What is VFD Control Panel?

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What is VFD Control Panel?
The control panel of Variable Frequency Drive
(also called VFD panel, AC Control Panel for
electrical drives) comprises an inner VFD inside
the cabinet that has external controls, protect
display, as well as other electrical functions.
It's an electronic frequency converter device
for controlling three-phase AC motors (including
pumps and fans) at a variable speed to reduce
energy consumption. VFD control panel online
have an the enclosed cabinet design, and
generally they are protected by IP20, IP21, IP30
Some panels can be able to reach IP64, IP65 and
even IP66 in applications require weatherproof
and waterproof. The panels ' surface is coated
sprays by the suppliers. They are simple to
install in parallel. The panel top configuration
bus is connected and for the VFD keys to door of
the panel for working directly. The variable
speed drive (VSD) is a distinct element that is
part of an electrical control panel. the panel's
frequency configuration and principal features
depend on the internal VFD as well as other
components' configuration. VFD panels differ in
their features and uses, however, in general
they require a custom-designed manufacturing in
accordance with the operating conditions, such
as in continuous panel for water distribution (
one panel controls 1 2 pumps three pumps and so
on. ) and escalators control panels central air
conditioning circulating pumps, and the control
panels for fans.
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• Why we use VFD Panels?
• 1 Protection and power switching
• VFD panels are built using a circuit breaker
  typically that is connected to the power supply
  to turn the panel off and on and offer
  protection in the event of a overload or short
  circuits happen in the circuits as well as VFDs.
  Additionally, VFD panels can disconnect the
  power supply to ensure safety of the operator
  while performing maintenance on the motor.
• 2, Speed adjustable
• A potentiometer for controlling frequency is
  mounted in the VFD panel's door to send commands
  to the motor based on the operator's
  instructions. VFD panel comes with primary
  switching functions to make sure that the
  operation of the system is not interrupted in
  the event that failure of the variable frequency
  drive. failing.
• Visual control
• VFD panel displays and operation panel on its
  front panel, which connects to the electrical
  components in the cabinet for
• control. The panel can show the panel's operating
  status in a
• visual manner, and is allows the operator to
  manage the motor during field operation.
• Manufacturers also have an array of instruments
  and indicators
• within the VFD panels, like ammeter, voltmeter,
  frequency meter, as well as power indicator
  lights and alarm lights, as well as lighting for
  running as well as power frequency lights that
  will be able to be able to monitor the VFD
  panel's working condition in real-time.
• Security protection
• Include VFD, variable frequency drive and all the
  other components of electrical are included into
  the VFD panel which reduces the effect of the
  external environment on the electrical
  components, as well as ensuring the safety of the
  user, such as decreasing the risk of being
  shocked and thereby delivering an improved
  safety function.
• Applications typical include Air compressors,
  water supplies central air conditioners, ports
  machinery boilers, machine tools, food
  machinery, paper machinery and more.