What information belongs on a nameplate? Nameplate or rating plate is an inherent part of each drive system component, such as the transformer, variable frequency drive (VFD), electric motor etc. Therefore, it makes sense to spend few paragraphs on the topic. This post explains the content of information on a Read more…
SBB Re 460 (Lok-2000) Re 460 series is a modern four-axle multi-purpose electric locomotive operated by the Swiss Federal Railway (SBB CFF FFS) company in Switzerland. We can see these locomotives serving daily in the passenger trains. Manufacturers of these locomotives were ABB (electric equipment) and SLM (mechanical part). The Read more…
Electrifying Ride Through The Charming City of Baden This post informs about new highlight in Baden, Switzerland. The bus line 5 operated by RVBW switched from conventional diesel fuel buses to battery electric operation. How does the system look like? What are the benefits for the operator, passengers, citizens of Read more…
The beauty of just in time predictive maintenance Nothing lasts forever. And every machine eventually breaks down if not being properly maintained. Predictive maintenance is a trend that everyone has probably already heard about couple of times. What is the status in power drive systems / variable speed drive systems? Read more…