n TECHNOLOGY Tool configures drive systems ‘quickly and accurately’ A US COMPANY THAT specialises in in product con guration and recommendation software has released a tool designed to streamline the process of choosing and con guring VSDs (variable-speed drives) – also known as VFDs (variable-frequency drives) – and the components needed to create complete, compatible drive systems. The tool is based on a technology developed by Compatio AI called the Product eXpert Engine – a database that blends con gurator logic, data, human expertise and predictive technologies. The new tool, called the VFD System Con gurator Model, is aimed at industrial automation distributors and manufacturers. It does not con gure or set up the drives’ operational parameters or application settings. Instead, it ensures that selected products work together seamlessly. Compatio AI argues that choosing the right VSD and ensuring compatibility with other system components can be challenging. Its con gurator model simpli es this task by guiding users through the selection process using accurate, real-time recommendations. They are guided step-by-step to nd the best- t VSD and supporting components such as circuit protection devices (fuses or circuit breakers), line reactors, brake resistors and more. The result is a compatible system that meets the unique requirements of each application. The company believes that its model will be a “game-changer” for industrial automation distributors. It empowers them to con gure and recommend complete VSD systems, whatever their technical knowledge. They can also prioritise instock items, cutting lead times. And, by reducing errors and increasing sales eciency, the tool will enhance the customer experience, Compatio AI argues. “We understand the complexity of con guring VFD systems,” says the company’s founder and CEO, Tim Baynes. “Our solution ensures that both the VFD and its associated components work together seamlessly, taking the guesswork out of system con guration and helping users to build complete, reliable systems.” The VFD System Con gurator Model is the rst model to be released based on the Compatio Con gure platform, which Compatio AI believes will transform guided selling. The company is planning similar con gurators for control panels, enclosures and motor controls. Each will be tailored to streamline the con guration process, ensuring precise, ecient set-up of complex industrial systems. www.compatio.ai The drive con gurator is based on Compatio AI’s Product Expert Engine which brings together con gurator logic, data, human expertise and predictive technologies
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