Category Archives: Service stories

Emergency VFD Replacements at a Level 1 Trauma Center

Posted on June 5, 2018 by deltaautomation

Last weeks multiple massive thunderstorms caused major power dips, voltage spikes/surges, voltage fluctuations, phase losses and generator switch-overs. All of these electrical events  can create havoc upon sensitive electronic devices. VFDs are no exception. During these storms with all of … Continue reading →

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Delta Automation is Prepared to Assist any or all of our clients in the the wake of the Hurricanes

Posted on September 8, 2017 by deltaautomation

Graphic courtesy of NOAA Delta Automation is prepared to assist any or all of our clients that were in the path of Harvey or may be in the path of  Irma. Our stock of new and refurbished equipment is ready … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Duplicate Addresses on a ModBus Plus Network

Posted on August 10, 2017 by deltaautomation

As with any addressable network, having duplicate addresses is an issue. On Modbus Plus networks, one of three things can occur. Modicon technical support disagrees on this subject but in my 30+ years of working with these networks all over … Continue reading →

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Unusual Application for an IDEC FT1A Touchscreen

Posted on January 26, 2017 by deltaautomation

A local Virginia facility engineer had an unusual, and mundane task to accomplish. In a newly completed housing building, the living quarters all are equipped with motion or occupancy sensor to increase the overall energy efficiency of the new building. … Continue reading →

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City Fountain VFD Repair

Posted on September 13, 2016 by deltaautomation

Prolonged Failure Of A VFD Gets Political Attention In South Central VA Town – Situation Abated by Delta Automation Engineers And Sales Team. Delta Automation received an emergency call from water authority officials to repair a variable frequency drive (VFD) … Continue reading →

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VFD Preventive Maintenance!

Posted on February 11, 2016 by deltaautomation

Several Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) were sent into Deltas’ shop for repair. The clients’ complaint for them was that they were failing with an “Overtemp” fault. This is a very common fault/failure on all brands of VFDs. With only a … Continue reading →

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Machine Conversion With WEG CFW 11 & Motor

Posted on January 28, 2016 by deltaautomation

A Delta client had an aging production machine, that was in need of a total gearbox replacement or rebuild. This machine had a small 1 horsepower D.C. “pony” motor and speed controller to Jog the process during set-up and feeding, … Continue reading →

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Modicon Network Certifications

Posted on January 26, 2016 by deltaautomation

From the day after Christmas on through fours days past the New Years holiday, two teams of Delta Engineers were busily working long 12+ hour days testing, repairing and certifying Modicon remote I/O and Modbus Plus networks during a plant … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday Is Cyber December At Delta Automation

Posted on December 3, 2014 by deltaautomation

For the entire month of December Delta Automation is offering 25% off on all in-house shop repairs and 10% off on select motors and VFDs when you mention this notice. Hurry and save before the 2015 price increases! Call at … Continue reading →

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Cloud Chamber Fully Operational And The Grand Opening To Unveil It Goes On As Planned Thanks To Delta Automation

Posted on November 19, 2014 by deltaautomation

Delta Automation was contacted recently by the manufacturer of a cloud chamber (a physics experiment apparatus used to study sub-atomic particles and radiation naturally occurring in air) built in Germany.   See the cloud chamber in operation at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKur0QcLkd4 … Continue reading →

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