Technical guide, , by Green Automatica engineering team · 2 min read
Lovato Electric in Kenya: drives, changeover controllers, power factor controllers and smart relays
Configuring Lovato VLB and VLG drives, automatic transfer switch controllers, power factor controllers and smart relays in motor control and switchboard panels.
Lovato Electric motor control and power equipment is widely used in Kenyan panels. We configure Lovato drives and controllers and build reliable panels around them.
Lovato Electric equipment we program and configure
| Equipment | Product families | Software we use |
|---|---|---|
| VFDs | VLB1, VLB3, VLG3 | Keypad, Lovato PC software |
| Controllers | smart relays, automatic transfer switch controllers, power factor controllers | Lovato configuration software |
| Motor control | contactors, motor protection circuit breakers, soft starters | Panel design and settings |
Networks and protocols: Modbus RTU, Ethernet options for monitoring.
What we do on Lovato Electric systems
- Drive setup for pumps, fans and machines
- Mains/generator changeover setup and load testing
- Power factor correction panels
- Smart relay programs
How we work on your Lovato Electric system
- Back up first. Before we touch anything, we upload and save the existing program, HMI project and drive parameters, so the machine can always be returned to how it was.
- Understand the process. We walk the machine with your operators and maintenance team, and agree in writing what the change or new program must do.
- Program and test offline. Logic, screens and drive settings are prepared and checked before site work, to keep downtime short.
- Commission on site. We test every input, output, interlock and alarm with your team, then run the machine under real load.
- Hand over properly. You receive the final, commented program, HMI project, drive parameter files, I/O list and drawings, plus training for your technicians.
Practical tips from our engineers
Test changeovers properly
Simulate a real mains failure with the real load, and check generator start, transfer, return and cool-down timing.
Check capacitor banks yearly
Capacitors lose capacity over time. A yearly check keeps power factor penalties away.
Detailed Lovato Electric guides
Related services
See our PLC programming, SCADA and HMI and VFD and drives services, or read our overview of PLC, HMI and VFD programming for every major brand.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Lovato Electric equipment?
Yes. We configure Lovato drives, changeover and power factor controllers and smart relays, and build panels with Lovato components.