What does ASD stand for?

The primary product line is comprised of variable frequency drives, also called adjustable speed drives ("ASD").

One of the more recent advances companies have tried to make is installing adjustable speed drives for motors with a variable load.

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Connecting drives to Ethernet and LONWORKS networks has been simplified with the introduction of two new communications devices for Square D ALTIVAR 58 adjustable speed drives.

INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS SUPPLY & DEMAND (million dollars) % Annual Growth Item 1995 2000 2005 Industrial Controls Demand 9827 14535 19425 Advanced 5203 8525 11875 Programmable Logic Controllers 1321 2230 2990 Adjustable Speed Drives 928 1175 1540 Other Hardware 1136 1770 2460 Software 668 1250 1835 System Integration Services 1150 2100 3050 Conventional 4624 6010 7550 % Annual Growth Item 95/00 00/05 Industrial Controls Demand 8.

Because they operate at varying load conditions, installing adjustable speed drive units should be given consideration.

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The primary product line is comprised of variable frequency drives, also called adjustable speed drives ("ASD").