by Paul Neafcy | Oct 23, 2025 | ABB, Complete Guide, Danfoss, Electric Motors, TECO, variable speed drives
Safe Torque Off is a safety feature built into many Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and servo drives. It prevents the motor from generating torque – which means it can’t turn – even if it’s still powered. When STO is active, the drive’s...
by Paul Neafcy | Sep 11, 2025 | case study, Danfoss, News, variable speed drives
All aboard the future of shipping! The ferry Nerthus has set sail, with a high-tech, zero-emissions propulsion system powered by the cutting-edge Danfoss iC7 series of drives. As a Danfoss Authorised Partner, LED Controls is used to Danfoss Drives providing unbeatable...
by Paul Neafcy | Aug 28, 2025 | ABB, Contactors, Manufacturers In The Spotlight, Programmable Logic Controllers, variable speed drives
More than an ABB Distributor At LED Controls Ltd, we are proud to be an ABB Value Provider. This means we are more than an official ABB distributor, we have a close link with one of the world’s top electrification and automation companies. As a result, when you...
by Paul Neafcy | Aug 21, 2025 | Danfoss, frequency converters, variable speed drives
Time is money, especially in industrial environments where unexpected breakdowns can lead to costly production delays. That’s why we recommend Condition-Based Monitoring (CBM) with drive systems from Danfoss to give you a smarter, more efficient method of...
by Paul Neafcy | Aug 12, 2025 | Danfoss, Electrical Equipment, Manufacturers In The Spotlight, variable speed drives
At LED Controls, we are proud to be a Danfoss Drives Authorised Partner. Yes, this means LED Controls is an approved Danfoss Distributor, able to source and sell an extensive range of Danfoss products, but it also means a whole lot more. This seal is a formal...
by Paul Neafcy | Jul 22, 2025 | ABB, Danfoss, Electric Motors, variable speed drives
What do Variable Speed Drives do? A Variable Speed Drive (VSD) controls the speed and torque (spin force) of an electric motor. Instead of running at full power all the time, a VSD adjusts motor speed as needed. What’s the difference between a Variable Speed...