Complete Control Solutions is pleased to announce that we are now an Invertek VFD distributor, expanding the motor control solutions we can provide to manufacturers, facilities, and automation professionals throughout Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.
Through this new relationship, CCS can help you evaluate, select, integrate, commission, and support Invertek variable frequency drives for industrial automation, material handling, HVAC, pumping, process equipment, and other motor-driven applications.
As a client-focused industrial automation partner, we provide more than a drive alone. Whether you need a replacement for an aging drive, a new VFD for a machine upgrade, or a complete control system designed around variable-speed motor control, our engineers can support your project from application review through long-term upkeep.
Why Variable Frequency Drives Matter
A variable frequency drive controls the speed and torque of an AC motor by adjusting the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor. This allows equipment to operate according to actual process requirements rather than running continuously at a fixed speed.
For manufacturers, the right VFD can support:
- More precise control of conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers, and other rotating equipment
- Smoother motor starting and stopping
- Better coordination between motors and machine processes
- Improved process consistency
- Reduced mechanical stress on connected equipment
- Opportunities to improve energy efficiency in suitable applications
- Integration with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, and plant-wide control networks
However, selecting a VFD is not simply a matter of matching horsepower. Our engineers analyze the motor, load profile, operating environment, line voltage, control requirements, enclosure needs, communication protocols, safety requirements, and future expansion plans before recommending a solution.
Whether you are addressing an immediate equipment issue or planning a broader modernization project, CCS helps ensure the drive is properly matched to the application and integrated into the complete system.
Introducing the Invertek Optidrive Range
Invertek’s Optidrive product range includes VFDs designed for general-purpose, high-performance, HVAC, pumping, and elevator applications. Product specifications and available features vary by model, so our team will corroborate the application requirements before final selection.
Optidrive E3 and E4 General-Purpose Drives
The Optidrive E Series is designed for general-purpose motor control. Invertek identifies the Optidrive E3 as a compact drive with simple commissioning, intuitive keypad control, and application modes for industrial, pump, and fan duties.
The E3 range includes single-phase and three-phase input options and supports a range of motor types. The E3 also has built-in communication and EMC filtering features on applicable models.
Invertek’s newer Optidrive E4 extends the general-purpose E Series offering. CCS can help determine whether an E3, E4, or another Optidrive model is appropriate based on availability, motor characteristics, control architecture, environmental conditions, and project requirements.
Optidrive P2 High-Performance Drives
The Optidrive P2 is intended for demanding applications requiring advanced motor control. The Invertek P2 VFD features include sensorless vector control, simple PLC functionality, built-in EMC filtering, safe torque off, and options for higher overload requirements.
Depending on the model and application, the P2 range may be suitable for process equipment, material handling, heavy machinery, cranes, hoists, and other applications where motor performance and controlled operation are critical.
Our team can review the load characteristics, acceleration and deceleration requirements, braking needs, speed range, and operating cycle to help establish whether a high-performance VFD is warranted.
Optidrive Eco for HVAC and Pumping
The Optidrive Eco range is designed for fan, pump, and HVAC applications. Invertek has dedicated solutions for HVAC building services and advanced pump control, including features such as multiple fan operation, resonance avoidance, pump staging, and blockage detection on applicable products.
These application-specific features can simplify system design when the equipment’s operating requirements align with the drive’s intended use. CCS can also integrate the drive into a broader control strategy using PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA visualization, instrumentation, and network communications.
Optidrive Elevator
Invertek also offers the Optidrive Elevator range for elevator and lift applications. These drives include application-focused functions intended for elevator control. Because elevator systems involve specialized safety, motion, and regulatory requirements, detailed application review is essential before specifying equipment.
Across the Optidrive range, our responsibility is to help you select the product that aligns with your equipment, process, environment, and expectations: not simply provide a catalog number.
CCS Provides the Complete VFD Solution
A drive is only one component of a reliable motor control system. Its value depends on correct sizing, wiring, programming, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance.
As an Invertek VFD distributor and industrial automation integrator, CCS can support the complete project, including:
Application Review and VFD Selection
Whether you are replacing a failed drive or engineering a new machine, we begin by analyzing the application. We review motor nameplate data, load type, duty cycle, speed requirements, acceleration and deceleration, environmental conditions, enclosure requirements, and available power.
We can also evaluate whether the application requires braking, line reactors, filters, network communications, safe torque off, or other options.
PLC Programming and Control Logic
A VFD may operate independently, but many manufacturing systems require coordinated control. Our engineers can program PLC logic for start/stop commands, speed references, permissives, interlocks, fault handling, sequencing, and process-specific control.
Whether your system uses Rockwell Automation hardware or another control platform, we can develop and document the logic according to your specific needs and expectations.
HMI and SCADA Integration
Operators need clear information about motor status, speed, current, faults, alarms, and process conditions. CCS can integrate Invertek drives into HMI and SCADA systems so operators and maintenance teams have useful, accessible information.
Our capabilities include screen development, alarm management, status displays, trends, setpoint entry, user permissions, and communications testing. The result is a more transparent control system that supports informed decision-making.
Industrial Control Panel Design and Fabrication
For new installations and upgrades, we can design and fabricate custom industrial control panels incorporating the VFD, PLC, disconnects, circuit protection, terminal blocks, control power, network equipment, and other required components.
Our panel engineering process considers heat management, wire routing, service access, safety standards, labeling, and future needs. We equip your system with a robust, organized control enclosure designed for practical operation and upkeep.
Commissioning and On-Site Services
After installation, our engineers can initiate startup procedures, verify wiring, configure drive parameters, test control sequences, and corroborate that the system performs as intended.
On-site commissioning may include motor rotation checks, communication verification, fault testing, speed reference validation, HMI confirmation, and operator instruction. We communicate openly throughout the process so issues can be identified and addressed efficiently.
Troubleshooting and Legacy Drive Replacement
Whether you have an intermittent fault, an obsolete drive, limited documentation, or a production-critical motor that is no longer operating correctly, CCS can help analyze the situation.
We can review the existing system, identify replacement considerations, migrate control functions, update programming, and coordinate installation and commissioning. Replacing a legacy drive may also be an opportunity to improve documentation, network visibility, safety functions, and future serviceability.
Serving Manufacturers Across the Mid-Atlantic
CCS provides local, responsive automation support for customers in Central Pennsylvania, Lebanon, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Allentown, Philadelphia, and surrounding Mid-Atlantic states.
Our team combines the resources of a larger systems integrator with a personalized client experience. Whether you need a single VFD selected and configured or a complete distributed control system, we provide open, fluent communication from start to finish.
We understand that each facility has unique production goals, safety standards, documentation requirements, and future plans. Our work is aligned with those specific needs and expectations, with an emphasis on reliable performance, maintainability, and long-term value.
Discuss Your Invertek VFD Application with CCS
Whether you are planning a new installation, replacing a legacy drive, improving process control, or evaluating energy-saving opportunities, Complete Control Solutions can help you determine the right next step.
Contact Complete Control Solutions to discuss an Invertek VFD application, including drive selection, PLC programming, HMI or SCADA integration, control panel fabrication, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing system support.
For additional product information, review the Invertek Drives website and the manufacturer’s Optidrive range. Our engineers can then help translate that product information into a complete, application-ready automation solution.
Learn more about CCS projects and automation capabilities through our industrial automation blog.
