WEG SSW900-KECA-45 - ACQUISITION CURRENT KIT SSW900-KECA-45
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SSW900-KECA-45

UPC: 7909492268864

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Overview

The WEG SSW900-KECA-45 AC Current Acquisition Kit is an essential component for advanced industrial monitoring and control systems, designed to integrate seamlessly with WEG's SSW900 series soft starters. This kit provides critical real-time current data, enabling precise control over three-phase induction motors and optimizing operational efficiency across a wide range of industrial applications. By accurately capturing motor current, the SSW900-KECA-45 facilitates sophisticated diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and enhanced safety protocols, ensuring your machinery operates at peak performance while minimizing downtime. This AC current acquisition kit is engineered to deliver robust and reliable performance in demanding industrial environments. It plays a pivotal role in the functionality of WEG soft starters, which are renowned for their ability to provide smooth, controlled acceleration and deceleration. This controlled motor operation significantly reduces mechanical stress on equipment, thereby extending the lifespan of motors, gearboxes, belts, and other connected components. The inherent capability of soft starters to manage motor voltage during startup is crucial for minimizing electrical stress, preventing damaging current spikes that can compromise motor windings and power supply infrastructure. The WEG SSW900-KECA-45 is particularly beneficial for applications where reduced starting current is a primary concern, such as in facilities with limited power capacity or where grid stability is paramount. It also offers vital protection against voltage sags, a common issue in industrial power networks that can lead to motor malfunction or shutdown. Furthermore, the controlled stopping feature is indispensable for systems like pumping applications, where it effectively prevents damaging water hammer effects by gradually reducing motor speed and thus fluid flow. Key features and benefits of integrating the SSW900-KECA-45 with your WEG SSW900 soft starter include: * **Precise Current Monitoring:** Provides accurate, real-time AC current data for detailed motor performance analysis and control. * **Enhanced Motor Protection:** Enables sophisticated protection algorithms within the soft starter, safeguarding against overloads, phase imbalances, and other electrical anomalies. * **Optimized Start/Stop Control:** Facilitates adjustable ramp times for both acceleration and deceleration, allowing for tailored motor response to specific application needs. * **Reduced Mechanical and Electrical Stress:** Minimizes wear and tear on motor components and power systems by eliminating abrupt starts and stops. * **Water Hammer Prevention:** Crucial for pump systems, ensuring smooth deceleration to avoid pressure surges in pipelines. * **Compact and Integrable Design:** Designed for straightforward integration into existing control panels, simplifying installation and maintenance. WEG is a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing of electric motors, drives, and automation solutions, trusted for their innovation, quality, and reliability. The SSW900-KECA-45 AC Current Acquisition Kit exemplifies WEG's commitment to providing comprehensive and intelligent solutions for modern industrial challenges. Whether you are in manufacturing, water treatment, material handling, or any sector relying on robust motor control, this kit offers the advanced monitoring capabilities necessary to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and equipment longevity. Its UNSPSC code, 39121521, categorizes it within motor control and protection equipment, underscoring its critical role in industrial automation.
  • WEG SSW900-KECA-45 AC Current Acquisition Kit
  • Enables precise real-time motor current monitoring
  • Integrates with WEG SSW900 series soft starters
  • Enhances motor protection and control algorithms
  • Optimizes industrial motor performance and longevity

Specifications

Series
SSW900
Package Weight (Imperial)
2.2 LB

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Frequently Asked Questions about WEG

What certifications and standards do WEG products comply with?

WEG products meet extensive international standards across multiple critical categories, including safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), functional safety, and regulatory compliance. Key certifications include UL, cUL, CE, TÜV Rheinland, and compliance with international standards such as EN 61800 series, IEC 61508, ISO 13849-1, and directives like Low Voltage (2014/35/EU), EMC (2014/30/EU), and RoHS. Their products are certified for safe operation in various industrial environments, with specific standards covering electrical safety, thermal performance, electromagnetic immunity, and environmental protection.

What is WEG's warranty policy?

WEG offers an 18-month standard warranty for automation products, covering defects in workmanship and materials. The warranty requires proper transportation, handling, storage, and installation within specified environmental conditions. Repairs must be performed by authorized WEG service, and the warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the product itself, excluding consequential damages. Extended warranty options are available, including purchasing additional coverage at 2.5% of the product's selling price per year, up to 4 additional years.

What industries and applications are WEG products used for?

WEG products are extensively used across multiple industrial sectors, including packaging equipment, material handling, food processing, pumps, medical/lab equipment, door/gate openers, office machinery, and lawn/garden applications. Their versatile DC motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs) are designed for general industrial use, with solutions ranging from off-the-shelf products to custom OEM designs that meet UL/CSA standards for diverse manufacturing and processing environments.

What technical support does WEG offer?

WEG offers comprehensive technical support through multiple channels, including a dedicated Automation Service Department accessible via toll-free phone (1-877-934-3748) and email ([email protected]). They maintain a global network of accredited service centers worldwide, which customers can locate on their website. Additionally, WEG provides warranty support and technical assistance for their industrial automation products, with pre-approval required for warranty repairs.

What are the key features of WEG products?

WEG products feature advanced industrial automation technologies with key characteristics including high performance, flexibility, and connectivity. Their flagship CFW900 Variable Speed Drive demonstrates core product strengths: intelligent thermal management, built-in safety functions, IoT readiness, advanced energy saving capabilities, and comprehensive communication protocols. WEG drives offer robust performance with features like 150% overload capacity, modern graphic HMI, plug-and-play expansion modules, and compatibility across multiple industrial segments including food and beverage, pulp and paper, and manufacturing.

What communication protocols do WEG products support?

WEG products support multiple industrial communication protocols across their product lines, including EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP, Modbus-RTU, CANopen, and optional protocols like Profibus-DP and DeviceNet. Specifically, the PLC500 offers 2x Gigabit Ethernet Ports, 1x CAN Port, and 1x RS485 port, enabling seamless integration with major industrial communication networks.

What environmental ratings do WEG products have?

WEG products feature multiple environmental ratings and protection classes. They offer Protection Class 3C2 as a standard coating and Protection Class 3C3 as an optional extra coating, both compliant with IEC 60721-3-3. Environmental specifications include air relative humidity from 5% to 95% non-condensing, altitude ratings up to 1,000m standard (with current derating above that), and Pollution Degree 2 classification with non-conductive pollution requirements.

What accessories are available for WEG products?

WEG offers a comprehensive range of accessories across multiple product lines. For variable frequency drives like the CFW900, accessories include I/O expansion modules, communication modules, encoder modules, temperature transducer modules, relay output modules, and HMI accessories. These accessories expand communication capabilities, input/output functions, and application flexibility. Most accessories are interchangeable between drive frames and can be installed in backplane slots, with communication network accessories limited to one per variable speed drive.

What are the main product lines offered by WEG?

WEG offers a comprehensive range of industrial automation products, including variable frequency drives (CFW series like CFW100, CFW300, CFW500), soft starters (SSW series including SSW05, SSW07, SSW900), and the innovative Motion Fleet Management (MFM) system for predictive maintenance and asset monitoring. Their product lines are designed to support industrial automation needs across various sectors, providing solutions for motor control, fleet management, and operational efficiency.

How are WEG products typically installed?

WEG products are typically installed with careful attention to mounting specifications, protection ratings, and airflow requirements. For variable speed drives like the CFW900, installation methods include surface mounting, flange mounting, and side-by-side configurations with specific clearance guidelines. Installers must follow precise dimensional requirements for each product frame size, ensuring proper ventilation and electrical connections.