“The compact, energy-efficient and cost-effective drive range will appeal to consultants, HVAC/R OEMs, contractors, building owners and operators by offering significant advantages,” it said.

Rated up to 132kW, with models available in 200V up to 690V, Affinity is offered in both IP20 and IP54 formats with BACnet, Metasys N2 and Modbus communications all integrated as standard along with LonWorks as a simple plug in option.

Also new to market is its drive range Digitax ST, a range of servo-drives with “unprecedented connectivity, feedback options, intelligence and functionality,” according to Control Techniques.

The Digitax ST range encompasses four specification levels, each with industry-leading features. See website for more details (link below).