VP1500VKE-NG - Drive set 1500 VKE-NG for rotor max 1500 mm

The IBC Control VP1500VKE-NG is a complete VariMax CE drive set for rotary heat exchangers (thermal wheels) with a rotor diameter of up to 1500 mm. Supplied as a ready-to-install package, it includes the VariMax CE control unit, a stepper motor, a rotation monitor, and a suited bush pulley, everything required to drive and regulate a thermal wheel in an AHU or ventilation system.

The control unit is housed in a robust aluminium enclosure rated IP54 for free mounting and accepts a standard 0–10 V input signal for speed control. The motor is pre-wired with a 2 m EMC-rated cable, and a full set of EMC glands is included. The -NG suffix denotes the New Generation variant, incorporating updated electronics for improved reliability and EMC compliance.

Key features:

• Complete drive package: control unit, stepper motor, rotation monitor, and bush pulley
• Suits rotary heat exchangers / thermal wheels up to 1500 mm rotor diameter
• Input signal: 0–10 V
• Protection: IP54 aluminium enclosure
• Motor cable: 2 m EMC-rated
• EMC glands included
• Remaining alarms output
• CE-approved: five-year product warranty

Part of the IBC Control VariMax CE range

The VP1500VKE-NG is the entry-level model in the VariMax CE series. For larger rotors, see the full Thermal Wheel Controllers range, which includes the VP2500VKE-NG (rotor max 2500 mm), VP3400VKE-NG (3400 mm), and VP3900VKE-NG (3900 mm).

Optional accessories, such as round belts, V-belts, fixed motor shelves, and spring-mounted motor shelves, are available on request.

Typical Applications:

• Drive and control rotating heat recovery wheels
• Monitor rotation
• Modulate heat recovery efficiency