Franklin Electric Launches New App, FE Connect, to Support Variable Frequency Drives
Fort Wayne, IN – Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has released an enhancement to its FE Connect app, which is designed to help professionals quickly set up and service Franklin Electric products equipped with wireless connectivity. The app supports the company’s most popular variable frequency drives (VFDs), including SubDrive Connect, SubDrive Connect Plus, SubMonitor Connect and select configurations of Cerus X-Drive.
This enhancement is the latest innovation for the app, which offers an array of startup, monitoring and troubleshooting solutions, including in-app guidance when setting up products, access to over-the-air firmware updates for effortless upgrades, and visibility into real-time product status. Engineers and water system professionals can also create and manage templates to easily save and load configurations across installations. The app helps preserve VFD integrity, allowing users to perform tasks and troubleshoot with minimal hands-on interaction with the drive.
“We designed this to be a next generation app for our customers,” said Chip Stenger, Senior Director, Electronics and Motors. “FE Connect helps our partners save time and enhances the installation and service of our products, streamlining the setup of our drives or protection devices. It’s also highly intuitive to use and guides you through every step. It’s one more way Franklin Electric is supporting professionals so they can get on to the next job faster.”
The app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play for use on tablets or phones. All compatible products feature a QR code sticker, allowing users to quickly download the app and pair products. To learn more about FE Connect or compatible products, visit franklinwater.com/fe-connect.
About Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric is a global leader in the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and energy. Recognized as a technical leader in its products and services, Franklin Electric serves customers around the world in residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications. Franklin Electric is proud to be named in Newsweek’s lists of America’s Most Responsible Companies and Most Trustworthy Companies for 2023.
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