Altivar 12 available without heat-sink for machine mounting
Of particular interest to machine builders, Schneider Electric UK offers the Altivar 12 variable speed inverter drives in two versions depending on whether a heat sink is required. Both are rated IP20.
The base-plate mounting version is designed to be fixed to the machine frame, which provides sufficient surface area to allow heat to dissipate: They are available with power ratings:
– 100 to 120 V single-phase, 0.18 kW to 0.37 kW
– 200 to 240 V single-phase, 0.18 kW to 0.75 kW
– 200 to 240 V three-phase, 0.18 kW to 4 kW
The standard version of the drive with heat-sink for normal environments and fan-cooled enclosure is available with power ratings:
– 100 to 120 V single-phase, 0.18 kW to 0.75 kW
– 200 to 240 V single-phase, 0.18 kW to 2.2 kW
– 200 to 240 V three-phase, 0.18 kW to 4 kW
Simplified commissioning
The Altivar 12 is easy to integrate and ready for operation out of the box. It can be individually customised using its front of panel notched wheel, or from the SoMove software workshop. The SoMove file generated can be downloaded to the product even while it is still in its packaging, using the Multi-Loader console.
Drive programming uses a three-level tree structure of reference; monitoring, and configuration modes. Reference Mode is use for local operation (On/Off buttons) and for speed adjustment and display and monitoring Mode is used for displaying parameters. Configuration Mode is used to configuring your applications and settings
Full drive functions
In addition to the functions usually available on this type of drive, the Altivar 12 drive also features the following:
– Switching between local control and control via the terminals
– Motor control profiles: standard, performance and pump/fan
– Frequency skip
– Preset speeds
– PID regulator
– S ramp, U ramp, ramp switching
– Freewheel stop, fast stop
– Jog operation
– Configuring the logic and analogue I/O
New generation long-live components offer a ten year life under normal operating conditions, and circuit boards are coated for additional protection from moisture and contaminants. Reduced noise and maintenance as no fan is used on models up to 0.75 kW at 240 V, and on other models, the cassette type fan operates automatically at a predetermined temperature.
Other features include :
– Integrated EMC filter in 240 V single-phase versions
– Integrated Modbus communication
– High dynamic performance on acceleration as well as on braking
– Fast detection and protection against motor current peaks associated with certain applications (motor switching, catching-on-the-fly, etc.)
Altivar 12 (ATV12) is available from stock at 999 Inverters
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