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Compact Drives

PowerFlex® Compact-class AC drives deliver a simple and cost-effective solution for standalone machine level control applications or simple system integration. Designed for ease of use, this general-purpose class of drives provides a compact package to optimize panel space and application versatility.
PowerFlex 4 AC Drives
PowerFlex® 4 AC Drives are designed to meet global OEM and end-user requirements for simplicity, space savings, and cost efficiency. These compact drives provide intuitive features such as an integral keypad with local potentiometer and control keys that are active right out of the box.

Features
  • Power Ratings
    • 100&120V: 0.2&1.1 kW / 0.25&1.5 Hp / 1.5&6 A
    • 200&240V: 0.2&3.7 kW / 0.25&5 Hp / 1.4&17.5 A
    • 380&480V: 0.4&3.7 kW / 0.5&5 Hp / 1.4&8.7 A
  • IP20 NEMA/UL Type Open, plate drive, flange mount, and DIN rail
  • Optional IP30 NEMA/UL Type 1 enclosure conversion kit
  • Ambient temperatures up to 50 °C (122 °F) permitted with minimal spacing between drives
  • Zero Stacking" Drives for ambient temperatures up to 40 °C (104 °F)
  • V/Hz control, slip compensation
  • Integral RS-485 communication
  • Optional serial converter module for use with any controller with DF1 messaging
  • Optional ControlNet", DeviceNet", EtherNet/IP", Profibus DP, BACnet", and LonWorks® communication modules
  • Drive overload protection, ramp regulation, and flying start
  • Configuration and programming via integral LCD keypad or software
  • Premier Integration with PowerFlex® AC drives uses the Logix control platform to simplify parameter and tag programming and reduce development time
POWERFLEX 40 AC DRIVES
PowerFlex® 40 AC Drives provide OEMs, machine builders, and end users with performance-enhancing motor control in an easy-to-use compact package. These drives feature sensorless vector control to meet low-speed torque demands. With flexible enclosure options, and simple programming, they can be installed and configured quickly. We also have packaged drives that provide additional control, power, and enclosure options in standardized designs.

Features
  • Power ratings:
    • 100...120V: 0.4...1.1 kW / 0.5...1.5 Hp / 2.3...6 A
    • 200...240V: 0.4...7.5 kW / 0.5...10 Hp / 2.3...33 A
    • 380...480V: 0.4...11 kW / 0.5...15 Hp / 1.4...24 A
    • 500...600V: 0.75...11 kW / 1...15 Hp / 1.7...19 A
  • IP20 NEMA/UL Type Open, plate drive, flange mount, IP66 NEMA/UL Type 4X/12, and DIN rail
  • Optional IP30 NEMA/UL Type 1 conversion kit
  • Ambient temperatures up to 50 °C (122 °F) permitted with minimal spacing between drives
  • Zero Stacking" Drives for ambient temperatures up to 40 °C (104°F)
  • V/Hz and sensorless vector control, as well as process PID
  • Integral RS-485 communication
  • Optional serial converter module for use with any controller with DF1 messaging
  • Optional DeviceNet", ControlNet", and EtherNet/IP", Profibus DP, BACnet", and LonWorks® communication modules
  • Drive overload protection, ramp regulation, and flying start
  • StepLogic® allows operation as an independent position controller
  • Configuration and programming via integral LCD keypad, remote keypad, or software
  • Premier Integration with PowerFlex® AC drives uses the Logix control platform to simplify parameter and tag programming and reduce development time