The VLT® HVAC Drive is designed to bring optimized process control to all heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. Easy to use and with built-in intelligence, the drive is fast and cost-effective to commission, and it has the capacity to control multiple high-efficiency permanent magnet motors in parallel. It features a wide range of functions specifically developed for use with, for example, pumps, fans and compressors to save energy, meet environmental regulations and reduce costs in modern buildings.
The compact design of the VLT® HVAC Drive and its efficient heat management system mean it is ideal for applications where drive space is restricted. A selection of safety features, such as Safe Torque Off and Safe Maximum Speed, protect both applications and their operators.
Maximum uptime is ensured as this robust drive offers problem-free operation in harsh environments. Enclosures are available up to IP 66 (depending on the model). And a special coating is available as an option to provide extra protection for circuit boards. Integrated DC chokes and RFI filters safeguard installations by minimizing harmonic distortion and electromagnetic interference.
Supply voltages and power range
3 x 200-240 V…1.1-45 kW
3 x 380-480 V…1.1 kW – 1 MW
3 x 525-600 V…1.1-90 kW
3 x 525-690 V…1.1 kW – 1.4 MW
Low harmonic drive 3 x 380-480 V…132-710 kW
12-pulse drive 3 x 380-500 V…250-1000 kW
3 x 525-690 V…250-1400 kW
Features and benefits
There’s no need for external cooling or oversizing as the maximum ambient temperature is 50°C without derating
PLC capacity is often unnecessary thanks to the Smart Logic Controller
A low initial investment and easy upgrades are possible thanks to the modular concept with a wide range of options
The need for external control and conversion equipment is avoided due to integrated pump, fan and compressor functionality
5–15% energy is saved as a result of the Automatic Energy Optimization function
Less gateway solutions are needed thanks to a wide range of HVAC protocols for building management system controller connectivity
Out-of-the-box EMC compliance according to IEC61800-3 Category C1 (housing) with 50-m motorcable means there is no need for external filters. C1 compliance is achieved by connecting the motor cable correctly to the motor terminal
Built-in Smart Start guides reduce commissioning time by guiding the user through the setup process in an easily understandable language
The user interface is the same from 1.1-1400 kW. If you know one drive, you know them all. Programming a 1.4 MW drive is just as easy as a 3 kW drive
The built-in NABERS-compliant energy meter minimizes the need for external energy meter
The very common fieldbuses – Modbus and BTL-listed BACnet – come free of charge with any VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102. BACnet allows quick and easy integration of the drive into building management systems. It can read and share data points and let the actual and requested values be transferred to and from the systems
Efficient, basic control of fans and pumps in HVAC applications
Optimized for basic operation of pumps and fans, the VLT® HVAC Basic Drive is supplied with built-in functions that reduce initial costs and increase productivity.
The drive is the most compact unit in its class. Integrated DC coils reduce harmonics to an absolute minimum, and the Automatic Energy Optimizer saves 15-25% energy from the second you turn the it on. Achieve the lowest cost of ownership with a premier drive dedicated to ventilation, heating, and refrigeration applications.
Range
3 x 200 – 240 V………… 0.25 – 45 kW
3 x 380 – 480 V………… 0.37 – 90 kW
3 x 525 – 600 V………… 2.2 – 90 kW
Features and benefits
Easy to configure
Start up with a configuration wizard
Easy to program parameters
Alphanumeric display
Hand – Off – Auto keys
Status LCDs
Easy to install
Easy to wire up
7 languages and numeric programming
All built-in – low investment
Flying Start: Reduced mechanical wear on equipment
Most common HVAC protocols for BMS controller connectivity are embedded: Less extra gateway solutions needed
Built-in PI controller
Smart Logic Controller (Often makes PLC unnecessary)
Integrated fan, pump functionality
Fire Override Mode for enhanced safety
Save energy – less operation cost
Automatic Energy Optimizer function Saves 5 – 15% energy
Sleep mode Energy saving and extends lifetime
Unique cooling concept with no forced air flow over electronics
Max ambient temp. 50˚ C: no external cooling
Built-in DC coils – no harmonic concerns
Category C1 filters: meets protection class C1, C2 and C3
Integrated DC Choke Small power cables. Meets EN 61000-3-12
Thermistor input: prevents overheat of motor
Enclosure ratings
IP 20/Chassis
IP 21/NEMA UL Type 1 (separate option kit)
IP 54
Save energy and extend the lifetime of refrigeration applications
The VLT® Refrigeration Drive FC 103 is designed to help significantly reduce the lifecycle costs of your refrigeration systems. It offers efficiency- and reliability-enhancing features, integrated process control functions and a commissioning environment specially designed to meet the needs of refrigeration applications. It also features a setup Wizard which uses common refrigeration terms. This makes installation and commissioning easy and safe for refrigeration technicians and installers.
The continuous variable speed control provided by the VLT Refrigeration Drive makes intelligent capacity control possible. By creating stability while balancing the capacity to the actual load, system-wide coefficient of performance improves providing significant energy savings in a wide range of applications.
The drive contains all modules necessary for compliance with EMC standards. The integrated, scalable RFI filter minimizes electromagnetic interference, and the integral DC link chokes reduce harmonic distortion in the mains network. As these features are built in to the drive in the factory, cabinet space can be reduced. Efficient EMC mitigation also enables the use of cables with small cross sections which reduces installation costs.
Supply voltages and power range
3 x 200-240 V…1.1-45 kW
3 x 380-480 V…1.1-710 kW
3 x 525-600 V…1.1-7.5 kW
3 x 525-690 V…75-630 kW
Features and benefits
Energy consumption and maintenance requirements are reduced thanks to a range of pump features such as the pump cascade controller and flow compensation
Optimum system efficiency is achieved by taking advantage of the drive’s software features
Challenging environments are no problem due to the drive’s coated electronics
The need for external cooling or oversizing is avoided as the drive operates efficiently in a maximum ambient temperature of 50°C without derating
There are no EMC concerns as a result of integrated DC link harmonic and EMC filters
Applications
Pumps, fans, compressors, condensers and evaporators.
Flexible, communicative and easy to use. Fits your application
Reach new levels of performance with the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280, the evolution of the popular VLT® 2800 drive. Profit from new savings with a wide range of features designed to make installing, using and maintaining the AC drive as simple and as easy as possible.
For precise and efficient motor control for machine builders in the food and beverage, material handling and processing industries, the VLT® Midi Drive is ideal. it is strong on control performance, functional safety and flexible fieldbus communication.
VLT® Midi Drive is designed for compatibility with the VLT® 2800. Its exterior dimensions, connectors, cable lengths and set-up software tools allow you to easily retrofit an established drive panel.
Supply voltages and power range
1 x 200-240 V…0.37-2.2 kW
3 x 200-240 V…0.37-3.7 kW
3 x 380-480 V…0.37-22 kW
Features and benefits
Compact design saves panel space
Easy and fast installation set-up due to flexible user interfaces
No need to install extra cooling equipment or oversize the drive as it is designed to operate at 45°C at full load and up to 55°C with derating
No need to install extra components thanks to integrated harmonic mitigation, RFI filters, brake choppers and functional safety (STO)
Integrated active Power Factor Correction (PFC) significantly reduces harmonic distortion and improves power supply quality
Applications
Conveyors, mixers, packaging systems, pumps, fans and compressors.
The VLT® Micro Drive FC 51 is small and yet powerful and built to last. Panel space can be saved and installation costs reduced thanks to its compact size and minimal commissioning requirements.
Despite its compact size and easy commissioning, the VLT Micro Drive can be set up to perform perfectly even in complex applications. It is supported by guided programming of specific functions and the use of a PC software tool for parameterizing. And, thanks to its coated PCBs, the drive ensures reliable and cost-effective operation also in demanding environments.
Supply voltages and power range
1 x 200-240 V…0.18-2.2 kW
3 x 200-240 V…0.25-3.7 kW
3 x 380-480 V..0.37-22 kW
Features and benefits
Side-by-side mounting without derating is possible thanks to the compact, book-style design
Penetration of dust is minimized thanks to coated PCBs
Radio disturbance from motor cables is limited due to built-in RFI filters
Lifetime of the drive is extended and reliability improved as a result of the effective heat sink that removes heat from the electronics
Energy consumption can be reduced as kinetic energy in the application can be transformed into braking power to slow down the motor
Applications
Conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers, extruders, palletizers, packaging machines and other industrial appliances.
Designed for simplicity and robustness, the VLT® Decentral Drive FCD 302 is a user-friendly product with high performance and a strong protection degree.
A decentral-drive solution eliminates the need for space-consuming control cabinets. And, with the drives placed near the motor, there is no need for long-screened motor cables.
With the VLT Decentral Drive FCD 302, all the options are built into the unit reducing the number of boxes to be mounted, and the connections and terminations in the installation. As a result, labor costs and the risks of failure are dramatically reduced.
Supply voltages and power range
3 x 380-480 V…0.37-3 kW
Features and benefits
Installation is flexible as the drive adapts to any brand of motor
Servicing is fast and easy due to the pluggable twin-part design
Cleaning is easy thanks to the drive’s smooth surface
Cable savings are possible as a result of the integrated power and fieldbus looping terminals
Direct connection to a PC is possible thanks to the integrated USB port
The need for PLC capacity is reduced due to the built-in smart logic controller
Applications
With its IP 66 enclosure, the VLT Decentral Drive FCD 302 is ideal for conveyor applications, sorter systems, installations in wash-down areas or widely distributed applications with a large number of drives in, for example, the food and beverage and materials-handling industries.
Two series of soft starters that provide a total motor starting solution for motors up to 110 kW. The MCD 201 offers efficient motor-starting features, while the extended MCD 202 version provides enhanced soft-start functionality and additional motor-protection features.
The series of soft starters offer easy DIN rail mounting for sizes up to 30 kW, 2-wire or 3-wire start/stop control and excellent starting duty (4 x le for 6 seconds; heavy starting ratings at 4 x le for 20 seconds). They are compatible with grounded delta power systems.
Supply voltages and power range
3 x 200-575 V…7.5-110 kW (200 A)
24 V AC or DC/110-440 V AC
Features and benefits
Easy connectivity for the soft starter to EtherNet/IP-based networks, such as Rockwell PLC systems
Panel space can be saved due to the compact size
Installation costs are minimized and power loss eliminated thanks to the built-in bypass
More starts per hour and a higher load is possible as a result of advanced SCR Control Algorithms that balance output waveform
Overall project investment is reduced due to essential motor protections
No external cooling or oversizing is necessary thanks to the maximum ambient temperature of 50°C without derating
A comprehensive solution for soft starting and stopping of three-phase asynchronous motors that increases uptime and reduces maintenance requirements.
By integrating soft starters with AC motors, you can save energy, space and costs and increase the lifetime of your system by reducing wear on motors, power cables and the electrical distribution system. And there is no need to consider filters and screened cables, as soft starters generate zero harmonics.
Supply voltages and power range
3 x 200-690 V…7.5-850/2400* kW (1600 A) – *Inside delta connection
24 V DC or 110-240 V AC
Features and benefits
Easy connectivity for the soft starter to EtherNet/IP-based networks, such as Rockwell PLC systems
Programming is quick and easy thanks to three menu systems (Quick Menu, Application Setup and Main Menu), a four-line graphical display and a logic keypad
The best starting and stopping profile for the application is chosen using Adaptive Acceleration Control
Motors can be used to their full potential without risk of damage from overloading due to second-order thermal model
Installation costs are lower and there is less stress on the motor thanks to DC injection braking distributed evenly over three phases
Space can be saved, cabling costs reduced and retrofitting made easier as a result of adjustable bus bars which allow for both top and bottom entry
Applications
Centrifugal pumps and fans, conveyors, crushers, grinders, mixers, compressors, centrifuges, mills and saws.
The VLT® OneGearDrive® is a highly efficient, permanent magnet, three-phase synchronous motor coupled with an optimized bevel gear box which helps to optimize plant productivity and reduce energy costs.
With only one motor type and three available gear ratios, the motor concept covers all typical versions of conveyor drives commonly used in the food and beverage industry. The reduced range of physical configurations reduces costs and simplifies spare-part storage. Uniform mechanical dimensions reduce engineering and installation time and costs.
The drive comes in two versions: Standard for use in dry and wet production areas and Hygienic for use in wet areas and environments with high cleaning intensity including aseptic and cleanroom production areas.
Supply voltages and power range
3 x 380-480 V…0.75–3 kW
Features and benefits
Up to 40% energy savings compared to conventional systems thanks to high system efficiency
Less noise and no airborne germs and dirt particles drawn into motor and expelled back into the surrounding air due to fan-free operation
Unrestricted use and high protection in wash-down areas thanks to high degrees of protection
Easy to clean due to smooth enclosure design
Fast, reliable connection and lower installation costs as a result of motor and brake connections via terminal box with CageClamp® technology
Resistance to detergents and disinfectants thanks to aseptic coating
The flexible filter for central/decentral harmonic mitigation
The VLT® Advanced Active Filter AAF 006 improves system efficiency and increases grid robustness to avoid downtime. It can compensate for individual drives or it can be installed as a compact standalone solution at a point of common coupling to compensate for several loads simultaneously.
The active filter ensures optimal harmonic suppression independent of the number of loads and their individual load profile. In addition, it corrects the power factor and balances the phase load to provide optimal energy utilization.
Supply voltages and power range
380-480 V…190-400 A
Features and benefits
The lifetime of electronics are prolonged thanks to innovative concepts such as back-channel cooling
Durability and reliable operation is improved thanks to coated PCBs
A high degree of customization is possible due to the wide range of options
Running costs are low as a result of features such as sleep mode, progressive switching frequency and power factor correction
Servicing is easy due to the modular design
Applications
A range of applications for the water and wastewater, marine, oil and gas and mining industries.
The VLT® HVAC Drive is designed to bring optimized process control to all heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) applications. Easy to use and with built-in intelligence, the drive is fast and cost-effective to commission, and it has the capacity to control multiple high-efficiency permanent magnet motors in parallel. It features a wide range of functions specifically developed for use with, for example, pumps, fans and compressors to save energy, meet environmental regulations and reduce costs in modern buildings.
Efficient, basic control of fans and pumps in HVAC applications
Save energy and extend the lifetime of refrigeration applications
Maximum strength with reduced installation costs
The best fit for direct machine mounting
Compact but powerful soft starters
Effectively protect motors while saving energy
An energy-efficient drive system
The flexible filter for central/decentral harmonic mitigation
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