Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters
Variable speed drive (VSD), variable frequency drive (VFD) and Soft Starter systems provide gentle ramping up of electrical motors to full speed. VSDs & VFDs also adjust the motor speed throughout the run-cycle giving you full control of your motor applications. Both systems improve the life of your assets and deliver energy efficiency savings.
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Variable speed drives (VSD), also known as variable frequency drives (VFD), adjust the motor speed throughout the run-cycle giving you full control of your electric motor applications. VSDs improve the life of your motors and deliver energy efficiency savings through the gentle ramping up of electrical motors.
Variable speed drives (VSD), also known as variable frequency drives (VFD), adjust the motor speed throughout the run-cycle giving you full control of your electric motor applications. VSDs improve the life of your motors and deliver energy efficiency savings through the gentle ramping up of electrical motors.
Altivar Machine ATV320
Smart variable speed drive from 0.18 to 22kW (0.25 to 20Hp) Altivar Machine ATV320, a variable speed drive designed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that meets simple and advanced application requirements for 3 Phase synchronous and asynchronous motors from 0.18 to 22kW (0.25 to 20 Hp).
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Altivar Machine ATV340
IoT-ready variable speed drives for safety and heavy duty applications from 0.75 to 75kW (1 to 100Hp) Altivar Machine ATV340 is a Variable Speed Drive designed for OEMs with open loop and close loop control. It supports all motors (IE2,IE3,IE4 synchronous and asynchronous, reluctance) with the heavy duty feature generating 173 Amps continuously in any environment. The integration with Modbus, Ethernet and SERCOS protocols allows remote monitoring availability through Smart Manufacturing, safety options (SS1,SLS,SMS,GDL,SBC) can proactively provide human and industrial process protections.
Part of Altivar Discover Altivar HVAC variable speed drives designed to optimise solutions of HVAC machines and management in buildings. They provide reliability, safety, efficiency, and fast deployment in applications such as pumps (secondary pumps, variable primary pumps, pressure booster pumps), fans (air handling units, supply and exhaust fans, condenser fans), compressors (chillers, rooftops, heat pumps).
Altivar HVAC ATH600
Variable speed drives up to 250kW (400HP) for reliable performance of HVAC machines, sustainable efficiency of commercial, healthcare facilities and data centers Altivar HVAC ATH600 delivers high efficiency, reliability, and certified safety and cybersecurity. Built for simplicity and harsh environments, it boosts uptime and energy performance across demanding HVACR applications. With advanced connectivity and a wide 0.75–250 kW (1–400 HP) range, it optimises control of compressors, pumps, and fans for commercial and critical buildings.
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Driving sustainability forward with Altivar Variable Speed Drives
Manage motor control applications up to 20 MW with products ranging from compact products to custom-engineered solutions.
Altivar HVAC ATH200
Variable speed drives for simple applications in compact HVAC machines from 0.37 to 22 kW (0.5 to 30HP) Designed for HVAC Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Altivar HVAC ATH200 improves the competitiveness of efficient control panel especially for out door mounted machines. The built-in features and ATH200 characteristics optimise the mechanical, electrical, thermal and automation design of the panel, while providing high reliability and sustainability.
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Altivar Solar
Smart variable speed drive for pump from 0.37 to 15 kW(0.5 to 20 HP) with Photovoltaic arrays Altivar Solar variable speed drive for pump is compatible with a wide range of pumps and solar arrays which helps to reduce the number of components, increasing the reliability and service life of the installation and adjusting the pump flow to the availability of the energy
Part of Altivar Soft Starter systems provide gentle ramping up of electrical motors to full speed, improving the life of your electric motors while delivering energy efficiency savings. Soft starters are used in various processes including pumps, compressors, fans and conveyors.
Altivar Soft Starter ATS130
Soft starters for simple machines from 11 to 55 kW A simple and compact soft starter that extends ATS01 power range while delivering new benefits such as increased mechanical and electrical flexibility, increased operational efficiency, and optimised Motor Management with ATS130 Soft Motor Starter solution
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Altivar Soft Starter ATS430
Soft starters for standard machines in the industry from 4 to 400kW Altivar Soft Starter ATS430 is designed with high durability, effectiveness, and sustainability in mind. ATS430 provides best-in-class motor control, reliable operation, and simplicity while reducing the overall cost of the equipment. This range of soft starters also integrates the essentials for the future such as cybersecurity best practices and condition monitoring systems
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Altivar Soft Starter ATS480
Soft starters for Process and Infrastructures from 4 to 900 kW The Altivar™ Soft Starter ATS480 is the next evolution of soft starters for digitisation optimised to meet cybersecurity standard. Designed to address process and infrastructures, ATS480 simplifies project execution and maximises the availability of your applications, even in the most demanding environments. ATS480 builds on the proven robustness and start/stop performance extending the lifetime of the ATS48 equipment and preserving your initial investment by reusing current design.
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Altivar Soft Starter ATS490
Innovative soft starters for Process and Infrastructures applications from 4 to 900kW Altivar Soft Starter ATS490 is a comprehensive range of soft starters with high durability performance providing advanced motor management including a holistic vision for energy and asset management. The built-in and innovative features such as an integrated condition monitoring system, certified cybersecurity, certified Safe Torque Off, bypass relays and Torque control optimise the equipment from design to operation
Part of Altivar Variable speed drives (VSD), also known as variable frequency drives (VFD), adjust the motor speed throughout the run-cycle giving you full control of your electric motor applications. VSDs improve the life of your motors and deliver energy efficiency savings through the gentle ramping up of electrical motors.
Altivar Process ATV6000
Variable Speed Drives for medium voltage applications Altivar Process ATV6000 'smart connected' drive completes the Altivar Process range with a solution to address your medium voltage operation requirements. ATV6000 offers complete coverage of voltage ranges from 2.3KV up to 13.8KV and up to 20MW. Typically used in high power applications in Mining & Minerals, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater and Power Generation, ATV6000 manages applications like pump, fans, compressors, crushers, conveyors and mills.
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EcoStruxure Motor Control Configurator
Build your complete motor control solution in 3 easy steps.
Variable speed drives (VSD), also known as variable frequency drives (VFD), adjust the motor speed throughout the run-cycle giving you full control of your electric motor applications. VSDs improve the life of your motors and deliver energy efficiency savings through the gentle ramping up of electrical motors.