Issue: 
Can the ATV312 be used as a phase converter?
 
Product Line:
Altivar 312 for single phase line power
 
Environment:
VFD for single phase line power
 
Cause:
VFDs to be used as phase converters, to convert single phase line power to 3 phase line power.
 
Resolution:
Schneider offers the ATV312 that can be used to convert single phase line power to 3 phase output.  For selection: see the ATV312 quick start annex link below.
https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/S1B16328/
Using a drive as a phase converter is possible only for motors. DO NOT USE DRIVES FOR PHASE CONVERTER FOR MACHINES. 
The "input phase loss detection" must be deactivated (IPL=no)
Released for: Schneider Electric Canada


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