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Can the Altivar ATV312 drive be used as a phase converter?

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.schneider-electric.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)

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