Variable Speed Drives

Explore our extensive range of Altivar Variable Speed Drives and Soft Starters tailored to deliver robust and reliable motor control solutions of up to 20 MW. From off-the-shelf options to custom-engineered solutions our Low Voltage AC Drives, Soft Starters, Medium Voltage AC Process Drives, Drives and motor control software and Legacy AC Drives are crafted to the highest quality standards, ensuring seamless integration across a multitude of applications such as industrial processes, machinery, and buildings. What are Variable Speed Drives? Variable speed drives (VSDs) play a pivotal role in regulating the energy flow from the mains to the process. Positioned between the electrical supply and the motor, these drives govern the power transmitted to the motor, optimizing operational efficiency and energy consumption. Low Voltage AC Drives Altivar Process: Engineered for IIoT-readiness, delivering smart, connected capabilities with built-in intelligence across various segments such as Water and Wastewater, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Food and Beverage, Marine, and Hoisting
  • Altivar Machine: Seamlessly integrates with an array of machines, applicable in hoisting, cranes, pumps, fans, conveyors, textile, material handling, mixers, packaging, and compressors.
  • Altivar Building: Tailored for HVAC applications in buildings, offering reliability, compactness, and high efficiency for pumps, fans, compressors, and more.
  • Industry-Specific Drives: Compact, reliable, highly efficient, and connected, catering to specialized applications such as solar and lift operations.
  • Soft Starters offer a gradual motor ramp-up, effectively mitigating mechanical shock and reducing electrical peak demand. Ranging from 3 A to 1200 A, these feature-rich starters with torque control and communication functionalities are ideal for diverse commercial and industrial applications.
  • Medium Voltage AC Process Drive: IIoT-ready design for improved operational efficiency, profitability, and energy management, specifically catering to segments like Mining and Minerals, Oil and Gas, Water and Wastewater, and Power generation.
  • Legacy AC Drives: Served specific industry needs for years, with continual lifecycle management, services, and spare parts for optimized operational expenses and extended life of installed bases.

    • Low Voltage AC Process Drives

    Is your drive IIoT-ready? Altivar Process is. The Altivar Process is the next generation of variable speed drives, designed to deliver IIoT benefits for segments like Water & Wastewater, Mining & Metal, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Marine or Hoisting. A smart, connected device with built-in intelligence to gather data and share information to the enterprise level. Altivar Process drives can improve your operational efficiency, profitability and reduce the total cost of ownership.
    Altivar Process Modular drives for cabinet integration from 110 kW to 2600 kW

    Altivar Process Modular

    Altivar Process Modular drives for cabinet integration from 110 kW to 2600 kW The Altivar™ Process Modular drives are ready-to-build into cabinets to create high power drives solutions, with minimum dimensions, that withstand harsh environments.
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    Variable Speed Drives for pumps, fans or compressors up to 2600 kW

    Altivar Process ATV600

    Variable Speed Drives for pumps, fans or compressors up to 2600 kW Altivar Process ATV600 Drives has embedded services, connectivity and application functions dedicated to fluid management and is suitable for applications such as pumps, fans, and compressors in the Process Industry. Ideal for segments including Water & Wastewater, Marine or Buildings, from 0.75 kW to 2600 kW.
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    Variable Speed Drive for conveyors, cranes or mills up to 2600 kW

    Altivar Process ATV900

    Variable Speed Drive for conveyors, cranes or mills up to 2600 kW Altivar Process ATV900 Drives with embedded services, high performance motor control, safety and application functionality to meet demanding applications including conveyors, cranes, mills and more in the Process Industry. Ideal for segments such as Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Hoisting, from 0.75 kW to 2600 kW.
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    Low Voltage AC Machine Drives

    Need a drive for your Smart Machine? Altivar Machine variable speed drives are designed to be compatible with the wide range of machines and their applications such as hoisting and cranes, pumps, fans, conveyors, textile, material handling/working, mixers, packaging and compressors.
    Smart variable speed drive from 0.18 to 22kW (0.25 to 30Hp)

    Altivar Machine ATV320

    Smart variable speed drive from 0.18 to 22kW (0.25 to 30Hp) 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. The IP21/65/66/UL type offers 4X the protection, embedded safety functions (STO,SS1,SLS,SMS,GDL) and Integrated PLC (Altivar Logic) gives the user the best performance for the investment.
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    IoT-ready variable speed drives for safety and heavy duty applications from 0.75 to 75kW (1 to 100Hp)

    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, a variable speed drive designed for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that engineer high performance applications for 3 phase motors with or without sensor from 0.75 to 75 kW (1 to 100Hp).
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    Drives for simple machines from 0.25 to 5 hp

    Altivar 12

    Drives for simple machines from 0.25 to 5 hp Variable speed drives for small machines with three-phase 0.25 to 5 hp asynchronous motor
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    Low Voltage AC HVAC Drives

    Discover Altivar HVAC variable speed drives designed to optimize 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).

    Dedicated HVAC drives for 1 to 100 hp motors

    Altivar 212

    Dedicated HVAC drives for 1 to 100 hp motors Orientated towards performance, intelligence and building protection
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    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

    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 optimizes control of compressors, pumps, and fans for commercial and critical buildings.
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    Variable speed drives for simple applications in compact HVAC machines from 0.37 to 22 kW (0.5 to 30HP)

    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 Manafacturers (OEMs), Altivar HVAC ATH200 improves the competitiveness of efficient control panel especially for out door mounted machines. The built-in features and ATH200 characteristics optimize the mechanical, electrical, thermal and automation design of the panel, while providing high reliability and sustainability.
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    Low Voltage AC Industry -Specific Drives

    Discover our compact, reliable, highly efficient, and connected industry-specific drives designed for solar and lift applications. Our dedicated industry-specific drives come with built-in features that fits the customer’s needs.
    Smart variable speed drive for pump from 0.37 to 15 kW(0.5 to 20 HP) with Photovoltaic arrays

    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
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    Soft Starters

    Altivar Soft Starters provide a slow ramp-up of the motor to help decrease mechanical shock and electrical peak demand. Altivar Soft Starter is the best in class, feature-rich, easy-to-use, compact and robust Soft Starter with functionalities including torque control, communication for automation and monitoring systems. Altivar Soft Starters range from 3 A (0.37 kW) to 1200 A (900 kW) and can be used widely for any commercial and industrial application.
    Pre-engineered solution with an integrated circuit breaker disconnect and an Altistart 22 soft starter in a stand-alone enclosure

    Enclosed Altistart™ 22 soft start/stop motor controller

    Pre-engineered solution with an integrated circuit breaker disconnect and an Altistart 22 soft starter in a stand-alone enclosure .
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    Innovative soft starters for Process and Infrastructures applications from 3 to 1200 HP

    Altivar Soft Starter ATS490

    Innovative soft starters for Process and Infrastructures applications from 3 to 1200 HP 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 optimize the equipment from design to operation
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    Soft starters for standard machines in the industry from 3 to 500 HP

    Altivar Soft Starter ATS430

    Soft starters for standard machines in the industry from 3 to 500 HP 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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    Soft starters for simple machines from 10 to 75 HP

    Altivar Soft Starter ATS130

    Soft starters for simple machines from 10 to 75 HP 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 optimized Motor Management with ATS130 Soft Motor Starter solution
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    ATS480 Mykstarter for prosess & Infrastruktur fra 4 til 900kW -alle størrelser

    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 digitization optimized to meet cybersecurity standard. Designed to address process and infrastructures, ATS480 simplifies project execution and maximizes 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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    All-in-one Soft Starters for electrical motors from 4 to 400kW

    Altistart 22

    All-in-one Soft Starters for electrical motors from 4 to 400kW ATS22 is designed for most infrastructure and industrial applications for better in-class protection function and ease of use.
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    Soft starters for simple machines from 0.5 to 20 hp

    Altistart 01

    Soft starters for simple machines from 0.5 to 20 hp Soft start units and soft start - soft stop units for single phase or 3-phase asynchronous motors from 0.5 to 20 hp
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    Medium Voltage AC Process Drive

    Do you need a medium voltage drive which is IIoT-ready? Our Altivar Process Medium Voltage AC Process Drive is the next generation of variable speed drives, designed to deliver IIoT benefits like improved operational efficiency, profitability and energy management. Designed for segments like Mining & Minerals, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater and Power generation this smart-connected device with built-in intelligence to gather data and share information to the enterprise level.
    Variable Speed Drives for medium voltage applications

    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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    Drives and Motor Control Software

    Drives and motor control software are pivotal for efficient management and optimization of motor systems across various applications. One such robust solution is SoMove, a comprehensive software package designed for configuring, commissioning, and monitoring variable speed drives and motor control devices.


    Drives and motor control software simplifies device configuration, optimizing on-site setup time and ensuring seamless compatibility with a variety of motor control devices including Altivar Machine, Altivar Process, Altivar Building, Altivar Soft Starters, and Servo Drives.


    This software is specifically designed to configure motor control devices from our Altivar, Altistart, Lexium, and Tesys product lines, streamlining the entire setup process. With SoMove, you can easily and efficiently manage and optimize your motor systems, ensuring enhanced performance and operational excellence.

    Setup software for motor control devices for PCs

    SoMove

    Setup software for motor control devices for PCs SoMove, the user-friendly setup software for PCs, is designed for setting up Schneider Electric motor control devices.
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