Discover Altivar 12
Discover Altivar 12
About Altivar 12
The Altivar 12 offers increased reliability, and simplicity of operation and saves even more time for all your applications.• The smallest drive with integrated EMC for compact machines• Ever more intuitive and user-friendly programming and menus• It can be configured in complete safety with the power off, even in its packaging• A design that can withstand even the harshest environments• The components are built to endure ten years with no compromise on quality.
Energy Savings with Motor Management Solution
Motors are critical assets that consume a significant amount of electrical energy, accounting for roughly 60% of all electrical energy consumed in industrial businesses. A robust, tested and validated architectural approach to motor management unleashes more safety and performance for your motors, enabling advanced asset management and energy efficiency.Schneider Electric, with its extensive offer portfolio, competencies, and know-how, can assist you in developing a long-term motor integration solution across the electrical system and industrial processes.
Benefits of Altivar 12
Benefits of Altivar 12
Small
The small format and advanced functions of the Altivar 12 mean that it can easily replace any existing drive in its category.
Economical
Faster and easier installation. Accelerated configuration
Robust
Long-life components of a new generation. The drive can survive harsh environments, and cards are standardly coated.
Ecological
An average of 30% energy savings for the majority of applications.
How-to videos
How-to videos
Switching Altivar 12 speed control from terminals to remote keypad
Tutorial for changing the speed reference control from terminal to remote keypad on the Altivar 12 (ATV12) variable frequency drive (VFD).
Activating the automatic restart function on an ATV12 drive
The drive can be configured to automatically restart if certain conditions are met.
How to set Altivar 12 variable speed drive for PID control
Discover how to set the PID control of Altivar 12. Altivar 12 is a variable speed drive for commercial equipment from 0.18 to 4 kW.
Features
Features
Designed for integration• Advanced functions for increased productivity (integrated PID, multi-speed, etc.)• Easy communication with machine components via integrated universal Modbus serial link• Smaller footprint, as the baseplate mounted version dissipates heat into the machine frameHighest qualityImproved performance for your motors thanks to:• The factory settings, which provide a high-quality drive from the very first time the power is turned on• The integration of Standard (U/f), Performance (sensorless flux vector control, or SVC), and Pump/Fan (quadratic profile Kn²) control profiles• High dynamic performance on acceleration and braking• Excellent speed regulation on machine load surges• Reduced noise and maintenanceDesigned for easy fitting and wiring• Easy access angles• Numerous, easy-to-identify markings• Fast detection and protection against current motor peaks (familiar with motor switching and catch-on-the-fly applications)• Perfect integration of single-phase 240 V model into the electrical network thanks to its built-in EMC filterSave time on wiring• Easy access to all the wiring and settings on the front panel• Easy access angles• Only one screwdriver is needed for all connectionsSave time on programmingThe drive can be configured before it is received (by the distributor), during storage (by the storekeeper), or during fitting before the electrical enclosure is powered up for the first time.• A navigation button for easy menu access: configure your application parameters in just a few clicks• A three-level menu structure• Reference Mode: In local operation (On/Off buttons) and for speed adjustment and display• Monitoring Mode: For displaying parameters (create your own menu)• Configuration Mode: For configuring your applications and settings• Save time on commissioning• No adjustment is required and there is a quick start guide for immediate setup• Ease of programming: Work in the language of your choice• SoMove software for configuring on PC and transferring the configuration via Bluetooth® or using a cable• Simple configuration transfer via Simple or Multi-Loader
Discreet in size but big on performance!Variable speed drives for commercial equipment and small machines with three-phase 240 V asynchronous motor0.18 to 0.75 kW, 120 V single-phase power supply0.18 to 2.2 kW, 240 V single-phase power supply0.18 to 4 kW, 240 V three-phase power supply• Can be configured in its packaging• Quick start option requiring no adjustment• Intuitive navigation• Even more compact• Category 1 EMC filter• Local control on the front panel• Modbus serial link• Resistant to harsh operating environments
Commercial equipment• Handling (access barriers, rotating advertising billboards)• Health (medical beds, treadmills)• Food and beverage (commercial ovens, mills, kneading machines, mixers, etc.)Small machines for industry• Material handling (small conveyors, etc.)• Packaging (small labelling machines, small bagging machines)• Pumping applications (suction pumps, centrifugal pumps, circulating pumps, etc.)• Machines fitted with fans (air or smoke extraction, plastic film-making machines, ovens, boilers, etc.)Other applications• Mobile machines and small devices equipped with a power socket• Applications that traditionally use other solutions (2-speed DC motors, mechanical drives, etc.)
Applications
Applications
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