Variable Speed Drives and Frequency Drives

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) help regulate motor speed, torque, and energy use across industrial and commercial applications. These AC drives support motor control by matching output to actual load demand, rather than running equipment at full speed. A VFD converts incoming AC power into DC through a rectifier, smooths the DC supply with capacitors, and then uses an inverter to convert it back into controlled AC output. By adjusting frequency and voltage, energy-efficient drives help improve speed regulation, reduce energy waste, and support reliable operation in pumps, fans, compressors, HVAC systems, machines, and process equipment. For cost-sensitive industrial motor control projects requiring precise speed regulation, energy efficiency, and predictable operational costs, shortlisted VFD options include Easy Altivar 310 and Altivar 12. Altivar Machine ATV320 may also be considered where applications need more advanced machine control.

Low Voltage AC Process Drives

Low voltage AC process drives are responsible for converting an AC input into DC in order to generate the necessary output frequency and voltage. At Schneider Electric India, discover out IIoT-ready Altivar process range that carries an array of systems and products, including Altivar Process drives, smart devices with built-in intelligence to share information and gather data to the enterprise level. Additionally, they also improve profitability, operational efficiency and lowers the total cost of ownership.

Variable speed drive for fluid management from 0.75kW to 800kW

Altivar Process ATV600

Variable speed drive for fluid management from 0.75kW to 800kW Variable Speed Drive with embedded Services dedicated to process Industry and Utilities for 3 phases synchronous,asynchronous and special motors from 0,75kW to 1,5MW.

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Variable speed drive for demanding applications from 0.75kW to 800kW

Altivar Process ATV900

Variable speed drive for demanding applications from 0.75kW to 800kW Variable speed drives and drive systems dedicated to maximum productivity with excellent motor control and connectivity capabilities (0.75kW to 800kW)

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Low Voltage AC Machine Drives

At Schneider Electric India, we keep transforming our products and solutions with innovative ideas to meet your electrical needs and demands. Our team of professionals has built multiple ranges of simple and reliable Altivar Machine variable speed drives specifically designed to meet the requirements of smart machines. Altivar 12, Altivar Machine ATV 320, Altivar Machine ATV340 are some of the many ranges developed for a variety of regular machines, industrial machines, and many other applications.

Optimized drives for machines from 0.37 to 30 kW

Easy Altivar 310

Optimized drives for machines from 0.37 to 30 kW Particularly suitable for applications involving industrial machines, the Easy Altivar 310 variable speed drive is a frequency inverter for three-phase 380…460 V asynchronous motors rated from 0.37 kW/0.5 HP to 30kW/40HP

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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 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.

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Variable Speed Drives for commercial equipment from 0.18 to 4 kW

Altivar 12

Variable Speed Drives for commercial equipment from 0.18 to 4 kW Altivar Machine ATV12 Variable Speed Drive is designed for commercial equipment and small machines with 3-phase 240V for asynchronous motors which require EMC standards up to C1 in residential areas. With dedicated functions and 3 macros applications (Start/Stop, PID, Speed) for simple environments. Embedded with PID, PID feedback supervision, PID Predictive speed, simply Jog functions, Catch on Fly and 8 preset speeds.

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Dedicated HVAC drives for 0.75 to 75 kW motors

Altivar 212

Dedicated HVAC drives for 0.75 to 75 kW motors Simple integration to Building Management Systems and automation platforms, ATV212 manages your fans, pumps and compressors efficiently, reliability with easy operation for users.

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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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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

Soft starters protect motors and equipment from high inrush currents, electrical surges, and mechanical shock during start-up. By reducing stress, they cut downtime, extend lifespan, and lower costs.

What are Soft Starters?

Motor control devices that provide smooth motor acceleration and deceleration.
Minimize electrical and mechanical shocks, ensuring reliable performance.
Extend equipment life while improving operational efficiency.

Schneider Electric’s soft starters include a comprehensive range for industrial and commercial applications. Designed with features including torque management, power factor adjustment, and self-monitoring that enhance energy efficiency and asset protection. Backed by Schneider Electric’s global expertise in energy and automation, these solutions deliver trusted technology that businesses can depend on.

Innovative soft starters for Process and Infrastructures applications from 4 to 900kW

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 optimize the equipment from design to operation

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Soft starters for standard machines in the industry from 4 to 400kW

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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Soft starters for simple machines from 11 to 55 kW

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 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 & Infrastructures from 3 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

Altistart 01

Soft Starters for simple machines ATS01 Soft Starters combine simplicity and efficiency providing an outstanding solution for your machines.

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Medium voltage variable speed drive from 2.4 to 13.8 KVA

Altivar Process ATV6000

Medium voltage variable speed drive from 2.4 to 13.8 KVA 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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Variable Speed Drives for medium voltage applications.

Altivar Process ATV6100

Variable Speed Drives for medium voltage applications. Altivar Process ATV6100 features a compact design ideal for general-purpose applications, offering versatile performance. Ideal for diverse segments such as Water & Wastewater, Mining & Minerals, Energy & Chemical, and Power Generation, ATV6100 covers power ranges from 150 kW to 8880 kW and voltage from 2,3kV up to 11kV, providing optimal solutions for MV drive applications.

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Setup software for motor control devices for PC

SoMove

Setup software for motor control devices for PC Designed to configure motor control devices (Altivar, Altistart, Lexium and Tesys product lines)

Low Voltage AC General Purpose Drives

Variable speed drives adjust the speed of the motor throughout its running cycle, which gives you complete control of your electric motor's applications. variable speed drives improve your motors' life and deliver energy efficiency through electrical motors' gentle ramping up. Discover Schneider Electric's variable speed drives, which meet our customers' industry-specific needs. Altivar is one of our popular ranges of variable speed drives, which includes Altivar 61 Plus, Altivar 312, Altivar 312 Solar, and many others. All of them offer a wide scope of application. Additionally, we offer exceptional services to assist our customers in optimizing the operational expenses and extending the installed base's life.

Enclosed low harmonic drive system from 55 to 630 kW

Altivar 61 Plus -LH Drive

Enclosed low harmonic drive system from 55 to 630 kW Easy reduction of harmonics with ready-to-use enclosed Low Harmonic Drives from 55 to 2400 kW

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Water-cooled drives from 110 to 800 kW for variable torque applications

Altivar 61Q

Water-cooled drives from 110 to 800 kW for variable torque applications Frequency inverter water-cooled with improved robustness and efficiency

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Drives for heavy duty industry from 0.37 to 630 kW

Altivar 71

Drives for heavy duty industry from 0.37 to 630 kW Frequency inverters for 3-phase synchronous and asynchronous motors from 0.37 to 630 kW

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Drives for heavy duty industry from 90 to 2000 kW

Altivar 71 Plus

Drives for heavy duty industry from 90 to 2000 kW Drives low voltage with high power ratings, 90 to 2000 kW

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Low harmonic drive system from 55 to 2.000 kW

Altivar 71 Plus-LH

Low harmonic drive system from 55 to 2.000 kW Altivar 71 Plus-LH low harmonic drive systems for complex machines

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Water-cooled drives for heavy duty industry from 90 to 630 kW

Altivar 71Q

Water-cooled drives for heavy duty industry from 90 to 630 kW Improved robustness and efficiency with water cooling

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Option for energy regeneration to the line supply (ATV AFE)

Altivar Active Front End

Option for energy regeneration to the line supply (ATV AFE) Energy regeneration and sinusoidal line current 120 - 860 kW

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