PowerFlex 40
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Providing users with powerful motor speed control in a compact, space savings design, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drives are the smallest and most cost effective members of the PowerFlex family of drives. Ideal for machine level speed control, these products provide the application versatility to meet the demands of global OEMs and end users who require flexibility, space savings and ease of use.
Flexible Packaging and Mounting Options
- Installation can be a virtual snap using the DIN rail mounting feature on ratings through 4 kW (5 hp). Panel mounting is also available providing added flexibility.
- Zero Stacking™ is allowable for ambient temperatures up to 40°C, saving valuable panel space. 50°C ambient temperatures are permitted with minimal spacing between drives.
Easy to Start up and Operate
- Integral keypad features a 4 digit display and 10 additional LED indicators providing intuitive control.
- The keypad and control keys and local potentiometer are active out of the box, simplifying start up.
- The 10 most commonly programmed parameters are grouped together for fast and easy start up.
Versatile Programming and Network Solutions
- Integral RS485 communications enable the drives to be used in a multi-drop network configuration. A serial converter module provides connectivity to any controller that has the ability to initiate DF1 messaging.
- DriveExplorer™ and DriveExecutive™ software can be used to program, monitor and control the drives.
- A NEMA 4X remote and NEMA 1 handheld LCD keypad provide additional programming and control flexibility, both featuring the popular CopyCat function.
Conformity to Standards
PowerFlex 40 drives conform to the following:
| Conformity to: | Standard Product |
| UL Listed | ü |
| CE Approved | ü |
| VDE Approved | ü |
| C-Tick | ü |
Drive Description
PowerFlex® 40 drives are designed to worldwide standards and ratings, allowing out-of-the-box performance around the globe. Drives are available in two frame sizes that cover ratings from 0.4 to 11 kW (0.5 to 15 Hp), 100 to 120 volts, 200 to 240 volts, 380 to 480 volts and 460 to 600 volts.
Drives feature integral RS485 communications and are compatible with PC tools such as DriveExplorer™ and DriveTools™ SP which assist with programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting PowerFlex drives.