PowerFlex 4

Product Overview


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PowerFlex 4 AC Drive


Providing users with powerful motor speed control in a compact, space savings design, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4 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


Easy to Start up and Operate


Versatile Programming and Network Solutions


Conformity to Standards

PowerFlex 4 drives conform to the following:

Conformity to: Standard Product
UL Listed ü
CE Approved ü
VDE Approved ü
C-Tick ü
  

Drive Description

PowerFlex® 4 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 0.2 to 3.7 kW (0.25 to 5 Hp), 100 to 120 volts, 200 to 240 volts and 380 to 480 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.


Catalog Number Explanation

To interpret the meaning of a catalog number, match the values of the catalog number code in positions a, b, c, etc. with the tables labeled a, b, c, etc. below.

22A A    1P5    N    1    1    4    AA
a    b    c    d    e    f    g    h

a
Drive
Code Type
22A PowerFlex 4

b
Voltage Rating
Code Voltage Ph.
V 120V AC 1
A 240V AC 1
B 240V AC 3
D 480V AC 3

c1
Rating
100…120V Single-Phase Input
Code Amps kW (Hp)
1P5 1.5 0.2 (0.25)
2P3 2.3 0.4 (0.5)
4P5 4.5 0.75 (1.0)
6P0 6.0 1.1 (1.5)

c2
Rating
200…240V Single-Phase Input - No Brake
Code Amps kW (Hp)
1P4 1.4 0.2 (0.25)
2P1 2.1 0.4 (0.5)
3P6 3.6 0.75 (1.0)
6P8 6.8 1.5 (2.0)
9P6 9.6 2.2 (3.0)

c3
Rating
200…240V Single-Phase Input
Code Amps kW (Hp)
1P5 1.5 0.2 (0.25)
2P3 2.3 0.4 (0.5)
4P5 4.5 0.75 (1.0)
8P0 8.0 1.5 (2.0)

c4
Rating
200…240V Three-Phase Input
Code Amps kW (Hp)
1P5 1.5 0.2 (0.25)
2P3 2.3 0.4 (0.5)
4P5 4.5 0.75 (1.0)
8P0 8.0 1.5 (2.0)
012 12.0 2.2 (3.0)
017 17.5 3.7 (5.0)

c5
Rating
380…480V Three-Phase Input
Code Amps kW (Hp)
1P4 1.4 0.4 (0.5)
2P3 2.3 0.75 (1.0)
4P0 4.0 1.5 (2.0)
6P0 6.0 2.2 (3.0)
8P7 8.7 3.7 (5.0)

d
Enclosure
Code Enclosure
N Panel Mount - IP 20 (NEMA Type Open)
F Flange Mount - IP 20 (NEMA Type Open)
H Replacement Plate Drive - IP 20 (NEMA Type Open)
Contact factory for ordering information.

e
HIM
Code Interface Module
1 Fixed Keypad

f
Emission Class
Code Rating
0 Not Filtered
1 Filtered

g ¬ 
Version
Code Version
3 No Brake IGBT
4 Standard
¬ This position of the Catalog Number now indicates drive version. All PowerFlex 4 drives are equipped with RS485 communication.

h
Optional
Code Purpose
AA through ZZ Reserved for custom firmware

Product Selection

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120V AC, Single-Phase Drives (50/60 Hz, No Filter)
Drive Ratings IP20/NEMA Type Open IP20 Flange Mount¬ 
kW Hp Output Current Frame Size Cat. No. Cat. No.
A
0.2 0.25 1.5 A 22A-V1P5N104 22A-V1P5F104
0.4 0.5 2.3 A 22A-V2P3N104 22A-V2P3F104
0.75 1 4.5 B 22A-V4P5N104 22A-V4P5F104
1.1 1.5 6 B 22A-V6P0N104 22A-V6P0F104
 
¬ Meets IP40/54/65 (NEMA 1/12/4/4X) when installed in an enclosure of like rating.

240V AC, Single-Phase Drives (50/60 Hz, No Brake)
Drive Ratings IP20/NEMA Type Open IP20 Flange Mount¬ 
kW Hp Output Current Frame Size Cat. No. Cat. No.
A
w/Integral "S Type" EMC Filter T 
0.2 0.25 1.4 A 22A-A1P4N113
0.4 0.5 2.1 A 22A-A2P1N113
0.75 1 3.6 A 22A-A3P6N113
1.5 2 6.8 B 22A-A6P8N113
2.2 3 9.6 B 22A-A9P6N113
No Filter
0.2 0.25 1.4 A 22A-A1P4N103
0.4 0.5 2.1 A 22A-A2P1N103
0.75 1 3.6 A 22A-A3P6N103
1.5 2 6.8 B 22A-A6P8N103
2.2 3 9.6 B 22A-A9P6N103
  
¬ Meets IP40/54/65 (NEMA 1/12/4/4X) when installed in an enclosure of like rating.
T This filter is suitable for use with a cable length of up to 10 meters for Class A and 1 meter for Class B environments.

240V AC, Single-Phase Drives (50/60 Hz)
Drive Ratings IP20/NEMA Type Open IP20 Flange Mount¬ 
kW Hp Output Current Frame Size Cat. No. Cat. No.
A
w/Integral "S Type" EMC Filter T 
0.2 0.25 1.5 A 22A-A1P5N114
0.4 0.5 2.3 A 22A-A2P3N114
0.75 1 4.5 A 22A-A4P5N114
1.5 2 8 B 22A-A8P0N114
No Filter
0.2 0.25 1.5 A 22A-A1P5N104 22A-A1P5F104
0.4 0.5 2.3 A 22A-A2P3N104 22A-A2P3F104
0.75 1 4.5 A 22A-A4P5N104 22A-A4P5F104
1.5 2 8 B 22A-A8P0N104 22A-A8P0F104
  
¬ Meets IP40/54/65 (NEMA 1/12/4/4X) when installed in an enclosure of like rating.
T This filter is suitable for use with a cable length of up to 10 meters for Class A and 1 meter for Class B environments.

240V AC, Three-Phase Drives (50/60 Hz)
Drive Ratings IP20/NEMA Type Open IP20 Flange Mount¬ 
kW Hp Output Current Frame Size Cat. No. Cat. No.
A
0.2 0.25 1.5 A 22A-B1P5N104 22A-B1P5F104
0.4 0.5 2.3 A 22A-B2P3N104 22A-B2P3F104
0.75 1 4.5 A 22A-B4P5N104 22A-B4P5F104
1.5 2 8 A 22A-B8P0N104 22A-B8P0F104
2.2 3 12 B 22A-B012N104 22A-B012F104
3.7 5 17.5 B 22A-B017N104 22A-B017F104
  
¬ Meets IP40/54/65 (NEMA 1/12/4/4X) when installed in an enclosure of like rating.

480V AC, Three-Phase Drives
Drive Ratings IP20/NEMA Type Open IP20 Flange Mount¬ 
kW Hp Output Current Frame Size Cat. No. Cat. No.
A
0.4 0.5 1.4 A 22A-D1P4N104 22A-D1P4F104
0.75 1 2.3 A 22A-D2P3N104 22A-D2P3F104
1.5 2 4 A 22A-D4P0N104 22A-D4P0F104
2.2 3 6 B 22A-D6P0N104 22A-D6P0F104
3.7 5 8.7 B 22A-D8P7N104 22A-D8P7F104
  
¬  Meets IP40/54/65 (NEMA 1/12/4/4X) when installed in an enclosure of like rating.

User Installed Options

IP30/NEMA 1/UL Type 1 Conversion Kit
Description Drive Frame Cat. No.
Converts IP20 drive to IP30, NEMA/UL Type 1 enclosure. Includes conduit box, mounting screws and plastic top panel. A 22-JBAA
B 22-JBAB
  

Human Interface Module Option Kits and Accessories
Description Cat. No.
Remote (Panel Mount) LCD Display, Digital Speed Control, CopyCat Capable. IP66 (NEMA/UL Type 4X/12) Indoor Use Only. Includes 2.0 meter cable. 22-HIM-C2S § 
Remote Handheld, LCD Display, Full Numeric Keypad, Digital Speed Control, CopyCat Capable. IP30 (NEMA/UL Type 1). Includes 1.0 meter cable. Panel mount with optional Bezel Kit. 22-HIM-A3
Remote Handheld, Wireless Interface Module with Bluetooth® Technology. IP30 (NEMA/UL Type 1). Panel Mount with optional Bezel Kit. 22-WIM-N1
Remote (Panel Mount), Wireless Interface Module with Bluetooth Technology. IP66 (NEMA/UL Type 4X/12) Indoor Use Only. 22-WIM-N4S
Bezel Kit. Panel Mount for LCD Display, Remote Handheld Unit. IP30 (NEMA/UL Type 1). Includes a 22-RJ45CBL-C20 cable. 22-HIM-B1
DSI HIM Cable (DSI HIM to RJ45 cable)  
1.0 Meter (3.3 Feet)
22-HIM-H10
2.9 Meter (9.51 Feet)
22-HIM-H30
  
§ The 22-HIM-C2S is smaller than the 22-HIM-C2 and cannot be used as a direct replacement.

Spare Parts
Description Cat. No.
Fan Replacement Kit - Frame A SK-U1-FAN1-A1
Fan Replacement Kit - Frame B, 1 Fan SK-U1-FAN1-B1
Fan Replacement Kit - Frame B, 2 Fans SK-U1-FAN2-B1
Frame A Cover with Power Terminal Guard SK-U1-ACVR1-A1
Frame B Cover with Power Terminal Guard SK-U1-ACVR1-B1
  

Communication Option Kits
Description Cat. No.
Serial Converter Module (RS485 to RS232)
Provides serial communication via DF1 protocol for use with DriveExplorer and DriveExecutive™ software. Includes DSI to RS232 serial converter, 1203-SFC serial cable, 22-RJ45CBL-C20 cable, and DriveExplorer Lite CD.
22-SCM-232
Serial Cable
2.0 meter with a locking low profile connector. Connects the serial converter to a 9-pin sub-miniature D female computer connector.
1203-SFC
Serial Null Modem Adapter
Use when connecting the serial converter to DriveExplorer on a handheld PC.
1203-SNM
Universal Serial Bus™ (USB) Converter includes 2m USB, 20-HIM-H10 & 22-HIM-H10 Cables 1203-USB
DSI Cable
2.0 meter RJ45 to RJ45 cable, male to male connectors.
22-RJ45CBL-C20
Splitter Cable
RJ45 one to two port splitter cable.
AK-U0-RJ45-SC1
Terminating Resistors
120 Ohm resistor embedded in an RJ45 connector (2 pieces).
AK-U0-RJ45-TR1
Terminal Block
RJ45 two position terminal block (6 pieces) with two 120 Ohm terminating resistors (loose).
AK-U0-RJ45-TB2P
DSI External Communications Kit
External mounting kit for 22-COMM Communication Adapters.
22-XCOMM-DC-BASE
External Communications Kit Power Supply
Optional 100…240V AC Power Supply for External DSI Communications Kit.
20-XCOMM-AC-PS1
BACnet® MS/TP RS485 Communication Adapter ‡  22-COMM-B
ControlNet™ Communication Adapter ‡  22-COMM-C
DeviceNet™ Communication Adapter ‡  22-COMM-D
EtherNet/IP™ Communication Adapter ‡  22-COMM-E
LonWorks® Communication Adapter ‡  22-COMM-L
PROFIBUS™ DP Communication Adapter ‡  22-COMM-P
Compact I/O Module (3 Channel) 1769-SM2
  
‡ PowerFlex 4 drives require External DSI Communication Kits. Communication Adapters cannot be drive mounted.

Terminators
Description ª  Cat. No.
for use with 3.7 kW (5 Hp) & below drives 1204-TFA1
for use with 1.5 kW (2 Hp) & up drives 1204-TFB2
  
ª Refer to Appendix A of publication DRIVES-IN001 for selection information.

PC Programming Software
Description
DriveTools™ SP Software ª 
DriveExplorer™ Software (Lite/Full) ª v 
 
ª Set-up wizards are available for use with DriveTools SP and DriveExplorer (Lite/Full) only.
v DriveExplorer Lite is available for free download at: http://www.ab.com/drives/driveexplorer/free_download.html.

Dynamic Brake Resistors
Drive Ratings Minimum Resistance Cat. No. z 
Input Voltage kW Hp W
120V 50/60 Hz
1-Phase
0.2 0.25 48 AK-R2-091P500
0.4 0.5 48 AK-R2-091P500
0.75 1.0 48 AK-R2-091P500
240V 50/60 Hz
1-Phase
0.2 0.25 48 AK-R2-091P500
0.4 0.5 48 AK-R2-091P500
0.75 1.0 48 AK-R2-091P500
1.5 2.0 48 AK-R2-091P500
240V 50/60 Hz
3-Phase
0.2 0.25 48 AK-R2-091P500
0.4 0.5 48 AK-R2-091P500
0.75 1.0 48 AK-R2-091P500
1.5 2.0 48 AK-R2-091P500
2.2 3.0 32 AK-R2-047P500
3.7 5.0 19 AK-R2-047P500
480V 50/60 Hz
3-Phase
0.4 0.5 97 AK-R2-360P500
0.75 1.0 97 AK-R2-360P500
1.5 2.0 97 AK-R2-360P500
2.2 3.0 97 AK-R2-120P1K2
3.7 5.0 77 AK-R2-120P1K2
  
z Resistors listed in this table are rated 5% duty cycle.

Input Line Reactors - 240V, 50/60 Hz, Three-Phase, 3% Impedance
kW Hp Fundamental Amps Maximum Continuous Amps Inductance Watts Loss Cat. No.¬ 
A A mh W
0.2 0.25 2.0 3.0 12.0 7.5 1321-3R2-A
0.4 0.5 4.0 6.0 12.0 21 1321-3R4-B
0.75 1.0 8.0 12 3.0 29 1321-3R8-B
1.5 2.0 8.0 12 1.5 19.5 1321-3R8-A
2.2 3.0 12 18 1.25 26 1321-3R12-A
3.7 5.0 18 27 0.8 36 1321-3R18-A
  
¬ Catalog numbers listed are for 3% impedance open style units. NEMA Type 1 and 5% impedance reactor types are also available. Refer to publication 1321-TD001….

Input Line Reactors - 480V, 50/60 Hz, Three-Phase, 3% Impedance
kW Hp Fundamental Amps Maximum Continuous Amps Inductance Watts Loss Cat. No.¬ 
A A mh W
0.4 0.5 2.0 3.0 20.0 11.3 1321-3R2-B
0.75 1.0 4.0 6.0 9.0 20 1321-3R4-C
1.5 2.0 4.0 6.0 6.5 20 1321-3R4-B
2.2 3.0 8.0 12 5.0 25.3 1321-3R8-C
3.7 5.0 8.0 12 3.0 29 1321-3R8-B
  
¬ Catalog numbers listed are for 3% impedance open style units. NEMA Type 1 and 5% impedance reactor types are also available. Refer to publication 1321-TD001….

Reflected Wave Reduction Modules w/Common Mode Choke
Description ª  Cat. No.
17A with Common Mode Choke 1204-RWC-17-A
  
ª Refer to Appendix A of publication DRIVES-IN001 for selection information.

Reflected Wave Reduction Modules
Voltage Drive Cat. No. ND Hp Cat. No.
480V AC 22A-D8P7 5.0 1321-RWR8-DP
  

EMC Filters
Drive Ratings S Type Filter L Type Filter
Input Voltage kW Hp Cat. No. ¬  Cat. No. ‡ 
120V 50/60 Hz
1-Phase
0.2 0.25 22-RF010-AL
0.4 0.5 22-RF010-AL
0.75 1.0 22-RF018-BL
1.1 1.5 22-RF025-CL § 
240V 50/60 Hz
1-Phase
0.2 0.25 T  22-RF010-AL
0.4 0.5 T  22-RF010-AL
0.75 1.0 T  22-RF010-AL
1.5 2.0 T  22-RF018-BL
240V 50/60 Hz
1-Phase
NO BRAKE
0.2 0.25 T  22-RF010-AL
0.4 0.5 T  22-RF010-AL
0.75 1.0 T  22-RF010-AL
1.5 2.0 T  22-RF018-BL
2.2 3.0 T  22-RF025-CL § 
240V 50/60 Hz
3-Phase
0.2 0.25 22-RF9P5-AS 22-RF9P5-AL
0.4 0.5 22-RF9P5-AS 22-RF9P5-AL
0.75 1.0 22-RF9P5-AS 22-RF9P5-AL
1.5 2.0 22-RF9P5-AS 22-RF9P5-AL
2.2 3.0 22-RF021-BS 22-RF021-BL
3.7 5.0 22-RF021-BS 22-RF021-BL
480V 50/60 Hz
3-Phase
0.4 0.5 22-RF5P7-AS 22-RF5P7-AL
0.75 1.0 22-RF5P7-AS 22-RF5P7-AL
1.5 2.0 22-RF5P7-AS 22-RF5P7-AL
2.2 3.0 22-RF012-BS 22-RF012-BL
3.7 5.0 22-RF012-BS 22-RF012-BL
  
¬ This filter is suitable for use with a cable length of up to 10 meters for Class A and 1 meter for Class B environments.
T Drives are available in these ratings with internal “S Type” filters.
‡ This filter is suitable for use with a cable length of up to 100 meters for Class A and 5 meters for Class B environments.
§ The piggyback mounting option cannot be used with Frame B PowerFlex 4 drives and Frame C EMC Line Filters.