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The versatile, reliable and consistently awesome VLT® AutomationDrive

Versatile, reliable and consistently awesome

Built to last, this robust drive operates effectively and reliably even with the most demanding applications and in the most challenging environments.

VLT® AutomationDrive takes full advantage of all that the new digital age has to offer to ensure it completely fulfills the requirements of your applications and optimizes your processes throughout the entire lifecycle.

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The VLT® AutomationDrive is designed for variable speed control of all asynchronous motors and permanent magnet motors. It comes in a standard version (FC 301) and an advanced high dynamic version (FC 302) with additional functionalities. It helps save energy, increase flexibility, reduce costs related to spare parts and servicing, and optimize process control on any industrial machine or production line.

The VLT AutomationDrive is built on a flexible, modular design concept to provide versatile control. Its robust construction ensures maximum uptime. It comes equipped with a wide range of standard industry features which can be expanded with ‘plug-and-play’ options. The user-friendly graphical control panel ensures the drive is easy to set up and operate saving commissioning and operating costs.

Enclosures are available up to Nema 4X (depending on the model). Integrated DC chokes and RFI filters in all models protect installations by minimizing harmonic distortion and electromagnetic interference.

The VLT AutomationDrive can also be used with applications that need to perform high-precision positioning and synchronization operations. The Integrated Motion Controller (IMC) functionality is now configurable in the drive’s software. No additional modules or hardware are necessary.

All drives are fully tested already at the factory. They require very little maintenance and provide a fast return on investment.

Current and power ratings
(High overload)

200-240 V AC
208 V……1.8-143 A , 0.25-37 kW
230 V……1.8-170 A , 0.34-50 hp
380-500 V AC
400 V……1.3-990 A , 0.37-500 kW
460 V……1.2-890 A , 0.5-650 hp
525-600 V AC
575 V……1.7-131 A , 1-100 hp
525-690 V AC
575 V……1.6-889 A , 1.1-750 hp
690 V……1.6-850 A , 1.1-710 kW

Ingress protection ratings

  • IEC:   IP00, IP20, IP21, IP54, IP55, IP66
  • UL:    Chassis, Type 1, Type 12, Type 4X

Features and benefits

Integrated Motion Controller

High-precision positioning and synchronization with reduced costs and system complexity

To optimize performance, many applications across all industry sectors have a need for precise positioning and synchronization. These applications include:

  • rotary tables 
  • packaging machines
  • labelling machines 
  • conveyors 
  • extruders
  • palletizers

To date, positioning and synchronization operations have been performed using servo drives. However, servo equipment is expensive; it is difficult to commission and requires additional cabling. And, as servo drives do not work with open loop control systems, there is a high failure rate. Many applications do not require the high dynamic performance offered by a servo drive. An alternative was to use an AC drive. But, until now, an additional internal or external module or an encoder on the motor was required.

Danfoss Drives has developed an innovative alternative to servo control. The Integrated Motion Controller (IMC) is functionality that enables an AC drive to perform high-precision positioning and synchronization operations without the need for additional modules or hardware. IMC is now configurable in the software of the VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302.

IMC has many advantages. It works with all conventional motor technologies, with closed loop or open loop control, and offers sensorless homing with torque detection. Drives are adapted to the applications through simple parameterization. This means that knowledge of servo technology or programming languages is not required. As no encoder or additional cables are needed, engineering, installation and commissioning time and costs can be reduced.

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Manuals - US and UK English

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Drawings

Frame Ratings by HP

Contact factory for drives larger than 350HP

Additional mechanical drawings including drawings for Drives with options, electrical drawings and E-Plan files are located below this table under the heading 3D models and drawings.

Frame

Enclosure

HP Range

Base drive dimensions (Inches)

Mechanical drawing #
NEMA Chassis NEMA 1

NEMA 12

NEMA 4x

230V

 480V

600V

690V

Height

Width

Depth

T1

A2

 O O     0.33-3 0.5-5    - - 13.43 3.54 8.07 MCAD A2 IP20

A3

 O O     5 7.5-10 1.0-10 - 5.12 MCAD A3 IP 20

A4

     O O 0.33-3 0.5-5 - - 16.5 7.9 7 A4

A5

     O O 0.33-5 0.5-10 1.0-10 - 9.53 7.9 A5

B1

   O O O 7.5-10 15-20 - 19.5   9.57 10.28 MCAD B1 IP21

B2

   O O O 15 25-30 - 26.14 6.5 9.8 MCAD B2 IP21

B3

 O       7.5-10 15-20 -  16.5 MCAD B3 IP20

B4

 O       15-20 25-40 - 23.43 9.1 9.5 MCAD B4 IP20

C1

   O O O 20-30 40-60 - 27.3 12.2 C1 IP21

C2

   O O O 40-50 75-100 - 31.8 14.6 13.1 MCAD C2 IP21

C3

 O       25-50 50-60 - 24.8 12.3 13.15 MCAD C3 IP20

C4

 O       40-50 75-100 - 31.5 14.6 14.9 MCAD C4 IP20

D1h

   O O   60-75 125-200 125-150 - 35.2 12.8 MCAD

D2h

   O O   100-200 250-350 20-350 - 43.3 16.5 14.8 MCAD D2h

D3h

 O       60-75 125-200 125-150 35.8 9.8 MCAD D3h

D4h

 O       100-200 250-350 200-350 44.2 13.8 15 MCAD D4h

D5h

   O O   - 150-200 - 125-150 52.1 12.8 MCAD D5h

D7h

   O O   - 250-350 - 200-400 77.9 16.5 15.2 MCAD D7h

E1h

   O O   - 450-550 - 400-600 80.4 23.7 19.9 MCAD E1h IP54

E2h

   O O   - 600-650 - 650-750 27.6 MCAD E2h IP54

E3h

 O       - 450-550 - 400-600 62.1 20 18.8 MCAD E3h IP20

E4h

 O       - 600-650 - 650-750 23.7 MCAD E4h IP20
Enclosure HP Range Mechanical Drawing #
NEMA 3R 208V 460V 600V
O 0.5-30 0.5-75 0.5-75 174N1852
O 40-60 100-125 100-125 174N7892

Tier Code Description

  • T1 Drive with disconnect or fused disconnect (All frames). T1 drawings are also valid for stand alone drives frame size A5 and larger.
  • T2 Drive with bypass or non-bypass panels with contactor motor selection, reactor or dV/dt filter
  • T3 Drive with bypass and non-bypass panels with contactor motor selection, reactor or dV/dt filter

To sort drawings in the 3D models and drawings table below, click on the filter icon to the right of the column title "Type" (shown circled at right):

3D models and drawings

Type Name Updated Download File type

Software

Software
Type Software Characteristic Name Version Released Status Download File type

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Training

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Discover and download the software tools and resources to support your Danfoss AC drives. With MyDrive® Suite, you can find every tool compatible with your VLT® and VACON® drives throughout your product life cycle. Whether it’s for the purposes of setup & service, performance validation, selection & dimensioning or customization, you can easily find the tool that best suits your needs with MyDrive® Suite.

DrivePro® Life Cycle Services
DrivePro® Life Cycle Services

Every AC drive application is different.

DrivePro® Life Cycle Services is a collection of tailor-made products designed around your needs.

From optimized spare part packages to condition-monitoring solutions, customize our products to support your business through the different stages of your AC drive’s life cycle.