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PowerFlex 40 AC Drives

Bulletin 22B PowerFlex 40 Low-Voltage AC Drives

PowerFlex® 40 AC Drives provide OEMs, machine builders, and end users with performance-enhancing motor control in an easy-to-use compact package. These  drives feature sensorless vector control to meet low-speed torque demands. With flexible enclosure options, and simple programming, they can be installed and configured quickly. We also have packaged drives that provide additional control, power, and enclosure options in standardized designs.

Features

  • Power ratings:
    • 100...120V: 0.4...1.1 kW / 0.5...1.5 Hp / 2.3...6 A
    • 200...240V: 0.4...7.5 kW / 0.5...10 Hp / 2.3...33 A
    • 380...480V: 0.4...11 kW / 0.5...15 Hp / 1.4...24 A
    • 500...600V: 0.75...11 kW / 1...15 Hp / 1.7...19 A
  • IP20 NEMA/UL type open, IP20 flange-mount, IP66 NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 and DIN rail
  • Optional IP30 NEMA/UL type 1 conversion kit
  • Ambient temperatures up to 50 °C permitted with minimal spacing between drives
  • Zero Stacking™ Drives for ambient temperatures up to 40 °C
  • V/Hz and sensorless vector control, as well as process PID
  • Internal RS 485 and Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) communications including DeviceNet™, ControlNet™, and EtherNet/IP™ communication
  • Internal RS 485 Communications for communication with peripherals
  • Optional serial converter module for use with any controller with DF1 messaging
  • Optional ControlNet, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, Profibus DP, BACnet™, and LonWorks® communications
  • Drive overload protection, ramp regulation, and flying start
  • StepLogic® allows operation as an independent position controller
  • Configuration and programming via integral LCD keypad, remote keypad, DriveTools™ SP software, or DriveExplorer™ software
  • Premier Integration with PowerFlex® AC drives uses the Logix control platform to simplify parameter and tag programming and reduce development time

Packaged Drive Options

  • Power options include circuit breaker, fused disconnect, bypass, and input fuses
  • Output relay and transformer control options
  • Door-mounted human interface module (HIM), hand/off/auto selector switch, status pilot lights, and speed potentiometer

Products

  • 22B PowerFlex 40 AC Drives

Certifications

  • UL, cUL, CE, C-Tick

Certifications apply when product is marked. See our Product Certification site for Declarations of Conformity, certificates and other certification details.

Learn More

  • Premier Integration of the Studio 5000™ Logix Designer application and PowerFlex® drives reduces development time by providing profiles, parameters and standardized tags, as well as copy and paste programming to simplify configuring multiple drives.
  • Our industry expertise in Drives Systems Solutions can help you maximize machine availability and minimize project risk.
  • Intelligent Motor Control Solutions can protect your investment, help optimize productivity and improve uptime.
  • The Integrated Architecture system provides the foundation to drive plantwide optimization efficiently and effectively.

Software

  • Connected Components Workbench Software
    • Leverages Rockwell Automation® and Microsoft® Visual Studio® technologies for fast and easy drive configuration
    • Provides common, easy programming and configuration support for PowerFlex® drives, Micro800™ controllers, PanelView™ Component graphic terminals, and other select Rockwell Automation® devices
    • Lets you create and deploy user-defined function blocks
    • Supports IEC1131 programming through a variety of languages: ladder diagram, function block diagram, structured text
  • Studio 5000 Logix Designer for PowerFlex Drives 
    • One package used to configure your entire Logix system
    • Integrated drive profiles reduce system development time
    • Built-in drive diagnostic, fault, alarm and event information
  • DriveTools SP Software
    • Family of software tools
    • Easy online and offline programming
    • RSLinx® connectivity
    • Includes DriveExecutive™ and DriveObserver™ software
  • Drive Software Feature Comparison [PDF]

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Additional software products are available from Rockwell Software.

Frequently Viewed Publications

TitleNumberLanguage
PowerFlex Family of Low Voltage AC Drives BrochurePFLEX-BR008PDFEN, ES, FR, IT, NL, PT, TR, ZC, ZH
PowerFlex 40 Standard Drives Product Profile22-PP001PDFEN
PowerFlex Standard Drives Low Voltage Selection GuidePFLEX-SG002PDFCS, DE, EN, ES, FR, IT, JA, KO, PT, RU, TR, ZH
PowerFlex 4/40 Standard Drives Technical Data22-TD001PDFEN
PowerFlex 40 Packaged Drives Installation Instructions23B-IN001PDFEN
PowerFlex 40 Standard Drives Quick Start22B-QS001PDFDE, EN, ES, FR, IT, NL, PT
PowerFlex 40 Standard Drives User Manual22B-UM001PDFEN
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Accessories

We offer a variety of accessories for your PowerFlex 40 AC Drives, including:

  • Communication option kits
  • DriveGuard safe torque-off safety options
  • Human interface modules and accessories
  • Reflected wave reduction modules
  • Terminators

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