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PowerFlex 70 AC Drives

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Our PowerFlex® 70 AC Drives are compact packages of power, control, and operator interface designed to meet demands for space, simplicity, and reliability. These drives provide a broad spectrum of features that help you to easily integrate them into your architecture and configure them for most application needs.

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20A PowerFlex 70
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Overview

  • Power Ratings
    • 200…240V: 0.37…18.5 kW / 0.5…25 Hp / 2.2…70 A
    • 380…480V: 0.37…37 kW / 0.5…50 Hp / 1.1…72 A
    • 500…600V: 0.5…50 Hp / 0.9…52 A
  • IP20 NEMA/UL Type 1, Flange Mount, IP54 NEMA/UL Type 12, IP66 NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use
  • Zero Stacking™ Drives allowable with no reduction of ambient temperature rating (50 °C for IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1 and Flange Mount; 40 °C for IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12)
  • Wall or machine mount
  • V/Hz control, sensorless vector control, Vector Control with FORCE™ Technology
  • Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) including DeviceNet™, ControlNet™, and EtherNet/IP™
  • Speed and torque control with and without encoder feedback
  • Advanced bus regulation and drive overload protection
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Configuration and programming via integral LCD keypad, remote keypad, or software
  • Premier Integration with PowerFlex® AC drives uses the Logix control platform to simplify parameter and tag programming and reduces development time

Available Safety Options

  • Safe Torque-Off option is certified at PLd/SIL2 Cat 3. Removes rotational power to the motor without removing power from the drive for faster startup after a demand on the safety system. All safety options are available as a kit for user installation.

Additional Information

  • Learn how the information from our portfolio of Intelligent Motor Control can position you to make better operating decisions, improve system performance, and gain operation efficiencies.
  • Our Integrated Architecture Solutions provide the foundation to drive plantwide optimization efficiently and effectively, enabling you to respond competitively to the economy and changes in consumer demand.
  • Protect your people, productivity, and environment with our Safety Products and integrated Safety Solutions. We understand your factory floor challenges and can help you meet your goals with one of the broadest safety portfolios in the industry.

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Certifications

ABS CertificationAmerican Bureau of Shipping Certification
C-TICK CertificationC-TICK Certification
UL Listed Component Mark Canadian and United States RequirementsUL Listed Component Mark Canadian and United States Requirements
EAC CertificationEAC Certification
IEC CertificationInternational Electrotechnical Commission Mark
KC CertificationKC Certification
RCM CertificationRCM Certification
  • Meets or exceeds IEC 61800-9-2 IE2 energy efficiency requirements.
  • ABS
  • CE (CE certification testing has not been performed on 600V drives.)
  • IEC (Designed to Meet)
  • C-Tick (excluding 600V)
  • cULus Listed
  • TÜV FS ISO/EN13849-1 (EN954-1) with Safe Torque-Off option
  • RCM
  • KCC
  • Lloyd's Register
  • NSF Certified (IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 only)
  • SEMI F47

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

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Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software is a productivity win and your one-stop shop for managing the Allen-Bradley Logix 5000™ family of controllers and related control system.

Premier integration of Studio 5000 Logix Designer software and PowerFlex® Drives

  • Reduces drive system development time by as much as 70%
  • Allows you to configure controller and drive network connections at the same time
  • Allows you to dynamically select drive parameters transmitted as network I/O
  • Offers continued use of Drive Tools™ SP software via import and export functionality
  • Includes built-in drive diagnostic, fault, alarm, and event information
  • Provides one package to configure your entire Logix system
  • Offers integrated drive profiles that reduce system development time
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Design and Configuration Software

Use Connected Components Workbench software with Microsoft Visual Studio® technology to program your PowerFlex® Drives.

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Each FactoryTalk offering centers on driving your business performance. From the design and commissioning phase on through to board room level data needs, we can bring together value to all users in your operation.

  • DriveTools SP Software
    • Offers easy online and offline programming
    • Includes RSLinx® connectivity
    • Includes DriveExecutive™ and DriveObserver™ software
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Documentation

Resource Publication Number Language
Integrated Architecture Brochure IA-BR005
PowerFlex Family of Low Voltage AC Drives Brochure PFLEX-BR008
PowerFlex Low Voltage Selection Guide PFLEX-SG002
English
PowerFlex 70 AC Drive Technical Data 20A-TD001
English
PowerFlex 70 AC Drive Installation Instructions 20A-IN009
English
PowerFlex 70 AC Drive User Manual 20A-UM001
English
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