PowerFlex 70 AC Drive 40 A at 30 Hp 20A
Rockwell Automation announces that as of
September 30, 2026,
the PowerFlex 70 AC Drive 40 A at 30 Hp 20A will be discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s).
Discontinued Date:
September 30, 2026
Replacement Category:
Engineering Replacement
Rockwell Automation announces that as of
September 30, 2026,
the PowerFlex 70 AC Drive 40 A at 30 Hp 20A will be discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s).
Discontinued Date:
September 30, 2026
Replacement Category:
Engineering Replacement
| Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT Installed |
|---|---|
| Brake Resistor | With Internal |
| Feedback Options | No ftdback |
| Filter Options | W/ EMC Filt & ComModeChoke |
| Internal Communication Module | No Communication Module |
| Degree of protection (IP) | IP66 |
|---|---|
| Shock | 15 G peak for 11 ms duration (±1.0 ms) |
| Vibration | 0.152 mm (0.006 in) displacement, 1 G peak |
| Number of analogue outputs | 1 None |
|---|---|
| Mains voltage | 480 V |
| Integrated breaking resistance | True |
| Internal dynamic brake resistors | 62 ohm |
| Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT installed |
| Bus undervoltage output shutoff | 437V DC @ 480V |
| Bus undervoltage fault level | 300V DC @ 480V |
| Internal communication module | No communication module |
| AC input undervoltage trip | 280V AC @ 480V |
| Bus voltage, nom | 648V DC @ 480V |
| Bus overvoltage trip | 810V DC @ 480V |
| Circuit breaker current rating, max | 150A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Motor circuit protector current rating, max | 50A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Logic control ride-thru | 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical |
| Brake resistor | Drive mounted brake resistor installed |
| Input current rating | 36.7A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Documentation | Manual |
| Carrier frequency | Standard control: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 kHz, vector control: 2, 4, 8, and 12 kHz, drive rating based on 4 kHz |
| AC input overvoltage trip | 570V AC @ 480V |
| Input power rating | 30.5 kVA @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Dual element time delay fuse current rating | 50...90A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Non-time delay fuse current rating | 50...150A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Heat sink thermistor | Monitored by microprocessor overtemp trip |
| Drive to motor power ratio, max | Recommended not greater than 2:1 ratio |
| Stop modes | Multiple progmable stop modes including - RA, Coast, DC-brake, Fast brake, RA-to-hold and S-curve |
| Acceleration/deceleration | Two independently progmable accel and decel times. Each time can be progmed from 0...3600 s in 0.1 s increments |
| Number of digital inputs | 6 None |
| Number of digital outputs | 2 None |
| Number of analogue inputs | 2 None |
| Human interface model | No HIM-blank plate |
| Supporting protocol for DeviceNet | True |
| Application in industrial area permitted | True |
| Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP | True |
| Mains frequency | 50 Hz |
| Internal EMC filtering | S environment filter per CE EMC directive (89/336/EEC) |
| Feedback option | No ftdback |
| Torque regulation | Without ftdback +/-10%, with ftdback +/-5% |
| Enclosure type | Flanged Mount - Front IP20, NEMA Type 1, Rear = NEMA Type 4X/12 (Indoor /Outdoor) |
| Output current rating | 40 A, 30 Hp normal duty, 25 Hp heavy duty, frame D |
| Cooling fan operation | Frames B, D, and E: fan operates when power is applied and in run condition |
| Control options | Enhanced control with 24V I/O |
| Drive overcurrent trip | Software current limit: 20...160% of rated current |
| Efficiency | 97.5% at rated A, nominal line volts |
| Current limit capability | Proactive current limit progmable from 20...160% of rated output current, Independently progmable proportional and integral gain |
| Selectable motor control | Sensorless vector with full tuning. Standards V/Hz with full custom capability and vector control |
| Input phases | Three-phase input provides full rating for all drives. single-phase ops provides 50% of rated current |
| Control method | Sine coded PWM with progmable carrier frequency. Ratings apply to all drives |
| Number of HW-interfaces RS-232 | 2 None |
| Number of HW-interfaces RS-485 | 2 None |
| Number of HW-interfaces USB | 2 None |
| Number of phases output | 3 None |
| Number of phases input | 3 None |
| Relative symmetric net voltage tolerance | 10 % |
| With control element | True |
| Supporting protocol for TCP/IP | True |
| Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS | True |
| Supporting protocol for CAN | True |
| Supporting protocol for Modbus | True |
| Application in domestic- and commercial area permitted | True |
| Input frequency tolerance | 47 Hz |
| Voltage tolerance | -10 % |
| Output voltage range | 0 to rated motor voltage |
| Power ride-thru | 15 ms at full load |
| Short circuit trip | Phase-to-phase on drive output |
| Ground fault trip | Phase-to-ground on drive output |
| Control logic noise immunity | Showering arc transients upto 1500V peak |
| Line transients | Up to 6000 volts peak per IEEE C62.41-1991 |
| Intermittent overload | 110% overload capability for up to 1 min, 150% overload capability for up to 3 s |
| Height, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 350 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 210.7 mm |
| Width, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 219.9 mm |
| Weight, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 9.13 kg |
| Altitude | 1000 m (3300 ft.) maximum without derating |
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) | 4X |
| Surrounding air temperature, max | Flange mount: 0...50 °C (32...122 °F) without derating |
| Atmosphere | Drive must not be installed in an area where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust, If the drive is not going to be installed immediately, store the drive where it is not exposed to a corrosive atmosphere |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C |
| Relative humidity | 5...95% noncondensing |
| Pollution degree 1 according to EN 61800-5-1 | No pollution occurs, only dry non-conductive pollution occurs, and has no influence |
| Pollution degree 2 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs, Occasionally a temporary conductivity, caused by condensation is expected when the drive is out of ops |
| Surrounding environment pollution degree | All enclosures are acceptable for pollution degree 1 and 2, an enclosure that meets or exceeds IP54, NEMA/UL type 12, is required for pollution degree 3 and 4 |
Sales Info
| Repairable | REPAIRABLE |
| Preferred Availability | false |
| Quick Turnaround | false |
| Dimension Height | 32.4 |
| Lead Time | 42 |
| Dimension Width | 33.0 |
| Dimension Length | 44.801 |
| Stock Status | NON_STOCKED |
| Weight | 10.403 |
| Weight Unit | KG |
| Dimension Unit | CM |
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| 2D Dimension Drawing (PDF) | Download (PDF) |
| 3D STEP (STP) Model | Download (ZIP) |
| PowerTerminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
| Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) | Download (PDF) |
| 2D Dimension Drawing (DWG/DXF) | Download (ZIP) |
| Control Terminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| 2D Dimension Drawing (PDF) Download (PDF) |
| 3D STEP (STP) Model Download (ZIP) |
| PowerTerminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
| Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) Download (PDF) |
| 2D Dimension Drawing (DWG/DXF) Download (ZIP) |
| Control Terminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
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| Type | Resource | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Application Techniques | APPLICATION_TECHNIQUES_pflex-at001_-en-p | PFLEX-AT001 |
| General | User Manual | -- |
| General | Product Profile | -- |
| General | Product Brochure | -- |
| General | Wire Size Table | -- |
| General | User Manual Documentation Update | -- |
| General | Parameter List | -- |
| General | Routine Maintenance Guidelines | -- |
| General | Specification Sheet | -- |
| General | PowerFlex 70 700 Reference Manual - Vol 1 | PFLEX-RM001 |
| General | Drive Specification | -- |
| General | Product Cutsheet | -- |
| General | Fuse Size Table | -- |
| General | Short Circuit Ratings Data Sheet | -- |
| Installation Instructions | INSTALLATION_INSTRUCTIONS_20a-in002_-mu-p | 20A-IN002 |
| Quick Reference | QUICK_REFERENCE_20him-qr001_-mu-p | 20HIM-QR001 |
| Reference Manual | REFERENCE_MANUAL_pflex-rm004_-en-e | PFLEX-RM004 |
| Technical Data | 20a-td001_-en-p | 20A-TD001 |
| User Manual | USER_MANUAL_20a-um001_-en-p | 20A-UM001 |
| Wiring Diagram | WIRING_DIAGRAM_21vw-wd002_-en-p | 21VW-WD002 |
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Technical Specifications
| Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT Installed |
|---|---|
| Brake Resistor | With Internal |
| Feedback Options | No ftdback |
| Filter Options | W/ EMC Filt & ComModeChoke |
| Internal Communication Module | No Communication Module |
| Degree of protection (IP) | IP66 |
|---|---|
| Shock | 15 G peak for 11 ms duration (±1.0 ms) |
| Vibration | 0.152 mm (0.006 in) displacement, 1 G peak |
| Number of analogue outputs | 1 None |
|---|---|
| Mains voltage | 480 V |
| Integrated breaking resistance | True |
| Internal dynamic brake resistors | 62 ohm |
| Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT installed |
| Bus undervoltage output shutoff | 437V DC @ 480V |
| Bus undervoltage fault level | 300V DC @ 480V |
| Internal communication module | No communication module |
| AC input undervoltage trip | 280V AC @ 480V |
| Bus voltage, nom | 648V DC @ 480V |
| Bus overvoltage trip | 810V DC @ 480V |
| Circuit breaker current rating, max | 150A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Motor circuit protector current rating, max | 50A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Logic control ride-thru | 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical |
| Brake resistor | Drive mounted brake resistor installed |
| Input current rating | 36.7A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Documentation | Manual |
| Carrier frequency | Standard control: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 kHz, vector control: 2, 4, 8, and 12 kHz, drive rating based on 4 kHz |
| AC input overvoltage trip | 570V AC @ 480V |
| Input power rating | 30.5 kVA @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Dual element time delay fuse current rating | 50...90A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Non-time delay fuse current rating | 50...150A @ 480V AC, 3-phase |
| Heat sink thermistor | Monitored by microprocessor overtemp trip |
| Drive to motor power ratio, max | Recommended not greater than 2:1 ratio |
| Stop modes | Multiple progmable stop modes including - RA, Coast, DC-brake, Fast brake, RA-to-hold and S-curve |
| Acceleration/deceleration | Two independently progmable accel and decel times. Each time can be progmed from 0...3600 s in 0.1 s increments |
| Number of digital inputs | 6 None |
| Number of digital outputs | 2 None |
| Number of analogue inputs | 2 None |
| Human interface model | No HIM-blank plate |
| Supporting protocol for DeviceNet | True |
| Application in industrial area permitted | True |
| Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP | True |
| Mains frequency | 50 Hz |
| Internal EMC filtering | S environment filter per CE EMC directive (89/336/EEC) |
| Feedback option | No ftdback |
| Torque regulation | Without ftdback +/-10%, with ftdback +/-5% |
| Enclosure type | Flanged Mount - Front IP20, NEMA Type 1, Rear = NEMA Type 4X/12 (Indoor /Outdoor) |
| Output current rating | 40 A, 30 Hp normal duty, 25 Hp heavy duty, frame D |
| Cooling fan operation | Frames B, D, and E: fan operates when power is applied and in run condition |
| Control options | Enhanced control with 24V I/O |
| Drive overcurrent trip | Software current limit: 20...160% of rated current |
| Efficiency | 97.5% at rated A, nominal line volts |
| Current limit capability | Proactive current limit progmable from 20...160% of rated output current, Independently progmable proportional and integral gain |
| Selectable motor control | Sensorless vector with full tuning. Standards V/Hz with full custom capability and vector control |
| Input phases | Three-phase input provides full rating for all drives. single-phase ops provides 50% of rated current |
| Control method | Sine coded PWM with progmable carrier frequency. Ratings apply to all drives |
| Number of HW-interfaces RS-232 | 2 None |
| Number of HW-interfaces RS-485 | 2 None |
| Number of HW-interfaces USB | 2 None |
| Number of phases output | 3 None |
| Number of phases input | 3 None |
| Relative symmetric net voltage tolerance | 10 % |
| With control element | True |
| Supporting protocol for TCP/IP | True |
| Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS | True |
| Supporting protocol for CAN | True |
| Supporting protocol for Modbus | True |
| Application in domestic- and commercial area permitted | True |
| Input frequency tolerance | 47 Hz |
| Voltage tolerance | -10 % |
| Output voltage range | 0 to rated motor voltage |
| Power ride-thru | 15 ms at full load |
| Short circuit trip | Phase-to-phase on drive output |
| Ground fault trip | Phase-to-ground on drive output |
| Control logic noise immunity | Showering arc transients upto 1500V peak |
| Line transients | Up to 6000 volts peak per IEEE C62.41-1991 |
| Intermittent overload | 110% overload capability for up to 1 min, 150% overload capability for up to 3 s |
| Height, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 350 mm |
|---|---|
| Depth, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 210.7 mm |
| Width, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 219.9 mm |
| Weight, approx | IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 for indoor use: 9.13 kg |
| Altitude | 1000 m (3300 ft.) maximum without derating |
|---|---|
| Degree of protection (NEMA) | 4X |
| Surrounding air temperature, max | Flange mount: 0...50 °C (32...122 °F) without derating |
| Atmosphere | Drive must not be installed in an area where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust, If the drive is not going to be installed immediately, store the drive where it is not exposed to a corrosive atmosphere |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C |
| Relative humidity | 5...95% noncondensing |
| Pollution degree 1 according to EN 61800-5-1 | No pollution occurs, only dry non-conductive pollution occurs, and has no influence |
| Pollution degree 2 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs, Occasionally a temporary conductivity, caused by condensation is expected when the drive is out of ops |
| Surrounding environment pollution degree | All enclosures are acceptable for pollution degree 1 and 2, an enclosure that meets or exceeds IP54, NEMA/UL type 12, is required for pollution degree 3 and 4 |
Sales Info
| Repairable | REPAIRABLE |
| Preferred Availability | false |
| Quick Turnaround | false |
| Dimension Height | 32.4 |
| Lead Time | 42 |
| Dimension Width | 33.0 |
| Dimension Length | 44.801 |
| Stock Status | NON_STOCKED |
| Weight | 10.403 |
| Weight Unit | KG |
| Dimension Unit | CM |
Drawings
| Drawings | |
|---|---|
| 2D Dimension Drawing (PDF) | Download (PDF) |
| 3D STEP (STP) Model | Download (ZIP) |
| PowerTerminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
| Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) | Download (PDF) |
| 2D Dimension Drawing (DWG/DXF) | Download (ZIP) |
| Control Terminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
| Drawings |
|---|
| 2D Dimension Drawing (PDF) Download (PDF) |
| 3D STEP (STP) Model Download (ZIP) |
| PowerTerminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
| Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) Download (PDF) |
| 2D Dimension Drawing (DWG/DXF) Download (ZIP) |
| Control Terminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
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Documents
|
APPLICATION_TECHNIQUES_pflex-at001_-en-p
Application Techniques
PFLEX-AT001 |
|
User Manual
General
-- |
|
Product Profile
General
-- |
|
Product Brochure
General
-- |
|
Wire Size Table
General
-- |
|
User Manual Documentation Update
General
-- |
|
Parameter List
General
-- |
|
Routine Maintenance Guidelines
General
-- |
|
Specification Sheet
General
-- |
|
PowerFlex 70 700 Reference Manual - Vol 1
General
PFLEX-RM001 |
|
Drive Specification
General
-- |
|
Product Cutsheet
General
-- |
|
Fuse Size Table
General
-- |
|
Short Circuit Ratings Data Sheet
General
-- |
|
INSTALLATION_INSTRUCTIONS_20a-in002_-mu-p
Installation Instructions
20A-IN002 |
|
QUICK_REFERENCE_20him-qr001_-mu-p
Quick Reference
20HIM-QR001 |
|
REFERENCE_MANUAL_pflex-rm004_-en-e
Reference Manual
PFLEX-RM004 |
|
20a-td001_-en-p
Technical Data
20A-TD001 |
|
USER_MANUAL_20a-um001_-en-p
User Manual
20A-UM001 |
|
WIRING_DIAGRAM_21vw-wd002_-en-p
Wiring Diagram
21VW-WD002 |
| Type | Resource | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Application Techniques | APPLICATION_TECHNIQUES_pflex-at001_-en-p | PFLEX-AT001 |
| General | User Manual | -- |
| General | Product Profile | -- |
| General | Product Brochure | -- |
| General | Wire Size Table | -- |
| General | User Manual Documentation Update | -- |
| General | Parameter List | -- |
| General | Routine Maintenance Guidelines | -- |
| General | Specification Sheet | -- |
| General | PowerFlex 70 700 Reference Manual - Vol 1 | PFLEX-RM001 |
| General | Drive Specification | -- |
| General | Product Cutsheet | -- |
| General | Fuse Size Table | -- |
| General | Short Circuit Ratings Data Sheet | -- |
| Installation Instructions | INSTALLATION_INSTRUCTIONS_20a-in002_-mu-p | 20A-IN002 |
| Quick Reference | QUICK_REFERENCE_20him-qr001_-mu-p | 20HIM-QR001 |
| Reference Manual | REFERENCE_MANUAL_pflex-rm004_-en-e | PFLEX-RM004 |
| Technical Data | 20a-td001_-en-p | 20A-TD001 |
| User Manual | USER_MANUAL_20a-um001_-en-p | 20A-UM001 |
| Wiring Diagram | WIRING_DIAGRAM_21vw-wd002_-en-p | 21VW-WD002 |
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