
20BE041A3AYNANC0
PowerFlex 700 AC Drive 41 A at 40 Hp 20B

Rockwell Automation announces that as of June 01, 2023, the PowerFlex 700 AC Drive 41 A at 40 Hp 20B will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date:
June 01, 2023
Replacement Category:
Functional Replacement
Product at a glance
Rockwell Automation announces that as of June 01, 2023, the PowerFlex 700 AC Drive 41 A at 40 Hp 20B will be discontinued and no longer available for sale. Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s)
Discontinued Date:
June 01, 2023
Replacement Category:
Functional Replacement
Product at a glance
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT Installed |
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Brake Resistor | No Internal |
Custom Drive/Firmware | No Custom Firmware |
Feedback Options | No ftdback |
Internal Communication Module | No Communication Module |
Degree of protection (IP) | IP20 |
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Shock | 15 G peak for 11 ms duration (±1.0 ms) |
PWM frequency | 4 kHz @ 810V DC |
Vibration | 0.152 mm (0.006 in) displacement, 1 G peak |
Number of analogue outputs | 2 |
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Mains voltage | 600 V |
Integrated breaking resistance | False |
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT installed |
Internal communication module | No communication module |
Fuse current rating | 70A @ 810V DC |
Input voltage rating | 600V AC, 3-phase, 60 Hz |
AC input undervoltage trip | Frames 0...4: 345V AC @ 600V |
Bus voltage, nom | Frames 0...4: 810V DC @ 600V |
Bus undervoltage shutoff/fault | Frames 0...4: 381V DC @ 600V |
Bus overvoltage trip | Frames 0...4: 1013V DC @ 600V |
Output voltage rating | 0...575V AC @ 600V AC, 1-phase |
Circuit breaker current rating, max | 150A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Motor circuit protector current rating, max | 100A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Output current rating, continuous | 41A @ 810V DC |
Output current rating, 1 min | 48A @ 810V DC |
Output current rating, 3 sec | 64A @ 810V DC |
Logic control ride-thru | 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical |
Brake resistor | No internal brake resistor |
Input current rating | 43.9A @ 810V DC |
Documentation | Manual |
Carrier frequency | 2, 4, 8, and 10 kHz. Drive rating based on 4 kHz |
Encoder quadrature | 90 degrees, ±27 degrees at 25 °C (77 °F) |
AC input overvoltage trip | Frames 0...4: 716V AC @ 600V |
Input power rating | 39.1 kVA @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Dual element time delay fuse current rating | 50...90A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Non-time delay fuse current rating | 50...150A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Digital input latency, typical | 9.2 ms @ stop signal for SVC motor control |
Heat sink thermistor | Monitored by microprocessor overtemp trip |
Digital input latency | 9.2...16.0 ms @ start signal for SVC motor control |
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 |
Frequency accuracy | Digital input: within ±0.01% of set output frequency |
Analog input latency, typical | 6.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Number of digital inputs | 6 |
Number of digital outputs | 3 |
Internal watts loss | 109 W @ 600V @ 40Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Number of analogue inputs | 2 |
Motor voltage, nom | 690V @ 500...690V drive rating, 690V nominal line voltage |
Human interface model | LCD display full numeric keypad with progming keys |
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet | True |
External watts loss | 459 W @ 600V @ 40Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Max. output frequency | 420 Hz |
Total watts loss | 569 W @ 600V @ 40Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Line voltage, nom | 690V @ 500...690V drive rating, 690V nominal motor voltage |
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP | True |
Mains frequency | 60 Hz |
Actual short circuit rating | Determined by AIC rating of installed fuse/circuit breaker |
Internal EMC filtering | With EMC filter with common mode choke |
Custom drive/firmware | No custom firmware |
Feedback option | No ftdback |
Analog input latency | 4.8...12.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Drive full power range | 690...759V @ 500...690V drive rating |
Drive operating range | 475...759V @ 500...690V drive rating |
Torque regulation | Without ftdback: ±5 %, 600 rad/sec bandwidth |
Enclosure type | IP20/NEMA/UL Type 1 |
Output current rating | 41 A, 40 Hp normal duty, 30 Hp heavy duty, frame 3 |
Control options | Vector control with 24V DC I/O |
Drive overcurrent trip | Instantaneous current limit: 220...300% of rated current (dependent on drive rating) |
Efficiency | 97.5% at rated A, nominal line volts |
Encoder supply | 12V @ 250mA. 12V @ 10mA minimum inputs isolated with differential transmitter, 250 kHz maximum |
Speed control-speed regulation | Without ftdback (Vector Control Mode): 0.1 % of base speed across 120:1 speed range, 120:1 operating range, 50 rad/sec bandwidth |
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 |
Frequency control-speed regulation | With slip compensation (Volts per Hz mode): 0.5% of base speed across 40:1 speed range, 40:1 operating range, 10 rad/sec bandwidth |
Input phases | 3-phase input provides full rating for all drives. 1-phase ops possible on certain drives and provides 50 % of rated current. Frames 0...6: drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered package. |
Control method | Sine coded PWM with progmable carrier frequency, ratings apply to all drives, the drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered solution |
Encoder requirements | Encoders must be line driver type, quadrature (dual channel) or pulse (single channel), 8...15V DC output (4...6V DC when jumpers are in 5V position), single-ended or differential and capable of supplying a min. of 10 mA per channel, maximum input frequen |
Number of phases output | 3 |
Number of phases input | 3 |
Relative symmetric net voltage tolerance | 10 % |
With control element | True |
Supporting protocol for LON | True |
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP | True |
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS | True |
Supporting protocol for CAN | True |
Supporting protocol for Modbus | True |
Motor overload protection | Frames 0...6 vector control: powerflex 700 drives with vector control, which is identified by a C or D in position 15 of the catalog number, provide class 10 motor overload protection according to NEC article 430 and motor overtemperature protection acco |
Input frequency tolerance | 47 Hz |
Encoder duty cycle | 50% ±10% |
Displacement power factor (all drives) | 0.98 across speed range |
Short circuit rating, max | 200000 A symmetrical |
Output voltage range | 0 to rated motor voltage |
Encoder type | Incremental, dual channel |
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 |
Drive to motor power ratio, min | Recommended not less than 1:2 ratio |
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 | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 517.5 mm |
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Depth, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 200 mm |
Width, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 222 mm |
Weight, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 22.68 kg (drive and packaging weight) |
Sound level | Frame 3: 61 dB @ 120 CFM fan velocity |
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Altitude | 1000 m (3300 ft.) maximum without derating |
Degree of protection (NEMA) | 1 |
Surrounding air temperature | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1 (with top label): 0...50 °C (0...122 °F) @ frames 5…6, most ratings |
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 |
Operating temperature | 50 °C @ 810V DC |
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 4 according to EN 61800-5-1 | The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused, for exAle, by conductive dust, rain or snow |
Pollution degree 3 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Conductive pollution occurs, dry non-conductive pollution occurs and becomes conductive due to condensation |
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 |
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Type | Resource | Publication |
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Installation Instructions | 20b-in014_-en-p | 20B-IN014 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
User Manual | 20b-um002_-en-p | 20B-UM002 |
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Technical Specifications
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT Installed |
---|---|
Brake Resistor | No Internal |
Custom Drive/Firmware | No Custom Firmware |
Feedback Options | No ftdback |
Internal Communication Module | No Communication Module |
Degree of protection (IP) | IP20 |
---|---|
Shock | 15 G peak for 11 ms duration (±1.0 ms) |
PWM frequency | 4 kHz @ 810V DC |
Vibration | 0.152 mm (0.006 in) displacement, 1 G peak |
Number of analogue outputs | 2 |
---|---|
Mains voltage | 600 V |
Integrated breaking resistance | False |
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT installed |
Internal communication module | No communication module |
Fuse current rating | 70A @ 810V DC |
Input voltage rating | 600V AC, 3-phase, 60 Hz |
AC input undervoltage trip | Frames 0...4: 345V AC @ 600V |
Bus voltage, nom | Frames 0...4: 810V DC @ 600V |
Bus undervoltage shutoff/fault | Frames 0...4: 381V DC @ 600V |
Bus overvoltage trip | Frames 0...4: 1013V DC @ 600V |
Output voltage rating | 0...575V AC @ 600V AC, 1-phase |
Circuit breaker current rating, max | 150A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Motor circuit protector current rating, max | 100A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Output current rating, continuous | 41A @ 810V DC |
Output current rating, 1 min | 48A @ 810V DC |
Output current rating, 3 sec | 64A @ 810V DC |
Logic control ride-thru | 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical |
Brake resistor | No internal brake resistor |
Input current rating | 43.9A @ 810V DC |
Documentation | Manual |
Carrier frequency | 2, 4, 8, and 10 kHz. Drive rating based on 4 kHz |
Encoder quadrature | 90 degrees, ±27 degrees at 25 °C (77 °F) |
AC input overvoltage trip | Frames 0...4: 716V AC @ 600V |
Input power rating | 39.1 kVA @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Dual element time delay fuse current rating | 50...90A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Non-time delay fuse current rating | 50...150A @ 600V AC, 3-phase |
Digital input latency, typical | 9.2 ms @ stop signal for SVC motor control |
Heat sink thermistor | Monitored by microprocessor overtemp trip |
Digital input latency | 9.2...16.0 ms @ start signal for SVC motor control |
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 |
Frequency accuracy | Digital input: within ±0.01% of set output frequency |
Analog input latency, typical | 6.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Number of digital inputs | 6 |
Number of digital outputs | 3 |
Internal watts loss | 109 W @ 600V @ 40Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Number of analogue inputs | 2 |
Motor voltage, nom | 690V @ 500...690V drive rating, 690V nominal line voltage |
Human interface model | LCD display full numeric keypad with progming keys |
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet | True |
External watts loss | 459 W @ 600V @ 40Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Max. output frequency | 420 Hz |
Total watts loss | 569 W @ 600V @ 40Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Line voltage, nom | 690V @ 500...690V drive rating, 690V nominal motor voltage |
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP | True |
Mains frequency | 60 Hz |
Actual short circuit rating | Determined by AIC rating of installed fuse/circuit breaker |
Internal EMC filtering | With EMC filter with common mode choke |
Custom drive/firmware | No custom firmware |
Feedback option | No ftdback |
Analog input latency | 4.8...12.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Drive full power range | 690...759V @ 500...690V drive rating |
Drive operating range | 475...759V @ 500...690V drive rating |
Torque regulation | Without ftdback: ±5 %, 600 rad/sec bandwidth |
Enclosure type | IP20/NEMA/UL Type 1 |
Output current rating | 41 A, 40 Hp normal duty, 30 Hp heavy duty, frame 3 |
Control options | Vector control with 24V DC I/O |
Drive overcurrent trip | Instantaneous current limit: 220...300% of rated current (dependent on drive rating) |
Efficiency | 97.5% at rated A, nominal line volts |
Encoder supply | 12V @ 250mA. 12V @ 10mA minimum inputs isolated with differential transmitter, 250 kHz maximum |
Speed control-speed regulation | Without ftdback (Vector Control Mode): 0.1 % of base speed across 120:1 speed range, 120:1 operating range, 50 rad/sec bandwidth |
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 |
Frequency control-speed regulation | With slip compensation (Volts per Hz mode): 0.5% of base speed across 40:1 speed range, 40:1 operating range, 10 rad/sec bandwidth |
Input phases | 3-phase input provides full rating for all drives. 1-phase ops possible on certain drives and provides 50 % of rated current. Frames 0...6: drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered package. |
Control method | Sine coded PWM with progmable carrier frequency, ratings apply to all drives, the drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered solution |
Encoder requirements | Encoders must be line driver type, quadrature (dual channel) or pulse (single channel), 8...15V DC output (4...6V DC when jumpers are in 5V position), single-ended or differential and capable of supplying a min. of 10 mA per channel, maximum input frequen |
Number of phases output | 3 |
Number of phases input | 3 |
Relative symmetric net voltage tolerance | 10 % |
With control element | True |
Supporting protocol for LON | True |
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP | True |
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS | True |
Supporting protocol for CAN | True |
Supporting protocol for Modbus | True |
Motor overload protection | Frames 0...6 vector control: powerflex 700 drives with vector control, which is identified by a C or D in position 15 of the catalog number, provide class 10 motor overload protection according to NEC article 430 and motor overtemperature protection acco |
Input frequency tolerance | 47 Hz |
Encoder duty cycle | 50% ±10% |
Displacement power factor (all drives) | 0.98 across speed range |
Short circuit rating, max | 200000 A symmetrical |
Output voltage range | 0 to rated motor voltage |
Encoder type | Incremental, dual channel |
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 |
Drive to motor power ratio, min | Recommended not less than 1:2 ratio |
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 | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 517.5 mm |
---|---|
Depth, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 200 mm |
Width, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 222 mm |
Weight, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 22.68 kg (drive and packaging weight) |
Sound level | Frame 3: 61 dB @ 120 CFM fan velocity |
---|---|
Altitude | 1000 m (3300 ft.) maximum without derating |
Degree of protection (NEMA) | 1 |
Surrounding air temperature | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1 (with top label): 0...50 °C (0...122 °F) @ frames 5…6, most ratings |
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 |
Operating temperature | 50 °C @ 810V DC |
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 4 according to EN 61800-5-1 | The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused, for exAle, by conductive dust, rain or snow |
Pollution degree 3 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Conductive pollution occurs, dry non-conductive pollution occurs and becomes conductive due to condensation |
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 |
Drawings
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Documents
20b-in014_-en-p
Installation Instructions
20B-IN014 |
20b-td001_-en-p
Technical Data
20B-TD001 |
20b-td001_-en-p
Technical Data
20B-TD001 |
20b-um002_-en-p
User Manual
20B-UM002 |
Type | Resource | Publication |
---|---|---|
Installation Instructions | 20b-in014_-en-p | 20B-IN014 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
User Manual | 20b-um002_-en-p | 20B-UM002 |
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Certifications
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Technotes
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