Schneider Electric Altivar Frequency converters

2018: Altivar Machine ATV340

On May 28, 2018 the Schneider Electric company announced expansion of family of the frequency converters AltivarTM. The Altivar Machine ATV340 series combines simplicity of installation and modern control algorithms for easy integration in automation systems of industrial mechanisms that answers requests of an era of "smart" machines.

Main advantage of a series for the industry – in an opportunity to offer better products with the optimized cost and term.

The frequency converters ATV340 have high rates of performance. Devices are developed including for control of mechanisms with high dynamics. They provide flexibility of work for all types of electric motors in the closed or opened circuit. Use of technology of a fast Ethernet and the minimum cycle of poll - 1 ms – allow to reduce a response time at increase mechanism capacity. Also built-in multiprotocol based on Ethernet, the built-in module of the encoder, function for industry applications and compatibility with a wide number of electric motors allow to achieve additional flexibility at design.

Altivar Machine ATV340 allow to reduce design time significantly. Complete replication of the project is available on clicking of one button, and ready libraries of the tested architecture increase design speed.

ATV340 has the certificate of cyber security of Achilles level 2 and completely conforms to standards of EN ISO 1384901 and EN 62061. Devices are intended for work in environments with the high level of dust and the increased vibration at a temperature to 60ºC. Remote monitoring provides predictive service, and function of fast replacement allows to reduce time of service works.

The frequency converters Altivar Machine ATV340 are suitable for work in different industries - such as packaging, processing and material handling, hoisting-and-transport equipment.

2016: Altivar Machine ATV320

On November 7, 2016 the Schneider Electric company announced release of Altivar Machine ATV320 – the variable-frequency drive for use in a power range from 0.18 to 15 kW (0.25 - 20 hp).

The device is developed for OEM manufacturing and enters Altivar Machine product line. The drive helps to increase efficiency of industrial machines, to lower design costs and development.

Altivar Machine ATV320, (2016)

Altivar Machine ATV320, (2016)

Properties

• executions: "book" and compact. Easy integration practically with any units is provided. It is mounted, both in control cabinets, and in machines;
• the developed communication opportunities allow to integrate the drive with all widespread networks from EtherNet IP to CANopen, providing integration into the solutions Schneider Electric MachineStruxure and promoting compliance of PLCopen;
• positive and exact control of both synchronous, and asynchronous engines;
• reliable construction with a covering of Class 3C3 IEC 60721-3-3 printed circuit boards for use of machines in severe climatic conditions, for example, at a temperature up to 60 °C, without the need for additional cooling;
• the built-in security aids, in addition to function of shutdown of the moment "Safe Torque Off" provide four functions for complete monitoring of security that simplifies certifications of machines and provides compliance to requirements of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

The Altivar Machine ATV320 series is provided by frequency converters for a wide range of application:

• Packaging
• Material transfer
• Textile production
• Processing of materials
• Actuators
• Elevators

2013: Altivar 1200

The Schneider Electric company provided in August, 2013 the frequency converter for control of electric motors of medium voltage of Altivar 1200. Efficiency of the new transformer, taking into account losses on cooling, is 96.5% at the efficiency of the inverter of 98.5%. The operating voltage of the device is from 3 to 10 kV, and power – from 315 to 16,200 kVA. Harmonic content less than 2%.

The frequency converter Altivar 1200 provides energy saving on average to 30% and uses the most advanced developments of Schneider Electric. In a basic complete set are available: the separate cooling system of power and control parts, the transformer with the integrated air ducts the working to + 90C, built-in uninterruptible power supply unit of APC by Schneider Electric for 30 minutes, a covering for chemically aggressive environments, illumination of a cabinet, execution of IP31, IP41 or IP42.

"Promyshlennost and infrastructure facilities are the most power-intensive branches of the economy. Potential of energy saving of the enterprises in Russia is huge, and it is quickly enough possible to implement it having optimized energy consumption of engines which consume about 60% of the developed electric power. The new frequency converter Altivar 1200 from Schneider Electric will allow the Russian industrial enterprises to save up to 30% of the electric power, at the same time it is very eco-friendly, safe and compact in comparison with analogs. Use of our innovation equipment is capable to reduce considerably in short terms power consumption of production and costs for the electric power", – Vladimir Shatunin, the vice president, the head of Promyshlennost business division of Schneider Electric in Russia noted.

Altivar 1200 has the large 10 inch touch display and the simple software that allows to perform start of the transformer in several contacts. The transformer can manage both asynchronous, and synchronous motors, the systems of cascade start-up and a network bypass and also can work in feedback systems. For reliability augmentation Altivar 1200 can be completed with a solid-state bypass of power cells. The transformer is very easy-to-work also service, frontal access to all elements allows to set it closely to a wall. The combined cabinet is up to 30% more compact than analogs.

The net sinusoidal form of current at the exit of Altivar 1200 is safe for isolation even of very old engines. The lowered harmonic content ensures safety of network, and security of the device is reached at the expense of the system of the blocking locks, bolts of sealing, access lock and signaling system.