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Power up with the PowerFlex 700H

Rockwell Automation has extended the Allen-Bradley Powerflex 700H power range to 2000kW, and offers the popular high power AC drive in IP21 or IP54 dust tight enclosures.



Since its introduction, the PowerFlex 700H has proved a popular choice in applications requiring accurate open-loop speed regulation with slip compensation and excellent low-speed torque, such as fans, pumps, conveyors, mixers, crushers, bark strippers, centrifuges, stamping presses and extruders.

The open frame design makes the PowerFlex 700H more accessible than ever to machine builders requiring precise, reliable and cost-effective motor control for their high-power applications. Open frame access and pull-apart control terminal blocks simplify the task of wiring, and the optimised global voltage settings make the drive quick and easy to configure for applications anywhere in the world.

The power range of PowerFlex 700H has been recently extended to offer 160kW to 1200kW at 380 to 500V and up to 2000kW at 690V. Users can configure the PowerFlex 700H for either Volts-per-Hertz or sensor-less vector control. Standard I/O options include 24V or 115V digital I/O plus analogue I/O for added flexibility.

Extensive communications allow the user to easily integrate the drive into a manufacturing process or machine application using Rockwell Automation NetLinxTM, which includes DeviceNetTM, ControlNetTM and EtherNet/IP networks, as well as other industrial networks. The built-in full-feature LCD display is multi-line and multi-lingual, and the on-board start and assisted start routines allow for easy configuration and tuning of the drive.

Further expanding the PowerFlex 700H is the inclusion of DriveGuard Safe-off functionality. Achieving high standards of worker safety and increasing production efficiency don’t have to be mutually exclusive goals. Integrating safety features helps manufacturers to maximise safety and productivity.

Fully compliant with EN954-1 Category 3, the Safe-off feature of the DriveGuard solution disables the motor and hence the driven machine's ability to move, until it is deemed safe to do so.

For more information, please e-mail us at: info_enews@ra.rockwell.com