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That heavy-duty ceiling means the drive handles 132 kW continuous without tripping on overload, useful for constant-torque loads like conveyors or extruders where the margin matters. The drive accepts both synchronous and asynchronous motors, so it covers induction machines and permanent-magnet motors on the same unit — no hardware swap needed between motor types. ## Safety function and standards compliance The drive also carries IEC 61800-3 (EMC), IEC 61800-5-1 (safety), IEC 61000-3-12 (harmonics), and IEC 60721-3 (environmental) compliance, covering the full machinery directive stack for a CE-marked panel. The integrated EMC filter meets category C3 per IEC 61800-3, supporting up to 300 m (984.3 ft) of motor cable without an external output filter — that's enough for most pump and fan installations in industrial buildings. Total harmonic current distortion (THDI) stays below 48 % at full load. ## Fieldbus and control wiring The base unit ships with Modbus serial (2-wire RS 485, RTU frame, 1-247 addresses) and Modbus TCP via the Ethernet port at 10/100 Mbit/s. Slot A accepts plug-in communication modules for Profibus DP V1, PROFINET, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, or CANopen (daisy chain RJ45, SUB-D 9, or screw terminals). That means the drive fits into any major fieldbus architecture without a gateway — just the right option card. The line-side connection uses a screw terminal; the motor connection uses M10 x 2 bars — no crimp lugs needed on the motor side, just ring terminals. ## Mounting, cooling, and environmental limits Cabinet-mount only — UL type 1 or type 12 enclosure integration per UL 61800-5-1. Forced convection cooling keeps the power stage within limits; the switching frequency is adjustable from 2 to 4.9 kHz, but expect derating above the default. Operating altitude is up to 2000 m with current derating starting above 1000 m — factor this into the installation if the panel sits at elevation. Vibration resistance is 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 2-13 Hz and 0.5 gn at 13-200 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6. Shock resistance is 4 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27. The pollution degree is 2 per IEC 61800-5-1, meaning non-conductive pollution only — keep the cabinet clean or add filtration. Noise level is 69 dB per 86/188/EEC — audible in a quiet control room but typical for a drive of this power class. The kit composition includes the control unit, mechanical mounting kits, power connection set, fuses, and the 200 kW power module.","metaTitle":"Schneider ATV6A0C16Q6 Altivar Process VFD, 160 kW ND, 690 V","metaDescription":"Schneider Electric ATV6A0C16Q6 Altivar Process ATV600 AC drive, 160 kW normal duty at 690 V, 132 kW heavy duty. STO SIL 3, integrated EMC filter C3.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 600V"],"specifications":{"title":"ATV6A0C16Q6","Marking":"CE","Variant":"Modular version","Standards":"IEC 61800-3 IEC 61800-5-1 IEC 61000-3-12 IEC 60721-3 IEC 61508 IEC 13849-1","EMC filter":"Integrated 984.3 ft (300 m) IEC 61800-3 category C3","Data format":"8 bits, configurable odd, even or no parity Modbus serial","Noise level":"69 dB 86/188/EEC","Option card":"Slot A communication module, Profibus DP V1 Slot A communication module, PROFINET Slot A communication module, DeviceNet Slot A communication module, Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP Slot A communication module, CANopen daisy chain RJ45 Slot A communication module, CANopen SUB-D 9 Slot A communication module, CANopen screw terminals Slot A/slot B digital and analog I/O extension module Slot A/slot B output relay extension module","description":"Variable speed drive, Altivar Process ATV600, APM, single 690 V, 160 kW","Line current":"163.0 A 690 V normal duty) 138.0 A 690 V heavy duty)","Maximum THDI":"<48 % full load IEC 61000-3-12","Exchange mode":"Half duplex, full duplex, autonegotiation Ethernet/Modbus TCP","Mounting mode":"Cabinet mount","Apparent power":"195 kVA at 690 V normal duty 165 kVA at 690 V heavy duty","Motor power kW":"160.0 kW at 690 V normal duty 132.0 kW at 690 V heavy duty","Output voltage":"<= power supply voltage","Kit composition":"1 control unit mechanical mounting kits power connection set of fuses 1.0 power module 200 kW","Protection type":"Thermal protection motor Safe torque off motor Motor phase break motor Thermal protection drive Safe torque off drive Overheating drive Overcurrent between output phases and earth drive Overload of output voltage drive Short-circuit protection drive Motor phase break drive Overvoltages on the DC bus drive Line supply overvoltage drive Line supply undervoltage drive Line supply phase loss drive Overspeed drive Break on the control circuit drive","Safety function":"STO (safe torque off) SIL 3","Type of cooling":"Forced convection","lifecycle_stage":"current","Method of access":"Slave Modbus TCP","Pollution degree":"2 IEC 61800-5-1","Range of product":"Altivar Process ATV600","Shock resistance":"4 gn 11 ms IEC 60068-2-27","Supply frequency":"50...60 Hz - 5...5 %","Device short name":"ATV6A0","Relative humidity":"5...95 % without condensation IEC 60068-2-3","Transmission rate":"10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet IP/Modbus TCP 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 kbit/s Modbus serial","Operating altitude":"< 2000 m with current derating above 1000m","Physical interface":"2-wire RS 485 Modbus serial","Transmission frame":"RTU Modbus serial","Number of addresses":"1...247 Modbus serial","Product destination":"Synchronous motors Asynchronous motors","Switching frequency":"2...4.9 kHz adjustable with derating factor","Degree of protection":"UL type 1 conforming to UL 61800-5-1 (cabinet integration) UL type 12 conforming to UL 61800-5-1 (cabinet integration)","Frequency resolution":"Display unit 0.1 Hz Analog input 0.012/50 Hz","Prospective line Isc":"50 kA","Type of polarization":"No impedance Modbus serial","Vibration resistance":"1.5 mm peak to peak (f= 2...13 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 0.5 gn (f= 13...200 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6","Braking to standstill":"By DC injection","Electrical connection":"Control removable screw terminals 0.5...1.5 mm² AWG 20...AWG 16 Line side screw terminal Motor M10 x 2 bars","Power dissipation in W":"Forced convection 2950 W 2.5 kHz normal duty) Forced convection 2420 W 2.5 kHz heavy duty)","IP degree of protection":"IP00 for IP21 or IP54 cabinet integration)IEC 61800-5-1 IP00 for IP21 or IP54 cabinet integration)IEC 60529","Motor slip compensation":"Can be suppressed Adjustable Automatic whatever the load Not available in permanent magnet motor law","Number Of Preset Speeds":"16 preset speeds","Network number of phases":"3 phases","Continuous output current":"175.0 A at 2.5 kHz normal duty 145.0 A at 2.5 kHz heavy duty","Maximum transient current":"192.5 A 60 s normal duty) 217.5 A 60 s heavy duty)","Product or component type":"Variable speed drive","[Us] rated supply voltage":"690 V - 15...10 %","Communication port protocol":"Ethernet Modbus serial Modbus TCP","Nominal switching frequency":"2.5 kHz","Environmental characteristic":"Chemical pollution resistance class 3C3 IEC 60721-3-3 Dust pollution resistance class 3S3 IEC 60721-3-3 Humidity resistant class 3K3 IEC 60721-3-3","Product specific application":"Process and utilities","Speed drive output frequency":"0...500 Hz","Electromagnetic compatibility":"Electrostatic discharge immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-2 Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-3 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test level 4 conforming to IEC 61000-4-4 1.2/50 µs - 8/20 µs surge immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-5 Conducted radio-frequency immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-6","Synchronous motor control profile":"Permanent magnet motor Synchronous reluctance motor","Asynchronous motor control profile":"Constant torque standard Variable torque standard Optimized torque mode","Acceleration and deceleration ramps":"S, U or customized Linear adjustable separately from 0.01...9999 s","Ambient air temperature for storage":"-40...158 °F (-40...70 °C)","Permissible temporary current boost":"1.1 x In 60 s normal duty) 1.5 x In 60 s heavy duty)","Ambient air temperature for operation":"14...104 °F (-10...40 °C) without derating 104...122 °F (40...50 °C) with derating factor"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":"https://www.se.com/in/en/product/ATV6A0C16Q6/variable-speed-drive-altivar-process-atv600-apm-single-690-v-160-kw/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"How do I get current pricing and availability for ATV6A0C16Q6?","answer":"Submit an RFQ against your BOM quantity. Pricing and lead time are confirmed at quote time through authorized distribution; no stock-holding claim is made here."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider Electric provide for ATV6A0C16Q6?","answer":"The drive carries CE marking and complies with IEC 61800-3, IEC 61800-5-1, IEC 61000-3-12, IEC 60721-3, IEC 61508, and IEC 13849-1. UL type 1 and type 12 enclosure ratings per UL 61800-5-1 are also listed."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ATV6A0C16Q6","citationPolicyUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/llms.txt","source":"AO Ctrl","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"AO Ctrl\" and link https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ATV6A0C16Q6 when reusing this data. 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