{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"ATV6B0M12T6","brand":"Schneider Electric","brandSlug":"schneider","productSlug":"ATV6B0M12T6","canonicalUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ATV6B0M12T6","factsUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/api/mcp/products/ATV6B0M12T6","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Schneider Electric Altivar Process ATV600 ATV6B0M12T6, modular version, 1200 hp at 600 V normal duty, 937 A line current, cabinet mount.","salesMarkdown":"## Drive ratings and motor matching The Schneider Electric ATV6B0M12T6 is an Altivar Process ATV600 drive rated for 1200 hp at 600 V in normal duty, with a line current of 937 A. A heavier-duty profile drops to 1000 hp and 785 A, which is the bound for constant-torque or high-starting-load applications. The normal vs heavy duty split is the first check when matching the drive to a motor nameplate — over-specing the heavy-duty curve on a centrifugal fan buys nothing; under-specing it on a crusher trips on overload. Apparent power at 600 V normal duty is 973 kVA, giving headroom for cable losses and future motor margin. The STO function (SIL 3) is integrated, so no external safety relay is needed when the machine must stop without waiting for a main contactor to drop out. The integrated EMC filter is rated for 300 m motor cable under IEC 61800-3 category C3 conditions. If your panel is in an industrial environment with no residential boundary, that filter alone covers conducted emissions — no external box to source and mount. ## Lifecycle, compliance, and variant The variant is the modular version, meaning the drive is delivered as a kit with a control unit, power module, mounting hardware, fuses, and a front cover. The control unit can be swapped or upgraded without replacing the power stack, simplifying spare-part stocking and mid-life upgrades. Compliance documentation covers IEC 61800-3 (EMC), IEC 61800-5-1 (safety), UL 61800-5-1 (US market), IEC 61508 / ISO 13849-1 (functional safety to SIL 3), and IEC 61000-3-12 (harmonic limits). The drive meets UL Type 1 and Type 12 enclosure integration standards, so a separate cabinet is not required for most industrial environments. ## Layout and integration notes Cabinet mount with forced-convection cooling. The power module requires clearance around it for airflow; the datasheet specifies minimum free space above and below. Pollution degree 2 (IEC 61800-5-1) means typical industrial dust — no special washdown or sealed enclosure needed. Communication boards occupy slot A. Options include Profibus DP V1, Profinet, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP, and CANopen (RJ45, SUB-D 9, or screw terminals). The drive also has a built-in Modbus serial port (RS-485, 2-wire, RTU) at 4.8 to 38.4 kbit/s and an Ethernet IP/Modbus TCP port at 10/100 Mbit/s. Slot B is available for digital/analog I/O or relay expansion. Line-side connection uses M10 screw terminals; motor terminals are M10 bars sized for 0.5–1.5 mm² control wiring. The prospective short-circuit current rating is 50 kA, which sets the minimum SCCR for upstream protective devices. Switching frequency is adjustable 2–4.9 kHz with a derating factor — higher frequencies reduce audible noise but increase losses, so match the setting to the motor cable length and ambient temperature rather than running at max by default.","metaTitle":"Schneider ATV6B0M12T6 Altivar Process, 1200 HP Drive","metaDescription":"ATV6B0M12T6 Altivar Process 600 V drive, 1200 hp normal duty, 937 A line current. Integrated EMC filter C3, STO SIL3. Current production. Source via RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["AC Drive (VFD) 600V"],"specifications":{"title":"ATV6B0M12T6","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 UL 61800-5-1","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":"79 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, Low Harmonic 600 V, 1200 hp","Line current":"937.0 A 600 V normal duty) 785.0 A 600 V heavy duty)","Maximum THDI":"<5 % full load IEEE 519","Exchange mode":"Half duplex, full duplex, autonegotiation Ethernet/Modbus TCP","Mounting mode":"Cabinet mount","Apparent power":"973 kVA at 600 V normal duty 815 kVA at 600 V heavy duty","Motor power hp":"1200.0 hp at 600 V normal duty 1000.0 hp at 600 V heavy duty","Output voltage":"<= power supply voltage","Kit composition":"1 control unit mechanical mounting kits power connection set of fuses 6.0 power module 200 kW 5 front cover","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":"ATV6B0","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 39100 W 2.5 kHz normal duty) Forced convection 32600 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":"1230.0 A at 2.5 kHz normal duty 1030.0 A at 2.5 kHz heavy duty","Maximum transient current":"1353 A 60 s normal duty) 1545 A 60 s heavy duty)","Product or component type":"Variable speed drive","[Us] rated supply voltage":"600 V - 10...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/ATV6B0M12T6/variable-speed-drive-altivar-process-atv600-apm-low-harmonic-600-v-1200-hp/"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the listed marking on this drive?","answer":"The marking is CE, indicating conformity with applicable European directives."},{"question":"What is the listed variant of ATV6B0M12T6?","answer":"The variant is modular version. It is supplied as a kit including control unit, power module, mounting kits, fuses, and front cover."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Schneider provide for this part?","answer":"The drive complies with IEC 61800-3 (EMC, category C3), IEC 61800-5-1 (product safety), UL 61800-5-1, IEC 61508 (functional safety to SIL 3), ISO 13849-1, and IEC 61000-3-12. STO is certified to SIL 3."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://aoctrl.com/schneider/ATV6B0M12T6","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/ATV6B0M12T6 when reusing this data. 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