602 kW, 720 kVA — what the ratings actually mean for the load
The ATV1200A7204242: The 602 kW motor power rating is for synchronous or asynchronous motors — the drive handles both types. The 720 kVA apparent power figure tells you the transformer and upstream gear need to support that full kVA, not just the motor kW. Supply voltage limits are 2970-3630 V, which puts this squarely in medium-voltage drive territory — not your 480 V VFD. The 24-pulse diode rectifier input drastically reduces line harmonics compared to a 6- or 12-pulse front end, which matters for utility compliance and transformer heating on weak grids. Overload capability is specified as 1.2 In for 60 s (standard overload) and 1.5 In for 3 s, with a high-overload profile at 1.5 In for 60 s and 1.85 In for 3 s. That high-overload window covers crusher starts or extruder breakaway torque without oversizing the drive.
Floor-standing cabinet — dimensions and cooling reality
This drive ships in a floor-standing enclosure with separate air flows for power and control sections. Standard-efficiency dimensions are 2520 mm high x 2660 mm wide x 1400 mm deep; the high-efficiency variant grows to 2670 mm high x 3260 mm wide x 1500 mm deep. Cooling is forced convection, moving 9900 m³/h (standard) or 16500 m³/h (high efficiency) of air. That volume dictates the room ventilation — don't tuck this into a closet without ducting. Noise level is 80 dB, so ear protection is mandatory near the cabinet during operation. Operating position is vertical ±10 degrees. Altitude derating starts at 1000 m: 0.6 % per 100 m above that. At 2000 m, you lose 6 % of the rated current — plan the motor match accordingly.
Compliance and construction — what the nameplate carries
CE marked. Complies with EN/IEC 60204-11, EN/IEC 60529, EN/IEC 61800-3 (EMC), EN/IEC 61800-4, and EN/IEC 61800-5-1 (safety). Pollution degree 2 per 61800-5-1. Dielectric strength is 20 kV AC between earth and power terminals. The drive composition includes 12 power cells, a phase-shifting transformer, medium-voltage arrestors, cooling fans, and an HMI — it's a complete medium-voltage drive system in one enclosure, not a bare inverter section. Prospective line short-circuit current rating is 31.5 kA for 150 ms — that's the fault-withstand capability the cabinet and buswork are designed for. Ground fault protection is integrated on the drive side.