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Schneider Electric ATV212HD18N4LCD — AC Drive (VFD) 480V

Schneider ATV212HD18N4LCD AC Drive, 18.5 kW / 25 hp, 480 V

MPNATV212HD18N4LCD
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Schneider Electric Altivar 212 series, ATV212HD18N4LCD AC drive, 18.5 kW / 25 hp, 480 V, 27.8 A line current, integrated C2 EMC filter, IP20, 245 x 330 x 190 mm.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

ATV212HD18N4LCD — Identification
ParameterValue
Product typeVariable speed drive
Device short nameATV212
Product range / familyAltivar 212
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Power & Output
ParameterValue
Motor power (kW)18.5 kW
Continuous output current37 A at 380 V 37 A at 460 V
Max. transient current40.7 A for 60 s
Apparent power28.2 kVA at 380 V
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Input / Supply
ParameterValue
Rated supply voltage range380...480 V - 15...10 %
Input line current27.8 A at 480 V 34.8 A at 380 V
Network number of phases3 phases
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Control & Performance
ParameterValue
Output frequency range0.5...200 Hz
Asynchronous motor control modesVoltage/frequency ratio, 2 points Voltage/frequency ratio, automatic IR compensation (U/f + automatic Uo) Voltage/frequency ratio, 5 points Voltage/frequency ratio - Energy Saving, quadratic U/f Flux vector control without sensor, standard
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Protection & EMC
ParameterValue
Integrated EMC filter classClass C2 EMC filter integrated
Protection functionsOverheating protection: drive Thermal power stage: drive Short-circuit between motor phases: drive Input phase breaks: drive Overcurrent between output phases and earth: drive Overvoltages on the DC bus: drive Break on the control circuit: drive Against exceeding limit speed: drive Line supply overvoltage and undervoltage: drive Line supply undervoltage: drive Against input phase loss: drive Thermal protection: motor Motor phase break: motor With PTC probes: motor
EMC immunity testsElectrostatic 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 Voltage dips and interruptions immunity test conforming to IEC 61000-4-11
Prospective short-circuit current (Isc)22 kA
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Mechanical & Cooling
ParameterValue
IP degree of protectionIP20 on upper part without blanking plate on cover conforming to EN/IEC 61800-5-1 IP20 on upper part without blanking plate on cover conforming to EN/IEC 60529 IP21 conforming to EN/IEC 61800-5-1 IP21 conforming to EN/IEC 60529 IP41 on upper part conforming to EN/IEC 61800-5-1 IP41 on upper part conforming to EN/IEC 60529
Acoustic noise level54 dB conforming to 86/188/EEC
Assembly / installation styleWith heat sink
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature-10...40 °C (without derating) 40...50 °C (with derating factor)
Operating altitude1000...3000 m limited to 2000 m for the Corner Grounded distribution network with current derating 1 % per 100 m <= 1000 m without derating
Relative humidity5...95 % without condensation conforming to IEC 60068-2-3 5...95 % without dripping water conforming to IEC 60068-2-3
Storage / transport temperature-25...70 °C
Pollution degree2 conforming to IEC 61800-5-1
Vibration resistance1.5 mm (f= 3...13 Hz) conforming to EN/IEC 60068-2-6 1 gn (f= 13...200 Hz) conforming to EN/IEC 60068-2-8
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Approvals
ParameterValue
Certifications & markingCE
Standards complianceEN 61800-3 environments 1 category C2 IEC 61800-3 environments 2 category C2 IEC 61800-5-1 EN 61800-3 environments 2 category C1 IEC 61800-3 environments 1 category C1 IEC 61800-3 category C3 EN 61800-3 environments 2 category C3 IEC 61800-3 environments 2 category C1 EN 61800-3 category C2 EN 61800-3 environments 1 category C1 IEC 61800-3 environments 2 category C3 EN 61800-5-1 IEC 61800-3 UL Type 1 IEC 61800-3 environments 1 category C2 EN 61800-3 category C3 EN 55011 class A group 1 IEC 61800-3 category C2 EN 61800-3 environments 1 category C3 IEC 61800-3 environments 1 category C3 EN 61800-3 environments 2 category C2 EN 61800-3
ATV212HD18N4LCD — Communication
ParameterValue
Communication protocolsLonWorks Modbus APOGEE FLN METASYS N2 BACnet

Product details

18.5 kW at 480 V — motor power and line-side draw

The ATV212HD18N4LCD: This Altivar 212 drive is rated for 18.5 kW (25 hp) output to an asynchronous motor at 480 V supply. Line current at that voltage is 27.8 A; at 380 V it draws 34.8 A. That 27.8 A figure governs the upstream breaker and cable sizing — the drive itself handles the lower-voltage current rise without derating the output stage.

Integrated C2 EMC filter — no external box needed

The ATV212HD18N4LCD ships with a Class C2 EMC filter built in. For a panel builder, that means the drive meets conducted emission limits for industrial environments (second environment / C2 per IEC 61800-3) without an add-on filter module. The standards list covers both C1 and C2 in environments 1 and 2, plus UL Type 1 — so it qualifies for North American and European installs with the same hardware.

Protection suite — 12 monitored faults

The drive monitors overcurrent, short-circuit between motor phases, earth faults on the output, DC bus overvoltage and undervoltage, input phase loss, motor thermal overload, PTC probe input, and control circuit break. That covers the commissioning checklist for most pump, fan, and conveyor starts — no external motor relay needed for the thermal protection leg.

Modbus RTU on RS-485 — standard comms, no option card

The drive has a 2-wire RS-485 physical interface with Modbus RTU protocol, configurable 9600 or 19200 bps, 8 data bits, 1 stop, parity configurable. Addressing range is 1–247. For a controls integrator wiring a multi-drive line, this is the native fieldbus — no extra communication card required for Modbus. An optional LonWorks card is listed for building automation tie-in.

Frequently asked questions

What is ATV212HD18N4LCD's listed depth (190 mm) on this AC Drive (VFD) 480V line?

The depth is 190 mm. Combined with the 245 mm width and 330 mm height, the drive fits a standard 400 mm deep enclosure with clearance for the heat sink and wiring ducts.

What compliance documentation does Schneider Electric provide for ATV212HD18N4LCD?

The drive carries CE marking and complies with EN/IEC 61800-3 for EMC (environments 1 and 2, categories C1, C2, C3), IEC 61800-5-1 for safety, and UL Type 1. The integrated C2 filter covers conducted emissions for most industrial installations without an external filter.

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