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Schneider Electric ATV21HD18N4

Schneider ATV21HD18N4 Altivar 21 drive, 18.5 kW, 37 A, 480 V, IP20

MPNATV21HD18N4
Obsolete

Schneider ATV21HD18N4 Motor Drives — now discontinued, supplied from remaining surplus and broker stock.

$2,800.52Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

ATV21HD18N4 key specifications
ParameterValue
Connector type1 RJ45
Range of productAltivar 21
Type of polarizationNo impedance
Product or component typeVariable speed drive
Output voltage= 1 mOhm 500 V DC for 1 minute
Power supply voltage380...480 V - 15...10 %
Power supply voltage limits323...528 V
Line current27.8 A 480 V 34.8 A 380 V
Maximum transient current40.7 A 60 s
Maximum continuous output current37 A 380 V 37 A 460 V
Apparent power28.2 kVA 380 V
Motor power18.5 kW

All specifications

ATV21HD18N4 additional specifications
ParameterValue
Power supply frequency50...60 Hz - 5...5 %
Maximum horse power rating25 hp
Power supply frequency limits47.5...63 Hz
Switching frequency6...16 kHz adjustable 8...16 kHz with derating factor
Frequency resolutionAnalog input 0.024/50 Hz Display unit 0.1 Hz
Nominal switching frequency8 kHz
Speed drive output frequency0.5...200 Hz
Phases3 phase
IP degree of protectionIP20 on upper part without blanking plate on cover EN/IEC 60529 IP20 on upper part without blanking plate on cover EN/IEC 61800-5-1 IP21 EN/IEC 60529 IP21 EN/IEC 61800-5-1 IP41 on upper part EN/IEC 60529 IP41 on upper part EN/IEC 61800-5-1
Physical interface2-wire RS 485
Communication serviceRead device identification (43) Time out setting from 0.1 to 100 s Monitoring inhibitable Write multiple registers (16) 2 words maximum Read holding registers (03) 2 words maximum Write single register (06)
Communication port protocolModbus
EMC filterClass A EMC filter integrated
Pollution degree2 IEC 61800-5-1
Shock resistance15 gn 11 ms IEC 60068-2-27
Relative humidity5...95 % without condensation IEC 60068-2-3 5...95 % without dripping water IEC 60068-2-3
Operating altitude3280.84...9842.52 ft (1000...3000 m) limited to 2000 m for the Corner Grounded distribution network
Vibration resistance1 gn (f= 13...200 Hz) conforming to EN/IEC 60068-2-8 1.5 mm (f= 3...13 Hz) conforming to EN/IEC 60068-2-6
Depth7.5 in (190 mm)
Width9.6 in (245 mm)
Height13.0 in (329.5 mm)
StandardsIEC 61800-3 environments 1 category C3 IEC 61800-3 IEC 61800-3 environments 1 category C1 UL Type 1 IEC 61800-3 environments 1 category C2 EN 61800-3 category C3 IEC 61800-3 environments 2 category C3 EN 61800-3 environments 1 category C2 EN 55011 class A group 1 EN 61800-3 environments 2 category C1 EN 61800-3 EN 61800-5-1 IEC 61800-3 category C2 IEC 61800-3 environments 2 category C2 IEC 61800-3 category C3 EN 61800-3 category C2 IEC 61800-5-1 IEC 61800-3 environments 2 category C1 EN 61800-3 environments 1 category C1 EN 61800-3 environments 1 category C3 EN 61800-3 environments 2 category C2 EN 61800-3 environments 2 category C3
MarkingCE
Category22157-ATV212 1 - 25 HP 460 VOLT
Diagnostic1 LED (red) for DC bus energized
Data format8 bits, 1 stop, odd even or no configurable parity
Noise level54 dB 86/188/EEC
Option cardCommunication card APOGEE FLN Communication card BACnet Communication card LonWorks Communication card METASYS N2
Speed range1...10
Assembly styleWith heat sink
Component nameATV21
Speed accuracy+/- 10 % of nominal slip 0.2 Tn to Tn
Regulation loopAdjustable PI regulator
Torque accuracy+/- 15 %
Transmission rate9600 bps or 19200 bps
Operating positionVertical +/- 10 degree
Transmission frameRTU
Dielectric strength3535 V DC between earth and power terminals 5092 V DC between control and power terminals
Number of addresses1...247
Product destinationAsynchronous motors
Transient overtorque120 % of nominal motor torque +/- 10 % 60 s
Motor slip compensationNot available in voltage/frequency ratio motor control Adjustable Automatic whatever the load
Environmental characteristicClasses 3C1 conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 Classes 3S2 conforming to IEC 60721-3-3
Product specific applicationPumps and fans in HVAC
Maximum prospective line isc22 kA
Electromagnetic compatibility1.2/50 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 Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test level 4 conforming to IEC 61000-4-4 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 Voltage dips and interruptions immunity test conforming to IEC 61000-4-11
Asynchronous motor control profileConstant voltage/frequency ratio with automatic IR compensation Quadratic voltage/frequency ratio Current flux vector control (FVC) without speed feedback Energy saving ratio Constant voltage/frequency ratio
Ambient air temperature for storage-13...158 °F (-25...70 °C)
Ambient air temperature for operation14...104 °F (-10...40 °C) (without derating) 104...122 °F (40...50 °C) (with derating factor)

Product details

Overview

The ATV21HD18N4: It carries an integrated Class A EMC filter, Modbus RTU communication on a 2-wire RS-485 port at 9600 or 19200 bps, and is sealed to IP20 with a heatsink assembly for panel mounting. The drive is rated for a 15 gn 11 ms shock per IEC 60068-2-27 and complies with IEC 61800-3 environments 1 and 2 across categories C1 through C3.

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ATV21HD18N4