The Schneider Electric ATV6000C179A6666NA3 is a medium-voltage Altivar Process ATV6000 drive rated for 1140 kW heavy duty and 1430 kW normal duty, with an apparent power of 1790 kVA. It uses a 36-pulse diode rectifier front end to keep input current THDI below 3 % per IEEE 519-1992, which means it meets harmonic limits without an external filter for most industrial grids. The drive is in current lifecycle stage, so it remains a standard catalog item for new projects and expansions.
Motor power is 1140 kW for heavy-duty applications (constant torque, conveyors, extruders) and 1430 kW for normal duty (variable torque, pumps, fans). The 36-pulse rectifier delivers a power factor of 0.96, reducing the need for power-factor correction capacitors. Output voltage is limited to the supply voltage, so the drive does not boost voltage above the line — factor that into motor nameplate matching. Power losses are 49.6 kW at heavy duty and 62.2 kW at normal duty, which drives enclosure ventilation requirements. The forced-convection cooling system and integrated EMC filter (C3 for control circuit, C4 for power circuit) are built into the floor-standing enclosure. Noise level is 83 dB, so ear protection is needed near the cabinet.
Integration and fieldbus options
Slot A accepts communication modules for Profibus DP V1, PROFINET, DeviceNet, CANopen (RJ45, SUB-D 9, or screw terminals), or EtherCAT. Slot B takes encoder interface modules (5/12 V digital, analog, resolver, or HTL). Both slots can also host digital/analog I/O extension or output relay extension modules. The 10-inch LCD touch screen provides multi-language HMI for local commissioning.