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Schneider Electric ATV6000C188A4242ND — AC Drive (VFD) 480V

Schneider ATV6000C188A4242ND Altivar Process VFD, 1500 kW

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Schneider Electric Altivar Process ATV6000, ATV6000C188A4242ND, medium-voltage variable speed drive, 1500 kW normal duty / 1340 kW heavy duty, 24-pulse diode rectifier, floor-standing enclosure.

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Specifications

Identification

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Identification
ParameterValue
Product typeMedium voltage variable speed drive
Device short nameATV6000
Product range / familyAltivar Process ATV6000

Power & Output

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Power & Output
ParameterValue
Motor power (kW)1500 kW normal duty 1340 kW heavy duty
Continuous output current224 A heavy duty 249 A normal duty
Max. transient current420 A 3 s heavy duty) 374 A 3 s normal duty)
Apparent power1880 kVA

Input / Supply

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Input / Supply
ParameterValue
Rated supply voltage range4.16 kV +/- 10 %
Input line current261 A normal duty 232 A heavy duty
Internal/auxiliary suppliesInternal supply for digital inputs and PoE 24 V DC 21...27 V, Internal supply for reference potentiometer (1 to 10 kOhm) 10.5 V DC +/- 5 %, External supply for digital inputs 24 V DC 19...30 V External supply for control circuit 100...240 V AC 47...63 Hz External supply for control circuit 120...370 V DC +/- 10 % 1 kVA Auxiliary power supply 230 V AC +/- 10 % External supply for cooling fan 400 V AC +/- 10 % 13 kVA

Control & Performance

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Control & Performance
ParameterValue
Output frequency range0.1...120 Hz
Asynchronous motor control modesClosed loop vector control U/F vector control Energy saving control Vector control with slip compensation in open loop
Synchronous motor control modesPermanent magnet control in open loop Permanent magnet control in close loop Line start permanent magnet motor

Protection & EMC

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Protection & EMC
ParameterValue
Integrated EMC filter classIntegrated IEC 61800-3 category C3 control Integrated IEC 61800-3 category C4 Power
Protection functionsLine supply overvoltage drive Line supply undervoltage drive Line supply phase loss drive Overvoltages on the DC bus drive Thermal overload for transformer drive Cabinet overheating drive Overcurrent drive Overload drive Short-circuit protection drive IGBT for each cell drive Thermal protection motor Motor phase break motor Motor earth fault motor Break on the control circuit drive Fan monitoring drive
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
Prospective short-circuit current (Isc)31.5 kA 150 ms

Mechanical & Cooling

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Mechanical & Cooling
ParameterValue
IP degree of protectionIP31 conforming to IEC 60529
Acoustic noise level83 dB
Cooling methodForced convection
Assembly / installation styleIn floor-standing enclosure

Environmental

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Environmental
ParameterValue
Operating ambient temperature32...104 °F (0...40 °C) 104...122 °F (40...50 °C) with derating factor -13...158 °F (-25...70 °C) during transport
Operating altitude3280.84...6561.68 ft (1000...2000 m) with derating factor
Relative humidity5...95 % without condensation IEC 60068-2-3
Storage / transport temperature32...122 °F (0...50 °C)
Pollution degree2 IEC 61800-5-1

Approvals

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Approvals
ParameterValue
Certifications & markingCULus CE UKCA
Standards complianceIEC 61800-3 EN/IEC 61800-4 IEC 61800-5-1 IEC 60529 IEEE 519:1992 EN/IEC 60076 UL 347A

Communication

ATV6000C188A4242ND — Communication
ParameterValue
Communication protocolsEthernet IP/Modbus TCP

Product details

The Schneider Electric ATV6000C188A4242ND is an Altivar Process ATV6000 medium-voltage variable speed drive rated for 1500 kW normal duty and 1340 kW heavy duty on a 3-phase supply. It uses a 24-pulse diode rectifier input stage and IGBT inverter cells with multilevel PWM output, housed in a floor-standing enclosure.

The normal-duty line current is 261 A; heavy-duty line current is 232 A. Apparent power is 1880 kVA. Total harmonic current distortion (THDI) is under 3% per IEEE 519-1992, driven by the 24-pulse front end — no external filter needed for most grid compliance. Power losses run 65.3 kW at normal duty, 58.3 kW at heavy duty; plan for forced convection cooling and the 83 dB noise level in the installation space.

Built-in equipment and options

The drive ships with a phase-shifting transformer, medium-voltage arrestors, power cells, cooling fans, a plinth, and a 10-inch LCD touchscreen HMI. Option slots accept Profibus DP V1, PROFINET, DeviceNet, CANopen, EtherCAT, and encoder interface modules (digital, analog, resolver, HTL), plus digital/analog I/O and relay extension modules.

Frequently asked questions

What is the motor power rating of this drive?

It is rated for 1500 kW normal duty and 1340 kW heavy duty.

What compliance markings does this drive carry?

It carries CULus, CE, and UKCA markings, and complies with IEC 61800 series, IEEE 519, and UL 347A standards.

What input configuration does this drive use?

It uses a 24-pulse diode rectifier bridge, which keeps total harmonic current distortion below 3%.

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