The ATV630C20N4F is a 200 kW normal-duty / 160 kW heavy-duty variable speed drive from the Altivar Process ATV600 series, designed for asynchronous and synchronous motors in process and utilities applications. Continuous output current is 370 A at 2.5 kHz for normal duty, 302 A at 2.5 kHz for heavy duty — the switching frequency derating matters if you plan to run above 2.5 kHz to quiet motor whine. Line current at 400 V is 319 A normal duty, 262 A heavy duty; at 380 V it pulls 369 A normal, 302 A heavy — size the supply conductors and upstream protection for the 400 V normal-duty figure unless the load profile is clearly heavy. Built-in STO (safe torque off) rated SIL 3 per IEC 61800-5-2 means you can eliminate an external safety relay for the stop function, saving panel space and wiring.
Installation and environment constraints
Floor-standing mounting, IP21 enclosure — this drive is meant for a clean indoor electrical room, not washdown or outdoor exposure. Forced convection cooling moves 1300 m³/h of air — ensure the room ventilation can handle that airflow, and keep the clearance around the drive per the installation manual.
Network integration and I/O flexibility
Slot A accepts communication modules for Profibus DP V1, PROFINET, DeviceNet, Modbus TCP/EtherNet/IP, CANopen (RJ45, SUB-D 9, or screw terminals), Ethernet Powerlink, and BACnet MS/TP — pick the fieldbus your plant runs. Built-in communication ports support Modbus TCP, Modbus serial, and Ethernet — no extra module needed for basic Modbus TCP connectivity. Eight discrete inputs, with DI7 and DI8 programmable as pulse inputs up to 30 kHz, plus an adjustable PID regulator — enough for a simple pump or fan control loop without an external PLC. EMC filter is integrated and rated for 150 m motor cable length, meeting IEC 61800-3 category C3 — no external filter needed for most industrial installations.
Compliance documentation includes CE marking, and the drive meets IEC 60204-1, IEC 61800-2, IEC 61800-3, and IEC 61800-5-1 — covers the main machinery directive and drive performance standards for European and many other markets.
