160 kW at 690 V — normal vs heavy duty
This ATV6A0C16Q6 is the 160 kW normal-duty variant of the Altivar Process ATV600 family, rated 132 kW in heavy-duty mode — both at 690 V supply. The line current draws 163 A normal duty, 138 A heavy duty, with apparent power of 195 kVA and 165 kVA respectively. That heavy-duty ceiling means the drive handles 132 kW continuous without tripping on overload, useful for constant-torque loads like conveyors or extruders where the margin matters. The drive accepts both synchronous and asynchronous motors, so it covers induction machines and permanent-magnet motors on the same unit — no hardware swap needed between motor types.
Safety function and standards compliance
The drive also carries IEC 61800-3 (EMC), IEC 61800-5-1 (safety), IEC 61000-3-12 (harmonics), and IEC 60721-3 (environmental) compliance, covering the full machinery directive stack for a CE-marked panel. The integrated EMC filter meets category C3 per IEC 61800-3, supporting up to 300 m (984.3 ft) of motor cable without an external output filter — that's enough for most pump and fan installations in industrial buildings. Total harmonic current distortion (THDI) stays below 48 % at full load.
Fieldbus and control wiring
The base unit ships with Modbus serial (2-wire RS 485, RTU frame, 1-247 addresses) and Modbus TCP via the Ethernet port at 10/100 Mbit/s. Slot A accepts plug-in communication modules for Profibus DP V1, PROFINET, DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, or CANopen (daisy chain RJ45, SUB-D 9, or screw terminals). That means the drive fits into any major fieldbus architecture without a gateway — just the right option card. The line-side connection uses a screw terminal; the motor connection uses M10 x 2 bars — no crimp lugs needed on the motor side, just ring terminals.
Mounting, cooling, and environmental limits
Cabinet-mount only — UL type 1 or type 12 enclosure integration per UL 61800-5-1. Forced convection cooling keeps the power stage within limits; the switching frequency is adjustable from 2 to 4.9 kHz, but expect derating above the default. Operating altitude is up to 2000 m with current derating starting above 1000 m — factor this into the installation if the panel sits at elevation. Vibration resistance is 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 2-13 Hz and 0.5 gn at 13-200 Hz per IEC 60068-2-6. Shock resistance is 4 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27. The pollution degree is 2 per IEC 61800-5-1, meaning non-conductive pollution only — keep the cabinet clean or add filtration. Noise level is 69 dB per 86/188/EEC — audible in a quiet control room but typical for a drive of this power class.
The kit composition includes the control unit, mechanical mounting kits, power connection set, fuses, and the 200 kW power module.