The ATV980C16Q4X1 is a regenerative variable speed drive from the Altivar Process ATV900 family, built as a compact floor-standing enclosure. It's designed for asynchronous and synchronous motors in the 160 to 132 kW range on a 380 to 415 V three-phase supply at 50/60 Hz. Total harmonic current distortion (THDI) stays below 5% at full load, meeting IEEE 519 — that means you can run this on a shared transformer without over-sizing the generator or worrying about nuisance tripping from upstream harmonics. The enclosure ships with a line choke, main switch, terminal blocks for supply and motor, and a graphical operating panel in the door — it's a near-turnkey package for a regenerative drive installation. IP23 protection means it's suitable for indoor electrical rooms where occasional dripping water or debris might be present, but not washdown environments.
Integration and communication
Communication is handled via Modbus serial, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP on board — no option card needed for basic PLC integration. The drive sits on a standard floor footprint; forced convection cooling means you need clearance around the enclosure for airflow, not a separate fan cabinet. Pollution degree 2 per IEC 61800-5-1 and overvoltage category III mean it's rated for a typical industrial environment with non-conductive dust and transient overvoltages from the mains — no special filtering required for most plant-floor installations.
Operating temperature range is 0 to 40 °C without derating, 40 to 50 °C with derating. Below 0 °C you need the optional enclosure heating. Altitude derating starts at 1000 m — 1% per 100 m up to 4800 m, with specific earthing system notes for TT, TN, and IT systems above 2000 m. Vibration resistance is 1.5 mm peak-to-peak at 3 to 20 Hz and 0.6 gn at 10 to 200 Hz, meeting IEC 60721-3-3 class 3M3. Shock resistance is 4 gn for 11 ms. That's enough for most fixed industrial installations but not for mobile or high-vibration applications like crushers or shakers without additional isolation.
The drive carries CE marking and complies with IEC 60204-1, IEC 61800-2, IEC 61800-3, and IEC 61800-5-1. EMC immunity levels are test level 3 for electrostatic discharge, radiated RF, conducted RF, and surges, with level 4 for fast transients — that's a robust industrial immunity profile for noisy plant environments.