The ATV980C20Q4X1 is a regenerative variable speed drive from the Altivar Process ATV900 family, designed for asynchronous and synchronous motors. It delivers 200 to 160 kW on a 380–415 V three-phase supply, with a THDI below 5% at full load, conforming to IEEE 519 — a solid fit for applications where harmonic compliance is a grid requirement. The unit comes as a floor-standing compact enclosure (IP23) with forced convection cooling, and includes the enclosure, graphical operating panel, main switch, line choke, dv/dt filter choke, and terminal blocks for main supply and motor. That means less procurement of ancillary parts for the panel builder.
Rated supply voltage is 380–415 V -10...6 %, three-phase, 50/60 Hz ±5 %. The drive handles a 200–160 kW motor load range; the exact rating depends on the duty cycle and ambient temperature. Operating ambient is 0–40 °C without derating, 40–50 °C with derating factor — plan your enclosure ventilation accordingly. Harmonic performance is a standout: maximum THDI <5% at full load, meeting IEEE 519. That eliminates the need for external harmonic filters in most installations and simplifies grid compliance paperwork. Communication is built-in with Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus serial — no option card required for these protocols. The drive also meets a full suite of EMC immunity levels (level 3 for ESD, radiated RF, conducted RF, surge; level 4 for fast transients), so it's suited for industrial environments with heavy switching noise.
This class of regenerative drive is specified for applications where braking energy is recovered to the line rather than dissipated as heat — think conveyors, cranes, centrifuges, and any high-inertia load with frequent deceleration. The ATV980 variant is the regenerative version of the ATV900 platform, so it's the right pick when energy efficiency targets or line-side power quality standards drive the spec.