The Schneider ATV980C80T4X1 is a regenerative variable speed drive from the Altivar Process ATV900 series, rated at 900/710 kW on a 480 V three-phase supply. It ships as a complete floor-standing compact enclosure (IP23) that includes the Spacial SF enclosure, a graphical operating panel mounted in the door, the main switch, line choke, dv/dt filter choke, and terminal blocks for main supply and motor — essentially a pre-integrated regenerative drive cabinet for industrial process applications. It drives both asynchronous and synchronous motors, with forced convection cooling and an operating range of 0 to 40 °C without derating, extending to 50 °C with a derating factor. Below 0 °C, an optional enclosure heater is required.
Regenerative capability and supply details
This is a regenerative drive — it returns braking energy to the line, which is the key differentiator from a standard ATV900 drive. Rated supply voltage is 480 V ±10% at 50/60 Hz ±5%.
Communications and environmental resilience
Onboard communication includes EtherNet/IP, Modbus serial, and Modbus TCP — no option card needed for these protocols. The drive is rated for chemical pollution resistance class 3C3, dust resistance 3S3, and humidity resistance 3K3 per IEC 60721-3-3, which means it can tolerate industrial atmospheres with moderate chemical and dust exposure. EMC immunity meets level 3 for electrostatic discharge, radiated RF, surge, and conducted RF, and level 4 for fast transients (IEC 61000-4-4). Operating altitude is 1000 to 2000 m with 1% current derating per 100 m; above 2000 m up to 3800 m the derating applies for TT, TN, and IT earthing systems, and up to 4800 m for TT and TN systems.
Standards compliance and lifecycle
The drive carries CE marking and complies with IEC 60204-1 (safety of machinery), IEC 61800-5-1 (adjustable speed drives – safety), IEC 61800-2 (power drive systems – rating), and IEC 61800-3 (EMC). Vibration resistance is rated 3M3 per IEC 60721-3-3, shock resistance 3M2 per IEC 60721-3-3 and 4 gn for 11 ms per IEC 60068-2-27. Product lifecycle status is active — no end-of-life or last-time-buy notice.