18.5 kW drive with 150% overload — what that means for your load
The 6SL3210-1KE23-8AF1 is a SINAMICS G120C compact converter rated for 18.5 kW output power from a 3-phase 380-480 V supply. The 150% overload capability for 3 seconds means it can handle short-duration peak torque demands — useful for breakaway loads like conveyors or crushers — without tripping or needing a larger frame. The integrated Class A EMC filter covers the 380-480 V range at 47-63 Hz, so you avoid an external filter for most industrial environments. The IP20 / UL Open Type enclosure suits cabinet mounting; the FSC size (295 x 140 x 225.4 mm, HxWxD) fits standard 200 mm deep enclosures.
I/O, safety, and fieldbus — what connects where
The I/O interface includes 6 digital inputs, 2 digital outputs, 1 analog input, and 1 analog output — enough for basic speed control, run/stop, and feedback without an expansion module. Safe Torque Off (STO) is integrated, so you can wire the safety circuit directly to the drive without a separate safety relay for the stop function. PROFINET-PN is the onboard fieldbus, which means the drive appears as a PROFINET IO device on the network. The 24 V external supply powers the control electronics and the STO logic; the drive draws this from a separate 24 VDC source, not the main DC bus.
Active production and compliance paperwork
The packaging dimensions (270 x 365 x 160 mm) and unit quantity of 1 piece are standard for a single drive shipment. RoHS compliance is confirmed since 01-07-06. REACH Article 33 disclosure notes lead (CAS 7439-92-1) above 0.1% w/w in certain components — this is a standard declaration for drives with lead-bearing solder or terminal plating, not a restriction on use. Export control is AL:N / ECCN:N, so no special license is needed for most destinations.