The 6SL3220-2YH64-0CB0: Siemens lists this drive as Active with a lifecycle stage of 'mature', meaning it is still in current manufacture with no announced end-of-life. Export control is AL:N / ECCN:EAR99H — no special licensing for most commercial destinations, though the 'H' suffix flags nuclear non-proliferation end-use checks. RoHS compliance dates from 2020-03-11; REACH Article 33 declares lead (CAS 7439-92-1) above 0.1% w/w.
500 kW at 690 V — overload profile and motor fit
Rated power is 500 kW with an overload capability of 135% for 3 seconds, 110% for 60 seconds, and 100% for 240 seconds. This is the duty-cycle envelope that governs motor sizing: a 500 kW fan or pump with a 60-second acceleration ramp stays within the 110% ceiling; a high-inertia load that needs 135% torque for more than 3 seconds pushes past the drive's thermal limit and requires a larger frame. Input voltage is 3AC 500-690 V +10/-20% at 47-63 Hz, which covers 525 V, 575 V, and 690 V industrial grids without an input transformer. The RFI suppression filter is category C3 — suitable for industrial environments with a dedicated supply transformer, not for residential or public low-voltage networks where C2 or C1 filters are required.
BACnet MS/TP and MODBUS RTU — BMS integration without an option card
The drive ships with integrated MODBUS RTU, BACnet MS/TP, and USS fieldbus — no separate communication module is needed. BACnet MS/TP is the standard protocol for HVAC building management systems; MODBUS RTU is the default for water/wastewater SCADA. The Basic Operator Panel is included, providing local parameter access without a PC. Ambient temperature range is 0 to +45 °C — the drive electronics are rated for a conditioned electrical room, not an unconditioned rooftop enclosure. Degree of protection is IP20 / UL open type, so the drive must be mounted inside a panel or cabinet that provides the environmental seal.