Schneider Electric ATV08HU18M2

The Schneider Electric ATV08HU18M2 is an Altivar 08 series module. Designed for control, this proficient product is a perfect fit for many industrial applications. It is both simple to use and efficient. Straightforward, uncomplicated installation in whatever your application brings a great economy to your business. The main responsibilities of this drive include start and speed control, inversion of the operating direction, acceleration, deceleration, and stopping. Also, motor and speed controller protection. Electromagnetic compatibility filters are built-in on the Altivar 08 which helps to make installation a cinch. These products are manufactured in France and are designed for Material handling, packaging, and textile machines usage. They come with a 2-year warranty from MRO Electric. We also carry Drives from other manufacturers such as Modicon and ABB.

Features

This product carries UL and CSA certifications. Shock resistance for this unit is 15 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 68-2-27. The maximum relative humidity is 93% without condensation or dripping water, conforming to IEC 68-2-3. The ambient air temperature is -25…+65°C in the vicinity of the device for storage and up to + 60 with current derating of 2.2 %per °C above 40°C. The maximum operating altitude is 1000m without derating. This unit is structured for a vertical operating position. Voltage for this single-phase unit is 200 – 10% to 240 +10, frequency 50 ± 5 % or 60 ± 5 % Hz. The output voltage is a maximum 3-phase voltage equal to the mains supply voltage. The deceleration ramp time automatically adapts if the breaking capacity is exceeded.

It comes with a standard heatsink drive.  Mounting installation is appropriate for this product inside another enclosure as part of your comprehensive control panel that controls your machinery. You can expect solutions for your equipment in several areas such as mechanical variable drives, electronic drives and electro-mechanical as this device is equipped with a high ingress protection level. It is a perfect replacement for your classic motor starting where you need control over speed or soft start because of newer requirements. If you need to replace your unit, this drive is designed with control in mind. It is also a compact model and can meet requirements in the lower power sector. You might need this drive for your conveyor as it is designed to work with horizontal materials handling. It works with other machinery as well such as packaging or packing machines. Special machines are also included in the scope of work this drive can accomplish. 

Advantages

Because the filters are not an extra necessity, the cost of conforming to CE standards is reduced once again bringing you savings.  International standards have been upheld along with all recommendations for electrical industrial control devices. Directives for low voltage (73/23/CEE and 93/68/CEE) and EMC (89/336/CEE) are strictly observed and these speed controllers have obtained CE the marking.    Expect optimum protection with superior safety measures built into the ATV08. Boasting thermal protection against excessive overheating, protection against short-circuits between output phases, protection against overcurrents between output phases and ground on power-up, and mains Undervoltage and overvoltage protection.

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