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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications
PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications
The PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives, including the PowerFlex 523 and 525 models, are designed for standalone machines and system integration, supporting applications up to 30 HP and 22 kW. They offer motor control, communication options, energy savings, and safety features.
- Modular Design: Features detachable control and power modules, USB configuration, and accessory card support.
- Packaging and Mounting: Includes DIN rail and panel mounting, Zero Stacking™ for temperatures up to 45°C, and EMC compliance filtering.
- Optimized Performance: Includes removable MOV, relay pre-charge, integral brake transistor, and dual overload rating.
- Control Performance: Offers V/Hz, Sensorless Vector Control, and closed-loop velocity vector control (PowerFlex 525 only).
- I/O Wiring: Provides various analog and digital inputs/outputs.
- Communications: Embedded EtherNet/IP, RS485/DSI, and optional communication cards.
- Protection: Overvoltage and undervoltage trip settings.
- Electrical Control: Power ride-through and logic control ride-through capabilities.
- Safe-Torque-Off Function: Removes rotational power without powering down the drive, compliant with ISO 13849-1.
Details on drive type, voltage rating, enclosure, and output current specifications.
Complies with NEC Article 430 for motor overload and over-temperature protection, certified under UL 508C File 29572.
- Overcurrent protection at 200% hardware limit and 300% instantaneous fault.
- Ground fault and short circuit trips specified for drive output.
- Voltage tolerance of -15% / +10% and frequency tolerance of 47...63 Hz.
- Displacement power factor of 0.98 across the speed range.
- Maximum short circuit rating of 100,000 Amps Symmetrical.
- Control methods include Sinusoidal PWM, Volts/Hertz, Sensorless Vector Control, and Closed Loop Velocity Vector Control (not for PowerFlex 523).
- Carrier frequency ranges from 2...16 kHz.
- Frequency accuracy within ±0.05% for digital input and 0.5% for analog input.
- Efficiency typically 97.5%.
- Multiple programmable stop modes available.
- Altitude without derating up to 1000 m, with derating up to 4000 m.
- Operating temperature from -20...50 °C without derating, extendable with fan kits.
- Relative humidity 0...95% non-condensing.
- Complies with IEC standards for shock and vibration.
Certified under UL508C, CE, TUV, ATEX, and others for safety and performance compliance.
- Mount upright on a flat, vertical surface, protected from dust, moisture, and corrosive atmospheres.
- Minimum mounting clearances and ambient operating temperatures specified.
Details ambient temperature ranges for different mounting methods and enclosure ratings, including vertical and horizontal mounting with or without a fan kit.
Drive operates without derating up to 1000 meters; above this, ambient temperature must be derated by 5°C per 1000 meters, or output current by 10%.
Store within specified temperature and humidity ranges, protected from corrosive atmospheres.
For ungrounded systems, disconnect MOVs to prevent damage.
Connect safety ground to system ground, complying with safety regulations.
Guidelines on acceptable cable types, spacing, and insulation thickness.
Control drive with input signals; use auxiliary contact if power needs to be disconnected while outputting power.
Use auxiliary contact on disconnect switch to connect to a digital input of the drive.
Use copper wire with 600V insulation rating, separate control and signal wires from power wires.
Specifications for wire sizes and torque requirements for different frame sizes.
Avoid using contactor to routinely disconnect/reconnect AC line; use control input signals.
Includes solid-state components; additional hardwired stop circuits may be required.
Recommendations based on ambient temperature.
Keep wire lengths short, use shielded enclosures for RF emission compliance.
Input fuses or circuit breakers required; recommendations provided.
Details input/output voltage ranges, frame sizes, and catalog numbers.
Lists replacement control modules, front covers, and fan kits.
Embedded options include DeviceNet, Dual Port EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS DP-V1.
Specifications for Bulletin 1321-3R Series Line Reactors.
Complies with EN ISO 13849 and EN62061, preventing torque generation.
STO function certified by TÜV Rheinland, meets safety standards.
Dimensions for components provided in metric and imperial units.
Safety reaction time, PFD, PFH, SFF, DC, and PTI values provided.
Examples of Safe-Torque-Off connections and configurations.
Lists manuals and guides available for download.
Advises on suitability of applications for solid-state equipment.
Catalog excerpts
Technical Data PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Original Instructions # Allen-Bradley • Rockwell Software Automation
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Product Overview The PowerFlex® 520-Series AC drive delivers an innovative design that is remarkably versatile and can accommodate systems ranging from standalone machines to simple system integration. The PowerFlex 523 drive provides general purpose control for applications ranging up to 30 HP and 22 kW. The PowerFlex 525 drive provides maximum flexibility and performance ranging up to 30 HP and 22 kW. By combining a variety of motor control options, communications, energy savings and standard safety features in a costeffective drive, the PowerFlex...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Advanced Features Control Performance • Variety of motor control options, including: • Volts per hertz (V/Hz) • Sensorless Vector Control (SVC) • Closed loop velocity vector control (PowerFlex 525 drives only) • Variety of Positioning Control, including: • PointStop™ stops motor load in a consistent position without encoder feedback • Closed loop feedback with an optional encoder card (PowerFlex 525 drives only) • Point-to-point positioning mode (PowerFlex 525 drives only) • Integral PID functionality enhances application...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Communications • Embedded EtherNet/IP™ port allows easy configuration, control, and collection of drive data over the network. (PowerFlex 525 drives only) • Dual port EtherNet/IP option card supports Device Level Ring (DLR) topologies, providing fault-tolerant connectivity for optimum drive availability. • Integral RS485/DSI communications enable the drives to be used in a multi-drop network configuration. • Optional communication cards such as DeviceNet™, and PROFIBUS DP™ can improve machine performance. • Online EDS file creation with RSNetWorx™...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Additional Features of PowerFlex 525 Drives Closed Loop Feedback Encoder/Pulse Train Input The PowerFlex 525 drive allows for configurable closed loop control with an optional encoder card for either speed or position feedback for improved speed regulation, basic position control, or other pulse inputs for motor control. • Improved speed regulation • Basic position control Basic Position Control Local Position Control • Position regulator with StepLogic™ • 8 positions (local logic) Outer Position Control Loop • Analog input bipolar mode offers improved...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Communications and Software Versatile Programming and Network Solutions • PowerFlex 520-Series drives are compatible with any device that acts as a RTU Master and supports standard 03 and 06 RTU commands. • A network can be configured using PowerFlex 520-Series drives for high performance and flexible configuration capabilities. • Embedded port for EtherNet/IP (PowerFlex 525 drives only) • EtherNet/IP dual-port option card • DeviceNet option card • PROFIBUS DP option card • A multi-drive solution can be reached using a single PowerFlex 520-Series drive,...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications PowerFlex 523 Drive Family Frame A Frame B Frame C Frame D Frame E PowerFlex 525 Drive Family Frame A Frame B Frame C Frame D Frame E Rockwell Automation Publication 520-TD001D-EN-E - January 2014
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Catalog Number Explanation 1-3 Voltage Rating Emission Class Type PowerFlex 523 PowerFlex 525 Code V A B D E EMC Filter No Filter Filter Braking Standard Interface Module Standard Enclosure IP20 NEMA / Open (1) This rating is only available for PowerFlex 523 drives. (2) Normal and Heavy Duty ratings are available for this drive. Rockwell Automation Publication 520-TD001D-EN-E - January 2014
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Technical Specifications Protection Specifications Bus Overvoltage Trip 100...120V AC Input: 200...240V AC Input: 380...480V AC Input: 525...600V AC Input: 405V DC bus (equivalent to 150V AC incoming line) 405V DC bus (equivalent to 290V AC incoming line) 810V DC bus (equivalent to 575V AC incoming line) 1005V DC bus (equivalent to 711V AC incoming line) Bus Undervoltage Trip 100...120V AC Input: 200...240V AC Input: 380...480V AC Input: 525...600V AC Input P038 = 3 “600V”: P038 = 2 “480V”: 190V DC bus (equivalent to 75V AC incoming line) 190V DC bus...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Performance V/Hz (Volts per Hertz): SVC (Sensorless Vector): SVC Economizer: VVC (Velocity Vector Control): ±1% of base speed across a 60:1 speed range ±0.5% of base speed across a 100:1 speed range ±0.5% of base speed across a 100:1 speed range ±0.5% of base speed across a 60:1 speed range – Not applicable to PowerFlex 523 drives Performance with Encoder SVC (Sensorless Vector): SVC Economizer: VVC (Velocity Vector Control): Output Voltage Range: 0V to rated motor voltage Output Frequency Range: ±0.1% of base speed across a 100:1 speed range ±0.1%...
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Quantity: Specification: Specification Resolution: 0-10V DC Analog: 4-20 mA Analog: Encoder Specifications Incremental, dual channel Duty Cycle: Encoders must be line driver type, quadrature (dual channel) or pulse (single channel), 3.5...26V DC output, single-ended or differential and capable of supplying a minimum of 10 mA per channel. Allowable input is DC up to a maximum frequency of 250 kHz. The encoder I/O automatically scales to allow 5V, 12V and 24V DC nominal voltages. Rockwell Automation Publication 520-TD001D-EN-E - January 2014
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PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drive Specifications Environmental Specifications Specifications Altitude Without derating: With derating: Surrounding Air Temperature, max. Without derating: With derating: Storage Temperature Frame A...D: Frame E: Atmosphere: PowerFlex 523 PowerFlex 525 See Current Derating Curves on page 18 for derating guidelines. 1000 m (3300 ft) max. Up to 4000 m (13,200 ft) max., with the exception of 600V drives at 2000 m (6600 ft) max. See Current Derating Curves on page 18 for derating guidelines. -20...50 °C (-4...122 °F) -20...60 °C (-4...140 °F) or -20...70 °C (-4...158 °F)...
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