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PowerFlex® 520

Product catalog summary
Overview
The PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drives by Allen-Bradley, including the PowerFlex 523 and 525 models, are designed for powerful performance and flexible control in various applications. They support motor control capabilities up to 22 kW/30 Hp, catering to both standalone and networked machines.

Specifications
  • PowerFlex 523: 0.2 to 11 kW / 0.25 to 15 Hp
  • PowerFlex 525: 0.4 to 22 kW / 0.5 to 30 Hp
  • Voltage Classes: 100-600V
  • Operating Temperatures: -20°C to 50°C, up to 70°C with derating and fan kit

Design and Installation
The drives feature a modular design with removable control modules, allowing for flexible mounting options and efficient use of panel space.

Communication and Integration
They include an embedded EtherNet/IP port for seamless integration, with optional dual port EtherNet/IP card for network resiliency and support for Device Level Ring (DLR) functionality.

Programming and Configuration
Intuitive programming tools such as AppView and CustomView facilitate quick configuration, supported by a user-friendly human interface module (HIM) with multi-language support.

Energy Efficiency
The drives feature an Economizer mode for energy savings and monitor energy usage to support energy management strategies.

Applications
Suitable for applications like conveyors, mixers, compressors, pumps, and blowers, the drives support various motor control options including volts per hertz, sensorless vector control, and closed-loop velocity vector control.

PowerFlex 523 AC Drive
  • Power Ratings: 0.2 to 11 kW / 0.25 to 15 Hp
  • Voltage Classes: 120, 240, 480, and 600 volts
  • Control Features: Volts per hertz, sensorless vector control, Economizer mode
  • Connectivity: Embedded DSI port, supports multi-drive networking
  • Inputs/Outputs: 5 digital inputs, 1 analog input, 1 relay

PowerFlex 525 AC Drive
  • Power Ratings: 0.4 to 22 kW / 0.5 to 30 Hp
  • Voltage Classes: 120, 240, 480, and 600 volts
  • Control Features: Volts per hertz, sensorless vector control, closed loop velocity vector control, permanent magnet motor control
  • Connectivity: Embedded EtherNet/IP port, DSI port
  • Inputs/Outputs: 7 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs, 2 digital outputs, 1 analog output, 2 relays
  • Safety: Embedded Safe Torque-Off feature

Control and Positioning
Control modes include volts per hertz, sensorless vector control, and closed loop velocity vector control, with positioning control options available.

Communications
Built-in EtherNet/IP port for PowerFlex 525, with optional communication cards like DeviceNet and PROFIBUS.

Energy Savings
Economizer mode in sensorless vector control and energy data monitoring and reporting are included.

Hardware and Installation
Features a modular design with removable control modules, USB port for configuration, and various mounting options. Operating temperatures range from -20°C to 70°C with derating.

Programming and Commissioning
Includes an integral Human Interface Module (HIM) with multi-language support and configuration tools like Connected Components Workbench and Studio 5000 Logix Designer.

Safety Features
Safe Torque-Off feature helps protect personnel and equipment, meeting ISO 13849-1 standards.

Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications for power ratings, control features, input/output configurations, and safety standards are provided for both PowerFlex 523 and 525 AC drives.

Conclusion
The PowerFlex 523 and 525 AC drives offer versatile and efficient solutions for motor control applications, with advanced features for connectivity, safety, and energy savings.

Specifications and Product Information
Lists various models of PowerFlex drives with specific power ratings and configurations.

Publication Details
Published by Rockwell Automation, Inc. in July 2013, superseding a previous version from October 2012.

Company Overview
Rockwell Automation, Inc. is recognized as a leader in industrial automation, focusing on productivity and sustainability.

Energy Savings Tools
Promotes the use of PowerFlex drives for energy savings in fan or pump applications, with tools available for download to calculate potential cost reductions.

Software Availability
Information on downloading or ordering the Connected Components Workbench software is provided.
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Catalog excerpts

PowerFlex® 520-1

The Next Generation of Powerful Performance. Flexible Control. © Allen-Bradley • Rockwell Software AlltOIYiatiOll

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PowerFlex® 520-2

PowerFlex 520-Series AC Drives The Next Generation of Powerful Performance. Flexible Control. The Allen-Bradley® PowerFlex 520-Series of AC drives is the next generation of compact drives oering a variety of features and time-saving benets to help meet a wide range of global applications. PowerFlex® 523 AC drives are ideal for standalone machines and provide motor control for applications up to 11 kW/15 Hp. PowerFlex® 525 AC drives are ideal for networked machines and simple system integration, oering standard features including embedded EtherNet/IP™, safety and performance up to 22 kW/30 Hp....

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PowerFlex® 520-3

Designed for ease of use and exible installation, PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives can help you maximize your productivity. • Power ratings – PowerFlex 523 AC drives: 0.2...11 kW / 0.25...15 Hp in global voltage classes from 100-600V – PowerFlex 525 AC drives: 0.4...22 kW / 0.5...30 Hp in global voltage classes from 100-600V • The modular design features an innovative removable control module that allows installation and conguration at the same time to help increase productivity • An embedded port for EtherNet/IP for the PowerFlex 525 AC drive supports seamless integration into the Logix environment...

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PowerFlex® 520-4

A modular design allows you to install a power module and congure a control module at the same time. Maintain a compact footprint when accessory cards are installed. MainsFree™ programming allows conguration les to be uploaded and downloaded to the control module via a USB connection.

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PowerFlex® 520-5

Innovative, Modular Design Versatile Installation PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives are made up of two modules that can be detached for simultaneous and independent wiring installation and software conguration. This innovative design allows you to begin mounting the power modules while conguration of the control modules is performed elsewhere, helping speed up installation. You can download drive conguration les to the control module while the power module is installed using MainsFree conguration. Simply connect a PowerFlex 523 or 525 AC drive to your PC with a standard USB cable and upload or download...

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PowerFlex® 520-6

Ease of Programming Tools Help Make It Simple There are several ways to quickly and easily congure PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives. From the integral human interface module (HIM), to Connected Components Workbench™ software or the Studio 5000 Logix Designer™ application, we can provide you with powerful, intuitive tools to help enhance your user experience and reduce your development time so you can deliver faster and more eciently. Five-digit, 16-segment liquid crystal display (LCD) HIM with scrolling descriptive text. Quickly navigate menus and speed conguration with the integral keypad. PowerFlex...

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PowerFlex® 520-7

Speed Configuration PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives can help you configure drives faster with intuitive and convenient AppView and CustomView application-specific parameter tools. AppView configuration, which is available through the integral HIM, Connected Components Workbench software and the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application, provides parameter groups for several of the most common applications, including conveyors, mixers, compressors, pumps and blowers. With the settings to run these applications already in place, you can get your machine up and running faster, increasing your productivity....

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PowerFlex® 520-8

Drive Conguration Connected Components Workbench Software Connected Components Workbench software can help you get your drives up and running with an intuitive interface and startup wizards. This free software uses Rockwell Automation and Microsoft® Visual Studio® technologies for fast and easy drive conguration. • Start up wizards to help speed up conguration • Conguration and control of drives over communication networks Congure drives online or oine. From the conguration window in Connected Components Workbench software, you can access several features, including uploading and downloading...

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PowerFlex® 520-9

Connected Components Workbench software offers a variety of startup, application and diagnostic wizards. CarYiput Pj'jnvfUi! Prcpirtin^ JflftnyjA Tip. Hffi«r^«lt<MWCirtf icy si^fl often toartImwi ftfjt i Wizards use step-by-step screens to help guide you through drive setup. Connected Components Workbench software can help minimize your machine design and development time and is ideal for standalone applications. You can upload and download configurations over a USB connection and configure drives over EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet® or other open industrial networks. Connected Components Workbench software...

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PowerFlex® 520-10

Premier Integration Streamline Development, Use and Maintenance The power of Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture™ combined with the communication capabilities of PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives can oer an exceptional level of integration that can reduce development costs and time. You can benet from Premier Integration with PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives and Allen-Bradley programmable automation controllers (PACs). The Studio 5000 Logix Designer application can help reduce programming time by automatically populating drive parameters in the controller memory as controller tags. PowerFlex...

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PowerFlex® 520-11

Add-on profiles help integrate PowerFlex 525 AC drives into the Logix environment. Premier Integration with PowerFlex 525 AC drives helps save development time and makes systems 77ie Logix interface allows the dynamic selection of drive parameters transmitted over A wizard in the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application can help you configure your PowerFlex 525 AC drives EtherNet/IP settings. PanelView™ Plus Compact Terminal CompactLogix Controller PowerFlex525 AC drives and the Integrated Architecture system offer you the flexibility to find the ideal solution for your application.

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PowerFlex® 520-12

Communications A Wide Variety of Options The seamless exchange of information between drives and operators helps save time and increase eciency, and PowerFlex 523 and 525 AC drives oer features that can help you easily manage data throughout your operations. For networked applications, PowerFlex 525 AC drives have an embedded port for EtherNet/IP that allows you to easily congure, control and collect data over the network. An optional dual port EtherNet/IP card for PowerFlex 520-Series AC drives supports linear and ring network topologies. The dual port communication adapter oers device level...

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