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Power Drive VCB400
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Power Drive VCB400

Product catalog summary
Bonfiglioli Overview
Bonfiglioli, founded in 1956 in Bologna, Italy, is a prominent provider of power transmission and control solutions. The company prioritizes health, safety, and environmental sustainability, integrating these principles into its operations. Bonfiglioli offers a wide range of gearmotors, drive systems, and planetary gearboxes, supported by a global network of subsidiaries and production facilities.

VCB Inverters Specifications
The VCB series inverters are designed for controlling three-phase asynchronous motors with power ratings from 132kW to 800kW. They are suitable for various industrial applications, featuring a 150% overload capability for constant torque applications and 120% for quadratic load applications. The inverters enhance energy efficiency through a common DC bus connection, allowing energy sharing between drives.

Technical Features
  • Power ratings from 355kW to 800kW can be achieved by connecting two units in parallel.
  • Equipped with disconnectable terminal blocks and VPlus programming software for ease of use.
  • Available in both air-cooled and water-cooled versions.
  • Includes digital communication options like RS232, RS485, CANopen, and Profibus-DP.
  • Supports various input/output configurations for flexible integration.


Functional Characteristics
  • Four different parameter sets for versatile drive configurations.
  • Features like motor potentiometer function, controlled braking, and intelligent current limits enhance performance.
  • Memorization of the last 16 alarms aids in troubleshooting.
  • Electronic protection relay safeguards against overheating and short circuits.


Technical Data
  • Efficiency is approximately 98% at a 2 kHz switching frequency.
  • Protection class is IP20, suitable for various environmental conditions.
  • Options for line chokes and EMC filters are available for enhanced performance.


Global Presence
Bonfiglioli operates in multiple countries, providing local support and a worldwide distribution network. The company is committed to innovation and sustainable development, collaborating with prestigious universities and dedicating resources to research and development.

Conclusion
Bonfiglioli's VCB series inverters offer robust and flexible solutions for industrial applications, backed by a strong commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability. The company's global presence ensures reliable support and service for its customers worldwide.

Company Overview
Bonfiglioli is a global leader in power transmission and drive solutions, committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainability. The company provides world-class products and services to keep the world in motion.

Headquarters
Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. is headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

Global Presence
Bonfiglioli has a significant international presence with offices in the USA, Vietnam, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Spain, France, and India. Each location provides contact information including telephone and fax numbers.

Contact Information
The document lists detailed contact information for each regional office, including addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers, along with website URLs for further information.
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Catalog excerpts

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It was back in 1956 that Clementino Bonfiglioli established in Bologna, Italy, the company that still bears his name. Now, some fifty years later, the same enthusiasm and dedication is driving Bonfiglioli to become the world's top name in power transmission and control solutions. Through directly controlled subsidiaries and production plant around the world, Bonfiglioli designs, manufactures and distributes a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems and planetary gearboxes, and boasts the most integrated offering on the market today. Now, to emphasise its commitment to health, safety and environmental...

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Advanced technologies for all industrial fields. Bonfiglioli VCB inverters are designed for applications calling for speed, torquue, position control of three phase aynchronous motors 132kW rating and larger. The robust and flexible VCB series spans over a 132 to 800kW range, covering a broad spectrum of applications, and is the ideal drive for large industrial plans and manufacturing lines. VCB inverters can optionally feature either the 150% overload capability which is typical of constant torque applications or 120% overload capability addressing the demands of quadratic load applications,...

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Common DC bus VCB inverters can be used in system architectures with a common DC bus to share energy between different drives in the same line Disconnectable terminal blocks All VCB series inverters are equipped with disconnectable signal terminal blocks VPlus programming software Inverter parameter programming is greatly facilitated by the user-friendly VPlus programming software, common to Bonfiglioli's other inverter series KP100 programming unit This practical and lightweight programming unit features a 4-key keypad with 140 segments. The KP100 can be used for manual speed control and to...

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Functional characteristics Four different parameter sets Users can create 4 different drive functioning configurations that can be switched even with the motor running Synchronisation to catch a spinning motor This function restores quickly and efficiently the control of a motor rotating without load Motor potentiometer function (UP/DOWN) Increases and decreases the speed reference via digital inputs Controlled braking VCB inverters permit rapid deceleration even without a braking module, thanks to a sophisticated voltage control and a motor chopper function Application functions Software functions...

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Output, motor side High power ratings can be achieved by connecting two VCB units in parallel. Consult the product manual for further details.

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Accessories Add-on modules A wide selection of add-on control and communication modules are available for VCB series inverters to boost functionality in specific applications. Reference standards All models in the VCB series are designed and made in conformity to the requirements of the 'low voltage' directive 73/23/EEC (CEconformity). Conformity to the EMC directive 89/336/EEC is subject to the correct installation procedures being followed. The manufacturer's declaration of conformity and the installation instructions are included in the documentation accompanying the product. Expansions KP...

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Technical data Always fit the inductor on the input Size Description of inductor Rated current Inductance Dissipated power [A] [mH] [W]

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Technical data Size Description of filter Rated current Inductance Dissipated power [A] [mH] [W]

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The development of effective, tailored solutions for a wide range of applications is a fundamental aspect of our work. We succeed so well because we co-operate closely with our customers, listen to their requests and work with them to improve our own performance. Bonfiglioli is determined to deliver the best service possible - before, during and after the sale of any of our products - by applying all our know-how, experience, technology and advanced communication tools. Bonfiglioli works to the strictest standards of quality and safety, as certified by seven different internationally recognised institutes....

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Bonfiglioli Worldwide Presence Bonfiglioli is located in regions and countries around the world that enable us to provide faster sales and service to customers. We are around the world, and around the corner. United Kingdom South Africa PRODUCTION FACILITIES LOCAL SUPPORT 22 BRANCH OFFICES IN 16 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK SALES, CUSTOMER SERVICE, WARRANTY, TECH SUPPORT, SPARE PARTS

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We have a relentless commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability. Our team creates, distributes and services world-class power transmission and drive solutions to keep the world in motion. HEADQUARTERS Bonfiglioli Riduttori S.p.A. Via Giovanni XXIII, 7/A 40012 Lippo di Calderara di Reno Bologna (Italy) tel: +39 051 647 3111 fax: +39 051 647 3126 [email protected] www.bonfiglioli.com BR_CAT_VCB_STD_ENG_R00_1

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