The new higher power additions to the range are available as IP00 modules for mounting within control panels and in enclosed versions with a choice of IP21 or IP54 ingress protection ratings. All versions feature compact construction and all are available with power ratings to 630kW on 400V supplies, 800kW on 690V supplies. Even higher powers can be achieved by operating the drives in parallel.

The new models have been designed with ease of use and ease of integration in mind. They offer advanced commissioning tools for rapid straightforward set up whatever the application, and powerful diagnostics with a plain-text help system.

They also feature, as standard, integrated support for ModBus TCP, Ethernet I/P and Profinet IO connectivity. Plug-in option cards are available to provide support for other popular communication and fieldbus standards.

Other key features include enhanced safety with Safe Torque Off in line with uncontrolled stop category 0 of EN 60204-1, Safe Stop 1 in line with controlled stop category 1 of EN 60204-1, and ATEX-certified motor over-temperature protection. These functions are achieved without the need for additional external components, which reduces costs, panel space requirements and wiring time.

VACON 100 drives, including the new high power versions, use film capacitors rather than the usual electrolytic types in the critical DC link section.

Drives in the VACON 100 family are suitable for use in a wide range of constant torque and constant power applications such as pumps, fans and conveyors. In these applications, the company says energy efficiency and productivity gains mean that, in almost every case, the savings made will quickly repay the cost of the drive and its installation.