


PowerFlex 700 AC Drive 8.7 A 4 kW 20B
Catalog #: 20BC8P7A0AYNANC0
Rockwell Automation announces that as of
November 30, 2023,
the PowerFlex 700 AC Drive 8.7 A 4 kW 20B will be discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s).
Discontinued Date:
November 30, 2023
Replacement Category:
Engineering Replacement



Rockwell Automation announces that as of
November 30, 2023,
the PowerFlex 700 AC Drive 8.7 A 4 kW 20B will be discontinued and no longer available for sale.
Customers are encouraged to remove references to the affected product(s).
Discontinued Date:
November 30, 2023
Replacement Category:
Engineering Replacement
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT Installed |
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Brake Resistor | No Internal |
Custom Drive/Firmware | No Custom Firmware |
Feedback Options | No ftdback |
Filter Options | W/ EMC Filt & ComModeChoke |
Internal Communication Module | No Communication Module |
Degree of protection (IP) | IP20 |
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Shock | 15 G peak for 11 ms duration (±1.0 ms) |
PWM frequency | 4 kHz @ 540V DC |
Vibration | 0.152 mm (0.006 in) displacement, 1 G peak |
Number of analogue outputs | 2 |
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Mains voltage | 400 V |
Integrated breaking resistance | False |
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT installed |
Internal communication module | No communication module |
Fuse current rating | 15A @ 540V DC |
Input voltage rating | 400V AC, 3-phase, 50 Hz |
AC input undervoltage trip | 233V AC @ 380/400V |
Bus voltage, nom | 540V DC @ 380/400V |
Bus undervoltage shutoff/fault | 305V DC @ 380/400V |
Bus overvoltage trip | 810V DC @ 380/400V |
Output voltage rating | 0...400V AC @ 380...400V AC, 1-phase |
Circuit breaker current rating, max | 30A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Motor circuit protector current rating, max | 15A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Output current rating, continuous | 8.7A @ 540V DC |
Output current rating, 1 min | 9.9A @ 540V DC |
Output current rating, 3 sec | 13.2A @ 540V DC |
Logic control ride-thru | 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical |
Brake resistor | No internal brake resistor |
Input current rating | 9.3A @ 540V DC |
Documentation | Manual |
Carrier frequency | 2, 4, 8, and 10 kHz. Drive rating based on 4 kHz |
Encoder quadrature | 90 degrees, ±27 degrees at 25 °C (77 °F) |
AC input overvoltage trip | 570V AC @ 380/400V |
Input power rating | 5.5 kVA @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Dual element time delay fuse current rating | 15...17.5A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Non-time delay fuse current rating | 15...30A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Digital input latency, typical | 9.2 ms @ stop signal for SVC motor control |
Heat sink thermistor | Monitored by microprocessor overtemp trip |
Digital input latency | 9.2...16.0 ms @ start signal for SVC motor control |
Drive to motor power ratio, max | Recommended not greater than 2:1 ratio |
Stop modes | Multiple progmable stop modes including - RA, Coast, DC-brake, Fast brake, RA-to-hold and S-curve |
Acceleration/deceleration | Two independently progmable accel and decel times. Each time can be progmed from 0...3600 s in 0.1 s increments |
Frequency accuracy | Digital input: within ±0.01% of set output frequency |
Analog input latency, typical | 6.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Number of digital inputs | 6 |
Number of digital outputs | 3 |
Internal watts loss | 87 W @ 400V @ 4Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Number of analogue inputs | 2 |
Motor voltage, nom | 400V @ 380...480V drive rating, 400V nominal line voltage |
Human interface model | No HIM (blank plate inserted) |
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet | True |
External watts loss | 78 W @ 400V @ 4Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Max. output frequency | 420 Hz |
Total watts loss | 164 W @ 400V @ 4Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Line voltage, nom | 400V @ 380...480V drive rating, 400V nominal motor voltage |
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP | True |
Mains frequency | 50 Hz |
Actual short circuit rating | Determined by AIC rating of installed fuse/circuit breaker |
Internal EMC filtering | With EMC filter with common mode choke |
Custom drive/firmware | No custom firmware |
Feedback option | No ftdback |
Analog input latency | 4.8...12.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Drive full power range | 400...528V @ 380...480V drive rating |
Drive operating range | 342...528V @ 380...480V drive rating |
Torque regulation | Without ftdback: ±5 %, 600 rad/sec bandwidth |
Enclosure type | IP20/NEMA/UL Type 1 |
Output current rating | 8.7 A, 4 kW normal duty, 3 kW heavy duty, frame 0 |
Control options | Vector control with 24V DC I/O |
Drive overcurrent trip | Instantaneous current limit: 220...300% of rated current (dependent on drive rating) |
Efficiency | 97.5% at rated A, nominal line volts |
Encoder supply | 12V @ 250mA. 12V @ 10mA minimum inputs isolated with differential transmitter, 250 kHz maximum |
Speed control-speed regulation | Without ftdback (Vector Control Mode): 0.1 % of base speed across 120:1 speed range, 120:1 operating range, 50 rad/sec bandwidth |
Current limit capability | Proactive current limit progmable from 20...160% of rated output current, Independently progmable proportional and integral gain |
Selectable motor control | Sensorless vector with full tuning. Standards V/Hz with full custom capability and vector control |
Frequency control-speed regulation | With slip compensation (Volts per Hz mode): 0.5% of base speed across 40:1 speed range, 40:1 operating range, 10 rad/sec bandwidth |
Input phases | 3-phase input provides full rating for all drives. 1-phase ops possible on certain drives and provides 50 % of rated current. Frames 0...6: drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered package. |
Control method | Sine coded PWM with progmable carrier frequency, ratings apply to all drives, the drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered solution |
Encoder requirements | Encoders must be line driver type, quadrature (dual channel) or pulse (single channel), 8...15V DC output (4...6V DC when jumpers are in 5V position), single-ended or differential and capable of supplying a min. of 10 mA per channel, maximum input frequen |
Number of phases output | 3 |
Number of phases input | 3 |
Relative symmetric net voltage tolerance | 10 % |
With control element | True |
Supporting protocol for LON | True |
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP | True |
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS | True |
Supporting protocol for CAN | True |
Supporting protocol for Modbus | True |
Motor overload protection | Frames 0...6 vector control: powerflex 700 drives with vector control, which is identified by a C or D in position 15 of the catalog number, provide class 10 motor overload protection according to NEC article 430 and motor overtemperature protection acco |
Input frequency tolerance | 47 Hz |
Encoder duty cycle | 50% ±10% |
Displacement power factor (all drives) | 0.98 across speed range |
Short circuit rating, max | 200000 A symmetrical |
Output voltage range | 0 to rated motor voltage |
Encoder type | Incremental, dual channel |
Power ride-thru | 15 ms at full load |
Short circuit trip | Phase-to-phase on drive output |
Ground fault trip | Phase-to-ground on drive output |
Drive to motor power ratio, min | Recommended not less than 1:2 ratio |
Control logic noise immunity | Showering arc transients upto 1500V peak |
Line transients | Up to 6000 volts peak per IEEE C62.41-1991 |
Intermittent overload | 110% overload capability for up to 1 min, 150% overload capability for up to 3 s |
Height, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 336 mm |
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Depth, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 200 mm |
Width, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 110 mm |
Weight, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 8.16 kg (drive and packaging weight) |
Sound level | Frame 0: 58 dB @ 30 CFM fan velocity |
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Altitude | 1000 m (3300 ft.) maximum without derating |
Degree of protection (NEMA) | 1 |
Surrounding air temperature | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1 (with top label): 0...50 °C (0...122 °F) @ frames 5…6, most ratings |
Atmosphere | Drive must not be installed in an area where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust, If the drive is not going to be installed immediately, store the drive where it is not exposed to a corrosive atmosphere |
Operating temperature | 50 °C @ 540V DC |
Storage temperature | -40 °C |
Relative humidity | 5...95% noncondensing |
Pollution degree 1 according to EN 61800-5-1 | No pollution occurs, only dry non-conductive pollution occurs, and has no influence |
Pollution degree 4 according to EN 61800-5-1 | The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused, for exAle, by conductive dust, rain or snow |
Pollution degree 3 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Conductive pollution occurs, dry non-conductive pollution occurs and becomes conductive due to condensation |
Pollution degree 2 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs, Occasionally a temporary conductivity, caused by condensation is expected when the drive is out of ops |
Surrounding environment pollution degree | All enclosures are acceptable for pollution degree 1 and 2, an enclosure that meets or exceeds IP54, NEMA/UL Type 12, is required for pollution degree 3 and 4 |
Sales Info
Repairable | REPAIRABLE |
Preferred Availability | false |
Quick Turnaround | false |
Dimension Height | 29.49 |
Lead Time | 37 |
Dimension Width | 23.01 |
Dimension Length | 51.99 |
Stock Status | NON_STOCKED |
Weight | 6.55 |
Weight Unit | KG |
Dimension Unit | CM |
Drawings | |
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Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) | Download (PDF) |
PowerTerminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
2D Drawing (DXF/DWG) | Download (ZIP) |
3D STEP (STP) Model | Download (ZIP) |
2D Drawing (PDF) | Download (PDF) |
Control Terminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
Drawings |
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Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) Download (PDF) |
PowerTerminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
2D Drawing (DXF/DWG) Download (ZIP) |
3D STEP (STP) Model Download (ZIP) |
2D Drawing (PDF) Download (PDF) |
Control Terminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
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类型 | 资源 | 发布 |
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General | Product Profile | -- |
General | Product Cutsheet | -- |
General | Installation Instructions | 20B-IN019 |
General | Drive Specification | -- |
General | Fuse Size Table | -- |
General | Specification Sheet | -- |
General | Routine Maintenance Guidelines | -- |
General | Wire Size Table | -- |
General | PowerFlex 70EC/700VC Reference Manual | PFLEX-RM004 |
General | PowerFlex 70 700 Reference Manual - Vol 1 | PFLEX-RM001 |
General | User Manual Documentation Update | -- |
General | Parameter List | -- |
Installation Instructions | 20b-in014_-en-p | 20B-IN014 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
User Manual | 20b-um002_-en-p | 20B-UM002 |
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Technical Specifications
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT Installed |
---|---|
Brake Resistor | No Internal |
Custom Drive/Firmware | No Custom Firmware |
Feedback Options | No ftdback |
Filter Options | W/ EMC Filt & ComModeChoke |
Internal Communication Module | No Communication Module |
Degree of protection (IP) | IP20 |
---|---|
Shock | 15 G peak for 11 ms duration (±1.0 ms) |
PWM frequency | 4 kHz @ 540V DC |
Vibration | 0.152 mm (0.006 in) displacement, 1 G peak |
Number of analogue outputs | 2 |
---|---|
Mains voltage | 400 V |
Integrated breaking resistance | False |
Brake IGBT | Brake IGBT installed |
Internal communication module | No communication module |
Fuse current rating | 15A @ 540V DC |
Input voltage rating | 400V AC, 3-phase, 50 Hz |
AC input undervoltage trip | 233V AC @ 380/400V |
Bus voltage, nom | 540V DC @ 380/400V |
Bus undervoltage shutoff/fault | 305V DC @ 380/400V |
Bus overvoltage trip | 810V DC @ 380/400V |
Output voltage rating | 0...400V AC @ 380...400V AC, 1-phase |
Circuit breaker current rating, max | 30A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Motor circuit protector current rating, max | 15A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Output current rating, continuous | 8.7A @ 540V DC |
Output current rating, 1 min | 9.9A @ 540V DC |
Output current rating, 3 sec | 13.2A @ 540V DC |
Logic control ride-thru | 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical |
Brake resistor | No internal brake resistor |
Input current rating | 9.3A @ 540V DC |
Documentation | Manual |
Carrier frequency | 2, 4, 8, and 10 kHz. Drive rating based on 4 kHz |
Encoder quadrature | 90 degrees, ±27 degrees at 25 °C (77 °F) |
AC input overvoltage trip | 570V AC @ 380/400V |
Input power rating | 5.5 kVA @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Dual element time delay fuse current rating | 15...17.5A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Non-time delay fuse current rating | 15...30A @ 400V AC, 3-phase |
Digital input latency, typical | 9.2 ms @ stop signal for SVC motor control |
Heat sink thermistor | Monitored by microprocessor overtemp trip |
Digital input latency | 9.2...16.0 ms @ start signal for SVC motor control |
Drive to motor power ratio, max | Recommended not greater than 2:1 ratio |
Stop modes | Multiple progmable stop modes including - RA, Coast, DC-brake, Fast brake, RA-to-hold and S-curve |
Acceleration/deceleration | Two independently progmable accel and decel times. Each time can be progmed from 0...3600 s in 0.1 s increments |
Frequency accuracy | Digital input: within ±0.01% of set output frequency |
Analog input latency, typical | 6.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Number of digital inputs | 6 |
Number of digital outputs | 3 |
Internal watts loss | 87 W @ 400V @ 4Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Number of analogue inputs | 2 |
Motor voltage, nom | 400V @ 380...480V drive rating, 400V nominal line voltage |
Human interface model | No HIM (blank plate inserted) |
Supporting protocol for DeviceNet | True |
External watts loss | 78 W @ 400V @ 4Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Max. output frequency | 420 Hz |
Total watts loss | 164 W @ 400V @ 4Hp normal duty (IP20, NEMA/UL Type 1) |
Line voltage, nom | 400V @ 380...480V drive rating, 400V nominal motor voltage |
Supporting protocol for EtherNet/IP | True |
Mains frequency | 50 Hz |
Actual short circuit rating | Determined by AIC rating of installed fuse/circuit breaker |
Internal EMC filtering | With EMC filter with common mode choke |
Custom drive/firmware | No custom firmware |
Feedback option | No ftdback |
Analog input latency | 4.8...12.4 ms @ speed signal for SVC motor control |
Drive full power range | 400...528V @ 380...480V drive rating |
Drive operating range | 342...528V @ 380...480V drive rating |
Torque regulation | Without ftdback: ±5 %, 600 rad/sec bandwidth |
Enclosure type | IP20/NEMA/UL Type 1 |
Output current rating | 8.7 A, 4 kW normal duty, 3 kW heavy duty, frame 0 |
Control options | Vector control with 24V DC I/O |
Drive overcurrent trip | Instantaneous current limit: 220...300% of rated current (dependent on drive rating) |
Efficiency | 97.5% at rated A, nominal line volts |
Encoder supply | 12V @ 250mA. 12V @ 10mA minimum inputs isolated with differential transmitter, 250 kHz maximum |
Speed control-speed regulation | Without ftdback (Vector Control Mode): 0.1 % of base speed across 120:1 speed range, 120:1 operating range, 50 rad/sec bandwidth |
Current limit capability | Proactive current limit progmable from 20...160% of rated output current, Independently progmable proportional and integral gain |
Selectable motor control | Sensorless vector with full tuning. Standards V/Hz with full custom capability and vector control |
Frequency control-speed regulation | With slip compensation (Volts per Hz mode): 0.5% of base speed across 40:1 speed range, 40:1 operating range, 10 rad/sec bandwidth |
Input phases | 3-phase input provides full rating for all drives. 1-phase ops possible on certain drives and provides 50 % of rated current. Frames 0...6: drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered package. |
Control method | Sine coded PWM with progmable carrier frequency, ratings apply to all drives, the drive can be supplied as 6 pulse or 18 pulse in an engineered solution |
Encoder requirements | Encoders must be line driver type, quadrature (dual channel) or pulse (single channel), 8...15V DC output (4...6V DC when jumpers are in 5V position), single-ended or differential and capable of supplying a min. of 10 mA per channel, maximum input frequen |
Number of phases output | 3 |
Number of phases input | 3 |
Relative symmetric net voltage tolerance | 10 % |
With control element | True |
Supporting protocol for LON | True |
Supporting protocol for TCP/IP | True |
Supporting protocol for PROFIBUS | True |
Supporting protocol for CAN | True |
Supporting protocol for Modbus | True |
Motor overload protection | Frames 0...6 vector control: powerflex 700 drives with vector control, which is identified by a C or D in position 15 of the catalog number, provide class 10 motor overload protection according to NEC article 430 and motor overtemperature protection acco |
Input frequency tolerance | 47 Hz |
Encoder duty cycle | 50% ±10% |
Displacement power factor (all drives) | 0.98 across speed range |
Short circuit rating, max | 200000 A symmetrical |
Output voltage range | 0 to rated motor voltage |
Encoder type | Incremental, dual channel |
Power ride-thru | 15 ms at full load |
Short circuit trip | Phase-to-phase on drive output |
Ground fault trip | Phase-to-ground on drive output |
Drive to motor power ratio, min | Recommended not less than 1:2 ratio |
Control logic noise immunity | Showering arc transients upto 1500V peak |
Line transients | Up to 6000 volts peak per IEEE C62.41-1991 |
Intermittent overload | 110% overload capability for up to 1 min, 150% overload capability for up to 3 s |
Height, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 336 mm |
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Depth, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 200 mm |
Width, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 110 mm |
Weight, approx | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1: 8.16 kg (drive and packaging weight) |
Sound level | Frame 0: 58 dB @ 30 CFM fan velocity |
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Altitude | 1000 m (3300 ft.) maximum without derating |
Degree of protection (NEMA) | 1 |
Surrounding air temperature | IP20, NEMA/UL type 1 (with top label): 0...50 °C (0...122 °F) @ frames 5…6, most ratings |
Atmosphere | Drive must not be installed in an area where the ambient atmosphere contains volatile or corrosive gas, vapors or dust, If the drive is not going to be installed immediately, store the drive where it is not exposed to a corrosive atmosphere |
Operating temperature | 50 °C @ 540V DC |
Storage temperature | -40 °C |
Relative humidity | 5...95% noncondensing |
Pollution degree 1 according to EN 61800-5-1 | No pollution occurs, only dry non-conductive pollution occurs, and has no influence |
Pollution degree 4 according to EN 61800-5-1 | The pollution generates persistent conductivity caused, for exAle, by conductive dust, rain or snow |
Pollution degree 3 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Conductive pollution occurs, dry non-conductive pollution occurs and becomes conductive due to condensation |
Pollution degree 2 according to EN 61800-5-1 | Normally only non-conductive pollution occurs, Occasionally a temporary conductivity, caused by condensation is expected when the drive is out of ops |
Surrounding environment pollution degree | All enclosures are acceptable for pollution degree 1 and 2, an enclosure that meets or exceeds IP54, NEMA/UL Type 12, is required for pollution degree 3 and 4 |
Sales Info
Repairable | REPAIRABLE |
Preferred Availability | false |
Quick Turnaround | false |
Dimension Height | 29.49 |
Lead Time | 37 |
Dimension Width | 23.01 |
Dimension Length | 51.99 |
Stock Status | NON_STOCKED |
Weight | 6.55 |
Weight Unit | KG |
Dimension Unit | CM |
Drawings
Drawings | |
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Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) | Download (PDF) |
PowerTerminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
2D Drawing (DXF/DWG) | Download (ZIP) |
3D STEP (STP) Model | Download (ZIP) |
2D Drawing (PDF) | Download (PDF) |
Control Terminal Block Drawing | Download (PDF) |
Drawings |
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Dimension Drawing (Catalog Pages) Download (PDF) |
PowerTerminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
2D Drawing (DXF/DWG) Download (ZIP) |
3D STEP (STP) Model Download (ZIP) |
2D Drawing (PDF) Download (PDF) |
Control Terminal Block Drawing Download (PDF) |
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Product Profile
General
-- |
Product Cutsheet
General
-- |
Installation Instructions
General
20B-IN019 |
Drive Specification
General
-- |
Fuse Size Table
General
-- |
Specification Sheet
General
-- |
Routine Maintenance Guidelines
General
-- |
Wire Size Table
General
-- |
PowerFlex 70EC/700VC Reference Manual
General
PFLEX-RM004 |
PowerFlex 70 700 Reference Manual - Vol 1
General
PFLEX-RM001 |
User Manual Documentation Update
General
-- |
Parameter List
General
-- |
20b-in014_-en-p
Installation Instructions
20B-IN014 |
20b-td001_-en-p
Technical Data
20B-TD001 |
20b-td001_-en-p
Technical Data
20B-TD001 |
20b-um002_-en-p
User Manual
20B-UM002 |
类型 | 资源 | 发布 |
---|---|---|
General | Product Profile | -- |
General | Product Cutsheet | -- |
General | Installation Instructions | 20B-IN019 |
General | Drive Specification | -- |
General | Fuse Size Table | -- |
General | Specification Sheet | -- |
General | Routine Maintenance Guidelines | -- |
General | Wire Size Table | -- |
General | PowerFlex 70EC/700VC Reference Manual | PFLEX-RM004 |
General | PowerFlex 70 700 Reference Manual - Vol 1 | PFLEX-RM001 |
General | User Manual Documentation Update | -- |
General | Parameter List | -- |
Installation Instructions | 20b-in014_-en-p | 20B-IN014 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
Technical Data | 20b-td001_-en-p | 20B-TD001 |
User Manual | 20b-um002_-en-p | 20B-UM002 |
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