ALTIVAR-12 Speed Drive 1.5KW 240V 1PH

The Schneider Electric Altivar 12 ATV12HU15M2 variable speed drive is designed to control the speed of asynchronous motors in simple machines and commercial equipment. It offers a rated power of 1.5 kW / 2 HP, is supplied by single-phase 200 to 240 V AC power, and provides a 200 to 240 V three-phase output with a rated continuous current of 7.5 A.

This Altivar 12 drive includes a heatsink, fan, EMC filter, and Modbus communication via RJ45 port. Its compact format, front access to connections and parameters, and its different motor control modes make it easy to integrate into small automation systems, pumps, fans, conveyors, mixers, and other machines with asynchronous motors.

1.5 kW Altivar 12 drive

Reference ATV12HU15M2 belongs to the Schneider Electric Altivar 12 range, developed for speed regulation in simple machines. It is sized for motors up to 1.5 kW and features a single-phase supply compatible with 200 to 240 V networks.

• Motor rated power: 1.5 kW.
• Equivalent power: 2 HP.
• Motor type: asynchronous.
• Application: simple machines and commercial equipment.
• Number of input phases: 1 phase.
• Supply voltage: 200-240 V AC.
• Supply tolerance: -15% / +10 %.
• Supply frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5 %.

Single-phase input and three-phase output

A particularly important feature of the ATV12HU15M2 is that its mains supply is single-phase, while the power delivered to the motor is three-phase. The drive converts the 200-240 V AC input into a regulated 200-240 V three-phase output.

• Input: 200-240 V AC single-phase.
• Output: 200-240 V AC three-phase.
• Line current at 200 V: 17.8 A.
• Line current at 240 V: 14.9 A.
• Output continuous current: 7.5 A at 4 kHz.
• Maximum transient current: 11.2 A for 60 seconds.

This configuration makes it possible to control a compatible three-phase motor from a single-phase supply, always respecting the rated voltage, current, and power of the motor and the drive.

Adjustable output frequency up to 400 Hz

The Schneider Electric Altivar 12 ATV12HU15M2 allows the output frequency to be adjusted between 0.5 and 400 Hz, providing a wide range for regulating motor speed according to application requirements.

• Output frequency: 0.5-400 Hz.
• Nominal switching frequency: 4 kHz.
• Adjustable switching frequency: 2-16 kHz.
• Speed range: 1:20.
• Frequency display resolution: 0.1 Hz.

For continuous operation with switching frequencies above 4 kHz, current derating may be required according to Schneider Electric guidelines.

Sensorless flux vector control

The ATV12 offers different control profiles to adapt motor behavior to the application. These include sensorless flux vector control, which improves motor regulation without using an external encoder.

• Sensorless flux vector control.
• V/f voltage/frequency ratio.
• Quadratic voltage/frequency ratio.
• Adjustable slip compensation.

Transient torque can reach approximately 150 to 170% of the motor rated torque, depending on the drive rating and the motor used.

Integrated Modbus via RJ45

The drive includes Modbus RTU communication as standard through a two-wire RS-485 interface and front-mounted RJ45 connector. This makes it possible to integrate it with controllers, PLCs, and other compatible devices.

• Protocol: Modbus.
• Physical interface: 2-wire RS-485.
• Connector: front RJ45.
• Format: Modbus RTU.
• Speeds: 4,800, 9,600, 19,200 and 38,400 bit/s.
• Modbus addresses: 1-247.

Inputs and outputs for automation

The Schneider Electric ATV12HU15M2 incorporates different configurable inputs and outputs to suit small automation and control systems.

Inputs

• Digital inputs: 4 programmable.
• Digital input voltage: 24 V DC.
• Analog input: 1.
• AI1 voltage: configurable 0-5 V or 0-10 V.
• AI1 current: configurable 0-20 mA.

Outputs

• Analog output: 1 configurable.
• Analog voltage output: 0-10 V.
• Analog current output: 0-20 mA.
• Digital outputs: 2.
• Relay output: 1 changeover contact.

Acceleration and deceleration ramps

The drive allows different acceleration and deceleration profiles to be configured to adapt motor start-up and stopping to the mechanical needs of the machine.

• Linear ramps: configurable from 0 to 999.9 seconds.
• S ramps: available.
• U ramps: available.
• DC injection braking: configurable up to 30 seconds.

Integrated protections

The Altivar 12 includes different protection functions designed to monitor both the drive and the connected motor.

• Drive thermal protection through continuous I²t calculation.
• Protection against supply overvoltage.
• Protection against undervoltage.
• Protection against overcurrent between output phases and earth.
• Protection against overheating.
• Protection against motor phase-to-phase short circuits.

These internal electronic functions do not replace the external electrical protections required according to the installation design.

Integrated EMC filter

Reference ATV12HU15M2 incorporates an integrated EMC filter, helping to limit electromagnetic disturbances generated by the drive when installation and wiring are carried out in accordance with Schneider Electric recommendations.

Depending on the configuration, motor cable length, and switching frequency, Schneider Electric defines different electromagnetic compatibility categories in accordance with EN/IEC 61800-3.

Heatsink and fan design

The drive is supplied in a heatsink version and features an integrated fan to dissipate heat generated during operation.

• Construction: with heatsink.
• Integrated fan: yes.
• Noise level: approximately 45 dB.
• Power dissipation at rated current: approximately 72 W.

IP20 protection rating

The Schneider Electric ATV12HU15M2 has an IP20 protection rating without the top blanking plate and is primarily designed to be installed inside a suitable electrical panel or cabinet.

Its normal mounting position is vertical, with a maximum tilt of ±10°.

• Protection rating: IP20.
• Operating position: vertical ±10°.
• Operating temperature: -10 to 50 °C without derating under the stated conditions.
• Operation up to: 60 °C with current derating.
• Storage temperature: -25 to 70 °C.
• Relative humidity: 5-95% non-condensing.
• Altitude without derating: up to 1,000 m.

Compact dimensions

The Altivar 12 ATV12HU15M2 has compact dimensions that make it easy to integrate into electrical panels and machinery.

• Height: 142 mm.
• Width: 105 mm.
• Depth: 156.2 mm.
• Weight: approximately 1.4 kg.

Applications of the Schneider Electric Altivar 12

The ATV12 is mainly intended for simple machines and commercial equipment that require electronic speed regulation of an asynchronous motor. Possible applications include:

• Pumps.
• Fans.
• Conveyors.
• Mixers.
• Small machinery.
• Commercial equipment.
• Simple automation systems.

The final selection should be made by checking the motor rated current, voltage, load type, environmental conditions, duty cycles, and application torque requirements.

Schneider Electric ATV12HU15M2 technical characteristics

• Brand: Schneider Electric.
• Range: Altivar 12.
• Reference: ATV12HU15M2.
• Type: variable speed drive.
• Application: simple machines.
• Compatible motor: asynchronous motor.
• Power: 1.5 kW.
• Power: 2 HP.
• Supply: single-phase.
• Input voltage: 200-240 V AC.
• Input frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5 %.
• Input current at 200 V: 17.8 A.
• Input current at 240 V: 14.9 A.
• Output voltage: 200-240 V three-phase.
• Rated output current: 7.5 A at 4 kHz.
• Transient current: 11.2 A for 60 seconds.
• Output frequency: 0.5-400 Hz.
• Nominal switching frequency: 4 kHz.
• Adjustable switching frequency: 2-16 kHz.
• Speed range: 1:20.
• Transient overtorque: 150-170%.
• Communication: Modbus RTU.
• Interface: 2-wire RS-485.
• Communication connector: RJ45.
• Digital inputs: 4.
• Analog inputs: 1.
• Digital outputs: 2.
• Analog outputs: 1.
• Relay output: 1.
• EMC filter: integrated.
• Heatsink: yes.
• Fan: integrated.
• Protection rating: IP20.
• Noise level: approximately 45 dB.
• Dimensions: 142 x 105 x 156.2 mm.
• Weight: approximately 1.4 kg.
• Operating temperature: -10 to 50 °C without derating.
• Storage temperature: -25 to 70 °C.

The Schneider Electric Altivar 12 ATV12HU15M2 1.5 kW variable speed drive provides a compact solution for controlling three-phase asynchronous motors from a 200-240 V single-phase supply. Its 7.5 A output, frequency range up to 400 Hz, Modbus communication, integrated EMC filter, and different configurable inputs and outputs make it easy to integrate into simple machines, pumping systems, ventilation, transport, and small automation applications.