Product Description:

The FECG02.1-160K-3P400-A-BN-MODB-01V01 is a frequency converter manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat and assigned to the FEC Frequency Converters series. It is supplied as Design 1 in the second-generation platform for general automation applications that require dynamic speed regulation of AC motors. The unit performs this function by adjusting output frequency in response to system commands received through its Modbus communication link, allowing coordinated control within larger PLC-based architectures. An external brake chopper can be added when rapid deceleration is required.

The converter delivers a continuous output of 160 kW while operating in the 400 VAC voltage class with an input range of 3 AC 380 to 480 V. These electrical limits place the drive in a power range suited to larger industrial machinery supplied from common plant mains. The unit can withstand overloads of 200% for 1 second during shock starts and 150% for 60 seconds during longer torque peaks without an immediate thermal trip. This temporary overload margin helps the converter ride through demanding acceleration events and process disturbances while maintaining commanded motor operation.

The housing uses Mechanical Size 7 and a big panel format with a front width of 570 mm, so the cabinet must provide adequate mounting space and cable access. Power wiring is straightforward because the terminals are arranged for a 3-phase supply, and the enclosure is rated IP20, which provides finger-safe access but no water protection. A built-in keypad is not included, and the unit is shipped without a potentiometer for local speed trimming. This layout suits control cabinets where operating commands are issued from the machine control system rather than from controls mounted on the converter itself.