Product Description:

The FECP01.1-160K-3P400-A-BN-NNNN-01V01 belongs to the FEC Frequency Converters series manufactured by Bosch Rexroth Indramat. As a frequency converter, it regulates the speed of three-phase induction motors used in pumps and fans. This allows process flow or air volume to follow real-time demand while helping reduce unnecessary energy use. In variable-torque applications, this kind of control can also reduce mechanical stress during startup and normal load changes.

This first-generation unit accepts a 3-phase mains supply and is rated for 160 kW of continuous output, making it suitable for large HVAC or fluid-handling installations. The enclosure meets the IP20 protection class, so it is intended for installation inside a switchgear cabinet where accidental contact protection is needed. Input voltage can range from 3 AC 380 to 480 V, matching the 400 VAC class common in many industrial power systems. Short-term overload capability reaches 120% for 60 seconds, which helps the drive start heavy centrifugal loads without immediate derating. Design Version 1, Mechanical Size 7, and the large panel size determine the physical footprint and terminal arrangement, while the omission of a potentiometer means the speed reference must come from a fieldbus or an external analog signal.

A second overload tier of 105% for 60 minutes allows prolonged operation at modest overcurrent when system pressure or static head rises unexpectedly. A width of 570 mm helps the unit fit standard cabinet layouts while still leaving room for required cooling clearance. The integrated interface supports an External brake chopper, so excess DC-link energy from regenerative deceleration can be dissipated through an external resistor bank. This arrangement is useful where decelerating loads return energy to the DC bus during controlled slowdowns. The converter is built for High durability, and its control layout suits pump and fan applications that rely on centralized external commands.