VLT 6016 Danfoss
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The Danfoss VLT 6016 HVAC drive is part of the VLT 6000 HVAC Drives series and offers a typical shaft output of 11 kW with a starting torque of 110% for one minute. It supports a displacement power factor greater than 0.98 and operates in ambient temperatures from 0°C to 40°C. The VLT 6016 can function at a maximum altitude of 1000 meters and tolerates up to 95% non-condensing humidity.
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The VLT 6016 is a Danfoss HVAC drive rated for 11 kW output and suited for dependable building automation service. Strong drive behavior comes from 110% starting torque for 1 minute and 160% break-away torque for 0.5 s, which supports smooth fan and pump startup. Operation remains efficient with a displacement power factor above 0.98, making this unit a very capable choice for HVAC control.
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The VLT 6016 is an AC frequency converter manufactured by Danfoss within the VLT 6000 HVAC Drives series. Designed for ventilation and pumping duties in building automation, the unit receives three-phase mains power and delivers a variable-frequency output that allows induction motors to accelerate smoothly, maintain constant pressure, and adapt to changing load profiles. By permitting speed control rather than throttling, it reduces electrical consumption and mechanical wear in commercial and industrial climate systems.
Its torque profile supports heavy fan wheels at startup. The drive can develop 110% starting torque for 1 minute during prolonged acceleration and provide 160% breakaway torque for 0.5 seconds to free stuck impellers. Under continuous load, the inverter supplies a typical shaft output of 11 kW, matching common 15 HP motors in rooftop air handlers. A true power factor of 0.90 indicates how effectively the input power is used, while an input phase-balance tolerance of ±1.5% keeps the control section within voltage limits on imperfect utility feeds. The output stage supports unlimited switching events per minute, allowing the controller to perform high-resolution modulation without accelerating wear on its transistors.
For electrical rooms with limited space, a minimum rear clearance of 200 mm is required to maintain airflow. The electronics operate at temperatures from 0 °C through 40 °C without derating. The assembly maintains operation at elevations up to 1000 m and tolerates 95% non-condensing humidity, enabling installation in humid mechanical penthouses. A displacement power factor of >0.98 minimizes reactive demand on the utility grid, supporting compliance with power-quality guidelines. Protection against upstream faults is provided for mains supplies with prospective currents as high as 100,000 A.
