Product Description:

The FC-301P1K5T4E20H1XXXXXSXXX is an AC variable frequency drive manufactured by Danfoss for the VLT FC 301 Automation Drives series. It falls within the VLT AutomationDrive FC product group and is intended for cabinet mounting where precise speed regulation of three-phase induction motors is required. By converting fixed-frequency mains power into a pulse-width-modulated output, the unit allows conveyor, pump, and fan systems to adjust torque and reduce energy consumption under varying load conditions.

This drive supplies up to 1.5 kW of continuous mechanical power, which is equivalent to 2.0 HP. Its rectifier section accepts an input range of 380–480 VAC, so it connects directly to common industrial distribution networks. The power stage uses three-phase power, ensuring balanced current draw across all lines. The IP20 chassis enclosure provides protection against finger contact with hazardous parts but does not protect the drive from water, making installation inside a secure cabinet necessary. The normal cabinet mounting arrangement accommodates A, B, or C frame sizes to match available panel space and cooling airflow.

An integrated RFI Class A1/B filter limits conducted emissions, allowing the inverter to share switchgear with sensitive instrumentation without additional suppressors. Power and control conductors enter through standard gland openings, allowing commonly available hardware to be used for cable entry. The drive has uncoated control boards, so it should not be installed in atmospheres containing corrosive vapors unless suitable external protection is provided. Regenerative energy is not absorbed internally because the unit has no brake chopper; applications requiring rapid stops must divert braking power to external assemblies. The absence of an LCP and the lack of a mains option mean that local keypad access and upstream disconnect hardware must be added separately when direct parameter entry and local power isolation are required.