Product Description:

The FC-280P18KT4H2BNCXXXSXXXXAX variable-frequency drive is produced by Danfoss for the VLT FC 280 Midi Drives series. It converts fixed-frequency plant power into a modulated output that allows controllers to regulate motor speed in conveyors, pumps, and material-handling lines. The drive can reduce reliance on mechanical throttling by adjusting motor operation to match process demand. Its cabinet-compatible design supports integration with common industrial control equipment and motor feedback arrangements. This configuration is intended for applications that require stable speed control across changing operating conditions.

The drive provides a continuous output of 18.5 kW at the motor terminals under steady-load conditions. This output corresponds to 25 HP for systems that use imperial power units. The input section accepts a three-phase supply of 380–480 VAC, allowing connection to common industrial power networks within that voltage range. The absence of a brake chopper means regenerative energy must be managed through an appropriate external braking arrangement or by the connected mechanical system. The unit also has no integrated display, so operating parameters are accessed through compatible remote software or an optional plug-in keypad. These interfaces allow parameter entry and status monitoring without requiring a permanently installed front-panel screen.

Adaptation A and Adaptation B are configured with no application adaptation, so the drive does not include specialized application programming for either field. The electronics use an uncoated printed circuit board, which does not have the additional moisture and contaminant resistance provided by a conformal coating. Installations using this board should therefore provide suitable cabinet protection against condensation, conductive dust, and corrosive airborne material. Danfoss groups the product under the Midi Drive FC class, which uses mechanical and terminal arrangements associated with the manufacturer’s mid-power drive products. The internal platform identifier is 280, distinguishing this design from other VLT drive platforms. Its parameter organization is compatible with related control practices used for FC-302 and FC-202 controllers, helping maintain familiar configuration methods in facilities that operate several VLT drive types.