Product Description:

The 16.F5.C1E-340A is an AC inverter drive produced by KEB as part of the F5 Combivert Axis Drives series. It converts fixed-frequency mains power into a variable voltage and frequency output that lets industrial controllers regulate speed and torque on asynchronous or synchronous motors. The unit fits into machine tools, material handling lines, and packaging cells where coordinated axis movement is required, and it provides internal braking circuitry so overhauling loads can be decelerated without external hardware.

It accepts a 400 V three-phase supply and draws up to 59 A during peak acceleration, while the continuous rating is 33 A to match general-purpose motors. An IP20 housing allows cabinet installation in clean indoor environments, and the integrated braking transistor simplifies dynamic stopping. Switching takes place at carrier frequencies selectable up to 16 kHz; lower acoustic noise is traded against additional thermal dissipation managed by the E-size heat sink. The drive’s logic responds to field devices in only 2 ms per I/O scan, coordinating 8 digital inputs, 2 analog inputs, and 29 low-voltage control terminals with the host PLC.

With a power capacity of 20 HP, the inverter size code 16 balances output capacity against cabinet footprint. Mechanical dimensions measure 208 mm deep, 130 mm wide, and 290 mm high, so multiple axes can be arranged side by side without exceeding common enclosure depths. The rated switching frequency of 2 kHz supports applications that do not need ultrasonic operation, and the C1 EMC classification helps the system meet residential and light-industry emission limits when shielded motor leads are used. Internal design keeps wiring straightforward: control conductors land on spring terminals, power enters through the three-phase input connection, and motor leads exit at the bottom to maximize airflow over the heat sink.