Product Description:

The 16.F5.A1E-34GA is an AC axis drive inverter produced by KEB for the F5 Combivert Axis Drives series. Within a multi-axis automation line, this drive establishes the power interface between a three-phase mains supply and a servo or induction motor, regulating voltage and frequency so the connected axis follows commanded speed or torque profiles. By integrating with PLC motion modules, the unit supplies controlled electrical power that keeps conveyor sections, extruder screws, or positioning tables synchronized with the overall machine cycle.

This model is delivered with a Standard Board control card that supports the basic I/O and fieldbus channels required for closed-loop operation. Its general output capacity reaches 20 HP, which is the highest continuous mechanical load the inverter can energize when fed from the rated supply. The mechanical envelope follows the E housing form factor code, indicating a specific frame height and mounting hole pattern used across the platform. A factory-installed braking transistor is present, and this semiconductor switch diverts regenerative energy to an external resistor to prevent DC-bus overvoltage during rapid deceleration. Power semiconductors are dimensioned according to 16 as the inverter size code, matching conductor cross-sections and heat-sink area to the 20 HP class.

For 230 V mains, the drive still delivers 20 HP at 230 V, allowing the same output rating in low-voltage installations. In systems built around Combivert F5, this unit can operate alongside vector-controlled or encoder-based modules while maintaining consistent diagnostics. The manufacturer KEB supports dynamic braking cycles through the onboard transistor, allowing short stopping intervals with a suitable external resistor. As an axis drive, the device provides adjustable acceleration ramps, stall detection, and fault messaging to keep each motion channel within safe thermal and electrical limits.