Product Description:

The 22.F5.A1R-95-A is an AC inverter axis module manufactured by KEB for the F5 Combivert Axis Drives series. It converts fixed-frequency three-phase power into a regulated output so a PLC can command motor speed, torque, and direction while monitoring alarms and operating states. By eliminating mechanical speed-change hardware, the drive acts as the electrical interface between plant mains and motion elements on conveyors, extruders, and packaging equipment. Its parameter set also supports coordinated multi-axis operation within integrated automation cells.

This unit is equipped with a standard control board, so the core control layer includes analog references, digital I/O, and encoder channels needed for closed-loop operation. Its continuous rating of 75 HP lets it supply full current to a 55 kW motor on production lines that demand high breakaway torque. The internal power section uses size designation 22, a frame class associated with the bus capacitance, semiconductor surface area, and permitted cable cross-section for this power tier. A factory-mounted braking transistor connects the DC link to an external resistor, allowing regenerated energy to dissipate during emergency stops without causing overvoltage trips. The housing uses form factor code R, providing a consistent footprint and airflow direction when multiple F5 drives are installed together in a cabinet.

The input power stage supports 480 V three-phase mains, allowing direct installation on standard North American industrial power systems. Within the Combivert F5 architecture, the drive uses a consistent control structure across different power sizes. Network integration is provided through an option slot that accepts CAN, EtherCAT, or Profibus modules according to the plant communication system. Designed as an axis drive, the unit uses current regulators tuned for rapid torque changes. This response allows multiple mechanical axes to synchronize precisely without external clutches or speed-matching gear trains.