PowerFlex® 4 and PowerFlex® 40 AC Drives0 pages

PowerFlex® 4 and PowerFlex® 40 AC Drives
Provide Optimized Simplicity

Providing users with powerful motor speed
control, the Allen-Bradley® PowerFlex 4
and PowerFlex 40 AC drives are ideal for
machine level speed control and provide the
application versatility to meet the demands
of global OEMs and end users requiring
flexibility, space savings and ease of use.

Flexible Packaging and Mounting Options
• Installation can be a virtual snap using the
DIN rail mounting feature on selected drives
• Flange mount drives are available to reduce
overall enclosure size
• Zero-Stacking™ Drives allow for ambient
temperatures up to 40 °C (104 ˚F), saving
valuable panel space. 50 °C (122 ˚F) ambient
temperatures are permitted with minimal
spacing between drives

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1. PowerFlex 4 AC Drive
0.2…3.7 kW;
0.25…5 Hp @
120, 240, 480V

2. PowerFlex 40 AC Drive,
0.4…11 kW;
0.5…15 Hp @
120, 240, 480, 600V
(Product shown with
DeviceNet option)

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3. PowerFlex 4 and 40
Flange Mount Drives

4. PowerFlex 40
NEMA /UL Type 4X/12
(IP66/54) 0.4…3.7 kW
0.5…5 Hp
(No additional
accessory required for
communication options)

Easy to Start up and Operate

PowerFlex 4 AC Drive

• Integral keypad features a 4 digit display
and 10 additional LED indicators providing
intuitive control
• The keypad, control keys and local
potentiometer are active out of the box,
simplifying start up
• The most commonly programmed
parameters are grouped together for fast
and easy start up

Designed with simplicity and space savings in mind, the PowerFlex 4 is:

Versatile Programming and Network Solutions
• Integral RS485 communications let the
drives be used in a multi-drop network
configuration. A serial converter module
provides connectivity to any controller that
has the ability to initiate DF1 messaging
• DriveExplorer and DriveTools SP software
can be used to program, monitor and
control the drives
• A NEMA/UL Type 4X remote and NEMA 1
handheld LCD keypad provide additional
programming and control flexibility, both
featuring the popular CopyCat function

Premier Integration with PowerFlex Drives
For simplified AC drive start-up and reduced
development time using the Allen-Bradley
Logix control platform, we’ve integrated
PowerFlex® AC drive configuration with
RSLogix™ 5000 software. This single-software
approach simplifies parameter and tag
programming while still allowing stand-alone
drive software tool use on the factory floor.

• Ideal for applications with limited panel space
• An economical replacement for electromechanical devices or DC solutions

PowerFlex 40 AC Drive
The PowerFlex 40 AC drive shares all the same features and functionality of the
PowerFlex 4 AC drive. In addition, the PowerFlex 40 AC drive features sensorless
vector control and has additional I/O capability. Designed with application
versatility and robust performance in mind, the PowerFlex 40 AC drives
also feature:
• 0…10V or 4…20 mA (10-bit) analog output for feedback or as reference
for other drives
• Timer, counter and StepLogic® functions can reduce hardware design cost,
simplifying control schemes
• Two analog input channels, including PID capability, offer enhanced
application flexibility
• Integral communications options including DeviceNet, ControlNet,
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EtherNet/IP™ and a variety of 3rd-party networks
• IP66, NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 (indoor) – for mounting directly in the product
environment. Listed by UL to resist dust and dirt and survive high pressure
water spray. Also certified by NSF to ensure conformity with international
food equipment standards

PowerFlex 40 Configured Drives
PowerFlex 40 Configured Drives simplify installation and start up by allowing
users to order drive packages that combine operator interface, control,
communications and power options in pre-packaged assemblies. Offering
a number of commonly requested pre-engineered options, as well as more
complex custom-engineered combinations, this program provides a wide
range of motor control options.