Schneider Electric Altivar 61

Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW110 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp150 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW90 kW 3 phases at 500 V
110 kW 3 phases at 690 V
Motor power hp125 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW132 kW 3 phases at 690 V
110 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp150 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW160 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp250 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW160 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp250 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW160 kW 3 phases at 690 V
132 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Supply number of phases3 phases
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW200 kW 3 phases at 690 V
160 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp200 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW220 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
200 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp350 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
300 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW250 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp400 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW250 kW 3 phases at 690 V
200 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp250 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW315 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
280 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp500 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
450 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW315 kW 3 phases at 690 V
250 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp350 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW400 kW 3 phases at 690 V
315 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp450 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW500 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp700 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW630 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
560 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp900 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
800 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW630 kW 3 phases at 690 V
500 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp700 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW800 kW 3 phases at 690 V
630 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp800 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW45 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp60 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW45 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp60 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW45 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp60 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW45 kW 3 phases at 690 V
37 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp50 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW55 kW 3 phases at 200...240 V
Motor power hp75 hp 3 phases at 200...240 V
Power supply voltage200...240 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW55 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp75 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW55 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp75 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW55 kW 3 phases at 690 V
45 kW 3 phases at 500 V
Motor power hp60 hp 3 phases at 575 V
Power supply voltage500...690 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW75 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp100 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW75 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp100 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW90 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp125 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW90 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp125 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)
Product specific applicationPumping and ventilation machine
Component nameATV61
Motor power kW75 kW 3 phases at 380...480 V
Motor power hp100 hp 3 phases at 380...480 V
Power supply voltage380...480 V (- 15...10 %)

The frequency converter is used together with an asynchronous motor, automatically converting the AC frequency to the required parameters. Thus, the device controls the speed and torque of electric motors in a continuous process. Using an electrical device, you can not only fully automate production processes, but also achieve significant energy savings - up to 50%.
Today we will talk about the Schneider Altivar 61 variable speed drives line.

What is Altivar 61?

Altivar 61 (ATV 61) - This is a variable speed drive for 3-phase asynchronous electric motors from 0.75 to 800 kW. The Altivar 61 drive can reduce operating costs by optimizing energy consumption, greatly improving comfort, and also providing Schneider altivar 61 motor overload protection.

ATV 61 Applications

The converter is used to create modern heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in industrial and commercial buildings:

  • Ventilation.
  • Air conditioning.
  • Pump units.

Benefits of the Altivar 61

Here are some of the benefits of these devices:

  • The ATV 61 contains many configurable analog and digital inputs and outputs so that it can be optimized for a specific application.
  • The converter supports Modbus and CANopen protocols in order to increase the performance of the control system. It also supports major industrial buses and can be easily integrated into HVAC systems with add-on cards.
  • What's more, the frequency converter offers pump switching cards, allowing flexible and easy pump control.
  • Functional safety and ATEX applications
  • The Altivar 61 frequency converter has a protective function of blocking the frequency converter, which prevents unauthorized starting of the motor.
  • This Power Removal safety feature allows the frequency converter to be included as part of a program-controlled control system safety circuit related to machine or process safety.
  • The function complies with standards for machines EN 954-1 category 3, electrical installations IEC/EN 61508 SIL2 and power drives IEC/EN 61800-5-2.
  • Using the Power Removal safety feature also allows the Altivar 61 to protect motors installed in explosive atmospheres (ATEX).

Altivar 61 Variable Frequency Drives

Options of Schneider Altivar 61

The Altivar 61 variable speed drive series is available in a variety of designs. Next, we will unpack them.

Various built-in functions of the Schneider Electric Altivar 61 to make it possible to adapt the converter for use in electrical installations, complex control systems, and building management systems.
When developing the converter, the need for electromagnetic compatibility and the reduction of the harmonic components of the current were taken into account.
Depending on the specifications, each type (UL type 1/IP 20 and/or UL type 12/IP 54) either has a built-in class A or B EMC filters and DC link chokes, or these items are available as options.
Altivar 61 offers pump changeover cards for flexible and easy pump control.
The Altivar 61's macro configurations and quick start menus can be used to quickly launch installations and make immediate adjustments in a user-friendly dialog.

Functions designed specifically for pump and fan units:

  • Energy saving, quadratic law on 2 or 5 points.
  • Automatic pickup of a rotating load with speed search.
  • Adaptation of the current limit depending on the speed.
  • Noise and resonance suppression by means of a switching frequency which, depending on the rated load, can be set up to 16 kHz during operation, and random modulation.
  • preset speeds.
  • Built-in PID controller, with preset PID values and automatic/manual (“Auto/Man”) modes.
  • Operating hours and energy consumption counter.
  • No liquid detection, zero flow detection, flow limitation.
  • "Sleep" function, "wake up" function.
  • Customer settings with a display of physical values: bar, l/s, °C.

Protection functions:

  • Thermal converter and motor protection, PTC thermistors.
  • Protection against overloads and overcurrent during continuous operation.
  • Mechanical protection of the mechanism using the function of skipping frequencies, and phase sequence.
  • Plant protection by detecting underload, overload, and no flow.
  • Protection through fault management and customizable alert groups.

Security features:

  • Machine safety with built-in frequency converter lockout safety feature. This feature prevents accidental starting of the engine; it meets the requirements of EN 95481 Category 3 and EN 61508 SIL2 (Safety Monitoring/Alarming for Processes and Systems).
  • Plant safety with forced operation function with fault inhibition, operation direction commands, and job configurations.

The Altivar 61 contains many configurable analog and digital inputs and outputs so that it can be optimized for a specific application.

The converter supports Modbus and CANopen protocols in order to increase the performance of the control system. It also supports major industrial buses and can be easily integrated into HVAC systems with add-on cards. What's more, the inverter offers pump switching cards to enable flexible and easy pump control.

To facilitate the commissioning of drives in industry and infrastructure (tunnels, waterworks, etc.) we offer:
A complete converter in IP 23 or IP 54 compact cabinets.

Option for non-ventilated environments
For operation in an environment where the required degree of tightness excludes the use of ventilation, a converter on the platform is offered:
at ~380 - 480 V from 0.75 to 11 kW (ATV 61PxxxN4Z).

If you need more detailed information about this range of Variable Speed Drives then you can read the Schneider Altivar 61 manual.

ATV61 Model Range

Altivar 61 mains voltage 200-240 V (1 phase)
ATV61H075M3 - 0.37 kW
ATV61HU15M3 - 0.75 kW
ATV61HU22M3 - 1.5. kW
ATV61HU30M3 - 2.2. kW
ATV61HU40M3 - 3 kW
ATV61HU55M3 - 4 kW
ATV61HU75M3 - 5.5. kW

Altivar 61 mains voltage 200-240 V (3 phases)
ATV61H075M3 - 0.75 kW
ATV61HU15M3 - 1.5. kW
ATV61HU22M3 - 2.2. kW
ATV61HU30M3 - 3 kW
ATV61HU40M3 - 4 kW
ATV61HU55M3 - 5.5. kW
ATV61HU75M3 - 7.5. kW
ATV61HD11M3X - 11 kW
ATV61HD15M3X - 15 kW
ATV61HD18M3X - 18.5. kW
ATV61HD22M3X - 22 kW
ATV61HD30M3X - 30 kW
ATV61HD37M3X - 37 kW
ATV61HD45M3X - 45 kW
ATV61HD55M3X - 55 kW
ATV61HD75M3X - 75 kW
ATV61HD90M3X - 90 kW

Altivar 61 series mains voltage 380-480 V (3 phases), degree of protection IP 20
ATV61HU22N4 - 2.2. kW
ATV61HU30N4 - 3 kW
ATV61HU40N4 - 4 kW
ATV61HU55N4 - 5.5. kW
ATV61HU75N4 - 7.5. kW
ATV61HD11N4 - 11 kW
ATV61HD15N4 - 15 kW
ATV61HD18N4 - 18.5. kW
ATV61HD22N4 - 22 kW
ATV61HD30N4 - 30 kW
ATV61HD37N4 - 37 kW
ATV61HD45N4 - 45 kW
ATV61HD55N4 - 55 kW
ATV61HD75N4 - 75 kW
ATV61HD90N4 - 90 kW
ATV61HC11N4 - 110 kW
ATV61HC13N4 - 132 kW
ATV61HC16N4 - 160 kW
ATV61HC22N4 - 200 kW
ATV61HC25N4 - 250 kW
ATV61HC31N4 - 280 kW
ATV61HC40N4 - 355 kW
ATV61HC50N4 - 500 kW
ATV61HC63N4 - 560 kW

Altivar 61 series mains voltage 380-480 V (3 phases), IP 54, with built-in EMC filter class A or B
ATV61W075N4(С) - 0.75 kW
ATV61WU15N4(С) - 1.5. kW
ATV61WU22N4(C) - 2.2. kW
ATV61WU30N4(C) - 3 kW
ATV61WU40N4(C) - 4 kW
ATV61WU55N4(C) - 5.5. kW
ATV61WU75N4(C) - 7.5. kW
ATV61WD11N4(C) - 11 kW
ATV61WD15N4(C) - 15 kW
ATV61WD18N4(C) - 18.5. kW
ATV61WD22N4(C) - 22 kW
ATV61WD30N4(C) - 30 kW
ATV61WD37N4(C) - 37 kW
ATV61WD45N4(C) - 45 kW
ATV61WD55N4(C) - 55 kW
ATV61WD75N4(C) - 75 kW
ATV61WD90N4(C) - 90 kW

Altivar 61 series mains voltage 500-690 V (3 phases)
ATV61HU30Y - 3 kW
ATV61HU40Y - 4 kW
ATV61HU55Y - 5.5. kW
ATV61HU75Y - 7.5. kW
ATV61HD11Y - 11 kW
ATV61HD15Y - 15 kW
ATV61HD18Y - 18.5. kW
ATV61HD22Y - 22 kW
ATV61HD30Y - 30 kW
ATV61HD37Y - 37 kW
ATV61HD45Y - 45 kW
ATV61HD55Y - 55 kW
ATV61HD75Y - 75 kW
ATV61HD90Y - 90 kW
ATV61HC11Y - 110 kW
ATV61HC13Y - 132 kW
ATV61HC16Y - 160 kW
ATV61HC20Y - 200 kW
ATV61HC25Y - 250 kW
ATV61HC31Y - 315 kW
ATV61HC40Y - 400 kW
ATV61HC50Y - 500 kW
ATV61HC63Y - 630 kW
ATV61HC80Y - 800 kW