VFD-RSI-007-GM2-2C
Benshaw GM2 Series General Purpose Micro Drive 5HP VFD
5HP 230VAC 17A
7.5HP 18A 120% Overload for 1 min (Normal Duty)
5HP 17A 150% Overload for 1 min (Heavy Duty)
Benshaw’s new GM2 Series sensorless vector variable frequency drive family provides enhanced performance and reliable operation in a robust, yet compact, user-friendly design. These versatile drives are available with ratings from .5 to 15HP @ 240 or 480 volts, making them an ideal choice for distributor stocking programs. The small footprint of our new micro drives also makes the GM2 an attractive option for OEM panel builders with compact space requirements.
Benshaw GM2 Series General Purpose Micro Drives are easy to install, simple to program and offer dual ratings to support both normal and heavy duty applications.
GM2 Series Benefits
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| Robust Design | Construction of the air flow design minimizes exposure of critical components (IGBT, PCB, etc.) to outside contaminants |
| Built-in EMC Filter | Embedded C3 EM filter to meet EN618000-3 standards and provide noise reduction |
| V/F Acceleration and Deceleration Function |
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| Sensorless Vector Control | Performs enhanced high torque at low speed with sensorless vector control |
| KEB Operation (Kinetic, Energy Buffering) | DC link voltage is maintained during power loss or brownout by using regenerative energy from the motor |
| Flying Start | Select optimal flying start operation for different applications |
| Fan Life-Cycle Diagnosis | Keypad displays a replacement warning at 50,000 hours of fan operating time or user setting level of fan replacement |
| Material Design | Enhanced thermal resistance and increased thickness to prevent damage |
Standard Hardware and Software Features
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Communications
Modbus-RTU is included as standard. Supported options include Ethernet/IP, Modbus-TCP and WinDRIVE PC-based software for commissioning and monitoring.
