PowerFlex® DC Drive Family

A Full Line of High-Performance Solutions

Allen-Bradley® PowerFlex® DC
drives, stand-alone regulators and
field controllers are designed for
demanding stand-alone, coordinated
drive control and drive system
applications. They are a great choice
for DC motor applications and
retrofits up to 6000 Hp/4000 kW.
PowerFlex DC drives deliver highly
functional, cost-effective drive and
control solutions, and are easily
configured for most applications.
Drive modules are available from
1.2…1044 kW/1.5…1400 Hp at
200…690V AC in both regenerative
and non-regenerative configurations.
Standard hardware includes an open
type enclosure, armature converter,
regulated field converter for field Integrated Installation for DC Drive and Field Controller
weakening or economy applications,
a regulator with integrated DPI • Design incorporates proven noise and voltage suppression characteristics,
functionality, DC tachometer and reducing installation concerns for noise-sensitive environments
encoder capability. • Pull-apart control terminal blocks allow for easy wiring and
quick disconnect
PowerFlex DC Field Controllers
• The flexible feedback and communication options provide an effective
provide 3-phase, four quadrant
integration solution
(reversing) DC motor or generator
field control. They can be used for • Use of an additional option module provides extensive I/O for installation
standalone DC motor field control flexibility, including up to 12 digital inputs and 8 outputs plus 2 relay
or with a PowerFlex DC digital outputs as well as 5 analog inputs and 2 analog outputs. Standard I/O is
drive or DC Stand-alone Regulator also ample and listed on page 3.
(SAR). A fiber-optic interface circuit • Optimized global voltage settings designed to worldwide standards
board enables transmission of the allow quick set-up anywhere in the world
reference, feedback and status • DC Tachometer and encoder feedback capabilities are embedded
signals between the drive or into the control circuitry as a standard feature in the DC drive,
regulator and field controller. saving space and providing additional functionality
In stand-alone mode, they provide
power to a DC motor field with a
fixed reference by using fixed I/O.
Premier Integration
The PowerFlex DC Field Controller For simplified drive startup and reduced development time, PowerFlex AC
can also control electromagnets. and DC drives and PowerFlex DC field controllers can be configured with
Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software. This single software approach helps
reduce programming time, ease startup and commissioning and streamline
diagnostics while still allowing stand-alone drive software tool use on the
factory floor.
Easy to Use DC Drives and Field Controllers
• Full-featured LCD Human Interface Module (HIM) • PowerFlex drives offer internal communication
with multi-line and multi-lingual display options that help you cost-effectively assemble highly
simplifies programming integrated applications
• Device Peripheral Interface (DPI™) capability fully • Status indicators for all internal communications
integrated into the regulator allows the DC drive and options are visible on the cover for easy set-up and
Field Controller to be fully compatible with PowerFlex monitoring of communications
architecture class AC drive communication cards, • Flash upgradable – firmware can be updated any
HIMs and software tools time via DPI
• Tools such as Connected Components Workbench™
(CCW) or Studio 5000™ Software assist with
programming, configuration, monitoring
and troubleshooting

PowerFlex DC Drive Ratings and Specifications

230V AC, 3-Phase 460V AC, 3-Phase
Drive Output Rating Drive Output Rating
Normal Duty kW Normal Duty Hp Amps Frame Size Normal Duty kW Normal Duty Hp Amps Frame Size
1.2 1.5 7 A 1.5 2 4.1 A
1.5 2 9 A 2.2 3 6 A
2.2 3 12 A 3.7 5 10 A
3.7 5 20 A 5.5 7.5 14 A
5.5 7.5 29 A 7.5 10 19 A
7.5 10 38 A 11 15 27 A
11 15 55 A 15 20 35 A
15 20 73 A 18.5 25 45 A
18.5 25 93 A 22 30 52 A
22 30 110 A 30 40 73 A
30 40 146 B 37 50 86 A
37 50 180 B 45 60 100 A
45 60 218 B 56 75 129 A
56 75 265 B 75 100 167 B
75 100 360 B 93 125 207 B
93 125 434 B 112 150 250 B
112 150 521 C 149 200 330 B
149 200 700 C 187 250 412 B
186 250 875 D 224 300 495 C
224 300 1050 D 298 400 667 C
373 500 830 D
447 600 996 D
575V AC, 3-Phase 552 700 1162 D
597 800 1328 D
Drive Output Rating 671 900 1494 D
Normal Duty kW Normal Duty Hp Amps Frame Size
37
56
50
75
67.5
101.3
B
B
690V AC, 3-Phase
75 100 135 B Drive Output Rating
149 200 270 B
224 300 405 B Normal Duty kW Normal Duty Hp Amps Frame Size
298 400 540 C 298 400 452 C
373 500 675 C 373 500 565 C
447 600 810 D 447 600 678 D
597 800 1080 D 552 700 791 D
671 900 1215 D 597 800 904 D
746 1000 1350 D 671 900 1017 D
932 1250 1668 D 746 1000 1130 D
820 1100 1243 D
932 1250 1413 D
1044 1400 1582 D
PowerFlex DC Drive Ratings and Specifications

Standard I/O Output Specifications

• 8 digital inputs • 2 analog outputs • DC output voltage: Adjustable based on AC input
• 4 digital outputs • 2 relay outputs • Overload current: 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds
• 3 analog inputs Ambient Temperature Limit for Enclosure Types
Standards • IP20/ NEMA/UL Type 0pen = 50 °C (104 °F)
• CE • KCC • 55 °C (131 °F) with derating
• RCM • c-UL-us Approximate Dimensions mm (in.)
Input Specifications Frame Width Height Depth
• 3-phase voltage: 230V/460V/575V/690V A 267 (10.5) 359 (14.0) 287 (11.3)
• Frequency: 50 and 60 Hz +/- 5% B 311 (12.2) 388 (15.3) 350 (13.8)*
C 521 (20.5) 511 (20.1) 416 (16.4)
D 711 (28.0) 1448 (57.0) 559 (22.0)
* Depth for 2 smallest frame B drives; other frame B drives have a depth of 380 (15)

PowerFlex DC Field Controller Ratings and Specifications

Ratings Standards
• CE • KCC
3-Phase Input Output Amps Frame Size
• RCM • c-UL-us
17
60 A Input Specifications
120 • 3-phase voltage: 60…200V AC/230…500V AC, +/- 10%
200V AC
245
365 B • Frequency: 50 and 60 Hz, +/- 5%
570 Output Specifications
17
60 A • DC output voltage: depends on input voltage
120
500V AC Ambient Temperature Limit for Enclosure Types
245
365 B • IP20/NEMA/UL Type 0pen = 50 °C (104 °F)
570 • 55 °C (131 °F) with derating

Standard I/O Approximate Dimensions mm (in.)

• 8 digital inputs • 2 analog outputs Frame Width Height Depth
• 4 digital outputs • 2 relay outputs A 267 (10.5) 359 (14.0) 287 (11.3)
• 3 analog inputs B 311 (12.2) 388 (15.3) 350 (13.8)*
* Depth for 2 smallest frame B drives; other frame B drives have a depth of 380 (15)

Key Field Controller Features

• Use for standalone DC motor field control applications
or in conjunction with a PowerFlex DC Digital Drive or
PowerFlex DC Standalone Regulator (SAR)
• Use PowerFlex DC Field Controller in standalone mode to:
– Provide power to a DC motor field with a fixed
reference by using fixed I/O
– Control electromagnets and other non-motor loads
• Allows you to modernize your DC motor control by
using existing motor and external power bridge
• Provides a cost-effective solution for DC retrofit
applications that require motor reversing
PowerFlex DC Drive Products
An Integral Part of Your Complete Allen-Bradley Motor Control Solution

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of AC and DC drives provides comprehensive motor control solutions for a wide
variety of applications. Having a single source for all your automation equipment – including both AC and DC drives –
simplifies machine startup, operation and maintenance.

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Supersedes Publication 20P-PP001B-EN-P – September 2009