The Allen-BradleyPowerFlex™ Family of AC Drives

Compact PowerFlex drives meet world power ratings, packaging

requirements and industrial standards straight out-of-the-box.

PowerFlex drives can display programming and operator interface

text in multiple languages, including Dutch, English, French,

German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

The most recent advances in AC drive technology focus on size

and performance improvements of the power switching devices

known as isolated gated bipolar transistors, or IGBTs. Leveraging

research at the Rockwell Science Center on IGBTs resulted in

lower conduction losses, reducing the size of PowerFlex 70 and

PowerFlex 700 drives while increasing reliability. The PowerFlex 7000

incorporates new power semiconductor technology called

Symmetrical Gate Commutated Thyristor (SGCT). These SGCT

components lower conduction and switching losses while

increasing reliability.

PowerFlex –Tomorrow’sWorld-Class AC DriveTechnology

Setting a new standard for powerful performance andflexible control to meet theglobal needs of virtually anyindustry, complete automationleader Rockwell Automationpresents the Allen-BradleyPowerFlex family of AC drives.Ranging in kilowatts from 0.37 kW (0.5 hp) to 3,000 kW(4,000 hp), PowerFlex drivesoffer users world-class motorcontrol solutions.

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlexAC drives family includes threeproduct lines:

• PowerFlex 70 AC Drive(0.37 to 15 kW; 0.5 to 20 hp)

• PowerFlex 700 AC Drive (0.37 to 30 kW; 0.5 to 40 hp - initial release)

• PowerFlex 7000Medium Voltage (373 to 3,000 kW; 500 to 4,000 hp)

PowerFlex drives share significant commonality acrossmultiple platforms, includingnetworks, operator interface,programming and hardware.This makes the drives easier to start up, operate andmaintain, reducing total cost of ownership.

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of AC drivesincludes three product lines: PowerFlex 70,PowerFlex 700, and the PowerFlex 7000.

Innovative Packaging &Global Power Ratings

PowerFlex drives are designed tomeet standards around the world.

To optimize a process, operators need to be familiar with both

individual drive performance and how multiple drives work together.

Extensive interviews with global drive users confirmed that

commonality across platforms – from networks and hardware to

communications and operator interface programming – increases

an operator’s understanding of individual and linked drives and

decreases training time. In response to this input, PowerFlex

drives build upon a common programming core while

incorporating an advanced, common operator interface to expand

operator ease of use and simplify multiple drive integration.

Drive users also requested simpler and faster startup methods.

PowerFlex drives feature S.M.A.R.T. Start, a startup utility

available in the PowerFlex 70 and 700 when using an LCD Human

Interface Module (HIM). S.M.A.R.T. Start provides users with fast

and easy set-up of the most commonly programmed parameters,

allowing for set-up of the drive without in-depth knowledge of the

parameter structure. In facilities requiring set up of single or

multiple drives, S.M.A.R.T. Start will reduce startup time.

The Set-up Wizard in the PowerFlex 7000 drive helps the user

to set the required parameter menus by asking questions or

prompting selections for desired operation. Error messages and

comments appear, complete with help text, to keep the user on

the right track.

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16-line, 40-character LCDoperator interface offeredwith the PowerFlex 7000

Medium Voltage drive.

Multilingual LCD HumanInterface Module offered forboth the PowerFlex 70 andPowerFlex 700.

LED Human InterfaceModule offered for

the PowerFlex 70.

0.37 to 7.5 kW 0.5 to 10 hp

240 volts

The PowerFlex 70 space-saving, panel mount design is available

in power ratings from 0.37 to 15 kW (0.5 to 20 hp). The

PowerFlex 70 features a choice of HIMs:

• A simple LED HIM featuring a seven-segment by six-digit

display, offering a low-cost option with full functionality for

programming, troubleshooting and operating the drive.

• An alphanumeric character LCD HIM available in four

different keypad types providing full multilingual text for

parameter grouping, parameter descriptions, programming,

troubleshooting and startup.

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70 offers a compact

package of power, control and operator interface

designed to meet global OEM and end-user demands

for space, simplicity and reliability. The PowerFlex 70

provides a broad spectrum of features to allow the

user to easily configure the drive to meet most

application needs.

PowerFlex 70 AC DriveOptimized Simplicity

0.37 to 15 kW0.5 to 20 hp

400 & 480 volts

PowerFlex 70 AC Drive

The PowerFlex 70 simplifies installation by providing clearlymarked, conveniently placed terminal blocks, allowing directaccess for power and control wiring.

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PowerFlex 700 AC Drive0.37 to 30 kW0.5 to 40 hp200 to 240, 400 to 480 & 600 volts(initial release)

PowerFlex 700 AC DriveOptimized Flexibility

The innovative bookshelf design of the PowerFlex 700 optimizes panelspace by allowing Zero Stacking™ or side-by-side mounting of the drives.

The PowerFlex 700 has many flexibleoptions for control, communicationsand human interface modules.

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A variety of internalcommunication options

Multilingual LCD HumanInterface Modules

Cassette contains the maincontrol board and drive I/O

for all power ratings

The PowerFlex 700 offers a flexible package of power, controland operator interface designed to meet the demands forspace, flexibility and reliability while providing a broadspectrum of features, allowing the user to easily configure thedrive for most application needs.

The PowerFlex 700 covers ratings from 0.37 kW to 30 kW (0.5 to 40 hp), 200 to 240, 400 to 480 & 600 volts (initialrelease). The PowerFlex 700 uses the same LCD HIMs as thePowerFlex 70 providing full multilingual text for parametergrouping, parameter descriptions, programming,troubleshooting and startup.

PowerFlex 700SDriveLogix will combine the powerfulperformance andflexible control ofPowerFlex AC driveswith the high-performance Logixengine to produce ahighly functional, cost-effective drive andcontrol solution.

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The innovative bookshelf design of the PowerFlex 700 optimizespanel space by allowing Zero Stacking™, or side-by-side mountingof drives. The drive offers directable air flow, articulated coverhinges that allow complete access even in side-by-side mounting,and a removable cable entry plate that allows the entire drive tobe removed without disturbing adjacent drives. All of these designfeatures combine to offer the user great flexibility in panel layoutand sizing.

The PowerFlex 700 features a cassette that houses the maincontrol board and other control cards. This cassette, separatelyremovable from the power structure, is the same for all driveratings and greatly simplifies training, installation andmaintenance for the entire product line.

Also resident in the cassette is the I/O board for the drive. Byallowing the user to choose the required I/O, PowerFlex 700drives can be tailored to a specific application. The standard I/O board contains 6 digital inputs, 2 relay outputs, 2 analoginputs and 1 analog output. I/O is also offered in 115 V AC or 24 V DC versions.

PowerFlex 700S AC DriveFor more challenging stand-alone applications, the PowerFlexfamily of drives will offer the PowerFlex 700S AC drive, a versionof the PowerFlex 700. This high-performance drive will beconfigurable for Sensor or Sensorless Field Oriented Control,Permanent Magnet Brushless, or Volts per Hertz operation.Precise motor torque, speed and position control will be providedfor the most demanding drive applications.

The PowerFlex 700S AC drive will feature SynchLink™, a high-performance, high-speed, drive-to-drive data link for transmittingsynchronized drive and application data. SynchLink will alsoprovide processor synchronization for multi-axes applications.

PowerFlex 700S DriveLogix™ AC DriveThe PowerFlex 700S DriveLogix AC drive will combine theperformance and “ease of use” of the PowerFlex 700S with thecommon “look and feel” of the Logix family. With the EmbeddedLogix Engine, RSLogix5000™ software, and the NetLinx integratedarchitecture, PowerFlex 700S DriveLogix will make the most ofyour engineering installation and training investments.

From simple to sophisticated applications, and architectures withcentralized or distributed requirements, the PowerFlex 700SDriveLogix AC drive will bring power and flexibility to your control solution. Watch for the launch of the PowerFlex 700S!

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PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage Drive373 to 3,000 kW500 to 4000 hp2400 to 6600 volts

The Powerflex 7000 Medium Voltage PWM AC drive increases

performance and system efficiency by eliminating the need for an

isolation transformer with the PWM rectifier and saves facility

space with its decreased physical size. The unique design of the

PowerFlex 7000 features a patented PowerCage™ that houses the

main power components in a compact, modular package. The

rugged characteristics and innovative arrangement of the SGCT

power components result in a lower component count and an

inherent improvement in reliability – enabling a lower cost of

ownership from initial purchase price to long-term

maintenance costs.

The PowerFlex 7000 is available in a 6-pulse, 18-pulse and PWM

rectifier design to give the user the utmost flexibility in reducing

line side harmonics. It also features sensorless direct vector control

for better low-speed performance compared to volts-per-hertz

drives, and the ability to control motor torque similar to DC drives.

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage AC Drive

A PowerCage forms the heart of thePowerFlex 7000, containing the

drive’s main power components. Thenew modular design contributes to

the drive’s maintainability.

The PowerFlex family of drives utilizes Rockwell Automation's

NetLinx™ Open Network Architecture. This provides the common

set of features and services for DeviceNet™, ControlNet™ and

EtherNet/IP networks resulting in lower total cost of ownership.

Users can easily manage information from shop floor to top floor

and seamlessly integrate their complete system as they control,

configure and collect data. This optional built-in connectivity helps

OEMs, end-users and systems integrators cost-effectively

assemble highly integrated applications that link drives to the

manufacturing process through Rockwell Automation NetLinx

Open Architecture based networks including:

• DeviceNet

• ControlNet

In addition to the NetLinx-based networks, the PowerFlex

family of drives also supports:

• Universal Remote I/O

• RS485 DF1

• Other open communications networks including Profibus

and Interbus-S

Integrating PowerFlexInto your architecture

VirtuallyTrip-Free Performance

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PowerFlex drives undergo rigorous factory testing including

extensive qualification tests, beta site testing, the exclusive

Rockwell Automation Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT),

printed circuit board verification, and finished drive audits. These

tests, along with ongoing manufacturing process improvements

and quality monitoring, result in superior drive quality and

reliability for users.

But, quality is more than just hardware. It takes intelligent

software to keep the product continually operating. PowerFlex

drives have software that continually monitors operating status to

ensure process variations can be responded to without resulting in

downtime. For example, the active thermal manager allows the

drive to recognize excessive overload conditions and make

internal adjustments that minimize conditions such as drive

overheating. In addition, the bus regulation feature can manage

line overvoltage or regenerative situations to prevent nuisance

tripping that interferes with continuous process control. For added

motor protection, PowerFlex drives include reflected wave

reduction software to minimize damaging peak voltages caused

by pulse width modulation (PWM) pulse reflection and electronic

motor overload software to protect the motor from overload

and overheating.

All of these features combine to make PowerFlex drives nearly

trip-free, maximizing user uptime and productivity.

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Publication PFLEX-BR001B-US-P, September 2000 © 2000 Rockwell International Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of AC drives are world-class

products that provide a single-source solution for virtually any

drive application requirement ranging from 0.37 to 3,000 kW

(0.5 to 4,000 hp). Significant commonality across multiple

platforms including networks, operator interface, programming

and hardware make PowerFlex drives easier to start up, operate

and maintain. Multi-lingual programming, operator interface text

and voltage-sensitive defaults will help save time and money

during set-up, integration and maintenance of virtually any

automation system.

Rockwell Automation supports drive users whenever and

wherever needed, providing drives specialists and manufacturing

for unmatched service and support around the globe. In fact, one

of every five Rockwell Automation employees is in the field with

users everyday. Rockwell Automation also offers a full spectrum

of value-added services and expertise to help simplify

maintenance and enhance productivity.

Rockwell Automation is committed to helping its customers

meet ever-changing demands. PowerFlex drives illustrate our

commitment to user productivity through timely delivery of

world-class products and continued backward compatibility to

minimize life-cycle costs. Count on Rockwell Automation to be

your Complete Automation™ partner now and in the future.

DriveLogix, PowerFlex, NetLinx, PowerCage, Zero Stacking, SynchLink,RSLogix5000, Complete Automation, and the Complete Automation graphicare trademarks of Rockwell Automation.

DeviceNet is a trademark of the Open DeviceNet Vendor Assn.

ControlNet is a trademark of ControlNet International.

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