VariFlex compact AC drives are designed for general-purpose three-phase motor control applications from 1/3 to 5 hp, with voltages from 180 to 528 VAC. The 10 most commonly used drive parameters are listed on the front cover, which is sufficient for 90 percent of applications. In addition, two remote keypads are available, one with a LED display with additional function key and one with an LCD multilingual text keypad display. Both are rated to IP54 (NEMA 12). The drives communicate via Modbus RS485 RTU, with multiple other buses available as options. Programming can be quickly cloned from one drive to others via the compact SmartStick; in addition, a LogicStick PLC ladder logic stick can be plugged into the front of the drive to enable programming of PLC functions within the drive. IP20 protection is standard, and both IP4X and UL Type 1 are available. Mounting can be panel or DIN rail.

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