
Access your true high-efficiency potential with the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280, the evolution of the popular VLT® 2800 drive. Profit from new savings, with a wide range of features designed to make installing, using, and maintaining the drive as simple and as easy as possible – just set and forget.
This AC drive delivers precise and efficient motor control for machine builders in the food and beverage, material handling, and processing industries. It is strong on control performance, functional safety, and flexible fieldbus communication.
It’s also an easy retrofit for the VLT® 2800 in established plant or machinery concepts.
Highlights:
Flexible Motor Control: Supports both induction and permanent magnet motors, offering versatility in application.
Integrated Safety: Dual-channel Safe Torque Off (STO) function eliminates the need for external safety components.
Built-in EMC and Harmonic Mitigation: Features integrated EMC filters and harmonic mitigation, reducing installation time and ensuring compliance with standards.
User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with pluggable terminals, USB port for PC connection, and optional memory module for easy setup and commissioning.
Compact Design: Allows side-by-side or horizontal mounting without derating, saving cabinet space and reducing installation costs.
Wide Operating Range: Operates at temperatures up to 45°C (113°F) without derating, ensuring reliability in various environments.
Integrated Brake Chopper: Available in all 3-phase drives up to 22 kW, eliminating the need for external braking components.
Communication Options: Supports various fieldbus protocols for seamless integration into automation systems.