Introducing the Lenze i500 series Variable Frequency Drives
Lenze offers many electrical solutions including Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), servo motors and drives, AC motors and gear motors, as well as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs).
This month we would like to explore VFDs. You may have heard them referred to as frequency inverters, frequency drives, or even variable speed drives. In short, a VFD drives an electric motor by varying the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor to control speed, torque, or in some cases position.
Over the past few years Lenze has been streamlining the product offering into a few world platforms. This month we would like to look at the Lenze i500 series.
Within the i500 series there are two families the i510 and i550.
- The Lenze i510 is more basic and stripped down especially in communication protocols.
- The Lenze i550 is fully featured.
- Both the Lenze i510 and i550 feature removable keypads of various types for communication or commissioning.
i510 Cabinet
The i510 cabinet VFD is a compact control cabinet device with scalable functionality. It is versatile, reliable and easy to use.
- Power range of 0.25 – 15kW
- Less panel space than competitors
- Communicates via Modbus RTU & CANopen
- Zero side clearance for greater space savings
- Factory stocked in most sizes
- IP20
- Analog and digital I/O
- Commissioning communications via WLAN, Bluetooth, or keypad
The i510 cabinet VFD is great for applications areas such as conveyor drives, pumps, fans, and agitators.
i510 Protec
The i510 protec VFD uses the same technology used in the control cabinet inverters.
- Power range 0.37 – 7.5 kW
- Installation outside of cabinet
- NEMA1 enclosure
- Optional modules for user speed adjust
- Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
- Stop start reverse / speed adjust
- Great for conveyers, cooling fans, agitators, recirculating pumps
- Uses the same technology used in the control cabinet inverters
- Differs in terms of packaging for applications that need to be mounted close to the motor
- Analog and digital I/O
- Commissioning communications via WLAN, Bluetooth, or keypad
The i510 protec VFD is great for applications areas such as conveyor drives, pumps, and fans.
i550 Cabinet
Lenze’s i550 cabinet VFD offers slim design, scalable functionality, and is exceptionally user-friendly for general purpose machines. It is versatile, reliable and easy to use.
- Power range 0.25 – 132 kW
- Zero-clearance mounting. Space saving design: starting at 60 mm wide (up to 4 kW), 130 mm deep (up to 11 kW), with .
- Multiple communication protocols
- Rapid commissioning and convenient diagnostics
- Optional Safe Torque Off (STO)
- Variety of wired analog digital inputs
- Motor temperature monitoring
- IO-Link master functionality for easy data exchange between IO-Link sensors and actuators
- IO-Link USB interface for automation opens the door to thousands of different sensors and actuators and has extended identification and diagnostic features.
- Commissioning communications via WLAN, Bluetooth, or keypad
The i550 cabinet VFD is great for applications areas such conveyor drives, winding drives, hoist drives, extruders, packaging machines, pumps, and fans.
i550 Motec
The i550 motec VFD is the newest drive in the i500 series by Lenze.
- Power range of 0.37 to 45 kW (60 hp)
- Up to 30 hp no breaking resister required - returns regen energy back to the bus
- Compact solution for decentralized drive technology, wall-mounted or motor-mounted
- High IP66
- Wall-mounted expandable: Extension Box with disconnect switch and operating elements
- Fast mounting due to pluggable, standardized connections (plug & play)
- IO-Link master functionality for easy data exchange between IO-Link sensors and actuators
- IO-Link USB interface for automation opens the door to thousands of different sensors and actuators and has extended identification and diagnostic features.
- Regenerative feedback mode integrated for very high energy efficiency - no brake resistor required
- Modify settings with your android or apple device via NFC
- Commissioning communications via WLAN, Bluetooth, or keypad
The i550 motec drive is great for applications areas such as conveyor drives, winding drives, hoist drives, extruders, packaging machines, pumps, and fans.
i550 Protec
The i550 protec VFD uses the same technology used in the control cabinet inverters.
If there is not enough space in the control cabinet or the inverter has to be mounted close to the motor in various machine modules, then this versatile and reliable device is the right solution.
- Power range from 0.37 to75 kW
- Flexible diagnostic module that fits best to your application
- During operation, the diagnostic module can be swapped without affecting operation
- IP66
- Decentralized drive with IO-Link (master) interface V1.1.
- Optionally Safe Torque Off (STO)
- Commissioning communications via WLAN, Bluetooth, or keypad
The i550 protec drive is great for application areas such as conveyor drives, winding drives, hoist drives, extruders, packaging machines, pumps, and fans.
A Multifunctional Solution for all Applications
The VFD proves itself every day in a multitude of solved applications. Its
range of applications in machine automation is as diverse as its requirements, and its compact size and scalable functions make it extremely popular.
A multifunctional solution for all applications - just another way to perfectly describe the VFD. Thanks to a high number of integrated functions, network interfaces and a simple parameter setting, the inverter is suitable for both mechanical engineering and machine construction.
Lenze inverters are an important component in modern drive solutions which range from the cloud via control systems to motors and geared motors.
Customer benefits:
- More torque for less current = greater efficiency
- Shorter commission time
- Lower investment costs
- Less control cabinet space
- More productivity & more time for innovation
- Sustainability & Reliability
If you are in need of a VFD, Contact us today! Our team is prepared to provide the best product for your unique application.
Speed and Torque Control with Donald Engineering and Lenze
Inverter drives and variable frequency drive are a key component of a cleverly designed solution. They are true masters when it comes to open- and closed-loop control of motors. Here at Donald Engineering, we're proud to partner with Lenze to equip you with the best inverters on the market. Lenze's inverters are scalable and always offer you the right solution for speed and torque-controlled motion and for position-controlled single- and multi-axis motion. We'll assess your unique situation and outfit you with a drive tailored to your specific application requirements.
