Schneider inverter Altivar 32

Presenting Schneider frequency inverter Altivar 32 Compact series

The Altivar 32 drive is a frequency inverter for 200…500 V three-phase asynchronous and synchronous motors rated from 0.18 to 15 kW/0.25 to 20 HP. The Altivar 32 drive includes various motor control profiles for three-phase asynchronous and synchronous motors. In combination with synchronous motors, Altivar 32 variable speed drives offer optimized energy efficiency. Their high dynamic response optimizes application performance. The Altivar 32 variable speed drive/synchronous motor combination is very compact, and thus helps to reduce the size of the equipment as well as its cost. By taking account of constraints on product setup and use right from the design stage, we have been able to simplify integration of the Altivar 32 drive into industrial machines. It features more than 150 functions. It is robust, compact, and easy to install. Up to 4 kW/5 HP, the Altivar 32 drive is 45 or 60 mm/1.77 or 2.36 in. wide, saving a considerable amount of space in an installation. It has also been designed to be mounted side-by-side or on its side in densely-packed or shallow enclosures. Altivar 32 drives provide safety functions and control system functions to meet the requirements of the most specialized applications. They offer various optional communication cards enabling seamless integration into the main control system architectures.The numerous configurable I/O available as standard facilitate customization to specific applications.

Simplified setup and use

Examples of solutions to simplify setup and use:
- Compatible HMI and configuration tools for Altivar 32 variable speed drives and Lexium 32 servo drives (SoMove setup software, SoMove Mobile software for cell phones, remote display terminals, and the Simple Loader and Multi-Loader configuration tools)
- Embedded Bluetooth® link available with ATV32Hppppp437 references (see page 10)
- Easy-fit communication cards in cassette format
- Option for connection to the CANopen machine bus
- Different mounting options depending on the machine (vertical, horizontal, with the option to offset the control module when the drive is mounted on its side (to save space depthwise), side-by-side)
- Quick connect for a TeSys GV2L magnetic circuit-breaker (can be equipped with numerous TeSys accessories)
- Labeled terminals
- Synergy with Lexium 32 servo drives for controlling applications involving asynchronous and synchronous motors (common tools and options, same shape and dimensions, etc.)

Altivar 32 drives are also compatible with SoMachine, the software solution for OEMs. This solution can be used to develop, configure, and set up an entire machine in a single software environment.

Schneider Electric drive Altivar 32 series applications

Altivar 32 drives incorporate functions suitable for the most common applications, including:
- Material handling (small conveyors, hoists, etc.)
- Packing and packaging machines (small bagging machines, labeling machines, etc.)
- Special machines (mixers, kneaders, transfer machines, textile machines, etc.)
- Pumps, compressors, fans b Hoisting b Wood-working machinery (saws, gummers, planers, etc.)
- Metal processing (bending presses, welding machines, cutting machines, etc.)

Safety functions

The Altivar 32 range of variable speed drives provides safety functions (SIL 3 according to standard IEC 61508) comparable with performance level “e” (PL e) according to standard ISO/EN 13849-1-2.

The Altivar 32 drive software includes three safety functions that help machines meet safety requirements, whether or not they are used in conjunction with a Preventa safety module (2):
- STO: Safe Torque Off
- SLS: Safely Limited Speed b SS1: Safe Stop 1
These safety functions are configured via the SoMove setup software. 

ATV Logic
ATV Logic is used to adapt Altivar 32 variable speed drives to specific applications by means of customizable integrated control system functions.

The integrated control system functions featuring ATV Logic can be used to perform simple operations without adding further devices, which reduces costs. ATV Logic is programmed via the SoMove setup software and provides access to the following functions:
- Arithmetical operations, Boolean operators, counters, timers, etc.
- Programming of up to 50 functions by an automated sequence
- Access to the drive’s internal variables

Functions dedicated to synchronous motors
Altivar 32 variable speed drives integrate new functions for synchronous motors that are suitable for the majority of commercially-available motors.
- Simplified setting due to the reduced number of configuration parameters (4 maximum)
- Autotuning of the drive/motor combination
- High frequency injection for high performance in open loop mode

Schneider Electric vfd Altivar 32  series functions

Altivar 32 drives include 150 functions for handling, such as:
- Configurations: standard or customizable
- Settings: factory or OEM b Application-specific functions (conveying, cutting, hoisting, etc.)
- Adjustable switching frequency for optimizing servo control (adjusted motor current, reduced motor noise and temperature rise, etc.)
- Multiple Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and dialog or configuration tools
- Menu parameter setting, using the “My Menu” function to obtain an applicationspecific HMI
- Uploads and downloads of application and drive software, with the power on or off

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