drives-gefran Gefran Variable Frequency Drives

Inverters for Industrial Application

With their cutting edge technology, the Gefran series of inverters incorporates all the needs of systems integrators, panel builders and machine manufacturers to guarantee the best control solutions in modern industrial automation systems. A wide range of motor ratings, power supply settings and sector-specific configurations make this a universal solution for all control architectures.

System Industrial Lines

This inverter series represents an innovative concept in drive technology, as a result of the constant technological research and of the experience that the Gefran Group has acquired keeping a constant presence aside that of the major sector players.

The new range has been engineered and developed to satisfy the real needs of System Integrators and OEM’s in order to provide them the best innovations and economical competitiveness in the international markets.

Based on full mechanical modularity and on a powerful, intuitive and “fully open” programming platform, this drive offers absolute integration flexibility with high-end performance in any system architectures of the most advanced automation environments.


Field-oriented vector inverter ADV200

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* Mains supply

  • 3 x 380…500Vac, 50/60Hz (-4 models)
  • 3 x 690Vac, 50/60Hz (-6 models)
  • 450…750Vdc (-DC-4 models)
  • 600…1120Vdc (-DC-6 models)

* Motor ratings from 0.75kW (1Hp) to 1,65MW (2200Hp)
* Certifications: CE. UL, cUL.

Features:

  • Regulation control modes: FOC with Speed feedback, FOC open loop, V/F
  • Max Output frequency 500Hz
  • DC Choke integrated
  • EMC Filter integrated
  • Dynamic Braking Module integrated up to 75kW
  • Overload according with IEC146 Class 1 and Class 2
  • Heavy duty and Light duty overload management
  • Up to 4 options on board
  • Safety Stop card in accordance with EN 954-1 (Cat.3)
  • Multilanguage programming software (5 languages)
  • Advanced PLC according to the IEC61131-3 Standard
  • Basic PLC Integrated
  • Alphanumeric programming keypad
  • 2 Bipolar Analogue Inputs (Voltage/Current)
  • 2 Bipolar Analogue Outputs (1: Voltage/Current, 1: Voltage)
  • 6 Digital Inputs (PNP / NPN)
  • 2 Digital Outputs (PNP / NPN)
  • 2 Relay Outputs, single contact
  • RS485 Serial Line (Modbus RTU protocol)
  • Interfacing with the more common field bus: ProfiBus, CANopen, DeviceNet, EtherNet real.time GDNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP
  • IP20 protection degree as standard

Standard Industrial Lines

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This range of inverter is specifically designed to give the most flexibility of application to modern automation systems and ensure ease of use, while guaranteeing advanced control capabilities for all asynchronous motors.

It features an intuitive programming environment to enable immediate motor start-up and system functions to implement control architectures for the most advanced application solutions, all with maximum energy efficiency.

The series is based on a fully modular structure with a choice of standard configurations, optional cards and integrated accessories such as EMC filters and mains chokes. All these elements offer real advantages in terms of product optimisation and savings in panel space and wiring costs, bringing considerable economic benefits.

Field oriented vector AC Drive, from 4kW (5Hp) to 90kW (125Hp)

* Power supply: 3 x 230 Vca (-15%) … 500 Vca (+5%), 50/60Hz;
* Motor power ratings from 4kW (5Hp) to 90kW (125Hp);
* Marks: CE. UL, cUL.

Features:

Control mode:

  • Field-oriented vector control with feedback
  • Open-loop vector control
  • Open-loop V/f control
  • Maximum output frequency: 500Hz (V/f), 300Hz (Field-oriented vector control with feedback), 150Hz (Sensorless)
  • Line choke: Sizes 1040 .. 3220 external optional; Sizes 4300 .. 5900 integrated standard

Braking unit:

  • Sizes 1040 .. 3220 internal standard
  • Sizes 4300 .. 5550 internal optional (ADV…-XBX models)
  • Sizes 5750 .. 5900 external optional
  • Overload: 150% In for 60 seconds every 5 minutes, 180% In for 0.5 seconds every 5 minutes
  • RS232 serial line Modbus RTU or Jbus as standard
  • Protection degree IP20

Standard supply configuration
ADV100

Neutral version without I/O card and encoder card.

ADV110

EXP-IO-D6A4R2-F-ADL card included: 1 enable input (Enable) + 6 digital inputs (DI) + 2 analog inputs (AI) + 2 analog outputs (AO) + 2 relay outputs (RO).

ADV120(*)

EXP-IO-D6A4R2-F-ADL card included: 1 enable input (Enable) + 6 digital inputs (DI) + 2 analog inputs (AI) + 2 analog outputs (AO) + 2 relay outputs (RO) + EXP-DE-I1-ADL encoder card (2-channel incremental digital encoder).

(*) -C models include CANopen and SD-Card port.


Basic Industrial Lines

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The Gefran inverter basic series brings together in a single product all the features required in modern industrial processes, to satisfy the demands of OEM and System integrators who require advanced and practical technical solutions. The series is particularly advantageous in terms of space and cost.

Compacts and functional, the drives have been engineered and built in order to realise in a flexible and efficient way all the different application requirements in the field of automation, integrating advanced functions and system configuration solutions, which before were only possible through external options.


Sensorless vector inverter ADV80

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Sensorless vector inverter, from 0.37kW to 7.5kW (0.5 to 10Hp)

* Supply: 3 x 400V…480V 50/60Hz
* Motor powers from 0.37kW (0.5Hp) up to 22kW (30Hp)
* Protection degree IP20
* Marks: CE. UL, cUL (in certification phase)

  • Output frequency 500Hz
  • Integrated braking module
  • Speed feedback with closed loop through encoder (option)
  • Digital I/O logic control in PNP and/or NPN configuration
  • 2 Differential analog inputs ”10V (or current)
  • 2 Analog outputs (voltage or current)
  • 5 Digital inputs
  • 2 Digital outputs (1 static and 1 relays)
  • Overload up to 150% in accordance with IEC146-1-1 Class 2
  • Integrated programming keypad
  • RS485 Serial line (Modbus protocol)
  • Interfacing with fieldbus protocol as: ProfiBus – CANopen®–DeviceNet
  • Integrated CANOpen/DeviceNet version
  • GF-eXpress Programming Software

Sensorless Vector ADV50

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V/f & Sensorless Vector, from 0.4 up to 11.0kW

* Power supply: 230V 1ph and 230-460V 3ph (±10%), 50/60Hz (±5%)
* Motor ratings from 0.4kW (0.5Hp) to 11kW (15.0Hp)
* Certifications: CE, UL and cUL

 

Features

  • Regulation control modes: V/f or sensorless control with SPWM modulation (Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation)
  • Output frequency: 0.1 ~ 600Hz
  • EMC Filter integrated (for models 230V 1-phase and 460V 3-phase)
  • RFI-switch for IT mains
  • Torque Characteristics: starting torque can be 150% at 3.0Hz
  • Overload Endurance: 150% of rated current for 1 minute
  • Accel/Decel Time: 0.1 to 600 seconds (2 Independent settings for Accel/Decel time)
  • DC Braking: Operation frequency 0.1-600.0Hz, output 0-100% rated current Start time 0-60 seconds, stop time 0-60 seconds
  • 2 Analogue Inputs (0-10V and 0-10/4-20mA)
  • 1 Multifunction Analogue Outputs (0-10V)
  • 6 Digital Inputs (PNP / NPN)
  • 1 Digital Outputs
  • 1 Relay Outputs, form C/change-over contact
  • Standard keypad 3 LEDs status
  • Optional keypad (6-key, 7-segment LED with 4-digit, 5 status LEDs, master frequency, output frequency, output current, custom units, parameter values for setup and lock, faults, RUN, STOP, RESET, FWD/REV)
  • RS-485 communication interface (RJ-45) with Modbus protocol
  • Interfacing with the more common field bus: ProfiBus, CANopen, DeviceNet, and LonWorks (optional modules)
  • Easy DC BUS sharing
  • Flexible extension (available optional I/O and Relay Expansion cards)
  • IP20 protection degree

V/f inverter ADV20

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V/f inverter, from 0.4 up to 3.7kW

* Power supply: 115-230V 1ph and 460V 3ph (±10%), 50/60Hz (±5%)
* Motor ratings from 0.4kW (0.5Hp) to 3.7kW (5.0Hp)
* Certifications: CE, UL and cUL

Features:

  • Regulation control mode: SPWM (Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation) control (V/f control)
  • Output frequency: 0.1 ~ 600Hz
  • EMC Filter integrated (for models 230V 1-phase and 460V 3-phase)
  • RFI-switch for IT mains
  • Torque Characteristics: starting torque can be 150% at 5.0Hz
  • Overload Endurance: 150% of rated current for 1 minute
  • Accel/Decel Time: 0.1 to 600 seconds (2 Independent settings for Accel/Decel time)
  • DC Braking: Operation frequency 0.1-600.0Hz, output 0-100% rated current Start time 0-60 seconds, stop time 0-60 seconds
  • 1 Analogue Inputs (0-10V/4-20mA)
  • 1 Multifunction Analogue Outputs (0-10V)
  • 6 Digital Inputs (PNP / NPN)
  • 1 Relay Outputs, form C/change-over contact
  • Keypad included (6-key, 7-segment LED with 4-digit, 4 status LEDs, master frequency, output frequency, output current, custom units, parameter values for setup and lock, faults, RUN, STOP, RESET, FWD/REV)
  • RS-485 communication interface (RJ-45) with Modbus protocol
  • Interfacing with the more common field bus: ProfiBus, CANopen, DeviceNet, and LonWorks (optional modules)
  • Easy DC BUS sharing
  • IP20 protection degree

Inverters for Water Treatment and HVAC

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Gefran has applied its application experience to the new series of ADV200 WA industrial drive inverters for the Water Treatment and HVAC sectors. Specific power structures for variable or quadratic loads, combined with in-telligent optimisation of energy con-sumption and specialised functions, offer important advantages in terms of plant design and ease of startup as wellas economic benefits.

Configurations, specific Application Macro and parameters in engineering units allow to satisfy various specific technological requests in Water Treatment and HVAC fields. An easy set-up and installation are guaranteed.

* 3-phase power supply: 400 V –15%…500 V +5% 50/60 Hz ± 5%
Motor ratings from 1.5 kW (2 Hp) to 1.2 MW (1600 Hp)

* 3-phase power supply: 690 V ± 10% 50/60 Hz ± 5%
Motor ratings from 75 kW to 1.2 MW

* Certification: CE UL and cUL

General characteristics:

  • Control modes: Open-loop FOC, V/F
  • Maximum output frequency 600 Hz
  • Integrated choke DC side
  • Integrated mains filter
  • Integrated dynamic braking module (up to 75 kW)
  • Light or heavy overload control
  • Integration of up to 3 options onboard the drive
  • “Safety Stop” card according to IEC 61508 SIL 3, EN 954-1 Cat. 3, EN 61508 and EN 61800-5-2
  • Multi-language programming SW (10 languages)
  • PLC with advanced IEC61131-3 programming environment
  • Integrated basic PLC
  • Alphanumerical programming keypad
  • 2 bipolar analog inputs (Voltage/Current)
  • 2 bipolar analog outputs (1: Voltage/Current, 1: Voltage)
  • 6 digital inputs (PNP/NPN)
  • 2 digital outputs (PNP/NPN)
  • 2 relay outputs, single contact
  • RS485 serial line (Modbus RTU)
  • Interfacing with the most commonly-used fieldbus systems: ProfiBus,CANopen,DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Ethercat, BACnet, LonWorks
  • IP20-rated protection
  • Light or heavy overload control
  • Integration of up to 3 options onboard the drive
  • “Safety Stop” card according to IEC 61508 SIL 3, EN 954-1 Cat. 3, EN 61508 and EN 61800-5-2
  • Multi-language programming SW (10 languages)
  • PLC with advanced IEC61131-3 programming environment
  • Integrated basic PLC
  • Alphanumerical programming keypad
  • 2 bipolar analog inputs (Voltage/Current)
  • 2 bipolar analog outputs (1: Voltage/Current, 1: Voltage)
  • 6 digital inputs (PNP/NPN)
  • 2 digital outputs (PNP/NPN)
  • 2 relay outputs, single contact
  • RS485 serial line (Modbus RTU)
  • Interfacing with the most commonly-used fieldbus systems: ProfiBus,CANopen,DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, Ethercat, BACnet, LonWorks
  • IP20-rated protection

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