VFD for Compressors: Selection Guide
How to select and size a VFD for screw, reciprocating and centrifugal compressors, covering overload rating, turndown limits and energy savings.
The Schneider Electric ATV320D15N4B is a 15 kW variable speed drive from the Altivar Machine ATV320 series, designed for 3-phase motors operating on 380–500 V AC supply networks. Rated at 33 A and configured for space-saving book mounting, the ATV320D15N4B delivers precise frequency and torque control for demanding machine automation applications, helping reduce energy consumption and extend motor service life.
| Range of Product | Altivar Machine ATV320 |
|---|---|
| Product or Component Type | Variable speed drive |
| Product Specific Application | Complex machines |
| Variant | Standard version |
| Format of the drive | Book |
| Mounting Mode | Wall mount |
| Communication Port Protocol | Modbus serial, CANopen |
| Option card | communication module, CANopen, communication module, EtherCAT, communication module, Profibus DP V1, communication module, PROFINET, communication module, Ethernet Powerlink, communication module, EtherNet/IP, communication module, DeviceNet |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 380...500 V - 15...10 % |
| nominal output current | 33.0 A |
| Motor power kW | 15.0 kW heavy duty |
| Maximum Horse Power Rating | 20 hp |
| EMC filter | Class C3 EMC filter integrated |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Discrete input number | 7 |
|---|---|
| Discrete input type | STO safe torque off, 24 V DC1.5 kOhm, DI1...DI6 logic inputs, 24 V DC 30 V), DI5 programmable as pulse input 0…30 kHz, 24 V DC 30 V) |
| Discrete input logic | Positive logic (source), Negative logic (sink) |
| Discrete output number | 3 |
| Discrete output type | Open collector DQ+ 0…1 kHz 30 V DC 100 mA, Open collector DQ- 0…1 kHz 30 V DC 100 mA |
| Analogue input number | 3 |
| Analogue input type | AI1 voltage 0...10 V DC 30 kOhm 10 bits, AI2 bipolar differential voltage +/- 10 V DC 30 kOhm 10 bits, AI3 current 0...20 mA (or 4-20 mA, x-20 mA, 20-x mA or other patterns by configuration) 250 Ohm 10 bits |
| Analogue output number | 1 |
| Analogue output type | Software-configurable current AQ1 0...20 mA 800 Ohm 10 bits, Software-configurable voltage AQ1 0...10 V DC 470 Ohm 10 bits |
| Relay output type | Configurable relay logic R1A 1 NO 100000 cycles, Configurable relay logic R1B 1 NC 100000 cycles, Configurable relay logic R1C, Configurable relay logic R2A 1 NO 100000 cycles, Configurable relay logic R2C |
| Maximum switching current | Relay output R1A, R1B, R1C resistive, cos phi = 1 3 A 250 V AC, Relay output R1A, R1B, R1C resistive, cos phi = 1 3 A 30 V DC, Relay output R1A, R1B, R1C, R2A, R2C inductive, cos phi = 0.4 7 ms 2 A 250 V AC, Relay output R1A, R1B, R1C, R2A, R2C inductive, cos phi = 0.4 7 ms 2 A 30 V DC, Relay output R2A, R2C resistive, cos phi = 1 5 A 250 V AC, Relay output R2A, R2C resistive, cos phi = 1 5 A 30 V DC |
| Minimum switching current | Relay output R1A, R1B, R1C, R2A, R2C 5 mA 24 V DC |
| Method of access | Slave CANopen |
| 4 quadrant operation possible | True |
| Asynchronous motor control profile | Voltage/frequency ratio, 5 points, Flux vector control without sensor, standard, Voltage/frequency ratio - Energy Saving, quadratic U/f, Flux vector control without sensor - Energy Saving, Voltage/frequency ratio, 2 points |
| Synchronous motor control profile | Vector control without sensor |
| Maximum output frequency | 0.599 kHz |
| Acceleration and deceleration ramps | Linear, U, S, CUS, Ramp switching, Acceleration/deceleration ramp adaptation, Acceleration/deceleration automatic stop with DC injection |
| Motor slip compensation | Automatic whatever the load, Adjustable 0...300 %, Not available in voltage/frequency ratio (2 or 5 points) |
| Switching frequency | 2...16 kHz adjustable, 4...16 kHz with derating factor |
| Nominal switching frequency | 4 kHz |
| Braking to standstill | By DC injection |
| Brake chopper integrated | True |
| Line current | 47.3 A 380 V heavy duty), 33.3 A 500 V heavy duty) |
| Maximum Input Current per Phase | 47.3 A |
| Maximum output voltage | 500 V |
| Apparent power | 28.8 kVA 500 V heavy duty) |
| Network Frequency | 50-60 Hz |
| Relative symmetric network frequency tolerance | 5 % |
| Prospective line Isc | 22 kA |
| Base load current at high overload | 4 A |
| Power dissipation in W | Fan 452.0 W 380 V 4 kHz |
| With safety function Safely Limited Speed (SLS) | True |
| With safety function Safe brake management (SBC/SBT) | False |
| With safety function Safe Operating Stop (SOS) | False |
| With safety function Safe Position (SP) | False |
| With safety function Safe programmable logic | False |
| With safety function Safe Speed Monitor (SSM) | False |
| With safety function Safe Stop 1 (SS1) | True |
| With sft fct Safe Stop 2 (SS2) | False |
| With safety function Safe torque off (STO) | True |
| With safety function Safely Limited Position (SLP) | False |
| With safety function Safe Direction (SDI) | False |
| Protection type | Input phase breaks drive, Overcurrent between output phases and earth drive, Overheating protection drive, Short-circuit between motor phases drive, Thermal protection drive |
| Width | 7.09 in (180 mm) |
| Height | 15.9 in (404.0 mm) |
| Depth | 9.1 in (232.0 mm) |
| Net Weight | 15.2 lb(US) (6.9 kg) |
| Transient overtorque | 170…200 % of nominal motor torque |
| Operating position | Vertical +/- 10 degree |
|---|---|
| Product Certifications | CE, ATEX, NOM, GOST, EAC, RCM, KC |
| Marking | CE, ATEX, UL, CSA, EAC, RCM |
| Standards | IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Electromagnetic compatibility | Electrostatic discharge immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-2, Radiated radio-frequency electromagnetic field immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-3, Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test level 4 conforming to IEC 61000-4-4, 1.2/50 µs - 8/20 µs surge immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-5, Conducted radio-frequency immunity test level 3 conforming to IEC 61000-4-6, Voltage dips and interruptions immunity test conforming to IEC 61000-4-11 |
| Environmental class (during operation) | Class 3C3 according to IEC 60721-3-3, Class 3S2 according to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Maximum acceleration under shock impact (during operation) | 150 m/s² at 11 ms |
| Maximum acceleration under vibrational stress (during operation) | 10 m/s² at 13...200 Hz |
| Maximum deflection under vibratory load (during operation) | 1.5 mm at 2...13 Hz |
| Permitted relative humidity (during operation) | Class 3K5 according to EN 60721-3 |
| Volume of cooling air | 41211.6 Gal/hr(US) (156.0 m3/h) |
| Overvoltage category | III |
| Regulation loop | Adjustable PID regulator |
| Speed accuracy | +/- 10 % of nominal slip 0.2 Tn to Tn |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Ambient air transport temperature | -13…158 °F (-25…70 °C) |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | 14…122 °F (-10…50 °C) without derating, 122…140 °F (50…60 °C) with derating factor |
| Ambient Air Temperature for Storage | -13…158 °F (-25…70 °C) |
| Part number | ATV320D15N4B |
|---|---|
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
| EAN | 3606480931321 |
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
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| Country of origin | ID |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 6.9 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | 5 Nov |
| Stock | Critical stock |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Ask us for the datasheetThe rated current of ATV320D15N4B is 33 A.
The rated operational voltage of ATV320D15N4B is 380–500 V AC.
The rated motor power of ATV320D15N4B is 15 kW.
The tariff (HS) code on file for ATV320D15N4B is 850440.
The EAN (GTIN) of ATV320D15N4B is 3606480931321.
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