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.
- Part number
- ATV610U75N4
- Model no
- ATV610
Schneider Electric ATV610U75N4 Easy Altivar 610 ATV610 7.5 kW 380-460 V 3-Phase IP20 Variable Frequency Drive
Schneider Electric ATV610 7.5 kW variable frequency drive, 380-460 V 3-phase, 15.8 A continuous output, IP20, Modbus serial.
Description
About the ATV610
About the ATV610
The Schneider Electric ATV610U75N4 is a 7.5 kW variable frequency drive from the Easy Altivar 610 range, rated for 380-460 V three-phase supply with a continuous output current of 15.8 A at 4 kHz switching frequency. Built for fan, pump, compressor and conveyor applications, it carries IP20 protection, an integrated EMC filter conforming to IEC 61800-3 category C3, and Modbus serial communication as standard.
Certifications & Standards
- CE
- IEC 61800-3
- IEC 61800-5-1
- IEC 60721-3
Selection Notes
The ATV610U75N4 runs two duty ratings on the same frame: Normal Duty at 7.5 kW / 15.8 A continuous with a 110% transient overload for 60 s, or Heavy Duty at 5.5 kW / 12.7 A continuous with a 150% overload for 60 s. Pick Normal Duty for centrifugal loads such as fans, pumps and compressors, where torque demand stays flat and the higher continuous rating covers the motor's full nameplate power. Pick Heavy Duty for conveyors and other constant-torque or shock-loaded applications, where the lower continuous current trades headroom for the larger short-time overload margin. Both ratings run from the same ATV610U75N4 unit; the choice is a parameter setting, not a different part number.
Specification
Full specification
Main 27
| Range of product | Altivar ATV610 |
|---|---|
| Product specific application | Fan, pump, compressor, conveyor |
| Product or component type | Variable speed drive |
| Device short name | ATV610 |
| Variant | Standard version |
| Product destination | Asynchronous motors, Synchronous motors |
| Mounting mode | Cabinet mount |
| EMC filter | Integrated conforming to IEC 61800-3 category C3 with 50 m |
| IP degree of protection | IP20 |
| Type of cooling | Forced convection |
| Supply frequency | 50...60 Hz +/-5 % |
| Network number of phases | 3 phases |
| [Us] rated supply voltage | 380...460 V - 15...10 % |
| Motor power kW | 7.5 kW for normal duty, 5.5 kW for heavy duty |
| Motor power hp | 10 hp for normal duty, 7.5 hp for heavy duty |
| Line current | 14.7 A at 380 V (normal duty), 12.8 A at 460 V (normal duty), 11.3 A at 380 V (heavy duty), 10.2 A at 460 V (heavy duty) |
| Prospective line Isc | 22 kA |
| Apparent power | 10.2 kVA at 460 V (normal duty), 8.1 kVA at 460 V (heavy duty) |
| Continuous output current | 15.8 A at 4 kHz for normal duty, 12.7 A at 4 kHz for heavy duty |
| Maximum transient current | 17.4 A during 60 s (normal duty), 19.1 A during 60 s (heavy duty) |
| Asynchronous motor control profile | Constant torque standard, Optimized torque mode, Variable torque standard |
| Output frequency | 0.1…500 Hz |
| Nominal switching frequency | 4 kHz |
| Switching frequency | 2...12 kHz adjustable |
| number of preset speeds | 16 preset speeds |
| Communication port protocol | Modbus serial |
| Option card | Slot A: communication card, Profibus DP V1, Slot A: digital or analog I/O extension card, Slot A: relay output card |
Complementary 37
| Output voltage | <= power supply voltage |
|---|---|
| Motor slip compensation | Can be suppressed, Automatic whatever the load, Adjustable, Not available in permanent magnet motor law |
| Acceleration and deceleration ramps | S, U or customized, Linear adjustable separately from 0.01 to 9000 s |
| Braking to standstill | By DC injection |
| Protection type | Thermal protection: motor, Motor phase break: motor, Thermal protection: drive, Overheating: drive, Overcurrent between output phases and earth: drive, Overload of output voltage: drive, Short-circuit protection: drive, Motor phase break: drive, Overvoltages on the DC bus: drive, Line supply overvoltage: drive, Line supply undervoltage: drive, Line supply phase loss: drive, Overspeed: drive, Break on the control circuit: drive |
| Frequency resolution | Display unit: 0.1 Hz, Analog input: 0.012/50 Hz |
| Electrical connection | Control, screw terminal: 0.5...1.5 mm², Line side, screw terminal: 2.5...16 mm², Motor, screw terminal: 2.5...16 mm² |
| Connector type | 1 RJ45 (on the remote graphic terminal) for Modbus serial |
| Physical interface | 2-wire RS 485 for Modbus serial |
| Transmission frame | RTU for Modbus serial |
| Transmission rate | 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4 kbit/s for Modbus serial |
| Type of polarization | No impedance for Modbus serial |
| Number of addresses | 1…247 for Modbus serial |
| Method of access | Slave |
| Supply | External supply for digital inputs: 24 V DC (19…30 V), <1.25 mA, protection type: overload and short-circuit protection, Internal supply for reference potentiometer (1 to 10 kOhm): 10.5 V DC +/- 5 %, <10 mA, protection type: overload and short-circuit protection |
| Local signalling | 2 LEDs for local diagnostic, 1 LED (yellow) for embedded communication status, 2 LEDs (dual colour) for communication module status, 1 LED (red) for presence of voltage |
| Width | 145 mm |
| Depth | 203 mm |
| Net weight | 4.575 kg |
| Analogue input number | 3 |
| Analogue input type | AI1, AI2, AI3 software-configurable voltage: 0...10 V DC, impedance: 30 kOhm, resolution 12 bits, AI1, AI2, AI3 software-configurable current: 0...20 mA, impedance: 250 Ohm, resolution 12 bits, AI2, AI3 software-configurable temperature probe or water level sensor |
| Discrete input number | 6 |
| Discrete input type | DI1...DI6 programmable as logic input, 24 V DC (<= 30 V), impedance: 3.5 kOhm, DI5, DI6 programmable as pulse input: 0…30 kHz, 24 V DC (<= 30 V) |
| Input compatibility | DI1...DI6: logic input level 1 PLC conforming to IEC 61131-2, DI5, DI6: pulse input level 1 PLC conforming to IEC 65A-68 |
| Discrete input logic | Positive logic (source): DI1...DI6 configurable logic input, 11 V (state 1), Negative logic (sink): DI1...DI6 configurable logic input, > 16 V (state 0), < 10 V (state 1), Positive logic (source): DI5, DI6 configurable pulse input, 2.5 V (state 1) |
| Analogue output number | 2 |
| Analogue output type | Software-configurable current AQ1, AQ2: 0...20 mA, resolution 10 bits, Software-configurable voltage AQ1, AQ2: 0...10 V DC impedance 470 Ohm, resolution 10 bits |
| Sampling duration | 5 ms +/- 0.1 ms (AI1, AI2, AI3) - analog input, 2 ms +/- 0.5 ms (DI1...DI6)configurable - discrete input, 5 ms +/- 1 ms (DI5, DI6)configurable - pulse input, 10 ms +/- 1 ms (AQ1, AQ2) - analog output |
| Accuracy | +/- 0.6 % AI1, AI2, AI3 for a temperature variation 60 °C analog input, +/- 1 % AQ1, AQ2 for a temperature variation 60 °C analog output |
| Linearity error | AI1, AI2, AI3: +/- 0.15 % of maximum value for analog input, AQ1, AQ2: +/- 0.2 % for analog output |
| Relay output number | 3 |
| Relay output type | Configurable relay logic R1: fault relay NO/NC electrical durability 100000 cycles, Configurable relay logic R2: sequence relay NO electrical durability 100000 cycles, Configurable relay logic R3: sequence relay NO electrical durability 100000 cycles |
| Refresh time | Relay output (R1, R2, R3): 5 ms (+/- 0.5 ms) |
| Minimum switching current | Relay output R1, R2, R3: 5 mA at 24 V DC |
| Maximum switching current | Relay output R1, R2, R3 on resistive load, cos phi = 1: 3 A at 250 V AC, Relay output R1, R2, R3 on resistive load, cos phi = 1: 3 A at 30 V DC, Relay output R1, R2, R3 on inductive load, cos phi = 0.4 and L/R = 7 ms: 2 A at 250 V AC, Relay output R1, R2, R3 on inductive load, cos phi = 0.4 and L/R = 7 ms: 2 A at 30 V DC |
| Isolation | Between power and control terminals |
| Insulation resistance | > 1 MOhm 500 V DC for 1 minute to earth |
Environment 13
| Noise level | 56 dB conforming to 86/188/EEC |
|---|---|
| Power dissipation in W | 216 W(forced convection) at 380 V, switching frequency 4 kHz, 42 W(natural convection) at 380 V, switching frequency 4 kHz |
| Operating position | Vertical +/- 10 degree |
| 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 |
| Pollution degree | 2 conforming to IEC 61800-5-1 |
| Vibration resistance | 1.5 mm peak to peak (f= 2…13 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6, 1 gn (f= 13…200 Hz) conforming to IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Shock resistance | 15 gn for 11 ms conforming to IEC 60068-2-27 |
| Relative humidity | 5…95 % without condensation conforming to IEC 60068-2-3 |
| Ambient air temperature for operation | -15…45 °C (without derating), 45…60 °C (with derating factor) |
| Operating altitude | <= 1000 m without derating, 1000...4800 m with current derating 1 % per 100 m |
| Environmental characteristic | Chemical pollution resistance class 3C3 conforming to IEC 60721-3-3, Dust pollution resistance class 3S3 conforming to IEC 60721-3-3 |
| Standards | IEC 61800-3, Environment 2 category C3 IEC 61800-3, IEC 61800-5-1, IEC 60721-3 |
| Marking | CE |
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Identification 7
| Part number | ATV610U75N4 |
|---|---|
| Type designation | ATV610 |
| Brand | Schneider Electric |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
| Source | Schneider Electric and its authorised distributors |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty |
| Lifecycle status | Active, in production |
Contractual warranty 1
| Warranty (in months) | 18 |
|---|
Logistics 16
| Unit Type of Package 1 | PCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Units in Package 1 | 1 |
| Package 1 Height | 18.500 cm |
| Package 1 Width | 31.000 cm |
| Package 1 Length | 40.000 cm |
| Package 1 Weight | 5.920 kg |
| Unit Type of Package 2 | P06 |
| Number of Units in Package 2 | 6 |
| Package 2 Height | 73.000 cm |
| Package 2 Width | 80.000 cm |
| Package 2 Length | 60.000 cm |
| Package 2 Weight | 47.420 kg |
| Shipping weight | 4.575 kg |
| Ships from | Türkiye |
| Dispatch | — |
| Stock | On request |
Source: manufacturer data · Last verified: 30 Oct 2026
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Certifications
Certifications and standards
- IEC 61800-3
- Environment 2 category C3 IEC 61800-3
- IEC 61800-5-1
- IEC 60721-3
Quick answers
Questions about the ATV610
What is the rated current of ATV610?
The rated current of ATV610 is 15.8 A.
Which supply voltage is ATV610 rated for?
The rated operational voltage of ATV610 is 380–460 V AC.
What motor power is ATV610 rated for?
The rated motor power of ATV610 is 7.5 kW.
What is the HS code of ATV610 for customs?
The tariff (HS) code on file for ATV610 is 850440.
Where does ATV610 ship from, and how fast?
ATV610 ships from Türkiye. Shipping calculated at checkout · import duties and taxes paid on arrival.
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- Series
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