Weg: CFW 08 WASH NEMA 4X (IP56) VFD

October 15, 2019

The frequency inverter CFW-08 Wash is an inverter dedicated to applications that require a higher protection degree. The Nema 4X protection degree assures protection against dust, dirt and directed water jets.

Standard Features – CFW 08

  • V/Hz or Sensorless Vector Control
  • NEMA 4X Enclosure
  • Single and Three-phase input voltage
  • 200-240V, 380-480V or 500-600V input voltage, 50 – 60 Hz
  • 150% current overload capacity
  • 16 bit DSP controlled PWM output
  • 2.5 / 5 / 10 / 15 kHz adjustable swiching frequency
  • Four isolated programmable digital inputs
  • Two programmable relay outputs
  • Two isolated programmable analog inputs (with special function)
  • One analog output
  • Protective features: Over current, motor overload, drive over temperature, output phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground short circuit, DC bus over and under voltage and external fault
  • Control features: Linear and “S” ramp acceleration and deceleration, local/remote control, DC braking, torque boost, motor slip compensation, electronic pot, preset speeds, adjustable V/Hz profile, maximum and minimum adjustable frequency limits, two skip frequencies, adjustable output current limit, JOG, ride-thru, flying start and PID regulator.
  • Display readings: Motor speed, frequency, voltage, current, last fault, heatsink temperature and drive status
  • Ambient: 32ºF (0ºC) to 104ºF (40ºC), 3300ft (1000m) altitude, 90% humidity, non-condensing

Recommended Environments

  • NEMA 4X indoor environments
  • NEMA 12 indoor environments
  • IP56 environments

Optional Features

  • Dynamic Braking capabilities available
  • RS-232 or RS-485 Serial Interface
  • Modbus Communication*

*Requires optional RS-232 or RS-485 Interface

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