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PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage VFD
Allen-Bradley

Our PowerFlex 7000 medium voltage drives (VFDs) offer precise motor speed and torque control for industrial applications, increasing productivity & savings.
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Our air- and liquid-cooled PowerFlex® 7000 medium voltage variable frequency drive (VFD) is available in a broad power range: 150…25,350 kW (200…34,000 Hp), rated 2.4…6.6 kV AC. These high-performance VFDs feature power regeneration capabilities and deliver soft-starting, variable speed, torque, direction and stopping control for standard induction or synchronous AC motors.

Plus, a PowerFlex 7000 VFD with ArcShield™ technology is certified to meet global arc flash resistant standards. This system provides an arc fault rating up to 50 kA and meets Type 2B accessibility protection standards.

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage (MV) Drives

PowerFlex 7000 medium voltage drives feature advanced power semiconductor technology and a straightforward design with a low component count. This helps increase reliability plus, reduce downtime, maintenance and spare parts costs. 

  • Delivers nearly perfect output current and voltage waveforms, allowing use of standard motors
  • Offers Direct-to-Drive™ technology, AFE rectifier and 18-pulse rectifier configurations
  • PowerCage™ inverter and rectifier modules allow SGCT replacement in under 10 minutes
  • Supports motor cable length up to 30 km (18 mi)
  • Synchronous transfer system architecture allows one VFD to control multiple motors
  • Provides power regeneration capabilities without additional hardware. Puts energy back to the utility grid. Regenerative braking eliminates the need for braking resistors.
  • EtherNet/IP networking communications provide full integration with Logix control platform

Simplify Configuration and Programming with PowerFlex MV Drives

Easy configuration, integration and visualization in the Studio 5000® design environment. The Logix control platform simplifies parameter and tag programming and reduces development time. 

  • Leverage Connected Components Workbench™ software for full device profile support, making it easier to configure, program and visualize
  • More comprehensive and faster troubleshooting with the Forensic Data Recorder

Air-cooled Medium Voltage VFD

  • 150…6000 kW (200…8000 Hp)
  • Rugged, minimum component count, optimum reliability

Extended Power VFD Configurations

  • Up to 25,350 kW (34,000 Hp)
  • Add up to four drive modules in one system—until the drive power matches the application requirements
  • Suitable for hot back-up applications with control redundancy

Liquid-cooled MV VFD

  • 2240…6340 kW (3000…8500 Hp) 
  • Drastically reduces control room air conditioning costs, removing 90% of the heat via a heat exchanger
  • Supports higher elevations and ambient temperatures than air-cooled drives

Liquid-cooled MV VFD for Marine

  • 600…22,370 kW (800…30,000 Hp) 
  • Liquid-cooled VFDs use Direct-to-Drive™ technology
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Predictive Analytics & Adaptive Control

Discover the features and benefits of PowerFlex medium voltage AC drives. The VDF family is engineered for all-purpose industrial fan, pump and compressor applications up to 120 Hz. Plus, for special purpose mixer, conveyor, marine, crane and hoist applications.

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Enhance Functional and Personnel Safety with PowerFlex MV Drives

Our approach to safety improves the operation of your equipment and helps increase safety and productivity. PowerFlex 7000 medium voltage drives offer two options to enhance safety: Safe Torque Off control and ArcShield™ arc-resistant enclosures. 

Safe Torque Off removes power from the motor without removing power to the VFD, enabling a faster system restart after a safe state is reached. 

  • Ideal for industrial applications, such as material-handling conveyors and grinding mills
  • Designed in the drive control, without requiring additional electromechanical components
  • Achieves requirements for SIL 3, PLe, CAT 3 per IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1
  • TÜV Certified

ArcShield technology helps reduce arc flash hazards, personnel and equipment safety risks, and downtime. The PowerFlex 7000 is a 50 kA-rated arc-resistant medium voltage VFD with full  power regeneration capabilities. Plus, it's certified to meet global arc flash resistance standards with Type 2B protection.

  • Meets heavy industry needs and configurations, 2.4…4.16 kV, rated up to 430 A for synchronous or induction motors
  • Designed to redirect arc flash energy out the top of the enclosure, away from personnel
  • Type 2B protection helps improve personnel protection in front, at side or behind enclosure. Type 2B protection is maintained when the low voltage control door is open for maintenance
  • Patented ventilation technology helps prevent arc flash energy from escaping through air intake and exhaust vents
  • Four-quadrant operation delivers efficient energy management

Arc flash resistant standards compliance: 

  • IEEE C37.20.7
  • CSA C22.2 No. 22-11
  • EEMAC G14-1
  • IEC 62271-200
  • IEC 62477-2
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ArcShield Technology Improves Personnel and Process Safety

Reduce risk throughout your operations. PowerFlex® 7000 medium voltage VFD technologies increase protection of personnel and equipment, reducing the risk of workplace dangers.

PowerFlex 7000 drives offer drive configurations and control options such as Active Front End with Direct-to-Drive™ technology and high-performance torque control. Plus, with the Safe Torque Off control and ArcShield™ arc-resistant enclosure options, the drive delivers higher performance and enhanced safety for your critical assets.

Product Comparison

Motor Control Applications

Application Type Torque PowerFlex® 6000T VFD PowerFlex® 7000 VFD
Pumps Centrifugal Variable ✓ ✓
Positive displacement Constant ✓ ✓
Reciprocating Constant ✓ ✓
Electro-submersible Variable - Constant ✓ ✓
Slurry Constant ✓ ✓
Compressors Centrifugal Variable ✓ ✓
Reciprocating Constant ✓ ✓
Conveyors Flat belt Constant ✓ ✓
Downhill belt Constant   ✓
Blowers Centrifugal Variable ✓ ✓
Extruders   Constant   ✓
Fans Centrifugal: Ambient Variable ✓ ✓
Centrifugal: Hot gas Variable ✓ ✓
Mixers Banbury, Slurry Constant ✓ ✓
Mills SAG, AG, Ball Constant   ✓
Cranes & Hoists   Constant   ✓
Chillers Centrifugal Variable ✓ ✓
Propellers Propulsion, Positioning Variable - Constant   ✓

For a more comprehensive overview and recommended VFDs, see the PowerFlex Medium Voltage AC Drives Selection Guide.

VFD Capabilities

Application Requirement PowerFlex® 6000T VFD PowerFlex® 7000 VFD
Power regeneration   ✓
V/Hz or sensorless vector control  ✓ ✓
Full vector control ✓ ✓
Up to 150% starting torque ✓ ✓
Variable torque ✓ ✓
Constant torque ✓ ✓
Shock loading ✓ ✓
Continuous low speed operation < 10 Hz   ✓
Long motor cable length > 10 km (6 mi)   ✓
Synchronous transfer bypass ✓ ✓
Zero speed holding torque ✓ ✓
ArcShield® arc flash resistance   ✓
Load sharing ✓ ✓
Real-time analytics ✓ ✓
Predictive maintenance ✓  
Preventative maintenance ✓ ✓
High-speed applications up to 90 Hz   ✓
High-speed applications up to 120 Hz ✓  
CIP Security compliant ✓  
Functional safety: Safe Torque Off   ✓
Induction motors ✓ ✓
Synchronous motors   ✓
Permanent magnet motors ✓  

Software

You can use the following software to program your drives.

Studio 5000 Logix Designer
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Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Studio 5000 Logix Designer® software is a productivity win and your one-stop shop for managing the Allen-Bradley Logix 5000™ family of controllers and related control system.

Premier integration of Studio 5000 Logix Designer software and PowerFlex® Drives

  • Reduces drive system development time by as much as 70%
  • Allows you to configure controller and drive network connections at the same time
  • Allows you to dynamically select drive parameters transmitted as network I/O
  • Offers continued use of Drive Tools™ SP software via import and export functionality
  • Includes built-in drive diagnostic, fault, alarm, and event information
  • Provides one package to configure your entire Logix system
  • Offers integrated drive profiles that reduce system development time
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FactoryTalk Software

Each FactoryTalk offering centers on driving your business performance. From the design and commissioning phase on through to board room level data needs, we can bring together value to all users in your operation.

  • DriveTools SP Software
    • Offers easy online and offline programming
    • Includes RSLinx® connectivity
    • Includes DriveExecutive™ and DriveObserver™ software
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Certifications

 

  • ANSI
  • IEC
  • IEEE
  • NEMA
  • UL Listed

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    Documentation Chevron DownChevron Down
    Product Profiles Publication
    PowerFlex 7000 Drive System with ArcShield Technology 7000-PP004_-EN-P
    Virtual Factory Acceptance Testing MCC-SP005_-EN-P
    Miscellaneous Publication
    PowerFlex Medium Voltage AC Drives Brochure PFLEX-BR010_-EN-P