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VFD68 Variable Frequency Drives Technical Bulletin
Product
Document type
Technical Bulletin
Document revision
C
Revision date
2019-08-09
Part number
24-7664-3051
Table 1. VFD68Bxx or VFD68Cxx Variable Frequency Drive (230 or 460 VAC) technical specifications
Specification Description
Input Power Voltage/Frequency
  • 230 VAC, 50 HZ (208/230 VAC, 60 Hz);
  • 400 VAC, 50 Hz (460 VAC, 60 Hz);
  • Continuous Duty
Output Voltage/Frequency
  • 230 VAC, 50 HZ (208/230 VAC, 60 Hz);
  • 400 VAC, 50 Hz (460 VAC, 60 Hz);
  • Continuous Duty
Input Devices Johnson Controls/PENN P499 Electronic Pressure Transducers
PWM Carrier Frequency Adjustable 0.7 to 15 kHz
Motor Requirements Three-phase NEMA Design B motors required; Inverter-rated motors recommended
Overload Capacity 150% of ampere rating for 1 minute
Start/Stop Use STF input to start or stop the motor
Ambient Conditions Storage: -40 to 65ºC (-40 to 149ºF), 0 to 95% RH noncondensing
Operating: -40 to 50ºC (-40 to 122ºF), 0 to 95% RH noncondensing
Altitude: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) Maximum without derating
Enclosures UL Type 1 (NEMA) Fan Cooled (230 VAC 1 hp and lower models do not have a fan)
Maximum High Voltage Wire Length Up to 100 m (328 ft) between the VFD68 drive and the motor (using the appropriate wire gauge)
Compliance North America: cULus Listed, UL 508C, CSA-C22.2 No. 14, File E244421; Industry Canada (IC) Compliant to Canadian ICES-003, Class B limits

Europe: CE Mark - Johnson Controls declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Low Voltage Directive and the EMC Directive when an EMC-compliant line filter is attached to the power supply. 1
 

Australia: Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM)
Dimensions (H x W x D) Minimum: 128 x 68 x 81 mm (5 x 2-11/16 x 3-3/16 in.)

Maximum: 150 x 140 x 136 mm (5-15/16 x 5-1/2 x 5-5/16 in.)
Shipping Weight 230 VAC ± 10% Production Models:
  • VFD68BBB, VFD68BCB: 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
  • VFD68BDC: 0.8 kg (1.8 lb)
  • VFD68BFD: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb)
  • VFD68BGG, VFD68BHG: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
  • VFD68BJK: 1.8 kg (4.0 lb)
  • VFD68BKL, VFD68BLL: 3.6 kg (8.0 lb)
  • VFD68BMP, VFD68BNP: 6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
460 VAC ± 10% Production Models:
  • VFD68CDF, VFD68CFF: 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
  • VFD68CGG: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
  • VFD68CHH, VFD68CJJ: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
  • VFD68CKL, VFD68CLL: 3.3 kg (7.3 lb)
  • VFD68CMP, VFD68CNP: 6.5 kg (14.3 lb)
Table 2. VFD68Dxx Variable Frequency Drive (575 VAC) technical specifications
Specification Description
Input Power Voltage/Frequency 575 VAC, 50 Hz;

Continuous Duty
Output Voltage/Frequency 575 VAC, 50 Hz;

Continuous Duty
Input Devices Johnson Controls/ PENN P499 Electronic Pressure Transducers
PWM Carrier Frequency Adjustable 0.7 to 15 kHz
Motor Requirements Three-phase NEMA Design B motors required; Inverter-rated motors recommended
Overload Capacity 150% of ampere rating for 1 minute
Start/Stop Use STF input to start or stop the motor
Ambient Conditions Storage: -40 to 65ºC (-40 to 149ºF), 0 to 95% RH Non-condensing
Operating: -40 to 50ºC (-40 to 122ºF), 0 to 95% RH Non-condensing
Altitude: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) Maximum without derating
Enclosures UL Type 1 (NEMA) Fan Cooled
Maximum High-Voltage Wire Length Up to 100 m (328 ft) between the VFD68 drive and the motor (using the appropriate wire gauge)
Compliance North America: cULus Listed, UL 508C, CSA-C22.2 No. 14, File E244421;
Dimensions (H x W x D) Minimum: 150 x 140 x 136 mm (5-15/16 x 5-1/2 x 5-5/16 in.)

Maximum: 150 x 220 x 148 mm (5-15/16 x 8-11/16 x 5-13/16 in.)
Shipping Weight 575 VAC +5/-10% Production Models:
  • VFD68DFM: 1.8 kg (3.96 lb)
  • VFD68DGM, VFD68DHM: 2.0 kg (4.41 lb)
  • VFD68DJN, VFD68DKN, VFD68DLN: 3.8 kg (8.38 lb)
1 For more information, see Appendix 5: EMC Line Filter Selection Chart.