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The AF1000 economy variable frequency drive provides a
cost-effective solution for low-demand drive applications.

AF1000: COST-EFFECTIVE DRIVE TECHNOLOGY

FOR LOW-DEMAND APPLICATIONS

Compact economy variable

frequency drive for low to

medium power

ith the AF1000, Beckhoff now also offers a variable DC link capacitors and a ballast circuit. The control voltage
frequency drive, presenting a cost-effective is generated by the integrated power supply from the DC
Wsolution for basic drive applications, including link. Both variable frequency drive versions are available
conveyor systems, pumps and fans. The variable frequency as a single-axis module as well as a cost-effective two-
drive is fully integrated into the TwinCAT system via EtherCAT, axis module. Supported motor types include synchronous
providing the familiar convenience of commissioning and servomotors, in addition to asynchronous and reluctance
diagnostics found in servo drive technology. motors without feedback that are operated in UF mode or
vector control.
The AF1000 variable frequency drive is available in two
versions: one for a single-phase supply of 1 x 230 V AC with The AF1000 is commissioned using TwinCAT Drive Manager 2,
a power range of 0.37 kW to 1.5 kW, and one for a meaning users do not need to familiarise themselves with a
three-phase supply of 3 x 400 V AC with a power range new, additional tool.
of 0.37 kW to 2.2 kW. Despite its compact dimensions, the
AF1000 incorporates an integrated control power supply, www.beckhoff.com/af1000

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