This document presents the environmental impact assessment of Altivar 12 series products
The Altivar 12 range is designed for controlling the speed of asynchronous electric motors. This document presents an environmental analysis of the 0.75 kW / 200 V / 1PH variant (ref. ATV12HO75M2), covering manufacturing, distribution, and use stages in accordance with ISO 14040.
Key findings include the product’s weight (870 g), material breakdown (e.g., 39.8 % aluminium), internal power consumption (18 W–44 W), a 70 % recycling potential, RoHS compliance, and an assumed service life of 10 years.
| Power rating range | 0.18‑0.57 kW/100 V/1PH, 0.18‑0.75 kW/200 V/1PH or 3PH |
|---|---|
| Weight (0.75 kW unit) | 870 g (excluding packaging) |
| Internal power consumption | 18 W to 44 W (0.75 kW unit 72 W) |
| Recycling potential rate | 70 % |
| Assumed service life | 10 years |
The weight of the Altivar 12 0.75 kW / 200 V / 1PH unit is 870 g, not including packaging.
The recycling potential rate for the Altivar 12 range is about 70 %.
The product is assumed to have a service life of 10 years.