This is the installation manual for the Schneider Electric Altivar 71 variable speed drive.
The Schneider Altivar 71 Installation Manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for receiving, inspecting, mounting, and wiring the variable speed drive. It includes safety warnings, preliminary recommendations, and detailed procedures for connecting DC chokes, transformers, and option cards.
The document also covers drive ratings, dimensions, derating tables, electromagnetic compatibility, and wiring recommendations, ensuring qualified personnel can install and commission the drive safely and in compliance with electrical standards.
| Power rating (200‑240 V) | 55 kW (75 Hp) – 75 kW (100 Hp) |
|---|---|
| Power rating (380‑480 V) | 90 kW (125 Hp) – 500 kW (700 Hp) |
| Power rating (500‑690 V) | 630 kW (700 Hp) |
Keep the drive in its original packaging and store it under acceptable ambient conditions until installation.
Turn the drive on every two years for at least five hours to restore capacitor performance, and increase the voltage gradually using an adjustable AC source.