Schneider Electric Altivar 21 Installation Guide

This document is about Altivar 21 variable speed drive installation manual, which provides detailed information about the function and usage of the drive.


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Brand
Schneider
Category
Industrial Supply
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
33
File format
PDF
File size
1.8 MB
Published
21 March, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
18B359F9AB378AB8B4519AE69606B36B

About this manual

This guide covers safety precautions, handling, and storage requirements for the Altivar 21 variable‑speed drive. Only qualified personnel should perform installation, and the manual stresses disconnecting power, waiting 15 minutes for DC bus discharge, and using insulated tools to avoid electric shock or arc‑flash hazards.

The document details the installation process, including mounting methods, wiring of line supply, motor, control and speed reference, as well as drive ratings, dimensions, and environmental limits. Additional sections address grounding, EMC compliance, motor thermal protection, and special considerations for impedance‑grounded systems.

What's inside

  • Before you begin
  • Steps for setting up the drive
  • Storing and shipping
  • Drive Ratings
  • Mounting methods
  • Wiring
  • Motor thermal protection
  • Electromagnetic compatibility

Specifications

Supply voltage200‑240 V, 50/60 Hz (three‑phase)

Frequently asked questions

What safety precautions must be taken before installing the Altivar 21?

Only qualified personnel should install the drive, power must be disconnected, a “DO NOT TURN ON” label applied, all power must be locked out, and you must wait 15 minutes for DC bus capacitors to discharge before servicing.

How should the Altivar 21 be stored before installation?

Store the drive in a clean, dry area with ambient temperature between –25 °C and +70 °C, and keep it in its original packaging until ready to install.

What are the basic wiring steps for the Altivar 21?

Connect the motor leads to the motor terminals, connect the line supply to the power terminals, connect control wiring and the speed‑reference input, and follow the wiring recommendations in the manual.

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