Key facts
- Brand
- Schneider
- Model
- ALTIVAR312
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 7
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-03-21
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Schneider Electric Altivar 312 CANopen Communication Manual
The CANopen Communication Manual describes how to install, wire, and configure the Altivar 312 drive for CANopen networks. It includes safety warnings, hardware setup instructions, and the full object dictionary for communication parameters.
Key sections cover hardware wiring with RJ45 drop cords, termination settings, and the definition of CANopen objects such as device name, node ID, and PDO mappings. The document also references related installation and programming manuals for complete drive configuration.
Schneider ALTIVAR312 specifications
| Power rating range | 0.18 to 15 kW |
|---|---|
| Supported voltages | 200‑240 V, 380‑500 V, 525‑600 V, single or three phase |
| Internal power consumption | 23 W to 628 W |
| Product mass (0.18 kW version) | 1155 g |
| Packaging mass | 405 g |
| Aluminium content | 36.5 % |
| Recyclability ratio | 65 % |
Source: Schneider Electric Altivar 312 0.18‑15 kW Product Environmental Profile
All Schneider ALTIVAR312 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Instruction set, parameters and examples for configuring or programming the device.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the main function of the Altivar 312 range?
It is intended for the control and variation of the rotational speed of an asynchronous electric motor.
From: Schneider Electric Altivar 312 0.18‑15 kW Product Environmental Profile
Which environmental directive does the Altivar 312 comply with?
The products are designed in conformity with the RoHS directive (2002/95/EC).
From: Schneider Electric Altivar 312 0.18‑15 kW Product Environmental Profile
How can the DC‑bus voltage be checked before powering the drive?
Measure the voltage between the PA/+ and PC/- terminals; it must be less than 42 VDC before applying power.
What safety steps must be taken before powering the Altivar 312?
Disconnect all power, place a “DO NOT TURN ON” label on power disconnects, lock them open, and wait 15 minutes to allow DC bus capacitors to discharge before measuring bus voltage.
From: Schneider Altivar 312 Variable Speed Drive Installation Guide
What is the maximum bus length for a standard Modbus RS485 connection?
The standard schematic allows up to 1000 m of bus length at 19200 bps.
From: Schneider Electric Altivar 312 Modbus Communication Manual
Which baud rates can be used with the Altivar 312 Modbus interface?
The drive supports 4.8 kbps, 9.6 kbps and 19.2 kbps baud rates.
From: Schneider Electric Altivar 312 Modbus Communication Manual