Key facts
- Brand
- Schneider
- Model
- ATV12
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 4
- Languages
- EN · ZH · JA
- Last added
- 2012-03-21
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Schneider Electric ATV12 Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start Guide provides essential safety warnings and preparation steps for installing and commissioning the Schneider Electric ATV12 variable‑frequency drive. It emphasizes that only qualified personnel should perform installation, servicing, and maintenance, and outlines required safety measures such as disconnecting power, locking disconnects, and waiting for DC bus capacitors to discharge.
The guide walks the user through checking the drive on delivery, verifying line voltage compatibility, wiring the drive to ground, motor and supply, selecting control mode (remote or local), and setting basic motor parameters. It also includes a brief description of the menu structure and parameter codes needed for basic operation.
Schneider ATV12 specifications
| Maximum motor cable length | 50 m (164 ft) |
|---|---|
| Drive voltage range (single‑phase F1) | 100‑120 V |
| Drive voltage range (single‑phase M2) | 200‑240 V |
| Drive voltage range (three‑phase M3) | 200‑240 V |
| Power rating | 1.5 kW (2 HP) |
All Schneider ATV12 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum motor cable length allowed?
The motor cable must be less than 50 meters (164 ft).
What power range does the ATV12 cover?
The ATV12 supports power ratings from 0.18 kW up to 4 kW.
Which communication protocols are supported by the ATV12?
It supports Modbus and CANopen, as well as Ethernet TCP/IP, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP and other fieldbus options.