
AFE VFD (Active Front End)
55 - 4000kW
380-690V
Multi-purpose Low-Voltage VFDs
The AuCom Active Front End (AFE) family is designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industrial applications, offering low harmonic (LV-LH) and regenerative (LV-RG) options that ensure optimal performance and efficiency. These robust, IGBT-based supply rectifiers are engineered for durability and flexibility, making them an excellent choice for a variety of network configurations. Available in both air-cooled and liquid-cooled designs, the AFE VFDs cater to power requirements ranging from 55 to 4000 kW and voltages between 380 and 690 V. With their advanced technology, the AuCom AFE VFDs minimize harmonic distortion and enhance energy recovery, ultimately leading to improved system performance and reduced operating costs.

Highlights
cabinet, IGBT power modules, LCL filter, circuit breaker, main contactor, charging circuit,
EMC filter and output choke. AuCom‘s full range of liquid cooled AFEs have DNV marine
approval.
AuCom AFE Drives leverage advanced technology to minimize harmonic distortion, reducing power losses and enhancing power factor to optimize transformer sizing and lower electricity transmission costs. They also compensate for reactive power and resist disruptions from voltage dips or harmonics caused by other equipment. The voltage boost feature ensures full motor power, even during mains fluctuations.
The AuCom AFE features a modular Power Electronic Building Block (PEBB) design, with each PEBB acting as an independent line or motor inverter connected to a shared control board. This structure provides redundancy, scalability, and ease of service. The AFE’s electrical and mechanical design also allows for straightforward, user-friendly installation.
Features & Accessories
Features
- STO (Safe Torque Off) Function: Safety feature to prevent unintended movement
- User-Friendly Operation: Supports multiple languages
- PEBB Power Module: 100% interchangeable, self-monitored, ensuring high reliability
- Dual Rating
- Normal Duty: 120% Overload for 1 minute every 10 minutes
- 150% OL: Suitable for demanding applications
- Seamless integration: Compatible with existing shutdown chains
- Display with Keypad:
- Front-mounted for quick and easy programming
- Enables monitoring of operational status
Protection Functions
- Overvoltage
- Overcurrent
- Motor I²t
- PTC
- Motor PTC
- PT100
- Motor Rotor blocked
- External error
- Monitor Alarm Max/Min
- Communication error
- Encoder board
- Pump monitoring
- Overtemperature
- Power error
- DC link monitoring
- Safe stop
- Brake
- Monitoring of installed options
- Internal error
- Mains asymmetry
Communication
- DeviceNet
- Modbus / TCP
- Profibus
- Profinet IO
- EtherNet IP
- EtherCAT
- CANopen
Accessories
- Encoder
- PTC / PT100
- Extended IO
- Safe Torque Off (STO)
- Wireless Communication (WiFi or Bluetooth)
12-Pulse solution on request
Languages
- German
- English
- Swedish
- French
- Spanish
- Italian
- Russian
- Chinese
- Dutch
- Czech
- Turkish
- Polish
Specifications
General Electrical Specifications
GENERAL (VALID FOR BOTH LIQUID COOLED AND AIR COOLED VERSIONS) |
|
Mains voltage |
380–460 V +10 % / -15 % (LV-LH-400 V / LV-RG-400 V) |
480–690 V +6 % / -15 % (LV-LH-690 V / LV-RG-690 V) |
|
Mains frequency |
48 to 52 Hz and 58 to 62 Hz |
Input total power factor |
1.0 |
Output AC voltage |
(0–1.2) * Mains supply voltage (LV-LH / LV-RG-400 V / -690 V) |
Output frequency |
0–599 Hz (LV-LH / LV-RG-400 V / -690 V) |
Switching frequency |
3 kHz (adjustable 1.5–6 kHz (max=8 kHz @ Fnmot > 400 Hz), (LV-LH / LV-RG-400 V / -690 V) |
Efficiency at nominal load |
98 % (LV-RGG-690 V) |
97 % (LV-LH / LV-RG-400 V / -690 V) |
|
Harmonics to supply, THDI |
< 5 % |
All units assembled in an IP54 cabinet including circuit breaker + main contactor or LCL filter, charging unit, and output chokes. |
Environmental conditions
Operation
Parameter |
Normal Operation |
Nominal ambient temperature |
0 deg C–40 deg C (Air cooled) / 0 deg C–45 deg C (Liquid cooled) For operation at higher temperatures, see below. |
Atmospheric pressure | 86-106 kPa |
Relative humidity, non-condensing | 5-95 % |
Contamination, according to IEC |
No electrically conductive dust allowed. |
Vibrations |
According to IEC 60068-2-6, Sinusodial vibrations: 10 < f < 57 Hz, 0.075 mm |
Altitude |
0–1,000 m, |
Storage
Parameter |
Storage |
Temperature |
-20 to +60 °C |
Atmospheric pressure |
86–106 kPa |
Relative humidity, non-condensing |
0–90 % |
Operation at higher temperatures
All AuCom AFE units are made for operation at maximum of 40 / 45 deg C ambient temperature.
However it is possible to use the AFE units at higher temperatures with some loss in performance, using derating.
Derating Liquid cooled AFE: -1 % per degree Celsius. Maximum is +10 deg C (55 deg C).
Derating Air cooled AFE: -2.5 % per degree Celsius. Maximum is +5 deg C (45 deg C).
Basic I/O Data
CONTROL SIGNAL INPUTS - ANALOGUE (DIFFERENTIAL), 4 CHANNELS |
|
Analogue Voltage / current |
0-±10 V / 0-20 mA via switch |
Max. input voltage | +30 V / 30 mA |
Input impedance | 20 kΩ (voltage) / 250 Ω(current) |
Resolution |
11 bits + sign |
Hardware accuracy |
1 % type + 1 ½ LSB (Least Significant Bit) fsd (full scale deflection) |
Non-linearity | 1½ LSB |
CONTROL SIGNAL INPUTS - DIGITAL, 8 CHANNELS |
|
Input voltage |
High: > 9 V DC, Low: < 4 V DC |
Max. input voltage | +30 V DC |
Input impedance | < 3.3 V DC: 4.7 kΩ / ≥ 3.3 V DC: 3.6 kΩ |
Signal delay |
≤ 8 ms |
CONTROL SIGNAL OUTPUTS - ANALOGUE, 2 CHANNELS |
|
Output voltage / current |
0–10 V / 0–20 mA via parameter setting |
Max. input voltage | +15 V @5 mA cont. |
Short-circuit current (∞) | +15 mA (voltage), +140 mA (current) |
Output impedance |
10 Ω (voltage) |
Resolution |
10 bit |
Maximum load impedance for |
500 Ω |
Hardware accuracy |
1.9 % of full scale deflection (voltage), 2.4 % of full scale deflection (current) |
Offset |
3 LSB |
Non-linearity |
2 LSB |
CONTROL SIGNAL OUTPUTS - DIGITAL, 2 CHANNELS |
|
Output voltage |
High: > 20 V DC @50 mA, > 23 V DC open |
Low: < 1 V DC @50 mA | |
Short-circuit current (∞) | 100 mA max (together with +24 V DC) |
RELAY, 3 PCS |
|
Contacts |
0.1–2 A / Umax 250 V AC or 42 V DC |
REFERENCE VOLTAGES |
|
+10 V DC |
+10 V DC @10 mA Short-circuit current +30 mA max |
-10 V DC | -10 V DC @10 mA |
+24 V DC | +24 V DC Short-circuit current +100 mA max (together with Digital Outputs) |