Schneider Altivar ATV320 vs ATV630: Which Drive for Your Application?

By Abdullah Zahid
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Schneider Altivar ATV320 and ATV630 variable speed drives side by side comparison for OEM machine and process pump applications

Schneider Altivar ATV320 vs ATV630: Which Drive for Your Application?

Controls engineers and panel builders searching for the right Schneider Altivar VFD consistently face the same fork in the road: the Altivar Machine ATV320 variable speed drives for compact OEM equipment, or the Altivar Process ATV630 variable speed drives for plant-level pumps and fans. The core decision comes down to application role and motor power range — ATV320 covers 0.18 to 15 kW in book and compact cabinet formats, while ATV630 starts around 0.75 kW and scales far beyond 15 kW in wall-mounted and floor-standing enclosures. Get this choice wrong and you are looking at a cabinet that does not fit, a drive without the process macros your application needs, or a torque profile that does not match your load.

If you have already confirmed which family fits your application, check current pricing and availability for both Altivar families at LeadTime.ca — we source and ship worldwide.

ATV320 or ATV630 — Which Drive Fits Your Project?

This comparison is most useful for engineers and panel builders who have a defined motor power and load type and need to confirm the right Altivar family before specifying part numbers.

Choose the Altivar Machine ATV320 if all of the following apply:

  • Your motor power is within the 0.18 to 15 kW family range across supported voltages
  • Your application is an OEM machine — conveyor, packaging line, woodworking equipment, or similar constant-torque load
  • Cabinet space is constrained and book or compact format is a hard requirement
  • IP20 is acceptable, or you need a specific IP65/IP66 enclosed variant for a machine-level installation
  • You want integrated Altivar Logic (PLC-like functions) on selected models to reduce external I/O load

Choose the Altivar Process ATV630 if any of the following apply:

  • Your primary loads are pumps, centrifugal fans, or HVAC air handlers — variable-torque applications
  • Required motor power exceeds 15 kW or you need larger wall-mounted or floor-standing frames
  • Installation is in a plant room, MCC, or standalone drive panel where IP21 or IP55 enclosures are appropriate
  • You need service-oriented pump/fan macros, process diagnostics, and an HTML-based web interface for plant integration

If your load is a heavy constant-torque industrial application above ATV320's 15 kW ceiling — crushers, hoists, heavy mixers — neither ATV320 nor ATV630 alone is the automatic answer. Schneider's Altivar 900 series is worth evaluating for those duty profiles.

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What Each Drive Actually Does in a Real System

The Altivar Machine ATV320 variable speed drives are built around one premise: give OEM machine builders a compact, flexible AC drive that installs cleanly inside a machine panel and handles the variable-speed demands of conveyors, packaging axes, and mixed-duty machinery. The ATV320 covers 3-phase asynchronous and synchronous motors from 0.18 kW up to 15 kW. Supply voltage options extend from single-phase 200 to 240 V (up to approximately 2.2 kW) through three-phase 200 to 240 V, 380 to 500 V, and 525 to 600 V — a range that covers most North American and global machine voltage standards without an external transformer. Selected models carry IP65 or IP66 ratings, making them usable in machine-mounted positions where splash protection matters.

The Altivar Process ATV630 variable speed drives take a fundamentally different starting point. They are designed for plant-level service — pumps, centrifugal fans, HVAC air handlers, and fluid management systems where the load characteristic is variable torque, the motor may be anywhere from sub-10 kW to hundreds of kW, and the facility engineer needs pump-specific macros, service diagnostics, and an interface that integrates into a plant SCADA rather than a machine PLC. ATV630 drives are housed in wall-mounted and floor-standing enclosures with typical IP21 and IP55 protection, available on three-phase 200 to 240 V and 380 to 480 V supplies with higher-voltage options in the process catalog.

The practical boundary between them is not arbitrary. ATV320 tops out at 15 kW — a deliberate OEM machine ceiling. ATV630 picks up at the lower end of the process range and scales well beyond that ceiling. Engineers who understand these roles select the right family immediately. Confusion only enters when an engineer applies one family's strengths to the other's territory.

Typical System Architecture for Each Drive Family

Understanding where each drive sits in the control chain clarifies both the wiring approach and the level of integration expected in a given installation.

For ATV320 in an OEM machine architecture:

  • Compact PLC or machine controller at the top of the panel communicates via Modbus or optional fieldbus (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, CANopen) to ATV320 drives
  • ATV320 units in book format mount side-by-side inside the machine cabinet, minimizing wire runs
  • Selected ATV320 models with Altivar Logic handle simple sequencing tasks locally, reducing PLC I/O load
  • Motor connects directly from the drive at the panel base; EMC filters and braking units add as options within the same cabinet space
  • HMI or remote keypad connects at machine level for operator speed reference and fault display

For ATV630 in a process plant architecture:

  • Plant DCS, SCADA, or process PLC communicates via Modbus or optional Ethernet-based networks to ATV630 drives
  • ATV630 units installed in plant room MCCs, standalone drive panels, or wall-mounted positions adjacent to the driven equipment
  • Pump/fan application macros configured at commissioning; PID and service diagnostics run continuously and report to plant monitoring systems
  • HTML-based web server accessible over plant network for remote diagnostics without specialist tools
  • Larger cable entries, line reactors, and integrated disconnect options accommodate the higher power levels typical of process installations

Typical Applications and Deployment Scenarios

ATV320 drives are the default choice for OEM machine builders producing packaging lines, conveyors, woodworking equipment, and material handling systems where multiple small drives share a single machine cabinet. A carton packer running four 2.2 kW axes in a book-format panel is a textbook ATV320 application. The combination of compact footprint, wide voltage coverage, and Altivar Logic for simple sequencing reduces both cabinet size and external PLC I/O count.

ATV630 drives appear most naturally in building HVAC plants, municipal water and wastewater facilities, and process industries where pumps and fans dominate the motor inventory. A 22 kW supply fan in a hospital air handling unit, or a 45 kW aeration blower in a wastewater treatment plant, is clearly outside ATV320's 15 kW ceiling and well within the process strengths of ATV630. The variable-torque optimization and pump-specific service menus make long-term plant operation and maintenance substantially more manageable than a generic machine drive would allow.

The overlap zone — roughly 7.5 to 15 kW on pump or fan duty — is where engineers must think carefully. An 11 kW water booster pump on a tight skid can physically run on ATV320 within its power rating, but if the plant is standardizing on Altivar Process, requires advanced pump diagnostics, or expects future integration into a plant SCADA, ATV630 is the forward-compatible choice even in that power range.

Application Typical Deployment
Small packaging machine with conveyor, 3 kW motor ATV320 in book format inside OEM machine cabinet; Altivar Logic handles sequencing
Building HVAC air handling fan, 22 kW motor ATV630 wall-mounted in plant room; IP21 or IP55 enclosure; variable-torque fan macro
OEM material handling with multiple axes, 1.5 to 7.5 kW each Multiple ATV320 drives side-by-side in compact machine panel; fieldbus coordination
Municipal wastewater pump retrofit, 30 kW and 45 kW motors ATV630 in MCC or standalone panels; pump macros and service diagnostics active
Water booster pump skid, 11 kW, tight enclosure ATV320 if space is the constraint and control is simple; ATV630 if process standardization applies
Woodworking machine, 5.5 kW spindle drive ATV320 compact format; sensorless vector control; IP65 variant if coolant splash present

Core Specification Comparison

Attribute Altivar Machine ATV320 Altivar Process ATV630
Primary role OEM and machine drive for compact equipment Process drive for pumps, fans, and fluid systems
Motor types 3-phase asynchronous and synchronous motors 3-phase motors for pumps, fans, and process loads
Typical power range 0.18 to 15 kW depending on supply voltage Starts ~0.75 kW; extends far beyond 15 kW into high hundreds of kW
Supply voltages Single-phase 200–240 V; 3-phase 200–240 V, 380–500 V, 525–600 V 3-phase 200–240 V and 380–480 V; higher-voltage options in process catalog
Form factor Book and compact format for cabinet mounting Wall-mounted and floor-standing enclosures
Typical IP ratings IP20 standard; selected models up to IP65/IP66 IP21 and IP55 enclosures; others per catalog
Embedded logic Altivar Logic (PLC-like) on selected models Process-oriented logic and service menus for pumps/fans
Web interface Earlier-generation web server implementation Newer HTML-based web server
Max ambient (no derating) 50 °C; derating permitted to 60 °C Consult ATV630 catalog for thermal ratings by frame
Typical applications Conveyors, packaging, woodworking, OEM machinery, smaller fans/pumps Plant pumps, fans, HVAC, water/wastewater, process systems

Full technical specifications for both families are available on the product pages at LeadTime.ca.

Scenario Recommended Drive Reason
Packaging machine, conveyor, 3 kW, limited cabinet space ATV320 Book format; OEM-focused features; within power range
HVAC air handling fan, 22 kW, plant room ATV630 Exceeds ATV320 ceiling; variable-torque macro; IP21/IP55 enclosure
Water booster pump skid, 11 kW, tight space Scenario-dependent ATV320 for compactness; ATV630 if process standardization or diagnostics needed
Multi-axis material handling, 1.5–7.5 kW each ATV320 Compact drives reduce footprint; integrated logic reduces PLC I/O
Municipal wastewater retrofit, 30 kW pumps and 45 kW blowers ATV630 Above ATV320 capacity; pump macros; embedded service diagnostics

Not sure which frame size or variant applies to your motor specification? Check current availability at LeadTime.ca or contact the team for application support.

Constant Torque vs Variable Torque: Why Load Type Decides the Drive

The single most important question in the ATV320 versus ATV630 decision is not power range — it is load type. Pumps and fans follow a variable-torque curve: torque demand rises roughly with the square of speed, and power rises with the cube. A drive optimized for this profile can apply energy-saving control strategies that a generic machine drive cannot match as effectively. The ATV630 is built around this variable-torque reality, with macros and PID functions specifically structured for fluid systems.

Constant-torque loads — conveyors, packaging machine axes, woodworking spindles, gantry systems — demand full torque across a wide speed range, including at low speed. The ATV320 is built for this profile, with overload capability figures appropriate for machine-level duty cycles. Applying an ATV630 to a heavy constant-torque application such as a crusher or hoist is a well-documented selection mistake: the variable-torque process drive is not optimized for sustained low-speed constant-torque performance, and for loads above ATV320's 15 kW ceiling with constant-torque requirements, Schneider's Altivar 900 series is the more appropriate direction.

In the overlap zone where light pump or fan duty falls within ATV320's power range, the ATV320 can physically drive the motor — it handles 3-phase asynchronous motors and supports U/f and sensorless vector control modes. The question becomes whether the application needs pump-specific macros, process service diagnostics, or long-term SCADA integration, all of which favor ATV630 even when the power rating technically permits ATV320.

Motor Control, Embedded Logic and Safety Functions

The ATV320 supports U/f and sensorless vector control for both asynchronous and synchronous motors, which gives panel builders the flexibility to apply it across a wide range of machine motor types without specifying a separate drive series for each. On selected ATV320 models, Altivar Logic provides PLC-like sequencing directly inside the drive — a genuine time-saver for simple machine programs that would otherwise occupy PLC I/O and program memory. Embedded Safe Torque Off (STO) and related safety functions are available on certain IP21, IP65, and IP66 ATV320 variants, though engineers must verify safety function availability and certification level against the specific model being specified.

The ATV630 motor control is optimized for variable-torque process loads, with sensorless control where specified in the catalog. The drive's application value on pumps and fans comes less from motor control modes and more from its service-oriented layer: pump/fan application macros, process diagnostics, PID for pressure or flow control, and service menus built for plant maintenance staff rather than machine programmers. The HTML-based web server on ATV630 is a notable practical upgrade over the earlier-generation web server on ATV320 — for plant engineers who need remote diagnostics over a standard browser without installing proprietary software, this difference has real daily operational value. Embedded safety functions are also present in the Altivar Process range, but as with ATV320, specific certification levels and availability should be verified against the variant being purchased.

Communications and Network Integration

Both drive families include embedded Modbus RTU as a baseline communication path, which covers most basic speed reference, status, and fault monitoring needs regardless of PLC platform. The differences emerge at the fieldbus option level and in the automation architecture each drive is designed to serve.

ATV320 offers optional communication cards for Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, and CANopen on specific models, making it compatible with the major machine-level network standards used by compact PLC architectures from automation platforms across the industry. This flexibility allows a panel builder to match the ATV320's fieldbus to the machine controller without redesigning the network.

ATV630 supports Modbus and optional Ethernet-based networks appropriate for process plant integration and SCADA connectivity. For engineers designing a drive installation that needs to report real-time process variables — flow, pressure, pump efficiency — to a plant historian or distributed control system, the ATV630's process communication posture and HTML web interface are built for that environment in a way the ATV320's earlier architecture is not.

Form Factor, IP Ratings and Installation Environment

Physical fit is often the fastest disqualifier in a drive selection. ATV320 in book format allows multiple drives to be mounted side by side in a compact machine panel with minimal spacing, which is why OEM machine builders with tight enclosure budgets strongly prefer it. The standard IP20 rating is appropriate for a sealed panel environment. Where the machine or installation location introduces splash, coolant mist, or dust exposure, selected ATV320 models rated at IP65 or IP66 can be mounted directly on the machine without a separate enclosure — a meaningful option for food processing, woodworking, and washdown-adjacent applications.

ATV630 does not fit into a compact machine cabinet in the same way. Its wall-mounted and floor-standing enclosures with IP21 and IP55 protection are sized for plant room MCCs, standalone drive panels, and industrial pump stations — not for a panel that must fit inside a machine frame. The IP55 option covers the majority of plant room and outdoor-adjacent installations where moisture ingress protection is required. Engineers specifying ATV630 for an application that previously used a compact machine drive should plan for a meaningfully different physical installation, including cable entries, panel space, and mounting hardware appropriate to the larger enclosure format.

Coated PCBs in the ATV320 family support operation in industrial environments, and the catalog confirms operation up to 50 °C without derating and up to 60 °C with derating — useful data for panel thermal calculations in machine cabinets located on warm production floors.

Expert Verdict: ATV320 vs ATV630 — Clear Guidance for Real Applications

The Altivar Machine ATV320 variable speed drives are the right choice for engineers building or maintaining compact OEM equipment — conveyors, packaging lines, woodworking machines, and multi-axis material handling systems — where motors fall within 0.18 to 15 kW, cabinet space is at a premium, and machine-focused features like Altivar Logic, wide voltage coverage, and constant-torque overload capability are directly relevant. The book and compact formats make ATV320 a natural fit for panel builders who need to pack multiple drives into a machine enclosure without sacrificing protection or performance. For panel builders and machine designers who value density, application flexibility across voltage standards, and a drive that integrates cleanly with machine-level PLC architectures, ATV320 is almost always the correct starting point within its power envelope.

Where ATV320 reaches its limits, the picture changes clearly. Once motor power exceeds 15 kW, ATV320 is no longer in scope — full stop. For plant-level pumps and fans in HVAC, water/wastewater, or process industries, ATV630 delivers the variable-torque optimization, pump/fan application macros, HTML-based process diagnostics, and IP21/IP55 enclosure options that make plant-wide operation and maintenance practical. It is worth noting that ATV630 is also not a universal answer: for heavy constant-torque industrial loads above ATV320's ceiling — crushers, hoists, heavy mixers — engineers should evaluate Schneider's Altivar 900 series rather than defaulting to ATV630 based on power range alone. Selecting either drive family purely on familiarity or current stock availability, without accounting for load type, power range, enclosure requirements, and long-term process integration, is the single most common and most avoidable mistake in Altivar family selection.

From a procurement standpoint, both ATV320 and ATV630 are active Schneider Altivar families with established distribution. Specific frame sizes and variants should be confirmed against current availability before finalizing a design, as lead times can vary by voltage class and enclosure type. Standardizing on one family across a facility simplifies spares inventory and technician training, but that standardization should follow application fit — not precede it. For volume orders, application-specific configurations, or help mapping motor power and duty requirements to the correct Altivar family, the LeadTime.ca team can assist with sourcing and configuration support for both drive families — check current stock and pricing at LeadTime.ca.

For volume pricing or to confirm lead time before committing to a build, contact the LeadTime.ca team directly — we source and ship Altivar drives worldwide.

What Engineers Are Saying About ATV320 vs ATV630 in Practice

Across automation forums and distributor technical discussions, the community characterization of these two drives is remarkably consistent: ATV320 is the compact workhorse for machines, ATV630 is the process pump and fan drive. OEM machine builders repeatedly cite the ATV320's book format and ease of cabinet integration as decisive advantages, particularly in multi-axis packaging and conveyor systems where every millimeter of panel width matters. The positive feedback on ATV320 centers on its reliability in conveyor and packaging duty, its wide voltage support, and the practical value of Altivar Logic for reducing machine program complexity.

ATV630 draws consistent praise from process and facility engineers working in water/wastewater and HVAC, specifically for its pump-specific functions and the service-oriented diagnostics that allow maintenance staff to interrogate drive status without specialist programming tools. The HTML-based web interface comes up regularly as a genuine quality-of-life improvement for plant engineers who need remote visibility over drives on a standard browser. The complaints about ATV630 tend to focus on its footprint and perceived complexity when someone has tried to apply it to a small OEM machine context — a mismatch of application and product, not a product deficiency.

The most instructive community feedback involves engineers who have crossed the application boundary in either direction. Some OEMs report switching from larger process-oriented drives back to ATV320 specifically to recover cabinet space and simplify machine designs that did not need process features. Conversely, process plant engineers who started with compact machine drives on pump applications describe eventually migrating to ATV630 when service diagnostics and pump control functions became a plant maintenance priority. Both narratives reinforce the same conclusion that the official documentation supports: start from the application role and load type, and the right Altivar family follows naturally. The web server difference — earlier-generation on ATV320 versus the newer HTML-based interface on ATV630 — also surfaces as a real friction point for engineers who expect modern browser-accessible diagnostics on machine-level drives, a limitation worth weighing if remote monitoring is a design requirement.

Switching Between Drive Families: What Changes and What to Watch

Engineers migrating from legacy Altivar drives to either ATV320 or ATV630 should expect parameter set differences, and in many cases, wiring changes at the control terminal block level. Neither family is a pin-for-pin drop-in for earlier Altivar generations in all cases. Key areas to verify before a migration include:

  • Control wiring and terminal assignments — verify against the specific ATV320 or ATV630 variant's wiring diagram, not a generic Altivar template
  • Network protocol and address settings — fieldbus card type and configuration parameters will differ between families and between generations
  • Parameter migration — application macros and motor tuning parameters are not directly portable between ATV320 and ATV630 due to different menu structures and function sets
  • Enclosure fit — moving from a compact machine drive to ATV630 in a plant upgrade requires physical replanning of panel space, cable routes, and mounting hardware
  • Safety function wiring — STO circuit wiring and safety relay configuration must be re-verified against the new variant's safety documentation, not assumed equivalent

Common Selection Mistakes When Choosing Between ATV320 and ATV630

These are the mistakes that appear repeatedly when engineers select between these two Altivar families without a structured decision process.

Treating ATV630 as a universal replacement for all drives on a plant is the most common wrong move. When a facility standardizes on Altivar Process and an engineer reaches for ATV630 on a 3 kW conveyor simply because it is the plant standard, the result is a drive that occupies far more panel space than the application warrants and adds commissioning complexity for a machine that needed a compact OEM drive. ATV320 in book format is the correct tool for compact machine-level applications within its 15 kW ceiling.

Ignoring torque type is the second mistake. ATV630 is a variable-torque process drive. Applying it to heavy-duty constant-torque loads — crushers, hoists, loaded incline conveyors — without understanding the overload behavior difference is a specification error with real operational consequences. Always identify the load characteristic before selecting a drive family, and for constant-torque heavy industrial loads above 15 kW, evaluate the appropriate constant-torque process drive rather than defaulting to ATV630 on power range alone.

Stretching ATV320 beyond its 15 kW family limit because it is already stocked or familiar is another documented pattern. The ATV320 family tops out at 15 kW. It cannot cover a 22 kW fan regardless of familiarity or availability. The enclosure and environmental mismatch is equally important: IP20 ATV320 in a wet or dusty environment without proper panel protection, or an ATV630 frame specified where a compact IP65/IP66 ATV320 would have served the space and environment correctly, both represent avoidable field problems.

Finally, underestimating long-term diagnostics and service needs when selecting ATV320 for critical process pumps or fans consistently creates maintenance headaches. If the pump or fan is process-critical and will be monitored via SCADA, the HTML-based diagnostics and pump service menus on ATV630 have real long-term operational value that the earlier-generation ATV320 web server does not match.

Wrong-Part Prevention Checklist

Before finalizing your drive family selection, verify every item in this checklist against your application requirements:

  1. Do not use ATV630 for tight OEM cabinet space where book-format ATV320 is required.
  2. Do not size ATV320 beyond its 0.18 to 15 kW family limits or outside supported voltages.
  3. Do not choose ATV320 for large plant-level pumping stations where process functions and larger frames of ATV630 are needed.
  4. Verify torque type: pumps and fans are variable torque; heavy conveyors, mixers and hoists require constant-torque capability (ATV320 or another constant-torque drive, not ATV630 alone).
  5. Confirm required IP rating and mounting: ATV320 offers IP20 and selected IP65/IP66 variants; ATV630 frames are typically IP21/IP55 wall/floor mounted.
  6. Check safety and embedded logic requirements: ensure selected variants have required STO/safety options and Altivar Logic where needed.
  7. Confirm engineering and diagnostics expectations: older ATV320 web server versus newer HTML-based Altivar Process interfaces on ATV630.

If any item on this checklist reveals a mismatch between your application and the drive family you were planning to specify, contact LeadTime.ca before ordering — our team can help confirm the right Altivar family and variant for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the ATV320 run a pump or fan application, or does that always require ATV630?

The ATV320 can physically drive pumps and fans within its 0.18 to 15 kW power range using its available motor control modes. Whether it should is an application question. If the pump or fan is within the 15 kW ceiling, control requirements are simple, and there is no requirement for pump-specific macros, process diagnostics, or SCADA integration, ATV320 is a valid choice. If the application needs variable-torque macros, service-oriented diagnostics, or long-term process integration, ATV630 is the better fit even within the overlapping power range.

When is ATV630 overkill for a small machine or conveyor application?

ATV630 becomes overkill when the motor is within ATV320's 15 kW ceiling, the load is constant-torque machine duty, cabinet space is constrained, and there is no requirement for plant-level service features or process diagnostics. In these cases, the ATV630's larger enclosure and process-oriented feature set add cost, footprint, and commissioning complexity without delivering application-relevant value. ATV320 in book or compact format is the straightforward answer.

What is the maximum motor power available for each drive family?

Altivar Machine ATV320 variable speed drives cover motor power from 0.18 kW to 15 kW depending on supply voltage. Altivar Process ATV630 variable speed drives start at approximately 0.75 kW and extend far beyond 15 kW into high hundreds of kW — the exact upper limit depends on voltage class and frame, so confirming the specific frame for your motor power against the ATV630 catalog is necessary during specification.

Are the safety functions (STO) equivalent between ATV320 and ATV630?

Both families include embedded Safe Torque Off and related safety functions, but availability is variant-dependent in both cases. For ATV320, STO is present on certain IP21, IP65, and IP66 variants — not universally across the full product range. For ATV630, embedded safety functions are typical of the Altivar Process platform, but specific certification levels and safety function configurations must be verified against the particular drive model being specified. Do not assume safety equivalence between variants; always check the variant-level documentation.

How do the network options differ, and does it affect my PLC or SCADA choice?

ATV320 offers embedded Modbus with optional fieldbus cards for Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT, and CANopen on specific models — this covers the major machine-level network standards. ATV630 supports Modbus and optional Ethernet-based networks oriented toward process plant and SCADA integration. Neither drive dictates your PLC or SCADA platform, but the network card options and drive diagnostic interface (earlier-generation web server on ATV320 versus HTML-based on ATV630) are real practical differences that affect how the drive is monitored and integrated at the system level.

Can I standardize my entire facility on one Altivar family to simplify spares?

Standardization on one family is a valid maintenance and procurement goal, but it should follow application fit — not override it. If your facility has both compact OEM machines and large plant-level pumps and fans, standardizing purely on ATV630 will create installation problems in machine panels, and standardizing purely on ATV320 will leave you without a drive that covers motors above 15 kW or the process functions required for pump and fan systems. The better standardization approach is to standardize each application type on the correct Altivar family and carry spares for each.

Why Source Altivar Drives Through LeadTime.ca

  • LeadTime.ca sources and ships Altivar Machine ATV320 and Altivar Process ATV630 drives worldwide — not limited to any single region
  • Application support available to help confirm correct drive family, voltage class, and frame before you commit to a part number
  • Volume pricing available for OEM machine builders and facility engineers standardizing on Altivar drives across a project
  • Hard-to-find frame sizes and configurations sourced through established distributor channels
  • Lead time confirmation available before purchase commitment — critical for project schedules where drive availability affects installation timelines

At-a-Glance Summary

  • Altivar Machine ATV320 variable speed drives cover 0.18 to 15 kW across single-phase 200–240 V and three-phase 200–240 V, 380–500 V, and 525–600 V supply voltages
  • ATV320 book and compact formats allow side-by-side cabinet mounting for dense OEM machine panels; standard IP20 with selected IP65/IP66 variants available
  • ATV320 rated for operation up to 50 °C without derating and up to 60 °C with derating; coated PCBs for industrial environments
  • Altivar Process ATV630 variable speed drives start at approximately 0.75 kW and scale far beyond 15 kW; available in wall-mounted and floor-standing IP21 and IP55 enclosures
  • ATV630 supply voltages cover three-phase 200–240 V and 380–480 V with higher-voltage options in the process catalog
  • ATV320 carries Altivar Logic (PLC-like functions) on selected models; ATV630 carries pump/fan application macros and a newer HTML-based web server for process diagnostics
  • Load type is the primary decision driver: constant-torque machine loads favor ATV320; variable-torque pump and fan loads favor ATV630
  • For constant-torque heavy industrial loads above ATV320's 15 kW ceiling, the Altivar 900 series should be evaluated rather than defaulting to ATV630
  • Pricing for both families is available on the product pages at LeadTime.ca; contact for volume pricing and lead time confirmation

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