160-AA08NPS1P1

This model, the 160-AA08NPS1P1, is a variable speed drive that belongs to the Series “C” of speed drives and is designed and manufactured by Allen Bradley. The Allen-Bradley 160-AA08NPS1P1 variable speed drive basically consists of an A/C smart speed controller unit. It operates with an input range of 200 to 240 Volts and a frequency of 50 to 60 Hertz. The output for a 3-phase motor rating is 1.5 kW (2 HP). To preserve the good functioning and maintenance of the Allen-Bradley 160-AA08NPS1P1 variable speed drive, it should be stored within a temperature range of –40 to 85 degrees Celsius and in a relative humidity zone of 0 to 95%. This unit needs to be protected from direct sunlight and from direct contact with liquids.

This unit comes with a cooling fan, in order to provide a proper ventilation and impede the unit from overheating. The installation of the Allen-Bradley 160-AA08NPS1P1 variable speed drive is somewhat complex since there are more than one factors to consider. The unit must be mounted in a vertical position and requires extra room to keep a proper temperature, by the means of a convection method and a fan cooler. The unit must be located as near as possible to the motor, in order to impede the loss of power caused by long-distance motor cables. Also, as a recommendation, the unit must be grounded in order to improve noise immunity. The Allen-Bradley 160-AA08NPS1P1 variable speed drive features an open style enclosure that protects the unit from dust and dirt, in addition to a programming keypad and a preset speed range.