160-AA18PPS1

The 160-AA18PPS1 is a Smart Speed Controller made by Allen Bradley. It is part of the Bulletin 160 Series and comes with the manufacturer’s Sensorless Vector Performance proprietary technology. The 160-AA18PPS1 is a variable speed drive designed for three-phase induction motors. It has a microprocessor that the end user can program for various applications and an input voltage rating of 200 to 240 Volts at 50 to 60 Hertz. It has an output current rating of 18.0A while its output rating is 4.0 kW and 5 HP. This model already comes with an IP20 rated chassis mount; without the mount, the 160-AA18PPS1 weighs around 2.37 kilograms, although an additional weight of 7.26 kilograms is added to account for the chassis mount. With the mount, its total width is 244 millimeters, its height is 210.1 millimeters, and its depth is 96 millimeters. Just like all other Bulletin 160 Smart Speed Controllers, the 160-AA18PPS1 was designed to provide flexibility when used on the plant floor. It is user-friendly, which will save the company time and money in installation and maintenance of the systems. When designing the motor branch circuit for the 160-AA18PPS1, be sure to consider the CE conformance, motor cable type, motor cable length, and the input power conditioning. The drive requires a Communication Module to control and monitor the parameters of the system. Some of the modules include DeviceNet, Profibus, RS232 Serial Communications, and Interbus.

Series “C” drives only support 160-DN2 modules. Before the installation of the 160-AA18PPS1, it is important to consider several factors. The first one is the mounting dimensions; make sure to know the dimensions of the drive, including its chassis mount. Incorrect installation or application of the drive can damage it or reduce its lifespan. It is important to check all the elements of the system to ensure the drive is working in an appropriate working environment.