The 22C-D310A103 AC Drive by Allen Bradley belongs to the category of Powerflex 400 Drives. It utilizes software such as DriveExplorer, DriveTools SP, and CCW (Connected Components Workbench) to control motors in machine applications. Some of the features of the mentioned software include the ability to modify the unit’s parameters as well as save parameter information, both online and offline programming capabilities, and the ability to upload and download module parameters. Additionally, software such as Windows Based or Pocket PC/Windows Mobile (2003) can be applied as alternative choices.

This unit’s build in PID control loop (Proportional, Integral, Differential) can smoothly maintain variable at the set point, determined by the user. This loop is set up to actively rectify errors and similar future situations.

Another feature of this drive is its Auxiliary Motor Control. With this feature, three motors can be set up to run in addition to the drive-controlled motor. This allows up to 400% system output when all four motors are operating at full speed. With this feature, the system can be automated to begin running an auxiliary motor at the moment that demand for the product surpasses the initial motor’s capabilities. Similarly, upon the decrease of demand, the motors will stop one by one.

This unit uses standard communication protocols such as Metasys N2, FLN (P1-Floor Level Network), DSI (Drive Serial Interface), and Modbus RTU. It does, however, have a set of optional supported protocols, including DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, BACnet, ControlNet, and LonWorks.

This module has an output rating of 160 kW at 250 HorsePower. At 45 degrees Celsius, it has 310 Amps, decreasing to 290 Amps at 50 degrees Celsius. It has an input voltage between 340 and 528 Volts, with a 242 kVA and 290 input Amps. It dissipates approximately 4208 Watts of Open IP20, and is rated for an IP30, NEMA/UL Type 1 enclosure with a frame size “G”.

For this size frame, the wire size must be between 152.5 millimeters squared (300 MCM) and 85.0 millimeters squared (3/0 AWG). Do not place this module at an altitude higher than 1000 meters, or in a corrosive environment.