Allen Bradley 22B-A5P0N104 PowerFlex 40 0.75kW AC Drive VFD

Allen Bradley 22B-A5P0N104 PowerFlex 40 AC Drive

Allen-Bradley 22B-A5P0N104 PowerFlex 40 0.75kW 1HP AC drive, 240V single-phase, 5A, IP20 panel mount with RS485 and 22-COMM-E EtherNet/IP module. With a power rating of 0.75 kW (1 HP), the Allen-Bradley 22B-A5P0N104 is a PowerFlex 40 adjustable frequency AC drive. It works with a single-phase AC input of 200–240V and an output current of 5 amps. It can handle frequencies from 0 to 400 Hz.

The drive is housed in a panel mount type container that is IP20 protected and includes sensorless vector control for good torque performance across a wide range of speeds. It has an LED display and a digital keypad for the user interface, however it doesn’t have a CE-compliant EMC filter. The drive is made for applications in industrial automation and motion control.

The 22-COMM-E is an EtherNet/IP communication module that works with PowerFlex 40 drives to connect to the network. This communication module lets you manage, diagnose, and set up the drive in real time using EtherNet/IP networks that operate with Allen-Bradley Logix automation platforms.

It connects directly to the drive’s communication connection, doesn’t need any extra power, and works at network speeds of 10/100 Mbps while keeping communication safe with galvanic isolation.

Product Model Information:

• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• Model/Catalog Number: 22B-A5P0N104
• Series: PowerFlex 40 (Series A)
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 22B-A5P0N104/A
• Frame Size: Frame B
• Enclosure Rating: IP20 / NEMA UL Type Open (Panel Mount)

Technical Specifications: 22B-A5P0N104c

Features of the Allen-Bradley 22B-A5P0N104 PowerFlex 40:

• Power: 1 HP (0.75 kW)
• Single-phase input voltage: 200–240V AC
• 5 Amps of output current
• 0–400 Hz is the frequency range
• Panel mount, IP20, and NEMA/UL Type Open are all types of enclosures
• User interface: digital keyboard and LED display
• Control: linear acceleration and sensorless vector control
• Mounting: Size B Frame
• Communication: RS485 built in, can be expanded with the 22-COMM-E EtherNet/IP module

The 22-COMM-E module has:

• EtherNet/IP with RJ-45 connector for communication
• Speed of the network: 10/100 Mbps
• Mounting: DIN rail or direct drive mount
• Power: Gets power from the drive (doesn’t need any outside power)
• Diagnostics: LEDs for network and module status
• Temperature range for operation: 0 to 50 °C
• IP rating: IP20 is now installed
• Protocols that work with it include EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, and CIP messaging

Applications

1. Centrifugal Pumps & Fans Suitable for low power auxiliary seawater cooling pumps, fresh water distribution pumps and marine ventilation fans with built-in PID control loops.
2. Conveyor Systems & Materials Handling: Controls localized material movement with accurate deceleration using dynamic braking and customizable multi-step speeds.
3. Auxiliary Machinery Control Suitable for small industrial mixers, dosing systems and packaging machinery requiring a strong torque profile at startup.
4. Machine Tool Spindles: Reliable open loop speed variation to 400 Hz for localized power equipment in the workshop.

Compatibility

• Direct Hardware Alternatives: 22B-A5P0N104 Series B, 22B-A5P0N114 (with integrated filter variant).
• Recommended Circuit Protection: Rockwell 140M Motor Protection Circuit Breaker (Catalog: 140M-C2E-C16) and Bulletin 100 Contactors (100-C12).
• Network Protocol Adaptability: Compatible with optional communication modules via the DSI port, supporting DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS DP architectures.

Tips for Commissioning and Wiring

1. Single-Phase Harmonic Mitigation: Because this drive draws a continuous 12.0 A on a single-phase 240V line, ensure your upstream breaker panel accounts for the non-linear current draws. Installing a 3% line reactor on terminals R/L1 and S/L2 is highly recommended if your vessel or facility relies on emergency generator grids; it smooths harmonic distortion and protects the input rectifier bridge from voltage spikes.
2. Dynamic Braking Resistor Safety: If you are configuring the IGBT brake resistor loop via terminals BR+ and BR-, always parameterize the drive thermal overload loop to cut off input line power via a sequence-interlocked contactor if a braking resistor overheat condition develops.
3. Grounding Continuity: Ensure a low-impedance ground connection directly from the motor frame back to the drive’s PE block terminal using a shielded motor cable. This prevents high-frequency stray currents from finding a path through the motor bearings or corrupting low-voltage 4–20mA analog instrumentation signals nearby.