{"product_id":"18f5a1g-340f-keb-combivert-f5-inverter-22kw-drive","title":"18F5A1G-340F KEB Combivert F5 Inverter 22kW Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eKEB\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e18F5A1G-340F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a heavy-duty industrial variable frequency drive belonging to the high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003eCombivert F5 Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e inverter line. Built into a compact size G housing frame, this 22 kW (30 HP) power stage handles demanding continuous torque applications while providing high-dynamic velocity and position control for 3-phase induction and synchronous motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high power density, the unit features an internal GTR7 dynamic braking chopper alongside an air-cooled surface-mount heat sink system. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e18F5A1G-340F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e operates smoothly across wide 400V supply networks, rendering it a flexible core control drive for heavy automated machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number Configuration Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame \u0026amp; Power Class: \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e18F5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDefinition: Size 18 drive rating engineered for 35 kVA apparent power and 22 kW shaft power output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Board Level: A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDefinition: Multi-Function control platform with advanced software features and high-speed execution algorithms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware Cooling \u0026amp; Braking: G\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDefinition: Air cooler heat sink construction integrated with a factory GTR7 braking transistor module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains Voltage Rating: 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDefinition: 3-phase 400V AC nominal input class (operational tolerance from 305V AC to 528V AC).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Revision Code: 40F\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eDefinition: Size G chassis cabinet footprint with standard terminal board interface layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical 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The original drive lacked adequate regenerative handling. We supplied the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0056b3;\"\u003eKEB\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e18F5A1G-340F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e module, taking advantage of its built-in GTR7 braking chopper. By coupling an external heavy-duty braking resistor and tuning the internal DC-braking torque parameters, we completely eliminated DC bus voltage spikes during load drops, cutting batch cycle times by 18%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal Logistics and Warranty Terms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll industrial drive assets are delivered under verified commercial terms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Month Coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by a full \u003cstrong\u003e12-month factory warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e valid from the date of physical arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-48 Hour Dispatch:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-stock drives undergo quality testing and dispatch within \u003cstrong\u003e24 to 48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpress Couriers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipped worldwide via express logistics networks: \u003cstrong\u003eFedEx\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eUPS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDHL\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelection and Mounting Procurement Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview these critical site conditions before finalizing purchase of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e18F5A1G-340F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify that the full load current rating of your target 22 kW motor does not exceed 50 A continuous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet Ventilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain 100 mm top and bottom clearance inside the panel to ensure proper heat sink air flow across the 170 mm wide G housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopper Resistor Matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify the minimum resistance limits of the external braking resistor before wiring to the GTR7 chopper output terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion 1: What thermal advantages does the Size G housing offer on the \u003cspan style=\"color: #d9534f;\"\u003e18F5A1G-340F\u003c\/span\u003e inverter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Size G chassis utilizes a deep-fin forced air heat sink design that optimizes thermal dissipation at high 50 A continuous loads, enabling a slim 170 mm width footprint in tight electrical panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion 2: Why is the default PWM switching frequency on this 22 kW unit set to 2 kHz instead of higher rates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting higher power drives to 2 kHz reduces thermal stress on the internal power IGBTs during heavy current draw, maintaining operational stability in high ambient temperature panels without derating continuous output current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion 3: Can this frequency inverter run in external DC bus sharing configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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