# AutomationDirect DURApulse GS11N-20P5

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The GS11N-20P5 is a DURApulse GS10 series AC micro drive in an A3 frame. It takes single-phase 230 VAC input and provides a three-phase PWM output for 3-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors. It supports SVC or V/Hz control, RS-485 Modbus communication, and integrated dynamic braking.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | vfd |
| Supply voltage | 230 VAC |
| Rated power | 0.3728499358 kW |
| Rated current | 2.8 A |
| Frame size | A3 |
| Output type | PWM output |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Operating temp min | -20 °C |
| Operating temp max | 50 °C |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [AutomationDirect](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/automationdirect.md)
- Protocols: [MODBUS ASCII](https://machineschema.com/protocol/modbus-ascii.md), [MODBUS RTU](https://machineschema.com/protocol/modbus-rtu.md)

## Safety

- No Safe Torque Off (STO) function is provided.
- A user-supplied external fuse is required.
- UL Listed, file E198015; CE declaration is available; RoHS compliant; EU REACH document is available.

## Study notes

- Horsepower rating is stated as 1/2 hp with 1-phase input.
- Nominal output voltage is 230 VAC with 3 output phases.
- Variable torque current rating is 3.2 A.
- Control modes are sensorless vector control (SVC) or V/Hz.
- Communication is through an RS-485 RJ45 port using Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII slave protocol at up to 38.4k baud.
- Output frequency range is 0.1–599 Hz; carrier frequency range is 2–15 kHz.
- Analog input is 12-bit and accepts 0–20 mA, 4–20 mA, or 0–10 VDC; analog output is 12-bit 0–10 VDC.
- Discrete I/O includes 5 sinking/sourcing 24 VDC inputs and 2 relay/sinking/sourcing outputs rated for 240 VAC and 48 VDC.
- The unit is enclosed for panel or wall mounting and uses spring clamp terminals.
- Integrated dynamic braking and built-in reverse capability are included.
- The box contains one AC drive and one insert.

## Sources

1. [DURApulse AC Micro Drive: 230 VAC, 1/2hp with 1-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS11N-20P5) | AutomationDirect](https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/drives_-a-_soft_starters/ac_variable_frequency_drives_(vfd)/micro_vfds/gs11n-20p5) (accessed 2026-10-26)
2. [GS11N 20P5 cutsheet](https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/specs/cutsheet/GS11N-20P5_cutsheet.pdf) (accessed 2026-10-26)

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