What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS21-20P2?

IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 230 VAC, 1/4hp with 1-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS21-20P2) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

AutomationDirect GS21-20P2

The AutomationDirect GS21-20P2 is a DURApulse GS20 series general-purpose AC variable frequency drive in an A1 frame. It accepts single-phase 230 VAC input and provides three-phase 230 VAC output for 3-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors. It supports SVC, V/Hz, FOC and torque control modes and includes integrated dynamic braking, RS-485 communication and built-in Safe Torque Off.

Source checked10/10 values · 2026-10-26

AutomationDirect VFD

Rated power

0.1864kW

Rated current

1.6A

IP rating

IP20

Specification

2 sources

Category	vfd
Supply voltage	230 VAC, 1-phase
Frame size	A1
Operating temp min	-20 °C
Operating temp max	50 °C

Quick answers

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS21-20P2?: IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 230 VAC, 1/4hp with 1-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS21-20P2) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

GS20 series general-purpose drive; A1 frame.
Single-phase 230 VAC input; three-phase 230 VAC output.
Control modes: SVC, V/Hz, FOC or torque.
Integrated dynamic braking; built-in reverse capability; no integrated EMI filter; not internally bypassed.
RS-485 (RJ45) and USB B ports; Modbus RTU/ASCII slave up to 115.2k baud.
Optional EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP card available.
I/O includes 7 discrete inputs, 3 discrete outputs with one Form C relay, 2 analog inputs and 1 analog output.
Output frequency range 0.1–599 Hz; carrier frequency range 2–15 kHz; spring clamp terminals.
For use with 3-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors; programming language is ladder.
Variable torque amperage rating is 1.8 A.

Safety

Built-in Safe Torque Off (STO).
IP20 enclosure; operating temperature range -20 to +50 °C.
UL Listed File # E198015; CE; RoHS.
User-supplied external fuse required.