What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS23-4030?

IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 30hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-4030) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

AutomationDirect GS23-4030

The GS23-4030 is an enclosed DURApulse GS20 series AC general-purpose variable frequency drive from AutomationDirect. It accepts 460 VAC three-phase input and drives three-phase induction or permanent magnet AC motors at up to 30 hp, using SVC, V/Hz, FOC or torque control. It includes RS-485 Modbus RTU/ASCII communication and integrated dynamic braking.

Source checked10/10 values · 2026-10-26

AutomationDirect VFD

Rated current

45A

IP rating

IP20

Specification

2 sources

Category	vfd
Supply voltage	460 VAC
Frame size	F
Output type	PWM output
Operating temp min	-20 °C
Operating temp max	50 °C

Quick answers

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS23-4030?: IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 30hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-4030) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

DURApulse GS20 series general-purpose AC drive; model GS23-4030.
Rated 30 hp with 3-phase input; nominal input and output voltage 460 VAC.
Amperage rating 45 A; variable torque amperage rating 49 A.
Control modes: SVC, V/Hz, FOC or torque.
Integrated dynamic braking; no integrated EMI filter; not internally bypassed.
Communication: one RS-485 (RJ45) and one USB B port; Modbus RTU/ASCII slave up to 115.2k baud.
Optional EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP card available.
I/O: 7 discrete inputs, 3 discrete outputs, 2 analog inputs, 1 analog output.
Output frequency range 0.1–599 Hz; carrier frequency range 2–15 kHz.
Programming language: ladder; spring clamp terminals.
For use with 3-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors.
Enclosed, panel or wall mounting; frame size F; item shipping weight 16.85 lb.

Safety

Safe Torque Off (STO) is built-in.
A user-supplied external fuse is required.
UL Listed File # E198015.
CE marked; RoHS status: Yes.