How much does the AutomationDirect DURApulse GS23-40P5 weigh?

1.1567 kg, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-40P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect DURApulse GS23-40P5?

IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-40P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

AutomationDirect DURApulse GS23-40P5

The GS23-40P5 is an enclosed general-purpose AC variable frequency drive in the DURApulse GS20 series. It takes 460 VAC three-phase input and drives three-phase induction or permanent magnet AC motors, rated 1/2 hp with three-phase input. It supports SVC, V/Hz, FOC and torque control modes and includes an RS-485 port, a keypad, integrated dynamic braking and built-in Safe Torque Off.

Source checked11/11 values · 2026-10-26

AutomationDirect VFD

Rated power

0.3728kW

Rated current

1.5A

IP rating

IP20

Weight

1.1567kg

Specification

2 sources

Category	vfd
Supply voltage	460 VAC
Frame size	A4
Operating temp min	-20 °C
Operating temp max	50 °C

Quick answers

How much does the AutomationDirect DURApulse GS23-40P5 weigh?: 1.1567 kg, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-40P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).
What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect DURApulse GS23-40P5?: IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-40P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

Control modes: SVC, V/Hz, FOC or torque; output frequency range 0.1-599 Hz; carrier frequency range 2-15 kHz.
RS-485 (RJ45) and USB B ports; port speed up to 115.2k baud; Modbus RTU Slave and Modbus ASCII Slave protocols.
EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP are not built in; they are supported through an optional communication card.
I/O: 7 discrete inputs at 24 VDC (sinking/sourcing), 3 discrete outputs (relay/sinking/sourcing, 240 VAC and 48 VDC), 2 analog inputs and 1 analog output.
Analog input ranges: 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA, +/-10 VDC, 10-bit and 12-bit resolution; analog output 0-20 mA / 4-20 mA and 0-10 VDC, 10-bit.
Relay output is one Form C (SPDT); load current 3 A/point relay, 50 mA/point discrete.
Programming language is ladder; connector type is spring clamp terminals.
Integrated dynamic braking is included; there is no integrated EMI filter and the drive is not internally bypassed.
Frame size A4; mounting is panel or wall.
Ships with the drive and an attached keypad (GS20A-KPD).

Safety

Safe Torque Off (STO) is built-in.
A user-supplied external fuse is required.
UL Listed, file # E198015; CE declaration and RoHS status Yes; no CSA file number.
IP20 enclosure; operating temperature rating -20 to +50 deg C.