{"id":"automationdirect-gs23-40p5","model_id":"GS23-40P5","name":"AutomationDirect DURApulse GS23-40P5","summary":"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.","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_notes":["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."],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/drives_-a-_soft_starters/ac_variable_frequency_drives_(vfd)/general_purpose_vfds/gs23-40p5","title":"DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-40P5) | AutomationDirect","accessed":"2026-10-26"},{"url":"https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/specs/cutsheet/GS23-40P5_cutsheet.pdf","title":"GS23 40P5 cutsheet","accessed":"2026-10-26"}],"verification":{"status":"source_checked","checked_at":"2026-10-26","values":11,"method":"llm_source_check"},"updated_at":"2026-10-26","type":"hardware","spec":{"category":"vfd","manufacturer":"automationdirect","controllers":[],"weight_kg":1.1567,"supply_voltage":"460 VAC","rated_power_kw":0.3728,"rated_current_a":1.5,"frame_size":"A4","ip_rating":"IP20","operating_temp_min_c":-20,"operating_temp_max_c":50,"joints":[],"protocols":["modbus-rtu","modbus-ascii"],"standards":[],"error_codes":[]},"url":"https://machineschema.com/hardware/automationdirect-gs23-40p5","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"}