What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS23-43P0?

IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 3hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-43P0) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

AutomationDirect GS23-43P0

The DURApulse GS23-43P0 is an enclosed general-purpose AC variable frequency drive in the GS20 series. It accepts a 460 VAC three-phase input and is rated 3 hp with three-phase input, using SVC, V/Hz, FOC, or torque control. It has an RS-485 port, integrated dynamic braking, and built-in Safe Torque Off (STO).

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AutomationDirect VFD

Rated current

5.5A

IP rating

IP20

Specification

2 sources

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

Quick answers

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS23-43P0?: IP20, per DURApulse AC General Purpose Drive: 460 VAC, 3hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS23-43P0) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

Three-phase input and three-phase output.
Control modes: SVC, V/Hz, FOC or torque.
Variable torque amperage rating is 6.5 A.
Integrated dynamic braking; no integrated EMI filter; not internally bypassed.
Communication includes one RS-485 (RJ45) port and one USB B port; port speed up to 115.2k baud.
RS-485 port supports Modbus RTU Slave and Modbus ASCII Slave.
Analog I/O: two analog inputs with 10-bit and 12-bit resolution; one 10-bit analog output.
Discrete I/O: seven 24 VDC discrete inputs and three discrete outputs; one Form C (SPDT) relay.
Output frequency range 0.1–599 Hz; carrier frequency range 2–15 kHz.
Programming language is ladder; connectors are spring clamp terminals.
Intended for 3-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors.
Optional EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP card available; item shipping weight is 3.3 lb.

Safety

Built-in Safe Torque Off (STO).
UL Listed file E198015; CE marked; RoHS compliant.
Operating temperature range is -20 to +50 °C; IP20 enclosure.
A user-supplied external fuse is required.