What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS33-27P5?

IP20, per DURApulse AC High-performance Drive: 230 VAC, 7-1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS33-27P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

AutomationDirect GS33-27P5

The AutomationDirect GS33-27P5 is an enclosed DURApulse GS30 series AC variable frequency drive with a 230 VAC three-phase input and a 7-1/2 hp rating. It controls three-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors in SVC, V/Hz, FOC, encoder or torque mode, and provides RS-485 Modbus RTU/ASCII communication and integrated dynamic braking. Optional communication, encoder and I/O modules are available.

Source checked11/11 values · 2026-10-26

AutomationDirect VFD

Rated power

5.5927kW

Rated current

25A

IP rating

IP20

Specification

2 sources

Category	vfd
Supply voltage	230 VAC
Frame size	D
Output type	PWM output
Operating temp min	-20 °C
Operating temp max	50 °C

Quick answers

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS33-27P5?: IP20, per DURApulse AC High-performance Drive: 230 VAC, 7-1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS33-27P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

GS30 series high-performance drive, D frame, enclosed, panel or wall mounting.
Control modes: SVC, V/Hz, FOC, encoder or torque mode.
Input: 230 VAC, 3-phase; output: 230 VAC, 3-phase.
Amperage rating 25 A; variable torque amperage rating 27 A.
Integrated dynamic braking and built-in reverse capability; not internally bypassed.
Discrete I/O: 7 inputs (24 VDC, sinking/sourcing) and 3 outputs (relay/sinking/sourcing, 240 VAC/30 VDC).
Analog I/O: 2 inputs (12-bit) and 1 output (10-bit); input signals 4–20 mA, voltage, potentiometer or pulse train.
Carrier frequency range 2–15 kHz; output frequency range 0.1–599 Hz.
Communication ports: RS-485 (RJ45) and USB B; Modbus RTU/ASCII slave up to 115.2k baud.
Optional communication, encoder and I/O modules available.
For use with 3-phase induction and permanent magnet AC motors.
Item shipping weight 5.74 lb (2.60 kg).

Safety

Built-in Safe Torque Off (STO).
UL Listed File # E198015; CE declaration; RoHS compliant.
Requires a user-supplied external fuse.