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AutomationDirect GS33-4040

The GS33-4040 is a DURApulse GS30 series enclosed AC variable frequency drive sold by AutomationDirect. It takes a 460 VAC three-phase input and drives three-phase induction or permanent magnet AC motors at up to 40 hp. Control modes are SVC, V/Hz, FOC, encoder or torque, and it has an RS-485 port carrying Modbus RTU or Modbus ASCII slave.

Source checked9/9 values · 2026-10-26AutomationDirectVFD
IP rating
IP20

Specification

2 sources
Categoryvfd
Supply voltage460 VAC
Frame sizeG
Output typePWM output
Operating temp min-20 °C
Operating temp max50 °C

Quick answers

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS33-4040?
IP20, per DURApulse AC High-performance Drive: 460 VAC, 40hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS33-4040) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

  • Control modes: SVC, V/Hz, FOC, encoder or torque.
  • Horsepower rating is 40 hp with 3-phase input; amperage rating 60 A, variable torque rating 69 A.
  • Communication ports: (1) RS-485 (RJ45) and (1) USB B, port speed up to 115.2k baud.
  • I/O: 7 discrete inputs at 24 VDC (sinking/sourcing), 3 discrete outputs (relay/sinking/sourcing) rated 240 VAC and 30 VDC, one Form C (SPDT) relay.
  • Analog I/O: 2 input channels (12-bit, 0-20 mA / 4-20 mA or +/-10 VDC) and 1 output channel (10-bit, 0-20 mA / 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC).
  • Carrier frequency range 2-15 kHz; output frequency range 0.1-599 Hz.
  • Integrated dynamic braking; not internally bypassed; no integrated EMI filter.
  • Input signal options: 4-20 mA, voltage, potentiometer or pulse train input; output is PWM.
  • Programming language: ladder (GSLogic drive PLC software, GSOFT2 configuration software).
  • Connector type: spring clamp terminals.
  • Item shipping weight 29.23 lb; country of origin India; keypad GS30A-KPD supplied attached to the drive.
  • Optional communication, encoder and I/O modules are available.

Safety

  • Safe Torque Off (STO) is built-in.
  • Enclosure type is enclosed with IP20 rating; mounting is panel or wall.
  • Operating temperature rating -20 to +50 deg C.
  • A user-supplied external fuse is required.
  • Agency approvals: UL Listed File # E198015, CE declaration, RoHS status Yes; no UL Recognized or UL Hazardous file, no CSA file.
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