What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS4-47P5?

IP20, per DURApulse AC High-performance Drive: 460 VAC, 7-1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS4-47P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

AutomationDirect GS4-47P5

The GS4-47P5 is a DURApulse GS4 series AC variable frequency drive rated 7-1/2 hp with a 460 VAC three-phase input and output. It controls three-phase induction motors in either sensorless vector control (SVC) or V/Hz mode and has an output frequency range of 0.1 to 599 Hz. It is a NEMA 1, frame size A unit for panel or wall mounting with an RS-485 port, integrated dynamic braking and built-in Safe Torque Off.

Source checked11/11 values · 2026-10-26

AutomationDirect VFD

Rated power

5.5928kW

Rated current

11A

IP rating

IP20

Specification

2 sources

Category	vfd
Supply voltage	460 VAC
Frame size	A
Output type	PWM output
Operating temp min	-10 °C
Operating temp max	50 °C

Quick answers

What is the IP rating of the AutomationDirect GS4-47P5?: IP20, per DURApulse AC High-performance Drive: 460 VAC, 7-1/2hp with 3-phase input, (VFD) (PN# GS4-47P5) | AutomationDirect (automationdirect.com).

Study notes

Rated 7-1/2 hp with 3-phase input; 11 A amperage rating and 12 A variable torque rating.
Control mode selectable between SVC and V/Hz; carrier frequency range 2-15 kHz, output frequency range 0.1-599 Hz.
RS-485 (RJ12) communication port at speeds up to 115.2k baud; port protocols are Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII and BACnet.
Optional EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP cards are available.
Discrete I/O: 8 inputs at 24 VDC (sinking/sourcing) and 4 outputs rated 240 VAC / 48 VDC (relay, sinking or sourcing), with 2 Form C (SPDT) relays and 3A/point relay, 50 mA/point discrete load current.
Analog I/O: 3 input channels (11-bit resolution, 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA, ±10 VDC) and 2 output channels (10-bit resolution, 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA, 0-10 VDC).
Input signal options: 4-20 mA, voltage or potentiometer input; output type is PWM.
Programming language is ladder; connectors are screw terminals.
Integrated dynamic braking and built-in reverse capability; no integrated EMI filter and not internally bypassed.
Intended for use with 3-phase induction motors.
Enclosure type NEMA 1, frame size A, panel or wall mounting.
Shipping weight is stated as 7.6 lb; country of origin is India.

Safety

Safe Torque Off (STO) is built-in.
UL Listed, file # E198015; CE declaration and RoHS status Yes (see CE document); EU REACH document available. No UL Recognized, UL Hazardous or CSA file.
Temperature rating is -10 to +50 °C.
A user-supplied external fuse is required.