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Schneider Electric Altivar 312 Variable Speed Drive
Model: ATV312H018M2
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ATV312H018M2 — Schneider Electric Altivar 312 Variable Speed Drive
The Schneider Electric Altivar 312 is a variable speed drive covering 0.18 kW to 15 kW for three-phase 200–240 V and 380–500 V supply, designed for simple machine drive applications including conveyors, mixers, pumps, and fans. The ATV312 is the successor to the widely installed ATV31 and shares the same compact footprint while adding improved motor protection functions, an integrated RS485 Modbus communication port as standard, and enhanced EMC filtering to Class B, making it one of the most communication-ready drives in its price class. Its five-line LED display with intuitive navigation simplifies commissioning even for technicians unfamiliar with variable speed drives.
The ATV312 operates in scalar V/Hz control mode with an optional flux vector mode for improved low-speed torque, suitable for machines needing reasonable torque response at speeds below 10 Hz. Motor protection includes thermal overload modelling, phase-loss detection, and input phase imbalance monitoring — functions that reduce motor failures in Saudi Arabia's sometimes unstable rural grid supplies. The integrated braking transistor on frames up to 7.5 kW enables dynamic braking without external components, and the drive's cavity filter design reduces panel depth requirements compared to older ATV31 installations.
The Altivar 312 Saudi Arabia market is primarily served through OEM machinery imports and local panel builder installations. The drive's RS485 Modbus built-in makes it straightforward to integrate into SCADA systems at water treatment plants, HVAC control panels at commercial buildings, and process monitoring systems at food factories throughout the Kingdom. Saudi Aramco facility contractors frequently specify the ATV312 for utility building services drives where a reliable, communicating drive is needed at competitive cost.
Razz Middle East maintains local ATV312 stock across common power ratings and both voltage variants for rapid delivery. Our engineering team provides Modbus integration commissioning, parameter setup, and drive replacement services across all major Saudi industrial and commercial centres.
Technical Specifications
Full specifications for the ATV312H018M2
- Voltage Range
- 200–240 V / 380–500 V AC three-phase
- Power Range
- 0.18–15 kW
- Control Method
- Scalar V/Hz / Flux vector
- Enclosure
- IP20
- Communication
- Modbus RTU RS485 built-in
- EMC Filter
- Class B built-in
- Ambient Temperature
- -10 to +50°C
- Braking Transistor
- Built-in up to 7.5 kW
- Phase Loss Detection
- Yes
- Display
- 5-line LED
Key Features & Benefits
- RS485 Modbus RTU communication port built-in as standard enables integration into SCADA systems and BMS platforms without additional communication modules, reducing total system cost.
- Class B EMC filter integrated as standard ensures compliance with EN 61800-3 in first environment (residential proximity) without an external filter, simplifying CE documentation for panel builders.
- Flux vector control mode improves low-speed torque output below 10 Hz, enabling reliable operation of loaded conveyor and mixer starts without the cost of a closed-loop encoder system.
- Input phase imbalance and phase-loss detection protects the drive and motor from asymmetric supply conditions common in Saudi Arabia's rural and remote industrial grid connections.
- Built-in braking transistor on frames up to 7.5 kW supports dynamic braking applications without external hardware, reducing panel size and component count in centrifuge and hoist installations.
- Compact cavity filter design reduces panel depth versus previous ATV31 generation, enabling direct panel-depth-compatible ATV31 replacement without cabinet modification in retrofit projects.
- Five-line LED display with context-sensitive navigation menus reduces commissioning time for technicians, with drive-ready status visible at a glance from across the panel.
Industrial Applications in Saudi Arabia
- Conveyor belt drives in Saudi Arabia's food processing and FMCG factories across MODON industrial zones in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, where Modbus communication enables remote speed reference from a central PLC.
- Mixer and agitator drives in chemical blending and paint manufacturing plants, where flux vector mode provides reliable torque at low speeds during product loading and unloading cycles.
- HVAC fan drives in commercial building mechanical rooms, where Modbus integration with the building management system enables centralised energy monitoring and fault reporting.
- Pump drives at municipal water booster stations operated by NWC contractors, where phase-loss detection prevents pump motor damage during single-phasing events on rural supply networks.
- Retrofit replacements for legacy ATV31 drives at industrial sites throughout the Kingdom, where the ATV312's mechanical compatibility reduces shutdown time to a single-shift changeover.
- Process equipment drives at dairy and beverage production facilities in Saudi Arabia, where the Class B EMC filter prevents interference with sensitive production measurement and control electronics.
- Laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment auxiliary drives at healthcare manufacturing facilities, where reliable parameter backup and restore function reduces maintenance turnaround time.
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