Overview
The VACON0020-1L-0004-2-R02 is a compact variable frequency AC drive from Vacon’s proven VACON 20 series. Rated at 0.75 kW (1 HP) with an output current of 3.7 A and IP20 enclosure rating, this single-phase input drive is designed for general-purpose industrial automation applications requiring precise motor speed control. The R02 variant includes factory-configured EMC2 compliance and is ideal for equipment packagers and OEMs seeking drop-in motor control solutions.
Key Features
- Dimensions: 90 mm W × 195 mm H × 102 mm D; weight 0.70 kg – compact for tight control enclosures
- Built-in RS-485 interface for fieldbus control and Modbus RTU standard communication
- Built-in PLC functionality and quick, easy installation for efficient volume manufacturing applications
- DIN-rail mounting with standard I/O terminals for simplified integration
- Frequency output up to 320 Hz for flexible motor control; adjustable acceleration/deceleration ramps
- IP20 open-type enclosure rating suitable for protected control cabinets and switchboards
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | VACON0020-1L-0004-2-R02 |
| Series | VACON 20 (Compact AC Drive) |
| Rated Power | 0.75 kW (1 HP) |
| Input Voltage | 208–240 V AC single-phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Input Current | 5.7 A (typical) |
| Output Frequency Range | 0–320 Hz |
| Output Current | 3.7 A |
| Enclosure Rating | IP20 |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 90 × 195 × 102 mm |
| Weight | 0.70 kg |
| Communication Protocol | RS-485 with Modbus RTU; optional CANopen, DeviceNet, Profibus DP via cards |
| Control Functions | Frequency control, vector control, built-in PLC |
| Mounting | DIN-rail mount (35 mm rail compatible) |
| EMC Compliance | EMC2 (factory configured on R02 variant) |
Typical Applications
- Packaging and processing machinery with compact control requirements
- Conveyor belt speed control in manufacturing environments
- Small to medium HVAC fan and pump motor control
- Textile machinery, printing equipment, and light assembly lines
- Industrial equipment OEM control cabinets requiring single-phase drive solutions
- Retrofit applications replacing older single-phase fixed-frequency motor starters
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard three-phase squirrel-cage AC motors 0.75 kW (1 HP)
- Single-phase 208–240 V, 50/60 Hz power supplies
- Modbus RTU fieldbus networks and industrial control systems
- DeviceNet and Profibus DP systems (via optional communication modules)
- DIN-rail mounted control enclosures and switchboards
- PLC and HMI systems supporting RS-485 serial communication
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- VACON0020-1L-0004-1 (earlier 1-phase variant)
- Generic single-phase AC drives in the 0.75 kW / 1 HP class
- Obsolete electromechanical motor starters in machinery requiring variable speed control
Works With
- Modbus RTU serial protocol (standard, built-in)
- CANopen fieldbus (via optional card)
- Profibus DP (via optional card)
- DeviceNet (via optional card)
- Industry-standard PLC platforms supporting RS-485 communication
- Vacon DriveMC parameter cloning tool (available separately) for fast commissioning
