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131N8180 Danfoss VLT Automation Drive FC 300 160 KW / 250 HP, 380 – 500 VAC, IP00
Danfoss 131N8180 VLT AutomationDrive FC 302, a 160 kW three phase AC variable frequency drive designed for industrial motor control and automation applications using a 380-500 V AC supply.
Why Choose the Danfoss 131N8180 VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302?
The Danfoss 131N8180 is a powerful and highly reliable AC variable frequency drive (VFD) from the advanced Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 series. Designed for demanding industrial motor control applications, this drive provides precise speed and torque regulation for three-phase motors used in automation systems, production machinery and process control environments.
As part of the VLT® AutomationDrive FC 300 platform, the 131N8180 offers flexible integration, dependable performance and efficient motor control for heavy-duty industrial applications. Its robust design makes it suitable for machine builders, system integrators and maintenance teams requiring long-term reliability in high-power drive installations.
With a rated output power of 160 kW / 250 HP and a three-phase 380-500 V AC supply, the Danfoss 131N8180 is ideal for large industrial motors operating in automation and process systems. Its IP00 / chassis construction is designed for installation inside suitable electrical cabinets or engineered drive panels.
Key Advantages
- High-performance variable frequency drive for industrial automation.
- 160 kW / 250 HP motor power rating for large industrial applications.
- Three-phase 380-500 V AC input suitable for industrial power systems.
- IP00 / chassis design for cabinet and panel integration.
- 315 A nominal output current for heavy-duty motor control.
- Integrated RFI Class A2 (C3) EMC filtering.
- Reliable FC 302 platform for precise speed and torque regulation.
Key Features
- Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 series.
- 160 kW / 250 HP rated output power.
- 315 A nominal output current.
- Three-phase 380-500 V AC input supply.
- IP00 / chassis protection rating.
- RFI Class A2 (C3) EMC filter included.
- No brake chopper configuration.
- Cabinet-mounted design for engineered drive systems.
- Advanced motor control for demanding industrial applications.
- Suitable for automation, machinery and process control systems.
Reliable Motor Control for Industrial Automation
Variable frequency drives such as the Danfoss 131N8180 regulate motor speed by adjusting the output voltage and frequency supplied to the motor. This helps improve process accuracy, reduce energy consumption and minimise mechanical stress on motors, gearboxes and driven machinery.
The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 series is developed for versatile industrial applications where performance, reliability and flexible integration are essential. Its advanced control functionality supports efficient operation across production, processing and heavy-duty machinery systems.
Typical Applications
- Industrial conveyors and material handling systems.
- Pumps, fans and compressors.
- Production and process machinery.
- Mixers, extruders and processing equipment.
- Cranes, hoists and heavy-duty mechanical systems.
- Marine and industrial automation systems.
- OEM machinery and engineered drive panels.
- General industrial motor control applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Power | 160 kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 500 V | |
| Phase | Three Phase | |
| IP Rating | IP00 | |
| EMC Filter | Industrial | |
| Series | VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 | |
| Alternative type code | FC-302P160T5E00H2XGC7XXSXXXXAXBKCXXXXDX | |
| Product type | AC variable frequency drive | |
| Rated output power | 160 kW / 250 HP | |
| Rated output current | 315 A | |
| Input voltage | 380-500 V AC | |
| Input phases | 3-phase | |
| Output phases | 3-phase | |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz | |
| Protection rating | IP00 / chassis | |
| Mounting type | Cabinet / panel mounting | |
| RFI filter | Class A2 (C3) | |
| Brake chopper | No brake chopper | |
| Drive family | VLT® AutomationDrive FC 300 | |
| Application type | Industrial motor control and automation |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Danfoss 131N8180 used for?
The Danfoss 131N8180 is used to control the speed and torque of three-phase AC motors in industrial automation, machinery and process control applications.
What motor power is supported by this drive?
This drive supports motors with a rated output power of approximately 160 kW / 250 HP.
What supply voltage does the drive require?
The 131N8180 operates from a three-phase 380-500 V AC supply.
What enclosure rating does this drive have?
This model has an IP00 / chassis construction, meaning it is intended for installation inside a suitable electrical cabinet or engineered drive enclosure.
Which drive series does the 131N8180 belong to?
The 131N8180 belongs to the Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 series, part of the FC 300 industrial drive platform.
Trusted by Automation Engineers Worldwide
Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrives are trusted by industrial engineers, machine builders and system integrators for reliable motor control, flexible automation integration and efficient operation in demanding applications.
