The Danfoss 131F0431 is a VLT AutomationDrive FC 302 variable frequency drive designed for accurate motor speed and torque control in industrial machinery. Its complete model designation is FC-302P18KT5E20H1XGXXXXSXXXXAXBXCXXXXDX.
Rated at 18.5 kW or 25 HP, the drive operates from a three-phase 380–500 V AC power supply. It is suitable for controlling compatible motors used in conveyors, pumps, fans, mixers, packaging machines and automated production equipment.
The drive uses a B4 frame with an IP20 chassis enclosure. It must be installed inside a protected electrical cabinet that provides suitable ventilation, grounding and protection from dust, moisture and accidental contact.
A graphical local control panel is included with this configuration. The panel allows technicians to access parameters, monitor operating values, review alarms and carry out local commissioning directly from the drive.
The 131F0431 includes an RFI Class A1/B filter with Category C1 classification. Correct shielded cabling, grounding and cabinet installation are still required to achieve appropriate electromagnetic compatibility.
This configuration does not include an integrated brake chopper. Applications requiring rapid deceleration, frequent stopping or regenerative braking must be evaluated carefully before installation.
The complete model code also confirms that no factory-installed fieldbus A option, additional B option, C1 option or external 24 V DC option is included. The product should not be advertised as including PROFIBUS DP, PROFINET or EtherNet/IP unless a separate option card is physically installed.
The printed circuit board is not coated. For chemical plants, wastewater facilities or other corrosive environments, the drive must be installed in a suitable sealed or protected control cabinet.
This model is suitable for new industrial installations, machine upgrades and replacement of an existing FC 302 unit with the same order code and full configuration.
Key Features
18.5 kW VLT AutomationDrive FC 302
25 HP motor power rating
Three-phase 380–500 V AC input
IP20 chassis enclosure
B4 frame construction
Graphical local control panel
RFI Class A1/B filter
Category C1 EMC classification
Advanced motor speed control
Accurate torque regulation
Suitable for industrial machinery
No integrated brake chopper
No factory-installed fieldbus option
Uncoated printed circuit board
Designed for cabinet installation
Typical Applications
Industrial conveyor systems
Packaging machinery
Material handling equipment
Industrial pumps
Ventilation fans
Mixing and blending equipment
Food-processing machinery
Textile production systems
Printing machinery
Automated assembly lines
Machine-tool auxiliary drives
Warehouse automation equipment
Water-treatment machinery
Process production equipment
General industrial motor control
Motor Control Functions
Depending on the motor and parameter configuration, the FC 302 platform can support:
Variable-speed motor operation
Controlled acceleration
Controlled deceleration
Torque regulation
Stable low-speed performance
Automatic motor adaptation
Motor current monitoring
Motor overload protection
Process feedback control
Energy-efficient operation
Correct motor nameplate information must be entered during commissioning.
Graphical Control Panel
The included graphical local control panel can be used for:
Parameter navigation
Drive status monitoring
Output frequency display
Motor current display
Speed reference adjustment
Alarm and warning review
Local start and stop control
Parameter copying
Commissioning assistance
Fault diagnosis
Communication Configuration
The full model code confirms that no factory-installed A-option fieldbus card is included.
The standard 131F0431 configuration should not be described as including:
PROFIBUS DP
PROFINET
EtherNet/IP
DeviceNet
CANopen
Modbus TCP
A compatible communication module may be installed separately. Any optional module should be verified using its own part number.
Braking Notice
The Danfoss 131F0431 does not contain an integrated brake chopper.
Extra application review is required for:
Rapid motor stopping
Frequent deceleration
High-inertia loads
Vertical lifting systems
Overhauling loads
Regenerative operation
Fast reversing machinery
Do not connect a braking resistor directly unless the installed drive hardware and system design support the required braking arrangement.
Environmental Notice
The printed circuit board is not coated.
The drive should be protected from:
Corrosive gases
Chemical vapors
High humidity
Conductive dust
Oil mist
Coolant spray
Metal particles
Salt contamination
For aggressive environments, a coated-PCB FC 302 configuration may be more suitable.
Chemical Industry Application Notice
The 131F0431 may be used to control pumps, fans, mixers and conveyors in chemical-processing facilities when correctly installed.
However, it should not be described as a chemical-resistant drive because:
The enclosure is IP20
The PCB is not coated
Cabinet installation is required
It must not be directly exposed to chemical vapor
It must not be exposed to corrosive gas or liquid spray
Compatibility Notice
The correct replacement identification is:
Order Code
131F0431
Full Model
FC-302P18KT5E20H1XGXXXXSXXXXAXBXCXXXXDX
Do not select a replacement using only the FC 302 series name or 18.5 kW power rating.
Different FC 302 configurations may vary in:
Input voltage
Enclosure rating
Frame size
Brake chopper
Control panel
PCB coating
Fieldbus option
Additional I/O
External 24 V supply
Safety options
Software configuration
Installation Guidelines
Confirm the three-phase 380–500 V AC supply.
Install the drive inside a protected control cabinet.
Maintain the required cooling clearance.
Use correctly rated input and motor cables.
Connect protective grounding before applying power.
Separate motor wiring from control cables.
Use shielded motor cable where required.
Enter the correct motor nameplate data.
Set suitable acceleration and deceleration times.
Check motor rotation before normal operation.
Protect the unit from moisture and contamination.
Allow the DC-link capacitors to discharge before servicing.
Installation should be performed by qualified electrical personnel.
FAQ
Q1: What is the rated power of Danfoss 131F0431?
A1: The drive is rated at 18.5 kW or approximately 25 HP.
Q2: What is the complete model number?
A2: The complete model is FC-302P18KT5E20H1XGXXXXSXXXXAXBXCXXXXDX.
Q3: What input voltage does it require?
A3: It operates from a three-phase 380–500 V AC supply.
Q4: What is the enclosure rating?
A4: It has an IP20 chassis enclosure designed for installation inside a protected electrical cabinet.
Q5: Does this model include a brake chopper?
A5: No. The 131F0431 configuration does not include an integrated brake chopper.
Q6: Does it include a graphical control panel?
A6: Yes. A graphical local control panel is included.
Q7: Does it include PROFIBUS DP?
A7: No. The standard configuration has no factory-installed A-option communication card.
Q8: Is the PCB coated?
A8: No. The printed circuit board is not coated.
Q9: Can it be used in chemical-processing equipment?
A9: It may control pumps, fans, mixers or conveyors when installed in a properly protected cabinet. It should not be directly exposed to corrosive gas or chemical vapor.
Q10: Can another 18.5 kW FC 302 directly replace it?
A10: Not automatically. The enclosure, frame, brake configuration, panel, coating and optional modules must also be compared.
Q11: Is an external 24 V DC backup included?
A11: No. This configuration has no D option.
Q12: What should be checked before ordering?
A12: Confirm the order code, full model number, power rating, input voltage, braking requirements, communication requirements and installation environment.
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