ATV61HU30M3 - Speed drive - SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Schneider Electric variable frequency drive ATV61HU30M3, Altivar 61

The variable speed drive ATV61HU30M3 is part of the Altivar 61 series from Schneider Electric, a range designed for energy management and service continuity in ventilation and pumping applications. Intended for industrial and technical tertiary environments, it meets the requirements of maintenance managers, automation engineers and fluid network operators seeking a reliable solution to control the speed of low-voltage 200-240 V motors. Its integration is simplified by a built-in EMC filter and an IP20 protection rating, suitable for panel mounting. Compatible with asynchronous and synchronous motors, this frequency drive provides precise flow and pressure control, reducing mechanical stress, hydraulic shocks and energy consumption. Within a managed obsolescence context, its end of production on June 30, 2016, with end of service announced for January 1, 2025, makes it a reference supported by Standard Exchange Industry for refurbished supply, standard exchange and repair to secure existing installations.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer reference: ATV61HU30M3
• Range: Altivar 61
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric
• Type: Variable speed drive for ventilation and pumping applications
• Supply voltage: 170-264 V, 50/60 Hz
• 200-240 V operating range: 3 kW in three-phase or 2.2 kW in single-phase
• Protection rating: IP20
• EMC filter: Integrated
• Motor compatibility: Asynchronous and synchronous
• Recommended applications: Ventilation and pumping
• Product status: Discontinued, production stopped on June 30, 2016, end of service scheduled for January 1, 2025

Overview of the Altivar 61 range

The Altivar 61 series has been widely deployed for controlling fans, blowers and centrifugal pumps, where speed modulation allows continuous adaptation to load and a measurable reduction in electrical consumption. The range is designed to simplify panel integration, offer control functions tailored to fluid applications and ensure compatibility with motors commonly installed on site. This orientation makes it a relevant choice for HVAC equipment, industrial water networks, irrigation and process utilities, when stability, availability and fast return to service are priorities. As part of sustainment projects, the ATV61HU30M3 serves as a consistent replacement option, limiting electrical and mechanical requalification when the installation is already wired for 200-240 V.

• Altivar 61: dedicated to fluid applications, with speed control for pumps and fans, targeting energy efficiency and reduction of mechanical stress
• Other Schneider Electric ranges: intended for process and axis-drive applications, where different torque and dynamic performance are required

Positioned in the HVAC and utilities segment, the ATV61HU30M3 helps maintain the operation of existing installations that require like-for-like replacement or qualified repair.

Industrial applications

Designed for flow and pressure modulation, this frequency drive is used wherever motor speed must follow a setpoint from a process sensor or automation logic. The use cases cover building and workshop utilities, hydraulic loops and extraction systems. Speed control reduces component wear, limits aerodynamic and fluidic noise, and contributes to controlling operating costs across the equipment lifecycle.

• HVAC ventilation: air handling units, extraction, smoke extraction according to operational requirements
• Industrial water networks: process pumps, booster sets, cooling loops
• Infrastructure and technical facilities: pumping stations, irrigation, cooling towers
• Fluid handling: fluid conveyance, metering by speed variation on centrifugal pumps
• Workshop utilities: dust extraction, suction, localized variable-flow ventilation

Integration and communication

The ATV61HU30M3 integrates into a standard automation architecture alongside a programmable logic controller and a supervision system. Implementation on a 200-240 V network facilitates reuse of existing wiring. The built-in EMC filter helps ensure electromagnetic compatibility of the installation, in line with panel installation rules and segregation of power and control cables. The speed control functions tailored for pumping and ventilation support control by analog setpoints or logic depending on the chosen configuration. Standard drive protections and modular parameters enable precise adaptation to the motor and process. In retrofit projects, these aspects reduce downtime, improve repeatability of settings and secure the return to production.

Connectivity is provided according to options available within the Altivar 61 series, allowing integration on common fieldbus networks or via I/O for local control. The device can be used in a simple loop with a fixed setpoint, under PLC control, or interacting with a digital controller when ventilation or pumping act as auxiliaries to a process. This integration flexibility, combined with compatibility with asynchronous and synchronous motors, offers a wide scope of use while maintaining rational use of installed power on 200-240 V networks.

Availability and warranty

The variable speed drive ATV61HU30M3 is supported by Standard Exchange Industry for refurbished supply, standard exchange and repair. Each refurbished unit is tested on a test bench according to an industrial protocol, then shipped within 24 to 72 hours to minimize downtime. Given the discontinuation on June 30, 2016 and the end of service scheduled for January 1, 2025, our technical team assists you in qualifying the exact reference, assessing reparability and proposing, if necessary, a compatible alternative within the Altivar family. Warranties range from 6 to 24 months depending on the chosen service and are part of a measurable reliability approach and control of total cost of ownership. For like-for-like replacement or sustainment of your utilities, this model remains a relevant solution on 200-240 V networks.