Title: Allen Bradley PowerFlex 755 Regenerative AC Drive, 10A, 400V/480V Class, Part 280D-F12Z-10A-RR-3

Product Overview: The Allen Bradley 280D-F12Z-10A-RR-3 is a high-performance PowerFlex 755 series AC drive, engineered for demanding industrial applications requiring precise motor control and superior energy efficiency. This specific model features a 10 Amp output current rating and is designed for 400V/480V class three-phase power systems. As a regenerative drive, it excels in applications where braking energy can be captured and returned to the power grid, significantly reducing energy consumption and heat generation. Ideal for complex machinery and processes, the 280D-F12Z-10A-RR-3 offers advanced control capabilities, robust performance, and seamless integration into Rockwell Automation architectures, ensuring optimal productivity and reliability for your industrial automation needs. This VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) is a cornerstone for modern manufacturing and process control.

Key Features & Benefits:

Advanced Regenerative Braking: Captures and reuses braking energy, significantly reducing energy costs and eliminating the need for external braking resistors, leading to cooler operation and less panel space.
High Performance Motor Control: Provides precise speed, torque, and position control for a wide range of motor types, including induction and permanent magnet motors, ensuring optimal process performance and accuracy.
Integrated Safety Features: Supports various safety options, including Safe Torque-Off (STO) and Safe Speed Monitor, enhancing operator safety and machine compliance with global standards.
Flexible Communication Options: Supports multiple industrial protocols such as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, and PROFINET, allowing for seamless integration into existing control systems and enterprise networks.
Premier Integration with Logix: Offers simplified programming, configuration, and diagnostics when used with Allen-Bradley Logix controllers, reducing setup time, streamlining commissioning, and improving troubleshooting.
Robust Design for Industrial Environments: Built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, ensuring long-term reliability, minimal downtime, and consistent performance in challenging settings.
Energy Efficiency: Optimizes motor operation to reduce power consumption, contributing to lower operational costs, a smaller carbon footprint, and adherence to energy conservation initiatives.
Simplified Maintenance: Features predictive diagnostics, modular design, and easily replaceable components, minimizing maintenance efforts and maximizing uptime for critical operations.
Wide Application Versatility: Suitable for a broad spectrum of applications from simple speed control to complex multi-axis systems, offering adaptability across various industries and machinery.

Applications:

Cranes and Hoists: Precise control and regenerative braking for lifting and lowering heavy loads, enhancing safety and energy recovery.
Conveyor Systems: Smooth acceleration and deceleration for material handling, reducing mechanical stress and improving throughput.
Centrifuges and Mixers: High-speed control and energy recovery for process consistency and efficiency in chemical and food processing.
Extruders: Accurate speed and torque control for plastic, rubber, and food processing, ensuring product quality.
Test Stands: Dynamic load handling and energy feedback for automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment testing.
Winders and Unwinders: Precise tension control and regenerative capabilities for continuous web processes in paper, film, and textile industries.
Machine Tools: High-precision motion control for milling, turning, and grinding operations, improving accuracy and productivity.
Pumping and Fan Systems: Energy-efficient control for variable flow applications in HVAC, water treatment, and industrial ventilation.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 280D-F12Z-10A-RR-3
Alternative Part Number Format: 280DF12Z10ARR3
Series: Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755
Drive Type: AC Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Regenerative
Output Current: 10 Amps (A)
Input Voltage Class: 400-480V AC, 3-Phase
Braking Type: Regenerative (Active Front End - AFE)
Frame Size: F12Z (Specific to PowerFlex 755 series for optimal space utilization)
Control Method: Vector Control (Sensorless Vector, Flux Vector with Encoder for high precision)
Communication Ports: Integrated EtherNet/IP, with optional modules for DeviceNet, ControlNet, PROFINET, and others
Enclosure Rating: Open Type (IP20/NEMA 1 equivalent, suitable for panel mounting)
Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
Weight: Approximately 12.5 kg (27.5 lbs)
Mounting Type: Panel Mount
Certifications: UL, cUL, CE, RCM, KCC (Ensuring global compliance and safety standards)