Durapulse 7.5HP VFD

jason — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:42:42 +0000

Here’s a polished summary of the GS23‑2015 DURApulse GS20 Series AC General Purpose VFD product page from AutomationDirect:

Overview of GS23-2015 VFD

Product Name: DURApulse GS20 series AC general purpose drive (Model: GS23‑2015), 230 VAC
Output Capacity:
- 15 hp when powered by 3‑phase input
- 7.5 hp with single‑phase input (AutomationDirect, directautomation.com.au)
Control Modes Supported:
- Sensorless Vector Control (SVC),
- Volts/Hertz (V/Hz),
- Field-Oriented Control (FOC),
- Torque (TQC) mode (AutomationDirect, AutomationDirect, directautomation.com.au, AutomationDirect)
Key Features:
- Enclosed E‑frame design
- Integrated dynamic braking
- RS‑485 communication port (RJ45 connector)
- Optional communication via EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP with add‑on card (AutomationDirect, AutomationDirect)

Electrical Specs:
- Input & Output Voltage: 230 VAC
- Amp Ratings:
  - 49 A (3‑phase)
  - 24.5 A (1‑phase)
  - Variable Torque Rating: 51 A (AutomationDirect)
Safety and Packaging:
- Safe Torque Off (STO) feature: Yes
- Operating Temperature: –20 °C to 50 °C
- Enclosure: Enclosed IP20, E‑frame
- Mountable on panel or wall (AutomationDirect)
I/O Capabilities:
- Analog Inputs: 2 channels (current/voltage, 10‑bit & 12‑bit resolution)
- Analog Output: 1 channel (current/voltage, 10‑bit)
- Discrete Inputs: 7 points (24 VDC sinking/sourcing)
- Discrete Outputs: 3 points (AutomationDirect)
Signal I/O Ranges:
- Analog Input: 0‑20 mA, 4‑20 mA, ±10 VDC
- Analog Output: 0‑20 mA, 4‑20 mA, 0‑10 VDC (AutomationDirect)
PWM & Frequency Ranges:
- PWM Carrier Frequency: 2–15 kHz
- Output Frequency: 0.1–599 Hz (AutomationDirect)

Included Items:
- DURApulse GS20 Drive (GS23‑2015)
- Attached keypad (GS20A‑KPD)
- Insert (unspecified) (AutomationDirect)
Certifications & Environmental:
- UL Listed (File #: E198015)
- CE compliant, RoHS: Yes
- EU REACH documentation available
- Conflict Minerals compliance logo displayed (AutomationDirect, lamonde.com)

Category	Details
Power	230 VAC; 15 hp (3-phase), 7.5 hp (1-phase)
Control Modes	SVC, V/Hz, FOC, Torque
Communications	RS-485 (RJ45); optional EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
I/O	2 analog inputs, 1 analog output, 7 discrete inputs, 3 outputs
Safety	Integrated dynamic braking, STO, –20–50 °C
Certifications	UL, CE, RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals