What the ATV610 is, in one paragraph
The Schneider Electric Altivar ATV610 is a frequency inverter for three-phase asynchronous and synchronous motors, aimed at simple machines and applications that do not need process-oriented functions. It works at a rated supply voltage of 380 to 460 V AC with a tolerance of -15/+10%, and it suits motors up to 1.5 kW / 2 hp in the entry sizes for applications requiring slight overload (up to 120%). On this page we use the ATV610U15N4 (1.5 kW / 2 hp) as the worked example; the same selection logic applies across the power range.
The voltage suffix trap: N4 means different ranges in different families
The same suffix letter does not always mean the same voltage range across Schneider drive families: on the Altivar 320 family, N4C references are rated 380…500 V, while on the ATV610 family, N4 references are rated 380…460 V. That is why the first selection rule is to check the family datasheet for the exact reference — not the suffix pattern from a different family. Both figures come from the official Schneider product documentation.
Worked example: ATV610U15N4 official parameters
From the official Schneider specification sheet for the ATV610U15N4 (variable speed drive, Altivar ATV610, 1.5 kW, 2 hp, 380 to 460 V, IP20):
- Rated motor power: 1.5 kW / 2 hp normal duty; 0.75 kW / 1 hp heavy duty
- Rated supply voltage: 380…460 V three-phase, -15…+10%, 50/60 Hz
- Continuous output current: 4 A at 4 kHz (normal duty); 2.2 A at 4 kHz (heavy duty)
- Maximum transient current: 4.4 A for 60 s (normal duty); 3.3 A for 60 s (heavy duty)
- Line current: 5.7 A at 380 V / 4.8 A at 460 V (normal duty); 3.1 A at 380 V / 2.6 A at 460 V (heavy duty)
- Output frequency: 0.1…500 Hz; switching frequency 4 kHz nominal, 2…12 kHz adjustable
- Integrated communication: Modbus serial (2-wire RS485, RTU)
- EMC filter: integrated, IEC 61800-3 category C3 with 50 m motor cable
- Operating temperature: -15…45 °C without derating; 45…60 °C with derating factor
- Protection: IP20
Normal duty versus heavy duty is the decision that most often changes the chosen frame: the same physical drive delivers more continuous current on normal duty (4 A) than on heavy duty (2.2 A), because heavy duty reserves headroom for 150%-class overload. Match your load profile — pumps and fans usually sit on normal duty, hoisting and crushers on heavy duty — before comparing prices across frames.
What to confirm before ordering
Before ordering any ATV610 reference, confirm: the full ordering number including suffix against your existing nameplate or motor data; the supply voltage at the installation (380…460 V window); the motor power in kW or hp and the duty class; the ambient temperature at the cabinet (derating above 45 °C); and the control side — the ATV610 integrates Modbus serial, and option cards extend it. We verify the complete reference free of charge if you send a nameplate photo through the RFQ form.
What JWDrive can supply
ATV610 references such as the ATV610U15N4 are listed in the JWDrive online shop with fixed USDC/USDT prices, dispatch within 2 business days after payment confirmation and a 12-month warranty; other power sizes are quoted on request together with original Schneider Altivar references from the wider catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ATV610 a direct replacement for an older Altivar?
It is positioned for simple applications rather than as a one-for-one successor to a specific legacy reference. Function, wiring and mounting differ across generations, so compare the official parameters of the exact references before substituting, and consult us for a side-by-side check.
What does the U15 in ATV610U15N4 stand for?
In the official Schneider designation, the U15 code corresponds to the 1.5 kW (2 hp) power size on this family, and N4 to the 380…460 V three-phase supply range. Always verify the decoded values against the family datasheet rather than assuming the same code means the same figure in another Altivar family.
Does the ATV610 need an external EMC filter?
The ATV610U15N4 includes an integrated EMC filter conforming to IEC 61800-3 category C3 with 50 m of motor cable per the official specification. Confirm your installation's EMC category requirement before ordering, as category C2 environments have stricter limits.