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The Allen-Bradley 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN is a high-power PowerFlex 755 AC Drive designed for large three-phase industrial motor applications.
It belongs to the PowerFlex 750-Series and is configured for 690 VAC, three-phase operation, with a nominal output current of 500 A.
The model is a high-capacity Frame 8 drive with a protected IP54 / Type 12, 800 mm deep MCC-style enclosure and forced-air cooling.
Its rated motor capacity reaches approximately:
The drive is particularly suitable for large pumps, fans, blowers, conveyors, water systems, mining equipment, cement-processing equipment, process machinery, material-handling systems, and other large industrial motor applications.
The configuration includes embedded EtherNet/IP, AC input with precharge, no DC terminals, filtered input, CM jumper installed, no dynamic braking, and a blank / no HIM configuration.
The JN0 configuration is especially suitable for centralized industrial control architectures in which the drive is operated and monitored through a PLC, DCS, SCADA system, or plant HMI rather than through a permanently installed local keypad.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Product Family | PowerFlex |
| Product Series | PowerFlex 750-Series |
| Drive Series | PowerFlex 755 |
| Product Type | Air-Cooled AC Drive |
| Catalog Number | 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN |
| Configuration | JN0 |
| Voltage Class | 690 VAC |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| Nominal Output Current | 500 A |
| Light-Duty Rating | 530 kW |
| Normal-Duty Rating | 500 kW |
| Heavy-Duty Rating | 400 kW |
| Frame Size | Frame 8 |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Enclosure | IP54 / Type 12 |
| Cabinet Style | 800 mm Deep MCC Style |
| Input Type | AC Input with Precharge |
| DC Terminals | None |
| EMC Filtering | Filtered |
| CM Configuration | CM Jumper Installed |
| Dynamic Braking | None |
| HIM | Blank / No HIM |
| Communication | Embedded EtherNet/IP |
The PowerFlex 755 is positioned as a high-performance industrial drive family for applications requiring substantial motor power, flexible control, network integration, diagnostics, and industrial installation capability.
The 690 VAC versions extend the PowerFlex 755 platform into very large motor applications where higher motor voltage is beneficial for large-power electrical distribution. The 500 A 690 VAC configuration is near the upper end of the standard 690 VAC Frame 8 range.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN |
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Product Family | PowerFlex |
| Product Series | PowerFlex 755 |
| Drive Type | Air-Cooled AC Drive |
| Voltage | 690 VAC |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| Nominal Output Current | 500 A |
| Light-Duty Motor Rating | 530 kW |
| Normal-Duty Motor Rating | 500 kW |
| Heavy-Duty Motor Rating | 400 kW |
| Light-Duty Continuous Current | 530 A |
| Light-Duty 1-Minute Current | 583 A |
| Normal-Duty Continuous Current | 500 A |
| Normal-Duty 1-Minute Current | 550 A |
| Normal-Duty 3-Second Current | 750 A |
| Heavy-Duty Continuous Current | 413 A |
| Heavy-Duty 1-Minute Current | 620 A |
| Heavy-Duty 3-Second Current | 743 A |
| Input Type | AC Input with Precharge |
| DC Terminals | None |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Dynamic Braking | None |
| Filtering | Filtered |
| CM Jumper | Installed |
| Communication | Embedded EtherNet/IP |
| HIM | Blank / No HIM |
| Enclosure | IP54 / Type 12 |
| Cabinet Style | 800 mm Deep MCC Style |
| Frame | 8 |
| Approx. Height | 2477 mm |
| Approx. Width | 600 mm |
| Approx. Basic Depth | 800 mm |
| Approx. Depth with Filter Arrangement | 898 mm |
| Approx. Weight | 644 kg |
| Typical Operating Temperature | -20 to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70 °C |
The current and power ratings correspond to the 690 VAC 500 A PowerFlex 755 configuration. The selection data identifies the 500 A model as 530 kW Light Duty, 500 kW Normal Duty, and 400 kW Heavy Duty. The overload-current values are useful when determining whether the drive is appropriate for a particular acceleration, cyclic-load, or high-torque application.
The approximate Frame 8 mechanical reference is 2477 mm high × 600 mm wide × 800 mm deep, with an approximate basic weight of 644 kg. The final installed or shipping dimensions can be greater when option cabinets, disconnect equipment, reactors, or other assemblies are included. For final mechanical design, the configured dimensional drawing should take precedence.
The catalog number 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN represents a specific PowerFlex 755 configuration rather than simply identifying a generic 500 A drive.
Its principal configuration can be summarized as follows:
| Configuration Item | Model Configuration |
|---|---|
| Drive Family | PowerFlex 755 |
| Voltage | 690 VAC |
| Output Current | 500 A |
| Light Duty | 530 kW |
| Normal Duty | 500 kW |
| Heavy Duty | 400 kW |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Input | AC with Precharge |
| DC Terminals | None |
| Enclosure | Type 12 / IP54 |
| Cabinet Depth | 800 mm |
| Frame | 8 |
| Filtering | Filtered |
| CM Jumper | Installed |
| Dynamic Braking | None |
| HIM | Blank / No HIM |
| Communication | Embedded EtherNet/IP |
This configuration is particularly useful for installations where the drive is integrated into a larger control system.
The drive can function as a high-power motor-control node on the plant network, while the main operator interface remains on a centralized HMI or control-room system.
The PowerFlex 755 is part of the PowerFlex 750-Series of industrial AC drives.
The series is intended for applications where the motor power is too large for compact machine-level drives or where the project requires a more comprehensive industrial drive platform.
The PowerFlex 755 family supports a broad range of:
The 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN represents a high-capacity 690 VAC implementation of this platform.
The 690 VAC three-phase configuration is one of the most important characteristics of the product.
Large motors can require several hundred amperes at lower voltage levels.
Using a 690 VAC motor system allows high motor power to be handled at a comparatively lower current than an equivalent lower-voltage motor system.
This can be beneficial when engineering:
For large industrial facilities, 690 VAC motor systems are commonly considered when motor power reaches several hundred kilowatts.
The drive has a nominal output-current rating of 500 A.
This is a substantial industrial drive rating and places the product in the high-power range of the PowerFlex 755 family.
The 500 A value should not be interpreted simply as a maximum motor kW value.
Final drive selection should consider:
The actual motor current is particularly important when determining whether the 500 A drive is adequately sized.
The 530 kW Light-Duty rating is the highest motor-power rating associated with this model.
Light-Duty applications generally include variable-torque loads where the motor torque requirement is relatively favorable.
Typical examples include:
The high Light-Duty rating makes this drive especially attractive for large variable-torque equipment.
The 500 kW Normal-Duty rating provides a broad range of general industrial applications.
Typical applications include:
The Normal-Duty rating is often the most useful reference for general industrial motor selection.
The 400 kW Heavy-Duty rating is intended for applications where the motor may experience more demanding torque or overload conditions.
Potential applications include:
The Heavy-Duty rating should be used when the machine’s operating profile requires the additional overload capability represented by the heavy-duty current rating.
| Duty Classification | Continuous Current | 1-Minute Current | 3-Second Current | Motor Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Duty | 530 A | 583 A | — | 530 kW |
| Normal Duty | 500 A | 550 A | 750 A | 500 kW |
| Heavy Duty | 413 A | 620 A | 743 A | 400 kW |
The table demonstrates why drive selection should not be based solely on the motor’s nominal kW.
A machine with a 400 kW motor can have very different drive requirements depending on whether it is a relatively stable variable-torque application or a demanding high-torque machine.
The model includes embedded EtherNet/IP.
This allows the drive to be integrated into a plant-wide industrial Ethernet architecture.
Typical information exchanged through the network can include:
A centralized control architecture can therefore be arranged as:
PLC / DCS
↓
EtherNet/IP Network
↓
PowerFlex 755
↓
690 VAC Motor
This is especially useful in large plants containing many variable-speed drives.
The 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN is specified with a Blank / No HIM configuration.
HIM means Human Interface Module.
The absence of a HIM is not an indication that the drive lacks a control interface.
Instead, it means that a local operator keypad is not included in this particular configuration.
This arrangement is particularly appropriate when the drive is controlled through:
For large industrial installations, this can provide a cleaner and more standardized control architecture.
One of the defining characteristics of the JN0 configuration is the CM jumper installed arrangement.
The model is specified as:
Filtered, CM Jumper Installed
This differs from the closely related AN0 configuration, which uses the CM jumper removed arrangement.
The common-mode configuration should be selected according to the plant electrical system.
Relevant engineering considerations include:
The correct configuration should therefore be determined during system-level electrical design.
The drive is configured with filtering.
The filtering arrangement is useful for controlling electrical noise associated with high-frequency switching.
However, overall EMC performance depends on the entire installation.
The following factors should also be considered:
For a large 500 A drive, EMC should be treated as an overall system-design issue.
The drive uses AC Input with Precharge.
This is a conventional AC-input architecture for the PowerFlex 755.
The precharge system controls the initial charging of the internal DC bus.
This is particularly important for a high-power drive because the internal DC-link capacitors represent substantial stored energy.
The model does not use external DC input terminals in this configuration.
The model is configured with no DC terminals.
This makes it suitable for conventional AC-input motor-drive applications.
Typical installations include:
Where a common DC-bus architecture is required, a different configuration should be selected.
The model is configured with no dynamic braking.
This is an important point when selecting the drive for a high-inertia application.
During motor deceleration, mechanical energy can return to the drive’s DC bus.
If this regenerative energy is significant, the DC-bus voltage can rise.
Applications that require rapid stopping should therefore be evaluated for:
Large centrifugal pumps and fans may have relatively predictable deceleration characteristics.
Large conveyors, high-inertia machinery, and applications requiring frequent rapid stopping require a more detailed braking analysis.
The drive uses forced-air cooling.
At 500 A and several hundred kilowatts, the power section can generate significant heat.
Adequate airflow is therefore essential.
The installation should provide:
When multiple Frame 8 drives are installed in one electrical room, their combined heat generation should be included in the building’s HVAC calculations.
The product uses Frame 8 construction.
This is a large industrial drive enclosure rather than a compact wall-mounted VFD.
The physical installation should therefore consider:
A typical Frame 8 reference is approximately:
2477 mm × 600 mm × 800 mm
with an approximate basic weight of:
644 kg
These figures should be regarded as reference dimensions for the basic Frame 8 arrangement.
The final project configuration can be larger or heavier.
| Mechanical Parameter | Approximate Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN |
| Frame | 8 |
| Enclosure | IP54 / Type 12 |
| Cabinet Style | MCC Style |
| Height | 2477 mm |
| Width | 600 mm |
| Basic Depth | 800 mm |
| Approx. Depth with Filter Arrangement | 898 mm |
| Approx. Basic Weight | 644 kg |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
For a final installation, the configured dimensional drawing should be used rather than relying only on the basic Frame 8 reference.
This is especially important when the drive is installed with additional cabinets, input equipment, disconnect equipment, line reactors, or other options.
The drive is configured in an IP54 / Type 12, 800 mm deep MCC-style enclosure.
This type of enclosure is suitable for many controlled industrial environments.
Typical installation locations include:
The enclosure provides a substantially more protected installation than an open-frame drive.
However, applications involving outdoor exposure, aggressive chemicals, heavy condensation, washdown, or highly corrosive environments require additional environmental evaluation.
Large pumps are among the strongest application areas for this drive.
Potential applications include:
The drive can regulate motor speed according to the actual process requirement.
A typical control arrangement could be:
Pressure / Flow Sensor
↓
PLC
↓
EtherNet/IP
↓
PowerFlex 755
↓
Large Pump Motor
This provides a practical method of coordinating pump speed with process demand.
The drive is also suitable for large fan systems.
Potential applications include:
Variable-speed control allows fan speed to be adjusted according to the process requirement.
For variable-torque fan loads, the high Light-Duty rating can be particularly useful.
Large industrial blowers can require several hundred kilowatts of motor power.
Potential applications include:
The PowerFlex 755 can provide controlled motor speed while communicating operating information back to the central automation system.
The drive is suitable for large conveyor systems where motor power reaches the several-hundred-kilowatt range.
Potential applications include:
Controlled acceleration can reduce mechanical shock on:
For very high-inertia conveyor systems, braking and acceleration calculations should be performed before final drive selection.
The 690 VAC / 500 A architecture makes this model well suited to many large mining installations.
Potential applications include:
The Frame 8 protected cabinet configuration is particularly appropriate when the drive is installed in a controlled electrical-room environment.
Cement and aggregate plants contain many large variable-speed motors.
Potential applications include:
The high current capacity allows the drive to control large motors while maintaining centralized network control.
Large steel and metal-processing plants can also use this drive architecture for auxiliary and process equipment.
Potential applications include:
The embedded EtherNet/IP capability allows drive status and operating parameters to be incorporated into the plant automation system.
Large water-treatment and industrial-water systems often use motors in the hundreds-of-kilowatts range.
The drive can be used for:
A PLC can adjust the drive’s speed reference according to:
This makes the drive suitable for centralized pumping-system control.
The product can be applied to many process industries, including:
The final selection should always be based on actual motor current and load characteristics rather than relying only on the nominal motor power.
The 690 VAC design makes the drive suitable for large motor systems.
Higher motor voltage can help reduce current for a given motor power.
This can be beneficial for large electrical distribution systems.
The 500 A current class provides substantial motor-control capability.
It is suitable for large industrial motors where smaller drive configurations would not provide sufficient current capacity.
The 530 kW Light-Duty rating is particularly attractive for large variable-torque applications.
Large centrifugal pumps and fans are good examples.
The 500 kW Normal-Duty rating makes the product suitable for a broad range of general industrial applications.
The 400 kW Heavy-Duty rating allows the drive to handle applications requiring a higher level of overload capability than typical variable-torque equipment.
Embedded EtherNet/IP provides straightforward integration into a networked automation architecture.
The drive can communicate with the plant controller and provide operational and diagnostic information.
The enclosure is appropriate for many industrial electrical-room environments.
It provides a substantially more protected arrangement than an open-type drive.
Frame 8 provides a platform for very large motor applications.
The physical size is substantial, but it allows the drive to accommodate the power level required by large industrial motors.
The No-HIM configuration is useful when the drive is operated through a centralized control system.
It is particularly suitable for:
The JN0 configuration uses the CM jumper installed arrangement.
This provides a defined common-mode configuration for the drive installation and distinguishes the model from related configurations with the jumper removed.
The closest comparison is the 20G1AJF500AN0NNNNN.
The two models have the same fundamental 690 VAC, 500 A PowerFlex 755 power class, but their configuration details differ.
| Parameter | 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN | 20G1AJF500AN0NNNNN |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 690 VAC | 690 VAC |
| Current | 500 A | 500 A |
| Light Duty | 530 kW | 530 kW |
| Normal Duty | 500 kW | 500 kW |
| Heavy Duty | 400 kW | 400 kW |
| Frame | 8 | 8 |
| Enclosure | IP54 / Type 12 | IP54 / Type 12 |
| Cooling | Forced Air | Forced Air |
| EtherNet/IP | Embedded | Embedded |
| Input | AC with Precharge | AC with Precharge |
| DC Terminals | None | None |
| Filtering | Filtered | Filtered |
| CM Jumper | Installed | Removed |
| Dynamic Braking | None | None |
| HIM | No HIM | No HIM |
The choice between the two should therefore be based largely on the required common-mode configuration and the electrical-system design.
The AN0 version has been identified as discontinued, with the JN0 version listed as its direct replacement configuration.
Another close alternative is 20G1AJF500JN4NNNNN.
The main distinction is the operator-interface configuration.
| Parameter | 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN | 20G1AJF500JN4NNNNN |
|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 690 VAC | 690 VAC |
| Current | 500 A | 500 A |
| Light Duty | 530 kW | 530 kW |
| Normal Duty | 500 kW | 500 kW |
| Heavy Duty | 400 kW | 400 kW |
| Frame | 8 | 8 |
| Enclosure | IP54 / Type 12 | IP54 / Type 12 |
| Cooling | Forced Air | Forced Air |
| Filtering | Filtered | Filtered |
| CM Jumper | Installed | Installed |
| Dynamic Braking | None | None |
| HIM | No HIM | Enhanced LCD / Full Numeric HIM |
| EtherNet/IP | Embedded | Embedded |
The JN0 configuration is better suited to centralized operation where a local keypad is unnecessary.
The JN4 configuration is more appropriate when local operator interaction is required.
The following five models are closely related 690 VAC PowerFlex 755 configurations.
| Model | Voltage | Current | LD Rating | ND Rating | HD Rating | Frame | HIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20G1AJF330JN0NNNNN | 690 VAC | 330 A | 355 kW | 315 kW | 250 kW | 8 | No HIM |
| 20G1AJF370JN0NNNNN | 690 VAC | 370 A | 400 kW | 355 kW | 300 kW | 8 | No HIM |
| 20G1AJF415JN0NNNNN | 690 VAC | 415 A | 450 kW | 400 kW | 355 kW | 8 | No HIM |
| 20G1AJF460JN0NNNNN | 690 VAC | 460 A | 500 kW | 450 kW | 375 kW | 8 | No HIM |
| 20G1AJF500JN4NNNNN | 690 VAC | 500 A | 530 kW | 500 kW | 400 kW | 8 | Enhanced LCD / Full Numeric |
The first four models provide lower-current alternatives within the same 690 VAC PowerFlex 755 family.
The 500 A JN4 configuration provides essentially the same high-power class while adding a local enhanced operator interface.
The 690 VAC selection table places the 265 A through 500 A models in the Frame 8 class and shows the progressive Light-Duty, Normal-Duty, and Heavy-Duty ratings.
| Model | Nominal Current | LD Current | ND Current | HD Current | LD Power | ND Power | HD Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20G1AJF330JN0NNNNN | 330 A | 370 A | 330 A | 265 A | 355 kW | 315 kW | 250 kW |
| 20G1AJF370JN0NNNNN | 370 A | 410 A | 370 A | 308 A | 400 kW | 355 kW | 300 kW |
| 20G1AJF415JN0NNNNN | 415 A | 460 A | 415 A | 370 A | 450 kW | 400 kW | 355 kW |
| 20G1AJF460JN0NNNNN | 460 A | 500 A | 460 A | 375 A | 500 kW | 450 kW | 375 kW |
| 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN | 500 A | 530 A | 500 A | 413 A | 530 kW | 500 kW | 400 kW |
This current progression is useful when standardizing a plant around the PowerFlex 755 family.
The drive should still be selected according to the motor nameplate current and actual load profile.
| Model | Series | Voltage | Current / Capacity | Motor Rating | Frame | Protection | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25B-D030N114 | PowerFlex 525 | 380–480 VAC | 30 A | Approx. 15 kW ND / 11 kW HD | D | IP20 | Compact machines |
| 25C-D030N114 | PowerFlex 527 | 380–480 VAC | 30 A | Approx. 15 kW ND / 11 kW HD | D | IP20 | Networked machine control |
| 20F1AND302JA0NNNNN | PowerFlex 753 | 480 VAC | 302 A | Approx. 250 HP ND / 200 HP HD | 7 | IP20/IP00 | Large industrial equipment |
| 20G1AJE460JN4NNNNN | PowerFlex 755 | 600 VAC | 460 A | Approx. 500 HP LD / 500 HP ND / 400 HP HD | 8 | IP54 | Large 600 V motor systems |
| 20G1AJF415JN4NNNNN | PowerFlex 755 | 690 VAC | 415 A | 450 kW LD / 400 kW ND / 355 kW HD | 8 | IP54 | Large 690 V motor systems |
These five models cover a much wider range of motor sizes and installation requirements.
The PowerFlex 525 and 527 models are intended for considerably smaller machine-level applications, while the PowerFlex 753 and 755 models address substantially larger industrial motors.
The 25B-D030N114 belongs to the PowerFlex 525 series.
It is a compact industrial AC drive intended for applications such as:
Its power capacity is far below the 500 A PowerFlex 755.
The main advantage is compactness and machine-level integration rather than large motor capacity.
The 25C-D030N114 belongs to the PowerFlex 527 series.
It is intended for networked machine-control applications.
Typical applications include:
Compared with the target PowerFlex 755, it is a much smaller drive.
Its value lies in compact machine integration rather than high-power motor control.
The 20F1AND302JA0NNNNN belongs to the PowerFlex 753 family.
It is intended for larger industrial applications using a 480 VAC motor system.
Potential applications include:
It provides an intermediate solution between compact PowerFlex drives and the very high-power PowerFlex 755.
The 20G1AJE460JN4NNNNN is a high-power PowerFlex 755 configuration in the 600 VAC class.
It is suitable for large motor applications where the plant uses a 600 VAC electrical system.
Its Frame 8 construction and protected enclosure make it comparable in overall application class to the 690 VAC target model.
The primary difference is the motor-voltage class.
The 20G1AJF415JN4NNNNN is a 690 VAC PowerFlex 755 configuration with a lower current rating than the target 500 A model.
It provides:
The JN4 configuration also provides a local enhanced operator interface.
It is therefore an attractive alternative when the motor does not require the full 500 A capacity and local operator access is desired.
| Application | Typical Duty | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| Large Centrifugal Pump | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Raw-Water Pump | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| High-Lift Pump | Normal | Excellent |
| Cooling-Water Pump | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Large Centrifugal Fan | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Furnace Fan | Normal | Very Good |
| Mine Ventilation Fan | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Process Blower | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Aeration Blower | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Dust-Collection Fan | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Large Conveyor | Normal / Heavy | Very Good |
| Mining Conveyor | Normal / Heavy | Very Good |
| Cement Conveyor | Normal / Heavy | Very Good |
| Bulk Material Handling | Normal | Very Good |
| Industrial Wastewater | Normal | Excellent |
| Process Water Pump | Light / Normal | Excellent |
| Steel Cooling System | Normal | Very Good |
| General Process Machinery | Normal / Heavy | Very Good |
| High-Inertia Machine | Heavy | Requires Engineering Review |
| Rapid-Stop Machinery | Special | Requires Braking Evaluation |
| Regenerative Load | Special | Requires Regenerative/Braking Evaluation |
Large pump systems can benefit from variable-speed control.
Instead of operating a pump continuously at full speed, the drive can adjust motor speed to match the process requirement.
This can provide improvements in:
For a 500 kW-class pumping system, variable-speed operation can also provide much finer control than a simple fixed-speed motor arrangement.
The same principle applies to large fan systems.
Fan speed can be adjusted according to the actual process demand.
Potential applications include:
This can improve process flexibility and reduce unnecessary full-speed operation when the process does not require maximum airflow.
For large conveyors, controlled acceleration is a major benefit of a variable-frequency drive.
The drive can gradually increase motor speed rather than applying the full mechanical demand immediately.
This can help reduce shock on:
It also allows conveyor speed to be adjusted according to production requirements.
Mining equipment often requires high motor power and centralized monitoring.
The drive can provide:
This makes it suitable for large mining auxiliary and process systems.
Large water systems often have changing process requirements.
For example, pump speed may need to change according to:
The PowerFlex 755 can operate as part of a closed-loop control system in which the controller continuously adjusts motor speed.
This is one of the most practical uses of a high-power variable-speed drive.
The combination of high-power motor control and EtherNet/IP provides a convenient architecture for automated plants.
A typical system can be arranged as:
Process Sensor
↓
PLC / DCS
↓
EtherNet/IP
↓
PowerFlex 755
↓
Motor
The controller can monitor the drive and adjust the operating reference according to process requirements.
This architecture is particularly useful when a plant contains many large variable-speed motors.
Because the drive is a Frame 8 high-power unit, adequate installation space is essential.
The electrical room should provide:
The approximate basic Frame 8 reference weight is around 644 kg.
The final installed assembly may be heavier.
Floor loading should therefore be checked during project engineering.
A height of approximately 2477 mm requires careful transportation planning.
Before installation, the following should be checked:
The drive produces significant heat because of its high electrical capacity.
The electrical room should therefore be designed to remove the combined heat generated by all installed equipment.
Important considerations include:
For installations containing multiple 500 A-class drives, HVAC calculations should consider the total drive-room heat load rather than evaluating each drive independently.
A large industrial drive should be incorporated into a preventive-maintenance program.
Maintenance activities can include:
The No-HIM configuration is well suited to facilities where maintenance personnel access diagnostics through centralized systems or engineering tools.
The embedded EtherNet/IP capability allows the drive to operate as part of a larger industrial control network.
A typical architecture may contain:
Central PLC
↓
Industrial Ethernet
↓
Multiple PowerFlex 755 Drives
↓
Large Industrial Motors
The same network can be used to monitor:
This can reduce the need for independent local control stations.
For a large plant, using several current ratings from the same PowerFlex 755 family can simplify engineering.
A typical motor-drive selection structure can be organized around:
| Drive Model | Current | LD Power | ND Power | HD Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20G1AJF330JN0NNNNN | 330 A | 355 kW | 315 kW | 250 kW |
| 20G1AJF370JN0NNNNN | 370 A | 400 kW | 355 kW | 300 kW |
| 20G1AJF415JN0NNNNN | 415 A | 450 kW | 400 kW | 355 kW |
| 20G1AJF460JN0NNNNN | 460 A | 500 kW | 450 kW | 375 kW |
| 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN | 500 A | 530 kW | 500 kW | 400 kW |
This creates a straightforward current-capacity progression for large 690 VAC motor systems.
Plant standardization can simplify:
Before applying the 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN to a motor, the following should be checked:
| Selection Item | Engineering Requirement |
|---|---|
| Supply Voltage | 690 VAC |
| Supply Phase | Three Phase |
| Motor Voltage | Verify |
| Motor Current | Verify |
| Motor Power | Verify |
| Duty Classification | LD / ND / HD |
| Starting Torque | Verify |
| Continuous Torque | Verify |
| Overload Requirement | Verify |
| Acceleration Time | Verify |
| Deceleration Time | Verify |
| Load Inertia | Verify |
| Regenerative Energy | Evaluate |
| Braking Requirement | Evaluate |
| Ambient Temperature | Verify |
| Installation Altitude | Verify |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Enclosure Environment | Verify |
| Motor Cable Length | Verify |
| EMC Requirements | Verify |
| Grounding System | Verify |
| CM Jumper Configuration | Installed |
| Local HIM Requirement | No HIM |
| Network Architecture | EtherNet/IP |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Allen-Bradley |
| Product Family | PowerFlex |
| Series | PowerFlex 750-Series |
| Drive | PowerFlex 755 |
| Model | 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN |
| Voltage | 690 VAC |
| Phase | Three Phase |
| Nominal Current | 500 A |
| Light Duty | 530 kW |
| Normal Duty | 500 kW |
| Heavy Duty | 400 kW |
| Light-Duty Current | 530 A |
| Normal-Duty Current | 500 A |
| Heavy-Duty Current | 413 A |
| Frame | 8 |
| Cooling | Forced Air |
| Enclosure | IP54 / Type 12 |
| Cabinet Style | MCC Style |
| Cabinet Depth | 800 mm |
| Approx. Height | 2477 mm |
| Approx. Width | 600 mm |
| Approx. Depth | 800 mm |
| Approx. Filtered Depth | 898 mm |
| Approx. Weight | 644 kg |
| Input Type | AC Input with Precharge |
| DC Terminals | None |
| Filtering | Filtered |
| CM Jumper | Installed |
| Dynamic Braking | None |
| Communication | Embedded EtherNet/IP |
| HIM | Blank / No HIM |
| Operating Temperature Reference | -20 to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature Reference | -40 to +70 °C |
| Typical Applications | Pumps, fans, blowers, conveyors, mining, cement, water, process industries |
The 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN combines several characteristics that are valuable in large industrial drive systems.
Its 690 VAC voltage class is appropriate for large motors.
Its 500 A nominal current rating provides substantial motor-control capacity.
Its 530 kW Light-Duty, 500 kW Normal-Duty, and 400 kW Heavy-Duty ratings allow the same drive platform to address different application load profiles.
Its Frame 8 IP54 / Type 12 construction provides a protected industrial cabinet arrangement.
Its forced-air cooling is suitable for the thermal requirements associated with this high-power class.
Its embedded EtherNet/IP capability allows integration into centralized automation systems.
Its No-HIM configuration is particularly useful for plants where the main operator interface is located remotely.
Its CM jumper installed configuration differentiates it from the related AN0 model and can be selected according to the plant’s electrical and EMC requirements.
Its no-dynamic-braking configuration is well suited to applications where regenerative energy is limited or where braking is not a primary requirement.
The model can be considered for the following application categories:
Large pumping stations, water transfer, cooling-water systems, industrial wastewater, and process-water systems.
Large ventilation fans, dewatering pumps, conveyors, and material-processing equipment.
Large fans, blowers, conveyors, material handling, dust collection, and plant utilities.
Cooling-water pumps, process fans, exhaust systems, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment.
Large process machines, pumps, fans, blowers, and material-handling systems.
Large pumps, fans, blowers, cooling systems, and other high-power auxiliary equipment.
Large variable-speed process machinery requiring centralized monitoring and control.
The Allen-Bradley 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN is a high-capacity PowerFlex 755 AC drive designed for large industrial motor applications.
Its core specification can be summarized as:
690 VAC
500 A
530 kW Light Duty
500 kW Normal Duty
400 kW Heavy Duty
Frame 8
IP54 / Type 12
800 mm Deep MCC Style
Forced Air
Embedded EtherNet/IP
Filtered
CM Jumper Installed
No Dynamic Braking
No HIM
The combination of high voltage, high current, protected cabinet construction, network communication, and multiple duty ratings makes the drive suitable for large pumps, fans, blowers, conveyors, mining equipment, cement equipment, water systems, and process machinery.
The JN0 configuration is particularly attractive when a project requires the 690 VAC / 500 A PowerFlex 755 platform with the CM jumper installed and without a local HIM.
For installations that require a local operator interface, the closely related 20G1AJF500JN4NNNNN is a more appropriate configuration.
For projects requiring a lower current rating, the 330 A, 370 A, 415 A, and 460 A JN0 models provide a logical progression within the same 690 VAC PowerFlex 755 family.
For large industrial plants, this family approach can simplify engineering, commissioning, maintenance, spare-parts management, and operator training.
Overall, the 20G1AJF500JN0NNNNN is best regarded as a high-power, network-ready, enclosed industrial variable-frequency drive for large 690 VAC motor systems where centralized automation and substantial motor-control capacity are required.