Schneider Electric ATV16U09M2 Variable Frequency Drive

Schneider Electric’s ATV16U09M2 Altivar 16 variable frequency drive is a compact, 0.37 kW (0.5 hp) motor controller designed for 1‑phase 200–240 V input to drive small asynchronous motors. The U09/M2 variant operates from 230 V nominal with IP31 enclosure for indoor mounting, in a footprint measuring 160 mm high, 150 mm wide, and 120 mm deep. It provides a 0.5–400 Hz output frequency range, with a continuous output current of 3.3 A and an apparent power of 1 kVA (line current 7.3 A at 200 V or 6.1 A at 240 V). The drive’s switching frequency is nominally 4 kHz, selectable 12–16 kHz with a derating factor, and its Modbus RTU communication runs over RS‑485 via a single RJ45 port at 9600 or 19200 baud with 8‑bit data and configurable parity. Output voltage is limited to the power supply voltage, reinforcing its role as a compact control solution for small, single‑phase asynchronous motors within the Altivar 16 family.