Control Techniques | Commander S | General Purpose Micro AC Drive 0.18 to 4 kW (0.25 to 5 hp) 1Φ 100 & 200 V, 3Φ 200 & 400

Commander S

General Purpose Micro AC Drive
0.18 to 4 kW (0.25 to 5 hp)
1Φ 100 & 200 V, 3Φ 200 & 400

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Making simple applications, simple.

Take charge of motor control and energy savings with the latest addition to the Control Techniques portfolio. With a feature set optimised for simple applications, Commander S provides a cost-effective solution for installations that require plug and play convenience straight from the box.

Commander S is the first drive to come with an app interface as a standard feature. The Marshal app is our revolutionary way to interface with the drive covering commissioning, monitoring, diagnostics and support.

Marshal: your drive expert in the field

Revolutionise the way you interface with your drive

Control Techniques has a long tradition of challenging the status-quo with innovative ideas and making a profound impact in the drives industry. And we've done it again with Marshal: Control Techniques is the 1st drive supplier to implement NFC technology as standard on a drive and offer the Marshal app interface at no extra cost.

Marshal is your drive expert in the field. This rich content interface means you can commission, clone, diagnose system issues and monitor the drive in just a few screen taps.

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Benefits

Easy to install The sleek curved design of Commander S optimises component layout for a small footprint and easy access to terminals. The click-on/click-off DIN rail mount makes installation remarkably easy.
Easy to use Using our new Marshal app (Android/iOS) your drive can be configured in under 60 seconds.
Reliable Durability is at the core of Commander S design, guaranteeing performance throughout its whole lifetime.
Cost effective Equipped with unique features designed to save you time, energy and money.
Free 5 year warranty* Our Commander S series is built and verified to be robust. In fact, it is so reliable we are confident enough to supply it with a free five-year warranty. *Warranty terms and conditions apply.

Applications

Fan, pump, compressor applications

Improved energy efficiency during periods of low demand
PID functionality makes advanced control easy and efficient without the need of an external controller
Easily avoid equipment resonant frequencies and reduce high vibration levels using the skip frequency
Catch an already spinning motor to reduce start-up time and increase productivity
Motor thermal protection prevents overheating of the motor during operation
Fire mode maximises availability of a building's smoke extraction system in the event of a fire. Once activated the drive will run until failure

Moving applications
Conveyors, Treadmills, Automatic Doors & Barriers

Reliable speed control with onboard communications
S-ramp acceleration / deceleration profiling provides smooth speed transitions minimising machine jerk
Linear V to F with a controllable boost to get the machine running
Drive overload capacity up to 150% for rapid acceleration or load changes
DC braking with stop indication used to stop the motor quickly

Processing applications
Mixers, Crushers, Agitators, Centrifuges, Kneaders, Spinning & Braiding Machines for Textiles

Ease of integration to external PLC or other management systems with on board communications
Stability optimiser for improved motor control
Resistance compensation for excellent torque performance
Built-in EMC filter effectively reduces electromagnetic interference

Software

Connect - intuitive commissioning software Connect is our latest drive configuration tool for commissioning, optimising and monitoring drive/system performance. Download
Product portal Our product portal provides you with detailed product specifications, datasheets, 3D CAD models and a product configurator. Go to portal

Power & control

Voltage	1Φ AC 100 & 200 V 3Φ AC 200 & 400 V
Power Range	0.18 to 4 kW / 0.25 to 5 hp
Duty Rating	Heavy Duty
Input Frequency	50/60 Hz
Output Frequency	0 to 300 Hz
Switching Frequency	4 kHz and 12 kHz
Motor Control	Linear V to F, Square V to F, Resistance, Compensation
Stopping Modes	Coast, Ramp, Ramp & DC Injection Braking, DC Braking with 0 Hz detect, Timed DC Braking, Distance Stop

Communications

RJ45 for Modbus RTU
NFC for app interface

Inputs & outputs

Analogue	2 x Analogue inputs 1 x Analogue output
Digital	4 x Digital inputs 1 x Digital input / output
Relay	1 x Relay (single pole, double throw relay)

Standards

Approvals	CE, UKCA, cUL, C-Tick, EAC, KC
Product Safety Standards	IEC/EN/KN/UL 61800-5-1, CSA C22.2 No.274, GB12668.501-2013
Emission Compliance	C3 internal EMC filters C1 & C2 with external EMC filters C1 internal EMC filters, for selected 1Φ 200 V variants

Mounting & environment

IP Rating	IP20
Mounting	Click on/click off DIN rail mount Screw mount 0 mm side by side
Ambient Temperature	Operation without de-rate: -10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F) Operation with de-rate: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) Storage: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F)

Remote interface

Remote Keypad IP66 Remote mountable, intuitive plain text, multilingual LCD keypad for rapid setup and helpful diagnostics from the outside of a panel. Meets IP66 (NEMA 4).
HMI The MCh panels and MChMobile Software have been designed for the easy development of HMI applications including factory and building automation.

Optional extras

Terminal Cover Commander S has a terminal cover fitted as standard. These are also available as a spare. Frame 1 ordering code: 3880-0040-00 Frame 2 & 3 ordering code: 3880-0041-00
Cable Management Bracket Use of the optional cable management bracket allows the wiring cables to be neatly secured under the drive.
Fibre Filter The optional fibre filter allows the drive to operate efficiently even in environments prone to airborne fibres (e.g.: textile applications). Filter cleaning can be incorporated into the preventative maintenance cycle, lowering the risk of an unplanned outage.
RS485 Cable The USB comms cable allows the drive to connect to a PC for use with Commander's PC tools.