INVT GD350A 185 kW VFD | 400 V 3-Phase Inverter (Dual-Rating)

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  • Power Rating: 185 kW (Normal Duty) / 160 kW (Heavy Duty) at 3-Phase 400V AC

  • Control Precision: ±0.02% (VC), ±0.2% (SVC) speed accuracy

  • High Starting Torque: Up to 200% at 0 Hz for synchronous motors

  • Motor Compatibility: Auto-tuning for asynchronous & synchronous motors

  • Overload Protection: 150% (1 min), 180% (10s), 200% (1s)

  • Built-in Safety: Integrated Safe Torque Off (STO)

  • Advanced Braking: Dynamic, DC, magnetic & short-circuit braking

  • EMC Filter (C3): Built-in noise suppression

  • Flexible Interfaces: Digital, analog, pulse, relay, HDI, USB

  • Industrial Protocols: Modbus RTU (standard); CANopen, Profibus, Profinet (optional)

  • Wireless Ready: Optional Bluetooth/WiFi modules (INVT-Workshop app)

  • Custom PLC Logic: 128kB internal program memory

  • Applications: Ideal for HVAC, pumps, conveyors, CNC, textiles, and energy systems

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Description

The INVT GD350A 185 kW is a high-performance vector-control drive designed for demanding industrial applications. Offering dual-rating operation (185 kW Normal Duty / 160 kW Heavy Duty), it delivers stable torque at low speeds, advanced motor protection, and flexible communication options.
Ideal for HVAC systems, pumps, compressors, and industrial automation in manufacturing, packaging, and textile sectors.


Key Specifications

  • Power Rating: 185 kW (Normal Duty) / 160 kW (Heavy Duty)

  • Voltage: 3-Phase 400V AC

  • Control Modes: Vector Control (VC), Sensorless Vector Control (SVC), Torque Control, V/F Control

  • Speed Control Accuracy: ±0.2% (SVC), ±0.02% (VC)

  • Starting Torque:

    • Asynchronous Motors: 0.25Hz / 150%

    • Synchronous Motors: 0Hz / 200%


Precision Motor Control & Efficiency

The INVT GD350A 185 kW features advanced I/F and torque control algorithms, ensuring smooth and accurate speed regulation with strong torque down to zero speed. It supports both asynchronous and synchronous motors, with a built-in motor auto-tuning function for optimized efficiency, energy savings, and extended motor life.

  • Torque Control Accuracy: 10% (SVC), 5% (VC)

  • Motor Auto-Tuning: Supports asynchronous and synchronous motors

  • Rotating Speed Tracking: Seamless control mode switching without current shocks

  • Built-In EMC Filter (C3): Compact noise suppression ensures compliance and reliability


Robust Protection & Stability

Designed for demanding industrial environments, the GD350A 185 kW maximizes uptime with intelligent fault prevention mechanisms.

  • Overload Capacity: 150% for 1 min | 180% for 10 s | 200% for 1 s

  • Fault Protections (30+ types): Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Overheating, Phase Loss, Short Circuit

  • Voltage & Current Control: Prevents overvoltage stalls and suppresses surges during acceleration/deceleration

  • Safe Torque Off (STO): Integrated certified safety for emergency stops


Advanced Braking & Uninterrupted Operation

The GD350A 185 kW ensures safe stops even under high-inertia loads and maintains operation during short-term power interruptions.

  • Braking Modes: Dynamic, DC Injection, Magnetic, Short-Circuit Braking

  • Ride-Through Support: Keeps critical processes running during temporary power loss – essential for textiles, chemicals, and industrial automation


Expandability & Intelligent Features

Customize the inverter to your exact requirements with modular slots and programmable logic.

  • PLC Function: 128kB memory for tailored automation logic

  • Expansion Slots (x3): For I/O cards, feedback modules, and communication protocols

  • Position Control Accuracy: ±1 pulse

  • Digital Noise Suppression: For high-speed, error-free communication even in harsh EMI environments


Connectivity & Remote Management

The GD350A 185kW is built for smart factories and Industry 4.0 environments.

  • Standard Protocol: Modbus RTU

  • Optional Protocols: CANopen, Profibus DP, Profinet

  • Wireless Monitoring: Bluetooth & WiFi modules (optional) support mobile app control (INVT-Workshop) within 30m

  • USB Interface: Curve capture and diagnostics

  • Interfaces:

    • 4 digital inputs, 2 high-speed pulse inputs

    • 2 analog inputs, 2 relay outputs

    • 2 analog outputs, 1 digital output

    • 2x HDI ports for high-speed AB pulse input


User-Friendly Operation

  • LCD Keypad: Multi-language interface for intuitive setup

  • PC Interface: Supports Ethernet, USB-RS485, and cloud access via UDP/MQTT protocols


Applications

  • HVAC Systems (AHUs, fans, chillers)

  • Pumps (Water supply, wastewater, irrigation)

  • Conveyors & Packaging Lines

  • CNC & Machine Tools

  • Textile and Chemical Processing

  • Renewable Energy Systems


See our full range of 400 V variable frequency drives, covering all power ratings from 0.75 to 500 kW.

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Additional information

Brake Chopper

Communication Protocols

Ethernet/IP, Profinet, CAN Master/Slave, etc. (extension card is needed), Modbus RTU & ASCII

Control Methods

SVPWM, SVC (Sensorless Vector Control), VC (Vector Control with Encoder)

Dual Rating Capability

Dual Rating

EMC Filter

Input Voltage

Motor Compatibility

Asynchronous Motors, Synchronous motors

Mounting Type

Wall and Flange Mounting

Safety Features

User Interface

Multi-function LCD keypad

Specification

P (Normal Duty) Motor Rated Power 185
Rated Current 340
G (Heavy Duty) Motor Rated Power 160
Rated Current 305
Line Voltage, Frequency AC 3-ph. 380 V … 440 V (-15% … +10%), 50 Hz/60 Hz (± 5%)
Output Voltage 3-ph. 0 V … 480 V (max. input voltage)
Overload Capacity 150% for 60s in G setting (Heavy Duty), 120% for 60s in P setting (Normal Duty)
Output Frequency 0 … 590 Hz
Control Inputs  Analog: 2 inputs (AI1: 0 … 10 V / 0(4) … 20 mA; AI2: -10 … 10 V), optionally expandable
Digital: 6 programmable inputs, including 2 high-speed inputs (50 kHz) for speed setpoint or actual value via incremental or pulse encoders, optionally expandable
Control Outputs  Analog: 1 programmable output 0 … 10 V / 0(4) … 20 mA, optionally expandable
Digital: 2 programmable outputs, one of them high-speed (50 kHz), potential-free, optionally expandable
Relays: 2 programmable changeover contacts (NO/NC), optionally expandable
Interfaces RS485 (terminals) as standard, up to 3 freely configurable option interfaces for communication modules, terminal expansions, feedbacks, and PLC cards
Brake Chopper optional
EMC Filter Integrated IEC61800-3 C3; IEC61800-3 C1 & C2 optional
DC Reactor optional
Safety Functions Two-channel STO (Safe Torque Off) (IEC61800-5-2, SIL2, PL “d”)
Protection Rating IP20, optional IP55
Ambient Temperature -10°C … +50°C; power reduction required if ambient temperature exceeds +40°C, air cooling
Certification CE, TÜV
Dimensions / Weight 500 mm x 870 mm x 360 mm / 101 kg

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FAQ

1. What is the power rating of the INVT GD350A 185 kW?
The INVT GD350A 185 kW (400 V 3-phase) provides dual ratings: 185 kW for Normal Duty and 160 kW for Heavy Duty, suitable for demanding industrial applications.

2. Which industries and applications are ideal for the GD350A 185 kW?
It is commonly used in HVAC systems, industrial pumps, conveyors, machine tools, textiles, food processing, and renewable energy installations, offering precise motor control and reliability.

3. How does the GD350A 185 kW improve motor performance?
Equipped with advanced vector control, ±0.02% speed accuracy, and automatic motor tuning for both asynchronous and synchronous motors, the GD350A 185 kW ensures precise torque and speed management.

4. What safety features are included in the GD350A 185 kW?
The inverter integrates Safe Torque Off (STO), overload protection up to 200% of nominal current for short durations, and comprehensive fault detection to protect motors and connected systems.

5. Can the GD350A 185 kW handle variable loads?
Yes. It supports high overload endurance (150% for 1 minute) and advanced braking modes—dynamic, DC, flux, and short-circuit braking—to safely manage fluctuating industrial loads.

6. Which connectivity options are available?
Modbus RTU is standard. Optional modules include CANopen, Profibus DP, Profinet, along with digital, analog, and pulse I/O, USB, and HDI ports for flexible system integration.

7. Is remote monitoring supported?
Yes, with optional Bluetooth or WiFi modules, the GD350A 185 kW can be monitored and controlled via the INVT Workshop app up to 30 meters away.

8. How does it respond to power interruptions?
During short power outages, the inverter maintains motor operation to ensure stable, uninterrupted performance for critical industrial processes.

9. Is the GD350A 185 kW easy to program?
It features a built-in PLC with 128 kB memory, an LCD control panel, and flexible expansion slots for additional I/O, communication, or feedback modules, allowing customized automation.

10. What are the main benefits of the GD350A 185 kW in industrial applications?
Precise motor control, robust overload protection, flexible connectivity, advanced safety, and energy efficiency help increase productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize operations.

Documentation for INVT GD350A 3-Phase 400V 185kW:

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