Optidrive IP66/NEMA 4X

11th January 2010

Expanding on the success of the Optidrive E2, IP20 and IP55/NEMX 12 products, the Optidrive E2 IP66/NEMA 4X is ideal for food and beverage as well as pharmaceutical applications. The IP66 / NEMA 4X enclosure is a cost-effective, washdown duty Optidrive for low power situations. Ready for high-pressure washdown, the IP66 / NEMA 4X can mount directly on your processing equipment.




Available for all Optidrive E2 variants up to 7.5kW/10HP in 3 physical frames sizes.
Key Benefits
  • High Pressure Washdown duty IP66/NEMA4X for indoor use
  • Specially Coated heatsinks to protect against corrosion
  • Dust tight seals to prevent water, oil & dust entering the enclosure
  • No external Fans to replace
  • Switched or non-switched versions
  • Easy setup with default parameters suitable for most applications
  • Rapid programming with Optistick & Optiwand PDA
  • Rugged industrial 40°C ambient rating for tough and hot applications Wall mountable
  • Conduit cable entry
  • Convenient keypad control
  • Optional built-in RFI/EMC Filter
  • Integral Brake Chopper on Sizes 2 & 3
  • MODBUS RTU serial communication as standard
  • PI control for feedback applications


Switched Option
  • Local potentiometer for speed control
  • Drive FWD/OFF/REV switch - Programmable for Hand / Auto (Local / Remote) applications
  • Local Power Isolator - Provides the ability to isolate the motor for maintenance and servicing.


Enclosure Ratings Explained

IP66
An IP number contains two numbers (i.e. IP65) in most instances which relate to the level of protection provided by an enclosure or housing.

The first number relates to protection from solids as follows:
6 Dust tight.

The second number relates to protection from liquids as follows:
6 Protection against powerful jets of water.

NEMA 4X Enclosures constructed for indoor use to provide a degree of protection to personnel against incidental contact with the enclosed equipment; to provide a degree of protection against falling dirt, windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Enclosure is protected against corrosion.