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VFD - Motor Drive Rating

Variable-Frequency Drive rating for a given motor - drive current rated ≥ motor full-load current × 1.1 with overload headroom.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

Idrive1.1InI_{drive} \geq 1.1 \cdot I_n
SymbolMeaningUnit
InI_nMotor full-load currentA
IdriveI_{drive}Required drive continuous currentA

Source: ABB / Danfoss VFD Marine Handbook

In short

Variable-Frequency Drive rating for a given motor - drive current rated \u2265 motor full-load current \u00d7 1.

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