Chapter  11  Specification  |  VP3000 
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11-4 Derating Curve 
If the AC motor drive operates at the rated current, the ambient temperature needs to 
be between -10– +40°C. If the temperature is above 40°C, decrease 2% of the rated 
current for every 1°C increase in temperature. The maximum allowable temperature is 
60°C. 
If the AC motor drive operates at the rated current, the ambient temperature needs to 
be between -10– +50°C. If the temperature is above 50°C, decrease 2% of the rated 
current for every 1°C increase in temperature. The maximum allowable temperature is 
60°C. 
Table 9-5   
Ambient Temperature Derating Curve 
460V   
IP20 UL Open Type or IP00 Chassis: 
The rated output current derating (%) when carrier frequency is the default value: 
Ambient Temp. (Ta)/   
100% Load 
Carrier Frequency (kHz)         
Table 9-6   
IP20 UL Type 1: 
The rated output current derating (%) when carrier frequency is the default value: 
Ambient Temp. (Ta)/   
100% Load 
Carrier Frequency (kHz)         
50
60
70
80
90
100
30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Drive Rated Output Current (%)
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Derating for Ambient Temperature
IP20 UL Open Type/ IP00 Chassis IP20 UL Type 1