22F-B017N103 — V-mini Micro Drive, 240V Three-Phase Input, 0.75 kW, IP30

The 22F-B017N103 is a 0.75 kW / 1 HP micro drive from the V-mini series, configured for 200–240V AC three-phase input. Output current is 1.7A to a three-phase motor. The IP30 / NEMA 1 enclosure adds a top cover to the standard open-type housing — appropriate for open-rack or semi-exposed installations where the drive is accessible. At 55 mm mounting width, it's one of the narrowest drives available at this power level.

The V-mini targets applications where panel space is genuinely constrained and the feature set needed is modest. No fieldbus port, no sensorless vector mode, no option card expansion — just reliable V/Hz control with a set of programmable I/O that handles most simple machine drives. For OEM builders specifying small drives in quantity for compact equipment, the 55 mm footprint and clean feature set keep both the panel and the bill of materials tight.

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Part Number	22F-B017N103
Power Rating	0.75 kW / 1 HP
Input Voltage	200–240V AC, Three-Phase
Output Current	1.7 A
Output Frequency Range	0–400 Hz
Control Mode	V/Hz
Digital Inputs	4 × 24V DC (programmable)
Analog Input	1 × 0–10V DC
Relay Output	1 × Form A (NO)
Enclosure	IP30 / NEMA 1
Mounting Width	55 mm
Operating Temperature	−10°C to 50°C
Approvals	UL, CE, C-Tick

Three-Phase 240V at 0.75 kW — The Right Application Window

The 22F-B series covers 200–240V three-phase input, which includes the 208V and 240V three-phase supplies common in North American facilities and the 220V supplies found in many industrial environments outside Europe. At 0.75 kW / 1 HP, it sits at a natural boundary in machine design: small enough to use a micro drive, large enough that V/Hz control is adequate for most centrifugal loads and many constant-torque applications.

Fans, small pump drives, lab mixers, compact conveyor sections, and agitator drives on process equipment in the sub-1 HP class are the day-to-day use cases. Where torque at low speed is critical — drives that need to hold tension or push against a constant load from near standstill — the V/Hz control mode is a limitation. SVC (sensorless vector) isn't available on the V-mini; for those applications, stepping up to the 22A or 22B platform is worth the added cost.

For purely centrifugal loads, V/Hz is entirely adequate at this power level. A centrifugal pump or fan at 240V three-phase has torque demand that scales with speed squared — at 50% speed, it only needs 25% of full-load torque. V/Hz delivers that comfortably, and the lack of SVC makes no difference to application performance.

Commissioning in Four Steps

The V-mini doesn't require software for basic commissioning. The LED keypad on the front face navigates the parameter tree:

Motor nameplate data: enter the motor's rated voltage, rated current, rated frequency, and rated speed (RPM). The drive uses these to set V/Hz curve, overload protection, and slip compensation.
Speed reference source: default is the HIM keypad. Change to analog input (0–10V) for potentiometer or PLC control, or to digital preset for fixed-speed operation.
Acceleration and deceleration ramp times: default 10 seconds each. Reduce for fast-response applications; increase for high-inertia loads that would otherwise cause an overvoltage fault on deceleration.
Test run: command low speed (10–15 Hz) and verify motor direction and absence of unusual vibration or noise before running at full speed. Check that the output current at no-load is close to the motor's no-load current spec.

FAQ

Q: Can this drive accept single-phase input if three-phase isn't available?

No. The 22F-B is rated for three-phase input. Operating from single-phase causes unbalanced DC bus charging, increased ripple, and overheating of the internal capacitors. For single-phase supplies, the 22F-A or 22F-B single-phase variants are the correct choice.

Q: Is there a way to add network communication to this drive?

The V-mini has no option port and does not support communication card expansion. Network control requires a different drive platform — the 22A or 22B series with an option port accepts DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, and other communication cards.

Q: Can the relay output be used to signal a run confirmation to a PLC?

Yes. The relay output can be configured to energize when the drive is running (at speed), on fault, or on several other drive status conditions. Wire the relay contact to a PLC digital input for hardwired status monitoring when network control is not available.

Q: What is the minimum speed the drive can maintain reliably on a pump load?

For centrifugal pump loads with V/Hz control, reliable operation typically starts around 10–15 Hz. Below this, the motor's self-cooling fan (on standard TEFC motors) may not provide adequate airflow for the motor's thermal protection. Running continuously below 15 Hz on a self-cooled motor for extended periods risks motor overheating.

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