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22A-A1P5F104 PowerFlex 4 AC Drive by Allen-Bradley

The 22A-A1P5F104 is a small, reliable AC drive from the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 4 line. It takes 200–240V AC single-phase input. It gives 0.2 kW (0.25 HP) at 1.5 A. The flange mount saves panel space. An RS-485 DSI port and Modbus RTU come built in. It runs simple motors without extra cost or setup.

Core Specs at a Glance

• Brand: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
• Model: 22A-A1P5F104
• Series: PowerFlex 4
• Type: AC adjustable-frequency drive
• Input: 200–240V AC, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz
• Input range: 180–265V AC
• Output power: 0.2 kW (0.25 HP)
• Output current: 1.5 A continuous
• Output voltage: 0–230V, three-phase
• Output frequency: 0–240 Hz, programmable
• Carrier frequency: 2–16 kHz, default 4 kHz
• Overload: 150% for 60 s, 200% for 3 s
• Efficiency: 97.5% typical
• Speed regulation: ±2% across 40:1 range
• Accel/decel: 0–600 s, 0.1 s steps
• Enclosure: Flange mount, IP20 open type
• Frame: A
• Cooling: convection, no fan
• Dimensions: 210.0 × 175.0 × 147.5 mm
• Weight: 3.372 kg
• Operating temp: -10 to +50 °C
• Storage temp: -40 to +85 °C
• Humidity: 0–95% non-condensing
• Altitude: 1000 m without derating
• Shock: 15 g, 11 ms
• Vibration: 1 g, 5–2000 Hz
• Sound: 50 dBA at 1 m

Catalog Suffix Tree

• 22A — PowerFlex 4 drive
  • A — 240V AC, 1-phase input
    • 1P5 — 1.5 A output, 0.2 kW / 0.25 HP
      • F — flange mount, IP20 open type
        • 1 — fixed keypad interface
          • 0 — no integral EMC filter
            • 4 — standard build

What It Is Good For

• Small conveyors and belt feeders
• Pumps and fans with light loads
• Door and gate operators
• Simple mixers and agitators
• Packaging indexers with basic speed control
• Hobby and workshop machines
• Retrofit jobs that need a tiny footprint

Installation Guide

• Cut the panel opening to 145 mm wide. Fit the flange through the cutout.
• Mount the drive vertically. No fan means free airflow matters.
• Wire 200–240V single-phase to L1 and L2. Ground the chassis.
• Connect the motor to T1, T2 and T3. Use a 10 A branch fuse.
• Add a brake resistor if you need fast stops. Use 60 Ω minimum.
• Fit the 22-JBAA kit for NEMA 1 protection.
• Use the L-type filter 22-RF010-AL for CE jobs.
• Keep motor cable short. 10 m max in most CE setups.
• Wire the RS-485 port with shielded twisted pair. Add terminators at the ends.
• Set node address, baud rate and RTU format before power-up.

Setup and Maintenance Ease

• Fixed keypad and LED display make setup quick.
• Set two accel and two decel times with simple parameters.
• Choose from Ramp, Coast, DC-Brake, Ramp-to-Hold or S Curve stops.
• Tune speed with the analog pot or a 0–10V / 4–20 mA signal.
• No fan means less dust and fewer parts to fail.
• Wipe the heatsink clean. Keep vents clear.
• Check RS-485 wiring if Modbus drops. Loose shields are a common cause.

Compatibility Notes

• Speaks Modbus RTU over RS-485 with function codes 03, 06 and 16.
• Supports up to 247 nodes. Add repeaters past 32 nodes.
• Works with the 1769-SM2 Compact I/O module.
• Uses the 22-XCOMM-DC-BASE kit for external network adapters.
• Accepts remote keypads 22-HIM-C2, 22-HIM-C2S and 22-HIM-A3.
• No encoder input and no closed-loop vector mode.
• No communication card slot. Use the RS-485 port or an external kit.

Certifications

• cULus: UL 508C and CSA C22.2 No. 14
• CE: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• Harmonics: meets EN 61000-3-2 without extra filters
• KC: registration KCC-REM-RAA-22A
• Ecodesign: meets IE2 efficiency class
• No STO: no functional safety rating on this model

Package Contents

• One 22A-A1P5F104 PowerFlex 4 AC drive, Frame A flange mount
• Fixed keypad and LED display, factory fitted
• Printed installation and safety sheets

Order separately: 22-JBAA IP30 kit, 22-RF010-AL line filter, brake resistor and RS-485 cable.

FAQ

• Can it run a motor with no encoder?
  Yes. It is open-loop only. You set speed with a pot, a voltage signal or a network command.
• Why does my drive stop when the panel gets hot?
  The limit is 50 °C in open type. Fit the 22-JBAA kit and the limit drops to 40 °C. Improve airflow instead.
• How short must the motor cable be for CE?
  10 m with an L-type filter in restricted areas. Just 1 m in unrestricted areas with an S-type filter.
• Does the flange mount fit a standard panel?
  Yes. You need a 145 mm wide cutout. The body sits behind the plate and the heatsink stays outside.
• What causes a Modbus timeout on this unit?
  Wrong node address or a missing terminator. Check address A104 and baud rate A103 first.
• Can I add a network card later?
  No slot exists. Use the RS-485 port or an external 22-XCOMM-DC-BASE kit with an adapter.
• Is a brake resistor required?
  Only for hard stops or high inertia loads. Use 60 Ω or higher and a 5% duty cycle resistor.