25C-E6P6N104 Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 AC Drive 4 kW EtherNet/IP STO Frame B

25C-E6P6N104 PowerFlex 527 AC Drive

The 25C-E6P6N104 is a PowerFlex 527 AC drive from the PowerFlex 520 Series by Allen-Bradley. It offers 4 kW of power in a compact Frame B. Moreover, it brings dual EtherNet/IP and built-in safety to the machine. Therefore, it suits many industrial tasks.

Technical Data

• Brand: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
• Model: 25C-E6P6N104
• Series: PowerFlex 527 (PowerFlex 520 Series)
• Input: 525…600V AC, 3-phase
• Output Power: 4 kW (5 HP) normal duty and heavy duty
• Output Current: 6.6 A maximum
• Output Voltage: 0 V to rated motor voltage
• Output Frequency: 0…590 Hz programmable
• Overload (Heavy Duty): 150% for 60 s, 180% for 3 s
• Overload (Normal Duty): 110% for 60 s, 150% for 3 s
• Frame Size: B
• Enclosure: IP20 NEMA/Open Type
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 180.0 × 87.0 × 172.0 mm
• Weight: 1.6 kg
• Efficiency: 97.5% typical
• Power Dissipation: 95 W at rated load
• Control Methods: Basic V/Hz, Fan/Pump V/Hz, sensorless vector, SVC Economizer, closed-loop with encoder option
• Speed Regulation: ±0.5% across 100:1 (SVC); ±0.1% with encoder
• Frequency Accuracy: ±0.05% of set output
• Carrier Frequency: 2…8 kHz (rating based on 4 kHz)
• Operating Temperature: -20…+50 °C without derating (IP20 vertical); up to +70 °C with fan kit
• Storage Temperature: -40…+85 °C
• Humidity: 0…95% non-condensing
• Altitude: 1000 m without derating; up to 4000 m with derating (600V drives limited to 2000 m)
• Shock: 15 g operating, 30 g non-operating
• Vibration: 2 g operating, 2.5 g non-operating
• Sound Pressure: 53 dBA at 1 m
• Input Frequency: 47…63 Hz
• Voltage Tolerance: -15% / +10%
• Power Factor: 0.98 across full speed range
• Short-Circuit Rating: 100,000 A symmetrical
• DC Bus Overvoltage Trip: 1005 V DC
• DC Bus Undervoltage Trip: 487 V DC
• Power Ride-Through: 100 ms
• Logic Ride-Through: 0.5 s minimum, 2 s typical
• Overcurrent: 200% hardware limit, 300% instantaneous fault
• Transistor Type: IGBT
• Motor Overload Protection: Class 10 per NEC article 430
• Braking: Integral brake IGBT; external resistor needed for dynamic braking
• EMC Filter: No integral filter; external filters give EN 61800-3 compliance
• Internal DC Bus Choke: Not included at this rating
• Cooling: Fan cooled; optional fan kit raises max ambient to 70 °C

I/O and Network

• Digital Inputs: 4 programmable, 24V DC
• Analog Inputs: 2 isolated, –10…+10V DC or 4…20 mA, 10-bit
• Relay Outputs: 2 (1 Form A + 1 Form B), programmable
• Opto Outputs: 2 programmable, 30V DC / 50 mA
• Analog Output: 1 non-isolated, 0…10V or 0…20 mA
• Encoder Input: 25-ENC-2 board, incremental dual-channel
• Safe Torque Off: Hardwired STO, SIL CL 3 / PLe, response <12 ms
• Built-in Ports: Dual embedded EtherNet/IP
• Topologies: Linear, star, and Device Level Ring (DLR)
• Integrated Motion: CIP Motion commands via Logix controllers
• Option Cards: DeviceNet, dual-port EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS DP-V1, PROFINET

Catalog Suffix Tree

• 25C — PowerFlex 527 drive
  • E — 525…600V AC, 3-phase
    • 6P6 — 6.6 A, 4 kW rating
      • N — IP20 NEMA/Open Type
        • 1 — Standard interface module
          • 0 — No integral EMC filter
            • 4 — Standard brake IGBT

Best-Fit Equipment and Applications

• Conveyors and material handling lines
• Fans and pumps with variable load
• Packaging machines and case packers
• Food and beverage processing equipment
• Mixers, agitators, and small extruders
• Machine tools and simple positioners
• Water treatment and HVAC blowers
• Any skid that needs EtherNet/IP motion and STO safety

Quick Install and Setup

• Mount the drive vertically on a panel for best airflow.
• Use DIN-rail or screw mounting for Frame B.
• Keep zero stacking for the full temperature rating.
• Add the 25-JBAx kit for IP30 / NEMA 1 / UL Type 1.
• Add the 25-FANx-70C fan kit to reach 70 °C.
• Connect a brake resistor for dynamic braking.
• Use external EMC filters for C1/C2/C3 compliance.
• Earth the drive per local high-leakage rules.
• Program accel and decel as REAL tags in Studio 5000.
• Check fault codes on the LED display for fast repair.

Certifications

• c-UL-us: UL 508C, CSA C22.2 No. 274, UL 61800-5-1
• CE: LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, Machinery 2006/42/EC, RoHS 2011/65/EU, Ecodesign 2009/125/EC
• UKCA: Safety 2016 No. 1101, EMC 2016 No. 1091, Machinery 2008 No. 1597, RoHS 2012 No. 3032, Ecodesign 2021 No. 745
• RCM: ACMA, EN 61800-3
• KC: Korean Radio Waves Act
• ATEX: TÜV 15 ATEX 7696 X, TUV 21 UKEX 7033 X, Group II Cat (2) GD
• Functional Safety: TÜV Rheinland STO, ISO 13849-1 SIL 3 / PLe, EN 62061 SIL 3
• ODVA: EtherNet/IP conformance tested
• Lloyd’s Register: Certificate 15/80016(E1)
• Seismic: AC156 and 2003 IBC worst-case level
• Surge: SEMI F47 and IEC 61000-4-34
• Ecodesign: Meets or exceeds IE2 per EU 2019/1781

In the Box

• 25C-E6P6N104 PowerFlex 527 AC drive
• Standard interface module with keypad, potentiometer, and LED display
• DIN-rail mounting hardware
• Installation instructions
• Note: brake resistor, EMC filter, and option kits ship separately

FAQ

Q: Where should I use this drive?

A: Use it on conveyors, fans, pumps, mixers, and packaging lines. It also fits skids that need EtherNet/IP and STO safety.

Q: How do I reach 70 °C ambient?

A: Add the 25-FANx-70C control module fan kit. Then the drive runs up to 70 °C with derating.

Q: What happens on single-phase power?

A: The drive still runs, but it gives only 35% of its rating. Therefore, plan your load with this limit in mind.

Q: Can two drives share one network ring?

A: Yes. The dual EtherNet/IP ports support Device Level Ring. As a result, the network keeps running if one cable breaks.

Q: How do I protect the motor without extra hardware?

A: The drive offers Class 10 electronic overload protection. Consequently, you save panel space and wiring time.

Q: What is the STO response time?

A: The Safe Torque Off function reacts in less than 12 ms. Thus, it meets demanding safety cycles.

Q: Does the drive include an encoder port?

A: No. You add the 25-ENC-2 board. After that, closed-loop position and velocity control become available.

Q: Which controllers work with CIP Motion?

A: Logix controllers work well. ControlLogix needs a 1756-EN2T, EN2TR, or EN3TR module, while CompactLogix 5370 has dual built-in ports.

Q: How do I meet EMC rules?

A: Fit an external EMC filter. In addition, follow the C1/C2/C3 cable limits in the manual.

Q: What about harmonic limits on a public grid?

A: The installer must check grid operator rules. If needed, add line filtering before startup.