Allen-Bradley 25A-D017N104 PowerFlex 523 VFD for Pumps, Fans, Conveyors and OEM Machines

Product Overview

The Allen-Bradley 25A-D017N104​ is a PowerFlex 523 adjustable frequency AC drive from Rockwell Automation, built for cost-effective, general-purpose motor control in standalone machine and light process applications. Rated at 7.5 kW (10 HP) with a 17 A output on a three-phase 380–480 V AC supply, the 25A-D017N104​ delivers the same rating in both normal duty and heavy duty service, which removes the usual derating guesswork when specifying a replacement. It ships in a Frame C, IP20 NEMA / Open Type enclosure with no internal EMC filter, and carries Active lifecycle status with a five-day estimated lead time and a one-year standard warranty. What distinguishes the 25A-D017N104​ inside the PowerFlex 520 family is its modular construction. The control core — the section holding the I/O terminals, logic and configuration — detaches from the power module, so a panel builder can land power cabling in the cabinet while a technician configures parameters on the bench through the USB port and Connected Components Workbench software. Motor control spans Volts per Hertz for simple fan and pump duty, Sensorless Vector Control where better low-speed torque is needed, and a Sensorless Vector with Economizer mode that continuously trims motor flux under light load to cut energy consumption. For the buyer, the 25A-D017N104​ occupies the point where capability meets price: it includes a built-in RS485/DSI port for Modbus RTU networking without an add-on card, an integrated keypad and LED display for local setup, and enough I/O to handle most single-motor duties. It is aimed squarely at OEMs, machine builders and MRO teams who need a drive that commissions in minutes rather than an afternoon.

 

Technical Specifications

Parameter Name Parameter Value
Product Model 25A-D017N104
Manufacturer Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)
Product Type Adjustable Frequency AC Drive (VFD)
Product Series PowerFlex 523 (Catalog Number 25A, Series B)
Rated Output Current 17 A
Rated Output Power 7.5 kW / 10 HP (Normal Duty); 7.5 kW / 10 HP (Heavy Duty)
Input Voltage 380–480 V AC, 3-phase (323–528 V operating range), 47–63 Hz
Output Voltage / Frequency 0 V to input voltage, 3-phase / 0–500 Hz
Control Modes Volts per Hertz (V/Hz), Sensorless Vector Control, SVC with Economizer
Overload Capacity 150 % of rated current for 60 s; 180 % (programmable to 200 %) for 3 s
Built-in I/O 5 digital inputs (4 programmable), 1 isolated analog input, 1 analog output, 1 Form C relay output
Communication Interfaces Integrated RS485/DSI (Modbus RTU), USB programming port
Optional Network Adapters 25-COMM-E2P (EtherNet/IP), 25-COMM-D (DeviceNet), 25-COMM-P (PROFIBUS DP)
PWM Carrier Frequency Adjustable 2–16 kHz (4 kHz default)
Enclosure / Frame Size IP20, NEMA UL Type Open / Frame C
EMC Filter Not included (No Filter version)
Dynamic Braking Internal brake chopper; external resistor required
Ambient Temperature Up to 50 °C without derating; up to 70 °C with current derating and control module fan kit
Mounting Panel mount or DIN rail; side-by-side with 50 mm airflow clearance top and bottom
Dimensions (H × W × D) 220 × 109 × 184 mm
Approximate Weight 2.6 kg
Lifecycle Status Active
Standard Warranty 1 year

 

Main Features and Advantages

Removable control core: The 25A-D017N104​ separates into a power module and a control module, and that single design decision changes how a panel gets built. Power and motor conductors can be terminated and torque-checked while the control core is still on the bench being configured over USB, then clicked into place once the cabinet is dressed. The same modularity shortens replacement time in the field, because a failed drive can often be recovered by swapping one module rather than re-terminating the whole unit.

Motor control that matches the load: Basic V/Hz covers centrifugal fans and pumps, but the 25A-D017N104​ also offers Sensorless Vector Control, which holds torque at low speed without an encoder — useful on conveyors that start under load and on mixers that resist at standstill. The Economizer variant continuously optimises motor flux as load falls, so a machine that idles for much of its duty cycle draws measurably less current than it would under fixed V/Hz. With a PWM carrier adjustable to 16 kHz, the drive can also be tuned away from the audible band where motor noise is a concern.

Networking without an add-on card: Unlike entry-level competitors that require an option module for any connectivity, the 25A-D017N104​ carries an integrated RS485/DSI port with Modbus RTU support, giving a direct, low-cost path into a PLC or SCADA system. Where the architecture demands industrial Ethernet, the drive accepts 25-COMM-E2P, 25-COMM-D or 25-COMM-P adapters, so the same platform serves both a single standalone machine and a networked line.

Panel density and thermal headroom: The Frame C footprint of 220 × 109 × 184 mm lets the 25A-D017N104​ mount side by side with only 50 mm clearance above and below, which matters in crowded control cabinets. Rated for 50 °C ambient without derating and up to 70 °C with derating plus a fan kit, it tolerates the non-air-conditioned enclosures that are common on plant floors.

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