Danfoss · Variable Frequency Drives
VLT Midi Drive FC 280 2.2 kW
Part number FC-280P2K2T4E20H1BXCXXXSXXXXAX
Compact machine drive, 2.2 kW, 3 × 380–480 V, built-in STO (SIL2/PLd), EMC filter, brake chopper, Modbus RTU; PROFINET/EtherNet/IP/PROFIBUS options.
- CE
- UL
- STO SIL2
- PROFINET
Overview
The VLT Midi Drive FC 280 is Danfoss's compact drive for machine builders from 0.37 to 22 kW, replacing the VLT 2800 with the same footprint for simple retrofits. It includes Safe Torque Off (SIL2/PLd), a built-in brake chopper and EMC filter (C1/C2), and offers fieldbus variants for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS and CANopen in addition to standard Modbus RTU. The control panel is detachable, and parameters are copied between drives with the LCP; MCT 10 software and the VLT Motion Control Tool support commissioning. The example code is a 2.2 kW 400 V unit with the EMC filter and brake chopper; we build the type code for fieldbus, coating and keypad options.
Key features
- 0.37–22 kW, 3 × 380–480 V (and 1 × 200–240 V); overload 150 % for 60 s
- Safe Torque Off SIL2 / PL d built in; brake chopper and C1/C2 EMC filter
- Modbus RTU standard; PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, CANopen variants
- Same footprint as VLT 2800 for retrofits; side-by-side mounting, 50 °C without derating
- Detachable LCP with parameter copy; MCT 10 commissioning; coated PCBs option
Typical applications
- Conveyors, mixers and packaging machines
- Pump and fan control on skids
- Textile and woodworking machinery
- VLT 2800 replacements
Technical specifications — FC-280P2K2T4E20H1BXCXXXSXXXXAX
| Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Power | 2.2 kW / 3 HP (series 0.37–22 kW) |
| Supply | 3 × 380–480 V AC ±10 %, 50/60 Hz |
| Output current | 5.6 A continuous, 150 % for 60 s |
| Output frequency | 0–500 Hz |
| Control | |
| Control modes | U/f, VVC+ (sensorless vector), PM motor control |
| I/O | 7 DI, 2 AI, 1 AO, 2 DO/relay, pulse input |
| Communication | Modbus RTU; PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, CANopen variants |
| Safety | STO SIL2 / PL d |
| Construction | |
| Enclosure | IP20 (IP21 kit) |
| Brake chopper | Built in |
| EMC filter | C1 (10 m) / C2 (50 m) built in |
| Dimensions | ~210 × 90 × 168 mm (2.2 kW) |
| Environment | |
| Ambient temperature | -10…+50 °C without derating |
| Approvals | CE, UL, cUL, RCM |
Specifications are summarised from the manufacturer's documentation for selection purposes. Always confirm against the current datasheet before design-in; we send the datasheet and the exact ordering code with every quotation.
Related part numbers and alternatives
| Part number | Relationship | |
|---|---|---|
FC 302 | VLT AutomationDrive FC 302 — high-performance drive with more I/O and motion functions | Quote |
FC 51 | VLT Micro Drive FC 51 — economy drive to 22 kW | Quote |
ACS580-01 | ABB general-purpose alternative | Quote |
Not sure which variant you need? Send us the nameplate photo or the old part number and we will identify the current equivalent.
Supply, documentation and lead time
What you receive
- Genuine Danfoss product in original packaging
- Commercial invoice and packing list; Certificate of Conformance on request
- Datasheet, declaration of conformity and country of origin as issued by the manufacturer
- Manufacturer warranty, period stated on the quotation
How we quote
- Reply within one business day with price, lead time and stock position
- Alternatives proposed when they improve price or delivery
- Incoterms of your choice: EXW Hai Phong, FOB/FCA, CIF/DAP to your site
- Consolidated shipments for multi-line orders; export documentation for buyers outside Vietnam
Indicative HS code 8504.40 — final classification is confirmed on the commercial invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Can the FC 280 replace a VLT 2800 directly?
Yes. The FC 280 was designed with the same mounting footprint and similar terminal layout as the VLT 2800, and a parameter conversion is available in MCT 10.
Does the FC 280 include Safe Torque Off?
Yes. STO (SIL2 / PL d) is standard on all FC 280 variants, so an external safety contactor is not required for most machine e-stop circuits.
Is the FC 280 available from stock, and what is the lead time?
Standard 400 V ratings with Modbus are typically 1–3 weeks; fieldbus variants 3–5 weeks. We confirm with the quotation.