CG Emotron AFE 2.1 – Active Front End Drives

🌐 CG Emotron AFE 2.1 – Active Front End Drives

Cost-Efficient & Trouble-Free Motor Control with Regenerative Braking

The CG Emotron AFE 2.1 Active Front End drive is engineered for high-performance industrial applications demanding energy efficiency, harmonic control, and continuous operation. Available in Low Harmonic and Regenerative versions, both models are based on Emotron’s proven VFX variable frequency drive technology.

These drives are housed in IP54-certified cabinets, ensuring robust protection and minimal installation hassle. Whether you’re reducing energy loss or recovering braking energy, the AFE 2.1 delivers top-end results.

🔧 Key Features & Benefits

• ⚙️ Rated Power: 55 to 4,000 kW

• ⚡ Supply Voltage: 380 – 690V, 3-phase

• 🔄 Rated Current: 109 – 4,000 A

• 🛡️ Protection Class: IP54

• 🌡️ Cooling Options: Air-cooled & DNV-approved Liquid Cooled (Slim-LC)

• 🧊 Liquid-cooled version supports industrial water or optional heat exchanger

🚀 Advanced Functionality

✅ Low Harmonic Distortion

• THDi <5% – meets IEEE-519 standards

• Eliminates need for oversized cables and transformers

• Reduces risk of electronic malfunctions in surrounding systems

✅ Regenerative Braking

• Feeds braking energy back to the grid

• Ideal for cranes, centrifuges & energy-intensive operations

• Full four-quadrant operation with 100% bidirectional power

✅ Resilient to Power Fluctuations

• Non-sensitive to voltage dips, harmonic distortion

• Boosts voltage under low mains conditions to ensure full motor output

🧱 Modular Design with Smart Monitoring

The PEBB (Power Electronic Building Block) architecture ensures a compact layout with built-in self-monitoring. Modules are hot-swappable and support remote access for diagnostics and maintenance.