The 6SL3520-0XK01-5AF0 is the smallest member of the G120X wall-mounted family, delivering 8.2 A at 1.5 kW in the full -0AF0 I/O configuration. It brings the same IP65/66 sealed enclosure, C2 EMC filter, and SIMATIC integration to the lowest power tier — a cabinet-free drive for small circulating pumps, exhaust fans, cooling-tower fan motors, and ventilation units where the installation environment is harsher than the electrical load.

Why choose an IP65 wall-mounted drive for a 1.5 kW motor?

At 1.5 kW, most drives are IP20 panel-mount units that require a control cabinet for environmental protection. The G120X wall-mounted variant eliminates the cabinet entirely — the drive mounts directly on the wall near the motor, connected via watertight cable glands. For a single small pump in a wet well, a rooftop exhaust fan, or a treatment-plant chemical dosing pump, this removes the cost and space of a dedicated VFD enclosure while maintaining full environmental protection.

What is the typical application for a 1.5 kW G120X?

Common applications include: chemical dosing pumps in water treatment, small condenser-water circulating pumps, cooling-tower fan motors, greenhouse ventilation fans, and transfer pumps in building services. The 8.2 A output comfortably covers standard 1.5 kW IEC motors at 480 V, and the variable-torque overload profile (200% for 3s) handles the momentary startup surge typical of centrifugal pumps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this 1.5 kW drive run a 2.2 kW motor at part load?

No. Size the drive to the motor's full-load current, not the expected operating load. A 2.2 kW IEC motor at 480 V typically draws 11–12 A at full load, which exceeds the 8.2 A rating of this drive. Step up to the 2.2 kW / 11.8 A variant.

Is the FSB frame the same physical size across all power ratings?

All FSB variants share the same 425 mm width and 240 mm height. The depth varies: 134 mm for 1.5 to 3 kW, and 169 mm for 4 kW to accommodate the larger heat sink required by the higher-current power stage.