{"schemaVersion":1,"slug":"ga-variable-frequency-drive","name":"Variable-frequency drive","kind":"object","abbreviation":"VFD","aliases":["VFD VSD inverter drive","Variable-frequency drive CAD","Variable-frequency drive general arrangement","Variable-frequency drive panel layout"],"category":"control-circuits","drawingTypes":["GA","Schematic"],"referenceFamilies":["Manufacturer"],"summary":"A variable-frequency drive supplies a controlled-frequency motor output.","description":["A variable-frequency drive supplies a controlled-frequency motor output.","Reserve cooling airflow, power-cable bends, control wiring and any filter or reactor space. The GA locates the physical item; the associated schematic or equipment schedule records its electrical interfaces.","The preview is independent educational geometry and is not a manufacturer outline, fabrication drawing or verified standard graphic. Obtain the applicable model drawing from the cited official source before making a dimensional layout."],"readingNotes":["Reserve cooling airflow, power-cable bends, control wiring and any filter or reactor space.","A drive cabinet envelope includes accessories and service access beyond the inverter module body."],"drawingChecklist":["Confirm the exact equipment identity, drawing revision and installation orientation.","Reserve cooling airflow, power-cable bends, control wiring and any filter or reactor space.","Cross-reference the terminals, cable routes and service tasks with the equipment schedule."],"distinction":"A drive cabinet envelope includes accessories and service access beyond the inverter module body.","facts":[{"label":"Record type","value":"Generic equipment / layout object"},{"label":"Drawing role","value":"Physical location and interface coordination"},{"label":"Dimensions","value":"Not specified here; use the selected manufacturer drawing"},{"label":"Artwork","value":"Original conceptual envelope; unitless and not to scale"}],"references":[{"sourceId":"pub-object-invertek-eco","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}],"related":["switchboard","control-cabinet"],"artwork":"edu-object-ga-variable-frequency-drive","publishedOn":"2026-10-13","updatedOn":"2026-10-13","provenance":"independent-public-research","url":"https://eloragrid.ai/objects/ga-variable-frequency-drive","illustration":{"url":"https://eloragrid.ai/library/illustrations/ga-variable-frequency-drive.svg","scope":"Original educational concept; not an official standard graphic or product footprint","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"sources":[{"id":"pub-object-invertek-eco","title":"Optidrive Eco official support resources","publisher":"Invertek Drives","url":"https://www.invertekdrives.com/variable-frequency-drives/optidrive-eco/support-resources","type":"cad-reference","scope":"Official variable-frequency-drive family resources and frame-dependent CAD packages.","checkedOn":"2026-10-13","reuse":"link-only","relevance":"Public manufacturer or design reference relevant to this equipment class."}]}