Q1: Is 1.5 kW the same as 2 hp, and which motors does this VFD fit?
1.5 kW is about 2 hp. Use a three-phase induction motor rated up to 1.5 kW (2 hp), wired for 220–240V, with a rated current of 7.5 A. Because the output voltage cannot exceed the input voltage, it will not run a motor that needs 380V or 460V.
Q2: What does the built-in braking unit do?
When a motor decelerates quickly, or a high-inertia load keeps turning, the motor feeds energy back into the drive and raises the DC bus voltage. A braking unit diverts that energy into a braking resistor so the drive can slow the load faster without tripping.
Q3: How does a VFD reduce motor starting current?
A VFD brings the motor up to speed gradually instead of connecting it straight to the supply. A longer acceleration time lowers the current drawn during startup, reducing stress on the motor and the supply.
Q4: When should I choose this model over an enclosed single- to three-phase VFD?
Choose this model when your machine or cabinet already provides the enclosure and panel space is limited. The enclosed single- to three-phase frequency inverters arrive in a finished housing for standalone mounting, so they suit installations where the drive is mounted on its own.