{"product_id":"fc101p11kt4e20-danfoss-vlt-hvac-basic-drive-11kw","title":"FC101P11KT4E20 Danfoss VLT HVAC Basic Drive 11kW","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC101P11KT4E20 (FC101P11KT4E20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a dedicated frequency converter from the Danfoss VLT HVAC Basic Drive series, specifically engineered to optimize the performance of fans and pumps in building automation systems. With a power rating of 11 kW (15 HP), this drive is designed to deliver maximum energy efficiency and simplified control for HVAC applications. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC101P11KT4E20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a robust H5 frame size and is optimized for 200-240V three-phase networks. 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