Two HVAC drives families promise energy savings of more than 30%
10 March 2026 
Schneider Electric is launching two new families of variable-speed drives for HVAC applications at next month’s Hannover Messe in Germany. The company says that the Altivar ATH200 and ATH600 drives will deliver energy savings of more than 30%, as well as improving uptime and integrating easily into building management systems.
The ATH200 range is aimed at OEMs and compact HVAC equipment, helping to reduce engineering cycles, while the ATH600 is suitable for high-performance buildings that need advanced controls, continuous operation and deeper system integration.
The ATH200 series will span ratings from 0.37–22kW, and will be available in 200–240V single-phase, and 200-600V, three-phase versions. The AT600 will be available in IP20 versions from 0.75–250kW, and IP21 or IP55 versions from 0.75-90kW, for 380–480V applications.
“With the Altivar HVAC drives, we are redefining what performance, reliability and security mean for modern HVAC infrastructure,” says Xiao Hu, Schneider’s senior vice-president for industrial controls and drives. “We engineered the range to support long-term sustainability and safety, from responsibly sourced materials to firmware upgradeability. These capabilities help customers reduce downtime, protect equipment, and meet evolving energy and environmental regulations.”
The Altivar ATH200 drives are aimed at OEMs and compact HVAC equipmentThe new drives have been designed to simplify installation, with built-in EMC filters and motor thermal protection, eliminating the need for external contactors and simplifying wiring. They support Modbus and BACnet communications. Their 200mm-wide cabinets and use of Reach, RoHS, and ASI-compliant materials, support rapid deployment and sustainable building practices, according to Schneider.
The drives have IEC 6244342 Level 1 cybersecurity certification, and offer secure firmware integrity checks, as well as upgradeable firmware. With A2L certification and A3 refrigerant readiness up to 25hp, they support next-generation refrigerants used in modern chillers, heat pumps and HVAC systems.
The drives will operate in temperatures from –10°C to +60°C, and will withstand mechanical, thermal, electrical and environmental stresses. They can be installed in outdoor enclosures, on rooftops or in plant rooms.
