Embraco VEGT8U-513800084 Hermetic Compressor – Inverter-Driven Three-Phase Motor
Variable-speed hermetic reciprocating compressor for R290 LBP and MBP refrigeration. Operation requires a compatible inverter.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Model | VEGT8U |
| OEM engineering code | 513800084 |
| Compressor type | Hermetic reciprocating |
| Application | LBP and MBP |
| Capacity control | Variable speed |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Inverter input options | Configuration-dependent, including 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Compressor motor supply | 230 V, three phase, 60–150 Hz via inverter |
| Nominal horsepower | 1/2 HP |
| Displacement | 7.95 cm³ |
| Suction / discharge diameters | 8.2 / 6.5 mm |
| Shell dimensions (W × D × H) | 174.6 × 204 × 199.3 mm |
| Net weight | 10.3 kg |
Example Performance – R290, 3,000 rpm
ASHRAE LBP conditions: −23.3°C evaporating, +54.4°C condensing, +32.2°C return gas and +32.2°C liquid temperature. MBP conditions: −6.7°C evaporating, +54.4°C condensing, +35°C return gas and 8.3 K subcooling.
| Performance | Details |
|---|
| LBP cooling capacity | 425 W |
| LBP power input | 237 W |
| MBP cooling capacity | 746 W |
| MBP power input | 334 W |
| Performance status | LBP: OEM tested; MBP: OEM simulated |
Selection note: Confirm the inverter/kit code and input supply. Do not connect the compressor motor directly to mains power.
Manufacturer sources: Embraco product record | Dimensional drawing
