Dual Use

According to the published EU Regulation No. 2021/821, commercially available frequency converters are categorized as dual use items. This means that the Beckhoff economy variable frequency drive AF1000 belongs to the category of goods that could be included in a dual use listing.

The goods list, "Annex 1" of the Dual Use directive 2021/821 has been amended accordingly:

Frequency converters (listed in goods list position 3A225) with a rotary field frequency of ≥ 600 Hz are subject to export control.
Frequency converters (listed in goods list position 3A225) with a rotary field frequency of ≤ 599 Hz are not subject to export control.

Dual Use listing information

The type key of the economy variable frequency drive AF1000 determines whether export control in accordance with a dual use listing is required.

In the type key of the Beckhoff economy variable frequency drive AF1000, the dual use listing is indicated in the letter "k".

AF1abcd-efgh-ijkl

Ordering information	Description
k =	Dual Use
0	product not subject to authorization as the rotary field frequency is limited to 599 Hz
8	product may require an export license, as the maximum rotary field frequency exceeds 599 Hz