Launched by Mitsubishi Electric at the recent SPS/IPC/Drives fair in Germany, the new generation FR-A800 inverters feature advanced new microprocessors giving unparalleled drive precision, speed control, simple start up, and versatility.

These ultra modern drives have been specially designed for use with advanced plant and machinery applications to ensure maximum output and performance, increased efficiency, and productivity are guaranteed. At the same time, the latest in-house technology concepts will enable the optimisation of plant efficiency and energy balance.

FR-A800 inverters are particularly user-friendly and offer connection to most networks. The FR-A800 series is the result of the further development of the successful FR-A700 series. It complies with international regulations and standards and is equipped with the very latest safety functions.

With the FR-A800 series of inverters, Mitsubishi Electric introduces its very latest drive technology with an output range extending from 750 watts up to a maximum of 1 megawatt. They provide for the operation of both standard asynchronous motors and IPM/SPM motor technology.

USB host and USB device functions guarantee user-friendly programming and parameterisation as well as data logging functionality. It is also fully integrated in Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ Works programming environment. The built-in operation panel and multi-text display allows the easy and intuitive operation of the components.

Real sensorless vector control enables maximum speed and torque quality up to a maximum frequency of 400 Hz to be achieved. An overload capability of 250 per cent during the start-up phase will ensure reliable start-up, especially under difficult operating conditions.

Full network compatibility

Functional safety up to PLe/SIL3 guarantees operation in situations ranging from simple emergency stops to complex press actuation. The new series of inverters offers a total of eleven network options including CC-Link, SSCNET, Profibus-DP, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, LONworks and Modbus RTU.

To extend their operating life the FR-A800 series comes with numerous protective, safety and overload functions, high-quality temperature-resistant capacitors, continuously lubricated encapsulated cooling fans and double-coated control and circuit boards. Integrated maintenance timers indicate component fatigue.

Full backward compatibility with the FR-A700 series guarantees that components can be replaced easily and safely. Introduction of the FR-A800 series is planned for spring 2014.

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