{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-00038-2-60-fr-a800-variable-frequency-drive-inverter","title":"Mitsubishi Electric FR-A840-00038-2-60 FR-A800 Variable Frequency Drive Inverter","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to deliver high-performance motor control in demanding industrial environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FR-A840-00038-2-60\u003c\/strong\u003e provides exceptional torque precision and system reliability. This premium 400V class three-phase variable frequency drive (VFD), belonging to the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eFR-A800 series\u003c\/strong\u003e, features advanced vector control algorithms and an integrated PLC platform to maximize machine efficiency. Capable of handling both constant torque applications and high-inertia loads, this inverter serves as a highly robust choice for mission-critical automation frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Vector Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports Real Sensorless Vector Control and Closed-Loop Vector Control up to 400 Hz, facilitating outstanding speed and positioning accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated L-Series PLC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in programmable logic controller offering up to 6K steps of program memory to execute localized control logic without external hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Energy Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features Optimum Excitation Control technology, reducing motor energy consumption by an additional 10% to 12% under partial load conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInbuilt Safety Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies natively with PLd and SIL2 safety standards, ensuring reliable protection and emergency-stop coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outfitted with an integrated USB-A port for fast parameter cloning and plug-and-play synchronization with GOT2000 HMIs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eWinding and tension control systems in paper, textile, and metal sheet processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eOverhead cranes, hoists, and material handling systems requiring high starting torque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eHigh-precision machine tool spindles and indexing mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eVariable-speed conveyor lines and high-throughput distribution systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecification Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFR-A840-00038-2-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFR-A800\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Power (HD\/ND)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e0.75 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e2.5 A (Constant Torque)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Voltage Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e400 V AC to 415 V AC (Three Phase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIP Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntegrated Control Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eReal Sensorless Vector, Closed Loop Vector, V\/f Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSafety Integrity Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eSIL2, PLd\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBrake Chopper\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePhysical Dimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e150 mm x 260 mm x 140 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e4.5 Kg (includes packaging materials)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePackage Dimensions (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e310 mm x 200 mm x 190 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; color: #2d3748; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2d3748; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal \/ Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunction \/ Circuit Assignment\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eR\/L1, S\/L2, T\/L3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eThree-phase AC main power supply inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eU, V, W\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eThree-phase AC output connections to the motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eP\/+, PR\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eConnection terminals for optional external braking resistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e24VDC External Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eControl circuit power supply to maintain communication during mains isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUSB Port (Type A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eParameter copy interface and connection to standard USB storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEmpirical Engineering Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe FR-A800 series is built with comprehensive backward compatibility for the legacy FR-A700 range. When upgrading an older installation, engineers can directly import A700 parameters using the \u003cstrong\u003eFR-Configurator 2\u003c\/strong\u003e software. Note that while terminal functional mappings remain highly aligned, physical chassis dimensions and terminal block layouts may vary slightly, requiring verification of panel mounting space before mechanical installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eIn constant torque configurations with high-duty cycles, maintaining proper thermal control within the enclosure is essential. This IP20 drive requires adequate clearance to prevent hot air recirculation. If the ambient temperature inside the panel exceeds 40 degC, nominal output current must be de-rated to prevent premature over-temperature faults. Ensure that an external braking resistor is connected if the system involves frequent, rapid deceleration cycles or vertical load configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003eTo eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues, control and communication cables must be kept separate from high-power output lines (U, V, W). Use shielded twisted-pair cables for the RS-485 control lines and ground the shield only at the drive-end grounding terminal. If using the external 24VDC control supply, ensure the power supply is dedicated to avoid voltage drops caused by other field instruments during peak operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0.5rem 0 0 0; color: #9b2c2c; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003eAlways isolate the mains supply voltage before performing any physical wiring or terminal configuration. After power-off, wait at least 10 minutes to allow the DC link capacitors to fully discharge. Verify that the voltage across the main circuit terminals P\/+ and N\/- is close to 0 VDC using a certified multimeter before proceeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eMount the inverter vertically on a flat, non-combustible surface to ensure proper heat dissipation. Maintain a minimum clearance of 50 mm above and below the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eConnect the main power supply cables to terminals R\/L1, S\/L2, and T\/L3. Ensure proper grounding of the protective earth (PE) terminal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eWire the three-phase motor to terminals U, V, and W. Do not connect power lines directly to output terminals as this will destroy the power module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #2d3748; padding-top: 2px;\"\u003eComplete control and signal wiring using shielded cables. Set appropriate control logic switches before restoring main power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102231159147,"sku":"FR-A840-00038-2-60","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fr-a840-00038-2-60-xs1jerypjcy.png?v=1776137440","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/de\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-00038-2-60-fr-a800-variable-frequency-drive-inverter","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}