{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-15k-1-fr-a800-series-variable-frequency-drive","title":"FR-A840-15K-1 | MITSUBISHI | Variateur de vitesse\/fréquence (VSD\/VFD) \/ Onduleur","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned for heavy-duty industrial motor control, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FR-A840-15K-1\u003c\/strong\u003e operates as a high-performance variable frequency drive engineered for high-torque and precision speed regulation. Part of the flagship FR-A800 series, this three-phase inverter incorporates advanced vector control algorithms to drive induction and permanent magnet motors with exceptional stability. It features an integrated \u003cstrong\u003e15 kW rated power capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and built-in RS-485\/422\/232 interfaces, facilitating seamless integration into distributed control architectures. Designed for demanding applications such as extruders, centrifuges, and gantry cranes, this robust drive delivers high starting torque and precise velocity loop tuning to maintain operational uptime in harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Sensorless Vector Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieves zero-speed high-torque control without requiring an encoder feedback interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Overload Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Configurable for Normal Duty (ND) and Light Duty (LD) operational profiles to optimize motor performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in PLC Functionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Executes decentralized control logic and custom I\/O configurations directly inside the drive processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in dual-channel emergency stop circuit conforming to ISO 13849-1 PLd \/ SIL2 standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Optimization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynamic energy-saving algorithms adjust magnetic flux in response to shifting load demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-inertia mechanical systems including industrial centrifuges and mixers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial handling systems, overhead hoists, and positioning gantries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeavy manufacturing machinery such as extruders, winders, and heavy-duty conveyor systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVariable torque applications including large-scale industrial fan arrays and high-pressure pumping stations.\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; 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 Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFR-A840-15K-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\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;\"\u003eApplicable Motor Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 kW (Normal Duty)\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;\"\u003eThree-Phase 380 to 500 V AC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Rated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eThree-Phase 380 to 500 V AC (proportional to input voltage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e18 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEmbedded Communication\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eRS-232, RS-422, RS-485 (Modbus-RTU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtective Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eIP20 (Closed Type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRepresentative Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCE, UL, cUL\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e220 mm x 300 mm x 190 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;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e9.5 kg\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;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #2b6cb0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal Symbol\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription \/ Functional 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 power supply input terminals.\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 induction\/PM 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 dynamic 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;\"\u003eSTF \/ STR\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eForward Start \/ Reverse Start command 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;\"\u003eSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eCommon terminal for control input signals (isolated from analog common 5).\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e10, 2, 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eAnalog speed setting input (+10V reference, 0-5V\/0-10V input, analog common).\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\u003ch4\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThis drive directly replaces legacy FR-A740-15K systems. While mounting footprints are physically identical, configuration parameters must be migrated. When commissioning via FR Configurator2 software, verify that parameter Pr. 189 (LDT detection level) and Pr. 570 (Multiple rating setting) are correctly configured to correspond with the load profile of the legacy unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOperating this drive in closed, unventilated panels at ambient temperatures exceeding 40 degC requires a 10% derating of output current. Running the carrier frequency (Pr. 72) above 2 kHz on long motor cable runs (greater than 50 meters) can induce capacitive leakage currents, triggering E.THT (Inverter overload) or E.OC1 (Overcurrent during acceleration) faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo prevent electromagnetic interference in the analog speed reference loop, separate the 0-10V signal lines (Terminals 2 and 5) from high-voltage motor output lines by at least 30 cm. Ground the motor frame directly to the inverter's earth terminal and ensure the shield of the control cable is connected to earth at the drive side only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff5f5; border-left: 4px solid #c53030; padding: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate all primary and control power sources before making physical connections to the drive. Wait at least 10 minutes after disconnecting power to allow internal bus capacitors to discharge. Always verify that the DC link voltage across terminals P\/+ and N\/- is below 30 VDC using a calibrated voltmeter 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=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eMount the inverter vertically inside a dust-free and moisture-protected electrical enclosure, ensuring a minimum clearance of 50 mm above and below the cooling fans.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eConnect the incoming three-phase supply power to mains input terminals R\/L1, S\/L2, and T\/L3. Do not connect input power to output terminals U, V, and W.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eRoute motor output cables through a dedicated grounded conduit to terminals U, V, and W, maintaining physical separation from control and instrumentation cabling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; width: 24px; height: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; margin-right: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-top: 2px;\"\u003eConnect control signals and safety circuits to the spring-clamp terminal block, ensuring correct configuration of sink\/source logic switch.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102131577195,"sku":"FR-A840-15K-1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fr-a840-15k-1-vlelb0wmwn5.png?v=1776137465","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/fr\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-15k-1-fr-a800-series-variable-frequency-drive","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}