{"product_id":"fr-f840-00380-2-60-mitsubishi-electric-fr-f800-series-variable-frequency-drive","title":"FR-F840-00380-2-60 Mitsubishi Electric FR-F800 Series Variable Frequency Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEngineered for heavy-duty fan and pump speed control, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FR-F840-00380-2-60\u003c\/strong\u003e is an industrial variable frequency drive (VFD) from the premium FR-F800 Series. Operating within the \u003cstrong\u003e400V three-phase class\u003c\/strong\u003e, this inverter delivers a Light Duty (LD) capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e18.5 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e. This specific unit features the robust \u003cstrong\u003e-60 specification\u003c\/strong\u003e, signifying that internal circuit boards are treated with a specialized protective conformal coating and include plated conductors. This added layer of defense prevents degradation in corrosive, humid, or dusty environments, ensuring maximum operational uptime in wastewater treatment facilities, commercial HVAC units, and industrial plant automation panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Optimization (-60 Spec):\u003c\/strong\u003e Coated circuit boards and plated conductors resist airborne particulate contamination and corrosive gases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy-Saving Excitation Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constantly calculates optimal magnetic flux to maximize motor efficiency and reduce active power consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Rating Load Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports both Light Duty (LD) and Super Light Duty (SLD) parameter settings for optimal matching to variable torque loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Safety Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complies with functional safety regulations for emergency shutdown capability without external contactors.\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\u003eIndustrial exhaust fans, ventilation hoods, and commercial HVAC blowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentrifugal booster pumps and municipal water supply systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCooling tower fans and air compressor control 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 #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\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-F840-00380-2-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInverter Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eFR-F800 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVoltage Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e400V Class (Three-Phase Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInverter Capacity (LD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e18.5 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;\"\u003eStructure Variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eStandard Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eType Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e-2 (CA Variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEnvironmental Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eConformal Board Coating and Plated Conductor (-60 Spec)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e8.3 kg\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;\"\u003e10.0 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; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\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 Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional 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 input (400V class)\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 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;\"\u003eConnections for optional external brake resistor configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eStandard analog voltage\/current inputs, digital inputs, and fault relay outputs\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;\"\u003eWhen migrating legacy systems from the older FR-F740 series, parameter mappings can be transferred using FR Configurator2 software. However, please note that physical dimensions and wiring terminal layouts differ slightly. Ensure that panel backplate drill patterns are verified before mechanical mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe FR-F840-00380-2-60 is rated primarily for Light Duty (LD) application profiles (variable torque loads). If applying this drive to constant torque loads, such as heavy positive displacement pumps or conveyor drives, you must derate the continuous current output or transition to the FR-A840 series to prevent overcurrent trip events (E.OC1 to E.OC3) during startup acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eEnsure that the built-in EMC filter is configured correctly for your local earthing system. When installing this unit on an IT (ungrounded) network or an asymmetric earthed system, disconnect the internal EMC filter grounding jumper to prevent high-frequency leakage currents from tripping upstream ground fault protective devices.\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; color: #9b2c2c;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazardous voltages remain present on the internal DC bus capacitors even after the mains power is disconnected. De-energize all primary input lines and wait a minimum of 10 minutes. Use a reliable digital multimeter to measure and verify zero voltage across terminals P\/+ and N\/- before accessing the wiring terminals or executing service actions.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; 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;\"\u003eMount the inverter vertically on a flat, non-flammable surface to maintain optimal heat sink thermal dissipation. Keep a minimum clearance of 50mm on both sides and 100mm above\/below the unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; 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;\"\u003eConnect a dedicated high-integrity system ground to the earth terminals. Avoid daisy-chaining ground wiring between adjacent variable frequency drives to suppress common-mode high-frequency noise.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; 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;\"\u003eEnsure all power and control signal cables are strictly segregated. Use separate metal conduit runs for power lines and shielded control cables to prevent inductive electromagnetic coupling.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102146126187,"sku":"FR-F840-00380-2-60","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fr-f840-00380-2-60-uqw2gqvnc4g.png?v=1776137512","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/id\/products\/fr-f840-00380-2-60-mitsubishi-electric-fr-f800-series-variable-frequency-drive","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}