{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-fr-e720-15k-fr-e700-series-variable-frequency-drive","title":"Mitsubishi Electric FR-E720-15K FR-E700 Series Variable Frequency Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nEngineered for highly precise speed and torque regulation in heavy-duty applications, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FR-E720-15K\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as a robust 15 kW variable frequency drive within the globally trusted \u003cstrong\u003eFR-E700 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. Operating on a three-phase 200V class power supply, this compact drive integrates advanced magnetic flux vector control to deliver exceptional torque output even at low operating frequencies, making it an excellent fit for demanding machinery and automated processes.\n\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Flux Vector Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers high starting torque (200% at 0.5 Hz) and optimal motor performance across the speed range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Overload Tolerances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust circuit protection allows temporary overhead limits of up to 200% for 3 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive Safety Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in safe torque off (STO) safety functions compliant with European machinery directives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForced Air Cooling System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated low-noise cooling fans maintain optimal internal temperatures during high-duty operational cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Communications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard built-in RS-485 serial communication port supports seamless PLC and network integration.\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial Handling Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conveyors, sorting lines, and automated warehousing systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluid and Air Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty industrial blowers, exhaust fans, and centrifugal pump stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging and Food Processing:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-precision dosing pumps, sealing machines, and packaging equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachine Tool Components:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drills, grinding spindles, and multi-axis positioning tables requiring consistent low-speed torque.\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; font-family: sans-serif; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #1a365d;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eValue\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-E720-15K\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-E700 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;\"\u003eApplicable Motor Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e15 kW (20 HP)\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 Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e23.9 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;\"\u003eRated Output Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e60 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOverload Current Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds (inverse-time characteristics)\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 Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eThree-phase 200V to 240V AC\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 \/ Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eThree-phase 200V to 240V AC, 50Hz \/ 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePermissible Voltage Fluctuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e170V to 264V AC, 50Hz \/ 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePower Supply Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e28 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;\"\u003eRegenerative Braking Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e20% (minimum short-time rating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooling System\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eForced Air Cooling\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;\"\u003e6.5 kg (14.3 lbs)\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;\"\u003e8.0 kg (17.6 lbs)\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 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nWhen replacing legacy FR-E520 systems with the FR-E720-15K, note that physical footprint dimensions and mounting hole locations may vary slightly. Drive parameters can be migrated seamlessly using FR Configurator software; however, any custom terminal assignments for logic sequencing must be manually validated on the new terminal block configuration.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nThe FR-E720-15K requires careful thermal consideration when housed in sealed enclosures. Because it dissipates significant heat at its full 60A load capacity, standard ventilation configurations require at least 50mm of clear space above and below the chassis. When cycling high-inertia loads frequently, the internal 20% braking torque capacity can be exceeded; an external brake resistor is highly recommended to prevent overvoltage trips (E.OV3) during deceleration phases.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"color: #2b6cb0; margin-top: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003e\nTo mitigate high-frequency electromagnetic interference (EMI) typical of 15 kW carrier frequencies, ensure that shielded motor cables are stripped back and grounded using 360-degree metallic grounding clamps directly to the panel backplate. Separate all low-voltage analog control wiring (0-10V \/ 4-20mA) from primary power cables by at least 10 cm, running them in separate metallic conduits where possible.\n\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; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING: SAFETY COMPLIANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    Risk of severe electrical shock. Ensure all incoming AC supply lines are physically disconnected, locked out, and tagged out before accessing control terminals. Wait at least 10 minutes post-power-down for internal DC bus capacitors to fully discharge. Verify zero-voltage potential on the DC terminals before executing any installation or maintenance tasks.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount the inverter vertically on a flat, vibration-free surface using M5 screws. Ensure the cooling fan airflow is completely unobstructed.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePower Terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connect input power lines to R\/L1, S\/L2, and T\/L3. Connect motor cables to U, V, and W. Do not connect input power to output terminals, as this will destroy the power module.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGround Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground the inverter unit directly using the dedicated protective earth (PE) terminal. Use a wire gauge suitable for a 15 kW system.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2b6cb0; color: #ffffff; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 28px; height: 28px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #2d3748;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLogic Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set the sink\/source control logic jumper according to your controller card outputs before running control circuit wiring.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102135509355,"sku":"FR-E720-15K","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fr-e720-15k-ouj1tccldsh.png?v=1776137486","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/id\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-fr-e720-15k-fr-e700-series-variable-frequency-drive","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}