First TwinCAT PLC Project on a Beckhoff IPC
Build and verify a first TwinCAT PLC project on a Beckhoff IPC. This checklist covers target selection, EtherCAT discovery, I/O mapping, safe activation, restart tests, and commissioning records.
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric
Product No.: FR-A820-11K-1
Country of origin:United States
Product Type: VFD Inverters
Payment: T/T, Western Union
Weight: 9300g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Designed for demanding industrial motor control, the Mitsubishi Electric FR-A820-11K-1 variable frequency drive provides exceptional precision and dynamic torque response within the high-performance FREQROL-A 800 series. Operating on a three-phase 200V class input, this unit features flexible multi-rating capabilities (SLD, LD, ND, and HD) to match the exact overload profile of your machinery. Equipped with advanced magnetic flux vector control and real sensorless vector control, it achieves peak torque performance down to near-zero speeds, making it ideal for high-inertia startup applications.
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Electric |
| Model Number | FR-A820-11K-1 |
| Series | FREQROL-A 800 |
| Input Voltage Class | Three-phase 200V Class |
| Rated Input Voltage / Frequency | 3-phase 200 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Allowable Voltage Fluctuation | 170 to 264 VAC, 50 Hz / 60 Hz |
| Allowable Frequency Fluctuation | ±5% |
| Rated Output Capacity (ND) | 11 kW |
| Applicable Motor Capacity (SLD / LD / ND / HD) | 15 kW / 15 kW / 11 kW / 7.5 kW |
| Rated Output Current (SLD / LD / ND / HD) | 63 A / 58 A / 46 A / 33 A |
| Overload Current Rating (ND) | 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds (at 50 degC ambient) |
| Output Frequency Range | 0.2 to 590 Hz (limit of 400 Hz for vector control modes) |
| Enclosure Rating (JEM 1030) | Closed type (IP20) |
| Cooling Method | Forced air cooling |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | -10 degC to +50 degC (LD, ND, HD ratings); -10 degC to +40 degC (SLD rating) |
| Ambient Operating Humidity | 95% RH or less (no condensation) with coated circuit boards |
| Vibration Resistance | 5.9 m/s² or less, 10 to 55 Hz (X, Y, Z directions) |
| Net Unit Weight | 8.3 kg |
| Shipping Weight (Calculated) | 9.3 kg |
| Terminal / Port | Function / Configuration Type |
|---|---|
| Terminals 2, 4 | Analog input (0 to 10 V, 0 to 5 V, 4 to 20 mA switch-selectable) |
| Terminal 1 | Auxiliary analog input (-10 to +10 V, -5 to +5 V) |
| Control Input Terminals | 12 configurable digital input points (sink/source logic selectable) |
| Open Collector Outputs | 5 configurable solid-state output points |
| Relay Outputs | 2 output contacts (fault alarm and programmable operation indicators) |
| Pulse Train Input / Output | Input up to 100 kpps, output up to 50 kpps |
The FR-A820-11K-1 is the direct legacy replacement path for the older FR-A720-11K series. Mounting footprint dimensions remain highly compatible; however, if upgrading from an A720, utilize Mitsubishi FR Configurator2 software to extract and convert the parameter block. Be aware that the A800 series introduces a dedicated 24 VDC control circuit power input, allowing you to maintain communications and safety feedback even when primary three-phase power is disconnected.
When sizing this drive for high-altitude environments, you must derate the output current by 1% for every 100 meters above 1000 meters sea level (up to a maximum of 2500 meters). To prevent nuisance overvoltage trips (E.OV3) during aggressive deceleration profiles, monitor Parameter 8 (Deceleration Time). If short stopping sequences are mandatory, install an external brake resistor connected directly across terminals P/+ and PR, and ensure Parameter 30 (Regenerative function selection) is configured correctly.
To configure analog terminal input behaviors, always verify the status of the voltage/current selection slide switches located behind the control terminal cover. For example, if Terminal 4 is used for a 4-20mA feedback loop, the hardware switch must match the corresponding firmware settings in Parameter 267. Always route your low-voltage control signals through a separate conduit from high-voltage motor output lines (U, V, W) to mitigate electromagnetic interference and potential signal drift.
CRITICAL WARNING: HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
Isolate all input power connections before mounting or servicing. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes after disconnecting source voltage to allow internal DC bus capacitors to discharge safely. Measure DC voltage across terminal points P/+ and N/-; ensure it is less than 30 VDC before performing physical installation work.
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United States
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