{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-01160-2-60-fr-a800-variable-frequency-drive","title":"Mitsubishi Electric FR-A840-01160-2-60 FR-A800 Variable Frequency Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDesigned to meet the rigorous demands of heavy industrial motor control, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FR-A840-01160-2-60\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance variable frequency drive (VFD) from the flagship FR-A800 series. This 400V class inverter delivers precise control with a Super Light Duty (SLD) rated current of 116A, making it ideal for high-capacity fan, pump, and machinery installations. Engineered with a specialized varnished circuit board coating (-60 specification), it provides reliable defense against humidity and dust in demanding environments. Its IP00 open-type physical structure is optimized for integration into centralized control panels, leveraging forced air cooling to maintain thermal efficiency under continuous operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarnished Circuit Boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhanced conformal coating (-60 spec) safeguards control and power electronics from atmospheric contamination without plated conductors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Current Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates at 116A under Super Light Duty (SLD) rating, supporting demanding heavy-duty continuous operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Voltage Tolerances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for standard three-phase 380V to 500V AC power systems, with a reliable fluctuation tolerance of 323V to 550V AC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanel-Optimized Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-type IP00 rating allows efficient, space-saving panel installations with integrated forced-air cooling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Precision Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part of the advanced FR-A800 family, supporting real sensorless vector control and vector control options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; margin-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Ventilation Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-volume fan arrays, blowers, and clean-room exhaust systems requiring continuous speed modulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Wastewater Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centrifugal pumps, booster stations, and fluid processing plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Machinery Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extruders, large conveyor lines, and material handling systems requiring steady-state torque control.\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=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; 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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFR-A840-01160-2-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFR-A800 Inverter Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVoltage Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e400V Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRated Input AC Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eThree-phase 380V to 500V AC, 50Hz\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePermissible AC Voltage Fluctuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e323V to 550V AC, 50Hz\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePermissible Frequency Fluctuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e+\/-5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSLD Rated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e116 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl\/Structure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eStandard Model (-2 = CA Type)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProtective Structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eOpen Type (IP00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooling Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eForced Air Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCircuit Board Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eVarnished Conformal Coating (-60 specification)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlated Conductor\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e41 kg (90.4 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShipping Weight (Calculated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e43 kg (94.8 lbs)\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=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerminal Block \/ Interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFunctional Allocation\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: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eR\/L1, S\/L2, T\/L3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eThree-Phase AC Mains Power Input Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eU, V, W\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eThree-Phase Variable Frequency AC Output to Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eP\/+, N\/-\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDC Link Connection Terminals for Brake Unit or Shared DC Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePE\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eProtective Earth \/ Chassis Ground Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eControl Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eDedicated I\/O, Analog inputs (0-10V, 4-20mA), and multi-function 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 FR-A700 series, the FR-A800 series provides backward parameters conversion. Parameter configurations can be imported using Mitsubishi’s FR Configurator2 software. Note that control terminal assignments are closely matched, but manual confirmation of safety-stop circuit allocations is required because of the safety standards implementation in the FR-A800 architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eBecause this VFD has a 41 kg weight footprint and relies on high-velocity forced air cooling, panel builders must ensure adequate airflow. Sealed enclosures require active heat exchangers or air conditioning units to handle the thermal load generated by the drive under continuous 116A SLD load conditions. Maintaining a minimum clearance of 100 mm above and below the cooling fans is necessary to prevent thermal shutdown events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eDuring initial power-up, verify that parameter 9 (electronic thermal O\/L relay) matches your specific motor's nameplate data. Ensure all control-signal cables (such as 0-10V analog speed inputs) are routed in dedicated, shielded conduits distinct from high-power input\/output cabling to eliminate high-frequency electromagnetic coupling.\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 Before commencing any installation or maintenance procedures, ensure all AC power sources feeding the R\/L1, S\/L2, and T\/L3 terminals are physically locked out and tagged out. After power-off, wait a minimum of 10 minutes to allow the internal DC bus link capacitors to discharge completely. Verify that the voltage between terminals P\/+ and N\/- is 0V using a calibrated digital multimeter before handling terminals.\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; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the VFD vertically on a rigid, flat, heat-resistant surface inside the electrical enclosure to maximize convective air currents.\u003c\/p\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; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the dedicated ground terminal (PE) directly to the system grounding plate using a low-impedance copper conductor.\u003c\/p\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; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003ePerform input power and motor terminal connections using calibrated torque tools, ensuring correct phase sequence on U, V, and W outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102129348971,"sku":"FR-A840-01160-2-60","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fr-a840-01160-2-60-lvlogn5ebi2.png?v=1776137454","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/th\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-01160-2-60-fr-a800-variable-frequency-drive","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}