{"product_id":"mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-55k-1-fr-a800-series-variable-frequency-drive","title":"Mitsubishi Electric FR-A840-55K-1 FR-A800 Series Variable Frequency Drive","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eOptimizing heavy-duty industrial machinery performance, the \u003cstrong\u003eMitsubishi Electric FR-A840-55K-1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium three-phase vector control variable frequency drive engineered for high-torque applications up to \u003cstrong\u003e55 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e. This high-performance FR-A800 series inverter features an integrated \u003cstrong\u003eFM pulse terminal\u003c\/strong\u003e for precise monitoring and supports advanced Real Sensorless Vector Control (RSVC) to achieve exceptional speed and torque accuracy. Designed to integrate seamlessly into complex factory automation architectures, the unit provides reliable power conversion, extensive communications support, and robust energy-saving features to maximize process uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: square; color: #2d3748; padding-left: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced Real Sensorless Vector Control and PM sensorless vector control for unmatched motor shaft performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in FM pulse train terminal providing high-resolution analog output configurations for system monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated multi-port external communication interfaces supporting RS-485, RS-422, and RS-232 protocols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-rating flexibility to adapt to both Normal Duty (ND) and Light Duty (LD) operational demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompliance with global functional safety standards including safety stop functions to minimize risk in manual intervention areas.\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: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh-capacity material handling systems including cranes, hoists, and continuous conveyors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndustrial fan systems, heavy-duty blowers, and municipal water supply pumping systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContinuous manufacturing machinery such as extruders, mixers, and winding systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAutomated machine tool spindles and deep-well oil recovery pumping applications.\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 #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eMitsubishi Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eModel Reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFR-A840-55K-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFR-A800\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplicable Motor Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e55 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInput Voltage Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThree-Phase 400 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Rated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThree-phase 380 to 500 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Rated Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e110 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e84 kVA\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eExternal Communications\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eRS-232 \/ RS-422 \/ RS-485\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOutput Terminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eFM Term (Pulse Train Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApprovals \u0026amp; Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eCE, UL, cUL, RoHS compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e550 mm x 435 mm x 250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003e44 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 #1a365d; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\u003eTerminal Designation\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold; color: #1a365d;\"\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: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eR\/L1, S\/L2, T\/L3\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThree-Phase AC Power Input Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eU, V, W\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eThree-Phase AC Output to Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePulse Train Output Terminal for Monitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSD \/ SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003eContact Input \/ Sensor Common Ground Terminals\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRJ-45 Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 0.75rem;\"\u003ePU \/ RS-485 Communication Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Models \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eThe FR-A840-55K-1 serves as a direct functional replacement for legacy FR-A740-55K series drives. When replacing an older A700 series unit, parameter configurations can be transferred using Mitsubishi FR Configurator2 software. Note that although physical cabinet footprints are highly aligned, cooling fan clearances and terminal block configurations should be verified prior to structural integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Pitfalls \u0026amp; Engineering Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eTo maintain optimal thermal performance under continuous duty in enclosed control cabinets, do not exceed an ambient temperature of 50 Celsius without applying appropriate derating guidelines. When running this unit with high carrier frequencies to eliminate motor audible noise, ensure that the output current rating is adjusted downward according to the manufacturer derating curves to avoid thermal over-current trips (E.THT \/ E.OC1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommissioning \u0026amp; Wiring Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin-bottom: 1rem;\"\u003eFor installations utilizing control cable runs longer than 30 meters to the FM pulse terminal, use shielded twisted-pair (STP) cabling. Ensure that the cable shield is grounded strictly at the drive-end ground point (PE terminal) to prevent industrial high-frequency noise from inducing signal distortion or false logic transitions. Always separate control signal wiring from high-power 400 V AC inputs and motor output cabling by a minimum clearance of 30 cm.\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  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #9b2c2c; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"\u003eCRITICAL WARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"color: #9b2c2c; margin: 0;\"\u003eIsolate all electrical inputs before initiating installation or service on this equipment. High-voltage capacitors retain a lethal residual charge. Wait a minimum of 10 minutes after main power disconnection and measure the DC link voltage across terminals P\/+ and N\/- to verify it is below 45 V DC before touching terminal blocks or internal wiring.\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: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eMount the drive vertically inside a dust-free, vibration-isolated cabinet. Ensure there is at least 100 mm of clearance above and below the drive housing for unhindered convective cooling airflow.\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; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eConnect the mains power input lines to terminals R\/L1, S\/L2, and T\/L3, and connect the motor power cables to terminals U, V, and W. Tighten all terminal screws to the manufacturer-specified torque limits using a calibrated torque wrench.\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; border-radius: 50%; min-width: 2rem; height: 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #2d3748; margin: 0;\"\u003eRoute control and pulse output signal lines through separate conduits to avoid electromagnetic interference. Ground the motor frame directly to the drive ground terminal, and ground the drive housing to the central protective ground bar of the facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mitsubishi Electric","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102130561387,"sku":"FR-A840-55K-1","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/fr-a840-55k-1-t5ky41m44sw.png?v=1776137473","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/tr\/products\/mitsubishi-electric-fr-a840-55k-1-fr-a800-series-variable-frequency-drive","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}