Mitsubishi FR-E840-0040-4-60 FREQROL-E800 1.5kW 400V 3‑Phase AC Drive

Mitsubishi Electric FR-E840-0040-4-60 is a compact high‑performance frequency inverter from the FREQROL‑E800 series. Rated power 1.5 kW (ND) / 2.2 kW (LD) at 380‑480 V, 3‑phase. Built‑in brake transistor, 150% overload for 60 s (ND) / 120% for 60 s (LD). RS‑485 Modbus‑RTU communication, integrated PLC function (2K steps), and Safe Torque Off (STO) SIL2/PLd safety. Spring clamp terminals, IP20 enclosure, forced air cooling.

Applications:

• Conveyor and material handling systems

• Fan and pump speed control in industrial ventilation and water treatment

• Packaging machinery and food processing equipment

• Textile and woodworking machinery

• OEM equipment requiring compact VFD with built‑in safety

Core Specifications:

• Input voltage: 3‑phase 380‑480 V AC, 50/60 Hz (permissible fluctuation 323‑528 V, 50/60 Hz ±5%)

• Output frequency range: 0.2‑590 Hz (V/F control) / 0.2‑400 Hz (vector control)

• Control methods: V/F control, Advanced magnetic flux vector control, Real sensorless vector control, Vector control, PM sensorless vector control

• Brake transistor: Built‑in (50% max. brake torque at ND reference)

• Safety function: STO (Safe Torque Off) – SIL2/PLd (EN ISO 13849‑1 Category 3, EN 62061, IEC 61508)

Advanced Specifications:

I/O Specifications

• Digital inputs: 7

• Digital outputs (transistor): 2

• Digital outputs (relay): 1

• Analog inputs: 2 (0‑10 V, 4‑20 mA)

• Analog outputs: 1

• Terminal block type: Spring clamp

Communication & Functions

• Built‑in RS‑485 port (Modbus‑RTU, Mitsubishi inverter protocol)

• USB (mini‑B) for PC connection (FR Configurator2)

• Integrated PLC function: 2K step program memory

• Functions: PID control, multi‑speed operation (16 speeds), auto‑tuning, stall prevention, regeneration avoidance, slip compensation, droop control

Protection Functions

• Overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overload (electronic thermal), output short‑circuit, earth fault, heatsink overheat, input phase loss, output phase loss, CPU fault, brake transistor alarm

Environmental & Physical

• Enclosure rating: IP20

• Cooling: Forced air cooling

• Operating temperature: –20 °C … +60 °C (with derating above 50 °C)

• Storage temperature: –25 °C … +65 °C

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 108 mm × 128 mm × 135 mm

• Weight: approx. 1.4 kg

• Certifications: CE, UKCA, UL/cUL, RoHS

System Integration:

• This inverter belongs to the Mitsubishi Electric FREQROL‑E800 series.

• Replaces discontinued FR‑E740‑1.5K‑CHT; parameter settings can be migrated from FR‑E700 series using FR Configurator2.

• Upgrades from earlier FR‑E540 series provide improved performance, built‑in safety, and enhanced communication.

• Spring clamp terminals enable tool‑free wiring for faster panel installation.

• Requires external DC reactor for harmonic suppression in high‑power applications.

Standards & Compliance:
Refer to manufacturer official documentation for certification and compliance details.

Related Products:

• FR‑E840‑0040‑4‑60 – 1.5kW / 2.2kW LD (current model)

• FR‑E840‑0026‑4‑60 – 0.75kW / 1.5kW LD

• FR‑E840‑0080‑4‑60 – 3.7kW / 5.5kW LD

• FR‑ABR‑0.4K – Braking resistor for FR‑E800 series

• FR‑E800 series DC reactor – Optional for harmonic suppression

• FR Configurator2 – Setup software for FR‑E800 series