Title: Mitsubishi FR-A240E-5.5KUL Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) - 5.5kW, 400V Class High-Performance Inverter for Industrial Motor Control

Product Overview:
The Mitsubishi FR-A240E-5.5KUL is a robust and high-performance variable frequency drive (VFD) from Mitsubishi Electric's renowned FR-A200 series, specifically engineered for demanding industrial applications. This 5.5 kW (7.5 HP) 400V class inverter provides precise and efficient control over three-phase AC motors, significantly enhancing energy efficiency, operational reliability, and process optimization. Designed with advanced sensorless vector control technology, the FR-A240E-5.5KUL delivers exceptional torque at low speeds and precise speed regulation, making it ideal for a wide array of machinery. Its UL and cUL certifications ensure compliance with North American safety and performance standards, making it a trusted solution for critical industrial automation tasks requiring superior motor control and energy savings.

Key Features & Benefits:

 Advanced Sensorless Vector Control: Achieves high starting torque (up to 200% at 0.5 Hz) and precise speed control without the need for an encoder, optimizing performance for various loads and ensuring stable operation even at very low speeds.
 Significant Energy Savings: Dynamically adjusts motor speed to match load requirements, drastically reducing power consumption and operating costs, especially in variable torque applications like fans and pumps, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership.
 Integrated PLC Functionality: Features a built-in programmable logic controller (PLC) for custom sequence control, reducing the need for external control devices, simplifying system design, and enabling standalone automation solutions.
 Comprehensive Communication Options: Equipped with a built-in RS-485 port (Modbus RTU) for seamless integration into industrial networks, supporting remote monitoring, control, and data acquisition. Optional communication cards (CC-Link, Profibus-DP, DeviceNet) are available for broader connectivity.
 Robust Protective Functions: Includes advanced safeguards against overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, motor overload, ground fault, and thermal protection, ensuring long-term reliability, equipment safety, and minimizing downtime.
 User-Friendly Digital Operator Panel: Features an intuitive display and keypad for easy parameter setup, monitoring, and diagnostics, simplifying commissioning, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance tasks.
 High Overload Capacity: Capable of handling 150% overload for 60 seconds and 200% for 3 seconds, providing stability and resilience for heavy-duty and transient load conditions, preventing trips and ensuring continuous operation.
 Compact and Space-Saving Design: Optimized footprint allows for efficient installation in control panels, maximizing valuable industrial space and facilitating integration into existing systems.
 Long Service Life and Reliability: Built with high-quality components, robust construction, and advanced cooling mechanisms, ensuring extended operational life and minimal downtime in harsh industrial environments.
 UL/cUL Listed: Certified for safety and performance in North American markets, guaranteeing compliance with stringent industry standards and facilitating regulatory approval.
 PID Control Function: Built-in Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control for precise regulation of process variables such as pressure, flow, or temperature, enhancing process stability and accuracy.

Applications:

 Pumps: Water supply, wastewater treatment, chemical dosing, irrigation systems, booster pumps, circulation pumps.
 Fans: HVAC systems, industrial ventilation, exhaust fans, cooling towers, air handling units.
 Conveyors: Material handling systems, assembly lines, logistics automation, baggage handling systems.
 Compressors: Air compressors, refrigeration units, chillers.
 Machine Tools: Lathes, milling machines, grinding machines, drilling machines, CNC equipment.
 Textile Machinery: Spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing equipment, winding machines.
 Packaging Machinery: Fillers, sealers, wrappers, palletizers, labeling machines.
 Mixers & Agitators: Chemical processing, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing.
 Cranes & Hoists: Light to medium-duty lifting applications, overhead cranes, elevators.
 General Industrial Automation: Any application requiring precise speed and torque control of AC motors, including extruders, centrifuges, and test stands.

Technical Specifications:

 Part Number: FRA240E5.5KUL
 Alternative Part Number: FR-A240E-5.5KUL
 Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Electric
 Series: FR-A200 (FR-A240E)
 Power Rating: 5.5 kW (7.5 HP)
 Input Voltage: 3-Phase, 380-480V AC, 50/60 Hz
 Output Voltage: 3-Phase, 380-480V AC (Variable)
 Rated Output Current: 12.0 A (for 400V class, 5.5kW)
 Control Method: Sensorless Vector Control, V/f Control, Optimal Excitation Control, PID Control
 Output Frequency Range: 0.5 to 400 Hz
 Overload Capacity: 150% for 60 seconds, 200% for 3 seconds
 Protection Functions: Overcurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Motor Overload, Ground Fault, Heatsink Overheat, Output Short Circuit, Parameter Error, CPU Error, etc.
 Communication Interface: RS-485 (Modbus RTU) built-in, option for CC-Link, Profibus-DP, DeviceNet
 Enclosure Rating: IP20 (Open Type)
 Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F)
 Storage Temperature: -20°C to +65°C (-4°F to 149°F)
 Humidity: 90% RH or less (non-condensing)
 Weight: 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs)
 Certifications: UL, cUL, CE