31C040-503-4-00
May 27, 2026

31C040-503-4-00

Product Introduction 31C040-503-4-00 is a 5.5 kW / 7.5 HP compact 4‑quadrant regenerative inverter from SEW‑EURODRIVE MOVITRAC 31C series. It operates on 3‑phase 380–500 V AC, no STO safety function, no fieldbus, with built‑in regenerative braking (energy feedback to grid). Designed for conveyors, packaging machines, fans, pumps and general automation without safety interlock.

Description

Model Code Explanation

  • 31C: MOVITRAC 31C series, compact regenerative drive

  • 040: Rated power 5.5 kW, rated output current 9.6 A

  • 503: 3‑phase 380–500 V AC input, no integrated EMC filter

  • 4: 4‑quadrant operation, regenerative braking, grid feedback

  • 00: Standard firmware, no STO, no fieldbus module

Technical Specifications

Input

  • Rated voltage: 3‑phase AC 380–500 V (±10%)

  • Frequency: 50 / 60 Hz (±10%)

  • Rated input current: 8.8 A @ 400 V

Output

  • Rated power: 5.5 kW (7.5 HP)

  • Rated output current: 9.6 A @ 400 V

  • Apparent power: 6.6 kVA

  • Frequency range: 0–400 Hz

  • Overload: 125% continuous; 150% for 60 s

Control & Interfaces

  • Control modes: V/F open‑loop, sensorless vector (VFC)

  • Digital I/O: 6 inputs, 2 outputs, 1 relay output

  • Analog I/O: 2 inputs, 2 outputs

  • Safety: No STO

  • Protection: Overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overtemperature, earth fault, short circuit

Mechanical & Environmental

  • Protection class: IP20

  • Operating temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C (derate >40 °C)

  • Storage temperature: ‑25 °C to +70 °C

  • Dimensions (W×H×D): approx. 170 × 184 × 281 mm

  • Weight: 5.74–8.0 kg (depending on configuration)

Key Features

  1. 4‑quadrant energy regeneration

    Recycles braking energy back to the grid; no external brake resistor required.

  2. Compact and cost‑effective

    IP20 design, small footprint, standard I/O for general‑purpose applications.

  3. Reliable motor control

    V/F and sensorless vector control for stable speed and torque.

  4. Comprehensive protection

    Full fault protection ensures long‑term, stable operation.

Typical Applications

5.5 kW three‑phase asynchronous motors; general automation: medium conveyors, packaging machinery, fans, pumps, and equipment requiring energy recovery without safety interlock.

Related Models

  • 31C040-503-4-05: 5.5 kW, 4‑quadrant, with STO, no fieldbus

  • 31C040-503-4-20: 5.5 kW, 4‑quadrant, PROFIBUS‑DP, no STO

  • 31C040-503-4-25: 5.5 kW, 4‑quadrant, PROFIBUS‑DP + STO


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