MCF40A0015-5A3-4-00
May 27, 2026

MCF40A0015-5A3-4-00

This is a 1.5 kW three-phase frequency inverter of the MCF40 series. It is equipped with a built-in brake chopper for 4-quadrant operation, and designed for speed regulation of small and medium-sized three-phase asynchronous motors in general industrial scenarios.

Description

1. General Description

Compact 3‑phase AC inverter, 1.5 kW / 2 HP, for standard asynchronous motors without encoder (VFC control). Integrated brake chopper for 4‑quadrant operation; no on‑board fieldbus.

2. Model Breakdown

  • MCF40A: MOVIDRIVE compact MCF series

  • 0015: Rated power 1.5 kW

  • 5A3: 3‑phase 380–500 V AC, no integrated EMC filter

  • 4: 4‑quadrant, internal brake chopper

  • 00: Standard, no STO, no option slots

3. Electrical Ratings

  • Input: 3 × 380–500 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz, 3.6 A

  • Output: 2.8 kVA, 4.0 A, 0–480 V AC, 0–180 Hz

  • Rated power: 1.5 kW (2 HP)

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

  • Control: V/f, sensorless vector (VFC)

  • Communication: RS485 (Modbus RTU)

  • EMC: No internal filter; external C2 filter required

4. Mechanical & Environmental

  • Protection: IP20 (cabinet mount only)

  • Cooling: Natural convection

  • Dimensions (W×H×D): 90 × 180 × 152 mm

  • Weight: ~1.5 kg

  • Ambient temp: −10 °C to +50 °C (derate >50 °C)

  • Altitude: Derate 1%/100 m above 1000 m (max 2000 m)

  • Approvals: CE, UL, cUL, RoHS

5. I/O & Protection

  • Digital In: 6; Digital Out: 2; Relay Out: 1

  • Analog In: 1 (0–10 V / 4–20 mA)

  • Motor thermistor: TF / PTC / TH

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

6. Key Features

  • Compact, lightweight design

  • Built‑in brake chopper for 4‑quadrant / light regenerative loads

  • Sensorless vector (VFC) for good low‑speed torque

  • Standard Modbus RTU for easy integration

  • Comprehensive protection

7. Applications

Conveyors, fans, pumps, packaging machinery, general automation (1.5 kW 3‑phase motors).

8. Status

Discontinued by manufacturer (SEW‑EURODRIVE); available as aftermarket / surplus.


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