MCH42A0030-5A3-4-0T
May 27, 2026

MCH42A0030-5A3-4-0T

Product Brief MCH42A0030-5A3-4-0T is a 3.0 kW encoder-feedback servo drive from SEW-EURODRIVE MOVIDRIVE compact MCH series. It features onboard INTERBUS fiber optic communication, integrated Class A EMC filter and built-in brake chopper for four-quadrant operation. The 0T version is equipped with IPOSplus® positioning and advanced motion control functions.

Description

1. Model Code Explanation

  • MCH: MOVIDRIVE compact, servo drive for motors with encoder feedback

  • 42: Onboard INTERBUS‑LWL (fiber optic FO) communication

  • A: Hardware version A

  • 0030: Rated power 3.0 kW

  • 5: Supply voltage 3×380–500 V AC

  • A: Integrated Class A EMC filter

  • 3: 3‑phase input

  • 4: Four‑quadrant operation (integrated brake chopper)

  • 0T: Technology firmware (with IPOSplus® positioning & motion control)


2. Electrical Specifications

  • Input: 3×380–500 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz; 6.3 A rated input current

  • Output: 0–480 V AC, 0–600 Hz; 7.0 A continuous, 4.9 kVA

  • Rated power: 3.0 kW (asynchronous/synchronous motors)

  • Overload: 150% for 60 s; 200% peak

  • Control modes:

    • VFC: Sensorless vector control

    • CFC: Encoder‑based vector control

    • SERVO: Synchronous servo control


3. Communication & I/O

  • Fieldbus: INTERBUS‑LWL (fiber optic)

  • Encoder interfaces: Hiperface®, sin/cos, TTL

  • I/O:

    • 6 digital inputs (DI)

    • 2 digital outputs (DO)

    • 1 relay output

    • 1 analog input (0–10 V / 4–20 mA)


4. Mechanical & Environmental

  • Protection: IP20 (cabinet mount only)

  • Cooling: Forced air

  • Dimensions (W×H×D): ~105 × 315 × 160 mm

  • Weight: ~3.2 kg

  • Ambient temp: 0 °C to +40 °C (derate >40 °C)

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

  • Certifications: CE, UL, cUL, RoHS


5. Key Features

  • Universal motor support: Asynchronous, asynchronous servo, synchronous servo

  • Advanced motion (0T firmware): Electronic cam, gear sync, motion sequencing, IPOSplus® positioning

  • Regenerative capability: Integrated brake chopper for four‑quadrant operation

  • EMC compliance: Built‑in Class A filter (EN 61800‑3)

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


6. Typical Applications

Packaging machinery, conveyor systems, material handling, and industrial automation requiring fiber‑optic INTERBUS, encoder feedback, four‑quadrant operation, and high‑precision motion control.


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