MDX61B-0015-5A3-4(SEW‑EURODRIVE)
May 28, 2026

MDX61B-0015-5A3-4(SEW‑EURODRIVE)

MDX61B-0015-5A3-4 is a 1.5 kW high‑performance AC drive from the SEW‑EURODRIVE MOVIDRIVE MDX61B series. It is designed for speed, torque, and basic positioning control of three‑phase asynchronous/synchronous motors. The model shown here is the base unit (without the trailing ‑00 / ‑0T suffix); the full part number is typically MDX61B0015-5A3-4-00 (standard) or ‑0T (coated/harsh environment).

Description

1. Product Overview

MDX61B-0015-5A3-4 is a 1.5 kW high‑performance AC drive from the SEW‑EURODRIVE MOVIDRIVE MDX61B series. It is designed for speed, torque, and basic positioning control of three‑phase asynchronous/synchronous motors. The model shown here is the base unit (without the trailing ‑00 / ‑0T suffix); the full part number is typically MDX61B0015-5A3-4-00 (standard) or ‑0T (coated/harsh environment).

2. Model Code Explanation

  • MDX61B: MOVIDRIVE B series, dual expansion slots (encoder + fieldbus)

  • 0015: Rated motor power 1.5 kW (constant torque)

  • 5A3:

    • 5: Input voltage 3×380–500 V AC

    • A: Built‑in Class C2 EMC filter (EN 61800‑3)

    • 3: Three‑phase input

  • 4: Integrated brake chopper (four‑quadrant operation)

  • (‑00/‑0T): Suffix for PCB coating & motion level (00 = standard, 0T = tropicalized/coated)

3. Electrical Specifications

  • Rated Input: 3×380–500 V AC (‑15% / +10%), 50/60 Hz, 3.6 A

  • Rated Output:

    • 1.5 kW (constant torque) / 2.2 kW (variable torque)

    • 4.0 A, 2.8 kVA

  • Output Frequency: 0–600 Hz

  • Overload Capacity: 200%/60 s; 175%/2 s

  • PWM Carrier Frequency: 4 kHz (default), 8/16 kHz optional

  • Brake Chopper: Built‑in; external resistor ≥68 Ω

  • EMC Filter: Class C2 (EN 61800‑3)

4. Mechanical & Environmental

  • Dimensions (W×H×D): 105 × 260 × 95 mm

  • Weight: ~2.8 kg

  • Protection Class: IP20 (cabinet installation)

  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ +50 °C (derate above 40 °C)

  • Cooling: Temperature‑controlled forced air

  • PCB Coating: Non‑coated (base unit; 0T adds conformal coating)

  • Altitude: ≤1000 m (no derating); >1000 m: 1% derate per 100 m

5. Control Functions

  • Modes:

    • VFC: Open‑loop V/f (general speed control)

    • CFC: Closed‑loop vector (high torque/accuracy)

    • Servo: With encoder (permanent magnet motors)

  • Motion Features:

    • IPOSplus® Basic: Positioning, electronic cam, master‑slave sync, flying restart, DC braking

    • PID Controller: For pressure/flow closed‑loop control

  • Safety: STO (Safe Torque Off, PL d)

6. Interfaces & Communication

  • Analog Inputs: ±10 V / 4–20 mA

  • Digital Inputs: 6×24 V DC isolated

  • Digital Outputs: 2×transistor + 1×relay

  • Motor Protection: PTC thermistor input

  • Standard Communication: SBus, RS485 (Modbus RTU)

  • Expansion Slots:

    • Slot 1: Encoder module (e.g., DEH11B)

    • Slot 2: Fieldbus (PROFINET, CANopen, EtherCAT)

7. Protection Features

  • Overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, overtemperature

  • Ground fault, short circuit, motor overtemperature (PTC)

  • Alarm display & fault codes via onboard panel

8. Key Features

  1. Compact & Modular: High power density, dual expansion slots

  2. High Dynamic Performance: Closed‑loop vector control for low‑speed high torque

  3. Integrated Safety: STO (PL d) reduces external safety components

  4. Built‑in Motion: IPOSplus® Basic eliminates need for external controllers

  5. EMC Compliance: Built‑in C2 filter simplifies wiring

9. Typical Applications

  • Conveyors, packaging machinery, material handling

  • Fans, pumps, compressors (energy‑saving speed control)

  • Textile, printing, general automation (clean/dry environments)

  • Asynchronous/synchronous motor speed/position control

10. Certifications

  • CE (EN 61800‑3, EN 60204‑1)

  • UL 508C, CSA, RoHS

11. Suffix Differences (‑00 vs ‑0T)

  • ‑00: Standard, non‑coated PCB, basic IPOSplus®, clean/dry environments

  • ‑0T: Conformal coated PCB, advanced IPOSplus®, harsh environments (dust, moisture, mild corrosion)


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