Drives & Controls Magazine October 2025

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HAS ANNOUNCED a range of inverters designed to deliver improved performance, easy operation, and higher energy efficiency for a wide range of applications. The compact FRD800 drives are up to 37% smaller than their predecessors, and incorporate a USBC interface that lets users set parameters directly from a PC without having to power up the inverter, thus streamlining both setup and maintenance. The FR-D800 inverters (which supersede the earlier FR-D700) can control both induction and permanent magnet motors, eliminating the need for multiple inverters for different motor types. They are suitable for applications from conveyors and pumps, to food processing equipment and textile machinery. Some models are also suitable for harsh, corrosive environments, thanks to circuit board protection to IEC 60721-3-3:1994 3C2/3S2 standards. The inverters have a flip-door cover and integrated wiring, making installation faster and easier. The smaller frame sizes compared to the previous generation will reduce enclosure sizes, allow more flexible mounting, and cut installation costs. Advanced synchronous motor control reduces power consumption and cuts operating costs. The drives’ high efficiencies and lower standby power consumption also help to reduce carbon footprints. “With the FR-D800 series, we wanted to create an inverter that both new and experienced users can use with confidence," says Mitsubishi’s inverter development section leader, Shotaro Marumoto. "We've made it straightforward, while delivering the advanced performance businesses need to improve productivity, save energy, and meet their sustainability goals.” The drives also simplify maintenance. Preventive maintenance functions include lifetime diagnostics for key components such as capacitors and fans, helping operators to spot potential issues early, especially when using Mitsubishi’s FR Configurator2 support software. Anomaly detection based on current patterns helps to reduce the risk of unexpected downtime, and if a fault does occur, analysis functions solve the problem quickly. There is built-in support for Ethernet protocols such as CC-Link IE TSN, Modbus/TCP, and EtherNet/IP, simplifying integration into industrial networks. The range includes single-phase 100V, 200V, and three-phase 400V options. https://emea.mitsubishielectric.com/fa TECHNOLOGY n Next-gen drives can be programmed via USB-C without needing power 6FDQ WKH 45 FRGH WR YLHZ RXU SURGXFWV DQG VHUYLFHV RQ RXU ZHEVLWH The FR-D800 drives are up to 37% smaller than their predecessors

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