1. Model Code Breakdown

• 31 = MOVITRAC 31 series

• 15 = 15 kW rated output power

• A = standard hardware variant

• 403 = 230 VAC (200–240 V) nominal voltage class

• 4 = 3‑phase AC input

• 00 = standard firmware / no options

2. Electrical Ratings (230 V / 50–60 Hz)

• Rated output power: 15 kW (3‑phase asynchronous motor)

• Input: 3‑phase AC 200–240 V, 50/60 Hz

• Rated input current: approx. 58 A

• Rated output current: 54 A (continuous)eero

• Output voltage: 0–230 VAC, 3‑phase

• Output frequency: 0–400 Hz (V/f control)eero

• Overload: 150% / 60 s; 125% continuouseero

• Switching frequency: 2–16 kHz (adjustable)

• Power factor: ≥ 0.95 at full load

• Efficiency: ≥ 97% at rated load

3. Mechanical & Environmental

• Protection class: IP20 (front panel)

• Cooling: built‑in fan, vertical mounting

• Ambient temp: 0 °C … +45 °C (full power)

• Storage temp: −25 °C … +70 °C

• Humidity: 5–95 %, non‑condensing

• Altitude: ≤ 1000 m (no derating)

• Vibration: 10–55 Hz, 0.15 mm amplitude

• Dimensions (W×H×D): approx. 160 × 300 × 190 mm

• Weight: approx. 6.8 kg

4. Standard Interfaces & Terminals

Control & I/O

• Analog input: 0–10 V DC (speed ref, 12‑bit)

• Digital inputs: 4 × programmable (24 V DC, sink/source)

• Relay output: 1 × programmable (250 V AC / 30 V DC, 3 A)

• Motor thermistor: PTC/KTY input (overheat protection)

Communication

• RS‑485 onboard (Modbus RTU / SEW internal bus)

• Optional: FBG 31 keypad, FIO 31 I/O extension

Power Terminals

• X1: L1/L2/L3 (3‑phase input)

• X2: U/V/W (motor output) + PE

• DBU: brake resistor connection (internal brake chopper)

5. Main Functions

• V/f open‑loop control (standard)

• 4‑quadrant operation (integrated brake chopper)eero

• Accel/decel: 0.1–600 s adjustable

• Dynamic braking + DC injection braking

• Slip compensation (improves speed accuracy)

• Multi‑step speed: up to 8 preset speeds

• Built‑in PID (pressure/flow/speed control)

• Energy‑saving mode (light load voltage reduction)

• Parameter copy (keypad/communication)

6. Protection Features

• Overcurrent (instantaneous & thermal)

• Overvoltage / undervoltage

• Input phase loss detection

• Inverter overtemperature (IGBT/heatsink)

• Motor overload (electronic thermal relay)

• Output short circuit & earth fault

• Stall prevention

• Reverse polarity & ESD protection

7. Installation & Wiring Notes

• Mounting: vertical, ≥ 100 mm clearance top/bottom

• Power cables: shielded 4‑core (L1/L2/L3/PE)

• Motor cables: shielded, max length 50 m

• Control cables: twisted pair, shielded, separate from power cables

• Grounding: PE ≤ 4 Ω

8. Compliance & Standards

• CE (Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU)

• EMC: EN 61800‑3, Category C2

• RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant

• UL 508C (optional)

9. Typical Applications

• Conveyors, material handling

• Fans & pumps (energy saving)

• General‑purpose industrial drives

• Textile, packaging, woodworking machinery