31B015-503-4-00
May 18, 2026

31B015-503-4-00

Brand: SEW‑EURODRIVE Model: 31B015‑503‑4‑00 Series: MOVITRAC 31B (B‑series compact inverter) Type: 3‑phase AC variable frequency drive (VFD) Power: 15 kW / 20 HP Voltage: 400 VAC (380–480 V), 50/60 Hz

Description

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1. Model Code Decoding

  • 31B = MOVITRAC 31B compact series

  • 015 = 15 kW rated output power

  • 503 = 400 VAC (380–480 V) voltage class

  • 4 = 3‑phase AC input

  • 00 = standard firmware, no options


2. Electrical Ratings (400 V / 50–60 Hz)

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

  • Input: 3‑phase AC 380–480 V, 50/60 Hz

  • Rated input current: ~32 A

  • Rated output current: 30 A (continuous)

  • Output voltage: 0–480 VAC, 3‑phase

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

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

  • Switching frequency: 2–16 kHz (adjustable)

  • Power factor:0.95 at full load

  • Efficiency:97% at rated load

  • Safety: STO (Safe Torque Off) PL d (EN ISO 13849‑1)


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): 178 × 279 × 152 mm

  • Weight: 3.7 kg


4. Standard Interfaces & Terminals

Control & I/O

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

  • Digital inputs: 4 × 24 V DC programmable (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: DBG 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 or sensorless vector control

  • 4‑quadrant operation (integrated brake chopper)

  • 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

  • STO safe torque off (hardware‑based safety)


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

  • STO: EN ISO 13849‑1 PL d, IEC 61508 SIL 2


9. Typical Applications

  • Conveyors, material handling

  • Fans & pumps (energy saving)

  • General‑purpose industrial drives

  • Textile, packaging, woodworking machinery


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