31B055-503-4-00
May 18, 2026

31B055-503-4-00

Brand: SEW‑EURODRIVE Model: 31B055‑503‑4‑00 Series: MOVITRAC 31B (compact heavy‑duty inverter) Type: 3‑phase AC variable frequency drive (VFD) Power: 55 kW / 75 HP Voltage: 400 VAC (380–480 V), 50/60 Hz

Description

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1. Model Code Decoding

  • 31B = MOVITRAC 31B compact series (high‑power density)

  • 055 = 55 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: 55 kW (3‑phase asynchronous motor)

  • Input: 3‑phase AC 380–480 V, 50/60 Hz ±5%

  • Rated input current: ~99 A

  • Rated output current: 110 A (continuous); 123.8 A (125% overload)

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

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

  • 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 / SIL 2 (standard)SEW-EURODRIVE


3. Mechanical & Environmental

  • Protection class: IP20 (front panel)

  • Cooling: high‑performance built‑in fan, vertical mounting

  • Ambient temp: 0 °C … +45 °C (full power); up to +50 °C with derating

  • 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): 320 × 520 × 255 mm

  • Weight: 18.5 kg


4. Standard Interfaces & Terminals

Control & I/O

  • Analog input: 0–10 V DC / 0–20 mA (speed ref, 12‑bit)

  • Digital inputs: 6 × 24 V DC programmable (sink/source)

  • Relay output: 2 × 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: PROFIBUS‑DP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET

  • Keypad: DBG 31 (parameter setup & display)

Power Terminals

  • X1: L1/L2/L3 (3‑phase input)

  • X2: U/V/W (motor output) + PE

  • DBU: brake resistor connection (integrated brake chopper, 4‑quadrant)


5. Main Functions

  • V/f open‑loop or sensorless vector control (high torque at low speed)

  • 4‑quadrant operation (integrated brake chopper for regenerative loads)

  • Accel/decel: 0.1–600 s adjustable (independent ramps)

  • Dynamic braking + DC injection braking (fast stop & holding)

  • Slip compensation (improves speed accuracy under load)

  • Multi‑step speed: up to 8 preset speeds (terminal selectable)

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

  • Energy‑saving mode (light‑load voltage reduction)

  • Parameter copy (keypad/communication for fast setup)


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 (anti‑stall during acceleration)

  • Reverse polarity & ESD protection

  • STO safe torque off (hardware‑based safety, PL d / SIL 2)SEW-EURODRIVE


7. Installation & Wiring Notes

  • Mounting: vertical, ≥ 150 mm clearance top/bottom for airflow

  • Power cables: shielded 4‑core (L1/L2/L3/PE), ≥ 25 mm²

  • Motor cables: shielded, max length 100 m (with filter)

  • Control cables: twisted pair, shielded, routed separately from power cables

  • Grounding: PE ≤ 4 Ω, star grounding recommended


8. Compliance & Standards

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

  • EMC: EN 61800‑3, Category C2 (industrial environment)

  • RoHS 2011/65/EU compliant

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


9. Typical Applications

  • Heavy‑duty conveyors & material handling

  • Large industrial fans & pumps (energy‑saving retrofit)

  • Crushers, mixers, extruders (high starting torque)

  • Textile, printing, packaging machinery

  • General‑purpose industrial drives (55 kW class)


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