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EXTRA ‘FOCUS’ DRIVES AND MOTION CONTROL

Variable speed drive offers multiple

networks and AI predictive maintenance

R-E800 is a highly flexible, compact
variable speed drive (VSD) series with
multiple built-in networks, including
FTSN (Time Sensitive Networking)
without the need for costly option cards and has
been released by Mitsubishi Electric to support
the needs of smart factories.
Not only will OEM machine builders benefit
from the E800 but industries including
automotive, food & beverage, life sciences and
water treatment will benefit from the flexible
control capabilities of the E800. Using the
Mitsubishi Electric Maisart Artificial Intelligence early identification and resolution of faults
(AI) system, the E800 reduces downtime with its without the need for specialist skills.
extended predictive maintenance capabilities To maintain safety and productivity, the E800
featuring the world’s first corrosive gas detection can be incorporated into SIL3 PLe, Cat 3
system. The E800 also achieves high systems. Integrated safety functionality is
performance control of induction and permanent featured as standard without the need for an
magnet motors and can be incorporated into a encoder and includes Safe Torque Off (STO),
Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 system. Safe Stop 1 (SS1), Safe Brake Control (SBC) and
The E800 series offers increased flexibility by Safe Speed Monitor (SSM).
incorporating multiple communication networks Enhanced, customised control is provided by
without the need for option cards. Major the built-in PLC functionality which is set up via
industrial Ethernet networks are supported as the FR-Configurator2 software. Multiple VSDs
standard including; CC-Link IE TSN, Ethernet/IP, can be controlled by a single master, removing
Profinet and Modbus TCP/IP. Network flexibility the cost of an external PLC. The E800’s
is also increased with two Ethernet ports which advanced autotune function can be used to
support line, ring and star topologies. control not only standard induction motors but
Building on the Mitsubishi Electric predictive also Surface Permanent Magnet (SPM), Interior
maintenance functionality, the E800 features an Permanent Magnet (IPM) and in the future,
industry first with a corrosive gas environment synchronous reluctance motors, offering
detection circuit. In conjunction with Mitsubishi maximum flexibility and reducing spares stock
Electric’s proven AI diagnostic technology it holding.
helps to reduce overall downtime by allowing gb3a.mitsubishielectric.com

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