Overview

Compact, reliable and easy to use

Simply power on and Optidrive E3 is up and running, providing precise motor control and energy savings using the factory settings.

  • CE
  • UL
  • RCM

Sensorless vector control for all motor types:

 

  • IM IE2, IE3, IE4 & IE5 Induction Motor
  • PM AC Permanent Magnet Motor
  • BLDC Brushless DC Motor
  • SynRM Synchronous Reluctance Motor
  • LSPM Line Start PM Motor

Optidrive E3 Features

Simple Comissioning

14 parameter basic setup. Default settings suitable for most applications. Contactor style connection for simple wiring.

Intuitive Keypad Control

Precise digital control at the touch of a button.

Application Macros

Switch between Industrial, Pump & Fan modes to optimise Optidrive E3 for your application.

Options & Software

A range of external EMC Filters, Brake Resistors, Input Chokes and Output Filters are available

Optidrive E3 in industry

  • Agriculture
  • Cranes & Hoists
  • Food & Beverage
  • General Automation
  • HVAC
  • Leisure
  • Marine
  • Material Handling
  • Mining
  • Printing
  • Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
  • Solar Pumping
  • Textiles & Paper
  • Water & Wastewater
  • SGS ISO 9001
  • SGS ISO 14001

GBManufactured in the UK

Invertek’s products are designed and manufactured in the UK to the quality and environmental management system principals of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001:2015

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  • CULUS Logo
  • RCM Mark
  • EAC Logo
  • TUV Approved
  • ECA ETL Logo
  • RohS Logo

Specifications

Optidrive E3 Specification

Size & Weight
Enclosure Options

  Optidrive E3 IP20 Size 1 Optidrive E3 IP20 Size 2 Optidrive E3 IP20 Size 3 Optidrive E3 IP20 Size 4 Optidrive E3 IP20 Size 5
IP20 SIZE 1 SIZE 2 SIZE 3 SIZE 4 SIZE 5
Height mm (in) 173 (6.81) 221 (8.7) 261 (10.28) 420 (16.54) 486 (19.13)
Width mm (in) 83 (3.27) 110 (4.33) 131 (5.16) 171 (6.73) 222 (8.74)
Depth mm (in) 123 (4.84) 150 (5.91) 175 (6.89) 212 (8.35) 226 (8.9)
Weight kg (lb) 1 (2.2) 1.7 (3.75) 3.2 (7.05) 9.1 (20.06) 16.9 (37.26)
Fixings 4 x M5 4 x M5 4 x M5 4 x M8 4 x M8
Packaged Height mm (in) 165 (6.5) 234 (9.21) 254 (10) 340 (13.39) 356 (14.02)
Packaged Width mm (in) 125 (4.92) 144 (5.67) 162 (6.38) 282 (11.1) 336 (13.23)
Packaged Depth mm (in) 235 (9.25) 260 (10.24) 315 (12.4) 560 (22.05) 658 (25.91)
Packaged Weight kg (lb) 1.2 (2.65) 1.93 (4.25) 3.5 (7.72) 10.5 (23.15) 19 (41.89)

 

Technical Specification

Input Ratings Supply Voltage 100 – 115V ± 10%
200 – 240V ± 10%
380 – 480V ± 10%
  Supply Frequency 48 – 62Hz
  Displacement Power Factor > 0.98
  Phase Imbalance 3% Maximum allowed
  Inrush Current < rated current
  Power Cycles 120 per hour maximum, evenly spaced

Output Ratings Output Power 110V 1 Ph Input: 0.5–1.5HP (230V 3 Ph Output)
230V 1 Ph Input: 0.37–4kW (0.5–5HP)
230V 3 Ph Input: 0.37–18.5kW (0.5–25HP)
400V 3 Ph Input: 0.75–37kW (1–50HP)
460V 3 Ph Input: 1–30HP
  Overload Capacity 150% for 60 Seconds
175% for 2.5 seconds
  Overload Capacity 0 – 500Hz, 0.1Hz resolution
  Typical Efficiency > 98%

Ambient Conditions Temperature Storage: -40 to 60°C
Operating: -20 to 50°C
  Altitude Up to 1000m ASL without derating
Up to 2000m maximum UL approved
Up to 4000m maximum (non UL)
  Humidity 95% Max, non condensing
  Vibration Conforms to EN61800-5-1

Enclosure Ingress Protection IP20, IP66

Control Specification Control Method Sensorless Vector Speed Control
PM Vector Control
BLDC Control
Synchronous Reluctance
  PWM Frequency 4 – 32kHz Effective
  Stopping Mode Ramp to stop: User Adjustable 0.1 – 600 secs
Coast to stop
  Braking Motor Flux Braking
Built-in braking transistor (not frame size 1)
  Skip Frequency Single point, user adjustable
  Setpoint Control
Analog Signal 0 to 10 Volts
10 to 0 Volts
0 to 20mA
20 to 0mA
4 to 20mA
20 to 4mA
Digital Motorised Potentiometer (Keypad)
Modbus RTU
CANopen

Fieldbus Built in
CANopen
 125–1000 kbps
Modbus RTU
 9.6–115.2 kbps selectable

I/O Specification Power Supply 24 Volt DC, 100mA, Short Circuit Protected
10 Volt DC, 10mA for Potentiometer
  Programmable Inputs 4 Total
2 Digital
2 Analog / Digital Selectable
  Digital Inputs 8 – 30 Volt DC, internal or external supply
Response time < 4ms
  Analog Inputs Resolution: 12 bits
Response time: < 4ms
Accuracy: ± 2% full scale
Parameter adjustable scaling and offset
  Programmable Outputs 2 Total
1 Analog / Digital
1 Relay
  Relay Outputs Maximum Voltage: 250 VAC, 30 VDC
Switching Current Capacity : 6A AC, 5A DC
  Analog Outputs 0 to 10 Volt

Application Features PI Control Internal PI Controller
Standby / Sleep Function
  Fire Mode Bidirectional
Selectable Speed Setpoint (Fixed / PI / Analog / Fieldbus)

Maintenance & Diagnostics Fault Memory Last 4 Trips stored with time stamp
  Data Logging Logging of data prior to trip for diagnostic purposes:
Output Current
Drive Temperature
DC Bus Voltage
  Monitoring Hours Run Meter

Standards Compliance Low Voltage Directive Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems.
EMC requirements
  EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
Cat C1 according to EN61800-3:2004
  Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  Conformance CE, UL, RCM
  Environmental Class 3C3/3S3 conformal coated PCBs

Standards Compliance Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
  EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
  Additional Conformance UL, cUL, EAC, RCM
  Harmonic Currents IEC61000-3-12
  Environmental Conditions Designed to meet IEC 60721-3-3, in operation:
IP20 Drives: 3S2/3C2
IP55 & 66 Drives: 3S3/3C3

Documentation

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Brochures
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Optidrive E3 Brochure
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User Guides
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Optidrive E3 IP66 Outdoor User Guide
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Optidrive E3 IP20 User Guide
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