Overview
The SEW-Eurodrive MOVIDRIVE MDX61B0220-503-4-0T is a heavy-duty inverter drive rated for 22kW (40HP), built for large-scale industrial motor applications that need both serious power capacity and room to grow through modular options. It accepts a 3-phase 380–500VAC input at 50/60Hz and delivers a 46A output current — solid capability for high-demand motor loads.
Control flexibility covers V/f control and sensorless vector control, with optional encoder feedback available for applications needing more precise motion regulation. The drive is safety controller-ready, meaning it can integrate directly with SEW’s safety module ecosystem rather than requiring separate external safety relays, and its option module slots support fieldbus, feedback, and I/O expansion as your automation network requirements evolve. Multi-setpoint management and programmable ramp profiles round out the control feature set, giving engineers finer control over acceleration and deceleration behavior.
Built in a heavy-duty, high-capacity chassis format with IP20 protection and internal fan cooling, it’s designed for vertical control panel mounting and rated for 0°C to +50°C ambient operation. At 30kg, it’s a substantially larger unit than the smaller MOVIDRIVE models — reflecting its position at the higher-power end of the range.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ 22kW Output Power — Suitable for large-scale industrial motor applications
✅ Safety Controller Ready — Compatible with SEW safety controller modules for integrated safety architecture
✅ 46A Current Capacity — Handles high-demand motor loads reliably
✅ Modular Expansion — Ready for fieldbus, encoder, and I/O option modules
✅ IP20 Protection — Designed for secure, standard control cabinet mounting
✅ Comprehensive Protection Functions — Overload, short-circuit, thermal, and over/undervoltage protection with diagnostic fault logging
Applications
- Large-Scale Industrial Motor Control — 22kW rating suits heavy-duty production equipment
- Safety-Critical Automation Systems — Safety controller compatibility fits applications requiring certified safety architecture
- High-Demand Load Applications — 46A output current handles substantial motor loads
- Precision Motion Control — Optional encoder feedback supports applications needing tighter regulation
- Networked Automation Cells — Modular fieldbus expansion integrates into existing plant control systems
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | MDX61B022050340T |
| Part Number | 08279837 |
| Product Type | Inverter Drive |
| Series | MOVIDRIVE® MDX61B |
| Power Rating | 22 kW / 40 HP |
| Base Unit | MDX60A0220-503-4-00 |
| Input Voltage | 3 × 380–500 V AC |
| Input Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Output Current | 46 A |
| Phase Type | Three-phase |
| Enclosure Rating | IP20 |
| Variant | 0T (application version) |
| Weight | 30 kg |
| Option Capability | Yes (fieldbus, encoder, I/O, safety) |
| Control Modes | V/f control, sensorless vector control |
| Cooling | Internal fan |
| Mounting | Control panel, vertical |
| Ambient Operating Temperature | 0°C to +50°C |
| Chassis Format | Heavy-duty, high-capacity |