SEW MOVIDRIVE MDX61B0030-5A3-4-00 | 3kW General Purpose Inverter

SEW-Eurodrive MOVIDRIVE B MDX61B0030-5A3-4-00 — 3kW, 3-phase 380-500V AC, 0-400Hz output, IP20, with EtherCAT/PROFIBUS/Modbus connectivity.

Overview

Need a general-purpose drive with real fieldbus flexibility built in? The SEW-Eurodrive MOVIDRIVE B MDX61B0030-5A3-4-00 delivers 3kW of output power on a standard 3-phase 380–500V AC supply, with an output frequency range up to 400Hz for precise speed control across a wide span of motor applications. It’s built for the kind of everyday industrial duty where reliability and straightforward integration matter more than exotic features — while still giving you room to scale into more advanced control schemes if your project needs them.

What stands out on this model is the I/O and communications package: 2 analog inputs, 8 digital inputs, 2 analog outputs, and 5 digital outputs give you plenty of room to wire up sensors and peripheral devices, and onboard RS485 (Modbus RTU) plus support for Ethernet, EtherCAT, Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, and SBus means this drive slots into almost any existing plant network without a struggle. Add in PID control, V/f control mode, and a generous 150% overload capacity for one-minute bursts, and you’ve got a drive that can absorb load spikes without tripping out on you.

Housed in an IP20 enclosure and weighing 3.5kg, this unit is built for panel-protected installations and rated for 0°C to +40°C operating temperatures (storage down to -25°C, up to +70°C) — solid margins for most factory floor environments.

Why It’s a Good Fit

• Talks to everything — RS485 Modbus RTU plus Ethernet, EtherCAT, Fieldbus, PROFIBUS, and SBus support means this drive isn’t locked into one automation ecosystem
• Handles load spikes — 150% overload capacity for up to a minute gives you headroom during startup or sudden load changes
• Wide frequency range — 0–400Hz output (up to 599Hz per manufacturer spec in some configurations) covers both standard and high-speed motor needs
• Generous I/O count — 8 digital inputs and 5 digital outputs mean fewer compromises when wiring complex machine logic
• Flexible timing control — Acceleration/deceleration adjustable from 0 to 6000 seconds for fine-tuned motion profiles
• Built-in EMC filtering — Reduces electrical noise issues in sensitive panel environments
• Secure, simple wiring — Modular terminal sections with 4mm² capacity for dependable connections

Where This Drive Works Best

Think general industrial motor control: conveyors, pumps, fans, packaging lines, and material handling equipment where you need dependable variable-speed operation. The combination of PID control and multiple fieldbus options also makes it a solid choice for OEM machine builders who need the drive to talk directly into a larger PLC-based control architecture, and the wide overload tolerance suits applications with occasional demanding load bursts rather than perfectly steady loads.

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