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Versatile
All types of synchronous and asynchronous motors can be controlled. Optional motor encoders or mechanical brakes can be adapted.

Intelligent
The information from the electronic nameplate as well as brake and diagnostic data are transmitted directly to the inverter.

Simple
The intelligent, digital connection with a standardised hybrid cable enables the power supply and data connection between the decentralized inverter and motor.

Safe
Integrated STO (Safe Torque Off) safety function in PL e. Binary control or optionally via PROFINET®/PROFIsafe.

Control technology Control cabinet technology Decentralised drive technology

We have further developed our decentralised product range on the basis of our MOVI-C® modular automation system. With MOVIMOT® flexible, the decentralised inverter can be installed close to the motor in your system. Whether synchronous or asynchronous motor - with MOVIMOT® flexible, you decide which motor technology you prefer.

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The decentralised inverter MOVIMOT® flexible consists of an inverter and a connection box with field distributor function.

MOVIMOT® flexible is available available in two variants available. MMF1. is a lean basic variant that already includes all inverter functions. MMF3. also offers additional options for simplified installation and operation. For example, a load-break switch (with or without integrated cable protection) and preparation for mounting an operating device. A key switch with feedback contact can also be integrated.

Power class 1 (size 1/1E) of the decentralised inverter enables power ratings between 0.55 and 2.2 kW (depending on the motor type) thanks to nominal output currents of 2.0, 2.5, 3.2, 4.0 and 5.5 A. Power class 2 (size 2/2E) with nominal output currents of 7.0, 9.5, 12.5 and 16.0 A delivers power ratings from 3.0 kW to 7.5 kW.

Features of the

  • Motor typesCan be combined with SEW synchronous/asynchronous drives (with/without encoders) and third-party motors
  • Encoder evaluation: Evaluation of all SEW-EURODRIVE motor encoders with DDI interface
  • Connection voltage: 380 V - 500 V at 50/60 Hz (also available as IT system variant)
  • MOVILINK® DDIThe digital motor interface with electronics nameplate, which contains all the drive unit data. This eliminates the need for manual motor startup, saving you valuable time and preventing potential errors during startup.
  • Control mode
    • V/f: particularly robust for asynchronous motors without encoders
    • VFCPLUS: particularly versatile for asynchronous motors with and without encoders
    • CFC: particularly dynamic for asynchronous motors and synchronous motors with encoders
    • ELSM®: particularly efficient for synchronous motors without encoders
  • Overload capacity up to 300 % of IN
    • prevents oversizing in static operation
    • reduces the installed size of the necessary supply infrastructure
  • Weight (depending on the drive electronics of the inverter)
    • Size 1/1E: 3.5 - 5.5 kg
    • Size 2/2E: 9.5 - 10 kg

TD

  Series/design
MMF1. MMF3.
Size BG1 BG1E BG1 BG1E BG2 BG2E
Weight kg 3.5 4 5 5.5 9.5 10
Nominal output current A 2 - 3.2 4 - 5.5 4 - 5.5 2 - 3.2 7 - 9.5 12.5 - 16
Rated power kW* 0.55 - 1.1 1.5 - 2.2 0.55 - 1.1 1.5 - 2.2 3.0 - 4.0 5.5 - 7.5
Connection voltage V 3 x AC 380 V - 500 V

* applies in combination with asynchronous motors

Ready for use in your application

The MOVIMOT® flexible is a versatile inverter with a connection box with field distributor function for installation close to the motor.

Dynamic materials handling technology with speed-controlled axes through to positioning tasks:

  • Horizontal and vertical conveyor systems in intralogistics, e.g. baggage conveyor belts at airports or in parcel logistics
  • Beverage and food industry
  • Automotive industry


Do you want an even simpler solution by integrating the inverter into the motor?

Our MOVIMOT® advanced drive unit is the all-rounder for use in many intelligent logistics applications and combines an asynchronous motor with a frequency inverter.

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Communication/installation variants:

  • DFC - Direct Fieldbus Communication (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP™)TMModbus TCP, POWERLINK)
  • DSI - Direct System Bus Installation (EtherCAT®/SBusPLUS)
  • DBC - Direct Binary Communication
  • DAC - Direct AS-Interface Communication

Digital and analogue inputs/outputs:

  • DFC/DSI: up to 7 digital inputs and up to 2 digital inputs/outputs
  • DBC: 4 digital inputs/ 1 relay output and 1 analogue input (0 - 10 V, 0 - 20 mA, 4 - 20 mA)
  • DAC: 4 digital inputs/ 1 relay output

Topologies

Whether control technology, inverters or drives, centralised or decentralised - all components from the MOVI-C® modular automation system speak and understand every language.

Plan the design of your machines or systems with a control, communication or installation topology, our hardware and software integrates/adapts easily and simply implements the movement.

Customised motion control applications increasingly rely on the EtherCAT® CiA402 profile. It is also used directly in the field to control different drives via field distributors. Whether this bus communication interface or a different one comes into question - with MOVIMOT® flexible you have every possible combination.

Find out more: Open-loop control, communication and installation topologies

MOVIKIT® software modules

The Drive" category includes MOVIKIT®-software modules that are operated directly on the MOVIMOT® flexible decentralised inverter:

  • MOVIKIT® Positioning Drive: The MOVIKIT® Positioning Drive enables positioning applications with a standardised fieldbus interface.
  • MOVIKIT® RapidCreepPositioning Drive: The MOVIKIT® RapidCreepPositioning Drive is a software module for realising classic "rapid/creep speed positioning" without a motor encoder.
  • MOVIKIT® Velocity Drive: The MOVIKIT® Velocity Drive enables applications with speed specification and standardised fieldbus interface.
Learn more about MOVIKIT®

Digital motor and data integration

Single-cable technology for power supply and data transmission with digital encoder for synchronous and asynchronous motors

In fact, only one hybrid cable is required for the data connection between the inverter and motor. The MOVILINK® DDI digital data interface transfers the power, brake, encoder and diagnostics data to the motor.

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Functional safety

  • Integrated safety function STO (Safe Torque Off) in accordance with IEC 61800-5-2
  • Safety Integrity Level 3 in accordance with EN 61800-5-2: 2017, EN 61508: 2010
  • PL e in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1: 2015
  • Optional: CSB51A for STO via PROFIsafe, CIP Safety or Safety over EtherCAT®
  • optional: CSL51A for safe inputs, SLS and STO via PROFIsafe, CIP Safety or Safety over EtherCAT®
    • Safety functions: safe stop functions, safe motion functions

Option Compatibility with encoders

  • Single-turn encoder /EI8Z for positioning and extended speed setting range
  • MOVILINK® DDI multi-turn encoder /AK8Z
  • Single-turn encoder /EZ2Z
  • Multi-turn encoder /AZ2Z
  • Safe single-turn encoder /EI7C-FS (for safety function SLS) in preparation

DynaStop® option

  • electrodynamic escapement DynaStop® (/DSP)

Optional plug-in connections

  • AC 400 V supply with M15 or M23 plug-in connections
  • Safe Torque Off (STO) with M12 plug-in connections (A-coded, 5-pin)
  • DC 24 V backup voltage with M12 plug-in connections (L-coded, 5-pin)
  • M23 plug-in connection for hybrid installation
  • Fieldbus connection (depending on the selected communication variant)
  • Digital inputs/outputs (depending on the selected communication variant)
  • Motor output with M23 plug-in connection
  • Daisy chain installations possible via connectors

Brake control option

  • Integrated HV brake control for 110-AC 500V
  • DC 24 V brake control

Further options

  • Optionally with integrated load-break switch including feedback contact

Environmental conditions

  • Degree of protection: Standard IP65 according to EN 60529
  • Ambient temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C (depending on the design)
  • Sustainability and high energy-saving potential:
    • Increased energy efficiency thanks to integrated standby mode and flow optimisation

Certifications / conformity

  • CE (European Economic Area)
  • CMIM (Morocco)
  • EAC (Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus)
  • RCM (Australia and New Zealand)
  • UA.TR (Ukraine)
  • UKCA (United Kingdom)
  • UL (USA and Canada)

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Tobias Nittel,
Portfolio Manager Decentralised Drive Technology, SEW-EURODRIVE

The MOVI-C® modular automation system enables customers to solve their applications with inverters in the control cabinet as well as with motor-related or motor-integrated drive electronics without noticing any differences in dimensioning, handling and performance. Digital motor integration is an elementary component of the platform. In addition to automatic startup of the drive train, it also enables the transmission of various sensor signals from the motor to the electronics without any additional installation work.

Further information

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