MOVIMOT® flexible decentralized inverter

Flexible compatibility – an inverter for any motor

MOVIMOT^® flexible offers you a great deal of freedom when it comes to lean production automation. This decentralized inverter takes automation from the central control cabinet into the field – exactly where you need to automate your drive technology.

We have based the further development of our decentralized product portfolio on our MOVI‑C^® modular automation system. MOVIMOT^® flexible enables the decentralized inverter to be installed close to the motor in your system. With MOVIMOT^® flexible, it's up to you whether you opt for synchronous or asynchronous motor technology.

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

MOVIMOT^® flexible is now available in two versions . MMF1., the lean basic version, already comes with the full range of inverter functions, while MMF3. offers additional options that simplify installation and operation. These options include a load disconnector (with or without integrated line protection) and preparation for mounting an operator panel. A key switch with feedback contact can also be integrated.

With nominal output currents of 2.0, 2.5 and 3.2 A as well as 4.0 and 5.5 A, the current configuration of the decentralized inverter (size 1) supports performance classes ranging from 0.55 to 3.0 kW (depending on motor type). Additional performance classes are in the pipeline.

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Facts about MOVIMOT^® flexible

Properties & technical data
Benefits & areas of application
Communication
Digital motor and data integration
MOVIKIT® software modules
Functional safety
Further options
Topologies
Product labels
Ambient conditions

Properties

Motor types: Can be combined with synchronous/asynchronous drives (with/without encoder) from SEW‑EURODRIVE and with 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^® DDI: The digital motor interface with an electronic nameplate that includes all drive unit data. By eliminating the need for manual motor startup, this saves you valuable time and avoids any potential startup errors.
Control modes
- V/f: Highly robust for asynchronous motors without encoders
- VFC^PLUS: Extremely versatile for asynchronous motors with and without encoders
- CFC: Highly dynamic for asynchronous and synchronous motors with encoders
- ELSM^®: Highly efficient for synchronous motors without encoders

Overload capacity up to 300% of I_N
- Prevents oversizing in static operation
- Reduces installed size of necessary supply infrastructure
Weight
- MMF1.: 4 – 4.5 kg*
- MMF3.: 5 – 5.5 kg*
  * Depending on inverter's drive electronics

Selected technical data

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	Series/design
	MMF1.		MMF3.
Size*	Size 1	Size 1E	Size 1	Size 1E
Weight kg	3.5	4	5	5.5
Nominal output current A	2 – 3.2	4 – 5.5	4 – 5.5	2 – 3.2
Nominal power kW**	0.55 – 1.1	1.5 – 2.2	0.55 – 1.1	1.5 – 2.2
Connection voltage V	3 × AC 380 V – 500 V
^{* Others in preparation (up to 16 A / 7.5 kW)} ^{** In conjunction with asynchronous motors}

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The benefits for you

Versatile!
All types of synchronous and asynchronous motors can be controlled. Optional motor encoders or mechanical brakes can be adapted.
Intelligent!
Information from the electronic nameplate as well as braking and diagnostic data are transmitted directly to the inverter.

Simple!
The intelligent, digital connection with a standardized hybrid cable enables the power supply - as well as data connection between decentralized inverter and motor.
Safe!
Integrated safety function STO (Safe Torque Off) in PL e. Binary control or optionally via PROFINET^®/PROFIsafe.

MOVIMOT^® flexible is highly versatile

From dynamic materials handling technology with speed-controlled axes all the way through to positioning tasks

Horizontal and vertical conveyor systems for parcel logistics and intralogistics, including baggage handling at airports
Food and beverage industry
Automotive industry

Communication/installation variants:

DFC – direct fieldbus communication (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP^TM, Modbus TCP, POWERLINK)
DSI – direct system bus installation (EtherCAT^®/SBus^PLUS)

DBC – direct binary communication
DAC – direct AS-interface communication

Digital and analog inputs/outputs:

DFC/DSI: Up to 7 digital inputs and up to 2 digital inputs or outputs
DBC: 4 digital inputs / 1 relay output and 1 analog input (0 – 10 V, 0 – 20 mA, 4 – 20 mA)
DAC: 4 digital inputs / 1 relay output

Digital motor and data integration

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

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

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The "Drive" category includes MOVIKIT^® software modules that are operated directly on the MOVITRAC^® advanced standard inverter:

MOVIKIT^® Positioning Drive: MOVIKIT^® Positioning Drive enables positioning applications with a standardized fieldbus interface.
MOVIKIT^® RapidCreepPositioning Drive: MOVIKIT^® RapidCreepPositioning Drive is a software module for implementing classic "rapid/creep speed positioning" without a motor encoder.

MOVIKIT^® Velocity Drive: MOVIKIT^® Velocity Drive allows you to use applications with velocity control and a standardized fieldbus interface.

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Functional safety overview

Integrated STO (Safe Torque Off) safety function to IEC 61800-5-2
Safety Integrity Level 3 to EN 61800-5-2:2017 and EN 61508:2010
PL e to EN ISO 13849-1:2015
optional: CSB51A for STO via PROFIsafe, CIP-Safety or FSoE
optional: CSL51A for safe inputs, SLS and STO via PROFIsafe, CIP-Safety or FSoE

Available options

Encoder compatibility option

Single-turn encoder /EI8Z for positioning and extended speed setting range
In preparation:
- /AK8Z (MOVILINK^® DDI multi-turn encoder)
- /EI7C-FS (safe single-turn encoder)
- /EZ2Z single-turn encoder
- /AZ2Z multi-turn encoder

DynaStop^® option

DynaStop^® electrodynamic retarding function (/DSP)

Optional plug connectors

AC 400 V supply with M15 or M23 plug connectors
Safe Torque Off (STO) with M12 plug connectors (A-coded, 5-pin)
DC 24 V backup voltage with M12 plug connectors (L-coded, 5-pin)
M23 plug connectors for hybrid installation
Fieldbus connection (depending on the selected communication variant)
Digital inputs/outputs (depending on the selected communication variant)
Motor connection with M23 connector
Connectors can also be used for further looping (depending on performance)

Brake control option

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

Further options

Optionally available with integrated load disconnector, including feedback contact

Topologies

From control technology to inverters and drives, whether centralized or decentralized, there are no language barriers with any of the components from the MOVI-C^® modular automation system.

Plan the design of your machines or systems with a single control, communication or installation topology. Our hardware and software will ensure seamless integration/assimilation and simply get things moving.

Customized motion control applications are making increasing use of the EtherCAT^® CiA402 profile, including directly in the field, to control a number of drives using a field distributor. Whether you are utilizing this bus communication interface or a different one, you have unlimited combination options with MOVIMOT^® flexible.

Find out more: From control and communication topologies to installation topologies

Certifications / conformity

CE
CMIM
EAC
RCM

UA.TR
UKCA
UL approval

Ambient conditions

Degree of protection: Standard IP65 to EN 60529
Ambient temperature: -30 °C to +60 °C (depending on the execution)
Sustainability & excellent energy-saving potential:
- Enhanced energy efficiency thanks to integrated standby mode and flux optimization

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The benefits for you

The standard solution for all materials handling applications
Suitable for a wide range of applications, from speed control to positioning
Inverter integration minimizes assembly work

High-performance connection to all standard communication systems
Diverse gear unit combinations for customized adaptation

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Tobias Nittel, portfolio manager for decentralized drive technology at SEW‑EURODRIVE

The MOVI‑C® modular automation system gives customers the option to implement their applications both with inverters in a control cabinet and with drive electronics that are either located close to the motor or integrated into it ...

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Tobias Nittel, portfolio manager for decentralized drive technology

... without any differences in terms of project planning, handling or performance. An essential part of the platform is the digital motor integration. This supports automatic drive train startup and also ensures that various sensor signals can be transmitted from the motor to the electronics without requiring any additional installation work.

Further information

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