MSM5AR: 5.4 Amp 3 HP 480V Smart Move VFD With Built-In Braking Resistor and Thermal Overloads
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The Micro-Speed® Smart-Move® variable frequency drives by Power Electronics are a compact series with a built-in braking resistor in every model. They’re designed for bridge, trolley, monorail, and hoist applications that need precise motor speed control.
The Smart-Move series includes MSM-R and MSM-RP models. The MSM5AR is an MSM-R unit rated 5.4 A and 3 HP (2.2 kW) at 460 VAC, with dual 208-230/460 VAC input, for bridge and trolley travel and, on hoists fitted with a Weston-style mechanical load brake, vertical lift motions. The built-in braking resistor eliminates the need for a separate external braking resistor in applications covered by the drive’s rating. The drive also includes I²T motor thermal protection, 115 VAC control inputs that can connect directly to compatible pendant or radio remote controls, two programmable auxiliary inputs, and a programmable relay output. For travel applications requiring integrated AC brake control, see the MSM-RP model (MSM5ARP).
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| FLA | 5.4 |
| HP | 3 (at 460 VAC) |
| kW | 2.2 |
| Speed Range | Up to 40 :1 |
| Maximum Output Frequency | Up to 120 Hz (programmable) |
| Line Voltage | 208-230 VAC / 460 VAC, 3-phase (dual voltage) |
| Max HP @ 208-230 VAC | 1.5 HP (1.1 kW) |
| Max HP @ 460 VAC | 3 HP (2.2 kW) |
| Overload Capability | 300% of rated current |
| Braking Resistor Duty Rating | CMAA Class D standard (Class E and F supported; contact us) |
| Motor Protection | I²T motor thermal protection (programmable); verify any additional motor-protection requirements for the application |
| Control Voltage | 115 VAC (other voltages available) |
| Ambient Temperature | 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +70°C) |
| Dimensions | L (6") × W (5.5") × D (5.38") |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs |
| Product Type | Variable Frequency Drive |
| Model Series | Micro-Speed® Smart-Move® |
| Motor Motion Type | Horizontal (bridge, trolley) and vertical (hoist, with a Weston-style mechanical load brake) |
| Control Type | Open-loop, variable speed control |
| External Resistor Required | No (Built-in braking resistor) |
| Brake Control | Not included (see MSM5ARP) |