PE® VFD Series Comparison
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| Model Specific Features / Specifications | Micro-Speed® Smart-Move® | Micro-Speed® CX™ | Micro-Speed® MX-Ultra™ | Micro-Speed® Multi-Vector® Ultra™ | MMX/ MMV Models (Legacy – Prior to Ultra™) | Micro-Speed® OEM Drives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Available HP Ranges | 0.5-3 HP | 1-20 HP | 1-600 HP | 1-1200 HP+ (with PE® Power Pairing™) | 1-600 HP | OEM Model Dependent |
| Motor Application Types | Traverse (Ramp-to-stop; Controlled decel.) “-R” and “-RP” Models Hoisting/Lifting (with a mechanical load brake) or other Coast-to-stop applications “-RH” Models | Traverse (Ramp-to-stop; Controlled decel.) “-R” and “-RP” Models Hoisting/Lifting (with a mechanical load brake) or other Coast-to-stop applications “-RH” Models | Traverse (Ramp-to-stop; Controlled decel.) “-U” Models Hoisting/Lifting (with a mechanical load brake) or other Coast-to-stop applications “-UH” Models | Traverse motion w/ an encoder (closed-loop) “-U” Models Hoisting/Lifting (without a mechanical load brake – closed-loop) “-UH” Models | See Ultra™ models OR: Hoisting/Lifting with a conical rotor motor (closed-loop) “-CRH” Models | OEM Model Dependent |
| Motor Control Type | Open-Loop | Open-Loop | Open-Loop | Closed-Loop with Encoder Feedback | MMX: Open Loop MMV: Closed Loop | OEM Model Dependent |
| Temperature Rating | 50º C | 60º C | 60º C | 60º C | 60º C | – |
| Available Voltages | All 3-phase voltages (208 – 600VAC). | All 3-phase voltages (208 – 600VAC). | All 3-phase voltages (208 – 600VAC). | All 3-phase voltages (208 – 600VAC). | All 3-phase voltages (208 – 600VAC). | OEM Model Dependent |
| Speed Inputs | 3 (+2 programmable Aux) | 5 (+2 programmable Aux) | 5 (+2 programmable Aux) | 5 (+4 programmable Aux) | 5 (+2 programmable Aux) | OEM Model Dependent |
| Space-Saving Solid-State Brake Board | Available on “RP” models | Available on “RP” models (up to 5 HP) | – | – | – | – |
| Analog I/O | – | One Input (0-5 VDC) | Two Inputs: 0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC, or 0-20 mA; Two Outputs: +10 to -10 VDC | Two Inputs: 0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC, or 0-20 mA; Two Outputs: +10 to -10 VDC | One Input: 0-10 VDC, 0-5 VDC, or 0-20 mA | – |
| Page Swap™ Programming | – | – | PE® Exclusive! | PE® Exclusive! | PE® Exclusive! | – |
| PE® Smart-Set (Flash drive parameter upload/download) | – | – | Included | Included | – | – |
| PLC Communication | – | – | – | Optically Isolated Ethernet, Ethernet/IP™ and Modbus TCP/IP™ | Optically Isolated Ethernet, Ethernet/IP™ and Modbus TCP/IP™ | – |
| Anti-Sway Control (PE® S.A.M.™ Swing Amplitude Manager™) | – | – | – | Built-In, Unlockable Option | Built-In, Unlockable Option | – |