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15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 KEB

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The 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 is a KEB Combivert F5 axis drive built for 400 V input and 15 HP motor control. Flat rear cooling and a resolver interface on encoder channel 1 support efficient cabinet integration and dependable feedback performance. A 125% max short-time current with 150% OC tripping current gives the drive strong overload capability for demanding axis applications.

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Product Description:

The 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 is an axis inverter produced by KEB within the F5 Combivert Axis Drives series. Designed as part of a modular drive platform, this unit regulates three-phase induction or synchronous motors in automated plant equipment. By converting fixed utility power into a variable-frequency and voltage output, it provides speed, torque, and position control for conveyors, process lines, and multi-axis machines. Its role in the drive system is to give each axis consistent motor control during changing load conditions and repeated start-stop cycles.

The drive accepts a three-phase line in the 400 V class and supports either AC or AC/DC supply coupling, so common-bus installations can feed several axes. Its PWM bridge operates at a 2 kHz carrier frequency, balancing switching loss and motor acoustic noise. The inverter size code 15 and housing form factor E match cabinet footprints used throughout the Combivert range. Continuous operation is sized for 15 horsepower motors, and short overload events are handled by a 125% current boost for up to one minute. Beyond that envelope, the hardware trips at 150% of rated current to protect the IGBT stage. This operating behavior supports applications that see brief acceleration peaks but still require stable thermal protection during routine production.

For position feedback, channel 1 uses a resolver interface on a 15-pole D-Sub connector, while channel 2 provides TTL output signals through a D-Sub 9-pole plug for incremental encoders. Heat is routed to the mounting panel by the Flat Rear heat-sink configuration, eliminating a separate fan. The non-vented E housing and 15 inverter size code simplify retrofits because the unit shares the same rail spacing as earlier F5 drives. Protective logic supervises temperature, phase symmetry, and bus voltage so the axis remains available during cyclic loading. These monitoring and feedback functions help the drive respond predictably to changing operating conditions without adding unnecessary cabinet complexity.

Carrier Frequency
2 kHz
Cooling Type
Flat Rear
Encoder Ch1 Connector
D-Sub 15-Pole
Encoder Ch1 Type
Resolver
Encoder Ch2 Connector
D-Sub 9-Pole
Encoder Ch2 Type
TTL Output
General Max Motor Power (HP)
15
Housing Form Factor Code
E
Input Supply Form
AC or AC/DC
Input Voltage Class
400 V
Inverter Size Code
15
Max Motor Power (HP) - 230V - Unit B
15
Max Short-time Current
125%
Oc Tripping Current
150%
Product Series
Combivert F5

Frequently Asked Questions about 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1:

Q: What is the maximum motor power supported by the 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 drive?

A: The 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 supports a maximum motor power of 15 horsepower.

Q: What input supply form is compatible with the 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1?

A: This drive can be supplied with either AC or AC/DC input.

Q: What type of cooling does the 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 utilize?

A: The cooling is provided through a flat rear cooling system, aiding in efficient heat management.

Q: What type of encoder is supported on Channel 1 of the 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1 and what connector does it use?

A: A resolver is used for Encoder Channel 1, connected via a D-Sub 15-pole connector.

Q: What is the carrier frequency for the inverter in the 15.F5.MDE-Y0P1?

A: This drive has a carrier frequency of 2 kHz for its inverter operation.

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