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Control Techniques M701-08201320A | Unidrive M701 AC drive, RS485 | 37 kW HD, 200-240 V, 132 A HD
The Unidrive M701 is the RS485 variant of the Unidrive M700 high-performance AC and servo drive from Nidec Drives (Control Techniques). It has two RS485 ports (Modbus RTU) instead of Ethernet and is positioned by the manufacturer as an upgrade path from Unidrive SP. The series covers 0.75 kW to 2.8 MW at 200 V, 400 V, 575 V and 690 V. Rating table for M701-08201320A: 37 kW (50 hp) Heavy Duty at 132 A, 45 kW (60 hp) Normal Duty at 180 A, 200-240 V supply.
Key features
- Two RS485 ports (Modbus RTU) in place of Ethernet
- Switching frequencies up to 16 kHz; current loop update 62 us
- Universal feedback interface (resolvers, incremental and absolute encoders, SinCos, EnDat, SSI, HIPERFACE, BiSS-C)
- Built-in 1.5-axis Advanced Motion Controller and onboard IEC 61131-3 PLC
- Single-channel STO certified to SIL3/PLe
- Unidrive SP compatible footprint; standard 5-year warranty
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| Part Number | M701-08201320A |
| Brand | Control Techniques |
| Supply voltage | 200-240 V (+/-10%) |
| Supply phases | 3 |
| Heavy Duty power | 37 kW (50 hp) |
| Heavy Duty max continuous current | 132 A |
| Normal Duty power | 45 kW (60 hp) |
| Normal Duty max continuous current | 180 A |
| Series | Unidrive M701 |
| Series power range | 0.75 kW to 2.8 MW (1.0 to 4,200 hp) |
| Onboard comms | 2 x RS485 (Modbus RTU), no Ethernet |
| Max output frequency | 599 Hz (open loop), 550 Hz (RFC-A/RFC-S) |
| Switching frequency | 2-16 kHz (3 kHz default) |
| Heavy Duty peak rating | 200% (3 s) |
| Analogue inputs / outputs | 3 / 2 |
| Digital inputs | 3 |
| Bidirectional digital I/O | 3 |
| Relay output | 1 |
| Encoder and resolver feedback inputs | 2 |
| Safety | Single-channel STO, SIL3/PLe |
| Protection | IP20 / NEMA 1 / UL Type 1 (kit required for Type 1) |
| Ambient temperature | -20 C to 40 °C, up to 55 °C with derating |
| Series frame sizes | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9A, 9E, 10E, 11E, 12 |
| Rating basis | Continuous ratings at max 40 °C, 1000 m altitude, 2 kHz switching frequency |
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