Optidrive E3 Variable Frequency Drive
High performance variable frequency drive for both induction and permanent magnet motors.
Focused on ease of use, Optidrive E3 provides unrivaled simplicity of installation, connection, and commissioning, allowing the user to benefit from the precise motor control within minutes.
Sensorless Vector Control for all Motor Types
Precise and reliable control for standard, premium, and super-premium efficiency motors.
- Induction Motors (IM)
- Permanent Magnet Motors (PM)
- Brushless DC Motors (BLDC)
- Synchronous Reluctance Motors (SynRM)
Power Range | 0.37 – 37kW / 0.5 – 50 HP |
Input Power Options |
110V, 230V (1 or 3 phase), 480V |
Enclosure Options |
IP20: up to 30HP/22kW IP66 Outdoor: up to 30HP/22kW; switched or non-switched |
Compact, Robust and Easy-to-use General Purpose Drive
Simply power on and Optidrive E3 is up and running, providing precise motor control and energy savings using the factory settings.
IP66/NEMA 4X Outdoor
Outdoor rated enclosed drives also suitable for direct machine mounting, dust tight and ready for washdown duty
- Outdoor rated tough polycarbonate enclosure
- Sizes 2-4 up to 7.5 kW/10 HP
- Dust tight and washdown ready
- Conformally coated PCBAs as standard
Key Facts & Features
Industrial | Pump | Fan
Optidrive Options & Accessories
Customize Your Drive Installation
Peripherals, installation and network options designed to complement the Optidrive range
Installation Options
Peripherals
I/O Options
OptiTools Studio
Powerful PC Software
- Powerful PC based commissioning and programming software
- Multi Drive Network Support
Supports Two Key Functions
Drive Programming & Commissioning
- Parameter Upload, Download & Storage
- Changed Parameter Highlighting
- Parameter List Printing
Provides Access to Optidrive PLC programming function
- Function Blocked Based PLC Logic Programming
- Advanced Drive Control Functions
- Multiple Functions can be easily combined to produce powerful solutions
- Program protection to prevent unauthorized copying
Compatible with:
Windows 7 SP1 | Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 | Windows 11
OptiStick Smart
Rapid Commissioning Tool
- Allows copying, backup and restore of drive parameters
- Provides Bluetooth interface to a PC running OptiTools Studio or the OptiTools Mobile app on a smartphone
- Onboard NFC (Near Field Communication) for rapid data transfer
Case Studies
World-class Brazilian training academy chooses Optidrive E3s for training. The project involved the installation of 187 Optidrive E3 VFDs for the kits on 35 training units.
Mixing it up with VFD technology to create environmentally friendly renewable energy. Processes are made easier using the Optidrive E3 VFDs.
Sanitary conveyor manufacturer opts for Optidrive NEMA 4X VFDs for improved motion, control and communication.
Product Documentation
Can I adjust the speed with a direct drive like I can with a belt drive?
Not by changing a sheave size since that component is eliminated, but there are things to consider…
- How often are you really changing the speed?
- The flexibility of changing a sheave size also puts your system at risk. Are you overspeeding beyond the reducer's capabilities? Are you slowing down too much and causing the backstop spragues to drag and wear?
If you are utilizing a VFD, that can control your speed.
- If you find out you truly need to change your speed, our BBB is the only direct drive on the market that has a Cyclo cartridge that could be changed to change your overall speed eliminating the need for a whole new reducer. Work with your Sumitomo rep to consider this.