Mitsubishi FR-E800 Inverter — Functional Safety and Ethernet

The Mitsubishi FR-E800 inverter is the successor to the widely installed FR-E700 series, adding IEC 61508 functional safety, built-in Ethernet, and CC-Link IE TSN connectivity to a compact mid-range platform covering 0.1 kW to 22 kW. Designed for applications that require both network integration and safety compliance without external modules, the FR-E800 reduces panel space and wiring complexity compared to traditional drive-plus-safety-relay architectures. Flextech Industrial is an authorised supplier of the full FR-E800 range in Malaysia.

Key Features and Performance

The Mitsubishi FR-E800 inverter represents a significant step forward from the FR-E700 it replaces, with every major addition aimed at simplifying system architecture.

IEC 61508 Functional Safety Built In. The FR-E800 integrates Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Stop 1 (SS1) functions directly into the drive hardware, certified to SIL 3 / PL e standards. This eliminates the need for external safety relays or contactors for many machine safety applications, reducing panel component count and wiring by up to 40 percent.

Ethernet and CC-Link IE TSN as Standard. Every FR-E800 ships with a built-in Ethernet port supporting CC-Link IE TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking), enabling deterministic communication with Mitsubishi iQ-R and iQ-F PLCs. The same port supports standard Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP, giving the FR-E800 native connectivity to multi-vendor automation architectures without optional communication cards.

Compact Footprint. Despite the added safety and networking hardware, the FR-E800 maintains a footprint comparable to the FR-E700 series. Side-by-side mounting is supported across the range, allowing dense panel configurations that maximise cabinet utilisation in space-constrained installations.

Advanced Motor Control. The FR-E800 supports V/f control, sensorless vector control, and real sensorless vector control for permanent magnet motors. Built-in auto-tuning characterises motor parameters for optimal torque performance across the full speed range, including high-torque operation at low frequencies.

Energy Monitoring. The FR-E800 includes integrated power metering that tracks energy consumption, running hours, and load trends. This data is accessible over the Ethernet connection, feeding directly into SCADA or energy management platforms without additional power analysers.

These capabilities position the Mitsubishi FR-E800 inverter as a drive that consolidates safety, communication, and metering functions into a single compact unit.

Technical Specifications

Contact Flextech Industrial for the complete FR-E800 technical catalogue and CC-Link IE TSN configuration guides.

Applications in Malaysian Industry

The Mitsubishi FR-E800 inverter addresses the growing demand for safety-integrated drives across Malaysia’s priority industrial sectors under NIMP 2030.

Semiconductor manufacturing lines require SIL-rated drives for wafer handling robots and chemical delivery systems — the FR-E800’s built-in STO eliminates external safety modules that consume valuable panel space in fabs. Palm oil refineries benefit from the FR-E800’s energy monitoring on large pump and fan arrays, supporting the sustainability reporting that export markets increasingly demand. Food and beverage plants use the FR-E800 on packaging machinery and palletisers where safety-rated stopping functions are mandated by DOSH regulations, and where Ethernet connectivity enables line-level OEE tracking. The FR-E800’s CC-Link IE TSN support also makes it the natural choice for Malaysian factories standardised on Mitsubishi PLC platforms.

FR-E800 vs Alternatives

The Mitsubishi FR-E800 inverter succeeds the FR-E700, adding functional safety and Ethernet that the older model required external modules to achieve. Against the Siemens Sinamics G120C — its closest competitor in the compact mid-range segment — the FR-E800 offers native CC-Link IE TSN support and a higher power ceiling (22 kW vs 18.5 kW). The FR-E800 also undercuts the ABB ACS380 on panel footprint when safety functions are included, because the ACS380 still relies on an external SafeMove module. For applications below 7.5 kW that do not require safety or Ethernet, the Mitsubishi FR-D700 remains the more cost-effective option.

Why Source from Flextech Industrial

Flextech Industrial supplies Mitsubishi FR-E800 inverters from stock in Malaysia, with application engineering support for safety function configuration and CC-Link IE TSN network integration. Our team assists with drive selection, panel layout review, and PLC communication setup to ensure the FR-E800 integrates seamlessly into your automation architecture.

Get a Quote — Contact our team for FR-E800 pricing, safety function guidance, and project-specific recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What safety functions does the Mitsubishi FR-E800 include?

The FR-E800 provides Safe Torque Off (STO) and Safe Stop 1 (SS1) certified to IEC 61508 SIL 3 and ISO 13849 PL e. These functions are integrated into the drive hardware and do not require external safety relays, reducing both panel space and wiring complexity for machine safety compliance.

Is the FR-E800 compatible with Mitsubishi PLCs?

Yes, the FR-E800 includes built-in CC-Link IE TSN, which provides deterministic, high-speed communication with Mitsubishi iQ-R and iQ-F series PLCs. The drive also supports Ethernet/IP and Modbus TCP for integration with non-Mitsubishi controllers, making it versatile across multi-vendor environments.

How does the FR-E800 compare to the FR-E700 it replaces?

The FR-E800 adds built-in functional safety (STO/SS1), native Ethernet and CC-Link IE TSN connectivity, energy monitoring, and permanent magnet motor control — none of which were available on the FR-E700 without external modules. The FR-E800 also extends the power range to 22 kW while maintaining a comparable physical footprint.

What is the price of a Mitsubishi FR-E800 in Malaysia?

FR-E800 pricing in Malaysia ranges from approximately MYR 1,200 for the 0.1 kW model to MYR 14,000 for the 22 kW three-phase 400 V variant. Safety-integrated drives traditionally carry a premium over basic VFDs, but the FR-E800 offsets this by eliminating external safety components. Contact Flextech Industrial for exact pricing on your required configuration.

Does Flextech Industrial support CC-Link IE TSN setup for the FR-E800?

Flextech Industrial provides full technical support for CC-Link IE TSN network configuration, including GX Works3 parameter mapping, cyclic data assignment, and multi-drive network commissioning across Malaysia. We can also assist with mixed-protocol networks where the FR-E800 communicates via Ethernet/IP alongside CC-Link IE TSN devices.