Background: First released in 1997, the E500 was the successor to the FR-A024/044 and FR-U100, representing the 4th generation digital micro drive. It was the 1st micro inverter to embed the popular “M” dial and offer auto torque boost. This micro drive workhorse satisfied a wide range of voltages (100, 200, 400 and 600 voltage classes) and capacities (1 - 10HP). The 575V version, the E560, is still readily available until a successor is named and released.

Lifecycle: Introduced (April 1997) - Discontinued (May 2011)

Service Life: Repair service is not available.