86   Parameters
Const time The drive pre-magnetizes the motor before start. The pre-
magnetizing time is defined by parameter 11.02 Dc-magn 
time. This mode should be selected if constant pre-
magnetizing time is required (e.g. if the motor start must be 
synchronized with the release of a mechanical brake). This 
setting also guarantees the highest possible break-away 
torque when the pre-magnetizing time is set long enough.
WARNING! The drive will start after the set 
magnetizing time has passed even if motor 
magnetization is not completed. In applications 
where a full break-away torque is essential, 
ensure that the constant magnetizing time is long enough to 
allow generation of full magnetization and torque.
1
Automatic Automatic start guarantees optimal motor start in most cases. 
It includes the flying start function (starting to a rotating 
machine) and the automatic restart function (a stopped motor 
can be restarted immediately without waiting the motor flux to 
die away). The drive motor control program identifies the flux 
as well as the mechanical state of the motor and starts the 
motor instantly under all conditions.
Note: If parameter 99.05 Motor ctrl mode is set to Scalar, no 
flying start or automatic restart is possible by default.
2
11.02 Dc-magn time Defines the constant DC magnetizing time. See parameter 
11.01 Start mode. After the start command, the drive 
automatically premagnetizes the motor the set time.
To ensure full magnetizing, set this value to the same value 
as or higher than the rotor time constant. If not known, use 
the rule-of-thumb value given in the table below:
Note: This parameter cannot be changed while the drive is 
running.
0 … 10000 ms Constant DC magnetizing time. 1 = 1 ms
11.03 Stop mode Selects the motor stop function.
Coast Stop by cutting of the motor power supply. The motor coasts 
to a stop.
WARNING! If the mechanical brake is used, 
ensure it is safe to stop the drive by coasting.
1
Ramp Stop along ramp. See parameter group 22 Speed ref ramp on 
page 125.
2
11.04 Dc hold speed Defines the DC hold speed. See parameter 11.06 Dc hold.
0.0 … 1000.0 rpm DC hold speed. 10 = 1 rpm
11.05 Dc hold curr ref Defines the DC hold current in percent of the motor nominal 
current. See parameter 11.06 Dc hold.
0 … 100% DC hold current. 1 = 1%
No. Name/Value Description FbEq
Motor rated power Constant magnetizing time
< 1 kW >
 50 to 100 ms
1 to 10 kW >
 100 to 200 ms
10 to 200 kW >
 200 to 1000 ms
200 to 1000 kW >
 1000 to 2000 ms