ABB DCS 600 MultiDrive User Manual

DCS Thyristor Power Converters
for DC Drive Systems
25 to 5150 A
Operating Instructions
DCS 600 MultiDrive
ABB Automation

ABB DCS 600 MultiDrive Specifications

General

Brand	ABB
Model	DCS 600 MultiDrive
Category	Media Converter
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

Overview

Basic safety instructions for installation, operation, and maintenance.

Warnings

Information on risks and dangers, identified by symbols.

Mains connection

Details on using a switch disconnector for mains power.

EMERGENCY STOP buttons

Requirements for installing emergency stop buttons.

Intended use

Describes the intended application and limitations of the equipment.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

How to use this manual

Guidance on navigating and utilizing the operating instructions.

Target group

Identifies the intended audience and their required knowledge.

Associated publications

Lists other relevant documentation for the DCS 600 series.

Incoming inspection

Procedures for checking the delivered equipment upon receipt.

Storage and transport

Guidelines for safe storage and transportation of the unit.

Rating plate

Information on identifying the unit via its rating plate.

Chapter 2 - Start-Up Instructions

General notes

Important general information and safety precautions for start-up.

Preparatory work

Steps required before initiating the start-up process.

Scaling intra-unit signals

Procedures for scaling internal signals for correct operation.

Presetting the field supply unit

Instructions for setting up the field supply unit.

Adjusting the current controller

Steps to adjust and tune the current controller.

Speed feedback balancing

Procedures for calibrating speed feedback signals.

Balancing the field supply unit and the EMF controller

Steps for balancing field supply and EMF controller.

Balancing the speed controller, plus fine-balancing the EMF

Fine-tuning speed and EMF controllers for optimal performance.

Matching the thyristor power converter unit to the system conditions concerned

Adapting the unit to specific system requirements.

Manual balancing of the controllers

Procedures for manual controller balancing if auto-tuning fails.

Start-Up of the serial communication

Setting up serial communication with various systems.

Chapter 3 - Handling of Control Panel CDP 312

Overview

General description of the CDP 312 control panel and its capabilities.

Start Mode

Procedure for initiating the control panel and establishing communication.

Panel Functions

Overview of the different operational modes of the control panel.

Actual Signal Display Mode

How to view real-time signals and status information.

Parameter Mode

How to select, view, and change parameters.

Function Mode

Accessing special functions like Upload/Download and contrast setting.

Parameter Selecting and Changing of Value

Detailed steps for selecting and modifying parameters.

Saving of the Parameters to backup memory

Procedures for saving parameter settings.

FAULT resetting (RESET)

Steps to reset faults displayed by the panel.

Uploading and Downloading of Parameters (UPLOAD/DOWNLOAD)

Transferring parameters between panel and drive.

Speed Reference Setting for the Drive

How to set the speed reference value using the panel.

Chapter 4 - Signals and Troubleshooting

Display of status, alarm and fault signals

How signals, alarms, and faults are displayed.

General messages

Codes and meanings of general messages shown on display.

Starting errors (E) [from SDCS-CON-2 board]

Codes for errors preventing drive startup.

Fault Signals (F)

List and explanations of fault signals.

Fault Signals referring to the SDCS-AMC-DC board

Fault signals originating from the AMC-DC board.

Alarm Signals (A)

List and explanations of alarm signals.

Alarm Signals referring to the SDCS-AMC-DC board

Alarm signals originating from the AMC-DC board.