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Control Techniques Unidrive 1 Series

Control Techniques Unidrive 1 Series
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User Guide
Unidrive
Model sizes 1 to 5
Universal Variable Speed AC Drive
for induction and servo motors
Part Number: 0460-0083-09
Issue Number: 9

Table of Contents

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Control Techniques Unidrive 1 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Switching Frequency2 kHz to 16 kHz (Adjustable)
Storage Temperature-40°C to +70°C
TypeAC Drive
Output Voltage0 - Input Voltage
Output CurrentDepends on model
Output Frequency0 to 400 Hz
Communication OptionsRS485
Protection ClassIP20 (standard)
Protection FeaturesOvercurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Overtemperature, Short Circuit
Overload Capacity150% for 60 seconds
Humidity95% RH (non-condensing)
Enclosure RatingIP20
DimensionsDepends on model
WeightDepends on model

Summary

How to use this User Guide

Safety Information

Crucial safety warnings, electrical safety, system design, environmental limits, and compliance.

Product Information

Ratings, model numbers, variants, operating modes, and drive features.

Mechanical Installation

Guidance on mounting, enclosure, ventilation, and RFI filters.

Electrical Installation

Power connections, supply requirements, motor protection, and EMC compliance.

Getting Started

Initial steps for setting up and operating the Unidrive, including keypad and menu navigation.

Menu 0

Detailed descriptions of Menu 0 parameters for quick and easy setup.

Running the motor

Steps for starting and commissioning the motor in various operating modes.

Optimisation

Fine-tuning parameters for optimal motor performance and drive efficiency.

Macros

Using pre-programmed application macros to simplify setup.

Advanced Parameters

Comprehensive reference for all drive parameters, organized by menu.

Technical Data

Detailed specifications including ratings, dimensions, EMC, and environmental data.

Diagnostics

Information on interpreting drive status, alarms, and trip codes.

UL Listing Information

UL file number and requirements for UL compliance.

Declaration of Conformity

1 Safety Information

Electrical safety - general warning

Hazards associated with high voltages and extreme care needed when working with the drive.

System design and safety of personnel

Responsibilities for safe installation, system design, and personnel training.

Environmental limits

Guidelines for operating the drive within specified environmental conditions.

Compliance with regulations

Installer responsibility for complying with relevant national regulations.

Motor

Recommendations for motor installation and operation.

Adjusting parameters

Precautions when altering parameters affecting drive operation.

2 Product Information

2.1 Ratings

Electrical specifications including nominal and output current ratings at various conditions.

2.2 Model number

Explanation of the Unidrive model numbering system.

2.3 Nameplate description - drive identification

How to identify the drive and understand its rating label.

2.4 Model variants

Description of Unidrive Standard Industrial (STD) and overload capabilities.

2.5 Operating modes

Overview of available operating modes: Open loop, Closed loop vector, Servo, Regen.

2.6 Drive features

Diagram and explanation of the drive's physical features and connections.

2.7 Option Modules

List of available optional modules for enhanced functionality.

2.8 More information

References to other manuals and resources for further details.

3 Mechanical Installation

3.1 Safety information

Essential safety instructions for mechanical and electrical installation.

3.2 Planning the installation

Key considerations for planning the drive installation, including access, environment, and cooling.

3.3 Terminal cover removal

Procedures for safely removing terminal covers.

3.4 Ingress protection

IP ratings for different drive sizes and configurations.

3.5 Option module fitting removal

Steps for installing and removing option modules.

3.6 Mounting methods

Details on surface and through-panel mounting methods for various drive sizes.

3.7 Enclosure

Guidance on enclosure layout and sizing for optimal performance and safety.

3.8 Ventilation

Ventilation requirements, especially for Size 5 power module.

3.9 Baffle plates

Dimensions for fabricating baffle plates for through-panel mounting.

3.10 Ambient temperature

Maximum ambient operating temperature and derating information.

3.11 RFI filters

Available RFI filters, their part numbers, and specifications.

3.12 Power terminals

Location and torque settings for power and ground terminals.

3.13 Routine maintenance

Recommended checks for ensuring drive and installation reliability.

4 Electrical Installation

4.1 Power connections

Wiring diagrams and safety precautions for power connections.

4.2 AC supply requirements

Specifications for AC supply voltage, phase, imbalance, and frequency.

4.3 Supplying the drive with DC DC bus paralleling

Information on DC supply and DC bus paralleling configurations.

4.4 Ratings

Typical and maximum continuous input current ratings.

4.5 Output circuit and motor protection

Information on motor cable length, protection, and thermal protection settings.

4.6 Braking

Details on braking resistor values and setup.

4.7 Ground leakage

Information on ground leakage current and RCD suitability.

4.8 EMC (Electromagnetic compatibility)

Guidelines for ensuring compliance with EMC standards.

4.9 Control connections

Specification and default functions of control terminals.

5 Getting Started

5.1 Understanding the display

Explanation of the drive's display indicators and status messages.

5.2 Keypad operation

How to use the drive's keypad for navigation and control.

5.3 Menu structure

Overview of the drive's parameter menus and navigation.

5.4 Advanced keypad functions

Shortcuts for faster parameter navigation and editing.

5.5 Menu 0

Commonly used parameters for basic setup.

5.6 Advanced menus

Grouping of parameters by function for advanced setup.

5.7 Changing the operating mode

Procedure for selecting and applying an operating mode.

5.8 Saving parameters

How to save parameter settings.

5.9 Defaulting the drive

Procedure for restoring default parameter values.

5.10 Parameter security

Managing security levels for parameter access.

5.11 Serial Communications

Setup and connections for optional serial communication modules.

6 Menu 0

6.1 Single line descriptions

A table listing Menu 0 parameters with their ranges and defaults.

6.2 Menu 0 full descriptions

Detailed explanations of each parameter within Menu 0.

7 Running the motor

7.1 Quick start set-up

Basic connections and minimal parameter settings for running the motor.

7.2 Quick Start commissioning

Step-by-step commissioning for Open loop, Closed loop, and Servo modes.

7.3 Quick start P.C. commissioning (UniSoft VTCSoft)

Commissioning using PC software for different operating modes.

8 Optimisation

8.1 Motor map parameters

Setting motor parameters like current, poles, voltage, frequency, and power factor.

8.2 Current limits

Controlling motoring, regenerating, and symmetrical current limits.

8.3 Motor thermal protection

Configuring motor temperature monitoring and protection.

8.4 Switching frequency

Adjusting the PWM switching frequency and its effects.

8.5 High speed operation

Encoder feedback limits and field weakening for high-speed operation.

9 Macros

9.1 Introduction

Overview of application macros and their benefits.

9.2 How to load a macro

Procedure for loading a macro into the drive.

9.3 Macro terminal connection changes

Specific terminal configurations for different macros.

9.4 Macro logic diagrams and Menu 0 parameter changes

Logic diagrams and parameter changes for sample macros.

9.5 Unidrive VTC macro differences

Highlights differences in macro functionality for Unidrive VTC.

10 Advanced Parameters

Menu 0

Commonly used basic setup parameters.

Menu 1: Speed references and limits

Parameters for setting speed references and limits.

Menu 2: Ramps (accel. decel.)

Parameters for configuring acceleration and deceleration ramps.

Menu 3: Speed feedback frequency slaving

Parameters for encoder, resolver, and SINCOS feedback.

Menu 4: Current control

Parameters for motor current and torque control.

Menu 5: Machine control

Parameters related to motor voltage, frequency, and power stage.

Menu 6: Sequencing logic

Parameters for controlling drive sequencing and logic.

Menu 7: Analog IO

Configuration of analog inputs and outputs.

Menu 8: Digital IO

Configuration of digital inputs and outputs.

Menu 9: Programmable logic

Parameters for creating custom logic functions.

Menu 12: Programmable thresholds

Parameters for setting programmable comparators and thresholds.

Menu 13: Digital lock orientation

Parameters for digital lock and shaft orientation functions.

Menu 14: Programmable PID function

Parameters for configuring the PID controller.

Menu 15: Regen

Parameters for regenerative braking operation.

Menu 16: Small option module set-up

Configuration for small option modules like UD50, UD51, UD52, UD53.

Menu 17: Large option module set-up

Setup for large option modules.

Menu 18: Application menu 1

Application-specific parameters.

Menu 19: Application menu 2

Additional application-specific parameters.

Menu 20: Large option module

Parameters for large option modules.

11 Technical Data

11.1 Drive

Electrical specifications, ratings, and dimensions for Unidrive.

11.1.1 Power and current ratings

Tables of input and output current ratings for various models.

11.1.2 Power dissipation (all versions)

Power dissipation values for different Unidrive models and switching frequencies.

11.1.3 AC supply requirements

Specifications for AC supply voltage, phase, imbalance, and frequency.

11.1.4 Line reactors

Recommendations for using line reactors to mitigate supply disturbances.

11.1.5 Motor requirements

Motor specifications including phase and voltage.

11.1.6 Temperature, humidity and cooling method

Environmental operating conditions and cooling requirements.

11.1.7 Storage

Guidelines for storing the drive.

11.1.8 Altitude

Derating requirements for operation at different altitudes.

11.1.9 Ingress protection

IP ratings for different drive sizes and configurations.

11.1.10 Starts per hour

Allowed number of starts per hour based on drive model.

11.1.11 Accuracy and resolution

Specifications for speed and frequency accuracy and resolution.

11.1.12 Overall dimensions

Physical dimensions for different Unidrive models.

11.1.13 Weights

Weight specifications for drive components.

11.1.14 Cable sizes and fuses

Recommended cable sizes and fuse ratings.

11.1.15 Motor cable lengths

Maximum permissible motor cable lengths based on switching frequency.

11.1.16 Unidrive size 5 output sharing choke specification

Specifications for the output sharing choke used with Size 5 drives.

11.1.17 Braking resistor values

Recommended braking resistor minimum resistances and power ratings.

11.1.18 Acoustic noise

Information on acoustic noise levels generated by the drive.

11.1.19 Torque settings (Drive and filters)

Torque settings for drive control terminals and RFI filters.

11.2 Optional RFI filters

Details and ratings for available RFI filters.

11.2.1 Ratings

Electrical ratings and dimensions for optional RFI filters.

11.1.20 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Drive compliance with EMC standards and installation guidelines.

12 Diagnostics

12.1 Trip indications

Table of trip codes, their diagnoses, and associated terminals.

12.2 Alarm indications

Descriptions of alarm conditions and their meanings.

12.3 Status indications

Explanation of the drive's status indications during normal operation.

12.4 Displaying the trip history

How to access and interpret the drive's trip log.

13 UL Listing Information

13.1 AC supply specification

AC supply requirements for UL compliance.

13.2 Maximum continuous output current

Tables showing maximum continuous output current ratings.

13.3 Safety label

Placement instructions for the safety label for UL compliance.

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