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Control Techniques Unidrive 1401

Control Techniques Unidrive 1401
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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 1401 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Output Current2.8 A
EnclosureIP20
Control ModeServo
Output Voltage0-Input Voltage
Communication InterfaceRS485
Protection FeaturesOvercurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Short Circuit, Over Temperature

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety and Personnel Protection

Covers electrical hazards, installation safety, and risk management.

Mechanical Installation

Safety Information

Critical safety instructions for installation.

Terminal Sizes and Torque Settings

Details on terminal specifications, torque settings, and routine maintenance checks.

Electrical Installation

Power Connections and Safety Warnings

Covers electrical installation, power connections, and critical safety precautions.

Power Connections for Size 3 & 4

Illustrates power connections for Unidrive sizes 3 and 4.

Size 5 ControlPower Module Connections

Diagram showing connections for Unidrive size 5 system with multiple power modules.

Ground Connections and Main AC Supply Contactor

Guidelines for proper grounding and main power contactor selection.

Output Circuit and Motor Protection

Details on drive's protection features for the output circuit and motor.

EMC Compliance Overview

Introduction to EMC compliance with EN61800-3.

EMC General Requirements

Guidelines for enclosure layout, grounding, and RFI filter installation for EMC compliance.

EMC General Requirements: Grounding and Clearances

Details on proper grounding techniques and maintaining clearances for EMC.

EMC Compliance Specifics

Detailed points for ensuring EMC compliance, including cable routing and bonding.

Getting Started

Saving Parameters and Defaulting the Drive

Procedures for saving settings and restoring factory defaults.

Parameter Security Levels

Explanation of standard and user security settings.

Menu 0

Single Line Descriptions: Unidrive Parameters

Detailed list of Menu 0 parameters for Unidrive variants.

Ramps, Speed Reference, Current Limit, Voltage Boost, PID Gains

Covers ramps, speed/current references, voltage boost, and PID gains.

Stop Modes, Torque Modes, S-Ramps, and Skip Bands

Detailed explanation of stop modes, torque modes, S-ramps, and skip bands.

Motor Parameters for Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Control

Comprehensive guide to motor parameter settings.

Mains Loss Modes and Current Controller Gains

Details mains loss behavior and current loop gain tuning.

Running the motor

Quick Start Setup: Basic Connections and Operating Mode Selection

Essential steps for initial drive setup and mode selection.

Quick Start Commissioning

Open Loop Mode Commissioning

Step-by-step guide for commissioning induction motors without feedback.

Closed Loop Vector Mode Commissioning

Step-by-step guide for commissioning with speed feedback.

Servo Mode Commissioning

Step-by-step guide for commissioning servo motors with feedback.

Quick Start PC Commissioning (UniSoft VTCSoft)

Open Loop PC Commissioning

Procedure for commissioning open loop drives using PC software.

Closed Loop Vector PC Commissioning

Procedure for commissioning closed loop vector drives using PC software.

Closed Loop Vector PC Commissioning: Encoder and Autotune

Steps for setting encoder parameters and performing autotune via PC.

Servo Mode PC Commissioning

Procedure for commissioning servo drives using PC software.

Servo Mode PC Commissioning: Encoder and Autotune

Steps for setting encoder parameters and performing autotune via PC for servo mode.

Optimisation

Motor Map Parameters: Open Loop Control

Details on parameters defining motor characteristics for open loop operation.

Open Loop Motor Control Parameters

Explanation of voltage mode, autotune, slip compensation, and motor speed settings.

Closed Loop Vector Motor Control Parameters

Description of motor parameters essential for closed loop vector operation.

Closed Loop Vector Control: Autotune, Slip Optimisation, Current Loop Gains

Procedures for tuning motor parameters and loop gains.

Speed Loop Gains Tuning

Guidance on tuning speed loop gains using an oscilloscope or software wizard.

Servo Motor Control Parameters

Key parameters for servo motor operation and current loop gain calculations.

Current Limits and Speed Loop Gains Tuning

Explanation of current limit parameters and speed loop gain adjustment.

Current Limits, Motor Thermal Protection, Switching Frequency, High Speed Operation

Covers current limits, thermal protection, switching frequency, and high-speed operation.

Macros

Advanced Parameters

Menu 1: Speed References and Limits Logic Diagram

Illustrates the logic for speed reference selection and limit parameters.

Menu 1: Speed References and Limits Logic Diagrams

Continues logic diagrams for speed references, jog, and skip functions.

Menu 1 Parameters Table

Comprehensive table of parameters for Menu 1, including ranges and defaults.

Menu 2: Ramps (accel. decel.)

Logic diagram detailing ramp acceleration, deceleration, and control parameters.

Menu 2: Ramps (accel. decel.) (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 2, covering ramp settings, selectors, and limits.

Menu 3: Speed Feedback Frequency Slaving

Logic diagram for Menu 3, illustrating open-loop speed feedback and frequency slaving.

Menu 3: Speed Feedback Frequency Slaving (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 3, covering speed feedback, slaving, and encoder settings.

Menu 4: Current Control

Logic diagram for Menu 4, illustrating open-loop motor control, current limits, and motor parameters.

Menu 4: Current Control (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 4, covering motor current, torque, limits, and thermal protection.

Menu 5: Machine Control

Logic diagram for Menu 5, illustrating open-loop motor control functions.

Menu 5: Machine Control (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 5, covering motor characteristics and control settings.

Menu 6: Sequencing Logic (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 6, covering stop modes, auto-start, mains loss, and sequencing functions.

Menu 7: Analog IO

Logic diagram for Menu 7, illustrating analog input and output configurations.

Menu 7: Analog IO (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 7, covering analog input and output configurations.

Menu 8: Digital IO

Logic diagram for Menu 8, illustrating digital input/output functions F1, F2, F3.

Menu 8: Digital IO (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 8, covering digital input/output states and functions.

Menu 10: Status Flags Trip Log

Lists status indications, alarm indications, and trip log parameters.

Menu 14: Programmable PID Function

Logic diagram for Menu 14, illustrating the PID control loop structure.

Menu 14: Programmable PID Function (continued)

Table of parameters for Menu 14, covering PID controller settings, gains, and limits.

Braking Modes and Ramp Voltage

Details on different braking modes and the standard ramp voltage parameter.

S Ramps and Torque Modes

Explanation of S ramps and various torque control modes.

Stop Modes and Mains Loss Modes

Details on stop modes and drive behavior during mains loss.

Current Controller Gains and DC Bus Voltage Controller

Information on current loop gains and DC Bus voltage control.

Sequencing Modes and Catching a Spinning Motor

Details on sequencing modes and procedure for synchronizing with a spinning motor.

Catching a Spinning Motor and Position Loop Modes

Further details on spin start and position loop configuration.

Position Loop Modes and Hard Speed Reference

Details on position loop modes and the hard speed reference parameter.

Technical Data

EMC Compliance: EN61800-3 Standard

Detailed explanation of EMC standards and environment categories.

Diagnostics

Trip Indications Overview

Explanation of trip indications and a table of common trip codes.

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