1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Manual
This design guide is intended for project and systems
engineers, design consultants, and application and product
specialists. Technical information is provided to understand
the capabilities of the frequency converter for integration
into motor control and monitoring systems. Details
concerning operation, requirements, and recommendations
for system integration are described. Information is proved
for input power characteristics, output for motor control,
and ambient operating conditions for the frequency
converter.
Also included are:
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Safety features.
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Fault condition monitoring.
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Operational status reporting.
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Serial communication capabilities.
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Programmable options and features.
Also provided are design details such as:
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Site requirements.
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Cables.
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Fuses.
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Control wiring.
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Unit sizes and weights.
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Other critical information necessary to plan for
system integration.
Reviewing the detailed product information in the design
stage enables developing a well-conceived system with
optimal functionality and
eciency.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
1.2
Document and Software Version
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome. Table 1.1 shows
the document version and the corresponding software
version.
Edition Remarks Software version
MG18N2xx – 1.20
Table 1.1 Document and Software Version
1.3
Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in minor or moderate injury. It can also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates important information, including situations that
can result in damage to equipment or property.
1.4 Abbreviations
°C
Degrees celsius
A Ampere/AMP
AC Alternating current
AMA Automatic motor adaptation
AUG. American wire gauge
DC Direct current
EMC Electro magnetic compatibility
ETR Electronic thermal relay
FC Frequency converter
f
M,N
Nominal motor frequency
g Gram
Hz Hertz
I
INV
Rated inverter output current
I
LIM
Current limit
I
M,N
Nominal motor current
I
VLT,MAX
The maximum output current
I
VLT,N
The rated output current supplied by the
frequency converter
kHz Kilohertz
LCP Local control panel
m Meter
mA Milliampere
MCT Motion control tool
mH Millihenry inductance
min Minute
ms Millisecond
nF Nanofarad
Nm Newton meters
n
s
Synchronous motor speed
P
M,N
Nominal motor power
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