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Emerson Unidrive M400 Series User Manual

Emerson Unidrive M400 Series
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Control User Guide
Unidrive M400
Variable Speed AC drive for induction
motors
Part Number: 0478-0349-01
Issue: 1

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Emerson Unidrive M400 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Overload150% for 60 seconds
Frequency Range0 to 400 Hz
Communication Protocols/OptionsEtherNet/IP, Profibus, CANopen
Enclosure Type/RatingIP20
Switching Frequency2 kHz to 16 kHz
Output Voltage0 to Input Voltage
Protection FeaturesOvercurrent, Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Short Circuit
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Humidity95% RH (non-condensing)
AltitudeUp to 1000 m

Summary

Original Instructions

General Information

Manufacturer liability, installation, and specification changes without notice.

Drive Firmware Version

Verifying drive firmware versions for compatibility with existing systems.

Environmental Statement

Commitment to minimizing environmental impacts and product recycling.

REACH Legislation

Compliance with REACH regulation regarding Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC).

How to Use This Guide

Guide Navigation

Guidance on using the manual with the Power Installation Guide for configuration and operation.

Safety Information

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Information essential for avoiding safety hazards and product damage.

Electrical Safety - General Warning

High voltage hazards and precautions when working with the drive.

System Design and Safety of Personnel

Importance of correct installation and system design to prevent hazards.

Environmental Limits

Compliance with instructions regarding transport, storage, installation, and use.

Access

Drive access must be restricted to authorized personnel.

Fire Protection

Drive enclosure is not a fire enclosure; a separate enclosure must be provided.

Compliance with Regulations

Installer responsibility for regulations, wiring, fuses, and grounding.

Motor

Recommendations for motor installation, shaft exposure, and speed capabilities.

Mechanical Brake Control

Brake control functions are not for safety; independent devices are required.

Adjusting Parameters

Parameters have profound effects; careful consideration is needed.

Hazard

Drive presents a falling or toppling hazard; handle with care.

Product Information

Introduction

Overview of the Unidrive M400 AC drive for open loop AC drive applications.

Model Number

Explains the formation of model numbers for the Unidrive M range and identification labels.

Ratings

Details Heavy Duty and Normal Duty ratings, differentiating continuous and overload limits.

Operating Modes

Describes Open loop mode (vector, V/F) and RFC-A mode for induction motor control.

Keypad and Display

Information on using the keypad and display for drive status and parameter changes.

Nameplate Description

Explanation of the typical drive rating labels and date code format.

Options

Identifies various options available for the drive, including keypads and adaptors.

Mechanical Installation

Installing / Removing Options and Keypad

Step-by-step guide for installing and removing SI option modules and keypads.

Real Time Clock Battery Replacement

Procedure for replacing the battery in keypads that feature a real-time clock.

Electrical Installation

24 Vdc Supply

Details the functions and specifications of the 24 Vdc backup supply.

Communication Connections

Explains how to establish EIA 485 serial communications using an AI-485 adaptor.

Isolation of the EIA 485 Serial Communication Port

Describes the single insulated nature of the serial port and available comms leads.

Control Connections

Details the various control terminal functions and wiring requirements for inputs and outputs.

Getting Started

Understanding the Display

Explains the CI-Keypad display, its status states, and how to configure displayed parameters.

Keypad Operation

Details the functions of keypad control buttons and display formats.

Menu Structure

Describes the drive's parameter menus, navigation, and access levels.

Quick Access Mode

Allows direct access to parameters without scrolling through menus.

Keypad Shortcuts

Describes shortcuts for navigating parameter menus and editing values.

Advanced Menus

Details the advanced menus, parameter groups, and option module menus.

Display Messages

Lists and explains the various mnemonics and status indications displayed by the drive.

Alarm Indications

Explains how alarms are indicated by alternating display strings and lists common alarm types.

Changing the Operating Mode

Procedure for changing the drive's operating mode (e.g., Open-loop, RFC-A).

Saving Parameters

How to save parameter changes made in advanced menus to non-volatile memory.

Restoring Parameter Defaults

Procedure for resetting parameters to their factory default values.

Parameter Access Level and Security

Explains parameter access levels and user security settings to control visibility and editability.

Basic Parameters

Parameter Ranges and Variable Minimum/Maximums

Explains how parameter ranges depend on other settings, drive rating, and operating mode.

Menu 0: Basic Parameters

Lists and describes commonly used parameters for basic drive setup and configuration.

Running the Motor

Quick Start Connections

Outlines the minimum control connection requirements for different drive control methods.

Changing the Operating Mode

Procedure for changing the drive's operating mode (e.g., Open-loop, RFC-A).

Quick Start Commissioning / Start-up

Step-by-step procedure for basic drive setup and commissioning for open loop mode.

RFC-A Mode

Step-by-step procedure for basic drive setup and commissioning for RFC-A mode.

Optimization

Motor Map Parameters

Details essential motor parameter settings for open loop and RFC-A control modes.

Auto-tune

Explains stationary and rotating autotune tests for optimizing motor parameter measurements.

Control Mode

Details voltage modes for motor control: vector control (Ur S, Ur I, Ur, Ur_Auto) and fixed boost.

Enable Slip Compensation

How to enable slip compensation to prevent speed droop in open loop mode.

RFC-A Mode Motor Parameters

Essential motor parameter settings for RFC-A mode, including current, voltage, speed, poles, and power factor.

Autotune

Details stationary, rotating, and mechanical load autotune tests for RFC-A mode.

Current Loop Gains

Explains how proportional (Kp) and integral (Ki) gains control current loop response for dynamic applications.

Frequency Loop Gains

Explains proportional (Kp), integral (Ki), and differential (Kd) gains for frequency controller response.

Maximum Motor Rated Current

Specifies how maximum motor rated current is determined for different drive sizes.

Current Limits

Details parameters controlling motoring, regenerating, and symmetrical current limits.

Motor Thermal Protection

Explains the motor thermal model, protection accumulator, and how settings affect protection.

Switching Frequency

Discusses the default switching frequency and its increase, affecting drive and motor heating.

Field Weakening (Constant Power) Operation

How to run an induction machine above synchronous speed into the constant power region.

Maximum Frequency

States the drive's maximum output frequency limit.

Over-modulation (Open-loop only)

Explains how over-modulation affects output voltage and machine current.

CT Modbus RTU Specification

MODBUS Registers

Explains Modbus register addressing, PLC registers, and CT parameter mapping.

Data Consistency

States minimum data consistency for parameters.

Data Encoding

Explains Modbus RTU data encoding (big-endian).

Function Codes

Lists supported Modbus function codes for reading and writing registers.

NV Media Card Operation

Introduction

Overview of the NV Media Card feature for simple configuration and backup.

SD Card Support

Details limitations and file types recognized by the drive when using an SD card.

Writing to the NV Media Card

Describes methods for writing parameters and user programs to an NV Media Card.

Reading from the NV Media Card

Explains how to transfer data from an NV Media Card to the drive.

NV Media Card Trips

Lists potential trips related to NV Media Card operations and their recommended actions.

Data Block Header Information

Details header information stored on NV Media Cards for data blocks.

Onboard PLC

Onboard PLC and Machine Control Studio

Describes the drive's ability to store and execute PLC programs using Machine Control Studio.

Benefits

Highlights advantages of combining Onboard PLC and Machine Control Studio for replacing PLCs.

Features

Details features of the Onboard PLC, including tasks, variables, custom menus, and limitations.

Advanced Parameters

Menu Descriptions

Lists all menus and their general descriptions for parameter reference.

Key to Parameter Table Coding

Explains the coding system used in parameter tables for read/write status, data types, etc.

Menu 1: Frequency Reference

Details the logic diagram and parameters related to setting the drive's frequency reference.

Menu 2: Ramps

Explains the logic diagram and parameters for configuring acceleration and deceleration ramps.

Menu 3: Frequency Control

Details the logic diagram and parameters for open-loop frequency control.

Menu 4: Torque and Current Control

Details the logic diagram and parameters for torque and current control in open-loop mode.

Menu 5: Motor Control

Explains the open-loop logic diagram and parameters related to motor control settings.

Menu 6: Sequencer and Clock

Details the logic diagram and parameters for sequencer functions and real-time clock settings.

Menu 7: Analog I/O

Explains the logic diagram and parameters for configuring analog inputs and outputs.

Menu 8: Digital I/O

Explains the logic diagrams and parameters for configuring digital inputs and outputs.

Menu 9: Programmable Logic, Motorized Pot, Binary Sum and Timers

Details logic diagrams and parameters for programmable logic, motorized pots, binary sums, and timers.

Menu 11: General Drive Set-up

Covers general drive settings like serial communications, security, and NV Media Card configurations.

Menu 12: Threshold Detectors, Variable Selectors and Brake Control Function

Explains logic diagrams and parameters for threshold detection, variable selection, and brake control.

Menu 14: User PID Controller

Details the logic diagram and parameters for configuring the User PID controller.

Menu 15: Option Module Set-up

Covers parameters common to all option modules and lists available option modules and their categories.

Menu 18: Application Menu 1

Lists application menu parameters for read-write and read-only integers and bits.

Menu 20: Application Menu 2

Lists application menu parameters for read-write long integers.

Menu 21: Second Motor Parameters

Details parameters specific to a second motor configuration, including current, voltage, and gains.

Menu 22: Additional Menu 0 Set-up

Allows configuration of Menu 0 parameters for specific functions.

Diagnostics

Status Modes (Keypad and LED Status)

Explains the different status modes displayed on the keypad and LED indicators.

Trip Indications

Details how trips are indicated, including trip strings, sub-trip numbers, and LED status.

Identifying a Trip / Trip Source

Explains how to identify the source of a trip using sub-trip numbers (xxyzz format).

Trips, Sub-trip Numbers

Lists common trips and their associated sub-trip numbers and reasons, with recommended actions.

Internal / Hardware Trips

Describes internal faults (HFxx) indicating irrecoverable errors and potential hardware failures.

Alarm Indications

Explains how alarms are displayed and lists common alarms that may require action to prevent trips.

Status Indications

Provides a table of status indications displayed on the drive.

Displaying the Trip History

Explains how the drive logs the last ten trips, including date, time, and sub-trip numbers.

UL Information

UL File Reference

Provides the UL file reference numbers for the drive and Safe Torque Off function.

Option Modules, Kits and Accessories

States that all supplied option modules, kits, and accessories are UL Listed.

Enclosure Ratings

Describes the UL enclosure ratings for drives as supplied and with accessories.

Mounting

Information on drive mounting options including surface, bookcase, and tile mounting.

Environment

Specifies required environment conditions and operating temperature limits.

Electrical Installation

Covers terminal torque, wiring terminals, branch circuit protection, and dynamic braking.

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