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Unidrive M702 User Guide             65
Issue Number: 3            
Figure 4-17 Alternative connection for multiple motors
4.9.5        / Δ motor operation
The voltage rating for 
 
and Δ connections of the motor should always 
be checked before attempting to run the motor.
The default setting of the motor rated voltage parameter is the same as 
the drive rated voltage, i.e.
400 V drive 400 V rated voltage
230 V drive 230 V rated voltage
A typical 3 phase motor would be connected in
 
 for 400 V operation or 
Δ for 230 V operation, however, variations on this are common e.g. 
690 V 
Δ 400 V.
Incorrect connection of the windings will cause severe under or over 
fluxing of the motor, leading to a very poor output torque or motor 
saturation and overheating respectively.
4.9.6     Output contactor
A contactor is sometimes required to be installed between the drive and 
motor for safety purposes. 
The recommended motor contactor is the AC3 type.
Switching of an output contactor should only occur when the output of 
the drive is disabled.
Opening or closing of the contactor with the drive enabled will lead to:
1. OI ac trips (which cannot be reset for 10 seconds)
2. High levels of radio frequency noise emission
3. Increased contactor wear and tear
The Drive Enable terminal (terminal 11 and terminal 13) when opened 
provides a SAFE TORQUE OFF function. This can in many cases 
replace output contactors.
For further information see section 4.16 SAFE TORQUE OFF (STO) on 
page 86.
4.10      Braking
Braking occurs when the drive is decelerating the motor, or is preventing 
the motor from gaining speed due to mechanical influences. During 
braking, energy is returned to the drive from the motor.
When motor braking is applied by the drive, the maximum regenerated 
power that the drive can absorb is equal to the power dissipation 
(losses) of the drive.
When the regenerated power is likely to exceed these losses, the DC 
bus voltage of the drive increases. Under default conditions, the drive 
brakes the motor under PI control, which extends the deceleration time 
as necessary in order to prevent the DC bus voltage from rising above a 
user defined set-point.
If the drive is expected to rapidly decelerate a load, or to hold back an 
overhauling load, a braking resistor must be installed. 
Table 4-17 shows the default DC voltage level at which the drive turns on 
the braking transistor. However the braking resistor turn on and the turn 
off voltages are programmable with Braking IGBT Lower Threshold 
(06.073) and Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074).
Table 4-17 Default braking transistor turn on voltage
N
When a braking resistor is used, Pr 00.015 should be set to Fast ramp 
mode.
4.10.1     Heatsink mounted braking resistor
A resistor has been especially designed to be mounted within the 
heatsink of the drive (size 3, 4 and 5). See section 3.10 Heatsink 
mounted brake resistor on page 43 for mounting details. The design of 
the resistor is such that no thermal protection circuit is required, as the 
device will fail safely under fault conditions. On size 3, 4 and 5 the in built 
software overload protection is set-up at default for the designated 
heatsink mounted resistor. The heatsink mounted resistor is not supplied 
with the drive and can be purchased separately.
Table 4-18 provides the resistor data for each drive rating.
N
The internal / heatsink mounted resistor is suitable for applications with a 
low level of regen energy only. See Table 4-18.
If the cable between the drive and the motor is to be 
interrupted by a contactor or circuit breaker, ensure that the 
drive is disabled before the contactor or circuit breaker is 
opened or closed. Severe arcing may occur if this circuit is 
interrupted with the motor running at high current and low 
speed.
 connection
Inductor
Motor protection 
relay
Drive voltage rating DC bus voltage level
200 V 390 V
400 V 780 V
575 V 930 V
690 V 1120 V
High temperatures 
Braking resistors can reach high temperatures. Locate 
braking resistors so that damage cannot result. Use cable 
having insulation capable of withstanding high temperatures.