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6.7 Group P, Protections 
P1 Motor Protection Function 
  P1-00  Motor Protection Function Selection     
The drive has an overload protection using an electrothermal relay. The overload telarance is 
calculated by the output current, output frequency and thermal  motor characteristics. When 
the motor overload is detected, an oL1 (Motor Overload) fault shuts off the drive output.   
Set this parameter according to the motor being used.   
Motor Protection Function Selection     
Note:     
1.  When  the  motor  protection  is  enabled  (P1-00≠0),  an  oL1 alarm  can  be  output  via  the multi-function  output 
terminal assigned (E2-00 = 26). When the motor overload level exceeds 90% of the oL1 detection level, the output 
terminal closes.   
2. When the drive is running a single motor, set a value other than 0 to enable this function. An external thermal 
relay is not required.   
0 : Disabled (Motor Overload Protection Disabled)   
Sets 0 (disabled) when using one drive to run more than one motor. Install an overload relay 
between the drive and each motor as illustrated in Figure 6.71.   
AC Drive
M1
M2
Power 
supply
MC1 oL1
MC2 oL2
MC1, MC2: Magnetic contactors
oL1, oL2: Thermal Relay
 
Figure 6.71 Protection Circuit for Multiple Motors 
NOTICE: When a drive is running more than one motor or a motor with a rated current higher than other standard 
motors  (such  as  a  submersible motor), the termal  protection cannot be provided.  Set 0  to P1-00  to  disable this 
function and install an individual motor thermal relay for each motor. MC1 and MC1 cannot  be switch  on or  off 
during run.