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Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T Flux Vector Tuning User Manual

Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T Flux Vector Tuning
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Application Technique
Original Instructions
PowerFlex 755T Flux Vector Tuning
Bulletins 20G, 20J

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Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755T Flux Vector Tuning Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelPowerFlex 755T
TypeAC Drive
Input Frequency50/60 Hz
Control MethodFlux Vector Control
Communication ProtocolsEtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet
Cooling MethodAir-cooled
SafetySafe Speed Monitor
Motor ControlInduction

Summary

Chapter 1 Background

Mechanical Loading

Explains mechanical properties influencing drive performance, including inertia, compliance, and backlash.

Resonances

Describes system oscillations, their types (LF, MF, HF), and how they affect tuning.

Performance Metrics

Details key metrics for tuning: Bandwidth, Damping Factor, System Bandwidth, and System C/U Select.

Control Structure Overview

Provides an overview of the drive's internal control structure and feature locations.

Chapter 2 Product Features

Torque Scaler

Accounts for load inertia and scales torque to match velocity loop bandwidth.

Load Observer

Estimates and compensates for mechanical load, improving tuning simplicity and performance.

Adaptive Tuning

Automatically monitors and adjusts filters and gains to compensate for changing load conditions.

Notch Filters

Second-order filters used to suppress specific resonant frequencies in the torque loop.

Chapter 3 Out-of-Box Tuning

Out-of-Box Tuning Basics

Describes default control loop gain settings for satisfactory performance without tuning.

Recommended Default Settings

Provides steps to configure the drive for high performance out-of-the-box.

Single Knob Tuning

Uses one parameter to adjust system bandwidth and performance.

Chapter 4 Auto Tuning

Auto Tuning Function

Measures motor characteristics, including electrical parameters and inertia.

Motor Electrical Parameters

Details static and dynamic tests for measuring motor electrical properties.

Inertia Tests

Tests to measure motor inertia and total inertia for accurate calculations.

Gain Calculation

Calculates control loop gains and dynamic limits based on measured parameters.

Chapter 5 Manual Tuning

Manual Tuning Method

Step-by-step process for tuning current, velocity, and position loops incrementally.

Tune the Current Loop (Optional)

Procedure for manually tuning the current control loop for optimal performance.

Tune the Velocity Loop

Steps for manually tuning the velocity control loop for stability and responsiveness.

Tune the Position Loop (Optional)

Procedure for manually tuning the position control loop to achieve desired stability.

Chapter 6 Active Front End Tuning

AFE Functionality and Topology

Describes the Active Front End topology, LCL filter, and control loops.

Voltage Regulator Tuning

Parameters and calculations for tuning the DC bus voltage regulator.

DC Bus Observer

Estimates and compensates for DC bus load disturbances for improved performance.

Phase Locked Loop (PLL)

Algorithm for estimating grid angle and frequency, crucial for AFE operation.

Power Disturbance Module

Detects abnormal grid conditions like voltage sags and phase loss.

Reactive Power Control

Manages reactive power flow to enhance power factor and system efficiency.

Chapter 7 Applications

Friction Compensation

Overcomes static, sliding, and viscous friction effects in mechanical systems.

Vertical Loads

Considerations for tuning drives with vertical loads and electronic counter-balance methods.

Process PID Controller

Implements closed-loop process control for speed or torque regulation.

PID Features

Explains PID preload, ramp reference, zero clamp, and other controller features.

Additional Resources

Rockwell Automation Support

Provides access to technical support, knowledgebase, and phone numbers.

Documentation Feedback

Mechanism for providing suggestions to improve documentation content.

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