SED2 Variable Frequency Drives  Startup Procedure and Checklist 
  Document Number 155-718 
  September 14, 2011 
Siemens Industry, Inc.  Page 5 
 
 (       )  9. 
With correct motor rotation, manually run the drive throughout its entire operating range while 
observing operation.  
•  If the drive trips on over-current during acceleration adjust the acceleration time rate via 
Parameter P1120.  
•  If the drive trips on over-voltage during deceleration, adjust the deceleration time rate via 
Parameter P1121.  
•  If excessive vibration of the driven load is noted at specific input frequencies, use Skip 
Frequency Parameters P1091 through P1094 to eliminate this vibration. 
(       )  10. 
Determine whether the remote speed reference is a 0 to 10 Vdc or a 4 to 20 mA signal. Connect 
signal wires and place analog input DIP Switch in the appropriate position. 
(       )  11. 
Check the signal for proper polarity. Observe if the remote speed command can achieve the 
minimum and maximum speeds desired. If not, scale as required.  
(       )  12. 
Set the DRIVE/OFF/BYPASS switch to OFF. When the drive is in the run mode, it will coast to a 
stop.  
For units with three contactors, set the Drive Test ON/OFF switch to ON. Verify that the drive 
input contactor energizes.  
(       )  13. 
Make additional drive application parameter settings as required, and record them in 
Appendix: Parameter Settings. 
(       )  14.  BYPASS TEST—Be prepared to monitor rotation of the motor in bypass operation. 
“Bump” the DRIVE/OFF/BYPASS switch to BYPASS and then quickly back to OFF. Check the 
motor rotation.  
 
 
CAUTION: 
Do NOT allow the motor to operate in bypass mode unless the motor rotation is correct. 
(       )  15.  If motor rotation in bypass mode is correct, skip to the next step.  
If motor rotation in bypass mode is NOT correct, check the following and perform as described: 
•  Turn OFF the incoming power feed to the drive. Since the correct rotation in drive mode was 
previously established, do not change any output wires at motor. 
•  Instead, verify that power to the input device is OFF. Swap L1 and L2 on the input side of the 
circuit breaker/disconnect switch. This will affect rotation in the bypass operation only. Once 
connections are complete and tight, reapply incoming power and repeat Step 14 to recheck 
the rotation direction. 
(       )  16. 
Verify that running at full speed will NOT damage the system.  
Run the motor in bypass by turning the DRIVE/OFF/BYPASS switch to BYPASS.  
Record all the phase voltages and currents at this time. 
 
AC input voltage: Phase A____________ Phase B ___________ Phase C _____________  
AC output voltage: Phase A___________ Phase B ___________ Phase C _____________  
Output Current: Phase A ____________  Phase B ___________ Phase C _____________  
Display Current:  _______________Software Version: _________________________ 
 
(       )  17. 
Turn the DRIVE/OFF/BYPASS switch to DRIVE and set panel to auto start/stop. Check speed 
references from application specific devices for appropriate operation.  
This completes the startup procedure for the SED2 VFD with Conventional Bypass Option.