Configuration
5.3 Dimensioning the gearbox
S-1FT7 synchronous motors
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Gearbox failures as a result of superimposed oscillations
Switching cycles can also be superimposed oscillations. The safety factor (f
2
) is then not
adequately dimensioned. This can result in gearbox failures.
• Optimize the overall system so that the superimposed oscillations are minimized.
Figure 5-7 Configuring the gearbox
The load torque and required starting speed define the gearbox output torque and the output
speed - and in turn, the output power.
The required drive power is calculated from this:
P
Out
/W =
P
Mot
/W ∙
η
G
=
(
Ï€/
30)
∙ M
Mot
/Nm ∙
n
Mot
/rpm ∙
η
G
The gearbox itself generates heat due to friction and acts as a thermal barrier preventing
heat from being dissipated through the motor flange. This is the reason that you must reduce
the torque for S1 duty.
The required motor torque is calculated as follows:
Mot
V
Theoretical "Torque loss"
Ï€/3 for 1FT7/1FK7 motors supplied with sinusoidal current
Weighting factor for gearbox losses (without dimensions); b = 0.5
T
Out
Out
Phw
Motor phase resistance when warm; R
Phw
Ph
(see Chapter "Technical
data and characteristics")
Out
Mot