Setpoint channel and closed-loop control 
  7.4 Vector speed/torque control with/without encoder 
Drive converter cabinet units 
Operating Instructions, 07/07, A5E00288214A 
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7.4.3.1  Examples of speed controller settings 
Examples of speed controller settings for vector control with encoders 
A number of examples of speed controller settings with vector control without encoders 
(p1300 = 20) are provided below. These should not be considered to be generally valid and 
must be checked in terms of the control response required. 
●  Fans (large centrifugal masses) and pumps 
Kp (p1470) = 2 … 10 
Tn (p1472) = 250 … 500 ms 
The Kp = 2 and Tn = 500 ms settings result in asymptotic approximation of the actual 
speed to the setpoint speed after a setpoint step change. During many simple control 
procedures, this is satisfactory for pumps and fans. 
●  Stone mills, separators (large centrifugal masses) 
Kp (p1470) = 12 … 20 
Tn (p1472) = 500 … 1000 ms 
●  Kneader drives 
Kp (p1470) = 10 
Tn (p1472) = 200 … 400 ms 
 
 
 
Note 
We recommend checking the effective speed control gain (r1468) during operation. If this 
value changes during operation, Kp adaptation is being used (p1400.5 = 1). Kp 
adaptation can, if necessary, be deactivated or its behavior changed. 
Examples of speed controller settings for vector control with encoders 
A number of examples of speed controller settings with vector control with encoders (p1300 
= 21) are provided below. These should not be considered to be generally valid and must be 
checked in terms of the control response required. 
●  Positioning, lifting gear, travel drives 
Kp (p1460) = 10 … 15 
Tn (p1462) = 200 … 400 ms (values <= 200 ms are useful for positioning tasks in order to 
avoid overshooting the limit position.) 
Actual value smoothing (p1442) = 4 … 10 ms 
●  Sugar centrifuge (large centrifugal masses) 
Kp (p1460) = 15 … 22 
Tn (p1462) = 500 … 1000 ms 
Actual value smoothing (p1442) = 50 ms