Vacon NX, Non-Regenerative Front End FI9 UD01217B PDF
Vacon NX, Non-Regenerative Front End FI9 UD01217B PDF
Vacon NX, Non-Regenerative Front End FI9 UD01217B PDF
AT LEAST THE 11 FOLLOWING STEPS OF THE START-UP QUICK GUIDE MUST BE PERFORMED DUR-
ING THE INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.
Vacon Plc is not responsible for the use of the Non-Regenerative Front End against
the instructions.
CONTENTS
INDEX
1 SAFETY
2 EU DIRECTIVE
3 RECEIPT OF DELIVERY
4 Non-REGENERATIVE FRONT END UNIT (NFE)
5 INSTALLATION
6 CONTROL KEYPAD
7 APPENDICES
The User's Manual will provide you with the necessary information about the installation, commissioning
and operation of Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End. We recommend that you carefully study these in-
structions before powering up the Non-Regenerative Front End for the first time.
In the Non-Regenerative Front End Application Manual you will find information about the Non-
regenerative Front End application. Should that application not meet the requirements of your process,
please contact the manufacturer for information on special application.
This manual is available in both paper and electronic editions. We recommend you to use the electronic
version if possible. If you have the electronic version at your disposal, you will be able to benefit from the
following features:
The manual contains several links and cross-references to other locations in the manual, which makes it
easier to move around in the manual. The reader can thus easily find and check things.
The manual also contains hyperlinks to web pages. To visit these web pages through the links, you must
have an internet browser installed on your computer.
This manual is applicable only for Non-Regenerative Front End unit, AC choke and optional components
that are introduced in this manual.
Contents
Document code: UD01217B
Date edited: 30.10.2008
1. Safety ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Warnings ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Earthing.......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Warning symbols ........................................................................................................................... 7
2. EU DIRECTIVE ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 CE marking .................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 EMC directive ................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Technical criteria..................................................................................................................8
2.2.3 Vacon Non-Regenerative Front End EMC classification ...................................................8
2.2.4 Manufacturer’s declaration of conformity ..........................................................................9
3. RECEIPT OF DELIVERY ................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Type designation code for the NFE unit ..................................................................................... 10
3.2 Type designation code for the AC choke .................................................................................... 11
3.3 Storage ......................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Lifting the modules ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Lifting the AC choke .................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 14
4. NON-REGENERATIVE FRONT END (NFE) ...................................................................... 15
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Non-Regenerative Front End frame sizes ................................................................................. 17
4.3 Non-Regenerative Front End unit technical data ..................................................................... 18
4.4 Application ................................................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Diagrams...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.5.1 Connection between control unit and power unit ............................................................19
4.6 Non-Regenerative Front End power ratings ............................................................................. 19
4.6.1 Vacon NXN; DC voltage 460–800V .....................................................................................19
4.6.2 Vacon NXN; DC voltage 640–1100V ...................................................................................20
4.7 Non-Regenerative Front End unit – Dimensions ...................................................................... 20
4.8 AC choke – Dimensions .............................................................................................................. 20
4.9 Non-Regenerative Front End – Fuse selection ......................................................................... 20
4.9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................20
4.9.2 Fuses; mains voltage 380–690V ........................................................................................21
4.9.2.1 AC fuses........................................................................................................................21
4.9.2.2 DC fuses .......................................................................................................................21
4.10 Non-Regenerative Front End unit – Circuit breaker selection ................................................ 21
4.11 Non-Regenerative Front End unit – Main contactor ................................................................. 22
4.12 Pre-Charging ............................................................................................................................... 22
4.13 Paralleling ................................................................................................................................... 22
1. SAFETY
1.1 Warnings
1 The components of the power unit circuit are live when the Non-
Regenerative Front End is connected to AC supply. Coming into contact
with this voltage is extremely dangerous and may cause death or severe
injury. The control unit is isolated from mains potential.
2 The control I/O-terminals are isolated from the mains potential. Howev-
er, the relay outputs and other I/O-terminals may have dangerous control
voltage present even when the Non-Regenerative Front End is discon-
! nected from the AC supply.
WARNING 3 Do not touch the components on the circuit boards. Static voltage dis-
charge may damage the components.
4 Do not perform any voltage withstand tests on any part of the Non-
Regenerative Front End. There is a certain procedure according to which
the tests shall be performed. Ignoring this procedure may result in dam-
aged product.
1.3 Earthing
The Non-Regenerative Front End unit and AC choke must always be earthed with an earthing conductor
connected to the earthing terminal.
= Dangerous voltage
= General warning
WARNING
2. EU DIRECTIVE
2.1 CE marking
The CE marking on the product guarantees the free movement of the product within the EEA (European
Economic Area). It also guarantees that the product complies with applicable directives (for example, the
EMC directive and other possible so-called new method directives). Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End
carries the CE label as a proof of compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) and the Electro Magnetic
Compatibility (EMC) directive. SGS FIMKO has acted as the Notified Body.
The compliance of Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End with the EMC directive is verified with Technical
Construction Files (TCF) and checked and approved by SGS FIMKO, which is a Notified Body. The Technical
Construction Files are used to authenticate the conformity of Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End with
the Directive because it is impossible to test such a large product family in a laboratory environment and
because the combinations of installation vary greatly.
Class T:
Class T equipment have a small earth leaking current and can be used with floating DC input.
Warning: This product is of the restricted sales distribution class according to IEC 61800-3. In resi-
dential areas, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to
take adequate measures.
3. RECEIPT OF DELIVERY
Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End has undergone scrupulous tests and quality checks at the factory
before they are delivered to the customer. However, after unpacking the product, check that no signs of
transportation damage are to be found on the product and that the delivery is complete (compare the type
designation of the product to the codes below, see Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-2).
Should the product have been damaged during the shipping, please contact primarily the cargo insurance
company or the carrier.
If the delivery does not correspond to your order, contact the supplier immediately.
NOTE! Delivery NOT includes in any case auxiliary devices which are needed for proper operation (the AC
or DC fuses, the fuses bases, the main contactor or circuit breaker etc.) These shall be take care by the
customer.
Figure 3-1. Type designation code for the Non-Regenerative Front End.
3.3 Storage
If Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End is to be stored before use, make sure that the ambient conditions
are acceptable:
Storage temperature –40…+70°C
Relative humidity <95%, no condensation
3.4 Maintenance
All technical devices, drives as well, need a certain amount of care-taking and failure preventive mainten-
ance. To maintain trouble-free operation of the Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End, environmental
conditions, as well as load, line power, process control, etc. have to be within specifications, determined by
manufacturer.
If all conditions are in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, there are no other concerns, but
to provide a cooling capacity high enough for the power- and control circuits. This requirement can be met
by making sure, that the cooling system works properly. Operation of cooling fans and cleanness of the
heat sink should be verified regularly.
Regular maintenance is recommended to ensure trouble free operation and long lifetime of Vacon NX Non-
Regenerative Front End. At least the following things should be included in the regular maintenance.
It may also be necessary to check the tightening torques of terminals at certain intervals.
It is also recommended to record all actions and counter values with dates and time for follow up of main-
tenance. It may also be necessary to check the tightening torques of terminals at certain intervals.
The lifting equipment must be able to carry the weight of the module.
The manufacturer shall in no event and under no circumstances be held responsible for damages and fail-
ures resulting from misuse, wrong installation, unacceptable ambient temperature, dust, corrosive sub-
stances or operation outside the rated specifications.
The Manufacturer's warranty period is 18 months from the delivery or 12 months from the commissioning
whichever expires first (General delivery terms NL92/Orgalime S92).
The local distributor may grant a warranty time different from the above. This warranty time shall be spe-
cified in the distributor's sales and warranty terms. Vacon assumes no responsibility for any other warran-
ties than that granted by Vacon itself.
In all matters concerning the warranty, please contact your distributor first.
3 3
2 2 2
* alternative
Common DC bus 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 2
4.4 Application
The Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End needs special application. The unit is delivered with that appli-
cation. If application code is needed please contact please contact the manufacturer. More information
about application can be found from this manual.
4.5 Diagrams
4.5.1 Connection between control unit and power unit
The communication connections between the Non-Regenerative Front End power unit and the control unit
is established using serial cable, Figure 4-4. The control unit is located under the front cover of the power
unit. The control unit cannot place outside of the power unit.
For dimensions of NXN units, see Table 4-4 and AC choke Table 4-5.
For dimensions of NXN unit, see Table 4-4 and AC choke Table 4-5.
Module AC fuses
Note: All fuses are blade type. If some other type is needed please contact Vacon.
4.9.2.2 DC fuses
Module DC fuses
Module DC fuses
Note: All fuses are flush-end type. If some other type is needed please contact Vacon.
4.12 Pre-Charging
External pre-charging circuit is not needed with the Non-Regenerative Front End. Pre-charging is done by
controlling thyristors and the DC link voltage is charged smoothly. Pre-charging is current limit controlled.
Due to this, the charging time varies depending on DC link capacitance. The Non-Regenerative Front End
performs charging without any additional control when the main contactor is closed. If Non-regenerative
Front Ends are parallelly connected, each module charges DC link voltage independently. Parallelly con-
nected modules can be connected to the supply simultaneously or one module at a time. See Appendix 7-2
for the circuit diagram of parallelly connected NFE modules.
The Non-Regenerative Front End monitors the pre-charging process. If the time of charging is over the ad-
justable pre-charging monitoring time (default 10s) a fault is indicated. If the DC link capacitance is so high
that the default value for charging monitoring is not enough, the value can be increased.
4.13 Paralleling
The power of the input group can be increased by connecting several Non-Regenerative Front End units in
parallel. No communication between the units is required; they work independently.
Each Non-Regenerative Front End unit connected in parallel must have its own short-circuit protection on
AC and DC sides. The fuses are selected in accordance with Section 4.9. When paralleling, attention must
be paid to the sufficient short-circuit capacity of the system.
The derating of Non-Regenerative Front End units connected in parallel is 5% of the DC power; this should
be taken into account when selecting the input unit.
If a device is to be isolated from the AC and DC voltages, and other Non-Regenerative Front End units con-
nected in parallel are also to be used, separate isolators are required in the AC input and DC output. The
AC input can be isolated using a compact circuit-breaker, an ordinary circuit-breaker or a fuse switch.
Contactors are not suitable for isolating the AC input because they cannot be locked in the safe position.
The DC output can be isolated using a fuse switch. A load isolation switch or safety isolation switch can be
used for this. The device can also be connected to mains even when the other devices connected in parallel
are already connected and running. After this, the device can be connected to the intermediate circuit.
Note: Parallel connection means that the AC supply of more than one units connected together from DC link is cou-
pled with the same supply transformer.
4.15 Derating
The output power has to be derated if one of following cases:
Ambient temperature is more than 40ºC
Installation altitude is more than 2000 m
110
100
90
Loadability, %
80 Loadability %
70
60
50
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Ambient te mperature, ºC
120
100
80
Loadability, %
60 Loadability %
40
20
0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
Installation altitude, m
102
100
98
96
Loadability, %
94
Loadability %
92
90
88
86
84
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
Installation altitude, m
Note: If higher installation altitude than 3,000 m is required please contacts your nearest Vacon office to get more
information.
5. INSTALLATION
5.1 Mounting
The equipment mounting must be sturdy enough to carry the weight of the equipment. The enclosure class
of the equipment will depend on the mounting and solutions to be used. The equipment mounting must
provide sufficient shielding for contact of the live parts (IP2x). The installation and mounting must comply
with local laws and regulations.
5.1.1 Non-Regenerative Front End Unit
The Non-Regenerative Front End can be mounted in a vertical position on the back plane of a cubicle.
Enough space must be reserved around the Non-Regenerative Front End to ensure sufficient cooling, see
Figure 5-5. Follow the minimum dimensions for installation, see Table 5-1. Required cooling air capacity
and minimum air holes on the switchgear, see Table 5-2. Also make sure that the mounting plane is rela-
tively even. The Non-Regenerative Front End is fixed with four bolts, Figure 5-1.
5.1.2 AC choke
The AC choke can only be mounted in a vertical position on the floor of a cubicle. Enough space must be
reserved around the AC choke to ensure sufficient cooling, see Figure 5-7. Follow the minimum dimen-
sions for installation, see Table 5-3. Required cooling air capacity and minimum air holes on the switch-
gear, see Table 5-4. Also make sure that the floor is relatively even. AC choke must be attached properly
so that it will not be able to move.
AC choke can be mounted so that the connectors face forward or so that they face to the side. Figure 5-2
presents a mounting where the connectors face forward. Figure 5-3 presents a mounting where the con-
nectors face to the side. This mounting is recommended if the Non-Regenerative Front End units are par-
allelly connected. In this case it must be assured that the connectors face to the same direction and that
there is enough space between the connectors and the AC choke.
5.2 Cooling
5.2.1 Non-Regenerative Front End unit
Enough free space must be left around the Non-Regenerative Front End unit to ensure sufficient air circu-
lation and cooling. You will find the required dimensions for free space in the table below. You will find the
required cooling air, minimum air holes and heat dissipation in the Table 5-2.
When planning the cooling for the space, take into consideration that the Non-Regenerative Front End unit
heat loss is approx. 1% of the nominal capacity. Air flow, see Figure 5-6.
5.2.2 AC choke
Enough free space must be left around the AC choke to ensure sufficient air circulation and cooling. You
will find the required dimensions for free space in the table below. You will find the required cooling air,
minimum air holes and heat dissipation in the Table 5-4.
When planning the cooling for the space, take into consideration that the AC choke heat loss is approx.
0,5% of the nominal capacity.
Air outlet gaps must be situated on top of the cabinet. The minimum effective air outlet area per unit frame
is given in Table 5-2 and Table 5-4. The cooling arrangements inside the cabinet must be such that they
prevent hot output air from mixing with the incoming fresh air (see Chapter Steering air flow).
The ventilation gaps must fulfill the requirements set by the selected IP class. The examples in this ma-
nual apply to protection class IP21.
During operation, air is sucked in and circulated by a fan blower at the bottom of the power unit. If the
power unit is placed in the upper part of the cabinet, the fan blower will be in the mid of the cabinet, at the
height of the upper ventilation grid. In case of the AC choke is installed below the Non-Regenerative Front
End unit air inlet 1.1 in Figure 5-8 cannot be used.
1.1
1.2
A. Install a closed air duct from the power unit to the outlet on top of the enclosure (A in figures
below).
B. Install shields in the gaps between the power unit and the cabinet walls (B in figures below).
Place the shields above the air outlet gaps at the sides of the module.
NOTE! The deflectors must be installed above the air intake holes on the top (in the front) of the unit.
NOTE! If a flat roof is used, mount a V-shaped air guide on the underside of the roof to direct the air flow
horizontally. See Figure 5-10.
Terminals for
supply cables
Cables/ Cables/busbars to
busbars to NFE unit
NFE unit
L1 L2 L3
Voltage / Frequency
500V/50Hz
525V/50Hz
575V/60Hz
690V/50Hz
Voltage / Frequency
400V/50Hz
480V/60Hz
5.3.2 DC connection
The DC connection of the Non-Regenerative Front End unit is connected to the terminals at the top, see
Figure 5-13. The terminals are marked as B+ for connection to DC+ and B- for connection to DC-. The DC
connection must be protected using DC fuses, see Section 4.9. The terminal dimensions are shown in Ap-
pendix 7-6.
Control cable
tightening
torque: 0.4 Nm
6. CONTROL KEYPAD
The control keypad is the link between Vacon NX Non-Regenerative Front End and the user. The control
keypad features an alphanumeric display and indicators for the status (READY, RUN, STOP, ALARM,
FAULT) and four indicators for the active menu (REF, MON, PAR, FLT). There are also three Status Indica-
tor LED’s (green – green – red).
The control information, i.e. the menu number, description of the menu or the displayed value and the nu-
meric information are presented on three text lines.
The navigation wheel is used for navigating on the panel display. The wheel has two separate functions;
- rotating the wheel e.g. for changing parameter value (12 steps / round)
- pressing the wheel e.g. for accepting the new value.
6.1 Navigation
READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT
REFERENCE
MENU REF REF
Displays the MON MON
keypad reference
value PAR PAR
regardless of PUSH
the selected FLT Hz FLT Hz
control place. FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS
FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS
ROTATE
READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT
ROTATE
READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT
PARAMETER REF
MENU REF
In this menu MON MON
you can
browse and PAR PAR
edit the
parameters. FLT PUSH FLT
FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS
ROTATE
READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT
Alternates
in the display
Browse
M1.1 - M1.20
Figure 6-2. Monitoring menu
Code Parameter Scale Unit Description
M1.1 U_DCLINK_REF 10 V
DC reference voltage
M1.2 U_DCLINK 10 V
DC voltage
M1.3 IL1 10 A
Current of phase 1
M1.4 IL2 10 A
Current of phase 2
M1.5 IL3 10 A
Current of phase 3
M1.6 UL12 10 V
Voltage between phases L1-L2
M1.7 UL23 10 V
Voltage between phases L2-L3
M1.8 UL31 10 V
Voltage between phases L3-L1
M1.9 Isum 10 A
Summary current
M1.12 Temp 1 C
Temperature
M9.6 API SW version
level, where the parameter value, e.g. P3.1 and value is visible (see Figure 6-3). Parameters are listed be-
low.
The following figure shows the parameter menu view:
Alternates
in the display
Digital outputs
Code Parameter Min Max Default Unit Description
Analog outputs
Code Parameter Min Max Default Unit Description
NFE parameters
Code Parameter Min Max Default Unit Description
READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT
REF REF
MON MON
PAR PAR
FLT FLT
FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS Push FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS
Browse
faults 1-9
READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT READY RUN STOP ALARM FAULT
REF REF
MON MON
PAR PAR
FLT FLT
Push
FWD REV I/O KEYPAD BUS FWD REV I/O KEYPAD
Browse
for hours (H),
minutes (M)
and seconds (S)
Figure 6-4. Fault history menu
Note! The whole fault history can be cleared by pressing STOP button for 5 sec
time when the drive is stopped and Fault history menu is selected in the display.
7. APPENDICES
Appendix 7-3. Circuit diagram for 12- pulse solution with NFE.
IL
Frame Type DC terminal AC Terminal
[A]
6 x 40
40
13
13
16 17
35 38
PE: M8×25
Vacon distributor: