Highly reliable drive
modules allowing flexible
system design with
rapid global support
90 kW to 2.8 MW
125 hp to 4,200 hp
200 V | 400 V | 575 V | 690 V
SERVO DRIVE SERIES
UNIDRIVE M SERIES
Control
Techniques
Solving your
challenges
Nidec – the world’s No.1
comprehensive motor manufacturer
Nidec Corporation was founded in Kyoto, Japan in 1973
by four engineers. Today we have operations in over
40 countries through approximately 300 companies,
employing 110,000 people. Our vision has always
been to be the world’s number 1 for everything that
spins and moves. From small precision to supersized
motors; we create next-generation drive technology
that accommodates the needs of the society.
115,000
Employees worldwide
Control Techniques –
a global drives specialist
Control Techniques have been at the front of customerfocused drive technology for over 45 years. We’re
dedicated to the advancement of automation. From
product development at our headquarters to our 26
automation centers, we provide solutions relevant to the
industries in your region. We ensure high performance,
reliability and energy e ciency across every application.
1,500+
Employees worldwide
220 MANUFACTURING
LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE
Producing a comprehensive range of high quality
products, optimized for industry-specifi c customer
requirements
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Producing a comprehensive range of high quality
products, optimized for industry-specifi c customer
requirements
Unidrive M
High power modular drives
Unidrive M’s modular off ering provides a fl exible method of building
compact, reliable high-power solutions. Paralleled together, Unidrive M
can control asynchronous and permanent magnet motors in systems
up to 2.8 MW (4,200 hp). The frame 11 is a 250 kW (400 hp) module
that allows system builders to create high power solutions with the
smallest number of components, keeping both footprint and costs to
a minimum.
Unidrive M diff erentiates itself on performance with extremely fast current control
algorithms and high switching frequencies. Active Front End (AFE) solutions deliver
unparalleled torque precision and power quality.
The Unidrive M modules can be paralleled into a wide range of fl exible solutions to solve
all system needs including Active Front End and multi-pulse rectifi er confi gurations.
They can be controlled by M600, M700, M701 and M702 controllers.
DA, E, T
RECT..A,
RECT..T
Format
AAC in AC out module with integrated rectifi er and line choke. Available in frame size 9 and can be
EAC in AC out module with integrated rectifi er. Available in frame sizes 9, 10 & 11 and can be paralleled up
TAC in AC out module with 12 pulse integrated rectifi er. Available in frame size 9, 10 & 11 and can be
DDC in AC out module. Available in frame size 9, 10 & 11 and can be paralleled up to 2.8 MW (Unidrive
RECT..AAC in DC out rectifi er 6 pulse module (Unidrive SPMC replacement)
RECT..TAC in DC out rectifi er 12 pulse module (Unidrive SPMC2 replacement)
Standard ControlM700, M701, M702, M600 controller for single module systems
Master ControlM700, M701, M702, M600 master controller for systems with more than one module
Follower ControlFollower controller for all paralleled modules
L
SI
Safety Integrity Level
paralleled up to 1.9 MW (Unidrive SPMA replacement)
to 2.8 MW
paralleled up to 2.8 MW
SPMD replacement)
Ethernet Onboard
3
Master control,
standard control
E171230
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Reliable and flexible
High performance solutions
Minimize downtime for critical operations
We know how important reliability is to our customers
and that every second of system downtime can
be costly. Unidrive M high power modules have
exceptional build quality based on over 45 years
of drive knowledge, expertise and development.
Built using world leading manufacturing processes,
the modules are packed with features proven to
keep Unidrive M running in the most testing of
environments. Control Techniques Automation Centres
are situated in many global regions to provide local
design consultation and rapid specialist technical
support wherever your business is located.
Reliability assured
• Every Unidrive M power module has been thoroughly tested in
environmental chambers that cycle a wide range of load and
thermal conditions
• PCBs have conformal coating to further increase resilience to
harsh environmental conditions
• Trip avoidance features take intelligent action instead of
interrupting critical processes.
For example:
– Active thermal monitoring reduces switching frequency as the
drive approaches thermal limits
– Load shedding reduces speed at current limits
– Supply loss ride-through keeps the drive running during
supply brown outs
• Protection alarms safeguard the wider system (e.g. over current,
over temperature, over voltage and short circuit protection)
• Intelligent variable speed fans ensure operating temperature
stays within limits. They are easily replaceable as part of routine
maintenance
• Wide supply voltage tolerance keeps drive operation smooth in
areas where supplies are variable
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Create flexible systems easily
The modular approach to building high power systems
provides machine builders with flexibility while keeping
complexity low. Modules with integrated rectifiers and / or
line chokes can be easily paralleled keeping installation time
and component count to a minimum. Separate inverter and
rectifier modules (D, RECT..A and RECT..T) can be paralleled
into more flexible common DC bus and regenerative
configurations where power management and system
design eciency are key.
Flexible and easy system design:
• Unidrive M high power modules are designed to fit in
standard 600 mm deep x 400 mm wide (23.6 x 15.7 in)
cubicles
• 6,12,18 and 24 pulse input and Active Front End
configurations are easy to achieve
• Integrated cooling fan power supply means no
additional power supplies are required
• Output current ratings have been increased to use
fewer modules per system
• A common control interface ensures a consistent
programming method and feature set across the
whole Unidrive M range. Familiarity reduces the need
for training:
compact given the impressive amount of power
they can deliver. For example, the powerful AC in
AC out 250 kW (400 hp) module measures only
1242 x 310 x 312 mm (48.9 x 12.2 x 12.3 in) - a power
density unrivalled in the market place and almost
half the size of other leading suppliers.
• Overall system size and footprint is kept to a
minimum
• Manageable small and light modules are
maintained and replaced rapidly and easily
Reduce spares inventory
Unidrive M’s modular approach gives customers the
opportunity to standardize their solutions in order
to keep spares holding to a minimum as diff erent
systems can be serviced using one common spare.
Additionally, large volumes of standard product
modules are stocked at local distribution hubs in
convenient locations around the world meaning that
rapid delivery is always available to all customers.
Upgrade Unidrive SP modular
systems painlessly
Migration of Unidrive SP modular systems to
Unidrive M is fast and easy with many conversion
tools available:
• Parameter porting tools such as Connect and
Smartcard are available
• SyptPro can recompile SM-Applications programs
for SI-Applications and connect to existing CTNet
networks
• Identical width and depth dimensions, along with
retrofi t kits, mean that Unidrive M modules can
easily fi t into SP modular locations using existing
fi ttings
Environmental safety and
electrical conformance
• UL listed
• Electromagnetic immunity complies with
EN 61800-3 and EN 61000-6-2
• Electromagnetic emissions comply with
EN 61800-3
– On-board EMC fi lter, category C3
– Optional external EMC fi lter, category C2
depending on power rating
– Compliance with EN 61000-3-12 with
external line reactor
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Create high performance solutions
Unidrive M delivers market leading control
performance at high powers with extremely
fast current control algorithms, advanced
thermal monitoring and high switching
frequencies. When Unidrive M power modules
are confi gured with an Active Front End,
dynamic torque response can be eff ectively
demanded across all power quadrants.
• Switching frequencies of up to 16 kHz in systems up to
160 kW (250 hp) and 8 kHz in systems up to 250 kW
(400 hp) allow Unidrive M to provide precision torque.
This is eff ective in demanding applications such as
test stands, where our ETPS solution (engine torque
pulsation system) can precisely simulate dynamic
engine torque profi les.
• Highly accurate thermal model ensures:
– High overload capability – 150% Heavy Duty
– Impressive low derating requirement in applications
that demand high torque at low speeds. Power
device temperature is intelligently managed
meaning smaller lower priced systems can be
specifi ed and product life is extended.
• Dynamic Active Front End confi gurations provide:
– Precision torque linearity across quadrants
– Corrective power factor operation (lagging,
unity or leading) for high quality power
– Harmonic mitigation
Dynamic response across 4 quadrants
SPEED
+
Forward
Regeneration
-
-
Forward
Motoring
+
TORQUE
Superb power quality management
400
300
200
100
0
05101520
-100
Volts / Amps
-200
-300
-400
Power factor control
I
V
Example of a highly demanding
automotive test stand application
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Module configurations
and order information
‘A’, ‘E’ & ‘T’ – AC in AC out modules
Unidrive M’s AC in AC out modules are available in 3 frame sizes (9, 10, & 11) and
comprise an integrated 6 or 12 pulse rectifier with an inverter. ‘A’, ‘E’ and ‘T’ formats
can be paralleled together to reach powers of 2.8 MW (4,200 hp) and can be
supplied with an optional braking transistor. Frame 9 has an internal choke version
that can be paralleled to 1.9 MW (6 pulse only).
Example using ‘T’ format with 12 pulse rectier.
6 or 12 pulse integrated rectifier
Frames 9, 10, 11
(Frame 11 for
250 kW (400
hp) modules)
The above system is simply configured by ordering:
ComponentQuantityPart number
Size 9 parallel up
to 1.9 MW
(2,800 hp)
Size 10, 11 parallel up
to 2.8 MW
(4,200 hp)
‘T’ format power module (integrated
12 pulse rectifier with inverter)
Control standardIn systems with only 1 ‘A’ ‘E’ or ‘T’ module, use 1 standard controlM700-STANDARD00011100A0100
Control master In systems with >1 ‘A’ ‘E’ or ‘T’ module, use 1 master controlM700-MASTER00011100A0100
Quantity of frame 11 modules required is: total power required /
250 kW – derating (see technical manual)
M000-114040640T10100AB100
Control follower
8
1 for each paralleled module (1 less than the total
number of modules)
M000-FOLLOWER00011100A0100
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‘D’ – DC in AC out modules
Example using ‘D’ format to parallel power
with RECT..A and RECT..T
Rectifiers
6 or 12 pulse rectifier
Unidrive M’s DC in AC out
modules are available in 3
frame sizes (9, 10, & 11) and
RECT..A or RECT..T
Size 10 or 11
(depending on
power requirement)
can be configured as either
output or active input stages
‘D’ inverter
Size 9, 10 or 11
DDD
of a system. ‘D’ modules can
be paralleled together using
(depending on
power requirement)
a common DC bus to reach
powers of 2.8 MW (4,200 hp).
The above system is simply configured by ordering:
ComponentQuantityPart number
Rectifier
RECT..A or RECT..T
size 10 or 11 depending on power
required
1 (add more as system power increases)RECT-114042x406T10100AB100
Size 9 - parallel up
to 1.9 MW (2,800
hp)
Size 10, 11 - parallel
up to 2.8 MW
(4,200 hp)
‘D’ format inverter module size 9, 10
or 11 depending on power required
Control standard In systems with only 1 ‘D’ inverter, use 1 standard controlM700-STANDARD00011100A0100
Control masterIn systems with >1 ‘D’ inverter, use 1 master controlM700-MASTER00011100A0100
Control follower
1 (add more as system power increases)M000-114040640D10100AB100
1 for each paralleled module (1 less than the total
number of modules)
Unidrive M drives support a wide range of optional click-in System Integration (SI) modules that allow them
to integrate seamlessly with existing automation systems and other vendor supplied equipment. These include
communications, I/O, feedback devices, enhanced safety features and onboard PLCs.
OptionDescription
System Integration Modules
MCi200Second processor, providing advanced machine control using Machine Control Studio.
MCi210Adds to the MCi200 with a dual port Ethernet interface directly on the processor and additional I/O.
SI-ApplicationsSecond processor module, which allows SyPTPro application programs to be re-compiled for Unidrive M700.
SI-SafetyAn intelligent, programmable module to meet the IEC 61800-5-2/ISO 13849-1 functional safety standard up to SIL3/PLe.
SI-EthernetEthernet module supports EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP/IP.
SI-EtherCATEtherCAT interface module.
SI-PROFINET RTPROFINET RT interface module.
SI-PROFIBUSPROFIBUS interface module.
SI-CANopenCANopen interface module.
SI-DeviceNetDeviceNet interface module.
SI-Universal EncoderEncoder input and output interface supporting Quadrature, SinCos, HIPERFACE, EnDat and SSI encoders.
SI-I/OExtended I/O interface module to increase the number of I/O analog and digital points on a drive.
Drive Interface Units
SmartcardSmartcard memory device to back-up and copy parameter sets and basic PLC programs.
SD Card AdaptorAllows an SD card to be inserted into the Smartcard slot, for parameter back-up cloning and application programs.
KI-485 AdaptorAllows the drive to communicate via RS485.
CT USB Comms cableThe USB Comms cable allows the drive’s RS485 port to connect to a PC for use with Unidrive M’s PC tools.
Keypads
KI-Keypad
KI-Keypad RTC
Remote Keypad
Plain text, multilingual LCD keypad with up to 4 lines of text for in depth parameter and data descriptions,
for an enhanced user experience.
All the features of the KI-Keypad, but with battery operated real-time clock. This allows accurate time
stamping of events, aiding diagnostics.
Remote mountable, plain text, multi-language LCD keypad allows fl exible mounting on the outside of a
panel and meets IP66 (NEMA 4).
Remote keypad RTC
The keypad is remote mountable, allowing fl exible mounting on the outside of a panel (meets IP54/ NEMA 12).
Three line plain text, multi-language LCD keypad for rapid set-up and helpful diagnostics. Battery operated
real-time clock allows accurate time stamping of events, aiding diagnostics.
* At 2 kHz switching frequency
For paralleling, a 5 % derating should be applied. For ratings at F
‘switching frequency’
Refer to electrical specification of the part number (page 15, digits 6-13)
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> 3 kHz (or 2 kHz for F11) refer to User Guide
Range & Derivative
1 2 3 4 5
Digit:
Electrical Specification
Frame & Volts & Current
6 7
8
9 10 11 12 13
Drive FormatDocumentation Customer
Power Control
14
Spare
15
16
17
Code
18 19
Configure to
Order Optional
Build
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Mxxx-
Drive Range Derivative Description
M600- Will control sensorless permanent
M700- Ethernet and 1 x STO
M701M702- Ethernet and 2 x STO
M000- Unassigned power – user fit control
RECT- Rectifier for modular range
HS70- High speed version of M700
HS71- High speed version of M701
HS72- High speed version of M702
10
Frame
Current Rating:
M100 to M702 - Heavy Duty rating x 10
RECT..T (twin rectifier) – 2 x Heavy Duty
rating
magnet and open loop
induction motors
Modbus and 1 x STO
4
Volts:
2 = 200 V
4 = 400 V
5 = 575 V
6 = 690 V
03200
A
1
0
Documentation:
0 = Supplied
separately
1 = English or
multilingual
2 = French
3 = Italian
4 = German
5 = Spanish
IP / NEMA Rating:
1 = IP20 / NEMA 1
Keypad:
0 = No Keypad on M6xx and M7xx
1
Control Module Range for
Unassigned Modular Drives
Mxxx-STANDARD011100A0100
Mxxx-MASTER00011100A0100
M000-FOLLOWER011100A0100
00
Brake Transistor:
B = Brake
N = N*
*Only available for
frame size 9 and up
A20B211220230
M000-
RECT-
Power
Ident.
A U
E U
T U
D U DC to AC Inverter
A 1AC to DC Single Rectifier 10, 11
T 1AC to DC Twin Rectifier 10, 11
Control
Ident.
Description Frame
Integrated Rectifier and Inverter
Internal Line Choke
Integrated Single Rectifier
and Inverter
External Line Choke
Integrated Twin Rectifier and
Inverter
External Line Choke