Danfoss vacon 50x User guide

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1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.1 Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2 Overview of This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.3 User’s Manual Publication History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.1 Interpreting Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.2 Power and Current Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2.1 230-volt drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.2.2 380-480-volt drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.2.3 575-volt drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.4 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.5 Control Features Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.6 Dimensions and Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3. RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.1 Preliminary Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.2 Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.3 Dissipation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3.4 Cover Assembly and Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.5 Serial Number Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.6 Conduit Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

3.7 Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4. CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1 General Wiring Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1.1 Wiring Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1.2 Considerations for Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

4.1.3 Considerations for Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

4.2 Input Line Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2.1 Line Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2.2 Use of Isolation Transformers and Line Reactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2.3 Line Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2.4 Phase Imbalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2.5 Single-phase Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.2.6 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.2.7 Motor Lead Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.2.8 Using Output Contactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.3 Terminals Found on the Vacon 50X Power Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.3.1 Description of the Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

4.3.2 Typical Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.4 Dynamic Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.5 Terminals Found on the Vacon 50X Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.5.1 Description of the Control Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.5.2 Typical Connection Diagrams for Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.5.3 Typical Connection Diagrams for Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.5.4 Typical Connection Diagrams for Analog Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4.6 Reducing Current Surges and Voltage Transients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5. KEYPAD OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5.2 Keypad Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.3 LCD Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.3.1 Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.3.2 Vacon 50X Keypad Status and Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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5.3.3 Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.3.4 Other Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.4 Keypad Display Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

5.5 Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

5.5.1 Accessing Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.5.2 Changing the Display Scroll Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.5.3 Programming Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.5.4 Restoring Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.5.5 Viewing Parameters That Have Changed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.5.6 Using Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.6 Measuring Stator Resistance (RS Measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.6.1 Activating Automatic RS Measurement via Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

5.6.2 Activating Automatic RS Measurement via Serial Link (Modbus) . . . . . . . . . . 47

6. USING MACRO MODE AND GETTING A QUICK START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

6.1 Entering Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

6.2 Description of Parameters Used in Macro Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

6.3 Macro Mode Applications and Included Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6.4 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7. VACON 50X PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7.2 Level 1 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7.3 Description of Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

7.4 Using the Vacon 50X Program Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7.4.1 Enabling the Vacon 50X Program Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7.4.2 Controlling the Vacon 50X Program Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

7.4.3 Sequencer State Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

7.4.4 Sequencer Status Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

7.4.5 Sample Sequencer Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

8. TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

8.1 Vacon 50X Fault Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

9. HEXADECIMAL TO BINARY CONVERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

10. FUNDAMENTALS OF PI CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

10.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

10.2 Configuration of PI Control Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

10.2.1 Parameter 490 (Appl Macro). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

10.2.2 Parameter 857 (PI High Corr) and 858 (PI Low Corr) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

10.2.3 Parameter 852 (PI Prop Gain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

10.2.4 Parameter 853 (PI Int Gain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

10.2.5 Parameter 854 (PI Feed Gain). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

10.2.6 Parameter 850 (PI Configure). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

10.3 Tuning the PI Control Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

11. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

12. SUMMARY OF VACON 50X PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

12.1 Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

12.2 Parameter Names in 5 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

12.3 Settings and Messages in 5 Languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

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1. Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

Although the Vacon 50X AC drive is small in size, it is big on performance. It is an economical yet powerful
solution for many industrial applications. It features remote communications capability (using Modbus®
protocol), a keypad for easy configuration, and standard NEMA 4X / IP66 and NEMA 12 / IP55 enclosures
that eliminate the need for mounting in a separate enclosure.

The Vacon 50X product family includes a wide variety of models to suit almost any input voltage require­ment. An ‘x’ in the following table indicates what models are currently available. Refer to Chapter 2 on
page 5 for help in interpreting model numbers.

Input Voltage

Power (kW) Power (hp)

0.75 1 x x x

1.5 2 x x x

2.2 3 x x x

4.0 5 x x x

5.5 7.5 x x x

7.5 10 x x x

11 15 x x x

15 20 x x x

18.5 25 x x x

22 30 x x

30 40 x x

37 50 x x

45 60 x x

55 75 x x

75 100 x x

90 125 x x

110 150 x x

150 200 x x

230 Vac
3 Phase

1.2 Overview of This Manual

This manual contains specifications, receiving and installation instructions, configuration, description of
operation, and procedures for Vacon 50X AC drive devices.

For experienced users, a “Quick Start” section begins on page 57.

1.3 User’s Manual Publication History

Date Form Number Nature of Change

16.7.2008 DPD00080A Original version

10.12.2008 DPD00080B

Changed installation diagrams to reflect changes in product;
changed photographs of product; added information to Chapter 2
on current surges and voltage transients; deleted mention of
Model 0002 5; other minor changes and corrections.

460 Vac
3 Phase

575 Vac
3 Phase

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2. Technical Characteristics

2.1 Interpreting Model Numbers

The model number of the Vacon 50X AC drive appears on the shipping carton label and on the technical
data label affixed to the model. The information provided by the model number is shown below:

VACON

This segment is common for all products.

0050

Product range:
0050=Vacon 50X

3L

Input/Function:
3L=Three-phase input

0023

Drive rating in ampere; e.g. 0023 = 23 A

5

Supply voltage:
2=230 V
5=400 V
6=575 V

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X

Information for factory

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2.2 Power and Current Ratings

2.2.1 230-volt drives

Mains voltage 230V, IP66, EMC N, 50-60 Hz, 3~

Motor shaft power and current

Converter

S0

S1

S2

S3

High overload Low overload

type

0004 0,37 2,2 0,75 4,2 165x241x155 3,9

0007 0,75 4,2 1,5 6,8 165x241x155 3,9

0010 1,5 6,8 2,2 9,6 165x241x155 3,9

0015 2,2 9,6 4,0 15,2 221x306x166 6,35

0022 4,0 15,2 5,5 22,0 221x306x166 6,35

0028 5,5 22,0 7,5 28,0 221x306x166 6,35

0042 7,5 28,0 11 42,0 273x442x201 13,38

0054 11,0 42,0 15 54,0 273x442x201 13,38

0068 15,0 54,0 18,5 68,0 286x513x314 22,68

50%

overload

50°C
[kW]

50%

overload

current

[A]

10%

overload

40°C
[kW]

20%

overload

current

[A]

Dimensions

W x H x D

[mm]

Weig ht

[kg]

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2.2.2 380-480-volt drives

Mains voltage 380-480V, IP66, EMC N, 50-60 Hz, 3~

Motor shaft power and current

Converter

S0

S1

S2

S3

S4

a

S5

a. Enclosure class IP54

High overload Low overload

type

0002 0,55 1,8 0,75 2,4 165x241x155 3,9

0004 0,75 2,4 1,5 3,8 165x241x155 3,9

0005 1,5 3,8 2,2 5,1 165x241x155 3,9

0009 2,2 5,1 4,0 8,9 221x306x166 6,35

0012 4,0 8,9 5,5 12,0 221x306x166 6,35

0016 5,5 12,0 7,5 15,6 221x306x166 6,35

0023 7,5 15,6 11,0 23,0 273x442x201 13,38

0031 11,0 23,0 15,0 31,0 273x442x201 13,38

0037 15,0 31,0 18,5 37,0 273x442x201 13,38

0043 18,5 37,0 22,0 43,0 273x442x201 13,38

0061 22,0 43,0 30,0 61,0 286x513x314 22,68

0071 30,0 61,0 37,0 71,0 286x513x314 22,68

0086 37,0 71,0 45,0 86,0 326x745x351 43,1

0105 45,0 86,0 55,0 105,0 326x745x351 43,1

0140 55,0 105,0 75,0 140,0 326x745x351 43,1

0168 75,0 140,0 90,0 168,0 414x1296x429 138,35

0205 90,0 168,0 110,0 205,0 414x1296x429 138,35

0240 110,0 205,0 132,0 240,0 414x1296x429 138,35

50%

overload

50°C
[kW]

50%

overload

current

[A]

10%

overload

40°C
[kW]

20%

overload

current

[A]

Dimensions

W x H x D

[mm]

Weig ht

[kg]

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2.2.3 575-volt drives

Mains voltage 575V, IP66, EMC N, 50-60 Hz, 3~

Motor shaft power and current

Converter

S1

S2

S3

S4

a

S5

a. Enclosure class IP55

High overload Low overload

type

0002 0,5 1 1,1 1,7 221x306x166 6,35

0003 1,1 1,7 1,5 2,7 221x306x166 6,35

0004 1,5 2,7 2,2 3,9 221x306x166 6,35

0006 2,2 3,9 3,0 6,1 221x306x166 6,35

0009 3,0 6,1 5,0 9,0 221x306x166 6,35

0011 5,0 9,0 7,5 11,0 221x306x166 6,35

0017 7,5 11,0 11,0 17,0 273x442x201 13,38

0022 11,0 17,0 15,0 22,0 273x442x201 13,38

0027 15,0 22,0 18,5 27,0 273x442x201 13,38

0032 18,5 27,0 22,0 32,0 273x442x201 13,38

0041 22,0 32,0 30,0 41,0 286x513x314 22,68

0052 30,0 41,0 37,0 52,0 286x513x314 22,68

0062 37,0 52,0 45,0 62,0 326x745x351 43,1

0077 45,0 62,0 55,0 77,0 326x745x351 43,1

0099 55,0 77,0 75,0 99,0 326x745x351 43,1

0125 75,0 99,0 90,0 125,0 414x1296x429 138,35

0144 90,0 125,0 110,0 144,0 414x1296x429 138,35

0192 110,0 144,0 132,0 192,0 414x1296x429 138,35

50%

overload

50°C
[kW]

50%

overload

current

[A]

10%

overload

40°C
[kW]

20%

overload

current

[A]

Dimensions

W x H x D

[mm]

Weig ht

[kg]

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2.3 Environmental Specifications

For 0010 2, 0015 2, and 0040 5 models:

Operating temperature

Storage temperature –20 °C to +65 °C (–4 °F to 149 °F)

Humidity 0% to 95% non-condensing

Altitude 1000 m (3300 ft) without derating

Maximum vibration per EN50178 (1g @ 57-150 Hz)

Acoustic noise 80 dba sound power at 1 m (3 ft), maximum

Cooling

2.4 Electrical Specifications

Input voltage

Line frequency 50 / 60 Hz ±2 Hz

Source kVA (maximum) 10 times the unit rated kVA (see note below)

DC bus voltage for:
Overvoltage trip
Dynamic brake activation
Nominal undervoltage (UV) trip

Control system

Output voltage 0–100% of line voltage, three-phase

Overload capacity

Frequency range 0,1–400 Hz

Frequency stability 0.1 Hz (digital), 0.1% (analog) over 24 hours ±10 °C

Frequency setting

NOTE: Unit Rated kVA = rate Voltage × rated Current × 1.732

2.5 Control Features Specifications

Vin1 reference input

Vin2 reference input

Cin reference input

Reference voltage 10 Vdc (10 mAdc maximum)

Digital inputs – 10

Digital supply voltage 24 Vdc (150 mAdc maximum)

Preset frequencies 3 inputs for seven preset frequencies (selectable)

Digital outputs

–10 °C to +35 °C

For all other models:

–10 °C to +40 °C

0,75–4,0 kW models: Natural convection.
5,5–150 kW models: Forced air.

230 Vac, 3 phase, ±15%
380–460 Vac, 3 phase, ±15%

230 Vac models

406 Vdc
388 Vdc
199 Vdc

V/Hz or SVC
Carrier frequency = 1–16 kHz, programmable; 8 kHz max. for 90–150 kW
models

120% of rated normal duty rms current for 60 seconds.
150% of rated heavy duty rms current for 60 seconds.

By keypad or by external signal
(Speed Pot 0–5 Vdc; 0–10 Vdc; 0–20 mA, or 4–20 mA)
OR by pulse train up to 100 kHz

0–5/10 Vdc, 0/4–20 mAdc (250 Ω load)
Pulse train input, 0–1/10/100 kHz pulse input, inverted function, 0–5–10 bi­polar input, broken wire detection. Span and offset adjustment.

0–5/10 Vdc, 0–5–10 bipolar input, inverted function, broken wire detection,
span and offset adjustment. Programma ble for frequency reference or cur­rent limit input.

0/4–20 mAdc (50 Ω load), inverted function, span and offset adjustment.
Programmable for frequency reference or current limit input.

Off = 0 to 3 Vdc; On = 10 to 32 Vdc (pullup logic), selectable between pullup
and pulldown logic

2 SPDT relay output – 130 Vac, 1 A/250 Vac, 0.5 A.
2 open collector outputs 50 mA per device

460 Vac models

814 Vdc
776 Vdc
397 Vdc

575 Vac models

1017 Vdc

970 Vdc
497 Vdc

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Digital pulse train output Open collector output pulse train proportional to output frequency

Vmet analog output 0 to 10 Vdc (5 mAdc maximum)

Imet analog output 0–20 mAdc output into a 500 Ω load (maxim um)

DC holding / injection braking

Current limit Four quadrant adjustable from 5 to 150%

Speed ramps Primary and alternate adjustable from 0.1 to 3200.0 seconds

Voltage boost Fixed boost adjustable from 0 to 50% or auto boost

Voltage characteristic (V/Hz) Linear, pump, fan or 2-piece linear

Timed overload

Protective features

Program Sequence Logic Control­ler (PSLC)

Serial communications Modbus Standard: RTU

At start, stop, by frequency with adjustable current level and time or contin­uous DC injection by digital input

Adj ustabl e inve rse ti me tri p (she ar pin , 30 s ec, 60 sec, 5 min), stand ard or i n­verterduty motors

Overcurrent, overvoltage fault, ground fault, short circuit, dynamic brake
overload, drive temperature, power wiring fault, drive timed overload, input
voltage quality, overvoltage ridethrough

9-step PLC type functionality that can control speed, direction, and ramps
based on time, analog input, digital input, or pulse input

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2.6 Dimensions and Weights

Table 1 lists dimensions and weights for the Vacon 50X frame size 0, 1, 2, and 3 models. Dimensions and
weights for the Vacon 50X frame size 4 and 5 models are shown in Table 2 on page 12.

See Figures on pages 13–18 for locations of dimensions. Dimensions A through Q are in millimeters
(mm). Weight is in kilograms (kg).

Frame 0 1 2 3

Voltage (V) 230 460 230 460 575 230 460 575 230 460 575

KW 0.75–2.2 4–5.5 4–7.5 1.1-7.5 7.5–11 11–22 11-22 15–22 30–37 30-37

hp 1–3 5–7.5 5–10 1-10 10–15 15–30 15–30 20–30 40–50 40–50

A 241 306 442 513

B 165 221 274 289

C (with-

out Filter)

C1 (with

Filter)

Dimen-

sions

in mm

Weight (kg) without

Filter (C)

Weight (kg) with Fil-

ter (C1)

Table 1:Dimensions and Weights for Frame Sizes 0–3

156 167 202 314

217 252 303

D 215 280 419 489

E 144 198 248 200

F 7.1 7.1 9.0 7.1

G 95 104 119 199

H 69 – - –

J 49 56 72 63

K 71 98 123 58

L 95 100 172 100

M 22 25.5 32 44

N – – 25.5 25.5

P –– – 142

Q –– – 184

3.9 6.7 12.7 23.7

7.8 15.6

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Frame 4 5

Voltage (V) 460 575 460 575

KW 45–75 45-75 90–132 90–132

hp 60–100 60-100 125–200 125–200

Dimensions in mm

Weight (kg) without Filter (C) 43.1 138.4

Table 2:Dimensions and Weights for Frame Sizes 4–5

A 745 1296

B 326 414

C (without Filter) 351 429

D 711 1163

E 200 194

F 11 11

G 219 319

H 210 282

J 13 5

K 68 59

L 100 97

M 62 75

N 22 22

P 132 135

Q 187 189

R 260 –

S 49 47

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Figure 1: Vacon 50X Frame Size 0 Models

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(4 pla ces)

X

series

Figure 2: Vacon 50X Frame Size 1 Models

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B

A

X

ser ies

E

C

GH

(4 places)

F

D

N

M

(3 p laces)

2

J

K

L

Figure 3: Vacon 50X Frame Size 2 Models

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Figure 4: Vacon 50X Frame Size 3 Models

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Figure 5: Vacon 50X Frame Size 4 Models

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Figure 6: Vacon 50X Frame Size 5 Models

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3. Receiving and Installation

3.1 Preliminary Inspection

Before storing or installing the Vacon 50X AC drive, thoroughly inspect the device for possible shipping
damage. Upon receipt:

1. Remove the drive from its package and inspect exterior for shipping damage. If damage is apparent, no-

tify the shipping agent and your sales representative.

2. Remove the cover and inspect the drive for any apparent damage or foreign objects. (See Figure 7 on

page 21 for locations of cover screws.) Ensure that all mounting hardware and terminal connection

hardware is properly seated, securely fastened, and undamaged.

3. Read the technical data label affixed to the dr ive and ensure that the correct horsepower and input volt-

age for the application has been purchased.

4. If you will be storing the drive after receipt, place it in its original packaging and store it in a clean, dry

place free from direct sunlight or corrosive fumes, where the ambient temperature is not less than –20

°C (–4 °F) or greater than +65 °C (+149 °F).

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Do not operate or install any drive that appears damaged.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION

3.2 Installation Precautions

Improper installation of the Vacon 50X AC drive will greatly reduce its life. Be sure to observe the follow­ing precautions when selecting a mounting location. Failure to observe these precautions may void the
warranty!

• Do not install the drive in a place subjected to high temperature, high humidity,
excessive vibration, corrosive gases or liquids, or airborne dust or metallic
particles. See Chapter 2 for temperature, humidity, and maximum vibration limits.

• Do not mount the drive near heat-radiating elements or in direct sunlight.

• Mount the drive vertically and do not restrict the air flow to the heat sink fins.

• The drive generates heat. Allow sufficient space around the unit for heat dissipation.
See “Dissipation Requirements” on page 20.

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3.3 Dissipation Requirements

Model

0004 2

0007 2

0010 2

0015 2

0022 2

0028 2

0042 2

0054 2

0068 2

0004 5

0005 5

0009 5

0012 5

0016 5

0023 5

0031 5

0037 5

0043 5

0061 5

0071 5

0086 5

0105 5

0140 5

0168 5

0205 5

0240 5

Required Dissipation for Models

Entirely Inside an Enclosure at Rated

Current, 3 kHz Carrier Frequency (Watts)

47 13

48 14

71 17

92 16

132 20

177 23

263 67

362 68

550 97

46 16

71 20

91 21

114 28

155 30

304 77

393 76

459 78

458 77

695 95

834 100

776 130

988 135

1638 155

1656 353

1891 372

2302 382

Table 3:Dissipation Requirement for Vacon 50X Models

Required Dissipation When Fins are

External to the Enclosure (Watts)

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3.4 Cover Assembly and Torque Specifications

Figure 7 shows the locations of the Vacon 50X cover screws. The torque range for the Size 0 and 1 covers
is 2–3 Nm (18–26 in/lbs).

Cover screw locations

Figure 7: Vacon 50X Cover Assembly and Screw Locations

Torque specifications for control terminals and power terminals are listed in “General Wiring Informa­tion” on page 23.

3.5 Serial Number Label

To determine if your drive is within the warranty time frame, find the bar code label or look in the lower
left of the technical nameplate. The serial number can be broken down as follows:

3.6 Conduit Usage

The Vacon 50X drive in the IP66 enclosure is rated for 70 bar washdown from 15 cm. To keep this rating,
the use of a sealed conduit is required. The use of a Romex-type conduit will not prevent water entry into
the enclosure. If the approved conduit is not used, all warranty claims against water damage will be void.

3.7 Condensation

The washdown process of an Vacon 50X drive may create a temperature and humidity change in and
around the drive. If the unit is mounted in a cool environment and washed down with higher-temperature
water, as the drive cools to room temperature, condensation can form inside the drive, especially around
the display. To prevent this from happening, avoid using sealed connectors around rubbercoated cables
to seal the drive. These do not allow any air transfer and hence create a level of condensation and humid­ity that exceeds the drive’s rating.

• yywwxxxx = yy ... year of manufacture

• ww ... week of manufacture

• xxxx....sequential number drive during that week.

Cover screw locations

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4. Connections

This chapter provides information on connecting power and control wiring to the Vacon 50X AC drive.

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE

• Read and understand this manual in its entirety before in­stalling or operating the Vacon 50X AC drive. Installation,
adjustment, repair, and maintenance of these drives must
be performed by qualified personnel.

• Disconnect all power before servicing the drive. WAIT 5
MINUTES until the DC bus capacitors discharge.

• DO NOT short across DC bus capacitors or touch un­shielded components or terminal strip screw connections

Danger

4.1 General Wiring Information

Pay conscientious attention to ensuring that the installation wiring is installed in conformity with local
standards. Where local codes exceed these requirements, they must be followed.

4.1.1 Wiring Practices

When making power and control connections, observe these precautions:

• Never connect input AC power to the motor output terminals T1/U, T2/V, or T3/W.
Damage to the drive will result.

• Power wiring to the motor must have the maximum possible separation from all
other power wiring. Do not run in the same conduit; this separation reduces the
possibility of coupling electrical noise between circuits.

• Cross conduits at right angles whenever power and control wiring cross.

• Good writing practice also requires separation of control circuit wiring from all
power wiring. Since power delivered from the drive contains high frequencies which
may cause interference with other equipment, do not run control wires in the same
conduit or raceway with power or motor wiring.

4.1.2 Considerations for Power Wiring

Power wiring refers to the line and load connections made to terminals L1/R, L2/S, L3/T, and T1/U, T2/V,
T3/W respectively. Select power wiring as follows:

1. Use only VDE, UL or CUL recognized wire.

2. Wire voltage rating must be a minimum of 300 V for 230 Vac systems and 600 V
(Class 1 wire) for 400 Vac systems.

with voltage present.

• Install all covers before applying power or starting and
stopping the drive.

• The user is responsible for conforming to all applicable
code require-ments with respect to grounding all equip­ment.

• Many parts in this drive, including printed circuit boards,
operate at line voltage. DO NOT TOUCH. Use only electri­cally-insulated tools.

Before servicing the drive:

• Disconnect all power.

• Place a “DO NOT TURN ON” label on the drive disconnect.

• Lock the disconnect in the open position.

Failure to observe these precautions will cause shock or
burn, resulting in severe personal injury or death.

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3. Wire gauge must be selected based on 125% of the continuous input current rating
of the drive. Wire gauge must be selected from wire tables for 75 °C insulation rat­ing, and must be of copper construction. The 230 V 5.5 and 11 kW models, and the
460 V 22 kW models require 90 °C wire to meet UL requirements. See Chapter 2 for
the continuous output ratings for the drive.

4. Grounding must be in accordance with VDE, NEC and CEC. If multiple Vacon 50X
drives are installed near each other, each must be connected to ground. A central
earthing point should be used for interference suppression (e.g. equipotential
bonding strip or centrally at an interference suppression filter). The earthing lines
are routed to the respective terminals radially from this point. Conductor loops of

See Table 4 below for a summary of power terminal wiring specifications.

Vacon 50X Size /
Models

Size 0

Size 1

Size 2

Size 3

Size 4

Size 5

Table 4:Vacon 50X Power Terminal Wiring Specifications

NOTE: Wire type not specified by the manufacturer. Some types of wire may not fit within the
constraints of the conduit entry and bend radius inside the drive.

4.1.3 Considerations for Control Wiring

Control wiring refers to the wires connected to the control terminal strip. Select control wiring as follows:

See Table 5 below for a summary of power terminal control wiring specifications.

Vacon 50X Size / Models Specifications

All Sizes / Models

Table 5:Vacon 50X Control Wiring Specifications

the earthing lines are impermissible and can lead to unnecessary interference.

Specifications

1.36 Nm (12 in-lbs) nominal torque or

1.47 Nm (13 in-lbs) maximum torque

2

1.5–4 mm

(11–15 awg wire)

1.8 Nm (16 in-lbs) nominal torque or

2.0 Nm (18 in-lbs) maximum torque

2

(7–15 awg wire)

1.5–10 mm

3.4 Nm (30 in-lbs) nominal torque

2

(5–7 awg wire)

10–16 mm

4.0 Nm (35 in-lbs) nominal torque

2

(3 awg wire)

25 mm

7.3 Nm (64 in-lbs) nominal torque

2

(3 awg wire max)

25 mm

14.9 Nm (131 in-lbs) nominal torque

2

(250MCM wire max)

120 mm

1. Shielded wire is recommended to prevent electrical noise interference from caus­ing improper operation or nuisance tripping.

2. Use only VDE, UL or CUL recognized wire.

3. Wire voltage rating must be at least 300 V for 230 Vac systems. It must be at least
600 V for 460 Vac systems.

0.5 Nm (4.4 in-lbs) maximum torque

2

0.2–4 mm

(12–24 awg wire)

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4.2 Input Line Requirements

4.2.1 Line Voltage

See “Power and Current Ratings” on chapter 2.2 for the allowable fluctuation of AC line voltage for your
particular Vacon 50X model. A supply voltage above or below the limits given in the table will cause the
drive to trip with either an overvoltage or undervoltage fault.

Exercise caution when applying the Vacon 50X AC drive on low-line conditions.

For example, an Vacon 50X 2-series unit will operate properly on a 208 Vac line, but the maximum output
voltage will be limited to 208 Vac. If a motor rated for 230 Vac line voltage is controlled by this drive, higher
motor currents and increased heating will result.

Therefore, ensure that the voltage rating of the motor matches the applied line voltage.

4.2.2 Use of Isolation Transformers and Line Reactors

In nearly all cases, the Vacon 50X drive may be connected directly to a power source. However, in the fol­lowing cases, a properly–sized isolation transformer or line reactor should be utilized to minimize the
risk of drive malfunction or damage:

• When the line capacity exceeds the requirements of the drive (see Section 4.2.3).

• When power factor correction capacitors are used on the drive’s power source.

• When the power source experiences transient power interruptions or voltage
spikes.

• When the power source supplying the drive also supplies large devices (such as DC
drives) that contain controlled rectifiers.

Drive kW 0.75 1.5 2.2 4.0 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 150

Drive hp 1 2 3 5 7.5 10 15 20 25 40 50 60 75 100 125 150 200

Transformer kVA 2 4 5 9 13 18 23 28 36 57 70 90 112 150 180 220 250

Table 6:Transformer Sizing for the Vacon 50X Drive

4.2.3 Line Capacity

If the source of AC power to the Vacon 50X drive is greater than 10 times the kVA rating shown in Table 6,
an isolation transformer or line reactor is recommended. Consult VACON for assistance in sizing the re­actor.

NOTE: Vacon 50X AC drive devices are suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not
more than 65,000 rms symmetrical amperes at 10% above the maximum rated voltage.

4.2.4 Phase Imbalance

Phase voltage imbalance of the input AC source can cause unbalanced currents and excessive heat in the
drive’s input rectifier diodes and DC bus capacitors. Phase imbalance can also damage motors running
directly across the line. The phase imbalance should not exceed 2% of the voltage rating.

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CAUTION

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Never use power-factor correction capacitors on motor terminals T1/U, T2/
V, or T3/W of the Vacon 50X AC drive. Doing so will damage the

semiconductors.
Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.

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4.2.5 Single-phase Operation

Vacon 50X AC drive 230 Vac models are designed for both three-phase and singlephase input power. If
one of these models is operated with single-phase power, use any two line input terminals. The output of
the device will always be three-phase.

The safe derating of the Vacon 50X series of drives is 50% of the nominal current (hp) rating. Consult the
factory with the particular application details for exact derating by model.

4.2.6 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

Vacon 50X drives rated for 230 Vac are not designed to operate with ground fault circuit interrupters (GF­CI). The GFCI breakers are designed for residential use to protect personnel from stray currents to
ground. Most GFCI breakers will shut off at 5 mA of leakage. It is not uncommon for an AC drive to have
30 to 60 mA of leakage.

4.2.7 Motor Lead Length

The distance from the Vacon 50X drive to the motor should not exceed 300 meters. If the leads for motor
connections exceed 30 meters, the motor windings may be subjected to voltage stresses two to three
times nominal values unless an output filter is utilized. Consult with the motor manufacturer to ensure
compatibility. Line disturbance and noise can be present in motor wiring of any distance. The carrier fre­quency for the drive should also be reduced using parameter 803 (PWM Frequency).

Nuisance trips can occur due to capacitive current flow to ground.

Some applications can have a restricted lead length because of type of wire, motor type, or wiring place­ment. Consult VACON and the motor manufacturer for additional information.

4.2.8 Using Output Contactors

Contactors in the output wiring of an AC drive may be needed as part of the approved safety circuit. Prob­lems can arise if these contactors are opened for the safety circuit and the drive is left in run mode of
operation. When the contactor is open, the drive is in a no-load, no-resistance state, but is still trying to
supply current to the motor. However, when the contactor closes, the drive sees the motor resistance and
instantly demands current. This inrush of current when the contactor closes can fault or cause failure to
the drive.

To prevent problems, interlock an auxiliary contact to the drive's Run or Enable circuit to stop the drive
when the contactor opens. In this way, the drive will be disabled and no inrush will occur when the con­tactor is closed again.

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4.3 Terminals Found on the Vacon 50X Power Board

4.3.1 Description of the Terminals

Table 7 describes the Vacon 50X power terminals.

Terminal Description

L1/R (L)
L2/S
L3/T (N)

T1/U
T2/V
T3/W

Table 7:Description of Vacon 50X Power Terminals

Note that earth ground is on the terminal strip (see Figure 8 below). See page 31 for specific information
about dynamic braking.

These terminals are the line connections for input power. (Single-phase 230 Vac, 0,75 to 4,0
kW models connect to any two of these terminals.) See Figure 8 on page 27.

These terminals are for motor connections.

GND L1/R L2/S L3/T T1/U T2/V T3/W GND

AC line power

Single or
Three phase

Figure 8: Power Terminals Size 0

AC

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Plug-in
connection

Figure 9: Power Terminals Size 1

Figure 10: Power Terminals Size 2 and 3

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Figure 11: Power Terminals Size 4 and 5

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