Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive FC 300 Series Selection Manual
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Seamlessly into the future ........................................................................... 4
Consistently awesome ................................................................................... 5
Designed for easy integration in any application ......................... 6
Designed with fast and easy start-up in mind ................................
Extensive functionality for high-performance operation ......... 8
Leveraging digitalization to reduce maintenance costs ........... 9
Flexible, modular and adaptable. Built to last .................................. 10
Stand-alone drives, enclosed drives, modules ................................ 12
Application flexibility to boost your business ................................. 13
Integrated motion controller – for positioning
and synchronization applications ........................................................... 14
Increase precision, accuracy and speed .............................................. 16
Tailored safety ...................................................................................................... 17
Free to connect ................................................................................................... 18
Customized commissioning experience ............................................ 19
Modular simplicity – A, B and C enclosures ...................................... 20
VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103 ................................. 21
High-power modularity – D, E and F enclosures ........................... 22
Engineered for cost savings via intelligent heat
management, compactness and protection ................................... 24
Ruggedized for extra protection .............................................................. 24
Optimize performance and grid protection ..................................... 26
DrivePro® Life Cycle service products ................................................... 27
Connection example ....................................................................................... 28
Technical data ...................................................................................................... 29
Electrical data – A, B, and C enclosures ................................................ 30
Dimensions enclosure sizes A, B and C ................................................ 34
Ordering typecode for A, B and C enclosures ................................. 35
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Chosen for its versatility, respected for its
reliability, the VLT® AutomationDrive has
been providing consistently awesome
performance for almost half a century.
It may have been around for a while. But that
doesn’t mean it hasn’t evolved. Far from it.
The VLT® AutomationDrive is now tougher and more
intelligent than it has ever been before.
Built to last, this robust drive operates effectively and
reliably even with the most demanding applications and
in the most challenging environments. Read on to find
out about the new generation E-frames and the lower
temperature rating.
As with all Danfoss drives, the VLT® AutomationDrive is
motor independent giving you the power to choose the
motor that best suits your application.
Packed with innovation, it features both hardware and
software enhancements that maximize performance, and
a new Ethernet platform for improved communication.
VLT® AutomationDrive takes full advantage of all that the
new digital age has to offer to ensure it completely fulfills
the requirements of your applications and optimizes your
processes throughout the entire lifecycle.
Consistency,
reliability,
versatility.
And all the power
you need.
Electrical data – D, E and F enclosures ................................................. 36
Dimensions enclosure sizes D, E and F ................................................ 38
Electrical data and dimensions – VLT® 12-Pulse ............................. 39
Ordering typecode for D, E and F enclosures .................................. 42
Electrical data – VLT® Low Harmonic Drive
and VLT® Advanced Active Filters ............................................................ 44
A options: Fieldbuses ...................................................................................... 46
B options: Functional extensions ............................................................. 47
C options: Motion control and relay card ........................................... 49
D option: 24 V back-up power supply .................................................. 49
Accessories ............................................................................................................ 50
Power options ..................................................................................................... 51
Accessory compatibility with enclosure size ................................... 52
Loose kits for enclosure sizes D, E and F.............................................. 54
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Seamlessly into the future
The fourth Industrial Revolution, or
Industry 4.0, builds on the progress of
automation by introducing elements
of interconnectivity, data acquisition,
machine learning and intelligent
applications of analytics. AC drives play
an important and powerful part in
this transition by being the first point
of interaction between sensors from
the process, the motor in operation
and communicating this information
via communications bus to a central
control location.
At Danfoss Drives, we live and
breathe Industry 4.0, with the VLT®
AutomationDrive representing the
latest and best technologies in the
drives industry. When you choose the
VLT® AutomationDrive, you can count
on the intelligent drive functions,
application know-how, proven quality
and reliability, and the support you
need to make a seamless transition into
Industry 4.0 and beyond.
The VLT® AutomationDrive offers:
Web-based configuration, Electronic
Data Interchange (EDI), transparent
order management
Access to drawings, engineering
diagrams, and ePlan macros
Simulation tools such as Danfoss
HCS for harmonic calculation and
Danfoss ecoSmart™ for motor-drive
system efficiency calculations
Compatibility with all industry-
leading motor and fieldbus
technologies
Embedded intelligence for
adaptability to evolving application
needs
Flexible interface to the drive
data from multiple access points
including: directly at the drive, via
mobile applications, through an
integrated web server and via cloud
connectivity
It’s easy to sum up the qualities of
the VLT® AutomationDrive in just two
words – consistently awesome.
Throughout the entire lifecycle of your
application, the VLT® AutomationDrive
provides benefits that not only save
you time and money, but also help
optimize your process while providing
the flexibility and reliability to meet
your current and future demands.
Awesome versatility
Modular and adaptable, the
VLT® AutomationDrive fits into any
environment. It can be relied on to
meet all your needs whether you have
a single application or a variety of
different ones.
Its cutting-edge thermal design
and unique back-channel cooling
for drives above 90 kW make
VLT® AutomationDrive one of the
most compact and cost-efficient
drives in the market.
Consistently awesome
Simple start-up
VLT® AutomationDrive is robust and
intelligent, but at the same time quick
and easy to install and provides years of
reliable operation.
Intelligent operation
VLT® AutomationDrive has a big brain
ready to be put to work to control your
applications effectively, efficiently and
reliably.
High availability
Once installed, you can trust
VLT® AutomationDrive to provide
troublefree operation. New intelligent
maintenance features and a range of
DrivePro® services proactively improve
productivity, performance and uptime.
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Do it differently
Know-how and experience
Proven quality
DrivePro® services
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Before any wires are connected or power is applied,
your expectations of an AC drive determine whether
or not it is the correct fit for your application. An awesome
combination of functionality, suitability for your
environment and the availability of comprehensive
engineering tools make the VLT® AutomationDrive FC 300
Series an AC drive you can feel absolutely confident
selecting no matter your needs.
Designed for easy
integration in any
application
Fits in any environment
VLT® AutomationDrive can be installed
wherever it best suits your application
– close to the motor, located centrally
in an electrical panel or outdoors.
Its wide variety of enclosure class,
conformal coating and ruggedization
options reduce maintenance costs and
ensure reliable operation in a range
of challenging environments. A wide
operating temperature range of -25
°C to +50 °C adds additional peace of
mind when your applications take your
drive to the extremes.
Modular and adaptable
The VLT® AutomationDrive is built on a
flexible, modular design concept that
provides an extraordinarily versatile
motor control solution. The drive
is equipped with a wide range of
industry features that enables optimal
process control, higher quality output
and reduced costs related to spare
parts and service. The book-style
mounting takes advantage of this
modular construction principle,
allowing for more drives to fit into less
space.
Application flexibility
When you have a variety of
applications, it’s best to select an AC
drive that you can count on to meet
all your needs. Whether operating
pumps, conveyors, palletizers or
material treatment equipment, the VLT®
AutomationDrive delivers the optimum
control you want for reliable operation,
all day long.
Reduced harmonic impact
The ability to predict the impact of
adding AC drives to your facility is
critical to keeping costs low. The
Danfoss HCS tool allows you to
calculate how much harmonic content
to expect before you install your drive
and avoid additional costs of harmonics
and harmonic mitigation equipment
on your facility. The availability of low
harmonic drives, 12-pulse drives and
low harmonic power options further
minimizes harmonic impact.
Compact and efficient
When your application requires more
power, you don’t want to have to
increase the space needed for an
AC drive. Thanks to its cutting-edge
thermal design, VLT® AutomationDrive
is one of the most compact air-cooled
drives on the market in the range of
90 kW to 800 kW at 500 V. Combining
this best-in-class power density with
unique back-channel cooling further
reduces costs associated with cooling
while keeping the space required to a
minimum.
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Awesome versatility
reasons to choose
the VLT® AutomationDrive
1. Fits in any environment
2. Modular and adaptable
3. Application flexibility
4. Reduced harmonic impact
5. Compact and efficient
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Your choice of AC drive should reduce the time it takes
to get your application up and running without sacrificing
any features or functionality. The VLT® AutomationDrive
FC 300 Series is designed to simplify every step in the startup process – from wiring to programming to operation –
and reliably deliver what you need for your application.
Designed with fast
and easy start-up in mind
Easy installation
All I/O terminals are pluggable and
spring-loaded and each has dualconnector configuration making wiring
easy and flexible. Drives with high
environmental enclosure ratings can
also be ordered with pre-threaded
cable gland openings to allow for an
easy and reliable way to install your
drive in harsh environments.
Dedicated application
functionality
A versatile drive doesn’t have to mean
that your drive is complicated to
commission. Application-dedicated
functions in the VLT® AutomationDrive
perfectly balance ease and robustness
to deliver reliable performance
regardless of the application. Features
such as droop functionality for load
sharing, integrated brake control
for the safe operation of hoists and
the integrated process controller for
demand-based pumping help to save
time and money during start-up.
Optimized motor control
Automatic Motor Adaptation (AMA)
is a powerful algorithm that tests
and adjusts the drive to the unique
traits of your motor, improving overall
control and operating efficiency.
Enhancements to the AMA for both
asynchronous and PM motors means
the process takes place in just a few
milliseconds without spinning the
motor. This enhanced AMA II, running
before every start, ensures that the
motor parameters are always calibrated
to the specific operating conditions
increasing motor control accuracy.
Tailored and tested
Every VLT® AutomationDrive is delivered
from the factory exactly as you have
configured it. Every drive is built with
care and completely tested at full load
against an AC motor prior to shipping,
with your selected options already
installed, which ensures that your drive
will operate just as you expect it to.
Powerful PC tools
The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10
is a PC tool designed with your drive
in mind. Powerful features, like the
Motor Setup and Functional Safety
Setup tools, allow fast and easy
commissioning of your application.
MCT 10 includes the VLT® Software
Customizer. Use it to create tailored
Smart Assisted Startup wizards for
accurate commissioning of your drive;
or to define a unique set of customerspecific initial values for common
parameters that can be loaded in your
drive to replace factory default values.
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Simple start-up
reasons to choose
the VLT® AutomationDrive
1. Easy installation
2. Dedicated application
functionality
3. Optimized motor control
4. Tailored and tested
5. Powerful PC tools
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The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 300 Series is installed in a
wide variety of demanding applications and environments.
Regardless of your application’s needs, you can count on
the VLT® AutomationDrive to deliver the capabilities for
long, worry-free operation in even the most sensitive of
environments.
Extensive functionality for
high-performance operation
Integrated Motion Controller
The performance of the VLT®
AutomationDrive FC 302 is enhanced
without complexity thanks to the
Integrated Motion Controller (IMC).
Providing motion functionality,
high-precision scaled positioning
and synchronizing tasks are simple
to perform with or without encoder
feedback, and commissioning is
fast and safe. IMC is configurable by
parameters – no special programming
language is required. No additional
modules or hardware are necessary.
Robust four-quadrant control
Applications, such as extruders
and separators, place heavy
demands on your AC drive. The
VLT® AutomationDrive can meet
your demands by providing reliable
operation in both motoring and
generating phases of operation.
Accurate torque controls, especially
through zero speed where the key
challenges lie, result in smooth and
continuous operation, saving both time
and money.
Low noise operation
Unfiltered AC drives produce
electromagnetic interference (EMI)
– both conducted and and emitted.
This interference can negatively impact
sensitive equipment. Built-in EMC/
RFI protection with screened motor
cables to Residential Category C1 (to
50 m) and C2 (to 150 m) provides the
ability to operate without additional
and expensive filters, further increasing
reliability and reducing interference
with sensitive electronics.
Easy PLC integration
VLT® AutomationDrive is compatible
with PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP-V1,
DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT,
POWERLINK, CANopen and Modbus
TCP protocols. All Ethernet options
feature dual-ports with a built-in switch
or HUB (POWERLINK). Some of the
Ethernet technologies also support ring
topology for higher availability and fast
installation. Fieldbus configuration files,
pretested function blocks and add-on
instructions are available for easy, lowrisk, integration into your PLC system.
High-efficiency operation
New standards in Ecodesign have
been published focusing on energy
efficiency of AC drives and drive-motor
systems. As these standards increase
the focus on the efficiency of AC drives
worldwide, it’s important to know
that, with the VLT® AutomationDrive,
you can count on having a foundation
to meet these coming requirements.
Using Danfoss ecoSmart™, you can
quickly determine the IE class of your
AC drive, the IES class of your specific
motor-drive system and the part-load
efficiency of your drive.
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Intelligent operation
reasons to choose
the VLT® AutomationDrive
1. Integrated Motion Controller
2. Robust four-quadrant control
3. Low noise operation
4. Easy PLC integration
5. High-efficiency operation
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Unplanned downtime can be costly – both in terms of
maintenance and lost production. Enhancements in the
VLT® AutomationDrive provide more information about
your devices and their performance, and a range of services
optimizes their availability.
Leveraging digitalization
to reduce maintenance costs
Intelligent troubleshooting
When something goes wrong with
your process, the more data you have,
the easier it is to pinpoint and quickly
resolve the cause. New, intelligent
maintenance features utilize the VLT®
AutomationDrive’s various sensors to
record and store 2-3 seconds of realtime information around an Alarm,
Warning or other defined trigger. This
data from up to the last 20 events
is then stored in the memory of the
drive from where it can be retrieved
and inspected within MCT 10. The
addition of the Real Time Clock option
allows the events to be time and
date stamped, providing even more
actionable data than ever before.
Wireless connectivity
The new VLT® Wireless Communication
Panel LCP 103 provides wireless
connectivity to your VLT® AutomationDrive using the MyDrive® Connect app
for iOS and Android devices. It allows
full and secure access to the drive for
easy commissioning, operation and
maintenance on your smart devices.
Use the advanced LCP copy function to
back up parameters to the storage of
the LCP 103 or your smart device.
Remote access
Offsite accessibility allows for easier
and faster access to both remote
facilities or to large numbers of installed
drives. Utilizing the integrated and
modernized interface of the web server
in the Ethernet-based communication
options, each drive can be remotely
accessed and monitored for operation
and diagnostics purposes saving time
and costs.
Intuitive maintenance
The Danfoss VLT® AutomationDrive
features both preventive and predictive
maintenance functions that provide for
worry-free operation while reducing
maintenance costs and unplanned
downtime. Preventive maintenance
functions can be used to schedule
proactive maintenance alerts based
on running time of the drive and
triggering alerts, visible on the LCP and
transferable over fieldbus. Predictive
maintenance functions turn your drive
into a configurable smart sensor that
continuously monitors the condition
of your motor and application based
on standards and guidelines such as
the ISO 13373 standard for Condition
Monitoring and Diagnostics of
Machines or the VDMA 24582 guideline
for condition monitoring.
DrivePro® services
Danfoss Drives’ comprehensive
portfolio of services spans the entire
lifecycle of your drives. As well as
traditional service functions that
improve productivity, performance and
uptime, digitalization and the Internet
of Things play valuable roles in our
range of support and value-adding
services. The drives themselves interact
closely with their surrounding systems
and processes. Built-in functionality
allows them to collect and share
data that is visible to maintenance
personnel, Danfoss service teams, and
3rd-party service providers for fast and
remote monitoring purposes.
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Optimized
performance
reasons to choose
the VLT® AutomationDrive
1. Intelligent troubleshooting
2. Wireless connectivity
3. Remote access
4. Intuitive maintenance
5. DrivePro® services
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Speaks your language
When it comes to working with
advanced technologies, such as AC
drives, it is fairly easy to feel lost while
navigating through hundreds of
parameters. Using a graphical interface
makes this process much easier;
especially when it lists parameters
in your native language. As many as
28 language options are available,
including several Cyrillic, Arabic (right
to left) and Asian options.
Additionally, the ability to save up
to 50 user-selectable parameters
further simplifies interactions with key
parameter settings for your unique
application.
motor and remain confident that the
system will perform to the highest
possible standards.
As an independent manufacturer of AC
drive solutions, you can count on
Danfoss to support all commonly used
motor types and foster ongoing
development as new technologies
emerge.
Flexible, modular and adaptable
Built to last
Free to equip
The VLT® AutomationDrive can
optimally control nearly all standard
industrial motor technologies,
including Asynchronous, IPM, SPM,
Synchronous Reluctance and PM
assisted Synchronous Reluctance
motors. This means that system
designers, OEMs and end users are free
to connect the drive to their selected
A VLT® AutomationDrive is built on a flexible, modular
design to provide an extraordinarily versatile motor
control solution. The drive is equipped with a wide range
of industry features that enable optimal process control,
higher quality output and reduce costs related to spare
parts and service.
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Power range
200-240 V
High overload
208 V ........................1.8-143 A IN, 0.25-37 kW,
230 V .........................1.8-170 A IN, 0.34-50 Hp
Normal overload
208 V ........................ 1.8-170 A IN, 0.25-45 kW
230 V .........................1.8-170 A IN, 0.34-60 Hp
380-500 V
High overload
400 V .................. 1.3-1460 A IN, 0.37-800 kW,
460 V ................... 1.2-1380 A IN, 0.5-1200 Hp
Normal overload
400 V ................ 1.3-1720 A IN, 0.37-1000 kW
460 V ................... 1.2-1530 A IN, 0.5-1350 Hp
525-600 V
High overload
575 V .............................1.7-100 A IN, 1-100 Hp
Normal overload
575 V .............................1.7-131 A IN, 1-120 Hp
525-690 V
High overload
575 V ................... 1.6-1260 A IN, 1.5-1350 Hp
690 V ...................1.6-1260 A IN, 1.1-1200 kW
Normal overload
575 V ................... 1.6-1415 A IN, 1.1-1550 Hp
690 V ...................1.6-1415 A IN, 1.1-1400 kW
Ingress protection ratings
IEC: IP00, IP20, IP21, IP54, IP55, IP66
UL: Chassis, Type 1, Type 12, Type 4X
690 V
The 690 V versions of VLT®
AutomationDrive FC 302 units for
the power range from 1.1 kW up
to 1400 kW can control motors
down to 0.37 kW without stepdown transformer. This enables you
to choose from a broad variety of
compact, reliable and efficient drives
for demanding production facilities
operating from 690 V mains networks.
Reduce costs with
compact drives
A compact design and efficient heat
management enable the drives to take
up less space in control rooms and
panels, thereby reducing initial costs.
Compact dimensions are also an
advantage in applications where
drive space is restricted, making it
possible for designers to develop
smaller applications without being
forced to compromise on protection
and grid quality. For example, VLT®
AutomationDrive FC 302 in a D or E
enclosure size is 25-68% smaller than
equivalent drives.
Despite the compact dimensions,
all units are nevertheless equipped
with integrated DC link chokes and
EMC filters, which help to reduce grid
pollution and reduce cost and efforts
for external EMC components and
wiring.
The IP20 version is optimized for
side-by-side mounting in cabinets to
50 °C without derating and features
covered power terminals to prevent
accidental contact. The AC drive can
also be ordered with an optional brake
chopper in the same package size.
Control and power cables are fed in
separately at the bottom.
The AC drives combine a flexible
system architecture that allows them
to be adapted to specific applications,
with a uniform user interface across all
FC 301 FC 302
Power range [kW] 200-240 V 0.25-37 0.25-37
Power range [kW] 380-(480) 500 V 0.37-75 (480 V ) 0.37-800 (500 V )
Power range [kW] 525-600 V – 0.75-75
Power range [kW] 525-690 V – 1.1-1400
Flux vector control –
Cable length – screened/unscreened
25/50m (A1 only),
50/75m
150/300 m
Permanent magnet motor operation
(w/wo feedback)
–
Safety function Safe Torque Off (STO – EN 61800-5-2) Optional (A1 only)
Scan interval/response time ms 5 1
Output frequency (OL) 0.2-590 Hz
0-590 Hz,
(600-1000 Hz)*
Max load (24 V DC) for analog output and
control card [mA]
130 200
Programmable digital input 5 (4) 6 (4)
Programmable digital output changeable 1 2
Programmable relay output 1 2
* For frequency up to 1000 Hz please contact your local Danfoss partner.
Choose the adequate performance level
Special needs require special features and performance
power classes. This allows you to adapt
the drive to the exact needs of your
specific application. As a result, project
work and costs are subsequently
reduced. The easy-to-use interface
reduces training requirements. The
integrated SmartStart guides users
quickly and efficiently through the setup process, resulting in fewer faults due
to configuration and parameterization
errors.
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Stand-alone drives
No need to compromise
Can’t make space for a cabinet? Now
there is no need. VLT® drives are so
robust that you can mount them
virtually anywhere, even right beside
the motor. Equipped for the toughest
of environments, they suit your
application, no matter the requirement.
More uncompromising features:
Enclosure types rated up to
IP66/UL Type 4X
Full EMC compliance according
to international standards
Ruggedized and coated PCBs
Wide temperature range, operating
from -25 °C to +50 °C without
derating
Motor cable lengths up to 150 m
as standard, with uncompromised
performance
Enclosed drives
Win time
VLT® drives are designed with the
installer and operator in mind to save
time on installation, commissioning
and maintenance.
VLT® enclosed drives are designed for
full access from the front. Just open the
cabinet door and all components can
be reached without removing the drive,
even when mounted side by side.
More time-saving features:
An intuitive user interface with an
award-winning Local Control Panel
(LCP) and common control platform
that streamlines start-up and
operating procedures
Robust design and advanced
controls make VLT® drives virtually
maintenance free
Modules
Win space
The compact design of high-power
VLT® drives makes them easy to fit
even in small spaces. Integrated filters,
options and accessories provide
additional capabilities and protection
without increasing the enclosure size.
More space-saving features:
Built-in DC link reactors for harmonic
suppression eliminate the need for
higher loss external AC line reactors
Optional built-in RFI filters are
available throughout the power
range
Optional input fuses and loadshare
terminals are available within
standard enclosures
In addition to the many valuable
features that VLT® drives offer as
standard, there are numerous other
control, monitoring and power
options available in pre-engineered
factory configurations
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The VLT® AutomationDrive is optimized to create value for you, enabling maximum
performance in all major applications irrespective of industry.
Application flexibility to boost your business
Applications Industries
HVAC
Food and Beverage,
Packaging
Water and Wastewater
Refrigeration
Marine and Offshore
Mining and Minerals
Metals
Chemical
Cranes and Hoists
Elevators and
Escalators
Material handling
Oil and Gas
Textile
Pumps
Fans
Compressors
Conveyors
Process, material treatment
Mills, drums, kilns
Winding, unwinding
Drilling
Propulsion, thrusters
Winches
Vertical and horizontal movement
Power conversion generation, smart grids
Positioning, synchronization
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Perform high-precision positioning
and synchronization, simply using an
AC drive. With the Integrated Motion
Controller (IMC) functionality, the
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302
replaces more complex positioning
and synchronization controllers, to save
time and cost.
Positioning and synchronization
operations are typically performed
using a servo drive or a motion
controller. However, many of these
applications do not actually require
the dynamic performance available
from a servo drive.
Therefore the FC 302 with IMC is a costeffective, high-performance alternative
to servo in single-axis positioning and
synchronizing applications.
Use IMC for many applications that
have been solved with servo drives
until now, such as:
n Rotary tables
n Cutting machines
n Packaging machines
Encoderfree
to save costs and
reduce complexity
Use FC 302 to run an induction or PM
motor with or without motor feed-
back – with no need for additional
hardware. With sensorless control (no
motor feedback) best performance is
achieved with a PM motor. The performance of sensorless control of induction motors is however sufficient for
less-demanding applications.
With IMC you save time and cost:
n No advanced programming and
fewer components means fewer
hours needed for engineering,
installation and commissioning
n Save further cost for a feedback
device, cabling and installation by
using sensorless control
n To save cost for a home sensor and
cabling, use the “homing on torque
limit” function
The IMC solution provides
easy and safe set-up:
n Configuration via parameters, with
no advanced programming required.
Reduced complexity will minimize
the risk of errors
n To add more functionality, use the
Smart Logic Controller (SLC), which
is fully compatible with IMC
n To realign the home position
during operation, use the “home
synchronizing” function
Integrated motion controller – for positioning
and synchronization applications
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Positioning
In positioning mode, the drive controls
movement over a specific distance
(relative positioning) or to a specific
target (absolute positioning). The drive
calculates the motion profile based on
target position, speed reference and
ramp settings (see the examples in Fig. 1
and Fig. 2 on the right).
There are 3 positioning types using
different references for defining the
target position:
n Absolute positioning
Target position is relative to the
defined zero point of the machine.
n Relative positioning
Target position is relative to
the actual position of the machine.
n Touch probe positioning
Target position is relative to a signal
on a digital input
This illustration (Fig. 3) shows the
different resulting target with a set
target position (reference) of 1000 and
starting position of 2000 for each of the
positioning types.
Synchronizing
In synchronizing mode, the drive follows the position of a master; multiple
drives can follow the same master. The
master signal can be an external signal,
for example, from an encoder, a virtual
master signal generated by a drive or
master positions transferred by fieldbus.
Gear ratio and position offset is adjustable by parameter.
Homing
With sensorless control and closed
loop control with an incremental
encoder, homing is required to create
a reference for the physical position of
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
With absolute positioning, the drive moves backwards from the starting position
of 2000 to the absolute position of 1000 related to 0.
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
With relative positioning, the drive moves a distance of 1000 forward from
the starting position of 2000 ending at position 3000.
0 1000 2000 3000 4000
With touch probe positioning, the drive starts moving forward from the starting
position of 2000, detects the touch probe sensor and moves a distance of 1000
forward from the position of the touch probe sensor.
Absolute
Relative
Touch probe
Touch probe sensor
Fig. 3. IMC supports 3 positioning modes
Fig. 1. Motion profile with linear ramps Fig. 2. Motion profile with S-ramps
the machine after power up. There are
several home functions with and without sensor to choose from. The home
synchronizing function can be used to
continuously realign the home position
during operation when there is some
sort of slip in the system. For example
in case of sensorless control with an
induction motor or in case of slip in the
mechanical transmission.
Position Position
SpeedSpeed
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Expand the standard functionality of a VLT® AutomationDrive
with energy-enhancing motion control options.
Increase productivity
and performance
Replacing mechanical controls with
intelligent, energy-saving electronic
solutions is an effective way to reduce
both installation and daily running
costs.
The ability to set and control the
packaging application with greater
precision also reduces packaging errors
and equipment breakdowns.
The result is a reliable, highquality process that increases
both productivity and bottom line
performance.
Reduce installation costs
Replacing mechanics by electronic
synchronizing or cam control increases
flexibility while reducing costs. For
example, electronic cam control, a
standard feature in the VLT® Motion
Control Option MCO 305, both adds
Increase precision, accuracy and speed
new functionalities and removes the
need for mechanical cam discs and
boxes.
Increase capacity
In other cases, manufacturers might
want to increase the capacity of their
packaging application. This can be
achieved with the VLT® Synchronizing
Controller MCO 350, which offers
unparalleled synchronizing control
and can be set up easily via the userfriendly control panel on the VLT®
AutomationDrive.
As well as increasing the performance,
the controller adds extra value by
being an intelligent way to simplify the
control system.
No matter which option you choose,
the benefits of freedom of control and
operational efficiency will provide a fast
return on your investment.
Add flexibility to
applications such as
Printing lines
Bottle washers
Conveyor belts
Packaging systems
Material-handling systems
Palletizers
Indexing tables
Storage systems
Pick-and-place systems
Positioning on the fly
Foil wrapping
Flow packing
Filling and sealing
Crane, lift and hoist applications
Product-rejection systems
Winder applications
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safety fieldbus. This interconnection
enables activation of Safe Torque Off
(STO) irrespective of where a hazard
occurs. The safety functions of the MCB
152 are implemented according to EN
IEC 61800-5-2.
The MCB 152 supports PROFIsafe
functionality to activate integrated
safety functions of the VLT®
AutomationDrive from any PROFIsafe
host, up to Safety Integrity Level SIL
2 according to EN IEC 61508 and EN
IEC 62061, Performance Level PL d,
Category 3 according to EN ISO
13849-1.
Quick commissioning
Parameter configuration is fully
integrated into the VLT® Motion
Control Tool MCT 10 and enables
simple start-up and easy maintenance.
Visual instructions in MCT 10 ensure
both fault-free wiring and that safety
parameters are correctly transferred
from the PC to the drive.
The software also offers easy diagnosis
and a dynamic commissioning report
which can be used for supplying
certification documentation necessary
for safety acceptance tests.
module is certified according to ISO
13849-1 up to PL d as well as IEC 61508/
IEC 62061 up to SIL 2 and provides
SS1 and SLS (SMS) functionality. The
option can be used in low and high
demand applications. SS1 offers ramp
and time based functionality. SLS can
be configured both with and without
ramp down on activation.
VLT® Safety Option MCB 152
The VLT® Safety Option MCB 152
operates the safety functions of an
AC drive via the PROFIsafe fieldbus in
combination with the VLT® PROFINET
MCA 120 fieldbus option. Central
and decentral drives located at
different machinery cells can easily
be interconnected with the PROFIsafe
Protect both equipment
and operators
The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302
is delivered as standard with the
STO (Safe Torque Off ) function in
compliance with ISO 13849-1 PL d and
SIL 2, according to IEC 61508/IEC 62061.
This safety function can be extended
to include SS1, SLS, SMS, safe jog
mode, etc. with the VLT® Safety Option
MCB 150 Series. The speed monitoring
functions are available both with and
without speed feedback.
VLT® Safety Option
MCB 150 and MCB 151
The MCB 150 and MCB 151 can be
integrated directly in the AC drive
and is prepared for future connection
to common safety bus systems. The
Tailored safety
Before
AC drive
without STO
Safety
module
Contactors
Actuator
After
AC drive
with STO (FC 302)
Actuator
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