Thank you for choosing DELTA’s high-performance VFD-VE Series. The VFD-VE Series is
manufactured with high-quality components and materials and incorporates the latest
microprocessor technology available.
This manual is to be used for the installation, parameter setting, troubleshooting, and daily
maintenance of the AC motor drive. To guarantee safe operation of the equipment, read the following
safety guidelines before connecting power to the AC motor drive. Keep this operating manual at
hand and distribute to all users for reference.
To ensure the safety of operators and equipment, only qualified personnel familiar with AC motor
drive are to do installation, start-up and maintenance. Always read this manual thoroughly before
using VFD-VE series AC Motor Drive, especially the WARNING, DANGER and CAUTION notes.
Failure to comply may result in personal injury and equipment damage. If you have any questions,
please contact your dealer.
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION FOR SAFETY.
DANGER!
1. AC input power must be disconnected before any wiring to the AC motor drive is made.
2. A charge may still remain in the DC-link capacitors with hazardous voltages, even if the power
has been turned off. To prevent personal injury, please ensure that power has turned off before
opening the AC motor drive and wait ten minutes for the capacitors to discharge to safe voltage
levels.
3. Never reassemble internal components or wiring.
4. The AC motor drive may be destroyed beyond repair if incorrect cables are connected to the
input/output terminals. Never connect the AC motor drive output terminals U/T1, V/T2, and
W/T3 directly to the AC mains circuit power supply.
5. Ground the VFD-VE using the ground terminal. The grounding method must comply with the
laws of the country where the AC motor drive is to be installed. Refer to the Basic Wiring
Diagram.
6. VFD-VE series is used only to control variable speed of 3-phase induction motors, NOT for 1-
phase motors or other purpose.
7. VFD-VE series shall NOT be used for life support equipment or any life safety situation.
WARNI NG!
1. DO NOT use Hi-pot test for internal components. The semi-conductor used in AC motor drive
easily damage by high-voltage.
2. There are highly sensitive MOS components on the printed circuit boards. These components
are especially sensitive to static electricity. To prevent damage to these components, do not
touch these components or the circuit boards with metal objects or your bare hands.
3. Only qualified persons are allowed to install, wire and maintain AC motor drives.
CAUTION!
1. Some parameters settings can cause the motor to run immediately after applying power.
2. DO NOT install the AC motor drive in a place subjected to high temperature, direct sunlight,
high humidity, excessive vibration, corrosive gases or liquids, or airborne dust or metallic
particles.
3. Only use AC motor drives within specification. Failure to comply may result in fire, explosion or
electric shock.
4. To prevent personal injury, please keep children and unqualified people away from the
equipment.
5. When the motor cable between AC motor drive and motor is too long, the layer insulation of the
motor may be damaged. Please use a frequency inverter duty motor or add an AC output
reactor to prevent damage to the motor. Refer to appendix B Reactor for details.
6. The rated voltage for AC motor drive must be ≤ 240V (≤ 480V for 460V models) and the mains
supply current capacity must be ≤ 5000A RMS (≤10000A RMS for the ≥ 40hp (30kW) models).
Table of Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................. i
Table of Contents .......................................................................................... iii
C.2 General Precaution ...........................................................................C-3
C.3 How to Choose a Suitable Motor....................................................... C-5
Chapter 1 Introduction
The AC motor drive should be kept in the shipping carton or crate before installation. In order to
retain the warranty coverage, the AC motor drive should be stored properly when it is not to be used
for an extended period of time. Storage conditions are:
CAUTION!
1. Store in a clean and dry location free from direct sunlight or corrosive fumes.
2. Store within an ambient temperature range of -10
3. Store within a relative humidity range of 0% to 90% and non-condensing environment.
4. Store within an air pressure range of 86 kPA to 106kPA.
5. DO NOT place on the ground directly. It should be stored properly. Moreover, if the surrounding
environment is humid, you should put exsiccator in the package.
6. DO NOT store in an area with rapid changes in temperature. It may cause condensation and
frost.
7. If the AC motor drive is stored for more than 3 months, the temperature should not be higher
than 30 °C. Storage longer than one year is not recommended, it could result in the degradation
of the electrolytic capacitors.
8. When the AC motor drive is not used for longer time after installation on building sites or places
with humidity and dust, it’s best to move the AC motor drive to an environment as stated above.
°
C to +40 °C.
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Chapter 1 Introduction|
1.1 Receiving and Inspection
This VFD-VE AC motor drive has gone through rigorous quality control tests at the factory before
shipment. After receiving the AC motor drive, please check for the following:
Check to make sure that the package includes an AC motor drive, the User Manual/Quick
Start and CD.
Inspect the unit to assure it was not damaged during shipment.
Make sure that the part number indicated on the nameplate corresponds with the part
After removing the front cover (see chapter 1.2.3 for details), check if the power and control terminals
are clear. Be sure to observe the following precautions when wiring.
General Wiring Information
Applicable Codes
All VFD-VE series are Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and Canadian Underwriters
Laboratories (cUL) listed, and therefore comply with the requirements of the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
Installation intended to meet the UL and cUL requirements must follow the instructions
provided in “Wiring Notes” as a minimum standard. Follow all local codes that exceed UL
and cUL requirements. Refer to the technical data label affixed to the AC motor drive and
the motor nameplate for electrical data.
The "Line Fuse Specification" in Appendix B, lists the recommended fuse part number for
each VFD-VE Series part number. These fuses (or equivalent) must be used on all
installations where compliance with U.L. standards is a required.
CAUTION!
1. Make sure that power is only applied to the R/L1, S/L2, T/L3 terminals. Failure to comply may
result in damage to the equipment. The voltage and current should lie within the range as
indicated on the nameplate.
2. Check following items after finishing the wiring:
A. Are all connections correct?
B. No loose wires?
C. No short-circuits between terminals or to ground?
DANGER!
1. A charge may still remain in the DC bus capacitors with hazardous voltages even if the power
has been turned off. To prevent personal injury, please ensure that the power is turned off and
wait ten minutes for the capacitors to discharge to safe voltage levels before opening the AC
motor drive.
2. All the units must be grounded directly to a common ground terminal to prevent lightning strike
or electric shock.
3. Only qualified personnel familiar with AC motor drives is allowed to perform installation, wiring
and commissioning.
4. Make sure that the power is off before doing any wiring to prevent electric shock.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring|
2.1 Wiring
Users must connect wires according to the circuit diagrams on the following pages. Do not plug a
modem or telephone line to the RS-485 communication port or permanent damage may result. The
pins 1 & 2 are the power supply for the optional copy keypad KPV-CE01 only and should not be used
for RS-485 communication.
Figure 1 for models of VFD-VE Series (15 HP/11kW and below)
Recommended Circuit
when power supply
is turned OFF by a
fault output.
If the fault occurs, the
contact will be ON to turn
off the power and protect the power system.
Factory setting:
SINK Mode
Sink
Sw1
Source
Please refer to
Figure 3 for wiring
of S INK mo de an d
SOURCE mode.
ACI current/voltage selection
ACI Switch
Make sure that powe r is OFF
before changing the switch
setting.
0-20mA
Factory
setti ng
* Don't apply the mains voltage directly
to above terminals.
Analog Multi-function Output Terminal
AFM analog output selection
AFM Switch
Make sure that power is OFF
before changing the switch
setting.
0-10V
FWD/STOP
REV/STOP
Multi-s tep 1
Multi-step 2
Multi-step 3
Multi-s tep 4
No function
No function
Digital Signal Common
5K
0-10V
0-20mA
Main circuit (power) terminals
SA
ON
OFF
3
2
1
NOTE
The brake resistor is built-in to model VFD110V43B.
Recommended Circuit
wh en po wer s uppl y
is turned OFF by a
fault output.
If the fault occurs, the
contact will be ON to turn
off the power and protect the power system.
Factory setting:
SINK Mode
Sink
Sw1
Source
Please refer to
Figure 3 for wiring
of SIN K mo de and
SOURCEmod e.
ACI curre nt/volt age select ion
ACI Switch
Make sure that power is OFF
before changing the switch
setting.
0-20mA
Factory
setti ng
* Don't apply the mains voltage directly
to above terminals.
0-10V
Analog Multi-function Output Terminal
AFM analog output selection
AFM Switch
Make sure that power is OFF
before changing the switch
setting.
0-10V
OFF
FWD/STOP
REV/STO P
Multi-step 1
Multi-s tep 2
Multi-step 3
Multi-step 4
No function
No function
Digital Signal Common
5K
0-20mA
Main circuit (power) terminals
SA
ON
3
2
1
NOTE
The brake resistor is built-in to model VFD110V43B.