This manual was written by the Toshiba Technical Publications Group. This group is tasked with providing
technical docum entation for the Q7 Flow system. This manual provides information that will assist the
qualified ins taller, operat or, or maintenance personnel in the safe installation and operation of the Q7 Flow.
This manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the Q7 ASD Installation and Operation Manual
(P/N 57246).
This manual provides inform ation on the various features that pertain to the installation and operation of this
powerful cos
Every effort has been ma de to provide accurate and concise info rma tion to you, our customer.
TOSHIBA is a registered trademark of the Toshiba Corporation.
Reliability in motion is a trademark of the Toshiba Corporation.
All other product or trade references appearing in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
The
information in this manual is subject to change withou t notice.
Toshiba International Corporation (TIC) shall not be liable for technical or editorial omissions or
m
istak
use of information contained in this manual.
This manual is copyrighted. No part of this manual may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without the
prio
r writt
t-saving de vice and is applicable to the Q7 Flow only.
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en consent of Toshiba International Corporation.
Email your comments, questions, or concerns about this publication
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Contacting Toshiba’s Customer Support
Center
Toshiba’s helpful Customer Support Center can be contacted to obtain assista nce in resolving any Q7 Flow
system problem that you may experience or to provide application information.
The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. The Support Center’s toll free
number
Congratulations on the purchase of the new Q7 Flow Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD). The Q7 Flow is a
solid- st at e A C dr iv e . Th e Q7 Flow is ideally suited to drive the variable torque load in your HVA C system.
Tos hiba’s technology, quality, and reliability enables the motor to de velop good torque and provide
compensation f or motor sl ip, whic h re sults i n smoo th, qui ck st arts and hi ghl y effi ci ent ope ration. The Q7 Flow
uses digitally-controlled pulse width modulation. The programmable functions may be accessed via the easyto-use menu. The se fea tures, combin ed with Toshiba’ s high-pe rforman ce soft ware, d elive rs unpa ralle led mot or
control and reliability.
The Q7
LCD screen that provides easy access to the many monitoring and programming features of the Q7 Flow.
The motor control software is menu-driven, which allows for easy access to the motor control parameters and
quick
The Q7 Flow a
including the abi lity to run at 110% for up to 60 seconds. Bot h systems have the added advantage of being
offered at a significantly reduced cost when compared to comparably sized ASD systems.
To m aximize the abilities of your new Q7
manual has been prepared for the Q7 Flowinstaller, ope rator, and maintena nce personnel.
Whether you are using the Q7 AS
Flow is
changes when required.
a very powerful tool, yet surpris ingly simple to operate. The Q7 Flow has an easy -to - read
nd the Q7 ASD systems perform all of the ASD functions that Toshiba has become known for
w, a working familiarity with this manual will be required. This
Flo
D Power Unit or the Q7 Flow, both are truly Reliability in motion.
Important Notice
This manual may not cove r all of the variations of ASD applications, nor may it provide information on every
possible conti ngency concerning installation.
The contents of this manual shall not become a part of or modify any prior agreement, commitment, or
rela
tionship betw ee n the customer and Toshiba International Corporation. The sales contract contai ns the
entire obligation of Toshiba International Corporation. The warranty contained in the contract between the
parties is the sole warranty of Toshiba Internati onal Corporati on's ASD Division and any statement s containe d
herein do not create new war ranties or modify the existing warranty.
Any electrical or mechanical modifications to this equipment without prior written consent of Toshiba
Inte
certifications. Unauthorized modifications may also result in equipment damage or personal injury.
ional Corporation will void all warranties and may void the UL/CUL li sting or other safety
Please complete the Warranty Card supplied with the ASD and return it to Toshiba by prepaid mail. This will
activate the 12 month warra nty from the date of installation; but, shall not exceed 18 months from the date of
purchase.
Complete the following informati on about the drive and retain it for your records.
Q7 Flo w In st a l la t io n .......... ... ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .................... 11
Install at i on N ot e s ... .. .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... ....... 11
Q7 Flow Mounting and Connections ................................................. .............................. 12
I/O and C o nt rol . ... ......... .......... .......... ......... ................. .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... 15
DO NOT attempt to install, operate, maintain or dispose of this equipment until you have read and
understood all of the product safety information and directions that are contained in this manual.
Safety Alert Symbol
The Safety Alert Symbol indicates that a potential personal injury hazard exists. The symbol is
comprised of an equilateral triangle enclosing an exclamation mark.
Signal Words
Listed below are the signal words that are used throughout this manual followed by their descriptions
and associated symbols. When the words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used in th is
manual they will be followed by important safety information that must be carefully adhered to.
The word DANG
situatio n exis ts that, if not avoided, will r es ult in death or serious injury to personnel.
receded by th e safety al ert symbol in di ca t es th a t an imminent l y h az ar d o us
ER p
DANGER
The word WARNING p
situatio n exis ts that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to personnel.
receded by the safety alert symbol indicates tha t a potentially hazardous
WARNING
The word CAUT
situation exists which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
N preceded by the safety alert symbol indicates that a potentially hazardous
IO
CAUTION
The word CAUT
which, if not avoided, may result in equipment and property damage.
N without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situa tion exists
To identify special hazards, other symbols may appear in conjunction with the DANGER, WARNING
and CAUTION signal words. Thes e symbols indicate areas that require special and/or strict adherence
to the procedures to prevent serious injury to personnel or death.
Electrical Hazard Symbol
A symbol which indicates a hazard of injury from electrical
shock or burn. It is comprised of an equilateral triangle
enclosing a lightning bolt.
Explosion Hazard Symbol
A symbol which indicates a hazard of injury from exploding
parts. It is comprised of an equilateral triangle enclosing an
explosion image.
Equi pment Warning Labels
DO NOT attempt to insta ll, operate, perform maintenance, or dispose of this equipment until you have
read and understood all of the product labels and user direc tions that are contained in this ma nual.
Shown below are examples of safety labels that may be found attached to the equipment. DO NOT
re
move or cover any of the labels. If the labels are damaged or if additional labels are required, contact
your Toshiba sales representative for additional labels.
Labels atta ched to the equipment are there to provide useful information or to indica te an imminently
ha
rdous situ ation that may result in serious injury, severe property and equipment damage, or death if
za
the inst r uctions are not followed.
Figure 1. E
!
DO NOT REMOVE, DEST ROY, OR COVER THIS LABEL.
READ THE INSTRUC TION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
ENTERING THIS COMPARTMENT.
!
Excessive Loadin g of Operating Shaft
Can Prevent Conta ctor From Clos i ng
Properly Resulti ng In Major Damage.
Do Not Use Contactor Shaft To Drive
Accessories Such As Mechanical Interlocks
Which Require More Than 5 Kgf-cm Of
Torque To Operate.
xamples of labels that may be found on the equipment.
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAG E Behind These Pane ls.
Contact With Energized Main Bus Will Cause
Severe Injury, Death, Fire, Explosion, Or
Proper t y Da ma ge .
Turn Off And Loc k o ut Pr i m ar y And
Control Circuit Power Before O pe ni ng
These Panels.
Quali fie d O pe r ators Only.
DO NOT REMOVE, DESTROY, OR COVER THIS LABEL.
READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE
INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION
!
DO NOT OPEN THIS DOOR WHILE THE UNIT IS RUNNING.
THIS DOOR IS INTERLOCKED WITH ASD OPERATION.
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE MAY BE PRESENT.
Capacitors Are Charged. Wait
At Least 5 Minutes Before Entry.
Check For Charged Voltage
To Dissipate To A Safe Level
Before Opening The Equipment.
DANGER
!
HAZA RD OUS VOLTAGE
Can Cause Severe Injury, Death, Explosion,
Fire, Or Property Damage.
Only Qualified Personnel Should Be Permitted
To Operarate or Service This Equipment.
Disconnect And Lockout Primary And Control
Circuit Power Before Servicing.
Keep All Panels And Covers Securely In Place.
Never Defeat, Modify, Or Bypass Safety
Interlocks.
Foreign Voltage May Be Present At Interface
Terminals. Isolate Before Performing Service
Or Repairs.
Unauthorized Modifications To This Equipment
Will Void The Warranty.
Installatio n, ope ratio n, and maint enanc e shal l be perfor med by Qualified Personnel Only. A Qualified
Person is one that has the skills and knowledge relating to the construction, installation, operat ion, and
maintenance of the electrical equipment and h as received safety training on the hazards involved (Refer
to the latest edition of NFPA 70E for additional safety requirements).
Qualified Personnel sh
•Have carefully read the entire ope rat ion manual.
•Be familiar with the construction and funct ion of the Q7
hazards involved.
•Able to recogniz e and properly address hazards assoc iated with the application of motor-driven
equipm
•Be trained and authorized to safely energize, de-energize, ground , lockout/tagout circuits and
equ
•Be trained in the proper care and use of protective equipment such a s safe ty shoes, rubber gloves,
hard hat
practices.
•Be trained in renderi ng firs t aid.
For further information on workplace safety visit www.osha.gov.
ent.
ipment, and clear faults in accordan ce with established safety practices.
s, safety glasses, face shields, flash clothing, etc ., in accordance with established safety
al
l:
Equipment Inspection
•Upon receipt of the equipment inspect the packaging and equipment for shipping damage.
•Carefully unpack the equipment and check for parts that may have been damaged during shipping,
sing parts, o r con ceal ed damage . I f any dis crepa ncie s are disco vered, it s hould be note d wit h the
mis
carrier prior to accep ting the shipment, if possible. File a clai m with the carrier if necessary and
immediately notify your Toshiba sales representative.
Flow,
the equipment being d riven, and the
•DO
•Check to see that the rated capacity and the model number specified on the nameplate conform to
•Modification of this equipment is dangerous and must not be performed except by factory trained
•Inspections may be required before and after moving installed equipment.
•Keep the equipment in an upright position.
•Contact your Toshiba sales representative to report discrepancies or for assis tance if required.
NOT ins
during operation resulting in equipment damage or personal injury.
the orde
repres
tall or energize equipment that has been damaged. Damaged equipment may fail
r specifications.
entatives. When mo difications are required contact your Toshib a s ale s representative.
Handling and Storage
•Use proper lifting techniques when moving the Q7 Flow; including properly sizing up the load,
getting assistance, and using a forklift if required.
•Store in a well-ventilated covered location and p r eferab
will not be used upon receipt.
•Store in a cool, clean, and dry location. Avoid storage locations with extreme temperatures, rapid
tem
perature changes, high humidity, moisture, dust, corrosive gases, or metal particles.
Q7 Flow Installation and Operation Manual3
ly in the original carton if the equipment
•The storage temperature range of the Q7 Flow is 14° to 104° F (-10 to 40° C).
•Do not store the unit in pl aces tha t a re exposed to outsi de weat her condi tions (i.e. , wind, rain, snow,
.
etc.)
•Store in an upright position.
Disposal
Never dispose of electrical components via incineration. Contact your state environment al agency for
details on disposal of electrical components and packaging in your area.
Installation Precautions
Location and Ambient Requirements
•The Toshiba Q7 Flow is intended for permanent installations only.
•Select a mounting location that is easily accessible, has adequate personnel working space, and
quate illumination for adjustment, inspection, and maintenance of the equipment (refer to 2002
ade
NEC Article 110-13).
•Do Not m
from its mounting location (equipment damage or injury).
ount the
Q7 Flow in a location that would produce catastrophic results if it were to fall
•Do Not mount t
or gasses, water, solvents, or other flu ids .
•The ambient operating temperature range of the Q7 Flow i
•The installation location shall not be exposed to direct sunlight.
•Avoid installation in areas where vibration, heat, humidity, dust, fibers, metal particles, explosive/
orrosi
ve mists or gases, or sources of electrical noise are present.
c
•Allow proper clearanc e spac es for installation. Do not obstruct the ventilation openings. Refe r to
the s
ection titled Installation and Connections of the Q7 ASD Installation and Operation
Manual (P/N 57246) for further information on ve ntilation requirements and in stallation.
he Q7 Flow in a location that would allow it to be exposed to flammable chemi cals
•Only Qualified Personnel should instal l this equipment.
•Install the unit in a secure and upright position in a well-ventilated area.
•A noncombustible insulating floor or mat should be provided in the area immediately surrounding
the el
ectrical system at th e p lace where ma in tenance ope rations are to b e p erformed.
•Installation should conform to the 20
(Requirements For Elec trical Installations), all regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and any other applicable na tional, regional, or industry codes and
standards.
•Installa tion practices should conform to the la test revision of NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
Re
•It is the responsibility of the person insta lling the Q7
to ensure that the unit is installed into an enclosure that will protect personnel against electric
shock.
ments for Employee Workplaces.
quire
02 National
Electrical Code — Article 110 (NEC)
Flow or t
he electrical maintenance personnel
Conductor Requirements and Grounding
WARNING
•Use separat e meta l condui ts fo r rout ing the i nput power , out put powe r , a nd c ontrol cir cuits a nd e ach
shall have its own ground cable.
•A separate ground ca ble should be run inside the conduit with the input power, outpu t power, and
a
ntrol circuits.
nd co
•DO
•Always ground the uni t to prevent electrical shock an d to help reduce electrical nois e.
NOT co
nnect control terminal str ip ret urn marked CC to earth ground.
•It is the responsibility of the person insta lling the Q7 Flow or t
to provide proper grounding and branch circuit protection in accordance with the 2002 NEC and
any applicable local codes.
The Metal Of Conduit Is Not An Acceptable Ground.
he electrical maintenance personnel
Power Connections
DANGER
Contact With Energized Wiring Will Cause Severe Injury Or Death.
•Turn of f, lockout, and tagout all powe r sources before proceeding to connect the power wiring to
the eq
uipment.
•Ensure the correct supplied voltage , wiring used, and syste m type for the application (refer to NEC
Art
le 300 – Wiring Methods and Article 310 – Conductors For General Wiring). Size the branch
ic
circuit conductors in accordance with NEC Table 310.16.
•Only after ensuring that all power sources are turned off and isolated in acco rdance with
e
sta
blished lockout/tagout procedures, shall a three-phase power source of the correct voltage be
connected to the input terminals and the system output terminals be connected to a motor.
Q7 Flow Installation and Operation Manual5
•Adhere to the recommended conductor s i zes listed in the section titl ed Cable/Terminal
Specifications on pg. 38. If multiple conductors are use d in para llel for the input or output power,
each branch of the parallel set shall have its own conduit and not share its conduit with other
ralle
l sets (i.e., place U1, V1, and W1 in one condu it and U2, V2, and W2 in another) (refer to
pa
NEC Article 300. 20 and Article 310.4). National and local electrical codes should be referenced if
three or more power conductors are run in the same conduit (refer to 2002 NEC Article 310
adjustment factors).
•Ensure that the 3-ph as e input power is Not
damage the system and may cause injury to personnel.
•Do not install the Q7 Flow
•Do Not con
•Ensure the correct pha se sequence and the desired direction of motor rotation in the Bypa
(if applicable).
•Turn the power on only after attaching and/or securing the front cover.
nect resistors across terminals PA – PC or PO – PC. This may cause a fire.
if it is damaged or if it is missing any component(s).
cted to the output of the Q7 Flow. This will
conne
Protection
•Ensure that prim ary prote ction ex ists for the input wirin g to the equi pment. Th is prote ction must be
able to interru pt the available fault current from the powe r line. The equipment may or may not be
equipped with an in put disconnect (option).
•All cable entry openings must be sealed to reduce the risk of entry by vermin and to allow for
m
imum cooling efficiency.
ax
•Follow all warnings and precautions and do not exceed equipment ratings.
•If using multiple motors provide separate overload protection for each motor and use V/f control.
•External dyna mi c braking resistors must be thermal ly protected.
•It is the responsibility of the person insta lling the Q7
to setup the Emergency O f f braking syste m of the Q7 Flow. The functio n of the Em erg e n cy Of f
braking function is to remove output power from the drive in the event of an emergency. A
supplemental braking system may also be engaged in the event of an emergency.For further
information on braking sy stems, see DC Injection Braking and Dynamic Braking Enable in the Q7 ASD Installation and Operation Manual.
Flow or t
he electrical maintenance personnel
ss mode
Note:A
•Follow all warnings and precautions and do not exceed equipment ratings.
supplemental emer gency stopping system should be used with the Q7 Fl
Emergency stopping should not be a task of the Q7 Flow alone.
ow.
Syste m Integration Precautions
The following preca utions are provided as general guidelines for the setup of the Q7 Flow system.
•The Toshiba Q7 Flow
design should take this into consideration . Please contact your T oshiba sales representative for
application-specific information or for training support.
•The Toshiba Q7
on observing certain precautions and performing proper system integration.
•A detailed system analysis and job safety analysis shoul d be performed by the systems designer
and/or
systems inte grator before the installation of the Q7 Flow component . Contact your T oshiba
sales representative for options availability and for application-specific system integration
information if required.
6Q7 Flow Instal lation and Operation Manual
is a general-purpose product. It is a system component only and the s yst em
is part of a larger system and the safe operation of the Q7 Flow will depend
•Installa tion, operation, and maintena nce shall be performed by Qualified PersonnelOnly.
•A thorough understanding of the Q7 Flow wi
maintenance of the Q7 Flow.
ll be required before the in st allation, operation, or
WARNING
•Rotating machinery and live conductors can be hazardous and shall not come into contac t with
hu
ns. Personnel should be protected from all rotating machinery and electrical hazards at all
ma
times.
•Insulators, machine guards, and electrical safeguards may fail or be defeated by the purposeful or
in
ad
vertent actions of workers. Insulators, machine guards, and electrical safeguards are to be
inspected (and tested where possible) at installation and periodically after installation f or potential
hazardous conditions.
•Do not allow personnel near rotating machinery. Warning signs to this effect shall be posted at or
n
the machinery.
ear
•Do not allow pe rsonne l near e lect ric al co nductors. Human c ontac t with e lect ric al con ductors c an b e
fa
Wa rning signs to this effect s hall be posted at or near the hazard.
tal.
•Personal protection equipment shall be pro vided and used to protect employees from any hazards
i
nt to system operation.
nhere
•Follow all warnings and precautions and do not exceed equipment ratings.
System Setup Requirements
•When using the Q7 Flow as an integral part of a larger system, it is the res ponsibility of the
Q7 Flow
arra
•System safet y feat ures should be employed and designed into the integrated system in a manner
s
uch
personnel injury or system damage (i.e., E-Off, Auto-Restart settings, System Interlocks, etc.).
•The programming setup and system configuration of the Q7
unexpectedly. A familiarity with the Auto-restart settings is a requirement to use this product.
•Improperly desig ned or improper ly inst alle d system inte rlocks may render t he motor unable to sta rt
or
st
•The failure of external or ancillary components may cause intermittent system operation, i.e., the
s
ys
•There may be thermal or physical properties, or ancillary devices integrated into t he overall system
th
at m
installa tion must be posted to this effect.
•If a secondary magnetic contactor (MC) is used between the ASD and the loa d, it should be
i
nterloc
bypass operati on, it must be interlocked such that commercial power is never applied to the ASD
output terminals (U, V, W).
•Power factor improvement capacitors or surge absorbers must not be installed on the output of the
Q7
installer or maintenance personnel to ensure that there is a fail-safe in place, i.e., an
ngement designed to switch the system to a safe condition if there is a faul t or f ailure.
that sys te m operation , ev en in th e ev ent of system failu r e, wi ll not cause har m o r res ul t in
Flow m
op on command.
tem may start the motor without warning.
ay allo w f or th e Q7 Flow to start the motor without warning. S igns at the equipment
ked to halt the ASD before the secondary contact opens. If the output contactor is used for
Flow.
ay allow it to start the motor
Q7 Flow Installation and Operation Manual7
•Use of the built-in sy st em protective features is highly recommend ed (i. e., E-Off, Overload
•The operating controls and system status indic ators should be clearly readable and posi tioned
where
the operator can see them wit hout obstruction.
•Additiona l warnings and notifications shall be posted at the equipment insta llation location as
deem
ed required by Qualified Personnel.
•Follow all warnings and precautions and do not exceed equipment ratings.
Operational and Maintenance Precautions
WARNING
•Tur n off, lockout, and tagout the main power, the control power, and instrumentation connections
before inspecti ng or servicing the drive, or opening the door of the enclosure.
•Tur n off, lockout, and tagout the main power, the control power, and instrumentation connections
before
proceeding to disconnect or connect the power wiring to the equipment.
•The capacitors of the Q7 Flow
the Q7 Flow.
ge LED. Wait for at least the minimum tim e indicated on the enclosur e-m ounted label and
Char
ensure th at the Charge LED has gone ou t before opening the door of the Q7 Flow once the power
has been turned off.
•Turn the power on only after attaching (or closing) the front cover and Do
cover of the Q7 Flow when the power is on.
•Do Not att
for repair information.
•Do not place any objects inside of the Q7
If the system should emit s moke or an unusual odor or sound, turn the power off immediately.
•
•The heat sink and other compone nts may bec ome extremel y hot t o the touch . Allow the uni t to cool
fore c
be
•Remove power from the Q7 Flow duri
•The system should be inspected periodically for dama ged or improperly functioning parts,
anliness, and to ensure that the connectors are tightened securely.
cle
•Ensure that the Run functi
a Reset. The post-reset settings may allow the motor to start unexpectedly.
•Re
try or Re
be clearly poste d on or near the Q7 Flow and the motor.
The required time for each sys tem typeform is indicated with a cabinet labe l and a
empt to disassemb le, modify, or repai r the sy stem. Call your Toshiba sales re presenta ti ve
oming in contact with these items.
set settings may allow the motor to start unexpecte dly. Warnings to this effect should
maintain a residual charge for a period of time after turning the off
No
t remove the front
Flow.
ng extended periods of non-use.
ons (F, R, Preset Speed, etc.) of the Q7 Flow are off before performing
•In the event of a power failure, the motor may restart after power is restored.
•Follow all warnings and precautions and do not exceed equipment ratings.
•Use caution when setting the output frequency. Over speeding a moto r decreases its ability to
r torque and may result in damage to the motor and/or the driven equipment.
delive
•The Q7 Flo
before using the Q7 Flow for special applic ations such as with an explosion-proof mot or or
applicati ons with a piston load.
DO NOT ins
understood all of the product warnings and user directions. Failure to do so may result in equipment
damage, operator injury, or loss of life.
8Q7 Flow Instal lation and Operation Manual
w is designed to operate NEMA B motors. Consult with your sales representative
ll, operate, perform maintenance, or dispose of this equipment until you have read and
In addition to the local and regional safety requirements, this section describes additional criteria that
must be met to qualify for Eur opean Conformity (CE) certification. All relevant apparatus placed on
the European market is required to comply to the European Community directive on electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC). The following instructi ons provide a means of compliance for the Q7 Flow. A
Technical Construct ion F ile (TFC) indicates the rationale used to declare compliance and is on file at
Toshiba International Corporation, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Using RCD Protection
Where a residual-current-operated protective dev ice (RCD) is used to guard against direct or indirect
contact, only an RCD of Type B is allowed on the s upply side of this Electronic Equi pment.
Otherwise, anot her protective measure shall be applied, such as sep aration of the Electronic E quipm ent
fro
supply side by a transformer.
EMC Installation Guidelines
All systems placed on th e European market are required to comply with the European Community
directive regarding electromagnet compatibility (EMC). Toshiba ensures that all systems deployed in
the European market ha ve be en s cre ened and are in 100% compliance with the foll owing s tandards:
environment by double or rei nforced insulation, or isolation of the Electronic Equipment and