IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
Start-up Quick Guide
1. Check that the delivery corresponds to your order, see Chapter 3.
2. Before taking any commissioning actions, read carefully the safety instructions in
Chapter 1.
3. Before the mechanical installation, check the minimum clearances around the unit and
check the ambient conditions in Chapter 5.
4. Check the size of the motor cable, DC supply cable, and mains fuses, and check the
cable connections. Read Chapters 6.1.1.1 – 6.1.1.6.
5. Follow the installation instructions, see Chapter 6.1.2.
6. The sizes and earthing of control connections are explained in Chapter 6.2.1.
7. If the Start-Up wizard is active, select the language you want the keypad and the
application to use and confirm by pressing the
active, follow the instructions in 7a and 7b below.
8. 7a. Select the language of the keypad from Menu M6, page 6.1. Instructions on using the
keypad are given in Chapter 7.
enter button. If the Start-Up wizard is not
9. 7b. Select the application you want to use from Menu M6, page 6.2. Instructions on using
the keypad are given in Chapter 7.
10. All parameters have factory default values. To ensure proper operation, check the rating
plate data for the values below and the corresponding parameters of parameter group
G2.1.
• nominal voltage of the motor
• nominal frequency of the motor
• nominal speed of the motor
• nominal current of the motor
• motor cosϕ
All parameters are explained in the All in One Application Manual.
11. Follow the commissioning instructions, see Chapter 8.
12. The Vacon NX Inverter is now ready for use.
Vacon Plc is not responsible for the use of the inverters against the
instructions.
ABOUT THE VACON NXI USER'S MANUAL
AND THE ”All in One” APPLICATION MANUAL
Congratulations for choosing Vacon NX Inverters!
The User's Manual will provide you with the necessary information about the installation,
commissioning and operation of Vacon NX Inverters. We recommend that you carefully study these
instructions before powering up the inverter for the first time.
In the All in One Application Manual you will find information about the different applications
included in the All in One Application Package. Should these applications not meet the requirements
of your process, please contact the manufacturer for information on special applications.
This manual is available in both paper and electronic editions. We recommend you to use the
electronic version if possible. If you have the electronic version at your disposal, you will be able to
benefit from the following features:
The manual contains several links and cross-references to other locations in the manual, which
makes it easier to move around in the manual. The reader can thus easily find and check things.
The manual also contains hyperlinks to web pages. To visit these web pages through the links, you
must have an internet browser installed on your computer.
The components of the power unit of the inverter are live when the Vacon
NX is connected to DC supply. Coming into contact with this voltage is
extremely dangerous and may cause death or severe injury. The
control unit is isolated from mains potential.
The supply and motor terminals are live when the Vacon NX is connected
to DC supply, even if the motor is not running.
The control I/O-terminals are isolated from the mains potential.
However, the relay outputs and other I/O-terminals may have dangerous
control voltage present even when the Vacon NX is disconnected from the
DC supply.
.
The inverter has a large capacitive leakage current.
If the inverter is used as a part of a machine, the machine manufacturer
is responsible for providing the machine with a main switch (EN 60204-1).
Only spare parts delivered by Vacon can be used.
The Vacon NX inverter is meant for fixed installations only.
Do not perform any measurements when the inverter is connected to the
DC supply.
After having disconnected the inverter from the DC supply, wait until the
fan stops and the indicators on the keypad go out (if no keypad is
attached see the indicator through the keypad base). Wait 5 more
minutes before doing any work on Vacon NX connections. Do not even
open the cover before this time has expired.
Do not perform any voltage withstand tests on any part of Vacon NX.
There is a certain procedure according to which the tests shall be performed. Ignoring this procedure may result in damaged product.
Prior to measurements on the motor or the motor cable, disconnect the
motor cable from the inverter.
Do not touch the components on the circuit boards. Static voltage discharge may damage the components.
Before connecting the inverter to DC supply, make sure that the Vacon
NX front and cable covers are closed.
The Vacon NX inverter must always be earthed with an earthing conductor connected to the earthing
terminal.
The earth fault protection inside the inverter only protects the inverter against earth faults in the
motor or the motor cable.
Due to the high capacitive currents present in the inverter, fault current protective switches may not
function properly. If fault current protective switches are used, they need to be tested with earth
fault currents present during possible fault situations.
1.4 Running the motor
Warning symbols
For your own safety, please pay special attention to the instructions marked with the following
symbols:
WARNING
HOT SURFACE
MOTOR RUN CHECK LIST
WARNING
Dangerous voltage
=
=
General warning
Hot surface – Risk of burn
=
1
2
3
4
5
Before starting the motor, check that the motor is mounted properly and
ensure that the machine connected to the motor allows the motor to be
started.
Set the maximum motor speed (frequency) according to the motor and
the machine connected to it.
Before reversing the motor, make sure that this can be done safely.
Make sure that no power correction capacitors are connected to the
motor cable.
Make sure that the motor terminals are not connected to mains
potential.
The CE marking on the product guarantees the free movement of the product within the EEA
(European Economic Area). It also guarantees that the product complies with applicable directives
(for example, the EMC directive and other possible so-called new method directives).
Vacon NX inverters carry the CE label as a proof of compliance with the Low Voltage Directive (LVD)
and the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive. SGS FIMKO has acted as the Competent
Body.
2.2 EMC directive
2.2.1 Introduction
The EMC Directive provides that the electrical apparatus must not excessively disturb the
environment it is used in, and, on the other hand, it shall have an adequate level of immunity toward
other disturbances from the same environment.
The compliance of Vacon NX inverters with the EMC directive is verified with Technical Construction
Files (TCF) and checked and approved by SGS FIMKO, which is a Competent Body. The Technical
Construction Files are used to authenticate the conformity of Vacon inverters with the Directive
because it is impossible to test such a large product family in a laboratory environment and because
the combinations of installation vary greatly.
2.2.2 Technical criteria
Our basic idea was to develop a range of inverters offering the best possible usability and costefficiency. EMC compliance was a major consideration from the outset of the design.
Vacon NX inverters are marketed throughout the world, a fact which makes the EMC requirements
of customers different. As far as immunity is concerned, all Vacon NX inverters are designed to fulfil
even the strictest requirements.
2.2.3 Vacon inverter EMC classification
Factory delivered Vacon NX inverters are Class T equipment, which fulfil all EMC immunity
requirements (standards EN 50082-1, 50082-2 and EN 61800-3).
Class T:
Class T equipment have a small earth leakage current and can be used with floating DC input. If they
are used with other supplies, no EMC requirements are complied with.
Warning: This product is of the restricted sales distribution class according to IEC 61800-3. In
residential areas, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required
to take adequate measures.
Vacon NX inverters have undergone scrupulous tests and quality checks at the factory before they
are delivered to the customer. However, after unpacking the product, check that no signs of
transportation damage is to be found on the product and that the delivery is complete (compare the
type designation of the product to the code below, see Figure 3-1
Should the drive have been damaged during the shipping, please contact primarily the cargo
insurance company or the carrier.
If the delivery does not correspond to your order, contact the supplier immediately.
3.1 Type designation code.
3.1.1 FR4—FR8
NX
I
0000 5
Nominal mains voltage:
5 = 465...800VDC, 6 = 640...1100VDC
Nominal current
esim. 0004 = 4 A, 0022 = 22 A
Reserved for cooling method, now always air cooling:
_ = air cooling (= no sym bo l)
W = liquid cooling
Code: I = Inverter Unit (INU)
Product series: NX
nxik2.fh8
Figure 3-1 Vacon NX type designation code, FR4—FR8
Sales code NXI_AAAA 5/6
Standard features
FR4, FR6 and FR7
Sales code NXI_AAAA 5/6
Standard features
FR8
Table 3-1. The standard features of NX inverters
DC connection
IP21
Air cooling
Integrated charging
Alphanumeric control panel (in the
front of the module)
I/O modules A1 & A2
Standard board
Safety CE / UL
DC connection
IP00
Air cooling
Integrated charging
Alphanumeric control panel (in the
front of the module)
I/O modules A1 & A2
Standard board
Safety CE / UL
If the inverter is to be stored before use, make sure that the ambient conditions are acceptable:
Storage temperature –40…+70
Relative humidity <95%, no condensation
If the inverter is stored for over 12 months, contact Vacon service before connecting the inverter to
the power supply.
3.3 Maintenance
In normal conditions, Vacon NX inverters are maintenance-free. However, we recommend to clean
the heatsink with compressed air whenever necessary. The cooling fan can easily be changed if
necessary.
It may also be necessary to check the tightening torques of terminals at certain intervals.
3.4 Warranty
Only manufacturing defects are covered by the warranty. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for damages caused during or resulting from transport, receipt of the delivery,
installation, commissioning or use.
The manufacturer shall in no event and under no circumstances be held responsible for damages
and failures resulting from misuse, wrong installation, unacceptable ambient temperature, dust,
corrosive substances or operation outside the rated specifications.
Neither can the manufacturer be held responsible for consequential damages.
The Manufacturer's warranty period is 18 months from the delivery or 12 months from the
commissioning whichever expires first (General delivery terms NL92/Orgalime S92).
The local distributor may grant a warranty time different from the above. This warranty time shall be
specified in the distributor's sales and warranty terms. Vacon assumes no responsibility for any
other warranties than that granted by Vacon itself.
In all matters concerning the warranty, please contact your distributor first.
The figure below presents the block diagram of the Vacon NX inverter. The inverter mechanically
consists of two units, the Power Unit and the Control Unit.
The Power Unit contains an inverter bridge which consists of IGBT switches and produces a
symmetrical, 3-phase PWM-modulated AC voltage to the motor. To protect the DC-link capacitors,
the Power Unit also contains a charging circuit for controlled DC-link charge. Use the B+ and DCterminals in order to bypass the charging circuit.
The Motor and Application Control Block is based on microprocessor software. The microprocessor
controls the motor based on the information it receives through measurements, parameter settings,
control I/O and control keypad. The motor and application control block controls the motor control
ASIC which, in turn, calculates the IGBT positions. Gate drivers amplify these signals for driving the
IGBT inverter bridge.
Power
module
Mains
B+
DC+
DC-
Integrat ed char ging c i r cuit
Control
Keypad
Control
module
Control
I/O
Fan
Charg.res.
Power
Supply
Control
I/O
Measurements
Motor and
Application
Control
Control
I/O
Control
I/O
Figure 4-1. The block diagram of Vacon NX inverter
The control keypad constitutes a link between the user and the inverter. The control keypad is used
for parameter setting, reading status data and giving control commands. It is detachable and can be
operated externally and is connected via a cable to the inverter. Instead of the control keypad, a PC
can be used to control the inverter if connected through a similar cable (VACON RS232PC –1.5M).
The basic control interface and the parameters (the Basic Application) are easy to use. If a more
versatile interface or parameters are required, a more suitable application can be chosen from the
"All in One+" Application Package. See the "All in One+" Application Manual for more information on
the different applications.
Optional I/O expander boards that increase the number of inputs and outputs to be used are also
available. For more information, contact the Manufacturer or your local distributor (see back cover).
4.2.1 Vacon NXI_xxxx 5 – Supply voltage 465-800 Vdc, Motor voltage 380—500 Vac
High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, 150% overloadability, 1 min/10 min
Following continuous operation at rated output current, 150 % rated output
current (IH) for 1 min, followed by a period of load current less than rated
current, and of such duration that the r.m.s output current, over the duty cycle,
does not exceed rated output current (IH)
Low overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, 110% overloadability, 1 min/10 min
Following continuous operation at rated output current, 110% rated output
current (IL) for 1 min, followed by a period of load current less than rated
current, and of such duration that the r.m.s output current, over the duty cycle,
does not exceed rated output current (IL)
Frames FR4…7 are available as IP21 and FR8 as IP 00
4.2.2 Vacon NXI_xxxx 6 – Supply voltage 640-1100 Vdc, Motor voltage 525—690 Vac
High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, 150% overloadability, 1 min/10 min
Following continuous operation at rated output current, 150 % rated output
current (IH) for 1 min, followed by a period of load current less than rated
current, and of such duration that the r.m.s output current, over the duty cycle,
does not exceed rated output current (IH)
Low overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, 110% overloadability, 1 min/10 min
Following continuous operation at rated output current, 110% rated output
current (IL) for 1 min, followed by a period of load current less than rated
current, and of such duration that the r.m.s output current, over the duty cycle,
does not exceed rated output current (IL)
Frames FR4…7 are available as IP21 and FR8 as IP 00
Input voltage Uin 465...800Vdc; 640...1100Vdc; –0%…+0% , the ripple voltage
of the inverter supply voltage generated during the
rectification of the fundamental frequency AC voltage must
be less than 50Vp-p.
Connection to DC supply Once per minute or less (normal)
Starting delay FR4–FR8: 2 s
Output voltage
Continuous output
current
3 ~ 0 - U
IH: Ambient temperature max. +50°C,
overload 1.5 x I
: Ambient temperature max. +40°C,
I
L
overload 1.1 x I
/ 1.4
in
(1 min./10 min.)
H
(1 min./10 min.)
L
Starting torque IS for two seconds, depends on the motor
Starting current IS for 2 s every 20 s
Output frequency 0…320 Hz; 7200 Hz (special use)
Frequency resolution Depends on application
Control method Frequency control U/f
Open Loop Sensorless Vector Control
Closed Loop Frequency Control
Closed Loop Vector Control
Switching frequency
(see parameter 2.6.9)
Analogue input current
Digital inputs (6) Positive or negative logic; 18…30VDC
Auxiliary voltage +24V, ±15%, max. 250mA
Output reference voltage +10V, +3%, max. load 10mA
Analogue output
Digital outputs Open collector output, 50mA/48V
Relay outputs 2 programmable change-over relay outputs
Overvoltage trip limit
Undervoltage trip limit
Earth fault protection In case of earth fault in motor or motor cable, only the
Output phase supervision Trips if any of the output phases is missing
Overcurrent protection Yes
Unit overtemperature
protection
Motor overload protection Yes
Motor stall protection Yes
Motor underload
protection
Short-circuit protection of
+24V and +10V reference
voltages
The inverter can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal position on a wall or on the back plane
of a cubicle. Enough space must be reserved around the inverter to ensure sufficient cooling, see
Figure 5-6. You must follow the minimum dimensions for installation, see Table 5-6 and Table 5-7.
Also make sure that the mounting plane is relatively even.
The inverter is fixed with four screws (or bolts, depending on the unit size). The dimensions for
installation are presented in Figure 5-6and Table 5-6.
Lift units bigger than FR7 out of the package using a jib crane. Ask the factory or your local
distributor for information on how to lift the unit safely.
The following pages show the dimensions for Vacon NX with a default enclosure in Figure 5-1, and
with flange mounting in Figures 5-2 and Figure 5-4. Dimensions for the opening needed in flange
mounting are given in Table 5-3 and Table 5-5.
Enough free space must be left around the inverter to ensure sufficient air circulation and cooling.
You will find the required dimensions for free space in the table below.
If several units are mounted on top of each other, the required free space equals C + D (see figure
below). Moreover, the outlet air used for cooling by the lower unit must be directed away from the air
intake of the upper unit. When planning the cooling for the space, take into consideration that the
inverter’s heat loss is 2.5% of the nominal capacity.
Type Dimensions [mm]
A
NXI_0004—0012 5
NXI_0016—0048 5
20
30
NXI_0004—0034 6
NXI_0061—0105 5
80
NXI_0041—0052 6
NXI_01405
80 15080 300 200
NXI_0062—0100 6
Table 5-6. Mounting space dimensions
A2
B C D
20 100 50
20 160 80
80 300 100
C
B
B
A = clearance around the inverter (see also
A
= clearance needed on either side of the inverter for fan
2
and B)
2
change (without disconneting the motor cables)
** = min. clearance for fan change
B = distance from one inverter to another or distance to cabinet
wall
C = free space above the inverter
D = free space underneath the inverter
5.2.2 Power losses as function of switching frequency
Raising the switching frequency of the drive, to reduce motor noise for example, inevitably affects
the power losses and cooling requirements as shown in the Figure below. It illustrates the power
loss FR7 as function of switching frequency. For more information, contact the Manufacturer or your
local distributor (see back cover).