Vacon nxp/c User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Document ID: DPD00890B

Revision release date: 9.10.2014

1. SAFETY .............................................................................................................4

1.1 Warnings .............................................................................................................................4

1.2 Safety instructions ..............................................................................................................5

1.3 Earthing and earth fault protection ....................................................................................5

1.4 Running the motor ..............................................................................................................6

2. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................7

2.1 Manufacturer's declaration of conformity..........................................................................8

3. RECEIPT OF DELIVERY......................................................................................9

3.1 Type designation code.........................................................................................................9

3.1.1 NX type designation................................................................................................9

3.2 NXC additional option codes .............................................................................................10

3.2.1 Cabling (C-group) .................................................................................................10

3.2.2 External Terminals (T-group)...............................................................................10

3.2.3 Input Device (I-group)...........................................................................................10

3.2.4 Main Circuit (M-group) .........................................................................................10

3.2.5 Output Filters (O-group).......................................................................................10

3.2.6 Protection Devices (P-group) ...............................................................................10

3.2.7 General (G-group).................................................................................................11

3.2.8 Auxiliary Equipment (A-group).............................................................................11

3.2.9 Door Mounted (D-group) ......................................................................................11

3.3 Storage ..............................................................................................................................12

3.4 Maintenance......................................................................................................................13

3.5 Warranty............................................................................................................................14

4. TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................... 15

4.1 Power ratings....................................................................................................................15

4.1.1 Vacon NXC – Mains voltage 380-500 V ................................................................15

4.1.2 Vacon NXC low harmonic drives – Mains voltage 380-500 V...............................16

4.1.3 Vacon NXP/C 6 – Mains voltage 500-690 V...........................................................17

4.1.4 Vacon NXC low harmonic drives – Mains voltage 525-690 V...............................18

4.2 Technical data ...................................................................................................................19

5. MOUNTING ......................................................................................................22

5.1 Dimensions .......................................................................................................................22

5.2 Lifting the unit out of the transport packaging ................................................................24

5.3 Fixing the unit to the floor or to the wall ..........................................................................25

5.3.1 Fixing to the floor and to the wall.........................................................................25

5.3.2 Fixing to the floor only..........................................................................................26

5.4 AC choke connections.......................................................................................................27

5.5 Auxiliary voltage transformer tappings............................................................................28

5.6 Cooling ..............................................................................................................................29

5.6.1 Free space around the cabinet.............................................................................29

5.7 Power losses.....................................................................................................................31

6. CABLING AND CONNECTIONS......................................................................... 32

6.1 Understanding the power unit topology ...........................................................................32

6.2 Power connections............................................................................................................34

6.2.1 LCL filter wiring diagram of NXC low-harmonic drive ........................................34

6.2.2 Mains and motor cables .......................................................................................36

6.2.3 Thermal supervision of option +ODC ...................................................................44

6.2.4 DC supply and brake resistor cables ...................................................................44

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6.2.5 Control cable ........................................................................................................44

6.2.6 Cable and fuse sizes, 380-500 V units..................................................................45

6.2.7 Cable and fuse sizes, 500/525-690 V units...........................................................48

7. LOW HARMONIC CABINET DRIVE....................................................................51

7.1 NXC Low-Harmonic Cabinet Pre-Charging and MCCB Operating Instructions..............51

7.1.1 Manual operation (MAN).......................................................................................52

7.1.2 Remote operation (REM) ......................................................................................53

7.1.3 Automatic operation (AUTO).................................................................................54

7.1.4 Circuit-Breaker TRIP due to overload or short-circuit........................................55

8. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................56

8.1 Cable installation and the UL standards ..........................................................................58

8.1.1 Cable and motor insulation checks......................................................................59

8.2 Control unit .......................................................................................................................60

8.2.1 Control connections..............................................................................................61

8.2.2 Control terminal signals.......................................................................................63

8.3 Connecting power supply and internal control cables.....................................................67

8.4 Optic fibre cables, signal listing and connections............................................................68

9. CONTROL KEYPAD ..........................................................................................69

9.1 Indications on the Keypad display ....................................................................................69

9.1.1 Drive status indications .......................................................................................69

9.1.2 Control place indications .....................................................................................70

9.1.3 Status LEDs (green – green – red) ......................................................................70

9.1.4 Text lines ..............................................................................................................70

9.2 Keypad push-buttons........................................................................................................71

9.2.1 Button descriptions ..............................................................................................71

9.3 Navigation on the control keypad .....................................................................................72

9.3.1 Monitoring menu (M1) ..........................................................................................74

9.3.2 Parameter menu (M2) ..........................................................................................75

9.3.3 Keypad control menu (M3) ...................................................................................76

9.3.4 Active faults menu (M4)........................................................................................78

9.3.5 Fault history menu (M5) .......................................................................................81

9.3.6 System menu (M6)................................................................................................82

9.3.7 Expander board menu (M7) ..................................................................................97

9.4 Further keypad functions..................................................................................................98

10. COMMISSIONING.............................................................................................99

10.1 Safety.................................................................................................................................99

10.2 Commissioning of the frequency converter ...................................................................100

11. FAULT TRACING............................................................................................102

11.1 Fault time data record ....................................................................................................102

11.2 Fault codes......................................................................................................................104

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AT LEAST THE FOLLOWING STEPS OF THE

START-UP QUICK GUIDE

MUST BE PERFORMED

DURING THE INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.

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
(Chapter 5.6) and check the ambient conditions in Chapter 4.2.

4. Check the size of the motor cable, mains cable, mains fuses and check the cable
connections, read Chapters 6.2.2 to 6.2.7.

5. Follow the installation instructions, see Chapter 7.

6. Control connections are explained in Chapter 8.2.1.

7. If the Start-Up wizard is active, select the language of the keypad, the application you
want to use and set the basic parameters asked by the wizard. Always confirm by
pressing the

Enter button

. If the Start-Up wizard is not active, follow the instructions 7a

and 7b.

7a. Select the language of the keypad from the Menu M6, page 6.1. Instructions on using the
keypad are given in Chapter 9.

7b. Select the application you want to use from the Menu M6, page 6.2. Instructions on using
the keypad are given in Chapter 9.

8. All parameters have factory default values. In order 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 cos

ϕ

Some options may require special parameter settings.

All parameters are explained in the All in One Application Manual.

9. Follow the commissioning instructions, see Chapter 10.

10. The Vacon NX_ Frequency Converter is now ready for use.

Vacon Plc is not responsible for the use of the frequency converters against the
instructions.

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1. SAFETY

ONLY A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN MAY CARRY OUT THE
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

= DANGEROUS VOLTAGE!

= WARNING or CAUTION

1.1 Warnings

The Vacon NX frequency converter is meant for fixed installations only.

Do not perform any measurements when the frequency converter is connected to the
mains.

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.

The frequency converter has a large capacitive leakage current.

If the frequency converter 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 motor starts at power-up if the start command is 'ON'. Furthermore, the I/O
functionalities (including start inputs) may change if parameters, applications or
software are changed. Disconnect, therefore, the motor if an unexpected start can
cause danger.

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Prior to measurements on the motor or the motor cable, disconnect the motor cables
from the frequency converter.

Do not touch the components on the circuit boards. Static voltage discharge may
damage the components.

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1.2 Safety instructions

The components of the power unit of the frequency converter and all cabinet
mounted devices are potentially live when Vacon NX is connected to mains potential.
Coming into contact with this voltage is extremely dangerous and may cause death or
severe injury.

The motor terminals U, V, W and the DC-link/brake resistor terminals –/+ and all
other mains devices are potentially live when Vacon NX is connected to mains, even if
the motor is not running.

After disconnecting the frequency converter from the mains, wait until the fan stops
and the indicators on the keypad go out (if no keypad is attached see the indicators on
the cover). Wait 5 more minutes before doing any work on Vacon NX connections. Do
not even open the cabinet door before this time has expired.

The control I/O-terminals are isolated from the mains potential. However, the relay
outputs and other I/O-terminals may have a dangerous control voltage present even
when Vacon NX is disconnected from mains.

Before connecting the frequency converter to mains make sure that the Vacon NX
front and cable covers as well as the cabinet doors are closed.

NOTE! If a fault protection relay is used , it must be of at least type B, preferably B+ ( according to
EN 50178) , with a trip level of 300 mA. This is for fire protection, not for touch protection in
grounded systems.

1.3 Earthing and earth fault protection

The Vacon NX frequency converter must always be earthed with an earthing conductor connected
to the PE bar in the lower front side of the cabinet.

The earth fault protection inside the frequency converter protects only the converter itself against
earth faults in the motor or the motor cable. It is not intended for personal safety.

NOTE! Due to the high capacitive currents present in the frequency converter, fault current
protective switches may not function properly.

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1.4 Running the motor

Warning symbols

For your own safety, please pay special attention to the instructions marked with the following
symbols:

= Dangerous voltage

= General warning

= Hot surface – Risk of burn

MOTOR RUN CHECK LIST

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.

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NOTE! You can download the English and French product manuals with applicable safety,

warning and caution information from www.vacon.com/downloads

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REMARQUE Vous pouvez télécharger les versions anglaise et française des manuels produit

contenant l’ensemble des informations de sécurité, avertissements et mises en garde

applicables sur le site www.vacon.com/downloads

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2. INTRODUCTION

The Vacon NXC is a product range of free standing enclosed frequency converters for the high
power range. The NXC is a modular product intended for use in all applications where reliability and
high availability is appreciated.

This manual gives the basic information required to successfully perform installation and basic
commissioning. Due to the high amount of options available, not all possible variations are
described in this manual. For more information, refer to delivery-specific documentation. This
manual assumes good competence in installation and commissioning skills.

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.

Information on the installation of the drive in a cabinet can be found in manuals 'NXP Frequency
Converters, IP00 Module Installation, Frames FR10 to FR14 (ud00908) as well as Frequency Inverter
(UD01063) and Active Front End (UD01190) manuals.

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 for the reader to move around in the manual, to check and find things faster.

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.

In case you are in doubt about your ability to perform installation or commissioning,
do not proceed. Contact your local Vacon partner for advice.

For the NXC low-harmonic drive also see the AFE application manual.

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2.1 Manufacturer's declaration of conformity

Below you can find the Manufacturer's Declarations of Conformity assuring the compliance of
Vacon NXP/C frequency converters with the EMC-directives.

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NX C 0 0 00

A 2 L 0 SSG A1A20000C3

+

IFD

5

Product range: NXC = cabinet

Nominal current (lowoverload)

e.g. 0460 =460A etc.

Nominal mains voltage(3-phase):

5 = 380–500Vac, 6 = 525–690Vac

Enclosureclass:

2=IP21/Nema1(cabinet-mounted),
5 = IP54/Nema 12(cabinet-mounted)

Control keypad:

A = standard (alpha-numeric)
B = no local con trol keypad
F = dummy keypad
G = graphic display

EMC emission level EN61800-3:

L = 2nd environment
T=ForITnetworks

Brake chop per

0 =No brake chopper, 1= Integrated brake chopper

Control

F=standardFR9andNXC
N = standard IP00 FR10 and NXC with IP5 4 control uni t enclosure
G = as Fbut varnished boards
O = asN but varnished boards

Cooling

S = standard air-cooled

Supply

S=6-pulse
T=12-pulse
R = Regenerative low-harmonic (AFE)

Opti on bo ards; each slot is rep resen ted by two ch aracte rs w here :

Ax = basic I/ O board, Bx = expander I/O bo ard,
Cx = fieldb us bo ard, Dx = sp ecial bo

ard

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3. RECEIPT OF DELIVERY

Vacon NX frequency converters 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 transport damages are to be found on the product and that the delivery is complete
(compare the type designation of the product to the code below).

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.
In the small plastic bag included in the delivery you will find a silver

Drive modified

sticker. The
purpose of the sticker is to notify the service personnel about the modifications made in the
frequency converter. Attach the sticker to the equipment to avoid losing it. Should the frequency
converter be later modified (option board added, IP or EMC protection level changed), mark the
change in the sticker.

3.1 Type designation code

3.1.1 NX type designation

Figure 1. Vacon NXC type designation code

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3.2 NXC additional option codes

The NXC enclosure solution contains additional pre-engineered hardware options. These options
are appended to the basic type code by using “+” codes. The most common NXC options are listed
below:

3.2.1 Cabling (C-group)

+CIT Input (mains) cabling from TOP

+COT Output motor cabling from TOP

3.2.2 External Terminals (T-group)

+TIO I/O+ aux terminals (35 pcs) X2
+TID I/O+ double aux terminals (70 pcs) Double-decker terminals X2

+TUP Separate terminals for 230 VAC CV X1

3.2.3 Input Device (I-group)

+ILS Load switch
+IFD Fused disconnecting switch With aR Fuses
+ICO Contactor
+IFU Fused With aR Fuses
+ICB Moulded-case or air circuit breaker

3.2.4 Main Circuit (M-group)

+MDC DC-bus bar connection Req. BSF converter hardware

3.2.5 Output Filters (O-group)

+OCM Common mode choke Ferrite

+OCH Common mode choke

+ODU dU/dt

+OSI Sine

3.2.6 Protection Devices (P-group)

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+PTR Thermistor relay PTB certified
+PES Em. stop (cat 0) DI3

+PED Em. stop (cat 1) DI6 (sys.appl.)

+PAP Arc protection

+PIF Insulation fault sensor For IT-networks

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3.2.7 General (G-group)

+G40 400 empty cabinet
+G60 600 empty cabinet
+G80 800 empty cabinet

+GPL 100 mm base/plinth For 400 mm, 600 mm or 800 mm

+GPH 200 mm base/plinth For 400 mm, 600 mm or 800 mm

3.2.8 Auxiliary Equipment (A-group)

+AMF Motor fan control
+AMH Motor heater feeder
+AMB Mechanical brake control

+ACH Cabinet heater

+ACL Cabinet light

+ACR Control relay

+AAI Analogue signal isolator AI1, AO1, AI2
+AAC Aux. contact (input device) Wired to DI3
+AAA Aux. contact (control voltage devices) Chained to DI3

+ATx Aux. Transformer 400-690/230 VAC x = 1 (200 VA)

+ADC Power supply 24 VDC 10 A

+ACS 230 VAC customer socket With 30 mA leak current prot.

3.2.9 Door Mounted (D-group)

+DLV Pilot light (Control voltage on) 230 VAC

+DLD Pilot light (DO1) 24 VDC, DO1

+DLF Pilot light (FLT) 230 VAC, RO2

+DLR Pilot light (RUN) 230 VAC, RO1
+DAR Potentiometer for reference AI1
+DCO MC operation switch 0-1-START
+DRO Local / Remote op. switch Loc/Rem wired to DI6
+DEP Emergency stop push-button

x = 2 (750 VA)
x = 3 (2500 VA)
x = 4 (4000 VA)

+DRP Reset push-button DI6
+DAM Analogue meter (AO1) 48 mm, std scale 0-100%
+DCM Analogue meter + current

transformer

+DVM Analogue vltg meter with sel.switch 0, L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L1

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3.3 Storage

If the frequency converter is to be kept in store before use make sure that the ambient conditions
are acceptable:

Storing temperature –40…+70
Relative humidity <95%, no condensation

The environment should also be free from dust. If there is dust in the air the converter should be
well protected to make sure dust does not get into the converter.

If the converter is to be stored during longer periods the power should be connected to the
converter once in 24 months and kept on for at least 2 hours. If the storage time exceeds 24 months
the electrolytic DC capacitors need to be charged with caution. Therefore, such a long storage time
is not recommended.

If the storing time is much longer than 24 months, the recharging of the capacitors has to be carried
out so that the possible high leakage current through the capacitors is limited. The best alternative
is to use a DC-power supply with adjustable current limit. The current limit has to be set for
example to 300…500mA and the DC-power supply has to be connected to the B+/B- terminals (DC
supply terminals).

DC-voltage must be adjusted to nominal DC-voltage level of the unit (1.35*Un AC) and supplied at
least for 1 hour.

If DC-voltage is not available and the unit has been stored de-energized much longer than 1 year
consult factory before connecting power.

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3.4 Maintenance

In normal conditions, Vacon NX frequency converters are maintenance-free. However, we
recommend to keep the converter clean, e.g. by cleaning the heatsink with compressed air
whenever necessary.

In IP54 units, the air filters in the door and in the roof should be cleaned or replaced regularly.
We also recommended to follow proactive maintenance schedule to ensure the highest possible

utilization rate of the cabinet drive.

Table 1. Proactive maintenance schedule

Maintenance interval Maintenance action

12 months (if unit stored) • Reform capacitors (see separate instruction)

6-24 months

(depending on environment)

5-7 years • Change cooling fans:

5-10 years • Change DC bus capacitors if DC voltage ripple is high

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•Check I/O terminals

• Check tightness of mains connection

• Clean cooling tunnel

• Check operation of cooling fan, check for corrosion on
terminals, busbars and other surfaces

• Check door and roof filters

-main fan

- fan of the LCL filter

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3.5 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 time of warranty is 18 months from the delivery or 12 months from the

commissioning whichever expires first (Vacon Warranty Terms).
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 first your distributor.

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4. TECHNICAL DATA

4.1 Power ratings

4.1.1 Vacon NXC – Mains voltage 380-500 V

High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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 I

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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)

Table 2. Power ratings and dimensions of Vacon NX 6- and 12-pulse drives supply voltage 380-500V

Mains voltage 380-500 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~

, 2 sec/20 sec, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

S

Loadability Motor shaft power

Frequency

converter

type

NXC0261 5 261 287 205 308 349 132 110 160 132 FR9 606x2275x605/371
NXC0300 5 300 330 245 368 444 160 132 200 160 FR9 606x2275x605/371
NXC0385 5 385 424 300 450 540 200 160 250 200 FR10 606x2275x605/371
NXC0460 5 460 506 385 578 693 250 200 315 250 FR10 606x2275x605/403
NXC0520 5 520 572 460 690 828 250 250 355 315 FR10 606x2275x605/403
NXC0590 5 590 649 520 780 936 315 250 400 355 FR11 806x2275x605/577
NXC0650 5 650 715 590 885 1062 355 315 450 400 FR11 806x2275x605/577
NXC0730 5 730 803 650 975 1170 400 355 500 450 FR11 806x2275x605/577
NXC0820 5 820 902 730 1095 1314 450 400 560 500 FR12 1206x2275x605/810
NXC0920 5 920 1012 820 1230 1476 500 450 630 560 FR12 1206x2275x605/810
NXC1030 5 1030 1133 920 1380 1656 560 500 710 630 FR12 1206x2275x605/810
NXC1150 5 1150 1265 1030 1545 1620 630 560 800 710 FR13 1406X2275X605/1000

NXC1300 5 1300 1430 1150 1725 2079 710 630 900 800 FR13

NXC1450 5 1450 1595 1300 1950 2484 800 710 1000 900 FR13

NXC1770 5 1770 1947 1600 2400 2880 1000 900 1200 1100 FR14 2806X2275X605/2440
NXC2150 5 2150 2365 1940 2910 3492 1200 1100 1500 1300 FR14 2806X2275X605/2500

Low High 400V supply 500V supply

(A)

Rated

over-

load

current

(A)

Max

current

I

S

Low

over-

load

P(kW)

High

over-

load

P(kW)

Rated

contin.

current

(A)

I

L

Rated

overload

current

(A)

Rated

contin.

current

I

H

Low

over-

load

P(kW)

High

over-

load

P(kW)

Frame

Dimensions and weight*

WxHxD/kg

6-p: 1606X2275X605/1150

12-p: 2006X2275X605/1150

6-p: 1606X2275X605/1150

12-p: 2006X2275X605/1150

NOTE! The rated currents in given ambient temperatures are achieved only when the switching
frequency is equal to or less than the factory default (automatic thermal management).

*The dimensions indicated are for the basic 6-pulse IP21 version of the converter cabinet. Some
options may increase the width, height or weight of the cabinet. See the delivery specific
documentation for more details.

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4.1.2 Vacon NXC low harmonic drives – Mains voltage 380-500 V

High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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 I

, 2 sec/20 sec, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

S

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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)

Table 3. Power ratings and dimensions of Vacon low-harmonic drives, supply voltage 380-500V

Mains voltage 380-500 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~

Loadability Motor shaft power

Frequency

converter

type

current I

NXC0261 5 261 287 205 308 349 132 110 AF9+AF9 1006x2275x605/680
NXC0300 5 300 330 245 368 444 160 132 AF9+AF9 1006x2275x605/680
NXC0385 5 385 424 300 450 540 200 160 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700
NXC0460 5 460 506 385 578 693 250 200 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700
NXC0520 5 520 572 460 690 828 250 250 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700
NXC0650 5 650 715 590 885 1062 355 315 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC0730 5 730 803 650 975 1170 400 355 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC0820 5 820 902 730 1095 1314 450 400 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC0920 5 920 1012 820 1230 1476 500 450 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC1030 5 1030 1133 920 1380 1656 560 500 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC1150 5 1150 1265 1030 1545 1620 630 560 AF13+AF13 2206X2275X605/1950
NXC1300 5 1300 1430 1150 1725 2079 710 630 AF13+AF13 2206X2275X605/1950
NXC1450 5 1450 1595 1300 1950 2484 800 710 AF13+AF13 2206X2275X605/1950
NXC1770 5 1770 1947 1600 2400 2880 1000 900 2xAF13+AF14 4406X2275X605/3900
NXC2150 5 2150 2365 1940 2910 3492 1200 1100 2xAF13+AF14 4406X2275X605/3900
NXC2700 5 2700 2970 2300 3278 3933 1500 1200 2xAF13+AF14 4406X2275X605/3900

Low High 400V supply

Rated

contin.

(A)

Rated

overload

current

L

(A)

Rated

contin.

current

(A)

I

H

Rated

overload

current

(A)

Max

current

I

S

Low

over-

load

P(kW)

High

over-

load

P(kW)

Frame

Dimensions and

weight*

WxHxD/kg

4

NOTE! The rated currents in given ambient temperatures are achieved only when the switching
frequency is equal to or less than the factory default (automatic thermal management).

*The dimensions indicated are for the basic low-harmonic IP21 version of the converter cabinet.
Some options increase the width, height or weight of the cabinet. Check the delivery specific
documentation for more details.

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4.1.3 Vacon NXP/C 6 – Mains voltage 500-690 V

High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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)

Table 4. Power ratings and dimensions of Vacon NX 6- and 12-pulse drives, supply voltage 500—690V

Mains voltage 500-690 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~

Loadability Motor shaft power

Frequency

converter

type

NXC0125 6 125 138 100 150 200 110 90 125 100 FR9 606x2275x605/371
NXC0144 6 144 158 125 188 213 132 110 150 125 FR9 606x2275x605/371
NXC0170 6 170 187 144 216 245 160 132 150 150 FR9 606x2275x605/371
NXC0208 6 208 229 170 255 289 200 160 200 150 FR9 606x2275x605/371
NXC0261 6 261 287 208 312 375 250 200 250 200 FR10 606x2275x605/341
NXC0325 6 325 358 261 392 470 315 250 300 250 FR10 606x2275x605/371
NXC0385 6 385 424 325 488 585 355 315 400 300 FR10 606x2275x605/371

NXC0416 6** 416 416 325 488 585 400 315 450 300 FR10 606x2275x605/371

NXC0460 6 460 506 385 578 693 450 355 450 400 FR11 806x2275x605/524
NXC0502 6 502 552 460 690 828 500 450 500 450 FR11 806x2275x605/524

NXC0590 6** 590 649 502 753 904 560 500 600 500 FR11 806x2275x605/577

NXC0650 6 650 715 590 885 1062 630 560 650 600 FR12 1206x2275x605/745
NXC0750 6 750 825 650 975 1170 710 630 800 650 FR12 1206x2275x605/745

NXC0820 6** 820 902 650 975 1170 800 630 750 650 FR12 1206x2275x605/745

NXC0920 6 920 1012 820 1230 1410 900 800 900 800 FR13 1406x2275x605/1000
NXC1030 6 1030 1130 920 1380 1755 1000 900 1000 900 FR13 1406x2275x605/1000

NXC1180 6** 1180 1298 1030 1463 1755 1150 1000 1100 1000 FR13 1406x2275x605/1000

NXC1500 6 1500 1650 1300 1950 2340 1500 1300 1500 1350 FR14 2406X2275X605/2350
NXC1900 6 1900 2090 1500 2250 2700 1800 1500 2000 1500 FR14 2806X2275X605/2440

NXC2250 6** 2250 2475 1900 2782 3335 2000 1800 2300 2000 FR14 2806X2275X605/2500

Low High 690V supply 575V supply

Rated

contin.

current I

(A)

overloa

L

current

Rated

d

(A)

Rated

contin.

current

(A)

I

H

50%

over-

load

current

(A)

Max

current

I

S

Low

over-

load

P(kW)

High

over-

load

P(kW)

Low

over-

load

P(hp)

High

over-

load

P(hp)

Frame

Dimensions and

weight*

WxHxD/kg

NOTE! The rated currents in given ambient temperatures are achieved only when the switching
frequency is equal to or less than the factory default (automatic thermal management).

*The dimensions indicated are for the basic 6-pulse IP21 version of the converter cabinet. Some
options increase the width, height or weight of the cabinet. Check the delivery specific
documentation for more details.

** Maximum ambient temperature +35 °C.

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4.1.4 Vacon NXC low harmonic drives – Mains voltage 525-690 V

High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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, Rated overload current, 1 min/10 min

Following continuous operation at rated output current, rated overload
current 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)

Table 5. Power ratings and dimensions of Vacon low-harmonic drives, supply voltage 525-690V

Mains voltage 525-690 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~

Loadability Motor shaft power

Frequency

converter type

current IL

NXC0125 6 125 138 100 150 200 110 90 AF9+AF9 1006x2275x605/680
NXC0144 6 144 158 125 188 213 132 110 AF9+AF9 1006x2275x605/680
NXC0170 6 170 187 144 216 245 160 132 AF9+AF9 1006x2275x605/680
NXC0208 6 208 229 170 255 289 200 160 AF9+AF9 1006x2275x605/680
NXC0261 6 261 287 208 312 375 250 200 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700
NXC0325 6 325 358 261 392 470 315 250 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700
NXC0385 6 385 424 325 488 585 355 315 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700

NXC0416 6** 416 416 325 488 585 400 315 AF10+AF10 1006x2275x605/700

NXC0460 6 460 506 385 578 693 450 355 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC0502 6 502 552 460 690 828 500 450 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400

NXC0590 6** 590 649 502 753 904 560 500 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400

NXC0650 6 650 715 590 885 1062 630 560 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400
NXC0750 6 750 825 650 975 1170 710 630 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400

NXC0820 6** 820 902 650 975 1170 750 650 2xAF10+AF12 2006x2275x605/1400

NXC0920 6 920 1012 820 1230 1476 900 800 AF13+AF13 2206x2275x605/1950
NXC1030 6 1030 1133 920 1380 1656 1000 900 AF13+AF13 2206x2275x605/1950

NXC1180 6** 1180 1298 1030 1463 1755 1150 1000 AF13+AF13 2206x2275x605/1950

NXC1500 6 1500 1650 1300 1950 2340 1500 1300 2xAF13+AF14 4406X2275X605/3900
NXC1900 6 1900 2090 1500 2250 2700 1800 1500 2xAF13+AF14 4406X2275X605/3900

NXC2250 6** 2250 2475 1900 2782 3335 2000 1800 2xAF13+AF14 4406X2275X605/3900

Low High 690V supply

Rated

contin.

(A)

Rated

overload

current (A)

Rated

contin.

current

IH (A)

50%

overload

current (A)

Max

current

I

S

Low

overload

P(kW)

High

Frame

overload

P(kW)

Dimensions and

weight*

WxHxD/kg

4

NOTE! The rated currents in given ambient temperatures are achieved only when the switching
frequency is equal to or less than the factory default (automatic thermal management).

*The dimensions indicated are for the basic low-harmonic IP21 version of the converter cabinet.
Some options increase the width, height or weight of the cabinet. Check the delivery specific
documentation for more details.

** Maximum ambient temperature +35 °C.

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4.2 Technical data

Table 6. Technical data

Mains connection

Motor connection

Input voltage U

Input frequency 45…66 Hz
Connection to mains Once per minute or less (normal case);
Supply earthing system TN-S, TN-C, TN-CS, TT or IT
Short circuit ratings Defined by ratings of installed fuses or circuit

Output voltage 0—U
Continuous output cur-

rent

Overloadability High: 1.5 x IH (1 min/10 min), Low: 1.1 x IL (1 min/10 min)
Starting current IS for 2 s every 20 s

Output frequency 0…320 Hz; (higher with special SW)
Control performance • Open Loop Vector Control (5-150% of base

in

380…500 V; 500…690 V; –10%…+10%

380...500 V;525...690 V; –10%…+10% (low harmonic
drives)

breaker(s). Max permitted values 50 kA
at 380...500 VAC, 40 kA at 525...690 VAC. Refer to
cabinet specific documentation for more details

in

Ambient temperature max. +40 °C (up to +50 °C
with current derating 1,5% per 1°).
See Table 2 and Table 4.

speed):
speed control 0.5%, dynamic 0.3%sec, torque
lin. <2%, torque rise time ~5 ms

• Closed Loop Vector Control (entire speed
range):
speed control 0.01%, dynamic 0.2%sec,
torque lin. <2%, torque rise time ~2 ms

Control

characteristics

Switching frequency NX_5:

NX_6:

Frequency reference
Analogue input
Panel reference

Field weakening point 8…320 Hz
Acceleration time 0.1…3000 sec
Deceleration time 0.1…3000 sec
Braking DC brake: 30% * TN (without brake option); flux

Resolution 0.1% (10-bit), accuracy ±1%
Resolution 0.01 Hz

braking

1…6 kHz; Factory default 3.6 kHz *
1…6 kHz; Factory default 1.5 kHz *

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Table 6. Technical data

Ambient conditions

EMC (at default

settings)

Ambient operating tem­perature

Storage temperature –40 °C…+70 °C
Relative humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing, non-corrosive,

Air quality:

- chemical vapours

- mechanical
particles

Cabinet surface treat­ment

Altitude 100% load capacity (no derating) up to 1,000 m

Vibration
EN50178/EN60068-2-6

Shock
EN50178, EN60068-2-27

Enclosure class IP21/NEMA1 standard in entire kW/HP range

Immunity Fulfils all EMC immunity requirements
Emissions EMC level L: EN 61800-3 (2004), Category C3

–10 °C (no frost)…+40 ºC

no dripping water

IEC 721-3-3, unit in operation, class 3C2
IEC 721-3-3, unit in operation, class 3S2

Nanoceramic pretreatment. Anodic dipcoat-priming
and textured powder-coating.

1-% derating for each 100m above 1000;
max. 3000 m (690 V max 2000 m).

Displacement amplitude 0.25 mm (peak) at 5…31 Hz
Max acceleration 1 G at 31…150 Hz
Use anti-vibration mountings under the drive if
extra vibration resistance is required.

UPS Drop Test (for applicable UPS weights)
Storage and shipping: max 15 G, 11 ms (in package)

IP54/NEMA12 option in entire kW/HP range
Pollution degree PD2

EMC level T: Low earth-current solution for IT­networks, EN 61800-3 (2004), Category C4 (can be
modified from level L units.

Safety

EN 50178 (1997), EN 60204-1 (1996), EN 60950
(2000, 3rd edition) (as relevant), CE, UL, CUL, EN
61800-5; (see unit nameplate for more detailed
approvals).
IEC 60664-1 and UL840 in overvoltage category III.

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Table 6. Technical data

Analogue input voltage 0…+10 V, Ri = 200 kΩ, (–10 V…+10 V joystick control)

Resolution 0.1%, accuracy ±1%

Analogue input current 0(4)…20 mA, Ri = 250 Ω differential; Resolution

0.1%, accuracy ±1%
Digital inputs (6) Positive or negative logic; 18…30 VDC
Auxiliary voltage +24 V, ±15%, max volt. ripple < 100 mVrms; max.

250 mA
Dimensioning: max. 1000 mA/control box

Control connections
(factory default I/O)

Output reference voltage +10 V, ±3%, max. load 10 mA
Analogue output 0(4)…20 mA; RL max. 500 Ω; Resolution 10 bit;

Accuracy ±2%
Digital outputs Open collector output, 50 mA/48 V
Relay outputs 2 programmable change-over relay outputs

Switching capacity: 24 VDC/8 A, 250 VAC/8 A,

125 VDC/0.4 A

Min. switching load: 5 V/10 mA

Protections

Thermistor input (OPT­A3)

Overvoltage trip limit
Undervoltage trip limit

Earth fault protection In case of earth fault in motor or motor cable, only

Mains supervision Trips if any of the input phases is missing
Motor phase supervision Trips if any of the output phases is missing
Overcurrent protection Yes
Unit overtemperature

protection
Motor overload

protection

Motor stall protection Ye s
Motor underload

protection
Short-circuit protection

of +24V and +10V
reference voltages

Galvanically isolated, Rtrip = 4.7 kΩ

NX_5: 911 VDC; NX_6: 1200 VDC

NX_5: 333 VDC; NX_6: 460 VDC

the frequency converter is protected

Yes

Yes **

Motor overload protection provided at 110% of full

load current

Yes

Yes

* The rated currents in given ambient temperatures are achieved only when the switching
frequency is equal to or less than the factory default. Thermal management might reduce the
switching frequency.

** System software version NXP00002V186 (or newer) must be used for the motor thermal memory
and memory retention functionality to conform to UL 508C requirements. If an older system
software version is used, motor overtemperature protection is required at installation to comply
with UL requirements.

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5.1 Dimensions

The table below shows the dimensional drawing of the basic cabinet. It is allowed to install NXC
drives side by side. Please note that certain NXC options will further affect the total width or height
of the cabinet. Always refer to the delivery specific information for the exact dimensions.

Figure 2. Basic cabinet dimensions

Table 7. NXC 6-pulse drives cabinet dimensions

Dimensions [mm] IP21 Dimensions [mm] IP54

Type

W1 H1 D1 W1 H1 D1

0261—0520 5
0125—0416 6

0650—0730 5
0460—0590 6

0820—1030 5
0650—0820 6

1150 5 1406** 2275* 605 1206** 2400* 605
1300—1450 5 1606** 2275* 605 1606 2400 605
0920—1180 6 1406** 2275* 605 1406 2400 605

1500 6 2406 2275* 605 2406** 2400* 605
1770—2150 5

1900—2250 6

606** 2275* 605 606** 2400* 605

806** 2275* 605 806** 2400* 605

1206** 2275* 605 1206** 2400* 605

2806 2275* 605 2806** 2400* 605

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Table 8. NXC 12-pulse drives cabinet dimensions

Dimensions [mm] IP21 Dimensions [mm] IP54

Type

W1 H1 D1 W1 H1 D1

0385—0520 5
0261—0416 6

0590—0730 5
0460—0590 6

0820—1030 5
0650—0820 6

1150 5
0920—1180 6

1300—1450 5 2006** 2275* 605 2006** 2400* 605
1770—2150 5

1500—2250 6

Table 9. NXC drive low-harmonic cabinet dimensions

Type

0261—0520 5
0125—0416 6

0590—1030 5
0460—0820 6

1150—1450 5
0920—1180 6

1770—2700 5
1500—2250 6

606** 2275* 605 606** 2400* 605

806** 2275* 605 806** 2400* 605

1206** 2275* 605 1206** 2400* 605

1406** 2275* 605 1406** 2400* 605

2806** 2275* 605 2806** 2400* 605

Dimensions [mm] IP21 Dimensions [mm] IP54

W1 H1 D1 W1 H1 D1

1006** 2275* 605 1006** 2405* 605

2006** 2275* 605 2006** 2405* 605

2206** 2275* 605 2206** 2445* 605

4406** 2275* 605 4406** 2445* 605

* the options +GPL or +GPH (Plinth) increase the height by 100mm or 200mm respectively
** some options, e.g. +CIT (Top input cabling +400mm), +COT (Top output cabling +400mm) and +ODU

(output du/dt filter +400mm) affect the width of the cabinet

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Min 60°

Min 60°

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5.2 Lifting the unit out of the transport packaging

The unit is delivered either in a wooden box or a wooden cage. The box may be transported either
horizontally or vertically, while transportation of the cage in a horizontal position is not allowed.
Always refer to shipping marks for more detailed information. To lift the unit out of the box, use
lifting equipment capable of handling the weight of the cabinet.

There are lifting lugs on the top of the cabinet and these lugs can be used to lift the cabinet into an
upright position and to move it to the place needed.

Figure 3. Lifting the unit

NOTE! Location of lifting lugs varies between different frames.
Recycle the packaging material according to local regulations.

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5.3 Fixing the unit to the floor or to the wall

Before starting the installation work make sure that the level of the floor is within acceptable limits.
The maximum deviation from the basic level can be no more than 5 mm over 3 m distance. The
maximum acceptable height difference between cabinet front and rear edges should be within +2/

-0mm limit.
The cabinet should always be fixed to the floor or to the wall. Depending on installation conditions,

the cabinet sections can be fixed in different ways. There are holes in the front corners which can
be used for fixing. Additionally, the rails on the top of the cabinet have fixing lugs for fixing the
cabinet to the wall.

Welding of the cabinet might risk sensitive components in the converter.
Ensure that no earthing currents can flow through any part of the converter.

5.3.1 Fixing to the floor and to the wall

In installations where the cabinet is mounted against the wall, it is more convenient to fix the top of
the cabinet to the wall. Fix the cabinet in the two front corners to the floor with bolts. Fix the top part
to the wall with bolts. Note that the rails and the fixing lugs can be moved horizontally to make sure
the cabinet stands in a horizontal position. In converters consisting of more than one cabinet
section, fix all sections in the same way.

Figure 4. Fixing the cabinet to the floor and to the wall

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5.3.2 Fixing to the floor only

NOTE! This option is not available for FR13 and bigger units. For fixing FR13 and bigger units see
delivery specific documentation.

If bottom-only fixing is used, additional fixing brackets (Rittal part.nr. 8800.210) or equivalent are
necessary. Fix the cabinet to the floor in the front with bolts and use the fixing brackets in the
middle. Fix all cabinet sections in the same way.

Figure 5. Fixing all for corners to the floor

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Terminal numbers

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5.4 AC choke connections

NOTE! The NXC low-harmonic drive incorporates an LCL filter instead of AC chokes and this
instruction can be ignored.

The AC input choke carries out several functions in the Vacon NX 6- and 12-pulse frequency
converter. The input choke is needed as an essential component for motor control, to protect the
input and DC-link components against abrupt changes of current and voltage as well as to function
as a protection against harmonics.

The NXC 6- and 12-pulse frequency converter is equipped with one or more input AC chokes. The
chokes have two inductance levels to optimise the functionality at different supply voltages. In the
installation phase, the wiring of the chokes should be checked and changed if needed (not for FR9).

The input is always connected to terminal #1 (see picture below) and should not be changed. The
output of the choke should be connected to terminal #2 or #3 (see picture below) according to the
table below. The terminals are marked with inductance values and applicable voltage.

In units FR10 to FR12, the connection is changed by moving the cable to the appropriate terminals.
In FR13/14, the bridges of the busbar connection should be moved according to the settings shown
in the table.

In units with two or more parallel chokes (some FR11 as well as all FR12 and FR13)
all chokes have to be wired in the same way. If chokes are wired differently the con­verter may be damaged.

Figure 6. Input chokes

Supply voltage

400-480 Vac/50-60 Hz

(500 V unit)

500 Vac/50 Hz

(500 V unit)

500 Vac/50 Hz

(690 V unit)

575-690 Vac/50-60 Hz

(690 V unit)

Converter

connection

(terminals)

2

3

3

3

Figure 7. Input chokes tapping in FR13/14 units

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5.5 Auxiliary voltage transformer tappings

NOTE! An auxiliary voltage transformer is always included as standard in NXC low-harmonic drives.
If the drive is ordered with an auxiliary voltage transformer for 230V auxiliary voltage supply (+ATx

option) the tappings of the transformer have to be set according to the mains voltage.
The tappings of the transformer in 500V drives is by default set to 400V or 500V and in 690V drives

to 690V unless otherwise ordered.
Locate the transformer in the lower part of the cabinet. The primary side of the transformer has

tappings that correspond to standard main voltages. Change to tapping to correspond to the mains
voltage in use.

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