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PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive
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www.aotewell.com
This document explains the 5 BASIC STEPS needed to install and perform a
Basic Start-up of the PowerFlex® 70 AC drive. A Human Interface Module
(HIM) is required to perform the Basic Start-up routine that is covered in this
manual.
The information provided in this manual is intended for qualified installers
only.
These documents contain more information for related products from Rockwell
Automation.
Resource
PowerFlex 70 AC Drives Technical Data, publication
20A-TD001
PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User
Manual, publication
20A-UM001
DriveGuard® Safe Torque Off Option (Series B) for
PowerFlex 40P and PowerFlex 70 AC Drives,
publication
PFLEX-UM003
PowerFlex Communication Adapter User Manuals,
publication 20COMM-UMxxx (Adapter-specific user
manual)
Dynamic Braking Resistor Calculator,
publication
PFLEX-AT001
PowerFlex 70 and 700 Reference Manual - Volume 1,
publication
PFLEX-RM001
PowerFlex 70 EC and 70 VC Reference Manual,
publication
PFLEX-RM004
Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for Pulse Width
Modulated (PWM) AC Drives,
publication
DRIVES-IN001
Industry Installation Guidelines for Pulse Width
Modulated (PWM) AC Drives,
publication
DRIVES-AT003
Product Certifications website,
http://www.ab.com
sales@aotewell.com
Industry Automation
Description
This publication provides detailed drive specifications, option
specifications, and input protection device ratings.
Provides the basic information that is needed to start up and
troubleshoot the PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive.
Provides information for the installation and operation of the
DriveGuard Safe Torque Off option.
Provides information for the installation and operation of the
various communication protocol adapters available for the
drive.
Provided information for determining dynamic braking
requirements and evaluating resistors for dynamic braking.
Provides detailed information for specifications and
dimensions, operation, and dynamic brake selection for the
drive.
Provides detailed drive information including operation,
parameter descriptions, and programming.
Provides the basic information that is needed to properly wire
and ground Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) AC drives.
Provides basic information for enclosure systems and
environmental/location considerations (to help protect
against environmental contaminants), and power and
grounding considerations that are needed to properly install
AC drives.
Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other
certification details.
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  • Page 1 Provided information for determining dynamic braking publication PFLEX-AT001 requirements and evaluating resistors for dynamic braking. PowerFlex 70 and 700 Reference Manual - Volume 1, Provides detailed information for specifications and publication PFLEX-RM001 dimensions, operation, and dynamic brake selection for the drive.
  • Page 2 To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative. Allen-Bradley Drives Technical Support Use the contacts information provided in this table for PowerFlex 70 technical support, including spare parts information. Online at… By Email at…...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table of Contents Catalog Number Explanation ......... . . 4 Step 1: Read the Precautions and General Information .

  • Page 4: Catalog Number Explanation

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Catalog Number Explanation This table provides a description of the drive catalog numbers. Position Number Drive ND Rating ND Rating Code Type 400V, 50 Hz Input 600V, 60 Hz Input...
  • Page 5 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Catalog Number Explanation (Continued) Position Number Documentation Emission Class Control & I/O Code Type Code Rating Code Control Safe-Off Manual Filtered Standard & B Frames (Optional) No Manual Enhanced C, D, &...

  • Page 6: Step 1: Read The Precautions And General Information

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 1: Read the Precautions Qualified Personnel and General Information ATTENTION: Only qualified personnel familiar with adjustable frequency AC drives and associated machinery can plan or implement the installation, startup, and subsequent maintenance of the system.
  • Page 7 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive ATTENTION: The “adjust freq” portion of the bus regulator function is useful for preventing nuisance overvoltage faults that result from aggressive decelerations, overhauling loads, and eccentric loads. It forces the output frequency to be greater than commanded frequency while the drive’s bus...

  • Page 8: Emc Instructions

    Many factors can influence total machine/installation compliance. • PowerFlex drives can generate conducted low-frequency disturbances (harmonic emissions) on the AC supply system. More information regarding harmonic emissions can be found in the PowerFlex 70 EC and 70 VC Reference Manual, publication PFLEX-RM004.
  • Page 9 Essential Requirements for CE Compliance These eight conditions must be satisfied for PowerFlex drives to meet the requirements of EN61800-3: • Standard PowerFlex 70 CE compatible drive. • Review important precautions/attention statements throughout this manual before installing the drive. • The drive installation cannot include the encoder interface option (20A-ENC-1, drive catalog number, position 16 must be 0.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Mount The Drive - Minimum Requirements

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table 1 - PowerFlex 70 EN61800-3 EMC Compatibility Second Environment First Restrict Motor Internal External Input Ferrite Environment Cable to 40 m Filter Filter Restricted Frame Drive Description (131 ft)

  • Page 11: Power Ratings, Dimensions, And Approximate Weights

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Ratings, Dimensions, and Approximate Weights This section provides power ratings, dimensions, and weights for the drives. Table 2 - Power Ratings Output Power Frame Size 208…240V AC Input 400…480V AC Input...
  • Page 12 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Figure 2 - Dimension Drawings IP20 and IP66 NEMA/UL Type 1 and 4X/12 Flange Mount Table 3 - Dimensions and Approximate Weights Dimensions, mm (in.) Weight Frame kg (lb) IP20 NEMA/UL Type 1 122.4...
  • Page 13 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Figure 3 - PowerFlex 70 IP20 NEMA/UL Type 1 Bottom View Dimensions, mm (in.) Frame A Frame B (For some drive ratings, the fan is not present.) 127.5 (5.02) 86.4 (3.40)
  • Page 14 49.1 (1.93) 77.3 (3.04) 75.5 (2.97) 99.6 (3.92) 102.0 (4.02) 115.9 (4.56) 120.1 (4.73) Figure 5 - PowerFlex 70 IP 54 / IP 66 NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 Bottom View Dimensions, mm (in.) Frame E 22.5 (0.89) 44.5 (1.75) 163.4 (6.43) 139.9...
  • Page 15 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Figure 6 - PowerFlex 70 Flange Mount Bottom View Dimensions, mm (in.) Frame A Frame C 103.2 (4.06) 129.3 (5.09) 22.2 (0.87) Dia. 22.2 (0.87) Dia. 51.3 (2.02) 4 Places 75.4 (2.97)
  • Page 16 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Figure 7 - PowerFlex 70 Cutout Dimensions Frame A Frame B Frame C 156,0 205,2 219,0 (6.14) (8.62) (8.08) 140,7 202,0 190,0 (5.54) (7.95) (7.48) 70,7 101,0 95,0 (2.78) (3.98)

  • Page 17: Step 3: Wire The Drive - Wire Recommendations

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 3: Wire the Drive – Wire This section describes wiring recommendations for the drive. Recommendations Opening the Cover To open the cover, follow the steps for your drive enclosure shown below.

  • Page 18: Ac Supply Source Considerations

    Grounding these terminals can cause signal noise. AC Supply Source Considerations PowerFlex 70 drives are suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering up to a maximum of 200,000 rms symmetrical amperes, and a maximum of 600V.
  • Page 19 Width Modulated (PWM) AC Drives, publication DRIVES-IN001. Single-phase Input Power The PowerFlex 70 drive is typically used with a three-phase input supply. The drive is listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to operate on single-phase input power. Single-phase operation provides 50% of the three-phase rated current.

  • Page 20: Power Terminal Block

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Terminal Block Figure 8 - Typical Power Terminal Block Location (B frame shown) IP 20 (NEMA/UL Type 1) IP 66 (NEMA/UL Type 4X/12) Table 5 - Power Terminal Block Specifications...
  • Page 21 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Cable Entry Plate Removal If more wiring access is needed, the cable entry plate on all drive frames can be removed. Loosen the screws that secure the plate to the heat sink and slide out the plate.

  • Page 22: General Grounding Requirements

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive General Grounding Requirements IMPORTANT The safety ground for the drive (PE) must be connected to system ground. Ground impedance must conform to the requirements of national and local industrial safety regulations and/or electrical codes. Check the integrity of all ground connections periodically.

  • Page 23: Power Wiring

    Some local codes require redundant ground connections. Periodically check the integrity of all connections. See the instructions supplied with the filter ATTENTION: The PowerFlex 70 does not provide branch short circuit protection. See Drive, Fuse, and Circuit Breaker Ratings on page for the recommended fuse or circuit breaker to protect against short circuits.
  • Page 24 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Shielded/Armored Cable Shielded cable contains the general benefits of multi-conductor cable with the added benefit of a copper braided shield that can contain much of the noise that is generated by a typical AC Drive. Use shielded cable for installations with sensitive equipment such as weigh scales, capacitive proximity switches, and other devices that can be affected by electrical noise in the distribution system.

  • Page 25: Electronic Motor Overload Protection

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Motor Cable Lengths Typically, motor lead lengths less than 30 m (approximately 100 ft) are acceptable. However, if your application requires longer lengths, refer to Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) AC Drives, publication DRIVES-IN001, for details.
  • Page 26 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table 8 - 208/240 Volt AC Three-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices Dual Motor Input Element Time Non-time Circuit Circuit (7) (8) Rating Ratings Output Amps Delay Fuse...
  • Page 27 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table 9 - 400/480 Volt AC Three-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices (Continued) Dual Motor Input Element Time Non-time Circuit Circuit (7) (8) Rating Ratings Output Amps...
  • Page 28 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table 11 - 208/240 Volt AC Single-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices (Continued) Dual Motor Input Element Time Non-time Circuit Circuit (7) (8) Rating Ratings Output Amps...

  • Page 29: Disconnecting Movs And Common Mode Capacitors

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table 13 - 600 Volt AC Single-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices Dual Motor Input Element Time Non-time Circuit Circuit (7) (8) Rating Ratings Output Amps Delay Fuse...
  • Page 30 S/L2 T/L3 DC– Jumper Wire Jumper Wire All PowerFlex 70 240V, 480V, and 600V AC input drives are shipped with the DC IMPORTANT bus common mode capacitors referenced to ground. Specific drive catalog numbers are listed below. Voltage Cat. No.
  • Page 31 Jumper Installation, Removal, and Storage PowerFlex 70 drives utilize plug-in style jumpers. Most drives have a jumper storage area inside the front cover. Store any extra jumpers, or jumpers that have been removed, in this storage area.
  • Page 32 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Jumper Settings and Locations Factory Default Jumper Settings DC Bus Common Mode MOV/Input Filter Caps Caps Power Source Type JP2/JP3 Not applicable Solid ground Installed Verify that the jumper at “JP2/JP3” is installed.
  • Page 33 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Factory Default Jumper Settings DC Bus Common Mode MOV/Input Filter Caps Caps Power Source Type JP2/JP3 JP3A/JP3B Solid ground Installed Installed Verify that the jumpers at both locations (JP2/JP3 and JP3A/JP3B) are installed.
  • Page 34 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Factory Default Jumper Settings DC Bus Common Mode MOV/Input Filter Caps Caps Power Source Type JP1/JP2 JP3/JP4 Solid ground Installed Installed Verify that the jumpers at both locations (JP1/JP2 and JP3/JP4) are installed.

  • Page 35: Step 4: I/O Wiring

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 4: I/O Wiring Important points to remember about I/O wiring: • Use copper wire. Wire gauge requirements and recommendations are based on 75 °C (167 °F). Do not reduce wire gauge when you are using higher temperature wire.

  • Page 36: I/O Terminal Positions

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive I/O Terminal Positions Table 17 - I/O Terminal Designations – Standard and Enhanced Control Related Signal Factory Default Description Parameters Digital In 1 Stop – CF 11.2 mA at 24V DC 361…366...

  • Page 37: I/O Wiring Examples

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive I/O Wiring Examples This section shows examples of typical I/O wiring. Input/Output Connection Example Required Parameter Settings Potentiometer unipolar Select speed reference source: speed reference Param. 090 = 2 “Analog In 2”...
  • Page 38 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Input/Output Connection Example Required Parameter Settings Enable input Standard control Shown in enabled state. Param. 366 = 1 “Enable” Important: Digi Enhanced control tal inputs are not designed to work with a pulsed Param.

  • Page 39: Hardware Enable Circuitry (Only Enhanced Control)

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Hardware Enable Circuitry (Only Enhanced Control) By default, you can program a digital input as an enable input. The status of this input is interpreted by drive software. If the application requires the drive to be disabled without software interpretation, a hardware enable configuration is used.

  • Page 40: Encoder Interface Option (Only Enhanced Control)

    For detailed information on installing and wiring a safety relay system, refer to the DriveGuard Safe Torque Off Option (Series B) for PowerFlex 40P and PowerFlex 70 AC Drives User Manual, publication PFLEX-UM003. If the Safe Torque Off board is removed from the drive, pins 3...
  • Page 41 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Figure 14 - Sample Encoder Wiring Connection Example Connection Example +12V DC (250 mA) Encoder power – Common internal drive SHLD to SHLD power External Encoder power Power Internal (drive) 12V Supply –external...

  • Page 42: Step 5: Start-Up Checklist

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 5: Start-up Checklist • This checklist supports the basic start-up menu option. See Start-up Routines on page for information on other start-up routines. • A HIM is required to run the basic start-up routine.

  • Page 43: Information About Start-Up Motor Tests

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive The basic start-up routine asks simple questions and prompts you to input required information. See also Common I/O Programming Changes on page 49. Information About Start-up Motor Tests Control schemes vary based on the Start/Jog Source that is selected in Step 3.

  • Page 44: Appendix A: Startup And Troubleshooting

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Appendix A: Startup and This section includes information for starting and troubleshooting the drive. Troubleshooting First Power-up Menu Structure English? Français? ¿Español? Italiano? Deutsch? Português? Nederlands? Not Selected Main Menu:...

  • Page 45: Human Interface Module (Him) Overview

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Human Interface Module (HIM) Overview This section provides information for operating the HIM. LCD Display Elements Display Description F-> Power Loss Auto Direction⎥ Drive Status⎥ Alarm⎥ Auto/Man⎥ Information Commanded or Output Frequency...
  • Page 46 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive HIM Main Menu Main Menu Screen Menu Selections Main Menu: F-> Power Loss Auto Diagnostics Parameter Main Menu: Device Select Diagnostics Memory Storage Parameter Start-Up Device Select Preferences ALT Functions...

  • Page 47: Start-Up Routines

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Start-up Routines The PowerFlex 70 is designed so that startup is simple and efficient. If you have an LCD HIM, two start-up methods are provided. Select the desired start-up routine that is needed for the application: •...

  • Page 48: Running S.m.a.r.t. Start

    Running S.M.A.R.T. Start During a startup, most applications require changes to a few parameters. The LCD HIM on a PowerFlex 70 drive offers S.M.A.R.T. start, and displays the most commonly changed parameters. With these parameters you can set the following functions: •...

  • Page 49: Drive Status Indicators

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Drive Status Indicators Name Color State Description Green Flashing The d rive is ready but is not running, and no faults are present. Steady The drive is running and no faults are present.

  • Page 50: Control Scheme

    From the HIM Main Menu, select Memory Storage/Reset To Defaults. Troubleshooting – Abbreviated Fault and Alarm Listing For a complete listing of faults and alarms, refer to the PowerFlex 70 User Manual, publication 20A-UM001. Table 21 - Abbreviated Fault Table...
  • Page 51 It is typically 200…250% of the drive continuous rating. (1) See the PowerFlex 70 User Manual, publication 20A-UM001, for a description of fault types. Rockwell Automation Publication 20A-IN009E-EN-P - January 2015 HongKong|UK|China sales@aotewell.com...
  • Page 52 To correct: Verify/reprogram the parameters that reference an analog input Reprogram [Digital In3] to another function or “Unused.” (1) See PowerFlex 70 User Manual, publication 20A-UM001, for a description of alarm types. Rockwell Automation Publication 20A-IN009E-EN-P - January 2015 HongKong|UK|China sales@aotewell.com...

  • Page 53: Common Symptoms And Corrective Actions

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Common Symptoms and Corrective Actions Table 23 - Drive Does Not Start From Start or Run Inputs Wired to the Terminal Block Cause Indication Corrective Action Drive is Faulted Flashing red status Clear fault.

  • Page 54: Manually Clearing Faults

    Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table 25 - Drive Does Not Respond to Changes in Speed Command Cause Indication Corrective Action No value is coming from the source LCD HIM 1. If the source is an analog input, check wiring and use a meter to check for presence of signal.
  • Page 55 Aotewell Ltd www.aotewell.com Industry Automation PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 20A-IN009E-EN-P - January 2015 HongKong|UK|China sales@aotewell.com +86-755-8660-6182...
  • Page 56 Your comments will help us serve your documentation needs better. If you have any suggestions on how to improve this document, complete this form, publication RA-DU002, available at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. U.S. Allen-Bradley Drives Technical Support - Tel: (1) 262.512.8176, Fax: (1) 262.512.2222, E-mail: support@drives.ra.rockwell.com Online: www.ab.com/support/abdrives Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation, PowerFlex, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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