5. Installation on Pedestal - IP 21 / IP 54 Units 6. Start-Up Check Connection Examples Electrical Installation Procedures Programming Procedures - VLT 5000 Programming Procedures - VLT 6000 HVAC, VLT 8000 AQUA and VLT 4000 Motor Start 7. Service During Use 8. Drawings Index MI.90.J2.02 - VLT...
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® 5000/6000/8000 1. General Information High Power Installation Guide MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Consequently, the instructions in this manual, as well as national and local rules and safety regulations, must be complied with. Installation in high altitudes: By altitudes above 2 km, please contact Danfoss Drives regarding PELV. 1.1.2. Safety Regulations The frequency converter must be disconnected from mains if repair work is to be carried out.
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24 V DC, load-sharing (linkage of DC intermediate circuit), as well as the motor connection for kinetic back-up. D1 and D2 enclosures: Wait at least 20 minutes. E1 enclosures: Wait at least 46 minutes. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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VLT 4000 VT 525-600 V AC VLT 4102-4202 VLT 4252-4402 (North America) Detailed technical information about the product can be found in the Operating Instructions for the respective frequency converter series. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® 5000/6000/8000 2. Preinstallation High Power Installation Guide MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Remove the cardboard box and handle the frequency converter on the pallet, as long it is possible. Remark: The card box cover contains a drilling master for the mounting holes. Illustration 2.1: Mounting Template MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
In addition space in front of the unit must be considered to open the door of the panels. Illustration 3.2: Space in front of IP21/IP54 enclo- Illustration 3.1: Space in front of IP21/IP54 enclo- sure type E1. sure type D1 and D2. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 3.3: Airflow direction and necessary space for cooling Left: Enclosure IP21/54, D1 and D2. Right: Enclosure IP00, D1, D2 and E1. Illustration 3.4: Airflow direction and necessary space for cooling - Enclosure IP21/54, E1 MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 3.6: Position of power connections - Disconnect Be aware that the power cables are heavy and hard to bend. Consider the optimum position of the frequency converter for ensuring easy installation of the cables. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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262 (10.3) 189 (7.4) 185 (7.3) 196 (7.7) 192 (7.6) 260 (10.2) 273 (10.7) 260 (10.2) 273 (10.7) Table 3.1: Cable positions as shown in drawings above. Dimensions in mm (inch). MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Terminal locations - E1 enclosures Take the following position of the terminals into consideration when designing the cable access. Illustration 3.7: IP00 enclosure power connection positions Illustration 3.8: IP00 enclosure power connection positions MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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3. Installation High Power Installation Guide Illustration 3.9: IP00 enclosure power connections positions of disconnect switch Illustration 3.10: IP21 (NEMA Type 1) and IP54 (NEMA Type 12) enclosure power connection positions MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 3.11: IP21 (NEMA type 1) and IP54 (NEMA type 12) enclosure power connection positions (detail Illustration 3.12: IP21 (NEMA type 1) and IP54 (NEMA type 12) enclosure power connection position of disconnect switch MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Each terminal allows use of up to 4 cables with cable lugs or use of standard box lug. Earth is connected to relevant termination point in the drive. Illustration 3.13: Terminal in details Illustration 3.14: Position of earth terminals IP00 MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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D1 and D2 170 m /h (100 cfm) 765 m /h (450 cfm) IP54 / NEMA 12 340 m /h (200 cfm) 1444 m /h (850 cfm) Table 3.2: Heat Sink Air Flow MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The hot air is ventilated out of the back of the enclosure. This offers a solution where the hot cooling air from the frequency converter does not cause heating of the control room. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(8.9 in) below the frequency converter is needed. Mount the bolts at the bottom and lift the frequency converter up on the bolts. Tilt the frequency converter against the wall and mount the upper bolts. Tighten all four bolts to secure the frequency converter against the wall. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Details can be found later in a later section of this Installation Guide and in the information included in the Pedestal kit. D1 and D2 enclosures Ordering No. 176F1827 Illustration 3.19: Drive on Pedestal MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If the gland plate is not mounted, it may trip the unit. Illustration 3.22: Cable entry viewed from the bot- tom of the frequency converter - Enclosure D1 and MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
• Remove the two front screws • Insert the drip shield and replace screws • Torque the screws to 5,6 Nm (50 in- lbs) Illustration 3.25: Drip shield installation. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If 24 V external DC supply is connected or switched on at the same time as the mains supply, a time of min. 200 msec. must be set in parameter 120 Start delay. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Torque: 0.5 - 0.6 Nm (5 in-lbs) Screw size: M3 Function Relay output, 1+3 break, 1+2 make. See the Operating In- structions. 4, 5 Relay output, 4+5 make. See the Operating Instructions. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Recommended fuses can be seen in the Operating Instructions. Always ensure that proper fusing is made according to local regulation. Illustration 3.28: Compact IP 00 (Chassis), enclosure D1 MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 3.29: Compact IP 21 (NEMA 1) and IP 54 (NEMA 12), enclosure D1 with disconnect fuse and RFI filter Illustration 3.30: Compact IP 00 (Chassis) with disconnect, fuse and RFI filter, enclosure D2 MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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3. Installation Illustration 3.31: Compact IP 21 (NEMA 1) and IP 54 (NEMA 12) with disconnect, fuse and RFI filter, enclo- sure D2 Illustration 3.32: Compact IP 00 (Chassis), enclosure E1 MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® 5000/6000/8000 3. Installation High Power Installation Guide Illustration 3.33: Compact IP 00 (Chassis) with disconnect, fuse and RFI filter, enclosure E1 Illustration 3.34: Position of earth terminals IP00 MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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3. Installation Illustration 3.35: Compact IP 21 (NEMA 1) and IP 54 (NEMA 12) enclosure E1 Illustration 3.36: Position of earth terminals IP21 (NEMA type 1) and IP54 (NEMA type 12) MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The RFI switch is not to be operated with mains connected to the unit. Check that the mains supply has been disconnected before operating the RFI switch. Open RFI switch is only allowed at factory set switching frequencies. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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3.2.8. Motor cable The motor must be connected to terminals U/T1/96, V/T2/97, W/T3/98. Earth to terminal 99. All types of three-phase asynchronous standard motors can be used with a frequency converter unit. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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104 and 105, the frequency converter will trip on alarm 29. Normally closed: 104-106 (factory installed jumper) Normally open: 104-105 Terminal No. Function 106, 104, 105 Brake resistor temperature switch. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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3.2.12. Shielding against Electrical Noise Before mounting the mains power cable, NOTE: The EMC metal cover is only included mount the EMC metal cover to ensure best in units with an RFI filter. EMC performance. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
The fans are connected from factory to be supplied form a common AC line (jumpers be- tween 100-102 and 101-103). If external supply is needed, the jumpers are removed and the supply is connected to terminals 100 and 101. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
175R1036 - Mounting templates and top/bottom cut out for Rittal enclosure. All fasteners are either: • 10 mm, M5 Nuts torque to 2.3 Nm (20 in-lbs) • T25 Torx screws torque to 2.3 Nm (20 in-lbs) MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 4.3: Bottom duct adapter Illustration 4.4: Bottom duct adapter with gasket installed MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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For the D2 and E1 frame use two supports per side. If additional components are mounted on the same back panel, consult Rittal manual for additional support requirements. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 4.12: Rittal enclosure top with cutout Standard Rittal enclosures top is cut. Gasket is not used on the cutout. Gasket is part of duct work. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Apply the gasket to the top duct closing plate and install. Install the enclosure top. Top duct installation is complete. Illustration 4.18: Top duct installed Illustration 4.19: Top duct closing plate with gas- MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The duct assembly is used to mark the bottom cutout. Temporarily install the bottom duct work as shown to the right. Use the inside of the ductwork to mark the bottom of the en- closure for the opening. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Illustration 4.30: Move mounting screws from the outer hole to the inner hole Install the front cover of the duct and the ca- ble clamp base if used. Install the two remain- ing gland plates. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® 5000/6000/8000 4. Duct Work Cooling Kit for IP00 Units High Power Installation Guide Illustration 4.31: Bottom duct installed. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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After the frequency converter has been placed on the pedestal, slide the frequency converter engages the retaining bracket on the pedestal and mount screws as shown. Illustration 5.5: Mounting of drive to pedestal. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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High Power Installation Guide 5. Installation on Pedestal - IP 21 / IP 54 Units Illustration 5.6: Two nuts at rear side. Illustration 5.7: Three front screws. Illustration 5.8: Frame D2 with pedestal installed MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® 5000/6000/8000 6. Start-Up Check High Power Installation Guide MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
6.1.1. Connection Examples For details see the Operating Instructions of the specific frequency converters. Brake terminals 81 and 82 are not available in VLT 6000, VLT 8000 and VLT 4000 series. * Depends on parameter settings. 6.1.2. Electrical Installation Procedures The following procedure will guide you through a correct electrical installation of your VLT fre- quency converter.
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Check for proper mains fuses. See in the relevant Operating Instructions. Check for a proper earthing. Check for proper mains, load sharing, brake and motor connection. Check that there are no tools in the enclosure. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Parameter 207 Ramp down time Parameter 208 Set Operation site, parameter 002 for Local. 6.1.4. Programming Procedures - VLT 6000 HVAC, VLT 8000 AQUA and VLT 4000 The frequency converter is programmed over the control panel. Press [QUICK MENU]. The Quick Menu appears in the display. Choose parameters by means of ↑...
Set motor speed in parameter 003 by VLT 5000. Set motor speed with the +/- keys on LCP of VLT 6000, VLT 8000 and VLT 4000. Check if the direction of rotation is as shown in the display. It can be changed by swapping two phases of the motor cable.
Heat sink temperature at a defined ambient temperature • Intermediate voltage • ..Based on these registrations it is possible to follow trends that indicate if maintenance is necessary or other changes to the operating conditions. MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® 5000/6000/8000 8. Drawings High Power Installation Guide MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Installation Of 24 Volt External Dc Supply Installation On Pedestal Isolated Mains It Mains Lifting Load Sharing Mains Connection Mechanical Brake Mechanical Installation Motor Cable Motor Start Ordering Pedestal Installation Power Connections Programming Procedures Rfi Switch MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® 5000/6000/8000 High Power Installation Guide Index Service During Use Shielded Cables Terminal Locations Torque Unintended Start Unpacking Weight And Dimensions Wire Access MI.90.J2.02 - VLT ® is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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