Pre/Post Lube - Danfoss VLT AQUA Drive FC 202 Design Manual

Application Examples
Depending on the application and the purpose of using it,
this feature can be used as a preventive or reactive
measure and can be triggered/started in the following
ways:
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On each start command (29-11 Derag at Start/
Stop)
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On each stop command (29-11 Derag at Start/
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Stop)
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On each start/stop command (29-11 Derag at
Start/Stop)
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On digital input (parameter group 5-1* Digital
Inputs)
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On drive action with the smart logic controller
(13-52 SL Controller Action)
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As timed action (parameter group 23-** Time-
based Functions)
•
On high power (parameter group 29-2* Derag
Power Tuning)

4.2.4 Pre/post Lube

Certain motors require lubrication of their mechanical parts
before and during running to prevent damage/wear. This is
especially the case when the motor has not been running
for extended periods of time. Pre-lube also supports
applications that may require certain exhaust fans to be
running. The Pre-lube feature signals an external device to
start performing a specific action for a user-defined period
of time beginning at the rising edge of a run command
(for example, start request). Furthermore, a start delay
(1-71 Start Delay) can be entered such that the pre-lube
only occurs while the adjustable frequency drive is
stopped and the pre-lube completes just before the
adjustable frequency drive starts to ramp up. Pre-lube can
also be configured such that the external device remains
signaled at all times when the adjustable frequency drive
is in a running state or such that the signal stays on after
the motor has stopped (29-42 Post Lube Time). Application
examples include a device to lubricate the mechanical
parts of a motor/pump or some type of exhaust fan unit.
An example use case for a lubrication device would be to
start lubrication at the rising edge of a start request. Delay
the start for a period of time and stop lubrication when
the delay expires and the adjustable frequency drive starts.
Figure 4.2 shows a different usage of the feature. In this
case, the delay expires while the adjustable frequency
drive is already ramping up. See the related parameters in
Table 4.1.
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Figure 4.2 Pre/post Lube Function Example
Parameter and
Name
29-40 Pre/Post
Lube Function
29-41 Pre Lube
Time
29-42 Post Lube
Time
Table 4.1 Pre/Post Lube Parameters
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MAX
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MIN
0
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Speed curve
Start command (for example, terminal 18)
Pre lube output signal
Start command issued (for example, terminal 18 is set
active). The start delay timer (1-71 Start Delay) and the
pre lube timer (29-41 Pre Lube Time).
The start delay timer expires. The adjustable frequency
drive starts to ramp up.
The pre-lube timer (29-41 Pre Lube Time) expires.
Description Settings
Select the pre/post [0]*Disabled
lube function. Use [1] Pre-lube only
1-71 Start Delay to [2] Pre & running
set the delay before [3] Pre & running
the motor will start & post
ramping.
Enter the duration of 0-600 (*10)
the signal after the
start signal. Used
only when [1] Pre
lube Only is selected
in 29-40 Pre/Post Lube
Function.
Select the duration of 0-600 (*10)
the signal after the
motor has stopped.
Used only when [3]
Pre & running & post
is selected in
29-40 Pre/Post Lube
Function.
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