3.3.1.2 Mechanical connection of the water cooling of the VAUw 7.5/3 ..........23 3.3.1.3 Mechanical installation of the VAU 11-22/3 .................24 3.3.2 Connection space ........................25 3.3.3 Power connection ........................26 3.3.3.1 Power connection of the VAU 4/4 & VAU(w) 7.5/3 ..............26 www.becker-international.com...
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Information for correct disposal ....................57 Technical data ......................58 General data ..........................58 Derating of the output power ....................60 8.2.1 Derating due to increased ambient temperature .................60 8.2.2 Derating due to installation altitude .....................61 8.2.3 Derating due to cycle frequency ....................61 www.becker-international.com...
These instructions form part of the product and apply exclusively to the VAU series (VARIAIR UNIT) of Gebrüder BECKER GmbH. Make sure to hand these instructions to the plant operator to be readily available when required.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The frequency converter may only be assembled, operated, maintained or installed by trained and qualified personnel. Fig. 2: Example of an information notice Markings at the frequency converter Fig. 3: Markings at the frequency converter www.becker-international.com...
Repairs may only be carried out by authorised repair centres. Independent and unauthorised interventions may result in death, injury or property damage. This invalidates the warranty by Ge- brüder BECKER GmbH. External mechanical loads, such as stepping onto the housing, are not permitted!
They contain important information on the installation and operation of the frequency converter. In particular, note the information under "Important information". Gebrüder BECKER GmbH assumes no liability for damages arising from the non-compliance with these operating instructions.
The following terminals may still carry dangerous currents even when the motor is not running: - Supply terminals X1: L1, L2, L3 - Motor connection terminals X2: U, V, W - Connection terminals X6, X7: Relay contacts for relays 1 and 2 - PTC/bimetallic switch connection terminals T1/ T2 www.becker-international.com...
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This information must always be complied with, even for frequency converters bearing the CE mark. The compliance with the limits required by EMC legislation is the responsibility of the plant or machine manufacturer. www.becker-international.com...
For VAU 11-22/3 a pause of at least 1 to 2 min. must be observed between successive mains activations. Certain parameter settings may result in the frequency converter restarting automatically after a supply voltage failure. www.becker-international.com...
1.7.5 Maintenance and inspection Frequency converters may only be maintained and inspected by trained electricians. Unless explicitly stated in these instructions, modifications of hardware and software may only be carried out by persons authorised by Gebrüder BECKER GmbH. 1.7.5.1 Cleaning of frequency converters Frequency converters are maintenance-free if operated as intended.
If this information is not observed, the frequency converter could be damaged and destroyed during subsequent commissioning! Repairs of the frequency converter may only be carried out by the Service department of Ge- brüder BECKER GmbH. DANGER Mortal danger from to electric shock! Death or serious injury! Disconnect the frequency converter from the voltage supply and protect it against re-activation.
Fig. 5: Scope of delivery Frequency converter (version) Adapter plate with connection terminal (optional) Poly bag containing fastening bolts Poly bag containing connection material for terminal block (optional) Cable glands Seal (optional) Operating instructions Motor (not included in the scope of delivery) www.becker-international.com...
Immune to interference according to DIN EN 61800-3 Cooling: Surface cooling: VAU 4/4 & VAU 7.5/3: free convection; VAU 7.5/3: optionally with integrated fan; VAU 11-22/3: with integrated fans. Water cooling: VAUw 7.5/3: with integrated water cooler Table 1: Ambient conditions www.becker-international.com...
Fig. 6: Star or delta circuit for frequency converter integrated in the motor DANGER Mortal danger from to electric shock! Death or serious injury! Disconnect the frequency converter from the voltage supply and protect it against re-activation. Unused open cable ends in the motor terminal box must be insulated. www.becker-international.com...
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Connection version with 3 conductors (star/delta circuit already established in the motor) Triangle connection variant Star connection variant Nut MA = 5Nm Plain washer Circlip Cable lug / wire end sleeve www.becker-international.com...
Remove the bridging contact inserted for delivery purposes. The cross section of the supply line must be designed according to the installation type and maximum permitted current. The contractor commissioning the device must ensure protection for the power line. www.becker-international.com...
0.75 to 1.5 mm², fine-wired, AWG 18 to AWG 14 tion: Connection cross sec- 0.5 to 1.0 mm², fine-wired tion: (wire end sleeves with and without plastic collars) Length of stripped in- 9 to 10 mm sulation: Table 2: Connection X5-X7 www.becker-international.com...
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0.25 mm² tion, flexible with TWINAEH with max. 1.5 mm² plastic collar Conductor cross section AWG/kcmil min. 24 max. 8 Length of stripped insulation: 15 mm Mounting temperature: -5°C to +100°C Table 3: Connection X1 (VAU 4/4 & VAU(w) 7.5/3) www.becker-international.com...
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2 conductors of identical cross section, min. 0.5 mm² flexible with TWINAEH with plastic collar max. 6 mm² Length of stripped insulation: 18 mm AWG according to UL/CUL min. 20 max. 2 Table 4: Connection X1 and X 4 (VAU 11-22/3) www.becker-international.com...
Installation of a frequency converter integrated into the motor 3.3.1 Mechanical installation 3.3.1.1 Mechanical installation of the VAU 4/4 & VAU(w) 7.5/3 Fig. 10: Assembly sequence: Terminal box – adapter plate (VAU 4/4 & VAU 7.5/3) Adapter plate Seal Drill holes Fastening bolts www.becker-international.com...
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When the bridge is in place, the motor temperature will not be monitored! 5. Plug the frequency converter (3) onto the adapter plate (4) and fasten it evenly using the four lateral bolts (5) (VAU 4/4 & VAU 7.5/3) (torque: 4.0 Nm). www.becker-international.com...
Risk of damage to the aluminium cooler! Risk of damage from incorrect coolant (e.g. tap water)! Only use coolants meeting the guidelines of WN472 by Gebrüder BECKER GmbH. We recommend a mixture of 65% deionised water and 35% Glysantin G48 (anti-freeze agent).
Correct sealing between the adapter plate and motor is of vital importance to comply with the protection class. This is the sole responsibility of the commissioning contractor. Please direct any queries to your usual contacts for Gebrüder BECKER GmbH. www.becker-international.com...
4. Connect the cables to the terminals as follows: Terminals Connection L1, L2, L3 Mains supply phase L1, L2, L3 Mains supply protective conductor PE IMPORTANT INFORMATION When connecting a brake resistance to an optional brake module, cables with shielding and double insulation must be used! www.becker-international.com...
1 (0mA...20mA) RS 485 A(+) Serial RS485 interface cable A RS 485 B(-) Serial RS485 interface cable B Analogue In 2 analogue input 2 Analogue In 1 analogue input 1 Table 10: Connection assignment for control connections (upper row) www.becker-international.com...
The interface is networkable in accordance with the above-mentioned standard in a network of up to 31 nodes. The transmission rate and node address can be configured via corresponding parameters. Connector assignment Description M12: RS 485 A(+) RS 485 B(-) Stift (Bus-In) Table 12: Connector assignment M12 www.becker-international.com...
The optionally available manual control unit MMI (order no.: 79630100115) is a diagnosis and service tool and used for the communication with the frequency converter. It provides e.g. the following functions: Display/change of various parameters, error display (last 20) with error number and description, control (setpoint specification), saving, deleting and transferring parameter records. www.becker-international.com...
2. Use suitable EMC glands to connect the shielded motor cable to the motor connection box! Ensure that the shielding has sound (large area) contact! 3. Connect the prescribed PE connection in the motor connection box! 4. Close the motor connection box. www.becker-international.com...
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To achieve optimum self-convection of the frequency converter, ensure that the (EMC) gland (1) points upwards during installation. If there is no additional ventilation for the VAU (optional for size VAU 7.5/3), only vertical installation is permitted. Fig. 19: Wiring www.becker-international.com...
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The motor PTC/bimetallic switch carries potential after connecting the VAU. It must therefore be connected using a separate cable insulated against the motor cable. To this end replace the dummy gland (8) with a suitable standard gland and route both ends to T1 and T2 (6). www.becker-international.com...
3.6.3 Power connection The power connections are made as described in chapter 3.3. 3.6.4 Brake chopper The brake connections are made as described in chapter 3.3. 3.6.5 Control connections The control connections are made as described in chapter 3.3. www.becker-international.com...
To this end the frequency converter features a 24 V small voltage input (terminal X5: 24 V IN & Ground IN) to supply the electronics without mains voltage needing to be connected. The converter indicates an error based on the missing mains voltage. www.becker-international.com...
4.2.1 KombiTool The KombiTool is the parametrisation and diagnosis software for the frequency converters approved by Gebrüder BECKER GmbH. The communication between the computer and the frequency converter must take place via a suitable interface converter. The KombiTool is not included in the scope of delivery but can be ordered if required.
The release of the equipment for starting the ramp-up and for shut-down can also be issued in different ways (e.g. digital input or RS485 interface). Which way will be used is determined by the parameter of the start/stop origin. Unless specified differently by the user, digital input 1 is configured as start/stop origin. www.becker-international.com...
Field bus Fixed Autostart frequencies Fixed frequency RS 485 Internal potentiometer Virtual output Boundary of the family of Min / max Motor current limit Ramps characteristics frequency Speed Motor control Setpoint Fig. 22: General structure of target value generation www.becker-international.com...
003/ 048 2 Braking time (brake ramp 1 / brake ramp 2) 0.1...1000 s Time period from f (see P001) to stoppage 004/ 049 2 Ramp-up time (acceleration ramp 1 / acceleration ramp 2) 0.1...1000 s Time period from stoppage to f (see P001) www.becker-international.com...
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Proportional amplification of the PID controller 2 PID controller (KI: I share) 0...100 1/s Amplification factor of the integral share of the PID controller 2 PID controller (KD: D share) 0...100 s Amplification factor of the differential share of the PID controller www.becker-international.com...
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0 signal corresponds to brake ramp 1 and acceleration ramp 1 1 signal corresponds to brake ramp 2 and acceleration ramp 2 3 MOP step range P141 0...100 % Step range of the motor potentiometer as percentage related to f (MAX frequency). www.becker-international.com...
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063/ 066 2 Activation threshold (relay 1 / relay 2) 0...10000 Activation threshold related to the selected process variable for relay function 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 53 (value specified in physical units: A, V, Hz, °C) www.becker-international.com...
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7 = analogue input 1 8 = analogue input 2 2 PID inverted 0; 1 Inverts the actual value of the PID process controller: (important for absolute pressure sensor in vacuum range) 0 = not inverted 1 = PID ACTUAL value is inverted www.becker-international.com...
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Frequency converter enters fault / fault indication 0 = from PLC (internal) 1 = fault via digital input 1 2 = fault via digital input 2 3 = fault via digital input 3 5 = fault via virtual digital output 1 www.becker-international.com...
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if the motor potentiometer setpoint was not changed for 2 seconds and differs from the setpoint saved last, this value is saved! 2 PID maximum setpoint 0...100 % PID setpoint limit [100] The PID setpoint from the setpoing origin is limited to this setpoint. www.becker-international.com...
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Only written by BECKER to define the converter in the KombiTool [101] 2 Hardware status 0...10000 Only written by BECKER to define the parameter record in the KombiTool 2 Software status 0...10000 Only written by BECKER to define the parameter record in the KombiTool 0 Parameter record ID 0...10000...
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166/ 172 2 Limit value analogue input 2: Deactivation threshold (relay 1 / relay 2) 0...10000 Deactivation threshold related to the selected process variable (specify value in physical units : mA, V (0…20mA / 0…10V)) see parameters 62 / 65 relay function: 54 www.becker-international.com...
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(potentiometer full right deflection) in the operating mode sensorless control or with maxi- mbar mum control voltage. 180/ 181 2 Pressure/temperature characteristic (K0 / K1 / K2) -1000... Temperature limit 1000 W/Hz 183/ 184 2 Vacuum/temperature characteristic (K0 / K1 / K2) -1000... Temperature limit 1000 W/Hz www.becker-international.com...
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A, V, Hz, °C) 10000 2 Maximum value (virtual output) -10000... Deactivation threshold of the virtual output related to the selected process variable (specify value in physical units: A, V, Hz, °C) 10000 2 Activation delay (virtual output) 0...99 s www.becker-international.com...
Error group 2 1012 Chapter 6.2 1013 Error group 3 Chapter 6.2 1014 Error group 4 Chapter 6.2 1015 Digital IN all Status of all digital inputs 1016 Analogue IN1 Analogue input 1 1017 Analogue IN2 Analogue input 2 www.becker-international.com...
Error messages can be acknowledged as follows: digital input (programmable) via the KombiTool (P1011...1014) via the MMI (manual control unit) automatic acknowledgement switch equipment off and back on via field bus (CANOpen, Profibus DP, EtherCAT) www.becker-international.com...
2048 Ground leak Ground leak during a motor Insulation fault phase 8192 Motor connec- No motor current in spite of No motor connected or motor tion disrupted control through FC not connected correctly. Key: LED flashes, LED flashes rapidly www.becker-international.com...
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Internal 24V supply is NOK plication is greater than 31V or external supply is not NOK 1024 System error No voltage is present at the Operation with 24 V without consumer mains supply Key: LED flashes, LED flashes rapidly www.becker-international.com...
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Error E r r o r n o . group KombiTool MMI Name Description Cause System error Contact BECKER for this fault System error Contact BECKER for this fault System error Contact BECKER for this fault System error Contact BECKER for this...
Information for correct disposal Dispose of frequency converter, packaging and replaced parts in accordance with the regulations of the country in which the frequency converter has been installed. The frequency converter may not be disposed of with household waste. www.becker-international.com...
Table 14: Technical data (subject to technical modifications) supply reduction of approx. 50 % possible (reduced output power) For the exact information on the pre-fuse for individual devices, please refer to the device data sheet or the operating instructions of the device. www.becker-international.com...
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External supply of 24 V possible Voltage supply 10 V Auxiliary voltage U = 10 V DC Short-circuit proof = 30 mA Table 15: Interface specification The frequency converters include the option of connecting motor temperature monitoring (PTC/bimetallic switch). www.becker-international.com...
8.2.1 Derating due to increased ambient temperature Fig. 23: Derating for frequency converter mounted on motor (all sizes) Fig. 24: Derating for wall-mounted frequency converters (VAU 4/4 & VAU 7.5/3) Fig. 25: Derating for wall-mounted frequency converters (VAU 7.5/3 with fan option and VAU 11-22/3) www.becker-international.com...
In order to observe the overvoltage category: use an external overvoltage protection in the supply cable of the VAU. reduce the input voltage. Contact the Service department of Gebrüder BECKER GmbH. The respective max. output values can be determined from the following characteristic curves.
Industrial environments with their own supply network separated from the public low-voltage supply by a transformer. Standards and directives The following specifically apply: Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (Directive 2004/108/EC of the Council EN 61800-3:2004). Low Voltage Directive (Directive 2006/95/EC of the Council EN 61800-5-1:2003) www.becker-international.com...
All wiring terminals marked to indicate proper connections for the power supply, load and control circuitry. The tightening, torque to connect the motor terminals, is 26.55 lB/in (size A to C) and 5.31 lb/in to connect the PTC (in all sizes). www.becker-international.com...
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Integral solid state short circuit protection does not provide branch circuit protection. Branch circuit protec- tion must be provided in accordance with the Manufacturer Instructions, National Electrical Code and any additional local codes. All wiring terminals marked to indicate proper connections for the power supply, load and control circuitry. www.becker-international.com...
Le variateur VAU INV MC 4 avec le suffixe S10 est exclusivement conçu pour une utilisation en environ- nement de degré de pollution 2. La protection interne contre les surcharges se met en marche en l‘espace de 60 secondes une fois 150 % du courant nominal du moteur atteints. www.becker-international.com...
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2. Le test de température a été effectué avec un entraînement installé sur un dissipateur en alumi- nium, dimensions hors tout et forme d‘ailettes comme indiqué ci-dessous. www.becker-international.com...
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INSTALLÉE CÔTÉ LIGNE DE CET ÉQUIPEMENT ET AVOIR UNE VALEUR NOMINALE DE 277 V (PHA- SE-TERRE), 480 V (PHASE-PHASE), EN COMPATIBILITÉ AVEC LA CATÉGORIE DE SURTENSION III, ET DOIT OFFRIR UNE PROTECTION CONTRE UN PIC DE TENSION ASSIGNÉE DE TENUE AUX CHOCS DE 2,5 kV www.becker-international.com...
For repairs please contact your responsible national agency. SERVICE www.becker-international.com Sales and service network If a frequency converter is sent for repair, no warranty will be given for any add-on components, such as mains cables, potentiometer, external displays etc.!
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