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Safety AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Safety WARNING Minimum Voltage Power Size Waiting Time HIGH VOLTAGE! 0.25–3.7 kW 1/3–5 HP 4 minutes 200–240 V Adjustable frequency drives contain high voltage when 5.5–37 kW 7.5–50 HP 15 minutes connected to AC line power. Installation, startup, and 0.37–7.5 kW 1/2–10 HP...
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Contents AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the Manual 1.2 Additional Resources 1.3 Product Overview 1.4 Internal Adjustable Frequency Drive Controller Functions 2 Installation 2.1 Installation Site Checklist 2.2 Adjustable Frequency Drive and Motor Pre-installation Checklist 2.3 Mechanical Installation...
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Contents AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 2.5.5.5 Control Terminal Functions 3-13 2.5.5.6 Terminal 53 and 54 Switches 3-13 2.5.5.7 Terminal 37 3-14 2.5.6 Serial Communication 3-14 3 Start Up and Functional Testing 3.1 Pre-start 3.1.1 Safety Inspection 3.2 Applying Power to the Adjustable Frequency Drive 3.3 Basic Operational Programming...
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Design and Installation Guide 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Application Examples 6.3 Controls 6.3.1 AF-650 GP Controls 6.3.2 Control Structure in Advanced Vector Control 6.3.3 Control Structure in Flux Sensorless 6.3.4 Control Structure in Flux with Motor Feedback 6.3.5 Internal Current Control 6.4 References...
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Contents AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 7.3 General Aspects of Harmonics Emission 7.4 Galvanic Isolation (PELV) 7.4.1 PELV - Protective Extra Low Voltage 7.5 Derating 7.6 Motor Insulation 7.7 Motor Bearing Currents 8 Status Messages 8.1 Status Display 8.2 Status Message Definitions Table...
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Contents AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 11 Basic Troubleshooting 12-1 11.1 Start Up and Operation 12-1 12 Terminal and Applicable Wire 13-1 12.1 Cables 13-1 13 Specifications 14-1 13.1 Power-dependent Specifications 14-1 13.1.1 Power, Currents and Enclosures 14-1 13.1.2 Dimensions, Unit Size 1x 14-3 13.1.3 Dimensions, Unit Size 2x...
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 1 Introduction Figure 1.1 Exploded View Unit Size 12 and 13 Keypad 10 Motor output terminals 96 (U), 97 (V), 98 (W) RS-485 serial bus connector (+68, -69) 11 Relay 1 (01, 02, 03)
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 1.2 Exploded View Unit Sizes 15, 21, 22, 31, and 32 Keypad Relay 2 (04, 05, 06) Cover Lifting ring RS-485 serial bus connector Mounting slot Digital I/O and 24 V power supply...
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 1.3 Exploded View Unit Sizes 41h, 42h, 43h, 44h Local control panel mounting bracket Heatsink fan Control card and mounting plate Gate drive support bracket Power card and mounting plate Capacitor bank...
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 1.4 Compact IP21 (NEMA 1) and IP54 (NEMA 12), Unit Sizes 41, 42, 43, 44, 51, 52 AUX Relay Temp Switch SMPS Fuse (see 13.3 Fuse Specifications for part number) AUX Fan Line Fan Fuse (see 13.3 Fuse Specifications for part number)
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 1.5 Position of Ground Terminals IP21 (NEMA Type 1) and IP54 (NEMA Type 12) DET-767A...
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 1.6 Rectifier Cabinet, unit sizes 61, 62, 63 and 64 24 V DC, 5 A Load sharing T1 Output Taps Temp Switch 104 105 Control Transformer Fuses (2 or 4 pieces). See 13.3 Fuse Specifications for part...
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 1.7 Inverter Cabinet, Unit Sizes 62 and 64 (Unit Sizes 61 and 63 are similar with two inverter modules) External Temperature Monitoring Motor AUX Relay AUX Fan Fan Fuses. See 13.3 Fuse Specifications for part numbers 101 102 103 SMPS Fuses.
• Rectifier The rectifier bridge converts specific requirements. Contact the local GE the AC input to DC current to supplier or visit the GE website for downloads or supply inverter power additional information. • DC bus Intermediate DC bus circuit handles the DC current 1.3 Product Overview...
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Introduction AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Area Title Functions • Control circuitry Input power, internal processing, output, and motor current are monitored to provide efficient operation and control • User interface and external commands are monitored and performed •...
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Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 2 Installation 2.1 Installation Site Checklist 2.3 Mechanical Installation • 2.3.1 Cooling (100 HP and below) The adjustable frequency drive relies on the ambient air for cooling. Observe the limitations on ambient air temperature for optimal operation •...
(i.e. Rittal Therm software). If the drive is the utilizing the fan of the adjustable frequency drive for only heat generating component in the enclosure, the forced air cooling of the backchannel. Please consult GE minimum airflow required at an ambient temperature of for more details.
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide External ducts If additional duct work is added externally to the Rittal cabinet, the pressure drop in the ducting must be calculated. Use the charts below to derate the adjustable frequency drive according to the pressure drop.
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • 2.3.5 IP21 Drip Shield Installation (Unit Mount the unit to a solid flat surface or to the Sizes 41 and 42) optional backplate to provide cooling airflow (see Figure 2.7 and Figure 2.8).
Ordering information The drive must be derated to accommodate the Unit size 43/44: Please consult GE reduced cooling. First, the pressure drop must be Unit size 52: Please consult GE calculated, then refer to the derating tables located earlier in this section.
These shields satisfy VBG-4 requirements. NOTE! For further information, please consult GE. 2.4.8 USB Extension Kit A USB extension cable can be installed into the door of unit size 6x adjustable frequency drives.
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 2.5 Electrical Installation This section contains detailed instructions for wiring the adjustable frequency drive. The following tasks are described. • Wiring the motor to the adjustable frequency drive output terminals • Wiring the AC line power to the adjustable frequency drive input terminals •...
AC line voltage. Extreme care should be taken to protect against electrical hazards • GE recommends that all power connections be when applying power to the unit. made with a minimum 167° F [75°C] rated copper •...
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • 2.5.2.2 Grounding Using Shielded Cable Follow all local and national electrical codes to ground electrical equipment properly. Grounding clamps are provided for motor wiring (see • Proper protective grounding for equipment with Figure 2.14).
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • Torque terminals in accordance with the isolated line power source (IT line power or information provided in 12 Terminal and floating delta) or TT/TN-S line power with a Applicable Wire grounded leg (grounded delta), set SP-50 RFI Filter to [0] Off.
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • Connector 1 provides four programmable digital inputs terminals, two additional digital terminals programmable as either input or output, a 24 V DC terminal supply voltage, and a common for optional customer supplied 24 V DC voltage. A digital input for STO (Safe Torque Off) function.
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Terminal description Remove the screwdriver to fasten the control wire into the contact. Default Terminal Parameter setting Description Ensure the contact is firmly established and not AN-50 [0] No Programmable analog loose. Loose control wiring can be the source of operation output.
Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 2.5.5.5 Control Terminal Functions 50/60 Hz ground loops With very long control cables, ground loops may occur. To eliminate ground loops, connect one end of the shield-to- Adjustable frequency drive functions are commanded by ground with a 100 nF capacitor (keeping leads short).
Connect RS-485 serial communication wiring to terminals (+)68 and (-)69. Terminal 37 Safe Stop Function The AF-650 GP and is available with safe stop functionality • A shielded serial communication cable is via control terminal 37. Safe stop disables the control...
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Installation AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide For basic serial communication set-up, select the following Protocol type in O-30 Protocol. Adjustable frequency drive address in O-31 Address. Baud rate in O-32 Drive Port Baud Rate. • Two communication protocols are internal to the adjustable frequency drive.
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Start Up and Functional Tes... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 3 Start Up and Functional Testing 3.1 Pre-start 3.1.1 Safety Inspection WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! If input and output connections have been connected improperly, there is potential for high voltage on these terminals.
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Start Up and Functional Tes... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide CAUTION Before applying power to the unit, inspect the entire installation as detailed in Table 3.1. Check mark those items when completed. ☑ Inspect for Description • Auxiliary equipment Look for auxiliary equipment, switches, disconnects, or input fuses/circuit breakers that may reside on the input power side of the adjustable frequency drive or output side to the motor.
Start Up and Functional Tes... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 3.2 Applying Power to the Adjustable Frequency Drive WARNING 4 User Interface for detailed instructions on entering data through the keypad. HIGH VOLTAGE! Adjustable frequency drives contain high voltage when Enter data with power ON, but before operating the connected to AC line power.
Start Up and Functional Tes... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 3.4 Auto Tune 3.6 Local Control Test CAUTION Auto tune is a test procedure that measures the electrical characteristics of the motor to optimize compatibility MOTOR START! between the adjustable frequency drive and the motor.
Start Up and Functional Tes... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide See 10.4 Warning and Alarm Definitions for resetting the adjustable frequency drive after a trip. NOTE! 3.1 Pre-start through 3.6 Local Control Test in this chapter conclude the procedures for applying power to the adjustable frequency drive, basic programming, setup, and functional testing.
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User Interface AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 4 User Interface 4.1 Keypad 4.1.1 Keypad Layout The keypad is the combined display and keys on the front of the unit. The keypad is the user interface to the adjustable frequency drive.
User Interface AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 4.1.3 Display local operation. Also included are the status indicator lights. Menu keys are used for menu access for parameter set-up, Operational mode keys and reset. toggling through status display modes during normal operation, and viewing fault log data.
User Interface AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 4.1.4 Navigation Keys 4.1.5 Operation Keys Navigation keys are used for programming functions and Operation keys are found at the bottom of the keypad. moving the display cursor. The navigation keys also provide speed control in local (hand) operation.
User Interface AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • Initialization of the adjustable frequency drive to Restoring the adjustable frequency drive parameter restore factory default settings does not change settings back to default values is done by initialization of data stored in the keypad memory the adjustable frequency drive.
About Programming AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 5 About Programming F-52 Minimum Reference. Set minimum internal adjustable frequency drive reference to 0 Hz. 5.1 Introduction (This sets the minimum adjustable frequency drive speed at 0 Hz.) The adjustable frequency drive is programmed for its application functions using parameters.
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About Programming AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide AN-10 Terminal 53 Low Voltage. Set minimum AN-14 Terminal 53 Low Ref./Feedb. Value. Set external voltage reference on Terminal 53 at 0 V. minimum speed reference on Terminal 53 at 20 (This sets the minimum input signal at 0 V.) Hz.
About Programming AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide With an external device providing a 0–10 V control signal connected to adjustable frequency drive terminal 53, the system is now ready for operation. Note that the scroll bar on the right in the last figure of the display is at the bottom, indicating the procedure is complete.
About Programming AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Note 3: This parameter is only visible when K-02 Motor Speed Unit is set to [0] RPM. 5.4 International/North American Default Note 4: This parameter is only visible when K-02 Motor Speed Unit is Parameter Settings set to [1] Hz.
About Programming AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 5.5.1 Quick Menu Structure Quick Start K-01 Language K-02 Motor Speed Unit P-02 Motor Power [HP] P-07 Motor Power [kW] F-05 Motor Rated Voltage P-03 Motor Current F-04 Base Frequency P-06 Base Speed...
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AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 5.6 Remote Programming with DCT-10 GE has a software program available for developing, storing, and transferring adjustable frequency driveprogramming. The DCT-10 allows the user to connect a PC to the adjustable frequency drive and perform live programming rather than using the keypad.
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6 Application Setup Examples 6.1 Introduction The examples in this section are intended as a quick Parameters reference for common applications. Function Setting • Parameter settings are the regional default values...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Parameters Function Setting E-01 Terminal 18 [8] Start Digital Input E-02 Terminal 19 [10] Digital Input Reversing* Figure 6.1 E-05 Terminal 32 [16] Preset Digital Input ref bit 0 Parameters E-06 Terminal 33...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Parameters Function Setting S p e e d AN-10 Terminal R e f e r e n c e 53 Low Voltage 0.07 V* AN-11 Terminal 10 V* 53 High Voltage...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Parameters CAUTION Thermistors must use reinforced or double insulation to Function Setting meet PELV insulation requirements. E-24 Function [32] Mech. Relay brake ctrl. Parameters E-01 Terminal 18 [8] Start* Function Setting...
Notes/comments: Set K-11 Edit Setup to [9] Active Setup. This is GE 30 mm HOA Cat# (1) recommended because then the active setup will 104PSG34B & (3) CR104PXC1 always be the setup that is edited. If you prefer, you can also ignore this and manually control what setup you want to edit through K-11.
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide selected in H-40 Configuration Mode, either in Advanced closed-loop control will have higher accuracy Vector Control [4] Torque open-loop or Flux control closed- than speed open-loop control. loop with motor speed feedback [2]. Torque setting is...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.3.2 Control Structure in Advanced Vector Control Figure 6.5 Control Structure in Advanced Vector Control Open-loop and Closed-loop Configurations DET-767A...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide In the configuration shown in Figure 6.5, H-41 Motor The Speed PID control parameters are located in parameter Control Principle is set to [1] Advanced Vector Control and group PI-0#. The resulting reference from the speed PID H-40 Configuration Mode is set to [0] Speed open-loop.
Design and Installation Guide 6.3.4 Control Structure in Flux with Motor Feedback Figure 6.7 Control Structure in Flux with Motor Feedback Configuration (only available in AF-650 GP) In the configuration shown, H-41 Motor Control Principle is When the adjustable frequency drive is at the current limit...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 6.8 Active Reference and Configuration Mode The active reference can be either the local reference or the remote reference. In F-02 Operation Method, the local reference can be permanently selected by selecting [2] Local.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.4.2 Reference Handling Remote Reference The reference handling system for calculating the remote reference is shown in Figure 6.11. Local Reference The local reference is active when the adjustable frequency drive is operated with ‘Hand’ button active. Adjust the ▲...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.4.3 Reference Limits F-50 Reference Range, F-52 Minimum Reference and F-53 Maximum Reference together define the allowed range of the sum of all references. The sum of all references is clamped when necessary. The relation between the resulting reference (after clamping) and the sum of all references is shown below.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.4.5 Scaling of Analog and Pulse References and Feedback References and feedback are scaled from analog and pulse inputs in the same way. The only difference is that a reference above or below the specified minimum and maximum “endpoints”...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.5 PID Control 6.5.1 Speed PID Control H-41 Motor Control Principle H-40 Configuration Mode Advanced Vector Control Flux Sensorless Flux w/ enc. feedb [0] Speed open-loop Not Active Not Active ACTIVE N.A.
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide The following parameters are relevant for the Speed Control: Parameter Description of function PI-00 Speed PID Feedback Source Select from which input the speed PID should get its feedback. PI-02 Speed PID Proportional The higher the value, the quicker the control.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Function Parameter Setting Check that the ramp settings are within drive capabilities F-07 Accel Time 1 default setting and allowed application operating specifications. F-08 Decel Time 1 default setting Set acceptable limits for the motor speed and frequency. F-18 Motor Speed...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide NOTE! 6.5.2 Process PID Control Process control PID will work under the default parameter Process PID control can be used to control application setting, but tuning the parameters is highly recommended parameters that can be measured by a sensor (i.e.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.5.2.1 Example of Process PID Control The following is an example of process PID control used in a ventilation system: Figure 6.19 In a ventilation system, the temperature is to be settable from 23°–95°...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Stability Boundary Step-by-step Description: Step 1: Select only proportional control, meaning that the integral time is selected to the maximum value, while the differentiation time is selected to zero. Step 2: Increase the value of the proportional gain until...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Parameter Description of function PI-34 Process PID Integral Time Eliminates steady state speed error. Lower value means quick reaction. However, a value that is too small may lead to oscillations. PI-35 Process PID Differentiation Time Provides a gain proportional to the rate of change of the feedback.
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Function Parameter Setting Restore the adjustable frequency drive H-03 [2] Restore - make a power cycling - press reset 1) Set motor parameters: Set the motor parameters according to nameplate P-02 to P-07...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide NOTE! Optimization of the process regulator When the holding brake is included in a safety chain: The basic settings have now been made; all that needs to An adjustable frequency drive cannot safely control a be done is to optimize the proportional gain, the mechanical brake.
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As can be seen, the brake resistance depends on the intermediate circuit voltage (U Figure 6.22 The AF-650 GP brake function is settled in four areas of line power. NOTE! Make sure the resistor is designed to handle the required braking time.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 6.6.2.2 Brake Resistor Cabling 6.6.3 Mechanical Brake Control EMC (twisted cables/shielding) For hoisting applications, it is necessary to be able to To reduce the electrical noise from the wires between the control an electro-magnetic brake.
6.6.4 Hoist Mechanical Brake follows upon brake release, the speed-PID control can be boosted by increasing the proportional The AF-650 GP features a mechanical brake control specif- gain. ically designed for hoisting applications. The hoist mechanical brake is activated by choice [6] in F-25 Start...
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 6.24 Brake release sequence for hoist mechanical brake control I) Activate brake delay: The adjustable frequency drive starts again from the mechanical brake engaged position. II) Stop delay: When the time between successive starts is shorter than the setting in B-24 Stop Delay, the adjustable frequency drive starts without applying the mechanical brake (e.g.
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Comparators Application Example Comparators are used for comparing continuous variables Parameters (i.e. output frequency, output current, analog input, etc.) to Function Setting fixed preset values. H-20 Motor Feedback Loss Function [1] Warning...
6.9 Motor Thermal Protection when the short circuit current exceeds the permitted value (Alarm 16 Trip Lock). To protect the application from serious damage, AF-650 GP offers several dedicated features Switching on the Output Torque Limit: The Torque limit feature, the motor is Switching on the output between the motor and the protected for being overloaded independent of the speed.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide obtained. The Safe Stop function of AF-650 GP can be used for asynchronous, synchronous motors and permanent magnet motors. WARNING After installation of Safe Stop (STO), a commissioning test must be performed. A passed commissioning test is mandatory after first installation and after each change to the safety installation.
Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • Read and understand the safety regulations Abbrev. Ref. Description concerning health and safety/accident prevention Cat. EN 954-1 Category, level “B, 1-4” Failure In Time: 1E-9 hours • Have a good knowledge of the generic and safety...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Safe Stop Installation and Setup WARNING SAFE STOP FUNCTION! The safe stop function does NOT isolate AC line voltage to the adjustable frequency drive or auxiliary circuits. Perform work on electrical parts of the adjustable frequency drive...
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Application Setup Examples AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Safe Stop Commissioning Test Paralleling of Safe Stop input the one Safety Relay After installation and before first operation, perform a Safe Stop inputs T37 (STO) may be connected directly commissioning test of the installation making use of safe together if it is required to control multiple drives from the same control line via one Safety Relay (see Figure 6.34).
Cat. 3 of EN 954-1, PL d acc. EN ISO installation or application, of which the AF-650 GP Safe 13849-1 and SIL 2 acc. EN 62061). After activation of Safe Stop is a part. Stop, the AF-650 GP display will show the text Safe Stop DET-767A 6-33...
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1.1 Remove the 24 V DC voltage supply to terminal 37 by the interrupt device while the motor is driven by the AF-650 GP (i.e. line power supply is not interrupted). The test step is passed if the motor reacts with a coast and the mechanical brake (if connected) is activated, and if a keypad is mounted, the alarm “Safe Stop...
Installation Consideration AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 7 Installation Consideration ), there will in principle only be a small electro-magnetic field (I ) from the shielded motor cable according to the 7.1 General Aspects of EMC below figure. 7.1.1 General Aspects of EMC Emissions The shield reduces the radiated interference, but increases the low-frequency interference in the line power supply.
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Installation Consideration AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 7.1.2 Emission Requirements adjustable frequency drive. Four categories are defined in the EMC product standard. The definitions of the four categories together with the requirements for line power According to the EMC product standard for adjustable...
• EN 61000-4-3 (IEC 61000-4-3): Incoming electro- environment. All GE adjustable frequency drives comply magnetic field radiation, amplitude modulated with the requirements for the industrial environment and simulation of the effects of radar and radio...
Installation Consideration AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide • EN 61000-4-5 (IEC 61000-4-5): Surge transients: See Table 7.4. Simulation of transients brought about, e.g., by lightning that strikes near installations. • EN 61000-4-6 (IEC 61000-4-6): RF Common mode: Simulation of the effect from radio-transmission equipment joined by connection cables.
Installation Consideration AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide NOTE! It is the responsibility of the installer or user of the equipment to ensure, by consultation with the distribution Some of the harmonic currents might disturb communi- network operator if necessary, that the equipment is...
[2 km], please contact GE regarding PELV. 380–480 V, unit size 4x, 5x and 6x: At altitudes above 10,000 ft [3 km], please contact GE regarding PELV. 525–690 V: At altitudes above 6,600 ft [2 km], please contact GE regarding PELV.
Installation Consideration AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 7.7 Maximum load for a standard motor at 104° F [40°C] driven by an AF-600 FP drive Figure 7.5 ─ ─ ─ ─ Typical torque at VT load ─•─•─•─ Max torque with forced cooling ‒‒‒‒‒...
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Installation Consideration AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Standard Mitigation Strategies: Use an insulated bearing Apply rigorous installation procedures Ensure the motor and load motor are aligned Strictly follow the EMC Installation guideline Reinforce the PE so the high frequency impedance is lower in the PE than the input power leads.
Status Messages AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 8 Status Messages 8.1 Status Display 8.2 Status Message Definitions Table When the adjustable frequency drive is in status mode, The next three tables define the meaning of the status status messages are generated automatically from within message display words.
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Status Messages AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Operation Status Operation Status Ctrl. Ramp-down Control Ramp-down was selected in SP-10 Line Freeze ref. Freeze Reference was chosen as a function for failure. a digital input. The corresponding terminal is •...
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Status Messages AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Operation Status Operation Status Ramping The motor is accelerating/decelerating using Trip lock An alarm occurred and the motor is stopped. the active ramp-up/down. The reference, a Once the cause of the alarm is cleared, power limit value or a standstill is not yet reached.
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RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 9 RS-485 Installation and Setup sufficient, but keeping the greatest possible distance between the cables is generally recommended, especially 9.1 Installation and Setup where cables run in parallel over long distances. When crossing is unavoidable, the RS-485 cable must cross motor 9.1.1 Network Connection...
RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 9.2.3 Modbus RTU Message Structure all slaves recognize.) A master addresses a slave by placing the slave address in the address field of the message. When the slave sends its response, it places its own...
RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 9.2.3.4 Data Field Code Name Meaning Illegal The function code received in the query is function not an allowable action for the server (or The data field is constructed using sets of two hexadecimal slave).
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RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Coil Number Description Signal Direction 1-16 Adjustable frequency drive control word (see table below) Master to slave 17-32 Adjustable frequency driver speed or setpoint reference Range 0x0–0xFFFF Master to slave (-200% ...
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RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Holding registers Register Number Description 00001-00006 Reserved 00007 Last error code from a drive data object interface 00008 Reserved 00009 Parameter index* 00010-00990 000 parameter group (parameters 001 through 099)
RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 9.2.5 How to Access Parameters 9.2.5.2 Storage of Data 9.2.5.1 Parameter Handling The Coil 65 decimal determines whether data written to the adjustable frequency drive are stored in EEPROM and RAM (coil 65=1) or only in RAM (coil 65=0).
RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 9.2.5.6 Parameter Values Bit value = 0 Bit value = 1 Reference value external selection lsb Standard data types Reference value external selection msb Standard data types are int16, int32, uint8, uint16 and...
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RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Bit 03, Coasting: function is relevant because the message always contains Bit 03 = ’0’: The adjustable frequency drive immediately the control word, regardless of the message type. Thus, "lets go" of the motor (the output transistors are "shut you can turn off the control word if you do not want to use it when updating or reading parameters.
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RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 9.3.2 Status Word According to Drive Bit 03, No error/trip: Profile (STW) (O-10 Control Word Bit 03 =’0’: The adjustable frequency drive is not in fault Profile = Drive profile) mode.
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RS-485 Installation and Set... AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Bit 13, Voltage OK/limit exceeded: The reference and MAV are scaled as follows: Bit 13 = ’0’: There are no voltage warnings. Bit 13 = ’1’: The DC voltage in the intermediate circuit of the adjustable frequency drive is too low or too high.
Warnings and Alarms AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 10 Warnings and Alarms 10.1 System Monitoring 10.3 Warning and Alarm Displays The adjustable frequency drive monitors the condition of its input power, output, and motor factors as well as other system performance indicators.
Warnings and Alarms AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Troubleshooting Check connections on all the analog input terminals. Control card terminals 53 and 54 for signals, terminal 55 common. OPCGPIO terminals 11 and 12 for signals, terminal 10 common. OPCAIO terminals 1, 3, 5 for signals, terminals 2, 4, 6 common).
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Warnings and Alarms AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide DC backup supply is connected, the adjustable frequency WARNING/ALARM 11, Motor thermistor over temp drive trips after a fixed time delay. The time delay varies The thermistor might be disconnected. Select whether the with unit size.
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Warnings and Alarms AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting: Check connections on the serial communication cable. Remove power and check if the motor shaft can be turned. Increase O-03 Control Word Timeout Time Make sure that the motor size matches the Check the operation of the communication adjustable frequency drive.
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H081x: option in slot x has restarted 2080-2088 H082x: option in slot x has issued a power-up wait It may be necessary to contact your GE supplier or service 2096-2104 H983x: option in slot x has issued a legal power- department.
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ALARM 50, Auto tune calibration failed 5376-6231 Out of memory Contact your GE supplier or GE Service Department. Table 10.2 ALARM 51, Auto tune check U and I The settings for motor voltage, motor current and motor ALARM 39, Heatsink sensor power are wrong.
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If the sensor ALARM 58, Auto Tune internal fault wire between the IGBT and the gate drive card is discon- Contact your GE supplier. nected, this warning would result. Also, check the IGBT WARNING 59, Current limit thermal sensor.
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Warnings and Alarms AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide fan fault can be configured as a warning or an alarm trip 2 = second adjustable frequency drive from the by SP-53 Fan Monitor. left inverter module in unit size 64.
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Warnings and Alarms AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide ALARM 248, Illegal power section configuration This alarm is only for 6x unit size adjustable frequency drives. It is equivalent to Alarm 79. The report value in the alarm log indicates which power module generated the alarm: 1 = left most inverter module.
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Basic Troubleshooting AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 11 Basic Troubleshooting 11.1 Start Up and Operation Symptom Possible cause Test Solution Missing input power. See Table 3.1. Check the input power source. Missing or open fuses or circuit See open fuses and tripped circuit Follow the recommendations breaker tripped.
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Basic Troubleshooting AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Symptom Possible cause Test Solution Service switch open or missing Check if the motor is connected Connect the motor and check the motor connection. and the connection is not service switch. interrupted (by a service switch or other device).
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Basic Troubleshooting AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Symptom Possible cause Test Solution Phase to phase short. Motor or panel has a short phase Eliminate any shorts detected. to phase. Check motor and panel phase for shorts. Motor overload. Motor is overloaded for the Perform startup test and verify application.
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 13.1.3 Dimensions, Unit Size 2x Figure 13.4 Unit Size 21 Figure 13.5 Unit Size 22 DET-767A 13-5...
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 13.6 Unit Size 23 Figure 13.7 Unit Size 24 13-6 DET-767A...
Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 13.1.4 Dimensions, Unit Size 3x Figure 13.8 Unit Size 31 Figure 13.9 Unit Size 32 DET-767A 13-7...
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 13.10 Unit Size 33 Figure 13.11 Unit Size 34 13-8 DET-767A...
Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 13.1.5 Dimensions, Unit Size 4x Figure 13.12 Unit Size 41 (Floor or Cabinet Mount) Figure 13.13 Unit Size 42 (Floor or Cabinet Mount) DET-767A 13-9...
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Figure 13.14 Unit Size 43 (Cabinet Mount) 765 m 255 m 1327 1280 1099 Drives shown with optional disconnect switch Figure 13.15 Unit Size 44 (Cabinet Mount) 13-10 DET-767A...
Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 13.2 General Technical Data Line power supply 200–240 V ± Supply voltage 380–480 V ±10% Supply voltage 525–600 V ±10% Supply voltage 525–690 V ±10% Supply voltage AC line voltage low/line drop-out: During low AC line voltage or a line drop-out, the drive continues until the intermediate circuit voltage drops below the minimum stop level, which corresponds typically to 15% below the adjustable frequency drive's lowest rated supply voltage.
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Voltage level, logic '1' NPN < 14 V DC Maximum voltage on input 28 V DC Pulse frequency ranges 0–110 kHz (Duty cycle) Min. pulse width 4.5 ms Input resistance, R approx. 4 kΩ...
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Voltage level see section on Digital input Maximum voltage on input 28 V DC Input resistance, R approx. 4 kΩ Pulse input accuracy (0.1–1 kHz) Max. error: 0.1% of full scale Encoder input accuracy (1–11 kHz) Max.
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Control card, USB serial communication USB standard 1.1 (Full speed) USB plug USB type B “device” plug Connection to PC is carried out via a standard host/device USB cable. The USB connection is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Environment Enclosure IP20 Open Chassis, Nema 1 with field-installed kit, Nema 12, and Nema 4X Vibration test 1.0 g (75 kW/100 HP and below)/0.7 g (above 75 kW/100 HP) Max. relative humidity 5%–93% (IEC 721-3-3; Class 3K3 (non-condensing) during operation...
Fuses or circuit breakers are mandatory to comply with IEC 60364. GE recommend using a selection of the following. Overcurrent protection: The adjustable frequency drive provides overload The fuses below are suitable for use on a circuit capable of...
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide 13.3.5 NEC and UL Compliance Fuses or Circuit Breakers must comply with NEC 2009. We recommend using a selection of the following. The fuses below are suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering 100,000 Arms (symmetrical), 240 V, or 480 V, or 600 V depending on the adjustable frequency drive voltage rating.
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Recommended max. fuse Ferraz- Ferraz- AF-650 GP SIBA Littel fuse Shawmut Shawmut [kW]/[HP] Type RK1 Type RK1 Type CC Type RK1 0.37–0.75/ 5017906-006 KLS-R-6 ATM-R-6 A6K-6-R 1/2–1 1.5–2.2/ 5017906-010 KLS-R-10 ATM-R-10 A6K-10-R 2–3 3.7/5...
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Specifications AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Recommended max. fuse AF-650 GP Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann [kW]/[HP] Type RK1 Type J Type T Type CC Type CC Type CC 0.75/1 KTS-R-5 JKS-5 JJS-6 FNQ-R-5 KTK-R-5 LP-CC-5 1.5–2.2/ KTS-R-10...
Index AF-650 GP Design and Installation Guide Control Index Cables....................2-13 Card....................10-2 Card Performance..............13-17 Card, +10 V DC Output............13-16 Card, 24V DC Output..............13-16 Input..................1-8, 2-10 Card, RS-485 Serial Communication........13-16 Line...................... 1-8 Card, USB Serial Communication......... 13-17 Line Power..............