TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 Quick Start Up..................................5 1.1. Important Safety Information 1.2. Quick Start Process 1.3. Quick Start Overview General Information and Ratings ............................8 2.1. Identifying the Drive by Model Number 2.2. Drive Model Numbers Mechanical Installation ................................ 9 3.1.
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TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 Declaration of Conformity TEC Electric Motors hereby states that the TECDrive TEC-3 product range conforms to the relevant safety provisions of the following council directives: 2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD) (Valid until 20.04.2016) 2014/30/EU (EMC) and 2014/35/EU (LVD) (Valid from 20.04.2016)
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 1. Quick Start Up 1.1. Important Safety Information Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION below, and all Warning and Caution information elsewhere. Danger: Indicates a risk of electric shock, which, if not Danger: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 1.2. Quick Start Process Step Action See Section Page Identify the Enclosure Type, Model Type and ratings of Identifying the Drive by Model Number your drive from the model code on the label. In particular...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 1.4. Quick Start Overview Quick Start – IP20 & IP66 Non Switched • Connect a Start / Stop switch between control terminals 1 & 2 o Close the Switch to Start o Open to Stop •...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 2. General Information and Ratings This chapter contains information about the TECDrive E3 including how to identify the drive 2.1. Identifying the Drive by Model Number Each drive can be identified by its model number, as shown in the table below. The model number is on the shipping label and the drive nameplate.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 3. Mechanical Installation 3.1. General The TECDrive should be mounted in a vertical position only, on a flat, flame resistant, vibration free mounting using the integral mounting holes or DIN Rail clip (Frame Sizes 1 and 2 only).
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 3.7. Gland Plate and Lock Off The use of a suitable gland system is required to maintain the appropriate IP / Nema rating. The gland plate has pre moulded cable entry holes for power and motor connections suitable for use with glands as shown in the following table. Where additional holes are required, these can be drilled to suitable size.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 4. Power & Control Wiring 4.1. Connection Diagram Sec. Page 4.1.1. IP20 & IP66 (Nema 4X) Non- Switched Units A Protective Earth (PE) Connection B Incoming Power Connection C Fuse / Circuit Breaker Selection 4.3.2...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 Shield Termination (Cable Screen) The safety ground terminal provides a grounding point for the motor cable shield. The motor cable shield connected to this terminal (drive end) should also be connected to the motor frame (motor end). Use a shield terminating or EMI clamp to connect the shield to the safety ground terminal.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 4.6. Control Terminal Wiring • All analog signal cables should be suitably shielded. Twisted pair cables are recommended. • Power and Control Signal cables should be routed separately where possible, and must not be routed parallel to each other.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 4.8.1. Analog Output The analog output function may be configured using parameter P-25, which is described in section 6.2 Extended Parameters on page 18. The output has two operating modes, dependent on the parameter selection.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 5. Operation 5.1. Managing the Keypad The drive is configured and its operation monitored via the keypad and display. Used to display real-time information, to access and exit NAVIGATE parameter edit mode and to store parameter changes...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 6. Parameters 6.1. Standard Parameters Par. Description Minimum Maximum Default Units P-01 Maximum Frequency / Speed Limit P-02 500.0 50.0 (60.0) Hz / RPM Maximum output frequency or motor speed limit – Hz or RPM. If P-10 >0, the value entered / displayed is in RPM...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 P-13 Operating Mode Select Provides a quick set up to configure key parameters according to the intended application of the drive. Parameters are preset according to the table. 0: Industrial Mode. Intended for general purpose applications.
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TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 Par. Description Minimum Maximum Default Units P-25 Analog Output Function Select Digital Output Mode. Logic 1 = +24V DC 0: Drive Enabled (Running). Logic 1 when the TECDrive is enabled (Running) 1: Drive Healthy. Logic 1 When no Fault condition exists on the drive 2: At Target Frequency (Speed).
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TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 Par. Description Minimum Maximum Default Units P-33 Spin Start 0 : Disabled 1: Enabled. When enabled, on start up the drive will attempt to determine if the motor is already rotating, and will begin to control the motor from its current speed.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 Par. Description Minimum Maximum Default Units P-46 PI Feedback Source Select Selects the source of the feedback signal to be used by the PI controller. 0: Analog Input 2 (Terminal 4) Signal level readable in P00-02.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 6.4. P-00 Read Only Status Parameters Par. Description Explanation P00-01 1 Analog input value (%) 100% = max input voltage P00-02 2 Analog input value (%) 100% = max input voltage P00-03 Speed reference input (Hz / RPM)
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 7. Analog and Digital Input Macro Configurations 7.1. Overview TECDrive E3 uses a Macro approach to simplify the configuration of the Analog and Digital Inputs. There are two key parameters which determine the input functions and drive behaviour:- P-12 –...
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 7.7. Fire Mode The Fire Mode function is designed to ensure continuous operation of the drive in emergency conditions until the drive is no longer capable of sustaining operation. The Fire Mode input may be a normally open (Close to Activate Fire Mode) or Normally Closed (Open to Activate Fire Mode) according to the setting of P-30 Index 2.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 8. Modbus RTU Communications 8.1. Introduction The TECDrive E3 can be connected to a Modbus RTU network via the RJ45 connector on the front of the drive. 8.2. Modbus RTU Specification Protocol Modbus RTU...
9.3. Single Phase Operation of Three Phase Drives All drive models intended for operation from three phase mains power supply (e.g. model codes TEC-3-xxxxxx-3xxx) may be operated from a single phase supply at up to 50% of maximum rated output current capacity.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 9.4. Additional Information for UL Compliance TECDrive E3 is designed to meet the UL requirements. For an up to date list of UL compliant products, please refer to UL listing NMMS.E226333 In order to ensure full compliance, the following must be fully observed.
TECDrive TEC-3 User Guide Revision 1.20 10. Trouble Shooting 10.1. Fault Code Messages Fault Description Suggested Remedy Code No Fault Not required Brake channel over current Check external brake resistor condition and connection wiring Brake resistor overload The drive has tripped to prevent damage to the brake resistor ...
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