The GENESIS series of Brushless DC (BLDC) motor controls (drives) were developed to operate very large Brushless DC motors. Large BLDC motors were first made by POWERTEC Industrial Corporation in the late 1980’s. POWERTEC was acquired by Powertec in 1993.
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Model RE GE NE RATIV E V E RS US NON-RE GE NE RATIV E OP E RATION Traditional AC induction motors and brush-type DC motors have windings on the rotor. They also have stationary windings on the frame that produce magnetic fields if we energize them. When the motor rotates, the windings move through the magnetic field.
Model Follow these steps to quickly set up and operate the Model 1000AR Brushless DC drive. If you are not sure of the procedure for any of the steps, consult the installation section (beginning on page 9). C O N N E C TI O N S Connect the proper three-phase AC power from a suitably rated switching device to the input terminals L1, L2, and L3.
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Model INTRODUCTION ... 1 REGENERATIVE … OPERATION QUICK START ... 5 REFERENCE PAGES INDEX MOTOR PROTECTION ... 9 WARRANTY ... 9 I N S TAL L ATI O N H o w D o I … Physically Install the Model 1000AR Drive ?...11 Connect AC Power to the 1000AR Drive ? ...13 Connect the Motor to the 1000AR Drive ? ...15 Connect the Regenerative Resistors to the Model 1000AR? ...17...
This warranty does not cover any other claims, including, but not limited to, special, incidental, or consequential damages. Powertec supplies this manual as a guide to the use of our products. We have used our best efforts to compile this information. If you find mistakes of fact in this manual, please notify your distributor or Powertec at once.
Model H O W D O I … P H Y S I C AL L Y I N S TAL L TH E M O D E L 1 0 0 0 AR D R I V E ? Use of the Model 1000AR drive above 3300 ft (1000 meters) requires de-rating.
Model H O W D O I … CO NNE CT AC P O W E R T O T HE 1 0 0 0 AR DRI V E ? TRANSFORMER R+ R- OFFICIAL 1000AR Installation and Operation Manual Standard Model 1000AR Brushless DC drives will not operate on single phase AC power.
Model H O W D O I … CONNE CT THE MOTOR TO THE 1 0 0 0 AR DRIV E ? We ship every drive from the factory with A STANDARD CONNECTIONS card. R+ R- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Orange Brown...
The bus voltage times the bus loader current must be greater than 150% of the motor’s full power rating. The power rating of the resistors depends on the duty cycle of the regeneration. Powertec uses four ratings for the GENESIS series of drives: 1.
Model H O W D O I … CONNE CT THE RE GE NE RATIV E RE S I S TORS TO THE MODE L R+ R- CONTROL CIRCUIT INTERLOCK BUS LOADER RESISTOR(S) Operating the 1000AR drive without the Bus Loader attached, or with the Bus Loader disabled, will result in the drive tripping.
Three resistors (or groups of resistors) are necessary. The power rating of each should be: Power > 0.02 X (Buss Voltage) These formulas are very general, and results will vary from motor to motor. For dynamic braking tailored to your application, consult POWERTEC Engineering. 1000AR Installation and Operation Manual...
ONLY on an emergency stop. The contactor stays energized during normal stops. POWERTEC makes an optional track mount PC board (Part # 156-012) for sequencing of contactors with AC coils. You MUST interlock the contactor with the...
THE POWER SUPPLIES OF THE MODEL 1000AR SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT! Powertec has an optional power supply (part # 127-101) available for 24VDC to power external circuits. It is possible to operate control circuits with a variety of START devices.
Model ZERO SPEED RELAY RELAY 48VDC Coil 24VDC Coil FAULT OUTPUT ISOLATOR ENABLE FAULT OFFICIAL 1000AR Installation and Operation Manual The RUN relay contact at TB2 terminals 7 and 8 is a dry contact rated at 1 Amp (Resistive load) at 125VAC. You may use it in an external circuit as long as the voltage does not exceed 125 VAC (limitation of the terminal strip).
Model H O W D O I … CO NNE CT AN ANALO G S P E E D RE F E RE NCE ? R+ R- BI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATION SPEED POT UNI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATION SPEED POT EXTERNAL SOURCE 0 TO 10VDC REFERENCE starting the drive.
Model H O W D O I … and shield connections on DIGIMAX TB1 are necessary. The jumper from TB1-4 goes to a screw in the back plate. The pulse train comes from DIGIMAX TB1 terminals 11(+) and 10(-). It is applied to the Model 1000AR TB1 terminals 11(+) and 9(-).
Model I N S TAL L ATI O N C H E C K L I S T Is the Model 1000AR securely mounted in a vertical position (fuses up) [page 5]? Is there a clear path for airflow through the base heatsink and through the chassis Is the temperature of the air surrounding the drive within specifications Is the AC power source for the drive of the proper voltage, frequency, and capacity Is the motor securely mounted and aligned...
Model CURRENT CONTROLLER BOARD POWER GREEN STALL RED/GREEN ENABLE YELLOW OV/UV RED/GREEN You can observe the bus voltage with a voltmeter connected to the POSITIVE BUS and NEGATIVE BUS terminals on the Capacitor Board. This board is located on the right sidewall of the drive behind the front panels (see page 26).
Model W H AT H AP P E N S W H E N I … G I V E TH E S TAR T C O M M AN D TO TH E M O D E L 1 0 0 0 ? Before starting the Model 1000AR drive, turn the Current Limit pots fully counter-clockwise, and the speed reference command input, analog or digital, should be set to zero.
Model W H AT H AP P E N S W H E N I … G I V E TH E S P E E D C O M M AN D TO TH E M O D E L 1 0 0 0 AR ? Once the drive is in RUN mode, the application of the speed reference should cause the motor to turn.
Model W H AT H AP P E N S W H E N I … S L O W D O W N O R O V E R H AU L TH E M O D E L 1 0 0 0 AR ? Since the Model 1000AR is a regenerative drive (see page 3), the motor does not coast when the speed reference is reduced.
Model W H AT H AP P E N S W H E N I … M AK E AN AD J U S TM E N T O N TH E M O D E L 1 0 0 0 AR ? Once the motor is running, it may be necessary to make adjustments to produce the desired results.
Model T RO UBLE S HO O T I NG T HE MO DE L 1 0 0 0 AR DRI V E Troubleshooting of the Model 1000AR drive should only be attempted by personnel experienced in working on high-voltage, high power equipment. Equipment Necessary for Troubleshooting : Safety Glasses A Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter, preferably digital, with:...
Model POWERTEC Model 1000AR Drive Start Up and Troubleshooting Chart START Check for grounds, then turn on power Turn Power Off. Remove fuses. Check for shorts. LED ON Install new fuses. Re-apply power. time FU1, FU2, fuses have and FU3...
Model POWERTEC Model 1000AR Drive Start Up and Troubleshooting Chart Wait up to 30 seconds for BUS LED to change from RED to GREEN From BUS LED Page 1 GREEN Replace Current BUS LED Controller board Disconnect Motor Measure the Bus...
Model POWERTEC Model 1000AR Drive Start Up and Troubleshooting Chart From HS1 LED Page 2 You can see the rotation of these three LED's by turning the motor by hand. There should always be one or HS2 LED two on at a time -...
Model POWERTEC Model 1000AR Drive Start Up and Troubleshooting Chart Press START Button and From Release Page 3 (See note above) Press and HOLD START Button Check "START Button" connections This sequence assumes that standard control connections are being used.
Model POWERTEC Model 1000AR Drive Start Up and Troubleshooting Chart Increase SPEED reference from From 0% to 10%. If ILIMIT is at full Page 4 CCW, turn it 25% CW. STOP. Turn off power. Disconnect TB1-8(+) TB1-7 and TB1-7(-) TB1-8 Measure voltages at TB1-5 and TB1-6.
Model POWERTEC Model 1000AR Drive Start Up and Troubleshooting Chart Increase SPEED reference from 10% to 50%. If From motor at CURREN 50% speed Page 5 T LIMIT is turned down, turn it up to 50% CW. Correct +5VDC Speed...