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A-TS Technology FT30 FT30 series General Purpose Frequency Converter User Manual A-TS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION LIMITED www.a-ts.cn...
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A-TS Technology FT30 DECLARATION Without written permission, reprint or copy is strictly forbidden. Unauthorized copying, dissemination or use of this document and its contents is prohibited. Violators will be liable for compensation. All rights, including the rights granted by patent rights and the registration rights of application models or designs will be reserved.
All the local laws, regulations, and codes of practice should be obeyed first, besides the instructions in the manual. For any injury or loss caused by improper operation, the A-TS technology will not take the responsibility. The A-TS technology is not legally bound in any manner either.
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A-TS Technology FT30 DANGER The danger sign indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken. WARNING The warning sign indicates that death or severe personal injury may result if proper precautions are not taken.
Usually, this point is used to ground the motor. 1.2 Safety Instructions When working with FT30 series frequency converter and related systems, the Warning, Caution, Notice and Prompt listed in this section are usually involved.
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About operation WARNING FT30 series frequency converter operates under high voltage. Dangerous voltage exists on some parts of the electrical equipment during operation. ...
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A-TS Technology FT30 equipment damage or even serious personal injury (that is, there is a potentially dangerous failure). Therefore, additional external precautions must be taken or additional devices used to ensure safe operation must be installed, even when a failure occurs (for example, install the independent current limit switch, mechanical interlock, etc.)
A-TS Technology FT30 1.3 Special Warnings DANGER Electric shock and danger to life due to other energy sources. Touching live components can result in death or severe injury. Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job.
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A-TS Technology FT30 frequency converter does not exceed the breaking capacity (SCCR or Icc) of the protective device used. DANGER Electric shock if there is no ground connection For missing or incorrectly implemented protective conductor connection for devices with protection class I, high voltages can be present at open, exposed parts, which when touched, can result in death or severe injury.
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A-TS Technology FT30 malfunctions. Tighten all power connections to the prescribed torque. Check all power connections at regular intervals, particularly after equipment has been transported. Spread of fire from built-in devices In the event of fire outbreak, the enclosures of built-in devices cannot prevent the escape of fire and smoke.
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A-TS Technology FT30 malfunction, which in turn can lead to injuries or death. Protect the parameterization against unauthorized access. Handle possible malfunctions by taking suitable measures, e.g. emergency stop or emergency off. Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules or devices that may be damaged by either electric fields or electrostatic discharge.
The FT series frequency converter is provided by A-TS Technology Co., Ltd. in China. They are FT70, FT50 and FT30 series. Power range is from 2.2kW to 355kW. The FT50 is a standard general purpose frequency converter. It supports V/f control, flux vector control with and without encoder (Including the speed and torque control).
Extended U/V/W Terminal High Overload/Constant Torque [ 14-15 ] Reserved Low Overload/Variable Torque Diagram 2-1 FT30 series Frequency Converter Model Designation 2.3 Technical Data Table 2-1 Technical data of the FT30 series Frequency Converter Type Item Specifications Input Voltage 3AC 380V (±20%)
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A-TS Technology FT30 Carrier Frequency 1kHz - 8kHz Frequency Digital Setting : 0.01Hz Resolution Setting Analog Setting : Maximum Frequency*0.025% Standard configuration: 2 analog input channels, 0 - 10V/0 - 20mA, equipped with +10V, 50mA auxiliary power supply. Analog Input Extended configuration: 1 analog input channel, 0-10V/0- 20mA.
Certification Cooling Forced Air Cooling 2.4 Dimension Specification 2.4.1 Overall Dimensions There are a total of 10 size specification of the FT30 series frequency converter. Table 2-2 FT30 Series Frequency Converter Model and Dimension G Type P Type Dimension Input...
A-TS Technology FT30 2.4.3 Flange Mounting Dimension, for models from 15kW to 160kW 4-M5 screw hole Figure 2-11 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 15kW to 22kW 4-M6 screw hole Figure 2-12 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 30kW to 37kW...
A-TS Technology FT30 4-M8 screw hole Figure 2-14 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 75kW to 110kW 4-M8 screw hole Figure 2-15 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 132kW to 160kW 2.4.4 Bottom Mounting Bracket Dimension...
A-TS Technology FT30 3 Installation and Wiring 3.1 Installation Condition 3.1.1 Use the Frequency Converter after Long-term Storage If the storage time of the frequency converter is more than 1 year, then before installing and using it, the capacitor in it must be re-applied with voltage.
A-TS Technology FT30 be less than 0.6G. Make sure to stay away from the punching machine and such equipment. 4) Do not install the frequency converter in a place with direct sunlight, high humidity, or water drop. 5) Do not install the frequency converter in a place with corrosive, flammable, or explosive gas in the air.
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A-TS Technology FT30 A-TS Figure 3-2 Single machine installation space requirement (200kW-355kW) For the double machine parallel installation, please refer to Table 3-3 and Figure 3-3 to reserve the space between the frequency converters. Figure 3-3 Double machine parallel installation diagram Table 3-3 Double machine parallel installation space requirement (2.2kW-160kW)
Figure 3-4 Double machine vertical installation diagram 3.2 Installation Guide There are a total of 10 size specification for the dimension of the FT30 series frequency converter. For models from 2.2kW to 160kW, the wall-mounted installation is generally adopted.
A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 3-5 Installation direction diagram 3.2.1 Wall-mounted Installation 1) The frequency converter must be fixed reliably. Please drill the mounting holes beforehand according to Table 3-4 and Figure 3-6, and use the specified fasteners as per Table 3-4.
A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 3-7 Wall-mounted installation diagram Figure 3-8 Wall-mounted installation diagram (2.2kW - 11kW) (15kW - 160kW) CAUTION In the wall-mounted installation mode, it is prohibited to only fix the two mounting screw on the upper end of the frequency converter. Otherwise, the frequency converter may fall off and be damaged during the long-term operation.
A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 3-9 Flange mounting diagram (15kW-160kW) 3.2.3 Cabinet Installation When selecting an installing cabinet for frequency converter models from 200kW to 355kW, the following requirements are required. 1. It is recommended to choose a cabinet with a depth of 800mm.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 3-11 Installation fixing holes diagram (200kW-355kW) There are two ways to install the frequency converter (200kW-355kW) cabinet. One is installation without casters, and the other is installation with casters. 1. Installation without casters If install the frequency converter without the casters, besides installing the beam on the top, the beam on the base of the cabinet frame also need to be installed for bearing.
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A-TS Technology FT30 A-TS Remove the connecting plate Install bottom casters Figure 3-13 Caster installation diagram (200kW-355kW) ② Use 6 M5 self-tapping screws to fix the bottom mounting bracket onto the cabinet frame base, as shown in Figure 3-14. (refer to section 2.4.4 for the bottom mounting bracket dimensions) Notice: When fixing models (200kW-355kW) in the cabinet, please refer to chapter 3.1.3...
5° , it may topple over and cause damage. 3.2.4 Cover Plate Uninstallation and Installation For FT30 series frequency converter, the front cover needs to be removed to do the main circuit and control circuit wiring. CAUTION ...
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A-TS Technology FT30 Close the cover upwards and tighten the hand screws. Figure 3-16 Cover plate uninstallation and installation diagram (Models from 15kW to 160kW) 3) Cover plate uninstallation and installation (Models from 200kW to 355kW) Operation panel socket...
A-TS Technology FT30 Operation panel socket A-TS Operation panel plug Back view of the cover Place the cover close to the frequency converter body. First insert the operation panel plug into the socket on the back of the cover,...
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A-TS Technology FT30 2) Operation panel installation steps a. Remove the operation panel from the frequency converter body, as per the figure 3-20. First press the button on both sides of the operation panel, and then take out the operation panel vertically Figure 3-20 Operation panel uninstallation diagram b.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Panel signal terminal board installation diagram (models from 15kW to Figure 3-22 355kW) 3) Panel signal transfer board wiring Unplug the 2*5pin cable connecting the control board debugging interface and the keyboard tray backplane interface of the operation panel. Then use the 2*5pin cable to connect the panel signal transfer board with the debugging interface of the control board, as shown in Figure 3-23.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 3-24 Keyboard installation, dimension drawing of the opening in the cabinet door 5) Keyboard tray connection Use the network cable in the cabinet door installation components to connect the keyboard tray backplane and the frequency converter. First connect one end of the network cable to the RJ45 network port on the back panel of the keyboard tray, as shown in Figure 3-25.
A-TS Technology FT30 Network port of the panel signal terminal board Models from 2.2kW to 11kW Models from 15kW to 355kW Figure 3-26 The position diagram of the network port on the panel signal terminal board 3.3 Terminals and Wiring 3.3.1 Standard Wiring Diagram...
External 24V power supply FT00-C02 (optional) A-TS Note Shielding layer Twisted pair Figure 3-27 FT30 series frequency converter standard wiring diagram 3.3.2 Main Circuit Terminal Function Description FT30 series frequency converter adopts industry general terminal design, with input three-phase terminals R/S/T, output three-phase terminals U/V/W, DC positive and negative terminals (+/-) and brake terminal BR.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Extended U/V/W Terminal Standard U/V/W Terminal Figure 3-29 Main circuit terminal diagram (200kW-355kW) Table 3-6 Main Circuit Terminal Function Description Terminal Name Function Description Three-phase power R / S / T AC input three-phase power connection point supply input terminal Common DC bus input point.
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The output terminals U, V, W of the frequency converter are connected to the input terminals U, V, W of the motor. For the selection of the output side cable, please select the copper cable according to the recommended specification in the FT30 series Frequency Converter Peripheral Equipment Selection Guidelines table in Chapter 9.5.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Peripheral Equipment Selection Guidelines table in Chapter 9.5. ● The protective grounding conductor shall be a yellow-green cable, or comply with the local regulation. ● It can be used as the grounding position of the shielding layer of the main circuit.
A-TS Technology FT30 display the frequency setting of the frequency converter. If continue to long press the increase key or the decrease key to increase or decrease the Decrease Key frequency setting, as the time of the long press becomes longer, the increment or decrement of the frequency setting will also accelerate.
A+V, Both lights are on at the same time: Percentage % 4.2.3 Check and modify the parameter function code A three-level menu structure is adopted in the LED operation panel of the FT30 series frequency converter to perform operations such as viewing and modifying parameters.
The keyboard is locked. Enter the correct keyboard password, and then modify it. 4.2.4 Check Parameter Function Code There are many parameter function codes in FT30 series frequency converter, and four modes to check parameter function codes are provided. The default setting is the basic viewing mode (All parameter function code groups can be viewed, F01 means parameter function code group 1).
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A-TS Technology FT30 details, please refer to Chapter 6.3 Parameter List Quick commissioning Check the parameter function code parameter mode of the quick commissioning group User-defined Check user-defined parameter parameter mode function codes Check the parameter function code User setting...
3) Display current parameters when there is no fault or alarm. For fault codes and alarm codes of the FT30 series frequency converter, please refer to the Chapter 7. The fault and alarm display description is as follows. Table 4-5 Fault and alarm display...
A-TS Technology FT30 NOTICE If the keyboard password lock has been set, only the function of fault reset key is effective. Other key functions (such as start, stop, jog, up/down keys to modify frequency, parameter upload/download etc.) are only available after the keyboard lock is unlocked.
● Frequency converter control mode ● Motor parameter identification During quick commissioning, the user can set the correlation parameters in sequence according to the following flowchart. Some parameters are available for the FT50 series frequency converter only, but not in the FT30 series.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Start quick commissioning Start Access level 0: User level 1: Standard level P0214.F=3 2: Advanced level 3: Expert level Frequency converter model Before leaving the factory, the model parameter of the frequency converter has been P0201.F=? set to the default value according to the complete machine, and the user does not need to modify it.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Frequency converter control mode selection P0203.F=? 2: V/f control without sensor feedback P0203.F=2 P0203.F=0/1 Motor parameter identification start 0: Lock, prohibit parameter identification operation 1: Unlock, allow parameter identification operation P0415.M=1 Note: In the vector control mode, the frequency converter can be started and run only after parameter identification.
A-TS Technology FT30 5.2 Power On Make sure to confirm the following items before power on. Table 5-1 Items to be confirmed before power on Item Contents Confirm that the power supply voltage is correct. AC380±20% 50/60Hz Confirm the power supply voltage Please connect the power input terminal (R/S/T) reliably.
A-TS Technology FT30 returned to zero automatically. Table 5-3 Parameter initialization description Setting Description After setting P0210.F=1, most of the frequency converter parameters 1: Restore to factory are restored to the factory default. But the P0201.F (frequency default converter model), fault record information, running time (r0010), and some factory parameters are not restored.
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A-TS Technology FT30 B0028:Start-stop When the value of this control simulation function code is changed key (operation panel Control word B0028:start/ from 0 to 1 (valid at rising start-stop) 1:0 (Forward stop control edge), it means there is a P3809.B...
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A-TS Technology FT30 running. When the value of P3824.B (start/stop reverse rotation) is changed from 0 to 1 (valid at rising edge), frequency converter performs reverse rotation. When the value of P3824.B (start/stop reverse rotation) is 0, frequency converter stops running.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Table 5-8 Three-wire mode 1 function description P3809.B P3824.B P3845.B Running command 0→1 Forward rotation 0→1 Reverse rotation Stop Stop 4. Three-wire mode 2. The parameters P3809.B, P3811.B and P3845.B are used to control the forward and reverse rotation of the motor, enable and disable the running.
A-TS Technology FT30 6 System Parameters 6.1 Parameter Description The parameters of the frequency converter can be modified by the operation panel or the upper machine. It is an intervention point set up to match the application of the function block. It can be used to connect function blocks and examine internal signals through digital (on-off) connectors and word connectors.
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A-TS Technology FT30 (2) Motor parameter Motor parameters are used to match the frequency converter with the connected motor, and can also support open-loop and closed-loop control modes. Typical examples of motor parameters are: ◆ Motor rating data from the motor nameplate ◆...
1 can be used as the main frequency setting. 6.2.2 Interconnection Parameter Control Word and Status Word The control function of the FT30 series frequency converter is set by the control word, and the running state is expressed by the status word.
A-TS Technology FT30 6.3 Parameter List 1) Code Code stands for the function code. It refers to the parameter number. The parameter number is represented by 4 digits from 0000 to 9999. When there is a lowercase letter r in front of the parameter number, it means that the parameter is a read-only parameter.
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A-TS Technology FT30 4) Factory default Factory default setting 5) Access permission The parameters can be accessed and changed on the operation panel or the upper machine software. The parameter with r indicates that it is a read-only parameter, and the parameter with P indicates that it is modifiable.
A-TS Technology FT30 7 Fault Diagnosis and Handling 7.1 Safety Precautions DANGER Pay attention to the risk of electric shock. It is strictly forbidden to do the wiring when the power is on. Even if the power supply has been cut off, there is still dangerous voltage on the capacitor of the frequency converter.
A-TS Technology FT30 The output current of the frequency converter is too large, over the overcurrent point set by the software parameter, or the output current reaches the maximum value of the frequency converter hardware design range. Check and trouble shoot ...
A-TS Technology FT30 P3813.B control word 1:4 (Fault reset). When the signal is changed from 0 to 1, the reset is triggered. The frequency converter will be automatically reset after power on again. Cut off the power of the main circuit temporarily, and turn on the power again after the display on the operation panel disappears.
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A-TS Technology FT30 converter parameters reset the parameter group that needs to be used. 2. Check the related parameters of the motor and encoder, and set them correctly 3. Check the frequency converter model P0201.F and control mode selection P0203.F, and set them correctly 4.
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A-TS Technology FT30 3. When using vector control mode, motor parameter identification needs to be completed Improper setting of Set acceleration time P1602.F acceleration and deceleration and deceleration time P1603.F to time appropriate values Load fluctuation The models of the motor and...
A-TS Technology FT30 8 Routine Maintenance 8.1 Routine Maintenance Due to the influence of environmental temperature, humidity, dust and vibration, the internal components of the frequency converter will age, leading to potential failures of the frequency converter and reducing the service life. Therefore, it is necessary to implement daily and regular maintenance of the frequency converter.
A-TS Technology FT30 8.3 Fan Replacement The cooling fan is a wearing part, and its service life is closely related to the environment and maintenance. The general service life time is: Device name Designed service life 4 - 5 years EXPLICATION The designed service life is the time when the fan is used under the following conditions.
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A-TS Technology FT30 A-TS Figure 8-2 Fan installation (2.2kW to 11kW) 2) Fan replacement, for models from 15kW to 160kW a. Disassemble the fan Unplug the power cord from the socket, use a screwdriver to remove the four fixing screws on the fan cover, then remove the fan cover and the fan to complete the disassembly.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 8-4 Fan installation (15kW to 160kW) 3) Fan replacement, for models from 200kW to 355kW a. Disassemble the fan Remove the 6 fixing screws on the cover of the frequency converter. Hold the cover with both hands, lift it up about 2cm, and then take down the cover in the direction of the arrow.
A-TS Technology FT30 Figure 8-6 Fan installation (200kW to 355kW) 8.4 Storage and the Maintenance 8.4.1 Storage After purchasing the frequency converter, users should pay attention to the following points when storing it. (1) When storing, please try to put the frequency converter in the original packaging box according to the original packaging.
9 System Device Selection 9.1 FT30 series Frequency Converter Connection Diagram When using the FT30 series frequency converter to control an asynchronous motor, it is necessary to install various electrical components on the input and output sides of the frequency converter to ensure the safety and stability of the system. The system configuration is shown in the Figure 9-1.
AC reactor. 9.2 Optional Devices List The optional device of FT30 series frequency converter include IO expansion board, communication expansion board, cabinet door installation components, mounting rail, bottom mounting bracket and flange mounting bracket. If the following optional accessories are needed, please order them according to the corresponding model.
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A-TS Technology FT30 Explication: Since the IO expansion board and the communication expansion board are installed in the same option slot, only one of them can be installed at most. Support Profibus-DP communication, support external FT00-C01 DC 24V power supply...
30kW to 75kW can be equipped with built-in braking unit optionally. When dynamic braking, only the braking resistor needs to be configured externally. The recommended braking resistor parameters for FT30 series frequency converter are shown in the following table: Table 9-3 Brake components selection table for FT30 models of 75kW and below...
Please notice that when doing this kind of test, the frequency converter must be completely disconnected from the tested part. Table 9-4 FT30 series frequency converter adapted motor selection table Power Heating...
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A-TS Technology FT30 9-5 The cable, circuit breaker and contactor selection table Recommended fuse Bussmann Complied with UL FT30 Series certification Models Three-phase power supply 380 - 480V, 50/60Hz FT30-4T0022G-XX 3×4 3×4 M3.5 FWP-15B FT30-4T0030G-XX 3×4 3×4 M3.5 FWH-20B FT30-4T0037G-XX 3×4...
(Profibus-DP, Modbus, Profinet, etc.). Except for the encoder expansion board, all expansion boards are compatible with FT50 and FT30 series frequency converter. The expansion boards are the same for all models of FT30 series frequency converters. 10.1 Expansion Board Installation FT30 series frequency converter supports IO expansion board, and communication expansion board (Profibus-DP, Modbus, Profinet, and drive-to-drive through optical fiber communication).
A-TS Technology FT30 10.2 Expansion Board Function Description Table 10-1 Expansion Board Function Description Model Name Function description 5 digital inputs channels 1 digital output channel 1 analog input channel FT00-IO IO expansion board 1 analog output channel 1 relay output channel...
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