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A-TS Technology FT50 FT50 series General Purpose Frequency Converter User Manual A-TS TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION LIMITED www.a-ts.cn...
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A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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.
FT50 2 Product Profile 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 FT50 series Frequency Converter Model Designation 2.3 Technical Data Table 2-1 Technical data of the FT50 series Frequency Converter Type Item Specifications Input voltage 3AC 380V (±20%)
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A-TS Technology FT50 Continuous current allowing 150% of the rated current for 60s every 300s. Overload capacity Continuous current allowing 180% of the rated current for 5s every 300s. Carrier frequency 1kHz - 8kHz Frequency Digital Setting: 0.01Hz resolution setting Analog Setting: Maximum Frequency*0.025%...
IP20 Certification Cooling Forced air cooling 2.4 Dimension Specification 2.4.1 Overall Dimensions There are a total of 10 size specification of the FT50 series frequency converter. Table 2-2 FT50 Series Frequency Converter Model and Dimension G Type Input Output Dimension...
A-TS Technology FT50 Figure 2-10 Models 315kW - 355kW 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...
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A-TS Technology FT50 4-M8 screw hole Figure 2-13 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 45kW to 55kW 4-M8 screw hole Figure 2-14 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 75kW to 110kW 4-M8 screw hole...
A-TS Technology FT50 Figure 2-15 Mounting bracket and hole size for models from 132kW to 160kW 2.4.4 Bottom Mounting Bracket Dimension 2-M6*15 press rivet screw Figure 2-16 Bottom mounting bracket dimension (Appropriate for a standard cabinet with a depth of 600mm or 800mm)
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 series frequency converter. For models from 2.2kW to 160kW, the wall-mounted installation is generally adopted.
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 Figure 3-22 Panel signal terminal board installation diagram (models from 15kW to 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 series frequency converter standard wiring diagram 3.3.2 Main Circuit Terminal Function Description FT50 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 FT50 Figure 3-28 Main circuit terminal diagram (2.2kW-160kW) 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...
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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 FT50 series Frequency Converter Peripheral Equipment Selection Guidelines table in Chapter 9.5.
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A-TS Technology FT50 according to the recommended specification in the FT50 series Frequency Converter 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. ●...
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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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4: PID control Macro 5: Hoist Macro P7301.F=0 10: Crane Macro (unique macro for FT50 series frequency converter) Note: When there is no corresponding application macro function to choose, this parameter is set to 0 (default value). Control word 1: 0 (start and stop command for forward rotation) P3809.B=?
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 Table 5-5 Control command selection description Function Factory Name Function description Examples code default B0028:Start-stop When the value of this control simulation function code is changed Control word key (operation panel B0028:start/ from 0 to 1 (valid at rising...
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A-TS Technology FT50 In this control mode: When the value of P3809.B (start/stop forward rotation) is changed from 0 to 1 (valid at rising edge), frequency converter performs forward rotation. When the value of P3809.B (start/stop forward rotation) is 0, frequency converter stops running.
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A-TS Technology FT50 parameters P3809.B (start/stop forward rotation) and P3824.B (start/stop reverse rotation) are effective when they are changed from 0 to 1 (valid at rising edge). The running direction of the frequency converter is subject to the parameter set first among these two parameters.
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 (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 FT50 series frequency converter is set by the control word, and the running state is expressed by the status word.
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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.
(1) Open loop vector control mode (P0207.F=0 factory default) ☆ The open-loop vector control mode is applicable to FT50 series frequency converter. It is used in scenarios where the motor is without the encoder speed feedback. In this control mode, it...
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(2) Closed loop vector control mode (P0207.F=1) ☆ The closed-loop vector control mode is only applicable to FT50 series frequency converter. It is used in scenarios where the motor is with the encoder speed feedback. In this control mode, it...
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A-TS Technology FT50 needs to correctly set the parameters such as the number of pulses per revolution of the encoder and the direction of the encoder, and to perform parameter self-learning on the motor to complete the motor parameter identification.
A-TS Technology FT50 Without PG feedback, the V/F control mode is applied to the scenario where the motor is without encoder speed feedback. In this control mode, only the rated parameters of the motor need to be set correctly.
A-TS Technology FT50 shooting, and reset the frequency converter after the fault is removed. Refer to Chapter 7 for details. After the trouble shooting, reset the fault through the upper computer. After the trouble shooting, click the reset key on the operation panel to reset.
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A-TS Technology FT50 Confirm that the connection The motor or the motor between the frequency converter connection cable is abnormal and the motor is correct 1. Restore the factory default, reset the parameter group that needs to be used.
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A-TS Technology FT50 reported in the 2. Check the frequency converter frequency model P0201.F and control mode converter selection 3. When using vector control mode, motor parameter identification needs to be completed Set acceleration time P1602.F Improper setting of acceleration and deceleration time P1603.F to...
A-TS Technology FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 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 FT50 series Frequency Converter Connection Diagram When using the FT50 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 FT50 series frequency converter include IO expansion board, communication expansion board, encoder 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 FT50 thermal protection terminal 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...
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 FT50 series frequency converter are shown in the following table: Table 9-3 Brake components selection table for FT50 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 FT50 series frequency converter adapted motor selection table Power Heating...
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A-TS Technology FT50 9-5 The cable, circuit breaker and contactor selection table Recommended fuse Bussmann Complied with UL FT50 Series certification Models Three-phase power supply 380 - 480V, 50/60Hz FT50-4T0022G-XX 3×4 3×4 M3.5 FWP-15B FT50-4T0030G-XX 3×4 3×4 M3.5 FWH-20B FT50-4T0037G-XX 3×4...
Except for the encoder expansion board, all expansion boards are compatible with FT50 and FT30 series frequency converter. Only FT50 series frequency converter supports the use of encoder expansion board. The expansion boards are the same for all models of FT50 series frequency converters.
A-TS Technology FT50 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...
Input/Output IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor KTY84 KTY84 Temperature Sensor Light Emitting Diode FT50 FT50 series Frequency Converter FT30 FT30 series Frequency Converter NPN type triode PID controller (proportion, integral, differential) Programmable Logic Controller PNP type triode Positive Temperature Coefficient...
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