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ABB ACS860 Electrical Planning Instructions

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  • Page 1 ABB industrial drives Electrical planning instructions ACS860 multidrive cabinets and modules...

  • Page 2: List Of Related Manuals

    You can find manuals and other product documents in PDF format on the Internet. See section Document library on the Internet on the inside of the back cover. For manuals not available in the Document library, contact your local ABB representative.
  • Page 3 Electrical planning instructions ACS860 multidrive cabinets and modules Table of contents  2016 ABB Beijing Drive Systems Co. Ltd. 3AXD50000034058 Rev A All Rights Reserved. EFFECTIVE: 2016-09-26...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Additional requirements for drives with an IGBT supply unit (ACS880-207 or -204) . Additional requirements for ABB high-output and IP23 motors ....18 Additional requirements for non-ABB high-output and IP23 motors ... 18 Additional data for calculating rise time and peak line-to-line voltage .
  • Page 6 Providing feedback on ABB Drives manuals ....... . . 41...

  • Page 7: Introduction To The Manual

    Purpose of this manual This manual provides instructions and applicable standards for planning the electrical installation of cabinet-installed ACS860 multidrives and the ACS860 multidrive modules to be installed into cabinet by the user. Applicability This manual applies to cabinet-installed ACS860 multidrives and ACS860 multidrive modules.

  • Page 8: Related Documents

    Terms and abbreviations Term/abbreviation Explanation ACS-AP-I Type of control panel used with ACS860 drives Brake chopper Conducts the surplus energy from the intermediate circuit of the drive to the brake resistor when necessary. The chopper operates when the DC link voltage exceeds a certain maximum limit.
  • Page 9 Introduction to the manual 9 Term/abbreviation Explanation IGBT supply module IGBT bridge and related components enclosed inside a metal frame or enclosure. Intended for cabinet installation. Used as the supply module in regenerative and low-harmonic drives. IGBT supply unit IGBT supply modules under control of one control board, and related components.
  • Page 10 10 Introduction to the manual...

  • Page 11: Guidelines For Planning The Electrical Installation

    ABB does not assume any liability whatsoever for any installation which breaches the local laws and/or other regulations. Furthermore, if the recommendations given by ABB are not followed, the drive may experience problems that the warranty does not cover.

  • Page 12: Selecting The Supply Disconnecting Device

    +F250. Some supply unit types and sizes, and option selections include the main contactor as standard. Multidrive modules: You can order the pre-selected main contactor (breaker) from ABB. See the Supply module hardware manual. If you use another contactor, select it as follows: Its utilization category (number of operations under load) must be AC-1 according to IEC 60947-4, Low-voltage switch gear and control gear.

  • Page 13: Selecting A Supply Transformer For A Drive Equipped With An Igbt Supply Unit Or A Regenerative Rectifier Unit

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 13 Selecting a supply transformer for a drive equipped with an IGBT supply unit or a regenerative rectifier unit Consider these guidelines: 1. Define apparent power of the transformer using the equation: (kVA) = 1.6 x sum of the motor shaft powers (kW) 2.

  • Page 14: Examining The Compatibility Of The Motor

    14 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation Examining the compatibility of the motor Use an asynchronous AC induction motor. Several induction motors can be connected to an inverter at a time. Select the motor size and inverter unit type on basis of the motor load and AC line voltage. See the ratings table in chapter Technical data of the inverter hardware manual.

  • Page 15: Requirements Table

    > 469 hp and frame size < NEMA 500 < frame frame size > NEMA 500 size < NEMA 580 NEMA 580 ABB motors Random < 500 V Standard + N + CMF -wound 500 V < U < 600 V Standard...
  • Page 16 > 469 hp and frame size < NEMA 500 < frame frame size > NEMA 500 size < NEMA 580 NEMA 580 Non-ABB motors Random < 420 V Standard: + N or CMF + N + CMF -wound Û = 1300 V 420 V <...

  • Page 17: Availability Of Du/Dt Filter

    Inverter and supply modules of frame sizes R6i, R7i and R8i: Available as a standard equipment. Additional requirements for ABB motors of types other than M2_, M3_, M4_, HX_ and AM_ Use the filter and bearing type selection criteria given for non-ABB motors.

  • Page 18: Additional Requirements For Abb High-Output And Ip23 Motors

    Additional requirements for ABB high-output and IP23 motors The rated output power of high output motors is higher than what is stated for the particular frame size in EN 50347 (2001). This table shows the requirements for ABB random-wound motor series (for example, M3AA, M3AP and M3BP).

  • Page 19: Additional Data For Calculating Rise Time And Peak Line-To-Line Voltage

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 19 Additional data for calculating rise time and peak line-to-line voltage The diagrams below show the relative peak line-to-line voltage and rate of change of voltage as a function of the motor cable length with and without a du/dt filter in use. To calculate the actual peak voltage for a certain cable length read the relative Û...

  • Page 20: Selecting The Power Cables

    20 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation Selecting the power cables General rules  Select the input power and motor cables according to local regulations: • Select a cable capable of carrying the drive or motor nominal current. See chapter Technical data in appropriate supply unit hardware manual and inverter units hardware manual for the rated currents, and section Typical power cable sizes...
  • Page 21 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 21 Aluminium cable PVC insulation XLPE insulation Conductor temperature 70° Conductor temperature 90° Size ø [mm] Time const. [s] Time const. [s] Lmax Lmax 3 × 35 + 10 Cu 3 × 50 + 15 Cu 3 ×...

  • Page 22: Recommended Input Power Cable Types

    22 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 3 × (3 × 120 + 70) 3 × 41 2441 1859 3 × (3 × 150 + 70) 3 × 44 2820 2139 3 × (3 × 185 + 95) 3 × 50 3329 2525 3 ×...

  • Page 23: Motor Cable Types For Limited Use

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 23 Symmetrical shielded cable with three phase conductors and a concentric PE conductor as shield. A separate PE conductor is required if the shield does not agree with the requirements of IEC 61439-1, see below. Motor cable types for limited use A four-conductor system (three phase conductors and a PE conductor in a PVC conduit) is allowed with phase conductor cross-section less than 10 mm...

  • Page 24: Sufficient Conductivity Of The Protective Conductor

    24 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation Sufficient conductivity of the protective conductor  The protective conductor must always have an adequate conductivity. The cross-sectional area of the protective conductor must agree with the conditions that require automatic disconnection of the supply required in 411.3.2. of IEC 60364-4-41:2005 and be capable of withstanding the prospective fault current during the disconnection time of the protective device.

  • Page 25: Sufficient Shield Conductivity To Suppress Emissions

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 25 Sufficient shield conductivity to suppress emissions  To effectively suppress radiated and conducted radio-frequency emissions, the cable shield conductivity must be at least 1/10 of the phase conductor conductivity. The requirements are easily met with a copper or aluminium shield. The minimum requirement of the motor cable shield of the drive is shown below.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Control Cables

    Control panel cable length and type  In remote use, the cable connecting the control panel to the drive must not exceed three metres (10 ft). The cable type tested and approved by ABB is used in control panel option kits. Ethernet and fieldbus cables ...

  • Page 27: Routing The Cables

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 27 Routing the cables Route the motor cable away from other cable routes. However, you can run the motor cables of several inverters next to each other. We recommend to install the motor cable, input power cable and control cables on separate trays.

  • Page 28: Continuous Motor Cable Shield Or Enclosure For Equipment On The Motor Cable

    28 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation Continuous motor cable shield or enclosure for equipment on the  motor cable To minimize the emission level when safety switches, contactors, connection boxes or similar equipment are installed on the motor cable between the drive and the motor, obey these guidelines: •...

  • Page 29: Protecting The Drive, Motor Cable And Input Power Cable Against Thermal Overload

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 29 Protecting the drive, motor cable and input power cable against  thermal overload The drive protects itself and the input and motor cables against thermal overload when the cables are dimensioned according to the nominal current of the drive. No additional thermal protection devices are needed.

  • Page 30: Implementing The Emergency Stop Function

    Emergency stop, stop category 1 without opening the main contactor or 3AXD50000034103 breaker with safety relays Multidrive modules: This is not available as an option from ABB. If needed, the cabinet installer must implement it. Implementing the Prevention of unexpected start-up...

  • Page 31: Implementing The Power-Loss Ride-Through Function

    If the power-loss situation lasts so long that the drive trips on undervoltage, reset the drive and start again to continue operation. Multidrive modules: This is not available as an option from ABB. If needed, the cabinet installer must implement it.

  • Page 32: Using Power Factor Compensation Capacitors With The Drive

    32 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation Using power factor compensation capacitors with the drive Power factor compensation is not needed with AC drives. However, if a drive is to be connected in a system with compensation capacitors or tuned harmonic filters installed, note the following restrictions.

  • Page 33: Using A Contactor Between The Drive And The Motor

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 33 Using a contactor between the drive and the motor If you must equip the drive with an output contactor, obey these guidelines: • Implement the control of output contactor depending on how you select the inverter unit to operate, that is: •...

  • Page 34: Protecting The Contacts Of Relay Outputs

    34 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation Protecting the contacts of relay outputs Inductive loads (such as relays, contactors, motors) cause voltage transients when switched off. The relay contacts of the drive control board are protected with varistors (250 V) against overvoltage peaks.

  • Page 35: Connecting A Motor Temperature Sensor To The Drive I/O

    Guidelines for planning the electrical installation 35 Connecting a motor temperature sensor to the drive I/O WARNING! IEC 60664 requires double or reinforced insulation between live parts and the surface of accessible parts of electrical equipment which are either non-conductive or conductive but not connected to the protective earth. To fulfill this requirement, connect the thermistor (and other similar components) to the digital inputs of the drive using any of the below possible ways: 1.
  • Page 36 36 Guidelines for planning the electrical installation...

  • Page 37: Standards And Markings

    • refers to additional information within the product documentation. The information is valid for the cabinet-installed ACS860 multidrive and ACS860 multidrive modules to be installed into cabinet by the user. Applicable standards List of reference standards are given below.

  • Page 38: Ce Marking

    EMC product standard (EN 61800-3:2004) as described Compliance with the EN 61800-3:2004. ACS860 multidrive modules: The cabinet builder is in charge for the compliance of the drive with the European EMC Directive. For information on items to consider, see: •...

  • Page 39: Category C4

    ACS880-307 (+A003) diode supply units hardware manual [3AUA0000102453(English)] • ACS860-107 inverter units hardware manual [3AXD50000034048 (English)]. ACS860 multidrive modules: • ACS860 multidrive modules Cabinet design and construction instructions [3AXD50000034059 (English)] • appropriate supply unit hardware manual • ACS860-104 inverter modules hardware manual [3AXD50000034054(English)].

  • Page 40: Compliance With The European Machinery Directive

    A RoHS mark is attached to the drive to verify that the unit follows the provisions of the China RoHS II Directive. Approvals See the Hardware manual of your drive. Consult your local ABB representative if needed. Disclaimers Generic disclaimer ...

  • Page 41: Further Information

    Product and service inquiries Address any inquiries about the product to your local ABB representative, quoting the type designation and serial number of the unit in question. A listing of ABB sales, support and service contacts can be found by navigating to www.abb.com/searchchannels.
  • Page 42 Contact us www.abb.com/drives www.abb.com/drivespartners 3AXD50000034058 Rev A (EN) 2016-09-26...

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