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User Guide Commander SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive 3840 en - 04.2004 / b Part Number :...
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IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive NOTE CONTROL TECHNIQUES reserves the right to modify the characteristics of its products at any time in order to incorporate the latest technological developments. The information contained in this document may therefore be changed without notice.
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive Safety Information Environmental limits Instructions in this User Guide regarding transport, storage, installation and use of the drive must be complied with, Warnings, Cautions and Notes including the specified environmental limits.
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IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive FOREWORD This manual describes the installation and commissioning of IP66/Nema 4X Commander SX variable speed drives. It also gives details of all its options and extensions which the user may choose to suit his requirements.
Rating supplying 3-phase induction motors. Voltage code In the standard version, the Commander SX is an open loop 3-phase power supply ) flux vector drive with very high performance levels (maintaining the rated torque over a speed range from N to...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 - Electrical characteristics 3-phase mains, 208V -10% to 240V +10% Commander SX Power Current 1.4.1 - General characteristics Size...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive GENERAL INFORMATION 1.5 - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) CAUTION: Conformity of the drive is only assured when the mechanical and electrical installation instructions described in this manual are adhered to.
100 mm (4 in) above and below to ensure that air can flow installation must be approved. freely around the heatsink. - Do not place the Commander SX above a heat source. 2.3 - Dimensions and weight D1 (SX-PT) D (PX-DV and PX-PB)
• The plugs fitted as standard on the plate can be used as cable glands if the Commander SX is installed in an enclosure which is not subject to condensation (damp enclosure and/or enclosure subject to significant temperature variations) or if the environment permits a protection index limited to IP54/Nema 12.
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.4.2 - 3-phase AC power supply in accordance with safety standard EN954-1 - category 1 Applying secure input SDI2 to obtain a secure stop...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.4.3 - 3-phase AC power supply in accordance with safety standard EN954-1 - category 2 or 3 Applying secure input SDI2 together with digital input DI2...
3.4.4 - Cables and fuses • It is the responsibility of the user to connect and provide protection for the Commander SX in accordance with current legislation and regulations in the country of use. This is particularly important as regards the size of the cables, the type and rating of fuses, the earth or ground connection, powering down, acknowledging faults, insulation and protection against overcurrents.
3.5 - Connection of the control ADI2 Analogue or logic input 2 Unipolar analog voltage Characteristics • The Commander SX has a positive logic (common mode) or current configuration. Using a drive with a control system Resolution 10 bits which has a different control logic may cause unwanted...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS SDO1 DIO1 Logic input or output 1 Secure contact SDO2 Logic input or output Characteristics (positive logic) Characteristics 250 VAC 0: < 5V •...
3.5.2 - Commander SX-PT control terminal 3.5.3 - Preset configurations for the control connection terminal block Out of the box, the Commander SX-PT is in default setting CAUTION : as following connection drawing. A LCD keypad or the SXSoft These...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.5.3.2 - Configuration 1: selection of a voltage (0-10V) 3.5.3.3 - Configuration 2: selection of a current (4-20mA) reference or 3 preset references via 2 digital inputs...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.5.3.4 - Configuration 3: selection of 4 preset references 3.5.3.5 - Configuration 4: selection of 8 preset references via 2 digital inputs...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.5.3.6 - Configuration 5: motorised potentiometer 3.5.3.7 - Configuration 6: selection of speed control or torque control with speed limiting via digital input (Before changing 05, drive must be 05 = E.Pot...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.5.3.8 - Configuration 7: PID regulation 3.5.3.9 - Configuration 8: pump regulation (Before changing 05, drive must be 05 = Pid disabled, SDI2 open).
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.5.3.10 - Configuration 9 : voltage or current input and 3.5.3.11 - Configuration 10 : control of travelling crane or PTC sensor...
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IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive CONNECTIONS 3.5.3.12 - Configuration 11: control via keypad (default 3.5.3.13 - Configuration 12 : Auto/manual mode setting for PT type Commander SX) (Before changing 05, drive must be 05 = Pad (Before changing 05, drive must be 05 = HuAC disabled, SDI2 open).
This may be the case in the Given that the Commander SX cable gland plate is made of event of lightning strikes or earth faults associated with long metal, and connected to the general earth, the use of EMC cable lengths >30 m (100 ft).
Inappropriate settings keys. may have serious consequences for personnel and The Commander SX-PT operator panel consists of a display, machinery. three control buttons and a potentiometer button. • The drive parameters should only be set by appropriately qualified and experienced personnel.
3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.2 - Commander SX-PT • By default, the Commander SX-PT does not allow parameter setting. Before commissioning, check commissioning that default parameter values are suitable with the application.
• If the drive is already powered up, the first parameter displayed may not be 0 . Simply select the parameter to The Commander SX factory configuration can be modified in be displayed or modified using the key. order to meet the requirements of the application.
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.3 - Selection of the parameter access level 4.3.6 - Security code • Selection of level 2 In some cases, it is necessary to prevent modification of the drive parameters, while still allowing them to be read.
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7 - Commissioning from a preset configuration • The parameter values affect the motor protection and the safety of the system.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.2 - Configuration 1: selection of a voltage (0-10V) reference or 3 references preset via 2 digital inputs - 0 = A1.Pr •...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.3 - Configuration 2: selection of a current (4-20mA) reference or 3 references preset via 2 digital inputs - 0 = A2.Pr •...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.4 - Configuration 3: selection of 4 preset references via 2 digital inputs - 0 = 4Pr • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder)
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.5 - Configuration 4: selection of 8 preset references via 3 digital inputs - 0 = 8Pr • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder)
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.6 - Configuration 5 : motorised potentiometer - 0 = E.Pot • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder) - With 3-wire control,...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.7 - Configuration 6 : selection of speed control or torque control via digital input - 0 = TorQ • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder)
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.8 - Configuration 7: PID regulation - 0 = Pid • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder) - With 3-wire control,...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.9 - Configuration 8: pump regulation - 0 = Pump...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.10 - Configuration 9 : voltage or current input and PTC sensor - 0 = A.CtP • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder)
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.11 - Configuration 10 : Control of travelling crane or hoist - 0 = HoiS • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder)
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.7.12 - Configuration 11: control via keypad - 0 = Pad • Connection of the control terminal block (reminder) ADI1 ADI2...
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Run FWD/Stop Manual Auto control terminal block Run REV/Stop Run/Stop commands and reference come from +24V Manual Commander SX-PT or PB keypad SDI1 Secure input SDI2 Note : SDI2 input must be closed before giving Run command. RL1C Fault relay RL1O...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.8 - Selection of the control mode Parameter Name Type Factory setting Adjustment range 0 (oP.LP) or 1 (oP.LP) : open loop mode control User drive mode 0 (oP.LP)
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.9 - Selection of brake control and setting its parameters Parameter Name Type Factory setting Adjustment range 0 (dis): disabled 1 (COnt): enabled on Px-brake contactor...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING Additional parameter settings (suite) Parameter Name Type Factory setting Adjustment range S ramp enable 0 (Lin) 0 (Lin): linear ramp; 1 (S-rP): S ramp enabled 0 (FrEE): freewheel stop;...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.13 - Detailed explanation of the parameters : Preset configuration select 0 (A1.A2) : A 0-10V voltage reference input and a 4-20mA 4.3.13.1 - Main parameters (0...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.13.2 - Parameters associated with preset configurations (1 to 2 • Configurations 0 (A1.A2), 6 (TorQ), 7 (Pid) and 12 (HuAC) : ADI2 mode Used to define the type of signal on the ADI2 input.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING • Configurations 1 (A1.Pr), 2 (A2.Pr), 3 (4Pr) and 4 (8Pr): • Configuration 4 (8Pr): Preset reference 5 Preset reference 3 Used to define preset reference PR5.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING • Configuration 7 (Pid): ADI2 input scaling • If 2 = 0 (OP.LP), 1 (OP.LP) : voltage mode select Used if necessary to scale analog input ADI2. However, this Determines the open loop control mode.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING : Current controller Kp proportional gain • If 2 = 4 (cL.LP): Drive encoder lines per revolution Used to configure the number of lines per encoder revolution.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING 4.3.13.5 - Parameters common to all applications (4 • If 3 ≠ 0 (dis) : Brake apply frequency or speed Used to adjust the frequency or speed threshold at which : Management of logic commands brake control will be disabled.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING : ADIO3 control : Skip reference band This parameter is used to assign the ADIO3 function quickly Defines the skip band around the avoided speed. The total in cases where it is being used as an output.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING : Stop mode 3 (dC-O) : stop by DC injection braking, and elimination at zero speed. 0 (FrEE): freewheel stop. The drive decelerates the motor by setting a low frequency...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING : Mains loss mode : Number of motor poles 0 (diS): The drive does not take account of mains supply When this parameter is at 0 (Auto), the drive automatically...
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive COMMISSIONING : Parameter cloning : Selection of load display This parameter is used to obtain an indication of the load or Disable the drive before parameter cloning or transfering with the total current on the display.
Auto/tunE • Autocalibration phase in progress Deceleration in progress after a stop command The Commander SX display gives a certain amount of information which simplifies the diagnostic process. • The drive is disabled, and cannot start the This information is broken down into 2 categories:...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive FAULTS - DIAGNOSTICS Fault Reason for fault Solution code It.AC Motor I Motor overload I x t • Read the battery value in 4 •...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive FAULTS - DIAGNOSTICS Fault PX-LCD code Reason for fault Solution code COM loss Serial link fault • Replace the keypad or the cable •...
6.1.2.1 - General information 6.1 - Add-on options The XPressKey option is used to save a copy of all the Commander SX parameters so that they can be duplicated • It is imperative that these options (except very simply in another drive.
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive OPERATING EXTENSIONS 6.1.3 - PX-Brake Contactor 6.1.4 - PX-Secure Digital output connection 6.1.4.1 - General Optional PX-Secure allows the use of terminal SDI2 as secure input as per safety standard EN954-1 category 2 or 3 (removal of line contactor).
12 Mbps. speed can be as much as 500 Kbps. The Commander SX powers the module internally. The module should be powered by the DeviceNet power supply. Because of the drive backup power supply, the 6.1.6.2 - Connection...
6.2.1.1 - General information present and heat is given off. This console makes it much easier to set the Commander SX • If a braking resistor is connected, parameter 5 parameters and access all parameters. Its LCD display, must be set to 0 (Fst).
CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive OPERATING EXTENSIONS 6.4 - RFI filter 6.5 - PX-Cabling kit Size 1 and 2 drives conform to the drive standard EN 61800-3 Optional PX-Cabling kit includes the following components : since they have an RFI filter integrated internally.
There are very few maintenance and repair operations on V: AC voltmeter Ω Commander SX drives to be performed by the user. Regular Impedance > 1000 servicing operations and simple methods for checking that the drive is operating correctly are described below.
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive MAINTENANCE...
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CONTROL TECHNIQUES USER GUIDE 3840 en - 04.2004 / b COMMANDER SX IP66/Nema 4X AC Variable Speed Drive MAINTENANCE...
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