8 Introduction to the manual
Related documents
on page
Categorization by frame size
Some information in this manual is only valid for certain drive frame sizes. Such
information includes the frame size indication, for example, frame R1. The type
designation label of the drive shows the frame size. The frame size for each drive type is
given in the drive hardware manual.
Quick planning guide
No.
Step
1.
Define a duty cycle diagram for each motor (shaft power). Select the motors and drives as
usual with the DriveSize PC tool by ABB. Do not consider the common DC system yet.
2.
Define a DC link duty cycle for the common DC system, and define the key variables
P
mot,ave
,
P
mot,max
,
P
gen,ave
and
P
gen,max
.
See section
Defining the DC link duty cycle and key variables
on page
3.
Select the drives that you will connect to the AC power line.
See section
Selecting the drives which are connected to AC power line
on page
.
4.
Define the means to handle the surplus DC link energy (motor braking energy).
See
on page
5.
Design the construction of the common DC link.
See section
on page
6.
Select the fuses and phase loss guards.
See section
on page
and section
on page
7.
Examine the need for DC contactors. If needed, select them.
See section
.
8.
Plan the interlocking and safety.
• See
Connecting the Ready and Start enable signals
on page
• Consider the use of safety circuits (such as emergency stop or Safe torque off) or control
signal interlocking for safe and reliable operation.
9.
Select the measures necessary for the EMC. See section
on page
10.
Repeat all design steps to verify the design.
Summary of Contents for ACS880-04 drive modules
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