Converteam ALSPA MV3DB Series, Manual

Page: 5 / 64

MV3DB Series DB Units Contents
(07/06) ALSPA MV3000e Dynamic Braking Units Page iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 About this Manual ......................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 About the ALSPA MV3000e Dynamic Braking Unit...................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Range of DB Units covered by this Manual .................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Range of Standard Braking Resistors supplied by Converteam .................................................. 1-2
1.5 Identity Codes ............................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.6 Use of Metric Units........................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.7 Customer Support and Training.................................................................................................... 1-3
1.8 Associated Publications ................................................................................................................ 1-3
2. Specifications.............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Electrical Specification of DB Units and Standard Braking Resistors........................................... 2-1
2.2 Duty Cycle ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Data Common to all DB Units ....................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4 Safety Standards........................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.5 Illustration of Ratings..................................................................................................................... 2-4
3. System Design ............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Functional Description................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.3 Standard Braking Resistor Selection ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.4 Alternative Braking Resistor Selection.......................................................................................... 3-2
3.5 Calculation for Alternative Resistors ............................................................................................. 3-2
3.5.1 Calculation Based on Power.................................................................................................... 3-2
3.5.2 Calculation Based on Inertia .................................................................................................... 3-3
3.6 Equivalence of Duty Cycles .......................................................................................................... 3-4
3.6.1 For braking times longer than 18 seconds:.............................................................................. 3-4
3.6.2 For braking times less than 18 seconds: ................................................................................. 3-5
3.7 Braking Resistor Cable Selection ................................................................................................. 3-5
3.8 Resistor Protection........................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.8.1 Internal Protection.................................................................................................................... 3-6
3.8.2 External Protection................................................................................................................... 3-7
3.9 Cabinet layout and EMC ............................................................................................................... 3-8
4. Installation ................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Receipt of Equipment.................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Inspection................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.2 Storage..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.3 Handling ................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.3 Installing the DB Unit..................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1 Cable Lugs and Recommended Torque Settings.................................................................... 4-2
4.3.2 Access to Drive Components................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.3 Installation to Frame Size 3 Drives .......................................................................................... 4-4
4.3.4 Installation to Frame Size 4 Drives ........................................................................................ 4-10
4.3.5 Installation to Frame Size 6 Drives ........................................................................................ 4-14
4.3.6 Installation to Frame Size 7 Drives ........................................................................................ 4-18
4.4 Installing the Braking Resistor .................................................................................................... 4-22
5. Commissioning ........................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Installation Assumptions ............................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Commissioning Procedure ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Mechanical Checks .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.2 Power Connections .................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.2.3 Procedure................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.3 Drive Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 5-2
5.4 Dynamic Brake Status Flags......................................................................................................... 5-4