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Installation
CG Drives & Automation, 01-6142-01r0
3.5
Thermal protection on the
motor
Standard motors are normally fitted with an internal fan.
The cooling capacity of this built-in fan is dependent on the
frequency of the motor. At low frequency, the cooling
capacity will be insufficient for nominal loads. Please
contact the motor supplier for the cooling characteristics of
the motor at lower frequency.
Motor thermistors offer better thermal protection for the
motor. Depending on the type of motor thermistor fitted,
the optional PTC input may be used. The motor thermistor
gives a thermal protection independent of the speed of the
motor, thus of the speed of the motor fan. See the functions,
Motor I
2
t type [231] and Motor I
2
t current [232].
3.6
Motors in parallel
t is possible to have motors in parallel as long as the total
current does not exceed the nominal value of the AC drive.
The following has to be taken into account when setting the
motor data:
WARNING!
Depending on the cooling characteristics of
the motor, the application, the speed and the
load, it may be necessary to use forced
cooling on the motor.
Menu [221]
Motor Voltage:
The motors in parallel must have the
same motor voltage.
Menu [222]
Motor Frequency:
The motors in parallel must have the
same motor frequency.
Menu [223]
Motor Power:
Add the motor power values for the
motors in parallel.
Menu [224]
Motor Current:
Add the current for the motors in parallel.
Menu [225]
Motor Speed:
Set the average speed for the motors in
parallel.
Menu [227]
Motor Cos PHI:
Set the average Cos PHI value for the
motors in parallel.
