GE AF-300 P11, User Manual

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2.3.2 Connecting the Main Circuit and Ground Terminals
Table 2.3.1 Functions of main circuit terminals and ground termnals
Symbol Terminal Name Description
L1/R,L2/S,L3/T Main circuit power terminals Connects a 3-phase power supply
U,V,W Inverter output terminals Connects a 3-phase motor
R0,T0 Input terminals for auxiliary control power Connects a backup AC power supply to the control
circuit (not supported for drives of 1 Hp or less)
P1,P(+) DC reactor terminals Connects the optional power correcting DC reactor
P(+),DB Terminals for external braking resistor Connects the optional external braking resistor (for
drives of 15 Hp or less)
P(+),N(-) Terminals for DC link circuit Supplies DC link circuit voltage to the external
braking unit (option) or power regeneration unit
(option).
G Ground terminal Connects the drive chassis (case) to ground.
Drives 7.5 HP and larger
Motor Insulation Level 1000V 1300V 1600V
460 VAC Input Voltage 66 ft (20 m) 328 ft (100 m) 1312 ft (400 m) *
230 VAC Input Voltage 1312 ft (400 m) * 1312 ft (400 m) * 1312 ft (400 m) *
Drives 5 HP and smaller
Motor Insulation Level 1000V 1300V 1600V
460 VAC Input Voltage 66 ft (20 m) 165 ft (50 m) * 165 ft (50 m) *
230 VAC Input Voltage 328 ft (100 m) * 328 ft (100 m) * 328 ft (100 m) *
* For this case the cable length is determined by secondary effects and not voltage spiking.
Note: When a motor protective thermal O/L relay is inserted between the drive and the motor, the thermal O/L relay may
malfunction (particularly in the 460V series), even when the cable length is 165 feet (50m) or less. To correct, insert a
filter or reduce the carrier frequency. (Use function code “F26 Motor sound”.)
(1) Main circuit power terminals (L1/R, L2/S, L3/T)
1. Connect these terminals to the power supply via a molded-case circuit breaker or ground-leakage circuit breaker for
circuit protection. Phase-sequence matching is unnecessary.
2. To insure safety, a magnetic contactor should be used to disconnect the drive from the power supply when the drive
protective function activates.
3. Use control circuit terminal FWD/REV or the RUN/STOP key on the keypad panel to start or stop the drive. The main
circuit power should be used to start or stop the drive only if absolutely necessary and then should not be used
more than once every hour.
4. If you need to connect these terminals to a single-phase power supply, please contact the factory.
(2) Drive output terminals (U, V, W)
1. Connect these terminals to a 3-phase motor in the correct phase sequence. If the direction of motor rotation is
incorrect, exchange any two of the U, V, and W phases.
2. Do not connect a power factor correction capacitor or surge absorber to the drive output.
3. If the cable from the drive to the motor is very long, a high-frequency current may be generated by stray capacitance
between the cables and result in an overcurrent trip of the drive, an increase in leakage current, or a reduction in
current indication precision.
When a motor is driven by a PWM-type drive, the motor terminals may be subject to surge voltage generated by drive
element switching. If the motor cable (with 460V series motors, in particular) is particularly long, surge voltage will
deteriorate motor insulation. To prevent this, use the following guidelines: