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7.3 V/f (V/Hz) control
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Operating Instructions, 12/2018, A5E36652151A
7.3 V/f (V/Hz) control
Description
The simplest solution for a control procedure is the V/f characteristic, whereby the stator
voltage for the induction motor or synchronous motor is controlled proportionately to the
stator frequency. This method has proved successful in a wide range of applications with low
dynamic requirements, such as:
● Pumps and fans
● Belt drives
● Multi-motor drives
V/f control aims to maintain a constant flux ( Φ ) in the motor, whereby the flux is proportional
to the magnetization current (Iµ) or the ratio of voltage (V) to frequency (f).
Φ ~ Iµ ~ V/f
The torque (M) generated by the induction motors is, in turn, proportional to the product (or,
more precisely, the vector product ( Φ x I)) of the flux and current.
M ~ Φ x I
To generate as much torque as possible with a given current, the motor must function using
the greatest possible constant flux. To maintain a constant flux ( Φ ), therefore, the voltage (V)
must change in proportion to the frequency (f) to ensure a constant magnetization current
(Iµ). V/f characteristic control is derived from these basic premises.
The field-weakening range is above the rated motor frequency, where the maximum voltage
is reached. The flux and maximum torque decrease as the frequency increases; this is
illustrated in the following diagram.
Figure 7-5 Operating areas and characteristic curves for the induction motor with converter supply
Several variations of the V/f characteristic exist, which are listed in the following table.