Step 1—PowerXL Series Overview
PowerXL DH1 Series Variable Frequency Drives
MN040039EN—April 2018
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Step 1—PowerXL Series Overview
This chapter describes the purpose and contents of this
manual, the receiving inspection recommendations and the
PowerXL Series Open Drive catalog numbering system.
How to Use this Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with information
necessary to install, set and customize parameters, start up,
troubleshoot and maintain the Eaton PowerXL Series variable
frequency drive (VFD). To provide for safe installation and
operation of the equipment, read the safety guidelines at the
beginning of this manual and follow the procedures outlined
in the following chapters before connecting power to the
PowerXL Series VFD. Keep this operating manual handy and
distribute to all users, technicians and maintenance
personnel for reference.
Receiving and Inspection
The PowerXL Series VFD has met a stringent series of
factory quality requirements before shipment. It is possible
that packaging or equipment damage may have occurred
during shipment. After receiving your PowerXL Series VFD,
please check for the following:
Check to make sure that the package includes the Instruction
Leaflet, Quick Start Guide, User Manual CD and accessory
packet. The accessory packet includes:
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Rubber grommets
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Control cable grounding clamps
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Additional grounding screw
Inspect the unit to ensure it was not damaged during
shipment.
Make sure that the part number indicated on the nameplate
corresponds with the catalog number on your order.
If shipping damage has occurred, please contact and file a
claim with the carrier involved immediately.
If the delivery does not correspond to your order, please
contact your Eaton Electrical representative.
Note:
Do not destroy the packing. The template printed
on the protective cardboard can be used for marking
the mounting points of the PowerXL VFD on the wall
or in a cabinet.
Real Time Clock Battery Activation
To activate the real time clock (RTC) functionality in the
PowerXL Series VFD, the RTC battery (already mounted in
the drive) must be connected to the control board.
Simply remove the primary drive cover, locate the RTC
battery directly below the keypad, and connect the white
2-wire connector to the receptacle on the control board.
Figure 1. RTC Battery Connection
Table 1. Common Abbreviations
Abbreviation
Definition
CT
Constant torque with high overload rating (150%)
VT
Variable torque with low overload rating (110%)
IH
High Overload (150%)
IL
Low Overload (110%)
VFD
Variable Frequency Drive
