Questions tagged [vfd]
Variable frequency drive, a three-phase AC output motor controller. Questions about vacuum fluorescent displays should not receive this tag.
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4-20 mA output from Arduino for VFD
I'm a beginner with electronics, so everything has to be explained in simple terms to me.
I have an Arduino with a program which provides a value via the Analog output, so that is anything from 0-5 V....
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Why are inverter modules extremely oversized in VFDs?
I was checking a faulty Schneider VFD (ATV312H037N4) which is rated for a nominal output current of 1.5 A. Turns out the rectifier bridge of the inverter module (FP10R12YT3) blew up and after reading ...
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Explanation request of a paragraph in a VFD manual about a diode, should I add it or not?
I didn't fully understand this paragraph in a VFD manual:
My question is: is the free-weeling diode exist inside the drive, or should I put an external one?
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Which frequency is the best for a 3-speed Motor?
Sorry I dont know the appropriate terms that should be used in this subject!
I have an inductive motor, it has 3 different speeds (or windings) at 50 Hz:
350 rpm / 700 rpm / 970 rpm
I want to ...
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Converting single-phase 120 V or 240 V into three-phase 4-wire 120/208 V
I am needing to convert either 240 V or 120 V single-phase into 120/208 V three-phase 4-wire. The load needed is 30 A. My panel can supply up to 100 amps, so the amperage isn't an issue.
I've looked ...
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suggestions for how to implement a weird VFD jog mode?
I'm a total noob at electronics, but my employer has asked me to try to program a replacement VFD on our industrial stone-cutting saw. Everything works on it now, but I need to figure out how to ...
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What happens to a high power inductive motor if you decrease the RPM to half the rated in terms of current, torque and heating?
and what is minimum possible RPM ratio for a high power motor
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How many times of a frequency of a PWM can properly generate a sine wave to drive a motor?
I know PWM with dense and loose duty cycle is used to generate sine wave for applications such as 3-phase motor driving. But, How fast does it require to properly generate a sine wave to drive a motor?...
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Using a 3-phase Transformer After a Variable Frequency Drive for Voltage Reduction
In the plating industry generally 42V - 3P motors are used to rotate the barrels that hold the products to be plated. This is because the contacts of the barrel cannot be isolated (because barrels are ...
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Firing time in VFD inverter
Just a quick one. When looking at schematics for a VFD, I see the same circuits as diodes used in the converter (AC to DC), capacitors in the DC bus and transistors or thyristors used in the inverter ...
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Does a load reactor eliminate the need for EMC cabling?
The company I work with installs ventilators driven by VFD's. To save on cost of EMC cabling we use load reactors at the VFD outputs. (Other considerations for not using EMC cabling have to do with ...
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VFD configured for six-step output instead of SPWM?
I need a transformerless inverter which generates a 3 phase 230 VAC modified sine wave output from 325 VDC input. Unfortunately, it seems these are rare, at least high power models. Can a VFD (with DC ...
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isolated 5v PWM to 0-10V
I'm trying to convert a 5V PWM signal to 0-10V through an optocoupler to drive a VFD.
The output "0-10V" should be 0V when PWM duty cycle is 0%, and 10V when 100% (linearly !).
Here is what I've come ...
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Parameters of the 3 phase geared induction motor
I have a 3 phase geared induction motor. The name plate is below image.
I couldn't find any datasheet from internet.
Explain me parameters that on nameplate for entering to VFD.
I need to know Rated ...
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Can I operate a 500kW/1500rpms motor at 35Hz with 400kW inverter?
In stock we have a 3 phase induction motor with a rated power 500kW and 1490rpms.
What is the smallest frequency inverter which we can use to operate this motor in a machine with a maximum power/...
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Variable Frequency Drive with AC motor, 30kW
I have a VFD that controls an AC motor which compresses air. It is an 30kW motor. I have set the parameters required to drive the motor and it runs the motor but not properly.
During the test the ...
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VFD as general use inverter
I'd like to have 3ph 208 in my house for general use (not a motor). If I run the output of a single phase to 3 phase VFD through inductors or a 1:1 transformer will it smooth the SPWM .output into an ...
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Termination of SY cable shield at VFD and 3 phase motor?
I am wiring a single to 3 phase VFD to a 3 phase motor (240V delta). The 3/4HP motor powers a lathe in a domestic setting. Supply voltage is 240V 50Hz.
As per the VFD instructions, I am using ...
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Braking Methods of Induction Motor in VFD
As you know, we can stop an induction motor by plugging or regenerative braking. What I'd like to know is that when controlling induction motor with VFD, which braking way VFD uses? It seems to me ...
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How to Size Line Reactors and Understanding Reactor Specifications
I've got a 600 VAC, 75 HP VFD that I want to place line and load reactors in series with. Usually, I find charts like this that give me a horsepower table to follow as they are the easiest to use. ...
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Vcc drops on connecting variable resistor between it and ground
I have a VFD with a control board I am trying to fix. It requires an external variable resistor to be connected between the +10V terminal, analog reference terminal and ground. I found that on ...
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How VFD affects an isolated IOT system
To avoid noise from the external system I tried to isolate the internal completely. So I added DC-DC isolated converter with signal isolation. I have attached the picture. Still when reading data and ...
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Can a Variable Frequency Drive convert standard wall outlet (120V/15A/single phase) to ~220V 3 phase?
In my workshop I have a device that requires 220V 3 phase power, with a requirement of up to 1.5kVA. In North America, my wall outlet provides ~120V/15A single phases.
(EDIT - my device can take +/- ...
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Slip Control vs Constant V/F Control for 3-Phase ACIM
I am trying to understand how is Slip Control different from Constant V/F control. If I need to control the speed of 3-phase ACIM then its slip would obviously change with its rotational speed then ...
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Speed control using direct torque control of induction motor
Is there any steady state error present in speed output at any load in direct torque control of induction motor?
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Voltage source & current input
I am working on a project where I have a current source (analog output from a PLC) controlling a VFD. Based on the position of the dipswitch, the VFD will accept either a current or voltage input. The ...
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Motor / VFD / Protective Earth
I have little experience with AC motors since I'm majoring in Mech.E. My team is setting up an AC motor with a VFD to control the movement of an airfoil inside a metal cage we built. I understand the ...
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Does a 3-phase VFD work if one phase is reduced (e.g. with a dimmer)?
If you have a 3-phase VFD running a 3-phase motor, and you use a leading or trailing edge dimmer on one or two of the input phases, will the VFD continue to operate normally, pulling more current from ...
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Miscalculating the nominal power using nominal current and voltage of a VFD
A variable frequency drive datasheet has current parameters named as I2N and I2hd. If Im not mistaken these currents are the per line currents for the drive output as follows where I showed in red ...
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A very basic question about VFD output frequency
I know that a VFD's inverter stage creates alternating voltages at a desired frequency for the terminals of a delta induction motor(stator voltage freq.).
Normally without a VFD the nominal freq. ...
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operating a motor with a undersized vfd
A centrifugal pump requires 21.6 hp to flow 350 gpm at 2800 rpm with a 230/460V, 40 hp, 2-pole (3600 rpm) motor. The VFD available can operate up to a 25 hp motor at 230V, with a maximum output of 68 ...
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DC bus correction for inverter VFD via PWM modulation
This is a question concerning an inverter circuit without PFC.
Single phase AC is rectified and pooled on DC bus capacitors.
From there the DC voltage is modulated at 5kHz on 6 IGBTs, emulating ...
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Why use many-pole motor for high speed?
I found in this teardown analysis of the Nissan Leaf drive motor that it runs up to about 10,000 RPM but is an 8-pole motor. My understanding is that the inverter cost goes up with frequency. The Leaf ...
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Powering a 3 Phase 230VAC Motor with 28 12V Batteries wired in Series
Mechanical Engineering student here. I'm a part of a senior project team that trying to run a 40 HP 230 VAC three phase motor with a 40 HP VFD for a hydraulic pump. Our plan is to wire 28 Lead Acid ...
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Problem in temperature transmitter because of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
I made an amplifier of PT100 bridge which operates on 24V DC supply and gives 0 - 10V DC for 0 - 400°C when tuned. The circuit is as follows :
Here P2 + and P4 S+ are shorted and P4 S- is left open....
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Not using all 3 phases of sine filter
I want to run a single phase motor with a single phase VFD.
I don't believe that the motor is rated to run with a VFD. To compensate for the issue I would like to use a sine wave filter. ...
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Inductor Machines: why is constant flux achieved before reaching nominal speed?
It is observed that an induction machine increases its voltage linearly before reaching its nominal speed. This is achieved due to the emf generated by the rotor movement.
However, I find it ...
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AC motor must be run off inverted DC?
I am looking at the datasheet for a motor. This is an AC induction motor designed for use in electric vehicles. It includes the statement [my emphasis]:
The motors are designed for installation in ...
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PMSM control method
Is it possible to apply the so called scalar control or V/f control which is
used for ACIM control also for PMSM control?
I think no because of V/f control
used for ACIM does not know current ...
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Run 1800 RPM motor at 3600 RPM
I have a 2”x72” belt grinder with a Brook Crompton bf4n.75-2 motor.
It is connected to a Teco L510 VFD. Running here in the United States on 110v. My question is about turning up the RPMs sometimes ...
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Wiring a 2 pole three-phase DB motor to a VFD
Hello everyone this is my first time posting here so forgive me if my post seems a little choppy. So my dilemma is trying to hook up a 2 pole three-phase DB motor rated at 230 X 3. I did a fair amount ...
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How do you set up a VFD to run a motor at 2 different speeds?
I'm already familiar with the concept of altering the frequency to change the speed of the motor. So in this scenario, I'm looking into running a pump at 40Hz (high speed) and 23Hz (low speed). This ...
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Replacing an old 2 speed rotary cam switch with VFD
I bought an old drill press tnw super condor 30l but the motor smoked because of the rotary cam switch is broken.
The drill is old and the motor have no motor plate but few engraved numbers 380 and 20 ...
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What actually kicks in a VFD?
I am just getting into the plant environment and the first thing I noticed is that virtually all the motors are controlled by VFDs.
I understand that your supply goes into your RST terminals and the ...
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Output voltage of 3-phase in / 3-phase out inverter
I am using UK mains (230 V phase, 400 V line) to drive a Japanese motor expecting 115 V phase, 200 V line), presently using 2:1 transformers. I would like to control speed between 30 and 70 Hz, ie +/- ...
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How much is the permeability of this attached inductor core?
I want to use this inductor for AC line filter as line reactor. Its inductance value is 6 mH but I don't know the exact value of permeability of the material. It will be used with VFD at the input to ...
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how to design AC line filter for VFD?
I am working on VFD for single phase induction motor. I am rectifying AC 220V directly to DC link capacitor. There is no LC filter from AC mains. There are harmonics in the AC mains. Can you suggest ...
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Polyphase motor with VFD
I purchased a dayton 1/3 hp 1725rpm and am wondering how to use it with a VFD. It says continuious as duty. I only have 220 at my house so I am wondering if i can set it up with a VFD and use it to ...
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Can VFD be used with induction motor for regeneration?
I want to use VFD with induction motor to run it as induction generator (driven by external prime mover). Does VFD circuit allow reverse flow of electrical power?
Thanks
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Why even when we increase the synchronous speed, the slip still remains it's value? [closed]
This is an induction motor question: why even when we increase the synchronous speed, the slip still remains it's value?
