24/1/2018 533714 - Maximizing Starting Torque on PowerFlex 753 / 755 AC Drives

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Maximizing Starting Torque on PowerFlex 753 / 755 AC Drives

533714 | Date Created: 03/19/2013 | Last Updated: 01/11/2018
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Question
What can I do to increase (maximize) the starting torque on my PowerFlex 753/755 AC Drive?

Why isn't the motor getting to commanded speed?

Answer
1. Verify Motor Nameplate Parameters 25 through 31 match what is listed on the motor.
2. For best starting torque, set Parameter 35 to value 3 [Induction FV]. If an encoder is not present and the drive is still unable to accelerate the motor, set Parameter 35
to 1 [Induction SV] (Induction Motor, Sensorless Vector Control Mode)
3. Parameter 70 [Autotune]: (Do at least a Static Tune and if possible do a Rotate Tune)
Provides a manual or automatic method for setting Parameter 73, Parameter 74 [Ixo Voltage Drop] and Parameter 75 [Flux Current Ref]. Valid only when
parameter Parameter 35 [Motor Ctrl Mode] is set to 1 [Induction SV], 2 [Induct Econ], or 3 [Induction FV].
0 [Ready] – Parameter 70 returns to this setting following a Static Tune or Rotate Tune, at which time another start transition is required to operate the drive in
normal mode. It also permits manually setting Parameter 73 [IR Voltage Drop], Parameter 74 [Ixo Voltage Drop] and Parameter 75 [Flux Current Ref].
1 [Calculate] – Uses motor nameplate data to automatically set Parameter 73 [IR Voltage Drop], Parameter 74 [Ixo Voltage Drop], Parameter 75 [Flux
Current Ref] and Parameter 621 [Slip RPM @ FLA].
2 [Static Tune] – A temporary command that initiates a non-rotational motor stator
resistance test for the best possible automatic setting of Parameter 73 [IR Voltage Drop] in all valid modes and a non-rotational motor leakage inductance test for
the best possible automatic setting of Parameter 74 [Ixo Voltage Drop] in a Flux Vector (FV) mode. A start command is required following initiation of this setting.
Used when motor cannot be rotated.
3 [Rotate Tune] – A temporary command that initiates a Static Tune followed by a rotational test for the best possible automatic setting of Parameter 75 [Flux
Current Ref]. In Flux Vector (FV) mode, with encoder feedback, a test for the best possible automatic setting of Parameter 621 [Slip RPM @ FLA] is also run. A
start command is required following initiation of this setting. Important: If using rotate tune for a Sensorless Vector (SV) mode, the motor should be uncoupled from
the load or results may not be valid. With a Flux Vector (FV) mode, either a coupled or uncoupled load will produce valid results.
4. If no encoder is available, after Setting Parameter 35 to 1 [Induction SV] and running through the Auto Tune steps, set Parameter 621 to 0 if the motor is still pulling
high current.
5. Parameter 306 [Duty Rating]
Selects the continuous and overload capacity of the drive.
0 [Normal Duty] – Provides the highest continuous rating, but smaller overload ratings (110% for 60 seconds, 150% for 3 seconds).
1 [Heavy Duty] – Provides a smaller continuous rating, but larger overload ratings
(150% for 60 seconds, 180% for 3 seconds).
2 [Light Duty] – Only used by Frame 8 drives and larger, provides an overload rating of 110% for 60 seconds.
If the setting of this parameter is changed, check the setting of Parameter 422 [Current Limit 1] and Parameter 423 [Current Limit 2].
This parameter is only reset when Set Defaults All (not recommended) is executed.
For Frame 2 drives rated under 7.5 kW (10 Hp) this parameter only displays the normal duty rating but will have heavy duty overload ratings. Changing the setting
of this parameter will affect the continuous current rating of the drive which will be reflected in Parameter 21 [Rated Amps].

6. Verify Parameter 414 is at default of 20 Hz. Set to lower value ONLY if the motor is externally cooled.
Mtr OL Hertz : Motor Overload Hertz
Selects the output frequency below which the motor operating current is de rated (more sensitive) to account for the reduced self-cooling capability of typical
motors, operating at slower speeds. For motors with extra low speed cooling capacity (e.g. 10:1 or blower cooled), reduce this setting to take full advantage of the
motor being used.

More information can be found in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual
(http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf), Publication 750-PM001, or in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives
Reference Manual (http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf), Publication 750-RM002.

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