Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000 User manual

User Manual
Original Instructions
PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage AC Drive Air-Cooled
(‘A’ Frame) – ForGe Control
(Using PanelView 550)
Bulletin Number 7000A

Important User Information
Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and
operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to
familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws,
and standards.
Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are
required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.
In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from
the use or application of this equipment.
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.
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software described in this manual.
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Table of Contents
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Preface Overview Who should use this Manual ....................................................P-1
What is not in this Manual .......................................................P-1
Manual Conventions ................................................................P-2
General Precautions .................................................................P-3
Who to call for Commissioning ...............................................P-3
Chapter 1 Overview of Drive Introduction ..............................................................................1-1
Drive Configurations ............................................................... 1-2
Topology .................................................................................. 1-3
Rectifier Designs
Active Front End (AFE) Rectifier ....................................1-4
“Direct-to-Drive” Technology ................................................ 1-5
Motor Compatibility ................................................................ 1-6
Simplified Electrical Drawings
2400 volt – Active Front End (AFE) Rectifier ..................1-7
3300/4160 volt – Active Front End (AFE) Rectifier .........1-8
6600 volt – Active Front End (AFE) Rectifier ..................1-9
Operator Interface ..................................................................1-10
Chapter 2 Drive Installation Safety and Codes .....................................................................2-1
General Handling Procedures ..................................................2-1
Drive Storage ........................................................................... 2-1
Siting of the Drive ................................................................... 2-2
Site Considerations ............................................................ 2-2
Installation ...............................................................................2-4
Installation of Exhaust Air Hood ......................................2-4
Installation of Integral Transformer Cooling Fan .............2-8
Neutral Resistor Assembly ............................................... 2-9
Installation of Neutral Resistor Assembly ...................... 2-10
Cabinet Layout and Dimensional Drawings of Drive ............2-11
PowerFlex 7000 “A” Frame Dimensional Drawing ..............2-12
Drive Layout .......................................................................... 2-13
Direct-to-Drive AFE Rectifier Configuration #1 ............2-13
AFE Rectifier (Separate Isol. Transformer (Config. #2) .....2-14
AFE Rectifier (Integral Isol. Transformer (Config. #3).......2-15
Cabling Cabinet #1 (with Input Starters) .............................. 2-16
Cabling Cabinet #1 (without Input Starters) ......................... 2-17
Cabling Cabinet #2 ............................................................... 2-18
Cabling Cabinet #3 ............................................................... 2-19
Converter Cabinet .................................................................. 2-20
Control/DC Link/Fan Cabinet ...............................................2-21
Low Voltage Control Tub ......................................................2-22
IEC Component and Device Designations ............................2-24
Power Wiring Selection .........................................................2-24
Cable Insulation ..............................................................2-25
Wire Group Numbers ...................................................... 2-26

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Power Cabling Access ...........................................................2-27
To access the customer power cable terminations ..........2-27
Power Connections ................................................................2-28
Line/Motor Terminations ................................................2-28
Power Cabling Installation Requirements .......................2-28
Dimension Views:
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #1 with Input Starter .........2-29
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #1 without Input Starter .....2-30
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #2 ...................................... 2-31
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #3 ...................................... 2-32
Power and Control Wiring .....................................................2-33
Control Cables ................................................................ 2-33
Grounding Practices ............................................................... 2-34
Grounding Guidelines and Practices for Drive Signal
and Safety Grounds ...................................................2-35
Grounding Requirements and Specifications for
Customer and Power Integrators ..............................2-36
Identification of Types of Electrical Supplies
– Grounded and Ungrounded Systems .....................2-36
Ground Bus .....................................................................2-36
Interlocking ............................................................................2-37
Chapter 3 Operator Interface Chapter Objectives ................................................................... 3-1
Terminology ............................................................................3-1
Overview ................................................................................. 3-3
Keypad .............................................................................. 3-3
Function (Softkeys) Keys ...........................................3-3
Cursor (Selection) Keys ..............................................3-4
Data Entry Keys .......................................................... 3-4
What is a Screen? ..............................................................3-5
Components ................................................................3-5
Information Windows .................................................3-6
Accessing/Writing to Drive ..................................3-7
Communication Error ...........................................3-7
Language Changing ............................................. 3-8
General Operation .......................................................3-8
Operator Interface Power-up Sequence .............................3-9
Top Level Menu .............................................................. 3-11
How to:
Obtain Help ..................................................................... 3-12
Related Topics ..........................................................3-12
Help On Help ............................................................ 3-13
Modify Operator Interface Operation (Utility) ...............3-14
Changing Backlight Delay ........................................ 3-14
Changing Contrast ....................................................3-15
Chapter 2 Drive Installation
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Setting Time .............................................................3-16
Setting Date ..............................................................3-17
Selecting Meters .......................................................3-17
Viewing Revision Levels ..........................................3-20
Transfer Data in Memory ......................................... 3-21
Picking an Access Level ...........................................3-21
Select a Parameter ............................................................ 3-22
Via Groups ................................................................ 3-22
Via Name .................................................................. 3-23
Via Code ................................................................... 3-24
Edit Text .......................................................................... 3-26
Configure the Drive ......................................................... 3-28
Enter/Modify an Access Level .................................3-28
Drive Set-up .............................................................. 3-32
Language Selection ............................................3-33
Modify Parameters .............................................3-34
Numerical Value ................................................ 3-34
Enumerated Value .............................................. 3-36
Bit Encoded Value .............................................3-37
Analog Ports .......................................................3-38
Fault Masks ........................................................ 3-39
User Definable External Text .............................3-42
PLC ....................................................................3-43
XIO .....................................................................3-45
Message Prompting .................................................. 3-45
Store/Retrieve Configuration (NVRAM) .................3-46
Initialize .............................................................3-46
Save .................................................................... 3-47
Load ...................................................................3-47
Display Parameters ..........................................................3-48
Custom Group ...........................................................3-50
View Drive Status ...........................................................3-51
View and Reset Alarms ................................................... 3-51
Help for Alarms ........................................................3-52
Request Printouts ............................................................3-53
Loading Programs (Firmware) ........................................3-54
Parameter Transfers ........................................................ 3-56
Upload to Operator Interface ............................. 3-57
Download from Operator Interface ....................3-57
Upload to Memory Card ....................................3-57
Download from Memory Card ...........................3-58
Parameter File Format ........................................3-58
Loading Language Modules ............................................3-59
System Programming ......................................................3-60
Chapter 3 Operator Interface
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Operator Interface Menu Hierarchy Chart
What does it show? ......................................................... 3-61
How do you read it? ........................................................ 3-61
Example ...........................................................................3-62
PowerFlex 7000 “A” Frame Terminal Menu Tree ..........3-63
PCMCIA Memory Card Installation Data
Description ...................................................................... 3-65
Installing the Memory Card ............................................ 3-65
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #1 (Direct-to-Drive) ................. 4-1
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #1
(Direct-to-Drive, optional Input Starter) .......................... 4-2
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #2
(AFE Rectifier with Separate Isolation Transformer) .......4-3
Cabling Cabinet for Config. #3
(AFE Rectifier with Integral Isolation Transformer) ....... 4-4
Converter Cabinet Components ...............................................4-5
Converter Cabinet .................................................................... 4-6
Surge Arresters ....................................................................... 4-6
Description ....................................................................... 4-6
Operation .......................................................................... 4-7
Field Test and Care .......................................................... 4-7
PowerCage™ ........................................................................... 4-8
SGCT and Snubber Circuit ....................................................4-11
Uniform Clamping Pressure .................................................. 4-12
Checking Clamping Pressure .................................................4-13
Clamping Pressure Adjustment ....................................... 4-13
Temperature Sensing .............................................................4-14
Symmetrical Gate Commutated Thyristor Replacement .......4-15
Snubber Resistors .................................................................. 4-18
Testing Snubber Resistors ...............................................4-18
Fiber Optic Cabling .............................................................. 4-19
Air Pressure Sensor ................................................................ 4-19
DC Link/Fan/Control Components ........................................4-20
Filter Capacitors ..............................................................4-21
Filter Capacitor Replacement ..........................................4-22
Testing Filter Capacitors ................................................ 4-23
First Method ............................................................ 4-23
Second Method ........................................................ 4-24
Recommended Digital Multimeters (DMM) .................. 4-27
Fan Replacement ................................................................... 4-28
DC Link Section ..............................................................4-28
Safety Notes ....................................................................4-28
Fan Installation ................................................................4-29
Top of Integral Isolation Transformer Section ................4-29
Top of Integral Line Reactor/Input Starter Section .........4-29
Chapter 4 Component Definition
and Maintenance
Chapter 3 Operator Interface
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Impeller Maintenance (DC Link/Fan Section) ......................4-31
Impeller Removal from Motor Shaft ............................... 4-31
Safety Notes ....................................................................4-31
Installation of Impeller Assembly onto Motor Shaft .......4-32
Impeller Maintenance ........................................................... 4-34
Isolation Transformer Cooling Fan .................................4-34
Inlet Ring Removal and Replacement ...................................4-34
Safety Notes ....................................................................4-34
DC Link / Fan Section .....................................................4-34
Procedure ......................................................................... 4-34
Top on Integral Isolation Transformer Section ...............4-35
Replacement of Air Filters .....................................................4-35
Procedure ......................................................................... 4-35
Control Power Components ...................................................4-38
Ride-Through ..................................................................4-38
AC/DC Power Supply ............................................................ 4-41
Description ...................................................................... 4-41
Location ...........................................................................4-42
Low Voltage Control Section ................................................4-44
DC/DC Power Supply ............................................................ 4-46
Description ...................................................................... 4-46
IO Connectors on Control Boards ........................................ 4-47
Drive Processor Module ........................................................ 4-48
ACB Analog Control Board ..................................................4-49
Interface Module (IFM) ................................................. 4-50
Analog Inputs and Outputs ..............................................4-50
External Input/Output Boards ................................................4-51
Optical Interface Boards ........................................................4-53
Environmental Considerations ...............................................4-55
Hazardous Materials ........................................................4-55
Disposal ........................................................................... 4-57
Appendix A Commissioning Start-up Commissioning Services ........................................... A-1
Drive Commissioning ...................................................... A-1
Appendix BCatalog Number Catalog Number Explanation................................................... B-1
Explanation Supply Voltage, Control Voltage, Frequency and
Control Power Transformer Selection ............................... B-2
PowerFlex 7000 Drive Selection Explanation ........................ B-3
When is a Tachometer Required? ........................................... B-4
PowerFlex 7000 Drive Performance ....................................... B-5
Glossary of Terms ................................................................... B-5
Typical Application Load Torque Profiles ............................. B-6
Chapter 4 Component Definition
and Maintenance
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Appendix CTorque Requirements Torque Requirements for Threaded Fasteners ........................ C-1
Appendix DMeggering Drive Meggering ..................................................................... D-1
Meggering the PowerFlex 7000A ........................................... D-1
Equipment Required ......................................................... D-2
Procedure .......................................................................... D-2
Preventive Maintenance Check List ....................................... E-1
Operational Maintenance ........................................................ E-1
Annual Maintenance ............................................................... E-2
Initial Information Gathering ........................................... E-2
Physical Checks (NO Medium Voltage and
NO Control Power) .................................................... E-2
Control Power Checks (NO Medium Voltage) ................ E-4
Final Power Checks before Restarting ............................. E-4
Additional Tasks During Preventive Maintenance .......... E-5
Final Reporting ................................................................. E-5
Time Estimations ............................................................. E-6
Tool / Parts / Information Requirements .......................... E-7
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... E-8
Preventative Maintenance Service Schedule ......................... E-9
General Notes ...................................................................... E-11
Maintenance of MV Motor Control Equipment ............ E-11
Periodic Inspection ........................................................ E-11
Contamination ............................................................... E-12
High Voltage Testing .................................................... E-12
Maintenance after a Fault Condition ............................. E-12
Part-specific Notes ............................................................... E-13
Cooling Fans ................................................................. E-13
Operating Mechanisms .................................................. E-13
Contacts ......................................................................... E-13
Vacuum Contactors ....................................................... E-13
Power Cable and Control Wire Terminals ................... E-14
Coils ............................................................................. E-14
Batteries ......................................................................... E-14
Pilot Lights .................................................................... E-14
Solid-State Devices ....................................................... E-15
Locking and Interlocking Devices ................................ E-15
Appendix F Specifications Specifications ...........................................................................F-1
Dimensions/Weights ............................................................... F-4
Nominal Power Ratings .......................................................... F-4
Appendix E Preventative
Maintenance

Preface
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Overview
Summary of Changes
Topic
Page
Replaced Preventative Maintenance Schedule
E-9
Who Should Use This Manual This User Manual is intended for use by personnel familiar with
medium voltage and variable speed solid-state drive equipment. The
manual contains material that will allow the user to operate the drive
system.
What Is Not in this Manual This manual is designed to provide only information specific to the
PowerFlex 7000 “A” Frame drive. Therefore customer specific
topics are not presented. These customer specific topics include:
•Dimensional and Electrical Drawings generated for each
customer specific order. (This manual does provide generic
drawings for illustrative purposes only.)
•Spare Parts Lists compiled for each customer specific order.
(This manual does provide a generic list of possible components
and a description of their characteristics and functionality.)
The above information is provided to the customer during the
order process cycle.
Three User Manuals address this product line:
“A” Frame for lower power air-cooled configurations
(up to approximately 1250 hp/933 kW)
“B” Frame for higher power air-cooled configurations
“C” Frame for all liquid-cooled configurations
If you have multiple drive types or power ranges, ensure you have
the correct manual.
For detailed information on Troubleshooting, Parameters and
Functional Description for MV variable frequency drives, please
refer to Technical Data publication 7000-TD002_-EN-P.
For detailed information on receiving and handling for Medium
Voltage variable frequency drive and related equipment, please refer
to General Handling Procedures, publication 7000-IN002_-EN-P.
Reference Manuals (for “A”, “B” and “C” Frame drives) are also
available. These manuals provide additional technical information
about the drive components. Contact your local Rockwell
Automation Sales office to order copies of these publications.

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Please note: This manual deals specifically with the PowerFlex 7000
“A” Frame drive. Information on auxiliary cabinetry or special
components we are contracted to supply with the drive will be
contained within the Service Manual you will receive with your order.
Manual Conventions Symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate specific types
of information.
WARN I NG
WARN I NG
Warnings tell readers where people may be
hurt if procedures are not followed properly.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Cautions tell readers where machinery may be
damaged or economic loss can occur if
procedures are not followed properly.
Both of the above could indicate:
• A possible trouble spot
• Tell what causes the trouble spot
• Give the result of an improper action
• Tell the reader how to avoid trouble
S H OC K H AZ A R D
S H OC K H AZ A R D
This symbol alerts the user to a potential
electrical shock hazard that exists on a
component or printed circuit board.

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General Precautions
ATTENTIONATTENTION
This drive contains ESD (Electrostatic
Discharge) sensitive parts and assemblies.
Static control precautions are required when
installing, testing, servicing or repairing this
assembly. Component damage may result if
ESD control procedures are not followed. If
you are not familiar with static control
procedures, reference Allen-Bradley
publication 8000-4.5.2, “Guarding Against
Electrostatic Damage” or any other
applicable ESD protection handbook.
ATTENTIONATTENTION
An incorrectly applied or installed drive can
result in component damage or a reduction in
product life. Wiring or application errors,
such as, undersizing the motor, incorrect or
inadequate AC supply, or excessive ambient
temperatures may result in malfunction of the
system.
ATTENTION
ATTENTION
Only personnel familiar with the PowerFlex
7000 Adjustable Speed Drive (ASD) and
associated machinery should plan or
implement the installation, start-up and
subsequent maintenance of the system.
Failure to comply may result in personal
injury and/or equipment damage.
Who to Call for Commissioning Rockwell Automation Medium Voltage Support group is
responsible for Commissioning Support and activities in our product
line.
They may be contacted at 519-740-4100, request Medium Voltage
Support – Project Manager.
The support they offer includes, but is not limited to:
– Quoting and Managing Product On-site Start-ups.
–Quoting and Managing Field Modification projects.
–Quoting and Managing Customer in-house and on-site
product training.

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Chapter 1
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Overview of Drive
Introduction The PowerFlex® 7000 represents the third generation of medium
voltage drives from Rockwell Automation, and is part of the
PowerFlex family of AC drive products. The Allen-Bradley
PowerFlex® family of Drives incorporates leading-edge technology,
embedded communications, and significant commonality across
multiple platforms, networks, operator interface programming and
hardware.
The PowerFlex 7000 is a general purpose stand alone medium
voltage drive that controls speed, torque, direction, starting, and
stopping of standard induction or synchronous AC motors. It is
intended for use on a host of standard and specialty applications such
as fans, pumps, compressors, mixers, conveyors, kilns, and test
stands. Primary industries for these applications include petrochemical,
cement, mining and metals, forest products, power generation, and
water/waste water.
The PowerFlex 7000 is a global product that adheres to the most
common standards from NEC, IEC, NEMA, UL, and CSA. It is
available with the world’s most common supply voltages at medium
voltage, from 2400-6600 volts.
The design focus is on high reliability, ease of use, and lower total
cost of ownership.

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Drive Configurations – PowerFlex 7000 “A” Frame
Configuration #1
Direct-to-Drive
(AFE with DTC DC Link)

Elimination of isolation transformer results in lower
losses and saved space
An integrated system solution for fewer connections
and reduced installation costs
New or existing motors
Small system footprint
3 cables in/3 cables out on entire system for easy
installation
Low line harmonics and high power factor (typical
current THD < 5%, PF > 0.98)
Fan control power and control circuit power
supplied internally
Input starter optional
Direct-
to-Drive
(Optional
Input
Starter)
Configuration #2
AFE Rectifier
(Separate isolation transformer)

Optimum installation flexibility with connection to
indoor or outdoor isolation transformers
Compact packaging for smallest footprint
requirements
New or existing motors
3 cables in/3 cables out for easy installation
Low line harmonics and high power factor (typical
current THD < 5%, PF > 0.98)
Fan control power supplied internally (1-phase
control circuit power supplied by customer,
120V/60 Hz, 110V/50 Hz, 20 amp)
AFE
Rectifier
Configuration #3
AFE Rectifier
(Integral isolation transformer)
An integrated system solution for fewer connections
and reduced installation costs
Small system footprint
New or existing motors
3 cables in/3 cables out for easy installation
Integral cooling fans for VFD and transformer
Low line harmonics and high power factor (typical
current THD < 5%, PF > 0.98)
Fan control power supplied internally (1-phase
control circuit power supplied by customer,
120V/60 Hz, 110V/50 Hz, 20 amp)
Integral
Isolation
Transformer

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Topology The PowerFlex 7000 utilizes a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) –
Current Source Inverter (CSI) for the machine side converter as shown
in Figure 1.1. This topology offers a simple, reliable, cost-effective
power structure that is easy to apply to a wide voltage and power
range. The power semiconductor switches used are easy-to-series for
any medium voltage level. Semi-conductor fuses are not required for
the power structure due to the current limiting DC link inductor.
With 6500 volt PIV rated power semiconductor devices, the number
of inverter components is kept to a minimum. For example, only six
inverter switching devices are required at 2400V, 12 at 3300-4160V,
and 18 at 6600V.
The PowerFlex 7000 has the additional benefit of inherent
regenerative braking for applications where the load is overhauling
the motor, or where high inertia loads need to be slowed down
quickly. Symmetrical Gate Commutated Thyristors (SGCTs) are
used for machine converter switches and line converter switches.
2U (X1)
2V (X2)
2W (X3)
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+ M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-
Figure 1.1 – PWM-CSI AC Drive

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Rectifier Designs Active Front-End (AFE) Rectifier
An Active Front-End rectifier is particularly attractive since it does
not require an isolation transformer to meet IEEE 519-1992.
Many competing technologies in today’s MV market require a multi-
winding transformer to mitigate the unwanted harmonics through
cancellation by phase shifting the transformer secondary windings.
Depending on the topology, the transformer can have up to 15 sets of
secondary windings.
Elimination of the isolation transformer reduces capital and
installation costs, saves on valuable floor space, reduces
operating costs and increases overall system efficiency.
The AFE rectifier requires a switching pattern that complies with
similar rules as the inverter. The pattern used for the example shown
in Figure 1.3 is a 42-pulse selective harmonic elimination (SHE)
pattern, which eliminates the 5th, 7th and 11th harmonics. The integral
input capacitors are designed to reduce the current harmonics of the
higher order.
The filter resonant frequency is placed below 300 Hz (for a 60 Hz
system) where no residual harmonics exist. This prevents the
excitation of system harmonic frequencies. Other factors that are
considered when designing the filter are the input power factor and
the requirement on Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of input
current and voltage waveforms.
The small integral AC line reactor (see Fig. 1.2) provides additional
filtering and current limiting features to a line side short circuit fault.
The line current and voltage waveforms are also shown in Figure 1.2.
The line current THD is approximately 4.5%, while line-to-line
voltage THD is approximately 1.5%. (THD of line voltage is a
function of system impedance.) Input power factor with the AFE
rectifier is near unity throughout a typical operating speed range for
variable torque loads.

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a)
b)
a) Line current
b) Line-to-line voltage at PCC
Figure 1.2 – AFE rectifier and its input current/voltage waveforms
The AFE rectifier can be used in conjunction with a rectifier duty
isolation transformer or with an AC line reactor (as shown in Figure 1.2).
Isolation transformers are available:
1) Integral to the Drive
2) Remote indoor dry type, or
3) Outdoor oil-filled type
This allows for maximum flexibility in dealing with floor space,
installation cost and control room air conditioner loading.
“Direct-to-Drive” Technology Reduce the cost, size and weight of your medium voltage drive
system with the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000 with Direct-to-Drive
technology. This is the first and only technology that allows you to
directly connect a medium voltage drive to utility power without the
requirement of an isolation transformer. Isolation transformers with
multiple secondary windings are required for traditional AC drives to
address line-side harmonic concerns and common mode voltage.
However, typical isolation transformers are large, heavy, costly,
complex and inefficient. Direct-to-Drive technology combines an
Active Front End (AFE) rectifier to dramatically lower line-side
harmonics and a patented DC link inductor to address common mode
voltage at its source. By addressing harmonics and common mode
voltage, the isolation transformer becomes redundant. This reduces
system complexity to maximize uptime and increases system
efficiency to lower operational costs. Exceptional output voltage and
current waveforms, true of our entire product line, make this ideal for
retrofit applications and allow the use of standard motors for new
applications.

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Motor Compatibility The PowerFlex 7000 achieves near sinusoidal current and voltage
waveforms to the motor, resulting in no significant additional heating
or insulation stress. Temperature rise in the motor connected to the
VFD is typically 3 °C (5.4 °F) higher compared to across-the-line
operation. Voltage waveform has dv/dt of less than 10 volts per
microsecond. Reflected wave and dv/dt issues often associated with
VSI (voltage source inverter) drives do not exist with the PowerFlex
7000. Typical motor waveforms are shown in Figure 1.3. These
motor friendly waveforms are achieved by utilizing a selective
harmonic elimination (SHE) pattern in the inverter to eliminate
major order harmonics, in conjunction with a small output capacitor
(integral to the drive) to eliminate harmonics at higher speeds.
Standard motors are compatible without de-rating, even on retrofit
applications.
Motor cable distance is virtually unlimited. This technology is capable
of controlling motors up to 15 km (9.3 miles) away from the drive.
300.00
200.00
100.00
0.00
-100.00
-200.00
-300.00
10.00K
7.50K
5.00K
2.50K
0.00K
-2.50K
-5.00K
-7.50K
-10.00K
100.00 110.00 120.00 130.00
TIME (ms) 140.00 150.00
Arms
Vrms
Figure 1.3 – Motor waveform @ full load, full speed
Motor current
Motor voltage

Overview of Drive 1-7
7000 “A” Frame 7000A-UM151E-EN-P - October 2018
Simplified Electrical Drawings – 2400V with AFE Rectifier
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+ M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-
LR
L1
L2
L3
2400 Volt – AFE Rectifier, Configuration #1 – Direct-to-Drive
(Configurations without Integral Input Starter are available)
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+ M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-
REMOTE
ISTX
2U (X1)
2V (X2)
2W (X3)
1U
1V
1W
2400 Volt – AFE Rectifier, Configuration #2 – Separate Isolation Transformer
INTEGRAL
ISTX
2U (X1)
2V (X2)
2W (X3)
1U
1V
1W
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+ M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-
2400 Volt – AFE Rectifier, Configuration #3 – Integral Isolation Transformer

1-8 Overview of Drive
7000A-UM151E-EN-P - October 2018 7000 “A” Frame
Simplified Electrical Drawings – 3300/4160V with AFE Rectifier
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-
LR
L1
L2
L3
3300/4160 Volt – AFE Rectifier, Configuration #1 – Direct-to-Drive
(Configurations without Integral Input Starter are available)
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+ M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-
REMOTE
ISTX
2U (X1)
2V (X2)
2W (X3)
1U
1V
1W
3300/4160 Volt – AFE Rectifier, Configuration #2 – Separate Isolation Transformer
INTEGRAL
ISTX
2U (X1)
2V (X2)
2W (X3)
1U
1V
1W
SGCTs
LINE CONVERTER DC LINK
L+ M+
SGCTs
MACHINE CONVERTER
U (T1)
V (T2)
W (T3)
L- M-