
1
Harmonic Conversion Coefficient of the Equivalent Capacity (Excerpt from the Guidelines Appendix)
[55K or lower]
2
Power regeneration function for energy saving
The power regeneration function, which comes as a standard
feature, eliminates the need for brake units. The power
regeneration function gives a great breaking capability.
(Regeneration is available continuously with 100% torque,
and for 60s with the maximum of 150% torque.)
The regenerative power from the motor is returned to the
power source, and such a system significantly saves energy.
3Connectable to multiple inverters
The common converter method
enables the connection to up to
10 inverters.*1
The power returned during
regenerative driving can be
supplied to another inverter,
saving the overall energy.
*1 : Be sure to use a high power factor converter with
the capacity higher than the total capacity of the
inverters or the total capacity of the motors.
(Refer to page 12.)
4Compact design for space saving
The high power factor converters (excluding 15K) and input
reactors (75K or higher) have become much smaller than their
conventional models (FR-HC, MT-HC).
(1) Longer life parts
5
Long life parts and life diagnosis function
Classification
1
3
4
5
Three-phase bridge
Three-phase bridge
(smoothing capacitor)
Single-phase bridge
(smoothing capacitor,
double voltage rectification)
Single-phase bridge
(smoothing capacitor, full-wave rectification)
Self-excitation three-phase bridge
6-pulse converter
12-pulse converter
24-pulse converter
Without a reactor
With a reactor (on AC side)
With a reactor (on DC side)
With reactors (on AC/DC sides)
Without a reactor
With a reactor (on AC side)
Without a reactor
With a reactor (on AC side)
K11 = 1
K12 = 0.5
K13 = 0.25
K31 = 3.4
K32 = 1.8
K33 = 1.8
K34 = 1.4
K41 = 2.3
K42 = 0.35
K43 = 2.9
K44 = 1.3
K5 = 0
Railway substation
Electro-chemistry
Others
General-purpose inverter
Lift
Refrigerator and air conditioner
Others
General-purpose inverter
Refrigerator and air conditioner
Others
General-purpose inverter
Others
PWM converter (high power factor converter)
Circuit type
Conversion coefficient
Application examples
500
300
200
100
50
30
10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Short-time permissible regenerative power (kW)
55K30K15K7.5K
6 7
Parameter change example
*1 : Use in combination with standard accessories. Cables for connecting standard accessories are not provided.
*2 : Peripheral devices are separately provided for 280K or higher (not provided as the outside box).
High power factor converter*1
(FR-HC2)
Inverter
Inverter
Inverter
FR-HC2
InverterFR-HC2 Inverter
FR-A8NCFR-A7NC FR-A8NC
Programmable
controller
Compliant with UL, cUL, EC Directives (CE marking),
and Radio Waves Act (South Korea, KC marking).
Also, certified as compliant with the Eurasian Conformity (EAC).
The high power factor converters are compliant with
the EU RoHS Directive (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment), friendly to people and to the environment.
To obtain higher environmental resistance, the FR-HC2 has coated printed circuit boards
and copper plated conductors. Magnetic contactors also have anti-corrosive coatings on.
The coated printed circuit board model (FR-HC-K-60) of the conventional series is
replaceable with the standard model of this series.
[Note]
•These coating treatments do not guarantee an operation environment beyond the
range indicated in the product specification.
•Coating is applied to the printed circuit board areas excluding its LEDs, connectors,
terminal blocks and their peripherals, where coating cannot be applied.
•As for the anti-corrosive treatment of the magnetic contactor, plating is applied to
the copper areas where no surface treatment is applied.
5
4
Features
Features
Features
Option and
peripheral
devices
Precaution on
selection and
operation
Connection
example
Standard
specifications
Outline
dimension
drawings
Protective
functions
Warranty Parameter
list
Terminal connection
diagram
Terminal specification
explanation
Greatly suppressed power supply harmonics
The HC2 converters, being the self-excitation three-phase bridge circuit under "the Harmonic Suppression Guidelines for Specific
Consumers", take the conversion coefficient of the equivalent capacity (K5 = 0).
[Without FR-HC2] [With FR-HC2]
Power supply voltage
Input current
Power supply voltage
Input current
The waveform with high peaks, which is typical of
inverter's input current, is reshaped to be a sine
wave with lower input current effective values.
The lowered effective value enables adoption of
smaller power-supply-side devices, such as a
power supply transformer, MCCB, and cables. Such
smaller equipment saves the cost of equipment.
Usage time (s)
(2) The leading-edge life diagnosis function
*1 : Surrounding air temperature: Annual average of 40ºC (free from corrosive gas,
flammable gas, oil mist, dust and dirt).
The design life is a calculated value and is not a guaranteed product life.
*2 : Input current: 80% of the high power factor converter rating
*4 : A warning is output when any of the control circuit capacitor, inrush current limit
circuit, and cooling fan reaches its output level.
*3 : Excerpt from "The Periodic Inspection Recommendations on General-purpose
Inverters" by the Japan Electrical Manufactures Association (JEMA).
Part name
Cooling Fan
Main circuit smoothing capacitor
Smoothing capacitors on the printed board
Estimated lifespan
10 years
10 years
10 years
Reference value
by JEMA
*3
2 to 3 years
5 years
5 years
The service life of the cooling fans is now 10 years*1 and that
can be even longer with the ON/OFF control of the cooling fan.
Capacitors with a design life of 10 years*1*2 are adapted.
(Using a surrounding air temperature of 105˚C for 5000
hours). With these capacitors, the service life of the
converter is further extended.
The degree of deterioration of the main circuit capacitor,
cooling fan, and inrush current limit circuit can be diagnosed
on the monitor.
Using the self-diagnosis function, the part life warning can
be output and the deterioration degree can be monitored.
Thus, the self-diagnosis function prevents troubles from
occurring.
Estimated service lifespan of the consumable parts
Max.10 units
connectable
Operation panel equipped with the setting dial (FR-DU07-CNV)
Parameters can be copied using the operation panel
(FR-DU07-CNV).
The setting values of the parameters can be stored to the
operation panel and the option parameter unit (FR-PU07).
Items such as input current, input voltage, input power (with
the regenerative display), bus voltage, etc. can be monitored.
Operation can be easily performed with the setting dial.
Supporting more network protocols
HC2 supports RS-485 as a standard. With the option
FR-A7NC, HC2 also supports CC-Link.
•The power can be monitored during driving/regenerative
driving, and this monitoring tells you the energy saving
effect.
•Alarm functions and voltage monitors of each phase help
you to spot the cause of the alarm.
CC-Link
dedicated cable CC-Link network
Terminating
resistor
Terminating
resistor
Applications
Power
supply
•The power regeneration function is installed. A brake
unit is not required.
•The mechanical brake is powered from the power
supply side of the standard accessories.
Standard
accessories
Inverter
Traveling
motor
B
High power
factor
converter
(FR-HC2)
Inverter
Traveling
motor
B
Inverter
Hosting
motor
B
[Ceiling crane]
[Water treatment plant (pump)]
•Power supply harmonics of inverters can be
suppressed.
•The power regeneration function is installed.
A brake unit is not required.
Power
supply
Standard
accessories
Inverter
Motor
Inverter
Motor
High power
factor
converter
(FR-HC2)
Electric
room
Trolley line Trolley line
Traveling
motor
IM IM
G G
Crane
Hoisting
motor
Traveling
motor
Traveling
wheel
Rail
W
IM
Extensive lineup
Capacity (kW)
Three-phase 200V class
Three-phase 400V class
7.5
15
30
55
75
110
−
160
−
220
−
280
−
400
−
560
−
FR-HC2- 7.5K
High power factor converter
basic model name
Symbol
No sign
H
Voltage
200V class
400V class
Symbol
7.5K to 560K
Applicable capacity
Represents
the capacity kW.
: Available model −: Not available
Model
Standard accessories
Refer to page 9
Reactor 1
(FR-HCL21)
Reactor 2
(FR-HCL22)
Outside box*2
(FR-HCB2)