Trane VFDB Installation and operating instructions

Remote-Mounted Medium Voltage
Air-Cooled Adaptive Frequency™
Drive with Tracer AdaptiView™
Control
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
March 2023 VFDB-SVX001C-EN
Adaptive Frequency
Drive for Chillers
TM
Adaptive Frequency
Drive for Chillers
TM
Model: VFDB
SAFETY WARNING
Only qualified personnel should install and service the equipment. The installation, starting up, and servicing of
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning equipment can be hazardous and requires specific knowledge and training.
Improperly installed, adjusted or altered equipment by an unqualified person could result in death or serious injury.
When working on the equipment, observe all precautions in the literature and on the tags, stickers, and labels that are
attached to the equipment.

©2023 Trane VFDB-SVX001C-EN
Introduction
Read this manual thoroughly before operating or servicing this
unit.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notices
Safety advisories appear throughout this manual as required.
Your personal safety and the proper operation of this machine
depend upon the strict observance of these precautions.
Important Environmental Concerns
Scientific research has shown that certain man-made
chemicals can affect the earth’s naturally occurring
stratospheric ozone layer when released to the atmosphere. In
particular, several of the identified chemicals that may affect
the ozone layer are refrigerants that contain Chlorine, Fluorine
and Carbon (CFCs) and those containing Hydrogen, Chlorine,
Fluorine and Carbon (HCFCs). Not all refrigerants containing
these compounds have the same potential impact to the
environment. Trane advocates the responsible handling of all
refrigerants-including industry replacements for CFCs and
HCFCs such as saturated or unsaturated HFCs and HCFCs.
Important Responsible Refrigerant
Practices
Trane believes that responsible refrigerant practices are
important to the environment, our customers, and the air
conditioning industry. All technicians who handle refrigerants
must be certified according to local rules. For the USA, the
Federal Clean AirAct (Section 608) sets forth the requirements
for handling, reclaiming, recovering and recycling of certain
refrigerants and the equipment that is used in these service
procedures. In addition, some states or municipalities may
have additional requirements that must also be adhered to for
responsible management of refrigerants. Know the applicable
laws and follow them.
The three types of advisories are defined as follows:
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTIONsIndicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury. It could
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTICE Indicates a situation that could result in
equipment or property-damage only
accidents.
WARNING
Proper Field Wiring and Grounding
Required!
Failure to follow code could result in death or serious
injury. All field wiring MUST be performed by qualified
personnel. Improperly installed and grounded field
wiring poses FIRE and ELECTROCUTION hazards. To
avoid these hazards, you MUST follow requirements for
field wiring installation and grounding as described in
NEC and your local/state/national electrical codes.
WARNING
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Required!
Failure to wear proper PPE for the job being undertaken
could result in death or serious injury. Technicians, in
order to protect themselves from potential electrical,
mechanical, and chemical hazards, MUST follow
precautions in this manual and on the tags, stickers,
and labels, as well as the instructions below:
• Before installing/servicing this unit, technicians
MUST put on all PPE required for the work being
undertaken (Examples; cut resistant gloves/sleeves,
butyl gloves, safety glasses, hard hat/bump cap, fall
protection, electrical PPE and arc flash clothing).
ALWAYS refer to appropriate Safety Data Sheets
(SDS) and OSHA guidelines for proper PPE.
• When working with or around hazardous chemicals,
ALWAYS refer to the appropriate SDS and OSHA/GHS
(Global Harmonized System of Classification and
Labeling of Chemicals) guidelines for information on
allowable personal exposure levels, proper
respiratory protection and handling instructions.
• If there is a risk of energized electrical contact, arc, or
flash, technicians MUST put on all PPE in accordance
with OSHA, NFPA 70E, or other country-specific
requirements for arc flash protection, PRIOR to
servicing the unit. NEVER PERFORM ANY
SWITCHING, DISCONNECTING, OR VOLTAGE
TESTING WITHOUT PROPER ELECTRICAL PPE AND
ARC FLASH CLOTHING. ENSURE ELECTRICAL
METERS AND EQUIPMENT ARE PROPERLY RATED
FOR INTENDED VOLTAGE.

Introduction
VFDB-SVX001C-EN 3
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Factory Training
Factory training is available through Trane University™ to help
you learn more about the operation and maintenance of your
equipment. To learn about available training opportunities
contact Trane University™.
Online: www.trane.com/traneuniversity
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Revision History
• Updated Motor terminal connection figure in the Wiring
chapter.
• Updated A - Frame bottom view and field layout figures in
the Cabinet chapter.
WARNING
Follow EHS Policies!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death or serious injury.
• All Trane personnel must follow the company’s
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) policies
when performing work such as hot work, electrical,
fall protection, lockout/tagout, refrigerant handling,
etc. Where local regulations are more stringent than
these policies, those regulations supersede these
policies.
• Non-Trane personnel should always follow local
regulations.
WARNING
Refrigerant May Be Under Positive
Pressure!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in an
explosion which could result in death or serious injury
or equipment damage.
System contains refrigerant and may be under positive
pressure; system may also contain oil. Recover
refrigerant to relieve pressure before opening the
system. See unit nameplate for refrigerant type. Do not
use non-approved refrigerants, refrigerant substitutes,
or non-approved refrigerant additives.

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Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
CE for MV Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Motor Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controller Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Visual Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
VFDB Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rockwell Medium Voltage PowerFlex 6000T
Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Typical Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabinet Energy Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabinet Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cabinet Voltage Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PowerFlex 6000T Medium Voltage Cabinet . 9
Control Voltage Power De-energization . . . . 10
Back-feed Sources of Hazardous
Electrical Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Other Required Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cabinet Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parts Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Scope of Installation and Commissioning Re-
sponsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About the VFDB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Drive Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Model Number Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Trane Service Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Model Number Digit Identification . . . . . . . 14
Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receipt Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Shipment list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Overhead Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Lift the Power Module/LV Control Cabinet . 33
Lift Input Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Install Drive panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Connect Shipping Splits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Affix Cabinets to Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Install Input Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Anchoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Load Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Install Main Cooling Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Install the cooling fan for A-frame drives (6.6 kV)
40
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Input Power, Input Starter to Drive Panel, Drive
to Motor, and Control Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Installing Input Power Wiring
Standard Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Torquing Electrical Power Connections . . . .42
Cabinet Wire Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Wire Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Wire Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Grounding the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Detailed Field Wiring Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Input Power and Interconnection Wiring . . .46
Pre-Commissioning Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Trane VFDB MV Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Start-Up Commissioning Services . . . . . . . .48
Drive Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Start-Up Test Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Preventive Maintenance Check List . . . . . . . .50
Operational Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Power Connection Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Physical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Chiller Operator Display Content . . . . . . . . . .51
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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VFDB-SVX001C-EN 5
LED Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
PowerFlex “A” or “B” Frame Pre-Commissioning
Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Remote-Mounted Medium Voltage Air-Cooled
Adaptive Frequency™ Drives:
PowerFlex 7000 (Model: AFDJ)
PowerFlex 6000T (Model: VFDB) . . . . . . . . 1
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PowerFlex “A” or “B” Frame Pre-Commissioning
Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

6VFDB-SVX001C-EN
Overview
All electrical circuits shall be treated as energized until all
lockout/tagout procedures are in place and the circuit has been
tested to verify that it is de-energized. The medium voltage
motor terminal box cover must not be removed if power is
present, or if there is a possibility that power may be present.
Working on energized medium voltage circuits is not an
approved practice for normal HVAC maintenance or service. Important:
•Before servicing, disconnect all power sources and allow
at least 20 minutes for capacitors to discharge.
•All electrical enclosures-unit or remote-are IP2X.
WARNING
Hazardous Service Procedures!
Failure to follow all precautions in this manual and on
the tags, stickers, and labels could result in death or
serious injury.
Technicians, in order to protect themselves from
potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards,
MUST follow precautions in this manual and on the
tags, stickers, and labels, as well as the following
instructions: Unless specified otherwise, disconnect all
electrical power including remote disconnect and
discharge all energy storing devices such as
capacitors before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized. When necessary to work with
live electrical components, have a qualified licensed
electrician or other individual who has been trained in
handling live electrical components perform these
tasks.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage!
Failure to disconnect power before servicing could
result in death or serious injury.
Disconnect all electric power, including remote
disconnects before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized. Verify that no power is present
with a voltmeter.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death or serious injury.
Disconnect all electric power, including remote
disconnects and discharge all motor start/run
capacitors before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power cannot be
inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives
or other energy storing components provided by Trane
or others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s
literature for allowable waiting periods for discharge of
capacitors. If this equipment is interlocked with other
equipment, 115 volt AC may be present in the cabinet
even though the main power is disconnected. Interlock
signals must be deactivated by qualified personnel
prior to any work in the cabinet.
Verify with an appropriate voltmeter that all capacitors
have discharged, and interlock signals have been
deactivated from all circuits.
WARNING
Capacitors Must be Allowed to
Discharge!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death or serious injury.
Each time power is removed, allow at least 20 minutes
for DC units to discharge after power is disconnected
before servicing. Use extreme caution when applying
power. Equipment terminals and other internal parts of
the controller are at line voltage when ac power is
connected to the controller. All ungrounded
conductors of the ac power line must be disconnected
from the controller before it is safe to touch any
internal parts of this equipment.

Overview
VFDB-SVX001C-EN 7
CE for MV Drives
Important:
•All Trane-supplied remote drives used in conjunction with
CVHH or CDHH Trane chillers will be CE-compliant per EU
directives and IEC standards to which the CVHH and
CDHH chillers also comply. All Trane-supplied remote
starters and drives must be used with CVHH or CDHH
Trane chillers to ensure CE compliance
•For remote drives, basic details are provided on drive
nameplate. Please refer to the chiller unit nameplate
located on the chiller-mounted control panel for details on
wire sizing (minimum current ampacity) and overcurrent
protection sizing upstream of unit (maximum overcurrent
protection).
•Always refer to as-built schematic wiring diagram and the
chiller Installation, Operation, and Maintenance manual
located inside the chiller-mounted control panel
(regardless of unit or remote-mounted starter or drive) for
details on wiring, safety, installation, and warnings.
•Customers are responsible for all field wiring with respect
to EMC and EMI interference. Customers are responsible
for mitigating the risks associated with EMC and EMI
interference that can occur as a result of customer-
provided field wiring as dictated by international, national,
and local codes. This also implies that for remote-mounted
drives, customers are responsible for the entire field wiring
into the drive as well as between the drive and the chiller/
compressor terminals with respect to EMC and EMI
interference. It also implies that customers are responsible
for incoming power wiring to the drive with respect to EMC
and EMI interference.
All customer wiring, including power wiring to drives, must be
separated: 24–27 Vdc, 110–120 Vac, 460 V, and 2300–
6600 Vac each must be in separate conduit runs.
For remote drives interfacing with Trane CVHH and CDHH
chillers, all wiring must be run in conduit. Any Ethernet cables
being used by the customer to interface with the Trane chiller
must be shielded Ethernet cabling.
The customer is required to provide an overcurrent protective
device upstream of all drives in accordance with IEC standards
and/or any applicable national and local and codes.
Service personnel must use proper PPE for servicing and must
also use proper lockout/tagout procedures during servicing:
lock the drive disconnect handle before servicing to prevent
accidental pulling of disconnect handle at the drive panel.
In addition, service personnel should disconnect the main
supply disconnecting device upstream of the drive before
performing any service on any part of the chiller.
Checks
Motor Checks
1. Check the motor for proper horsepower and voltage
ratings. Verify that the chiller rated load amps do not
exceed the nameplate rating of the controller.
2. Check that the motor terminals are correctly connected to
the controller’s power terminals for the proper voltage and
motor rotation.
3. Use an ohmmeter to check for any short circuits between
the motor frame and the motor power leads. If a short
circuit exists, it must be corrected before proceeding.
Controller Checks
1. Check that local, state and national electric codes have
been observed for the installation and wiring of this
equipment.
2. Check that all external power wiring has been properly
routed through the cabinet.
3. Check all input power and output power connections for
tightness.
4. Check the chassis ground and other connections for
tightness.
5. Check all external control connections (this includes the
operator station connections) for tightness.
6. Check to assure incoming power to the drive is phased A,
B, C.
WARNING
Lockout/Tagout Before Removing Touch-
Safe Covers!
Failure to follow instructions regarding touch-safe
covers could result in death or serious injury.
Touch-safe covers inside panels are there for
protection and may be removed if necessary for service
only and only after disconnection of main power
supply. Before removing any touch-safe cover, ensure
that there is no line power first. Removal of touch-safe
covers is at the customer/service personnel’s own risk.
After any service is completed, if the touch-safe covers
have been removed, they need to be put back in to
ensure safety and protection. NOTICE
Do Not Megohm Test!
Using a megohm test to perform continuity checks in
the drive equipment could result in damage to the
controller circuitry.
NOTICE
Disconnect Motor Leads!
Failure to disconnect all motor leads at the AFD prior to
megging the motor could result in equipment damage.

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Visual Inspection
Before powering up the drive for the firstttime, conduct a visual
inspection for the following:
– Shipping damage
– Moisture (or indications of moisture)
– Debris or dust
– Corrosion of components and/or enclosure
Do not power up equipment if any of these conditions are
present.
Upon initial power up, remain in the area for the first two hours
of operation, and observe the chiller and drive for any
abnormalities.
Contact Trane technical support for assistance if needed.
VFDB Checks
Important:
•Before servicing, disconnect all power sources and allow
at least 20 minutes for capacitors to discharge.
•All electrical enclosures-unit or remote-are IP2X.
Safety Precautions
1. This equipment must be adjusted and serviced by qualified
personnel familiar with the construction and operation of
the equipment and the hazards involved.
2. Be sure the input disconnect is in the correct position,
either “on” or “off” depending on the work to be performed.
3. Check the status of the drive shutdown interlocks, if used.
These interlocks can be limit switches, guards or safety
switches installed around the driven machine or the
system interface controller.
4. Check to see that the VFDB is properly ground to earth.
Refer to “Grounding the Cabinet,” p. 42 in “Input Power,
Input Starter to Drive Panel, Drive to Motor, and Control
Wiring,” p. 41.
Important:
•Before servicing, disconnect all power sources and allow
at least 20 minutes for capacitors to discharge.
•All electrical enclosures-unit or remote-are IP2X.
•Specific safety training for medium-voltage (MV)
equipment, specialized tools and instruments for working
on MV products, and enhanced personal protective
equipment (PPE) that is designed to mitigate the hazards
of arc flash injuries are required for working on the products
described in this literature. Only medium-voltage trained,
certified engineers are allowed to work on MV products.
Please refer to Rockwell’s MV product manual for details on
recommendations to be followed for different components.
NOTICE
Equipment Damage!
Powering up equipment with an impaired condition as
outlined below could cause equipment damage.
Do not power up equipment if equipment condition
concerns exist.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Do not remove or insert control boards or fuses while
input power is connected to the controller.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death or serious injury.
Close all enclosure doors and properly secure with
fasteners before operating equipment.
WARNING
Bypassed Electrical Interlocks!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death, serious injury or equipment damage.
The electrical interlocks provide machine and personal
protection. If deactivated or bypassed for servicing,
use extreme caution when performing the start-up.
Return all interlocks to operation when the start-up is
completed.
WARNING
Proper Field Wiring and Grounding
Required!
Failure to follow code could result in death or serious
injury.
All field wiring MUST be performed by qualified
personnel. Improperly installed and grounded field
wiring poses FIRE and ELECTROCUTION hazards. To
avoid these hazards, you MUST follow requirements for
field wiring installation and grounding as described in
NEC and your local/state/national electrical codes.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
Do not remove or insert control boards or fuses while
input power is connected to the controller.

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VFDB-SVX001C-EN 9
Rockwell Medium Voltage
PowerFlex 6000T Drives
Note: For questions regarding these procedures, contact
your local Trane or Rockwell office.
Typical Configurations
The Trane-supplied Medium Voltage VFDB drives include two
parts: input starter and drive panel. The drive panel is available
in two air-cooled versions, called Frames:
1) 6000T A-Frame, and 2) 6000T B-Frame. Each Frame is
specified based on the physical size and horse power (HP) or
KW rating of the equipment. Generally, A-Frame is the smallest
frame air-cooled drive, and B-Frame is the largest air-cooled
drive. The following Rockwell Safe Electric Work Practices
(SEWP) applies to typical configurations for PowerFlex 6000T
drives.
Cabinet
Cabinet Energy Sources
A typical PowerFlex 6000T drive has a main medium voltage
power supply and two other secondary control voltages power
supply. In addition, a customer may specify a configuration
with additional energy sources such as a UPS back-up power
supply.
• Your responsibility is to look for all sources of hazardous
energy to confirm the drive you will service or maintain
matches the drawing.
• You must identify each source of power supplied to the
cabinet and implement steps to control the each power
source prior to performing your work.
• Other safety measures may have to be implemented for
work such as removing cabinet tray covers/power cages to
check the condition of “snubber capacitors” prior to
performing the work.
Cabinet Design
Medium voltage cabinet doors are key interlock controlled and
designed to open in sequence.
• Cabinet doors must only be opened in the engineered
sequence and must be treated as if they are live until de-
energization is verified.
• Control voltage cabinet door are black in color and can be
opened without a key. The inside of the control voltage
cabinet must be treated as if they are live until de-
energization is verified.
The key interlocking scheme is a cornerstone of the safety
devices built into a product. You are not authorized to work on,
and must refuse to work on any installed MV product where the
key interlocks are missing, damaged or compromised in any
way. Keys can never be duplicated without the owner of the
product signing a waiver. Service personnel should never be in
possession of their own duplicate keys.
Match the personal protective equipment (PPE) you use to the
voltage level and the hazard category to make sure that you
have the correct protection for the specific work you are doing.
The PPE must be adequate to protect against shock as well as
arc flash injury.
Cabinet Voltage Levels
For the purpose of medium voltage technical work, medium
voltage is defined as 1,000–15,000 volts. Rockwell
Automation medium voltage products presently range from
2,300~13,800 volt. The control voltage is defined as 600 volts
or less. It is typically 480 or 120 volts. Some cabinets also have
5–24 Vdc power supply hooked up to them for logic circuit
boards or indicator meters.
Voltages upstream of the drive may exceed drive voltages.
Only authorized personnel should de-energize upstream
equipment.
PowerFlex 6000T Medium Voltage Cabinet
Medium Voltage Power De-energization
Drive, Disconnect, or Breaker
• Put on the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
necessary to protect from the shock and arc flash hazards
from both medium and control voltages.
• Disconnect the MV input power source to the PowerFlex
6000T drive cabinets by placing the drive control;
disconnect handle or circuit breaker switch in the “off”
position.
WARNING
Hazardous Service Procedures!
Failure to follow all precautions in this manual and on
the tags, stickers, and labels could result in death or
serious injury.
Technicians, in order to protect themselves from
potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards,
MUST follow precautions in this manual and on the
tags, stickers, and labels, as well as the following
instructions: Unless specified otherwise, disconnect all
electrical power including remote disconnect and
discharge all energy storing devices such as
capacitors before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized. When necessary to work with
live electrical components, have a qualified licensed
electrician or other individual who has been trained in
handling live electrical components perform these
tasks.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death, serious injury.
Voltages upstream of the drive may exceed drive
voltages. Only authorized personnel should de-
energize upstream equipment.

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– Apply the Lockout-Tagout device(s) and lock(s).
– The drive cabinet doors are locked and the input power
control box must remain closed when de-energizing the
MV power source.
•Placing the control, handle or switch in the “Off”
position should de-energized the power only down
stream from the cabinet.
•Medium voltage power remains energized
upstream of the control, handle or switch.
• Use a properly rated meter to verify the medium voltage
power on the downstream side of the drive/disconnect/
breaker is de-energized.
– Follow meter test procedures to confirm the meter is
reading accurately prior to verifying de-energization.
Important:
•Before servicing, disconnect all power sources and allow
at least 20 minutes for capacitors to discharge.
•All electrical enclosures-unit or remote-are IP2X.
• Remove the key from the de-energized drive/disconnect/
breaker and use the key control procedure to open the MV
cabinet access door(s).
• Use a medium voltage rated Potential Indicator tool (“hot
stick”) to confirm the medium voltage power inside the
PowerFlex 6000T cabinet is de-energized.
– Follow Potential Indicator tool test procedures to
confirm the tool is working properly prior to verifying de-
energization.
• The PPE for medium voltage safety can only be removed
once the MV power de-energization is verified and
confirmed. The PPE for control voltage can only be
removed once the control voltage de-energization is
verified.
Control Voltage Power De-
energization
Note: For questions regarding these procedures, contact
your local Trane or Rockwell office.
• Wear the PPE that is necessary to protect from the shock
and arc flash hazards.
• Disconnect the control voltage. Apply the lockout lock(s)
and/or the tagout device(s).
• Identify the PowerFlex 6000T cabinet control power
supply.
– The source may be a disconnect switch on an electric
circuit, an input contactor mounted on the side of the
cabinet or similar power disconnect device.
– Identify other sources of control voltage by reviewing
the system drawings and looking at the equipment for
secondary power sources.
• Some cabinets are equipped with a UPS battery backup
120 volt AC power supply for control voltage.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage w/Capacitors!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death or serious injury.
Disconnect all electric power, including remote
disconnects and discharge all motor start/run
capacitors before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power cannot be
inadvertently energized. For variable frequency drives
or other energy storing components provided by Trane
or others, refer to the appropriate manufacturer’s
literature for allowable waiting periods for discharge of
capacitors. If this equipment is interlocked with other
equipment, 115 volt AC may be present in the cabinet
even though the main power is disconnected. Interlock
signals must be deactivated by qualified personnel
prior to any work in the cabinet.
Verify with an appropriate voltmeter that all capacitors
have discharged, and interlock signals have been
deactivated from all circuits.
WARNING
Capacitors Must be Allowed to
Discharge!
Failure to follow instructions below could result in
death or serious injury.
Each time power is removed, allow at least 20 minutes
for DC units to discharge after power is disconnected
before servicing. Use extreme caution when applying
power. Equipment terminals and other internal parts of
the controller are at line voltage when ac power is
connected to the controller. All ungrounded
conductors of the ac power line must be disconnected
from the controller before it is safe to touch any
internal parts of this equipment.
WARNING
Hazardous Service Procedures!
Failure to follow all precautions in this manual and on
the tags, stickers, and labels could result in death or
serious injury.
Technicians, in order to protect themselves from
potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards,
MUST follow precautions in this manual and on the
tags, stickers, and labels, as well as the following
instructions: Unless specified otherwise, disconnect all
electrical power including remote disconnect and
discharge all energy storing devices such as
capacitors before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized. When necessary to work with
live electrical components, have a qualified licensed
electrician or other individual who has been trained in
handling live electrical components perform these
tasks.

Overview
VFDB-SVX001C-EN 11
– The control voltage from the UPS battery backup will
not be de-energized by disconnecting the control
voltage disconnect switch. It is designed to energize
once the primary control voltage source is de-
energized.
– Use the PPE necessary to protect against UPS power.
• Use a properly rated meter to verify the control voltage
power on the downstream side of the disconnect device is
de-energized.
• Place the control voltage from the Rockwell Automation
installed circuit breaker on the panel inside the control
voltage supply cabinet in the “off” position.
– The circuit breakers are normally located at the bottom
of the circuit breaker terminal block strip.
– Lockout-Tagout the switch. If a lockout is not feasible
then tagout the circuit breaker to warn other people
working in the same area not to turn the switch back on
as it will re-energize the control circuit and may cause
harm or injury to the person working on the equipment.
• If the primary and secondary control voltage sources are
not de-energized during the work, you must continue to
use your PPE while performing the work.
Back-feed Sources of Hazardous
Electrical Energy
Note: For questions regarding these procedures, contact
your local Trane or Rockwell office.
• Back-feed power caused by a fan that rotates from ambient
wind blowing on it, electric motor(s) rotating when
equipment manually moves it and other potential sources
of back-feed power may be downstream from the MV
cabinet.
– Identify sources of potential back-feed power
downstream from the MV cabinet.
– Prevent back-feed power by locking, blocking or by
other measures to positively control back-feed power
sources.
• Verify these sources are positively controlled to prevent
back-feed.
WARNING
Hazardous Service Procedures!
Failure to follow all precautions in this manual and on
the tags, stickers, and labels could result in death or
serious injury.
Technicians, in order to protect themselves from
potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards,
MUST follow precautions in this manual and on the
tags, stickers, and labels, as well as the following
instructions: Unless specified otherwise, disconnect all
electrical power including remote disconnect and
discharge all energy storing devices such as
capacitors before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized. When necessary to work with
live electrical components, have a qualified licensed
electrician or other individual who has been trained in
handling live electrical components perform these
tasks.

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General Information
About This Manual
This manual is intended for use by experienced service
personnel, qualified electrical personnel, Trane service
personnel, and Rockwell global technical service personnel
who are familiar with the features described.
The instructions in this manual outline the procedures for
operating the Adaptive Frequency Drive. Operation and
maintenance of the controls are also explained in this manual.
Other Required Manuals
Rockwell provides drive-size order-specific literature that
ships with the drive from the Rockwell factory.
Cabinet Servicing
For information regarding the servicing of drive components,
please refer to the appropriate Rockwell literature that ships
with the drive.
Service Information
This equipment should be installed, adjusted and serviced by
qualified electrical maintenance personnel who are familiar
with the construction and operation of the equipment and the
hazards involved, as defined in the National Electrical Code.
Trane assumes no liability for installation or service
procedures performed by unqualified personnel.
Parts Ordering Information
Refer to the model number printed on the Trane Adaptive
Frequency Drive nameplate when ordering replacement parts
or service for the drive. When ordering parts, contact the local
Trane Parts Office in your area. For service, contact a qualified
service organization.
Scope of Installation and
Commissioning Responsibilities
Table 1. Scope of installation and commissioning responsibilities
Item Others Trane Rockwell See Figures/Pages
Chiller (provided by Trane) — X — —
Inspect chiller for shipping damage X Assist if any questions — —
Drive (provided by Trane from Rockwell) — — Direct ship from Rockwell —
Inspect drive for shipping damage X — — —
Provide drive foundation X — — —
Uncrate/package drive and inspect X — — —
Rig drive into place X — — —
Provide power wires and installation to drive and terminate:
X
—— —
• Line 3-phase voltage to drive; be sure to do this before fan
shroud installation (A-Frame only) —— —
• Fan 3-phase voltage to drive (B-Frame) —— —
• Drive to motor power wiring —— —
• Control power drive to chiller; interconnect (LV) —— —
Install fan shroud boxes X — — —
Install resistor box X — — —
Provide adequate ventilation for heat rejection of drive X — — —
Precommision chiller; refer to chiller IOM forms — X — —
Fill out drive precommision check sheet Assist Trane X — —
Precommision drive — X Assist —
Apply 120 V — Assist X —
Apply power (3-phase) — Assist X —
Check/Configure drive controls setpoints with Trane Service Tool — X Assist —
3-phase power (DO NOT APPLY) — Present at start-up —
Drive/chiller start-up — Assist X —
Annual inspections — X X As specified

General Information
VFDB-SVX001C-EN 13
About the VFDB Drive
The VFDB Trane Adaptive Frequency Drive is an air-cooled
drive which uses Cascaded “H” Bridge (CHB) topology. This
topology combines an integrally mounted phase-shifting
isolation transformer with series-connected power cells for
each phase. It can achieve low input harmonics and near-unity
power factor. The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of the input
current is within IEEE-519 harmonic guidelines. Both current
and voltage waveforms are near sinusoidal, reducing stress on
the motor windings.
A combination of two distinct operating modes make up the
control within the chiller’s Symbio 800 control: first, by
controlling the inlet guide vanes and second, by modulating the
impeller speed from 38–60 hertz. The drive controls the speed
in response to the Symbio 800 compressor control signal.
The CenTraVac control panel has full control of unit operation,
including the start and stop functions. If a fault condition is
encountered, or an alarm on the drive, the Tracer AdaptiView
display will indicate “alarm” and an “Alarm message”.
Other Features
• Totally isolated low voltage and medium voltage
compartments.
• Mechanical and electrical interlocks between the drive and
input disconnecting means.
• Double offset ventilation pattern on the drive doors to
ensure operator safety.
• Input Voltage Tolerance: ±10% of Nominal Line Voltage
• Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz, ±10%
• Output Voltage Rating: 0–2300, 0–3300, 0–4160, 0–6600
• Input Protection: Distribution Class Heavy Duty Surge
Arrestors
• Control Method: Sensorless Vector Control
• Ambient Temperature: 32°F–104°F (0°C– 40°C)
• Cooling: Forced Air
• Relative Humidity: Maximum 95% Non-condensing
• Altitude: 3300 feet (1000 m) above sea level without
derating.
Drive Identification
The drive has a Trane model number and a Rockwell series
number. Both these are extremely important when identifying
the drive for service or parts. Refer to “Model Number
Descriptions,” p. 14 for more information about the Trane
model number.
The Rockwell series number is shown on the Rockwell drive
nameplate (see Figure 1), which is located on the outside of
the drive enclosure. This series number should be available for
reference in any correspondence with Trane and/or Rockwell.
The chiller series number and chiller sales order number
should also be available for reference.
Figure 1. Example: MV Rockwell drive nameplate
Note: This 650XXXXXXX-XXX number identifies the drive. Always have this
number ready when service is required.

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Model Number Descriptions
Trane Service Model
Number
An example of a typical chiller starter
model number is:
VFDB0035NA0B00CDA
Model Number Digit
Identification
Model number digits are selected and
assigned in accordance with the
following definitions using the model
number example shown above:
Digit 1, 2, 3 — CenTraVac Starter
VFD = Variable Frequency Drive
Digit 4— Development Sequence
B = Medium Voltage Air-Cooled
Digit 5, 6, 7, 8 — Starter Size
Use Rated Load Amps (RLA) value
Digit 9 — Unit Line Voltage
K = 2300V-60Hz-3Ph
L = 2400V-60Hz-3Ph
N = 4160V-60Hz-3Ph
P = 3300V-60Hz-3Ph
X = 6600V-60Hz-3 Ph
V = 3300V-50Hz-3Ph
Z = 6600V-50Hz-3 Ph
S = Special
Digit 10, 11 — Design Sequence
A0 = First Design
Digit 12 — Starter Type
B = Remote Mounted
Digit 13 — Agency Listing
0 = UL and CUL Listed
(Standard on All Units)
1=CE
Digit 14 — Special Options
0 = None
S = Special Options
Digit 15 — VFD Frame Size (SRRL)
A=39
B=49
C= 59
D= 77
E=78
F=85
G = 101
H = 106
J=116
K=118
L = 121
M = 128
N = 141
P = 161
Q = 180
R = 186
T = 193
U = 216
V = 251
W = 265
X = 286
Digit 16 — Display
D= Display
Digit 17 — Line Side Wire Entry
A=Top
B = Bottom

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Cabinet
The cabinet has a NEMA 1 enclosure rating.
Environmental Conditions
Important: Location of the VFDB drive is important if
proper performance and operating life is to be
expected. Therefore, unless designated for
special environments, the controller should be
installed in an area where the following
conditions exist.
• Verify that the NEMA 1 enclosure can be kept clean and
dry.
• The area chosen should allow the space required for
proper air flow. Refer to Table 2, p. 15 and Table 3, p. 16.
Ensure the equipment room addresses the heat rejections
requirements.
• Be sure the enclosure is installed in a non-corrosive
location that is away from oil, coolants, or other airborne
contaminants.
• Verify and maintain design hertz and voltage inputs.
Table 2. A-Frame weights(a) and heat rejection
SRRL
LINE VOLTAGE-
FREQUENCY
VFD
AMPS
Motor
HP
MAX HEAT
REJECTION
BTU/HR
MAX NUMBER AND SIZE OF CABLES (NEMA)
ESTIMATED
WEIGHT LB FIGURE
LINE TO INPUT
STARTER
INPUT STARTER
TO DRIVE PANEL
DRIVE PANEL
OUTPUT TO MOTOR
161 2300/2400V-60Hz 160 700 71310 400 AWG 6.6KV/
phase
400 AWG 6.6KV/
phase 400 AWG 6.6KV/phase
11880 C
216 2300/2400V-60Hz 215 900 92470 11880 C
77 3300V-50/60Hz 77 422 47770
400 AWG 6.6KV/
phase
400 AWG 6.6KV/
phase 400 AWG 6.6KV/phase
8360 B
118 3300V-50/60Hz 118 671 68580 8360 B
141 3300V-50/60Hz 140 805 81210 8360 B
186 3300V-50/60Hz 186 1073 103050 11880 C
216 3300V-50/60Hz 215 1207 117380 11880 C
39 4160V-60Hz 40 300 30370
400 AWG 6.6KV/
phase
400 AWG 6.6KV/
phase 400 AWG 6.6KV/phase
5512 A
59 4160V-60Hz 59 450 44020 5512 A
78 4160V-60Hz 78 600 63120 8360 A
101 4160V-60Hz 100 700 74040 8360 B
106 4160V-60Hz 105 800 79800 8360 B
116 4160V-60Hz 116 900 89060 8360 B
128 4160V-60Hz 128 1000 97900 8360 B
141 4160V-60Hz 140 1100 106800 8360 B
161 4160V-60Hz 160 1250 119760 11880 C
180 4160V-60Hz 180 1415 135460 11880 C
193 4160V-60Hz 193 1500 143300 11880 C
216 4160V-60Hz 215 1600 160370 11880 C
49 6600V-50/60Hz 50 603 58000
500 AWG 8KV or
15KV/phase
500 AWG 8KV or
15KV/phase
500 AWG 8KV or 15KV/
phase
8254 A
85 6600V-50/60Hz 85 1006 100320 9769 B
101 6600V-50/60Hz 100 1207 116350 10386 B
121 6600V-50/60Hz 120 1502 139560 10849 B
141 6600V-50/60Hz 140 1676 157300 11091 B
(a) Weights do not include 500 lb (226.8 kg) maximum shipping skid.

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A-Frame and B-Frame Notes
General Notes
Note: Refer to Figure 2, p. 17 through Figure 20, p. 32.
1. Connections are spaced horizontally with dimension/
location shown in the front view.
2. NEMA 1 enclosure.
3. Maximum remote distance between drive and chiller is
150 ft (45.72 m).
Cable Notes
1. Top entry conduit openings standard.
Important: On A-Frame units with top entry and/or exit for
the power cables, 24 inches of clearance on
the left side is recommended for side access.
As a result, the recommended is to mount the
input starter cabinet on the right side of the
drive.
2. Field-configurable for bottom entry line power.
3. All cable connections are bolted type; lugs provided by
others.
4. Cable space designed for non-shielded cable or shielded
cable with prefabricated stress cones.
5. Maximum cable information refer to Table 2 and Table 3
Shipping Note
• Mounted on a (500 lb [226.8 kg] max) wooden skid with
provisions for a fork truck. Lifting means also supplied on
top.
Table 3. B-Frame weights(a) and heat rejection
SRRL
LINE VOLTAGE-
FREQUENCY
VFD
AMPS
Motor
HP
MAX HEAT
REJECTION
BTU/HR
MAX NUMBER AND SIZE OF CABLES (NEMA)
WEIGHT LB FIGURE
LINE TO INPUT
STARTER
INPUT STARTER TO
DRIVE PANEL
DRIVE PANEL OUTPUT
TO MOTOR
251 2300/2400V-60Hz 250 1180 119080 1200 kcmil 5KV or
8KV/phase
1200 kcmil 5KV or 8KV/
phase
1200 kcmil 5KV or 8KV/
phase
10802 A
286 2300/2400V-60Hz 285 1314 134100 10802 A
251 3300V-50/60Hz 250 1623 144000 1200 kcmil 5KV or
8KV/phase
1200 kcmil 5KV or 8KV/
phase
1200 kcmil 5KV or 8KV/
phase
12789 B
265 3300V-50/60Hz 265 1676 151840 12789 B
(a) Weights do not include 500 lb (226.8 kg) maximum shipping skid.

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Figure 2. A-Frame: Top view (VFD 2300/3300/4160V), in.
49.21
11.71
44.21
5.02
8.96
5.02
44.21
8.96
11.71
49.21
59.1 59.1
LINE CABLE CONDUIT OPENING
LOAD CABLE CONDUIT OPENING
(17.1X11.8)
CONTROL WIRE
CONDUIT OPENING
(3.93X3.93)
LINE CABLE CONDUIT OPENING
LOAD CABLE CONDUIT OPENING
(17.1X11.8)
CONTROL WIRE
CONDUIT OPENING
(3.93X3.93)
AB
11.71
44.21
5.02
8.96
49.21
59.1
LINE CABLE CONDUIT OPENING
LOAD CABLE CONDUIT OPENING
(17.1X11.8)
CONTROL WIRE
CONDUIT OPENING
(3.93X3.93)
C

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18 VFDB-SVX001C-EN
Figure 3. A-Frame: Top view (VFD 6600V), in.
6.89
10.02
19.64
5.31
50.80
16.73
59.1
45.45
6.89
16.73
10.02
19.64
45.45
5.31
50.80
59.1
11.81
11.81
LINE CABLE
CONDUIT OPENING
(9.84X7.87)
LOAD CABLE
CONDUIT OPENING
(9.84X7.87)
SERVICE
CUT OUT
(5.51X17.72)
CONTROL WIRE
CONDUIT OPENING
(3.94X4.92)
LINE CABLE
CONDUIT OPENING
(9.84X7.87)
LOAD CABLE
CONDUIT OPENING
(9.84X7.87)
SERVICE
CUT OUT
(5.51X17.72)
CONTROL WIRE
CONDUIT OPENING
(3.94X4.92)
A
B

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Figure 4. A-Frame: Front view (VFD 2300/3300/4160V), in.
47.64
18.51
91.65
63.39
15.75
5.9 5.9
91.65
22.05
15.75
DISPLAY
HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE
LABEL
T1,T2,T3
1U,1V,1W
GROUND BAR
91.65
75.20 5.9
22.05
15.75
AB
C

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20 VFDB-SVX001C-EN
Figure 5. A-Frame: Front view (VFD 6600V), in.
15.75
21.54
90.94 5.9
15.75
21.54
91.65
110.04 5.9
91.65
87.01
GROUND BAR
DISPLAY
HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE
LABEL
T1,T2,T3
1U,1V,1W
A
B