1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Manual
The purpose of this manual is to provide information for
the installation and operation of a VLT
®
Low Harmonic
Drive. The manual includes relevant safety information for
installation and operation. Chapter 1 Introduction,
chapter 2 Safety, chapter 3 Mechanical Installation, and
chapter 4 Electrical Installation introduce the unit function
and cover proper mechanical and electrical installation
procedures. There are chapters on start-up and commis-
sioning, applications and basic troubleshooting.
Chapter 8 Specifications provides a quick reference for
ratings and dimensions, as well as other operating specifi-
cations. This manual provides a basic knowledge of the
unit and explains setup and basic operation.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
1.2 Additional Resources
Other resources are available to understand advanced
functions and programming.
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The VLT
®
AQUA Drive FC 202 Operating Instructions
provide details on installation and operation of
the frequency converter.
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The VLT
®
AQUA Drive FC 202 Programming Guide
provides greater detail on working with
parameters and many application examples.
•
The VLT
®
AQUA Drive FC 202 Design Guide
provides detailed capabilities and functionality to
design motor control systems.
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Supplemental publications and manuals are
available from Danfoss.
See www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSo-
lutions/Documentations/Technical
+Documentation.htm for listings.
•
Optional equipment may change some of the
procedures described. Reference the instructions
supplied with those options for specific
requirements. Contact the local Danfoss supplier
or visit the Danfoss website: www.danfoss.com/
BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Documentations/
Technical+Documentation.htm, for downloads or
additional information.
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The VLT
®
Active Filter AAF00x Operating
Instructions provide additional information about
the filter portion of the Low Harmonic Drive.
1.3 Product Overview
1.3.1 Intended Use
A frequency converter (also called a drive) is an electronic
motor controller that converts DC into a variable AC
waveform output. The frequency and voltage of the output
are regulated to control the motor speed or torque. The
frequency converter can vary the speed of the motor in
response to system feedback, such as with position sensors
on a conveyor belt. The frequency converter can also
regulate the motor by responding to remote commands
from external controllers.
The frequency converter
•
monitors the system and motor status
•
issues warnings or alarms for fault conditions
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starts and stops the motor
•
optimises energy efficiency
Operation and monitoring functions are available as status
indications to an outside control system or serial communi-
cation network.
A Low Harmonic Drive (LHD) is a single unit that combines
the frequency converter with an advanced active filter
(AAF) for harmonic mitigation. The frequency converter
and filter are 2 separate pieces packaged together in an
integrated system, but each functions independently. In
this manual, there are separate specifications for the
frequency converter and the filter. Since the frequency
converter and filter are together in the same enclosure, the
unit is transported, installed, and operated as a single
entity.
1.3.2
Working Principle
The VLT Low Harmonic Drive is a high-power frequency converter with an integrated active filter. An active filter is a device
that actively monitors harmonic distortion levels and injects compensative harmonic current onto the line to cancel the
harmonics.
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