GE MV4 Series Quick start guide

Brand: GE

Model: MV4 Series

Type: Quick start guide

MV4 Series

The compact, general purpose medium voltage drive

Power Conversion

ecomagination

Enabling increased efficiency,

accuracy and flexibility in your

processes, GE offers an advanced air-

cooled medium voltage drive for

efﬁcient motor control. Building on

our extensive experience, the MV4

Series drive provides a ﬂexible modular

approach using common building

blocks to achieve a customized

solution. Easy to install and maintain,

the MV4 Series can save space in

the electrical room, and offer high

availability – all critical factors to

improving your performance and

process effectiveness.

All MV4 Series drives come equipped

with Visor Connect – a remote

monitoring system which connects

the device to GE’s global experts

for immediate service support

when needed and helps prevent

unscheduled downtime.

The MV4 Series is part of GE’s medium

voltage drive family which offers a

wide power range at various voltages

to cover a variety of applications.

• Simpler, smaller and lighter

with high performance

Our high efﬁciency drive provides

low heat losses and low harmonics

in a small footprint, without the need

for a transformer and external ﬁlters.

• Modular ratings and a common

building block with à la carte option

packaging

Scalable in power rating with fewer

spares required and low cost of

ownership.

• Multilevel medium voltage topology

using standard low voltage IGBTs

and modular building blocks that are

quick and easy to service.

Drive technology for the challenges

of tomorrow

Beneﬁts:

The MV4 Series belongs to GE’s wide range of drives for all applications.

5-6.6

4.16

3.3

2.4

2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5 25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 81.0

2-3 x MV7900

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Why a variable frequency drive?

Industry sector Applications

Petrochemicals,

oil and gas

Pumps, compressors, soft starters, electrical

submersible pumps, extruders, blowers, mixers

Water Pumps, blowers, aerators

HVAC Chillers, fans

Power generation

ID fans, FD fans, feed water pumps, transfer/booster

pumps, conveyors, centrifuges, wind turbines

Cement and mining Mills, crushers, pumps, fans, conveyors

Paper and pulp Vacuum pumps, chippers, reﬁners

Metals Fans, pumps

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

regulate motor speed to control the

ﬂow and pressure of blowers or pumps

without dampers or throttling valves.

This results in energy savings and no

output waste. VFDs also provide a soft

start to the motors, reducing the stress

on driven load and resulting in lower

maintenance costs.

A VFD manages power based on actual

demand and uses only the energy

required by the driven equipment to

provide valuable energy savings.

When starting large motors with VFDs,

current inrush peaks are eliminated.

The VFD gradually ramps the motor

up to speed by varying output voltage,

current and frequency for a soft start.

MV4 Series – A game-changing product

Key beneﬁtsSimple & efﬁcient control

of your process

Power quality beneﬁts

Process control beneﬁts

Avoid peak demand charges

Appropriate power usage

in response to load

Variable frequency drives can be used in a variety of

industries and applications

• Transformerless Active Front-End

(AFE) design for higher efﬁciency and

smaller footprint

• Modular construction for easy

maintenance and lower cost of

ownership

• Arc ﬂash protected

• High availability with power

channel bypass option

• Quick and easy installation

• Four-quadrant operation for

regenerative braking and greater

energy savings

• Visor Connect supports warranty

with remote real-time support and

advice

• Low input harmonics for better

power grid performance

• Unity power factor to increase

energy savings

• Motor-friendly output – suitable

for new and retroﬁt applications

• Power dip ride-through to eliminate

nuisance trips

• Under-voltage operation to sustain

the process

• Flying start into spinning load – for

quick ramp-up of process

• Ease of set-up & diagnostics

• Critical speed avoidance to ride-

through the resonance frequencies

• Economy-mode feature to optimize

energy usage

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Key beneﬁts

• Simpler, smaller and lighter, while

limiting the supply harmonics and

increasing the motor insulation life

• Reduced heat load and smaller

space and HVAC requirements

in the control room

• Lower transportation costs due to

the smaller size and low weight

• Easy power module replacement

• Common building blocks – reduced

spare parts cost and lower cost of

ownership

• Power scalability

• Enclosure and doors reinforced

against arc ﬂash effect

• Equipped with over-pressure

relief vents

The MV4 Series utilizes rugged IGBT

power modules that provide high

reliability with a low life-cycle cost.

The modular design includes common

power modules that are used for both

Active Front End (AFE) and inverter.

The standard power module reduces

the overall MTTR (module replacement

in ﬁve minutes) and increases the

availability of the drive.

VSI

(Transformer + DFE)

CSI AFE

MV4 Series drive

(VSI AFE)

VFD 98% 97% 97.5%

Transformer 98% – –

System Efﬁciency 96% 97% 97.5%

VSI: Voltage Source Inverter; CSI: Current Source Inverter; AFE: Active Front End; DFE: Diode Front End; Efficiency at full load and full speed

The MV4 Series drive can be supplied

with power channel isolating

contactors to allow for continued

operation in the event of failure of one

of the parallel power sections. In that

case, the VFD control will determine

the failed power section, isolate it and

restart into the spinning motor.

The VFD output power is reduced, and

the motor load is limited to the VFD

available power. The VFD can then be

repaired during a scheduled downtime.

• Three cables in; three cables out

• Top, bottom or both cable entry/exit

• Quick installation for lower cost of

ownership

• Less process downtime for greater

plant output

In addition to power channel bypass

the VFD can be supplied with an

optional N+1 redundant power

channel. With this option, the VFD will

continue to operate at full power in the

event of a power channel failure.

• Ability to transmit power back to the

utility lines, helping to save energy

• Inherent braking capability to slow

high inertia loads quickly such as

ID fans without the need for braking

resistors

• Excellent ability to overhaul loads

such as downhill conveyors

Modular construction

Arc ﬂash protected — design

for personnel safety

Transformerless AFE design

The transformerless design delivers higher efﬁciency for greater available power.

Low losses reduce air-conditioning requirements in the control room and overall

cost of ownership.

Quick and easy installation Four quadrant operation

Power channel bypass

option

VFD can operate at reduced power with a failed channel.

Power channel bypass

with N+1 redundancy option

VFD can operate at full power with a failed channel.

High efﬁciency and low losses

High availability

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Visor Connect provides secured

remote connection to GE equipment

(outside the control network).

Remote connection enables GE‘s

service engineers to provide real-time

support, ongoing health analytics

and key performance indicators

(KPIs), as well as basic conﬁguration

management support.

Key beneﬁts

• Reduce unscheduled downtime

• Real-time support and advice

• Customers can access GE’s

global Services organization 24/7,

365 days a year from anywhere in

the world

Dedicated

Portal

GE remote

engineer

Remote Connection

Site Equipment

Central Data

Warehouse

and Analytics

Visor Connect

with Proﬁcy

historian

GE Global

Service Operations

Machines

Drives

Automation

& DP

• Clean power input

• IEEE 519-1992 standard compliant

• No external ﬁlters

• No harmonic disturbance

to other online equipment

• Unity power factor for energy

savings

• No need for power factor

correction equipment

• VARs supplied to utility lines by

VFD as an option

• Sinusoidal output waveforms –

no additional stress on motor

• Low VFD-induced torque ripple

• No special motor insulation

• No motor de-rating

• Works with standard motors

• Good for new and retroﬁt

applications

Power quality beneﬁts

Visor Connect: Remote connection

to equipment, monitoring and support

Motor-friendly output

– drive of choice for new

and retroﬁt applications

Unity power factor

Low input harmonics

Anywhere Customer Site

Visor DMZ

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• Lower capital cost

• Smaller installed footprint

• Less maintenance

• Reduced spare parts inventory

• Start multiple motors one-by-one

and transfer them on utility lines

• Run the last motor continuously on

VFD at variable speed

• Increased energy savings

• Standard product customizable

with pre-engineered options

• IP42 enclosure

• Step-down transformer for

higher input voltages

• Input switchgear

• Redundant fan

• Multiple motor operation

• Additional I/Os

• Full voltage bypass

• Communication protocols

• Other customer-speciﬁc options

The MV4 Series drive provides six-cycle

power loss ride-through and keeps the

process running without tripping.

The MV4 Series operates continuously

and provides available power to the

motor at a lower input supply voltage

(up to 70% of nominal voltage).

The MV4 Series offers the ability to

catch and take control of a spinning

load without any damaging torque

impacting the equipment if started

while the load is already spinning.

• Standard control interface offers

digital inputs/outputs and analog

inputs/outputs as standard. Each

of these inputs/outputs can be

programmed to a variety of different

functions for ﬂexibility.

• Touchscreen operator interface

allows for quick, user-friendly

programming. Screens for fault

parameters and meters are user

conﬁgurable.

The MV4 Series drive can be

programmed for up to three critical

frequency bands and ride-through

these without any resonance issues.

Most centrifugal pump and fan

applications are sized for worst-case

operating conditions and typically

operate well below the full speed and

full power point.

The MV4 Series drive is supplied with

a user-conﬁgurable economy-mode

setting for applications larger than

single channel 1250 HP/1 MW. The VFD

control initiates the standby of parallel

power sections that are not required

to meet the operating load conditions,

increasing the overall efﬁciency and

reducing power consumption.

For example, if a fan is operating at

no more than 88% of the rated speed,

the load requires 68% or less of the

rated power, allowing the drive to

conserve energy by placing one power

channel in standby.

Process control beneﬁts MV4 Series drive options

Flying start

into a spinning load

À la carte option packaging

Up and down

synchronous transfer

One drive for multiple motors

Ease of set-up & diagnostics

Under-voltage operation

Power dip ride-through Critical speed avoidance

Economy-mode feature

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MV4 Series ratings

Frames

Output power

(HP/kW)

4.16 kV output

Output power

(HP/kW)

3.3 kV output

Width

(inches/mm)

Weight

(lbs./kg)

350 – 1,250 HP

250 – 1,000 kW

300 – 1,000 HP

225 – 750 kW

55.2”

1,400 mm

6,500 lbs.

2,955 kg

1,500 – 2,500 HP

1,100 – 2,000 kW

1,250 – 2,000 HP

950 – 1,500 kW

86.8”

2,200 mm

10,500 lbs.

4,770 kg

3,000 – 4,000 HP

2,250 – 3,000 kW

2,500 – 3,000 HP

1,850 – 2,250 kW

118.4”

3,000 mm

14,500 lbs.

6,590 kg

4,500 – 5,000 HP

3,300 – 3,750 kW

3,500 – 4,000 HP

2,500 – 3,000 kW

149.9”

3,800 mm

18,500 lbs.

8,410 kg

Cabinet height: 100.6” (2,555mm)

Height with blower: 118” (2,997mm)

Depth: 51.2” (1,300mm)

Dimensions & weights

Table shows the typical ratings for variable torque load applications. Please contact GE sales for constant torque applications.

4kV

Application

3.3kV

Application

2.4kV

Application

VFD Model

Number

Frame

Size

Motor Shaft Power Motor Shaft Power Motor Shaft Power

VFD

O/P

HP kW HP kW HP kW A

MV4401-03

1 350 250 300 225 200 150 50

MV4401-04

1 400 300 350 250 250 200 60

MV4401-05

1 500 375 400 300 300 225 70

MV4401-06

1 600 450 500 375 350 250 80

MV4401-07

1 700 500 600 450 400 300 95

MV4401-08

1 800 600 700 525 450 350 110

MV4401-09

1 900 650 800 600 500 400 125

MV4401-10

1 1000 750 900 675 600 450 140

MV4401-12

1 1250 1000 1000 750 700 500 170

MV4402-15

2 1500 1100 1250 950 800 600 200

MV4402-17

2 1750 1300 1500 1100 1000 750 235

MV4402-20

2 2000 1500 1600 1200 1200 900 270

MV4402-25

2 2500 2000 2000 1500 1500 1100 340

MV4403-30

3 3000 2250 2500 1850 1750 1250 390

MV4403-35

3 3500 2500 2750 2000 2000 1500 450

MV4403-40

3 4000 3000 3000 2250 2250 1700 510

MV4404-45

4 4500 3250 3500 2500 2500 2000 595

MV4404-50

4 5000 3750 4000 3000 3000 2250 680

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Services from GE – a focus on availability

We understand the vital importance

of process availability – and our focus

on service keeps us actively engaged,

both when things are going right, and

when they are going wrong.

Our world-class Global Customer

Service and Support Center is available

24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategic

distribution centers and authorized

distributors carry an extensive

inventory of GE’s drives, allowing us to

quickly fulﬁll your genuine replacement

part needs, no matter where you are

located.

With a comprehensive global network

of service engineers and technicians,

GE is uniquely positioned to provide

the knowledge, experience and skills

for your full range of industrial service

requirements. From system design to

maintenance and outage support, we

have the resources and capabilities

to advance your equipment‘s

performance and reliability. Some key

beneﬁts of GE’s support are:

• Single point of contact

• Reduced call-out rates

• 24/7 availability

• Rapid mobilization of engineers

• Routine maintenance visits

• Training

• System health checks

• Spares management

• Obsolescence management

GE also provides managed system

upgrade paths for our legacy systems

and has signiﬁcant experience

in replacing systems from other

manufacturers with low disruption

to the existing infrastructure.

Visor Connect, GE’s remote diagnostic

and support system, is based on highly

secure satellite communications links.

It enables our experts, regardless

of their geographical location, to

look over the shoulder of your onsite

equipment operator or technician and

advise and assist you on fault ﬁnding

and resolution.

VFD ratings

Output power 350 HP – 5,000 HP / 250 kW – 4,000 kW

Output voltage up to 4.16 kV

Output frequency 0-90 Hz

Input voltage 3.3 or 4.16 kV +10% -5%

Input frequency 50 Hz; 60 Hz +/-5%

Auxiliary voltage 400 V, 440 V, 480 V, or 600 V; 50/60 Hz

Power quality

Line side converter PWM active front end; IGBTs

Load side inverter Multilevel PWM; IGBTs

VFD system efﬁciency 97.50%

Power factor Control to unity

Input harmonics IEEE 519 compliant

Energy storage

DC link Self-healing, long life, ﬁlm capacitors

VFD control

Mode of operation Four-quadrant

Mode of control V/Hz; with sensor or sensor-less vector

Analog input / output (4) inputs (speed/torque) / (4) outputs (programmable)

Digital input / output (4) inputs / (8) outputs standard

Speed regulation +/- 0.5% without encoder; +/- 0.1% with encoder

LAN interface

Ethernet modbus standard

optional: proﬁbus; devicenet

Protective functions

Overcurrent; overvoltage; over temperature; loss of phase; loss of DC link; motor over-

load; motor stall and over-speed; auxiliary supply fault; breaker supervision; communi-

cation fault

Environment & enclosure

Enclosure NEMA 1 (IP21), air-cooled, top or bottom cable entry; IP42 (option)

Ambient / elevation 0-40 C / 1,000 m above sea level; higher with de-rating

Insulation coordination Pollution degree 2 per EN 61800-5-1 and EN 50178

Industry standards

Standards IEC; ANSI; NEMA; UL347A

MV4 Series drive speciﬁcations

Remote support

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GE MV4 Series Quick start guide

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GE MV4 Series Quick start guide

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