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Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions
Original Instructions
PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive
This document explains the 5 BASIC STEPS to install and perform a Basic Start-up of the PowerFlex® 70 AC drive. A human interface module
(HIM) is required to perform the Basic Start-up routine that is covered in this manual.
The information that is provided in this manual is intended for qualified installers only.
Summary of Changes
This manual contains new and updated information as indicated in the following table.
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Removed distinctions between 'Enhanced Control' and 'Standard Control'
Update catalog explanation and footnotes to c5
Updated EMC directives
Added IP54 note to Dimensions and Approximate Weights table
Removed Standard Control Start-up Menu
Added important statement to image for common mode capacitor to ground
Updated Safe Torque Off directive
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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Original Instructions PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive This document explains the 5 BASIC STEPS to install and perform a Basic Start-up of the PowerFlex® 70 AC drive. A human interface module (HIM) is required to perform the Basic Start-up routine that is covered in this manual.
  • Page 2 You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative. Allen-Bradley® Drives Technical Support Use the contacts information that is provided in this table for PowerFlex 70 technical support, including spare parts information. Online at… By Email at…...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Table of Contents Topic Page Catalog Number Explanation Step 1: Read the Precautions and General Information Step 2: Mount the Drive – Minimum Requirements Minimum Mounting Clearances Power Ratings, Dimensions, and Approximate Weights Step 3: Wire the Drive – Wire Recommendations...

  • Page 4: Catalog Number Explanation

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Catalog Number Explanation 1…3 5…7 2P2 A Drive PowerFlex 70 ND Rating PowerFlex 70 ND Rating Code Type 400V, 50 Hz Input 600V, 60 Hz Input 20 A PowerFlex 70 Code Amps Frame Code...

  • Page 5: Step 1: Read The Precautions And General Information

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 1: Read the Precautions and General Information Qualified Personnel ATTENTION: Only qualified personnel familiar with adjustable frequency AC drives and associated machinery can plan or implement the installation, startup, and subsequent maintenance of the system. Failure to comply can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
  • Page 6 Many factors can influence total machine/installation compliance. • PowerFlex drives can generate conducted low-frequency disturbances (harmonic emissions) on the AC supply system. More information regarding harmonic emissions can be found in the PowerFlex 70 EC and 700 VC Reference Manual, publication PFLEX-RM004.
  • Page 7 Essential Requirements for CE Compliance These eight conditions must be satisfied for PowerFlex drives to meet the requirements of EN61800-3: • Standard PowerFlex 70 CE compatible drive. • Review important precautions/attention statements throughout this manual before installing the drive. • The drive installation cannot include the encoder interface option (20A-ENC-1, drive catalog number, position 16 must be 0.

  • Page 8: Step 2: Mount The Drive - Minimum Requirements

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive PowerFlex 70 EN61800-3 EMC Compatibility Second Environment First Environment Frame Drive Description Restrict Motor Internal External Restricted Cable to 40 m Filter Input Ferrite Filter Distribution (131 ft) Option Drive only With any comm option...

  • Page 9: Power Ratings, Dimensions, And Approximate Weights

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Ratings, Dimensions, and Approximate Weights This section provides power ratings, dimensions, and weights for the drives. Power Ratings Output Power Frame Size 208…240V AC Input 400…480V AC Input 600V AC Input IP66 NEMA/UL...
  • Page 10 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Dimension Drawings IP20 and IP66 NEMA/UL Type 1 and 4X/12 Flange Mount Dimensions and Approximate Weights Dimensions, mm (in.) Weight Frame kg (lb) IP20 NEMA/UL Type 1 211.6 122.4 (4.82) 225.7 (8.89) 179.8 (7.08) 94.2 (3.71) 5.8 (0.23) 2.71 (6.0)
  • Page 11 RAS Rockwell Automation Support PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive PowerFlex 70 IP20 NEMA/UL Type 1 Bottom View Dimensions, mm (in.) Frame A Frame B (For some drive ratings, the fan is not present.) 127.5 (5.02) 86.4 (3.40) 22.2 (0.87) Dia.
  • Page 12 77.3 (3.04) 99.6 (3.92) 31.0 (1.22) 115.9 (4.56) 49.1 (1.93) 75.5 (2.97) 102.0 (4.02) 120.1 (4.73) PowerFlex 70 IP 54 / IP 66 NEMA/UL Type 4X/12 Bottom View Dimensions, mm (in.) Frame E 22.5 (0.89) 44.5 (1.75) 163.4 (6.43) 139.9 (5.51)
  • Page 13 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive PowerFlex 70 Flange Mount Bottom View Dimensions, mm (in.) Frame A Frame C 103.2 (4.06) 129.3 (5.09) 22.2 (0.87) Dia. 22.2 (0.87) Dia. 51.3 (2.02) 4 Places 75.4 (2.97) 4 Places 40.7 (1.60) 64.7 (2.55) 95.9...
  • Page 14 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive PowerFlex 70 Cutout Dimensions Frame A Frame B Frame C 219,0 205,2 156,0 (8.62) (8.08) 202,0 (6.14) 190,0 140,7 (7.95) (7.48) 101,0 95,0 (5.54) (3.98) 70,7 (3.74) (2.78) (0.25) (0.27) (0.27) 176,3 (6.94) 189,4 300,0 (11.81)

  • Page 15: Step 3: Wire The Drive - Wire Recommendations

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 3: Wire the Drive – Wire Recommendations This section describes wiring recommendations for the drive. Opening the Cover To open the cover, follow the steps for your drive enclosure that is shown. IP20 NEMA/UL Type 1 1.

  • Page 16: Ac Supply Source Considerations

    (4) I/O terminals that are labeled “(–)” or “Common” are not referenced to earth ground and are designed to greatly reduce common mode interference. Grounding these terminals can cause signal noise. AC Supply Source Considerations PowerFlex 70 drives are suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering up to a maximum of 200,000 rms symmetrical amperes, and a maximum of 600V.

  • Page 17: Power Terminal Block

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Single-phase Input Power The PowerFlex 70 drive is typically used with a three-phase input supply. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) lists the drive to operate on single-phase input power. Single-phase operation provides 50% of the three-phase rated current. See...
  • Page 18 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Terminal Block Specifications Wire Size Range Torque Name Frame Description Recommended (AWG) N•m (lb•in) N•m (lb•in) (AWG) ➊ Input power and motor A, B, C 4.0 (10) 0.3 (22) 1.1 (10) 0.8 (7)

  • Page 19: General Grounding Requirements

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Frame A, B, C, D Power Terminal Block, and DC Bus Test Points ➊ Frame E Power Terminal Block +DC –DC BR1 BR2 Terminal Description Notes R (L1) Three-phase AC line input power. S (L2) For single-phase input, connect to any two terminals.

  • Page 20: Power Wiring

    See the instructions that are supplied with the filter ATTENTION: The PowerFlex 70 does not provide branch short circuit protection. See Drive, Fuse, and Circuit Breaker Ratings on page for the recommended fuse or circuit breaker to protect against short circuits.

  • Page 21: Electronic Motor Overload Protection

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Unshielded Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coated (THHN), Thermoplastic Heat and Water-resistant Nylon-coated (THWN), or similar wire is acceptable for drive installation in dry environments as long as adequate free air space and/or conduit fill rate limits are provided. The wire must have a minimum insulation thickness of 15 mils (0.4 mm/0.015 in.) and cannot have large variations in insulation concentricity.

  • Page 22: Drive, Fuse, And Circuit Breaker Ratings

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Drive, Fuse, and Circuit Breaker Ratings Integral solid-state short circuit protection does not provide branch circuit protection. Branch circuit protection must be provided in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and any additional local codes, or the equivalent. The tables on the following pages provide drive ratings (including continuous, 1 minute and 3 seconds) and recommended AC line input fuse and circuit breaker information.
  • Page 23 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive 400/480 Volt AC Three-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices Dual Input Non-time Delay Circuit Motor Circuit (7) (8) Output Amps Element Time 140M Motor Protector with Adjustable Current Range Rating Ratings Fuse...
  • Page 24 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive 208/240 Volt AC Single-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices Dual Input Non-time Delay Circuit Motor Circuit (7) (8) Output Amps Element Time 140M Motor Protector with Adjustable Current Range Rating Ratings Fuse...
  • Page 25 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive 400/480 Volt AC Single-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices Dual Input Non-time Delay Circuit Motor Circuit (7) (8) Output Amps Element Time 140M Motor Protector with Adjustable Current Range Rating Ratings Fuse...

  • Page 26: Disconnecting Movs And Common Mode Capacitors

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive 600 Volt AC Single-phase Input Drive Ratings and Input Protection Devices Dual Input Non-time Delay Circuit Motor Circuit (7) (8) Output Amps Element Time 140M Motor Protector with Adjustable Current Range Rating Ratings Fuse...
  • Page 27 The common mode capacitor to ground comes standard on C, D, and E frames. IMPORTANT All PowerFlex 70 240V, 480V, and 600V AC input drives are shipped with the DC bus common mode capacitors that are referenced to ground. Specific drive catalog numbers are listed.
  • Page 28 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Jumper Installation, Removal, and Storage PowerFlex 70 drives use plug-in style jumpers. Most drives have a jumper storage area inside the front cover. Store any extra jumpers, or jumpers that have been removed, in this storage area.
  • Page 29 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Factory Default Jumper Settings Power Source Type DC Bus Common Mode MOV / Input Filter Caps Caps JP2/JP3 JP5/JP6 Installed Installed JP2/JP3 JP5/JP6 Installed Installed CM Cap JP6 JP5 Important: The internal EMC filter (input filter) is a factory-installed option on frame B drives.
  • Page 30 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Factory Default Jumper Settings Power Source Type DC Bus Common Mode MOV / Input Filter Caps Caps Solid ground JP2/JP3 JP3A/JP3B Verify that the jumpers at both locations (JP2/JP3 and JP3A/ Installed Installed JP3B) are installed.

  • Page 31: Step 4: I/O Wiring

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 4: I/O Wiring Important points to remember about I/O wiring: • Use copper wire. Wire gauge requirements and recommendations are based on 75 °C (167 °F). Do not reduce wire gauge when you are using higher temperature wire.

  • Page 32: I/O Terminal Positions

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive I/O Terminal Positions I/O Terminal Designations – Enhanced Control Related Signal Factory Default Description Parameters Stop – CF Digital In 1 (CF = Clear Fault) 11.2 mA at 24V DC Digital In 2 Start 19.2V minimum on state...

  • Page 33: I/O Wiring Examples

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive I/O Wiring Examples This section shows examples of typical I/O wiring. Input/Output Connection Example Required Parameter Settings Select speed reference source: Param. 090 = 2 “Analog In 2” Potentiometer unipolar speed reference Adjust Scaling: Param.
  • Page 34 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Input/Output Connection Example Required Parameter Settings Enable input Shown in enabled state. Param. 366 = 1 “Enable” For dedicated hardware enable, Important: Digi tal inputs are not remove enable jumper (see page 35) designed to work with a pulsed source.

  • Page 35: Hardware Enable Circuitry

    24V Common For detailed information on installing and wiring a safety relay system, refer to the DriveGuard Safe Torque Off Option (Series B) for PowerFlex 40P and PowerFlex 70 AC Drives User Manual, publication PFLEX-UM003. IMPORTANT If the Safe Torque Off board is removed from the drive, pins 3 and 4 of the Safe Torque Off connector must be jumpered for the drive to run.

  • Page 36: Encoder Interface Option

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Encoder Interface Option The optional PowerFlex encoder interface can source 5 volt or 12 volt power and accept 5 volt or 12 volt single-ended differential inputs. The factory default setting is 12 volts. Receive Voltage...

  • Page 37: Step 5: Start-Up Checklist

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Step 5: Start-up Checklist • This checklist supports the basic start-up menu option. See Start-up Routines on page for information on other start-up routines. • A HIM is required to run the basic start-up routine.

  • Page 38: Information About Start-Up Motor Tests

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Information About Start-up Motor Tests Control schemes vary based on the Start/Jog Source that is selected in Step 3. Motor Tests. Start/Jog Source Control Source Description Digital inputs Digital In 1 = Stop / Digital In 2 = Start / Digital In 3 = Jog HIM connected to DPI Port 1 controls Stop / Start / Jog Local HIM –...

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Startup And Troubleshooting

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Appendix A: Startup and Troubleshooting This section includes information for starting and troubleshooting the drive. First Power-up Menu Structure English? Français? ¿Español? Italiano? Deutsch? Português? Nederlands? Not Selected Main Menu: Diagnostics Parameter Device Select...

  • Page 40: Human Interface Module (Him) Overview

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Human Interface Module (HIM) Overview This section provides information for operating the HIM. LCD Display Elements Display Description F-> Power Loss Auto Direction Drive Status Alarm Auto/Man Information Commanded or Output Frequency Main Menu:...
  • Page 41 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive HIM Main Menu Main Menu Screen Menu Selections Main Menu: F-> Power Loss Auto Diagnostics Parameter Device Select Main Menu: Memory Storage Diagnostics Start-Up Parameter Preferences Device Select ALT Functions To use an ALT function, start at the Main Menu and press the ALT key, release it, then press the programming key that is associated with one of the following functions that are listed in the table.

  • Page 42: Start-Up Routines

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Start-up Routines The PowerFlex 70 is designed so that startup is simple and efficient. If you have an LCD HIM, two start-up methods are provided. Select the desired start-up routine that is needed for the application: •...

  • Page 43: Running S.m.a.r.t. Start

    Running S.M.A.R.T. Start During a startup, most applications require changes to a few parameters. The LCD HIM on a PowerFlex 70 drive offers S.M.A.R.T. start, and displays the most commonly changed parameters. With these parameters you can set the following functions: •...

  • Page 44: Drive Status Indicators

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Drive Status Indicators Name Color State Description Updating The drive is ready but is not running, and no faults are present. Green Steady The drive is running and no faults are present. Updating, An inhibit condition exists, the drive cannot be started. Check parameter drive stopped 214 [Start Inhibits].

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting - Abbreviated Fault And Alarm Listing

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Troubleshooting – Abbreviated Fault and Alarm Listing For a complete listing of faults and alarms, refer to the PowerFlex 70 User Manual, publication 20A-UM001. Abbreviated Fault Table Fault Description Action ➊ Auxiliary Input Auxiliary input interlock is open.
  • Page 46 20A-UM001. To correct: Verify/reprogram the parameters that reference an analog input Reprogram [Digital In3] to another function or “Unused.” (1) See PowerFlex 70 User Manual, publication 20A-UM001, for a description of alarm types. Rockwell Automation Publication 20A-IN009F-EN-P - April 2018...

  • Page 47: Common Symptoms And Corrective Actions

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Common Symptoms and Corrective Actions Drive Does Not Start From Start or Run Inputs Wired to the Terminal Block Cause Indication Corrective Action Clear fault. • Press Stop Updating red status Drive is Faulted •...

  • Page 48: Manually Clearing Faults

    PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Motor and/or Drive does Not Accelerate to Commanded Speed Cause Indication Corrective Action Acceleration time is excessive. None Reprogram [Accel Time x]. Excess load or short acceleration times Check [Drive Status 2], bit 10 to see if the drive is in Current Limit.
  • Page 49 PowerFlex 70 Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 20A-IN009F-EN-P - April 2018...
  • Page 50 Rockwell Automation maintains current product environmental information on its website at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/rockwellautomation/about-us/sustainability-ethics/product-environmental-compliance.page. Allen-Bradley, DPI, PowerFlex, Rockwell Automation, Rockwell Software, SCANPort, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.

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