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Installation and Wiring

Chapter 2 provides the information needed to properly install and wire the AC drive. Make sure that
the AC drive is wired according to the instructions contained in this chapter. The instructions should be
read and understood before the actual installation begins.

Installation Requirements
Wiring
Basic Wiring Diagram

Installation Requirements
Install the AC drive vertically to provide proper ventilation. Adequate space is required between
the drive and a wall or other equipment. The figure below shows the minimum space needed. All
enclosures must provide adequate ventilation and the internal ambient temperature must be kept
at 40C or below.

5 inches
(120mm) AIR
OR MORE

2 inches 2 inches
(50mm) (50mm)
OR MORE OR MORE

5 inches
(120mm)
OR MORE

! Caution: The AC drive should be installed in an environment that is:

protected from rain or moisture;
protected from direct sunlight;
protected from corrosive gases or liquids;
free from airborne dust or metallic particles;
free from vibration;
free from magnetic noise
temperature: -10C to +40C; R.H.: 0% to 90%; air pressure: 86kPa to 106 kPa
Violating the conditions listed above may void the warranty!

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 Wiring
Main Circuit Wiring

(1) Power terminal block designations

Power input and output may be connected via a nine or ten position terminal block. The
pin assignments are as follows:

Model Power terminal pin assignments

VFD007A21A
VFD007A23A R S T U V W B1 B2
VFD015A21A
VFD015A23A
VFD007A43A Earth
VFD015A43B Ground
Braking
Resistor
AWG: 22-16 AC Input Line
Torque: 10kgf-cm Terminals Motor
Connection

VFD022A21A
VFD022A23A
VFD037A23A U V W R S T B1 B2
VFD022A43A
VFD037A43A
Earth
Ground
AC Input Line Braking
AWG:18-10 Terminals Resistor
Torque: 16kgf-cm Motor
Connection

VFD055A23B
VFD075A23B
VFD055A43B
VFD075A43B R S T U V W N P/B1 B2

Earth
AWG: 14-8 Ground
Torque: 20kgf-cm AC Input Line Braking
Terminals Resistor
Motor
Connection

VFD110A23A
VFD150A23A
VFD185A23A
VFD220A23A
VFD110A43A R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 +1 +2 N(-) U/T1 V/T2 W/T3
VFD150A43A
VFD185A43A
VFD220A43A Earth
Ground
AWG:10-2 AC Input Line Motor
Torque: 52kgf-cm Terminals Connection
Braking
Unit

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 For VFD-A Series 15-30HP (VFD110A23A/43A, VFD150A23A/43A, VFD185A23A/43A,
VFD220A23A/43A), the ring terminals below are suggested to be used when proceeding
with main circuit wiring:

Vendor AWG Vendor Part NO.

Moles 2 (Red) G-975-14
4 (Yellow) F-966-14
6 (Blue) E-957-14
8 (Red) D-950-14
AMP : ECBT 2 320383
4 33469

(2) Power block terminal designations

Terminals Description
R, S, T AC input line terminals
U, V, W Motor connection
P/B1, B2 Connection for the regenerative resistor (option)
P/B1, N Connection for the braking unit
Ground (connect appropriate ground wire to avoid electrical shock
and noise interference)

(3) Terminal dimensions

VFD007A21AVFD007A23A VFD022A21AVFD022A23A VFD055A23BVFD075A23B

Model VFD015A21AVFD015A23A VFD037A23A VFD055A43BVFD075A43B

VFD007A43AVFD015A43B VFD022A43AVFD037A43A

Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal Terminal

diameter width diameter width diameter width
Spec. M3 7 mm M3.5 8 mm M4 10 mm
VFD110A23AVFD110A43A

Model VFD150A23AVFD150A43A
VFD185A23AVFD185A43A
VFD220A23AVFD220A43A

Terminal Terminal Terminal

diameter width
Spec. M6 18.5mm

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(4) ! Attention:

The user must provide a circuit breaker or disconnect switch and fuses in accordance
with all applicable electrical codes.

Make sure that the leads are connected correctly and the AC drive is properly
grounded. (Ground leads should be at least the same size wire as the input leads R, S,
and T.)

Use ground leads that comply with AWG standards. Make the length of these ground
leads as short as possible.

Should several AC drive units be installed side by side, all the units should be
grounded directly to the ground poles. Do not form a loop with the ground leads.

Make sure that the power source supplies the correct voltage and is capable of
supplying the required current to the AC drive. Refer to specification for Rated AC
Input Power. Motor Voltage should match the line voltage.

When power is applied to the AC drive, the DC bus charge indicator LED will be on.

For single phase applications, the AC input line can be connected to any two of the
three input terminals R, S, T. A single phase VFD-A drive can be powered from three
phase as well as single phase.
Note: This drive is not intended for use with single-phase motors.

When the AC drive output terminals U, V, and W are connected to the motor terminals
U, V, and W, respectively, the motor will rotate counter-clockwise (viewed from the
shaft of the motor as shown below) if a forward operation command is entered (FWD
lamp is ON).

Forward
running

To reverse the direction of rotation, interchange any two connections of the three
motor leads.

The control lines and power lines (R,S,T;U,V,W;P,N,B1,B2) should be separated and
avoid parallel wiring lest it should generate noise and cause mis-operation.

! Caution: Do not attach or remove wiring or connectors when power is applied to the
AC drive. Do not monitor the signals at any point on the circuit board while the AC
drive is in operation.

! Caution: Do not connect the AC input to any of the U, V, W terminals, as this will
damage the AC drive.

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 Control Circuit Wiring

(1) Control terminal block designations

The control leads must be routed separately from the power supply and motor leads.
They must not be fed through the same cable conduit.

Terminal Symbol

220V/440V Class 15HP (AWG: 28 14; Torque:4 kgf-cm)

RA RB RC +10V AVI ACI AFM ACM MO1 MO2 MCM +EV
MI1 MI2 MI3 FWD REV RST EF TRG DCM DFM SG+ SG- DCM

220V/440V Class 7.530HP (AWG: 24 12; Torque:4 kgf-cm)

RA RB RC MI1 MI2 MI3 REV FWD RST EF TRG DFM DCM MO1 MO2 MCM +10V AVI ACI AFM XX ACM SG+ SG

(2) Control terminal block descriptions

Close Contacts Terminals Use Function

between Terminals
RA - RC Multi-function indication output Refer to Chapter 5, Pr.57
contact
RB - RC Multi-function indication output
contact
MI1 - DCM Multi-function input 1
MI2 - DCM Multi-function input 2 Refer to Chapter 5, Pr.39, 40, 41
MI3 - DCM Multi-function input 3
REV - DCM Reverse / Stop Openstop, Close Reverse
FWD - DCM Forward / Stop Openstop, Close Forward
RST - DCM Reset Close Reset
EF - DCM External fault Close External fault
DFM - DCM Digital frequency meter Digital frequency output (0, +10 V)
TRG - DCM Counter trigger input OpenClose:(counter value)+1
MO1 - MCM Multi-function PHC output 1 Refer to Pr.45, 46
MO2 - MCM Multi-function PHC output 2 (open collector output)
+10V - ACM Power supply for speed setting +10 V (20 mA max. output current)
AVI - ACM Analog voltage input 0 10 V (Max. output freq.) input
ACI - ACM Analog current input 4 20 mA (Max. output freq.) input
AFM - ACM Analog frequency/current 0 10 V (Max. output freq.) output
meter
SG+ - SG- Serial communication interface RS-485 serial port
+EV - DCM Auxiliary control power source DC 20V ~ 24V (50mA Max.)

Note: Use twisted-shielded or twisted-pair shielded-lead wires for the control signal. It is
recommended to run signal wiring in a separate steel conduit. The shield wire should only be
connected at the drive.

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Basic Wiring Diagram
Braking resistior(option)

Use a disconnect
N P/B1 B2
and fuse
R Motor
Power source 3 phase R U
200-240V or S
380-480V S VFD-A V IM
50/60Hz T
T W
Grounding

DC 20V ~ 24V ( 50mA Max. ) +EV

1
Multi-function input 1 MI1
1 AFM
Multi-function input 2
MI2
1
Multi-function input 3
MI3
2 ACM
REV/STOP(REV/STOP) 6
REV
Analog frequency/current meter
2
FWD/STOP(RUN/STOP)
FWD
RA
Reset RST
RB 7 AC 250V 2A below
External fault EF
Multi-function indication
output contact DC 30V 2A below
3 RC
Counter trigger input
TRG
4

}
Digital frequency meter DFM MO1

Digital signal common Multi-function PHC output 1

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DCM
MO2 8 48V 50mA below

Frequency setting
5
3 +10V 0V
} Multi-function PHC output 2
48V 50mA below
0- +10V
1K - 5K AVI MCM
2
1
Current input ACI Signal +
4 - 20ma SG
Signal - PC
SG
Analog signal common ACM 9
RS-485 Serial interface

AC Motor Drive
Notes A:
1 Refer to Pr.39, 40, 41 on page 35.

2 Refer to Pr.38 on page 34.

3 Refer to Pr.45, 46 on page 38 and Pr.63, 64, 66 on pages 45 and 46.

4
Refer to Pr.43 on page 36.
5
Refer to Pr.00 on page 21, Pr.48, 49 on page 39.
6
Refer to Pr.42, 44 on pages 36 and 37.
7
Refer to Pr.57 on page 42.
8
Refer to Pr.45, 46 on page 38.
9
Refer to Pr.00, 01 on page 21 and Pr.77, 78 on page 50.

Notes B:
1. indicates shielded leads and twisted-pair shielded leads.

2. Terminal symbols : shows main circuit; shows control circuit;

Wiring diagram and programming for the RC-01 external control.

8 6 5 4 16 15 14 13 11 Program Parameters

AFM AVI DCM FWD MI1

Pr. 00 =d0001 Pr. 01 = d0001 or d0002
or
ACM +10V RST REV MI2 Pr. 38 = d0001 Pr. 39, Pr. 40 or Pr. 41 =d0003
or
MI3 Note: Pr. 41 Pr. 40 Pr. 39

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