ALSPA MV3000

Drive Range

Software Technical Manual

Firmware Specific Addendum

Publication No. T2023EN

Rev. 0001 (02/04)
 ALSPA MV3000
Drive Range

Software Technical Manual

Firmware Specific Addendum

Publication No. T2023EN

Rev. 0001 (02/04)
 ALSPA MV3000

Acknowledgements

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CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS EDITION

This Edition Rev. 0001 (02/04) Original Issue based on firmware changes from
V10.00 to V11.01

Publication No. T2023EN Rev. 0001 (02/04)

ALSPA MV3000 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION Page

1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................1-1
2. Firmware V11.01.............................................................................................................2-1
2.1 VVVF Mode of Operation........................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 VVVF Synchrostart ............................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1.1 Changes to Menu 4 - Start and Stop Control ................................................................2-1
2.1.1.2 Synchrostart Power Factor Control ................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 VVVF - Motor Stability ......................................................................................................2-2
2.1.2.1 Changes to Menu 3 - Frequency Control Settings..........................................................2-2
2.2 Vector Control Without Encoder ..............................................................................................2-3
2.2.1.1 Additions to Menu 12 - Motor Advanced Settings (Vector Only) .....................................2-3
2.2.1.2 Changes to Menu 12 - Motor Advanced Settings (Vector Only)......................................2-3
2.3 Vector Control With or Without Encoder ..................................................................................2-4
2.3.1.1 Additions to Menu 12 - Motor Advanced Settings (Vector Only) .....................................2-4
2.4 Additional Monitoring Parameters for all Modes of Operation .................................................2-4
2.4.1.1 Additions to Menu 11 - Advanced Drive Monitoring ......................................................2-4
2.5 Miscellaneous Changes ..........................................................................................................2-5
2.5.1.1 Changes to Menu 35 - Miscellaneous Features Settings.................................................2-5
2.5.1.2 Changes to Menu 61 - CDC CANPort and Menu 65 - CANPort 2 .................................2-5
2.6 Errata in T1679 Rev 0004 (10/03) ..........................................................................................2-5

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
This manual is associated with the ALSPA MV3000 Software Technical Manual
(T1679) and contains supplementary information relevant to the ALSPA MV3000
range of AC drives that is currently not present in that manual.
In general the information contained here is firmware specific showing changes and
additions to the ALSPA MV3000 AC Drive firmware since the last issue of T1679 -
Rev 0004 10/03 - which is consistent with V10.00 Firmware. So such the information
will be organised as being specific to a firmware version. At present this manual
covers the changes from V10.00 to V11.01 Firmware versions.
This manual and the ALSPA MV3000 Software Technical Manual (T1679) should be
regarded as part of the ALSPA MV3000 AC Drive unit. It should be retained for the
life of the drive and passed on to any subsequent owner or user.

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2. Firmware V11.01
2.1 VVVF Mode of Operation
A number of the changes are concerned with VVVF Mode of operation only.

2.1.1 VVVF Synchrostart

Improvements have been made to the drive's synchrostart (starting onto a spinning
motor without speed measurement) function.
Note: The modifications do not apply to Vector Control without Encoder.
The improvements are to change the volts recovery rate for 1.25kHz operation by a
factor of 2 and to make the synchrostart function's power factor PI controller gains
available for user setting and, to this end, the following new parameters have been
added to Menu 4 - 'Start and Stop Control':

2.1.1.1 Changes to Menu 4 - Start and Stop Control

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P4.22 Synchrostart Power 0.10 -1.00 to +1.00 E 1
Factor Demand
P4.23 Synchrostart Power 5 0 to 1000 E 1
Factor Kp Gain
P4.24 Synchrostart Power 50 0 to +1000 E 1
Factor Ki Gain

2.1.1.2 Synchrostart Power Factor Control

During the final phase of the VVVF synchrostarting algorithm, the drive returns to its
V/F setpoint, whilst adjusting the output frequency, by controlling power factor. This is
done so that, as the voltage is re-established, regeneration should not take place,
and prevent the drive from tripping on overvoltage. Under some circumstances, it
may be necessary to adjust the parameters involved in this power factor control.

P4.22 - Synchrostart Power Factor Demand

Allowed values:
-1.00 to +1.00
The default value of 0.10 indicates a slightly motoring power factor condition.

P4.23 - Synchrostart Power Factor Kp

Allowed values:
0 to 1000
This is the proportional gain for the power factor controller.

P4.24 - Synchrostart Power Factor Ki

Allowed values:

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0 to 1000
This is the integral gain for the power factor controller.

2.1.2 VVVF - Motor Stability

Under conditions of light load some induction motors may be prone to instability.
This is seen as uneven motor speed and current and may cause the drive to trip
(probably on over-volts).
Motor instability can be made worse by having incorrect flux (defined by the motor
base frequency and base voltage ) on the motor. Firstly, check that P2.00 and P2.01
are set correctly. Additionally, motor instability is often worse at higher switching
frequencies. If it is possible, reduce the drive's switching frequency -parameter
P35.00.
To avoid the occurrence of motor instability, the drive continually executes a
stabilising function. In most cases the default settings (revised in this issue of firmware
- see table below) of this function will be adequate to prevent an occurrence of motor
instability. If the motor is particularly prone to instability or the duty/load is very light
it may be necessary to increase the amount of stabilisation.
To change the motor stabilisation adjust parameters P3.16 and P3.17 as follows:
1. Increase the Stability Gain (P3.16) in small increments until the motor runs
smoothly.
If the motor fails to stabilise and the gain becomes too high (which will
introduce other modes of instability) then set P3.16 back to the default value
(4.000 Hz/(%/scan)).
2. Reduce the stability time constant (P3.17) by 10% at a time and then adjust
the Stability Gain (P3.16) through its range until stability is achieved.

P3.16 - Stability Gain

Allowed values:
0.000 Hz/(%/scan) to 8.000 Hz/(%/scan)

P3.17 - Stability Time Constant

Allowed values:
0 scans to 2000 scans
Another factor in motor stability is the source of the drive's current feedback for
power bridge compensation, for more details refer to parameter P3.29 - 'Feedback
Compensation' in T1679.

2.1.2.1 Changes to Menu 3 - Frequency Control Settings

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P3.16 Stability Gain 4.000Hz/ 0.000 to 8.000Hz/(%scan) E 1
(%scan)
P3.17 Stability Time Constant 15 scans 0 to 2000 scans E 1 1 scan = 5ms

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2.2 Vector Control Without Encoder

New parameters for Vector control without Encoder only have been added to Menu
12 -'Advanced Drive Monitoring'.

2.2.1.1 Additions to Menu 12 - Motor Advanced Settings (Vector Only)

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P12.31 Flux Controller Output 0.00% -15.00% to +15.00% R 2c
P12.40 Current Control Ki 100% 0% to 500% E 2c
Factor
P12.43 Xcouple TC Factor 100% 0 to 1000% E 2c
P12.44 Xcouple Gain Factor 100% 1 to 1000% E 2c

P12.31 - Flux Controller Output

This parameter shows the output of the flux controller. The output of the flux
controller is added to the magnetising current demand to ensure that the flux
demand (as monitored in parameter P12.26) is achieved.

P12.43 - Cross Coupler Time Constant Factor

Included for advanced system personnel only. It is recommended that this parameter
is left unchanged at default unless specific problems are encountered.
The cross coupler time constant is calculated by the drive from appropriate input
parameters and calibration run data. It has been found that a combination of long
motor cables and high efficiency motors that this time constant can become too low,
resulting in the drive tripping due to Current Control Failures (Trip Code 58). The
parameter allows this time constant to be adjusted and the drive stabilised. For
details of how and under what circumstances please contact ALSTOM.

P12.44 - Cross Coupler Gain Factor

Included for advanced system personnel only it is recommended that this parameter
is left unchanged at default unless specific problems are encountered.
The cross coupler time constant is calculated by the drive from appropriate input
parameters and calibration run data, however on certain applications it may be
necessary to adjust this gain. For details of how and under what circumstances that
adjustment may be required please contact ALSTOM.

2.2.1.2 Changes to Menu 12 - Motor Advanced Settings (Vector Only)

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P12.40 Current Control Ki 100% 0% to 500% E 2c
Factor

P12.40 - Current Control Integral Gain Factor

The default value of this parameter has been changed from 10% to be 100%.

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2.3 Vector Control With or Without Encoder

The following addition applies to both forms of Vector Control, i.e. Vector Control
WITH Encoder or Vector Control WITHOUT Encoder.

2.3.1.1 Additions to Menu 12 - Motor Advanced Settings (Vector Only)

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P12.45 Rs Gain Factor 100% 10% to 200% E 2

P12.45 - Rs Gain Factor

Included for advanced system personnel only it is recommended that this parameter
is left unchanged at default unless specific problems are encountered.
The use of this parameter is to scale the value of parameter P12.11 - ''Stator
Resistance' within the encoderless vector control algorithm, however a change to the
default value will also be effective in vector control with encoder. Its effect is as
follows

Vector Control With Encoder

When P12.45 ≠ 100% the value of the stator resistance used by the drive is
Stator resistance = P12.11 x P12.45

Vector Control Without Encoder

When P12.45 = 100% the Rs Tracker can be enabled (see 6.12.10 - Enable Rs
Tracker in T1679)
When P12.45 ≠ 100% the Rs Tracker cannot be enabled and the value of the
stator resistance used by the drive is
Stator resistance = P12.11 x P12.45
For details of how and under what circumstances to change the default value please
contact ALSTOM.

2.4 Additional Monitoring Parameters for all Modes of Operation

2.4.1.1 Additions to Menu 11 - Advanced Drive Monitoring

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P11.51 Encoder Speed VVVF 0.00 -300.00% to +300.00% R 0-4
P11.52 Modulation Depth 0.00% 0.00% to 107% R 0-4

P11.51 - Encoder Speed (VVVF)

VVVF Mode of Operation

The parameter reads encoder speed feedback when operating in VVVF with all
ALSPA MV3000 DELTA Controller types, i.e. MVC3001-4001 and MVC3001-4002. It
also applies to all ALSPA MV3000 MicroCubicle™ Drives.

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Vector Control Modes of Operation

The parameter reads encoder speed feedback when operating in Vector Control with
ALSPA MV3000 DELTA Controller type MVC3001-4002 only and ALSPA MV3000
MicroCubicle™ Drives fitted with controller type 20X4311 issue E or later

P11.52 - Modulation Depth

The parameter shows the modulation depth at which the drive is running and is
useful for checking that the drive is operating correctly.
Drive AC Output Voltage ≈ Vdc x Modulation Depth
√2

2.5 Miscellaneous Changes

2.5.1.1 Changes to Menu 35 - Miscellaneous Features Settings

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P35.18 Action on Sharing 1 0 = No Action L,N,E 0-4 Applies to multiple
Error Detection 1 = Warning DELTA systems only.
2 = Trip

P35.18 - 'Action on Sharing Error Detection'

The default for this parameter has changed from 0 - 'No Action' to 1 - 'Warning'
A warning or trip may indicate an equipment or cabling problem. Check the cabling
between the DELTA modules and the motor, check the output of DELTA modules for
current imbalance between phases and modules.

2.5.1.2 Changes to Menu 61 - CDC CANPort and Menu 65 - CANPort 2

Par Function Default Range Attrib Mode Comments

No. No.
P61.13 Freeze/Fallback on 1 0 = Freeze E,L,S 0-4
Loss of CAN 1 = Fallback

P65.13 Freeze/Fallback on 1 0 = Freeze E,L,S 0-4

Loss of CAN 1 = Fallback

P61.13 & P65.13 - 'Freeze/Fallback on Loss of CAN

The default for these parameters has changed from 0 - 'Freeze' to 1 - 'Fallback'
Note: For full details of these parameters refer to ALSPA MV3000 CANopen Fieldbus Facility
Technical Manual T2013 and ALSPA MV3000 2nd CANPort CANopen & DeviceNet Fieldbus
Facility Technical Manual T1968

2.6 Errata in T1679 Rev 0004 (10/03)

There is an error in the commisioning procedure for a machine bridge.
Pages 12-15 and 12-20 refer to the setting of P12.02 - 'Nominal Mains Supply Volts'
as being

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Set to SFE DC Link reference

√2
This should be
Set to SFE DC Link reference
1.35

Note: It is only necessary to change the above parameter as per the formula if the machine
bridge is part of an AEM drive. If the drive is a standard 6 or 12 pulse unit then P12.02
should be set to nominal mains voltage.

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