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FRECON
PFI-M 110, 150, 220, 300, 400, 550, 750, 1100

PROGRAMMABLE SPEED DRIVES

FOR
STANDARD AC INDUCTION MOTORS
110 – 1100 kW

(STANDARD VERSION)

INSTALLATION AND USER MANUAL

FRECON, spol. s r.o. Hodkovická 115, 142 00 Praha 4, CZECH REPUBLIC

tel.: +420 (0) 2 471 32 44, 471 32 45 fax: +420 (0) 2 472 10 52 http://www.frecon.cz E-mail: info@frecon.cz
Dear user,

This manual has been designed to provide you with all the information you need to
install and use your FRECON SPEED DRIVE. Feel free to contact us for any further
information you may require concerning special applications beyond the scope of
this manual.
Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference

Frecon

TESTED
Committed to quality, Frecon individually test each FRECON SPEED DRIVE to ensure reliable
performance for the user. All units have passed FRECON´S quality control standards and conform
within tolerance to the enclosed specifications.

ENTIRE CONTENS COPYRIGHT FRECON s.r.o. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE or IN PARTS WITHOUT
PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED. FRECON PFI-M IS a PRODUCT OF FRECON.

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 1. Introduction
• Small, light-weight and compact, full programmable speed drive
• IGBT output bridge for high speed switching and low power consumption
• Motor speed continuous - controlled from 0Hz to 325Hz
• Logic and analogue inputs and outputs
• FRECON MINITERMINAL - control pod: combines keypad and display, operational functions of
the drive can be changed from the keypad.
• FRECON TELECONTROL: remote control and indication unit
• External braking resistor
• External RFI filter

2. General characteristics
Type: PFI-M: 110 150 220 300 400 550 750 1100
Nominal motor rating (kW) 1,1 1,5 2,2 3,0 4,0 5,5 7,5 11
Input:
Voltage 3 x 380÷440V ± 10%
Nominal current (A) 3,5 4,5 6,6 8,0 11,0 14,0 18,5 28,0
Frequency 47 ÷ 63 Hz
Output:
Voltage 3 x 0 ÷ input voltage
Frequency 0 ÷ 325Hz
Apparent power (kVA) 1,9 2,6 3,9 4,8 6,6 8,3 11,1 16,6
Overload 150%, 1 min.
Nominal current (A) 2,8 3,8 5,6 7,0 9,5 12,0 16,0 24,0
Modulation PWM - 5÷9kHz
V / f - characteristic adjustable
Protections: overvoltage, low voltage, overcuuent, I x t, short-circuit (phase-phase, phase-earth), overheat
Environmental conditions:
0 ÷ 40 C
0
Ambient temperature
Ambient humidity max. 90% (non condensing)
Enclosure IP 00 or IP 20
Design criteria:
Safety EN 61 010-1 / 95
Electromagnetic compatibility - emission: EN 50 081-1,2 EN 55 011 / A1,B1
- immunity: EN 50 082-1,2
(with external RFI filter)
Dimensions: height x width x depth (mm) 295 x 222 x 238 346 x 222 x 238
Weight: (kg) 9,1 12,7 13,5

3. Description

identification plate

status LED indication

- power
FRECON MINITERMINAL - failure
connector - overcurrent
- run
- reverse
- brake
- remote control

control and power cable

connection cover panel
bushings

earth terminal
ventilation slots (top/bottom)

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4. Mechanical installation
4.1. Location
The installation must be located in a place free from dust; corrosive vapours; gases and all liquids.
Care must also be taken to avoid condensation of vaporised liquids, including atmospheric moisture.

4.2. IP rating - IP 20 or IP 00 (e.g. location in a switchboard )

4.3. Mounting
• The unit must be mounted vertically, and sufficient clearance must be allowed around the unit to allow
adequate flow of cooling air over the fins of the heat sink. A minimum of 50 mm is required above and
below the unit, and some clear space should also be allowed at the sides and front.
• Location within the cubicle (e.g. switchboard) without any ventilation of the air inside :
Heat can escape only by conduction through the skin of the cubicle, which is cooled by radiation to
the external air.
A minimum distance from the enclosure boundaries : 50 mm
Heat dissipation power : approx. 4% of the real output power.

5. Electrical installation
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
DANGER: The voltages present in the supply cables, the output cables and terminals, the control
power supply wiring and in certain internal parts of the drive are capable of causing severe electric
shock and may be lethal !
WARNING: Whenever the drive has been energised; it must be isolated before work may continue.
A period of five minutes must elapse after isolation to allow the internal capacitors to discharge
fully. Until the discharge period has passed dangerous voltages may be present within the drive.
Persons supervising and performing electrical installation must be suitably qualified and
competent in these duties, and should be given the opportunity to study this manual before work is
started.

5.1. Power connections

CHECK THAT
• the unit is disconnected from the input power before
making connections to the terminals - AC input power
circuit breaker, installed upstream on the low voltage
switchboard, is in "off" position

5.1.1. Connection procedure

• FOR PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY, EARTH
WIRES SHOULD ALWAYS BE CONNECTED FIRST !
• remove the connection cover panel that is secured with FIG. 1
screws
• connection cables should enter at the bottom
• connect the 3 PHASE mains supply to the terminals X1, X2, X3.
• connect the motor terminals to the U, V, W terminals of the drive
• refit the connection cover panel
The layout of the power terminals and connections is shown in FIG. 1.

Never connect the mains supply to output terminals (U; V; W)!

5.1.2. Recommended protection devices installed upstream of the drive

Drive model PFI-M 110 150 220 300 400 550 750 1100
fuse ratings* 10A 16A 20A 25A 32A
* The use of slow protection devices (curve C) is recommended because a current surge may appear at power on.
Cabling should conform to local codes of practice and regulations.

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5.1.3. Motor connection
• No protection devices between the drive and the motor are recommended. The power
connections from the drive output to the motor may be switched, for isolation purposes; but not
for control purposes.
• Connection between the drive and the motor as short as possible are recommended to prevent
emissions from the motor cable.
If it is not possible, screened or armoured cable may be used . The screen or armour should be
connected in the same way as for standard cable (to both the motor earth terminal and the drive
earth terminal).
• Installations with long cable runs to the motor (i.e. above approx. 30 m), may need the addition of
motor line chokes to prevent nuisance tripping of the drive caused by capacitative leakage
effects.

5.2. Motor speed

• Standard squirrel-cage ac induction motors are designed as single speed machines. If it is
intended to use the capability of the drive to run the motor at speeds above its designed
maximum, it is strongly recommended that the motor manufacturer is consulted first.
• The principal risks due to overspeeding are the destruction of the rotor by centrifugal force, or of
the bearings by vibration or heat.
• Low speed is liable to result in overheating of the motor because the effectiveness of the internal
cooling fan reduces in proportion to the square of the reduction of speed. Motors should be
equipped with thermistor protection, and if full benefit of the use of low speeds is to be gained
from a variable speed drive it may be necessary to arrange additional cooling for the motor.

5.3. Control connections

5.3.1. Connection procedure

• remove the connection cover panel that is
secured with screws
• for control connections use cable of 0,5 mm2
screened
• connection cable should enter at bottom
• connect screen to earth at the drive only
• connect control cable to terminals
(connections are shown in FIG. 2)
• refit the connection cover panel

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* preset speeds
(frequencies)
FIG. 2
NOTE : Always segregate control and power cabling !

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5.3.2. Control inputs and outputs specification
Complete isolation between control and power electronic circuits.
• Analogue inputs
- speed control
current input : 0 ÷ 20 mA
100 Ω input impedance
voltage input : 0 ÷ +10 V
100 kΩ input impedance
potentiometer : 10kΩ ± 20 %; 0,25W
• Logic inputs
- forward run/stop : contact or "open collector"
- reverse : contact or "open collector"
- preset speed selection: contact or "open collector" (by combination of 3 preset speed
inputs up to 7 preset speeds can be selected)
- brake: contact or "open collector"
- emergency stop/reset: contact or "open collector"

NOTE: max. operating current: 5mA

max. voltage loss (closed contact): 3V

• Analogue outputs
- output frequency monitoring
voltage output: (0 ÷ + 10V) corresponds with output frequency range (0 ÷ FMAX); IMAX = 5mA
- load (torque) monitoring
voltage output: (-10 ÷ + 10V) corresponds with a torque range - (-150 ÷ + 150 %);
IMAX = 5mA
NOTE: negative values correspond with a braking mode.

• Logic outputs
- drive status : volt-free change-over relay contact (250 V AC; 8 A)
- output frequency detection: 2x volt-free change-over relay contacts (250 V AC; 8 A)

6. Drive status indication

6.1. On the front panel of the drive

• LED "POWER" (red) : input voltage is present, all internal voltage levels are correct
• LED "FAILURE" (red) : internal or external trip (e.g. overvoltage, overcurrent, short-circuit ...)
the drive is shut off (disconnected from the load)
• LED "OVERCURRENT (red) : speed drive output current overload
(I = 1,5 In; speed drive will be disconnected from the load within 60 sec.)
• LED "RUN" : operation by run command from control terminals or control pod FRECON
MINITERMINAL or remote control unit FRECON TELECONTROL.
• LED "REVERSE" : operation by reverse command from control terminals or control pod
FRECON MINITERMINAL or remote control unit FRECON TELECONTROL.
• LED "BRAKE" : braking mode by brake command
• LED "REMOTE CONTROL" : remote control by command from control terminals or remote
control unit FRECON TELECONTROL.

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6.2. Remote indication
• Volt-free change-over relays contacts
Control terminals:

Relay energised when

1 - normally closed
2 - common
3 - normally open
: drive healthy
] Relay de-energized

Relay de - energised when : power off or drive tripped (disconnected from the load)
Control terminals : 4 - normally closed

Relay energised when

5 - common
6 - normally open ] Relay de-energized

: output frequency is higher than the frequency detection level 1

Control terminals :

Relay energised when

7 - normally closed
8 - common
9 - normally open ] Relay de-energized

: output frequency is higher than the frequency detection level 2

NOTE : The frequency detection levels can be set by parameters FLIM 1 and FLIM 2
(refer to chapter 9.1.)

7. Operating procedures
CHECK THAT :
* The motor rating is compatible with the drive rating
* AC input power circuit breaker of the correct rating is installed upstream on the low voltage
switch - board (refer to chapter 5.1.2.)
* the drive is firmly attached in an upright position and is properly ventilated

7.1. Procedure I - remote (external) control, without using MINITERMINAL (control pod)
and TELECONTROL (remote control unit)
• connect the control cable to terminal board (shown in FIG. 2)
• put the AC input power circuit breaker in "ON" position - the red "POWER" light goes on.
In the event of a fault, the red "FAILURE" light goes on.

7.1.1. Speed (output frequency) control

• by a potentiometer : terminals 13, 14, 15 (FIG. 2)
or
• by an analogue input voltage signal : terminals 13, 15 (FIG. 2)
or
• by an analogue input current signal : terminals 13, 16 (FIG. 2)
NOTE : the relationship between the analog input (potentiometer/voltage/current) and
the frequency reference can be set by parameters FMIN; FMAX (refer to chapter 9.1.)
or
• by using combination of 3 preset speed (frequency) inputs (control terminals F0; F1; F2) up to 7
preset speeds can be set.
F0 F1 F2 output frequency
continuous control by an
L L L analogue signal
H L L f1
L H L f2
H H L f3
L L H f4
H L H f5 NOTE: L - open
L H H f6 H - closed
H H H f7

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7.1.2. "FORWARD RUN/STOP"
• Forward run is activated when the contact between terminals 18 - 25 (FIG. 2) is closed.
Motor will start and run up to the required speed (frequency) by set accel time

• Stop is activated when the contact between terminals 18 - 25 is open

The motor will ramp by set decel time or coast to a stop (free run down).

ACCEL (DECEL) Time can be set by parameters RTUP (RTDN)

STOPPING MODE can be set by parameter CSTOP
(refer to chapter 9.1.)

NOTE : ACCEL Time - set the time needed for output frequency to reach FMAX from FMIN
DECEL Time - set the time needed for output frequency to reach FMIN from FMAX
FMAX - required output frequency (100% an analogue input signal)
FMIN - required output frequency (0% an analogue input signal).

7.1.3. " REVERSE "

• Reverse run is activated when the contacts between terminals 19 - 25 (FIG. 2) and terminals
18 - 25 (FIG. 2) are closed simultaneously.

Running motor - motor will ramp by set decel time to a stop and then will run up by set accel time
in a reverse direction to the required speed
Motor is stopped - motor will start and run up by set accel time in a reverse direction to the
required speed.

7.1.4. " BRAKE "

• Braking mode is activated when the contact between terminals 20 - 25 (FIG. 2) is closed.
(in case of running motor only)

Motor will brake to a stop by set time.

Time to a stop can be set by parameter BRAMP.
(refer to chapter 9.1.)

In the moment of reaching zero frequency the motor is supplied by direct voltage in a value given
by UBR parameter. In a motor this voltage will induce a stationary magnetic field which causes
braking and keeps the motor at rest position by force proportional to activated UBR value.

7.1.5. Emergency STOP/RESET - " TRIP/RTR "

Emergency STOP ("TRIP") or RESET ("RTR") is activated when the contact between terminals
21 -25 (FIG. 2) is closed.
Emergency STOP ("TRIP"): speed drive‘s output is shut off, motor coasts to a stop.
To renew the speed drive function (ready-to-start) is necessary to switch off the speed drive
power supply for a short time.
RESET ("RTR"): Reset of the speed drive function (ready-to-start) when failure is removed,
without switching off the speed drive power supply.

NOTE: One of the above functions can be selected by parameter CRTR (refer to chapter 9.1.)

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7.2. Procedure II - remote (external) control by using TELECONTROL - remote control unit
(accessory)
• connect the screened control cable to the terminal boards at the drive and the TELECONTROL
(shown in FIG. 3)

FIG. 3

• put the AC input power circuit breaker in "on" position - the red "Power" light goes on.
In the event of a fault; the red "FAILURE" light goes on.

7.2.1. Speed control

• potentiometer
function (refer to chapter 7.1.1.)

7.2.2. " FORWARD RUN/STOP "

• change-over switch
function (refer to chapter 7.1.2.)

7.2.3. " REVERSE "

• change - over switch
function (refer to chapter 7.1.3.)

7.2.4. Speed drive status indication

• LED " FAILURE " (red) : internal or external trip; speed drive is shut off (disconnected from the
load)

7.3. Procedure III - local control by using MINITERMINAL (control pod)

• connect the control pod to speed drive´s protective cover directly through the CANNON nine-pin
connector, located at the rear wall of control pod or through a shielded extension cable of a
maximum length is supplied by the manufacturer as an accessory.
• put the AC input power circuit breaker in "ON" position - the red "POWER" light goes on.
In the event of a fault; the red "FAILURE" light goes on.
• to select local (keypad) control press the key (LOC/REM) on the control pod.
The red "LOC" light on the control pod goes on.
• operational functions of the speed drive and motor can be controlled and all parameter values
can be changed from the keypad (refer to chapter 9.1. and user manual for the
MINITERMINAL/PFI-M)

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8. Output frequency, load (torque) and motor temperature monitoring

8.1. Output frequency monitoring

voltage output: (0 ÷ 10V) corresponds with a output frequency range (0 ÷ FMAX)
control terminals: 10, 13 (shown in FIG. 2)
IMAX = 5mA

8.2. Load (torque) monitoring

voltage output: (-10 ÷ + 10V) corresponds with a torque range (-150% ÷ +150%)
control terminals: 17, 13 (shown in FIG. 2)
IMAX = 5mA

NOTE: negative values correspond with a braking mode.

8.3. Motor temperature monitoring

To monitor of motor temperature it is possible to connect heat senzor (e.g. thermistor)
to the control terminals 11, 12 (shown in FIG. 2) with temperature conversion (0 ÷ 1600C)
to current (0 ÷ 20mA)

9. ACCESSORIES
9.1. FRECON MINITERMINAL (control pod)

Combines keypad and display functions :

• local /remote control selection
• local control (forward/reverse run; stop; output frequency control
resolution : 0,01 Hz)
• drive parameter values adjustment and display (LCD screen)
• user sets programming possibility (i.e. storing all functional
parameters into EEPROM memory for later automatic or manual
restore)
• required and actual output frequency load and motor temperature
monitoring (LED screen)
• operational status LED indication
• fault codes display
• MOUNTING : on the front panel of the speed drive or externally
anywhere convenient at a distance permitted by a maximum
shielded cable length of 6 m from the drive to the pod.
• Displayed values and adjustable drive parameters.

Parameters are split into groups according to functions. First group includes information data and the
following include a list of function parameters divided into dynamic parameters, limit parameters,
parameters of U/f curve, preset frequencies, switching frequency and configuration parameters, then at
the end of the table auxiliary set number parameter for work with parameter „user sets“.

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 Designation Range Set 0 Unit Function
FOUT 0 . . . FMAX - Hz output frequency
FSETPT 0 . . . FMAX - Hz required output freq.
LOAD -185 . . . +185 - % load
(-750 . . .+750)
°
TEMP 0 . . .160 - C motor temperature
RTUP 0.07. . . 3600 3.0 s accel time
RTDN 0.07. . . 3600 3.0 s decel time
BRAMP 0.07. . . 3600 1. 0 s decel time (brake)
FMIN 0.00. . . 325 0 . 00 Hz frequency bottom limit
FMAX 0.00. . . 325 60 . 00 Hz frequency upper limit
FLIM1 0.00. . . 325 2 . 00 Hz frequency detection level 1
FLIM2 0.00. . . 325 50 . 00 Hz frequency detection level 2
LOADNOM 24. . . 100 100 % rated motor load
FBASE 20. . . 325 50 Hz base frequency
UO 0.0. . . 25.5 2.5 % increase of voltage during
U1 0.0. . . 25.5 2.5 % low frequencies
UBR 0.0. . . 25.5 6.0 % brake DC voltage
FSELECT 0. . . 7 0 - preset frequency selection
F1 0.00. . . . 325 0 . 00 Hz f1
F2 0.00. . . . 325 5 . 00 Hz f2
F3 0.00. . . . 325 10 . 00 Hz f3
F4 0.00. . . . 325 20 . 00 Hz f4
F5 0.00. . . . 325 30 . 00 Hz f5
F6 0.00. . . . 325 40 . 00 Hz f6
F7 0.00. . . . 325 50 . 00 Hz f7
FSWITCH 5. . . . 9 5.6 kHz switching frequency
CSTOP 0/1 0 - stopping mode selection
CTEMP 0/1 0 - motor temper. monitoring
CRTR 0/1 0 - function RTR selection
CAREM 0/1 0 - autoremote
SADN 0, 1, 2, - - parameter set number

For detailed information: refer to user manual for the MINITERMINAL.

9.2. FRECON TELECONTROL - remote control unit

• Functions:
- fault LED indication
- speed control : potentiometer
- run/stop : change-over switch
- forward/reverse : change-over switch
• Dimensions : 110 x 80 x 55 mm (h x w x d)
• Mounting: externally anywhere convenient at a distance permitted
by a maximum screened cable length of 50 m from the drive to the
TELECONTROL.

9.3. Braking resistor

A decelerating AC motor regenerates energy into the inverter drive.
This energy can only be dissipated within the drive, it cannot be returned to the AC supply by the
FRECON unit. If the regenerated power is less than approx. 4% of rated drive power, the braking
unit is not necessary
to use

• Connection: power terminals -B; +B (shown in FIG. 1)

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9.4. External RFI filter
To conform to EMC standards, external RFI - filter is necessary to use.
RFI - filter is located in the separate cubicle with enclosure IP20.

Dimensions
• EMC emission according to EN50081-2; EN55011/A1
PFI-M110÷400: - enclosure IP00: 150 x 103 x 55 mm (h x w x d)
- enclosure IP44: 162 x 120 x 72 mm (h x w x d)
PFI-M550÷1100: - enclosure IP20: 150 x 103 x 55 mm (h x w x d)

• EMC emission according to EN50081-1; EN55011/B1

PFI-M110÷400: - enclosure IP00: 104 x 69 x 68 mm (h x w x d)
- enclosure IP44: 170 x 145 x 85 mm (h x w x d)
PFI-M550÷1100: - enclosure IP20: 220 x 103 x 59 mm (h x w x d)

9.4.1. Installation
To install the filter, follow the instructions in FIG.4
Keep cables as short as possible

FIG. 4

The filter cubicle is necessary to install near of the drive.

NOTE: Connections must be made with the short length of screened cables. If these cables are altered
in any way the filter will operate, but compliance with any emission standard is no longer assured.

Input cable into the filter (filtered cable) and no control circuit should be run parallel to an unscreened
motor cable or unfiltered supply cable with a spacing less than 0,3 m and over a distance exceeding 1m.

9.5 Motor line choke

9.6. Analogue current outputs

• output frequency monitoring
• load (torque) monitoring

9.7. Interface: RS 485/422/232

9.8. User friendly possibility of speed drive control by only one analogue signal 0-10V (signal
level under 0,5V - speed drive is switched off; signal level 0,5V - speed drive is switched
on => no logic signal start / stop is necessary)
Free of charge - necessary to specify in order!

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