Schneider Electric 58 TRX User Manual

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Class 8839 58M Enclosed AC Drives
Application Information
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09/2003
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Collectively, all facility loads and the building 
electrical distribution network determines the 
harmonic levels at the user & electric utility 
interface.  Commonly misapplied, the Electrical 
Power Research Institute (EPRI) recognizes the 
'Point of Common Coupling' or PCC as the 
interface between user and electric utility (energy 
meter) in the electrical distribution network.  This 
position will also be supported in the forthcoming 
Application Guide (P519A) being prepared by the 
Harmonics Working Group of IEEE.  Square D 
Company will typically provide 'drive isolation 
transformers' or 'line reactors' as the most cost 
effective method of harmonic abatement.
For specifications that are regulated by utilities 
to the IEEE 519 guidelines, there are alternate 
methods of harmonic abatement. Consult product 
support or customer service for enclosed drives 
for configurations and pricing. 
Input Currents Ratings 
(with and without Line Reactor)
Square D publishes input currents based on 
distribution system impedance at various 
available fault current ratings.  Our literature 
reflects multiple input current ratings based on 
available fault currents
• 5,000 AIC (1–50 hp) or
10,000 AIC (60–200 hp) or
18,000 AIC (250–400 hp)
and
• 22,000 AIC
and
• 65,000 AIC
and
• 100,000 AIC
More common, line reactors are provided with the 
majority of AC Drives today.  The reasons 
proliferate from abnormal line conditions, IEEE 
519 guidelines, to power quality concerns.  Line 
reactors provide the most cost effective option to 
minimize harmonic currents reflected back into 
the distribution system.  The use of line reactance 
ahead of the AC drive will function best to:
1. Reduce line current harmonic injection into 
the primary source, limiting the input ‘rms’ 
currents to less than or equal to motor full load 
amps.
2. Reduce the available feeder short circuit 
capacity.
3. Meet specified line impedance requirements.
5 KAIC, 10 KAIC, 22 KAIC, and 65 KAIC short 
circuit current rating up to 100 hp, and 65 
KAIC and 100 KAIC short circuit current rating 
for 125–500 hp. By listing the alternate input 
currents when using a series line reactor, the 
user could benefit in savings reflected in 
conductor and disconnect selection, as 
required by the National Electric Code.
Drive Isolation Transformer
Drive Isolation transformers are designed for 
maximum benefit when applied to an AC drive. In 
addition to the functional comparison of a line 
reactor, drive isolation transformers are normally 
used for one of the following reasons over a 
standard line reactor:
1. Match system voltage to drive rating.
2. Meet local or plant codes that require 
isolation.
3. Capable of correcting line voltage unbalance 
conditions commonly seen with open delta 
and corner grounded delta distribution 
systems.
4. Provides continuity of service for nuisance 
grounding.
5. Reduces drive induced currents in supply 
feeder ground and limit ground fault currents.
6. Isolate the electrical common mode noise 
generated in solid state controllers from the 
distribution system.
The Class 8839 58M Enclosed AC drives have a 
high fault withstand capability (up to 65,000 A or 
100,000 A depending upon configuration). For 
these reasons, Square D does not suggest the 
use of a drive isolation transformer for isolation 
purposes unless the system requires one or more 
of the six functions listed above.
Speed Range & Regulation
The Class 8839 58M Enclosed AC drives will 
operate within the range of 0.1 to 60 Hz 
(configurable up to 500 Hz). Please note, if 
operating motors above base speed, the motor 
manufacturer must approve operation for the 
specified speed range. 
Speed regulation is determined by one of several 
modes of configuration. Most AC drives utilize the 
volts/hertz mode where speed regulation is 
determined by the motor slip, typically 3% or less. 
The Class 8839 58M Enclosed AC drive utilizes 
sensorless flux vector mode (SLFV) as standard 
with 1% speed regulation; with optional 
tachometer can be improved to 0.5%.