Siemens A1 User Manual

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Selecting a Drive 
MICROMASTER  Applications Handbook 
13 
Torque
Speed ( X 50/60)
0
0.5
1.0
1.2
1.5
Possible limited
operation due to
motor cooling
Short term overload capability
(60 seconds)
Continuous operating area
100%
150%
 
Figure 3-4 
Operating Capabilities of Motor/Inverter Combinations 
High speed operation of standard motors is usually limited to twice the normal 
operating speed (i.e. up to 6000 or 7200 rpm) of a two-pole motor because of 
bearing limitations.  However, because the flux level will reduce above base speed 
(because the output voltage is limited to approximately the input voltage) the 
maximum torque will also fall in inverse proportion to the speed above base speed. 
However, if a motor is connected as a low voltage motor (delta) and operated on a 
higher voltage inverter, full torque may be obtained up to 1.7 times base frequency 
if the inverter is correctly set up.  The correct voltage/frequency curve may be 
defined by setting the appropriate motor voltage (e.g. 400 V) and frequency 
(87 Hz). 
3.4 Load 
Considerations 
The inverter and motor requirements are determined by the speed range and 
torque requirements of the load.  The relationship between Speed and Torque is 
different for different loads.  Many loads can be considered to be Constant Torque 
loads.  That is, the torque remains the same over the operating speed range. 
Typical constant torque loads are conveyors, compressors and positive 
displacement pumps.  See Figure 3-5 
Torque
Speed
Extruder, Mixer
Pump, Fan
Conveyor, Compressor