GE AF-650 GP Programming Manual page 9

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Power Factor
The power factor is the relation between I
1
The power factor for 3-phase control:
The power factor indicates to which extent the frequency converter imposes
a load on the mains supply.
The lower the power factor, the higher the I
In addition, a high power factor indicates that the different harmonic currents are low.
The frequency converters' built-in DC link reactor produce a high power factor, which minimizes the imposed load on the mains supply.
1.1.5 Safety Precautions
The voltage of the frequency converter is dangerous whenever connected to mains. Incorrect installation of the motor, frequency converter
or network may cause damage to the equipment, serious personal injury or death. Consequently, the instructions in this manual, as well as
national and local rules and safety regulations, must be complied with.
Safety Regulations
1.
The mains supply to the frequency converter must be disconnected whenever repair work is to be carried out. Check that the mains supply has been
disconnected and that the necessary time has elapsed before removing motor and mains supply plugs.
2.
The [OFF] button on the Keypad of the frequency converter does not disconnect the mains supply and consequently it must not be used as a safety
switch.
3.
The equipment must be properly earthed, the user must be protected against supply voltage and the motor must be protected against overload in
accordance with applicable national and local regulations.
4.
The earth leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA.
5.
Protection against motor overload is not included in the factory setting. If this function is desired, set par. F-10 Electronic Overload to data value Elec.
OL trip 1 [4] or data value Elec. OL warning 1 [3].
6.
Do not remove the plugs for the motor and mains supply while the frequency converter is connected to mains. Check that the mains supply has been
disconnected and that the necessary time has elapsed before removing motor and mains plugs.
7.
Please note that the frequency converter has more voltage sources than L1, L2 and L3, when load sharing (linking of DC intermediate circuit) or external
24 V DC are installed. Check that all voltage sources have been disconnected and that the necessary time has elapsed before commencing repair work.
Warning against unintended start
1.
The motor can be brought to a stop by means of digital commands, bus commands, references or a local stop, while the frequency converter is connected
to mains. If personal safety considerations (e.g. risk of personal injury caused by contact with moving machine parts following an unintentional start)
make it necessary to ensure that no unintended start occurs, these stop functions are not sufficient. In such cases the mains supply must be disconnected
or the Safe Stop function must be activated.
2.
The motor may start while setting the parameters. If this means that personal safety may be compromised (e.g. personal injury caused by contact with
moving machine parts), motor starting must be prevented, for instance by use of the Safe Stop function or secure disconnection of the motor connection.
3.
A motor that has been stopped with the mains supply connected, may start if faults occur in the electronics of the frequency converter, through temporary
overload or if a fault in the power supply grid or motor connection is remedied. If unintended start must be prevented for personal safety reasons (e.g.
risk of injury caused by contact with moving machine parts), the normal stop functions of the frequency converter are not sufficient. In such cases the
mains supply must be disconnected or the Safe Stop function must be activated.
NB!
When using the Safe Stop function, always follow the instructions in the Safe Stop section of the AF-650 GP Design Guide.
4.
Control signals from, or internally within, the frequency converter may in rare cases be activated in error, be delayed or fail to occur entirely. When used
in situations where safety is critical, e.g. when controlling the electromagnetic brake function of a hoist application, these control signals must not be
relied on exclusively.
8
and I
.
1
RMS
for the same kW performance.
RMS
x U x I
cos
3
1
Power factor
=
x U x I RMS
3
I
I
x cos
1
ϕ1
1
since cos
=
=
I RMS
I RMS
2 +
2 +
2 + .. +
I RMS
I
I
I
=
1
5
7
AF-650 GP Programming Guide
ϕ
ϕ1 = 1
2
I n

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