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IP-16-14-01 Standard LV Variable Frequency Drives
IP-16-14-01 Standard LV Variable Frequency Drives
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PRACTICE
(This practice is appropriate for attachment to Inquiry or Purchase Document) Rev. 0 June 1997
SCOPE
I 1.1 This practice covers Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) made to a Manufacturer’s standard design. This
type VFD is a complete, stand-alone converter equipment, fully specified in a printed catalog or data sheet
which is current at the date of this Inquiry, and capable of speed and torque control of a three-phase
squirrel-cage induction motor.
I 1.2 Thermal capabilities, voltage, insulation and all other design aspects of the VFD, motor and cabling system
shall be compatible.
I 1.3 Standard VFDs are supplied directly, without transformer, from a low voltage power bus supply with a
maximum voltage rating of 690 V rms a-c.
I 1.4 The contents of this practice are arranged as follows:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCOPE................................................................................................................................. 1
SUMMARY OF ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS...............................................................1
DOCUMENTATION.............................................................................................................1
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................2
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS...................................................................................3
ALARMS.............................................................................................................................. 4
TESTING.............................................................................................................................. 4
SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR STANDARD LV VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES.......6
I 1.5 An asterisk () indicates that a decision or approval by the purchaser is required or that additional
information is to be furnished by the purchaser.
I 1.6 The following references are synonymous: BP and IP.
PRACTICES
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2.2 The following standards shall be used with this practice when specified by the purchaser.
STANDARDS
DOCUMENTATION
I 3.1 Catalog data for VFD and motor shall provided with all proposals , along with a copy of the standard
instructions for safe installations, commissioning, operation, and maintenance for the VFD(s) offered.
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3.2 VFD data specified in Table 1, shall be furnished by the vendor with all proposals. Additionally, all other
drawings and documentation specified herein shall be supplied with the proposal.
I 3.3 Vendor shall provide documentation showing that the equipment meets the approval requirements
of the local authority. Approval requirements may include labeling, listing, or certification by a nationally-
recognized testing organization acceptable to the local authority.
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3.4 When motor is included, the vendor shall supply documentation to confirm motor compliance with
applicable national and local authority requirements for hazardous areas. If this is not available, suitable
factory heat run tests shall be carried out and documented as required by the authority.
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
MECHANICAL
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4.1 Unless otherwise specified, the VFD will be located indoors in an unclassified area with ambient
temperature range of 50-104F (10-40C) and below 3200 ft (1000 m) elevation. The VFD shall have a
minimum ingress protection of NEMA12 or IP21.
I 4.2 The vendor shall provide drawings to show the minimum spacing around the VFD essential to maintain
proper ventilation and cooling, whether mounted alone in an enclosure, or as part of a multiple VFD
installation within the same enclosure.
ELECTRICAL
R 4.3 The VFD shall be capable of withstanding the thermal and mechanical forces resulting from a short
circuit.
O * 4.4 Vendor’s equipment shall comply with installation and electrical interlocking details shown on the one-
line diagram, when supplied by the purchaser.
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4.5 Vendor’s equipment supply shall include the following when needed to meet the requirements of this
practice:
a. Output line reactors or other equipment required to ensure the motor and cable insulation systems
are suitable for reliable operation with the VFD drive technology employed and comply with EMC
emissions requirements.
b. Input filters and reactors
I 4.6 Vendor shall provide electrical details on the VFD(s) offered including:
a. Output waveform from the VFD imposed on the motor and cable, including the maximum voltage
rate of rise and peak values, and output carrier frequencies for various load conditions.
b. Physical sizes, installation requirements and electrical connections of any reactor or filter
equipment that cannot be supplied within the VFD cubicle.
c. Maximum size of input fuse rating and type.
CONTROL
O,M 4.7 Minimum controls shall be provided at the VFD control panel, and also be available as external hard-
wired control circuit inputs as follows:
a. Run, forward and reverse.
b. Stop.
c. Speed reference. A smooth bump-less transfer shall be provided between the local and remote
speed reference/control signals. The local speed reference shall override external signals.
d. Reset for any alarm or trip condition.
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4.8 Other control features that can be offered for the proposed VFD shall be listed, including:
a. Hard-wired outputs for monitoring circuits
b. Local or hard-wired remote indications.
O,M 4.9 The following minimum information applicable to the VFD shall be displayed at the VFD control panel:
a. “Local” or “Remote” selected
b. VFD ready to start
c. VFD running
d. Alarm
e. VFD tripped
f. Output frequency
g. Output current
R 4.10 Indication lamps and displays shall be long life LED type.
O 4.11 Input speed reference signal shall be configurable for isolated signals for both 4-20 mA and 0 to +10 V.
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4.12 Vendor shall provide control details including:
a. Microprocessor scan time, and response times for analog, digital and serial communications
signals.
b. Interface and protocol data for serial communications.
LABELS
S 4.13 Warning labels shall advise the proximity of live components and discharge times of power capacitors.
I 4.14 One rating plate shall be fitted to each VFD.
M,O 4.15 Labeling shall clearly identify all: terminals, removable links, fuses, fans, control and indication devices,
and internal wiring.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL
R 5.1 VFD shall be capable of 5 years run length between shutdowns.
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5.2 Vendor shall select the motor frame size, design and number of poles to meet the rated load and
application requirements specified in Table 1. Use of external motor fan(s) shall be approved by the
Owner’s Engineer.
PROTECTION
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5.14 VFD input protection shall include incoming fuse and voltage protection features as required for overload,
short circuit and ground fault, voltage transients, and be consistent with the power supply short circuit level.
O,R 5.15 Motor protection against overload, stall, locked rotor, single-phasing, phase and ground fault, and internal
motor fault shall be provided by trip features in the VFD.
O,R 5.16 Relays which trip the VFD for fault conditions shall have a manually-reset lockout feature. The trip
information shall be memorized and this memory will not be lost if the drive is isolated or deenergized.
R 5.17 Overvoltage protection devices for VFD power circuits, auxiliary power circuits, motor and motor cable
shall be provided.
S 5.18 Overspeed protection shall immediately shut down the VFD if the frequency exceeds 105% of input
set point or exceeds a preset maximum speed limit. Response time of the protection system shall prevent
any damage to the driven equipment from overspeed.
R 5.19 Underspeed (stall) protection shall immediately shut down the VFD if the output frequency falls below
90% of minimum set point for 20 seconds.
O 5.20 One pair of fail-safe contacts (one open and one closed), that change state for conditions that could
lead to damage of the VFD or driven equipment, for use with external control or external trip circuits shall
be provided.
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5.21 Table 1 indicates if motor temperature protection is required and the type specified. Vendor shall advise if
protection is required by motor certification.
ALARMS
R 6.1 Any out-of-range and/or trip condition shall cause the VFD local control panel to display an alarm signal
and shall cause an alarm contact to open for use by an external alarm circuit.
O,M 6.2 Control logic shall permit interrogation to determine the cause of the alarm and distinguish between
mechanical and electrical type faults. The data shall not be lost if its drive is isolated or deenergized.
TESTING
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7.1 Standard factory tests shall be given to prove satisfactory operation. When specified, these tests shall
be witnessed.
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7.2 VFD input current harmonics, when specified, shall be measured at all operating conditions.
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7.3 Tests to prove satisfactory operation of the VFD and motor, if specified, may include an 8-hour heat
run test in the most onerous conditions, power factor measurements, demonstration of stable operation
when applying and removing load at all speeds and supply conditions, and ability to ride through or
reaccelerate following short power supply interruptions.
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7.4 If specified, vendor shall participate in a complete string test to be performed by others.
Revision Memo
12/90 Original Issue of Basic Practice
6/97 Revision 0 - Original Issue of International Practice
Purpose Codes added throughout. Complete Revision. This practice has been completely revised to cover
purchase of Standard LV VFDs.
TABLE 1
SPECIFICATION SHEET FOR STANDARD LV VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES
PURCHASER'S REQUIREMENTS
ONE-LINE DIAGRAM NO., IF PROVIDED: RATED MOTOR POWER (MAX SPEED): _____hp _____kW
VFD IDENTIFICATION: MOTOR POLES: __________POLES
DRIVEN EQUIPMENT ID: MOTOR CABLE LENGTH: __________FT __________m
RATED VOLTAGE: __________V 50 Hz 60 Hz DRIVEN EQUIPMENT: PUMP FAN CONST. TORQUE
SYSTEM SHORT CIRCUIT LEVEL: _______kA _______MVA LOAD TORQUE AT STARTING: __________% FULL LOAD
VFD INGRESS PROTECTION: NEMA ____ IP____ MOTOR CABLE CROSS SECTION: ______kCM ______mm2
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS CONTROL REQ’D: YES NO MOTOR AREA CLASSIF: ________Class ________Div.
PROTOCOL DESIRED: _______________________ ________GAS GROUP ________Zone ________T Class
MOTOR TEMPERATURE PROTECTION REQ’D: SYSTEM GROUNDING:
YES NO IF YES: TYPE ____________ SOLID HIGH RESISTANCE OTHER _____________
MOTOR SPEED RANGE REQ’D: _____MIN _____MAX RPM FACTORY TESTING: VENDOR STD HEAT RUN WITNESS
PURCHASER’S COMMENTS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS