INVENTIO AG Technical Catalog

Variodyn Harmonization
CH–6052 Hergiswil
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Contents: Page

1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Basic Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1.1 Variodyn Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1.2 Elevator Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Reference Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3 Scope of Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 New Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1.1 Geared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1.2 Gearless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Modernization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2.1 AM-Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 FM/VM-Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4 Regulations, Standards and Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

4.1 Regulations, Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2 Quality Assurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5 Product Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Product Designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2 Product Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

6 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1 Function overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
any way nor used for manufacturing nor communicated
This design and information is our intellectual property.
It must without our written consent neither be copied in

6.1.1 Frequency Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.1.2 Recuperation into the Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.1.3 Load Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR Functional Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2.1 Input Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2.2 Rectifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
to third parties.

6.2.3 DC–Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2.4 Braking Chopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Authorization: Processed Reviewed Released

Organizational unit: R&D–SQ R&D–CD R&D–CD
Name: R. Zurbrügg D. Michelotti F. Heldstab
Form. PS–TW 107E94

Date: 99–02–09 99–02–19 99–02–19

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6.2.5 Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2.6 Output circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2.7 Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2.8 Control and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2.9 Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2.10 Matching Transformer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2.11 Failure Current Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

6.3 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6.3.1 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR with MICONIC TX–GC Control . . . . 18
6.3.2 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6.4 Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.4.1 Layout VF30BR (N.I.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.4.2 Layout VF50/85BR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6.5 System Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

6.5.1 New Installation VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.5.2 Modernization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

6.6 Installation Rules for Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.6.1 Minimum Distances to the Machine Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6.7 Layout Limiting Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6.7.1 External Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.7.2 Motor Cable (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.7.3 Distance to Increment Pulse Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
any way nor used for manufacturing nor communicated

6.7.4 Installation Rules for Elevator Controller Cabinet

This design and information is our intellectual property.
It must without our written consent neither be copied in

and VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6.7.5 Installation in Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.7.6 Incoming Supply Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

7 Replaced Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
to third parties.

8 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

9 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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1 General

1.1 Basic Description

1.1.1 Variodyn Converter
The Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR is member of the Schindler Variodyn frequency converter series.
The Variodyn Converters supplies asynchronous motors with variable frequency and variable three–phase
voltage. They associate the positive properties of the three–phase AC drive (suitability for heavy duty, free-
dom from maintenance) with those of the direct–current drive (high regulation dynamics, low energy con-
sumption), thus having a positive effect on the following properties during elevator operation:
D Full and precise control of velocity and motor torque from zero to full speed
D Landing accuracy
D Ride comfort
D Energy consumption.

The following features are also to be mentioned:

– Low mains feedback
– Low starting current/rated current ratio at mains
– Application of the latest integrated power module technology with IGBTs
(SkiiP = SEMIKRON Intelligent Integrated Power)
– Controlled torque at zero speed to compensate load
– Short–circuit–proof power electronics
– High control quality by a digital field–oriented vector regulation
– Diagnostic possibilities (SMLCD, CADI)
1.1.2 Elevator Control
In it’s basic version the VF30BR, VF50BR and VF85BR will be combined with the TX–GC elevator control
through a serial communication link. These combination is intended for NEW INSTALLATIONS.
With a modular interface set the converters can be used for virtually every kind of elevator control, which is
of particular importance for MODERNIZATION. Commissioning is simplified by means of self learning func-
any way nor used for manufacturing nor communicated
This design and information is our intellectual property.
It must without our written consent neither be copied in

tions.
to third parties.

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1.2 System Overview

Elevator Control Variodyn Converter

N. I. 2)
Feedback of: speed
TX–GC
3 phase mains
AC power

MOD
Feedback of:
Control has Interface
24V .. 230V Interface module current
PVEC &
PIOVECL
PITCM
MOD 1)

Control has Trip

Drive command Power module Motor
control
24V Interface 3) module
module

PTCM

Trip Control for Drive Control for Converter

MOD (Option)
Feedback of: shaft information
Car

Fig. 1 System Overview

1. Motor contactors are outside the Variodyn Converter, if the trip control module PTCM is used
2. Optional: operation without motortacho possible in a restricted operating range
3. According to DYNATRON–S type interface standard
Two main building blocks of the VVVF converter are the Drive Command Module (basically the drive regula-
tion) and the Power Module (basically the energy conversion module). This design is used for the entire
range of Variodyn converters thereby being a unified solution for low, mid and high rise drives.
any way nor used for manufacturing nor communicated
This design and information is our intellectual property.
It must without our written consent neither be copied in

Interfaces are provided for different elevator controls:

Serial interface: The Drive Command Module has a serial interface for direct connec–tion to TX–GC
Schindler elevator control.
24V–interface (PTCM): With a build in trip control module a parallel interface (24V DC) is provided
with the well established Dynatron S type interface standard (1). The converter can be used with every
elevator control supporting this interface. No additional shaft information is required.
Wide range interface (PITCM and relay block): This universal interface module (24V...230V AC/DC)
to third parties.

adapts the 24V–interface to virtually every elevator control (1). An additional shaft information is usu-
ally required.

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2 Reference Documents
[1] TK Installation VF30BR/VF50BR/VF85BR K 603 506
[2] TK Maintenance VF30BR/VF50BR/VF85BR K 603 507
[3] TK Commissioning VF30BR/VF50BR/VF85BR K 603 492
[4] TK Diagnostics VF30BR/VF50BR/VF85BR K 603 493
[5] Drive calculation program VFG K 605 012
[6] Increment Pulse Generator IG 2000 K 602 727
[7] IG Mouting Set W53–W60 / W163–W250 and other K 603 378
[8] TK Commissioning and Installation VF30BR/VF50BR/VF85BR with PTCM K 603426

3 Scope of Application
Each installation must be calculated by using the official calculation computer program (5) or official convert-
er/drive duty tables with the specific installation data. Use of the drive calculation program is the most flexible
and most precise way to consider specific installation data and to avoid ”type jumps” (gears, hoisting motors,
frequency converters).

3.1 New Installation

The VF30BR, VF50BR and VF85BR are released for New Installations with the following components:

Elevator Control: – MICONIC TX–GC

Gears: – Planetary Gears (P420, P450)

– Worm Gears (W140, W140N, W140NE, W163, W250)
– Gearless 1)

Motors: – VM, FMP

– FM 355 1), FM280 1)

Encoder: – IG 2000
VM–Motors
– IG 2048
FMP–Motors
– IG xxx 1)
FM 355
– IG xxx 1)
FM 280

1) will be released later

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The frequency converters are intended for the following main application areas:

3.1.1 Geared

Planetary Gears; KZU=1

Comp HQ AK VKN
chain m m/s2 m/s
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 80 0.8 2.50 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4B
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P450 P450
VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 63 0.8 2.00 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P450
VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.75 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P450
VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.60 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P450
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
x 32 0.6 1.00 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4B
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P450 P450
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR
– 20 0.4 0.63 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4B
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P420 P450

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 1 Typical Application Range (Planetary Gear; KZU=1)

Planetary Gears; KZU=2

Comp HQ AK VKN
chain m m/s2 m/s
VF85BR VF85BR
x 80 0.8 2.50 FMP160-4A FMP160-4B
P450 P450
VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 63 0.8 2.00 FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4C
P420 P420 P450
VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.75 FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P20 P450
VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.60 FMP160-4A FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P420 P420
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 32 0.6 1.00 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P420 P420 P420 P450
VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
– 20 0.4 0.63 FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4K FMP160-4A FMP160-4A
P420 P420 P420 P420 P420

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 2 Typical Application Range (Planetary Gear; KZU=2)

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Worm Gears; KZU=1

Comp HQ AK VKN
chain m m/s2 m/s
VF30BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 80 0.8 2.50
W163 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 63 0.8 2.00
W163 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.75
W163 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.60
W140NE W140NE W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR
x 32 0.6 1.00
W140N W140N W163 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR
– 20 0.4 0.63 (o. Komp)
W140N W140N W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 3 Typical Application Range (Worm Gear; KZU=1)

Worm Gears; KZU=2

Comp HQ AK VKN
chain m m/s2 m/s
VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 80 0.8 2.50
W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 63 0.8 2.00
W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.75
W163 W163 W163 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.60
W163 W163 W163 W163 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 32 0.6 1.00
W140N W140N W140N W140N W140NE W140NE W163 W250 W250 W250 W250
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR
– 20 0.4 0.63 (o. Komp) (o. Komp)
W140N W140N W140N W140N W140N W250 W250 W250 W250 W250 W250

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 4 Typical Application Range (Worm Gear; KZU=2)

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3.1.2 Gearless

Gearless; KZU=2; Light Cars Version

Comp HQ AK VKN
chain m m/s2 m/s
VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 125 1.0 4.00 FM280 FM280 FM280
48/79 54/97 63/118
VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 125 1.0 3.56 FM280 FM280 FM280
48/79 54/97 63/118
VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 100 0.9 3.15 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM355
42/66 48/80 56/79 66/119 71/29
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 80 0.9 2.50 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM355
35/53 39/63 45/76 54/95 58/102
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 80 0.8 2.50 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM355
35/50 39/60 45/73 54/95 58/97
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
x 63 0.8 2.00 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280
29/42 33/50 38/61 46/75 49/81
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.75 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280
29/40 33/48 38/58 46/70 49/76
VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR
x 50 0.7 1.60 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280 FM280
24/32 27/39 31/47 37/57 40/62

x 32 0.6 1.00

– 20 0.4 0.63

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 900 1200 1500 1900 2100

Tab. 5 Typical Application Range (Gearless; KZU=2)

3.2 Modernization
The VF30BR, VF50BR and VF85BR are released for Modernization with the following components:

Elevator Control: – SX/MOD and LX/MOD via parallel 24V–interface (PTCM)

– Other elevator controls supporting the parallel PTCM
24V–interface (e.g. MIC–B/Dyn–S, MIC–E/Dyn–S, non Schindler
controls)
– Other elevator controls via wide range interface from PTCM and
PITCM (e.g. MIC–B/C/E, relais controls)

Gears: – Worm Gears (W53–W60, W140, W163, W250)

Motors: – AM, FM, VM

Encoder: – no Tacho needed if VKN v 1.0 m/s and AM–motors

– IG 2000

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3.2.1 AM-Motors

Worm Gears; KZU=1

Ausgl. HQ AK VKN
Kette m m/s2 m/s

x 80 0.8 2.50

VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 63 0.8 2.00

VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 50 0.7 1.75

VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 50 0.7 1.60

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR

x 32 0.6 1.00

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR

– 20 0.4 0.63

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 6 Typical Application Range (Worm Gear; KZU=1)

Worm Gears; KZU=2

Ausgl. HQ AK VKN
Kette m m/s2 m/s

x 80 0.8 2.50

VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 63 0.8 2.00

VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 50 0.7 1.75

VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.60

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
x 32 0.6 1.00
no tacho no tacho no tacho
VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR
– 20 0.4 0.63
no tacho no tacho no tacho no tacho

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 7 Typical Application Range (Worm Gear; KZU=2)

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3.2.2 FM/VM-Motors

Worm Gears; KZU=1

Ausgl. HQ AK VKN
Kette m m/s2 m/s

x 80 0.8 2.50

VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 63 0.8 2.00

VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 50 0.7 1.75

VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 50 0.7 1.60

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR

x 32 0.6 1.00

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR

– 20 0.4 0.63

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 8 Typical Application Range (Worm Gear; KZU=1) only possible with tachometer

Worm Gears; KZU=2

Ausgl. HQ AK VKN
Kette m m/s2 m/s

x 80 0.8 2.50

VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 63 0.8 2.00

VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR

x 50 0.7 1.75

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR VF85BR
x 50 0.7 1.60

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR VF85BR
x 32 0.6 1.00

VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF30BR VF50BR VF50BR VF50BR
– 20 0.4 0.63

GQ [Kg] 500 630 800 1000 1250 1360 1600 1815 2000 2500 3200 4000
GK [Kg] 800 900 1200 1500 1900 2100 2400 2700 3000 3800 4800 6000

Tab. 9 Typical Application Range (Worm Gear; KZU=2) only possible with tachometer

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4 Regulations, Standards and Quality

4.1 Regulations, Standards

The Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR meets the following regulations:

Description Norm VF30/50/85BR

– Elevator technology EN 81 X
– Electrical equipment/control EN 60204 X
– Environment/climate
– Transport climate I IEC 68–2–1/2 X
– Transport climate II IEC 68–2–28 X
– Operating climate IEC 68–2–1/2 X
– Climate durability IEC 68–2–3 X
– Commutation breakdowns VDE 160 X
– Electromagnetic compatibility
– Emission
Product family standard prEN12015: 1995 X
Generic standard industrial EN50081–2: 1993 X
Generic standard residential EN50081–1: 199 X (only with FEMH)
– Immunity of Electrostatic dis-
charge
Product family standard prEN 12016: 1995 X
IEC 801–2: 1991 X
Generic standard industrial EN 50082–2: 1995 X
EN 61000–4–2: 1995 X
Generic standard residential EN 50082–1: 1992 X
IEC 801–2: 1984 X
– Immunity of Electromagnetic
fields
Product family standard prEN 12016: 1995 X
IEC 801–3: 1984 X
Generic standard industrial EN 50082–2: 1995 X
ENV 50140:1993 X
ENV 50204: 1995 X
Generic standard residential EN 50082–1: 1992 X
IEC 801–3: 1984 X
Walkie–Talkie BS5588, part 5, App. X
Natel C 960MHz (20V/m) X
Natel D 2000 Mhz (20V/m) X
– Immunity of Fast transients
(Burst)
Product family standard prEN 12016: 1995 X
IEC 801–4: 1988 X
Generic standard industrial EN 50082–2: 1995 X
EN 61000–4–4: 1988 X
Generic standard residential EN 50082–1: 1992 X
IEC 801–4: 1988 X
– Immunity to conducted interfer-
ences
Generic standard industrial EN 50082–2: 1995 X
ENV 50141: 1993 X
– Mains interruptions pr EN 50093 X

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4.2 Quality Assurance

Tests and certificates according to ON 0–11561, ON 0–093305, ON 0–093306

System function tests each cabinet tested in 100% before delivery

(computer test for each commission) J 236 795

In–circuit test for complex printed circuit boards

Run–in test for power module as high–stress component is performed at the

suppliers factory

Equipment reliability exchange intervals: w 10 years if nothing else specified

w 7 years for the ventilator modules
endurance test: 5.5 million cycles VF50/85BR
(corresponds to 10 years at
1500 cycles/day)
4.4 million cycles VF30BR
(corresponds to 10 years at
1200 cycles/day)

5 Product Structure

5.1 Product Designation

VF 30 BR
VF 50 BR
VF 85 BR
· VF Variodyn (Frequency Converter)
· 30 31 kVA (max. apparent converter power)
· 50 48 kVA (max. apparent converter power)
· 85 85 kVA (max. apparent converter power)
· BR with brake resistor (without regeneration)

5.2 Product Family

Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR belongs to the family of Schindler frequency–

converter drives. Like Variodyn VF120 / VF170 / VF280

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6 Product Description

6.1 Function Overview

6.1.1 Frequency Converter
Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR frequency converters supplies variable frequency and variable volt-
age to an asynchronous motor.
New Installations (TX–GC)
The drive controller (PIOVECL3 & PVEC) receives the speed reference value via an RS 485 interface from
the ELEVATOR CONTROL and the actual value from an incremental encoder. This is an IG2000 for geared
motors.
The signal representing the difference between the reference value and actual value is processed in the
speed regulator.

Modernization with PTCM / PITCM

The drive controller (PIOVECL3 & PVEC) receives the speed reference value via the PTCM / PITCM from
the ELEVATOR CONTROL and the actual value from an incremental encoder if the speed value is >1 m/s.
Furthermore, for current regulation, the motor currents of three phases are measured. From these input
quantities, the current reference values are calculated in the speed regulator by means of fieldoriented vector
regulation and are transmitted to a PWM regulator. This then generates the corresponding control signals
for the power transistors, so that the motor currents follow predetermined current reference values as closely
as possible. The signals are fed to the driver stage incorporated in the SKiiP1) module, which control the
IGBTs.

6.1.2 Recuperation into the Mains

There is no recuperation of energy into the supply mains. Brake energy is converted into heat by means of
a resistor.

6.1.3 Load Measurement

Medium travel comfort:
For a medium travel comfort no load measurement is needed.

Very good travel comfort:

The load measurement is used for various purposes in the lift controller. In order to provide a very good travel
comfort, the drive system also needs a load measurement.

1) This is an Intelligent Integrated Power Module

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Fig. 2 Variodyn VF30BR Functional Blocks (Example for Modernization)

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Fig. 3 Variodyn VF50/85BR Functional Blocks (Example for New Installation)

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6.2 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR Functional Blocks (see Fig. Fig. 2, Fig. 3)
The frequency converter VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR converts a three–phase supply with constant voltage
and frequency into a three–phase supply with variable voltage and frequency.
6.2.1 Input Circuit
The input circuit consists of the following elements: mains filter (FEN), charging resistor (WGR), charging
contactor (SGRW) and main’s contactor (SH). These switch the three–phase supply to the converter and
damp the high–frequency interference generated in the appliance.
The VF30BR uses instead of of the WGR and the SGRW a precharging function from Mini SkiiP8.
6.2.2 Rectifier
The uncontrolled rectifier (consisting of diodes) has the task of rectifying the three–phase main’s voltage and
using this to supply an intermediate direct–voltage circuit.
6.2.3 DC–Link
The intermediate direct–voltage circuit (DC–Link) smoothes the direct voltage (CKZ) and damps the mains–
current harmonics (LKZ).
Y–capacitors (CDCL) are between plus and minus to improve the EMC behavior.
6.2.4 Braking Chopper
The braking chopper limits the intermediate–circuit voltage when the elevator motor is operating as a genera-
tor and at the same time converts the energy occurring into heat by means of a forced–ventilated brake resis-
tor (WBR).
No energy is returned into the mains.
The IGBT and the correspondent free–wheeling diode for the braking chopper with the respective driver and
DC–link voltage regulator is integrated in the SKiiP module.
The braking–chopper device records the intermediate–circuit voltage and regulates it by controlling a transis-
tor according to the 2–point control method.
6.2.5 Inverter
The inverter breaks down the smoothed direct voltage into a three–phase system with variable voltage and
frequency by suitable switching of the IGBTs (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor). The IGBTs are designed
as a three–phase bridge (SkiiP mdule). The control signals, which are generated by the drive controller (PIO-
VECL3 & PVEC) are galvanically separated and amplified by the driver stages (within the SKiiP module). The
inverter protective functions (overcurrent, overvoltage, excess temperature, short–circuits) are monitored
and processed directly or indirectly by the PIOVECL3 & PVEC.
6.2.6 Output Circuit
Du/dt filter (FEMH) to limit voltage slewrate of the inverter output (Optional). Recommended for moderniza-
tion with old motors and for an excellent EMI behavior.
6.2.7 Regulation
The drive controller (PIOVECL3 & PVEC) receives the speed reference value from the drive interface subsys-
tem via an RS 485 interface. It receives the actual speed value from an incremental encoder, which is an
IG2000 for geared. The difference signal of the reference value and the actual value is processed in the speed
regulator.
The flux reference value is formed from the motor parameters and the intermediate–circuit voltage. The differ-
ence signal of the flux reference value and calculated actual flux value is processed in the flux regulator.
A current reference value is calculated by means of the output of the flux regulator and the speed regulator
and is transmitted to a current regulator witch generates a voltage reference. The pulse with modulation finally
generates the corresponding control signals for the six power transistors (IGBTs) so that the motor voltage
exactly follows the predetermined reference value.

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6.2.8 Control and Monitoring

The drive controller (PIOVECL3 & PVEC) controls the input contactors (SH, SGRW) and the fan. Moreover,
event and fault handling (earth short cut, inverter inhibit, etc.) are carried out and status messages indicated.
PSPS is the power supply for the printed circuit boards.
6.2.9 Auxiliary Devices
The auxiliary devices combine the voltage supplies for printed circuit boards, contactors and the fan.
6.2.10 Matching Transformer
For building voltages other than 460/480 VAC (N.A.) and (220)/(230)/380/400/415 VAC (EUR/AP) an external
Auto Transformer shall be used to step up or down the voltage to 480 VAC or 400/415 VAC. The building 3
phase voltage requirements are as follows:

Building Frequency
Voltage
208 VAC 60 Hz
220 VAC 50/60 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF30BR Umot=180 V
230 VAC 50/60 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF30BR Umot=180 V
380 VAC 50/60 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF30/50/85BR Umot=340 V
400 VAC 50 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF30/50/85BR Umot=340 V
415 VAC 50/60 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF30/50/85BR Umot=340 V
460 VAC 60 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF50/85BR Umot=414 V
480 VAC 60 Hz Without Auto Transformer for VF50/85BR Umot=414 V
550 VAC 60 Hz
575 VAC 60 Hz
600 VAC 60 Hz

The maximum tolerance is " 10% on the building input point.

In the machine room the maximum tolerance is – 15% to + 10%.
The matching transformer (TA) is always installed on the floor outside the cabinet.

6.2.11 Failure Current Switch

An external failure current switch (FI–switch) can be used with a threshold of w 300 mA.

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6.3 Technical Data

6.3.1 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR with MICONIC TX–GC Control

General Data
Nominal Speed VKN v 2.5 m/s (v 4 m/s Gearless)
Car load GQ according to VKN (see chapter 2)
Travelling height HQ according to drive calculation program [5]
Permissible motor power PMN according to drive calculation program [5]
Minimal floor distance 30 cm
Relevelling Yes
Stopping accuracy v 3 mm
Acceleration adjustable
Deceleration adjustable
Jerk adjustable, v 1 m/s3
Maximal vertical vibration in car v 20 mg
Maximal jerk in car < 2 m/s3
Direct landing Yes

To reach this values a suitable mechanical installation (gear, hoisting motor, ropes, car , shaft) is required.

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6.3.2 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR

Input Data Mains Supply Symbol Requirement1) Remark

Converter connection voltage UN 5) 9) VF30BR: Motor voltage:
3 x 220 V (–15%, +10%) 6) UC2N = 180 V
3 x 230 V (–15%, +10%) 6) UC2N = 180 V
otherwise with matching transformer
VF30/50/85BR: Motor voltage:
3 x 380 V (–15%, +10%) 6) UC2N = 340 V
3 x 400 V (–15%, +10%) 6) UC2N = 340 V
3 x 415 V (–15%, +10%) 6) UC2N = 340 V
otherwise with matching transformer
VF50/85BR: Motor voltage:
3 x 460 V (–15%, +10%) 7) UC2N = 414 V
3 x 480 V (–15%, +10%) 7) UC2N = 414 V
otherwise with matching transformer
Incoming supply line Type TN–C conductor 3 phases, neutral only used for
protective ground, neutral external control
Mains frequency FN 50 Hz (" 5%), 60 Hz (" 5%)
Power factor (displacement) COSFI w0.97 P1 / S1
Total power factor by IC2N KL w0.92 P/S
Starting current / nominal cur- v2
rent (mains) IC1M/IC1D
Total harmonic distortion THD VF30BR: v 40% for mains current 11)
VF50/85BR: v 35% for mains current 11)
5 Th. current harmonic I5 / I1 VF30BR: v 34% for mains current
VF50/85BR: v 30% for mains current
Recuperation none
Failure current switch threshold w 300 mA
Standby power 65 W after 1h without trip

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Converter Output Data Symbol Requirement1) Remark

Converter type VF 30BR 50BR 85BR
Apparent output power SUD 2) 8) 18 kVA 27 kVA 47 kVA 13)

Max. apparent output power SUN 3) 8) 31 kVA 48 kVA 85 kVA 13)

Output voltage range by IC2D UC2 7) 8) 3x0...200V UN = 230 V

3 x 0...340 V (VF30BR)
3x0...340V UN =
3 x 0...414 V 380/400/415V
UN =
460/480V
Maximum output voltage by UC2 8) 3 x 200 V UN = 220 V 6)
IC2M 3 x 340 V 3 x 340 V UN = 360 V 6)
3 x 414 V UN = 434 V 7)
Nominal motor voltage UM 180/340 V 340V 414V 340V 414V
Rated output current IC2D 5) 30A 45A 38A 80A 66A
Maximum output current IC2M 5) 53A 81A 67A 144A 119A during 3 sec.
Permissible output current IC2Z 5) 60A 106A 89A 188A 154A during 300
msec.
Output frequency range FC2 0...90 Hz
Output short circuit protection no converter damage Phase to
phase
Ground to
ground
Output voltage slewrate du/dt
8 kV/ms without du/dt Filter

1kV/ms with du/dt Filter
No–Load operation Yes (permitted) Without load
measurement
a high start-
ing jerk must
be accepted
Polarity reversal protection none

Converter Internal Data Symbol Requirement1) Remark

Converter type VF 30BR 50BR 85BR
Brake chopper rated power PC2D 4kW 12kW 20kW Const. speed
Temperature inside the drive 0 ...
60 oC Ambient
enclosure 24 h mean value 50 oC Temperature
for the Device
Pulse frequency rate FP
8 kHz Inverter
Maximum trips per hour ZKH 180 4) 240 4) 240 4)

Maximum trafel time TT 40 s 50 s 50 s

Duty cycle factor ED 40% 60% 60% Short trip
50% 60% 60% Long trip
Excess–temperature Protec-
tion:
– Brake resistor at 500 oC housing temperature
– Inverter heatsink at 80 oC
Regulation x x x Closed loop 12)
x Open loop

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Environmental Conditions Symbol Requirement1) Remark

Room temperature THR 0 ... 40 oC Air input tem-
0...45 oC (with 15% power derating) perature for
the heatsink
and the de-
sign cover
Relative air humidity v 95% (non condensing)
v 75% (year mean value)
storage temperature – 25 oC...+ 55 oC
Altitude of installation above v 2 000 m,
sealevel from 2 000 m to 4000 m with 2% power
reduction per 100m
Air quantity for cooling 340m3/h 1000m3/h 1000m3/h
Degree of protection IP21
Weight 22kg 80kg 90kg Without
cabinet
Weight with motor filter 28kg 90kg 100kg Without
cabinet
Dimensions N.I. cabinet W 1000mm *) with addi-
H 1800 / 1900*mm tional plinth
D 400mm
Dimensions MOD W 267mm 410mm 410mm
H 640mm 1500mm 1500mm
D 340mm 440mm 440mm
Heat generation in machine POW 1) INE According to calculation [5] approx.
room
Energy requirement per day EAWD 2) INE According to calculation [5] approx.
Mounting position Standing
max. noise level in MR v 75dBA 10) 1m from
cabinet and
motor during
constant
speed
Motor: All values phase to mass
without FEMH Upeak w 1300 V UM v 340V
du/dt w 8 kV/ms
Umax w 1400 V UM v 414V
du/dt w 8 kV/ms
with FEMH Umax w 1000 V UM v 340V
du/dt w 1 kV/ms
Umax w 1150 V UM v 414V
du/dt w 1 kV/ms

1) 2)
INE @ UN @ TP @ ZKH @ QW
POW + EAWD + INE @ UN @ TP @ ZKD
3600 3600
TP: Fictive duty cicle factor of nominal duty per trip (TP[3s (approx.))
QW: Heat Factor (QW[0.75)
ZKD: Trips per day
ZKH: Starts per hour

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Explanations:
1) The requirements must be fulfilled with EMC–filter and dc–link choke.
2) SUD = Ǩ3 x 340/414 V x IC2D
3) SUN = Ǩ3 x UC2N x IC2M
4) Trips according to the following short load cycle
5) Effective value
6) UN v 220 / 360 V with power derating (automatically reduction of acceleration and nominal speed if
necesary)
7) UN v 434 V with power derating (automatically reduction of acceleration and nominal speed if necessary)
8) Fundamental harmonic
9) Voltage difference between 2 phases <3%
10) With VM motors.
11) Total harmonic distortion THD v 5% for mains voltage is typically fulfilled but also depends on the quality
of the system voltage supplied by the utility.
12) With motor speed encoder
13) Power derating with motors less than 340/414VAC motor nominal voltage (U2N)

The load cycle must be fulfilled in the following applications:

Converter type Trip type ZKH ED Operation mode
VF30BR Short trip 180 t/h 40% Motor and generation operation
VF30BR Long trip 60 t/h 50% Motor and generation operation
VF50/85BR Short trip 180 t/h 60% Motor and generation operation
VF50/85BR Long trip 65 t/h 60% Motor and generation operation

IC2Z 1)
IC2M

IC2D

IC2B

IC00

t1 t2 t3 t4 t5

Trip phase Start Acceleration Constant speed Deceleration Pause

Short trip VF30BR 0.3 s 3.4 s 1.7 s 2.5 s 12 s
Long trip VF30BR 0.3 s 3.4 s 24.0 s 2.5 s 30 s
Short trip VF50/85BR 0.3 s 2.7 s 6.0 s 3.0 s 8s
Long trip VF50/85BR 0.3 s 2.7 s 27.0 s 3.0 s 22 s
Motor operation IC2Z 1) IC2M IC2D 0.65 x IC2D IC00
Generator operation PC00 PC00 PC2D 1.8 x PC2D PC00
Output frequency 1 HZ 1–90 Hz 90 Hz 90 –1 Hz 0 Hz
1) IC2Z occurs only for two load cycles a day. Otherwise IC2Z = IC2M

Triangle trips (i. e. 3s accel., 3s brake, 6s pause) are possible, but not more than three
in a row.

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6.4 Layouts
6.4.1 Layout VF30BR (N.I.)

13

11 12

2
7

9
5

10

Fig. 4 Picture Shows Converter VF30BR for Cabinet Installation (N.I.) / For MOD add PITCM /PTCM

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Fig. 5 Layout Converter VF30BR for Wall Installation (MOD)

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No. Abbreviation Item Function

1 PVEC Vector Processor for ACVF Regulation board
Drives
2 PIOVECL3 Input Output and supply Drive controller print: communication with
board drive interface, monitoring functions and con-
trol of motor
3 SH Main contactor Switches the main voltage
4 X41 Terminal X41 To connect the fan
5 X15 Terminal X15 Terminal strip to Miconic TX
6 WBR Braking resistor Converts motor recuperated energy in the in-
termediate circuit into heat
7 PSPS415 Power supply To generate DC voltage for the prints
8 Type Label Input voltage, input current, Id. No. etc.
9 FEN Filter Reduction of high frequency interference on
the mains supply
10 X1 Terminal X1 To connect the input voltage
11 KTHBR Braking resistor with thermo- Monitors excessive temperature at the braking
stat (Klixon) resistor
12 Mini SkiiP8 Semikron integrated intelli- Breaks down the smoothed direct voltage in a
gent power module three–phase system

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6.4.2 Layout VF50/85BR

7 8
Be careful that no wires
contacs the resistors

10
1

2
11

3 12

4
13
5

6 14

Fig. 6 Layout Converter VF85BR

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15 18

16
19
20
17
21

22

Fig. 7 Picture Shows Converter VF85BR (N.I.) / For MOD add PTCM / PITCM

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No. Abbreviation Item Function

1 SKiiP Semikron integrated intelli- Breaks down the smoothed direct voltage into
gent power module a three– phase system
2 GRKZ Intermediate rectifier circuit AC – DC inverter
3 SH Main contactor Switches the main voltage
4 X2 Terminal X2 To connect the motorcables
5 VFVE Converter fan Removes heat from inverter heatsink
6 FEN Filter Reduction of high frequency interference on
the mains supply
7 KTHBR Braking resistor with thermo- Monitors excessive temperature at the braking
stat (Klixon) resistor
8 CDCL PCB capacitor DC–link Reduction of high frequency interference
9 RKZ Symetrie resistor Voltage symetrie for the CKZ capacitors
10 CKZ Capacitor bank Smoothes the direct voltage in the intermedi-
ate circuit
11 SGRW Input charging contactor Charges the intermediate circuit
12 WGR Charging resistor Reduces the inrush current by charging the
intermediate circuit (DC–link)
13 LKZ Intermediate circuit choke Reduces feedback to mains supply
14 TUV Auxiliary devices transformer Supplies 230V and 20,8V
15 PVEC Vector Processor for ACVF Regulation board
Drives
16 PIOVECL3 Input Output and supply Drive controller print: communication with
board drive interface, monitoring functions and con-
trol of motor
17 X15 Terminal X15 Terminal strip to Miconic TX
18 PSPS415 Power supply To cenerate DC voltage for the prints
19 JTHSA Thermal circuit breaker Protect the transformer and the lines on the
secondary drive secondary side (230 VAC)
20 JTHTUV Thermal circuit breaker trans- Protect the transformer and the lines on the
former voltage primary sied
21 WBR Braking resistor Converts motor recuperated energy in the in-
termediate circuit into heat
22 X41 Terminal X41 To connect the fan

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6.5 System Layouts

6.5.1 New Installation VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR

Control

Fig. 8 Cabinet Variodyn VF85BR (without EMC cover)

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100
300
(2104)

100 100
1804

4 M6
100

4 Ğ14 Cabinet base

front panel

46 908 46
17.5 17.5
Cabinet base 1000
front panel 340

375

400
100

cable input
and output
ca. 900

135 º 135 º
Drilling template

17.5 340
A

46

ca. 1700
Maintenance
surface acc. to
local regulations
Ğ14
(1000)

908
4

Reference:
– Min. distance from the side 100 mm
– A: according to local regulations, min. however 800 mm (400)

Fig. 9 Cabinet Dimensions and Drilling Template

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min. 100 wide

min. 200 wide

Only concrete wall!

45

4 Ĭ8

min. 50 wide

min. 50 wide

200
200

645

Fig. 10 Variodyn VF30BR

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1500

Drilling template
1250 200

385
410
4 Ĭ10

440
80
1250 200
300 1500

100
(585)
410

0
I
S
H
JT1

100

Fig. 11 Cabinet Dimensions and Drilling Template

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6.6 Installation Rules for Groups

6.6.1 Minimum Distances to the Machine Room
C

1 2 3

1000 1000 1000

100 A A 100
B

1 2 3

150

1 2 1 2

–self ventilation (natural convection)

–forced ventilation (fan)

Fig. 12 Variodyn VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR:

Minimum Distances to the Machine Room Distance Rules Cabinet to Cabinet

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Dimensions
Installation A B C
[mm] [mm] [mm]
0 > 500 300
Cabinet 20 > 200 300
100 > 100 300
Wall 100 0 300

6.7 Layout Limiting Factors

6.7.1 External Cables
H The cable troughs have maximum dimensions of 100 [mm] (height) x 400 [mm] (width).
H The cable feed is from the cabinet rear side (normal case) or from below.
6.7.2 Motor Cable (Power)
H The maximum length of the motor power cable between the controller cabinet and the motor is 20 [m]
(Reason: overvoltage peaks on the motor).
H The cable must be screened (reason: EMC).
6.7.3 Distance to Increment Pulse Generator
H The cable length between the controller cabinet and the increment pulse generator TDIV has to be less
than 20 [m]. (Reason: voltage drop on the cable, supply tolerance increment pulse generator).
H The cable must be screened.
H The cable can be led parallel to the motor cable.
6.7.4 Installation Rules for Elevator Controller Cabinet and VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR
H The maximum distance between the VF30BR / VF50BR / VF85BR and the elevator controler cabinet
is 10 [m].
H Visual contact from the controller cabinet to the hoisting motor must be possible.
H Lateral clearance minimum 100 mm from the bottom to the top (see Fig. 12). between the cabinet and
the machine room wall
H On the cabinet front side (maintenance area) and rear side, the minimum clearances are shown in
Fig. 12.
6.7.5 Installation in Groups
H The minimum distances between the cabinets are to be taken from Fig. 8 and 9.
H A layout of the cabinets, which is at right angles, or staggered to the rear, is permitted.
6.7.6 Incoming Supply Line
H 3 phases
H 1 protective ground
H No neutral conductor

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7 Replaced Components
– TX4 with VF35 / VF45 / VF70
– VF30_MOD
The frequency converter Variodyn 100BR with the Miconic TX control replaces the VF 100 AEG in the corre-
sponding areas of application.

8 Interfaces
Interfaces are shown in the system overview (chapter 1.2).

9 Abbreviations

CADI Computer Aided Diagnostic Interface

CSA Canadian Standards Association
E.I. Existing Installations
EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility
EUR Zone Europe
IGBT Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
N.I. New Installations
MiniSKiiP Mini SEMIKRON integrated intelligent Power module for low power range
MOD Modernization
OCP-SKiiP Over Current Protection SKiiP
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PCP Product Cycling Process
PIOVECL Inverter Input Output supply board
PIOVECL3 Modified PIOVECL with OCP SKiiP and MiniSKiiP power module interface
PITCM Print Interface Trip Control for the Modernization
PTCM Print Trip Control for the Modernization
PVEC Print Vector Processor for frequency converter
SKiiP Semikron intelligent integrated Power module (IGBT)
SMLCD Service Module LCD
Variodyn Schindler’s brand name for Frequency converter
VF Variable Frequency
ZNA Zone North America
ZAP Zone Asia Pacific

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