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Nidec Control Techniques DFS Series represents a line of pre-engineered, enclosed drive solutions designed for high-power applications. Essentially, they take their advanced drives and package them into ready-to-install cubicles, saving you engineering time and effort.
High Power Freestanding Drives
- 5 kW to 2.8 MW (75 to 4,200 hp)
- 380 to 480 Vac (± 10%)
- 500 to 575 Vac (± 10%)
- 500 to 690 Vac (± 10%)
Features
Ready to use: easy set-up
- Industry standard cubicles which integrate with your existing installation
- Includes switch disconnector or breakers and fuses
- Pre-installed options available
- Water cooling is available on request
Straightforward set-up & commissioning
- Commissioning is made easy with a door mounted multi-language HMI
- Enhanced diagnostics thanks to the real time clock
- Connect PC tool for optimum commissioning:
i. Loaded with parameter management features, including cloning
ii. Easy-to-read dynamic logic diagrams so you can visualise and manage the drive in real time
Maximum versatility, variants for every application
DFS is available with a control stage to suit any application:
- Industrial automation systems based upon induction or servo motors, where control dynamics are key.
- HVAC/R systems where dedicated drive features provide overall system control.
- DFS supports the latest high-efficiency motors to maximise return on investment and minimise impact on the environment.
Select from:
Unidrive M700
- 2 x Switched Ethernet ports with multi-protocol (EtherNet/IP, Modbus/TCP, RTMoE and PROFINET RT)
- 1 x Safe Torque Off (STO) certified to SIL3/PLe
- Analogue and digital I/O
Unidrive M701
Designed to match Control Techniques’ legacy Unidrive SP feature-set.
- Modbus RTU over RS485 communications
- 1 x STO certified to SIL3/PLe
- Analogue and digital I/O
Unidrive M702
- 2 x Switched Ethernet ports with multi-protocol
- 2 x STO certified to SIL3/ PLe
- Digital I/O
Pump Drive F600
- Highest energy efficiency for pump applications.
- Provides sensorless control over both induction and permanent magnet motors
- 2 x Relay output
HVAC Drive H300
- Dedicated, specialist HVAC drive optimised for fan and compressor applications HVAC
- Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP communications provide seamless integration with Building Automation Systems
Specifications
Enclosure rating | IP23 – Standard IP44 – Extra protection IP54 – Air inlet grill filters |
Electrical environment | EMC filter to meet generic emission IEC 61000-6-4 or operate in the First Environment Remove internal EMC filter for use on un earthed supplies Remove MOV protection for use on un earthed supplies |
AC Input Disconnect | A – Main switch with undervoltage release coil 230 VAC (MN) B – Main switch with undervoltage release coil 24 VAC (MN) C – Main switch with shunt trip voltage release coil 230 VAC (MX) D – Main switch with shunt trip voltage release coil 24 VAC (MX) 2 x auxiliary contacts on main switch – supply and wiring |
Emergency stop push button door mounted | For integration in your control system |
Cubicle Options | Cabinet temperature-controlled roof fan Plinth 200mm. Standard plinth is 100mm Alternative 180 ° door hinges for improved access Cylinder lock with key for extra cubicle security |
Energy Monitoring | A – kWh meter Conventional (IP54) with current transducers (non MID) B – kWh meter Modbus RTU with current transducers (non MID) C – kWh meter Profibus (400 V SUPPLY ONLY) with current transducers (non MID) D – kWh meter Ethernet with current transducers (non MID) kWh meter pulse contacts in combination with A, B, C OR D kWh meters |
24 V backup power | Supply wiring installed for external 24V backup power supply |
Additional Cubicles | A – Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates INCLUDING mounting plate For your system equipment B – Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates and WITHOUT mounting plate For your installation cable management |
Packaging | A – Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates INCLUDING mounting plate For your system equipment B – Integrated 400 mm empty cubicle with plinth, cable plates and WITHOUT mounting plate For your installation cable management |