PowerFlex 527 Selection Guide
The PowerFlex 527 AC drive series is designed in such a way that it can be utilized with a PAC (Programmable Automation Controller) from Allen-Bradley. This PowerFlex 527 drive has a dual port (in-built) for EtherNet/IP and safety via the network. It is the best option for those machines that may gain from the same drive setup experience for both AC drives and servo motors. Maximum performance and versatility are offered by the PowerFlex 527 drive, which can provide up to 22kW and 30 HP. It is designed to operate with the following controllers: CompactLogix 5370, GuardLogix 1756-L7xS, and ControlLogix 1756-L7x. Engineering time is saved by the universality and utilization of unified integration tools. The PowerFlex 527 drive's major characteristics include the following, and will help you increase system efficiency and productivity.
Product Selection
PowerFlex 527 AC drive series includes a wide range of drive variants. The selection of a drive from this series is dependent on multiple factors including the voltage, current, and enclosures of your application. Each product in this series comes with a unique catalog number.
Voltage Rating
These drives can work with both one-phase and three-phase voltages as listed below.
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Code: V
- Input Voltage: 120 Volts AC / 1-phase
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Code: A
- Input Voltage: 240 Volts AC / 1-phase
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Code: B
- Input Voltage: 240 Volts AC / 3-phase
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Code: D
- Input Voltage: 480 Volts AC / 3-phase
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Code: E
- Input Voltage: 600 Volts AC / 3-phase
Enclosure
All products in this series come with an open-type, IP20 NEMA enclosure to protect the drive from dust.
Emission Class
This series offers drives with or without an EMC filter as tabulated below. The drives with internal EMC filters can save the hurdle of attaching external EMC filters in applications where electromagnetic interference may be high because of a large number of similar components in the vicinity of the drive.
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Code: 0
- EMC Filter: No Filter
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Code: 1
- EMC Filter: Filter
Output Ratings
Depending on the input voltage, a given AC drive will have different output ratings when compared to another AC drive of the PowerFlex 527 product series.
Features of PowerFlex 527 AC Drives
Design Features
- It is designed for Allen-Bradley Logix controllers specifically.
- It is developed for machine applications that require motion control of induction motors, including feed-out, feed-in conveyors, fans, and pumps.
- Logix integration contributes to the delivery of excellent motor coordination.
- Device Level Ring features and numerous network topologies are supported via the installed dual-port EtherNet/IP interface.
- There is safe Torque Off built in. PLe Cat 3 and SIL 3.
- Integrated Safety, which uses EtherNet/IP to offer controller-based protection. PLe Cat 3 and SIL 3.
- Lower your need for spare parts by using a control module that is universally applicable throughout the whole power spectrum.
- Support for an auxiliary card including an incremental encoder that has no footprint impact.
Mounting and Packaging
- The A, B, and C frames of drives have DIN rail mounting function makes installation quick and simple. Also offer panel mounting, which gives more versatility.
- To conserve important panel areas, zero stacking permits up to 45 °C ambient temperatures.
- Integrated filtering is an economical way to satisfy EN61800-3 Class C2 and C3 EMC standards and is present including all ratings 200V & 400V. For all ratings of PowerFlex 520-Series, outside filters guarantee compliance with EN61800-3 Class C1, C2, and C3 EMC regulations.
- An AC drive with an IP20-rated NEMA open-type enclosure may be readily converted to an alternative IP 30, NEMA/UL Type-1 conduit box, which offers higher environmental ratings.
Superior Performance
- When utilized on ungrounding distribution lines, a removable MOV to ground ensures trouble-free working.
- A precharge on the relay regulates inrush current.
- Integrated brake transistors, which are present on all ratings, enable dynamic braking using minimally expensive brake resistors.
- A jumper for flexible control wiring that allows you to choose between source control and 24V DC sink.
- Drives with more than 15 HP/11 kW possible to have dual overload ratings. Regular duty: 150% for 3 seconds or 110% for 60 seconds of overloading. Strong overload protection is provided by heavy duty: 180% overloading (200% configurable) for 3 seconds or 150% overloading for 60 seconds
- Quiet operation is provided by PWM frequency which is variable up to 8 kilohertz.
Intelligent Features
The intelligent control performance of Drive PowerFlex 527 AC is one of its primary features Three methods of frequency control are available to users: (SVC) Sensorless Vector Control, Volts per Hertz, and (SVC) Economizer. The drive also includes a position loop, which provides closed-loop place vector control with an elective encoder card, and a velocity loop, which offers closed-loop speed vector control with an optional encoder card.
Input/Output Wiring
The drive includes two separately separated analog inputs for current and voltage for I/O wiring. Four digital inputs are also included for further application flexibility. The drive also features a 10-bit analog output that is scalable and jumper selectable between 0-20mA and 0-10V, making it useful as a speed reference or metering for other drives. One form A and one form B of each of the two Opto outputs and two relay outputs can be utilized to signal different drive, motor, or logic states.
Communications
- The drive data may be configured, controlled, and collected easily over the network due to the integrated dual-port for EtherNet/IP. It also accommodates (DLR) Device Level Ring topologies, allowing for fault-tolerant communication and maximum disc availability.
- The online EDS file-generating feature makes networking simpler.
Installation of a Common DC Bus
There is also a Common DC Bus feature that provides increased capabilities of braking by utilizing the energy absorption of the drives and bus loads, offering greater efficiency and cost savings. For usage in setups utilizing Shared DC Bus/Common DC Bus, the drive PowerFlex 527 has been specially designed.
Improved Ride-Through
A cutting-edge ride-through function on the PowerFlex 527 AC Drive permits uninterrupted drive output in the case of brownouts or low-voltage situations. This capability makes it perfect for crucial applications since it lets you choose 1/2 DC Bus operation. Moreover, the PowerFlex 527 drive offers improved inertia ride-through, which lessens the effects of low voltage. This option enables the drive to function even when the line voltage is reduced by 50%. The drive supports also became bigger.
Basic Position Control
The PowerFlex 527 AC Drive has a function called basic position control. It not only enables the position control of closed-loop but also utilizes instruction of Logix motion like MAM (short form of Motion Axis Move). With the help of this capability, you may precisely regulate the position of a drive or motor. To offer a smooth control solution, the PowerFlex 527 drive may be linked with Logix 5000 controllers. This closed-loop control system adjusts the motor's speed and position in real-time based on data from a sensor, like an encoder, to make sure it maintains the correct trajectory.
Feedback Details
The PowerFlex 527 AC drive offers an optional Incremental Encoder Option Card that utilizes a line driver-type quadrature feedback. It is capable of providing dual-channel quadrature feedback with a 5V/12V DC supply and a minimum of 10 mA per channel. The feedback can be set both single-ended and (A, B, and Z channel) differential and has a duty cycle of 50% with a tolerance of +10%. It can accept an input frequency of up to 250 kilohertz and also has DIP switches that allow users to select between HTL/TTL encoding signals. Note that the HTL or TTL encoder signals can only be selected using the 25-ENC-2/B option card.
Communications
Network Solutions and Versatile Programming
Network Solutions and versatile programming are essential for designing and operating efficient and flexible machine systems. PowerFlex 527 drives can be configured to provide flexible configuration capabilities for networks, enabling easy and effective customization of network topologies. With in-built dual-port support for EtherNet/IP, PowerFlex 527 drives can support ring and linear topologies, as well as the (DLR) Device Level Ring function. EtherNet/IP is a widely adopted network that simplifies machine design and operation.
CIP Safety protocol allows for instant transmission of diagnostic information, standard control data, and safety through EtherNet/IP. This enables the more efficient and safe operation of mechanical systems.
PowerFlex 527 Drive STO
When combined with additional safety components, the Torque Off (STO) feature of the PowerFlex 527 Safe aids in protecting EN62061 and EN-ISO13849 for STO and safety from the relaunch. In the drive PowerFlex 527, the STO feature is only one part of a complete safety control system.
To get the specified degree of worker safeguarding, components of the system should be properly chosen and used.
STO Overview
This drive PowerFlex 527 conforms with a Safe Torque Off (STO) feature that complies with the EN IEC 61800-5-2 standard. This function prohibits gate-firing signals from reaching the output devices of the drive's insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT). In doing so, it stops the IGBTs from operating in the sequence that is essential to produce torque in the motor. The STO functionality can be combined with further safety devices to meet the desires of a system's "Safe Torque Off" STO function, which meets the Category 3 / PLe level concerning EN ISO 13849-1 and the SIL CL 3 standard as per EN/IEC 62061, EN/IEC 61800-5-2, and IEC 61508.
EC Type Examination Certification
The PowerFlex 527 STO (short form of Safe Torque Off) feature has been verified by TÜV Rheinland as meeting the standards for machines as outlined given at Annex-I of EU Directive 2006/42/EC. This satisfies the conditions of the pertinent standards, which are detailed in the following list:
- Encoder EN ISO 13849-1:2008+AC:2009 Machinery safety - Safety-associated components of control systems - Part 1: Overarching design concepts. (PowerFlex 527 STO receives a Category 3 / PLe rating)
- EN 61800-5-2:2007 Electrical power motor systems with variable speeds - Part 5-2 Functional safety standards. SIL CL 3 is attained by the PowerFlex 527 STO.
- EN 62061:2005+A1:2013 electronic, electrical, and programmable electronic control systems that are relevant to equipment safety must also be functionally safe.
- EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009 Section 1: General criteria for machine safety and electrical equipment
- IEC 61508:2010, Parts 1–7 Systems relating to electrical, electronic, and programmable functional safety, parts 1–7.
Moreover, the PowerFlex 527 STO is approved by TÜV for usage in operations up to Category 3/PLe under EN ISO 13849-1 & SIL 3 under EN 62061/EN 61800-5-2/IEC 61508 standards.
Safety Concept
For use including and to the Category 3/PLe as per EN ISO 13849-1 & SIL 3 as per EN 62061/EN 61800-5-2/IEC 61508, this drive PowerFlex 527 Safe Torque Off function is suitable. The PowerFlex 527 STO can also help achieve an overall Category 3/PLe and SIL 3 in compliance with EN-ISO13849-1 and EN 62061, and IEC 61508 when used in conjunction with other components. Based on the standards that were in place during certification, these safety criteria. The drive PowerFlex 527 STO is proposed for practice in safety-concerned applications where it is safe to operate in a de-energized state. The examples given use common Machine Safety and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, with de-energization serving as the safe state.
Probability of (PFH) Dangerous Failure/Hr Data
The PFH calculation utilized the formulas outlined in EN 61508 and displays the most unfavorable outcomes. The safety parameters are established under the assumption which is the system is operating in High demand mode and is activated at least once annually. The table presents information for the 20-year test period and reveals the maximum impact of different alterations to the configuration on the data.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the PowerFlex 527 AC Drives offer a wide range of voltage ratings, high emission class, and braking options to ensure safe and reliable operation. With advanced features such as position control, improved ride-through, and a variety of communication options, these drives provide precise and efficient control. The safe torque-off functionality ensures the highest level of safety in critical applications. Additionally, the PowerFlex 527 AC Drives are equipped with user-friendly software, making installation and operation simple and intuitive. Overall, the PowerFlex 527 AC Drives are a reliable and versatile choice for a variety of industrial applications.