Issue: Does SoMachine have a library to control the ATV process drives? Product Line: SoMachine Resolution: SoMachine V4.3 includes DTM libraries for the Altivar Process Drives (ATV600 and ATV900 series).
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Issue: How can you set up preset speeds on the ATV630 and ATV930 drives? Product Line: Altivar Process ATV600 ATV900 Environment: All Cause: Setting up preset Speeds Resolution: Complete Settings >Preset Speeds > 2 Preset Speeds = DIX, then go to Preset Speed 2 = (desired frequency) 30hz or DIX then go to Preset Speed 4 and set up your 3rd and 4th speeds.. See the table below. The manual contains a truth table that explains which inputs need to be On/Off for multiple...
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For using a flush mounting kit the installer needs to disassemble the EMC plate and box from the drive. When a drive uses a flush mounting kit, we consider that it is used inside a cabinet and so the EMC aspect should be managed at the cabinet level. Even if we remove the drive conduit box, the cable shielding should be connected at the cabinet level.
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Issue: Is the ATV630 (or ATV930) Process drive available with single phase input and 3 phase output? Product Line: Altivar 630 Altivar 930 Environment: Application Cause: Wants to know if the ATV630 Process drive is offered in 1 phase input 3 phase output. Resolution: The ATV630 is now approved (Sept. 2018) for some single phase input, 3 phase output applications. See the updated Annex to the Getting Started with Altivar PRocess ATV600 document below: https://www.schneider...
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Issue: Are the Altivar Process Drives suitable for use on ungrounded, corner grounded and hi leg Delta systems? Product line: Altivar Process, ATV600, ATV900 Environment: All Cause: Delta voltage system Resolution: The drive can operate on corner grounded and high leg voltage systems. However, the built-in EMC filter must be disconnected. For High leg, the neutral must not be used. The VFD can also operate on an ungrounded delta system but the EMC filter must also be disconnecte...
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