Practical # 4

Introduction to VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)

OBJECTIVE:
In this lab experiment we determine the VFD overview and its functionality.

Theory:-
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a type of motor controller that drives an electric motor by varying the
frequency and voltage supplied to the electric motor. Other names for a VFD are variable speed drive, adjustable
speed drive, adjustable frequency drive, AC drive, Microdrive, and inverter.

Frequency (or hertz) is directly related to the motor’s speed (RPMs). In other words, the faster the frequency, the
faster the RPMs go. If an application does not require an electric motor to run at full speed, the VFD can be used to
ramp down the frequency and voltage to meet the requirements of the electric motor’s load. As the application’s
motor speed requirements change, the VFD can simply turn up or down the motor speed to meet the speed
requirement.

Basic Connection of the VFD:-

Basic Operator Panel:-

S.No Parameter Description

1. P0010 1=Quick comiisoning
2. P0100 0=kw/50Hz
1=hp/60Hz
2=kw/60HZ

3. P0304 Rated motor voltage10V-2000V

4. P0305 Rated motor Current 0…2xI Nom
5. P0307 Rated Motor Power
0kw..2000kw
6. P0310 Rated motor Frequency 12Hz-
650HZ
7. P0311 0-40000 1/min Rated Motor
Speed
8. P0700 Selection of command
1=BOP
2=Terminal
9. P01000 Selection Frequency Set point
1=BOP
2=Analogue set Point
10. P1080 Min. Motor frequency
11. P1082 Max. Motor Frequency
12. P1120 Ramp Up Time 0-650s
13. P1121 Ramp Down Time 0-650s
14. End quick Commissioning 0=End Quick Commissioning
without motor calculation or
factory reset.
1=End Quick commissioning with
motor calculation and factory
reset.
2= End Quick commissioning
with motor calculation and I/O
reset
3=End Quick Commissioning with
motor calculation but without
i/o reset.