S. & A.S.

LTD

VARIABLE VOLTAGE VARIABLE FREQUENCY

MOTOR DRIVE – VECTOR CONTROL
VX2 SERIES

USER’S MANUAL
FOR S/W VERSION 1.2
0916

BOUTROS BLDG, 1st BSMT CHEIKH-EL-GHABY ST. GHABY – BEIRUT Postal Code 2068 7808 TEL 01 – 216994 FAX 01 - 339600
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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 MAIN FEATURES ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................................................................... 3

2 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 CONTROL TERMINALS ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 INCREMENTAL ENCODER TERMINALS ............................................................................................................ 4
2.3 POWER TERMINALS ........................................................................................................................................... 4

3 CONTENTS OF PAGES DISPLAYED ON DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ................................................................................. 5

4 VIEWING FAULTS AND FAULTS DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................... 5

4.1 HOW TO VIEW THE FAULTS .............................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 HOW TO ERASE THE FAULTS ........................................................................................................................... 5
4.3 FAULT CODE DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................. 5

5 MENU........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 ACCESSING THE MENU ..................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.1 MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.2 MOTOR PARAMETERS SUB MENU ............................................................................................................ 7
5.2 DESCRIPTION OF ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION RAMPS ................................................................ 8
5.3 FLOOR TO FLOOR COMPENSATION ................................................................................................................ 9
5.4 MOTOR PARAMETERS SETTING..................................................................................................................... 10
5.4.1 AUTOMATIC SETTING OF PARAMETERS USING AUTO TUNING PROCEDURE .................................. 10
5.4.2 MANUAL FLUX REFERENCE SETTING .................................................................................................... 10

6 INSTALLATION GUIDE ............................................................................................................................................. 11

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The VX2 series of variable voltage variable frequency motor drive (VVVF) is specifically designed for
elevators. Ease of installation, adjustment and operation in addition to excellent performance and reliability are the
strong points of this drive. The VX2 implements vector control algorithms for accurate speed tracking in closed loop
operation.

1.1 MAIN FEATURES

Platform Digital Signal Processor

Type Vector control
Mode Closed loop
Self diagnostic Fault messages describing common faults
Measured values Motor current
Motor ac voltage
DC bus voltage
Motor torque
Feedback frequency measured by an incremental encoder
Reference frequency
Electrical output frequency
Speed in m/s
Floor to floor Automatic floor to floor and short floor compensation with no need for an intermediate speed
Cooling fans Automatic shutoff after 15 minutes
Dynamic braking By built-in transistor
Auto tuning Automatic determination of motor parameters
User interface Separate diagnostic tool with a 24 character, 2 lines liquid crystal display
Speed feedback By incremental encoder (line driver) supplied with 5vdc
Terminals All terminals are individually labeled according to function to facilitate identification
Communication RS-485 port ready for communicating with a diagnostic tool or a PC
Software Monitoring all the drive variables to enable curve tracing, software runs under WindowsTM

1.2 TECHNICAL DATA

Supply voltages Control supply: 17vac +15% -25% - 800mA

Power input supply: 430vac
Periphery supply: 22vdc +15% -25%
Line frequency 45Hz to 65Hz
Power rating 7.5KW at 380vac / 11KW at 380vac / 15KW at 380vac
Current rating 17A / 25A / 35A
Switching freq. 10KHz
Modulation Space vector
Output frequency 0 to 60Hz
Control inputs Each input has a led to indicate its status – all inputs are optically isolated
Active low
Control outputs Relay outputs: 10A 250vac
Optocoupler outputs: 50mA 50vdc
Connection Screw type, plug-in connectors
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2 TERMINAL DESCRIPTION
2.1 CONTROL TERMINALS
BRAKE NO Brake contactor control output relay
BRAKE NC Brake contactor control output relay
BRAKE C Brake contactor control output relay
FREQ NO Frequency low output relay
FREQ NC Frequency low output relay
FREQ C Frequency low output relay
CONT NO Line contactor control output relay
CONT NC Line contactor control output relay
CONT C Line contactor control output relay
NU Not used
17v ~ Control supply 17vac
17v ~ Control supply 17vac
P +22V Periphery supply 22vdc P
GND (-) Periphery supply 0vdc GND
OUTPUT Alarm output, optocoupler
FAULT
OUTPUT Spare output, optocoupler
SPRE
FRWD Forward input
REV Reverse input
HIGH SPD High speed input from controller
LOW SPD Slow speed input from controller
SPRE INP1 Spare input 1
SPRE INP2 Spare input 2
SPRE INP3 Spare input 3
SPRE INP4 Spare input 4

2.2 INCREMENTAL ENCODER TERMINALS

-SUP Negative supply
+SUP Positive supply
A Phase A
A Phase A inverted
B Phase B
B Phase B inverted

2.3 POWER TERMINALS

BR+ Brake resistor – terminal 1
BR- Brake resistor – terminal 2
R Line phase R
S Line phase S
T Line phase T
U Motor phase U
V Motor phase V
W Motor phase W
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3 CONTENTS OF PAGES DISPLAYED ON DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
Page 1 Company name, Software version
1st line:
Output (motor) Current (A)
Output (motor) Voltage (V)
DC bus voltage (Vdc)
Page 2 Motor torque (%)
2nd line:
Feedback frequency (Hz) (read from incremental encoder)
Reference frequency (Hz) (Generated by the drive)
Output frequency (Hz)
1st line:
Elevator speed (m/s)
Page 3 2nd line:
Minimum slow distance (m) required, based on the settings of Machine speed, Contract speed,
Approach speed, S-curve dec.@ start, Dec. time and S-curve dec.@ end

4 VIEWING FAULTS AND FAULTS DESCRIPTION

4.1 HOW TO VIEW THE FAULTS
Pressing the middle push button will prompt the board to start displaying the last 10 faults saved in memory. The
board begins by displaying the last fault. Press Previous push buttons to display the previous fault.

4.2 HOW TO ERASE THE FAULTS

To erase the faults, press on the Erase push button while viewing the faults. You will be prompted to confirm
your request. If Yes is pressed all faults are erased, if No is pressed, faults are not affected.

4.3 FAULT CODE DESCRIPTION

Fault Message Fault Description Action taken

Speed deviation Drive is blocked, reset by
The drive could not track the reference speed
error recycling the power
The drive has experienced either a short circuit, an over Drive is blocked, reset by
Power Drive Error
current or it over heated recycling the power
The rated current of the motor has been exceeded for longer Drive is blocked, reset by
Over Current Error
than the delay set in the Over Current Delay setting recycling the power
The speed reference reached 2.5Hz and no pulses were Drive is blocked, reset by
Pulse absence
generated by the incremental encoder recycling the power
Earth Leakage Drive is blocked, reset by
One or more of the output phases is shorted to ground
Error recycling the power
Drive is blocked, reset by
DC Over Voltage DC bus voltage exceeded the maximum allowable threshold
recycling the power
Input voltage dropped below undervoltage setting for longer Drive is blocked, reset by
DC Under Voltage
that the delay set by the DC Undervoltage delay setting recycling the power
The data read from the serial EEPROM is not consistent due Drive is blocked, reset by
Memory Corrupted
to its corruption recycling the power
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5 MENU
5.1 ACCESSING THE MENU
To access the menu, press the right most push button on the diagnostic tool. You will be prompted to enter a
password. The first digit on the left starts blinking. Use the left most push button to decrement the digit and the
middle push button to increment the digit. When the desired digit is reached, push the right most push button. The
digit is accepted and replaced by “*”. The next digit starts blinking. Repeat the above procedure for all remaining
three digits. If you have entered the right password, access to the menu will be granted, otherwise access will be
denied. Note that the push buttons have dynamic functions and their functions are at all times shown on the lower
line of the display. For convenience, entry to the menu does not require the password if it is being accessed within
15 minutes after the last access.

5.1.1 MAIN MENU DESCRIPTION

What you see on the
display
Description and Comments Range
Contract Speed (Hz) Setting for the high or normal speed of the elevator 0 to 60.0Hz
Inspection Speed (Hz) Setting for the inspection speed of the elevator 0 to 60.0Hz
Approach Speed (Hz) Setting for the final approach or creeping speed of the elevator 0 to 60.0Hz
Evacuation Spd (Hz) Setting for the evacuation or rescue speed of the elevator 0 to 60.0Hz
Intermediate Spd (Hz) Setting for the intermediate speed of the elevator 0 to 60.0Hz
S curve acc at start Sets the length in time of the initial curve of the acceleration ramp 0.5 to 10.0 sec
Acc. Time Sets the length in time of the linear portion of the acceleration ramp 0 to 99.9 sec
S curve acc at end Sets the length in time of the final curve of the acceleration ramp 0 to 10.0 sec
S curve dec at start Sets the length in time of the initial curve of the deceleration ramp 0.5 to 10.0 sec
Dec. Time Sets the length in time of the linear portion of the deceleration ramp 0 to 99.9 sec
S curve dec at end Sets the length in time of the final curve of the deceleration ramp 0 to 10.0 sec
Minimum slow distance (m) required, based on the settings of
Min slow down Machine speed, Contract speed, Approach speed, S-curve dec.@ N/A
start, Dec. time and S-curve dec.@ end
Sets the length in time of the initial curve of the deceleration intermediate
i S curve dec start 0.5 to 10.0 sec
ramp
Sets the length in time of the linear portion of the deceleration intermediate
i Dec. Time 0 to 99.9 sec
ramp
i S curve dec end Sets the length in time of the final curve of the deceleration intermediate ramp 0 to 10.0 sec
Min Int slow down Minimum slow distance (m) required for intermediate N/A
Auto slow dist comp Selects automatic slow down distance compensation Ena/Dis
Machine speed m/sec Sets the speed of the elevator 0 to 2.50 m/s
Over current (%) Sets the over current trip point as a % of motor rated current 0 to 120%
Sets the delay before signaling an over current once the over current setting
Over current delay 0 to 99.9 sec
of the motor is exceeded.
Sets the maximum allowable difference between the feedback frequency and
Spd deviation limit the reference frequency. If this setting is exceeded (positively or negatively), 0 to 10.0Hz
the drive stops the operation immediately.
DC UV delay Sets the DC bus Undervoltage delay 0 to 5 sec
Freq low limit Sets the frequency below which the Frequency Low relay closes 0 to 60.0Hz
Sets the frequency below which the dynamic braking is enabled, active both
DC brake start freq 0 to 2.5Hz
in acceleration and deceleration
Sets the length in time of the dynamic braking before proceeding with the
DC brake time start acceleration ramp. This time allows the mechanical brake to disengage 0 to 10.0 sec
completely.
Sets the length in time of the dynamic braking after the final stop. This time
allows the mechanical brake to engage completely. If set to zero, the VX2 will
DC brake time stop 0 to 10.0 sec
maintain a zero speed using vector control instead of DC braking for 1 second
to allow the mechanical brake to engage.
Pulse/Revolution Sets the count of pulses per revolution of the incremental encoder 512 to 9999
DC Undervoltage Sets the DC bus under voltage limit 50 to 500Vdc
DC brake current Sets the dynamic braking current (%) 0 to 9999
Kpin Proportional constant of the speed PI loop 0 to 9999
Kin Integral constant of the speed PI loop 0 to 200
Kpi Proportional constant of the current PI loop 0 to 9999
Ki Integral constant of the current PI loop 0 to 256
KpBR Proportional constant of the brake transistor PI loop 0 to 9999
KiBR Integral constant of the brake transistor PI loop 0 to 3000
Motor Parameters
Accesses the motor parameter sub menu described below in paragraph 5.1.2
Menu
Load Factory Settings* Loads the settings of the factory N/A
Exit Menu Exits the menu
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5.1.2 MOTOR PARAMETERS SUB MENU
Drive Rating Shows the drive rating. Accessible for change by the manufacturer only
Sets the line to line nominal voltage of the motor (read from the nameplate of
Nominal voltage 190 to 430V
the motor)
7.5KW: 3.1 to 17A
Sets the current rating of the machine. This limit is intended for protecting the
Rated current 11KW: 3.1 to 25A
motor (read from the nameplate of the motor).
15KW: 3.1 to 35A
Sets the nominal frequency of the motor (read from the nameplate of the
Nominal Frequency 0 to 60Hz
motor)
Sets the number of poles of the motor (a pair number) (read from the
Number of poles 2 to 8
nameplate of the motor)
Nominal Speed RPM Automatically set using the nominal frequency and number of poles settings 0 to 9999
Sets the rated speed of the motor (read from the nameplate of the motor) (not
Rated Speed (RPM) 0 to 9999
currently used by the VX2)
Automatically set using the nominal and rated speed settings (not currently
Rated Slip 0 to 3.2767
used by the VX2)
Sets the power factor of the motor at rated load (not currently used by the
PF at rated load 0 to 1.00
VX2)
Sets the power factor of the motor at no load. The auto tuning procedure will
PF at no load 0 to 1.00
automatically set this (not currently used by the VX2).
Sets the value for the stator resistance of the motor. The auto tuning
Stator Resistance 0 to 3.2767
procedure will automatically set this (not currently used by the VX2).
Rotor Resistance Sets the value for the rotor resistance of the motor (do not change). 0 to 3.2767
Stator leakage Sets the value for the stator leakage inductance of the motor (not currently
0 to 999
Inductance (mH) used by the VX2).
Rotor leakage
Sets the value for the rotor leakage inductance of the motor (do not change). 0 to 999
Inductance (mH)
Magnetizing
Sets the value for the magnetizing inductance of the motor (do not change). 0 to 999
Inductance (mH)
Sets the flux reference from 0 to 35Hz. The auto tuning procedure will
Flux at 35Hz 1500 to 4096
automatically set this.
Sets the flux reference at 45Hz. The auto tuning procedure will automatically
Flux at 45Hz 1300 to 3896
set this.
Sets the flux reference at 50Hz. The auto tuning procedure will automatically
Flux at 50Hz 1200 to 3796
set this.
Sets the flux reference at 55Hz. The auto tuning procedure will automatically
Flux at 55Hz 1100 to 3696
set this.
Sets the flux reference at 60Hz. The auto tuning procedure will automatically
Flux at 60Hz 1000 to 3596
set this.
Dwell Freq (Hz) Sets the dwell frequency. 0.00 to 9.99 Hz
Dwell delay (sec) Sets the dwell delay in sec. 0.00 to 9.99 sec
Auto Tuning
Prompts the VX2 to initiate the auto tuning procedure
Procedure
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5.2 DESCRIPTION OF ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION RAMPS

Contract speed
1- DC injection
2- Mechanical brake disengaged 1- DC injection
3- Motion starts after DC brake time start 2- Mechanical brake engaged

Approach speed

T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6

T1 = S-curve acceleration at start

T2 = Acceleration time
T3 = S-curve acceleration at end
T4 = S-curve deceleration at start
T5 = Deceleration time
T6 = S-curve deceleration at end

The values of T1 through T3 set the acceleration ramp, which in turn determines the smoothness and comfort of
the elevator during the starting phase. As a reference, for an elevator speed of 1m/s, typical values for T1, T2 and
T3 are 1”, 1.5” and 0.8” respectively.

Assuming that Contract and Approach speeds are 50Hz and 3Hz respectively (which is normally the case), T4, T5
and T6 set the deceleration ramp and thus the slow down distance needed (displayed on page 3 of the status
pages). As a reference, for an elevator speed of 1m/s, a good starting point for T4, T5 and T6 is 0.8”, 1” and 1.2”
respectively. Changing T4, T5 or T6 would affect the distance required for slow down. T4 has the largest effect, T5
has a lesser effect and T6 has the least effect on the slow down distance. The slow down distance is measured
from the point where the slow down signal is received to the point where the final stop distance is received (which
is normally about 3cm short of the floor for 1m/s). The drive follows a predetermined internally set s-curve that
takes 0.5” to go down from the approach speed to zero speed. This ensures a very soft final stop.
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5.3 FLOOR TO FLOOR COMPENSATION

Traveling down 2 floor, stopping at each floor Traveling up 2 floors with no stops

Slow down initiation at a distance of

1.6m from the final stop position

Arbitrary intermediate speed calculated by the

drive when the slow down signal was received

The chart above plots the speed of the elevator (as frequency in Hz) versus its displacement in meters (position).
The curves on this chart are logged from an actual elevator. In case of floor-to-floor travel in high-speed elevators
or for short floor distances where the deceleration or slow speed signal is received before the elevator reaches its
high speed the following is implemented automatically:

1. The drive proceeds immediately to the final portion of the acceleration ramp (s-curve acceleration at start).
2. The drive will continue traveling at this arbitrary intermediate speed for an internally calculated time.
3. After the elapse of this time, the drive will proceed with the deceleration ramp.

As a result, the elevator will hit the creeping speed at the same distance from the final stop point as if it was
slowing down from its high speed.
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5.4 MOTOR PARAMETERS SETTING
5.4.1 AUTOMATIC SETTING OF PARAMETERS USING AUTO TUNING PROCEDURE
Make sure that the motor is free to run with no ropes on main poulie (i.e. at no load). All the electrical connections
should be properly made to the motor and the magnetic brake. The safety circuit should be closed to allow
operation of the motor. When the auto tuning procedure is selected from the motor sub menu, the user is asked to
confirm that the motor can spin freely. The first step determines the motor stator resistance (no spinning of motor).
The user is asked for a second confirmation to proceed to the next step (this step will spin the motor). This second
step determines all the flux values and the power factor at no load.

5.4.2 MANUAL FLUX REFERENCE SETTING

Make sure that the counter weight is properly balanced before attempting this procedure. To set the flux reference
for the motor, follow the procedure below:

1. Determine the lowest value of “Flux @ 35 Hz” on which the elevator can start traveling down from the
highest floor with the car empty.
2. Increase the value of “Flux @ 35 HZ” by 100 and set it.
3. Set the value of “Flux @ 45 Hz” to be 200 less than that of “Flux @ 35 Hz”.
4. Set the value of “Flux @ 50 Hz” to be 100 less than that of “Flux @ 45 Hz”.
5. Set the value of “Flux @ 55 Hz” to be 100 less than that of “Flux @ 50 Hz”.
6. Set the value of “Flux @ 60 Hz” to be 100 less than that of “Flux @ 55 Hz”.

5.4.3 ADVANCED MANUAL TUNING PROCEDURE

The following parameters were reassigned as follows:
PF @ rated load → Flux @ 10Hz (leave the integer zero and use the four decimals only)
Stator leakage inductance → Magnetizing inductance for 50 Hz
Rotor leakage inductance → Magnetizing inductance for 45 Hz
Magnetizing inductance → Magnetizing inductance for 35 Hz

The ‘Magnetizing Inductance’ is factory set to 60mH. This should work for most motors. However, some motors
require a higher value as speed increases. For instance, an MGT machine requires the following values:
Magnetizing inductance for 50 Hz = 90mH (other machines may require even higher value, i.e. 140mH)
Magnetizing inductance for 45 Hz = 90mH
Magnetizing inductance for 35 Hz = 70mH

Step 1: Set speed deviation limit to 2Hz.

Step 2: Set inspection speed to10Hz.
Step 3: Run lift in inspection mode, down direction from highest floor (After having adjusted the counter weight).
Determine the lowest value of Flux @ 10Hz that will keep the lift running and reaching 10Hz.
Example: PF at rated load Set to 0.2000 → Success
Set to 0.1900 → Success
Set to 0.1800 → fail
Set to 0.1900 and proceed to next step
Step 4: Set inspection speed to 35Hz.
Step 5: Run lift in inspection mode, down direction from highest floor. Determine the lowest value of Flux @ 35Hz
that will keep the lift running and reaching 35Hz.
Example: Flux @ 35Hz Set to 2000 → Success
Set to 1900 → Success
Set to 1800 → fail
Set to 1900 and proceed to next step
Step 6: Repeat step 5 with inspection speed= 45Hz and adjusting Flux @ 45Hz
Step 7: Repeat step 5 with inspection speed= 50Hz and adjusting Flux @ 50Hz
Step 8: Set speed deviation limit back to 10Hz.

Note 1: in the event of failing to reach a value that starts lift and make it travel at desired speed. Increase speed
deviation limit by one.
Note 2: If the elevator speed is not stable (fluctuating periodically), try decreasing Kpin to 6000.

What can go wrong:

1. Encoder + coupler (Broken or loose).
2. Absence of shielding and/or earth.
3. Loose wires either on the supply side or motor side.
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INSTALLATION GUIDE

Step 1

• Install and wire the panel according to wiring diagrams provided by the panel assembler.
• The power line inputs (R, S and T) should feed the filter (with filter body properly connected to ground), than
the contactors and finally the drive.
• The brake resistor should be connected to the drive and its casing should be grounded.
• The drive casing should be properly grounded (connected to earth).
• The motor power should be connected using shielded cable with its shield properly grounded or alternatively
the motor cable can run in a flexible metallic tube properly grounded.
• Double-check all connections.

Step 2

• Make sure that the board is in the Inspection Mode (Inspection switch should be opened)
• Power the panel.
• Attempt turning the machine manually and verify that the frequency feedback on the drive is reading some
arbitrary value. If not, check the connection and coupling of the incremental encoder.
• Check and verify that the mechanical brake is disengaging properly when powered.
• Attempt starting the elevator in the up direction in inspection mode. Three scenarios can happen:
1. The elevator goes up. Success.
2. The elevator goes down instead of up, switch the forward and reverse control wires on the drive.
3. The elevator barely moves. A speed deviation error is signaled by the drive. Switch the U and V
phases that are feeding the motor. Recycle the power and reattempt.

Step 3

• Using the elevator in the inspection mode, adjust the position of all magnets according to the layout provided
on the ECBAB V3.x WIRING DIAGRAM – INPUTS (SHEET 5 of 8); refer to section 7 APPENDIX A.
• The slow down distance should be set to the value shown on the drive or alternatively any slow down distance
can be used and set the values of T4, T5 and T6 so that the drive shows this distance as well.
• If you are using bi-stable magnetic switches, proceed with inspection travel to terminal floors to properly set
their contacts.