TMEIC TMdrive-30/TMdrive-P30 IGBT Inverter/Converter Operation Manual

TMEIC TMdrive-30/TMdrive-P30 IGBT Inverter/Converter Operation Manual

Equipment division of labor

TMdrive-30: IGBT inverter: receives DC bus, drives AC asynchronous motor, and performs speed regulation transmission;

TMdrive-P30: IGBT Active Front End Converter (AFE): converts AC power into a controllable DC bus, providing feedback and regeneration capabilities, and serves as a common DC power supply for multiple TMdrive-30 inverters. The entire device is a cabinet type high-power transmission system with high voltage level. This manual focuses on safe operation, start stop process, specifications, interfaces, communication, hardware structure, panel operation, faults and maintenance.

Product Overview and Specifications

2.1 Core Features

Hardware: high-power IGBT power devices, PP7 power electronics dedicated 32-bit processor; Supports two-level and three-level NPC topologies.

TMdrive-30 inverter: fully digital vector control, four quadrant operation; Support PLG pulse encoder, rotary transformer resolver, sensorless vector, V/f control; Support single machine, dual machine parallel Twin drive; Support parallel connection of multiple motors (sensorless mode).

TMdrive-P30 active front-end: sine PWM rectification, input power factor can reach 0.95 or above, suppressing grid harmonics; Regenerated energy can be fed back to the power grid as a common DC bus power source.

Supporting PC maintenance tools: complete parameter settings, fault tracing Traceback, debugging analysis.

Rich communication: TOSLINE-S20 (Toshiba Fiber Optic) ISBus、DeviceNet、PROFIBUS‑DP。

2.2 Comparison of Control Modes (TMdrive-30)

Key points of control mode

PLG encoder vector velocity response ω c maximum 60rad/s; Accuracy ± 0.01% for digital instructions; Support R2 motor winding temperature compensation (requires PT100)

The resolver also rotates the transformer vector at 60 rad/s; Support 1 ×/4 × rotation

Sensorless vector (single machine) minimum 1.8Hz, speed response 20rad/s, accuracy ± 0.5%

Sensorless vector (parallel connection of multiple motors) with a minimum speed of 5%; The motor parameters and moment of inertia must be consistent; During operation, it is allowed to increase or decrease the motor load (limited conditions)

V/f control without speed feedback, equipped with slip compensation, current limit 0-400%

TMdrive-P30: Voltage control+D-Q axis current control, with VSC voltage saturation suppression and RCV reactive current control options.

2.3 Power rating

TMdrive-30 inverter: 1500kVA, 2000kVA; Twin dual model 3000/4000kVA, DC bus 1800Vdc.

TMdrive-P30 AFE converter: single machine 1700kW; dual machine 2 × 1700kW; AC input 1100V ± 10%; Output DC up to 1800Vdc; The output capability decreases linearly with the input voltage.

Overload capacity: Supports short-term overload of 60 seconds: 150%, 175%, 200%, 250%, 300% levels.

2.4 Complete protection function

There are two types of faults: hardware direct IGBT shutdown and software failure. The faults include major fault shutdown, moderate fault, and alarm.

Current class: AC overcurrent OCA, IGBT through short circuit OCD; 5/5-minute effective value overload OL5/OL20; Current limiting timer CL_T; Low frequency stall.

Voltage category: DC overvoltage OVP, undervoltage UVP.

Speed protection (inverter): overspeed OSS, frequency exceeding OSs_FO; Speed sensor malfunction SP-ERR.

Hardware device protection: fan failure, IGBT heatsink overheating OH_T; Various types of fuses are blown; CPU watchdog malfunction; Door interlock P_SW; External safety interlock UVS.

Motor Protection: Motor Overheated M-OH; Motor temperature sensor malfunction; Electromagnetic brake malfunction BR_S.

Unique to P30 inverter: Pre charge fault PRE-F, ground detection GR.

The manual provides a complete list of fault codes. For detailed information on faults, please refer to manual 6F3A4791.

2.5 Model Code

TMdrive-30 Example VT35JC152: VT35=TMdrive-30, J Japanese specification, C voltage level, 152 represents 1500 frame.

TMdrive-P30 Example VT3GJC202: VT3G=TMdrive-P30202 represents a 2000 frame (1700kW).

Hardware interface

3.1 Power Supply and Grounding

TMdrive-30: Only accepts external common DC bus (2 × 900Vdc); Control power supply 200/230VAC.

TMdrive-P30: AC main input 1100VAC, control power supply 200/230VAC.

Strictly distinguish between grounding systems: main power grounding EHT, control grounding ED; separate grounding busbars, C-type grounding, grounding resistance ≤ 100 Ω; The shielding ends of the motor cable are grounded.

3.2 Motor and Speed Sensor (TMdrive-30)

Motor wiring: It is not allowed to replace the motor power cable to modify the direction of rotation; The steering is completely dependent on the parameter $CSVNet RPM setting, and after changing the parameter, the control power needs to be restarted to take effect.

PLG differential encoder: frequency upper limit of 10kHz; Board model ARND-3120A.

Resolver rotary transformer: supports 1 ×/4 ×, recommends multiple models of Tamagawa rotary transformers; Specialized cables; Board ARND-3120B.

Sensorless vector: no pulse output; Low speed performance is limited; After replacing the motor, the parameters need to be readjusted.

Motor temperature detection: supports ST-3A 1k Ω platinum resistance; PT100 requires an external RTD unit Weidm ü ller WTS4 PT100/3V.

3.3 I/O interface

P-I/O hardware switch quantity: 8-channel optocoupler DI; multi-channel DO; DI0 fixed allocation external safety interlock UVS; The remaining DI/DO can freely map internal sequence state words through parameters.

Analog input AI: 2 channels, ± 10V/4-20mA jumper selection, 12 bit ADC; Support software tuning for gain and offset.

Analog output AO: General 3-channel AO; Measurement D/A 5-channel; It can map internal variables such as speed, torque, and current.

3.4 Multi class Communication Interface (Scan+Message Transmission Modes)

Scan: Periodic real-time exchange of control words, set values, and feedback; Message: Non periodic, upload fault tracing, parameter reading and writing.

Bus type, board model, key parameters

TOSLINE-S20 (Toshiba Fiber Optic) ARND-8213/8217 F07/FC fiber optic connector; Support driver driver master-slave data exchange

ISBus ARND‑8204A RJ45； Maximum 32 stations, 5Mbps

DeviceNet ARND-8127A supports 4W/4W and 4W/10W modes

PROFIBUS-DP V0 ARND-8130A PROFIDRIVE standard; Mode 4 (Universal 6-Word)/Mode 5 (Sequential Bit Mode)

Key points of communication mechanism:

Heartbeat HB signal, master-slave mutual transmission and reception, heartbeat does not flip to determine communication fault TL_f3;

Define SERSEQDATA input sequence words and SSEQ_oUT output sequence words, including emergency stop QSTOP, start EXT, interlock IL, ready READY, FAULT fault, ALARM alarm, enable and other bits;

Support master-slave driven data exchange (TOSLINE-S20 only), used for master-slave load balancing and tension control;

Malfunctions: CPU failure of TL-F1 local machine, initialization error of TL-F2, communication failure of TL-F3 bus, communication failure between TL-F4 drivers.

3.5 Drive topology main circuit

TMdrive-30 inverter topology: two-level, three-level NPC; Single machine 1500/2000kVA; Twin twin parallel 3000-4000kVA.

TMdrive-P30 active front-end: two-level, three-level; Single machine 1700kW; dual machine parallel connection.

Control circuit: speed loop ASPR/ASR; Torque/current D-Q axis decoupling control; Tension control options; Automatic demagnetization; Jog JOG; Emergency operation mode E-HOLD.

Cabinet structure and operation panel

Cabinet size: overall height 2300mm; different frame widths; The total weight of the machine is 1300~2600kg, and the front door is maintained.

Local operation panel

5s: Retrieve the first fault FI record

10s: Test display

15 seconds: Software reset (live initialization, no need to disconnect the main power supply)

20s: Perform a complete software reset

3-digit seven segment digital tube; READY (green), RUN (green), ALARM/AULT (red); FAULTRARESET button; Panel interlocking switch; TOOL Ethernet debugging port.

Display mode cycle switching: device model software version → operation data display (speed, current, power) → preparation status PI --- (display failure code) → FI first fault record.

Long press button function:

Rescue Relief Mode: Press and hold FAULTRARESET while powering on. When the network parameters are damaged and the PC tool cannot connect, enter Rescue Mode to modify the network configuration; Display code 998/999.

Maintenance

Daily inspection: operation sound, fan, temperature, indicator lights;

Regular maintenance: cleaning of the main circuit and control board; Check the cabinet structure;

Suggested replacement cycle: cooling fan for 3 years; Electrolytic capacitor for 7 years; Power supply unit for 7 years; The fuse is 7 years old.

Unauthorized hardware modifications are strictly prohibited; The movement and scrapping of equipment shall follow the local electrical hazardous waste treatment.

Parameter management and fault recovery

Parameter storage: EEPROM non-volatile; RAM operation; Modifying parameters must be saved, otherwise it will be lost due to power failure;

Fault handling: Read Traceback trace records; Hardware malfunction replacement unit (IPU); Parameter damage: Reload backup parameters from PC maintenance tool.