Detailed operation – Rockwell Automation 20B PowerFlex 700 AC Drives Vector Control (v4.001 and up) User Manual

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Appendix C

Application Notes

Detailed Operation

Mode

Description

Coast to
Stop

Coast is selected by setting [Stop Mode A/B] to a value of “0.” When in Coast to Stop, the drive
acknowledges the Stop command by shutting off the drive output and releasing control of the motor.
The load and motor will coast until the kinetic energy is dissipated.

DC Brake to
Stop

This method uses DC injection of the motor to Stop and/or hold the load. DC Brake is selected by
setting [Stop Mode A/B] to a value of “3.” The amount of time that braking will be applied is
programmed in [DC Brake Time] and the magnitude of the current used for braking is programmed in
and [DC Brake Level]. This mode of braking will generate up to 40% of rated motor torque for braking
and is typically used for low inertia loads with infrequent Stop cycles.
1. On Stop, three-phase drive output goes to zero (off).
2. Drive outputs DC voltage on the last used phase at the level programmed in [DC Brake Level],

parameter 158. This voltage causes a “stopping” brake torque. If the voltage is applied for a time
that is longer than the actual possible stopping time, the remaining time will be used to attempt to
hold the motor at zero speed (decel profile “B” on the diagram above).

3. DC voltage to the motor continues for the amount of time programmed in [DC Brake Time],

parameter 159. Braking ceases after this time expires.

4. After the DC Braking ceases, no further power is supplied to the motor. The motor/load may or may

not be stopped. The drive has released control of the motor/load (decel profile “A” on the diagram
above).

5. The motor, if rotating, will coast from its present speed for a time that is dependent on the

remaining kinetic energy and the mechanics of the system (inertia, friction, etc.).

6. Excess motor current and/or applied duration, could cause motor damage. The user is also

cautioned that motor voltage can exist long after the Stop command is issued. The right
combination of Brake Level and Brake Time must be determined to provide the safest, most
efficient stop (decel profile “C” on the diagram above).

Coast Time is load dependent

Stop

Command

Time

Output Voltage

Bus Voltage

Output Current

Motor Speed

Command Speed

Stop

Command

DC Brake Time

(A)

(C)

(B)