2354235 11/2008

Altivar 21
Variable speed drives for
asynchronous motors

Installation Manual
09/2009
AAV85581

www.schneider-electric.com
Contents

Important information __________________________________________________________________________________________ 4

Before you begin______________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
Steps for setting up the drive ____________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Preliminary recommandations ___________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Storing and shipping ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Lifting and handling _____________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Drive Ratings ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Dimensions and weights_______________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Mounting and temperature conditions ____________________________________________________________________________ 12
Removing the protective cover ___________________________________________________________________________ 12
Mounting methods _____________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Derating curves _______________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Minimum air flow rates __________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Position of the charging LED ___________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Installing option card__________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Wiring _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Wiring recommendations ________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Branch circuit protection ________________________________________________________________________________ 20
Output wiring _________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Grounding ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Terminals __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
How to open the front cover up to 18.5 kW __________________________________________________________________ 22
How to open the front cover from 22 kW ____________________________________________________________________ 22
Power terminals _______________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Control terminals ______________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Connection diagram ____________________________________________________________________________________ 28
Logic input switch _____________________________________________________________________________________ 29
Use on an impedance grounded system __________________________________________________________________________ 30
Motor thermal protection_______________________________________________________________________________________ 31
Electromagnetic compatibility ___________________________________________________________________________________ 32

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Important information

PLEASE NOTE

Please read these instructions carefully and examine the equipment in order to familiarize yourself with the device before installing,
operating or carrying out any maintenance work on it.

The following special messages that you will come across in this document or on the device are designed to warn you about potential risks
or draw your attention to information that will clarify or simplify a procedure.

The addition of this symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that there is an electrical risk that will result
in injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is a safety warning symbol. It warns you of the potential risk of injury. You must comply with all safety messages that
follow this symbol in order to avoid the risk of injury or death.

DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury or equipment
damage.

WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in death, serious injury or equipment damage.

CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in injury or equipment damage.

PLEASE NOTE:
Only qualified personnel are authorized to carry out maintenance work on electrical equipment. Schneider Electric accepts no responsibility
for the consequences of using this device. This document does not constitute an instruction manual for inexperienced personnel.
© 2008 Schneider Electric. All rights reserved.

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Before you begin

Read and follow these precautions before beginning any procedure with this drive.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Altivar 21 (ATV21) drive. Installation, adjustment, repair, and
maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
• The user is responsible for compliance with all international and national electrical code requirements with respect to grounding of
all equipment.
• Many parts of this drive, including the printed circuit boards, operate at the line voltage. DO NOT TOUCH. Use only electrically
insulated tools.
• DO NOT touch unshielded components or terminal strip screw connections with voltage present.
• DO NOT short across terminals PA/+ and PC/– or across the DC bus capacitors.
• Before servicing the drive:
- Disconnect all power.
- Place a “DO NOT TURN ON” label on all power disconnects.
- Lock all power disconnects in the open position.
- Disconnect all power, including external control power that may be present, before servicing the drive. WAIT 15 MINUTES to allow
the DC bus capacitors to discharge. Then follow the “Bus Voltage Measurement Procedure” on page 25 to verify that the DC
voltage is less than 45 V. The drive LED is not an indicator of the absence of DC bus voltage.
• Install and close all covers before applying power or starting and stopping the drive.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Before turning on the drive or upon exiting the configuration menus, ensure that the inputs assigned to the Run command are in a state
that will not cause the drive to run. Otherwise, the motor can start immediately.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL
• The designer of any control scheme must consider the potential failure modes of control paths and, for certain critical control
functions, provide a means to achieve a safe state during and after a path failure. Examples of critical control functions are emergency
stop and overtravel stop.
• Separate or redundant control paths must be provided for critical control functions.
• System control paths may include communication links. Consideration must be given to the implications of unanticipated transmission
delays or failures of the link (1).
• Each implementation of an Altivar 21 drive must be individually and thoroughly tested for proper operation before being placed into
service.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

(1) For additional information refer to NEMA ICS 1.1 (latest edition), “Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation, and Maintenance of
Solid State Control” and to NEMA ICS 7.1 (latest edition), “Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation and
Operation of Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems.”

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Before you begin

WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL
• Set the communication error trip time to stop the drive in case the remote keypad display is deactivated by an unusual event such as
tripping, an operation error, or a power outage.
• Ensure that the communication error trip time is properly set before deactivating the remote keypad display.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

CAUTION
INCOMPATIBLE LINE VOLTAGE
Before turning on and configuring the drive, ensure that the line voltage is compatible with the line voltage range specified on the drive
nameplate. The drive can be damaged if the line voltage is not compatible.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Steps for setting up the drive

INSTALLATION

b 1 Receive and inspect the drive

v Check that the catalog number printed on the label is the same
as that on the purchase order
v Remove the Altivar from its packaging and check that it has not
been damaged in transit

b 2 Check the line voltage

v Check that the line voltage is compatible with the
voltage range of the drive (see pages 9 and 10)
Steps 1 to 4 must
be performed with
the power off. b 3 Mount the drive
v Mount the drive in accordance with the instructions
in this document
v Install any internal and external options

b 4 Wire the drive

v Connect the motor, ensuring that its
connections correspond to the voltage
v Connect the line supply, after making sure
that the power is off
v Connect the control
v Connect the speed reference

PROGRAMMING

v 5 Please refer to the

Programming Manual

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Preliminary recommandations

Before installing the ATV21 drive, read this manual and follow all precautions.

WARNING
DAMAGED PACKAGING
If the packaging appears damaged, it can be dangerous to open it or handle it. Handle with care.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING
DAMAGED EQUIPMENT
Do not operate or install any drive that appears damaged.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Before removing the drive from its packaging, verify that the carton was not damaged in shipping. Carton damage usually indicates improper
handling and the potential for device damage. If any damage is found, notify the carrier and your Schneider Electric representative.

Storing and shipping

If the drive is not immediately installed, store it in a clean, dry area where the ambient temperature is between –25 and +70 °C (–13 to
+158 °F). If the drive must be shipped to another location, use the original shipping material and carton to protect the drive.

Lifting and handling

WARNING
HANDLING AND LIFTING HAZARD
Keep the area below any equipment being lifted clear of all personnel and property. Use the lifting method illustrated in following figure.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

WARNING
RISK OF TOPPLING
• Keep the drive on the pallet until ready to install.
• Never place the drive in an upright position without proper support, such as a hoist, braces, or other mounting supports.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Lifting method

45° • Altivar 21 drives up to ATV21HD18N4 and ATV21W075N4 can be removed from their
max. packaging and installed without a handling device.
• A hoist must be used for higher ratings.
• After removing the drive from its packaging, inspect it for damage. If any damage is found,
notify the carrier and your sales representative.
• Verify that the drive nameplate and label conform to the packing slip and corresponding
purchase order.

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Drive Ratings

Three-phase supply voltage: 200 ... 240 V 50/60 Hz

Motor Line supply (input) Drive (output) Altivar 21
Apparent Total
Max. line current (4) Max. Nominal Transient
power dissipated
Power ratings prospective rated output output current Reference
power at rated
200 V 240 V 240 V line Isc (2) current (1) (1) (3)
load (1)
kW HP A A kVA kA A A W
0.75 1 3.3 2.7 1,1 5 4.6 5.1 63 ATV21H075M3X
1.5 2 6.1 5.1 2,1 5 7.5 8.3 101 ATV21HU15M3X
2.2 3 8.7 7.3 3,0 5 10.6 11.7 120 ATV21HU22M3X
3 — — 10 4,2 5 13.7 15.1 146 ATV21HU30M3X
4 5 14.6 13 5,4 5 16.7 19.3 193 ATV21HU40M3X
5.5 7.5 20.8 17.3 7,2 22 24.2 26.6 249 ATV21HU55M3X
7.5 10 27.9 23.3 9,7 22 32.0 35.2 346 ATV21HU75M3X
11 15 42.1 34.4 14,3 22 46.2 50.8 459 ATV21HD11M3X
15 20 56.1 45.5 18,9 22 61.0 67.1 629 ATV21HD15M3X
18.5 25 67.3 55.8 23,2 22 74.8 82.3 698 ATV21HD18M3X
22 30 80.4 66.4 27,6 22 88.0 96.8 763 ATV21HD22M3X
30 40 113.3 89.5 37,2 22 117 128.7 1085 ATV21HD30M3X

(1) These power, amperage, and wattage ratings apply to:

• Drives ATV21H075M3X to HD15M3X operating at a switching frequency of 12 kHz and operating in a 40 °C (104 °F) ambient.
• Drives ATV21HD18M3X to HD30M3X operating at a switching frequency of 8 kHz, and operating in a 40 °C (104 °F) ambient.
See pages 12–14 for derating curves as a function of switching frequency, ambient temperature, and mounting conditions.
(2) Current on a line supply with the indicated short-circuit current rating.
(3) For 60 seconds.
(4) Typical value for the indicated motor power and for the maximum prospective line Isc.

Three-phase supply voltage: 380 ... 480 V 50/60 Hz

Motor Line supply (input) Drive (output) Altivar 21
Apparent Max. Total
Max. line current (4) power Nominal Transient
prospectiv dissipated
Power ratings rated output output current Reference
e line Isc power at rated
380 V 480 V 380 V current (1) (1) (3)
(2) load (1)
kW HP A A kVA kA A A W
0.75 1 1.7 1.4 1,1 5 2.2 2.4 55 ATV21H075N4
1.5 2 3.2 2.5 2,1 5 3.7 4.0 78 ATV21HU15N4
2.2 3 4.6 3.6 3,0 5 5.1 5.6 103 ATV21HU22N4
3 — 6.2 4.9 4,1 5 7.2 7.9 137 ATV21HU30N4
4 5 8.1 6.4 5,3 5 8.2 10.0 176 ATV21HU40N4
5.5 7.5 10.9 8.6 7,2 22 12.0 13.2 215 ATV21HU55N4
7.5 10 14.7 11.7 9,7 22 16.0 17.6 291 ATV21HU75N4
11 15 21.1 16.8 13,9 22 22.5 24.8 430 ATV21HD11N4
15 20 28.5 22.8 18,7 22 30.5 33.6 625 ATV21HD15N4
18.5 25 34.8 27.8 22,9 22 37.0 40.7 603 ATV21HD18N4
22 30 41.6 33.1 27,3 22 43.5 47.9 626 ATV21HD22N4
30 40 56.7 44.7 37,3 22 58.5 64.4 847 ATV21HD30N4
37 50 68.9 54.4 45,3 22 79 86.9 976 ATV21HD37N4
45 60 83.8 65.9 55,2 22 94 103.4 1253 ATV21HD45N4
55 75 102.7 89 67,6 22 116 127.6 1455 ATV21HD55N4
75 100 141.8 111.3 93,3 22 160 176 1945 ATV21HD75N4

(1) These power, amperage, and wattage ratings apply to:

• Drives ATV21H075N4 to HD15N4 operating at a switching frequency of 12 kHz and operating in a 40 °C (104 °F) ambient.
• Drives ATV21HD18N4 to HD75N4 operating at a switching frequency of 8 kHz, and operating in a 40 °C (104 °F) ambient.
See pages 12–14 for derating curves as a function of switching frequency, ambient temperature, and mounting conditions.
(2) Current on a line supply with the indicated short-circuit current rating.
(3) For 60 seconds.
(4) Typical value for the indicated motor power and for the maximum prospective line Isc.

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Dimensions and weights

The figures below shows outline drawings of the ATV21 drives and the tables gives the dimensions and weights of the various models.

J
Ø

H
b

2xM5

K
c G

b1
= =
a
c1 M5 t 4xM4

ATV21H Dimensions mm (in.) Weight kg

a b b1 c c1 G H J Ø (lb)
075M3X, U15M3X, U22M3X 1.80
107 143 49 150 67.3 93 121.5 5 5 (3.978)
075N4, U15N4, U22N4 (4.2) (5.6) (1.93) (5.9) (2.65) (3.6) (4.7) (0.20) (0.20) 2.00
(4.42)
U30M3x, U40M3X 3.05
142 184 48 150 88.8 126 157 6.5 5 (6.741)
U30N4, U40N4, U55N4 (5.6) (7.2) (1.8) (5.9) (3.50) (4.9) (6.1) (0.26) (0.20) 3.35
(7.404)
J

4xØ
b

2xM5

c = G =
b1

a
b1

c1 4xM4 M5 t

ATV21H Dimensions mm (in.) Weight kg

a b b1 c c1 G H J Ø (lb)
U55M3X, U75M3X 180 232 75 170 134.8 160 210 5 5 6.10
(7) (9.1) (2.9) (6.7) (5.31) (6.3) (8.2) (0.20) (0.20) (13.481)
U40M3X, D11M3X, D15M3X 245 329.5 75 190 147.6 225 295 7 6 11.50
(9.6) (13) (2.9) (7.5) (5.8) (8.8) (11.6) (0.28) (0.24) (25.4)

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Dimensions and weights

J
b

H
4xØ ØM5

c = G =

b1
a

c1

ATV21H Dimensions mm (in.) Weight kg

a b b1 c c1 G H J Ø (lb)
D22M3X 27.40
240 420 122 214 120 206 403 10 6 (60.554)
D22N4, D30N4 (9.4) (16.5) (4.8) (8.4) (4.72) (8.1) (15.8) (0.39) (0.24) 26.40
(58.344)
D37N4, D45N4 240 550 113 244 127 206 529 10 6 23.50
(9.4) (21.65) (4.45) (9.61) (5.0) (8.1) (20.83) (0.39) (0.24) (51.81)
J
b

4xØ9 ØM8

c = G =
b1

c1

ATV21H Dimensions mm (in.) Weight kg

a b b1 c c1 G H J Ø (lb)
D30M3X 320 630 118 290 173 280 604.5 10 9 38.650
(12.5) (24.8) (4.65) (11.4) (6.81) (11) (23.8) (0.39) (0.35) (85.42)
D55N4, D75N4 320 630 118 290 173 280 604.5 10 9 39.70
(12.5) (24.8) (4.65) (11.4) (6.81) (11) (23.8) (0.39) (0.35) (87.74

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Mounting and temperature conditions

• Install the drive vertically, ± 10°.

• Do not place the drive close to heat sources.
• Leave sufficient free space around the drive to ensure that air can
(2)
50

circulate from the bottom to the top of the unit.

• Leave a minimum of 10 mm (0.4 in.) of free space in front of the drive.
(2)
50

10
(0.4) Dimensions
mm (in.)

Removing the protective cover

See “Mounting methods”, page 11 to determine the type of mounting appropriate for your application before removing the protective cover
from the drive.
When IP20 protection is adequate, remove the protective cover on top of the drive as shown below.
For UL Type 1 protection, leave the protective cover on top of the drive and install a conduit entry kit.

ATV21H 075M3X to D18M3X, and ATV21H D22M3X to D30M3X and

ATV21H 075N4 to D18N4 ATV21H D22N4 to D30N4

Mounting methods
Type A Free space u 50 mm (2 in.) on each side, with the protective cover in place.
mounting
u 50 mm u 50 mm
(2 in.) (2 in.)

Type B Drives mounted side-by-side, with the protective cover removed

mounting (degree of protection becomes open type IP20).

Type C Free space u 50 mm (2 in.) on each side, with the protective cover removed
mounting (degree of protection becomes open type IP20).

u 50 mm u 50 mm
(2 in.) (2 in.)

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Mounting and temperature conditions

Derating curves
The curves illustrate the drive nominal current derating percentage (I/In%) as a function of the temperature, switching frequency, and the
type of mounting.
For example, 80% derating of a 20 hp, 460 V ATV21 drive nominally rated for 30.5 amperes continuously: 30.5 x 0.8 = 24.4 (15 hp).
For intermediate temperatures, interpolate between two curves.

ATV21H075M3X ATV21HU15M3X
I/In
I/In
100
100
40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
90
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
80 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 80 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
70

60 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C

60

50 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B

50

40 Switching frequency (kHz)

6 8 10 12 14 16 40 Switching frequency (kHz)
6 8 10 12 14 16

AT21HU22M3X ATV21HU30M3X, ATV21HU40M3X

I/In I/In
100 100

90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
80 80 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
70 70
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
60
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 60 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
50 50

40 Switching frequency (kHz) 40 Switching frequency (kHz)

6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

ATV21HU55M3X ATV21HU75M3X
I/In I/In
100 100
40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
90 90 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
80 80
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
70
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
70

60 60

50 50

40 Switching frequency (kHz) 40 Switching frequency (kHz)

6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

ATV21HD11M3X ATV21HD15M3X
I/In I/In
100 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 100
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
90 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 90 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
80 80
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
70 70
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B

60 60

50 50

40 Switching frequency (kHz) 40 Switching frequency (kHz)

6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

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Mounting and temperature conditions

ATV21HD18M3X ATV21HD22M3X
I/In I/In
100 100

90
90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
80 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
80 70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
60
70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
60 40 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 30
50
20

40 Switching frequency (kHz) 10 Switching frequency (kHz)

6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

ATV21HD30M3X ATV21HU75N4
I/In I/In
100 100

90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C

90
80

70 80
40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
60
70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
40 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 60
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
30
50 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
20 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
10
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 40 Switching frequency (kHz)
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16
Switching frequency (kHz)

ATV21HU15N4 ATV21HU22N4
I/In I/In
100 100

90 90

80 80
40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
60 60 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
50
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 50
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
40 Switching frequency (kHz) 40 Switching frequency (kHz)
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

ATV21HU30N4, ATV21HU40N4 ATV21HU55N4

I/In I/In
100 100

90
90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
80 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
80 70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 60 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
70
50 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
60 40 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
30
50
20
40 Switching frequency (kHz) 10 Switching frequency (kHz)
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

ATV21HU75N4 ATV21HD11N4
I/In I/In
100 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 100
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
90 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
80 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 80 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
70 70
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
60 60 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C

50 50

40 Switching frequency (kHz) 40 Switching frequency (kHz)

6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

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ATV21HD15N4 ATV21HD18N4
I/In I/In
100 100

90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 90 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
80 80
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 70 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C

60 60
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
50 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 50
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
40 Switching frequency (kHz) 40 Switching frequency (kHz)
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16

ATV21HD22N4 ATV21HD30N4
I/ I/In
100 100

90 90

80 80
40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
70 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 70

60 60

50 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 50

50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
40 40 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
30 30
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
20 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 20 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
10 10
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16
Switching frequency (kHz) Switching frequency (kHz)

ATV21HD37N4 ATV21HD45N4
I/In I/In
100 100

90 90

80 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 80 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
70 70

60 60

50 50 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C

50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
40 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B 40 50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
30 30
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
20 20
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
10 10
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16
Switching frequency (kHz) Switching frequency (kHz)

ATV21HD55N4 ATV21HD75N4
I/ I/In
100 100

90 90

80 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C 80

70 70

60
50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C 60 40 °C (104 °F) mounting types A, B and C
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
50 50 50 °C (122 °F) mounting types A and C
40 40
50 °C (122 °F) mounting type B
30 30
60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C 60 °C (140 °F) mounting types A and C
20 20
60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B 60 °C (140 °F) mounting type B
10 10
6 8 10 12 14 16 6 8 10 12 14 16
Switching frequency (kHz) Switching frequency (kHz)

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Mounting and temperature conditions

Minimum air flow rates

If you are installing the drive in a Type 1 enclosure, provide forced ventilation at a rate at least equal to the value listed below each drive.

Minimum ventilation rates

Flow rate
For drive
m3/hour ft3/min
ATV21H075M3X 22 13
ATV21HU15M3X 35 21
ATV21HU22M3X 41 25
ATV21HU30M3X 50 30
ATV21HU40M3X 66 39
ATV21HU55M3X 85 50
ATV21HU75M3X 118 70
ATV21HD11M3X 157 93
ATV21HD15M3X 215 127
ATV21HD18M3X 239 141
ATV21HD22M3X 261 154
ATV21HD30M3X 371 219
ATV21H075N4 19 12
ATV21HU15N4 27 16
ATV21HU22N4 35 21
ATV21HU30N4 47 28
ATV21HU40N4 60 36
ATV21HU55N4 74 44
ATV21HU75N4 100 59
ATV21HD11N4 147 87
ATV21HD15N4 206 122
ATV21HD18N4 214 126
ATV21HD22N4 214 126
ATV21HD30N4 290 171
ATV21HD37N4 334 197
ATV21HD45N4 429 252
ATV21HD55N4 498 293
ATV21HD75N4 666 392

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Ventilation
When mounting the drive inside a Type 12 or IP54 enclosure, follow these ventilation precautions:

• Observe the minimum clearance distances shown on page 11.

• If necessary, install a stirring fan to circulate the air inside the enclosure, to prevent hot spots in the drive, and to distribute the heat
uniformly to surfaces used for convection cooling.

CAUTION
CONDENSATION
Where condensation is possible, keep the drive powered up when the motor is not running, or install thermostatically controlled strip
heaters.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Position of the charging LED

Before working on the drive, remove all power and wait 15 minutes to allow the DC bus to discharge. Then measure the DC bus voltage
between the PA/+ and PC/– terminals.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Read and understand the precautions in “Before You Begin” starting on page 4 before performing this procedure.

Failure to follow this instruction will result in death or serious injury.

Capacitor charging LED

The capacitor charging LED on the RUN %

drive is not an indicator of the PRG

MON
Hz

absence of DC bus voltage. It only Loc

MODE
indicates when the capacitor is at Rem

full charge. ENT

RUN STOP

The DC bus voltage can exceed 1,000 Vdc. Use a properly rated voltage-sensing device when performing this procedure. To measure the
DC bus voltage:

1 Disconnect all power.

2 Wait 15 minutes to allow the DC bus to discharge.

3 Measure the voltage of the DC bus between the PA/+ and PC/– terminals to ensure that the voltage is less than 45 Vdc.

4 If the DC bus capacitors do not discharge completely, contact your local Schneider Electric representative. Do not repair or operate the
drive.

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Installing option card

These should ideally be installed once the drive is mounted and before wiring it.

Install the communication card in ATV21 as follows.

1 Turn off the input power of ATV21 and wait for at least 15 minutes and then check that the CHARGE lamp on ATV21 is no longer lit.

2 Open the ATV21 front cover, remove the terminal board fixing screw and take off the ATV21 standard terminal board.See paragraph How
to open the front cover, page 21.Be careful not to lose the terminal board fixing screw when removed since it may be used again.

3 Make the power and control the wiring connections to the drive before installing communication card.

4 Please attach the insulating sheet in ATV21. (Fix to the terminal board fixing screw hole and ATV21 catch pin.)

5 Install the communication card over the insulating sheet and secure it with the board fixing screw (M3 tapping screw tightening torque:
0.7 to 0.8Nm).

6 Stick the cabling label for communication card on the standard cabling label stuck on the reverse side of the ATV21 front cover. And stick
the communication card nameplate near the standard nameplate. Be careful not to cover slits on the ATV21 enclosure.

Note: To install or remove the terminal board, make it slide in or out in parallel with board.

Cabling label position

Terminal board M3 fixing screw
(tightening torque 0.7 to 0.8 Nm)

Card fixing screw hole

Stick the communication card

Example nameplate

ATV21 nameplate

ATV21 Standard Insulating seat Communication card

terminal board (attached)

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Wiring

Wiring recommendations
Good wiring practice requires the separation of control circuit wiring from all power (line) wiring. In addition, power wiring to the motor must
have the maximum possible separation from all other power wiring, whether from the same drive or other drives.
Do not run power and control wiring, or multiple power wiring, in the same conduit. This separation reduces the possibility of coupling
electrical transients from power circuits into control circuits or from motor power wiring into other power circuits.

WARNING
IMPROPER WIRING PRACTICES
• Follow the wiring practices described in this document in addition to those already required by the National Electrical Code and local
electrical codes.
• Do not apply input line voltage to the output terminals (U/T1, V/T2, W/T3).
• Check the power connections before energizing the drive.
• If replacing another drive, verify that all wiring connections to the ATV21 drive comply with all wiring instructions in this manual.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Follow the practices below when wiring ATV21 drives:

• Verify that the voltage and frequency of the input supply line and the voltage, frequency, and current of the motor match the rating on the
drive nameplate.

• Use metallic conduit for all drive wiring. Do not run control and power wiring in the same conduit.

• Separate the metallic conduits carrying power wiring from those carrying control wiring by at least 76 mm (3 in.).

• Separate the non-metallic conduits or cable trays carrying power wiring from the metallic conduit carrying control wiring by at least
305 mm (12 in.).

• Whenever power and control wiring cross, the metallic conduits and non-metallic conduits or trays must cross at right angles.

• Equip all inductive circuits near the drive (such as relays, contactors, and solenoid valves) with noise suppressors.

Branch circuit protection

Refer to NEC Article 430 for sizing of branch circuit conductors. Ensure that all branch circuit components and equipment (such as
transformers, feeder cables, disconnect devices, and protective devices) are rated for the input current of the ATV21 drive, or for the rated
output current, whichever value is larger. The input current of the drives depends on the impedance of the power distribution system and
the available short-circuit current at the drive input terminals.

Tables on page 8 provide input current information to optimally size branch circuit conductors. Do not exceed the short-circuit current rating
shown in the tables. The short-circuit current rating is the available short-circuit current capability on the line side of the fuses or circuit
breakers. A line reactor can be used to add impedance and reduce the available short-circuit current capability to the level allowed by the
drive.

Note: Ensure that the branch circuit feeder protection rating is not less than the rated output current of the drive.

When more than two drives are installed in parallel on a common power line voltage, regardless of voltage rating, an individual line reactor
per drive is recommended. This provides filtering between drives and reduces harmonic distortion when the system is partially loaded.

If starting the drive from line power, limit operations of the line contactor to less than once per minute to avoid premature failure of the filter
capacitors and precharge resistor. Use the logic inputs to command the drive.

WARNING
INADEQUATE OVERCURRENT PROTECTION
• Overcurrent protective devices must be properly coordinated.
• The National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electricity Code require branch circuit protection. Use the fuses recommended in the
catalogue to achieve published short-circuit current ratings.
• Do not connect the drive to a power feeder whose short-circuit capacity exceeds the drive short-circuit current rating listed on the
drive nameplate or in Tables on page 8.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

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Output wiring
The drive is sensitive to the amount of capacitance (either phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground) present on the output power conductors.
Excessive capacitance can cause an overcurrent trip. Follow these guidelines when selecting output cable:

• Cable type: The cable selected must have a low capacitance phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground. Do not use mineral-impregnated
cable because it has a very high capacitance. Immersion of cables in water increases capacitance.

• Cable length: The longer the cable, the greater the capacitance. Cable lengths greater than 30.5 m (100 ft.) can affect the drive and motor
performance.

• When the output cable is in close proximity to other output cables, the drive may fault under some conditions because of high frequency
switching and increased capacitance.

• Do not use lightning arrestors and/or power factor correction capacitors on the output of the drive.

For proper drive short circuit protection, certain values of inductance may be required in the output power wiring. Inductance can be supplied
by the power wiring or auxiliary inductors.

CAUTION
INSUFFICIENT OUTPUT INDUCTANCE
Provide at least 500 mm (20 in.) of cable at the drive output (U/T1, V/T2, W/T3) to ensure a minimum inductance to protect the drive
output from short circuits.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.

Grounding
Ground the drive according to the National Electrical Code and all local codes to ensure safe, dependable operation.

• Connect a copper wire from the equipment ground lug or terminal to the power system ground conductor. Size the wire according to the
drive rating and national and local codes.
• Verify that resistance to ground is 1 W or less. Improper grounding causes intermittent and unreliable operation.

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
Ground the equipment using the provided ground connecting point. The drive panel must be properly grounded before power is applied.

Failure to follow this instruction will result in death or serious injury.

Ground multiple drives below. Do not loop the ground cables or connect them in series.

Grounding multiple drive

YES NO

Drive Drive Drive

Drive Drive Drive

Drive Drive Drive

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Terminals

How to open the front cover up to 18.5 kW

To access the terminals of ATV21 drives:

1. Turn the screw on the front 2. Pull the front panel toward
panel 90° counter- you and swing it open to
clockwise to align the dot on the left.
the screw with the unlock
position.

To avoid damaging the

screw, do not apply Screw
excessive force or turn the
screw more than 90°.

3. Remove the terminal board 4. Remove the wiring port

cover by pulling it up toward cover by pulling it down.
you. Pass the cables through
Terminal
the wiring port, and
board cover connect them to the
terminal board.

Wiring port
cover

How to open the front cover from 22 kW

To access the terminals:

1 Remove the screws.

2 Lift off the cover.

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Power terminals
Arrangement of the power terminals
Connect the power terminals before connecting the control terminals.

A Each power terminal has the structure shown in the figure at left. Connect a cable to A if it has a ring terminal
or to B if it does not have a terminal (bare wire).
B Parts A and B can accommodate different cable sizes.

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
Nm
mm2 AWG
(lb.in)
075M3X, U15M3X,
U22M3X, U30M3X, U40M3X 1.3
Ground screw 6 10
075N4, U15N4, U22N4, (11.5)
U30N4, U40N4
R/L1 S/L2 T/L3
P0 PA/+ PB PC/- U/T1 V/T2 W/T3

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
Nm
mm2 AWG
(lb.in)
U55N4 1.3
6 10
Ground screw (11.5)
U55M3X, U75M3X
2.5
U75N4 16 6
R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 P0 PA/+ PB PC/- U/T1 V/T2 W/T3
(22.0)
D11N4

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
Nm
mm2 AWG
(lb.in)
Ground D11M3X, D15M3X, D18M3X 4.5
screw 25 3
D15N4, D18N4 (40.0)

R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 P0 PA/+ PB PC/- U/T1 V/T2 W/T3

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Terminals

R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 U/T1 V/T2 W/T3

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
Nm
mm2 AWG
(lb.in)
t PA/+ PC/- t D22M3X 24
50 1/0
D22N4, D30N4 (212.0)

Ground screw

R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 U/T1 V/T2 W/T3

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
Nm
mm2 kcmils
(lb.in)
t PA/+ PC/- t
D30M3X 41
150 300
(363.0)
Ground screw

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 U/T1 V/T2 W/T3
Nm
mm2 AWG
(lb.in)
D37N4, D45N4 24
PE PO PA/+ PB PC/- PE 50 1/0
(212.0)
Ground screw

ATV21H Maximum Tightening

wire size torque
R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 U/T1 V/T2 W/T3
Nm
mm2 kcmils
(lb.in)
D55N4, D75N4 41
150 300
PE PA/+ PC/- PE (363.0)

Ground screw

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Power terminal functions

Terminals Function
t Ground terminal (1)
R/L1
S/L2 Power supply
T/L3
U/T1
V/T2 Outputs to the motor
W/T3
PO (2) DC bus (+) polarity (do not use)
PA/+ (2) (3) DC bus (+) polarity
PB DC bus connection (do not use)
PC/– (3) DC bus (–) polarity

(1) ATV21 drives have two ground terminals, one on the power terminal strip and one on the heatsink.
(2) Never remove the jumper between PO and PA/+.
(3) The PA/+ and PC/– terminals can only be used to measure the DC bus voltage.

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Terminals

Control terminals
Connect the control terminals after connecting the power terminals.

DANGER
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
• Prevent accidental grounding of logic inputs configured for sink logic. Accidental grounding can result in unintended activation of drive
functions.
• Protect the signal conductors against damage that could result in unintentional conductor grounding.
• Follow NFPA 79 and EN 60204 guidelines for proper control circuit grounding practices.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING
RISK OF IMPROPER OPERATION
Do not change the setting of switch SW4 unless your system is wired for sink logic.
this instruction can result in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow this instruction can result in death or serious injury.

Refer to “Logic Input Switch” on page 28 for recommended circuit diagrams for source and sink logic.

Arrangement of the control terminals

PLC P24 CC FLA FLB FLC RY RC

SOURCE
Switch: Factory Setting:
PLC
SW4 SOURCE side (positive)
SINK
(Selection of logic type)
SW4 SW2 V (Voltage)
FM VIA (FM voltage/ current selection)
F R RES FM
V V SW3 V (Voltage)
I I (VIA voltage/current selection)
SW2 SW3
Control Terminal Wire Size and Torque:

Maximum wire size: 2.5 mm² (AWG 14)

PP VIA VIB CC Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (5.3 lb.in)

Connector (RJ45)

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Control terminal characteristics

Default
Terminals Function Characteristics
function setting
+24 Vdc input for external power supply for logic inputs
PLC External power supply input
Max. permissible voltage: 50 Vdc
Short-circuit and overload protection: —
P24 Internal supply
24 Vdc supply (min. 21 Vdc, max. 27 Vdc), maximum current: 200 mA
CC Common 0 Vdc common (2 terminals)
1 relay logic output, 1 N/C contact, and 1 N/O contact with common point
Minimum switching capacity: 3 mA for 24 Vdc
FLA,
Maximum switching capacity:
FLB, Fault relay
• On resistive load (cos ϕ = 1): 5 A for 250 Vac or 30 Vdc
FLC
• On inductive load (cos ϕ = 0.4 and L/R = 7 ms): 2 A for 250 Vac or 30 Vdc
Max. response time: 7 ms ± 0.5 ms
Configurable relay outputs
1 relay logic output, 1 N/O contact
Minimum switching capacity: 3 mA for 24 Vdc
Maximum switching capacity:
RY, RC Speed attained
• On resistive load (cos ϕ = 1): 3 A for 250 Vac or 30 Vdc
• On inductive load (cos ϕ = 0.4 and L/R = 7 ms): 2 A for 250 Vac or 30 Vdc
Max. response time: 7 ms ± 0.5 ms
3 programmable logic inputs, 24 Vdc, compatible with level 1 PLC, IEC 65A-
68 standard
Impedance: 3.5 kΩ F: Run forward
Maximum voltage: 30 Vdc (2-wire control)
F
Max. sampling time: 2 ms ±0.5 ms R: Preset speed
R Configurable logic inputs
Multiple assignment makes it possible to configure several functions on one input 1 command
RES
(15 Hz)
Positive logic (Source): State 0 if y 5 Vdc or logic input not wired, state 1 if u 11 Vdc
RES: Fault reset
Negative logic (Sink): State 0 if u 16 Vdc or logic input not wired,
state 1 if y 10 Vdc
1 switch-configurable voltage or current analog output:
• Voltage analog output 0–10 Vdc, minimum load impedance 470 Ω
• Current analog output X–Y mA by programming X and Y from 0 to 20 mA,
maximum load impedance: 500 Ω
FM Configurable analog output Output frequency
Max. sampling time: 2 ms ±0.5 ms
Resolution: 10 bits
Accuracy: ±1 % for a temperature variation of 60 °C
Linearity: ±0.2%
Short-circuit and overload protection:
PP Internal supply available One 10.5 Vdc ± 5% supply for the reference potentiometer (1 to 10 kΩ), —
maximum current: 10 mA
Switch-configurable voltage or current analog input:
• Voltage analog input 0–10 Vdc, impedance 30 kΩ
(max. safe voltage: 24 Vdc)
• Analog current input X–Y mA by programming X and Y from 0 to 20 mA,
with impedance 242 Ω Primary speed
Configurable analog/logic
VIA Max. sampling time: 2 ms ±0.5 ms reference,
input
Resolution: 11 bits 0–10 V
Accuracy: ±0.6% for a temperature variation of 60 °C
Linearity: ±0.15% of the maximum value
This analog input is also configurable as a logic input.
Consult the Altivar 21 Programming Manual for more information.
Voltage analog input, configurable as an analog input or as a PTC probe input.
Voltage analog input:
• 0–10 Vdc, impedance 30 kΩ (max. safe voltage 24 Vdc)
• Max. sampling time: 2 ms ±0.5 ms
• Resolution: 11 bits
Secondary speed
• Accuracy: ±0.6% for a temperature variation of 60 °C
VIB Configurable analog input reference,
• Linearity: ±0.15% of the maximum value
1–10 V
PTC probe input:
• 6 probes max. mounted in series
• Nominal value < 1.5 kΩ
• Trip resistance 3 kW, reset value 1.8 kΩ
• Short-circuit protection < 50 Ω

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Connection diagram
Three-phase connection diagram for the drive at the factory settings.

L1 L2 L3
FLA

FLC

FLB

RY

RC
R / L1

S / L2

T / L3

RES

P24
PLC
W / T3
U / T1

V / T2

PA / +

V1B
VIA

CC

FM
PP
P0

0–10 V

3c

Note: Connect the power terminals before connecting the control terminals. Install surge suppressors on all inductive circuits located near
the drive or coupled to the same circuit.

Refer to the drive nameplate or to the catalogue for recommended fuses. Fast acting or time delay Class J fuses can be used.

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Logic input switch

The logic input switch SW4 assigns the logic input type to either 24 V (source logic) or 0 V (sink logic).

Note: When the logic input is configured for sink logic, grounding the input signals can result in unintended activation of drive functions.

DANGER
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
• Protect the signal conductors against damage that could result in unintentional conductor grounding.
• Follow NFPA 79 and EN 60204 guidelines for proper control circuit grounding practices.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Recommended circuit diagrams for source and sink logic

Source (Positive) Logic Source (Positive) Logic

24 Vdc 24 Vdc
Input Input
Common P24
SW4
SW4
Output F
Source PLC

Output F

Common PLC

Programmable Drive Programmable Drive

Controller Controller

Sink (Negative) Logic Sink (Negative) Logic

24 Vdc 24 Vdc
Input Common PLC Input
SW4
SW4 Output F
Output F
PLC
Sink

Common CC

Programmable Drive Programmable Drive

Controller Controller

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Use on an impedance grounded system

When using the ATV21 drive on a system with an isolated or impedance grounded neutral, use a permanent insulation monitor compatible
with non-linear loads.

ATV21 480 V rated drives feature built-in radio frequency interference (RFI) filters with grounded capacitors. When using the drive on an
impedance grounded system, we recommend that you isolate the RFI filters from ground to prevent reduction of their operating life.

• ATV21H 075N4 to U55N4, ATV21H D22N4 to D30N4: Pull out the jumper to the left of the ground terminal as illustrated below to isolate
the RFI filters.

Normal
(filter connected)

Impedance
grounded system
(filter
disconnected)

• ATV21H U75N4 to D18N4: Connect the cable to the top left of the power terminals as illustrated below to isolate the filters.

Impedance grounded system

(filter disconnected)

Normal
(filter connected,
factory setting)

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Motor thermal protection

Thermal protection is integrated into the drive by continuous calculation of I2t, taking motor speed into account. The motor power rating
must be between 10% and 100% of the drive rating.

CAUTION
LOSS OF MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTION
• Setting the parameter OLn to 2, 3, 6, or 7 (not factory setting) disables the internal motor overload protection function. In this case,
external motor overload protection must be provided. For more information, refer to the Altivar® 21 Programming Manual.
• When using external overload relays connected to the drive output, the overload relay must be capable of operation across the
expected range of drive output frequencies (including direct current).
• When using DC injection braking, the overload relay must be suitable for operation with direct current flowing in the motor. Do not
use overload relays equipped with current transformers for sensing the motor current.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.

If parameter F632 is set to zero (factory setting), the motor thermal state memory is reset to zero when the drive is powered down. For more
information, refer to the Altivar® 21 Programming Manual.
This drive does not provide direct thermal protection for the motor. Consult the motor manufacturer for the thermal capability of the motor
when operated over the desired speed range.

CAUTION
MOTOR OVERHEATING
• If parameter F632 is set to zero (factory setting), the motor thermal state memory is reset to zero when the drive is powered down.
For more information, refer to the Altivar® 21 Programming Manual.
• Use a thermal sensor in the motor as required by the motor manufacturer for protection at all speeds and load conditions.

Failure to follow these instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.

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Electromagnetic compatibility

The ATV21 drive is considered to be a component. It is neither a machine nor a piece of equipment ready for use in accordance with the
European Community directives (machinery directive or electromagnetic compatibility directive). It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that
the machine meets those standards.

Installation recommendations for meeting EN 55011 class A

• Ensure that the grounds of the drive, the motor, and the cable shields are at equal potential.
• Use shielded cables with the shields connected to ground at both ends of the motor cable and control cables. Conduit can be used for
part of the shielding length, provided that there is no break in continuity.
• Ensure maximum separation between the power supply cable (line supply) and the motor cable.

ATV21H 075M3X to D18M3X 1 EMC plate supplied with the ATV21 drive.
ATV21H 075N4 to D18N4
2 ATV21 drive.

3 Non-shielded power supply wires or cables.

4 Non-shielded wires for the output of the safety relay contacts.

2 5 The shields for cables 6 and 7 must be securely attached to the EMC plate with
stainless steel clamps (item 5). Strip cables 6 and 7 to expose the shields. Apply
appropriately-sized clamps around the stripped portion of the cables and fasten them
to the EMC plate.

6 Shielded cable for connection to the motor, with shield connected to ground at both
ends. This shield must not be interrupted. If intermediate terminal blocks are used,
5 they must be in EMC-shielded metal boxes.
1
7 Shielded cable for connection to control/command devices. For applications which
require a large number of conductors, small cross-sections must be used (0.5 mm2,
3 20 AWG). This shield must not be interrupted. If intermediate terminal blocks are
used, they must be in EMC-shielded metal boxes.
8 6 7 4
8 Ground screw. Use this screw for the motor cables on the low power rated drives, as
the ground screw on the heatsink is inaccessible.

AV21H D22M3X to D30M3X If using an additional input filter, connect it directly to the line supply with an unshielded
cable. Then make connection 3 on the drive using the filter output cable.
ATV21H D22N4 to D75N4 Although there is a high frequency equipotential ground connection between the drive,
motor, and cable shielding, you must still connect the PE protective conductors (green-
yellow) to the appropriate terminals on each of the devices. You may also need to
disconnect the shield at the motor end for very long cable runs to alleviate noise
2 generation.

8 8

1 5

3 6 7 4

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