Output frequency
SJ200 Inverter
Constant torque

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Torque and Constant Volts/Hertz Operation

In the past, AC variable speed drives used an open loop (scalar) technique to control speed. The constant-volts-per-hertz operation maintains a constant ratio between the applied voltage and the applied frequency. With these conditions, AC induction motors inherently delivered constant torque across the operating speed range. For some applications, this scalar technique was adequate.

Output voltage

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Today, with the advent of sophisticated microprocessors and digital signal processors (DSPs),

it is possible to control the speed and torque of AC induction motors with unprecedented accuracy. The SJ200 utilizes these devices to perform complex mathematical calculations required to achieve superior performance. The technique is referred to as intelligent sensorless vector control (iSLV). It allows the drive to continuously monitor its output voltage and current, and their relationship to each other. From this it mathematically calculates two vector currents. One vector is related to motor flux current, and the other to motor torque current. The ability to separately control these two vectors is what allows the SJ200 to deliver extraordinary low-speed performance and speed control accuracy.

Inverter Input and Three-Phase Power

The Hitachi SJ200 Series of inverters includes two sub-groups: the 200V class and the 400V class inverters. The drives described in this manual may be used in either the United States or Europe, although the exact voltage level for commercial power may be slightly different from country to country. Accordingly, a 200V class inverter requires (nominal) 200 to 240VAC, and a 400V class inverter requires from 380 to 480VAC. Some 200V class inverters will accept single-phase or three-phase power, but all 400V class inverters require a three-phase power supply.

TIP: If your application only has single phase power available, refer to SJ200 inverters of 3HP or less; they can accept single phase input power.

The common terminology for single phase power is Line (L) and Neutral (N). Three- phase power connections are usually labeled Line 1 [R/L1], Line 2 [S/L2] and

Line 3 [T/L3]. In any case, the power source should include an earth ground connection. That ground connection will need to connect to the inverter chassis and to the motor frame (see “Wire the Inverter Output to Motor” on page 2–22).