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Setup - Preliminary recommendations

Prior to switching on the drive

Prior to configuring the drive

Using the drive with motor having a different size

The motor could have different rating than drive. In case of smaller motor, there is no specific calculation. The motor current has to be set
on Motor thermal current ItH parameter page 94. In case of higher size of motor, possible up to 2 sizes (example is using a 4 kW (5.5HP)
on a 2.2 kW (3 HP) drive) it is necessary to ensure motor current and actual motor power will not pass over nominal power of drive.

Line contactor

Use with a smaller rated motor or without a motor

• In factory settings mode, Output Phase loss OPL page 94 is active (OPL set to YES). To check the drive in a test or maintenance
environment without having to switch to a motor with the same rating as the drive (particularly useful in the case of high power drives),
deactivate Output Phase loss OPL (OPL set to nO).
•Set Motor control type Ctt page 57 to Std in Motor control menu drC-.
DANGER
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Ensure that all logic inputs are inactive to help prevent an accidental startup.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Altivar 12 drive.
• Any changes made to the parameter settings must be performed by qualified personnel.
• Ensure that all logic inputs are inactive to help prevent an accidental startup when modifying parameters.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE
• Avoid operating the contactor frequently to avoid premature aging of the filter capacitors.
• Power cycling must be MORE than 60 seconds.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
CAUTION
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR
Motor thermal protection will not be provided by the drive if the motor rating current is less than 20% of the rated drive current. Provide
an alternative means of thermal protection.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.