14 G7 ASD Operation Manual
Operation Above 60 Hz
A motor produces more noise and vibration when it is operated at frequencies above 60 Hz. Also, when
operating a motor above 60 Hz, the rated limit of the motor or it s bear ings m ay be ex ceeded; t his m ay void
the motor warranty.
Contact the motor manufacturer for additional information before operating the motor above 60 Hz.
Power Factor Correction
DO NOT connect a power factor correction capacitor or surge absorber to the output of the ASD.
If the ASD is used with a motor that is equipped with a capacitor for power factor correction, remove the
capacitor from the motor.
Connecting either of these devices to the output of the ASD may cause the ASD to malfunction a nd trip,
or the output device may cause an over-current condition resulting in damage to the device or the ASD.
Light Load Conditions
When a motor is operated under a continuous light load (i.e., at a load of less than 50% of its rated
capacity) or it drives a load which produces a very small amount of inertia, it may become unsta ble and
produce abnormal vibration or trips because of an over-current condition. In such a case, the carrier
frequency may be lowered to compensate for this undesirable condition (see Program ⇒ Special Control
Parameters ⇒ Carrier Frequency).
Note: For proper operation, the carrier frequency must be 2.2 kHz or above except when
operating in the Constant Torque, Variable Torque, or the 5-Point Setting mod es.
Motor/Load Combinations
When the ASD is used in combination with on e of the following motors or loads, it may result in unstable
operation.
• A motor with a rated capacity that exceeds the motor capacity recommended for the ASD.
• An explosion-proof motor.
When using the ASD with an explosion-proof motor or other special motor types, lower the carrier
frequency to stabilize the operation. DO NOT set the carrier frequency below 2.2 kHz if operating the
system in the vector control mode.
Note: For proper operation, the carrier frequency must be 2.2 kHz or above except when
operating in the Constant Torque, Variable Torque, or the 5-Point Setting mod es.
• If the motor that is coupled to a load that has a large backlash or a reciprocating load, use one of the
following procedures to stabilize its operation.
• Adjust the S-pattern acceleration/deceleration setting,
• If in the Vect or control mode, adjust the response time, or
• Switch to the Constant Torque control mode.