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Innovation Series ™
Medium Voltage – GP Type H Drives
Installation and Startup Guide

Publication: GEH-6130
Issued: 1999-07-13
Innovation Series ™
Medium Voltage – GP Type H Drives
Installation and Startup Guide

© 1999 General Electric Company, USA.
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provide every possible contingency to be met during installation, operation, and
maintenance. If further information is desired or if particular problems arise that are not
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statement that, if not strictly observed, could
result in personal injury or death.
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statement that, if not strictly observed, could
result in damage to or destruction of
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This equipment contains a potential hazard of electric
shock or burn. Only personnel who are adequately
trained and thoroughly familiar with the equipment and
the instructions should install, operate, or maintain this
equipment.
Isolation of test equipment from the equipment under

test presents potential electrical hazards. If the test
equipment cannot be grounded to the equipment under
test, the test equipment’s case must be shielded to
prevent contact by personnel.
To minimize hazard of electrical shock or burn,

approved grounding practices and procedures must be
strictly followed.
To prevent personal injury or equipment damage caused

by equipment malfunction, only adequately trained
personnel should modify any programmable machine.
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Contents
Chapter 1 How to Use This Manual 1-1
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1-1
Structure of the Manual.......................................................................................................... 1-1
Text Conventions Used .......................................................................................................... 1-3
How to Get Help .................................................................................................................... 1-3
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Handling and Mounting Guidelines 2-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 2-1
Overview of Drive Lineup ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Receiving ............................................................................................................................... 2-2
Storage ................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Drive Handling Procedures .................................................................................................... 2-3
Lifting..................................................................................................................................... 2-3
Moving ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Unpacking .............................................................................................................................. 2-4
Weight Estimates ................................................................................................................... 2-5
Handling................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Mounting................................................................................................................................ 2-7
Anchoring Cabinets to Floors and Walls ............................................................................... 2-8
Notes .................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Chapter 3 Cabling and Connections 3-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-1
Grounding .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Control Power .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Cooling System Power............................................................................................. 3-3
Drive Connections.................................................................................................................. 3-3
Power Cabling Guidelines...................................................................................................... 3-5
Preventing Cable Damage...................................................................................................... 3-5
Signal and Communications Cabling Guidelines................................................................... 3-6
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Chapter 4 Grounding and Signal Referencing 4-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
Equipment Grounding............................................................................................................ 4-2
Building Grounding System................................................................................................... 4-3
Signal Reference Structure (SRS) .......................................................................................... 4-3
Notes for Figure 4-1:................................................................................................ 4-5
Notes for Figure 4-2:................................................................................................ 4-7
Contents • i
Chapter 5 Cable Separation and Routing 5-1
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-1
Signal/Power Level Definitions ............................................................................................. 5-2
Low-Level Signals (Level L)................................................................................... 5-2
Medium-Level Signals (Level M)............................................................................ 5-2
High-Level Signals (Level H).................................................................................. 5-3
Power (Level P) ....................................................................................................... 5-4
Class Codes.............................................................................................................. 5-4
Marking Cables to Identify Levels......................................................................................... 5-4
Cableway Spacing Guidelines................................................................................................ 5-5
General Cableway Spacing ...................................................................................... 5-5
Tray/Tray Spacing ................................................................................................... 5-6
Tray/Conduit Spacing .............................................................................................. 5-6
Conduit/Conduit Spacing......................................................................................... 5-7
Cable Routing Guidelines ...................................................................................................... 5-7
Pullboxes and Junction Boxes.................................................................................. 5-7
Transitional Areas.................................................................................................... 5-8
Pulpit Cabling .......................................................................................................... 5-8
Cabling for Revamps ............................................................................................... 5-8
Conduit Around and Through Mill or Machinery Housings.................................... 5-8
RF Interference ........................................................................................................ 5-9
Inside the Drive Cabinet .......................................................................................... 5-9
Suppression ............................................................................................................................ 5-9
Notes .................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Chapter 6 Device Installation 6-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-1
Tachometer Mounting............................................................................................................ 6-1
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Chapter 7 Pre-Startup Installation Checks 7-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-1
Equipment/Material Needed .................................................................................................. 7-2
Safety Equipment..................................................................................................... 7-2
Typical Test Equipment and Tools .......................................................................... 7-2
Optional Test Equipment ......................................................................................... 7-2
Reference Documents .............................................................................................. 7-2
Pre-Power Drive Checks ........................................................................................................ 7-3
Switchgear Checks ................................................................................................................. 7-4
Transformer (T1) Checks ....................................................................................................... 7-4
Customer Interconnection Verification .................................................................................. 7-4
Motor Checks......................................................................................................................... 7-5
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 7-6
Chapter 8 Initial Drive Setup and Operation Checks 8-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 8-1
Equipment/Material Needed .................................................................................................. 8-2
Safety Equipment..................................................................................................... 8-2
Typical Test Equipment........................................................................................... 8-2
Optional Test Equipment ......................................................................................... 8-2
Reference Documents .............................................................................................. 8-2
Applying Control and Blower Power..................................................................................... 8-3
Checking Processor Boot Up ................................................................................................. 8-4
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IS200BICR Test Point ............................................................................................. 8-6
Setting Up the Drive Software Configuration Tools.............................................................. 8-7
Connecting the Toolbox........................................................................................... 8-7
Innovation Series Drive ........................................................................................... 8-7
Configuring Drive Software................................................................................................... 8- 8
Introduction.............................................................................................................. 8-8
Creating an Innovation Series Drive ........................................................................ 8-8
New Drive................................................................................................................ 8-9
Pattern and Version.................................................................................................. 8-9
Verify the Drive IPN.............................................................................................. 8-10
Enter User Identification........................................................................................ 8-11
Configuring the Drive .......................................................................................................... 8-11
Toolbox Work Area ............................................................................................... 8-12
Modify Drive Properties ........................................................................................ 8-13
Validating the Drive............................................................................................... 8-13
Enter Job Specific Information .............................................................................. 8-14
Upgrading a Configuration .................................................................................... 8-14
Select Upgrade Version ......................................................................................... 8-15
Working with Files and Menus ............................................................................................ 8-16
File Types .............................................................................................................. 8-16
Pattern Files ........................................................................................................... 8-17
Opening and Closing Files..................................................................................... 8-17
Saving Files............................................................................................................ 8-17
Exporting Configuration Files ............................................................................... 8-18
Exporting/Opening Project Files............................................................................ 8-18
Adjusting the Display Contrast .............................................................................. 8-18
Checking the Keypad (DDI) .................................................................................. 8-19
Using Simulator Mode........................................................................................... 8-20
Applying Main Power .......................................................................................................... 8-21
De-energizing the Drive......................................................................................... 8-21
Re-energizing the Drive......................................................................................... 8-21
Power Circuit Tests................................................................................................ 8-22
Cell Diagnostic Wizard.......................................................................................... 8-26
Using the Drive Commissioning Wizard ............................................................... 8-27
Chapter 9 Tuning the Drive – Autotune 9-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-1
Motor Control Tuneup ........................................................................................................... 9-2
Speed Regulator Tuneup ........................................................................................................ 9-3
Optional: Spin Tune Wizard ................................................................................................. 9-4
Running Speed Regulator Tuneup Wizard with Motor Coupled ........................................... 9-5
Checking for Balanced Motor Phase While Under Load ....................................................... 9-5
Optional: Observing Speed Regulator Step Response ........................................................... 9-5
Screen Display Setup (Simulator Mode) ................................................................. 9-5
Speed Regulator Response....................................................................................... 9-7
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 9-8
Appendix A Understanding Equipment Drawings A-1

Introduction........................................................................................................................... A-1
Drawing Numbers ................................................................................................................. A-2
Outline Drawings .................................................................................................................. A-2
Panel Layout Drawings ......................................................................................................... A-3
Elementary Diagrams............................................................................................................ A-3
Equipment Reference Information.......................................................................... A-3
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Elementary Drawing Number ................................................................................. A-3
Wire Number Identification .................................................................................... A-4
Data Nameplate................................................................................................................. .... A-4
Intelligent Part Number........................................................................................................ . A-6
Conventions Used with Other Equipment............................................................................. A-7
Notes ..................................................................................................................................... A-8
Appendix B Installing Fiber-Optic Cable B-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................B-1
Cable Characteristics..............................................................................................................B-1
Cable Construction ..................................................................................................B-1
Data Integrity ...........................................................................................................B-2
Causes of Cable Damage .........................................................................................B-2
Handling Guidelines...............................................................................................................B-3
Environmental Guidelines......................................................................................................B-4
Cable Assembly .....................................................................................................................B-4
Tools and Materials .................................................................................................B-4
Attaching a Connector .............................................................................................B-5
Polishing Fiber Ends ................................................................................................B-6
Inspecting Fiber Ends.............................................................................................................B-8
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable to Modules...........................................................................B-10
Appendix C Using Available I/O C-1

Introduction............................................................................................................................C-1
Digital Inputs..........................................................................................................................C-1
Digital Outputs (Relays) ........................................................................................................C-2
Analog Inputs (VCOs) ...........................................................................................................C-2
Analog Outputs (DACs).........................................................................................................C-3
Notes ......................................................................................................................................C-4
Glossary of Terms G-1

Notes ................................................................................................................................... G-12
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Chapter 1 How to Use This Manual
Introduction
This manual is an installation and startup guide for Innovation Series Medium
Voltage – GP Type H drives. The classification GP identifies GE drives used for
general purpose (GP) applications. Type H consists of drives rated for 2300 V –
7200 V operation using multiple low voltage power cells combined to achieve highly
sinusoidal output. Intelligent part numbers used to identify these drives begin with
the string ACMVACR-G
This chapter is presented in the following format:
Section Page
Structure of the Manual........................................................................................................ ......1

Text Conventions Used .......................................................................................................... ....3
How to Get Help ................................................................................................................ ........3
Structure of the Manual

These instructions require that the user:
• Be adequately trained, thoroughly understand, and strictly follow all safety
procedures necessary for working around high voltages.
• Know the physical and electrical requirements of installing high voltage
equipment.
• Understand the theory of drive operation
• Be experienced in using the Innovation Series drive configuration software
(GE’s control system toolbox)
Sections of related procedures are presented in the order that they should be
followed (see Figure 1-1). GE recommends that a detailed installation log be
maintained for each drive as these installation and startup steps are completed.
Appendices provide reference information, as follows:
A, Understanding Equipment Drawings
B, Installing Fiber-Optic Cable
C, Using Available I/O
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Installation site ready; drawings &
Start
documentation onhand; all site
Procedures parts present. Refer to Chapters 7
and 8.
Move drive to
installation site & Section 2
mount it
Installation Connect cable & I/O Section 3
Ensure proper
grounding & signal Section 4
reference structure
Ensure cable is routed

for optimal electrical Section 5
noise reduction
Mount and install

Section 6
external devices
Verify correct
functioning of
Section 7
connected devices
(power, I/O)
Startup
Prepare drive for

operation & verify Section 8
running condition
Tune the drive Section 9
End of
Procedures
Figure 1-1. Order of Installation/Startup
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Text Conventions Used
In this manual, Arabic numerals precede steps to be followed in order. Alphabetic
characters indicate the order of substeps. A bullet (•) is used when the sequence of
instructions or items does not matter.
When describing software functions in Chapters 8 and 9, bold is used to differentiate

software selections (in the configuration tools) from instructional text.
How to Get Help

If help is needed beyond the instructions provided in the drive system
documentation, contact GE as follows:
GE Industrial Systems
Product Service Engineering
1501 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153-6492 USA
Phone: + 1 540 387 7595
Fax: + 1 540 387 8606
(“+” indicates the international access code
required when calling from outside of the USA.)
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Chapter 2 Handling and Mounting
Guidelines
Introduction
Chapter 2 of this manual provides instructions for moving the equipment to the
installation site, and then mounting it. This section is organized as follows:
Section Page
Overview of Drive Lineup ....................................................................................................... ..1

Receiving ...................................................................................................................... .............2
Storage ........................................................................................................................ ...............2
Drive Handling Procedures ...................................................................................................... ..3
Lifting........................................................................................................................ .................3
Moving ......................................................................................................................... ..............4
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... ............4
Weight Estimates ............................................................................................................... ........5
Handling....................................................................................................................... ..............5
Mounting....................................................................................................................... .............7
Anchoring Cabinets to Floors and Walls ...................................................................................8
For Liquid Cooled systems see GEH-6132.
Overview of Drive Lineup

The Bypass Contactor Cabinet is an optional cabinet that provides all necessary
control and hardware for full voltage bypass operation.
The Input Power and Option Cabinet houses the input terminals, the disconnect
switch and fuses. Various input/output options are also supplied in this section (such
as meters and associated hardware).
The Transformer/Blower Cabinet houses the input phase shifting transformer and
surge suppression which supplies 3-phase voltages to the output cells. This cabinet
contains a secondary tap board which is used as a connection point between the
various secondary windings and the output cells. This tap board is supplied so that
the Transformer cabinet can be easily separated from the Cell Cabinet. Surge
suppression is supplied as a standard in this cabinet. The cooling blowers are also
supplied in this section.
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The Cell Cabinet houses between three and six cells per output phase. Each output
phase voltage is the series sum of the horizontal cell voltages. Each cell can be
disconnected and removed from the cabinet by disconnecting the 3-phase input
power, the two output connections, the fiber-optic cable, and a retaining bolt. All
cells are electrically and mechanically identical, so that they may be interchanged.
Each cell contains its own control boards that communicate with the system through
an isolated link using fiber-optic cables.
The Power Output/Control Cabinet houses the control boards as well as the VFD
output connections.
Receiving
The proper receiving procedure consists of the following steps:
• Verify that the proper items have been shipped
• Inspect all shipments for damage that may have occurred during shipping
• File a claim with the shipping carrier if any damage is present.
Note Depending on cell size, wood shipping blocks may be mounted between the
cell support structure and the cells. These should be removed during installation.
Storage
Packing cases are not suitable for outdoor or
unprotected storage.
If the equipment is not installed immediately upon receipt, it must be stored properly
to prevent corrosion and deterioration. Use these guidelines:
1. Place the equipment under adequate cover with the following requirements:
a. Keep the equipment clean and dry, protected from precipitation and
flooding.
b. Use only breathable (canvas type) covering material - do not use plastic.
2. Unpack the equipment as described below and label it.
3. Maintain the following environment in the storage enclosure:
a. Shipping and ambient storage temperature limits from –25 °C to 70 °C (-13
°F to 158 °F).
b. Surrounding air free of dust and corrosive elements, such as salt spray or
chemical and electrically conductive contaminants.
c. Ambient relative humidity from 5 to 95 % with provisions to prevent
condensation.
d. No rodents.
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e. Avoid temperature variations that cause moisture condensation on the
equipment.
Moisture on certain internal parts can cause

electrical failure.
Condensation occurs with temperature drops of 15 °C (27 °F) at 50 % humidity over

a 4-hour period, and with smaller temperature variations at higher humidity.
If the storage room temperature varies in such a way, install a reliable heating system
that keeps the equipment temperature slightly above that of the ambient air. This can
include space heaters or panel space heaters (when supplied) inside each enclosure.
A 100 Watt lamp can sometimes serve as a substitute source of heat.
To prevent fire hazard, remove all cartons and

other such flammable materials packed inside
units before energizing any heaters.
Drive Handling Procedures

Best practice is to postpone unpacking the equipment until it has been moved as near
as possible to its permanent location.
Before lifting and moving the drive, always refer to the equipment outline
drawings. Become familiar with the designated lift points and the stress points, and
any specified handling instructions.
While lifting and moving the drive, be sure to follow the suggested methods for
handling the equipment, along with normal handling precautions. Additionally, it is
important to observe any instructions that may be printed on or attached to the
equipment container.
Lifting
• Be sure to use lifting equipment suitable for the configuration and weight of the
drive.
• Observe the center of gravity.
• Make sure that the lifting beams are secured to the drive.
• Use at least four hooks for lifting.
• The lift cables should be at an angle greater than 45 degrees from the horizontal.
• Lift the drive in a slow and steady manner to an acceptable clearance height.
• Check for any flexing of the equipment. If noticed, lower the drive and re-
position the cables.
Moving
• If using a crane, be sure that motions are slow and smooth so that the equipment
does not swing.
• If using other moving devices, such as rollers, be sure to place the rollers at the
shipping splits and at the corners to reduce potential stress.
• Make sure that all doors are closed and latched.
Unpacking
• If the equipment has been exposed to low temperatures for an extended period,
do not unpack it until it has reached room temperature (location where drive will
be mounted)
• Use standard unpacking tools, including a nail puller.
• When unpacking, check the contents of each case against the packing list.
Report any shortage to GE.
• Carefully remove the packaging and move the equipment from its container, still
observing all lifting and handling guidelines.
• While unpacking, inspect for damage that may not have been detected at the
time of receipt.
• Wipe off any particles of packing materials or foreign substances that may be
lodged in or between the parts.
• Small parts (such as bolts and screws) are packed in special containers to keep
them together, but may become separated. For this reason, carefully inspect the
packing material for loose parts before discarding it.
If equipment damage is discovered while unpacking:
1. Stop unpacking immediately and report this finding to the carrier (transportation
company).
2. Photograph the damage (photographs may be needed later in processing the
claim).
3. File a claim with the carrier.
4. Contact the local service office of GE Industrial Systems for assistance.
Note When identifying missing or damaged parts, be sure to include:

• Serial number
• Part (model) number
• Drive code
• GE requisition number
• Case number
Weight Estimates
Because the drive system is a customizable system, exact weights of systems will
vary based on the ratings of the drive and included options. However, approximate
dimensions for the drives are given in figures in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide,
GEH-6131.
Handling
Innovation Series drive enclosures are provided with heavy duty base structures that
contain transverse tubes to accept fork-lift tines. There are four possible methods of
handling cabinets that contain fork lift tubes:
• Overhead Crane Lifting
• Fork Lift Truck Lifting
• Roller Dollies
These methods are summarized below.
Never attempt to support the Transformer cabinet

using only the upper cabinet structure. Never use
eyebolts for lifting any cabinets.
The transformer section has female threads in the

four top corners for lifting eye bolts (not provided).
These are used in the factory to handle the empty
cabinet only. They are not capable of lifting the
assembled transformer.
Note The drive contains many cable entry and exit locations. Refer the system
drawings supplied with the drive for complete details.
Overhead Crane Lifting

The best method if an overhead crane is available is to pass fabric slings through the
base tubes, and lift as shown in Figure 2-1. Key points are the length and strength of
the slings. The slings must be long enough that the crane hook is at least 4 feet
above the enclosure top to prevent buckling of the drive cabinets. If this distance
cannot be maintained, spreader bars of appropriate strength must be used. The
strength of the slings must be adequate for the weight given on the drawings. If
using a crane, be sure that motions are slow and smooth so that the equipment does
not swing.
use spreader
bar if < 4 ft.
4 ft. min.
Front Side Front Side
Figure 2-1. Proper Handling Using the Sling Lifting Technique
Fork Lift Truck

A second handling method is to use a suitable fork lift truck. The truck must be
rated for the weight to be lifted. The tines of the truck must be at least 40″ long, and
no greater than 10″ wide or 2.5″ thick. Transformer cabinets will accept tines that
are up to 2.75″ thick. The tine spacing must be adjustable from 30″ to 50″.
Be careful that the fork lift does not damage the

front surface of the enclosure. It is a good idea to
place a wooden stop block in the corner of the tines
as shown in Figure 2-2. The center of gravity for
the drive enclosure is approximately midway
between the front and back surfaces.
Side
Side
Wooden
C.G.
Block C.G. Fork
Fork Truck
Truck
Figure 2-2. Proper Handling Using a Fork Lift Truck
Roller Dollies
If roller dollies are used, they should be placed under the front and rear channels of
the base, just outside the fork tubes as shown in Figure 2-3.
Figure 2-3. Proper Placement of Roller Dollies
Mounting
When choosing the location for the drive, be sure the area is clean, flat, dry, and the
front of the drive is easily accessible with the drive doors open.
If the mounting surface is not flat, the metal

cabinets of the drive may buckle, causing the
cabinet doors to be misaligned and/or not open and
close properly.
All cooling air for both the cell and transformer cabinets is drawn through the front
doors of the cell cabinets and into the transformer cabinet by centrifugal blowers
located at the top of the transformer cabinet. Output air is ejected at the roof of the
transformer cabinet. The final placement of the drive should permit appropriate air
circulation.
Indoor equipment is not weatherproof and must be

protected. If it is necessary to temporarily store it
in an outdoor area, refer to Receiving, Handling,
and Storage of Innovation Series Equipment (GEI-
100256).
The centrifugal blower performance is strongly

affected by output plenum pressure and air
resistance
Verify the proper AC input phasing to the control
door circuit breaker. Improper phasing will cause
the blower motor(s) to run in reverse.
Verify that all rear cabinet plenum connections

between Transformer and cell Cabinets are
securely connected so that any gaps are not large
enough to reduce the cooling airflow through the
cell and transformer significant cooling air. Gaps
should be less than 1/8″.
Anchoring Cabinets to Floors and Walls

Holes for anchor bolts are located on the base mounting channel for each cabinet
section (see Figure 2-4). It is recommended that when anchoring the unit to the
floor, the installer should use cemented J-bars on all corners. Holes in the base of
the drive cabinets are 0.81″ in diameter and easily accept 0.5″ threaded J-bars. If the
drive is mounted against a wall, top angles may be used to secure the drive to the
back wall in lieu of the rear J-bar connections to the floor. Refer to Figure 2-4 for an
overview. Exact dimensions are given in the system drawings supplied with the
drive.
Tie bolts are used to connect the individual cabinets to each other, such as the
transformer cabinet and the cell cabinet. Holes for tie bolts are located along the
front and back edge of each cabinet section. Six bolts must be installed to secure the
cabinets to each other - 3 bolts (top, middle and bottom) in the front and 3 bolts in
the backs. Nuts are welded to the transformer cabinet in all six rear locations to
facilitate the process. The front connections can be made easily using a 3/8-16
hex-head bolt with a Belleville washer for each of three locations. The installation of
the bolts in the rear portion of the cabinet is more involved and is explained below.
Each section should be bolted to the next so as to prevent air gaps greater than 1/8″.
Note Before using any hand tools, tie strings to the tools to prevent loss should
they be dropped into the unit.
0.81” diam. Wall

hole Side
Concrete
Concrete
Figure 2-4 Proper Anchoring Techniques for Innovation Series Cabinets
• Remove the cells on the left side of the cell cabinet as shown in Figure 2-5.
• The plenum wall behind the cells has a rectangular opening for airflow. The tie
bolt holes are located at the same height as these openings, to the left.
• Reach through the air openings and locate each of the three rear anchoring holes
in the cell cabinet (top, middle and bottom) and the corresponding welded nuts
in the Transformer cabinet.
• Install a 3/8-16 hex-head bolt with a Belleville washer in each location and
secure the bolts.
• Replace the cells.
Welded Nuts (3) Bolt and Washer

Back of Cabinet
Opening
Cell Cell Cell Top Views

Terminal
Board
Loose Nuts (3)
Transformer Front of Cabinet

Cell Cabinet
Cabinet
Figure 2-5 Connecting and Anchoring the Transformer and Cell Cabinets
Notes
Chapter 3 Cabling and Connections
Introduction
This chapter contains guidelines for connecting cables to the drive during
installation. This information is organized as follows:
Section Page
Grounding ...................................................................................................................... ............2

Power Requirements ............................................................................................................. .....2
Drive Connections.............................................................................................................. ........3
Power Cabling Guidelines....................................................................................................... ...5
Preventing Cable Damage........................................................................................................ ..5
Signal and Communications Cabling Guidelines.......................................................................6
This information should be used in addition to the following equipment drawings:

• Elementary Diagrams, which show electrical connections and wire, including
terminal board I/O.
• Terminal board and outline diagrams, which show physical location of the
terminal boards and other connection points.
Refer to Chapter 4 for grounding and signal referencing and Chapter 5 for cable
separation and routing. All installations should meet the requirements of the
National Electric Code and any applicable state and local codes. Use these codes to
determine such factors as wire size, insulation type, branch circuit protection and
conduit sizing.
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Grounding
For both safety and proper functioning of the equipment, it is important that the drive
be properly grounded. The installation site must have a reliable building grounding
system and the drive’s grounding cable must be securely fastened to this system
(Chapter 4 defines these requirements).
Using the elementary diagram, ground the drive as follows:
• Ground the drive cabinet.
• Ground the drive common (CCOM) at only one point using a separate ground
cable.
• For shielded and twisted wire, ground the shields on one end only, preferably at
the drive end. Provisions have been made to tie shields to chassis ground on the
drive ATBA terminal board.
Power Requirements
Refer to the drawings supplied with the drive for specific power specifications of that
particular system.
With power applied, high voltages are present on

some circuitry. To prevent injury, do not touch
any cabling, connections, or circuitry without first
ensuring that voltage is not present.
Only qualified personnel should install or maintain
this drive.
Control Power
The control power requirements are as follows:
Voltage: 200/230 – 380, 415, 460, and 575 VAC

Phase: 3 Phase
Nominal Line Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz +/- 2%
Voltage Tolerance: +15% / -5% at 60Hz, +10% / -5% at 50 Hz.
Transformer T5 (control power): 500VA.
Control power voltage requirements are set at the time the drive is ordered. Refer to
the system elementary (sheet 1BA) for the blower motor voltage as this will be the
voltage of the T5 primary.
Note The control power and cooling system power typically are fed from the same
source, though they can be fed from separate sources. Refer to the system
elementary. An optional CPT feed from the power input may also be provided.
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Cooling System Power
Refer to Sheet 1BA of the system elementary for oltage and current, for use in sizing
cables. Total power required is blower power plus 500 VA control power.
Drive Connections
The cell cabinet is wired with cables located on the left for easy connection to the
transformer cabinet. The transformer has a built-in terminal (tap) board located on
the right side of the cabinet (refer to Figure 3-1). The cables from the cells (three
each) are secured to an angled guide bar made of fiberglass, which holds the wires in
proper order and prevents them from touching any metal surfaces. The guide bar
must be aligned to the transformer cabinet as shown in Figure 3-1. The 3-phase cell
cables connect to the secondary of the transformer.
All cell cables are labeled to match the corresponding stud on the terminal board, and
connections must be made appropriately. Not all studs are used in all drives, so there
may be additional studs on the terminal board after all the cell wiring is complete.
Each secondary must connect to the corresponding

cell.
Control wiring is located in a wireway at the top front of the cabinet. Ensure that the
wiring is connected at each shipping split.
Note The drives are wired to have correct blower rotation for R-S-T phase
sequencing. Wire all phases according to standard codes, from left to right
(T1-T2-T3 or R-S-T) for proper operation. Check blower rotation at start-up.
3 Cables
per Cell
Guide
Bar
Cell Cell Cell Top Views
Terminal
Board
Transformer Cell Cabinet

Cabinet
Figure 3-1. Top View of Guide Bar, Cell Wiring and Terminal Board
Located at the bottom of the transformer is a set of ±5% voltage taps for
compensating the primary voltage source. The drive is shipped with the +5% taps
connected. This means that the secondary cell voltages are at the nominal 460 V ac

(for example) for an input voltage of 5% above primary nominal rating. Do not
change taps unless operating experience requires it.
All low voltage control connections between the I/O

and Control sections must be run through the low
voltage section of cable located at the bottom of the
cell cabinet.
Note Depending on cell size, wood shipping blocks may be mounted between the
cell support structure and the cells. These should be removed during installation.
In some cases, the individual power cells may be shipped separately from the cell
cabinet. After installing the cells, verify that the input power wire and fiber optic
cables are connected properly.
Customer-supplied ac power for both control and blowers enters an access plate in
the top or bottom of the Control Cabinet section. Customer-supplied medium
voltage power enters through an access plate in the top or bottom of the Input
Section (refer to Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide, GEH-6131).
Always maintain the appropriate blower power

when medium voltage is applied to the drive.
Ground bonding jumpers are factory made. Re-

connect ground bonding between cabinets at
shipping split(s). Ensure that the entire system is
earth grounded at one of its grounding points.

Table 3-1. Torque Specifications for the Innovation Series
Standard Torque Chart Deviations to Standard Torque Specifications
Fastener Size Tightening Innovation Series Tightening
English (Metric) Torque Connectors Torque
2-56 (M2) 3.0 in-lb All Green Connectors 6.0 in-lb
4-40 (M3) 6.0 in-lb Receptacle GRND 36.0 in-lb
6-32 (M3.5) 12.0 in-lb Panel GRND 22.0 in-lb
8-32 (M4) 22.0 in-lb F4, F5, F21, F22 22.0 in-lb
10-32 (M5) 36.0 in-lb F23, F24, F25 36.0 in-lb
1/4-20 (M6) 70.0 in-lb 3MI 9.0 in-lb
1/4-20 (M6) elec 100.0 in-lb TBAMA, B, C, Metal Cover 12.0 in-lb
1/4-28 70.0 in-lb T6, Relays, Receptacle Wiring 12.0 in-lb
5/16-18 155.0 in-lb Transformer GND (T5) 70.0 in-lb
(M8) 80.0 in-lb PB and Light Switches (Door) 9.0 in-lb
3/8-16, 3/8-24 275.0 in-lb RTM 4.0 in-lb
(M10) 180.0 in-lb Keypad 6.0 in-lb
1/2-13 (M12) 672.0 in-lb Breaker (Wiring) Lugs 36.0 in-lb
5/8-11 112.0 ft-lb CTB and CTC Terminals 12.0 in-lb
3/4-10 198.0 ft-lb
1 500.0 ft-lb
Power Cabling Guidelines

The Innovation Series drive contains sensitive electronic equipment with high
voltage I/O requirements. This section provides recommended cabling for the drive.
Before using cable other than that recommended in this manual, consult the GE
factory for assistance (see Chapter 1).
Because of the sinusoidal nature of the drive, standard cabling can be used in
accordance with State, Local, and National Electric Codes. When multiple parallel
conductors are needed for a given rating, the cables must be grouped such that, in a
bundle, all three phases are present. This avoids induced currents that cause heating
and unbalanced fluxes.
Power cables must be grounded in accordance with local, state, and national electric
codes. Cable voltage and current rating must meet applicable code requirements.
Preventing Cable Damage

To protect the cable and equipment from damage during and after installation:
• Be sure to comply with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
• Observe minimum installation temperature to avoid damage to shielding and
insulation.

• Do not pull cables around corners with sharp edges or corners that prohibit the
minimum allowable cable-bending radius.
• Avoid high mechanical stress (pull tension). The cable should not be
excessively twisted, stretched, or flexed.
• Before pulling cable, inspect all cable trays. Cable should only be pulled into
clean trays. Install bushings and dropouts, as necessary.
• Make sure that cable ends are sealed before, during, and after pulling the cable.
This prevents the entrance of water or other contaminants.
Signal and Communications Cabling Guidelines

• Be sure to strictly follow the cable manufacturer’s installation instructions.
These will vary based on the type of installation required.
• Signal inputs to analog and digital blocks or to programmable logic control
(PLC)-related devices should be run as shielded twisted-pair (for example,
inputs from RTDs and encoders).
• The PC can be connected to the drive by connecting a cable to the plug below
the keypad (DDI), which is mounted on the drive cabinet door. Internal to the
cabinet, this plug is connected to the control rack’s J9 connector (see Figure 3-
2). Using a ferrite core on long PC-to-drive cable lengths will improve
communication.

PC-to-Drive Cable Drive Door-to-Backplane Cable
PC Serial Drive Door Drive Door Drive J9
Port Connector Connector Connector
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
6 6 6 6
5 5 5 5
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
Receptacle Receptacle Plug Plug
GE Part #336A3582P1 GE Part #336A6405G1
9-Pin Receptacle to 9-Pin Plug to 9-Pin Plug
9-Pin Receptacle 7.5 ft
25 ft
Plug
Drive Door-
to-Backplane To Control Rack Backplane,
R ecep.
PC-toDrive Cable Cable J9 Connector

Recep.
Plug
Plug
PC Serial
Drive
Port
Door
Control Rack 11 1
(See Figures 8-1

& 8-2 for Detail.)
Rack Backplane,
J9 Connector
Figure 3-2 Cabling and Connections Between PC and Drive

Notes

Chapter 4 Grounding and Signal
Referencing
Chapter 4 of this manual defines grounding and signal-referencing practices

recommended for installing Innovation Series drives. This information is organized
as follows:
Section Page
Equipment Grounding............................................................................................................ ....2

Building Grounding System...................................................................................................... .3
Signal Reference Structure (SRS) ..............................................................................................3
This chapter can be used to check for proper grounding and connection to a Signal
Refernce Structure (SRS) after the equipment is installed. If checking the equipment
after power cable has been connected or after power has been applied to the
cabling, be sure to follow all safety precautions for working around high voltages.
To prevent electric shock, make sure that all power

supplies to the equipment are turned off. Allow 5
minutes for the dc bus to discharge before
performing any act requiring physical contact with
the electrical components or wiring.
If test equipment cannot be grounded to the
equipment under test, the test equipment’s case
must be shielded to prevent contact by personnel.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Chapter 4 Grounding and Signal Referencing • 4-1
Introduction
Grounding and signal referencing have two distinct purposes:
• Equipment grounding protects personnel and equipment from risk of electrical
shock or burn, fire, or other damage caused by ground faults or lightning.
• Signal referencing helps protect equipment from the effects of internal and
external electrical noise.
Type H drives have no special or nonstandard installation requirements, if installed
in compliance with all of the following:
• The NEC or local codes
• With an SRS designed to meet IEEE Std 1100
Interconnected with signal/power-level separation, as defined in Chapter 5.
Equipment Grounding
This section provides equipment grounding guidelines for power conversion and
control cabinets. These guidelines also apply to motors, transformers, and reactors.
Each of these devices should have its own grounding conductor going directly to the
building ground grid (see section Signal Reference Structure).
• Ground all metal building structures (for example, columns and floor beams)
with an interconnecting heavy ground cable in accordance with recommended
building practices and local codes.
• Braze or exothermically weld all electrical joints and connections to the building
structure. This keeps good electrical and mechanical properties from
deteriorating over time.
• Ground all cabinets using a heavy cable and at least one connection point, as
follows:
− For a cabinet greater than 15 ft long, ground it at both ends.
− The ground cable needs to be at least no. 1/0 AWG, but no bigger than size
500 MCM, for mechanical reasons.
− This cable is usually non-insulated.
• Braze or exothermically weld the safety ground cable to a building ground at its
connection to building steel structure that is closest to the cabinet, preferably
within 25 ft.
• Bolt or braze the equipment end of the safety ground cable to a ground
termination point on the cabinet.
• The equipment grounding terminal is copper bus or stub bus bonded to the
cabinet enclosure using brazing or bolting that keeps the conducting path’s
resistance at 1 ohm or less.
• Make sure that the grounding conductors can handle anticipated ground fault
currents.
• There should be a jumper cable across the ground bus or floor sill between any
shipping splits. Size it the same as the safety ground, unless otherwise specified.
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Building Grounding System
This section provides guidelines for the building grounding system requirements.
For specific requirements, refer to NEC-250-81 under the heading Grounding
Electrode System.
The guidelines below are for metal framed buildings. For non-metal framed
buildings, consult the GE factory (see Chapter 1: Technical Assistance).
• The ground electrode system should be composed of steel reinforcing bars in
building column piers bonded to the major building columns.
• A buried ground ring should encircle the building and be interconnected with the
bonding conductor running between the steel reinforcing bars and the building
columns.
• All underground metal water piping should be bonded to the building system at
the point where the piping crosses the ground ring.
• NEC 250-26(c) requires that separately derived systems (transformers) be
grounded to the nearest effectively grounded metal building structural member.
Signal Reference Structure (SRS)

On modern equipment communicating at high bandwidths, signals are typically
differential and/or isolated electrically or optically. The modern SRS system
replaces the older single-point grounding system with a much more robust system.
The SRS system is also easier to install and maintain.
The goal of the SRS is to hold the electronics at or near case potential to prevent
unwanted signals from disturbing operation. The following conditions must all be
met by an SRS:
• Bonding connections to the SRS must be less than 1/20 wavelength of the
highest frequency to which the equipment is susceptible. This prevents standing
waves.
• SRS must be a good high frequency conductor. (Impedance at high frequencies
consists primarily of distributed inductance and capacitance.) Surface area is
more important than cross-sectional area because of skin effect. Conductivity is
less important (steel with large surface area is better than copper with less
surface area).
• SRS must consist of multiple paths. This lowers the impedance and the
probability of wave reflections and resonance.
In general, a good signal referencing system can be obtained with readily available
components at an industrial site. All of the items listed below can be included in an
SRS:
Metal building structural members:
• Galvanized steel floor decking under concrete floors
• Woven steel wire mesh in concrete floors, as in Figure 4-1
• Steel floors in pulpits and PCRs
• Bolted grid stringers for cellular raised floors
• Steel floor decking or grating on line-mounted equipment
• Galvanized steel culvert stock
• Metallic cable tray systems
• Raceway and raceway support systems
• Embedded steel floor channels
Figures 4-1 and 4-2 illustrate many of the principles of a good SRS system.
Note Not all provisions are expected to be followed in all installations.
Note The guidelines in Figures 4-1 and 4-2 are based on IEEE Standards 518 and
1100.
Metal Cable Tray
Cable Metal
Spacing Framing
Channel
Power Noise-
Cables Sensitive
Cables
Enclosures
Containing
Sensitive
Electronic
Equipment
A A
Concrete
Floor
(Accessible
from Below)
Concrete
Floor (Not
Conduit Galvalnized Steel Sheet Woven Steel High Frequency Accessible
Sleeves Floor Decking Wire Mesh Bonding Jumpers from Below)
Bonding Jumper Termination

Section A-A
Embedded Conduit
Figure 4-1. Installation Recommendations for Sensitive Electronic Equipment
(See the notes for this figure below. Also see Figure 4-2.)
Notes for Figure 4-1:

Bonding to building structure. The cable tray support system typically
provides many bonding connections to building structural steel. If this is not the
case, supplemental bonding connections must be made at frequent intervals from the
cable tray system to building steel.
Bonding jumper termination. Try to connect bonding jumpers at diagonally
opposite corners at the bottom of the enclosure.
Bottom connected equipment. Cable tray installations for bottom connected
equipment should follow the same basic principles as those illustrated for top
connected equipment, paying special attention to good high frequency bonding
between the cable tray and the equipment.
Cable spacing. Maintain cable spacing between signal levels in cable drops, as
recommended in Chapter 5.
Conduit sleeves. Where conduit sleeves are used for bottom-entry cables, the
sleeves should be bonded to the floor decking and equipment enclosure with short
bonding jumpers.
Embedded conduit. Bond all embedded conduit to the enclosure with multiple
bonding jumper connections following the shortest possible path.
Galvanized steel sheet floor decking. Floor decking can serve as a high
frequency signal reference plane for equipment located on upper floors. With typical
building construction, there will be a large number of structural connections between
the floor decking and building steel. If this is not the case, then an electrical bonding
connection must be added between the floor decking and building steel. These
added connections need to be as short as possible and of sufficient surface area to be
low impedance at high frequencies.
High frequency bonding jumpers. Jumpers must be short (less than 500 mm)
and good high frequency conductors. Thin, wide metal strips are best. Jumpers can
be copper, aluminum, or steel. Steel has the advantage of not coroding when bonded
to other steel parts.
Jumpers must make good electrical contact with both the enclosure and the signal
reference structure. Welding is best. If a mechanical connection is used, each end
should be fastened with two bolts or screws with star washers backed up by large
diameter flat washers.
Each enclosure must have two bonding jumpers of short, random lengths. Random
lengths are used so that parallel bonding paths are of different quarter wavelength
multiples. Do not fold bonding jumpers or make sharp bends.
Metal cable tray. System installed per NEC Article 318, with signal level spacing
per Chapter 5. Serves as a signal reference structure between remotely connected
pieces of equipment. The large surface area of the cable tray provides a low
impedance path at high frequencies.
Metal framing channel. Metal framing channel cable support system also serves
as part of the signal reference structure. Make certain that channels are well bonded
to the equipment enclosure, cable tray, and each other, with large surface area
connections to provide low impedance at high frequencies.
Noise-sensitive cables. Try to run noise-sensitive cables tight against a vertical
support to allow this support to serve as a reference plane. Cables that are extremely
susceptible to noise should be run in a metallic conduit. Keep these cables tight
against the inside walls of the metallic enclosure, and well away from higher-level
cables.
Power cables. Keep single-conductor power cables from the same circuit tightly
bundled together to minimize interference with nearby signal cables. Keep 3-phase
ac cables in a tight triangular configuration. Continuous aluminum sheath metal-clad
(Type MC) cable is recommended for cables that carry high frequency current, such
as motor circuits to pulse-width modulated, adjustable frequency drives.
Woven wire mesh. Woven wire mesh can serve as a high frequency SRS grid for
enclosures located on floors not accessible from below. Each adjoining section of
mesh must be welded together at intervals not exceeding 500 mm to create a
continuous reference grid. The woven wire mesh must be bonded at frequent
intervals to building structural members along the floor perimeter.
Level P
Cabling
Level L
Cabling
Solid-Bottom,
Covered Tray
Leveling
Channels
Figure 4-2. Cable Tray Installation Guidelines
Notes for Figure 4-2:

Conduit termination at cable trays. To provide the best shielding, conduit
containing level L cables (see Chapter 5: Low-Level Signals ) should be terminated
to solid bottom tray side rails with two locknuts and a bushing.
Conduit should be terminated to ladder tray side rails with approved clamps.
Where it is not possible to connect conduit directly to the tray (such as with large
conduit banks), conduit must be terminated with bonding bushings and bonded to the
tray with short bonding jumpers.
Leveling channels. If the enclosure is mounted on leveling channels, bond the
channels to the woven wire mesh (see Figure 4-1) with solid-steel wire jumpers of
approximately the same gauge as the woven wire mesh.
Jumpers must be short (less than 200 mm). Weld jumpers to mesh and to leveling
steel at random intervals of 300 – 500 mm.
Weld the enclosure to leveling steel, front and rear, at approximately 600 mm
intervals.
Signal and power levels. See Chapter 5 for guidelines for separating cables.
Solid-bottom tray. Use solid bottom cable trays with covers for low-level signals
most susceptible to noise.
Chapter 5 Cable Separation and
Routing
Introduction
Chapter 5 of this manual provides recommended cabling practices to reduce
electrical noise. These include signal/power level separation and cable routing
guidelines for installing Innovation Series drives.
This information is presented as follows:
Section Page
Signal/Power Level Definitions ................................................................................................. 2

Marking Cables to Identify Levels.............................................................................................4
Cableway Spacing Guidelines....................................................................................................5
Cable Routing Guidelines ..........................................................................................................7
Suppression ................................................................................................................................9
This information is consistent with the installation guidance provided by GE for

preparing the installation site. It should be used to check for proper cabling after the
equipment is installed, but before beginning startup.
Note Electrical noise from cabling of various voltage levels can interfere with
microprocessor-based control systems, causing the drive to malfunction. If a
situation at the installation site is not covered in this manual, or if these guidelines
cannot be met, please contact GE before installing the cable.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Chapter 5 Cable Separation and Routing • 5-1
Signal/Power Level Definitions
Cables that carry signals and power are categorized into four defining levels: low,
medium, high, and power. Each level can include classes.
Low-Level Signals (Level L)

• Analog signals 0 through ±50 V dc
• Digital (logic-level) signals less than 28 V dc
• 4 – 20 mA current loops
• Signals less than 24 V ac
The following are specific examples of level L signals used in drive equipment
cabling:
• Signal commons ACOM, DCOM, CCOM, and SCOM
• Control common tie
• ±50 V dc buses feeding sensitive analog hardware
• All wiring connected to components associated with sensitive analog hardware
with less than 50 mV signals (for example, strain gages and thermocouples)
• Operational amplifier signals
• Power amplifier signals
• Output of isolation amplifiers feeding sensitive analog hardware
• ±15 V dc buses feeding sensitive digital hardware
• Phone circuits
• I/O signal wires associated with 24 V dc digital hardware (including lights, but
not relays or solenoids)
• Network communication bus signals: drive LAN, Genius, Ethernet, RS-232C,
and RS-422
Note Signal inputs to analog and digital blocks or to programmable logic control
(PLC)-related devices should be run as shielded twisted-pair (for example, inputs
from RTDs and encoders).
Medium-Level Signals (Level M)

Medium-level signals are designated as level M. These signals consist of:
• Analog signals greater than 50 V dc with less than 28 V ac ripple
• 28 V dc light and switching circuits
• 24 V dc switching circuits
Note Level M and level L signals may be run together only inside the control
panel.
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The following are specific examples of level M signals used in drive equipment
cabling:
• PCOM, SHCOM
• +28 V dc bus feeding digital relays, light and input buffers
• All wiring connected to 28 V input buffers, 28 V lights, and 28 V relays
• 6 V ac light bus
• Analog tachs and pilots
• 24 V dc relay and solenoid circuits
High-Level Signals (Level H)

High-level signals are designated as level H. These signals consist of:
• Dc switching signals greater than 28 V
• Analog signals greater than 50 V dc with greater than 28 V ac ripple
• Regulating signals 50 V with currents less than 20 A
• ac feeders less than 20 A
The following are specific examples of level H signals used in drive equipment
cabling:
• Fused 250 V control bus
• Indicating lights other than 28 V dc or 6 V ac (of medium level)
• Ac and dc buses less than 20 A
• 105 V dc through 250 V dc relay and contactor coils
• Circuit breaker coils less than 20 A
• Machine fields less than 20 A
• Static master pilot
• Armature voltage feedback
• Ground detector
• Line shunt signals for indication
• All ac feeders less than or equal to 20 A
• Convenience outlets and back-of-panel lighting
• Recording meter chart drives
• SCR field exciter ac power input and dc output less than 20 A
• 24 V ac input signals and lights
• Motor armature loops less than 20 A
• Generator armature loops less than 20 A
• Ac supply power and dc outputs less than 20 A
• 115 V control wiring
Power (Level P)
Power wiring is designated as level P. This consists of ac and dc buses 0 – 800 V
with currents 20 A – 800 A.
The following are specific examples of level P signals used in drive equipment
cabling:
• Motor armature loops 20 A and above
• Generator armature loops 20 A and above
• Ac power input and dc outputs 20 A and above
• Primaries and secondaries to transformers above 5 kVA
• SCR field exciter ac power input and dc output greater than 20 A
• Static exciters (regulated and unregulated) ac power and dc output
• 250 V shop bus
• Machine fields over 20 A
Class Codes
Certain conditions can require that specific wires within a level be grouped in the
same cable. This is indicated by following class codes, defined as follows:
S Special handling of specified levels can require special spacing of conduit
and trays. Check dimension chart for levels. These wires include:
Signals from COMM field and line resistors
Signals from line shunts to regulators
U High voltage potential unfused wires over 600 V dc
PS Power greater than 800 V dc and/or greater than 800 A
If there is no code, there are no grouping restrictions.
Marking Cables to Identify Levels

It is good practice to mark the cableway cables, conduit, and trays in a way that
clearly identifies their signal/power levels. This helps ensure correct level separation
for proper installation (see section Cableway Spacing Guidelines). It can also be
useful during equipment maintenance.
Cables can be marked by any means that makes the level easy to recognize (for
example, coding or numbering). Conduit and trays should be marked at junction
points or at periodic intervals.
One method of identification is color-coding the outer jackets of the interconnecting
cables. Another method is to attach color-coded tags at the cables’ termination ends.
For example, red and black could be used for level P and P(S), yellow for level L,
white for level M, and blue for level H.
Note If using color codes to identify signal/ power levels, care must be taken to
ensure that these codes are not violated.
Cableway Spacing Guidelines
Spacing (or clearance) between cableways (trays and conduit) depends on the level
of the wiring inside them. For correct level separation when installing cable, the
customer should apply the general practices (section General Cableway Spacing)
along with the specific spacing values for tray/tray, conduit/tray, and
conduit/conduit cableways (sections Tray/Tray Spacing through Conduit/Conduit
Spacing).
General Cableway Spacing

The following general practices should be used for all levels of cabling:
• All cables of like signal levels and power levels must be grouped together in
cableways.
• In general, different levels must run in separate cableways, as defined in the
different classes. Intermixing cannot be allowed, except as noted by exception.
• Interconnecting wire runs should carry a level designation.
• If wires are the same level and same type signal, group those wires from one
panel to any one specific location together in multiconductor cables.
• When unlike signals must cross in trays or conduit, cross them at 90° angles at a
maximum spacing. Where it is not possible to maintain spacing, place a
grounded steel barrier between unlike levels at the crossover point.
• When entering terminal equipment where it is difficult to maintain the specific
spacing guidelines given in Tables 5-1 through 5-3, keep parallel runs to a
minimum, not to exceed 5 ft in the overall run.
• Where Tables 5-1 through 5-3 show tray or conduit spacing as 0, the levels can
be run together. Spacing for other levels must be based on the worst condition.
• Trays for all levels should be metal and solidly grounded. Conduit should be
metal to provide shielding. (Use Table 5-1 for non-metal conduit/tray spacing.)
• When separate trays are impractical, levels L and M can combined in a common
tray if a grounded steel barrier separates levels. This practice is not as effective
as tray separation, and may require some rerouting at system startup. If levels L
and M are run side-by-side, a 1-inch minimum spacing is recommended.
• Locate levels L and M trays and conduit closest to the control panels.
• Trays containing level L and level M wiring should have solid bottoms and be
covered to provide complete shielding. There must be positive and continuous
cover contact to side rails to avoid high-reluctance air gaps, which impair
shielding.
• Trays containing levels other than L and M wiring can have ventilation slots or
louvers.
• Trays and conduit containing levels L, M, and H(S) should not be routed parallel
to high power equipment enclosures of 100 kVA and larger at a spacing of less
than 5 ft for trays and 2 1/2 ft for conduit.
• Level H and H(S) can be combined in the same tray or conduit, but cannot be
combined in the same cable.
• Level H(S) is listed only for information since many customers want to isolate
unfused high voltage potential wires.
• Do not run levels H and H(S) in the same conduit as level P.
• Levels H and P can be run in a common tray if levels are separated by a barrier.
This barrier does not have to be grounded. Spacing should be for level P.
• Where practical for level P and/or P(S) wiring, route the complete power circuit
between equipment in the same tray or conduit. This minimizes the possibility
of power and control circuits encircling each other.
Tray/Tray Spacing
Table 5-1 defines the recommended minimum distance between trays: the top of one
tray and the bottom of the tray above, or the sides of adjacent trays. Table 5-1 also
applies if the distance is less than 5 ft between trays and power equipment up to 100
kVA.
Table 5-1. Spacing* Between Trays
Level L M H H(S) P P(S)

L 0 3 6 6 26 26
M 3 0 6 6 18 26
H 6 6 0 0 4 12
H(S) 6 6 0 0 8 18
P 26 18 4 8 0 0
P(S) 26 12 12 18 0 0
*Spacing is in inches
Tray/Conduit Spacing
Use Table 5-1 for tray/conduit spacing if:
• Trays or conduit are non-metal
• Levels L and M trays are not covered (Table 5-2 assumes levels L and M trays
are covered)
• If the distance is less than 5 ft between trays or conduit and power equipment up
to 100 kVA
Table 5-2 lists the minimum recommended distance between the outside surfaces of
metal trays and conduit.
Table 5-2. Spacing* Between Metal Trays and Conduit

L 0 1 4 4 18 18
M 1 0 4 4 12 18
H 4 4 0 0 4 8
H(S) 4 4 0 0 6 12
P 18 12 4 6 0 0
P(S) 18 18 8 12 0 0
Conduit/Conduit Spacing
Use Table 5-1 for conduit/conduit spacing if:
• Conduit is non-metal
• Distance is less than 2.5 ft between conduit and power equipment rated up to
100 kVA
Table 5-3 lists the minimum recommended distance between the outside surfaces of
metal conduit run in banks.
Table 5-3. Spacing* Between Metal Conduit Runs

L 0 1 3 3 12 12
M 1 0 3 3 9 12
H 3 3 0 0 3 8
H(S) 3 3 0 0 6 9
P 12 9 3 6 0 0
P(S) 12 12 6 9 0 0
Cable Routing Guidelines

Pullboxes and Junction Boxes
Keep signal/power levels separate inside pullboxes and junction boxes. Use
grounded barriers to maintain level spacing.
Tray-to-conduit transition spacing and separation are a potential source of noise.
Be sure to cross unlike levels at right angles and maintain required separation.
Protect transition areas per the level recommendations (see section Cableway
Spacing Guidelines).
Transitional Areas
When entering or leaving conduit or trays, make sure that cables of unlike levels do
not intermix.
If the installation needs parallel runs over 5 ft, grounded steel barriers may be needed
for proper level separation.
Pulpit Cabling
A tray network in the floor provides a better chance of a noise-free installation than a
random-wired floor. These trays provide better shielding and ensure correct
separation if properly planned and installed.
Where random floor wiring is unavoidable, separate unlike levels. Then either cord-
tie each level together or contain them by some other suitable means. Always follow
basic level separation rules (section Cableway Spacing Guidelines).
The same degree of separation is required for cable routing in ceilings and walls
from overhead cabinets and wall-mounted control units.
Cabling for Revamps

Reducing electrical noise on revamps requires careful planning. Lower and higher
levels should never encircle each other or run parallel for long distances.
It is practical to use existing conduit or trays as long as the level spacing (see section
Cableway Spacing Guidelines) can be maintained for the full length of the run.
Existing cables are generally of high voltage potential and noise producing.
Therefore, route levels L and M in a path apart from existing cables, when possible.
Use barriers in existing pullboxes and junction boxes for level L wiring to minimize
noise potential.
Do not loop level L signals around high control or level P conduit or trays.
Conduit Around and Through Mill or Machinery

Housings
Care should be taken to plan level spacing on both embedded and exposed conduit in
and around the machine or mill. Runs containing mixed levels should be minimized
to 5 ft or less in the overall run.
Conduit running through, and attached to, mill or machinery housing should follow
level spacing recommendations (see section Cableway Spacing Guidelines). This
should be discussed with the contractor early in the project.
Trunnions entering operator station cabinets (see Figure 5-1) should be kept as short
as possible when used as cableways. This helps minimize parallel runs of unlike
levels to a maximum of 5 ft before entering the equipment. Where different
signal/power levels are running together for short distances, each level should be
connected by cord ties, barriers, or some logical method. This prevents intermixing.
Trunnion
Short as Possible (< 5 ft) Trunnion

Floor Cable Entry
Figure 5-1. Trunnion-Mounted Operator Station
RF Interference
To prevent radio frequency (RF) interference, take care when routing power cables
in the vicinity of radio-controlled devices (for example, cranes) and audio/visual
systems (public address and closed-circuit television).
Inside the Drive Cabinet

Customer cabling to the drive’s terminal boards must comply with level-separation
guidelines (section Cableway Spacing Guidelines) after it enters the drive cabinet.
Refer to Chapter 3 for cableway layout inside the drive.
Suppression
Unless specifically noted otherwise, suppression (for example, a snubber) is required
on all inductive devices controlled by an output. This suppression minimizes noise
and prevents damage caused by electrical surges.
Notes
Chapter 6 Device Installation
Introduction
Chapter 6 of this manual defines mounting and installation instructions for external
devices that are connected to the drive as part of the drive system.
With power applied, high voltages are

present on some circuitry. To prevent
injury, do not touch any circuitry
without first ensuring that it is not
energized and is grounded.
Tachometer Mounting
If the motor is equipped with a tachometer, check that it is correctly installed before
energizing the motor. The tachometer should normally be mounted opposite the load
end of the motor. The bearing on this end of the motor is normally an insulated
bearing.
Note If the tachometer comes with a shaft grounding option, remove the ground
before energizing the motor.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Chapter 6 Device Installation • 6-1

Notes
6-2 • Chapter 6 Device Installation GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Chapter 7 Pre-Startup Installation
Checks
Introduction
Chapter 7 of this manual contains instructions to verify that the drive is ready for
startup. This includes checks and procedures to ensure that the drive’s
communications, I/O, and power connections are working correctly. This section
must be completed before beginning startup.
Chapter 7 assumes that the drive and connected devices have already been installed,
and that all wiring and cabling are installed correctly. This chapter is presented as
follows:
Section Page
Equipment/Material Needed ...................................................................................................... 2

Pre-Power Drive Checks ............................................................................................................3
Switchgear Checks .....................................................................................................................4
Transformer (T1) Checks ...........................................................................................................4
Customer Interconnection Verification ......................................................................................4
Motor Checks.............................................................................................................................5
With power applied, extremely high

voltages are present on some circuitry.
To prevent accidental injury, do not
touch any circuitry without first
ensuring that it does not carry these
voltages and is grounded.
When testing for the presence of high
voltages and when measuring any
electrical circuit, use only the equipment
approved for contact with those voltage
levels.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Chapter 7 Pre-Startup Installation Checks • 7-1

To prevent component damage caused
by static electricity, treat all boards and
devices with static-sensitive handling
techniques. Wear a wrist grounding
strap when handling boards or
components, but only after boards or
components have been removed from
potentially energized equipment and are
at a normally grounded workstation.
Equipment/Material Needed
The equipment and materials in the following list should be available for the
procedures in Chapter 7.
Safety Equipment
• Locks and tags, danger and caution tape
• High voltage ac/dc detector (using an insulated pole of appropriate length)
Typical Test Equipment and Tools

• One oscilloscope:
Minimum is 2-channel with two 100x probes;
Preferred is 2-channel with two sets (qty 4) of 100x differential probes or
4-channel with four 100x probes
Note Use probes within the specified range, not on high voltages.
• Small standard (flat-head) screwdriver

• Digital multimeter
• One meggar tester (capable of insulation testing)
• Socket sets, standard and metric
Optional Test Equipment

• Phase rotation meter
• Transformer turns ratio meter
Reference Documents
• Drive elementary diagrams, which show electrical connections and wiring
• Panel layouts, which show physical location of the terminal board and other
connection points
• Drive User’s Guide, GEH-6131
7-2 • Chapter 7 Pre-Startup Installation Checks GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Pre-Power Drive Checks
Following procedure assumes that significant changes or disassembly has occurred
between final factory test and drive commissioning. The following procedure can be
used to re-qualify the drive for full power operation:
1. Visually inspect all cabinets and verify there is no damage due to shipping.
2. Extend all cells and visually inspect all internal mechanical and electrical
connections.
3. Check that all electrical connections are tight. Use the torque values defined in
Figure 3-1.
4. Inspect all electrical and mechanical connections for proper assembly. Refer to
assembly drawings and elementary drawings. Data sheet 1BA of the elementary
should be used to validate those parts of the system that are variable.
5. Verify the value of scaling resistors for the voltage attenuator and current
sensors. Also check current sensor and fuse sizes match the elementary
drawings. Verify connections for current feedback, line voltage feedback and
motor voltage feedback.
6. Check for loose, missing or damaged parts. Remove shipping braces. Remove
any debris left during construction. Using a clean dry rag or dry low-pressure
air, remove any dust that may have accumulated in the drive’s interior. Check
for any signs of contamination of the drive’s interior from storage, such as water
damage or exposure to an outside environment.
Note Depending on the cell size, wood shipping blocks maybe mounted between
the cell support structure and the cells. These must be removed during installation.
7. Verify the integrity of all cabinet seals between cabinet air plenums. Pay
particular attention to seals between transformer and cell cabinet sections.
8. Check all wire and cables for proper size and insulation level, verify that wiring
is located in the proper conduit or cable way and that low level wiring is
separated from high level wiring.
9. Check for proper grounding of all equipment. This includes the CCOM
connection.
10. Verify incoming transformer windings and outgoing motor connections to
ensure they are not grounded. Use an ohmmeter to measure all conductors in
the drive to ground to ensure insulation integrity.
11. Check all devices having moving parts such as fans and relays for freedom of
operation, adequate clearance, and proper support.
12. Verify the integrity of all fiber optic connections between the control Fiber-
Optic Hub Board (FOHB) and the Cell Control Boards (CCB). This is of
particular importance when the control cabinet is shipped separate from the cell
cabinet.

Switchgear Checks
Make sure that:
1. The source is isolated from the switchgear and proper lockout and tagout
procedures have been followed, including safety grounding.
2. The switchgear cabinet is properly grounded.
3. The switchgear has been installed correctly, and that all control and power
wiring to this device is completed. (Refer to the switchgear documentation for
installation information.)
4. If provided, the keyed interlock is installed and duplicate keys are removed from
the lineup.
5. Switchgear protection devices, such as fuses and overloads, are correctly sized.
6. All interlocks have been checked for operation.
7. Interconnections to the drive control have been made correctly (refer to the drive
elementaries).
8. Meggar checks have been done for correct insulation level.
9. Check operation of the switchgear.
Transformer (T1) Checks

Verify all secondary to power cell connections on the Transformer Cabinet Tap
Board. Verify all connections between the cells and the secondary of the transformer
with an ohmmeter. Verify the voltage and number of secondaries match the
elementary data sheet 1BA. Verify primary connections, and that the primary
voltage matches the elementary data sheet 1BA.
Customer Interconnection Verification

Ensure that all customer connections at ATBA, ETBH, and ETBL are properly
terminated and are in agreement with the elementary. Check all electrical interlocks
for proper operation.
Check all incoming wiring/cabling, as follows:
• It should be complete and agree with the elementary drawings supplied with
the drive.
• It should conform to the separation and wiring guidelines defined in Section
5.
• If 115 V ac or 120 V dc is used for the system and/or local fault string,
make sure that only terminal points 2 and 8 are used on the ATBA board.
Terminals 4 and 10 on the ATBA are for the 24 V power supply (see
elementary sheet GE).

When a tachometer is supplied, verify the tachometer connection before control
power is energized. Damage to the tachometer can result if the power is applied in
reverse polarity or if the tachometer power is connected to its outputs.
Check fusing in the drive’s control and cell cabinets.
There must be a way to stop the drive

in the case that something unforeseen
happens. A contact into the stop string
is required before the bridge power is
supplied. There must also be way to
open the AC feed to the drive. Check
the stop and fault circuits, repair any
problems. Do not bypass, as failure to
trip could cause damage to personnel
and equipment.
Before applying control power, all wiring should be checked for proper connection.
If any wiring has not been connected at the device end, connect, safely terminate, or
disconnect it at the drive end. Failure to do so may cause fuse blowing or damage to
the control or power circuit.
Inspect wiring to ensure that it has not been damaged or frayed during installation.
Replace if necessary.
Verify that the BAIA board as listed on the elementary data sheet 1BA has correct
configuration settings.
Become familiar with the drive elementary one line shown on sheet 1CA.
Motor Checks
Before powering up the drive, make sure that the motor is installed correctly, as
follows:
1. Verify motor and drive compatibility, as follows:
a. Check motor and drive nameplate data (such as voltage, current, and
horsepower).
b. Make sure the motor and drive voltages match.
2. Verify that equipment used to monitor the motor temperature is installed.
3. Following proper lockout and tagout procedures for the drive, verify that the
cables to the motor are correct and complete, as follows:
a. Check control and power wiring.
b. Check that the motor is wired per the directions desired. (Per the elementary,
phases are marked T1, T2, and T3.

Notes

Chapter 8 Initial Drive Setup and
Operation Checks
Introduction
Chapter 8 of this manual describes the drive startup process. It provides
instructions to prepare the drive for operation and verify that it is in good running
condition. This includes both hardware and software setup.
Before beginning this chapter, be sure that installation and all pre-startup checks
have been completed successfully (Chapters 2 through 7). All interconnecting wires
and cables must be in place, connected, and ready for power on. Power is not yet
applied.
These initial drive setup procedures and checks are presented under the following
major headings:
Section Page
Equipment/Material Needed ...................................................................................................... 2

Applying Control and Blower Power.........................................................................................3
Checking Processor Boot Up .....................................................................................................4
Setting Up the Drive Software Configuration Tools..................................................................7
Configuring Drive Software..................................................................................................... ..8
Configuring the Drive .......................................................................................................... ....11
Working with Files and Menus ................................................................................................16
Applying Main Power ..............................................................................................................21
Chapter 9 provides drive tuneup instructions, which completes the startup and
commissioning process.
When testing for the presence of high

voltages and when measuring any
electrical circuit, use only the equipment
approved for contact with those voltage
levels.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Chapter 8 Initial Drive Setup and Operation Checks • 8-1
Equipment/Material Needed
The equipment and material in the following checklist should be available for the
procedures in Chapter 8.
Safety Equipment
• Safety gear (safety boots, safety glasses, hard-hat, high voltage gloves, face
shield)
• High voltage ac/dc detector (using an insulated pole of appropriate length)
• Locks and tags, danger and caution tape
• Protective grounding cables and grounding stick
Typical Test Equipment

• One oscilloscope:
Minimum is 2-channel with two 100x probes;
Preferred is 2-channel with two sets (qty 4) of 100x differential probes or
4-channel with four 100x probes
Note Use probes within the specified range, not on high voltages.
• Static-charge wrist straps

• 3-phase Variac (see Appendix E in the User’s Guide, GEH-6131)
• Small standard (flat-head) screwdriver
• Digital multimeter
• One megger tester (capable of insulation testing)
• Socket sets, standard and metric
• Torque wrench
• Flashlight
• PC (personal computer) with the drive configuration software (GE Control
System Toolbox) loaded
Optional Test Equipment

• Optional feedback checks:
− One dc power supply capable of 250 mV
− One dc power supply capable of 20 V
Reference Documents
Required: System elementary diagrams
Supplementary:
• Drive User’s Guide, GEH-6131
• Control System Toolbox manual, GEH-6401
8-2 • Chapter 8 Initial Drive Setup and Operation Checks GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives
Applying Control and Blower Power
With power applied, this equipment
contains a potential hazard of electric
shock or burn. Only qualified
personnel should install, operate, or
maintain this drive.
To minimize hazard of electrical
shock or burn, approved grounding
practices and procedures must be
strictly followed.
To apply power to the blowers and the control cabinet, the following steps should be
taken:
• To minimize hazard of electrical shock or burn, approved grounding practices
and procedures must be strictly followed.
• Verify that the AC Medium Voltage Power is locked out. With an approved
tester, verify that no high voltage is present. When verified apply, safety
grounds.
• Verify that CDS1 is in the off position.
• Refer to Data Sheet (1BA) of the system elementary and verify that the control
power voltage and blower voltage match what is being supplied to the input to
CDS1.
• The connection of T5 should be in agreement with the elementary. (Sheet 1
CP).
• Disconnect 120 PL from the 120V receptacle in the bottom of the control
enclosure. This removes control power to the rack and I/O power. If an
optional Un interruptible Power Supply (UPS) is provided, disconnect it from
the 120 Volt receptacle and disconnect 120PL from the UPS.
• Slide all cards out of the control rack except the RAPA power supply card.
• Energize the feeder to CDS1. Check the voltages and that the phasing on the
line side of CDS1 is of forward rotation.
• Turn on CDS1. Verify the cooling system. Input airflow through the doors
and filters of the cell cabinet should be strong enough to hold a piece of
notebook paper when the blowers are running. If an optional second fan is
provided, check fan number 1 as previously described. Open CDS1 and the
fuses for fan 1 located in the control enclosure. Close CDS1 and fan number 2
should energize. Check that rotation correct. There should be a warning,
indicating that fan 1 is not running. Open CDS1 and reinsert the fan 1 fuses.
Turn on CDS1.
• With an AC voltmeter check that 120 Volts is present at the receptacle in the
bottom of the control enclosure.
• Turn CDS1 to the off position.
• Plug 120PL into the 120 V receptacle in the bottom the control enclosure, or
into the optional UPS and plug the optional UPS into the receptacle. This will
apply power to the HFPR, the control rack, the Fiber-Optic Hub Board (FOHB),
and to the I/O and current sensors when CDS1 is energized.
• Energize CDS1
• With a DC volt meter check that the power supply is correct by monitoring the
test points (TP) on the RAPA with respect to DCOM.
+5V (P5 TP ) +/- 5%
+15 (P15 TP )
-15 (N15 TP) +/- 5%
• Measure the voltage on ATBA points 33 (I24P) and 35 (I24N). This voltage is
unregulated 24 VDC (18-24 VDC). Measure that the supply voltages on the
FOHB are as follows:
POS Meter Lead NEG Meter Lead Meter Voltage
FOHB TB1-1 (+24) TB1-6 (COM) +24 V dc unregulated
TB1-7 (-24) TB1-6 (COM) -24 V dc unregulated
TB1-1 (+24) TB1-7 (-24) +48 V dc unregulated
Measure Current sensor B terminal board (CSBTB) and Current sensor C terminal
board (CSCTB) as follows. CSBTB and CSCTB are located on the left side of the
Control enclosure.
+/- 5% POS Meter Lead NEG Meter Lead Meter Voltage

CSBTB 3 (+15V) 5 (COM) +15 V dc
4 (-15V) 5 (COM) -15 V dc
3 (+15V) 4 (-15V) +30 V dc
CSCTB 3 (+15) 5 (COM) +15 V dc
4 (-15) 5 (COM) -15 V dc
3 (+15) 4 (-15V) +30 V dc
Note For correct current feedback polarity, the indicating arrow on the two
current sensors should point current flow towards the converter, not the motor.
Checking Processor Boot Up

Verify that the DSPX processor board, located in the control rack, has successfully
booted up as follows:
1. Turn CSD1 to the off position. Return the cards in the control rack to their
proper seated position.
2. Turn CDS1 to the on position.
3. The DSPX should boot up with the following LED indications.
• Green Status LED steady on
• Red fault LED blinking (indicating an alarm status as the AC Medium
Voltage Power is OFF}
• Solid Red Indicates a fault.
Figure 8-1 Control Rack for Innovation Series Drive
IS200BICR Test Point
Table 8-1 RMS values of LVAB and LVBC test points.
RMS L-L INPUT RX PK L-L LVAB LVBC TP

VOLTAGE VALUE VOLTAGE RMS L-L VAC
2400 1800000 3394 3.143
3000 2200000 4242 3.128
3300 2400000 4666 3.246
4160 3000000 5883 3.276
4800 3500000 6788 3.241
6000 4200000 8485 3.378
6600 4800000 9333 3.252
6900 5000000 9758 3.264
7200 5200000 10182 3.276
8400 6000000 11879 3.313
10000 7200000 14142 3.287
11000 7900000 15556 3.296
12000 8600000 16970 3.303
12500 9000000 17677 3.288
13200 9500000 18667 3.29
13800 10000000 19516 3.267
Table 8-2 RMS values of MVAB and MVBC test points.

RMS L-L INPUT RX PK L-L MVAB MVBC TP
VOLTAGE VALUE VOLTAGE ROS L-L VAC
2400 1800000 3394 3.163
3000 2200000 4242 3.237
3300 2400000 4666 3.264
4160 3000000 5883 3.294
4800 3500000 6788 3.258
6000 4200000 8485 3.395
6600 4800000 9333 3.268
6900 5000000 9758 3.28
7200 5200000 10182 3.291
Table 8-3 Current Rating vs. Cell Size
CELL SIZE RATED MAS OUTPUT MODEL NUMBER RB
OUTPUT CURRENT (60 OHMS
CURRENT SEC)
00A 55A 71A LT100S 83.44
0A 80A 108A LT100S 55.84
01 80A 96A LT100S 61.67
1A 110A 141A LA205-S/SP5 83.93
1I 110A 132A LA205-S/SP5 89.78
2A 160A 212 LA205-S/SP5 55.84
2I 160A 192 LA205-S/SP5 61.67
3B 220A 282A LA305-S/SP5 52.46
3I 220A 264A LA305-S/SP5 89.78
4B 330A 424A LT505-S 69.67
4I 330A 396A LT505-S 74.66
5C 440A 565A LT505-S 52.30
5B 500A 565A LT505-S 52.30
5H 440A 506A LT505-S 58.42
6A 660A 760A LT1005-S 38.88
6H 590A 680A LT1005-S 43.46
7A 880A 1012A LT2005-S 29.21
8H 960A 1100A LT2005-S 26.86
Setting Up the Drive Software Configuration Tools

Connecting the Toolbox
The GE Control System Toolbox is microprocessor-based software used to configure
and maintain Innovation Series control equipment. The toolbox is a Windows®
95/NT-based application, which runs on a Pentium® 100 or higher, personal
computer (PC). The toobox is used with many GE products; this chapter describes
how to use the toolbox to configure an Innovation Series Drive.
The toolbox operates over ISBus to an Innovation Series drive. Optionally, it can
operate over a serial cable to a drive. The toolbox must communicate with a device
in order to configure or monitor it. There are two methods of communication
available:
TCP/IP is used to inter-network dissimilar systems. To use TCP/IP, the proper
network software must be installed and configured in Windows NT or Windows 95.
If the toolbox uses TCP/IP to communicate with an Operator Console (OC2000) or
drive, a controller is required to act as a gateway.
Direct Serial is available only with drives. The toolbox communicates directly with
the drive using the PC serial port. No special network software is required. See
Figure 8-3.
Innovation Series Drive

Serial port communication from the toolbox to the Innovation Series drive is by
direct serial connection of the PC COMM to the drive COMM connector (located on
the cabinet door just below the keypad). TCP/IP communication requires a
controller to act as a gateway to the Innovation Series bus (ISBus).
Control System
+
AC
Toolbox -
Serial Cable
Innovation
Series
9-pin receptacle
9-pin plug COMM
COMM connector
connector located
below keypad
Figure 8-3 Toolbox Connection to Drive Using Direct Serial Communication.
Control System Innovation Series Controller

+
- AC
Toolbox
TCP\IP ISBus
Innovation
Series Drive
Windows PC
ACLI or UCVC +
- AC
Innovation
Series Drive
Figure 8-4 Toolbox Connection to Drive Using TCP/IP and ISBus
Control System
Toolbox +
- AC
TCP\IP
Innovation
Series
MCL ACL
Dual-port memory
Windows PC
interface
Figure 8-5 Toolbox Connection to Drive Using TCP/IP (requires ACLA)
Configuring Drive Software

Introduction
This section provides instructions for using the toolbox to configure and monitor an
Innovation Series drive. It also contains information on using other features of the
toolbox specific to the drive.
Creating an Innovation Series Drive

When the toolbox starts, the toolbox Work Area displays (refer to the section,
Configuring the Drive). The Work Area is used to maintain the drive configuration
file in the toolbox. You must create a new drive configuration file (.icb) or open an
existing one.
À To create an Innovation Series drive
• From the File menu, choose New. The New dialog box contains all installed
toolbox products. Choose the drive as follows:
Click on the tab,

Drives & Exciters.
Click on Innovation
Series Drive and
click OK.
The New Innovation Series Drive dialog box displays to allow you to choose the
pattern and version.
New Drive
Choose this option to

display the pattern and
version directory dialog
box and manually load
the desired product
(pattern).
Choose this option to go

online and automatically
determine the pattern
and version.
Pattern and Version

Choose the Pattern and Version displays the followings dialog box and allows
you to choose the Pattern name and Version directory.
Pattern (product)
Version
Choose a Version from the list and click OK. The Verify the Drive IPN
(Intelligent Parts Number) dialog box displays.
Verify the Drive IPN
To avoid equipment damage, the IPN

must match the IPN on the cabinet
Product Data nameplate.
Verify these numbers

from the cabinet Product
Data nameplate, located
inside the cabinet door.
Enter the correct
numbers, as necessary.
Click OK.
Refer to Appendix A for details on the drive’s IPN.
Enter User Identification
If the Enter - ID dialog box (shown below) displays, you must enter an ID to
identifies the user about to make changes to the configuration.
You must enter a three character ID

(such as your initials).
If you are the only user making

changes with the toolbox, you can
permanently avoid this dialog box by
entering your ID. Choose the Option
menu, Settings, and the tab General.
Enter your three

character
identification.
Configuring the Drive

The Toolbox Work Area is the main screen of an Innovation Series drive
configuration (see screen below). This area is used to configure the drive. Across
the top of this screen is the Title Bar, which contains the name of the toolbox and the
name of the file (drive configuration) in use. Under the title bar is the Menu Bar
containing all available menu commands. These commands are described in the
section, Working with Files and Menus.
Toolbox Work Area
Note To expand or collapse an item in the Outline View, use the mouse and click
on . Or, use the left and right arrow keys to expand/collapse the list. To
navigate through the items in the hierarchy list, use the up and down arrow keys.
Summary View - This area displays detailed

information for each item in theOutline View and The Detached Summary
Titlebar
Diagram drawings. View displays Diagram.)
Menu Bar
Toolbar
Outline View
Items under
Main Menu
can vary with
each
configuration.
Log
View
Status bar
Once a new drive is created (or a file is opened), the Outline View displays the drive
The default device name name and two items; Main Menu and Diagram.
is ISD1. Additional new
devices are incremented
by one. This name should
be modified to more
accurately refer to the
drive being configured.
The name is limited to five
characters
À To modify the drive
1. Click on the drive name to highlight it.
2. From the Edit menu, choose Modify.
The Edit Innovation Series Drive dialog box displays and allows you to edit
drive properties as follows:
Modify Drive Properties

Drive Name is used as identification when
communicating with the System Database Serial Port is the default
(SDB). Enter up to five characters. communications setting.
To connect to Ethernet, you

must enter the IP address
of the controller or the ACL
to be used as a bridge to
the drive.
Click to edit the Intelligent

Part Number (IPN).
To avoid equipment damage,
the IPN must match the
number labeled IPN# on the
cabinet nameplate located
inside the cabinet door.
Verify and enter the

correct numbers from the
cabinet nameplate
located inside the cabinet
door.
Choose the network

interface for this drive,
such as ISBus.
You may enter site-

specific information
here, such as the
complete equipment
name.
Validating the Drive

Also, any items in the Validation checks for errors that might prevent successful operation of the drive. If
hierarchy that had problems the configuration needs to be validated, the Outline View displays the items in red.
during validation will display
red after the validation.
À To validate the drive configuration
w From the Drive menu, choose Validate.
Or click .
The validation results display in the Log View at the bottom of the toolbox Work
Area.
Enter Job Specific Information
Each wizard dialog box Once a new drive has been created and the properties are modified, you must enter
contains a Help button. job specific data, such as motor hp, motor amps, and motor speed. This information
can be entered in a new configuration using the menus or the Drive Commissioning
wizard (refer to the section, Drive Commissioning Wizard). A wizard is an
interactive Help utility that guides the user through each step of a particular task,
such as drive commissioning.
Note If the drive contains a different pattern than the one presently being
configured, it is necessary to first download the new pattern. Refer to the section,
Upgrading a Configuration. The toolbox will recognize this condition and notify the
user if it is a problem.
À To configure the drive online
1. From the toolbox, click to go online.

2. From the Edit menu, choose Wizards.
Each configuration depends
on application requirements. 3. Choose the Drive Commissioning Wizard.
For more information, Note Entering the Drive Commissioning wizard information and performing the
contact Product Service applicable tune ups should be sufficient to configure the drive for basic operation.
Engineering at + 1 540 387
7597 or Fax at + 1 540 387 4. From the Device menu, choose Download to Drive and Parameter
8606 (replace + with the Values.
international access code).
Note If an alternative language for the keypad is desired, choose Device menu,
Download to Drive, and DDI Menu.
Upgrading a Configuration
The upgrade command adds the required functions of a newer version of the pattern
to the current drive configuration file (.icb). For example, the current drive
configuration file (.icb) is version V01.19. The application requires the functions of
version V01.21.00C. Upgrade the drive configuration file as follows:
À To upgrade a file
1. Make sure the new required version is installed.
2. From the current drive configuration file (.icb), such as version V01.32.00C
described below, choose the File menu and choose Upgrade. The following
message box prompts to proceed you with the upgrade.
Click Yes to upgrade

the drive.
Select Upgrade Version
If you select to upgrade the drive, the Select Upgrade Version dialog box
displays all newer installed versions.
Select the required

version.
The following message displays. These items can be downloaded from the Drive
menu. Refer to the sections, Configuring the Drive and Download To Drive.
Working with Files and Menus
An Innovation Series Drive is configured using different types of files, which are
described in the following sections. Menu commands are also described.
File Types
The configuration files generate output that can be downloaded to the drive.
Configuration files include:
Drive configuration file (.icb) is a binary working file that contains an exact copy
of the drive configuration used by the toolbox. Users generally work from drive
configuration files. When the file is saved, the prior .icb is renamed to an .ibb file
and used as a backup file. To restore the backup copy, rename the file to a .icb file.
Tree files (.tre) are text files that serve several purposes. Some define the
parameters, faults, menus, and other items that exist within a particular drive. Others
store configurations for transport between different drives, and possibly different
versions of the toolbox.
Project files (.prj) are text files that hold some drive configuration information.
They are used, in conjunction with other tree files, to transport configurations across
versions of drive patterns, and possibly different versions of the toolbox.
Note The .tre and .prj files are not normally used by users.
Output files include:
Drive Diagnostic Interface (DDI) database files (.icd) describe the configuration
for the DDI(also known as keypad). This file is downloaded to the drive.
Programmer Workstation * .icb file
Pattern configuration files

Create
New Save
Open
Documentation
Block & Network (.TRE)
prj. (project file)
and .tre files Print
Export/Import
The .prj files (OPEN/EXPORT)
list all .tre files that should be
imported for this file.
Update SDB
Windows NT or Windows 95
Running Toolbox
Download Pattern
Upload/Download
Innovation Series Drive
Database Computer Parameters
Save
SDB Active Backup
Parameters Parameters
Restore
Pattern Files
The pattern is loaded into the The drive can be loaded with different patterns. The term pattern is used to describe
drive processor, which the functionality that can be loaded into a drive. For example, a drive can be loaded
resides on the DSPX board. with a general industry pattern or a system pattern. A pattern is defined with the
The DSPX board is located in following collection of files used by the toolbox:
the drive control rack.
Tree files (.tre) are text files that contain configuration information for the pattern.
Runtime files (.arc) are binary files that contain the runtime image that is
downloaded to the drive.
Diagram files (.wmf) are drawing files that contain the toolbox block diagrams.
Help files (.hlp) provide pattern specific help from within the toolbox.
Upgrade files (.dll) are binary files that provide an intelligent pattern specific
upgrade from previous pattern versions.
Opening and Closing Files

Opening an drive configuration file (.icb) reads a previously saved drive
configuration into the toolbox.
À To open a file
1. From the File menu, choose Open. The Open dialog box displays.
Or choose the Open
button. 2. Choose the file name and click OK.
Note If an older version toolbox is used to open a drive configuration file (.icb) that
Check the Release Notes was saved with a newer version, a Warning box is displayed. Either install the
located in the toolbox Help version of toolbox the drive configuration file (.icb) was saved with (listed in the
menu under About Toolbox. Warning box) or consult the toolbox Release Notes to see if they are compatible.
À To close a file
w From the File menu, choose Close.
Closing a file removes the configuration from the toolbox. If the configuration has
not been saved, a dialog box displays and asks if the configuration should be saved.
Saving Files
Saving a file writes the entire contents of the configuration to a drive configuration
Or choose the Save file (.icb). The prior drive configuration file (.icb) is renamed to a .ibb file and used
button. as a backup file.
À To save a file
1. From the File menu, choose Save. The Save As dialog box displays.
2. Enter the file name and click OK. (Once a configuration has been saved,
the Save button saves the new file without asking for a file name.)
Note The Save button also indicates that a change was made to the configuration
by highlighting (red) and becoming enabled. If the computer or toolbox fails when
the button is red, all changes since the last save is lost, so save files often.
Exporting Configuration Files
The .tre files can be exported The parameter values contained in a drive configuration file (.icb) can be exported in
selectively or for an entire a .tre file format. Exporting drive parameters allows settings among drives to be
drive. Refer to the next shared.
section Importing/Exporting.
À To export parameter values
1. From the File menu, choose Export, then choose Parameter Values. The
Parameter Value File Name dialog box displays.
2. Confirm the current project directory/file name or choose a new directory. The
file is saved as a .tre file.
Exporting/Opening Project Files
This option is normally not required, but is

provided if a newer version of the toolbox makes a
change to the format of the drive configuration file
(.icb) that is not backward compatible.
Normally, newer versions of the toolbox can load drive configuration files created by
older versions. However, if a major change in functionality of the toolbox occurs,
the toolbox may not be able to load the drive configuration file. In this case, it is
necessary to first export the drive configuration file to a project file and then import
it into the new version of the toolbox.
Project files save the drive configuration in a form that can be loaded by all newer
versions of the toolbox. A project file (.prj) is a text file, which contains the names
of all .tre files in a configuration. Project files allow the user to export and import a
drive configuration without having to know about all the files it contains.
À To create a project file
1. From the Outline View, choose the drive name or the desired item.
2. From the File menu, choose Export and choose either Selected Item (exports
just the .prj file) or All Export Code (exports all .tre files and the .prj file).
Once a project file exists, it can be used to create a drive configuration file (.icb).
From the file Open command, choose a .prj file. This creates an Innovation Series
drive and starts a series of file imports. The toolbox imports the files listed in the
.prj file, including the parameter values file.
Adjusting the Display Contrast
To adjust the display contrast:

1. From the Main Menu, select General Setup.
2. Then select: Keypad > Keypad Functions > Adjust Screen Contrast.
This displays the screen shown below.
- CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT -
HOLD UP ARROW TO INCREASE

HOLD DOWN ARROW TO DECREASE
Press ESCAPE to Continue
3. Press the Escape button to save the contrast value and return to the previous
menu.
Checking the Keypad (DDI)

The operator interface located on the control cabinet front door is the Drive
Diagnostic Interface module (DDI, also called keypad; see Figure 8-6). The drive
User’s Guide, GEH-6131 describes its operation in detail.
Check the keypad operation, as follows:
1. Observe that the display’s heartbeat icon is pulsing. This indicates that the
keypad can communicate with the drive. (The cable from the keypad connects
to the rack’s J10 connector.)
2. If faults were present and the condition has disappeared, clear non-latched faults
by pressing the Reset Fault key on the keypad. Latched faults require a hard
reset by pressing the Reset button on the RAPA board (see Figure 8-1). Non-
latched alarms clear automatically when the condition ends. Latched alarms
can be cleared by pressing the Reset Fault key.
The hard reset re-boots the DSPX, causing the board’s red LED to start blinking.
This indicates a brief fault, which occurs because the dc bus is not yet charged
up. (The keypad’s fault display provides a description of this fault.)
3. Record the “DDI software version” number. This can be found using the
keypad, as follows:
Press {Menu}
Select {General Setup}
Press {Enter}
Select {Firmware Version & Hardware Info}
Press {Enter}
Select {Display Firmware Version}
Press {Enter}
The firmware version should appear on the keypad display (see Figure 8-7).

Drive Health
GE Innovation Series Icons:
Heartbeat (Animated)
DC Voltage Control State
DISPLAY – 894.49 V 0 75 150
(Local, Remote, Test)
Provides both analog AC Amp (Load)
and digital 0.03 A 0 75 150 Fault State
representation of drive Voltage Magn
460.66 V
Drive Direction
functions and values, 0 75 150
Power Motion (Animated)
and text-based menus. 0.25 W 200 0 200
Navigation Drive Controls

KEYPAD –
Organized into two RUN (green)
Reset
functional groups: Status
Faults
navigation keys and
drive control keys.
Remote STOP (red)
Menu Jog
Run and Stop keys Local
set to the side for
easy access. Speed
Escape Enter
Figure 8-6. Front View of the Keypad (DDI Module)
GE Innovation Control
ACMVAC4-G
DSPX Firmware Version: V02.10.00B
DSPX Boot Monitor Version: Unknown
DDI Firmware Version: V02.00.01B
Press ENTER to continue
Figure 8-7. Example of DDI Firmware Version Display
Using Simulator Mode

(Refer to the GE Control System Toolbox, GEH-6401)
The drive has the ability to be set up to simulate running and sequencing without
applying power to the motor, or having main bridge power applied. This is a
valuable tool to check the customer I/O without actually running the drive. The
Simulator Setup wizard can be used to enable this function. Once the drive simulator
has been enabled, the user can go to the main menu, under DIAGRAM, and can
choose from the menu which I/O that is to be checked. Inputs and outputs will be
highlighted when energized. Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) can also be
checked for function and scaling. Run commands can be given using the KEYPAD
icon. This will simulate the motor running, showing on the display motor speed,
current, etc. as if the motor was actually running.
Applying Main Power
De-energizing the Drive
To prevent potentially hazardous

electrical shock, power must be
properly de-energized before anyone
is allowed to make physical contact
with the electrical components or
wiring of the drive. When checking
for zero ac or dc voltage, the high
voltage detector must be rated
appropriately for the equipment
voltage.
1. Check that the drive is stopped.

2. Prepare the switchgear feeding the equipment as follows:
a. Open the switchgear. Rack out, lock out, and tag out
b. Check circuitry with a high-voltage detector to ensure zero ac voltage.
c. If supplied with a key interlocking system, remove the keys from the
switchgear.
3. In the drive control cabinet:
a. Open the control disconnect, CDS1. Lock out and tag out.
b. If there are any other sources of power, be sure that these are also locked
and tagged out.
4. Wait a minimum of five minutes to discharge the dc capacitors. If supplied with
a key interlock system, use the key to unlock the cabinet doors after the five
minute waiting period.
5. Open the cabinet doors. On each cell check that the “Not Safe” LED is no
longer illuminated. Before touching any of the cells, use a voltage detector to
check the heat sink to ground as well as all power connections. When the cell is
extended the DC link voltage can be measured.
6. Using proper grounding procedures, apply safety grounds.
Re-energizing the Drive
These procedures must be followed in

order to prevent personnel from
having contact with dangerous
voltages.
1. Ensure that any connections that may have been disturbed have been checked
for tightness, and that no conductive materials are in contact with any of the
drive circuits.
2. Remove safety grounds.
3. Close and secure the cabinet doors.
4. If supplied with a key interlocking system, lock the doors and remove the key.
5. Clear locks and tags from the medium voltage switchgear and the drive.
6. Close and secure the control cabinet door.
7. Close CDS1. This will energize the control power.
8. The medium voltage switchgear is now ready to be turned on.
Power Circuit Tests

The following precautions should be followed while testing the power cells:
• Remove all safety grounds before proceeding with power testing.
• Use extreme care when working around power semiconductor circuits and
modules. They are high-capacity, low-impedance paths and destructive arcing
faults could occur by exercising careless procedures.
• Though each cell by itself develops no more than 460 V ac for low voltage cells
and 720 V ac for high voltage cells, the voltage to ground can increase to the
output voltage rating at full speed.
• Never assume that by switching off the input power that all power is removed.
Voltage is still present on the terminals of the input disconnect. Also there may
be voltages present from other external sources.
• Never run the drive with the cabinet doors open. Also never run the drive with
the transformer doors open - it greatly reduces cooling to the drive.
• Never connect grounded (i.e. non-isolated) voltmeters or oscilloscopes to the
Innovation Series Type H system.
• Do not shut off the blower and leave the main power on. This may cause the
drive to overheat and cause severe damage to the system.
• Do not remove safety shields (marked with a HIGH VOLTAGE sign) or attempt
to measure points beneath the shields.
• Do not unless instructed remove gating signals from only a portion of the power
semiconductors connected to share the load. The power converter is designed to
withstand all fault condition, provided a full complement of power
semiconductors is gated, and all protective functions are operable.
• Do not remove or insert printed circuit cards when main power or control power
is turned on.
• Do not apply main power to the equipment unless the equipment frame is
grounded.
• Ensure that all test instruments and test leads have adequate voltage and current
rating to be safely used in this application.
• Establish a way to stop the equipment and open necessary breakers before main
power is supplied to the equipment. Do not bypass as failure to trip could cause
damage to personnel and equipment.
• Be familiar with the system elementary before proceeding.
Low Voltage Cells

This test is intended for systems that use low voltage cells and is performed with a
single 30 amp, 3 phase, 460 V ac variable voltage source.
During this test the Innovation Series

Type H transformer T1 will be excited
from one of the secondary windings.
This will cause rated voltage to appear
at the primary of the transformer T1.
Lock out the breaker and/or the disconnect feeding transformer T1. Ensure that
personnel cannot be exposed to these high voltage connections. For added safety, or
if an optional incoming disconnect is not provided, disconnect and safely terminate
the wiring in the AC entry cabinet to prevent backfeeding the input power system.
It is not recommended that the wiring at the transformer be disturbed. Mark these
wires so that they can be reconnected properly at the completion of this test.
Disconnect the series connections between the T1 and T2 of all adjacent cells and the
neutral connection between A1, B1, and C1 (refer to sheet 1CC of the system
elementary). Disconnect the motor leads or lock open the optional motor
disconnect. Connect a 3-phase variable voltage source to the input of cell B1, leave
the existing cables to the transformer on input to cell B1. Refer to Appendix D
Optional Cell Tester in the User’s Guide, GEH-6131.
The current demand on the variable

voltage source should be monitored
during this test. Do not exceed the
current rating of the variable voltage
source. The variable voltage source
should be fused.
Before starting this test be sure that all wiring is tight and checked for correctness.
Set up the trending screen in the toolbox with following parameters, so that their
values can be observed.
LINE_MAG_FIL (AC LINE VOLTS )
I_MAG_FIL (MOTOR CURRENT )
V_MAG_FIL (MOTOR VOLTS )
Connect an AC voltmeter to monitor the Variac input to cell B1. Refer to
elementary power cell diagram.
Turn on the control power and verify the DSPX is initialized. Establish
communications between the GE Control System Toolbox and the control rack, via
the RS232 port on the front of the control cabinet door. Insure that the system X
STOP circuit is open, preventing a run during this test.
Starting at the minimum voltage setting, slowly increase the output voltage from the
variable voltage source to about 75 V ac. The “not safe ” LED should be lit on the
cell control board (see Figure 8-2). Measure all cell input voltages to make sure that
they are all receiving approximately the same voltage.
If all cell voltages are OK, continue to increase the variable voltage source to 230 V
ac and make sure all of the voltages are equal and that the switching mode power
supplies are working. (The Lnk ON and cell fault LED’s on the cell control boards
should be on.) See Figure 8-2.
Continue increasing the voltage to 460 V ac. All power cell faults should be reset.
Verify that the “not safe ” LEDs on each Cell Control Board are illuminated (see
Figure 8-2). A normal keypad display should appear.
At rated primary voltage the toolbox trender parameter LINE_MAG_FIL should
indicate rated volts of the system input voltage. V_MAG_FIL and I_MAG_FIL on
the trender should be approximately 0.
The previous steps verify that the main power transformer is OK and the Attenuator
Module in the transformer cabinet is properly connected.
Upon completion of this test, shut down the power feeding the variable voltage
source. Check that the “not safe ” LEDs on the cell control board of all cells are
NOT lit, indicating that the capacitors have discharged. This takes about 5 minutes.
Disconnect the variable voltage source.
Open CDS1 to disable control power.
Reconnect the series connections between T1 and T2 of all adjacent cells, plus the
neutral connections between A1, B1, and C1 and remove any safety grounds.
Reconnect the primary conductors at the AC incoming cabinet. If the motor cables
have been disconnected, reconnect at this time.
Secure all doors to the cell and transformer cabinets.
Enable the blower motors if they have been disabled.
Figure 8-2 Typical air-cooled Innovation Series Type H AC power cell (front view).
High Voltage Power Cells
This test is intended for systems that use high voltage cells and is performed with a
single 30 amp, 3 phase, 690 V ac variable voltage source.
During this test the Innovation Series

Type H transformer T1 will be excited
from one of the secondary windings.
This will cause rated voltage to appear
at the primary of the transformer T1.
Lock out the breaker and/or the disconnect feeding transformer T1. Ensure that
personnel cannot be exposed to these high voltage connections. For added safety, or
if an optional incoming disconnect is not provided, disconnect and safely terminate
the wiring in the AC entry cabinet to prevent backfeeding the input power system.
It is not recommended that the wiring at the transformer be disturbed. Mark these
wires so that they can be reconnected properly at the completion of this test.
Disconnect the series connections between the T1 and T2 of all adjacent cells and the
neutral connection between A1, B1, and C1 (refer to sheet 1CC of the system
elementary). Disconnect the motor leads or lock open the optional motor
disconnect. Connect a 3-phase variable voltage source to the input of cell B1, leave
the existing cables to the transformer on input to cell B1.
The current demand on the variable

voltage source should be monitored
during this test. Do not exceed the
current rating of the variable voltage
source. The variable voltage source
should be fused.
Before starting this test be sure that all wiring is tight and checked for correctness.
Set up the trending screen in the toolbox with following parameters, so that their
values can be observed.
LINE_MAG_FIL (AC LINE VOLTS )
I_MAG_FIL (MOTOR CURRENT )
V_MAG_FIL (MOTOR VOLTS )
Connect an AC voltmeter to monitor the variable voltage source input to cell B1.
Refer to elementary power cell diagram.
Turn on the control power and verify the DSPX is initialized. Establish
communications between the GE Control System Toolbox and the control rack, via
the RS232 port on the front of the control cabinet door. Insure that the system
ESTOP circuit is open , preventing a run during this test.
Starting at the minimum voltage setting, slowly increase the output voltage from the
variable voltage source to about 75 V ac. The “not safe ” LED should be lit on the
cell control board (see Figure 8-2). Measure all cell input voltages to make sure that
they are all receiving approximately the same voltage.
If all cell voltages are OK, continue to increase the variable voltage source to 340 V
ac and make sure all of the voltages are equal and that the switch mode power
supplies are working. (The Lnk ON and and cell fault LED’s on the cell control
boards should be on.) See Figure 8-2.
Continue increasing the voltage to 690 V ac. All power cell faults should be reset.
Verify that the “not safe ” LEDs on each Cell Control Board are illuminated (see
Figure 8-2). A normal keypad display should appear.
At rated primary voltage the toolbox trender parameter LINE_MAG_FIL should
indicate rated volts of the system input voltage. V_MAG_FIL and I_MAG_FIL on
the trender should be approximately 0.
The previous steps verify that the main power transformer is OK and the Attenuator
Module in the transformer cabinet is properly connected.
Upon completion of this test, shut down the power feeding the variable voltage
source. Check that the “not safe “ LEDs on the cell control board of all cells are
NOT lit, indicating that the capacitors have discharged. This takes about 5 minutes.
Disconnect the variable voltage source.
Open CDS1 to disable control power.
Reconnect the series connections between T1 and T2 of all adjacent cells, plus the
neutral connections between A1, B1, and C1 and remove any safety grounds.
Reconnect the primary conductors at the AC incoming cabinet. If the motor cables
have been disconnected, reconnect at this time.
Secure all doors to the cell and transformer cabinets.
Enable the blower motors if they have been disabled.
Cell Diagnostic Wizard

The Cell Diagnostic wizard tests IGBT devices, evaluates feedback information and
displays diagnostic information. This test must be run before proceeding to the
Motor Control wizard.
The Device Test checks each IGBT device in the power circuit for proper function.
The Feedback Evaluation checks the operation of the motor voltage and motor
current sensors.
The diagnostic information includes status of the cells, including results of the
Device Test and Feedback Evaluation.
The following conditions must be met in order to run the Cell Diagnostic wizard:
• All cabinet doors secured and blowers running
• System and local permissives satisfied
• No faults shown on the keypad
• Make sure that the toolbox and device are equal
• The motor must be connected to the drive
• The Device Test and Feedback Evaluation test will not be done if the drive is
already running; instead, data from the last test is reported
• Main Bridge Power must be applied.
Select the Wizard Icon from the main screen toolbar. From the Wizard menu select
{CELL DIAGNOSTIC WIZARD}. The test will run through Device Test and
Feedback Evaluation. A message will be sent on successful operation. If a test
fails, the possible affected devices will be displayed on the fault display. More detail
on faults indicated by this wizard are available through the online help system.
To run the Cell Diagnostic wizard from the Keypad refer to the Drive Diagnostic
Interface (DDI) section of the User’s Guide, GEH-6131.
Using the Drive Commissioning Wizard
Parameters can be entered into the drive by using the Drive Commissioning wizard.
The changes are saved in the .ICB file by uploading the parameter values from the
drive to the toolbox and choosing <File> <Save> from the toolbox menu.
Avoid changing the values of the non-diagnostic parameters while the drive is
running. Many parameters are associated with configuration rules that are invoked
automatically when the drive is stopped. If parameters associated with coordination
rules are changed while the drive is running, it is best to perform a hard reset after
the drive is stopped.
Diagnostic functions, such as SLDs and Capture Buffer, work on variables in their
native units, which are not necessarily displayed units. To determine the native units
for a variable, change the value of parameter Display units to Native (Platform).
Changing the value of one of the following parameters:
Motor rated speed
Motor rated frequency
Motor rated current
Motor rated power
Motor rated voltage
Crossover voltage
Applied top speed
should be followed by running the following wizards:
• Per Unit Setup Wizard
• Remaining Parameter Setup Wizard
Using the Toolbox to View Parameter Differences

Having the pattern versions loaded equally into the file and the drive does not mean
that the parameters in the toolbox and the drive are equal. If there is a discrepancy
between the drive and file parameters it is indicated by the red not equal sign ≠ in the
status bar at the bottom of the toolbox window.
To display the differences, double-click on the not equal signal {≠}. That causes the
toolbox to compare the parameter values with those in the drive.
The toolbox parameters must be equal to the drive parameters before the wizard can
be run. The Wizard will request either an upload or a download depending on
whether you want the wizard to default with the device values or with what is in the
toolbox pattern.
If a previous .ICB file was not present and this file was created by selecting the
default Choose Pattern and Version, then the Drive Commissioning Wizard will
display default values and/or {No Values}. These will need to be set according to
the application.
If an existing .ICB file was opened, the Drive Commissioning Wizard will display
the saved parameters.
Final Values With the Wizard

Final values are calculated from parameters. These values are present in the drive,
but not in the tool, unless they are overwritten. The {≠} sign at the bottom of the
pattern screen does not include final values.
The Wizard uses the parameter settings that were entered to calculate the parameter
final values. Final values exist so that GE Industrial Systems development engineers
can address special circumstances in the field. Any change to a rule computed final
value is considered an override. Never apply an override to a final value without
consultation with GE Industrial Systems Product Service.
The toolbox indicates that overrides exist in the drive by displaying a red O at the
bottom of the screen. Overrides can be created, viewed and cleared with Level 4
permission, and the following steps:
1. Select {Finder \ Overrides \ Update}

2. Double-click on the item selected.
3. Select {Clear \ Override}
4. Select {Device \ Reset Drive \ Hard Reset}
Running the Drive Commissioning Wizard

Step through this wizard using the steps below. Setting the parameters according to
the application while using the elementary data sheet and online help as an aid.
Note Running the wizard overwrites values in the drive. Be sure to make backups
if the data in the drive should be saved before proceeding.
1. Activate the {Run Wizard} icon. This brings up a screen like the sample
in Figure 8-8.
(Some items are only available with Level 4 permission.)

Figure 8-8. Toolbox Screen Showing Wizards
2. Select {Drive Commissioning Wizard} and {Ok \ Next}.
3. Select {Next}{Next}. Check the IPN verification, if displayed. Otherwise, go
to the page requesting the unit system to be used. The default is the SI (metric)
unit system. Select {Next}.
4. Enter the {AC grid frequency} input to the drive. If the drive has the redundant
cooling option, set {Redundant Cool Enab} true. If cell bypass option is
installed, it can be enabled by setting {Cell Bypass Enabled} to true.
5. From the data sheet in the elementary enter motor volts, frequency, rated amps
and rated RPM. The rated RPM should be motor nameplate full load speed and
not the sync speed.
The fields show no value as the toolbox parameters are missing. (If a .ICB file
is run that had these values previously entered, and the Drive Commissioning
Wizard is rerun, the fields would display the values previously entered.)
6. Continue filling in values and selecting {Next} after each page is complete.
(The motor protection class sets the time overcurrent level. The default setting
is NEC/NEMA/CSA/UL CLASS 20 Protection :150% for 60 sec. and is
typical.)
An overload label (see Figure 8-9) is mounted on the drive. It must indicate the
class (10, 20, 30) and specified motor amps for this overload protection.
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7. Select {No} if the motor data sheets and flux curve are not present. If autotune
is run, it will determine values.
Note If the data sheets are used, you must know whether the motor winding is wye
or delta.
8. Enter the top speed of the motor for the application, not the nameplate. Press
{Next}.
9. Enter tachometer data, as follows:
a. If the tachometer is present and mounted directly on the motor shaft, select
{Tach Control and Sfb} or {Tachless Ctl/ Tach Sfb}, depending upon
how the tachometer is to be used. If there is no tachometer, select
{Tachless Control}.
Select {Next}.
b. Enter the tachometer pulses per revolution as it appears on the tachometer
nameplate. Select {Next}.
c. Tach loss can result in an alarm or a fault by selecting either {Alarm} or
{Trip}. Select {Next}.
d. If tachless is selected, it is best to set minimum speed {Ref_Min_Spd} to
greater than 1% of the top speed. Do this after the wizard finishes.
10. Select the stopping behavior based on the application. Select {Next}.
11. {Enable} flying restart if the drive should have the ability to restart while it is
still turning either forward or reverse.
12. Answer application questions (such as X stops, coast stop, run permissive, speed
setpoint, max min speed, jog, ramp, keypad rate).
13. Select type of regulator {Torque, Speed, Torque Spd Override}
14. Select {Identical or Separate Limits} for motoring and generating torque limits
15. Determine torque overload per unit (pu) that sets motoring and generating limits.
This is based on motor amps. The control will protect the drive if this parameter
is set too high and may limit torque independent of this parameter. Default is 1
pu.
16. On a power dip, select the time that the drive should allow for the line to recover
before tripping. Select {Next}.
17. Select {Execute} for the user parameters to be calculated. Select {Next}.
18. Select {No} to disable the drive simulation mode.
19. Enter {Simulated Inertia} and {Sim Const Friction}.
20. The Cell Diagnostic \ Motor Control Tuneup, and Speed Regulator Tuneup
wizards must be run to check out the bridge and tune the drive to the motor.
Select {Next} {Finish}.
21. The Drive Commissioning Wizard has altered the data now in the drive
(DSPX). Select {Yes} to upload this data. This enables a comparison between
the toolbox and the drive.
22. View the differences and select {Check All} to move selected data from the
drive to the toolbox.
When clicking {Check all}, make sure that all the boxes remain marked
before selecting {Ok}. Otherwise, multiple clicks of {Check all} could
deselect this function, therefore, not transferring data from the drive to the
toolbox.
An equal sign (=) should now be displayed at the bottom of the toolbox window.
23. Reboot the drive to clear faults by selecting {Device \ Reset Drive \ Hard
Reset}.
Chapter 9 Tuning the Drive –
Autotune
Introduction
Chapter 9 provides instructions for drive tuneup. Tuneup is the final stage of initial
startup and commissioning. It must follow completion of the checks and setup
defined in the previous sections of this manual.
These procedures require use of the toolbox wizards. Refer to the toolbox manual
for additional information on using the wizards.
Chapter 9 is presented as follows:
Section Page
Motor Control Tuneup ........................................................................................................... ....2

Speed Regulator Tuneup ......................................................................................................... ...3
Optional: Spin Tune Wizard .................................................................................................... .4
Running Speed Regulator Tuneup Wizard with Motor Coupled ...............................................5
Checking for Balanced Motor Phase While Under Load ...........................................................5
Optional: Observing Speed Regulator Step Response ...............................................................5
With power applied, this equipment

contains a potential hazard of electric
shock or burn. Only qualified
personnel should install, operate, or
maintain this drive.
To minimize hazard of electrical shock
or burn, approved grounding practices
and procedures must be strictly
followed.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Chapter 9 Tuning the Drive – Autotune • 9-1
To prevent component damage caused
by static electricity, treat all boards and
devices with static-sensitive handling
techniques. Wear a wrist grounding
strap when handling boards or
components, but only after boards or
components have been removed from
potentially energized equipment and are
at a normally grounded workstation.
Motor Control Tuneup
The Motor Control Tuneup Wizard determines parameters for the motor control
regulator by injecting current into the motor (calibrate VCO, measure Tau, R1, sat
curve, R2, Lsigma.). This test can take minutes to complete depending on the motor.
During the test, parameters derived by the autotune will overwrite values in the
drive. Tests will first be run through phase A and B of the motor and then later
through phase B and C of the motor. The average of all data will be used.
The wizard will indicate {Completed Successfully} if the test has run correctly.
If powered down, the drive will keep these parameters and not revert to the old
value. If you need to return to previous values, select {Device \ Restore Parameter
Values} from the Backup copy.
Run the Motor Control Tuneup wizard, as follows:
1. Verify that the procedures in Chapter 8 have been successfully completed.
2. Check that the following permissives have been met. They are needed to run the
wizard and obtain correct motor data:
No Drive, System, or Local Faults
Motor blowers on
Motor cool at ambient temperature (motor space heaters off)
Dc bus charged up with switchgear closed
Motor contactor closed, if supplied.
3. The motor can be coupled or uncoupled to run the Motor Control Tuneup
Wizard because the motor does not need to be run for this test.
Note Since current will be injected into the motor, it is best to have someone at the
motor with a test stop switch if you need to interrupt the test remotely.
4. Select {Run Wizard} .

5. Select {Motor Control Tuneup Wizard} {Next}.
6. Select {Yes} to measure all the motor elementals and calculate the new
parameters.
7. Select {Next} and {Execute} to run the Motor Control Tuneup Wizard.
8. The Wizard will ask if you want to upload the new parameters in the drive.
Select {Yes}.
9. Select {Check All} to make the new parameters in the device (DSPX) equal to
the parameters in the file. Select {Ok}.
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Speed Regulator Tuneup
The Speed Regulator Tuneup wizard is used to determine system inertia and
calculate speed regulator gains. This requires drive rotation. If section 9-4 (Optional
Motor Spin Tune wizard) is to be run, the motor should be uncoupled at this time.
1. If the drive comes with a tachometer, the speed feedback polarity must be
checked:
a. If possible, manually turn the motor in the direction of a positive speed
command.
b. Check that the sign of Spd_Fbk is positive. If the polarity is negative, then
both channel A and channel B wires must be swapped.
The ATBA board includes channel A terminals 41 – 43 and channel B
terminals 47 – 49.
The tachometer power supplied by the drive is 15 V dc on terminals 57 –
59.
2. Turn on the blowers in the drive and reset any faults.
3. Charge up the bus by pressing the Initiate Charge & Control pushbutton on
the control panel. The bus should charge up and the breaker should close.
4. Select the {Speed Regulator Tuneup Wizard}, then select {Next} {Ok}.
5. If the inertia is known, select {Enter Inertia} {Next}.
If the inertia is not known, measure inertia, as follows:
a. Select {Measure Inertia} {Next}.
b. Select {Execute}, which will run the motor.
c. On successful completion, click on {Close} {Next}.
Note With the motor uncoupled, the inertia value determined will be only the
motor inertia and not the system inertia.
6. The wizard will then request the speed regulator mode. Select the mode based
on the drive application. (The default setting is {2nd order w/fil}. See item
help.)
7. Select {Next}.
8. Enter the desired bandwidth based on the drive application. (The default setting
is 1 radian {Sreg Bndwth 1})
Select {Next}.
9. Calculate the speed regulator gain by selecting {Execute \ Next \ Finish}.
10. Upload and select {Check All} {Ok}.
11. With gains now set for speed regulator, it is best to run the motor and check it
for any vibration.
Optional: Spin Tune Wizard
(Access is limited to level 4 security.)
This test can be used to fine-tune parameters for the saturation curves that were
found during the Motor Control Tuneup wizard. It will require turning of the motor.
Run the Spin Tune wizard, as follows:
1. The Speed Regulator must have been tuned previously (section Speed Regulator
Tuneup) so that it is stable.
2. Satisfy the following permissives to be able to run the wizard and obtain correct
motor data:
No Drive Faults
Motor blowers on
Motor cool (test is only valid at ambient temperature)
dc bus charged up with switchgear closed
Motor uncoupled or motor with minimum load
Motor contactor closed, if supplied.
3. Select {Device \ Save the Parameter Values to the Backup Copy} to save files
to backup in the DSPX. This is necessary because the Spin Tune Wizard will
change parameters previously set by the Motor Control Tuneup Wizard.
4. The motor must be uncoupled or unloaded to run the Spin Tune Wizard.
During the test, the motor will be turned. Again, suggested procedure while the
test is being done is having someone at the motor with an X-stop switch. The
test can then be interrupted remotely, if needed.
5. Set {Option \ Privilege 4: Full Drive Access} {Ok} and enter the password
6. Optional: To observe stepping of the drive’s flux and current by the Spin Tune
Wizard:
a. Open the Trend Recorder

b. Add {Iy_Fil, Ix_Fil, Mod_Ind_Fil and Spd_Fbk }.
c. Turn the Trend Recorder on by selecting {Record} .

7. Set up speed reference to run at 70% speed (recommended) and 0% load.
Accuracy degrades at lower speeds.
Below 20% speed, this function will not operate. The test will take five samples
for the saturation curve during which it has set the current limit to zero. It is
important that the loading is not excessive or else the speed will drop too much
during the test.
8. Activate the {Spin Tune Wizard}.
9. Select {Next} {Execute} to start the drive. Wait until speed feedback stabilizes
then select {Next}.
10. Select {Execute} to perform the spin test. Wait approximately 10 seconds and
select {Next}.
11. Stop the recorder by pressing {Record} .

12. Select {Execute} to “normal stop” the drive. Select {Next}.
13. Wait for the drive to stop, then do the following:
a. Select {Execute} to do a primary rule calculation.
b. Select {Execute} to calculate the default per unit (pu) setting.
c. Select {Next} {Finish}.
14. Upload and select {Check All} {Ok}.
Values At_Im1 through At _Im5 are altered during this test.
The tool and the device should now be equal.
Running Speed Regulator Tuneup Wizard with Motor

Coupled
Run this test, as follows:
1. Repeat section Speed Regulator Tuneup with the motor coupled to the load.
Determine the required coupled system inertia and calculate the speed regulator
gain.
2. Save files to backup in the DSPX by selecting {Device \ Save the Parameter
Values to the Backup Copy}.
3. Save the .ICB file.
Checking for Balanced Motor Phase While Under Load

With an oscilloscope, monitor the motor currents for balanced phases at the BICR
card while the motor is under steady load. These test points are MIA, MIB, and MIC
and are measured referenced to the COM test point.
Optional: Observing Speed Regulator Step Response

After setting up the gains for the speed regulator section Speed Regulator Tuneup,
the following setup can be used to observe the speed regulator step response.
Screen Display Setup (Simulator Mode)

The simulator is first used to facilitate setup of the screen display.
1. Select {Simulated Setup Wizard} to put the drive in simulation mode.
2. Select {Next} {Yes} {Next}.
3. Select {Yes} to bypass Loc_Flt or Sys_Flt if the system is not affected by the
drive running in simulation mode. Select {Finish}.
4. Select {Yes} to download to the drive.
5. Use the finder to check that Sim_Mode_Req = yes (that it is in simulation

mode).
6. Open the Trend Recorder .

7. The Trend Recorder will default with the motor variables, as shown on the
keypad (speed feedback, motor current, motor voltage, and motor power).
Double-click on each to bring up the Trend Recorder Channel Configuration.
8. Change the Max and Min Range, as desired. Set the Width to other than 1 if a
thicker line is desired. Press {Ok} on completion.
9. Add Speed reg reference {Spd_Cmd} to the Trend Recorder. This will be used
to monitor the step used.
10. Open the Device Control screen, as follows:
a. Select Device Control to bring up an image that mimics the front of

the keypad.
b. On the Device Control, activate {Remote \ Local} to place the control in
local mode.
c. Place the Device Control so that it can be viewed along with the Trend
Recorder (see Figure 9-1).
11. Start the simulation by pressing the green start button {l} on the device control.
12. Turn the Trend Recorder on by selecting {Record} .

13. Using the Device Control, run the drive to the desired speed at which the speed
response is to be observed. By modifying {Local Speed}, the drive can be given
a speed step.
Local Speed can be viewed on the block diagram as follows:
a. Select {Main menu \ Diagram \ Ovr_Rfsel}
b. Find {Local Speed} at location 06D.
c. Double clicking on {Local Speed } to modify the step reference.
Reduce the window size so that the trending screen and device control can also
be viewed.
14. Stop the simulation by pressing the red stop button (O) on the device control.
15. Using the Finder , check that the drive speed reference {Speed ref, Pre-
Ramp} is set at the desired speed value at which the drive will be stepped. Index
the reference up or down, or alter Local Speed if this is not the case.
16. Take the drive out of simulation mode by using the {Simulated Setup Wizard}.
Use the finder to check that Sim_Mode_Req = no (that it is no longer in
simulation mode).
Trend Recorder
Display
Speed Regulator
Diagram
Drive Control
Figure 9-1 Sample Toolbox Screen (Device Control, Speed Regulator Diagram, and Trend
Recorder Displayed)
Speed Regulator Response

1. Check that the desired speed reference has been set. Then run the motor by by
pressing the green start button {l} on the device control.
2. Turn the Trend Recorder on by selecting {Record} . Set time axis to

18 seconds.
3. With the drive running, set the Ramp bypass {Rmp_Bypass} to {Yes}. This
removes the ramp when stepping the drive.
4. Step the drive by changing {Local Speed} by 50 rpm or less. With the ramp out,
be careful not to make too large a step.
Stop the recorder {Record} when the response has been obtained.
5. Monitor the step change on the Trend Recorder and determine the time from the
start of the step to 63% of the speed feedback’s final value.
If the response is to be changed, then change the regulator gain as outlined in
section Speed Regulator Tuneup, steps 8 through 10.
6. Set Ramp bypass {Rmp_Bypass} to {No} to put the ramp back in.
7. Set {Local Speed } to the desired local speed setpoint.
8. With ramp in, stop the drive by pressing the stop {(O)} button.
Notes
Appendix A Understanding
Equipment Drawings
Introduction
Appendix A of this manual defines content and numbering conventions used on
drawings for GE drive systems. The purpose is to help the customer more
effectively use the documentation provided.
This section is presented as follows:
Section Page
Drawing Numbers ................................................................................................................ ......2

Outline Drawings ............................................................................................................... ........2
Panel Layout Drawings .......................................................................................................... ....3
Elementary Diagrams............................................................................................................ .....3
Data Nameplate................................................................................................................. .........4
Intelligent Part Number........................................................................................................ ......6
Conventions Used with Other Equipment..................................................................................7
GE drawings are an important source of information to help the customer

successfully install and maintain the drive. These drawings provide an electrical and
mechanical representation of the drive equipment as it applies specifically to the
customer’s installation. This includes layout, mounting, wiring, and interconnection
information, provided as outline drawings, panel layouts, and elementary
diagrams.
For each customer requisition, GE assigns unique identification numbers to the
equipment and associated drawings. These numbers are included on the equipment’s
nameplate, and are structured to provide information about the equipment.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Appendix A Understanding Equipment Drawings • A-1

Drawing Numbers
For each customer requisition, GE assigns a unique drawing number. The number is
structured to provide information about the drawing itself, as well as the equipment it
defines. (See Figure A-1.) The basic drawing number is an 8-digit structure (seven
numerals and one alpha) for each drawing size. A double-alpha suffix is added to
the end of the basic number to indicate the equipment category and drawing type.
229 B 9999 A C
Secondary suffix -- drawing
type:
A = Elementary diagram
Basic number C = Customer terminal board
E = Outline (mech. dimension)
Original drawing G = Misc. customer info.
Size: A, B, C, or D J = Oneline
L = Operator station layout
P = Factory assembly print
Primary suffix -- equipment category:

A = Main drive Q = Level 2 computer dwg.
C = Adjustable voltage drive T = Misc. equipment
E = Automation V = MCC coordination dwg.
G = Main power conversion X = Operator station
J = Application engr. dwg. Z = General
M, N, P = Motor control center (MCC) & ac power distrib.
Figure A-1. Sample Drawing Number
Outline Drawings
An outline drawing is a physical representation of the equipment to be furnished. It
includes equipment dimensions, openings, weights, and heat losses. This
information is essential when installing the drive.
A typical drive outline drawing provides the following views of the equipment:
• A front view, showing physical arrangement of the drives with panel dimensions
• An end view, showing floor sill location and general dimensions
• Bottom and/or top plan, showing conduit access areas and any other information
needed to connect to or locate the equipment
A-2 • Appendix A Understanding Equipment Drawings GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Panel Layout Drawings
A panel layout is a type of assembly drawing. It shows:
• Device locations
• Wiring paths
• External wireways/cableways
• Terminal board numbers and points
• External connection points to panel devices, and associated drive/case numbers
Elementary Diagrams
An elementary diagram (elementary) is a partial electrical representation of the
equipment. It references all control devices supplied by GE under a particular
requisition, unless otherwise defined. The elementary’s drawing number ties it to the
requisition (see section A-Elementary Drawing Number).
An elementary is developed from the engineering design database and mechanical
motor list. The drawing includes the internal and external connections required to
complete the electrical system. It indicates interconnections to the equipment using
slash marks and level identifications.
Equipment Reference Information

The front sheets for each elementary diagram (the “Drive 0” sheets, see section
Elementary Drawing Number) provide reference information for the equipment, such
as:
• Cover sheet with customer name, requisition number, and other job information
• List of related elementaries
• Index
• GE equipment reference information
• Elementary diagram practices/symbols
• Typical equipment grounding practices
Elementary Drawing Number

An elementary diagram number consists of the basic number defined in Section
Drawing Numbers plus additional digits that identify the drive. (See Figure A-2.)
Functional drive numbers (1 – 999) subdivide elementary diagrams. These are
denoted in the sheet number. For example, sheets 3AA, 3AB, and 3AC apply to
drive 3; sheets 100AA, 100AB, and 100AC apply to drive 100. In general, those
sheets show the wires and functionality of the panel(s) assigned this drive number.

SH. NO.
239B9999AA 100 AG
Sheet Number
Drive Number
Drawing Number
Figure A-2. Sample of Drawing Sheet Number
Each elementary diagram reserves Drive 0 for front sheets (for example, sheets
0AA, 0AB, 0AC). These contain reference information.
Note GE does not intentionally duplicate drive numbers in any one project. This
manual refers to all elementary sheets as Drive 1 (for example, sheet 1BA). User’s
drive number may be different.
Wire Number Identification

Wires are labeled both in the drive and on the elementary diagram with the same
identifying number. The wire number specifies the location of its connection within
the elementary. (See Figure A-3.) Internal and external wire numbers are structured
to identify the elementary diagram sheet number, plus the grid block (line number
and column alpha) on the sheet where the wire originates. For example, wire
number 100AA20B originates on sheet 100AA, line 20, column B. If a second wire
originates on line 20 of sheet 100AA, it must initiate in a different vertical column.
100AA 20 B
Column alpha coordinate (Horizontal Location)
Line number coordinate (Vertical Location)
Sheet number
Figure A-3. Sample Wire Number
Data Nameplate
The data nameplate is located on the back of the cabinet door (see Figure A-4). It
provides information needed when ordering parts or contacting GE for assistance.
Each GE lineup, cabinet (panel)/case, and core unit has a unique identifying catalog
number, also called the part or material list (ML) number. This number is
structured to provide information about that equipment (see Figure A-5.) The
catalog number links the equipment to its requisition, drawings, components,
materials, specification item, and shipping documents.

DATA NAMEPLATE
REQ# 655-99999 ITEM# HD001

ML# 3VZNX569AM001 SERIAL# NPZNX569AM001001
ACMVACR-G-5B5-4160-4160-NN-BB4000ADAA-BBAYN-AB [AA]
DRAWINGS: ELEM: NA OUTL: NA
LAYO: NA DRWG: NA
DRWG: 459409.ALL DRWG: 459409.ALL
VOLTS 4160 (V) VOLTS 0- 4160 (V)
PWR AMPS 485 (A) PWR AMPS 500 (A)
IN HERTZ 60 (HZ) OUT POWER 5000 HP
PHASE 3 (PH) FREQ 0 TO (60 HZ)
3 PH, ROTATION na
OVRLD CAP: 106%, 0 SEC SERVICE FACTOR: NA
MOTOR FIELD: na VOLTS, na AMPS
MAX SYM S.C.C.: na AMPS AT na VOLTS MAX
NEMA SERVICE CAT: NEMA ENCL. TYPE 12
FREQUENCY- na
VOLTAGE - na RSN#: *******
VOLT. UNBAL.- na
MADE IN NEW KENSINGTON, PA

USA
GE Drive Systems
Figure A-4 Typical Data Nameplate
3V AAA 123 XX###

Unit & sequence number of components:
CA## = Case assembly
CD##
AM## = Multiple
Core dccabinet
drive controller
assembly
CI### = Core ac drive controller
LU### = Lineup, multiple case
assembly
PN## = Panel assembly
RL## = Requisition-level assembly
Sequence/project
Unique
Order month/year/ to req’n
product line
Identifies manufacturer as GE Industrial
Systems, Salem, VA
Figure A-5 Sample Drive ML (Catalog) Number

Intelligent Part Number
The Intelligent Part Number (IPN) specifies the Innovation Series product and the
basic configuration of the product. The IPN is the catalog number for the Innovation
Series product. It can be found on the inside of the cabinet door.
The IPN for the Innovation Series medium voltage drive with general industrial
application pattern takes the following form:
ACMVACR-G-FRM-TVOLT-SVOLT-xx-xxxxxxx-xxxxx-xx
Product Field
AC AC inverter drive
MV Medium voltage
AC AC fed
R Product family of voltage ratings and horsepower ratings
Pattern Field
G General industrial speed/torque – torque control
Frame Size Field

The frame size field is called FRM. This field is a combination of the two character
IPN bridge cell type and a single digit IPN cell count per phase. See cell type in
Appendix D. The number of cells per phase ranges from 3 to 6. Current feedbacks
are scaled such that 10V at BICR represents the IOC trip point.
Transformer Input Voltage Field

The transformer IPN Xfmr Input volts field is called TVOLT. This is a four-
character field.
System Voltage Field

The IPN system voltage field is called SVOLT and is the maximum AC output
voltage to the load. This is a four-character field.

Conventions Used with Other Equipment
Note Different documentation conventions are used with other types of equipment.
An Innovation Series drive system may incorporate equipment manufactured by

other GE and vendor companies. Typical examples are the ac motor control center
(MCC) and the Genius® and Field Control™ I/O systems.
These companies use different conventions for their drawings. For their application,
installation, capability, and wiring information, see the instruction manual for those
products.

Notes

Appendix B Installing Fiber-Optic
Cable
Introduction
Appendix B of this manual provides guidelines for handling and terminating the
fiber-optic cable used for Innovation Series drive systems. This section is presented
as follows:
Section Page
Cable Characteristics.......................................................................................................... ........1

Handling Guidelines............................................................................................................ .......3
Environmental Guidelines....................................................................................................... ...4
Cable Assembly ................................................................................................................. ........4
Inspecting Fiber Ends.......................................................................................................... .......8
Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable to Modules...............................................................................10
Innovation Series equipment uses fiber-

optic cable for signal transmission. If
this cable is damaged or installed
improperly, the equipment can
malfunction.
To prevent such failures, be sure to
follow all instructions for storing,
handling, and installing fiber-optic
cable.
Cable Characteristics
Cable Construction
Fiber-optic cable consists of a glass or plastic thread (fiber) surrounded by
cushioning and insulation. Light travels through the fiber’s inner core, which is
surrounded by an inseparable outer cladding. This cladding has a different index of
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Appendix B Installing Fiber-Optic Cable • B-1

refraction, thus functioning as a mirror to keep the light reflected back within the
core.
In the tight buffer construction type of cable (see Figure B-1), a thermoplastic
coating protects the cladding. Strength members make the cable stronger, helping to
prevent stretching and temperature-related expansion/contraction. The jacket then
provides additional environmental protection.
Note: Jacket
Not to scale Strength
Members
Coating
Cladding
Core
Figure B-1. Cross-Section of Fiber-Optic Cable, Tight Buffer Construction Type
Data Integrity
For fiber-optic cable, the main cause of data transmission problems is damage to the
fiber (see section Causes of Cable Damage), which prevents clear and precise
transmission of light.
High electric fields, such as lightning and external high voltages, do not affect data
integrity. This is because the data sent over fiber-optic cable has no electrical
charge. An opaque jacket sufficiently shields the fiber from the noise of other
signal-bearing cables.
Unlike parallel and coaxial wire cable, whose bandwidth varies inversely as square
of the length, the bandwidth in fiber-optic cable varies inversely as the first power of
the length.
Causes of Cable Damage

For installations, the major cause of cable damage and failure is excessive long-term
static stress to the fiber, not dynamic stress (flexing). Static stress is caused by either
of two factors:
• Tension force (pull force)
• Bending that causes a radial distortion
When both factors exist at the same time, total stress equals the sum of both factors.
Proper handling and storage (see sections Handling Guidelines and Environmental
Guidelines) can prevent this damage.
B-2 • Appendix B Installing Fiber-Optic Cable GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Handling Guidelines
To prevent damage to fiber-optic cable during installation and assembly:
• Do not exceed the cable’s maximum pull force (tension): 600 Newtons (135
lbs) force, or the cable manufacturer’s specifications, whichever is less.
• Always observe the cable’s minimum bend radius: do not pull cable around a
bend with a radius less than 20 times the cable diameter (see Figure B-2).
Sheaves and cable guides are recommended at bends to help ensure minimum
bend radius.
Fiber-Optic
Cable
Radius
Radius = 20 x Cable Diameter

Figure B-2. Cable Bend Guidelines
• Install the cable grip directly over the cable end (no cable preparation is
required).
• If pulling cable by hand, do not use gloves. Monitor the pull force with a gage
device.
• Junction breakout boxes are not recommended.
• When attaching connectors to cable, make sure the cable is cut and polished
correctly (see section Cable Assembly).
• Fiber-optic cable cannot accept multiple taps (it is point-to-point).
• There must be no ties or support within 5 inches of the cable’s termination point.
• Pull wire ties snug by hand. Do not use tie guns, which can deform fiber-optic
cable.
• Do not place a wire label closer than 4 inches from the termination point (see
Figure B-6).
• To prevent cable from twisting or curling when laying it aside temporarily, lay it
in a figure-8 pattern.
• Store cable at as large a diameter as possible to reduce bending stress and add to
cable life. With a 4 in. (100 mm) diameter coil, the cable should last beyond 100
years.

Environmental Guidelines
When selecting cable, the installer must ensure that the cable meets both GE
specifications (see Chapters 7, 8, and 9) and the manufacturer’s environmental
requirements, using the following considerations:
• Select cable made for the conditions that it will be exposed to (such as moisture,
sun, and temperature extremes).
• Select sturdy cable that is the most resistant to damage caused by harsh
environments (such as exposure to caustic or acidic fumes from certain
industrial processes).
• If installation must be underground, use conduit or armored cable to prevent
damage by burrowing animals.
Cable Assembly
To preserve the cable’s optical characteristics at the point of termination, the cable
must be correctly attached to the connector and the fiber end polished. Sections
Tools and Materials through Polishing Fiber Ends provide guidelines.
Note The examples show both simplex and duplex cables with HPC#HFBR-4531
crimpless non-latching connectors. However, these practices should apply in general
to all recommended plastic fiber-optic cables and connectors.
Type HPC#HFBR-4531 connectors (see Figure B-4) are used with both simplex and
duplex cables.
Tools and Materials

The following tools and materials are recommended for terminating the fiber-optic
cables.
Note Other models can be used if the quality and capability are equivalent to those
recommended.
For cutting/stripping cable:

• Wire strippers, IDEAL Stripmaster® type 45-671 – use no. 16 AWG slot
• Plastic cutters, Nickerson model NM-S-4
• 1/32 in. trimming fixture (GE# 336A6424G1)
For polishing cable ends:

• Polishing kit for fiber-optic cable, HP® part no. HPC#HFBR-4593
• 2000 grit sandpaper, 3M™ brand
• 600 grit sandpaper, 3M™ brand
• 3 micron lapping film, Moyco Ultralap® part no. LPA-030 (pink)

For inpsection:
• Alcohol wipes (Grainger WWG#5AD39); if not available, use lint-free clean
cloths or chamois
• Optical magnifier (4X – 8X)
Attaching a Connector
1. Cut cable to desired length with Nickerson model NM-S-4 plastic cutters. For
duplex cable, separate the fibers and unzip the cable about 3 – 4 inches.
Dull blades may damage the fiber ends

when cutting the cable. Make sure that
cutter blades are sharp and even before
using them.
2. Using the no. 16 AWG slot of the wire strippers, remove 4 mm (about 3/16 in.)
of cable jacket from the cable end, as shown in Figure B-3.
Be careful not to scrape or nick the

clear plastic fiber while stripping off
the cable jacket, inserting the exposed
fiber into the connector, or crimping
the connection. Such damage could
prevent accurate transmission of data
over the cable.
3/16 in. (4 mm)

typical
Simplex
Cable
"Unzipped"
3 - 4 in.
Duplex
Cable
Figure B-3. Fiber-Optic Cable with End Stripped for Insertion into Connector
3. Seat the connector onto the cable, inserting the cable through the tube end, with
about 1.5 mm (1/16 in.) of fiber extending from the tube (see examples in
Figures B-4 and B-5).
Note Simplex cables require one connector. Duplex cables require two connectors
(one for each cable strand), which are assembled as a top and bottom that face each
other.

Top View
Groove (Located
On Underside)
Hole
Cable
3/16 in.
"Unzipped"
Tube 3 - 4 in.
Figure B-4. Duplex Cable Being Inserted Into Type HFBR-4531 Non-Latching Connector
Fiber Extending Top View

From Connector
(Before Polishing)
Tube On Bottom
Note: Connector Has Been Folded Simplex Cable
Around Cable and Snapped Together)
Figure B-5. Simplex Cable With Type HFBR-4531 Non-Latching Connector Attached
4. To fasten the connector onto simplex cable (for duplex cables, skip to step 5):
a. Fold the latch half of the connector over onto the tube half. Make sure that
the cable remains properly seated (per step 3) and that the edges of the
halves are aligned.
b. Press the halves together with your fingers until they snap.
c. Go to step 6.
5. To fasten the two connectors onto the duplex cable:
a. Align the edges of the facing connectors. Make sure that both cable strands
remain properly seated (per step 3).
b. Using your fingers, press and snap the two connectors together in the
following sequence: center, right end, left end.
6. Inspect the connector to make sure that no air gaps between the top and bottom
halves. If air gaps are found, snap them together again, then re-inspect.
7. Place the correct label onto the cable jacket at least 4 in. from the termination
point (see Figure B-6).
8. Trim the ends of the fiber, leaving .75 mm (1/32 in.) of fiber still extending from
the connector. If available, use the trimming fixture to do this.
9. Then polish the end using the instructions in section Polishing Fiber Ends.
Polishing Fiber Ends

1. Insert the connector fully into the polishing fixture with the trimmed fiber
sticking out from the bottom of the fixture. (The fixture is made so that both
fibers of the duplex cable or two simplex cables can be polished at the same
time.)

Note The four dots on the bottom of the polishing fixture are wear indicators.
Replace the fixture when any dot disappears. Typically, the polishing fixture can be
used 10 times.
2. Place the 600-grit, black abrasive paper with the rough side up onto a smooth,
flat surface.
Top View of Connectors

Termination 2.5 - 3.5 in. 4 in. Min. From
Point Split Termination Point
Tracer Marks On Cable

Label
Total Cable Length Per Requirements

Figure B-6. Assembled Duplex Fiber-Optic Cable with HFBR-4531 Non-Latching
Connectors
3. Pressing down on the connector, polish the fiber and connector using a figure-8
pattern of continuous strokes (see Figure B-7) until the connector is flush with
the bottom of the polishing fixture.
Polishing
Fixture Connector
Polishing
Paper
"Figure 8"
Pattern
Figure B-7. Polishing Fiber-optic Cable in Connector
4. Wipe the connector and fixture with a clean, lint-free cloth or tissue.
5. Place the 2000-grit sandpaper with rough side up onto a smooth, flat surface.
6. Press firmly down on the connector (in the polishing fixture) and polish the
connector end and fiber in a figure-8 motion for 8 – 10 strokes.
7. Wipe the connector and fixture with a clean, lint-free cloth or tissue.
8. Place the 3-micron pink lapping film with dull side up onto a flat, smooth
surface.
9. Press firmly down on the connector. The latch on the connector should be
resting against the flat surface of the two raised portions of the polishing fixture.
Polish the connector end and fiber in a figure-8 motion for 8 – 10 strokes.
10. Wipe the connector with a with an alcohol wipe. Then inspect the fiber end
using the instructions in section Inspecting Fiber Ends.

Inspecting Fiber Ends
Before connecting fiber-optic cable to any equipment, use Table B-1 to check the
ends for proper termination and damage.
Table B-1. Procedures for Inspecting Fiber-Optic Cable Ends
Inspection Procedure Appearance of Fiber End Problem How to Correct
1. Check the fiber end for Connector End None. No action required (fiber
pistoning, as follows: has been terminated and
Place a dust cap
Fiber Even With polished to the required
a. Backlight one end of the Connector End on the end until
level).
cable. use.
b. At the other end, use a
magnifier to view the
fiber at an angle.
Pistoning: Reject assembly.
Check the relative position
Fiber not even Re-terminate per section
of the fiber end to the Fiber Below with connector Cable Assembly, then re-
connector end. Connector End end. inspect per
section Inspecting Fiber
Ends.
Fiber Above
Connector End
2. Check that the fiber end is Connector End None. No action required (fiber
polished correctly, as follows: and connector end have
Fiber Is Round Place a dust cap
been terminated and
a. Backlight one end of the and Without on the end until
polished correctly).
cable Scratches use.
magnifier to view the fiber
end straight on (not at an
angle). Check the appear-
ance of the fiber surface. Fiber Has a
Few Light
Scratches
Fiber end Reject assembly.

damaged. Re-terminate then
Fiber Not re-inspect per sections
Round Cable Assembly and
Inspecting Fiber Ends.

Inspection Procedure Appearance of Fiber End Problem How to Correct
Fiber poorly Re-polish per section

polished. Polishing Fiber Ends,
(2. continued) Fiber Surface then re-inspect per
Cloudy or section Inspecting Fiber
Distorted
Ends.
If re-polishing once does
not fix this problem, then
reject the assembly. Re-
terminate and re-inspect
per sections Cable
Assembly and Inspecting
Fiber Ends.
3. Check that a black band is Black Band None. No action required (black
clearly visible, as follows: Appears Sharp band indicates correct
Place a dust cap
and Clear termination).
a. Backlight one end of the on the end until
cable. use.
magnifier to view the fiber.
Start viewing straight on Black Band Fiber poorly Re-polish per section
and gradually increase the Appears polished. Polishing Fiber Ends,
angle of tilt. A black band Distorted then re-inspect per
should appear. section Inspecting Fiber
Ends.
If re-polishing once does
not fix this problem, then
Surface reject the assembly. Re-
Cloudy, Black terminate and re-inspect
Band Barely per sections Cable
Visible Assembly. and Inspecting
Fiber Ends.

Connecting Fiber-Optic Cable to Modules
The fiber-optic connectors are color coded to help identify the correct connection.
The connector may be blue or gray, or may have blue or gray tag near the
termination point.
To insert a fiber-optic connector into a module:
1. Remove the dust cap.
2. Align the connector with the receptacle that matches it in color (or color of the
tag).
3. Push the connector into the module until the connector snaps.
To remove the connector:

1. Grasp the connector with both hands.
2. If the connector has a latch, press and hold down the latch with your thumb.
3. Pull the connector assembly away from the module receptacle.

Appendix C Using Available I/O
Introduction
The drive provides several analog and digital I/O connections that can be used for
interfacing with its software. The connections are available on the IS200ATBA
terminal board, located in the control cabinet.
The user accesses the parameters for the I/O though the drive configuration program
(called the Control System Toolbox).
This section is presented as follows:
Section Page
Digital Inputs................................................................................................................. .............1

Digital Outputs (Relays) ....................................................................................................... .....2
Analog Inputs (VCOs) ........................................................................................................... ....2
Analog Outputs (DACs).......................................................................................................... ...3
Digital Inputs
The drive provides six digital inputs, available on the ATBA. The inputs are capable
of accepting 24 V dc inputs across the P and N terminals of each input. Once
connected, these digital inputs become variables that can be used by other parameters
in the drive (for example, fault strings and permissives).
To access the input variables, go to the toolbox Main Menu, then select (left click
on):
1. {Diagram}
2. {Navigation / Go To Index / Contents}
3. HWIO_DIG
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Appendix C Using Available I/O • C-1

The left side of the screen (Digital Inputs) shows the hardware wiring of the digital
inputs. The center of the screen (Sequencing Selections) allows you to map each
digital input, as follows:
1. Select a function from the list.
2. Select the digital input that you want to use to operate that particular function.
Digital Outputs (Relays)

The drive provides three available output relays, available on the ATBA.
To access the input variables, go to the toolbox Main Menu, then select (left click
on):
1. {Diagram}
3. HWIO_DIG
The upper right side of the screen (Digital Inputs) shows the hardware wiring of the
relay outputs.
To configure these relays, assign a Boolean variable to one of the parameters such as
Relay 1 Addr. This relay will now be picked up or dropped out according to the
state of the assigned variable.
Analog Inputs (VCOs)

The drive provides two analog inputs, available on the ATBA. Each analog input
can be either a 0 ±10 V input or a 4 – 20 mA input. The inputs are configured via
jumpers BJ5 and BJ6, located on the control rack’s IS200BAIA board (see
elementary diagram sheet 1AC).
To access the input parameters, go to the toolbox Main Menu, then select (left click
on):
1. {Diagram}
3. HWIO_ANA
The left side of the screen shows the analog inputs (VCOs).
Each input requires that up to five parameters are set for correct operation:
• Analog in 1 flt lev – The level below which the drive will fault
• Analog in 1 flt mode – The type of fault generated, either low level alarm (no
trip) or low level fault (trips the drive)
• Analog in 1 filter – The filter level in radians per second of the signal
• Analog in 1 gain – Value multiplied by the actual input value to get drive value
• Analog in 1 offset – Used to null out any offset voltages in the variable.
After setting the parameters correctly, the variable Analog input 1 can be used as a
signal reference for another parameter (for example, the auto mode reference
setpoint Auto analog ref sel, located in the speed reference generation section
OVR_RFSEL).
C-2 • Appendix C Using Available I/O GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Analog Outputs (DACs)
The drive provides two analog outputs that can be used for external reference. These
are available on the ATBA terminal board (see sheet GF in elementaries for
connection points). The analog outputs can drive ±10 V.
To access the configuration parameters, go to the toolbox Main Menu, then select
(left click on):
1. {Diagram}
3. HWIO_ANA
The upper right side of the screen shows the analog outputs (DACs).
Each output requires the configuration of three parameters:
• Analog out 1 select – Selects the variable which is output to the DAC.
• Analog out 1 scale – The full scale value of the variable which will give 10 V
out on the DAC.
• Analog out 1 offset – Used to null out any offset voltages in the variable.
After configuring the above parameters, the analog output can be used for external
meters, PLC interfacing, and such.
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Appendix C Using Available I/O • C-3

Notes
C-4 • Appendix C Using Available I/O GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Glossary of Terms
ACL_ board
IS215ACL_Application Control Layer board. This board contains the ACL
controller functions for the drive. Located in the drive control rack.
ACL controller
Application Control Layer controller. A form of the Innovation Series controller
hosted in the Innovation Series drive rack that performs job specific, outer layer,
drive control loops, and sequencing.
application software
Job-specific software resident in the drive, designed specifically for the customer’s
application.
ACOM
Analog common. Used to supply power and signals to all analog devices and
components fed by +50 and -50 V power supplies.
armor
The overall protective covering for the insulated cable. Same as sheath.
ATBA
IS200ATBA Application Terminal Board, used for customer and power I/O. Located
in the drive’s control cabinet.
AWG
American Wire Gage (or Gauge). Standard measurement for the thickness of
electrical wires. Ranges are based on the wire’s diameter. As the thickness increases,
the AWG number decreases.
b
Alphabetic symbol for bit. Used in measurement (for example, kb for kilobits.)
B
Alphabetic symbol for byte. Used in measurement (for example, kB for kilobytes.)
GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives Glossary of Terms • G-1

BAIA
IS200BAIA Basic I/O board, which provides for custom and application I/O.
Located in the drive’s control cabinet.
baud
A measure of data transmission speed, representing the number of signal-state
changes per second. Named after French engineer B.M.E. Baudot.
BICR
IS200BICR Bridge Interface board. Located in the drive control rack.
blocks (software)
Standard modules (blocks) of microprocessor code that perform specific software
functions (for example, a speed regulator). Blocks are configured into the application
program.
board
Printed wiring board.
BPIR
IS200BPIR Control interface to the Fiber Optic Hub Board. Located in the drive
control rack.
bps
Abbreviation for bits-per-second, the standard measure of data transmission speed.
bus
An electrical path for transmitting and receiving data.
cable
A standard single conductor or a combination of conductors insulated from each
other.
cableway
See raceway.
CABP
IS200CABP Control Rack Backplane board. Located in the drive’s control cabinet.
Category 5
Cabling standard specified by EIA/TIA for use with data transmission speeds up to
100 Mbps. Category 5 cable is made up of eight color-coded, twisted copper wires
encased in a sheath. Similar to standard telephone wire.
Cat 5
Category 5 (cable).
CCB
Cell Control Board
G-2 • Glossary of Terms GEH-6130 MV-GP Type H Drives

Cell
Also Power Cell. Component of drive responsible for rectification and inversion of
power.
CE
Conformité Européene. The CE mark signifies that a product meets specific
conformity assessment requirements of the European Union (EU), a European trade
organization. The mark does not endorse the quality or durability of a product, but
only that it satisfies mandatory technical requirements.
coaxial cable
A type of wire cable with a solid metal core surrounded by an insulator, a
combination shield and ground wire, and an outer protective jacket.
COM port
Serial controller communication ports (two). COM1 is reserved for diagnostic
information and the Serial Loader. COM2 is used for I/O communication
commissioning
Putting into service.
configure
To select specific options, either by setting the location of hardware jumpers or
loading software parameters into memory.
conduit
A tubular device for holding wires or cables.
connector
A device, either a plug or receptacle, used to terminate or connect cables.
control system
A means of governing the starting, stopping, direction of motion, acceleration, speed,
and retardation of the moving member of any electric apparatus, machine, or system.
control system toolbox

A Windows-based software package used to configure and perform diagnostics on
controllers and drives.
CSA
Canadian Standards Association. An independent, nonprofit product standards and
certification organization in Canada.
CT
Line current transformer.
CTBC
IS200CTBC Core Terminal Board, used for customer and power I/O. Located in the
drive’s control cabinet.

DCOM
Digital common. Used to supply power and signals to all digital devices fed by +5,
+12, and -12 V power supplies. Sometimes, this is also fed by the +28 V power
supply.
DDI
See Drive Diagnostic Interface.
drive
The equipment used for converting available power into mechanical power suitable
for operation of a machine. (See control system.)
Drive Diagnostic Interface

The operator interface module located on the front door of the drive’s control cabinet
Also called DDI or the keypad.
device
A configurable component of a process control system.
diagnostics
Software that checks drive hardware or software, providing error indications that
identify the type or location of malfunction.
DSPX
IS200DSPX Digital Signal Processor board. Is the primary controller for the bridge
and motor regulator and gating functions for Innovation SeriesTM drives. Located in
the drive’s control cabinet.
duplex cable
A dual-stranded fiber-optic cable.
EEPROM
Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, also called EE or E 2 (E
squared). Contains the drive parameters.
EIA
Electronics Industry Association (EIA), a trade organization representing the U.S.A.
high technology community. The EIA establishes Recommended Standards (RS) for
hardware devices and their interfaces.
electromagnetic
Of or pertaining to magnetism produced by or associated with electricity.
electromagnetic interference
See EMI.
elementary diagram
Also called elementary. A schematic drawing that represents the electrical wiring
and electrical connections of a device.

EMI
Electromagnetic interference. Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts,
obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of
electronics/electrical equipment.
EPROM
Erasable programmable read-only memory.
equipment grounding conductor

Also called safety ground. The conductor used to connect the noncurrent carrying
parts of conduits, cableways, and equipment enclosures to the grounding electrode at
the service equipment (main panel) or secondary of a separately derived system
(such as an isolation transformer).
Ethernet
LAN with a 10/100 MB baud collision avoidance/collision detection system used to
link one or more computers together. Basis for TCP/IP and I/O services layers that
conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard, developed by Xerox, Digital, and Intel.
exothermically weld
The process of exothermic welding is a method of making electrical connections of
copper to copper or copper to steel in which no outside source of heat or power is
required.
fault code
A number that represents a drive malfunction, such a warning or failure. The drive
controller automatically sends this code to the operator interface, such as the DDI
(keypad). Also see warning, failure, DDI.
fiber-optic cable
A type of high speed cable that contains glass or plastic thread as its signal conductor
surrounded by cushioning and insulation.
Finder
A subsystem of the GE Control System Toolbox for searching and determining the
usage of a particular item in a configuration.
firmware
The set of executable software that is stored in memory chips that hold their content
without electrical power, such as EEPROM.
FOHB
IS200FOHB Fiber Optic Hub Board
Genius bus
GE Fanuc’s distributed network of intelligent I/O blocks.
ground
An electrical path designed to disperse high-voltage electrical spikes, usually by
routing them to the earth.

grounding electrode
A conductor or group of conductors in intimate contact with the earth for the purpose
of providing a connection with ground.
jacket
The outermost layer of insulating material of a cable or conductor.
hardware (hard) reset

Reset generated by a hardware device, rather than by a software reset. Used to reset
the drive boards, clear some faults, and allow certain parameter changes. Activated
by pressing the SDCC’s RESET button or by connecting NTB/3TB terminal board
point 3TB-58 or STBA terminal board point STBF-38 to +5 or +24 V dc.
health
A term that defines whether the drive is functioning as expected.
heartbeat
Also know as SQE (signal quality error), a test between the transceiver and data
terminal equipment to check that the transceiver is still functioning.
HFPR
IS200HFPR Power Supply board. Located in the drive’s control cabinet.
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission. An organization that cooperates with the
ISO for technology standards.
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. A United States-based society that
develops for electrical and electronic standards.
IEEE 802.3
The IEEE standard that defines Ethernet conventions.
IGBT
Insulated-gate bipolar transistor.
initialize
To set values (addresses, counters, registers, and such) to a beginning value before
the rest of the processing.
I/O
Input/output. Data flow into and out of a device, or the term for input/output
interfaces.
IPN
Intelligent Part Number.

ISBus
A synchronous bus, serial communications system developed by GE for the
Innovation Series drive system LAN. Uses RJ-45 connectors and Category 5 cabling
with data transmission rate up to 5 Mbps.
ISO
International Standards Organization. An organization that promotes the
development of standards for computers.
k
Kilo. Alphabetic symbol for 1 thousand.
keypad
See Drive Diagnostic Interface.
LAN
Local area network. A communications link that enables attached devices to
communicate with each other over a limited geographical area. A typical LAN
consists of peripheral devices and controllers contained in the same building, and
often on the same floor.
layout drawing
A diagram showing the components of a panel (see definition), and their location and
connections.
LED
Light-emitting diode. Used as a visual indicator for a board or drive function.
LEM
Trademark of LEM Inc. – current sensor.
m
Milli. Alphabetic symbol for 1 thousandth.
M
Mega. Alphabetic symbol for 1million.
menu
A list of available software functions for selection of an operator, displayed on the
computer screen after a software program has been entered or a software selection is
made.
MLB
Master Link Board.
module
(Hardware) An electronic assembly of boards, components, or a combination of
these, that together perform a specific function.
(Software) A collection of tasks that have a defined scheduling period.

NEC
National Electrical Code. Electrical safety guidelines developed by the National
Fire Protection Association and adopted as a standard by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI).
NEMA
National Electrical Manufacturers Association. An organization that develops
standards for the electrical manufacturing industry.
network
A data communication system that links two or more computers and peripheral
devices.
node
Any device that is connected to a network.
noise
Electrical surges, spikes, or transients on transmission lines. Noise can cause slow or
immediate damage to sensitive electronic equipment.
non-regenerative
Opposite of regenerative. See regenerative.
outline drawing
A drawing or diagram that shows the dimensions and non-detailed layout of a device
or equipment.
panel
The side or front of a piece of equipment on which terminations and termination
assemblies are mounted.
panel layout drawing

See layout drawing.
parameters
Adjustable software settings used to program and tune the drive.
plug connector
An electrical fitting or termination assembly with contacts constructed to be
electrically connected to a receptacle connector by being inserted into the receptacle
connector. Also known as male connector.
power cell
Component of drive responsible for rectification and inversion of power. Also Cell.
pu
Per unit
PWM
Pulse Width Modulated.

raceway
Any channel for enclosing and loosely holding wires, cables, or busbars in interior
work that is designed and used solely for this purpose. Also called cableway.
radio frequency interference (RFI)

See RFI.
RAM
Random access memory. Memory that can be both read from and written to.
reboot
See hardware reset and software reset.
receptacle connector
An electrical fitting or termination assembly with contacts constructed to be
connected electrically to a cable by the insertion of the cable’s plug connector into
the receptacle connector. Also known as female connector.
regenerative
Ability of a drive to return power from the motor to the ac line. Creates a braking
effect on the motor.
RFI
Electromagnetic radiation in the radio frequency (RF) spectrum from 15 kHz to 100
GHz. The best shielding material against RFI are copper and aluminum alloys.
signal reference structure (SRS)

A system of conductive paths among interconnected equipment that reduces noise-
induced voltages to levels that minimize improper operation. Common
configurations include grids and planes.
simplex cable
A single-stranded fiber-optic cable.
skin effect
The tendency for current to crowd to the surface.
RAPA
IS200RAPA Control Rack Power Supply board. Located in the drive’s control
cabinet.
RJ-45
Registered jack-45. A serial connector, typically used in LANs to connect computer-
based devices using Category 5 cable. Similar to a telephone jack, but with 8 wires.
RS-232C
An EIA Recommended Standard (RS) for the serial link communications interface
for interconnecting data terminal equipment, such as printers, computer monitors, or
computers to data communications equipment, such as modems, for transmission

over a telephone line or network. RS-232C uses an unbalanced or single-ended
voltage interface. (Also see EIA.)
RS-422
An EIA Recommended Standard (RS) that defines electrical characteristics of a
serial link communications interface. The standard permits greater distances between
equipment and faster data transfer than RS-232C. RS-422 is characterized by a
balanced or differential voltage interface. (Also see EIA.)
safety ground
See equipment grounding conductor.
shield
A conductive sheath (usually metallic) applied over the insulation of a conductor or
conductors. See shielding.
shielded cable
Cable surrounded by a separate conductor (the shield) intended to minimize the noise
effects of internal or external electrical circuits.
shielding
Use of a conducting barrier between a potentially disturbing noise source and
sensitive circuitry. Shields are used to protect cables (data and power) and electronic
circuits. They may be in the form of metal barriers, enclosures, or wrappings around
source circuits and receiving circuits.
software (soft) reset

Reset initiated by software input, rather than by a hardware device. Activated by a
serial input, or by pressing the DDI’s RESET key.
terminal board
A type of I/O connector in which individual wires from external components are
inserted into a connector point and are fastened by turning a screw on the connector.
terminator
A resistor that reflects cable signals. On coaxial cable bus networks, a terminator is
installed at each end of the cable, with one end requiring ground connection.
toolbox
See control system toolbox.
twisted-pair cable
Cable consisting of pairs of copper wire, surrounded by an insulator, and twisted
together in a manner that reduces capacitance.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories. An independent, nonprofit organization that publishes
standards for public safety. These standards are generally recognized by inspection
authorities in the USA.

VFD
Variable Frequency Drive.
VME controller
A form of the Innovation SeriesTM controller that is hosted in a Versa Module
Eurocard (VME) rack.

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Medium Voltage – GP Type H Drives

Installation and Startup Guide

Printed in the United States of America.

PC is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

Indicates a procedure, practice, condition, or

Indicates a procedure, practice, condition, or

Safety Symbol Legend • a

Isolation of test equipment from the equipment under

To minimize hazard of electrical shock or burn,

To prevent personal injury or equipment damage caused

b • Safety Symbol Legend

Chapter 2 Handling and Mounting Guidelines 2-1

Chapter 3 Cabling and Connections 3-1

Chapter 4 Grounding and Signal Referencing 4-1

Chapter 6 Device Installation 6-1

Chapter 7 Pre-Startup Installation Checks 7-1

Chapter 8 Initial Drive Setup and Operation Checks 8-1

Chapter 9 Tuning the Drive – Autotune 9-1

Appendix A Understanding Equipment Drawings A-1

Appendix B Installing Fiber-Optic Cable B-1

Appendix C Using Available I/O C-1

Glossary of Terms G-1

Structure of the Manual........................................................................................................ ......1

Structure of the Manual

Installation Connect cable & I/O Section 3

Ensure cable is routed

Mount and install

Prepare drive for

Tune the drive Section 9

When describing software functions in Chapters 8 and 9, bold is used to differentiate

How to Get Help

Overview of Drive Lineup ....................................................................................................... ..1

For Liquid Cooled systems see GEH-6132.

Overview of Drive Lineup

Moisture on certain internal parts can cause

Condensation occurs with temperature drops of 15 °C (27 °F) at 50 % humidity over

To prevent fire hazard, remove all cartons and

Drive Handling Procedures

Note When identifying missing or damaged parts, be sure to include:

Never attempt to support the Transformer cabinet

The transformer section has female threads in the

Overhead Crane Lifting

Front Side Front Side

Figure 2-1. Proper Handling Using the Sling Lifting Technique

Fork Lift Truck

Be careful that the fork lift does not damage the

Figure 2-2. Proper Handling Using a Fork Lift Truck

Figure 2-3. Proper Placement of Roller Dollies

If the mounting surface is not flat, the metal

Indoor equipment is not weatherproof and must be

The centrifugal blower performance is strongly

Verify that all rear cabinet plenum connections

Anchoring Cabinets to Floors and Walls

0.81” diam. Wall

Figure 2-4 Proper Anchoring Techniques for Innovation Series Cabinets

Welded Nuts (3) Bolt and Washer

Cell Cell Cell Top Views

Loose Nuts (3)

Transformer Front of Cabinet

Grounding ...................................................................................................................... ............2