PowerFlex 700AFE Active Front End

Regenerate Power Back to the Utility and Lower Harmonics

The PowerFlex 700AFE Active Front End is a great fit for applications that require regeneration of power back to the utility and/or low harmonics to meet IEEE-519 and CE standards. The PowerFlex 700AFE is a regenerative DC bus supply used to supply DC power to a line-up of common bus AC drives or a single common bus drive. The AFE utilizes a pulse width modulated (PWM) controlled IGBT converter to allow bi-directional power flow to the AC line.

Advantages
Regenerative Braking for Energy Savings and Elimination of Braking Resistors The AFE eliminates the need for large resistor banks. These resistors banks can create a lot of heat and must frequently be cleaned. Instead of wasting energy with resistor braking technology, regenerative braking actually puts the energy back into the system to be used by other equipment. Low AC Input Harmonics The active front end provides low harmonics to meet IEEE 519 and CE at its input terminals. Improved Power Factor The AFE itself actively controls the power factor regardless of motor speed and load. In addition, the PowerFlex700AFE can be used for power factor correction on the power system. Voltage Boost The AFE allows "input voltage boost" operation, providing full 480 VAC to the motor, even when operating on 380 VAC power lines. This voltage boost also helps protect critical processes from the potentially disruptive effects of input voltage dips and sags.
PowerFlex 700AFE Frame 10 in standard IP21 Rittal enclosure.

Premier Integration
For simplified drive start-up and reduced development time, the PowerFlex 700AFE can be configured with RSLogix 5000 software. This single software approach simplifies parameter and tag programming while still allowing stand-alone drive software tool use on the factory floor. Internal communication options help the user to cost-effectively assemble highly integrated applications. Options include: DeviceNet, ControlNet, Universal Remote I/O, and other open communications including Profibus and Interbus-S.

Target Applications
The PowerFlex 700AFE is an excellent solution for common bus or single drive applications that require AC line regeneration and/or low harmonics. Regeneration for Fast Stop Paper Machines Metals Process Lines Converting Continuous Regeneration Unwinders Regeneration where the Motor is Overdriven by the Load Test Stands Regeneration for Lowering and Deceleration Cranes and Hoists Regeneration for Frequent Deceleration Centrifuges Regeneration for Dynamic Deceleration Cutoff Applications for Glass, Board, or Metal

Low AC Input Harmonics and Improved Power Factor

The PowerFlex 700AFE Active Front End actively controls the power factor regardless of motor speed and load. The AFE can be used for power factor correction on the power system.

Voltage

Voltage

Current

Current

Typical current and voltage waveforms for a PowerFlex 700AFE (ITHD = 3-5%)

Typical current and voltage waveforms for a nonregenerative converter (6-Pulse) (ITHD = 30-50% with DC choke)

Ratings Information
400V AC Input Ratings
Catalog Number 20YD460 20YD1K3 Frame Size 10 13 kW Rating ND 309 873 772 HD 258 PWM Freq. kHz 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 AC Input Amps Cont. 1 Min. 460 506 385 578 1300 1430 1150 1725 DC Amps Cont. 520 435 1469 1299 Typical Watts Loss (Watts) 8,000 23,000

480V AC Input Rating

Catalog Number 20YD460 20YD1K3 Frame Size 10 13 Hp Rating ND 497 1404 1242 HD 416 PWM Freq. kHz 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 AC Input Amps Cont. 1 Min. 460 506 385 578 1300 1430 1150 1725 DC Amps Cont. 520 435 1469 1299 Typical Watts Loss (Watts) 8,000 23,000

600V AC Input Ratings

Catalog Number 20YF325 20YF1K0* Frame Size 10 13 Hp Rating ND 439 1390 HD 352 PWM Freq. kHz 3.6 3.6 3.6 AC Input Amps Cont. 1 Min. 325 358 261 392 1030 1133 DC Amps Cont. 367 295 1164 Typical Watts Loss (Watts) 8,000 26,000

690V AC Input Rating

Catalog Number 20YF325 20YF1K0* Frame Size 10 13 kW Rating ND 376 1193 HD 302 PWM Freq. kHz 3.6 3.6 3.6 AC Input Amps Cont. 1 Min. 325 358 261 392 1030 1133 DC Amps Cont. 367 295 1164 Typical Watts Loss (Watts) 8,000 26,000

* Heavy duty rating is not applicable to Frame 13 600 or 690V.

Publication 20Y-PP001B-EN-P February 2009

Supersedes Publication 20Y-PP001A-EN-P March 2008

Copyright 2009 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.