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L8-38: Carrier Frequency Reduction

No.

(Hex.)

Name

Description

Default

(Range)

L8-38

(04EF)

Carrier Frequency Reduction

Sets the carrier frequency reduction function. The drive reduces the carrier frequency when the output current is more than a specified level.

Determined by A1-02, C6-01 and o2-04

(0 - 2)

If you decrease the carrier frequency, it increases the overload tolerance. The overload capacity increases temporarily for oL2 [Drive Overloaded] and lets the drive operate through transient load peaks and not trip.

0
Disabled

The drive will not decrease the carrier frequency at high current.

1
Enabled below 6 Hz

The drive decreases the carrier frequency at speeds less than 6 Hz when the current is more than 100% of the drive rated current.

When the current is less than 88% or the output frequency is more than 7 Hz, the drive goes back to the usual carrier frequency.

2
Enabled for All Speeds

The drive decreases the carrier frequency at these speeds:

  • Output current is a minimum of 100% of the drive rated current and the frequency reference is less than 6 Hz.

  • Output current is a minimum of 109% of the drive rated current, the drive is in Normal Duty mode, and the frequency reference is 7 Hz or more.

  • Output current is a minimum of 112% of the drive rated current, the drive is in Heavy Duty mode, and the frequency reference is 7 Hz or more.

When the drive switches the carrier frequency to the set value, it uses the delay time set in L8-40 [CarrierFreqReduct Off DelayTime] and a hysteresis of 12%.