10
Configuration steps
Here is a simple flowchart for configuring a common DC system. Each
configuration step is described in more detail in the related paragraphs.
Configuration step
Define the common DC power profile
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DC link power versus time for
each axis
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Average and maximum total
motoring power
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Average and maximum total
regenerative power
Select the drive module(s) to be
connected to the AC supply
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Single AC input
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Multiple AC input
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Charging capacity
Select the mains choke(s)
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AC input current
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Harmonic distortion (THD)
Regenerative power handling
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Energy capacity in the DC link
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Resistor braking
General system design (fuses, EMC,
installation,...)
Related paragraph
See "Power requirements"
See "Supply unit selection"
See "Mains choke selection"
See "Regenerative power"
See "General system design items"