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Vector V/f control (r0108.2 = 0)

3.3 Vector V/f control (r0108.2 = 0)
The simplest solution for a control procedure is the V/f curve, whereby the stator
voltage for the induction motor or synchronous motor is controlled proportionately
to the stator frequency. This method has proved successful in a wide range of ap-
plications with low dynamic requirements, such as:
S Pumps and fans
S Belt drives
and other similar processes.
V/f control aims to maintain a constant flux φ in the motor, whereby the flux is pro-
portionate to the magnetization current Iµ or the ratio of voltage (U) to frequency
(f).
φ ∼ Iµ ∼ U/f
The torque (M) generated by the induction motors is, in turn, proportionate to the
product (or, more precisely, the vector product φ x I) of the flux and current.
M ∼ φ x I
To generate as much torque as possible with a given current, the motor must func-
tion using the greatest possible constant flux. To maintain a constant flux (φ), the-
refore, the voltage (V) must also be changed in proportion to the frequency (f) to
ensure a constant magnetization current (Iµ). V/f characteristic control is derived
from these basic premises.
V, M,
Fig. 3-43
Several variations of the V/f characteristic exist, which are shown in the following
table.
3-158
Φ
, Φ
M
n n
V
Voltage range
Operating areas and characteristic curves for the induction motor with converter
supply
V
Point of motor
M, Φ
Field range
f f
n
max
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