Mitsubishi Electric FR-A802-P Instruction Manual page 104

5.2.1
Measurement of powers
Use a digital power meter (for inverter) for the input side of the converter unit and the output side of the inverter.
5.2.2
Measurement of voltages
Converter unit input side
Use digital power meters (for inverters) for the input side voltage.
Inverter output side
When using a measuring instrument, use a digital power meter for inverters as the inverter outputs PWM-controlled square
wave voltage.
The value displayed on the operation panel is the inverter-controlled voltage itself. Monitoring values via the operation panel is
recommended as these values are accurate.
5.2.3
Measurement of currents
Use a digital power meter (for inverter) for the input side of the converter unit (FR-CC2) and the output side of the inverter.
Since the converter unit input current tends to be unbalanced, measurement of three phases is recommended. Correct value
cannot be obtained by measuring only one or two phases. On the other hand, the unbalanced ratio of each phase of the
output side current should be within 10%.
The inverter output current can be monitored on the operation panel. The value monitored on the operation panel is accurate
if the output frequency varies, and it is recommended to monitor values (provide analog output) using the operation panel.
5.2.4
Example of measuring converter unit input
power factor
Calculate using effective power and apparent power. A power-factor meter cannot indicate an exact value.
Total power factor of the converter unit
5.2.5
Measurement of converter output voltage
(across terminals P and N)
The output voltage of the converter is output across terminals P and N, and can be measured with a voltmeter such as a
digital multimeter. Although the voltage varies according to the power supply voltage, approximately 540 to 600 V is output
when no load is connected and voltage decreases during driving load operation.
When energy is regenerated from the motor during deceleration, for example, the converter output voltage rises to nearly 800
to 900 V maximum.
5.2.6
Measurement of inverter output frequency
In the initial setting of the FM-type inverter, a pulse train proportional to the output frequency is output across the pulse train
output terminals FM and SD of the inverter. This pulse train output can be counted by a frequency counter, or a meter
(moving-coil type voltmeter) can be used to read the mean value of the pulse train output voltage. When a meter is used to
measure the output frequency, approximately 5 VDC is indicated at the maximum frequency.
For detailed specifications of the pulse train output terminal FM, refer to the FR-A800 Instruction Manual (Detailed).
In the initial setting of the CA-type inverter, a pulse train proportional to the output frequency is output across the analog
current output terminals CA and 5 of the inverter. Measure the current using an ammeter or tester.
For detailed specifications of the analog current output terminal CA, refer to the FR-A800 Instruction Manual (Detailed).
Measurement of main circuit voltages, currents and powers
Effective power
=
Apparent power
Three-phase input power found by the 3-wattmeter method
=
 V (power supply voltage)  I (input current effective value)
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