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Rockwell Automation PowerFlex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Quick Start User's Guide

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The PowerFlex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive is a robust industrial controller used for precise motor management. This Quick Start Guide is designed to provide qualified service personnel with essential steps for installation, start-up, and programming. It covers critical topics like mounting considerations, wiring standards (Power/I/O), network communication setup, and safety precautions. While serving as an excellent summary guide, detailed operation and comprehensive technical data are reserved for the full User Manual.

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Quick Start

Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Quick Start Quick Start Guide for Power Flex 523 and Power Flex 525 AC Drives Power Flex 523 Catalog Number 25A, Series B Power Flex 525 Catalog Number 25B

This Quick Start guide summarizes the basic steps needed to install, start-up and program the Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive. The information provided DOES NOT replace the User Manual and is intended for qualified drive service personnel only. For detailed Power Flex 520-Series information including EMC instructions, application considerations and related precautions, see the Power Flex 520-Series User Manual, publication 520-UM001.

Topic Page General Precautions Mounting Considerations General Grounding Requirements Fuses and Circuit Breakers Technical Specifications Power Wiring I/O Wiring Control Terminal Block Prepare For Drive Start-Up Network Communication

Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation. Title Publication Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual 520-UM001 Power Flex 4-Class Human Interface Module (HIM) DSI Quick Reference 22HIM-QR001 Power Flex 525 Embedded Ether Net/IP Adapter User Manual 520COM-UM001 Power Flex 25-COMM-D Device Net Adapter User Manual 520COM-UM002 Power Flex 25-COMM-E2P Ether Net/IP Adapter User Manual 520COM-UM003 Power Flex 25-COMM-P PROFIBUS DP Adapter User Manual 520COM-UM004 Dynamic Braking Resistor Calculator PFLEX-AT001 Wiring and Grounding Guidelines for PWM AC Drives DRIVES-IN001 Preventive Maintenance of Industrial Control and Drive System Equipment DRIVES-TD001 Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of Solid State Control SGI-1.1

You can view or download publications at http://www.rockwellautomation.com/literature/. To order paper copies of technical documentation, contact your local Allen-Bradley distributor or Rockwell Automation sales representative.

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Page 1 Quick Start Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Quick Start Quick Start Guide for Power Flex 523 and Power Flex 525 AC Drives Power Flex 523 Catalog Number 25A, Series B Power Flex 525...
Page 2 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive ATTENTION: Before installing, configuring, operating or maintaining this product, read this document and the documents listed in the Additional Reso...
Page 3 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Mounting Considerations Mount the drive upright on a flat, vertical and level surface. Frame Screw Size Screw Torque M5 (#10...24) 1.56...1.96 Nm (1...
Page 4 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Ambient Operating Temperatures See Appendix B of the Power Flex 520-Series User Manual, publication 520-UM001 for option kits. Ambient Temperature M...
Page 5 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Ungrounded Distribution Systems ATTENTION: Power Flex 520-Series drives contain protective MOVs that are referenced to ground. These devices must be...
Page 6 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Fuses and Circuit Breakers Catalog No.(1) Output Ratings Input Ratings Branch Circuit Protection Normal Duty Heavy Duty Fuse 140M Motor Power Flex P...
Page 7 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Catalog No.(1) Output Ratings Input Ratings Branch Circuit Protection Normal Duty Heavy Duty Fuse 140M Motor Power Flex Power Flex Voltage Max Ratin...
Page 8 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Technical Specifications Power Flex 523 Specifications Input/Output Ratings Approvals LISTED 966X LISTED 966X LV Directive 2014/35/EU UL® UL508C UL®...
Page 9 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Wiring WARNING: The distance between the drive and motor must not exceed the maximum cable length stated in the Motor Cable Length Restriction...
Page 10 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Input Power Conditions Input Power Condition Corrective Action Low Line Impedance (less than 1% line reactance) Install Line Reactor(2) or Isolation...
Page 11 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Control Terminal Block Power Flex 523 Control I/O Wiring Block Diagram Series A Typical Typical SRC wiring SNK wiring Stop (1) Dig In Term Blk 02/ S...
Page 12 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Series B Typical Typical SRC wiring SNK wiring Stop (1) Dig In Term Blk 02/ Start/Run FWD (2) Dig In Term Blk 03/ Direction/Run REV Digital Common S...
Page 13 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Flex 523 Control I/O Terminal Designations No. Signal Default Description Parameter R1 Relay N.O. Fault Normally open contact for output relay...
Page 14 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Flex 525 Control I/O Wiring Block Diagram Typical Typical SRC wiring SNK wiring Stop (1) Safety 1 Dig In Term Blk 02/ Start/Run FWD (2) Safe-T...
Page 15 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Power Flex 525 Control I/O Terminal Designations No. Signal Default Description Parameter R1 Relay 1 N.O. Fault Normally open contact for output rel...
Page 16 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Prepare For Drive Start-Up ATTENTION: Power must be applied to the drive to perform the following start-up procedures. Some of the voltages present ...
Page 17 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Start, Stop, Direction, and Speed Control Factory default parameter values allow the drive to be controlled from the keypad. No programming is requi...
Page 18 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Viewing and Editing Parameters The following is an example of basic integral keypad and display functions. This example provides basic navigation in...
Page 19 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Basic Display Group Parameters See the Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual, publication 520-UM001 for detailed descripti...
Page 20 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options b022 [Elapsed MWh] 0.0/6553.5 MWh 0.1 MWh Accumulated output energy of the drive. b023 [Energy Saved] 0.0/6553...
Page 21 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Smart Start-Up with Basic Program Group Parameters The Power Flex 520-series drive is designed so that start-up is simple and efficient. The Basic P...
Page 22 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 23 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Advanced Program Group Parameters See the Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual, publication 520-UM001 for detailed descri...
Page 24 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 25 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 26 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 27 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 28 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 29 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 30 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive = Stop drive before changing this parameter. PF 525 = Parameter is specific to Power Flex 525 drives only. No. Parameter Min/Max Display/Options Def...
Page 31 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive No. Fault Action F033 Auto Rstrt Tries Correct the cause of the fault and manually clear. F038 Phase U to Gnd Check the wiring between the drive and...
Page 32 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Fr am Fr am No. Fault Action F109 Mismatch C-P Set P053 [Reset To Defalts] to 3 “Power Reset”. F110 Keypad Membrane Cycle power. Replace control mod...
Page 33 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Dimensions and Weight IP 20/Open Type – Dimensions are in mm and (in.). Weights are in kg and (lb). Esc Sel Frame Size Weight EMC Line Filter – Dime...
Page 34 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Network Communication Power Flex 520-Series RS784 (DSI) Protocol This section contains only basic information to setup the Power Flex 520-series RS4...
Page 35 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive The following Power Flex 520-series drive parameters are used to configure the drive to operate on a DSI network. Configuring Parameters for DSI Net...
Page 36 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Drive and Adapter Status Indicators Item Name State Description ENET Off Adapter is not connected to the network ENET LINK Steady Adapter is connect...
Page 37 Power Flex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 520-QS001B-EN-E - November 2017
Page 38 Important Information Solid-state equipment has operational characteristics differing from those of electromechanical equipment. Safety Guidelines for the Application, Installation and Maintenance of ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What safety steps must be taken before servicing the drive?

Wait three minutes after removing mains power, then verify DC bus capacitors and all terminal voltages have discharged to zero volts.

Who should perform system installation or maintenance?

Only suitably trained personnel familiar with AC drives and applicable codes of practice are authorized for service.

What incorrect installations can damage the drive or reduce its life?

Using an undersized motor, inadequate AC supply, or improper wiring application methods are risks. Hadrian

Do I need specific procedures for static control?

Yes, this assembly contains ESD sensitive parts; follow required static control precautions during service.