Selection Guide l VACON® NXS

Robust and compact

AC drive for all environments

0.37 –
560 kW
Compact AC drive

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 VACON® NXS – the reliable choice
VACON® NXS is a compact AC drive in the power range of 0.37 – 560 kW and
supply voltages of 208 – 690 V for heavy use in machines, buildings and all
branches of industry.

The robust design incorporates effective parameter setting extremely easy in all (the only regularly replaceable
protection against supply network cases, from simple to complex. component) is fast, the display panel can
disturbances. Trip-free operation is also be utilized for parameter copying, etc.
guaranteed due to sophisticated motor The wide and flexible standard I/O and
control principles and motor/drive option for five I/O boards provide The mechanical design is extremely
protection features, component versatile controllability. The most compact. The IP54 units in particular
selection and effective cooling. common fieldbus options are also are the smallest AC drives on the
available. market. All units are suitable for both
Enclosure classes of IP21 and IP54 and wall and enclosure mounting with all
integrated high-level EMC filters make The modular design of the VACON® NXS necessary components: integrated EMC
the VACON® NXS suitable for all brings several advantages: the control filters, AC chokes, cable protection, dust
environments. terminals are safely separated from and water protection. The effective
power terminals, upgrading the control super-cooling principle allows high
The Start-Up Wizard and the standard inputs and outputs is easy and ambient temperatures and high
All-In-One application package make convenient, replacing the cooling fan switching frequencies without derating.

Features:
„ Easy to use display panel
Snap-on fan „ Interactive programming
with Start-Up Wizard
Robust power „ Versatile All-in-One package
Removable
module display „ PID controller and PFC for
1-5 pumps
„ Special applications available
Connection to (water application package, etc.)
PC or door „ Five slots for control boards
installation kit (2 basic boards and 3 option
boards)
„ High switching frequency,
low noise
Separate
„ Steady state speed error < 1%
control unit,
„ Low torque ripple
flexible I/O
interface „ Starting torque > 200%,
depending on AC drive sizing
Touch-protected „ Suitable for multi-motor
connections
applications

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Ratings and dimensions
Mains voltage 380-500 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~, Wall-mounted units
Loadability Motor shaft power
Low (+40°C) High (+50°C) 400 V supply Dimensions
AC drive type Rated 10% Rated 50% Maximum Enclosure W x H x D [mm]
continuous overload continuous overload current IS 10% overl. 50% overl.
P [kW] P [kW]
current IL [A] current [A] current IH [A] current [A]
NXS 0003 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 3.3 3.6 2.2 3.3 4.4 1.1 0.75 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0004 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 4.3 4.7 3.3 5.0 6.2 1.5 1.1 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0005 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 5.6 6.2 4.3 6.5 8.6 2.2 1.5 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0007 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 7.6 8.4 5.6 8.4 10.8 3 2.2 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0009 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 9 9.9 7.6 11.4 14 4 3 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0012 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 12 13.2 9 13.5 18 5.5 4 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0016 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 16 17.6 12 18.0 24 7.5 5.5 FR5 144 x 391 x 214
NXS 0022 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 23 25.3 16 24.0 32 11 7.5 FR5 144 x 391 x 214
NXS 0031 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 31 34 23 35 46 15 11 FR5 144 x 391 x 214
NXS 0038 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 38 42 31 47 62 22 15 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0045 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 46 51 38 57 76 22 22 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0061 5 A 2 H 1 SSS 61 67 46 69 92 30 22 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0072 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 72 79 61 92 122 37 30 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0087 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 87 96 72 108 144 45 37 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0105 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 105 116 87 131 174 55 45 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0140 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 140 154 105 158 210 75 55 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0168 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 170 187 140 210 280 90 75 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0205 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 205 226 170 255 336 110 90 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0261 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 261 287 205 308 349 132 110 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362
NXS 0300 5 A 2 H 0 SSS 300 330 245 368 444 160 132 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362

Mains voltage 380-500 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~, Standalone units

Loadability Motor shaft power
Low (+40°C) High (+40°C) 400 V supply Dimensions
AC drive type Rated 10% Rated 50% Maximum Enclosure W x H x D [mm]
continuous overload continuous overload current IS 10% overl. 50% overl.
P [kW] P [kW]
current IL [A] current [A] current IH [A] current [A]
NXS 0385 5 A 2 L 0 SSA 385 424 300 450 540 200 160 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0460 5 A 2 L 0 SSA 460 506 385 578 693 250 200 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0520 5 A 2 L 0 SSA* 520 572 460 690 828 250 250 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0590 5 A 2 L 0 SSA 590 649 520 780 936 315 250 FR11 794 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0650 5 A 2 L 0 SSA 650 715 590 885 1062 355 315 FR11 794 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0730 5 A 2 L 0 SSA 730 803 650 975 1170 400 355 FR11 794 x 2018 x 602
* max. ambient temperature of +35˚C

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 Ratings and dimensions
Mains voltage 500-690 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~, Wall-mounted units
Loadability Motor shaft power
Low (+40°C) High (+50°C) 400 V supply Dimensions
AC drive type Rated 10% Rated 50% Maximum Enclosure W x H x D [mm]
continuous overload continuous overload current IS 10% overl. 50% overl.
P [kW] P [kW]
current IL [A] current [A] current IH [A] current [A]
NXS 0004 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 4.5 5.0 3.2 4.8 6.4 3 2.2 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0005 6 A 2 L 0SSS 5.5 6.1 4.5 6.8 9.0 4 3 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0007 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 7.5 8.3 5.5 8.3 11.0 5.5 4 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0010 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 10 11.0 7.5 11.3 15.0 7.5 5.5 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0013 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 13.5 14.9 10 15.0 20.0 11 7.5 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0018 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 18 19.8 13.5 20.3 27 15 11 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0022 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 22 24.2 18 27.0 36 18.5 15 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0027 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 27 29.7 22 33.0 44 22 18.5 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0034 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 34 37 27 41 54 30 22 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0041 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 41 45 34 51 68 37.5 30 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0052 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 52 57 41 62 82 45 37.5 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0062 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 62 68 52 78 104 55 45 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0080 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 80 88 62 93 124 75 55 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0100 6 A 2 L 0 SSS 100 110 80 120 160 90 75 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0125 6 A 2 L 0 SSF 125 138 100 150 200 110 90 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362
NXS 0144 6 A 2 L 0 SSF 144 158 125 188 213 132 110 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362
NXS 0170 6 A 2 L 0 SSF 170 187 144 216 245 160 132 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362
NXS 0208 6 A 2 L 0 SSF 208 229 170 255 289 200 160 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362
For all VACON® NXS drives, overloadability is defined as follows:
High: 1.5 x IH (1 min/10 min) @ 50°C; Low: 1.1 x IL (1 min/10 min) @ 40°C; IS for 2 sec every 20 sec.

Mains voltage 500-690 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~, Standalone units

Loadability Motor shaft power
Low (+40°C) High (+40°C) 690 V supply Dimensions
AC drive type Rated 10% Rated 50% Maximum Enclosure W x H x D [mm]
continuous overload continuous overload current IS 10% overl. 50% overl.
P [kW] P [kW]
current IL [A] current [A] current IH [A] current [A]
NXS 0261 6 A 2 L 0 SSA 261 287 208 312 375 250 200 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0325 6 A 2 L 0 SSA 325 358 261 392 470 315 250 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0385 6 A 2 L 0 SSA 385 424 325 488 585 355 315 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0416 6 A 2 L 0 SSA* 416 458 325 488 585 400 315 FR10 595 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0460 6 A 2 L 0 SSA 460 506 385 578 693 450 355 FR11 794 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0502 6 A 2 L 0 SSA 502 552 460 690 828 500 450 FR11 794 x 2018 x 602
NXS 0590 6 A 2 L 0 SSA* 590 649 502 753 904 560 500 FR11 794 x 2018 x 602
* Max. ambient temperature of +35˚C

Hardware configurations, Standalone units

Function Availability
IP21 Standard
IP54 (FR10 only) Optional (H: +20mm)
Integrated fuses Standard
Integrated load switch Optional
EMC filtering L Standard
EMC filtering T Optional
Integrated brake chopper (cabling top entry) Optional (H: +122 mm)

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Mains voltage 208-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~, Wall-mounted units
Loadability Motor shaft power
Low (+40°C) High (+50°C) 230 V supply Dimensions
AC drive type Rated 10% Rated 50% Maximum Enclosure W x H x D [mm]
continuous overload continuous overload current IS 10% overl. 50% overl.
P [kW] P [kW]
current IL [A] current [A] current IH [A] current [A]
NXS 0004 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 4.8 5.3 3.7 5.6 7.4 0.75 0.55 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0007 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 6.6 7.3 4.8 7.2 9.6 1.1 0.75 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0008 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 7.8 8.6 6.6 9.9 13.2 1.5 1.1 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0011 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 11 12.1 7.8 11.7 15.6 2.2 1.5 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0012 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 12.5 13.8 11 16.5 22 3 2.2 FR4 128 x 292 x 190
NXS 0017 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 17.5 19.3 12.5 18.8 25 4 3 FR5 144 x 391 x 214
NXS 0025 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 25 27.5 17.5 26.3 35 5.5 4 FR5 144 x 391 x 214
NXS 0031 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 31 34.1 25 37.5 50 7.5 5.5 FR5 144 x 391 x 214
NXS 0048 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 48 52.8 31 46.5 62 11 7.5 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0061 2 A 2 H 1 SSS 61 67.1 48 72.0 96 15 11 FR6 195 x 519 x 237
NXS 0075 2 A 2 H 0 SSS 75 83 61 92 122 22 15 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0088 2 A 2 H 0 SSS 88 97 75 113 150 22 22 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0114 2 A 2 H 0 SSS 114 125 88 132 176 30 22 FR7 237 x 591 x 257
NXS 0140 2 A 2 H 0 SSS 140 154 105 158 210 37 30 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0170 2 A 2 H 0 SSS 170 187 140 210 280 45 37 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0205 2 A 2 H 0 SSS 205 226 170 255 336 55 45 FR8 291 x 758 x 344
NXS 0261 2 A 2 H 0 SSF 261 287 205 308 349 75 55 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362
NXS 0300 2 A 2 H 0 SSF 300 330 245 368 444 90 75 FR9 480 x 1150 x 362

Type code key

VACON NXS 0003 5 A 2 H 1 S S S A1 A2 00 00 00
Product Range
NXS VACON® NXS
Current Rating (low overload)
0003 Ex: 0003 = 3A
Supply Voltage
5 2 = 208-240V Three Phase
5 = 380-500V Three Phase
6 = 500-690V Three Phase
Keypad Option
A A = Standard Alpha-Numeric Display
B = No Keypad
F = Dummy Keypad (No interface)
G = Graphical Display (Cyrillic Languages)
Protection rating
2 2 = IP21/UL Type 1
5 = IP54/UL Type 12
T = Flange Mounting Factory Installed
EMC Emission Levels
H H = fulfils the standard EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1, category C2
T = fulfils the standard EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1, category C4 *
L = fulfils the standard EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1, category C3
C = fulfils the standard EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1, category C1
Brake chopper
1 0 = No brake chopper
1 = Integrated Brake Chopper
2 = Integrated Brake Chopper + Brake Resistor
Electrical Modifications
S S = Standard 6-Pulse w/ Integrated Choke
B = DC Bus Connection
Mechanical Modifications
S S = Standard Air Cooled Drive
G = Standard Air Cooled Drive, No Conduit Box*
Card Modifications
S S = Standard Connection / Not Varnished
V = Standard Connection / Varnished Boards
Option boards (installed)
A1 Each Two-digit code represents a card slot in order from left to right,
A2 Slot A, Slot B, Slot C, Slot D, Slot E
A = Basic I/O Cards,
00 B = I/O Expansion Cards
C = Communications Cards,
00 D = Special Option Cards
00
* Low eath current solution for IT networks
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 VACON® NXS control unit
There are no fixed inputs or outputs in the VACON® NXS. There are five
slots (A, B, C, D and E) for I/O boards, and a suitable board can be selected
for each slot (see the table below).

The VACON® NXS units are delivered with OPT-A1 and OPT-A2 boards if the
I/O is not specified. In many countries, boards OPT-A1 and OPT-A3 are used
as standard I/O as the galvanically isolated thermistor input is often
required.

Removable terminals, snap-in card installation, automatic card

identification and instructions on the drive help making quick connections.
If necessary, the inputs, outputs and fieldbus boards can be added in the
field. The VACON® NXS is simply the most flexible frequency converter
series on the market.

An external +24 V supply option enables communication with the control

unit even if the mains supply is switched off (e.g. fieldbus communication
and parameter settings).

Option boards
Card typecode Card slot I / O signal
42-240 VAC input
AO (mA) isolated

+24V/ EXT +24 V

AI (mA) isolated

RO (NO/NC)
AI (mA/±V)

AO (mA/V)

RO (NO)

+10Vref

Therm
DI DO

Pt100
DO
DI

A B C D E Note
Basic I/O cards (OPT-A)
OPT-A1 6 1 2 1 1 2
OPT-A2 2
OPT-A3 1 1 1
OPT-A8 6 1 2 1 1 2 1)
OPT-A9 6 1 2 1 1 2 2,5 mm2 terminals
I/O expander cards (OPT-B)
OPT-B1 6 1 Selectable DI/DO
OPT-B2 1 1 1
OPT-B4 1 2 1 2)
OPT-B5 3
OPT-B8 1 3
OPT-B9 1 5
Fieldbus cards (OPT-C)
OPT-C2 RS-485 (Multiprotocol) Modbus, N2
OPT-C3 PROFIBUS DP
OPT-C4 LonWorks
OPT-C5 PROFIBUS DP (D9-type connector)
OPT-C6 CANopen (slave)
OPT-C7 DeviceNet
OPT-C8 RS-485 (Multiprotocol, D9-type connector) Modbus, N2
OPT-CI Modbus/TCP
OPT-CJ BACNet
OPT-CP PROFINET I/O (Ethernet)
OPT-CQ EtherNet/IP (Ethernet)
NOTES: Allowed slots for the board are marked in blue.
1) analogue signals galvanically isolated as a group
2) analogue signals galvanically isolated separately.

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 VACON® NXS standard I/O
OPT-A1 OPT-A2
+24 V GND
Terminal Defaults settings Programmable Terminal Defaults settings Programmable
1 +10V Reference voltage 21 R01
2 AI1+ Frequency reference 0–10 V -10–+10 V, 0/4–20 mA 22 R01 RUN Many possibilities
1...10 k Ω
3 AI1- AI common (GND) Differential 23 R01
4 AI2+ Frequency reference 4–20 mA 0–20mA, 0/-10 V–10 V 24 R02
5 AI2- AI common (differential) GND 230 VAC 25 R02 FAULT Many possibilities
6 +24V Control supply (bidirectional) N 26 R02
7 GND I/O Ground
8 DIN1 Start forward Many possibilities
9 DIN2 Start reverse Many possibilities OPT-A3 (alternative)
10 DIN3 External fault input Many possibilities +24 V GND Terminal Defaults settings Programmable
11 CMA Common for DIN1 - DIN3 (GND) Floating 21 R01
12 +24V Control supply (bidirectional) 22 R01 RUN Many possibilities
13 GND I/O Ground 23 R01
14 DIN4 Multi-step speed select 1 Many possibilities 230 VAC 25 R02
FAULT Many possibilities
15 DIN5 Multi-step speed select 2 Many possibilities N 26 R02
16 DIN6 Fault reset Many possibilities 28 TI1+ Thermistor Warning, fault,
17 CMB Common for DIN4 - DIN6 (GND) Floating PTC input fault no response
29 TI1-
18 AO1+ Output frequency (0–20 mA) Many possibilities
mA 19 AO1- AO common (GND) 4–20 mA, 0–10 V
20 DO1 READY, I ≤ 50 mA, U ≤ 48 VDC Many possibilities

Other typical options

Option Order typecode Availability Note
IP54 enclosure Factory option All Replace ‘2’ by ‘5’ in the type code, e.g. NXS02605A5H0 (SSS...)
IP5-FR_ FR4, FR5, FR6 IP54 kit, e.g. IP5-FR4
Through-hole mounting Factory option FR4-FR9 E.g. NXS02605ATH0STS..., IP54 back, IP21 front, kits available
Integrated brake choppers Standard FR4-6/230, 500 V E.g. NXS00455A2H1 (SSS...)
Factory option FR7- / 230 V, 500 V E.g. NXS02605A2H1 (SSS...)
FR6- / 690 V
External brake resistors BRR-0022-LD-5 00035-00225 LD = Light duty: 5 sec nominal torque braking from
(380 - 500 V range) BRR-0031-LD-5 00315 nominal speed decreasing linearily to zero, once per 120 sec.
HD = Heavy duty: 3 sec nominal torque braking at
BRR-0045-LD-5 00385-00455 nominal speed + 7 sec nominal torque braking from nominal
BRR-0061-LD-5 00615 speed decreasing linearily to zero, once per 120 sec.
Replace LD by HD in the type code, e.g. BRR-0105-HD-5
BRR-0105-LD-5 00725-01055 Brake resistors are also available for 208-240 V and 500-690 V NXS drives
BRR-0300-LD-5 01405-03005 The brake resistor manual is available for more precise selection
Integrated brake resistors Factory option FR4-6/500 V Replace ‘1’ by ‘2’ in the typecode, e.g. NXS00455A2H2 (SSS...)
Light duty: 2 sec nominal torque braking from
nominal speed decreasing linearily to zero, once per 60 sec.
Graphical display panel Factory option All Replace ‘A’ by ‘G’, e.g. NXS00455G2H1 (SSS..), supports Chinese & Russian
PAN-G All Order typecode when ordered separately
Panel door installation sets DRA-02B (-04B, -15B) All Length of RS232C cable is specified in the typecode, e.g. DRA-02B includes
2-meter RS232C cable
Varnished circuit boards Factory option All Enclosure sizes FR4-FR8: replace the ‘S’ by ‘V’, e.g.
NXS00455A2H1SSV..., enclosure size FR9-FR11: replace ‘S’ by ‘G’
C-level RFI filters Factory option FR4-6/500 V Replace ‘H’ by ‘C’ in the typecode, e.g. NXS00455A5C1 (SSS..)
dU/dt & sinus filters Available for all drives

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 A maximum of three values
can be monitored
simultaneously (the
multi-monitoring feature).

First-class usability
The uncluttered text display panel with a well-defined menu structure and functions such as automatic parameter
copy and start-up wizard makes commissioning and fine-tuning as easy as possible.

VACON® PC tools are available for download through our website at drives.danfoss.com

VACON® PC tools include

„ NCDrive for parameter setting, copying, storing, printing, monitoring and controlling
„ NCLoad for software updating and uploading special software to the drive
„ VACON® Programming tool is available for makingtailor-made software. A license key and training required.
„ The VACON® PC tools require only an RS232C cable for communication with the drive (no adapters etc. required).

Basic Standard Local/Remote Multi-step Speed Control

I/O Defaults I/O Defaults I/O Defaults I/O Defaults
AI1 fref P AI1 fref P AI1 B fref P AI1 fref P
AI2 fref P AI2 fref P AI2 A fref P AI2 fref P
DI1 Start forward DI1 Start forward P DI1 A Start forward P DI1 Start forward P
DI2 Start reverse DI2 Start reverse P DI2 A Start reverse P DI2 Start reverse P
DI3 External fault P DI3 External fault P DI3 External fault P DI3 External fault P
DI4 Speed select 1 DI4 Speed select 1 DI4 B Start forward P DI4 Speed select 1
DI5 Speed select 2 DI5 Speed select 2 DI5 B Start reverse P DI5 Speed select 2
DI6 Fault reset DI6 Fault reset DI6 A/B selection DI6 Speed select 3
AO1 fout P AO1 fout P AO1 fout P AO1 fout P
DO1 Ready DO1 Ready P DO1 Ready P DO1 Ready P
RO1 Run RO1 Run P RO1 Run P RO1 Run P
RO2 Fault RO2 Fault P RO2 Fault P RO2 Fault P
Suitable for most purposes Basic, with more Two external control places 16 fixed speeds
programming possibilities

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 All-in-one Application Water Solutions application Special Applications
package (standard) package (option) (several options)

Multi-
Local / Multi-step master Standard
Remote Speed PFC Lift

PID
Control Advanced
Standard
Level Control Fire mode PID

Multi-
Basic purpose
MultiFollower
PFC
Pump and
Fan Control

Software modularity
The All-in-One application package has control with the integrated PID package can be replaced by the Water
seven applications (=default settings controller. In most cases, the default application package that contains
and functionality of control inputs and basic application is suitable and only several applications optimized for water
outputs, see tables below) which can be the min/max frequencies as well as handling. There are also several other
selected with one parameter. The motor nominal values must be set. general-purpose software applications
application will also be requested by available.
the Start-up Wizard at the first power- Thanks to the modular software
up. With this single setting, the controls applications made by the VACON®
can be programmed e.g. for two Programming tool (based on IEC 61131
external control places or a pressure standard), the All-in-One application

PID Control Multi-purpose Control Pump and Fan Control

P = Programmable
I/O Defaults I/O Defaults I/O Defaults
AI1 PID reference P AI1 fref P AI1 PID reference P
AI2 PID actual value P AI2 fref P AI2 PID actual value P
DI1 PID start/stop DI1 Start forward P DI1 PID start/stop P
DI2 External fault P DI2 Start reverse P DI2 Interlock 1 P
DI3 Fault reset P DI3 Fault reset P DI3 Interlock 2 P
DI4 f ctrl start/stop DI4 Jog speed sel P DI4 f ctrl start/stop P
DI5 Jog speed select P DI5 External fault P DI5 Jog speed select P
DI6 PID/f ctrl select DI6 Acc/dec time sel P DI6 PID/f ctrl select P
AO1 fout P AO1 fout P AO1 fout P
DO1 Ready P DO1 Ready P DO1 Fault P
RO1 Run P RO1 Run P RO1 Autochange 1 P
RO2 Fault P RO2 Fault P RO2 Autochange 2 P
When PID is required Most flexible of all Control of up to five pumps
with auto-change

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1 2

1ST ENVIRONMENT

2ND ENVIRONMENT

4
5

EMC and installation environment

The product family standard EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1 sets limits for both emissions and
immunity of radio frequency disturbances. The environment has been divided into the
1st and 2nd environments, i.e. in practice, the public and industrial networks, respectively.

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) filters environments (H level: EN/IEC 61800-3 The units in the enclosure sizes of FR4,
are typically required to meet the EN/ + A1, category C2). No additional RFI FR5 and FR6 (the voltage range from
IEC 61800-3 + A1 standard. These filters filters or cabinets are required. The 380 to 500 V) are also available with
are integrated in the VACON® NXS as FR10-FR11 and the 500-690 V range of extremely low-emission integrated EMC
standard. the VACON® NXS fulfills the require­ filters (C level: EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1,
ments of the 2nd environment (L-level: category C1). This is sometimes required
The 208–240 V and 380–500 V ranges of EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1, category C3). in very sensitive locations such as
the VACON® NXS (FR4-FR9) fulfills the hospitals.
requirements of the 1st and 2nd

EMC selection table, restricted distribution

1 2 3 4 5

VACON® NXS EMC Hospital Residential Area Commercial Light Industry Area Heavy Industry Marine
C O
H R R R O O
L R R
T R (IT Network) R (IT Network)
R = Required ; O = Optional

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Technical data
Mains Input voltage Uin 208…240 V; 380…500 V; 500-690 V; (–10%…+10%)
connection
Input frequency 50…60 Hz (± 10%)
Connection to mains Once per minute or less (normal case)
Motor Output voltage 0 – Uin
connection
Continuous output current High overloadability: IH
Low overloadability: IL
Overloadability High: 1.5 x IH (1 min/10 min), Low: 1.1 x IL (1 min/10 min)
Max. starting current Is for 2 s every 20 s
Output frequency 0…320 Hz
Frequency resolution 0.01 Hz
Control Control method Frequency control U/f; Open Loop Vector Control (speed, torque)
characteristics
Switching frequency 208..240V/380..500V: FR4-6: 1…16 kHz; Factory default: 10 kHz
FR7-9: 1…6 kHz; Factory default: 3.6 kHz
FR10-11: 1…6 kHz; Factory default: 3.6 kHz
500-690 V: FR4-11: 1…6 kHz, Factory default: 1.5 kHz
Field weakening point 8…320 Hz
Acceleration time 0.1…3000 sec
Deceleration time 0.1…3000 sec
Braking DC brake: 30% * TN (without brake resistor), flux braking
Ambient Ambient operating –10 °C (no frost)…+50 °C: IH (FR10-FR11: max +40 °C)
­conditions temperature –10 °C (no frost)…+40 °C: IL (NXS 0520 5, NXS 0416 6 and NXS 0590 6: max +35 °C)
Storage temperature –40 °C…+70 °C
Relative humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing, non-corrosive, no dripping water
Air quality:
– chemical vapours IEC 60721-3-3, unit in operation, class 3C2
– mechanical particles IEC 60721-3-3, unit in operation, class 3S2
Altitude 100% load capacity (no derating) up to 1000 m
1-% derating for each 100 m above 1000 m; max. 3000 m (max. 2000 m for 690 V)
Vibration 5...150 Hz: Displacement amplitude 1 mm (peak) at 5…15.8 Hz
EN/IEC 60068-2-6 (FR10-FR11: 0,25 mm (peak) at 5…31 Hz)
Max acceleration amplitude 1 G at 15.8…150 Hz (FR10 and up: 1 G at 31…150 Hz)
Shock UPS Drop Test (for applicable UPS weights)
EN/IEC 60068-2-27 Storage and shipping: max 15 G, 11 ms (in package)
Protection rating IP21 and IP54
EMC Immunity Fulfils all EMC immunity requirements
Emissions EMC level C: EN/IEC 61800-3 + A1, category C1
EMC level H: EN/IEC 61800-3, + A1 category C2
EMC level L: EN/IEC 61800-3, + A1 category C3
EMC level T: Low earth-current solution suitable for IT networks, EN61800-3 + A1, category C4
Control Analogue input voltage 0…+10 V (–10 V…+10 V joystick control), Ri = 200 kΩ, resolution 0.1%, accuracy ±1%
connections
(OPT-A1, -A2 Analogue input current 0(4)…20 mA, Ri = 250 Ω differential, resolution 0.1%, accuracy ±1%
or OPT-A1, -A3) Digital inputs 6, positive or negative logic; 18…30 VDC
Auxiliary voltage +24 V, ±10%, max. 250 mA
Output reference voltage +10 V, +3%, max. load 10 mA
Analogue output 0(4)…20 mA; RL max. 500 Ω, resolution 10 bit, accuracy ±2%
Digital output Open collector output, 50 mA/48 V
Relay outputs 2 programmable change-over (NO/NC) relay outputs (OPT-A3: NO/NC+NO)
Switching capacity: 24 VDC/8 A, 250 VAC/8 A, 125 VDC/0.4 A. Min. switching load: 5 V/10 mA
Thermistor input (OPT-A3) Galvanically isolated, Rtrip = 4.7 kΩ
Other Safety EN/IEC 61800-5-1, CE, UL, cUL;
(see unit nameplate for more detailed approvals)
Protections Overvoltage, undervoltage, earth fault, mains supervision, motor phase supervision, overcurrent, unit over­
temperature, motor overload, motor stall, motor underload, short-circuit of +24 V and +10 V reference voltages

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