SECTION [26 29 23.

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VARIABLE FREQUENCY MOTOR CONTROLLERS - PROCESS

Square D Altivar™ Process 630,660,680 and Drive Systems by Schneider Electric

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PART 1 - GENERAL

0.1 SUMMARY

A. Scope: Provide labor, material, equipment, related services, and supervision required, including, but not
limited to, manufacturing, fabrication, erection, and installation for adjustable or variable frequency motor
controllers (also identified as VFDs, AFDs, Variable Frequency Drives, or Adjustable Frequency Drives) as
required for the complete performance of the Work, as shown on the Drawings, as specified herein[, and
as specified elsewhere for the assemblies or systems comprised of the components specified herein].

B. Related Sections include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
2. Applicable general requirements for electrical Work specified within Division 26 Specification
Sections, apply to this Section.
3. Refer to the specification sections for the VFD driven equipment for additional requirements. [The
system supplier of the motor driven equipment shall be responsible for furnishing the Variable
Frequency Drive where specified or shown.]
4. Refer to specification Section 26 24 19 Motor Control Centers, for VFDs installed within motor-
control centers.
5. Refer to the following specifications for additional requirements related to the harmonic mitigation
and PF correction of VFDs:
6. Section 26 29 23.26 Variable Frequency Motor Controllers-Low Harmonic
7. Section 26 35 26 Active Harmonic Filters
8. Section 26 35 33.19 Active Harmonic Filters with Power Factor Correction
9. Refer to the following specifications for additional requirements related to the bypass starters:
10. Section 26 29 13.13 Full Voltage Motor Controllers
11. Section 26 29 13.16 Reduced-Voltage Motor Controllers

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0.2 REFERENCES

A. General, Publications: The publications listed below form a part of this Specification to the extent
referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. The
edition/revision of the referenced publications shall be the latest date as of the date of the Contract
Documents, unless otherwise specified.
1. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
2. ASCE/SEI 7, “Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.”
3. Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
4. C22.2 No. 274, “Adjustable Speed Drives”
5. C22.1, “Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CEC)”
6. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
7. IEEE 519, “IEEE Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric
Power Systems”
8. International Code Council (ICC):
9. ICC IBC, “International Building Code”
10. ICC UBC, “Uniform Building Code”
11. AC156, “Acceptance criteria for Seismic Certification by Shake Table Testing of Nonstructural
Components”
12. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
13. IEC 61000, “Electromagnetic Compatibility”
14. IEC 61800-5-1, “Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 5-1: Safety requirements
- Electrical, thermal and energy”
15. IEC 60068 Part 2-3, “Basis Environmental Testing Procedures Part 2: Tests – Test Ca: Damp
Heat”
16. IEC 60146-1-1, “Semiconductor converters - General requirements and line commutated
converters - Part 1-1: Specification of basic requirements”
17. IEC 60664-1, “Insulation Coordination for Equipment Within Low-Voltage Systems”
18. IEC 60447, “Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification -
Actuating principles”
19. IEC 61439-1, “Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies - Part 1: General Rules”
20. IEC 60364-1, “Low-Voltage Electrical Installations - Part 1: Fundamental Principles, Assessment
of General Characteristics, Definitions”
21. IEC 60204-1, “Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General
requirements”
22. IEC 106, “Guide for Specifying Environmental Conditions for Equipment Performance Rating”
23. IEC 529, “Degrees of protection provided by enclosure”
24. IEC 1000, “Electromagnetic Compatibility”
25. IEC 1800, “Adjustable speed Electrical power drive systems”
26. IEC 60721-3-3, ” Classification of Environmental Conditions”
27. IEC 60255-8, “Overload Relays”
28. IEC 60801-2,-3,-4,-5, “Immunity Tests”
29. IEC 60947-2, “Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers”
30. International Organization for Standardization (ISO):
31. ISO 9001, “Quality Management Systems – Requirements “
32. ISO 14001, “Environmental management systems -- Requirements with guidance for use”
33. National Electrical Manufacture Association (NEMA)
34. NEMA 250, “Enclosures for Electrical Equipment”
35. NEMA ICS Part 4, “Overload Relays”

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 36. NEMA ICS7, “Industrial Control and Systems Adjustable Speed Drives”
37. NEMA ICS 7.1, “Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection Installation and
Operation of Adjustable Speed Drives”
38. National Fire Protection Association
39. NFPA 70, “National Electrical Code (NEC)”
40. NFPA 79, “Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery”
41. NFPA 5000, “Building Construction and Safety Code”
42. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA)
43. OSHA 1910.95, “AC Drive Controller Acoustical Noise”
44. Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI)
45. SEMI F47, “Industry Standard for Voltage Sag Immunity”
46. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):
47. UL 50, “Enclosures for Electrical Equipment”
48. UL 98, “Disconnect Switches”
49. UL 507, “Electric Fans”
50. UL 508, “Industrial Control Equipment”
51. UL 508A, “Standard for Industrial Control Panels”
52. UL 991, “Safety Tests for Safety Related Controls Employing Solid State Devices”
53. UL 508C, UL 61800-5-1, “UL Standard for Safety Power Conversion Equipment”

0.3 DEFINITIONS

A. General, Definitions: Unless specifically defined within the Contract Documents, the words or acronyms
contained within this specification shall be as defined by the references listed within this specification,
the Contract Documents, or, if not listed by either, by common industry practice.
B. LV: Low voltage
C. VFD: Variable frequency drive
D. VSI: Voltage source inverter
E. AFE: Active front end
F. DFE: Diode front end
G. MTBF: Mean time between failure
H. MTTR: Mean time to repair
I. NPC: Neutral point clamped
J. IGBT: Insulated gate bipolar transistor
K. PWM: Pulse width modulation

0.4 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section [01 33 00][01300]

Submittals and Section [26 00 10][16010] Electrical Requirements, in addition to those specified herein.
1. Submit sufficient information to determine compliance with the Contract Documents. Identify
submittal data with the specific equipment tags and/or service descriptions to which they pertain.
Submittal data shall be clearly marked to identify the specific model numbers, options, and
features of equipment and work proposed.
2. Deviations from the Contract Documents shall be indicated within the submittal. Each deviation
shall reference the corresponding drawing or specification number, show the Contract Document
requirement text and/or illustration, and shall be accompanied by a detailed written justification for
the deviation.

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 3. Submit required product data and shop drawings specific to each product and accessory
proposed. In addition, include the following information:
4. Manufacturer, supplier, and proposal specific contact information.
5. Manufacturer's catalog data indicating model numbers, equipment specifications and construction
features including all furnished options, and accessories.
6. VFD assembly rated input KVA and output KVA, percent efficiency, operating characteristics, and
electrical characteristics.
7. Maximum [Btu] [kJ] heat release data and ambient cooling requirements.
8. Enclosure type, [NEMA][IEC] rating, material and finishes.
9. Certification of [UL][CSA] conformity
a. Equipment assembly. Indicate dimensions, shipping section dimensions, weights,
foundation requirements, required clearances, location and size of each field connection,
and mounting and installation instructions.
b. Include elementary and interconnection diagrams for power, signal, control, and
communications wiring. Diagrams shall provide the minimum detail as shown for drawings
in the appendix of NFPA 79. All field terminals shall be identified and updated later within
the O&M data to include actual field connection information. Drawings shall not be typical,
but be provided for each VFD furnished.
c. Electronic 2D dimensional drawing and 3D model CAD files for standard units shall be
provided upon request if not available from the manufacturer’s website.

B. Coordination Drawings: Floor plans, drawn to scale, showing dimensioned layout on which, the following
items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:
1. Required working clearances and required area above and around VFDs.
2. Show VFD layout and relationships between electrical components and adjacent structural and
mechanical elements.
3. Show support locations, type of support, and weight on each support.
4. Indicate field measurements.

C. Harmonic Analysis Report: Provide project-specific calculations and manufacturer's statement of

compliance with IEEE 519, latest revision. Owner shall supply detailed electrical power system
characteristics to support harmonic calculations.

D. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals shall be provided in accordance with the minimum
requirements specified in Section [01 78 23][1780] Operation and Maintenance Data, Section [26 00 10]
[16010] Electrical Requirements and additional requirements specified herein.
1. Submit required Operations & Maintenance data specific to each product and accessory
proposed. In addition, include the following information:
2. Manufacturer, supplier, support, and repair center specific contact information.
3. Manufacturer’s standard operation and maintenance data assembled for each size and type of
equipment furnished.
4. [All construction, installation, schematic, and wiring diagrams updated to an as-installed and
commissioned state.] [All submittal information updated to an as-installed and commissioned
state.]
5. All configured settings/parameters for adjustable components updated to an as-installed and
commissioned stated if different from the factory default. Electronic copies of configuration files
shall be provided, on media acceptable to the Owner (e.g. CD, USB stick, etc.), where these
configurations can be saved as an electronic file for future upload into replaced or repaired
components.
6. List of furnished and recommended spare parts.

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 7. Statement of standard Warranty. [Statement of extended warranty options and costs.]
8. O&M manuals shall be submitted prior to arrival of equipment on site.

0.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Manufacturer shall be a firm engaged in the manufacture of specified

products of types and sizes required, and whose products have been in satisfactory use in similar
service for a minimum of ten years.
1. The manufacturer shall have a valid ISO 9001 certification and an applicable quality assurance
system that is regularly reviewed and audited by a third-party registrar. Manufacturing, inspection,
and testing procedures shall be developed and controlled under the guidelines of the quality
assurance system.
2. The manufacturer or their representative shall have service, repair, and technical support
services available 24 hours 7 days a week basis.
3. The VFD manufacturer shall have the Environment Certification ISO 14001 for EcoDesign.

B. Installer Qualifications: Installer shall be a firm that shall have a minimum of [10] years of successful
installation experience with projects utilizing equipment similar in type and scope to that required for this
Project [and shall be approved by the manufacturer’s representative].

C. All work performed, and all materials used shall be in accordance with the [National Electrical Code],
[Canadian Electrical Code] and with applicable local regulations and ordinances. Equipment
assemblies, materials, and equipment shall be listed and labeled by Underwriter’s Laboratories or by a
testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction and marked for intended use.

0.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Prior to delivery to the Project site, ensure that suitable storage space is available to store materials in a
well-ventilated area protected from weather, moisture, soiling, extreme temperatures, humidity, and
corrosive atmospheres. Materials shall be protected during delivery and storage and shall not exceed
the manufacturer stated storage requirements. As a minimum, store indoors in clean, dry space with
uniform temperature to prevent condensation. In addition, protect electronics from all forms of electrical
and magnetic energy that could reasonably cause damage.

B. Deliver materials to the Project site in supplier’s or manufacturer’s original wrappings and containers,
labeled with supplier’s or manufacturer’s name, material or product brand name, and equipment tag
number or service name as identified within the Contract Documents.

C. Inspect and report any concealed damage or violation of delivery storage, and handling requirements to
the Engineer.

0.7 WARRANTY

A. General: Refer to [Section 01 77 00 - Closeout Procedures] [Section 01770 - Closeout Procedures].

B. The manufacturer shall warrant products against defects in material and workmanship for [12 months
from the date of commissioning or 18 months from the date of shipment – whichever comes first.][24
months from the date of commissioning or 36 months from the date of shipment, whichever comes first,
provided that the manufacturer performs functional testing, commissioning and first parameter adjusting
of equipment.] During the warranty period the manufacturer shall repair or replace defective products.
This warranty shall be in addition to any provided by the Contractor. The warranty shall exclude normal
wear and tear under normal usage and any damage caused by abuse, modification, or improper
maintenance by entities other than the manufacturer or its approved representative.

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 C. Additional Owner Rights: The warranty shall not deprive the Owner of other rights the Owner may have
under other provisions of the Contract Documents and shall be in addition to and run concurrent with
other warranties made by the Contractor under requirements of the Contract Documents.

0.8 SPECIAL TOOLS AND SPARE PARTS [- NOT USED]

A. The Contractor shall provide a recommended spare parts list with the following information provided as
a minimum:
1. Contact information for the closest parts stocking location to the Owner.
2. Critical spare parts shall be identified as those parts being associated with long lead times and/or
those being critical to the unit's operation.
3. Maintenance spares shall be identified as being those parts required to regularly perform scheduled
maintenance on the VFD equipment. These spares shall include, but shall not be limited to,
consumable spares that are required to be exchanged during scheduled maintenance periods.

B. A replacement VFD shall be provided for 1-100 HP 575V, 1-125 HP 460V, and 1-60 HP 230V, in lieu of
replacement components. Spare parts shall be provided for each type and size of VFD furnished greater
than 125 HP 460V, and 60 HP 230V. [Provide the minimum spare parts recommended by the
manufacturer.][Provide at least one complete set of all plug-in replaceable components of each size and
type used.] At a minimum the following shall be provided:
C. Power and control fuses
D. Non-LED type indicating lights
E. Rectifier power semiconductors
F. Inverter power semiconductors
G. One of each type of printed circuit board and gate firing board
H. Other field replaceable components]

I. Any manufacturer specific special tool, not normally found in an electrician’s toolbox, required to remove
and install recommended or furnished spare parts shall be furnished. At a minimum the following shall
be provided:
1. PC-based [and iOS tablet][,and Android tablet] configuration software tool.
2. Electronic configuration files, in a media format acceptable by the Owner (e.g. CD, USB stick,
etc.), updated to an as-installed and commissioned state.

J. Spare parts shall be properly marked and packaged for long term storage. Printed circuit boards shall
be provided in separate anti-static containers.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

0.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. [Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Square D Altivar Process
Variable Speed Drive by Schneider Electric.]

B. Acceptable Products: VFDs specified herein shall be the product of a single manufacturer. Products and
manufacturers specified are to establish a standard of quality for design, function, materials, and
appearance. Products shall be modified as necessary by the manufacturer for compliance with
requirements. Provide the following specified product and manufacturer without exception, unless
approved as a substitute by addendum to the Contract Documents prior to the bid date:
1. Square D Altivar Process Variable Speed Drive by Schneider Electric
2. [2nd manufacturer and model]

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 3. [3rd manufacturer and model]

C. The VFD manufacturer shall provide for repair and service of the drive components with worldwide
support. The VFD manufacturer shall provide remote diagnostic services in conjunction with the VFD’s
user interface to provide QR code, or equivalent, linked access to worldwide web based enhanced
diagnostics, documentation, and customer service.

0.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The VFDs shall be built to comply with the [UL] [CSA] standard and shall be marked in accordance with
to UL 508, UL508C or UL 61800-5-1.

B. Without limiting the generality of other requirements of this Section, all work specified herein shall
conform to or exceed the applicable requirements of the following standards; provided, that wherever
the provisions of listed publications conflict with the requirements specified herein, the more stringent
requirements shall apply:
C. ANSI/NFPA 70: National Electrical Code
D. EN61800-5: Electronic equipment for use in power installation
E. CSA C22.2 No. 274 – Adjustable Speed Drives
F. IEC 60068 Part 2-3: Basis Environmental Testing Procedures Part 2: Tests – Test Ca: Damp Heat
G. IEC 60146-1-1: Semiconductor converters - General requirements and line commutated converters -
Part 1-1: Specification of basic requirements
H. IEC 60664-1: Insulation Coordination for Equipment Within Low-Voltage Systems
I. IEC 60447: Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification - Actuating
principles
J. IEC 61439-1: Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies - Part 1: General Rules
K. IEC 60364-1: Low-Voltage Electrical Installations - Part 1: Fundamental Principles, Assessment of
General Characteristics, Definitions
L. IEC 60204-1: Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
M. IEC 106: Guide for Specifying Environmental Conditions for Equipment Performance Rating
N. IEC 529: Degrees of protection provided by enclosure
O. IEC 1000: Electromagnetic Compatibility
P. IEC 1800: Adjustable speed Electrical power drive systems
Q. IEC 60721-3-3: Classification of Environmental Conditions
R. IEC 60255-8: Overload Relays
S. IEC 60801-2,-3,-4,-5: Immunity Tests
T. NEMA ICS Part 4: Overload Relays
U. NEMA ICS7: Industrial Control and Systems Variable Speed Drives
V. UL 508C, UL 61800-5-1: UL Standard for Safety Power Conversion Equipment

W. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) shall provide for the starting and speed control of standard IEC or
[NEMA A][NEMA B][NEMA D][NEMA E], design AC inverter duty asynchronous motors and
synchronous motors with permanent magnets by the adjustment of output voltage and frequency. The
VFD shall be a digitally controlled drive, using Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).

X. Unless otherwise specified or shown within the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be responsible
for matching the VFD to the load (variable or constant torque) as well as the speed and current of the
actual motor being controlled. This sizing shall match the KVA and inrush characteristics of the motors
provided.

Y. The VFD manufacturer shall design the device with more than 70% of recyclability rate. The VFD shall
be compliant with the “Green” Premium label (REACH, RoHS-2, EOL, and PEP). The VFD

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 Manufacturer shall design the device according to the IEC 62635 guidelines to reduce the carbon
footprint. The materials used in the VFD shall be recyclable, non-toxic and flame retardant. The VFD
manufacturer shall provide the carbon foot print of the devices.

Z. Environmental Requirements
1. The VFD shall be rated to withstand the following environmental conditions while able to give a
100% output current continuously. Where derating is necessary to meet on site environmental
conditions, the manufacturer shall submit the VFDs derated performance. The derating factor
shall be specified so that neither the lifetime of the VFD nor the unit’s performance, overload
capability included, nor the reliability of the VFD shall suffer.
2. Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C,
3. Operating Temperature for UL Type 1 VFDs: -15°C to 50°C without derating, up to 60°C with
derating of power stage (UL Type 1)
4. Operating Temperature for enclosed VFDs: -10°C to 40°C without derating, down to -10°C with
enclosure heater, up to 55°C with derating of power stage
5. Relative Humidity: ≤95% relative humidity without condensation per IEC 60068-2-3
6. Operating Altitude: ≤1000m without derating, up to 4800m with derating.
7. Corrosion Protection Level: Class 3C3 according to IEC 60721-3-3 for cooling air and chemical
gases
8. Biological Protection Level: Class 3B1 according IEC 60721-3-3
9. Dust Protection Level: Class 3S3 according to IEC 60721-3-3
10. Vibration and Shock Protection Level: Class 3M3 according to IEC 60721-3-3
11. The seismic rating of the enclosed VFD shall meet the site-specific requirements of the installed
location as determined by [IBC] [CBC] [NBCC] [UFC] and local governing codes.
12. Seismic code compliance testing shall be in accordance with ICC ES AC156 Shake-Table Test
Acceptance Criteria protocol with an importance factor of at least 1.5.
13. All anchorage, lateral bracing, and mounting guidelines shall be specified with drive instruction
documentation and/or markings. The VFD shall exhibit a seismic qualification label stating
compliance.
14. A certificate of compliance shall be provided to the seismic provisions of the [IBC] [CBC] [NBCC]
[UFC].
15. The VFDs shall have an integral enclosure that shall protect from ingress of dirt and water in
accordance with [UL Type 1] [UL Type 12] [UL Type 3R] [, or as shown on drawings]. The user
interface terminal shall be rated UL Type 12, mounted on front face of enclosure, and accessible
for programming and controls with the main door closed.
16. VFD enclosures shall be front cabinet accessible and constructed in conformance with IEC
60439-1. Conduit entry shall be bottom entry as standard to allow for top mounted cooling
components. The VFD enclosure shall have a forced air and heat sink cooling system that does
not require liquid or air condition cooling components for ambient temperatures within the drives
stated ambient temperature operating range.

0.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. The VFD shall be rated for the nominal input voltage specified or shown on the drawings. The VFD shall
have a three-phrase input voltage tolerance within the following range of the corresponding nominal
input voltage:
B. 200V -15% 240V +10%
C. 380V -15% 480V +10%
D. 500 to 690V -15% / +10%

E. The VFD shall meet the following minimum operating requirements:

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 F. Rated Frequency: 50 Hz -5% to 60 Hz + 5%, [The VFD shall operate from 40 to 72 Hz when powered
by standby or emergency generators]
G. Displacement Power Factor: ≥0.97
H. Efficiency:
I. >98 % at nominal load for VFD (IP 21 / UL Type 1)
J. >97.5 % at nominal load for enclosed VFD systems.
K. >96 % at nominal load for low harmonic VFD (IP 21 / UL Type 1)
L. >95.5 % at nominal load for low harmonic enclosed VFD systems.
M. Overload Capability: [Normal duty at 110%] [Heavy Duty at 150%] nominal current for 1 min
N. Harmonics Mitigation: <48% THDi according to IEC/EN 61000-3-12 at 80-100% load
PART 3 - Surge immunity according to IEC/EN 61000-4-5 Level 3
PART 4 - The VFD shall be compliant with SEMI F47: degraded running operation during undervoltage
conditions.
PART 5 - 50% undervoltage for up to 200 ms
PART 6 - 30% undervoltage for up to 500 ms
PART 7 - 20% undervoltage for up to 1 s

A. The VFD shall provide a speed range in the motor quadrant 1:100 in sensor less vector control and in
the generator quadrant 1:50 in sensor less vector control.

B. The VFD shall provide an over torque capability better than [110% of the rated motor torque for normal
duty applications] [150% of the rated motor torque for heavy duty applications] during 60s, every 10
minutes.

C. The VFD shall provide a speed accuracy ±10% of the nominal slip of the motor in sensor less vector
control

D. The VFD shall provide a torque control accuracy ±15% in sensor less vector control for AC motors

0.2 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. The VFD shall be able to control motors using the following motor control types in accordance with the
applications needs and energy savings: [Volts per hertz VC Standard], [Volts per hertz VC 5pts], [Volts
per hertz VC Quad.], [Synchronous motor control], [Volts per hertz VC Energy Sav.]

B. The VFD shall provide a Real Time Clock management with battery backup.

C. The VFD shall be capable of automatic tuning of motor parameters through measurement of the motor
without rotation, and without the need to disconnect the load from the motor.

D. The VFD shall provide functionality adjustable within the drive parameters to reduce voltage surges on
motor cables.

E. The Contractor shall provide AC chokes and filters to fit installation and motor requirements per the
following guidelines:
F. Voltage reflection suppression for motors compliant to IEC60034-25 or NEMA MG1 Part 31
G. Unshielded motor cable length up to 500 feet (150 meters) shall be managed with the VFD functionality
H. Unshielded motor cable length up to 1000 feet (300 meters) an AC choke shall be required
I. Unshielded motor cable length up to 1640 feet (500 meters) a dV/dt filter shall be required
J. Unshielded motor cable length up to 3280 feet (1000 meters) a Sinus filter shall be required
K. Voltage reflection suppression with motors not compliant to IEC60034-25 or NEMA MG1 Part 31
L. Unshielded motor cable length up to 50 meters a dV/dt filter shall be required

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 M. Unshielded motor cable length up to 1000 meters a Sinus filter shall be required

N. Protection
1. The VFD shall be UL 508 or UL61800-5-1 listed for use on distribution systems.
2. The VFD shall have coordinated short circuit rating designed to UL 508C or UL 61800-5-1 and
NEMA ICS 7.1 Short Circuit Rating: [5][10][22][65][100] kAIC
3. Micro-short voltage sag immunity per SEMI F47.
4. Upon power-up the VFD shall automatically test for valid operation of memory, option module,
loss of analogue reference input, loss of communication, DC to DC power supply, control power
and the pre-charge circuit.
5. The VFD shall be protected against short circuits, between output phases and ground and the
logic and analogue outputs.
6. The VFD shall have a selectable ride through function that shall allow the logic to maintain control
for a minimum of one second without tripping.
7. The deceleration mode of the VFD shall be programmable for normal and trip conditions. The
stop modes shall include freewheel stop, fast stop.
8. Upon loss of the analog process follower reference signal, the VFD shall trip and/or operate at a
user-defined speed set by a software programmed speed settings or last speed.
9. The VFD shall integrate a protection against IGBT and heat sink over temperature.
10. The VFD shall have solid state thermal protection that is UL Listed and meets UL 508C as a
Class 10 overload protection and meets IEC 60947-2.
11. The VFD shall have a motor thermal memory retention function per UL requirements.
12. The VFD shall be able to protect the motor when temperature probes are connected.
13. The VFD shall be able to limit the motor surge ( I dv/dt ) at twice the DC bus voltage
14. The VFD shall provide IGBT protection
15. IGBT overcurrent protection
16. IGBT checkup sequence
17. IGBT checkup sequence before PWM enable sequence
18. IGBT over-heat protection
19. The VFD shall provide VFD Current protection
20. Phase short circuit protection
21. Ground protection
22. Over-current protection
23. The VFD shall provide VFD Voltage error protection
24. Mains over-voltage protection
25. Mains under-voltage protection
26. DC Bus over-voltage protection
27. DC Bus pre-charge protection
28. The VFD shall provide VFD Thermal protection
29. VFD over-temperature protection
30. FAN management
31. Switching Frequency management
32. The VFD shall provide internal error detection.
33. The VFD shall provide Motor protection functions

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 34. Motor output phase detection
35. Motor surge voltage
36. Motor over load detection
37. Motor stall protection
38. The VFD shall provide Application protection functions
39. Catch on fly function
40. Mains input phase lost protection
41. Motor over-speed input protection
42. Current limitation
43. Power limitation
44. Reverse inhibition
45. Under-load protection
46. Over-load protection
47. External error management
48. Loss of follower signal
49. Thermal Sensor management
50. PID Feedback
51. Customer defined input

0.3 CONTROL AND INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS

A. Indicators
1. The VFD shall display a signal by LED near the connection point of the device when a hazardous
voltage is present.
2. The VFD shall have 3 LEDs for local diagnostics.
3. The VFD shall have 3 dual color LEDs for embedded communication status.
4. The VFD shall have 4 dual color LEDs for optional communication status

B. User Interface
1. A detachable UL Type 12/IP65 rated bi-color backlit graphical user interface terminal with keypad
and capacitive wheel shall be provided for monitoring, annunciation, and configuration. The
graphical display shall change to a red backlit color when an alarm occurs. The door mounting for
the user interface shall be done with a 22 mm hole.
2. A “Simply Start “menu for fast and easy commissioning shall be provided and parameter setting
shall be easily accessible and user friendly with plain text messaging and actual setting range.
3. The keypad shall be capable of providing password protection.
4. The user interface shall be capable of saving and downloading configurations of the VFDs, as
well as porting them to other VFDs.
5. The user interface shall offer a Mini-USB port for mass storage or PC device connection.
6. The mechanical mounting for the user interface on the cabinet shall be done with a 22 mm hole.
7. The VFD shall have self-diagnostic capabilities to display alarms, errors, and warnings as they
occur and be able to store at least 15 last messages into the memory. These shall be accessible
by PC maintenance tools or web server with flash record for data logging expertise
8. The user interface shall be identical throughout the power range to avoid confusion amongst the
users and need for training in several different units.
9. The displayed messages shall be in plain text English, [French], [Spanish].

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 C. Control Interface:
1. VFD shall interface with automation systems to monitor, control, display, and record data for use
in processing reports. VFD settings shall be retained within VFD's nonvolatile memory.
2. The speed command and reference may come from different control sources:
3. I/O terminals
4. Communication network
5. Web server
6. Remote graphic display terminal
7. A minimum of the following standard inputs / outputs shall be provided to interface with control
systems and instrumentation:
8. Analog Inputs: [3][5] programmable 0(4)-20 mA or 0-10 vdc
9. 2 analog inputs shall also be programmable for temperature sensors (PTC, PT100, PT1000,
KTY84)
10. Analog Outputs: 2 programmable 0(4)-20 mA or 0-10 vdc
11. Discrete Inputs: [6][12] programmable isolated logic inputs as either sink or source
12. 2 discrete inputs shall also be programmable as 0-30 kHz pulse inputs
13. 2 discrete inputs shall be dedicated Safe Torque Off safety function in accordance with IEC/EN
61508-1 SIL3
14. Discrete Outputs: [3][6] programmable relay contacts [and 1 open collector output]
15. 1 discrete output shall be dedicated to product watchdog logic
16. Programmable analog inputs shall be able to be assigned the following parameters:
17. Speed reference
18. Summing reference
19. Subtracting reference
20. Multiplying reference
21. Torque reference
22. Torque limitation
23. PID feedback
24. Manual PID reference
25. PID speed reference
26. Forced local reference
27. Programmable analog outputs shall be able to be assigned the following parameters:
28. Motor current
29. Motor frequency
30. Motor torque (signed or unsigned)
31. Motor power
32. Motor voltage
33. Output frequency (signed or unsigned)
34. PID error
35. PID feedback
36. PID output
37. PID reference
38. Ramp output
39. Signed ramp
40. Drive thermal state
41. Motor thermal state
42. Pressure sensor

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 43. Flow sensor
44. Programmable discrete inputs shall be able to be assigned the following parameters:
45. Run
46. Forward
47. Reverse
48. Jog
49. Preset speeds
50. Reference switching
51. Ramp switching
52. Error reset
53. Error inhibition
54. Product reset
55. PID regulation mode (auto)
56. PID speed regulation mode (manual)
57. PID integral reset
58. Preset PID reference
59. Sleep/wake-up
60. Activate sleep mode by flow detection
61. Analogue torque limitation activation
62. Torque reference sign
63. Command switching
64. Parameter sets selection
65. Fast stop
66. DC injection
67. Freewheel stop
68. + speed
69. - speed
70. External error
71. Pre Fluxing
72. Forced local control
73. Current limitation activation
74. Output contactor feedback
75. Reference memorization
76. Auto-tuning
77. Forced operation
78. Under load detection
79. Overload detection
80. Limiting low speed operating time
81. Switching frequency, noise reduction
82. Drive lock assignment
83. Outlet pressure switch select
84. Pipe fill
85. External anti jam trigger
86. Dry running no flow switch select
87. Pump low flow no flow switch select
88. Programmable discrete outputs shall be able to be assigned the following parameters:

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 89. Ready
90. Drive running
91. Frequency reference attained
92. Current attained
93. High speed attained
94. Drive error
95. Frequency threshold attained
96. Torque sign
97. Motor thermal state attained
98. Drive thermal state attained
99. Torque or current limitation attained
100. Output contactor command
101. Input contactor command
102. Current present
103. Power removed
104. Alarm Groups
105. Alarms: load slipping, 4-20mA loss, brake control, external error, PTC, PID error, PID feedback,
IGBT temperature, under voltage, torque control, drive temperature, braking resistor, fan counter,
fan feedback, customer warning, power threshold, electrical power drift
106. Active configuration
107. Active parameter set
108. Active channel
109. DC bus charged
110. DC bus charging
111. Water Command: jockey pump, priming pump
112. Water running: anti-jam, pipe fill, priming pump, jockey pump
113. Water warning: dry running, flow, inlet pressure, outlet pressure, pump cycling, anti-jam, outlet
pressure switch,
114. Safety Inputs
115. The VFD shall provide 2 inputs dedicated to Safe Torque Off (STO) safety function, which
prohibits unintended equipment operation, in accordance with IEC/EN 61508-1 SIL3.
116. The VFD shall be compliant with EN13849 (PL e).
117. The VFD shall be compliant with safety of machinery EN 954-1
118. The VFD manufacturer shall provide the certified schematics and the list of devices in order to
comply with IEC/EN 60204-1 stopping category 0 and 1.
119. The VFD shall integrate the safety contacts in compliance with EN-81 13.2.2.3

D. Communications
1. The VFD shall provide at a minimum 1 Modbus and 1 Ethernet Modbus TCP communications
ports. [In addition, the following communications options shall be provided as necessary for
communications. Refer to communication requirements specified elsewhere within the Contract
Documents.]
2. [Ethernet IP or Modbus TCP, RJ45 dual port for daisy chain]
3. [Profibus DP V2, SUB-D9 connection, compliant with Drive Profile networking]
4. [Profinet, RJ45 dual port for daisy chain]
5. [DeviceNet, 5 terminal points]
6. [CanOpen daisy Chain, RJ45 dual port for daisy chain]
7. [CanOpen SUB-D9 connection]

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 8. [CanOpen Open terminals, 5 terminal points]
9. VFD Ethernet ports shall be IPv6 compliant, allow for web server access and provide network
management via SNMP and clock synchronization.
10. The VFD shall provide an embedded web server for enhanced diagnostic, mini usb, parameter
access, and energy management. There shall be the capability to create a user-defined custom
dashboard for viewing drive and process status through tables, charts, and graphical views. It
shall be possible to export data in standard table format using the webserver, for information
around energy consumption as well as error and warning history.
11. The VFD shall be compliant with the Cyber Security Management ISA Secure /Achilles.
12. The VFD shall be capable of providing Wi-Fi connectivity via option for wireless diagnostic,
configuration, and parameter access.
13. VFD communications modules shall be [capable of being] remotely powered by a separate
external 24 VDC to allow for continued communications when the drive power supply is off.
14. The VFD shall provide integration connectivity via
15. DHCP protocol for Fast Device Replacement
16. DTM library in compliance with standard FDT technology

E. Configuration
1. The VFD shall be capable of accepting independent command and speed reference signals from:
2. Terminals
3. Modbus port
4. Ethernet port
5. Communication option card
6. Keypad display.
7. The VFD shall provide a Speed set-point function capable of:
8. Maximum output frequency function
9. Low and high speed scaling and limitation function
10. Jump frequency
11. Speed summing references function
12. Preset-speed references function
13. Jog function
14. Up-Down speed references
15. The VFD shall provide a Stop function capable of:
16. Deceleration ramp on power loss
17. Freewheel stop
18. Stop by DC injection at motor stop detection
19. Stop by DC injection by Logic Input
20. Stop on deceleration ramp adaptation
21. The VFD shall have an acceleration/deceleration, time adjustable ramp function capable of:
22. Ramp type: linear ramp, S shape ramp, with U or customized profile.
23. Ramp Deceleration adaptation
24. Ramp switching
25. Application programming dedicated to pumps
26. The VFD shall provide Pump Control & Monitoring Functions
27. Centrifugal pump characteristics and configurations.

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 28. Pump monitoring function to define data relevant for pump (acceleration, low speed, high speed,
etc.)
29. Application Units function to define units used in applications
30. Pump Cyclic Start Protection to protect the pump against too many restarts in a dedicated time
period.
31. Multi-pump functions.
32. The VFD shall provide Pump Protection Functions
33. Anti-Jam function to remove automatically clogging substances from the pump impellers.
34. Pipe Cleaning function to start pump regularly to avoid sedimentation in pump impeller
35. Cavitation Pump Protection
36. Inlet protection to avoid system dry running.
37. The VFD shall provide Application control functions
38. Stop and Go function to reduce consumption when VFD is in standby mode.
39. Pulse input in order to connect a flow meter.
40. Process control (PID) function to maintain a process at a given pressure or flow reference.
41. Flow limitation function to allow limiting the consumption of water.
42. Friction loss compensation function to compensate pressure losses in pipes due to friction.
43. Pipe Fill function to manage a smooth control during pipe filling and to lessen the effects of water
hammer.
44. Sleep wake-up function to manage periods of the application when process demand is low and
when it is not needed.
45. Low demand function to define periods of the application when process demand is low to save
energy.
46. Jockey pump control function to start / jockey pump, during sleep period, to maintain emergency
service pressure or demand such as low water.
47. Sensor management to define how it will be used to drive inputs to manage pressure sensor or
flow sensor
48. The VFD shall provide Application protection functions
49. High flow protection function to detect pipe burst or detect running outside normal working area
50. Outlet pressure protection function to fix minimum and maximum pressure.
51. The VFD shall provide Pump curve input to help optimize pump performance.
52. Input and storage of the pump characteristics including 5 points of the pump curve.
53. A best efficiency point (BEP) function to run in optimum conditions and detect deviation from this
point.

F. Diagnostics and Configuration

1. The VFD Supplier shall have Windows based PC software for configuring and diagnosing the
VFD. It shall be possible to set and modify parameters, control the drive, read actual values and
make trend analysis using the software. The PC-tools may be connected to the VFD by wired or
wireless connection.
2. The VFD shall display all faults in plain text and help screens shall be available to guide the user
in the troubleshooting. Codes are not acceptable.
3. The VFD shall provide a Real Time Clock management for time stamping of detected errors.
4. The VFD shall display detected errors with QR codes to guide the user in the troubleshooting.
5. The VFDs must provide LED lights to indicate the status of the VFD.
6. The VFD must have the ability to dynamically display I/O status.

G. Energy Management
1. The VFD shall provide a data logging function to keep files ready for maintenance or user.
2. The VFD shall provide information related to Energy management through different ways such
as: web server, keypad, facet for SCADA, communication networks.

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 3. The user interface shall be able to display a chart relative to energy efficiency and energy
management.
4. Report in KW
5. Display energy history for instant, weekly, monthly, and yearly.
6. Trend base on variation /time
7. Power measurement accuracy shall be less than 5 %.
8. The user interface shall be able to display the “efficient” set point for pump based on pump
characteristics.
9. The user interface shall be able to display the “efficiency board” including CO2 savings, Savings
viewer, and Return of Investment.

0.4 BYPASS STARTER [- NOT USED]

A. The VFD shall include mechanically or electrically interlocked output and bypass contactors complete
with a Class 10/20 thermal overload relay, circuit breaker disconnect, control circuit transformer, and
VFD/Off/Bypass selector switch.

B. When selected, the operator shall have full control of the bypass starter by operation of the
VFD/Off/Bypass selector switch.

C. When selected in the automatic mode of operation, the bypass contactors shall be sequenced [by the
120 VAC / 24 VDC rated auto start remote contact.][as described and/or shown on the Drawings.]

D. The drive output contactor for the bypass shall be sequenced to provide motor isolation during a drive
ready state of operation.

E. A [Reduced Voltage Soft Start (RVSS)][Reduced Voltage Auto-Transformer (RVAT)] bypass starter
shall be provided as specified or shown on the contract drawings. Provide reduced voltage starters in
accordance with specification Section [26 29 13.16 Reduced-Voltage Motor Controllers]. Provide full
voltage starters in accordance with Specification Section [26 29 13.13 Full Voltage Motor Controllers].

PART 8 - EXECUTION

0.1 GENERAL

A. In addition to the requirements specified herein, execution shall be in accordance with the requirements
of specifications Section [26 00 10][16010], Section [26 08 00][16080] and Drawings.

B. Examine equipment exterior and interior prior to installation. Report any damage and do not install any
equipment that is structurally, moisture, or mildew damaged.

C. Verification of Conditions: Examine areas and conditions under which the work is to be installed, and
notify the Contractor in writing, with a copy to the Owner and the Engineer, of any conditions detrimental
to the proper and timely completion of the work. Do not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory
conditions have been corrected.

D. Pre-Installation Conference: Prior to commencing the installation, an onsite pre-installation conference

shall review the material selections, installation procedures, and coordination with other trades.
Attendees shall include, but shall not be limited to, the Contractor, the Installer, manufacturer’s
representatives, and any trade that requires coordination with the work. Date and time of the pre-
installation conference shall be acceptable to the Owner and the Engineer

E. Beginning of the work shall indicate acceptance of the areas and conditions as satisfactory by the Installer.

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 F. Install equipment in accordance with reviewed product data, final shop drawings, manufacturer’s written
instructions and recommendations, and as indicated on the Drawings.

G. Provide final protection and maintain conditions in a manner acceptable to the manufacturer that shall
help ensure that the equipment is without damage at time of Substantial Completion.

0.2 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTING [- NOT USED]

A. All VFDs shall be functionally tested at the factory by the manufacturer. [A test report shall be submitted
upon request by the Engineer.]

0.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL [- NOT USED]

A. Functional testing, commissioning, and first parameter adjusting shall be carried out by a factory-trained
manufacturer’s field service representative. This manufacturer’s field service technician shall provide all
material, equipment, labor and technical supervision to perform inspection, testing and adjustments to
ensure equipment is installed, adjusted, and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and is ready for operation. The manufacturer’s field service technician shall replace
damaged or malfunctioning equipment and report to the Engineer any discrepancies or issues with the
installation.

B. The manufacturer’s representative shall, upon satisfactory completion of inspection and testing, attach a
label to all serviced devices indicating the date serviced and testing company responsible.

0.4 FIELD TESTING AND COMMISSIONING [- NOT USED]

A. Operational Readiness Testing

1. The Contractor shall inspect and test furnished equipment and associated systems for
conformance to the contract documents, including equipment manufacture’s recommendations,
and readiness for operation. The test shall include the following as a minimum:
a. Visually inspect for physical damage and proper installation
b. Perform tests in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
c. Perform tests to ensure compliance with Contract Documents
d. Perform tests that equipment is ready for operation
e. Touch-up paint all chips and scratches with manufacturer-supplied paint and transfer
remaining paint to Owner
2. Contractor shall submit an operational readiness test report documenting all test results, including
all assumptions, conditions, allowances and corrections made during the test. The report shall
provide a listing of all modifications and adjustments made onsite to include any settings /
parameters not identified as factory defaults within the equipment’s O&M documentation. The test
report shall include a signed statement from the Contractor, installer(s) and the factory-trained
manufacturer’s representative(s) certifying that the furnished equipment and associated system
have been installed, configured, and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations, completely conforms to the requirements of the Contract Documents and is
ready for operation.

B. Functional Demonstration Testing

1. Prior to scheduling functional demonstration testing the Contractor shall submit a signed
statement from the Contractor, installer(s) and the factory-trained manufacturer’s
representative(s) certifying that the furnished equipment and associated system have been
installed, configured, and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations,
completely conforms to the requirements of the Contract Documents and is ready for operation.

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 2. The Contractor shall completely demonstrate the functionality and performance of the equipment
and associated systems in the presence of Owner and Engineer, observing and documenting
complete compliance with the Contract Documents.
3. The Contractor shall submit a written report documenting successful completion of functional
demonstrating testing including all assumptions, conditions, allowances and corrections made
during the test.

0.5 TRAINING [- NOT USED]

A. O&M Training: Onsite training specific to the equipment furnished shall be provided to the Owner’s staff
by a factory trained manufacturer’s representative. Training duration shall be sufficiently adequate to
cover the operation and maintenance of the equipment and shall consist of not less than [1][2 repeated]
session(s) with [4] hours of onsite classroom and hands-on instruction for a minimum of [4] attendees
per session.
1. The instructor shall provide sufficient time and detail in each session to cover the following as a
minimum:
2. Theory of operation
3. Major components of equipment
4. Operation of equipment
5. Configurations of equipment
6. Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
7. Replacement of component level parts
8. [The submitted O&M manuals shall be used for training.][Manuals and documentation shall be
provided to each participant for training.]

END OF SECTION [26 29 23.23][16260]

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