COMMANDER C
0.25 kW – 132 kW (0.33 hp to 200hp)
100 V | 200 V | 400 V
Commander variable speed drives have established the standard of excellence in motor control since 1983 when Control Techniques launched the first world commercial vector drive. Since then, Commander has undergone several successful reiterations, each time bringing new technology and innovations to the world of automation.
The new Commander C series has been designed to be a simple and compact AC motor speed controller that meets advanced requirements in a wide range of applications and provides optimum user experience.
Commander C Highlights
✓ Set just 4 parameters to get your drive started
✓ Plug-in options for advanced control
✓ Dual Safe Torque Off (STO)
✓ Equipped with the latest energy saving features
✓ Up to 180% overload for high torque applications
✓ On board PLC
✓ Straightforward installation and commissioning
✓ Easy motor pairing and performance control
✓ Robust and reliable design
Simple set up. 3 steps to control
Setting up a drive can require training, specialist knowledge and time.
Not with Commander C: it will get you up and running, from out of the box to controlling your motor, in minutes.
Three simple steps will set up your drive for most fan, pump, compressor, conveyor and general purpose applications!
Specification:
Control Mode
| Open loop vector or V / Hz induction motor control | ✓ |
| Open loop Rotor Flux Control for induction motors (RFC-A) | ✓ |
Environment
| Ambient Operating Temperature | Size 1 – 4: -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) @ 3 kHz switching freq. | Operation to 60°C (140°F) with de-rating Size 5 – 9: -20°C to 40°C (-4°F to 104°F) @ 3 kHz switching freq. | Operation to 55°C (131°F) with de-rating |
| Cooling Method | Forced convection |
| Humidity | 95 % non-condensing at 40 °C (104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | Size 1 – 4: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) — 24 months Max. Size 5 – 9: -40°C to 55°C (-40°F to 131°F) — 24 months Max. |
| Altitude | De-rate the continuous output current by 1% for every 100 m (328 ft) above 1000 m (3,280 ft) to a maximum of 3000 m (9,840 ft) |
| Vibration | Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-64 and IEC 60068-2-6 |
| Mechanical Shock | Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27 and IEC 60068-2-29 |
| Enclosure Rating | IP20, NEMA 1 conduit kits available |
| Electromagnetic Capability | IEC/ EN 61800-3 Immunity and Emissions EN 61000-6-2: Immunity for industrial environments EN 61000-6-4: Emissions for industrial environmentsM/br> EN 61000-3-2: Harmonic current emissions An EMC data sheet is available on request |
| RoHS | Complies with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU) |
AC Supply Requirements
| Voltage | 100 V models: 100 to 120 Vac ±10% 200 V models: 200 to 240 Vac ±10% 400 V models: 380 to 480 Vac ±10% |
| Phase | 1Ø and 3Ø (Model dependent) |
| Maximum Supply Imbalance | 2% negative phase sequence, 3% voltage imbalance between phases |
| Input Frequency | 45 to 66 Hz |
| Input Displacement Power Factor | 0.97 |
Control
| Switching Frequency | Size 1 – 4: 0.667, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 12 & 16 kHz Size 5 – 9: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 12 & 16 kHz |
| Output Frequency Range | 0 to 550 Hz |
| Frequency Accuracy | ±0.02% of full scale |
| Frequency Resolution | 0.01 Hz |
| Analog Input Resolution | Voltage mode: 11 bits (unipolar) Current mode: 11 bits |
| Braking | Dynamic braking transistor included, requires external resistor |
Protection
| DC Bus Undervoltage Trip | 100 V models: 175 Vdc 200 V models: 175 Vdc 400 V models: 330 Vdc |
| DC Bus Overvoltage Trip | Frame sizes 1 – 4: 100 V models: 510 Vdc 200 V models: 510 Vdc 400V models: 870 Vdc |
| Frame size 5 – 9: 200V models: 415 Vdc 400 V models: 830 Vdc | |
| Drive Overload Trip | Programmable: Default settings: 180% for 3s, 150% for 60s |
| Instantaneous Overcurrent Trip | 220% of rated motor current |
| Phase Loss Trip | DC bus ripple threshold exceeded |
| Over-temperature Trip | Drive heatsink temperature exceeds 95°C (203°F) |
| Short Circuit Trip | Protects against output phase-to-phase fault |
| Ground Fault Trip | Protects against output phase-to-ground fault |
| Motor Thermal Trip | Electronically protects the motor from overheating due to loading conditions |
Approval & Listings
| UL, cUL | UL file NMMS/8: E171230 |
| CE | CE approval |
| EU | These products comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (2011/65/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, (2014/30/EU). |
| RCM | RCM Registered supplier No. 12003815281 |
| ISO | Manufacturing facilities comply with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 |
| TÜV | C300 models only: The Safe Torque Off (STO) function may be used as a safety component of a machine. Type examination certificates by TÜV Rheinland: Functional safety parameters: UL functional safety approval: FSPC E171230 |
