A3G910-AV12-09

Operating instructions

ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG 1. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION

Bachmühle 2
D-74673 Mulfingen Read these operating instructions carefully before starting work on the
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[email protected] These operating instructions are to be regarded as part of the device.
www.ebmpapst.com The device is only to be sold or passed on together with the operating
instructions.
CONTENTS These operating instructions may be duplicated and distributed to inform
about potential dangers and their prevention.
1. SAFETY REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION 1
1.1 Hazard levels for warnings
1.1 Hazard levels for warnings 1
1.2 Staff qualifications 1 These operating instructions use the following hazard levels to indicate
1.3 Basic safety rules 1 potentially hazardous situations and important safety regulations:
1.4 Voltage 2
DANGER
1.5 Safety and protective features 2
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in
1.6 Electromagnetic radiation 2
death or serious injury if the specified actions are not taken.
1.7 Mechanical movement 2
Compliance with the instructions is imperative.
1.8 Emissions 2
1.9 Hot surface 2 WARNING
1.10 Transport 2 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in
1.11 Storage 3 death or serious injury if the specified actions are not taken.
Exercise extreme caution while working.
2. INTENDED USE 3
CAUTION
3. TECHNICAL DATA 4 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in
3.1 Product drawing 4 minor or moderate injury or damage to property if the specified
3.2 Nominal data 5 actions are not taken.
3.3 Data according to Commission Regulation (EU) 327/2011 5 NOTE
3.4 Technical description 5 A potentially harmful situation can occur and, if not avoided, can
3.5 Mounting data 6 lead to property damage.
3.6 Transport and storage conditions 6
3.7 Electromagnetic compatibility 6 1.2 Staff qualifications
4. CONNECTION AND STARTUP 6 The device may only be transported, unpacked, installed, operated,
4.1 Mechanical connection 6 maintained and otherwise used by suitably qualified, trained and
4.2 Electrical connection 6 authorized technical staff.
4.3 Connection in terminal box 8 Only authorized specialists are permitted to install the device, to carry
4.4 Connection diagram 10 out a test run and to perform work on the electrical installation.
4.5 Configuration options 11
1.3 Basic safety rules
4.6 Equivalent circuit diagrams 12
4.7 Checking connections 13 The safety hazards associated with the device must be assessed again
4.8 Switching on the device 13 following installation in the final product.
4.9 Switching off the device 13 The locally applicable industrial safety regulations are always to be
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observed when working on the device.

5. INTEGRATED PROTECTIVE FEATURES 13 Keep the workplace clean and tidy. Untidiness in the work area
increases the risk of accidents.
6. MAINTENANCE, MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE 13 Note the following when working on the device:
CAUSES AND REMEDIES ; Do not perform any modifications, additions or conversions on the
6.1 Warning/status codes 14
device without the approval of ebm-papst.
6.2 Cleaning 15
6.3 Safety inspection 15 WARNING
6.4 Disposal 15 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to people, do
not use any replacement or add-on parts that have not been
approved by ebm-papst (e.g. parts manufactured with a 3D
printer).

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1.4 Voltage 1.7 Mechanical movement

; Check the device's electrical equipment at regular intervals; see DANGER
Chapter 6.3 Safety inspection. Rotating device
; Replace loose connections and defective cables immediately. Risk of injury to body parts coming into contact with the rotor or
the impeller.
DANGER
Electrically charged device → Secure the device against accidental contact.
Risk of electric shock → Before working on the system/machine, wait until all
→ When working on an electrically charged device, stand on a parts have come to a standstill.
rubber mat. DANGER
WARNING Ejected parts
Live terminals and connections even with device Missing protective devices may cause balancing weights or
switched off broken fan blades to be ejected and cause injuries.
Electric shock → Take appropriate safety measures.
→ Wait five minutes after disconnecting the voltage at all poles WARNING
before opening the device. Rotating device
CAUTION Long hair and dangling items of clothing, jewelry and the like
In the event of a fault, the rotor and the impeller will be can become entangled and be pulled into the device. Injuries
energized can result.
The rotor and the impeller have basic insulation. → Do not wear any loose-fitting or dangling clothing or jewelry
→ Do not touch the rotor and impeller once installed. while working on rotating parts.
→ Protect long hair with a cap.
CAUTION
If control voltage or a stored speed set value is applied, 1.8 Emissions
the motor will restart automatically, e.g. after a power
failure. WARNING
Risk of injury Depending on the installation and operating conditions,
→ Keep out of the device’s danger zone. the sound pressure level may exceed 70 dB(A).
Risk of noise-induced hearing loss
→ When working on the device, switch off the line voltage
and ensure that it cannot be switched back on. → Take appropriate technical safety measures.
→ Wait until the device comes to a stop. → Protect operating personnel with appropriate safety
equipment such as hearing protection.
→ After working on the device, remove any tools or other
objects from the device. → Also observe the requirements of local agencies.

1.5 Safety and protective features 1.9 Hot surface

DANGER CAUTION
Guard missing and guard not functioning High temperature on electronics housing
Without a guard, hands may become caught up in the device Risk of burns
during operation for example, resulting in serious injury. Loose → Ensure sufficient protection against accidental contact.
parts or items of clothing could be drawn in.
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→ The device is a built-in component. As the owner, you are 1.10 Transport
responsible for ensuring that the device is adequately WARNING
safeguarded.# Operate the device only with a fixed Transporting the fan
protective device and guard grill. Injuries from tipping or slipping
→ Stop the device immediately if a protective device is → Wear safety shoes and cut-resistant safety gloves.
found to be missing or ineffective.
→ The fan is only to be transported in its original packaging.
1.6 Electromagnetic radiation → The fan is to be transported lying flat, i.e. the motor axis
must be vertical.
Interference from electromagnetic radiation is possible, e.g. in conjunction
with open- and closed-loop control devices. → Secure the fan(s) e.g. with a lashing strip to stop
If impermissible radiation levels occur following installation, appropriate anything slipping or tipping.
shielding measures have to be taken by the user.
NOTE
Electrical or electromagnetic interference after installing
the device in customer equipment.
→ Verify that the entire setup is EMC-compliant.

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1.11 Storage ● Conveying highly corrosive air, e.g. salt spray. Exception: devices
designed for salt spray and correspondingly protected.
; Store the device, partially or fully assembled, in a dry place,
protected against the weather and free from vibration, in the original ● Conveying air with high dust content, e.g. suctioning off sawdust.
packaging in a clean environment. ● Operating the device close to flammable materials or components.
; Protect the device against environmental effects and dirt until final ● Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere.
installation. ● Using the device as a safety component or to perform safety-related
; We recommend storing the device for no longer than one year in functions.
order to guarantee trouble-free operation and the longest possible ● Operation with completely or partially disassembled or manipulated
service life. protective devices.
; Even devices explicitly intended for outdoor use are to be stored as ● In addition, all applications not listed among the intended uses.
described prior to commissioning.
; Maintain the storage temperature, see
Chapter 3.6 Transport and storage conditions.
; Make sure that all cable glands are fitted with dummy plugs.

2. INTENDED USE
The device is exclusively designed as a built-in device for conveying
air according to its technical data.
Any other usage above and beyond this does not conform with the
intended purpose and constitutes misuse of the device.
Customer equipment must be capable of withstanding the mechanical
and thermal stresses that can arise from this product. This applies for the
entire service life of the equipment in which this product is installed.
Intended use also includes
● The device is only to be used in power systems with grounded
neutral (TN/TT power systems), in power systems with phase
conductor grounding, or in IT power systems.
● The device is to be used in networks with network quality
characteristics as per EN 50160.
● Using the device only in stationary systems.
● Performing all maintenance work.
● Conveying air at an ambient air pressure between 800 mbar and
1050 mbar.
● Using the device within the permitted ambient temperature range; see
Chapter 3.6 Transport and storage conditions and
Chapter 3.2 Nominal data.
● Operating the device with all protective devices.
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● Following the operating instructions.

Improper use
In particular, operating the device in the following ways is prohibited and
could be hazardous:
● Operating the device in an unbalanced state, e.g. due to dirt deposits
or ice formation.
● Resonant operation, operation with severe vibration. This also
includes vibration transmitted to the fan from the customer installation.
● Operation in medical equipment with a life-sustaining or life-support
function.
● Conveying solids in the flow medium.
● Painting the device
● Connections (e.g. screws) coming loose during operation.
● Opening the terminal box during operation.
● Conveying air that contains abrasive particles.

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3. TECHNICAL DATA

3.1 Product drawing

All dimensions in mm.

1 Airflow direction "V"

2 Max. clearance for screw 20 mm
3 Cable diameter min. 4 mm, max. 10 mm, tightening torque 4 ± 0.6 Nm
(The tightening torque is designed for PVC cables. If the cable materials are different, the tightening torque may have to be adjusted)
4 Tightening torque 1.5 ± 0.2 Nm
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3.2 Nominal data 3.4 Technical description

Motor M3G150-NA Weight 30 kg
Size 910 mm
Phase 3~ Motor size 150
Nominal voltage / VAC 400 Rotor surface Painted black
Nominal voltage 380 .. 480 Electronics housing Die-cast aluminum, painted gray
range / VAC material
Frequency / Hz 50/60 Blade material Sheet aluminum insert, sprayed with PP
Method of obtaining ml plastic
data Number of blades 5
Speed (rpm) / min-1 1020 Blade pitch 0°
Power consumption / W 3100 Airflow direction V
Current draw / A 4.7 Direction of rotation Clockwise, viewed toward rotor
Max. back pressure / Pa 220 Degree of protection IP55
Min. ambient -40 Insulation class "F"
temperature / °C Moisture (F) / H2
Max. ambient 60 Environmental (H)
temperature / °C protection class
ml = Max. load · me = Max. efficiency · fa = Free air Ambient temperature Occasional start-up at temperatures
cs = Customer specification · ce = Customer equipment note between -40°C and -25°C is permitted.
Subject to change For continuous operation at ambient
temperatures below -25°C (such as
3.3 Data according to Commission Regulation (EU) 327/ refrigeration applications), use must be
2011 made of a fan design with special low-
temperature bearings.
Actual Req. 2015
Installation position Shaft horizontal or rotor on bottom; rotor
01 Overall efficiency ηes / % 49.2 36.8 on top on request
02 Measurement category A Condensation On rotor side
03 Efficiency category Static drainage holes
04 Efficiency grade N 52.4 40 Mode S1
05 Variable speed drive Yes Motor bearing Ball bearing
06 Year of manufacture The year of manufacture is specified on the
product's rating label. Technical features - Operation and alarm display with LED
07 Manufacturer ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG - External 15-50 VDC input
Amtsgericht (court of registration) Stuttgart · (parameterization)
HRA 590344 - Alarm relay
D-74673 Mulfingen
- Integrated PI controller
08 Type A3G910-AV12-09
- Configurable inputs/outputs (I/O)
09 Power consumption Ped / kW 3.1
- MODBUS V6.3
09 Air flow qv / m³/h 23440 - Motor current limitation
09 Pressure increase total pfs / 224 - RS-485 MODBUS-RTU
Pa - Soft start
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10 Speed (rpm) n / min-1 1025 - Voltage output 3.3-24 VDC, Pmax =

11 Specific ratio* 1.00 800 mW
12 Recycling/disposal Information on recycling and disposal is - Control interface with SELV potential
provided in the operating instructions.
Information on installation, operation and safely disconnected from the mains
13 Maintenance
maintenance is provided in the operating - Thermal overload protection for
instructions. electronics/motor
14 Additional components Components used to calculate the energy - Line undervoltage / phase failure
efficiency that are not apparent from the
measurement category are detailed in the detection
CE declaration. Touch current <= 3.5 mA
* Specific ratio = 1 + pfs / 100 000 Pa according to IEC
60990 (measuring
Data obtained at optimum efficiency level. The efficiency values displayed for achieving
conformity with the Ecodesign Regulation EU 327/2011 has been reached with defined air circuit Fig. 4, TN
duct components (e.g. inlet rings). The dimensions must be requested from ebm-papst. If system)
other air conduction geometries are used on the installation side, the ebm-papst evaluation
loses its validity/the conformity must be confirmed again. The product does not fall within Electrical hookup Terminal box
the scope of Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 due to the exception specified in Article 2 (2a) Motor protection Reverse polarity and locked-rotor
(motors completely integrated into a product).
protection
Protection class I (with customer connection of protective
earth)
Conformity with EN 61800-5-1; UKCA; CE
standards

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Approval UL 1004-7 + 60730-1; EAC; CSA 4. CONNECTION AND STARTUP

C22.2 No. 77 + CAN/CSA-E60730-1
; Use the device in accordance with its degree of protection. 4.1 Mechanical connection
Information on surface quality CAUTION
The surfaces of the products conform to the generally applicable industrial Cutting and crushing hazard when removing fan from
standard. The surface quality may change during the production period. packaging
This has no effect on strength, dimensional stability and dimensional → Carefully remove the device from its packaging, grasping it
accuracy. by only the blades near the hub. Strictly avoid shocks.
The color pigments in the paints used perceptibly react to UV light over → Wear safety shoes and cut-resistant safety gloves.
the course of time. The product is to be protected against UV radiation to
prevent the formation of patches and fading. Changes in color are not a CAUTION
reason for complaint and are not covered by the warranty. UV radiation Device weighs over 25 kg! Heavy load when unpacking
in the frequency range and the intensity of natural solar radiation has no device.
effect on the technical properties of the products. Risk of physical injury, such as back injuries.
→ Use suitable hoisting equipment to remove the device from
3.5 Mounting data its packaging.
Further mounting data can be taken from the product drawing or Chapter CAUTION
4.1 Mechanical connection as required. The blades of the impeller could be damaged.
Strength class of 8.8 → Carefully set down the fan on a soft surface. Make sure the
screws blades are not subjected to load.
; Secure the screws against unintentional loosening (e.g. use self- → Following installation, make sure the impeller moves
locking screws). easily and that the blades of the impeller are not deformed or
bent and do not catch at any point.
3.6 Transport and storage conditions NOTE
Max. permitted +80 °C Damage to the device from vibration
ambient temp. for Bearing damage, shorter service life
motor (transport/ → The fan must not be subjected to force or excessive vibration
storage) from sections of the installation.
Min. permitted -40 °C → If the fan is connected to air ducts, the connection should
ambient temp. for be isolated from vibration, e.g. using compensators or similar
motor (transport/ elements.
storage)
→ Ensure stress-free attachment of the fan to the
substructure.
3.7 Electromagnetic compatibility
; Check the device for transport damage. Damaged devices are not to
EMC immunity to According to EN 61000-6-2 (industrial be installed.
interference environment) ; Install the undamaged device in accordance with your application.
EMC interference According to EN 61000-6-3 (household
emission environment), except EN 61000-3-2 for CAUTION
professionally used equipment with a Possible damage to the device
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total rated power greater than 1 kW If the device slips during installation, serious damage can result.
→ Ensure that the device is securely positioned at its place of
If several devices are connected in parallel on the supply side
installation until all fastening screws have been tightened.
so that the line current of the arrangement is in the range 16 - 75
A, this arrangement conforms to IEC 61000-3-12, provided that ● The fan must not be strained on fastening.
the short-circuit power Ssc at the connection point of the
customer system to the public power grid is greater than or 4.2 Electrical connection
equal to 250 times the rated output of the arrangement. It is the DANGER
responsibility of the installation engineer or operator/owner of the Voltage on the device
device to ensure, if necessary after consultation with the Electric shock
network operator, that this device is only connected to a
→ Always connect a protective earth first.
connection point with an Ssc value greater than or equal to 250
times the rated output of the arrangement. → Check the protective earth.
DANGER
Faulty insulation
Risk of fatal injury from electric shock
→ Use only cables that meet the specified installation
regulations for voltage, current, insulation material, capacity,
etc.
→ Route cables so that they cannot be touched by any
rotating parts.

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DANGER 4.2.2 Supply connection and fuses

Electrical charge (>50 µC) between phase conductor and
Assignment of supply cable cross-sections and their required fuses (line
protective earth connection after switching off supply
protection only, no equipment protection).
with multiple devices connected in parallel.
Electric shock, risk of injury Nominal Fuse Automatic Cable Cable
→ Ensure sufficient protection against accidental contact. voltage circuit cross- cross-
Before working on the electrical hookup, short the supply breaker section section
and PE connections. VDE UL VDE mm² *AWG
3/PE AC 16 A 15 A C16A 1.5 16
CAUTION 380-480
Voltage VAC
The fan is a built-in component and has no disconnecting switch. 3/PE AC 20 A 20 A C20A 2.5 14
→ Only connect the fan to circuits that can be switched off with 380-480
an all-pole disconnection switch. VAC
→ When working on the fan, secure the system/machine in 3/PE AC 25 A 25 A C25A 4.0 12
which the fan is installed so as to prevent it from being 380-480
switched back on. VAC
NOTE * AWG = American Wire Gauge
Device malfunctions possible
Route the device's control lines separately from the supply line. 4.2.3 Reactive currents
→ Maintain the greatest possible clearance. Because of the EMC filter integrated for compliance with EMC
Recommendation: clearance > 10 cm (separate cable limits (interference emission and immunity to interference),
routing) reactive currents can be measured in the supply line even
NOTE when the motor is at a standstill and the line voltage is switched
Water ingress into wires or cables on.
Water ingress at the customer end of the cable can damage the ● The values are typically in the range < 250 mA
device. ● At the same time, the effective power in this operating state
→ Make sure the end of the cable is connected in a dry (operational readiness) is typically < 5 W.
environment.
4.2.4 Residual current circuit breaker (RCCB)
Only connect the device to circuits that can be switched off with
an all-pole disconnection switch. If the use of a residual current device (RCD) is required in your
installation, only AC/DC-sensitive residual current devices
(type B or B+) are permissible. As with variable frequency
4.2.1 Requirements
drives, residual current devices cannot provide personal safety
; Check whether the information on the nameplate matches the while operating the device. When the device power supply is
connection data. switched on, pulsed charging currents from the capacitors in the
; Before connecting the device, make sure the power supply matches integrated EMC filter can lead to the instant tripping of residual
the device voltage. current devices. We recommend the use of residual current
circuit breakers (RCCB) with a trip threshold of 300 mA and
; Only use cables designed for the current level indicated on the
delayed tripping (super-resistant, characteristic K).
nameplate.
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For determining the cross-section, note the sizing criteria according 4.2.5 Leakage current
to EN 61800-5-1. The protective earth must have a cross-section
equal to or greater than that of the phase conductor. For asymmetrical power systems or if a phase fails, the
We recommend the use of 105 °C cables. Ensure that the minimum leakage current can increase to a multiple of the nominal value.
cable cross-section is at least
AWG 26 / 0.13 mm². 4.2.6 Locked-rotor protection
Protective earth contact resistance according to EN 61800-5-1 Due to the locked-rotor protection, the starting current (LRA) is
Compliance with the resistance specifications according to EN 61800-5- equal to or less than the nominal current (FLA).
1 for the protective earth connection circuit must be verified in the end
application. Depending on the installation situation, it may be necessary
to connect an additional protective earth conductor by way of the extra
protective earth terminal provided on the device. The protective earth
terminal is located on the housing and provided with a protective earth
symbol and a hole.

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4.3 Connection in terminal box Control and relay cables

min. max.
4.3.1 Preparing cables for connection
Rigid cable cross- 0.2 mm² 1.5 mm²
Only strip the cable as far as necessary, ensuring that the cable gland is section
sealed and there is no strain on the connections. For tightening torques, Flexible cable cross- 0.2 mm² 1.5 mm²
see Chapter 3.1 Product drawing. section
NOTE AWG/kcmil cable 24 16
Tightness and strain relief are dependent on the cable cross-section
used. Wire-end ferrules with 0.14 mm² 0.75 mm²
insulating collar,
→ This must be checked by the user.
in accordance with
DIN 46228-4 for
flexible cable
Wire-end ferrules 0.25 mm² 1.5 mm²
without insulating
collar,
in accordance with
DIN 46228-1 for
flexible cable

NOTE
Crimping and pressing forms of the wire-end ferrules
For flexible control and relay cables, from a cable cross-section
of 1.0 mm², a trapezoid crimp is required to ensure correct
installation on the connector.

Fig. 1: Recommended stripped lengths (inside terminal box)

(1) supply line (2) control and relay line

4.3.2 Terminal connection data

Fig. 2: Trapezoid crimp
Supply line
4.3.3 Connect cables to terminals
min. max.
Rigid cable cross- 0.2 mm² 4 mm² WARNING
section Live terminals and connections even with device
Flexible cable cross- 0.2 mm² 4 mm² switched off
section Electric shock
AWG/kcmil cable 24 12 → Wait five minutes after disconnecting the voltage at all poles
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cross-section before opening the device.

Wire-end ferrules with 0.25 mm² 4 mm² ; Open the terminal box.
insulating collar,
in accordance with ; Remove the cap from the cable gland.
DIN 46228-4 for ; Only remove caps where cables are fed in.
flexible cable
Wire-end ferrules 0.25 mm² 4 mm²
without insulating
collar,
in accordance with
DIN 46228-1 for
flexible cable

NOTE
The cable and cable cross-section must be selected taking into
account the max. starting current of the drive and the type of
cable routing (see Chapter 4.2.2 Supply connection and fuses)

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4.3.4 Cable routing

Water must be prevented from reaching the cable gland along the cable.
NOTE
Damage caused by moisture penetration.
Moisture can penetrate into the terminal box if water is
constantly present at the cable glands.
→ To prevent the constant accumulation of water at the cable
glands, the cable should be routed in a U-shaped loop
wherever possible.
→ If this is not possible, a drip edge can be produced by
fitting a cable tie directly in front of the cable gland for example.

Fans installed lying flat

Make sure the cable is routed in a U-shaped loop.

Fig. 3: Installing the connectors in the terminal box. The connectors Fans installed upright
must engage properly. When routing the cable, make sure that the cable glands are located at
; Depending on the cable diameter, the seals included in the terminal the bottom. The cables must always be routed downward.
box must be inserted into the cable gland if necessary.
; Route the cable(s) (not included in the scope of delivery) into the
terminal box.
; Ensure separate routing of the supply cable(s) and the cables for
status contact and control interface. Depending on the requirements for
the end device, the physical separation of these cables in the terminal
box may be mandatory. Use the partitions inside the terminal box as
an aid to routing for this purpose.
; First connect the protective earth "PE". Tightening torque 3.5 ±0.4 Nm
; Connect the cables to the corresponding terminals. Use a
screwdriver to do so. When connecting, make sure the wires do not
splay out. Insert the strands until they meet with resistance.
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Fig. 4: Connection of cables at terminals

; There must not be any tensile stress between the terminal and the
cable gland. The cable must be provided with strain relief.
; The cable glands must be tight.
; Fit the terminal box cover, making sure that the sealing surfaces are
clean.
; Screw in the four screws (for tightening torque, see Chapter 3.1
Product drawing).

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4.4 Connection diagram

No. Conn. Designation Function/assignment

CON1 L1, L2, L3 Power supply, phase, see nameplate for voltage range
PE PE Protective earth
CON2 RSA RS485 interface for MODBUS, RSA; SELV
CON2 RSB RS485 interface for MODBUS, RSB; SELV
CON2 GND Reference ground for control interface, SELV
CON2 IO1 Function parameterizable (see “Optional interface functions” table)
Factory setting:
Digital input - high active, function: Disable input, SELV
- inactive: Pin open or applied voltage < 1.5 VDC
- active: applied voltage 3.5-50 VDC
Reset function: Triggering of error reset on change of state from "enabled" to "disabled"
CON2 IO2 Function parameterizable (see “Optional interface functions” table)
Factory setting:
Analog input 0-10 V/PWM, Ri=100 kΩ, function: Set value
Characteristic curve parameterizable (see input characteristic curve P1-IN), SELV
CON2 IO3 Function parameterizable (see “Optional interface functions” table)
Factory setting:
Analog output 0-10 V, max. 5 mA, function: Actual speed
Characteristic curve parametrizable (see output characteristic curve P3-OUT), SELV
CON2 Vout Voltage output 3.3-24 VDC ±5%, Pmax=800 mW, voltage parameterizable
Factory setting: 10 VDC
short-circuit-proof, supply for external devices, SELV
alternatively: 15-50 VDC input for parameterization via MODBUS without line voltage
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CON2 COM Status relay, floating status contact, common connection, contact rating 250 VAC / 2 A (AC1) / min. 10 mA,
reinforced insulation on supply side and on control interface side
CON2 NC Status relay, floating status contact, break for failure
LED green: status = good, ready for operation
orange: status = warning
red: status = failure
P1-IN Input characteristic curve
P3-OUT Output characteristic curve

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○ configurable option

For further information and additional functions see EC Control Software, Fan-Set-App,

D101 [...]
D147 [...]
D104 [...]
D12E [...]
D148 [...]
D16C [...]
D16A [...]
(selected directly
(selected directly
via IO mode)
D130 [0]
D130 [1]
D130 [2]
D130 [5]
D00C [1]
D130 [4]

via IO mode)
or MODBUS Parameter Specification V6.3
INPUT OUTPUT

inverse
A3G910-AV12-09

configurable IO
functions: normal /
4.5 Configuration options

MODBUS
Register for IO
mode

source: set value

source: sensor value
switch: parameter set: #1 / #2
switch: control function: heating (pos.) /
switch: direction of rotation: cw / ccw

cooling (neg.)
signal: actual speed
signal: system modulation level %
signal: remote control output 0-10V
pulse input for auto-adressing
pulse output for auto-adressing

switch: set value source

switch: fan enable / disable
signal: tach out
signal: diagnostics out
signal: fan modulation level %

CON2 configurable IO mode electrical specification configuration

Din1 (active high): digital input active: applied voltage 3,5-50VDC, SELV D158 [0]
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
not active: pin open or applied voltage < 1,5VDC
IO1 ○ Ain1 0-10V/PWM: analog input Ri = 100K, characteristic curve parameterizable, fPWM = 1k..10KHz, SELV D158 [2] ○ ○
○ Tach out (open collector output) Umax = 50VDC, Imax = 20mA, SELV D158 [5] ○
○ Diagnostics out (open collector output) Umax = 50VDC, Imax = 20mA, SELV D158 [6] ○
○ Din2 (active high): digital input active: applied voltage 3,5-50VDC, SELV D159 [0]
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
not active: pin open or applied voltage < 1,5VDC
IO2
Ain2 0-10V/PWM: analog input Ri = 100K, characteristic curve parameterizable, fPWM = 1k..10KHz, SELV D159 [2]
○ ○
○ Ain2 4-20mA: analog input Ri = 125R, characteristic curve parameterizable, SELV D159 [3]

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○ Din3 (active high): digital input active: applied voltage 3,5-50VDC, SELV D15A [0]
not active: pin open or applied voltage < 1,5VDC
○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ Din3 (active low): digital input active: applied voltage < 1,5VDC, SELV D15A [1]
not active: pin open or applied voltage 3,5-50VDC
○ PWMin3: digital input, idle level high PWM = 40Hz - 10kHz, characteristics parameterizable D15A [7]
active: pin open or applied voltage 3,5-50VDC ○
IO3 not active: applied voltage < 1,5VDC, SELV
○ PWMin3: digital input, idle level low 40Hz - 10kHz, characteristics parameterizable D15A [8]
active: applied voltage 3,5-50VDC ○
not active: pin open or applied voltage < 1,5VDC, SELV
Operating instructions

Aout3 0-10V: analog output function parameterizable, max. 5mA, max output frequency 300Hz, SELV D15A [4] ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○ Tacho out (pulses), analog output 0-10V max. 5mA, max output frequency 300Hz, SELV D15A [5] ○
○ Diagnostics out (pulses) 0-10V max. 5mA, max output frequency 300Hz, SELV D15A [6] ○
RSA RS485 bus connection, MODBUS RTU, specification V6.3, SELV
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
RSB
voltage output voltage parameterizable 3,3...24VDC +/- 5%, Pmax=800mW, short-circuit-proof, D16E [...]
supply for external devices, SELV
Vout
alternatively: Input auxillary power supply for 15...50VDC
parameterization via RS485/MODBUS RTU without line
voltage

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4.6 Equivalent circuit diagrams

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4.7 Checking connections ; When disconnecting, be sure to disconnect the ground connection last.
; Ensure isolation from supply (all phases).
; Make sure a restart is impossible 5. INTEGRATED PROTECTIVE FEATURES
; Check the cables for proper fit.
The integrated protective functions cause the motor to switch off
; Screw the terminal box cover back on again. Terminal box tightening automatically in the event of the faults described in the table.
torque, see Chapter 3.1 Product drawing.
; Route the cables in the terminal box so that the terminal box cover Fault Safety feature description/
closes without resistance. function
Rotor position detection error An automatic restart follows.
; Use all screw plugs. Insert the screws by hand to avoid damage to
Blocked rotor ; After the blockage is
the threads.
removed, the motor restarts
; Make sure the terminal box is completely closed and sealed and that automatically.
all screws and cable glands have been properly tightened. Line undervoltage (line voltage ; If the line voltage returns to
outside of permitted nominal permitted values, the motor
4.8 Switching on the device voltage range) restarts automatically.
The device may only be switched on if it has been installed properly and Phase failure A phase of the supply voltage
in accordance with its intended use, including the required safety fails for at least 5 s.
mechanisms and professional electrical hookup. This also applies for ; When all phases are correctly
devices which have already been equipped with plugs and terminals or supplied again, the motor
similar connectors by the customer. automatically restarts after 10-40
s.
WARNING
Hot motor housing
Risk of fire
→ Ensure that no combustible or flammable materials are 6. MAINTENANCE, MALFUNCTIONS, POSSIBLE
located close to the fan. CAUSES AND REMEDIES
; Before switching on, check the device for visible external damage
Do not perform any repairs on your device. Send the device to ebm-
and make sure the protective devices are functional.
papst for repair or replacement.
; Check the fan's air flow paths for foreign matter and remove any
foreign matter found. WARNING
Live terminals and connections even with device
; Apply the nominal supply voltage.
switched off
; Start the device by changing the input signal. Electric shock
NOTE → Wait five minutes after disconnecting the voltage at all poles
Damage to the device from vibration before opening the device.
Bearing damage, shorter service life
CAUTION
→ Low-vibration operation of the fan must be ensured over the If control voltage or a stored speed set value is applied,
entire speed control range. the motor will restart automatically, e.g. after a power
→ Severe vibration can arise for instance from inexpert failure.
handling, transportation damage and resultant imbalance or Risk of injury
be caused by component or structural resonance.
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→ Keep out of the device’s danger zone.

→ Speed ranges with excessively high vibration levels and → When working on the device, switch off the line voltage
possibly resonant frequencies must be determined in the and ensure that it cannot be switched back on.
course of fan commissioning.
→ Wait until the device comes to a stop.
→ Either run through the resonant range as quickly as
→ After working on the device, remove any tools or other
possible with speed control or find another remedy.
objects from the device.
→ Operation with excessively high vibration levels can
lead to premature failure. NOTE
If the device is not operated for a lengthy period in installed
4.9 Switching off the device condition in a dry environment, it is to be started up and
operated at full speed for one hour at least every four months. If
Switching off the device during operation: the device is not operated for a lengthy period in installed
; Switch off the device via the control input. condition in a damp environment (e.g. outdoors), it is to be
; Do not switch the motor (e.g. in cyclic operation) on and off via power started up and operated at full speed for at least three hours
supply. once a month to move the bearings and allow any condensate
Switching off the device for maintenance: that may have ingressed to evaporate.

; Switch off the device via the control input. Malfunction/fault Possible cause Possible remedy
; Do not switch the motor (e.g. in cyclic operation) on and off via power
supply.
; Disconnect the device from the power supply.

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Impeller not Imbalance in rotating Clean the device; 6 Temperature inside

running smoothly parts replace it if imbalance electronics high
persists after cleaning. 7 DC-link voltage low
Make sure no 8 Braking mode: set in Yes
weight clips are case of external drive
removed during in opposite direction
cleaning. at high speed for
Motor not turning Mechanical blockage Switch off, isolate lengthy period
from supply and 9 Calibration of rotor Yes
remove mechanical position sensor in
blockage. progress
Line voltage faulty Check line voltage, 10 Actual speed is lower Yes
restore power supply. than run monitoring
Attention! The error speed limit
message resets 11 Open circuit at analog Yes
automatically. input or PWM input
Device restarts for the set value
automatically without 13 DC-link voltage high
warning. 15 Line voltage high
Faulty connection Isolate from supply, 16 Shake-loose function
correct connection; activated
see connection
diagram. 6.1.2 Status codes
Broken motor winding Replace device
Inadequate cooling Improve cooling. Manual reset by "Switch off line voltage - wait briefly - switch line
Allow the device to voltage back on" or, if provided,
cool down. via the "Fan enable/disable" input
Ambient temperature Reduce the ambient Number of Motor status - Possible cause Possible
too high temperature. Allow pulses LED red remedy
the device to cool 1 Phase failure or Missing phase Check line
down. line undervoltage Poor power voltage
Impermissible Correct the operating supply quality
operating point (e.g. point. Allow the 3 Output stage Electronics Provide better
back pressure too device to cool down. overheating housing cooling.
high) contaminated Manual reset
required
In the event of further malfunctions, contact ebm-papst.
4 Communication External Switch off line
error between supply applied voltage
master via Vout for - wait -
6.1 Warning/status codes controller and setting switch back on
slave controller parameters.
The LED on the electronics housing shows the motor status with various
Internal error
colors and flash codes. The flash codes have a frequency of 2 Hz.
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6 Motor Ambient Reduce

Each flash code is followed by a pause lasting 3 seconds. The following
overheating temperature too ambient
colors are used: Green: no warning or fault. Orange: There is a warning.
high temperature
No user intervention is required for warnings. Red: There is at least one
Impermissible Correct
error. See the following table. If there are multiple simultaneous errors,
operating point operating point.
their associated flash codes are displayed in succession. If there are
Manual reset
simultaneous warnings and errors, only the errors are displayed.
required
6.1.1 Warning codes 7 Hall sensor error Internal error Switch off line
voltage
Number of pulses Motor status - LED Message at status
- wait -
orange relay
switch back on
1 Current limitation in
8 Motor blocked Mechanical Switch off
action
blockage - check safe
2 Line impedance too isolation from
high (DC-link voltage supply -
unstable) check
3 Power limiter in action freedom of
4 Output stage movement of
temperature high rotor
5 Motor temperature high

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9 Speed limit - - 6.3 Safety inspection

exceeded
11 Rotor position Observe Rotor position NOTE
sensor ebm-papst sensor High-voltage test
calibration error replacement calibration The integrated EMC filter has Y capacitors. The tripping current
instructions necessary. is exceeded when AC testing voltage is applied.
Notify ebm- → Test the device with DC voltage when you perform the
papst legally required high-voltage test. The voltage to be used
13 DC-link Line voltage not Check the line corresponds to the peak value of the AC voltage required by
undervoltage OK voltage applied. the standard.
What to check How to check How often What action?
6.2 Cleaning Contact Visual inspection At least every Repair or
To ensure a long service life, check the fans regularly for proper protection 6 months replacement of
operation and soiling. The frequency of checking is to be adapted cover for device
accordingly depending on the degree of soiling. intactness or
damage
DANGER Device for Visual inspection At least every Replacement of
Risk of injury from rotating fan. damage to 6 months device
→ Only clean when not in motion. Do not disconnect the fan blades and
from the power supply, just switch it off via the control input. housing
This will prevent start-up of the fan. Fastening the Visual inspection At least every Fasten
; Dirt deposits on the motor housing can cause overheating of the motor. cables 6 months
; Soiling of the impeller can cause vibration that will shorten the service Insulation of Visual inspection At least every Replace cables
life of the fan. cables for 6 months
damage
; Severe vibration can destroy the fan.
Tightness of Visual inspection At least every Retighten,
; In such cases, switch off the fan immediately and clean it. cable gland 6 months replace if
; The preferred method of cleaning is dry cleaning, e.g. using damaged
compressed air. Condensation Visual inspection At least every Open holes
; Do not use aggressive cleaning agents! drainage holes 6 months
for clogging,
NOTE where necessary
Damage to the device during cleaning Welds for crack Visual inspection At least every Replace device
Malfunction possible formation 6 months
→ Do not clean the device using a high-pressure cleaner.# Do Abnormal acoustic At least every Replace device
not use acid, alkali or solvent-based cleaning agents. bearing noise 6 months
→ Do not use any pointed or sharp-edged objects for
cleaning. 6.4 Disposal
; Completely remove any cleaning agents used. For ebm-papst, environmental protection and resource preservation are
; If severe corrosion is visible on load-bearing or rotating parts, switch top priority corporate goals.
off the device immediately and replace it. ebm-papst operates an environmental management system which is
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; Repair of load-bearing or rotating parts is not permitted! certified in accordance with ISO 14001 and rigorously implemented
around the world on the basis of German standards.
; Operate the fan for 2 hours at maximum speed so that any water that
Right from the development stage, ecological design, technical safety
has ingressed can evaporate.
and health protection are fixed criteria.
; If cleaning does not eliminate vibrations, the fan may need to be The following section contains recommendations for ecological disposal
rebalanced. To have it rebalanced, contact ebm-papst. of the product and its components.
; The fan is equipped with maintenance-free ball bearings. The lifetime
6.4.1 Country-specific legal requirements
lubrication of the ball bearings is designed for a service life of 40,000
hours. NOTE
; If bearing replacement is necessary after that period, contact ebm- Country-specific legal requirements
papst. Always observe the applicable country-specific legal
; Adapt the maintenance intervals to the actual level of dust exposure. regulations with regard to the disposal of products or waste
occurring in the various phases of the life cycle. The
corresponding disposal standards are also to be heeded.

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6.4.2 Disassembly
Disassembly of the product must be performed or supervised by
qualified personnel with the appropriate technical knowledge.
The product is to be disassembled into suitable components for disposal
employing standard procedures for motors.
WARNING
Heavy parts of the product may drop off. Some of the
product components are heavy. These components
could drop off during disassembly.
This can result in fatal or serious injury and material damage.
→ Secure components before unfastening to stop them falling.

6.4.3 Component disposal

The products are mostly made of steel, copper, aluminum and plastic.
Metallic materials are generally considered to be fully recyclable.
Separate the components for recycling into the following categories:
● Steel and iron
● Aluminum
● Non-ferrous metal, e.g. motor windings
● Plastics, particularly with brominated flame retardants, in accordance
with marking
● Insulating materials
● Cables and wires
● Electronic scrap, e.g. circuit boards
Only ferrite magnets and not rare earth magnets are used in external
rotor motors from ebm-papst Mulfingen GmbH & Co. KG.
; Ferrite magnets can be disposed of in the same way as normal iron
and steel.
Electrical insulating materials on the product, in cables and wires are
made of similar materials and are therefore to be treated in the same
manner.
The materials concerned are as follows:
● Miscellaneous insulators used in the terminal box
● Power cables
● Cables for internal wiring
● Electrolytic capacitors
Dispose of electronic components employing the proper procedures for
electronic scrap.
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→ Please contact ebm-papst for any other questions on disposal.

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