Gefran frequency inverter VDI100 industrial series

Gefran frequency inverter VDI100 description

The GEFRAN range of VDI100 inverters is specifically designed to give the utmost flexibility of application to modern automation systems and ensure ease of use, while guaranteeing advanced control capabilities for both asynchronous and permanent magnet SPM and IPM motors.

VDI100 inverter features an intuitive and user friendly interface to enable immediate motor start-up and system functions to implement control architectures for the most advanced application solutions, all with maximum energy efficiency. The VDI100 series offer a perfect automation system integration with “universal” standard configuration, optional cards and accessories. All these elements offer real advantages in terms of product and system optimization and cost saving.

- Wide motor control capability
- Advanced auto-tuning
- High level sensor vector mode
- Fast computing ability
- Conformity to global standards

Gefran frequency inverter VDI100 type designation

Gefran frequency inverter VDI100 general characteristics

Smart functions integrated
VDI100 integrates intelligent functions to simplify system integration, reduce costs and improve comfort in industrial environment.
- Intelligent over voltage suppression
- Advanced motor auto-tune
- Ultra low motor noise with Soft-PWM
- Application presets

I/O configuration
The VDI100 inverter features a standard I/O card specially developed to give maximum flexibility for the user.
- Digital input: 8, NPN/PNP
- Digital output: 2 (size 1) / 1 (all other sizes)
- Analog input: 2, AI1: -10~10V / 0~10V, AI2: 0~10V / 4~20mA
- Analog output: 2, AO1:0~10V, AO2:0~10V/4~20mA
- Relay output: 1 (size 1) / 2 (all other sizes)
- Others: PTC input (AI2), Pulse input (32kHz), Pulse output (32kHz)



Robust design
Coated PCB offers protection for harsh environments. All models have fan cooled external heatsinks which eliminate ingress of dust.



Serial communication
The VDI100 integrates a standard RS485 serial line with Modbus RTU/ASCII protocol, for peer-to-peer or multidrop connections.

Dual core processors
High Performance & Reliability.
- 32Bit MCU
Mass computing capability for advanced current vector control technology. Minimizes the internal loop time for higher control response.
- ASIC (from size 2)
Prevents inrush current damage to IGBT module. Enhances the reliability and life expectancy of motor drive.

"Universal" in motor technologies
Simple parameter settings for easy switching between asynchronous and permanent magnet motors. High performance current vector control for a wide range of motors types.
- Asynchronous Motor
* Competitive
* Mechanical Robustness



- Surface Permanent Magnet Motors (SPM)
* High Efficiency
* High power density
* Low Cogging Torque



- Interior Permanent Magnet Motors (IPM)
* Highly Efficiency
* Compact Size
* With Reluctance Torque



Fan control and easy maintenance
Fan control achieves low noise levels and long-lasting fan. Easy access to fun allows simple and quick maintenance and replacement.



Integrated keypad
The integrated programming keypad with 5 Digit 7 Segment LED display provide fast programming and immediate start-up.
Optional LCD programming keypad
The optional LCD programming keypad with clear and wide parameter display in multiple languages, makes the VDI100 extremely intuitive and easy to use. The keypad can also be used remotely and as a copy unit to copy parameter settings from one drive to an other.

Fieldbus
The VDI100 can be easily integrated into machine architectures through optional Profibus, CANopen, Devicenet and TCP-IP communication modules.



RJ45 to USB connecting cable
For the connection between inverter and PC using Gf_eXpress and PC Tools configurator (length 1.8 m).



Copy unit
- Copying parameters settings from one AC drive to another.
- Standard RJ45 interface cable (2 m. included).



Encoder feedback expansion cards
- EXP-OC-VDI100
Digital incremental open collector encoder card.
* For Asynchronous motor
* Support Open Collector type and pulse signal



- EXP-LD-VDI100
Digital incremental Line driver encoder card.
* For Asynchronous motor
* Support Line Driver type and complementary type pulse signal



- EXP-LD-PM-VDI100
Digital incremental Line driver encoder card with Hall sensor.
* For Permanent Magnet motor
* Support Line Driver type and complementary type pulse signal



- EXP-RS-PM-VDI100 (*)
Resolver card for SPM / IPM Permanent Magnet motor and Asynchronous.



- EXP-SC-PM-VDI100
SinCos encoder card for Permanent Magnet motor