Additional Instruction

Manual
Instructions for the multiple driving

DB Unit
Dynamic Braking Unit
200V Series
37kW /BU37-2C
to 90kW /BU90-2C
400V Series
37kW /BU37-4C
to 220kW /BU220-4C

 CAUTION
■ Ensure that this additional instruction manual is
made available to the final user of the DB unit.

■ Read this additional manual and the manual

(INR-HF51196[]) and understand all operating
instructions before installing, connecting (wiring),
operating, maintaining or inspecting the DB unit.

■ Keep this manual up to disposing the DB unit

carefully.

■ The product is subject to change without notice.

INR-HF51614b-E
Preface
Thank you for purchasing our dynamic braking unit (DB unit). This additional manual mentions instructions for
the multiple driving.
Read the manual(INR-HF51196[]) carefully before using, understand the treatment method and use the DB unit
correctly. Incorrect use may result in obstruction of normal operation, shortening of the life or cause of failure.

Safety instructions
Read this additional manual and the manual(INR-HF51196[]) carefully before installing, connecting (wiring),
operating, maintaining, or inspecting the DB unit and use it correctly.
Familiarize yourself with all knowledge of the device, safety information and instructions before using.
In this manual, safety messages are classified as follows.
Denotes operating procedures and practices that may result in personal injury or
 WARNING loss of life if not correctly followed.
Denotes operating procedures and practices that may result in slight to medium
 CAUTION personal injury or property damage if not correctly followed.
Situation more serious than those covered by CAUTION will depend on prevailing circumstances.
Always follow the instructions as important contents are described in these.
Instruction on use
 WARNING
・ This DB unit is designed to discharge the braking power to a resistor in a braking operation of the Fuji's
inverter for general industry. It cannot be used for others.
Fire may result.
・ This DB unit may not be used (as is) as a component of a life-support system or other medical device
directly affecting the personal welfare of the user.
・ This product is manufactured under strict quality control standards. However, safety equipment must be
installed if the failure of this device may result in heavy accident and/or property damage.
There is a risk of accident.

Instruction on installation
 WARNING
・ Mount this DB unit on an material such as metal.
Fire may result.
・ Do not place combustible or flammable material near this DB unit.
Fire may result.
・ Contain the DB unit into a panel etc. so as not to be able to touch it easily.
Electric shock or accident may result.
・ Ensure that the specified bolts are used when installing the DB unit.
There is a risk of accident or injury.

 CAUTION
・ Do not hold the front cover when carrying the DB unit.
Injury by dropping may result.
・ Ensure that the DB unit and cooling fins are kept free if foreign matters such as lint, paper, small chips of
wood or metal, or dust.
Fire or accident may result.
・ Do not install or operate a damaged DB unit or a DB unit missing parts.
Injury may result.

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Instruction on wiring
 WARNING
・ Use wires of the specified size for wiring.
Fire may result.
・ Do not connect the DC terminals (P(+) and N(-)) to the connection terminals on the inverter side in
mistake for the polarity （+ and –）.
Fire may result.
・ Ensure that the grounding wire is connected.
Electric shock or fire may result.
・ A licensed specialist must perform the wiring works.
Electric shock may result.
・ Turn off the power before starting the wiring work.
Electric shock may result.
・ Wire after the installation of the DB unit is complete.
Electric shock or fire may result.

 CAUTION
・ Check that the rated voltage of the product complies with that of the inverter.
Injury may result.
・ Do not directly connect DC terminals (P(+) and N(-)) to the braking resistor.
Fire may result.
・ The DB unit and wiring generate noise. Take care the malfunction of the sensors and devices in
surroundings.
Accident may occur.

Instruction on operation
 WARNING
・ Ensure that the power is turned on (close) after attaching the front cover. In energized status, do not
remove the cover.
Electric shock may result.
・ Do not touch the terminals of the DB unit in energized state of the inverter even if the inverter has stopped.
Electric shock may result.

 CAUTION
・ Do not start and stop the inverter by turning on/off the main circuit power supply.
Failure may result.
・ Do not touch the cooling fins and braking resistor since they become very hot.
Burns may result.
・ The braking with this DB unit cannot function as mechanical holding.
Injury may result.

Instruction on maintenance, inspection, and parts replacement

 WARNING
・ Wait a minimum ten minutes after the power has been turned off (open) before starting inspection.
Further, check that the charge lamp is turned off and that the DC voltage between the terminals P(+) and
N(-) do not exceed 25V.
Electric shock may result.
・ Only authorized personnel should perform maintenance, inspection, and replacement operations.
Take off metal jewelry such as watches and rings.
Use insulated tools.
Electric shock or injury may result.

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Instruction on disposal
 CAUTION
・ Treat the DB unit as industrial waste when disposing it.
Injury may result.

Other instructions
 WARNING
・ Never modify the product.
Electric shock or injury may result.

Conformity to Low Voltage Directive in Europe

 CAUTION
・ Ensure that the DB unit is grounded.
・ When wiring to the main circuit terminals and terminal for grounding of the inverter, use round terminals for the
cable.
・ Use a single cable to connect the grounding terminal  G of the DB unit. (Do not use two or more wires
for the wiring.)
・ Use the DB unit under overvoltage category III conditions and maintain Pollution degree 2 or better as
specified in IEC 664. To maintain Pollution degree 2 or better, install the DB unit in a control panel (IP54 or
higher level) having a structure free from water, oil, carbon, dust, etc.
・ For the input-output wiring of the DB unit, use cable (wire diameter and type) as specified in Appendix C in
EN 60204.
・ To prevent electric shock at terminals or live parts, install the braking resistor as follows:
1) Install inside an IP4X cabinet or a barrier if electrical parts are exposed.
2) Install inside an IP2X cabinet or a barrier if electrical parts are not exposed.

GENERAL ATTENTION
Some illustrations in this manual are drawn in the status with removed cover or block for safety to describe in
detail. When operating the product, ensure that the cover or block is returned to the original as the
specification, and operate in accordance with the manual.

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１．Instructions for the multiple driving

１－１．DB driving signal

Refer to the instruction Manual (INR-HF 511196[] 2-3), set one unit as a master and set all the
remainder as a slave.
Connect a slave unit one by one with the output terminal (o1, o2) of a master unit as the starting point.

Example(1) Master Slave1 Slave2 Slave3

SW1
1
SW1 SW1 SW1
1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3

i1 i2 o1 o2 i1 i2 o1 o2 i1 i2 o1 o2 i1 i2 o1 o2

When using much number of connection, there is a tendency for load to become large, by delay of the
signal transfer from the preceding stage unit in the last stage unit.
Since a drive signal is connectable with the input terminal (i1, i2) from one set (o1, o2) of an output
terminal to two sets, connect a slave unit to make three stages into a maximum.
(A slave unit is connectable to 14 sets to one master unit.)

Example(2)

Master
unit i1,i2 o1,o2

1st
stage
i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2

2nd
Slave stage
unit i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2

3rd
stage i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2

Distribution should connect two signal lines collectively with either the output terminal (o1, o2) of the
upper stage, or a latter input terminal (i1, i2).

Example(3)
i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2

i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2 i1,i2 o1,o2

When an output When an output

terminal (o1,o2) terminal (i1,i2)
distributes distributes

Choose the wiring route that wiring length becomes shorter, because if a wiring is long, it will malfunction
by electrical noise.

１－２．About wiring
①Give the length of a drive signal line as 1.5m or less.
②Without comparing with the main circuit electric wire, especially a power line, and wiring, detach as
much as possible and wire.

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２．Alarm output terminal
２－１．Connection with FRENIC 5000G11/P11 and VG7
External alarm has detected interception of the wiring course by the following.
・ The operation of the contact by unusual detection (fuse disconnection, abnormalities in an IGBT
electrical connection) of a braking unit
・The detection by braking resistor overheating
Detection DB unit
of external alarm Braking
Detection register
Inverter Alarm of alarm
contact Thermal
guard
P24
(24V) 1V

External
alarm
input CM
(0V)
Alarm detection is carried out also within the braking unit, and even if the braking unit is normal, if braking
resistor overheating and other units become unusual, the drive of a braking resistor will be stopped.
This alarm detection is used by the photo-coupler, and voltage fall of about 1 V occurs.
If there is much number of connection, the turning-on-electricity current of a wiring course runs short for
the voltage fall in a braking unit, and there is a possibility of incorrect-detecting external alarm.
When you use the digital signal input of FRENIC5000G11/P11 and VG7, carry out the unit linked to one
terminal to three sets.

Example(4) Inveter Master Braking Slave１ Braking Slave２ Braking

resistor resistor resistor

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
External
alarm
input
CM
Make connection with one terminal to to three sets
for external alarm incorrect detection prevention.

２－２．When an external power supply (or PLC) is used

When an external power supply is used, consider about the alarm output line that the current must be set
3 to 10mA.
If 3mA or more of current can be passed, it will become possible to connect three or more sets of units.
However, use it by 10mA or less on account of the rating of an internal circuit element.
Signal current in an example (5)
Ｖ(Source voltage)－１ Ｖ × ４sets(unit )
[Signal current]＝ ＝３～１０ｍＡ
［ＲＹ coil registance ］

Example(5)
Master Braking Slave１ Braking Slave２ Braking Slave３ Braking
resistor resistor resistor resistor

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
3～10mA

V 1V 1V 1V 1V
RY

Ｖ＝２４Ｖ
Inveter ＲＹ：ＲＳ４Ｎ-ＤＥ［Fuji］
External 　Relay　ＲＢ１０５-DE（Operating voltage : more than １６．８Ｖ
alarm RY , Coil resistance : 2880Ω)
input [Source voltage]＝２４Ｖ-１Ｖ×４sets＝２０Ｖ　＞　１６．８Ｖ
CM [Signal current]＝(24V-1V×4sets)/2880Ω＝６．９４ｍＡ
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　→　　３ｍＡ　＜　６．９４ｍＡ　＜　１０ｍＡ　

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 When you divide with the group containing a master, and the group of only a slave, and you connect, and
failure occurs into the group of only a slave, construct a sequence to disconnect contact of the group
containing the master.
Otherwise, when failure occurs into the group of only a slave, into the group containing the master, there is
a possibility of operation being continued and becoming an electrical overload.

Example(6)
When failure occurs into
the group of a slave, Braking Slave３ Braking
disconnect contact of Master Slave１ Braking Slave２ Braking
resistor resistor resistor resistor
the group containing the
master.
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
RYb
V 1V 1V 1V 1V
RYa

Slave4 Braking Slave5 Braking Slave6 Braking Slave7 Braking

resistor resistor resistor resistor

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

1V 1V 1V 1V
RYb

Inverter Ｖ＝２４Ｖ
External ＲＹ：ＲＳ４Ｎ-ＤＥ［Fuji］
alarm RYa ＲＹａ,ＲＹｂ：ＲＢ１０５（Operating voltage : more than １６．８Ｖ
input , Coil resistance : 2880Ω)
CM

When you divide the master and a slave and you connect with PLC, even if failure occurs with which slave,
please construct a sequence to stop the master.

Example(7)

Master Braking Slave１ Braking Slave２ Braking

resistor resistor resistor

1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

ＰＬＣ
Common

Common Common Common

When failure occurs into a slave,
disconnect contact of the master.

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Edition history
Edition Date of issue Content
b Feb. 2006 First edition
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