This manual introduces the installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Motortronics ME2 series variable frequency AC drive.
This document is an installation and start-up guide for the Motortronics ME2 Series of solid-state micro AC drives. The manual provides instructions on verifying equipment upon receipt, safety warnings regarding electrical shock, and general information about the drive's PWM design and IPM technology suitable for squirrel cage induction motors.
The guide details power and control wiring procedures, including terminal block locations and external signal selection via switches. It explains keypad operation, easy programming methods with a list of parameters, and describes various fault codes and operational indications. Technical specifications cover input/output voltages, motor ratings, protective functions like overload and ground fault detection, environmental limits, and mounting dimensions.
| Input Voltage (1P2-101) | 120V (-15% to +10%) |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage (2P2-203) | 200 to 240V (+10%/-15%) |
| Output Voltage (401-403) | 380 to 460V |
| Control Method | Sinusoidal wave PWM control (PNP type) |
| Frequency Range | 1 to 200 Hz |
| Overload Protection | 150% for 1 minute |
| Ambient Temperature | -10 to +40°C (14° to 104° F) |
| Mounting Type | Panel Mount / IP20 |
Disconnect main power and wait until the LED on the main control board goes out to avoid fatal electrical shock.
No, the unit does not provide overspeed protection or incorporate current limiting control.
The drive provides overload protection at 150% for a duration of 1 minute.