Commander C300

C300

Flexibility for countless applications

Commander C combines efficiency and reliability to offer optimum performance for a wide range of applications. With many essential features built in, including PLC capabilities for simple programming needs, dual STO safety function, braking transistor and PID control, it provides a compact solution for any installation.

Flexibility for countless applications

Excellence in motor control

Motor Control

C200, C300: Induction Motors 

C300PM: Permanent Magnet Motors

Control Mode

 

C200

C300

C300 PM 

Open loop vector or V / Hz induction motor control

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Open loop Rotor Flux Control for induction motors (RFC-A)

 ✓ 

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Sensorless permanent magnet motor control 

 

 

 ✓

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 to 120 V ±10 %
200 V to 240 V ±10 %
380 V to 480 V ±10 %
500 V to 575 V ±10 %
500 V to 690 V ±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
575 V models: 435 Vdc
690 V models: 435 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
575 V models: 990 Vdc
690 V models: 1190 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:
Frame sizes 1 - 4: No. 01/205/5383.03/18
Frame sizes 5 - 9: No. 01/205/5387.02/18

Functional safety parameters:
EN ISO 13849-1 - Cat 4, PLe
EN61800-5-2/EN62061/IEC 61508 - SIL 3

UL functional safety approval: FSPC E171230