Appendix 4. Explanation of Large Capacity Spindle Unit Specifications. Mitsubishi Electric MDS-C1 Series
Mitsubishi Electric MDS-C1 Series is a numerical control unit known for its AC servo and spindle drive capabilities. This industrial-grade device seamlessly integrates with various machine tools, empowering users with precise control over their operations. To ensure optimal performance and safety, it comes with a comprehensive instruction manual guiding users through installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures.
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Appendix 4. Explanation of Large Capacity Spindle
Unit Specifications
Appendix 4-1 Explanation of large capacity spindle unit specifications .................................................A4-2
Appendix 4-1-1 Outline .......................................................................................................................A4-2
Appendix 4-1-2 List of units ................................................................................................................A4-2
Appendix 4-1-3 Selection of AC reactor (B-AL), contactor and NFB .................................................A4-2
Appendix 4-1-4 Outline dimension drawings ......................................................................................A4-3
Appendix 4-1-5 Panel cut dimension drawing ....................................................................................A4-8
Appendix 4-1-6 Heating value ............................................................................................................A4-9
Appendix 4-1-7 Selecting the power capacity ....................................................................................A4-9
Appendix 4-1-8 Selecting the wire size ..............................................................................................A4-9
Appendix 4-1-9 Drive unit connection screw size.............................................................................A4-10
Appendix 4-1-10 Connecting each unit ............................................................................................A4-10
Appendix 4-1-11 Restrictions............................................................................................................A4-12
Appendix 4-1-12 Parameters............................................................................................................A4-13
Appendix 4-1-13 Precautions ...........................................................................................................A4-14
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Appendix 4. Explanation of Large Capacity Spindle Unit Specifications
Appendix 4-1 Explanation of large capacity spindle unit specifications
Appendix 4-1-1 Outline
The MDS-B-SP Series large capacity spindle unit (37KW, 45KW, 55KW) is an expanded capacity version of the MDS-C1-SP Series standard spindle unit (30KW or less).
Additional items related to the increased capacity are explained in this section.
Appendix 4-1-2 List of units
<Power supply unit> <Spindle drive unit>
Type
Capacity
(kW)
Weight
(kg)
B-CVE-450
B-CVE-550
45 20 B-SP-370
55 21 B-SP-450
37 20
45 21
B-SP-550 55 21
(Note) Use the MDS-C1-CV-370 for the power supply unit 37kW.
Appendix 4-1-3 Selection of AC reactor (B-AL), contactor and NFB
Always mount the AC reactor and contactor shown below on the input side of each power supply unit
(B-CVE-450, 550).
(Note 1) Always mount one contactor for each power supply unit when using the MDS-B-CVE-450 or
550. The power supply unit could be damaged if the contactor is omitted or shared with another unit.)
(Note 2) Always mount one AC reactor for each power supply unit. The power supply unit could be damaged if the AC reactor is omitted or shared.
The selection of the NFB when using only one power supply unit is shown below for reference.
Capacity
Type
(kW)
Weight
(kg)
Power supply unit type
AC reactor (ordered part)
Recommended contactor
(special order part)
Recommended NFB
(special order part)
MDS-B-CVE-450 MDS-B-CVE-550
B-AL-45K B-AL-55K
S-N150 S-N180
NF225CS3P-200A NF400CS3P-300A
(Note) Even when OFF, an earth leakage current of maximum 15mA flows at the coil connection terminal MC1 for the power supply unit's external contactor. Thus, when using a contactor other than that recommended above, do not use the contactor that can be turned ON at 15mA or less or cannot be turned OFF at 15mA. When using a contactor with an internal electronic circuit, consult with the contactor manufacturer and make sure that the contactor will operate correctly even if an earth leakage current of 15mA or less flows.
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Appendix 4-1-4 Outline dimension drawings
The I bolt mounting hole is provided only at the top of the MDS-B-CVE-550 and MDS-B-SP-450, 550.
The I bolt (size: M10) is not enclosed and must be prepared by the user. Use an I bolt with a 13 to 25mm long thread.
(1) MDS-B-CVE-450
180
AIR FLOW
Fin
L+
L–
L+
L–
L11 L12
MC1
L21 L22
MC2
L1 L2 L3
60
4-ø6 hole
120
240
60 63 146 114
(Note) Always install a large capacity drive unit in the left side of power supply unit, and connect TE2(L+,L-) with DC connection bar.
[Unit : mm]
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(2) MDS-B-CVE-550
2-M10 screw for I-bolt mounting
Only on top
180
AIR
FLOW
Fin
L+
L–
L+
L–
L11 L12
MC1
L21 L22
MC2
L1 L2 L3
60
4-ø6 hole
180
300
60 63 146
120
(Note) Always install a large capacity drive unit in the left side of power supply unit, and connect TE2(L+,L-) with DC connection bar.
[Unit : mm]
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(3) MDS-B-SP-370
180
AIR FLOW
Fin
L+
L–
L11 L21
U V W
60
4-ø6 hole
120
240
60 62 146 114
(Note) Always install a large capacity drive unit in the left side of power supply unit, and connect TE2(L+,L-) with DC connection bar.
[Unit : mm]
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(4) MDS-B-SP-450/550
2-M10 screw for I-bolt mounting
Only on top
180
AIR
FLOW
Fin
L11 L21
60
U V W
4-ø6 hole
180
300
60
L+
L–
63 146 120
(Note) Always install a large capacity drive unit in the left side of power supply unit, and connect TE2(L+,L-) with DC connection bar.
[Unit : mm]
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Appendix 4. Explanation of Large Capacity Spindle Unit Specifications
1) 45kW
(for wire connection)
6-M6 screw
M5 screw
FG connection position
(with grounding mark)
PE connection position
Terminal cover
MAIN
L11
L12
DRIVE
L21
L22
70
±1
L31
L32
4-8×15 slot
(mounting slot)
2) 55kW
6-M10 screw
(for wire connection)
M5 screw
FG connection position
4-10×15 slot
(mounting slot)
Terminal cover
MAIN
L11
L12
DRIVE
L21
L22
L31
L32
200
±1.5
PE connection position
(with grounding mark)
215
±2.5
220
±2.5
[Unit : mm]
ACL type
Compatible power supply unit
D
3
D Weight
B-AL-45K MDS-B-CVE-450 120 160 12.8kg
(6) DC connection bar
[Unit : mm]
ACL type
Compatible power supply unit
φ 12
D
3
D Weight
B-AL-55K MDS-B-CVE-550 200
12 x 24 long hole
(17)
89
57.5
14.5
(Note) This DC connection bar is a set of two DC connection bars.
3
POINT
1. These DC connection bars are accessories.
2. Always install a large capacity drive unit in the left side of power supply unit, and connect TE2(L+,L-) with DC connection bar.
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Appendix 4-1-5 Panel cut dimension drawing
Square hole
Square hole
8-M5 screw
Spindle drive unit mounting side Power supply unit mounting side
(Front view)
Unit [mm]
Sym- bol
H
W
H1
H2
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
Power supply unit
MDS-B-CVE-450 MDS-B-CVE-550
Symbol
360±0.3 360±0.3 H
Spindle drive unit
MDS-B-SP-370 MDS-B-SP-450 MDS-B-SP-550
360±0.3 360±0.3 360±0.3
222±1 282±1 282±1
341±1 341±1 341±1
10±0.5 10±0.5 10±0.5
– – –
120±0.3 180±0.3 180±0.3
51±0.5 51±0.5 51±0.5
– – –
– – –
(Note 1) The spindle drive unit must be mounted to the left of the power supply unit looking from the front of the unit. The panel must be cut taking this into consideration.
(Note 2) L+ and L– connection conductors are enclosed with the MDS-B-CVE-450 and 550 capacities, so provide space between the units according to the dimensions shown above.
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Appendix 4-1-6 Heating value
Power supply unit Spindle drive unit
Heating value (W) Type Type
MDS-B-CVE-450
MDS-B-CVE-550
MDS-B-SP-550
Heating value (W)
850
1000
1200
(Note 1) The heating value is the value at the continuous rated output.
(Note 2) Use the following expressions as a guide for the heating value outside the panel when mounting in an enclosed structure.
Unit Heating value outside panel
MDS-B-CVE-450, 550
Heating value outside panel =
(B-CVE heating value -30) × 0.75
MDS-B-SP-370, 450, 550
Heating value outside panel =
(B-SP heating value -40) × 0.75
Appendix 4-1-7 Selecting the power capacity
The power capacity required for the power supply unit is shown below.
Power supply unit type Power capacity (kVA)
MDS-B-CVE-450 63
MDS-B-CVE-550 77
Appendix 4-1-8 Selecting the wire size
(1) Recommended wire size for power lead-in wire
Regardless of the motor type, select the wire size as shown below using the power supply unit capacity as a reference.
Power supply unit type
MDS-B-CVE-450
MDS-B-CVE-550
Recommended wire size for power-lead-in wire
HIV60mm
2
HIV80mm
2
(2) Recommended wire size for spindle motor output wire
Regardless of the motor type, select the wire size as shown below using the spindle drive unit capacity as a reference.
Spindle drive unit type
MDS-B-SP-370
MDS-B-SP-450
MDS-B-SP-550
Recommended wire size for spindle motor output wire
HIV50mm
2
HIV60mm
2
HIV80mm
2
(3) L+, L– link bar wire size
Power supply unit type
MDS-B-CVE-450
MDS-B-CVE-550
L+, L– link bar wire size
Dedicated link bars are enclosed as accessories (always use accessories)
Dedicated link bars are enclosed as accessories (always use accessories)
(Note) The wire sizes above for the MDS-B-CVE-450/550 are the values when connecting to the terminal section on the left front.
(4) L11, L21, MC1
Regardless of the spindle drive unit and power supply unit capacities, use an IV2mm
2
or more wire size.
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Appendix 4-1-9 Drive unit connection screw size
Power supply unit Spindle drive unit
Type
MDS-B-CVE-450 MDS-B-CVE-550
Left Right Left Right
MDS-B-SP-370
MDS-B-SP-450
MDS-B-SP-550
L1, L2, L3
U, V, W
L+, L–
L11, L21
M8 M10 – –
M10 M6 M10 M6 M10 M10
MC1 M4 M4 – –
Appendix 4-1-10 Connecting each unit
The wiring system is the same as the MDS-C1 Series. (Refer to the wiring system example below.)
Note that there are restrictions to the mounting and selection, so refer to the Restrictions given in
Section Appendix 5-1-11.
(a) When using MDS-C1-CV-370 or smaller
NC
MDS-B-SP(H)
-370 to 550
To terminator or battery unit
MDS-C1-CV
-260 to 370
MDS-C1-Vx
L11 L21
L+
L–
U V W
L+
L11
L21
MC1
L1 L2 L3
L–
U V W
L+
L
–
L11
L21
MC Contactor
AC reactor
B-AL
ENC
MAG
Spindle motor
PLG
NFB
For motor blower
NFB
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3ø 200VAC 50Hz
3ø 200 to 220VAC 60Hz
Servomotor
Appendix 4. Explanation of Large Capacity Spindle Unit Specifications
(b) When using MDS-B-CVE-450, 550
NC
MDS-B-SP(H)-370 to 550
To terminator or battery unit
MDS-B-CVE-450 to 550 MDS-C1-Vx
Always use the link bar enclosed with
MDS-B-CVE.
L11L21
U V
L+
L–
W
L+
L–
Upper step
L11L12 MC1
L21L22 MC2
Lower step
L1 L2 L3
L11
L21
U V W
Contactor
AC reactor
Servomotor
B-AL
ENC
MAG
Spindle motor
PLG
NFB
For motor blower NFB
3ø 200VAC 50Hz
3ø 200 to 220VAC 60Hz
(Note 1) Connect the L11, L21 and MC1 external connections without removing the conductors connected between L21 and L22, L22 and MC2, and L11 and L12 of the MDS-B-CVE-450,
550.
(L12, L22 and MC2 are for special specifications, and normally, the external connection is not required.)
(Note 2) Always connect the contactor to MC1 so that it can be controlled with the drive unit's internal signal. The power supply unit could be damaged if the contactor is turned ON and OFF with a separate user-prepared sequence.
(Note 3) One end of the contactor coil is connected to the MC1 terminal and the other end is connected to the power supply. The phase on the side connected to the power supply must be different from the phase connected to the power supply unit's L21.
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Appendix 4-1-11 Restrictions
(1) Mounting
Always mount the MDS-B-SP-370,450, 550 on the left of the power supply unit.
When using MDS-B-CVE-450, 550, always use the enclosed link bar to connect L+ and L- on the
MDS-B-SP-370, 450, 550.
(a) Layout when connecting only one spindle drive unit to power supply unit.
Mount the power supply on the right and the spindle drive unit on the left.
Always cut the panel according to the panel cut dimension drawings shown in Appendix 5-1-5.
<Example 1>
MDS-B-SP-450 MDS-B-CVE-450
(b) Layout when connecting multiple drive units to a large capacity power supply unit
The following number of servo/spindle drive units can be additionally connected.
•
When MDS-B-CVE-450 and MDS-B-SP-370 are combined, 9kW (=45kW–37kW+1kW)
worth of units.
•
When MDS-B-CVE-550 and MDS-B-SP-450 are combined, 11kW (=55kW–45kW+1kW)
worth of units.
•
When MDS-B-CVE-450 and MDS-B-SP-370 are combined, 19kW (=55kW–37kW+1kW)
worth of units.
In this case, arrange the MDS-B-SP-370, 450 to the left of MDS-B-CVE-450, 550 as shown in the panel cut dimension drawings in Appendix 5-1-5. Mount the additional drive units to the right of the MDS-B-CVE-450, 550.
If the spindle motor output differs from the spindle drive unit output, the above, excluding the layout, may not always apply. (This is because the power supply unit's output is determined by the motor output.)
<Example 2>
MDS-
B-SP-370
MDS-
B-CVE-450
MDS-
C1-V1-45×2
(2-axis)
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(2) Selection
(a) When using the MDS-B-CVE-450, 550, one of the B-SP-370, 450, 550 units must be selected for the drive units connected to this power supply unit.
Only one MDS-B-SP-370, 450, 550 can be connected to one MDS-B-CVE-450, 550.
(b) When using MDS-B-SP-370, 450 or 550, the following power supply unit must be selected.
•
When using MDS-B-SP-370: Select MDS-C1-CV-260 or more or MDS-B-CVE-450 or 550
•
When using MDS-B-SP-450: Select MDS-C1-CV-300 or more or MDS-B-CVE-450 or 550
•
When using MDS-B-SP-550: Select MDS-C1-CV-370 or more or MDS-B-CVE-450 or 550
Note that if the total of the servo/spindle motor output corresponds to the above power supply unit with the normal selection method, that capacity power supply unit can be selected.
When total of servo/spindle motor output is 23kW or less: Select MDS-C1-CV-260
When total of servo/spindle motor output is 23.1kW or more: Select power supply unit with normal selection method.
When total of servo/spindle motor output is 27kW or less: Select MDS-C1-CV-300
When total of servo/spindle motor output is 27.1kW or more: Select power supply unit with normal selection method.
When total of servo/spindle motor output is 31kW or less: Select MDS-C1-CV-370
When total of servo/spindle motor output is 31.1kW or more: Select power supply unit with normal selection method.
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Appendix 4-1-12 Parameters
The parameters added and changed in respect to the 30kW or smaller drive unit are shown below. The parameters other than those shown below are the same as the 30kW or smaller capacity. For details on the parameters, refer to "MDS-C1 SERIES INSTRUCTION MANUAL" (BNP-B2365)
No. Abbr.
Parameter name
Standard
Details Setting setting
Set the spindle drive unit's capacity type.
(HEX setting)
Setting Unit capacity Setting Unit capacity
0000 --- 0010 MDS-B-SP-550
0001 MDS-C1-SP-075 0011 ---
0002 MDS-C1-SP-15 0012 ---
--- 0003 MDS-C1-SP-22 0013
0004 MDS-C1-SP-37 0014
0005 MDS-C1-SP-55 0015
SP039 ATYP* Drive unit type 0006 MDS-C1-SP-75 0016
---
---
--- 0000 to FFFF 0000
--- 0007 MDS-C1-SP-110 0017
0008 MDS-C1-SP-150 0018
0009 MDS-C1-SP-185 0019
000A MDS-C1-SP-220 001A
000B MDS-C1-SP-260 001B
000C MDS-C1-SP-300 001C
000D MDS-B-SP-370 001D
000E MDS-B-SP-450 001E
000F MDS-C1-SP-04 001F
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
When the CN4 connector of the drive unit and the power supply are connected, setting below is necessary.
SP041 PTYP*
Power supply type
To validate the external emergency stop function, add
40h.
(HEX setting)
Unit capacity
External emergency stop invalid
External emergency stop valid
0000 to FFFF 0000
MDS-C1-CV-260
MDS-C1-CV-300
0126 0166
0130 0170
MDS-C1-CV-370
MDS-B-CVE-450
0137 0177
0145 0185
MDS-B-CVE-550 0155 0195
Parameters with an asterisk * in the abbreviation, such as ATYP*, are validated with the NC power turned ON again.
Appendix 4-1-13 Precautions
After turning the power OFF, wait at least 15 seconds before turning it ON again.
If the power is turned ON within 15 seconds, the drive unit's control power may not start up correctly.
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Frequently asked questions
No, operating the unit with the front cover removed is strictly prohibited due to exposed high voltage terminals and charged sections that pose an electric shock hazard.
Wait at least 15 minutes after turning the power OFF to allow the unit to discharge before starting any maintenance or inspection work.
No, applying a voltage other than the specified value can lead to ruptures or damage to the unit.
Use only the servomotor's hanging bolts for transportation and avoid holding the cables, axis, or detector during the process.