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KEB History

Elevator Experience

1987

First generation of IGBT-inverters, type 58 LSVF-inverter for OTIS

1991

Second generation elevator drive series F2 with vector

controller, distribution in Europe with SIEMENS

1992

First planetary-gear-drive application with high efficiency

industrial motor and KEB two circuit brake

1996

Development of the third generation elevator drive series F4

with flux vector control. Development of regenerative power
units, series R4 for high efficient solutions

1997

Two high rise elevators with planetary-gear-drive running 600 ft./

min (3 m/s) at CARLSBERG Brewery, Denmark and LVM
insurance Muenster, Germany

1998

Added to the software the ability to control and run permanent

magnet synchronous motors (both gearless and geared)

2000

Entered the US-market with a customer based solution, Six

elevators in Malaysia with induction-gearless-machines at a
speed of 700 ft./min (3.55 m/s)

2002

Introduction of the newest elevator drive series F5 in open loop

applications, driving existing Otis high slip two speed motors

2003

Two high rise elevators with AC induction gearless machine

running in Manhattan at 700 ft./min (3.55 m/s)

2004

Numerous gearless induction and gearless permanent magnet

synchronous elevators running across North America.

2005

Development of fourth generation of elevator drive series F5

with internal positioning controller is complete, release of
second generation regen unit at year end

COMBIVERT F5 Elevator Drive

Design Features

Designed for long life time and high reliability operation

Conformal coated PCBs to protect against the environment (dust, etc.)
High carrier frequency for operation with low audible noise
Perfect load transfer when the brake opens
Peak motor currents up to 463A
Minimum component architecture
Thermostatically controlled fan
Motor contactor can be opened while current is flowing without damage
(i.e. safety circuit opens)

Small physical size with alternate low profile design for room-less installations

Power Circuit
d

h
w
wx

hx

3.5

x9.

208...230V 3 Phase
Part
Number
12.F5.M1D-PLB0
13.F5.M1E-PLB0
14.F5.M1E-PLB0
15.F5.M1G-PLB0
15.F5.M1H-PLB0
16.F5.M1H-PLB0
17.F5.M1H-PLB0
19.F5.M1R-PLB0
20.F5.M1R-PLB0
21.F5.M1R-PLB0

Motor
1)

Power
3-5
5-7.5
7.5-10
10-12
12-15
15-20
20-25
25-40
30-50
40-60

1) dependent on motor FLA

2) max for 30 seconds
3) under development

11..
6.7
7x1
x
x 13
9x7 11.4x
3.4
.4x
8.8
x10
.7
10
5.2

13.
4x2
0.5
x14

13.
4

U
x31
.5x

14

480V 3 Phase
Rated
Current
15
22
28
42
42
54
84
115
130
154

Part

Peak
2)

Current
30
36
50
72
86
118
151
172
217
270

Number
12.F5.M1E-RLB0
13.F5.M1E-RLB0
14.F5.M1E-RLB0
15.F5.M1E-RLB0
16.F5.M1G-RLB0
17.F5.M1H-RLB0
18.F5.M1H-RLB0
19.F5.M1H-RLB0
20.F5.M1H-RLB0
22.F5.M1R-RLB0
23.F5.M1U-RLB0
24.F5.M1U-RLB0
26.F5.M1U-RLB0
27.F5.M1U-RLB03)

Motor
1)

Power
3-5
5-7.5
7.5-10
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30
30-40
40-50
60-75
75-100
100-125
125-150
150 +

Rated

Peak

Current
7.6
11
14
21
27
34
40
52
65
96
124
156
210
240

Current
17
22
30
36
50
63
75
90
135
172
225
270
375
463

2)

Functionality
4

Software Features

Easy to navigate elevator specific parameter menu

Control modes: speed, torque, and position via analog or digital signals, or
serial communication bus

Direct approach to the floor use internal position control and high speed
slowdown signals

Automatic generation of one floor run profile using high speed slowdown;
eliminates intermediate speed slowdowns

Internal profile generation with independent start, accel, decel, flare, and stop
jerks as well as acceleration and deceleration rates; units in ft/sec2 , ft/sec3,
metric units also avail.

Multiple phase speed controller with speed dependent gain values

Protection against misadjusted values

Open loop or closed loop field oriented control
Multi motor: induction geared or gearless, PM sync. geared or gearless
High resolution (0.0156 rpm) low speed gearless operation mode
Set up of the motor model and current controller using the name plate data and
auto tuning

Flexible input and output configurations, selectable predefined functions with

the ability to define new as required

Safety features
Encoder / cable breakage detection
Output phase / motor mag. check
Over current detection
Under voltage error
Over voltage detection
Speed following error
Brake release check
Main contactor check
Over speed fault
Unintended motion check during idle state
Powerless switching of main contactors
Maximum speed limitation during inspection, leveling and re-leveling

Diagnostic / Adjustment Tools

Fault history, fault counters, peak current and peak voltage values
Internal data logging, records 50mSec before and after the last fault
in 2 mSec increments.

General operational log, records the usage levels, temperatures,

currents etc.

Parameters to view the I/O status, analog input voltages, output

voltage, output frequency, output current, motor torque, DC bus
voltage

Diagnostic parameter for trouble shooting encoders with serial

communication.

KEB COMBIVIS PC Software for monitoring and programming the F5

Elevator Drive.
All parameters can be quickly viewed and
adjusted through a parameter explorer.
Complete drive set up can be saved to
disk or copied to another drive for fast
commissioning of multiple cars.
Scope function allows adjuster to view real
time operation of the elevator drive.
Typical parameters to monitor are:
commanded speed, actual speed, motor
current and motor torque. Additionally,
analog input and output signals, digital
inputs and outputs, drive temperature, DC
bus voltage, output voltage, encoder
position, ...and many more, can be
monitored.

Open loop

Control Flexibility

The ideal solution for retrofitting old elevators and keeping the exiting machine.

Your advantage:

Maintains constant speed in both up and down, loaded and unload conditions

Works even with old high slip (> 10%) two speed motors

Easy adjustment only by entering only the motor nameplate data and measuring
the winding resistance (can be measured by the elevator drive after installation)

Good floor leveling , load independent, + 0.1 inches

Saves installation costs

Special features

Enter the motor nameplate data and the drive

tunes itself for the motor

Output-phase check before brake opening and

during the run for maximum safety

Digital input for brake release check (monitors

the brake micro-switch to eliminate drive
through of the brake and provide smooth start)

Digital input for main contactor check (verifies the contactor is switching
between each run)

Main contactor output to control the contactor and provide powerless

switching of the contactor

Positioning controller still works, even when running the motor open loop,
uses a position sensor in the hoistway instead.

Example:
positioning using
hoistway encoder but
without motor encoder

Closed loop
By installing a feedback interface card
the F5 Elevator Drive is ready for closed loop
operation. With these feedback cards it is possible
to control both AC induction as well as permanent
magnet, synchronous motors.
The options are as follows:

Incremental TTL, HTL, with SUB-D

connector or plug in screw terminals

SinCos
Resolver
Hiperface

Endat
UVW
SSI

In addition, KEB can supply pre-manufactured encoder cables,

simplifying field installation and reducing time spent trouble
shooting bad connections. These high quality cables are made
of double shielded twisted pairs for maximum noise immunity.
KEB recommends the use of shielded motor cables to ensure
trouble free operation over the life time of the elevator control.

Special closed loop features

Detection of over speed, unintended motion, and

speed following errors

High speed run and/or deceleration confirmation

based on motor speed

Fast rollback compensation for a smooth

transition from brake to motor

High performance speed regulation, ensures

accurate tracking or speed profile.

Positioning control using motor encoder

Full support of advanced encoder functions
(HIPERFACE, EnDat), stores motor data, encoder
position, etc.

High Performance

Gearless Solutions

KEB Elevator Drives have operated with

KEBgearless AC

elevator motors for almost ten

years. All of our experience from this period
has now been put into the development of the
new F5 Elevator Drive.
The resulting functionality:

Special gearless mode - designed to handle the

rigors of low speed operation: higher speed
resolution (0.015 rpm), greater internal value
resolution, optimized control loops and gain values

Exceptional load transfer from brake to motor - with permanent magnet motors,
accurate load weighing is often not required

High resolution encoder interface - supports over 1,000,000 ppr

High bandwidth speed and current loop - compensates for torque ripple often
found in inexpensive PM gearless motors

Position control
Position control is the latest
development to help the elevator
control manufacturer reduce the
overall system costs. Naturally,
some of these savings are also
relevant for the contractor.

This system is based on a typical hoistway with

switches or sensors for the floor levels and door
zones. With such a solution the high-speed and
intermediate speed slowdowns are eliminated.
System capabilities:
Ideal for elevators 350 ft/min (1.7 m/s) or less
and up to 15 stops

Handles different floor to floor distances

Floor heights can be learned by the drive

In the most basic mode, the position control

calculates a one floor run from the standard
high speed slow down

Dispatching remains the task of the

controller

Automatically adjusts slowdown on position

guided curve - complete pattern jerks,
accel. & decel. rates can be defined

Absolute position encoders can be used

from the car top or from the governor cable
to eliminate floor search

Power Quality
Low disturbance, low distortion and
compliance are appearing in building specifications
more and more. The heavy usage of switch mode power
electronics has resulted in greater power quality
problems and thus the need for greater compliance to the
accepted standards.
KEB has long been involved in these
developments starting with special EMI filters,
active power factor correction, and now finally to
harmonic mitigation. We can offer a complete
range of filter products to meet these
specifications world wide.
EMI Filters 230V/480V EN12015
Part Number

Features

EMI-filters according to EN 12015

and optimized for elevator drives

Special designs for a delta

connected supply

Low ground leakage currents

Guaranteed performance
Assistance in the design phase
IEEE 519 compliant THD8%,
(5% and 15% also available)

Rated
Fits
Current housing

13.E5.T60-1051/1001/1011
14.E4.T60-1051/1001
15.E4.T60-1051/1001
15.E5.T60-1011
16.E4.T60-1051/1001
17.E5.T60-1011
18.E4.T60-1051/1001
18.E5.T60-1011
19.E4.T60-1051/1001
19.E5.T60-1011
20.E4.T60-1051/1001
22.E4.T60-1051/1001
23.E4.T60-1051/1001
25.E4.T60-1051/1001

Dimensions
wx h x d

Weight

[A]
16
22
30

D
E
E

[in]
3.5 x 11.22 x 1.6
5.1 x 13.9 x 2.0
5.1 x 13.9 x 2.0

[lb]
2.86
3.3
3.3

50

7.1 x 16.3 x 2.2

7.04

65

11.8 x 17.5 x 2.6

11.22

75

11.8 x 17.5 x 2.6

13.2

110
130
180
250

R
R
-

10.6 x 16.5 x 2.5

10.6 x 16.5 x 2.5
18.7 x 4.0 x 9.5
24.8 x 4.3 x 9.5

18.7
19.8
28.6
35.2

-1051 for Delta line, -1001 for Wye line, -1011 for choke and EMI filter in one package.

Harmonic Filters 480V THD8%

Part number

Prated

Irated

Dimensions
wx h x d

Weight

12.Z1.C04-1000
13.Z1.C04-1000
14.Z1.C04-1000
15.Z1.C04-1000
16.Z1.C04-1000
17.Z1.C04-1000
18.Z1.C04-1000
19.Z1.C04-1000
20.Z1.C04-1000
21.Z1.C04-1000
22.Z1.C04-1000
23.Z1.C04-1000
24.Z1.C04-1000
25.Z1.C04-1000
26.Z1.C04-1000
27.Z1.C04-1000

[HP]
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
200

[A]
8.6
11
15
22
30
38
45
54
68
82
104
136
163
190
226
271

[in]
8.6x4.7x8.0
9.6x4.5x9.6
11.5x4.6x10.9
11.5x5.4x9.4
13.9x5.6x12.4
13.9x6.6x13.5
13.9x7.2x12.8
13.9x7.6x12.8
15.3x7.2x13.3
16.2x7.6x15.2
16.2x8.4x15.9
18.9x8.3x16.1
21.7x9.5x18.6

[lb]
27.5
29.7
38.5
56.1
80.3
102.3
122.1
139.7
162.8
203.5
237.6
352
378.4

Small physical size due to special core

design

Optimized for use with back up power

generators

Protects the drive from voltage transients

Increased drive lifetime
Line Voltage and Current

Voltage and Current into Drive

Complete Solutions
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Regen Units
All elevator systems consume
large amounts of energy both directly
and indirectly. In today's energy
dependent society, the costs both
economic and environmental are
continuously rising.
Due to similar tendencies in the
European market, KEB developed in
1996-97 a line regen system to address
these concerns. Now we are on the
verge of releasing our second
generation regen system to the world
market.

The KEB regen advantage

Energy savings - returns overhauling load energy back to the line supply.

Elimination of the braking resistors - the size of the cooling (HVAC) system for
the machine room can be reduced, offsetting the up front cost of the regen
system. Furthermore, the operating cost of the cooling system is reduced.

Competitive compatibility - the KEB regen system can be used not only with
KEB elevator drives but also with those of our competition. Get the same benefit
even when you use a different drive.

No decrease in power quality - the base KEB regen system creates the same
level of harmonic distortion on the line, as does a standard drive without regen.

IEEE 519 compliant - when using a KEB harmonic filter

together with the KEB regen system the result is a
solution which meets the requirements of IEEE519 for
power quality.

Easy to install - normally nothing to adjust, simply turn it

on and it runs when the elevator does.

User interface - display & keypad for diagnostic

service, COMBIVIS software can also be used to graph
performance.

High regen system efficiency - greater then 98%, minimal lost energy on return.
Modular sizes - to match the up front investment with the required demand, i.e.
a gearless system will have more returned energy than a geared, therefore a
gearless system would need a larger regen module.

Green - Line Voltage

Red - line current
Blue -line current wit
harmonic filter

Elevator Brakes
Mechanical spring set brakes have long been a key
product line for KEB. By working together with various motor
manufacturers and machine builders, we have supplied our brakes
to the world elevator market for over fifteen years.
We are known for providing brakes that meet the following criteria:

Highest quality and level of safety

High reliability and long lifetime
Easy installation with minimal field adjustment required
High torque yet quiet release and engagement
COMBISTOP xx.38.DDN-xxxx

Based on our new brake design, the type 38, we can offer many new possibilities.

Single modules, type 38.DDN single, for conventional installations

Silent operation < 65dB!

Redundant double module, type 38.DDN double, for newer installations

requiring brake redundancy (i.e. one operating brake and one safety
brake). TV approved and EN 81 conformation in elevator applications
as a redundant brake safety device.

Custom flanges and mounting configurations

Construction features

IP40 - Standard, IP65 / IP66

Springs are corrosion protected, and internally mounted with fixed stroke, 10.000.000 strokes
minimum operation (equals about 30 years of operation)

Faster reaction/switching time due to lower magnetic remanence in special armature

Coil is IP66 (sealed epoxy) Class F insulation standard, Class H optional

Housing is produced from a forging (No air pockets or air bubbles which can reduce the
housing strength or shear and scrap the moving springs). Larger sizes are produced from solid
material.

Long-term storage is no problem (-25C...+70C)

Micro switch(es) for brake release verification
Flange type, hand release, dust protection ring, terminal box style are other options
Splined connection between shaft and friction plate provides high torque with high service
factor.
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 KEB 00.00.000-9LFT 09/2005 - Subject to technical changes -

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KEB America, Inc.

5100 Valley Industrial Blvd. South
Shakopee, MN 55379
Ph: 952-224-1400, Fax: 952-224-1499
Internet: www.kebamerica.com E-mail: info@kebamerica.com