COMMANDER C DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS

COMMANDER C
Power & Control
100 V drive: 100 V to 120 V ±10 %
200 V drive: 200 V to 240 V ±10 %
400 V drive: 380 V to 480 V ±10 %
575 V drive: 500 V to 575 V ±10 %
Supply Requirements
690 V drive: 500 V to 690 V ±10 %
Maximum supply imbalance: 2 % negative phase
sequence (equivalent to 3 % voltage imbalance
between phases)
Input Displacement Power Factor 0.97

Phase 1 and 3 (model dependent)

Power Range 0.25 to 132 kW / 0.33 to 200 hp

Input Frequency Range 45 to 66 Hz

Output Frequency/Speed Range 0 to 550 Hz

Size 1 - 4: 0.667, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 12 & 16 kHz
Switching Frequency Size 5 - 9: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 12 & 16 kHz
(Factory default = 3kHz)
150 % for 60 s (open loop mode), 180 % for 3 s
Heavy Duty Overload Capability
(RFC-A mode)
Linear V to F
Square V to F
Dynamic V to F
Operating Modes
Set Point V to F
Stator Resistance Compensation
RFC-A (enhanced open-loop performance)
Coast, Ramp, Ramp & DC Injection Braking, DC
Injection Braking with 0 Hz detect, Timed DC Injection
Stopping Modes Braking
Built-in braking transistor, external resistor required
Communication & Interfaces
Modbus RTU, EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, Ethernet,
Communications DeviceNET, CANopen, PROFINET, POWERLINK
SIMPLE, RELIABLE MOTOR CONTROL
(all available with SI-options)
0.25kW - 132kW (0.33 hp to 200hp) Fixed LED keypad
100V | 200V | 400V | 575V | 690V Remote IP66 Keypad (available as an accessory)
Keypads
Remote IP66 RTC Keypad (available as an accessory)
HMI (available as an accessory)
Commander S Highlights Connect (PC commissioning & cloning tool)
User Software Tools
• Set just 4 parameters to get your drive started (Free To Download) Machine Control Studio for on-board PLC
programming
• Plug-in options for advanced control Inputs & Outputs
• Dual Safe Torque Off (STO) 2 x Analogue input
Possible settings: 0-10 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA (No
• Up to 180% overload for high torque applications Alarm), 4-20 mA (Alarm), 4-20 mA (Error)
Analogue
• On board PLC
1 x Analogue output
• Straight forward installation and commissioning Possible settings: 0-10 V, 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA
• Easy motor pairing and performance control 3 x Digital inputs (1 frequency input)
1 x Digital input / output programmable
• Robust and reliable design Digital 1 x Digital input / output programmable (can be used
as a frequency or PWM output to represent analogue
value)
Digital Input Logic Positive or negative input logic (PNP or NPN sensors)

Relay 1 x Relay (single pole, double throw relay)

Frequency 0.02%, Analogue input 1: 11 bit plus sign,
Accuracy
Analogue input 2: 11 bit. Current typical 2%.
3 x Analogue inputs (default) / Digital inputs
programmable
Extra I/O with SI-I/O Option Module 4 x Digital input / output programmable
(Available as an Accessory)
1 x Digital input
2 x Relays
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Mounting & Environment continued
IP20
IP Rating
Conduit Box UL Type 1 ingress protection (available as an accessory)
Storage Temperature -40 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

Operating Temperature Without De-Rate -20 °C to 40 °C (-4 °F to 104 °F)

-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Frames 1 to 4
Operating Temperature with De-Rate
-20 °C to 55 °C (-4 °F to 131 °F) Frames 5 to 9
Cooling Integral cooling fan

Altitude ≤3000 m (≤1000 m no de-rate; 1000 m to 3000 m derate 1 % every 100 m)

Humidity 95 % non-condensing at 40 °C / 104 °F - EN61800-2(3k3)

Pollution Pollution degree 2 - dry, non-conducting pollution only

Reference standard IEC60068-2-27, IEC60068-2-29 bump test, IEC60068-2-64 random vibration test, IEC60068-2-6,
Vibration
EN61800-5-1 sinusoidal vibration test. Tested to Environmental Category ENV3
Mechanical Shock Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27 and IEC 60068-2-29

Frame 1 to 4 – Surface mount via mounting holes or DIN Rail mount

Mounting Methods
Frame 5 to 9 – Surface mount via mounting brackets or through-panel mount via through-panel mounting kit

Mounting Clearance 0 mm either side, 100 mm above and below

Overvoltage Category Category III (IEC/EN/KN/UL 61800-5-1)

Corrosive Environments EN 60721-3-3 ISO9223 Class C3

75 m Frame 1
100 m Frames 2 to 4
Maximum Motor Cable Length
200 m Frames 5 to 6
250 m Frames 7 to 9
Standards
CE (European Union), cUL Listed (USA and Canada), DNV (marine applications), KC (Korea), RCM (Australia/ New Zealand),
Approvals
EAC (Russian Customs Union), UKCA (United Kingdom), C-Tick (Australia)

E171230

Product Safety Standards IEC/EN/KN/UL 61800-5-1, CSA C22.2 No.274, GB12668.501-2013

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
TÜV
Functional safety parameters:
EN ISO 13849-1 - Cat 4, PLe
EN61800-5-2/EN62061/IEC 61508 - SIL 3
UL functional safety approval: FSPC E171230
IEC/ EN 61800-3 Immunity and Emissions
EN 61000-6-2: Immunity for industrial environments
Product EMC Standards EN 61000-6-4: Emissions for industrial environments
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)

Immunity Compliance Second environment (Industrial)

ISO Manufacturing facilities comply with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001

Warranty
Warranty 5 Years (warranty terms and conditions apply)

Accessories

Remote Interfaces Remote keypad IP66 Remote, IP66 RTC Keypad , HMI

Filters & Cables External EMC filters, CT communications cable

AI-485 24 V Adaptor, SI-EtherCAT, SI-PROFIBUS, SI-Ethernet , DeviceNET, SI-CANopen, SI-PROFINET , SI-POWERLINK, SI-
Communication & Feedback, SI-Options
Encoder

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Back-up & Cloning
AI-Smart Adaptor

Conduit Box For UL Type 1 ingress protection

Protection
Conformal Coating 100 % Coverage
100 V models: 175 Vdc
200 V models: 175 Vdc
DC Bus Undervoltage Error Level 400 V models: 330 Vdc
575 V models: 435 Vdc
690 V models: 435 Vdc
Frame sizes 1 - 4:

100 V models: 510 Vdc

200 V models: 510 Vdc
400V models: 870 Vdc

DC Bus Overvoltage Error Level

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 Error Programmable: Default settings: 180% for 3s, 150% for 60s

Instantaneous Overcurrent Error/Limit 220% of rated motor current

Phase Loss Error DC Bus Ripple Threshold Exceeded

Control Board Over Temperature, Inverter Model Temperature, Inverter Thermistor Temperature, Drive heatsink temperature
Overtemperature Error
exceeds 95°C (203°F)
Short Circuit Error Protection against output phase-to-phase fault

Ground Fault Error Protection against output phase-to-ground fault

Motor Thermal Protection Electronically protects the motor from over-heating due to loading conditions

Keep Running Parameter set to avoid errors and machine downtime (needs to be configured)

Dedicated Thermistor Input Avoid downtime or machine damage due to overheated motor

General
Items supplied with the drive Step-By-Step Guide, Safety Information, Grounding bracket (Frames 1 to 4), Surface mounting brackets (frame 5 to 9)
FUNCTIONALITY
Modbus RTU Communications
(available with AI-485 Adaptor)
Control Word Control

Cloning

Serial Baud Rate 600 to 115000 bps

Modbus RTU Protocol 8.2NP, 8.1NP, 8.1EP, 8.1OP

On Board PLC

User Memory Space 30 KB

Machine Control Studio

• CODESYS based
User Software Tools • Included programming languages: ladder diagram, structure text, function block diagram,
(Free to Download) instruction list, sequential function chart, continuous function chart
• Function block libraries
• On-line monitoring of program variables with user defined watch windows
• Support for on-line change of program

Pre-set Programs
Unbalanced Load Detection (Laundry Application)
(Available on Request)

Reference
4 (Selectable: Analogue Ref. 1, Analogue Ref. 2,
Selectable References
Pre-set Frequency Ref., Keypad Ref.)

Jog Reference

Up / Down % Reference (Motorised Pot)

Bi-Polar Reference

Pre-set Speeds 8

Pre-set Timer

Skip Frequencies 3

Skip Frequencies Dead Band

Local/Remote

S-Ramp

Acceleration Rates 8

Deceleration Rates 8

Frequency Input Reference (Pulse Train) 0 Hz to 100 kHz

Run Reverse

Torque Reference

Application Specific

PID Controller PI Control

PID Feedforward

PID Threshold Detector

PID Slew Rate

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Reference Configuration

Run/Stop Configuration

Input Scaling

Run Permit (Latching Run)

Limit Switches

Additional Application Parameters 64

Control

Control Mode: Linear V to F (Definable Boost)

Control Mode: Square V to F (Definable Boost)

Control Mode: Low Energy Mode (Dynamic

V to F)

Control Mode: Set Point V to F

Control Mode: Stator Resistance

Compensation

Control Mode: RFC-A (Enhanced Open-Loop

Performance)

Motor Stability Optimiser

Slip Compensation

Auto-tune: Static

Auto-tune: Rotating

Size 1 - 4: 0.667, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 12 & 16 kHz

Switching Frequency Size 5 - 9: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 12 & 16 kHz

(Factory default = 3kHz)

Catch an Already Spinning Motor

Speed Feedback via SI-Encoder Option

Second Motor Set-up

Motor Pre-Heat Control

Stop Mode: Ramp

Stop Mode: Coast

Stop Mode: Ramp & DC Injection

Stop Mode: DC Injection Braking with 0 Hz

detect

Stop Mode: Timed DC Injection Braking

Built-in Braking Transistor

(External Resistor Required)

Brake Settings (DC bus)

Programmable Braking in RFC-A Mode

Mechanical Brake Controller

Supply Loss Detection

Low DC Link Operation

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Analogue Output Control

Digital Input Control

Digital Output Control

Relay Control

Logic Function Control

Timer Function Control

Limit Switch Control

Variable Selector

Temperature Monitoring

Keypad Button Assignment

Programmable Output Current Limit

General

Diagnostics

Error History Log 8

Auto-Reset After Error

Error Time Stamping

Power Loss Ride Through

Run Time Log

Cloning Via: Modbus RTU, SD Card, Connect

Energy Meter

Security 4-digit PIN protectionw

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DIMENSIONS
Commander C200/C300 Dimentions

Overall Dimensions Mounting Dimentions Mounting Hole Dia. Weight

Frame Size mm in mm in
mm in kg lb
H W D H W D H W H W

1 160 75 130 6.30 2.95 5.1 143 53 5.7 2.08 5.0 0.20 0.75 1.65

2 205 75 150 8.07 2.95 5.9 194 55 7.63 2.17 5.0 0.20 1.3 3.0

3 226 90 160 8.90 3.54 6.3 315 70.7 8.46 2.80 5.0 0.20 1.5 3.3

4 277 115 175 10.90 4.50 6.9 265 86 10.43 3.40 6.0 0.23 3.13 6.9

5 391 143 200 15.39 5.63 7.87 375 106 14.76 4.17 6.5 0.26 7.4 16.3

6 291 210 227 15.39 8.27 8.94 378 196 14.88 7.72 7.0 0.28 14.0 30.9

7 557 270 280 21.93 10.63 11.02 538 220 21.18 8.66 9.0 0.35 28.0 61.7

8 804 310 290 31.65 12.21 11.42 884 259 30.87 10.20 9.0 0.35 52.0 114.6

9A 1069 310 290 42.09 12.21 11.42 1051 259 41.38 10.20 9.0 0.35 46.0 101.4

9E 1108 310 290 43.62 12.21 11.42 1090 259 42.91 10.20 9.0 0.35 66.5 146.6

Documentation & Downloads

Product documentation and PC tools

available for download from:
www.controltechniques.com/support

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CONNECTIONS

Typical Power Connetions Deafault Control Connections

PRODUCT CODES
C200- 03 4 00073 A - 101 00 AB100
Model: Frame Size Current Rating: CT Reserved Product Variant:
C200 – The lead product for 1 to 9
Commander C range Heavy Duty current rating x 10
AB100- Standard
C300 – As C200 + dual STO

Voltage Rating: Regional Default Setting:

1: 100 V drive (100 V to 120 V ±10 %) Drive Format: 00 – 50 Hz
2: 200 V drive (200 V to 240 V ±10 %) A – AC in AC out 01 – 60 Hz
4: 400 V drive (380 V to 480 V ±10 %) *E – AC in AC out, External
5: 575 V drive (500 V to 575 V ±10 %) line reactor
6: 690 V drive (500 V to 690 V ±10 %)

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MODEL NUMBER AND RATINGS

Variants with C3 built-in EMC filter
Heavy Duty Normal Duty
Input Frame
Product Code Max Max
Phases Size Motor Shaft Motor Shaft Motor Shaft Motor Shaft
Continuous Continuous
Power (kW) Power (hp) Power (kW) Power (hp)
Current (A) Current (A)

100/120 Vac +/-10%

C200-01100017A10100AB100 1 01 1.7 0.25 0.33

C200-01100024A10100AB100 1 01 2.4 0.37 0.5

For Normal Duty applications,
C200-02100042A10100AB100 1 02 4.2 0.75 1 use Heavy Duty ratings.

C200-02100056A10100AB100 1 02 5.6 1.1 1.5

200/240 Vac +/-10%

C200-01200017A10100AB100 1 01 1.7 0.25 0.33

C200-01200024A10100AB100 1 01 2.4 0.37 0.5

C200-01200033A10100AB100 1 01 3.3 0.55 0.75

C200-01200042A10100AB100 1 01 4.2 0.75 1

C200-02200024A10100AB100 1|3 02 2.4 0.37 0.5

C200-02200033A10100AB100 1|3 02 3.3 0.55 0.75 For Normal Duty applications,

use Heavy Duty ratings.
C200-02200042A10100AB100 1|3 02 4.2 0.75 1

C200-02200056A10100AB100 1|3 02 5.6 1.1 1.5

C200-02200075A10100AB100 1|3 02 7.5 1.5 2

C200-03200100A10100AB100 1|3 03 10 2.2 3

C200-04200133A10100AB100 1|3 04 13.3 3 3

C200-04200176A10100AB100 3 04 17.6 4 5

C200-05200250A10100AB100 3 05 25 5.5 7.5 30 7.5 10

C200-06200330A10100AB100 3 06 33 7.5 10 50 11 15

C200-06200440A10100AB100 3 06 44 11 15 58 15 20

C200-07200610A10100AB100 3 07 61 15 20 75 18.5 25

C200-07200750A10100AB100 3 07 75 18.5 25 94 22 30

C200-07200830A10100AB100 3 07 83 22 30 117 30 40

C200-08201160A10100AB100 3 08 116 30 40 149 37 50

C200-08201320A10100AB100 3 08 132 37 50 180 45 60

C200-09201760A10100AB100 3 09 176 45 60 216 55 75

C200-09202190A10100AB100 3 09 219 55 75 266 75 100

C200-09201760E10100AB100 3 09 176 45 60 216 55 75

C200-09202190E10100AB100 3 09 219 55 75 266 75 100

380/480 Vac +/-10%

C200-02400013A10100AB100 3 02 1.3 0.37 0.5

C200-02400018A10100AB100 3 02 1.8 0.55 0.75

C200-02400023A10100AB100 3 02 2.3 0.75 1

C200-02400032A10100AB100 3 02 3.2 1.1 1.5 For Normal Duty applications,

use Heavy Duty ratings.
C200-02400041A10100AB100 3 02 4.1 1.5 2

C200-03400056A10100AB100 3 03 5.6 2.2 3

C200-03400073A10100AB100 3 03 7.3 3 3

C200-03400094A10100AB100 3 03 9.4 4 5
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C200-04400135A10100AB100 3 04 13.5 5.5 7.5

C200-04400170A10100AB100 3 04 17 7.5 10

C200-05400270A10100AB100 3 05 27 11 20 30 15 20

C200-05400300A10100AB100 3 05 30 15 20 30 15 20

C200-06400350A10100AB100 3 06 35 15 25 38 18.5 25

C200-06400420A10100AB100 3 06 42 18.5 30 48 22 30

C200-06400470A10100AB100 3 06 47 22 30 63 30 40

C200-07400660A10100AB100 3 07 66 30 50 79 37 50

C200-07400770A10100AB100 3 07 77 37 60 94 45 60

C200-07401000A10100AB100 3 07 100 45 75 112 55 75

C200-08401340A10100AB100 3 08 134 55 100 155 75 100

C200-08401570A10100AB100 3 09 157 75 125 184 90 125

C200-09402000A10100AB100 3 09 200 90 150 221 110 150

C200-09402240A10100AB100 3 09 224 110 150 266 132 200

C200-09402000E10100AB100 3 09 200 90 150 221 110 150

C200-09402240E10100AB100 3 09 224 110 150 266 132 200

500/575 Vac +/-10%

C200-05500030A10100AB100 3 05 3 1.5 2 3.9 2.2 3

C200-05500040A10100AB100 3 05 4 2.2 3 6.1 4 5

C200-05500069A10100AB100 3 05 6.9 4 5 10 5.5 7.5

C200-06500100A10100AB100 3 06 10 5.5 7.5 12 7.5 10

C200-06500150A10100AB100 3 06 15 7.5 10 17 11 15

C200-06500190A10100AB100 3 06 19 11 15 22 15 20

C200-06500230A10100AB100 3 06 23 15 20 27 18.5 25

C200-06500290A10100AB100 3 06 29 18.5 25 34 22 30

C200-06500350A10100AB100 3 06 35 22 30 43 30 40

C200-07500440A10100AB100 3 07 44 30 40 53 37 50

C200-07500550A10100AB100 3 07 55 37 50 73 45 60

C200-08500630A10100AB100 3 08 63 45 60 86 55 75

C200-08500860A10100AB100 3 08 86 55 75 108 75 100

C200-09501040A10100AB100 3 09 104 75 100 125 90 125

C200-09501310A10100AB100 3 09 131 90 125 150 110 150

C200-09501040E10100AB100 3 09 104 75 100 125 90 125

C200-09501310E10100AB100 3 09 131 90 125 150 110 150

500/690 Vac +/-10%

C200-07600190A10100AB100 3 07 19 15 20 23 18.5 25

C200-07600240A10100AB100 3 07 24 18.5 25 30 22 30

C200-07600290A10100AB100 3 07 29 22 30 36 30 40

C200-07600380A10100AB100 3 07 38 30 40 46 37 50

C200-07600440A10100AB100 3 07 44 37 50 52 45 60

C200-07600540A10100AB100 3 07 54 45 60 73 55 75
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C200-08600860A10100AB100 3 08 86 75 100 108 90 125

C200-09601040A10100AB100 3 09 104 90 125 125 110 150

C200-09601310A10100AB100 3 09 131 110 150 150 132 175

Note: The listed ordering codes are for C200, 50 Hz default setting.
For C300 change the model digits (C200-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) from C200 to C300.
For 60 Hz change the Regional Default Setting digits (xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx00xxxxx) from 00 to 01.
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