MV4 Series

The compact, general purpose medium voltage drive

GE
Power Conversion
ecomagination
Enabling increased efficiency,
accuracy and flexibility in your
processes, GE offers an advanced air-
cooled medium voltage drive for
efcient motor control. Building on
our extensive experience, the MV4
Series drive provides a exible modular
approach using common building
blocks to achieve a customized
solution. Easy to install and maintain,
the MV4 Series can save space in
the electrical room, and offer high
availability all critical factors to
improving your performance and
process effectiveness.
All MV4 Series drives come equipped
with Visor Connect a remote
monitoring system which connects
the device to GEs global experts
for immediate service support
when needed and helps prevent
unscheduled downtime.
The MV4 Series is part of GEs medium
voltage drive family which offers a
wide power range at various voltages
to cover a variety of applications.
Simpler, smaller and lighter
with high performance
Our high efciency drive provides
low heat losses and low harmonics
in a small footprint, without the need
for a transformer and external lters.
Modular ratings and a common
building block with la carte option
packaging
Scalable in power rating with fewer
spares required and low cost of
ownership.
Multilevel medium voltage topology
using standard low voltage IGBTs
and modular building blocks that are
quick and easy to service.
Drive technology for the challenges
of tomorrow
Benets:
The MV4 Series belongs to GEs wide range of drives for all applications.


5-6.6
4.16
3.3
2.4
2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 20.0 22.5 25.0 27.5 30.0 32.5 35.0 81.0
2-3 x MV7900
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Why a variable frequency drive?
Industry sector Applications
Petrochemicals,
oil and gas
Pumps, compressors, soft starters, electrical
submersible pumps, extruders, blowers, mixers
Water Pumps, blowers, aerators
HVAC Chillers, fans
Power generation
ID fans, FD fans, feed water pumps, transfer/booster
pumps, conveyors, centrifuges, wind turbines
Cement and mining Mills, crushers, pumps, fans, conveyors
Paper and pulp Vacuum pumps, chippers, reners
Metals Fans, pumps
Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
regulate motor speed to control the
ow and pressure of blowers or pumps
without dampers or throttling valves.
This results in energy savings and no
output waste. VFDs also provide a soft
start to the motors, reducing the stress
on driven load and resulting in lower
maintenance costs.
A VFD manages power based on actual
demand and uses only the energy
required by the driven equipment to
provide valuable energy savings.
When starting large motors with VFDs,
current inrush peaks are eliminated.
The VFD gradually ramps the motor
up to speed by varying output voltage,
current and frequency for a soft start.
MV4 Series A game-changing product
Key benets Simple & efcient control
of your process
Power quality benets
Process control benets
Avoid peak demand charges
Appropriate power usage
in response to load
Variable frequency drives can be used in a variety of
industries and applications
Transformerless Active Front-End
(AFE) design for higher efciency and
smaller footprint
Modular construction for easy
maintenance and lower cost of
ownership
Arc ash protected
High availability with power
channel bypass option
Quick and easy installation
Four-quadrant operation for
regenerative braking and greater
energy savings
Visor Connect supports warranty
with remote real-time support and
advice
Low input harmonics for better
power grid performance
Unity power factor to increase
energy savings
Motor-friendly output suitable
for new and retrot applications
Power dip ride-through to eliminate
nuisance trips
Under-voltage operation to sustain
the process
Flying start into spinning load for
quick ramp-up of process
Ease of set-up & diagnostics
Critical speed avoidance to ride-
through the resonance frequencies
Economy-mode feature to optimize
energy usage
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Key benets
Simpler, smaller and lighter, while
limiting the supply harmonics and
increasing the motor insulation life
Reduced heat load and smaller
space and HVAC requirements
in the control room
Lower transportation costs due to
the smaller size and low weight
Easy power module replacement
Common building blocks reduced
spare parts cost and lower cost of
ownership
Power scalability
Enclosure and doors reinforced
against arc ash effect
Equipped with over-pressure
relief vents
The MV4 Series utilizes rugged IGBT
power modules that provide high
reliability with a low life-cycle cost.
The modular design includes common
power modules that are used for both
Active Front End (AFE) and inverter.

The standard power module reduces
the overall MTTR (module replacement
in ve minutes) and increases the
availability of the drive.
VSI
(Transformer + DFE)
CSI AFE
MV4 Series drive
(VSI AFE)
VFD 98% 97% 97.5%
Transformer 98%
System Efciency 96% 97% 97.5%
VSI: Voltage Source Inverter; CSI: Current Source Inverter; AFE: Active Front End; DFE: Diode Front End; Efficiency at full load and full speed
The MV4 Series drive can be supplied
with power channel isolating
contactors to allow for continued
operation in the event of failure of one
of the parallel power sections. In that
case, the VFD control will determine
the failed power section, isolate it and
restart into the spinning motor.
The VFD output power is reduced, and
the motor load is limited to the VFD
available power. The VFD can then be
repaired during a scheduled downtime.

Three cables in; three cables out
Top, bottom or both cable entry/exit
Quick installation for lower cost of
ownership
Less process downtime for greater
plant output
In addition to power channel bypass
the VFD can be supplied with an
optional N+1 redundant power
channel. With this option, the VFD will
continue to operate at full power in the
event of a power channel failure.
Ability to transmit power back to the
utility lines, helping to save energy
Inherent braking capability to slow
high inertia loads quickly such as
ID fans without the need for braking
resistors
Excellent ability to overhaul loads
such as downhill conveyors
Modular construction
Arc ash protected design
for personnel safety
Transformerless AFE design
The transformerless design delivers higher efciency for greater available power.
Low losses reduce air-conditioning requirements in the control room and overall
cost of ownership.
Quick and easy installation Four quadrant operation
Power channel bypass
option
VFD can operate at reduced power with a failed channel.
Power channel bypass
with N+1 redundancy option
VFD can operate at full power with a failed channel.
High efciency and low losses
High availability
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Visor Connect provides secured
remote connection to GE equipment
(outside the control network).
Remote connection enables GEs
service engineers to provide real-time
support, ongoing health analytics
and key performance indicators
(KPIs), as well as basic conguration
management support.

Key benets
Reduce unscheduled downtime
Real-time support and advice
Customers can access GEs
global Services organization 24/7,
365 days a year from anywhere in
the world
Dedicated
Portal
GE remote
engineer
Remote Connection Site Equipment
Central Data
Warehouse
and Analytics
Visor Connect
with Procy
historian
GE Global
Service Operations Machines
Drives
Automation
& DP
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Clean power input
IEEE 519-1992 standard compliant
No external lters
No harmonic disturbance
to other online equipment
Unity power factor for energy
savings
No need for power factor
correction equipment
VARs supplied to utility lines by
VFD as an option
Sinusoidal output waveforms
no additional stress on motor
Low VFD-induced torque ripple
No special motor insulation
No motor de-rating
Works with standard motors
Good for new and retrot
applications
Power quality benets
Visor Connect: Remote connection
to equipment, monitoring and support
Motor-friendly output
drive of choice for new
and retrot applications
Unity power factor
Low input harmonics
Anywhere Customer Site
Visor DMZ
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Lower capital cost
Smaller installed footprint
Less maintenance
Reduced spare parts inventory
Start multiple motors one-by-one
and transfer them on utility lines
Run the last motor continuously on
VFD at variable speed
Increased energy savings
Standard product customizable
with pre-engineered options
IP42 enclosure
Step-down transformer for
higher input voltages
Input switchgear
Redundant fan
Multiple motor operation
Additional I/Os
Full voltage bypass
Communication protocols
Other customer-specic options
The MV4 Series drive provides six-cycle
power loss ride-through and keeps the
process running without tripping.
The MV4 Series operates continuously
and provides available power to the
motor at a lower input supply voltage
(up to 70% of nominal voltage).
The MV4 Series offers the ability to
catch and take control of a spinning
load without any damaging torque
impacting the equipment if started
while the load is already spinning.
Standard control interface offers
digital inputs/outputs and analog
inputs/outputs as standard. Each
of these inputs/outputs can be
programmed to a variety of different
functions for exibility.
Touchscreen operator interface
allows for quick, user-friendly
programming. Screens for fault
parameters and meters are user
congurable.
The MV4 Series drive can be
programmed for up to three critical
frequency bands and ride-through
these without any resonance issues.
Most centrifugal pump and fan
applications are sized for worst-case
operating conditions and typically
operate well below the full speed and
full power point.

The MV4 Series drive is supplied with
a user-congurable economy-mode
setting for applications larger than
single channel 1250 HP/1 MW. The VFD
control initiates the standby of parallel
power sections that are not required
to meet the operating load conditions,
increasing the overall efciency and
reducing power consumption.
For example, if a fan is operating at
no more than 88% of the rated speed,
the load requires 68% or less of the
rated power, allowing the drive to
conserve energy by placing one power
channel in standby.
Process control benets MV4 Series drive options
Flying start
into a spinning load
la carte option packaging
Up and down
synchronous transfer
One drive for multiple motors
Ease of set-up & diagnostics
Under-voltage operation
Power dip ride-through Critical speed avoidance
Economy-mode feature
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MV4 Series ratings
Frames
Output power
(HP/kW)
4.16 kV output
Output power
(HP/kW)
3.3 kV output
Width
(inches/mm)
Weight
(lbs./kg)
350 1,250 HP
250 1,000 kW
300 1,000 HP
225 750 kW
55.2
1,400 mm
6,500 lbs.
2,955 kg
1,500 2,500 HP
1,100 2,000 kW
1,250 2,000 HP
950 1,500 kW
86.8
2,200 mm
10,500 lbs.
4,770 kg
3,000 4,000 HP
2,250 3,000 kW
2,500 3,000 HP
1,850 2,250 kW
118.4
3,000 mm
14,500 lbs.
6,590 kg
4,500 5,000 HP
3,300 3,750 kW
3,500 4,000 HP
2,500 3,000 kW
149.9
3,800 mm
18,500 lbs.
8,410 kg
Cabinet height: 100.6 (2,555mm)
Height with blower: 118 (2,997mm)
Depth: 51.2 (1,300mm)
Dimensions & weights
Table shows the typical ratings for variable torque load applications. Please contact GE sales for constant torque applications.
4kV
Application
3.3kV
Application
2.4kV
Application
VFD Model
Number
Frame
Size
Motor Shaft Power Motor Shaft Power Motor Shaft Power
VFD
O/P
HP kW HP kW HP kW A
MV4401-03 1 350 250 300 225 200 150 50
MV4401-04 1 400 300 350 250 250 200 60
MV4401-05 1 500 375 400 300 300 225 70
MV4401-06 1 600 450 500 375 350 250 80
MV4401-07 1 700 500 600 450 400 300 95
MV4401-08 1 800 600 700 525 450 350 110
MV4401-09 1 900 650 800 600 500 400 125
MV4401-10 1 1000 750 900 675 600 450 140
MV4401-12 1 1250 1000 1000 750 700 500 170
MV4402-15 2 1500 1100 1250 950 800 600 200
MV4402-17 2 1750 1300 1500 1100 1000 750 235
MV4402-20 2 2000 1500 1600 1200 1200 900 270
MV4402-25 2 2500 2000 2000 1500 1500 1100 340
MV4403-30 3 3000 2250 2500 1850 1750 1250 390
MV4403-35 3 3500 2500 2750 2000 2000 1500 450
MV4403-40 3 4000 3000 3000 2250 2250 1700 510
MV4404-45 4 4500 3250 3500 2500 2500 2000 595
MV4404-50 4 5000 3750 4000 3000 3000 2250 680
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Services from GE a focus on availability
We understand the vital importance
of process availability and our focus
on service keeps us actively engaged,
both when things are going right, and
when they are going wrong.
Our world-class Global Customer
Service and Support Center is available
24/7, 365 days a year. Our strategic
distribution centers and authorized
distributors carry an extensive
inventory of GEs drives, allowing us to
quickly fulll your genuine replacement
part needs, no matter where you are
located.
With a comprehensive global network
of service engineers and technicians,
GE is uniquely positioned to provide
the knowledge, experience and skills
for your full range of industrial service
requirements. From system design to
maintenance and outage support, we
have the resources and capabilities
to advance your equipments
performance and reliability. Some key
benets of GEs support are:
Single point of contact
Reduced call-out rates
24/7 availability
Rapid mobilization of engineers
Routine maintenance visits
Training
System health checks
Spares management
Obsolescence management
GE also provides managed system
upgrade paths for our legacy systems
and has signicant experience
in replacing systems from other
manufacturers with low disruption
to the existing infrastructure.
Visor Connect, GEs remote diagnostic
and support system, is based on highly
secure satellite communications links.
It enables our experts, regardless
of their geographical location, to
look over the shoulder of your onsite
equipment operator or technician and
advise and assist you on fault nding
and resolution.
VFD ratings
Output power 350 HP 5,000 HP / 250 kW 4,000 kW
Output voltage up to 4.16 kV
Output frequency 0-90 Hz
Input voltage 3.3 or 4.16 kV +10% -5%
Input frequency 50 Hz; 60 Hz +/-5%
Auxiliary voltage 400 V, 440 V, 480 V, or 600 V; 50/60 Hz
Power quality
Line side converter PWM active front end; IGBTs
Load side inverter Multilevel PWM; IGBTs
VFD system efciency 97.50%
Power factor Control to unity
Input harmonics IEEE 519 compliant
Energy storage
DC link Self-healing, long life, lm capacitors
VFD control
Mode of operation Four-quadrant
Mode of control V/Hz; with sensor or sensor-less vector
Analog input / output (4) inputs (speed/torque) / (4) outputs (programmable)
Digital input / output (4) inputs / (8) outputs standard
Speed regulation +/- 0.5% without encoder; +/- 0.1% with encoder
LAN interface
Ethernet modbus standard
optional: probus; devicenet
Protective functions
Overcurrent; overvoltage; over temperature; loss of phase; loss of DC link; motor over-
load; motor stall and over-speed; auxiliary supply fault; breaker supervision; communi-
cation fault
Environment & enclosure
Enclosure NEMA 1 (IP21), air-cooled, top or bottom cable entry; IP42 (option)
Ambient / elevation 0-40 C / 1,000 m above sea level; higher with de-rating
Insulation coordination Pollution degree 2 per EN 61800-5-1 and EN 50178
Industry standards
Standards IEC; ANSI; NEMA; UL347A
MV4 Series drive specications
Remote support
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