iRU

Innovative Regeneration Unit

7.5~110kW 3Phase 400V Class

1. What is iRU?
1 Introduction
Vertical lifting machinery or high inertia loads like elevators, cranes,
centrifugal fans and centrifuges contain potential energy and inertial energy
when operating. When the motor is operated by an VFD, this energy is
converted back into electrical energy when the devices decelerate, lower or stop
the load. This electrical energy, called regeneration, flows back into the VFDs
DC bus, causing the voltage to rise.
Traditionally, this regenerative energy is dissipated as heat through dynamic
braking resistors, and is therefore wasted.
The iRU series (Innovative Regeneration Unit) can provide up to 40% energy
savings, by reclaiming that regenerative energy and feeding it back into the AC
supply.

2. Applications
Overhauling loads, High inertia loads, Machines requiring rapid deceleration, Flywheels, Punch
presses, Vacuum pumps, Heavy loaded conveyors (mining), Hydraulic pumps, Pump jacks, Drums
(kilns), Locomotives, Cranes and hoists, Elevators, Stamping machines, Die casting machines,
Extrusion presses, Injection molding machines, Webs (converting)
Multilevel car parking tower

Overhead crane

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2. Benefits of iRU (1/3)

The iRU reduces electric power consumption by returning the otherwise wasted energy to the AC
power distribution network for use by other loads.
Because there is no heat generated by braking resistors, the capacity of air conditioning systems
in the electrical room can be reduced, further reducing electric power consumption.
Braking unit can cause the secondary problem of other system by heat from resistor when erooms air conditioner system has problem.

Enhances Braking Ability

Dramatically improved braking ability.
Calculations of torque, time, and frequency are not needed.
Current system
with Braking unit and Resistor

iRU
(Innovative Regeneration Unit)

10% ED(Enable Duty),

It may be necessary to
use a higher capacity of
DBU than motors one
when the continuous
operation is required.

25% ED or more,
Continuously
regenerative braking at
35% of rated capacity

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2. Benefits of iRU (2/3)

Energy Saving
Since regeneration energy is returned to the power supply, less heat is generated as compared to
the resistor driving method, and energy saving effect can be expected.
Vertical load applications (Crane, Elevator, etc)
Conditions

Speed
Winding

Torque

Unwinding

Applied motor: 75kW, 6-pole, 1,150rpm

Motor efficiency: 90%
AC Drive efficiency: 95%
iRU efficiency: 95%
Operating conditions: 5,000h/year
Electrical cost: $0.12/kWh

Electric power consumption comparsion

Current system with Braking unit and Resistor
P

1
1
1
1
112.5kW 3 67.5kW 15 22.5kW 2
14.08kW
100
2
2 0.9 0.95

iRU (Innovative Regeneration Unit)

P

1
1
1
1
1
1

7.5kW 3 52.5kW 15 97.5kW 2 0.9 0.95 6.42kW

112.5kW 3 67.5kW 15 22.5kW 2
100
2
2 0.9 0.95
2
2

Annual energy saving cost: (14.08-6.42)kW x 5,000h x $0.12 = $4,596

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2. Benefits of iRU (3/3)

Requires Less space
iRU requires less than half the bulk of braking resistor systems that have a braking unit +
braking resistor.

Installation space comparison

between Braking resistor system and iRU for 15kW
Dimensions in mm

Braking unit

Approximately
70% less space

iRU

Resistor

356(W) x 543(H) x 260(D)

200(W) x 390(H) x 200(D)

140(W) x 285(H) x 166(D)

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3. General specifications(1/2)
iRU- -4-025

Rating

0075

0150

0220

0370

0450

5500

0750

0900

1100

Nominal applied VFD [kW]

7.5

15

22

37

45

55

75

90

110

Rated DC Input Current (AVG)[A]

12.3

25.5

36.0

60.2

72.7

88.6

121

147

188.6

Rated AC Output Current (RMS)[A]

13.5

27.5

39.2

64.6

77.9

94.7

125.5

151

187.5

Braking Torque

150% for 1s, 100% for 100s, 35% Continuous operation

Braking Duty Cycle [%ED]

25%ED(Enable Duty)

DC Input Voltage

400~800VDC

Power

AC Voltage

380~480VAC 50Hz/60Hz

Allowable voltage Fluctuation 1)

-10%~+10%

Allowable frequency Fluctuation

3Hz/300ms (Free phase rotation)

1) The allowable voltage fluctuation doesnt mean a continuous operation but instantaneous variation.
Please contact LSIS if you need a continuous operation.

Regeneration unit series

Max. Applicable Motor Output

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Voltage Class

ED(Enable Duty) %

3. General specifications(2/2)
Items
Control

Terminals

Specifications
120 current turn-on method

Input signal

RUNF / RUNS /EST / RST

Output signal of alarm relay

250VAC 1A or less, 30VDC 1A or less / N.O. / N.C.

Multi-function open collector

24VDC 50mA or less
output signal
Overcurrent

Protect at approximately 200% of rated current or more

Overcurrent suppression

Protect at approximately 150% of rated current or more (in case that the
current flows over a certain period of time)

Overvoltage

Protect at approximately 850VDC or more

Undervoltage

Protect at approximately 400VDC or more

Overload
Protective
Function Overheat

Protect at 100% for 100s, 150% for 1s or more

Protect when detected by internal thermister

Internal system error

Protect when detecting a internal system error

AC Line open phase

Protect at power supply open phase detection

External emergency stop

signal

Protect by external input signal

Fan trip

Protect when cooling fan has a problem

Cooling method

Forced cooling

Location

Indoors (without corrosive gas, flammable gas, oil mist, dust and dirt etc.)

Ambient temperature and

storage temperature

-10 ~ +40C (Ambient temperature)

-20 ~ +65C (Storage temperature)

Ambient humidity

90%RH maximum (non-condensing)

Altitude

Maximum 1000m above sea level

Vibration

5.9m/s2 (0.6G) or less

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4. Terminal specifications
Main circuit terminal
Terminal symbols

Functions

R/L1
S/L2

Main AC Line

Connect to AC power supply

( Recognize phase sequence for 3 phases
AC power supply automatically)

DC Bus Link

Connect to DC Bus of AC Drive

T/L3
P(+)
N(-)

Control circuit terminal

Terminal
symbols

Functions

RUNF

Full operation when closed and stop when open

(Standard operation mode)

RUNS

Static operation when closed and Stop when open

EST
RST

Emergency stop (Necessary to set) or continuous

Sequence operation(Default) when closed
input
Alarm reset when closed

GV24
Photocoupler
EXTG output

Multi-function open collector output

30AT

Alarm A contact output

MOT

30CT

+24 VDC 10 mA
Photocoupler
isolation

Common terminal for contact input in PNP(Source

+24V 100mA
mode) and power supply terminal
or less
Common terminal of contact input in NPN(Sink mode)
+24V Ground
and terminal connected to internal ground

V24X

30BT

Specifications

Relay
output

+24V 50mA
Ground (Earth) for open collector output

Alarm B contact output

Common terminal for A contact and B contact

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250vac 1A
30VDC 1A

5. Connection Diagram
Option(option)
DC Reactor

(note1),
(note4)

*1),4)

Option (option)
AC Reactor

(note1),
(note3)

*1),3)

MCCB

P1

(note2)
*2)

P(+)

R/L1

U/T1

S/L2

V/T2

T/L3

W/T3

IM

Inverter
AC Drive

R/L1

P (+)

DC-Link (+)

DO

iRU
of
RUNS
ForRUNF
RUNF
iRU

S/L2

N (-)

DC-Link (-)

CM

iRU
ForGV24
GV24

T/L3

of iRU

MOT
24V DC, 50mA

Open Collector Out

EXTG

Muti-purpose Out

30AT
30V DC, 1A
30BT
External
alarm

30CT input
of AC Drive

250V AC, 1A

RUNF

iRU Full Operation

Run CMD Signal

RUNS

iRU Static Operation

Run CMD Signal

EST

Emergency Signal

RST

Reset Signal

NPN
PNP
NPN
PNP

V24X

+24V Output (100mA Less)

GV24
Sequence Common

iRU
iRU

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(note1) Make sure to use the specified AC reactor and DC reactor

which LSIS recommends.
(note2) DC Link wiring (+, -) between AC Drive and iRU should be
5 m or less.
(note3) Wiring between AC Reactor and AC Drive should be 10m
or less
(note 4) Wiring between DC Reactor and AC Drive should be 5m
or less

6. Wiring

AC power
supply

Electromagnetic
induction noise
R(L1)
S(L2)
T(L3)

Do not make
any connection
with the ducts
for main circuit
terminals and do
not be parallel

Do not connect the terminals (R/L1, S/L2, T/L3) to

P(+), P(-). If they are improperly connected, the iRU
will be broken.

DC
Reactor

iRU

iRU

AC
Drive

Inbuilt DC Reactor

iRU
iRU

After wiring, wire offcuts must not be left in the Drive. Wire
offcuts can cause an alarm, failure or malfunction. Always
keep the inverter clean.
Use the shield cable or twist cable as the connection cables
to the terminals of the control circuit, and separate them from
the main circuit.

DC
Reactor

iRU
AC
Drive

DC Reactor as external option

Keep the wiring distance of 5m or less across the terminals of the Drive.

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GV24
Control
Signal Input
V24X

AC
Drive

Not installed DC Reactor

7. LED Monitor
Monitor LED

Indicates the operation status by the combination of the LEDs [Lit, Blinking (Fast and
slow), or Off]
LED
Display

Descriptions

RUN

STY

STR

LED On

Fault displays

LED Fast Blinking

RUN

STY

STR

Meaning

FAN Err Fan error

LED Slow Blinking

OC
LED OFF

OCS

Status displays
AHST
RUN

STY

STR

Meaning

Descriptions

Power
Ready
Run
Ready
RUN

Descriptions

Overcurrent on DC
input
Overcurrent
suppresion on DC
input
Overcurrent by shorkcircuit

OV

Overvoltage

When the power is on

LV

Undervoltage

Ready for running after

running command

OL

Overload

OH

Internal overheating

HW Err

Internal system eror

Running

IPH Err
EMS

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Not connected to
power source
Emergency stop signal
is on

8. Dimension

Capacity
[kW]

Mounting
Dimension

Dimension
W

W1

H1

7.5
AM
Frame

15

Weight
[kg]

Mounting
Hole
()

12
200

390

200.7

160

372

200

430

264.7

160

412

17

200

560

284.7

160

540

22

22

15

37
A
Frame

45
55
75

B
Frame

90
110

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