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Wolong WD5180 Series High-Performance Compact High-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive

Variable Frequency Drive

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Wolong WD5180 Series High-Performance Compact High-Voltage Variable Frequency Drive

The Wolong WD5180 series high-performance compact high-voltage frequency inverter is built on a two-quadrant synchronous/asynchronous motor control platform, sharing the same control system as the WD5100 for stable and reliable performance. Designed as a 1 kV single-series unit with capacities ranging from 280 to 250 kVA, it features fully enclosed power modules for superior environmental adaptability. Industry-leading power density reduces overall dimensions by approximately 45% compared to standard products, while extending the lifespan of core components like film capacitors by up to 100%. Integrated cooling between the transformer cabinet and power module cabinets ensures comprehensive protection. Supporting V/F, SVC, and FVC control modes, the inverter drives asynchronous motors, electrically excited synchronous machines, and permanent magnet synchronous motors. With an efficiency of ≥96%, it includes advanced functions such as LVRT (Low Voltage Ride-Through), runaway start, power-fault restart, and master-slave control. It is widely used for energy saving in fans and pumps across metallurgy, HVAC, chemical, non-ferrous metals, building materials, coal mining, municipal services, power generation, and paper industries, as well as various process drive applications. For international projects, the WD5100/WD5180 platform has been deployed in over 20 countries, including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Indonesia, Mexico, India, Germany, and Pakistan, completing 65 projects. Single-unit capacities range from 200 to 656 kW, serving diverse loads such as motors, water pumps, fans, injection pumps, compressors, ball mills, hoists, crushers, internal mixers, and presses. Engineering delivery includes GA drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, and cable schedules (provided approximately 2 weeks after contract signing). The solution supports coordination with existing medium-voltage system protection, confirmation of external interface and control power requirements, verification of cabinet dimensions against room and HVAC constraints, foundation and structural drawings, signal exchange lists, and engineering software/configuration backups (excluding core control source code). On-site operations training and system manual delivery are also provided.

Technical Specifications

  • TopologySeries-connected multi-level AC-DC-AC high-to-high configuration
  • Input Voltage1kV Three-Phase 50/60Hz
  • Voltage fluctuation range±10% rated operation; long-term derating of -35% to -10% is permitted
  • Frequency fluctuation range50Hz ± 5%
  • Unit Input Voltage690V
  • Input Power Factor≥0.95 (above 20% load)
  • Input current harmonics≤4%, compliant with IEEE519-1992 and GB/T14549-93 standards
  • Output Voltage Range0~1 kV
  • Output capacity range280~250 kVA
  • Unit output voltage690V
  • Output frequency range0~120Hz, customizable above 120Hz
  • Speed ratio40:1 (Generic Vector) / 100:1 (SVC) / 200:1 (FVC)
  • Speed stability accuracy±0.5% (SVC) / ±0.2% (FVC)
  • Number of Power Units12
  • Control ModeV/F, Sensorless Vector Control (SVC), Vector Control with Speed Sensor (FVC)
  • Compatible Motor TypesAsynchronous motor, electrically excited synchronous machine, permanent magnet synchronous motor
  • Rectification TypeDiode Three-Phase Full-Bridge
  • Inverter ModeIGBT Inverter Bridge
  • Acceleration/Deceleration Time0.1~6500s
  • Start/Stop ControlLocal or remote
  • Control SystemARM, DSP, FPGA, HMI
  • Panel DisplayTouchscreen, Simplified Chinese
  • Overload capacity110% Rated Current / 1min
  • Overall System Efficiency≥96%
  • Variable frequency drive with fuseYes
  • Ingress Protection RatingIP0
  • System ProtectionMotor overload, output overload, output short circuit, output ground fault, input overcurrent, input overvoltage, input unbalance, input ground fault, cooling fan failure alarm, door interlock protection, transformer overheating alarm, transformer trip due to overheating
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)50000 hours
  • Communication InterfaceCAN, Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, PROFIBUS-DP (optional)
  • Digital Input25-channel relay dry contact
  • Digital Output33-channel relay dry contact
  • Analog Input2 channel, 4-2 0mA or 0~1 0V
  • Analog Output4 channel, 4~2 0 mA or 0~1 0 V
  • EnvironmentIndoor
  • Ambient TemperaturePreheat below 0°C; derate above 40°C
  • Use Altitude<1000m, >1000m requires derating (specify at time of order)
  • Total Device Noise≤80dB
  • Cooling MethodForced air cooling
  • Power Control380V±10% AC Three-Phase Four-Wire
  • Cable entry/exit methodBottom-in/Bottom-out (Customizable)

Key Advantages

Compact, high power density with overall dimensions reduced by approximately 45% compared to standard products.

Fully enclosed power unit design with strong environmental adaptability

Core components, such as film capacitors, achieve up to 100% longer lifespan.

Integrated cooling design for transformer and power unit cabinets

Shares the same control system as WD5100; stable and reliable performance.

Supports vector control algorithms for synchronous and asynchronous motors

LVRT Low Voltage Ride-Through, Runaway Start, and Power Failure Restart

Master-slave control with rich bus interface access to DCS

Comprehensive protection with self-healing

Asymmetric Unit Bypass + Neutral Point Shift Technology

Global operations span 20+ countries and 65 projects across Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Indonesia, Mexico, India, Germany, Pakistan, Kenya, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and more, with single-unit capacity ranging from 200 to 6560 kW.

Supports motor, pump, fan, injection pump, compressor, ball mill, hoist, crusher, internal mixer, press, and other process drives.

Engineering delivery includes GA drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, logic diagrams, cable schedules, medium-voltage protection coordination, cabinet dimensions and HVAC requirements, foundation drawings, signal exchange lists, engineering software backup, and on-site O&M training.

Use Cases

Energy-saving solutions for fans and pumps in metallurgy, HVAC, chemical engineering, non-ferrous metals, building materials, coal mining, municipal services, power generation, and papermaking industries.

Test Equipment and Petroleum Process Transmission

Compressor, belt conveyor, elevator, crusher, ball mill drive

HVAC Systems

Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Pump Stations

Power Distribution Room Space Constrained Renovation Project

Applications in harsh environments such as high altitudes and coastal areas

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drive

Long-cable low-frequency high-torque starting

Low-Harmonic Power Distribution Network Applications

Output power, speed, efficiency, power factor, and torque for the same model remain constant regardless of voltage; only the rated current is recalculated as I = IN × 380 / U. Dual-voltage motor models (380/660V and 660/1140V) are switched via terminal block jumpers. The 1140V model is designed for high-voltage underground coal mine applications and requires verification against its explosion-proof certification scope. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are categorized by supply voltage; please specify the site's supply voltage, number of phases, and frequency when ordering.

Overseas Project Delivery Process

This process is based on the K Electric VFDs project technical clarification and overseas delivery practices, with timelines anchored to the contract effective date. Specific arrangements for drawing sign-off, shipment, and site arrival shall be governed by the technical agreement between both parties.

  1. 01

    Contract Signing and Project Kickoff

    Week 0Responsible Party:both parties
    • Confirm technical agreement, scope of supply, and delivery boundaries.
    • Manufacturer to provide project execution plan and contact list
    • Owner provides on-site basic data and existing medium-voltage system protection logic

    Phase Deliverables:Executed Contract, Technical Agreement, and Project Execution Plan

  2. 02

    Drawing Approval and Sign-off

    Contract post 2 weeksResponsible Party:Manufacturer
    • Produce GA drawings, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, and cable schedules.
    • Submit cabinet dimensions, room space, and HVAC requirements
    • Submit foundation and structural drawings (including installation dimensions and civil engineering requirements)
    • Commence operations only after joint confirmation by the Owner/Design Institute.

    Phase Deliverables:Counter-signed drawings and cable schedule

  3. 03

    Protection Coordination and Interface Confirmation

    2–4 weeks after contractResponsible Party:both parties
    • Perform protection coordination calculations with the existing medium-voltage system.
    • Confirm external interface requirements and control power requirements
    • Confirm connection method for fire detection and extinguishing protection signals (smoke detector/alarm signal to VFD)
    • Submit the complete signal exchange list before shipment.

    Phase Deliverables:Protect Coordination Records and Signal Exchange Lists

  4. 04

    Production and Factory Testing

    8–14 weeks after drawing coordinationResponsible Party:Manufacturer
    • Organize units and complete machine production based on coordinated drawings.
    • Complete unit testing, system integration testing, and factory acceptance testing.
    • Prepare backup of engineering software and configuration files (excluding core control source code)

    Phase Deliverables:Factory Test Report and Software Configuration Backup

  5. 05

    Shipping and Delivery Acceptance

    1 to 3 weeks after passing factory testingResponsible Party:Manufacturer
    • Responsible for export packaging, shipping, and documentation.
    • Owner/Agent: Receipt Count & Visual Inspection
    • Sea/land freight lead times vary by project country.

    Phase Deliverables:Shipping Documents and Arrival Acceptance Records

  6. 06

    On-site debugging and operations training

    Schedule upon arrival based on site conditionsResponsible Party:Manufacturer
    • Technicians arrived to perform power-on checks, parameter tuning, and load testing.
    • Conduct operations training for customer engineers
    • Delivery System Manual and Spare Parts List

    Phase Deliverables:Debug Report, Training Records, and System Manual

WD5180 Series Selection Parameters

Rated Voltage

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ParameterSpecifications
Enter rated voltageThree-phase 50/60Hz, 10kV
Voltage fluctuation range±10% full load, -35% to -10% derated
Frequency fluctuation range50Hz ± 5%
Unit Input Voltage690V
Input Power Factor≥0.95 (above 20% load)
Input current harmonics≤4% (IEEE519/GB14549)
Output Voltage Range0~1 kV
Output capacity range280~250 kVA
Unit output voltage690V
Output frequency range0~12 Hz (customizable)
Speed ratio40:1/100:1/200:1
Speed stability accuracy±0.5%(SVC)/±0.2%(FVC)
Number of Power Units12
Control ModeV/F, SVC, FVC
Compatible motorAsynchronous / Electrically Excited Synchronous / Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Rectification/InversionDiode Full Bridge / IGBT
Acceleration/Deceleration Time0.1~6500s
Overload capacity110%/1min
Overall System Efficiency≥96%
Ingress Protection RatingIP0
MTBF50000h
Communication InterfaceCAN / Modbus RTU / TCP / PROFIBUS-DP
Digital Input/Output25-lane/33-lane
Analog input2 channel 4-20mA/0-10V
Analog Output4 channel 4-20mA/0-10V
Ambient TemperaturePreheat below 0°C, derate above 40°C
Altitude<1000m, derating above
Noise≤80dB
Cooling MethodForced air cooling
Power Control380V±10% 3-Phase 4-Wire
Cable entry/exit methodBottom-in, bottom-out

Overseas Project Portfolio

65

Overseas Operational Projects

200~6560kW

Single-unit coverage range

16

Countries and regions overwritten (count)

2009~2018

Commissioning Year Range · Cumulative152Tai

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Wolong WD5180 Series High-Performance Compact High-Voltage Variable Frequency DriveOverseas Project Portfolio, Total65Item
No.Project NameProject LocationCommissioning TimeSingle-unit capacityQuantityLoad TypeSeries
001CG Saudi Test Bench ProjectSaudi Arabia2014 66,560kW1TaiMotorMVC
002SEVERN DRIVES & ENERGY PO No. P300014Overseas (Multi-country)2016 16,000kW1TaiWater PumpMVC
003Australia CSE Phase2 Kenya ProjectKenya2017 74,000kW1TaiFanMVC
004Middle East AL-WAHA Oilfield Phase IIMiddle East2012 73,700kW1TaiInjection PumpHVC
005SEVERN DRIVES & ENERGY PO No. P300013Overseas (Multi-country)2016, 13,200kW1TaiWater PumpMVC
006Rio Tinto South Africa Phase 2South Africa2015 53,000kW2TaiFanMVC2
007Rio Tinto South Africa Phase 3South Africa2015 93,000kW2TaiFanMVC2
008Middle East AL-WAHA OilfieldMiddle East2010 122,300kW2TaiFanHVC1
009Mexico DAINSA Phase3 PO No. 2518Mexico2015 122,250kW2TaiWater PumpMVC5
010Pakistan Karachi GGL-II ProjectPakistan2014 32,240kW1TaiCompressorMVC
011Middle East AL-WAHA Oilfield Phase IIIMiddle East2014 32,240kW1TaiWater PumpHigh Voltage Circuit
012Mexico POWER TECH PO No. 904Mexico2014 52,000kW1TaiBall MillMVC
013ATB Germany Grid-Connected Project Order 44220701Germany2018 32,000kW1TaiCompressorMVC
014India Yantra Harvest Phase 5India2016 111,800kW1TaiFanMVC3
015Powerdrive SpA Demo Phase 1Overseas (Multi-country)2016 111,800kW1TaiFanMVC

The list isWolong WD5180 Series High-Performance Compact High-Voltage Variable Frequency DriveReal-world deployment records of high-voltage variable frequency drives on the same platform, including project name, country/region, commissioning date, unit capacity, quantity, and load type. Exportable to CSV for bid qualification documents and performance verification.

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