Unidrive M100

Value drive with quality and performance for open loop Manufacturing Automation applications

As part of the Unidrive M family, dedicated to Manufacturing Automation, M100 delivers an economical open loop drive for general applications, with Control Techniques proven quality and class leading motor operation.

Quick and easy to install and configure

Unidrive M100 has a simple fixed LED keypad for easy configuration, monitoring and diagnostics, with the 10 most commonly used parameters listed on the front of the drive. The M101 provides an additional speed reference potentiometer, enhancing customer interface choice.

Robust design

After extensive customer research, Unidrive M100 has been designed and tested for leading reliability in manufacturing environments. It features:

• Unique advanced cooling design featuring a patented flow system that helps cool the drive more effectively while protecting internal components
• Conformally coated PCBs
• 150 % overload for 60 s
• Wide supply voltage tolerance
• Drive meets IP21 as standard
• Higher temperature operation with de-rating
• Intelligent 3 speed user-replaceable cooling fan with patented fan-fail detection circuit

Fast parameter transfer without mains power

For fast, serial machine production the AI-Back-up Adaptor option plugs into the top of the drive to allow configuration settings to be copied without the need to apply mains power. Files are stored on an SD memory card for easy handling and quick configuration.

Reduce machine size and cost

Unidrive M100’s compact drive dimensions are among the smallest in class at every power rating. They provide a powerful and economical Manufacturing Automation solution.

Power system flexibility

Unidrive M’s power stage enhances flexibility and energy efficiency:

• Low losses, up to 98 % efficient.
• Low power standby mode. In some applications, drives can sit idle for significant periods; M100’s reduced standby power saves energy.
• Intelligently controlled 3-speed cooling fan adjusts to the motor load and environmental conditions. This results in power saving, extended fan life and reduced acoustic noise.
• Silent motor operation with high PWM switching frequencies up to 16 kHz.

Motor control mode

Unidrive M100 provides open loop vector or V/Hz induction motor control providing good performance and easy configuration. V/Hz can be used in multi-motor systems.

Typical applications

Speed control for conveyors, fans, pumps and mixers.