This programming guide provides information for
advanced programming of the frequency converter. It
provides a complete overview of all parameters and
descriptions for all parameters.
The programming guide is intended for use by
qualied
personnel.
To operate the frequency converter safely and professionally, read and follow the programming guide, and pay
particular attention to the safety instructions and general
warnings.
1.2 Document and Software Version
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome.
EditionRemarksSoftware version
MG18B5xxUpdate to new
software version.
Table 1.1 Document and Software Version
From software version 4.0x and later (production week 33
2017 and after), the variable speed heat sink cooling fan
function is implemented in the frequency converter for
power sizes 22 kW (30 hp) 400 V IP20 and below, and 18.5
kW (25 hp) 400 V IP54 and below. This function requires
software and hardware updates and introduces restrictions
with regards to backwards compatibility for H1–H5 and I2–
I4 enclosure sizes. Refer to Table 1.2 for the limitations.
4.2x
Software
compatibility
Old software
(OSS-le version 3.xx
and below)
New software
(OSS-le version 4.xx
or higher)
Hardware
compatibility
Old power card
(production week 33
2017 or before)
New power card
(production week 34
2017 or after)
Table 1.2 Software and Hardware Compatibility
Old control card
(production week
33 2017 or before)
YesNo
NoYes
Old control card
(production week
33 2017 or before)
Yes (only software
version 3.xx or
below)
Yes (MUST update
software to version
3.xx or below, the
fan continuously
runs at full speed)
New control card
(production week
34 2017 or after)
New control card
(production week
34 2017 or after)
Yes (MUST update
software to version
4.xx or higher)
Yes (only software
version 4.xx or
higher)
1.3 Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used in this guide:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could
result in minor or moderate injury. It can also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE!
Indicates important information, including situations that
can result in damage to equipment or property.
Frequency converters contain high voltage when
connected to AC mains input, DC supply, or load sharing.
Failure to perform installation, start-up, and maintenance
by qualied personnel can result in death or serious
injury.
Only qualied personnel must perform instal-
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lation, start-up, and maintenance.
Before performing any service or repair work,
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use an appropriate voltage measuring device to
make sure that there is no remaining voltage on
the frequency converter.
WARNING
UNINTENDED START
When the drive is connected to AC mains, DC supply, or
load sharing, the motor can start at any time.
Unintended start during programming, service, or repair
work can result in death, serious injury, or property
damage. The motor can start with an external switch, a
eldbus command, an input reference signal from the
LCP or LOP, via remote operation using MCT 10 Setup
Software, or after a cleared fault condition.
To prevent unintended motor start:
Press [O/Reset] on the LCP before
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programming parameters.
Disconnect the drive from the mains.
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Completely wire and assemble the drive, motor,
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and any driven equipment before connecting
the drive to AC mains, DC supply, or load
sharing.
WARNING
DISCHARGE TIME
The frequency converter contains DC-link capacitors,
which can remain charged even when the frequency
converter is not powered. High voltage can be present
even when the warning LED indicator lights are o.
Failure to wait the specied time after power has been
removed before performing service or repair work can
result in death or serious injury.
Stop the motor.
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Disconnect AC mains and remote DC-link power
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supplies, including battery back-ups, UPS, and
DC-link connections to other frequency
converters.
Disconnect or lock PM motor.
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Wait for the capacitors to discharge fully. The
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minimum duration of waiting time is specied
in Table 1.3.
Before performing any service or repair work,
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use an appropriate voltage measuring device to
make sure that the capacitors are fully
discharged.
Voltage [V]Power range [kW (hp)] Minimum waiting time
(minutes)
3x2000.25–3.7 (0.33–5)4
3x2005.5–11 (7–15)15
3x4000.37–7.5 (0.5–10)4
3x40011–90 (15–125)15
3x6002.2–7.5 (3–10)4
3x60011–90 (15–125)15
Table 1.3 Discharge Time
WARNING
LEAKAGE CURRENT HAZARD
Leakage currents exceed 3.5 mA. Failure to ground the
frequency converter properly can result in death or
serious injury.
Contact with rotating shafts and electrical equipment
can result in death or serious injury.
Ensure that only trained and qualied personnel
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perform installation, start-up, and maintenance.
Ensure that electrical work conforms to national
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and local electrical codes.
Follow the procedures in this manual.
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CAUTION
INTERNAL FAILURE HAZARD
An internal failure in the frequency converter can result
in serious injury when the frequency converter is not
properly closed.
Ensure that all safety covers are in place and
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securely fastened before applying power.
1.5 Additional Resources
VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101 Quick Guide provides
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basic information on mechanical dimensions,
installation, and programming.
®
VLT
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The technical documentation is available in electronic form
online at drives.danfoss.com/knowledge-center/technical-documentation/.
MCT 10 Setup Software support
Download the software from www.danfoss.com/en/serviceand-support/downloads/dds/vlt-motion-control-tool-mct-10/.
During the installation process of the software, enter
access code 81463800 to activate the FC 101 functionality.
A license key is not required for using the FC 101
functionality.
HVAC Basic Drive FC 101 Design Guide
provides information on how to design motor
control systems.
Danfoss VLT® Energy Box software. Select PC
Software Download at vlt-drives.danfoss.com/
products/engineering-software/software-download/
vlt-energy-box-software/.
VLT®Energy Box software allows energy
consumption comparisons of HVAC fans and
pumps driven by Danfoss frequency converters
and alternative methods of ow control. Use this
tool to project the costs, savings, and payback of
using Danfoss frequency converters on HVAC
fans, pumps, and cooling towers.
The latest software does not always contain the latest
updates for frequency converters. Contact the local sales
oce for the latest frequency converter updates (in the
form of *.upd les), or download the frequency converter
updates from www.danfoss.com/en/service-and-support/downloads/dds/vlt-motion-control-tool-mct-10/#Overview.
1.6 Denitions
Frequency converter
I
VLT, MAX
The maximum output current.
I
VLT,N
The rated output current supplied by the frequency
converter.
U
VLT, MAX
The maximum output voltage.
Input
The connected motor can start and stop via LCP and
digital inputs. Functions are divided into 2 groups, as
described in Table 1.4. Functions in group 1 have higher
priority than functions in group 2.
Group 1
Group 2
Table 1.4 Control Commands
Motor
f
JOG
The motor frequency when the jog function is activated
(via digital terminals).
The eciency of the frequency converter is dened as the
ratio between the power output and the power input.
Start-disable command
A stop command belonging to the group 1 control
commands, see Table 1.4.
Stop command
See Table 1.4.
Analog reference
A signal transmitted to the analog inputs 53 or 54. It can
be voltage or current.
Current input: 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA
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Voltage input: 0–10 V DC
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Bus reference
A signal transmitted to the serial communication port (FC
port).
Preset reference
A dened preset reference to be set from -100% to +100%
of the reference range. Selection of 8 preset references via
the digital terminals.
Ref
MAX
Determines the relationship between the reference input at
100% full scale value (typically 10 V, 20 mA) and the
resulting reference. The maximum reference value set in
parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference.
Ref
MIN
Determines the relationship between the reference input at
0% value (typically 0 V, 0 mA, 4 mA) and the resulting
reference. The minimum reference value is set in
parameter 3-02 Minimum Reference.
Analog inputs
The analog inputs are used for controlling various
functions of the frequency converter.
There are 2 types of analog inputs:
Current input: 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA
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Voltage input: 0–10 V DC
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Analog outputs
The analog outputs can supply a signal of 0–20 mA, 4–
20 mA, or a digital signal.
Automatic motor adaptation, AMA
The AMA algorithm determines the electrical parameters
for the connected motor at standstill and compensates for
the resistance based on the length of the motor cable.
Digital inputs
The digital inputs can be used for controlling various
functions of the frequency converter.
Digital outputs
The frequency converter provides 2 solid-state outputs that
can supply a 24 V DC (maximum 40 mA) signal.
Relay outputs
The frequency converter provides 2 programmable relay
outputs.
ETR
Electronic thermal relay is a thermal load calculation based
on present load and time. Its purpose is to estimate the
motor temperature and prevent overheating of the motor.
Initializing
If initializing is carried out (parameter 14-22 Operation
Mode), the programmable parameters of the frequency
converter return to their default settings.
Parameter 14-22 Operation Mode does not initialize
communication parameters, fault log, or re mode log.
Intermittent duty cycle
An intermittent duty rating refers to a sequence of duty
cycles. Each cycle consists of an on-load and an o-load
period. The operation can be either periodic duty or noneperiodic duty.
LCP
The local control panel (LCP) makes up a complete
interface for control and programming of the frequency
converter. The control panel is detachable on IP20 units
and xed on IP54 units. It can be installed up to 3 m
(9.8 ft) from the frequency converter, that is, in a front
panel with the installation kit option.
Lsb
Least signicant bit.
MCM
Short for mille circular mil, an American measuring unit for
cable cross-section. 1 MCM = 0.5067 mm2.
Changes to on-line parameters are activated immediately
after the data value is changed. Press [OK] to activate o-line parameters.
PI controller
The PI controller maintains the desired speed, pressure,
temperature, and so on, by adjusting the output frequency
to match the varying load.
RCD
Residual current device.
Set-up
Parameter settings in 2 set-ups can be saved. Change
between the 2 parameter set-ups and edit 1 set-up, while
another set-up is active.
Slip compensation
The frequency converter compensates for the motor slip by
giving the frequency a supplement that follows the
measured motor load keeping the motor speed almost
constant.
Smart logic control (SLC)
The SLC is a sequence of user-dened actions executed
when the associated user-dened events are evaluated as
true by the SLC.
Thermistor
A temperature-dependent resistor placed where the
temperature is to be monitored (frequency converter or
motor).
Trip
A state entered in fault situations, for example, if the
frequency converter is subject to an overtemperature or
when the frequency converter is protecting the motor,
process, or mechanism. Restart is prevented until the cause
of the fault does not exist and the trip state is canceled by
activating reset or, sometimes, by being programmed to
reset automatically. Do not use trip for personal safety.
Trip lock
A state entered in fault situations when the frequency
converter is protecting itself and requiring physical
intervention, for example, if the frequency converter is
subject to a short circuit on the output. A locked trip can
only be canceled by cutting o mains, removing the cause
of the fault, and reconnecting the frequency converter.
Restart is prevented until the trip state is canceled by
activating reset or, sometimes, by being programmed to
reset automatically. Do not use trip lock for personal safety.
VT characteristics
Variable torque characteristics used for pumps and fans.
+
VVC
If compared with standard voltage/frequency ratio control,
voltage vector control (VVC+) improves the dynamics and
the stability, both when the speed reference is changed
and in relation to the load torque.
The frequency converter can be programmed from the LCP
or from a PC via the RS485 COM port by installing the MCT
10 Setup Software. Refer to chapter 1.5 Additional Resources
for more details about the software.
2.2 Local Control Panel (LCP)
The LCP is divided into 4 functional sections.
A. Display
B. Menu key
C. Navigation keys and indicator lights
D. Operation keys and indicator lights
1 Parameter number and name.
2 Parameter value.
Set-up number shows the active set-up and the edit set-up.
If the same set-up acts as both active and edit set-up, only
that set-up number is shown (factory setting). When active
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and edit set-up dier, both numbers are shown in the
display (set-up 12). The number ashing indicates the edit
set-up.
Motor direction is shown to the bottom left of the display –
4
indicated by a small arrow pointing either clockwise or
counterclockwise.
The triangle indicates if the LCP is in Status, Quick Menu, or
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Main Menu.
Table 2.1 Legend to Figure 2.1, Part I
B. Menu key
Press [Menu] to select among Status, Quick Menu, or Main
Menu.
C. Navigation keys and indicator lights
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Figure 2.1 Local Control Panel (LCP)
A. Display
The LCD display is illuminated with 2 alphanumeric lines.
All data is shown on the LCP.
Figure 2.1 describes the information that can be read from
the display.
6 Com. LED: Flashes during bus communication.
7 Green LED/On: Control section is working correctly.
8 Yellow LED/Warn.: Indicates a warning.
9 Flashing Red LED/Alarm: Indicates an alarm.
[Back]: For moving to the previous step or layer in the
10
navigation structure.
[▲] [▼] [►]: For navigating among parameter groups and
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parameters, and within parameters. They can also be used
for setting local reference.
[OK]: For selecting a parameter and for accepting changes
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to parameter settings.
Table 2.2 Legend to Figure 2.1, Part II
D. Operation keys and indicator lights
[Hand On]: Starts the motor and enables control of the
frequency converter via the LCP.
NOTICE!
[2] Coast inverse is the default option for
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parameter 5-12 Terminal 27 Digital Input. If there is
no 24 V supply to terminal 27, [Hand On] does not
start the motor. Connect terminal 12 to terminal 27.
[O/Reset]: Stops the motor (O). If in alarm mode, the
14
alarm is reset.
[Auto On]: The frequency converter is controlled either via
Press OK to start Wizard
Push Back to skip it
Set-up 1
Programming
VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101
2.3 Menus
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2.3.1 Status Menu
The wizard is shown after power-up until any parameter
has been changed. The wizard can always be accessed
again through the quick menu. Press [OK] to start the
wizard. Press [Back] to return to the status view.
In the Status menu, the selection options are:
Motor frequency [Hz], parameter 16-13 Frequency.
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Motor current [A], parameter 16-14 Motor current.
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Motor speed reference in percentage [%],
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parameter 16-02 Reference [%].
Feedback, parameter 16-52 Feedback[Unit].
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Motor power, parameter 16-10 Power [kW] for kW,
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Figure 2.3 Start-up/Quit Wizard
parameter 16-11 Power [hp] for hp. If
parameter 0-03 Regional Settings is set to [1] North
America, motor power is shown in hp instead of
kW.
Custom readout, parameter 16-09 Custom Readout.
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Motor Speed [RPM], parameter 16-17 Speed [RPM].
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2.3.2 Quick Menu
Use the Quick Menu to program the most common
functions. The Quick Menu consists of:
Wizard for open loop applications. See Figure 2.4
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for details.
Wizard for closed loop applications. See Figure 2.5
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for details.
Motor set-up. See Table 2.6 for details.
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Changes made.
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The built-in wizard menu guides the installer through the
set-up of the frequency converter in a clear and structured
manner for open-loop applications, closed-loop
applications, and quick motor settings.
The changes made function lists all parameters changed
from default settings.
The list shows only parameters that have been
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changed in the current edit set-up.
Parameters that have been reset to default values
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are not listed.
The message Empty indicates that no parameters
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have been changed.
Changing parameter settings
1.To enter the Quick Menu, press the [Menu] key
until the indicator in the display is placed above
Quick Menu.
2.
Press [▲] [▼] to select the wizard, closed-loop setup, motor set-up, or changes made.
3.Press [OK].
4.
Press [▲] [▼] to browse through the parameters in
the Quick Menu.
5.Press [OK] to select a parameter.
6.
Press [▲] [▼] to change the value of a parameter
setting.
7.Press [OK] to accept the change.
8.Press either [Back] twice to enter Status, or press
[Menu] once to enter the Main Menu.
The main menu accesses all parameters
1.Press the [Menu] key until the indicator in the
display is placed above Main Menu.
2.
Press [▲] [▼] to browse through the parameter
groups.
3.Press [OK] to select a parameter group.
4.
Press [▲] [▼] to browse through the parameters in
the specic group.
5.Press [OK] to select the parameter.
6.
Press [▲] [▼] to set/change the parameter value.
7.Press [OK] to accept the change.
2.3.3 Main Menu
Press [Menu] to access the main menu and program all
parameters. The main menu parameters can be accessed
readily unless a password has been created via
parameter 0-60 Main Menu Password.
For most applications, it is not necessary to access the
main menu parameters. The quick menu provides the
simplest and quickest access to the typically required
parameters.
2.4 Quick Transfer of Parameter Settings
between Multiple Frequency Converters
When the set-up of a frequency converter is completed,
store the data in the LCP or on a PC via MCT 10 Setup
Software.
Data transfer from the frequency converter to the LCP
1.Go to parameter 0-50 LCP Copy.
2.Press [OK].
3.Select [1] All to LCP.
4.Press [OK].
Connect the LCP to another frequency converter and copy
the parameter settings to this frequency converter as well.
Data transfer from the LCP to the frequency converter
1.Go to parameter 0-50 LCP Copy.
2.Press [OK].
3.Select [2] All from LCP.
4.Press [OK].
Readout and Programming of Indexed
2.5
Parameters
Select the parameter, press [OK], and press [▲]/[▼] to scroll
through the indexed values. To change the parameter
value, select the indexed value and press [OK]. Change the
value by pressing [▲]/[▼]. Press [OK] to accept the new
setting. Press [Cancel] to abort. Press [Back] to leave the
parameter.
Initialization to Default Settings
2.6
There are 2 ways to initialize the frequency converter to
the default settings.
Recommended initialization
1.Select parameter 14-22 Operation Mode.
2.Press [OK].
3.Select [2] Initialisation and Press [OK].
4.Power o the frequency converter and wait until
the display turns o.
The * in parameter numbers indicates a group or subgroup
of parameters for which the rst 1 or 2 numbers are the
same. For example, 0-** indicate the group of parameters
that all start with 0. 0-0* indicates the subgroup of
parameters that share the rst 2 numbers, which is 0-0.
An asterisk (*) after an option number indicates the default
option. For example, [0]* English is the default option for
parameter 0-01 Language.
3.1 Main Menu - Operation and Display Group 0
Parameters related to the fundamental functions of the
frequency converter, function of the LCP keys, and congu-ration of the LCP display.
3.1.1 0-0* Basic Settings
0-01 Language
Option:Function:
Denes the language to be used in the
display.
[0] * English
[1]Deutsch
[2]Francais
[3]Dansk
[4]Spanish
[5]Italiano
[28]Bras.port
[255] Numeric prg.
0-03 Regional Settings
Option:Function:
NOTICE!
This parameter cannot be adjusted while
the motor is running.
To meet the needs for dierent default settings
dierent parts of the world,
in
parameter 0-03 Regional Settings is implemented
in the frequency converter. The selected setting
inuences the default setting of the motor
nominal frequency.
[0] * Interna-
tional
[1]North
America
Sets the default value of parameter 1-23 Motor
Frequency to 50 Hz.
Sets the default value of parameter 1-23 Motor
Frequency to 60 Hz.
0-04 Operating State at Power-up
Option:Function:
Select the operating mode after reconnection of
the frequency converter to mains voltage after
power-down when operating in Hand (local)
mode.
[0] * ResumeResumes operation of the frequency converter,
To copy set-up 1 to set-up 2, or copy set-up 2 to set-up 1,
use parameter 0-51 Set-up Copy. To avoid conicting
settings of the same parameter within 2 dierent set-ups,
link the set-ups using parameter 0-12 Link Setups. Stop the
frequency converter before switching between set-ups
where parameters marked not changeable during operation
have dierent values.
Parameters that are not changeable during operation are
marked false in chapter 5 Parameter Lists.
0-10 Active Set-up
Option:Function:
Select the set-up in which the frequency
converter operates.
[1] * Set-up 1Set-up 1 is active.
[2]Set-up 2Set-up 2 is active.
[9]Multi Set-upUsed for remote set-up selections via digital
inputs and the serial communication port. This
set-up uses the settings from
parameter 0-12 Link Setups.
NOTICE!
Can cause PWM when coasted.
[0]O This function is not active.
[1] * On This function is active.
3.1.2 0-1* Dene and Set-up Operations
A complete set of all parameters controlling the frequency
converter is called a set-up. The frequency converter
contains 2 set-ups: Set-up 1 and set-up 2. Furthermore, a
xed set of factory settings can be copied into 1 or both
set-ups.
Some of the advantages of having more than 1 set-up in
the frequency converter are:
Run the motor in 1 set-up (active set-up) while
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updating parameters in another set-up (edit setup).
Connect the 2 motors (1 at a time) to the
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frequency converter. Motor data for the 2 motors
can be placed in the 2 set-ups.
Rapidly change settings of the frequency
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converter and/or the motor while the motor is
running. For example, ramp time or preset
references via bus or digital inputs.
The active set-up can be set as multi set-up, where the
active set-up is selected via input on a digital input
terminal and/or via the bus control word.
0-11 Programming Set-up
Option:Function:
The number of the set-up being edited is
shown in the LCP, ashing.
[1]Set-up 1Edit set-up 1.
[2]Set-up 2Edit set-up 2.
[9] * Active Set-up Edit parameters in the set-up selected via
digital I/Os.
0-12 Link Setups
Option:Function:
If the set-ups are not linked, a change between
them is not possible while the motor is running.
[0]Not
linked
[20] * LinkedCopies not changeable during operation