This design guide is intended for project and systems
engineers, design consultants, and application and product
specialists. Technical information is provided to understand
the capabilities of the frequency converter for integration
into motor control and monitoring systems. Details
concerning operation, requirements, and recommendations
for system integration are described. Information is
provided for input power characteristics, output for motor
control, and ambient operating conditions for the
frequency converter.
Also included are:
Safety features.
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Fault condition monitoring.
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Operational status reporting.
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Serial communication capabilities.
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Programmable options and features.
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Design details such as site requirements, cables, fuses,
control wiring, the size and weight of units, and other
critical information necessary to plan for system integration
are also provided.
Reviewing the detailed product information in the design
stage enables developing a well-conceived system with
optimal functionality and
VLT® is a registered trademark.
Additional Resources
1.2
eciency.
Denitions
1.3
1.3.1 Frequency Converter
Coast
The motor shaft is in free mode. No torque on the motor.
I
VLT,MAX
Maximum output current.
I
VLT,N
Rated output current supplied by the frequency converter.
U
VLT,MAX
Maximum output voltage.
1.3.2 Input
Control commands
Start and stop the connected motor with LCP and digital
inputs.
Functions are divided into 2 groups.
Functions in group 1 have higher priority than functions in
group 2.
Group 1Precise stop, coast and reset stop, precise stop
and coast stop, quick stop, DC braking, stop, and
[OFF].
Group 2Start, pulse start, reversing, start reversing, jog,
and freeze output.
Table 1.1 Function Groups
1.3.3 Motor
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Resources available to understand operations and
programming of the frequency converter:
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Operating Guide, provides
•
information about the installation, commissioning,
application, and maintenance of the frequency
converter.
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide,
•
provides information on how to program and
includes complete parameter descriptions.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available
from Danfoss. See drives.danfoss.com/knowledge-center/technical-documentation/ for listings.
Torque generated on the output shaft and speed from
0 RPM to maximum speed on the motor.
f
JOG
Motor frequency when the jog function is activated (via
digital terminals or bus).
f
M
Motor frequency.
f
MAX
Maximum motor frequency.
f
MIN
Minimum motor frequency.
f
M,N
Rated motor frequency (nameplate data).
I
M
Motor current (actual).
I
M,N
Nominal motor current (nameplate data).
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Pull-out
RPM
Torque
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n
M,N
Nominal motor speed (nameplate data).
n
s
Synchronous motor speed.
2 × Parameter 1−23 × 60s
ns=
n
slip
Parameter 1−39
Motor slip.
P
M,N
Rated motor power (nameplate data in kW or hp).
T
M,N
Rated torque (motor).
U
M
Instantaneous motor voltage.
U
M,N
Rated motor voltage (nameplate data).
Break-away torque
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. Selection of 4 preset references via
the bus.
Pulse reference
A pulse frequency signal transmitted to the digital inputs
(terminal 29 or 33).
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 is 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.
1.3.5 Miscellaneous
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, or 4–
20 mA.
Automatic motor adaptation, AMA
Illustration 1.1 Break-away Torque
η
VLT
The eciency of the frequency converter is dened as the
ratio between the power output and the power input.
Start-disable command
A start-disable command belonging to the control
commands in group 1. See Table 1.1 for more details.
Stop command
A stop command belonging to the control commands in
group 1. See Table 1.1 for more details.
1.3.4 References
Analog reference
A signal transmitted to the analog inputs 53 or 54 can be
voltage or current.
Binary reference
A signal transmitted via the serial communication port.
The AMA algorithm determines the electrical parameters
for the connected motor at standstill.
Brake resistor
The brake resistor is a module capable of absorbing the
brake power generated in regenerative braking. This
regenerative brake power increases the DC-link voltage,
and a brake chopper ensures that the power is transmitted
to the brake resistor.
CT characteristics
Constant torque characteristics used for all applications
such as conveyor belts, displacement pumps, and cranes.
Digital inputs
The digital inputs can be used for controlling various
functions of the frequency converter.
Digital outputs
The frequency converter features 2 solid-state outputs that
can supply a 24 V DC (maximum 40 mA) signal.
Electronic thermal relay is a thermal load calculation based
on present load and time. Its purpose is to estimate the
motor temperature.
FC standard bus
Includes RS485 bus with FC protocol or MC protocol. See
parameter 8-30 Protocol.
Initializing
If initializing is carried out (parameter 14-22 Operation
Mode), the frequency converter returns to the default
setting.
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 nonperiodic duty.
LCP
The local control panel makes up a complete interface for
control and programming of the frequency converter. The
LCP is detachable. With the installation kit option, the LCP
can be installed up to 3 m (9.8 ft) from the frequency
converter in a front panel.
NLCP
The numerical local control panel interface for control and
programming of the frequency converter. The display is
numerical and the panel is used to show process values.
The NLCP has storing and copy functions.
GLCP
The graphic local control panel interface for control and
programming of the frequency converter. The display is
graphic and the panel is used to show process values. The
GLCP has storing and copy functions.
lsb
Least signicant bit.
msb
Most signicant bit.
MCM
Short for mille circular mil, an American measuring unit for
cable cross-section. 1 MCM = 0.5067 mm2.
On-line/o-line parameters
Changes to on-line parameters are activated immediately
after the data value is changed. To activate changes to o-line parameters, press [OK].
Process PID
The PID control maintains speed, pressure, and
temperature by adjusting the output frequency to match
the varying load.
PCD
Process control data.
PFC
Power factor correction.
Power cycle
Switch o the mains until the display (LCP) is dark, then
turn power on again.
Power factor
The power factor is the relation between I1 and I
Power factor =
For FC 280 frequency converters,
Power factor =
3xUxI1cosϕ1
3xUxI
I1xcosϕ1
I
RMS
RMS
=
I
RMS
cosϕ
I
1
1 = 1, therefore:
RMS
.
The power factor indicates to which extent the frequency
converter imposes a load on the mains supply.
The lower the power factor, the higher the I
RMS
for the
same kW performance.
I
RMS
=
I
+ I
1
5
+ I
2
+ .. + I
7
2
n
2
2
In addition, a high power factor indicates that the dierent
harmonic currents are low.
The built-in DC coils (T2/T4) and PFC (S2) produce a high
power factor, minimizing the imposed load on the mains
supply.
Pulse input/incremental encoder
An external, digital pulse transmitter used for feeding back
information on motor speed. The encoder is used in
applications where great accuracy in speed control is
required.
RCD
Residual current device.
Set-up
Save parameter settings in 4 set-ups. Change among the 4
parameter set-ups and edit 1 set-up while this set-up is
inactive.
SFAVM
Acronym describing the switching pattern stator uxoriented asynchronous vector modulation.
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 smart logic controller evaluates the associated
user-dened events as true (Parameter group 13-** Smart
Logic Control).
STW
Status word.
THD
Total harmonic distortion states the total contribution of
harmonic distortion.
Thermistor
A temperature-dependent resistor placed where the
temperature is monitored (frequency converter or motor).
Trip is a state entered in fault situations. Examples of fault
situations:
The frequency converter is subject to an over
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voltage.
The frequency converter protects the motor,
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process, or mechanism.
Restart is prevented until the cause of the fault has
disappeared, and the trip state is canceled by activating
reset or, in some cases, by being programmed to reset
automatically. Do not use trip for personal safety.
Trip lock
Trip lock is a state entered in fault situations when the
frequency converter is protecting itself and requiring
physical intervention. For example, a short circuit on the
output triggers a trip lock. 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
stability, both when the speed reference is changed and in
relation to the load torque.
60° AVM
Refer to the switching pattern 60° asynchronous vector
modulation.
Document and Software Version
1.4
1.5.1 CE Mark
The CE mark (Communauté européenne) indicates that the
product manufacturer conforms to all applicable EU
directives.
The EU directives applicable to the design and
manufacture of frequency converters are:
The Low Voltage Directive.
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The EMC Directive.
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The Machinery Directive (for units with an
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integrated safety function).
The CE mark is intended to eliminate technical barriers to
free trade between the EC and EFTA states inside the ECU.
The CE mark does not regulate the quality of the product.
Technical specications cannot be deduced from the CE
mark.
1.5.2 Low Voltage Directive
Frequency converters are classied as electronic
components and must be CE labeled in accordance with
the Low Voltage Directive. The directive applies to all
electrical equipment in the 50–1000 V AC and the 75–
1500 V DC voltage ranges.
The directive mandates that the equipment design must
ensure the safety and health of people and livestock, and
the preservation of material by ensuring the equipment is
properly installed, maintained, and used as intended.
Danfoss CE labels comply with the Low Voltage Directive,
and Danfoss provides a declaration of conformity at
request.
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome. Table 1.2 shows
the document version and the corresponding software
version.
EditionRemarks
MG07B3
1.5
Frequency converters are designed in compliance with the
directives described in this section.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) means that electromagnetic interference between pieces of equipment does
not hinder their performance. The basic protection
requirement of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU states that
devices that generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) or
whose operation could be aected by EMI must be
designed to limit the generation of electromagnetic
interference and shall have a suitable degree of immunity
to EMI when properly installed, maintained, and used as
intended.
A frequency converter can be used as standalone device or
as part of a more complex installation. Devices in either of
these cases must bear the CE mark. Systems must not be
CE marked but must comply with the basic protection
requirements of the EMC directive.
IntroductionDesign Guide
1.5.4 UL Compliance
UL-listed
Illustration 1.2 UL
Applied standards and compliance for STO
Using STO on terminals 37 and 38 requires fulllment of all
provisions for safety including relevant laws, regulations,
and guidelines. The integrated STO function complies with
the following standards:
IEC/EN 61508:2010, SIL2
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IEC/EN 61800-5-2:2007, SIL2
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IEC/EN 62061:2015, SILCL of SIL2
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EN ISO 13849-1:2015, Category 3 PL d
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Frequency converters can be subject to regional and/or
national export control regulations.
An ECCN number is used to classify all frequency
converters that are subject to export control regulations.
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The ECCN number is provided in the documents
accompanying the frequency converter.
In case of re-export, it is the responsibility of the exporter
to ensure compliance with the relevant export control
regulations.
Safety
1.6
Frequency converters contain high-voltage components
and have the potential for fatal injury if handled
improperly. Only qualied personnel are allowed to install
and operate the equipment. Do not attempt repair work
without rst removing power from the frequency converter
and waiting the designated duration of time for stored
electrical energy to dissipate.
Refer to the operating instructions shipped with the unit,
and available online for:
Discharge time.
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Detailed safety instructions and warnings.
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Strict adherence to safety precautions and notices is
mandatory for safe operation of the frequency converter.
Induced voltage from output motor cables that run
together can charge equipment capacitors, even when
the equipment is turned o and locked out. Failure to
run output motor cables separately or use shielded
cables could result in death or serious injury.
Run output motor cables separately.
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Use shielded cables.
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Comply with local and national electrical codes
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for cable sizes. For maximum cable sizes, see
chapter 7.1 Electrical Data.
Follow motor manufacturer wiring requirements.
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Motor wiring knockouts or access panels are
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provided at the base of IP21 (NEMA type 1) units.
Do not wire a starting or pole-changing device
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(for example Dahlander motor or slip ring
induction motor) between the frequency
converter and the motor.
Procedure
1.Strip a section of the outer cable insulation.
Recommended length is 10–15 mm (0.4–0.6 in).
2.Position the stripped cable under the cable clamp
to establish mechanical xation and electrical
contact between the cable shield and ground.
3.Connect the ground cable to the nearest
grounding terminal in accordance with the
grounding instructions provided in chapter
Grounding in the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Operating
Guide. See Illustration 2.4.
4.Connect the 3-phase motor wiring to terminals
96 (U), 97 (V), and 98 (W), as shown in
Illustration 2.4.
5.Tighten the terminals in accordance with the
information provided in chapter 7.7 ConnectionTightening Torques.
Illustration 2.4 Motor Connection
The mains, motor, and grounding connection for singlephase and 3-phase frequency converters are shown in
Illustration 2.5, Illustration 2.6, and Illustration 2.7, respectively. Actual congurations vary with unit types and
optional equipment.
NOTICE
In motors without phase insulation, paper, or other
insulation reinforcement suitable for operation with
voltage supply, use a sine-wave lter on the output of
the frequency converter.
Illustration 2.5 Mains, Motor, and Grounding Connection for
Single-phase Units (K1, K2)
Illustration 2.6 Mains, Motor, and Grounding Connection for 3-
phase Units (K1, K2, K3)
Illustration 2.7 Mains, Motor, and Grounding Connection for 3-
phase Units (K4, K5)
2.2.2 AC Mains Connection
Size the wiring based on the input current of the
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frequency converter. For maximum wire sizes, see
chapter 7.1 Electrical Data.
Comply with local and national electrical codes
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for cable sizes.
Procedure
1.Connect the AC input power cables to terminals
N and L for single-phase units (see
Illustration 2.5), or to terminals L1, L2, and L3 for
3-phase units (see Illustration 2.6 and
Illustration 2.7).
2.Depending on the conguration of the
equipment, connect the input power to the
mains input terminals or the input disconnect.
3.Ground the cable in accordance with the
grounding instructions in chapter Grounding in
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the VLT
4.When supplied from an isolated mains source (IT
mains or oating delta) or TT/TN-S mains with a
grounded leg (grounded delta), ensure that the
RFI lter screw is removed. Removing the RFI
screw prevents damage to the DC link and
reduces ground capacity currents in accordance
with IEC 61800-3 (see Illustration 7.13, the RFI
screw locates on the side of the frequency
converter).
Illustration 2.8 shows the removable frequency converter
connectors. Terminal functions and default settings are
summarized in Table 2.3 and Table 2.4.
Illustration 2.8 Control Terminal Locations
Illustration 2.9 Terminal Numbers
See chapter 7.6 Control Input/Output and Control Data for
terminal ratings details.
TerminalParameter
Digital I/O, pulse I/O, encoder
12, 13–+24 V DC
Parameter 5-10
18
19
27
Terminal 18
Digital Input
Parameter 5-11
Terminal 19
Digital Input
Parameter 5-01
Terminal 27
Mode
Parameter 5-12
Terminal 27
Digital Input
Parameter 5-30
Terminal 27
Digital Output
Default
setting
[8] Start
[10] Reversing
DI [2] Coast
inverse
DO [0] No
operation
Description
24 V DC supply
voltage. Maximum
output current is
100 mA for all
24 V loads.
Digital inputs.
Selectable for
either digital
input, digital
output, or pulse
output. The
default setting is
digital input.
TerminalParameter
Parameter 5-13
29
32
33
37, 38–STO
42
50–+10 V DC
53
54
55––
Table 2.3 Terminal Descriptions - Digital Inputs/Outputs,
Control terminal connectors can be unplugged from the
frequency converter for ease of installation, as shown in
Illustration 2.8.
For details about STO wiring, refer to chapter 4 Safe TorqueO (STO).
NOTICE
Keep control cables as short as possible and separate
them from high-power cables to minimize interference.
1.Loosen the screws for the terminals.
2.Insert sleeved control cables into the slots.
3.Fasten the screws for the terminals.
4.Ensure that the contact is rmly established and
not loose. Loose control wiring can be the source
of equipment faults or less than optimal
operation.
See chapter 7.5 Cable Specications for control terminal
cable sizes and chapter 3 Application Examples for typical
control cable connections.
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Table 2.4 Terminal Descriptions - Serial Communication
A frequency converter recties AC voltage from mains into
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DC voltage. Then the DC voltage is converted into an AC
current with a variable amplitude and frequency.
The motor is supplied with variable voltage/current and
frequency, enabling
phased standard AC motors and permanent magnet
synchronous motors.
innitely variable speed control of 3-
Speed/torque reference
The reference to these controls can be either a single
reference or the sum of various references including
relatively scaled references. Reference handling is explained
in detail in chapter 2.4 Reference Handling.
Process control
There are 2 types of process control:
2.3.1 Control Modes
The frequency converter controls either the speed or the
torque on the motor shaft. The frequency converter also
controls the process for some applications which use
process data as reference or feedback, for example,
temperature and pressure. Setting parameter 1-00 Congu-ration Mode determines the type of control.
Speed control
There are 2 types of speed control:
Speed open-loop control, which does not require
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any feedback from the motor (sensorless).
Speed closed-loop PID control, which requires a
•
speed feedback to an input. A properly optimized
speed closed-loop control has higher accuracy
than a speed open-loop control.
Select which input to use as speed PID feedback in
parameter 7-00 Speed PID Feedback Source.
Torque control
The torque control function is used in applications where
the torque on motor output shaft controls the application
as tension control. Select [2] Torque closed loop or [4]Torque open loop in parameter 1-00 Conguration Mode.
Torque setting is done by setting an analog, digital, or buscontrolled reference. When running torque control, it is
recommended to run a full AMA procedure, because
correct motor data is important in achieving optimal
performance.
works for 2 directions. The torque is calculated
from the internal current measurement in the
frequency converter.
Process closed-loop control, which runs speed
•
open-loop to control the motor internally, is a
basic process PID controller.
Extended PID speed open-loop control, which
•
also runs speed open-loop to control the motor
internally, extends the function of the basic
process PID controller by adding more functions.
For example, feed forward control, clamping,
reference/feedback lter, and gain scaling.
Closed loop in VVC+ mode. This function is used
•
in applications with low to medium dynamic
variation of shaft and oers excellent
performance in all 4 quadrants and at all motor
speeds. The speed feedback signal is mandatory.
Ensure that the encoder resolution is at least
1024 PPR, and the shield cable of the encoder is
properly grounded, because the accuracy of the
speed feedback signal is important. Tune
parameter 7-06 Speed PID Lowpass Filter Time to
get the best speed feedback signal.
Open loop in VVC+ mode. The function is used in
•
mechanically robust applications, but the
accuracy is limited. Open-loop torque function
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 is a general-purpose frequency converter for variable speed applications. The control principle is
based on VVC+.
FC 280 frequency converters can handle asynchronous motors and permanent magnet synchronous motors up to 22 kW
(30 hp).
The current-sensing principle in FC 280 frequency converters is based on the current measurement by a resistor in the DC
link. The ground fault protection and short circuit behavior are handled by the same resistor.
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Illustration 2.10 Control Diagram
2.3.3
Control Structure in VVC
Illustration 2.11 Control Structure in VVC+ Open-loop Congurations and Closed-loop Congurations
In the conguration shown in Illustration 2.11, parameter 1-01 Motor Control Principle is set to [1] VVC+ and
parameter 1-00 Conguration Mode is set to [0] Speed open loop. The resulting reference from the reference handling system
is received and fed through the ramp limitation and speed limitation before being sent to the motor control. The output of
the motor control is then limited by the maximum frequency limit.
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If parameter 1-00 Conguration Mode is set to [1] Speed closed loop, the resulting reference is passed from the ramp
limitation and speed limitation into a speed PID control. The speed PID control parameters are in parameter group 7-0*Speed PID Ctrl. The resulting reference from the speed PID control is sent to the motor control limited by the frequency limit.
Select [3] Process in parameter 1-00
pressure in the controlled application. The process PID parameters are in parameter groups 7-2* Process Ctrl. Feedb and 7-3*Process PID Ctrl.
Conguration Mode to use the process PID control for closed-loop control of speed or
The frequency converter features an integral current limit
control. This feature is activated when the motor current,
and thus the torque, is higher than the torque limits set in
parameter 4-16 Torque Limit Motor Mode,
parameter 4-17 Torque Limit Generator Mode, and
parameter 4-18 Current Limit.
When the frequency converter is at the current limit during
motor operation or regenerative operation, the frequency
converter tries to get below the preset torque limits as
quickly as possible without losing control of the motor.
2.3.5 Local (Hand On) and Remote (Auto
On) Control
Operate the frequency converter manually via the local
control panel (graphic LCP or numerical LCP) or remotely
via analog/digital inputs or eldbus.
Start and stop the frequency converter by pressing the
[Hand On] and [Reset] keys on the LCP. Set-up is required
via the following parameters:
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Parameter 0-40 [Hand on] Key on LCP.
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Parameter 0-44 [O/Reset] Key on LCP.
•
Parameter 0-42 [Auto on] Key on LCP.
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Reset alarms via the [Reset] key or via a digital input, when
the terminal is programmed to Reset.
Illustration 2.12 GLCP Control Keys
Illustration 2.13 NLCP Control Keys
Local reference forces the
loop, independent of the setting in parameter 1-00 Congu-ration Mode.
conguration mode to open
Local reference is restored when the frequency converter
powers down.
The remote reference is calculated once in every scan
interval and initially consists of 2 types of reference
inputs:
1.X (the external reference): A sum (see
parameter 3-04 Reference Function) of up to 4
externally selected references, comprising any
combination (determined by the setting of
parameter 3-15 Reference 1 Source,
parameter 3-16 Reference 2 Source, and
parameter 3-17 Reference 3 Source) of a xed
preset reference (parameter 3-10 Preset Reference),
variable analog references, variable digital pulse
references, and various eldbus references in any
unit the frequency converter is monitoring ([Hz],
[RPM], [Nm], and so on).
2.Y (the relative reference): A sum of 1 xed preset
reference (parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference)
and 1 variable analog reference
(parameter 3-18 Relative Scaling ReferenceResource) in [%].
The 2 types of reference inputs are combined in the
following formula:
Remote reference=X+X*Y/100%.
If relative reference is not used, set parameter 3-18 Relative
Scaling Reference Resource to [0] No function and
parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference to 0%. The digital
inputs on the frequency converter can activate both the
catch up/slow down function and the freeze reference
function. The functions and parameters are described in
the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide.
The scaling of analog references is described in parametergroups 6-1* Analog Input 53 and 6-2* Analog Input 54, and
the scaling of digital pulse references is described in
parameter group 5-5* Pulse Input.
Reference limits and ranges are set in parameter group 3-0*Reference Limits.
2.4.1 Reference Limits
Parameter 3-00 Reference Range, parameter 3-02 Minimum
Reference, and parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference dene
the allowed range of the sum of all references. The sum of
all references is clamped when necessary. The relation
between the resulting reference (after clamping) and the
sum of all references are shown in Illustration 2.15 and
Illustration 2.16.
Illustration 2.15 Sum of All References When Reference Range
Illustration 2.16 Sum of All References When Reference Range
is Set to 1
The value of parameter 3-02 Minimum Reference cannot be
set to less than 0, unless parameter 1-00 CongurationMode is set to [3] Process. In that case, the following
relations between the resulting reference (after clamping)
and the sum of all references are as shown in
Illustration 2.17.
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P 3-03
P 3-02
Sum of all
references
P 3-00 Reference Range= [0] Min to Max
Resulting reference
Resource output
[Hz]
Resource input
Terminal X
high
High reference/
feedback value
130BD431.10
8
[V]
50
10
P1
P2
10
Low reference/
feedback value
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2.4.3 Scaling of Analog and Pulse
References and Feedback
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References and feedback are scaled from analog and pulse
inputs in the same way. The only dierence is that a
reference above or below the specied minimum and
maximum endpoints (P1 and P2 in Illustration 2.18) are
clamped while feedbacks above or below are not.
Illustration 2.17 Sum of All References When Minimum
Reference is Set to a Minus Value
2.4.2 Scaling of Preset References and Bus
References
Preset references are scaled according to the following
rules:
When parameter 3-00 Reference Range is set to [0]
•
Min–Max, 0% reference equals 0 [unit] where unit
can be any unit, for example RPM, m/s, and bar.
100% reference equals the maximum (absolute
value of parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference,
absolute value of parameter 3-02 MinimumReference).
When parameter 3-00 Reference Range is set to [1]
•
-Max–+Max, 0% reference equals 0 [unit], and
100% reference equals maximum reference.
Bus references are scaled according to the following
rules:
When parameter 3-00 Reference Range is set to [0]
•
Min–Max, 0% reference equals minimum
reference and 100% reference equals maximum
reference.
When parameter 3-00 Reference Range is set to [1]
•
-Max–+Max, -100% reference equals -maximum
reference, and 100% reference equals maximum
reference.
The endpoints P1 and P2 are dened in Table 2.5 depending on the choice of input.
InputAnalog 53
voltage mode
P1=(Minimum input value, minimum reference value)
Minimum reference valueParameter 6-14 Te
rminal 53 Low
Ref./Feedb. Value
Minimum input valueParameter 6-10 Te
rminal 53 Low
Voltage [V]
P2=(Maximum input value, maximum reference value)
Maximum reference valueParameter 6-15 Te
rminal 53 High
Ref./Feedb. Value
Maximum input valueParameter 6-11 Te
rminal 53 High
Voltage [V]
Table 2.5 P1 and P2 Endpoints
Analog 54
voltage mode
Parameter 6-24 Te
rminal 54 Low
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-20 Te
rminal 54 Low
Voltage [V]
Parameter 6-25 Te
rminal 54 High
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-21 Te
rminal 54 High
Voltage [V]
Analog 54
current mode
Parameter 6-24 Ter
minal 54 Low Ref./
Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-22 Ter
minal 54 Low
Current [mA]
Parameter 6-25 Ter
minal 54 High Ref./
Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-23 Ter
minal 54 High
Current [mA]
Pulse input 29Pulse input 33
Parameter 5-52 Ter
m. 29 Low Ref./
Feedb. Value
Parameter 5-50 Ter
m. 29 Low
Frequency [Hz]
Parameter 5-53 Ter
m. 29 High Ref./
Feedb. Value
Parameter 5-51 Ter
m. 29 High
Frequency [Hz]
Parameter 5-57 Term. 33
Low Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 5-55 Term. 33
Low Frequency [Hz]
Parameter 5-58 Term. 33
High Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 5-56 Term. 33
High Frequency [Hz]
2.4.4 Dead Band Around Zero
Sometimes, the reference (in rare cases also the feedback) should have a dead band around 0 to ensure that the machine is
stopped when the reference is near 0.
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To make the dead band active and to set the amount of dead band, do the following:
P1 or P2
Set either the minimum reference value (see Table 2.5 for relevant parameter) or maximum reference value at 0. In
•
other words, either P1 or P2 must be on the X-axis in Illustration 2.19.
Ensure that both points dening the scaling graph are in the same quadrant.
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denes the size of the dead band as shown in Illustration 2.19.
Low reference 0 Hz
High reference 20 Hz
Low voltage 1 V
High voltage 10 V
Ext. source 1
Range:
0.0% (0 Hz)
150.0% (30 Hz)
150.0% (30 Hz)
Ext. reference
Range:
0.0% (0 Hz)
30 Hz 10 V
Ext. Reference
Absolute
0 Hz 1 V
Reference
algorithm
Reference
100.0% (20 Hz)
0.0% (0 Hz)
Range:
Limited to:
-100%- +100%
(-20 Hz- +20 Hz)
Limited to: -200%- +200%
(-40 Hz- +40 Hz)
Reference is scaled
according to
max reference giving a
speed.!!!
Scale to
speed
+20 Hz
-20 Hz
Range:
Speed
setpoint
Motor
control
Range:
–10 Hz
+10 Hz
Motor
Digital input 19
Low No reversing
High Reversing
Limits Speed Setpoint
according to min max speed.!!!
Motor PID
Dead band
Digital input
General Reference
parameters:
Reference Range: -Max - Max
Minimum Reference: Don't care
Maximum Reference: 20 Hz (100.0%)
General Motor
parameters:
Motor speed direction: Both directions
Motor speed Low limit: 0 Hz
Motor speed high limit: 10 Hz
Product OverviewDesign Guide
Case 2: Positive reference with dead band, digital input to trigger reverse, part II
Illustration 2.21 shows how reference input with limits outside -maximum to +maximum limits clamps to the input low and
high limits before adding to external reference, and how the external reference is clamped to -maximum to +maximum by
the reference algorithm.
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Illustration 2.21 Clamping of Reference Input with Limits outside -Maximum to +Maximum