This design guide provides information on how to select,
commission, and order a frequency converter. It provides
information about mechanical and electrical installation.
The design guide is intended for use by
personnel.
Read and follow the design guide to use the frequency
converter safely and professionally, and pay particular
attention to the safety instructions and general warnings.
VLT® is a registered trademark.
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Quick Guide provides
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the necessary information for getting the
frequency converter up and running.
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Programming Guide
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provides information on how to program and
includes complete parameter descriptions.
FC 360 technical literature is also available online at
www.danfoss.com/fc360.
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
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 may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates important information, including situations that
may result in damage to equipment or property.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
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).
n
M,N
Nominal motor speed (nameplate data).
n
s
Synchronous motor speed.
2 × Parameter 1−23 × 60s
ns=
n
slip
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).
Parameter 1−39
Break-away torque
Illustration 1.1 Break-away Torque
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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.
1.2.4 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.
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.
The graphic local control panel (LCP 102) interface for
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
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.
ETR
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
or
2-nger reset), 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.
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.
NLCP
The numerical local control panel (LCP 21) 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.
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.
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 =
3xUxI1cosϕ1
3xUxI
RMS
RMS
.
For VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 frequency converters,
cosϕ
1 = 1, therefore:
Power factor =
I1xcosϕ1
I
RMS
=
I
I
RMS
1
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 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.
Save parameter settings in 2 set-ups. Change between the
2 parameter set-ups and edit 1 set-up while another set-up
is active.
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
A state entered in fault situations, for example if the
frequency converter is subject to overvoltage or when it is
protecting the motor, process, or mechanism. Restart is
prevented until the cause of the fault has disappeared, 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
Trip lock is a state entered in fault situations when the
frequency converter is protecting itself and requiring
physical intervention., An example causing a trip lock is the
frequency converter being 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
stability, both when the speed reference is changed and in
relation to the load torque.
60° AVM
Refers to the switching pattern 60° asynchronous vector
modulation.
1.3 Safety Precautions
WARNING
The voltage of the frequency converter is dangerous
whenever connected to mains. Incorrect installation of
the motor, frequency converter or eldbus may cause
death, serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment. Consequently, the instructions in this
manual, as well as national and local rules and safety
regulations, must be complied with.
Safety Regulations
1.Always disconnect mains supply to the frequency
converter before carrying out repair work. Check
that the mains supply has been disconnected and
observe the discharge time stated in Table 1.2
before removing motor and mains supply.
2.[O/Reset] on the LCP does not disconnect the
mains supply and must not be used as a safety
switch.
3.Ground the equipment properly, protect the user
against supply voltage, and protect the motor
against overload in accordance with applicable
national and local regulations.
4.Protection against motor overload is not included
in the factory setting. If this function is desired,
set parameter 1-90 Motor Thermal Protection to [4]ETR trip 1 or [3] ETR warning 1.
5.The frequency converter has more voltage
sources than L1, L2 and L3, when load sharing
(linking of DC intermediate circuit). Check that all
voltage sources have been disconnected and that
the necessary time has elapsed before
commencing repair work.
1.The motor can be stopped with digital
commands, bus commands, references or a local
stop, while the frequency converter is connected
to mains. If personal safety considerations (e.g.
risk of personal injury caused by contact with
moving parts following an unintentional start)
make it necessary to ensure that no unintended
start occurs, these stop functions are not
sucient. In such cases, disconnect the mains
supply.
2.The motor may start while setting the
parameters. If this means that personal safety
may be compromised, motor starting must be
prevented, for instance by secure disconnection
of the motor connection.
3.A motor that has been stopped with the mains
supply connected, may start if faults occur in the
electronics of the frequency converter, through
temporary overload or if a fault in the power
supply grid or motor connection is remedied. If
unintended start must be prevented for personal
safety reasons, the normal stop functions of the
frequency converter are not sucient. In such
cases, disconnect the mains supply.
4.In rare cases, control signals from, or internally
within, the frequency converter may be activated
in error, be delayed, or fail to occur entirely.
When used in situations where safety is critical,
e.g. when controlling the electromagnetic brake
function of a hoist application, do not rely on
these control signals exclusively.
NOTICE
Hazardous situations shall be identied by the machine
builder/integrator responsible for considering necessary
preventive means. Additional monitoring and protective
devices may be included, always according to valid
national safety regulations, such as laws on mechanical
tools and regulations for the prevention of accidents.
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 waiting time is specied in Table 1.2
and is also visible on the product label on top
of the frequency converter.
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.
WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
Touching the electrical parts may be fatal even after the
equipment has been disconnected from mains.
Make sure that all voltage inputs have been disconnected, including load sharing (linkage of DC
intermediate circuit), as well as motor connection for
kinetic back up.
Systems where frequency converters are installed must, if
necessary, be equipped with additional monitoring and
protective devices according to valid safety regulations,
such as laws on mechanical tools, regulations for the
prevention of accidents, etc. Modications to the
frequency converters via the operating software are
allowed.
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome.
EditionRemarksSoftware version
MG06B5xxUpdate due to new
hardware and software
release.
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1.6 Approvals and Certications
Frequency converters are designed in compliance with the
directives described in this section.
For more information on approvals and
the download area at www.danfoss.com/fc360.
certicates, go to
1.6.1 CE Mark
The CE mark (Conformité Européenne) indicates that the
product manufacturer conforms to all applicable EU
directives.
The EU directives applicable to the design and
manufacture of drives 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.
1.6.2 Low Voltage Directive
Drives 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 upon
request.
1.6.3 EMC Directive
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 drive can be used as stand-alone 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.
This section describes how to wire the frequency converter.
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Illustration 2.1 Basic Wiring Schematic Drawing
A=Analog, D=Digital
1) Built-in brake chopper available from J1–J5.
2) Relay 2 is 2-pole for J1–J3 and 3-pole for J4–J7. Relay 2 of J4–J7 with terminals 4, 5, and 6 has same NO/NC logic as relay 1.
Relays are pluggable in J1–J5 and xed in J6–J7.
Rotating shafts and electrical equipment can be
hazardous. It is important to protect against electrical
hazards when applying power to the unit. All electrical
work must conform to national and local electrical codes.
Installation, start up, and maintenance must be
performed only by trained and qualied personnel.
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WIRING ISOLATION
Run input power, motor wiring, and control wiring in 3
separate metallic conduits, or use separated shielded
cables for high-frequency noise isolation. Failure to
isolate power, motor, and control wiring could result in
less than optimum frequency converter and associated
equipment performance.
Run motor cables from multiple frequency converters
separately. Induced voltage from output motor cables
run together can charge equipment capacitors even with
the equipment 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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Lock out all frequency converters simultaneously.
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Wire type and ratings
All wiring must comply with local and national
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regulations regarding cross-section and ambient
temperature requirements.
Danfoss recommends that all power connections
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are made with a minimum 75 °C (167 °F) rated
copper wire.
See chapter 4 Specications for recommended
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wire sizes.
WARNING
GROUNDING HAZARD!
For operator safety, a certied electrical installer should
ground the frequency converter in accordance with
national and local electrical codes as well as instructions
contained within this manual. Ground currents are higher
than 3.5 mA. Failure to ground the frequency converter
properly could result in death or serious injury.
Establish proper protective grounding for
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equipment with ground currents higher than 3.5
mA. See chapter 2.8 Earth Leakage Current for
details.
A dedicated ground wire is required for input
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power, motor power, and control wiring.
Use the clamps provided with the equipment for
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proper ground connections.
Do not ground 1 frequency converter to another
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in a “daisy chain” fashion (see Illustration 2.3).
Run output motor cables from multiple frequency
converters separately. Induced voltage from output
motor cables run together can charge equipment
capacitors even when the equipment is turned o and
locked out. Failure to run output motor cables separately
could result in death or serious injury.
Grounding clamps are provided for motor wiring (see
Illustration 2.4).
Do not install power factor correction capacitors
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between the frequency converter and the motor.
Do not wire a starting or pole-changing device
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between the frequency converter and the motor.
Follow motor manufacturer wiring requirements.
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All frequency converters must be used with an
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isolated input source and with ground reference
power lines. When supplied from an isolated
mains source (IT mains or oating delta) or
TT/TN-S mains with a grounded leg (grounded
delta), set parameter 14-50 RFI Filter to OFF
(enclosure sizes J6–J7) or remove the RFI screw
(enclosure sizes J1–J5). When o, the internal RFI
lter capacitors between the chassis and the
intermediate circuit are isolated to avoid damage
to the intermediate circuit and reduce ground
capacity currents in accordance with IEC 61800-3.
Do not install a switch between the frequency
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converter and the motor in IT mains.
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Illustration 2.4 Mains, Motor, and Ground Connections for
Illustration 2.5 Mains, Motor, and Ground Connections for
Enclosure Sizes J6–J7 (Taking J7 as an Example)
Illustration 2.4 shows mains input, motor, and grounding
for enclosure sizes J1–J5. Illustration 2.5 shows mains input,
motor, and grounding for enclosure sizes J6–J7. Actual
congurations vary with unit types and optional
equipment.
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19
27
29
31
32
33
20
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53
54
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2.2.2 Control Wiring
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Access
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Remove the cover plate with a screwdriver. See
TerminalParameter
Digital I/O, Pulse I/O, Encoder
Illustration 2.6.
12–+24 V DC
Default
setting
Description
24 V DC supply
voltage.
Maximum
output current is
100 mA for all
24 V loads.
Parameter 5-10 Ter
18
19
31
32
33
minal 18 Digital
Input
Parameter 5-11 Ter
minal 19 Digital
Input
Parameter 5-16 Ter
minal 31 Digital
Input
Parameter 5-14 Ter
minal 32 Digital
Input
Parameter 5-15 Ter
minal 33 Digital
Input
[8] Start
[10]
Reversing
[0] No
operation
[0] No
operation
[0] No
operation
Digital inputs.
Digital input
Digital input, 24
V encoder.
Terminal 33 can
be used for
pulse input.
Parameter 5-12 Ter
Illustration 2.6 Control Wiring Access for Enclosure Sizes J1–J7
Control Terminal Types
Illustration 2.7 shows the frequency converter control
terminals. Terminal functions and default settings are
summarized in Table 2.2.
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29
minal 27 Digital
Input
Parameter 5-30 Ter
minal 27 Digital
Output
Parameter 5-13 Ter
minal 29 Digital
Input
Parameter 5-31 Ter
minal 29 Digital
DI [2] Coast
inverse
DO [0] No
operation
DI [14] Jog
DO [0] No
operation
Selectable for
either digital
input, digital
output or pulse
output. Default
setting is digital
input.
Terminal 29 can
be used for
pulse input.
Output
Common for
digital inputs
20–
and 0 V
potential for 24
V supply.
42
Analog inputs/outputs
Parameter 6-91 Ter
minal 42 Analog
Output
[0] No
operation
Programmable
analog output.
The analog
signal is 0–20
mA or 4–20 mA
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Parameter 6-71 Ter
minal 45 Analog
Output
[0] No
operation
at a maximum of
500 Ω. Can also
be congured as
digital outputs
Illustration 2.7 Control Terminal Locations
See chapter 4.2 General Specications for terminal ratings
details.
Frequency converter functions are commanded by
receiving control input signals.
Program each terminal for the function it
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supports in the parameters associated with that
terminal.
Conrm that the control terminal is programmed
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for the correct function. See chapter Local Control
Panel and Programming in the quick guide for
details on accessing parameters and
programming.
The default terminal programming initiates
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frequency converter functioning in a typical
operational mode.
Using shielded control cables
The preferred method in most cases is to secure control
and serial communication cables with shielding clamps
provided at both ends to ensure the best possible high
frequency cable contact.
If the ground potential between the frequency converter
and the PLC is dierent, electric noise may occur that
disturbs the entire system. Solve this problem by tting an
equalizing cable as close as possible to the control cable.
Minimum cable cross section: 16 mm2 (6 AWG).
1
Minimum 16 mm2 (6 AWG)
2Equalizing cable
Illustration 2.8 Shielding Clamps at Both Ends
50/60 Hz ground loops
With very long control cables, ground loops may occur. To
eliminate ground loops, connect 1 end of the screen-toground with a 100 nF capacitor (keeping leads short).
Illustration 2.9 Connection with a 100 nF Capacitor
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Table 2.2 Terminal Descriptions
Avoid EMC noise on serial communication
This terminal is connected to ground via an internal RC
link. Use twisted-pair cables to reduce interference
between conductors. The recommended method is shown
in Illustration 2.10.
speed-closed loop control has higher accuracy
than a speed open-loop control.
Select which input to use as speed PID feedback in
Illustration 2.10 Twisted-pair Cables
parameter 7-00 Speed PID Feedback Source.
Torque control
The torque control function is used in applications where
Alternatively, the connection to terminal 61 can be
omitted.
the torque on motor output shaft is controlling the
application as tension control. Torque control can be
selected in parameter 1-00 Conguration Mode. Torque
setting is done by setting an analog, digital, or bus
controlled reference. When running torque control, it is
recommended to run a full AMA procedure, because
correct motor data is important in achieving optimal
performance.
1
Minimum 16 mm2 (6 AWG)
2Equalizing cable
Illustration 2.11 Twisted-pair Cables without Terminal 61
2.3 Control Structures
2.3.1 Control Principle
A frequency converter recties AC voltage from mains into
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 innitely variable speed control of 3phased standard AC motors and permanent magnet
synchronous motors.
2.3.2 Control Modes
The frequency converter is capable of controlling either the
speed or the torque on the motor shaft. Setting
parameter 1-00 Conguration Mode determines the type of
control.
Closed loop in VVC+ mode. This function is used
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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.
It is recommended to use MCB102 option card.
Ensure the encoder resolution is at least 1024
PPR, and the shield cable of the encoder is well
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
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mechanically robust applications, but the
accuracy is limited. Open-loop torque function
works for 2 directions. The torque is calculated on
the basis of the internal current measurement in
the frequency converter.
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.
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 is a general-purpose frequency converter for variable speed applications. The control principle
is based on Voltage Vector Control+.
0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp)
FC 360 0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp) frequency converters can handle asynchronous motors and permanent magnet synchronous
motors up to 22 kW.
The current-sensing principle in FC 360 0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp) 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 2.12 Control Diagram for FC 360 0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp)
30–75 kW (40–100 hp)
FC 360 30–75 kW (40–100 hp) frequency converters can handle asynchronous motors only.
The current-sensing principle in FC 360 30–75 kW (40–100 hp) frequency converters is based on the current measurement in
the motor phases.
The ground fault protection and short-circuit behavior on FC 360 30–75 kW (40–100 hp) frequency converters are handled
by the 3 current transducers in the motor phases.
Illustration 2.13 Control Diagram for FC 360 30–75 kW (40–100 hp)
Illustration 2.14 Control Structure in VVC+ Open-loop Congurations and Closed-loop Congurations
In the conguration shown in Illustration 2.14, 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.
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 Conguration Mode to use the process PID control for closed-loop control of speed or
pressure in the controlled application. The process PID parameters are in parameter groups 7-2* Process Ctrl. Feedb and 7-3*Process PID Ctrl.
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.
2.3.6 Local [Hand On] and Remote [Auto
On] Control
Operate the frequency converter manually via the local
control panel (LCP) or remotely via analog/digital inputs or
eldbus.
Start and stop the frequency converter pressing the [Hand
On] and [O/Reset] keys on the LCP. Set-up is required:
Parameter 0-40 [Hand on] Key on LCP.
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Parameter 0-44 [O/Reset] Key on LCP.
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Parameter 0-42 [Auto on] Key on LCP.
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Reset alarms via the [O/Reset] key or via a digital input,
when the terminal is programmed to Reset.
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Illustration 2.15 LCP Control Keys
Local reference forces the conguration mode to open
loop, independent of the setting in parameter 1-00 Congu-ration Mode.
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® AutomationDrive FC 360 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.
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Illustration 2.17 Sum of All References When Reference Range
is Set to 0
Illustration 2.18 Sum of All References When Reference Range
is Set to 1
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 2.17 and
Illustration 2.18.
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 2.19.
130BA186.11
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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VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360
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 2.20) are
clamped while a feedback above or below is not.
Illustration 2.19 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 2.3 depending on choice of input.
InputAnalog 53
voltage mode
P1=(Minimum input value, Minimum reference value)
Minimum reference valueParameter 6-14
Terminal 53
Low Ref./Feedb.
Value
Minimum input valueParameter 6-10
Terminal 53
Low Voltage
[V]
P2=(Maximum input value, Maximum reference value)
Maximum reference valueParameter 6-15
Terminal 53
High Ref./
Feedb. Value
Maximum input valueParameter 6-11
Terminal 53
High Voltage
[V]
Table 2.3 P1 and P2 Endpoints
Analog 53
current mode
Parameter 6-14 T
erminal 53 Low
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-12 T
erminal 53 Low
Current [mA]
Parameter 6-15 T
erminal 53 High
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-13 T
erminal 53 High
Current [mA]
2.4.4 Dead Band Around Zero
Analog 54
voltage mode
Parameter 6-24
Terminal 54
Low Ref./Feedb.
Value
Parameter 6-20
Terminal 54
Low Voltage
[V]
Parameter 6-25
Terminal 54
High Ref./
Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-21
Terminal 54
High
Voltage[V]
Analog 54
current mode
Parameter 6-24 T
erminal 54 Low
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-22 T
erminal 54 Low
Current [mA]
Parameter 6-25 T
erminal 54 High
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-23 T
erminal 54 High
Current [mA]
Pulse input 29 Pulse input 33
Parameter 5-52
Term. 29 Low
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 5-50
Term. 29 Low
Frequency [Hz]
Parameter 5-53
Term. 29 High
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 5-51
Term. 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]
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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.
To make the dead band active and to set the amount of
dead band, do the following:
P1 or P2 denes the size of the dead band as shown in
Illustration 2.21.
Set either the minimum reference value (see
•
Table 2.3 for relevant parameter) or maximum
reference value at 0. In other words, either P1 or
P2 must be on the X-axis in Illustration 2.21.
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
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Case 2: Positive reference with dead band, digital input to trigger reverse, part II
Illustration 2.23 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 2.23 Clamping of Reference Input with Limits outside -Maximum to +Maximum
In this example, the speed PID control is used to maintain a constant motor speed regardless of the changing load on the
motor. The required motor speed is set via a potentiometer connected to terminal 53. The speed range is 0–1500 RPM
corresponding to 0–10 V over the potentiometer. A switch connected to terminal 18 controls starting and stopping. The
speed PID monitors the actual RPM of the motor by using a 24 V (HTL) incremental encoder as feedback. The feedback
sensor is an encoder (1024 pulses per revolution) connected to terminals 32 and 33. The pulse frequency range to terminals
32 and 33 is 4 Hz–32 kHz.
The process PID control can be used to control application parameters that can be measured by a sensor (for example
pressure, temperature, ow) and aected by the connected motor through a pump, fan, or other connected devices.
Table 2.7 shows the control congurations in which the process control is possible. Refer to chapter 2.3 Control Structures to
see where the speed control is active.
Parameter 1-00 Conguration ModeParameter 1-01 Motor Control Principle
U/f
VVC
+
[3] ProcessNot availableProcess
Table 2.7 Control Conguration
NOTICE
The process control PID works under the default parameter setting, but tuning the parameters is recommended to
optimize the application control performance.
Illustration 2.26 is an example of a process PID control used
in a ventilation system:
Illustration 2.26 Process PID Control in a Ventilation System
In a ventilation system, the temperature can be set from -5
to +35 °C (23–95 °F) with a potentiometer of 0–10 V. To
keep the set temperature constant, use the process control.
1.Start/stop via the switch connected to terminal
18.
2.Temperature reference via potentiometer (-5 to
+35 °C (23–95 °F), 0–10 V DC) connected to
terminal 53.
3.Temperature feedback via transmitter (-10 to
+40 °C (14–104 °F), 4–20 mA) connected to
terminal 54.
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The control is inverse, which means that when the
temperature increases, the ventilation speed is increased as
well to generate more air. When the temperature drops,
the speed is reduced. The transmitter used is a
temperature sensor with a working range of -10 to +40 °C
(14–104 °F), 4–20 mA.
1.Select only proportional control, meaning that
the integral time is set to the maximum value,
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chapter 2.5.5 Programming Order, optimize the proportional
gain, the integration time, and the dierentiation time
(parameter 7-33 Process PID Proportional Gain,
parameter 7-34 Process PID Integral Time, and
parameter 7-35 Process PID Dierentiation Time). In most
processes, complete the following procedure:
1.Start the motor.
2.Set parameter 7-33 Process PID Proportional Gain
After conguring the basic settings as described in
to 0.3 and increase it until the feedback signal
again begins to vary continuously. Reduce the
The process operator can do the nal tuning of the control
iteratively to yield satisfactory control.
while the dierentiation time is set to 0.
2.Increase the value of the proportional gain until
the point of instability is reached (sustained
oscillations) and the critical value of gain, Ku, is
reached.
3.Measure the period of oscillation to obtain the
critical time constant, Pu.
4.Use Table 2.10 to calculate the necessary PID
control parameters.
value until the feedback signal has stabilized.
Lower the proportional gain by 40–60%.
3.Set parameter 7-34 Process PID Integral Time to
20 s and reduce the value until the feedback
signal again begins to vary continuously. Increase
the integration time until the feedback signal
stabilizes, followed by an increase of 15–50%.
4.Only use parameter 7-35 Process PID
Dierentiation
Time for fast-acting systems (dierentiation time).
The typical value is 4 times the set integration
time. Use the dierentiator when the setting of
the proportional gain and the integration time
has been fully optimized. Make sure that the lowpass lter dampens the oscillations on the
feedback signal suciently.
Illustration 2.28 Marginally Stable System
NOTICE
If necessary, start/stop can be activated several times to
provoke a variation of the feedback signal.
2.5.6 Ziegler Nichols Tuning Method
To tune the PID controls of the frequency converter,
Danfoss recommends the Ziegler Nichols tuning method.
Type of
control
PI-control0.45 x K
PID tight
control
PID some
overshoot
Proportional
gain
0.6 x K
0.33 x K
Integral timeDierentiation
time
u
u
u
0.833 x P
0.5 x P
0.5 x P
u
u
u
0.125 x P
0.33 x P
–
u
u
NOTICE
Table 2.10 Ziegler Nichols Tuning for Regulator
Do not use the Ziegler Nichols Tuning method in
applications that could be damaged by the oscillations
created by marginally stable control settings.
The criteria for adjusting the parameters are based on
evaluating the system at the limit of stability rather than
on taking a step response. Increase the proportional gain
until observing continuous oscillations (as measured on
the feedback), that is, until the system becomes marginally
stable. The corresponding gain (Ku) is called the ultimate
gain and is the gain, at which the oscillation is obtained.
The period of the oscillation (Pu) (called the ultimate
period) is determined as shown in Illustration 2.28 and
should be measured when the amplitude of oscillation is
small.
Electrical interference is conducted at frequencies in the range 150 kHz to 30 MHz. Airborne interference from the frequency
converter system in the range 30 MHz to 1 GHz is generated from the frequency converter, motor cable, and motor.
Capacitive currents in the motor cable coupled with a high dU/dt from the motor voltage generate leakage currents.
Using a shielded motor cable increases the leakage current (see Illustration 2.29) because shielded cables have higher
capacitance to ground than unshielded cables. If the leakage current is not
mains in the radio frequency range below approximately 5 MHz. Since the leakage current (I1) is carried back to the unit
through the shield (I3), there is only a small electro-magnetic eld (I4) from the shielded motor cable.
The shield reduces the radiated interference but increases the low-frequency interference on the mains. Connect the motor
cable shield to the frequency converter enclosure and the motor enclosure. This is best done by using integrated shield
clamps to avoid twisted shield ends (pigtails). The shield clamps increase the shield impedance at higher frequencies, which
reduces the shield
eect and increases the leakage current (I4).
Mount the shield on the enclosure at both ends if a shielded cable is used for the following purposes:
Fieldbus
•
Network
•
Relay
•
Control cable
•
Signal interface
•
Brake
•
ltered, it causes greater interference on the
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In some situations, however, it is necessary to break the shield to avoid current loops.
If placing the shield on a mounting plate for the frequency converter, use a metal mounting plate to convey the shield
currents back to the unit. Ensure good electrical contact from the mounting plate through the mounting screws to the
frequency converter chassis.
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When using unshielded cables, some emission requirements are not complied with, although the immunity requirements are
observed.
To reduce the interference level from the entire system (unit and installation), make motor and brake cables as short as
possible. Avoid placing cables with a sensitive signal level alongside mains, motor, and brake cables. Radio interference
higher than 50 MHz (airborne) is especially generated by the control electronics.
2.6.2 EMC Emission Requirements
The test results in Table 2.11 have been obtained using a system with a frequency converter (with the mounting plate), a
motor, and shielded motor cables.
Class A Group 2/EN 55011
Industrial environment
Enclosure size and rated power
J10.37–2.2 kW (0.5–3.0 hp), 380–480 V––25 m (82 ft)Yes
A1
Filter
A2
Filter
Table 2.11 EMC Emission (Filter Type: Internal)
1) Frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz is not harmonized between IEC/EN 61800-3 and EN 55011 and not mandatorily included.
J23.0–5.5 kW (4.0–7.5 hp), 380–480 V––25 m (82 ft)Yes
J37.5 kW (10 hp), 380–480 V––25 m (82 ft)Yes
J411–15 kW (15–20 hp), 380–480 V––25 m (82 ft)Yes
J518.5–22 kW (25–30 hp), 380–480 V––25 m (82 ft)Yes
J10.37–2.2 kW (0.5–3.0 hp), 380–480 V5 m (16.4 ft)
J23.0–5.5 kW (4.0–7.5 hp), 380–480 V5 m (16.4 ft)
J37.5 kW (10 hp), 380–480 V5 m (16.4 ft)
J411–15 kW (15–20 hp), 380–480 V5 m (16.4 ft)
J518.5–22 kW (25–30 hp), 380–480 V5 m (16.4 ft)
J630–45 kW (40–60 hp), 380–480 V25 m (82 ft)
J755–75 kW (75–100 hp), 380–480 V25 m (82 ft)
Category C3/EN/IEC 61800-3
Second environment
ConductedRadiatedConductedRadiated
1)
Yes
1)
Yes
1)
Yes
1)
Yes
1)
Yes
1)
Yes
1)
Yes
Class A Group 1/EN 55011
Industrial environment
Category C2/EN/IEC 61800-3
First environment restricted
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
2.6.3 EMC Immunity Requirements
The immunity requirements for frequency converters depend on the environment in which they are installed. The
requirements for the industrial environment are higher than the requirements for the home and oce environment. All
Danfoss frequency converters comply with the requirements for the industrial environment. Therefore they also comply with
the lower requirements for home and oce environment with a large safety margin.
To document immunity against burst transient from electrical phenomena, the following immunity tests have been made on
a system consisting of:
A frequency converter (with options if relevant).
•
A shielded control cable.
•
A control box with potentiometer, motor cable, and motor.
Protection against electric shock is ensured when the
electrical supply is of the PELV type and the installation is
made as described in local/national regulations on PELV
supplies.
WARNING
Before touching any electrical parts, ensure that other
voltage inputs have been disconnected, such as load
sharing (linkage of DC intermediate circuit) and the
motor connection for kinetic back-up. Wait at least the
amount of time indicated in Table 1.2. Failure to follow
recommendations could result in death or serious injury.
All control terminals and relay terminals 01-03/04-06
comply with PELV (Protective Extra Low Voltage). This does
2.8 Earth Leakage Current
not apply to grounded Delta leg above 400 V.
Follow national and local codes regarding protective
Galvanic (ensured) isolation is obtained by fullling
requirements for higher isolation and by providing the
relevant creapage/clearance distances. These requirements
are described in the EN 61800-5-1 standard.
The components that make up the electrical isolation, as
shown in Illustration 2.30, also comply with the
requirements for higher isolation and the relevant test as
described in EN 61800-5-1.
The PELV galvanic isolation can be shown in 3 locations
(see Illustration 2.30):
grounding of equipment with a leakage current >3.5 mA.
Frequency converter technology implies high frequency
switching at high power. This generates a leakage current
in the ground connection. A fault current in the frequency
converter at the output power terminals might contain a
DC component, which can charge the lter capacitors and
cause a transient ground current.
The earth leakage current is made up of several contributions and depends on various system congurations
including RFI ltering, shielded motor cables, and
frequency converter power.
To maintain PELV, all connections made to the control
terminals must be PELV, e.g. thermistor must be reinforced/
double insulated.
1 Power supply (SMPS) for control cassette
2 Communication between power card and control cassette
3 Customer relays
Illustration 2.30 Galvanic Isolation
Interface between Standard RS485 and I/O circuit (PELV) is
functionally isolated.
Illustration 2.31 Inuence of the Cable Length and Power Size
The leakage current also depends on the line distortion.
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Illustration 2.33 Main Contributions to Leakage Current
Illustration 2.32 Inuence of Line Distortion on Leakage
Current
NOTICE
High leakage current may cause the RCDs to switch o.
To avoid this problem, remove the RFI screw (enclosure
sizes J1 to J5) or set parameter 14-50 RFI Filter to [0] O
(enclosure sizes J6 and J7) when a lter is being charged.
EN/IEC61800-5-1 (Power Drive System Product Standard)
requires special care if the leakage current exceeds 3.5mA.
Grounding must be reinforced in 1 of the following ways:
Ground wire (terminal 95) of at least 10 mm2.
•
2 separate ground wires that comply with the
•
dimensioning rules.
See EN/IEC61800-5-1 for further information.
Using RCDs
Where residual current devices (RCDs), also known as earth
leakage circuit breakers (ELCBs), are used, comply with the
following:
Use RCDs of type B only, which are capable of
•
detecting AC and DC currents.
Use RCDs with an inrush delay to prevent faults
•
caused by transient earth currents.
Dimension RCDs according to the system
•
ration and environmental considerations.
congu-
Illustration 2.34 Inuence of Cut-o Frequency of the RCD on
What is Responded to/Measured
For more details, refer to the RCD Application Note.
Brake Functions
2.9
2.9.1 Mechanical Holding Brake
A mechanical holding brake mounted directly on the
motor shaft normally performs static braking.
NOTICE
When the holding brake is included in a safety chain, a
frequency converter cannot provide a safe control of a
mechanical brake. Include a redundancy circuitry for the
brake control in the total installation.
overvoltage under a certain threshold by
directing the brake energy from the motor to the
connected brake resistor (parameter 2-10 BrakeFunction = [1] Resistor brake).
Adjust the threshold in parameter 2-14 Brakevoltage reduce, with 70 V range.
Dynamic braking is established by:
AC brake: The brake energy is distributed in the
•
motor by changing the loss conditions in the
Illustration 2.35 Typical Braking Cycle
motor. The AC brake function cannot be used in
applications with high cycling frequency as this
overheats the motor (parameter 2-10 BrakeFunction = [2] AC brake).
DC brake: An overmodulated DC current added to
•
the AC current works as an eddy current brake
(parameter 2-02 DC Braking Time≠0 s).
2.9.3 Brake Resistor Selection
To handle higher demands by generatoric braking, a brake
resistor is necessary. Using a brake resistor ensures that the
heat is absorbed in the brake resistor and not in the
frequency converter. For more information, see the VLTBrake Resistor MCE 101 Design Guide.
®
Power range
380–480 V
Cycle time (s)120
Braking duty cycle at 100% torqueContinuous
Braking duty cycle at overtorque
(150/160%)
Table 2.13 Braking at High Overload Torque Level
1) For 30–75 kW (40–100 hp) frequency converters, an external brake
resistor is needed to meet the specication in Table 2.13.
Danfoss oers brake resistors with duty cycle of 10% and
40%. If a 10% duty cycle is applied, the brake resistors are
0.37–75 kW (0.5–100
1)
hp)
40%
able to absorb brake power for 10% of the cycle time. The
If the amount of kinetic energy transferred to the resistor
in each braking period is not known, the average power
remaining 90% of the cycle time is used for dissipating
excess heat.
can be calculated based on the cycle time and braking
time. The resistor intermittent duty cycle is an indication of
the duty cycle at which the resistor is active.
Illustration 2.35 shows a typical braking cycle.
NOTICE
Make sure that the resistor is designed to handle the
required braking time.
The intermittent duty cycle for the resistor is calculated as
follows:
The maximum allowed load on the brake resistor is stated
as a peak power at a given intermittent duty cycle and can
Duty cycle = tb/T .
tb is the braking time in seconds
T = cycle time in seconds.
be calculated as:
Brake Resistance Calculation
2
U
x0 . 83
dc,br
Ω =
R
br
P
peak
where
P
peak
= P
x Mbr [%] x η
motor
motor
x η
VLT
[W]
As can be seen, the brake resistor depends on the DC-link
voltage (Udc).
The threshold can be adjusted in parameter 2-14 Brake
voltage reduce, with 70 V range.
NOTICE
Make sure that the brake resistor can cope with a
voltage of 410 V or 820 V.
Danfoss recommends calculating the brake resistance R
rec
according to the formula below. The recommended brake
resistance guarantees that the frequency converter is able
to brake at the highest braking torque (M
2
U
x100x0.83
P
motor
xM
dc
br( % )
xη
motor
xη
VLT
Ω =
R
rec
η
is typically at 0.80 (≤ 75 kW/100 hp); 0.85 (11–22
motor
) of 160%.
br(%)
kW/15–30 hp).
η
is typically at 0.97.
VLT
For FC 360, R
480V : R
rec
480V : R
rec
at 160% braking torque is written as:
rec
=
=
396349
397903
1)
Ω
P
motor
2)
Ω
P
motor
1) For frequency converters ≤ 7.5 kW (10 hp) shaft output
2) For frequency converters 11–75 kW (15–100 hp) shaft
output
NOTICE
The resistance of the brake resistor should not be higher
than the value recommended by Danfoss. If a brake
resistor with a higher ohmic value is selected, the 160%
braking torque may not be achieved because the
frequency converter might cut out for safety reasons.
The resistance should be bigger than R
min
.
NOTICE
If a short circuit in the brake transistor occurs, power
dissipation in the brake resistor is only prevented by
using a mains switch or contactor to disconnect the
mains for the frequency converter. (The contactor can be
controlled by the frequency converter).
NOTICE
Do not touch the brake resistor because it can get hot
during braking. Place the brake resistor in a secure
environment to avoid re risk.
2.9.4 Control with Brake Function
The brake is protected against short-circuiting of the brake
resistor, and the brake transistor is monitored to ensure
that short-circuiting of the transistor is detected. A relay/
digital output can be used for protecting the brake resistor
from overloading caused by a fault in the frequency
converter.
In addition, the brake enables readout of the momentary
power and the mean power for the latest 120 s. The brake
can also monitor the power energizing and make sure that
it does not exceed a limit selected in parameter 2-12 BrakePower Limit (kW).
NOTICE
Monitoring the brake power is not a safety function. A
thermal switch is required to prevent the brake power
from exceeding the limit. The brake resistor circuit is not
ground leakage protected.
Overvoltage control (OVC) (exclusive brake resistor) can be
selected as an alternative brake function in
parameter 2-17 Over-voltage Control. This function is active
for all units. The function ensures that a trip can be
avoided if the DC-link voltage increases. This is done by
increasing the output frequency to limit the voltage from
the DC link. It is a useful function, for example if the rampdown time is too short to avoid tripping of the frequency
converter. In this situation, the ramp-down time is
extended.
NOTICE
OVC can be activated when running a PM motor (when
parameter 1-10 Motor Construction is set to [1] PM nonsalient SPM).
2.10 Smart Logic Controller
Smart logic control (SLC) is a sequence of user-dened
actions (see parameter 13-52 SL Controller Action [x])
executed by the SLC when the associated user-dened
event (see parameter 13-51 SL Controller Event [x]) is
evaluated as true by the SLC.
The condition for an event can be a particular status or
that the output from a logic rule or a comparator operand
becomes true. That leads to an associated action as shown
in Illustration 2.36.
Coast
Start timer
Set Do X low
Select set-up 2
. . .
Running
Warning
Torque limit
Digital input X 30/2
. . .
=
TRUE longer than..
. . .
. . .
130BA062.14
State 1
13-51.0
13-52.0
State 2
13-51.1
13-52.1
Start
event P13-01
State 3
13-51.2
13-52.2
State 4
13-51.3
13-52.3
Stop
event P13-02
Stop
event P13-02
Stop
event P13-02
Par. 13-11
Comparator Operator
=
TRUE longer than.
. . .
. . .
Par. 13-10
Comparator Operand
Par. 13-12
Comparator Value
130BB672.10
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . .
Par. 13-43
Logic Rule Operator 2
Par. 13-41
Logic Rule Operator 1
Par. 13-40
Logic Rule Boolean 1
Par. 13-42
Logic Rule Boolean 2
Par. 13-44
Logic Rule Boolean 3
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Product Overview
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360
Comparators
Comparators are used for comparing continuous variables
(for example output frequency, output current, and analog
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input) to xed preset values.
Illustration 2.38 Comparators
Logic rules
Combine up to 3 boolean inputs (true/false inputs) from
timers, comparators, digital inputs, status bits, and events
using the logical operators and, or, and not.
Illustration 2.36 Associated Action
Events and actions are each numbered and linked in pairs
(states). This means that when event [0] is fullled (attains
the value true), action [0] is executed. After this, the
conditions of event [1] are evaluated and if evaluated true,
action [1] is executed, and so on. Only 1 event is evaluated
at any time. If an event is evaluated as false, nothing
happens (in the SLC) during the current scan interval, and
no other events are evaluated. When the SLC starts, it
evaluates event [0] (and only event [0]) each scan interval.
Only when event [0] is evaluated true, the SLC executes
action [0] and starts evaluating event [1]. It is possible to
program 1–20 events and actions.
When the last event/action has been executed, the
sequence starts over again from event [0]/action [0].
Illustration 2.37 shows an example with 3 event/actions:
Illustration 2.39 Logic Rules
2.11 Extreme Running Conditions
Short circuit (motor phase-to-phase)
The frequency converter is protected against short circuits
by current measurement in each of the 3 motor phases or
in the DC link. A short circuit between 2 output phases
causes an overcurrent in the frequency converter. The
frequency converter is turned o individually when the
short-circuit current exceeds the permitted value (alarm 16,Trip lock).
Switching on the output
Switching on the output between the motor and the
frequency converter is fully allowed and does not damage
the frequency converter. However, fault messages may
appear.
The voltage in the DC link is increased when the motor
acts as a generator. This occurs in the following cases:
The load drives the motor (at constant output
•
frequency from the frequency converter).
If the inertia moment is high during deceleration
•
(ramp-down), the friction is low and the rampdown time is too short for the energy to be
dissipated as a loss in the frequency converter,
the motor, and the installation.
Incorrect slip compensation setting may cause
•
higher DC-link voltage.
The control unit may attempt to correct the ramp if
possible (parameter 2-17 Over-voltage Control).
The frequency converter turns o to protect the transistors
and the DC link capacitors when a certain voltage level is
reached.
To select the method used for controlling the DC-link
voltage level, see parameter 2-10 Brake Function and
parameter 2-17 Over-voltage Control.
Mains drop-out
During a mains drop-out, the frequency converter keeps
running until the DC-link voltage drops below the
minimum stop level, which is 320 V. The mains voltage
before the drop-out and the motor load determines how
long it takes for the inverter to coast.
Minimum speed limit
Parameter 4-12 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz] sets the
minimum output speed that the drive can provide.
Maximum speed limit
Parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] or
parameter 4-19 Max Output Frequency sets the maximum
output speed that the drive can provide.
ETR (electronic thermal relay)
The drive ETR function measures the actual current, speed,
and time to calculate motor temperature. The function also
protects the motor from being overheated (warning or
trip). An external thermistor input is also available. ETR is
an electronic feature that simulates a bimetal relay based
on internal measurements. The characteristic is shown in
Illustration 2.40.
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Static overload in VVC+ mode
When the frequency converter is overloaded, the torque
limit in parameter 4-16 Torque Limit Motor Mode/
parameter 4-17 Torque Limit Generator Mode is reached, the
Illustration 2.40 ETR
control unit reduces the output frequency to reduce the
load.
If the overload is excessive, a current may occur that
makes the frequency converter cut out after approximately
5–10 s.
Operation within the torque limit is limited in time (0–60 s)
in parameter 14-25 Trip Delay at Torque Limit.
The X-axis shows the ratio between I
nominal. The Y-axis shows the time in seconds before the
ETR cuts o and trips the drive. The curves show the
characteristic nominal speed at twice the nominal speed
and at 0.2 x the nominal speed.
At lower speed, the ETR cuts o at lower heat due to less
motor
and I
cooling of the motor. In that way, the motor is protected
2.11.1 Motor Thermal Protection
from being overheated even at low speed. The ETR feature
calculates the motor temperature based on actual current
To protect the application from serious damage, the drive
oers several dedicated features.
and speed. The calculated temperature is visible as a
readout parameter in parameter 16-18 Motor Thermal.
Torque limit
The torque limit protects the motor from being overloaded
independent of the speed. Torque limit is controlled in
parameter 4-16 Torque Limit Motor Mode and
parameter 4-17 Torque Limit Generator Mode.
Parameter 14-25 Trip Delay at Torque Limit controls the time
before the torque limit warning trips.
Current limit
Parameter 4-18 Current Limit controls the current limit, and
parameter 14-24 Trip Delay at Current Limit controls the
Conrm that the equipment matches the requirements and
ordering information by checking power size, voltage data,
and overload data on the nameplate of the frequency
converter.
1–6: Product Name
7: Overload
8–10: Power size
H: Heavy duty
Q: Normal duty
1)
0.37–75 kW (0.5–100 hp). For example:
K37: 0.37 kW2) (0.5 hp)
1K1: 1.1 kW (1.5 hp)
11 K: 11 kW (15 hp)
11–12: Voltage classT4: 380–480 V 3 phases
13–15: IP classE20: IP20
16–17: RFI
H1: C2 Class
3)
H2: C3 Class
18: Brake chopper
X: No
B: Built-in
4)
19: LCPX: No
20: PCB coatingC: 3C3
21: Mains terminalsD: Load sharing
29–30: Embedded
eldbus
AX: No
A0: PROFIBUS
AL: PROFINET
31–32: Option BBX: No option
Table 3.1 Type Code: Selection of Dierent Features and Options
For options and accessories, refer to the section Options and
Accessories in the VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Design Guide.
1) Only 11–75 kW (15–100 hp) for normal duty variants. PROFIBUS
1 Type code
2 Ordering number
3 Specications
and PROFINET are unavailable for normal duty.
2) For all power sizes, see chapter 4.1.1 Mains Supply 3x380–480 V
AC.
3) H1 RFI lter is available for 0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp).
Danfoss oers a wide variety of dierent resistors that are specially designed for our frequency converters. See
chapter 2.9.4 Control with Brake Function for the dimensioning of brake resistors. This section lists the ordering numbers for
the brake resistors.
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3.3.1 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors 10%
FC 360P
T4[kW]
HK370.378901041.989890.03030001201.50.3139
HK550.55593693.796590.04530011201.50.4131
HK750.75434508.784830.06130021201.50.4129
H1K11.1288338.053210.09230041201.50.5132
H1K51.5208244.412320.12830071201.50.8145
H2K22.2139163.951550.19030081201.50.9131
H3K03100118.861120.26233001201.51.3131
H4K047487.93830.35433351201.51.9128
H5K55.55463.33600.49233361201.52.5127
H7K57.53846.05430.67733371201.53.3132
H11K112732.99310.94533381201.55.2130
H15K151924.02221.29733391201.56.7129
H18K18.51619.36181.61033401201.58.3132
H22K221618.00171.92333571201.510.1128
H30K301114.6132.633411202.513.3150
H37K37911.7113.233591202.515.3150
H45K4589.693.930651201020150
H55K5567.874.830701201026150
H75K7545.756.632311201036150
m (HO)
R
min
[Ω][Ω][Ω]
R
br. nom
R
rec
P
br avg
[kW]175Uxxxx[s]
Code no.PeriodCable
cross-
section
[mm2]
1)
Thermal
relay
[A][%]
Maximu
m brake
torque
with R
rec
Table 3.4 FC 360 - Mains: 380–480 V (T4), 10% Duty Cycle
1) All cabling must comply with national and local regulations on cable cross-sections and ambient temperature.
1) The frequency converter can run at -25% input voltage with reduced performance. The maximum output power of the
frequency converter is 75% if input voltage is -25%, and 85% if input voltage is -15%.
Full torque cannot be expected at mains voltage lower than 10% below the lowest rated supply voltage of the frequency
converter.
Supply frequency50/60 Hz ±5%
Maximum imbalance temporary between mains phases3.0% of rated supply voltage
True power factor (λ)≥0.9 nominal at rated load
Displacement power factor (cos ϕ)Near unity (>0.98)
Switching on input supply L1, L2, L3 (power-ups) ≤7.5 kW (10 hp)Maximum 2 times/minute
Switching on input supply L1, L2, L3 (power-ups) 11–75 kW (15–100 hp)Maximum 1 time/minute
The unit is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering less than 5000 RMS symmetrical Amperes, 480 V maximum.
Motor output (U, V, W)
Output voltage0–100% of supply voltage
Output frequency in U/f mode (for AM motor)0–500 Hz
Output frequency in VVC+ mode (for AM motor)0–200 Hz
Output frequency in VVC+ mode (for PM motor)0–400 Hz
Switching on outputUnlimited
Ramp time0.01–3600 s
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Torque characteristics
Starting torque (high overload)
Maximum 160% for 60 s
Overload torque (high overload)Maximum 160% for 60 s
Starting torque (normal overload)Maximum 110% for 60 s
Overload torque (normal overload)Maximum 110% for 60 s
1)2)
1)2)
1)2)
1)2)
Starting currentMaximum 200% for 1 s
Torque rise time in VVC+ (independent of fsw)Maximum 50 ms
1) Percentage relates to the nominal torque. It is 150% for 11–75 kW (15–100 hp) frequency converters.
2) Once every 10 minutes.
Cable lengths and cross-sections
1)
Maximum motor cable length, shielded50 m (164 ft)
Maximum motor cable length, unshielded0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp): 75 m (246 ft), 30–75 kW (40–100 hp): 100 m (328 ft)
Maximum cross-section to control terminals, exible/rigid wire2.5 mm2/14 AWG
Minimum cross-section to control terminals0.55 mm2/30 AWG
1) For power cables, see Table 4.1 to Table 4.3.
Digital inputs
Programmable digital inputs7
Terminal number18, 19, 271), 291), 31, 32, 33
LogicPNP or NPN
Voltage level0–24 V DC
Voltage level, logic 0 PNP< 5 V DC
Voltage level, logic 1 PNP> 10 V DC
Voltage level, logic 0 NPN> 19 V DC
Voltage level, logic 1 NPN< 14 V DC
Maximum voltage on input28 V DC
Pulse frequency range4 Hz–32 kHz
(Duty cycle) minimum pulse width4.5 ms
1) Terminals 27 and 29 can also be programmed as output.
Analog inputs
Number of analog inputs2
Terminal number53, 54
ModesVoltage or current
Mode selectSoftware
Voltage level0–10 V
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Input resistance, R
i
Approximately 10 kΩ
Maximum voltage-15 to +20 V
Current level0/4 to 20 mA (scaleable)
Input resistance, R
i
Approximately 200 Ω
Maximum current30 mA
Resolution for analog inputs11 bit
Accuracy of analog inputsMaximum error 0.5% of full scale
Bandwidth100 Hz
The analog inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Illustration 4.1 Analog Inputs
NOTICE
HIGH ALTITUDE
For installation at altitudes above 2000 m (6562 ft), contact Danfoss hotline regarding PELV.
Pulse inputs
Programmable pulse inputs2
Terminal number pulse29, 33
Maximum frequency at terminal 29, 3332 kHz (push-pull driven)
Maximum frequency at terminal 29, 335 kHz (open collector)
Minimum frequency at terminal 29, 334 Hz
Voltage levelSee the section on digital input
Maximum voltage on input28 V DC
Input resistance, R
i
Pulse input accuracyMaximum error: 0.1% of full scale
Analog outputs
Number of programmable analog outputs2
Terminal number45, 42
Current range at analog output0/4–20 mA
Maximum resistor load to common at analog output500 Ω
Accuracy on analog outputMaximum error: 0.8% of full scale
Resolution on analog output10 bit
The analog output is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Control card, RS485 serial communication
Terminal number68 (P,TX+, RX+), 69 (N,TX-, RX-)
Terminal number 61Common for terminals 68 and 69
The RS485 serial communication circuit is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV).
Digital outputs
Programmable digital/pulse outputs2
Terminal number27, 29
Voltage level at digital/frequency output0–24 V
Maximum output current (sink or source)40 mA
Maximum load at frequency output1 kΩ
Maximum capacitive load at frequency output10 nF
Minimum output frequency at frequency output4 Hz
Maximum output frequency at frequency output32 kHz
Accuracy of frequency outputMaximum error: 0.1% of full scale
Resolution of frequency output10 bit
1) Terminal 27 and 29 can also be programmed as input.
The digital output is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Control card, 24 V DC output
Terminal number12
Maximum load100 mA
The 24 V DC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV), but has the same potential as the analog and digital
inputs and outputs.
Maximum terminal load (AC-1)1) on 01–02/04–05 (NO) (Resistive load)250 V AC, 3 A
Maximum terminal load (AC-15)1) on 01–02/04–05 (NO) (Inductive load @ cosφ 0.4)250 V AC, 0.2 A
Maximum terminal load (DC-1)1) on 01–02/04–05 (NO) (Resistive load)30 V DC, 2 A
Maximum terminal load (DC-13)1) on 01–02/04–05 (NO) (Inductive load)24 V DC, 0.1 A
Maximum terminal load (AC-1)1) on 01–03/04–06 (NC) (Resistive load)250 V AC, 3 A
Maximum terminal load (AC-15)1)on 01–03/04–06 (NC) (Inductive load @ cosφ 0.4)250 V AC, 0.2 A
Maximum terminal load (DC-1)1) on 01–03/04–06 (NC) (Resistive load)30 V DC, 2 A
Minimum terminal load on 01–03 (NC), 01–02 (NO)24 V DC 10 mA, 24 V AC 20 mA
1) IEC 60947 t 4 and 5.
The relay contacts are galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuit by reinforced isolation.
The relays can be used on dierent loads (resistive load or inductive load) with dierent life cycles. The life cycle depends on the
conguration of the specic load.
Control card, +10 V DC output
Terminal number50
Output voltage10.5 V ±0.5 V
Maximum load15 mA
The 10 V DC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Control characteristics
Resolution of output frequency at 0–500 Hz±0.003 Hz
System response time (terminals 18, 19, 27, 29, 32, and 33)≤2 ms
Speed control range (open loop)1:100 of synchronous speed
Speed accuracy (open loop)±0.5% of nominal speed
Speed accuracy (closed loop)±0.1% of nominal speed
All control characteristics are based on a 4-pole asynchronous motor.
Ambient conditions
Enclosure sizes J1–J7IP20
Vibration test, all enclosure sizes1.0 g
Relative humidity5–95% (IEC 721-3-3); Class 3K3 (non-condensing) during operation
Aggressive environment (IEC 60068-2-43) H2S testClass Kd
Test method according to IEC 60068-2-43 H2S (10 days)
Ambient temperature (at 60 AVM switching mode)
- with deratingMaximum 55 °C (131 °F)
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- at full continuous output current with some power sizeMaximum 50 °C (122 °F)
- at full continuous output currentMaximum 45 °C (113 °F)
Minimum ambient temperature during full-scale operation0 °C (32 °F)
Minimum ambient temperature at reduced performance-10 °C (14 °F)
Temperature during storage/transport-25 to +65/70 °C (-13 to +149/158 °F)
Maximum altitude above sea level without derating1000 m (3281 ft)
Maximum altitude above sea level with derating3000 m (9843 ft)
EMC standards, emission
EMC standards, immunity
Energy eciency class
1) Refer to chapter 4.7 Special Conditions for:
Derating for high ambient temperature.
•
Derating for high altitude.
•
2) To prevent control card overtemperature on PROFIBUS and PROFINET variants of VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360, avoid full
digital/analog I/O load at ambient temperature higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
3) Determined according to EN 50598-2 at:
Rated load.
•
90% rated frequency.
•
Switching frequency factory setting.
•
Switching pattern factory setting.
•
3)
VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360
1)2)
EN 61800-3, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-3-11,
EN 61000-3-12, EN 61000-6-3/4, EN 55011, IEC 61800-3
EN 61800-3, EN 61000-6-1/2, EN 61000-4-2,
EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6
IE2
Control card performance
Scan interval1 ms
Protection and features
Electronic thermal motor protection against overload.
•
Temperature monitoring of the heat sink ensures that the frequency converter trips when the temperature reaches
•
a predened level. An overload temperature cannot be reset until the temperature of the heat sink is below the
temperature limit.
The frequency converter is protected against short circuits on motor terminals U, V, W.
•
If a mains phase is missing, the frequency converter trips or issues a warning (depending on the load and
•
parameter setting).
Monitoring of the intermediate circuit voltage ensures that the frequency converter trips when the intermediate
•
circuit voltage is too low or too high.
The frequency converter is protected against ground faults on motor terminals U, V, W.
Use fuses and/or circuit breakers on the supply side to
protect service personnel and equipment from injuries and
damage if there is component breakdown inside the
frequency converter (rst fault).
Branch circuit protection
Protect all branch circuits in an installation, switchgear, and
machines against short circuit and overcurrent according
to national/international regulations.
NOTICE
The recommendations do not cover branch circuit
protection for UL.
Table 4.4 lists the recommended fuses that have been
tested.
WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE RISK
Malfunction or failing to follow the recommendations
may result in personal risk and damage to the frequency
converter and other equipment.
Select fuses according to recommendations.
•
Possible damage can be limited to be inside the
frequency converter.
Enclosure
size
J1
J2
J37.5 (10)gG-32
J411–15 (15–20)gG-50
J5
J6
J7
Table 4.4 CE Fuse, 380–480 V, Enclosure Sizes J1–J7
Power [kW (hp)]CE compliance fuse
0.37–1.1 (0.5–1.5)
gG-101.5 (2)
2.2 (3)
3.0 (4)
gG-254.0 (5.5)
5.5 (7.5)
18.5 (25)
22 (30)
30 (40)
45 (60)
55 (75)
75 (100)
gG-80
gG-12537 (50)
aR-250
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NOTICE
Using fuses or circuit breakers is mandatory to ensure
compliance with IEC 60364 for CE.
Danfoss recommends using the fuses in Table 4.4 on a
circuit capable of delivering 100000 A
380–480 V depending on the frequency converter voltage
rating. With the proper fusing, the frequency converter
short circuit current rating (SCCR) is 100000 A
To calculate the system eciency, the eciency of the
Eciency of the frequency converter (η
The load on the frequency converter has little eect on its
eciency. In general, the eciency is the same at the
rated motor frequency f
, even if the motor supplies
M,N
100% of the rated shaft torque or only 75%, i.e. in case of
part loads.
This also means that the eciency of the frequency
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converter does not change even if other U/f characteristics
are selected.
However, the U/f characteristics inuence the eciency of
the motor.
The eciency declines a little when the switching
frequency is set to a value above the default value. The
VLT
)
frequency converter (η
the motor (η
η
= η
SYSTEM
VLT
MOTOR
x η
):
MOTOR
) is multiplied by the eciency of
VLT
4.5 Acoustic Noise
The acoustic noise from the frequency converter comes
from 3 sources:
DC intermediate circuit coils.
•
Integral fan.
•
RFI lter choke.
•
The typical values measured at a distance of 1 m (3.3 ft)
from the unit are:
eciency is also slightly reduced if the mains voltage is
480 V, or if the motor cable is longer than 30 m.
Frequency converter eciency calculation
Calculate the eciency of the frequency converter at
dierent loads based on Illustration 4.2. The factor in this
graph must be multiplied with the speciceciency factor
listed in the specication tables:
Enclosure size
J1 (0.37–2.2 kW/0.5–
3.0 hp)
J2 (3.0–5.5 kW/4.0–
7.5 hp)
J3 (7.5 kW/10 hp)
J4 (11–15 kW/15–20
hp)
J5 (18.5–22 kW/25–30
hp)
J6 (30–45 kW/40–60
hp)
J7 (55–75 kW/75–100
hp)
50% fan speed
[dBA]
1)
N.A.
1)
N.A.
1)
N.A.
5266
57.563
5671
6372
Full fan speed
[dBA]
51
55
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Illustration 4.2 Typical Eciency Curves
Eciency
of the motor (η
MOTOR
The eciency of a motor connected to the frequency
converter depends on the magnetizing level. In general,
the eciency is just as good as with mains operation. The
eciency of the motor depends on the type of motor.
In the range of 75–100% of the rated torque, the eciency
of the motor is practically constant, both when it is
controlled by the frequency converter and when it runs
directly on mains.
In small motors, the inuence from the U/f characteristic
on eciency is marginal. However, in motors from 11 kW
(15 hp) and up, the advantages are signicant.
In general, the switching frequency does not aect the
eciency of small motors. Motors from 11 kW (15 hp) and
up achieve eciency improvements of 1–2% because the
sine shape of the motor current is almost perfect at high
switching frequency.
When a transistor in the frequency converter bridge
switches, the voltage across the motor increases by a
dU/dt ratio depending on the following factors:
The motor cable type.
•
The cross-section of the motor cable.
•
The length of the motor cable.
•
Whether the motor cable is shielded or not.
•
Inductance.
•
The natural induction causes an overshoot U
PEAK
in the
motor voltage before it stabilizes itself at a level
depending on the voltage in the intermediate circuit. The
rise time and the peak voltage U
aect the service life
PEAK
of the motor. If the peak voltage is too high, motors
without phase coil insulation are aected. The longer the
motor cable, the higher the rise time and peak voltage.
SpecicationsDesign Guide
Peak voltage on the motor terminals is caused by the
switching of the IGBTs. The FC 360 complies with IEC
60034-25 regarding motors designed to be controlled by
frequency converters. The FC 360 also complies with IEC
60034-17 regarding Norm motors controlled by frequency
converters.
The following dU/dt data are measured at the motor
terminal side:
Under some special conditions, where the operation of the
frequency converter is challenged, consider derating. In
some conditions, derating must be done manually.
In other conditions, the frequency converter automatically
performs a degree of derating when necessary. Derating is
done to ensure the performance at critical stages where
the alternative could be a trip.
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4.7.1 Manual Derating
Manual derating must be considered for:
Air pressure – for installation at altitudes above
•
1000 m (3281 ft).
Motor speed – at continuous operation at low
•
RPM in constant torque applications.
Ambient temperature – above 45 °C (113 °F), for
•
some types above 50 °C (122 °F), for details, see
Illustration 4.3 to Illustration 4.9, Table 4.15 and
Table 4.16.
RS485 is a 2-wire bus interface compatible with multi-drop network topology. The nodes can be connected as a bus, or via
drop cables from a common trunk line. A total of 32 nodes can be connected to 1 network segment.
Repeaters divide network segments, see Illustration 5.1.
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Illustration 5.1 RS485 Bus Interface
NOTICE
Each repeater functions as a node within the segment in
which it is installed. Each node connected within a given
network must have a unique node address across all
segments.
Terminate each segment at both ends, using either the
termination switch (S801) of the frequency converters or a
biased termination resistor network. Always use shielded
twisted pair (STP) cable for bus cabling and follow good
common installation practice.
Low-impedance ground connection of the shield at every
node is important, including at high frequencies. Thus,
connect a large surface of the shield to ground, for
example with a cable clamp or a conductive cable gland.
Sometimes, it is necessary to apply potential-equalizing
cables to maintain the same ground potential throughout
the network, particularly in installations with long cables.
To prevent impedance mismatch, use the same type of
cable throughout the entire network. When connecting a
motor to the frequency converter, always use shielded
motor cable.
To achieve interference-free operation of the RS485
network, Danfoss recommends the following EMC
precautions.
NOTICE
Observe relevant national and local regulations, for
example regarding protective earth connection. To avoid
coupling of high-frequency noise between the cables,
keep the RS485 communication cable away from motor
and brake resistor cables. Normally, a distance of
200 mm (8 in) is sucient. Maintain the greatest possible
distance between the cables, especially where cables run
in parallel over long distances. When crossing is
unavoidable, the RS485 cable must cross motor and
brake resistor cables at an angle of 90°.
5.2 FC Protocol
5.2.1 Overview
The FC protocol, also referred to as FC bus or standard bus,
is the Danfoss standard eldbus. It denes an access
technique according to the master/slave principle for
communications via a eldbus.
One master and a maximum of 126 slaves can be
connected to the bus. The master selects the individual
slaves via an address character in the telegram. A slave
itself can never transmit without rst being requested to
do so, and direct telegram transfer between the individual
slaves is not possible. Communications occur in the halfduplex mode.
The master function cannot be transferred to another node
(single-master system).
The physical layer is RS485, thus utilizing the RS485 port
built into the frequency converter. The FC protocol
supports
dierent telegram formats:
A short format of 8 bytes for process data.
•
A long format of 16 bytes that also includes a
•
parameter channel.
A format used for texts.
•
5.2.2 FC with Modbus RTU
The FC protocol provides access to the control word and
bus reference of the frequency converter.
The control word allows the Modbus master to control
several important functions of the frequency converter:
Start.
•
Stop of the frequency converter in various ways:
•
-Coast stop.
-Quick stop.
-DC brake stop.
-Normal (ramp) stop.
Reset after a fault trip.
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Run at various preset speeds.
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Run in reverse.
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Change of the active set-up.
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Control of the 2 relays built into the frequency
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converter.
The bus reference is commonly used for speed control. It is
also possible to access the parameters, read their values,
and where possible, write values to them. Accessing the
parameters oers a range of control options, including
controlling the setpoint of the frequency converter when
its internal PI controller is used.
Network Conguration
5.3
To enable the FC protocol for the frequency converter, set
the following parameters.
Each character transferred begins with a start bit. Then 8
data bits are transferred, corresponding to a byte. Each
character is secured via a parity bit. This bit is set at 1
when it reaches parity. Parity is when there is an equal
number of 1s in the 8 data bits and the parity bit in total.
5.4.4 Frequency Converter Address (ADR)
Address format 1–126
Bit 7 = 1 (address format 1–126 active).
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Bit 0–6 = frequency converter address 1–126.
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Bit 0–6 = 0 broadcast.
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The slave returns the address byte unchanged to the
master in the response telegram.
A stop bit completes a character, consisting of 11 bits in
all.
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5.4.5 Data Control Byte (BCC)
The checksum is calculated as an XOR-function. Before the
rst byte in the telegram is received, the calculated
checksum is 0.
Illustration 5.3 Content of a Character
5.4.6 The Data Field
5.4.2 Telegram Structure
Each telegram has the following structure:
Start character (STX) = 02 hex.
•
A byte denoting the telegram length (LGE).
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A byte denoting the frequency converter address
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(ADR).
Several data bytes (variable, depending on the type of
telegram) follow.
A data control byte (BCC) completes the telegram.
The structure of data blocks depends on the type of
telegram. There are 3 telegram types, and the type applies
for both control telegrams (master⇒slave) and response
telegrams (slave⇒master).
The 3 types of telegram are:
Process block (PCD)
The PCD is made up of a data block of 4 bytes (2 words)
and contains:
Control word and reference value (from master to
•
slave).
Status word and present output frequency (from
•
slave to master).
Illustration 5.4 Telegram Structure
5.4.3 Telegram Length (LGE)
The telegram length is the number of data bytes plus the
address byte ADR and the data control byte BCC.
The parameter block is used to transfer parameters
between master and slave. The data block is made up of
12 bytes (6 words) and also contains the process block.
Illustration 5.6 Parameter Block
Text block
The text block is used to read or write texts via the data
block.
Illustration 5.7 Text Block
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
130BB918.10
PKEIND
PWE
high
PWE
low
AKPNU
Parameter
commands
and replies
Parameter
number
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5.4.7 The PKE Field
The PKE eld contains 2 subelds:
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Illustration 5.8 PKE Field
Bits 12–15 transfer parameter commands from master to
slave and return processed slave responses to the master.
Bit numberParameter command
15141312
0000No command.
0001Read parameter value.
0010Write parameter value in RAM (word).
0011
1101
1110
1111Read text.
Table 5.5 Parameter Commands
Bit numberResponse
15141312
0000No response.
0001Parameter value transferred (word).
0010
0111Command cannot be performed.
1111Text transferred.
Table 5.6 Response
If the command cannot be performed, the slave sends
0111 Command cannot be performed response and issues
the following fault reports in Table 5.7.
Parameter command and response (AK).
Parameter number (PNU).
Parameter commands master⇒slave
Write parameter value in RAM (double
word).
Write parameter value in RAM and
EEPROM (double word).
Write parameter value in RAM and
EEPROM (word).
Response slave⇒master
Parameter value transferred (double
word).
Fault codeFC specication
0Illegal parameter number.
1Parameter cannot be changed.
2Upper or lower limit is exceeded.
3Subindex is corrupted.
4No array.
5Wrong data type.
6Not used.
7Not used.
9Description element is not available.
11No parameter write access.
15No text available.
17Not applicable while running.
18Other errors.
100–
>100–
130No bus access for this parameter.
131Write to factory set-up is not possible.
132No LCP access.
252Unknown viewer.
253Request is not supported.
254Unknown attribute.
255No error.
Table 5.7 Slave Report
5.4.8 Parameter Number (PNU)
Bits 0–11 transfer parameter numbers. The function of the
relevant parameter is dened in the parameter description
in the VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Programming Guide.
5.4.9 Index (IND)
The index is used with the parameter number to read/
write access parameters with an index, for example,
parameter 15-30 Alarm Log: Error Code. The index consists
of 2 bytes: a low byte and a high byte.
Only the low byte is used as an index.
5.4.10 Parameter Value (PWE)
The parameter value block consists of 2 words (4 bytes),
and the value depends on the dened command (AK). The
master prompts for a parameter value when the PWE block
contains no value. To change a parameter value (write),
write the new value in the PWE block and send from the
master to the slave.
When a slave responds to a parameter request (read
command), the present parameter value in the PWE block
is transferred and returned to the master. If a parameter
contains several data options, for example
parameter 0-01 Language, select the data value by entering
the value in the PWE block. Serial communication is only
capable of reading parameters containing data type 9 (text
string).
Parameter 15-40 FC Type to parameter 15-53 Power Card
Serial Number contain data type 9.
For example, read the unit size and mains voltage range in
parameter 15-40 FC Type. When a text string is transferred
(read), the length of the telegram is variable, and the texts
are of dierent lengths. The telegram length is dened in
the 2nd byte of the telegram (LGE). When using text
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transfer, the index character indicates whether it is a read
or a write command.
To read a text via the PWE block, set the parameter
command (AK) to F hex. The index character high-byte
Conversion indexConversion factor
743600
2100
110
01
-10.1
-20.01
-30.001
-40.0001
-50.00001
Table 5.9 Conversion
5.4.13 Process Words (PCD)
The block of process words is divided into 2 blocks of 16
bits, which always occur in the dened sequence.
must be 4.
PCD 1PCD 2
5.4.11 Data Types Supported by the
Frequency Converter
Control telegram (master⇒slave control word)
Control telegram (slave⇒master) status word
Reference value
Present output
frequency
Unsigned means that there is no operational sign in the
telegram.
Table 5.10 Process Words (PCD)
Data typesDescription
3Integer 16
4Integer 32
5Unsigned 8
6Unsigned 16
7Unsigned 32
9Text string
Table 5.8 Data Types
5.4.12 Conversion
The programming guide contains the descriptions of
attributes of each parameter. Parameter values are
transferred as whole numbers only. Conversion factors are
used to transfer decimals.
Parameter 4-12 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz] has a conversion
factor of 0.1. To preset the minimum frequency to 10 Hz,
transfer the value 100. A conversion factor of 0.1 means
that the value transferred is multiplied by 0.1. The value
100 is thus perceived as 10.0.
Examples
5.5
5.5.1 Writing a Parameter Value
Change parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] to 100
Hz.
Write the data in EEPROM.
PKE = E19E hex - Write single word in
parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz]:
IND = 0000 hex.
•
PWEHIGH = 0000 hex.
•
PWELOW = 03E8 hex.
•
Data value 1000, corresponding to 100 Hz, see
chapter 5.4.12 Conversion.
Parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] is a single
word, and the parameter command for write in EEPROM
is E. Parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] is 19E in
hexadecimal.
The response from the slave to the master is shown in
Illustration 5.10.
Illustration 5.10 Response from Master
5.5.2 Reading a Parameter Value
Read the value in parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time.
PKE = 1155 hex - Read parameter value in
parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time:
IND = 0000 hex.
•
PWE
•
PWE
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Illustration 5.11 Telegram
If the value in parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time is
10 s, the response from the slave to the master is shown in
Illustration 5.12.
Illustration 5.12 Response
3E8 hex corresponds to 1000 decimal. The conversion
index for parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time is -2, that
is, 0.01.
Parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time is of the type
Unsigned 32.
= 0000 hex.
HIGH
= 0000 hex.
LOW
Modbus RTU
5.6
5.6.1 Prerequisite Knowledge
Danfoss assumes that the installed controller supports the
interfaces in this manual and strictly observes all
requirements and limitations stipulated in the controller
and frequency converter.
The built-in Modbus RTU (remote terminal unit) is
designed to communicate with any controller that
supports the interfaces dened in this manual. It is
assumed that the user has full knowledge of the
capabilities and limitations of the controller.
5.6.2 Overview
Regardless of the type of physical communication
networks, this section describes the process that a
controller uses to request access to another device. This
process includes how the Modbus RTU responds to
requests from another device, and how errors are detected
and reported. It also establishes a common format for the
layout and contents of telegram elds.
During communications over a Modbus RTU network, the
protocol:
Determines how each controller learns its device
•
address.
Recognizes a telegram addressed to it.
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Determines which actions to take.
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Extracts any data or other information contained
•
in the telegram.
If a reply is required, the controller constructs the reply
telegram and sends it.
Controllers communicate using a master/slave technique in
which only the master can initiate transactions (called
queries). Slaves respond by supplying the requested data
to the master, or by acting as requested in the query.
The master can address individual slaves, or initiate a
broadcast telegram to all slaves. Slaves return a response
to queries that are addressed to them individually. No
responses are returned to broadcast queries from the
master.
The Modbus RTU protocol establishes the format for the
master query by providing the following information:
The device (or broadcast) address.
•
A function code dening the requested action.
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Any data to be sent.
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An error-checking eld.
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The response telegram of the slave device is also
constructed using Modbus protocol. It contains eldsconrming the action taken, any data to be returned, and
an error-checking eld. If an error occurs in receipt of the
telegram, or if the slave is unable to perform the requested
action, the slave constructs and sends an error message.
Alternatively, a timeout occurs.
5.6.3 Frequency Converter with Modbus
RTU
The frequency converter communicates in Modbus RTU
format over the built-in RS485 interface. Modbus RTU
provides access to the control word and bus reference of
the frequency converter.
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The control word allows the Modbus master to control
several important functions of the frequency converter:
Start.
•
Various stops:
•
-Coast stop.
-Quick stop.
-DC brake stop.
-Normal (ramp) stop.
Reset after a fault trip.
•
Run at various preset speeds.
•
Run in reverse.
•
Change the active set-up.
•
Control built-in relay of the frequency converter.
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The bus reference is commonly used for speed control. It is
also possible to access the parameters, read their values,
and, where possible, write values to them. Accessing the
parameters
controlling the setpoint of the frequency converter when
its internal PI controller is used.
5.7
To enable Modbus RTU on the frequency converter, set the
following parameters:
Parameter 8-30 ProtocolModbus RTU
Parameter 8-31 Address1–247
Parameter 8-32 Baud Rate2400–115200
Parameter 8-33 Parity / Stop Bits
Table 5.11 Network Conguration
oers a range of control options, including
Network Conguration
ParameterSetting
Even parity, 1 stop bit
(default)
Modbus RTU Message Framing
5.8
Structure
5.8.1 Introduction
The controllers are set up to communicate on the Modbus
network using RTU (remote terminal unit) mode, with each
byte in a telegram containing 2 4-bit hexadecimal
characters. The format for each byte is shown in Table 5.12.
Start
bit
Table 5.12 Format for Each Byte
Coding system8-bit binary, hexadecimal 0–9, A–F.
Bits per byte
Error check eldCyclic redundancy check (CRC).
Table 5.13 Byte Details
Data byteStop/
parity
2 hexadecimal characters contained in each
8-bit eld of the telegram.
1 start bit.
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8 data bits, least signicant bit sent rst.
•
1 bit for even/odd parity; no bit for no
•
parity.
1 stop bit if parity is used; 2 bits if no
•
parity.
Stop
5.8.2 Modbus RTU Telegram Structure
The transmitting device places a Modbus RTU telegram
into a frame with a known beginning and ending point.
This allows receiving devices to begin at the start of the
telegram, read the address portion, determine which
device is addressed (or all devices, if the telegram is
broadcast), and to recognize when the telegram is
completed. Partial telegrams are detected and errors set as
a result. Characters for transmission must be in
hexadecimal 00–FF format in each eld. The frequency
converter continuously monitors the network bus, also
during silent intervals. When the rsteld (the address
eld) is received, each frequency converter or device
decodes it to determine which device is being addressed.
Modbus RTU telegrams addressed to 0 are broadcast
telegrams. No response is permitted for broadcast
telegrams. A typical telegram frame is shown in Table 5.14.
Telegrams start with a silent period of at least 3.5 character
intervals. The silent period is implemented as a multiple of
character intervals at the selected network baud rate
(shown as Start T1-T2-T3-T4). The rsteld to be
transmitted is the device address. Following the last
transmitted character, a similar period of at least 3.5
character intervals marks the end of the telegram. A new
telegram can begin after this period.
Transmit the entire telegram frame as a continuous stream.
If a silent period of more than 1.5 character intervals
occurs before completion of the frame, the receiving
device
ushes the incomplete telegram and assumes that
the next byte is the address eld of a new telegram.
Similarly, if a new telegram begins before 3.5 character
intervals after a previous telegram, the receiving device
considers it a continuation of the previous telegram. This
behavior causes a timeout (no response from the slave),
since the value in the nal CRC eld is not valid for the
combined telegrams.
5.8.4 Address Field
The address eld of a telegram frame contains 8 bits. Valid
slave device addresses are in the range of 0–247 decimal.
The individual slave devices are assigned addresses in the
range of 1–247. 0 is reserved for broadcast mode, which all
slaves recognize. A master addresses a slave by placing the
slave address in the address eld of the telegram. When
the slave sends its response, it places its own address in
this address eld to let the master know which slave is
responding.
5.8.6 Data Field
The data eld is constructed using sets of 2 hexadecimal
digits, in the range of 00–FF hexadecimal. These digits are
made up of 1 RTU character. The data eld of telegrams
sent from a master to a slave device contains additional
information which the slave must use to perform
accordingly.
The information can include items such as:
Coil or register addresses.
•
The quantity of items to be handled.
•
The count of actual data bytes in the
•
eld.
5.8.7 CRC Check Field
Telegrams include an error-checking eld, operating based
on a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method. The CRC eld
checks the contents of the entire telegram. It is applied
regardless of any parity check method used for the
individual characters of the telegram. The transmitting
device calculates the CRC value and appends the CRC as
the last eld in the telegram. The receiving device
recalculates a CRC during receipt of the telegram and
compares the calculated value to the actual value received
in the CRC eld. 2 unequal values result in bus timeout.
The error-checking eld contains a 16-bit binary value
implemented as 2 8-bit bytes. After the implementation,
the low-order byte of the eld is appended rst, followed
by the high-order byte. The CRC high-order byte is the last
byte sent in the telegram.
5.8.8 Coil Register Addressing
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5.8.5 Function Field
The function eld of a telegram frame contains 8 bits. Valid
codes are in the range of 1–FF. Function elds are used to
send telegrams between master and slave. When a
telegram is sent from a master to a slave device, the
function code eld tells the slave what kind of action to
perform. When the slave responds to the master, it uses
the function code eld to indicate either a normal (errorfree) response, or that some kind of error occurred (called
an exception response).
For a normal response, the slave simply echoes the original
function code. For an exception response, the slave returns
a code that is equivalent to the original function code with
its most
places a unique code into the data eld of the response
telegram. This code tells the master what kind of error
occurred, or the reason for the exception. Also refer to
chapter 5.8.10 Function Codes Supported by Modbus RTU and
chapter 5.8.11 Modbus Exception Codes.
signicant bit set to logic 1. In addition, the slave
In Modbus, all data is organized in coils and holding
registers. Coils hold a single bit, whereas holding registers
hold a 2 byte word (that is 16 bits). All data addresses in
Modbus telegrams are referenced to 0. The rst occurrence
of a data item is addressed as item number 0. For example:
The coil known as coil 1 in a programmable controller is
addressed as coil 0000 in the data address eld of a
Modbus telegram. Coil 127 decimal is addressed as coil
007Ehex (126 decimal).
Holding register 40001 is addressed as register 0000 in the
data address eld of the telegram. The function code eld
already species a holding register operation. Therefore,
the 4XXXX reference is implicit. Holding register 40108 is
addressed as register 006Bhex (107 decimal).
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Coil
number
1–16Frequency converter control word
17–32Frequency converter speed or
33–48Frequency converter status word
49–64Open-loop mode: Frequency
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66–65536 Reserved.–
Table 5.15 Coil Register
Coil01
01Preset reference lsb
02Preset reference msb
03DC brakeNo DC brake
04Coast stopNo coast stop
05Quick stopNo quick stop
06Freeze frequencyNo freeze frequency
07Ramp stopStart
08No resetReset
09No jogJog
10Ramp 1Ramp 2
11Data not validData valid
12Relay 1 oRelay 1 on
13Relay 2 oRelay 2 on
14Set up lsb
15–
16No reversingReversing
DescriptionSignal
direction
Master to slave
(see Table 5.16).
Master to slave
setpoint reference range 0x0–
0xFFFF (-200% ... ~200%).
Slave to master
(see Table 5.17).
converter output frequency.
Closed-loop mode: Frequency
converter feedback signal.
Parameter write control (master to
slave).
0 = Parameter changes are written
to the RAM of the frequency
converter.
1 = Parameter changes are written
to the RAM and EEPROM of the
frequency converter.
Slave to master
Master to slave
Coil01
33Control not readyControl ready
34Frequency converter not
ready
35Coast stopSafety closed
36No alarmAlarm
37Not usedNot used
38Not usedNot used
39Not usedNot used
40No warningWarning
41Not at referenceAt reference
42Hand modeAuto mode
43Out of frequency rangeIn frequency range
44StoppedRunning
45Not usedNot used
46No voltage warningVoltage warning
47Not in current limitCurrent limit
48No thermal warningThermal warning
Table 5.17 Frequency Converter Status Word (FC Prole)
Frequency converter ready
Table 5.16 Frequency Converter Control Word (FC Prole)
For a full explanation of the structure of an exception code
This section describes codes which can be used in the
function and data elds of a Modbus RTU telegram.
5.8.10 Function Codes Supported by
Modbus RTU
Modbus RTU supports use of the following function codes
in the function eld of a telegram:
The PNU (parameter number) is translated from the
register address contained in the Modbus read or write
message. The parameter number is translated to Modbus
as (10 x parameter number) decimal. Example: Reading
parameter 3-12 Catch up/slow Down Value (16 bit): The
holding register 3120 holds the parameters’ values. A value
of 1352 (decimal) means that the parameter is set to
12.52%.
Reading parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference (32 bit):
The holding registers 3410 and 3411 hold the parameters’
values. A value of 11300 (decimal) means that the
parameter is set to 1113.00.
For information on the parameters, size, and conversion
index, see the programming guide.
5.9.2 Storage of Data
The coil 65 decimal determines whether data written to
the frequency converter is stored in EEPROM and RAM (coil
65 = 1), or only in RAM (coil 65 = 0).
5.9.3 IND (Index)
Some parameters in the frequency converter are array
parameters, for example parameter 3-10 Preset Reference.
Since the Modbus does not support arrays in the holding
registers, the frequency converter has reserved the holding
register 9 as pointer to the array. Before reading or writing
an array parameter, set the holding register 9. Setting
holding register to the value of 2 causes all following read/
write to array parameters to be to the index 2.
5.9.4 Text Blocks
Parameters stored as text strings are accessed in the same
way as the other parameters. The maximum text block size
is 20 characters. If a read request for a parameter is for
more characters than the parameter stores, the response is
truncated. If the read request for a parameter is for fewer
characters than the parameter stores, the response is space
lled.
5.9.6 Parameter Values
Standard data types
Standard data types are int 16, int 32, uint 8, uint 16, and
uint 32. They are stored as 4x registers (40001–4FFFF). The
parameters are read using function 03 hex read holding
registers. Parameters are written using the function 6 hex
preset single register for 1 register (16 bits), and the
function 10 hex preset multiple registers for 2 registers (32
bits). Readable sizes range from 1 register (16 bits) up to
10 registers (20 characters).
Non-standard data types
Non-standard data types are text strings and are stored as
4x registers (40001–4FFFF). The parameters are read using
function 03 hex read holding registers and written using
function 10 hex preset multiple registers. Readable sizes
range from 1 register (2 characters) up to 10 registers (20
characters).
5.10 Examples
The following examples show various Modbus RTU
commands.
5.10.1 Read Coil Status (01 hex)
Description
This function reads the ON/OFF status of discrete outputs
(coils) in the frequency converter. Broadcast is never
supported for reads.
Query
The query telegram species the starting coil and quantity
of coils to be read. Coil addresses start at 0, that is, coil 33
is addressed as 32.
Example of a request to read coils 33–48 (status word)
from slave device 01.
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01 (frequency converter address)
Function01 (read coils)
Starting address HI00
Starting address LO20 (32 decimals) coil 33
Number of points HI00
Number of points LO10 (16 decimals)
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.22 Query
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5.9.5 Conversion Factor
A parameter value can only be transferred as a whole
number. To transfer decimals, use a conversion factor.
The coil status in the response telegram is packed as 1 coil
per bit of the data
OFF. The lsb of the 1st data byte contains the coil
addressed in the query. The other coils follow toward the
high-order end of this byte, and from low order to high
order in subsequent bytes.
eld. Status is indicated as: 1 = ON; 0 =
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If the returned coil quantity is not a multiple of 8, the
remaining bits in the nal data byte are padded with
values 0 (toward the high-order end of the byte). The byte
Response
The normal response is an echo of the query, returned
after the coil state has been forced.
count eldspecies the number of complete bytes of data.
Field nameExample (hex)
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01 (frequency converter address)
Function01 (read coils)
Byte count02 (2 bytes of data)
Data (coils 40–33)07
Data (coils 48–41)06 (STW = 0607hex)
Error check (CRC)–
Slave address01
Function05
Force data HIFF
Force data LO00
Quantity of coils HI00
Quantity of coils LO01
Error check (CRC)–
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Table 5.23 Response
NOTICE
Coils and registers are addressed explicitly with an oset of -1 in Modbus.
For example, coil 33 is addressed as coil 32.
5.10.2 Force/Write Single Coil (05 hex)
Description
This function forces the coil to either ON or OFF. When
broadcast, the function forces the same coil references in
all attached slaves.
Query
The query telegram species the coil 65 (parameter write
control) to be forced. Coil addresses start at 0, that is, coil
65 is addressed as 64. Force data = 00 00 hex (OFF) or FF
00 hex (ON).
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01 (frequency converter address)
Function05 (write single coil)
Coil address HI00
Coil address LO40 (64 decimal) Coil 65
Force data HIFF
Force data LO00 (FF 00 = ON)
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.24 Query
Table 5.25 Response
5.10.3 Force/Write Multiple Coils (0F hex)
Description
This function forces each coil in a sequence of coils to
either on or o. When broadcasting, the function forces
the same coil references in all attached slaves.
Query
The query telegram species the coils 17–32 (speed
setpoint) to be forced.
NOTICE
Coil addresses start at 0, that is, coil 17 is addressed as
The normal response returns the slave address, function
code, starting address, and quantity of coils forced.
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01 (frequency converter address)
Function0F (write multiple coils)
Coil address HI00
Coil address LO10 (coil address 17)
Quantity of coils HI00
Quantity of coils LO10 (16 coils)
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.27 Response
5.10.4 Read Holding Registers (03 hex)
Description
This function reads the contents of holding registers in the
slave.
Query
The query telegram species the starting register and
quantity of registers to be read. Register addresses start at
0, that is, registers 1–4 are addressed as 0–3.
Example: Read parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference, register
03030.
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01
Function03 (Read holding registers)
Starting address HI0B (Register address 3029)
Starting address LOD5 (Register address 3029)
Number of points HI00
02 – (parameter 3-03 Maximum
Number of points LO
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.28 Query
Response
The register data in the response telegram is packed as 2
bytes per register, with the binary contents right justied
within each byte. For each register, the 1st byte contains
the high-order bits, and the 2nd contains the low-order
bits.
Example: hex 000088B8 = 35.000 = 35 Hz.
Reference is 32 bits long, that is, 2
registers)
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01
Function03
Byte count04
Data HI (register 3030)00
Data LO (register 3030)16
Data HI (register 3031)E3
Data LO (register 3031)60
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.29 Response
5.10.5 Preset Single Register (06 hex)
Description
This function presets a value into a single holding register.
Query
The query telegram species the register reference to be
preset. Register addresses start at 0, that is, register 1 is
addressed as 0.
Example: Write to parameter 1-00 Conguration Mode,
register 1000.
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01
Function06
Register address HI03 (register address 999)
Register address LOE7 (register address 999)
Preset data HI00
Preset data LO01
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.30 Query
Response
The normal response is an echo of the query, returned
This function presets values into a sequence of holding
Danfoss FC Control Prole
5.11
5.11.1 Control Word According to FC Prole
(8-10 Protocol = FC Prole)
registers.
Query
The query telegram species the register references to be
preset. Register addresses start at 0, that is, register 1 is
addressed as 0. Example of a request to preset 2 registers
(set parameter 1-24 Motor Current to 738 (7.38 A)):
55
Slave address01
Function10
Starting address HI04
Starting address LO07
Number of registers HI00
Number of registers LO02
Byte count04
Write data HI (Register 4: 1049)00
Write data LO (Register 4: 1049)00
Write data HI (Register 4: 1050)02
Write data LO (Register 4: 1050)E2
Error check (CRC)–
Table 5.32 Query
Field nameExample (hex)
Response
The normal response returns the slave address, function
code, starting address, and quantity of registers preset.
Field nameExample (hex)
Slave address01
Function10
Starting address HI04
Starting address LO19
Number of registers HI00
Number of registers LO02
Error check (CRC)–
Illustration 5.13 Control Word According to FC Prole
BitBit value = 0Bit value = 1
00Reference valueExternal selection lsb
01Reference valueExternal selection msb
02DC brakeRamp
03CoastingNo coasting
04Quick stopRamp
Hold output
05
frequency
06Ramp stopStart
07No functionReset
08No functionJog
09Ramp 1Ramp 2
10Data invalidData valid
11Relay 01 openRelay 01 active
12Relay 02 openRelay 02 active
13Parameter set-upSelection lsb
15No functionReverse
Table 5.34 Control Word According to FC Prole
Use ramp
Explanation of the control bits
Bits 00/01
Bits 00 and 01 are used to select among the 4 reference
values, which are preprogrammed in parameter 3-10 PresetReference according to Table 5.35.
In parameter 8-56 Preset Reference Select, dene how bit
00/01 gates with the corresponding function on the
digital inputs.
Bit 02, DC brake
Bit 02 = 0: Leads to DC braking and stop. Set braking
current and duration in parameter 2-01 DC Brake Current
and parameter 2-02 DC Braking Time.
Bit 02 = 1: Leads to ramping.
Bit 03, Coasting
Bit 03 = 0: The frequency converter immediately releases
the motor (the output transistors are shut o), and it
coasts to a standstill.
Bit 03 = 1: If the other starting conditions are met, the
frequency converter starts the motor.
In parameter 8-50 Coasting Select, dene how bit 03 gates
with the corresponding function on a digital input.
Bit 04, Quick stop
Bit 04 = 0: Makes the motor speed ramp down to stop (set
in parameter 3-81 Quick Stop Ramp Time).
Bit 05, Hold output frequency
Bit 05 = 0: The present output frequency (in Hz) freezes.
Change the frozen output frequency only with the digital
inputs programmed to [21] Speed up and [22] Speed down
(parameter 5-10 Terminal 18 Digital Input toparameter 5-13 Terminal 29 Digital Input).
NOTICE
If freeze output is active, the frequency converter can
only be stopped in 1 of the following ways:
Bit 03 coast stop.
•
Bit 02 DC brake.
•
Digital input programmed to [5] DC brake
•
inverse, [2] Coast inverse, or [3] Coast and reset
inv (parameter 5-10 Terminal 18 Digital Input to
parameter 5-13 Terminal 29 Digital Input).
Bit 06, Ramp stop/start
Bit 06 = 0: Causes a stop and makes the motor speed
ramp down to stop via the selected ramp-down parameter.
Bit 06 = 1: If the other starting conditions are met, bit 06
allows the frequency converter to start the motor.
In parameter 8-53 Start Select, dene how bit 06 ramp stop/
start gates with the corresponding function on a digital
input.
Bit 07, Reset
Bit 07 = 0: No reset.
Bit 07 = 1: Resets a trip. Reset is activated on the leading
signal edge, that is, when changing from logic 0 to logic 1.
Bit 08, Jog
Bit 08 = 1: Parameter 3-11 Jog Speed [Hz] determines the
output frequency.
Bit 09, Selection of ramp 1/2
Bit 09 = 0: Ramp 1 is active (parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp
Up Time to parameter 3-42 Ramp 1 Ramp Down Time).
Bit 09 = 1: Ramp 2 (parameter 3-51 Ramp 2 Ramp Up Time
to parameter 3-52 Ramp 2 Ramp Down Time) is active.
Bit 10, Data not valid/Data valid
Tell the frequency converter whether to use or ignore the
control word.
Bit 10 = 0: The control word is ignored.
Bit 10 = 1: The control word is used. This function is
relevant because the telegram always contains the control
word, regardless of the telegram type. If the control word
is not needed when updating or reading parameter, turn it
o.
Bit 11, Relay 01
Bit 11 = 0: Relay not activated.
Bit 11 = 1: Relay 01 activated if [36] Control word bit 11 is
selected in parameter 5-40 Function Relay.
Bit 12, Relay 02
Bit 12 = 0: Relay 02 is not activated.
Bit 12 = 1: Relay 02 is activated if [37] Control word bit 12 is
selected in parameter 5-40 Function Relay.
Bit 13, Set-up selection
Use bit 13 to select from the 2 menu set-ups according to
Table 5.36.
Set-upBit 13
10
21
Table 5.36 Menu Set-ups
The function is only possible when [9] Multi set-ups is
selected in parameter 0-10 Active Set-up.
To dene how bit 13 gates with the corresponding
function on the digital inputs, use parameter 8-55 Set-upSelect.
Bit 15 Reverse
Bit 15 = 0: No reversing.
Bit 15 = 1: Reversing. In the default setting, reversing is set
to digital in parameter 8-54 Reversing Select. Bit 15 causes
reversing only when serial communication, [2] Logic OR or[3] Logic AND is selected.
Bit 04=0: The frequency converter is not in fault mode.
Bit 04=1: The frequency converter shows an error but does
Set parameter 8-30 Protocol to [0] FC.
not trip.
Bit 05, Not used
Bit 05 is not used in the status word.
Bit 06, No error/triplock
Bit 06=0: The frequency converter is not in fault mode.
Bit 06=1: The frequency converter is tripped and locked.
Bit 07, No warning/warning
Illustration 5.14 Status Word
Bit 07=0: There are no warnings.
Bit 07=1: A warning has occurred.
Bit 08, Speed reference/speed=reference
BitBit=0Bit=1
00Control not readyControl ready
01Frequency converter not
ready
02CoastingEnable
03No errorTrip
04No errorError (no trip)
05Reserved–
06No errorTriplock
07No warningWarning
08
09Local operationBus control
10Out of frequency limitFrequency limit OK
11No operationIn operation
12Frequency converter OKStopped, auto start
13Voltage OKVoltage exceeded
14Torque OKTorque exceeded
15Timer OKTimer exceeded
Speed≠reference
Frequency converter ready
Speed=reference
Bit 08=0: The motor runs, but the present speed is
dierent from the preset speed reference. It might happen
when the speed ramps up/down during start/stop.
Bit 08=1: The motor speed matches the preset speed
reference.
Bit 09, Local operation/bus control
Bit 09=0: [O/Reset] is activated on the control unit or [2]
Local in parameter 3-13 Reference Site is selected. It is not
possible to control the frequency converter via serial
communication.
Bit 09=1: It is possible to control the frequency converter
via the eldbus/serial communication.
Bit 10, Out of frequency limit
Bit 10=0: The output frequency has reached the value in
parameter 4-12 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz] or
parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz].
Bit 10=1: The output frequency is within the dened limits.
Bit 11, No operation/in operation
Bit 11=0: The motor is not running.
Table 5.37 Status Word According to FC Prole
Bit 11=1: The frequency converter has a start signal
without coast.
Explanation of the status bits
Bit 12, Frequency converter OK/stopped, auto start
Bit 00, Control not ready/ready
Bit 00=0: The frequency converter trips.
Bit 00=1: The frequency converter controls are ready but
the power component does not necessarily receive any
supply (if there is 24 V external supply to controls).
Bit 01, Frequency converter ready
Bit 01=0: The frequency converter is not ready.
Bit 01=1: The frequency converter is ready for operation,
but the coasting command is active via the digital inputs
or via serial communication.
Bit 02, Coast stop
Bit 02=0: The frequency converter releases the motor.
Bit 02=1: The frequency converter starts the motor with a
start command.
Bit 03, No error/trip
Bit 03=0: The frequency converter is not in fault mode.
Bit 03=1: The frequency converter trips. To re-establish
Bit 12=0: There is no temporary overtemperature on the
frequency converter.
Bit 12=1: The frequency converter stops because of
overtemperature, but the unit does not trip and resumes
operation once the overtemperature normalizes.
Bit 13, Voltage OK/limit exceeded
Bit 13=0: There are no voltage warnings.
Bit 13=1: The DC voltage in the frequency converter’s DC
link is too low or too high.
Bit 14, Torque OK/limit exceeded
Bit 14=0: The motor current is lower than the current limit
selected in parameter 4-18 Current Limit.
Bit 14=1: The current limit in parameter 4-18 Current Limit is
exceeded.
Bit 15, Timer OK/limit exceeded
Bit 15=0: The timers for motor thermal protection and
thermal protection are not exceeded 100%.
Bit 15=1: 1 of the timers exceed 100%.
Speed reference value is transmitted to the frequency converter in a relative value in %. The value is transmitted in the form
of a 16-bit word. The integer value 16384 (4000 hex) corresponds to 100%. Negative gures are formatted using 2’s
complement. The actual output frequency (MAV) is scaled in the same way as the bus reference.
The purpose of this guideline is to ease the set-up of
encoder connection to the frequency converter. Before
setting up the encoder, the basic settings for a closed-loop
speed control system are shown.
6.1.7 Encoder Direction
The order in which the pulses enter the frequency
converter determines the direction of the encoder.
Clockwise direction means that channel A is 90 electrical
degrees before channel B.
Counterclockwise direction means that channel B is 90
electrical degrees before A.
The direction is determined by looking into the shaft end.
6.1.8 Closed-loop Drive System
A drive system usually consists of more elements such as:
Motor.
•
Brake (gearbox, mechanical brake).
•
Frequency converter.
•
Encoder as feedback system.
•
Brake resistor for dynamic brake.
•
Transmission.
•
Load.
•
Applications demanding mechanical brake control usually
need a brake resistor.
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Illustration 6.2 24 V or 10–30 V Encoder
Illustration 6.3 24 V Incremental Encoder, Maximum Cable
Length 5 m (16.4 ft)
Illustration 6.4 Basic Set-up for Closed-loop Speed Control
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