Danfoss MCT 10 Operating guide

Operating Guide

VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10

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VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10
Operating Guide	Contents

Contents

1 Introduction		10
1.1	Purpose of this Operating Guide	10
1.2	Manual and Software Version	10
1.3	Intended Use	10
1.4	System Requirements	11
1.5	Software Modules	11
	1.5.1 Features of the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10	11
1.6	Versions	12
1.7	Further Information	13

2	Safety			14
	2.1	Safety Symbols		14
	2.2	Safety Precautions		14
3	Installation and De-installation			16
	3.1	Introduction		16
		3.1.1 Starting the Installation Program		16
		3.1.2 Selecting the Software Language		16
		3.1.3	Uninstalling the Software	16
4 Set-up of Communication				17
	4.1	Communication Options		17
	4.2	Manual Fieldbus Configuration		17
	4.3	Automatic Scan		18
		4.3.1	Scan Range Configuration	18
		4.3.2	Scan Network	19
	4.4	Set Up the Drive with RS485 Data Communication		19
		4.4.1	Configuring the Fieldbus	19
		4.4.2	USB Data Communication	20
	4.5	Set-up of Soft Starter		20
		4.5.1	Serial Configuration	21
		4.5.2 Importing/Exporting Parameter Files, MCD 600		22
	4.6	PROFIBUS DP-V1 Communication		24
		4.6.1	Configuring PROFIBUS DP-V1	24
		4.6.2 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface		25
		4.6.3	PROFIBUS Multitelegrams	28
	4.7	Ethernet-TSC Data Communication		28
		4.7.1	Ethernet-TSC Configuration	28
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		4.7.2	Wink Drive	32
		4.7.3	Advanced	33
5	Parameter Set-up			35
	5.1	Introduction		35
	5.2	User Interface		35
		5.2.1	Display	35
		5.2.2 Network and Project Folders		36
		5.2.3	Other Folders	37
	5.3	Setting Up Drives and Folders		38
		5.3.1 Inserting a New Folder		38
		5.3.2 Setting Up Drives, Active Filters, or Soft Starters		38
		5.3.3 Setting Up Low Harmonic Drives		39
		5.3.4	All Parameters Folders	40
		5.3.5	Array Parameters	41
		5.3.6	Sorting	42
	5.4	Customized Views		42
		5.4.1 Customize Parameter View Settings		43
		5.4.2	Customize Background Color	43
		5.4.3	Customize Parameter View	44
		5.4.4	Filtering Parameters	45
		5.4.5	Customize Columns	45
	5.5	Parameter Edit		46
	5.6	Comparison of Parameters		48
	5.7	Compare Multiple Drives		49
	5.8	View Change Log		51
	5.9	Read Drive Operation Status		53
6	Operation			54
	6.1	Reading and Writing Parameters		54
		6.1.1 Read From Drive Settings		54
		6.1.2 Write to Drive Settings		55
		6.1.3	Communication Fault Tolerance	55
	6.2	Connection Properties		56
	6.3	Read from Drive		56
		6.3.1 Changing the PROFINET Host Name		58
	6.4	Write to Drive		59
	6.5	Write to Multiple Drives		60
	6.6	Poll		62
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		6.6.1	Stop Polling	62
		6.6.2	Resume Polling	63
		6.6.3	Using Smart Polling (Intelligent Scan Frequency)	63
	6.7	Changing the Set-up of a Field Device		64
	6.8	Save Changes to a Hard Disk		64
		6.8.1	Recoding Online Changes	64
		6.8.2	Archive/Unarchive	65
	6.9	Import of Older Dialog Files		65
	6.10	Printing		66
	6.11	Update Database Information		67
	6.12	Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT 10 Set-up Software		69
	6.13	Software Compatibility		70
		6.13.1	Mapping to Compatible Firmware	70
	6.14	Conversion Wizard		71
		6.14.1	Conversion	71
		6.14.2	VLT to FC Series Converter Function	71
		6.14.3	FC to FC Conversion	73
		6.14.4	Conversion Tables Manager	73
7	Diagnostics			80
	7.1	Alarm, Warning, and Fault Log Readout		80
	7.2	Localization of Alarms and Warnings		80
	7.3	Storing Alarms/Warnings in Project Files		81
	7.4	Handling the Alarms and Warnings Loggings		81
	7.5	The Scope Function		81
		7.5.1	Activating the Scope - MCT 10 Set-up Software	82
		7.5.2	Configuring the PC Polling Channel	83
		7.5.3	PC Polling Channel Properties	85
		7.5.4	Reuse of PC Polling Channel Settings	87
		7.5.5	Configuring the Drive Real-time Channel	88
		7.5.6	Using Advanced Triggers	90
		7.5.7	Drive Real-time Channel Properties	92
		7.5.8	Communication Control	93
		7.5.9	Additional Functionality	93
		7.5.10	Scope Storage	94
	7.6	Export Log Files		95
8	Plug-ins			97
	8.1	Smart Logic Controller Plug-in		97
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8.2 Time-based Actions and Preventive Maintenance Plug-ins			97
	8.2.1	Clock Functions	97
	8.2.2	Preventive Maintenance	98
	8.2.3	Timed Actions	99
8.3	Motor Plug-in		100
	8.3.1	Asynchronous Motors	102
	8.3.2	PM Non-salient SPM	102
	8.3.3	PM Salient IPM	103
	8.3.4	SynRM	105
8.4	Multi-motor Plug-in		105
	8.4.1 Defining Normal Operation Curve		106
	8.4.2	Threshold	106
	8.4.3	Coefficients	107
	8.4.4	Modified Curves	107
8.5	Cascade Controller Plug-in		107
	8.5.1	The Preconditions Tab	108
	8.5.2	The Set-up Tab	111
	8.5.3 The System Optimizing Tab		116
	8.5.4	The Service Tab	117
	8.5.5 Extended Cascade Controller Options		120
8.6 Drive File Manager Plug-in			125
	8.6.1	Customer-specific Initialization Values - CSIV	125
	8.6.2 Creating New CSIV Files		126
	8.6.3 Configuration of CSIV Files		127
	8.6.4	Drive File Manager	129
8.7 Functional Safety Configuration Plug-in			131
	8.7.1	Introduction	131
	8.7.2	Access	132
	8.7.3	Safe Plug-in Interface	133
	8.7.4	Configuration	147
	8.7.5	Commissioning	152
	8.7.6	Operation	154
8.8	Status Plug-in		156
8.9	Drive Control Plug-in		158
	8.9.1 Launching the Drive Control Plug-in		160
	8.9.2 Setting the Control Word		161
	8.9.3	Start Drive Control	162
	8.9.4 Changing Control Word Bits		165
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	8.9.5	Changing the Reference		166
	8.9.6	Open Drive Control Plug-in		166
8.10	Decoder Plug-in			167
	8.10.1	Starting the Decoder Plug-in		167
8.11	Condition-based Monitoring (CBM) Plug-in			168
	8.11.1	Home Page		171
	8.11.2	Speed Range Page		172
	8.11.3	Speed Steps Configuration Page		175
		8.11.3.1	Baseline Run	175
		8.11.3.2	Online Baseline	176
		8.11.3.3	All Baseline Types	177
	8.11.4	Sensor Configuration Page		179
	8.11.5	Auto-configuration Setup Page		184
	8.11.6	Baseline Progress Page		185
		8.11.6.1	Baseline Run	185
		8.11.6.2	Online Baseline	186
		8.11.6.3	All Baseline Types	187
	8.11.7	Thresholds Page		188
		8.11.7.1	Thresholds Generation	198
		8.11.7.2	Numeric Parameters Editing	202
		8.11.7.3 Choice List Parameters Editing		203
		8.11.7.4 Thresholds Page when Auto-configuration is Selected		204
	8.11.8	Monitoring Page		205
8.12	Service Log			213
9 Support of VLT® Wireless Communication Panel LCP 103				214
9.1	Introduction			214
	9.1.1	Using LCP 103 with MCT 10 Set-up Software Basic Version		214
	9.1.2	Using LCP 103 with MCT 10 Set-up Software Advanced Version		214
10 VLT® Software Customizer				216
10.1	Introduction			216
	10.1.1	Activation Key		217
	10.1.2	Disclaimer		218
10.2	SplashScreen			219
	10.2.1	Creating New from Blank		219
	10.2.2	Selecting from Library		220
	10.2.3	Import		220
10.3	LanguageChanger			223
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	10.3.1	New from Blank	224
	10.3.2	Search Filter	227
	10.3.3	Advanced Settings	228
	10.3.4	Audit	229
	10.3.5	Markings	229
10.4	InitialValues		229
	10.4.1 Creating New from Blank		230
	10.4.2	Removing Parameters	232
	10.4.3 Saving the CSIV File		232
	10.4.4 Validation of Parameters During Import		233
10.5	SmartStart		233
	10.5.1 Creating New from Blank		235
	10.5.2	Create Diagram	239
	10.5.3	Create Parameter Screen	240
	10.5.4	Link Screens	243
	10.5.5	Branching	246
	10.5.6	Junction	248
10.6	Writing to Drive		248
	10.6.1 Preserve Original vs. Wipe Original		249
10.7	Testing in Simulator		250
	10.7.1	Installing the Simulator	251
11 Tool Calling Interface (TCI)			253
11.1	Introduction		253
11.2	Installing the GSD/GSDML File		253
11.3	Creating a Project in TIA		253
11.4	Use Cases		254
	11.4.1 Doing the Initial Connection		254
	11.4.2	Configuring the TCI	255
12 SyncPos			257
12.1	SyncPos Handling		257
12.2	Programs and Configuration File		257
	12.2.1	Programs	257
	12.2.2 Viewing the Configuration File		257
	12.2.3 Importing and Exporting a Configuration File		257
	12.2.4 Editing and Saving a Configuration File		258
	12.2.5	Importing Program Files	259
	12.2.6 Setting a Program to Auto Start		260
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	12.2.7	Editing Source Code	261
	12.2.8 Saving and Exiting Program		261
12.3	SyncPos Read From Drive		262
12.4	SyncPos Write to Drive		263
13 Troubleshooting			265
13.1	Save Error Dialog		265
13.2	Common Problems and Solutions		266
	13.2.1 Changes are not Saved to PC		266
	13.2.2 Error Message While Installing MCT 10 Set-up Software		266
	13.2.3 Error Message Communication Failed		266
	13.2.4	Communication Errors	267
	13.2.5	Help	268
13.3	Safe Plug-in		268
	13.3.1	Troubleshooting Communication Errors	268
	13.3.2	Troubleshooting CRC Errors	268
	13.3.3	Warnings and Alarms	269

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Operating Guide	Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of this Operating Guide

This manual provides basic knowledge required to use the MCT 10 Set-up Software with Danfoss drives. Familiarity with the following is assumed:

•MS®-Windows™ at user level.

•Set-up, process knowledge, and operation of drive.

•Use of and linkage with communication equipment.

The manual does not provide any detailed information regarding specific applications or possible solutions and related parameter combinations in the set-up and use of a drive. Refer to the operating guide and design guide of the drive. Any update of the manual and instructions related to the MCT 10 Set-up Software is available at www.danfoss.com.

Familiarity with the PC or PLC master of the system is assumed. Issues regarding hardware or software produced by other manufacturers are beyond the scope of this manual and are not the responsibility of Danfoss.

Refer to the appropriate manuals for more information about master-to-master communication, or communication to a non-Dan- foss slave.

1.2 Manual and Software Version

This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All suggestions for improvement are welcome.

Edition	Remarks	Software ver-
		sion
AQ283728700891, version 0201	Upgrade to new software version. Support of Multiple Drive Handling, Wire-	5.3
	less Direct, and Condition-based Monitoring.

The original language of this manual is English.

1.3 Intended Use

The MCT 10 Set-up Software enables full system configuration and control. With MCT 10, it is possible to monitor the entire system more efficiently for faster diagnosis and better preventive maintenance.

MCT 10 is designed as an interactive commissioning tool for quick and easy commissioning of the following drive series:

•VLT® 2800.

•VLT® 4000.

•VLT® 5000.

•VLT® 6000.

•VLT® 8000.

•VLT® Micro Drive FC 51.

•VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101.

•VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102.

•VLT® Refrigeration Drive FC 103.

•VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202.

•VLT® Midi Drive FC 280.

•VLT® AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302.

•VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360.

•VLT® Decentral Drive FCD 302.

•VLT® DriveMotor FCM Series.

•VLT® Compressor Drive CD 302.

•VLT® Compressor Drive CDS 302.

•VLT® Compressor Drive CDS 303.

•VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500.

•VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600.

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•VLT® Advanced Active Filter AAF 005.

•VLT® Advanced Active Filter AAF 006. Use cases of the MCT 10:

•For planning a new communication network offline. The MCT 10 contains a complete database with all Danfoss Drives products.

•For commissioning drives online.

•For easy replacement of drives.

•For easy expansion of networks with more drives.

•For back-up of parameter settings of drives in a communication network.

•The MCT 10 supports PROFIBUS DP-V1 communication via a master class 2 connection. This connection eliminates the need for an extra communication network.

The communication framework part of MCT 10 is handling the control of the fieldbuses. It provides enhanced capabilities allowing multiple concurrent fieldbus communication. Several fieldbuses can be configured and combined in the same network within MCT 10.

N O T I C E

If several fieldbuses are created with the same type, make sure that they are configured with different scan ranges.

1.4 System Requirements

To use the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10, the IBM-compatible computer must meet the following minimum system requirements:

• 4 GB of available space on the hard drive. MCT 10 runs on Windows™ 10 32/64-bit editions.

1.5 Software Modules

The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 Set-up Software is supplied in 2 modules:

•MCT 10 Set-up Software for:

-Setting the drive parameters.

-Copying parameter sets to and from a drive.

-Documentation/printout of set-up, including diagrams.

-Servicing and fault analysis.

•APoss program for creating APoss programs.

1.5.1 Features of the VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10

•Project-oriented PC tool, 1 tool for all drive series.

•Links to all Windows applications possible.

•Supports Siemens CP PCMCIA-and PCI cards for PROFIBUS DP-V1 master class 2 connection.

•Supports standard interfaces: COMx, USB, RS232 (Flux).

•Siemens PG/Field PGs already have the required hardware.

•View is highly individually configurable.

•Downwards compatibility with Dos-Dialog (*.mnu) and WinDialog (*.vlt).

•Windows™ Explorer-like interface for quick and easy start-up and navigation.

•Wireless Direct.

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USB to RS485 converter

Introduction

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Illustration 1: Connect up to 126 Nodes with a Repeater and up to 31 Nodes without Repeater

1.6 Versions

VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 is available in 2 versions:

•MCT 10 Set-up Software Basic is available free of charge. Download the program from www.danfoss.com - select VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10.

•MCT 10 Set-up Software Advanced can be purchased using ordering number 130B1000.

Table 1: Features of the Basic and Advanced Versions

Version supports	MCT 10 Set-up Software	MCT 10 Set-up Soft-
	Advanced	ware Basic
Drives per project	Unlimited	4
FC protocol	V	V
Functional safety	V
USB	V	V
PROFIBUS DP-V1	V	V
PROFIBUS DP-V1 handling multiple Danfoss nodes concurrently	V(limited performance)
Ethernet-TSC	V	V
Logging and scope function	8 channels	2 channels
Real-time logging from a drive	4 channels
Alarm display	V	View only
VLT® Motion Control Option MCO 305	V	V
Graphical smart logic control	V	V
VLT® 5000 to FC 302, VLT® 6000 to FC 102, and VLT® 2800 to FC 280 conver-	V	V
sion wizards
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	Advanced	ware Basic
FC to FC conversion wizard	V	V
Import 3000.XLS to FC 302	V
Motor database	V
VLT® Extended Cascade Controller MCO 101	V
Drive file system	V
VLT® Wireless Control Panel LCP 103	V	V
Status plug-in	V	V
Drive plug-in	V
VLT® Software Customizer	V

1.7 Further Information

The following manuals related to VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 are available:

•VLT® PROFIBUS DP-V1 MCA 101 Installation Guide.

•Design guides for the relevant drives.

Refer to www.danfoss.com/en/about-danfoss/our-businesses/drives/ for more information.

It is also possible to find video training material on this site for operating the MCT 10.

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2 Safety

2.1 Safety Symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual:

D A N G E R

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

W A R N I N G

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

C A U T I O N

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

N O T I C E

Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (for example messages relating to property damage).

2.2 Safety Precautions

W A R N I N G

HIGH VOLTAGE

AC drives contain high voltage when connected to AC mains input , DC supply , or load sharing. Failure to perform installation, start-up, and maintenance by qualified personnel can result in death or serious injury.

-Only qualified personnel must perform installation, start-up, and maintenance.

W A R N I N G

UNINTENDED START

When the drive is connected to the AC mains, DC supply, or load sharing, the motor may start at any time, causing risk of death, serious injury, and equipment, or property damage. The motor may start by activation of an external switch, a fieldbus command, an input reference signal from the LCP or LOP, via remote operation using MCT 10 Set-up software, or after a cleared fault condition.

-Press [Off] on the LCP before programming parameters.

-Disconnect the drive from the mains whenever personal safety considerations make it necessary to avoid unintended motor start.

-Check that the drive, motor, and any driven equipment is in operational readiness.

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W A R N I N G

DISCHARGE TIME

The drive contains DC-link capacitors, which can remain charged even when the drive is not powered. High voltage can be present even when the warning indicator lights are off.

Failure to wait the specified time after power has been removed before performing service or repair work could result in death or serious injury.

-Stop the motor.

-Disconnect AC mains, permanent magnet type motors, and remote DC-link supplies, including battery back-ups, UPS, and DC-link connections to other drives.

-Wait for the capacitors to discharge fully before performing any service or repair work. The discharge time is specified in the drive operating guides.

-Use a measuring device to make sure that there is no voltage, before opening the drive or performing any work on the cables.

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3 Installation and De-installation

3.1 Introduction

The VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 Software and SyncPos modules are installed via a multilingual, self-explanatory installation program.

3.1.1 Starting the Installation Program

Procedure

1.Run VLT_MCT10_Vx.xx.msi.

2.Follow the instructions of the installation program.

When the installation process is complete, the MCT 10 Set-up Software can be found on the following path:

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Illustration 2: Path for MCT 10 Set-up Software

3.1.2 Selecting the Software Language

The Danfoss default language is English. If another language is selected, it becomes the new default.

Procedure

1.Select Options from the main menu, then select Select Language.

2.Select the wanted language from the scrollbar and click OK.

N O T I C E

Changing the language affects the parameter language. If an external LCP is connected to the drive, the change of language version does not affect the language in the display.

3.Close and restart MCT 10 to activate the language setting.

3.1.3 Uninstalling the Software

N O T I C E

The following procedure is only valid for Windows operating systems.

Procedure

1.Select Start.

2.Select Settings.

3.Select Control Panel.

4.Double-click Remove/Add Programs.

5.Select Remove.

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4 Set-up of Communication

4.1 Communication Options

Drives in the VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102, VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202, and VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 series are equipped with a USB port. Communication from a PC can be established using a standard A–B male-to-male USB cable connected to the drive. No extra hardware or bus configuration is required. If the PC is equipped with more than 1 USB port, several drives can be connected. The USB bus is automatically added to the network bus list.

Establish a hardwired connection through:

•Standard built-in RS485, or

•USB port.

The USB interface socket allows devices to be connected and disconnected using hot swapping. When connecting a drive using USB, MCT 10 Set-up Software automatically adds on to the bus list.

If the VLT® PROFIBUS DP-V1 MCA 101 or the VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 option is mounted in the drive, establish the connection through:

•PROFIBUS master class 2 connection (MSAC 2), or

•Ethernet-based network.

N O T I C E

Connect soft starters either via a USB cable or via ethernet.

N O T I C E

RISK OF DAMAGE TO PC USB HOST CONTROLLER

When connecting the PC to the drive through the USB cable, there is a risk of damaging the PC USB host controller.

-Follow the recommendations for grounding described in the Operating Guide for the relevant drive.

-Use a USB isolator with galvanic isolation to protect the PC USB host controller from ground potential differences when connecting the PC to a drive through a USB cable.

-Do NOT use a PC power cable with a ground plug when the PC is connected to the drive through a USB cable.

Communication from a PC can be established via RS232 to RS485 converters or via USB to RS485 converters.

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Illustration 3: Communication from a PC

4.2 Manual Fieldbus Configuration

After installation, configure the non-plug-and-play networks via the fieldbus configuration dialog.

Procedure

1.Start the MCT 10 Set-up Software.

2.Select Network.

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3.Right-click Network and select Add/Remove/Configure Buses.

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Illustration 4: Refreshing the Fieldbus List

4.Add, remove, or configure the properties for the connected buses.

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Illustration 5: Fieldbus Configuration

5.Scan the network for active drives to make MCT 10 indicate available drives on the non-plug-and-play fieldbuses.

4.3Automatic Scan

Only the USB fieldbus is scanned automatically when a drive is connected to the PC. For non-plug-and-play fieldbuses, scan manually for active drives.

4.3.1 Scan Range Configuration

Enter the preferred scan setting by right-clicking SerialCom and then selecting Configure Driver.

Adding a standard bus RS485 or PROFIBUS to the network tree configures the scan range to scan the entire address range. The Ethernet-TSC bus is added using the current IP address settings.

The fieldbus scan range can be configured in several ways:

•Right-click the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Configure Bus.

•Mark the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Configure under Communication in the main menu bar.

•Open the Fieldbus Configuration dialog, right-click the Network icon, and select Add/Remove/Configure Buses.

•Open from the Windows panel.

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Illustration 6: Scan Network Icon

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4.3.2 Scan Network

Scan a fieldbus in 3 ways:

•Right-click the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Scan Bus for active drives.

•Mark the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select Scan/Refresh under Communication in the main menu bar.

•Mark the Fieldbus icon in the network tree and select the Scan icon on the toolbar.

The Scanning for Drives window appears and indicates the progress of the scan.

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Illustration 7: Progress of Network Scanning

4.4 Set Up the Drive with RS485 Data Communication

All drives can be configured to 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud. The serial configuration is always configured with:

•8 data bits.

•1 stop bit.

•Even parity.

4.4.1 Configuring the Fieldbus

When using an RS485 converter as the Advantech ADAM converter, MCT 10 Set-up Software indicates online drives available on the fieldbus after scanning the bus.

N O T I C E

Protocol and advanced settings are for performance optimization and should normally not be changed.

Procedure

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1.Open the Serial Fieldbus Configuration dialog box or right-click the appropriate fieldbus.

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Illustration 8: Serial Fieldbus Configuration

2.Set the COM port number.

When using USB to RS485 converters, the actual COM port number can be identified from the device manager part of the Windows control panel.

3.Set the baud rate, parity, and the number of stop bits (must match the settings in the drive).

4.Set the fieldbus scanning range to the available address to limit the time scanning for active drives.

5.Press OK to activate settings or select to restore the default settings.

4.4.2 USB Data Communication

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Illustration 9: Network Bus List

When the USB cable is disconnected, the drive connected via the USB port is removed from the network bus list.

4.5 Set-up of Soft Starter

Setting up connectivity to the VLT® Soft Starter MCD 500 and VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600 requires that the USB communication module is mounted on the soft starter. Communication from a PC can be established using a standard A–B male-to-male USB cable connected to the USB communication module. If the PC is equipped with more than 1 USB port or a USB HUB, several soft starters can be connected.

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4.5.1 Serial Configuration

All soft starters can be configured to 300, 1200, 4800, 9600 (default), 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200 baud. The serial configuration is always configured with:

•8 data bits.

•1 stop bit.

•No parity.

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Illustration 10: Serial Configuration of Soft Starters

4.5.1.1 Configuring the Fieldbus

Procedure

1.Add and configure the bus from the Fieldbus Configuration dialog.

If the bus is already added to the network, it can be reconfigured by right-clicking on the appropriate soft starter fieldbus.

2.Set the COM port number. The actual COM port number can be identified from the device manager part of the control panel.

3.Set the baud rate, parity, and the number of stop bits (must match the setting in the soft starter).

4.Reset to Default restores the general settings and fieldbus scanning to factory configuration values.

4.5.1.2 Using the Hilscher NetIdent Protocol

Use the tool for searching for devices and for identifying and changing IP addresses. The tool also has a filtering function.

Procedure

1.Click the Tools menu.

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2.Select Soft Starter Discover and Configuration Tool.

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Illustration 11: Selecting the Hilscher NetIdent Tool

3.Select the soft starter for which the IP address should be configured.

4.Click Configure.

4.5.2 Importing/Exporting Parameter Files, MCD 600

With VLT® Soft Starter MCD 600, a parameter file (PAR file) can be exported from the soft starter to a USB stick and copied into VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10. After changing the file in MCT 10, the PAR file can be copied back to the USB stick and applied to the soft starter.

Procedure

1.Create an MCD 600 project soft starter.

2.Right-click the project folder.

3.Select Import parameters.

4.From the dialog, select the file to import.

A dialog opens showing information about the selected file.

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If the soft starter differs from the project, it shows up as an error or warning in this view, depending on the difference.

5.Press Continue to apply the file.

A view, which shows all changed parameters, appears.

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6.Click Ok to close the window.

7.Right-click the project to export from MCT 10.

8.Select the parameters to export.

9.In the file selection dialog, select where to export the file to. A dialog appears when the export is completed.

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4.6 PROFIBUS DP-V1 Communication

Setting up PROFIBUS DP-V1 communication requires a VLT® PROFIBUS DP-V1 MCA 101 option module. Communication from a PC using PROFIBUS DP-V1 can be established using a PROFIBUS PCMCIA card or a card installed in the PC. The PROFIBUS cable from the drive is connected to the 9-pin sub D socket connector on the card.

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DP-V1					DP-V1

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Illustration 12: PROFIBS DP-V1 Communication

Consult Siemens www.siemens.com for the latest supported cards for PCs.

N O T I C E

Connectivity via PROFIBUS DP-V1 to a VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302 utilizing the VLT® PROFIBUS Converter MCA 114 with option firmware version 2.03 is not possible from MCT 10 Set-up Software. Use the fieldbus or USB bus instead.

4.6.1 Configuring PROFIBUS DP-V1

When using a PROFIBUS interface card with the associated driver installed, MCT 10 Set-up Software indicates online drives available on the specific PROFIBUS after scanning the bus for active drives.

Procedure

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1.Configure the bus from the Fieldbus Configuration dialog or by right-clicking the appropriate PROFIBUS bus.

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Illustration 13: PROFIBUS Fieldbus Configuration

2.Set the board number.

3.Set the fieldbus scanning range to the available addresses only to limit the time used for scanning active drives.

4.Press OK to activate or reset to restore factory default settings.

4.6.2 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface

The MCT 10 Set-up Software PROFIBUS DP-V1 fieldbus plug-in utilizes the Siemens SoftNet driver available from Step7, or alternatively Simatic NET, to establish connectivity via the supported master class 2 cards such as CP5511 or CP5512.

N O T I C E

STEP7 Lite version does not support the SoftNet driver.

4.6.2.1 Setting Up the PG/PC Interface

This procedure explains how to set up the PG/PC Interface from default configuration to open the PROFIBUS connection from MCT 10.

Cabling and terminations must be in accordance with wiring and cabling requirements for PROFIBUS.

Procedure

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1.Open the PG/PC Interface.

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Illustration 14: Set PG/PC Interface

2.Configure Access Point of the Application to CP_L2_1 pointing to the master class 2 card used.

3.Set Interface Parameter Assignment Used corresponding to the master class 2 card used.

4.Select Properties to configure the stationand network parameters. - Station parameters:

Set PG/PC is the only master on the bus to Active if no PLC is active on the bus. Use the Diagnostics described later to select a valid PROFIBUS address.

-Network parameters:

Set the Transmission rate to the same baud rate as the PLC if it is active.

5.Use DP as Profile and click OK to close the Properties dialog.

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6.Select Diagnostics in the Set PG/PC Interface to verify networkand bus communication.

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Illustration 16: Simatic Network Diagnostics Dialog

7.Select Test to verify the access path and network configuration. If a sharing violation is detected, the test results in an error message. When the test result is successful, select Read to identify the active PROFIBUS nodes available on the network. Make sure that the address defined for the PG/PC interface does not conflict with an active node.

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8.Close the PG/PC interface and start MCT 10.

9.Right-click a PROFIBUS and select Scan for active drives. MCT 10 Set-up Software identifies the same node IDs, except PLCs.

4.6.3 PROFIBUS Multitelegrams

With the Parameters allowed per telegram drop-down list, it is possible to configure the number of requests to be associated within a multitelegram. The standard allows up to 40 telegrams to be associated.

The following options are available:

•Maximum speed (default configuration). Handles the association automatically and adapts the number of telegrams for each drive according to the series. Can be used in PROFIBUS networks containing both old and new Danfoss drives.

•Conservative. Always associates 10 telegrams within a multitelegram. This option is useful when communicating only with old products such as the VLT® Decentral Drives FCD 300, VLT® DriveMotor FCM 300, series derived from VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102, VLT® AQUA Drive FC 202, and VLT® AutomationDrive FC 302.

•Single request. Only 1 request per telegram.

4.7 Ethernet-TSC Data Communication

To set up an Ethernet-TSC (transparent socket channel) communication, the VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 option module is required within the drive. Communication from a PC can be established using a standard Ethernet cable connected to the drive.

4.7.1 Ethernet-TSC Configuration

An Ethernet-TSC bus is scanned using DDP (drive discovery protocol). The protocol does not require an IP port number and IP scan range. It identifies drives based on the MAC addresses.

N O T I C E

When scanning through different subnets or remotely via a VPN tunnel, it is advised not to utilize the ADDP protocol but to use an IP range.

Click Refresh to generate a list of all active drives in the Ethernet. The list appears in the Ethernet Fieldbus Settings dialog when the scan is complete.

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Illustration 17: ADDP Configuration

Drive types without any IP configuration use their Auto IP Class B address, which is 169.254.yy.xx, with yy.xx corresponding to the last 2 segments in the MAC address. Several uncommissioned drives without any IP configuration can be scanned on the same network.

Select a device from the Discovered Drives list to;

•Get more information about the device.

•Assign a static IP address, a subnet mask, or default value to the drive.

•Set up DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) look-up.

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Illustration 18: TSC Configure

4.7.1.1 Scanning with IP Range

When scanning using an IP range, the Ethernet telegrams are transmitted as traditional TCP/IP packages routed out in a router, switch, or manage switch without requiring any changes. The disadvantage is an increased scanning time, and drives without IP address configured are not identified.

N O T I C E

Identification of drives using the VLT® EtherNet/IP MCA 121 option is possible only from option firmware version 1.03 or newer. If using options with firmware versions earlier than 1.03, configure parameter 12-89 Transparent Socket Channel Power to 0 to prevent the option from failing to operate.

Procedure

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