•Instructions for operation with option boards and other optional equipment.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available from Danfoss.
For US and Canada market:
NOTE! Download the English and French product manuals with applicable safety, warning and caution information from https://
www.danfoss.com/en/service-and-support/.
REMARQUE Vous pouvez télécharger les versions anglaise et française des manuels produit contenant l'ensemble des informations
de sécurité, avertissements et mises en garde applicables sur le site https://www.danfoss.com/en/service-and-support/.
1.2 Disposal
Context:
Do not dispose of equipment containing electrical components together with domestic waste. Collect it separately in accordance with
local and currently valid legislation.
1.3 Type Approvals and Certifications
The following list is a selection of possible type approvals and certifications for Danfoss drives:
The specific approvals and certification for the drive are on the nameplate of the drive. For more information, contact the local
Danfoss office or partner.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Safety
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Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (for example, messages relating to property damage).
2.2 Danger and Warnings
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM POWER UNIT COMPONENTS
The power unit components are live when the drive is connected to mains. A contact with this voltage can lead to death or
serious injury.
Do not touch the components of the power unit when the drive is connected to mains. Before connecting the drive to
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mains, make sure that the covers of the drive are closed.
DA NG ER
SHOCK HAZARD FROM TERMINALS
The motor terminals U, V, W, the brake resistor terminals, or the DC terminals are live when the drive is connected to mains, also
when the motor does not operate. A contact with this voltage can lead to death or serious injury.
Do not touch the motor terminals U, V, W, the brake resistor terminals, or the DC terminals when the drive is connected to
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mains. Before connecting the drive to mains, make sure that the covers of the drive are closed.
The terminal connections and the components of the drive can be live 5 minutes after the drive is disconnected from the mains
and the motor has stopped. Also the load side of the drive can generate voltage. A contact with this voltage can lead to death
or serious injury.
Before doing electrical work on the drive:
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•Disconnect the drive from the mains and make sure that the motor has stopped.
•Lock out and tag out the power source to the drive.
•Make sure that no external source generates unintended voltage during work.
•Wait 5 minutes before opening the cabinet door or the cover of the AC drive.
•Use a measuring device to make sure that there is no voltage.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM CONTROL TERMINALS
The control terminals can have a dangerous voltage also when the drive is disconnected from mains. A contact with this
voltage can lead to injury.
Make sure that there is no voltage in the control terminals before touching the control terminals.
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Safety
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ACCIDENTAL MOTOR START
When there is a power-up, a power break, or a fault reset, the motor starts immediately if the start signal is active, unless the
pulse control for Start/Stop logic is selected. If the parameters, the applications or the software change, the I/O functions
(including the start inputs) can change. If you activate the auto reset function, the motor starts automatically after an automatic
fault reset. See the Application Guide. Failure to ensure that the motor, system, and any attached equipment are ready for start
can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Disconnect the motor from the drive if an accidental start can be dangerous. Make sure that the equipment is safe to
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operate under any condition.
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LEAKAGE CURRENT HAZARD
Leakage currents exceed 3.5 mA. Failure to ground the drive properly can result in death or serious injury.
Ensure the correct grounding of the equipment by a certified electrical installer.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM PE CONDUCTOR
The drive can cause a DC current in the PE conductor. Failure to use a residual current-operated protective (RCD) device Type B
or a residual current-operated monitoring (RCM) device can lead to the RCD not providing the intended protection and
therefore can result in death or serious injury.
Use a type B RCD or RCM device on the mains side of the drive.
0061The drive rating in amperes. For example, 0061 = 61 A
5The mains voltage:
FLOWThe product:
+IP54The optional codes. There are many options, for example +IP54 (an AC drive with the protection rating IP54).
The product family: VACON0100 = the VACON® 100 product family
2 = 208–240 V
5 = 380–500 V
6 = 525–600 V
7 = 525–690 V
(empty) = The VACON® 100 INDUSTRIAL AC drive
FLOW = The VACON® 100 FLOW AC drive
HVAC = The VACON® 100 HVAC AC drive
3.4 Enclosure Sizes
The codes for nominal current and nominal mains voltage are part of the type code (see 3.3 Description of the Type Code) on the
package label (see 3.2 Package Label). Use these values to find out the enclosure size of the AC drive from the table.
In the example "VACON0100-3L-0061-5+IP54", the code for nominal current is 0003 and the code for nominal mains voltage is 5.
Grounding clamp for grounding conductor2Grounding cover
Product modified label1Data about changes
4.3 Storing the Product
Context:
If you need to store the product before installing it, follow these instructions.
Procedure
1. Make sure that the ambient conditions agree to these:
Temperature: -40...+70 °C (-40...+158°F)
Humidity: 0...95%, no condensation
2. If you keep the package in storage for more than 2 months, keep it in controlled conditions.
A Make sure that the temperature variation is small.
B Make sure that the humidity is less than 50%.
Receiving the Delivery
4.4 Lifting the Enclosure Sizes MR8 and MR9
Context:
The weights of AC drives of different enclosure sizes are different. It can be necessary for you to use a lifting device to move the drive
from its package. See the weights of the different enclosure sizes in table 23.
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LIFTING HEAVY LOAD
Not following the safe lifting instructions can result in death or serious injury.
Do not walk under suspended loads. Use lifting devices that are appropriate for the weight of the unit. Use the
1. Remove the drive from the pallet where it was bolted to.
2. Use a lifting device that is sufficiently strong for the weight of the drive.
3. Put the lifting hooks symmetrically in a minimum of 2 holes.
A The maximum lifting angle is 45 °.
Receiving the Delivery
Illustration 2: Maximum Lifting Angle
4.5 Using the Product Modified Label
Context:
In the accessories bag, there is also a "product modified" label. The function of the label is to tell the service personnel about the
changes that are made in the AC drive.
Install the AC drive in a vertical position on the wall.
If you install the drive in a horizontal position, there is no protection against drops of water that fall vertically. Use the same mounting
points as with vertical installation and pay special attention to cooling requirements (see 5.3.2 Cooling).
Install the AC drive with the screws and other components included in the delivery.
5.2 Flange-mounting Requirements
You can also install the AC drive into the cabinet wall with a flange mounting option.
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The protection classes are different in different sections of the drive.
The AC drive produces heat in operation. The fan moves air and decreases the temperature of the drive. Make sure that there is
sufficiently free space around the drive. Some free space is also necessary for maintenance.
Make sure that the temperature of the cooling air does not go above the maximum ambient operating temperature or below the
minimum ambient operating temperature of the drive.
5.3.2 Cooling
A The clearance around the drive (see also B and C)
Illustration 7: Installation Space when Drives Are Installed on Top of Each Other
•If many AC drives are installed above each other, the necessary free space is C + D (see illustration 6).
•Make also sure that the outlet air from the lower drive goes to a different direction than the air intake of the top drive. To do this,
attach a metal plate to the cabinet wall between the drives.
•When the drives are installed in a cabinet, make sure to prevent recirculation of air.
The mains cables are connected to terminals L1, L2, and L3. The motor cables are connected to terminals U, V, and W.
A The control panel
C The power unit
Illustration 8: Principal Connection Diagram
For EMC-compliant installation, see 6.2 EMC-compliant Installation.
6.1.1 General Cable Requirements
Use cables with a minimum heat resistance of +70 °C (158 °F). In the selection of the cables and the fuses, refer to the nominal output
current of the drive. Find the nominal output current on the nameplate.
For information on how to make the cable installation to comply with the UL standards, see 6.1.2 UL Standards on Cabling.
These instructions are valid only for processes that have 1 motor and 1 cable connection from the AC drive to the motor. In other
conditions, speak to the manufacturer to get more information.
To comply with the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) regulations, use a UL-approved copper wire with a minimum heat resistance of
60 °C or 75 °C (140 °F or 167 °F).
To comply with the standards, use cables with +90 °C (194 °F) heat resistance for the 500 V drive.
Use Class 1 wire only.
When the drive has Class T and J fuses, it can be used on a circuit that gives a maximum of 100 000 rms symmetrical amperes, and a
maximum of 600 V.
The integral solid-state short-circuit protection does not give a branch circuit protection. Obey the National Electric Code and any
additional local codes to get the branch circuit protection. Only fuses give the branch circuit protection.
For the tightening torques of the terminals, see 10.5 Tightening Torques of the Terminals.
6.1.3 Cable Selection and Dimensioning
Find the typical sizes and types of cables used with the AC drive in the tables in 10.3.1 List of Cable and Fuse Size Information. In the
selection of cables, refer to local regulations, cable installation conditions, and cable specification.
The dimensions of the cables must comply with the requirements of the standard IEC60364-5-52.
•The cables must be PVC-isolated.
•The maximum ambient temperature is +30 °C.
•The maximum temperature of the cable surface is +70 °C.
•Use only cables with a concentric copper shield.
•The maximum number of parallel cables is 9.
When using parallel cables, make sure to obey the requirements of the cross-sectional area and the maximum number of cables.
For important information on the requirements of the grounding conductor, see
For the correction factors for each temperature, see the standard IEC60364-5-52.
6.3 Grounding.
6.1.4 Cable Selection and Dimensioning, North America
Find the typical sizes and types of cables used with the AC drive in the tables in 10.3.1 List of Cable and Fuse Size Information. In the
selection of cables, refer to local regulations, cable installation conditions, and cable specification.
The dimensions of the cables must comply with the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratories UL 61800-5-1.
•The cables must be PVC-isolated.
•The maximum ambient temperature is +86 °F.
•The maximum temperature of the cable surface is +158 °F.
•Use only cables with a concentric copper shield.
•The maximum number of parallel cables is 9.
When using parallel cables, make sure to obey the requirements of the cross-sectional area and the maximum number of cables.
For important information on the requirements of the grounding conductor, see the Underwriters Laboratories standard UL 61800-5-1.
For the correction factors for each temperature, see the instructions of the Underwriters Laboratories UL 61800-5-1.
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6.1.5 Fuse Selection
We recommend the fuse type gG/gL (IEC 60269-1). To make a selection of the fuse voltage rating, refer to the mains. Refer also to local
regulations, cable installation conditions, and cable specification. Do not use larger fuses than what is recommended.
Find the recommended fuses in tables in 10.3.1 List of Cable and Fuse Size Information.
Make sure that the operation time of the fuse is less than 0.4 s. The operation time agrees with the fuse type and the impedance of the
supply circuit. For more information on faster fuses, speak to the manufacturer. The manufacturer can also recommend some aR (UL
recognized, IEC 60269-4) and gS (IEC 60269-4) fuse ranges.
6.1.6 Fuse Selection, North America
We recommend the fuse class T (UL & CSA). To make a selection of the fuse voltage rating, refer to the mains. Refer also to local
regulations, cable installation conditions, and cable specification. Do not use larger fuses than what is recommended.
Find the recommended fuses in tables in 10.3.1 List of Cable and Fuse Size Information.
Make sure that the operation time of the fuse is less than 0.4 s. The operation time agrees with the fuse type and the impedance of the
supply circuit. For more information on faster fuses, speak to the manufacturer. The manufacturer can also recommend some highspeed Class J (UL & CSA) and aR (UL recognised) fuse ranges.
The solid-state short circuit protection does not supply protection for the branch circuit of the AC drive. To supply the branch circuit
protection, refer to the National Electric Code and the local regulations. Do not use other devices than fuses to supply branch circuit
protection.
6.1.7 Brake Resistor Cables
VACON® 100 wall-mounted drives have terminals for an optional external brake resistor. These terminals are identified with R+ and R(in MR4) or DC+/R+ and R- (in MR5, MR6, MR7, MR8, and MR9). Find the dimensions that we recommend for the brake resistor cables in
the tables linked in 10.3.1 List of Cable and Fuse Size Information. See also the brake resistor ratings in 10.8.1 Brake Resistor Ratings.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM MULTI-CONDUCTOR CABLES
With a multi-conductor cable, the conductors that are not connected can cause an accidental contact with a conducting
component.
If a multi-conductor cable is used, cut off all conductors that are not connected.
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The enclosure sizes MR7, MR8, and MR9 have the brake chopper only if their type code has the code +DBIN. The frames MR4, MR5, and
MR6 have the brake chopper as standard.
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The VACON® 100 FLOW and HVAC software do not have the dynamic braking or the brake resistor functions.
For cable selections in different EMC levels, see table 14.
To comply with the EMC levels, use a grommet when installing the motor cable at the two ends. For the EMC level C2, it is necessary to
have a 360º grounding of the shield with grommets in the motor end.
Table 14: Recommendations for Cables
Cable
type
Motor cable
Mains cable
Control
cable
1
st
1
environment
2
2nd environment
Category C2
(1)
A symmetrical power cable with a compact low-impe-
Category C3
A symmetrical power cable with a concentric protection wire.
(2)
Category C4
(2)
dance shield.
A cable for the specified mains voltage.
A cable for the specified mains voltage.
We recommend an MCMK cable. See illustration 9.
We recommend an MCCMK, or an EMCMK cable. See
illustration 9.
We recommend that the cable transfer impedance
(1–30 MHz) is a maximum of 100 mΩ/m.
A power cable for a fixed installation.
A cable for the specified mains voltage.
A shielded cable is not necessary.
We recommend an MCMK cable.
A shielded cable with a compact low-impedance shield, for example a JAMAK, or an SAB/ÖZCuY-O cable.
For the definitions of EMC protection levels, see IEC/EN 61800-3 + A1.
In all the enclosure sizes, to comply with the EMC standards, use the default values of the switching frequencies.
If installing a safety switch, make sure that the EMC protection continues from the start of the cables until their ends.
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The drive must obey the standard IEC 61000-3-12. To obey it, the short circuit power SSC must be a minimum of 120 R
interface point between mains and the public mains. Make sure to connect the drive and the motor to mains with a short circuit power
SSC that is a minimum of 120 R
. If necessary, contact the mains operator.
SCE
SCE
at the
6.2.1 Installation in a Corner-grounded Network
Corner grounding can be used in these conditions:
•Enclosure sizes MR4-MR6 with mains voltage 208–240 V up to 2000 m
•Enclosure sizes MR7-MR9 with a rating of 75–310 A and with mains voltage 208–240 V
Enclosure sizes MR7-MR9 with a rating of 72–385 A and with mains voltage 380–500 V
Do not use corner grounding in these conditions:
•Enclosure sizes MR4-MR6 with a rating of 3.4–61 A and with mains voltage 380–500 V
•Drives with mains voltage 525–600 V or 525–690 V
When using corner grounding, the drive must have EMC protection level C4. To change the EMC protection level from C2 or C3 to C4,
see instructions in 6.6 Installation in an IT System.
6.3 Grounding
Ground the AC drive in accordance with applicable standards and directives.
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DAMAGE TO THE AC DRIVE FROM INSUFFICIENT GROUNDING
Not using a grounding conductor can damage the drive.
Make sure that the AC drive is always grounded with a grounding conductor that is connected to the grounding terminal
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that is identified with the PE symbol.
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LEAKAGE CURRENT HAZARD
Leakage currents exceed 3.5 mA. Failure to ground the drive properly can result in death or serious injury.
Ensure the correct grounding of the equipment by a certified electrical installer.
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The standard EN 61800-5-1 tells that 1 or more of these conditions for the protective circuit must be true.
The connection must be fixed.
•The protective earthing conductor must have a cross-sectional area of minimum 10 mm2 Cu or 16 mm2 Al. OR
•There must be an automatic disconnection of the mains, if the protective earthing conductor breaks. OR
•There must be a terminal for a second protective earthing conductor in the same cross-sectional area as the first protective
earthing conductor.
Cross-sectional area of the phase conductors (S) [mm2]
S ≤ 16S
16 < S ≤ 3516
35 < SS/2
The values of the table are valid only if the protective earthing conductor is made of the same metal as the phase conductors. If this is
not so, the cross-sectional area of the protective earthing conductor must be determined in a manner that produces a conductance
equivalent to that which results from the application of this table.
The cross-sectional area of each protective earthing conductor that is not a part of the mains cable or the cable enclosure, must be a
minimum of:
•2.5 mm2 if there is mechanical protection, and
•4 mm2 if there is not mechanical protection. With cord-connected equipment, make sure that the protective earthing conductor in
the cord is the last conductor to be interrupted, if the strain-relief mechanism breaks.
Obey the local regulations on the minimum size of the protective earthing conductor.
The minimum cross-sectional area of the protective earthing
conductor in question [mm2]
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MALFUNCTION OF FAULT CURRENT PROTECTIVE SWITCHES
Because there are high capacitive currents in the AC drive, it is possible that the fault current protective switches do not
operate correctly.
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VOLTAGE WITHSTAND TESTS
Doing voltage withstand tests can damage the drive.
Do not do voltage withstand tests on the AC drive. The manufacturer has already done the tests.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM PE CONDUCTOR
The drive can cause a DC current in the PE conductor. Failure to use a residual current-operated protective (RCD) device Type B
or a residual current-operated monitoring (RCM) device can lead to the RCD not providing the intended protection and
therefore can result in death or serious injury.
Use a type B RCD or RCM device on the mains side of the drive.
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6.4 Get Access and Locate the Terminals
6.4.1 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for MR4-MR7
Context:
Follow these instructions to open the AC drive for installing the cables, for example.
Follow these instructions to install the cables and cable accessories. For information on how to comply with the UL regulations in cable
installation, see 6.1.2 UL Standards on Cabling.
Prerequisites:
Make sure that the delivery contains all necessary components. For the installation, the contents of the accessories bag is needed, see
4.2 Accessories.
Open the covers according to instructions in 6.4.1 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for MR4-MR7.
Follow these instructions to install the cables and cable accessories. For information on how to comply with the UL regulations in cable
installation, see 6.1.2 UL Standards on Cabling.
Prerequisites:
Make sure that the delivery contains all necessary components. For the installation, the contents of the accessories bag is needed, see
4.2 Accessories.
Open the covers according to instructions in 6.4.2 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for MR8 and 6.4.3 Get Access and Locate the
9. For MR8, attach the EMC shield plate, the cable entry plate, and the cable cover.
10. For MR9, attach the EMC shield plate, the sealing plate, the cable entry plate, and the cable cover.
11. Close the cover of the drive.
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6.6 Installation in an IT System
If your mains is impedance-grounded (IT), the AC drive must have the EMC protection level C4. If the drive has the EMC protection level
C2 or C3, it is necessary to change it to C4. To do this, remove the EMC jumpers.
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SHOCK HAZARD FROM THE COMPONENTS
The components of the drive are live when the drive is connected to mains.
Do not make changes in the AC drive when it is connected to mains.
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DAMAGE TO THE AC DRIVE FROM INCORRECT EMC LEVEL
The EMC level requirements for the AC drive depend on the installation environment. An incorrect EMC level can damage the
drive.
Before connecting the AC drive to the mains, make sure that the EMC level of the AC drive is correct for the mains.
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For a 600 and 690V product that is configured for a C4 installation on IT network, the maximum switching frequency is limited
to the default 2 kHz.
6.6.1 Installing the AC drive in an IT System, MR4-MR6
Context:
Use these instructions to change the EMC protection of the AC drive to level C4.
Prerequisites:
Open the cover of the AC drive (for MR4-MR6) and remove the cable cover (for MR4-MR5) as instructed in
On delivery of the AC drive, the control unit contains the default control interface (graphical keypad). If special options were selected in
the order, the option boards are included loose in the delivery. On the next pages, there is information on the terminals and general
wiring examples.
It is possible to use the drive with an external power source with these properties: +24 V DC ±10%, minimum 1000 mA. Connect the
external power source to terminal 30. This voltage is sufficient to keep the control unit on and for setting the parameters. The
measurements of the main circuit (for example, the DC-link voltage, and the unit temperature) are not available when the drive is not
connected to mains.
The status indicator on the control unit shows the status of the drive. The status indicator is located in the control panel, below the
keypad, and it can show five different statuses.
Table 16: Control Unit LED Status Definitions
Color/status of the LEDStatus of the drive
Blinking slowlyReady
GreenRun
RedFault
OrangeAlarm
Control Unit
Blinking fastDownloading software
7.2 Control Unit Cabling
7.2.1 Selection of the Control Cables
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CABLE SELECTION
Obey regional low-voltage standards in the cable selection.
The control cables must be a minimum of 0.5 mm2 (AWG20) multi-core shielded cables. The terminal wires must be a maximum of 2.5
mm2 (AWG13) for the relay board terminals and other terminals.
Table 17: The Tightening Torques of the Control Cables
TerminalTerminal screw sizeTightening torque
(Nm)
All the terminals of the I/O board and the relay boardM30.54.5
Tightening torque (lb-in)
7.2.2 Control Unit Terminals
Here is the basic description of the terminals of the default I/O and relay board. The standard I/O board has 22 fixed control terminals
and 8 relay board terminals.
Some terminals are assigned for signals that have optional functions that can be used with the DIP switches. For more information, see
*) You can isolate digital inputs from ground with a DIP switch. See 7.3.2 Isolation of the Digital Inputs from Ground.
There are 2 different relay boards available. If you include the optional code +SBF4 in your order, the relay output 3 is replaced with a
thermistor input.
The thermistor input function is not automatically active. To use the thermistor input function, activate the parameter Thermistor Fault
in the software. See the Application Guide.
Control Unit
Illustration 21: Standard Relay Board (+SBF3)
Illustration 22: Optional Relay Board (+SBF4)
7.3 DIP Switches on the Control Unit
7.3.1 Selection of Terminal Functions with DIP Switches
Two selections for specified terminals can be done with the DIP switches. The switches have two positions: up and down. See the
location of the DIP switches and the possible selections in illustration 23.
It is possible to isolate from ground the digital inputs (terminals 8–10 and 14–16) on the standard I/O board. To do this, change the
position of a DIP switch on the control board.
A The digital inputs
C Connected to ground (default)
Illustration 24: Change the Position of This Switch to Isolate the Digital Inputs from Ground
B Floating
7.4 Fieldbus Connection
7.4.1 Fieldbus Terminals
The drive can be connected to fieldbus with an RS485 or an Ethernet cable.
•If an RS485 cable is used, connect it to terminals A and B of the standard I/O board.
•If an Ethernet cable is used, connect it to the Ethernet terminal.
VACON® 100 product family supports internally four Ethernet fieldbuses:
•Modbus TCP/UDP
•BACnet/IP
•PROFINET IO (requires +FBIE license)
•EtherNet/IP (requires +FBIE license)
Having a single Ethernet port, the Ethernet fieldbuses can be connected to networks with star topology.
The VACON® 100 family RJ45 connector does not have speed or activity LEDs. Instead it has a single LED in the middle of the AC drive.
The LED cannot be seen unless the covers are removed. The LED works as listed below:
•LED is dimmed (dark) when the port is connected to a 10 Mbit/s network.
•LED is yellow when the port is connected to a 100 Mbit/s network.
•LED is dimmed (dark) when the port is connected to a 1000 Mbit/s network. The AC drive does not support a 1000 Mbit/s Ethernet,
so there is no communication.
The VACON® 100 product family supports internally three RS485 fieldbuses:
To keep the response time and the number of incorrect dispatches to minimum, use only standard industrial components in the
network and avoid complex structures. The requirements for commercial cabling components are specified in section 8-8 in the
ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B series standards. Using commercial components can decrease system performance. The use of such products or
components can cause unsatisfactory performance in industrial control applications.
7.4.3.1 Cable Routing
It is important that fieldbus cables are routed separately from motor cables. The recommended minimum distance is 300 mm. Do not
let fieldbus cables and motor cables cross each other. If it is not possible, the fieldbus cables must cross other cables at an angle of 90°.
Shielded fieldbus and control cables can be routed in parallel. To have further shielding, install a grounded metal conduit around the
fieldbus and control cable run.
A Motor cablesB Fieldbus cables
Illustration 26: Routing the Motor and Fieldbus Cables
Use cables with right length. If there is extra cable, put it in a noise free location. Multiple rounds of cable and a large circumstance area
make an antenna (see illustration 27). Noise connects to fieldbus cable and can cause communication problems.
If there is a possibility of tensile load on the cable, install it with a strain relief. When it is possible, the strain relief of the fieldbus cables
should not be done at the shield connection to ground. This may reduce the effectiveness of the bonding. The tensile load and
vibration can also damage the shield.
7.4.4 Ethernet Commissioning and Cabling
7.4.4.1 General Cabling Instructions for Ethernet
Use only shielded cables of category CAT5e or CAT6.
Table 19: The Recommended Cable Shielding
Recommendation orderCable
1Shielded and Foiled Twisted Pair (S/FTP) CAT5e or CAT6
2Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) CAT5e or CAT6
3Foiled Twisted Pair (FTP) CAT5e or CAT6
4Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) CAT5e or CAT6
Use standard Ethernet 100 Mbit pinout connectors. The plug type to be used is a shielded RJ45 plug, maximum length 40 mm (1.57 in).
The maximum length of the CAT5e or CAT6 cable between two RJ45 ports is 100 meters. You can get cables that have a certain length,
or get cable in bulk and assemble the connectors at commissioning. Obey the instructions of the manufacturer if you assemble the
connectors manually. If you make the cables by yourself, be sure to select correct crimp tools and use precaution. The individual
contacts of the RJ45 socket are allocated as per the T568-B standard.
In basic use, it is important that the RJ45 connectors in the cable (or the ones assembled) connect the cable shield to the ground level
of the Ethernet terminal in the AC drive.
7.4.4.2 Grounding the Cable Shield
Equipotential bonding refers to using metal parts to make ground potential everywhere in the installation the same, the system
ground. If the ground potential of all the devices is the same, you can prevent current from flowing through paths that are not
designed to have current. You can also shield cables efficiently.
An error in the equipotential bonding can cause bad quality or malfunction of the fieldbus communication. It is not easy to find an
error in equipotential bonding. It is also not easy to correct errors in large installations after commissioning. Thus, in the planning
phase it is important to plan the installation to get good equipotential bonding. In the commissioning phase, make the equipotential
bonding connections carefully.
Do grounding with low HF impedance, for example, via backplane mounting. If ground connection wires are necessary, use wires that
are as short as possible. Paint coating acts as an insulator on metal and prevents grounding. Remove paint coating before doing
grounding.
When equipotential bonding is good, the RJ45 connectors in the cable (or the ones assembled) must connect the cable shield to the
ground level of the Ethernet terminal in the AC drive. The cable shield can be connected to the ground level at both ends via the builtin RC circuit (illustration 29). This grounds the disturbances and, to some degree, prevents current from flowing in the cable shield. To
do this, use shielded Ethernet cable (S/FTP or STP) which grounds devices via a RJ45 connector and thus uses a built-in drive RC circuit.
Illustration 29: Grounding via the Built-in RC Circuit
Control Unit
When disturbances are strong, the cable shield can be exposed and then 360 degrees grounded (see
illustration 32) directly to the AC
drive ground (see illustration 31).
Illustration 30: Grounding in noisy environment with good equipotential. If potentials at points A, B, C, and D are very different and cannot be
made similar, cut the shields as in Illustration Grounding in noisy environment with poor equipotential.
If ground potentials of the connected devices are different, cable shield that is connected at both ends causes current to flow in the
shield. To prevent this, the cable shield must be disconnected or cut at some point between the devices. Grounding should be done at
a location nearest to the place where the disturbances meet the cable (see illustration 31).
Illustration 31: Grounding in Noisy Environment with Poor Equipotential. Example of Cutting Shield.
We recommend grounding the cable shield as in examples A and C (see illustration 32). Do not ground the cable shield as in example
B.
Equipotential bonding refers to using metal parts to make ground potential everywhere in the installation the same, the system
ground. If the ground potential of all the devices is the same, you can prevent current from flowing through paths that are not
designed to have current. You can also shield cables efficiently.
An error in the equipotential bonding can cause bad quality or malfunction of the fieldbus communication. It is not easy to find an
error in equipotential bonding. It is also not easy to correct errors in large installations after commissioning. Thus, in the planning
phase it is important to plan the installation to get good equipotential bonding. In the commissioning phase, make the equipotential
bonding connections carefully.
Do grounding with low HF impedance, for example, via backplane mounting. If ground connection wires are necessary, use wires that
are as short as possible. Note that paint coating acts as an insulator on metal and prevents grounding. Remove paint coating before
doing grounding.
This chapter describes the principles of cable shield grounding. Notice that the internal RS485 fieldbus in VACON 100® products does
not have jumpers for grounding options.
Connect the cable shield directly to the frame of the AC drive (see illustration 36 and illustration 38).
Illustration 36: Grounding in noisy environment with good equipotential. If potentials at points A, B, C and D are very different and cannot be
made similar, cut the shields as in Illustration Grounding in noisy environment with poor equipotential.
If ground potentials of the connected devices are different, cable shield that is connected at both ends causes current to flow in the
shield. To prevent this, the cable shield must be disconnected or cut at some point between the devices (see illustration 37).
When disturbances are strong, the cable shield can be exposed and then 360 degrees grounded directly to the AC drive ground (see
illustration 38). When the connection is made like in illustration 37, grounding should be done at a location nearest to the place where
the disturbances meet the cable.
Illustration 37: Grounding in Noisy Environment with Poor Equipotential. An Example of Cutting the Shield.
We recommend grounding the cable shield as in examples A and C (see illustration 38). Do not ground the cable shield as in example
B.
When no device on the RS485 bus line transmits data, all devices are in an idle state. In such conditions, the bus voltage is in an
indefinite state, usually near 0 V, because of the termination resistors. This can cause problems in character reception because the
RS485 standard considers the voltage interval from -200 m to +200 mV as an undefined state. Thus, bus biasing is necessary to keep
the voltage in state ‘1’ (above +200 mV) also between the messages.
Unless the first and last device in the RS485 bus line have a built-in bus biasing function, you must add a separate active termination
resistor specially designed for the RS485 bus (e.g. Siemens active RS485 terminating element 6ES7972-0DA00-0AA0).
7.4.5.4 Using Fieldbus through an RS485 Cable
Prerequisites:
Open the covers according to instructions in 6.4.1 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for MR4-MR7, 6.4.2 Get Access and Locate the
Terminals for MR8, or 6.4.3 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for MR9.
Illustration 39: Grounding the Cable with a Grounding Clamp
Control Unit
4. If the drive is the last device on the fieldbus line, set the bus termination. Set the bus termination for the first and the last device of
the fieldbus line. It is recommended that the first device on the fieldbus is the master device.
A Find the DIP switches on the left side of the control unit of the drive.
B Set the DIP switch of the RS485 bus termination to the ON position.
The termination resistors are placed at both ends of the fieldbus line to decrease signal reflections on the line.
Biasing is built in the bus termination resistor. The termination resistance is 220 Ω.
Illustration 40: Setting the Bus Termination for a Fieldbus Line
B The termination is deactivated
D The bus termination. The resistance is 220 Ω.
NO TI CE
LOSS OF TERMINATION RESISTANCE
If the last device on the fieldbus line is powered down, the termination resistance is lost. The loss of termination resistance
causes signal reflections on the line, which can disrupt the fieldbus communication.
-Do not power down the last device on the fieldbus line while the fieldbus is active.
5. In IP21, unless you have cut the openings for other cables, cut an opening on the cover of the drive for the RS485 cable.
6. Put the cover of the drive back. Pull the RS485 cables to the side.
A Keep the distance of the Ethernet, I/O and Fieldbus cables from the motor cable at a minimum of 30 cm (11.81 in).
The option boardThe name of the option boardThe correct slot or slots
OPTE3The PROFIBUS DPV1 fieldbus boardD, E
OPTE5The PROFIBUS DPV1 fieldbus board (with a type D connector)D, E
OPTE6The CANopen fieldbus boardD, E
OPTE7The DeviceNet fieldbus boardD, E
OPTE8The RS485 (Modbus/N2) fieldbus board (with a type D connector)D, E
OPTE9The Dual-port ethernet fieldbus boardD, E
OPTEAThe Advanced dual-port ethernet fieldbus boardD, E
OPTECThe EtherCAT fieldbus boardD, E
Control Unit
7.6 Option Board Installation
Prerequisites:
WA RN IN G
SHOCK HAZARD FROM CONTROL TERMINALS
The control terminals can have a dangerous voltage also when the drive is disconnected from mains. A contact with this
voltage can lead to injury.
Make sure that there is no voltage in the control terminals before touching the control terminals.
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DAMAGE TO OPTION BOARDS
Do not install, remove, or replace option boards on the drive when the power is on. Doing this can cause damage to the boards.
Switch off the AC drive before installing, removing, or replacing option boards on the drive.
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NO TI CE
INCOMPATIBLE OPTION BOARDS
It is not possible to install option boards that are not compatible with the drive.
If the installed board is an OPTB or an OPTC option board, make sure that the label on it says "dv" (dual voltage). This marking shows
that the option board is compatible with the drive.
To use the real-time clock (RTC), a battery must be installed in the left side of the control unit. See 7.1 Control Unit Components. Use a
½ AA battery with 3.6 V and a capacity of 1000–1200 mAh. Use, for example, a Vitzrocell SB-AA02 battery.
The battery lasts approximately 10 years. See more about the functions of the RTC in the application guides.
7.8 Galvanic Isolation Barriers
The control connections are isolated from the mains. The ground terminals are permanently connected to the I/O ground.
The digital inputs on the standard I/O board can be galvanically isolated from the I/O ground. To isolate the digital inputs, use the DIP
switch that has the positions FLOAT and GND. See 7.3.2 Isolation of the Digital Inputs from Ground.
The control panel is the interface between the AC drive and the user. With the control panel, you can control the speed of a motor and
monitor the status of the AC drive. You can also set the parameters of the AC drive.
A The [BACK/RESET] button. Use it to move back in the menu,
exit the Edit mode, reset a fault.
C The [FUNCT] button. Use it to change the rotation direction
of the motor, access the control page, and change the
control place.
E The START button.
G The STOP button.
I The [OK] button. Use it to go into an active level or item, or to
accept a selection.
Illustration 45: Buttons of the VACON® 100 Keypad
B The arrow button UP. Use it to scroll the menu up and to
increase a value.
D The arrow button RIGHT.
F The arrow button DOWN. Use it to scroll the menu down and
to decrease a value.
H The arrow button LEFT. Use it to move the cursor left.
7.9.2 Displays of the Control Panel
There are 2 display types: the graphical display and the text display. The control panel always has the same keypad and buttons.
The display shows this data.
•The status of the motor and the drive.
•Faults in the motor and in the drive.
•Your location in the menu structure.
If the text in the text display is too long for the display, the text scrolls to show the full text string. Some functions are only available in
the graphical display.
8.1 Safety Checks before Starting the Commissioning
Before starting the commissioning, read these warnings.
DA NG ER
SHOCK HAZARD FROM POWER UNIT COMPONENTS
The power unit components are live when the drive is connected to mains. A contact with this voltage can lead to death or
serious injury.
Do not touch the components of the power unit when the drive is connected to mains. Before connecting the drive to
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mains, make sure that the covers of the drive are closed.
DA NG ER
SHOCK HAZARD FROM TERMINALS
The motor terminals U, V, W, the brake resistor terminals, or the DC terminals are live when the drive is connected to mains, also
when the motor does not operate. A contact with this voltage can lead to death or serious injury.
Do not touch the motor terminals U, V, W, the brake resistor terminals, or the DC terminals when the drive is connected to
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mains. Before connecting the drive to mains, make sure that the covers of the drive are closed.
DA NG ER
SHOCK HAZARD FROM DC LINK OR EXTERNAL SOURCE
The terminal connections and the components of the drive can be live 5 minutes after the drive is disconnected from the mains
and the motor has stopped. Also the load side of the drive can generate voltage. A contact with this voltage can lead to death
or serious injury.
Before doing electrical work on the drive:
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•Disconnect the drive from the mains and make sure that the motor has stopped.
•Lock out and tag out the power source to the drive.
•Make sure that no external source generates unintended voltage during work.
•Wait 5 minutes before opening the cabinet door or the cover of the AC drive.
•Use a measuring device to make sure that there is no voltage.
WA RN IN G
SHOCK HAZARD FROM CONTROL TERMINALS
The control terminals can have a dangerous voltage also when the drive is disconnected from mains. A contact with this
voltage can lead to injury.
Make sure that there is no voltage in the control terminals before touching the control terminals.
To make sure that the drive operates correctly and has a long life, we recommend doing regular maintenance. Refer to the table for
maintenance intervals.
It is not necessary to replace the main capacitors of the drive, because they are thin film type capacitors.
Table 22: Maintenance Intervals and Tasks
Maintenance intervalMaintenance task
RegularlyCheck the tightening torques of the terminals.
Check the filters.
6–24 months (The interval is different in different environments.)
24 months (The interval is different in different environments.)
3–6 yearsIn IP54, change the internal fan.
6–10 yearsChange the main fan.
10 yearsReplace the battery of the RTC.
Check the mains terminals, the motor terminals, and the control terminals.
Make sure that the cooling fan operates correctly.
Make sure that there is no corrosion on the terminals, the busbars, or other surfaces.
Check the door filters, if you have a cabinet installation.