This operating guide provides information for safe installation and commissioning of the AC drive. It is intended for use by qualified
personnel. Read and follow the instructions to use the drive safely and professionally. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions
and general warnings. Always keep this operating guide available with the drive.
1.2 Additional Resources
Other resources are available to understand advanced AC drive functions and programming.
•The VACON® NX manuals provide greater detail on working with parameters and show many application examples.
•The VACON® NX I/O Boards User Manual gives more information on the I/O boards and their installation.
•Instructions for operation with option boards and other optional equipment.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available from Danfoss.
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/.
1.3 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.
1.4 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.
1.5 Start up Quick Guide
Context:
Do at minimum these procedures during the installation and commissioning.
If there are problems, speak to the local distributor.
VACON Ltd is not responsible for the use of the inverters against the instructions.
The inverter power unit components are live when the inverter is connected to DC supply. A contact with this voltage can lead
to death or serious injury.
Do not touch the components of the power unit when the inverter is connected to DC supply. Before connecting the
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inverter to DC supply, make sure that the covers of the inverter are closed.
DANGER
SHOCK HAZARD FROM INVERTER TERMINALS
The motor terminals U, V, W, the brake resistor terminals, or the DC terminals are live when the inverter is connected to DC
supply, 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 inverter is connected
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to DC supply. Before connecting the inverter to DC supply, make sure that the covers of the inverter are closed.
Safety
DANGER
SHOCK HAZARD FROM DC LINK OR EXTERNAL SOURCE
The terminal connections and the components of the drive can be live 5 minutes after the inverter is disconnected from the DC
supply and the motor has stopped. Also the load side of the inverter can generate voltage. A contact with this voltage can lead
to death or serious injury.
Before doing electrical work on the inverter:
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•Disconnect the inverter from the DC supply and make sure that the motor has stopped.
•Lock out and tag out the power source to the inverter.
•Make sure that no external source generates unintended voltage during work.
•Wait 5 minutes before opening the cabinet door or the cover of the inverter.
•Use a measuring device to make sure that there is no voltage.
WARNING
SHOCK HAZARD FROM INVERTER CONTROL TERMINALS
The control terminals can have a dangerous voltage also when the drive is disconnected from DC supply. 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.
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.
WARNING
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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WARNING
Safety
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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2.2 Cautions and Notices
CAUTION
DAMAGE TO THE AC DRIVE FROM INCORRECT MEASUREMENTS
Doing measurements on the AC drive when it is connected to mains can damage the drive.
Do not do measurements when the AC drive is connected to mains.
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CAUTION
DAMAGE TO THE AC DRIVE FROM INCORRECT SPARE PARTS
Using spare parts that are not from the manufacturer can damage the drive.
Do not use spare parts that are not from the manufacturer.
The figure presents the block diagram of the VACON® NX inverter. The inverter mechanically consists of 2 units: the power unit and the
control unit.
The power unit contains an inverter bridge which consists of IGBT switches and produces a symmetrical, 3-phase PWM-modulated AC
voltage to the motor. To protect the DC-link capacitors, capability of DC-charging is required.
The motor and application control block is based on microprocessor software. The microprocessor controls the motor based on the
information it receives through measurements, parameter settings, control I/O, and control panel.
The motor and application control block controls the motor control ASIC which, in turn, calculates the IGBT positions. Gate drivers
amplify these signals for driving the IGBT inverter bridge.
Illustration 1: Block Diagram of VACON® NX Inverter
The control panel constitutes a link between the user and the inverter. The control panel is used for parameter setting, reading status
data and giving control commands. It is detachable and can be operated externally and is connected via a cable to the inverter. Instead
of the control panel, a PC can be used to control the inverter when connected through a similar cable (VACON® RS232PC –1.5M).
The basic control interface and the parameters (the Basic Application) are easy to use. If a more versatile interface or parameters are
required, a more suitable application can be selected from the "All in One" Application Package. See the "All in One" Application
Manual for more information on the different applications. Custom application development can be done with VACON® Programming
tool and standard PLC programming languages defined in the IEC 61131/3. External control PLC can be replaced with VACON® NXP
control unit in many applications due to extensive I/O and fieldbus options and easy programmability.
Optional I/O expander boards that increase the number of inputs and outputs to be used are also available. For more information,
contact the Manufacturer or your local distributor.
Product Overview
3.2 Manual Version
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All suggestions for improvement are welcome.
The original language of this manual is English.
1: Manual and Software Version
Table
EditionRemarks
DPD00909EStructure and layout of the manual changed.
3.3 Package Label
The package label gives detailed information about the delivery.
A1A2C30000The option boards. 2 characters for each slot. 00 = the slot is not used
The option board abbreviations:
•A = basic I/O board
•B = expander I/O board
•C = fieldbus board
•D = special board
For example, C3 = PROFIBUS DP
+DNOTThe optional codes. There are many options.
The options that are related to ordering of paper manuals are:
•+DNOT = No paper manuals, only Quick Guide and Safety Guide
•+DPAP = With English paper manuals
•+DPAP+DLDE = With German paper manuals
Product Overview
1
Not used for NX Inverters.
3.5 Enclosure Sizes
Example:
The codes for nominal current and nominal mains voltage are part of the type code (see 3.4 Description of the Type Code) on the
package label (see 3.3 Package Label). Use these values to find out the enclosure size of the AC drive from the table.
In the example "NXI00035-A2H1SSS-A1A2C30000+DNOT", the code for nominal current is 0003 and the code for nominal mains
voltage is 5.
Mains voltageEnclosure sizeIP00IP21 (UL Type 1)/IP54
350–500 VFI9-FI14x-
525–690 VFI9-FI14x-
3.7 Available EMC Classes
The EMC Directive provides that the electrical apparatus must not excessively disturb the environment it is used in. It also requires that
the electrical apparatus must have an adequate level of immunity toward other disturbances from the same environment.
The compliance of VACON® NX Inverters with the EMC Directive is verified with Technical Construction Files (TCF) and checked and
approved by SGS FIMKO, which is a Notified Body. The Technical Construction Files are used to authenticate the conformity of VACON
NX Inverters with the Directive. It is because testing such a large product family in a laboratory environment is impossible. Testing is
difficult also because the combinations of installation vary greatly.
All factory-delivered VACON® NX Inverters are Class T (Category C4) equipment which fulfills EMC immunity requirements EN 50082-1,
50082-2 and IEC/EN 61800-3.
Class T (Category C4):
Class T equipment have a small ground leakage current and can be used with floating DC input. If they are used with other supplies, no
EMC requirements are complied with.
Product Overview
NOTIC E
RADIO INTERFERENCE
In a residential environment, this product can cause radio interference.
Take supplementary mitigation measures.
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3.8 Control Panel
3.8.1 Keypad
The VACON® keypad has 9 buttons with which to control the AC drive (and motor), set parameters, and monitor values.
A The [ready] LED is on when the AC power is connected to the
drive and no faults are active. At the same time, the drive
status indication shows READY.
C The [fault] LED blinks when the AC drive is stopped because
of dangerous conditions (Fault Trip). See 8.5.1 Finding the
Active Faults Menu.
E The Stop button. The button stops the motor (unless the stop
is disabled by the parameter R3.4/R3.6). See 8.4.2 Keypad
Control Parameters M3.
G The [enter] button. Use it to accept a selection, reset the fault
history (push for 2–3 s).
B The [run] LED is on when the drive operates. The LED blinks
when the Stop button is pushed and the drive ramps down.
D The Start button. When the keypad is the active control
mode, this button starts the motor. See 8.4.3 Changing the
Control Mode.
F The Menu button Right. Use it to move forward in the menu,
move the cursor right (in the parameter menu) and to go to
the edit mode.
H The Browser button Down. Use it to scroll the main menu
and the pages of different submenus and to decrease a
value.
I The [select] button. Use it to move between 2 last displays, for
example, to see how new value changes some other value.
K The [reset] button. Use it to reset a fault.
Illustration 3: Keypad Buttons for VACON® NXP
3.8.2 Display
J The Menu button Left. Use it to move back in the menu, move
the cursor left (in the Parameter menu).
L The Browser button Up. Use it to scroll the main menu and
the pages of different submenus and to increase a value.
A The motor is in RUN state. The indication starts to blink when
a stop command is given and blinks while the speed
continues to decrease.
C The motor rotation direction is reverse.
E The AC power is on.
G A fault is given and the AC drive is stopped.
I The control panel is the active control mode.
K The location indication. The line shows the symbol and
number of the menu, parameter and so on. For example,
M2 = Menu 2 (Parameters) or P2.1.3 = Acceleration time.
M The value line. The line shows the numerical and text values
of references, parameters and so on. It also shows the
number of submenus that are available in each menu.
Illustration 4: Display Indications
The drive status indicators (A-G) give information about the status of the motor and the AC drive.
The control mode indications (H, I, J) show the selection of the control mode. The control mode tells from where the START/STOP
commands are given and reference values are changed. To make this selection, go to the Keypad control menu (M3) (see 8.4.3
Changing the Control Mode).
The three text lines (K, L, M) give information about the current location in the menu structure and the operation of the drive.
B The motor rotation direction is forward.
D The drive does not operate.
F An alarm is given.
H The I/O terminals is the active control mode.
J The fieldbus is the active control mode.
L The description line. The line shows the description of the
Before a VACON® AC drive is sent to the customer, the manufacturer makes many tests on the drive.
Procedure
1. After removing the packaging, examine the drive for transport damages.
If the drive was damaged during the shipping, speak to the cargo insurance company or the carrier.
2. To make sure that the delivery is correct, compare the order data to the data on the package label, see 3.3 Package Label.
If the delivery does not agree with the order, contact the vendor immediately.
3. To make sure that the contents of the delivery is correct and complete, compare the type code of the product to the type code, see
3.4 Description of the Type Code.
4.2 Storing the Product
Context:
If the product has to be stored before installing it, follow these instructions.
Procedure
1. If the AC drive must be stored before using it, make sure that the ambient conditions agree to the following:
•Storage temperature: -40…+70° C (-40...+158° F)
•Relative humidity: 0–95%, no condensation
2. If the AC drive must be kept in storage for a long time, connect the power to the AC drive each year. Keep the power on for a
minimum of 2 hours.
3. If the storage time is more than 12 months, charge the electrolytic DC capacitors with caution. To reform the capacitors, obey the
instructions in 10.2 Reforming the Capacitors.
We do not recommend a long storage time.
4.3 Lifting the Product
Context:
To get information on how to lift the AC drive safely, speak to the factory or the local distributor.
Prerequisites:
The weights of AC drives of different enclosure sizes are different. It can be necessary to use a lifting device to move the drive from its
package.
In environments with airborne liquids, particles, or corrosive gases, ensure that the protection rating of the equipment matches the
installation environment. Failure to meet requirements for ambient conditions can reduce the lifetime of the AC drive. Ensure that
requirements for humidity, temperature, and altitude are met.
Vibration and shock
The AC drive complies with requirements for units intended for installation in enclosures.
For detailed ambient conditions specifications, see 12.7 Technical Data.
Installation requirements:
•Make sure that there is sufficiently free space around the AC drive for cooling, see 5.2.2 Cooling of FI9 to FI14.
•Some free space is also necessary for maintenance.
•Make sure that the mounting surface is sufficiently flat.
5.1.2 Ambient Temperature and Derating
The power rating of the unit is valid for an ambient temperature of 40 ºC (104 °F). If the device is to be used in higher ambient
temperatures, its power rating must be subjected to derating.
Use the following formula to calculate the reduced power:
de= 100 % 40° /100
Legend:
•Pn = nominal power of the unit
•t = ambient temperature
•x = derating coefficient, see the following list:
-in ambient temperature of 40–50 °C (104–122 °F), use derating factor 1.5%/1 °C (°F)
-For 50–55 °C (122–131 °F) ambient temperatures use derating factor 2.5% / 1 °C (°F).
Illustration 6: Derating and the Ambient Temperature
B Loadability, %
5.1.3 High Altitude Installation
The density of air decreases when the altitude increases and the pressure decreases. When the air density decreases, the thermal
capacity decreases (that is, less air removes less heat) and the resistance to electric field (breakdown voltage/distance) decreases.
The full thermal performance of VACON® NX AC drives is designed for installation up to 1000 m altitude. The electric insulation is
designed for installations up to 3000 m altitude (check details for different sizes in Technical Data).
Higher installation locations are possible, when obeying the derating guidelines in this chapter.
For permitted maximum altitudes, see 12.7 Technical Data.
Above 1000 m, decrease the limited maximum load current by 1% for each 100 m.
For information on option boards and I/O signals and relay outputs, see VACON® NX I/O Boards User Manual.
Example:
For example, at 2500 m altitude, decrease the load current down to 85% of the rated output current (100% – (2500–
1000 m) / 100 m x 1% = 85%).
When using fuses at high altitudes, the cooling effect of the fuse decreases as the density of the atmosphere decreases.
When using fuses above 2000 meters, the continuous rating of the fuse:
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.
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.
5.2.2 Cooling of FI9 to FI14
If many AC drives are installed above each other, the necessary free space is 2 x B2 (see illustration 8). Make also sure that the outlet air
from the lower drive goes to a different direction than the air intake of the top drive.
The air must move freely and efficiently through the cabinet and the drive. Make sure that the hot air goes out of the cabinet and does
not come back into the cabinet. To achieve it:
•The cabinet door must be provided with air gaps for air intake. See the minimum sizes of inlet air holes in table 6 and the
recommended layout in illustration 8.
•Air outlet gaps must be on top of the cabinet. See the minimum sizes of outlet air holes in table 6 and the recommended layout in
illustration: Ventilation of the Cabinet > #X013499 > image_m3m_mbw_qhb.
•If the power unit is placed in the upper part of the cabinet, the fan blower must be in the middle of the cabinet, at the height of the
upper ventilation grid.
During operation, air is sucked in and circulated by a fan at the bottom of the power unit.
The ventilation gaps must fulfill the requirements set by the selected protection rating. The examples in this manual apply to
protection class IP21.
The power cables are connected to terminals B+ and B- and the motor cables to terminals U/T1, V/T2, and W/T3.
For principal connection diagrams, see 12.3 Principal Connection Diagrams.
For EMC-compliant installation, see 6.3 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.
If the motor temperature protection of the drive (see VACON® All in One Application Manual) is used as an overload protection, select
the cable to agree with the protection.
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.
6.1.2 UL Standards on Cabling
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).
Use Class 1 wire only.
The integral solid-state short-circuit protection does not give a branch circuit protection. To get the branch circuit protection, obey the
National Electric Code and any additional local codes. Only fuses give the branch circuit protection.
For the tightening torques of the terminals, see 12.5 Tightening Torques of the Terminals.
6.1.3 Cable Selection and Dimensioning
Find the typical sizes and types of cables used with the inverter in the tables in 12.4.2 Cable Sizes for 465–800 V DC (380–500 V AC) and
12.4.5 Cable Sizes for 640–1100 V DC (525–690 V AC). 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 cable cross-sections.
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.
Electrical Installation
NOTIC E
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.
NOTIC E
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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WARN I N G
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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6.3 EMC-compliant Installation
To comply with the EMC levels, use a grommet when installing the motor cable at the two ends. For the EMC level C4, it is necessary to
have a 360º grounding of the shield with grommets in the motor end.
Table 7: Recommendations for Cables
Cable typeCategory C4 (Level T)
Supply cableFlexible conductor. Minimum temperature endurance for isolation 70 °C (158 °F) Copper Busbar
Motor cablePower cable equipped with concentric protection wire and intended for the specific mains voltage. (PIRELLI/MCMK
or similar recommended).
Control cableShielded cable equipped with compact low-impedance shield (PIRELLI/jamak, SAB/ÖZCuY-O or similar).
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.
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
B The PE conductors
SCE
at the
6.4 Get Access and Locate the Terminals
6.4.1 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for FI9-FI12
Context:
To open the inverter, for example, for installing the cables, follow these instructions.
The control unit of the AC drive contains the control board and additional boards (see illustration 14) connected to the 5 slot
connectors (A to E) of the control board. The control board is connected to the power unit through a D-connector or fiber optic cables
(FR9).
Illustration 14: Basic and Option Slots on the Control Board
The control unit of the delivered AC drive contains the standard control interface. If the order included special options, the AC drive is
delivered according to the order. The next pages contain information on the terminals and general wiring examples. The type code
shows the I/O boards that are installed at the factory. For more information on the option boards, see VACON® NX I/O Boards User
manual.
The OPTA1 basic board has 20 control terminals, and the relay board has 6 or 7. The standard connections of the control unit and the
descriptions of signals are shown in
For instructions on how to install the control unit that is not attached to the power unit, see VACON® NXP IP00 Drives Installation
Manual.
7.3.2 Control Terminals on OPTA1.
7.2 Control Voltage (+24 V/EXT +24 V)
It is possible to use the drive with an external power source with these properties: +24 V DC ±10%, minimum 1000 mA. Use it to
externally power up the control board, and the basic and option boards. The analog outputs and inputs at OPTA1 do not work with
only +24 V supplied to the control unit.
Connect the external power source to one of the 2 bidirectional terminals (#6 or #12), see the option board manual or VACON® NX I/O
Boards User Manual. With this voltage, the control unit stays on and parameters can be set. 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.
If the AC drive is supplied with external 24 V DC power, use a diode in terminal #6 (or #12) to prevent the current to flow in
opposite direction. Put a 1 A fuse in 24 V DC line for each AC drive. The maximum current consumption of each drive is 1 A from
the external supply.
Illustration 15: Parallel Connection of 24 V Inputs with Many AC Drives
The control unit I/O ground is not isolated from the chassis ground/protective earth. In the installation, consider the potential
differences between the grounding points. We recommend using galvanic isolation in the I/O and 24 V circuitry.
7.3 Control Unit Cabling
7.3.1 Selection of the Control Cables
The control cables must be a minimum of 0.5 mm2 (20 AWG) shielded multicore cables. See more on the cable types in table 7. The
terminal wires must be a maximum of 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) for the terminals of the relay board and 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG) for other terminals.
Table 9: Tightening Torques of the Control Cables
The terminalThe terminal screwThe tightening torque in Nm (lb-in.)
Differential input if not connected to ground
Allows ±20 V common mode voltage to GND
Ground for reference and controls
Same as terminal #7
Digital inputs can be disconnected from ground (*)
Must be connected to GND or 24 V of I/O term.
or to ext.24 V or GND
Selection with jumper block X3 (*)
Ri = min. 5 kΩ
18-30 V = 1
Ri = min. 5 kΩ
18-30 V = 1
Output signal range: Current 0(4)-20 mA,
RL max 500 Ω or
Voltage 0-10 V, RL >1kΩ
Selection with jumper block X6 (*)
Maximum Uin = 48 VDC
Maximum current = 50 mA
Open collector output
AO1-
DO1
+24V
GND
GND
DIN1
DIN2
DIN3
DIN4
DIN5
DIN6
CMA
CMB
Standard I/O board
TerminalSignalDescription
+10V
ref
AI1+
GND/AI1-
AI2+
GND/AI2-
+24V
Reference voltage
Analogue input,
voltage or current
Analogue input,
voltage or current
24 V aux. voltage
I/O ground
Analogue input common
Analogue input common
Common A for DIN1—DIN3
Common B for DIN4-DIN6
Analogue signal (+output)
Analogue output common
Control voltage output
I/O ground
AO1+
Selection V/mA with jumper block X1 (*)
0...+10 V (Ri = 200 kΩ)
(-10V...+10V Joystick ctrl, sel. with jumper)
0-20 mA (Ri =250 Ω)
Differential input if not connected to ground
Allows ±20 V common mode voltage to GND
Selection V/mA with jumper block X1 (*)
0...+10 V (Ri = 200 kΩ)
(-10V...+10V Joystick ctrl, sel. with jumper)
0-20 mA (Ri =250 Ω)
±15%, max. 250 mA (all boards total)
150 mA (from single board)
Can also be used as external power back-up for
the control unit (and fieldbus)
Same as terminal #6
Digital input 1
Digital input 4
Digital input 5
Digital input 6
Digital input 2
Digital input 3
Reference potentiometer,
1-10kΩ
Operating Guide | VACON® NXI Inverters FI9-FI14
Control Unit
7.3.2 Control Terminals on OPTA1
The figure shows the basic description of the terminals of the I/O board. For more information, see 7.3.2.2 Jumper Selections on the
OPTA1 Basic Board. For more information on control terminals, see VACON® All in One Application manual.
*) See figure in 7.3.2.2 Jumper Selections on the OPTA1 Basic Board
Illustration 16: Control Terminal Signals on OPTA1
Parameter references for I/O on control panel and NCDrive are: An.IN:A.1, An.IN:A.2, DigIN:A.1, DigIN:A.2, DigIN:A.3, DigIN:A.4, DigIN:A.5,
DigIN:A.6, AnOUT:A.1 and DigOUT:A.1.
To use the control voltage output +24 V/EXT+24 V:
•wire the +24 V control voltage to digital inputs through an external switch. OR
•use the control voltage to power up external equipment, such as encoders and auxiliary relays.
The specified total load on all available +24 V/EXT+24 V output terminals must not exceed 250 mA.
The maximum load on the +24 V/EXT+24 V output per board is 150 mA. If there is a +24 V/EXT+24 V output on the board, it is locally
short circuit protected. If one of the +24 V/ EXT+24 V outputs short circuits, the others remain powered because of the local protection.
Control Unit
A Maximum 150 mA
C Maximum 250 mA
Illustration 17: Maximum Loads on +24 V/EXT+24 V Output
B +24 V out
7.3.2.1 Digital Input Signal Inversions
The active signal level is different when the common inputs CMA and CMB (terminals 11 and 17) are connected to +24 V or to ground
(0 V).
The 24 V control voltage and the ground for the digital inputs and the common inputs (CMA, CMB) can be internal or external.
A Positive logic (+24 V is the active signal) = the input is active
when the switch is closed.
B Negative logic (0 V is the active signal) = the input is active
when the switch is closed. Set the jumper X3 to the position
'CMA/CMB isolated from ground'.
Illustration 18: Positive/Negative Logic
7.3.2.2 Jumper Selections on the OPTA1 Basic Board
The functions of the AC drive can be changed to make them better agree with local requirements. To do it, change some positions for
the jumpers on the OPTA1 board. The positions of the jumpers set the signal type of analog and digital inputs. Changing the AI/AO
signal contents requires also a change in the related board parameter in menu M7.
On the A1 basic board, there are 4 jumper blocks: X1, X2, X3, and X6. Each jumper block contains 8 pins and 2 jumpers. See the possible
jumper selections in illustration 19.
When optical cables are used to link the power unit and the control board, a special Optical Cable Adapter Board connected to the
control board D-connector is used.
The control unit uses 24 V DC supplied from the ASIC board, which is on the left side of the power unit 1.
Each fiber optic cable has a number 1...8 and 11…18 (1...7 for FI9-FI10 and FI13) marked on the cable shield at both cable ends. The list
of the optic signals can be found in the following figures and table.
1 Power unit (ASIC board)2 Optical fiber board on control unit
Illustration 24: Connections between the Optical Fiber Board and ASIC Board, FI9-FI10 and FI13
In case the fiber cables are not connected, connect them from the optical fiber board (FI9-FI10 and FI13) or star coupler board (FI12 and
FI14) to the power module.
CAUTI O N
DAMAGE TO THE COMPONENTS FROM INCORRECT CONNECTIONS
Connecting the cables incorrectly damages power electronic components.
Be careful to connect the fiber optic cables according to instructions.
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Prerequisites:
The maximum length of the optical cable is 8 m.
The minimum bending radius for optical cables is 50 mm.
Procedure
1. To access the ASIC board, remove the cable cover in front of the power unit. See 6.4.1 Get Access and Locate the Terminals for FI9-
FI12.
2. Connect the supply cable to the X10 connector on the ASIC board and to the X2 connector on the rear side of the control unit. For
FI12 and FI14, connect only power unit 1. Power unit 2 is connected to Asic load resistor.
Terminals X2 and X3 can be in use simultaneously. However, if the +24 V supply from the control I/O terminals (for example, from
board OPT-A1) is used, this terminal must be protected with a diode.
3. Connect each cable to the connectors marked with the same number on the ASIC board and on the rear side of the control unit.
4. In FI12 and FI14, connect the 4 fiber cables from the feedback boards to the star coupler board.
5. To prevent damages to the cables, attach the cable bundle at two or more points, at least once at each end.
6. Attach the cable cover on the power unit when the work is finished.
Illustration 27: Fiber Optic Cabling for FI12 and FI14
7.5 Installation of Option Boards
For information on how to install the option boards, see the option board manual or VACON® NX I/O Boards User Manual.
7.6 Galvanic Isolation Barriers
The control connections are isolated from mains. The GND terminals are permanently connected to I/O ground. See illustration 28.
The digital inputs on the I/O board are galvanically isolated from the I/O ground. The relay outputs are also double-isolated from each
other at 300 VAC (EN-50178).
1. To find the Parameter menu, scroll down in the main menu until the location indication M2 shows on the first line of the display.
2. Push the Menu button Right to move into the Parameter Group Menu (G#).
Using the Control Panel
3. To find the parameter group, use the Browser buttons Up and Down.
4. Use the Browser buttons Up and Down to find the parameter (P#) to edit. To move directly from the last parameter of a parameter
group to the first parameter of that group, push the Browser button Up.
8.3.2 Selecting Values
Context:
Use these instructions to edit the text values on the control panel.
The basic application package "All in One+" includes 7 applications with different sets of parameters. For more information, see
VACON® All in One Application Manual.
When the drive is in RUN state, many parameters are locked, and cannot be edited. Only the text Locked shows on the display. Stop the
AC drive to edit these parameters.
Procedure
1. Use the Browser buttons Up and Down to find the parameter (P#) to edit. To move directly from the last parameter of a parameter
group to the first parameter of that group, push the Browser button Up.
2. To go to the Edit mode, push the Menu button Right. The parameter value starts to blink.
Using the Control Panel
3. Set the new value with the Browser buttons Up and Down.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button or ignore the change with menu button Left.
If the [enter] button is pushed, the value stops to blink and the new value shows in the value field.
5. For locking the parameter values, use the Parameter Lock function in menu M6, see 8.7.6.6 Locking a Parameter.
8.3.3 Editing the Values Digit by Digit
Context:
Use these instructions to edit the numerical values on the control panel.
The basic application package "All in One+" includes 7 applications with different sets of parameters. For more information, see
VACON® All in One Application Manual.
When the drive is in RUN state, many parameters are locked, and cannot be edited. Only the text Locked shows on the display. Stop the
AC drive to edit these parameters.
Procedure
1. Find the parameter with the Browser and Menu buttons.
2. To go to the Edit mode, push the Menu button Right. The parameter value starts to blink.
Using the Control Panel
3. Push the Menu button Right. The value can now be edited digit by digit.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button.
To ignore the change, push Menu button Left many times, until the view goes back to the parameter list.
If the [enter] button is pushed, the value stops to blink and the new value shows in the value field.
5. For locking the parameter values, use the Parameter Lock function in menu M6, see 8.7.6.6 Locking a Parameter.
8.4 Using the Keypad Control Menu
8.4.1 Finding the Keypad Control Menu
Context:
In the Keypad control menu, the following functions are available: selecting the control mode, editing the frequency reference, and
changing the direction of the motor.
This is a special function only available in menu M3.
Prerequisites:
Make sure to be in the menu M3 and control mode is other than keypad.
Procedure
1. Do one of the following options:
Keep the Start button pushed down for 3 s when the motor is in RUN state.
Keep the Stop button pushed down for 3 s when the motor is stopped.
In other menu than M3, when the keypad is not the active control mode and the start button is pushed, an error message KeypadControl NOT ACTIVE shows. In some applications this error message is not shown.
The keypad is selected as the control mode and the current frequency reference and direction is copied to the control
panel.
8.4.6.2 Copying the Frequency Reference Set to the Control Panel
Context:
These are special functions only available in menu M3.
Use these instructions to copy the frequency reference set from I/O or fieldbus to control panel.
Prerequisites:
Make sure to be in menu M3 and that the control mode is other than keypad.
Procedure
1. Keep the [enter] button pushed down for 3 s.
In other menu than M3, when the keypad is not the active control mode and the start button is pushed, an error message Keypad
Control NOT ACTIVE shows.
8.5 Using the Active Faults Menu (M4)
8.5.1 Finding the Active Faults Menu
Context:
The Active faults menu shows a list of active faults. When there are no active faults, the menu is empty.
For more information on the fault types and how to reset faults, see 11.1 General Information on Fault Tracing and 11.2 Resetting a
Fault. For the fault codes, possible causes and information on how to correct the fault, see the Faults and Alarms section.
In some special cases, some of the fields can show other data than described in the table. If the value of a field differs significantly from
the expected value, this special usage can be the reason. Contact the nearest distributor to get help from the factory in understanding
the data.
Tells if the drive was at zero speed (< 0.01 Hz) when the fault showed.
8.6 Using the Fault History Menu (M5)
8.6.1 Fault History Menu (M5)
There is a maximum number of 30 faults in the Fault history. The information on each fault shows in the Fault time data record, see
8.5.3 Fault Time Data Record.
The value line of the main page (H1->H#) shows the number of faults in the fault history. The location indication tells in which order
the faults have shown. The newest fault has the indication H5.1, the second newest H5.2, and so on. If there are 30 faults in the history,
the next fault that shows removes the oldest one (H5.30) from the history.
See the different fault codes in the Faults and Alarms section.
The Fault History shows 30 latest faults at a time. Use these instructions to reset the history.
Procedure
1. To find the Fault history menu, scroll down in the main menu until the location indication M5 shows on the first line of the display.
2. To go to the Fault history menu from the main menu, push the Menu button Right.
3. In the Fault history menu, push the [enter] button for 3 s.
The symbol H# changes to 0.
8.7 Using the System Menu (M6)
8.7.1 Finding the System Menu
Context:
The System menu includes the general settings of the AC drive. These are, for example, application selection, parameter sets and
information about the hardware and software. The number of submenus and subpages shows as the symbol S# (or P#) on the value
line.
Procedure
1. To find the System menu, scroll down in the main menu until the location indication M6 shows on the first line of the display.
2. To go to the System menu from the main menu, push the Menu button Right.
8.7.2 System Menu Functions
Table 12: System Menu Functions
CodeFunctionMinMaxUnitDefaultCustDescription
S6.1Language selection–––English–The selection is different in
Use this function to get the factory default values back or save 1–2 customized parameter sets. A parameter set includes all parameters
of the application.
Procedure
1. In the Copy parameters (S6.3) subpage, find the Parameter sets (S6.3.1) with the Browser buttons.
2. Push the Menu button Right.
3. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
The text LoadFactDef starts to blink.
4. There are 5 options to select from. Select the function with the Browser buttons.
- Select LoadFactDef to download again the factory default values.
- Select Store set 1 to save actual values of all parameters as set 1.
- Select Load set 1 to download the values in set 1 as the actual values.
- Select Store set 2 to save actual values of all parameters as set 2.
- Select Load set 2 to download the values in set 2 as the actual values.
5. To accept the selection, push the [enter] button.
8.7.5.2 Uploading Parameters to Control Panel (Up To Keypad, S6.3.2)
Context:
Use this function to upload all parameter groups to the control panel when the AC drive is stopped.
Procedure
1. In the Copy parameters (S6.3) subpage, find the Up to keypad page (S6.3.2).
2. Push the Menu button Right.
3. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
All param. starts to blink.
4. To accept the selection, push the [enter] button.
5. Wait until OK shows on the display.
8.7.5.3 Downloading Parameters to Drive (Down From Keypad, S6.3.3)
Context:
Use this function to download 1 or all parameter groups from the control panel to an AC drive when the AC drive is stopped.
Procedure
1. In the Copy parameters (S6.3) subpage, find the Down from keypad page (S6.3.3).
2. Push the Menu button Right.
3. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
4. Use the Browser buttons to select 1 of these 3 options:
- All parameters (All param.)
- All parameters but the motor nominal value parameters (All. no motor)
- Application parameters
5. To accept the selection, push the [enter] button.
6. Wait until OK shows on the display.
8.7.5.4 Activating or Deactivating the Automatic Parameter Back-up (P6.3.4)
Context:
Use these instructions to activate or deactivate the parameter back-up.
Prerequisites:
When the application is changed, the parameters in the parameter settings on page S6.3.1 are deleted. To copy parameters from one
application to a different application, first upload them to the control panel.
1. In the Copy parameters (S6.3) subpage, find the Automatic parameter back-up page (S6.3.4).
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. There are 2 options:
- To activate the Automatic parameter back-up, select Yes with the Browser buttons.
- To deactivate the Automatic parameter back-up, select No with the Browser buttons.
When the Automatic parameter back-up is active, the control panel makes a copy of the parameters of the application. Each time a
parameter is changed, the keypad back-up is automatically updated.
Using the Control Panel
8.7.5.5 Comparing the Parameters
Context:
Use the Parameter comparison submenu (S6.4, Param.Comparison) to compare the actual parameter values to the values of the
customized parameter sets and those uploaded to the control panel. The actual values can be compared to Set 1, Set 2, Factory
Settings, and Keypad Set.
Procedure
1. In the Copy parameters (S6.3) subpage, find the Comparing parameters submenu with the Browser buttons.
2. Push the Menu button Right.
The actual parameter values are first compared to those of the customized parameter Set 1. If no differences are found, 0
shows on the bottom line. If there are differences, the display shows the number of the differences (for example, P1->P5 =
5 different values).
3. To compare the values to a different set, use the Browser buttons.
4. To go to the page with the parameter values, push the Menu button Right.
In the display that opens, check the values on different lines:
A Value of the selected setB Actual value
Illustration 31: Parameter Values in Parameter Comparison
5. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
The actual value starts to blink.
6. To change the actual value, use the Browser buttons, or change the value digit by digit with the Menu button Right.
1. In Security submenu, push the Menu button Right.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
The display shows 0 that blinks.
3. There are 2 options to set a password: with the Browser buttons or by digits. The password can be a number between 1 and 65535.
- With the Browser buttons: Push the Browser buttons Up and Down to find a number.
- By digits: Push the Menu button Right. A second 0 shows on the display.
•Push the Browser buttons to set digit on the right.
•Push the Menu button Left, and set the digit on the left.
•To add a third digit, push the Menu button Left. Set up to 5 digits with Menu and Browser buttons and set the digit for each
one with the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the new password, push the [enter] button.
The password activates after the Timeout time (P6.6.3) (see 8.7.7.4 Setting the Timeout Time).
Using the Control Panel
8.7.6.4 Entering a Password
Context:
In a password-protected submenu, the display shows Password? Use these instructions to enter the password.
Procedure
1. When the display shows Password?, give the password with the Browser buttons.
8.7.6.5 Deactivating the Password Function
Context:
Use these instructions to deactivate the password protection for application selection menu.
Procedure
1. Find the Password (S6.5.1) in the Security menu with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. Set value 0 for the password.
8.7.6.6 Locking a Parameter
Context:
Use the Parameter lock function to prevent changes to the parameters. If the parameter lock is active, the text locked shows on the
display when trying to edit a parameter value.
NOTIC E
This function does not prevent unauthorized changes of parameter values.
1. In the Security menu (M6), find the Parameter lock (P6.5.2) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. To change the parameter lock status, use the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button.
8.7.6.7 Start-up Wizard (P6.5.3)
The start-up wizard helps in the commissioning of the AC drive. By default, the start-up wizard is active.
In the start-up wizard, this information is set:
•the language
•the application
•the values for a set of parameters that are same to all applications
•the values for a set of application-specific parameters.
The table lists the functions of the keypad buttons in the start-up wizard.
Using the Control Panel
ActionButton
Accepting a value[enter] button
Scrolling for optionsBrowser buttons Up and Down
Changing a valueBrowser buttons Up and Down
8.7.6.8 Activating/Deactivating the Start-up Wizard
Context:
Use these instructions to activate or deactivate the Start-up Wizard function.
Procedure
1. In the System menu (M6), find the page P6.5.3.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. Select the action:
- To activate the start-up wizard, select Yes with the Browser buttons.
- To deactivate the start-up wizard, select No with the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the selection, push the [enter] button.
8.7.6.9 Enabling/Disabling the Change of Multimonitoring Items
Context:
Use Multimonitoring to monitor up to 3 actual values at the same time (see 8.2 Using the Monitoring Menu (M1) and the chapter
Monitored values in the Application Manual of your application).
Use these instructions to enable the change when changing the values that are monitored with other values.
Procedure
1. In the Security submenu, find Multimonitoring items page (P6.5.4, Multimon. items) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
Change Enabled starts to blink.
3. Use Browser buttons Up and Down to select Change Enabled or Change Disabled.
4. Accept the selection with the [enter] button.
Using the Control Panel
8.7.7 Keypad Settings
8.7.7.1 Finding the Keypad Settings Menu
Context:
Use the Keypad settings submenu in the System menu for making changes in the control panel.
In the submenu, there are 5 pages (P#) that control the panel operation:
•Default page (P6.6.1)
•Default page/Operating menu (P6.6.2)
•Timeout time (P6.6.3)
•Contrast adjustment (P6.6.4)
•Backlight time (P6.6.5)
Procedure
1. In the System menu (M6), find the Keypad settings submenu (S6.6) with the Browser buttons.
8.7.7.2 Changing the Default Page
Context:
Use the Default page to set the location (page) to which the display automatically moves after the Timeout time or after the panel is set
on.
For more information on the timeout time, see 8.7.7.4 Setting the Timeout Time.
If the Default Page value is 0, the function is not activated. When the Default page is not used, the control panel shows the page that
was last showed on the display.
Procedure
1. In the Keypad settings submenu, find the Default page subpage (P6.6.1) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. To change the number of the main menu, use the Browser buttons.
4. To edit the number of the submenu/page, push the Menu button Right. Change the number of the submenu/page with the
Browser buttons.
5. To edit the third level page number, push the Menu button Right. Change the number of the third level page with the Browser
buttons.
6. To accept the new default page value, push the [enter] button.
8.7.7.3 Default Page in the Operating Menu (P6.6.2)
Use this submenu to set the default page in the Operating menu. The display automatically moves to the set page after the Timeout
time (see 8.7.7.4 Setting the Timeout Time) or after the control panel is set on. For instructions, see 8.7.7.2 Changing the Default Page.
The Operating menu is only available in special applications.
8.7.7.4 Setting the Timeout Time
Context:
The Timeout time sets the time after which the control panel display goes back to the Default page (P6.6.1), see 8.7.7.2 Changing the
Default Page.
If the Default page value is 0, the Timeout time setting has no effect.
Procedure
1. In the Keypad settings submenu, find the Timeout time subpage (P6.6.3) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the Edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. To set the timeout time, use the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button.
8.7.7.5 Contrast Adjustment (P6.6.4)
If the display is not clear, adjust its contrast with the same procedure as the one for the timeout time setting, see 8.7.7.4 Setting the
Timeout Time.
8.7.7.6 Backlight Time (P6.6.5)
It is possible to set the time that the backlight stays on until it goes off. Select a value between 1 and 65535 minutes or Forever. For
instructions on how to change the value, see 8.7.7.4 Setting the Timeout Time.
8.7.8 Hardware Settings
8.7.8.1 Finding the Hardware Setting Menu
Context:
Use the Hardware settings submenu (S6.7, HW settings) in the System menu to control these functions of the hardware in the AC drive:
1. To find the Hardware settings submenu, scroll down in the System menu until the location indication S6.7 shows on the first line of
the display.
2. To go to the Hardware settings submenu from the System menu, push the Menu button Right.
Using the Control Panel
8.7.8.2 Setting the Internal Brake Resistor Connection
Context:
Use this function to tell the AC drive if the internal brake resistor is connected or not.
If the AC drive has an internal brake resistor, the default value of this parameter is Connected. We recommend changing this value to
Not conn. if:
•it is necessary to install an external brake resistor to increase the braking capacity
•the internal brake resistor is disconnected for some reason.
Prerequisites:
The brake resistor is available as optional equipment for all sizes. It can be installed internally in enclosure sizes FR4 to FR6.
Procedure
1. In the Hardware settings submenu, find the Internal brake resistor connection (6.7.1) subpage with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. To change the internal brake resistor status, use the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button.
8.7.8.3 Fan Control
Use this function to control the cooling fan of the AC drive. There are 4 options to select from:
•Continuous (default setting). The fan is always on when the power is on.
•Temperature. The fan starts automatically when the heat sink temperature goes to 60 °C (140 °F) or when the AC drive operates. The
fan stops about a minute after one of the following:
-the heat sink temperature falls to 55 °C (131 °F)
-the AC drive stops
-the fan control value is changed from Continuous to Temperature
•First start. When power is on, the fan is in the stop state. When the AC drive gets the first start command, the fan starts.
•Calc temp. The fan function agrees to the calculated IGBT temperature:
-If the IGBT temperature is more than 40 °C (104 °F), the fan starts.
-If the IGBT temperature is below 30 °C (86 °F), the fan stops.
As the default temperature at power-up is 25 °C (77 °F), the fan does not start immediately.
For instructions, see 8.7.8.4 Changing the Fan Control Settings.
Use these instructions to change the Fan Control Settings.
Procedure
1. In the Hardware settings submenu, find the Fan control settings (6.7.2) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
The parameter value starts to blink.
3. To select the fan mode, use the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button.
8.7.8.5 HMI Acknowledge Timeout (P6.7.3)
Use this function to change the timeout of the HMI acknowledgement time. Use this function when there is more delay in the RS232
transmission, for example, when internet connection is used for communication over longer distances.
If the AC drive is connected to the PC with a cable, do not change the default values of parameters 6.7.3 and 6.7.4 (200 and 5).
If the AC drive is connected to the PC with an internet connection and the messages are transferred with a delay, set the values for
parameter 6.7.3 to agree these delays.
For instructions, see 8.7.8.6 Changing the HMI Acknowledge Timeout.
Example:
For example, if the transfer delay between the AC drive and the PC is 600 ms, make these settings:
•Set the value of parameter 6.7.3 to 1200 ms (2 x 600, sending delay + receiving delay)
•Set the [Misc]-part of the file NCDrive.ini to agree with the settings:
-Retries = 5
-AckTimeOut = 1200
-TimeOut = 6000
Do not use intervals shorter than the AckTimeOut-time in the NC-Drive monitoring.
8.7.8.6 Changing the HMI Acknowledge Timeout
Context:
Use these instructions to change the HMI Acknowledge Timeout.
Procedure
1. In the Hardware settings submenu, find the HMI acknowledgement time (HMI ACK timeout) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
3. To change the acknowledgement time, use the Browser buttons.
8.7.8.7 Changing the Number of Retries to Receive HMI Acknowledgement (P6.7.4)
Context:
Use this parameter to set the number of times the AC drive tries to receive acknowledgement if it does not receive it during the
acknowledgement time (P6.7.3) or if the received acknowledgement is defective.
Procedure
1. In the Hardware settings submenu, find the Number of retries to receive HMI acknowledgement (P6.7.4) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right. The value starts to blink.
3. To change the number of retries, use the Browser buttons.
4. To accept the change, push the [enter] button.
8.7.8.8 Sine Filter (P6.7.5)
When using an old motor or a motor that was not made to be used with an AC drive, it can be necessary to use a sine filter. A sine filter
makes the sine form of the voltage better than a dU/dt filter.
If a sine filter is used in the AC drive, set this parameter to Connected to put it into operation.
8.7.8.9 Pre-charge Mode (P6.7.6)
For an FI9 or a larger inverter unit, select Ext.ChSwitch to control an external charge switch.
8.7.9 System Info
8.7.9.1 Finding the System Info Menu
Context:
The System info submenu (S6.8) contains information on the hardware, software, and operation of the AC drive.
Procedure
1. To find the System info submenu, scroll down in the System menu until the location indication S6.8 shows on the first line of the
display.
2. To go to the System info submenu from the System menu, push the Menu button Right.
8.7.9.2 Total Counters (S6.8.1)
The Total counters page (S6.8.1) has information on the AC drive operation times. The counters show the total number of MWh,
operation days, and operation hours. The Total counters cannot be reset.
The Power On time counter (days and hours) always counts, when the AC power is on. The counter does not count when control unit
runs on +24 V only.
C6.8.1.2.Power On day counterValue on display is 1.013. The drive has operated for 1 year and 13 days.
C6.8.1.3Power On hour counterValue on display is 7:05:16. The drive has operated for 7 hours 5 minutes and 16 s.
Using the Control Panel
8.7.9.3 Trip Counters (S6.8.2)
The Trip counters page (S6.8.2) has information on resettable counters, that is, counters, for which the value can be set back to 0. The
trip counters count only when the motor is in RUN state.
Table 14: Trip Counters
PageCounterExample
T6.8.2.1MWh counter
T6.8.2.3Operation day counterValue on display is 1.013. The drive has operated for 1 year and 13 days.
T6.8.2.4Operation hour counterValue on display is 7:05:16. The drive has operated for 7 hours 5 minutes and 16 s.
8.7.9.4 Resetting the Trip Counters
Context:
Use these instructions to reset the trip counters.
Procedure
1. In the System info submenu, find the Trip counters page (6.8.2) with the Browser buttons.
2. To go to the Clear MWh counter page (6.8.2.2, Clr MWh cntr) or to the Clear Operation time counter page (6.8.2.5, Clr Optime cntr),
use the Menu button Right.
3. To go to the edit mode, push the Menu button Right.
4. To select Reset, push Browser buttons Up and Down.
5. To accept the selection, push the [enter] button.
6. The display shows again Not reset.
8.7.9.5 Software (S6.8.3)
The Software information page includes information on the AC drive software.
9.1 Safety Checks before Starting the Commissioning
Before starting the commissioning, read these warnings.
DANG E R
SHOCK HAZARD FROM INVERTER POWER UNIT COMPONENTS
The inverter power unit components are live when the inverter is connected to DC supply. A contact with this voltage can lead
to death or serious injury.
Do not touch the components of the power unit when the inverter is connected to DC supply. Before connecting the
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inverter to DC supply, make sure that the covers of the inverter are closed.
DANG E R
SHOCK HAZARD FROM INVERTER TERMINALS
The motor terminals U, V, W, the brake resistor terminals, or the DC terminals are live when the inverter is connected to DC
supply, 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 inverter is connected
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to DC supply. Before connecting the inverter to DC supply, make sure that the covers of the inverter are closed.
DANG E R
SHOCK HAZARD FROM DC LINK OR EXTERNAL SOURCE
The terminal connections and the components of the drive can be live 5 minutes after the inverter is disconnected from the DC
supply and the motor has stopped. Also the load side of the inverter can generate voltage. A contact with this voltage can lead
to death or serious injury.
Before doing electrical work on the inverter:
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•Disconnect the inverter from the DC supply and make sure that the motor has stopped.
•Lock out and tag out the power source to the inverter.
•Make sure that no external source generates unintended voltage during work.
•Wait 5 minutes before opening the cabinet door or the cover of the inverter.
•Use a measuring device to make sure that there is no voltage.
WARN I N G
SHOCK HAZARD FROM INVERTER CONTROL TERMINALS
The control terminals can have a dangerous voltage also when the drive is disconnected from DC supply. 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.
•Before the tests, make sure that it is safe to do each test.
•Make sure that the other workers near know about the tests.
Procedure
1. Make sure that all the START and STOP switches that are connected to the control terminals are in the STOP position.
2. Make sure that the motor can be started safely.
3.
Set the parameters of group 1 (see VACON® All in One Application Manual) to agree with the requirements of the used application.
To find the necessary values for the parameters, see the motor nameplate.
Set these parameters at a minimum:
•Motor nominal voltage
•Motor nominal frequency
•Motor nominal speed
•Motor nominal current
4. Set the maximum frequency reference (that is, the maximum speed of the motor) to agree with the motor and the device that is
connected to the motor.
5. Do the following tests in this order:
A RUN test without the load, see
B Start-up test, see 9.6 Start-up Test
9.5 RUN Test without Load
9.5 RUN Test without Load
Do either Test A or Test B.
•Test A: Controls from the control terminals
•Test B: Control from the control panel
9.6 Start-up Test
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Do the start-up tests without the load, if possible. If it is not possible, make sure that it is safe to do each test before doing it. Make sure
that the other workers near know about the tests.
In normal conditions, VACON® NX Inverters are maintenance-free. To maintain trouble-free operation of the unit, environmental
conditions, load, line power, and process control must be within specifications, determined by the manufacturer.
Danfoss recommends annual maintenance inspections and certain component replacements based on specified operational and
environment conditions to ensure highest reliability and performance. Refer to the table for maintenance intervals.
We also recommend recording all actions and counter values with dates and time to follow up of maintenance.
Table 16: Maintenance Intervals and Tasks
Maintenance in‐
Maintenance task
terval
24 months
(1)
Reform the capacitors if the unit has not been used for 24 months (see 10.2 Reforming the Capacitors.)
If the unit was in store for much longer than 24 months and the capacitors were not charged, speak to the
factory to get instructions before connecting the power.
6–24 months
(2)
•Do a check of the tightening torques of the terminals.
•Clean the heat sink.
•Clean the cooling channel.
•Make sure that the cooling fan operates correctly.
•Make sure that there is no corrosion on the terminals, the busbars, or other surfaces.
•If there is cabinet installation, do a check of the door filters.
5–7 yearsReplace the cooling fans:
•the main fan
•the fan of the LCL filter
•the internal IP54 (UL Type 12) fan
•the cabinet cooling fan/filter
8–15 years
1
If the unit is kept in store.
2
The interval is different in different environments.
3
The expected lifetime for the DC bus capacitor is between 8–15 years depending on the ambient temperature and the average load conditions. Expected service life is more than 15
years when the average load is 80% and the ambient temperature is 30 °.
(3)
Replace the DC bus capacitors.
10.2 Reforming the Capacitors
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The electrolytic capacitors in the DC link rely on a chemical process to provide the insulator between the two metal plates. This process
can degrade over a period of years when the drive has been non-operational (stocked). The result is that the working voltage of the DC
link gradually falls.
The correct course of action is to ensure that the insulation layer of the capacitor is ‘reformed’ by the application of a limited current
using a DC supply. Current limiting ensures that the heat generated within the capacitor is kept at a sufficiently low level to prevent
any damage.
Maintenance
DANG E R
SHOCK HAZARD FROM CAPACITORS
The capacitors can be charged even when disconnected. Contact with this voltage can lead to death or serious injury.
If the AC drive or spare capacitors are intended to be stocked, discharge the capacitors before storage. Use a measuring
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device to make sure that there is no voltage. If in doubt, contact your Danfoss Drives® representative.
Case 1: AC drive which has been non-operational or stocked for over 2 years.
1. Connect the DC supply to LI1 and L2 or the B+/B terminals (DC+ to B+, DC- to B-) of the DC-link or directly to the capacitor
terminals. In the NX AC drives with no B+/B- terminals (FR8-FR9/FI8-FI9), connect the DC supply between 2 input phases (L1 and
L2).
2. Set the current limit maximum to 800 mA.
3. Slowly increase the DC voltage to the nominal DC voltage level of the AC drive (1.35*Un AC).
4. Start to reform the capacitors.
The time of reforming depends on the time of storage. See illustration 32.
A Storage time (years)
C Reforming time
Illustration 32: Storage Time and Reforming Time
5. After the reforming operation is done, discharge the capacitors.
When the control diagnostics of the AC drive find an unusual condition in the operation of the drive, the drive shows this information:
•This information shows on the display (see 8.5.1 Finding the Active Faults Menu):
-the location indication F1
-the fault code, see the Faults and Alarms section
For option board related fault codes, see the option board manual.
-a short description of the fault
-the fault type symbol, see
-the FAULT or ALARM symbol
•The red LED on the control panel starts to blink (only when a fault shows).
If many faults show at the same time, examine the list of active faults with the Browser buttons.
In the VACON® NX AC drives, there are 4 different types of faults.
Table 17: Fault Types
table 17
Fault type symbolDescription
A (Alarm)The type A fault (Alarm) tells about unusual operation on the drive. It does not stop the drive. The 'A fault'
stays in the display for about 30 s.
F (Fault)The type 'F fault' stops the drive. To start the drive again, find a solution to the problem.
AR (Fault Autoreset)
FT (Fault Trip)If the drive cannot start the motor after an AR fault, an FT fault shows. The type 'FT fault' stops the AC drive.
The fault stays active until it is reset, see 11.2 Resetting a Fault. The memory of active faults can keep the maximum of 10 faults in the
order in which they were shown.
Reset the fault with the [reset] button on the control panel, or through the control terminal, fieldbus, or the PC tool. The faults stay in
the Fault history.
Before asking help from the distributor or the factory because of unusual operation, prepare some data. Write down all the texts on the
display, the fault code, the source information, the Active Faults list, and the Fault History.
The type 'AR fault' stops the drive. The fault is reset automatically and the drive tries to start the motor again.
If it cannot the start the motor again, a fault trip (see FT, Fault Trip) shows.
11.2 Resetting a Fault
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The fault stays active until it is reset. Reset the fault using these instructions.