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 AC drives against the instructions.
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.
DANGER
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.
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 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.
WARNING
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.
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 drive is an electronic motor controller intended for:
•Regulation of motor speed in response to system feedback or to remote commands from external controllers. A power drive
system consists of the AC drive, the motor, and equipment driven by the motor.
•System and motor status surveillance.
The drive can also be used for motor overload protection.
VACON® NXP drive can be used as programmable logic controller (PLC) in many applications due to extensive I/O and fieldbus options
and easy programmability. Custom application development can be done with VACON® Programming tool and standard PLC
programming languages defined in the IEC 61131/3.
Depending on the configuration, the drive can be used in standalone applications or form part of a larger appliance or installation.
The drive is allowed for use in residential, industrial, and commercial environments in accordance with local laws and standards.
NOTICE
In a residential environment, this product can cause radio interference, in which case supplementary mitigation measures can
be required.
Foreseeable misuse
Do not use the drive in applications which are non-compliant with specified operating conditions and environments. Ensure
compliance with the conditions specified in 12.8 VACON® NXP Technical Data.
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.
Table 1: Manual and Software Version
EditionRemarks
DPD00910IAdded information about FR10 and FR11 Standalone drives throughout the manual.
Minor corrections throughout the manual.
3.3 Package Label
The package label gives detailed information about the delivery.
-N = separate IP54 (UL Type 12) control box, standard boards, fiber connection (FR9 IP00, ≥ FR10)
-O = separate IP54 (UL Type 12) control box, coated boards, fiber connection (FR9 IP00, ≥ FR10)
-X = separate IP00 control box, standard boards (FR9 IP00)
-Y = separate IP00 control box, coated boards (FR9 IP00)
Product Overview
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
•E = fieldbus board
For example, C3 = PROFIBUS DP
+DNOT
1
A brake resistor is available as an option for external installation for 208–240 V (FR7–FR11), 380–500 V (FR7–FR11), and 525–690 V (all enclosure sizes).
The optional codes. See full list of option codes in the VACON® NXP Selection Guide.
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.
Mains voltageEnclosure sizeIP21 (UL Type 1)IP54 (UL Type 12)
525–690 VFR10 Standalonexx
525–690 VFR11 Standalonex–
Product Overview
3.7 Available EMC Classes
The product standard (EMC immunity requirements) IEC/EN 61800-3 + A1 has 5 categories. The VACON® AC drives are divided into 5
EMC classes that have equivalents in the standard. All VACON® NX AC drives comply with the standard IEC/EN 61800-3 + A1.
The type code tells which category requirement the AC drive complies with (see 3.4 Description of the Type Code).
The category changes when these properties in the AC drive change:
•the level of electromagnetic disturbances
•the requirements of a power system network
•the installation environment (see the standard IEC/EN 61800-3 + A1)
Table 5: Available EMC Classes
EMC class
in IEC/EN
61800-3 +
A1
C1CThe best EMC protection. These AC drives have the nominal voltage of less than
VACON
equiva‐
lent
EMC
class
®
DescriptionAvailable for
1000 V. They are used in the 1st environment.
NOTIC E
If the protection rating of the AC drive is IP21 (UL Type 1), only the conducted
emissions are in the requirements of category C1.
C2HIncludes AC drives in fixed installations. These AC drives have the nominal voltage of
less than 1000 V. The category C2 AC drives can be used in the 1st and the 2nd environment.
C3LIncludes AC drives that have the nominal voltage of less than 1000 V. These AC
drives are used in the 2nd environment only.
380–500 V, FR4
to FR6, IP54 (UL
Type 12)
380–500 V, FR4
to FR9 and 208–
240 V, FR4 to
FR9
IP21 (UL Type 1)
and IP54 (UL
Type 12) in
380–500 V FR10
and larger, 525–
690 V FR6 and
larger
C4TThese AC drives comply with the standard IEC/EN 61800-3 + A1 if they are used in IT
VACON
equiva‐
lent
EMC
class
®
DescriptionAvailable for
systems. In IT systems, the networks are isolated from ground, or connected to
ground through high impedance to decrease the leakage current.
NOTIC E
If the AC drives are used with other supplies, they do not comply with the
EMC requirements.
To change the EMC class of the VACON® NX AC drive from C2 or C3 to C4, see the
instructions in 6.6 Installation in an IT System.
No EMC
emission
protection
NThe AC drives of this category do not give EMC emission protection. These drives are
installed in enclosures.
NOTIC E
An external EMC filter is usually necessary to comply with the EMC emission
requirements.
All products
In IP00
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 Introduction to Control Panel
The control panel is the interface between the AC drive and the user. Use the control panel to control the speed of a motor and
monitor the status of the AC drive. Use it also to set the parameters of the AC drive.
The control panel can be removed from the AC drive. The control panel is isolated from the input line potential.
3.8.2 Keypad
The VACON® keypad has 9 buttons with which to control the AC drive (and motor), set parameters, and monitor values.
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
Changing the Control Mode).
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
menu, value, or fault.
8.4.3
The three text lines (K, L, M) give information about the current location in the menu structure and the operation of the drive.
3.8.4 Basic Menu Structure
The data of the AC drive is in menus and submenus. The figure shows the basic menu structure of the AC drive.
This menu structure is only an example and the contents and items can vary depending on the application in use.
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. Check that the accessories bag contains the items shown in the figure. These accessories are part of the electrical installation. The
contents of the accessories bag is different for different enclosure sizes and protection ratings.
- FR4/FI4–FR4-FR6: 4.1.1 Accessories for FR4/FI4–FR6/FI6
- FR7/FI7–FR8/FI8:
- FR10–FR11 Standalone: 4.1.3 Accessories for FR10–FR11 Standalone
4.1.2 Accessories for FR7/FI7–FR8/FI8
4.1.1 Accessories for FR4/FI4–FR6/FI6
1 The grounding terminals (FR4/FI4, FR5), 2 pieces
3 The rubber grommets (sizes vary from class to class), 3 pieces
5 Screws, M4x10, 5 pieces
7 The grounding clamps for grounding conductor (FR6/FI6), 2
pieces
Illustration 6: Contents of the Accessories Bag for FR4–FR6/FI4–FI6
2 The grounding clamps for control cable, 3 pieces