Thank you for purchasing the OPC-E1-WiE Multiprotocol Wireless Ethernet Interface.
• This product is designed to connect the FRENIC-Multi series of inverters to w ireless Ethernet
communication networks. Please read this instruction manual thoroughly in order to become
familiar with the proper interface handling, installation and usage procedures.
• Improper handling may inhibit correct operation or cause premature interface failure.
• Please deliver this instruction manual to the end user of the interface, and retain it in an
accessible location.
• For inverter usage instructions, please refer to the applicable FRENIC-Multi inverter instruction
manual.
Industrial Control Communications, Inc. reserves the right to make changes and improvements to its
INDUSTRIAL CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.’S PRODUCTS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE
AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN LIFE-SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS. Life-support devices or
systems are devices or systems intended to sustain life, and whose failure to perform, when properly
used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling and user's manual, can be
reasonably expected to result in significant injury.
No complex software or hardware system is perfect. Bugs may always be present in a system of any
size. In order to prevent danger to life or property, it is the responsibility of the system designer to
incorporate redundant protective mechanisms appropriate to the risk involved.
Thank you for purchasing the OPC-E1-WiE Multiprotocol Wirele ss Ethernet Interface. This instruction
manual has been prepared to help you connect your FRENIC-Multi inverter to a variety of wireless
Ethernet control networks.
This instruction manual does not contain inverter usage instructions. Please refer to this instruction
manual in conjunction with the FRENIC-Multi Instruction Manual (INR-SI47-1094-E) in order to become
familiar with the proper handling, installation and operation of this product. Improper handling or
installation procedures may result in incorrect operation or premature product failure.
Please keep this instruction manual in a safe place.
Related Publications
Listed below are publications that are recommended for reference in conjunction with this instruction
manual.
• RS-485 Communication User's Manual...........(MEH448)
These documents are subject to change without notice. Please be sure to refer to the most recent
available versions.
Safety precautions
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly prior to pro ceeding w ith installation, connections,
operation, or maintenance and inspection. Additionally, ensure that all aspects of the system are fully
understood, and familiarize yourself with all safety information and precautions before operating the
inverter.
Safety precautions in this instruction manual are classified into the following two categories:
Failure to heed the information contained under the CAUTION title can also result in serious
consequences. These safety precautions are of utmost importance and must be observed at all times.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may lead
to dangerous conditions, possibly resulting in death or serious
bodily injuries.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may lead
to dangerous conditions, possibly resulting in minor or light bodily
injuries and/or substantial property damage.
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Installation and wiring
• To avoid electrical shock, remove all power from the inverter and wait at least five minutes prior to
starting installation. Additionally, confirm that the DC link bus voltage as measured between the
P (+) and N (-) terminals is less than 25 VDC.
• Installation should be performed only by qualified personnel.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not operate the inverter with the front cover or wiring cover removed,
as accidental contact with exposed high-voltage terminals and internal components may occur.
• To prevent explosions or similar damage, ensure that all cables are properly connected to the
correct terminals, and observe all wiring polarity indicators.
• Do not install or operate the interface if it is damaged or has parts missing.
• Prevent conductive items such as screws and metal fragments, or flammable substances such as
oil, lint, paper fibers and sawdust from entering the inverter and interface card enclosure.
• Incorrect handling during installation or removal may cause equipment failure.
• Do not subject the cables to scratches, excessive stress, heavy loads or pinching.
• To prevent damage due to electrostatic discharge, always touch a grounded piece of metal prior
to touching any equipment.
• Do not stand on or rest heavy objects on the equipment.
• To prevent burns from hot components, do not touch the inverter while power is on, or for some
time after power is removed.
• Electrical noise may be emitted from the inverter, motor and wires. Always implement
appropriate countermeasures to prevent nearby sensors and devices from malfunctioning due to
such noise.
Operation
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the front cover of the inverter while power is on or while the
inverter is running.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not operate switches with wet hands.
• If the inverter’s function codes are incorrectly configured, or configured without adequate
understanding of the FRENIC-Multi Instruction Manual (INR-SI47-1094-E) and FRENIC-Multi
User's Manual (MEH457), the motor may rotate with a torque or at a speed not permitted for the
machine. Confirm the settings of all function codes prior to running the inverter.
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Maintenance, inspection, and parts replacement
• To avoid electrical shock, remove all power from the inverter and wait at least five minutes prior to
starting inspection. Additionally, confirm that the DC link bus voltage as measured between the P
(+) and N (-) terminals is less than 25 VDC.
• Maintenance, inspection, and parts replacement should be performed only by qualified personnel.
• Remove all watches, rings and other metallic objects prior to starting work.
• To avoid electrical shock or other injuries, always use insulated tools.
Disposal
• Contact the local or state environmental agency in your area for details on the disposal of
electrical components and packaging.
Other
• Do not attempt to modify the equipment: doing so may cause electrical shock or injuries.
• For clarity purposes, illustrations in this manual may be drawn with covers or safety guards
removed. Ensure all covers and safety guards are properly installed prior to starting operation.
• Do not perform hi-pot tests on the equipment.
• Performing a data initialization (function code H03) may reset all inverter function codes to their
factory default settings. After performing this operation, remember to reenter any custom function
code values prior to starting operation.
Icons
The following icons are used throughout this manual:
Indicates information which, if not heeded, can result in the product not operating to full
efficiency, as well as information concerning incorrect operations and settings which may
result in accidents.
Indicates information that can prove handy when performing certain settings or operations.
Indicates a reference to more detailed information.
The OPC-E1-WiE wireless Ethernet multiprotocol communication interface allows information to be
transferred seamlessly between a FRENIC-Multi inverter and several different wireless Ethernet-based
fieldbus networks with minimal configuration requirements. The interface installs directly onto the
inverter, and presents a standard 802.11b wireless Ethernet (Wi-Fi) antenna port for connection to the
wireless network. In addition to the supported fieldbus protocols, the interface also hosts an embedded
web server, which provides access to inverter information via a standard web browser for remote
monitoring, configuration and control.
Before using the interface, please familiarize yourself with the product and be sure to thoroughly read
the instructions and precautions contained in this manual. In addition, please make sure that this
instruction manual is delivered to the end user of the interface, and keep this instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference or unit inspection.
Note that different interface firmware versions may provide varying levels of support for the various
protocols. When using this manual, therefore, always keep in mind that the firmware version running on
your interface must match this manual’s respective revision in order for all documented aspects to apply.
The primary features of the OPC-E1-W iE are as follows :
Wireless Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b wireless Ethernet compliant, operating in the 2.4GHz band with data rates up 11Mbit/s.
Supports multiple simultaneous protocols, and allows a variety of encryption options, such as WEP,
WPA and WPA2.
Supported Protocols
The interface currently provides server support for the following fieldbus protocols:
• Modbus TCP
• EtherNet/IP
• Allen Bradley CSP (also known as “PCCC” and “AB Ethernet”)
• BACnet/IP
Antenna Options
The interface includes a detachable 2.4GHz omni-directional fully articulating dipole antenna with RPTNC connector. The antenna can be rotated 360 degrees at its connection point and from 0 to 90
degrees at its knuckle. An optional desktop/magnetic base antenna (ICC part #10693) and 30cm
antenna extension cable (ICC part #10694) are also available. Refer to section 2.4.
Adobe® Flash-Enabled Embedded Web Server
Interface configuration and real-time inverter register monitoring & control are provided via an embedded
web server. The interface’s web server feature provides direct data access and control via standard
web browsers such as Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. The latest version of Adobe
Flash Player browser plug-in is required. Refer to section 5.
XML Configuration File Upload/Download
All interface configuration files are stored in the unit’s internal filesystem in XML format. These files can
be transferred to/from a PC via the FTP protocol, which provides the capability for PC-based file backup
and easy configuration copying to multiple units. Configuration files can also be viewed and edited via
standard text editors, XML editors and web browsers. Refer to section 7.
Email-Based Alarm Notifications
Up to 20 configurable alarm conditions can be programmed into the interface. Value, logical comparison
and time-based conditions can be provided for the interface to autonomously monitor any available
inverter register. When an alarm condition is triggered, a notification email can be sent to up to four
destination email addresses. Refer to section 5.9.
Dashboard GUI
A dashboard tab on the embedded web server provides 10 gauge windows, each of which can be
configured to display any available scanned inverter register in a variety of meter, graph and gauge
formats. A virtual keypad interface is also provided. Refer to section 5.11.
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Network Timeout Action
A configurable network timeout action can be programmed that allows registers to have their own unique
"fail-safe" conditions in the event of a network interruption. Refer to section 5.7.6.
Field-Upgradeable
As new firmware becomes available, the interface can be upgraded in the field by the end-user. Refer to
section 7.6 for more information.
EtherNet/IP Data Access Options
The EtherNet/IP protocol provides access to inverter data via explicit messaging, user-defined I/O
assembly instances, and the ODVA AC/DC drive profile. Refer to section 8.2 for more information.
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1.2 Unpacking and Product Confirmation
1.2.1 Shipment Confirmation
Check the enclosed items. Confirm that the correct quantity of each item was received, and that no
damage occurred during shipment.
• OPC-E1-WiE interface board (with antenna) in enclosure (see Figure 1).
• One option retaining screw (see Figure 2).
• Two option connection cables (see Figure 3). The short cable is used for 3.7kW and smaller
inverters, and the long cable is used for 5.5kW and larger inverters.
Figure 2: Option Retaining Screw
Figure 1: OPC-E1-WiE Interface Board with Antenna
Figure 3: Option Connection Cables
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1.2.2 Component Overview
Figure 4 shows an overview of the important interface card components. For clarity, the enclosure cover
has been removed.
RJ45 keypad connector
CN1
MAC ID
Power supply
terminal block
Network status LED
Module status LED
Antenna jack
Figure 4: OPC-E1-WiE Component Overview
Power Supply Terminal Block
The power supply terminal block can be used to provide power (7-24VDC) to the interface card. Refer
to section 2.3.
Network Status and Module Status LEDs
These LEDs indicate the current status of the interface card and protocols in use. Refer to section 1.3.1.
Antenna Module Housing with Embedded LEDs and MAC ID
The antenna is connected here, and the embedded LEDs provide insight into the wireless Ethernet
network’s status and activity. Refer to section 1.3.2. The unique MAC ID for the interface card is also
located on a barcode sticker on top of the antenna module housing.
Connector CN1
An option connection cable is plugged in here to allow the interface card to communicate to the inverter.
Refer to section 2.2.
RJ45 Keypad Connector
This is the connector used to connect the inverter’s keypad to the interface card.
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The keypad can also be detached from the interface card and panel-mounted. For details,
refer to the FRENIC-Multi Instruction Manual (INR-SI47-1094-E), Chapter 2, Section 2.4
"Mounting and Connecting a Keypad."
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1.3 LED Indicators
1.3.1 Module Status and Network Status LEDs
Two stacked LEDs near the antenna module housing provide a visual indication of the unit’s overall
status and communications activity. Refer to Figure 5.
1.3.2 Wireless Ethernet Link and Activity LEDs
The antenna module housing also contains two embedded LEDs that provide insight into the wireless
Ethernet network. Refer to Figure 5.
Network Status LED
• This LED conforms to the
prescribed “network status LED”
behavior as dictated in the EtherNet/IP
specificatio n, Volume 2, Chapter 9.
Ethernet Activity LED
This green LED blinks briefly
when network packets are
sent or received.
Module Status LED
• This LED conforms to the
prescribed “module status LED”
behavior as dictated in the EtherNet/IP
specificatio n, Volume 2, Chapter 9.
• Contact ICC technical support if a
blinking red error code is observed.
Link Integrity LED
This yellow LED:
• Is on solid whenever a connection
(link integrity) has been established
between the interface card and an
access point (infrastructure mode.)
• Blinks slowly whenever the
interface card in ad hoc mode.
• Blinks quickly whenever the
interface card is scanning for a
network.
Figure 5: LED Indicators
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1.4 Environmental Specifications
The interface’s environmental specifications are detailed in Table 1.
Table 1: Environmental Specifications
Item Specification
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity
Vibration
Grounding Referenced to incoming power supply
Power supply 7-24VDC
Cooling Method Self-cooled
Communication Speed Up to 11Mbps with automatic fallback
The OPC-E1-WiE interface is lead-free / RoHS-compliant.
Indoors, less than 1000m above sea level, do not expose to direct
sunlight or corrosive / explosive gasses
-10 ∼ +50°C (+14 ∼ +122°F)
-40 ∼ +85°C (-40 ∼ +185°F)
20% ∼ 90% (without condensation)
2
(0.6G) or less (10 ∼ 55Hz)
5.9m/s
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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Pre-Installation Instructions
• To avoid electrical shock, remove all power from the inverter and wait at least five minutes prior to
starting installation. Additionally, confirm that the DC link bus voltage as measured between the
P (+) and N (-) terminals is less than 25 VDC.
• Installation should be performed only by qualified personnel.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not operate the inverter with the front cover or wiring cover removed,
as accidental contact with exposed high-voltage terminals and internal components may occur.
• To prevent explosions or similar damage, ensure that all cables are properly connected to the
correct terminals, and observe all wiring polarity indicators.
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2.2 Installation Procedure
Before installing the interface card, perform all wiring for the main circuit terminals and
control circuit terminals.
1. Remove the terminal cover from the inverter.
Note: For invert ers with a capacity o f 5.5 to 15 kW, the terminal cover retaining screw must first
be removed in order to remove the terminal cover.
For details on how to remove the terminal cover, refer to the FRENIC-Multi Instruction
2. Insert an option connection cable into the CN1 connector on the inverter’s interface PCB. The
short cable is used for 3.7kW and smaller inverters, and the long cable is used for 5.5kW and
larger inverters.
3. Reinstall the terminal cover.
For details on how to reinstall the terminal cover, refer to the FRENIC-Multi Instruction
4. Depress the latches provided on both sides of the keypad and pull the keypad up and off of the
inverter.
For details on how to remove the keypad, refer to the FRENIC-Multi Instruction Manual
(INR-SI47-1094-E), Chapter 2, Section 2.4 "Mounting and Connecting a Keypad."
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Figure 6: Installation: Inverter Preparation
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5. Mount the interface card on the inverter, aligning the male RJ45 connector on the back side of the
interface card with the now-vacant keypad RJ45 connector on the inverter. Ensure that the
interface card is fully seated on the inverter, and that its plastic enclosure is sitting squarely on the
inverter’s terminal cover.
6. Mount the keypad into the RJ45 connector on the front side of the interface card, pressing firmly
until the retention hooks on the side of the keypad fully engage into the interface card’s enclosure.
Secure the keypad and interface card to the inverter with the option retaining screw supplied with
the interface card kit.
When remote-mounting the keypad, secure the interface card by itself to the inverter with the
retaining screw.
Torque the option retaining screw to 0.6 N·m.
Do not over-tighten the option retaining screw
Figure 7: Installation: Mounting the Interface Card and Keypad
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7. Grasping the bottom of the interface card enclosure cover, gently pull it away from the inverter to
remove it and expose the interface card PCB.
8. Attach the free end of the option connection cable to the connector labeled CN1 on the interface
card PCB. Press firmly to ensure that the cable is fully seated in the connector.
9. Replace the interface card enclosure cover by first inserting the bosses on the top part of the cover
into the rectangular holes located on the enclosure body, then rotating the cover downward until it
snaps into place. Take a moment to ensure that the option connection cable is routed out through
the opening in the bottom of the interface card enclosure such that it is not being pinched, and is
not obstructing access to the interface card’s connectors.
10. Connect the antenna of choice to the antenna jack (refer to section 2.4)
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Figure 8: Installation: Connecting the Option Connection Cable
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2.3 Power Supply
Power for the interface card must be externally supplied: it is not automatically drawn from the inverter.
A 3-position pluggable terminal block is provided in the lower-left portion of the interface board for
connecting an external 7-24VDC power supply.
• Do not attempt to use the inverter’s PLC output terminal to power the interface card. Doing so
may result in permanent damage to the inverter.
Power Supply Requirements
Use an external power supply that meets the specifications indicated in Table 2.
Allowable voltage range 7 to 24VDC
Minimum current capacity 150mA (@24VDC) / 500mA (@7VDC)
Power Supply Terminal Block (TB1) Wiring
Power supply terminal block TB1 is a Phoenix Contact #MSTB 2.5/3-ST-5.08 3-position pluggable
terminal block. Pin numbering is shown in Figure 9, and pin assignments are detailed in Table 3.
Table 2: Power Supply Requirements
Item Specification
Figure 9: TB1 Pin Numbering
Table 3: TB1 Pin Assignments
Pin # Name Description Remarks
1 VCC
2 0V Power supply ground --
3 E Earth ground terminal
Power supply input
(7 to 24VDC)
For optimal noise immunity, be sure to connect the E terminal of TB1 to the inverter’s
ground (
G) terminal.
Do not connect to the inverter’s PLC terminal
Internally connected to the metal housing of the antenna
module. For optimal noise immunity, connect to the
inverter’s ground (
G) terminal
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Table 4 lists the recommended wire size, terminal screw size and tightening torque when connecting
wires to TB1. Additionally, Figure 10 indicates the recommended amount of insulation that should be
stripped from the wire prior to inserting it into TB1.
Table 4: TB1 Wiring Specifications
Wire Size Terminal Screw Size Tightening Torque
AWG20 to AWG16 (0.5 to 1.5 mm2)
UL temperature rating of 105°C recommended
Figure 10: Recommended Wire Stripping Specification for TB1 Insertion
2.4 Antenna Options
Depending on the capacity of the inverter, the installation environment and required signal
strength/range, different antenna options are available to minimize routing issues and maximize signal
integrity.
2.4.1 Standard Dipole Antenna
The interface card comes standard with one detachable 2.4GHz omnidirectional fully articulating dipole antenna with RP-TNC connector (refer to
Figure 11.) This antenna can be rotated 360 degrees at its connection point
and from 0 to 90 degrees at its knuckle. In addition to being installable directly
on the interface card, the standard antenna can also be used in conjunction
with the optional #10694 antenna extension cable (refer to section 2.4.2.)
Specifications
Frequency...................2.4~2.5 GHz
Power Output..............2W
DB Gain......................2dBi
VSWR.........................< or = 2.0
M3 0.5 to 0.6 N·m
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Figure 11: Standard
Dipole Antenna
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2.4.2 Optional #10694 Antenna Extension Cable
ICC part #10694 is a 30cm-long antenna extension cable (refer to Figure 12). The #10694 antenna
extension cable can be used with the optional #10693 desktop antenna (refer to section 2.4.3), but it is
most commonly applied in conjunction with the standard dipole antenna (refer to section 2.4.1.) For this
scenario, the dipole antenna is first disconne cted from the interface card, the #10694 antenna extension
cable inserted into the card’s RP-SMA connector, and then the dipole antenna is reconnected to the end
of the extension cable (refer to Figure 13.) For strain relief, the antenna must typically then be attached
to some fixed object (such as a ventilation slot on the inverter’s enclosure) with a plastic tie wrap.
Figure 12: Antenna Extension Cable
2.4.3 Optional #10693 Desktop/Magnetic Antenna
ICC part #10693 is a desktop/magnetic mount antenna with a 1m-long extension cable (refer to Figure
14 and Figure 15.) This antenna can be used in place of the standard dipole antenna for situations
where mechanical clearances or environmental obstructions prohibit the successful application of the
standard antenna. The desktop/magnetic antenna allows convenient mounting on any flat surface
(Velcro® or double-sided tape may be required to prevent tipping or falling.) Its strong magnetic base
even allows reliable vertical mounting on metallic surfaces.
Specifications
Frequency...................2.4~2.5 GHz
Power Output..............1W
DB Gain......................1.8dBi
VSWR.........................1.92 max.
Figure 13: Extension Cable with Dipole Antenna
Figure 14: Desktop/Magnetic Antenna
Figure 15: Example Application
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2.5 Initial Wireless Settings
In order to initially connect to a wireless device, the network’s wireless access point or router must be
configured such that it is compatible with the interface card’s initial wireless settings. While these
settings can be changed after initial connection, the interface card’s factory-default wireless settings are:
Country Code...........................United States
Channel...................................AUTO
Enable Short Preamble............Disabled
Authentication..........................AUTO
Encryption................................AUTO
64-Bit WEP Key.......................012345ABCD
WPA/WPA2 Passphrase..........“wpapassphrase”
For further explanation regarding the above wireless configuration settings, refer to section 5.7.5.
2.6 Resetting the Wireless Settings to Factory Defaults
In rare situations, it may become necessary to reset the wireless con figura tion to factory-default values.
This typically occurs if the wireless settings have been customized and subsequently forgotten, and the
interface can therefore no longer be associated with a wireless network. Performing this operation will
return all of the settings mentioned in section 2.5 to their indicated values, with the exception of the
WPA/WPA2 passphrase (which is not modified by this procedure). Because of this, it is recommended
that initial contact with the interface after performing this procedure be performed with either no
encryption or 64-bit WEP encryption.
Resetting the wireless settings can be accomplished via the following procedure:
1. With the interface card unpowered, remove the interface card enclosure cover.
2. Locate test points TP1 and TP2 on the lower-left
hand side of the interface card, and short them
together with a tool such as a flat-bladed
screwdriver (refer to Figure 16).
3. Apply power to the interface card and observe the
interface card’s Module Status and Network Status
LEDs. These LEDs should initially perform their
standard red/green startup sequence. After this,
both LEDs will simultaneously turn solid green for
one second, then the Module Status LED turns
solid red and the Network Status LED turns off.
4. Remove the short between TP1 and TP2 and
cycle power to the interface card. Upon boot-up,
the interface card’s wireless settings (again, with
the exception of the WPA/WPA2 passphrase) will
now be at their factory-default values.
5. Replace the interface card enclosure cover.
At this point, the wireless router’s configuration can be
modified to be compatible with the interface card’s
default settings, the interface card can be located with
the Finder utility, and the wireless settings can once
again be customized via the web interface.
Figure 16: TP1 and TP2
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3 INVERTER FUNCTION CODE SETTINGS
The inverter function codes listed in Table 5 are critical for overall operation of the end-to-end
communication system. Some of these function codes must be set to specific values, and some may
have multiple allowable settings depending on the desired operation of the overall application. Although
there may be many other function codes that will require configuration for your specific application, it is
important to understand the manner in which the following function codes will impact successful
communications with, and control of, the inverter.
For further details regarding these function codes, please refer to the FRENIC-Multi
Instruction Manual (INR-SI47-1094-E), Chapter 5 "FUNCTION CODES", FRENIC-Multi
User’s Manual, Chapter 9.2.8 “y codes”, and RS-485 Communication User's Manual
(MEH448), Chapter 5, Section 5.2 "Data Formats."
Table 5: Function Code Settings Overview
Code Name
H30
y11 RS-485 Station Address 1 to 255 1 1
y12 RS-485 Communications Error Processing 0 to 3 0 2 or 3
y13 RS-485 Communications Error Timer 0.0 to 60.0 2.0
y14 RS-485 Baud Rate 0 to 4 3 4
y16 RS-485 Parity 0 to 3 0 0
y18 RS-485 No-Response Error Detection Time 0, 1 to 60 0 N/A
y19 RS-485 Response Delay
y20 RS-485 Protocol Selection 0, 2 0 0
Y98 Bus Link Function (Mode Selection) 0 to 3 0 N/A
Communications Link Function (Mode
Selection)
Setting
Range
0 to 8 0 N/A
0.00 to
1.00
Default
Value
0.01
Required
Value
60.0 (if
y12=2)
0.00 or
0.01
3.1 RS-485 Communication Settings
Because the interface card communicates with the inverter via the inverter’s port 2 “optional” RS-485
port (located on the inverter’s interface PCB), certain RS-485 -related inverter function codes must be
set appropriately in order to allow the interface card to successfully exchange data with the inverter. If
any of these function codes are not correctly configured, the interface card may not be able to
communicate with the inverter.
RS-485 Station Address (y11)
Must be set to a value of “1” in order to allow the interface card to communicate with the inverter.
RS-485 Communications Error Processing (y12)
If operation command or frequency command is not configured to be from RS-485 (via the interface
card), then the setting of y12 is not relevant, as all error occurrences will be disregarded. On the other
hand, if either operation command or frequency command is configured to be from RS-485, then y12
settings of 0 (trip immediately when an error is detected) and 1 (trip after y13 time setting when an error
is detected) are not recommended. This is due to the fact that interface card communications to the
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inverter (the transmission of request packets) is performed asynchronously to other threads in the
interface card’s internal operating system. Some of these other threads are able to reboot the interface
card under certain circumstances (when commanded by the user via the Finder program, or after
configuration changes are submitted via the web browser, for example). It is possible that the interface
card may be in the middle of transmitting a request packet to the inverter when one of these
asynchronous reboots is issued, thereby resulting in a single incomplete packet being received by the
inverter. If the inverter is running at the time such an incomplete packet is received, then it will trip
(either immediately if y12 is set to 0 or after the time set in y13 if y12 is set to 1). To eliminate the
possibility of such “nuisance” trips, therefore, do not configure y12 with a value of 0 or 1.
If it is desired to trip the inverter when the inverter is controlled from the interface card, is currently
running, and there is a “real” communication problem between the interface card and the inverter, then
y12 can be set to a value of 2 (attempt recovery within the time set by y13). In such a scenario,
however, it is also recommended to set y13 to a value of 60 (60 seconds). A retry time of 60 seconds
will allow sufficient time for the interface card to successfully re-establish communications with the
inverter when the outage is recoverable (when the interface card reboots after a new configuration is
submitted via the web page, for example). This would also allow the inverter to trip after 60 seconds
when an unrecoverable problem occurs, such as a severed option communication cable or loss of power
to the interface card.
If it is desired to ignore any communi cation errors between the interface card and the inverter, then set
y12 to a value of 3 (continue to run).
RS-485 Communications Error Timer (y13)
As mentioned in the discussion of y12 above, the value of y13 is only relevant when y12 is set to 2
(attempt recovery within the time set by y13). The recommended value of y13 in this scenario is 60. If
y12 is set to a value of 3 (continue to run), then y13 is not relevant and can be disregarded.
RS-485 Baud Rate (y14)
Determines the data rate at which the interface card will communicate to the inverter, and must be set to
a value of “4” (38.4kbaud).
RS-485 Data Length (y15) and RS-485 Stop Bits (y17)
These function codes are not relevant and therefore can be disregarded.
RS-485 Parity (y16)
Determines the parity of the communication packets, and must be set to a value of “0” (no parity).
RS-485 No-Response Error Detection Time (y18)
Related to the discussion of function codes y12 and y13 above, the value of y18 will only be relevant
when y12 is set to 2 (attempt recovery within the time set by y13). In this scenario, y18 works in
conjunction with y13 to differentiate recoverable communication issues between the interface card and
the inverter from those that are unrecoverable. When y13 is set to its recommended value of 60
seconds, the setting of y18 will only determine the speed with which the inverter will react to an
unrecoverable communication fault. For example, if y18 is set to 2 seconds, then a timeout error will be
triggered within 2 seconds of a communication interruption. If the cause of such an interruption was
recoverable (the interface card had simply been rebooted, for example), then the 60-second “grace
period” set by y13 will allow a normal recovery to take place, and the inverter will not trip as a result of
the error. If, on the other hand, the cause of the interruption was unrecoverable (a long-term loss of
power to the interface card, for example), then the inverter will trip 62 seconds after the initial
communication gap (2 seconds for the error to be signaled due to y18, and an additional 60 seconds
due to y13 before the error is converted to an inverter trip).
RS-485 Response Delay (y19)
Sets a delay time that is added to the inverter’s internal processing time before it will send a response
packet to the interface card. While the factory default value of 0.01 (10ms) is acceptable, optimal
performance can be achieved by setting y19 to 0.00. A setting of 0.00 will allow the inverter to response
to interface card requests immediately after it has completed its internal processing.
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RS-485 Protocol Selection (y20)
Determines the RS-485 port protocol, and must be set to a value of “0” (Modbus RTU).
3.2 Inverter Control-Related Settings
The following function codes relate to whether or not the inverter is to be controlled (command word
and/or frequency command) from the network, or whether the inverter will be locally-controlled, and only
monitored and/or configured via the network.
Communications Link Function (Mode Selection) (H30)
If the inverter is to be controlled from the network (both command word and frequency command), then
set the value of H30 to 8. Otherwise, set the value of H30 as appropriate for the chosen command and
frequency command input sources.
Bus Link Function (Mode Selection) (y98)
If the inverter is to be controlled from the network, then set the value of y98 to 0 (follow H30 data). A
setting of 0 for y98 may also be appropriate even if H30 is configured for an alternate (local) control
scheme.
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4 FINDER APPLICATION
4.1 Overview
The “ICC Finder” application is a simple Windows PC program (just a single .exe file, no installations,
DLL’s etc.), which when executed discovers all ICC communication interfaces on the current Ethernet
subnet, regardless of whether or not their network parameters are currently compatible with the subnet
upon which they reside. Refer to Figure 17.
Figure 17: ICC Finder Discovery Utility
In order for the Finder application to discover devices, certain UDP Ethernet traffic must be allowed in
and out of the computer, and firewall applications (such as Windows Firewall) are often configured to
block such traffic by default. If the Finder is unable to discover any devices on the current subnet, be
sure to check the computer’s firewall settings during troubleshooting, and add an exception to the
firewall configuration if necessary.
All discovered devices can be organized in ascending or descending order by clicking on the desired
sort header (IP Address, MAC Address, Application Firmware or Product). The buttons on the left side
of the window perform the following actions:
Open Web Interface
Open FTP Interface
Explorer, a web browser, or a 3
configured for by default). This allows you to interact directly with the unit’s on-board flash filesystem,
enabling you to drag and drop files to/from the unit and upload new firmware. Refer to section 7.
Configure IP Settings
obtain its IP parameters via DHCP. Refer to section 4.2 for more information.
Device Info
Reboot Device
case-sensitive system password (default is “icc”), then click Reboot. The reboot cycle has completed
when the displayed status changes from “Rebooting” to “Ready” (note that this may require 30s or more
to complete.) Clicking Close will then close the dialog box and cause the discovery utility to
automatically rescan the network.
Refresh List
Close
: Closes the discovery utility.
: Opens a web browser page of the selected device. Refer to section 5.
: Opens the computer’s default FTP application, which could be either Windows
: Opens a dialog box containing relevant device information.
: Opens a dialog box which prompts for a password to reboot the interface. Enter the
: Causes the discovery utility to rescan the network.
rd
-party FTP program (whatever the computer/operating system is
: Allows configuration of whether the device will use static IP parameters or will
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4.2 Configuring the IP Address
Before you can access the interface from your web browser or begin using it as a part of your
automation network, you must know its IP address. The interface comes from the factory configured to
obtain an IP address dynamically (DHCP/BOOTP). You can determine the interface’s current IP address
using the ICC Finder application included on the CD provided with the interface, or available from the
ICC website at http://www.iccdesigns.com.
4.2.1 Via the Finder Utility
To configure the interface to use a static IP address:
1. Connect the interface to your network and apply power (whether or not the interface is connected
to the inverter at this point is not relevant.) When the interface boots up, it will attempt to obtain an
IP address from a DHCP server or, failing that, will fallback to either the last static IP address
assigned, or a default static IP address of 192.168.16.102 if no static IP address has yet been
assigned.
2. To determine the initial IP address of your interface, start the ICC FINDER.EXE discovery utility.
3. The discovery utility scans the network for ICC devices and then lists each device’s IP Address, MAC Address, Firmware Version and Product Name. Refer to Figure 17 on page 25. Identify
your device by its unique MAC address
housing).
4. To change the IP address, select the device in the list of detected devices and click the Configure IP Settings button.
5. In the dialog that appears, select Manually configure network settings.
6. Enter the desired IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway in the appropriate boxes, then
click Apply.
7. Enter the case-sensitive system password (default is “icc”) in the Authentication dialog box, then
click Submit.
8. A popup dialog box will prompt you to reboot. Click Reboot. Rebooting may require 30s or more
to complete. When the device status indicates “Ready”, click Close.
9. The discovery utility will automatically rescan the network. Confirm that the new IP address has
been accepted by the device.
4.2.2 Via the Web Page
Once an initial IP address has been assigned to the device and the configuration web page can be
accessed, the IP address-related parameters can also be modified via the web page. Refer to section
5.7.3.
(printed on a label on the top of the antenna module
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5 EMBEDDED WEB SERVER
5.1 Overview
The interface contains an embedded web server (also known as an HTTP server), which allows users to
access the inverter’s internal data in a graphical manner with web browsers such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Mozilla Firefox. In this way, the inverter can be monitored, configured and controlled from
across the room or from across the globe.
In order to view the interface’s web page, the free Adobe (formerly Macromedia) Flash Player browser
plug-in is required. If the plug-in is not already installed on your computer, then your browser will
automatically be redirected to the appropriate Adobe download web site when you initially attempt to
access the interface’s web page. Alternatively, the plug-in can be downloaded directly by going to
http://www.adobe.com, and choosing the “get Adobe Flash Player” link. Always ensure that you have
the latest version of the Flash Player installed: if some aspect of the web page does not appear to be
displayed properly, installing the latest Flash Player update usually resolves the problem.
To access an interface’s embedded web server, either use the finder application (refer to section 4) and
select the “Open Web Interface” button when the target unit is highlighted, or just directly enter the target
unit’s IP address into the address (URL) field of your web browser. Refer to Figure 18 for a
representative screenshot of the web server interface.
Figure 18: Embedded Web Server
In order to access the web server and view the function code values, destination TCP ports 80 and 2000
must be accessible from the client computer. If an “XML socket connection failed” error message is
displayed in the information window, and no function code values are shown, this is typically indicative of
port 2000 being blocked by a firewall or Ethernet router situated between the client computer and the
interface card.
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5.2 Authentication
For security, the interface requires valid user
authentication whenever the web page is accessed.
The authentication request will appear as a browser
popup box that will request entry of a user name and
password. Refer to Figure 19.
The factory-default user name is “root”, and the
password is “icc”. Note that the username and
password are case-sensitive, and that once
authenticated, the authentication will remain in effect
from that point until all browser windows are closed.
The authentication credentials can also be changed
from their default settings (refer to section 5.7.2.)
5.3 Page Select Tabs
The web interface is subdivided into several different “tabs” of associated information, much the same as
how folders in a filing cabinet are arranged. Refer to Figure 20. To change tabs, just click on the tab
you wish to view. The title of the currently-selected tab is red. Note that because different protocols are
supported by the interface with different firmware images, not all tabs may be accessible with the
firmware image currently loaded. The titles of tabs that are not accessible are grayed-out, and clicking
them has no effect.
Figure 19: Web Server Authentication
Figure 20: Page Select Tabs
5.4 Monitor Tab
5.4.1 Information Window
Figure 21 shows the Information Window, which is located in the upper-right hand corner of the monitor
tab. This window displays various informational messages regarding the status of the interface card or
web browser session. There is also an “activity” indicator located in the lower-right hand corner of the
Information Window, which blinks periodically to show the status of data communication between the
web browser and the interface card. If you do not observe the activity indicator blink at all for several
seconds or more, it is possible that the web browser may have lost contact to the web server due to an
inverter power cycle or a network problem: to reestablish communications, select “refresh” on your web
browser.
Figure 21: Monitor Tab Information Window
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5.4.2 Function Code Group Selection List
The Function Code Group
Selection List is located in the
upper-left hand corner of the
Monitor Tab. Refer to Figure
22. Individual groups can be
selected by clicking on the
group name. Multiple groups
may also be selected by holding
down the CTRL key while
clicking on the group names, or
a range of groups can be
selected by first selecting the
starting group, and then holding
down the SHIFT key while
selecting the last group in the
range. When a function code group is selected, the function codes contained in that group are displayed
in the Function Code List (refer to section 5.4.3). The following function code groups are available:
All function codes/registers are available.
All:
Fundamental Functions:
Extension Terminal Functions:
Control Functions: C function codes are available.
Motor 1 Parameters: P function codes are available.
High Performance Functions: H function codes are available.
Motor 2 Parameters: A function codes are available.
Command Data: S function codes are available.
Monitor Data 1:
Application Functions: J function codes are available.
Link Functions: Y function codes are available.
Monitor Data 2: W function codes are available.
Alarm Data 1: X function codes are available.
Alarm Data 2: Z function codes are available.
Note that only the Command Data (S), Monitor Data 1 (M) and Monitor Data 2 (W) function code groups
are scanned, and that all others are non-scanned. The values of non-scanned function codes are not
continuously updated from the inverter. For more information regarding scanned vs. non-scanned
function codes, refer to sections 5.4.5 and 6.2.
5.4.3 Function Code List
The bottom half of the Monitor tab contains the function code list (refer to Figure 23). The function
codes that are displayed in the list at any given time depend on the function code groups that are
currently selected (refer to section 5.4.2), as well as whether or not any filters have been applied (refer
to section 5.4.4).
The first column of the Function Code List shows the inverter function code designation that is normally
used when accessing a given function code via the inverter’s keypad. Note that this column is for user
convenience and inverter user’s manual cross-reference only: function codes are not referenced through
the interface card by their function code designations, but by their register numbers.
The second column of the Function Code List shows the register number that provides network access
to each function code (refer to section 6). The third column contains the function code descriptions,
which are used by the filter function. The last column performs two functions: it displays the current
value of the function code, and (for writable function codes) also allows changing the function code’s
value by clicking on the number in the value column and entering the new value.
F function codes are available.
E function codes are available.
M function codes are available.
Figure 22: Function Code Group Selection List
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