Mitsubishi SW1DND-FRC2-E User Manual

FR Configurator2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INVERTER SETUP SOFTWARE

SW1DND-FRC2-E

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 1 OUTLINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 Before using this software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1.1 Product confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1.2 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.2.1 System requirement for FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

1.2.2 Compatible inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1.2.3 System configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.3 Installation and uninstallation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

1.3.1 Installation of FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

1.3.2 Uninstallation of FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

1.4 Connection and parameter setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.4.1 Connection method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.4.2 Connection using USB connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

1.4.3 Connection using PU connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

1.4.4 Connection of inverter via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

1.4.5 Connection of multiple inverters using RS-485 terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

1.4.6 Connection through GOT (FA transparent function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

1.4.7 Connection with programmable controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

1.4.8 Connection via a GOT2000 model and a programmable controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

1.4.9 Connection using CC-Link IE TSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

1.5 Setting of operation mode of the inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

1.6 Start and close of FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

1.6.1 Starting FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

1.6.2 Closing FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chapter 2 PROJECT CREATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2.1 Project file operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2.1.1 Procedure to create a project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2.1.2 Creating a new project file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

2.1.3 Connection setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

2.2 Explanation of the operating window of FR Configurator2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

2.2.1 Main frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

2.2.2 Project tree area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

2.2.3 Pop-up menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

2.2.4 Sub-window area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

2.2.5 Menu bar and toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

2.2.6 Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

2.3 File operation and print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

2.3.1 List of file types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

2.3.2 Open the file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

2.3.3 Save the file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

2.3.4 Import the data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

2.3.5 Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

2.3.6 Print preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

2.4 Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

2.4.1 Switch the display language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Chapter 3 FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

3.1 Parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

3.1.1 Parameter list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

3.1.2 Parameter clear / all parameter clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

3.1.3 Parameter read (batch read) and write (batch write) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

3.1.4 Parameter verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

3.1.5 Editing the individual list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

3.1.6 Settings by function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

3.2 Convert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

3.2.1 Schematic illustration of the convert function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

3.2.2 Convert window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

3.2.3 Connection setting for the convert function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

3.2.4 Convert procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

3.2.5 Precautions for the convert function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

3.3 Graph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

3.3.1 Graph window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

3.3.2 Graph window toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

3.3.3 Sampling settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

3.3.4 Trigger settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

3.3.5 Changing scale and the graph display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

3.3.6 Cursor function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

3.3.7 Displaying history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

3.3.8 Graph measurement procedure example (monitoring output frequency, terminal RUN, and terminal FU) . . . . . . . . . . . 121

3.4 Batch monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

3.5 I/O terminal monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

3.6 Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

3.6.1 Faults history function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

3.6.2 Serial number function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

3.6.3 Life check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

3.6.4 Diagnosis result output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

3.6.5 Ethernet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

3.6.6 Online status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

3.7 Test Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

3.7.1 Test operation window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

3.7.2 Displaying and switching the operation mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

3.7.3 Specifying the running frequency (rotation speed, machine speed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

3.7.4 Running the inverter in test operation (forward rotation, reverse rotation, and stop commands) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

3.8 Using the PLC function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

3.8.1 Before using Developer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

3.8.2 Starting the Developer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

3.8.3 Basic menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

3.8.4 Ladder edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

3.8.5 Structured ladder edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

3.8.6 Label edit menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

3.8.7 Device comment edit menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

3.8.8 Verification result menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

3.9 USB memory parameter copy file edit function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

3.9.1 USB parameter copy file editor menu and toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

3.9.2 Editing parameter setting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

3.9.3 Verifying parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

3.10 Ethernet parameter setting function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

3.10.1 Ethernet parameter setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

3.10.2 Batch assignment dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

3.10.3 Writing result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

3.10.4 Procedure for connecting inverters via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

3.11 iQSS backup file conversion function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

3.11.1 iQSS backup file conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

3.12 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

3.12.1 [FR Configurator2 help] menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

3.12.2 [Instruction Manual of the inverter] menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

3.12.3 Connection to Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

3.12.4 Version information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

CONTENTS

Chapter 4 TROUBLE INDICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

4.1 Error code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

4.1.1 Communication error with the inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

4.1.2 Communication error with the GOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing this Mitsubishi Electric Inverter Setup Software.

This Instruction Manual provides handling information and precautions for use of this product. Incorrect handling might cause

an unexpected fault. Before using the software, please read this Instruction Manual carefully to use the software to its optimum

performance.

Please forward this Instruction Manual to the end user.

When reading this Instruction Manual, note the following.

• This Instruction Manual is written on the basis that Windows® 7 Professional (32-bit) (English version) is the operating

system.

To use this software on the 64-bit system, read "\Program Files" used in this Instruction Manual as "\Program Files (x86)".

• Drive D is described as the DVD drive and Drive C as the hard disk drive.

Trademarks

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Internet Explorer, and Excel are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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The formal name of Windows® 10 is Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system.

• Intel, Celeron, and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademark of Intel Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

• Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Corporation.

• MODBUS is a registered trademark of SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC.

• FR Configurator2 is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

The copyright and other rights of this software all belong to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

• No part of this Instruction Manual may be copied or reproduced without the permission of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.

• Other company and product names herein are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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For Maximum Safety

 This product has not been designed or manufactured for the use with any equipment or system operated under life-

threatening conditions.

 Please contact our sales office when you are considering using this product in special applications such as passenger

mobile, medical, aerospace, nuclear, power or undersea relay equipment or system.

 Although this product was manufactured under conditions of strict quality control, you are strongly advised to install

safety devices to prevent serious accidents when it is used in facilities where breakdowns of the product are likely to

cause a serious accident.

CHAPTER 1

1.1 Before using this software ........................................................................................................................................7

1.2 System configuration ..............................................................................................................................................11

1.3 Installation and uninstallation..................................................................................................................................19

1.4 Connection and parameter setting..........................................................................................................................23

1.5 Setting of operation mode of the inverter................................................................................................................53

1.6 Start and close of FR Configurator2 .......................................................................................................................57

OUTLINE

1 OUTLINE

This chapter explains the outline for use of this product.

Always read the instructions before using the software.

The available connection methods and usable parameters differ depending on the inverter. For the details, refer to the

Instruction Manual of the inverter.

 Abbreviation / generic name

Item Description

Operation panel Operation panel (FR-DU08) and LCD operation panel (FR-LU08)

Parameter unit Parameter unit (FR-PU07)

PU Operation panel and parameter unit

Inverter Mitsubishi Electric inverter / sensorless servo

FR-A800 Mitsubishi Electric FR-A800 series / FR-A800 Plus series inverter

FR-B Mitsubishi Electric FR-B inverter (A800 specifications)

FR-B3 Mitsubishi Electric FR-B3 inverter (A800 specifications)

FR-F800 Mitsubishi Electric FR-F800 series inverter

FR-CS80 Mitsubishi Electric FREQROL-CS80 inverter

FR-A700 Mitsubishi Electric FR-A700 series inverter

FR-B (700) Mitsubishi Electric FR-B inverter (A700 specifications)

FR-B3 (700) Mitsubishi Electric FR-B3 inverter (A700 specifications)

FR-D700 Mitsubishi Electric FR-D700 series inverter

FR-F700 Mitsubishi Electric FR-F700 series inverter

FR-F700P Mitsubishi Electric FR-F700P series inverter

FR-E700 Mitsubishi Electric FR-E700 series inverter

FR-E700EX Mitsubishi Electric FR-E700EX series sensorless servo drive unit

FR-E700-NE Mitsubishi Electric FR-E700 inverter Ethernet model

FR-E560 Mitsubishi Electric FR-E500 series inverter

Pr. Parameter number (Number assigned to function)

PU operation

NET operation

External operation

Combined operation Combined operation using the PU (operation panel / parameter unit) and External operation

Mitsubishi Electric standard motor

Mitsubishi Electric constanttorque motor

Vector control dedicated motor SF-V5RU

The start and frequency commands are given by the operation panel, parameter unit, or RS-485 communication, via the PU connector.

The start and frequency commands are given via the RS-485 terminals, a communication option, or the Ethernet connector.

The start and frequency commands are given by an external potentiometer and switches, via control circuit terminals.

SF-JR

SF-HRCA

 Mark

• [ ]: Indicates a menu selected from menu bar, or button used on windows.

• " ": Indicates a title name of a window.

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Before using this software

This software is an effective support tool for startup and maintenance of the Mitsubishi Electric general-purpose inverter. The

following functions can be performed efficiently on a personal computer.

Function Description Release

version

Displays the parameter list and the initial value change list, and allows editing

Parameter List

Convert

Diagnosis

Graph

Batch Monitor Displays the monitored items of the inverter in a batch. ○ ×

I/O terminal monitor Displays the I/O terminal status in a batch. ○ ×

Test operation

Developer

USB memory parameter copy file edit

Ethernet parameter setting Used for setting parameters of the inverter for Ethernet communication. ○○

iQSS backup file conversion

Help Displays contents of the inverter and software instruction manuals. ○○

and setting of the parameters. Parameters can also be set by function in the "Settings by function" window.

Parameter settings of the conventional models can be copied to the 800 series parameter settings.

Shows the fault history, serial number, life check, diagnosis result output, Ethernet status, and online status.

Displays the values monitored by the high speed or monitor sampling and the USB trace file in a graph format.

"Test operation" allows the selected inverter's frequency to be displayed, operation mode to be switched and displayed, forward and reverse operation commands to be sent, setting frequency to be written, and other functions to be done.

Used for creating sequence programs and writing them to the inverter to enable the use of the PLC function of the inverter.

Used for editing the parameter setting values (USB memory parameter copy file) read from the inverter to the USB memory.

Used for converting a file in the backup/restore format generated by the Mitsubishi Electric GOT (Human Machine Interface). The file is converted into the format that can be used for editing the USB memory parameter copy file or in Developer.

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○ ×

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○ ×

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Free trial

version

(○: Available, ×: Unavailable)

NOTE

• If a file name or folder name is using Unicode, file writing or reading may not be performed correctly. Please use a file name

and folder name without Unicode.

• The following functions are not compatible with this software.

• Application starting with Windows® compatibility mode

• Starting using "Run As..."

• Fast User Switching

• Remote Desktop

• Large font size (Advanced setting of screen property)

• DPI setting other than the normal size (Advanced setting of screen property)

• Windows XP Mode

• Windows Touch

• Language setting other than Japanese in the [Format:] field of the "Region and Language" setting of the Control Panel

• A part of this software is using a function of Internet Explorer. This software may not operate properly depending on Internet

Explorer setting.

• FR Configurator2 is not available when inverter is activated with FR-PU07BB Battery mode.

FR Configurator2 may not operate properly.

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Before using this software

 Related manuals

The manuals related to this product are shown below. The download of the latest manuals is free at the Mitsubishi Electric FA

Global Website. FR Configurator2 offers a link to the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. For details, refer to page 160.

Manual name Manual number

FR-A800 Instruction Manual (Startup) IB-0600493

FR-A800 Instruction Manual (Detailed) IB-0600503ENG

FR-A802 (Separated Converter Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600534ENG

FR-A806 (IP55/UL Type 12 Specifications) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600531ENG

FR-A800-E Instruction Manual (Startup) IB-0600626

FR-A802-E (Separated Converter Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600631ENG

FR-A806-E (IP55/UL Type 12 Specifications) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600634ENG

FR-A870 (690 V Class Specification Inverter) Instruction Manual (Function) IB-0600616ENG

FR-A870-E Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600803ENG

Ethernet Function Manual IB-0600628ENG

CC-Link IE TSN Function Manual IB-0600843ENG

FR-B, B3 Instruction Manual (Startup) (A800 Specifications) IB-0600663

FR-A800 Crane Function Manual IB-0600581ENG

FR-A800-R2R Instruction Manual (Startup) IB-0600605

FR-A802-R2R (Separated Converter Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600607ENG

FR-A800-R2R Roll to Roll Function Manual IB-0600622ENG

FR-A800-E-R2R Ethernet Function Manual IB-0600813ENG

FR-A840-LC (Liquid Cooled Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600683ENG

FR-A870-LC (Liquid Cooled Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600613ENG

FR-F800 Instruction Manual (Startup) IB-0600545

FR-F800 Instruction Manual (Detailed) IB-0600547ENG

FR-F802 (Separated Converter Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600550ENG

FR-F806 (IP55/UL Type 12 Specifications) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600676ENG

FR-F800-E Instruction Manual (Startup) IB-0600643

FR-F802-E (Separated Converter Type) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600648ENG

FR-F806-E (IP55/UL Type 12 Specifications) Instruction Manual (Hardware) IB-0600765ENG

FR-A800/F800 PLC Function Programing Manual IB-0600492ENG

FR-A700 Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600225ENG

FR-A700 Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600226ENG

FR-B, B3 Instruction Manual (Basic) (A700 Specifications) IB-0600271ENG

FR-B, B3 Instruction Manual (Applied) (A700 Specifications) IB-0600272ENG

FR-D700 Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600438ENG

FR-D700 Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600366ENG

FR-D700-NA Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600368ENG

FR-D700-EC Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600352ENG

FR-F700 Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600176ENG

FR-F700 Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600177ENG

FR-F700P Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600411ENG

FR-F700P Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600412ENG

FR-E700 Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600441ENG

FR-E700 Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600277ENG

FR-E700-NA Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600334ENG

FR-E700-EC Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600336ENG

FR-E700-NE Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600712ENG

FR-E700-NE Ethernet Function Manual IB-0600724ENG

FR-E700-NNE Installation Guideline IB-0600716ENG

FR-E700-ENE Installation Guideline IB-0600718ENG

FR-E700EX Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600506ENG

FR-E700EX Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600507ENG

GX Works2 Version 1 Operating Manual (Common) SH-080779ENG

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Before using this software

 Setting check

USB connection

Set the operation mode to PU operation mode.

Type of

connection with

inverters

Connection using PU connector

Operation steps

(a) Check the system

configuration

(b) Install

FR Configurator2

(g) Start FR Configurator2

Connection using RS-485 terminal

Set the operation mode to NET operation mode.

Connection using Ethernet

(e)

Check the following settings before configuring the inverter with this software. For the details of communication parameters,

refer to page 23.

Symbol Overview

(a) Check the system configuration 11

(b) Install FR Configurator2 19

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g) Start FR Configurator2 57

NOTE

Initial parameter settings can be used. (Set Pr.122 PU communication check time interval ≠ "0" and Pr.123 PU communication waiting time setting = "9999".)

Set the station number in Pr.331 RS-485 communication station number (for multiple connection). Set Pr.336 RS-485 communication check time interval ≠ "0" and Pr.337 RS- 485 communication waiting time setting = "9999".

• FR-A800-E/F800-E Set the station number in Pr.1425 Ethernet communication station number (for multiple connection). Set Pr.1432 Ethernet communication check time interval = "9999".

• FR-E700-NE

• The available connection methods differ depending on the inverter. For the details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the

Set the station number in Pr.831 Ethernet communication station number (for multiple connection). Set Pr.852 Ethernet communication check time interval = "9999".

inverter.

Refer to

page

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Before using this software

1.1.1 Product confirmation

After unpacking, check that the following items are contained in the package:

Item Quantity

DVD 1

Installation Manual 1

License certificate 1

1. OUTLINE

1.1 Before using this software

1.2 System configuration

1.2.1 System requirement for FR Configurator2

Component

Personal computer

Software Internet Explorer® 5.0 or later

Display

Keyboard Compatible with the above personal computer.

Mouse Compatible with the above personal computer.

Printer Compatible with the above personal computer.

IBM PC/AT compatible machine with DVD drive (for installation), USB port or serial port

• Windows® 10 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, IoT Enterprise*3)

• Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8.1 (Pro, Enterprise)

Processor

Memory

Hard disk Free area of 1.5 GB or more

Applicable to display at resolution of 1024 × 768 or more, and 256 colors or more. Compatible with the above personal computer.

*1 FR Configurator2 may not operate properly depending on the type of personal computer, peripheral devices, or software used. *2 Operation on an operating system not listed here is not guaranteed. *3 32-bit Edition is not supported. *4 64-bit Edition is not supported.

• Windows® 8, Windows® 8 (Pro, Enterprise)

• Windows® 7 (Professional, Enterprise)

• Windows Vista®

• Windows® XP (Professional SP3 or later, Home Edition SP3 or later)

• Desktop PC: Intel® Celeron® Processor 2.8 GHz or higher

• Laptop PC: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 1.7 GHz or higher

• 2 GB or more: Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 (64-bit Edition)

• 1 GB or more: Windows® 10, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 (32-bit Edition)

• 512 MB or more (Windows Vista®)

• 128 MB or more (Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Home Edition)

Description

1. OUTLINE

1.2 System configuration

1.2.2 Compatible inverters

FR Configurator2 is compatible with the following inverters.

 800 series

Series Model Capacity Structure Function

FR-A820 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K)

FR-A840 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K)

FR-A842 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type

FR-A846 00023(0.4K) to 03610(132K) IP55 compatible model

FR-A860 00027(0.75K) to 04420(220K) Standard model

FR-A862 05450(280K) to 08500(450K) Separated converter type

FR-A800 series

FR-B series (A800 specification)

FR-B3 series (A800 specification)

FR-A800 Plus series

FR-F800 series

FREQROL-CS80 series

FR-A820-E 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K)

FR-A840-E 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K)

FR-A842-E 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type

FR-A846-E 00023(0.4K) to 03610(132K) IP55 compatible model

FR-A860-E 00027(0.75K) to 04420(220K) Standard model

FR-A862-E 05450(280K) to 08500(450K) Separated converter type

FR-A870-E 02300 to 02860 Standard model

FR-B (200V) 750 to 3700, 5.5K to 75K

FR-B (400V) 750 to 3700, 7.5K to 110K

FR-B3-(N)

FR-B3-(N)H

FR-A820-CRN 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K)

FR-A842-CRN 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type

FR-A820-E-CRN 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K)

FR-A840-E-CRN 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K)

FR-A842-E-CRN 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type

FR-A820-R2R 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K)

FR-A842-R2R 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type

FR-A820-E-R2R 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K)

FR-A840-E-R2R 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K)

FR-A842-E-R2R 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type

FR-A840-LC 03250(110K) to 06830(280K)

FR-A870-LC 03590(280K) to 04560(355K)

FR-A840-ELV 00126(3.7K) to 00770(30K) Elevator function

FR-F820 00046(0.75K) to 04750(110K)

FR-F840 00023(0.75K) to 06830(315K)

FR-F842 07700(355K) to 12120(560K) Separated converter type

FR-F846 00023(0.75K) to 03610(160K) IP55 compatible model

FR-F860 00680(45K) to 04420(250K) Standard model

FR-F862 05450(315K) to 08500(500K) Separated converter type

FR-F820-E 00046(0.75K) to 04750(110K)

FR-F840-E 00023(0.75K) to 06830(315K)

FR-F842-E 07700(355K) to 12120(560K) Separated converter type

FR-F846-E 00023(0.75K) to 03610(160K) IP55 compatible model

FR-F860-E 00027(1.5K) to 04420(250K) Standard model

FR-F862-E 05450(315K) to 08500(500K) Separated converter type

FR-CS84 012 to 295

FR-CS82S 025 to 100

400 to 3700, 5.5K to 37K

Standard model

Standard

Standard model

Standard (Ethernet communication type)

Pressure-Resistant, Explosion-Proof Motor

Standard model

Standard model Standard

Driving Inverter

Crane functionFR-A840-CRN 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K)

Crane function (Ethernet communication type)

Roll to Roll functionFR-A840-R2R 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K)

Roll to Roll function (Ethernet communication type)

Liquid Cooled Type

Standard

Standard (Ethernet communication type)

1. OUTLINE

1.2 System configuration

 700 series / 500 series

Series Model

FR-A720 0.4K to 90K 00030 to 03460 — —

A700 series

FR-B (A700) series

FR-B3 (A700) series

FR-F700 series

FR-F700P series

FR-E700 series

FR-D700 series

FR-E700EX series FR-E720EX 0.1K to 3.7K — — —

FR-E500 series FR-E560 — 0.75K to 7.5K — —

FR-A740 0.4K to 500K 00015 to 09620 00023 to 12120 0.4K to 500K

FR-A760 — 00017 to 06630 — —

FR-B (200V)

FR-B (400V)

FR-B3-(N)

FR-B3-(N)H — — —

FR-F720 0.75K to 110K 00046 to 04750 — —

FR-F740 0.75K to 560K 00023 to 12120 00023 to 12120

FR-F720P 0.75K to 110K — — —

FR-F740P 0.75K to 560K — — —

FR-E710W 0.1K to 0.75K 008 to 050 — —

FR-E720 0.1K(SC) to 15K(SC) 008(SC) to 600(SC) — —

FR-E720S 0.1K(SC) to 2.2K(SC) 008 to 110 008(SC) to 110(SC) 0.1K to 2.2K

FR-E740 0.4K(SC) to 15K(SC) 016(SC) to 300(SC) 016(SC) to 300(SC) 0.4K to 15K

FR-E720-NE 0.1K to 15K 008-SC to 600-SC — —

FR-E720S-NE 0.1K to 2.2K — 008-SC to 110-SC 0.1K to 2.2K

FR-E740-NE 0.4K to 15K 016-SC to 300-SC 016-SC to 300-SC 0.4K to 15K

FR-D710W 0.1K to 0.75K 008 to 042 — —

FR-D720 0.1K to 15K 008 to 318 — —

FR-D720S 0.1K to 2.2K 008 to 100 008(SC) to 100(SC) 0.1K to 2.2K

FR-D740 0.4K to 15K 012 to 160 012(SC) to 160(SC) 0.4K to 7.5K

Japan North America Europe China

750 to 3700, 5.5K to 75K

750 to 3700, 7.5K to 110K

400 to 3700, 5.5K to 37K

———

Capacity

S75K to S630K CHT, 0.75K to 55K CHT1

1. OUTLINE

1.2 System configuration

1.2.3 System configuration

Inverter

∗1

Converter

RS-485 cable

∗5

Serial

port

USB

connector

USB

connector

USB connector

connector

FR Configurator2

Commercially available

printer

Connection cable RS-485/RS-422

Multidrop link system

Inverter

Inverter Inverter Inverter

RS-485 terminal

∗6

∗2

Converter

∗4

RS-485 terminal

GOT1000/GOT2000

USB connector or

serial port

∗7

∗8

RS-422

communication unit

The following devices are required to use FR Configurator2. Set up the system in accordance with the Instruction Manual of

each device.

 Example (USB communication / serial communication)

Refer to connection options on page 15 to configure the system.

1. OUTLINE

1.2 System configuration

*1 When using a serial port of a personal computer, a commercially available converter is required.

Examples of product available on the market (as of November 2013) Model: DINV-CABV (with connectors and cable) Diatrend Corp. The converter cable cannot connect two or more inverters (the computer and inverter are connected on a 1:1 basis). This is an RS232C-to-RS485 converter-embedded conversion cable. No additional cable or connector is required. Contact a manufacturer for details of the product.

*2 Connection cable

Examples of product available on the market (as of February 2015) Connector: RJ-45 connector Example: Tyco Electronics 5-554720-3 Cable: Cable in compliance with EIA568 (such as 10BASE-T cable) Example: Mitsubishi Cable Industries, Ltd. SGLPEV-T (Cat5e/300m) 24AWG × 4P

*3 USB/RS-485 convert cable

Examples of product available on the market (as of February 2015) Model: DINV-U4 Diatrend Corp. Refer to page 63 for the communication setting with DINV-U4. When using USB/RS-485 convert cable, use the newest driver software. For a product details or the newest driver software, contact the cable manufacturer.

*4 Recommended USB cable for computer-inverter connection

MR-J3USBCBL3M (cable length: 3 m) *5 Communication is available via the PU connector, RS-485 terminals, or USB connector. *6 Maximum overall length of connection cable: 500 m

*7 Select a USB connector or a serial port (one of the ports 1 to 63) on the communication setting window of FR Configurator2. (Multiple ports cannot

Inverter

Hub

USB connector, Serial port

or Ethernet connector

Ethernet connector

FR Configurator2

Commercially available

printer

Inverter Inverter Inverter Inverter

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet

connector

QCPU/LCPU/RCPU

Programmable controller

∗2

Ethernet connector

∗1



GOT2000



Ethernet

connector

Ethernet

connector

be used at the same time.) One personal computer is connected to one GOT. When using the USB for connecting a GOT, use a dedicated cable, GT09-C30USB-5P or GT09-C20USB-5P. The GOT2000 series and a personal computer can be connected only via USB or Ethernet.

*8 For the GOT1000 series, an RS-422 communication unit (GT15-RS4-9S) is required. For the compatible version of GOT or details of the RS-422/

485 connection, refer to the GOT1000/GOT2000 Series Connection Manual.

 Example (Ethernet communication)

Refer to connection options on page 15 to configure the system.

*1 When an Ethernet port is used on the computer, use a 1000BASE-T compliant Ethernet cable.

Ethernet cable Connector Standard

Category 5e or higher straight cable (double shielded/STP)

*2 For the connection with the inverter using a programmable controller, refer to the Operating Manual of GX Works with the version applicable to

the programmable controller CPU.

RJ-45 connector

Use cables compliant with the following standards. IEEE 802.3 (1000BASE-T), ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-B (Category 5e)

 Connection options

The following table shows connection options. Refer to the following schematic diagrams for connection examples.

Number of

connectable

inverters

One

Two or more

One, or two more more

PC-side port Intermediate device Communication

USB Not connected USB 16, 26

Serial Not connected Serial 16, 30

Ethernet Not connected Ethernet 16, 35

Serial Not connected Serial 16, 41

Ethernet Not connected Ethernet 17, 35

USB or serial GOT1000 Serial 17, 43

USB or Ethernet GOT2000 Serial or Ethernet 17, 43

USB, serial, or Ethernet Programmable controller

USB

GOT2000 to programmable controller

Ethernet 17, 50

CC-Link IE Field Network communication

CC-Link IE TSN communication 18, 51

Ethernet 18, 50

CC-Link IE Field Network communication

Refer to

page

18, 50

19, 50

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Refer to page 23 for details of connection between a personal computer (FR Configurator2) and inverters.

USB cable

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Inverter

USB mini B

connector

USB connector

converter

Serial cable Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Inverter

PU connector

RS-232C RS-485

Serial port or

USB connector

converter

USB cable

Inverter

PU connector

USB RS-485

Ethernet

cable

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Inverter

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet connector

RS-232C RS-485

converter

Serial cable

RS-422 / 485

Up to 32 inverters

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Inverter

RS-485 terminal block

Serial port

 Direct connection of FR Configurator2 and an inverter (USB communication)

 Direct connection of FR Configurator2 and an inverter (serial communication)

 Direct connection of FR Configurator2 and an inverter (Ethernet communication)

 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters (serial communication)

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 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters (Ethernet communication)

Ethernet

cable

Up to 120 inverters

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Inverter

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet connector

Hub

GOT RS-422

GOT1000

communication unit

USB connector/

Serial port

USB/serial cable

RS-422

Up to 32 inverters can be connected.

RS-485 terminal block

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

GOT2000

USB connector/

Ethernet

connector

USB/

Ethernet

cable

Up to 120 inverters can be connected.

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

GOT2000

RS-422/485

Up to 32 inverters can be connected.

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

USB cable

RS-485 terminal block

USB connector



Hub

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Ethernet

cable

 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a GOT1000 model

 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a GOT2000 model

 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a programmable controller

USB connector,

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Serial port Ethernet connector

Programmable controller (CPU unit,

Ethernet

unit)

CC-Link IE Field Network communication

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Up to 120 inverters

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 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a programmable controller (CC-Link IE Field



Personal computer (FR Configurator2)



USB connector, Serial port, Ethernet connector

Programmable controller (CPU unit, Ethernet unit)

Inverter



Ethernet connector

CC-Link IE TSN communication

Up to 120 inverters

GOT2000

USB connector/

Serial port

USB/serial cable

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Ethernet

cable



Hub

Programmable controller (CPU unit,

Ethernet

unit)

Up to 64 or 120 inverters

Network communication)

USB connector,

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Serial port Ethernet connector

Hub

Programmable controller (CPU unit,

Ethernet

cable

Ethernet

unit)

Up to 64 or 120 inverters

 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a programmable controller (CC-Link IE TSN

communication)

 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a GOT2000 model and a programmable

controller

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 Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a GOT2000 model and a programmable

NOTE

Click "Yes"

controller (CC-Link IE Field Network communication)

GOT2000

USB cable

USB connector

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Communication connector

Inverter



Ethernet

cable

CC-Link IE Field Network communication

Up to 120 inverters

1.3 Installation and uninstallation

1.3.1 Installation of FR Configurator2

To use FR Configurator2, the files included on the setup disk (DVD) or the downloaded file must be installed onto the personal

computer.

Check the following points before the installation.

• Close any other applications that have already been running.

• For the installation, log on as an administrator (Administrator account) and start installation.

• If an inverter is connected by the USB cable, disconnect the USB cable.

• Installation files are compressed. Copying the files does not start FR Configurator2 yet. Install the software using the setup

program.

• To install the software, follow the installation procedure in Windows screen.

• In an operation system with antivirus/security software, a warning may appear when installing FR Configurator2. If a

warning appears, permit the installation of FR Configurator2 according to the setting procedure of your antivirus/security

software.

 Installation procedure

The following section describes the procedures of installing FR Configurator2.

1. Insert the DVD to an available DVD drive. Installation starts automatically.

• Installation can be started by double-clicking the icon of DVD drive or the following procedure.

1) Choose the [Run...] command from [Start] menu.

2) "Run" window appears.

3) Type "D:\SETUP" (with one-byte characters) in "O

• The following dialog may appear during the installation. Click “Y

pen" field and click [OK]. (When DVD drive is D drive.)

es".

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2. The following window will be displayed. Click [Next>].

3. Enter user name and company name. Click [Next>] after entering.

4. Enter the product ID using single-byte numeric characters. The product ID can be found on the license certificate

delivered with the product. After entering the product ID, click [Next>].

5. Check the installation folder and click [Next>]. To change the installation folder, click [Change...] and select an

installation folder. A new folder "FRC2" is created at the selected installation folder. This software is installed there.

(If the installation folder is not changed, the software is installed at "C:\Program Files\MELSOFT\FRC2")

6. Check that the setting is correct and click [Install]. Installation will start. To change the setting, click [<Back].

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NOTE

• The following window may appear during the installation.

For Windows® XPFor Windows Vista® or Windows® 7

Click and continue

• Continue the installation by clicking [C

Windows® 8, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10.

ontinue Anyway] for Windows® XP and "Install" for Windows Vista®, Windows® 7,

7. Installation is completed. Click [Finish] to close the window. Restart the personal computer before using the

software.

NOTE

• The "Program Compatibility Assistant" dialog may appear when completing the installation. If the dialog appears, select "This

program installed correctly".

• If the user is not an administrator (Administrator account), the installation cannot be performed. Log in as a user with

administrator permission, and start the installation again.

• When .NET Framework (version 3.5, 3.0, or 2.0) is disabled, the installation is not completed. Enable .NET Framework (version

3.5, 3.0, or 2.0) and try the installation again.

1.3.2 Uninstallation of FR Configurator2

Open the [Start] menu of Windows, and then click [Control Panel]. Click [Programs] in the "Control Panel" window.

When "Programs and Features" window is displayed, select "FR Configurator2" to start uninstallation.

When the uninstallation starts, the following confirmation dialog appears.

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Click [Yes] to proceed the uninstallation. (Click [No] to cancel the uninstallation.) The following window is displayed when the

NOTE

uninstallation is completed. Click [Finish] to close the window.

• Uninstallation is unavailable while the application is running. Perform the uninstallation after closing the application.

• For Windows® XP, uninstall the software as follows.

1. Select [Control panel] on the start menu and display the "Add or Remove Programs" window.

2. Select FR Configurator2 and click the [Delete] button.

• For Windows® 8, uninstall the software as follows.

1. Select [Control Panel] from the All Apps list and display Uninstall or change a program.

2. Select FR Configurator2 and click the [Delete] button.

• For Windows® 10, uninstall the software as follows.

1. Right click the Start button to select [Control Panel], and display Uninstall or change a program. Or click [Settings] ->

[System] on the Start menu and select Apps & features.

2. Select FR Configurator2 and click the [Delete] button.

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1.4 Connection and parameter setting

Ethernet

cable

Up to 120 inverters

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Inverter

Ethernet

connector

Ethernet connector

Hub

1.4.1 Connection method

For FR Configurator2, communication via a USB connector, a PU connector, the RS-485 terminal block, Ethernet, a GOT, or

a programmable controller is available. USB connection is initially selected.

• USB connection (Refer to page 26.)

Connect to USB connector (mini B connector) of the inverter. 1:1 connection is supported. Connection with using USB hub

is not supported.

USB connector

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Inverter

• Serial communication (PU connector) (Refer to page 30.)

Connect to PU connector of the inverter. Serial port/RS-485 converter (cable) or USB/RS-485 converter (cable) is required.

USB cable

USB mini B

connector

Serial port or

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

• Ethernet connection (Ethernet connector) (Refer to page 35.)

Connection to the Ethernet connector of the inverter. Up to 120 inverters can be connected using a hub.

RS-232C RS-485

PU connector

Inverter

Serial cable

converter

USB connector

USB RS-485

converter

PU connector

Inverter

USB cable

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• Serial communication (RS-485 terminal) (Refer to page 41.)

Connect to RS-485 terminal of the inverter. Up to 32 inverters can be connected.

converter

Serial cable

RS-422 / 485

Up to 32 inverters

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

RS-485 terminal block

RS-232C RS-485

Inverter

Serial port

• Communication through GOT (USB / Serial communication) (Refer to page 43.)

Through a GOT (Human Machine Interface), connection to the RS-485 terminal block is available. For the GOT1000

series, an RS-422 communication unit is required. For the compatible version of GOT or details of the RS-422/485

connection, refer to the GOT1000/GOT2000 Series Connection Manual.

GOT2000

USB connector

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Up to 32 inverters can be connected.

RS-485 terminal block

USB cable

RS-422/485

• Communication using programmable controller (Ethernet communication) (Refer to page 50.)

A programmable controller (CPU module / Ethernet module) can be used for connecting the inverter.

USB connector,

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Serial port Ethernet connector

Hub

Programmable controller (CPU unit,

Ethernet

cable

Ethernet

unit)

Up to 64 or 120 inverters

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• Communication using programmable controller (CC-Link IE Field Network communication) (Refer to page 50.)

GOT2000

USB connector/

Serial port

USB/serial cable

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Ethernet

cable



Hub

Programmable controller (CPU unit,

Ethernet

unit)

Up to 64 or 120 inverters

A programmable controller (CPU module / Ethernet module) can be used for connecting the inverter.

USB connector,

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)

Serial port Ethernet connector

Programmable controller (CPU unit,

Ethernet

unit)

CC-Link IE Field Network communication

Ethernet

connector

Inverter

Up to 120 inverters

• Communication using programmable controller (CC-Link IE TSN communication)

(Refer to page 51.)

A programmable controller (CPU module / Ethernet module) can be used for connecting the inverter.

USB connector,

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Ethernet connector

Inverter

Serial port, Ethernet connector



Programmable controller (CPU unit, Ethernet unit)

CC-Link IE TSN communication

Up to 120 inverters



• Communication through GOT and programmable controller (Ethernet communication) (Refer to page 50.)

Through a GOT (Human Machine Interface) and a programmable controller, connection to the inverter is available.

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• Communication through GOT and programmable controller (CC-Link IE Field Network communication) (Refer to page 50.)

NOTE

GOT2000

USB connector

USB cable

Personal computer

(FR Configurator2)



Communication connector

Inverter

Ethernet

cable

Up to 120 inverters

CC-Link IE Field Network communication

Through a GOT (Human Machine Interface) and a programmable controller, connection to the inverter is available.

• Inserting or pulling out a USB cable during FR Configurator2 operation may cause the inverter to be unrecognized.

Insert and pull out the USB cable for several times, or reset the inverter with the USB cable connected to the personal

computer.

•If Pr.999 Automatic parameter setting is changed to "10 or 11" using the operation panel, parameter unit, etc. during FR

Configurator2 operation, the inverter communication parameters will be changed, and such setting may disable the

communication with FR Configurator2. (For Pr.999, refer to the Instruction Manual (Detailed) of the inverter.)

• Only the USB connection is available for connecting a GOT2000 model to a personal computer.

• The USB driver must be installed for USB communication with the programmable controller CPU. For installing the driver, refer

to the Operating Manual of GX Works with the version applicable to the programmable controller CPU.

• The available connection methods differ depending on the inverter. For the details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the

inverter.

1.4.2 Connection using USB connector

A personal computer and inverter can be easily connected with USB cable. 1:1 connection is supported. Connection using USB

hub is not supported.

Personal computer (FR Configurator2)

Inverter

USB connector

USB cable

USB mini B

connector

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 800 series

USB host (A connector)

USB device (mini B connector)

Communication status LED

USB cable

USB connector

Place a flathead screwdriver, etc. in a slot and push up the cover to open.

Removal of cover

Connect the USB cable to the USB device (mini B connector) on the inverter.

 FR-A700, FR-B (700), and FR-B3 (700)

 FR-E700 and FR-E700EX

USB cable

USB connector

• Applicable cable

Interface Conforms to USB 1.1

Transmission speed 12 Mbps

Wiring length Maximum 5 m

Connector

Recommended USB cable MR-J3USBCBL3M (cable length 3 m)

800 series, FR-E700, and FR-E700EX USB mini B connector (receptacle)

FR-A700, FR-B (700), and FR-B3 (700) USB B connector (B receptacle)

How to open the USB connector cover

Pull the cover in the direction of arrow. Then turn it upward.

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 Related parameters for USB connection

NOTE

Set the following communication parameter when connecting the USB connector of the inverter. When performing parameter

writing or run command input, set the following command source parameters, and switch the operation mode to PU operation

mode.

Inverter

FR-A800(-E) FR-B FR-B3 FR-F800(-E)

FR-A700 FR-E700(SC)(NC) FR-E700EX

FR-B (700) FR-B3 (700)

• Set a station number of each inverter in Pr.547 USB communication station number. Perform inverter reset after setting the

parameter.

Communication parameter Command source parameter

Pr.548 USB communication check time interval = "9999" (initial value)

Pr.548 USB communication check time interval ≠ "0" (initial value: "9999")

 Related parameter list

•800 series

Pr. Name

547 N040

548 N041

551 D013

USB communication station number 0 0 to 31 Inverter station number specification.

USB communication check time interval 9999

*2*3

PU mode operation command source selection

Parameter setting

Pr.551 PU mode operation command source selection = "3 or

9999" (initial value: "9999")

Pr.551 PU mode operation command source selection = "3 or

9999" (initial value: "9999")

Pr.551 PU mode operation command source selection = "3"

(initial value: "2")

Initial value

9999

Setting range Description

0.1 to 999.8 s

9999 No communication check

9999

Operation

mode

USB communication is available, but the inverter output is shut off (E.USB) when the mode changes to the PU operation mode.

Set the communication check time interval. If a no-communication state persists for the permissible time or longer, the inverter output is shut off (E.USB).

RS-485 terminals are the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

The PU connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

The USB connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

The Ethernet connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

USB automatic recognition Basically, the operation panel (PU connector) is the command interface. When the USB connector is used, it is the command interface.

*1 Changed settings are enabled at the next power-ON or inverter reset. *2 Pr. 551 is always write-enabled. *3 The setting range depends on the inverter. For the details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the inverter.

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•700 series

Pr. Name

547

548

551

USB communication station number 0 0 to 31 Inverter station number specification.

USB communication check time interval 9999

PU mode operation command source

*2*3

selection

*1 Changed settings are enabled at the next power-ON or inverter reset. *2 Pr.551 can be always written regardless of the operation mode. *3 The initial value and the setting range differ depending on the inverter. For the details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the inverter.

NOTE

• Always reset the inverter after making the setting of the parameters. After you have changed the communication-related

parameters, communication cannot be established until the inverter reset.

Initial value

9999

Setting range Description

0.1 to 999.8 s

9999 No communication check

9999

USB communication is possible. Trips in the PU operation mode (E.USB)

Set the communication check time interval. If a no-communication state persists for the permissible time or longer, the inverter output is shut off (E.USB).

The RS-485 terminals are the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

The PU connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

The USB connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

The operation panel is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.

USB automatic recognition Basically, the operation panel (PU connector) is the command interface. When the USB connector is used, it is the command source.

 When connecting USB for the first time

If a personal computer and inverter are connected via USB for the first time with the inverter power ON, "Found New Hardware

Wizard" window is displayed.

The following additional wizard is displayed for Windows® XP.

1. Select "No, not this time", and click [Next].

2. Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)" and click [Next].

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