1. Make sure that this instruction manual is delivered to the end user of the expansion
IO card option.
2. Read this manual before installing or operating the expansion IO card option. Keep
it in a safe place for reference.
3. All information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice.
Please confirm the latest information on our web site “www.inverter.co.jp”.
NOTICE
Safety precautions
On the inverter and in its instruction manual, important information is contained for
preventing injuries to users and damages to assets and for proper use of the device.
Read the instruction manual attached to VF-AS1/PS1 along with this instruction manual
for completely understanding the safety precautions and adhere to the contents of these
manuals.
Explanation of markings
Marking Meaning of marking
E6581341
Warning
Caution
(*1) Such things as injury, burns or shock that will not require hospitalization or long periods of
outpatient treatment.
(*2) Physical property damage refers to wide-ranging damage to assets and materials.
Meanings of symbols
Marking Meaning of marking
Indicates prohibition (Don't do it).
Indicates something mandatory (must be done).
Indicates danger or warning.
Indicates that errors in operation may lead to death or serious injury.
Indicates that errors in operation may lead to injury (*1) to people or that these errors
may cause damage to physical property. (*2)
What is prohibited will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture
form.
What is mandatory will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture
form.
What is dangerous, or what the warning should be applied to will be described in or
near the symbol in either text or picture form.
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■ Limitation of use
Safety precaution
▼ Never use this unit with any device other than TOSVERT VF-AS1/PS1 series inverters. Doing so may
cause an accident.
■ General Operation
Warning
▼ Never disassemble, modify or repair.
Disassembly
prohibited
Prohibited
Doing so could result in electric shock, fire and injury. For repairs, call your sales
agency.
▼ Do not attach this option to any inverter other than the VF-AS1/PS1.
Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
▼ Don't place or insert any kind of object into the ETB004Z (electrical wire cuttings, rods,
wires).
Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
▼ Do not allow water or any other fluid to come in contact with the ETB004Z.
Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
▼ If the inverter begins to emit smoke or an unusual odor, or unusual sounds, immediately
turn off the VF-AS1/PS1.
Mandatory
Mandatory
■ Transportation & installation
Prohibited
If the equipment is continued in operation in such a state, the result may be fire. Call
your local sales agency for repairs.
▼ Do not touch the sharp portions (such as leads of parts on the board, the corner of
board, or etc.) on this option. It may lead to injuries.
▼ This option is an electrostatic discharge sensitive device. Handle it, where the
environment is protected against electrostatic electricity.
Otherwise, permanent damage to device will result.
▼ Do not apply a dropping shock or other physical shocks.
Otherwise, damage or malfunction will result.
▼ Do not install or operate the inverter if it is damaged or any part of it is missing.
Operating a defective inverter may lead to electric shocks or fire.
For repairs, call your sales/repair agency.
▼ Do not put any flammable material near the product.
It may catch fire due to the product sparking in the case of a malfunction.
Caution
Warning
Mandatory
▼ Use this product under the environmental conditions prescribed in the instruction
manual.
Usage it under any other conditions may result in malfunction.
▼ An emergency stop device must be installed that fits with system specifications
(e.g. shut off input power then engage mechanical brake).
Operation cannot be stopped immediately by the inverter or this unit alone, thus risking
an accident or injuries.
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■ Wiring
Mandatory
■ Operations
Prohibited
E6581341
Caution
▼ Electrical construction work must be done by a qualified expert.
Installation or connection of input power by someone who does not have that expert
knowledge may result in fire or electric shock.
▼ Shut off power when installing and wiring this option.
Wait at least 15 minutes and check to make sure that the charge lamp (VF-AS1/PS1) is
no longer lit.
▼ Tighten the screws on the terminal block to the specified torque (Refer to Section 2.2).
If the screws are not tightened to the specified torque, it may lead to fire.
Warning
▼ Do not pull on any cable itself.
Doing so could result in damage or malfunction.
▼ Do not touch switches when the hands are wet and do not try to clean the inverter with
a damp cloth.
Doing so could result in electric shock.
▼ Use this option under the environment specified in the instruction manual.
Mandatory
■ Disposal
Mandatory
■ Notes on use
▼ Use an additional safety device with your VF-AS1/PS1 or system to prevent a serious
▼ For safety's sake, do not dispose of the disused inverter yourself but ask an industrial
Usage under the environment other than them may cause damages or malfunctions or
an accident.
accident due to the unit malfunctions.
Usage without an additional safety device may cause an accident.
Caution
waste disposal agent (*).
If the collection, transport and disposal of industrial waste is done by someone who is
not licensed for that job, it is a punishable violation of the law. (Laws in regard to
cleaning and processing of waste materials)
(*) Persons who specialize in the processing of waste and known as “industrial waste
product collectors and transporters” or “industrial waste disposal persons.”
Notes
▼ Do not install the inverter where the temperature or the humidity will change rapidly.
▼ Keep a distance of 20cm or more between the inverter's power cable and the data
transmission cable.
Or the inverter might malfunction because of noise.
▼ Insert a magnetic contactor or similar device between the VF-AS1/PS1 and the power
supply to ensure that power is turned off if an emergency stop command is entered
through the network.
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a “Expansion IO card option 2” for industrial inverter
TOSVERT VF-AS1/PS1 inverter.
By the use of this option, the expansion of input/output terminal is possible. This
instruction manual describes connecting method and usage of the “Expansion IO card
option”. Read this manual carefully before using the unit.
Keep this manual near at hand of the operator who uses the “Expansion IO option” for
future reference in the maintenance and inspection.
Type of expansion IO option card
E T B 0 0 4 Z − 0
E6581341
Revision number
Without cable
Model number of expansion IO card option
Expansion IO card option
Confirmation on accessories
Following accessory parts are included in the expansion IO card option.
Upon unpacking, confirm on the following parts.
Expansion IO card option unit
(1) Instruction manual of expansion IO card option (this manual)
E6581341(English)
Manual
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Contents
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