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FCM 300 Design Guide

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Design Guide
FCM 300
ATB Motors
MG03H502

*MG03H602*
175R0974 MG03H602 Rev. 2009-05-20
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Contents

Introduction 4
Software version 4
Safety regulations 5
Warning against unintended start 5
Introduction 6
Integration of frequency converter and motor 7
Ordering form 8
Product range 9
Ordering 10
PC Software tools 10
Ordering info for Frames and Flanges 11
Ordering info for inverter box position and drain hole position 11

Installation 12
FCM 305-375 for 3 phases, 380-480 V 12
General technical data 12
Tightening Torques 16
Maximum Cable Cross Section 16
Screw Sizes 16
Protection: 16
Description of the motor 17
Handling the FC motor 18
Bearings 18
Output shafts 19
Dimensions 19
Installation of the FC motor 22
Alignment 22
Bolt torques 23
Maintenance 23
Forced ventilation (FV) units 23
Voltage range for forced ventilation (FV) unit 24
FCM 300 Thermal Protection 24
Service plug kit (175N2546) 25
Plug kit (175N2545) 25
Remote mounting kit (175N0160) 25
Potentiometer option (177N0011) 26
Local Operation Pad (LOP) (175N0128) IP65 26

Programming 28
Control panel (175NO131) 28
LCP installation 28
LCP functions 28
Display 28
LEDs 29
Control keys 29
Control key functions 29
Display read-out state 30

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Display mode 30
Display mode - selection of read-out state 30
Quick menu mode versus Menu mode 31
Quick Setup via Quick menu 31
Parameter selection 31
Menu mode 32
Parameter groups 32
Changing data 32
Changing a text value 32
Infinitely variable change of numeric data value 32
Menu structure 33
Parameter Group 0-** Operation/Display 34
Parameter Group 1-** Load/Motor 40
Serial bus 68
Telegram communication 68
Telegram build-up 68
Databytes 69
Control word according to Fieldbus Profile Standard 71
Parameter Group 5-** Serial Communication 77
Parameter Group 6-** Technical Functions 84

All about FCM 300 88

Galvanic isolation (PELV) 88
Earth leakage current 88
Extreme running conditions 88
Acoustic noise 89
Balance 89
Thermal Protection and Derating 89
Derating for ambient temperature 89
Derating for air pressure 90
Derating for running at low speed 90
Derating for high switching frequency 90
Vibration and shock 91
Air humidity 91
UL standard 91
Efficiency 91
Mains supply interference/harmonics 91
Power factor 92
What is CE labelling? 92
The machinery directive(98/37/EEC) 92
The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC) 92
The EMC directive(89/336/EEC) 92
What is covered? 92
Danfoss FCM 300 Series motor and CE labelling 92
Compliance with EMC directive 89/336/EEC 93
EMC standards 93
Aggressive environments 94
List of warnings and alarms 95
What if the motor does not start? 95

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Warnings 96
Warning word, extended Status word and Alarm word 97
List of parameters 99

Index 104

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FCM 300 Series
Design Guide
Software version: 3.1x

This Design Guide can be used for all FCM 300 Series frequency converters with software version 3.1x.
The software version number can be seen from parameter 624 Software version no.
Disposal Instruction

Equipment containing electrical components may not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
It must be separately collected with electrical and electronic waste according to local and currently
valid legislation.

When reading through this Design Guide, you will

come across various symbols that require special at-
tention.
The symbols used are the following:

This symbol indicates a general warning.

NB!
This symbol indicates something to be no-
ted by the reader.

This symbol indicates a high-voltage

warning.

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All operations must be carried out by ap- NB!

propriately trained personel. It is the user's or certified electrician's re-
Use all lifting facilities provided e.g. both sponsibility to ensure correct earthing and
lifting points if fitted or single lifting point if protection in accordance with applicable
fitted*. national and local requirements and
Vertical lifting - Prevent uncontrolled rota- standards.
tion.
Lift machine - Do not lift other equipment Safety regulations
with motor lifting points only. 1. The VLT DriveMotor (FC motor) must be dis-
Before installation check for fan cover connected from mains if repair work is to be
damage, shaft damage, foot/mounting carried out.
damage, and loose fasteners. Check Check that the mains supply has been dis-
nameplate details. connected and that the necessary time has
Ensure level mounting surface, balanced passed (4 minutes).
mounting, not misaligned.
2. Correct protective earthing of the equipment
Gaskets, and/or sealants, and guards
must be established, the user must be pro-
must be correctly fitted.
tected against supply voltage, and the motor
Correct belt tension.
must be protected against overload in ac-
Please observe derating rules, see "Special condi- cordance with applicable national and local
tions". regulations.
Use of RCD's (ELCB relays) is described in
chapter 10.
*Note: maximum hand lift is 20 kg below shoulder, but 3. The earth leakage currents are higher than
above ground level. Max. gross weights: 3.5 mA. This means that the FC motor re-
- Frame size 80: 15 kg quires a fixed, permanent installation as well
as reinforced protective earthing.
- Frame size 90 & 100: 30 kg
Warning against unintended start
- Frame size 112: 45 kg
1. The motor can be brought to a stop by means
- Frame size 132: 80 kg
of digital commands, bus commands, or ref-
erences, while the frequency converter is
connected to mains.
The voltage on the FC motor is dangerous If personal safety considerations make it nec-
when the motor is connected to mains. In- essary to ensure that no unintended start
correct installation of the FC motor may occurs, these stop functions are not suffi-
lead to material damage or serious injury, cient .
or it may be fatal. 2. While parameters are being changed, the
Consequently, the instructions in this motor may start.
manual as well as national and local rules
3. A motor that has been stopped may start if
and safety regulations must be complied
faults occur in the electronics of the FC mo-
with.
tor, or if a temporary overload or a fault in the
Touching the electrical parts may be fatal,
mains supply ceases.
even after the mains supply has been dis-
connected. Wait at least 4 minutes.
- Installation must be fused and isolated
correctly.
- Covers and cable entries must be fitted.

By altitudes above 2 km, please contact

Danfoss Drives regarding PELV.

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Introduction Specific technical publications on the FCM 300 series:
Design Guide: Gives all required information for design purposes, and gives a good insight
into the product concept, product range, technical data, control, program-
ming, etc.

Quick Setup: Helps the users to quickly get their FCM 300 Series motor unit installed and
running.
The Quick Setup is always delivered with the unit.
If you have any questions concerning FCM 300 Series, Available literature
please call us. We have drive specialists all over the The chart below gives an overview of the literature
world ready to advise you on applications, program- available for the FCM 300 Series.
ming, training and service.

175NA116.11
Promotion All Misc.
users

Brochure Quick Setup Design MCT 10 Setup PROFIBUS- Data sheet

MB.03.CX.YY MG.03.FX.YY Guide Software Manual Manual MD.03.AX.YY
MG.03.HX.YY MG.10.RX.YY MG.03.EX.YY

Articles X= version number

MZ.03.AX.YY YY = language

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Integration of frequency converter and motor Factory-set adaption between frequency converter
The Danfoss VLT frequency converter integrated onto and motor gives precise and energy efficient control in
the asynchronous motor gives infinite speed control in addition to eliminating pre-setting on site.
one unit. The FC motor can be used in stand alone SYSTEMs
The VLT DriveMotor FCM 300 Series is a very com- with traditional control signals, such as start/stop sig-
pact alternative to the ordinary solution with VLT fre- nals, speed references and closed loop process con-
quency converter and motor as separate units. The trol or in multiple drive SYSTEMs with control signals
frequency converter is attached instead of the motor distributed by a field bus.
terminal box, and it is no higher than the standard ter- Combination of fieldbus and traditional control signals
minal box, nor wider or longer than the motor (see and closed loop PID control is possible.
chapter 6).
Installation is made extremely easy. Panel space is not
a problem. There is no need for special details on wir-
ing to meet the EMC directive, since motor cables are
not necessary. The only connections are mains and
control connections.

Control structures

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Ordering form

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Product range Motor data
VLT DriveMotor FCM 300 Series, 2/4 poled motors • 00: ATB motor

Type Motor output Mains supply Motor mounting option

FCM 305 0.55 kW • B03: Foot mounting
FCM 307 0.75 kW
• B05: B5 flange
FCM 311 1.1 kW
FCM 315 1.5 kW • B14: B14 face
FCM 322 2.2 kW 3 phase 380-480 V • B34: Foot and B14 face
FCM 330 3.0 kW
• B35: Foot and B5 flange
FCM 340 4.0 kW
FCM 355 5.5 kW Motor flange code
FCM 375 7.5 kW (Regarding standard flange size and available flange
sizes, see table, IEC-FFxxx, Dimension M).
Each type in the product range is available in different
versions: • 000: Foot mounting only
Inverter versions • 085: 85 mm
Power size: • 100: 100 mm
(See power size table) • 115: 115 mm
Application • 130: 130 mm
• P: Process • 165: 165 mm
• S: Sensorless (special pump OEM) • 215: 215 mm
Mains voltage: • 265: 265 mm
• T4: 380-480 V three phase supply • 300: 300 mm
Enclosure Motor cooling method
• C55: IP55 • 1: Shaft mounted fan
• C65: IP65 • 2: Forced ventilation
• C66: IP66 Motor drain hole position
Hardware variant: (see drawing)
• ST: Standard • D0: No drain hole
RFI filter • D1: Opposite inverter box both ends (drive/
non drive)
• R1: Compliance with class 1A
• D2: 90 (deg) inverter box right
• R2: Compliance with class 1B
• D3: 90 (deg) inverter box left
Display connector
• D0: No display plug able connector
Fieldbus
• F00: No fieldbus
• F10: Profibus DPV1 3 MB
• F12: Profibus DPV1 12 MB
Motor thermistor
• X: No motor thermistor
Number of poles
• 2: 2 pole motor
• 4: 4 pole motor

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Ordering • Commissioning frequency converters on line
Take a copy of the ordering form, see section Ordering • Saving settings for all frequency converters
form. Fill in and post or fax your order to the nearest
• Replacing a drive in a network
branch office of the Danfoss sales organisation. On the
basis of your order, the FCM 300 Series motor is given • Expanding an existing network
a type code. • Future developed drives will be supported
The ordering form for the basic unit must always be The MCT 10 Set-up Software Modules
completed. When the type code is written, always state The following modules are included in the software
the characters of the basic string (1-34). Together with package:
the order confirmation the customer receives an 8-fig-
ure code number to be used when reordering. MCT 10 Set-up Software
Danfoss PC software for serial communication, MCT Setting parameters
10 Copy to and from frequency converters
All FCM 300 Series units have an RS 485 port as Documentation and print out of param-
standard, which enables them to communicate e.g. eter settings incl. diagrams
with a PC. A programme entitled MCT 10 is available
for this purpose (see section PC Software tools). SyncPos
Creating SyncPos programme
Ordering numbers, MCT 10
Please order your CD containing MCT 10 Set-up Soft- Ordering number:
ware using code number 130B1000. Please order your CD containing MCT 10 Set-up Soft-
ware using code number 130B1000.
Accessories for the FC motor
A Local Operation Pad (LOP) for local set point and
start/stop is available for the FC motor. The LOP is IP
65 enclosed. A Local Control Panel (LCP 2) which
makes up a complete interface for operation, program-
ming and monitoring of the FC motor is also available.
Ordering numbers, accessories

Local Operation Pad incl. cable(LOP) 175N0128

Local Control Panel (LCP 2) 175N0131
Remote mounting kit (LCP 2) 175N0160
Plug kit (LCP 2) 175N2545
Cable for plug kit (LCP 2) 175N0162
Cable (direct mounting) (LCP 2) 175N0165
Service plug kit (LCP 2) 175N2546
Potentiometer option 177N0011
PC Software tools
PC Software - MCT 10
All drives are equipped with a serial communication
port. We provide a PC tool for communication between
PC and frequency converter, VLT Motion Control Tool
MCT 10 Set-up Software.
MCT 10 Set-up Software
MCT 10 has been designed as an easy to use inter-
active tool for setting parameters in our frequency
converters.
The MCT 10 Set-up Software will be useful for:
• Planning a communication network off-line.
MCT 10 contains a complete frequency con-
verter database

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Ordering info for Frames and Flanges
Frame sizes and the corresponding flange sizes for different mounting versions

Type Motor frame size Mounting version Flange code, standard Flange code, alterna-
(S) [mm] tives*[mm]
B5/B35 165 100/115/130/215
FCM 305 80
B14/B34 100 85/115/130
B5/B35 165 100/115/130/215
FCM 307 80
B14/B34 100 85/115/130
B5/B35 165 130/215
FCM 311 90
B14/B34 115 100/130
B5/B35 165 130/215
FCM 315 90
B14/B34 115 100/130
B5/B35 215 165/265
FCM 322 100
B14/B34 130 115/165
B5/B35 215 165/265
FCM 330 100
B14/B34 130 115/165
B5/B35 215 165/265
FCM 340 112
B14/B34 130 165
B5/B35 265 215/300
FCM 355 132
B14/B34 165 130
B5/B35 265 215/300
FCM 375 132
B14/B34 165 130
Flange size according to IEC ref. FFxxx (Dimension M), see section Dimensions
S: Available as standard shaft
* No changes regarding shaft dimensions

Ordering info for inverter box position and drain

hole position
Inverter box position, always top mounted.
All drain holes are mounted with screw and washer, IP 66 if not opened.

D1: Drain holes opposite inverter side, both drive end and non drive end.
D2/D3: Drain holes 90° to inverter, both drive end and non drive end.

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FCM 305-375 for 3 phases, 380-480 V
FCM 305 307 311 315 322 330 340 355 375
Motor output
[HP] 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 7.5 10.0
[kW] 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.0 4.0 5.5 7.5
Motor torque
2 pole [Nm]1) 1.8 2.4 3.5 4.8 7.0 9.5 12.6 17.5 24.0
4 pole [Nm]2) 3.5 4.8 7.0 9.6 14.0 19.1 25.4 35.0 48.0
Frame
size [mm] 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
Weight [kg] 11 13 17 20 26 28 37 56 61
Input current
[A]
380 V
2p 1.5 1.8 2.3 3.4 4.5 5.0 8.0 12.0 15.0
4p 1.4 1.7 2.5 3.3 4.7 6.4 8.0 11.0 15.5
480 V
2p 1.2 1.4 1.8 2.7 3.6 4.0 6.3 9.5 11.9
4p 1.1 1.3 2.0 2.6 3.7 5.1 6.3 8.7 12.3
Efficiency at
nom. speed
(4 pole) % 66 71 74 80 80 81 80 84 84
Efficiency at
nom. speed
(2 pole) % 61 64 76 75 76 85 82 83 91
Power termi-
nals
[AWG] 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 6 6
[mm2] 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 10 10
Gland sizes 3xM20x1.5 3xM20x1.5 3xM20x1.5 3xM20x1.5 3xM20x1.5 3xM20x1.5 3xM20x1.5 1xM25x1.5 1xM25x1.5/
/ 2xM20x1.5
2xM20x1.5
Max. prefuse
UL3) [A] 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 25 25
IEC3) [A] 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
1) At 400 V 3000 r/min
2) At 400 V 1500 r/min
3) Type gG prefuses must be used. If you want to maintain UL/cUL you must use prefuses of the type Bussmann KTS-R 500 V or
Ferraz Shawmut, ATMR Class C (max. 30A). The fuses must be placed for protection in a circuit that is capable of supplying a maximum
of 100,000 amps RMS (symmetrical), 500 V maximum.

General technical data

Mains supply, TT, TN and IT* (L1, L2, L3):
- Supply voltage 380-480 V units 3 x 380/400/415/440/460/480 V ±10%
- Supply frequency 50/60 Hz
- Max. imbalance of supply voltage ±2% of rated supply voltage
- Power factor / cos max. 0.9/1.0 at rated load
- No. of switching operations on supply input L1, L2, L3 approx. 1 time/2 min
*) Not valid for RFI class 1B units

Torque characteristics:
- Starting torque/overload torque 160 % for 1 min
- Continuous torque see above

Control card, digital/pulse inputs:

- Number of programmable digital inputs 4
- Terminal nos. X101-2, -3, -4, -5
- Voltage level 0-24 V DC (PNP positive logics)
- Voltage level, logic 0 < 5 V DC
- Voltage level, logic 1 > 10 V DC
- Maximum voltage on input 28 V DC
- Input resistance, Ri approx. 2 kΩ
- Scanning time 20 msec

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Control card, pulse input:
- No. of programmable pulse inputs 1
- Terminal nos. X101-3
- Max. frequency on terminal 3, open collector/push pull 24 V 8 kHz/70 kHz
- Resolution 10 bit
- Accuracy (0.1-1 kHz), terminal 3 Max. error: 0.5% of full scale
- Accuracy (1-12 kHz), terminal 3 Max. error: 0.1% of full scale

Control card, analogue inputs:

- No. of programmable analogue voltage inputs 1
- Terminal nos. X101-2
- Voltage level 0 - 10 V DC (scalable)
- Input resistance, Ri approx. 10 kΩ
- No. of programmable analogue current inputs 1
- Terminal no. X101-1
- Current range 0 - 20 mA (scalable)
- Input resistance, Ri approx. 300 Ω
- Resolution 9 bit
- Accuracy on input Max. error 1% of full scale
- Scanning time 20 msec.

Control card, digital/pulse and analogue outputs:

- No. of programmable digital and analogue outputs 1
- Terminal nos. X101-9
- Voltage level at digital output/load 0 - 24 V DC/25 mA
- Current at analoque output 0 - 20 mA
- Maximum load to frame (terminal 8) at analogue output RLOAD 500 Ω
- Accuracy of analogue output Max. error: 1.5% of full scale
- Resolution on analogue output. 8 bit

Relay output:
- No. of programmable relay outputs 1
- Terminal number (resistive and inductive load) 1-3 (break), 1-2 (make)
- Max. terminal load (AC1) on 1-3, 1-2 250 V AC, 2A, 500 VA
- Max. terminal load (DC1) (IEC 947) on 1-3, 1-2 25 V DC, 3A / 50 V DC, 1.5 A , 75 W
- Min. terminal load (AC/DC) on 1-3, 1-2 control card 24 V DC, 10 mA/ 24 V AC, 100 mA
Rated values for up to 300,000 operations (at inductive loads the number of operations is reduced by 50%)

Control card, RS 485 serial communication:

- Terminal nos. X100-1, -2

Control characteristics (frequency converter):

0 - 132 Hz
- Frequency range Please see special conditions for frequency range for IP 66 motors at the end of this section.
- Resolution on output frequency 0.1 %
- System response time Max. 40 msec.
- Speed accuracy (open loop, CT mode, 4 P motor driven in speed range 150-1500 rPm) +/- 15 rpm

Externals:
IP 55 (IP65, IP66)
- Enclosure Please see special conditions for frequency range for IP 66 motors at the end of this section.
- Vibration test 1g
- Max. relative humidity 95 % for storage/transport/operation
- Ambient temperature Max. 40°C (24-hour average max. 35°C)

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see Derating for high ambient temperature

- Min. ambient temperature in full operation 0°C
- Min. ambient temperature at reduced performance -10°C
- Temperature during storage/transport -25 - +65/70°C
- Max. altitude above sea level 1000 m
see Derating for air pressure
- EMC standards applied, Emission EN 61000-6-3/EN 6100-6-4, EN 61800-3, EN 55011, EN 55014
EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5,
- EMC standards applied, Immunity EN 61000-4-6, ENV 50204
- Safety standards applied, EN 60146, EN 50178, EN 60204, UL508

NB!
Please note that the normal IP 66 solution
is only intended for speed up to maximum
3000 rpm. If higher speed is needed,
please give notification when ordering.

Key diagram for FCM 300 Series

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X101: Terminal block for analogue/digital control signals
Terminal No. Function Example
1 Analogue input (0-20 mA) Feedback signal
2 Analogue (0-10 V)/digital input 2 Speed reference
3 Digital input (or pulse) 3 Reset
4 Digital input (or precise stop) 4 Start
5 Digital input (other) 5 Jog (fixed speed)
6 24 V DC supply for digital inputs (max. 150 mA)
7 10 V DC supply for potentiometer (max. 15 mA)
8 0 V for terminals 1-7 and 9
9 Analogue (0-20 mA)/digital output Fault indication

Connection diagram - factory setting

- Reset to be closed short time for resetting fault trips
- Start to be closed for changing to run mode
- Jog will run at fixed speed while closed (10 Hz)
- Speed reference (0-10 V) determines speed while in
run mode

X102: Terminal block for relay output

Terminal No. Function
1-2 Make (normally open)
1-3 Brake (normally closed)

See parameter 323 (relay output) for programming of LED 300-304

relay output. LED 300 (red): Fault trip
LED 301 (yellow): Warning
X100: Terminal block for data communication LED 302 (green): Power on
Terminal No. Function LED 303-304: Communication
1 P RS 485 for connection to
For PROFIBUS versions please refer to the manual
2 N RS 485 bus or PC
MG.90.AX.YY.
3 5 V DC Supply for RS
4 0 V DC 485 bus

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Tightening Torques
Cover (lid) screws: 25.6 - 31lb-in (3 - 3.5 Nm)
Plastic cable entrance plugs: 19.5 lb-in (2.2 Nm)
L1, L2, L3 (AC Line) screws (FCM 305-340): 5 - 7 lb-in (0.5 - 0.6 Nm)
L1, L2, L3 (AC Line) screws (FCM 355-375): 15 lb-in (1.2 - 1.5 Nm)
Earth Ground: 30.1 lb-in (3.4 Nm)
Terminal screws require a max 2.5 mm flat-blade
screwdriver.
AC Line screws require a 8mm flat-blade screwdriver.
Lid screws , earth ground and cable clamp screws all
require T-20 Torx or flat-blade screwdriver (max. tight-
ening speed 300 RPM).

Maximum Cable Cross Section

Note:
Use °60 C copper wire or better
AWG mm2
Max size AC Line cable (FCM 305-340): 10 4.0
Max size AC Line cable (FCM 355-375): 6 10
Max size control cable: 16 1.5
Max size serial communication cable: 16 1.5
Earth Ground: 6 10
Screw Sizes
Cover (lid) screws: M5
Earth Ground and Cable Clamp screws (FCM 305-340): M4
Earth Ground and Cable Clamp screws (FCM 355-375): M5
Protection: mediate circuit voltage gets too high or too
low.
• Thermal overload protection of motor and
electronics. • If a mains phase is missing, the inverter will
cut out when a load is placed on the motor.
• Monitoring of the intermediate circuit voltage
ensures that the inverter cuts out if the inter-

Terminal arrangement (for installation see quick setup, MG.03.AX.62)

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Description of the motor The FC motor consists of the following parts:

Item Description Item Description

1 Gasket 19 Gaskets for cable glands
2 Name plate 20 Cable Clamps
3 Shim ring 21 Screws for cable clamps
4 Ball bearing 22 Frequency inverter
5 Circlip for drive-end bearing 23 Lid for frequency inverter
6 Key 24 Gasket
7 Rotor 25 Torx-screws for inverter monting
8 Shim ring for bearing 26 Screws for lid
9 Tension screws 27 Mounting screws for flange ring
10 Tolerance ring for air blower 28 Flange ring
11 Air blower 29 Stator
12 Endshield drive end 30 Mounting screws for air blower hood
13 Stator 31 Air blower hood
14 Endshield non drive end
15 Connector block
16 Gasket
17 Screws for connector block
18 Metric blind plugs

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Handling the FC motor down until its shoulder is firmly against the face of the
Handling and lifting of VLT DriveMotors (FC motors) stator frame to be lifted.
must only be undertaken by qualified personnel. Full
FCM type approx. weight (kg.)
product documentation and operating instructions
FCM 305 11
must be available together with tools and equipment
necessary for safe working practice. Eyebolts and/or FCM 307 13
lifting trunnions supplied with the FC motor are de- FCM 307 17
signed to support only the weight of the FC motor, not FCM 315 20
the weight of the FC motor and any auxcillary equip- FCM 322 26
ment attached to it. Be absolutely sure that cranes, FCM 330 28
jacks, slings and lifting beams are capable of carrying FCM 340 37
the weight of equipment to be lifted. Where an eyebolt FCM 355 56
is provided with the motor, this should be screwed FCM 375 61

Bearings by hand, one quarter of a revolution, at weekly inter-

The standard solution is fixed bearing in the drive side vals. Bearings are despatched from the works fully
of the motor (shaft output side). charged with lithium based grease.
To avoid static indention, the storage area should be
Lubrication
vibration free. Where exposure to some vibration is
Frame size Lubrication type Temperatur range
unavoidable, the shaft should be locked. Bearings may
80-132 Esso unirex N3 -10 to + 1400°C
be fitted with a shaft locking device which should be
kept in place during storage. Shafts should be rotated
Bearing life
Maximum hours bearing life (Lna) expected at 80° C bearing temp. x 103 hours.
FCM 3000 min-1 1500 min-1
Horiz. Vert. Horiz. Vert.
305-315 22 22 30 30
322-340 26 26 30 30
355-375 26 26 30 30
Lna bearing life is the adjusted, L10 life rating, taking account of: -Reliability -Material improvement -Lubrication
conditions.
Standard Bearing references and oil seals
FCM Mounting Poles (2/4) Bearings Oil seals - Bore x O/D x width in mm
Drive end Non-drive end
305-307 All All 6204 2Z-C3 6204 2RS-C3 20 x 30 x 7
311-315 All All 6205 2Z-C3 6205 2RS-C3 25 x 35 x 7
322-330 All All 6206 2Z-C3 6206 2RS-C3 30 x 42 x 7
340 All All 6206 2Z-C3 6206 2RS-C3 30 x 42 x 7
355-375 All All 6208 2Z-C3 6208 2RS-C3 40 x 52 x 7

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Output shafts Inertia J [kgm2]
Balance
FCM 2 pole 4 pole
All motors are dynamically balanced, to ISO 8821with
305 0.00082 0.0019
key convention to IEC 60034-14.
307 0.00082 0.0027
311 0.00090 0.0022
315 0.0011 0.0030
322 0.0024 0.0042
330 0.0028 0.0050
340 0.0053 0.0091
355 0.0072 0.0143
375 0.0097 0.0190

Dimensions
Foot mounting - B3

General
FCM 305 307 311 315 322 330 340 355 375
Frame size 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
A [mm] 125 125 140 140 160 160 190 216 216
B [mm] 100 100 125 125 140 140 140 178 178
C [mm] 50 50 56 56 63 63 70 89 89
H [mm] 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
K [mm] 9 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 12
EB [mm] 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
AA [mm] 33.5 33.5 35 35 38 38 44 55 55
AB [mm] 153 153 170 170 195 195 225 256 256
BB [mm] 125 125 155 155 176 176 176 218 218
L [mm] 293 293 319 319 363 363 380 485 485
AC [mm] 159 159 176 176 196 196 220 246 246
HD [mm] 228.5 228.5 241 241 267 267 296 344 344
FCL [mm] 206 206 230 230 256 256 286 340 340
FCW [mm] 142 142 158 158 176 176 197 235 235

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Flange mounting - B5, B35 (B3+B5)

B5
FCM 305 307 311 315 322 330 340 355 375
Frame size 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
IEC Ref. FF165 FF165 FF165 FF165 FF215 FF215 FF215 FF265 FF265
DIN Ref. A200 A200 A200 A200 A250 A250 A250 A300 A300
M [mm] 165 165 165 165 215 215 215 265 265
N [mm] 130 130 130 130 180 180 180 250 230
P [mm] 200 200 200 200 250 250 250 300 300
S [mm] 12 12 11.5 11.5 14 14 14 14 14
T [mm] 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4 4 4 4 4
LA [mm] 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12

Face mounting - B14, B34 (B3+B14)

B14
FCM 305 307 311 315 322 330 340 355 375
Frame size 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
IEC Ref. FT100 FT100 FT115 FT115 FT130 FT130 FT130 FT165 FT165
DIN Ref. C120 C120 C140 C140 C160 C160 C160 C200 C200
M [mm] 100 100 115 115 130 130 130 165 165
N [mm] 80 80 95 95 110 110 110 130 130
P [mm] 120 120 140 140 160 160 160 200 200
S [mm] M6 M6 M8 M8 M8 M8 M8 M10 M10
T [mm] 3 3 3 3 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
LA [mm] 12 12 10 10 10 10 10 12 12

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Shaft Drive End

Shaft tapped
DH x deep to
DIN 332 Form DR
Closed profile keyway

FCM 305 307 311 315 322 330 340 355 375
Frame size 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
∅D [mm] 19 19 24 24 28 28 28 38 38
E [mm] 40 40 50 50 60 60 60 80 80
ED [mm] 32 32 40 40 50 50 50 70 70
DH [mm] M6x16 M6x16 M8x19 M8x19 M10x22 M10x22 M10x22 M12x28 M12x28
F [mm] 6 6 8 8 8 8 8 10 10
GA [mm] 21.5 21.5 27 27 31 31 31 41 41

Forced ventilation
FCM 305 307 311 315 322 330 340 355 375
Frame size 80 80 90 90 100 100 112 132 132
AD [mm] 132 132 160 160 170 170 182 195 195
L [mm] 386 386 427,5 427,5 440 440 482 616 616

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Installation of the FC motor

FC motors must be installed with adequate access for Fitting pinions, pulleys and couplings.
routine maintenance. A minimum of 0.75m of working These should be bored to our standard limits and fitted
space around the motor is recommended. Adequate on the shaft with a screwing motion. Attention must be
space around the motor, particularly at the fan inlet (50 paid to correct guarding of all moving parts.
mm), is also necessary to facilitate airflow.
Where several FC motors are installed in close prox- Tapping of fitments onto the FC motor
imity, care must be taken to ensure that there is no shaft, with a hammer or mallet, causes
recirculation of exhausted warm air. Foundations must bearing damage. This results in an in-
be solid, rigid and level. crease in bearing noise and a significant
reduction in bearing life.
NB!
Electrical installation NB!
Do not remove the top foil inside the in- Max. length of mounting bolts penetrating
verter part, as this is a part of the protec- the B14 flange, see section Dimensions in
tive arrangements. this chapter.

Alignment Allowance must be made for shaft endfloat and ther-

When the application calls for direct coupling, the mal expansion in both axial and vertical planes. It is
shafts must be correctly aligned in all three planes. preferable to use flexible drive couplings.
Bad alignment can be a major source of noise and vi-
bration.

Maximum permissible axial and radial loads in N

Frame size Poles Axial load in [N] Radial load in [N] at 0.5 X shaft
Horizontal shaft length
80 2 570 610
80 4 760 770
90 2 600 650
90 4 810 820
100 2 830 890
100 4 1120 1160
112 2 820 890
112 4 1100 1110
132 2 1300 1440
132 4 1710 1780
All figures are based on L10 bearing life of 20,000 hours, standrad bearings.
Reinforced bearings available.

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Bolt torques driven part, as misalignment will lead to ulti-
Endshields and lid should be secured with the bolt mate bearing trouble and shaft breakage.
sizes and torque's detailed in the table below. g. When replacing screws and bolts, care
should be taken to use only those with the
Endshield fixing bolt torques
requisite quality and tensile strength recom-
FCM Frame size Bolt diameter Torque
mended by the manufacturer. These must
Type
also be of identical thread form and screw/
Nm.
bolt length (see the table above).
305-307 80 M5 5
311-315 90 M5 5 Forced ventilation (FV) units
322-330 100 M6 (taptite) 8-10 In some applications the fan built on to the motor shaft
340 112 M6 (taptite) 8-10 do not give sufficient cooling for operation at low
355-375 132 M8 (taptite) 29 speed. That problem is solved by mounting a FV unit.
LID screws torque: 2.2 - 2.4 Nm Typical applications are for example conveyors, spin-
Maintenance dles and other constant torque (CT) applications
Routine cleaning of the FC motor where the customer wants a wide control range with-
Remove the fan cover and ensure that all air inlet holes out reduction in torque down to low speed.
are completely free. Clean any dirt and obstructions The VLT Drive Motor yields full continuous torque
from behind the fan and along the ribs of the frame, down to low speed with FV built on. The forced vent
and between the motor and inverter part. enclosure is IP 66. Approved according to UL.
Periodic maintenance of motor part.
a. Remove the inverter part, the fan cover and
the fan which is keyed to the shaft extension.
Loosen and remove bearing cover screws
and endshield bolts/studs.The endshields
should then be eased off their spigots.
b. The rotor can now be carefully withdrawn
from the stator, taking care not to damage the
stator bore and both stator and rotor wind-
ings.
c. Having dismantled the motor, maintenance
can be carried out to remove all dirt. For this
purpose, the use of an air line supplying dry
compressed air under comparatively low
pressure is best, as a high velocity air-stream
can force dirt into the spaces between the
windings and insulation, etc. Grease-remov-
ing solvents can cause damage to impreg-
nating varnish or insulation
d. The FC-motor should be re-assembled in the
reverse order from dismantling, remember-
ing to ease endshields onto bearings and
spigots. DO NOT USE FORCE.
e. Before starting, check that the rotor revolves
freely. Ensure that the electrical connections
are correct.
f. Refit any pulley, coupling, sprocket etc.
which has been removed, being particularly
careful to ensure correct alignment with the

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Voltage range for forced ventilation (FV) unit V (60 Hz) with the possibility to connect three phase
The FVU can be supplied with a wide range of voltages 220-290 V (50 Hz), 220-332 V (60 Hz) or single phase
depending on the way the terminals are connected. 230-277 V (50/60 Hz). The capacitor for single phase
Standard is three phase 380-500 V (50 Hz), 380-575 is mounted inside the terminal box.

FCM 300 Thermal Protection Trip level => Immediate trip and alarm indication (LED
The thermal protection of FC and motor is covered in and status word).
the following way: The value can be read in parameter 537 (LCP: Heat
1. Overload situations are handled by the cal- sink temp.).
culated electrical load (I 2X t). The temperature levels seem to be high, but due to a
2. Missing ventillation and high ambient tem- local heating of the sensor the practical levels of the
perature is handled by the temperature inside air temperature are approx. 10 deg C lower.
measurement. The derating for low speed
(due to missing ventillation) is not incopora-
ted in the electrical load calculaton but taken
care of by the temperature measurement.
Forced ventillation is thus automaticly cov-
ered.
Electrical load
The current is measured in the DC link and the esti-
mated load is calculated. The level of the electrical
load is set at an output torque of 105%. Above that
level a counter is increased, below the level it is de-
creased. The counter starts at zero. When the counter
reaches 100, the unit trips. At 98 the warning indication
goes on (LED and status word).

Load Time from 0 to 100 Time from 100 to 0

0% - 60 sec
20% - 100 sec
40% - 150 sec
60% - 200 sec
80% - 250 sec
105% 900 sec (if over 105%) 300 sec (if under 105%)
120% 550 sec -
140% 210 sec -
160% 60 sec -
>165% 20 sec -

At full AC brake (parameter 400) a load > 165% is si-

mulated => 20 sec to trip.
The value can be read in parameter 527. (LCP:FC
thermal)..
Temperature measurement
The temperature measurement is sensing the temper-
ature within the electronics box.'
At warning level => Warning indication goes on (LED
and status word) and the unit might trip if the temper-
ature doesn't sink back below warning level within 15
minutes. If the function TEMP.DEP.SW is activated in
parameter 412, the switching frequency is decreased
gradually down to 2 kHz attempting to decrease the
temperature.

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Service plug kit (175N2546)
Purpose:
To run LCP2 and PROFIBUS at the same time. The
service plug can be used with FCM 300 of serial num-
ber 03Gxxx and software version as from 2.03. Used
together with cable for plug kit 175N0162.

Plug kit (175N2545)

Purpose
To make a plugable connection between LCP 2 and
FCM 300.
Used together with cable for plug kit 175N0162.

Remote mounting kit (175N0160)

Connections

Colour of wire/ Terminal X100/ D-sub pin

yellow 1 8
green 2 9
red 3 2
blue 4 3

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Remote mounting kit cont.

Potentiometer option (177N0011)

Option to control the reference by means of a potenti-
ometer. The option is mounted instead of a cable brack-
et. The potentiometer is operated by removing the blind
plug to set the desired reference, and then mount the
blind plug again.

Colour of wire Terminal on X101

White 2 (analog input)
Red 8 (0 V)
Black 7 (+10 V)

Local Operation Pad (LOP) (175N0128) IP65 Wiring

Colour of wire Terminal Function

White 2 Reference
Brown 3 Reset
Purple * or Grey 4 See table under button
Green 5 See table under button
Red 6 +24V
Yellow 7 +10V
Blue 8 Ground
* Can be orange in some cables

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Local Operation Panel (LOP) 175N0128 IP 65 Fixture for LOP 175N2717 (included in 175N0128)

Functions/settings Key I (Start) Key II (Start)

Key (Stop)
Default - Dual speed operation (connect Run on set refer- Run on 10 Hz** jog Stop (and reset* - if trip)
purple wire): ence (+/-) speed
No changes to factory setting.
Function 2 - Dual mode operation (con- Run with Setup 1 Run with Setup 2 Stop (and reset* - if trip)
nect purple wire)
Select desired modes of operation in Set-
ups 1 and 2 (use para. 4-6) Parameter
335 = 18 (select Setup)
Function 3 - Dual direction operation Run forward Run reverse Stop (and reset* - if trip)
(connect grey wire)
Parameter 335 = 10 (start reversing) Pa-
rameter 200 = 1 (both directions)
*If no reset is required, do not connect the brown
wire**or set parameter 213 NB!
Use the +/- keys to set reference After fitting, cut off or isolate excess wire.

At power up the unit will always be in stop mode. Set

reference will be stored during power down. If perma-
nent start mode is desired, connect terminal 6 to ter-
minal 4 and do not connect purple/grey wire to terminal
4. This means the stop function on LOP is disabled.

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Control panel (175NO131) 4 measurements and 3 operating conditions continu-
The FC motor optionally features a Local Control Pan- ously. During programming, all the information re-
el- LCP 2 which makes up a complete interface for quired for quick, effective parameter Setup of the FC
operation and monitoring of the FC motor. motor will be displayed. As a supplement to the dis-
IP 65 on front. play, there are three LEDs for voltage, warning and
alarm. All program parameters of the FC motor can be
NB! changed immediately from the control panel, unless
The LCP from the VLT 5000 Series (code this function has been blocked via parameter 018.
number 175Z0401) cannot be used for the
FC motor. However, the general LCP 2
(code number 175N0131) can be used for
both the FCM 300, VLT 2800 and the VLT
5000 Series.

LCP installation
The LCP 2 is connected to the terminal X100, 1-4 (see
separate instruction MI.03.AX.YY).
1. Service Plug Kit (175N2546) (see section
Service plug kit) and cabel 175N0162
2. Plug kit (175N2545) (see section Plug kit) and
cabel 175N0162
3. Remote mounting kit (175N0160) (see sec-
tion Remote mounting kit)
LCP functions
The functions of the control panel can be divided into
three groups:
• display
• keys for changing program parameters
• keys for local operation
All data are indicated by means of a 4-line alphanu-
meric display, which in normal operation is able show

Display 1st line shows up to 3 measurements continuously in

The LCD-displayhas rear lighting and a total of 4 al- normal operating status or a text which explains the
pha-numeric lines together with a box that shows the 2nd line.
direction of rotation (arrow) and the chosen Setup as 2nd line shows a measurement with related unit con-
well as the Setup in which programming is taking place tinuously, regardless of status (except in the case of
if that is the case. alarm/warning).
3rd line is normally blank and is used in the menu
175ZA443.10

1st line 12345678901234567890 mode to show the selected parameter number or pa-
rameter group number and name.
2nd line

3rd line
12345678
12345678901234567890
SETUP

1 4th line is used in operating status for showing a status

text or in data change mode for showing the value of
the selected parameter.
4th line 12345678901234567890

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An arrow indicates the direction of rotation Control key functions
of the motor. Furthermore, the Setup which
has been selected as the Active Setup in [DISPLAY / STATUS] is used for
parameter 004 is shown. When program- selecting the mode of display or for
ming another Setup than the Active Setup, changing back to Display mode
the number of the Setup which is being pro- from either the Quick menu mode
grammed will appear to the right. This sec- or the Menu mode.
ond Setup number will flash. [QUICK MENU] is used for pro-
gramming the parameters that be-
LEDs
long under the Quick menu mode.
At the bottom of the control panel is a red alarm It is possible to switch directly be-
LEDand a yellow warning LED, as well as a green tween Quick menu mode and
voltage LED. Menu mode.
[MENU] is used for programming
all parameters. It is possible to
switch directly between Menu
mode and Quick menu mode.
If certain threshold values are exceeded, the alarm
and/or warning lamp lights up together with a status [CHANGE DATA] is used for
and alarm text on the control panel. changing the parameter selected
The voltage LED is activated when the FC motor re- either in the Menu mode or the
ceives voltage; at the same time the rear lighting of the Quick menu mode.
display will be on. [CANCEL] is used if a change of
the selected parameter is not to be
Control keys
carried out.
The control keys are divided into functions. This
[OK] is used for confirming a
means that the keys between display and indicator
change of the parameter selected.
LEDs are used for parameter Setup, including choice
of display indication during normal operation. [+/-] is used for selecting parame-
ter and for changing the chosen
parameter or for changing the read
out in line 2.

[<>] is used for selecting group

and to move the cursor when
changing numerical parameters.
[STOP / RESET] is used for stop-
ping or for resetting the FC motor
after a drop-out (trip). Can be se-
lected via parameter 014 to be ac-
tive or inactive. If stop is activated,
Keys for local control are found under the indicator
line 2 will flash, and [START] must
LEDs.
be activated.

NB!
Pressing [STOP/RESET] will prevent mo-
tor from running also with disconnected
LCP 2. Restarting is only possible via the
LCP 2 [START] key.

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[JOG] overrides the output fre- Display mode - selection of read-out state
quency to a preset frequency while There are three options in connection with the choice
the key is kept down. Can be se- of read-out state in the Display mode - I, II and III. The
lected via parameter 015 to be ac- choice of read-out state determines the number of op-
tive or inactive. erating variables read out.
[FWD / REV] changes the direc-
Read-out state: I: II: III:
tion of rotation of the motor, which Line 1 Description for Data value for 3 Description for 3
is indicated by means of the arrow operating varia- operating varia- operating varia-
ble in line 2 bles in line 1 bles in line 1
on the display although only in Lo-
cal. Can be selected via parameter The table below gives the units linked to the variables
016 to be active or inactive (pa- in the first and second line of the display (see param-
rameter 013 must be set to [1] or eter 009).
[3] and parameter 200 set to [1]. Operating variable: Unit:
[START] is used for starting the FC Reference [%]
Reference [unit]*
motor after stop via the [Stop] key. Feedback [unit]*
Is always active, but cannot over- Frequency [Hz]
Frequency x scaling [-]
ride a stop command given via the Motor current [A]
terminal strip. Torque [%]
Power [kW]
Power [HP]
NB! Motor voltage [V]
DC-link voltage [V]
If the keys for local control have been se- FC thermal [%]
lected as active, they will remain active Hours run [Hours]
Input status, dig. Input [Binary code]
both when the frequency has been set for External reference [%]
Local Control and for Remote Control via Status word [Hex]
Heat sink temp. [ºC]
parameter 002, although with the excep- Alarm word [Hex]
Control word [Hex]
tion of [FWD/REV], which is only active in Warning word 1 [Hex]
Local operation. Warning word 2 [Hex]
Analog input 1 [mA]
Analog input 2 [V]
NB!
*) Select in parameter 416. The unit is shown in readout state 1 line 1
If no external stop function has been se- otherwise 'U' is shown.
lected and the [STOP] key has been se-
Operating variables 1,1 and 1,2 and 1,3 in the first line,
lected as inactive via parameter 014, the
and operating variable 2 in the second line are selec-
FC motor can be started and can only be
ted via parameter 009, 010, 011 and 012.
stopped by disconnecting the voltage to
the motor. • Read-out state I:

Display read-out state This read-out state is standard after starting up or after
initialisation.
The display read-out state can be varied - see the list
on page 32 - depending on whether the FC motor is in
normal operation or is being programmed. FREQUENCY
Display mode
In normal operation, up to 4 different operating varia-
50.0 Hz
bles can be indicated continuously: 1,1 and 1,2 and 1,3
and 2, and in line 4 the present operating status or MOTOR IS RUNNING
alarms and warnings that have arisen.
Line 2 gives the data value of an operating variable
195NA113.10

with related unit, and line 1 provides a text which ex-

VAR 1.1 VAR 1.2 VAR 1.3
plains line 2, cf. table. In the example, Frequency has

VAR 2 SETUP

1
been selected as variable via parameter 009. During
normal operation another variable can immediately be
read out by using the [+/-] keys.
STATUS • Read-out state II:

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Switching between read-out states I and II is effected In addition to having a name, each parameter is linked
by pressing the [DISPLAY / STATUS] key. up with a number which is the same regardless of the
programming mode. In the Menu mode, the parame-
24.3% 30.2% 13.8A ters are divided into groups, with the first digit of the
parameter number (from the left) indicating the group
50.0 Hz number of the parameter in question.
Regardless of the mode of programming, a change of
a parameter will take effect and be visible both in the
MOTOR IS RUNNING
Menu mode and in the Quick menumode.
Quick Setup via Quick menu
In this state, data values for four operating values are
shown at the same time, giving the related unit, cf. ta- The Quick Setup starts with pressing the [QUICK
ble. In the example, Reference, Torque, Current and MENU] key, which brings out the following read-out on
Frequency are selected as variables in the first and the display:
second line.
• Read-out state III: QUICK MENU X OF Y
This read-out state can be held as long as the [DIS-
PLAY/STATUS] key is pressed. When the key is re- 50.0 Hz SETUP

1
leased, the system switches back to Read-out state II, 001 LANGUAGE
unless the key is pressed for less than approx. 1 sec.
ENGLISH
REF% TORQUE CURR A

50.0 Hz SETUP

1
At the bottom of the display, the parameter number
and name are given together with the status/value of
the first parameter under Quick Setup. The first time
the [Quick Menu] key is pressed after the unit has been
MOTOR IS RUNNING
switched on, the read-outs will always start at pos. 1 -
see table below.
This is where parameter names and units for operating
Parameter selection
variables in the first line are given - operating variable
The selection of parameter is effected by means of the
2 remains unchanged.
[+/-] keys. The following parameters are accessible:
Quick menu mode versus Menu mode
Pos.: No.: Parameter: Unit:
The FC motor series can be used for practically all as- 1 001 Language
signments, which is why the number of parameters is 2 200 Direction of rotation
3 101 Torque characteristic
quite large. Also, this series offers a choice between 4 204 Min. reference [Hz]
two programming modes - a Menu mode and a Quick 5 205 Max. reference [Hz]
6 207 Ramp up time [sec.]
menu mode. 7 208 Ramp down time [sec.]
8 002 Local/remote control
• The Quick menu takes the user through a 9 003 Local reference
10 500 Bus address
number of parameters that may be enough to
get the motor to run nearly optimally, if the
factory setting for the other parameters takes
the desired control functions into account, as
well as the configuration of signal inputs/out-
puts (control terminals).
• The Menu mode makes it possible to select
and change all parameters at the user's op-
tion. However, some parameters will be
"missing", depending on the choice of con-
figuration (parameter 100), e.g. open loop
hides all the PID parameters.

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Menu mode line 4 will flash on the display. The procedure for
The Menu mode is started by pressing the [MENU] changing data depends on whether the selected pa-
key, which produces the following read-out on the dis- rameter represents a numerical data value or a text
play: value.
Changing a text value
FREQUENCY If the selected parameter is a text value, the text value
is changed by means of the [+/-] keys.

50.0 Hz FREQUENCY
0 KEYB.&DISPLAY

50.0 Hz
Line 3 on the display shows the parameter group num- 001 LANGUAGE
ber and name. ENGLISH
Parameter groups
In the Menu mode the parameters are divided into The bottom display line shows the text value that will
groups. Selection of parameter group is effected by be entered (saved) when acknowledgement is given
means of the [<>] keys. [OK].
The following parameter groups are accessible: Infinitely variable change of numeric data value
Group no. Parameter group: If the chosen parameter represents a numeric data
0 Operation & Display value, a digit is first selected by means of the [<>] keys.
1 Load & Motor
2 References & Limits
3 Inputs & Outputs FREQUENCY
4
5
6
Special functions
Serial communication
Technical functions
50.0 Hz SETUP

1
130 START FREQUENCY
*For information on parameter group 800 and 900 for
PROFIBUS, please see the FCM Profibus manual
09.0 HZ
MG.03.EX.YY.
When the desired parameter group has been selected, Then the chosen digit is changed infinitely variably by
each parameter can be chosen by means of the [+/-] means of the [+/-] keys:
keys:
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY

50.0 Hz 50.0 Hz SETUP

1
130 START FREQUENCY
001 LANGUAGE 10.0 HZ
ENGLISH
The chosen digit is indicated by the digit flashing. The
The 3rd line of the display shows the parameter num- bottom display line shows the data value that will be
ber and name, while the status/value of the selected entered (saved) when signing off with [OK].
parameter is shown in line 4.
Changing data
Regardless of whether a parameter has been selected
under the Quick menu or the Menu mode, the proce-
dure for changing data is the same. Pressing the
[CHANGE DATA] key gives access to changing the
selected parameter, following which the underlining in

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Menu structure
DISPLAY MODE

VAR 1.1 VAR 1.2 VAR 1.3

VAR 2
▲

▲
STATUS

▲ ▲

MENU MODE QUICK MENU MODE

FREQUENCY QUICK MENU 1 OF 13

50.0 HZ 50.0 HZ
▲

0 KEYB.&DISPLAY 001 LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Choice of Choice of
parameter group

DATA MODE

FREQUENCY

50.0 HZ
001 LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
▲ ▲

▲
DATA CHANGE MODE DATA CHANGE MODE

FREQUENCY QUICK MENU 1 OF 13

50.0 HZ
001 LANGUAGE
50.0 HZ
001 LANGUAGE
ENGLISH Choice of
ENGLISH
data value

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Parameter Group 0-** Operation/Display (if [2] or [4] has been selected in parameter
013).
001 Language
2. The [STOP], [JOG] and [RESET] keys, pro-
(LANGUAGE) vided that these are active (see parameters
Value: 014, 015 and 017).
English (ENGLISH) [0]
3. The [FWD/REV] key, provided that this has
German (DEUTSCH) [1] been activated in parameter 016 and that in
French (FRANCAIS) [2] parameter 013 a choice of [1] or [3] has been
Danish (DANSK) [3] made.
Spanish (ESPAÑOL) [4] 4. Via parameter 003 the local referencecan be
Italian (ITALIANO) [5] controlled by means of the "Arrow up" and
"Arrow down" keys.
State when delivered may vary from factory setting.

Function:
The choice in this parameter defines the language to 003 Local reference
be used on the display. (LOCAL REFERENCE)
Value:
Description of choice: Par 013 set for [1] or [2]:
There is a choice of English [0], German[1], French [2], 0 - f MAX 000.000
Danish [3], Spanish [4] and Italian [5]. Par 013 set for [3] or [4] and par. 203
= [0] set for:
RefMIN - RefMAX 000.000
002 Local/remote control Par 013 set for [3] or [4] and par. 203
(OPERATION SITE) = [1] set for:
Value: -RefMAX - + RefMAX 000.000

Remote control (REMOTE) [0] Function:

This parameter allows manual setting of the desired
Local control (LOCAL) [1]
reference value (speed or reference for the selected
configuration, depending on the choice made in pa-
Function:
There is a choice of two methods of controlling the FC rameter 013).
The unit follows the configuration selected in parame-
motor: Remote control [0] and Local control [1].
ter 100, provided that Process regulation, closed loop
[3] has been selected.
Description of choice:
If Remote control [0] is selected, the FC motor can be
controlled via: Description of choice:
Local [1] must be selected in parameter 002 for this
1. The control terminals or the serial communi- parameter to be used.
cation port . The set value is saved in the case of a voltage dropout,
2. The [START] key. However, this cannot over- see parameter 019.
rule Stop commands (also start-disable) en- In this parameter Data Change Mode is not exited au-
tered via the digital inputs or the serial tomatically (after time out).
communication port. Local reference cannot be set via the serial communi-
cation port.
3. The [STOP], [JOG] and [RESET] keys, pro-
vided that these are active (see parameters
Warning: Since the value set is remem-
014, 015 and 017).
bered after the power has been cut, the
If Local control [1] is selected, the FC motor can be motor may start without warning when the
controlled via: power is reinstated; if parameter 019 is
1. The [START] key. However, this cannot over- changed to Auto restart, use saved ref.
ride Stop commands on the digital terminals [0].

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004 Active Setup Setups 1 [1] and 2 [2] are individual Setups which can
(ACTIVE SETUP) be used as required. They can be programmed freely,
Value: regardless of the Setup selected as the Active Setup
and thus controlling the functions of the FC motor.
Factory Setup (FACTORY SETUP) [0]
Setup 1 (SETUP 1) [1] NB!
Setup 2 (SETUP 2) [2] If a general change of data or a copying to
Multi Setup (MULTI SETUP) [5] the Active Setup is effected, this immedi-
ately affects the functioning of the unit.
Function:
The choice in this parameter defines the Setup number
you want to control the functions of the FC motor.
006 Copying of Setups
All parameters can be programmed in two individual (SETUP COPY)
parameter Setups, Setup 1 and Setup 2. In addition,
Value:
there is a pre-programmed Setup, called Factory Set-
No copying (NO COPY) [0]
up, that cannot be modified.
Copy to Setup 1 from # (COPY TO SETUP 1) [1]
Copy to Setup 2 from # (COPY TO SETUP 2) [2]
Description of choice:
Factory Setup [0] contains the factory data. Can be Copy to Setup all from # (COPY TO ALL) [5]
used as a data source if the other Setups are to be # = the Setup selected in parameter 005
returned to a known state.
Parameters 005 and 006 allow copying from one Set- Function:
up to the other. A copy is made from the Setup selected in parameter
005 to one of the other Setups or to all the other Setups
Setups 1 [1] and 2 [2] are two individual Setups that simultaneously.
can be selected as required.
Multi-Setup [5] is used if remote-mounting switching NB!
between Setups is desired. Terminals 2, 3, 4, and 5 as Copying is only possible in Stop Mode
well as the serial communication port can be used for (motor stopped on a Stop command).
switching between Setups. Copying will take max. 3 seconds and has
ended when parameter 006 has returned
to value 0.
005 Programming Setup
(EDIT SETUP)
Value:
007 LCP copy
Factory Setup (FACTORY SETUP) [0]
(LCP COPY)
Setup 1 (SETUP 1) [1]
Value:
Setup 2 (SETUP 2) [2]
No copying (NO COPY) [0]
Active Setup (ACTIVE SETUP) [5]
Upload all parameters (UPLOAD ALL PAR-
AM) [1]
Function:
The choice is of the Setup in which programming Download all parameters (DOWNLOAD ALL) [2]
(change of data) is to occur during operation. It is pos- Download power-independent par.
sible to programme the two Setups independently of (DOWNLOAD SIZE INDEP.) [3]
the Setup selected as the Active Setup (selected in
parameter 004). Function:
Parameter 007 is used if it is desired to use the inte-
grated copying function of the control panel. You can
Description of choice:
therefore easily copy parameter value(s) from one FC
The Factory Setup [0] contains the factory data and can
motor to another.
be used as a data source if the other Setups are to be
returned to a known state.

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Description of choice: Power [HP] (POWER [hp] [US]) [9]

Select Upload all parameters [1] if all parameter values Motor voltage [V] (MOTOR VOLTAGE [V]) [11]
are to be transmitted to the control panel. Select DC link voltage [V] (DC LINK VOLTAGE [V]) [12]
Download all parameters [2] if all transmitted parameter
Thermal load, FC [%] (FC THERMAL [%]) [14]
values are to be copied to the FC motor on which the
Hours run [Hours] (RUNNING HOURS) [15]
control panel has been mounted. Select Download
power-independent par. [3] if only the power-independ- Digital input [Binary code] (DIGITAL INPUT
ent parameters are to be downloaded. This is used if [BIN]) [16]
downloading to a FC motor that has a different rated External reference [%] (EXTERNAL REF
power than the one from where the parameter Setup [%]) [21]
originates. Status word [Hex] (STATUS WORD [HEX]) [22]
Heat sink temp. [°C] (HEATSINK TEMP [°C]) [25]
NB!
Alarm word [Hex] (ALARM WORD [HEX]) [26]
Uploading/Downloading can only be car-
Control word [Hex] (CONTROL WORD
ried out in the Stop mode and only be-
[HEX]) [27]
tween units with the same major data-
base version (see par. 626 value Warning word 1 [Hex]
major.minor) (WARNING WORD 1 [HEX]) [28]
Warning word 2 [Hex]
(EXTENDED STATUS WORD [HEX]) [29]

008 Display scaling of motor frequency Analog input 1 [mA] (ANALOG INPUT 1
[mA]) [30]
(FREQUENCY SCALE)
Analog input 2 [V] (ANALOG INPUT 2 [V]) [31]
Value:
0.01 - 100.00 [1 - 10000] Function:
1.00 [100] This parameter allows a choice of the data value to be
displayed in line 2 of the display.
Function: Parameters 010-012 enable the use of three additional
This parameter chooses the factor to be multiplied by data values to be displayed in line 1.
the motor frequency, fM, for presentation in the display, For display read-outs, press the [DISPLAY/STATUS]
when parameters 009-012 have been set for Frequen- button, see also page 31.
cy x Scaling [5].
NB!
Description of choice: In parameter 009, "none" [0] cannot be
Set the desired scaling factor. selected.

Description of choice:
009 Display line 2
Reference [%] corresponds to the total reference (sum
(DISPLAY LINE 2) of digital/analogue/preset/bus/freeze ref./ catch-up
Value: and slow-down).
None [0] Reference [unit] gives the sum of the references using
Reference [%] (REFERENCE [%]) [1] the unit stated on the basis of configuration in param-
Reference [unit] (REFERENCE [UNIT]) [2] eter 100 (Hz, Hz and rpm).
Feedback [unit] gives the status value of terminal 1 and
Feedback [unit] (FEEDBACK [UNIT]) [3]
2 using the unit/scale selected in parameter 414, 415
Frequency [Hz] (FREQUENCY [Hz]) [4]
and 416.
Frequency x Scaling [-] (FREQUENCY X Frequency [Hz] gives the motor frequency, i.e. the out-
SCALE) [5] put frequency to the motor.
Motor current [A] (MOTOR CURRENT [A]) [6] Frequency x Scaling [-] corresponds to the present mo-
Torque [%] (TORQUE [%]) [7] tor frequency fM multiplied by a factor (scaling) set in
Power [kW] (POWER [kW]) [8] parameter 008.

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Motor current [A] states the phase current of the motor Function:
measured as effective value. This parameter enables a choice of the first of three
Torque [%] gives the current motor load in relation to data values to be shown on the display, line 1, position
the rated motor torque. 1.
Power [kW] states the actual power consumed by the
motor in kW.
Description of choice:
Power [HP] states the actual power consumed by the
There is a choice of 24 different data values, see pa-
motor in HP.
rameter 009.
Motor voltage [V] states the voltage supplied to the
motor.
DC link voltage [V] states the intermediate circuit volt-
011 Display line 1.2
age in the FC motor.
Thermal load, FC [%] states the calculated/ estimated (DISPLAY LINE 1.2)
thermal load on the FC motor. 100% is the cut-out limit. Value:
Hours run [Hours] states the number of hours that the Motor current [A] [1]
motor has run since the latest reset in parameter 619.
See parameter 009
Digital input [Binary code] states the signal states from
the 4 digital terminals (2, 3, 4 and 5). Input 5 corre- Function:
sponds to the bit at the far left. '0' = no signal, '1' = This parameter enables a choice of the second of the
connected signal. three data values to be shown on the display, line 1,
External reference [%] gives the sum of the external position 2.
reference as a percentage (the sum of analogue/ For Display read-outs, press the [DISPLAY/STATUS]
pulse/bus). button, see also page 31.
Status word [Hex] gives the status word sent via the
serial communication port in Hex code from the FC
Description of choice:
motor.
There is a choice of 24 different data values, see pa-
Heat sink temp. [°C] states the present heat sink tem-
rameter 009.
perature of the FC motor. The cut-out limit is 90 ± 5°C;
cutting back in occurs at 60 ± 5°C.
Alarm word [Hex] indicates one or several alarms in a
012 Display line 1.3
Hex code. See page 74.
Control word [Hex] indicates the control word for the (DISPLAY LINE 1.3)
FC motor. See Serial communication. Value:
Warning word 1 [Hex] indicates one or more warnings Power [kW] [8]
in a Hex code. See page 74 for further information.
See parameter 009
Extended status word [Hex] indicates one or more sta-
tus states in a Hex code. See page 74 for further Function:
information. This parameter enables a choice of the third of the
Analog input 1 [mA] states the signal value on terminal three data values to be shown on the display, line 1,
1. position 3.
Analog input 2[V] states the signal value on terminal 2. Display read-outs are made by pressing the [DIS-
PLAY/STATUS] button, see also page 31.

010 Display line 1.1

Description of choice:
(DISPLAY LINE 1.1) There is a choice of 24 different data values, see pa-
Value: rameter 009.
Reference [%] [1]
See parameter 009.

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does not correspond to the reversing signal (negative
Local Control/Configuration as param- reference), the motor frequency fM will be set at 0 Hz.
013
eter 100
Shift from LCP digital control and open loop to Remote
(LOCAL CTRL/CONFIG.)
control:
Value: The selected configuration (parameter 100) will be ac-
Local not active (DISABLE) [0] tive. Shifts are effected without any abrupt movement.
LCP control and open loop.
Shift from Remote control to LCP control/as parameter
(LCP CTRL/OPEN LOOP) [1]
100 or LCP digital control/as parameter 100.
LCP digital control and open loop. The present reference will be maintained. If the refer-
(LCP+DIG CTRL/OP.LOOP) [2] ence signal is negative, the local reference will be set
LCP control/as parameter 100. at 0.
(LCP CTRL/AS P100) [3]
Shift from LCP control/as parameter 100 or LCP re-
LCP digital control/as parameter 100. mote control as parameter 100 to Remote control.
(LCP+DIG CTRL/AS P100) [4] The reference will be replaced by the active reference
signal from the remote control..
Function:
This is where the desired function is to be selected if
Local control has been chosen in parameter 002. See
014 Local stop
also the description of parameter 100.
(LOCAL STOP)
Value:
Description of choice:
If Local not active [0] is selected, a possible setting of Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
Local reference via parameter 003 is blocked. It is only Possible (ENABLE) [1]
possible to change to Local not active [0] from one of
the other setting options in parameter 013, when the Function:
FC motor has been set to Remote control [0] in pa- This parameter disables/enables the local stop func-
rameter 002. tion in question from the control panel. This key is used
when parameter 002 has been set for Remote control
LCP control and open loop [1] is used when the speed [0] or Local [1].
is to be adjustable (in Hz) via parameter 003, when the
FC motor has been set to Local control [1] in parameter
002. Description of choice:
If Disable [0] is selected in this parameter, the [STOP]
If parameter 100 has not been set to Speed regulation key will be inactive.
open loop [0], switch to Speed regulation open loop [0].
LCP digital control and open loop [2] functions as LCP NB!
control and open loop [1], the only difference being that If Enable is selected, the [STOP] key over-
when parameter 002 has been set to Local operation rules all Start commands.
[1], the motor is controlled via the digital inputs.
LCP control/as parameter 100 [3] is selected if the ref-
erence is to be set via parameter 003. 015 Local jog
LCP digital control/as parameter 100 [4] functions as (LOCAL JOGGING)
LCP control/as parameter 100 [3], although, when pa- Value:
rameter 002 has been set to Local operation [1], the Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
motor may be controlled via the digital inputs.
Possible (ENABLE) [1]

NB!
Function:
Shift from Remote control to LCP digital
In this parameter, the jog function can be enabled/ dis-
control and open loop:
abled on the control panel.

The present motor frequency and direction of rotation

must be maintained. If the present direction of rotation

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Description of choice: Locked (LOCKED) [1]

If Disable [0] is selected in this parameter, the [JOG]
key will be inactive. Function:
In this parameter, the software can "lock" the control,
which means that data changes cannot be made via
016 Local reversing LCP 2 (however, this is still possible via the serial com-
munication port).
(LOCAL REVERSING)
Value:
Description of choice:
Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
If Locked [1] is selected, data changes cannot be
Possible (ENABLE) [1]
made.
Function:
In this parameter, the reversing function can be ena-
bled/disabled on the control panel. This key can only Operating state at power up, local con-
019
be used if parameter 002 has been set to Local oper- trol
ation [1] and parameter 013 to LCP control with open (POWER UP ACTION)
loop [1] or LCP control as parameter 100 [3]. Value:
Auto restart, use saved ref. (AUTO RE-
Description of choice: START) [0]
If Disable [0] is selected in this parameter, the [FWD/ Forced stop, use saved ref. (LOCAL=STOP) [1]
REV] key will be inactive. Forced stop, set ref. to 0 (LOCAL=STOP,
See parameter 200. REF=0) [2]

Function:
017 Local reset of trip Setting of the desired operating mode when the mains
(LOCAL RESET) voltage is reconnected.
This function can only be active in connection with
Value:
Local control [1] in parameter 002.
Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
Possible (ENABLE) [1]
Description of choice:
Function: Auto restart, use saved ref. [0] is selected if the unit is
In this parameter, the reset function can be selected/ to start up with the same local reference (set in pa-
removed from the keyboard. This key can be used rameter 003) and the same start/stop conditions (given
when parameter 002 has been set for Remote control via the [START/STOP] keys) that the FC motor had
[0] or Local control [1]. before it was switched off.
Forced stop, use saved ref. [1] is used if the unit is to
remain stopped when the mains voltage is connected,
Description of choice:
until the [START] key is pressed. After the start com-
If Disable [0] is selected in this parameter, the [RESET]
mand, the local reference used is set in parameter 003.
key will be inactive.
Forced stop, set ref. to 0 [2] is selected if the unit is to
remain stopped when the mains voltage is connected.
NB!
Local reference (parameter 003) is reset.
Only select Disable [0] if an external reset
signal has been connected via the digital
NB!
inputs.
In remote controlled operation (parameter
002), the start/stop condition at power up
will depend on the external control sig-
018 Lock for data change nals. If Latched start is selected in param-
(DATA CHANGE LOCK) eter 332-335, the motor will remain stop-
Value: ped at power up.
Not locked (NOT LOCKED) [0]

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Parameter Group 1-** Load/Motor Description of choice:
If Constant torque [1] is selected, a load-dependent U/
100 Configuration f characteristic is obtained in which the output voltage
(CONFIG. MODE) is increased in the case of an increasing load (current)
Value: so as to maintain constant magnetisation of the motor.
Speed, open loop mode (SPEED OPEN Select Variable torque low [2], Variable torque medi-
LOOP) [0] um [3] or Variable torque high [4] if the load is square
Process, closed loop mode (centrifugal pumps, fans).
(PROCESS CLOSED LOOP) [1]

Function:
This parameter is used for selecting the configuration
to which the FC motor is to be adapted.

Description of choice:
If Speed, open loop mode [0] is selected, a normal
speed control (without feedback signal) is obtained,
but with automatic slip compensation, ensuring a near-
ly constant speed at varying loads. Compensations
are active, but may be disabled as required in param-
eter 133 - 136.
If Process, closed loop mode [3] is selected, the inter- NB!
nal process regulator will be activated, thereby ena- Slip compensation (parameter 136) and
bling accurate regulation of a process with respect to start (parameter 134) are not active if a
a given process signal. The process signal can be set variable torque is used.
using the actual process unit or as a percentage. A
feedback signal must be supplied from the process,
and the process setpoint must be adjusted. In process
closed loop both directions is not allowed in parameter 102 Motor power
200. (MOTOR POWER)
Value:
NB! XX.XX kW - depends on the FC motor [XXXX]
This is only possible in Stop Mode (motor
stopped on a Stop command). Function:
Read only parameter.

101 Torque characteristics

(TORQUE CHARACT) 103 Motor voltage
Value: (MOTOR VOLTAGE)
Constant torque (CONSTANT TORQUE) [1] Value:
Variable torque: low (VAR.TORQUE: LOW) [2] XX V- depends on the FC motor [XX]
Var. torque: medium (VAR.TORQUE: MEDI-
UM) [3] Function:
Variable torque: high (VAR.TORQUE: HIGH) [4] Read only parameter.

Function:
In this parameter, the principle for adjusting the U/f
characteristics of the FC motor to the torque charac-
teristics of the load is selected.

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The system torque is estimated based on the DC-link
104 Motor frequency and fed back to a proportional gain controller.
(MOTOR FREQUENCY) At a unit dependent level of active motor current the
Value: controller is disabled.
XX.X Hz - depends on the FC motor [XXX]
Description of choice:
Function: Set the grade of proportional gain for the torque feed-
Read only parameter. back between 0% (OFF) and 100%.

118 Resonance damping cut out

105 Motor current
(RESONANCE CUT OUT)
(MOTOR CURRENT)
Value:
Value:
0-200% [0-200]
XX.X X A- depends on the FC motor. [XXXX]
Motor dependent
Function:
Function:
Read only parameter.
High-frequency resonance can be eliminated by set-
ting parameter 117 and 118.

106 Rated motor speed Description of choice:

Adjust the percentage of load from where the reso-
(MOTOR NOM. SPEED)
nance damping function should no longer be active.
Value:
XX rpm - depends on the FC motor [XX]
126 DC braking time
Function:
Read only parameter. (DC BRAKING TIME)
Value:
0.0 - 60.0 sec. [0-600]
10.0 sec. [100]
117 Resonance damping
DC braking see P132
(RESONANCE DAMP.)
Value: Function:
OFF - 100% [OFF -100] This parameter is for setting the DC braking time for
OFF %. [OFF] which the DC braking voltage (parameter 132) is to be
active.
Function: 0.0 sec. = OFF
It is possible to optimise the resonance damping. The
grade of the influence is adjusted in this parameter.
Description of choice:
The value may be set between 0% (OFF) and 100%.
Set the desired time.
100% corresponds to the unit dependent max. allowed
proportional gain. Default value is OFF.

NB! 127 DC brake cut-in frequency

Vibrations cannot be removed in all cases (DC BRAKE CUT-IN)
at no load function or high switching fre- Value:
quency. Vibrations are motor dependent. 0.0 - fMAX (parameter 202) [0 -]
Description of functionality: 0.0 Hz = OFF [0]
DC braking see P132

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Function:
This parameter is for setting the DC brake cut-in fre- NB!
quency at which the DC braking voltage (parameter The DC braking voltage cannot be used
132) is to be active, in connection with a Stop com- as a holding brake.
mand.

Description of choice: 133 Start voltage

Set the desired frequency.
(START VOLTAGE)
Value:
0.00 - 100.00 V [0-10000]
128 Motor thermal protection
Depends on motor
(MOTOR THERM. PROTEC.)
Value: Function:
No protection (NO PROTECTION) [0] You can set the motor voltage below the field weak-
ening point independently of the motor current. Use
Function: this parameter to compensate too low starting torque.
Read only parameter
Please refer to section FCM 300 Thermal protection. The start voltage is the voltage at 0 Hz.

NB!
If the start voltage is set too high, it can
lead to magnetic saturation and motor
132 DC braking voltage
overheating; the FC motor may trip.
(DC BRAKE VOLTAGE) Therefore take care when using the start
Value: voltage.
0 - 100 % [0-100]
0% [0] Description of choice:
Set the desired start voltage.
Function:
DC braking:
If the stator in an asynchronous is supplied with DC
134 Load compensation
voltage, a braking torque will arise.
(LOAD COMPENSATION)
The braking torque depends on the selected DC brak-
ing voltage. Value:
For applying a braking torque by means of DC braking 0.0 - 300.0 % [0-3000]
the rotating field (AC) in the motor is exchanged with 100.0 % [1000]
a stationary field (DC)˙
The DC braking will be active when below cut in fre- Function:
quency and stop is activated at the same time. P126, In this parameter, the load characteristic is set. By in-
P127 and P132 are used for the control of the DC creasing the load compensation, the motor is given an
braking. extra voltage and frequency supplement at increasing
The DC braking can also be activated directly by a loads. This is used e.g. in motors/applications in which
digital input. there is a big difference between the full-load current
and idle-load current of the motor.
Function:
The braking torque depends on the selected DC brak-
NB!
ing voltage. The DC braking voltage is stated as a
If the value is too high the FC motor can
percentage of maximum braking voltage.
trip due to overcurrent.

Description of choice:
Set the desired voltage as a specified percentage of
maximum braking voltage.

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Description of choice: 137 DC holding voltage

If the factory setting is not adequate, load compensa- (DC HOLD VOLTAGE)
tion must be set to enable the motor to start at the given Value:
load. 0 - 100 % [0-100]
0 (OFF) % [0]
Should be set to 0% in case of quick load
changes. Too high load compensation
Function:
may lead to instability.
This parameter is used to uphold the motor function
(holding torque) or to pre-heat the motor. DC holding
voltage is active at stopped motor when it is set at a
135 U/f ratio value which is different from 0. Coasting stop will de-
activate the function.
(U/F RATIO)
Value:
Description of choice:
0.00 - 20.00 V/Hz [0-2000]
Enter a percentage value.
Motor dependent

Function:
138 Brake cut out frequency
The output voltage to the motor can be adjusted on a
linear basis from 0 to rated frequency. (BRAKE RELEASE)
Value:
0.5 - 132 Hz (parameter 200) [5-]
3.0 Hz [30]

Function:
Here the frequency at which the external brake is to be
released is selected via output set in parameter 323 or
340 during running.

Description of choice:
Set desired frequency.

139 Brake cut in frequency at activated stop

136 Slip compensation
(BRAKE CUT IN)
(SLIP COMP.)
Value:
Value:
0.5 - 132 Hz (parameter 200) [5-]
-500.0 - +500.0 % [-5000 - +5000]
3.0 Hz [30]
100.0 % [1000]
Function:
Function:
Here the frequency at which the external brake is to be
The rated slip compensation (factory setting) is calcu-
activated is selected via output set in parameter 323
lated on the basis of the motor parameters. In param-
or 340 when the motor is ramping down to stop.
eter 136 the slip compensation can be adjusted in
detail. Optimizing makes the motor speed less load
dependent. This function is not active at the same time Description of choice:
as variable torque (parameter 101). Set the desired frequency.
See below speed profile for brake function.

Description of choice:
Enter a % value of rated slip compensation.

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147 Setup of motor type

(SETUP OF MOTOR TYPE)
Value:
Depends on unit
Function:
This is where to select the specific motor at which the
spare part unit is to be installed.

NB!
This parameter will only be changeable in
spare part units.
Please check software version number in
parameter 624.
If software version = 2.61:
After changing parameter 147, please set
parameter 620 to initialize [3] and power
off and on again.
If software version > 2.61:
After changing parameter 147, please
switch power off and on again.
Please note that the actions above will
put the drive into factory settings (ex-
cept for parameters 500, and 600-605).

Description of choice:
Select the choice of motor according to motor brand,
numbers of poles and power size.
Example: ATB STD-4-075 means ATB 4 pole 0.75 kW
motor.

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Parameter Group 2-** References/Limits 201 Min. output frequency
(MIN OUTPUT FREQ)
200 Rotation direction
Value:
(ROTATION)
0.0 HZ - fMAX (parameter 202) [0 -]
Value:
0.0 HZ [0]
Only clockwise,
(Only clockwise) [0] Function:
Both directions, In this parameter, a minimum motor frequency limit
0-132 Hz can be selected that corresponds to the minimum fre-
(132 Hz BOTH DIRECTIONS) [1] quency at which the motor is to run.
Only counterclockwise, 0-132 Hz The minimum frequency can never be higher than the
(132Hz COUNTERCLOCKW.) [2] maximum frequency, fMAX.

Function: If Both directions has been selected in parameter 200,

This parameter guarantees protection against unwan- the minimum frequency is of no significance.
ted reversing.
Using Process, closed loop mode (parameter 100) pa- Description of choice:
rameter 200 must not be changed to Both directions A value from 0.0 Hz to the max. frequency selected in
[1]. parameter 202 (fMAX) can be chosen.

Description of choice:
202 Max. output frequency
Select the desired direction seen from the motor drive
end. (MAX OUTPUT FREQ)
Value:
Note that if Only clockwise, 0-132 Hz [0] /Only coun-
fMIN (parameter 201) - fRANGE (132 Hz, par. 200)
terclockwise, 0-132 Hz [2] is selected, the output fre-
quency will be limited to the range fMIN - f MAX. fRANGE

If Both directions, 0-132 Hz [1] is selected, the output Function:

frequency will be limited to the range ± f MAX (the min- In this parameter, a maximum motor frequency can be
imum frequency is of no significance). selected that corresponds to the highest frequency at
which the motor is to run.
NB!
This is only possible in Stop Mode (motor See also parameter 205.
stopped on a Stop command). Ramp will
be followed, if no set up change. Description of choice:
A value from fMIN to 132 Hz can be selected.
NB!
If parameter 200, selection of direction, is
set for different values in the 2 setups, and 203 Reference/feedback range
the setup is changed during operation, the
(REF/FEEDB. RANGE)
direction changes without ramping. In
Value:
such cases trip may occur and that may
reduce the service life of the power mod- Min - Max (MIN - MAX) [0]
ule, as well as it may be harmful to the - Max - + Max (-MAX-+MAX) [1]
application.
Function:
Therefore! This parameter decides whether the reference signal
It is recommended not to set parameter 200 for dif- is to be positive or can be both positive and negative.
ferent values in the 2 setups. If that should be neces-
sary the user must make sure that setup changes are
only made with stopped motor.

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NB!
Analogue input (reference/feedback) can 207 Ramp-up time 1
only be positive. (RAMP UP TIME 1)
Value:
Choose Min - Max [0] if Process, closed loop mode has 0.15 - 3600.00 sec. [5 -360000]
been selected in parameter 100.
3.00 sec. [300]

Description of choice: Function:

Choose the desired range. The ramp-up time is the acceleration time from 0 Hz to
the rated motor frequency fM,N (parameter 104). This
presupposes that the current limit is not reached (to be
204 Minimum reference set in parameter 221).
(MIN. REFERENCE)
Value:
-100,000.000 - RefMAX (par. 205) [-100000000 -]
0.000 [0]
Depends on parameter 100.

Function:
The Minimum reference gives the minimum setting that
can be assumed by the sum of all references.
Minimum reference is only active if Min - Max [0] has
been set in parameter 203; however, it is always active
in Process, closed loop mode (parameter 100).

Description of choice: Description of choice:

Is only active when parameter 203 has been set to Min Program the desired ramp-up time.
- Max [0].
Set the desired value.
208 Ramp-down time 1
(RAMP DOWN TIME 1)
205 Maximum reference Value:
(MAX. REFERENCE) 0.15 - 3600.00 sec. [5 - 360000]
Value: 3.00 sec. [300]
RefMIN (parameter
204)-100,000,000 [-100000000] Function:
50.000 HZ [50000] The ramp-down time is the deceleration time from the
rated motor frequency fM,N (parameter 104) to 0 Hz
Function: provided there is no over-voltage in the inverter be-
The Maximum reference gives the highest value that cause of regenerative operation of the motor, and the
can be assumed by the sum of all references. If pa- current limit is not reached (to be set in parameter
rameter 100 has been selected to open loop the max. 221).
setting is 132 Hz.
If closed loop has been selected the maximum refer- Description of choice:
ence cannot be set higher than the maximum feedback Program the desired ramp-down time.
(parameter 415).

Description of choice:
Set the desired value.

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209 Ramp-up time 2 tor, and the current limit is not reached (to be set in
(RAMP UP TIME 2) parameter 221).
Value:
0.15 - 3600.00 sec. [5 -360000]
3.00 sec. [300]

Function:
The ramp-up time is the acceleration time from 0 Hz to
the rated motor frequency fM,N (parameter 104). This
presupposes that the current limit is not reached (to be
set in parameter 221).

Description of choice:
Program the desired ramp-up time.
Shift from ramp 1 to ramp 2 by activating ramp 2 via a
digital input. The jog ramp time starts if a jog signal is given via the
digital inputs or the serial communication port.

210 Ramp-down time 2 Description of choice:

(RAMP DOWN TIME 2) Set the desired ramp time.
Value:
0.15 - 3600.00 sec. [5 - 360000]
3.00 sec. [300] 212 Quick stop ramp-down time
(Q STOP RAMP TIME)
Function: Value:
The ramp-down time is the deceleration time from the
0.15 - 3600.00 sec. [5 - 360000]
rated motor frequency fM,N (parameter 104) to 0 Hz
3.00 sec. [300]
provided there is no over-voltage in the inverter be-
cause of regenerative operation of the motor, and the
Function:
current limit is not reached (to be set in parameter
The ramp-down time is the deceleration time from the
221).
rated motor frequency to 0 Hz, provided there is no
over-voltage in the inverter because of regenerative
Description of choice: operation of the motor, and the current limit is not
Program the desired ramp-down time. reached (to be set in parameter 221).
Shift from ramp 1 to ramp 2 by activating ramp 2 via a
Quick-stop is activated by means of a signal on one of
digital input
the digital input terminals (2-5), or via the serial com-
munication port.

211 Jog ramp time

Description of choice:
(JOG RAMP TIME)
Program the desired ramp-down time.
Value:
0.15 - 3600.00 sec. [5 - 360000]
3.00 sec. [300]

Function:
The jog ramp time is the acceleration/deceleration
time from 0 Hz to the rated motor frequency fM,N (pa-
rameter 104), provided there is no over-voltage in the
inverter because of regenerative operation of the mo-

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215 Preset reference 1
213 Jog frequency
(PRESET REF. 1)
(JOG FREQUENCY) 216 Preset reference 2
Value: (PRESET REF. 2)
0.0 HZ - parameter 202 [0 -] Value:
10.0 HZ [100] -100.00 % - +100.00 % [-10000 - +10000]

Function: % of the reference range/external reference

The jog frequency fJOG is the fixed output frequency at 0.00% [0]
which the FC motor is running when the jog function is
activated. Function:
Two different preset references can be programmed
in parameters 215-216.
Description of choice:
Set the desired frequency. The preset reference is stated as a percentage of the
value Ref MAX or as a percentage of the other external
references, depending on the choice made in param-
214 Reference function eter 214. If a RefMIN≠ 0 has been programmed, the
(REF FUNCTION) preset reference as a percentage will be calculated on
Value: the basis of the difference between RefMAX and
RefMIN, following the value is added to RefMIN.
Sum (SUM) [0]
External/preset (EXTERNAL/PRESET) [2]
Description of choice:
Function: Set the fixed reference(s) that is/are to be the options.
It is possible to define how the preset references are To use the fixed references, it is necessary to have
to be added to the other references. For this purpose, selected Preset ref. enable on terminal 2, 3, 4, or 5
Sum is used. It is also possible - by using the External/ (parameters 332 - 335).
preset function - to select whether a shift between ex-
Choices between fixed references can be made by
ternal references and preset references is desired.
activating terminal 2, 3, 4, or 5 - see the table below.
Terminals 2/3/4/5
Description of choice:
If Sum [0] is selected, one of the adjusted preset ref- Preset reference
erences (parameters 215-216) is added as a percent- Preset reference 1 0
age of the maximum possible reference. Preset reference 2 1
If External/preset [2] is selected, it is possible to shift
between external references or preset references via
terminal 2, 3, 4, or 5 (parameter 332, 333, 334, or 335). NB!
Preset references will be a percentage value of the The parameter 215-216 setting automati-
reference range. cally will be the setting of parameter
241-242 as well. Parameter 241-247 can
External reference is the sum of the analogue refer-
be used for up to 7 preset references.
ences, pulses and bus references.

NB!
If Sum is selected, one of the preset ref-
erences will always be active. If the preset
references are to be without influence,
they should be set to 0 % (as in the factory
setting).

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219 Catch up/slow down value

(CATCH UP/SLW DWN)
Value:
0.00 - 100.00 % [0 - 10000]
0.00 % [0]

Function:
This parameter enables the entry of a percentage val-
ue (relative) which will either be added to or deducted
from the actual reference.

Description of choice:
If Catch up has been selected via one of the terminals
2, 3, 4, or 5 (parameters 332 - 335), the percentage
(relative) value selected in parameter 219 will be add-
ed to the total reference.
If Slow down has been selected via one of the termi-
nals 2, 3, 4, or 5 (parameters 332 - 335), the percent-
age (relative) value selected in parameter 219 will be
deducted from the total reference.

221 Current limit for motor mode

(CURRENT LIMIT)
Value:
Min. limit (XX.X) - max. limit Description of choice:
(XXX.X) Set the desired % of current.
in % of IRATED [XXX - XXXX]
NB!
Max. limit (XXX.X) [XXXX] The setting is limited to 160%, but for mo-
IRATED = rated motor current tors with 2 poles (0.55 + 1.1 kW), the
Min. limit = magnetising current in % of IRATED setting is limited to 120% which corre-
Max. limit = unit dependent limit in % of IRATED sponds to 160% torque, setting 73% cor-
responds to 100% torque.
Function:
This function is relevant for all application configura-
tions; speed and process regulation. This is where to
229 Frequency bypass, bandwidth
set the current limit for motor operation.
(FREQ BYPASS B.W.)
Value:
0 (OFF) - 100% [0-100]
0 (OFF) % [0]

Function:
Some SYSTEMs call for some output frequencies to
be avoided because of resonance problems in the
SYSTEM.
In parameters 230-231 these output frequencies can
be programmed for bypassing (Frequency bypass). In

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this parameter (229), a bandwidth can be defined on Function:
either side of these frequency bypasses. Seven different reference presets can be programmed
in parameters 241 - 247 reference preset. The refer-
Description of choice: ence preset is stated as a percentage of the value
The bypass band is the bypass frequency +/- half the RefMAX or as a percentage of the other external refer-
set bandwidth. ences, depending on the choice made in parameter
214. If a RefMIN ≠ 0 has been programmed, the refer-
A percentage of the setting in parameters 230-231 is
ence preset as a percentage will be calculated on the
selected.
basis of the difference between RefMAX and RefMIN fol-
lowing the value is added to Ref MIN.
The choice between reference presets can be made
230 Frequency bypass 1
via the digital inputs or via serial communication.
(FREQ. BYPASS 1)
231 Frequency bypass 2
Description of choice:
(FREQ. BYPASS 2)
Set the fixed reference(s) that is/are to be the option.
Value:
See P332, P333, P334 and P335 Description of
0.0 - 132 Hz (parameter 200) [0 -]
choice, where the description of the digital input set up
0.0 Hz [0] is given.

Function:
Some SYSTEMs call for some output frequencies to
be avoided because of resonance problems in the
SYSTEM.

Description of choice:
Enter the frequencies to be avoided.
See also parameter 229.

241 Reference preset 1

(REF PRESET 1)
242 Reference preset 2
(REF PRESET 2)
243 Reference preset 3
(REF PRESET 3)
244 Reference preset 4
(REF PRESET 4)
245 Reference preset 5
(REF PRESET 5)
246 Reference preset 6
(REF PRESET 6)
247 Reference preset 7
(REF PRESET 7)
Value:
-100.00 % - +100.00 % [-10000 - +10000]
% of the reference range/external reference
0.00% [0]

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Parameter Group 3-** Input/Output
318 Function after time out
317 Time out (LIVE ZERO FUNCT.)
(LIVE ZERO TIME OUT) Value:
Value: Off (OFF) [0]
1 - 99 sec. [1 - 99] Stop and trip (STOP AND TRIP) [5]
10 sec. [10]
Function:
Function: This parameter allows a choice of the function to be
If the value of the reference signal connected to the activated if the value of the reference signal connected
input, terminal 1, falls below 50% of the setting in pa- to the input, terminal 1, falls below 50% of the setting
rameter 336 for a period longer than the time set in in parameter 336 for a period longer than the time set
parameter 317, the function selected in parameter 318 in parameter 317.
will be activated. If a time-out function (parameter 318) occurs at the
same time as a bus time-out function (parameter 514),
Description of choice: the time-out function (parameter 318) will be activated.
Set the desired time.

323 Terminal X102, relay function (RELAY FUNC.)

Settings:
No function (NO OPERATION) [0]
Ready signal (UNIT READY) [1]
Enable, no warning (ENABLE/NO WARNING) [2]
Running (RUNNING) [3]
Running, no warning (RUNNING NO WARNING) [4]
Running on reference, no warning (RUNNING ON REFERENCE) [5]
Fault (FAULT) [6]
Fault or warning (FAULT OR WARNING) [7]
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [8]
Thermal warning (THERMAL WARNING) [9]
Reversing (REVERSE) [10]
Control word bit 11 (CONTROL WORD BIT 11) [11]
Control word bit 12 (CONTROL WORD BIT 12) [12]
Mechanical brake (MECHANICAL BRAKE) [20]

Sleep mode (SLEEP MODE) [21]

The relay output can be used to give the present status Running no warning, A start command has been given.
or a warning. No warning.

Relay Running on reference, no warning, speed according to

1 - 3 break, 1 - 2 make reference.
Max. 250 V AC, 5Amp. Fault, output is activated by alarm.
Fault or warning, the output is activated by alarm or
warning.
Description of choice:
Current limit, the current limit in parameter 221 has
Unit Ready signal, the FC motor is ready for use.
been exceeded.
Enable/no warning, the FC motor is ready for use; no
Thermal warning, above the temperature limit in the
start or stop command has been given (start/ disable).
frequency converter.
No warning.
Reverse. Logic '1' = relay activated, 24 V DC on the
Running, A start command has been given.
output when the direction of rotation of the motor is

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clockwise. Logic '0' = relay not activated, no signal on
the output, when the direction of rotation of the motor 331 Terminal 1, analogue input current
is counter-clockwise. (AI [mA] 1 FUNCT)

Control word bit 11, if bit 11 = “1” in the control word Value:
(both Fieldbus Profile and FC Profile) the relay will be No operation (NO OPERATION) [0]
activated. Reference (REFERENCE) [1]
Control word bit 12, if bit 12 = “1” in the control word Feedback (FEEDBACK) [2]
(both Fieldbus Profile and FC Profile) the relay will be
Function:
activated.
This parameter allows a choice between the different
Mechanical brake, enables control of an optional ex- functions available for the input, terminal 1.
ternal mechanical brake (see also parameter 138 and
Scaling of the input signal is effected in parameters
139).
336 and 337.

Sleep mode, active when the unit is in sleep mode. See

Description of choice:
sectionSleep mode.
No operation. Is selected if the FC motor is not to react
to signals connected to the terminal.
Pulse reference/feedback, max. fre-
327 Reference. Is selected to enable change of reference
quency
(PULSE REF/FB MAX) by means of an analogue reference signal.

Value: If other inputs are connected, these are added up, tak-
100 - 70000 Hz [100 - 70000] ing account of their signs.
5000 HZ [5000] Feedback. Is selected if closed loop regulation with an
analogue signal is used.
Function:
In this parameter, the signal value is set that corre- NB!
sponds to the maximum reference/feedback value set If Reference or Feedback has been selec-
in parameter 205/415. ted on more than one terminal, these sig-
nals will be added.
Description of choice:
Set the desired pulse frequency.
332 Terminal 2, analogue/digital input
NB! (DIGITAL INPUT 2)
Frequency limit:
333 Terminal 3, digital input
Open collector 24 V: 8 kHz
(DIGITAL INPUT 3)
Push pull 24 V: 70 kHz
334 Terminal 4, digital input
(DIGITAL INPUT 4)
335 Terminal 5, digital input
(DIGITAL INPUT 5)

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Parameter 332 333 334 335

Digital input on terminal no. 2 3 4 5
Settings:
No function (NO OPERATION) [0] [0] [0] [0]
Reset (RESET) [1] [1] [1] [1]
Coasting stop, inverse (MOTOR COAST INVERSE) [2] [2] [2] [2]
Reset and coasting stop, inverse (RESET & COAST INV.) [3] [3] [3] [3]
Quick-stop, inverse (QUICK STOP INVERSE) [4] [4] [4] [4]
DC-braking, inverse (DC-BRAKE INVERSE) [5] [5] [5] [5]
Stop inverse (STOP INVERSE) [6] [6] [6] [6]
Start (START) [7] [7] [7] [7]
Latched start (LATCHED START) [8] [8] [8] [8]
Reversing (REVERSING) [9] [9] [9] [9]
Start reversing (START REVERSING) [10] [10] [10] [10]
Start clockwise, on (ENABLE FORWARD) [11] [11] [11] [11]
Start counter-clockwise, on (ENABLE REVERSE) [12] [12] [12] [12]
Jog (JOGGING) [13] [13] [13] [13]
Freeze reference (FREEZE REFERENCE) [14] [14] [14] [14]
Freeze output (FREEZE OUTPUT) [15] [15] [15] [15]
Speed up (SPEED UP) [16] [16] [16] [16]
Speed down (SPEED DOWN) [17] [17] [17] [17]
Selection of Setup (SETUP SELECT) [18] [18] [18] [18]
Catch-up (CATCH UP) [19] [19] [19] [19]
Slow-down (SLOW DOWN) [20] [20] [20] [20]
Preset reference (PRESET REF.) [21] [21] [21] [21]
Preset reference, on (PRESET REF. ON) [22] [22] [22] [22]
Precise stop, inverse (PRECISE STOP) [23]
Pulse reference (PULSE REFERENCE) [24]
Pulse feedback (PULSE FEEDBACK) [25]
Analogue reference (REFERENCE) [30]
Analogue feedback (FEEDBACK) [31]
Reset and start (RESET AND START) [32] [32] [32] [32]
Freeze reference and start (FREEZE REF AND START) [33] [33] [33] [33]
Ramp 2 (RAMP 2) [34] [34] [34] [34]
Start-ref bit 1 (START-REF BIT 1) [35] [35] [35] [35]
Start-ref bit 2 (START-REF BIT 2) [36] [36] [36] [36]
Start-ref bit 3 (START-REF BIT 3) [37] [37] [37] [37]

Function: Coasting stop, inverse is used for making the FC motor

In parameters 332-335 it is possible to choose be- run freely to stop. Logic '0' leads to coasting stop.
tween the different possible functions related to the Reset and coasting stop, inverse, is used for activating
inputs on terminals 2-5. The function options are coasting stop at the same time as reset.
shown in the table below.
Logic ‘0’ leads to coasting stop and reset.

Description of choice: Quick stop, inverse is used for stopping the motor in
No function is selected if the FC motor is not to react accordance with the quick-stop ramp (set in parameter
to signals transmitted to the terminal. 212).

Reset zeroes the FC motor after an alarm; however, Logic '0' leads to a quick-stop.
not all alarms can be reset without disconnecting from DC breaking, inverse is used for stopping the motor by
mains. energizing it with a DC voltage for a given time, see
parameters 126-132.

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Please note that this function is only active if the set- Freeze output - freezes the actual motor frequency
tings of parameters 126-132 is different from 0. Logic (Hz). The frozen motor frequency is now the point of
'0' leads to DC braking. enable/condition for Speed up and Speed down to be
Stop inverse is activated by interrupting the voltage to used.
the terminal. This means that if the terminal has no Freeze output overrides start/stand-by, slip compen-
voltage, the motor cannot run. The stop will be effected sation and closed loop process control.
in accordance with the selected ramp (parameters
If speed up/down is used, the speed change always
207/208).
follows the normal ramp (parameters 207/208) in the
range 0 - fM,N.
None of the above-mentioned stop com-
mands are to be used as disconnection Speed up and Speed down are selected if digital con-
switch in connection with repairs. Cut trol of the up/down speed is desired (motor potentiom-
mains instead. eter). This function is only active if Freeze reference or
Freeze output has been selected.
Start, is selected if a start/stop command is desired.
As long as there is a logic ‘1‘ on the terminal selected
Logic '1' = start, logic '0' = stop (stand-by).
for speed up, the reference or the output frequency will
Latched start - if a pulse is applied for min. 20 ms, the increase.
motor will start, provided no stop command. The motor
As long as there is a logic ‘1‘ on the terminal selected
stops if Stop inverse is activated briefly.
for speed down, the reference or the output frequency
Reversing is used for changing the direction of rotation will be reduced.
of the motor shaft. Logic "0" will not lead to reversing.
Pulses (logic ‘1‘ minimum high for 20 ms and a mini-
Logic "1" will lead to reversing. The reversing signal
mum pause of 20 ms) will lead to a change of speed
only changes the direction of rotation; it does not acti-
of 0.1% (reference) or 0.1 Hz (output frequency).
vate the start function.
Example:
Should not be used with Process, closed loop mode.
Terminal Freeze ref./
Start reversing, is used for start/stop and for reversing 2-5 2-5 Freeze output
with the same signal. No start signal is allowed at the No speed change 0 0 1
same time. Acts as latch start reversing, provided latch Speed down 0 1 1
start has been chosen for another terminal. Speed up 1 0 1
Should not be used with Process, closed loop mode. Speed down 1 1 1

Start clockwise is used if the motor shaft is only to be Selection of Setup, enables a choice of one of the two
able to rotate clockwise when starting. Setups; however, this presupposes that parameter
004 has been set to Multi Setup.
Should not be used with Process, closed loop mode.
Catch-up/Slow-down is selected if the reference value
Start counter-clockwise, on is used if the motor shaft is
is to be increased or reduced by a programmable per-
to be able to rotate counter-clockwise when started.
centage value set in parameter 219.
Should not be used with Process, closed loop mode. Slow-down Catch-up
Jog is used for overriding the output frequency to the Unchanged speed 0 0
jog frequency set in parameter 213. The ramp time can Reduced by %-value 1 0
be set in parameter 211. Jog is not active if a stop Increased by %-value 0 1
command has been given (start-disable). Reduced by %-value 1 1
Jog overrides stand-by. Preset reference enables a choice of one of the two
Freeze reference - freezes the actual reference. The preset references, in accordance with the table in pa-
frozen reference is now the point of enable/ condition rameter 215 and 216. To be active, Preset reference,
for Speed up and Speed down to be used. on has to be selected.

If speed up/down is used, the speed change always Preset reference is used for shifting between external
follows the normal ramp (parameters 207/208) in the reference and preset reference. It is assumed that Ex-
range 0 - RefMAX. ternal/preset [2] has been selected in parameter 214.
Logic '0' = external references active; logic '1' = one of
the two preset references is active.

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Precise stop corrects the ramp-down time to obtain a Digital inputs 2,3 and 4: P332 [choice 35 selected],
high repetitive accuracy of the stopping point. P333 [choice 36 selected] and P334 [choice 37 selec-
ted]
Pulse reference is selected if a pulse sequence (fre-
Input combination on the digital inputs 2,3 and 4: "010".
quency) of 0 Hz is used, corresponding to RefMIN,
This means REF PRESET 2 will be the preset speed.
parameter 204. The frequency is set in parameter 327,
Scaling of the input signal is effected in parameters
corresponding to Ref MAX.
338 and 339.
Pulse feedback is selected if a pulse sequence (fre-
quency) is selected as a feedback signal. See also NB!
parameter 327. If Reference or Feedback has been selec-
Analogue reference is selected to enable change of ted on more than one terminal, these sig-
reference by means of an analogue reference signal. nals will be added with signs.

If other inputs are connected, these are added up, tak-

ing account of their signs.
336 Terminal 1, min. scaling
Analogue feedback is selected if closed loop regulation
(AI 1 SCALE LOW)
with an analogue signal is used.
Value:
Reset and start is used for activating start at the same
0.0 - 20.0 mA [0 - 200]
time as reset.
0.0 mA [0]
Freeze reference and start, both a START and a
FREEZE REFERENCE command will be initiated. Function:
When using SPEED UP/SPEED DOWN both This parameter determines the value of the reference
FREEZE REFERENCE and START must be activa- signal that is to correspond to the minimum reference
ted. By implementing this feature a digital input can be value set in parameter 204.
spared.
If the Time-out function of parameter 317 is to be used,
Ramp 2, is selected if a shift between ramp 1 (param- the setting must be > 2 mA.
eters 207-208) and ramp 2 (parameters 209-210) is
required. Logic "0" leads to ramp 1 and logic "1" leads
Description of choice:
to ramp 2.
Set the desired current value.
Start-ref bit 1,2 and 3, makes it possible to select which
REF RESET (1-7) is to be used. The REF PRESET
(1-7) are set in parameters 241 to 247. 337 Terminal 1, max. scaling
Par. No Fixed speed START REF BIT (AI 1 SCALE HIGH)
321 Value:
--- Stand by 000 0.0 - 20.0 mA [0 - 200]
241 REF RESET 1 001
20.0 mA [200]
242 REF RESET 2 010
243 REF RESET 3 011 Function:
244 REF RESET 4 100 This parameter sets the value of the reference signal
245 REF RESET 5 101 that is to correspond to the maximum reference value
246 REF RESET 6 110 set in parameter 205.
247 REF RESET 7 111
If at least one of the 3 digital inputs is activated the Description of choice:
FCM has start signal. The 7 possible input combina- Set the desired current value.
tions will than decide which preset speed is to be used.
If only 1 or 2 digital inputs are used respectively 1 or 3
speeds can be chosen after above shown principle.
If 2 set-ups are used up to 14 preset speeds can be
chosen by means of 4 digital inputs. The P241 and
P242 settings will be mirrored into P215 and P216.
Ex.

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338 Terminal 2, min. scaling

(AI 2 SCALE LOW) 339 Terminal 2, max. scaling
Value: (AI 2 SCALE HIGH)
0.0 - 10.0 V [0 - 100] Value:
0.0 V [0] 0.0 - 10.0 V0.0 - 10.0 V [0 - 100]
10.0 V [100]
Function:
This parameter is used for setting the signal value that Function:
is to correspond to the minimum reference or the min- This parameter is used for setting the signal value that
imum feedback, parameter 204 Minimum reference, is to correspond to the maximum reference value or
RefMIN / 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN. maximum feedback, parameter 205 Maximum refer-
ence, RefMAX / 415 Maximum feedback, FBMAX .
Description of choice:
Set the required voltage value. For reasons of accu- Description of choice:
racy, compensation should be made for voltage loss Set the required voltage value. For reasons of accu-
in long signal cables. If the Time out function is to be racy, compensation should be made for voltage losses
used (parameter 317 Time out and 318 Function after in long signal cables.
time out), the value set must be higher than 1 Volt.
340 Terminal 9, output functions (OUTPUT FUNC.)
Settings:
No function (NO OPERATION) [0]
Ready signal (UNIT READY) [1]
Enable, no warning (ENABLE/NO WARNING) [2]
Running (RUNNING) [3]
Running, no warning (RUNNING NO WARNING) [4]
Running on reference, no warning (RUNNING ON REFERENCE) [5]
Fault (FAULT) [6]
Fault or warning (FAULT OR WARNING) [7]
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [8]
Thermal warning (THERMAL WARNING) [9]
Reversing (REVERSE) [10]
Control word bit 11 (CONTROL WORD BIT 11) [11]
Actual frequency 0-20 mA (0-FMAX = 0-20 mA) [12]
Actual frequency 4-20 mA (0-FMAX = 4-20 mA) [13]
ReferenceMIN - referenceMAX: 0-20 mA (REF MIN-MAX =0-20 mA) [14]
ReferenceMIN - referenceMAX: 4-20 mA (REF MIN-MAX =4-20 mA) [15]
FeedbackMIN - feedbackMAX: 0-20 mA (FB MIN-MAX =0-20 mA) [16]
FeedbackMIN - feedbackMAX: 4-20 mA (FB MIN-MAX =4-20 mA) [17]
Actual current 0-20 mA (0-IMAX = 0-20 mA) [18]
Actual current 4-20 mA (0-IMAX = 4-20 mA) [19]
Mechanical brake (MECHANICAL BRAKE) [20]
Sleep mode (SLEEP MODE) [21]
Torque 0-20 mA (0-TMAX = 0-20 mA) [22]
Torque 4-20 mA (0-TMAX = 4-20 mA) [23]
output either a 0-20 mA signal, or a 4-20 mA signal
Function: output.
This output can act both as a digital and an analogue
output. If used as a digital output (data value [0]-[23]),
Description of choice:
a 24 V DC signal is transmitted; if used as an analogue
Unit Ready signal, the FC motor is ready for use.

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Enable/no warning, the FC motor is ready for use; no
start or stop command has been given (start/ disable).
No warning.
Running, a start command has been given.
Running no warning, a start command has been given.
No warning.
Running on reference, no warning, speed according to
reference.
Fault, output is activated by alarm.
Fault or warning, the output is activated by alarm or
warning.
Current limit, the current limit in parameter 221 has
been exceeded.
Thermal warning, above the temperature limit in the
frequency converter.
Reverse. Logic '1' = relay activated, 24 V DC on the
output when the direction of rotation of the motor is
clockwise. Logic '0' = relay not activated, no signal on
the output, when the direction of rotation of the motor
is counter-clockwise.
Control word bit 11, if bit 11 = “1” in the control word
(both Fieldbus Profile and FC Profile) the digital output
will be activated.
0-fMAX (parameter 202) ⇒ 0-20 mA and
0-fMAX (parameter 202) ⇒ 4-20 mA
ReferenceMIN - ReferenceMAX : 0-20 mA and
Reference MIN - ReferenceMAX: 4-20 mA
FeedbackLOW - FeedbackHIGH : 0-20 mA and
Feedback LOW - FeedbackHIGH: 4-20 mA
0-IVLT, MAX ⇒ 0-20 mA and
0-IVLT, MAX ⇒ 4-20 mA
Mechanical brake, enables control of an optional exter-
nal mechanical brake (see also parameter 138 and
139).

NB!
Analog signal
4 mA: Closed brake
20 mA: Open brake
0 mA: Fault
Not suited for switching a relay

Sleep mode, active when the unit is in sleep mode. See

sectionSleep mode.
0-TMAX ⇒ 0-20 mA and
0-TMAX ⇒ 4-20 mA and

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Parameter Group 4-** Special Functions
NB!
400 Brake functions Energy can be saved with this function,
(BRAKE FUNCTIONS) since the motor is only in operation when
Value: the system needs it.
OFF (OFF) [0] Sleep mode is not active if Local reference or Jog has
AC brake (AC BRAKE) [4] been selected
The function is active in both Open loop and Closed
Function: loop.
AC brake [4] can be selected to improve braking. With
In parameter 403 Sleep mode timer, the Sleep mode is
the new AC brake function it is possible to control the
activated. In parameter 403 Sleep mode timer, a timer
time of increased motor losses, still protecting the mo-
is set that determines how long the output frequency
tor thermally. This function will yield a braking torque
can be lower than the frequency set in parameter
between 80 and 20 % in the speed range up to base
404 Sleep frequency. When the timer runs out, the
speed (50 Hz). Above base speed the extra braking
frequency converter will ramp down the motor to stop
will gradually disappear.
via parameter 208 Ramp-down time. If the output fre-
quency rises above the frequency set in parameter
404 Sleep frequency, the timer is reset.
While the frequency converter has stopped the motor
in sleep mode, a theoretical output frequency is cal-
culated on the basis of the reference signal. When the
theoretical output frequency rises above the frequency
in parameter 407 Wake up frequency, the frequency
converter will restart the motor and the output frequen-
cy will ramp up to the reference.
In systems with constant pressure regulation, it is ad-
vantageous to provide extra pressure to the system
before the frequency converter stops the motor. This
extends the time during which the frequency converter
has stopped the motor and helps to avoid frequent
starting and stopping of the motor, e.g. in the case of
system leaks.
If 25% more pressure is required before the frequency
Description of choice: converter stops the motor, parameter 406 Boost set-
Select AC brake [4] if short-term generated loads oc- point is set to 125%.
cur. Parameter 406 Boost setpoint is only active in Closed
loop.

Sleep mode
NB!
Sleep mode makes it possible to stop the motor when In highly dynamic pumping processes, it
it is running at low speed, similar to a no load situation. is recommended to switch off the Flying
If consumption in the system goes back up, the fre- Start function (parameter 445).
quency converter will start the motor and supply the
power required.

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Description of choice:
403 Sleep mode timer
Set the required frequency.
(SLEEP MODE TIMER)
Value:
0 - 300 sec. (301 sec. = OFF) OFF 405 Reset function
Function: (RESET MODE)
This parameter enables the frequency converter to Value:
stop the motor if the load on the motor is minimal. The Manual reset (manual RESET) [0]
timer in parameter 403 Sleep mode timer starts when
Automatic reset x 1 (AUTOMATIC X 1) [1]
the output frequency drops below the frequency set in
Automatic reset x 2 (AUTOMATIC X 2) [2]
parameter 404 Sleep frequency.
When the time set in the timer has expired, the fre- Automatic reset x 3 (AUTOMATIC X 3) [3]
quency converter will turn off the motor. Automatic reset x 4 (AUTOMATIC X 4) [4]
The frequency converter will restart the motor, when Automatic reset x 5 (AUTOMATIC X 5) [5]
the theoretical output frequency exceeds the frequen- Automatic reset x 6 (AUTOMATIC X 6) [6]
cy in parameter 407 Wake up frequency.
Automatic reset x 7 (AUTOMATIC X 7) [7]
Automatic reset x 8 (AUTOMATIC X 8) [8]
Description of choice:
Automatic reset x 9 (AUTOMATIC X 9) [9]
Select OFF if this function is not wanted. Set the
Automatic reset x 10 (AUTOMATIC X 10) [10]
threshold value that is to activate Sleep mode after the
output frequency has fallen below parameter 404 Reset at power-up (RESET AT POWER UP) [11]
Sleep frequency.
Function:
This parameter makes it possible to select the reset
function desired after tripping.
404 Sleep frequency
(SLEEP FREQUENCY) After reset, the FC motor can be restarted after 1.5 sec.

Value:
000,0 - par. 407 Wake up frequency 0,0 Hz Description of choice:
If Manual reset [0] is selected, reset must be effected
Function:
via the digital inputs.
When the output frequency falls below the preset val-
ue, the timer will start the time count set in parameter If the FC motor is to carry out an automatic reset (max.
403 Sleep mode. The present output frequency will fol- 1-10 times within 10 minutes) after tripping, select data
low the theoretical output frequency until fMIN is value [1]-[10].
reached.

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Function:
Warning: The motor may start without The setting determines the switching frequency of the
warning up to 10 x 5 sec. after trip. inverter. If the switching frequency is changed, this
may help to minimise possible acoustic noise from the
motor.

406 Boost setpoint Description of choice:

When the motor is running, the switching frequency is
(BOOST SETPOINT)
adjusted in parameter 411 until the frequency has
Value:
been obtained at which the motor is as low-noise as
1 - 200 % 100 % of setpoint possible.
Function: See also parameter 446 - switching pattern. See de-
This function can only be used if Closed loop has been rating in chapter 10.
selected in parameter 100.
In SYSTEMs with constant pressure regulation, it is NB!
advantageous to increase the pressure in the SYS- Switching frequencies higher than 4 kHz
TEM before the frequency converter stops the motor. may cause thermal trip depending on am-
This extends the time during which the frequency con- bient temperature.
verter stops the motor and helps to avoid frequent
starting and stopping of the motor, e.g. in the case of
leaks in the water supply SYSTEM.
412 Variable switching frequency
Use Boost Time-Out, par. 472, to set the boost time- (VAR CARRIER FREQ)
out. If the boost set-point cannot be reached within the Value:
specified time, the frequency converter will continue in
Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
normal operation (Not entering sleep mode).
Variable switching freq. (VAR. CARRIER
FREQ.) [1]
Description of choice:
Temperature dep. sw. freq. (TEMP. DEP.
Set the required Boost setpoint as a percentage of the
FREQ.) [2]
resulting reference under normal operation. 100% cor-
responds to the reference without boost (supplement). Function:
This function makes it possible to change the switching
frequency depending on the load. However, the max-
407 Wake up frequency imum switching frequency is determined by the value
(WAKEUP FREQUENCY) set in parameter 411.
Value:
Par 404 Sleep frequency - par. 202 fMAX 50 Hz Description of choice:
Function: Select Not possible [0] if a permanent switching fre-
When the theoretical output frequency exceeds the quency is desired. Set the switching frequency in pa-
preset value, the frequency converter restarts the mo- rameter 411.
tor. If Variable switching frequency [1] is selected the
switching frequency will decline at an increasing out-
Description of choice: put frequency. This is used in applications with square
Set the required frequency. torque characteristics (centrifugal pumps and fans) in
which the load declines depending on the output fre-
quency.
411 Switching frequency If Temperature dependent switching frequency [2] is
(SWITCH FREQ.) selected, the switching frequency will decline at an in-
Value: creasing inverter temperature, see the drawing below.
1.5 -14.0 kHz [1500 - 14000]
Unit dependent

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Description of choice:
Is only active when parameter 203 has been set to
Min-Max [0].

415 Maximum feedback

(MAX. FEEDBACK)
Value:
(par. 414) FBLOW - 100,000,000 [- 100000000]
1.500.000 [1500000]

Function:
See description of parameter 414.

413 Overmodulation function 416 Reference/feedback unit

(OVERMODULATION) (REF/FEEDB. UNIT)
Value: Value:
Off (OFF) [0] NO UNIT [0]
On (ON) [1] % [1]
PPM [2]
Function:
This parameter allows connection of the overmodula- RPM [3]
tion function for the output voltage. bar [4]
CYCLE/min [5]
Description of choice: PULSE/s [6]
Off means that there is no overmodulation of the output UNITS/s [7]
voltage, which means that torque ripple on the motor UNITS/min [8]
shaft is avoided. This can be a good feature, e.g. on UNITS/h [9]
grinding machines.
°C [10]
On means that an output voltage can be obtained Pa [11]
which is greater than the mains voltage (up to 5%).
l/s [12]
m3/s [13]
l/min [14]
414 Minimum feedback
(MIN. FEEDBACK) m3/min [15]

Value: l/h [16]

-100,000,000 - FB HIGH (par. 415) [-100000000 -] m3/h [17]
0.000 [0] kg/s [18]
kg/min [19]
Function: kg/h [20]
Parameters 414 and 415 are used to scale the feed- t/min [21]
back range to physical values used by the user. The
t/h [22]
setting will also be the bounds of the reference (pa-
m [23]
rameters 204 and 205).
Nm [24]
Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa-
m/s [25]
rameter 100).
m/min [26]
°F [27]

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in wg [28]
NB!
gal/s [29]
The above applies to display of Reference
ft3/s [30]
[unit] and Feedback [unit]. If Reference [%]
gal/min [31] or Feedback [%] is selected, the value dis-
ft3/min [32] played will be in the form of a percentage
gal/h [33] of the selected range.
ft3/h [34]
lb/s [35] Description of choice:
lb/min [36] Select the desired unit for the reference/feedback sig-
nal.
lb/h [37]
lb ft [38]
FCM 300 Regulator
ft/s [39]
Process regulation
ft/min [40]
The PID regulator maintains a constant process mode
Function: (pressure, temperature, flow, etc.) and adjusts the mo-
Choose among different units to be shown on the dis- tor speed on the basis of the reference/setpoint and
play. feedback signal.
A transmitter provides the PID regulator with a feed-
This unit is also used directly in Process regulation, back signal from the process as an expression of the
closed loop as a unit for Minimum/Maximum refer- process's actual mode. The feedback signal varies as
ence (parameters 204/205) and Minimum/ Maximum the process load varies.
feedback (parameters 414/415). This means that there is a variance between the ref-
The possibility of choosing a unit in parameter 416 will erence/setpoint and the actual process mode. This
depend on the choices made in the following param- variance is compensated by the PID regulator by
eters: means of the output frequency being regulated up or
down in relation to the variance between the reference/
Par. 002 Local/remote control.
setpoint and the feedback signal.
Par. 013 Local control/config. as par. 100.
Par. 100 Configuration. The integrated PID regulator in the frequency convert-
er has been optimised for use in process applications.
Select parameter 002 as Remote control
This means that there are a number of special func-
If parameter 100 is selected as Speed regulation, open
tions available in the frequency converter.
loop, the unit selected in parameter 416 can be used
Previously it was necessary to obtain a SYSTEM to
in displays (par. 009-12 Feedback [unit]) of process
handle these special functions by installing extra I/O
parameters.
modules and programming the SYSTEM. With the fre-
Note: The reference can only be shown in Hz (Speed
quency converter the need to install extra modules can
regulation, open loop).
be avoided. The parameters that are specific to the
If parameter 100 is selected as Process regulation, Process Regulator are parameter 437 to parameter
closed loop, the unit selected in parameter 416 will be 444.
used when displaying both reference (par. 009- 12:
Reference [unit]) and feedback (par. 009-12: Feedback
[unit]).
Select parameter 002 as Local control
If parameter 013 is chosen as LCP control and open
loop or LCP digital control and open loop , the refer-
ence will be given in Hz, regardless of the choice made
in parameter 416. If parameter 013 is chosen as LCP
control/as par. 100 or LCP digital control/as par. 100,
the unit will be as described above under parameter
002, Remote-control.

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PID functions If a current signal is used as the feedback signal, it will
Unit of reference/feedback only be possible to use voltage as an analogue refer-
ence. Use the overview below to determine which
When Process regulation, closed loop is selected in
terminal is to be used and which parameters are to be
parameter 100 Configuration the unit is defined in pa-
programmed.
rameter 416 Reference/feedback unit:
Feedback Reference type Terminal Parameters
A feedback range must be preset for the regulator. At Pulse 3 333, 327
the same time this feedback range limits the potential Voltage 2 332, 338, 339
reference range so that if the sum of all references lies Current 1 331, 336, 337
outside the feedback range, the reference will be limi- Preset 215-216
ted to lie within the feedback range. references (241-247)
The feedback signal must be connected to a terminal Bus reference 68+69
on the frequency converter. If feedback is selected on Note that the bus reference can only be preset via se-
two terminals simultaneously, the two signals will be rial communication.
added together.
Use the overview below to determine which terminal is NB!
to be used and which parameters are to be program- It is best to preset terminals that are not
med. being used to No function [0].

Feedback type Terminal Parameters

Differentiator gain limit
Pulse 3 333, 327
If very rapid variations occur in an application in either
Voltage 2 332, 338, 339
the reference signal or the feedback signal, the devi-
Current 1 331, 336, 337
ation between the reference/setpoint and the proc-
A correction can be made for loss of voltage in long ess's actual mode will change quickly. The differentia-
signal cables when a transmitter with a voltage output tor can then become too dominant. This is because it
is used. This is done in parameters 338/339 Min./Max is reacting to the deviation between the reference and
scaling. the process's actual mode, and the quicker the var-
Parameters 414/415 Minimum/Maximum feedback iance changes the more powerful the differentiator's
must also be preset to a value in the process unit cor- frequency contribution becomes. The differentiator's
responding to the minimum and maximum scaling val- frequency contribution can therefore be limited in such
ues for signals that are connected to the terminal. a way that both a reasonable differentiation time for
slow changes and an appropriate frequency contribu-
Reference tion for quick changes can be preset. This is done
In parameter 205 Maximum reference, RefMAX it is pos- using parameter 443 Process PID Differentiator gain
sible to preset a maximum reference that scales the limit.
sum of all references, i.e. the resulting reference.
The minimum reference in parameter 204 is an ex- Lowpass filter
pression of the minimum value that the resulting ref- If there is a lot of noise in the feedback signal, these
erence can assume. can be dampened using an integrated lowpass filter.
All references will be added together and the sum will A suitable lowpass filter time constant is preset.
be the reference against which regulation will take If the lowpass filter is preset to 0.1 s, the cut-off fre-
place. It is possible to limit the reference range to a quency will be 10 RAD/sec, corresponding to (10 / 2 x
range that is smaller than the feedback range. This can π) = 1.6 Hz. This will mean that all currents/voltages
be an advantage if you want to avoid an unintentional that vary by more than 1.6 oscillations per second will
change to an external reference making the sum of the be dampened. In other words, there will only be regu-
references move too far away from the optimal refer- lation on the basis of a feedback signal that varies by
ence. The reference range cannot exceed the feed- a frequency of less than 1.6 Hz. The appropriate time
back range. constant is selected in parameter 444 Process PID
If preset references are desired, they are preset in pa- lowpass filter time.
rameters 215 to 216 Preset reference. See description
Reference Function and Handling of References in pa-
rameter 214.

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Inverse regulation Starting conditions
Normal regulation means that the motor speed is in- In some applications the optimal setting of the process
creased when the reference/setpoint is greater than regulator will mean that a relatively long period of time
the feedback signal. If it is necessary to run inverse will pass before the required process condition is ach-
regulation, in which the speed is reduced when the ieved. In these applications it can be a good idea to
reference/setpoint is greater than the feedback signal, define an output frequency to which the frequency
parameter 437 PID normal/inverse control must be pro- converter must run the motor before the process reg-
grammed at Inverted . ulator is activated. This is done by programming a start
frequency in parameter 439 Process PID start frequen-
Anti Windup
cy.
In the factory the process regulator is preset with an
active anti windup function. This function means that
when either a frequency limit, a current limit or a volt-
age limit is reached, the integrator is initialised at a Handling of feedback
frequency corresponding to the present output fre- Feedback handling is depicted in this flowchart.
quency. This is a means of avoiding the integration of The flowchart shows which parameters can affect the
a variance between the reference and the process's handling of feedback and how. A choice can be made
actual mode that cannot be deregulated by means of between voltage, current and pulse feedback signals.
a change of speed. This function can be deselected in
parameter 438 Process PID anti windup.

437 Process PID Normal/inverse control

(PROC NO/INV CTRL)
Value:
Normal (NORMAL) [0]
Inverse (INVERSE) [1]

Function:
It is possible to choose whether the process regulator
is to increase/reduce the output frequency if there is a
difference between the reference signal and the feed-
back signal.
Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa-
rameter 100).

Description of choice:
If the FC motor is to reduce the output frequency in
case the feedback signal increases, select Normal [0].
If the FC motor is to increase the output frequency in
case the feedback signal increases, select Inverse [1].

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Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa-
438 Process PID anti windup rameter 100).
(PROC ANTI WINDUP)
Value: Description of choice:
Disable (DISABLE) [0] Set the required start frequency.
Enable (ENABLE) [1]
NB!
Function: If the FC motor is running at the current
It is possible to select whether the process regulator is limit before the desired start frequency is
to continue regulating on an error even if it is not pos- obtained, the process regulator will not be
sible to increase/reduce the output frequency. Used activated. For the regulator to be activated
together with Process, closed loop mode (parameter anyway, the start frequency must be low-
100). ered to the required output frequency.
This can be done during operation.
Description of choice:
The factory setting is Enable [1], which means that the
integration link is adjusted in relation to the actual out- 440 Process PID proportional gain
put frequency if either the current limit or the max./ min. (PROC. PROP. GAIN)
frequency has been reached. The process regulator Value:
will not engage again until either the error is zero or its
0.00 (OFF) - 10.00 [0 - 1000]
sign has changed.
0.01 [1]
Select Disable [0] if the integrator is to continue inte-
grating on an error, even if it is not possible to remove Function:
the fault by such regulation. The proportional gain indicates the number of times
the error between the set point and the feedback signal
NB! is to be applied.
If Disable [0] is selected, it will mean that
Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa-
when the error changes its sign, the inte-
rameter 100).
grator will first have to integrate down from
the level obtained as a result of the former
error, before any change to the output fre- Description of choice:
quency occurs. Quick regulation is obtained by a high gain, but if the
gain is too high, the process may become unstable.

439 Process PID start frequency

441 Process PID integral time
(PROC START VALUE)
(PROC. INTEGR. T.)
Value:
Value:
fMIN-fMAX (parameter 201 and 202) [X.X]
0.01 - 9999 sec. (OFF) [1 - 999900]
parameter 201
9999 sec. [999900]
Function:
When the start signal comes, the FC motor will react Function:
The integrator provides an increasing gain at a con-
in the form of Speed, open loop mode following the
stant error between the set point and the feedback
ramp. Only when the programmed start frequency has
signal. The greater the error, the quicker the gain will
been obtained, will it change over to Process, closed
increase. The integral time is the time needed by the
loop mode. In addition, it is possible to set a frequency
integrator to reach the same gain as the proportional
that corresponds to the speed at which the process
gain.
normally runs, which will enable the required process
conditions to be reached sooner. Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa-
rameter 100).

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Description of choice: Description of choice:

Quick regulation is obtained at a short integral time. Select a limit to differentiator gain as required.
However, this time may become too short, which can
make the process unstable.
If the integral time is long, major deviations from the 444 Process PID lowpass filter time
required set point may occur, since the process regu- (PROC. FILTER TIME)
lator will take a long time to regulate in relation to a Value:
given error. 0.02 - 10.00 sec [2 - 1000]
0.02 sec [2]

442 Process PID differentiation time Function:

(PROC. DIFF. TIME) Oscillations on the feedback signal are dampened by
Value: the lowpass filter in order to reduce their impact on the
0.00 (OFF) - 10.00 sec. [0 - 1000] process regulation. This can be an advantage e.g. if
there is a lot of noise on the signal.
0.00 sec. [0]
Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa-
Function: rameter 100).
The differentiator does not react to a constant error. It
only provides a gain when the error changes. The Description of choice:
quicker the error changes, the stronger the gain from Select the desired time constant (τ). If a time constant
the differentiator. (τ) of 100 ms is programmed, the break frequency for
The gain is proportional to the speed at which the error the lowpass filter will be 1/0.1 = 10 RAD/sec., corre-
changes. sponding to (10/2 x π) = 1.6 Hz.
Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa- The process regulator will thus only regulate a feed-
rameter 100). back signal that varies by a frequency lower than 1.6
Hz. If the feedback signal varies by a higher frequency
Description of choice: than 1.6 Hz, the Process regulator will not react.
Fast regulation is obtained with a long differentiation
time. However, this time may become too long, which
can make the process unstable. 445 Flying start
(FLYING START)
Value:
443 Process PID diff. gain limit Disable (DISABLE) [0]
(PROC. DIFF. GAIN) OK - same direction (OK-SAME DIRECTION) [1]
Value: OK - both directions (OK-BOTH DIREC-
5.0 - 50.0 [50 - 500] TIONS) [2]
5.0 [50] DC-brake before start
(DC-BRAKE BEF. START) [3]
Function:
It is possible to set a limit for the differentiator gain. Function:
This function makes it possible to ‘catch‘ a motor,
The differentiator gain will increase if there are fast
which is spinning freely because of a mains dropout.
changes, which is why it can be beneficial to limit this
gain, thereby obtaining a pure differentiator gain at
slow changes and a constant differentiator gain where Description of choice:
quick changes to the error occur. Select Disable if this function is not required.

Used together with Process, closed loop mode (pa- OK - same direction: Chosen if the motor can only ro-
rameter 100). tate in same direction on cut-in.
OK - both directions: Chosen if the motor can rotate in
both directions on cut-in.

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DC-brake - before start: Selected if the motor is to be
stopped using DC brake before the motor is ramped 461 Feedback conversion
up to the desired speed. The DC brake time must be (FEEDBACK CONV.)
set in parameter 126. Value:
Limitations: Linear (LINEAR) [0]
Square root (SQUARE ROOT) [1]
1. Too low inertia will cause acceleration of the
load, which may be dangerous or prevent
Function:
succesful Flying start. Use DC brake instead.
In this parameter, a function is selected which converts
2. If load is driven eg. by "windmilling", the unit a connected feedback signal from the process to a
might trip due to overvoltage. feedback value that equals the square root of the con-
3. Below 250 rpm the Flying start will not func- nected signal.
tion. This is used, e.g. where regulation of a flow (volume)
is required on the basis of pressure as feedback signal
(flow = constant x √pressure). This conversion makes
446 Switching pattern it possible to set the reference in such a way that there
is a linear connection between the reference and the
(SWITCH PATTERN)
flow required. See drawing.
Value:
60° AVM (60° AVM) [0]
Description of choice:
SFAVM (SFAVM) [1]
If Linear [0] is selected, the feedback signal and the
feedback value will be proportional.
Function:
If Square root [1] is selected, the frequency converter
translates the feedback signal to be the square root
Description of choice: value.
Normally it is not necessary for the customer to set this
parameter.

455 Frequency range monitor

(MON. FREQ. RANGE)
Value:
Disable [0]
Enable [1]

Function:
his parameter is used if warning 35 Out of frequency
range must be turned off in the display in process con-
trol closed loop. This parameter does not affect the
extended status word.

Description of choice:
Select Enable [1] to enable the readout in the display
if warning 35 Out of frequency range occurs. Select
Disable [0] to disable the readout in the display if warn-
ing 35 ut of frequency range occurs.

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Serial bus

Telegram communication
Control and reply telegrams
The telegram communication in a master/slave SYS-
TEM is controlled by the master. A maximum of 31 Telegram length (LGE)
slaves (FC motors) can be connected to one master, The telegram length is the number of databytes plus
unless a repeater is used - see also the description of address byte ADR plus data control byte BCC.
the address format. Telegrams with 4 databytes have a length of:
The master continuously sends control telegrams ad- LGE = 4 + 1 + 1 = 6 bytes
dressed to the slaves and awaits reply telegrams from Telegrams with 12 databytes have a length of:
these. The response time of the slaves is maximum 50 LGE = 12 + 1 + 1 = 14 bytes
ms. VLT address (ADR)
Only a slave that has received a faultless telegram ad- Two different address formats are used:
dressed to that slave will respond by sending back the 1. Siemens USS protocol address format:
telegram unchanged.
Broadcast
A master can send the same telegram at the same time
to all slaves connected to the bus. In such broadcast
communication, the control telegram broadcast bit of
Bit 7 = 0
the address bit has a value of 1 (see VLT address).
Bit 6 is not used
Address bits 0-4 are not used.
Bit 5 = 1: Broadcast, address bits (0-4) are not used
Contents of a byte Bit 5 = 0: No Broadcast
Each transmitted sign begins with a start bit. Subse- Bits 0-4 = VLT address 1-31
quently, 8 databits are transmitted. Each sign is given
2. Danfoss format:
via a parity bit set at "1" when there is an even parity
(i.e. an even number of binary 1's in the 8 databits and
parity bits together). The sign ends with a stop bit and
thus consists of a total of 11 bits.

Bit 7 = 1
Bits 0-6 = VLT address 1-127 (0 = Broadcast)
Data control byte (BCC)
The data control byte can best be explained by means
Telegram build-up of an example: Before the first sign of the telegram is
received, BCC = 0.
Each telegram begins with a startbyte (STX) = 02 Hex,
followed by a byte that gives the telegram length (LGE)
and a byte that gives the address (ADR). Then follows
a number of databytes (variable, depending on tele-
gram type). The telegram ends with a data control byte
(BCC). After the first sign has been received:
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(EXOR = exclusive-or gate)
BCC OLD = 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
EXOR
"first byte" = 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 (02H)
BCCNEW = 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Each additional, subsequent byte is gated by
BCC OLD EXOR and gives a new BCCNEW, e.g.:
BCCOLD= 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
EXOR
"second byte" = 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 (D6H)
BCCNEW = 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
The result after the last received sign is BCC.
Databytes
Commands and replies (AK)
The block of databytes is divided into two smaller
Bits no. 12-15 are used for transmitting commands
blocks:
from master to slave and the slave's processed reply
1. Parameter bytes used for transferred param- back to the master.
eters between master and slave
Commands master ⇒slave:
2. Process bytes, covering Bit no.
- Control word and reference value
15 14 13 12 Command
(from master to slave)
0 0 0 0 No command
- Status word and present output fre- 0 0 0 1 Read parameter value
quency (from slave to master) 0 0 1 0 Write parameter value in
This structure applies to both the control telegram RAM (word)
(master ⇒ slave) and the reply telegram (slave ⇒mas- 0 0 1 1 Write parameter value in
ter). RAM (double word)
1 1 0 1 Write parameter value in
RAM and EEPROM (double
word)
1 1 1 0 Write parameter value in
RAM and EEPROM (word)
There are two types of telegrams: 1 1 1 1 Read text
- with 12 bytes built up as shown above, with Reply slave •master:
parameter and process block Bit no.
- with four bytes, which is the process block 15 14 13 12 Reply
from the 12 byte telegram 0 0 0 0 No reply
1. Parameter bytes 0 0 0 1 Parameter value transferred
(word)
0 0 1 0 Parameter value transferred
(double word)
0 1 1 1 Command cannot be execu-
ted
1 1 1 1 Text transferred
If the command cannot be executed, the slave will
send this reply (0111) and give the following error
message in the parameter value:
Error code

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(reply 0111) Error message The transferred value corresponds to the figures given
0 The parameter number used does not in the parameter descriptions in chapter 8. E.g. pa-
exist rameter 101, where [1] corresponds to Constant tor-
1 There is no write access to the param- que, [2] corresponds to Variable torque: low, etc.
eter called However, parameters with data type 9 (text string) are
2 The data value exceeds the parameter excepted, as this text is transferred as an ASCII text
limits string. When a text string is transferred (read), the
3 The used sub-index does not exist telegram length is variable, since the texts have differ-
4 The parameter is not of the array type ent lengths. The telegram length is stated in the 2nd
5 The data type does not match the pa- byte of the telegram, called LGE, see page 73. Pa-
rameter called rameters 621-634 (nameplate data) have data type 9
17 Data change in the parameter called is (text string).
not possible in the present mode of the Data types supported by the VLT frequency converter
FC motor. E.g. some parameters can
only be changed when the motor has Data type Description
stopped 3 Integer 16
130 There is no bus access to the parame- 4 Integer 32
ter called 5 Unsigned 8
131 Data change is not possible because 6 Unsigned 16
factory Setup has been selected 7 Unsigned 32
Parameter number (PNU) 9 Text string
Bits no. 0-10 are used for transmitting parameter num- Unsigned means there is no sign included in the tele-
bers. The function of a given parameter can be seen gram.
from the parameter description in chapter 8.
The different attributes for each parameter can be
seen in the section on factory settings. Since a pa-
rameter value can only be transferred as an integer, a
conversion factor must be used to transfer decimals.
Example:
Index Parameter 201: minimum frequency, conversion factor
Index is used together with the parameter number for 0,1. If parameter 201 is to be set to 10 Hz, a value of
read/write access to parameters of the array type (par. 100 must be transferred, since a conversion factor of
615, 616 and 617). 0,1 means that the transferred value will be multiplied
by 0.1. A value of 100 will thus be understood as 10.
Parameter value (PWE)
Addressing by unit ID
The unit ID is printed on the label on the plastic cover
under the lid of the electronics box. The three groups
of unit ID each with three digits must be converted to
Hex. The desired address is added as the last byte.
The parameter value depends on the command given. The frame is sent to the bus address parameter(s) 500
If the master wants a parameter (read), it does not care (and 918) via a broadcast.
about the PWE block value. If a parameter is changed
PKE: Write to parameter No. 500 or 918
by the master (write), the new value is transferred in
IND: Not Used
the PWE block. If the slave replies to a parameter re-
quest (read command), the present parameter value
is transferred to the PWE block.

2. Process-bytes
The process byte block is divided into two blocks each
of 16 bits, which always come in the sequence stated.

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PCD1 PCD2
Control telegram Control word Reference value
(master⇒slave)
Reply telegram Status word Given output fre-
(slave⇒master) quency

Control word according to Fieldbus Profile Stand- able to start if the other conditions for starting have
ard been fulfilled.
(parameter 512 = Fieldbus Profile) The control word is Bit 01, OFF2/ON2:
used for transmitting commands from a master (e.g. a Coasting stop. Bit 01 = "0" leads to a coasting stop. Bit
PC) to a slave (FC motor). 01 = "1" means that the frequency converter is able to
start, provided the other conditions for starting have
been fulfilled.
Bit 02, OFF3/ON3:
Quick-stop, which uses the ramp time in parameter
212. Bit 02 = "0" leads to a quick-stop. Bit 02 = "1"
means that the frequency converter is able to start,
provided the other conditions for starting have been
Bit Bit = 0 Bit =1
fulfilled.
00 OFF 1 ON 1
01 OFF 2 ON 2 Bit 03, Coasting/enable:
02 OFF 3 ON 3 Coasting. Bit 03 = "0" leads to a stop. Bit 03 = "1"
03 Motor coasting Enable means that the frequency converter is able to start,
04 Quick-stop Ramp provided the other conditions for starting are fulfilled.
05 Freeze output frequency Ramp enable Note: In parameter 502 the choice is made as to how
06 Ramp stop Start bit 03 is to be combined (gated) with the corresponding
07 No function Reset function in the digital inputs.
08 Jog 1 OFF ON Bit 04, Quick-stop/ramp:
09 Jog 2 OFF ON Quick-stop which uses the ramp time in parameter
10 Data not valid Valid 212. Bit 04 = "0" leads to a quick-stop. Bit 04 = "1"
11 No function Slow down / Relay means that the frequency converter is able to start,
123 / Digital output provided the other conditions for starting are fulfilled.
terminal 9 Note: In parameter 503 the choice is made as to how
12 No function Catch-up / Relay bit 04 is to be combined (gated) with the corresponding
123 function on the digital inputs.
13 Setup 1 Setup 2
Bit 05, Freeze output frequency/ramp enable:
14
Bit 05 = "0" means that the given output frequency is
15 No function Reversing
maintained even if the reference is changed. Bit 05 =
"1" means that the frequency converter is again able
NB!
to regulate, and the given reference is followed.
The use of Bit 00, Bit 01 and Bit 02 for
switching off the power supply (by use of Bit 06, Ramp stop/start:
relay) will require a separate power on. An ordinary ramp stop that uses the ramp time in pa-
This because there is no 24V external rameters 207/208. Bit 06 = "0" leads to a stop. Bit 06
connection to supply the FCM 300 control, = "1" means that the frequency converter is able to
which is required to activate the FCM 300 start, provided the other conditions for starting have
again via input signal. been fulfilled. Note: In parameter 505 the choice is
made as to how bit 06 is to be combined (gated) with
Bit 00, OFF1/ON1: the corresponding function on the digital inputs.
An ordinary ramp stop which uses the ramp time in
parameters 207/208. Bit 00 = "0" leads to a stop. Bit
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Bit 07, No function/reset This function is only possible if Multi-Setups have been
Reset of trip. Bit 07 = "0" means that there is no reset. selected in parameter 004.
Bit 07 = "1" means that a trip is reset. After reset it will
take approx. 1.5 second until the unit is ready. The NB!
status word will indicate the ready state. Parameter 507 is used for choosing how
Bit 13 is to be combined (gated) with the
Bit 08, Jog 1 OFF/ON:
corresponding function on the digital in-
Activation of pre-programmed speed in parameter 509
puts.
(Bus JOG 1). JOG 1 is only possible when Bit 04 = "0"
and bit 00-03 = "1". Bit 15, No function/reversing:
Bit 09, Jog 2 OFF/ON: Reversing of the direction of rotation of the motor. Bit
Activation of pre-programmed speed in parameter 510 15 = "0" leads to no reversing, Bit 15 = "1" leads to
(Bus JOG 2). JOG 2 is only possible when Bit 04 = "0" reversing.
and Bits 00-03 = "1". If both JOG 1 and JOG 2 are
activated (Bits 08 and 09 = "1"), JOG 1 has the higher NB!
priority, which means that the speed programmed in Unless otherwise mentioned, the control
parameter 509 will be used. word bit is combined (gated) with the cor-
responding function on the digital inputs
Bit 10, Data not valid/valid: as a logic "or" function.
Used for telling the FC motor whether the control word
is to be used or ignored. Bit 10 = "0" means that the Status word (according to Fieldbus Profile stand-
control word is ignored. Bit 10 = "1" means that the ard)
control word is used. This function is relevant because The status word is used for informing the master (e.g.
the control word is always contained in the telegram, a PC) of the condition of a slave (FC motor).
regardless of the type of telegram used, i.e. it is pos-
sible to disconnect the control word if it is not to be
used in connection with updating or reading of param-
eters.
Bit 11, No function / slow down, relay 123, digital output
terminal 9:
Used for reducing the speed reference by the value in
parameter 219. Bit 11 = "0" means that there is no Bit Bit = 0 Bit =1
change of the reference. Bit 11 = "1" means that the 00 Control not ready Ready
reference is reduced. Bit 11 = “1” will also activate relay 01 FC not ready Ready
123 (provided parameter 323 = “Control word bit 11”) 02 Coasting Enable
and set digital out terminal 9 high (provided parameter 03 No fault Trip
340 = “Control word bit 11”). 04 ON 2 OFF 2
05 ON 3 OFF 3
Bit 12, No function / catchup, relay 123:
06 Start enable Start disable
Used for increasing the speed reference by the value
07 No warning Warning
of parameter 219. Bit 12 = "0" means that there is no
08 Speed ≠ ref. Speed = ref.
change of the reference; Bit 12 = "1" means that the
09 Local control Serial communication
reference is increased. If both slow down and catchup
10 Outside frequency Frequency limit OK
are activated (Bits 11 and 12 = "1"), slow down has the
range
higher priority, i.e. the speed reference is reduced. Bit
12 = “1” will also activate relay 123 (provided param- 11 Not running Running
eter 323 = “Control word bit 12”). 12
13 Voltage OK Above limit
Bits 13, Choice of Setup: 14 Current OK Above limit
Bit 13 is used for choosing between the two menu Set- 15 Thermal warning
ups in accordance with the following table:

Setup Bit 13
1 0
2 1

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Bit 00, Control not ready/ready: Bit 08, Speed ≠ ref/speed. = ref.:
Bit 00 = "0" means that bit 00, 01 or 02 of the control Bit 08 = "0" means that the actual motor speed is dif-
word is "0" (OFF1, OFF2 or OFF3), or that the fre- ferent from the speed reference set. This can be the
quency converter has tripped. Bit 00 = "1" means that case i.a. while the speed is ramped up/down during
the frequency converter control is ready. start/stop. Bit 08 = "1" means that the present motor
Bit 01, FC not ready/ready: speed equals the speed reference set.
Same meaning as bit 00; however, there is also a sup- Bit 09, Local operation / serial communication control:
ply to the power section, and the frequency converter Bit 09 = "0" means that [STOP/RESET] is activated on
is ready to run when it receives the necessary start the control unit, or that Local control in parameter 002
signals. Local/remote operation is selected. It is not possible to
Bit 02, Coasting/enable: control the frequency converter via serial communica-
Bit 02 = "0" means that the control word bit 00, 01, 02 tion. Bit 09 = “1” means that it is possible to control the
or 03 is "0" (OFF1, OFF2, OFF3 or Coasting), or the frequency converter via serial communication.
FCM 300 Series unit has tripped. Bit 02 = "1" means Bit 10, Outside frequency range:
that the control word bits 00, 01, 02 or 03 are "1" and Bit 10 = "0", if the output frequency has reached the
that the FC motor has not tripped. value in parameter 201Output frequency low limit or
Bit 03, No fault/trip: parameter 202 Output frequency high limit. Bit 10 = “1”
Bit 03 = "0" means that FCM 300 Series is not in a fault means that the output frequency is within the defined
condition. Bit 03 = "1" means that FCM 300 Series has limits.
tripped and needs a reset signal in order to run. Bit 11, Not running/running:
Bit 04, ON2/OFF2: Bit 11 = "0" means that the motor is not running. Bit 11
Bit 04 = "0" means that control word bit 01 = "1". Bit 04 = "1" means that the FC motor has a start signal or that
= "1" means that control word bit 01 = "0". the output frequency is greater than 0 Hz.

Bit 05, ON3/OFF3: Bit 13, Voltage OK/above limit:

Bit 05 = "0" means that control word bit 02 = "1". Bit 05 Bit 13 = "0" means that the voltage limits of the FC
= "1" means that control word bit 02 = "0". motor have not been exceeded. Bit 13 = "1" means that
the DC voltage of the FC motor intermediate circuit is
Bit 06, Start enable/start disable: too low or too high.
Bit 06 is always "0" if FC Drive has been selected in
parameter 512. If Profidrive has been selected in pa- Bit 14, Current OK / above limit:
rameter 512, bit 06 will be "1" after reset of a trip, after Bit 14 = "0" means that the motor current is lower than
activation of OFF2 or OFF3 and after connection of the current limit selected in parameter 221. Bit 14 = "1"
mains voltage. Start disable is reset, setting control means that the current limit in parameter 221 has been
word bit 00 to "0" and bits 01, 02 and 10 to "1". exceeded.

Bit 07, No warning/warning: Bit 15, Thermal warning:

Bit 07 = "0" means that there is no unusual situation. Bit 15 = "0" means that the timers for motor thermal
Bit 07 = "1" means that an abnormal condition has protection and VLT thermal protection, respectively,
arisen for the FC motor. All warnings described in sec- have not exceeded 100%. Bit 15 = "1" means that one
tion List of warnings and alarms will set bit 07 to "1". of the timers has exceeded 100%.

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Control word under FC Profile (parameter 512 = FC Bit 04, Quick-stop / ramp:
Drive) Quick-stop which uses the ramp time in parameter
The control word is used for sending commands from 212. Bit 04 = “0” leads to a quick-stop. Bit 04 = “1”
a master (e.g. a PC) to a slave (FC motor). means that the frequency converter is able to start,
provided the other conditions for starting have been
fulfilled. Note: In parameter 503 the choice is made as
to how bit 04 is to be combined (gated) with the cor-
responding function on the digital inputs.
Bit 05, Hold / ramp enable:
Bit 05 = “0” means that the given output frequency is
maintained even if the reference is changed. Bit 05 =
Bit Bit = 0 Bit =1
“1” means that the frequency converter is again able
00 Preset reference choice
to regulate, and the given reference is followed.
01 No function
02 DC brake Ramp Bit 06, Ramp stop / start:
03 Coasting Enable An ordinary ramp stop that uses the ramp time in pa-
04 Quick-stop Ramp rameters 207/208. Bit 06 = “0” leads to a stop. Bit 06
05 Hold Ramp enable = “1” means that the frequency converter is able to
06 Ramp stop Start start, provided the other conditions for starting have
07 No function Reset been fulfilled. Note: In parameter 505 the choice is
08 No function Jog made as to how bit 06 is to be combined (gated) with
09 No function the corresponding function on the digital inputs.
10 Data not valid Valid Bit 07, No function / reset:
11 No function Relay 123 / digital Reset of trip. Bit 07 = “0” means that there is no reset.
input terminal 9 Bit 07 = “1” means that a trip is reset. After reset it will
12 No function Relay 123 take approx. 1.5 second until the unit is ready. The
13 Setup 1 Setup 2 status word will indicate the ready state.
15 No function Reversing
Bit 08, Activation of Jog speed in parameter 213:
Bit 00: Bit 08 = "0": Jog speed not activated. Bit 08 = "1"
Bit 00 is used for choosing between the two pre-pro- means that the motor is running at Jog speed.
grammed references (parameters 215-216) in accord-
Bit 10, Data not valid / valid:
ance with the following table:
Used for telling the FC motor whether the control word
Preset ref. Parameter Bit 00 is to be used or ignored. Bit 10 = “0” means that the
1 215 0 control word is ignored. Bit 10 = “1” means that the
2 216 1 control word is used. This function is relevant because
the control word is always contained in the telegram,
NB! regardless of the type of telegram used, i.e. it is pos-
Parameter 508 is where to choose the sible to disconnect the control word if it is not to be
way bits 1/12 are to be combined (gated) used in connection with updating or reading of param-
with the corresponding function on the eters.
digital inputs.
Bit 11, No function / relay 123, digital output terminal
Bit 02, DC brake: 9:
Bit 02 = "0" leads to DC braking and stop. Braking cur- Bit 11 = “1” will activate relay 123 (provided parameter
rent and duration are set in parameters 132 and 133. 323 = “Control word bit 11”) and set digital out terminal
Bit 02 = "1" leads to ramp. 9 high (provided parameter 340 = “Control word bit
Bit 03, Coasting/enable: 11”).
Coasting. Bit 03 = "0" leads to a stop. Bit 03 = "1" Bit 12, No function / relay 123:
means that the frequency converter is able to start, Bit 12 = “1” will activate relay 123 (provided parameter
provided the other conditions for starting have been 323 = “Control word bit 12”).
fulfilled. Note: In parameter 502 the choice is made as
to how bit 03 is to be combined (gated) with the cor-
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Bit 13, Choice of setup: Bit 01, FC not ready/ready:
Bit 13 is used for choosing between the two menu set- Bit 01 = "0" means that the frequency converter has
ups in accordance with the following table: tripped.
Bit 01 = "1" means that the frequency converter is
Setup Bit 13 ready.
1 0
Bit 02, Coasting/enable:
2 1
Bit 02 = "0" means that the control word bit 03 is
This function is only possible if Multi-Setups have been "0" (Coasting) or that the FC motor has tripped.
selected in parameter 004. Bit 02 = "1" means that control word bit 03 is "1" and
that the FC motor has not tripped.
NB!
Parameter 507 is used for choosing how Bit 03, No fault / trip:
Bit 13 is to be combined (gated) with the Bit 03 = "0" means that FCM 300 Series is not in a fault
corresponding function on the digital in- condition. Bit 03 = “1” means that FCM 300 Series has
puts. tripped and needs a reset signal in order to run.
Bit 07, No warning / warning:
Bit 15, No function / reversing::
Bit 07 = "0" means that there is no unusual situation.
Reversing of the direction of rotation of the motor. Bit
Bit 07 = “1” means that an abnormal condition has
15 = “0” leads to no reversing. Bit 15 = “1” leads to
arisen for the FC motor. All warnings described in the
reversing..
part List of warnings and alarms will set bit 07 to “1”.
NB! Bit 08, Speed ≠ ref/speed. = ref.:
Unless otherwise mentioned, the control Bit 08 = "0" means that the actual motor speed is dif-
word bit is combined (gated) with the cor- ferent from the speed reference set. This can be the
responding function on the digital inputs case i.e. while the speed is ramped up/down during
as a logic "or" function. start/stop. Bit 08 = “1” means that the present motor
speed equals the speed reference set.
Status word under FC Profile
Bit 09, Local operation / bus control:
The status word is used for informing the master (e.g.
Bit 09 = "0" means that [STOP/RESET] is activated on
a PC) about the condition of the slave (FC motor).
the control unit, or that Local control in parameter 002
Local/remote operation is selected. It is not possible to
control the frequency converter via serial communica-
tion. Bit 09 = “1” means that it is possible to control the
frequency converter via serial communication.
Bit 10, Out of range/frequency:
Bit 10 = "0", if the output frequency has reached the
Bit Bit = 0 Bit =1
value in parameter 201 Output frequency low limit or
00 Control not ready Ready
parameter 202 Output frequency high limit. Bit 10 = “1”
01 FC not ready Ready
means that the output frequency is within the defined
02 Coasting Enable
limits.
03 No fault Trip
04 Reserved Bit 11, Not running / running:
05 Reserved Bit 11 = "0" means that the motor is not running. Bit 11
06 Reserved = “1” means that the FC motor has a start signal or that
07 No warning Warning the output frequency is greater than 0 Hz.
08 Speed ≠ ref. Speed = ref. Bit 13, Voltage OK / above limit:
09 Local control Bus control Bit 13 = "0" means that the voltage limits of the FC
10 Out of range Frequency OK motor have not been exceeded. Bit 13 = "1" means that
11 Not running Running the DC voltage of the FC motor intermediate circuit is
12 too low or too high.
13 Voltage OK Above limit
14 Current OK Above limit
15 Timer OK Thermal warning

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Bit 14, Current OK / above limit:
Bit 14 = "0" means that the motor current is lower than
the torque limit selected in parameter 221. Bit 14 = "1"
means that the torque limit in parameter 221 has been
exceeded.
Bit 15, Thermal warning:
Bit 15 = "0" means that the timers for motor thermal
protection and VLT thermal protection, respectively,
have not exceeded 100%. Bit 15 = "1" means that one
of the timers has exceeded 100%.
Bus reference value:

The frequency reference value is transmitted to the

frequency converter in the form of a 16-bit word. The
value is transmitted as a whole number (0-32767).
16384 (4000 Hex) corresponds to 100%. (Negative
figures are formed by means of 2's complement.)
The bus reference has the following format:
Parameter 203 = "0"
"refMIN-refMAX"
0-16384 (4000 Hex) ~ 0-100% ~ refMIN - refMAX
Parameter 203 = "1"
-refMAX - +refMAX
-16384 (. . . Hex) - +16384 (4000 Hex) ~
-100- +100% ~ -refMAX- +refMAX
Actual output frequency

The value of the actual output frequency of the fre-

quency converter is transmitted in the form of a 16- bit
word. The value is transmitted as a whole number
(0-32767). 16384 (4000 Hex) corresponds to 100%.
(Negative figures are formed by means of 2's comple-
ment).

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Parameter Group 5-** Serial Communication 502 Coasting
(COASTING SELECT)
500 Address
503 Quick-stop
(BUS ADDRESS)
(Q STOP SELECT)
Value: 504 DC-brake
Parameter 561 Protocol = FC protocol [0]
(DC BRAKE SELECT)
0 - 126 1
505 Start
Parameter 561 Protocol = MODBUS RTU [3]
(START SELECT)
0 - 247 1
506 Reversing
Function:
(REVERSING SELECT)
This parameter allows the allocation of an address to
each frequency converter in a serial communication 507 Selection of Setup
network. (SETUP SELECT)
508 Selection of speed
Description of choice: (PRES.REF. SELECT)
The individual frequency converter must be allocated Value:
a unique address. If the number of units connected Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0]
(frequency converters + master) is higher than 31, a Bus (SERIAL PORT) [1]
repeater must be used. Parameter 500 Address can-
Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2]
not be selected via the serial communication, but must
Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3]
be preset via the control unit.
Function:
Parameters 502-508 allow a choice between control-
501 Baudrate ling the FC motor via the terminals (digital input) and/
(BAUDRATE) or via the bus.
Value:
If Logic and or Bus is selected, the command in ques-
300 Baud (300 BAUD) [0] tion can only be activated if transmitted via the serial
600 Baud (600 BAUD) [1] communication port. In the case of Logic and, the com-
1200 Baud (1200 BAUD) [2] mand must additionally be activated via one of the
2400 Baud (2400 BAUD) [3] digital inputs.
4800 Baud (4800 BAUD) [4]
9600 Baud (9600 BAUD) [5] Description of choice:
Digital input [0] is selected if the control command in
Function: question is only to be activated via a digital input.
This parameter is for programming the speed at which Bus [1] is selected if the control command in question
data is to be transmitted via the serial connection. is only to be activated via a bit in the control word (se-
Baud rate is defined as the number of bits transferred rial communication).
per second.
Logic and [2] is selected if the control command in
question is only to be activated when a signal is trans-
Description of choice: mitted (active signal = 1) via both a control word and a
The transmission speed of the FC motor is to be set at digital input.
a value that corresponds to the transmission speed of
the PLC/PC. Digital input
505-508 Bus Control command
NB! 0 0 0
Can not be changed via LCP 2. LCP 2 is 0 1 0
only capable to communicate at 9600 1 0 0
baud. 1 1 1
Logic or [3] is selected if the control command in ques-
tion is to be activated when a signal is given (active
signal = 1) either via a control word or via a digital input.

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Digital input Function:
505-508 Bus Control command This is where to set a fixed speed (jog) that is activated
0 0 0 via the serial communication port.
0 1 1
This function is the same as in parameter 213.
1 0 1
1 1 1
Description of choice:
NB! The jog frequency fJOG can be selected in the range
Parameters 502-504 deal with stop func- between fMIN (parameter 201) and fMAX (parameter
tions - see examples regarding 502 202).
(coasting) below. Active stop command
"0".
512 Telegram profile
Parameter 502 = Logic and
(TELEGRAM PROFILE)
Digital input Bus Control command
Value:
0 0 1 Coasting
0 1 0 Motor running Fieldbus Profile (FIELDBUS PROFILE) [0]
1 0 0 Motor running FC Profile (FC PROFILE) [1]
1 1 0 Motor running
Function:
Parameter 502 = Logic or There is a choice of two different control word profiles.
Digital input Bus Control command
0 0 1 Coasting Description of choice:
0 1 1 Coasting Select the desired control word profile.
1 0 1 Coasting
See Serial communication for further information about
1 1 0 Motor running
the control word profiles.

NB!
509 Bus jog 1 This is only possible in Stop Mode (motor
(BUS JOG 1 FREQ.) stopped on a Stop command).
Value:
0.0 - parameter 202 [0 -]
10.0 HZ [100]
513 Bus time interval
Function: (BUS TIMEOUT TIME)
This is where to set a fixed speed (jog) that is activated Value:
via the serial communication port. 1 - 99 sec. [1-99]
This function is the same as in parameter 213. 1 sec. [1]

Function:
Description of choice:
This parameter sets the maximum time expected to
The jog frequency fJOG can be selected in the range
pass between the receipt of two consecutive tele-
between fMIN (parameter 201) and fMAX (parameter
grams. If this time is exceeded, the serial communica-
202).
tion is assumed to have stopped and the desired
reaction is set in parameter 514.

510 Bus jog 2

Description of choice:
(BUS JOG 2 FREQ.)
Set the desired time.
Value:
0.0 - parameter 202 [0 -]
10.0 HZ [100]

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514 Bus time interval function Description of choice:
(BUS TIMEOUT FUNC) Indicates the status value of the unit given on the basis
Value: of the choice of the reference sum.
Off (OFF) [0] This value is updated every 320 ms.
Freeze output (FREEZE OUTPUT) [1]
Stop (STOP) [2]
Jogging (JOGGING) [3] 517 Data read-out: Feedback
Max. speed (MAX SPEED) [4] (FEEDBACK [UNIT])
Stop and trip (STOP AND TRIP) [5] Value:
X.XXX [XXXX]
Function:
This parameter selects the desired reaction of the FC Function:
motor when the set time for bus timeout (parameter This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
513) has been exceeded. If choices [1] to [5] are acti- nication port.
vated, relay 01 and relay 04 will be de-activated.
Description of choice:
Description of choice: Indicates the status value of terminals 1/2 at the unit/
The output frequency of the FC motor can: be frozen scale selected in parameters 414 and 415.
at the present value, be frozen at the reference, go to This value is updated every 320 ms.
stop, go to jogging frequency (parameter 213), go to
max. output frequency (parameter 202) or stop and
activate a trip. 518 Data read-out: Frequency
(FREQUENCY)
Value:
515 Data read-out: Reference %
XXX.X Hz [XXXX]
(REFERENCE)
Value: Function:
XXX.X % [XXXX] This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port.
Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
Description of choice:
nication port.
The value shown corresponds to the actual motor fre-
quency.
Description of choice:
This value is updated every 320 ms.
The value shown corresponds to the total reference
(sum of digital/analogue/preset/bus/freeze ref./catch-
up and slow-down).
519 Data read-out: Frequency x scale
This value is updated every 320 ms.
(FREQUENCY X SCALE)
Value:

516 Data read-out: Reference unit XXX.X Hz [XXXX]

(REFERENCE [UNIT])
Function:
Value: This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
X.XXX Hz or rpm. [XXXX] nication port.

Function:
Description of choice:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
The value corresponds to the present output frequen-
nication port.
cy fM multiplied by the factor preset in parameter 008
Display scaling of output frequency.

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Description of choice:
The value shown is calculated on the basis of the ac-
520 Data read-out: Current
tual motor voltage and motor current.
(MOTOR CURRENT)
This value is updated every 320 ms.
Value:
XXX.XX A [XXXXX]
523 Data read-out: Power, HP
Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu- (POWER (hp))
nication port. Value:
XX.XX HP (US) [XXXX]
Description of choice:
Function:
The value shown is a calculated value of the given
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
motor current.
nication port.
This value is updated every 320 ms.

Description of choice:
The value shown is calculated on the basis of the ac-
521 Data read-out: Torque
tual motor voltage and motor current. The value is
(TORQUE) indicated in the form of HP.
Value:
This value is updated every 320 ms.
XXX.X % [XXXX]

Function:
524 Data read-out: Motor voltage
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port. (MOTOR VOLTAGE)
Value:
Description of choice: XXX.X V [XXXX]
The value shown is the torque, with sign, supplied to
Function:
the motor shaft. The value is given as a percentage of
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
the rated torque.
nication port.
There is not exact linearity between 160% motor cur-
rent and torque in relation to the rated torque. Due to
Description of choice:
tollerences and temperature differences some motors
The value shown is a calculated value used for con-
supply more torque than that. Consequently, the min.
trolling the motor.
value and the max. value will depend on the max./min.
motor current. This value is updated every 320 ms.

This value is updated every 320 ms.

525 Data read-out: DC link voltage

522 Data read-out: Power, kW (DC LINK VOLTAGE)

(POWER (kW)) Value:

Value: XXXX V [XXXX]

XX.XX kW [XXXX]
Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
Function:
nication port.
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port.
Description of choice:
The value shown is a measured value.

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The value is filtered, which means that approx. 1.3 534 Data read-out: Status word, binary
seconds may pass from an input value changes until (STATUS WORD [HEX])
the data read-out changes values. Value:
This value is updated every 320 ms. Unit

Function:
527 Data read-out: FC therm. This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
(FC THERMAL) nication port.
Value:
0 - 100% [0 - 100] Description of choice:
Indicates the status word transmitted via the serial
Function: communication port.
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port.
537 Data read-out: INV. temperature
Description of choice: (INVERTER TEMP.)
Only whole numbers are displayed. Value:
This value is updated every 160 ms. Unit: ºC

Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
528 Data read-out: Digital input
nication port.
(DIGITAL INPUT)
Value:
Description of choice:
Unit States the given temperature of the frequency con-
verter. This value is updated every 10 sec.
Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port.
538 Data read-out: Alarm word
(ALARM WORD)
Description of choice:
Value:
The value shown indicates the signal status from the
4 digital terminals (2, 3, 4, and 5). Unit

This value is updated every 20 ms. Function:

This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port. See chapter on "Warnings and alarms".
533 Data read-out: External reference %
(EXT. REFERENCE) Description of choice:
Value: States whether there is an alarm on the FC motor.
-200.0 - +200.0 %

Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port.

Description of choice:
The value stated gives, as a percentage, the sum of
external references (sum of analogue/bus/pulse).
This value is updated every 80 ms.

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Hex Fault messages Hex Warning messages
00000002 Trip lock 00000008 HPFB timeout
00000040 HPFB timeout 00000010 Standard bus timeout
00000080 Standard bus timeout 00000040 Current limit
00000100 Short circuit 00000200 Inverter overload
00000200 24 V supply fault 00001000 Voltage warning low
00000400 Earth fault 00002000 Voltage warning high
00000800 Overcurrent 00004000 Phase loss
00004000 Motor thermistor 00010000 Live zero error warning
00008000 Inverter overload 00400000 Output freq. limit warning
00010000 Undervoltage 00800000 HPFB error
00020000 Overvoltage 40000000 24 V supply warning
00040000 Phase loss 80000000 Inverter temp. high
00080000 Live zero error
00100000 Overtemperature
02000000 HPFB error 541 Data read-out: Extended status word
08000000 Inrush fault (STATUS WORD)
10000000 Internal error 540
Value:
NB!
This parameter is updated every 20 ms. Unit

Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port.
539 Data read-out: Control word
(CONTROL WORD) Description of choice:
Value: States in Hex format whether there is a warning on the
FC motor.
Unit
Hex Status messages
Function:
01 Ramping
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
04 Start clockwise/counterclockwise
nication port.
08 Slow down
10 Catch-up
Description of choice: 8000 Frequency limit
Indicates the control word sent via the serial commu-
nication port in Hex code from the FC motor. This
parameter is updated every 20 ms. Data read-out: Terminal 1, analogue in-
542
put
(ANALOG INPUT 1)
540 Data read-out: Warning word
Value:
(WARN. WORD)
Unit: mA
Value:
Unit Function:
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
Function: nication port.
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu-
nication port. See chapter on "Warnings and alarms".
Description of choice:
The value shown indicates the signal value on terminal
Description of choice: 1.
States in Hex format whether there is a warning on the
FC motor.

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The scaling (parameters 336 and 337) does not influ- Function:
ence the read-out. Min. and max. are determined by This parameter sets up the drive’s Modbus RTU inter-
the offset and gain adjustment of the AD-converter. face to communicate properly with the master control-
This value is updated every 20 ms. ler. The parity (EVEN, ODD, or NO PARITY) must be
set to match the setting of the master controller.

Data read-out: Terminal 2, analogue in- Description of choice:

543
put Select the parity that matches the setting for the Mod-
(ANALOG INPUT 2) bus master controller. Even or odd parity is sometimes
Value: used to allow a transmitted word to be checked for er-
rors. Because Modbus RTU uses the more efficient
Unit: X.X V
CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) method of checking
Function: for errors, parity checking is seldom used in Modbus
This parameter can be read out via the serial commu- RTU networks.
nication port.

NB!
Description of choice:
Any change will disable use of display unit
The value shown indicates the signal value on terminal
(LCP2), and further programming also by
2.
FC protocol.
The scaling (parameters 338 and 339) does not influ-
ence the read-out. Min. and max. are determined by
571 Modbus communications timeout
the offset and gain adjustment of the AD-converter.
(M.BUS COM.TIME.)
This value is updated every 20 ms.
Value:
10 ms - 2000 ms 100 ms
561 Protocol Function:
(PROTOCOL) This parameter determines the maximum amount of
time that the drive’s Modbus RTU will wait between
Value:
characters that are sent by the master controller.
FC protocol (FC PROTOKOL) [0] When this amount of time expires, the drive’s Modbus
Modbus RTU [2] RTU interface will assume that it has received the en-
tire message.
Function:
There is a choice of three different protocols.
Description of choice:
Generally, the value of 100 ms is sufficient for Modbus
Description of choice: RTU networks, although some Modbus RTU networks
Select the required control word protocol. may operate on a timeout value as short as 35 ms.
For further information about using the Modbus RTU, If this value is set too short, the drive’s Modbus RTU
see MG10SX. interface may miss a part of the message. Since the
CRC check will not be valid, the drive will ignore the
message. The resulting retransmissions of messages
570 Modbus parity and message framing will slow communications on the network.
(M.BUS PAR./FRAME) If this value is set too long, the drive will wait longer
than necessary to determine that the message is com-
Value:
pleted. This will delay the drive’s response to the mes-
(EVEN/1 STOPBIT) [0]
sage and possibly cause the master controller to time
(ODD/1 STOPBIT) [1] out. The resulting retransmissions of messages will
(NO PARITY/1 STOPBIT) [2] slow communications on the network.
(NO PARITY/2 STOPBIT) [3]

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Parameter Group 6-** Technical Functions

600 Operating data: Operating hours Operating data: Number of overtemper-

604
(OPERATING HOURS) atures
Value: (OVER TEMP’S)
Unit: hours Value:
0.0 - 130,000.0 Unit: number
0 - 9999
Function:
This parameter can be read out via the display or the Function:
serial communication port. The value cannot be reset. This parameter can be read out via the display or the
serial communication port.
Description of choice:
Indicates the number of hours in which the FC motor Description of choice:
has been switched on. States the number of temperature faults there has
been on the FC motor.
The value is updated in the FC motor every hour and
saved when the unit is turned off.

Operating data: Number of overvoltag-

605
es
601 Operating data: Hours run
(OVER VOLT’S)
(RUNNING HOURS)
Value:
Value:
Unit: number
Unit: hours
0 - 9999
0.0 - 130,000.0
Function:
Function:
This parameter can be read out via the display or the
This parameter can be read out via the display or the
serial communication port.
serial communication port. The value can be reset via
parameter 619.
Description of choice:
States the number of overvoltages there has been on
Description of choice:
the FC motor.
Indicates the number of hours in which the FC motor
has been in operation since reset in parameter 619.
The value is updated in the FC motor every hour and
NB!
saved when the unit is turned off.
Parameters 615-617 Fault log cannot be
read out via the integral control unit.

603 Operating data: Number of power-up’s

NOTE:
(POWER UP’S) Parameters 615-617 Fault log cannot be read out via
Value: the integral control unit.
Unit: number
0 - 9999

Function:
This parameter can be read out via the display or the
serial communication port.

Description of choice:
States the number of power-ups of the supply voltage
to the FC motor.

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Description of choice:
615 Fault log: Error code
Read out as one value.
(F.LOG: ERROR COD)
Indication range: 0.0 - 999.9.
Value:
[Index 1 - 10] Error code: 0 - 99 The fault log is reset after initialisation (para. 620).
Function:
In this parameter it is possible to see the reason for a
trip (cut-out of the frequency converter) occurring. 10 619 Reset of hours-run counter
[1-10] log values are defined. (RESET RUN. HOUR)
The lowest log number [1] contains the latest/most re- Value:
cently saved data value. The highest log number [10] No reset (DO NOT RESET) [0]
contains the oldest data value saved. If a trip occurs, Reset (RESET COUNTER) [1]
it is possible to see the cause, time and a possible val-
ue of the output current or output voltage. Function:
Reset to zero of hours-run counter (parameter 601).
Description of choice:
Given as a fault code, in which the number refers to a Description of choice:
table. See the table in Warnings/alarm messages. If Reset [1] has been selected the hours-run counter of
the FC motor is reset.

616 Fault log: Time

(F.LOG: TIME) 620 Operating mode
Value: (OPERATION MODE)
Unit: Hours Value:
[Indication range XX - XXX] Normal function (NORMAL OPERATION) [0]
Control card test (CONTROL CARD TEST) [2]
Function:
Initialisation (INITIALIZE) [3]
Array type parameter. This parameter makes it possi-
ble to see the total number of operating hours before Function:
the trip occurred. 10 (1-10) log values are stored. In addition to its normal function, this parameter can
The lowest log number (1) contains the latest/most re- be used for two different tests.
cently saved data value, while the highest log number Also, all parameters (except parameters 603-605) can
(10) contains the oldest data value. be initialized.

Description of choice: Description of choice:

Read out as an option. Normal function [0] is selected for normal operation
Indication range: XX - XXX. with the motor in the selected application.
The fault log is reset after initialization (para. 620). Control card test [2] is selected if control of the ana-
logue and digital inputs, as well as the analogue, digital
outputs and the +10 V control voltage is desired.
617 Fault log: Value A test connector with internal connections is required
(F.LOG: VALUE) for this test. Setup: Analogue/digital output to digital
inputs 3, 4 and 5 and 10 V supply to analogue/digital
Value:
input 2.
[Index XX - XXX]
Initialization [3] is selected if the factory setting of the
Function: unit is desired without resetting parameters 500, 501
Array type parameter. This parameter makes it possi- + 600 - 605. Initialisationis active after power up.
ble to see at what current or voltage a given trip oc-
curred.

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621 Nameplate: FC type 628 Nameplate: Application option type
(FC TYPE) (APP. OPTION)
Value: Value:
Depends on unit

Function: Function:
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
or the serial communication. or the serial communication port.

Description of choice:
Type indicates the unit size and basic function con-
cerned. Nameplate: Communication option
630
type ordering no.
(COM. ORDER NO)
624 Nameplate: Software version no. Value:
(SOFTWARE VERSION)
Value:
Function:
Depends on unit
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
or the serial communication port.
Function:
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
or the serial communication.

632 BMC software identification

Description of choice:
(BMC SW VERSION)
Software version gives the version number.
Value:

625 Nameplate: LCP identification no.

Function:
(LCP VERSION)
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
Value: or the serial communication port.
Depends on unit

Function:
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display 633 Motor database identification
or the serial communication port. For example: ID 1,42
(MOTOR DATA VERS.)
2 kB.
Value:

Function:
626 Nameplate: Database identification no.
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
(DATABASE VER.)
or the serial communication port.
Value:
Depends on unit

Function:
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
or the serial communication port.

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634 Unit identification for communication

(UNIT ID)
Value:

Function:
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
or the serial communication port.

635 Software Part No.

(Software Part No.)
Value:

Function:
The key data of the unit can be read out via the display
or the serial communication port.

678 Configure Control Card

(CONFIG CONTROL CARD)
Value:
Standard version (STANDARD VERSION) [1]
Profibus 3 Mbaud Version
(PROFIBUS 3 MB VER.) [2]
Profibus 12 Mbaud Version
(PROFIBUS 12 MB VER.) [3]

Function:
This parameter enables a configuration of a Profibus
Control Card. The default value depends on the pro-
duced unit, also being the maximum obtainable value.
This means, that a control card only can be down gra-
ded to a lower performance version.

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Galvanic isolation (PELV) 2. Motor grounded on site or not
PELV offers protection by way of extra low voltage. The leakage current is of importance to safety during
Protection against electric shock is considered to be handling/operation of the frequency converter if (by
ensured when all connected devices are of the PELV mistake) the frequency converter has not been earth-
type and the installation is made as described in local/ ed.
national regulations on PELV supplies.
In FCM 300 Series all control terminals are supplied NB!
from or in connection with extra low voltage (PELV). FCM 305-375 all have leakage currents >
3.5 mA, approx 4 to 20 mA. Varies with
Galvanic (ensured) isolation is obtained by fulfilling re-
switching frequencies within the given in-
quirements concerning higher isolation and by provid-
terval.
ing the relevant creapage/clearance distances. These
requirements are described in the EN 50178 standard. This means reinforced earthing mus be established, if
The components that make up the electrical isolation, EN50178 is to be complied with.
as described below, also comply with the requirements Never use ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) re-
concerning higher isolation and the relevant test as lays also called RCD(Residual Current Device) that
described in EN 50178. are not suitable for DC fault currents (type A).

The galvanic isolation can be shown in three locations If a RCD is used it must be:
(see drawing below), namely: - Suitable for protecting equipment with a DC
1. Power supply (SMPS) incl. signal isolation of current content in the fault current (3-phase
UDC, indicating the intermediate current volt- rectifier)
age. - Suitable for power-up with short charging
2. Gate drive that runs the IGBTs (optocou- current to earth
plers). - Suitable for a high leakage current.
3. Current transducers (opto-couplers). This means it is possible to operate the FCM 300 on
Earth leakage current RCD type B:
Residual Current Devices (RCD) type B has a toler-
Earth leakage current is primarily caused by the ca-
ance on trip level. It is therefore recommended to use
pacitance between motor phases and the motor frame.
a RCD where the max leakage current for the FCM
The RFI filter contributes additional leakage current,
(see above, 20 mA) is less than 1/3 of the trip level for
as the filter circuit is connected to earth through ca-
the RCD. This means the trip level for the RCD will
pacitors.
have to be 60 mA or higher, i.e. a RCD type B with a
The size of the leakage current to the ground depends trip level 100 mA can be used for protection.
on the following factors, in order of priority:
1. Switching frequency

Galvanic isolation

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Extreme running conditions If the overload is excessive, a current may occur that
Motor-generated overvoltage makes the FC motor cut out after approx. 1.5 sec.
The voltage in the intermediate circuit is increased Acoustic noise
when the motor acts as a generator. This occurs in two Below are the typical values measured at a distance
cases: of 1 m from the unit at full load:
1. The load drives the motor (at constant output
frequency from the frequency converter), i.e. 2 pole 4 pole
the load generates energy. FCM 305 54 dB(A)
FCM 311 58 dB(A)
2. During deceleration ("ramp-down") if the mo-
FCM 315 59 dB(A)
ment of inertia is high, the load is low and the
FCM 322 58 dB(A)
ramp-down time is too short for the energy to
FCM 330 61 dB(A)
be dissipated as a loss in the VLT frequency
FCM 340 62 dB(A) 63 dB(A)
converter, the motor and the installation.
FCM 355 64 dB(A) 60 dB(A)
The control unit attempts to correct the ramp if possi- FCM 375 61 dB(A)
ble.
Balance
The inverter turns off to protect the transistors and the The FCM 300 is balanced to class R according to
intermediate circuit capacitors when a certain voltage ISO8821 (reduced balance). For critical applications
level is reached. especially at high speed (>4000 RPM) special balance
Mains drop-out (class S) might be required.
During a mains drop-out, FCM 300 Series continues Thermal Protection and Derating
until the intermediate circuit voltage drops below the The FCM 300 Series motor is thermally protected in
minimum stop level, which is typically 15% below FCM case limits are exceeded. At high temperatures the
300 Series's lowest rated supply voltage. switching frequency will be gradually reduced down to
The time before the inverter stops depends on the 2 kHz and eventually the motor will trip.
mains voltage before the drop-out and on the motor
load. NB!
Combination of high switching frequency
Static overload
and missing fan cooling might damage the
When FCM 300 Series is overloaded (the current limit
unit.
in parameter 221 has been reached), the controls will
reduce the output frequency in an attempt to reduce
the load.

Derating for ambient temperature

The ambient temperature (TAMB,MAX) is the maximum
temperature allowed. The average (TAMB,AVG) meas-
ured over 24 hours must be at least 5ºC lower.
If FCM 300 Series is operated at temperatures above
40 ºC, a derating of the continuous output current is
necessary.

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Derating for air pressure 2. Derating of max. TAMB versus altitude at
By altitudes above 2 km, please contact Danfoss 100% output current.
Drives regarding PELV.
Below 1000 m altitude no derating is necessary.
Above 1000 m the ambient temperature (TAMB) or max.
output current (IVLT,MAX) must be derated in accord-
ance with the following diagram:
1. Derating of output current versus altitude at
TAMB = max. 40°C

Derating for running at low speed

When a centrifugal pump or a fan is controlled by a FC
motor, it is not necessary to reduce the output at low
speed because the load characterstic of the centrifugal
pumps/fans, automatically ensures the necessary re-
duction.
FC motors running constant load torque applications
continuously at low speed must be derated (see dia-
gram) or an independent fan must be used (motor
cooling method 2).
Nominal torque (100%) can be yielded up to 15 min
and at a duty cycle up to 25% at low speed.

Derating for high switching frequency

The FCM 300 Series motor can use two different PWM
schemes, SFAVM and 60° AVM. Factory setting is
SFAVM. The PWM scheme can be changed in pa-
rameter 446. Below 25 Hz motor speed the FCM 300
Series motor automatically change to SFAVM.
Factory setting of the switching frequency is 4000 Hz.
It can be changed between 2 and 14 kHz in parameter
411.
A higher switching frequency leads to a quieter running
unit but higher losses in the electronics of the FC motor
and makes an appropriate derating necessary.
See below Torque carateteristic

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Vibration and shock
FCM 300 Series has been tested according to a pro-
cedure based on the following standards:

IEC 60068-2-6: Vibration (sinusoidal) - 1970

IEC 60068-2-34: Random vibration broad-band
- general requirements
IEC 60068-2-35: Random vibration broad-band
- high reproducibility
IEC 60068-2-36: Random vibration broad-band
- medium reproducibility
FCM 300 Series complies with requirements that cor-
respond to conditions in the standards mentioned
above.
Air humidity
4 pole
FCM 300 Series has been designed to meet the IEC
60068-2-3 standard, EN 50178 item 9.4.2.2/DIN Mains supply interference/harmonics
40040, class E, at 40°C. A FC motor takes up a non-sinusoidal current from
mains, which increases the input current IRMS. A non-
Cyclic damp heat according to IEC 60068-2-30, 40°C.
sinusoidal current can be transformed by means of a
UL standard Fourier analysis and split up into sine wave currents
FCM 300 Series is UL approved. with different frequencies, i.e. different harmonic cur-
See Technical data for correct use of prefuses. rents IN with 50 Hz as the basic frequency:
Efficiency Harmonic I1 I5 I7 I11
currents
Hz 50 Hz 250 Hz 350 Hz 550 Hz
In/I1 [%] 100% 44% 29% 8%

The harmonics do not affect the power consumption

directly, but increase the heat losses in the installation
(transformer, cables). Consequently, in plants with a
rather high percentage of rectifier load, it is important
to maintain harmonic currents at a low level to avoid
overload of the transformer and high temperature in
the cables.
Some of the harmonic currents might disturb commu-
nication equipment connected to the same transform-
er or cause resonance in connection with power-factor
correction batteries.

2 pole

To ensure low, harmonic currents, FCM 300 has in-

termediate circuit coils as standard.. THD (current) ≤
54%
The voltage distortion on the mains supply depends on
the size of the harmonic currents multiplied by the
mains impedance for the frequency in question. The
total voltage distortion THD is calculated on the basis
of the individual voltage harmonics using the following
formula:

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U1 guishes between components, appliances, SYSTEMs
THD = (%)
U 2+...+U 2 and installations.
2 n
What is covered?
Power factor
The EU "Guidelines on the Application of Council Di-
The power factor is the relation between I1 and IRMS .
rective 89/336/EEC" outline three typical situations of
The power factor for 3-phase control using a FC motor. For each of these situations, ex-
planations are offered as to whether the situation in
question is covered by the EMC directive and must be
CE labelled.
1. The FC motor is sold directly to the endcon-
sumer. The FC motor is for example sold to
The power factor indicates the extent to which the FC a DIY market. The end-consumer is a lay-
motor imposes a load on the mains supply. man. He installs the FC motor himself for use
The lower the power factor, the higher the IRMS for the with a hobby machine, a kitchen appliance,
same kW performance. etc. For such applications, the FC motor must
be CE labelled in accordance with the EMC
In addition, a high power factor indicates that the dif-
directive.
ferent harmonic currents are low.
2. The FC motor is sold for installation in a plant.
The plant is built up by professionals of the
What is CE labelling? trade. It could be a production plant or a heat-
The purpose of CE labellingis to avoid technical ob- ing/ ventilation plant designed and installed
stacles to trade within EFTA and the EU. The EU has by professionals of the trade. Neither the FC
introduced the CE label as a simple way of showing motor nor the finished plant has to be CE la-
whether a product complies with the relevant EU di- belled under the EMC directive. However, the
rectives. The CE label says nothing about the specifi- unit must comply with the basic EMC require-
cations or quality of the product. Frequency converters ments of the directive. The installer can en-
are regulated by three EU directives: sure this by using components, appliances
The machinery directive(98/37/EEC) and SYSTEMs that are CE labelled under the
EMC directive.
All machines with critical moving parts are covered by
the machinery directive, which came into force on 1 3. The FC motor is sold as part of a complete
January 1995. Since a frequency converter is largely SYSTEM. The SYSTEM is being marketed
electrical, and the motor always will be placed in con- as complete. It could be e.g. an air-condition-
nection with other machines, it does not fall under the ing SYSTEM. The complete SYSTEM must
machinery directive. However, if a FC motor is sup- be CE labelled in accordance with the EMC
plied for use in a machine, we provide information on directive. The manufacturer who supplies the
safety aspects relating to the FC motor. We do this by SYSTEM can ensure CE labelling under the
means of a manufacturer's declaration. EMC directive either by using CE labelled
components or by testing the EMC of the
The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC)
SYSTEM. If he chooses to use only CE la-
Frequency converters must be CE labelled in accord-
belled components, he does not have to test
ance with the low-voltage directive. The directive ap-
the entire SYSTEM.
plies to all electrical equipment and appliances used
in the voltage range of 50-1000 V AC and 75-1500 V Danfoss FCM 300 Series motor and CE labelling
DC. CE labelling is a positive feature when used for its
original purpose, i.e. to facilitate trade within the EU
The EMC directive(89/336/EEC)
and EFTA.
EMC is short for electromagnetic compatibility. The
presence of electromagnetic compatibility means that However, CE labelling may cover many different spec-
the mutual interference between different compo- ifications. This means that it has to be checked what a
nents/ appliances is so small that the functioning of the given CE label specifically covers.
appliances is not affected. The EMC directive came The specifications covered can in fact be widely dif-
into force on 1 January 1996. The directive distin- ferent. That is why a CE label can give the installer a

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false feeling of security when using a FC motor as a
component in a SYSTEM or an appliance. Z min = 0 + j0 ohm. (EN 61800-3
commutation notches)
We CE label our VLT® DriveMotors in accordance with
the low-voltage directive. This means that as long as
Generic standards
the FC motor is installed correctly, we guarantee that
The generic standards are stated in the EMC directive
it complies with the low-voltage directive. We issue a
(89/336/EEC).
declaration of conformity that confirms our CE labelling
in accordance with the low-voltage directive. The FC motor complies with:
EN 61000-6-3 1), EN 61000-6-1.
The CE label also applies to the EMC directive, on
Residential, commercial and light industrial environ-
condition that the instructions given in the Operating
ment.
Instructions for EMC-correct installation and filtering
have been followed. On this basis, a declaration of EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-4.
conformity in accordance with the EMC directive is is- Industrial environment.
sued. 1)Emission levels stated by EN 61000-6-3 are only ful-
The Quick Guide gives detailed instructions for instal- filled by FC motors with class B-1 optional filter.
lation to ensure that your installation is EMCcorrect.
Furthermore the FC motor complies with: DIN VDE
Furthermore, we specify which norms that are com-
0160/1990 2)
plied with by our different products.
2)‘Protection against overvoltage 7.3.1. class1’
We offer the filters that can be seen from the specifi-
cations and gladly provide other types of assistance Product standards
that can help you obtain the best EMC result. The product standards are stated in EN 61800-3 (IEC
61800-3).
Compliance with EMC directive 89/336/EEC
In the great majority of cases, the VLT DriveMotor is The FC motor complies with:
used by professionals of the trade as a complex com- EN 61800-3, unrestricted distribution3) .
ponent forming part of a larger appliance, SYSTEM or EN 61800-3, restricted distribution.
installation. It must be noted that the responsibility for 3)Emission levels stated by EN 61800-3 unrestricted
the final EMC properties of the appliance, SYSTEM or distribution are only fulfilled by FC motors with class
installation rests with the installer. As an aid to the in- B-1 filter.
staller, Danfoss has prepared EMC installation guide-
Basic standards, emissions
lines for the Power Drive System. The standards and
test levels stated for Power Drive Systems are com- - EN 55011: Limits and methods of measuring
plied with, provided the right EMC-correct instructions radio disturbance characteristics of industri-
for installation have been followed, see electrical in- al, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-fre-
stallation. quency equipment.
EMC standards - EN 55022: Limits and methods of measuring
radio disturbance characteristics of informa-
NB! tion technology equipment.
- All EMC specifications are sta- - EN 61000-3-2: Limits for harmonic current
ted with factory settings. emissions (equipment input current ≥ 16 A)
- Maximum 4 kHz switching fre- - EN 61000-3-4: Limits for harmonic current
quency. emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A)
- Screened data/control cables Basic standards, immunity
must be used for surge protec-
- EN 61000-2-4 (IEC 61000-2-4):
tion.
Compatibility levels
- The FC motor must be connec- Simulation of voltage and frequency fluctua-
ted to earth in order to comply. tions, harmonics and commutation notches
- Maximum/minimum line impe- on the power line.
dance Zmax = 0.24 + j0.15 ohm;

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- EN 61000-4-2 (IEC 61000-4-2): Electrostatic Liquids can be carried through the air and condense
discharge (ESD) in the VLT frequency converter. In addition to this, liq-
Simulation of electrostatic discharge. uids may cause corrosion of components and metal
parts.
- EN 61000-4-4 (IEC 61000-4-4): Fast transi-
Steam, oil and salt water may cause corrosion of com-
ents, burst 5/ 50 nS
ponents and metal parts.
Simulation of transients caused by switching
In such environments, equipment with enclosure rat-
of contactors, relays or similar devices.
ing ≥ IP 54 is recommended.
- EN 61000-4-5 (IEC 61000-4-5):
Surges 1.2/ 50 μS. In environments with high temperatures and humidity,
Simulation of transients caused by e.g. light- corrosive gases such as sulphur, nitrogen and chlorine
ning that strikes near an installation. compounds will cause chemical processes on the VLT
frequency converter components. Such chemical re-
- EN 61000-4-3: (IEC 61000-4-3): actions will rapidly affect and damage the electronic
Radio-frequency electromagnetic field. Am- components.
plitude modulated.
Simulation of interference caused by radio NB!
transmission equipment. Mounting VLT frequency converters in ag-
- EN 61000-4-6: (IEC 61000-4-6): gressive environments will increase the
RF common mode. risk of stoppages and furthermore consid-
Simulation of the effect from radio-transmit- erably reduce the life of the converter.
ting equipment connected to connection ca-
Before the installation of the VLT frequency converter,
bles.
the ambient air should be checked for liquids, particles
- ENV 50204: and gases. This may be done by observing existing
Radio-frequency electromagnetic field. Pulse installations in this environment. Typical indicators of
modulated. harmful airborne liquids are water or oil on metal parts,
Simulation of interference caused by GSM or corrosion of metal parts.
mobile phones.
Excessive dust particle levels are often found on in-
General aspects of EMC emissions stallation cabinets and existing electrical installations.
For high frequency shielding, screened cables used One indicator of aggressive airborne gases is black-
for Profibus, standard bus, control cables and signal ening of copper rails and cable ends on existing in-
interface must in general be connected to the enclo- stallations.
sure at both ends.
General aspects of EMC immunity
If there are problems with low frequency interference
(ground loops), screened cable used for Profibus,
standard bus, control cables and signal interface can
be left open at one end.
Aggressive environments
In common with all electronic equipment, a VLT fre-
quency converter contains a large number of mechan-
ical and electronic components, all of which are
vulnerable to environmental effects to some extent.

The VLT frequency converter should not

therefore be installed in environments
with airborne liquids, particles or gases
capable of affecting and damaging the
electronic components. Failure to take the
necessary protective measures increases
the risk of stoppages, thus reducing the
life of the VLT frequency converter.

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List of warnings and alarms Alarm, this can mean that a warning precedes the
The table gives the different warningsand alarmsand alarm. It can also mean that it is possible to program
indicates whether the fault locks the FC motor. After whether a given fault is to result in a warning or an
Trip locked, the mains supply must be cut and the fault alarm. After a trip, alarm and warning will flash, but if
must be corrected. Reconnect the mains supply and the fault is removed, only alarm will flash. After a reset,
reset the FC motor before being ready. Wherever a the FC motor will be ready to start operation again.
cross is placed under both Warning and
No. Description Warning Trip Alarm Trip locked
2 Live zero fault (LIVE ZERO ERROR) X X
4 Phase loss (MAINS PHASE LOSS) X X X
5 Voltage warning high (DC LINK VOLTAGE HIGH) X
6 Voltage warning low (DC LINK VOLTAGE LOW) X
7 Overvoltage (DC LINK OVERVOLT) X X
8 Undervoltage (DC LINK UNDERVOLT) X
9 Inverter overload (INVERTER TIME) X X
11 Motor thermistor (MOTOR THERMISTOR) X
12 Torque limit (TORQUE LIMIT) X
13 Overcurrent (OVERCURRENT) X X
14 Earth fault (EARTH FAULT) X X
15 Supply fault (SWITCH MODE FAULT) X X
16 Short-circuit (CURR.SHORT CIRCUIT) X X
17 Standard bus timeout (STD BUS TIMEOUT) X X
18 HPFB bus timeout (HPFB TIMEOUT) X X
33 Out of frequency range (OUT FREQ RNG/ROT LIM) X
34 HPFB error (HPFB ALARM) X X
35 Inrush fault (INRUSH FAULT) X X
36 Overtemperature (OVERTEMPERATURE) X X
37 Internal error (INTERNAL ERROR) X X
What if the motor does not start?
The LCP may be set for local stop. If so, the motor does Warning:
not start when you disconnect the LCP. To make the Extreme care must be taken when oper-
motor start a LCP has to be connected, - there is no ating the unit with open lid.
other way, and the MCT 10 Setup Software will not tell
you what is wrong or what to do. So in case of prob-
lems follow the procedure stated below:
Green Yellow Red Action
LED 302 LED 301 LED 300
OFF OFF OFF Apply power
ON OFF OFF Apply start and reference signals
ON OFF ON Apply and remove reset signal
ON ON ON Switch off power until all LED's have turned off
For further information see the quick setup MG.03.Fx.xx.
1. Make sure no parameters have been (local stop, yellow LED 301 flashing slowly *),
changed from initial delivery status (factory Control panel STOP can only be restarted by
setting). Use the Local Control Panel or serial the Control Panel START button.
port to reset to factory setting. Make sure that 3. Check the Light Emitting Diodes visible
parameter 002 is set for remote (if not, the through a hole in the inside isolation cover
yellow LED 301 will be flashing slowly. (see drawing page 16) follow table below.
2. Make sure no STOP command has been *) as from software version 2.12
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Serial communication problems If the bus address is Alarm messages
set for a high value, communication may seem to be The alarm comes up in the 2. and 3. line of the display,
impossible, if the high address is not scanned by the see example below:
master. The address is not changed back to factory

175NA118.10
setting with reset to factory setting function.
Warnings
TRIP (RESET)
The display flashes between normal state and warn-
ing. A warning comes up on the first and second line
of the display. See examples below:
ALARM:12
TORQUE LIMIT
SETUP
SETUP

DC LINK VOLTAGE LOW 175NA117.10

WARN. 6 SETUP

WARNING/ALARM 2 If the intermediate circuit voltage (DC) exceeds the in-

Live zero fault (LIVE ZERO ERROR): verter overvoltage limit (see table), the FC motor will
The current signal on terminal 1 is less than 50% of the trip. Furthermore, the voltage will be stated in the dis-
value set in parameter 336 Terminal 1, min. scaling. play.
WARNING/ALARM 4 ALARM 8
Phase loss (MAINS PHASE LOSS): Undervoltage (DC LINK UNDERVOLT):
Phase missing on the supply side. Check the supply If the intermediate circuit voltage (DC) drops below the
voltage to the FC motor. inverter lower voltage limit (see table on this page), the
FC motor will trip after 3 - 28 sec., depending on unit.
WARNING 5
Furthermore, the voltage will be stated in the display.
Voltage warning high (DC LINK VOLTAGE HIGH):
Check whether the supply voltage matches the FC
The intermediate circuit voltage (DC) is higher than the
motor, see technical data.
overvoltage limit of the control SYSTEM, see table on
this page. The FC motor is still active. WARNING/ALARM 9
Inverter overload (INVERTER TIME):
WARNING 6
The electronic, thermal inverter protection reports that
Voltage warning low (DC LINK VOLTAGE LOW):
the FC motor is about to cut out because of an over-
The intermediate circuit voltage (DC) is below the un-
load (too high current for too long). The counter for
dervoltage limit of the control SYSTEM, see table be-
electronic, thermal inverter protection gives a warning
low. The FC motor is still active.
at 95% and trips at 100%, while giving an alarm. The
ALARM 7 FC motor cannot be reset until the counter is below
Overvoltage (DC LINK OVERVOLT): 90%.

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Trip/Alarm/warning limits: ALARM: 17
FC motor Series 3 x 380 - 480 Standard bus timeout (STD BUSTIMEOUT)
V There is no communication to the FC motor. The warn-
[VDC] ing will only be active when parameter 514 has been
Undervoltage 410 set to another value than OFF.
Voltage warning low 440 If parameter 514 has been set to stop and trip, it will
Voltage warning high 760 first give a warning and then ramp down until it trips,
Overvoltage 760* while giving an alarm.
* 760V in 5 sec. or 800V immediately. Parameter 513 Bus time interval could possibly be in-
The voltages stated are the intermedi- creased.
ate circuit voltage of the FC motor.
WARNING/ALARM 18
ALARM 11 HPFB bus timeout (HPFB BUS TIMEOUT)
Motor thermistor (MOTOR THERMISTOR): There is no communication with the FC motor. The
If a thermistor is mounted and parameter 128 is set to warning will only be active when parameter 804 has
Enable [1], the FC motor will trip if the motor gets too been set to another value than OFF. If parameter 804
hot. has been set to Stop and trip, it will first give a warning
WARNING 12 and then ramp down until it trips, while giving an alarm.
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT): Parameter 803 Bus time out could possibly be in-
The current is higher than the value in parameter 221 creased.
(in motor operation). WARNING 33
ALARM 13 Out of frequency range:
Overcurrent (OVERCURRENT): This warning is active if the output frequency has
The inverter peak current limit (approx. 230% of the reached parameter 201 Output frequency low limit or
rated current) has been exceeded. The FC motor will parameter 202 Output frequency high limit.
trip, while giving an alarm. WARNING/ALARM 34
Turn off the FC motor and check whether the motor HPFB error (HPFB ALARM):
shaft can be turned. The profibus communication is not working correctly.

NB! ALARM 35
If shock loads occur this alarm may ap- Inrush fault (INRUSH FAULT):
pear. This warning occurs when the unit has been switched
on too many times within 1 minute.
ALARM: 14 WARNING/ALARM 36
Earth fault (EARTH FAULT): Overtemperature (OVERTEMPERATURE):
There is a discharge from the output phases to earth,
ALARM: 37
either between the inverter and the motor or in the mo-
Internal error (INTERNAL ERROR):
tor itself.
An error has occurred in the SYSTEM. Contact your
ALARM: 15 Danfoss supplier.
Supply fault (SWITCH MODE FAULT):
Warning word, extended Status word and Alarm
Fault in the switch mode power supply (internal 24 V
word
supply).
Warning word, extened status word and alarm
Contact your Danfoss supplier.
wordare shown on the display in Hex format. If there
ALARM: 16 are more than one warning or alarm, a sum of all warn-
Short-circuiting (CURR.SHORT CIRCUIT): ings or alarms will be shown.
There is short-circuiting on the motor terminals or the Warning word, extened status word and alarm word
motor itself. can also be displayed using the serial bus in parameter
Contact your Danfoss supplier. 540, 541 and 538.

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Bit (Hex) Warning word (P. 540)
00000008 HPFB timeout
00000010 Standard bus timeout
00000040 Current limit
00000200 Inverter overload
00001000 Voltage warning low
00002000 Voltage warning high
00004000 Phase loss
00010000 Live zero error warning
00400000 Output freq. limit warning
00800000 HPFB error
40000000 24 V supply warning
80000000 Inverter temp. high

Bit (Hex) Extended status word (P.541)

01 Ramping
04 Start clockwise/counterclockwise
08 Slow down
10 Catch-up
8000 Frequency limit

Bit (Hex) Alarm word (P.538)

00000002 Trip lock
00000040 HPFB timeout
00000080 Standard bus timeout
00000100 Short circuit
00000200 24 V supply fault
00000400 Earth fault
00000800 Overcurrent
00004000 Motor thermistor
00008000 Inverter overload
00010000 Undervoltage
00020000 Overvoltage
00040000 Phase loss
00080000 Live zero error
00100000 Overtemperature
02000000 HPFB error
08000000 Inrush fault
10000000 Internal error

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List of parameters
Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.
Parame- Range/number of settings/val- Data Conv.
ter No. Function ue Factory setting type index
001 Language 6 English 5 0
002 Local/remote control 2 Remote control 5 0
003 Local reference 000.000 4 -3
004 Active Setup 4 Setup 1 5 0
005 Programming Setup 4 Active setup 5 0
006 Copying of Setups 4 No copying 5 0
007 LCP copy 4 No copying 5 0
008 Display scaling of motor frequency 100 6 -2
009 Display line 2 24 Frequency [Hz] 5 0
010 Display line 1.1 24 Reference [%] 5 0
011 Display line 1.2 24 Motor current [A] 5 0
012 Display line 1.3 24 Power [kW] 5 0
013 Local control/configuration 5 LCP digital control/par. 100 5 0
014 Local stop 2 Possible 5 0
015 Local jog 2 Not possible 5 0
016 Local reversing 2 Not possible 5 0
017 Local reset of trip 2 Possible 5 0
018 Lock for data change 2 Not locked 5 0
019 Operating state at power up, local c. 3 Forced stop, use saved ref. 5 0

Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.

Parame- Range/number of settings/val- Data Conv.
ter No. Function ue Factory setting type index
100 Configuration 2 Speed, open loop mode 5 0
101 Torque characteristics 4 Constant torque 5 0
102 Motor power XX.XX kW - dep. on unit 6 1
103 Motor voltage XX.XX V - dep. on unit 6 0
104 Motor frequency XX.X Hz - dep. on unit 6 -1
105 Motor current XX.XX A - dep. on unit 7 -2
106 Rated motor speed XX rpm - dep. on unit 6 0
117 Resonance damping off - 100% off % 6 0
118 Resonance damping cut out 0-200% Motor dependent 5 0
126 DC braking time 0.0 (off) - 60.0 sec. 10.0 sec. 6 -1
127 DC brake cut-in frequency 0.0 Hz - fMAX 0.0 Hz 6 -1
128 Motor thermal protection 1 No protection 5 0
132 DC braking voltage 0 - 100 % 0% 5 0
133 Start voltage 0.00 - 100.00 V Motor dependent 6 -2
134 Start compensation 0.0 - 300.0 % 100.0 % 6 -1
135 U/f ratio 0.00 - 20.00 V/Hz Motor dependent 6 -2
136 Slip compensation -500.0 - +500.0 % 100.0 % 3 -1
137 DC holding voltage 0 - 100 % 0% 5 0
138 Brake cut out frequency 0.5 - 132 Hz 3.0 Hz 6 -1
139 Brake cut in frequency 0.5 - 132 Hz 3.0 Hz 6 -1
147 Setup of motor type dept. on unit dept. on unit 5 0

Conversion index: Data type:

This number refers to a conversion figure to be used Data type shows the type and length of the telegram.
when writing or reading via serial communication with
Data type Description
a frequency converter. 3 Integer 16
See Databytes in Serial Bus. 4 Integer 32
5 Unsigned 8
6 Unsigned 16
7 Unsigned 32
9 Text string

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Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.
Parame- Data Conv.
ter No. Function Range/number of settings/value Factory setting type index
200 Rotation direction 3 Only clockwise 0 - 132 Hz 5 0
201 Min. output frequency 0.0 Hz - fMAX 0.0 Hz 6 -1
(fMIN)
202 Max. output frequency fMIN - fRANGE fRANGE (132 Hz) 6 -1
(fMAX)
203 Reference/feedback Min. - max./-max.- +max. Min. - Max. 5 0
range
204 Minimum reference -100,000.000 - RefMAX 0.000 4 -3
205 Maximum reference RefMIN - 100,000.000 50.000 4 -3
207 Ramp-up time 1 0.05 - 3600.00 sec. 3.00 sec. 7 -2
208 Ramp-down time 1 0.05 - 3600.00 sec. 3.00 sec. 7 -2
209 Ramp-up time 2 0.15 - 3600.00 sec. 3.00 sec 7 -2
210 Ramp-down time 2 0.15 - 3600.00 sec. 3.00 sec 7 -2
211 Jog ramp time 0.05 - 3600.00 sec. 3.00 sec. 7 -2
212 Quick stop ramp-down 0.05 - 3600.00 sec. 3.00 sec. 7 -2
time
213 Jog frequency 0 Hz - fMAX 10.0 Hz 6 -1
214 Reference function 2 Sum 5 0
215 Preset reference 1 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
216 Preset reference 2 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
219 Catch up/slow down 0.00 - 100.00 % 0.00 % 6 -2
value
221 Current limit for motor Min.- max. limit in % of Irated Max. limit 6 -1
mode
229 Frequency bypass, 0 (off) - 100 % 0% 6 0
bandwidth
230 Frequency bypass 1 0.0 - 132 Hz 0.0 Hz 6 -1
231 Frequency bypass 2 0.0 - 132 Hz 0.0 Hz 6 -1
241 Reference preset 1 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
242 Reference preset 2 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
243 Reference preset 3 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
244 Reference preset 4 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
245 Reference preset 5 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
246 Reference preset 6 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2
247 Reference preset 7 -100.00 % - +100.00 % 0.00 % 3 -2

Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.

Parame- Range/number of settings/val- Data Conv.
ter No. Function ue Factory setting type index
317 Time out 1 -99 sec. 10 sec. 5 0
318 Function after time out Off/Stop and trip Off 5 0
323 X102 relay function 14 No operation 5 0
327 Pulse reference/feedback, max. freq. 100 - 70000 Hz 5000 Hz 7 0
331 Terminal 1, analog input current 3 No operation 6 0
332 Terminal 2, digital input 31 Reference 6 0
333 Terminal 3, digital input 31 Reset 6 0
334 Terminal 4, digital input 30 Start 6 0
335 Terminal 5, digital input 29 Jog 6 0
336 Terminal 1, min. scaling 0.0 - 20.0 mA 0.0 mA 6 -4
337 Terminal 1, max. scaling 0.0 - 20.0 mA 20.0 mA 6 -4
338 Terminal 2, min. scaling 0.0 - 10.0 V 0.0 V 6 -1
339 Terminal 2, max. scaling 0.0 - 10.0 V 10.0 V 6 -1
340 Output functions 24 No operation 6 0

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Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.
Parameter Range/number of settings/ Data Conv.
No. Function value Factory setting type index
400 Brake function Off/AC braking Off 5 0
403 Sleep mode timer 0-300 sec. Off 6 0
404 Sleep frequency fMIN - par 407 0 Hz 6 -1
405 Reset function 11 Manual reset 5 0
406 Boost setpoint 1-200 % 100 % 6 0
407 Wake up frequency Par 404 - fMAX 50 Hz 6 -1
411 Switching frequency 1.5 - 14.0 kHz Unit dependent 6 0
412 Variable switching frequency 3 Temp. dep. sw. freq. 5 0
413 Overmodulation function Off/On On 5 0
414 Minimum feedback -100000 - FBHIGH 0 4 -3
415 Maximum feedback FBLOW - 100,000 1500 4 -3
416 Reference/feedback unit 42 % 5 0
437 Process PID normal/inverse ctrl. Normal/inverse Normal 5 0
438 Process PID anti windup Disable/Enable Enable 5 0
439 Process PID start frequency fMIN - fMAX fMIN 6 -1
440 Process PID proportional gain 0.00 (off) - 10.00 0.01 6 -2
441 Process PID integral time 0.01 - 9999 sec. (off) 9999 sec. 7 -2
442 Process PID differentation time 0.00 (off) - 10.00 sec. 0.00 sec. 6 -2
443 Process PID different. gain limit 5 -50 5 6 -1
444 Process PID lowpass filter time 0.1 - 10.00 sec. 0.1 sec. 6 -2
445 Flying start 4 Disable 5 0
446 Switching pattern 2 SFAVM 5 0
455 Frequency range monitor Disable/Enable Enable 5 0
461 Feedback conversion Linear or square root Linear 5 0

Conversion index: Data type:

This number refers to a conversion figure to be used Data type shows the type and length of the telegram.
when writing or reading via serial communication with
a frequency converter. Data type Description
See Databytes in Serial Bus. 3 Integer 16
4 Integer 32
5 Unsigned 8
6 Unsigned 16
7 Unsigned 32
9 Text string

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Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.
Parame- Range/number of set- Data Conv.
ter No. Function tings/value Factory setting type index
500 Bus address 1 - 126 1 5 0
501 Baudrate 300 - 9600 Baud/6 9600 Baud 5 0
502 Coasting 4 Logic or 5 0
503 Quick-stop 4 Logic or 5 0
504 DC-brake 4 Logic or 5 0
505 Start 4 Logic or 5 0
506 Reversing 4 Logic or 5 0
507 Selection of setup 4 Logic or 5 0
508 Selection of speed 4 Logic or 5 0
509 Bus jog 1 0.0 - fMAX 10.0 Hz 6 -1
510 Bus jog 2 0.0 - fMAX 10.0 Hz 6 -1
512 Telegram profile Profidrive/FC Drive FC Drive 5 0
513 Bus time interval 1 sec. 5 0
514 Bus time interval function 6 Off 5 0
515 Data read-out: Reference XXX.X 3 -1
516 Data read-out: Refer. unit Hz/rpm 4 -3
517 Data read-out: Feedback 4 -3
518 Data read-out: Frequency Hz 3 -1
519 Data read-out: Frequency x scale Hz 7 -2
520 Data read-out: Current A x 100 7 -2
521 Data read-out: Torque % 3 -1
522 Data read-out: Power kW 7 1
523 Data read-out: Power hp 7 -2
524 Data read-out: Motor voltage V 6 -1
525 Data read-out: DC link voltage V 6 0
527 Data read-out: FC therm. 0 - 100 % 5 0
528 Data read-out: Digital input 5 0
533 Data read-out: External reference -200.0 - +200.0 % 6 -1
534 Data read-out: Status word, binary 6 0
537 Data read-out: FC temperature °C 5 0
538 Data read-out: Alarm word, binary 7 0
539 Data read-out: Control word, binary 6 0
540 Data read-out: Warning word, 1 7 0
541 Data read-out: Warning word, 2 7 0
542 Data read-out: Terminal 1, analog input mA X 10 5 -4
543 Data read-out: Terminal 2, analog input V X 10 5 -1
561 Protocol FC protocol/Modbus RTU FC protocol 5 0
570 Modbus parity and message framing 4 Even/1stopbit 5 0
571 Modbus Communications timeout 10-2000 ms 100 ms 6 0

Functions to programme, to control, and to monitor via bus (PROFIBUS) or by PC.

Parame- Data Conv.
ter No. Function Range/number of settings/value Factory setting type index
600 Operating data: Operating hours 0 - 130,000.0 hours 5 0
601 Operating data: Hours run 0 - 130,000.0 hours 7 73
603 Operating data: Number of power-up's 0 - 9999 7 73
604 Operating data: Number of overtemp. 0 - 9999 6 0
605 Operating data: Number of overvoltages 0 - 9999 6 0
615 Fault log, read-out: Error code Index XX - XXX 6 0
616 Fault log, read-out: Time Index XX - XXX 5 0
617 Fault log, read-out: Value Index XX - XXX 7 -1
619 Reset of hours-run counter No reset/reset No reset 3 0
620 Operation mode 3 Normal function 5 0
621 Nameplate: FC motor type Depends on unit 5 0
624 Nameplate: Software version no. Depends on unit 9 0
625 LCP version Depends on unit 9 0
626 Nameplate: Database identification no. Depends on unit 9 0
628 Nameplate: Application option type 9 -2
630 Nameplate: Communication option type 9 0
632 BMC software identification 9 0
633 Motor database identification 9 0
634 Unit identification for communication 9 0
635 Software part No. 9 0
678 Configure Control Card Depends on unit 5 0

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Conversion index: Data type:
This number refers to a conversion figure to be used Data type shows the type and length of the telegram.
when writing or reading via serial communication with
a frequency converter. Data type Description
See Databytes in Serial Bus. 3 Integer 16
4 Integer 32
5 Unsigned 8
6 Unsigned 16
7 Unsigned 32
9 Text string

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Index

Data read-out: Terminal 2, analogue input 83

A Data read-out: Torque 80
Acoustic noise 89
Data read-out: Warning word 82
Active Setup 35
Databytes 69
Address 77
DC brake cut-in frequency 41
Aggressive environments 94
DC braking time 41
Air humidity 91
DC braking voltage 42
Alarm word 97
DC-brake 77
alarms 95
Derating for air pressure 90
Alignment 22
Derating for ambient temperature 89
Derating for high switching frequency 90

B Derating for running at low speed 90

Dimensions 19
Baudrate 77
Display 28
Bearings 18
Display line 1.1 37
BMC software identification 86
Display line 1.2 37
Bolt torques 23
Display line 1.3 37
Broadcast 68
Display line 2 36
Bus jog 1 78
Display mode 30
Bus jog 2 78
Display read-out state 30
Bus time interval 78
Display scaling of motor frequency 36
Bus time interval function 79
Disposal Instruction 4

C E
Catch up/slow down value 49
Earth leakage current 88
CE labelling 92
Efficiency 91
Changing data 32
EMC directive 92
cleaning of the FC motor 23
EMC standards 93
Coasting 77
Externals 13
Compliance with EMC directive 89/336/EEC 93
Extreme running conditions 89
Configuration 40
Control and reply telegrams 68
Control card, analogue inputs: 13 F
Control card, digital/pulse and analogue outputs: 13
Fault log 85
Control card, digital/pulse inputs: 12
Fault log: Time 85
Control card, pulse input: 13
Fault log: Value 85
Control card, RS 485 serial communication: 13
FCM 300 Thermal Protection 24
Control characteristics 13
FCM 305-375 for 3 phases, 380-480 V 12
Control keys 29
Feedback 64
Control Panel 28
feedback range 63
Control structures 7
Flying start 66
Copying of Setups 35
Forced ventilation (FV) units 23
Current limit for motor mode 49
Frequency bypass 1 50
Frequency bypass, bandwidth 49

D Function after time out 51

Data control byte (BCC) 68

Data read-out: Alarm word 81 G
Data read-out: Control word 82
Galvanic isolation (PELV) 88
Data read-out: Current 80
Data read-out: DC link voltage 80
Data read-out: Digital input 81 H
Data read-out: Extended status word 82 Handling the FC motor 18
Data read-out: External reference % 81
Data read-out: FC therm. 81
Data read-out: Feedback 79 I
Data read-out: Frequency 79 Initialisation 85
Data read-out: INV. temperature 81 Installation of the FC motor 22

Data read-out: Motor voltage 80 Integration of frequency converter and motor 7

Data read-out: Power, HP 80 Inverter versions 9
Data read-out: Power, kW 80
Data read-out: Reference % 79
Data read-out: Reference unit 79
J
Jog frequency 48
Data read-out: Status word, binary 81
Jog ramp time 47
Data read-out: Terminal 1, analogue input 82

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Parameter number (PNU) 70
Parameter selection 31
L PC Software tools 10
Language 34 Periodic maintenance of motor part. 23
LCD-display 28 Plug kit 25
LCP copy 35 Potentiometer option (177N0011) 26
LED 29 Power factor 92
LED 300-304 15 Process bytes 69
LEDs 29 Process PID anti windup 65
Load compensation 42 Process PID diff. gain limit 66
Local Control/Configuration 38 Process PID differentiation time 66
Local jog 38 Process PID integral time 65
Local Operation Pad 26 Process PID lowpass filter time 66
Local reference 34 Process PID Normal/inverse control 64
Local reference 34 Process PID proportional gain 65
Local reset of trip 39 Process PID start frequency 65
Local reversing 39 Process-bytes 70
Local stop 38 Product range 9
Local/remote control 34 Programming Setup 35
Lock for data change 39 Protocol 83
Lowpass filter 63
low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC) 92
Q
Quick menu 31
M Quick stop ramp-down time 47
machinery directive 92 Quick-stop 77
Mains drop-out 89
Mains supply interference/harmonics 91
Mains supply, 12
R
Max. output frequency 45 Ramp-down time 1 46

Maximum feedback 61 Ramp-down time 2 47

Maximum reference 46 Ramp-up time 1 46

Menu mode 32 Ramp-up time 2 47

Menu structure 33 Rated motor speed 41

Min. output frequency 45 RCD 88

Minimum feedback 61 Reference 63

Minimum reference 46 Reference function 48

Motor current 41 Reference preset 1 50

Motor database identification 86 Reference preset 2 50

Motor frequency 41 Reference preset 3 50

Motor power 40 Reference preset 4 50

Motor voltage 40 Reference preset 5 50

Motor-generated overvoltage 89 Reference preset 6 50

Reference preset 7 50
Reference/feedback range 45
N Relay output: 13
Nameplate: Application option type 86 Remote mounting kit 25
Nameplate: Communication option type 86 Reset function 59
Nameplate: Database identification no. 86 Reset of hours-run counter 85
Nameplate: FC type 86 Resonance damping 41
Nameplate: Software version no. 86 Resonance damping cut out 41
Reversing 77
Rotation direction 45
O
Operating data: Hours run 84
Operating data: Number of overtemperatures 84 S
Operating data: Number of overvoltages 84 Safety regulations 5
Operating data: Number of power-up’s 84 Selection of Setup 77
Operating data: Operating hours 84 Selection of speed 77
Operating mode 85 Serial bus 68
Operating state at power up, local control 39 Service plug kit 25
Ordering 10 Sleep mode 58
Output shafts 19 Slip compensation 43
Overmodulation function 61 Software Part No. 87
Start 77
Start voltage 42
P Static overload 89
Parameter bytes 69 Switching frequency 60

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Switching pattern 67

T
technical data 12
Telegram build-up 68
Telegram communication 68
Telegram length (LGE) 68
Telegram profile 78
Terminal 1, analogue input current 52
Terminal 1, max. scaling 55
Terminal 1, min. scaling 55
Terminal 2, analogue/digital input 52
Terminal 2, max. scaling 56
Terminal 2, min. scaling 56
Terminal 3, digital input 52
Terminal 4, digital input 52
Terminal 5, digital input 52
Terminal arrangement 16
The differentiator 63
Time out 51
Torque characteristics: 12

U
U/f ratio 43
UL standard 91
Unit identification for communication 87

V
Variable switching frequency 60
Vibration and shock 91
VLT address (ADR) 68

W
Warning against unintended start 5
Warning word 97
Warnings 95

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MG03H502

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