Unidrive M400 Parameter Reference Guide (RFC-A)
Unidrive M400 Parameter Reference Guide (RFC-A)
Unidrive M400
RFC-A Mode
Issue: V01.04.03
About Parameter Reference Guide
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operating parameters of the equipment or from mismatching the variable speed drive with the motor.
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There could be some conflict between the actions of Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) and Parameter Cloning (11.042) when the drive is reset. If
Parameter Cloning (11.042) has a value of 1 or 2 and a valid action is required from the value of parameter mm.000 then only the action required by
parameter mm.000 is performed, but on successful completion of the action both parameters are cleared. If Parameter Cloning (11.042) has any other
value it is not affected.
The table below shows the possible actions that can be initiated with Parameter mm.000 (mm.000).
Parameter
mm.000
Action Possible failures
(mm.000)
value
Save drive user save parameters to non-volatile memory. Power-
No action if the drive is in the
1001 down save parameters are saved when the drive enters the under
under voltage state
voltage state.
Save drive parameters to non-volatile memory. It should be noted
1000 that power-down save parameters are also saved which will result
in one background task scan being extended to 200ms.
1070 Reset all option modules
1233 Load 50Hz defaults No action if the drive is enabled
Load 50Hz defaults to all menus except option module menus (i.e
1234 No action if the drive is enabled
15 to 20 and 24 to 28)
1244 Load 60Hz defaults No action if the drive is enabled
Load 60Hz defaults to all menus except option module menus (i.e
1245 No action if the drive is enabled
15 to 20 and 24 to 28)
1299 Reset Stored HF trip.
Create a boot file on a non-volatile media card based on the
2001 Non-volatile media card trips
present drive parameters including all Menu 20 parameters
NV media card: Transfer the drive parameters to parameter file
4xxx Non-volatile media card trips
xxx
NV media card: Transfer the onboard user program to onboard
5xxx Non-volatile media card trips
user program file xxx
NV media card: Load the drive parameters from parameter file xxx No action if the drive is enabled
6xxx
or the onboard user program from onboard user program file xxx Non-volatile media card trips
7xxx NV media card: Erase file xxx Non-volatile media card trips
8xxx NV Media card: Compare the data in the drive with file xxx Non-volatile media card trips
9555 NV media card: Clear the warning suppression flag Non-volatile media card trips
9666 NV media card: Set the warning suppression flag Non-volatile media card trips
9777 NV media card: Clear the read-only flag Non-volatile media card trips
9888 NV media card: Set the read-only flag Non-volatile media card trips
9999 NV media card: Erase and format the NV media card Non-volatile media card trips
Only display parameters that are different from their default value.
12000
This action does not require a drive reset.
Only display parameters that are used to set-up destinations (i.e.
12001
DE format bit is 1). This action does not require a drive reset.
No action if the drive is
enabled.
Deletes an onboard user program if a program is present. No action if there is no program
present.
59999
Note: Any parameter changes that have not been saved will be No action if the user program is
lost during this action. enabled (i.e.
Onboard User Program: Enable
(11.047) = 1)
Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) values from 1 to 14 are equivalent to other values as shown in the table below to allow easy access to some commonly
used functions. For 0 and each of these values the keypad provides a string as shown.
Drive reset with 1000 in Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) if the drive is not in the under voltage state.
OR
A drive reset with 1001 in Parameter mm.000 (mm.000).
OR
After parameters are transferred from a non-volatile media card.
User-save parameter not visible in
menu 0 OR
After the drive mode is changed.
OR
After default parameters are loaded.
OR
After parameters are transferred from an electronic nameplate.
Under the conditions given above for user save parameters not visible in Menu 0.
A drive reset with 1000 in Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) if the drive is not in the under voltage state.
OR
A drive reset with 1001 in Parameter mm.000 (mm.000).
OR
Power-down save parameter On the transition into the under voltage state.
OR
After the drive mode is changed.
OR
After parameters are transferred from a non-volatile media card which results in the drive mode changing.
It can take some time for parameter data to be copied to non-volatile memory, especially if there are a large number of differences between the
parameter values in the drive and the values stored in the memory. Saving Power-down save parameters takes a maximum of 300ms, but saving user-
save parameters can take several seconds. If the drive is powered from a 24V control supply, or from a low voltage supply, the power down time of the
control system can be very short and there is a risk that either the stored values of the power-down save or user-save parameters could be corrupted.
This would result in an EEPROM Fail trip at the next power-up. To reduce this risk, the power-down save and user-save parameters are each stored in
two banks. The banks are alternated each time a save is performed and the bank pointer is only updated once the save is complete. If the new bank is
corrupted a User Save or Power Down Save is initiated at the next power-up indicating an error in the user-save or power-down save data respectively,
and the data from the old bank is used. The following points should be noted:
1. If a User Save or Power Down Save trip occur at power-up then parameter changes made before power down will be lost. To clear these trips a
parameter save must be performed. If both the user-save and power-down save data is corrupted then a Power Down Save trip is produced.
2. When a Menu 0 parameter is changed its value is saved immediately to the active bank and the bank pointer is not changed. Therefore
changes made via Menu 0 are not lost if a User Save trip occurs at power-up.
Loading defaults
A drive reset with 1233 in Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) loads the defaults defined for each parameter. If defaults are loaded with 1244 in Parameter
mm.000 (mm.000) then the parameters in the table below have different defaults that are intended for the 60Hz regions.
Identifier VM_AC_VOLTAGE
Description Range applied to parameters showing a.c. voltage
Units V
Range of [MIN] 0
Range of [MAX] 0 to 930
VM_AC_VOLTAGE[MIN] = 0
Identifier VM_AC_VOLTAGE_SET
Description Range applied to a.c. voltage set-up parameters
Units V
Range of [MIN] 0
Range of [MAX] 0 to 765
VM_AC_VOLTAGE_SET[MIN] = 0
Identifier VM_ACCEL_RATE
Description Maximum applied to the ramp rate parameters
Units s/100Hz, s/1000Hz, s/MaxFrequency
Range of [MIN] 0.0
Range of [MAX] 0.0 to 3200.0
A maximum needs to be applied to the ramp rate parameters because the units are a time for a change of speed from zero to a defined level or to
maximum speed. If the change of speed is to the maximum speed then changing the maximum speed changes the actual ramp rate for a given ramp
rate parameter value. The variable maximum calculation ensures that longest ramp rate (parameter at its maximum value) is not slower than the rate
with the defined level, i.e. 3200.0 s/100Hz.
The maximum frequency is taken from Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006) if Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 0, or M2 Maximum Reference
Clamp (21.001) if Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1.
VM_ACCEL_RATE[MIN] = 0.0
Identifier VM_DC_VOLTAGE
Description Range applied to d.c. voltage reference parameters
Units V
Range of [MIN] 0
Range of [MAX] 0 to 1190
VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MAX] is the full scale d.c. link voltage feedback (over voltage trip level) for the drive. This level is drive voltage rating dependent.
See the table below.
VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MAX]
510 870 N/A N/A
frame size 1 to 4
VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MAX]
415 830 990 1190
frame size 5 to 9
VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MIN] = 0
VM_DC_VOLTAGE_SET[MAX] is drive voltage rating dependent. All values are shown in the table below.
VM_DC_VOLTAGE_SET[MIN] = 0
Identifier VM_DRIVE_CURRENT
Description Range applied to parameters showing current in A
Units A
Range of [MIN] -9999.99 to 0.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 9999.99
VM_DRIVE_CURRENT[MAX] is equivalent to the full scale (over current trip level) for the drive and is given by Full Scale Current Kc (11.061).
VM_DRIVE_CURRENT[MIN] = - VM_DRIVE_CURRENT[MAX]
Identifier VM_FREQ
Description Range applied to parameters showing frequency
Units Hz
This variable minimum/maximum defines the range of speed monitoring parameters. To allow headroom for overshoot the range is set to twice the
range of the speed references.
VM_FREQ[MIN] = 2 x VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MIN]
VM_FREQ[MAX] = 2 x VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MAX]
Identifier VM_MAX_SWITCHING_FREQUENCY
Description Range applied to the maximum switching frequency parameters
Units User units
VM_SWITCHING_FREQUENCY[MIN] = 0
Identifier VM_MOTOR1_CURRENT_LIMIT
Description Range applied to current limit parameters (motor 1)
Units %
Range of [MIN] 0.0
Range of [MAX] 0.0 to 1000.0
VM_MOTOR1_CURRENT_LIMIT[MIN] = 0.0
Identifier VM_MOTOR2_CURRENT_LIMIT
Description Range applied to current limit parameters (motor 2)
Units %
Range of [MIN] 0.0
Range of [MAX] 0.0 to 1000.0
VM_MOTOR2_CURRENT_LIMIT[MIN] = 0.0
This variable maximum/minimum defines the range of the negative frequency clamp associated with motor map 1 (Minimum Reference Clamp
(01.007)). The minimum and maximum are affected by the settings of the Negative Reference Clamp Enable (01.008), Bipolar Reference Enable
(01.010) and Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006) as shown in the table below.
Negative Bipolar
Reference Reference
VM_NEGATIVE_REF_CLAMP1[MIN] VM_NEGATIVE_REF_CLAMP1[MAX]
Clamp Enable Enable
(01.008) (01.010)
0 0 0.00 Pr 01.006
0 1 0.00 0.00
1 X -VM_POSITIVE_REF_CLAMP[MAX] 0.00
Identifier VM_NEGATIVE_REF_CLAMP2
Description Limits applied to the negative frequency clamp (motor 2)
Units Hz
Range of [MIN] -550.00 to 0.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 550.00
This variable maximum/minimum defines the range of the negative frequency clamp associated with motor map 2 (M2 Minimum Reference Clamp
(21.002)). It is defined in the same way as VM_NEGATIVE_REF_CLAMP1 except that the M2 Maximum Reference Clamp (21.001) is used instead of
Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006).
Identifier VM_POSITIVE_REF_CLAMP
Description Limits applied to the positive frequency reference clamp
Units Hz
Range of [MIN] 0.00
Range of [MAX] 550.00
VM_POSITIVE_REF_CLAMP[MAX] defines the range of the positive reference clamp, Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006), which in turn limit the
references.
Identifier VM_POWER
Description Range applied to parameters that either set or display power
Units kW
Range of [MIN] -9999.99 to 0.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 9999.99
VM_POWER[MAX] is rating dependent and is chosen to allow for the maximum power that can be output by the drive with maximum a.c. output
voltage, at maximum controlled current and unity power factor.
VM_POWER[MIN] = -VM_POWER[MAX]
Identifier VM_RATED_CURRENT
Description Range applied to rated current parameters
Units A
Range of [MIN] 0.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 9999.99
VM_RATED_CURRENT [MAX] = Maximum Rated Current (11.060) and is dependent on the drive rating.
Identifier VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF
Description Range applied to the frequency reference parameters
Units Hz
Range of [MIN] -550.00 to 0.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 550.00
This variable minimum/maximum is applied throughout the frequency and speed reference system so that the references can vary in the range from the
minimum to maximum clamps.
VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MIN] = -VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MAX].
Identifier VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF_UNIPOLAR
Description Unipolar version of VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF
Units Hz
Range of [MIN] 0.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 550.00
VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF_UNIPOLAR[MAX] = VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MAX]
VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF_UNIPOLAR[MIN] = 0.00
Identifier VM_SPEED_FREQ_USER_REFS
Description Range applied to analogue reference parameters
Units Hz
Range of [MIN] -550.00 to 550.00
Range of [MAX] 0.00 to 550.00
This variable maximum is applied to Analogue Reference 1 (01.036), Analogue Reference 2 (01.037) and Keypad Reference (01.017).
The maximum applied to these parameters is the same as other frequency reference parameters.
However the minimum is dependent on Negative Reference Clamp Enable (01.008) and Bipolar Reference Enable (01.010).
Identifier VM_SUPPLY_LOSS_LEVEL
Description Range applied to the supply loss threshold
Units V
Range of [MIN] 0 to 1150
Range of [MAX] 0 to 1150
VM_SUPPLY_LOSS_LEVEL[MAX] = VM_DC_VOLTAGE_SET[MAX]
Identifier VM_TORQUE_CURRENT
Description Range applied to torque and torque producing current parameters.
Units %
Range of [MIN] -1000.0 to 0.0
Range of [MAX] 0.0 to 1000.0
VM_TORQUE_CURRENT[MIN] = -VM_TORQUE_CURRENT[MAX]
VM_TORQUE_CURRENT_UNIPOLAR[MAX] = VM_TORQUE_CURRENT[MAX]
VM_TORQUE_CURRENT_UNIPOLAR[MIN] =0.0
Identifier VM_USER_CURRENT
Description Range applied to torque reference and percentage load parameters with one decimal place
Units %
Range of [MIN] -1000.0 to 0.0
Range of [MAX] 0.0 to 1000.0
VM_USER_CURRENT[MIN] = -VM_USER_CURRENT[MAX]
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
References
Reference Selected (01.001) is the basic reference selected from the available sources including the effect of the reference offset. See Fig.1.1.
Fig.1.3 shows the process from the Pre-skip Filter Reference (01.002) to the Pre-ramp Reference (01.003). The Pre-ramp Reference (01.003) is the final output
from the Menu 01 reference system that is fed into the Menu 02 ramp system.
If Reference Offset Select (01.009) = 0 then Reference Selected (01.001) is the selected reference multiplied by [1 + Percentage Trim (01.038) / 100.00)].
If Reference Offset Select (01.009) = 1 then the Reference Offset (01.004) is added to the selected reference to give Reference Selected (01.001).
If Reference Offset Select (01.009) = 2 then Reference Selected (01.001) is the selected reference plus the maximum output frequency multiplied by
(Percentage Trim (01.038) / 100.00).
Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006) provides a limit on the maximum frequency. (If Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1 then
M2 Maximum Reference Clamp (21.001) is used instead.)
The minimum reference clamp is also used to provide the minimum frequency limit for uni-polar mode (i.e. Bipolar Reference Enable (01.010) = 0) after
the Reference Selected (01.001) as shown in Fig.1.2.
Reference On (01.011), which is controlled by the drive sequencer (see Menu 06) indicates that the reference from the reference system is active. Note that
Reference On (01.011) is also used in RFC-A and RFC-S modes to enable and disable the Hard Frequency Reference (03.022).
Reverse Select (01.012), which is controlled by the drive sequencer (see Menu 06), is used to invert Reference Selected (01.001) or the Jog Reference (01.005).
Jog Select (01.013) which is controlled by the drive sequencer (see Menu 06), is used to select the Jog Reference (01.005).
See Control Word Enable (06.043) which will take priority over Reference Selector (01.014).
If Drive Configuration (11.034) i sset to 8 then Reference Selector (01.014) is automatically set to 4.
Reference Selector (01.014) defines how Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) is derived. If 0 Reference Selector (01.014) Reference Selected Indicator
(01.049) is equal to Reference Selector (01.014). If Reference Selector (01.014) = 0 then Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) is controlled by the reference
select flags as shown below. The higher numbered flags have priority over the lower numbered flags.
Preset Selector (01.015) defines how Preset Selected Indicator (01.050) is derived as shown below.
Preset Selector
Preset Selected Indicator (01.050)
(01.015)
0 Controlled by the preset select flags (01.045 to 01.047
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
Controlled by the present reference selector timer (see
9
Preset Selector Timer (01.016))
When Preset Selector (01.015) = 0 then Preset Selected Indicator (01.050) is defined by the preset select flags as shown below.
Preset Select Flag 3 Preset Select Flag 2 Preset Select Flag 1 Preset Selected Indicator
(01.047) (01.046) (01.045) (01.050)
0 0 0 1
0 0 1 2
0 1 0 3
0 1 1 4
1 0 0 5
1 0 1 6
1 1 0 7
1 1 1 8
Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) and Preset Selected Indicator (01.050) then define the reference to be used as shown below.
If Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) = 4 the Keypad Control Mode Reference (01.017) is used and the sequencer operates in keypad mode where the start
and stop functions are provided from the drive keypad. Jog Select (01.013) is always 0 when keypad mode is active.
If Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) = 6 the Keypad Control Mode Reference (01.017) is used, but keypad control mode is not active.
If Preset Selector (01.015) = 9 then Preset Selected Indicator (01.050) is incremented by one at intervals defined by Preset Selector Timer (01.016). When
Preset Selected Indicator (01.050) has a value of 8 and is incremented it rolls over to 1. If Preset Selector Timer Reset (01.048) = 1 and Preset Selector
(01.015) = 9, then Preset Selected Indicator (01.050) is held at 1.
See Reference Selector (01.014) for selection of the Keypad Control Mode Reference (01.017).
The skip references functions are available to prevent continuous operation within a specified frequency range (i.e. where mechanical resonance may occur).
When Skip Reference 1 (01.029) = 0 Filter 1 is disabled. Skip Reference Band 1 (01.030) defines the range either side of Skip Reference 1 (01.029) over which
references are rejected in either direction. The actual rejection band is therefore twice that defined by Skip Reference Band 1 (01.030) with Skip Reference 1
(01.029) as the centre of the band. When the selected reference is within the rejection band the lower limit of the band is passed through the filter so that
reference is always less than demanded.
Filter 2 (Skip Reference 2 (01.031), Skip Reference Band 2 (01.032)) and Filter 3 (Skip Reference 3 (01.033), Skip Reference Band 3 (01.034)) operate in the
same ways as Filter 1.
If any of the filters are active (i.e. the reference is within their rejection band) Reference In Rejection Zone (01.035) is set to 1, otherwise it is 0.
Analog Reference 1 (01.036) or Analog Reference 2 (01.037) should be used as the destinations for drive analog inputs when these provide the frequency
reference. The variable maximum/minimum applied to Analog Reference 1 (01.036) or Analog Reference 2 (01.037) gives the relationship shown below between
the final value from the analog input and the frequency reference.
Power-up Keypad Control Mode Reference (01.051) defines the value written to Keypad Control Mode Reference (01.017) at power-up as given below.
Value Text
0 None
1 Forward
2 Reverse
If Force Reference Direction (01.057) = 0 then it has no effect. If Force Reference Direction (01.057) is non-zero then the modulus of the reference is used and
the sign is defined by the value of Force Reference Direction (01.057). If Force Reference Direction (01.057) = 1 then Pre-skip Filter Reference (01.002) is
always positive, and if Force Reference Direction (01.057) = 2 then Pre-skip Filter Reference (01.002) is always zero or negative.
The Clamped Reference (01.070) is provided as a source for the PID control in menu 14.
Alternative Reference (01.071) defines the routing parameter used for the source reference.
If the routing parameter is valid the Alternative Reference Enable (01.072) is set to 1.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
The Post Ramp Reference (02.001) can be combined with the Hard Frequency Reference (03.022) to give the final frequency reference at the input to
the frequency controller (see Menu 03). If the Hard Frequency Reference (03.022) is used alone to give the final frequency reference, and the ramp
output is not required, then the ramp output can be disconnected by setting Disable Ramp Output (02.005) = 1. This ensures that the reference and
ramp systems do not affect the final frequency reference.
If Ramp Hold (02.003) = 0 the ramp system functions normally. If Ramp Hold (02.003) is set to 1 and S Ramp Enable (02.006) = 0 the ramp system
output is held at its current level. If Ramp Hold (02.003) is subsequently set to 0 the ramp system output is released and continues to operate normally.
If S Ramp Enable (02.006) = 1 when Ramp Hold (02.003) is set to 1 the acceleration will ramp towards zero and the frequency will change in an S
curve towards a constant frequency. If a drive stop is requested (i.e. Reference On (01.011) = 0) the ramp hold function is disabled.
Acceleration is defined as a positive (forward) or negative (reverse) frequency change away from zero, and deceleration is defined as a change towards
zero. Ramp Mode Select (02.004) defines the ramp mode used for deceleration. During acceleration the frequency changes are based on the final
acceleration rate only.
0: Fast ramp
During deceleration the frequency changes are based on the final deceleration rate.
1: Standard ramp
The standard ramp controller operates in a similar way to open-loop mode except that once the standard ramp controller becomes active it remains
active until the RFC sequencer leaves the deceleration state. It is possible that the frequency may fall faster than the final deceleration rate as the motor
reaches standstill.
If the Standard Ramp Voltage (02.008) is set to a level that is below the nominal d.c. link voltage level the motor will coast during deceleration because
the torque producing current reference is limited to prevent the motor from accelerating. There are circumstances as listed below where the motor may
not decelerated or even accelerate.
1. With a Synchronous machine a limited amount of motoring torque producing current is allowed to make the system operate correctly and in this
case it is possible under some circumstances for the motor to accelerate slowly.
2. With a high inductance supply it is possible for the d.c. link voltage to rise as the motor frequency approaches zero, and so the motor will
continue to rotate slowly and not stop.
3. An overhauling load can cause the motor to accelerate.
If Deceleration Fail Detection Disable (02.009) is at its default value of 0 the Estimated Frequency (03.002) is monitored. If these do not fall over a
period of 10s the ramp output is forced to zero and the d.c. link voltage controller is disabled. If Deceleration Fail Detection Disable (02.009) = 1 this
feature is disabled.
If S Ramp Enable (02.006) = 0 linear ramps are used, but if S Ramp Enable (02.006) = 1 an acceleration limit is applied to give S ramps. The S ramp
function is disabled during deceleration when the standard ramp voltage controller is active. When the motor is accelerated again the acceleration ramp
used by the S ramp function is reset to zero.
A rate of change of acceleration ramp (S ramp) can be applied by different methods depending on the value of S Ramp Set-up Mode (02.041). If
S Ramp Set-up Mode (02.041) = 0 then the maximum rate of change of acceleration in both directions, accelerating away from or towards zero, is
defined by Max Rate Of Change Of Acceleration (02.007).
The general equations are given below for a linear ramp and an S ramp where
TLinear = Δw x aMax
If an S ramp is used wB is the change of frequency as the acceleration changes from zero to a Max, i.e. the S shaped part of the frequency change.
wB = aMax2 / 2JMax
If the required frequency change is less than 2wB, i.e. Δw B, then the acceleration never reaches its limit and the ramp does not contain a linear ramp
section and the time for the ramp is given by
Otherwise
The diagram below shows a change of frequency from 0Hz to 50Hz with the ramp rate set to 5.0s / 100Hz and the Max Rate Of Change Of Acceleration
(02.007) set to its default value of 3.1s2 / 100Hz.
The frequency change for the acceleration to reach its limit wB = aMax2 / 2JMax = 20.02 / (2 x 32.3) = 6.19Hz
The required frequency change Δw = 50.Hz and this is greater that 2wB, i.e. Δw > 2 x 6.19Hz therefore the time for the ramp
TSramp2 = (Δw / aMax) + (aMax / JMax) = (50.0 / 20.0) + (20.0 / 32.3) = 2.5 + 0.62 = 3.12s.
Note that the default value of Max Rate Of Change Of Acceleration (02.007) has been chosen so that when it is combined with the default acceleration
rate, the ramp is extended by approximately 25% compared to the linear ramp.
If the required change of frequency had been 5.0Hz, i.e. less than 2 x wB, then the alternative equation should be used:
The Acceleration Rate Selector (02.010) is used to either select an acceleration rate directly or to define the method used to select an acceleration rate.
If 1 ≤ Acceleration Rate Selector (02.010) ≤ 8 the acceleration rate is selected directly, i.e. 1 selects Acceleration Rate 1 (02.011), 2
selects Acceleration Rate 2 (02.012), etc. If Acceleration Rate Selector (02.010) = 0 the acceleration rate is selected with the acceleration rate select
bits as shown in the table below.
Acceleration Rate Select Bit 2 Acceleration Rate Select Bit 1 Acceleration Rate Select Bit 0 Acceleration rate
(02.034) (02.033) (02.032) selected
Acceleration Rate 1
0 0 0
(02.011)
Acceleration Rate 2
0 0 1
(02.012)
Acceleration Rate 3
0 1 0
(02.013)
Acceleration Rate 4
0 1 1
(02.014)
Acceleration Rate 5
1 0 0
(02.015)
Acceleration Rate 6
1 0 1
(02.016)
Acceleration Rate 7
1 1 0
(02.017)
Acceleration Rate 8
1 1 1
(02.018)
If Acceleration Rate Selector (02.010) = 9 the acceleration rate is selected based on the value of Preset Selected Indicator (01.050), i.e. 1 selects
Acceleration Rate 1 (02.011), 2 selects Acceleration Rate 2 (02.012), etc.
See Ramp Rate Units (02.039) for the definition of Ramp rate frequency.
Acceleration Rate 1 (02.011) - Acceleration Rate 8 (02.018) can be selected to define the linear ramp rate. The acceleration rate applies when the
frequency is changing away from zero.
Selecting a ramp rate that has been set to zero in Asynchronous mode disables the ramp system so that the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) follows
the Pre-ramp Reference (01.003) without any delay for acceleration or deceleration. It should be noted that this also disables the standard ramp d.c. link
voltage controller and the frequency based current limits.
See Ramp Rate Units (02.039) for the definition of Ramp rate frequency.
The Jog Acceleration Rate (02.019) is selected when Jog Select (01.013) is active and when the frequency is changing away from zero in either
direction.
The Deceleration Rate Selector (02.020) operates in the same way as the Acceleration Rate Selector (02.010). If Deceleration Rate Selector (02.020) =
0 the deceleration rate is selected with the deceleration rate select bits as shown in the table below.
Deceleration Rate Select Bit 2 Deceleration Rate Select Bit 1 Deceleration Rate Select Bit 0 Deceleration rate
(02.037) (02.036) (02.035) selected
Deceleration Rate 1
0 0 0
(02.021)
Deceleration Rate 2
0 0 1
(02.022)
Deceleration Rate 3
0 1 0
(02.023)
Deceleration Rate 4
0 1 1
(02.024)
Deceleration Rate 5
1 0 0
(02.025)
Deceleration Rate 6
1 0 1
(02.026)
Deceleration Rate 7
1 1 0
(02.027)
Deceleration Rate 8
1 1 1
(02.028)
See Ramp Rate Units (02.039) for the definition of Ramp rate frequency
Deceleration Rate 1 (02.021) - Deceleration Rate 8 (02.028) can be selected to define the linear ramp rate. The deceleration rate applies when the
frequency is changing towards zero.
Selecting a ramp rate that has been set to zero in Asynchronous mode disables the ramp system so that the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) follows the
Pre-ramp Reference (01.003) without any delay for acceleration or deceleration. It should be noted that this also disables the standard ramp d.c. link
voltage controller and the frequency based current limits.
See Ramp Rate Units (02.039) for the definition of Ramp rate frequency.
The Jog Deceleration Rate (02.029) is selected when Jog Select (01.013) is active and when the frequency is changing towards zero in either direction.
Acceleration Rate Selected (02.030) shows a value between 1 and 8 that corresponds to Acceleration Rate 1 (02.011) to Acceleration Rate 8
(02.018) indicating which of these acceleration rates is actually being used.
Deceleration Rate Selected (02.031) shows a value between 1 and 8 that corresponds to Deceleration Rate 1 (02.021) to Deceleration Rate 8
(02.028) indicating which of these deceleration rates is actually being used.
The Motor and Load Inertia (03.018), Torque Per Amp (05.032) and the rate of change of the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) are used to produce a
torque feed-forwards value that should accelerate and decelerate the load at the required rate. This value can be used as a feed-forwards term that is
added to the speed controller output if Inertia Compensation Enable (04.022) = 1. Inertia Compensation Torque (02.038) gives the torque as a
percentage of rated torque.
The ramp rate parameters (Acceleration Rate 1 (02.011) - Acceleration Rate 8 (02.018), Jog Acceleration Rate (02.019), Deceleration Rate 1 (02.021) -
Deceleration Rate 8 (02.028) and Jog Deceleration Rate (02.029)) are specified in s / Ramp rate. Ramp rate frequency is selected with Ramp Rate
Units (02.039) as defined in the table below.
Maximum frequency is defined by Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006) if Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 0, or M2 Maximum Reference Clamp
(21.001) if Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1.
If S Ramp Set-up Mode (02.041) = 1 the percentage of the ramp to Maximum frequency that includes half the S ramp profile can be specified with
S Ramp Percentage (02.040) as shown in the diagram below. Maximum frequency is defined by Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006)
if Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 0, or M2 Maximum Reference Clamp (21.001) if Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1. It should be noted
that the time to ramp to Maximum frequency does not change as S Ramp Percentage (02.040) is changed, but the maximum acceleration rate in the
centre of the profile increases.
S Ramp Set-up Mode (02.041) defines the method used to set up the S ramp function.
1: S ramp percentage
A single maximum rate of change of acceleration is used in either direction, when the frequency is changing away from or towards zero, but this is
specified as the percentage of the ramp from zero to Maximum frequency which is covered by the S shaped profile. See S Ramp Percentage (02.040).
If S Ramp Set-up Mode (02.041) = 2 it is possible to set up four independent maximum rate of change of acceleration values as shown in the diagram
below. The values from 1 to 4 correspond to Maximum Rate Of Change Of Acceleration 1 (02.042) to Maximum Rate Of Change Of Acceleration 4
(02.045) respectively.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
The drive can operate under Open Loop and RFC modes with respect to frequency and current control and can drive asynchronous machines. The open
loop asynchronous control is further broken down into vector and fixed boost modes
RFC modes:
Final Demand Reference (03.001) shows the reference at the input to the frequency controller, which is the sum of the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) if the
ramp output is not disabled and the hard frequency reference (if enabled). If the drive is disabled Final Demand Reference (03.001) shows 0.00.
Estimated Frequency (03.002) shows the level of the frequency feedback selected for the frequency controller.
The frequency error is the difference between the final frequency demand and the estimated frequency and does not include the effect of the differential
term in the frequency controller feedback branch.
The output of the frequency regulator is a torque demand given as a percentage of rated motor torque. It should be noted that this will be modified to take
into account the level of motor flux if field weakening is active before it is converted into the Final Current Reference (04.004).
If the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is at or below the level defined by this parameter in either direction Zero Frequency (10.003) = 1, otherwise
Zero Frequency (10.003) = 0.
At Frequency (10.006) is set if the Estimated Frequency (03.002) is on the boundaries or within the at speed window. Above Set Frequency (10.007) and
Below Set Frequency (10.005) are set if the feedback is above or below the window respectively.
(|Pre-ramp Reference (01.003)| - At Frequency Lower Limit (03.006)) ≤ |Estimated Frequency (03.002)| ≤ (|Pre-ramp Reference (01.003)|
+ At Frequency Upper Limit (03.007))
(If the lower limit is less than zero then zero is used as the lower limit.)
If Over Frequency Threshold (03.008) is set to a non-zero value it defines the over frequency threshold. If the Estimated Frequency (03.002) exceeds this
threshold in either direction an Over Speed trip is produced. If Over Frequency Threshold (03.008) is set to 0.0 the threshold is based on the variable
minimum/maximum for the references and is equal to 1.2 x VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MAX].
The diagram below shows a generalised representation of the frequency controller. The controller includes a feed forward proportional gain (Kp), a feed
forward integral gain (Ki), and a differential feedback gain (Kd).
The drive holds two sets of these gains and either set may be selected for use by the frequency controller with Frequency Controller Gain Select (03.016). If
Frequency Controller Gain Select (03.016) = 0, gains Kp1, Ki1 and Kd1 are used, and if Frequency Controller Gain Select (03.016) = 1, gains Kp2, Ki2 and
Kd2 are used.
If Frequency Controller Gain Select (03.016) = 2, Kp1 etc are used while the modulus of the frequency demand is less than the value held
by Gain Change Threshold (03.017), else Kp2 etc will be used.
If Frequency Controller Gain Select (03.016) is changed when the drive is enabled, the controller output is kept constant by modifying the level of the
integral term accumulator so that the transient produced is minimised.
It should be noted that the differential term is limited internally so that it is ineffective if frequency in Hz x Kd x Ki is greater than 170.
To analyse the performance of the frequency controller it may be represented as an s-domain model as shown below.
Kc' is the conversion between the frequency controller output and the torque producing current reference. A value of unity at the output of the frequency
controller gives a torque producing current equal to Kc'. The drive automatically compensates the torque producing current reference for flux variations in
field weakening, and so Kc' can be assumed to have a constant value even in field weakening. Kc' = Full Scale Current Kc (11.061) x 0.45.
Kt is the torque constant of the motor (i.e. torque in Nm per amp of torque producing current). For induction motors the value must be calculated from the
motor parameters. In RFC-A mode this calculation is performed by the drive and the result is stored in Torque Per Amp (05.032).
Value Selection
0 Kp1, Ki1 & Kd1 used
1 Kp2, Ki2 & Kd2 used
Automatic gain change at frequency threshold
2
(Gain Change Threshold (03.017))
The motor and load inertia represents the total inertia driven by the motor. This is used to provide torque feed-forwards during acceleration when required
(see Torque Mode Selector (04.011)).
It is possible to measure the inertia as part of the auto-tune process (See Auto-tune (05.012))
The Hard Frequency Reference (03.022) is a reference value which does not pass through the ramp system, but is added directly to the
Post Ramp Reference (02.001). The Hard Frequency Reference (03.022) is only added when selected by the Hard Frequency Reference Select (03.023)
and Reference On (01.011) is active.
When set, this parameter resets the position parameter (Position (03.029)) and revolution counter Revolution Counter (03.128) to 0.
Position Scaling Numerator (03.035) and Position Scaling Denominator (03.036) are used to scale the pulse counter down to the required position units.
The multiplying factor applied to the counter is defined as:
Defines the maximum frequency required at the frequency output. The choice of maximum output frequency depends on the requirement of the output. Due
to limitations in the hardware, higher output frequencies do not offer the best resolution at the top end of the frequency range.1, 2, 5, and 10kHz (0 - 3).
If Frequency Input High Precision (03.042) = 1 then the frequency input measurement window is doubled. This doubles the accuracy of the frequency input
measurment but increase the response time by two.
Defines the maximum frequency expected at the frequency input. The time the frequency is measured over is defined by
Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 1 this is the reference from the frequency input.
Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 2 this is the reference from the encoder AB input.
Parameters above can be selected to limit the range of Frequency Reference (03.045) and also scale it between the minimum and maximum reference.
Motor speed percent (03.072) displays the Final Demand Reference (03.001) as a percentage of the reference clamp.
else
Motor speed percent (03.072) = Final Demand Reference (03.001) x 100 / Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006)
else
else
Motor speed percent (03.072) = -Final Demand Reference (03.001) x 100 / Minimum Reference Clamp (01.007)
else
else
Motor speed percent (03.072) = -Final Demand Reference (03.001) x 100 / (-Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006))
Value Text
0 4
1 5
2 6
3 8
4 12
5 20
A filter with a 4ms time constant is always applied to the output of the frequency estimator system used for sensorless operation in closed loop mode. This
time constant may be extended by increasing Sensorless Mode Filter (03.079) above 0. The output of the frequency estimator can include some ripple,
which increases as the drive passes into field weakening and the filter can be used to remove this ripple. This is particularly useful when using standard
ramp or spinning start with a low friction high inertia load, and can prevent over voltage trips when the drive has no braking resistor.
For example in a rotary application with a 4 pole motor, the movement associated with one pole is a mechanical movement of 180°. Sensorless Position
(03.080) is aligned as for a position feedback device with 0° phasing angle.
Frequency feedback (03.127) shows the frequency derived from the encoder feedback if Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 2. The value shown is measured
over a 16ms sliding window period and will depend on Rotary Lines Per Revolution (03.134).
Encoder revolution counter from 0 to 65535. If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) is 2 in Encoder mode, read 0 otherwise.
Value Text
0 512
1 1024
2 2048
3 4096
Rotary Lines Per Revolution (03.134) should be set to the number of lines per revolution for the encoder connected to the Di6 and Di7 inputs.
Encoder feedback filter (03.142) defines the time period for a sliding window filter that may be applied to the feedback taken from the drive
encoder feedback interface. This is a multiple of 16ms window. The encoder is sampled every 16ms and therefore if Encoder feedback filter (03.142) = 1
the filter is disabled.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
Common Features
In open loop mode it is possible to control the motor frequency or the motor torque. When the frequency of the motor is controlled
(Torque Mode Selector (04.011) = 0) the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is defined by the ramp system unless the current limits are active. The
Post Ramp Reference (02.001) can directly define the output frequency of the drive or this can be modified to compensate for motor slip. If the current
limits are active (Current Limit Active (10.009) = 1) the ramp system remains active, but the output of the current controller is added to the ramp output
so that the frequency applied to the motor is modified to try and reduce the torque producing current in the motor. For example, if the
Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is positive (i.e. motor is running forwards) and the motor is overloaded with a motoring load a positive
Torque Producing Current (04.002) is generated that will exceed the Final Current Limit (04.018). This gives a negative error which attempts to reduce
the ramp output causing the motor to slow down.
When motor torque is being controlled (Torque Mode Selector (04.011) = 1) The Final Torque Reference (04.003) is converted to a current reference
and the current limits are applied giving the Final Current Reference (04.004). This is used as the reference input to the PI controller that regulates the
torque producing current in the motor. The output of the PI controller is the Post Ramp Reference (02.001), and so the torque is controlled by increasing
or decreasing the motor frequency. This system gives only moderate dynamic performance. For better torque control in a system without position
feedback, closed loop current control should be used.
It is possible to disable the flux compensation by setting Flux Control Compensation Disable (05.028) to 1. This is only normally required to prevent
motor instability when an inaccurate value for Motor Rated Speed (05.008) is being used in RFC-A mode.
Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) and Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) are the proportional and integral gains of the current controller. As already
mentioned the current controller either provides current limits or closed-loop torque control by modifying the Post Ramp Reference (02.001). The control
loop is also used in its torque mode during supply loss, or when the controlled mode standard ramp is active and the drive is decelerating, to regulate
However the current limit flag (Current Limit Active (10.009)) could become active up to 12.5% below the current limit depending on the ramp rate used.
Torque control
Again the controller will normally operate with an integral term only, particularly below the point where field weakening begins. The first signs of
instability will appear around rated frequency, and can be reduced by increasing the proportional gain. The controller can be less stable in torque control
mode compared to when it is used for current limiting. This is because load helps to stabilise the controller, and under torque control the drive may
operate with light load. Under current limit the drive is often under heavy load unless the current limits are set at a low level.
Although it is not usually necessary, the d.c. link voltage controller gain can be adjusted with the Voltage Controller Gain (05.031). However, it may be
necessary to adjust the current controller gains to obtain the required performance. If the gains are not suitable it is best to set up the drive in torque
control first. Set the gains to a value that does not cause instability around the point at which field weakening occurs. Then revert back to open loop
frequency control in standard ramp mode. To test the controller the supply should be removed whilst the motor is running. It is likely that the gains can
be increased further if required because the d.c. link voltage controller has a stabilising effect, provided that the drive is not required to operate in torque
control mode.
In
RFC modes, closed-loop current control is provided for the torque and flux producing currents. The torque reference is normally provided by the
frequency controller, or from the torque reference, or as a combination of both depending on the value of the Torque Mode Selector (04.011). During
supply loss or when standard ramp mode is selected and the motor is regenerating it is possible that the torque producing current reference may be
provided by the d.c. link voltage controller as shown above.
Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) and Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) are the proportional and integral gains of the current controllers It should be
noted that when an auto-tune is performed that measures the Transient Inductance (05.024) and Stator Resistance (05.017) the
Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) and Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) are automatically set to the levels defined in the description. These
represent the maximum levels that are likely to be used with this mode in most applications.
The current controller gains can either be set using auto-tuning (see Auto-tune (05.012)) or the values can be set up manually by the user. The
calculations given below are those used by the auto-tuning system and should give good performance without excessive overshoot.
The proportional gain, Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013), is the most critical value in controlling the performance of the current controllers. The
required value can be calculated as
where
T is the sample time of the current controllers. The drive compensates for any change of sample time, and so it should be assumed that the sample time
is equivalent to the base value of 167μs.
L is the motor inductance. For a permanent magnet motor this is half the phase to phase inductance that is normally specified by the manufacturer. For
an induction motor this is the per phase transient inductance (sLs). The inductance for either of these motors can be taken from the manufacturer’s data
or it can be obtained from the value stored in the Transient Inductance (05.024) after auto-tuning.
Ifs is the peak full scale current feedback, i.e. full scale current x √2. The r.m.s. full scale current is given by Full Scale Current Kc (11.061), and so Ifs =
Full Scale Current Kc (11.061) x √2.
Therefore
Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) = (L / 167μs) x (Kc x √2/ Vfs) x (256 / 37.5)
= K x L x Kc
where
There is one value of the scaling factor K for each drive voltage rating as shown in the table below.
The integral gain, Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014), is less critical. A suggested value which matches the zero with the pole caused by the electrical
time constant of the motor and ensures that the integral term does not contribute to current overshoot is given by
Where tm is the motor time constant (L / R). R is the per phase stator resistance of the motor (i.e. half the resistance measured between two phases).
Therefore
= 0.0427 x K x R x Kc
The above equations give the gain values that should give a good response with minimal overshoot. If required the gains can be adjusted to modify the
performance as follows:
1. Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) can be increased to improve the performance of the current controllers by reducing the effects of inverter
non-linearity. These effects become more significant with higher switching frequency. These effects will be more significant for drives with
higher current ratings and higher voltage ratings. If Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) is increased by a factor of 4 it is possible to get up to
10% overshoot in response to a step change of current reference. For high performance applications, it is recommended that
Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) is increased by a factor of 4 from the auto-tuned values. As the inverter non-linearity is worse with higher
switching frequencies it may be necessary to increase Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) by a factor of 8 for operation with 16kHz switching
frequency.
2. It is possible to increase Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) to reduce the response time of the current controllers. If Current Controller Kp Gain
(04.013) is increased by a factor of 1.5 then the response to a step change of reference will give 12.5% overshoot. It is recommended that
Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) is increased in preference to Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013).
As already stated, the drive compensates for changes of switching frequency and the sampling method used by the controller. The table below shows
the adjustment applied to the proportional and integral gains.
Switching Frequency Current controller Current Controller Kp Gain Current Controller Ki Gain
(05.037) sample time (04.013) adjustment (04.014) adjustment
0.667kHz 750μs x 167 / 750 = 0.2 x 1.0
1kHz 500μs x 167 / 500 = 0.3 x 1.0
2kHz 500μs x 167 / 500 = 0.3 x 1.0
3kHz 333μs x 167 / 333 = 0.5 x 1.0
4kHz 250μs x 167 / 250 = 0.7 x 1.0
6kHz 167μs x 167 / 167 = 1.0 x 1.0
8kHz 125μs x 167 / 125 = 1.3 x 1.0
12kHz 167μs x 167 / 167 = 1.0 x 1.0
16kHz 125μs x 167 / 125 = 1.3 x 1.0
Note: 0.667kHz and 1kHz switching frequencies are not supported on standard drives or by large drive pods.
Current Magnitude (04.001) is the instantaneous drive output current scaled so that it represents the r.m.s. phase current in Amps under steady state
conditions.
Torque Producing Current (04.002) is the instantaneous level of torque producing current scaled so that it represents the r.m.s. level of torque
producing current under steady state conditions. Torque Producing Current (04.002) is proportional to the torque produced by the motor provided field
weakening is not active. For field weakening operation the Torque Producing Current (04.002) is boosted for a given level of torque to compensate for
the reduction in the motor flux. The sign of Torque Producing Current (04.002) is defined in the table below.
Sign of Torque Producing Current (04.002) Sign of frequency Direction of motor torque
+ + Accelerating
- + Decelerating
+ - Decelerating
- - Accelerating
The Frequency Controller Output (03.004) can include a feed forward torque that will provide the torque necessary
to accelerate the load inertia. This can be combined with the Final Torque Reference (04.003) as defined by the
Torque Mode Selector (04.011) to give the Final Torque Reference (04.003) as a percentage of the rated torque for
the motor.
Parameter 04.004 Final Current Reference
Short description Shows the final current reference after the current limits
Mode RFC‑A
Minimum −VM_TORQUE_CURRENT Maximum VM_TORQUE_CURRENT
Default Units %
Type 16 Bit Volatile Update Rate 1ms
Display Format Standard Decimal Places 1
Coding RO, FI, VM, ND, NC, PT
The Final Torque Reference (04.003) is converted into the Final Current Reference (04.004) by applying a torque to current conversion and by applying
the Final Current Limit (04.018). The torque to current conversion is applied as follows:
Current reference = Final Torque Reference (04.003) x Motor Rated Flux / Motor Flux
It is possible to disable the flux compensation by setting Flux Control Compensation Disable (05.028) to 1. This is only normally required to prevent
motor instability when an inaccurate value for Motor Rated Speed (05.008) is being used in RFC-A mode.
The Motoring Current Limit (04.005) limits the current when the motor is being accelerated away from standstill. The Regenerating Current Limit
(04.006) limits the current when the motor is being decelerated towards standstill. If the Symmetrical Current Limit (04.007) is below the
Motoring Current Limit (04.005) then it is used instead of the Motoring Current Limit (04.005). If the Symmetrical Current Limit (04.007) is below the
Regenerating Current Limit (04.006) then it is used instead of the Regenerating Current Limit (04.006).
The maximum possible current limit (VM_MOTOR1_CURRENT_LIMIT [MAX]) varies between drive sizes with default parameters loaded. For some
drive sizes the default value may be reduced below the value given by the parameter range limiting.
The value of the Torque Mode Selector (04.011) defines how the Final Torque Reference (04.003) is produced. If Torque Mode Selector (04.011) is set
to 1, 2, 3 or 5 the ramps are disabled. If the Torque Mode Selector (04.011) is subsequently changed to 0 or 4 the ramps are enabled again. To prevent
an unwanted torque transient during this changeover the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is loaded with the Estimated Frequency (03.002) just prior to
the mode change. This means that after the changeover the frequency error and hence the Frequency Controller Output (03.004) is zero. If Stop Mode
(06.001) is set to 1 or 2 then ramps are enabled to stop the motor. If Torque Mode Selector (04.011) is set to 1, 2, 3 or 5 and Stop Mode (06.001) is 1 or
2 then again the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is loaded with the Estimated Frequency (03.002) just prior to stopping the motor to prevent an
unwanted torque transient. (Note that if Hard Frequency Reference Select (03.023) = 1, then the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is loaded with
Estimated Frequency (03.002) - Hard Frequency Reference (03.022) during these changeovers.)
The inputs to the torque mode selector system are referred to below as the Frequency control torque reference and the User torque reference. The
Frequency control torque reference is the Frequency Controller Output (03.004) combined with the Feed Forward if this is enabled.
Depending on the sign of the Final Demand Reference (03.001) and the User torque reference there are four possible areas of operation as shown
below.
3: Coiler/uncoiler mode
Positive Final Demand Reference (03.001): Positive User torque reference gives torque control with a positive frequency limit defined by the
Final Demand Reference (03.001). A negative User torque reference gives torque control with a negative frequency limit of -0.2Hz.
Negative Final Demand Reference (03.001): Negative User torque reference gives torque control with a negative frequency limit defined by the
Final Demand Reference (03.001). A positive User torque reference gives torque control with a negative frequency limit of + 0.2Hz.
Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) and Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) are the proportional and integral gains of the current controller.
A single time constant thermal model is provided that can be used to estimate the motor temperature as a percentage of its maximum allowed
temperature. The input to the model is the Current Magnitude (04.001). Throughout the following discussion Motor Rated Current (05.007) is used in the
model assuming Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 0. If Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1 then M2 Motor Rated Current (21.007) is used
instead.
Percentage Losses
The losses in the motor are calculated as a percentage value, so that under these conditions the Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) would
eventually reach 100%.
where
where
I = Current Magnitude (04.001)
IRated = Motor Rated Current (05.007)
The value of K1 defines the continuous allowable motor overload as a proportion of the Motor Rated Current (05.007) before the
Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) reaches 100%. The value of K1 can be used to model reduced cooling at low frequencies and to allow the motor
to operate under rated conditions with a small margin to prevent spurious trips. K1 is defined in more detail later.
where
T = Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019)
τ1 = Motor Thermal Time Constant 1 (04.015)
C0 represents the conditions that have persisted for long enough for the Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) to reach a steady state value. If the
motor current and frequency are I0 and w0 then
Example 1: Motor Thermal Time Constant 1 (04.015) = 89s, the initial current is zero, Motor Rated Current (05.007) ≤ Maximum Heavy Duty Rating
(11.032) and the new level of current is 1.5 x Motor Rated Current (05.007).
C0 = 0
C1 = [1.5 / (1.05 x 1.0)]2 = 2.041
Time to reach 100.0% = -179 x ln(1 - 1/C1) = -179 x ln(1 - (1 / 2.041)) = 120s
This is the default setting for Open loop and Closed Loop modes allowing an induction motor to run at 150% rated current for 120s from cold.
If no real time clock is present then and this option is selected then the
value saved at power-down is used as the initial value.
The Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) is reset under the following conditions:
1. Motor Thermal Time Constant 1 (04.015) is set to 0.0. Note that this is not possible in the standard product as the minimum parameter value is
1.0.
2. Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) is modified.
3. Motor Rated Current (05.007) is modified when Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 0, or M2 Motor Rated Current (21.007) is modified when
Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1.
Thermal Protection Mode (04.016) defines the action taken by the drive when Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) reaches 100% and/or the drive
thermal monitoring parameters approach their trip levels. The bits in Thermal Thermal Protection Mode (04.016) are defined as follows:
Bit Function
0 = Motor Too Hot trip is initiated when Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) reaches 100%
0
1 = Motor Too Hot trip is disabled and current limiting on motor overload is active as described below
0 = Drive thermal monitoring current limiting is disabled
1
1 = Drive thermal monitoring current limiting is described is active
The required current limit is derived from the current limit parameters (Motoring Current Limit (04.005) to Symmetrical Current Limit (04.007) or 21.027
to 21.029) depending on the set-up and conditions. The current limit can be further limited by current limit on motor overload and/or drive temperature
monitoring as shown below to give the Final Current Limit (04.018).
Final Current Limit (04.018) = Current limit x (Trip threshold - T) / (Trip threshold - 10°C)
If the Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036) is above 90% then the final current limit is modified as follows:
Final Current Limit (04.018) = Current limit x (100% - Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036)) / 10%
If both of the above attempt to reduce the final current limit the lowest calculated value of current limit is used. This system has the effect of reducing the
current limit to zero at the point where the drive should be tripped because its thermal monitoring has reached a trip threshold. This is intended to limit
the load on the drive to prevent it from tripping when supplying a load that increases with frequency and does not include rapid transients (i.e. a fan).
Magnetising Current (04.017) is the instantaneous level of magnetising current scaled so that it represents the r.m.s. level of magnetising current under
steady state conditions.
Final Current Limit (04.018) is the current limit level that is applied to the torque producing current. See Thermal Protection Mode (04.016).
Percentage Load (04.020) gives the Torque Producing Current (04.002) as a percentage of the rated torque producing current for the motor. Positive
values indicate motoring and negative values represent regenerating.
If Inertia Compensation Enable (04.022) is set to one the Inertia Compensation Torque (02.038) is added to the output of the frequency controller.
Inertia Inertia Compensation Torque (02.038) is calculated based on the rate of change of the frequency reference. This can be used in frequency or
torque controller applications to provide the torque necessary to accelerate or decelerate the load.
User Current Maximum Scaling (04.024) defines the variable maximum/minimums VM_USER_CURRENT which is applied to Percentage Load
(04.020). This is useful when routing these parameters to an analogue output as it allows the full scale output value to be defined by the user.
The maximum value (VM_TORQUE_CURRENT_UNIPOLAR [MAX]) varies between drive sizes with default parameters loaded. For some drive sizes
the default value may be reduced below the value given by the parameter range limiting.
Value Text
0 Power down
1 Zero
2 Real time
The User Over-Current Trip protection level in % of Full Scale Current Kc (11.061) which is the full scale current in r.m.s. Amps. The User Over-Current
Trip may be used to limit the output current of the drive when supplying a motor with a lower current rating than the drive. If the value
of User Over Current Trip Level (04.041) is set at 100%, the user over-current trip is disabled.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND No default value RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
FI Filtered US User save PS Power-down save
The drive can operate under Open Loop and RFC modes with respect to frequency and current control and can drive asynchronous machines. The
open loop asynchronous control is further broken down into vector and fixed boost modes.
The output frequency is not controlled directly, but the Output Frequency (05.001) is a measurement of the frequency applied to the motor.
The Output Voltage (05.002) is the r.m.s line to line voltage at the a.c. terminals of the drive.
The Output Power (05.003) is the power flowing via the a.c. terminals of the drive. The power is derived as the dot product of the output voltage and
current vectors, and so this is correct even if the motor parameters are incorrect and the motor model does not align the reference frame with the flux
axis of a motor. A positive value of power indicates power flowing from the drive to the motor.
The maximum power is VM_POWER[MAX] = √3 x VM_AC_VOLTAGE[MAX] x Full Scale Current Kc (11.061) / 1000
where
Pole pairs = the numeric value of Number Of Motor Poles (i.e. 3 for a 6 pole motor)
The frequency used to derive the Motor Rpm (05.004) is the Final Demand Reference (03.001). The maximum and minimum values allow for a 10%
over-shoot of the speed.
D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) gives the voltage across the d.c. link of the drive.
Motor Rated Frequency (05.006), Motor Rated Speed (05.008) and Number Of Motor Poles (05.011) are used to calculate the rated slip of the motor
which is used by the motor control algorithm. An incorrect estimate of rated slip has the following effects:
1. Reduced efficiency
2. Reduction of maximum torque available from the motor
3. Reduced transient performance
4. Inaccurate control of absolute torque in torque control modes
5. The drive will produce rated flux in the motor in the shortest possible time when it is enabled. Incorrect parameter values will affect the flux
build-up time.
1. To define the rated operating conditions for motor thermal protection. See Thermal Protection Mode (04.016).
2. To define the range of the current limits.
3. In the motor control algorithm for Open-loop and Closed Loop asynchronous modes.
Motor Rated Speed (05.008) is not used by the motor control algorithms, but it is used by the motor thermal protection system.
The Motor Rated Voltage (05.009) is the maximum continuous voltage that is applied to the motor. Normally this should be set to the motor nameplate
value. If the drive is supplied through its own diode rectifier the maximum possible output voltage is just below the supply voltage level, and so the
output voltage will not reach Motor Rated Voltage (05.009) if this is equal to or above the supply voltage. If high transient performance is required at
higher speeds then Motor Rated Voltage (05.009) should be set to 95% of the minimum d.c. link voltage divided by √2 to allow some headroom for the
drive to control the motor current. If the drive is fed through its own diode rectifier the minimum d.c. link voltage is approximately supply voltage x √2.
In some cases it may be necessary to set the Motor Rated Voltage (05.009) to a value other than the motor nameplate value. If this is the case the
Motor Rated Frequency (05.006) and Motor Rated Speed (05.008) should be set up as follows:
Motor Rated Speed (05.008) = motor rated speed + [(K - 1) x motor rated frequency x 60 / (number of motor poles / 2)]
The Motor Rated Voltage (05.009), Motor Rated Frequency (05.006) and Number Of Motor Poles (05.011) are used during the auto-tuning process to
determine the flux level required in the motor for normal operation. Therefore if the Motor Rated Voltage (05.009) is set to a value other than the
nameplate value and the above adjustment is not applied the motor may be under or over-fluxed
Motor Rated Power Factor (05.010) is the true power factor of the motor under rated conditions, i.e. the cosine of the angle between the motor voltage
and current. If Stator Inductance (05.025) is set to a non-zero value then the stator inductance is used to calculate the rated magnetising current for the
motor and the rated power factor can be calculated by the drive. Therefore if Stator Inductance (05.025) is non-zero Motor Rated Power Factor (05.010)
is continuously set to the calculated value of rated power factor by the drive. If Stator Inductance (05.025) is set to zero then Motor Rated Power Factor
(05.010) is used to estimate the rated magnetising current which is an approximation and not as accurate. Stator Inductance (05.025) can be measured
by the drive during auto-tuning and this is the preferred option, however, if it is not possible to obtain the value for Stator Inductance (05.025) then
Motor Rated Power Factor (05.010) should be set to the motor nameplate value.
If Number Of Motor Poles (05.011) = 0 the number of motor poles are calculated automatically as given below.
Pole pairs = 60 x Motor Rated Frequency (05.006) / Motor Rated Speed (05.008) rounded down to the nearest integer
The following describes how an auto-tune test can be initiated and normal operation can be resumed after the test for Open loop, Closed loop mode:
1. An auto-tune test cannot be initiated if the drive is tripped or the drive inverter is active, i.e. Drive Healthy (10.001) = 0 or Drive Active (10.002) =
1. The inverter can be made inactive by ensuring that the Final drive enable is inactive (see Menu 06), or the Final drive run (see Menu 06) is
inactive and Hold Zero Frequency (06.008) = 0.
2. An auto-tune test is initiated by setting Auto-tune (05.012) to a non-zero value and making the Final drive enable and the Final drive run active.
3. All tests that move the motor will move the motor in the forward direction if Reverse Select (01.012) = 0 or the reverse direction if
Reverse Select (01.012) = 1. It should be noted that the motor may jump by up to half an electrical revolution in either direction at the start of
auto-tuning test 1 in Synchronous mode whatever the value of Reverse Select (01.012), but after the initial jump the remainder of the test will
be carried out in the correct direction.
4. If the auto-tune sequence is completed successfully the Final drive enable is set to the inactive state and Auto-tune (05.012) is set to zero. The
Final drive enable can only be set to the active state again by removing the enable and reapplying it. The enable can be removed by setting
Drive Enable (06.015) = 0, or by setting bit 0 of the Control Word (06.042) to 0 provided Control Word Enable (06.043) = 1, or by
making Hardware Enable = 0.
5. If a trip occurs during the auto-tune sequence the drive will go into the trip state and Auto-tune (05.012) is set to zero. As in 4. above, the
enable must be removed and re-applied before the drive can be restarted after the trip has been reset. However, care should be taken because
if the auto-tune was not completed the drive parameters that should have been measured and set up will still have their original values.
6. If the Final drive enable is made active, the Final drive run is inactive and Hold Zero Frequency (06.008) = 1 the drive would normally be in the
Stop state (i.e. the inverter is active, but the frequency or speed reference is 0). However, the transition from the Disable state to the Stop state
cannot be made in closed loop mode if Auto-tune (05.012) is non-zero. This is intended to prevent the drive entering the Stop state when an
auto-tune test is required, but the enable is applied before the run as the control of the motor may rely on position estimation.
The following describes the effects of the auto-tune test on the drive :
1. All auto-tune tests rely on the motor being stationary when the test is initiated to give accurate results.
2. If Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 0 then the parameters associated with motor map 1 are updated as a result of the test, and if
Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1 the parameters associated with motor map 2 are updated.
3. Only when the whole test is completed, are the results written to the appropriate parameters and these parameters saved in the drive non-
volatile memory. If Parameter Cloning (11.042) is set to 3 or 4 the parameters are also written to a non-volatile media card fitted on the drive.
RFC-A mode
The table below shows the parameters required for motor control indicating which should be set by the user and which can be measured with an auto-
tune test.
1. A stationary test is performed to measure Stator Resistance (05.017), Transient Inductance (05.024), Maximum Deadtime Compensation
(05.059) and Current At Maximum Deadtime Compensation (05.060).
2. Stator Resistance (05.017) and Transient Inductance (05.024) are used to set up Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) and
Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014). This is only performed once during the test, and so the user can make further adjustments to the current
controller gains if required.
1. The motor is accelerated in the required direction up to 3/4 of the maximum speed reference and then decelerated to zero speed.
2. The test is repeated with progressively higher torques until the required speed is reached.
3. The motor must be stationary at the start of the test.
The table below shows the trips that can occur during an auto-tune test:
If Flux Optimisation Select, Dynamic V To F Select (05.013) = 1, the flux is reduced so that the Magnetising Current (04.017) is equal to
the Torque Producing Current (04.002) to optimise copper losses and reduce iron losses in the motor under low load conditions. The steady state range
of the Magnetising Current (04.017) is limited between IMRated / 2 and IMrated.
* 3.0% up to Size D, 2.0% for Size 7 and 8, and 1.0% for larger sizes
During auto-tune test 2 the drive uses the Open-loop mode control strategy with fixed voltage boost. Low Frequency Voltage Boost (05.015) is used to
define the level of low voltage boost used during the test.
Asynchronous machines:
The Stator Resistance (05.017), Transient Inductance (05.024) and Stator Inductance (05.025) are derived from the star connected per phase
equivalent circuit of an induction motor shown below.
Rs = R1
Lm = Lm
Ls = L1 + Lm
Lr = L2 + Lm
Maximum Switching Frequency (05.018) should be set to the required PWM switching frequency. The drive inverter will operate at this frequency unless
Auto-switching Frequency Change Disable (05.035) = 0 and the inverter temperature exceeds the threshold for automatic switching frequency reduction
(see Inverter Temperature (07.034)). The actual switching frequency is shown in Switching Frequency (05.037). The switching frequency has a direct
effect on the sample rate for the current controllers (see Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013)). All other control tasks are at a fixed rate of 1ms.
Note: 0.667kHz and 1KHz switching frequencies are not supported in RFC-A mode.
As default Auto-switching Frequency Change Disable (05.035) = 0 and the system described above is always active. If Auto-
switching Frequency Change Disable (05.035) = 1 then the automatic switching frequency changing system is disabled. If Auto-
switching Frequency Change Disable (05.035) = 2 the system is active, but does not take into account the device temperature at low output
frequencies.
We recommend that a minimum ratio of 12:1 for the switching frequency compared to the output frequency is
used.
Whatever the value of High Dynamic Performance Enable (05.026) a feed-forward term based on the estimated level of flux in the motor and the motor
speed is used to improve the performance of the current controllers and to avoid transients during spinning start. However, if
High Dynamic Performance Enable (05.026) = 1 additional feed-forward terms are provided to remove the effects of cross-coupling between the flux
and torque axes. This improves the performance of the current controllers under dynamic conditions at high frequencies.
If Flux Control Compensation Disable (05.028) = 0 the conversion from the Final Torque Reference (04.003) to Final Current Reference (04.004) uses
the estimated level of motor flux. This is the preferred method of control as it ensures that the gain of the system remains constant in speed control
mode and it gives the correct relationship between torque and current in torque control modes. However, it is possible to get instability in speed control
mode when flux weakening is active at high speed if the Motor Rated Speed (05.008) is set to an incorrect value. If Flux Control Compensation Disable
(05.028) = 1 the compensation for flux level is disabled which can sometimes prevent instability under these conditions.
The default values for the breakpoints are Saturation Breakpoint 1 (05.029) = 50.0%, Saturation Breakpoint 2 (05.062) = 0.0%, Saturation Breakpoint 3
(05.030) = 75.0% and Saturation Breakpoint 4 (05.063) = 0.0%. For compatibility with Unidrive SP, Saturation Breakpoint 2 (05.062) and
Saturation Breakpoint 4 (05.063) are ignored if they are left at their default values of 0.0%. Therefore the default values give a linear relationship
between the Magnetising Current (04.017) and the flux. The required values are not normally available from the motor manufacturer and should be
obtained by auto-tuning.
Voltage Controller Gain (05.031) can be used to modify the proportional gain of the d.c. link voltage controller used for standard ramp and supply loss
control.
Torque Per Amp (05.032) = Estimated rated shaft power / [((Motor Rated Speed x 2π) / 60) x ITRated]
where
Estimated rated shaft power = √3 x Motor Rated Voltage (05.009) x Motor Rated Current (05.007) x Motor Rated Power Factor (05.010) x 0.9
Torque Per Amp (05.032) is used in the automatic calculation of the speed controller gains.
Percentage Flux (05.034) gives an indication of the flux level in the motor where a value of 100% is equivalent to the rated flux level for the motor.
Minimum Switching Frequency (05.038) defines the minimum frequency limit used if the inverter thermal model is actively reducing the switching
frequency due to temperature.
Note that parameter Maximum Switching Frequency (05.018) takes priority over parameter Minimum Switching Frequency (05.038) so is not limited by
parameter Minimum Switching Frequency (05.038). The actual minimum switching frequency limit used is the lower of Maximum Switching Frequency
(05.018) and Minimum Switching Frequency (05.038).
Spin Start Boost (05.040) is used by the algorithm that detects the frequency of a spinning motor when the drive is enabled and Catch A Spinning Motor
(06.009) ≥ 1. For smaller motors the default value of 1.0 is suitable, but for larger motors Spin Start Boost (05.040) may need to be increased. If
Spin Start Boost (05.040) is too small the drive will detect zero speed whatever the frequency of the motor, and if Spin Start Boost (05.040) is too large
the motor may accelerate away from standstill when the drive is enabled.
If Reverse Output Phase Sequence (05.042) = 0 the output phase sequence is U-V-W when Output Frequency (05.001) is positive and W-V-U when
Output Frequency (05.001) is negative. If Reverse Output Phase Sequence (05.042) = 1 the output phase sequence is reversed so that the phase
sequence in W-V-U for positive frequencies and U-V-W for negative frequencies.
Maximum Deadtime Compensation (05.059) is the deadtime compensation used to compensate for dead-time effects in the inverter. This level of
compensation is used when the drive output current is above Current At Maximum Deadtime Compensation (05.060) Both of these values related to
dead-time compensation are measured during auto-tuning and cannot be set by the user. It should be noted that if the auto-tuning test is not performed
and Maximum Deadtime Compensation (05.059) = 0 then dead-time compensation is disabled. Although it is not recommended, it is possible to disable
dead-time compensation by setting Disable Deadtime Compensation (05.061) = 1.
Parameter 05.081 Change to maximum drive switching frequency at low output current
Short description Change to maximum drive switching frequency at low output current
Mode RFC‑A
Minimum 0 Maximum 1
Default 0 Units
Type 1 Bit User Save Update Rate Background read
Display Format Standard Decimal Places 0
Coding RW
Open-loop and RFC modes. User set maximum switching frequencies 2kHz to 6kHz only.
Swaps to 16kHz if the output current magnitude is less than 30% (Frame sizes 1-4) and 20% (Frame sizes 5 and above) drive OI.AC limit for longer
than 100ms.
Swaps back immediately if the output current magnitude is greater than 15% drive OI.AC limit.
The original switching frequency may still be under the control of the inverter thermal model. This feature is disabled if the thermal model or user have
changed the switching frequency within the last 10 seconds.
Open-Loop mode:
In resistor compensation open loop modes (Control Mode (05.014) set to 0, 1, 3, and 4):
If the rated slip frequency is non-zero, the rated slip frequency (see Motor Rated Frequency (05.006) can be modified when the output frequency is
below one third of the motor rate frequency to provide a torque boost.
The modification consists of an addition to the calculated slip frequency controlled by the user parameter Low Frequency Estimator Threshold,
Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084).The addition is equal to Low Frequency Estimator Threshold, Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084) at zero Hz falling
linearly to 0.0% at one third of the motor rated frequency.
If the rated slip frequency is zero, the amount of stator resistor compensation can be modified when the output frequency is below one tenth of the
motor rate frequency to provide a torque boost. The modification consists of an addition to the calculated stator resistor compensation controlled by the
user parameter Low Frequency Estimator Threshold, Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084).The addition is equal to Low Frequency Estimator Threshold,
In fixed boost tapered open loop control (Control Mode (05.014) set to 6):
Low Frequency Estimator Threshold, Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084) sets the frequency at which the taper of the slip begins. This is expressed in
Low Frequency Estimator Threshold, Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084) as a percentage of the motor rated frequency, Motor Rated Frequency
(05.006) . See #5.014 = 6.
RFC-A mode:
If Low Frequency Estimator Threshold, Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084) = 0.0% (default) the RFC-A speed estimator is used when the ramp output
is greater than the rated motor frequency divided by 64.
If Low Frequency Estimator Threshold, Low Frequency Slip Boost (05.084) > 0.0% , the RFC-A speed estimator is used when the ramp output is
greater than the rated motor frequency divided by 128.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
Sequencer
Hardware Enable (06.029) follows the safe torque off enable signal provided none of the digital inputs that are integral to the drive are routed to the
User Enable (06.038). The safe torque off hardware includes a delay in detecting a change from the enable to disable state of up to 20ms, but for most
applications this is not a problem.
If the safety function of the safe torque off input is required then there must not be a direct connection between the safe torque off input and any other
digital I/O on the drive. If the safety function of the safe torque off input and a disable function are required together, then the drive should be given two
separate independent enable input signals. A signal from a safe source should be connected to the safe torque off input on the drive. A second enable
should be connected to the digital I/O selected for the disable function. The circuit must be arranged so that a fault which causes the digital input to be
forced high cannot cause the safe torque off input to be forced high as well, including the case where a component such as a blocking diode has failed.
The diagram below shows the sequencer logic when Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) is not equal to 4 (i.e. keypad control mode is not selected).
The definition of the logic symbols are given in Fig.6.5
The diagram below shows the sequencer logic when Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) =4 (i.e. keypad control mode is selected). The definition of the
logic symbols are given in Fig.6.7
There is only one phase during the stopping sequence as shown in the table below for each of the possible values of Stop Mode (06.001).
Value Text
0 Stop
1 Ramp
If Limit Switch Stop Mode (06.002) = 0 then when Limit Switch Active (10.066) is activated the motor is stopped without ramps (under current limit for
closed loop or dc injection for open loop).
If Limit Switch Stop Mode (06.002) = 1 then the motor is stopped with the currently selected ramp rate.
If Supply Loss Mode (06.003) > 0 and the D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) falls below Supply Loss Detection Level (06.048) then the supply loss condition is
detected. If Supply Loss Mode (06.003) = 2 (ride through) the supply loss system will attempt to control the D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) to a level just below
the Supply Loss Detection Level (06.048) using a d.c. link voltage controller which provides a torque producing current reference to the current controllers
to regulate the power flow into the d.c. link. Therefore Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013) and Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014) must be set up
correctly for the application. When the supply is reapplied it must be at a level that is high enough for the D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) to rise above
Supply Loss Detection Level (06.048) plus a hysteresis margin. This will disable the supply loss controller and the drive will return to normal operation.
The table below gives the d.c. link voltage levels used by the supply loss detection system for different drive voltage ratings.
0: Disable
No supply loss detection is provided by monitoring the D.c. Link Voltage (05.005). The drive will continue to operate normally unless the under voltage
condition is detected.
1: Ramp Stop
2: Ride through
The drive attempts to control the d.c. link voltage to take energy from the motor and load inertia to ride through the Supply loss condition for as long as
possible.
This parameter changes the functions of the input terminals which are normally associated with the enabling, starting and stopping the drive. This also
writes to Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040) to enable and disable the input latches.
Start/Stop Logic Select (06.004), Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040), Digital IO2 Source/Destination A (08.022), Digital Input 03 Destination A
(08.023) and Digital Input 04 Destination A (08.024) are also saved when this parameter is modified. Action will only occur if the drive is inactive. If the
drive is active the parameter will return to its pre altered value on exit from edit mode. In mode 6 the user is free to assign the terminals as appropriate to
their application.
If Hold Zero Frequency (06.008) = 0 the sequencer state machine goes to the DISABLE state and the inverter is disabled when the Final drive run is de-
activated and the motor reaches standstill.
If Hold Zero Frequency (06.008) = 1 and Motor Pre-heat Current Magnitude (06.052) = 0% the sequencer state machine goes to the STOP state when the
Final drive run is de-activated and the motor reaches standstill. The drive remains enabled with a frequency reference of zero. If Motor Pre-
heat Current Magnitude (06.052) is set to a non-zero value it defines the current in the motor when the sequencer state machine is in the STOP state.
This is intended for applications where there is no motor load at standstill, but motor current is required to prevent condensation in the motor when it is
stopped. If the motor is not force cooled the motor cooling is less effective at standstill than when the motor is rotating, and so care should be taken not to
damage the motor by leaving it at standstill for prolonged periods with a high level of current.
When in HEAT mode i.e. Motor Pre-heat Current Magnitude (06.052) is non-zero value, the current used is a percentage of the motor rated current.
Value Text
0 Disable
1 Enable
2 Fwd Only
3 Rev Only
If Catch A Spinning Motor (06.009) = 0 the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) is set to zero when the drive is started. This is suitable for applications where
the motor is at standstill or rotating at a low speed when the drive is enabled. However, if Catch A Spinning Motor (06.009) > 0 the sensorless control
algorithm will pre-load the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) in a similar way to the Open loop mode test and give a smooth start even if the motor is already
spinning. The direction of frequency detection can be restricted in the same way as for Open loop mode if Catch A Spinning Motor (06.009) is set to a
value of 2 or 3.
If Catch A Spinning Motor (06.009) > 0 a test is carried out to measure the frequency of the motor when the sequencer state machine enters the RUN
state. The minimum time for the test is approximately 250ms, but this may be extended as time is allowed for the motor flux to build up based on the
setting of the motor parameters including Motor Rated Speed (05.008) which should be set to approximately the correct value. The measured frequency is
used to preset the Post Ramp Reference (02.001) and give a smooth start even if the motor is already spinning. The test is not carried out if the Final
drive run is activated when the sequencer state machine is in the STOP state. For the test to be successful it is important that the motor parameters, and
especially the Stator Resistance (05.017), are set up correctly. For larger motors it may also be necessary for Spin Start Boost (05.040) to be increased
from its default value of 1.0.
Restrictions can be placed on the direction of movement and the possible direction of the detected frequency as given in the table below.
The Final drive enable is a combination of the Hardware Enable (06.029), Drive Enable (06.015) and other conditions that can prevent the drive from
being enabled. All of these conditions are shown as bits in Enable Conditions (06.010) as given in the table below.
Enable Conditions
Enable condition
(06.010) bits
0 Hardware Enable (06.029)
1 Drive Enable (06.015)
0 if auto tune completed or trip during auto-tune, but drive needs to be disabled and re-
2
enabled
3 1 if fire mode is active
4 Reserved
Zero until the drive thermal model has obtained temperatures from all drive thermistors at
5
least once
Zero until all option modules that are present in the drive have indicated that they are ready
6
to run or the system has timed out waiting for this.
If an option module has forced the drive to be disabled if for example it is updating its user
7
program.
8-10 Reserved
11 Zero if the drive is in standby mode. See Standby Mode Enable (06.060)
The bits in Sequencer State Machine Inputs (06.011) show the state of the inputs to the sequencer state machine as given in the tables below.
The Stop key can be used to stop the drive if Enable Stop Key (06.012) = 1 or Keypad command is selected (see Reference Selector (01.014)).
If Enable Stop Key (06.012)= 0 and Keypad command is not selected. The Stop key is not active and can be used to initiate a drive reset and without
stopping the drive from running.
If Enable Stop Key (06.012) = 1 or Keypad command is selected, the drive reset can be initiated without stopping the drive by holding the Run key and
then pressing the Stop key.
The Stop key is also used to reset the drive from the keypad.
It should be noted that if the drive is tripped and is then reset from any source other than the keypad Stop key then the drive may start immediately under
the following conditions:
1. Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040) = 0, the Final drive enable is active and one of the sequencer bits (Run Forward (06.030), Run Reverse
(06.032) or Run (06.034) is active.
2. Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040) = 1, the Final drive enable is active, Not Stop (06.039) is active and one of the sequencer bits (Run Forward
(06.030), Run Reverse (06.032) or Run (06.034) is active.
The drive sequencer has been designed so that pressing the Stop key, whatever the value of Enable Stop Key (06.012) or the Command Selection, does
not make the drive state change from stopped to running. As pressing the Stop key could reset a drive trip which could then restart the drive, the run
output from the sequencer is held off until the following conditions are met when the drive is tripped and the Stop key is pressed.
1. Run Forward (06.030) = 0 and Run Reverse (06.032) = 0 and Run (06.034) = 0*
2. OR Run Forward (06.030) = 1 and Run Reverse (06.032) = 1 for at least 60ms*
3. OR The Final drive enable = 0
4. OR The sequencer is in the UNDER_VOLTAGE state
5. OR If Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040) = 1, Not Stop (06.039) = 0
* If Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040) = 1 then the state of these sequencer bits must be 0 at the output of their latches.
Once the necessary conditions have been met the drive can then be restarted by activating the necessary bits for a normal start.
If Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) = 4 then Enable Auxiliary Key (06.013) can be used to enable the Auxiliary key as a reverse key. If
Enable Auxiliary Key (06.013) = 1 then each time the Auxiliary key is pressed Reverse Select (01.012) is toggled. If Enable Auxiliary Key (06.013) = 2
then the Auxiliary key behaves in a similar way to the Run key except that the drive runs in the reverse direction when it is pressed.
Disable Auto Reset On Enable (06.014) will automatically reset trips on the application of an enable signal. This feature can be disabled using this
parameter if Disable Auto Reset On Enable (06.014) = 1.
Drive Enable (06.015) must be active for the drive to be enabled. See Menu 06.
Date (06.016), Time (06.017) and Day Of Week (06.018) show the date and time as selected by Date/Time Selector (06.019). Date (06.016) stores the
date in dd.mm.yy format regardless of the setting made in Date Format (06.020) however if the parameter is viewed using a keypad the date will be
displayed in the format selected in Date Format (06.020). If a real time clock is selected from an option module then the days, months and years are from
the real time clock and the day of the week is displayed in Day Of Week (06.018). Otherwise the days have a minimum value of 0 and roll over after 30,
the months have a minimum value of 0 and roll over after 11, and Day Of Week (06.018) is always 0 (Sunday).
If when setting the date/time this parameter is being written via comms then the value should be written in standard dd/mm/yy format as described below.
Value Text
0 Sunday
1 Monday
2 Tuesday
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
5 Friday
6 Saturday
Value Text
0 Set
1 Powered
2 Running
3 Acc Powered
4 Local Keypad
5 Remote Keypad
6 Slot 1
Date/Time Selector (06.019) is used to select the drive date and time as shown in the table below.
Date/Time Selector
Date/Time source
(06.019)
0: Set Date and time parameters can be written by the user
1: Power Time since the drive was powered up
2: Running Accumulated drive running time since the drive was manufactured
3: Acc Power Accumulated powered-up time since the drive was manufactured
If a keypad fitted to the front of the drive includes a real-time clock then the date/time from
4: Local Keypad
this clock is displayed, otherwise the date/time is set to zero.
If a keypad connected to the user comms port (AI-485) of a drive with a 485 port includes a
5: Remote Keypad real-time clock then the date/time from this clock is displayed, otherwise the date/time is set
to zero
When Date/Time Selector (06.019) = 0 the Date (06.016) and Time (06.017) can be written by the user and the values in these parameters are
transferred to the real time clocks in the keypad or any option modules that support this feature that are fitted to the drive. When Date/Time Selector
(06.019) is changed to any other value, the real time clocks are allowed to run normally again. When Date/Time Selector (06.019) is changed from any
value to 0 the date and time from a real time clock, if present, is automatically loaded into Date (06.016) and Time (06.017), so that this date and time is
used as the initial value for editing. If more than one real time clock is present the date/time from the remote keypad is used, if present, and if not then the
date/time from the option module slot.
Date (06.016) and Time (06.017) are used by the timers in Menu 09 and for time stamping trips. These features will continue to use the originally selected
clock even if Date/Time Selector (06.019) is changed until a drive reset is initiated. If Date/Time Selector (06.019) has been changed and a reset is
initiated Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) and Timer 2 Repeat Function (09.049) are set to zero to disable the timers, and the trip dates and times
(10.041 to 10.060) are reset to zero.
Date Format (06.020) selects the display style for Date (06.016), Timer 1 Start Date (09.035), Timer 1 Stop Date (09.037), Timer 2 Start Date (09.045),
Timer 2 Stop Date (09.047) and for the trip time stamping date parameters ( Trip 0 Date (10.041), Trip 1 Date (10.043), Trip 2 Date (10.045), Trip 3 Date
(10.047), Trip 4 Date (10.049), Trip 5 Date (10.051), Trip 5 Date (10.051), Trip 6 Date (10.053), Trip 7 Date (10.055), Trip 8 Date (10.057), Trip 9 Date
(10.059)) when displayed on a keypad connected to the drive. The format selection made in this parameter does not affect the value of these parameters
if they are read using comms or by a user program.
If Date Format (06.020) is 0 then standard format is used and the date is displayed on the keypad as dd.mm.yy and if Date Format (06.020) is 1 then US
format is used and the date is displayed on the keypad as mm.dd.yy.
Time Between Filter Changes (06.021) should be set to a non-zero value to enable the filter change timer system. Each time
Filter Change Required / Change Done (06.022) is changed by the user from 1 to 0 the value of Time Between Filter Changes (06.021) is copied to
Time Before Filter Change Due (06.023). For each hour while Drive Active (10.002) = 1 the Time Before Filter Change Due (06.023) is reduced by 1 until
it reaches zero. When Time Before Filter Change Due (06.023) changes from 1 to 0 Filter Change Required / Change Done (06.022) is set to 1 to indicate
that a filter change is required. The filter should be changed and the system reset again by resetting Filter Change Required / Change Done (06.022) to 0.
Energy Meter: MWh (06.025) and Energy Meter: kWh (06.026) accumulate the energy transferred through the drive. A positive energy value indicates net
transfer of energy from the drive to the motor. If Reset Energy Meter (06.024) = 1 then Energy Meter: MWh (06.025) and Energy Meter: kWh (06.026) are
held at zero. If Reset Energy Meter (06.024) = 0 then the energy meter is enabled and will accumulate the energy flow. If the maximum or minimum of
Energy Meter: MWh (06.025) is reached the parameter does not rollover and is instead clamped at the maximum or minimum value.
Running Cost (06.028) is derived from the Output Power (05.003) and the Energy Cost Per kWh (06.027) in cost per hour. The sign of Running Cost
(06.028) is the same as the sign of Output Power (05.003).
Hardware Enable (06.029) normally shows the hardware enable state based on the state of the safe torque off system. However, drive I/O can be routed
to Hardware Enable (06.029) to reduce the disable time. See description of the enable logic for more details.
If the command source is not the keypad, then Run Forward (06.030) can be used to make the Final drive run active and Reverse Select (01.012) = 0, i.e.
to make the drive run in the forward direction. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
If the command source is not the keypad, then Jog Forward (06.031) can be used to make the Final drive run active and Jog Select (01.013) = 1, i.e. to
make the drive run using the jog reference and jog ramps rates. The jog function is disabled if the run is made active through the normal running
sequencing bits. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
If the command source is not the keypad, then Run Reverse (06.032) can be used to make the Final drive run active and Reverse Select (01.012) = 1, i.e.
to make the drive run in the reverse direction. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
If the command source is not the keypad, then Forward/Reverse (06.033) can be used to force the state of Reverse Select (01.012). If Forward/Reverse
(06.033) = 1 then Reverse Select (01.012) = 1. If Forward/Reverse (06.033) = 0 then Reverse Select (01.012) = 0 unless it is set to 1 by the rest of the
normal run or jog logic. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
If the command source is not the keypad, then Run (06.034) can be used to make the Final drive run active, but not to affect the state of Reverse Select
(01.012). Normally Run (06.034) would be used in conjunction with Forward/Reverse (06.033) if control of the direction is required. See description of
sequencer logic for more details.
Forward Limit Switch (06.035) and Reverse Limit Switch (06.036) can be used to activate the Limit switch active signal and remove the Final drive run
signal. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
RFC modes
Forward Limit Switch (06.035) and Reverse Limit Switch (06.036) operate in a similar way to RFC-A mode when Limit switch active becomes active. If
Limit Switch Stop Mode (06.002) = 0 the motor is stopped without ramps, otherwise it is stopped with the currently selected ramp rate. If a digital input that
is integral to the drive is used the maximum delay is approximately TBA. The limit switches are direction dependant, so that the motor can rotate in a
direction that allows the system to move away from the limit switch.
If the command source is not the keypad, then Jog Reverse (06.037) can be used to make the Final drive run active, Jog Select (01.013) = 1 and
Reverse Select (01.012) = 1, i.e. to make the drive run using the jog reference and jog ramps rates in the reverse direction. The jog function is disabled if
the run is made active through the normal running sequencing bits. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
This parameter is ANDed with the STO logic to produce the combined Hardware Enable (06.029). A user must set this parameter as a destination from a
digital input. The logic value of this parameter will be set to 1 if it has not been used as a destination which will permit the STO to solely control the
Hardware Enable (06.029).
If Enable Sequencer Latching (06.040) = 1 then the sequencer bits can be latched. Not Stop (06.039) should be used to reset the latched sequencer bits.
If Not Stop (06.039) = 1 then the sequencer bits can be latched. If Not Stop (06.039) = 0 then the latches are cleared and their outputs are forced to zero
which will de-activate the Final drive run. See description of sequencer logic for more details.
Drive Event Flags (06.041) indicates that certain actions have occurred within the drive as described below.
If Control Word Enable (06.043) = 0 then Control Word (06.042) has no effect. If Control Word Enable (06.043) = 1 the bits in Control Word (06.042) are
used instead of their corresponding parameters or to initiate drive functions as shown in the table below.
If Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 0 the cooling fan in the drive are off.
If an option module is fitted, the drive might trip OHt Control if Stack Temperature (07.004) is above a set threshold and the option module will be
forced to go to standby.
If an option module is fitted, the cooling fan might go to low speed in certain conditions.
If Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 1 the cooling fan in the drive are all forced to run at full speed.
If Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 2 the cooling fan in the drive is controlled by the value of Stack Temperature (07.004). The fan run at full speed. for at
least 20 seconds if Stack Temperature (07.004) is greater than a frame dependent threshold (60 °C for size 1 & 2 or 50 °C for size 3 & 4)
or Current Magnitude (04.001) is greater than 75% of Drive current rating (11.068) otherwise the cooling fan is off. If the cooling fan is off, it might go to
low speed if the control board temperature is too high.
If Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 3 is the same as Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 2 but the cooling fan never turns off but runs at low speed continuously.
If Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 4 the cooling fan in the drive is at low speed continuously.
If Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 5 is the same as Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 2 but with lower threshold using minimum speed - “theatre mode”.
Input phase loss is detected by monitoring the d.c. link voltage ripple which increases with load. When compared to normal operation, if an input phase is
missing or there is excessive input phase imbalance the d.c. link ripple level is higher. The high ripple level is detected to initiate a PH.Lo trip. For drive
sizes 8 and above and above additional input phase loss detection is provided by direct monitoring of the supply voltages (PH.Lo trip). Unlike the d.c.
voltage ripple based detection which can only operate when the drive is enabled and on load, the additional input phase loss detection can operate
whether the drive is enabled or not. Input Phase Loss Detection Mode (06.047) defines the methods used for input phase loss detection provided by the
drive.
Input phase loss detection can be disabled when the drive is required to operate from a d.c. supply connected to the d.c. link or from a single phase
supply. If the drive operates from a single phase supply or a supply with high levels of phase imbalanced under load the input stage and d.c. link thermal
protection system may produce a OHt dc bus trip.
Defines the threshold for indicating when the supply loss condition is detected.
The threshold can be adjusted using this parameter. If the value is reduced below the default value the default value is used by the drive. If the level is set
too high so that supply loss detection becomes active under normal operating conditions, the motor will coast to a stop.
If supply loss is detected (i.e. Supply Loss (10.015) = 1) or Hold Supply Loss Active (06.051) = 1 the supply loss indication and the action taken on supply
loss will be active. For example, Hold Supply Loss Active (06.051) can be controlled by an external rectifier or a Regen system (via a digital input) to
prevent power from being taken from the supply if supply loss ride-through mode is being used until the input system is ready to provide power. This can
allow for the charge system in an external rectifier to complete the charging, or it can allow a Regen system to become synchronised.
Value Text
0 0.5s
1 1.0s
2 2.0s
3 4.0s
Output phase loss detection can be used to detect a disconnected motor phase if Output Phase Loss Detection Enable (06.059) is set to a non-zero
value.
0: Disabled
Output phase loss detection is not active.
1: Enabled
A test is carried out each time the drive is enabled to run to check if all three phases are connected. If the test fails a Out Phase Loss.X trip is initiated
where X indicates which phase is not connected (1 = U, 2 = V, 3 = W). It should be noted that this test is not carried out in Open-loop mode if "catch a
spinning motor is enabled (i.e. Catch A Spinning Motor (06.009) > 0).
For Open-loop and RFC-A modes a test is also carried out while the drive is running. If the drive output frequency is above 4Hz and a phase is
disconnected for the time specified by Output Phase Loss Detection Time (06.058) then a Out Phase Loss.4 trip is initiated. It should be noted that if the
motor is operating at high speed and flux weakening is active so that the magnetising current is below half the rated level then output phase loss will not
be detected. If the motor is heavily loaded when a phase is disconnected it is likely that the motor will stall and the drive output frequency may fall below
4Hz before output phase loss is detected.
If Standby Mode Enable (06.060) = 1 then the drive will go into the standby power state 20 seconds after the last key press and whenever Drive Active
(10.002) = 0. In this state the LED on the front of the drive flashes 0.25s on and 2s off. And the following actions are taken as defined by the
Standby Mode Mask (06.061). Actions are enabled by setting the appropriate bit to 1.
For Frame size 07 and larger, which use a d.c. link charge system based on a half controlled thyristor input bridge, the rate at which the d.c. link is
charged can be reduced by setting Slow Rectifier Charge Rate Enable (06.071) to one. This will reduce the charging current which may be required if
significant additional capacitance is added to the d.c. link to prevent rupturing of input fuses.
Braking IGBT Lower Threshold (06.073) defines the lowest level of D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) where the braking IGBT will become active and
Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074) defines the level of D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) where the braking IGBT will be on continuously. When the braking
IGBT is turned on it will remain on for at least 1ms. The braking IGBT on-time is defined by the thresholds and the d.c. link voltage as given in the table
below where L = Braking IGBT Lower Threshold (06.073) and U = Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074).
As the D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) rises above the lower threshold the braking IGBT is active with an on/off ratio of 1/100. As the voltage rises further, the
on/off ratio increases until at the upper threshold the braking IGBT is on continuously. The upper and lower voltage threshold can be set up so that
braking resistors in drives with parallel connected d.c. links will share the braking load.
If Braking IGBT Lower Threshold (06.073) ≥ Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074) then the braking IGBT is off when D.c. Link Voltage (05.005)
Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074) and on if D.c. Link Voltage (05.005) ≥ Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074). This method of control is the
same as that used in Commander SK and the default values for the braking thresholds are equal to the braking thresholds in Commander SK.
Unless sharing between braking resistors is required the braking thresholds do not normally need to be adjusted. Care should be taken when reducing the
thresholds because if either threshold is below the maximum value of the peak rectified supply voltage the braking resistor could take power from the
supply.
The list below gives conditions that will disable the braking IGBT:
1. Braking IGBT Upper Threshold (06.074) = 0, or Low Voltage Braking IGBT Threshold Select (06.076) = 1 and
Low Voltage Braking IGBT Threshold (06.075) = 0.
2. The drive is in the under-voltage state.
3. A priority 1, 2 or 3 trip is active.
4. There is a fault in the control system power supply.
5. The hardware or software over-temperature systems indicate that the braking resistor is too hot.
6. A braking IGBT over-current trip is active OI Brake.
If Low Voltage Braking IGBT Threshold Select (06.076) = 0 the normal thresholds are used. If Low Voltage Braking IGBT Threshold Select (06.076) = 1
then Low Voltage Braking IGBT Threshold (06.075) is used, so that the braking IGBT is on with a minimum on time of 1ms if the d.c. link voltage is above
this level, or off if the d.c. link voltage is below this level.
On the 400V product setting this bit will enable the drive to run from a 240VAC input. Low DC Link Operation is enabled when Low DC Link Operation
(06.077) is set to one. See figure below.
The functionality described for Low DC Link Operation (06.077) is supported across Frames 02-09. For Frames 05 and above, the minimum supply
voltage supported is 330V DC (233VAC RMS)
UTC Offset (06.084) is an offset, specified in hours, applied to the selected clock source (see Date/Time Selector (06.019)). This could be used for time
zone offsets etc. The offset will be applied to the time obtained from the selected clock source, in addition to any offset already applied to the time from
that source.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
The Analog input 1 can operate in different modes as defined by Analogue Input 1 Mode (07.007) including current modes. See Analog I/O.
Voltage mode: Resolution of 12 bits (11 bits + sign). It is a single ended bipolar voltage input +/-10V
Current mode: Resolution of 11 bits. It is a differential unipolar current through input 0-20mA (burden in series)
The "Input Level" is defined for the different modes in the table below.
Digital mode: This input can also be configured as a digital input in which case this parameter will indicate 0.00% or 100.00% depending on the state of
the input.
Current mode: This input can be a single ended unipolar current input 0-20mA.
The "Input Level" is defined for the different modes in the table below.
This parameter displays the temperature currently being measured on the heat sink. This is used as part of the drive thermal model, see Drive Over-
temperature Alarm (10.018) for further details.
This parameter displays the temperature currently being measured on the power system on large frame. This is used as part of the drive thermal model.
The table below gives all the possible analogue input modes.
(2) Analogue input level remains at the value it had in the previous sample before the current fell below 3mA.
Analogue Input 1 (07.001) is modified by Analogue Input 1 Scaling (07.008), Analogue Input 1 Offset (07.030) and Analogue Input 1 Invert (07.009)
before it is routed to its destination as follows:
If Analogue Input 1 Invert (07.009) = 0 then A1I = A1S otherwise A1I = -A1S
A1I is the value after the invert, scaling and offset have been applied and is the final value that is routed to the destination defined by
Value Text
‑6 4-20mA Stop
‑5 20-4mA Stop
‑4 4-20mA Low
‑3 20-4mA Low
‑2 4-20mA Hold
‑1 20-4mA Hold
0 0-20mA
1 20-0mA
2 4-20mA Trp
3 20-4mA Trp
4 4-20mA
5 20-4mA
6 Voltage
7 Digital
The table below gives all the possible analogue input modes.
(2) Analogue input level remains at the value it had in the previous sample before the current fell below 3mA.
Analogue Input 2 (07.002) is modified by Analogue Input 2 Scaling (07.012), Analogue Input 2 Offset (07.031) and Analogue Input 2 Invert (07.013)
before it is routed to its destination as follows:
If Analogue Input 2 Invert (07.013) = 0 then A2I = A2S otherwise A2I = -A2S
A2I is the value after the invert, scaling and offset have been applied and is the final value that is routed to the destination defined by
Analogue Output 1 Source A (07.019) defines the source parameter for Analogue Output 1. The value is then scaled with Analogue Output 1 Scaling
(07.020) and if the scaling is greater than 1.000 the value is clamped between -100.0% and +100.0% which corresponds to:
M400:
Value Text
0 Voltage
1 0-20mA
2 4-20mA
3 Digital
Analogue output 2 operates in the same way as analogue output 1. See Analogue Output 1 Source A (07.019).
Analogue output 2 operates in the same way as analogue output 1. See Analogue Output 1 Source A (07.019).
Value Text
0 Voltage
1 0-20mA
2 4-20mA
3 Digital
If Analogue Input 1 Mode (07.007) is set to any of the 4-20mA Low or 20-4mA Low modes and the current falls below 3mA
(Analogue Input 1 Current Loop Loss (07.028) = 1) then the analogue input 1 is held to Analog Input 1 Preset on Current Loss (07.026).
If the current rise above 4mA (Analogue Input 1 Current Loop Loss (07.028) = 0) then the analogue input 1 current is used as normal.
If Analogue Input 2 Mode (07.011) is set to any of the 4-20mA Low or 20-4mA Low modes and the current falls below
3mA (Analogue Input 2 Current Loop Loss (07.029) = 1) then the analogue input 2 is held to Analog Input 2 Preset on Current Loss (07.027).
If the current rise above 4mA (Analogue Input 2 Current Loop Loss (07.029) = 0) then the analogue input 2 current is used as normal.
Inverter Temperature (07.034) shows the estimated junction temperature of the hottest power device within the drive inverter. If this temperature
exceeds the switch down threshold defined for the power stage the switching frequency is reduced provided this feature has not been disabled (i.e.
Auto-switching Frequency Change Disable (05.035) = 0) or the minimum switching frequency has not been reached. The switching frequency can be
reduced from 12kHz to 6kHz to 3kHz, or from 16kHz to 8kHz to 4kHz to 2kHz. If the switching frequency has been reduced the drive will attempt to
restore it to the required level when the Inverter Temperature (07.034) reduces.
Percentage Of d.c. Link Thermal Trip Level (07.035) gives the percentage of the maximum allowed temperature as estimated by the thermal model of
Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036) gives the percentage of the thermal trip level of the temperature monitoring point or thermal model in
the drive that is highest. This includes all thermal monitoring points Stack Temperature (07.004), Auxiliary Temperature (07.005), Inverter Temperature
(07.034) and Percentage Of d.c. Link Thermal Trip Level (07.035).
Percentage Of d.c. Link Thermal Trip Level (07.035) is used directly to give Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036), but for all other monitored
values which are temperatures this is given by
Percentage of thermal trip level = (Temperature - 40°C) / (Trip temperature - 40°C) x 100%
The location of the measurement or the thermal model that is related to this temperature is given in Temperature Nearest To Trip Level (07.037). If
Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036) exceeds 90% Drive Over-temperature Alarm (10.018) is set to one. If
Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036) reaches 100% one of the trips given in the table below is initiated. The trip can be reset when the
percentage of thermal trip level fall below 95%.
Temperature Trip
Inverter Temperature (07.034) OHt Inverter
Auxiliary Temperature (07.005) OHt Power
Percentage Of d.c. Link Thermal Trip Level (07.035) OHt dc bus
Temperature Nearest To Trip Level (07.037) shows the location or the model that corresponds to the value shown
in Percentage Of Drive Thermal Trip Level (07.036) in the form xxyzz as shown in the table below.
Source xx y zz
Control system 00 1 00: Inverter thermal model
Control system 00 2 00: D.c. link thermal model
Power system 01 0 zz: Thermistor location defined by zz in the power system
Power system (Large frame only) 01 1 zz: Thermistor location defined by zz in the rectifier
Value Text
0 DIN44081
1 KTY84
2 PT1000
3 PT2000
4 Other
Thermistor Type (07.046) defines the operation of the temperature feedback interface for DI/O 05 when Digital input 5 mode (08.035) is 1, 2 or 3.
If Thermistor Type (07.046) = 0, the thermistor DIN44081 is designed to react like a temperature switch and therefore Thermistor Temperature (07.050)
always reads 0.0°C.
If Thermistor Type (07.046) = 1 to 3 is selected, the digital input operation of the terminal is disabled.
Thermistor Feedback (07.047) shows the measured resistance. If Digital input 5 mode (08.035) is 2 then {Th} trip is initiated if the feedback value is
higher than Thermistor Trip Threshold (07.048). The trip cannot be reset unless the feedback is below Thermistor Reset Threshold (07.049). The default
values for Thermistor Trip Threshold (07.048) and Thermistor Reset Threshold (07.049) are the levels specified in the DIN 44082 standard.
If a KTY84, PT1000 or PT2000 type device is selected for temperature feedback (i.e. Thermistor Type (07.046) = 1 to 3) then Thermistor Temperature
(07.050) shows the temperature of the device based on the resistance to temperature characteristic specified for this device. Otherwise
Thermistor Temperature (07.050) = 0.0.
This offers a simple control of parameter to change the analogue input 1 functionality.
If Analogue Input 1 Control (07.051) is more than 0 then the destination is defined by Analogue Input 1 Destination B (07.090). The destination
Analogue Input 1 Destination B (07.090) is written by Analogue Input 1 Control (07.051) selection. (i.e. If Analogue Input 1 Control (07.051) = 3 then
Analogue Input 1 Destination B (07.090) = 01.006)
If Analogue Input 1 Control (07.051) is 0 then then the destination is defined by Analogue Input 1 Destination A (07.010).
This offers a simple control of parameter to change the analogue input 2 functionality.
If Analogue Input 2 Control (07.052) is more than 0 then the destination is defined by Analogue Input 2 Destination B (07.094). The destination
Analogue Input 2 Destination B (07.094) is written by Analogue Input 2 Control (07.052) selection. (i.e. If Analogue Input 2 Control (07.052)= 3 then
Analogue Input 2 Destination B (07.094) = 01.006)
If Analogue Input 2 Control (07.052) is 0 then then the destination is defined by Analogue Input 2 Destination A (07.014).
This offers a simple control of parameter Analogue Output 1 Source B (07.099) to change the analogue output 1 source.
If Analogue Output 1 Control (07.055) is more than 0 then the source is defined by Analogue Output 1 Source B (07.099). The source
Analogue Output 1 Source B (07.099) is written by Analogue Output 1 Control (07.055) selection. (i.e. If Analogue Output 1 Control (07.055) = 13 then
Analogue Output 1 Source B (07.099) = 04.018)
This offers a simple control of parameter Analogue Output 2 Source B (07.102) to change the analogue output 2 source.
If Analogue Output 2 Control (07.056) is more than 0 then the source is defined by Analogue Output 2 Source B (07.102). The source
Analogue Output 2 Source B (07.102) is written by Analogue Output 2 Control (07.056) selection. (i.e. If Analogue Output 2 Control (07.056) = 13 then
Analogue Output 2 Source B (07.102) = 04.018)
If Analogue Output 2 Control (07.056) is 0 then then the source is defined by Analogue Output 2 Source A (07.022).
Analogue Input 1 (07.001) can be scaled and limited using the following parameters:
Parameters above can be selected to limit the range of Analogue Input 1 (07.001) and also scale it between the minimum and maximum reference.
If Analogue Input 1 Minimum Reference (07.061) ≥ Analogue Input 1 Maximum Reference (07.063) then Ai1 = 0.00%whatever the input level.
Input Level is limited between Analogue Input 1 At Minimum Reference (07.062) and Analogue Input 1 At Maximum Reference (07.064)
Analogue Input 1 (07.001) = [(Analogue Input 1 At Maximum Reference (07.064) - Analogue Input 1 At Minimum Reference (07.062)) /
(Analogue Input 1 Maximum Reference (07.063) - Analogue Input 1 Minimum Reference (07.061))] x (Input level -
Analogue Input 1 Minimum Reference (07.061)) + Analogue Input 1 At Minimum Reference (07.062).
Analogue Input 2 (07.002) can be scaled and limited using the following parameters:
Parameters above can be selected to limit the range of Analogue Input 2 (07.002) and also scale it between the minimum and maximum reference.
If Analogue Input 2 Minimum Reference (07.065) ≥ Analogue Input 2 Maximum Reference (07.067) then Ai2 = 0.00% whatever the input level.
Input Level is limited between Analogue Input 2 At Minimum Reference (07.066) and Analogue Input 2 At Maximum Reference (07.068)
Analogue Input 2 (07.002) = [(Analogue Input 2 At Maximum Reference (07.068) - Analogue Input 2 At Minimum Reference
(07.066))/(Analogue Input 2 Maximum Reference (07.067) - Analogue Input 2 Minimum Reference (07.065))] x (Input level
- Analogue Input 2 Minimum Reference (07.065))+ Analogue Input 2 At Minimum Reference (07.066).
Digital I/O 1 State (08.001) represents the digital input/output 1 state whether it is a digital input or an output.
Digital I/O 2 State (08.002) represents the digital input/output 2 state whether it is a digital input or an output.
Digital Input 6 State (08.006) represents the digital input 6 state if Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 0.
Digital Input 7 State (08.007) represents the digital input 7 state if Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 0 or 1.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital I/O 1 Invert (08.011) allows the I/O state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
If Digital I/O 01 mode (08.031) = 0 (Input) then Digital I/O 1 Invert (08.011) inverts the destination parameter Digital IO1 Source/Destination A
(08.021) or DI/O 01 Source/Destination B (08.121).
If Digital I/O 01 mode (08.031) = 1 (Output) then Digital I/O 1 Invert (08.011) inverts Digital I/O 1 State (08.001) and the voltage on the output terminal.
If Digital I/O 01 mode (08.031) = 2 or 3 (Frequency or PWM output) then Digital I/O 1 Invert (08.011) has no effect.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital I/O 2 Invert (08.012) allows the I/O state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
If Digital I/O 02 mode (08.032) = 0 (Input) then Digital I/O 2 Invert (08.012) inverts the destination parameter Digital IO2 Source/Destination A
(08.022) or DI/O 02 Source/Destination B (08.122).
If Digital I/O 02 mode (08.032) = 1 (Output) then Digital I/O 2 Invert (08.012) inverts Digital I/O 2 State (08.002) and the voltage on the output terminal.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital Input 3 Invert (08.013) allows the input state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
Digital Input 3 Invert (08.013) inverts the destination parameter Digital Input 03 Destination A (08.023) or DI 03 Destination B (08.123).
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital Input 4 Invert (08.014) allows the input state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
Digital Input 4 Invert (08.014) inverts the destination parameter Digital Input 04 Destination A (08.024) or DI 04 Destination B (08.124).
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital Input 5 Invert (08.015) allows the input state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
If Digital input 5 mode (08.035) = 0 then Digital Input 5 Invert (08.015) inverts the destination parameter Digital Input 05 Destination A (08.025) or
DI 05 Destination B (08.125).
If Digital input 5 mode (08.035) > 0 then Digital Input 5 Invert (08.015) has no effect.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital Input 6 Invert (08.016) allows the input state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 0 then Digital Input 6 Invert (08.016) inverts the destination parameter Digital Input 06 Destination A (08.026) or
DI 06 Destination B (08.126).
If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) > 0 then Digital Input 6 Invert (08.016) has no effect.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Digital Input 7 Invert (08.017) allows the input state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) > 0 then Digital Input 7 Invert (08.017) has no effect.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
A value of 0 or 1 in Relay 1 Invert (08.018) allows the input state to be non-inverted(0) or inverted(1) respectively.
Digital I/O Read Word (08.020) reflects the state of DI/O 01 to DI 07, both STO and the relay as given below. Each bit matches the value of the state
parameter for the respective digital input or output so the bit value for digital inputs will be the state of the actual input before any inversion or toggle
selections are applied. The bit value for digital outputs will include the state inversion if selected in the invert/toggle parameter for the output.
Digital IO1 Source/Destination A (08.021) provides the destination parameter if DI/O 1 is an input and DI1 Control (08.081) = 0.
Digital IO1 Source/Destination A (08.021) provides the source parameter if DI/O 1 is an output and DO1 Control (08.091) = 0.
Digital IO2 Source/Destination A (08.022) provides the destination parameter if DI/O 2 is an input and DI2 Control (08.082) = 0.
Digital Input 03 Destination A (08.023) provides the destination parameter if DI3 Control (08.083) = 0.
Digital Input 04 Destination A (08.024) provides the destination parameter if DI4 Control (08.084) = 0.
Digital Input 05 Destination A (08.025) provides the destination parameter if DI5 Control (08.085) = 0.
Digital Input 06 Destination A (08.026) provides the destination parameter if DI6 Control (08.086) = 0.
Digital Input 07 Destination A (08.027) provides the destination parameter if DI7 Control (08.087) = 0.
Relay 1 Output Source A (08.028) provides the source parameter if Relay 1 Control (08.098) = 0.
If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 0, DI 06 and DI 07 are both digital inputs.
If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 1, DI 06 is selected as frequency input. See menu Frequency Monitoring and Speed Feedback for more details. DI
07 is selected as digital input.
If Digital input 6/7 mode (08.036) = 2, both input DI 06 and DI 07 are encoder inputs. DI 06 is channel A and DI 07 is channel B. See menu
Frequency Monitoring and Speed Feedback for more details.
STO 01 and STO 02 correspond to two safe torque off channels within the drive.
Both channels must be in the high state for the drive to be enabled. The state parameters are 0 (OFF), if the digital input is low or 1 (ON) if the digital
input is high
Digital Input 11 (Keypad Run Button), Digital Input 12 (Keypad Auxiliary Button) and Digital Input 14 (Keypad Stop Button) represent the state of the
Run, Auxiliary and Stop buttons on any keypad fitted to the drive; the input state is determined by ORing the state of the button on each keypad
connected to the drive, if the button is pressed the state parameter is one otherwise it is zero. If a keypad is not fitted the state parameters are zero.
Digital Input 13 (24V Supply Input) is an external 24V supply input that is monitored and can be used as a 24V digital input if an external 24V supply is
not required. The state parameter is low for the voltage range from 0V to 17V and high for the voltage range above 18V. As the input is a power supply
it will consume significant current if the level is taken above 24V when the drive is running from its internal power supply, or at any voltage level if this
input is the only power supply to the drive. The 24V Input is available on the AI SD card adaptor. The 24V alarm is triggered if 24V Alarm Loss Enable
(11.098) = 1 and 24V Supply Input State (08.043) = 0.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
2 Toggle
An additional toggle function is provided for Keypad Run and Auxiliary button inputs. The toggle function output changes state on each rising edge (0 to
1 change) at its input.
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
2 Toggle
Value Text
0 Not Invert
1 Invert
These destination parameters provide the routing for the Run (DI 11), Auxiliary (DI 12) and 24V Input(DI 13) inputs.
The Auxiliary button is available on the remote KI-Keypad. The 24V Input is available on the AI SD card adaptor.
This offers a simple control of DI/O 01 Source/Destination B (08.121) to DI 07 Destination B (08.127), to change the digital input destination.If DIx
Control (08.08x) is more than 0 then the destination is defined by DI/O 0x Source/Destination (08.12x). DI/O 0x Source/Destination (08.12x) is written by
DIx Control (08.08x) selection. (e.g. If DI1 Control (08.081) = 13 then DI/O 01 Source/Destination B (08.121) = 06.015)
If DIx Control (08.08x) is 0 then the destination is defined by DI/O 0x Source/Destination (08.02x).
This offers a simple control of parameter DI/O 01 Source/Destination B (08.121), DI/O 02 Source/Destination B (08.122) or Relay 01 Source B (08.128)
to change the source.
If the control parameter (08.09x) is more than 0 then the source is defined by the relevant source parameter B (08.12x). The source parameter is written
by the control selection. (e.g. If DO1 Control (08.091) = 10 then DI/O 01 Source/Destination B (08.121) = 10.003)
If the control parameter is 0 then the source is defined by the relevant source parameter A (08.02x).
Refer to control parameters ( DI1 Control (08.081) and DO1 Control (08.091)) for more information.
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Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
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default value
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1. Logic functions
2. Motorised Pot
3. Binary Sum
4. Timers
The logic functions are always active even if the sources and destinations are not routed to valid parameters. If the sources are not valid parameters
then the source values are taken as 0. The update rate for each of the logic functions is always 4ms
The logic function consists of an AND gate with inverters on each input and an inverter on the output. Some of the other standard logic functions can be
produced as shown in the table below.
A delay function is provided at the output of the logic functions. If Logic Function 1 Delay (09.009) or Logic Function 2 Delay (09.019) is positive then the
output does not become 1 until the input to the delay has been at 1 for the delay time. If Logic Function 1 Delay (09.009) or Logic Function 2 Delay
(09.019) is negative then the output remains at 1 until the input to the delay has been 0 for the delay time.
If Motorised Pot Reset (09.028) = 1 then the motorised pot is disabled and held in its reset state with Motorised Pot Output (09.003) = 0.0%. If
Motorised Pot Reset (09.028) = 0 the motorised pot is enabled even if Motorised Pot Destination (09.025) is not routed to a valid parameter. The
sample rate of the motorised pot is always 4ms.
When the motorised pot is active Motorised Pot Output (09.003) can be increased or decreased by setting Motorised Pot Up (09.026) or
Motorised Pot Down (09.027) to 1 respectively. If both Motorised Pot Up (09.026) and Motorised Pot Down (09.027) are 1 then Motorised Pot Output
(09.003) is increased. The rate of change of Motorised Pot Output (09.003) is defined by Motorised Pot Rate (09.023) which gives the time to change
from 0 to 100%. The time to change from -100% to 100% is Motorised Pot Rate (09.023) x 2. If Motorised Pot Bipolar Select (09.022) = 0 then
Motorised Pot Output (09.003) is limited in the range 0.00% to 100.00%, otherwise it is allowed to change in the range from -100.00% to 100.00%.
Motorised Pot Mode (09.021) defines the mode of operation as given in the table below.
Motorised Pot Scaling (09.024) introduces a scaling factor at the output of the motorised pot before the output is routed to the destination. If
Motorised Pot Scaling (09.024) Motorised Pot Scaling (09.024) > 1.000 the output will exceed the range of the destination parameter, and so the
destination parameter will be at its maximum or minimum before the output of the motorised pot reaches the limits of its range.
The binary sum function is always active even if the destination is not routed to valid a parameter. The update rate for the binary sum is always 4ms.
Binary Sum Output (09.032) = Binary Sum Offset (09.034) + (Binary Sum Ones (09.029) x 1) + (Binary Sum Twos (09.030) x 2) + (Binary Sum Fours
(09.031) x 4)
Binary Sum Destination (09.033) defines the destination for the binary sum output. The routing for this destination is special if the maximum of the
destination parameter ≤ 7 + [Binary Sum Offset (09.034)] as follows:
Destination parameter = Binary Sum Output (09.032), subject to the parameter minimum
Otherwise Binary Sum Output (09.032) is routed in the same way as any other destination where the destination target is at its full scale value when the
Binary Sum Output (09.032) = 7 + Offset.
If the enable input to a timer is active and the repeat function is set to a non-zero value then the timer is active even if the destination is not routed to
valid a parameter. The timers are updated in the background task and have a resolution of 1s.
The following is a description of Timer 1, but Timer 2 behaves in the same way. If Timer 1 Invert = 0 then Timer 1 Output (09.042) is inactive before the
Timer 1 Start Date (09.035) / Timer 1 Start Time (09.036), active between this date/time and Timer 1 Stop Date (09.037) / Timer 1 Stop Time (09.038)
and then inactive after the stop time/date within the timer 1 repeat period as shown in the diagram below.
Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) defines the length of the repeat period. For example if Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) = 2 then the repeat period is
one day. The output is inactive until the time reaches the hour, minute and second defined in Timer 1 Start Time (09.036), and remains active until the
time reaches the hour, minute and second defined in Timer 1 Stop Time (09.038). Different repeat periods may be selected as given in the table below.
The table shows the constituent parts of the date and time that are used to determine the start and stop events. If the repeat period is set to every week
then Timer 1 Start Date (09.035) and Timer 1 Stop Date (09.037) define the day of the week and not the date (i.e. 00.00.00 = Sunday, 00.00.01 =
Monday, etc.). If the stop time event is set to occur at or before the start time event or the Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) = 0 or Timer 1 Enable
(09.040) = 0 the output remains inactive at all times (i.e. Timer 1 Output (09.042) = 0 if Timer 1 Invert = 0).
1 Hour • •
2 Day • • •
3 Week • • • •
4 Month • • • •
5 Year • • • • •
6 One off • • • • • •
7 Minute •
As Timer 1 Invert inverts the timer output it can be used to give an active state of 0 instead of 1. Alternatively it can be used to give an active state of 1,
but for a time period that spans the ends of the repeat period as shown in the example above. It should be noted that if this method is used to allow the
active period to span the ends of the repeat period then if the timer is disabled the output of the timer block before the invert becomes 0, and so the final
output of the timer after the invert is 1.
If Date/Time Selector (06.019) is changed and the drive is reset then the source for the timers will change, therefore Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039)
and Timer 2 Repeat Function (09.049) are reset to 0 to disable the timers and the date and time entries in the trip log are cleared.
Motorised Pot Output (09.003) shows the output of the motorised pot function.
Setting Logic Function 1 Source 1 Invert (09.005) inverts input 1 of logic function 1.
Setting Logic Function 1 Source 2 Invert (09.007) inverts input 2 of logic function 1.
Setting Logic Function 1 Output Invert (09.008) inverts the output of logic function 1.
Logic Function 1 Delay (09.009) defines the delay at the output of logic function 1. If Logic Function 1 Delay (09.009) is positive then the output does not
become 1 until the input to the delay has been at 1 for the delay time. If Logic Function 1 Delay (09.009) is negative then the output remains at 1 until
the input to the delay has been 0 for the delay time.
Logic Function 1 Destination (09.010) defines the output destination of logic function 1.
Setting Logic Function 2 Source 1 Invert (09.015) inverts input 1 of logic function 2.
Setting Logic Function 2 Source 2 Invert (09.017) inverts input 2 of logic function 2.
Setting Logic Function 2 Output Invert (09.018) inverts the output of logic function 2.
Logic Function 2 Delay (09.019) defines the delay at the output of logic function 1. If Logic Function 2 Delay (09.019) is positive then the output does not
become 1 until the input to the delay has been at 1 for the delay time. If Logic Function 2 Delay (09.019) is negative then the output remains at 1 until
the input to the delay has been 0 for the delay time.
Logic Function 2 Destination (09.020) defines the output destination of logic function 2.
Motorised Pot Mode (09.021) defines the mode of operation as given in the table below.
If Motorised Pot Bipolar Select (09.022) = 0 then Motorised Pot Output (09.003) is limited in the range 0.00% to 100.00%, otherwise it is allowed to
change in the range from -100.00% to 100.00%.
The rate of change of Motorised Pot Output (09.003) is defined by Motorised Pot Rate (09.023) which gives the time to change from 0 to 100%. The
time to change from -100% to 100% is Motorised Pot Rate (09.023) x 2.
Motorised Pot Scaling (09.024) introduces a scaling factor at the output of the motorised pot before the output is routed to the destination. If
Motorised Pot Scaling (09.024) > 1.000 the output will exceed the range of the destination parameter, and so the destination parameter will be at its
maximum or minimum before the output of the motorised pot reaches the limits of its range.
Motorised Pot Destination (09.025) defines the output destination of the motorised pot function.
If Motorised Pot Up (09.026) = 1, then the Motorised Pot Output (09.003) will increase.
If Motorised Pot Down (09.027) = 1, then the Motorised Pot Output (09.003) will decrease.
If Motorised Pot Reset (09.028) = 1 then the motorised pot is disabled and held in its reset state with Motorised Pot Output (09.003) = 0.0%.
If Motorised Pot Reset (09.028) the motorised pot is enabled even if Motorised Pot Destination (09.025) is not routed to a valid parameter.
The binary sum function is always active even if the destination is not routed to valid a parameter. The update rate for the binary sum is always 4ms.
Binary Sum Output (09.032) = Binary Sum Offset (09.034) + (Binary Sum Ones (09.029) x 1) + (Binary Sum Twos (09.030) x 2) +
(Binary Sum Fours (09.031) x 4)
Binary Sum Destination (09.033) defines the destination for the binary sum output. The routing for this destination is special if the maximum of the
destination parameter ≤ 7 + [Binary Sum Offset (09.034)] as follows:
Destination parameter = Binary Sum Output (09.032), subject to the parameter minimum
Otherwise Binary Sum Output (09.032) is routed in the same way as any other destination where the destination target is at its full scale value when the
Binary Sum Output (09.032) = 7 + Binary Sum Offset (09.034)
Example:
09.033 = 01.015
09.029 = 0
09.030 = 1
09.031 = 0
09.034 = 0
So 09.032 = 2
Binary Sum Destination (09.033) defines the destination for the binary sum output.
Timer 1 Start Date (09.035) defines the start time within the repeat period of timer 1.
Timer 1 Start Time (09.036) defines the start time within the repeat period of timer 1.
Timer 1 Stop Date (09.037) defines the stop date within the repeat period of timer 1.
Timer 1 Stop Time (09.038) defines the stop time within the repeat period of timer 1.
Value Text
0 None
1 Hour
2 Day
3 Week
4 Month
5 Year
6 One off
7 Minute
Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) defines the length of the repeat period. For example if Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) = 2 then the repeat period is
one day. The output is inactive until the time reaches the hour, minute and second defined in Timer 1 Start Time (09.036), and remains active until the
time reaches the hour, minute and second defined in Timer 1 Stop Time (09.038). Different repeat periods may be selected as given in the table below.
The table shows the constituent parts of the date and time that are used to determine the start and stop events. If the repeat period is set to every week
then Timer 1 Start Date (09.035) and Timer 1 Stop Date (09.037) define the day of the week and not the date (i.e. 00.00.00 = Sunday, 00.00.01 =
Monday, etc.). If the stop time event is set to occur at or before the start time event or the Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) = 0 or Timer 1 Enable
(09.040) = 0 the output remains inactive at all times (i.e. Timer 1 Output (09.042) = 0 if Timer 1 Invert = 0).
Timer 1 Repeat Function (09.039) Repeat period Second Minute Hour Day Month Year Day of week
0 None
1 Hour • •
2 Day • • •
3 Week • • • •
4 Month • • • •
5 Year • • • • •
6 One off • • • • • •
7 Minute •
Timer 1 Enable (09.040) enables the timer 1 function. If Timer 1 Enable (09.040) = 0, then the output of the timer is always inactive, i.e. Timer 1 Output
(09.042) =0.
Timer 1 Invert (09.041) inverts the timer output to give an active state of 0 instead of 1. Alternatively it can be used to give an active state of 1, but for a
Timer 2 Start Date (09.045) defines the start date within the repeat period of timer 2.
Timer 2 Start Time (09.046) defines the start time within the repeat period of timer 2.
Timer 2 Stop Date (09.047) defines the stop date within the repeat period of timer 2.
Timer 2 Stop Time (09.048) defines the stop time within the repeat period of timer 2.
Value Text
0 None
1 Hour
2 Day
3 Week
4 Month
5 Year
6 One off
7 Minute
Timer 2 Enable (09.050) enables the timer 2 function. If Timer 2 Enable (09.050) = 0, then the output of the timer is always inactive, i.e. Timer 2 Output
(09.052) = 0.
Timer 2 Invert (09.051) inverts the timer output to give an active state of 0 instead of 1.
Up to four scope sources can be selected using Scope Trace 1 Source (09.055) to Scope Trace 4 Source (09.058). If the source value is set to 0.000,
or the source parameter does not exist or is non-visible, then no source is selected. The sources do not operate in the same way as normal source
parameters in that the input to the scope is the actual value of the parameter and not a value scaled to a percentage based on the range of the
parameter. If a scope trace source parameter is modified the actual change is not effective until the drive is reset.
The scope is triggered by a rising edge at the input to the main scope block. If Scope Trigger Source (09.060) is set at its default value of 0.000 then the
If Scope Trigger (09.059) = 0, the scope can be triggered based on the level of a parameter defined by Scope Trigger Source (09.060) and
the Scope Trigger Threshold (09.061). This source operates in the same way as the trace sources and a direct comparison is made between the actual
parameter value and the threshold. Decimal places are ignored. The threshold detector output is 1 when the value from the scope trigger source is
greater than Scope Trigger Threshold (09.061). If Scope Trigger Source (09.060) = 0.000, or it is used to select a parameter that does not exist or is
non-visible, then the output of the threshold detector is 0.
Value Text
0 Single
1 Normal
2 Auto
Single (0):
If Scope Arm (09.064) is set to 1 the scope starts to acquire pre-trigger data (i.e. enough data to provide information for the pre-trigger period)
and Scope Data Not Ready (09.065) is set to 1. The scope can then be triggered on the next trigger event (i.e. a rising edge on the trigger input of the
main scope block). Note that the scope can only be triggered once the required amount of pre-trigger data has been sampled. Failure to do this will
result in the scope function not triggering correctly. When the trigger event occurs Scope Arm (09.064) is set to 0, and when the post-trigger data has
been stored Scope Data Not Ready (09.065) is set to 0. If Scope Auto-save Mode (09.070) is non-zero, the data in the scope trace buffer is saved to a
non-volatile media card fitted in the drive. When the save is complete (or data cannot be saved, i.e. no card fitted or no space left) the scope is ready
again to receive data. If Scope Arm (09.064) is set to 1 the scope will start to acquire data again.
1. At power-up.
2. If the drive is reset when Scope Trace 1 Source (09.055) to Scope Trace 4 Source (09.058) have been modified.
3. The drive mode is changed.
4. If Scope Mode (09.063), Scope Sample Time (09.067) or Scope Trigger Delay (09.068) are modified.
When the scope is reset Scope Arm (09.064) is reset to 0 and the trace data is all cleared to 0..
Normal (1):
The scope operates in the same way as single mode except that Scope Arm (09.064) is automatically set back to 1 after a time delay of 1s once the
post-trigger data has been acquired, and the scope data has been saved to a non-volatile media card if Scope Auto-save Mode (09.070) > 0.
Auto (2):
After the scope system is reset Scope Data Not Ready (09.065) is set to 1 and the scope begins to acquire data. Once the buffer is full
Scope Data Not Ready (09.065) is set to 0 and the scope continues to acquire data. Scope Arm (09.064) has no effect on data acquisition. Provided
Scope Data Not Ready (09.065) = 0 and Scope Saving Data (09.066) = 0 it is possible to read the data from the scope buffer as a scope file. Data
acquisition is stopped when the file transfer begins. When the file transfer is complete, data acquisition begins again and Scope Data Not Ready
(09.065) is set to 1 for a period that is long enough to fill the scope buffer with new data.
Scope Sample Time (09.067) defines the sample rate of the scope function for all traces in 1m units (i.e. if Scope Sample Time (09.067) = 4, the sample
time is 4ms).
Scope Trigger Delay (09.068) defines how much data is stored before and after the scope is triggered. If Scope Trigger Delay (09.068) = 0% then no
data is stored before the trigger and all the data is after the trigger. If Scope Trigger Delay (09.068) = 100% then no data is stored after the trigger, but
all the data is before the trigger.
The scope function can capture up to 4000 bytes of parameter data. The Scope Time Period (09.069) gives the length of the time period covered by the
scope buffer which depends on the number of traces stored, the sample time and the size of the parameters used as trace sources.
Scope Time Period (09.069) = 4000 x 1ms x Scope Sample Time (09.067) / Size of trace data
Size of trace data is the sum of the number of bytes in each of the trace sources selected by Scope Trace 1 Source (09.055) to Scope Trace 4 Source
(09.058).
Value Text
0 Disabled
1 Overwrite
2 Keep
Auto-save mode can be used to store a scope file on a non-volatile media card at each trigger event. The auto-save system is held in reset
if Scope Auto-save Reset (09.072) = 1. When the auto-save system is reset all the scope files in scope file folder on the NV media card are
deleted, Scope Auto-save File Number (09.071) is reset to 0 and the auto-save system is inactive. If any of the file operations fail during
reset Scope Auto-save Status (09.073) is 3 (Failed) when the reset is removed.
If auto-saving is active an attempt is made to copy the scope file to a non-volatile media card fitted to the drive each time the post-trigger data has been
acquired. The file name is SCP00XY.DAT, where XY is defined by Scope Auto-save File Number (09.071). If Scope Auto-save Mode (09.070) = 1
(Overwrite) then a file is over-written if it already exists. If Scope Auto-save Mode (09.070) = 2 (Keep) then if the file already exists the auto-save
process is aborted. Scope Auto-save File Number (09.071) is incremented after a file is saved successfully and rolls over to 0 if it exceeds its maximum
value.
Value Text
0 Disabled
1 Active
2 Stopped
3 Failed
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Drive Healthy (10.001) indicates that the drive is not in the trip or the under voltage state if it is set to one. If Auto-reset Hold Drive Healthy (10.036) = 1
and auto-reset is being used, Drive Healthy (10.001) is not cleared until all auto-resets have been attempted and the next trip occurs.
If the drive inverter is active Drive Active (10.002) is set to one, otherwise it is zero.
Zero Frequency (10.003) is set to one under the zero frequency conditions, otherwise it is zero. See Zero Frequency Threshold (03.005).
If Bipolar Reference Enable (01.010) = 1 then Running At Or Below Minimum Frequency (10.004) operates in the same way as Zero Frequency
(10.003). If Bipolar Reference Enable (01.010) = 0 then Running At Or Below Minimum Frequency (10.004) is set if Estimated Frequency (03.002) ≤
Minimum Reference Clamp (01.007) + 0.5Hz.
If motor map 2 is active then M2 Minimum Reference Clamp (21.002) is used instead of Minimum Reference Clamp (01.007).
Rated Load Reached (10.008) is set to one when the torque producing current is at or above its rated level. This condition is detected when the
modulus of Percentage Load (04.020) is greater or equal to 100.0%. It should be noted that this is an indication based on the level of current and not
torque, which means that if field weakening is active a value of one in Rated Load Reached (10.008) does not necessarily mean that the motor is
producing rated torque.
Current Limit Active (10.009) is set to one if the current limit is active.
Regenerating (10.010) is set to one if power is being transferred from the motor to the drive
Braking IGBT Active (10.011) is set to one if the braking IGBT is active. As the braking IGBT active periods may be short, each time the braking IGBT is
switched on Braking IGBT Active (10.011) is set to one and remains at one for at least 0.5s.
Reverse Direction Commanded (10.013) indicates the reference direction at the input to the ramp system. If the Pre-ramp Reference (01.003) is
negative Reverse Direction Commanded (10.013) is one otherwise Reverse Direction Commanded (10.013) is zero.
Reverse Direction Running (10.014) is set to one if the Estimated Frequency (03.002) is negative otherwise it is set to zero.
Supply Loss (10.015) indicates that the drive is in the supply loss state. This condition can only occur if supply loss detection is enabled, i.e.
Supply Loss Mode (06.003) is set to a non-zero value. In the supply loss state the drive will attempt to stop the motor.
Under Voltage Active (10.016) indicates that the drive is in the under voltage state.
Motor Overload Alarm (10.017) is set if the drive output current is higher than the level that will eventually cause an It(ac) trip and
the Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) for motor control. See Motor Thermal Time Constant 1 (04.015) for motor control modes for more details.
Drive Warning (10.019) is set to one if any of the drive warnings is active it is defined as
Drive Warning (10.019) = Braking Resistor Alarm (10.012) OR Motor Overload Alarm (10.017) OR Drive Over-temperature Alarm (10.018) OR
Low AC Alarm (10.107)
Trip 0 (10.020) to Trip 9 (10.029) store the most recent 10 trips that have occurred where Trip Trip 0 (10.020) is the most recent and Trip 9 (10.029) is
The date and time when each trip occurs are also stored in the date and time log, i.e. Trip 0 Date (10.041) to Trip 9 Time (10.060). The date and time
are taken from Date (06.016) and Time (06.017) (See Date/Time Selector (06.019)). Some trips have sub-trip numbers which give more detail about
the reason for the trip. If a trip has a sub-trip number its value is stored in the sub-trip log, i.e. Trip 0 Sub-trip Number (10.070) to Trip 9 Sub-trip Number
(10.079). If the trip does not have a sub-trip number then zero is stored in the sub-trip log.
Phase loss and The drive will attempt to stop the motor before tripping if a Phase Loss.000 trip occurs unless this
Phase Loss and
5 d.c. link power feature has been disabled (see Action On Trip Detection (10.037)). The drive will always attempt to stop
OHt dc bus
circuit protection the motor before tripping if an OHt dc bus occurs.
5 Standard trips All other trips
Trips {HF01} to {HF19} are internal faults that do not have trip numbers. If one of these trips occurs, the main drive processor has detected an
irrecoverable error. All drive functions are stopped and the trip message will be displayed on the drive keypad. The error can only be reset by powering
the drive down and up again. The table below gives the reasons for internal faults and their corresponding trip
an undefined instruction
an illegal unaligned access
{HF04} invalid state on instruction execution
an error on exception return.
The following can cause a Usage Fault when the core is configured to report them:
{HF05} Reserved
{HF06} Reserved
{HF07} Watchdog failure
{HF08} CPU Interrupt crash. Interrupt crash level indicated by subtrip number.
{HF09} Free store overflow
{HF10} Reserved
The HF11 trip indicates that a non-volatile memory comms error has occurred.
Sub-
Reason Recommended action
trip
{HF11}
Non-volatile memory comms
1 Hardware fault – contact the supplier of the drive.
error.
EEPROM size is incompatible After 1min the drive will go to its bootloader. Re-program drive
2
with the user firmware. with compatible user firmware using UniMConnect
Stack overflow
Sub-trip Reason
{HF12}
2 User program or derivative timed stack overflow
{HF13} Reserved
{HF14} Reserved
{HF15} Reserved
{HF17} Reserved
The HF18 trip indicates that the internal flash memory has failed when writing option module parameter
data. The reason for the trip can be identified by the sub-trip number.
The HF19 trip indicates that the drive firmware is partially or completed deleted. The drive is now in its
{HF19} bootloader and is waiting for a new image to be downloaded using UniMConnect. Once a new image is
downloaded, the drive can run normally.
When the drive is subsequently powered up a Stored HF trip is initiated where the sub-trip number is the number of the HF trip that last occurred. This
trip will occur at every power-up until it is reset. The trip can only be reset by first entering 1299 into Parameter mm.000 (mm.000). If the drive is
powered up and a Stored HF trip occurs, Onboard User Program: Enable (11.047) is reset to zero to prevent the on-board user program from running.
This ensures that the user program can be changed or erased in case it causes an HF trip at every power-up
Trip descriptions
Trips shown in the table below can be generated either from the drive control system or from the power system. The sub-trip number which is in the
form xxyzz is used to identify the source of the trip. The digits xx are 00 for a trip generated by the control system or the number of a power module if
generated by the power system. If the drive is not a multi-power module drive then xx will always have a value of 1 the trip is related to the power
system. The y digit is used to identify the location of a trip which is generated by a rectifier module connected to a power module. Where the y digit is
relevant it will have a value of 1 or more, otherwise it will be 0. The zz digits give the reason for the trip and are defined in each trip description.
A thermal protection system is provided for the braking resistor. If Braking Resistor Rated Power (10.030) is set to zero this protection system is
disabled and the Braking Resistor Thermal Accumulator (10.039) is held at zero. If braking resistor thermal protection is required the
Braking Resistor Rated Power (10.030), Braking Resistor Thermal Time Constant (10.031) and Braking Resistor Resistance (10.061) should be set up
with the braking resistor parameters. The thermal time constant of the resistor can be calculated from the single pulse energy rating (E) and continuous
power rating (P) of the resistor.
The braking resistor is protected with a single time constant model as shown below.
The drive monitors the power flowing into the braking resistor and updates the Braking Resistor Thermal Accumulator (10.039). If bit 1 of
Action On Trip Detection (10.037) = 0 and the accumulator reaches 100% an Brake R Too Hot trip is initiated. If bit 1 of Action On Trip Detection
(10.037) = 1 and the accumulator reaches 100% the braking IGBT is disabled until the accumulator falls below 95.0%.
If External Trip (10.032) is set to one an External Trip.003 is initiated. A digital input can be routed to External Trip (10.032) to provide an external trip
input function.
A 0 to 1 transition in Drive Reset (10.033) causes a drive reset. If a drive reset terminal is required a digital input should be routed to Drive Reset
(10.033).
Value Text
0 None
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 Infinite
If Number Of Auto-reset Attempts (10.034) = 0 then no auto-reset attempts are made. Any other value will cause the drive to automatically reset
following a trip for the number of times programmed after a delay defined by Auto-reset Delay (10.035) subject to the minimum reset time allowed for
the type of trip. Note that for some trips the minimum is 10s. The auto-reset count is only incremented when the trip is the same as the previous trip
otherwise it is reset to 0. When the auto-reset count reaches the programmed value, any further trip of the same value will not cause an auto-reset. If
there has been no trip for 5 minutes then the auto-reset count is cleared. Auto reset will not occur after any trips with priority levels 1, 2 or 3 as defined
in Section 4. When a manual reset occurs the auto-reset counter is reset to zero.
If Number Of Auto-reset Attempts (10.034) = 6 the auto-reset counter is held at zero, and so there is no limit on the number of auto-reset attempts.
If Auto-reset Hold Drive Healthy (10.036) = 0 then Drive Healthy (10.001) is cleared every time the drive trips regardless of any auto-reset that may
occur. If Auto-reset Hold Drive Healthy (10.036) = 1 then Drive Healthy (10.001) is not cleared on a trip if any further auto-reset attempts are possible.
Note that if the under voltage state becomes active Drive Healthy (10.001) is always set to zero.
When a value other than zero is written to the User Trip (10.038) the actions described in the following table are performed. The drive immediately
writes the value back to zero. If the value is not included in the table, then the action is the same as if the trip with the same number (with sub-trip zero)
occurred provided the drive is not already tripped.
Because the drive clears immediately this parameter to 0, the value must be written via serial communication or user program if supported.
The bits in Status Word (10.040) mirror the status bit parameters as shown below. Where the parameters do not exist in any mode the bit remains at
zero.
Remote Keypad Battery Low (10.064) is set to one when a keypad is connected to the drive user comms port with an internal real-time clock and the
battery is not fitted or the voltage is below the minimum threshold.
Limit Switch Active (10.066) is set to one when a limit switch is enabled and active.
Hold Drive Healthy on Under Voltage (10.068) can be used to hold the drive healthy active (Drive Healthy (10.001) = 1 and not flash the status LED on
the front of the drive) when the drive is in the under voltage state (Under Voltage Active (10.016) = 1).
If Hold Drive Healthy on Under Voltage (10.068) = 1, Under Voltage Active (10.016) = 1 and the drive is not tripped (i.e. Drive Status (10.101) does not
equal 9), then Drive Healthy (10.001) will be set to 1 and the status LED on the front of the drive will not flash.
If the drive is tripped then Drive Healthy (10.001) will be set to 0 and the status LED will flash independent of what Hold Drive Healthy on Under Voltage
(10.068) is set to.
The bits in Additional Status Bits (10.069) mirror the status bits parameters as shown below. Where the parameters do not exist in any mode the bit
remains at zero.
It is possible for some trips to cause the motor to stop before the trip is initiated (see Action On Trip Detection (10.037)). During the period while the
motor is being stopped before the trip is initiated Stop Motor (10.080) is set to one. Once the motor stops Stop Motor (10.080) is set back to zero.
If phase loss or imbalance is detected that would initiate a phase loss trip with sub-trip 0, i.e. Phase Loss.000, then Phase Loss (10.081) is set to one.
Either the motor will be stopped and the drive tripped or the drive will continue to operate normally until the user stops the motor and the drive trips (see
Action On Trip Detection (10.037)). In either case Phase Loss (10.081) is set to one when the phase loss condition is detected and remains set until the
drive trips.
Drive Ready (10.090) indicates that the drive is ready and a run command is not active.
Drive Status (10.101) shows the present status of the drive. The strings from this parameter are also used by the basic keypad to provide the status
display text.
Premium only
The LED on the front of the drive gives an indication of the drive state as shown in the table below.
Drive state Drive Healthy (10.001) Drive Active (10.002) Active Alarm (10.104) Drive Warning (10.019) LED
Healthy 1 0 0 0 Continuous
Tripped 0 X X X Flashing: 0.5s on and 0.5s off
HF trip 0 X X X Flashing: 0.25s on and 0.25s off
Standby 1 X 0 0 Flasing: 0.125s on and 0.125s off
X = Don't care
The bits in Trip Reset Source (10.102) correspond to each of the trips in the trip log (i.e. bit 0 corresponds to trip 0, bit 1 corresponds to trip 1, etc.).
When a trip occurs, bit 0 is set to one and the other bits corresponding to the trips already in the trip log are shifted left one bit. If the trip is reset then bit
0 is set back to zero, otherwise if a higher priority trip occurs bit 0 is shifted left by one bit. The result is that each of the bits in Trip Reset Source
(10.102) show whether trips in the trip log were reset or moved up the trip log by a higher priority trip.
When a trip occurs the time in milliseconds since the drive powered up is stored in Trip Time Identifier (10.103). The time rolls-over when it reaches
232 - 1, but if the time is 0 a value of 1 is written. Trip Time Identifier (10.103) can be used to determine when a new trip has occurred as the value will
change (unless there were exactly 232ms between trips) and will be non-zero.
If there is no alarm then Active Alarm (10.104) = 0. If one alarm is active then Active Alarm (10.104) shows the value of the alarm. If more than one
alarm is active then Active Alarm (10.104) shows the active alarm with the lowest value. The strings from this parameter are also used by the basic
keypad to provide the status display text except for option slot warnings where the option module may supply the string.
The bits in Potential Drive Damage Conditions (10.106) are set under the conditions shown in the table below to indicate that the user has put the drive
in a condition that could potentially damage the drive. The bits in this parameter cannot be cleared by users.
The Reversed cooling fan detected (10.108) detected flag is used to indicate that the pattern of IGBT temperatures shows that the cooling fan could be
reversed. The fan is user replaceable so should be checked if this flag is set.
RW Read / Write RO Read-only Bit Bit parameter Txt Text string Date Date parameter Time Time parameter
Chr Character parameter Bin Binary parameter IP IP address Mac MAC address Ver Version number SMP Slot, menu, parameter
No
Num Number parameter DE Destination ND RA Rating dependent NC Non-copyable PT Protected
default value
Power-
FI Filtered US User save PS
down save
Status Mode Parameter 1 (11.018) and Status Mode Parameter 2 (11.019) defines which parameters are displayed in Status mode.
If one of the two Status parameter does not exist or is 0.000, only one Status parameter is displayed.
If the two Status parameters do not exist or are 0.000, the active parameter is displayed.
When Serial Address (11.023), Serial Mode (11.024), Serial Baud Rate (11.025), Minimum Comms Transmit Delay (11.026) or Silent Period (11.027)
are modified the changes do not have an immediate effect on the serial communications system. The new values are used after the next power-up or if
Reset Serial Communications (11.020) is set to one. Reset Serial Communications (11.020) is automatically cleared to zero after the communications
system is updated.
Customer defined scaling (11.021) defines the scaling applied to Status Mode Parameter 1 (11.018). The scaling is only applied in the Status mode.
Active Parameter At Power-up (11.022) defines which Menu 0 parameter is initially active at power-up in view mode.
Serial Address (11.023) defines the node address for the serial comms interface in the range from 1 to 247.
Serial Address (11.023) to Silent Period (11.027) can be used to change the configuration of the drive 485 serial interface if present on the MFP
adapter. The master should wait at least 20ms before sending a new message using the new protocol.
Changing the parameters does not immediately change the serial communications settings. See Reset Serial Communications (11.020) for more
details.
Value Text
0 8 2 NP
1 8 1 NP
2 8 1 EP
3 8 1 OP
4 8 2 NP M
5 8 1 NP M
6 8 1 EP M
7 8 1 OP M
8 7 1 EP
9 7 1 OP
10 7 1 EP M
11 7 1 OP M
The core drive always uses the Modbus rtu protocol and is always a slave. Serial Mode (11.024) defines the data format used by the serial comms
interface. The bits in the value of Serial Mode (11.024) define the data format as follows. Bit 3 is always 0 in the core product as 8 data bits are required
for Modbus rtu. The parameter value can be extended in derivative products which provide alternative communications protocols if required.
Bits 3 2 1 and 0
Stop bits and parity
Register mode 0 = 2 stop bits, no parity
Number of data bits
Format 0 = Standard 1 = 1 stop bit, no parity
0 = 8 bits
1 = Modified 2 = 1 stop bit, even parity
3 = 1 stop bit, odd parity
Bit 2 selects either standard or modified register mode. The menu and parameter numbers are derived for each mode as given in the table below.
Standard mode is compatible with Commander SK. Modified mode is provided to allow register numbers up to 255 to be addressed. If any menus with
numbers above 63 should contain more than 99 parameters, then these parameters cannot be accessed via Modbus rtu.
Changing the parameters does not immediately change the serial communications settings. See Reset Serial Communications (11.020) for more
details.
Serial Baud Rate (11.025) defines the baud rate used by the serial comms interface.
Changing the parameters does not immediately change the serial communications settings. See Reset Serial Communications (11.020) for more
details.
There will always be a finite delay between the end of a message from the host (master) and the time at which the host is ready to receive the response
from the drive (slave). The drive does not respond until at least 1ms after the message has been received from the host allowing 1ms for the host to
change from transmit to receive mode. This initial delay can be extended using Minimum Comms Transmit Delay (11.026) if required.
The transmitters are turned on after a delay of at least the time specified by
2 or more Minimum Comms Transmit Delay (11.026) and data transmission begins
1ms later
The drive holds its own transmitters active for up to 1ms after it has transmitted data before switching to the receive mode; the host should not send any
data during this time.
Changing the parameters does not immediately change the serial communications settings. See Reset Serial Communications (11.020) for more
details.
The silent period defines the idle time required to detect the end of a received data message. If Silent Period (11.027) = 0 then the silent period is at
least 3.5 characters at the selected baud rate. This is the standard silent period for Modbus rtu. If Silent Period (11.027) is non-zero it defines the
minimum silent period in milliseconds.
Changing the parameters does not immediately change the serial communications settings. See Reset Serial Communications (11.020) for more
details.
Software Version (11.029) displays the drive software version number as a decimal number wwxxyy.
Value Text
1 Open-loop
2 RFC-A
Select the drive mode on drive reset. The drive must be inactive (Drive Active (10.002) = 0) to take effect.
This parameter will change Drive Mode (11.084) to the active mode.
Maximum Heavy Duty Rating (11.032) defines the maximum setting for Motor Rated Current that gives heavy duty operation. If
Maximum Heavy Duty Rating (11.032) = 0.00 then heavy duty operation is not possible. If Maximum Heavy Duty Rating (11.032) =
VM_RATED_CURRENT[MAX] then normal duty operation is not possible.
Value Text
0 110V
1 200V
2 400V
3 575V
4 690V
This parameter is used to automatically setup the user programmable area in the level 2 parameter set according to drive configurations. Other default
values may also be changed by drive configuration. Parameters are stored in EEPROM automatically following a configuration change. Defaults are
loaded before drive configuration changes are made. Defaults loaded are defined by Defaults Previously Loaded (11.046).
Action will only occur if the drive is inactive, not in UU state and no User Actions are running. Otherwise, the parameter will return to its pre altered value
on exit from edit mode.
NV Media Card File Previously Loaded (11.036) shows the number of the last parameter file transferred from an NV Media Card to the drive. If defaults
are subsequently reloaded NV Media Card File Previously Loaded (11.036) is set to 0.
NV Media Card File Number (11.037) is used to select a file by its file identification number and can only be changed to values that correspond to files
that are recognised by the drive on the NV media card or a value of 0. When NV Media Card File Number (11.037) corresponds to the number of a file
the following data about the file is shown.
Parameter
NV Media Card File Type (11.038)
NV Media Card File Version (11.039)
The actions of erasing a card, erasing a file, creating a new file, changing a Menu 0 parameter or removing a card resets NV Media Card File Number
(11.037) to 0.
Value Text
0 None
1 Open-loop
2 RFC-A
5 User Program
NV Media Card File Type (11.038) shows the file type of the file selected with NV Media Card File Number (11.037) as shown in the table below.
NV Media Card File Version (11.039) shows the version number stored with the file selected with NV Media Card File Number (11.037).
Value Text
0 None
1 Read
2 Program
3 Auto
4 Boot
Parameter Cloning (11.042) can also be used to initiate data transfer to or from an NV media card as described below for each possible value of this
parameter.
1: Read
Provided a parameter file with file identification number 1 exists on the NV media card then setting Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 1 and initiating a drive
reset will transfer the parameter data to the drive (i.e. the same action as writing 6001 to Parameter mm.000 (mm.000)). When the action is complete
Parameter Cloning (11.042) is automatically reset to zero.
2: Program
Setting Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 2 and initiating a drive reset will transfer the parameter data from the drive to a parameter file with file
identification number 1. This is the same action as writing 4001 to Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) except that the file will be overwritten if it already exists.
When the action is complete Parameter Cloning (11.042) is automatically reset to zero.
3: Auto
Setting Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3 and initiating a drive reset will transfer the parameter data from the drive to a parameter file with file
identification number 1. This is the same action as writing 4001 to Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) except that the file will be overwritten if it already exists.
When the action is complete Parameter Cloning (11.042) remains at 3.
If the card is removed when Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3, then Parameter Cloning (11.042) is set to 0, which forces the user to change
Parameter Cloning (11.042) back to 3 if auto mode is still required. The user will need to set Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3 and initiate a drive reset to
write the complete parameter set to the new card.
When a parameter in Menu zero is changed via the keypad and Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3 the parameter is saved both to the drive non-volatile
memory and to the parameter file with identification number 1 on the card. Only the new value of the modified parameter, and not the value of all the
other drive parameters, is stored each time. If Parameter Cloning (11.042) is not cleared automatically when a card is removed, then when a new card
is inserted that contains a parameter file with identification number 1 the modified parameter would be written to the existing file on the new card and the
rest of the parameters in this file may not be the same as those in the drive.
When Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3 and the drive parameters are saved to non-volatile memory, the file on the card is also updated, therefore this file
becomes a copy of the drive parameters. At power up, if Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3, the drive will save its complete parameter set to the card. This
is done to ensure that if a card is inserted whilst the drive is powered down the new card will have the correct data after the drive is powered up again.
4: Boot
When Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 4 the drive operates in the same way as with Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 3 and automatically creates a copy of it
parameters on the NV Media card. The NC (not clonable) attribute for Parameter Cloning (11.042) is 1, and so it does not have a value stored in the
parameter file on the card in the normal way. However, the value of Parameter Cloning (11.042) is held in the parameter file header. If
Parameter Cloning (11.042) = 4 in the parameter file with a file identification value of 1 on an NV media card fitted to a drive at power-up then the
following actions are taken:
1. The parameters from the parameter file with file identification number 1 are transferred to the drive and then saved in non-volatile memory.
2. If an onboard user program file with file identification number 2 exists then the onboard user program from this file is transferred to the drive.
3. Parameter Cloning (11.042) is set to 0 after the data transfer is complete.
It is possible to create a bootable parameter file by setting Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) = 2001 and initiating a drive reset. This file is created in one
operation and is not updated when further parameter changes are made.
When the drive is powered up it detects which option modules are fitted before loading parameters from an NV media card which has been set up for
boot mode. If a new option module has been fitted since the last time the drive was powered up, a Slot1 Different trip is initiated and then the
parameters are transferred from the card. If the parameter file includes the parameters for the newly fitted option module then these are also transferred
to the drive and the Slot1 Different trip is reset. If the parameter file does not include the parameters for the newly fitted option module then the drive
does not reset the Slot1 Different trip. Once the transfer is complete the drive parameters are saved to non-volatile memory. The trip can be reset either
by initiating a drive reset or by powering down and then powering up again.
Unidrive M400 Parameter Reference Guide
220 Issue: V01.04.03
Parameter 11.043 Load Defaults
Short description Defines which defaults are to be loaded into the drive
Mode RFC‑A
Minimum 0 Maximum 2
Default 0 Units
Exit from edit of menus 0 or a drive
Type 8 Bit Volatile Update Rate
reset.
Display Format Standard Decimal Places 0
Coding RW, TE, NC
Value Text
0 None
1 Standard
2 US
If Load Defaults (11.043) is non-zero and a drive reset (or exit from edit on menu 0) is initiated then the drive will load and save default parameters. If
Load Defaults (11.043) = 1 then standard defaults are loaded and if Load Defaults (11.043) = 2 then US defaults are loaded. This parameter has priority
over actions defined by Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) and Parameter Cloning (11.042). If Load Defaults (11.043) is used to initiate loading defaults then
it is cleared along with Parameter mm.00 and Parameter Cloning (11.042) when the action is completed.
Value Text
0 Menu 0
1 All Menus
2 Read-only Menu 0
3 Read-only
4 Status Only
5 No Access
Value Text
0 Motor 1
1 Motor 2
Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) is used to select the motor map 2 parameters from Menu 21 to be substituted for the standard motor parameters. If
Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) is modified when Drive Active (10.002) = 1 the change only becomes effective when Drive Active (10.002) = 0.
When Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1 the results from auto-tuning are written to the motor map 2 parameters in Menu 21 instead of to the
standard parameters. Each time Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) is changed Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) is reset to zero. Motor 2 Active
(21.015) shows the motor map that is active.
Defaults Previously Loaded (11.046) shows the value used to load the previously loaded defaults (i.e. 1233 for standard defaults, or 1244 for US
defaults).
Value Text
0 Stop
1 Run
Onboard user programming provides a background task that loops continuously and a timed task that is executed each time at a defined rate.
Onboard User Program: Enable (11.047) allows the onboard user program to be stopped or run.
0: Stop
The onboard user program is stopped. If it is restarted by setting Onboard User Program: Enable (11.047) to a non-zero value the background task
starts from the beginning.
1: Run
The onboard user program will run.
Onboard User Program: Status (11.048) shows the status of the onboard user program. This is a value written to this parameter from the user program
itself.
0: Stopped
Indicates that a valid user program is present, but not currently running.
1: Running
Indicates that a valid user program is present and running.
3: Not present
Indicates that no user program is present.
Onboard User Program: Programming Events (11.049) = 0 when the drive is manufactured and is incremented each time an onboard user program
image is written to the drive. If an onboard user program image is written more than 65535 times Onboard User Program: Programming Events (11.049)
= 65535. Onboard User Program: Programming Events (11.049) shows how many times the flash memory within the drive has been reprogrammed.
During each scan in a background task it is possible to give an indication to the drive that the scan loop is starting. If this indication is given then
Onboard User Program: FreewheelingTasks Per Second (11.050) will give the number of times this indication is given per second.
Onboard User Program: Clock Task Time Used (11.051) shows the percentage of the available time used by the onboard user program timed task.
The drive serial number is available as a pair of 32 bit values where Serial Number LS (11.052) provides the least significant 6 decimal digits and
Serial Number MS (11.053) provides the most significant 4 decimal digits. The reconstructed serial number is ((Serial Number MS (11.053) x 1000000)
+ Serial Number LS (11.052)).
Example 1
Serial number "1234567890" would be stored as 11.053 = 1234, 11.052 = 567890.
Example 2
Serial number "1234000056" would be stored as 11.053 = 1234, 11.052 = 56. Serial Number LS (11.052) will be shown on the keypad as 000056 (i.e.
including the leading zeros).
Drive Date Code (11.054) is a four-digit number in the form yyww where yy is the year and ww is the week.
Onboard User Program: Clock Task Schedule Rate (11.055) shows the rate at which the timed task is scheduled in ms.
Maximum Rated Current (11.060) defines the variable maximum VM_RATED_CURRENT[MAX] which defines the maximum Motor Rated Current
(05.007). Therefore Maximum Maximum Rated Current (11.060) is the maximum rated current for normal duty operation (if normal duty operation is
allowed).
Full Scale Current Kc (11.061) shows the full scale current in r.m.s. Amps. If the drive current exceeds this level it will cause an over-current trip.
Product Type (11.063) shows the core product type as given in the table below. The drive could be the basic product or a derivative of the basic product
as defined by Drive Derivative (11.028).
The drive model and rating can be identified as AAAAnnnpppppBBBBCCCCDDDD where each section of the model identifier is taken from a
parameter. 'AAAA', 'BBBB', 'CCCC' and 'DDDD' is alpha-numeric characters. 'nnn' and 'ppppp' are decimal digits.
The drive model and rating can be identified as AAAA B nnnppppp CCCC DD EE FFF where each section of the model identifier is taken from a
parameter. AAAA, B, CCCC, DDDD, EE and FFF are alpha-numeric characters. nnn and ppppp are decimal digits.
Digits Meaning
3 to 0 Product identifier (i.e. M100, M201)
Frame size and voltage code (11.065)is split into two fields as defined in the table below.
Digits Meaning
4 to 0 Drive current rating (i.e. 00133 = 13.3A)
Example
The model number M101-04200133 A101 00 AB100 would be displayed in parameters as follows
Parameter Value
Product Identifier Characters (11.064) M101
Frame size and voltage code (11.065) 042
Drive current rating (11.068) 00133
Additional Identifier Characters 1 (11.091) A101
Additional Identifier Characters 2 (11.092) 00AB
Additional Identifier Characters 3 (11.093) 100-
Power Stage Identifier (11.066) is used to show power stages that require changes to the drive user parameters (i.e. visibility, range or defaults). It is
anticipated that all power stages will require the same parameter structure, and so Power Stage Identifier (11.066) will always be equal to zero. It should
be noted that this parameter does not identify the rating of the power stage.
Control Board Identifier (11.067) identifies the main control board hardware as given in the table below.
Core Parameter Database Version (11.070) gives the version number of the parameter database used to define the core parameter menus in the drive
(Menu 1 to 14 and 21 to 23) in 2 digit BCD format. All other menus are customisable and if these menus are changed their default values are
automatically loaded. However, if the drive software is changed it may be necessary to load defaults for all menus, although this will only be required
rarely. Defaults for all menus are loaded when the most significant digit of Core Parameter Database Version (11.070) changes. Therefore if the drive
firmware is modified and the most significant digit of the core database version has changed an EEPROM Fail.001 trip is initiated and default
parameters are loaded.
If NV Media Card Create Special File (11.072) = 1 when a parameter file is transferred to an NV media card the file is created as a macro file.
NV Media Card Create Special File (11.072) is reset to 0 after the file is created or the transfer fails.
Value Text
0 None
1 Reserved
2 SD Card
NV Card Type Fitted (11.073) shows the type of non-volatile media card inserted in the drive.
NV Media Card Read-only Flag (11.075) shows the state of the read-only flag for the currently fitted card.
NV Media Card Warning Suppression Flag (11.076) shows the state of the warning flag for the currently fitted card.
The value of NV Media Card File Required Version (11.077) is used as the version number for a file when it is created on an NV media card.
NV Media Card File Required Version (11.077) is reset to 0 when the file is created or the transfer fails.
Drive Name Characters 1-4 (11.079) to Drive Name Characters 13-16 (11.082) can be used to store a 16 character string which can be used to identify
the drive. The string is arranged as shown below.
If Status Mode Parameter 1 (11.018) or Status Mode Parameter 2 (11.019) are set to 11.079 then the drive name is fully displayed in status view using
Drive Name Characters 1-4 (11.079) to Drive Name Characters 13-16 (11.082). Note that only 15 characters can be displayed on M400 and only 6
characters on M100-M300.
Value Text
1 Open-loop
2 RFC-A
Drive Mode (11.084) is used to hold the currently active drive mode.
Value Text
0 None
1 Read-only
2 Status-only
3 No Access
Value Text
0 Menu 0
1 All Menus
If Menu Access Status (11.086) = 0 then only Menu 0 can be accessed with a keypad. If Menu Access Status (11.086) = 1 then all menus can be
accessed with a keypad.
Keypad Port Serial Address (11.090) defines the node address for the keypad port serial comms interface. Normally the default value of 1 is used, but
this can be changed if required. The keypad attached to the port will sense the address automatically.
Value Text
0 None
1 SD Card
2 RS-485
3 boot
4 RS-485
AI ID Code (11.097) indicates the Adaptor Interface module type fitted in the AI slot.
24V Alarm Loss Enable (11.098) enable the 24V alarm loss. If 24V Supply Input State (08.043) = 0 and 24V Alarm Loss Enable (11.098) = 1 then the
24V is active.
If Modbus Parameter Conversion (11.099) bits are turned on then the following parameters are converted when read or written by modbus serial comm.
This is NOT a full comms compatibility to previous drive generations. Only the following parameters are converted.
Frequency parameters:
1.001,1.002,1.003,1.004,1.005,1.006,1.007,1.017,1.021,1.022,
0 1.023,1.024,1.025,1.026,1.027,1.028,1.029,1.030,1.031,1.032,
1.033,1.034,1.036,1.037,1.038,2.001,3.005,3.006,3.022,3.043,
3.045,5.001,5.006,12.044,12.045,21.001,21.002,21.006 scaled by 10.
Source/Destination parameters:
7.010,7.014,7.019,8.021,8.022,8.023,8.024,8.025,8.028,9.004,9.006,
1 9.010,9.014,9.016,9.020,9.025,9.033,12.003,12.007,12.008,12.009,
12.011,12.023,12.027,12.028,12.029,12.031,14.002,14.003,14.004,14.009,14.016.
Parameter number is converted from 3 to 2 digits (i.e. #1.01 is #1.001)
Percentage parameters:
2 7.001,7.002,7.030,7.031,9.003,12.004,12.005,12.012,12.024,12.025,
12.032,14.001,14.013,14.014,14.019,14.020,14.021,14.022 scaled by 10
3 Motor parameters: 5.008,5.017,5.024,21.008,21.012,21.014 scaled by 10
Examples:
bit 0:
01.021 = 1.23Hz and Modbus Parameter Conversion (11.099) = 1 then value read is 12 equivalent of 1.20Hz
01.021 = 1.23Hz and Modbus Parameter Conversion (11.099) = 0 then value read is 123 equivalent of 1.23Hz
Value 123 is written to 01.021 and Modbus Parameter Conversion (11.099) = 1 then 01.021 = 12.30Hz
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1. Threshold detectors
2. Variable selectors
3. Mechanical brake controller
The threshold detector functions are always active even if the source and destination are not routed to valid parameters. If the source is not a valid
parameter then the source value is taken as 0. The update rate for each of the threshold detector functions is always 4ms.
The following description is for threshold detector 1, but threshold detector 2 operates in the same way. The level of the parameter defined by
Threshold Detector 1 Source (12.003) is converted to a percentage and compared to Threshold Detector 1 Level (12.004) with hysteresis to give
Threshold Detector 1 Output (12.001) as follows:
Lower threshold = Threshold Detector 1 Level (12.004) - (Threshold Detector 1 Hysteresis (12.005) / 2)
Upper threshold = Threshold Detector 1 Level (12.004) + (Threshold Detector 1 Hysteresis (12.005) / 2)
The output value can then be inverted with Threshold Detector 1 Output Invert (12.006) before being routed to the destination defined by
Threshold Detector 1 Destination (12.007).
The variable selector functions are always active even if the source and destination are not routed to valid parameters. If a source is not a valid parameter
then the source value is taken as 0. The update rate for each of the variable selector functions is always 4ms.
The table below shows the functions that can be selected with Variable Selector 1 Mode (12.010).
Value Text
0 Input 1
1 Input 2
2 Add
3 Subtract
4 Multiply
5 Divide
6 Time Const
7 Ramp
8 Modulus
9 Powers
See Variable Selector 1 Source 1 (12.008) for more details. Variable Selector 1 Enable (12.016) and Variable Selector 2 Enable (12.036) have a default of
1 so that if these parameters are not used the variable selectors will still function.
Value Text
0 Input 1
1 Input 2
2 Add
3 Subtract
4 Multiply
5 Divide
6 Time Const
7 Ramp
8 Modulus
9 Powers
The functions of BC Brake Release (12.040) and BC Enable (12.041) are the same in all drive modes and are described below. The functions of other
brake controller parameters vary between drive modes, and these are described in separate sections.
The mechanical brake control function can be used to control an electro-mechanical brake via digital I/O.
BC Brake Release (12.040) = 0 when the brake should be applied and 1 when the brake should be released. Normally this should be routed to a digital
output to control the mechanical brake.
Parameter
Force Reference Direction (01.057)
Ramp Hold (02.003)
Current detection
The Current Magnitude (04.001) is compared to an upper and lower threshold by a comparator with hysteresis to give torque present and drive output
open detection functions respectively. BC Lower Current Threshold (12.043) and BC Upper Current Threshold (12.042) are given as a percentage of
Motor Rated Current (05.007). BC Upper Current Threshold (12.042) should be set to the current level that indicates that there is magnetising current and
sufficient torque producing current in the motor to deliver the required amount of torque when the brake is released. The output of the comparator remains
active after this level has been reached unless the current subsequently falls below BC Lower Current Threshold (12.043) which should be set to the
required level to detect the condition where the motor has been disconnected from the drive. If BC Lower Current Threshold (12.043) ≥
BC Upper Current Threshold (12.042) then the upper threshold applies with a hysteresis band of 0. If BC Lower Current Threshold (12.043) =
BC Upper Current Threshold (12.042) = 0 then the output of the comparator is always one.
Frequency detection
The frequency comparator is used on starting, to detect when the motor frequency has reached a level where the motor can produce the required amount
of torque to ensure that the motor rotates in the demanded direction when the brake is released. BC Brake Release Frequency (12.044) should be set to
The brake apply frequency threshold is used to ensure that the brake is applied before the motor frequency reaches zero and to prevent the motor
rotating (in the reverse direction due to an overhauling load for example) during the brake apply time. If the frequency falls below
BC Brake Apply Frequency (12.045), but the motor is not required to stop (i.e. reversing direction without stopping) then Reference On (01.011) will be
one, and so the brake is not applied. This prevents the brake from activating and de-activating as the motor passes through zero speed. If the frequency
falls below BC Brake Apply Frequency (12.045) and Reference On (01.011) = 0 then the brake will be applied.
The current detection, frequency detection and Drive Active (10.002) levels are used to allow the brake to be released. BC Brake Delay (12.046) is the
delay allowed after the correct current and frequency levels have been detected before the brake is released. BC Post-brake Release Delay (12.047) is
the time allowed for the brake to be released before the frequency is allowed to increase above the BC Brake Release Frequency (12.044).
RFC-A
In closed loop mode, the torque produced may reduce as the frequency passes through zero. A brake controller similar to the one used for open loop
mode is provided as shown in the diagram below.
Value Text
0 Disable
1 Relay
2 Digital IO
3 User
If BC Enable (12.041) = 1, the brake controller is enabled with I/O set up to control the brake via the relay output. Drive healthy is re-routed to digital I/O.
If BC Enable (12.041) = 2, the brake controller is enabled with I/O set up to control the brake via digital I/O. Drive healthy is routed to the relay output.
If BC Enable (12.041) = 3, the brake controller is enabled, but no parameters are set up to select the brake output.
Action will only occur if the drive is inactive, not in UU state and no User Actions are running. Otherwise, the parameter will return to its pre altered value
on exit from edit mode.
Value Text
0 Ref
1 Forward
2 Reverse
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PID controllers
One general purpose PID controllers is provided as shown in the diagram below. The sample rate for the PID controllers is always 4ms.
Controller
The controller section for the PID controllers is shown in the introduction. If the enable is active the PID controller is active even if the destination is not
routed to a valid parameter or to 0.000. It should be noted that if either of the enable sources is routed to 0.000 or to a non-valid parameter the source
value is taken as 1, therefore with default settings, PID1 Enable Source 1 (14.009) = 0.000 and PID1 Enable Source 2 (14.027) = 0.000, the PID
controller can be enabled by simply setting PID1 Enable (14.008).
PID1 Error (14.022) is the difference between the reference and feedback produced by the reference and feedback systems described in the previous
sections. The PID controller output is defined as follows:
PID1 Output (14.001) = PID1 Error (14.022) x [Kp + Ki/s + sKd/(0.064s + 1)]
Therefore:
1. If PID1 Error (14.022) = 100.00% the proportional term gives a value of 100.00% if PID1 Proportional Gain (14.010) = 1.000.
2. If PID1 Error (14.022) = 100.00% the integral term gives a value that increases linearly by 100.00% per second if PID1 Integral Gain
(14.011) = 1.000.
3. If PID1 Error (14.022) increases linearly by 100.00% per second the differential term gives a value of 100.00% if PID1 Differential Gain
(14.012) = 1.000. (A filter with a time constant of 64ms is provided on the differential gain to reduce the noise produced by this term.)
The output may be limited to a range that is less than the maximum range of PID1 Output (14.001) using PID1 Output Upper Limit (14.013)
and PID1 Output Lower Limit (14.014). If PID1 Output Lower Limit (14.014) > PID1 Output Upper Limit (14.013) then the output is held at the value
defined by PID1 Output Upper Limit (14.013). If PID1 Symmetrical Limit Enable (14.018) = 1 then the lower limit = -(PID1 Output Upper Limit
(14.013)). If the output reaches either of these limits the integral term accumulator is frozen until the output moves away from the limit to prevent integral
wind-up. The integral hold function can also be enabled by the user by setting PID1 Integral Hold (14.017) = 1.
PID1 Output Scaling (14.015) can be used to scale the output, which is limited to a range from -100.00% to 100.00% after this function. The output is
then added to PID1 Feed-forwards Reference (14.019) and is again limited to the range from -100.00% to 100.00% before being routed to the
destination defined by PID1 Destination (14.016).
The reference section for the PID controllers is shown in the introduction. The pre-sleep boost control is only included in PID controller 1. The reference
sections are always active even if the PID controller itself is disabled or the reference sources are not routed to valid parameters. If a reference source
is not a valid parameter or is 0.000 then the value is taken as zero.
The reference PID1 Digital Reference (14.025) is multiplied by PID1 Reference Scaling (14.023) and then limited to +/-100.00%. The reference can
then be inverted if required (PID1 Reference Invert (14.005) = 1) and then a slew rate limit is applied with PID1 Reference Slew Rate (14.007). This
limits the maximum rate of change so that a change from 0.00 to 100.00% takes the time given in PID1 Reference Slew Rate (14.007).
Feedback
The feedback section for the PID controllers is shown in the introduction. The feedback sections are always active even if the PID controller itself is
disabled or the feedback sources are not routed to valid parameters. If a reference source is not a valid parameter or is 0.000 then the value is taken as
zero.
The feedback is the sum of the feedback source and the PID1 Digital Feedback (14.026). The result is multiplied by PID1 Feedback Scaling (14.024)
and then limited to +/-100.00%. The feedback can be inverted if required (PID1 Feedback Invert (14.006) = 1).
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Menus 18 and 20 are general application menus that can be used by one of the option modules fitted to the drive. These menus are customisable and
the following RAM is provided to be shared between all 2 menus.
1 8 16 32
Volatile 0 0 8 9
User save 19 0 19 0
Power-down save 0 0 1 0
If no option modules provide customisation tables for these menus then the drive provides the customisation tables to give the following parameters.
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If Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) = 1 then the motor set-up parameters given in the table below are used instead of the equivalent parameters in
other menus. The motor 2 parameters have the same attributes etc. as the equivalent parameters in other menus.
This is the motor map 2 equivalent parameter for Maximum Reference Clamp (01.006).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Minimum Reference Clamp (01.007).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Motor Rated Frequency (05.006).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Motor Rated Current (05.007).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Motor Rated Speed (05.008).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Motor Rated Voltage (05.009).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Motor Rated Power Factor (05.010).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Number Of Motor Poles (05.011).
If Motor 2 Active (21.015) = 0 then the standard motor set-up parameters are being used or if Motor 2 Active (21.015) = 1 then the motor 2 parameters
are being used. The motor set-up parameters do not necessarily change immediately when Select Motor 2 Parameters (11.045) is changed (i.e. the
drive may be enabled). Motor 2 Active (21.015) shows the actual motor parameters being used and only changes when the new parameters start being
used by the drive.
This is the motor map 2 equivalent of Motor Thermal Time Constant 1 (04.015).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Frequency Controller Proportional Gain Kp1 (03.010).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Frequency Controller Integral Gain Ki1 (03.011).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Frequency Controller Differential Feedback Gain Kd1 (03.012).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Current Controller Kp Gain (04.013).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Current Controller Ki Gain (04.014).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Motoring Current Limit (04.005).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Regenerating Current Limit (04.006).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Symmetrical Current Limit (04.007).
This is the motor map 2 equivalent for Low Frequency Thermal Protection Mode (04.025).
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Trip 0 (10.020) to Trip 9 (10.029) store the most recent 10 trips that have occurred where Trip Trip 0 (10.020) is the most recent and Trip 9 (10.029) is
the oldest. When a new trip occurs it is written to Trip 0 (10.020) and all the other trips move down the log, with oldest being lost.
The date and time when each trip occurs are also stored in the date and time log, i.e. Trip 0 Date (10.041) to Trip 9 Time (10.060). The date and time
are taken from Date (06.016) and Time (06.017) (See Date/Time Selector (06.019)). Some trips have sub-trip numbers which give more detail about
the reason for the trip. If a trip has a sub-trip number its value is stored in the sub-trip log, i.e. Trip 0 Sub-trip Number (10.070) to Trip 9 Sub-trip Number
(10.079). If the trip does not have a sub-trip number then zero is stored in the sub-trip log.
Phase loss and The drive will attempt to stop the motor before tripping if a Phase Loss.000 trip occurs unless this
Phase Loss and
5 d.c. link power feature has been disabled (see Action On Trip Detection (10.037)). The drive will always attempt to stop
OHt dc bus
circuit protection the motor before tripping if an OHt dc bus occurs.
5 Standard trips All other trips
Trips {HF01} to {HF19} are internal faults that do not have trip numbers. If one of these trips occurs, the main drive processor has detected an
irrecoverable error. All drive functions are stopped and the trip message will be displayed on the drive keypad. The error can only be reset by powering
the drive down and up again. The table below gives the reasons for internal faults and their corresponding trip
an undefined instruction
an illegal unaligned access
{HF04} invalid state on instruction execution
an error on exception return.
The following can cause a Usage Fault when the core is configured to report them:
{HF05} Reserved
{HF06} Reserved
{HF07} Watchdog failure
{HF08} CPU Interrupt crash. Interrupt crash level indicated by subtrip number.
{HF09} Free store overflow
{HF10} Reserved
The HF11 trip indicates that a non-volatile memory comms error has occurred.
Sub-
Reason Recommended action
trip
{HF11}
Non-volatile memory comms
1 Hardware fault – contact the supplier of the drive.
error.
EEPROM size is incompatible After 1min the drive will go to its bootloader. Re-program drive
2
with the user firmware. with compatible user firmware using UniMConnect
Stack overflow
Sub-trip Reason
{HF12}
2 User program or derivative timed stack overflow
{HF13} Reserved
{HF14} Reserved
{HF15} Reserved
{HF17} Reserved
The HF18 trip indicates that the internal flash memory has failed when writing option module parameter
data. The reason for the trip can be identified by the sub-trip number.
The HF19 trip indicates that the drive firmware is partially or completed deleted. The drive is now in its
{HF19} bootloader and is waiting for a new image to be downloaded using UniMConnect. Once a new image is
downloaded, the drive can run normally.
When the drive is subsequently powered up a Stored HF trip is initiated where the sub-trip number is the number of the HF trip that last occurred. This
trip will occur at every power-up until it is reset. The trip can only be reset by first entering 1299 into Parameter mm.000 (mm.000). If the drive is
powered up and a Stored HF trip occurs, Onboard User Program: Enable (11.047) is reset to zero to prevent the on-board user program from running.
This ensures that the user program can be changed or erased in case it causes an HF trip at every power-up
Trip descriptions
Trips shown in the table below can be generated either from the drive control system or from the power system. The sub-trip number which is in the
form xxyzz is used to identify the source of the trip. The digits xx are 00 for a trip generated by the control system or the number of a power module if
generated by the power system. If the drive is not a multi-power module drive then xx will always have a value of 1 the trip is related to the power
system. The y digit is used to identify the location of a trip which is generated by a rectifier module connected to a power module. Where the y digit is
relevant it will have a value of 1 or more, otherwise it will be 0. The zz digits give the reason for the trip and are defined in each trip description.
Indicates that a current loss was detected in current mode on Analog Input 1. In 4-20mA and 20-4mA modes. loss of input is detected if the current falls
below 3mA. See Analogue Input 1 Mode (07.007) for further details.
Recommended actions:
Trip An Input 1 OI
Value 189
Short description
Indicates that a current loss was detected in current mode on Analog Input 2. In 4-20mA and 20-4mA modes. loss of input is detected if the current falls
below 3mA. See Analogue Input 2 Mode (07.011) for further details.
Recommended actions:
Trip An Input 2 OI
Value 190
Short description
Indicates that a current loss was detected in current mode on Analog Input 3. In 4-20mA and 20-4mA modes. loss of input is detected if the current falls
below 3mA. See Analogue I/O 3 Mode (07.015) for further details.
Recommended actions:
Trip An Input 3 OI
Value 191
Short description
Not supported
Trip Autotune 1
Value 11
Short description
The drive has tripped during an auto-tune. The cause of the trip can be identified from the sub-trip number.
Sub-
Reason
trip
1 Reserved
The motor did not reach the required speed during rotating auto-tune or mechanical load
2
measurement.
Recommended actions:
Trip Autotune 3
Value 13
Short description
The drive has tripped during a rotating auto-tune or mechanical load measurement. The cause of the trip can be identified from the associated sub-trip
number.
Sub-trip Reason
1 Measured inertia has exceeded the parameter range during a mechanical load measurement.
2 Reserved
3 The mechanical load test has been unable to identify the motor inertia.
Recommended actions:
The drive was prevented from completing an auto-tune, because either the Final drive enable or the Final drive run were removed.
Recommended actions:
Check the drive enable signal (Terminal 31&34) was active during the auto-tune.
Check the run command was active in Digital Input 5 State (08.005) during the auto-tune.
This trip indicates that braking resistor overload has timed out. The value in Braking Resistor Thermal Accumulator (10.039) is calculated
using Braking Resistor Rated Power (10.030), Braking Resistor Thermal Time Constant (10.031) and Braking Resistor Resistance (10.061). This trip is
initiated when Braking Resistor Thermal Accumulator (10.039) reaches 100%.
Recommended actions:
Ensure the values entered in Braking Resistor Rated Power (10.030), Braking Resistor Thermal Time Constant (10.031) and
Braking Resistor Resistance (10.061) are correct.
If an external thermal protection device is being used and the braking resistor software overload protection is not required, set
Braking Resistor Rated Power (10.030), Braking Resistor Thermal Time Constant (10.031) and Braking Resistor Resistance (10.061) to 0 to
disable the trip.
A communications failure has occurred with a NV media card. If this occurs during a data transfer to the card then the file being written may be
corrupted. If this occurs when data is being transferred from the card then the data transfer may be incomplete. If a parameter file is transferred to the
drive and this trip occurs during the transfer the parameters are not saved to non-volatile memory, and so the original parameters can be restored by
powering the drive down and up again.
Recommended actions:
An attempt has been made to access a file on a NV media card, but the file is already being accessed be an Option Module, such as one of the
Recommended actions:
Wait for the Option Module to finish accessing the NV media card and re-attempt the required function.
A compare has been carried out between a file on a NV media card and the drive and these are different and no other NV media card related trips have
occurred.
Recommended actions:
An attempt has been made to store data on a NV media card, but the file already exists. No data is transferred. The file should be erased first to prevent
this trip.
Recommended actions:
This trip is produced during a compare if the drive mode in the file on the NV media card is different from the current drive mode and the file is a
parameter file. This trip is also produced if an attempt is made to transfer a parameter file where the source and target drive modes are different and the
drive mode is outside the range allowed for the target drive.
Recommended actions:
Ensure the destination drive supports the drive operating mode in the parameter file.
Clear the value in Pr mm.000 and reset the drive.
Ensure destination derive operating mode is the same as the source parameter file.
An attempt has been made to access a NV media card, but an error has been detected in the data structure on the card. Resetting this trip will cause
the drive to erase the <MCDF> folder from the NV media card (if it exists) and create the correct folder structure. On an SD card, whilst this trip is still
present, missing directories will be created, and if the header file is missing it will be created. The following sub-trip numbers are used with this trip.
Sub-
Reason
trip
1 The required folder and file structure is not present.
2 The <000> file is corrupted.
Two or more files in the <MCDF\> folder have the same file
3
identification number.
Recommended actions:
An attempt has been made to write to a NV media card, but there is insufficient space available. No data is transferred.
Recommended actions:
An attempt has been made to access a non-existent file on a NV media card. No data is transferred.
Recommended actions:
A parameter file has been transferred from a NV media card to the drive, but at least one of the option modules are difference between source and
target drives. This trip does not stop the data transfer, but is a warning that the data for the option modules that are different will be set to the default
values and not the values from the card. This trip also applies if a compare is performed between a parameter file on a card and the drive and the option
modules fitted are different between the source and target.
Recommended actions:
Product or derivative are incompatible between the source and target drives.
Sub-trip Reason
If Drive Derivative (11.028) is different between the source and target drives. This trip is initiated
1 either at power-up or when the SDcard is accessed. This trip can be reset and data can be
transferred in either direction between the drive and the card.
If Product Type (11.063) is different between the source and target drives or the file is corrupted or
2 incompatible. This trip is initiated either at power-up or when the SDcard is accessed. This trip can
be reset but no data are transferred in either direction between the drive and the card.
3 Reserved
Recommended actions:
Sub-trip Actions
Use a different NV media card or choose a file compatible between the source and target drives.
1
This trip can be suppressed by setting Pr mm.000 to 9666 and resetting the drive.
2 Use a different NV media card or choose a file compatible between the source and target drives.
A parameter file has been transferred from a NV media card to the drive, but the current and/or voltage rating are different between source and target
drive. This trip does not stop the data transfer, but is a warning that the data for rating dependent parameters may not be the same on the target as the
source drive. This trip also applies if a compare (using Pr mm.000 set to 8yyy) is performed between a parameter file on the card on the drive.
Recommended actions:
An attempt has been made to modify data on a read-only NV media card or to modify a read-only file (i.e. erase the card, erase a file or create a file).
No data is transferred.
Unidrive M400 Parameter Reference Guide
298 Issue: V01.04.03
Recommended actions:
Clear the read only flag by setting Pr mm.000 to 9777 and reset the drive. This will clear the read only flag for all data blocks in the NV media
card.
The transfer of an option module application program to or from an application module can fail because the option module does not respond correctly. If
this happens this trip is produced with the sub-trip indicating the option module slot number.
Recommended actions:
Ensure the source / destination option module is installed on the correct slot.
This trip is initiated by setting bit 12 on the control word in Control Word (06.042) when the control word is enabled (Control Word Enable (06.043) =
On).
Recommended actions:
Recommended actions:
Ensure that there is no possibility of current flowing in the output phase of the drive when the drive is not enabled.
Hardware fault - contact the supplier of the drive.
A user action or a file system write is active that is changing the drive parameters and the drive has become active, i.e. Drive Active (10.002) = 1. The
user actions that change drive parameters are loading defaults, changing drive mode, or transferring data from an NV memory card or a position
feedback device to the drive. The file system actions that will cause this trip to be initiated if the drive is enabled during the transfer are writing a
parameter or macro file to the drive, or transferring a derivative or user program to the drive. It should be noted that none of these actions can be started
if the drive is active, and so the trip only occurs if the action is started and then the drive is enabled.
Recommended actions:
Ensure the drive is not enabled when one of the following is being carried out:
Loading defaults
Transferring user programs
Recommended actions:
Trip Derivative ID
Value 246
Short description
An error has been detected in the derivative product image. The sub-trip indicated the reason for the trip.
The derivative image has been changed for an Occurs when the drive powers-up or the image is
3
image with a different derivative number. programmed. The image tasks will not run.
An error has been detected in the derivative product image. The sub-trip indicated the reason for the trip.
1 Divide by zero
2 Undefined trip
Recommended actions:
Trip Destination
Value 199
Short description
This trip indicated that destination output parameters of two or more logic functions within the drive are writing to the same parameter.
Recommended actions:
Set Pr mm.000 to "Destinations" or 12001 and check all visible parameters in all menus for parameter write conflicts
The power stage ID does not match the rating table ID (Large
1
frame only).
3 The power stage ID does not match the rating table ID (Size A-D)
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that default parameters have been loaded because of the reasons given below.
Sub-
Reason
trip
The most significant digit of the internal parameter database version
1
number has changed.
The CRC’s applied to the parameter data stored in internal non-
2 volatile memory indicate that a valid set of parameters cannot be
loaded.
The drive mode restored from internal non-volatile memory is
3 outside the allowed range for the product or the derivative image
does not allow the previous drive mode.
The drive derivative image has been changed and it has changed
4
the customisation of the drive core menus.
The power stage hardware has been change and changed the
5
customisation of the drive core menus.
6 Reserved
7 Reserved
The control board hardware has been change and changed the
8
customisation of the drive core menus.
The checksum on the non-parameter area of the EEPROM has
9
failed.
The drive holds two banks of user save parameters and two banks of power down save parameters in non-volatile memory. If the last bank of either set
of parameters that was saved is corrupted a User Save or Power Down Save trip is produced. If one of these trips occurs the parameters values that
were last saved successfully are used. It can take some time to save parameters when requested by the user and if the power is removed from the
drive during this process it is possible to corrupt the data in the non-volatile memory.
If both banks of user save parameters or both banks of power down save parameters are corrupted or one of the other conditions given in the table
above occurs EEPROM Fail.xxx trip is produced. If this trip occurs it is not possible to use the data that has been saved previously, and so the drive will
be loaded with default parameters. The trip can only be reset if Parameter mm.000 (mm.000) is set to 10, 11, 1233 or 1244 or if Load Defaults
(11.043) is set to a non-zero value
Sub-trip Reason
3 External Trip (10.032) = 1
Recommended actions:
Fan failure
Recommended actions:
Recommended actions:
Trip FW incompatible
Value 237
Short description
Firmware version between user board and power board does not match.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that the total current drawn from the AI adaptor 24V or from the digital output has exceeded the limit.
Sub-trip Reason
1 Digital output or 24V supply load on control terminal is too high.
2 AI adptor 24V load is too high
Recommended actions:
If keypad reference mode is enabled (Reference Selected Indicator (01.049) = 4 or 6) (i.e. Reference Selector (01.014) is set to 4 or 6 if motor map 1 is
selected, or M2 Reference Selector (21.003) is set to 4 or 6 if motor map 2 is selected) and the keypad removed, then this trip is initiated.
Recommended actions:
This trip is initiated if there is no communications between power, control or the rectifier module or if excessive communication errors have been
detected. The reason for the trip can be identified by the sub-trip number.
Control 00 0 01: No communications between the control system and the power system.
system
Control 00 0 02: Excessive communication errors between the control system and power
system system.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates a motor thermal overload based on the Motor Rated Current (05.007) and Motor Thermal Time Constant 1 (04.015).
Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) displays the motor temperature as a percentage of the maximum value. The drive will trip
on Motor Too Hot when Motor Protection Accumulator (04.019) gets to 100%.
Recommended actions:
Trip None
Value 0
Short description
This trip indicates that a control stage over-temperature has been detected if Cooling Fan control (06.045) = 0.
This trip causes the option module to go to standby and Potential Drive Damage Conditions (10.106) bit 1 to be set.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates a DC bus component over temperature based on a firmware thermal model. The drive includes a thermal protection system to protect
the DC bus components within the drive. This includes the effects of the output current and DC bus ripple. The estimated temperature is displayed as a
percentage of the trip level in Percentage Of d.c. Link Thermal Trip Level (07.035). If this parameter reaches 100% then an OHt dc bus trip is initiated.
The drive will attempt to stop the motor before tripping. If the motor does not stop in 10 seconds then the drive trips immediately.
Source xx y zz
Control 00 2 00: D.c. link thermal model gives OHt dc bus trip with sub-trip 0.
system
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that an IGBT junction over-temperature has been detected based on a firmware thermal model.
Source xx y zz
Control 00 1 00: Inverter thermal model gives OHt Inverter trip with sub-trip 0.
system
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that a power stage over-temperature has been detected. From the sub-trip "xxyzz", the thermistor location is identified by "zz".
Source xx y zz
Power system 01 0 zz: Thermistor location defined by zz in the power system gives OHt Power trip with
sub-trip xx0zz.
Recommended actions:
Trip OI ac
Value 3
Short description
This trip indicates that the instantaneous drive output current has exceeded the drive over current threshold.
Source xx y zz
Control 00: Instantaneous over-current trip when the measured a.c. current exceeds the over current
00 0
system threshold.
The over current threshold is the maximum current the drive can measure and is defined by VM_DRIVE_CURRENT[MAX]
Recommended actions:
Trip OI Brake
Value 4
Short description
This trip indicates that an over-current has been detected in braking IGBT or braking IGBT protection has been activated.
Source xx y zz
Power system 01 0 00: Braking IGBT instantaneous over-current trip
Recommended actions:
Trip OI Snubber
Value 92
Short description
This trip indicates that an over-current condition has been detected in the rectifier snubbing circuit, The exact cause of the trip can be identified by the
sub-trip number.
Source xx y zz
Recommended actions:
Output phase loss detected. A test can be made for output phase loss when the drive is enabled or the output phase loss condition can be detected
while the drive is running as defined by Output Phase Loss Detection Enable (06.059).
Sub-
Reason
trip
1 Phase U is not connected when drive is enabled
2 Phase V is not connected when drive is enabled
3 Phase W is not connected when drive is enabled
The drive output frequency is above 4Hz and a phase is
4 disconnected for the time specified by
Output Phase Loss Detection Time (06.058)
Recommended actions:
Recommended actions:
If the Output Frequency (05.001) exceeds the threshold set in Over Frequency Threshold (03.008) in either direction, a Reserved trip is produced.
If Over Frequency Threshold (03.008) is set to 0.0 the threshold is based on the variable minimum/maximum for the references and is equal to 1.2 x
VM_SPEED_FREQ_REF[MAX].
Recommended actions:
Reduce the Frequency Controller Proportional Gain Kp1 (03.010) to reduce the frequency overshoot.
This trip indicates the the DC bus voltage has exceeded VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MAX] instantaneously or VM_DC_VOLTAGE_SET[MAX] for 15s. The trip
threshold varies depending on voltage rating of the drive as shows below.
The exact cause of the trip can be identified by the sub-trip number.
Source xx y zz
Control
00 0 01: Instantaneous trip when the d.c. link voltage exceeds VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MAX].
system
Control 02: Time delayed trip indicating that the d.c. link voltage is above
00 0
system VM_DC_VOLTAGE_SET[MAX].
Power
01 0 00: Instantaneous trip when the d.c. link voltage exceeds VM_DC_VOLTAGE[MAX].
system
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that the drive has detected an input phase loss or large supply imbalance. The drive will attempt to stop the motor before the trip is
initiated. If the motor cannot be stopped in 10 seconds the trip occurs immediately. This trip works by monitoring the ripple voltage on the DC bus of the
drive, if the DC buss ripple exceeds the threshold, the drive will trip on Phase Loss. Potential causes of the DC bus ripple are input phase loss, large
supply impedance and severe output current instability.
Source xx y zz
Control 00 0 00: Phase loss detected based on control system feedback. The drive
system attempts to stop the drive before tripping unless bit 2 of
Action On Trip Detection (10.037) is set to one.
Power system 01 0 00: Phase loss has been detected by the rectifier module.
Control 01 1 01: Supply loss has been detected by the rectifier module in a multi-power
system module system, where this must be treated as a phase loss condition to
prevent damage to the drive.
Input phase loss detection can be disabled when the drive required to operate from the DC supply or from a single phase supplpy in
Input Phase Loss Detection Mode (06.047).
Recommended actions:
Recommended actions:
Send power board firmware file to reprogram the power board and power cycle drive.
Communication between the flavour and the olympian power board was lost. The exact cause of the trip can be identified by the sub-trip number.
Recommended actions:
This trip can be generated either from the drive control system or from the power system.
This trip is produced if there is an error in the configuration data stored in the power system. If the source of the trip is the control system then the trip
related to the table that is uploaded from the power system at power-up.
Control
00 0 01: No data was obtained because this was skipped.
system
Control
00 0 02: There is no data table in node 1.
system
Control 03: The power system data table is bigger than the space available in the
00 0
system control pod to store it.
Control
00 0 04: The size of the table given in the table is incorrect
system
Control
00 0 05: Table CRC error.
system
06: The version number of the generator software that produced the table is
Control
00 0 too low, i.e. a table from a newer generator is required that includes features
system
that have been added to the table that may not be present.
Control
00 0 07: The power data table failed to be stored in the power board.
system
Power system 01 0 00: The power data table used internally by the power module has an error.
01: The power data table that is uploaded to the control system on power up
Power system 01 0
has an error.
02: The power data table used internally by the power module does not
Power system 01 0
match the hardware identification of the power module.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that an error has been detected in the power down save parameters stored in non-volatile memory.
Recommended actions:
Perform a 1001 save in Pr mm.000 to ensure that the trip doesn't occur the next time the drive is powered up.
Trip PSU
Value 5
Short description
This trip indicates that one or more internal power supply rails are outside limits or overloaded.
Source xx y zz
Control system 00 0 00: Internal power supply overload
Power system 01 1 00: Internal power supply overload
Recommended actions:
Trip Reserved
Value 1
Short description
The under voltage condition is now a drive state, and so this trip is no longer used by the drive.
Trip Reserved
Value 12
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 14
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 15
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 16
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 17
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 23
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 38
Short description
Reserved
Trip Reserved
Value 91
Short description
Reserved
Trip Reserved
Value 94
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 95
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 99
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 102
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 103
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 104
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 105
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 106
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 107
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 108
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 109
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 111
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 168
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 169
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 171
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 172
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 176
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 177
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 192
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 193
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 194
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 195
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 196
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 197
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 198
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 206
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 207
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 208
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 209
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 210
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 211
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 212
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 213
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 214
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 215
Short description
During drive mode changeover option modules must acknowledge that they have stopped accessing the communications system between the option
slots and the drive. If an option module does not do this in the allowed time then this trip is produced.
Recommended actions:
Trip Reserved
Value 217
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 222
Short description
Reserved
Trip Reserved
Value 223
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 224
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 229
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 230
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 233
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 238
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 239
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 240
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 241
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 243
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 244
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 251
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 252
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 253
Short description
Trip Reserved
Value 254
Short description
Trip Reset
Value 100
Short description
This is not a valid trip number as this value is used in User Trip (10.038) to reset the drive.
This is not a valid trip number as this value is used in User Trip (10.038) to reset the trip logs.
Trip Resistance
Value 33
Short description
During auto-tune it is possible to attempt to measure the resistance of the motor connected to the drive. If the measured value or a value written to this
parameter by the user exceeds (VFS / v2) / Full Scale Current Kc (11.061), where VFS is the full scale d.c. link voltage then this trip is initiated.
Recommended actions:
Sub-trip Reason
A module with the same identifier is fitted, but the set-up menu for this option slot has been
2
changed, and so default parameters have been loaded for this menu.
A module with the same identifier is fitted, but the applications menu for this option slot has been
3
changed, and so default parameters have been loaded for this menu.
A module with the same identifier is fitted, but the set-up and applications menu for this option slot
4
have been changed, and so default parameters have been loaded for these menus.
Recommended actions:
Turn off the power, ensure the correct option modules are installed in the correct option slots and re-apply the power.
Confirm that the currently installed option module is correct, ensure option module parameters are set correctly and perform a user save in Pr
mm.000.
The option module in option slot 1 has indicated an error. The option module can give the reason for the error and this is shown in the sub-trip number.
As default the sub-trip number is shown as a number on the display, however, it is possible for the option module to supply sub-trip number strings
which will be displayed instead of the number if available.
Recommended actions:
See relevant Option Module User Guide for details of the trip.
Trip Slot1 HF
Value 200
Short description
This trip indicates that there is a fault with the option module in option slot 1 that means that this module cannot operate. The possible causes of the trip
are given by the sub-trip value.
All the required customisable menu table information has not been supplied or the tables supplied
2
are corrupt
3 There is insufficient memory available to allocate the comms buffers for this module.
4 The module has not indicated that it is running correctly during drive power-up
The module has been removed after power-up or it has ceased to indicate to the drive processor
5
that it is still active.
The module has not indicated that it has stopped accessing drive parameters during a drive mode
6
change
7 The module has failed to acknowledge that a request has been made to reset the drive processor.
8 The drive failed to read correctly the menu table from the module during drive power-up.
9 The drive failed to upload menu tables from the module and timed-out (5s).
10 Menu table CRC invalid.
Recommended actions:
Each option module fitted in the drive is identified at power-up and the option fitted is stored by the drive in its non-volatile memory. If an option module
was fitted in slot 1 at power-down, but that option module has subsequently been removed before power up then this trip is produced. The sub-trip
number gives the identification code of the option module that has been removed. Drive user parameters must be saved to prevent this trip on the next
power-up.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that the option module in option slot 1 has started the option watchdog function and then failed to service this watchdog correctly.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that the soft soft start system has remained active when it should be inactive. For a resistor based soft start this means that the soft
start shorting relay has not closed.
Recommended actions:
Recommended actions:
Trip Stored HF
Value 221
Short description
If an HF01 to HF17 trip occurs then a Stored HF trip occurs each time the drive is powered up until this trip is reset. The sub-trip code is the number of
the original HF trip. The Stored HF trip can only be reset by first writing 1299 to Pr mm.000 and resetting the drive.
Recommended actions:
Enter 1299 into Pr mm.000 and press reset to clear the trip.
An option module, derivative image or user program image has requested more parameter RAM than is allowed. The RAM allocation is checked in
order of resulting sub-trip numbers, and so the failure with the highest sub-trip number is given. The sub-trip is calculated as (parameter size x 1000) +
(parameter type x 100) + sub-array number. Note that if this trip occurs, all menu customisation provided by option modules, the derivative image or the
user program image is not used. The tables below show the values corresponding to the parts of the sub-trip number.
1 bit 1
8 bit 2
16 bit 3
32 bit 4
64 bit 5
Volatile 0
User save 1
Power-down save 2
Derivative image 29 2
This trip indicates a fault with a thermistor in the drive (i.e. open circuit or short circuit).
Source xx y zz
Power
01 0 zz: Thermistor location defined by zz in the power system
system
Power
01 1 zz: Thermistor location defined by zz in the rectifier
system
Recommended actions:
If hardware based braking resistor thermal monitoring is provided and the resistor overheats this trip is initiated. If the braking resistor is not present
then this trip must be disabled with bit 3 of Action On Trip Detection (10.037) to prevent this trip.
Recommended actions:
This trip indicates that the motor thermistor is short circuited or has a low impedance.
Digital input 5 mode (08.035) and the resistance of the thermistor connected to DI 5 is less than 50O.
Recommended actions:
Trip Thermistor
Value 24
Short description
This trip indicates that the motor thermistor has indicated a motor over-temperature.
If Digital input 5 mode (08.035) is 2 then a Thermistor trip is initiated if the feedback value is higher than Thermistor Trip Threshold (07.048).
Recommended actions:
Trip User OI ac
Value 8
Short description
This trip can be initiated from within an onboard user program using a function call which defines the sub-trip number.
Recommended actions:
An error has been detected in the onboard user program image. The sub-trip indicated the reason for the trip.
1 Divide by zero
2 Undefined trip
The image has failed because either its CRC is Occurs when the drive powers-up or the
30 incorrect, or there are less than 6 bytes in the image image is programmed. The image tasks will
or the image header version is less than 5. not run.
The timed task has not completed in time and has Onboard User Program: Enable (11.047) is
40
been suspended. reset to zero when the trip is initiated.
80 *Image is not compatible with the control board Initiated from within the image code.
The following table gives the differences when compared to the derivative product image.
40, 41 Onboard User Program: Enable (11.047) is reset to zero when the trip is initiated.
100 Image has detected and prevented attempted pointer access outside of the IEC task’s heap area.
102 Image has detected an array bounds violation and prevented its access.
Image has attempted to convert a data type to or from an unknown data type, has failed and has shut
103
itself down.
User program has invoked a “divide” service with a denominator of zero. (Note that this is raised by
200 the downloaded image and has therefore been given a distinct error code despite being the same
fundamental problem as sub-trip 1.)
This trip indicates that an error has been detected in the user save parameters saved in non-volatile memory. For example, following a user save
command, if the power to the drive was removed when the user parameters were being saved.
Recommended actions:
Perform a user save in Pr mm.000 to ensure that the trip doesn't occur the next time the drive is powered up.
Ensure that the drive has enough time to complete the save before removing the power to the drive.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
This trip is not used by the drive and can be used for a user trip.
Trip Watchdog
Value 30
Short description
This trip indicates that the control word watchdog has been enabled and has timed out.