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  • Page 1 MELSOFT FR Configurator2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL INVERTER SETUP SOFTWARE SW1DND-FRC2-E...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ..............4 Chapter 1 OUTLINE.
  • Page 3 2.3.4 Import the data ................. . 94 2.3.5 Print.
  • Page 4 Connection to Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The copyright and other rights of this software all belong to Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. • No part of this Instruction Manual may be copied or reproduced without the permission of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. • Other company and product names herein are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 6 • scikit-learn 0.21.2 Copyright (C) 2007-2019, The scikit-learn developers. All rights reserved. • scipy 1.3.0 Copyright (C) 2001, 2002, Enthought, Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright (C) 2003-2019, SciPy Developers. All rights reserved. • xgboost 0.9 Copyright (C) 2014 by Tianqi Chen and Contributors For Maximum Safety ...
  • Page 7 MEMO...
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 1 OUTLINE Before using this software ............................9 System configuration ..............................13 Installation and uninstallation..........................22 Connection and parameter setting..........................26 Setting of operation mode of the inverter........................65 Start and close of FR Configurator2 ........................69...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Outline

    Parameter unit (FR-PU07) Operation panel and parameter unit Inverter Mitsubishi Electric inverter / sensorless servo FR-A800 Mitsubishi Electric FR-A800 series / FR-A800 Plus series inverter FR-B Mitsubishi Electric FR-B inverter (A800 specifications) FR-B3 Mitsubishi Electric FR-B3 inverter (A800 specifications) FR-B4...

  • Page 10: Before Using This Software

    Before using this software This software is an effective support tool for startup and maintenance of the Mitsubishi Electric general-purpose inverter. The following functions can be performed efficiently on a personal computer. Release Free trial Function Description version version Displays the parameter list and the initial value change list, and allows editing Parameter List and setting of the parameters.
  • Page 11 Manuals related to this product are shown in the following table. The download of the latest manuals is free at the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. FR Configurator2 offers a link to the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. For details, refer to page 208.
  • Page 12 Manual name Manual number FR-E700-EC Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600336ENG FR-E700-NE Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600712ENG FR-E700-NE Ethernet Function Manual IB-0600724ENG FR-E700-NNE Installation Guideline IB-0600716ENG FR-E700-ENE Installation Guideline IB-0600718ENG FR-E700EX Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600506ENG FR-E700EX Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600507ENG FR-D700-G Instruction Manual (Basic) IB-0600477ENG FR-D700-G Instruction Manual (Applied) IB-0600478ENG...

  • Page 13: Product Confirmation

    Refer to Symbol Explanation of steps page Check the system configuration Install FR Configurator2 Set Pr.548 USB communication check time interval = "9999". Initial parameter settings can be used. (Set Pr.122 PU communication check time interval ≠ "0" and Pr.123 PU communication waiting time setting = "9999".) Set the station number in Pr.331 RS-485 communication station number (used for connecting multiple inverters).

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    System configuration 1.2.1 System requirement for FR Configurator2  System requirement for FR Configurator2 Component Description IBM PC/AT compatible machine with DVD drive (for installation), USB port or serial port • Windows® 10 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, IoT Enterprise Operating • Windows® 8.1 system Personal •...

  • Page 15: Compatible Inverters

    1.2.2 Compatible inverters FR Configurator2 is compatible with the following inverters.  800 series Series Model Capacity Structure Function FR-A820 00046(0.4K) to 04750(90K) Standard model FR-A840 00023(0.4K) to 06830(280K) FR-A842 07700(315K) to 12120(500K) Separated converter type Standard FR-A846 00023(0.4K) to 03610(132K) IP55 compatible model FR-A860 00027(0.75K) to 04420(220K)
  • Page 16 Series Model Capacity Structure Function FR-E820 0008(0.1K) to 0900(22K) FR-E840 0016(0.4K) to 0440(22K) Standard FR-E860 0017(0.75K) to 0120(7.5K) FR-E820S 0008(0.1K) to 0110(2.2K) FR-E820-E 0008(0.1K) to 0900(22K) FR-E840-E 0016(0.4K) to 0440(22K) FR-E800 series Standard model Standard (Ethernet model) FR-E860-E 0017(0.75K) to 0120(7.5K) FR-E820S-E 0008(0.1K) to 0110(2.2K) FR-E820-SCE...

  • Page 17: System Configuration

    1.2.3 System configuration The following devices are required to use FR Configurator2. Set up the system in accordance with the Instruction Manual of each device.  Example (USB communication / serial communication) Refer to Connection options on page 17 to configure the system. Commercially available printer FR Configurator2...
  • Page 18  Example (Ethernet communication) Refer to Connection options on page 17 to configure the system. FR Configurator2 Commercially available printer Ethernet Ethernet USB connector, Serial port Ethernet connector connector or Ethernet connector connector   GOT2000 QCPU/LCPU/RCPU Ethernet connector ∗1   Programmable controller ∗2 Ethernet connector...
  • Page 19  Direct connection of FR Configurator2 and an inverter (USB communication) USB connector Personal computer USB cable (FR Configurator2) USB mini B connector Inverter  Direct connection of FR Configurator2 and an inverter (serial communication) Serial port USB connector Serial cable USB cable Personal computer RS-232C...
  • Page 20  Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters (Ethernet communication / CC-Link IE Field Network Basic) Ethernet connector Ethernet cable Up to Personal computer (FR Configurator2) 120 inverters Ethernet connector Inverter  Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters (CC-Link IE TSN communication) Ethernet connector Personal computer (FR Configurator2)
  • Page 21  Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a GOT2000 model GOT2000 GOT2000 USB/Ethernet cable USB connector/ USB cable USB connector Ethernet connector Personal computer Personal computer RS-422/485 Ethernet cable (FR Configurator2) (FR Configurator2) Up to 120 inverters can be connected. Up to 32 inverters can be connected.
  • Page 22  Connection of FR Configurator2 and inverters via a programmable controller (CC-Link IE TSN communication) USB connector, Serial port, Ethernet connector Computer to programmable controller Personal computer (CPU module, Ethernet module) (FR Configurator2) Programmable controller (Ethernet module) to inverter CC-Link IE TSN communication Ethernet connector Up to 120...

  • Page 23: Installation And Uninstallation

    Installation and uninstallation 1.3.1 Installation of FR Configurator2 To use FR Configurator2, the files included on the setup disk (DVD) or the downloaded file must be installed onto the personal computer. Check the following points before the installation. • Close any other applications that have already been running. •...
  • Page 24 Enter user name and company name. Click [Next>] after entering. Enter the product ID using single-byte numeric characters. The product ID can be found on the license certificate delivered with the product. After entering the product ID, click [Next>]. Check the installation folder and click [Next>]. To change the installation folder, click [Change...] and select an installation folder.

  • Page 25: Uninstallation Of Fr Configurator2

    NOTE • The following window may appear during the installation. Click and continue ® ® ® For Windows Vista or Windows For Windows • Continue the installation by clicking [Install] for Windows® 7, Windows® 8.1, or Windows® 10. Installation is completed. Click [Finish] to close the window. Restart the personal computer before using the software.
  • Page 26 Click [Yes] to proceed the uninstallation. (Click [No] to cancel the uninstallation.) The following window is displayed when the program has been uninstalled. Click [Finish] to close the window. NOTE • The program cannot be uninstalled while it is running. Uninstall the program after closing the application. •...

  • Page 27: Connection And Parameter Setting

    Connection and parameter setting 1.4.1 Connection method For FR Configurator2, communication via a USB connector, a PU connector, the RS-485 terminal block, Ethernet, a GOT, or a programmable controller is available. USB connection is initially selected. The inverter firmware can be updated using Firmware Update Tool in the personal computer connected to the inverter via a USB connector or Ethernet.
  • Page 28 • Ethernet connection (CC-Link IE TSN communication) (Refer to page 59.) Connection to the Ethernet connector of the inverter. Up to 120 inverters can be connected using two Ethernet ports on each inverter. Ethernet connector Personal computer (FR Configurator2) CC-Link IE TSN communication Communication connector Up to 120...
  • Page 29 • Communication through programmable controller (Ethernet communication) (Refer to page 58.) A programmable controller (CPU module / Ethernet module) can be used for connecting the inverter. USB connector, Serial port, Ethernet connector Personal computer Computer to programmable controller (FR Configurator2) (CPU module, Ethernet module) Programmable controller (Ethernet module) to inverter...
  • Page 30 • Communication through GOT and programmable controller (Ethernet communication) (Refer to page 58.) Through a GOT (Human Machine Interface) and a programmable controller, connection to the inverter is available. GOT2000 USB/serial cable USB connector/ Serial port Personal computer Ethernet cable (FR Configurator2) GOT to programmable controller (CPU module, Ethernet module)

  • Page 31: Options For Connection Between Inverters And Fr Configurator2

    1.4.2 Options for connection between inverters and FR Configurator2 The following table shows interface options for connection between inverters and a personal computer (FR Configurator2). Serial Serial Ethernet (CC-Link IE Model communication (RS- Ethernet communication TSN communication) 485 terminal block) FR-A800 ○...
  • Page 32  FR-A800/FR-F800 series inverter Connect the USB cable to the USB device (mini B connector) on the inverter. USB host (A connector) Communication status LED USB device (mini B connector)  FR-E800 series inverter USB connector USB cable  FR-A700, FR-B (700), and FR-B3 (700) USB connector USB cable Removal of cover...
  • Page 33  FR-E700 and FR-E700EX USB connector USB cable How to open the USB connector cover Pull the cover in the direction of arrow. Then turn it upward. • Applicable cable Interface Conforms to USB 1.1 Transmission speed 12 Mbps Wiring length Maximum 5 m 800 series, FR-E700, and FR-E700EX USB mini B connector (receptacle)
  • Page 34  Related parameter list • 800 series Initial Name Setting range Description value USB communication station number 0 to 31 Inverter station number specification. N040 USB communication is available, but the inverter output is shut off (E.USB) when the mode changes to the PU operation mode.

  • Page 35: Connection Using Pu Connector

     When connecting USB for the first time If a personal computer and inverter are connected via USB for the first time with the inverter power ON, "Found New Hardware Wizard" window is displayed. 1.4.4 Connection using PU connector PU connector is used for connecting with a computer. Serial port/RS-485 converter (cable) or USB/RS-485 converter (cable) is required.
  • Page 36  FR-E800 (standard model) inverter Inverter (Receptacle side) Front view  FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, and FR-F700P Inverter (receptacle) Front view  FR-D700 and FR-D700-G Inverter (receptacle) bottom view  FR-E700 and FR-E700EX Inverter (receptacle) Front view Pin number Name Description Earth (ground) (connected to terminal 5)
  • Page 37 NOTE • Check the following when fabricating the cable on the user side. Product name Remarks 10BASE-T cable Cable compliant with EIA-568 (such as 10BASE-T cable) RJ-45 connector — • A distributor is necessary for multiple connection. Refer to the relevant Instruction Manual for multiple connection. •...
  • Page 38  Related parameter list • 800 series Initial Name Setting range Description value Inverter station number specification. PU communication station number 0 to 31 Set the inverter station numbers when two or more N020 inverters are connected to one personal computer. Set the communication speed.
  • Page 39 • 700 series Initial Name Setting range Description value Inverter station number specification. PU communication station number 0 to 31 Set the inverter station numbers when two or more inverters are connected to one personal computer. Set the communication speed. The setting value ×...

  • Page 40: Connection Of Inverter Via Ethernet

    1.4.5 Connection of inverter via Ethernet Use the Ethernet connector on the Ethernet model inverter's Ethernet board for connection with a personal computer. Up to 120 inverters can be connected using a hub. An example of the connection procedure is shown on page 186.
  • Page 41 Initial Name Setting range Description value The PU connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode. The USB connector is the command interface in the PU operation mode. The operation panel is the command interface enabled PU mode operation command source in the PU operation mode.
  • Page 42 Initial Name Setting range Description value 1425 Ethernet communication station Set the station number from 1 to 120. N651 number 1442 IP filter address 1 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N660 1443 IP filter address 2 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N661 1444 IP filter address 3 (Ethernet) 0 to 255...
  • Page 43 Initial Description Name Setting range value 1434 IP address 1 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N600 1435 IP address 2 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N601 Enter the IP address of the inverter to be connected to Ethernet. 1436 IP address 3 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N602 1437...
  • Page 44 Initial Description Name Setting range value 1442 IP filter address 1 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N660 1443 IP filter address 2 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N661 1444 IP filter address 3 (Ethernet) 0 to 255 N662 Set the range of connectable IP addresses for the 1445 network devices.

  • Page 45: Connection Of Inverter Via Ethernet (Cc-Link Ie Tsn Communication)

    Initial Name Setting range Description value Ethernet function selection 1 0, 10, 20, 30 to Ethernet function selection 2 32, 36 to 38, Set the application, protocol, etc. 9999 Ethernet function selection 3 9999 Ethernet IP filter address 1 0 to 255 Ethernet IP filter address 2 0 to 255 Ethernet IP filter address 3...
  • Page 46 Up to 120 inverters can be connected in line topology. Ethernet connector Personal computer (FR Configurator2) CC-Link IE TSN communication Communication connector Up to 120 Inverter inverters  Related parameters for connection using CC-Link IE TSN • FR-A800 For details on CC-Link IE TSN communication, refer to the FR-A8NCG Instruction Manual. Initial Name Setting range...
  • Page 47 • FR-E800-(SC)E For details on CC-Link IE TSN communication, refer to the FR-E800 Instruction Manual (Communication). Name Initial value Setting range Description Signed frequency command value Frequency command sign N100 selection Unsigned frequency command value 0, 1, 12, 14, 18, Use this parameter to extend the function of the remote CC-Link extended setting 100, 112, 114, 118...
  • Page 48 Name Initial value Setting range Description Pr.1391 (lower 8 bits): Subindex to which the index User Defined Cyclic 0 to 2, 256 to 258, number is specified using Pr.1324Pr.1391 (upper 8 bits): Communication Input Sub 5 1391 512 to 514 Subindex to which the index number is specified using and 6 Mapping Pr.1325...

  • Page 49: Connection Of Multiple Inverters Using Rs-485 Terminals

    1.4.7 Connection of multiple inverters using RS-485 terminals When inverters have RS-485 terminals, RS-485 terminals are used for connecting multiple inverters with a serial port of a computer. Up to 32 inverters can be connected. Serial/RS-485 converter (on page 34) is required. Serial port Serial cable Personal computer...
  • Page 50  Related parameter list Availability, initial values, and setting ranges of parameters differ depending on the inverter. For details, refer to the Instruction Manual of the relevant model. • 800 series Initial Description Name Setting range value Set the inverter station number. 0 to 31 PU communication station number Set the inverter station numbers when two or more...
  • Page 51 • 700 series Initial Description Name Setting range value Set the inverter station number. 0 to 31 PU communication station number Set the inverter station numbers when two or more *1*2 (0 to 247) inverters are connected to one personal computer. RS-485 communication can be made.

  • Page 52: Connection Through Got (Fa Transparent Function)

    GOT. The FA transparent function enables reading, writing and monitoring of a programmable controller of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation through a GOT, while connecting the Mitsubishi Electric programmable controller and a personal computer. A serial port or USB is used for connecting the personal computer and the GOT. RS422/485 is used for connecting the GOT and the inverter.
  • Page 53  Example of connection to RS-485 terminals GOT1000 GOT2000 USB/ USB cable serial cable USB connector/ USB connector Serial port GOT RS-422 Personal computer communication unit Personal computer RS-422/485 RS-422 (FR Configurator2) (FR Configurator2) Up to 32 inverters can be connected. Up to 32 inverters can be connected.
  • Page 54 NOTE • Do not perform the following operation while the FA transparent function is valid and FR Configurator2 is in online mode. Online operation (project download, etc.) from GT Designer / GT Designer2 to GOT Online operation to programmable controller CPU by using FA transparent function of GX Developer or GX Works2 •...
  • Page 55 Initial Name Setting range Description value Set the communication speed. 48, 96, 192, The setting value × 100 equals the communication PU communication speed 384, 576, 768, speed. N021 1152 For example, if 192 is set, the communication speed is 19200 bps.
  • Page 56 Initial Name Setting range Description value Mitsubishi inverter protocol (computer link) Protocol selection MODBUS RTU protocol N000 BACnet MS / TP protocol The RS-485 terminals are the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode. The PU connector is the command interface enabled in the PU operation mode.
  • Page 57 Initial Name Setting range Description value PU connector communication is disabled. Set the communication check (signal loss detection) time interval. If a no-communication state persists for PU communication check time interval 9999 0.1 to 999.8 s the permissible time or longer, the inverter output is shut off.
  • Page 58 Initial Name Setting range Description value Standard PID setting Extended PID setting GOT initial setting (PU GOT side model connector) selection: FR 500/700/ GOT initial setting (RS-485 800, sensorless servo terminals) GOT initial setting (PU Automatic parameter setting 9999 connector) GOT side model GOT initial setting selection: FR 800...

  • Page 59: Connection With Programmable Controller

    1.4.9 Connection with programmable controller The inverter and FR Configurator2 can be communicated via a programmable controller (CPU module / Ethernet module). Use a serial port or the Ethernet connector on the personal computer for connection. Refer to page 39 for Ethernet-related parameters.

  • Page 60: Connection Using Cc-Link Ie Tsn

     Communication through GOT2000 and programmable controller GOT2000 USB/serial cable USB connector/ Serial port Personal computer Ethernet cable (FR Configurator2) GOT to programmable controller (CPU module, Ethernet module) Programmable controller (Ethernet module) to Inverter Up to 64 or 120 inverters Ethernet connector Inverter...
  • Page 61 Use a USB connector, serial port, or the Ethernet connector on the personal computer for connection. USB connector, Serial port, Ethernet connector Personal computer Computer to programmable controller (FR Configurator2) (CPU module, Ethernet module) Programmable controller (Ethernet module) to inverter Ethernet cable Up to 64 or...
  • Page 62 Parameters which can be displayed when this plug-in option (FR-A8NCG) is installed. The initial value after All parameter clear with the FR-A8NCG installed.  IP address setting • For CC-Link IE TSN communication, the IP address of the inverter is set using the station number switches on the communication circuit board of the FR-A8NCG or inverter parameters.
  • Page 63 Name Initial value Setting range Description 1427 Ethernet function selection 1 5001 N630 502, 5000 to 5002, 1428 5006 to 5008, 5010 Ethernet function selection 2 45237 to 5013, 9999, N631 Set the application, protocol, and so on. 34962 , 44818 1429 Ethernet function selection 3 45238...
  • Page 64 Name Initial value Setting range Description , 101 , 12288 to 13787, 16384 to 16483, 20488, 20489, 20981 to Set the index number for inverter parameters, monitor 1330 to 20990, 20992 data, inverter control parameters, and CiA402 drive User Defined Cyclic 1343 24639, 24643, profile.
  • Page 65  Setting the IP address with parameters (Pr.1427 to Pr.1430) • To use the CC-Link IE TSN, set "5001" in any of Pr.1427 to Pr.1430. "5001" is initially set in Pr.1427. 1. OUTLINE 1.4 Connection and parameter setting...

  • Page 66: Setting Of Operation Mode Of The Inverter

    Setting of operation mode of the inverter • The inverter has three operation modes. External operation mode: For giving a start command and a frequency command with an external potentiometer or switches which are connected to the control circuit terminal. PU operation mode: For giving a start command and a frequency command from the operation panel, parameter unit, or RS-485 communication via the PU connector.
  • Page 67 • FR-A800 Controllability in each operation mode External/ External/ NET operation Condition operation operation Operation (when a (Pr. 551 Item External combined combined (when RS- (when the location communication setting) operation operation operation operation Ethernet option is mode 1 mode 2 terminals connector used)
  • Page 68 Controllability in each operation mode External/ External/ NET operation Condition operation operation Operation (when a (Pr. 551 Item External combined combined (when RS- (when the location communication setting) operation operation operation operation Ethernet option is mode 1 mode 2 terminals connector used) (Pr.
  • Page 69 Some parameters are write-enabled regardless of the operation mode or the command source. When Pr.77 = "2", write is enabled. Parameter clear is unavailable. When Pr.550 NET mode operation command source selection = "1" (RS-485 terminals valid) or Pr.550 NET mode operation command source selection = "9999"...

  • Page 70: Start And Close Of Fr Configurator2

    Start and close of FR Configurator2 1.6.1 Starting FR Configurator2 There are following ways to start FR Configurator2. • Start from Start menu Select [All Programs] from the Start menu (show the All Apps list on Windows® 10 or the Apps view on Windows® 8.1), click [MELSOFT] ->...

  • Page 71: Closing Fr Configurator2

    1.6.2 Closing FR Configurator2 Select [Exit FR Configurator2] in [Project] menu to close FR Configurator2. (Alternatively, press Alt + P to open [Project] menu, and press the X key or Alt + F4 to close FR Configurator2.) NOTE • If a project file (*.frc2) is not saved yet when closing FR Configurator2, the dialog box is displayed to confirm the closing. Main frame Exit FR Configurator2 Yes? No?
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 2 PROJECT CREATION Project file operation ...............................72 Explanation of the operating window of FR Configurator2 ..................81 File operation and print ............................93 Display setting ................................96...

  • Page 73: Chapter 2 Project Creation

    PROJECT CREATION This chapter explains the project creation for use of this product. Always read the instructions before using the equipment. Project file operation 2.1.1 Procedure to create a project The following shows the procedure from creating project to operating the functions of FR Configurator2. Operation Function made available after performing the Refer to page...
  • Page 74 Select [New] from the [Project] menu bar or click on the on the toolbar to display the "System setting" window. Symbol Name Function/description Select the connection type. Select an option or enter an applicable value in [PC-side port], [COM Port Connection setting No.], [Through], [St.
  • Page 75  Setting the automatic recognition of the inverter and FR Configurator2 (Ethernet connection) • To connect the inverter and FR Configurator2 via Ethernet, refer to the following table to check the settings of the relay device and parameters. Model Through Name Setting 1427...

  • Page 76: Connection Setting

    Model Through Name Setting Ethernet function selection 1 Set a combination of "31" (or "32") and "20" in Ethernet function selection 2 any two of the parameters. Not connected Ethernet function selection 3 Set the IP address to within the IP address 837 to 843 Ethernet IP filter address range of the personal computer.
  • Page 77  Detailed setting Select [Detailed setting] in the "System setting" window, or select [Connection setting] in the "Source" window of the convert function to open the "Detailed setting" window (the "Connection setting" window when the convert function is used). The items for the detailed setting are determined according to the PC-side port and relay device settings specified in the system setting window.
  • Page 78  Network setting When "Ethernet" is selected for the PC-side port, or "GOT", "Programmable controller", or "GOT to programmable controller" is selected from the "Through" drop-down list, the "Network setting" window can be opened by clicking the [Network setting] button in the "System setting" window. Symbol Name Function/description...
  • Page 79  Filtering by model Select [Filter by model] in the "System setting" window to open the "Filter by model" dialog. Filter the list by manual setting. Symbol Name Function/description Filter result Selected inverters are displayed. Filter condition Click on the checkbox to change the filter condition. Initialize Reset the filter condition to check all.
  • Page 80  Ethernet automatic recognition setting window Symbol Name Function/description Network adapter selection Select a network adapter for connection. Selection of a communication Click on the checkbox to enable automatic recognition of the connected inverters. connector on the connected inverter. Show network segment specification Shows or hides the network segment setting area. Network segment setting area Displays the data set in the "Network segment edit"...
  • Page 81  Network segment edit window Symbol Name Function/description Displays the data shown in the network setting area on the "Ethernet automatic Target area recognition setting" window. IP address Enter the IP address of the network to be added. Subnet mask Enter the subnet mask of the network to be added.

  • Page 82: Explanation Of The Operating Window Of Fr Configurator2

    Explanation of the operating window of FR Configurator2 This section explains the screen configuration of FR Configurator2. 2.2.1 Main frame The main frame (main screen) of FR Configurator2 consists of two areas. • Project tree area (Refer to page 81.) An area for showing information of the registered inverter, or for making settings.
  • Page 83 • Details of the project tree area Symbol Name Function/description Project name Displays the project name. System setting Displays the system setting window in the sub-window area. Graph Displays the graph window in the sub-window area. Batch monitor Displays the batch monitor screen in the sub-window area. Displays the station number and the model of the inverter registered in the project.

  • Page 84: Pop-Up Menu

    2.2.3 Pop-up menu Right-click on the project name or the station number to display a pop-up menu.  Project property Click the pop-up menu to open the "Project Property" window. The data name, title (system name), or other information for the project can be checked or changed.
  • Page 85 Symbol Name Function/description Displays the names of functions in tab format. Click a tab to move the corresponding sub window to the front and operate it. Drag a tab to change the order of the sub windows. Click the × button on the tab to close the corresponding sub window. (When the window cannot display all the tabs, the tabs can be scrolled by the button.) Sub-window selection Displays a list of the displayed sub windows.

  • Page 86: Menu Bar And Toolbar

    Symbol Name Function/description Docking help Displays the Instruction Manual in the sub-window area. Display and switching of the docking help Select [Docking help] from [Docking Window] in the [View] menu to switch the display of the docking help among display, tab display, and hidden.
  • Page 87  Menu/Toolbar list The following functions are available on the menu. Toolbar Menu Pull-down menu Function/operation icon New... Displays the system setting window. Open... Opens a project file (*.frc2). Close... — Closes the project file (*.frc2). Saves the project file (*.frc2). When the project file Save (*.frc2) has not been read or not created yet, the "Save As"...
  • Page 88 Toolbar Menu Pull-down menu Function/operation icon — Activates the PU operation mode. — Activates the External operation mode. — Activates the NET operation mode. Reads all the set values of the parameters of the Batch read selected inverter. Reads the set value of the selected parameter of the Read selected inverter.
  • Page 89 Toolbar Menu Pull-down menu Function/operation icon Saves the entire sub window as image data (*.bmp) to Screen copy the clipboard. Adjusts the scale of the vertical axis and the position of Scale optimization zero so that the entire waveform of the selection history can be displayed in the window.
  • Page 90 FR Configurator2 help... Starts e-Manual Viewer to display the Manual. Inverter 's Instruction Manual — Starts the help. Help Connection to Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Starts up the web browser to access Mitsubishi — Website... Electric FA Global Website. About...
  • Page 91 NOTE • The layout of excel files can be changed by editing the template file "Charts.xltx". (An editable file can be found in C:\FREQROL\FRC2\dat\com\ChartTemplate.) • Do not delete objects in the template file "Charts.xltx" or the file itself. Using a template file in which the original template has been deleted will cause the error message "Export to Excel failed"...
  • Page 92 Model Intermediate Setting Name device 1076 Ethernet function selection 1 1077 Ethernet function selection 2 Set "5001" or "5002" in any of the parameters. Not connected 1078 Ethernet function selection 3 Set the IP address to within the IP address 1442 to 1448 IP filter address (Ethernet) range of the personal computer.

  • Page 93: Status Bar

    • When the communication status is switched to online while the connected device is protected by a remote password, the remote password dialog appears. • When the remote password dialog is canceled, the device is kept offline. 2.2.6 Status bar The status bar displays the operation mode of the inverter, the model information etc.

  • Page 94: File Operation And Print

    File operation and print 2.3.1 List of file types Corresponding Refer Extension Description Open Save Import window to page Manages the system setting, model information, *.frc2 parameter list, sampling data of graph, and data of the All window ○ ○ ×...

  • Page 95: Save The File

    NOTE • Project files (*.me3) created on FR Configurator SW3 cannot be opened. 2.3.3 Save the file Select [Save As] in the [Project] menu or the [File] menu to display the "Save As" window. Check the save destination, name a file, and save it. Select [Save] in the [Project] menu to save the file with the same name. When saving a file for the first time, "Save As"...

  • Page 96: Print Preview

    NOTE • The comments entered in the system setting window are printed in the comment field of the parameter list and safety parameter setting. The Graph is printed in the following format. Example of the Graph print NOTE • The graph drawing area is printed in black. To print the area in white, turn ON the grayout setting before printing. •...

  • Page 97: Display Setting

    Display setting 2.4.1 Switch the display language You can switch the display language of FR Configurator2. Select [Switch Display Language] in [View] menu. The change will take effect after FR Configurator2 is restarted. Symbol Name Function/description Display Language Select the display language. NOTE •...
  • Page 98 CHAPTER 3 FUNCTION Parameter list................................99 Safety parameter setting............................114 Convert .................................120 Graph..................................134 Batch monitor................................149 I/O terminal monitor ..............................152 Diagnostics ................................153 AI fault diagnosis ..............................158 Test Operation ..............................164 3.10 Using the Developer function..........................167 3.11 USB memory parameter copy file edit function ....................179 3.12 Ethernet parameter setting function........................182 3.13...

  • Page 99: Chapter 3 Function

    FUNCTION This chapter explains the functions of this product. Always read the instructions before using the equipment.  Connecting the USB power supply / 24 V external power supply  Applicable models • FR-E800 series  Functions available during USB power delivery / 24 V external power supply operation •...

  • Page 100: Parameter List

    Parameter list The following functions can be performed using the "Parameter list". • Parameter display • Parameter setting value read, batch read • Parameter setting value input, write, batch write • Parameter clear / all parameter clear • Parameter verify •...

  • Page 101: Parameter Clear / All Parameter Clear

    Symbol Name Function/description St. No. (Station number) Select a station registered in the project. Operation mode button Switch between the operation modes of the inverter. Operation mode indication Displays the operation mode. Batch read Reads all the parameter setting values of the selected inverter. Read Reads the selected parameter setting values of the selected inverter.

  • Page 102: Parameter Read (Batch Read) And Write (Batch Write)

    Select [All clear] or [Parameter clear] from the [Parameter list (Z)] menu bar, or [All clear] or [Parameter clear] on the toolbar to perform parameter clear or all parameter clear. Refer to the Instruction Manual of the inverter for availability of parameter clear and all parameter clear for each parameter.

  • Page 103: Parameter Verification

    NOTE • If the setting value of Pr.342 is changed from "0" to "1" by batch writing, only the Pr.77 Parameter write selection, Pr.122 PU communication check time interval, and Pr.336 RS-485 communication check time interval setting values will be written to RAM only.

  • Page 104: Filter Selection

    The Verify window appears after selecting the destination on the Verify destination window. Symbol Name Function/description St. No. (Station Shows the verified station number. number) Verify list Shows parameters whose verified values are mismatched. Filter Select a filter for filtering the parameters in the verify list. 3.1.5 Filter selection Set parameters to be shown in the parameter list.

  • Page 105: Editing The Individual List

    3.1.6 Editing the individual list Set parameters to be shown when the [Individual list] filter is selected. Select [Edit individual list] from the [Parameter list (Z)] menu bar, or [Edit individual list] on the toolbar to display the "Edit individual list" window. Symbol Name Function/description...
  • Page 106 Symbol Name Function/description Corresponding window Station number Select a station number for function setting. selection Operation mode Switch between the operation modes of the inverter. Common for all windows button Operation mode Displays the operation mode. indication Used to read the inverter parameter settings and reflect them in the Motor setting Batch read window for settings by function.
  • Page 107 Symbol Name Function/description Motor type Select the motor type. Wiring length from Select [Within 30 m] or [Longer than 30 m]. inverter to motor Control method Select the control method. Control mode Select the control mode. Motor information Set the motor information. ...
  • Page 108  Acceleration/deceleration pattern and time setting Set parameters related to acceleration/deceleration. Symbol Name Function/description Set frequency Set an output frequency target value for the graph. Constant-speed time Set the constant-speed operation time for the graph. Acceleration/deceleration Select the acceleration/deceleration pattern. Several patterns are available for selection pattern depending on the inverter model.
  • Page 109  Start command and frequency setting method Set parameters related to the start command and frequency (speed) setting method. Symbol Name Function/description Select "External signal input (terminal STF/STR)", "PU (FWD/REV key)", or "Communication (RS- Start command input 485 terminals / Ethernet connector / communication option)". (Refer to Pr.79, Pr.338, Pr.339, method Pr.340.) Frequency (speed)
  • Page 110  Output terminal (AM) calibration Set parameters related to the output terminal calibration. Symbol Name Function/description UP button The meter needle goes up. (Refer to Pr.901.) DOWN button The meter needle goes down. (Refer to Pr.901.)  Input terminal assignment Set parameters related to the input terminal assignment.
  • Page 111  Output terminal assignment Set parameters related to the output terminal assignment. Symbol Name Function/description Terminal A terminal name is displayed in this section. Signal Select the signal to be assigned to the terminal. Negative logic Select the checkbox to use negative logic. ...
  • Page 112  Trace setting Set parameters related to the trace setting. Symbol Name Function/description Trace mode selection Select the trace mode. Sampling cycle Select the sampling cycle. Sampling auto start Select how to start sampling. Trigger mode selection Select the trigger type. Number of sampling Set the percentage of the number of data sampled before trigger occurs for the target sampling before trigger...
  • Page 113  Point table (FR-A800) Set parameters related to point tables. Setting range Minimum increments Symbol Name Function/description Point table number Target position Set the position feed length. (Refer to Pr.465 to Pr.494.) Set the maximum speed for the target parameter of each point table. If a checkbox is selected, the Maximum speed maximum speed of the point table 1, 2, or 3 is applied ("9999"...
  • Page 114 Symbol Name Function/description Point table number Target position Set the position feed length. (Refer to Pr.465 to Pr.478.) Set the maximum speed for the target parameter of each point table. If a checkbox is selected, the Maximum speed maximum speed of the point table 1, 2, or 3 is applied ("9999" is set in the corresponding parameter (Pr.24 to Pr.27, and Pr.232 to Pr.239)).

  • Page 115: Safety Parameter Setting

    Safety parameter setting The safety parameter setting function is available for the following models. Model: FR-E800-SCE The following functions can be performed using the "Safety parameter setting". • Safety parameter display • Safety parameter setting value batch read • Safety parameter setting value batch write •...

  • Page 116: Safety Parameter Setting

    3.2.1 Safety parameter setting M M M N N N O O O Symbol Name Function/description St. No. (Station number) Select a station registered in the project. Safety parameter update Shows the serial number of the inverter and the date and time of the last update of the safety record parameters.

  • Page 117: Safety Parameter Batch Read And Batch Write

    3.2.3 Safety parameter batch read and batch write Safety parameter read and write can be performed by accessing the inverter safety parameters.  Batch read Select [Batch read] from the [Safety parameter setting (Z)] menu bar, or [Batch read] on the toolbar to display the confirmation window and perform batch read.

  • Page 118: Password Change

    The following dialog is shown when batch write fails due to an error of the setting value or the date and time of update. Function/description Name Date and time of Shows the date and time when the parameters are batch-written to the inverter. update Station number Shows the station numbers selected for batch write.

  • Page 119: Safety Parameter Verification

    3.2.5 Safety parameter verification This function accesses the inverter safety parameters, and verifies the safety parameter setting values set by FR Configurator2 with the values selected in the verify destination window. The "Select destination selection" window can be displayed by selecting [Verify...] from the [Safety parameter setting (Z)] menu bar, or by selecting [Verify] on the toolbar.
  • Page 120 (Z)] menu bar. Name Function/description SCID group Shows the details of the Safety Configuration ID (SCID). Copies the SCID to use it in the Mitsubishi Electric safety controller setting tool Copy the SCID (MELSEC Safety Designer). Help Displays the help window.

  • Page 121: Convert

    Convert Parameter settings of the conventional models can be copied to the 800 series parameter settings in the "Convert" window. To display the "Convert" window, select [Convert...] in the [Parameter] menu. • Models compatible with the convert function Source inverter Target inverter FR-A500(L) FR-A800(-E)

  • Page 122: Convert Window

    • Setting flow chart Start Select a convert method 2) Converting from the 1) Converting from connected inverter via a parameter file communication (∗.pr4, ∗.pr3, *.prm) Select parameter file Detect connected inverter Source parameter setting Target parameter setting Parameter convert Select a way of saving parameter 4) Reflect to the open project...

  • Page 123: Connection Setting For The Convert Function

    Symbol Name Function/description Displays the "Source" window. Select the source parameter file (*.pr4, *.pr3, *.prm) or the source Specify source inverter model. Convert... Displays the "Convert" sub window. Displays the "Reflect" window. The converted setting of parameters will be reflected to the Reflect...
  • Page 124 Select [Read from connected inverter]. Set the [Connection type], [Target station], and [Connection setting], and click [Detection]. After detection, confirm the inverter model in the [Model] field, and click [OK]. The parameters are converted and the "Source" window closes. Select [Read from connected inverter] Click [Detection] The setting can be changed for some parameters of the source inverter.
  • Page 125 Select [Reflect...] in the "Convert" window to display the "Reflect" window. To save the setting to a file Select [Save in file]. Specify the destination to save the file and click [OK]. The converted parameter setting is saved in the parameter file (*.pr4). To reflect the setting to the project Select [Reflect to project].

  • Page 126: Precautions For The Convert Function

    Specify the model of the [Target inverter] from the lists in the "Convert" sub window. Click [OK] to convert the parameters and close the "Convert" sub window. (When several options are selectable as a target, the "Target option" window appears. Select the target option.) Set the target inverter Set the target option The converted parameter settings for the target inverter are displayed in the "Convert"...
  • Page 127 • When parameter settings are converted from FR-A700 (FM type) inverters to FR-A800 (CA type) inverters or from FR- A700 (CA type) inverters to FR-A800 (FM type) inverters, set the following parameters as required in the "Parameter list" window because they are not converted. Pr.54 FM/CA terminal function selection Pr.291 Pulse train I/O selection Pr.869 Current output filter...
  • Page 128 • For the following parameters, set the FR-CC2 parameters as required. Pr.57 Restart coasting time Pr.65, Pr.67, and Pr.68 (Retry selection) Pr.256 Inrush current limit circuit life display Pr.258 and Pr.259 (Life of main circuit capacitor) Pr.872 Input phase loss protection selection ...
  • Page 129 Available when the plug-in option is connected. • If "63" is set in Pr.184 AU terminal function selection to enable the PTC thermal error detection (E.PTC) in the source FR-F700 inverter, setting of Pr.561 and Pr.1016 and connecting the motor to the target FR-F800 inverter via terminals 2 and 10 are required.
  • Page 130 • Since the communication-related parameters are also converted, communication may be disabled depending on the setting after the setting is written to parameters. Pr.117 to Pr.124: PU connector communication Pr.442 to Pr.445, Pr.1424 to Pr.1432, Pr.1434 to Pr.1455: Ethernet communication Pr.547, Pr.548: USB communication •...
  • Page 131 • The FR-E800-E or FR-E800-SCE inverter does not support some input signals. The unsupported signals cannot be set in Pr.178 to Pr.184 (Input terminal function selection). When the following input signals are used in the source inverter, set the corresponding parameters as required in the "Parameter list"...
  • Page 132  To convert from FR-B3 (A700) inverters to FR-B3 (A800) inverters • Set the following parameters as required in the "Parameter list" window because they are not converted. Pr.69 Retry count display erase Pr.170 Watt-hour meter clear Pr.171 Operation hour meter clear Pr.172 to Pr.174 (User group selection) Pr.259 Main circuit capacitor life measuring Pr.498 PLC function flash memory clear...
  • Page 133 • When parameter settings are converted from FR-A500 inverters to FR-A800 (CA type) inverters, set the following parameters as required in the "Parameter list" window because they are not converted. Pr.54 FM/CA terminal function selection Pr.291 Pulse train I/O selection Pr.869 Current output filter C8 (Pr.930) to C11 (Pr.931) (Terminal CA calibration parameters) •...
  • Page 134 • The following functions are not converted, since they have been deleted from the FR-A800 series. Pr.53 PU level display data selection Pr.199 User initial value Setting value 3 of Pr.200 to Pr.231 and Pr.76, setting value 5 of Pr.79, PRG signal (program operation) Pr.371 Torque characteristic selection Pr.390 to Pr.396 Trace function of the FR-A500L series Pr.450 to Pr.453 Motor constant adjustment function for vector control of the FR-A500L series and FR-A5AP (encoder 50)

  • Page 135: Graph

    Graph The graph function is not available for the following models. Model: FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, and FR-E500 The inverter output frequency, current, and other data is sampled, and the result is displayed in a graph (waveform). Sampled data can be saved to a file (*.jpg, *.emf, *.gp4, *.xlsx, or *.csv file), and sampling data saved to a file can be read (*.gp4 file, or *.st1 import) and displayed.

  • Page 136: Graph Window

    3.4.1 Graph window Symbol Name Function/description Tool bar Allows operation of the file, history control, and graph display settings. Setting of the measurement conditions, display conditions, and cursor can be done in the Properties properties. Displays the contents of the analog CH and digital CH set by [Waveform] in the settings tab of the Sampling item column condition properties.

  • Page 137: Sampling Settings

    Symbol Name Function/description Open Opens a file (*.gp4, *.st1). Import Imports a file (*.gp4, *.st1). Use to overlay and compare with previously acquired waveform data. Save as Saves the file with a different name (*.gp4, *.csv). Save image Saves the graph screen as image data (*.jpg, *.emf). Export to Excel Divides the information displayed in the graph window into channels and saves it in Excel format.
  • Page 138 Symbol Name Function/description Initialize Initialize sampling settings. Mode Set the measurement mode for sampling. Mask count Set the interval for data sampling measurement. Time Measurement Displays the maximum time for data sampling measurement. time (ms) Trigger Set the condition to start sampling measurement. St.
  • Page 139 Sampling interval lower limit = 100 [ms] Sampling interval maximum value = 60000 [ms] (60 [s]) Sampling interval minimum value = 100 × 3 = 300 [ms] Sampling time maximum value = 60000 × 4000 = 240000000 [ms] (approx. 66.67 [h]) Sampling time minimum value = 300 ×...

  • Page 140: Trigger Settings

     700 series Model Sampling item E700 and E700-NE E700EX D700-G Ethernet *Output frequency / *rotation ○ × ○ × speed *U-phase output current ○ × ○ × *V-phase output current ○ × ○ × *W-phase output current ○ × ○...
  • Page 141 Symbol Name Function/description Selects the signal that triggers the start of sampling. The trigger signals are as follows. • Not used Trigger data • Analog CH, digital CH (sampling starts if the sampling items meet the conditions) • Fault (Sampling starts if a fault occurs.) Selects the conditions to determine trigger condition satisfaction from rise or fall.

  • Page 142: Changing Scale And The Graph Display

    • Trigger standby state Standby Sampling setting and trigger setting are performed. Click [ Start] to move to the pre-trigger state. Data before trigger is being collected. Pre-trigger (Even if the trigger condition is satisfied during pre-triggering, sampling will not start.) Once the data ratio set at the trigger position is collected, it goes to the trigger standby state.
  • Page 143 Symbol Name Function/description Vertical axis scale Changes the vertical axis scale intervals for the analog CH set as sampling items. Horizontal axis scale Changes the horizontal axis scale interval based on the set operating time. Basic graph color Changes the background color of the graph and the color of the grid lines. Waveform color Changes the color of the measured waveform data.

  • Page 144: Cursor Function

    3.4.6 Cursor function Displays the numerical value, actual value between any two points, maximum value, and minimum value at the cursor on the waveform. Symbol Name Function/description Vertical/horizontal Press the Vertical cursor or Horizontal cursor button to show/hide the cursor bar for cursors Va and Vb cursor or the cursor bar for cursors Ha and Hb.

  • Page 145: Graph Measurement Procedure Example (Monitoring Output Frequency, Terminal Run, And Terminal Fu)

    The "History management" window will be displayed by selecting [History management...] from the [Graph (Z)] menu while the graph window is displayed, or by clicking on the toolbar. Symbol Name Function/description Delete Deletes the selected history. Delete all Deletes all records. However, protected records will not be deleted. History Records are displayed in ascending order by number from the newest to the oldest.
  • Page 146 The sampling interval can be set for "measurement interval", and the sampling time can be set for "Time". Set the sampling interval. Set the sampling time. Measurement will start by clicking [ Start]. Select " Start". Measurement is finished by clicking [ Stop], or when the set sampling time is elapsed.
  • Page 147 Trigger setting: Select "Digital CH1" for the "Trigger data" column. Select "Rise" for the "Trigger type" column. Select "90"% for the "Trigger position" column. Select "Digital CH 1". Select "Rise". Select "90". Measurement will start by clicking [ Start]. Select " Start".
  • Page 148  Measurement with a trigger  Trigger data: Fault Specify the station number to be measured as the "Tgt. St." (Target station). Next, select "Output frequency" for the "Analog 1" column of "Wave", "RUN" for "Digital 1", and "FU" for "Digital 2". Select the station to be measured.
  • Page 149 Data can be saved to a file by "Save as" (refer to page 93). NOTE • In this example, "Trigger position" is set to "90%". After clicking [ Start], the rise of the terminal RUN signal will be ignored and measurement will not start until 90% of the sampling time elapses. 3.

  • Page 150: Batch Monitor

    Batch monitor The batch monitor function is not available for the following models. Model: FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, and FR-E500  Batch monitor window "Batch monitor" monitors two or more items at a time. To show the "Batch monitor" window, select [Batch monitor] from the [Monitor] menu bar, or select [Batch monitor] from the project tree area.
  • Page 151  Monitor setting window The station number and monitor item to be displayed in the batch monitor window can be set by the monitor setting window. Selecting a monitor item will add the item in the batch monitor window. Symbol Name Function/description St.
  • Page 152 Symbol Name Function/description Select the maximum point of the scale in seconds for the elapsed time axis of a graph in the trend Display period monitor window. Station number selection Select station(s) for displaying the graph of monitor items. Monitor item selection Set monitor items to display.

  • Page 153: I/O Terminal Monitor

    I/O terminal monitor The I/O monitor function is not available for the following models. Model: FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, and FR-E500 Setting "256" and larger values for output signals is available in FR-E800(-E/-SCE) inverters manufactured in August 2020 or later.

  • Page 154: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics "Diagnosis" displays fault information of the inverter. 3.7.1 Faults history function Select [Faults history...] in the [Diagnosis] menu to display "faults history" in the sub-window. Symbol Name Function/description St. No. (Station number) Selects a station of which fault history is to be displayed. Faults history clear Clears the selected station's fault history.

  • Page 155: Life Check

    Select [Serial number...] in the [Diagnose] menu to display the "Serial number" window as a sub window. Symbol Name Function and Description Station number All the stations set in the project are displayed. Model Models of the connected inverters are displayed. Serial number Serial numbers of the circuit boards of the connected inverters are displayed.

  • Page 156: Diagnosis Result Output

    NOTE • For EtherCAT communication, the main circuit capacitor's life cannot be measured during control using the controlword. To measure the main circuit capacitor's life, disable the control using the controlword.  Procedure of main circuit capacitor life measuring The "Check before measurement" instructions are shown. Check the following items, and click [Next]. Motor is connected.

  • Page 157: Online Status

    Select [Ethernet status...] in the [Diagnose] menu to display the "Ethernet status" window as a sub window. Symbol Name Function and Description St. No. selection (Station number Select a station number to check the Ethernet status. The pull-down list shows station numbers selection) of the Ethernet models only.
  • Page 158 Symbol Name Function and Description All online Set all the devices selected in the project to online. • FR-A800/FR-F800 inverter with FR-A8NCG in it Used to turn OFF the ACT LEDs on all successfully connected inverters. Connection check LED all-OFF •...

  • Page 159: Ai Fault Diagnosis

    AI fault diagnosis The AI fault diagnosis function is available for the following models under the following conditions. Model: FR-E800(-E/-SCE) Control method: Any method Control mode: Speed control only Fault: Overcurrent trip, overvoltage trip, inverter overload trip (electronic thermal relay function), motor overload trip (electronic thermal relay function) The AI fault diagnosis function is used to suggest probable causes of faults using AI technology.

  • Page 160: Ai Fault Diagnosis Details

    3.8.1 AI fault diagnosis details  AI fault diagnosis result screen Symbol Name Function/description Model Shows the model of the inverter of the selected station number. Fault name Shows the name of fault. Fault No. Shows the fault record number. Probability Shows the probability (high, mid, and low) of each cause.
  • Page 161  AI fault diagnosis result screen (details of the AI fault diagnosis) Symbol Name Function/description St. No. (Station number) Select a station registered in the project. Operation mode button Switch between the operation modes of the inverter. Operation mode indication Displays the operation mode. Batch read Reads all the parameter setting values of the selected inverter.

  • Page 162: Procedure For Finding Probable Causes By Ai Fault Diagnosis

     AI fault diagnosis result screen (settings of parameters to be changed) Symbol Name Function/description St. No. (Station number) Select a station registered in the project. Operation mode button Switch between the operation modes of the inverter. Operation mode indication Displays the operation mode. Batch read Reads all the parameter setting values of the selected inverter.
  • Page 163 The AI fault diagnosis function is activated to find probable causes and display corrective actions for the fault in the fault history using AI technology. Select one of the probable causes suggested in the result screen to check corrective actions to be taken. When the probable cause is related to parameter settings, click [Details].
  • Page 164 Check the corrective actions and change parameter settings as required. After the change, click [Batch write] to write the setting values to the inverters. 3. FUNCTION 3.8 AI fault diagnosis...

  • Page 165: Test Operation

    Test Operation The test operation function is not available for the following models. Model: FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, FR-E700, FR-D700, FR-E700EX, FR-D700-G, and FR-E500 FR Configurator2 gives a start command to the inverter to start test operation. "Test operation" allows the selected inverter's frequency to be displayed, operation mode to be switched and displayed, forward and reverse operation commands to be sent, setting frequency to be written, and other functions to be done.

  • Page 166: Specifying The Running Frequency (Rotation Speed, Machine Speed)

    The connected inverter's operation mode can be verified in the operation mode indicator. Switches to the External operation mode. Operation mode indication Switches to the Network operation mode. Switches to the PU operation mode. NOTE • Some operation modes cannot be switched according to the present operation mode and parameter settings. For example, the initial setting does not allow switching between the PU operation mode and the Network operation mode.

  • Page 167: Running The Inverter In Test Operation (Forward Rotation, Reverse Rotation, And Stop Commands)

    3.9.4 Running the inverter in test operation (forward rotation, reverse rotation, and stop commands) Press the [Forward rotation] or [Reverse rotation] button to execute test operation. Press the STOP button to stop operation. Selecting "Operate while the Forward rotation or Reverse rotation button is pressed" will execute test operation only while the [Forward rotation] or [Reverse rotation] button is held down.

  • Page 168: Using The Developer Function

    3.10 Using the Developer function The Developer function is not available for the following models. Model: FR-CS80, FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, FR-E700, FR-D700, FR-E700EX, FR-D700-G, and FR-E500 The Developer function becomes available when devices shown in the following table are connected. Intermediate PC-side port Programmable controller module...

  • Page 169: Starting The Developer Function

    NOTE • Developer cannot be used when a communication speed of 4800 bps or less is selected for PU connector communication (Pr.118) or RS-485 terminal communication (Pr.332). To use Developer, set a communication speed of 9600 bps or more. • Developer cannot be used when the 7-bit data length is selected for PU connector communication (Pr.119) or RS-485 terminal communication (Pr.333).

  • Page 170: Basic Menu

    3.10.3 Basic menu The following table shows the basic menus of Developer. The basic menus can be operated in the same way under any window condition. For details on each function, refer to manuals of GX Works2. Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Icon...
  • Page 171 Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Icon Standard — — Program Common — — Toolbar Docking Window/Switch Project — — Data Display All — — Status bar — — — Colors and Font... — — — Navigation — View Element Selection —...
  • Page 172 Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Icon Read IC Memory Card... — — IC Memory Card Write IC Memory Card... — — Check Program... — — — Check Parameter... — — — Clear All Parameters (F)... — — — Tool Device/Label Automatic-Assign —...

  • Page 173: Ladder Edit Menu

    3.10.4 Ladder edit menu The following menus can be used for ladder editing by Developer. The following menus include SFC-Zoom. For details on each function, refer to manuals of GX Works2. Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Icon Continuous Paste (Q)... —...
  • Page 174 Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Icon Rising Pulse... Falling Pulse... Rising Pulse Branch... Falling Pulse Branch... Pulse Contact Symbol Rising Pulse Close... Ladder Symbol Falling Pulse Close... Rising Pulse Close Branch... Falling Pulse Close Branch... Invert Operation Results... — Operation Result Rising Pulse...
  • Page 175 Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Sub-menu 2 Icon Change Module I/O No..— — — Switch Statement/Note Type... — — — Line Statement List... — — Jump... — — — Jump to Next Ladder Block Start... — — — Find/Replace Jump to Previous Ladder Block —...

  • Page 176: Structured Ladder Edit Menu

    3.10.5 Structured ladder edit menu The following menus can be used for structured ladder edit by Developer. For details on each function, refer to manuals of GX Works2. Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Icon Delete... — — Select Mode — Interconnect Mode —...
  • Page 177 Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Icon Rising Pulse Close Falling Pulse Close Ladder Symbol Ladder Comment... Ladder Block Label… Left Power Rail Edit List Operands... — Increment Number of Pins Delete... Ladder Block List... — — Configure... — Signal Configuration Toggle —...

  • Page 178: Label Edit Menu

    3.10.6 Label edit menu The following menus can be used for label (global labels, local labels, tasks, and structures) edit by Developer. For details on each function, refer to manuals of GX Works2. Menu Pull-down menu Sub-menu Icon Delete... — —...
  • Page 179 Menu Pull-down menu Icon Next Unmatch Find/Replace Previous Unmatch Return to Result List View Close Detail Result Close Detail Result 3. FUNCTION 3.10 Using the Developer function...

  • Page 180: Usb Memory Parameter Copy File Edit Function

    3.11 USB memory parameter copy file edit function The function for editing parameter files copied to USB memory is not available for the following models. Model: FR-E800(-E/-SCE), FR-CS80, FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, FR-E700, FR-D700, FR- E700EX, FR-D700-G, and FR-E500 The USB memory parameter copy file editor is dedicated software for editing the setting values of USB memory parameter copy files of the FR Configurator2 compatible models.

  • Page 181: Editing Parameter Setting Values

    Symbol Name Function/operation Target item Specifies the column to search. 3.11.2 Editing parameter setting values The listed setting values can be edited from the file edit window. The file edit window can be shown by opening the USB memory parameter copy file. Symbol Name Function/description...
  • Page 182 The "Verify file selection" window can be displayed by selecting [Verify] in the [Tool] menu, or by selecting from the toolbar. Symbol Name Function/description Specifies the verify source file. The method for specifying the file is as follows. • Input the path of the file to verify (*.cp1) in the verify source text box. Source •...

  • Page 183: Ethernet Parameter Setting Function

    3.12 Ethernet parameter setting function The Ethernet parameter setting function is not available for the following models. Model: All models except for Ethernet models The Ethernet parameter setting function is a dedicated software for setting the minimum necessary inverter parameters via Ethernet to perform Ethernet communication.
  • Page 184 At the initial startup, inverters are detected automatically. Symbol Name Function/description Inverter detection Detects the inverter(s) connected via Ethernet to read and indicate the parameters. Target inverter checkbox Select the target inverter(s) to perform [Batch assign] or [Write]. Model Shows the model of the connected inverter. Capacity Shows the capacity of the connected inverter.

  • Page 185: Batch Assignment Dialog

     Precautions for writing Ethernet parameters To apply written setting values, perform inverter reset. When inverter reset is attempted, the following window appears. When multiple inverters are connected in line topology, click on the checkbox. Otherwise, the inverter is not reset properly. •...

  • Page 186: Writing Result

    The target inverters are the inverters with a check in the checkbox in the Ethernet parameter setting window. Symbol Name Function/description • Check the box to assign the network number and the station number. Set the network number to be assigned. Network No./station No.

  • Page 187: Procedure For Connecting Inverters Via Ethernet

    3.12.4 Procedure for connecting inverters via Ethernet Start from step 7 for connecting inverters via the CC-Link IE Field Network.  Example The following diagram shows the example of connection with two inverters. Inverter parameters are set to initial values. The IP address of the personal computer is "192.168.50.100".
  • Page 188 Select both the "Network No./station No." and "IP address/subnet mask" checkboxes. Set the network number, station number, IP address, or subnet mask as required, and click [OK]. Click [Write] to write the setting values to the inverters. Click [Yes] to reflect the settings. Select [New...] from the [Project] menu bar.

  • Page 189: Iqss Backup File Conversion Function

    3.13 iQSS backup file conversion function The iQSS backup file conversion function is not available for the following models. Model: FR-E800(-E/-SCE), FR-CS80, FR-A700, FR-B (700), FR-B3 (700), FR-F700, FR-F700P, FR-E700, FR-D700, FR- E700EX, FR-D700-G, and FR-E500 This is a function to convert a file in the backup/restore format generated by the GOT. The file is converted into the format of the USB memory parameter copy file or the format that can be opened for the Developer function.

  • Page 190: Firmware Update

    Firmware Update Tool is used to update the inverter firmware. Select [Firmware Update Tool] in the [Tool] menu to start Firmware Update Tool. The firmware file (*.bin) can be downloaded from the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. 3.14.1 Applicable inverter Firmware Update Tool can update the firmware of the following inverters.
  • Page 191 • For one inverter (a)  Personal computer (FR Configurator2) Inverter USB cable • For multiple inverters (a)  Personal computer (FR Configurator2) Inverter USB cable  Ethernet connection Connect a cable to the Ethernet connector of the inverter. The firmware of up to 16 inverters connected in star or line topology can be updated at the same time.
  • Page 192 • For multiple inverters Up to 16 Up to 16 inverters inverters Personal computer (FR Configurator2) Inverter Ethernet cable  Parameter setting Set the following communication parameters for connection using the Ethernet connector. Name Setting 1427 Ethernet function selection 1 1428 Ethernet function selection 2 Set a combination of "5001"...

  • Page 193: Firmware Update Tool

    3.14.3 Firmware Update Tool Name Function/description Select VFD firmware Select the firmware file (*.bin) to show the information of the file to be updated. Select interface Select the connection method of the personal computer and the inverters. USB is initially selected. Select VFD Shows the detected inverters that are connected by the selected method.
  • Page 194  Selecting interface Symbol Name Function/description Detects the inverters connected to the personal computer using the USB connector. This interface is initially selected. Ethernet Detects the inverters connected to the personal computer using the Ethernet connector. Select adapter Enabled when Ethernet is selected. "Select Ethernet Adapter" window appears. Scan network Enabled when Ethernet is selected.
  • Page 195  Selecting inverters Symbol Name Function/description Checkbox Select the inverters whose firmware are to be updated. Inverter information Model names and serial numbers of the connected inverters are displayed. • USB connection: Connection information of the USB port is displayed. Connection information •...

  • Page 196: Menu List For Firmware Update Tool

     Firmware update Symbol Name Function/description Initialize all parameter setting values after updating Performs All parameter clear after update. VFD firmware Initialize alarm history after updating VFD firmware Clears the faults history. Update log file Stores the log file of firmware update in the specified storage. Update Updates the firmware.
  • Page 197 NOTE • Only the display language of Firmware Update Tool is changed.  "Interface" menu  USB Detect the inverters connected to the personal computer using the USB connector.  Ethernet Detect the inverters connected to the personal computer using the Ethernet connector. ...

  • Page 198: Firmware Update Procedure

    3.14.5 Firmware update procedure  USB connection The following procedure is for the connection with one inverter. Inverter parameters are set to initial values. Before update, download the firmware file from the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. Personal computer USB connection Inverter Start FR Configurator2.
  • Page 199 The following warning window will be displayed. Read the description and select [Yes]. Be sure to confirm that the VFD is stopped and that the communication to the VFD (USB communication/Ethernet communication) is stopped before executing the update. Do not turn off the power of the VFD or disconnect the USB cable or Ethernet cable during the update. Before starting the update, make sure that the connection between FR Configurator2 and the VFDs is switched to offline.
  • Page 200  Ethernet connection (for inverters in the same network) The following procedure is for the connection with one inverter. Inverter parameters are set to initial values. The IP address of the personal computer is "192.168.50.100". Before update, download the firmware file from the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website.
  • Page 201 Click on the checkboxes for the inverters whose firmware are to be updated. Click the "Update" button. The following warning window will be displayed. Read the description and select [Yes]. Be sure to confirm that the VFD is stopped and that the communication to the VFD (USB communication/Ethernet communication) is stopped before executing the update.
  • Page 202 The following procedure is for the connection with one inverter. Inverter parameters are set to initial values. Before update, download the firmware file from the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. Set the default gateway address of the personal computer and Pr.442 to Pr.445 Default gateway address 1 to 4 of the FR-E800 inverters.
  • Page 203 Click on the checkboxes for the inverters whose firmware are to be updated. Click the "Update" button. The following warning window will be displayed. Read the description and select [Yes]. Be sure to confirm that the VFD is stopped and that the communication to the VFD (USB communication/Ethernet communication) is stopped before executing the update.

  • Page 204: Precautions For Firmware Update

    3.14.6 Precautions for firmware update The following precautions apply to firmware update.  Conditions to disable firmware update • The operating system does not support firmware update. (Refer to page 13.) • The firmware is updated via a GOT or a programmable controller. •...

  • Page 205: Troubleshooting

    3.14.7 Troubleshooting Condition Possible cause Corrective action The IP address of the inverter is not specified. Check the IP address of the inverter. The inverter is not detected by the The IP address of the personal computer is not Check the IP address of the personal computer. "Scan Network"...

  • Page 206: Error Codes For Firmware Update Tool

    The firmware file may be damaged. [Invalid VFD firmware] 2000 to 2800 Download the firmware file from the Mitsubishi Electric FA The VFD firmware cannot be read correctly. Global Website again. Check that the inverters are connected via Ethernet and the...

  • Page 207: Help

    3.15 Help 3.15.1 FR Configurator2 help menu Software and inverter Instruction Manuals can be viewed in e-Manual Viewer. Use one of the following methods to start e Manual Viewer: • Select [FR Configurator2 Help...F1] in [Help] menu. • Click on the toolbar. •...

  • Page 208: Instruction Manual Of The Inverter] Menu

    3.15.2 [Instruction Manual of the inverter] menu The Help window shows the contents of the software and inverter's Instruction Manuals. There are following ways of displaying Help. • Select [Inverter 's Instruction Manual] in [Help] menu. • Double clicking a parameter on the parameter list will show the explanation of the selected parameter. B C D Symbol Name...

  • Page 209: Connection To Mitsubishi Electric Fa Global Website

    Select [Connect Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website...] in the [Help] menu to display the "Connection Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website" dialog. The Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website URL is initially set to the [URL]. Use this dialog to start up the web browser and access to Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website.
  • Page 210 • Internet connection is required to connect to the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. • When [OK] is clicked while the URL field is blank, the web browser starts up to access Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website. When [Connect Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website...] is selected next time, the URL of the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website is set in the field.

  • Page 211: Version Information

    3.15.4 Version information Go to [Help] and select [About...] to show the software version of the FR Configurator2. Symbol Name Function/description Version information Shows the version information of the FR Configurator2. Registration Shows the information registered during installation. Exits the version information window. Close button 3.
  • Page 212 3. FUNCTION 3.15 Help...
  • Page 213 3. FUNCTION 3.15 Help...
  • Page 214 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLE INDICATION Error code ................................214...

  • Page 215: Chapter 4 Trouble Indication

    TROUBLE INDICATION This chapter explains the trouble indications of this product. Always read the instructions before using the equipment. For the troubleshooting for firmware update, refer to page 204. Error code If an error occurs, the following error codes and error messages appear. 4.1.1 Communication error with the inverter NOTE...
  • Page 216 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure "Ethernet" is selected from the "PC-side port" drop-down list and "Not used" from the "Through" drop-down list. • FR-A800-E/F800-E Set the combination of "5001" (or "5002") and "45237" in any two parameters from Pr.1427 to Pr.1429.
  • Page 217 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure • Electromagnetic interference. • Cable is damaged or broken. • Reconnect or replace the cable. • The personal computer port is set • Activate the port using Device invalid or the port is broken. Manager, or replace the port.
  • Page 218 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure Invalid Ethernet port number or IP 0x01808008 address. The communication line cannot 0x01808009 Invalid communication port. Check the communication settings. be opened. 0x0180800C Invalid communication settings. 0x0180800D Invalid timeout value. 0x01808501 USB driver loading failed. USB communication was 0x01808502 The USB driver failed to open.
  • Page 219 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure • Set a larger value or "9999" in Pr.123 PU communication waiting • The settings of Pr.123 PU time setting and Pr.337 RS-485 communication waiting time communication waiting time Because of incorrect wiring, data setting and Pr.337 RS-485 setting.
  • Page 220 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure • Set Pr.77 Parameter write selection to other than "1". • Writing is disabled by Pr.77 • Enter the password in Pr.297 to The setting value cannot be Parameter write selection. unlock password protection. 0x80010014 written to the parameters to (Pr.77 = "1 (write disabled)")
  • Page 221 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure The remote password is not 0x80010029 Enter the correct password again. correct. Enter the password again after 1 0x8001002A minutes. A remote password is set for a Enter the password again after 5 0x8001002B device connected via Ethernet, but minutes.
  • Page 222 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure The time cannot be set if the Set appropriate time in Pr.1006 to 0x80020009 difference with the inverter time Real time clock setting error Pr.1008 of the inverter. is 10 years or more. The communication port is set •...
  • Page 223 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure • Electromagnetic interference. • Cable is damaged or broken. • Reconnect or replace the cable. • The personal computer port is set • Activate the port using Device invalid or the port is broken. Manager, or replace the port.

  • Page 224: Communication Error With The Got

    Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Countermeasure Communication was not PROFINET is selected in any of Do not set "34962" in any of Pr.1427 0x90010101 established with the inverter Pr.1427 to Pr.1430 Ethernet to Pr.1430 Ethernet function within the timeout time. function selection.
  • Page 225 Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Solution An unexpected error occurred in 0x8011000B Protocol type error Check for protocol type. S/W. An unexpected error occurred in Check for the host name of the 0x8011000C Host name error S/W. connected GOT. An unexpected error occurred in 0x8011000D Socket port number error...

  • Page 226: List Of Errors Related To Functional Safety

    Error code (HEX) Error message Possible cause Solution An unexpected error occurred in Check that the GOT is connected to 0x80112405 Network error S/W. the network. Check that the GOT is not making a An unexpected error occurred in Connected socket forced 0x80112406 communication in other connection S/W.
  • Page 227 Error code (HEX) Error message Countermeasure 0xA001**16 0xA002**16 • Retry the operation interrupted by the fault. Safety parameter settings are corrupt. • Perform safety parameter clear. 0xA001**17 0xA002**17 If the problem still persists after taking the above measure, contact your sales representative. 0xA001**18 A safety parameter clearing error occurred.
  • Page 228 REVISIONS *The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Revision date *Manual number Revision First edition Jul. 2013 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-A (Ver.1.00 supported) Jun. 2013 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-B Added • Compatibility with the FR-A802 (Ver.1.03D supported) Mar 2015 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-C Added •...
  • Page 229 Revision date Manual number Revision Dec. 2019 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-P Added • Compatibility with the 800 series (FR-E800, A872, and B4) • Compatibility with the 700 series (FR-D700-G) (Ver.1.19V supported) Jan. 2020 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-Q Added • AI fault diagnosis (Ver.1.20W supported) Feb. 2020 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-R Edited •...
  • Page 230 IB(NA)-0600516ENG-X(2201)MEE Specifications subject to change without notice.

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