Tips And Tricks - GE AF-600 FP Operating Instructions Manual

How to Operate the Frequenc...
Bus termination
The RS-485 bus must be terminated by a resistor network
at both ends. If the drive is the first or the last device in
the RS-485 loop, set the switch S801 on the control card
for ON.
For more information, see the paragraph Switches S201,
S202, and S801.
5.1.4 How to Connect a PC to the Drive
NOTE
The USB connection is galvanically isolated from the
supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
The USB connection is connected to protection earth on
the drive. Use only an isolated laptop as PC connection to
the USB connector on the drive.
Illustration 5.2 For control cable connections, see section on
Control Terminals.
5.1.5 PC Software Tools
PC-based Drive Control Tool DCT 10
All Frequency converters are equipped with a serial
communication port. GE provides a PC tool for communi-
cation between PC and frequency converter, PC-based
Drive Control Tool DCT 10. Please check the section on
Available Literature for detailed information on this tool.
Drive Control Tool DCT 10
DCT 10 has been designed as an easy to use interactive
tool for setting parameters in our frequency converters. .
The DCT 10 Drive Control Tool will be useful for:
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Planning a communication network off-line. DCT
10 contains a complete frequency converter
database
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Commissioning frequency converters on line
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Saving settings for all frequency converters
AF-600 FP High Power Operating Instructions
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Drive Control Tool DCT 10 software supports Profibus DP-
V1 via a Master class 2 connection. It makes it possible to
on line read/write parameters in a frequency converter via
the Profibus network. This will eliminate the need for an
extra communication network.
Save frequency converter settings:
1.
2.
3.
4.
All parameters are now stored in the PC.
Load frequency converter settings:
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2.
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5.
All parameter settings are now transferred to the
frequency converter.
A separate manual for Drives Control Tool DCT 10 Software
is availablefrom GE or the web: www.geelectrical.com/drives.

5.1.6 Tips and Tricks

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Replacing a frequency converter in a network
Simple and accurate documentation of frequency
converter settings after commissioning.
Expanding an existing network
Future developed frequency converters will be
supported
Connect a PC to the unit via USB com port.
(NOTE: Use a PC, which is isolated from the
mains, in conjunction with the USB port. Failure
to do so may damage equipment.)
Open Drives Control Tool DCT 10 Software
Choose "Read from drive"
Choose "Save as"
Connect a PC to the frequency converter via USB
com port
Open Drives Control Tool DCT 10 software
Choose "Open"– stored files will be shown
Open the appropriate file
Choose "Write to drive"
For the majority of HVAC applications the Quick
Menu, Quick Set-up and Macros Set-up provides
the simplest and quickest access to all the typical
parameters required
Whenever possible, performing an auto tuning,
will ensure best shaft performance
Contrast of the display can be adjusted by
▲
pressing [Status] and [ ] for darker display or by
▼
pressing [Status] and [ ] for brighter display
Under [Quick Menu] and [Parameter Data Check]
all parameters that have been changed from
factory settings are displayed
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