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The amount of wait time is listed in the Discharge Time table. Failure to wait the specified time after power has been removed before doing service or repair could result in death or serious injury. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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S S afety VLT Refrigeration Drive Operating Instructions MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
2.5.3 Earthing (Grounding) of Screened Control Cables 2.5.4 Control Terminal Types 2.5.5 Wiring to Control Terminals 2.5.6 Control Terminal Functions 2.6 Serial Communication 2.7 Optional Equipment 2.7.1 Load Share Terminals 2.7.2 Regeneration Terminals MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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5.4 International/North American Default Parameter Settings 5.5 Parameter Menu Structure 5.5.1 Main Menu Structure 5.6 Remote Programming with MCT 10 Set-up Software 6 Application Examples 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Application Examples MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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9.1 Start Up and Operation 10 Specifications 10.1 Power-dependent Specifications 10.2 General Technical Data 10.3 Fuse Tables 10.3.1 Protection 10.3.2 Fuse Selection 10.3.3 Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) 10.3.4 Connection Tightening Torques Index MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Contact the local Danfoss supplier or visit the Danfoss website: Illustration 1.3 Frequency Converter Block Diagram www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/ Documentations/VLT+Technical+Documen- tation.htm, for downloads or additional information. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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• User interface and external commands are monitored and performed • Status output and control can be provided Table 1.2 Legend to Illustration 1.3 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
N N ormal Overload [kW] 400 V 480 V 525 V 690 V Table 1.3 kW Rated Frequency Converters Normal Overload [HP ] 460 V 575 V Table 1.4 HP Rated Frequency Converters MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Select the best possible operation site by considering the Voltage [V] Altitude restrictions following (see details on the following pages and the 380-480 At altitudes above 3 km, contact Danfoss regarding respective Design Guides): PELV • Ambient operating temperature...
Specific heatsink temperature exceeded (power size dependent) Illustration 2.1 Recommended Lifting Method • Specific Power Card ambient temperature exceeded (power size dependent) • Specific Control Card ambient temperature exceeded MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Failure to isolate power, motor and control wiring could result in less than optimum frequency converter and associated equipment performance. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Illustration 2.3 Example of Proper Electrical Installation Using Illustration 2.4. If not factory supplied, fuses must Conduit be provided by the installer as part of installation. See maximum fuse ratings in 10.3.1 Protection. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
A dedicated earth wire (ground wire) is required for input power, motor power and control wiring • Use the clamps provided with the equipment for proper earth connections (ground connections) MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
(grounding) points as shown in Illustration 2.5. (grounding) points as shown in Illustration 2.6. I I llustration 2.5 Earthing (Grounding) Points for IP20 (Chassis) Illustration 2.6 Earthing (Grounding) for IP21/54 Enclosures. Enclosures MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
(ground) capacity currents in accordance with IEC 61800-3. • Connect 3-phase AC input power wiring to terminals L1, L2, and L3 (see Illustration 2.13) MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
• Some options available for ordering with the unit Table 2.11 may provide additional terminals. See the manual provided with the equipment option MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Terminal 53 default is for a speed reference signal To prevent impedance mismatch, always use the same in open loop set in 16-61 Terminal 53 Switch type of cable throughout the entire network. When Setting MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
A terminal cover, supplied with the frequency converter, must be installed to maintain the IP20 rating of the enclosure. Illustration 2.22 shows both the covered and uncovered terminals. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
These values are needed to program motor nameplate data later. Confirm that the supply voltage matches voltage of frequency converter and motor. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Check that the unit is mounted solidly or that shock mounts are used, as necessary • Check for an unusual amount of vibration Table 3.1 Start Up Check List MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
At start-up the FC 103 asks the user run the VLT Drive following screen: Application Guide or to skip it (until it has been run, the FC 103 will ask every time at start-up), thereafter in the MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Illustration 3.4 Min. time between two starts Compressor pack set-up As an example, see screens below for a compressor pack set-up: Voltage and frequency set-up Illustration 3.8 Illustration 3.5 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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(such as a pack controller) which gives the frequency converter e.g. 0-10 V, 4-20 mA or FC 103 Lon. The frequency converter will change its speed depending upon this reference signal. Illustration 3.13 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Illustration 3.17 Select unit and conversion from pressure Set high/low limit for setpoint Illustration 3.15 Illustration 3.18 Select fixed or floating setpoint Set cut out/in value Illustration 3.16 Illustration 3.19 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Info: Connect accordingly Illustration 3.24 Illustration 3.22 The Application Guide can be cancelled at any time by pressing [Back]. The Application Guide can be re-entered through the Quick Menu: Illustration 3.25 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Danfoss 0-0* Basic Settings and press [OK]. bypass, no jumper wire is required. 3-02 Minimum Reference 3-03 Maximum Reference 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
[ ] to full speed. Moving the cursor left of the The test will run automatically and indicate when decimal point provides quicker input changes. it is complete. Note any acceleration problems. Press [Off]. Note any deceleration problems. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Press [Auto On]. Ensure that external control functions are properly wired to the frequency converter and all programming is completed. Apply an external run command. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Navigation keys for programming functions, moving the display cursor, and speed control in local operation. Also included are the status indicator lights. Operational mode keys and reset. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
For details about the frequency converter before it entered the alarm mode, select the alarm number using the navigation keys and press [OK]. Table 4.2 Function Description Menu Keys MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
LCP memory ALARM A fault condition causes the red alarm light to flash and an alarm text is displayed. Table 4.4 Indicator Lights Functions MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Initialisation can be through 14-22 Operation Mode or manually. • Initialisation using 14-22 Operation Mode does not change frequency converter data such as operating hours, serial communication selections, MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
4-** Limits / Warnings indicating the procedure is complete. 5-** Digital In/Out Illustration 5.9 Illustration 5.8 shows the wiring connections used to enable this set up. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Select Q5-2 Since Factory Setting to view all Frequency programming changes or Q5-1 Last 10 Changes 3-03 Maximum 50 Hz 60 Hz for the most recent. Reference 3-04 Reference External/Preset Function MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Press and hold [Main Menu] to enter a parameter number for direct access to that parameter • Details for common application set ups are provided in 6 Application Examples MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
VLT Refrigeration Drive Operating Instructions 5.6 Remote Programming with MCT 10 Set- up Software Danfoss has a software program available for developing, storing, and transferring frequency converter programming. The MCT 10 Set-up Software allows the user to connect a PC to the frequency converter and perform live programming rather than using the LCP.
A IN A IN Notes/comments: A IN A OUT A OUT -10 - +10V U - I Table 6.1 AMA with T27 Connected Table 6.3 Analog Speed Reference (Voltage) MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
27 is A IN not needed. A IN A OUT Latched Start (18) Stop Inverse (27) Illustration 6.2 Latched Start/Stop Inverse Table 6.5 Start/Stop Command with Safe Stop MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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+10 V D IN A IN D IN A IN +10 V A OUT A IN A IN A OUT Table 6.8 External Alarm Reset Table 6.10 Speed Up/Down MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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D IN +10 V A IN A IN A OUT RS-485 Table 6.11 RS-485 Network Connection CAUTION Thermistors must use reinforced or double insulation to meet PELV insulation requirements. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Coast Coast inverse was selected as a function for a digital input (parameter group 5-1* Digital Inputs). The corresponding terminal is not connected. • Coast activated by serial communication MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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The feedback value matches The frequency converter saves the actual the setpoint value. reference. Changing the reference is now only possible via terminal functions speed up and speed down. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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The frequency converter can then be reset manually by pressing [Reset] or remotely by control terminals or serial communication. T T able 7.3 Operation Status MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Illustration 8.2 A trip can be reset in any of 4 ways: • • Press [Reset] • Digital reset input command • Serial communication reset input command • Auto reset MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Warn. Alarm Hand Auto Off Reset Illustration 8.3 W W arn. LED Alarm LED Warning Alarm ON (Flashing) Trip-Lock ON (Flashing) Table 8.1 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Overload of Digital Output On X30/6 5-32 Term X30/6 Digi Out (MCB 101) Overload of Digital Output On X30/7 5-33 Term X30/7 Digi Out (MCB 101) Pwr. card supply 24 V supply low MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Pwr.card supply Pwr.card temp Illegal PS config New spare parts New Type Code Table 8.2 Alarm/Warning Code List (X) Dependent on parameter Cannot be Auto reset via 14-20 Reset Mode MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
The intermediate circuit voltage (DC) is lower than the low voltage warning limit. The limit is dependent on the frequency converter voltage rating. The unit is still active. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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If 8-04 Control Word Timeout Function is set to Stop and Trip, a warning appears and the frequency converter ramps down until it trips then displays an alarm. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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The fieldbus on the communication option card is not resistor, even if it is inactive. working. Remove power to the frequency converter and remove the brake resistor. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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H082x: option in slot x has issued a powerup-wait Check for loose or missing wiring 2096-2104 H983x: option in slot x has issued a legal It may be necessary to contact the Danfoss supplier or powerup-wait service department. Note the code number for further 2304 Could not read any data from power EEPROM troubleshooting directions.
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The settings for motor voltage, motor current, and motor this warning would result. Also, check the IGBT thermal power are wrong. Check the settings in parameters 1-20 to sensor. 1-25. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Reset the unit to clear the alarm. ALARM 81, CSIV corrupt CSIV file has syntax errors. ALARM 82, CSIV parameter error CSIV failed to init a parameter. ALARM 85, Dang fail PB Profibus/Profisafe Error. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Terminal reference active in parameter connection correct? Scaling of group 3-1* References. Check for terminals correct? Reference signal correct wiring. Check scaling of available? terminals. Check reference signal. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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If imbalance leg stays on same converters position: U to V, V to W, W to U. output terminal, it is a problem with the unit. Contact the supplier. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Change switching pattern and acceptable limit certain frequencies) frequency in parameter group 14-0* Inverter Switching Increase Resonance Dampening in 1-64 Resonance Dampening Table 9.1 Troubleshooting MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
(lbs.) Weight, enclosure IP20 kg (lbs.) 62 (135) 125 (275) Efficiency 0.98 Output frequency 0-590 Hz *Normal overload=110% current for 60 s Table 10.1 Mains Supply 3x380-480 V AC MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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0.98 Output frequency 0-590 Hz Heatsink overtemp. trip 110 °C Power card ambient trip 75 °C *Normal overload=110% current for 60 s Table 10.2 Mains Supply 3x525-690 V AC MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
Input resistance, R aprrox. 4 kΩ All digital inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. Terminals 27 and 29 can also be programmed as output. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Terminal number 61 Common for terminals 68 and 69 The RS-485 serial communication circuit is functionally seated from other central circuits and galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV). MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Terminal number Output voltage 10.5 V 0.5 V Max. load 25 mA The 10 V DC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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The USB connection is not galvanically isolated from protection earth (ground). Use only isolated laptop/PC as connection to the USB connector on frequency converter or an isolated USB cable/converter. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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Monitoring of the intermediate circuit voltage ensures that the frequency converter trips if the intermediate circuit voltage is too low or too high. • The frequency converter is protected against earth (ground) faults on motor terminals U, V, W. MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
10.3.2 Fuse Selection Short-circuit Protection The frequency converter must be protected against short- Danfoss recommends using the following fuses which will circuit to avoid electrical or fire hazard. Danfoss ensure compliance with EN50178. In case of malfunction, recommends using the fuses mentioned below to protect...
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Warning And Alarm Definitions............55 Safety Inspection.................. 24 Wire Type And Ratings............... 13 Screened Control Cables..............20 Wiring To Control Terminals............. 22 Serial Communication......... 5, 20, 21, 36, 50, 53, 22 MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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I I ndex VLT Refrigeration Drive Operating Instructions MG16J102 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark inverter.ru (812) 702-47-50...
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