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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.5.6 Multi-pump monitoring....................39 3.5.7 Fieldbus data monitoring ....................40 3.5.8 Temperature inputs monitoring ..................41 Vacon HVAC Application - Application parameter lists ..........42 3.6.1 Column explanations ...................... 43 3.6.2 Parameter programming....................44 3.6.3 Group 3.1: Motor settings ....................48 3.6.4 Group 3.2: Start/Stop setup ....................
  • Page 4 • 1 3.6.11 Group 3.9: Protections ....................66 3.6.12 Group 3.10: Automatic reset ................... 69 3.6.13 Group 3.11: Timer functions ................... 70 3.6.14 Group 3.12: PID-controller 1................... 74 3.6.15 Group 3.13: PID-controller 2................... 80 3.6.16 Group 3.14: Multi-pump ....................82 3.6.17 Group 3.16: Fire mode.....................

  • Page 5: Vacon 100 - Startup

    RESET the Wizard. If pressed at the first question, the Startup Wizard will be cancelled. Once you have connected power to your Vacon 100 frequency converter, follow these instructions to easily set up your drive. NOTE! You can have your AC drive equipped with a keypad with either a graphical or an LCD display.

  • Page 6: Pid Mini-Wizard

    • 3 Vacon 100 - Startup Run Startup Wizard? Push the OK button unless you want to set all parameter values manually. Pump Choose your process Set value for Motor nominal speed Range: 24...19,200 rpm (according to nameplate) Set value for Motor nominal current...

  • Page 7: Multi-Pump Mini-Wizard

    If Autochange function is enabled the following three questions will appear. If Autochange will not be used the Wizard jumps directly to question 21. 0 = Disabled Include FC 1 = Enabled Autochange interval 0.0...3000.0 h Autochange: Frequency limit 0.00...50.00 Hz 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 8: Fire Mode Wizard

    • 5 Vacon 100 - Startup Bandwidth 0...100% Bandwidth delay 0...3600 s After this, the keypad will show the digital input and relay output configuration done by the application (graphical keypad only). Write these values down for future reference.

  • Page 9: Keypad Of The Drive

    • 6 EYPAD OF THE DRIVE The control keypad is the interface between the Vacon 100 frequency converter and the user. With the control keypad it is possible to control the speed of a motor, to supervise the state of the equipment and to set the frequency converter's parameters.

  • Page 10: Vacon Keypad With Graphical Display

    • 7 Keypad of the drive Vacon keypad with graphical display The graphical keypad features an LCD display and 9 buttons. 2.1.1 Keypad display The keypad display indicates the status of the motor and the drive and any irregularities in motor or drive functions.
  • Page 11 2. Push the Arrow up or the Arrow down button to select Local/Remote and confirm with the OK button. 3. On the next display, select Local or Remote and again confirm with the OK button. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 12 • 9 Keypad of the drive 4. The display will return to the same location as it was when the Loc/Rem button was pushed. However, if the Remote control place was changed to Local (Keypad) you will be prompted for keypad reference.
  • Page 13 Motor nominal power (P3.1.1.6) Motor nominal frequency (P3.1.1.2) Motor cos phii (P3.1.1.5) Switching frequency (P3.1.2.1) Motor current limit (P3.1.1.7) Stall current limit (P3.9.5) Stall time limit (P3.9.13) Stall frequency (P3.9.14) Maximum frequency (P3.3.2) 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 14 • 11 Keypad of the drive 2.1.2.5 Help texts The graphical keypad features instant help and information displays for various items. All parameters offer an instant help display. Select Help and press the OK button. Text information is also available for faults, alarms and the startup wizard.

  • Page 15: Vacon Keypad With Text Segment Display

    Back/Reset button. Indicators: Indicators: Status Alarm, Fault READY STOP ALARM FAULT Group or parameter name Menu location KEYPAD Indicators: Indicators: Direction Control place 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 16: Using The Keypad

    • 13 Keypad of the drive 2.2.2 Using the keypad 2.2.2.1 Editing values Change value of a parameter following the procedure below: 1. Locate the parameter. 2. Enter the Edit mode by pressing OK. 3. Set new value with the arrow buttons up/down. You can also move from digit to digit with the arrow buttons left/right if the value is numerical and change then the value with the arrow buttons up/down.
  • Page 17 Keypad reference after having pressed the OK button. If other control places or reference values are used the display will show Frequency reference which is not editable. 11090.emf Figure 11. Accessing Control page 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 18: Menu Structure

    • 15 Keypad of the drive Menu structure Click on and select the item you wish to receive more information about (electronic manual). Table 1. Keypad menus Quick setup See Chapter 3.4. Monitor Multi-monitor* Basic Timer functions PID Controller 1...

  • Page 19: Quick Setup

    Monitoring of values related to the use of several drives. See Chapter 3.5.6. Fieldbus data Fieldbus data shown as monitor values for debugging purposes at e.g. fieldbus commissioning. See Chapter 3.5.7. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 20: Parameters

    • 17 Keypad of the drive 2.3.3 Parameters Through this submenu, you can reach the application parameter groups and parameters. More information on parameters in Chapter 3. 2.3.4 Diagnostics Under this menu, you can find Active faults, Reset faults, Fault history, Counters and Software info.
  • Page 21 (text keypad) Power on time Power on time in hours, V4.4.14 hh:min:ss (text keypad) minutes and seconds. Start command The number of times the V4.4.15 2295 counter power unit has been started. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 22 • 19 Keypad of the drive 2.3.4.5 Trip counters Table 3: Diagnostics menu, Trip counters parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description Resettable energy counter. NOTE FOR TEXT KEYPAD: The highest energy unit shown on the standard keypad is . Should the counted energy exceed 999.9...

  • Page 23: I/O And Hardware

    As an option board is removed, info text F39 Device removed will appear on the display. See Table 74. Menu Function Note Slot D Settings Option board related settings. Monitoring Monitor option board-related info. Slot E Settings Option board related settings. Monitoring Monitor option board-related info. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 24 • 21 Keypad of the drive 2.3.5.3 Real time clock Table 6: I/O and Hardware menu, Real time clock parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description Status of battery. 1 = Not installed M5.5.1 Battery state 2205 2 = Installed 3 = Change battery M5.5.2...
  • Page 25 Set the time until the backlight of the display turns P5.7.5 Backlight time off (0...60 min). If set to 0 s, backlight is always on. * Only available with graphical keypad 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 26 • 23 Keypad of the drive 2.3.5.6 Fieldbus Parameters related to different fieldbus boards can also be found in the I/O and Hardware menu. These parameters are explained in more detail in the respective fieldbus manual. Submenu level 1...
  • Page 27 Status word BACnet/IP Settings Instance number Communication timeout Protocol in use BBMD IP BBMD Port Time to live Monitoring Fieldbus protocol status Communication status Actual instance number Control word Status word 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 28 • 25 Keypad of the drive * Will appear only after connection has been established Table 11: RS-485 common settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = No protocol 4 = Modbus RTU P5.8.1.1 Protocol 2208 5 = N2 9 = BACnet MSTP Table 12: ModBus RTU parameters (This table is only visible when P5.8.1.1 Protocol = 4/...
  • Page 29 M5.8.3.2.6 Status word 16#0 2398 Status word Table 18: Ethernet common settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Fixed IP P5.9.1.1 IP address mode 2482 1 = DHCP with AutoIP 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 30 • 27 Keypad of the drive Table 19: Fixed IP Index Parameter Unit Default Description The parameter is in use P5.9.1.2.1 IP address 192.168.0.10 2529 if P5.9.1.1 = 0/Fixed IP The parameter is in use P5.9.1.2.2 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 2530 if P5.9.1.1 = 0/Fixed IP...

  • Page 31: User Settings

    Active set-Set 2 2494 parameters to the selected set. Starts comparing P6.6.3 Active set-Defaults 2495 parameters to the selected set. Starts comparing P6.6.4 Active set-Keypad set 2496 parameters to the selected set. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 32: Favourites

    • 29 Keypad of the drive 2.3.7 Favourites NOTE! This menu is not available in text keypad. Favourites are typically used to collect a set of parameters or monitoring signals from any of the keypad menus. You can add items or parameters to the Favourites folder, see Chapter 2.1.2.6.

  • Page 33: Vacon Hvac Application

    Chapter 3.7. Specific functions of Vacon HVAC application The Vacon HVAC application is an easy-to-use application for not only basic Pump and Fan applications where only one motor and one drive is needed but also offers extensive possibilities for PID control.

  • Page 34: Example Of Control Connections

    Serial bus, negative 1 or 2 RS485 Serial bus, positive Selectable with DIP switches, see Vacon 100 Installation Manual. Digital inputs can be isolated from ground. See Chapter 3.3. Tel. +358 (0) 201 2121 • Fax +358 (0)201 212 205...
  • Page 35 Relay board 2 From term. From term. Default Terminal Signal RO1/1 NC RO1/2 CM Relay output 1 RO1/3 NO RO2/1 NC RO2/2 CM Relay output 2 FAULT RO2/3 NO TI1+ Thermistor input TI1- 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 36: Isolating Digital Inputs From Ground

    • 33 Vacon HVAC Application Isolating digital inputs from ground The digital inputs (terminals 8-10 and 14-16) on the standard I/O board can also be isolated from ground by setting the dip switch on the control board to position OFF.

  • Page 37: Hvac Application - Quick Setup Parameter Group

    3000.0 20.0 minimum to zero frequency. Selection of remote control place (start/stop) P1.15 Remote control place 1 = I/O 2 = Fieldbus 0 = Disabled P1.16 Automatic reset 1 = Enabled 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 38 • 35 Vacon HVAC Application Table 30: Quick setup parameter group 0 = Inactive P1.17 PID Mini-Wizard * 1803 1 = Activate See Chapter 1.2. 0 = Inactive P1.18 Multi-Pump Wizard * 1 = Activate See Chapter 1.3. 0 = Inactive P1.19...

  • Page 39: Monitor Group

    Vacon HVAC Application vacon • 36 Monitor group Vacon 100 AC drive provides you with a possibility to monitor the actual values of parameters and signals as well as statuses and measurements. Some of the values to be monitored are customizable.
  • Page 40 • 37 Vacon HVAC Application Table 31: Monitoring menu items Code Monitoring value Unit Description The fault code of latest activated fault that V2.2.18 Last active fault has not been reset. 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled V2.2.19 Fire mode status...

  • Page 41: Timer Functions Monitoring

    Remaining time on timer if active V2.3.8 Timer 2 1448 Remaining time on timer if active V2.3.9 Timer 3 1449 Remaining time on timer if active V2.3.10 Real time clock 1450 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 42: Pid1 Controller Monitoring

    • 39 Vacon HVAC Application 3.5.4 PID1 controller monitoring Table 33: PID1-controller value monitoring Code Monitoring value Unit Description V2.4.1 PID1 setpoint Varies Process units selected with parameter V2.4.2 PID1 feedback Varies Process units selected with parameter V2.4.3 PID1 error value...

  • Page 43: Fieldbus Data Monitoring

    V2.8.11 FB Status Word or profile the data can be modified before sent to the FB. Actual speed in %. 0 and 100% correspond to minimum and maximum frequencies V2.8.12 FB speed actual respectively. This is continuously updated depending on the momentary min and max frequencies and the output frequency.

  • Page 44: Temperature Inputs Monitoring

    • 41 Vacon HVAC Application 3.5.8 Temperature inputs monitoring This menu is only visible if there is an option card installed having temperature measurement inputs, such as the OPT-BJ option cards. Table 37: Temperature inputs monitoring Index Parameter Unit...

  • Page 45: Vacon Hvac Application - Application Parameter Lists

    Parameters for multi-pump usage. Group 3.16: Fire mode Parameters for Fire Mode. Group 3.17 Application Settings Parameters for configuring an digital output giving Group 3.18 kWh Pulse Output pulses corresponding to the kWh counter. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 46: Column Explanations

    • 43 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.1 Column explanations Code = Location indication on the keypad; Shows the operator the parameter number. Parameter = Name of parameter = Minimum value of parameter = Maximum value of parameter Unit = Unit of parameter value; Given if available...

  • Page 47: Parameter Programming

    ‘DigIN / dI’ stand for digital input. ‘Slot_’ refers to the board; A and B are Vacon AC drive standard boards, D and E are option boards (see Figure 14). See Chapter 3.6.2.3. The number after the board letter refers to the respective terminal on the selected board.
  • Page 48 • 45 Vacon HVAC Application EXAMPLE: Control signal 2 A You want to connect the (parameter P3.5.1.2) to digital input DI2 on Standard I/O board. 3.6.2.1 Example programming with graphical keypad Control signal 2 A Locate the parameter (P3.5.1.2) on the keypad.
  • Page 49 ‘A’ with the arrow buttons. Then press the arrow button right. Now the terminal number blinks. Connect the Control signal 2 A parameter (P3.5.1.2) to terminal DI2 by setting the terminal number to ‘2’. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 50 • 47 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.2.3 Descriptions of signal sources: Table 39. Descriptions of signal sources Source Function Slot0 1 = Always FALSE, 2-9 = Always TRUE SlotA Number corresponds to digital input in the slot. SlotB Number corresponds to digital input in the slot.

  • Page 51: Group 3.1: Motor Settings

    Maximum motor current P3.1.1.7 Motor current limit Varies Varies Varies from AC drive. Select what motor type is used. P3.1.1.8 Motor type 0 = asynchronous induction motor, 1 = PM synchronous motor. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 52 • 49 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.3.2 Motor Control Settings Table 41: Advanced motor settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description Motor noise can be minimised using a high switching frequency. Increasing the switching frequency reduces the P3.1.2.1 Switching frequency Varies Varies capacity of the drive.
  • Page 53 I/f Start function is P3.1.1.2 activated. Defines the current that is fed to the motor when I/f P3.1.2.22 I/f Start Currency start function is activated, in percentage of the nominal current. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 54: Group 3.2: Start/Stop Setup

    Unit Default Description Selection of remote control place (start/stop). Can be used to change back to Remote control remote control from Vacon P3.2.1 place Live e.g. in case of a broken panel. 0 = I/O control 1 = Fieldbus control...

  • Page 55: Group 3.3: Control Reference Settings

    The frequency reference can be P3.3.6 Keypad reference 0.00 P3.3.2 0.00 adjusted on the keypad with this parameter. Motor rotation when control place is keypad P3.3.7 Keypad direction 0 = Forward 1 = Reverse 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 56 • 53 Vacon HVAC Application Table 43: Control reference settings Selects function for Run state & Reference copy when changing Keypad reference to Keypad control: P3.3.8 copy 0 = Copy reference 1 = Copy ref & Run State 2 = No copying...
  • Page 57 P3.3.22 Reverse direction 15530 reverse prevented if there is a risk of causing damage to the process by running in reverse. 0 = Reverse allowed 1 = Reverse prevented 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 58: Group 3.4: Ramp & Brakes Setup

    • 55 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.6 Group 3.4: Ramp & Brakes Setup Two ramps are available (two sets of acceleration time, deceleration time and ramp shape). The second ramp can be activated by a digital input. NOTE! Ramp 2 always has higher priority and is used if a digital input for ramp selection is activated or Ramp 2 threshold is smaller than RampFreqOut.

  • Page 59: Group 3.5: I/O Configuration

    See above FALSE = No boost P3.5.1.21 PID1 setpoint boost DigIN Slot0.1 1047 TRUE = Boost FALSE = Setpoint 1 P3.5.1.22 PID1 select setpoint DigIN Slot0.1 1046 TRUE = Setpoint 2 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 60 • 57 Vacon HVAC Application Table 45: Digital input settings FALSE = PID2 in stop mode TRUE = PID2 regulating P3.5.1.23 PID2 start signal DigIN Slot0.2 1049 This parameter will have no effect if PID2 controller is not enabled in the Basic menu for...
  • Page 61 0 = 0…10 V / 0…20 mA P3.5.2.27 AI5 signal range 1 = 2…10 V / 4…20 mA P3.5.2.28 AI5 custom. min -160.00 160.00 0.00 20% = 4-20 mA / 2-10 V 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 62 • 59 Vacon HVAC Application Table 46: Analogue input settings P3.5.2.29 AI5 custom. max -160.00 160.00 100.00 Custom range max setting 0 = Normal P3.5.2.30 AI5 signal inversion 1 = Signal inverted AnIN See P3.5.2.13. P3.5.2.31 AI6 signal selection Slot0.1...
  • Page 63 0.00 11005 See P3.5.3.2.2. P3.5.3.2.6 Basic R02 OFF delay 0.00 320.00 0.00 11006 See P3.5.3.2.3. See P3.5.3.2.1. P3.5.3.2.7 Basic R03 function 11007 Not visible if only 2 output relays are installed 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 64 8 = Motor voltage (0-U nMotor ) 9 = DC link voltage (0-1000V) P3.5.4.1.1 AO1 function feed- 10050 10 = PID1 output (0-100%) back 11 = PID2 output (0-100%) 12 = ProcessDataIn1 13 = ProcessDataIn2 14 = ProcessDataIn3 15 = ProcessDataIn4...
  • Page 65 Unit Default Description Shows only parameters for existing outputs in slot D/E. Application dynamic Selections as in Basic AO1 output list Not visible if no analogue output exists in slot D/E. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 66: Group 3.6: Fieldbus Data Mapping

    • 63 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.8 Group 3.6: Fieldbus Data Mapping Table 51: Fieldbus data mapping Index Parameter Unit Default Description Data sent to fieldbus can be chosen with parameter and monitor value ID numbers. Fieldbus data out 1 P3.6.1...

  • Page 67: Group 3.7: Prohibit Frequencies

    Prohibit frequency P3.7.6 0,00 320,00 0,00 0 = Not used range 3 high limit Multiplier of the currently P3.7.7 Ramp time factor 10,0 Times selected ramp time between prohibit frequency limits. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 68: Group 3.8: Limit Supervisions

    • 65 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.10 Group 3.8: Limit supervisions Choose here: 1. One or two (P3.8.1/P3.8.5) signal values for supervision. 2. Whether the low or high limits are supervised (P3.8.2/P3.8.6) 3. The actual limit values (P3.8.3/P3.8.7). 4. The hystereses for the set limit values (P3.8.4/P3.8.8).

  • Page 69: Group 3.9: Protections

    The thermal stage of the motor can be monitored on the control keypad display. See Chapter 3.5. If you use long motor cables (max. 100 m) together with small drives (≤ 1.5 kW) the motor current measured by the drive can be much higher than the actual motor current due to capacitive currents in the motor cable.
  • Page 70 If other than nominal motor is used with the drive, the accuracy of the torque calculation decreases. If you use long motor cables (max. 100 m) together with small drives (≤ 1.5 kW) the motor current measured by the drive can be much higher than the actual motor current due to capacitive currents in the motor cable.
  • Page 71 Fault response for Temperature Fault. 0 = No response P3.9.28 TempFault Response Fault 1 = Alarm 2 = Fault (Stop according to stop mode) 3 = Fault (Stop by coasting) 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 72: Group 3.10: Automatic Reset

    • 69 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.12 Group 3.10: Automatic reset Table 56: Autoreset settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Disabled P3.10.1 Automatic reset 1 = Enabled The start mode for Automatic reset is selected with this P3.10.2...

  • Page 73: Group 3.11: Timer Functions

    3.6.13 Group 3.11: Timer functions The time functions (Time Channels) in the Vacon 100 give you the possibility to program functions to be controlled by the internal RTC (Real Time Clock). Practically every function that can be controlled by a digital input can also be controlled by a Time Channel. Instead of having an external PLC controlling a digital input you can program the "closed"...
  • Page 74 • 71 Vacon HVAC Application Timers Timers can be used to set a Time Channel active during a certain time by command from a digital input (or a Time Channel). Remaining time Time Activation Duration 9137.emf 9137.emf Figure 16. Activation signal comes from a digital input or " a virtual digital input" such as a Time channel.
  • Page 75 1467 See above Select affected time channel (1-3) 0 = Not used P3.11.1.5 Assign to channel 1468 1 = Time channel 1 2 = Time channel 2 3 = Time channel 3 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 76 • 73 Vacon HVAC Application Table 57: Timer functions 3.11.2 INTERVAL 2 P3.11.2.1 ON time 00:00:00 23:59:59 hh:mm:ss 00:00:00 1469 See Interval 1 P3.11.2.2 OFF time 00:00:00 23:59:59 hh:mm:ss 00:00:00 1470 See Interval 1 P3.11.2.3 From day 1471 See Interval 1 P3.11.2.4...

  • Page 77: Group 3.12: Pid-Controller 1

    Basic settings Table 58: Index Parameter Unit Default Description If the value of the parameter is set to 100% a change of 10% in P3.12.1.1 PID gain 0.00 1000.00 100.00 the error value causes the controller output to change by 10%.
  • Page 78 13 = ProcessDataIn5 14 = ProcessDataIn6 15 = ProcessDataIn7 16 = ProcessDataIn8 AI’s and ProcessDataIn are handled as percent (0.00- 100.00%) and scaled according to Setpoint minimum and maximum. NOTE! ProcessDataIn use two decimals. Setpoint 1 mini- Minimum value at analogue P3.12.2.5...
  • Page 79 Setpoint 2 wake-up P3.12.2.18 15540 or as the relative setpoint. mode 0 = Absolute level 1 = Relative setpoint P3.12.2.19 Setpoint 2 boost -2.0 Varies 1078 See P3.12.2.11. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 80 11 = ProcessDataIn5 12 = ProcessDataIn6 13 = ProcessDataIn7 14 = ProcessDataIn8 AI’s and ProcessDataIn are handled as % (0.00-100.00%) and scaled according to Feedback min and max. NOTE! ProcessDataIn use two decimals. Feedback 1 Minimum value at analogue P3.12.3.4...
  • Page 81 The feedforward part does not use any feedback measurements of the actual controlled process value (water level in the example on page 103). Vacon feedforward control uses other measurements which are indirectly affecting the controlled process value.
  • Page 82 • 79 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.14.6 Pressure loss compensation Table 63: Index Parameter Unit Default Description Enables pressure loss compensation for setpoint 1. P3.12.6.1 Enable setpoint 1 1189 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Value added proportionally to the frequency.

  • Page 83: Group 3.13: Pid-Controller 2

    1646 See P3.13.2.4. selection Minimum value at analogue P3.13.2.8 Setpoint 2 minimum -200.00 200.00 0.00 1647 signal minimum. Maximum value at analogue P3.13.2.9 Setpoint 2 maximum -200.00 200.00 100.00 1648 signal maximum. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 84 • 81 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.15.3 Feedbacks For more detailed information, see Chapter 3.6.14. Table 66: Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.13.3.1 Feedback function 1650 P3.13.3.2 Feedback function gain -1000.0 1000.0 100.0 1651 Feedback 1 P3.13.3.3 1652 source selection Minimum value at analogue P3.13.3.4...

  • Page 85: Group 3.14: Multi-Pump

    4.5...5.5 bar motor disconnection or removal will not take place. With feedback outside the bandwidth, this time must P3.14.9 Bandwidth delay 3600 1098 pass before pumps are added or removed. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 86: Group 3.16: Fire Mode

    • 83 Vacon HVAC Application 3.6.17 Group 3.16: Fire mode Drive ignores all commands from keypad, fieldbuses and PC tool and runs at preset frequency when activated. If activated, alarm sign is shown on the keypad and warranty is void. In order...

  • Page 87: Group 3.17: Application Settings

    Table 71: kWh pulse output settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description Length of kWh pulse in P3.18.1 kWh pulse length 15534 milliseconds Indicates how often the kWh P3.18.2 kWh pulse resolution 15533 pulse must be triggered. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 88: Hvac Application - Additional Parameter Information

    Vacon HVAC Application HVAC Application - Additional parameter information Due to its user-friendliness and simplicity of use, the most parameters of the Vacon HVAC Application only require a basic description which is given in the parameter tables in Chapter 3.6.
  • Page 89 Stator voltage adjust parameter is used only when Permanent magnet motor (PM motor) has been selected for parameter P3.1.1.8. This parameter has no affect if Induction motor has been selected. With an induction motor in use, the value has been internally forced to 100% and it cannot be changed.
  • Page 90 • 87 Vacon HVAC Application Selection Selection name Note number CS1: Forward The functions take place when the contacts are closed. CS2: Backward Output frequency Set frequency 0 Hz Set frequency Run enable Ctrl signal 1 Ctrl signal 2...
  • Page 91 CS2 inactivates causing the frequency to drop to the frequency to 0. The run enable signal is configured with parameter P3.5.1.10. Start attempt with CS1 is not successful because Run enable signal is still FALSE. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 92 • 89 Vacon HVAC Application Selection Selection name Note number Shall be used to exclude the possibility of an unintentional CS1: Forward (edge) start. The Start/Stop contact must be opened before the CS2: Backward (edge) motor can be restarted.
  • Page 93 CS1 activates causing the output frequency to The attempt to start the drive through pushing rise again. The motor runs forward because CS2 the Start button is not successful because CS1 is is inactive. inactive. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 94 • 91 Vacon HVAC Application Selection Selection name Note number Shall be used to exclude the possibility of an unintentional CS1: Start (edge) start. The Start/Stop contact must be opened before the CS2: Reverse motor can be restarted. Output...
  • Page 95 Setting value 0.1…10 seconds for this parameter produces an S-shaped acceleration/ deceleration. The acceleration time is determined with parameters P3.4.2 and P3.4.3. See Figure 24. These parameters are used to reduce mechanical erosion and current spikes when the reference is changed. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 96 • 93 Vacon HVAC Application [Hz] P3.4.2, P3.4.3 P3.4.1 P3.4.1 11096.emf Figure 24. Acceleration/Deceleration (S-shaped) P3.4.12 LUX BRAKING Instead of DC braking, flux braking is a useful way to raise the braking capacity in cases where additional brake resistors are not needed.
  • Page 97 Activates if the signal value falls below or exceeds the set supervision limit (P3.8.3 or P3.8.7) depending on Limit supervision 2 the selected function. Start command active Start command is active. Reserved 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 98 • 95 Vacon HVAC Application Table 73. Output signals via RO1 Selection Selection name Description Fire mode ON RTC timer 1 control Time channel 1 is used. RTC timer 2 control Time channel 2 is used. RTC timer 3 control Time channel 3 is used.
  • Page 99 The cooling in stop stage is based on convection and the time constant is increased. See Figure 27. P3.9.10 OTOR THERMAL LOADABILITY Setting value to 130% means that the nominal temperature will be reached with 130% of motor nominal current. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 100 • 97 Vacon HVAC Application Motor temperature Trip area 105% Motor• Fault/alarm current P3.9.6 Time constant T *) Q = (I/I T ) 2 x (1-e -t/T ) Motor temperature Time Changes by motor size and adjusted with P3.9.9 11099.emf...
  • Page 101 ) this parameter is automatically restored to the default value. See page 66. Torque Par. P3.9.16 Par. P3.9.17 Underload area Fieldweakening 5 Hz point 11102.emf Figure 30. Setting of minimum load 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 102 • 99 Vacon HVAC Application P3.9.18 NDERLOAD PROTECTION IME LIMIT This time can be set between 2.0 and 600.0 s. This is the maximum time allowed for an underload state to exist. An internal up/down counter counts the accumulated underload time. If the underload counter value goes above this limit the protection will cause a trip according to parameter P3.9.15).
  • Page 103 Wait time P3.10.3 P3.10.3 P3.10.3 Fault trigger Alarm Reset 1 Reset 2 Autoreset Trial time Trial time P3.10.4 Fault active Number of trials: (P3.10.5 = 2) 11104.emf Figure 32. Automatic reset function 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 104 • 101 Vacon HVAC Application P3.12.1.9 EAD BAND HYSTERESIS P3.12.1.10 EAD BAND DELAY The PID controller output is locked if the actual value stays within the deadband area around the reference for a predefined time. This function will prevent unnecessary movement and wear on actuators, e.g.
  • Page 105 The feedforward part does not use any feedback measurements of the actual controlled process value (water level in the example on page 103). Vacon feedforward control uses other measurements which are indirectly affecting the controlled process value.
  • Page 106 • 103 Vacon HVAC Application Level ref Outflow control Level control 11107.emf Figure 35. Feedforward control P3.12.5.1 NABLE PROCESS SUPERVISION Actual value Upper limit P3.12.5.2) Reference Lower limit (P3.12.5.3) Delay (P3.12.5.4) Regulating mode Alarm or fault 11108.emf Figure 36. Process supervision Upper and lower limits around the reference are set.
  • Page 107 (Position 2). However, sensors might, for example, be placed directly after the pump. This will give the right pressure directly after the pump, but farther down in the pipe the pressure will drop depending on the flow. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 108 • 105 Vacon HVAC Application P3.12.6.1 NABLE SETPOINT P3.12.6.2 ETPOINT MAX COMPENSATION The sensor is placed in Position 1. The pressure in the pipe will remain constant when we have no flow. However, with flow, the pressure will drop farther down in the pipe. This can be compensated by raising the setpoint as the flow increases.
  • Page 109 (parameters P3.5.1.25 to P3.5.1.28). If the input is closed (TRUE) the motor is available for the Multi Pump system, otherwise it will not be connected by the Multi Pump logic. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 110 • 107 Vacon HVAC Application EXAMPLE OF THE INTERLOCK LOGIC: If the motor starting order is 1->2->3->4->5 Now, the interlock of motor 3 is removed, i.e. the value of parameter P3.5.1.27 is set to FALSE, the order changes to: 1->2->4->5...
  • Page 111 Figure 41 below. Every motor is controlled with one relay but the contactor logic takes care that the first connected motor is always connected to the drive and next to the mains. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 112 • 109 Vacon HVAC Application Mains K1.1 K2.1 K3.1 Motor 1 Motor 2 Motor 3 Motor 1 control Motor 2 control Motor 3 control from relay from relay from relay K1.1 K2.1 K3.1 K1.1 K2.1 K3.1 11113.emf Figure 41.
  • Page 113 Starting order/priority of motors: 1->2->3->4->5 --> Autochange --> Starting order/priority of motors: 2->3->4->5->1 --> Autochange --> Starting order/priority of motors: 3->4->5->1->2 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 114: Hvac Application - Fault Tracing

    • 111 Vacon HVAC Application HVAC Application - Fault tracing When an unusual operating condition is detected by the AC drive control diagnostics, the drive initiates a notification visible, for example, on the keypad. The keypad will show the code, the name and a short description of the fault or alarm.

  • Page 115: Fault History

    External Fault State Info old Reset faults Fault old 871061s Date 7.12.2009   Device removed Fault history Time 04:46:33 ( 39 ) Info old 862537s Operating time 862537s Source1 Source2 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...

  • Page 116: Fault Codes

    • 113 Vacon HVAC Application 3.8.3 Fault codes Table 74. Fault codes and descriptions Fault Fault Fault name Possible cause Remedy code Overcurrent AC drive has detected too high (hardware fault) a current (>4*I ) in the motor Check loading.
  • Page 117 Update software. Should the fault Resource overload. re-occur, contact the distributor Error when loading parameter near to you. initial values. Error when restoring parameters. Error when saving parameters. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 118 Check the ambient temperature. heatsink or board. Heatsink Make sure that the switching AC drive temperature is over 100 °C. frequency is not too high in overtemperature relation to ambient temperature (fault, board) and motor load.
  • Page 119 Option board added. The option board was not Device changed Set the option board parameters previously present in the same (different type) again. slot. No parameter settings are saved. 24-hour support +358 (0)201 212 575 • Email: vacon@vacon.com...
  • Page 120 • 117 Vacon HVAC Application Table 74. Fault codes and descriptions Fault Fault Fault name Possible cause Remedy code External fault Digital input. 1051 The connection between the Keypad Check keypad connection and 1052 control keypad and frequency 1352 communication fault possible keypad cable.
  • Page 122 Find your nearest Vacon office on the Internet at: www.vacon.com Manual authoring: documentation@vacon.com Document ID: Vacon Plc. Runsorintie 7 65380 Vaasa Finland Subject to change without prior notice Rev. H © 2013 Vacon Plc.

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