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MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE Operating Instructions ® AutomationDrive FC 300, 0.25-75 kW...
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From software version 6.72 the output frequency of the frequency converter is limited to 590 Hz. Software versions 6x.xx also limit the maximum output frequency to 590 Hz, but these versions cannot be flashed, i.e. neither downgraded nor upgraded. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® AutomationDrive Operating Safety Instructions ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
2.4.6 Serial Communication 2.5 Safe Stop 2.5.1 Terminal 37 Safe Stop Function 2.5.2 Safe Stop Commissioning Test 3 Start Up and Functional Testing 3.1 Pre-start 3.1.1 Safety Inspection 3.2 Applying Power ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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5.6 Remote Programming with MCT 10 Set-up Software 6 Application Examples 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Application Examples 7 Status Messages 7.1 Status Display 7.2 Status Message Definitions Table 8 Warnings and Alarms 8.1 System Monitoring ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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8.4 Warning and Alarm Definitions 9 Basic Troubleshooting 9.1 Start Up and Operation 10 Specifications 10.1 Power-dependent Specifications 10.2 General Technical Data 10.3 Fuse Specifications 10.3.2 Recommendations 10.3.3 CE Compliance 10.4 Connection Tightening Torques Index ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
16 Serial bus terminal switch Grounding clamp (PE) 17 Digital I/O and 24 V power supply Shielded cable grounding clamp and strain relief 18 Control cable cover plate Table 1.1 Legend to Illustration 1.1 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Motor output terminals 96 (U), 97 (V), 98 (W) Analog switches (A53), (A54) Mains input terminals 91 (L1), 92 (L2), 93 (L3) Relay 1 (01, 02, 03) Table 1.2 Legend to Illustration 1.2 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Optional equipment is available that may change some of the procedures described. Reference the instructions supplied with those options for specific requirements. Contact the local Danfoss supplier or visit the Danfoss website: http:// www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/ Illustration 1.3 Frequency Converter Block Diagram Documentations/Technical+Documentation.htm, for downloads or additional information.
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• User interface and external commands are monitored and performed • Status output and control can be provided Table 1.3 Legend to Illustration 1.3 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(3300 ft) above sea level must be considered. See ® Goods by Inland Waterways (ADN_2011 ###), refer to VLT the equipment Design Guide for detailed AutomationDrive FC 300 Design Guide. information. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(see Illustration 2.2 and Illustration 2.3) • Improper mounting can result in over heating and reduced performance • Use the slotted mounting holes on the unit for wall mounting, when provided ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Design Guide. * Terminal 37 is not included in FC 301 (except frame size A1). Relay 2 and terminal 29 have no function in FC 301. ** Do not connect cable screen. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Output contactor (Generally not recommended) Mains, 3-phase and reinforced PE Earth (grounding) rail (PE) Control wiring Cable insulation (stripped) Equalising min. 16 mm (0.025 in) Table 2.2 Legend to Illustration 2.5 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
For your safety, comply with the following requirements. temperature requirements. • Danfoss recommends that all power connections • Electronic controls equipment is connected to be made with a minimum 75 °C rated copper hazardous mains voltage. Extreme care should be wire.
96 (U), 97 (V), and 98 (W) • Ground the cable in accordance with grounding instructions provided • Torque terminals in accordance with the information provided in • Follow motor manufacturer wiring requirements ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Illustration 2.10 Control Wiring Access for A4, A5, B1, B2, C1 and damage to the intermediate circuit and to reduce C2 Enclosures earth capacity currents in accordance with IEC 61800-3. See Table 2.3 before tightening the covers. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Switches commons for the inputs and output A53 and A54 select • mA or V. Connector 4 is a USB port available for use with the MCT 10 Set-up Software ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
100 nF capacitor (keeping leads short). See 10.1 Power-dependent Specifications for control terminal wiring sizes. See 6 Application Examples for typical control wiring 100nF connections. Illustration 2.15 50/60 Hz Ground Loops ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
16-63 Terminal 54 Switch Setting parameters and 5 About Frequency Converter Programming for details on programming. • The default terminal programming is intended to initiate frequency converter functioning in a typical operational mode. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
In the vertical movement, the key point is that the load must be held, stopped, controlled (raised, lowered) in a safe mode during the entire operation. Because the ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
PFH (Probability of Dangerous failure per Stop Category 0 (as defined in EN 60204-1 Hour)=1E-10/h Danfoss has named this functionality Safe Stop. Before SFF (Safe Failure Fraction) >99% integration and use of Safe Stop in an installation, perform HFT (Hardware Fault Tolerance)=0 (1001...
The related information and instructions of frequency converter: the relevant Design Guide must be followed. Remove the jumper wire between control terminals 37 and 12 or 13. Cutting or breaking ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Fall protection measures can be additional mechanical brakes. By default the Safe Stop function is set to an Unintended Restart Prevention behaviour. Therefore, to resume operation after activation of Safe Stop, ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
• consideration and ensure that it does not pose a safety the mechanical brake is activated (if risk. This situation is not relevant for asynchronous motors. connected) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
These values are needed to program motor nameplate data later. Confirm that the supply voltage matches voltage of frequency converter and motor. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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• Vibration 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 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Application settings may vary. See 4.1 Local Control Panel for detailed instructions on entering data through the LCP. Enter data with power ON, but before operating the frequency converter. There are two ways of programming ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(Rs). If only line-line data are available, divide the 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time line-line value with 2 to achieve the line to 3-42 Ramp 1 Ramp Down Time common (starpoint) value. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If an output filter is connected to the motor, select Enable reduced AMA • If warnings or alarms occur, see 8 Warnings and Alarms • Run this procedure on a cold motor for best results ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Press [►] for positive speed reference clockwise. (1-06 Clockwise Direction at [0] Normal). Check in 16-57 Feedback [RPM] that the feed-back is positive NOTE If the feedback is negative, the encoder connection is wrong! ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Increase the ramp-down time in 3-42 Ramp 1 Ramp Down Time • Enable overvoltage control in 2-17 Over-voltage Control See 8.4 Warning and Alarm Definitions for resetting the frequency converter after a trip. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
0-22 Power [kW] and press [OK]. 0-23 Frequency 0-24 Reference [%] Table 4.2 Legend to Illustration 4.4 Table 4.1 Legend to Illustration 4.2 and Illustration 4.3 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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, ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
4-** Limits / Warnings is now ready for operation. 5-** Digital In/Out Illustration 5.9 6-15 Terminal 53 High Ref./Feedb. Value NOTE When the procedure is complete, the scroll bar is at the bottom. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
3-03 Maximum 50 Hz 60 Hz Illustration 5.12 Q5 Changes Made Reference 3-04 Reference External/Preset Function 4-13 Motor Speed 1500 RPM 1800 RPM High Limit [RPM] See Note 3 and 5 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
• 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. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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.
+10 V A OUT A IN -10 - +10V A IN U - I A OUT Table 6.3 Analog Speed Reference (Voltage) Table 6.1 AMA with T27 Connected ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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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 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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D IN +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 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Select protocol, address and D IN baud rate in the above D IN mentioned parameters. D IN +10 V A IN A IN A OUT RS-485 Table 6.11 RS-485 Network Connection ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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5 s then the frequency converter continues and the warning disappears. But Relay 1 will still be triggered until [Reset] on the LCP. Table 6.13 Using SLC to Set a Relay ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
2-12 Brake Power Limit (kW) is reached. • 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 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Changing the reference is now only Ref. high The sum of all active references is above the possible via terminal functions speed up and reference limit set in 4-55 Warning Reference speed down. High. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Once the cause of the alarm is cleared, power must be cycled to the frequency converter. The frequency converter can then be reset manually by pressing [Reset] or remotely by control terminals or serial communication. Table 7.3 Operation Status ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
This Illustration 8.3 Status Indicator Lights action puts the frequency converter into a trip condition as described above and may be reset in any of those 4 ways. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
When running above the Imbalance. frequency converter continuous current rating, Troubleshooting the counter increases. When running below the Check the supply voltage and supply currents to the frequency converter. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Record the value of the following parameters and contact 1-95 KTY Sensor Type, 1-96 KTY Thermistor your Danfoss supplier: Resource, and 1-97 KTY Threshold level match sensor wiring. 15-40 FC Type 15-41 Power Section 15-42 Voltage ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Rectifier warning appears. The frequency converter is still module. operational but without the brake function. Remove power to the frequency converter and replace the brake resistor (see 2-15 Brake Check). ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Check for loose or missing wiring 2096-2104 H983x: option in slot x has issued a legal powerup-wait It may be necessary to contact your Danfoss supplier or 2304 Could not read any data from power EEPROM service department. Note the code number for further...
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ALARM 50, AMA calibration failed 5126 Option in slot C1: Hardware incompatible with Contact your Danfoss supplier or Danfoss Service control board hardware. Department. 5376-6231 Out of memory ALARM 51, AMA check U and I Table 8.2 Internal Fault, Code Numbers...
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24 V DC to terminal 37, then send a reset signal (via ALARM 82, CSIV parameter error Bus, Digital I/O, or by pressing the reset key). CSIV failed to init a parameter. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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2 = right inverter module in F10 or F11 frame 5 = rectifier module. sizes. 6 = right rectifier module in F14 frame size. 2 = second frequency converter from the left inverter module in F14 frame size. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Reset the frequency converter for normal operation. WARNING 251, New typecode The power card or other components have been replaced and the typecode changed. Reset to remove the warning and resume normal operation. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Check the wiring for shorts or Intermittent display converter terminal blocks. incorrect connections. If the display continues to cut out, follow the procedure for display dark. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Possible incorrect settings in the Check brake parameters. Check Check parameter group 2-0* DC Motor will not brake brake parameters. Possible too ramp time settings. brake and 3-0* Reference limits. short ramp down times. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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If imbalance leg stays on same unit position: U to V, V to W, W to U. output terminal, it is a problem with the unit. Contact supplier. Table 9.1 Troubleshooting ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 0.94 0.94 0.95 0.95 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 Efficiency 0.25-3.7 kW only available as 160% high overload. Table 10.1 Mains Supply 3x200-240 V AC ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Max. cable cross-section with Disconnect [mm 16,10,10 (6,8,8) (AWG)] Estimated power loss at rated max. load [W] Weight, enclosure IP21, IP55, IP66 [kg] 0.964 0.959 0.964 Efficiency Table 10.2 Mains Supply 3x200-240 V AC ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Although measurements are made with state of the art equipment, some measurement inaccuracy must be allowed for ( 5) The three values for the max. cable cross section are for single core, flexible wire and flexible wire with sleeve, respectively. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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0.95 0.96 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.37-7.5 kW only available as 160% high overload. Table 10.4 Mains Supply 3x380-500 V AC (FC 302), 3x380-480 V AC (FC 301) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Weight, enclosure IP20 [kg] 23.5 23.5 Weight, enclosure IP21, IP55, 66 [kg] Efficiency 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 Table 10.5 Mains Supply 3x380-500 V AC (FC 302), 3x380-480 V AC (FC 301) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Values are based on a typical motor efficiency (eff2/eff3 border line). Motors with lower efficiency will also add to the power loss in the frequency converter and opposite. If the switching frequency is increased compared to the default setting, the power losses may rise significantly. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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[W] Weight, enclosure IP21, [kg] Weight, enclosure IP20 [kg] 23.5 23.5 23.5 Efficiency 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 Table 10.8 Mains Supply 3x525-600 V AC (FC 302 only) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Estimated power loss at rated max. load 1100 1400 1500 Weight, enclosure IP20 [kg] Weight, enclosure IP21, IP55 [kg] 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 Efficiency Table 10.9 Mains Supply 3x525-600 V AC (FC 302 only) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Estimated power loss at rated max. load [W] Weight, enclosure IP20 [kg] 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 Efficiency Table 10.10 A3 Frame, Mains Supply 3x525-690 V AC IP20/Protected Chassis ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Estimated power loss at rated max. load [W] Weight, enclosure IP21, IP55 [kg] 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 Efficiency Table 10.11 B2 Frame, Mains Supply 3x525-690 V AC IP21/IP55 - NEMA 1/NEMA 12 (FC 302 only) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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[W] Weight, enclosure IP21, IP55 [kg] Efficiency 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 Table 10.12 C2 Frame, Mains Supply 3x525-690 V AC IP21/IP55 - NEMA 1/NEMA 12 (FC 302 only) ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Although measurements are made with state of the art equipment, some measurement inaccuracy must be allowed for ( The three values for the max. cable cross section are for single core, flexible wire and flexible wire with sleeve, respectively. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Voltage level, logic'0' PNP < 5 V DC Voltage level, logic'1' PNP > 10 V DC Voltage level, logic '0' NPN > 19 V DC Voltage level, logic '1' NPN < 14 V DC ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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FC 301: 20 Hz/FC 302: 100 Hz The analog inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. PELV isolation +24V Control Mains High Motor voltage Functional isolation DC-Bus RS485 Illustration 10.1 ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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68 (P,TX+, RX+), 69 (N,TX-, RX-) Terminal number 61 Common for terminals 68 and 69 The RS-485 serial communication circuit is functionally separated from other central circuits and galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV). ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Speed accuracy (closed loop), depending on resolution of feedback device max error ±5% of rated torque Torque control accuracy (speed feedback) All control characteristics are based on a 4-pole asynchronous motor ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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EN 61800-3, EN 61000-6-3/4, EN 55011 EN 61800-3, EN 61000-6-1/2, EMC standards, Immunity EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6 See section on special conditions in the Design Guide. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Branch Circuit Protection Fuses or Circuit Breakers are mandatory to comply with IEC In order to protect the installation against electrical and 60364. Danfoss recommend using a selection of the fire hazard, all branch circuits in an installation, switch following.
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(15) gG-160 (15-18.5) NZMB2-A200 gG-80 (18.5) aR-160 (22) gG-100 (22) 30-37 aR-160 (30) aR-200 (30) NZMB2-A250 aR-200 (37) aR-250 (37) Table 10.14 200-240 V, Frame Sizes A, B and C ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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(18.5) gG-100 NZMB1-A100 gG-63 (22) 30-45 gG-80 (30) gG-160 NZMB2-A200 gG-100 (37) gG-160 (45) 55-75 aR-200 (55) aR-250 NZMB2-A250 aR-250 (75) Table 10.15 380-500 V, Frame Sizes A, B and C ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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(30) gG-80 (30) gG-63 (37) gG-100 (37) gG-80 (45) gG-125 (45) gG-100 (55) gG-160 (55-75) gG-125 (75) gG-80 gG-100 gG-100 gG-125 Table 10.17 525-690 V, Frame Sizes A, B and C ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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500 V, or 600 V depending on the frequency converter Fuses or Circuit Breakers are mandatory to comply with voltage rating. With the proper fusing the drive Short NEC 2009. Danfoss recommends using a selection of the Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) is 100,000 Arms. following...
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KTS-R-60 JKS-60 JJS-60 KTS-R-80 JKS-80 JJS-80 KTS-R-100 JKS-100 JJS-100 KTS-R-125 JKS-125 JJS-125 KTS-R-150 JKS-150 JJS-150 KTS-R-200 JKS-200 JJS-200 KTS-R-250 JKS-250 JJS-250 Table 10.21 380-500 V, Frame Sizes A, B and C ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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FWH-125 HSJ-125 FWH-150 HSJ-150 FWH-200 HSJ-200 A50-P-225 L50-S-225 FWH-250 HSJ-250 A50-P-250 L50-S-250 Table 10.23 380-500 V, Frame Sizes A, B and C 1) Ferraz-Shawmut A50QS fuses may substitute for A50P fuses. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Table 10.25 525-600 V, Frame Sizes A, B and C 170M fuses shown from Bussmann use the -/80 visual indicator. –TN/80 Type T, -/110 or TN/110 Type T indicator fuses of the same size and amperage may be substituted. ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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KTS-R-125 JKS-125 JJS-125 2028220-125 KLS-150 A6K-125-R HST-125 150 A KTS-R-150 JKS-150 JJS-150 2028220-150 KLS-175 A6K-150-R HST-150 * UL compliance only 525-600 V Table 10.27 525-690 V*, Frame Sizes B and C ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
14/24 14/24 18-22 37-45 37-45 45-55 30-37 55-75 55-75 14/24 14/24 Table 10.28 Tightening of Terminals For different cable dimensions x/y, where x ≤ 95 mm and y ≥ 95 mm ® MG33AM02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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