Thank you for choosing this Mitsubishi inverter plug-in option. This Instruction Manual provides handling information and precautions for use of this product. Incorrect handling might cause an unexpected fault. Before using this product, always read this Instruction Manual carefully to use this product correctly. Please forward this Instruction Manual to the end user.
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Additional Instructions The following instructions must be also followed. If the product is handled incorrectly, it may cause unexpected fault, an injury, or an electric shock. Caution Transportation and mounting Do not install or operate the plug-in option if it is damaged or has parts missing. ...
PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and checking the product Take the plug-in option out of the package, check the product name, and confirm that the product is as you ordered and intact. The product is a plug-in option for the FR-A800/F800 series. 1.1.1 Product confirmation Check the enclosed items.
Component names Front view Rear view Refer to Symbol Name Description page Mounting hole Fixes the option to the inverter with screws, or installs spacers. Terminal block Connects to devices that receive signals from the inverter. Switch for manufacturer setting. Do not change the initial setting. Switch for manufacturer setting ―...
Specifications Type of output signal 1 changeover contact output (three relays provided) Contact capacity 230 VAC...0.3 A 30 VDC...0.3 A NOTE • Use contacts within the rated capacity. Failure to do so may cause contacts to wear out quickly or to be welded. PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS...
INSTALLATION Pre-installation instructions Check that the inverter's input power and the control circuit power are both OFF. Caution With input power ON, do not install or remove the plug-in option. Otherwise, the inverter and plug-in option may be damaged. To avoid damage due to static electricity, static electricity in your body must be discharged before you touch the product.
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Do not insert the plug-in option to the connector 3. (When the option is connected to the connector 3, Connector 3 it may interfere with the front cover and the inverter or the option may be damaged.) Mounting screw Spacer Spacer Connector 2 Connector 1...
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NOTE • When mounting/removing the plug-in option, hold the sides of the option. Do not press on the parts on the option circuit board. Stress applied to the parts by pressing, etc. may cause a failure. • Caution must be applied to mounting screws falling off when removing and mounting the plug-in option. •...
Wiring (1) For the wiring, strip off the sheath of a cable, and use it with a blade terminal. For a single wire, strip off the sheath of the wire and apply directly. Insert the blade terminal or the single wire into a socket of the terminal. Strip off the sheath for the below length.
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Blade terminals commercially available (as of February 2012. The product may be changed without notice.) Ferrule terminal model Cable gauge Crimping tool Manufacturer With Without name For UL wire insulation sleeve insulation sleeve AI 0,5-10WH — — AI 0,5-10WH —...
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(2) Insert the cable into a socket. When using a single wire or stranded wires without a blade terminal, push the open/close button all the way down with a flathead screwdriver, and insert the wire. Open/close button Flathead screwdriver • Wire removal Pull the wire while pushing the open/close button all the way down firmly with a flathead screwdriver.
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NOTE • When using stranded wires without a blade terminal, twist enough to avoid short circuit with a nearby terminals or wires. • Pulling out the wire forcefully without pushing the open/close button all the way down may damage the terminal block. •...
RELAY OUTPUT Internal block diagram Three signals can be selected among inverter's standard signals (RUN, SU, FU, etc.) to be output as relay contact (1C) signals. The following figure is the internal block diagram of the FR-A8AR. Connector Controller RELAY OUTPUT...
Common contact terminal for relay RA3 The operation of each relay depends on the output signal selected. Parameter list When the FR-A8AR is mounted on the inverter, the following parameters are extended. Perform the settings as required. Pr. Group Name...
Parameter setting Setting output signals Use Pr.320 to Pr.322 to assign signals to the terminals ABC (1 to 3). The settings of Pr.320 to Pr.322 are the same as those of Pr.190 to Pr.196 (output terminal function selection). For the details of Pr.190 to Pr.196, refer to the Instruction Manual (Detailed) of the inverter.
Connection diagram when using electronic bypass sequence function When using the electronic bypass sequence function with the FR-A8AR mounted to the FR-A800/F800 series inverter, the following connections are recommended. • Recommended connection diagram 1 MCCB Motor Inverter Power supply FR-A8AR •...
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REVISIONS *The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Print Date *Manual Number Revision Aug. 2013 IB(NA)-0600499ENG-A First edition Addition Oct. 2014 IB(NA)-0600499ENG-B • Compatibility with the FR-F800 series...
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INVERTER HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BUILDING 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN IB(NA)-0600499ENG-B(1410) MEE Printed in Japan Specifications subject to change without notice.