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  • Page 1 GE Consumer & Industrial Electrical Distribution AF-60 LP Micro Drive Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Contents 1 Safety Safety Instructions Software Version and Approvals General Warning Avoid unintended Start Before Commencing Repair Work 2 Mechanical Installation Before Starting Mechanical Dimensions 3 Electrical Installation How to Connect Electrical Installation in General...
  • Page 3 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Data Field CRC Check Field Coil/Register Addressing How to Control the frequency converter Function Codes Supported by Modbus RTU Exception and Error Codes How to Access Parameters Parameter Handling Storage of Data Text Blocks...
  • Page 4 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 13-** Logic Controller 14-** Special Functions 15-** Drive Information 16-** Data Readouts 7 Troubleshooting Alarm, Warning and Extended Status Word 8 Specifications Mains Supply Other Specifications Special Conditions The Purpose of Derating Derating for Ambient Temperature...
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  • Page 6: Safety

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 1 Safety 1.1.1 High Voltage Warning The voltage of the frequency converter is dangerous whenever it is connected to mains. Incorrect installation of the motor or frequency converter may cause damage to the equipment, serious injury or death. Consequently, it is essential to comply with the instructions in this manual as well as local and national rules and safety regulations.

  • Page 7: Software Version And Approvals

    1.1.3 Software Version and Approvals Software Version Operating Instructions AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Series This Operating Instructions can be used for all AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive frequency converters with software version 2.1x. The software version number can be read in parameter 15-43.

  • Page 8: General Warning

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 1.1.4 General Warning Warning: Touching the electrical parts may be fatal - even after the equipment has been disconnected from mains. Also make sure that other voltage inputs have been disconnected (such as external DC bus power supplies).

  • Page 9: Before Commencing Repair Work

    It must be separately collected with electrical and electronic waste according to local and currently valid legislation. 1.1.8 Before Commencing Repair Work Disconnect AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive from mains (and external DC supply, if present.) Wait for 4 minutes (M1, M2 and M3) and 15 minutes (M4 and M5) for discharge of the DC-link.

  • Page 10: Mechanical Installation

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 2 Mechanical Installation 2.1 Before Starting 2.1.1 Checklist When unpacking the frequency converter, make sure that the unit is undam- aged and complete. Check that the packaging contains the following: • AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive •...

  • Page 11: Mechanical Dimensions

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 2.3.1 Mechanical Dimensions A template for drilling can be found on the flap of the packaging. Illustration 2.3: Mechanical dimensions. Power (kW) Height (mm) Width (mm) (mm) Max. Weight Depth Unit 1 X 200-240 V 3 X 200 -240 V 3 X 380-480 V A (incl.

  • Page 12: Electrical Installation

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3 Electrical Installation 3.1 How to Connect 3.1.1 Electrical Installation in General All cabling must comply with national and local regulations on cable cross-sections and ambient temperature. Copper conductors required, (60-75° C) recom- mended.

  • Page 13: Fuses

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3.1.2 Fuses Branch circuit protection: In order to protect the installation against electrical and fire hazard, all branch circuits in an installation, switch gear, machines etc., must be short-circuited and overcurrent protected according to national/international regulations.

  • Page 14: Emc-Correct Installation

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3.1.3 EMC-Correct Installation Following these guidelines is advised, where compliance with EN 61000-6-3/4, EN 55011 or EN 61800-3 First environment is required. If the installation is in EN 61800-3 Second environment, then it is acceptable to deviate from these guidelines. It is however not recommended.

  • Page 15: Motor Connection

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3.3 Motor Connection 3.3.1 How to Connect the Motor See the chapter Specifications for correct dimensioning of motor cable cross-section and length. • Use a shielded/armored motor cable to comply with EMC emission specifications, and connect this cable to both the decoupling plate and the motor metal.

  • Page 16: Control Terminals

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions For EMC correct installation, use optional de-coupling plate, see chapter Op- tions for frequency converter. Illustration 3.5: Frequency converter with de-coupling plate 3.4 Control Terminals 3.4.1 Access to Control Terminals All control cable terminals are located underneath the terminal cover in front of the frequency converter.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Control Terminals

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3.4.2 Connecting to Control Terminals This illustration shows all control terminals of the frequency converter. Applying Start (term. 18) and an analog reference (term. 53 or 60) make the frequency converter run. Illustration 3.7: Overview of control terminals in PNP-configuration and factory setting.

  • Page 18: Power Circuit - Overview

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3.6 Power Circuit - Overview 3.6.1 Power Circuit - Overview Illustration 3.10: Diagram showing all electrical terminals. * Brake (BR+ and BR-) are not applicable for Unit Size M1. Brake resistors are available from GE.

  • Page 19: Load Sharing/Brake

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3.6.2 Load sharing/Brake Use 6.3 mm insulated Faston Plugs designed for high voltage for DC (Load Sharing and brake). Load sharing: Connect terminals UDC- and UDC/BR+. Brake: Connect terminals BR- and UDC/BR+ (Not applicable for Unit Size M1).

  • Page 20: Programming

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 4 Programming 4.1 How to Programme 4.1.1 Programming with DCT-10 Set-up Software The frequency converter can be programmed from a PC via RS485 com-port by installing the DCT-10 Set-up Software. This software can be downloaded from the GE Web site: www.geelectrical.com/drives 4.1.2 Programming with the Keypad...
  • Page 21 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions The small digits to the left are the selected parameter number. Illustration 4.3: Indicating selected par. no. The large digits in the middle of the display show the value of the selected parameter. Illustration 4.4: Indicating value of selected par.

  • Page 22: Status Menu

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Navigation Keys: [Back]: For moving to the previous step or layer in the navigation structure. ▲ ▼ Arrows [ ]: For maneuvering between parameter groups, parameters and within parameters. [OK]: For selecting a parameter and for accepting changes to parameter settings.

  • Page 23: Quick Menu Parameters

    ＊ = Factory setting. 1-20 Motor Power [kW]/[HP] (P Option: Function: Enter motor power from nameplate data. Two sizes down, one size up from nominal AF-60 LP™ rating. 0.09 kW/0.12 HP 0.12 kW/0.16 HP 0.18kW/0.25 HP 0.25 kW/0.33 HP 0.37kW/0.50 HP 0.55 kW/0.75 HP...
  • Page 24 4-17. 4.4.2 Quick Menu Parameters - PI Basic Settings QM2 ™ The following is a brief description of the parameters for the PI Basic Settings. For a more detailed description, please see AF-60 LP Micro Drive Programming Guide.
  • Page 25 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 3-02 Min. Reference Range: Function: [-4999 - 4999] Sets limits for set-point and feedback. 3-03 Max. Reference Range: Function: [-4999 - 4999] Sets limits for set-point and feedback. 3-10 Preset Reference Range: Function: [-100.00 - 100.00] Preset [0] works as set-point.

  • Page 26: Main Menu

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 7-33 Process PI Proportional Gain Range: Function: [0.00 - 10.00] Enter the P-factor. 7-34 Process PI Integral Time Range: Function: [0.10 - 9999.00 s] Enter the I-factor. 7-38 Process Feed Forward Factor Range: Function: [0 - 400%] Only applicable with changing set-points.
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  • Page 28: Modbus Rtu

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5 Modbus RTU 5.1 Modbus RTU Overview 5.1.1 Assumptions These operating instructions assume that the installed controller supports the interfaces in this document and that all the requirements stipulated in the controller, as well as the frequency converter, are strictly observed, along with all limitations therein.

  • Page 29: Modbus Rtu Message Framing Structure

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5.2 Modbus RTU Message Framing Structure 5.2.1 Remote Terminal Unit The controllers are set up to communicate on the Modbus network using RTU (Remote Terminal Unit) mode, with each 8-bit byte in a message containing two 4- bit hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 30: Address Field

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5.2.4 Address Field The address field of a message frame contains 1 byte. Valid slave device addresses are in the range of 0 - 247 decimal. The individual slave devices are assigned addresses in the range of 1 - 247 (0 is reserved for broadcast mode, which all slaves recognise). A master addresses a slave by placing the slave address in the address field of the message.
  • Page 31 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Coil number Description Signal direction 1 - 16 Frequency converter control word (see table below) Master to slave 17 - 32 Frequency converter speed or set-point reference Master to slave Range 0x0 - 0xFFFF (-200% ... ~ 200%)

  • Page 32: How To Control The Frequency Converter

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5.3 How to Control the frequency converter This section describes codes which can be used in the function and data fields of a Modbus RTU message. For a complete description of all the message fields please refer to the section Modbus RTU Message Framing Structure.

  • Page 33: How To Access Parameters

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Error code in holding register 0007 Description The parameter number does not exist There is no write access to the parameter The data value exceeds the parameter limits The sub-index in use does not exist...

  • Page 34: Examples

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5.5 Examples The following examples illustrate various Modbus RTU commands. If an error occurs, please refer to the Exception Codes section. 5.5.1 Read Coil Status (01 Description This function reads the ON/OFF status of discrete outputs (coils) in the frequency converter. Broadcast is never supported for reads.

  • Page 35: Force/Write Multiple Coils

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Response The normal response is an echo of the query, returned after the coil state has been forced. Field Name Example (HEX) Slave address Function Coil Address HI Coil Address LO Data HI Data LO Error Check (CRC) 5.5.3 Force/Write Multiple Coils (0F...

  • Page 36: Preset Single Register

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Example Read PNU 342 which is mapped to register 0x0D5B(RegAdr = 342 x 10 - 1) Field Name Example (HEX) Slave address Function Starting Address HI Starting Address LO No. of Points HI No. of Points LO Error Check (CRC) Table 5.3: Request frame...

  • Page 37: Preset Multiple Registers

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Response The normal response is an echo of the query, returned after the register contents have been passed. Field Name Example (HEX) Slave address Function Starting Address HI Starting Address LO No. of Points HI No.

  • Page 38: Ge Drive Control Profile

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5.6 GE Drive Control Profile 5.6.1 Control Word According to GE Drive Control Profile Bit value = 0 Bit value = 1 Preset reference select - lsb Preset reference select - lsb Preset reference select - msb...
  • Page 39 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions In par. 8-50 Coasting select a selection is made to define how Bit 03 gates with the corresponding function on a digital input. Bit 04, Quick stop: Bit 04 = “0” causes a stop, in which the motor speed is ramped down to stop via 9ar. 3-81 Quick stop ramp time.

  • Page 40: Status Word According To Ge Drive Control Profile (Stw)

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Bit 12: Not used. Bit 13, Selection of set-up: Bit 13 = is used to choose the active set-up. The function is only possible when Multi set-ups is selected in par. 0-10 Active Set-up.

  • Page 41: Explanation Of The Status Bits

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 5.6.4 Explanation of the Status Bits Bit 00, Control not ready/ready: Bit 00 = “0” means that the frequency converter has tripped. Bit 00 = “1” means that the frequency converter controls are ready, but that the power component is not necessarily receiving any power supply (in case of external 24 V supply to controls).

  • Page 42: Bus Speed Reference Value

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Bit 13, Voltage OK/limit exceeded: Bit 13 = “0” means that there are no voltage warnings. Bit 13 = “1” means that the DC voltage in the frequency converter's intermediate circuit is too low or too high.
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  • Page 44: Parameter Overview

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6 Parameter Overview DET-579A...
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  • Page 49: Conversion Index

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6.2.1 Conversion Index The various attributes of each parameter are displayed in the section Factory Settings. Parameter values are transferred as whole numbers only. Conversion factors are therefore used to transfer decimals according to the table below.

  • Page 50: Operation/Display

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6.2.5 0-** Operation/Display Parameter Parameter Description Default Value 2 Setup Change During Conver- Type Number Operation sion Index 0 - 03 Regional Settings [1] US 1 set-up FALSE Uint8 0 - 04 Operating State at Power-up (Hand)

  • Page 51: Reference/Ramps

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6.2.8 3-** Reference/Ramps Parameter Parameter Description Default Value 2 Setup Change During Conver- Type Number Operation sion Index 3 - 00 Reference Range [0] Min - Max All set-ups TRUE Uint8 3 - 02...

  • Page 52: Analog In/Out

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6.2.11 6-** Analog In/Out Parameter Parameter Description Default Value 2 Setup Change During Conver- Type Number Operation sion Index 6 - 00 Live Zero Timeout Time 10 s All set-ups TRUE Uint8 6 - 01...

  • Page 53: Logic Controller

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6.2.14 13-** Logic Controller Parameter Parameter Description Default Value 2 Setup Change During Conver- Type Number Operation sion Index 13 - 00 Logic Controller Mode [0] Off 1 set-up TRUE Uint8 13 - 01...

  • Page 54: Data Readouts

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 6.2.17 16-** Data Readouts Parameter Parameter Description Default Value 2 Setup Change During Conver- Type Number Operation sion Index 16 - 00 Control Word 1 set-up TRUE Uint16 16 - 01 Reference [Unit] 1 set-up...
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  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 7 Troubleshooting DET-579A...
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  • Page 58: Alarm, Warning And Extended Status Word

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 7.1.1 Alarm, Warning and Extended Status Word Par 1690 Par 1692 Par 1694 AlarmWord WarningWord ExtendedStatusWord Brake check Ramping Pwr.card temp Pwr.card temp Earth Fault Start CW/CCW Slow down Ctrl.word TO Ctrl.word TO Catch up...
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  • Page 60: Specifications

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 8 Specifications 8.1 Mains Supply 8.1.1 Mains Supply 1 x 200 - 240 VAC Normal overload 150% for 1 minute Frequency converter Typical Shaft Output [kW] 0.18 0.37 0.75 Typical Shaft Output [HP] 0.25...
  • Page 61 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 8.1.2 Mains Supply 3 x 200 - 240 VAC Normal overload 150% for 1 minute Frequency converter Typical Shaft Output [kW] 0.25 0.37 0.75 Typical Shaft Output [HP] 0.33 Unit Size Unit Size Unit Size...
  • Page 62 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Normal overload 150% for 1 minute Frequency converter 18.5 Typical Shaft Output [kW] Typical Shaft Output [HP] Unit Size Unit Size IP 20 Output current Continuous (3 x 380-440 V) [A] 12.0 15.5 23.0 31.0...

  • Page 63: Other Specifications

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 8.2 Other Specifications Protection and Features: • Electronic thermal motor protection against overload. • Temperature monitoring of the heatsink ensures that the frequency converter trips in case of overtemperature • The frequency converter is protected against short-circuits on motor terminals U, V, W.
  • Page 64 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Analog inputs: Number of analog inputs Terminal number 53, 60 Voltage mode (Terminal 53) Switch S200=OFF(U) Current mode (Terminal 53 and 60) Switch S200=ON(I) Voltage level 0 -10 V Input resistance, R approx. 10 kΩ...
  • Page 65 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Ambient temperature Max. 40 °C Derating for high ambient temperature, see section on special conditions Minimum ambient temperature during full-scale operation 0 °C Minimum ambient temperature at reduced performance - 10 °C Temperature during storage/transport -25 - +65/70 °C...

  • Page 66: Special Conditions

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 8.3 Special Conditions 8.3.1 The Purpose of Derating Derating must be taken into account when using the frequency converter at low air pressure (heights), at low speeds or at high ambient temperature. The required action is described in this section.

  • Page 67: Options For Af-60 Lp™ Micro Drive

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions 8.4 Options for AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Catalog No Description KYPDACLP1 Keypad with potentiometer RMKYPDACLP1 Remote Mounting Kit for Keypad incl. 3 m cable, , IP21 rated. DEPLTACLP1 De-coupling plate kit for M1 and M2 Unit Sizes...

  • Page 68: Index

    AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Index Active Set-up Active Set-up 44, 49 Alarm, Warning And Extended Status Word Ambient Temperature Analog In/out Analog Inputs Analog Inputs: Analog Output Brake Resistor Brake Resistor (ohm) Brake Resistor Short-circuited Brakes Bus Termination...
  • Page 69 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Hand Mode Hand Mode How To Connect Indicator Lights Isolated Mains Source It Mains Lcp 11 Lcp 12 Leakage Current Limits/warnings Load Compensation 44, 49 Load Sharing/brake Load/motor Main Menu 20, 25 Mains Connection...
  • Page 70 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Over-voltage Control 44, 49 Parameter Number Parameter Overview Power Circuit - Overview Preset Reference Process Cl Feedback Resource Process Feed Forward Factor Process Pi Anti Windup Process Pi Integral Time Process Pi Normal/inverse Process Pi Proportional Gain...
  • Page 71 AF-60 LP™ Micro Drive Operating Instructions Warnings And Alarms 55, 56 DET-579A...
  • Page 72 GE company. AF-60 LP is a trademark of the General Electric Company. GE Consumer & Industrial 41 Woodford Avenue Plainville, CT 06062 www.geelectrical.com/drives...

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