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Manual 09/17 MN040034EN PowerXL ™ Variable Frequency Drives Parameter Manual L1 L2 (L ) (N ) U V W...
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmit- ted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, micro-film- ing, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Eaton Industries GmbH, Bonn, Germany.
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Danger! Dangerous electrical voltage! Before commencing the installation • Disconnect the power supply of the device. • Wherever faults in the automation system may cause damage to persons or property, external measures must • Ensure that devices cannot be accidentally retriggered. be implemented to ensure a safe operating state in the •...
P-12 = 6: PI controller with summation of AI1......22 3.2.8 P-12 = 7: Control via CAN with internal acceleration and deceleration ramps............... 23 3.2.9 P-12 = 8: Control via CAN, ramps via Modbus......24 DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Messages ..................25 List of messages................25 Operating status indicators ............27 Parameters ................. 29 “Monitor” parameter group............29 “Basic” parameter group............. 32 “Extended” parameter group ............35 “Advanced” parameter group............43 DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
0.2 List of revisions The following significant amendments have been introduced since previous issues: Publication Page Keyword modified deleted date 09/17 First edition – – – DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
All the specifications in this manual refer to the hardware and software versions documented in it. → More information on the devices described here can be found on the Internet under: www.eaton.eu/powerxl as well as: www.eaton.eu/documentation DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Access to level 2: 101 Users can change this password as required: • Password for level 2 with: P-37 • Advanced parameter set: Can be accessed by entering the password for level 2 (P-37 + 100) DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
• Increases the parameter value DOWN • Decelerating • Decreases the parameter value Note: 1) Only if P-12 = 1 (one operating direction) or = 2 (two operating directions) 2) Only if P-12 = 2 DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
→ All parameters will be reset to their factory settings. The keypad displays P-dEF Resetting after a fault Press the STOP button to reset the unit after a fault DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
P-01 to P-59. Additional parameters (up to P-68) can be configured for specific applications. The password that needs to be entered in P-14 is equal to the value yielded by P-37 + 100. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select parameter P00-01 to P00-30 (or to P00-50 at Level 3). Press the OK button to confirm. Exiting the “Monitor” submenu Press the OK button (several times if necessary). → Only parameter P-00 is available now. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Changes the value being displayed: A, rpm, etc. STOP Stops the variable frequency drive Note: In this mode, a high-level signal must be applied at terminal 2 (DI1) as an enable signal for the DB1 variable frequency drive. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
More specifically, you can select predefined terminal configurations by setting P-15 to a value between 0 and 8. The setting (digital/analog) for terminals 4 and 6 will be configured automatically based on the value set for P-15. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Used to select between the analog speed setpoint value at analog input 1 (AI1 = terminal 6) and a fixed frequency. The fixed frequency itself can be selected with the Select f-Fix Bit0, Select f-Fix Bit1, Select f-Fix Bit2 commands. • Low = Analog setpoint value • High = fixed frequency DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Used to select between a fixed frequency and the digital setpoint value, which is set with the keypad or with the UP and DOWN commands. • Low = Fixed frequency • High = Digital setpoint value DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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If START INV is used to start the drive, the drive will run in the opposite direction. Used to increase the speed if a digital setpoint is selected (P-12 = 1 or = 2). Used together with the DOWN command. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Select f-Fix4/AI1 REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP AI1 REF Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select f-Fix Bit0 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select f-Fix Bit1 The setpoint and the control commands are set/assigned via terminals. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select DIG REF/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP The setpoint value is set using the keypad = digital setpoint value. The arrow buttons are used to adjust the setpoint value. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
The arrow buttons are used to adjust the setpoint value. P-12 = 2: If the motor is running, pressing the green button again will reverse the operating direction. The last operating direction will be stored when the unit is switched off. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
No function EXTFLT No function Not permissible Select f-Fix/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select f-Fix4/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function Select BUS REF/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
No function EXTFLT No function Not permissible Select f-Fix/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select f-Fix4/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function Select BUS REF/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function Select f-Fix2/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function 1) If P-15 = 16 or 17, the fixed frequencies will only be enabled in fire mode. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function Select f-Fix2/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function 1) If P-15 = 16 or 17, the fixed frequencies will only be enabled in fire mode. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
No function EXTFLT No function Not permissible Select f-Fix/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select f-Fix4/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function Select BUS REF/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
No function EXTFLT No function Not permissible Select f-Fix/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP Select f-Fix4/f-Fix2 Select f-Fix4/BUS REF Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function Select BUS REF/f-Fix4 Select Fire Mode/Normal OP No function DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
• Check to make sure that the supply voltage falls within the range for which the variable frequency drive is sized. If the error occurs during deceleration or stopping: • Extend the deceleration ramp (P-04/P-24). DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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The parameters have not been saved and the default settings have been loaded. Change the parameter values (again) and save them once more. If the message appears again, please contact your nearest Eaton sales branch. The analog input’s input current does not fall within the specified range.
Error in data transfer with Rapid flashing for Error in parameter transfer of DX-COM- DX-COM-STICK2 2 seconds STICK2 to device DB1 due to parameter set error or an interruption during transfer. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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A software upgrade is being performed for unit green, yellow, red, yellow. the power unit. Upgrading All colors are faintly illuminated. A software upgrade is being performed for I/O-module software the I/O module. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
Instantaneous Heatsink Temperature P00-10 t-Run 99999 h Total operating time of the drive since the date of manufacture P00-11 t-Run since Trip 65000 h Total operating time of the drive since the last trip occurred DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Motorspeed (calculated or measured) P00-26 MWh Meter – – Energy Consumption MWh Meter (not resettable) P00-27 Fan Runtime 65000 h Run time of the integrated fan (not resettable) P00-28 System Version System version DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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FaultCounter Fire detected Indicates how often “Fire detected” occurred P00-48 ScopeChannel1 P00-48 ScopeChannel2 P00-49 ScopeChannel3 P00-49 ScopeChannel4 P00-50 System Software Version System Software Version P00-50 Application software version I/O Controller / Application SW Version DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
This results in reduced voltage being applied to the motor on light load, significantly reduce energy consumption. This mode of operation is less suitable for dynamic applications where the load conditions can suddenly increase significantly. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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FS2: 2.5 % U FS3: 15 % U current, resulting in overheating. Increased motor FS3: 2 % U FS4: 10 % U cooling may be required. FS4: 1.5 % U DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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The value to be put in is determined by P-37 (default: 101). Access to Level 2 (extended → P-01 to P-59 and P00-01 to P00-30): P-37 Access to Level 3 (advanced → P-01 to P-68 and P00-01 to P00-50): P-37 + 100 DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
11 : DB1 ready for operation. The relay contact is closed when a voltage is applied to the device and there is no error message. The hardware enable signal on the terminal (ENA) must also be present. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Defines the frequency range around f-Skip1 in which the drive doesn’t work in steady-state to avoid mechanical resonances in the application. During acceleration and deceleration this range is passed through by using the ramps set with P-03 and P-04. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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5: Start with f-Fix4 6: Start with current running speed (Auto-r) 7: Start with f-Fix4 (Auto-r) Auto-r: START and STOP button on the keypad are disabled. DC1 starts with a START command at the terminals. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Example: P-16 = 0 - 10 V, P-35 = 200 %: at 5 V the motor would run at max. speed (P-01) (5 V x 200 % = 10 V) In slave mode (P-12 = 14) the slave speed is scaled with P-35. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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If a remote keypad is connected, parameters cannot be accessed by the remote keypad if they are locked. P-39 AI1 Offset -500.00% 500.00% Offset Analog Input 1 0.00% Resolution 0.1 % DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Defines the feedback source 1 of controller 1 0: Analog input 2 (AI2) 1: Analog input 1 (AI1) 2 : Motor current 3: DC link voltage 4: Difference AI1 - AI2 5: max. value of AI1 and AI2 DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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The stored values will then be used when it is switched back on. If this function is disabled, the motor thermal history is reset to zero on every power up. 0: Thermal memory disabled 1: Thermal memory enabled DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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Delay time before the Relay switches from logic 0 0.0 s to logic 1. P-56 Reserved Parameter Reserved Parameter P-57 Reserved Parameter Reserved Parameter P-58 Reserved Parameter Reserved Parameter P-59 Reserved Parameter Reserved Parameter DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
If “Stop Mode” is set to coasting, DC braking starts at stop command immediately. P-68 DC-Brake Current 0.0% 100.0% Amount of DC current as a percentage of the 20.0 % ”Motor Nom Current” that is injected into the motor during DC braking. DB1 Variable Frequency Drives 09/17 MN040034EN www.eaton.com...
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