Introduction; Purpose Of The Manual; Additional Resources; Document And Software Version - Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive FC 360 Programming Manual

Introduction

1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of the Manual

The PROFINET Programming Guide provides information
about configuring the system, controlling the frequency
converter, accessing parameters, programming, trouble-
shooting, and some typical application examples.
The programming guide is intended for use by qualified
personnel, who are familiar with the VLT
converters, PROFINET technology, and the PC or PLC that is
used as a master in the system.
Read the instructions before programming and follow the
procedures in this manual.
®
VLT is a registered trademark.

1.2 Additional Resources

Resources available for the frequency converter and
optional equipment are:
•
The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Quick Guide
provides the necessary information for getting
the frequency converter up and running.
•
The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Design Guide
provides detailed information about capabilities
and functionality to design motor control
systems.
•
The VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360 Programming
Guide provides more details on working with
parameters and many application examples.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available
from Danfoss. See drives.danfoss.com/knowledge-center/
technical-documentation/ for listings.

1.3 Document and Software Version

This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome. Table 1.1 shows
the document version and the corresponding software
version. The firmware version of the PROFINET interface
can be read in parameter 15-61 Option SW Version.
Edition Remarks
MG06G1xx The first edition of this manual.
Table 1.1 Document and Software Version
MG06G102
Programming Guide

1.4 Product Overview

This programming guide relates to PROFINET interface for
®
VLT
The PROFINET interface is designed to communicate with
any system complying with the PROFINET schema version
®
frequency
2.2 and 2.3 standards.
Since the introduction in 2001, PROFINET has been
updated to handle low and medium performance
requirements supported by PROFINET RT up to high-end
servo performance in PROFINET IRT. PROFINET is the
Ethernet-based fieldbus offering and is the most scalable
and versatile technology today.
PROFINET provides the network tools to deploy standard
Ethernet technology for manufacturing applications while
enabling Internet and enterprise connectivity.
The PROFINET control cassette is intended for use with
®
VLT
Terminology
In this manual, several terms for Ethernet are used.
•
•
Software
version
3.0x
Danfoss A/S © 04/2017 All rights reserved.
AutomationDrive FC 360.
AutomationDrive FC 360.
PROFINET is the term used to describe the
PROFINET protocol.
Ethernet is a common term used to describe the
physical layer of the network, and does not relate
to the application protocol.
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