5.2.3 Connecting to Mains and Motor 5.2.4 Fuses 5.2.5 EMC-Correct Electrical Installation 5.2.6 Control Terminals 6 How to Programme 6.1 Programming with MCT 10 Set-up Software 6.2 Local Control Panel (LCP) ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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7.6 Modbus RTU Overview 7.8 Modbus RTU Message Framing Structure 7.9 How to Access Parameters 7.10 Examples 7.11 Danfoss FC Control Profile 8 General Specifications and Troubleshooting 8.1 Mains Supply Tables 8.1.1 Mains Supply 3 x 200-240V AC 8.1.2 Mains Supply 3 x 380-480VAC 8.1.3 Mains Supply 3 x 380-480VAC...
In no event shall Danfoss be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use, or the inability to use information contained in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
HVAC fans and pumps. Frequency Converter Gram x = Revision number yy = Language code Hertz Kilohertz Local Control Panel Danfoss technical literature is available in print from your local Danfoss Sales Office or online at: Meter www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Documen- Millihenry Inductance tations/Technical+Documentation.htm Milliampere Millisecond 1.1.3 Symbols...
A defined preset reference to be set from -100% to +100% The rated motor current (nameplate data). of the reference range. Selection of eight preset references via the digital terminals. The rated motor speed (nameplate data). ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The operation can be either periodic duty or none- activating reset or, in some cases, by being programmed periodic duty. to reset automatically. Trip may not be used for personal safety. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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In addition, a high power factor indicates that the different harmonic currents are low. The frequency converters' built-in DC coils produce a high power factor, which minimizes the imposed load on the mains supply. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
50 - 1000V AC and the 75 - 1500V DC voltage components or by testing the EMC of the system. ranges. Danfoss CE-labels in accordance with the directive If he chooses to use only CE labelled and issues a declaration of conformity upon request.
As an aid to the installer, Danfoss has prepared EMC installation guidelines for the Power Drive Before installing the frequency converter, check the system.
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= Rated flow = Rated power = Reduced flow = Reduced power H = Pressure n = Speed regulation = Rated pressure = Rated speed = Reduced = Reduced speed pressure ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Costlier installation Illustration 2.4 The Three Common Energy Saving Systems 2.5.4 Comparison of Energy Savings The Danfoss frequency converter solution offers major savings compared with traditional energy saving solutions. This is because the frequency converter is able to control Discharge Damper Solution...
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1050rpm 750rpm As illustrated in the figure below, a frequency converter does not consume more than rated current. (kW) shaft 1650rpm 1350rpm 1050rpm 750rpm 12,5 37,5 50Hz Full load & speed ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Pump actuator Local Main D.D.C. B.M.S control Starter Starter Starter Control Fuses Fuses Temperature control signal Pressure supply supply 0/10V control Power P.F.C P.F.C signal Factor 0/10V Correction Mains Mains Mains ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The next few pages provide typical examples of applications within HVAC. If you would like to receive further information about a given application, please ask your Danfoss supplier for an information sheet that gives a full description of the application. The following application notes can be downloaded from the Danfoss web page, www.VLT-literature.com.
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The PI controller of the VLT HVAC Basic Drive can be used to eliminate the need for additional controllers. Pressure signal Frequency Cooling coil Heating coil converter VAV boxes Filter Supply fan Pressure transmitter Flow Frequency converter Return fan Flow ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Several features of the Danfoss HVAC dedicated frequency converter can be utilized to improve the performance of your CAV system. One concern of controlling a ventilation system is poor air quality. The programmable minimum frequency can be set to maintain a minimum amount of supply air regardless of the feedback or reference signal.
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The frequency converters can also be used to turn the fan on and off as needed. Several features of the Danfoss HVAC dedicated frequency converter, the HVAC frequency converter can be utilized to improve the performance of your cooling tower fans application. As the cooling tower fans drop below a certain speed, the effect the fan has on cooling the water becomes small.
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This can amount to savings of 15-20% or more. Trimming the pump impeller is irreversible, thus if the conditions change and higher flow is required the impeller must be replaced. Frequency converter Water Inlet Flow or pressure sensor BASIN Water Outlet Throttling valve Condenser Water pump Supply ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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This situation is common in large installations especially when two or more chillers in parallel are installed if primary/ secondary pumping is not utilized. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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In the event the flow rate needs to be increased later in the systems life, the frequency converter can simply increase the pump speed instead of requiring a new pump impeller. Flowmeter Flowmeter Frequency converter Frequency converter ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Please note that when running multiple pumps in parallel, they must run at the same speed to maximize energy savings, either with individual dedicated drives or one frequency converter running multiple pumps in parallel. Frequency converter Frequency converter ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
8-5* (serial communication). Hand Off Auto Reset Local reference will force the configuration mode to open loop, independent on the setting of 1-00 Configuration Mode. Local Reference will be restored at power-down. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Since the square root of pressure is proportional to flow, the square root of the pressure signal yields a value proportional to the flow. This is shown below. Ref. signal Ref. P 20-01 P 20-07 Desired FB conversion flow Flow Flow signal ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Introduction to VLT HVAC Ba... VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide 2.6.5 Reference Handling Details for Open Loop and Closed Loop operation. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Introduction to VLT HVAC Ba... VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Y is 3-14 Preset Relative Reference in [%]. If Y, 3-14 Preset Relative Reference is set to 0%, the reference will not be affected by the scaling. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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This means that AMA can not be performed if there is no 24V to terminal 1-29 Automatic Motor Adaption 27 so please connect terminal 12 to terminal 27. Enable ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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In many cases, its performance may be acceptable using the default values of 20-93 PI Proportional Gain and 20-94 PI Integral Time. However, in some cases it may be helpful to optimize these parameter values to provide faster system response while still controlling speed overshoot. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If the screen is to be placed on a mounting plate for the frequency converter, the mounting plate must be made of metal, because the screen currents have to be conveyed back to the unit. Moreover, ensure good electrical contact from the mounting plate through the mounting screws to the frequency converter chassis. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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EN/IEC 61000-6-3 Emission standard for residential, commercial Class B (home and office) and light industrial environments. Second environment EN/IEC 61000-6-4 Emission standard for industrial environments. Class A Group 1 (industrial environment) ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Limit for R Harmonic current distortion factor (%) PWHD Actual 30-90kW, 40.6 28.8 380-480V (typical) ≥120 Limit for R Provided that the short-circuit power of the supply S greater than or equal to: ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
CAUTION home and office environment with a large safety margin. Installation at high altitude: 2.8 Galvanic Isolation (PELV) At altitudes above 2km, please contact Danfoss regarding PELV. 2.8.1 PELV - Protective Extra Low Voltage 2.9 Earth Leakage Current PELV offers protection by way of extra low voltage.
See also Application Note Protection against Electrical Hazards MN.90.G2.02. This is the way Danfoss protects the motor from being Protective earthing of the frequency converter and the use overheated. It is an electronic feature that simulates a of RCDs must always follow national and local regulations.
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If the motor is overloaded without reaching the temperature where the ETR shuts of the motor. <800 Ω >2.9 kΩ ETR is activated in 1-90 Motor Thermal Protection. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Tighten screws and connect cable female side to LCP. Warn Warn Alarm Alarm Auto Auto Hand Hand Reset Reset Step 2 Place LCP on panel, see dimensions of hole on illustration. Step 4 Connect cable to frequency converter. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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VLT HVAC Basic Drive Select... VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide NOTE Use the provided thread cutting screws to fasten connector to the frequency converter, Tightening torque 1.3Nm. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
The Drive Configurator will automatically generate an eight-digit sales number to be delivered to your local sales office. Furthermore, a project list with several products can be established and sent it Danfoss sales representative. The Drive Configurator can be found on the global Internet site: www.danfoss.com/drives.
C0 options MCO 33-34 CX: No C options C1 options X: No C1 options C option software 36-37 XX: No options D options 38-39 DX: No D0 options Table 4.1 Type Code Descriptions ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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How to Order VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide 4.2.1 Ordering Numbers: Options and Accessories ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
22-30kW/30-40Hp 55-75kW/100-120Hp 45-55kW/60-100Hp 200/7.9 IP20 37-45kW/50-60Hp 90kW/125Hp 75-90kW/120-125Hp 225/8.9 IP20 2.2-7.5kW/3-10Hp 100/4 IP20 11-15kW/15-20Hp 200/7.9 NOTE With IP21/Nema Type1 option kit mounted, a distance of 50mm between the units is required. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Do not connect shield to (Com RS-485 ) 61 61 on 116,117 and 118 unites (PNP)-Source (NPN)-Sink NOTE Please note there is no access to UDC- and UDC+ on the following units: IP20 380-480V 30-90kW ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
-DC +DC Mount the earth wires to earth terminal. Connect motor to terminals U, V and W. Mount mains supply to terminals L1, L2 and L3 and tighten. Line Earth Motor Relays ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Short circuit protection Danfoss recommends using the fuses mentioned in the following tables to protect service personnel or other equipment in case of an internal failure in the unit or short-circuit on DC-link.
VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide 5.2.5 EMC-Correct Electrical Installation Non UL compliance If UL/cUL is not to be complied with, Danfoss recommends using the fuses mentioned in the below table, which will General points to be observed to ensure EMC-correct ensure compliance with IEC 61800-5-1: electrical installation.
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Motor, 3 phases and Reinforced protective earth Protective earth Illustration 5.1 EMC-correct Electrical Installation For North America use metal conduits instead of shielded cables. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Digital input 18, 19 and 27 mode is set in 5-00 Digital Input Mode (PNP is default value) and digital input 29 mode is set in 5-03 Digital Input 29 Mode (PNP is default value). ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(factory setting). When Software. This software can either be ordered using code active and edit set-up differ, both numbers are shown in number 130B1000 or downloaded from the Danfoss Web the display (Setup 12). The number flashing, indicates the site: http://www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSo- edit set-up.
VLT HVAC Basic Drive functions can be Setup 1 programmed here: The [Quick Menu] consists of: • Wizard for open loop applications • Closed loop set-up wizard • Motor set-up • Changes made ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Auto Motor Tuning OK AMA running AMA Failed Press OK to accept Press OK ----- Setup 1 Setup 1 Setup 1 0.0 Hz 0.0 kW Setup 1 AMA failed AMA OK ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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6-13 Terminal 53 High 0-20mA Enter the current that corresponds to the high Current reference value 3-02 Minimum Reference -4999-4999 The minimum reference is the lowest value obtainable by summing all references ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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See 5-40 Function Relay Drive running Select the function to control output relay 2 Function relay 1-29 Automatic Motor See 1-29 Automatic Motor Adaption Performing an AMA optimizes motor performance Adaption (AMA) (AMA) ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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This means that AMA can not be performed if there is no 24V to terminal 1-29 Automatic Motor Adaption 27 so please connect terminal 12 to terminal 27. Enable ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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An excessively long integral time disables the integral action. 1-29 Automatic Motor Adaption Performing an AMA optimizes motor performance (AMA) ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
] to browse through the parameters in the specific group. Press [OK] to select the parameter. ▲ ▼ Use [ ] to set/change the parameter value. [BACK] is used to go one level back. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Default Settings in two Ways Once the set-up of a frequency converter is complete, Recommended initialisation (via 14-22 Operation Mode) Danfoss recommends that you store the data in the LCP or on a PC via MCT 10 Set-up Software tool. Select 14-22 Operation Mode.
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15-00 Operating Hours 15-03 Power Up's 15-04 Over Temp's 15-05 Over Volt's 15-4* Drive identification parameters Initialisation of parameters is confirmed by AL80 in the display after the power cycle. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
69 (N-) on the main control board of the frequency converter. Connect the cable screen to the cable clamps. NOTE Screened, twisted-pair cables are recommended in order to reduce noise between conductors. 61 68 69 ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
The following parameters apply to the RS-485 interface The FC protocol, also referred to as FC bus or Standard (FC-port): bus, is the Danfoss standard fieldbus. It defines an access technique according to the master-slave principle for communications via a serial bus.
7.4.6 The Data Field The structure of data blocks depends on the type of . There are three types, and the type applies for both control telegrams (master=>slave) and response telegrams (slave=>master). ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Command cannot be performed text transferred If the command cannot be performed, the slave sends this response: 0111 Command cannot be performed ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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When a slave responds to a parameter request (read command), the present parameter value in the PWE block is transferred and returned to the master. If a parameter ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
IND = 0000 Hex 7.6.1 Assumptions PWEHIGH = 0000 Hex PWELOW = 03E8 Hex Danfoss assumes that the installed controller supports the Data value 1000, corresponding to 100Hz, see interfaces in this document, and strictly observe all 7.3.12 Conversion. requirements and limitations stipulated in the controller and frequency converter.
Reset after a fault trip This allows receiving devices to begin at the start of the • Run at a variety of preset speeds message, read the address portion, determine which ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Coils hold a single bit, whereas holding registers hold a 2-byte word (i.e. 16 bits). All data addresses in Modbus messages are referenced to zero. The first occurrence of a data item is addressed as item number ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Data not valid Data valid Relay 1 off Relay 1 on Relay 2 off Relay 2 on Set up LSB No reversing Reversing Table 7.1 Frequency Converter Control Word (FC Profile) ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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* Used to specify the index number to be used when accessing an indexed parameter. 7.8.9 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. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
20 characters. If a read request for a parameter is for more characters than the parameter stores, the response is truncated. If the read request for a parameter is for fewer characters than the parameter stores, the response is space filled. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
01 (frequency converter address) Function 05 (write single coil) Coil Address HI Coil Address LO 40 (64 decimal) Coil 65 Force Data HI Force Data LO 00 (FF 00 = ON) Error Check (CRC) ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Error Check (CRC) The query message specifies the register reference to be preset. Register addresses start at zero, i.e. register 1 is addressed as 0. Example: Write to 1-00 Configuration Mode, register 1000. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
No. of registers LO Error Check (CRC) Error Check (CRC) Response 7.11 Danfoss FC Control Profile Response The normal response is an echo of the query, 7.11.1 Control Word According to FC returned after the register contents have been passed.
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Digital input (5-10 Terminal 18 Digital Input to 5-13 Terminal 29 Digital Input) programmed to DC braking, Coasting stop, or Reset and coasting stop. The function is only possible when Multi Set-Ups is selected in 0-10 Active Set-up. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Bit 02, Coasting stop Bit 02 = ’0’: The frequency converter releases the motor. Bit 02 = ’1’: The frequency converter starts the motor with a start command. ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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(0hex) (4000hex) Par.3-00 set to Reverse Forward (1) -max- +max Par.3-03 Par.3-03 Max reference Max reference 100% (0hex) (4000hex) Par.3-00 set to Forward (0) min-max Par.3-02 Par.3-03 Max reference Min reference ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
General Specifications and ... VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide 8.1.2 Mains Supply 3 x 380-480VAC ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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General Specifications and ... VLT HVAC Basic Drive Design Guide ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Voltage level, logic '1' NPN < 14V DC Maximum voltage on input 28V DC Input resistance, R Approx. 4 k Digital input 29 as thermistor input Fault: > 2.9kΩ and no fault: < 800Ω ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Environment according to EN 60664-1 Overvoltage category III/pollution degree 2 1) IEC 60947 parts 4 and 5. Control card, 10V DC output Terminal number 10.5V ±0.5V Output voltage Max. load 25mA ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
DC intermediate circuit coils Integral fan RFI filter choke The typical values measured at a distance of 1m from the unit: Frame Level [dBA] 57.3 59.5 53.8 63.7 63.2 67.5 (75kW 71.5 dB) 71.4 ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Controlling Fans And Pumps............11 Galvanic Isolation................. 34 Cooling Tower Fan................18 General Copyright, Limitation Of Liability And Revision Rights..... 3 Aspects Of EMC Emissions............30 Aspects Of Harmonics Emission..........33 Specifications..................86 Dampers....................16 ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Supply 3 X 525-600VAC..............85 Transfer Of Parameter Settings Between Multiple Frequen- cy Converters..62 Manual PI Adjustment................ 30 Mechanical Front Views..............45 Menu Key....................54 Rated Motor Speed................5 Menus....................... 55 RCD......................6, 35 ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Type Code String.................. 42 UL Compliance..................51 UNINTENDED START................8 Using A Frequency Converter Saves Money....... 14 Variable Air Volume..................15 Control Of Flow And Pressure............. 13 Varying Flow Over 1 Year..............13 ® MG.18.C2.02 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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