® Contents AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of the Manual 1.2 Additional Resources 1.3 Document and Software Version 1.4 Product Overview 1.5 Enclosure Types and Power Ratings 1.6 Approvals and Certifications 1.7 Disposal Instruction 2 Safety 2.1 Safety Symbols 2.2 Qualified Personnel 2.3 Safety Precautions...
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® Contents AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 5.3 Local Control Panel Operation 5.4 Basic Programming 5.4.1 Commissioning with SmartStart 5.4.2 Commissioning via [Main Menu] 5.4.3 Asynchronous Motor Setup 5.4.4 PM Motor Setup in VVC plus 5.4.5 Automatic Motor Adaptation (AMA) 5.5 Checking Motor Rotation 5.6 Checking Encoder Rotation 5.7 Local-control Test...
Instructions for operation with optional equipment. In a residential environment this product can cause radio Supplementary publications and manuals are available interference, in which case supplementary mitigation from Danfoss. See www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSo- measures can be required. lutions/Documentations/VLT+Technical+Documentation.htm for listings. Foreseeable misuse...
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Introduction ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 1.4.2 Exploded Views Illustration 1.1 Exploded View Enclosure Type A, IP20 Local control panel (LCP) Motor output terminals 96 (U), 97 (V), 98 (W) RS-485 serial bus connector (+68, -69) Relay 2 (01, 02, 03) Analog I/O connector Relay 1 (04, 05, 06) LCP input plug...
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Introduction ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions FAN MOUNTING Illustration 1.2 Exploded View Enclosure Types B and C, IP55 and IP66 Local control panel (LCP) Relay 2 (04, 05, 06) Cover Lifting ring RS-485 serial bus connector Mounting slot Digital I/O and 24 V power supply Grounding clamp (PE) Analog I/O connector Cable screen connector...
Prove line transient protection More approvals and certifications are available. Contact • Reduce RMS current DC reactors local Danfoss partner. The T7 (525-690 V) frequency • Raise the power factor converters are not certified for UL. reflected back to the line The frequency converter complies with UL508C thermal •...
Safety ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 2 Safety WARNING 2.1 Safety Symbols UNINTENDED START! When the frequency converter is connected to AC mains, The following symbols are used in this document. the motor may start at any time. The frequency converter, motor, and any driven equipment must be in WARNING operational readiness.
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Safety ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions WARNING EQUIPMENT HAZARD! Rotating shafts and electrical equipment can be hazardous. All electrical work must conform to national and local electrical codes. Installation, start-up, and maintenance are performed only by trained and qualified personnel. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
Failure for clarification. to meet requirements for ambient conditions can reduce lifetime of the frequency converter. Ensure that Automation Drive www.danfoss.com requirements for air humidity, temperature and altitude are met. T/C: FC-302PK37T2E20H1BGXXXXSXXXXA6BKC4XXXD0 P/N: 131X3537 S/N: 010122G430 0.37kW/ 0.50HP...
Mechanical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Mounting 3.3 Mounting Ensure that the strength of the mounting location supports the unit weight. The frequency NOTICE converter allows side-by-side installation. Improper mounting can result in Locate the unit as near to the motor as possible. Keep the motor cables as short as possible.
Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 4 Electrical Installation 4.1 Safety Instructions 4.3 Grounding WARNING See 2 Safety for general safety instructions. LEAKAGE CURRENT HAZARD! Leakage currents are higher than 3.5 mA. It is the WARNING responsibility of the user or certified electrical installer to INDUCED VOLTAGE! ensure correct grounding of the equipment.
*Terminal 37 (optional) is used for Safe Torque Off. For Safe Torque Off installation instructions, refer to the Safe Torque Off ® Operating Instructions for Danfoss VLT Frequency Converters. Terminal 37 is not included in FC 301 (except enclosure type A1).
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Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Illustration 4.2 EMC-correct Electrical Connection Cable gland Frequency converter Motor, 3-phase and PE (screened) Output contactor Mains, 3-phase and reinforced PE (not screened) Cable clamp Control wiring (screened) Cable insulation (stripped) Potential equalisation min. 16 mm (0.025 in) Table 4.1 Legend to Illustration 4.2 NOTICE...
Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 4.5 Access 4.6 Motor Connection • Remove cover with a screw driver (See Illustration 4.3) or by loosening attaching screws WARNING (See Illustration 4.4). INDUCED VOLTAGE! Induced voltage from output motor cables that run together can charge equipment capacitors even with the equipment turned off and locked out.
Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 4.7 AC Mains Connection • Size wiring based upon the input current of the frequency converter. For maximum wire sizes see 8.1 Electrical Data. • Comply with local and national electrical codes for cable sizes.
Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 4.8.1 Control Terminal Types Terminal description Default Terminal Parameter setting Description Illustration 4.7 and Illustration 4.8 show the removable frequency converter connectors. Terminal functions and Digital inputs/outputs default settings are summarised in Table 4.3 and Table 4.4. 12, 13 +24 V DC 24 V DC supply...
Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Terminal description Default Terminal Parameter setting Description Serial communication Integrated RC-Filter for cable screen. ONLY for connecting the screen in the event of EMC problems. 68 (+) 8-3* RS-485 Interface. A control card switch is 69 (-) 8-3* provided for...
To run Safe Torque Off, additional wiring for the frequency Illustration 4.11 Connecting the Mechanical Brake to the converter is required, refer to Safe Torque Off Operating Frequency Converter ® Instructions for Danfoss VLT Frequency Converters for further information. MG33AN02 - Rev. 2013-09-06...
Frequency converter address in 8-31 Address. Baud rate in 8-32 Baud Rate. • 2 communication protocols are internal to the frequency converter. Danfoss FC Modbus RTU • Functions can be programmed remotely using the protocol software and RS-485 connection or...
Electrical Installation ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 4.9 Installation Check List Before completing installation of the unit, inspect the entire installation as detailed in Table 4.5. Check and mark the items when completed. ☑ Inspect for Description • Auxiliary equipment Look for auxiliary equipment, switches, disconnects, or input fuses/circuit breakers that may reside on the input power side of the frequency converter or output side to the motor.
When the frequency converter is connected to AC mains, Software. The software is available for download at the motor may start at any time. The frequency www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Software- converter, motor, and any driven equipment must be in download (basic version) or for ordering (advanced operational readiness.
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Commissioning ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 5.3.2 LCP Layout B. Display menu keys Menu keys are used for menu access for parameter set-up, toggling through status display modes during normal The LCP is divided into 4 functional groups (see operation, and viewing fault log data.
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Commissioning ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 5.3.5 Changing Parameter Settings Function Hand On Starts the frequency converter in local control. View changes • An external stop signal by control input Quick Menu Q5 - Changes Made lists all parameters or serial communication overrides the changed from default settings.
Commissioning ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 5.4.2 Commissioning via [Main Menu] Recommended initialisation procedure, via 14-22 Operation Mode Recommended parameter settings are intended for start- Press [Main Menu] twice to access parameters. up and checkout purposes. Application settings may vary. Scroll to 14-22 Operation Mode and press [OK].
Commissioning ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Use the navigation keys to scroll to line-line value with 2 to achieve the line to 0-01 Language. common (starpoint) value. Select language and press [OK]. 1-37 d-axis Inductance (Ld) Enter line to common direct axis inductance of If a jumper wire is in place between control the PM motor.
Commissioning ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions • Run this procedure on a cold motor for best Application Settings results Low inertia applications 1-17 Voltage filter time const. to be <5 increased by factor 5 to 10 Load Motor To run AMA 1-14 Damping Gain should be Press [Main Menu] to access parameters.
Commissioning ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 5.8 System Start-up The procedure in this section requires user-wiring and application programming to be completed. The following procedure is recommended after application set-up is completed. WARNING MOTOR START! Ensure that the motor, system, and any attached equipment are ready for start.
Application Set-up Examples ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 6 Application Set-up Examples The examples in this section are intended as a quick Parameters reference for common applications. Function Setting +24 V • Parameter settings are the regional default values 1-29 Automatic +24 V unless otherwise indicated (selected in...
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Application Set-up Examples ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Parameters Parameters Function Setting Function Setting +24 V +24 V 5-10 Terminal 18 [8] Start* 6-12 Terminal 53 4 mA* +24 V +24 V Digital Input D IN Low Current D IN 5-12 Terminal 27 [19] Freeze D IN...
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Application Set-up Examples ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 6.1.3 Start/Stop Parameters Function Setting Parameters +24 V 5-10 Terminal 18 [9] Latched Function Setting +24 V Digital Input Start D IN +24 V D IN 5-12 Terminal 27 [6] Stop 5-10 Terminal 18 [8] Start* +24 V...
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Application Set-up Examples ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 6.1.5 RS-485 Parameters Function Setting Parameters +24 V 5-10 Terminal 18 [8] Start Function Setting +24 V Digital Input D IN +24 V D IN 5-11 Terminal 19 [10] 8-30 Protocol +24 V Digital Input Reversing*...
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Application Set-up Examples ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 6.1.6 Motor Thermistor 6.1.7 SLC CAUTION Parameters Function Setting Use only thermistors with reinforced or double insulation 4-30 Motor [1] Warning +24 V to meet PELV insulation requirements. Feedback Loss +24 V Function D IN Parameters...
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Application Set-up Examples ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 6.1.8 Mechanical Brake Control Parameters Function Setting 5-40 Function [32] Mech. +24 V Relay brake ctrl. +24 V 5-10 Terminal 18 [8] Start* D IN D IN Digital Input 5-11 Terminal 19 [11] Start D IN Digital Input...
The frequency converter uses [Hand On] Danfoss AUTHORISED PERSONNEL! control or reference values from the LCP. Risk of personal injury or equipment damage. Repair and service must be carried out by Danfoss authorised Table 7.3 Reference Site personnel only. AC Brake AC Brake was selected in 2-10 Brake Function.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions DC Hold DC hold is selected in 1-80 Function at Stop Jogging The motor is running as programmed in and a stop command is active. The motor is 3-19 Jog Speed [RPM]. •...
Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Alarms Run on ref. The frequency converter is running in the Trip reference range. The feedback value matches An alarm is issued when the frequency converter is the setpoint value. tripped, which means that the frequency converter Run request A start command was given, but the motor suspends operation to prevent frequency converter or...
Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 109 terminals 1, 3, 5 for signals, terminals 2, 4, 6 common). Check that the frequency converter programming and switch settings match the analog signal type. Perform Input Terminal Signal Test. WARNING/ALARM 3, No motor Warn.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions WARNING/ALARM 9, Inverter overload terminal switch for 53 or 54 is set for voltage. The frequency converter is about to cut out because of an Check 1-93 Thermistor Source selects terminal 53 overload (too high current for too long).
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Troubleshooting Record the value of the following parameters and contact Check for proper fan operation. your Danfoss supplier: Cycle power to the frequency converter and 15-40 FC Type check that the fan operates briefly at start-up.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Troubleshooting It may be necessary to contact your Danfoss supplier or Check for the following conditions. service department. Note the code number for further Ambient temperature too high. troubleshooting directions. Motor cable too long.
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The problem could be on the power card, 24 V DC back-up power supply may be overloaded, on the gate drive card, or the ribbon cable between the otherwise contact the Danfoss supplier. power card and gate drive card. MG33AN02 - Rev. 2013-09-06...
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The actual motor current has not exceeded the “release ALARM 50, AMA calibration failed brake” current within the “Start delay” time window. Contact your Danfoss supplier or Danfoss Service ALARM 64, Voltage Limit Department. The load and speed combination demands a motor voltage higher than the actual DC link voltage.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions ALARM 70, Illegal FC configuration ALARM 80, Drive initialised to default value The control card and power card are incompatible. To Parameter settings are initialised to default settings after a check compatibility, contact your supplier with the type manual reset.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions ALARM 164, ATEX ETR cur.lim.alarm Operating above the characteristic curve for more than 60 s within a period of 600 s activates the alarm and the frequency converter trips. WARNING 165, ATEX ETR freq.lim.warning The frequency converter is running more than 50 s below the permitted minimum frequency (1-98 ATEX ETR interpol.
Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 7.5 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Test Solution Missing input power See Table 4.5. Check the input power source. Missing or open fuses or circuit See open fuses and tripped circuit breaker in Follow the recommendations provided.
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Diagnostics and Troubleshoo... ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Symptom Possible Cause Test Solution Frequency limits set wrong Check output limits in4-13 Motor Speed High Program correct limits. Limit [RPM], 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz], Motor is not reaching and 4-19 Max Output Frequency maximum Reference input signal not...
Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 8.4 Ambient Conditions Environment Enclosure IP20/Chassis, IP21/Type 1, IP55/ Type 12, IP66/ Type 4X Vibration test 1.0 g Max. THVD Max. relative humidity 5% - 93% (IEC 721-3-3; Class 3K3 (non-condensing) during operation Aggressive environment (IEC 60068-2-43) H S test class Kd...
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Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 3, 4) Safe stop Terminal 37 (Terminal 37 is fixed PNP logic) Voltage level 0-24 V DC Voltage level, logic'0' PNP <4 V DC Voltage level, logic'1' PNP >20 V DC Maximum voltage on input 28 V DC Typical input current at 24 V 50 mA rms...
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Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Input resistance, R approx. 4 kΩ Pulse input accuracy (0.1-1 kHz) Max. error: 0.1% of full scale Encoder input accuracy (1-11 kHz) Max. error: 0.05 % of full scale The pulse and encoder inputs (terminals 29, 32, 33) are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high- voltage terminals.
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Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Control card, USB serial communication USB standard 1.1 (Full speed) USB plug USB type B “device” plug Connection to PC is carried out via a standard host/device USB cable. The USB connection is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. The USB ground connection is not galvanically isolated from protection earth.
Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 8.7 Fuses and Circuit Breakers Use recommended fuses and/or circuit breakers on the supply side as protection in case of component break-down inside the frequency converter (first fault). NOTICE Use of fuses on the supply side is mandatory for IEC 60364 (CE) and NEC 2009 (UL) compliant installations. Recommendations •...
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Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 8.7.2 UL Compliance 200-240 V Recommended max. fuse Power Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann [kW] Type RK1 Type J Type T Type CC Type CC Type CC 0.25-0.37 KTN-R-05 JKS-05 JJN-05 FNQ-R-5 KTK-R-5 LP-CC-5 0.55-1.1...
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Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 380-500 V Recommended max. fuse Power Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann [kW] Type RK1 Type J Type T Type CC Type CC Type CC 0.37-1.1 KTS-R-6 JKS-6 JJS-6 FNQ-R-6 KTK-R-6 LP-CC-6 1.5-2.2 KTS-R-10 JKS-10 JJS-10...
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Specifications ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 525-600 V Recommended max. fuse Bussman Bussman Ferraz- Ferraz- Power Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann Bussmann SIBA Littel fuse Shawmut Shawmut [kW] Type J Type T Type CC Type CC Type RK1 Type RK1 Type RK1 Type CC Type RK1 0.75-1.1...
Appendix ® AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions 9 Appendix 9.1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Conventions Alternating Current Automatic Energy Optimization American Wire Gauge Automatic Motor Adaptation °C Degrees Celsius Direct Current Electro Magnetic Compatibility Electronic Thermal Relay Frequency Converter Local Control Panel Motion Control Tool Ingress Protection Nominal Motor Current...
® Index AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions Index Control card....................... 37 Card Performance................61 Card, +10 V DC Output..............60 Card, 24 V DC Output..............60 Abbreviations..................70 Card, RS-485 Serial Communication......... 60 card, USB serial communication..........61 input....................6, 15 Characteristics...................
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® Index AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Operating Instructions FLUX......................33 Manual initialisation................24 Front cover tightening torque............69 MCT 10....................16, 21 Fuses..................11, 20, 40, 62 Mechanical Brake Control................18, 33 Installation.................... 9 Menu Ground keys....................... 22 connections..................20 Keys....................... 22 wire......................
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