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MEM. F MOT LECTURE FREQUENCE MOTEUR MOTOR FREQUENCY STATUS HZ MOTOR FREQUENZ ANZEIGE HZ I MOT LECTURE COURANT MOTEUR A/10 MOTOR CURRENT STATUS A/10 MOTOR STROM ANZEIGE A/10 VARMECA 20 Analogue output Mains +24V +10V Control potentiometer Run reverse Braking...
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(emergency stop, fault detector). The VARMECA 20 motor is fitted with safety devices which, in the event of a fault, control stopping and thus stop the motor. The motor itself can become jammed for mechanical reasons. Voltage fluctuations, and in particular power cuts, may also cause the motor to stop.
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VDE 0558 are also applicable. powered down, as the capacitors may still be charged. In view The technical characteristics and instructions concerning the of this, the warnings fixed to VARMECA 20 motors must be connection conditions specified on the nameplate and in the observed.
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors Notes...
- Pentium 100 MHz or equivalent This manual describes access to the parameter settings of the - 8 Mb of RAM VARMECA 20 range via a CDC-VMA 20 console or PEGASE - Windows 95/98/NT/2000 VMA 20 PC software. Combined with the VARMECA 20, these tools are used for programming, diagnostics and displaying parameters.
2 - COMMISSIONING THE 2.1.2 - Connection CDC-VMA 20 CONSOLE - Open the front cover of the VARMECA 20. - Connect the 4-pin socket at the end of the cable to the 2.1 - Installation connector located on the VARMECA 20 connection card.
COMMISSIONING THE CDC-VMA 20 CONSOLE 2.3 - Read mode 2.4 - Parameter setting mode - Connect the console to the VARMECA 20 RS 232 socket. • Parameter modifications must be made with the - Power up the VARMECA 20. VARMECA 20 stopped (run command disabled).
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE CDC-VMA 20 CONSOLE Adjustment range Display Description Factory setting VMA A20 VMA B20 Voltage value applied in the adapted to the...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE CDC-VMA 20 CONSOLE Adjustment range Display Description Factory setting VMA A20 VMA B20 Fault reading OK = no fault I2T MOTOR = overheating motor...
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Version A or B P93 LOG CDC_VMA Console software version P28 CAL_MOT VARMECA 20 rating reading P29 CODE Access code Reserved for LEROY-SOMER This parameter can be modified if the VARMECA is powered up and a stop command has been issued.
3.1.3 - Connection Click here for installation then follow the instructions - Open the front cover of the VARMECA 20. - Connect the 4-pin socket at the end of the cable to the connector located on the VARMECA 20 connection card During installation, the program suggests a destination (P3 connector).
3.3 - Using the software If PEGASE VARMECA 20 has been installed in a different directory: To open PEGASE VARMECA 20, if it has been installed in Double-click on the LS Pegase_vma20 icon where you have the directory suggested during installation, proceed as shown installed PEGASE VARMECA 20.
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COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE 3.3.2 - Detail of the VARMECA 20 parameters window Click on the "VARMECA 20 parameters" window. This window is used to access the VARMECA 20 parameters. 3.3.2.1 - Button functions Return all parameters to "factory" settings...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE 3.3.2.2 - Help with wiring Click on the list of "configurations" Select the desired configuration, Eg: Standard...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE 3.3.2.3 - Parameter definitions Click this button The following window appears: Next, click on the chosen...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE Another way of defining parameters: Click in the settings window of the parameter to be defined, eg: Fmax...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE 3.3.2.4 - Creating a settings file After modifying the parameters required for your application, click the "Save as..." button...
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Use the arrow to select the directory folder Click on the desired file then Open 3.3.2.6 - Return to "factory" settings The "LEROY SOMER Parameter" button can be used to return all the Parameters to their "factory" setting, except for motor rating and terminal block configuration...
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EXCEL file. Note: it will not be possible to use this file to set the parameters on a VARMECA 20. To do this it will be essential to return to the file saved in PEGASE (section 3.3.2.5).
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE Press OK to confirm A text file has been created in the PEGASE folder. - Open EXCEL.
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE Select both separators then click "Next" - Step 3: Select "General" format then click "Finish"...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE 3.3.3 - Setting the VARMECA parameters The VARMECA parameters are set from the following screen:...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors COMMISSIONING THE PEGASE VMA 20 PC PARAMETER SOFTWARE 3.3.4 - Display during operation - Connect the PC to the VARMECA. - Switch on the VARMECA.
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- Click on the "optional fieldbus parameters" window. This window can be used to access the special parameters for the optional fieldbus. For this page, the software is used in an identical way to the "VARMECA 20 parameters" window. All functions: import, export, dynamic display are active.
LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors WIRING DIAGRAMS 4.2 - Standard configuration: regulation with integrated PI loop (VMA A20) PI reference using local control knob or external reference - 2 running directions (VMA A20 only).
LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors WIRING DIAGRAMS 4.6 - Configuration 3: Correction of an external reference using the speed control knob or Local/Remote command Correction of an external reference via the local control knob...
LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors WIRING DIAGRAMS 4.8 - Configuration 5: Regulation of a pressure with the integrated PI loop - PI reference using local or external reference - 2 running directions (VMA A20 only)
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(P < P1) regulation will bring the motor up to maximum speed after time T1; the underpressure fault appears. Similarly, if there is a break in sensor feedback (0-10V or 4-20mA) the VARMECA 20 will trigger an underpressure fault. Automatic Run/Stop T2 stop on minimum frequency time delay (in seconds T2 ≤...
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LEROY-SOMER PARAMETER SETTING MANUAL 3532 - 05.2004 / f VARMECA 20 Variable speed motors and geared motors WIRING DIAGRAMS 4.10.1 - Description of operation of the faster/slower command: Configuration 7 This function is used to stabilise the speed at all levels between min. speed and max. speed.
- Check whether the motor is overloaded or has stalled (green LED flashing). UNDER VOLT. BUS UNDERVOLTAGE - Check the mains supply voltage. - Make sure that the VARMECA 20 is not disturbed by interference. EEPROM EEPROM - Internal fault in the product.
SUMMARY OF SETTINGS 6 - SUMMARY OF SETTINGS The table below can be used to note the settings entered on the VARMECA 20 in order to keep a record should a replacement product be needed. Settings made using the CDC-VMA 20 console...
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