How to Install
5.5.2 How to Connect a PC to the
Frequency Converter
To control or program the frequency converter from a PC,
install the PC-based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up
Software.
The PC is connected via a standard (host/device) USB
cable, or via the RS-485 interface as shown in 5.5.1 RS-485
Bus Connection.
NOTE
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The USB connection is galvanically isolated from the
supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
The USB connection is connected to protection earth on
the frequency converter. Use only an isolated laptop as PC
connection to the USB connector on the frequency
converter.
Illustration 5.30 For control cable connections, see section on
Control Terminals.
PC-based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up Software
All frequency converters are equipped with a serial
communication port. Danfoss provides a PC tool for
communication between PC and frequency converter, PC-
based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up Software.
MCT 10 Set-up Software
MCT 10 Set-up Software has been designed as an easy to
use interactive tool for setting parameters in our frequency
converters.
The PC-based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up Software
will be useful for:
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Planning a communication network off-line. MCT
10 Set-up Software contains a complete
frequency converter database
•
Commissioning frequency converters on line
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Saving settings for all frequency converters
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Save Drive Settings:
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All parameters are now stored in the PC.
Load Drive Settings:
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All parameter settings are now transferred to the
frequency converter.
A separate manual for PC-based Configuration Tool MCT
10 Set-up Software is available.
The PC-based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up Software
modules
The following modules are included in the software
package:
Table 5.17
Ordering number:
Order the CD containing the PC-based Configuration Tool
MCT 10 Set-up Software, using code number 130B1000.
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Replacing a frequency converter in a network
Expanding an existing network
Future developed drives will be supported
Connect a PC to the unit via USB com port
Open PC-based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up
Software
Choose "Read from drive"
Choose "Save as"
Connect a PC to the unit via USB com port
Open PC-based Configuration Tool MCT 10 Set-up
Software
Choose "Open"– stored files will be shown
Open the appropriate file
Choose "Write to drive"
MCT 10 Set-up Software
Setting parameters
Copy to and from frequency converters
Documentation and print out of parameter
settings incl. diagrams
Ext. User Interface
Preventive Maintenance Schedule
Clock settings
Timed Action Programming
Smart Logic Controller Set-up
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