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Introduction AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 1.5.2 Input Break-away torque Control command Start and stop the connected motor with keypad and digital inputs. Functions are divided into 2 groups. Functions in group 1 have higher priority than functions in group 2. Group 1 Reset, coast stop, reset, and coast stop, quick stop, DC brake, stop, the [OFF] key.
Introduction Determines the relationship between the reference input at Most significant bit. 0% value (typically 0 V, 0 mA, 4 mA) and the resulting reference. The minimum reference value is set in Short for Mille Circular Mil, an American measuring unit for parameter F-52 Minimum Reference.
Introduction AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide • activating reset or, in some cases, by being programmed to Do not remove the plugs for the motor and reset automatically. Trip may not be used for personal mains supply while the frequency converter is safety.
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Introduction Protection mode WARNING Once a hardware limit on motor current or DC-link voltage High Voltage is exceeded, the frequency converter enters Protection Touching the electrical parts may be fatal - even after mode. Protection mode means a change of the PWM the equipment has been disconnected from mains.
Introduction AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 1.7 Electrical Wiring 1.7.1 Electrical Wiring - Control Cables Illustration 1.2 Diagram Showing All Electrical Terminals without Options Long control cables and analog signals may in rare cases and depending on installation result in 50/60 Hz ground loops due to noise from mains supply cables.
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Introduction Input polarity of control terminals Illustration 1.3 PNP Source Illustration 1.4 NPN (Sink) NOTICE Control cables must be screened/armoured. Illustration 1.5 Control Cables 03/2016 All rights reserved. DET-620D...
How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 2 How to Program 2.1 Keypad 2.1.1 How to Operate Graphical Keypad The keypad is divided into 4 functional groups: Graphical display with status lines. Menu keys and indicator lights (LEDs) - selecting mode, changing parameters, and switching between display functions.
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How to Program Bottom section (c) always shows the state of the frequency converter in status mode. Press [Status] to toggle between 3 status readout displays. Operating variables with different formatting are shown in each status screen. Each value/measurement readout parameter selected in parameter K-20 Display Line 1.1 Small to parameter K-24 Display Line 3 Large has its own scale and number of digits after a possible decimal point.
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How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Indicator lights (LEDs) The Quick Menu consists of • If certain threshold values are exceeded, the alarm and/or Quick Start warning LED lights up. A status and alarm text appear in • Fan Macros the display.
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How to Program [Alarm Log] [Alarm Log] displays an alarm list of the 10 most recent alarms (numbered A1-A10). To obtain more details about an alarm, press the navigation keys to manoeuvre to the alarm number and press [OK]. Information is displayed about the condition of the frequency converter before it enters the alarm mode.
How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 2.1.2 Quick Transfer of Parameter Settings [Off] between Multiple Frequency [Off] stops the connected motor. The key can be selected Converters as [1] Enabled or [0] Disabled via parameter K-41 [Off] Button on Keypad. If no external stop function is selected and the [Off] key is inactive, the motor can only be stopped by Once the set-up of a frequency converter is complete, disconnecting the mains supply.
How to Program Example of changing parameter data Data transfer from keypad to frequency converter Assume F-07 Accel Time 1 is set to 6 s and you want to NOTICE change it to 10 s. Use the following procedure: Stop the motor before performing this operation. Press [Quick Menu].
How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide How to access Macros - example Parameter [Units] Turn on the frequency converter (green LED Parameter K-01 Language lights). Parameter K-02 Motor Speed Unit [Hp] Parameter P-02 Motor Power [HP] Parameter P-07 Motor Power [kW] [kW] Parameter F-05 Motor Rated Voltage Parameter F-04 Base Frequency...
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How to Program Illustration 2.18 Function Set-ups Options ▲ ▼ Press [ ] and [ ] to scroll down to find AP-62 Illustration 2.21 Setting a Parameter Broken Belt Delay. Illustration 2.19 General Settings Options Press [OK]. Illustration 2.20 Parameter AN-50 Terminal 42 Output Selected ▲...
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How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Function Set-ups parameters The Quick Menu parameters are grouped in the following way: Fan Macros Pump Macros Compressor Macros Parameter AP-60 Broken Belt Function Parameter AP-20 Low Power Auto Set-up Parameter H-43 Torque Characteristics Parameter AP-61 Broken Belt Torque Parameter AP-21 Low Power Detection Parameter F-24 Holding Time...
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How to Program Single Zone Int. Set Point Single Zone Ext. Set Point Multi Zone/Adv Parameter CL-81 PID Normal/ Inverse Control Parameter AN-25 Terminal 54 High Ref./Feedb. Parameter CL-12 Reference/Feedback Unit Value Parameter CL-82 PID Start Speed [RPM] Parameter AN-26 Terminal 54 Filter Time Parameter CL-13 Minimum Reference/Feedb.
How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 2.1.6 Main Menu Mode Press [Main Menu] to select the Main Menu mode. The Group number Parameter group below readout appears on the display. Fire/Bypass Operation The middle and bottom sections on the display show a list Timed Functions of parameter groups which can be selected by toggling PID Closed Loop...
How to Program 2.1.9 Changing a Text Value If the selected parameter is a text value, change the text ▲ ▼ value with the [ ] keys. Place the cursor on the value that should be saved and press [OK]. Illustration 2.26 Changing a Group of Numeric Data Values 2.1.11 Value, Step-by-step Certain parameters can be changed step-by-step.
How to Program AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 2.1.13 Restore to Default Settings This procedure initializes all except: • Parameter ID-00 Operating hours. Restore the frequency converter to default settings in 2 • Parameter ID-03 Power Up's. ways. • Parameter ID-04 Over Temp's. Recommended restore (via parameter H-03 Restore •...
Parameter Description 3 Parameter Description 3.1 K-## Keypad Set-up Parameters related to the fundamental functions of the K-03 Regional Settings frequency converter, function of the keypad buttons and Option: Function: configuration of the keypad display. parameter K-03 Regional Settings. The default settings of parameter K-02 Motor Speed Unit and 3.1.1 K-0# Keypad Basic Settings parameter K-03 Regional Settings depend on which...
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5 Parameter Lists. the frequency converter very flexible and able to meet the Factory Cannot be changed. It contains the GE data set, requirements of many different HVAC system control setup and can be used as a data source when schemes, often saving the cost of external control returning the other set-ups to a known state.
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Parameter Description K-12 This Set-up Linked to K-12 This Set-up Linked to Option: Function: Option: Function: The link ensures synchronising of the not set-ups 1 and 2 to indicate that all not changeable during operation parameter values changeable during operation parameters are now when moving from 1 set-up to another during the same in set-up 1 and set-up 2.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide parameter K-32 Max Value of Custom K-15 Readout: Actual Set-up Readout. Range: Function: [1210] Power [kW] Actual power consumed by the motor [0 - 255] in kW. [1211] Power [hp] Actual power consumed by the motor 3.1.3 K-2# Keypad Display in HP.
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Parameter Description [1252] Feedback [Unit] Reference value from programmed network e.g. from the BMS, PLC or other digital input(s). master controller. [1284] Comm. Option Extended fieldbus communication [1253] Digi Pot View the contribution of the digital option status word. Reference potentiometer to the actual reference Feedback.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide selected in parameter K-30 Unit for Custom [2316] Maintenance Readout). Text [2580] Pump Status • Display text. Text string stored in a parameter. [2581] Pump Status Status for the operation of each Custom readout individual pump controlled by the Pump The calculated value to be shown is based on the settings Controller.
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Parameter Description K-30 Unit for Custom Readout K-31 Min Value of Custom Readout Option: Function: Range: Function: [DR-09 Custom Readout] in parameter K-20 Display 0.00 Custom- [-999999.99 - This parameter allows selection Line 1.1 Small to parameter K-24 Display Line 3 ReadoutUnit 100.00 of the minimum value of the...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide K-38 Display Text 2 K-41 [Off] Button on Keypad Range: Function: Option: Function: [0 - In this parameter, it is possible to write an individual Disabled Select to disable the key. text string to show in the keypad, or to be read via Enabled [Off] key is enabled.
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Parameter Description K-50 Keypad Copy K-61 Access to Main Menu w/o Password Option: Function: Option: Function: NOTICE Full access Disables password defined in parameter K-60 Main Menu Password. This parameter cannot be adjusted while the motor is running. Keypad: Read only Prevents unauthorized editing of Main Menu parameters.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide It is possible to program the clock for daylight saving time/ K-76 DST/Summertime Start summertime, weekly working days/non-working days Range: Function: including 20 exceptions (holidays, and so on). Although the [0 - 0] Sets the date and time when DST/summertime clock settings can be set via the keypad, they can also be starts.
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Parameter Description K-83 Additional Non-Working Days Array [15] Array with 15 elements [0]–[14] shown below the parameter number in the display. Press [OK] and step between elements ▲ ▼ with [ ] and [ Range: Function: [0 - 0] Defines dates for additional working days that would normally be non-working days according to parameter K-81 Working Days.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.2 F-## Fundamental Parameters F-02 Operation Method Option: Function: 3.2.1 F-0# Fundamental Parameters Remote Use remote reference in both hand-on mode and auto-on mode. F-01 Frequency Setting 1 Local Use local reference in both hand-on mode Option: Function: and auto-on mode.
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Parameter Description F-07 Accel Time 1 Range: Function: 10.00 [1.00 Enter the accel time, that is the acceleration time - 3600 from 0 RPM–parameter P-06 Base Speed. Select a accel time such that the output current does not exceed the current limit in parameter F-43 Current Limit during ramping.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide NOTICE F-10 Electronic Overload If the temperature of the motor is monitored through a Option: Function: thermistor or a KTY Sensor, the PELV is not complied No protection If the motor is continuously overloaded, with in case of short circuits between motor windings and no warning or trip of frequency and the sensor.
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Parameter Description Illustration 3.7 PTC Thermistor Connection - Digital Input Using an analog input and 10 V as supply: Illustration 3.9 Electronic Thermal Overload Profile Example: The frequency converter trips when the motor temperature is too high. Parameter set-up: 3.2.3.3 Klixon •...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide F-12 Motor Thermistor Input F-17 Motor Speed High Limit [RPM] Option: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE NOTICE Maximum output frequency cannot This parameter cannot be adjusted exceed 10% of the carrier frequency while the motor is running. (parameter F-26 Motor Noise (Carrier Freq)).
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Parameter Description F-24 Holding Time F-38 Overmodulation Range: Function: Option: Function: 00 s [0 - Enter the time delay between the start Off Selects no overmodulation of the output voltage to 120 s] command and the time when the frequency avoid torque ripple on the motor shaft.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide F-52 Minimum Reference Range: Function: obtainable by summing all references. This value defines the lower limit for both the local and remote reference depending on the choice in par. F-02 Operation Method. NOTICE This parameter is used in open loop only.
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Parameter Description F-93 Maximum Limit Range: Function: 100 % [-200 - Set the maximum permissible value for the 200 %] resulting reference. This is recommended if the digital pot-meter is used for fine-tuning of the resulting reference. F-94 Minimum Limit Range: Function: [-200 -...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.3 E-## Digital In/Outs Latched The motor starts, if a pulse is applied for start min. 2 ms. The motor stops when Stop Parameter group for configuring the digital input and inverse is activated. output.
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Parameter Description NOTICE permissive needs only be logic ‘1’ on one of the terminals for the function to be carried When Freeze output is active, the out. The digital output signal for Run frequency converter cannot be Request (Start [8], Jog [14] or Freeze output stopped via a low ‘start [8]’...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.3.1 E-1# Additional Accel Decel Ramps [130] Pump 1 Interlock [131] Pump 2 Choosing ramp parameters. Interlock E-10 Accel Time 2 [132] Pump 3 Range: Function: Interlock 10.00 [1.00 - Enter the accel time, that is the acceleration E-00 Digital I/O Mode 3600 s] time from 0 RPM–parameter P-06 Base Speed.
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Parameter Description [13] Below current, Motor current is lower than set in Relay Bus Control. The output state is parameter H-70 Warning Current Low. retained in the event of bus time-out. [46] Bus ctrl, 1 if Controls output via bus. The state of the [14] Above current, Motor current is higher than set in...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide The input will go low whenever the Logic and/or parameter AP-22 Low Speed Action [33] Set dig. out. A low is executed. Detection. [82] Logic See parameter LC-52 Logic Controller Action. [191] Dry Pump A Dry Pump condition has been detected.
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Parameter Description The below setting options are all related to the Cascade Controller. Wiring diagrams and settings for parameter, see parameter group PC-## for more details. [201] Pump 1 One or more of the pumps controlled by running the Cascade Controller is/are running. The function will also depend on the setting in parameter PC-06 Number of Pumps.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.3.3 E-5# I/O Mode / Add On I/O 3.3.4 E-6# Pulse Input E-51 Terminal 27 Mode E-60 Term. 29 Low Frequency Option: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE [0 - 110000 Enter the low frequency limit corresponding to the low motor shaft This parameter cannot be adjusted while speed (that is low reference value) in...
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Parameter Description E-65 Term. 33 Low Frequency E-70 Terminal 27 Pulse Output Variable Range: Function: Option: Function: 100 Hz [0 - 110000 Enter the low frequency corresponding [102] Feedback to the low motor shaft speed (that is [103] Motor Current low reference value) in [104] Torque rel to limit...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide E-75 Terminal X30/6 Pulse Output Variable E-90 Digital & Relay Bus Control Option: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE Bit 0 CC Digital Output Terminal 27 Bit 1 CC Digital Output Terminal 29 This parameter cannot be Bit 2 GPIO Digital Output Terminal X adjusted while the motor is...
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Parameter Description E-98 Pulse Out #X30/6 Timeout Preset Range: Function: [0 - 100 %] Contains the frequency to apply to the digital output terminal X30/6 when it is configured as bus-controlled timeout, and timeout is detected. 03/2016 All rights reserved. DET-620D...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.4 C-## Frequency Control Functions C-05 Multi-step Frequency 1 - 8 Array [8] 3.4.1 C-0# Frequency Control Functions Range: Function: [-100 - Enter up to 8 different preset references (0-7) in C-01 Jump Frequency From [Hz] 100 %] this parameter, using array programming.
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Parameter Description Illustration 3.19 Example of Open-loop Operation and Closed-loop Operation 3.4.2 C-2# Jog Setup C-21 Jog Speed [RPM] Range: Function: C-20 Jog Speed [Hz] See also parameter C-20 Jog Speed [Hz] and Range: Function: parameter C-22 Jog Accel/Decel Time. 10.0 [0 - par.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide C-30 Frequency Command 2 Option: Function: [21] Analog input (OPCGPIO) X30/11 [22] Analog input (OPCGPIO) X30/12 [23] Analog Input (OPCAIO) X42/1 [24] Analog Input (OPCAIO) X42/3 [25] Analog Input (OPCAIO) X42/5 [30] Ext. Closed Illustration 3.20 Jog Ramp Time Loop 1 [31]...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.5 P-## Motor Data Activate the Auto Tune function by pressing [Hand ] after selecting [1] Enable complete AMA or [2] Enable reduced 3.5.1 P-0# Motor Data AMA. After a normal sequence, the display reads: Press [OK] to finish Auto Tune.
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Parameter Description P-08 Motor Rotation Check P-10 Slip Compensation Time Constant Option: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE 0.10 s [0.05 - WARNING 5 s] Parameter P-10 Slip Compensation Time HIGH VOLTAGE Constant has no effect when Frequency converters contain high voltage parameter P-20 Motor Construction = [1] when connected to AC mains input, DC PM, non-salient SPM.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide P-27 Voltage filter time const. P-35 Main Reactance (Xh) Range: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE 0.001 s [0.001 - 1 Supply voltage filter time constant is used 100.0000 [1.0000 - for reducing the influence of high 10000.0000 Parameter P-35 Main Reactance frequency ripples and system resonances...
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EMF developed across any of 2 phases of Table 3.10 shows the pole numbers for normal speed stator winding of a free-running motor. GE frequency ranges of various motor types. Define motors converters always require the line-to-line RMS value designed for other frequencies separately.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide P-44 d-axis Inductance Sat. (LdSat) Range: Function: 0.0 mH [0 - 1000 Enter the inductance saturation of Ld. Ideally, this parameter has the same value as parameter P-37 d-axis Inductance (Ld). If the motor supplier provides an induction curve, enter the induction value at 200% of the nominal value.
Parameter Description 3.6 H-## High Perf Parameters H-04 Auto-Reset (Times) Option: Function: 3.6.1 H-0# High Perf Operations Automatic reset x 2 Automatic reset x 3 H-01 Option Detection Automatic reset x 4 Option: Function: Automatic reset x 5 Protect Freezes the current settings and prevents Automatic reset x 6 Option unwanted changes when missing or...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide H-08 Reverse Lock H-09 Start Mode Option: Function: Option: Function: NOTICE • Parameter B-07 Parking Time The setting in parameter H-08 Reverse The flying-start function used for PM motors is based on Lock has impact on the flying start in an initial speed estimation.
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Parameter Description 3.6.2 H-3## Stop Speed H-40 Configuration Mode Option: Function: H-36 Trip Speed Low [RPM] Closed Motor speed is determined by a reference from Range: Function: Loop the built-in PID controller varying the motor NOTICE speed as in a closed-loop control process (for 0 RPM [0 - example constant pressure or flow).
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide H-43 Torque Characteristics H-50 Motor Magnetisation at Zero Speed Option: Function: This parameter is not visible on the LCP. has a default value and is automatically Range: Function: adjusted when the motor data is programmed.
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Parameter Description 3.6.5 H-6# Load Depend. Setting H-58 Flying Start Test Pulses Current Range: Function: H-61 High Speed Load Compensation 30 % [0 - Set the magnitude of the magnetising current for 200 %] the pulses used to detect the motor direction. This parameter is not visible on the LCP.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.6.6 H-7# Adjustable Warnings H-73 Warning Speed High Range: Function: H-70 Warning Current Low NOTICE 3600 [par. Range: Function: H-72 - Any changes in parameter F-17 Motor 60000 [0 - Warnings are shown on the display, programmed Speed High Limit [RPM] reset the value in RPM] par.
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Parameter Description H-76 Warning Feedback Low H-80 Function at Stop Range: Function: Option: Function: -999999.999 [-999999.999 - Enter the lower feedback [2] Motor check, warning ProcessCtrlUnit par. H-77 limit. When the feedback [6] Motor check, alarm ProcessCtrlUnit] drops below this limit, the [1] PM non-salient: display reads Feedb .
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.7 AN-## Analog In/Out AN-01 Live Zero Timeout Function Option: Function: 3.7.1 AN-## Analog In/Out • Parameter AN-22 Terminal 54 Low Current. Parameter group for configuration of the analog input and The function can also be activated for a time output.
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Parameter Description 3.7.3 AN-1# Analog Input 1 AN-13 Terminal 53 High Current Range: Function: Parameters for configuring the scaling and limits for analog 20 mA [par. AN-12 Enter the high current value input 1 (terminal 53). - 20 mA] corresponding to the high reference/ feedback set in parameter AN-15 Terminal 53 High Ref./Feedb.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.7.4 AN-2# Analog Input 2 AN-24 Terminal 54 Low Ref./Feedb. Value Range: Function: Parameters for configuring the scaling and limits for analog [-999999.999 - Enter the analog input scaling value that input 2 (terminal 54). 999999.999] corresponds to the low voltage/low current value set in...
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Parameter Description AN-31 Terminal X30/11 High Voltage AN-40 Terminal X30/12 Low Voltage Range: Function: Range: Function: 10 V [par. AN-30 - Sets the analog input scaling value to 0.07 V [0 - par. Sets the analog input scaling value to 10 V] correspond to the high reference feedback AN-41 V]...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.7.7 AN-5# Analog Output 1 AN-50 Terminal 42 Output Option: Function: Parameters for configuring the scaling and limits for analog [114] Ext. Closed 0–100%, (0–20 mA). output 1, that is terminal 42. Analog outputs are current Loop 2 outputs: 0/4–20 mA.
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Parameter Description Example 3: AN-52 Terminal 42 Output Max Scale Variable value = reference, range = minimum reference– Range: Function: maximum reference [0 - Scale for the maximum output (20 mA) of the Range needed for output = minimum reference (0%)– analog signal at terminal 42.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide AN-55 Terminal 42 Output Filter AN-62 Terminal X30/8 Max. Scale Option: Function: Range: Function: The following readout parameters from selection in that is 50%=20 mA. If a current 4–20 mA is parameter AN-50 Terminal 42 Output have a filter required at maximum output (100%), calculate the percentage value as follows: selected when parameter AN-55 Terminal 42 Output...
Parameter Description 3.8 SP-## Special Functions SP-10 Line failure Option: Function: Parameter group for configuring special frequency Coasting The frequency converter turns off and the converter functions. capacitor bank backs up the control card, thus SP-00 Fault Level ensuring a faster restart when mains reconnect (at short power zags).
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Enter code 5000 to restore the 8 digit When a severe mains imbalance is detected, 2147483647] ordering number in parameter ID-46 GE select 1 of the available functions. Product No. after a power card exchange. The number should match the ordering Trip Trips the frequency converter.
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Parameter Description SP-30 Current Lim Ctrl, Proportional Gain SP-41 Energy Savings Min. Magnetization Range: Function: Range: Function: 100 % [0 - 500 %] Enter the proportional gain value for the Enter the minimum allowable magnetization for current limit controller. Selection of a high Automatic Energy Savings.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide AHF capacitor connect output function for digital and relay outputs Functional description: Connect capacitors at 20% nominal power. Hysteresis ±50% of the 20% nominal power (=minimum 10% and maximum 30% nominal power). Off delay timer=10 s. The nominal power must be below 10% for 10 s to disconnect the capacitors.
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Parameter Description again, showed by t . When t expires, the nominal power is above 30% and the relay does not turn on. SP-55 Output Filter Option: Function: No Filter Sine Wave Filter Fixed SP-59 Actual Number of Inverter Units This parameter is only relevant for high-power frequency converters.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.9 O-## Options/Comms O-03 Control Word Timeout Time Range: Function: 3.9.1 O-0# General Settings 60.0 [0.5 - Enter the maximum time expected to pass 18000 s] between the reception of 2 consecutive O-01 Control Site messages.
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Parameter Description O-05 End-of-Timeout Function O-08 Readout Filtering Option: Function: If the speed feedback value readouts on fieldbus are fluctuating, this function is used. Select filtered, if the function is required. A Select the action after receiving a valid control power cycle is required for changes to take effect.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide O-13 Configurable Status Word STW O-13 Configurable Status Word STW Array [16] Array [16] Option: Function: Option: Function: Trip excl Set if a trip occurs, except if alarm 68, Safe [65] Comparator 5 See parameter group LC-1# Comparators. If Alarm 68 stop executes the trip.
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Parameter Description O-13 Configurable Status Word STW O-30 Protocol Option: Function: Array [16] Modbus Communication according to the Modbus RTU Option: Function: protocol as described in the AF-600 FP AF-600 FP smart logic action [36] Set digital out E low Design Guide, RS485 Installation and Set-up.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide O-33 Drive Port Parity O-40 Telegram Selection Option: Function: Option: Function: Even Parity, 1 [105] PPO 5 Stop Bit [106] PPO 6 Odd Parity, 1 [107] PPO 7 Stop Bit [108] PPO 8 No Parity, 1 Stop [200] Custom telegram 1 O-42 PCD Write Configuration No Parity, 2 Stop...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide O-50 Coasting Select O-54 Reversing Select Option: Function: Option: Function: Select the trigger for the coasting function. Select control of the drive reverse function via the terminals (digital input) and/or via the Digital A digital input triggers the coasting function. fieldbus.
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Parameter Description 3.9.6 O-8# Drive Port Diagnostics O-94 Bus Feedback 1 Range: Function: These parameters are used for monitoring the bus parameter CL-06 Feedback 3 Source as a feedback communication via the Drive port. source. O-80 Bus Message Count O-95 Bus Feedback 2 Range: Function: Range:...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.10 AO-## Analog I/O Options AO-01 Terminal X42/3 Mode Option: Function: Parameter group AO-## is only available when an Analog • Parameter CL-12 Reference/Feedback I/O Option Module (opcaio) is added to the frequency Unit. converter.
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Parameter Description 3.10.2 AO-1# Analog Input X42/1 3.10.3 AO-2# Analog Input X42/3 AO-10 Terminal X42/1 Low Voltage AO-20 Terminal X42/3 Low Voltage Range: Function: Range: Function: 0.07 V [0 - par. Enter the low voltage value. This analog 0.07 V [0 - par.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.10.4 AO-3# Analog Input X42/5 3.10.5 AO-4# Analog Out X42/7 AO-30 Terminal X42/5 Low Voltage AO-40 Terminal X42/7 Output Range: Function: Option: Function: 0.07 V [0 - par. Enter the low voltage value. This analog Set the function of terminal X42/7 as an AN-31 V] input scaling value should correspond to...
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Parameter Description AO-42 Terminal X42/7 Max. Scale AO-50 Terminal X42/9 Output Range: Function: Option: Function: [0 - Scale the maximum output of the selected analog [106] Power 0–motor rated power, (0–10 V). 200 % signal at terminal X42/7. Set the value to the [107] Speed 0 –speed high limit (parameter F-17 Motor maximum value of the voltage signal output.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide AO-54 Terminal X42/9 Timeout Preset AO-61 Terminal X42/11 Min. Scale Range: Function: For more information, see parameter AN-51 Terminal 42 Output Min Scale. [0 - Holds the preset level of terminal X42/9. 100 %] If a fieldbus and a time-out function are Range: Function:...
Data Type Selection options [2] INSTANCE selection must correspond to the transmission 20/70 and [3] INSTANCE 21/71 are available. speed of the master and the other network Instances 100/150 and 101/151 are GE- nodes. specific. Instances 20/70 and 21/71 are ODVA-specific AC motor profiles.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide DN-11 Process Data Config Write DN-12 Process Data Config Read Option: Function: Option: Function: [53] Maximum Reference [1235] Drive Thermal [110] Accel Time 2 [1238] Logic Controller State [111] Decel Time 2 [1239] Control Card Temp. [163] Term.
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Parameter Description 3.11.3 DN-2# COS Filters DN-13 Warning Parameter Range: Function: DN-20 COS Filter 1 [0 - 65535] View a DeviceNet-specific warning word. One bit is assigned to every warning. Range: Function: [0 - 65535] Enter the value for COS filter 1 to set up the Description filter mask for the status word.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide DN-31 Store Data Values Option: Function: Parameter values changed via DeviceNet are not automatically stored in non-volatile memory. Use this parameter to activate a function that stores parameter values in the EEPROM non-volatile memory, so changed parameter values are retained at power-down.
Parameter Description 3.12 PB-## PROFIdrive PB-16 PCD Read Configuration Option: Function: The parameters in this group are common for Profibus and Select the parameters to be PROFInet RT. assigned to PCD 3 to 10 of PB-00 Setpoint the messages. The number of available PCDs depends Range: Function:...
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Parameter Description PB-45 Fault Code PB-63 Actual Baud Rate Range: Function: Option: Function: [0 - 0] This buffer contains the alarm word for all alarms 93,75 kbit/s and warnings that have occurred since last reset or 187,5 kbit/s power-up. The buffer capacity is maximum 8 error 500 kbit/s events.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide PB-71 Profibus Save Data Values PB-81 Defined Parameters (2) Option: Function: Array [116] No keypad access Parameter values changed via PROFIBUS are not Read only automatically stored in non-volatile memory. Use this parameter to activate a function that Range: Function: stores parameter values in the EEPROM non-...
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Parameter Description PB-91 Changed Parameters (2) Array [116] No keypad access Read only Range: Function: [0 - 9999] This parameter shows a list of all the frequency converter parameters deviating from default setting. PB-92 Changed Parameters (3) Array [116] No keypad access Read only Range: Function:...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.13 EN-## Ethernet EN-07 Domain Name Range: Function: The parameters in this group are common for Ethernet IP, [0 - 48] Domain name of the attached network. Can be Modbus TCP, and PROFInet RT. automatically assigned when using DHCP network.
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Parameter Description EN-14 Link Duplex EN-30 Warning parameter Option: Function: Range: Function: Forces the duplex for each port to full or half [0000– Read-only. Displays the Ethernet/IP specific 16-bit duplex. If parameter EN-12 Auto Negotiation is FFFF hex] status-word. set to: [ON], this parameter is read-only. Description Half Duplex Owned...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide EN-37 COS Inhibit Timer EN-89 Transparent Socket Channel Port Range: Function: Range: Function: [0–65.535 Read-only change-of-state inhibit timer. If the [0–9999] Configures the TCP port-number for the option is configured for COS operation, this inhibit transparent socket channel.
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Parameter Description EN-94 Broadcast Storm Protection EN-99 Media Counters Range: Function: Range: Function: -1 % [-1 - The built-in switch is capable of protecting the [0 - 4294967295] Read-only. Advanced interface counters 20 %] switch system from receiving too many broadcast from built-in switch can be used for low- packages, which can use up network resources.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.14 BN-## BACnet 3.14.1 BN-7# BACnet NOTICE Parameters in this group are active only when parameter O-30 Protocol is set to [5] BACnet. BN-70 BACnet Device Instance Range: Function: NOTICE [0 - 4194302] This parameter is active only when parameter O-30 Protocol is set to [9] Drive Option.
LN-10 Drive Profile Option: Function: This parameter allows selecting between LONMARK functional profiles. VSD profile The GE Profile and the Node Object are common for all profiles. LN-15 LON Warning Word Range: Function: [0 - 65535] This parameter contains the LON specific warnings.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.16 ID-## Drive Information ID-07 Reset Running Hours Counter Option: Function: Parameter group containing frequency converter Do not No reset of the running hours counter is information such as operating data, hardware configu- reset required.
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Parameter Description ID-10 Trending Source ID-12 Trigger Event Option: Function: Array [4] False Option: Function: True [1233] Brake Energy Average Running [1234] Heatsink Temp. In range [1235] Drive Thermal On reference [1250] External Reference Torque limit [1252] Feedback[Unit] Current Limit [1254] Feedback 1 [Unit] Out of current range [1255] Feedback 2 [Unit]...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide ID-14 Samples Before Trigger ID-21 Historic Log: Value Range: Function: Array [50] [0 - 100] Enter the percentage of all samples to be Range: Function: retained in the log before a trigger event occurs. Digital output Decimal value.
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ID-32 Alarm Log: Time parameter SP-29 Service Code. Array [10] Range: Function: ID-47 GE Power Card Model No [0 - 2147483647 s] View the time when the logged event Range: Function: occurred. Time is measured in s from [0 - 8] View the power card model number.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.16.6 ID-6# Option Ident. ID-74 Option in Slot C1 Range: Function: This read-only parameter group contains information about [0 - 30] View the type code string for the option installed the hardware and software configuration of the options in slot C, and a translation of the type code string.
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Parameter Description ID-98 Drive Identification Range: Function: [0 - 40] ID-99 Parameter Metadata Array [30] Range: Function: [0 - 9999] This parameter contains data used by the DCT-10 tool. 03/2016 All rights reserved. DET-620D...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.17.2 DR-1# Motor Status 3.17 DR-## Data Readouts DR-10 Power [kW] 3.17.1 DR-0# General Status Range: Function: 0 kW [0 - Shows motor power in kW. The value shown is DR-00 Control Word 10000 calculated based on the actual motor voltage Range: Function:...
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Parameter Description 3.17.3 DR-3# Drive Status DR-16 Torque [Nm] Range: Function: DR-30 DC Link Voltage [-30000 - View the torque value with sign, applied to 30000 the motor shaft. Linearity is not exact Range: Function: between 110% motor current and torque in [0 - 10000 V] View a measured value.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.17.4 DR-5# Ref. & Feedb. DR-38 Logic Controller State Range: Function: DR-50 External Reference [0 - 100] View the state of the event under execution by the Logic controller. Range: Function: [-200 - 200] View the total reference, the sum of digital, DR-39 Control Card Temp.
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Parameter Description DR-55 Feedback 2 [Unit] DR-60 Digital Input Range: Function: Range: Function: [-999999.999 - View value of feedback 2, see Bit 0 Digital input terminal 33. ProcessCtrlUnit 999999.999 parameter group CL-0# Bit 1 Digital input terminal 32. ProcessCtrlUnit] Feedback. Bit 2 Digital input terminal 29.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide DR-64 Analog Input 54 DR-73 Counter B Range: Function: Range: Function: [-20 - 20] View the actual value at input 54. [-2147483648 View the present value of counter B. - 2147483647] Counters are useful as comparator operands DR-65 Analog Output 42 [mA] (parameter LC-10 Comparator Operand).
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Parameter Description DR-85 Drive Port CTW 1 DR-95 Ext. Status Word 2 Range: Function: Range: Function: [0 - View the 2-byte control word (CTW) received [0 - 4294967295] Returns the extended warning word 2 65535] from the fieldbus master. Interpretation of the sent via the serial communication port in control word depends on the fieldbus option hex code.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide DR-96 Maintenance Word Range: Function: Position Valve Pump Motor 4⇒ bea- bea- bea- rings rings rings Position Pump Tempe- Flow Pres- 3⇒ seals rature trans- sure trans- mitter trans- mitter mitter Position Drive Drive Filter 2⇒...
Parameter Description 3.18 LG-## Logs & I/O Opt. Status LG-03 Maintenance Log: Date and Time Array [10] 3.18.1 LG-0# Maintenance Log Range: Function: NOTICE This group contains the last 10 preventive maintenance events. Maintenance log 0 is the latest and maintenance The frequency converter has no back-up of log 9 the oldest.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide LG-12 Fire Mode Log: Date and Time LG-35 Analog Out X42/11 [V] Range: Function: Range: Function: [0 - This parameter contains an array with 10 elements. [0 - 30] Readout of the value of the signal applied to The parameter shows at which date and time the terminal X42/11 on the analog I/O card.
Parameter Description 3.19 AP-## HVAC Appl. Param. AP-00 External Interlock Delay Range: Function: This group contains parameters used for monitoring HVAC [0 - 600 Only relevant if 1 of the digital inputs in applications. parameter group E-0# has been programmed for [7] External Interlock.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide No-flow detection This function is used for detecting a no-flow situation in pump systems where all valves can be closed. Can be used both when controlled by the integrated PI controller in the frequency converter or an external PI controller. Program the actual configuration in parameter H-40 Configuration Mode.
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Parameter Description Low-speed detection Low-speed detection gives a signal if the motor operates with minimum speed as set in parameter F-18 Motor Speed Low Limit [RPM] or parameter F-16 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz]. Actions are common with no-flow detection (individual selection not possible).
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide AP-21 Low Power Detection AP-23 No-Flow Function Option: Function: Common actions for low-power detection and low-speed detection (individual selections not possible). Disabled Option: Function: Enabled To set the parameters in parameter group AP-3# for proper operation, carry out the low-power communication bus can communicate an detection commissioning.
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Parameter Description AP-26 Dry Pump Function Parameter DR-11 Power [hp] in the Main Select the action for dry pump operation. Menu. Option: Function: Note the power readout. Alarm The frequency converter stops running and activates a dry-pump alarm (alarm 93, Dry Program the speeds used in: pump).
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide AP-33 Low Speed [Hz] AP-39 High Speed Power [HP] Range: Function: Range: Function: 0 Hz [0 - par. To be used if parameter K-02 Motor Speed Unit 0 hp [0 - To be used if parameter K-03 Regional Settings is AP-37 Hz] is set for [1] Hz (parameter not visible if [0] 7.50 hp]...
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Parameter Description See also signal flow chart in parameter group AP-2# No- the system (boost to be set in parameter AP-45 Setpoint Flow Detection. Boost). There are 3 different ways of using the sleep mode The feedback from the pressure transducer is monitored, function: and when this pressure has dropped with a set percentage below the normal setpoint for pressure (P...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide When low power or low speed is detected, the motor is The speed is set manually by an external reference signal stopped, but the reference signal (f ) from the external (remote reference). Use default settings (parameter group controller is still monitored.
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Parameter Description AP-46 Maximum Boost Time AP-50 End of Curve Function Range: Function: Option: Function: NOTICE [0 - Only to be used if parameter H-40 Configuration 600 s] Mode is set to [3] Process Closed Loop and the If the frequency converter is equipped integrated PI controller is used for controlling the with a constant speed bypass with an pressure.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.19.6 AP-7# Short Cycle Protection 15 Hz, the broken-belt function (parameter AP-60 Broken Belt Function) is performed. When controlling refrigeration compressors, often there is a AP-60 Broken Belt Function need for limiting the numbers of starts. One way to do this Selects the action to be performed if the broken-belt condition is is to ensure a minimum run time (time between a start detected.
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Parameter Description AP-71 Compressor Start Max Speed [Hz] AP-72 Compressor Start Max Time to Trip Range: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE [0 - Any time set in parameter F-24 Holding Time for use par. of a start function must be executed within the time Parameter AP-71 Compressor Start Max limit.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Illustration 3.45 Number of Pumps Illustration 3.44 Flow Compensation There are 2 methods which can be employed, depending NOTICE upon whether or not the speed at system design working When flow compensation is used with the Pump point is known.
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Parameter Description AP-82 Work Point Calculation Option: Function: Illustration 3.48 Speed at System Design Working Point is not Known Illustration 3.46 Square-Linear Curve Approximation Disabled Work point calculation not active. To be used if speed at design point is known. Enabled Work point calculation is active.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide AP-85 Speed at Design Point [RPM] AP-90 Flow at Rated Speed Range: Function: Also, see parameter AP-82 Work Point Calculation. 1500 [par. Resolution 1 RPM. Range: Function: AP-83 - [0 - 999999.999] Enter the value corresponding to flow at Only visible when parameter AP-82 Work Point 60000 rated speed.
In no event shall GE be liable to the end user or any other party for any direct or indirect, special or consequential damage or loss suffered by such party, which has occurred due to the frequency converter being programmed and operated in fire mode.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide NOTICE During fire mode-operation, all stop commands to the frequency converter are ignored, including coast/coast inverse and external interlock. NOTICE If using the live zero-function in fire mode, then it is also active for analog inputs other than that used for fire mode setpoint/feedback.
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Parameter Description FB-02 Fire Mode Unit FB-04 Fire Mode Max Reference Option: Function: Range: Function: [31] kg/min 50.000 [par. FB-03 - Maximum value for the reference/ FireMo- 999999.999 setpoint (limiting the sum of value in [32] kg/h deUnit FireModeUnit] parameter FB-05 Fire Mode Preset [33] t/min Reference and value of signal on input...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide NOTICE FB-07 Fire Mode Feedback Source The setting in parameter H-04 Auto-Reset (Times) is Option: Function: disregarded if fire mode is active (see parameter group Select the feedback input to be used FB-0# Fire Mode). for the fire mode feedback signal when fire mode is active.
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Parameter Description FB-11 Drive Bypass Delay Time Range: Function: Should the motor fail to restart at the end of the bypass delay time, the frequency converter bypass relay is activated, which has been programmed for bypass in parameter E-24 Function Relay. If a relay delay has also been programmed in parameter E-26 On Delay, Relay, [Relay] or parameter E-27 Off Delay, Relay, [Relay], this time...
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.21 T-## Timed Functions T-00 ON Time Array [10] 3.21.1 T-0# Timed actions Range: Function: [0 - 0] Sets the ON time for the timed action. Use timed actions for actions performed on a daily or NOTICE weekly basis, for example different references for working hours/non-working hours.
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Parameter Description T-01 ON Action T-03 OFF Action Array [10] Array [10] Option: Function: Option: Function: [41] Set digital out D high [23] Run reverse [42] Set digital out E high [24] Stop [43] Set digital out F high [26] DC Brake [60] Reset Counter A [27] Coast [61] Reset Counter B...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide T-08 Timed Actions Mode T-09 Timed Actions Reactivation Option: Function: Used to enable and disable automatic timed actions. time for an ON action. Any OFF actions remain Option: Function: unchanged. Timed Actions Auto Enable timed actions. Enabled After an update of time/condition On and OFF Timed Actions Disable timed actions, normal...
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Parameter Description Illustration 3.51 DCT-10 The keypad indicates (with a wrench icon and an “M”) when it is time for a preventive maintenance action, and can be programmed to be indicated on a digital output in parameter group E-##. The preventive maintenance status may be read in parameter DR-96 Maintenance Word.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide T-10 Maintenance Item T-13 Maintenance Time Interval Array [20] Array [20] Option: Function: Range: Function: [12] System health check [1 - Set the interval associated with the current 2147483647 preventive maintenance event. This [13] Warranty parameter is only used if [1] Running Hours or [20] Maintenance Text 0 [2] Operating Hours is selected in...
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Parameter Description The data is based on the value registered by the kWh T-15 Reset Maintenance Word counter in the frequency converter. This counter value can Option: Function: be read in parameter ID-02 kWh Counter containing the NOTICE accumulated value since the first power-up or latest reset When messages are reset - maintenance of the counter (parameter ID-06 Reset kWh Counter).
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide T-50 Energy Log Resolution T-51 Period Start Option: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE Date format depends on setting in parameter K-71 Date Format and time format on The frequency converter has no back- setting in parameter K-72 Time Format. up of the clock function and the set date/time resets to default (2000-01-01 T-53 Energy Log...
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Parameter Description T-54 Reset Energy Log Option: Function: Select [1] Do reset to reset all values in the energy log-counters shown in parameter T-53 Energy Log. After pressing OK, the setting of the parameter value automatically changes to [0] Do not reset. Do not reset Do reset...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide T-61 Continuous Bin Data T-63 Timed Period Start Range: Function: Array [10] [0 - Array with 10 elements ([0]-[9] below Range: Function: 4294967295] parameter number in display). Press [OK] and NOTICE [0 - ▲ ▼...
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Parameter Description T-66 Reset Continuous Bin Data T-67 Reset Timed Bin Data Option: Function: Option: Function: Do not Select [1] Do reset to reset all values in Select [1] Do reset to reset all counters in reset parameter T-61 Continuous Bin Data. After parameter T-62 Timed Bin Data.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide T-80 Power Reference Factor Range: Function: 100 % [0 - Set the percentage of the rated motor size (set 100 %] in parameter P-07 Motor Power [kW] or parameter P-02 Motor Power [HP]), which shows the average power yielded at the time running with fixed speed (before upgrade with variable speed control).
Parameter Description 3.22 CL-## PID Closed Loop This parameter group is used for configuring the closed-loop PID controller that controls the output frequency of the frequency converter. 3.22.1 CL-0# Feedback This parameter group is used to configure the feedback signal for the frequency converter’s closed-loop PID controller. Whether the frequency converter is in closed-loop mode or open-loop mode, the feedback signals can also be shown on the frequency converter’s display, be used to control a frequency converter analog output, and be transmitted over various serial communication protocols.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide CL-00 Feedback 1 Source CL-02 Feedback 1 Source Unit Option: Function: Option: Function: NOTICE [10] Analog Input X42/3 This parameter is only available when [11] Analog Input using pressure to temperature feedback X42/5 conversion. [15] Analog Input If option [0] Linear is selected in...
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Parameter Description CL-02 Feedback 1 Source Unit CL-06 Feedback 3 Source Option: Function: Option: Function: [131] lb/min Pulse input 29 [132] lb/h Pulse input 33 [140] ft/s Analog Input X30/11 [141] ft/min Analog Input X30/12 [145] ft Analog Input X42/1 [160] °F [10] Analog Input X42/3...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide CL-14 Maximum Reference/Feedb. CL-20 Feedback Function Range: Function: Option: Function: NOTICE [par. CL-13 - This parameter determines how the 3 possible ProcessCtrlUnit 999999.999 feedbacks are used to control the output If operating with ProcessCtrlUnit] frequency of the frequency converter.
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Parameter Description CL-20 Feedback Function CL-20 Feedback Function Option: Function: Option: Function: NOTICE NOTICE Set any unused feedbacks to [0] No If only 2 feedback signals are used, set the Function in non-used feedback to [0] No Function in • •...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide • NOTICE Multi-zone, single setpoint • Set any unused feedback to [0] No function in Multi-zone, multi-setpoint • Parameter CL-00 Feedback 1 Source. Examples 1 and 2 illustrate the difference between the 2 applications: •...
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Parameter Description CL-21 Setpoint 1 CL-23 Setpoint 3 Range: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE [-999999.999 - Setpoint 1 is used in closed- ProcessCtrlUnit 999999.999 loop mode to enter a setpoint The setpoint reference ProcessCtrlUnit] reference that is used by the entered here is added to frequency converter’s PID any other references that controller.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide CL-32 User Defined Refrigerant A2 CL-37 Duct 2 Area [in2] Range: Function: Range: Function: -2250 [-3000 - Use this parameter to enter the value of Fan 2 is used with feedback 2. In case of flow -1500] coefficient A2 when difference control, set parameter CL-20 Feedback...
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Parameter Description Before carrying out the PID auto tuning, set the following CL-73 Minimum Feedback Level parameters according to the load inertia: Range: Function: • Parameter F-07 Accel Time 1. -999999 [-999999.999 - Enter the minimum allowable • ProcessCtrlUnit par. CL-74 feedback level in user units as Parameter F-08 Decel Time 1.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.22.6 CL-9# PID Controller CL-81 PID Normal/ Inverse Control Option: Function: This group provides the ability to manually adjust the PID setpoint reference. This behaviour is common for controller. By adjusting the PID controller parameters, the temperature-controlled cooling applications, such control performance may be improved.
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Parameter Description CL-94 PID Integral Time Range: Function: [0.01 - The integrator accumulates a contribution to 10000 s] the output from the PID controller as long as there is a deviation between the reference/ setpoint and feedback signals. The contribution is proportional to the size of the deviation.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.23 XC-## Ext. PID Closed Loop PID auto tuning functions by introducing step changes and then monitoring the feedback. Based on the feedback The AF-600 FP offers 3 extended closed-loop PID response, the following required values are calculated: controllers in addition to the PID controller.
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Parameter Description XC-00 Closed Loop Type XC-04 Maximum Feedback Level Option: Function: Range: Function: This parameter defines the application 999999 [par. XC-03 Enter the maximum allowable feedback response. The default mode should be - 999999.999] level in user units as defined in: sufficient for most applications.
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Parameter Description XC-13 Ext. 1 Reference Source XC-15 Ext. 1 Setpoint Option: Function: Range: Function: This parameter defines which input [par. XC-11 - The setpoint reference is used on the frequency converter that ExtPID1Unit par. XC-12 in extended 1 closed loop. Ext.1 should be treated as the source of ExtPID1Unit] setpoint is added to the value...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide The proportional band (error causing output to change XC-30 Ext. 2 Ref./Feedback Unit from 0–100%) can be calculated with the formula Option: Function: [12] Pulse/s × Max Reference Proportional Gain [20] XC-22 Ext. 1 Integral Time [21] l/min [22]...
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Parameter Description XC-32 Ext. 2 Maximum Reference XC-38 Ext. 2 Feedback [Unit] Range: Function: Range: Function: [par. XC-31 - See parameter XC-12 Ext. 1 0 ExtPID2Unit [-999999.999 - See parameter XC-18 Ext. 1 ExtPID2Unit 999999.999 Maximum Reference for 999999.999 Feedback [Unit] for details. ExtPID2Unit] details.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide XC-50 Ext. 3 Ref./Feedback Unit XC-52 Ext. 3 Maximum Reference Option: Function: Range: Function: [21] l/min [par. XC-51 - See parameter XC-12 Ext. 1 ExtPID3Unit 999999.999 Maximum Reference for [22] ExtPID3Unit] details. [23] m3/s [24] m3/min XC-53 Ext.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.24 PC-## Pump Controller Parameters for configuring the basic Pump Controller for sequence control of multiple pumps. For a more application- oriented description and wiring examples, see Application Examples, Pump Controller in the design guide. To configure the Pump Controller to the actual system and the desired control strategy, follow the sequence starting with parameter group PC-0# System Settings and next parameter group PC-5# Alternation Settings.
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Parameter Description 3.24.1 PC-0# System Settings PC-05 Fixed Lead Pump Option: Function: Parameters related to control principles and configuration Fixed lead pump is a configuration when the variable of the system. speed pump is connected directly to the frequency converter, and if a contactor is applied between PC-00 Pump Controller frequency converter and pump, this contactor is not Option:...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.24.3 PC-2# Bandwidth Settings PC-21 Override Bandwidth Range: Function: Parameters for setting the bandwidth within which the pressure is allowed to operate before staging/destaging fixed speed pumps. Also includes various timers to stabilise the control. PC-20 Staging Bandwidth Range: Function:...
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Parameter Description PC-23 SBW Staging Delay PC-25 OBW Time Range: Function: Range: Function: [0 - Immediate staging of a fixed speed pump is not programmed to prevent staging until the system 3000 desirable when a momentary pressure drop in the pressure has stabilised and normal control established.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.24.4 PC-4# Staging Settings PC-28 Stage Function Time Range: Function: Parameters determining conditions for staging/destaging [0 - The stage function time is programmed to avoid the pumps. 300 s] frequent staging of the fixed speed pumps. The stage function time starts if it is [1] Enabled by PC-40 Decel Ramp Delay parameter PC-27 Stage Function, and when the...
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Parameter Description Illustration 3.70 Staging Threshold NOTICE If the setpoint is reached after staging before the variable speed pump reaches its minimum speed - the system enters the state closed loop as soon as the feedback pressure is crossing the set-point. PC-43 Destaging Threshold Range: Function:...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide PC-44 Staging Speed [RPM] PC-47 Destaging Speed [Hz] Range: Function: Range: Function: [000 - Readout of the calculated value for staging [0 - Readout of the calculated value for destaging 0 RPM] speed. When adding a fixed speed pump to 0 Hz] speed.
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Parameter Description PC-50 Lead Pump Alternation PC-53 Alternation Timer Value Option: Function: Range: Function: No alternation of lead pump function takes [0 - 7] Read-out parameter for the alternation time interval place. It is not possible to set this parameter to value set in parameter PC-52 Alternation Time options other than [0] Off if Interval.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Illustration 3.73 is an example of the slow transfer-staging. PC-59 Run on Line Delay The variable speed pump (top graph) and 1 fixed speed Range: Function: pump (bottom graph) run before the staging command. pump.
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Parameter Description PC-84 Pump ON Time PC-90 Pump Interlock Array [10] Array [10] Range: Function: Option: Function: [0 - Readout of the value for pump ON time. The pump interlock command is given. If a pump runs 2147483647 h] The Pump Controller has separate it is immediately destaged.
Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.25 LC-## Logic Controller LC-00 Logic Controller Mode Option: Function: 3.25.1 LC-## Logic Controller Disables the logic controller. Enables the logic controller. Logic Controller (LC) is a sequence of user-defined actions (see parameter LC-52 Logic Controller Action [x]) executed by LC-01 Start Event the LC when the associated user-defined event (see parameter LC-51 Logic Controller Event [x]) is evaluated as...
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Parameter Description LC-01 Start Event LC-01 Start Event Option: Function: Option: Function: [20] Alarm (trip) See parameter group E-2# for further [44] Reset Key This event is TRUE if [Reset] is pressed. description. [45] Left Key This event is TRUE if [◄] is pressed. [21] Alarm (trip lock) See parameter group E-2# for further...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide LC-02 Stop Event LC-02 Stop Event Option: Function: Option: Function: Below I low See parameter group E-2# for further [31] Logic Controller Use the result of timer 1 in the logic description. Time-out 1 rule.
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Parameter Description LC-02 Stop Event Option: Function: [71] Logic Controller Use the result of timer 4 in the logic Time-out 4 rule. [72] Logic Controller Use the result of timer 5 in the logic Time-out 5 rule. [73] Logic Controller Use the result of timer 6 in the logic Illustration 3.75 Comparators Time-out 6...
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide LC-10 Comparator Operand LC-10 Comparator Operand Array [6] Array [6] Option: Function: Option: Function: [52] Control ready [132] Digital input DI27 [53] Drive ready [133] Digital input DI29 [54] Running [134] Digital input DI32 [55] Reversing [135] Digital input DI33...
Parameter Description 3.26 B-## Braking Functions B-02 DC Braking Time Range: Function: 3.26.1 B-0# DC brakes 10 s [0 - 60 s] Set the duration of the DC brake current set in parameter B-01 DC Brake Current, once Parameter group for configuring the DC brake and DC hold activated.
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Parameter Description AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 3.26.2 B-1# Brake Energy Funct. B-12 Brake Power Limit (kW) Range: Function: Parameter group for selecting dynamic brake parameters. is the DC voltage where the brake resistor is active. This depends on the unit B-10 Brake Function as follows: Option:...
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Parameter Description B-15 Brake Check B-16 AC brake Max. Current Option: Function: Range: Function: NOTICE 100 % [0 - 1000.0 %] Enter the maximum permissible current when using AC braking to avoid Remove a warning arising in connection overheating of motor windings. with [0] Off or [1] Warning by cycling the mains supply.
Troubleshooting AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Status Messages 4.1.1 Alarms and Warnings A warning or an alarm is signalled by the relevant LED on the front of the frequency converter and indicated by a code on the display. A warning remains active until its cause is no longer present.
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Troubleshooting DC over voltage DC under voltage Inverter overloaded Motor Electronic Overload over temperature Parameter F-10 Electro nic Overload Motor thermistor over temperature Parameter F-10 Electro nic Overload Torque limit Over Current Earth fault Incomp. HW Short Circuit Control word timeout Parameter O-04 Contro l Word Timeout Function...
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Troubleshooting AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Control Board Over-temperature Heat sink Temperature Low Option Configuration has Changed Illegal Drive configuration Drive restored to Default Value No-Flow Par. AP-2# Dry Pump Par. AP-2# End of Curve Par. AP-5# Broken Belt Par. AP-6# Start Delayed Par.
Troubleshooting 4.1.2 Alarm Words Alarm word Alarm word 2 (hex) (parameter DR-90 Alarm Word) (hex) (parameter DR-91 Alarm Word 2) 00000001 00000001 00000002 Power card over temperature 00000002 Reserved 00000004 Earth fault 00000004 Service Trip, Typecode / Sparepart 00000008 00000008 Reserved 00000010 Control word timeout...
Troubleshooting AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 4.1.3 Warning Words Warning Word Warning Word 2 (Hex) (parameter DR-92 Warning Word) (Hex) (parameter DR-93 Warning Word 2) 00000001 00000001 00000002 Power card over temperature 00000002 00000004 Earth fault 00000004 Clock Failure 00000008 00000008 Reserved 00000010 Control word timeout...
Troubleshooting 4.1.4 Extended Status Words Extended status word Extended status word 2 (hex) (parameter DR-94 Ext. Status Word) (hex) (parameter DR-95 Ext. Status Word 2) 00000001 Ramping 00000001 00000002 Auto Tune tuning 00000002 Hand / Auto 00000004 Start CW/CCW 00000004 Not used 00000008 Not used...
Troubleshooting AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 4.2 Fault Messages Troubleshooting • Extend the ramp time. WARNING 1, 10 Volts low • Change the ramp type. The control card voltage is less than 10 V from terminal 50. • Activate the functions in parameter B-10 Brake Remove some of the load from terminal 50, as the 10 V supply is overloaded.
Troubleshooting • Ensure that the motor data in parameters P-02, Troubleshooting • P-03, P-06, P-07, F-04, and F-05 are set correctly. Remove the power and check if the motor shaft can be turned. • If an external fan is in use, check that it is •...
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Troubleshooting AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide and there is no feedback from the sensor, this alarm WARNING appears. For frequency converters with AC fans, the HIGH VOLTAGE voltage to the fan is monitored. Frequency converters contain high voltage when connected to AC mains input, DC supply, or load sharing. Troubleshooting Failure to perform installation, start-up, and maintenance •...
AC mains input, DC supply, or load sharing. Failure to perform installation, start-up, and maintenance It may be necessary to contact the GE supplier or service by qualified personnel can result in death or serious department. Note the code number for further trouble- injury.
ALARM 50, Auto tune calibration failed WARNING 42, Overload of digital output on X30/6 or Contact the GE supplier or GE service department. overload of digital output on X30/7 ALARM 51, Auto tune check U and I...
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K-70 Date and Time. The control card and power card are incompatible. To WARNING 200, Fire mode check compatibility, contact the GE supplier with the The frequency converter is operating in fire mode. The model number from the unit nameplate and the part warning clears when fire mode is removed.
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Troubleshooting AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide WARNING 250, New spare part The power or switch mode supply has been exchanged. Restore the frequency converter type code in the EEPROM. Select the correct type code in parameter SP-23 Typecode Setting according to the label on the frequency converter. Remember to select Save to EEPROM at the end.
Parameter Lists 5 Parameter Lists 5.1 Parameter Options 5.1.1 Main Menu Structure Parameters for the frequency converter are grouped into various parameter groups for easy selection of the correct parameters for optimised operation of the frequency converter. To programme most AF-600 FP applications, press [Quick Menu] and select the parameters under Quick Set-up.
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation F-9# F-90 Step Size 0.10 % All set-ups TRUE Uint16 F-91 Accel/Decel Time All set-ups TRUE Uint32 F-92 Power Restore [0] Off All set-ups TRUE...
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation P-2# P-20 Motor Construction [0] Asynchron All set-ups FALSE Uint8 P-24 Damping Gain 120 % All set-ups TRUE Int16 P-25 Low Speed Filter Time Const.
Parameter Lists Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation H-61 High Speed Load Compensation 100 % All set-ups TRUE Int16 H-64 Resonance Dampening 100 % All set-ups TRUE Uint16 H-65 Resonance Dampening Time Constant 5 ms All set-ups TRUE...
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation AN-31 Terminal X30/11 High Voltage 10 V All set-ups TRUE Int16 AN-34 Term. X30/11 Low Ref./Feedb. Value 0 N/A All set-ups TRUE Int32...
Parameter Lists Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation SP-42 Energy Savings Min. Frequency ExpressionLimit All set-ups TRUE Uint8 SP-43 Motor Cosphi ExpressionLimit All set-ups TRUE Uint16 SP-5# SP-50 RFI Filter [1] On 1 set-up FALSE Uint8...
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation EN-96 Port Mirroring ExpressionLimit 2 set-ups TRUE Uint8 EN-98 Interface Counters 4000 N/A All set-ups TRUE Uint32 EN-99 Media Counters 0 N/A All set-ups TRUE...
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Actual Typecode String 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE VisStr[40] ID-46 GE Product No. 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE VisStr[8] ID-47 GE Power Card Model No 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE VisStr[8] ID-48 Keypad ID Number 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE VisStr[20] ID-49...
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide 5.1.18 DR-## Data Readouts Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation DR-0# DR-00 Control Word 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE DR-01 Reference [Unit] 0 ReferenceFeedbackUnit All set-ups FALSE Int32 DR-02...
Parameter Lists Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation DR-61 Terminal 53 Switch Setting [0] Current All set-ups FALSE Uint8 DR-62 Analog Input 53 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE Int32 DR-63 Terminal 54 Switch Setting [0] Current All set-ups FALSE...
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation LG-32 Analog Input X42/5 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE Int32 LG-33 Analog Out X42/7 [V] 0 N/A All set-ups FALSE Int16 LG-34...
Parameter Lists Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation AP-73 Starting Acceleration Time ExpressionLimit 2 set-ups TRUE Uint32 AP-75 Short Cycle Protection [0] Disabled All set-ups TRUE Uint8 start_to_start_min_on_time AP-76 Interval between Starts (P2277) All set-ups TRUE...
Parameter Lists AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation PC-83 Relay Status 0 N/A All set-ups TRUE VisStr[4] PC-84 Pump ON Time All set-ups TRUE Uint32 PC-85 Relay ON Time All set-ups TRUE Uint32...
Parameter Lists 5.1.27 B-## Braking Functions Par. No. # Parameter description Default value 4-set-up Change Conver- Type during sion index operation B-0# B-00 DC Hold Current 50 % All set-ups TRUE Uint8 B-01 DC Brake Current 50 % All set-ups TRUE Uint16 B-02...
Index AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide Index Dry pump function................127 Electrical terminals................. 9 Advanced Vector Control..............5 End of curve..................132 Alarms and Warnings................ 197 Energy saving VT.................. 65 Analog input..................... 5 Energy savings..................78 Analog signal..................203 Ethernet..................103, 105 AP-2# No-Flow Detection..............
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Index Protection mode..................8 Pump controller.................. 173 LED...................... 11, 13 Line on/off....................76 Local reference................24, 36 Quick menu mode................. 13, 16 LonWorks....................108 Low-power detection............... 127 Rated motor speed................. 5 Low-speed detection................ 127 RCD....................... 6 Reference....................104 Macros...................... 17 Relay outputs..................
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Index AF-600 FP™ Programming Guide DET-620D 03/2016 All rights reserved.
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Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to the GE company. AF-600 FP are trademarks of the General Electric Company.
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