FW0072V012 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is copyright of Vacon Plc. All Rights Reserved. In this manual, you can read about the functions of the Vacon AC drive and how to use the ® drive. The manual has the same structure than the menu of the drive (chapters 1 and 4-8).
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VACON · 4 PREFACE Chapter 10, Fault tracing The faults and their causes. • Resetting the faults. • Chapter 11, Appendix Data on the different default values of the applications. • This manual includes a large quantity of parameter tables. These instructions tell you how to read the tables.
Help texts 3.2.7 Using the Favourites menu Using the text display 3.3.1 Editing the values 3.3.2 Resetting a fault 3.3.3 The FUNCT button Menu structure 3.4.1 Quick setup 3.4.2 Monitor Vacon Live 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Monitoring menu Monitor group 4.1.1 Multimonitor 4.1.2 Trend curve 4.1.3 Basic 4.1.4 4.1.5 Temperature inputs 4.1.6 Extras and advanced 4.1.7 Timer functions monitoring 4.1.8 PID controller monitoring 4.1.9 External PID controller monitoring 4.1.10 Multipump monitoring 4.1.11...
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VACON · 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.13 Multipump function 9.14 Maintenance counters 9.15 Fire mode 9.16 Motor preheat function 9.17 Mechanical brake 9.18 Pump control 9.18.1 Auto-cleaning 9.18.2 Jockey pump 9.18.3 Priming pump 9.19 Total and trip counters 9.19.1 Operating time counter 9.19.2...
The display shows this data. The status of the motor and the drive. • Faults in the motor and in the drive. • Your location in the menu structure. • 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 12 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE STOP READY Main Menu Quick Setup ( 17 ) Monitor ( 5 ) Parameters ( 12 ) Fig. 2: The graphical display A. The first status field: STOP/RUN F. The location field: the ID number of the B.
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If you set Motor Type to Induction Motor, you see the next question. If your selection is PM Motor, the value of parameter P3.1.1.5 Motor Cos Phi is set to 1.00 and the wizard goes directly to question 14. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 14 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Set a value for P3.3.1.1 Minimum Frequency Range: 0.00...P3.3.1.2 Hz Reference Set a value for P3.3.1.2 Maximum Frequency Range: P3.3.1.1...320.00 Hz Reference Set a value for P3.4.1.2 Acceleration Time 1 Range: 0.1...300.0 s Set a value for P3.4.1.3 Deceleration Time 1 Range: 0.1...300.0 s...
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Relay output 3 RO3/2 CM READY RO3/3 NO Fig. 4: The default control connections of the Standard application * = You can isolate the digital inputs from the ground with a DIP switch. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 16 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Digital inputs Floating Connected to GND (Default!) Fig. 5: The DIP switch Table 2: M1.1 Wizards Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Do not activate 1 = Activate 1.1.1 Startup wizard 1170 The selection Activate...
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1 = Permanent Magnet Motor Find this value U the rating plate of the motor. Motor Nominal Varies Varies Varies NOTE! Voltage Find out if the motor connection is Delta or Star. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 18 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 3: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description Find this value f Motor Nominal 1.10 320.0 50 / 60 the rating plate of the Frequency motor. Find this value n Motor Nominal 1.11...
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4 = Fault (Stop according to stop mode) 5 = Fault (Stop by coasting) The selection of the remote control place (start/stop). Remote Control 1.21 Place 0 = I/O control 1 = Fieldbus control 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 20 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 3: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description The selection of the frequency reference source when the control place is I/O A. 0 = Preset Frequency 0 1 = Keypad Reference 2 = Fieldbus...
It is possible to configure all the drive outputs freely in all the applications. There are 1 analogue output (Output Frequency) and 3 relay outputs (Run, Fault, Ready) available on the basic I/O board. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Multipump 1.1.3 Multi-pump Wizard 1671 wizard (see Chapter 2.7 Multipump wizard). The selection Activate starts the Fire mode 1.1.4 Fire mode Wizard 1672 wizard (see Chapter 2.8 Fire mode wizard). 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 24 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 6: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Standard 1 = Local/Remote 2 = Multi-Step Speed Application 3 = PID Control 4 = Multi-Purpose 5 = Motor Potentiometer The minimum Minimum Frequency 0.00...
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Before you do the identification run, you must set the motor nameplate parameters. 1.16 Start Function 0 = Ramping 1 = Flying Start 0 = Coasting 1.17 Stop Function 1 = Ramping 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 28 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 6: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 1.28 RO2 Function 1104 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.29 RO3 Function 1107 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.30 AO1 Function 10050 See P3.5.4.1.1 Table 7: M1.32 Local/Remote Index Parameter...
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RO3/2 CM READY RO3/3 NO Fig. 8: The default control connections of the Multi-step speed application * = You can isolate the digital inputs from the ground with a DIP switch. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 30 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Digital inputs Floating Connected to GND (Default!) Fig. 9: The DIP switch Table 8: M1.1 Wizards Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Do not activate 1 = Activate 1.1.1 Startup wizard 1170 The selection Activate...
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1 = Permanent Magnet Motor Find this value U the rating plate of the motor. Motor Nominal Varies Varies Varies NOTE! Voltage Find out if the motor connection is Delta or Star. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 32 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 9: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description Find this value f Motor Nominal 1.10 320.0 50 / 60 the rating plate of the Frequency motor. Find this value n Motor Nominal 1.11...
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4 = Fault (Stop according to stop mode) 5 = Fault (Stop by coasting) The selection of the remote control place (start/stop). Remote Control 1.21 Place 0 = I/O control 1 = Fieldbus control 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 34 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 9: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description The selection of the frequency reference source when the control place is I/O A. 0 = Preset Frequency 0 1 = Keypad Reference 2 = Fieldbus...
When control place A is active, the start/stop commands are given by DI1, and the PID controller gives the frequency reference. When control place B is active, start/stop commands are given by DI4, and AI1 gives the frequency reference. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 36 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE It is possible to configure all the drive outputs freely in all the applications. There are 1 analogue output (Output Frequency) and 3 relay outputs (Run, Fault, Ready) available on the basic I/O board.
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Relay output 3 READY RO3/3 NO Fig. 10: The default control connections of the PID control application * = You can isolate the digital inputs from the ground with a DIP switch. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 38 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Digital inputs Floating Connected to GND (Default!) Fig. 11: The DIP switch Table 11: M1.1 Wizards Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Do not activate 1 = Activate 1.1.1 Startup wizard 1170 The selection Activate...
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1 = Permanent Magnet Motor Find this value U the rating plate of the motor. Motor Nominal Varies Varies Varies NOTE! Voltage Find out if the motor connection is Delta or Star. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 40 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 12: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description Find this value f Motor Nominal 1.10 320.0 50 / 60 the rating plate of the Frequency motor. Find this value n Motor Nominal 1.11...
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4 = Fault (Stop according to stop mode) 5 = Fault (Stop by coasting) The selection of the remote control place (start/stop). Remote Control 1.21 Place 0 = I/O control 1 = Fieldbus control 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 42 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 12: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description The selection of the frequency reference source when the control place is I/O A. 0 = Preset Frequency 0 1 = Keypad Reference 2 = Fieldbus...
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VACON · 43 Table 12: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 1.28 RO2 Function 1104 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.29 RO3 Function 1107 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.30 AO1 Function 10050 See P3.5.4.1.1 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Table 13: M1.34 PID control Index Parameter Unit Default Description If the value of the parameter is set to 100% a change of 10% 1.34.1 PID Gain 0.00 100.00 100.00 in the error value causes the controller output to change by 10%.
It is possible to configure all the drive outputs freely in all the applications. There are 1 analogue output (Output Frequency) and 3 relay outputs (Run, Fault, Ready) available on the basic I/O board. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Multipump 1.1.3 Multi-pump Wizard 1671 wizard (see Chapter 2.7 Multipump wizard). The selection Activate starts the Fire mode 1.1.4 Fire mode Wizard 1672 wizard (see Chapter 2.8 Fire mode wizard). 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 48 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 15: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Standard 1 = Local/Remote 2 = Multi-Step Speed Application 3 = PID Control 4 = Multi-Purpose 5 = Motor Potentiometer The minimum Minimum Frequency 0.00...
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Before you do the identification run, you must set the motor nameplate parameters. 1.16 Start Function 0 = Ramping 1 = Flying Start 0 = Coasting 1.17 Stop Function 1 = Ramping 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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See P1.22. 0= 0..10V / 0..20mA 1.25 AI1 Signal Range 1= 2..10V / 4..20mA 0= 0..10V / 0..20mA 1.26 AI2 Signal Range 1= 2..10V / 4..20mA 1.27 RO1 Function 1101 See P3.5.3.2.1 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 52 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 15: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 1.28 RO2 Function 1104 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.29 RO3 Function 1107 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.30 AO1 Function 10050 See P3.5.4.1.1 TEL. +358 (0)201 2121 · FAX +358 (0)201 212 205...
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Varies Point Frequency output voltage reaches the field weakening point voltage Voltage at field Voltage at Field weakening point in % 1.35.8 10.00 200.00 100.00 Weakening Point of motor nominal voltage 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 54 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 16: M1.35 Multi-purpose Index Parameter Unit Default Description Provided that the programmable U/f curve has been U/f Midpoint 1.35.9 P1.35.7 Varies selected (par. P1.35.6), Frequency this parameter defines the middle point frequency of the curve.
It is possible to configure all the drive outputs freely in all the applications. There are 1 analogue output (Output Frequency) and 3 relay outputs (Run, Fault, Ready) available on the basic I/O board. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 56 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Standard I/O board Terminal Signal Description +10Vref Reference output AI1+ Analogue input 1 + Not used AI1- Analogue input 1 - AI2+ Analogue input 2 + Not used AI2- Analogue input 2 - 24Vout...
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Multipump 1.1.3 Multi-pump Wizard 1671 wizard (see Chapter 2.7 Multipump wizard). The selection Activate starts the Fire mode 1.1.4 Fire mode Wizard 1672 wizard (see Chapter 2.8 Fire mode wizard). 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 58 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 18: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Standard 1 = Local/Remote 2 = Multi-Step Speed Application 3 = PID Control 4 = Multi-Purpose 5 = Motor Potentiometer The minimum Minimum Frequency 0.00...
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Before you do the identification run, you must set the motor nameplate parameters. 1.16 Start Function 0 = Ramping 1 = Flying Start 0 = Coasting 1.17 Stop Function 1 = Ramping 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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See P1.22. 0= 0..10V / 0..20mA 1.25 AI1 Signal Range 1= 2..10V / 4..20mA 0= 0..10V / 0..20mA 1.26 AI2 Signal Range 1= 2..10V / 4..20mA 1.27 RO1 Function 1101 See P3.5.3.2.1 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 62 QUICK STARTUP GUIDE Table 18: M1 Quick Setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description 1.28 RO2 Function 1104 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.29 RO3 Function 1107 See P3.5.3.2.1 1.30 AO1 Function 10050 See P3.5.4.1.1 Table 19: M1.36 Motor Potentiometer Index...
Set a value for P3.4.1.2 Deceleration Time 1 Range: 0.1...300.0 s Make a selection of a control place (where you give the start and stop commands, and the frequency I/O terminal reference of the drive) Fieldbus Keypad 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 64 WIZARDS The Standard application wizard is completed. LOCAL/REMOTE APPLICATION WIZARD The application wizard helps you to set the application related basic parameters. To start the Local/Remote application wizard, set the value Local/Remote to parameter P1.2 Application (ID 212) in the keypad.
If you set Motor Type to Induction Motor, you see the next question. If your selection is PM Motor, the value of parameter P3.1.1.5 Motor Cos Phi is set to 1.00, and the wizard goes directly to question 7. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 66 WIZARDS Set a value for P3.1.1.5 Motor Cos Phi (so that it Range: 0.30…1.00 agrees with the nameplate of the motor) Set a value for P3.3.1.1 Minimum Frequency Range: 0.00…P3.3.1.2 Hz Reference Set a value for P3.3.1.2 Maximum Frequency Range: P3.3.1.1…320.00 Hz...
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If you make a selection of an analogue input signal, you see the question 21. With other selections, the wizard goes to question 23. If you set Keypad Setpoint 1 or Keypad Setpoint 2 for the value, the wizard goes directly to question 22. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 68 WIZARDS Set the signal range of the analogue input 0 = 0…10V / 0…20mA 1 = 2…10V / 4…20mA Set a value for P3.13.2.1 (Keypad Setpoint 1) and Depends on the range set in the question 20.
Range: 24…19200 rpm that it agrees with the nameplate of the motor) Set a value for P3.1.1.4 Motor Nominal Current (so Range: Varies that it agrees with the nameplate of the motor) 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 70 WIZARDS If you set Motor Type to Induction Motor, you see the next question. If your selection is PM Motor, the value of parameter P3.1.1.5 Motor Cos Phi is set to 1.00, and the wizard goes directly to question 7.
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0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled If you enable the Autochange function, you see the next 3 questions. If you do not use the Autochange function, the wizard goes directly to question 21. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 72 WIZARDS Set a value for P3.15.3 Include FC 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled Set a value for P3.15.5 Autochange Interval 0.0...3000.0 h Set a value for P3.15.6 Autochange: Frequency Limit 0.00...50.00 Hz Set a value for P3.15.8 Bandwidth 0...100%...
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DigIn Slot0.2 = REVERSE Set a value for P3.17.1 Fire Mode Password Set a password to enable the Fire mode function. 1234 = Enable test mode 1002 = Enable Fire mode 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 74 USER INTERFACES USER INTERFACES NAVIGATION ON THE KEYPAD The data of the AC drive is in menus and submenus. To move between the menus, use the arrow buttons Up and Down in the keypad. To go into a group or an item, push the OK button.
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USER INTERFACES VACON · 75 Fig. 16: The basic menu structure of the AC drive 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 76 USER INTERFACES USING THE GRAPHICAL DISPLAY STOP READY Main Menu Quick Setup ( 17 ) Monitor ( 5 ) Parameters ( 12 ) Fig. 17: The main menu of the graphical display A. The first status field: STOP/RUN F.
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READY STOP Frequency Ref ID:101 P3.3.1.1 MaxFreqReference 0.00 Hz MinFreqReference 50.00 Hz PosFreqRefLimit 320.00 Hz Go to the Edit mode. STOP READY MinFreqReference ID:101 P3.3.1.1 0.00 Hz Min: 0.00Hz Max: 50.00Hz 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 78 USER INTERFACES If the value is numerical, move from digit to digit with the arrow buttons Left and Right. Change the READY STOP digits with the arrow buttons Up and Down. MinFreqReference ID:101 P3.3.1.1 00.00 Hz Min: 0.00Hz Max: 50.00Hz...
P3.5.1.7 bypasses the control place with a digital input, and you make a selection of Local, Keypad becomes the control place. Use the FUNCT button or P3.2.2 Local/Remote to change between the Local and Remote control. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 80 USER INTERFACES CHANGING THE CONTROL PLACE Anywhere in the menu structure, push the FUNCT button. STOP READY Keypad Main Menu Monitor ( 12 ) Parameters ( 21 ) Diagnostics ( 6 ) To make a selection of the Local/Remote, use the arrow buttons Up and Down.
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Motor Power 0.00A 0.00% See more information about Keypad Reference in 5.3 Group 3.3: References. If you use other control places or reference values, the display shows the frequency reference, which you 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 82 USER INTERFACES cannot edit. The other values on the page are Multimonitoring values. You can make a selection of the values that show up here (see instructions in 4.1.1 Multimonitor). CHANGING THE ROTATION DIRECTION You can change the rotation direction of the motor quickly with the FUNCT button.
Use this function to copy parameters from a drive to another. Save the parameters to the control panel. Detach the control panel and connect it to another drive. Download the parameters to the new drive with the command Restore from keypad. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 84 USER INTERFACES SAVING THE PARAMETERS TO THE CONTROL PANEL Go into the User settings menu. READY Keypad STOP Main Menu I/O and Hardware ( 9 ) User settings ( 4 ) Favourites ( 0 ) Go into the Parameter backup submenu.
Comparing failed. USING THE FUNCTION PARAMETER COMPARE Go into Parameter Compare in the User settings menu. READY STOP User Settings M6.6 Language Selection English Parameter Backup Parameter Compare 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 86 USER INTERFACES Make a selection of the pair of sets. Push OK to accept the selection. STOP READY Parameter Compare B6.6.1 Active set-Set 1 Active set-Set 2 Active set-Defaults Make a selection of Activate and push OK.
You can also have the control panel with the text display for your user interface. The text display and the graphical display have almost the same functions. Some functions are only available in the graphical display. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 88 USER INTERFACES The display shows the status of the motor and the AC drive. It also shows faults in the operation of the motor and the drive. On the display, you see your current location in the menu.
To have an access to the Control page. • To easily change between the Local and Remote control places. • To change the rotation direction. • To quickly edit a parameter value. • 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 90 USER INTERFACES The selection of the control place determines from where the AC drive takes the start and stop commands. All the control places have a parameter for the selection of the frequency reference source. The Local control place is always the keypad. The Remote control place is I/O or Fieldbus.
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(see instructions in 4.1.1 Multimonitor). CHANGING THE ROTATION DIRECTION You can change the rotation direction of the motor quickly with the FUNCT button. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 92 USER INTERFACES NOTE! The command Change direction is available in the menu only if the current control place is Local. Anywhere in the menu structure, push the FUNCT button. To make a selection of the Change direction, push the arrow buttons Up and Down.
QUICK SETUP The Quick Setup group includes the different wizards and quick setup parameters of the Vacon 100 Application. More detailed information on the parameters of this group you will find in chapter 1.3 First start-up and 2 Wizards. 3.4.2...
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Monitor the values related to the maintenance counters. See 4.1.11 Maintenance counters. FIELDBUS DATA With this function, you see the fieldbus data as monitor values. Use this function, for example, for monitoring during the fieldbus commissioning. See 4.1.12 Fieldbus data monitoring. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
You can make the connection between the AC drive and the PC tool with the black USB/ RS-422 cable from Vacon or the Vacon 100 Ethernet cable. The RS-422 drivers are installed automatically during the installation of Vacon Live. After you installed the cable, Vacon Live finds the connected drive automatically.
FreqReference FreqReference Output Freq Motor Speed 20.0 Hz 0.00 Hz 0.0 rpm Motor Voltage Motor Curre Motor Torque 0.00 % 0.0V 0.00A Unit Tempera Motor Tempera DC-link volt 81.9°C 0.0% 0.0V 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 98 MONITORING MENU To make a selection of a new item in the list, push STOP READY FreqReference ID:1 M2.1.1.1 0.00 Hz Output frequency 10.00 Hz FreqReference 0.00 rpm Motor Speed 0.00 A Motor Current 0.00 % Motor Torque 0.00 %...
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STOPPING THE PROGRESSION OF THE CURVE The Trend curve function also lets you to stop the curve and read the current values. After, you can start the progression of the curve again. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 100 MONITORING MENU In Trend curve view, make a curve active with the arrow button Up. The frame of the display turns READY ALARM bold. 0.02A Motor Current -317rpm Motor Speed Push OK at the target point of the curve.
1, the P2.2.7 Autoscale 2373 signal is automatically scaled between the min and max values. 4.1.3 BASIC You can see the basic monitoring values and their related data in the next table. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 102 MONITORING MENU NOTE! Only the standard I/O board statuses are available in the Monitor menu. You can find the statuses of all the I/O board signals as raw data in the I/O and Hardware menu. Do a check of the statuses of the expander I/O board in the I/O and Hardware menu when the system asks you to do it.
Slot A AO1 0.01 of the used range. Slot A (standard I/O) 4.1.5 TEMPERATURE INPUTS NOTE! This parameter group is visible when you have an option board for temperature measurement (OPT-BH). 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 104 MONITORING MENU Table 23: Monitoring the temperature inputs Index Monitoring value Unit Scale Description The measured value of temperature input 1. The list of temperature inputs is made of the first 6 available temperature inputs. The list starts from slot A and ends in slot E.
B9 = PC control active B10 = Preset frequencies active B11 = Jogging active B12 = Fire Mode active B13 = Motor Preheat active B14 = Quick stop active B15 = Drive stopped from keypad 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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6 = AI1+AI2 7 = PID Controller 8 = Motor Potentiom. 9 = Joystick 10 = Jogging 100 = Not defined 101 = Alarm,PresetFreq 102 = Auto-cleaning Last active fault The fault code of the last fault that has not V2.6.9...
The remaining time on the timer if the timer V2.7.8 Timer 2 1448 is active The remaining time on the timer if the timer V2.7.9 Timer 3 1449 is active V2.7.10 Real time clock 1450 hh:mm:ss 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
PID1 error value Varies process units. You can use a parameter to P3.13.1.7 make the selection of the process unit. The PID output as a percentage (0..100%). It is possible to give this value to the motor V2.8.4 PID1 output 0.01 control (frequency reference) or to an analogue output.
Monitoring value Unit Scale Description The number of motors that operate when the V2.10.1 Motors running Multi-pump function is used. The system tells you if an autochange is V2.10.2 Autochange 1113 necessary. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 110 MONITORING MENU 4.1.11 MAINTENANCE COUNTERS Table 29: Maintenance counter monitoring Index Monitoring value Unit Scale Description The status of the maintenance counter as revolutions multiplied by 1000, or in hours. Maintenance V2.11.1 h/ kRev Varies 1101 For the configuration and activation of this counter 1 counter, see 5.16 Group 3.16: Maintenance...
The raw value of process data in a 32-bit V2.12.13 FB data out 1 signed format The raw value of process data in a 32-bit V2.12.14 FB data out 2 signed format 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 112 MONITORING MENU Table 30: Fieldbus data monitoring Index Monitoring value Unit Scale Description The raw value of process data in a 32-bit V2.12.15 FB data out 3 signed format The raw value of process data in a 32-bit V2.12.16...
Motor Cos Phi P3.1.1.5 0.30 1.00 Varies rating plate of the (Power Factor) motor. Find the value I on the Motor Nominal P3.1.1.6 Varies Varies Varies rating plate of the Power motor. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 114 PARAMETERS MENU Table 32: Motor control settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Frequency control P3.1.2.1 (open loop) 1 = Speed control Control Mode (open loop) 2 = Torque control (open loop) P3.1.2.2 0 = Induction motor...
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0 = Normal. The load drooping factor is constant through the frequency range. P3.1.2.9 Load Drooping Mode 1534 1 = Linear removal. The load drooping is removed linearly from the nominal frequency to zero frequency. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 116 PARAMETERS MENU Table 32: Motor control settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.1.2.10 0 = Disabled Overvoltage Control 1 = Enabled P3.1.2.11 0 = Disabled Undervoltage Control 1 = Enabled To save energy and to lower the motor noise,...
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The maximum power P3.1.3.4 Motor Power Limit 300.0 300.0 1290 limit of the motoring side The maximum power Generator Power P3.1.3.5 300.0 300.0 1289 limit of the generating Limit side 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 118 PARAMETERS MENU Table 34: Open loop settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description The type of the U/f curve between zero frequency and the field P3.1.4.1 weakening point. U/f Ratio 0=Linear 1=Squared 2=Programmable The field weakening point is the output...
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Scaling factor for the generating side IR- Torque Boost P3.1.4.11 100.0 compensation when Generator Gain the torque boost is used. M3.1.4.12 I/f Start This menu includes 3 parameters. See the table below. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 120 PARAMETERS MENU Table 35: I/f start parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.1.4.12.1 0 = Disabled I/f Start 1 = Enabled P3.1.4.12.2 The output frequency 0.5 * 0.2 * limit below which the I/f Start Frequency P3.1.1.2 P3.1.1.2...
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1 = Keep Run & Reference 2 = Stop * = The selection of the application with parameter P1.2 Application gives the default value. See the default values in Chapter 11 Appendix 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 124 PARAMETERS MENU GROUP 3.3: REFERENCES Table 38: Frequency reference parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description Minimum Frequency The minimum P3.3.1.1 0.00 P3.3.1.2. 0.00 Reference frequency reference Maximum Frequency 50.00 / The maximum P3.3.1.2 P3.3.1.1. 320.00 Reference 60.00...
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Keypad Reference P3.3.1.1 P3.3.1.2. 0.00 the keypad with this parameter. The rotation direction of the motor when the control place is keypad. P3.3.1.9 Keypad Direction 0 = Forward 1 = Reverse 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 126 PARAMETERS MENU Table 38: Frequency reference parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description Selection of the reference source when the control place is Fieldbus. 0 = Preset frequency 0 1 = Keypad 2 = Fieldbus 3 = AI1...
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Nm units, you must set ProcessDataIn1 as the value to this parameter. P3.3.2.2 The torque reference Torque Minimum that agrees to the -300.0 300.0 Reference minimum value of the reference signal. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 128 PARAMETERS MENU Table 39: Torque reference parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description The torque reference that agrees to the P3.3.2.3 maximum value of the Torque Maximum reference signal. This -300.0 300.0 100.0 Reference value is used as the...
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The I Gain value Open Loop Torque 1.0 causes the P3.3.2.8.3 32000.0 Control I Gain integration to reach 1.0 Hz in 1 second when the torque error is 1% of the motor nominal torque. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 130 PARAMETERS MENU Table 41: Preset frequency parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Binary coded P3.3.3.1 1 = Number of inputs Preset Frequency The number of preset Mode speed digital inputs that are active define the preset frequency.
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P3.3.4.1. or P3.3.4.2. The reset logic for the motor potentiometer frequency reference. P3.3.4.4 Motor Potentiometer Reset 0 = No reset 1 = Reset if stopped 2 = Reset if powered down 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Table 43: Joystick control parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Not Used P3.3.5.1 1 = AI1 (0-100%) 2 = AI2 (0-100%) Joystick Signal 3 = AI3 (0-100%) Selection 4 = AI4 (0-100%) 5 = AI5 (0-100%) 6 = AI6 (0-100%) P3.3.5.2...
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1257 when the Jogging function is active. * = The selection of the application with parameter P1.2 Application gives the default value. See the default values in Chapter 11 Appendix 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 134 PARAMETERS MENU GROUP 3.4: RAMPS AND BRAKES SETUP Table 45: Ramp 1 setup Index Parameter Unit Default Description You can make P3.4.1.1 smoother the start and Ramp 1 Shape 100.0 the end of the acceleration and deceleration ramps.
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P3.4.3.1 0.00 Current 0 = Disabled Gives the time during Start Magnetising which the DC current is P3.4.3.2 0.00 600.00 0.00 Time fed to the motor before the acceleration starts. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 136 PARAMETERS MENU Table 48: DC brake parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description Gives the current that is fed into the motor during DC braking. P3.4.4.1 DC Brake Current 0 = Disabled Tells if the braking is DC Braking Time at ON or OFF and gives P3.4.4.2...
DigIN Slot0.2 when this is ON. P3.5.1.16 The drive can be ready, but the start is not possible when the interlock is Run Interlock 1 DigIN Slot0.2 1041 on (Damper interlock). 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 138 PARAMETERS MENU Table 50: Digital input settings Index Parameter Default Description P3.5.1.17 As above. Run Interlock 2 DigIN Slot0.2 1042 FALSE = No action. TRUE = Uses the DC current of the P3.5.1.18 Motor Preheat ON DigIN Slot0.1 1044 motor preheat in Stop state.
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Motor 3 Interlock DigIN Slot0.1 TRUE = Active See Table 96 Multipump parameters. FALSE = Not active P3.5.1.37 Motor 4 Interlock DigIN Slot0.1 TRUE = Active See Table 96 Multipump parameters. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 140 PARAMETERS MENU Table 50: Digital input settings Index Parameter Default Description FALSE = Not active P3.5.1.38 Motor 5 Interlock DigIN Slot0.1 TRUE = Active See Table 96 Multipump parameters. FALSE = Not active P3.5.1.39 Motor 6 Interlock DigIN Slot0.1...
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The standard I/O board has 2 analogue inputs. * = The selection of the application with parameter P1.2 Application gives the default value. See the default values in Chapter 11 Appendix 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 142 PARAMETERS MENU Table 51: Analogue input 1 settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description Connect the AI1 signal to the analogue input of your choice with this AnIN parameter. P3.5.2.1.1 AI1 Signal Selection SlotA.1 Programmable. See 9.7.1 Programming of digital and analogue inputs.
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Time P3.5.2.5.3 AI5 Signal Range See P3.5.2.1.3. P3.5.2.5.4 AI5 Custom. Min -160.00 160.00 0.00 See P3.5.2.1.4. P3.5.2.5.5 AI5 Custom. Max -160.00 160.00 100.00 See P3.5.2.1.5. P3.5.2.5.6 AI5 Signal Inversion See P3.5.2.1.6. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 144 PARAMETERS MENU Table 56: Analogue input 6 settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description AnIN See P3.5.2.1.1. P3.5.2.6.1 AI6 Signal Selection SlotE.2 AI6 Signal Filter See P3.5.2.1.2. P3.5.2.6.2 0.00 300.00 Time P3.5.2.6.3 AI6 Signal Range See P3.5.2.1.3. P3.5.2.6.4 AI6 Custom.
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23 = Input press. alarm/fault 24 = Frost prot. alarm/ fault 25 = Motor 1 control 26 = Motor 2 control 27 = Motor 3 control 28 = Motor 4 control 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 146 PARAMETERS MENU Table 57: Digital output settings on standard I/O board Index Parameter Unit Default Description 29 = Motor 5 control 30 = Motor 6 control 31 = Time Channel 1 32 = Time Channel 2 33 = Time Channel 3...
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Shows only the parameters for the outputs on option boards in slots C, D and E. Make the selections as in Basic RO1 Function (P3.5.3.2.1). This group or these parameters are not visible if there are no digital outputs in slots C, D or 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Table 58: Standard I/O board analogue output settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = TEST 0% (Not used) 1 = TEST 100% 2 = Output freq (0 - fmax) 3 = Freq reference (0 - fmax) 4 = Motor speed (0 - Motor nominal speed)
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1 = 4 mA / 2V Make the selection of the signal type P3.5.4.1.3 AO1 minimum 10052 (current/voltage) with the dip switches. The analogue output scaling is different in P3.5.4.1.4. See also P3.5.2.1.3. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 150 PARAMETERS MENU Table 58: Standard I/O board analogue output settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.5.4.1.4 The minimum scale in process unit. Depends AO1 minimum scale Varies Varies Varies 0.0 * 10053 on the selection of the AO1 function.
Fieldbus Data Out 7 P3.6.7 35000 the Process Data Out Selection with the parameter ID. Make the selection of Fieldbus Data Out 8 P3.6.8 35000 the Process Data Out Selection with the parameter ID. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 152 PARAMETERS MENU Table 60: The default values for Process Data Out in fieldbus Data Default value Scale Process Data Out 1 Output frequency 0.01 Hz Process Data Out 2 Motor speed 1 rpm Process Data Out 3 Motor current 0.1 A...
P3.7.6 0 = Not used Prohibit Frequency 0.00 320.00 0.00 Range 3 High Limit P3.7.7 A multiplier of the set ramp time between Ramp Time Factor 10.0 Times prohibit frequency limits. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 154 PARAMETERS MENU GROUP 3.8: SUPERVISIONS Table 62: Supervision settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Output frequency 1 = Frequency reference 2 = Motor current 3 = Motor torque 4 = Motor power 5 = DC-link voltage...
P3.9.1.7 Fault P3.9.1.8 Thermistor Fault See P3.9.1.2. P3.9.1.9 PID Soft Fill Fault See P3.9.1.2. Response to PID See P3.9.1.2. P3.9.1.10 Supervision Fault Response to External See P3.9.1.2. P3.9.1.11 PID Supervision Fault 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 156 PARAMETERS MENU Table 63: General protections settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description See P3.9.1.2. You can configure this fault P3.9.1.12 Earth Fault only in frames MR7, MR8, and MR9. Used when the fault Preset Alarm response (in Group 3.9 P3.9.1.13...
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The time constant is P3.9.2.4 the time within which Motor Thermal Time Varies the calculated thermal Constant stage has reached 63% of its final value. P3.9.2.5 Motor Thermal Loadability 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 158 PARAMETERS MENU Table 65: Motor stall protection settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = No action 1 = Alarm 2 = Fault (Stop P3.9.3.1 Motor Stall Fault according to stop mode) 3 = Fault (Stop by coasting) P3.9.3.2...
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Frequency Load parameter P3.1.1.4, this parameter is automatically restored to the default value. P3.9.4.4 This is the maximum Underload time for an underload Protection: Time 2.00 600.00 20.00 state. Limit 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 160 PARAMETERS MENU Table 67: Quick stop settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description How the drive stops when the Quick stop function is activated from DI or fieldbus. P3.9.5.1 Quick Stop Mode 1276 0 = Coasting 1 = Quick stop...
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P3.9.6.1 are compared. The temperature limit for an alarm. NOTE! P3.9.6.3 Fault Limit 1 -30.0 200.0 °C 120.0 Only the inputs that are set with parameter P3.9.6.1 are compared. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 162 PARAMETERS MENU Table 68: Temperature input fault 1 settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = No response 1 = Alarm Fault Limit Response 2 = Fault (Stop P3.9.6.4 according to stop mode) 3 = Fault (Stop by coasting) TEL.
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P3.9.6.5 are compared. The temperature limit for an alarm. NOTE! P3.9.6.7 Fault Limit 2 -30.0 200.0 °C 120.0 Only the inputs that are set with parameter P3.9.6.5 are compared. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 164 PARAMETERS MENU Table 69: Temperature input fault 2 settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = No response 1 = Alarm Fault Limit Response 2 = Fault (Stop P3.9.6.8 according to stop mode) 3 = Fault (Stop by...
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3 = Fault (Stop by coasting) OPEN = No action User Defined Fault 2 DigIN P3.9.10.1 15524 CLOSED = Fault Activation Slot0.1 activated P3.9.10.2 See P3.9.9.2 Response to User 15526 Defined Fault 2 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 166 PARAMETERS MENU 5.10 GROUP 3.10: AUTOMATIC RESET Table 72: Autoreset settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.10.1 0 = Disabled Automatic Reset 1 = Enabled The selection of the start mode for Automatic reset. P3.10.2 Restart Function...
VACON · 168 PARAMETERS MENU 5.11 GROUP 3.11: APPLICATION SETTINGS Table 73: Application settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description The password of the P3.11.1 Password 9999 1806 administrator. 0 = Celsius 1 = Fahrenheit The system shows all P3.11.2 C/F Selection...
ON Time 00:00:00 23:59:59 00:00:00 1469 hh:mm: See Interval 1. P3.12.2.2 OFF Time 00:00:00 23:59:59 00:00:00 1470 P3.12.2.3 Days 1471 See Interval 1. P3.12.2.4 Assign to Channel 1473 See Interval 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 170 PARAMETERS MENU Table 76: Interval 3 Index Parameter Unit Default Description hh:mm: See Interval 1. P3.12.3.1 ON Time 00:00:00 23:59:59 00:00:00 1474 hh:mm: See Interval 1. P3.12.3.2 OFF Time 00:00:00 23:59:59 00:00:00 1475 P3.12.3.3 Days 1476 See Interval 1.
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Table 81: Timer 3 Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.12.8.1 Duration 72000 1493 See Timer 1. DigINSlot See Timer 1. P3.12.8.2 Timer 3 P3.12.8.3 Assign to Channel 1494 See Timer 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
Table 82: PID controller basic settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description If the value of the parameter is set to 100%, a change of 10% P3.13.1.1 PID Gain 0.00 1000.00 100.00 in the error value causes the controller output to change by 10%.
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P3.13.1.10 If the feedback stays in the dead band area for Dead Band Delay 0.00 320.00 0.00 1057 the set time, the output is locked. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 174 PARAMETERS MENU Table 83: Setpoint settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.13.2.1 Keypad setpoint 1 Varies Varies Varies P3.13.2.2 Keypad setpoint 2 Varies Varies Varies Gives the rising and falling ramp times for the setpoint changes. P3.13.2.3 Setpoint ramp time 0.00...
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NOTE! The ProcessDataIn signals use 2 decimals. If you set temperature inputs, you must set the setpoint minimum and maximum scaling parameters between -50 and 200 °C. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 176 PARAMETERS MENU Table 83: Setpoint settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description The minimum value at P3.13.2.7 Setpoint 1 minimum -200.00 200.00 0.00 1069 the analogue signal minimum. The maximum value at P3.13.2.8 Setpoint 1 maximum -200.00 200.00 100.00...
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8 = MAX (Source 1, Source 2) 9 = MEAN (Source 1, Source 2) Used for example with Feedback Function P3.13.3.2 -1000.0 1000.0 100.0 1058 the value 2 in Feedback Gain Function. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 178 PARAMETERS MENU Table 84: Feedback settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Not used 1 = AI1 2 = AI2 3 = AI3 4 = AI4 5 = AI5 6 = AI6 7 = ProcessDataIn1 8 = ProcessDataIn2...
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100.00 1063 Maximum Feedforward 2 See P3.13.3.6 P3.13.4.6 1064 Source Selection P3.13.4.7 Feedforward 2 Min -200.00 200.00 0.00 1065 See P3.13.3.7 P3.13.4.8 Feedforward 2 Max -200.00 200.00 100.00 1066 See M3.13.3.8 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 180 PARAMETERS MENU Table 86: Sleep function settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description The drive goes to sleep P3.13.5.1 mode when the output frequency stays below SP1 Sleep Frequency 0.00 320.00 0.00 1016 this limit for a longer time than set by SP1 Sleep Delay.
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0 = No action 1 = Alarm 2 = Fault (Stop Response to PID P3.13.6.5 according to stop Supervision Fault mode) 3 = Fault (Stop by coasting) 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 182 PARAMETERS MENU Table 88: Pressure loss compensation parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description Enables pressure loss compensation for the P3.13.7.1 setpoint 1. Enable Setpoint 1 1189 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled The value that is added proportionally to the P3.13.7.2...
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0, no fault shows. 0 = No action 1 = Alarm 2 = Fault (Stop PID Soft Fill Timeout P3.13.8.5 Response according to stop mode) 3 = Fault (Stop by coasting) 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 184 PARAMETERS MENU Table 90: Input pressure supervision parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled P3.13.9.1 Enable Supervision 1685 Enables the input pressure supervision. The source of the signal of the input pressure measurement.
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The monitoring value for the set signal of the V3.13.9.11 Input Pressure Varies Varies Varies Varies 1695 input pressure supervision. Scaling value as in P3.13.9.4. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 186 PARAMETERS MENU Table 91: Frost protection parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Disabled P3.13.10.1 Frost Protection 1704 1 = Enabled 0 = Temperature Input 1 (-50..200 C) 1 = Temperature Input 2 (-50..200 C) 2 = Temperature Input 3 (-50..200 C)
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Frost Frequency protection function activates. The monitoring value for the measured Frost Temperature temperature signal in V3.13.10.7 Varies Varies °C/°F 1711 Monitoring the Frost protection function. Scaling value: 0.1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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29 = Block Out.7 30 = Block Out.8 31 = Block Out.9 32 = Block Out.10 The AIs and the ProcessDataIn are handled as percentages (0.00- 100.00%) and scaled according to the setpoint minimum and maximum. NOTE! The ProcessDataIn signals use 2 decimals.
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The minimum value at P3.14.3.7 Feedback 2 Minimum -200.00 200.00 0.00 1656 the analogue signal minimum. The maximum value at Feedback 2 P3.14.3.8 -200.00 200.00 100.00 1657 the analogue signal Maximum maximum. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 192 PARAMETERS MENU Table 95: Process supervision of the external PID controller Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Disabled P3.14.4.1 Enable Supervision 1659 1 = Enabled P3.14.4.2 Upper Limit Varies Varies Varies Varies 1660 P3.14.4.3 Lower Limit...
P3.15.6. and P3.15.7. Autochange: These parameters P3.15.6 0.00 P3.3.1.2 25.00 1031 Frequency Limit define the level below which the capacity Autochange: Motor must stay for the P3.15.7 1030 Limit autochange to occur. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 194 PARAMETERS MENU Table 96: Multipump parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description The percentage of the setpoint. For example, if setpoint = 5 bar, bandwidth = 10%. When the feedback P3.15.8 Bandwidth 1097 value stays between 4.5 and 5.5 bar, the...
VACON · 196 PARAMETERS MENU 5.17 GROUP 3.17: FIRE MODE Table 99: Fire mode parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.17.1 1002 = Enabled Fire Mode Password 9999 1599 1234 = Test mode Selection of the frequency reference source when Fire mode is active.
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The scaling value is 1. Shows how many times Fire mode has been activated in the V3.17.8 Fire Mode Counter 1679 enabled mode. You cannot reset this counter. The scaling value is 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 198 PARAMETERS MENU 5.18 GROUP 3.18: MOTOR PREHEAT PARAMETERS Table 100: Motor preheat parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Not used 1 = Always in stop state 2 = Controlled by DI 3 = Temperature limit...
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4 = Temperature Input Preheat Motor P3.18.5 1045 Temperature 5 = Temperature Input 6 = Temperature Input NOTE! This parameter is not available if there is no option board for temperature measurement. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
Clean Reverse Time 0.00 320.00 0.00 1720 frequency in the Auto- cleaning cycle. P3.21.1.8 The motor acceleration Cleaning time when the Auto- 300.0 1721 Acceleration Time cleaning is active. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 202 PARAMETERS MENU Table 102: Auto-cleaning parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description P3.21.1.9 The motor deceleration Cleaning time when the Auto- 300.0 1722 Deceleration Time cleaning is active. Table 103: Jockey pump parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description...
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Unit Default Description P3.21.3.1 0 = Disabled Priming Function 1677 1 = Enabled P3.21.3.2 Gives the time to start the priming pump Priming Time 320.00 1678 before the main pump starts. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 204 DIAGNOSTICS MENU DIAGNOSTICS MENU ACTIVE FAULTS When there is a fault or many faults, the display shows the name of the fault and blinks. Push OK to go back to the Diagnostics menu. The submenu Active faults shows the number of faults.
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Power On Time (text The power on time in V4.4.12 keypad) total years. Power On Time (text The power on time in V4.4.13 keypad) total days. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 206 DIAGNOSTICS MENU Table 105: The total counter parameters in the diagnostics menu Index Parameter Unit Default Description The power on time in Power On Time (text hh:min: V4.4.14 hours, minutes and keypad) seconds. The number of times Start Command V4.4.15...
The load on the control V4.6.4 System Load 2300 unit CPU Application Name The name of the V4.6.5 (graphical keypad) application The code of the V4.6.6 Application ID application V4.6.7 Application Version 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 208 I/O AND HARDWARE MENU I/O AND HARDWARE MENU In this menu, there are different settings that are related to the options. The values in this menu are raw values, that is, they are not scaled by the application.
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Analogue Input 2 a DIP switch on the V5.1.9 Mode control board. 1 = 0...20mA 3 = 0...10V Status of the analogue V5.1.10 Analogue Input 2 0.00 input signal 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 210 I/O AND HARDWARE MENU Table 108: The basic I/O parameters in the I/O and Hardware menu Index Parameter Unit Default Description Shows the mode that is set for the analogue input signal. The selection is made with...
Ready state, the fan stops in 5 minutes. In the always on mode, the fan operates in full speed, and does not stop. The Sine filter keeps the overmodulation depth in limits and does not let the thermal management functions decrease the switching frequency. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 212 I/O AND HARDWARE MENU Table 111: Power unit settings Index Parameter Unit Default Description 0 = Always on P5.6.1.1 Fan Control Mode 2377 1 = Optimised 0 = Disabled 1 = Enabled (Run) 2 = Enabled (Run &...
In the I/O and Hardware menu, there are the parameters that are related to fieldbus boards. You can find the instructions on how to use these parameters in the related fieldbus manual. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 214 I/O AND HARDWARE MENU Submenu Submenu level 2 Submenu level 3 Submenu level 4 level 1 RS-485 Common settings Protocol Modbus RTU Bacnet MSTP RS-485 Modbus RTU Parameters Slave address Baud rate Parity type Stop bits Communication timeout...
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Actual instance number Fault code Control word Status word Ethernet Common settings IP address mode Fixed IP IP address Subnet mask Default gateway IP address Subnet mask Default gateway MAC address 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 216 I/O AND HARDWARE MENU Submenu Submenu level 2 Submenu level 3 Submenu level 4 level 1 Ethernet Modbus TCP Parameters Connection limit Unit Identifier number Communication timeout Monitoring Fieldbus protocol status Communication status Illegal functions Illegal data addresses...
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Profinet IO Parameters Protocol in use Communication timeout Monitoring FB Protocol Status Comm. Status Setpoint Telegram Actual Value Telegram Number of Process Data Control Word Status Word Connection Timeouts Parameter accesses 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 218 USER SETTINGS, FAVOURITES AND USER LEVEL MENUS USER SETTINGS, FAVOURITES AND USER LEVEL MENUS USER SETTINGS Table 113: General settings in the user settings menu Index Parameter Unit Default Description The selection is P6.1 Language selection Varies...
If you use the same items frequently, you can add them into Favourites. You can collect a set of parameters or monitoring signals from all the keypad menus. It is not necessary to find 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 220 USER SETTINGS, FAVOURITES AND USER LEVEL MENUS them in the menu structure one by one. As an alternative, add them into the Favourites folder where it is easy to find them. ADDING AN ITEM TO THE FAVOURITES Find the item that you want to add to Favourites.
You can also prevent accidental changes in the parameters. When you make a selection of a user level, the user cannot see all the parameters on the display of the control panel. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 222 USER SETTINGS, FAVOURITES AND USER LEVEL MENUS Table 115: The user level parameters Index Parameter Unit Default Description 1 = Normal. All the menus are visible in the main menu. 2 = Monitoring. Only the monitoring and user level menus are P8.1...
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VACON · 223 To change the digits of the access code, use all the arrow buttons. STOP READY ALARM Access code ID:2362 P8.2 00000 Min:0 Max:9 Accept the change with the OK button. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
In this chapter, you can find data on the most special parameters of the application. For most parameters of the Vacon 100 application, a basic description is sufficient. You can find these basic descriptions in the parameter tables of Chapter 5 Parameters menu. If other data is necessary, your distributor will help you.
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It is a tool for the commissioning and the servicing of the drive. The goal is to find the parameter values that are optimal for the operation of the drive. NOTE! Before you do the identification run, you have to set the motor nameplate parameters. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 226 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Selection Selection name Description number No action No identification requested. The drive operates without speed when you do the identification run for the motor parameters. The motor Identification at standstill receives current and voltage, but the frequency is zero. The U/f ratio and start magnetisation parameters are identified.
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If the motor has a nominal frequency of 50 Hz, the motor is loaded with the nominal load (100% of the torque), and Load Drooping is set to 10%, the output frequency is let to decrease 5 Hz from the frequency reference.
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PM motor. If you set induction motor as the motor type, the value is automatically set to 100%, and you cannot change the value. When you change the value of P3.1.2.2 (Motor type) to PM Motor, the parameters P3.1.4.2 (Field Weakening Point Frequency) and P3.1.4.3 (Voltage at Field Weakening Point) will...
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When the current limit is active, the drive output frequency is decreases. NOTE! The Motor Current Limit is not an overcurrent trip limit. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 230 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.1.4.1 U/F RATIO (ID 108) Selection Selection name Description number The voltage of the motor changes linearly as a function of the output frequency. The voltage changes from the value of P3.1.4.6 (Zero Frequency Voltage) to the value of P3.1.4.3...
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Search the shaft frequency only from the same direction as the frequency reference • Disable the AC scanning • Use the frequency reference for an initial guess • Disable the DC pulses • 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 232 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS The bit B0 controls the search direction. When you set the bit to 0, the shaft frequency is searched in 2 directions, the positive and the negative. When you set the bit to 1, the shaft frequency is searched only in the frequency reference direction.
Effective gain P TorqStabGainFWP P TorqStabGain FreqOut P FieldWeakeningPoint Fig. 26: The torque stabilator gain P3.1.4.13.3 TORQUE STABILATOR DAMPING TIME CONSTANT (ID 1413) The damping time constant of the torque stabiliser. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 234 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.1.4.13.4 TORQUE STABILATOR DAMPING TIME CONSTANT FOR PMM (ID 1735) The damping time constant of the torque stabiliser for PM motors (Permanent Magnet motors). START/STOP SETUP You must give the start and stop commands differently in each control place.
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Fig. 27: The block diagram of the I/O A Start/stop logic Selection Selection name Description number The functions activate when the contacts are closed. CS1 = Forward CS2 = Backward 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 236 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Output frequency Set frequency 0 Hz Set frequency Run enable Ctrl signal 1 Ctrl signal 2 Keypad start button Keypad stop button 10 11 12 13 Fig. 28: I/O A Start/stop logic = 0 1. Control signal (CS) 1 activates and 9.
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10. CS2 becomes inactive and causes the Configure the Run enable signal with frequency to go to 0. parameter 3.5.1.15. 6. The start attempt with CS1 is not successful, because the Run enable signal is still FALSE. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 238 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Selection Selection name Description number Use this function to prevent an accidental start. Before you can start the motor again, you must open the start/stop CS1 = Forward (edge) contact. CS2 = Backward (edge) Output...
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10. The drive starts because the START operates forward because CS2 is button on the keypad was pushed. inactive. 11. The drive is stopped again with the STOP button on the keypad. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 240 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 12. The attempt to start the drive with the START button is not successful, because CS1 is inactive. Selection Selection name Description number Use this function to prevent an accidental start. Before you can start the motor again, you must open the start/stop CS1 = Start (edge) contact.
Process Data In IN13 Process Data In IN14 Process Data In IN15 Process Data In IN16 Block1 IN17 Block2 IN18 Block3 IN19 Block4 IN20 Block5 IN21 Fig. 33: The torque reference chain diagram 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 242 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.3.2.2 TORQUE MINIMUM REFERENCE (ID 643) Parameter P3.3.2.2 defines the minimum torque reference of the positive and negative values. P3.3.2.3 TORQUE MAXIMUM REFERENCE (ID 642) Parameter P3.3.2.3 defines the maximum torque reference of the positive and negative values.
P3.3.3.1 PRESET FREQUENCY MODE (ID 182) With this parameter, you can set the logic which one of the preset frequencies is selected into use. There is a selection of 2 different logics. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 244 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Selection Selection name Description number The mix of the inputs is binary coded. The different sets of active digital inputs determine the preset frequency. See Binary coded more data in the Table Table 117 The selection of preset frequencies when P3.3.3.1 = Binary coded.
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VALUE 1 SELECTED FOR PARAMETER P3.3.3.1: You can use the Preset Frequencies 1 to 3 with different sets of active digital inputs. The number of active inputs tells which one is used. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 246 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Table 118: The selection of preset frequencies when P3.3.3.1 = Number of inputs Activated digital input signal Activated frequency reference Preset Freq Sel2 Preset Freq Sel1 Preset Freq Sel0 (P3.3.3.12) (P3.3.3.11) (P3.3.3.10) Preset frequency 0 Only if...
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This parameter defines the logic for the resetting of the frequency reference of the motor potentiometer. There are 3 selections in the reset function: no reset, reset when the drive stops, or reset when the drive is powered down. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 248 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Selection Selection name Description number The last motor potentiometer frequency reference is kept No reset through the stop state and kept in memory if a powerdown occurs. The motor potentiometer frequency reference is set to 0...
Only when the drive is in stop state, it is possible to activate the Jogging function. You can use 2 bi-directional frequency references. You can activate the Jogging function from the 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 250 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS fieldbus or by digital input signals. The Jogging function has a ramp time that is used always when jogging is active. The Jogging function starts the drive at the set reference. A new start command is not necessary.
The acceleration and deceleration act immediately to the changes in the reference signal. When you set the value between 1.0% and 100.0%, you get an S-shaped acceleration or deceleration ramp. Use this function to reduce mechanical erosion of the parts and current spikes when the reference changes.
VACON · 252 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS When braking is necessary, the system decreases the frequency and increases the flux in the motor. This increases the capacity of the motor to brake. The motor speed is controlled during braking. You can enable and disable Flux Braking.
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You can find the applicable functions for digital inputs as parameters in parameter group M3.5.1. To give a digital input to a function, set a value to the correct parameter. The list of applicable functions shows in Table Table 50 Digital input settings. Example 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 254 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS READY STOP Digital Inputs ID:405 P3.5.1.11 Ext Fault Close DigINSlotA.3 Ext Fault Open DigINSlot0.2 Fault Reset Close DigINSlotA.6 Fig. 42: The Digital inputs menu in the graphical display A. The graphical display C. The value of the parameter, that is, the B.
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Make a selection of a parameter. To go into the Edit mode, push the arrow button Right. STOP READY Digital inputs ID:405 P3.5.1.11 Ext Fault Close DigINSlotA3 Ext Fault Open DigINSlot0.2 Fault Reset Close DigINSlotA6 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 256 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS In the Edit mode, the slot value DigIN SlotA is underlined and blinks. If you have more digital STOP READY inputs available in your I/O, for example, because of Ext Fault Close option boards in slots C, D or E, make a selection of ID:405 P3.5.1.11...
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To activate the terminal 3, push the arrow button Right again. The letter D stops blinking. To change the terminal to 6, push the arrow button Up 3 times. Accept the change with the OK button. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 258 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS If the digital input DI6 was already used for some other function, a message scrolls on the display. Change one of these selections. After the steps, a digital signal to the digital input DI6 controls the function External Fault Close.
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Parameter Default Description AI1 Signal P3.5.2.1.1 AnIN SlotA.1 Selection To change the input from AI1 to, for example, the analogue input on your option board in slot C, obey these instructions. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 260 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS PROGRAMMING OF ANALOGUE INPUTS IN THE GRAPHICAL DISPLAY To make a selection of the parameter, push the arrow button Right. READY STOP Analogue Input 1 ID:377 P3.5.2.1.1 AI1 Signal Sel AnIN SlotA.1 AI1 Filter Time 0.10s...
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PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS VACON · 261 In the Edit mode, the letter A blinks. To change the value to C, push the arrow button Up. Accept the change with the OK button. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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# = 2: Analogue input = 20% of the signal strength # = 3: Analogue input = 30% of the signal strength etc. # = 10: Analogue input = 100% of the signal strength SlotA.# Number (#) agrees to a digital input in slot A.
1 and Set 2. This function is enabled if any other slot than ‘DigIN Slot0’ is selected to this parameter. The parameter set selection is allowed only when the drive is stopped. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 264 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Contact Open = Parameter Set 1 is loaded as the active set Contact Closed = Parameter Set 2 is loaded as the active set NOTE! Parameter values are stored to Set 1 and Set 2 by parameters B6.5.4 Save to Set 1 and B6.5.4 Save to Set 2.
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The range of the analogue input signal is 0...10V or 0...20mA 0...10V / 0...20mA (the dip switch settings on the control board tell which one). The input signal is 0...100%. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Selection name Description number The range of the analogue input signal is 2...10V or 4...20mA 2...10V / 4...20mA (the dip switch settings on the control board tell which one). The input signal is 20...100%. Frequency reference [Hz] Max freq reference...
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No inversion. The value 0% of the analogue input signal agrees to the Minimum Frequency Reference. The value Normal 100% of the the analogue input signal agrees to the Maximum Frequency Reference. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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Selection name Description number Signal inversion. The value 0% of the analogue input signal agrees to the Maximum Frequency Reference. The value Inverted 100% of the analogue input signal agrees to the Minimum Frequency Reference. Frequency reference [Hz] Max freq...
The PID controller is in the sleep mode. PID Soft Fill activated The Soft fill function of the PID controller is activated. PID feedback supervision The feedback value of the PID controller is not in the supervision limits. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 270 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Table 120: The output signals through RO1 Selection Selection name Description number ExtPID feedback supervision The External PID controller feedback value is not in the supervision limits. Input pressure alarm The input pressure of the pump is below the value that was set with parameter P3.13.9.7.
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS P3.5.4.1.1. AO1 FUNCTION (ID 10050) The contents of the analogue output signal 1 are specified in this parameter. The scaling of the analogue output signal depends on the signal. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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The analogue output is set to 0% or 20% so that it agrees with parameter P3.5.4.1.3. TEST 100% The analogue output is set to 100% of the signal (10V / 20mA). Output frequency The actual output frequency from 0 to Maximum frequency reference.
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Fieldbus Process Data In 8: 0…10000 (this agrees with 0… 100.00%). Block Out.1 The output of the programmable Block 1: 0…10000 (this agrees with 0…100.00%). See parameter menu M3.19 Drive customizer. Block Out.2 The output of the programmable Block 2: 0…10000 (this agrees with 0…100.00%).
VACON · 274 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS 40 Hz. Then the output frequency of the drive changes between 10 and 40 Hz, and the analogue output signal changes between 0 and 20 mA. Analogue output signal 100% 20 mA 10 mA Output...
With this parameter, you can set the response of the drive to an external fault. If a fault occurs, the drive can show a notification of it on the display of the drive. The notification is 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
Chapter 3 User interfaces. NOTE! If you use long motor cables (max. 100 m) with small drives (≤1.5 kW), the motor current that the drive measures can be much higher than the actual motor current. It is because there are capacitive currents in the motor cable.
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2*t6. When the drive is in the STOP state, the time constant is internally increased to 3 times the set parameter value, because the cooling operates based on convection. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 278 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS I/I T Current 100% T = Motor thermal time constant Fig. 56: The motor thermal time constant P3.9.2.5 MOTOR THERMAL LOADABILITY (ID 708) For example, if you set the value to 130%, the motor goes to the nominal temperature with 130% of the motor nominal current.
The stall protection is a type of overcurrent protection. NOTE! If you use long motor cables (max. 100 m) with small drives (≤1.5 kW), the motor current that the drive measures can be much higher than the actual motor current.
VACON · 280 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.9.3.2 STALL CURRENT (ID 710) You can set the value of this parameter between 0.0 and 2*IL. For a stall status to occur, the current must be higher than this limit. If parameter P3.1.3.1 Motor Current Limit changes, this parameter is automatically calculated to 90% of the current limit.
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VACON · 281 NOTE! If you use long motor cables (max. 100 m) with small drives (≤1.5 kW), the motor current that the drive measures can be much higher than the actual motor current. It is because there are capacitive currents in the motor cable.
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VACON · 282 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Underload time counter Trip area ID716 Trip/warning ID713 Time Underload• No underl. Fig. 60: The Underload time counter function P3.9.5.1 QUICK STOP MODE (ID 1276) P3.9.5.2 (P3.5.1.26) QUICK STOP ACTIVATION (ID 1213) P3.9.5.3 QUICK STOP DECELERATION TIME (ID 1256) P3.9.5.4 RESPONSE TO QUICK STOP FAULT (ID 744)
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PID/ExtPID controllers. You can have the protection on when the drive is in the RUN status, or in the RUN and STOP statuses. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 284 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Selection Selection name Description number Protection disabled Protection enabled in RUN The protection is enabled only when the drive is in the RUN status status. Protection enabled in RUN and The protection is enabled in the 2 statuses, RUN and STOP.
With parameter P3.10.5, you can set the maximum number of automatic reset trials during the trial time set in P3.10.4. The fault type does not have an effect on the maximum number. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 286 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Wait Wait Wait time time time ID717 ID717 ID717 Fault trigger Alarm Reset 1 Reset 2 Autoreset Trial time Trial time ID718 Fault active Number of trials: (ID759 = 2) Fig. 62: The Automatic reset function 9.11...
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From Day: Monday To Day: Friday TIMERS Use the timers to set a time channel as active for a period with a command from a digital input or a time channel. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 288 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Remaining time Time Activation Duration Fig. 64: The activation signal comes from a digital input or a virtual digital input, like a time channel. The timer counts down from the falling edge. The parameters below will set the timer active when the digital input 1 on the slot A is closed.
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P3.12.6.2: Timer 1: DigIn SlotA.1 (The parameter is located in the digital inputs menu.) P3.12.6.3: Assign to channel: Time channel 1 P3.5.1.1: Control signal 1 A: Time Channel 1 for the I/O Run command 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 290 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Interval 1 Days = Monday to Friday Ctrl Signal 1A ON = 07:00:00 hrs OFF = 17:00:00 hrs Interval 2 Days = Saturday and Sunday Start/Stop Time channel 1 ON = 09:00:00 hrs OFF = 13:00:00 hrs...
The value of this parameter is used when the signal of the PID controller setpoint is taken from the setpoint source 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 292 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Criterias for going to sleep mode Output frequency remains below sleep frequency for longer than defined sleep delay • time PID feedback signal remains above defined wake up level • Criterias for waking from sleep PID feedback signal falls below defined wake up level •...
These parameters set the range in which the PID Feedback signal stays in correct conditions. If the PID Feedback signal does not stay in the range, and this continues longer than the delay, a Feedback supervision fault (the fault code 101) shows. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 294 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.13.6.1 ENABLE FEEDBACK SUPERVISION (ID 735) Actual value Upper limit (ID736) Reference Lower limit (ID758) Delay (ID737) Regulating mode Alarm or fault Fig. 73: The Feedback supervision function P3.13.6.2 UPPER LIMIT (ID 736) P3.13.6.3 LOWER LIMIT (ID 758) Set the upper limit and the lower limit around the reference.
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But with flow, the pressure decreases farther in the pipe. To compensate for this, lift the setpoint as the flow increases. Then the output frequency makes an estimate of the flow, and the setpoint increases linearly with the flow. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 296 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Setpoint Setpoint + Max compensation Setpoint Min Freq and Flow Max Freq and Flow Pressure No flow Pipe length Position 1 Position 2 Fig. 75: Enable setpoint 1 for pressure loss compensation 9.12.5 SOFT FILL The Soft fill function is used to move the process to a set level at a slow speed before the PID controller starts to control.
PID controller decreases and causes the output pressure of the pump to decrease. If the pressure goes below the fault limit, the pump is stops and a fault shows. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
The regulating motor operates at a close to minimum frequency (+2 Hz). • The conditions above are true for longer than the bandwidth delay. • There are more motors that operate than the regulating one. • 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 300 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.15.2 INTERLOCK FUNCTION (ID 1032) The interlocks tell the Multipump system that a motor is not available. This can occur when the motor is removed from the system for maintenance or bypassed for manual control.
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The drive is directly connected to Motor 1. The other motors are auxiliary motors. They are connected to the mains by contactors, and controlled by relays of the drive. The autochange or the interlock logic do not have an effect on Motor 1. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 302 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Mains Motor 1 control from relay Motor 2 control from relay Motor 3 control from relay NOT USED Fig. 83: Selection 0 SELECTION 1, ENABLED To include the regulating motor in the autochange or in the interlock logic, obey the instructions in the figure below.
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VACON · 303 Mains K1.1 K2.1 K3.1 Motor 1 control Motor 2 control Motor 3 control from relay from relay from relay K1.1 K2.1 K3.1 K1.1 K2.1 K3.1 Fig. 84: Selection 1 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 304 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.15.4 AUTOCHANGE (ID 1027) Selection Selection name Description number In normal operation, the sequence of the motors is always 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The sequence can change during the operation if Disabled you add or remove interlocks. After the drive stops, the sequence always changes back.
Test mode, the drive does not automatically reset the faults, and the drive stops when a fault occurs. It is also possible to configure Fire mode with the Fire mode wizard, which you can activate in the Quick Setup menu with parameter B1.1.4. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 306 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS When you activate the Fire mode function, an alarm shows on the display. CAUTION! The warranty is void if the Fire mode function is activated! You can use Test mode to test the Fire mode function and the warranty stays valid.
The Motor preheat function keeps the drive and the motor warm during the STOP status. In the motor preheat, the system gives the motor a DC current. The motor preheat prevents for example condensation. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 308 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS Selection Selection name Description number Not used The Motor preheat function is disabled. The Motor preheat function is activated always when the Always in Stop state drive is in the Stop state. The Motor preheat function is activated by a digital input signal, when the drive is in the Stop state.
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Running Output Frequency Open Freq Limit MechanicBrake RESET MechanicBrakeInv Output Frequency Close Freq Limit Running Run Request Fault Motor Current Brake Current Limit Fig. 88: The mechanical brake opening logic 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 310 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.20.2 BRAKE MECHANICAL DELAY (ID 353) After the brake opening command is given, the speed stays at the value of the parameter P3.20.3 (Brake Opening Frequency Limit) until the brake mechanical delay is expired. Set the delay time to agree with the reaction time of the mechanical brake.
P3.21.1.5 CLEAN FORWARD TIME (ID 1718) See parameter P3.21.1.4 Clean Forward Frequency. P3.21.1.6 CLEAN REVERSE FREQUENCY (ID 1719) See parameter P3.21.1.4 Clean Forward Frequency. P3.21.1.7 CLEAN REVERSE TIME (ID 1720) See parameter P3.21.1.4 Clean Forward Frequency. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 312 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS P3.21.1.8 CLEANING ACCELERATION TIME (ID 1721) You can set acceleration and deceleration ramps for the Auto-cleaning function with parameters P3.21.1.8 and P3.21.1.9. P3.21.1.9 CLEANING DECELERATION TIME (ID 1722) You can set acceleration and deceleration ramps for the Auto-cleaning function with parameters P3.21.1.8 and P3.21.1.9.
PID Sleep (Level)) Fig. 91: The Jockey pump function 9.18.3 PRIMING PUMP A priming pump is a smaller pump that primes the inlet of the main pump to prevent suction of air. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 314 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS The priming pump function controls a priming pump with a digital output signal. You can set a delay to start the priming pump before the main pump starts. The priming pump operates continuously while the main pump operates.
The run time counter of the motor cannot be reset. It is in the submenu Total counters. The value of the counter has 5 different 16-bit values. To read the value of the counter through fieldbus, use these ID numbers. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 316 PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS ID 1772 Run Time Counter (years) • ID 1773 Run Time Counter (days) • ID 1774 Run Time Counter (hours) • ID 1775 Run Time Counter (minutes) • ID 1776 Run Time Counter (seconds) •...
The value has always 4 digits. The format and the unit of the counter change to agree with the energy trip counter value. See the example below. You can monitor the energy counter 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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43 = 4 digits, 3 fractional digits • Example: 0.001 kWh (Format = 43) • 100.0 kWh (Format = 41) • 10.00 MWh (Format = 42) • ID2309 Energy Trip Counter Unit The energy trip counter unit gives the unit for the value of the Energy Trip Counter.
Push the Reset button on the keypad for 2 secods. RESETTING WITH A PARAMETER IN THE GRAPHICAL DISPLAY Go to the Diagnostics Menu. READY STOP Main Menu Monitor ( 5 ) Parameters ( 12) Diagnostics ( 6 ) 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 320 FAULT TRACING Go to the submenu Reset faults. READY STOP Diagnostics M4.1 Active faults ( 0 ) Reset faults Fault history ( 39 ) Make a selection of the parameter Reset Faults. STOP READY Reset faults M4.2...
To examine the data of a fault, push the Arrow button Right. READY STOP Fault history M4.3.3 External Fault Fault old 891384s External Fault Fault old 871061s Device removed Info old 862537s 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 322 FAULT TRACING You see the data in a list. READY STOP Fault history M4.3.3.2 Code Info old State 7.12.2009 Date Time 04:46:33 Operating time 862537s Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 EXAMINING THE FAULT HISTORY IN THE TEXT DISPLAY Push OK to go to Fault history.
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FAULT TRACING VACON · 323 Use the arrow button down to examine all the data. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
VACON · 324 FAULT TRACING 10.3 FAULT CODES Fault Fault ID Fault name Possible cause How to correct the fault code Overcurrent There is too high a current Do a check of the loading. Do a (hardware fault) (>4*I H) in the motor cable.
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A CPU overload. Defective component. Reset the fault and make a power Operation malfunction. down of the drive twice. Download the latest software from the Vacon website. Update the drive with it. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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System fault Defective component. Reset the fault and restart. Operation malfunction. Download the latest software from the Vacon website. Update the Configuration error. drive with it. If the fault occurs Software error. Defective again, ask instructions from the component (a defective distributor near to you.
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Motor underload There is not a sufficient load Do a check of the load. Do a check on the motor. of the parameters. Do a check of the du/dt and sinus filters. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 328 FAULT TRACING Fault Fault ID Fault name Possible cause How to correct the fault code Power overload The power of the drive is too Decrease the load. Examine the (short-time high. dimensions of drive. Examine if it is supervision) too small for the load.
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STO option board. See the safety manual. Safety configuration The STO option board is not Reset the drive and restart it. If the compatible with the fault occurs again, ask instructions hardware. from your nearest distributor. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 330 FAULT TRACING Fault Fault ID Fault name Possible cause How to correct the fault code Safety diagnostics The STO inputs have a Do a check of the external safety different status. switch. Do a check of the input connection and cable of the safety switch.
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Slot C Device removed The same cause as in ID380, but refers to Slot D Device removed The same cause as in ID380, but refers to Slot E 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 332 FAULT TRACING Fault Fault ID Fault name Possible cause How to correct the fault code Device unknown An unknown device was The device is not available. If the connected (the power unit/ fault occurs again, ask instructions option board) from your nearest distributor.
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Find the cause for the quick stop activated activation. After you find it, correct 1363 Quick Stop alarm it. Reset the fault and restart the drive. See parameter P3.5.1.26 and the quick stop parameters. 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 334 FAULT TRACING Fault Fault ID Fault name Possible cause How to correct the fault code 1065 PC communication The data connection Do a check of the installation, fault between the PC and the cable and terminals between the drive is defective PC and the drive.
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(set in P3.9.6.5) is higher than the fault limit (P3.9.6.6). 1318 1 or more of the temperature input signals (set in P3.9.6.5) is higher than the fault limit (P3.9.6.7). 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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VACON · 336 FAULT TRACING Fault Fault ID Fault name Possible cause How to correct the fault code Unsupported The application is not Replace the application. compatible (it is unsupported). The option board or the slot Remove the option board.
A = Standard application • B = Local/ Remote application • C = Multi-step speed application • D = PID control application • E = Multi-purpose application • F = Motor potentiometer application • 24-HOUR SUPPORT +358 (0)201 212 575 · EMAIL: VACON@VACON.COM...
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