2.5.3 Grounding of Shielded Control Cables 3-22 2.5.4 Control Terminal Types 3-22 2.5.5 Wiring to Control Terminals 3-23 2.5.6 Control Terminal Functions 3-23 2.6 Serial Communication 3-24 2.7 Optional Equipment 3-24 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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5.2 Programming Example 5.3 Control Terminal Programming Examples 5.4 International/North American Default Parameter Settings 5.5 Parameter Menu Structure 5.6 Remote Programming with MCT 10 Set-up Software 6 Application Examples 6.1 Introduction ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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10.2 General Technical Data 11-4 10.3 Fuse Tables 11-8 10.3.1 Protection 11-8 10.3.2 Fuse Selection 11-8 10.3.3 Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) 11-9 10.3.4 Connection Tightening Torques 11-10 12 Index 12-1 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® HVAC Drive D-Frame Contents Instruction Manual ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Figure 1.3 shows an example of an adjustable frequency drive with an options cabinet. Table 1.2 lists the variants for the adjustable frequency drives that include input options. 1754 [69.1] Figure 1.3 D7h Enclosure ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Contact the local Danfoss prevents the cabinet door from being opened while the supplier or visit the Danfoss website: http:// adjustable frequency drive is energized. Before opening www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/ the door of the adjustable frequency drive, the disconnect Documentations/Technical+Documentation.htm, for...
• User interface and external commands are monitored and performed • Status output and control can be provided Table 1.3 Adjustable Frequency Drive Internal Components ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
400 V 500 V 525 V 690 V Table 1.4 kW Rated Adjustable Frequency Drives HP High Overload HP Normal Overload 460 V 575 V Table 1.5 HP Rated Adjustable Frequency Drives ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® HVAC Drive D-Frame Introduction Instruction Manual ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(113°F) and 50°C (122°F) and elevation 1,000 m Voltage [V] Altitude restrictions (3,300 ft) above sea level must be considered. See 380–500 At altitudes above 10,000 ft [3 km], contact Danfoss ® Design Guide for detailed information. regarding PELV The high power adjustable frequency drives utilize a 525–690...
The angle from the top of the adjustable frequency drive lation site: to the lifting cables should be 60° or greater. • Clearance space for cooling • Clearance for opening the door • Cable entry clearance from the bottom ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Failure to isolate power, motor and control wiring could result in less than optimum adjustable frequency drive and associated equipment performance. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Figure 2.3 Example of Proper Electrical Installation Using Conduit protection, see Figure 2.4. If not factory supplied, fuses must be provided by the installer as part of installation. See maximum fuse ratings in 10.3.1 Protection. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
DC component, which can • Danfoss recommends that all power connections charge the filter capacitors and cause a transient ground be made with a minimum 167° F [75°C] rated current. The ground leakage current depends on various copper wire.
Do not install power factor correction capacitors between the adjustable frequency drive and the motor • Do not wire a starting or pole-changing device between the adjustable frequency drive and the motor. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
IEC 61800-3. • Connect 3-phase AC input power wiring to terminals L1, L2, and L3 (see Figure 2.23) ® 2-20 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
® HVAC Drive D-Frame Installation Instruction Manual This is the typical Danfoss reference cable. 2.5 Control Wiring Connection Double-layer braided copper wire Twin layer of braided copper wire with a • Isolate control wiring from high power magnetic, shielded/armored intermediate layer...
This terminal is connected to ground via an internal RC link. Use twisted-pair cables to reduce interference between conductors. The recommended method is shown below: Figure 2.29 Control Terminal Locations Figure 2.27 ® 2-22 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
See 5 Programming for details on accessing Figure 2.31 Location of Terminals 53 and 54 Switches and Bus parameters and programming. Termination Switch ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 2-23...
Figure 2.32 shows both the covered and uncovered terminals. 2.7.5 line Power Shield The line power shield is a Lexan cover installed inside the enclosure to provide protection according to VBG-4 accident-prevention requirements. ® 2-24 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
UL rating of the adjustable frequency drive and a short circuit current rating of 100,000 A. See 10.1.1 Power-dependent Specifi- cations for fuse recommendations. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 2-25...
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Ensure that all switch and disconnect settings are in the proper positions • Vibration Check that the unit is mounted solidly or that shock mounts are used, as necessary. • Check for an unusual amount of vibration Table 3.1 Startup Check List ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If the status line at the bottom of the LCP reads AUTO REMOTE COAST, this indicates that the unit is ready to operate but is missing an input signal on terminal 27. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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This concludes the quick set-up procedure. Press [Status] Press [Quick Menu] on the LCP. to return to the operational display. Press the navigation keys to scroll to parameter group Q2 Quick Set-up and press [OK]. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
If warnings or alarms occur, see 8 Warnings and Alarms. • Check that motor data is entered correctly. • Increase the ramp-down time decel time in 3-42 Ramp 1 Ramp-down Time. • Enable overvoltage control in 2-17 Over-voltage Control. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Navigation keys for programming functions, moving the display cursor, and speed control in local operation. Also included are the status indicator lights. Operational mode keys and reset. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
For details about the adjustable frequency drive before it entered the alarm mode, select the alarm number using the Auto Remote Running navigation keys and press [OK]. Table 4.2 Figure 4.3 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
A fault condition causes the red restore factory default settings does not change alarm light to flash and an alarm data stored in the LCP memory. text is displayed. Table 4.4 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Restoring the adjustable frequency drive parameter • 15-05 Over Volts settings back to default values is done by initialization of the adjustable frequency drive. Initialization can be through 14-22 Operation Mode or manually. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
This is a common pump or fan application. Press [Quick Menu] and select the following parameters using the navigation keys to scroll to the titles and press [OK] after each action. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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(This sets the maximum input signal at 10 V). The scroll bar on the right in the last figure of the display is at the bottom, indicating the procedure is complete. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
5-10 Terminal 18 Digital See Table 5.1 for control terminal parameter number and Input default setting. (Default setting can change based on the selection in 0-03 Regional Settings). [8]] Start Figure 5.13 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
14-20 Reset Mode Manual reset Infinite auto reset 22-85 Speed at 1,500 RPM 1,800 RPM Design Point [RPM] See Note 3 22-86 Speed at 50 Hz 60 Hz Design Point [Hz] ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Instruction Manual 5.6 Remote Programming with MCT 10 Set- up Software Danfoss has a software program available for developing, storing, and transferring adjustable frequency drive programming. The MCT 10 Set-up Software allows the user to connect a PC to the adjustable frequency drive and perform live programming rather than using the LCP.
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+10 V A OUT A IN -10 - +10V A IN U - I A OUT Table 6.3 Analog Speed Reference (Voltage) Table 6.1 AMA with T27 Connected ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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[0] No operation, a jumper wire to terminal 27 is A IN not needed. A IN A OUT Latched Start (18) Stop Inverse (27) Figure 6.2 Table 6.5 Start/Stop Command with Safe Stop ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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D IN Notes/comments: +10 V D IN A IN D IN A IN +10 V A OUT A IN A IN A OUT Table 6.8 External Alarm Reset Table 6.10 Speed Up/Down ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Select protocol, address and D IN baud rate in the above D IN mentioned parameters. D IN +10 V A IN A IN A OUT RS-485 Table 6.11 RS-485 Network Connection ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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5 sec then the adjustable frequency drive continues and the warning disappears. But Relay 1 will still be triggered until [Reset] on the LCP. Table 6.13 Using SLC to Set a Relay ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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2-12 Brake Power Limit (kW) is reached. • Coast Coast inverse was selected as a function for a digital input (parameter group 5-1* Digital Inputs). The corresponding terminal is not connected. • Coast activated by serial communication ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Protection mode can be restricted in 14-26 Trip Delay at Inverter Fault Freeze output A freeze output command has been given, request but the motor will remain stopped until a run permissive signal is received. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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An alarm occurred and the motor is stopped. Once the cause of the alarm is cleared, the adjustable frequency drive can be reset manually by pressing [Reset] or remotely by control terminals or serial communication. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® HVAC Drive D-Frame Status Messages Instruction Manual ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Auto Remote Trip A trip can be reset in any of four ways: Figure 8.2 • Press [Reset] • Digital reset input command • Serial communication reset input command • Auto reset ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Warn. Alarm Hand Auto Off Reset Figure 8.3 Warn. LED Alarm LED Warning Alarm ON (Flashing) Trip Lock ON (Flashing) Table 8.1 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Overload of Digital Output On 5-33 Term X30/7 Digi Out (MCB 101) X30/7 Pwr. card supply 24 V supply low 1.8 V supply low Speed limit 1-86 Trip Speed Low [RPM] AMA calibration failed ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Heatsink sensor Pwr.card supply Pwr.card temp Illegal PS config New spare parts New Type Code Table 8.2 Alarm/Warning Code List (X) Dependent on parameter Cannot be Auto reset via 14-20 Reset Mode ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
When high voltage warning limit. The limit is dependent on the running below the adjustable frequency drive adjustable frequency drive voltage rating. The unit is still active. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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1-93 Thermistor Resource matches sensor wiring • If using a KTY sensor, check the programming of 1-95 KTY Sensor Type, 1-96 KTY Thermistor Resource, and 1-97 KTY Threshold level match sensor wiring ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The fan warning function is an extra protective function that checks if the fan is running/mounted. The fan warning can be disabled in 14-53 Fan Monitor ([0] Disabled). Troubleshooting • Check fan resistance • Check soft charge fuses ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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• Check for loose or missing wiring Motor cable too long • It may be necessary to contact the Danfoss supplier or Incorrect airflow clearance above and below the service department. Note the code number for further adjustable frequency drive troubleshooting directions.
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The 24 V DC is measured on the control card. The external 2820 LCP stack overflow 24 V DC backup power supply may be overloaded, 2821 Serial port overflow otherwise contact the Danfoss supplier. 2822 USB port overflow WARNING 48, 1.8 V supply low 2836 cfListMempool too small The 1.8 V DC supply used on the control card is outside of...
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Warnings and Alarms Instruction Manual ALARM 50, AMA calibration failed WARNING/ALARM 65, Control card over temperature Contact the Danfoss supplier or Danfoss Service The control card has reached its trip temperature of 167° F Department. [75°C]. ALARM 51, AMA check U...
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14-53 Fan Monitor. Troubleshooting Cycle power to the adjustable frequency drive to determine if the warning/alarm returns. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 8-11...
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® HVAC Drive D-Frame Warnings and Alarms Instruction Manual ® 8-12 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Check the wiring for shorts or Intermittent display frequency drive. terminal blocks. incorrect connections. If the display continues to cut out, follow the procedure for display dark. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Possible incorrect settings in the Check brake parameters. Check Check parameter group 2-0* DC Motor will not brake brake parameters. Possible too ramp time settings. Brake and 3-0* Reference Limits. short ramp-down times. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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Change switching pattern and acceptable limit. certain frequencies) frequency in parameter group 14-0* Inverter Switching. Increase Resonance Dampening in 1-64 Resonance Dampening. Table 9.1 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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® HVAC Drive D-Frame Basic Troubleshooting Instruction Manual ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
(lbs) Weight, enclosure IP20 kg (lbs) 62 (135) 125 (275) Efficiency 0.98 Output frequency 0–590 Hz *Normal overload=110% current for 60 s Table 10.1 Line Power Supply 3x380–480 V AC ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-1...
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Output frequency 0–590 Hz Heatsink overtemp. trip 230° F [110°C] Power card ambient trip 167° F [75°C] *Normal overload=110% current for 60 s Table 10.2 Line Power Supply 3x525–690 V AC ® 10-2 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
Input resistance, R approx. 4 kΩ All digital inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals. Terminals 27 and 29 can also be programmed as output. ® 10-4 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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68 (P,TX+, RX+), 69 (N,TX-, RX-) Terminal number 61 Common for terminals 68 and 69 The RS-485 serial communication circuit is functionally seated from other central circuits and galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV). ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-5...
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IEC 60947 t 4 and 5 The relay contacts are galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuit by reinforced isolation (PELV). Overvoltage Category II UL applications 300 V AC 2 A ® 10-6 MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark...
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The USB connection is not galvanically isolated from protection ground. Use only an isolated laptop/PC as the connection to the USB connector on the adjustable frequency drive or an isolated USB cable/drive. ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-7...
10.3.2 Fuse Selection Short-circuit Protection The adjustable frequency drive must be protected against Danfoss recommends using the following fuses which will short-circuit to avoid electrical or fire hazard. Danfoss ensure compliance with EN50178. In case of malfunction, recommends using the fuses mentioned below to protect...
100,000 amps at all voltages (380–690 V). If the adjustable frequency drive is supplied with a line power disconnect, the SCCR of the adjustable frequency drive is 100,000 amps at all voltages (380–690 V). ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 10-9...
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Serial Communication........ 1-3, 2-22, 4-3, 7-1, 2-24 Setpoint....................7-1 Warning And Alarm Definitions............. 8-3 Set-up...................... 4-2 Wire Type And Ratings..............2-6 Shielded Cable................... 2-3, 3-1 Wiring To Control Terminals............2-23 Control Cables................2-22 Wire..................... 2-5 ® MG16D222 - VLT is a registered Danfoss trademark 12-3...
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