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VFD - Hitachi HITACHI P1 VFD Installation Hitachi WJ200 Mini Manual Changing from Single Phase to Three Phase Incoming Power (Hitachi VFD)
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HITACHI P1 VFD Installation VFD Control Type There are 3 different ways a Hitachi VFD may be connected to MachMotion control: Ethercat, TCP Modbus, or Hardwired. Use the following procedure to determine which method your VFD uses.
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Then in each section of the manual go to that control method for information on how to program or connect it. On the menu bar of the MachMotion software, click Configure -> Control, then select the Output Signals tab. Scroll down about 2/3s the list to the Spindle section. The Device that is selected for Spindle Fwd and / or Spindle Rev shows how the spindle is controlled.
(Figure 1 Ethernet Connection to Control PC) Spindle Motor Connect your spindle motor to the terminals labeled U/T1,V/T2, and W/T3 as shown in Figure 2. If your spindle moves the wrong direction when you turn it on, just swap any three of the (U,V,W) leads.
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Programming You have two options for programming the Hitachi VFDs: Change the parameters through the faceplate buttons on the VFD. The Hitachi face plate menus are well-designed and very fast. If you have a limited set of parameters to install then use the face plate.
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Use the F1 key to enter into menu mode. Steps 1. F1 (menu) 2. Select 01 Scroll mode with the Center button 3. Select All Parameters 4. Find your parameter 5. Press Center button to load into the the VFD Programming with the Software Search windows for ProDriveNext.
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Select the Communication Protocol: Hitachi-USB. Select the Device: SJ-P1. Then select the series based on the part number of the device. Press Online. ...
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Hitachi VFD EtherCAT Installation To set up the Hitachi VFD to be commanded by EtherCAT you will need to modify 2 parameters: Parameter Description Default Value Desired Value AA101 Main Speed Source_M 1 (Term.[Ai1]) 9 (Option-1) AA111 Run-cmd. Source_M1 0 (Term.[FW]/[RV])
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Configure drive parameters in the RapidPath plugin Go to Configure | Plugins | RapidPath - MachMotion: Select the Other Devices tab, Click on the Hitachi VFD in the dropdown on the left and then select the Device Parameters at the bottom of the page:...
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From here you can click the Load from File button. Navigate to the C:\Mach4\DriveParameters\VFDs\Hitachi\SJ-P1 directory and select the file: Hitachi_Install_EtherCAT_I_O_device.drvprm. Once it has loaded the parameter values from that file, the parameters that have been modified will be highlighted in green:...
Click Write Changes button to save the updates to the drive. You will need to power cycle the drive for the parameter changes to take effect. Modbus Installation Setup the IP Address To modify the IP address follow these steps: 1.
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IPv4 Default Gateway (4) IP Address Open the Configurable Parameters To program the VFD you will need to utilize the Parameters. Follow the next few steps to find the Hitachi parameters. Navigate to the Service Page -> Maintenance Page and click on Interface Config...
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While in the Parameters Type "Hitachi" in the search field as shown in Figure 5. This will populate the parameters for the Hitachi P1 VFD as shown below).
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For any other spindle like a grind wheel, regulating wheel, or sub spindle, set Control Source to Auxiliary and Modbus Control Enabled to Yes. Hitachi VFD Modbus Converter Installation (non-standard) For use with a STRIDE Modbus gateway model number: SGW-MB1511-T https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/communications/serial/modbus_gateways/...
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IP address: 192.168.0.249 (if connecting at port E1) Port: 80 Username: admin Password: admin Change the IP address to what is stated on the Schematic: 192.168.208.90, .91, etc Parameters that need to be changed on the Hitachi VFD: Parameter Value CF-01 CF-02...
Follow these steps in this link Mapping Analog Outputs to setup the analog output signal in Mach Config By default from Hitachi, the AA101 and AA111 drive parameters are setup correctly for analog control: Parameter Description Default Value Desired Value...
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Max Frequency = Max RPM * Number of Poles / 120 Parameters Description Default Range AC120 Motor Accel. Time 4 Seconds 0.0 to 3600.0 Seconds AC122 Motor Decel. Time 3 Seconds 0.0 to 3600.0 Seconds Hb102 Motor Rated KWs 1.5 kW 0.00 to 650.00 kW HB103 Number Of Motor Poles ...
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Also, you can use S curve acceleration. Spindle Calibration All the instructions for spindle calibration can be found in VFD - Spindle Calibration...
Troubleshooting Alarms If you were to get an alarm on the VFD you will receive a message on the computer screen from the Global Message System. In the description of the alarm it will describe the necessary steps to try to resolve the alarm. IGBT Error To test what is failing here, disconnect the motor from the VFD and run the VFD.
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Appendix Installing the Hitachi software The Hitachi software has dependencies on older specific .net software that is not available through the normal .net install locations. 1. From the start menu search for Windows Features and run it. Yes, this really is a Windows...
2. Select the first .NET Framework 3.5 and all the sub-features. It will add several others to resolve dependencies. 3. Click OK then select 4. Use your browser to go to the Hitachi download site - ProDriveNext software 5. Verify that your VFD is one of the series supported by this software 6.
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Users Guide Quick Start Guide Basic Guide Options and Accessories (e.g. EtherCAT module) CAD drawings Here is a manual listing all parameters: https://ebook.hitachi-ies.co.jp/sm-e273/book/#target/page_no=36 VFD Repairs EMA can repair Hitachi VFDs if needed. This is Hitachi's preferred repair house. 770-448-4823 https://emainc.net/ ...
Apollo III Make sure the VFD is powered all the time. Otherwise the VFD will not connect correctly. Wire the Estop circuit as shown below: Warranty Information MachMotion warranty policy is subject to change. Updated information is available at our website: https://machmotion.com/warranty ...
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Hitachi WJ200 Mini Manual Hitachi WJ200 Alarm Codes:...
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Programming To be able to program the Hitachi VFD you will either need to change the parameters physically on the VFD or with the Hitachi ProDrive Next software. Hitachi Software Downloads - Software requirements: Mini USB Cable connected to the VFD and the computer that will be doing the programming.
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Parameter Name Definition Default Value Units Change Value Function code Unlock All B037 display Parameters restriction Options for frequency command: Frequency A001 Control = 1, Opt. Source ModBus = 3, Option card = 4, etc. Run Command Options for run A002 Source command source...
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Sets the PWM carrier (internal switching B083 Carrier frequency frequency), range is 2.0 to 15.0 kHz...
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See attached manufacturers manual for more details.
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Changing from Single Phase to Three Phase Incoming Power (Hitachi VFD) If you are getting an Over-Current Alarm on a Hitachi VFD verify that it is getting three phase power. ...
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Check Voltage between L1 and L2, L2 and L3, L1 and L3 at the drive. If you are only getting single phase it is likely VFD will need to be resized or you are needing to have it rewired for three phase. Check incoming voltage into the cabinet L1 and L2, L2 and L3, L1 and L3 to verify that the customer has three phase supplied. ...
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cd-04 is output changing from current to frequency and cc-11 is setting something to normally closed Neither deal with 3 phase from the descriptions.
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Change to Factory settings for cc-11 (Output terminal function selection ) to 00 and for cd-04 ([Ao1] terminal output selection) to da-01...
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