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SOURCETRONIC – Quality electronics for service, lab and production Abridged Manual Frequency Inverter ST500 Series...
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Sourcetronic ST500 series frequency inverters. Visit www.sourcetronic.com for more information or refer to the detailed full version of the e-manual. Warning! This guide only contains the most basic information on installation and commissioning. Failure to observe the safety instructions and the installation and commissioning instructions in the corresponding documentation can lead to accidents, including damage to the appliance, injuries or even death.
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Wiring and Terminals 1 Wiring and Terminals 1.1 Wiring Diagram Optional accessories Brake unit DC reactor Brake resistor ST500 inverter Main circuit Control circuit Caution: Signals with the same label (COM, GND, PE)
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Wiring and Terminals 1.2 Main Circuit Terminals Terminal Name Description Terminals for connecting the power supply of the frequency inverter. For R/L1/P single-phase models, the screw of terminal S remains unassembled; the S/L2 Input Terminals two remaining terminals R and T must be used for phase and neutral.
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Wiring and Terminals Input voltage range: 0V to 10V DC or 0mA to 20mA DC. Can AI1 GND Analog Input AI1 be switched via jumper AI1 or AI2 on the control board. Analog Input Input impedance: 22kΩ...
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Keypad 2 Keypad Figure 2-1 Keypad 2.1 LED Indicators Name / Description • Motor operating status display • ON: the frequency inverter is in operation. • OFF: the frequency inverter is in standby mode.
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Keypad 2.2 Keypad Buttons Sign Name Function • Call up parameterization menu Parameter Setting/ • Close parameterization menu ESC Key • Cancel parameter input without saving • Select special functions during operation •...
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Quickstart 3 Quickstart Ensure that all terminals have been securely connected. Ensure that the motor power matches that of the VFD. 3.1 Commissioning Flowchart Commission- Select control manner (setting F0.00) Correctly set motor and...
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Function Parameters 4 Function Parameters Only a few of the most common function parameters and typical values are briefly described below. For the complete list of function parameters, please see the full user manual.
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Function Parameters Depends ☆ F0.13 Acceleration Time 1 0.00s to 6500s on Model 0.00s to 6500s Depends ☆ F0.14 Braking Time 1 Default settings depend on output on Model ★ F0.19 Maximum Output Frequency 50.00Hz to 3200.0Hz...
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Function Parameters 0: Actual frequency ☆ F2.07 DA1 Output Function 1: Target frequency 2: Output current 3: Torque ☆ F2.08 DA2 Output Function 4: Output power 5: Output voltage 0: Direct start-up ☆...
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Function Parameters 0: Active ☆ F5.06 Integral Component 1: Inactive ☆ F5.09 Differential Gain 50% to 200% 150% F6.06 IGBT Temperature 0°C to 100°C ● F6.07 Total Operation Time 0h to 65535h ●...
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Function Parameters 0: All common three-phase asynchronous motors 1: Three-phase asynchronous motor especially for ★ b0.00 Motor Type frequency inverters 2: Permanently excited synchronous motor (b0.27 to b0.28 required) Depends ★ b0.01 Motor Rated Power 0.1 to 1000.0kW...
Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Troubleshooting 5 Troubleshooting Error ID Error Type Possible Causes Solutions Short circuit at the output Check the wiring. Cables too long Install a motor filter or motor reactor. Check the fan of the inverter and observe Overheating the installation dimensions.
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Troubleshooting Motor parameters missing in vector Input and calibrate the motor parameters. control Braking time too short Increase the braking time. DC braking frequency too high Reduce F3.08. Adapt the motor voltage parameters to the Motor voltage too low motor.
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Troubleshooting Control Voltage Input voltage at the terminals is not Adapt the input voltage to the specified Err.08 Error within the specified range range. Acknowledge the error (e.g. in the case of Temporary loss of input voltage...
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Troubleshooting Ventilation covered Ensure sufficient air supply. Cooling fan damaged Replace the cooling fan. Overheating of Err.14 the IGBT Module Ambient temperature too high Lower the temperature. (above 80°C) Thermistor damaged Contact the technical support team.
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Troubleshooting Connection between encoder card Check the connection. and encoder faulty EEPROM Err.21 EEPROM damaged Contact the technical support team. Read / Write Error Overvoltage Eliminate the overvoltage. Err.22 Hardware Error Overcurrent Eliminate the overcurrent.
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Abridged Manual for ST500 Series Frequency Inverters Troubleshooting Motor parameter calibration was not Repeat the calibration. successful Motor parameter calibration was not Repeat the calibration. successful Motor Speed Err.43 Settings for encoder card incorrect Too High Adjust the parameters. Settings of parameters F8.13/F8.14...
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