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INVERTER FR-D800 Instruction Manual (Startup) (Standard model) Compact & easy-to-use inverter Simple operation steps Start Start 2.1 Major peripheral devices Select peripheral devices and cables 2.2 Selecting required devices and cables Install the inverter 2.3 Installing the inverter 2.5 Checking the main circuit terminal layout 2.6 Earthing (grounding) the inverter Wire the power supply and the motor 2.7 Connecting the inverter and the motor...
When using this inverter for the first time, prepare the following manuals as required and use the inverter safely. The latest version of e-Manual Viewer and the latest PDF manuals can be downloaded from the Mitsubishi Electric FA Global Website.
What is an inverter? 1.3.1 What is an inverter? An inverter is a device that can change the motor rotation speed freely and easily. The power supply (AC) at factories and houses is fixed according to the country and area, such as 200 V/60 Hz, 200 V/50 Hz, 100 V/60 Hz, and 100 V/50 Hz.
Operation steps This flow chart describes the basic steps required to perform the test operation of the inverter. Follow the following operation steps to perform the test operation. Start Start 2.1 Major peripheral devices Select peripheral devices and cables 2.2 Selecting required devices and cables Install the inverter 2.3 Installing the inverter 2.5 Checking the main circuit terminal layout...
How to read the model name Unpack the product and check the rating plate and the capacity plate of the inverter to ensure that the model agrees with the order and the product is intact. Inverter model FR-D8 0.1K-008 Rating plate Inverter model MODEL FR-D820-0.1K-008...
How to read the SERIAL number The SERIAL consists of two symbols, three characters indicating the production year and month, and six characters indicating the control number. Rating plate example The last two digits of the production year are indicated as the Year, and the Month is indicated by 1 to 9, X (October), Y (November), or Z (December).
Component names Component names are as follows. Example) FR-D820-0.1K-008 Symbol Name Description Main circuit terminal block Used for wiring of power supply cables and motor cables. Control circuit terminal block Used for the External operation. Operation panel Panel on the front of the inverter used to perform operations. Use the setting dial and keys to operate the inverter, switch the operation mode, and set parameters.
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Example) FR-D820-2.2K-100 Symbol Name Description Main circuit terminal block Used for wiring of power supply cables and motor cables. Control circuit terminal block Used for the External operation. Operation panel Panel on the front of the inverter used to perform operations. Use the setting dial and keys to operate the inverter, switch the operation mode, and set parameters.
Terms Term Description Start command A command (signal) that determines which direction the motor is rotated. Basically, the following methods are available to input a start command. Operation panel: Give a start command on the operation panel. External switch: Give a start command using the switches connected to the inverter terminal block. Frequency A command that determines the frequency when the motor is operated.
Installation and main circuit wiring To drive a motor, connect the power supply cables and the motor cables to the main circuit terminals of this product. Always read the instructions before use. Major peripheral devices The following diagrams show major peripheral devices and terminals to be connected. Three-phase power Inverter Three-phase AC power supply...
Selecting required devices and cables To drive a motor, stable power must be supplied to the inverter. Check the model of the inverter, and select devices and cables according to the capacity. Item Description Refer to page Molded case circuit breaker Must be selected carefully since an inrush current flows in the inverter at power ON.
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• For the use in the United States or Canada, refer to "Instructions for UL and cUL" in the document enclosed with the product and select appropriate fuses. • When the inverter capacity is larger than the motor capacity, select the MCCB and the magnetic contactor according to the inverter model, and select cables according to the motor output.
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• When the inverter capacity is larger than the motor capacity, select the MCCB and the magnetic contactor according to the inverter model, and select cables according to the motor output. • For selection when operating the inverter with the SLD rating or when connecting a reactor, refer to the Instruction Manual (Connection).
• Single-phase 100 V class (110 V input power supply) Applicable Terminal Tightening Crimp Cable gauge inverter screw torque terminal HIV cables, etc. (mm AWG/MCM PVC cables, etc. (mm model size N·m R/L1, U, V, R/L1, U, V, P/+, Earthing R/L1, U, V, R/L1,...
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Total wiring length The total wiring length of the cables connecting the inverter and a motor is limited depending on the motor used. If the cable length is too long, the motor performance may deteriorate due to the shortage of the supplied power or ambient electromagnetic noise.
Installing the inverter When installing the inverter on the enclosure surface, remove the comb-shaped wiring cover to fix the inverter. For some models, the unpacked product can be installed without removing the comb-shaped wiring cover. Voltage Inverter model Installation without Voltage Inverter model Installation without...
Opening/closing of the front cover and removal/ reinstallation of the comb-shaped wiring cover How to open the front cover (FR-D820-0.75K-042 or lower, FR-D840-1.5K- 037 or lower, FR-D820S-0.75K-042 or lower, FR-D810W-0.4K-025 or lower) • Example of FR-D820-0.1K-008 Lightly hold the both sides (a) While lightly holding the lower parts of the both sides of the inverter, pull open the front cover using its upper end as a support.
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How to close the front cover (FR-D820-0.75K-042 or lower, FR-D840-1.5K- 037 or lower, FR-D820S-0.75K-042 or lower, FR-D810W-0.4K-025 or lower) • Example of FR-D820-0.1K-008 (a) Push the front cover downward using its upper end as a support to close the cover. ...
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Removal of the comb-shaped wiring cover (FR-D820-1.5K-070 to 3.7K- 165, FR-D840-2.2K-050, FR-D840-3.7K-081, FR-D820S-1.5K-070, FR- D820S-2.2K-100, FR-D810W-0.75K-042) • Example of FR-D820-1.5K-070 Loosen Guides Comb-shaped wiring cover (a) Loosen the mounting screw of the comb-shaped wiring cover. (b) Pull out the cover along the guides in the direction shown by the arrow in the figure above. ...
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Reinstallation of the comb-shaped wiring cover (FR-D820-1.5K-070 to 3.7K-165, FR-D840-2.2K-050, FR-D840-3.7K-081, FR-D820S-1.5K-070, FR- D820S-2.2K-100, FR-D810W-0.75K-042) • Example of FR-D820-1.5K-070 Tighten Guides Comb-shaped wiring cover (a) Fit the comb-shaped wiring cover to the inverter along the guides. (b) Tighten the mounting screw of the cover. (Tightening torque: 0.6 to 0.8 N·m) ...
Handling of the comb-shaped wiring cover Cut off lugs of the comb-shaped wiring cover as required using tools such as needle-nose pliers. The comb-shaped wiring cover is provided for the FR-D820-1.5K-070 to 7.5K-318, FR-D840-2.2K-050 to 7.5K-163, FR-D820S-1.5K-070, FR-D820S- 2.2K-100, and FR-D810W-0.75K-042. NOTE •...
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Single-phase 200 V class FR-D820S-0.1K-008 to 0.75K-042 FR-D820S-1.5K-070, FR-D820S-2.2K-100 Jumper Jumper R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 Earthing (grounding) terminal Earthing (grounding) terminal Power supply Motor Power supply Motor Single-phase 100 V class FR-D810W-0.1K-008 to 0.4K-025 FR-D810W-0.75K-042 R/L1 S/L2 T/L3 R/L1...
Earthing (grounding) the inverter First, earth (ground) the inverter. Be sure to earth (ground) the motor and inverter. Example: FR-D820-0.1K-008 The terminal layout differs depending on the capacity. Terminal symbol Terminal name Terminal function description Earth (ground) Be sure to earth (ground) the inverter. Follow the following procedure to connect the cable to the earth (ground) terminal Connect the selected cable to the earth (ground) terminal.
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CAUTION Make the separate earth (ground) connection (I) for the inverter from any other devices wherever possible. Establishing adequate common (single-point) earth (ground) system (II) is allowed if the separate earth (ground) system (I) is not feasible. Do not make inadequate common (single-point) earth (ground) connection (III). For details, refer to the Instruction Manual (Connection). Other Other Other...
Connecting the inverter and the motor Connect the motor to the main circuit terminals U, V, and W of the inverter using the selected cable. Example: FR-D820-0.1K-008 The terminal layout differs depending on the capacity. Terminal symbol Terminal name Terminal function description U, V, W Inverter output Connected to the motor.
Connecting the inverter and the power supply Connect the power supply to the main circuit terminals R/L1, S/L2, and T/L3 of the inverter using the selected cable. Example: FR-D820-0.1K-008 The terminal layout differs depending on the capacity. Terminal symbol Terminal name Terminal function description R/L1, S/L2, T/L3 AC power input...
Driving a motor This chapter describes how to drive a motor with the inverter. Checklist before starting operation Before power-ON, check the following points. For details on checkpoints and countermeasures, refer to "Checklist before starting operation" in the Instruction Manual (Connection). Checkpoint Countermeasure Refer to...
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Basics of operation modes The operation mode specifies the source of the start command and the frequency command for the inverter. Select the operation mode according to the combination of sources of the start command and the frequency command. Basically, the following operation modes are available. This document describes the External operation mode and the PU operation mode.
Stops the operation commands. Used to reset the inverter RESET key when the protective function is activated. The setting dial of the Mitsubishi Electric inverters. Turn Setting dial the setting dial to change the setting of frequency or parameter, etc.
3.5.3 Wiring to external terminals When wiring switches and a potentiometer, connect the wires to the terminals used in the following procedure. When using single wire or stranded wire without crimp terminal, push the open/close button all the way down with a flathead screw driver, and insert the wire.
Test operation of each operation mode 3.6.1 External operation mode • Enable the External operation mode. (Set "0 (initial value) or 2" in Pr.79 Operation mode selection.) For wiring to control circuit terminals, refer to page • Turn ON the STF signal to give a start command. •...
3.6.2 PU operation mode • Enable the PU operation mode. (Set "0 (initial value) or 1" in Pr.79 Operation mode selection.) • Use the operation panel to give a start command and a frequency command. Operation panel The following shows the procedure to operate at 10 Hz. Operating procedure Turning ON the power of the inverter The operation panel is in the monitor mode.
3.6.3 External/PU combined operation mode 1 • Enable the External/PU combined operation mode 1. (Set "3" in Pr.79 Operation mode selection.) For wiring to the control circuit terminals, refer to page • Turn ON the STF signal to give a start command. •...
3.6.4 External/PU combined operation mode 2 • Enable the External/PU combined operation mode 2. (Set "4" in Pr.79 Operation mode selection.) For wiring to the control circuit terminals, refer to page • Use the RUN key on the operation panel to give a start command. •...
Parameters Setting and changing parameters Setting and changing parameters Change the setting of Pr.1 Maximum frequency from 120 Hz (initial value) to 60 Hz. Operation Display Turn ON the power. The operation panel is in the monitor mode. Press the MODE key to choose the parameter setting mode.
Explanation of frequently-used parameters The following table lists the parameters frequently used during inverter operation. For other parameters, refer to the Instruction Manual (Function). Purpose Parameter to set Refer to page To set the starting torque manually Manual torque boost Pr.0 page 38 To limit the output frequency...
As a result, the inverter output may be shut off due to overload. • When using the Mitsubishi Electric constant torque motor, set Pr.3 to 60 Hz. Setting of base frequency voltage (Pr.19) •...
4.2.4 Controlling the frequency with combinations of terminals (multi-speed operation) Turn ON or OFF the contact signals (RH, RM, and RL signals) to select the set frequency. Name Initial value Setting range Description Gr.1 Gr.2 Multi-speed setting (high speed) 60 Hz 50 Hz 0 to 590 Hz Sets the frequency when RH is ON.
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Acceleration time setting (Pr.7, Pr.20) • Use Pr.7 Acceleration time to set the acceleration time required to change the frequency to the frequency set in Pr.20 Acceleration/deceleration reference frequency from stop status. • Set the acceleration time according to the following formula. Acceleration time setting = Pr.20 ×...
• Set "0" in Pr.9 to avoid activating the electronic thermal relay function; for example, when using an external thermal relay for the motor. • When using the Mitsubishi Electric constant-torque motor SF-PR, set "70" in Pr.71 Applied motor. (This setting enables the 100% constant-torque characteristic in the low-speed range.) When using the SF-PR Pr.9 = 50% setting of...
4.2.7 Selecting the operation mode (operation mode selection) Select the operation mode of the inverter. The mode can be changed among operation using external signals (External operation mode), operation by the operation panel or parameter unit (PU operation mode), combined operation of PU operation and External operation (External/PU combined operation mode), and Network operation via RS-485 communication (NET operation mode).
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External operation mode (Pr.79 = "0 (initial value) or 2") • Select the External operation mode when the start command and the frequency command are applied from a frequency setting potentiometer, start switch, etc. which are externally connected to the control circuit terminals of the inverter. •...
Troubleshooting during test operation Troubleshooting The following sections describe some of the problems that are likely to occur during test operation and their countermeasures. Refer to them for troubleshooting during operation. For details and other possible causes and countermeasures, refer to the Instruction Manual (Maintenance). 5.1.1 Motor does not start Check point...
5.1.4 Motor rotates in the opposite direction Check point Possible cause Countermeasure Check by user Main circuit The phase sequence of output terminals Connect the output side terminals (terminals U, V, and W) U, V and W is incorrect. correctly. Input signal The start signals (STF and STR signals) Check the connection.
5.1.9 The motor current is too large Check point Possible cause Countermeasure Check by user Load The stall prevention function is activated Reduce the load. due to a heavy load. Parameter setting Set Pr.22 Stall prevention operation level (Torque limit level) higher according to the load.
Fault displays This section describes the fault displays that are likely to appear during test operation. For other fault displays, refer to the Instruction Manual (Maintenance). Write error during operation Item Description Operation panel indication (Er2) Description Parameter write was attempted during operation while Pr.77 Parameter write selection = "0 (initial value)".
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Stall prevention (overcurrent) Item Description Operation panel (OLC) indication Description • When the output current of the inverter increases, the stall prevention (overcurrent) function is activated. • The following section explains about the stall prevention (overcurrent) function. During When the output current of the inverter exceeds the stall prevention level (Pr.22 Stall prevention acceleration operation level, etc.), this function stops the increase in frequency until the overload current decreases to prevent the inverter from resulting in overcurrent trip.
Revisions Revision date Manual number Revision Dec. 2024 IB(NA)-0601026ENG-A First edition...
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FR-D800 TORISETSU Model DOUNYU EIBUN Model code 1AJ079 HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BUILDING 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN IB(NA)-0601026ENG-A(2412)MEE Printed in Japan Specifications subject to change without notice.
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