SmartD Clean Power VFD Quick Start Manual

Clean Power
AN003 - Connecting the Clean Power VFD to the
Ethernet network
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Application overview
Connecting the Clean Power VFD to an Ethernet network allows you to remotely monitor and control the motor with different industrial and automa-
tion systems.
Seamless connectivity of the Clean Power VFD and using standard communication protocols (such as Modbus TCP, BACnet IP and more):
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Seamless Integration: Reduce the need for proprietary solutions, allowing the VFD to integrate seamlessly into existing systems, which reduces set-
up time and costs.
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Enhanced Control and Monitoring: The Clean Power VFD, with its native protocols, provides real-time control and monitoring capabilities, enabling
the PLCs, SCADA, or BMS to adjust speed, torque, and other parameters based on demand and environmental conditions.
Technical Requirements and Considerations:
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IP Network Infrastructure: Requires a compatible IP network infrastructure, often within the facility's existing LAN.
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Security: Implementing cybersecurity measures like network segmentation, firewalls, and encrypted communication protocols to protect communi-
cations from unauthorized access.
Implementation Process
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Configuration: Set up and configure the Clean Power VFD with appropriate IP network parameters, including DHCP or static IP address, network
mask, gateway, DNS.
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Testing: Conduct testing to verify communication reliability and adjust control parameters based on system performance.
Implementation guides
Clean Power VFD Ethernet Ports
The Clean Power VFD has 2 Ethernet ports, they are used to connect to
your local area network (LAN). They are currently configured in switch
mode. In switch mode, the VFD only has one (1) IP address for both ETH1
and ETH2, and all traffic coming from ETH1 can be forwarded to ETH2
and vice-versa.
IP address assignment
DNS server assignment
Speed
Protocol
Network Topologies
Star (Recommended)
The star topology is the recommended network topology to be used
when you have multiple VFDs on the network. This topology offers cen-
tralized management and troubleshooting, it is more reliable in case of
VFD failure, with no impact on the entire network. It is easy to expand by
adding new VFDs into the switch. However, the number VFDs connected
is limited to the available ports on the switch. And the central switch
becomes a single point of failure (unless redundancy of the switch is
added).
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VFD
Selectable: Automatic (DHCP) or
manual
Automatic or manual
Automatic (10/100/1000 Mbps)
IPv4
Daisy Chain
The daisy chain topology is simple and cost-effective to set up. It is easy
to expand by adding new VFDs to the end of the chain. However, If one
VFD or cable fails, all downstream VFDs are disconnected from the net-
work.
It is recommended to daisy chain up to 8 VFDs, as more VFDs are added,
they may increase latency and potential bandwidth bottlenecks.
Ring RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol)
The ring RSTP topology is more reliable than the daisy chain topology, if
one VFD fails, the other VFDs can still reach by traveling the opposite
direction. It is easy to expand by adding new VFDs into the ring. However,
to the circular aspect of the ring, it is mandatory to have loop prevention
and traffic flow management on the Ethernet switch, which will increase
its cost.
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