The hardware, software, accessories in this document are products of KEB America, Inc. The information contained in this document is valid at the time of publishing. KEB reserves the right to update this document in response to misprints, mistakes, or technical changes.
Smartphone QR code 1.3 Laws and requirements KEB America, Inc. has certified the product against the US, Canadian and European standards. Additionally, KEB Automation KG provides the EC declaration of conformity that the product complies with the essential safety requirements.
Preface 1.4 Warranty KEB provides a limited warranty on all products. This warranty can be found in the terms and conditions at our website. KEB America, Inc. North America terms and conditions: https://www.kebamerica.com/terms-and-conditions/ KEB Automation KG Europe terms and conditions: https://www.keb-automation.com/terms-conditions...
Gasses or liquids that are chemically reactive and may cause Aggressive Fumes/Liquids corrosion in exposed machine parts, e.g., Hydrogen Sulfide. The machine/system in which the KEB device is to be used. For Application elevators, the application is the elevator system to which the drive is attached.
The following safety instructions have been created by KEB America, Inc. for elevator drive technology. These instructions can be supplemented by local, country- or application-specific safety instructions where relevant.
The function of the drive controller is dependent on its parameterization. Never replace the drive without knowledge of the application. Modification or repair is permitted only by KEB America, Inc. authorized personnel. Only use original manufacturer parts.
August 14, 2008. These devices may not be disposed at the collection centers of public sector disposal organizations. If no deviating agreement has been made between the customer and KEB or no deviating mandatory legal regulation exists, KEB products marked in this way can be returned.
Product Description 3 Product Description This instruction manual describes the KEB F6 ELEVATOR DRIVE. The F6 device series applies to drive controllers, which are optimized for operation at synchronous and asynchronous motors. The F6 can be extended with a safety module for the use in safety-oriented applications.
Manufacturer identification Technical data input Technical data output Model number / Order number / KEB internal version number Configurable options or customer material number/version Barcode Interleaved 2/5 (serial number) Serial No. / Order No. / Year / Week of Production / Factory...
Therefore, it is necessary that persons responsible for the system safety have access to all the instruction manuals and furthermore understand the requirements documented within. A link to supplemental documentation can be found below. KEB Safety Module 5 documentation: https://www.keb.de/fileadmin/media/Manuals/dr/ma_dr_safety-typ5- 20191137_en.pdfhttps://www.keb.de/fileadmin/media/Manuals/dr/ ma_dr_safety-typ5-20191137_en.pdf...
‘Direction Selection Failure’ will occur. Refer to for additional direction selection options. LI15 Direction Selection Inputs Older KEB elevator control schemes and worldwide variants are available. Because of this, several different logic tables for the Digital Speed Selection are available. Version LI03 Setting US Elevator D(Level - Correct.
LI15 Direction Selection Inputs options. Binary Speed Selection utilizes three binary-coded inputs for up to seven speeds. Older KEB elevator control schemes and worldwide variants are available. Because of this, several different logic tables for the Binary Speed Selection are available: Application...
LCD operator to change all parameters and/or settings. The operator is not required for operation and one operator can be used on multiple drives. 7.1 LCD Operator The KEB Elevator drive uses an LCD operator which provides a user interface specific to the elevator application. Legend...
7.2.1 Home Screen The KEB Elevator Home screen provides a split menu with basic diagnostics. The F1-F4 hotkeys will allow you to access different menus that correspond to the text labels at the bottom of the screen: Last, Diagnostic, Program and Language.
8.1.2 KEB Elevator Application The KEB Elevator Application can also be used to program the F6 drive. To connect to the drive via the KEB Elevator App, the KEB Bluetooth dongle is required. The app will connect via Bluetooth and programming can be done via the app. The app can also download and save parameters and parameter list backups to/from the drive.
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Parameter Descriptions Through COMBIVIS or the KEB Bluetooth application, all parameters are displayed. However, if the password level is not high enough, some parameters will display "password invalid". Motor Type Range Units Pass Setting Options Default Level Ind. Min. Max.
When OEM defaults have not been created, CH01 will be set to value 128 and show as missing parameter backup. The file that is read is “values_oem.dw5”. The drive can be reverted to default settings. The default settings are customizable and may vary from those from KEB. Motor Type Range Units...
Connecting the Cables Only one of the connections is needed, depending on which cables are used. Connecting KEB USB to Serial Converter: DIN+HSP5 to Computer 1. Connect USB end into computer. 2. Connect serial end into the F6 drive. (Where the F6 operator is connected) Connecting Alternative Cables to Computer 1.
10.4). 3. Select Scan for KEB devices under “Start Up/Configuration” ( Refer to Figure 10.5). 4. The KEB Device Scan pop-up menu will appear. Ensure all COM interfaces are selected and select Start search ( Refer to Figure 10.6). COMM may have a different name or number.
10.4). Select Scan for KEB devices under “Start Up/Configuration” ( Refer to Figure 10.5). The KEB Device Scan pop-up menu will appear, make sure all COM interfaces are selected and select Start search ( Refer to Figure 10.6). COMM may have a different name or number.
Open Combivis 6 software ( Refer to Figure 10.4). Select Scan for KEB Devices under “Start Up/Configuration”. The KEB Device Scan pop-up menu will appear, make sure all COM interfaces are selected and select Start search ( Refer to Figure 10.6).
10.4.3 Downloading Parameters Only one of the connections is needed, depending on which cables are used. Connecting KEB USB-to-Serial Converter - DIN+HSP5 to Computer 1. Connect USB end into computer. 2. Connect serial end into the F6 drive (F6 operator connection X4A).
In this case the operator may need to take corresponding measures. 12.1.2 UL Marking Acceptance according to UL is marked at KEB inverters with the adjacent logo on the type plate. This device has been investigated by UL according to United States Standard...
• All parameter data updated (Parameter Descriptions/Parameter sections) for software version 0.10.1. Reference • General formatting, KEB branding, ISO/ANSI standards and verbiage updated to align with current KEB template and branding requirements. • Text throughout updated for clarity, consistency and current functionality.
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