VLT® 2800 Series

■ Contents

Introduction to VLT 2800 ............................................................................... 3

Software version ....................................................................................................... 3
High voltage warning ................................................................................................ 4
These rules concern your safety: .............................................................................. 4
Warnings against unintended start: .......................................................................... 4

Installation ........................................................................................................... 5
Mechanical dimensions ............................................................................................ 5
Mechanical installation .............................................................................................. 9
General information about electrical installation ...................................................... 10
EMC-correct electrical installation ........................................................................... 11
Grounding of shielded/armoured control cables ..................................................... 12
Diagram ................................................................................................................. 13
Electrical installation ............................................................................................... 14
Safety clamp .......................................................................................................... 16
Input fuses ............................................................................................................. 16
AC line connection ................................................................................................. 16
Motor connection ................................................................................................... 16
Direction of motor rotation ...................................................................................... 16
Motor thermal protection ........................................................................................ 16
Parallel connection of motors ................................................................................. 17
Motor cables .......................................................................................................... 17
Brake connection ................................................................................................... 17
Ground connection ................................................................................................ 17
Load sharing .......................................................................................................... 18
Tightening Torque, Power Terminals ....................................................................... 18
Calculation of brake resistance ............................................................................... 18
Access to control terminals .................................................................................... 18
Electrical installation, control circuitry ...................................................................... 18
Tightening torques, control cables .......................................................................... 20
Electrical installation, control terminals .................................................................... 20
Relay connection .................................................................................................... 20
VLT Software Dialog ............................................................................................... 21
Connection examples ............................................................................................. 22
Control unit ............................................................................................................ 24
Manual initialization ................................................................................................. 24
Programming the adjustable frequency drive .......................................................... 25
Display readout ...................................................................................................... 27
Hand / Auto mode operation .................................................................................. 27
Warnings/alarms .................................................................................................... 28
Special conditions .................................................................................................. 29
Temperature-related switching frequency ............................................................... 29
Derating for long motor cables .............................................................................. 29
VLT 2800 start-up .................................................................................................. 29

Programming .................................................................................................... 31

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Operation & Display ................................................................................................ 31

Load and Motor ..................................................................................................... 39
References & Limits ................................................................................................ 50
Inputs and Outputs ................................................................................................ 57
Special functions .................................................................................................... 67
Serial communication ............................................................................................. 75
Technical functions ................................................................................................. 84

All about VLT 2800 ......................................................................................... 89

Warnings/alarm messages and corrective actions .................................................. 89
Warning words, extended status words and alarmwords ....................................... 93
Special conditions .................................................................................................. 94
Extreme environments ............................................................................................ 94
Galvanic isolation (PELV) ......................................................................................... 94
UL Standard ........................................................................................................... 94
General technical data ............................................................................................ 96
Technical data, mains supply 1 x 220 - 240 V/3 x 200-240V ................................ 100
Technical data, AC line supply 3 x 380 - 480 V ..................................................... 101
Available literature ................................................................................................. 102
Supplied with the unit ........................................................................................... 102

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Document Version Number 5.00.

195NA009.17
Introduction to VLT
VLT 2800 Series

2800
Instruction Manual
Software version: 2.7x

This Instruction Manual can be used for all VLT 2800 Series
adjustable frequency drives (AFD) with software version 2.7x.
The software version number can be seen from parameter
640 Software Version.

NOTE
Indicates something to be noted by the reader.

Indicates a general warning.

Indicates a high-voltage warning.

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■ High voltage warning that 4 minutes has passed before removing

motor and AC line plugs.
The voltage of the adjustable frequency 7. The DC bus terminals are another high voltage
drive is dangerous whenever the drive is input that must be disconnected before servicing
connected to electrical current. Incorrect the drive. Ensure that all voltage inputs have
fitting of the motor or adjustable frequency drive may been disconnected and that 4 minutes has
cause damage to the equipment, serious injury or passed before repair work begins.
death. Consequently, it is essential to comply with
the instructions in this manual as well as local and
national rules and safety regulations. ■ Warnings against unintended start:
1. The motor can be started by means of digital
commands, bus commands, references or
■ These rules concern your safety: a local start command whenever the drive
1. Disconnect the adjustable frequency drive from is connected to the AC line. Therefore, an
the AC line if repair work is to be carried out. Wait unintended start may occur anytime power is
4 minutes to allow for electrical discharge before applied. Never service the drive or equipment
removing motor and AC line connectors. when power is applied to the drive.
2. The [STOP/RESET] key on the control panel 2. The motor may start while parameters are
of the adjustable frequency drive does not being changed. Always activate the stop key
disconnect the equipment from the AC line. [STOP/RESET] by pressing it before data is modified.
Do not use it as a safety switch. 3. A motor that has been stopped may start if
3. The unit must be grounded correctly. The user faults occur in the electronics of the drive, or
must be protected against supply voltage and the if a temporary overload or fault clears in the
motor protected against overload in accordance AC line or motor connection.
with applicable national and local regulations.
4. The ground leakage currents are higher than 3.5 mA.
5. Protection against motor overload is not included in ■ Motor overload protection
the factory setting. If this function is required, set The electronic thermal relay (ETR) in UL listed
parameter 128 Motor thermal protection to ETR VLTs provides Class 20 motor overload protection
trip or ETR warning. For North America: The ETR in accordance with the NEC in single motor
functions provide class 20 overload protection for applications when parameter 128 is set for "ETR
the motor, in accordance with NEC requirements. TRIP" and parameter 105 Motor current is set
6. Do not remove the terminal plugs for the motor for the rated motor current.
and AC line supply while the adjustable frequency
drive is connected to the AC line. Ensure that
the AC line supply has been disconnected and

Warning:
It can be extremely dangerous to touch the electrical parts
even when the mains supply has been disconnected.
Also ensure that other voltage inputs are disconnected
from load sharing through the DC bus.
Wait at least 4 minutes after the input power has been
removed before servicing the drive.
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■ Mechanical dimensions
The drawings below give the mechanical dimensions. The drawing below gives the mechanical dimensions of
All dimensions are in mm. VLT 2840 (5 HP) 200-240 Volt and VLT 2855-2875 (7 -
10HP) 380-480 Volt. All dimensions are in inches.
VLT 2803-2815 200-240 Volt
VLT 2805-2815 380-480 Volt VLT 2840 200-240 Volt
VLT 2855-2875 380-480 Volt

Installation
The drawing below gives the mechanical dimensions of
VLT 2822 (3 HP) 200-240 Volts and VLT 2822-2840 (3
- 5 HP) 380-480 Volts. All dimensions are in inches.

VLT 2822 200-240 Volt VLT 2880-82 380-480V

VLT 2822-2840 380-480 Volt

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■ Motor coils (195N3110) ■ Terminal cover

The drawing below gives the dimensions for NEMA
1 terminal covers for VLT 2803-2875.
Dimension ’a’ depends on the unit type.

■ RFI 1B filter (195N3103)

■ IP 21 solution

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Dimensions

Type Code number A B C

VLT 2803-2815 200-240 V, VLT 2805-2815 380-480 V 195N2118 47 80 170
VLT 2822 200-240 V, VLT 2822-2840 380-480 V 195N2119 47 95 170
VLT 2840 200-240 V, VLT 2855-2875 380-480 V 195N2120 47 145 170
VLT 2880-2882 380-480 V 195N2126 47 205 245

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■ EMC filter for long motor cables

192H4719

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192H4720

192H4893

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■ Mechanical installation ■ Side-by-side

The adjustable frequency drive is cooled by air All VLT 2800 units can be installed side-by-side
circulation. For proper cooling, allow a minimum and in any position, as the units do not require
of 4 inches (100 mm) of open space above and ventilation on the side.
below the unit. To protect the unit from overheating,
ensure that both the ambient temperature and the
24-hour average temperature are not exceeded.
The maximum temperature and 24-hour average
are listed in General technical data in this manual. If
the ambient temperature is in the range of 113°F -
131°F (45°C - 55°C), derating of the drive must be
carried out. See Derating for ambient temperature
in this manual. The service life of the unit will be
reduced without applicable derating.

The requirements that apply to enclosures

and remote mounting must be complied
with to avoid serious injury or equipment
damage, especially when installing large units.

Installation
■ Enclosures
In the USA and some other countries, a NEMA 1
terminal cover enclosing terminal connectors is required
if the drive is not installed within another enclosure.

■ Spacing for mechanical installation

All units require a minimum of 4 in of air from other NOTE
components above and below the enclosure. With the IP 21 solution all units require a
minimum of 4 in air on each side. This means
that side-by-side mounting is not allowed.

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■ General information about electrical installation

■ High voltage warning

The voltage of the adjustable frequency

drive is dangerous whenever the drive
is connected to the AC line. Incorrect
installation of the motor or drive may cause damage
to the equipment, serious injury or death. Comply
with the safety instructions in this manual as well
as local and national rules and safety regulations.
Touching electrical parts may be fatal - even after the
equipment has been disconnected from the AC line.
Wait at least 4 minutes for current to dissipate.

NOTE
It is the responsibility of the user or installer
to ensure correct grounding and protection in
accordance with national and local standards.

■ Grounding
Comply with the following at installation:

• Safety grounding: The drive has a high leakage

current and must be grounded properly for safety.
Follow all local safety regulations.
• High frequency grounding: Keep grounding
cables as short as possible.

Connect all grounds to ensure the lowest possible

conductor impedance. The lowest possible conductor
impedance is achieved by keeping the conductor as
short as possible and by grounding with the greatest
possible surface area. If multiple drives are installed
in a cabinet, the cabinet backplate, which must be
made of metal, should be used as a joint ground
reference plate. The drives must be fitted to the
backplate at the lowest possible impedance.

To achieve low impedance, connect the drive to the

backplate with the drive fastening bolts. Remove
all paint from the contact points.

■ High voltage test

A high voltage test can be performed by short-circuiting
terminals U, V, W, L1, L2 and L3, and applying
max. 2160 V DC in 1 sec. between this
short-circuit and terminal 95.

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■ EMC-correct electrical installation

General points to be observed to ensure - It is important to ensure good electrical contact from
EMC-correct electrical installation. the installation plate through the installation screws
to the metal cabinet of the variable frequency drive.
- Use only shielded/armoured motor cables and - Use starwashers and galvanically conductive
shielded/armoured control cables. installation plates.
- Connect the screen to ground at both ends. - Do not use unshielded/unarmoured motor
- Avoid installation with twisted shield ends (pigtails), cables in the installation cabinets.
since this ruins the shielding effect at high
frequencies. Use cable clamps instead. The illustration below shows EMC-correct electrical
installation, in which the variable frequency
drive has been fitted in an installation cabinet
and connected to a PLC.

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■ Grounding of shielded/armoured control cables

In general control cables must be shielded/armoured,
and the shield must be connected to the unit’s metal
cabinet with a cable clamp at each end.

The drawing below shows the correct way to perform

the grounding, and what to do when in doubt.

1. Correct grounding
Control cables and cables for serial
communication must be attached with cable
clamps at both ends to ensure maximum
possible electrical contact.
2. Incorrect grounding
Do not use twisted shield ends that are
plaited together (pigtails), as these increase shield
impedance at higher frequencies.
3. Protection with respect to ground
potential between PLC and VLT
f the ground potential between the VLT
variable frequency drive and the PLC (etc.)
is different, electric noise may occur that will
disturb the whole system. This problem can
be solved by fitting an equalising cable, to be
placed next to the control cable. Minimum cable
cross-section: 6 AWG (16 mm2).
4. n the event of a 50/60 Hz ground loop
If very long control cables are used, 50/60 Hz
ground loops can arise, and these can interfere
with the whole system. This problem is resolved
by attaching one end of the shield to the ground
via a 100 nF capacitor (short pin length).

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■ Diagram

Installation
* Integrated 1A RFI filter and brake is an option.
** VLT 2803-2815 200-240 V is not supplied
with intermediate circuit coils.

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■ Electrical installation

VLT 2822 200-240 V, 2822-2840 380-480 V

VLT 2803-2815 200-240 V, 2805-2815 380-480 V

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VLT 2840 200-240 V, 2855-2875 380-480 V

VLT 2880-2882 380-480V

Please note, that the units will be supplied
with two bottom plates; one for metric glands
and one for conduits.

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■ Safety clamp 380-460 Volt units with RFI-filters may not

To maintain the galvanic isolation (PELV) between be connected to AC line supplies in which
the control terminals and high-voltage terminals, the the voltage between phase and ground is
accompanying safety clamp must be attached to more than 300 Volts. Please note that for the AC line
VLT 2803-2815, 200-240 V, and VLT 2805-2815, for IT and the delta ground the AC line voltage can
380-480 V. Attach the safety clamp to the strain exceed 300 Volts between phase and ground. Units
relief plate with the two screws provided. with type code R5 can be connected to mains supplies
with up to 400 V between phase and ground.

See Technical data for correct dimensioning

■ Input fuses of cable cross-section.
For all unit types, external fuses must be fitted in the
AC line supply to the drive. For UL/cUL applications
with an AC voltage of 200-240 Volts, use fuses type
Bussmann KTN-R (200-240 Volts) or Ferraz Shawmut ■ Motor connection
type ATMR (max. 30A). For UL/ cUL applications
NOTE
with an AC voltage of 380-480 Volts, use fuses type
It is recommended that an LC filter be
Bussmann KTS-R (380-480 Volts). See Technical data
connected to the output of the drive for motors
in this manual for correct dimensioning of fuses.
without phase insulation paper.
It is the responsibility of the installer or
See Technical data in this manual for correct
user to insure proper external AC power
dimensioning for cable cross-section. All types
input fusing to the drive.
of three-phase asynchronous standard motors
can be connected to a drive.

■ AC line connection Connect the motor to terminals 96, 97, 98.

Connect ground to terminal 99.
All drives that are equipped with an RFI
filter cannot be connected to a grounded N0. 96 97 98 Motor voltage 0-100%
DELTA or IT mains/AC line system. U V W of AC line voltage.
N0. 99 Ground connection
NOTE
Check that the AC voltage matches the voltage See Technical data for correct dimensioning
rating of the drive. The drive rating is on the of cable cross-section.
drive nameplate. See Technical data in this
manual for correct dimensioning of cable cross-section. Ensure that the motor is wired for the line voltage
before connecting to the drive.
For single phase 220-240 Volts input, attach the
neutral wire to terminal N (L2) and connect the
phase wire to terminal L1 (L1). ■ Direction of motor rotation
No. N(L2) L1(L1) (L3) AC line voltage 1 x 220-240 V To change the direction of motor rotation, switch any
N L1 two phases at the drive output or at motor terminals.
No. 95 Ground connection

No. N(L2) L1(L1) (L3) AC line voltage 3 x 220-240 V

■ Motor thermal protection
L2 L1 L3
The electronic thermal relay in UL approved variable
No. 95 Ground connection
frequency drives has received the UL approval for single
motor protection, when parameter 128 Motor thermal
No. 91 92 93 AC line voltage 3 x 380-480 V
protection has been set for ETR Trip and parameter
L1 L2 L3
No. 95 Ground connection

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105 Motor current, IM, N has been programmed to

NOTE
the rated motor current (see motor nameplate).
If an unshielded/unarmoured cable is used,
some EMC requirements are not complied with,
see EMC test results in the Design Guide.
■ Parallel connection of motors
If the EMC specifications regarding emission are
to be complied with, the motor cable must be
shielded/armoured, unless otherwise stated for the
RFI filter in question. It is important to keep the
motor cable as short as possible so as to reduce the
noise level and leakage currents to a minimum. The
motor cable shield must be connected to the metal
cabinet of the variable frequency drive and to the metal
cabinet of the motor. The shield connections are to
be made with the biggest possible surface area (cable
clamp). This is enabled by different installation devices
in different variable frequency drives. Mounting with
twisted shield ends (pigtails) is to be avoided, since

Installation
these spoil the shielding effect at high frequencies. If
it is necessary to break the shield to install a motor
The adjustable frequency drive is able to control isolator or motor relay, the shield must be continued
several motors connected in parallel. The combined at the lowest possible HF impedance.
total current consumption of the motors is not to
exceed the maximum rated output current (IINV) for
the adjustable frequency drive. If the motors are to
have different rpm values, use motors with different ■ Brake connection
rated rpm values. Motor frequency is changed
NOTE
simultaneously, which means that the ratio between
Voltages up to 850 VDC occur on the terminals.
the rated rpm values is maintained.

Problems may arise at start-up and when operating

No. 81 82 Brake resistor
at low rpm if the motor sizes are widely different.
R- R+ terminals
This is because the small motors’ relatively high
resistance in the stator calls for a higher voltage
at the start-up and at low rpm. Connect the brake resistor wiring to drive terminals 81
and 82. The connection cable to the brake resistor
In systems with motors connected in must be shielded/armored. Connect the shield to
parallel, the electronic thermal relay (ETR) both the ground of the drive and the brake resistor by
of the adjustable frequency drive cannot means of cable clamps. Dimension the cross-section
be used as motor protection for the individual motor. of the brake cable to match the brake torque.
Protection must be provided individually for each motor.

■ Motor cables ■ Ground connection

See Technical data for correct sizing of motor cable Since the leakage currents to ground may be higher
cross-section and length. Always comply with national than 3.5 mA, the adjustable frequency drive must
and local regulations on cable cross-section. always be connected to ground in accordance with
applicable national and local regulations. To ensure
that the ground cable has good mechanical connection
to terminal 95, the cable cross section must be a
minimum 7 AWG (10 mm2). To improve protection

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even further, a Recidual Current Device (RCD) can be This requires that the installation is extended using
fitted to ensure that the adjustable frequency drive extra fuses and AC coils (see drawing below).
cuts out when the leakage currents get too high. Also For load sharing parameter 400 Brake function
see RCD Application note [Link].02. must be set to Load sharing [5].
Use 6.3 mm Faston Plugs for DC (Load Sharing).
Contact Danfoss or see instructions no. [Link].02
for further information.
■ Load sharing
Load sharing provides the facility to connect several No. 88 89 Loadsharing
frequency converters’ DC intermediate circuits. - +

Note that voltage levels of up to 850 V DC motor current exceeds the preset value in parameter
may occur between terminals 88 and 89. 140. When stopping the brake is engaged when the
output frequency is less than the brake engaging
frequency, which is set in par. 139.
If the variable frequency drive is placed at alarm
■ Tightening Torque, Power Terminals status or in an overvoltage situation the mechanical
Power and ground terminals must be tightened brake is cut in immediately.
with the following torques:
NOTE
VLT Terminals Torque [Nm] This application is only for lifting/lowering
2803- Power line brake 0.5-0.6 without a counterbalance.
{new- Ground 2-3
line/}2875
2880- Power line brake 1.2-1.5 ■ Access to control terminals
{new- Ground 2-3
All control terminals are located underneath the
line/}2882 protective plate on the front of the adjustable
frequency drive. Remove the protective plate by
sliding it downwards (see drawing).

■ Calculation of brake resistance

In lifting/lowering applications you need to be able
to control an electromagnetic brake. The brake is
controlled using a relay output or digital output (terminal
46). The output must be kept closed (voltage-free)
for the period of time during which the variable
frequency drive is not able to ’support’ the motor,
for example due to the load being too great. Select
Mechanical brake control in parameter 323 or 341 for
applications with an electromagnetic brake.
When the output frequency exceeds the brake cut
out value set in par. 138, the brake is released if the

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■ Electrical installation, control circuitry Control wires must be shielded/armored. Connect the
shield to the drive chassis with a clamp. Normally,
NOTE the shield must also be connected to the chassis of
Using unshielded/unarmored cable may not the controlling device. (See the instructions for the
comply with some EMI/RFI requirements. specific device.) In analog signals or connections using
very long wires, 50/60 Hz ground loops may occur
because of noise transmitted from the AC line. It may
be necessary to break the shield and insert a 100 µF
capacitor between the shield and the chassis.

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■ Tightening torques, control cables

NOTE
Control wires must be connected with a tightening
To supply internal 24 VDC voltage to the
torque of 0.22–0.25 Nm.
digital input terminals, jumper terminal
12 to terminal 27.

■ Electrical installation, control terminals ■ Relay connection

See parameter 323, Relay output for programming
NOTE of relay output.
Using unshielded/unarmored cable may not
No. 01 - 02 1 - 2 make (normally open)
comply with some EMC/RFI requirements.
01 - 03 1 - 3 break (normally closed)
Refer to the following table for VLT 2800 terminal
designations and their functional descriptions. NOTE
The cable jacket for the relay must cover
the first row of control card terminals -
otherwise the galvanic isolation (PELV)
cannot be maintained. Maximum cable diameter:
0-160 in (4 mm). See drawing.

No. Function
01-03 Relay outputs 01-03 can be used for
indicating status and alarms/warnings.
12 24 VDC voltage supply.
18-33 Digital inputs.
20, 55 Common frame for input
and output terminals.
42 Analog output for displaying frequency, ■ Profibus DIP switches setting
reference, current or torque.
461 Digital output for displaying status,
warnings or alarms, as well as
frequency output. The dip switch is only on the control card with Profibus
50 +10 VDC supply DP communication. The switch position shown is the
voltage for potentiometer or thermistor. factory setting. Switches 1 and 2 are used as cable
53 Analog voltage input 0 - 10 V DC.
termination for the RS-485 interface. If the adjustable
60 Analog current input 0/4 - 20 mA.
frequency drive is located as the first or last (or only)
671 + 5 VDC supply voltage
unit in the bus system, switches 1 and 2 must be ON.
to Profibus.
On the remaining adjustable frequency drives, switches
68, RS-485, Serial communication.
1 and 2 must be OFF. Switches 3 and 4 are not applied.
691
701 Frame for terminals 67, 68 and 69.
Normally this terminal is not to be used.

1. The terminals are not valid for DeviceNet. See the

DeviceNet manual, [Link] for further details.

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■ VLT Software Dialog

Connection to terminals 68-70 or
Sub D:
- PIN 3 GND
- PIN 8 P-RS 485
- PIN 9 N-RS 485

■ Sub D plug

An LCP 2 control unit can be connected to the Sub D

Installation
plug on the control card. Ordering number: 175N0131.
LCP control units with ordering number 175Z0401
are not to be connected.

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■ Connection examples
■ Speed up/slow down
■ Start/stop Speed up/slow down using terminals 29/33.
Start/stop using terminal 18 and coasting
stop using terminal 27.

Par. 302 Digital input = Start [7]

Par. 303 Digital input = Freeze reference [14]
Par. 305 Digital input = Speed up [16]
Par. 302 Digital input = Start [7] Par. 307 Digital input = Slow down [17]
Par. 304 Digital input = Coasting stop inverted [2]

For Precise start/stop the following settings are made: ■ Potentiometer reference
Par. 302 Digital input = Precise start/stop [27] Voltage reference via a potentiometer.
Par. 304 Digital input = Coasting stop inverted [2]

■ Pulse start/stop
Pulse start using terminal 18 and pulse stop
using terminal 19. In addition, the jog frequency
is activated via terminal 29.

Par. 308 Analog input = Reference [1]

Par. 309 Terminal 53, min. scaling = 0 Volt
Par. 310 Terminal 53, max. scaling = 10 Volt

■ Connection of a 2-wire transmitter

Connection of a 2-wire transmitter as feedback
to terminal 60.
Par. 302 Digital input = Pulse start [8]
Par. 303 Digital input = Stop inverted [6]
Par. 304 Digital input = Coasting stop inverted [2]
Par. 305 Digital input = Jog [13]

Par. 314 Analog input = Feedback [2]

Par. 315 Terminal 60, min. scaling = 4 mA

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Par. 316 Terminal 60, max. scaling = 20 mA

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■ Control unit The [CHANGE DATA] key is also used for confirming
On the front of the variable frequency drive a change of parameter settings.
there is a control panel.
[+] / [-] are used for selecting parameters and
for changing parameter values.
These keys are also used in Display mode for selecting
the display of an operating value.

The [QUICK MENU] + [+] keys must be

pressed at the same time to give access to all
parameters. See Menu mode.

[STOP/RESET] is used for stopping the

connected motor or for resetting the variable
frequency drive after a trip.
Can be selected as Active [1] or Not active [0] via
parameter 014 Local stop/reset. In Display mode, the
display will flash if the stop function is activated.

NOTE
If the [STOP/RESET] key is set at Not active
[0] in parameter 014 Local stop/reset,and
there is no stop command via the digital
inputs or serial communication, the motor can
The control panel is divided into five functional groups: only be stopped by disconnecting the electrical
1. Status LED voltage to the variable frequency drive.
2. Keys for changing parameters and shifting
display function. [START] is used for starting the variable frequency
3. LEDs. drive. It is always active, but the [START] key
4. Keys for local operation. cannot override a stop command.

All displays of data are in the form of a six-digit LED

display capable of showing one item of operating
■ Manual initialization
data continuously during normal operation. As a
To manually initialize the adjustable frequency drive to
supplement to the display, there are three LEDs
factory default settings, first disconnect AC line voltage.
for indication of electrical connection (ON), warning
Hold the [QUICK MENU] and [+] and [CHANGE DATA]
(WARNING) and alarm (ALARM). Most of the
keys down while simultaneously reconnecting the AC
variable frequency drive’s parameter Setups can be
line voltage. Release the keys. The drive has now
changed immediately via the control panel, unless
been programmed for factory settings.
this function has been programmed as Locked [1]
via parameter 018 Lock for data changes.

■ Control keys
[QUICK MENU] allows access to the parameters
used for the Quick menu.
The[QUICK MENU] key is also used if a change to a
parameter value is not to be implemented.
See also [QUICK MENU] + [+].

[CHANGE DATA] is used for changing a setting.

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■ Data readout:
Display mode

In normal operation, one item of operating data can The display shows that in parameter 128 Motor thermal
be displayed continuously at the operator’s own protection the selection made is Thermistor trip [2].
choice. By means of the [+/-] keys the following
Quick menu
options can be selected in Display mode:
- Output frequency[Hz]
- Output current [A]
- Output voltage [V]
- Intermediate circuit voltage [V] Using the [QUICK MENU] key, it is possible to access
- Output power [kW] the 12 most important parameters of the variable
- Scaled output frequency fout x p008 frequency drive. After programming, the variable
frequency drive is in most cases ready for operation.
Menu mode
When the [QUICK MENU] key is activated in Display

Installation
mode, the Quick menu starts. Scroll through the quick
menu using the [+/-] keys and change the data values
by first pressing [CHANGE DATA] and then changing
the parameter value with the [+/-] keys.
The Quick menu parameters are:
In order to enter the Menu mode [QUICK MENU] + • Par. 102 Motor power PM,N
[+] must be activated at the same time. • Par. 103 Motor voltage UM,N
In Menu mode, most of the variable frequency drive • Par. 104 Motor frequency fM,N
parameters can be changed. Scroll through the • Par. 105 Motor current IM,N
parameters using the [+/-] keys. While scrolling in the • Par. 106 Rated motor speed nM,N
Menu mode proceeds, the parameter number will flash. • Par. 107 Automatic motor adaption
• Par. 204 Minimum reference RefMIN
• Par. 205 Maximum reference RefMAX
• Par. 207 Ramp-up time
• Par. 208 Ramp-down time
• Par. 002 Local/remote operation
• Par. 003 Local reference
The display shows that the setting in parameter
102 Motor power PM,N is 0.75. In order to change Parameter 102 - 106 can be read out from
the value of 0.75, [CHANGE DATA] must first the motor’s nameplate.
be activated; the parameter value can then be
changed using the [+/-] keys.
Programming the adjustable frequency drive

NOTE
The motor must be stopped to change
parameter data.

If for a given parameter the display shows three Program the drive in accordance with the
dots at the right, it means that the parameter following procedure:
value has more than three digits. In order to see 1. Press the [QUICK MENU] key to enter
the value, activate [CHANGE DATA]. the Quick menu.

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2. Scroll through the Quick menu using the 7. "107" will then continue to flash with the data
[+] and [-] keys. value [0]. Press [QUICK MENU] to exit Menu
3. Change the data values by first pressing mode and enter Display mode.
[CHANGE DATA] key
4. and then change the parameter value with
the [+] and [-] keys.
5. Press [CHANGE DATA] again to accept the change
or [QUICK MENU] to cancel the change. Press
[QUICK MENU] once more to exit Quick menu
mode and enter Display mode. (The drive will
default from Quick menu mode to Display mode
in 2 minutes if no activity has taken place.)

NOTE
Enter parameters 102 through 106 data, at
minimum, to ready the drive for operation.
Data for parameters 102 through 106 can
be read from the motor nameplate.

Automatic motor tuning

Automatic motor tuning (AMT) measures stator
resistance RS without the motor turning. This means
that the motor is not delivering any torque. AMT
can optimize adjustment of the adjustable frequency
drive to the motor. For best possible tuning, it is
recommended that AMT be performed on a cold
motor. Repeated AMT runs can cause motor heating,
resulting in an increase in the stator resistance. As
a rule, however, this is not critical. (See parameter
107, Automatic motor tuning, AMT, description
for more detail before running AMT.)

Perform AMT in accordance with the

following procedure:

1. Press the [QUICK MENU] key to enter

Quick menu mode
2. Use the [+] key to scroll to parameter 107.
3. In parameter 107, Automatic motor tuning,
"107" will now flash.
4. Press [CHANGE DATA] and use the [+] key
to select data value [2], Optimization on (AMT
START). [2] will now flash.
5. Press [START] key to activate AMT. "107" will
now flash and dashes will move from left to
right in the data value field.
6. When "107" appears once more with the data
value [0], AMT is complete. Press [STOP/RESET]
to save the motor data into the drive memory.

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■ Display readout
Fr
■ Hand / Auto mode operation
The variable frequency drive shows the present
During Auto mode operation, the adjustable frequency
output frequency in Hertz [Hz].
drive receives an external reference through the control
Io terminals as analog or digital signals. In Auto mode, use
The variable frequency drive shows the present the [+] and [-] keys to scroll through the display of drive
output current in Amps [A]. status messages. In Hand mode, it is possible to control
the speed of the drive locally through the keypad.
Uo
The variable frequency drive shows the present On the control terminals, the following control signals
output voltage in Volt [V]. will remain active when Hand mode is activated:
• Hand Start (LCP2)
Ud • Off Stop (LCP2)
The variable frequency drive shows the intermediate • Auto Start (LCP2)
circuit voltage in Volt [V]. • Reset
• Coasting Stop Inverse
Po
• Reset and Coasting Stop Inverse
The variable frequency drive shows the calculated
• Quick Stop Inverse
output in kilowatt [kW].

Installation
• Stop Inverse
notrun • Reversing
This message is shown if an attempt is made to change • DC Braking Inverse
a parameter value while the motor is running. Stop • Setup Select LSB
the motor to change the parameter value. • Setup Select MSB
• Thermistor
LCP • Precise Stop Inverse
This message is shown if an LCP 2 control unit is • Precise Stop/Start
fitted and the [QUICK MENU] or [CHANGE DATA] • Jog
key is activated. If an LCP 2 control unit is fitted • Stop Command Via Serial Comm.
you can only change parameters with that.
Switching between Auto and Hand mode:
Ha To switch between operational modes, press
The variable frequency drive shows the present Hand the [Change Data] key. The display will indicate
mode reference frequency in Herz (Hz). the current mode of operation.
SC
The variable frequency drive shows scaled
output frequency (the present output frequency
x parameter 008). Use the [+] and [-] keys to toggle between Hand
and Auto mode. Press the [Change Data] key
again to activate the selected mode, otherwise
the mode displayed will take effect automatically
in about three seconds.

Operation in Hand mode:

When the adjustable frequency drive is running normally
in Hand mode, the display will show HA to indicate
Hand mode along with the drive output frequency.

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In Hand mode, the local speed reference can be

increased or decreased with the [+] and [-] keys:

In Hand mode, the [+] and [-] keys are also used to
toggle through status messages. Press and hold the
[Change Data] key for approximately 3 seconds. When
the display begins to flash, use the [+] and [-] keys
to change the drive status display. The displays are
temporary and will default back to output frequency.

NOTE
Parameter 020 can be used to disable
Hand mode operation.

■ Warnings/alarms
Warnings or alarms appear in the LED display as a
numerical code [Err. xx]. A warning is displayed until
the fault has been corrected, while an alarm will flash
until the [STOP/RESET] key is pressed. The table in
Warnings/alarms messages in this manual explains
the various warnings and alarms, and whether a fault
locks the adjustable frequency drive. After a Trip
locked fault, cut off the AC line supply and correct the
fault. Then reconnect the AC line supply and press
the [STOP/RESET] key. The adjustable frequency
drive is now reset and ready. See Warnings/alarms
messages in this manual for more detail.

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■ Special conditions ■ Derating for long motor cables

The adjustable frequency drive has been designed
■ See Derating for ambient temperature. for a 240 ft (75 m) unscreened/unarmored cable
The ambient temperature (TAMB,MAX) is the maximum or a 80 ft (25 m) screened/armored cable and
temperature allowed. The average (TAMB,AVG) a motor cable with a rated cross-section. If a
measured over 24 hours, must be at least 5 °C cable with a larger cross-section is required, it is
lower. If the variable frequency drive operates at recommended to reduce the output current by
temperatures above 113 °F (45 °C), a derating of 5% for each step that the cable cross-section is
the rated output current is necessary. increased. (Increased cable cross-section leads
to increased capacitance to ground, and thus to
an increased ground leakage current.)

■ VLT 2800 start-up

Pre-installation checks
1. Compare drive model number to what was ordered.
2. Ensure each of following are rated for same voltage:
• Drive

Installation
• Power line
• Motor

3. Record following motor data:

• Voltage
■ Temperature-related switching frequency • Frequency
This function ensures the highest possible switching • Full load current
frequency without the adjustable frequency drive • Full load speed
becoming thermally overloaded. The internal • Power - convert HP to kW (See conversion table
temperature determines the switching frequency based in parameter 102, Motor Power, in this manual.)
on the load, the ambient temperature, the supply
voltage and the cable length. The function ensures that 4. Ensure that rated drive current is equal to or
the drive automatically adjusts the switching frequency greater than total full load current.
between the minimum and maximum switching • Drive can be at most one size smaller than motor.
frequency (parameter 411), see drawing below. • For multiple motor operations, add full load
current ratings of all motors.
• If drive rating is less than motor(s), full motor
output cannot be achieved.

5. Check motor wiring:

• Any disconnect between drive and motor
should be interlocked to drive safety interlock
circuit to avoid unwanted drive trips.
• No power factor correction capacitors can be
connected between drive and motor.
• Two speed motors must be wired
permanently for full speed.
• Y-start, -run motors must be wired
When using the LC filter the minimum switch
permanently for run.
frequency is 4.5 kHz.

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Installation checks
1. Input fusing in power supply for all drives Operational tests - AUTO
must be provided. 1. Ensure that drive follows run/stop and safety
2. Environmental concerns - for standard interlock commands from system.
NEMA 1 drive: 2. Ensure drive follows speed reference, or
• Clean air supply feedback, from system.
• Dry air (5% to 85% relative humidity,
non-condensing)
• 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C) ambient temperature
operating range, or as rated
• 1000m (3,300 ft) maximum elevation
with no derating
• Keep any construction dirt out of drive.

3. Wiring
• Wire drive in accordance with instructions
and diagrams received with drive.
• Separate conduits must be provided to drive for
input power, output power, and control wiring.
• Protect signal wires from noise.
• Ground each drive individually.
• Double check input and output power
wiring for correct location.

Setting up drive for motor start

Ensure that all warnings provided in this manual have
been adhered to. Apply power to the unit. Enter motor
nameplate data into drive through Quick Menu.
1. Parameter 102, MOTOR POWER (in kW) (See
conversion table in parameter 102, Motor
Power, in this manual.)
2. Parameter 103, MOTOR VOLTAGE
3. Parameter 104, MOTOR FREQUENCY
4. Parameter 105, MOTOR CURRENT
5. Parameter 106, MOTOR SPEED
6. Parameter 107, select AUTOMATIC
MOTOR TUNING

Operational tests - HAND

1. Check motor rotation from drive. If incorrect,
disconnect input power from drive and reverse
two leads between drive and motor.
2. Accelerate motor quickly to full speed
and verify operation.
3. Decelerate motor quickly to stop and
verify operation.
4. Operate motor over entire speed range while
closely checking for resonance.

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■ Operation & Display 2. the [STOP/RESET] and [JOG] keys, on the

condition that these are active.
001 Language 3. the [FWD/REV] key, on the condition that is has
(LANGUAGE) been selected as active in parameter 016 Local
reversing, and that parameter 013 Local control
Value:
is set at Local control and open loop [1] or Local
✭English (ENGLISH) [0]
control as parameter 100 [3]. Parameter 200
German (DEUTSCH) [1]
Output frequency range is set at Both directions.
French (FRANCAIS) [2]
4. parameter 003 Local reference where the reference
Danish (DANSK) [3]
can be set using the [+] and [-] keys.
Spanish (ESPANOL) [4]
5. an external control command that can be
Italian (ITALIANO) [5]
connected to the digital inputs (see parameter
Function: 013 Local control).
This parameter is used to choose the language NOTE
to be shown in the display whenever the LCP
The [JOG] and [FWD/REV] keys are located
control unit is connected.
on the LCP control unit.
Description of choice:
There is a choice of the languages shown. The
003 Local reference
factory setting may vary.
(LOCAL REFERENCE)
Value:
Par.013 Local control must be set to [1] or [2]:
002 Local/remote operation
0 - fMAX (par. 202) ✭ 000,000.000
(OPERATION SITE)
Value:
✭Remote operation (REMOTE) [0] Par. 013 Local control must be set to [3] or [4] and

Programming
Local operation (LOCAL) [1] parameter 203 Reference/feedback range to [0]:
RefMIN - RefMAX (par. 204-205) ✭ 000,000.000
Function:
There is a choice of two different modes of operation
of the variable frequency drive. Remote operation [0]
Par. 013 Local control must be set to [3] or [4] and
or Local operation [1]. See also parameter 013 Local
parameter 203 Reference/feedback range to [1]:
control if Local operation [1] is selected.
- RefMAX - + RefMAX (par. 204-205) ✭ 000,000.000
Description of choice:
Function:
If Remote operation [0] is selected, the variable In this parameter, the local reference can be set
frequency drive is controlled via: manually. The unit of the local reference depends on the
1. the control terminals or via serial communication. configuration selected in parameter 100 Configuration.
2. the [START] key. This cannot, however, override
stop commands transmitted via the digital inputs Description of choice:
or via serial communication. In order to protect the local reference, parameter
3. the [STOP/RESET] and [JOG] keys, on the 002 Local/remote operation must be set to
condition that these are active. Local operation [1]. Local reference cannot be
set via serial communication.
If Local operation [1], is selected, the variable
frequency drive is controlled via:
1. the [START] key. This cannot, however, override
stop commands via the digital inputs (see
parameter 013 Local control).

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004 Active Setup

NOTE
(ACTIVE SETUP) If data is modified or copied to the active
Value: Setup, the modifications have an immediate
Factory Setup (FACTORY SETUP) [0] effect on the unit’s operation.
✭setup 1 (SETUP 1) [1]
setup 2 (SETUP 2) [2]
Setup 3 (SETUP 3) [3] 006 Setup copying
setup 4 (SETUP 4) [4] (SETUP COPY)
Multi Setup (MULTI SETUP) [5] Value:
✭No copying (NO COPY) [0]
Function:
Copy to Setup 1 from #
The active parameter Setup is selected here. All
(COPY TO SETUP 1) [1]
parameters can be programmed in four individual
Copy to Setup 2 from #
parameter Setups. Shifts between Setups can
(COPY TO SETUP 2) [2]
be made in this parameter via a digital input
Copy to Setup 3 from #
or via serial communication.
(COPY TO SETUP 3) [3]
Description of choice: Copy to Setup 4 from #
Factory Setup [0] contains the factory-set parameter (COPY TO SETUP 4) [4]
values. Setup 1-4 [1]-[4] are four individual Copy to all Setups from # (COPY TO ALL) [5]
Setups which can be selected as required. Multi
Function:
Setup [5] is used where remote-controlled shifts
You can copy from the selected active Setup in
between the four Setups via a digital input or via
parameter 005 Programming setup to the selected
serial communication is required.
Setup or Setups in this parameter.

NOTE
005 Programming Setup Copying is only possible in Stop (motor stopped
in connection with a stop command).
(EDIT SETUP)
Value:
Description of choice:
Factory Setup (FACTORY SETUP) [0]
Copying begins when the required copying function
Setup 1 (SETUP 1) [1]
has been selected and the [OK]/[CHANGE DATA]
Setup 2 (SETUP 2) [2]
key has been pushed. The display indicates
Setup 3 (SETUP 3) [3]
when copying is in progress.
Setup 4 (SETUP 4) [4]
✭Active Setup (ACTIVE SETUP) [5]

Function: 007 LCP copy

You can select which Setup you want to program (LCP COPY)
during operation (applies both via the control panel
Value:
and the serial communication port). It is, for example,
✭No copying (NO COPY) [0]
possible to program Setup 2 [2], while the active Setup
Upload all parameters (UPL. ALL PAR.) [1]
is set to Setup 1 [1] in parameter 004 Active Setup .
Download all parameters (DWNL. ALL PAR.) [2]
Description of choice: Download size-independent parameters
Factory Setup [0] contains the factory-set data and can ([Link].) [3]
be used as a source of data if the other Setups are to be
Function:
reset to a known status. Setup 1-4 [1]-[4] are individual
Parameter 007 LCP copy is used if you want to use
Setups that can be programmed freely during operation.
the LCP 2 control panel’s integral copy function. The
If Active Setup [5] is selected, the programming Setup
function is used if you want to copy all parameter
will be equal to parameter 004 Active Setup.
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setups from one variable frequency drive to another Motor current [A] (MOTOR CURRENT [A]) [6]
by moving the LCP 2 control panel. Torque [%] (TORQUE [%]) [7]
Power[kW] (POWER[KW]) [8]
Description of choice:
Power [HP] (POWER [HP][US]) [9]
Select Upload all parameters [1] if you want all Motor voltage [V]
parameter values to be transferred to the control panel. (MOTOR VOLTAGE [V]) [11]
Select Download all parameters [2] if all parameter DC link voltage [V]
values transferred are to be copied to the frequency (DC LINK VOLTAGE [V]) [12]
converter to which the control panel is attached. Select Thermal load motor [%]
Download size-independent par. [3] if you only want (MOTOR THERMAL [%]) [13]
to downloade the size-independent parameters. This Thermal load [%]
is used when downloading to a variable frequency (FC. THERMAL[%]) [14]
drive with a different rated power size than that from Running hours [Hours]
which the parameter setup originates. (RUNNING HOURS]) [15]
NOTE Digital input [Bin]
Upload/download can only be performed (DIGITAL INPUT[BIN]) [16]
in stop mode. Download can only be analog input 53 [V]
performed to a frequency converter with (ANALOG INPUT 53 [V]) [17]
the same software version number, see parameter Analog input 60 [mA]
626 Database identification no. (ANALOG INPUT 60 [MA]) [19]
Pulse reference [Hz]
(PULSE REF. [HZ]) [20]
008 Display scaling of output frequency External reference [%]
(FREQUENCY SCALE) (EXTERNAL REF. [%]) [21]
Value: Status word [Hex] (STATUS WORD [HEX]) [22]
Heatsink temperature [°C]
0.01 - 100.00 ✭ 1.00

Programming
(HEATSINK TEMP [°C]) [25]
Function: Alarm word [Hex] (ALARM WORD [HEX]) [26]
In this parameter, the factor is selected by which the Control word [Hex] (CONTROL WORD [HEX]) [27]
output frequency is to be multiplied. The value is shown Warning word [Hex]
in the display, provided parameters 009-012 Display (WARNING WORD [HEX]) [28]
readout have been set to Output frequency x scaling [5]. Extended status word [Hex]
(EXT. STATUS [HEX]) [29]
Description of choice: Communication option card warning
Set the required scaling factor. (COMM OPT WARN [HEX]) [30]
Pulse count
(PULSE COUNTER) [31]
009 Large display readout
Function:
(DISPLAY LINE 2)
In this parameter you can select the data value that
Value: you wish to display in the LCP control unit display
No readout (NONE) [0] line 2 when the variable frequency drive is switched
Resulting reference [%] on. The display will also be included in the scrollbar
(REFERENCE %) [1] in display mode. In parameters 010-012 Display
Resulting reference [unit] readout you can select a further three data values,
(REFERENCE [UNIT]) [2] which are displayed in display line 1.
Feedback [unit] (FEEDBACK [UNIT]) [3]
✭Frequency [Hz] (FREQUENCY [HZ]) [4] Description of choice:
Output frequency x scaling No readout can only be selected in parameters
(FREQUENCY X SCALE) [5] 010-012 Small display readout.

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Resulting reference [%] gives, as a percentage, Analog input 60 [mA] gives the present value
the resulting reference in the range from Minimum of terminal 60.
reference, RefMIN to Maximum reference, RefMAX.
Pulse reference [Hz] gives the reference in Hz
Reference [unit] gives the resulting reference with unit connected to terminal 33.
Hz in Open loop. In Closed loop the reference unit
is selected in parameter 416 Process units. External reference [%] gives the sum of external
references as a percentage (sum of analog/pulse/serial
Feedback [unit] gives the resulting signal value communication) in the range from Minimum reference,
using the unit/scaling selected in parameter 414 RefMIN to Maximum reference, RefMAX.
Minimum feedback, FBLOW, 415 Maximum feedback,
FBHIGH and 416 Process units. Status word [Hex] gives one or several status
conditions in a Hex code. See Serial communication
Frequency [Hz] gives the output frequency of in the Design Guide for further information.
the variable frequency drive.
Heatsink temp.[°C] gives the present heatsink
Output frequency x scaling [-] equals the present output temperature of the variable frequency drive. The
frequency fM multiplied by the factor set in parameter cut-out limit is 195-212 °F (90-100°C), while cutting
008 Display scaling of output frequency . back in occurs at 160 ± 5% (70 ± 5°C).

Motor current [A] gives the phase current of the Alarm word [Hex] gives one or several alarms
motor measured as an effective value. in hex code. See Serial communication in the
Design Guide for further information.
Torque [%] denotes the motor’s present load in
relation to the motor’s rated torque. Control word [Hex] gives the control word for the
variable frequency drive. See Serial communication
Power [kW] gives the present power that the in the Design Guide for further information.
motor is absorbing in kW.
Warning word [Hex] gives one or several warnings
Power [HP] gives the present power that the in hex code. See Serial communication in the
motor is absorbing in HP. Design Guide for further information.
Motor voltage[V] gives the voltage supplied to the motor. Extended status word [Hex] gives one or several status
DC link voltage [V] gives the intermediate circuit modes in Hex code. See Serial communication in
voltage of the variable frequency drive. the Design Guide for further information.

Thermal load motor [%] gives the calculated/estimated Communication option card warning [Hex] gives a
load on the motor. 100% is the cut-out limit. warning word if there is a fault in the communication
bus. Only active if communication options are installed.
Thermal load [%] gives the calculated/estimated If there are no communication options 0
thermal load on the variable frequency drive. Hex is displayed.
100% is the cut-out limit.
Pulse count gives the number of pulses that
Running hours [Hours] gives the number of hours that the unit has registered.
the motor has tun since the last reset in parameter
619 Reset of running hours counter.

Digital input [Binary code] gives the signal status

from the 5 digital inputs (18, 19, 27, 29 and 33).
Terminal 18 corresponds to the bit on the extreme
left. ‘0’ = no signal, ‘1’ = signal connected.

Analog input 53 [V] gives the voltage value of terminal 53.

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010 Small display line 1.1 013 Local control

(DISPLAY LINE 1.1) (LOC CTRL/CONFIG.)
Value: Value:
See par. 009 Large display readout Local not active (DISABLE) [0]
✭ Reference [%] [1] Local control and open loop
(LOC CTRL/OPEN LOOP) [1]
Function: Remote-operated control and open loop
In this parameter, the first of three data values (LOC+DIG CTRL) [2]
can be selected that is to be displayed in the LCP Local control as parameter 100
control unit display, line 1, position 1. This is a useful (LOC CTRL/AS P100) [3]
function, e.g. when setting the PID regulator, as ✭Remote-operated control as parameter 100
it gives a view of process reactions to reference (LOC+DIG CTRL/AS P100) [4]
changes. The display readout is activated by
pushing the [DISPLAY STATUS] key. Function:
This is where the required function is selected if,
Description of choice: in parameter 002 Local/remote operation, Local
See parameter 009 Large display readout. operation [1] has been chosen.

Description of choice:
If Local not active [0] is selected, it is not possible to
011 Small display readout 1.2
set a reference via parameter 003 Local reference.
(DISPLAY LINE 1.2) In order to enable a shift to Local not active [0],
Value: parameter 002 Local/remote operation must be
See parameter 009 Large display readout set to Remote operation [0].
✭ Motor current [A][6]
Local control and open loop [1] is used if the motor
Function: speed is to be set via parameter 003 Local reference.

Programming
See the functional description given under parameter When this choice is made, parameter 100 Configuration
010 Small display readout. automatically shifts to Speed regulation, open loop [0].

Description of choice: Remote-operated control and open loop [2] functions

See parameter 009 Large display readout. in the same way as Local control and open loop
[1]; however, the variable frequency drive can also
be controlled via the digital inputs.

012 Small display readout 1.3 Local control as parameter 100 [3] is used when the
(DISPLAY LINE 1.3) motor speed is to be set via parameter 003 Local
Value: reference, but without parameter 100 Configuration
See parameter 009 Large display readout automatically shifting to Speed regulation, open loop [0].
✭ Power [kW][8]
Remote-operated control as parameter 100 [4]
Function: works the same way as Local control as parameter
See the functional description given under parameter 100 [3]; however, the variable frequency drive can
010 Small display readout. also be controlled via the digital inputs.

Description of choice: Shifting from Remote operation to Local operation

in parameter 002 Local/remote operation, while this
See parameter 009 Large display readout.
parameter has been set to Remote-operated control
and open loop [1]: The present motor frequency and
direction of rotation will be maintained. If the present
direction of rotation does not respond to the reverse
signal (negative reference), the reference will be set to 0.

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Description of choice:
Shifting from Local operation to Remote operation
in parameter 002 Local/remote control, while If Not active [0] is selected in this parameter,
this parameter has been set to Remote-operated the [JOG]-key will be inactive.
control and open loop [1]: The configuration
selected in parameter 100 Configuration will be
active. The shift will be smooth. 016 Local reverse
(LOCAL REVERSE)
Shifting from Remote control to Local control in
Value:
parameter 002 Local/remote operation, while this
✭Not active (DISABLE) [0]
parameter has been set to Remote-operated control
Active (ENABLE) [1]
as parameter 100 [4]: the present reference will
be maintained. If the reference signal is negative, Function:
the local reference will be set to 0.
In this parameter you can select/deselect the reverse
Shifting from Local operation to Remote operation function on the LCP control panel. The key can only
in parameter 002 Local/remote operation, while be used if parameter 002 Local/remote operation
this parameter has been set to Remote operation: is set to Local operation [1] and parameter 013
The local reference will be replaced by the Localcontrol to Local control, open loop [1] or
remote-operated reference signal. Local control as parameter 100 [3].

Description of choice:
If Disable [0] is selected in this parameter, the
014 Local stop [FWD/REV] key will be disabled. See also parameter
(LOCAL STOP) 200 Output frequency range.
Value:
Not active (DISABLE) [0]
✭Active (ENABLE) [1] 017 Local reset of trip
(LOCAL RESET)
Function:
In this parameter, the local [STOP]-key can be Value:
engaged or disengaged on the control panel Not active (DISABLE) [0]
and on the LCP control panel. ✭Active (ENABLE) [1]

Description of choice: Function:

If Not active [0] is selected in this parameter, In this parameter, the reset function on the control
the [STOP]-key will be inactive. panel can be engaged/disengaged.

NOTE Description of choice:

If Not active [0] is selected, the motor cannot If Not active [0] is selected in this parameter, the
be stopped by means of the [STOP]-key. reset function will be inactive.

NOTE
Select Not active [0], only if an external reset
015 Local jog
signal has been connected via the digital inputs.
(LOCAL JOGGING)
Value:
✭Not active (DISABLE) [0] 018 Lock for data changes
Active (ENABLE) [1] (DATA CHANGE LOCK)
Function: Value:
In this parameter, the jog function on the LCP control ✭Not locked (NOT LOCKED) [0]
panel can be engaged/disengaged. Locked (LOCKED) [1]

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Function:
In this parameter, it is possible to ’lock’ the controls NOTE
to disable data changes via the control keys. In remote operation (parameter 002
Local/remote operation) the start/stop state at
Description of choice: the time of electrical connection will depend
If Locked [1] is selected, data changes in the on the external control signals. If Pulse start [8] is
parameters cannot be made; however, it will selected in parameter 302 Digital input, the motor will
still be possible to make data changes via serial remain stopped after electrical connection.
communication. Parameter 009-012 Display readout
can be changed via the control panel.
020 Hand operation
(HAND OPERATION)
Value:
019 Operating mode at power-up, local
✭Not active (DISABLE) [0]
operation
Active (ENABLE) [1]
(POWER UP ACTION)
Value: Function:
Auto restart, use saved reference In this parameter you can select whether it should be
(AUTO RESTART) [0] possible or not to switch between Auto- and Hand
✭Forced stop, use saved reference mode. In Auto mode the variable frequency drive is
(LOCAL=STOP) [1] controlled by external signals whereas the variable
Forced stop, set ref. to 0 frequency drive in Hand mode is controlled via a local
(LOCAL=STOP, REF=0) [2] reference directly from the control unit.

Function: Description of choice:

Setting of the required operating mode when the If Not active [0] is selected in this parameter, the Hand
electrical voltage is engaged This function can only mode function will be inactive. If Active [1] is selected

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be active if Local operation [1] has been selected in you can switch between Auto- and Hand mode. For
parameter 002 Local/remote operation. further information, see the Control Unit section.

Description of choice:
Auto restart, use saved ref. [0] is selected if the variable
024 User-defined Quick Menu
frequency drive is to start using the local reference (set
(USER QUICK MENU)
in parameter 003 Local reference) and the start/stop
state given via the control keys immediately prior Value:
to the electrical voltage being cut out. ✭Not active (DISABLE) [0]
Forced stop, use saved ref. [1] is selected if the variable Active (ENABLE) [1]
frequency drive is to remain stopped when the electrical
Function:
voltage is engaged, until the [START]-key is activated.
In this parameter you can select the standard
After a start command the motor speed is ramped up to
setup of the Quick menu key on the control panel
the saved reference in parameter 003 Local reference.
and the LCP 2 control panel.
Forced stop, set ref. to 0 [2] is selected if the
Using this function, in parameter 025 Quick Menu
variable frequency drive is to remain stopped when
setup the user can select up to 20 parameters
the electrical voltage is cut back in. Parameter
for the Quick Menu key.
003 Local reference is to be zeroed.
Description of choice:
If not active [0] is selected, the standard setup
of the Quick Menu key is active.

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If Active [1] is selected, the user-defined

Quick Menu is active.

025 Quick Menu setup

(QUICK MENU SETUP)
Value:
[Index 1 - 20] Value: 0 - 999 ✭ 000

Function:
In this parameter you define which parameters are
required in the Quick Menu when parameter 024
User-defined Quick Menu is set to Active [1].´
Up to 20 parameters can be selected for the
user-defined Quick Menu.

NOTE
Please note that this parameter can only be set
using an LCP 2 control panel. See Order form.

Description of choice:
The Quick Menu is set up as follows:
1. Select parameter 025 Quick Menu setup
and press [CHANGE DATA].
2. Index 1 indicates the first parameter in Quick
Menu. You can scroll between the index numbers
using the [+ / -] keys. Select Index 1.
3. Using [< >] you can scroll between the
three figures. Press the [<] key once ad
the last number in the parameter number
can be selected using the [+ / -] keys.
Set Index 1 to 100 for parameter 100 Configuration.
4. Press [OK] when Index 1 has been set to 100.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 until all parameters required
have been set to the Quick Menu key.
6. Press [OK] to complete the Quick Menu setup.
If parameter 100 Configuration is selected at Index
1, Quick Menu will start with this parameter every
time Quick Menu is activated.

Please note that parameter 024 User-defined Quick

Menu and parameter 025 Quick Menu setup are reset
to the factory setting during initialisation.

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■ Load and Motor 101 Torque characteristic

(TORQUE CHARACT)
100 Configuration Value:
(CONFIGURATION) ✭Constant torque
Value: (CONSTANT TORQUE) [1]
✭Speed control, open loop Variable torque low
(SPEED OPEN LOOP) [0] (TORQUE: LOW) [2]
Speed control, closed loop Variable torque medium
(SPEED CLOSED LOOP) [1] (TORQUE: MED) [3]
Process control, closed loop Variable torque high
(PROCESS CLOSED LOOP) [3] (TORQUE: HIGH) [4]
Variable torque low with CT start
Function: (VT LOW CT START) [5]
This parameter is used to select the configuration Variable torque medium with CT start
to which the variable frequency drive is to be (VT MED CT START) [6]
adapted. This makes adaptation to a given application Variable torque high with CT start
simple, since the parameters not used in a given (VT HIGH CT START) [7]
configuration are hidden (not active). Special motor mode
(SPECIAL MOTOR MODE) [8]
Description of choice:
If Speed control, open loop [0] is selected, normal
CT = Constant torque
speed control is obtained (without feedback
signal) with automatic load and slip compensation Function:
to ensure a constant speed at varying loads. This parameter enables a choice of principle
Compensations are active, but may be disabled in for adaptation of the U/f ratio of the variable
parameter 134 Load compensation and parameter frequency drive to the torque characteristic of
136 Slip compensation as required.

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the load. See par. 135 U/f ratio.
If Speed control, closed loop [1] is selected, better Description of choice:
speed accuracy is obtained. A feedback signal must
If Constant torque [1] is selected, a load-dependent U/f
be added, and the PID regulator must be set in
characteristic is obtained, in which output voltage and
parameter group 400 Special functions.
output frequency are increased at increasing loads in
If Process control, closed loop [3] is selected, the order to maintain constant magnetization of the motor.
internal process regulator is activated to enable precise
Select Variable torque low [2], Variable torque
control of a process in relation to a given process
medium [3] or Variable torque high [4], if the load
signal. The process signal can be set to the relevant
is square (centrifugal pumps, fans).
process unit or as a percentage. A feedback signal
Variable torque - low with CT start [5], - medium with
must be added from the process and the process
CT start [6] or high with CT start [7], are selected if
regulator must be set in parameter group 400 Special
you need a greater breakaway torque than can be
functions. Process closed loop is not active if a
achieved with the three first characteristics.
DeviceNet card is mounted and Instance 20/70 or
21/71 is chosen in parameter 904 Instance types. NOTE
Load and slip compensation are not active
if variable torque or special motor mode
have been selected.

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North American HP to kW
Conversion Chart
HP kW
1/2 0.37
3/4 0.55
1 0.75
1 1/2 1.1
2 1.5
3 2.2
4 3.0
5 4
7 1/2 5.5
Select Special motor mode [8], if a special U/f setting 10 7.5
is needed that is to be adapted to the present
motor. The break points are set in parameters
423-428 Voltage/frequency .
103 Motor voltage UM,N
(MOTOR VOLTAGE)
NOTE Value:
If a value set in the name-plate parameters For 200 V units: 50 - 999 V ✭ 230 V
102-106 is changed, parameters 108 Stator
resistance and 109 Stator reactance change
automatically. Enter motor name plate data in For 400 V units: 50 - 999 V ✭ 400 V
sequence from parameter 102 to 106. The relationship
between values are interdependent. Function:
This is where to set the rated motor voltage.
102 Motor power PM,N
(MOTOR POWER) Description of choice:
Select a value that corresponds to the nameplate
Value:
data on the motor, regardless of the adjustable
0.25 - 22 kW ✭ Depends on unit
frequency drive’s AC line voltage.
Function:
Here you must set a power value [kW] PM,N,
corresponding to the motor’s rated power. 104 Motor frequency fM,N

Description of choice: (MOTOR FREQUENCY)

Set a value that matches the nameplate data on the Value:
motor. Settings between one size below and one 24-1000 Hz ✭ 50 Hz
size over the factory setting are possible.
Function:
This is where to select the rated motor frequency fM,N.

Description of choice:
Select a value that corresponds to the nameplate
data on the motor.

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105 Motor current IM,N - For AMT to define the motor parameters
(MOTOR CURRENT) acccurately, the correct nameplate data for the
Value: motor connected to the adjustable frequency drive
0,01 - IMAX ✭ Depends on choice of motor must be keyed into parameters 102 to 106.
- Alarms will appear in the display if faults arise
Function: during tuning of the motor. See Warnings/alarms
The nominal, rated current of the motor IM,N forms part messages in this manual.
of the variable frequency drive calculation of features - As a rule, the AMT function can measure the RS
such as torque and motor thermal protection. values for motors that are 1-2 sizes larger or smaller
than the adjustable frequency drive’s nominal size.
Description of choice: - If you wish to interrupt automatic motor tuning,
Set a value that corresponds to the nameplate data press the [STOP/RESET] key.
on the motor. Set the motor current IM,N taking
into account whether the motor is star-connected
Y or delta-connected .
NOTE
AMT may not be performed on motors
connected in parallel, nor may setup changes
106 Rated motor speed be made while AMT is running.
(MOTOR NOM. SPEED)
See Automatic motor tuning in this manual
Value:
for the AMT procedure.
100 - fM,N x 60 (max. 60000 rpm)
✭ Depends on parameter 102 Motor power, PM,N Description of choice:
Select Optimization on [2] as part of the AMT
Function:
procedure if you want the adjustable frequency drive
This is where to set the value that corresponds
to perform automatic motor tuning.
to the rated motor speed nM,N that can be seen

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from the nameplate data.

Description of choice: 108 Stator resistance RS

Select a value that corresponds to the nameplate (STATOR RESISTAN)
data on the motor. Value:
NOTE 0.000 - [Link]
The max. value equals fM,N x 60. fM,N to be set ✭ Depends on choice of motor
in parameter 104 Motor frequency, fM,N.
Function:
After setting of parameters 102-106 Nameplate data,
a number of adjustments of various parameters is
107 Automatic motor tuning, AMT
carried out automatically, including stator resistance
(AUTO MOTOR TUN.) RS. A manually entered RS must apply to a cold
Value: motor. The shaft performance can be improved by
✭Optimisation off (AMT OFF) [0] fine-tuning RS and XS, see procedure below.
Optimisation on (AMT START) [2]
NOTE
Function: Parameters 108 Stator resistance RS and 109
Stator reactance XS are normally not to be
NOTE changed if nameplate data has been set.
AMT is not possible on VLT 2880-82.
Description of choice:
RS can be set as follows:

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Function:
1. Use the factory settings of RS which the adjustable It is possible to optimize the resonance damping
frequency drive itself chooses on the basis in CT mode. The grade of the influence is
of the motor nameplate data. adjusted in this parameter.
2. The value is stated by the motor supplier. The value may be set between 0% (OFF) and 100%.
3. The value is obtained through manual 100% corresponds to 50% reduction of U/F ratio.
measurements: RS can be calculated by measuring Default value is OFF.
the resistance RPHASE-PHASE between two phase
terminals. Where RPHASE-PHASE is lower than 1-2 Internal settings (fixed):
Ohms (typical for motors > 7.5 HP, 400 V), a special The resonance filter is active from 10% of
Ohm-meter should be used (Thomson-bridge or nominal speed and above.
similar). RS = 0.5 x RPHASE-PHASE. In this case 5Hz and above.
4. RS is set automatically when AMT has been Speed to go from 0 to nominal flux level: 500ms
completed. See parameter 107 Auto motor tuning. Speed to go from nominal to 0 flux level: 500 ms

Description of functionality:
109 Stator reactance XS The filter monitors the active motor current and
(STATOR REACTANCE) changes the motor voltage according to the
Value: figure below. The filter reacts on levels referring
0.00 - X,XX to the nominal motor current.
✭ Depends on choice of motor

Function:
After setting of parameters 102-106 Nameplate data,
a number of adjustments of various parameters
are made automatically, including stator reactance
XS. The shaft performance can be improved by
fine-tuning RS and XS, see procedure below.

Description of choice:
XS can be set as follows:

1. The value is stated by the motor supplier.

2. The value is obtained through manual measurements
XS is obtained by connecting a motor to electrical
current and measuring the phase-phase voltage
UM and the idle current .
If the active motor current is below 10%, the motor
voltage will be decreased by the speed mentioned
3. Use the factory settings of XS which the variable
frequency drive itself chooses on the basis above until the voltage reaches the setting for Par. 117.
If the active motor current comes over 20% the voltage
of the motor nameplate data.
will be increased by the above-mentioned speed. If the
active motor current reaches 40% the motor voltage
117 Resonance damping will be increased immediately to normal motor voltage.
(RESONANCE DAMPING) The reduction in motor voltage depends on
the parameter 117 setting.
Value:
OFF 100 [OFF 100] Description of choice:
✭Off [OFF] Set the grade of Motor current [Imact] influence
on the U/F ratio between 0% (OFF) and 100%.

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100% corresponds to 50% reduction of U/F Function:

ratio. Default value is OFF. This is where to choose the required mode during the
start delay time (parameter 120 Start delay time).

Description of choice:
119 High start torque
Select DC hold during start delay time [0] to energize
(HIGH START TORQ.) the motor with a DC hold voltage during the start delay
Value: time. Set voltage in parameter 137 DC hold voltage.
0.0 - 0.5 sec. ✭ 0.0 sec.
Choose DC brake during start delay time [1] to energize
Function: the motor with a DC brake voltage during the start delay
To ensure a high start torque approx. 1.8 x IINV. can be time. Set voltage in parameter 132 DC brake voltage.
permitted for max. 0.5 sec. The current is, however,
Choose Coasting during start delay time [2] and the
limited by the variable frequency drive’s (inverter’s)
motor will not be controlled by the variable frequency
safety limit. 0 sec. corresponds to no high start torque.
drive during the start delay time (inverter turned off).
Description of choice:
Choose Start frequency/voltage clockwise [3] to
Set the necessary time for which a high start
obtain the function described in parameter 130
torque is required.
Start frequency and 131 Voltage at start during start
delay time. Regardless of the value assumed by
the reference signal, the output frequency equals
120 Start delay the setting in parameter 130 Start frequency and
(START DELAY) the output voltage will correspond to the setting
Value: in parameter 131 Voltage at start .
0.0 - 10.0 sec. ✭ 0.0 sec. This functionality is typically used in hoist applications.
It is used in particular in applications in which a cone
Function: anchor motor is applied, where the direction of rotation

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This parameter enables a delay of the start-up time is to start clockwise followed by the reference direction.
after the conditions for start have been fulfilled.
Select Start frequency/voltage in reference direction
When the time has passed, the output frequency
[4] to obtain the function described in parameter
will start by ramping up to the reference.
130 Start frequency and 131 Voltage at start
Description of choice: during the start delay time.
Set the necessary time before commencing The direction of rotation of the motor will always
to accelerate. follow in the reference direction. If the reference signal
equals zero, the output frequency will equal 0 Hz,
while the output voltage will correspond to the setting
in parameter 131 Voltage at start. If the reference
121 Start function
signal is different from zero, the output frequency will
(START FUNCTION)
equal parameter 130 Start frequency and the output
Value: voltage will equal parameter 131 Voltage at start. This
DC hold during start delay time functionality is used typically for hoist applications with
(DC HOLD/DELAY TIME) [0] counterweight. It is used in particular for applications
DC brake during start delay time in which a cone anchor motor is applied. The cone
(DC BRAKE/DELAY TIME) [1] anchor moto r can break away using parameter 130
✭Coasting during start delay time Start frequency and parameter 131 Voltage at start.
(COAST/DELAY TIME) [2]
Start frequency/voltage clockwise
(CLOCKWISE OPERATION) [3]
Start frequency/voltage in reference direction
(VERTICAL OPERATION) [4]
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122 Function at stop 126 DC brake time

(FUNCTION AT STOP) (DC BRAKING TIME)
Value: Value:
✭Coasting (COAST) [0] 0 - 60 sec. ✭ 10 sec
DC hold (DC HOLD) [1]
Function:
Function: In this parameter, the DC brake time is set at which
This is where to choose the function of the variable parameter 132 DC brake voltage is to be active.
frequency drive after the output frequency has become
Description of choice:
lower than the value in parameter 123 The min.
frequency for activation of function at stop or after Set the required time.
a stop command and when the output frequency
has been ramped down to 0 Hz.
127 DC brake cut-in frequency
Description of choice:
(DC BRAKE CUT-IN)
Select Coasting [0] if the variable frequency drive is
Value:
to ’let go’ of the motor (inverter turned off).
0.0 (OFF) - par. 202
Select DC hold [1] if parameter 137 DC hold Output frequency high limit, fMAX ✭ OFF
voltage is to be activated.
Function:
In this parameter, the DC brake cut-in frequency
is set at which the DC brake is to be activated in
123 Min. frequency for activation of connection with a stop command.
function at stop
([Link]) Description of choice:
Value: Set the required frequency.
0,1 - 10 Hz ✭ 0,1 Hz

Function:
128 Thermal motor protection
In this parameter, the output frequency is set at
([Link] PROTEC)
which the function selected in parameter 122
Function at stop is to be activated. Value:
✭No protection (NO PROTECTION) [0]
Description of choice: Thermistor warning
Set the required output frequency. (THERMISTOR WARN) [1]
Thermistor trip (THERMISTOR TRIP) [2]
NOTE ETR warning 1 (ETR WARNING 1) [3]
If parameter 123 is set higher than parameter ETR trip 1 (ETR TRIP 1) [4]
130, then the start delay function (parameter
ETR warning 2 (ETR WARNING 2) [5]
120 and 121) will be skipped.
ETR trip 2 (ETR TRIP 2) [6]
NOTE ETR warning 3 (ETR WARNING 3) [7]
If parameter 123 is set too high, and DC ETR trip 3 (ETR TRIP 3) [8]
hold has been chosen in parameter 122, ETR warning 4 (ETR WARNING 4) [9]
the output frequency will jump to the value ETR trip 4 (ETR TRIP 4) [10]
in parameter 123 without ramping up. This may
Function:
cause an overcurrent warning / alarm.
The adjustable frequency drive can monitor the
motor temperature in two different ways:

- Via a PTC thermistor that is mounted on the motor.

The thermistor is connected between terminal 50
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(+10V) and one of the digital input terminals 18, 19, You can also program the adjustable frequency drive
27 or 29. See parameter 300 Digital inputs. to give a warning signal via one of the digital outputs.
- Thermal load calculation (ETR - Electronic Select ETR Trip 1-4 if you want a trip when the motor
Thermal Relay), based on present load and is overloaded according to the calculations.
time. This is compared with the rated motor
current IM,N and rated motor frequency f M,N. NOTE
The calculations take into account the need for This function cannot protect the individual
lower loading at low speeds due to the motor’s motors in the case of motors linked in parallel.
internal ventilation being reduced.

130 Start frequency

(START FREQUENCY)
Value:
0.0 - 10.0 Hz ✭ 0.0 Hz

Function:
The start frequency is active for the time set in
parameter 120 Start delay, after a start command.
The output frequency will ’jump’ to the next preset
frequency. Certain motors, such as conical anchor
motors, need an extra voltage/start frequency
(boost) at start to disengage the mechanical brake.
To achieve this parameters 130 Start frequency
ETR functions 1-4 do not begin to calculate the load and 131 Initial voltage are used.
until you switch to the Setup in which they have been Description of choice:
selected. This means that you can use the ETR function
Set the required start frequency. It is a precondition
even when changing between two or more motors.

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that parameter 121 Start function, is set to
NOTE Start frequency/voltage clockwise [3] or Start
The electronic thermal relay (ETR) in UL frequency voltage in reference direction [4] and
listed VLTs provides Class 20 motor overload that in parameter 120 Start delay a time is set
protection in accordance with the NEC in and a reference signal is present.
single motor applications when parameter 128
NOTE
is set for "ETR TRIP" and parameter 105 Motor
If parameter 123 is set higher than parameter
current is set for rated motor current.
130, the start delay function (parameter
Description of choice: 120 and 121) will be skipped.
Select No protection [0] if you do not want a warning
or trip when a motor is overloaded. 131 Initial voltage
Select Thermistor warning [1] if you want a warning
(INITIAL VOLTAGE)
when the connected thermistor becomes too warm.
Select Thermistor trip [2] if you want a trip when the Value:
connected thermistor becomes too warm. 0.0 - 200.0 V ✭ 0.0 V
Select ETR WARNING if you want a warning when the
Function:
motor is overloaded according to the calculations.
Initial voltage is active for the time set in parameter
You can also program the adjustable frequency drive
120 Start delay , after a start command. This
to give a warning signal via the digital output.
parameter can be used for example for lifting/dropping
Select ETR Trip if you want a trip when the motor is
applications (conical anchor motors).
overloaded according to the calculations.
Select ETR warning 1-4 if you want a warning when
the motor is overloaded according to the calculations.
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Description of choice: Description of choice:

Set the required voltage necessary to cut out the The factory setting will be suitable for must
mechanical brake. It is assumed that parameter applications, the value may need to be increase
121 Start function, is set to Start frequency/voltage gradually for high torque application.
clockwise [3] or Start frequency/voltage in reference
direction [4] and that in parameter 120 Start delay a Warning: If the use of start voltage
time is set, and that a reference signal is present. is exaggerated, this may lead to
over-energizing and overheating of the
motor and the variable frequency drive may cut out.

132 DC brake voltage

(DC BRAKE VOLTAGE) 134 Load compensation
Value: (LOAD COMPENSATIO)
0 - 100% of max. DC brake voltage ✭ 0% Value:
0.0 - 300.0% ✭ 100.0%
Function:
In this parameter, the DC brake voltage is set which is Function:
to be activated at stop when the DC brake frequency In this parameter, the load characteristic is set. By
set in parameter 127 DC brake cut-in frequency is increasing the load compensation, the motor is given an
reached, or if DC braking inverse is active via a digital extra voltage and frequency supplement at increasing
input or via serial communication. Subsequently, loads. This is used e.g. in motors/applications in
the DC brake voltage will be active for the time which there is a big difference between the full-load
set in parameter 126 DC brake time. current and idle-load current of the motor.

Description of choice: NOTE

To be set as a percentage value of the max. DC If this value is set too high, the variable frequency
brake voltage, which depends on the motor. drive may cut out because of overcurrent.

Description of choice:

133 Start voltage If the factory setting is not adequate, load

compensation must be set to enable the motor
(START VOLTAGE)
to start at the given load.
Value:
0.00 - 100.00 V ✭ Depends on unit Warning: Should be set to 0% in
connection with synchronous and
Function: parallel-coupled motors and in the
A higher start torque can be obtained by increasing case of quick load changes. Too high load
the start voltage. Small motors (< 1.0 HP) normally compensation may lead to instability.
require a high start voltage.

135 U/f-ratio
(U/F RATIO)
Value:
0.00 - 20.00 at Hz ✭ Depends on unit

Function:
This parameter enables a linear shift in the ratio
between output voltage (V) and output frequency
(f) to ensure correct energizing of the motor and

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thus optimum dynamics, accuracy and efficiency. 138 Brake cut out value
The V/f-ratio only affects the voltage characteristic if (BRAKE CUT OUT)
Constant torque [1] has been selected in parameter Value:
101 Torque characteristic . 0.5 - 132.0/1000.0 Hz ✭ 3.0 Hz
Description of choice: Function:
Change the V/f-ratio only if it is not possible to set Select the frequency at which the external brake is
the correct motor data in parameters 102-109. released, via the output defined in parameter 323 Relay
The value programmed in the factory settings output 1-3 or 341 Digital output, terminal 46.
is based on idle operation.
Description of choice:
Set the required frequency.
136 Slip compensation
(SLIP COMP.)
Value: 139 Brake cut in frequency
-500 - +500% of rated slip compensation (BRAKE CUT IN)
✭ 100% Value:
0.5 - 132.0/1000.0 Hz ✭ 3.0 Hz
Function:
Slip compensation is calculated automatically, on Function:
the basis of such data as the rated motor speed Select the frequency at which the external brake
nM,N. In this parameter, the slip compensation can be is activated; this takes place via the output
fine-tuned, thereby compensating for tolerances on defined in parameter 323 Relay output 1-3 or
the value for nM,N. Slip compensation is only active if 341 Digital output terminal 46.
a selection has been made of Speedregulation, open
loop [0] in parameter 100 Configuration and Constant Description of choice:
Set the required frequency.

Programming
torque [1] in parameter 101 Torque characteristic.

Description of choice:
Key in a % value.
140 Current, minimum value
(CURRENT MIN VAL)
Value:
137 DC hold voltage 0 % of Inom - 100 % of Inom ✭ 0 %
(DC HOLD VOLTAGE)
Value: Function:
0 - 100% of max. DC hold voltage ✭ 0% This is where the user selects the minimum motor
current running for the mechanical brake to be
Function: released. Current monitoring is only active from stop
This parameter is used to keep the motor until the point when the brake is released.
(holding torque) at start/stop.
Description of choice:
Description of choice: This is an extra safety precaution, aimed at
This parameter can only be used if a selection has guaranteeing that the load is not lost during start
been made of DC hold in parameter 121 Start of a lifting/lowering operation.
function or 122 Function at stop . To be set as
a percentage value of the max. DC hold voltage,
which depends on the choice of motor.

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142 Leakage reactance XL

NOTE
(LEAK. REACTANCE) If Always switched off [2] is selected in
Value: combination with high switch frequency,
0.000 - XXX,XXX long motor cables or high output power, the
✭ Depends on choice of motor adjustable frequency drive’s life span is reduced. This
applies in particular to 1.5, 2, 4 and 5 HP units.
Function:
After setting of parameters 102-106 Nameplate data,
a number of adjustments of various parameter is 144 Gain AC brake
made automatically, including the leakage reactance (GAIN AC BRAKE)
XL. The shaft performance can be improved by Value:
fine-tuning the leakage reactance XL. 1.00 - 1.50 ✭ 1.30
NOTE
Function:
Parameter 142 The leakage reactance XL is
This parameter is used to set the AC brake. Using par.
normally not to be changed if the nameplate
144 it is possible to adjust the size of the generator
data have been set, parameters 102-106.
torque that can be applied to the motor without the
Description of choice: intermediate circuit voltage exceeding the warning level.
XL can be set as follows: Description of choice:
1. The value is stated by the motor supplier. The value is increased if a greater possible brake
2. Use the factory settings of XL which the variable torque is required. If 1.0 is selected, this corresponds
frequency drive itself chooses on the basis to the AC brake being inactive.
of the motor nameplate data.
NOTE
If the value in par. 144 is increased, the
143 Internal fan control motor current will simultaneously increase
significantly when generator loads are applied.
(FAN CONTROL)
The parameter should therefore only be changed if
Value:
it is guaranteed during measurement that the motor
✭Automatic (AUTOMATIC) [0]
current in all operating situations will never exceed the
Always switched on (ALWAYS ON) [1]
maximum permitted current in the motor. Please note:
Always switched off (ALWAYS OFF) [2]
that the current cannot be read out from the display.
Function:
This parameter can be set so that the internal fan is
146 Reset voltage vector
automatically switched on and off. You can also set the
(RESET VECTOR)
internal fan to be permanently switched on or off.
Value:
Description of choice: *Off (OFF) [0]
If Automatic [0] is selected, the internal fan is switched Reset (RESET) [1]
on or off depending on the ambient temperature and
the loading of the adjustable frequency drive. Function:
If Always switched on [1] or Always switched off When the voltage vector is reset it is set to the same
[2] is selected, the internal fan will be permanently starting point each time a new process commences.
switched on or off, respectively. Description of choice:
Select reset (1) when running unique processes each
time they arise. This will enable repetitive precision
when stopping to be improved. Select Off (0) for
example for lifting/lowering operations or synchronous

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motors. It is an advantage that the motor and the

variable frequency drive are always synchronized.

Programming

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■ References & Limits 201 Output frequency low limit, fMIN

(MIN OUTPUT FREQ)
200 Output frequency range Value:
(OUT FREQ. RNG/ROT) 0.0 - fMAX ✭ 0.0 Hz
Value:
✭Only clockwise, 0 - 132 Hz Function:
(132 HZ CLOCKWISE) [0] In this parameter, a minimum motor frequency limit can
Both directions, 0 - 132 Hz be selected that corresponds to the minimum speed
(132 HZ BOTH DIRECT) [1] at which the motor is allowed to run. If Both directions
Anti-clockwise only, 0 - 132 Hz has been selected in parameter 200 Output frequency
(132 HZ COUNTER CLOCK) range, the minimum frequency is of no significance.
[2]
Clockwise only, 0 - 1000 Hz Description of choice:
(1000 HZ CLOCK WISE) [3]
The value chosen can range from 0.0 Hz to
Both directions, 0 - 1000 Hz
the frequency set in parameter 202 Output
(1000 HZ BOTH DIRECT) [4]
frequency high limit, fMAX.
Counter-clockwise only, 0 - 1000 Hz
(1000 HZ COUNTER CLOCK) [5]

Function: 202 Output frequency high limit, fMAX

This parameter guarantees protection against (MAX. OUTPUT FREQ)
unwanted reverse. Furthermore, the maximum output
Value:
frequency can be selected that is to apply regardless
fMIN - 132/1000 Hz (par. 200 Output frequency range)
of the settings of other parameters. This parameter
✭ 132 Hz
has no function if Process regulation, closed loop has
been selected in parameter 100 Configuration. Function:
In this parameter, a maximum output frequency limit
Description of choice:
can be selected that corresponds to the highest
Select the required direction of rotation as well as
speed at which the motor is allowed to run.
the maximum output frequency. Please note that if
Clockwise only [0]/[3] or Counter-clockwise only [2]/[5] NOTE
is selected, the output frequency will be limited to the The output frequency of the variable
range fMIN-fMAX. If Both directions [1]/[4] is selected, frequency drive can never assume a value
the output frequency will be limited to the range ± fMAX higher than 1/10 of the switching frequency
(the minimum frequency is of no significance). (parameter 411 Switching frequency).

Description of choice:
A value can be selected from fMIN to the value chosen
in parameter 200 Output frequency range.

203 Reference range

(REFERENCE RANGE)
Value:
✭Min. reference - Max reference (MIN - MAX) [0]
-Max. reference - Max. reference
(-MAX - +MAX) [1]

Function:
In this parameter you select whether the reference
signal must be positive or whether it can be both
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positive and negative. The minimum limit may be a 205 Maximum reference, RefMAX
negative value, unless in parameter 100 Configuration ([Link])
a selection has been made of Speed regulation, Value:
closed loop. You should select Min ref. - Max. ref. Par. 100 Config. = Open loop [0].
[0], if Process regulation, closed loop [3] has been Par. 204 RefMIN - 1000.000 Hz ✭ 50.000 Hz
selected in parameter 100 Configuration.

Description of choice:
Par. 100 Config. = Closed loop [1]/[3].
Select the required range.
Par. 204 RefMIN - Par. 415 Max. feedback
✭ 50.000 rpm/par 416

204 Minimum reference, RefMIN Function:

([Link]) The maximum reference gives the highest value that
can be assumed by the sum of all references. If Closed
Value:
loop [1]/[3] is selected in parameter 100 Configuration
Par. 100 Config. = Open loop [0].
the maximum reference cannot exceed the value
-100,000.000 - par. 205 RefMAX ✭ 0.000 Hz
in parameter 415 Maximum feedback.
Maximum reference is ignored if the local
Par. 100 Config. = Closed loop [1]/[3].
reference is active.
-Par. 414 Minimum feedback - par. 205 RefMAX
✭ 0.000 rpm/par 416 The reference unit can be defined from the
following table:
Function:
Minimum reference is an expression of the minimum Par. 100 Configuration Unit
possible value of the total of all references. If in Open loop [0] Hz
parameter 100 Configuration, Speed regulation, Speed reg, closed loop [1] rpm
closed loop [1] or Process regulation, closed loop Process reg, closed loop [3] Par. 416

Programming
[3] is selected, the minimum reference is limited by
parameter 414 Minimum feedback. Minimum reference Description of choice:
is ignored if the local reference is active. Maximum reference is set, if the speed of the
motor is to be max. the set value, regardless
The reference unit can be defined from the
of the whether the resulting reference is greater
following table:
than the maximum reference.
Par. 100 Configuration Unit
Open loop [0] Hz
Speed reg, closed loop [1] rpm
206 Ramp type
Process reg, closed loop [3] Par. 416
(RAMP TYPE)

Description of choice: Value:

✭Linear (LINEAR) [0]
The minimum reference is preset if the motor
Sine shaped (S-SHAPED) [1]
has to run at a minimum speed, regardless of
Sine2 shaped (S-SHAPED 2) [2]
whether the resulting reference is 0.
Function:
You can choose between a linear, a sine-shaped
and a sine2-shaped ramp process.

Description of choice:
Select the required ramp type depending on
requirementsfor the acceleration/deceleration process.

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208 Ramp-down time 1

(RAMP DOWN TIME 1)
Value:
0.02 - 3600.00 sec ✭ 3.00 sec (VLT 2803-2875)
10.00 sec (VLT 2880-2882)

Function:
The ramp-down time is the deceleration time
from the rated motor frequency fM,N (parameter
104 Motor frequency, f M,N) to 0 Hz, provided
no overvoltage arises in the inverter because of
generating operation of the motor.

Description of choice:
Set the required ramp-down time.
207 Ramp-up time 1
(RAMP-UP TIME 1)
Value: 209 2 Ramp-up time
0.02 - 3600.00 sec ✭ 3.00 sec (VLT 2803-2875) (2 RAMP-UP TIME)
10.00 sec (VLT 2880-2882) Value:
0.02 - 3600.00 sec. ✭ 3.00 sec (VLT 2803-2875)
Function:
10.00 sec (VLT 2880-2882)
The ramp-up time is the acceleration time from 0
Hz to the rated motor frequency fM,N (parameter Function:
104 Motor frequency, fM,N). It is assumed that the See description of parameter 207 Ramp-up time 1.
output current will not reach the current limit (set
in parameter 221 Current limit ILIM). Description of choice:
Set the required ramp-up time. Shift from ramp 1 to
ramp 2 by activating Ramp 2 via a digital input.

210 2 Ramp-down time

(RAMP DOWN TIME 2)
Value:
0.02 - 3600.00 sec. ✭ 3.00 sec (VLT 2803-2875)
10.00 sec (VLT 2880-2882)

Function:
Description of choice: See description of parameter 208 Ramp-down time 1.
Set the required ramp-up time.
Description of choice:
Set the required ramp-down time. Shift from ramp 1 to
ramp 2 by activating Ramp 2 via a digital input.

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211 Jog ramp time 213 Jog frequency

(JOG RAMP TIME) (JOG FREQUENCY)
Value: Value:
0.02 - 3600.00 sec. ✭ 3.00 sec (VLT 2803-2875) 0.0 - Par. 202 Output frequency high limit, fMAX
10.00 sec (VLT 2880-2882) ✭ 10.0 Hz

Function: Function:
The jog ramp time is the acceleration/deceleration Jog frequency fJOG means a fixed output frequency
time from 0 Hz to the rated motor frequency fM,N that the variable frequency drive supplies to the motor
(parameter 104 Motor frequency, fM,N). It is assumed when the Jog function is activated. Jog can be
that the output current will not reach the current limit activated via the digital inputs, serial communication
(set in parameter 221 Current limit ILIM). or via the LCP control panel, on the condition that
this is active in parameter 015 Local jog.

Description of choice:
Set the required frequency.

214 Reference function

(REF FUNCTION)
Value:
✭Sum (SUM) [0]
Relative (RELATIVE) [1]
The jog ramp time starts if a jog-signal is given External/preset (EXTERNAL/PRESET) [2]
via the LCP control panel, one of the digital inputs
Function:
or the serial communication port.

Programming
It is possible to define how preset references are to
Description of choice: be added to the other references; for this purpose,
Set the required ramp time. use Sum or Relative. It is also possible by using the
External/preset to select whether a shift between
external references and preset references is required.
External reference is the sum of the analog
212 Quick stop ramp-down time references, pulse references and any references
(Q STOP RAMP TIME) from serial communication.
Value:
Description of choice:
0.02 - 3600.00 sec. ✭ 3.00 sec (VLT 2803-2875)
10.00 sec (VLT 2880-2882) If Sum [0] is selected, one of the adjusted
preset references (parameters 215-218 Preset
Function: reference) is summarized as a percentage of
The quick-stop ramp-down time is the deceleration the reference range (RefMIN - RefMAX), added to
time from the rated motor frequency to 0 Hz, provided the other external references.
no overvoltage arises in the inverter because of If Relative [1] is selected, one of the added preset
generating operation of the motor, or if the generated references (parameters 215-218 Preset reference)
current exceeds the current limit in parameter 221 is summarized as a percentage of the sum of
Current limit ILIM. Quick stop is activated via one of present external references.
the digital inputs or the serial communication. If External/preset [2] is selected, it is possible via
a digital input to shift between external references
Description of choice: or preset references. Preset references will be a
Set the required ramp-down time. percentage value of the reference range.

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Description of choice:
NOTE
If Sum or Relative is selected, one of the If Catch up is active via a digital input, the percentage
preset references will always be active. If the value in parameter 219 Catch up/Slow down reference
preset references are to be without influence, will be added to the remote-controlled reference.
they must be set to 0% (factory setting). If Slow down is active via a digital input, the percentage
value in parameter 219 Catch up/Slow down reference
will be deducted from the remote-controlled reference.
215 Preset reference 1 (PRESET REF. 1)
216 Preset reference 2 (PRESET REF. 2)
217 Preset reference 3 (PRESET REF. 3) 221 Current limit, ILIM
218 Preset reference 4 (PRESET REF. 4) (CURRENT LIMIT)
Value: Value:
-100.00% - +100.00% ✭ 0.00% 0 - XXX.X % of par. 105 ✭ 160 %
of the reference range/external reference
Function:
Function: In this parameter, the maximum output current ILIM is
Four different preset references can be programmed set. The factory-set value corresponds to the maximum
in parameters 215-218 Preset reference. output current IMAX. If the current limit is to be used
The preset reference is stated as a percentage of the as motor protection, set the rated motor current. f
reference range (RefMIN - RefMAX) or as a percentage the current limit is set above 100% (the rated output
of the other external references, depending on the current of the variable frequency drive, IINV.), the variable
choice made in parameter 214 Reference function. frequency drive can only handle a load intermittently,
The choice between preset references can be made i.e. for short periods at a time. After the load has been
via the digital inputs or via serial communication. higher than IINV., it must be ensured that for a period the
load is lower than IINV. Please note that if the current
Preset ref., msb Preset ref. lsb
0 0 Preset ref. 1 limit is set at a lower value than IINV., the acceleration
0 1 Preset ref. 2 torque will be reduced to the same extent.
1 0 Preset ref. 3
Description of choice:
1 1 Preset ref. 4
Set the required maximum output current ILIM.

Description of choice:
Set the preset reference(s) that is/are to be the options.
223 Warning: Low current, ILOW
(WARN. CURRENT LO)
Value:
219 Catch up/ Slow down reference
0.0 - par. 224 Warning: High current, IHIGH ✭ 0.0 A
(CATCH UP/SLW DWN)
Value: Function:
0.00 - 100% of the given reference ✭ 0.00% If the output current falls below the preset limit
ILOW a warning is given.
Function: Parameters 223-228 Warning functions are out of
In this parameter, the percentage value can be set function during ramp-up after a start command and
which will either be added to or deducted from after a stop command or during stop. The warning
the remote-controlled references. functions are activated when the output frequency
The remote-controlled reference is the sum of preset reaches the resulting reference. The signal outputs
references, analog references, pulse reference and can be programmed to give a warning signal via
any references from serial communication. terminal 46 and via the relay output.

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Description of choice: 225 Warning: Low frequency, fLOW

The lower signal limit of the output current ([Link]. LOW)
ILOW must be programmed within the normal Value:
working range of the unit. 0.0 - par. 226
Warn.: High frequency, fHIGH ✭ 0.0 Hz

Function:
If the output frequency falls below the preset
limit fLOW, a warning is given.
Parameters 223-228 Warning functions are out of
function during ramp-up after a start command and
after stop command or during stop. The warning
functions are activated when the output frequency
has reached the resulting reference. The signal
outputs can be programmed to give a warning signal
via terminal 46 and via the relay output.

Description of choice:
The lower signal limit of the output frequency fLOW
must be programmed within the normal operating
224 Warning: High current, IHIGH
range of the variable frequency drive. See drawing
(WARN. CURRENT HI) at parameter 223 Warning: Low current, ILOW.
Value:
0 - IMAX ✭ IMAX

Function: 226 Warning: High frequency fHIGH

If the output current exceeds the preset limit ([Link])

Programming
IHIGH a warning is given. Value:
Parameters 223-228 Warning functions do not Par. 200 Frequency range = 0-132 Hz [0]/[1].
work during ramp-up after a start command and par. 225 fLOW - 132 Hz ✭ 132.0 Hz
after stop command or during stop. The warning
functions are activated when the output frequency
has reached the resulting reference. The signal Par. 200 Frequency range = 0-1000 Hz [2]/[3].
outputs can be programmed to give a warning signal par. 225 fLOW - 1000 Hz ✭ 132.0 Hz
via terminal 46 and via the relay output.
Function:
Description of choice: If the output frequency exceeds the preset limit
The output current’s upper signal limit IHIGH must be fHIGH a warning is given.
programmed within the variable frequency drive’s Parameters 223-228 Warning functions do not
normal operating range. See drawing at parameter work during ramp-up after a start command and
223 Warning: Low current, ILOW. after stop command or during stop. The warning
functions are activated when the output frequency
has reached the resulting reference. The signal
outputs can be programmed to give a warning signal
via terminal 46 and via the relay output.

Description of choice:
The output frequency’s upper signal limit fHIGH must
be programmed within the variable frequency drive’s

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normal operating range. See drawing at parameter 229 Frequence bypass, bandwidth
223 Warning: Low current, ILOW. (FREQ BYPASS B.W.)
Value:
0 (OFF) - 100 Hz ✭ 0 Hz
227 Warning: Low feedback, FBLOW
Function:
([Link]. LOW)
Some systems call for some output frequencies
Value:
to be avoided because of mechanical resonance
-100,000.000 - par. 228 Warn.: FBHIGH✭ -4000.000
problems in the system. In parameters 230-231
Frequency bypass these output frequencies can be
Function:
programmed. In this parameter a bandwidth can be
If the feedback signal falls below the preset limit
defined on either side of these frequencies.
FBLOW, a warning is given.
Parameters 223-228 Warning functions are out of Description of choice:
function during ramp-up after a start command and
The frequency set in this parameter will be centered
after a stop command or during stop. The warning
around parameters 230 Frequency bypass 1
functions are activated when the output frequency has
and 231 Frequency bypass 2.
reached the resulting [Link] signal outputs can
be programmed to give a warning signal via terminal 46
and via the relay [Link] unit for feedback in Closed
loop is programmed in parameter 416 Process units. 230 Frequency bypass 1 (FREQ. BYPASS 1)
231 Frequency bypass 2 (FREQ. BYPASS 2)
Description of choice:
Value:
Set the required value within the feedback range 0 - 1000 Hz ✭ 0.0 Hz
(parameter 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN and
415 Maximum feedback, FBMAX). Function:
Some systems call for some output frequencies
to be avoided because of mechanical resonance
228 Warning: High feedback, FBHIGH problems in the system.

([Link] HIGH) Description of choice:

Value: Enter the frequencies to be avoided. See also
Par. 227 Warn.: FBLOW - 100,000.000 ✭ 4000.000 parameter 229 Frequency bypass, bandwidth.

Function:
If the feedback signal gets above the preset
limit FBHIGH, a warning is given.
Parameters 223-228 Warning functions are out of
function during ramp-up after a start command and
after a stop command or during stop. The warning
functions are activated when the output frequency has
reached the resulting reference. The signal outputs can
be programmed to give a warning signal via terminal 46
and via the relay output. The unit for feedback in Closed
loop is programmed in parameter 416 Process units.

Description of choice:
Set the required value within the feedback range
(parameter 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN and
415 Maximum feedback, FBMAX).

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■ Inputs and Outputs

Digital inputs Term. no. 18{su- 19{su- 27 29 33

per}1{/su-
per}1{/su-
per} per}
par. no. 302 303 304 305 307
Value:
No function (NO OPERATION) [0] [0] [0] [0] ✭[0]
Reset RESET [1] [1] [1] [1] [1]
Coasting stop inverse (MOTOR COAST INVERSE) [2] [2] [2] [2] [2]
Reset and coasting inverse (RESET AND COAST INV.) [3] [3] ✭[3] [3] [3]
Quick-stop inverse Quick-stop inverse [4] [4] [4] [4] [4]
DC braking inverse (DC-BRAKE INVERSE) [5] [5] [5] [5] [5]
Stop inverse (STOP INVERSE) [6] [6] [6] [6] [6]
Start Start ✭[7] [7] [7] [7] [7]
Pulse start (LATCHED START) [8] [8] [8] [8] [8]
Reverse Reverse [9] ✭[9] [9] [9] [9]
Reverse and start (START REVERSE) [10] [10] [10] [10] [10]
Start clockwise (ENABLE FORWARD) [11] [11] [11] [11] [11]
Start counter-clockwise (ENABLE REVERSE) [12] [12] [12] [12] [12]
Jog (JOGGING) [13] [13] [13] ✭[13] [13]
Freeze reference Freeze reference [14] [14] [14] [14] [14]
Freeze output frequency (FREEZE OUTPUT) [15] [15] [15] [15] [15]
Speed up (SPEED UP) [16] [16] [16] [16] [16]
Slow down (SPEED DOWN) [17] [17] [17] [17] [17]
Catch-up (CATCH-UP) [19] [19] [19] [19] [19]
Slow-down Slow-down [20] [20] [20] [20] [20]
Ramp 2 (RAMP 2) [21] [21] [21] [21] [21]

Programming
Preset ref, LSB (PRESET REF, LSB) [22] [22] [22] [22] [22]
Preset ref., msb Preset ref., msb [23] [23] [23] [23] [23]
Preset reference on (PRESET REFERENCE ON) [24] [24] [24] [24] [24]
Thermistor (THERMISTOR) [25] [25] [25] [25]
Precise stop, inverse (PRECISE STOP INV.) [26] [26]
Precise start/stop (PRECISE START/STOP) [27] [27]
Pulse reference (PULSE REFERENCE) [28]
Pulse feedback (PULSE FEEDBACK) [29]
Pulse input (PULSE INPUT) [30]
Selection of Setup, lsb Select Setup (lsb) [31] [31] [31] [31] [31]
Selection of Setup, msb (SETUP SELECT MSB) [32] [32] [32] [32] [32]
Reset and start (RESET AND START) [33] [33] [33] [33] [33]
Pulse counter start (PULSE COUNTER START) [34] [34]
1. All functions on terminal 18 and 19 are
controlled by an interrupter, which means that
the repetitive accuracy of the response time is
constant. Can be used for start/stop, setup switch
and especially for changing digital preset, i.e. to
obtain a reproduceable stop point when using
creep speed. For further information see VLT 2800
Precise Stop Instruction, [Link].02.

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Function:
In these parameters 302-307 Digital inputs it is possible
to choose between the different enabled functions
related to the digital inputs (terminals 18-33).

Description of choice:
No operation is selected if the variable frequency drive
is not to react to signals transmitted to the terminal.

Reset resets the variable frequency drive after an

alarm; however, a few alarms cannot be reset (trip Latched start, if a pulse is applied for min. 14 ms, the
locked) without first disconnecting the electrical variable frequency drive will start the motor, provided
supply and reconnecting it. See table under List no stop command has been given. The motor can
of warnings and alarms. Reset is activated on be stopped by briefly activating Stop inverse.
the leading edge of the signal.
Reversing is used for changing the direction of
Coasting stop inverse is used for making the variable rotation of the motor shaft. Logic ’0’ will not lead to
frequency drive "let go" of the motor immediately (output reverse. Logic ’1’ will lead to reverse. The reverse
transistors are "turned off"), which means that the motor signal only changes the direction of rotation, it
runs freely to stop. Logic ’0’ leads to coasting to stop. does not activate the start. Is not active at Process
regulation, closed loop . See also parameter 200
Reset and coasting inverse are used to activate
Output frequency range/direction.
motor coast simultaneously with reset. Logical
’0’ means motor coast stop and reset. Reset Reverse and start is used for start/stop and for reverse
is activated on the falling edge. with the same signal. No active start command is
allowed at the same time. Acts as latch start reverse,
Quick stop inverse is used for activating the quick-stop
provided latch start has been chosen for terminal 18. Is
ramp down set in parameter 212 Quick stop
not active for Process regulation, closed loop. See also
ramp-down time. Logic ’0’ leads to quick stop.
parameter 200 Output frequency range/direction.
DC-braking inverse is used for stopping the motor by
Start clockwise is used if you want the motor shaft only
energizing it with a DC voltage for a given time, see
to be able to rotate clockwise when started. Should
parameters 126, 127 and 132 DC brake. Please note
not be used for Process regulation, closed loop.
that this function is only active if the value in parameter
126 DC braking time and 132 DC brake voltage is Start counterclockwise is used if you want the motor
different from 0. Logic ’0’ leads to DC braking. shaft only to be able to rotate counterclockwise
when started. Should not be used for Process
Stop inverse, a logic ’0’ means that the motor speed
regulation, closed loop. See also parameter 200
is ramped down to stop via the selected ramp.
Output frequency range/direction.
None of the stop commands mentioned
Jog is used to override the output frequency
above are to be used as repair switches.
to the jog frequency set in parameter 213 Jog
Note that the variable frequency drive has
frequency. Jog is active regardless of whether a
more voltage inputs than L1, L2 and L3 when the DC
start command has been given, yet not when Coast
bus terminals are used. Check that all voltage inputs
stop, Quick-stop or DC braking are active.
are disconnected and that the prescribed time (4 mins.)
has passed before repair work is commenced. Freeze reference freezes the present reference.
The reference can now only be changed via
Start is selected if a start/stop command is required.
Speed up and Slow down. If freeze reference
Logic ’1’ = start, logic ’0’ = stop.
is active, it will be saved after a stop command
and in the event of electrical failure.

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Freeze output freezes the present output frequency Preset reference, lsb and Preset reference, msb
(in Hz). The output frequency can now only be makes it possible to select one of the four preset
changed via Speed up and Slow down . references, see the table below:

NOTE
Preset ref. Preset ref. Function
If Freeze output is active the variable
msb lsb
0 0 Preset ref. 1
frequency drive can only be stopped if
0 1 Preset ref. 2
you select Motor coast, Quick stop or
1 0 Preset ref. 3
DC braking via a digital input.
1 1 Preset ref. 4
Speed up and Slow down are selected if digital
control of the speed up/slow down is required. This Preset reference on is used for shifting between
function is only active if Freeze reference or Freeze remote-controlled reference and preset reference.
output frequency has been selected. It is assumed that External/preset [2] has been
If Speed up is active the reference or output frequency selected in parameter 214 Reference function. Logic
will be increased, and if Speed down is active the ’0’ = remote-controlled references are active, logic
reference or output frequency will be reduced. The ’1’ = one of the four preset references is active,
output frequency is changed via the preset ramp as can be seen from the table above.
times in parameters 209-210 Ramp 2.
Thermistor is to be selected if a possibly integrated
One pulse (logic ’1’ minimum high for 14 ms
thermistor in the motor is to be able to stop the
and a minimum break time of 14 ms) will lead
variable frequency drive if the motor overheats.
to a speed change of 0.1 % (reference) or 0.1
The cut-out value is 3 k .
Hz (output frequency). Example:
Term. Term. Freeze ref/ Function
29 33 freeze outp.
0 0 1 No speed change

Programming
0 1 1 Speed up
1 0 1 Slow down
1 1 1 Slow down

Freeze reference can be changed even if the variable

frequency drive has stopped. The reference will also
be saved if the AC lines are disconnected

Catch-up/Slow-down is selected if the reference If a motor features a Klixon thermal switch instead, this
value is to be increased or reduced by a can also be connected to the input. If motors operate
programmable percentage value set in parameter in parallel, the thermistors/thermal switches can be
219 Catch-up/Slow-down reference . connected in series (total resistance lower than 3 k ).
Parameter 128 Motor thermal protection must be
Slow-down Catch-up Function
programmed for Thermistor warning [1] or Thermistor
0 0 Unchanged speed
0 1 Increase by % value trip [2] and the thermistor is to be connected between
1 0 Reduce by % value a digital input and terminal 50 (+ 10 V supply).
1 1 Reduce by % value

Ramp 2 is selected if a shift between ramp 1

(parameters 207-208) and ramp 2 (parameters
209-210) is required. Logic ’0’ leads to ramp 1
and logic ’1’ leads to ramp 2.

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Precise stop, inverse is selected to obtain a high Description of choice:

degree of accuracy when a stop command is repeated. No function [0]. Is selected if the variable frequency
A logic 0 means that the motor speed is ramped drive is not to react to signals connected to the terminal.
down to stop via the selected ramp. Reference [1]. If this function is selected, the reference
can be changed by means of an analog reference
Precise start/stop is selected to obtain a high degree of
signal. If reference signals are connected to more than
accuracy when a start and stop command is repeated.
one input, these reference signals must be added up.
Pulse reference is selected if the reference If a voltage feedback signal is connected, select
signal applied is a pulse train (frequency). 0 Hz Feedback [2] on terminal 53.
corresponds to parameter 204 Minimum reference,
RefMIN. The frequency set in parameter 327 Pulse
reference/feedback corresponds to parameter 309 Terminal 53 Min. scaling
205 Maximum reference RefMAX.
(AI 53 SCALE LOW)
Pulse feedback is selected if the feedback signal Value:
used is a pulse train (frequency). In parameter 0.0 - 10.0 Volt ✭ 0.0 Volt
327 Pulse reference/feedback the maximum
pulse feedback frequency is set. Function:
This parameter is used for setting the signal value
Pulse input is selected if a specific number of pulses that is to correspond to the minimum reference or
must lead to a Precise stop, see parameter 343 the minimum feedback, parameter 204 Minimum
Precise stop and parameter 344 Counter value. reference, RefMIN / 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN.

Selection of Setup, lsb and Selection of Setup, Description of choice:

msb gives the possibility to select one of the Set the required voltage value. For reasons of accuracy,
four setups. It is, however, a condition that compensation should be made for voltage loss in long
parameter 004 is set to Multisetup. signal cables. If the Time out function is to be used
(parameter 317 Time out and 318 Function after time
Reset and start can be used as a start function. If 24
out), the value set must be higher than 1 Volt.
V are connected to the digital input, this will cause
the variable frequency drive to reset and the motor
will ramp up to the preset reference.
310 Terminal 53 Max. scaling
Pulse counter start is used to start a counter stop
(AI 53 SCALE HIGH)
sequence with a pulse signal. The pulse width must at
least be 14 ms and not longer than the count period. Value:
See also parameter 343 and the instruction, MI28CXYY. 0 - 10.0 Volt ✭ 10.0 Volt

Function:
This parameter is used for setting the signal value
308 Terminal 53, analog input voltage that is to correspond to the maximum reference value
(AI [V]53FUNCT.) or maximum feedback, parameter 205 Maximum
Value: reference, RefMAX / 414 Maximum feedback, FBMAX.
No function (NO OPERATION) [0] Description of choice:
✭REFERENCE % (REFERENCE %) [1]
Set the required voltage value. For reasons of
Feedback (FEEDBACK) [2]
accuracy, compensation should be made for
Function: voltage losses in long signal cables.
In this parameter it is possible to select the function
required to be connected to terminal 53. Scaling of the
input signal is made in parameter 309 Terminal 53, min.
scaling and parameter 310 Terminal 53, max. scaling.

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314 Terminal 60, analog input current 316 Terminal 60 Max. scaling
(AI [MA] 60 FUNCT) (AI 60 SCALE HIGH)
Value: Value:
✭No function (NO OPERATION) [0] 0.0 - 20.0 mA ✭ 20.0 mA
REFERENCE % (REFERENCE %) [1]
Feedback (FEEDBACK) [2] Function:
This parameter is used for setting the signal value that
Function: is to correspond to the maximum reference value,
This parameter allows a choice between the parameter 205 Maximum reference value, RefMAX.
different functions available for the input, terminal 60.
Scaling of the input signal is effected in parameter Description of choice:
315 Terminal 60, min. scaling and parameter Set the required current value.
316 Terminal 60, max. scaling.

Description of choice:
317 Time out
No function [0]. Is selected if the variable frequency
(LIVE ZERO TIME O)
drive is not to react to signals connected to the terminal.
Value:
Reference [1]. If this function is selected, the reference
1 - 99 sec. ✭ 10 sec.
can be changed by means of an analog reference
signal. If reference signals are connected to more than Function:
one input, these reference signals must be added up.
If the signal value of the reference or feedback signal
If one current feedback signal is connected, select
connected to one of the input terminals 53 or 60 falls
Feedback [2] on terminal 60.
below 50 % of the minimum scaling for a period longer
than the time set, the function selected in parameter
318 Function after time out will be activated. This
315 Terminal 60 Min. scaling function is only active if in parameter 309 Terminal

Programming
(AI 60 SCALE LOW) 53, min. scaling a value higher than 1 Volt has been
selected, or if in parameter 315 Terminal 60, min.
Value:
scaling a value higher than 2 mA has been selected.
0.0 - 20.0 mA ✭ 0.0 mA
Description of choice:
Function:
In this parameter you can set the signal value that will Set the required time.
correspond to the minimum reference or minimum
feedback, parameter 204 Minimum reference, RefMIN
/ 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN. 318 Function after time out
(LIVE ZERO FUNCT.)
Description of choice:
Value:
Set the required current value. If the Time out function is
✭No operation (NO OPERATION) [0]
to be used (parameter 317 Time out and 318 Function
Freeze output frequency
after time out ) the value set must be higher than 2 mA.
(FREEZE OUTPUT FREQ.) [1]
Stop (STOP) [2]
Jog (JOG) [3]
Max. speed (MAX SPEED) [4]
Stop and trip (STOP AND TRIP) [5]

Function:
This parameter allows a choice of the function to be
activated after the expiration of the Time out (parameter
317 Time out ). If a time-out function occurs at the
same time as a bus time-out function (parameter
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513 Bus time interval function ), the time-out function output the resulting resistance from the equipment
in parameter 318 will be activated. connected may not exceed 500 .

Description of choice: Description of choice:

The output frequency of the variable frequency No function. Is selected if the analog output
drive can be: is not to be used.
- frozen at the present frequency [1]
- overruled to stop [2] External RefMIN - RefMAX 0-20 mA/4-20 mA.
- overruled to jog frequency [3] An output signal is obtained, which is proportional
- overruled to max. output frequency [4] to the resulting reference value in the interval
- overruled to stop with subsequent trip [5] Minimum reference, RefMIN - Maximum reference,
RefMAX (parameters 204/205).

FBMIN-FBMAX 0-20 mA/ 4-20 mA.

319 Analog output terminal 42 An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to the
(AO 42 FUNCTION) feedback value in the interval Minimum feedback, FBMIN
- Maximum feedback, FBMAX (parameter 414/415).
Value:
No function (NO OPERATION) [0] 0-fMAX 0-20 mA/4-20 mA.
External reference min.-max. 0-20 mA An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to
(REF MIN-MAX = 0-20 MA) [1] the output frequency in the interval 0 - fMAX (parameter
External reference min.-max. 4-20 mA 202 Output frequency, high limit, fMAX).
(REF MIN-MAX = 4-20 MA) [2]
Feedback min.-max. 0-20 mA 0 - IINV 0-20 mA/4-20 mA.
(FB MIN-MAX = 0-20 MA) [3] An output signal is obtained, which is proportional
Feedback min.-max. 4-20 mA to the output current in the interval 0 - IINV
(FB MIN-MAX = 4-20 MA) [4]
0 - PM,N 0-20 mA/4-20 mA.
Output frequency 0-max 0-20 mA
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to
(0-FMAX = 0-20 MA) [5]
the present output power. 20 mA corresponds to the
Output frequency 0-max 4-20 mA
value set in parameter 102 Motor power, PM,N.
(0-FMAX = 4-20 MA) [6]
✭Output current 0-IINV 0-20 mA 0 - [Link] 0-20 mA/4-20 mA.
(0-IMAX = 0-20 MA) [7] An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to
Output current 0-IIINV 4-20 mA the present heatsink temperature. 0/4 mA corresponds
(0-PNOM = 4-20 MA) [8] to a heatsink temperature of less than 68 °F (20 °C),
Output power 0-PM,N 0-20 mA and 20 mA corresponds to 212 °F (20 °C).
(0-PNOM = 0-20 MA) [9]
Output power 0-PM,N 4-20 mA
(0-PNOM = 4-20 MA) [10]
323 Relay output 1-3
Inverter temperature 68-212 °F (20-100 °C) 0-20 mA
(RELAY 1-3 FUNCT.)
(TEMP 20-100 C=0-20 MA) [11]
Inverter temperature 68-212 °F (20-100 °C) 4-20 mA Value:
(TEMP 20-100 C=0-20 MA) [12] No function (NO OPERATION) [0]
✭Unit ready (UNIT READY) [1]
Function: Enable/no warning (ENABLE/NO WARNING) [2]
The analog output can be used for stating a process Running (RUNNING) [3]
value. It is possible to choose two types of output Running in reference, no warning
signals 0 - 20 mA or 4 - 20 mA. ( RUN ON REF/NO WARN) [4]
If used as a voltage output (0 - 10 V), a pull-down Running, no warnings
resistor of 500 must be fitted to common (RUNNING/NO WARNING) [5]
(terminal 55). If the output is used as a current Running in reference range, no warnings

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(RUN IN RANGE/ NO WARN) [6] The adjustable frequency drive is ready for operation,
Ready - AC line voltage within range but no start command has been given. No warning.
(RDY NO OVER/UNDERVOL) [7]
Running:
Alarm or warning
A start command has been given. Also active
(ALARM OR WARNING) [8]
during ramp down.
Current higher than current limit, par. 221
(CURRENT LIMIT) [9] Running in reference, no warning:
Alarm (ALARM) [10] The drive is running at reference speed. No warning.
Output frequency higher than fLOW par. 225
(ABOVE FREQUENCY LOW) [11] Running, no warning:
Output frequency lower than fHIGH par. 226 A start command has been given. No warning.
(BELOW FREQUENCY HIGH) [12]
Running in reference range:
Output current higher than ILOW par. 223
The drive is being controlled by a remote reference
(ABOVE CURRENT LOW) [13]
and is running within range.
Output current lower than IHIGH par. 224
(BELOW CURRENT HIGH) [14] Ready - AC line voltage within range:
Feedback higher than FBLOW par. 227 The adjustable frequency drive is ready for use; the
(ABOVE FEEDBACK LOW) [15] control card is receiving a supply voltage; and there
Feedback lower than FBHIGH par. 228 are no active control signals on the inputs. The AC
(UNDER FEEDBACK HIGH) [16] line voltage lies within the voltage limits.
Relay 123 (RELAY 123) [17]
Reversing (REVERSE) [18] Alarm or warning:
Thermal warning (THERMAL WARNING) [19] An alarm or a warning exists in the drive.
Local operation (LOCAL MODE) [20] Current limit:
Out of frequency range par. 225/226
The output current is higher than the value programmed
(OUT OF FREQ RANGE) [22] in parameter 221 Current limit ILIM.

Programming
Out of current range
(OUT OF CURRENT RANGE) [23] Alarm:
Out of feedback range The output is activated by an alarm.
(OUT OF FDBK. RANGE) [24]
Output frequency higher than fLOW:
Mechanical brake control
(MECH. BRAKE CONTROL) The output frequency is higher than the value set in
[25]
parameter 225 Warning: Low frequency, fLOW.
Control word bit 11
(CONTROL WORD BIT 11) [26] Output frequency higher than Flow:
The output frequency is higher than the value set in
Function:
parameter 225 Warning: Low frequency, fLOW.
The relay output can be used for giving the present
status or warning. The relay is a Form C with contacts Output current higher than ILOW:
1 and 3 normally closed. The output is activated The output current is higher than the value set in
when a given condition is fulfilled. parameter 223 Warning: Low current, ILOW.

Description of choice:
No function:
Is selected if the adjustable frequency drive
is not to react to signals.

Unit ready:
The drive’s control card receives a supply voltage
and the drive is ready for operation.

Enable, no warning:

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327 Pulse/reference feedback

(PULSE REF/FB MAX)
Output current lower than IHIGH:
The output current is lower than the value set in Value:
parameter 224 Warning: High current, IHIGH. 150 - 67600 Hz ✭ 5000 Hz

Feedback higher than FBLOW: Function:

The feedback value is higher than the value set in This parameter is used for setting the signal value
parameter 227 Warning: Low feedback, FBLOW. that corresponds to the maximum value set in
parameter 205 Maximum reference, RefMAX or to
Feedback lower than FBHIGH: the maximum feedback value set in parameter
The feedback value is lower than the value set in 415 Maximum feedback, FBMAX.
parameter 228 Warning: High current, IHIGH.
Description of choice:
Relay 123: Set the required pulse reference or pulse feedback
Only used in connection with Profibus. to be connected to terminal 33.
Reversing:
The drive is running in reverse direction.
328 Maximum Pulse 29
Thermal warning:
(MAX PULSE 29)
Above the temperature limit in either the motor or
Value:
the adjustable frequency drive, or from a thermistor
connected to a digital input.
150 - 67600 Hz ✭ 5000 Hz

Local operation: Function:

The output is active when in parameter 002 This parameter is used for setting the signal value
Local/remote operation, Local operation [1] that corresponds to the maximum value set in
has been selected. parameter 205 Maximum reference, RefMAX or to
the maximum feedback value set in parameter
Out of the frequency range: 415 Maximum feedback, FBMAX.
The output frequency is out of the programmed
frequency range in parameters 225 and 226. NOTE
Only relevant for DeviceNet. See MG90BXYY
Out of the current range: for further information.
The motor current is out of the programmed
range in parameters 223 and 224.
341 Digital / pulse output terminal 46
Out of the feedback range:
(DO 46 FUNCTION)
The feedback signal is out of the programmed
range in parameters 227 and 228. Value:
Unit ready (UNIT READY) [0]
Out of the feedback range: Parameter [0] - [20] see parameter 323
The feedback signal is out of the programmed Pulse reference (PULSE REFERENCE) [21]
range in parameters 227 and 228. Parameter [22] - [25] see parameter 323
Pulse feedback (PULSE FEEDBACK) [26]
Mechanical brake control:
Output frequency (PULSE OUTPUTFREQ) [27]
Enables control of an external mechanical brake.
Pulse current (PULSE CURRENT) [28]
Control word bit 11 Pulse power (PULSE POWER) [29]
Relay output 1-3 can be controlled by serial Pulse temperature (PULSE TEMP) [30]
communication protocols that access bit 11
in the control word. Function:
The digital output can be used for giving the present
status or warning. The digital output (terminal 46) gives

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a 24 V DC signal when a given condition is fulfilled. Description of choice:

Terminal can also be used for frequency output. Set the required frequency.
Parameter 342 sets the maximum pulse frequency.

Description of choice:
Pulse reference RefMIN - Ref MAX 343 Precise stop function
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional (PRECISE STOP)
to the resulting reference value in the interval Value:
Minimum reference, Ref MIN - Maximum reference, ✭Precise ramp stop (NORMAL) [0]
RefMAX (parameters 204/205). Counter stop with reset
(COUNT STOP RESET) [1]
Pulse feedback FBMIN-FBMAX .
Counter stop without reset
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to the
(COUNT STOP NO RESET) [2]
feedback value in the interval Minimum feedback, FBMIN
Speed-compensated stop (SPD CMP STOP) [3]
- Maximum feedback, FBMAX (parameter 414/415).
Speed-compensated counter stop with reset
Output frequency 0-fMAX. (SPD CMP CSTOP W. RES) [4]
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to Speed-compensated counter stop without reset
the output frequency in the interval 0 - fMAX (parameter (SPD CMP CSTOP NO RES) [5]
202 Output frequency, high limit, fMAX).
Function:
Pulse current 0 - IINV.. In this parameter you select which stop function is
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional performed in response to a stop command. All six
to the output current in the interval 0 - IINV. data selections contain a precise stop routine, thus
ensuring a high level of repeat accuracy.
Pulse power 0 - PM,N. The selections are a combination of the
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to functions described below.
the present output power. Par. 342 corresponds to the

Programming
value set in parameter 102 Motor power, PM,N. NOTE
Pulse start [8] may not be used together
Pulse temperature 0 - [Link]. with the precise stop function.
An output signal is obtained, which is proportional to
the present heatsink temperature. 0 Hz corresponds Description of choice:
to a heatsink temperature of less than 68 °F (20° C),
Precise ramp stop [0] is selected to achieve high
and 20 mA corresponds to 212 °F (100° C).
repetitive precision at the stopping point.
NOTE Counter stop. Once it has received a pulse start signal
Output terminal 46 is not available on the variable frequency drive runs until the number of
DeviceNet. Minimum output frequency at pulses programmed by the user have been received at
frequency output = 16 Hz input terminal 33. In this way an internal stop signal will
activate the normal ramp down time (parameter 208).
The counter function is activated (starts timing)
342 Terminal 46, max. pulse scaling at the flank of the start signal (when it changes
(DO 46 MAX. PULS) from stop to start).
Value: Speed compensated stop. To stop at precisely
150 - 10000 Hz ✭ 5000 Hz the same point, regardless of the present speed,
a stop signal received is delayed internally when
Function: the present speed is lower than the maximum
This parameter is used for setting the pulse output speed (set in parameter 202).
signal’s maximum frequency.

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Reset. Counter stop and Speed-compensated stop

can be comb ined with or without reset.
Counter stop with reset [1]. After each precise
stop the number of pulses counted during
ramp down 0 Hz is reset.
Counter stop without reset [2]. The number of pulses
counted during ramp down to 0 Hz is deducted
from the counter value in parameter 344.

344 Counter value

(PULSE COUNT PRE.)
Value:
0 - 999999 ✭ 100000 pulses

Function:
In this parameter you can select the counter
value to be used in the integrated precise stop
function (parameter 343).

Description of choice:
The factory setting is 100000 pulses. The highest
frequency (max. resolution) that can be registered
at terminal 33 is 67.6 kHz.

349 Speed comp delay

(SPEED COMP DELAY)
Value:
0 ms - 100 ms ✭ 10 ms

Function:
In this parameter the user can set the system’s
delay time (Sensor, PLC, etc.). If you are running
speed-compensated stop, the delay time at
different frequencies has a major influence on
the way in which you stop.

Description of choice:
The factory setting is 10 ms. This means that it is
assumed that the total delay from the Sensor, PLC
and other hardware corresponds to this setting.

NOTE
Only active for speed-compensated stop.

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■ Special functions Function:

This parameter makes it possible to select whether
400 Brake function reset and restart after a trip are to be manual or
(BRAKE FUNCTION) whether the variable frequency drive is to be reset and
Value: restarted automatically. Furthermore, it is possible
Off (OFF) [0] to select the number of times a restart is to be
Resistor brake (RESISTOR) [1] attempted. The time between each attempt is set
AC brake (AC BRAKE) [4] in parameter 406 Automatic restart time.
Load sharing (LOAD SHARING) [5] Description of choice:
If Manual reset [0] is selected, reset is to be carried
Factory setting depends on unit type. out via the [STOP/RESET] key, a digital input or
serial communication. If the variable frequency drive
Function:
is to carry out an automatic reset and restart after
Resistor brake [1] is selected if the adjustable
a trip, select data value [1], [3] or [10].
frequency drive has an integral brake transistor
If Reset at power-up [11] is selected, the variable
and the brake resistor is connected to terminals
frequency drive will carry out a reset if there has been
81, 82. A higher intermediate circuit voltage is
a fault in connection with the AC line failure.
permitted during braking (generated operation)
when a brake resistor is connected. The motor may start without warning.
AC brake [4] can be selected to improve braking
without using brake resistors. Please note that AC
brake [4] is not as effective as Resistor brake [1].

Description of choice:
406 Automatic restart time
Select Resistor brake [1] if a brake resistor is connected.
(AUTORESTART TIME)
Select AC brake [4] if short-term generated loads occur.
See parameter 144 Gain AC brake to set the brake. Value:

Programming
0 - 10 sec. ✭ 5 sec.
Select Load sharing [5] if this is used.
Function:
NOTE This parameter allows setting of the time from
A change of selection will not become tripping until the automatic reset function begins. It
active until the AC line voltage has been is assumed that automatic reset has been selected
disconnected and reconnected. in parameter 405 Reset function.

Description of choice:
405 Reset function Set the required time.
(RESET MODE)
Value:
✭Manual reset (MANUAL RESET) [0]
409 Trip delay overcurrent, ILIM
Automatic reset x 1
(TRIP DELAY CUR.)
(AUTOMATIC X 1) [1]
Automatic reset x 3 Value:
(AUTOMATIC X 3) [3] 0 - 60 sec. (61=OFF) ✭ OFF
Automatic reset x 10
Function:
(AUTOMATIC X 10) [10]
When the variable frequency drive registers that
Reset at power-up
the output current has reached the current limit
(RESET AT POWER UP) [11]
ILIM (parameter 221 Current limit) and remains
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be used to protect the application, like the ETR Function:

will protect the motor if selected. The parameter must be set to LC-filter connected
if an LC-filter is connected between the adjustable
Description of choice: frequency drive and the motor.
Select how long the variable frequency drive should
maintain the output current at the current limit Description of choice:
ILIM before it disconnects. At OFF parameter 409 Select LC-filter connected [3] when an LC-filter
Trip delay overcurrent, ILIM is not working, i.e. is connected between the adjustable frequency
disconnection will not take place. drive and the motor.

NOTE
When the LC filter is selected, the switching
411 Switching frequency frequency is changed to 4.5 kHz.
(SWITCH FREQ.)
Value:
3000 - 14000 Hz (VLT 2803-75) ✭ 4500 Hz 413 Overmodulation function
3000 - 10000 Hz (VLT 2880-82) ✭ 4500 Hz (OVERMODULATION)
Value:
Function:
Off (OFF) [0]
The set value determines the switching frequency of the
✭On (ON) [1]
inverter. If the switching frequency is changed, this may
help to minimize possible acoustic noise from the motor. Function:
This parameter allows connection of the
NOTE
overmodulation function for the output voltage.
The output frequency of the adjustable
frequency drive can never assume a value Description of choice:
higher than 1/10 of the switching frequency. Off [0] means that there is no overmodulation
of the output voltage, which means that torque
Description of choice:
ripple on the motor shaft is avoided. This can
When the motor is running, the switching frequency
be a good feature, e.g. on grinding machines.
is adjusted in parameter 411 Switching frequency
On [1] means that an output voltage can be obtained
until the frequency has been obtained at which the
which is greater than the AC line voltage (up to 5 %).
motor is as low-noise as possible.

NOTE
The switching frequency is reduced 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN
automatically as a function of the load. (MIN. FEEDBACK)
See Temperature-Dependent Switching
Value:
Frequency under Special Conditions .
-100,000.000 - par. 415 FBMAX ✭ 0.000
When LC-filter connected is selected in parameter
412, the switching frequency is 4.5 kHz. Function:
Parameter 414 Minimum feedback, FBMIN and 415
Maximum feedback, FBMAX are used to scale the
412 Variable switching frequency
display text to make it show the feedback signal in a
(VAR CARRIER FREQ.) process unit proportionally to the signal on the input.
Value:
✭Without LC-filter (WITHOUT LC-FILTER) [2] Description of choice:
LC-filter connected Set the value to be shown on the display as the
(LC-FILTER CONNECTED) [3] minimum feedback signal value on the selected
feedback input (parameters 308/314 Analog inputs).

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415 Maximum feedback, FBMAX Gal/min. (GAL/MIN) [31]

(MAX. FEEDBACK) Ft3/min. (FT3/MIN) [32]
Value: Gal/h (GAL/H) [33]
FBMIN - 100,000.000 ✭ 1500.000 Ft3/h (FT3/H) [34]
Lb/s (LB/S) [35]
Function: Lb/min. (LB/MIN) [36]
See description of parameter 414 Minimum Lb/hour (LB/H) [37]
feedback, FBMIN. Lb ft (LB FT) [38]
Ft/s (FT/S) [39]
Description of choice:
Ft/min. (FT/MIN) [40]
Set the value to be shown on the display when the
maximum feedback has been obtained on the selected Function:
feedback input (parameter 308/314 Analog inputs). Select among different units to be shown on the display.
The unit is read out if an LCP control unit can be
connected, and if Reference [unit] [2] or Feedback [unit]
[3] has been selected in one of parameters 009-012
416 Process units
Display read-out, and in Display mode. The unit is used
(REF/FEEDB. UNIT)
in Closed loop also as a unit for Minimum/Maximum
Value:
reference and Minimum/Maximum feedback.
✭No unit (NO UNIT) [0]
% (%) [1] Description of choice:
ppm (PPM) [2] Select the required unit for the reference/feed-
rpm (RPM) [3] back signal.
bar (BAR) [4]
Cycles/min (CYCLE/MI) [5]
Pulses/s (PULSE/S) [6]
NOTE
Units/s (UNITS/S) [7]
Parameters 417-421 are only used, if in

Programming
Units/min. (UNITS/MI) [8]
parameter 100 Configuration the selection
Units/h (UNITS/H) [9]
made is Speed regulation, closed loop [1].
°C (°C) [10]
Pa (PA) [11] 417 Speed PID proportional gain
l/s (L/S) [12] (SPEED PROP GAIN)
m3/s (M3/S) [13]
Value:
l/min. (L/M) [14]
0.000 (OFF) - 1.000 ✭ 0.010
m3/min. (M3/MIN) [15]
l/h (L/H) [16] Function:
m3/h (M3/H) [17] Proportional gain indicates how many times the
Kg/s (KG/S) [18] fault (deviation between the feedback signal and
Kg/min. (KG/MIN) [19] the setpoint) is to be amplified.
Kg/hour (KG/H) [20]
Tons/min. (T/MIN) [21] Description of choice:
Tons/hour (T/H) [22] Quick regulation is obtained at high amplification,
Metres (M) [23] but if the amplification is too high, the process may
Nm (NM) [24] become unstable in the case of overshooting.
m/s (M/S) [25]
m/min. (M/MIN) [26]
°F (°F) [27]
In wg (IN WG) [28]
gal/s (GAL/S) [29]
Ft3/s (FT3/S) [30]

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418 Speed PID integral time frequencies, limiting the gain may be useful. This
(SPEED INT. TIME) enables obtaining a pure D-gain at low frequencies
Value: and a constant D-gain at higher frequencies.
20.00 - 999.99 ms (1000 = OFF) ✭ 100 ms Description of choice:

Function: Select the required gain limit.

The integral time determines how long the PID
regulator takes to correct the error. The greater
the error, the quicker the integrator frequency 421 Speed PID lowpass filter time
contribution will increase. The integral time is the (SPEED FILT. TIME)
time the integrator needs to achieve the same
Value:
change as the proportional amplification.
20 - 500 ms ✭ 100 ms
Description of choice:
Function:
Quick regulation is obtained through a short integral
Noise in the feedback signal is dampened by a first
time. However, if this time is too short, it can make
order lowpass filter to reduce the noise’s impact on the
the process unstable. If the integral time is long,
regulation. This might be an advantage, e.g. if there is
major deviations from the required reference may
a great amount of noise on the signal. See drawing.
occur, since the process regulator will take long
to regulate if an error has occurred.

419 Speed PID differential time

(SPEED DIFF. TIME)
Value:
0.00 (OFF) - 200.00 ms ✭ 20.00 ms

Function:
The differentiator does not react to a constant error.
It only makes a contribution when the error changes.
The quicker the error changes, the stronger the gain
from the differentiator will be. The contribution is
proportional to the speed at which errors change.

Description of choice:
Quick control is obtained by a long differential time.
However, if this time is too long, it can make the
process unstable. When the differential time is
Description of choice:
0 ms, the D-function is not active.
If a time constant (t) of 100 ms is programmed, the
cut-off frequency for the lowpass filter will be 1/0.1 =
10 RAD/sec., corresponding to (10 / 2 x π) = 1.6 Hz.
420 Speed PID D- gain limit
The PID regulator will then only regulate a feedback
(SPEED D-GAIN LIM) signal that varies with a frequency of less than 1.6 Hz.
Value: If the feedback signal varies by a higher frequency than
5.0 - 50.0 ✭ 5.0 1.6 Hz, it will be dampened by the lowpass filter.

Function:
It is possible to set a limit for the gain provided by the
differentiator. Since the D-gain increases at higher

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423 U1 voltage Description of choice:

(U1 VOLTAGE) Set the output voltage (U2) that is to match the second
Value: output frequency (F2), parameter 426 F2 frequency.
0.0 - 999.0 V ✭ par. 103

Function:
426 F2 frequency
Parameters 423-428 are used when in parameter
(F2 FREQUENCY)
101Torque characteristic a selection has been made
of Special motor characteristic [8]. It is possible to Value:
determine a U/f characteristic on the basis of four Par. 424 F1 frequency - par. 428 F3 frequency
definable voltages and three frequencies. The voltage ✭ Par. 104 Motor frequency
at 0 Hz is set in parameter 133 Start voltage.
Function:
See parameter 423 U1 voltage.

Description of choice:
Set the output frequency (F2) that is to match the
second output voltage (U2), parameter 425 U2 voltage .

427 U3 voltage
(U3 VOLTAGE)
Description of choice: Value:
Set the output voltage (U1) that is to match the first 0.0 - 999.0 V ✭ par. 103
output frequency (F1), parameter 424 F1 frequency.
Function:
See parameter 423 U1 voltage.

Programming
424 F1 frequency Description of choice:
(F1 FREQUENCY) Set the output voltage (U3) that is to match the third
Value: output frequency (F3), parameter 428 F3 frequency .
0.0 - par. 426 F2 frequency
✭ Par. 104 Motor frequency
428 F3 frequency
Function:
(F3 FREQUENCY)
See parameter 423 U1 voltage .
Value:
Description of choice: Par. 426 F2 frequency - 1000 Hz
Set the output frequency (F1) that is to match the first ✭ Par. 104 Motor frequency
output voltage (U1), parameter 423 U1 voltage .
Function:
See parameter 423 U1 voltage.

425 U2 voltage Description of choice:

(U2 VOLTAGE) Set the output frequency (F3) that is to match the third
Value: output voltage (U3), parameter 427 U3 voltage .
0.0 - 999.0 V ✭ par. 103

Function:
See parameter 423 U1 voltage.

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NOTE
NOTE
Parameters 437-444 are only used
If Disable [0] is selected, it will mean that when
if in parameter 100 Configuration a
the deviation changes its sign, the integrator
selection has been made of Process
will first have to integrate down from the level
regulation, closed loop. [3].
obtained as a result of the former error, before any
437 Process PID normal/inverse control change in output frequency occurs.
(PROC NO/INV CTRL)
Value: 439 Process PID start frequency
✭Normal (NORMAL) [0]
(PROC START VALUE)
Inverse (INVERSE) [1]
Value:
Function: fMIN - fMAX (parameter 201/202)
It is possible to choose whether the process regulator ✭ Par. 201 Output frequency, low limit, fMIN
is to increase/reduce the output frequency if there
is a deviation between the reference/setpoint Function:
and the actual process mode. When the start signal comes, the variable frequency
drive will react in the form of Open loop and will not
Description of choice: change to Closed loop until the programmed start
If the variable frequency drive is to reduce frequency is reached. This makes it possible to set a
the output frequency in case the feed- frequency that corresponds to the speed at which the
back signal increases, select Normal [0]. process normally runs, which will enable the required
If the variable frequency drive is to increase the process conditions to be reached sooner.
output frequency in case the feedback signal
Description of choice:
increases, select Inverse [1].
Set the required start frequency.

NOTE
438 Proces PID anti windup If the variable frequency drive is running a the
(PROC ANTI WINDUP) current limit before the required start frequency
is obtained, the process regulator will not be
Value:
activated. For the regulator to be activated anyway, the
Not active (DISABLE) [0]
start frequency must be lower to the required output
✭Active (ENABLE) [1]
frequency. This can be done during operation.
Function:
It is possible to select whether the process regulator is
440 Proces PID proportioanl gain
to continue regulating on a deviation even if it is not
possible to increase/reduce the output frequency. (PROC. PROP. GAIN)
Value:
Description of choice: 0.0 - 10.00 ✭ 0.01
The factory setting is Enable [1], which means that
the integration link is initialized in relation to the Function:
actual output frequency if either the current limit, the The proportional gain indicates the number of
voltage limit or the max./min. frequency has been times the deviation between the setpoint and the
reached. The process regulator will not engage again feedback signal is to be applied.
until either the error is zero or its sign has changed.
Description of choice:
Select Disable [0] if the integrator is to continue
integrating on the deviation, even if it is not possible Quick regulation is obtained by a high gain, but
to remove the fault by such control. if the gain is too high, the process may become
unstable due to overshoot.

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441 Process PID integration time at slow changes and a constant differentiator gain
(PROC. INTEGR. T.) where quick changes to the deviation occur.
Value: Description of choice:
0.01 - 9999.99 (OFF) ✭ OFF
Select a differentiator gain limit as required.
Function:
The integrator provides an increasing gain at a constant
error between the reference/setpoint and the feedback 444 Process PID lowpass filter time
signal. The greater the error, the quicker the integrator (PROC FILTER TIME)
frequency contribution will [Link] integral time
Value:
is the time needed by the integrator to make the
0.02 - 10.00 ✭ 0.02
same change as the proportional gain.
Function:
Description of choice:
Noise in the feedback signal is dampened by a first
Quick regulation is obtained at a short integral time.
order lowpass filter to reduce the noise’s impact on
However, this time may become too short, which can
the process regulation. This can be an advantage
make the process unstable due to overswing. If the
e.g. if there is a lot of noise on the signal.
integral time is long, major deviations from the required
setpoint may occur, since the process regulator will Description of choice:
take a long time to regulate in relation to a given error. Select the required time constant (t). If a time constant
(t) of 0.1 s is programmed, the cut-off frequency
for the lowpass filter will be 1/0.1 = 10 RAD/sec.,
442 Process PID differentiation time corresponding to (10 / 2 x π) = 1.6 Hz. The process
(PROC. DIFF. TIME) regulator will thus only regulate a feedback signal
that varies by a frequency lower than 1.6 Hz. If the
Value:
feedback signal varies by a higher frequency than 1.6
0.00 (OFF) - 10.00 sec. ✭ 0.00 sec.
Hz, it will be dampened by the lowpass filter.

Programming
Function:
The differentiator does not react to a constant error.
It only makes a gain when an error changes. The 445 Flying start
quicker the deviation changes, the stronger the gain
(FLYING START)
from the differentiator. The gain is proportional to
Value:
the speed at which the deviation changes.
✭Off (DISABLE) [0]
Description of choice: OK - same direction
Quick regulation is obtained with a long differentiation (OK-SAME DIRECTION) [1]
time. However, this time may become too long, which OK - both directions
can make the process unstable due to overswing. (OK-BOTH DIRECTIONS) [2]
DC brake and start
(DC-BRAKE BEF. START) [3]

443 Process PID diff. gain limit Function:

(PROC. [Link]) This function makes it possible to ’catch’ a rotating
Value: motor shaft, which is no longer controlled by the
5.0 - 50.0 ✭ 5.0 variable frequency drive, e.g. because of an AC line
drop-out. The function is activated each time a start
Function: command is enabled. For the variable frequency
It is possible to set a limit for the differentiator gain. drive to be able to ’catch’ the rotating motor shaft,
The differentiator gain will increase if there are fast the motor speed must be lower than the frequency
changes, which is why it can be beneficial to limit this
gain. Thereby a pure differentiator gain is obtained
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that corresponds to the frequency in parameter Description of choice:

202 Output frequency, high limit, fMAX. The required % value can be selected in the interval
fMIN - fMAX. Values over 100 % are used if the
Description of choice:
set point variations are only small.
Select Disable [0] if this function is not required.

Select OK - same direction [1] if the motor shaft

is only able to rotate in the same direction when 452 Controller range
cutting in. OK - same direction [1] should be (PID CONTR. RANGE)
selected if in parameter 200 Output frequency range
Value:
a selection has been of Clockwise only .
0 - 200 % ✭ 10 %
Select OK - both directions [2] if the motor is able
Function:
to rotate in both directions when cutting in.
This parameter is only active if in parameter
Select DC brake and start [3] if the frequency converter 100 Configuration the selection made is Speed
is to be able to brake the motor using the DC brake regulation, closed loop.
first, followed by start. It is assumed that parameters The controller range (bandwidth) limits the output from
126-127/132 DC brake are enabled. In the case of the PID controller as a % of motor frequency fM,N.
higher ’Windmilling’ (rotating motor) effects, the variable
Description of choice:
frequency drive is not able to ’catch’ a rotating motor
without selecting DC brake and start . The required % value can be selected for motor
frequency fM,N. If the controller range is reduced the
Limitations: speed variations will be less during initial tuning.
- Too low inertia will lead to load acceleration, which
can be dangerous or prevent correct catching of
a rotating motor. Use the DC brake instead.
456 Brake Voltage Reduce
- If the load is driven, e.g. by ’Windmilling’
(BRAKE [Link])
(rotating motor) effects, the unit may cut out
because of overvoltage. Value:
- Flying start does not work at lower values 0 - 25 V if 200V device ✭ 0
than 250 rpm. 0 - 50 V if 400V device ✭ 0

Function:
The user sets the voltage by which the level for
451 Speed PID feedforward factor resistor braking is reduced. It is only active when
(FEEDFORWARD FACT) resistor in parameter 400 is selected.
Value:
Description of choice:
0 - 500 % ✭ 100 %
The greater the reduction value, the faster the reaction
Function: to a generator overload. Should only be used if there are
This parameter is only active if in parameter 100 problems with overvoltage in the intermediate circuit.
Configuration the selection made is Speed regulation,
closed loop. The FF function sends a larger or smaller
part of the reference signal outside the PID controller
in such a way that the PID controller only has an
influence on part of the control signal. Any change
to the set point will thus have a direct effect on the
motor speed. The FF factor provides high dynamism
when changing the set point and less overswing.

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■ Serial communication 502 Coasting Stop

(COASTING SELECT)
500 Address Value:
(BUS ADDRESS) Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0]
Value: Serial port (SERIAL PORT) [1]
0 - 126 ✭ 1 Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2]
✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3]
Function:
This parameter allows the allocation of an Function:
address to each variable frequency drive in a Parameters 502-508 allow a choice between
serial communication network. controlling the variable frequency drive via the digital
inputs and/or via the serial port.
Description of choice:
If Serial port [1] is selected, the relevant
The individual variable frequency drive must be command can only be activated if a command
allocated a unique address. is given via the serial port.
If the number of units connected (variable In the case of Logic and [2] the function must
frequency drives + master) is higher than 31, also be activated via a digital input.
a repeater must be used.
Parameter 500 Address cannot be selected via the serial Description of choice:
communication, but must be preset via the control unit. The table below shows when the motor is running
and when it is coasting, when each of the
following is selected: Digital input [0], Serial port
501 Baudrate [1], Logic and [2] or Logic or [3].
(BAUDRATE) NOTE
Value: Note that Coasting stop and Bit 03 in the
300 Baud (300 BAUD) [0] control word are active at logic ’0’.

Programming
600 Baud (600 BAUD) [1]
1200 Baud (1200 BAUD) [2] Digital input [0]
2400 Baud (2400 BAUD) [3] Dig. input Ser. port Function
4800 Baud (4800 BAUD) [4] 0 0 Coasting
✭9600 Baud (9600 BAUD) [5] 0 1 Coasting
1 0 Motor running
Function: 1 1 Motor running
This parameter is for programming the speed at which
data is transmitted via the serial port. Baud rate is Serial port [1]
defined as the number of bits transmitted per second. Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Coasting
Description of choice: 0 1 Motor running
The variable frequency drive’s transmission speed 1 0 Coasting
must be set at a value corresponding to the 1 1 Motor running
transmission speed of the master.
Parameter 501 Baudrate cannot be selected via the Logic and [2]
serial port, but must be preset via the operating unit. Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Coasting
0 1 Motor running
1 0 Motor running
1 1 Motor running

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Logic or [3]
Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Coasting
0 1 Coasting
1 0 Coasting
1 1 Motor running

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503 Quick-stop 504 DC brake

(Q STOP SELECT) (DC BRAKE SELECT)
Value: Value:
Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0] Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0]
Serial port (SERIAL PORT) [1] Serial port (SERIAL PORT) [1]
Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2] Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2]
✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3] ✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3]

Function: Function:
See function description for parameter 502 See function description for parameter 502
Coasting stop. Coasting stop.

Description of choice: Description of choice:

The table below shows when the motor is running The table below shows when the motor is
and when it is in Quick stop mode, when each of running and the DC braking when each of the
the following is selected: Digital input [0], Serial following is selected Digital input [0], Serial port
port [1], Logic and [2] or Logic or [3]. [1], Logic and [2] or Logic or [3].

NOTE NOTE
Note that Quick stop inverse and Bit 04 in the Note that DC braking inverse and Bit 02 in the
control word are active at logic ’0’. control word are active at logic ’0’.

Digital input [0] Digital input [0]

Dig. input Serial port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Quick stop 0 0 DC braking
0 1 Quick stop 0 1 DC braking
1 0 Motor running 1 0 Motor running
1 1 Motor running 1 1 Motor running

Programming
Serial port [1] Serial port [1]
Dig. input Serial port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Quick stop 0 0 DC braking
0 1 Motor running 0 1 Motor running
1 0 Quick stop 1 0 DC braking
1 1 Motor running 1 1 Motor running

Logic and [2] Logic and [2]

Dig. input Serial port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Quick stop 0 0 DC braking
0 1 Motor running 0 1 Motor running
1 0 Motor running 1 0 Motor running
1 1 Motor running 1 1 Motor running

Logic or [3] Logic or [3]

Dig. input Serial port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Quick stop 0 0 DC braking
0 1 Quick stop 0 1 DC braking
1 0 Quick stop 1 0 DC braking
1 1 Motor running 1 1 Motor running

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505 Start 506 Reverse

(START SELECT) (REVERSE SELECT)
Value: Value:
Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0] Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0]
Serial port (SERIAL PORT) [1] Serial port (SERIAL PORT) [1]
Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2] Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2]
✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3] ✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3]

Function: Function:
See function description for parameter 502 See function description for parameter 502
Coasting stop. Coasting stop.

Description of choice: Description of choice:

The table below shows when the motor has stopped The table below shows when the motor is running
and when the variable frequency drive has a start clockwise and counter-clockwise when each of
command when each of the following is selected: Digital the following is selected: Digital input [0], Serial
input [0], Serial port [1], Logic and [2] or Logic or [3]. port [1], Logic and [2] or Logic or [3].
Digital input [0] Digital input [0]
Dig. input Ser. port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Stop 0 0 Clockwise
0 1 Stop 0 1 Clockwise
1 0 Start 1 0 Counter-clockwise
1 1 Start 1 1 Counter-clockwise

Serial port [1] Serial port [1]

Dig. input Ser. port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Stop 0 0 Clockwise
0 1 Start 0 1 Counter-clockwise
1 0 Stop 1 0 Clockwise
1 1 Start 1 1 Counter-clockwise

Logic and [2] Logic and [2]

Dig. input Ser. port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Stop 0 0 Clockwise
0 1 Stop 0 1 Clockwise
1 0 Stop 1 0 Clockwise
1 1 Start 1 1 Counter-clockwise

Logic or [3] Logic or [3]

Dig. input Ser. port Function Dig. input Ser. port Function
0 0 Stop 0 0 Clockwise
0 1 Start 0 1 Counter-clockwise
1 0 Start 1 0 Counter-clockwise
1 1 Start 1 1 Counter-clockwise

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507 Selection of Setup Logic or [3]

(SETUP SELECT) Bus Bus Dig. Dig. Setup
Setup Setup Setup Setup no.
Value:
msb lsb msb lsb
Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0]
0 0 0 0 1
Serial communication (SERIAL PORT) [1]
0 0 0 1 2
Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2]
0 0 1 0 3
✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3] 0 0 1 1 4
0 1 0 0 2
Function:
0 1 0 1 2
See function description of parameter 502
0 1 1 0 4
Coasting stop.
0 1 1 1 4
Description of choice: 1 0 0 0 3
1 0 0 1 4
The table below shows which Setup (parameter
1 0 1 0 3
004 Active Setup) is selected for each of the 1 0 1 1 4
following: Digital input [0], Serial communication 1 1 0 0 4
[1], Logic and [2] or Logic or [3]. 1 1 0 1 4
Digital input [0] 1 1 1 0 4
Setup msb Setup lsb Function 1 1 1 1 4
0 0 Setup 1
0 1 Setup 2
1 0 Setup 3
1 1 Setup 4

Serial communication [1]

Setup msb Setup lsb Function
0 0 Setup 1

Programming
0 1 Setup 2
1 0 Setup 3
1 1 Setup 4

Logic and [2]

Bus Bus Dig. Dig. Setup
Setup Setup Setup Setup no.
msb lsb msb lsb
0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 1 1
0 0 1 0 1
0 0 1 1 1
0 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 1 2
0 1 1 0 1
0 1 1 1 2
1 0 0 0 1
1 0 0 1 1
1 0 1 0 3
1 0 1 1 3
1 1 0 0 1
1 1 0 1 2
1 1 1 0 3
1 1 1 1 4

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See Serial port for VLT 2800 for further details

508 Selection of preset ref. of control word profiles.
([Link]. SELECT)
Value:
Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) [0] 513 Bus time interval
Serial comunication (SERIAL PORT) [1] (BUS TIMEOUT TIME)
Logic and (LOGIC AND) [2] Value:
✭Logic or (LOGIC OR) [3] 1 - 99 sec. ✭ 1 sec.

Function: Function:
See function description of parameter 502 In this parameter it is possible to preset the maximum
Coasting stop. time expected to elapse between receipt of two
consecutive telegrams. If this time is exceeded, the
Description of choice:
serial communication is assumed to have stopped
Preset references via serial communication are
and the desired reaction is preset in parameter
active when parameter 512 Telegram profile
514 Bus time interval function.
is set to FC protocol [1].
Description of choice:
Preset the required time.
509 Bus jog 1 (BUS JOG 1 FREQ.)
510 Bus jog 2 (BUS JOG 2 FREQ.)
Value: 514 Bus time interval function
0.0 - par. 202 Output frequency high limit (BUS TIMEOUT FUNC)
✭ 10,0 Hz Value:
✭Off (OFF) [0]
Function: Freeze output frequency (FREEZE OUTPUT) [1]
If parameter 512 Telegram Profile shows the selection
Stop (STOP) [2]
Profidrive [0], two fixed speeds (Jog 1 or Jog 2)
Jogging (JOGGING) [3]
can be selected via the serial port.
Max. speed (MAX SPEED) [4]
The function is the same as in parameter
Stop and trip (STOP AND TRIP) [5]
213 Jog frequency .
Function:
Description of choice:
In this parameter you can select the required reaction
Jog frequency fJOG can be selected between for the variable frequency drive when the preset
0 Hz and fMAX. time in parameter 513 Bus time interval has been
exceeded. If choices [1] to [5] are activated the
output relay will be deactivated.
512 Telegram Profile
Description of choice:
(TELEGRAM PROFILE)
The output frequency of the variable frequency drive
Value:
can be frozen at the present value, stop the motor,
Profidrive (PROFIDRIVE) [0]
be frozen at parameter 213 Jogging frequency, be
✭FC protocol (FC PROTOCOL) [1]
frozen at parameter 202 Output frequency, high
Function: limit fMAX or stop and activate a cut out.
It is possible to choose between two different
control word profiles.

Description of choice:
Select the desired control word profile.

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515-544 Data readout

Value:
Par. Description Display text Unit Update
no. interval
515 Res. reference (REFERENCE %) %
516 Res. reference [Unit] (REFERENCE [UNIT]) Hz, rpm
517 Feedback [Unit] (FEEDBACK [UNIT]) Par. 416
518 Frequency (FREQUENCY) Hz
519 Frequency x scale (FREQUENCY X SCALE) Hz
520 Motor current (MOTOR CURRENT) Amp
521 Torque (TORQUE) %
522 Power[kW] (POWER (KW)) kW
523 Power[HP] (POWER (HP)) HP
524 Motor voltage (MOTOR VOLTAGE) V
525 DC-link voltage (DC LINK VOLTAGE) V
526 Thermal load motor (MOTOR THERMAL) %
527 Thermal load inverter (INV. THERMAL) %
528 Digital input (DIGITAL INPUT) Bin
529 Term.53, analog input (ANALOG INPUT 53) V
531 Term.60, analog input (ANALOG INPUT 60) mA
532 Pulse reference (PULSE REFERENCE) Hz
533 External ref. (EXT. REF.%) %
534 Status word, Hex (STATUS WORD) Hex
535 Bus feedback 1 (BUS FEEDBACK1) Hex
537 Inverter temperature (INVERTER TEMP.) °C
538 Alarm word (ALARM WORD) Hex
539 Control word (CONTROL WORD) Hex
540 Warning word (WARN. WORD) Hex

Programming
541 Extended status word (STATUS WORD) Hex
544 Pulse count (PULSE COUNT)

Function: Gives the resulting feedback value with the unit/scaling

These parameters can be read out via the serial that is selected in parameters 414, 415 and 416.
communication port and the LCP display. See also See also handling of feedback.
parameters 009-012 Display readout.
Parameter 518, Frequency [Hz]:
NOTE Gives the output frequency from the adjustable
Parameters 515-541 can only be read out frequency drive.
via an LCP control unit.
Parameter 519, Frequency x scaling [-]:
Corresponds to the present output frequency fM
Description of choice:
multiplied by the factor preset in parameter 008
Parameter 515, Resulting reference %:
Display scaling of output frequency .
Gives the resulting reference as a percentage in the
range from Minimum reference, RefMIN to Maximum Parameter 520, Motor current [A]:
reference, RefMAX. See also Handling of References. Gives the motor’s phase current measured
as an effective value.
Parameter 516, Resulting reference [unit]:
Gives the resulting reference in Hz in closed loop Parameter 521, Torque [Nm]:
(parameter 100). In closed loop the reference unit Gives the motor’s present load in relation to
in parameter 416 Process units is selected. the motor’s rated torque.

Parameter 517, Feedback [unit]: Parameter 522, Power [kW]:

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Gives the motor’s present power in kW which Gives the heatsink temperature on the adjustable
the motor absorbs. frequency drive. The trip limit is 194°F - 212°F (90°C
- 100°C), with reset at 158°F ± 9°F (70 ± 5 °C).
Parameter 523, Power [HP]:
Gives the motor’s present voltage in HP which Parameter 538, Alarm word:
the motor absorbs. Gives in Hex code which alarm is on the adjustable
frequency drive. See Warning word, extended
Parameter 524, Motor voltage: status word and alarm word.
Gives the voltage supplied to the motor.
Parameter 539, Control word:
Parameter 525, DC link voltage: Gives the present control word on the adjustable
Gives the intermediate circuit voltage in the frequency drive in Hex. See Serial communication
adjustable frequency drive. for the VLT 2800.
Parameter 526, Thermal load, motor [%]: Parameter 540, Warning word:
Gives the calculated/estimated thermal load on the Gives whether there is a warning on the adjustable
motor. 100% is the trip point. See also parameter frequency drive in Hex. See Warning word, extended
128 Thermal motor protection. status word and alarm word.
Parameter 527, Thermal load INV [%]: Parameter 541, Extended status word:
Gives the calculated/estimated thermal load on the Gives whether there is a warning on the adjustable
adjustable frequency drive. 100% is the cut-out limit. frequency drive in Hex code. See Warning word,
Parameter 528, Digital input: extended status word and alarm word.
Gives the signal status from the 5 digital inputs (18, 19, Parameter 544, Pulse count:
27, 29 and 33). Input 18 corresponds to the bit on the This parameter can be read out via the LCP display
extreme left. ’0’ = no signal, ’1’ = connected signal. (009-012). When you run with counter stop, this
Parameter 529, Terminal 53 analog input [V]: parameter enables you, either with or without reset, to
Gives the voltage value for the signal on terminal 53. read the number of pulses registered by the device.
The highest frequency is 67.6 kHz, while the lowest is 5
Parameter 531, Terminal 60 analog input [mA]: Hz. The counter is reset when counter stop is restarted.
Gives the current value for the signal on terminal 60.

Parameter 532, Pulse reference [Hz]:

Gives a pulse frequency in Hz connected to terminal 33. 560 N2 Override release time
(N2 [Link])
Parameter 533, External reference: Value:
Gives the sum of external references as a percentage 1 - 65534 (OFF) sec. ✭ OFF
(sum of analog/pulse/serial communication) in
the range from Minimum reference, RefMIN to Function:
Maximum reference, RefMAX. In this parameter, the maximum time is set which
is expected to pass between the receipt of two N2
Parameter 534, Status word:
telegrams in a row. If this time is exceeded, the serial
Gives the present status word for the adjustable
communication is assumed to have stopped and
frequency drive in Hex. See Serial communication
all points in the N2 point-map which are overridden
for the VLT 2800.
will be released in the order below:
Parameter 535, Bus feedback: 1. Release Analog Outputs from point
Allows wrinting of a bus feedback value which will address (NPA) 0 to 255.
then form part of the feedback handling. 2. Release Binary Outputs from point address
(NPA) 0 to 255.
Parameter 537, Inverter temperature:

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3. Release Internal Floating Points from point

address (NPA) 0 to 255.
4. Release Internal Integer Points from point
address (NPA) 0 to 255.
5. Release Internal Byte points from point
address (NPA) 0 to 255.

Description of choice:
Set the required time.

561 Protocol
(PROTOCOL)
Value:
✭FC protocol (FC PROTOKOL) [1]
Metasys N2 (METASYS N2) [2]

Function:
There is a choice of two different protocols.

Description of choice:
Select the required control word protocol.

For further information about using the Metasys

N2 Protocol see MG91C1XX.

Programming
580-582 Defined parameters
(DEFINED PNU’S)
Value:
Read only

Function:
The three parameters hold a list of all the parameters
that are defined in the VLT 2800. It is possible to read
single elements of the list by using the corresponding
subindex. The subindexes start at 1 and follow
the order of the parameter numbers.

Each parameter holds up to 116 elements

(parameter numbers).

When a 0 is returned as parameter number the list ends.

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■ Technical functions

600-605 Operating Data

Value:
Par. no. Description Display text Unit Range
600 Operating hours (OPERATING HOURS) Hours 0-130,000.0
601 Hours run (RUNNING HOURS) Hours 0-130,000.0
602 kWh counter (KWH COUNTER) kWh Depends on unit
603 Number of power-ups (POWER UPS) Number of times 0-9999
604 Number of (OVER TEMPS) Number of times 0-9999
overtemperatures
605 Number of overvoltages (OVER VOLTS) Number of times 0-9999

Function: NOTE
These parameters can be read out via the serial Parameters 615-617 Fault log cannot be read
communication port and the LCP control unit. out via the integral control unit.

Description of choice:
Parameter 600, Operating hours: 615 Fault log: Error code
Gives the number of hours the adjustable frequency
([Link]: ERROR COD)
drive has been operating. The value is saved
Value:
every hour and when there is an AC line failure.
[Index 1 - 10] Error code: 0 - 99
This value cannot be reset.

Parameter 601, Hours run: Function:

Gives the number of hours the motor has been In this parameter it is possible to see the reason
operating since the reset in parameter 619 Reset of for a trip (cut-out of the variable frequency drive)
hours-run counter. The value is saved every hour occurring. 10 [1-10] log values are defined.
and when there is an AC line failure. The lowest log number [1] contains the latest/most
recently saved data value. The highest log number [10]
Parameter 602, kWh counter: contains the oldest data value saved. If a trip occurs,
Gives the adjustable frequency drive’s output energy it is possible to see the cause, time and a possible
in kWh. The calculation is based on the mean kW value of the output current or output voltage.
value over one hour. This value can be reset using
parameter 618 Reset of kWh counter. Description of choice:
Range: 0 - depends on unit. Given as a fault code, in which the number refers to a
table. See the table in Warnings/alarm messages.
Parameter 603, Number of power-ups:
Gives the number of power-ups of the supply voltage
undertaken on the adjustable frequency drive.
616 Fault log: Time
Parameter 604, Number of overtemperatures: ([Link]: TIME)
Gives the number of overtemperature faults Value:
that have been registered on the adjustable [Index 1 - 10] Hours: 0 - 130,000.0
frequency drive’s heatsink.
Function:
Parameter 605, Number of overvoltages: In this parameter it is possible to see the total number
Gives the number of overvoltages of the intermediate of operating hours in connection with the last 10 trips.
circuit voltage in the adjustable frequency drive. This is 10 [1-10] log values are denoted. The lowest
only counted when Alarm 7 Overvoltage is active. log number [1] contains the latest/most recently

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saved data value, and the highest log number Description of choice:
[10] contains the oldest data value. If Reset [1] is selected and you press the [OK] key,
the variable frequency drive’s parameter 601 is
Description of choice:
reset to zero Hours run. This parameter cannot
Read out as one value. be selected via serial communication.

NOTE
When the [OK] key is activated the
617 Fault log: Value
parameter is reset to zero.
([Link]: VALUE)
Value:
[Index 1 - 10] Value: 0 - 9999 620 Operation Mode
Function: (OPERATION MODE)
In this parameter it is possible to see at which value a Value:
trip occurred. The unit of the value depends on which ✭Normal operation (NORMAL OPERATION) [0]
alarm is active in parameter 615 Fault log: Fault code . Control card test (CONTROL CARD TEST) [2]
Initialize (INITIALIZE) [3]
Description of choice:
Read out as one value. Function:
In addition to its normal function, this parameter
can be used to test the control card.
There is also the opportunity to perform an
618 Reset of kWh counter
initialization at the factory setting for all parameters
(RESET KWH COUNT)
in all Setups, with the exception of parameters
Value: 500 Address, 501 Baudrate, 600-605 Operating
✭No reset (DO NOT RESET) [0] data and 615-617 Fault log.
Reset (RESET COUNTER) [1]

Programming
Description of choice:
Function: Normal function [0] is used for normal
Resetting parameter 602 kWh counter to zero. operation of the motor.
Description of choice: Control card test [2] is selected if you wish to check
If Reset [1]is selected and you press the [OK] the control card’s analog/digital inputs, analog/digital
key, the variable frequency drive’s kWh counter outputs, relay outputs and 10 V and 24 V voltages.
is reset to zero. This parameter cannot be The test is performed as follows:
selected via serial communication. 27 - 29 - 33 - 46 are connected.
50 - 53 are connected.
NOTE
42 - 60 are connected.
When the [OK] key is activated, the
12 - relay terminal 01 is connected.
counter is reset to zero.
18 - relay terminal 02 is connected.
19 - relay terminal 03 is connected.

619 RESET RUNNING HOURS COUNTER See also the DeviceNet manual [Link]
(RESET RUN. HOUR) for further details.
Value:
✭No reset (DO NOT RESET) [0]
Reset (RESET COUNTER) [1]

Function:
Resetting of parameter 601 Hours run to zero.

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Use the following procedure for the control card test:

1. Select control card test.
2. Disconnect the AC line voltage and wait until the
light in the display has disappeared.
3. Mount according to drawing and description.
4. Connect the AC line voltage.
5. The adjustable frequency drive automatically
undertakes a test of the control card.

If the adjustable frequency drive displays a fault code

from 37-45, the control card test has failed. Change the
control card to start up the adjustable frequency drive.
If the adjustable frequency drive comes into Display
mode, the test is OK. Remove the test connector
and the adjustable frequency drive is ready for
operation. Parameter 620 Operating mode is
automatically set to Normal operation [0].

Initialization [3] is selected if you wish to use

the unit’s factory setting.
Procedure for initialization:
1. Select Initialization [3].
2. Disconnect the AC line voltage and wait until the
light in the display has disappeared.
3. Connect the AC line voltage.
4. An initialization is performed in all parameters
in all Setups, with the exception of parameters
500 Address, 501 Baudrate, 600-605 Operating
data and 615-617 Fault log.

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621-642 Nameplate
Value:
Par. Description Display text
no Nameplate
621 Unit type (DRIVE TYPE)
624 Software version (SOFTWARE VERSION)
625 LCP identification no. (LCP VERSION)
626 Database identification no. (DATABASE VER.)
627 Power parts version (POWER UNIT DB ID)
628 Application option type (APP. OPTION)
630 Communication option type (COM. OPTION)
632 BMC software identification (BMC-SOFTWARE ID)
634 Unit identification for communication (UNIT ID)
635 Software parts no. (SW. PART NO.)
640 Software version (SOFTWARE VERSION)
641 BMC-software identification (BMC2 SW)
642 Power card identification (POWER ID)

Function: Here you can see which types of communication

The unit’s main data can be read out from parameters options are installed in the adjustable frequency drive.
621 to 635 Nameplate using the optional LCP 2 control
unit or serial communication. Parameters 640 - 642
can also be seen on the unit’s integral display.

Description of choice:
Parameter 621 Nameplate: Unit type:
Gives unit size and AC line voltage.
Example: VLT 2811 380-480 V.

Programming
Parameter 624 Nameplate: Software version no.:
The unit’s present software version number
appears here.
Example: V 1.00

Parameter 625 Nameplate: LCP ID number:

The ID number of the unit’s LCP appears here.
Example: ID 1.42 2 kB

Parameter 626 Nameplate: Database ID number:

The ID number of the software’s database appears here.
Example: ID 1.14.

Parameter 627 Nameplate: Power section version:

The ID number of the unit’s power section appears here.
Example: ID 1.15.

Parameter 628 Nameplate: Application option type:

Here you can see which types of application options
are installed in the adjustable frequency drive.

Parameter 630 Nameplate: Communication

option type:

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Parameter 632 Nameplate: BMC software

identification:
The ID number of the BMC software appears here.

Parameter 634 Nameplate: Unit identification

for communication:
The ID number for communication appears here.

Parameter 635 Nameplate: Software section no.:

The software section number appears here.

Parameter 640 Nameplate: Software version:

The unit’s present software version number
appears here. Example: 1.00

Parameter 641 Nameplate: BMC software

identification:
The ID number of the BMC software appears here.

Parameter 642 Nameplate: Power card identification:

The ID number of the unit’s power part appears
here. Example: 1.15

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■ Warnings/alarm messages and corrective actions

Wherever an "X" is placed under both Warning and
The table below gives the drive’s warnings and
Alarm in the table below, this means that a Warning
alarms and indicates whether the fault trip locks the
precedes the Alarm. It can also mean that it is possible
drive. After a Trip Lock Fault, the input power must
to program whether a given fault is to result in a
be removed, the cause of the fault corrected, and
Warning or an Alarm. This is possible, for example,
input power restored to reset the drive. A Trip can
through parameter 128, Motor thermal protection.
be reset manually in any one of three ways.
After a trip, the motor will be coasting and the drive’s
Alarm and Warning indications will flash. If the fault is
1. Pressing the keypad key RESET
removed, only the Alarm will flash. After a reset, the
2. A digital input
drive will be ready to start operation again.
3. Serial communication
In addition, an automatic reset may be selected In the following detailed descriptions of warning
in parameter 405, Reset function which will and alarm messages, corrective actions to resolve
reset all non-trip lock faults. the condition are recommended.
No. Description Warning Alarm Trip
locked
2 Live zero error (LIVE ZERO ERROR) X X X
4 AC line phase loss (AC LINE PHASE LOSS) X X X
5 Voltage warning high (DC LINK VOLTAGE HIGH) X
6 Voltage warning low (DC LINK VOLTAGE LOW) X
7 Overvoltage (DC LINK OVERVOLT) X X X
8 Undervoltage (DC LINK UNDERVOLT) X X X
9 Inverter overload (INVERTER TIME) X X
10 Motor overloaded ( MOTOR, TIME) X X
11 Motor thermistor (MOTOR THERMISTOR) X X
12 Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) X X
13 Overcurrent (OVERCURRENT) X X X
14 Ground fault (GROUND FAULT) X X
15 Switch mode fault (SWITCH MODE FAULT) X X
16 Short-circuit (CURR. SHORT CIRCUIT) X X
17 Serial communication timeout (STD BUS TIMEOUT) X X
18 HPFB bus timeout (HPFB TIMEOUT) X X
33 Out of frequency range (OUT FREQ RNG/ROT LIM) X
34 HPFB communication fault (PROFIBUS OPT. FAULT) X X
35 Inrush fault (INRUSH FAULT) X X
36 Overtemperature (OVERTEMPERATURE) X X
37-45 Internal fault (INTERNAL FAULT) X X
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51 AMT fault re. nameplate data (AMT [Link] FAULT) X

54 AMT wrong motor (AMT WRONG MOTOR) X
55 AMT timeout (AMT TIMEOUT) X
56 AMT warning during AMT (AMT WARN. DURING AMT) X
99 Locked (LOCKED) X

LED indication
Warning yellow
Alarm red
Trip locked yellow and red

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WARNING/ALARM 2: Live zero fault DC bus can occur if the motor frequency is reduced
The voltage or current signal on terminal 53 or too quickly due to ramp-down time being too short.
60 is below 50% of the preset value in parameter
309 or 315 Terminal, min. scaling. WARNING/ALARM 8: Undervoltage
If the DC bus voltage is lower than the inverter’s
WARNING/ALARM 4: AC line phase fault Undervoltage limit, the inverter will switch off until the
Missing phase on AC line supply side. VDC once more goes above the undervoltage limit.

Check the supply voltage to the adjustable frequency Check whether the supply voltage fits the adjustable
drive. This fault is only active in 3-phase AC line. frequency drive. (See Technical data.) If the VDC
remains under the undervoltage limit, the inverter will
WARNING 5: Voltage warning high trip after a fixed period of time. The time depends on
If the DC bus voltage (VDC) is higher than the unit and is set at 1 - 3 sec. When the adjustable
Voltage warning high, the adjustable frequency frequency drive is switched off an alarm 8 (and warning
drive will give a warning and the motor will 6) is displayed briefly and a trip reset is generated.
continue to operate unchanged.
NOTE: Voltage warning low (warning 6) will thus
Check whether the supply voltage matches the rating also be able to generate an alarm 8.
of the adjustable frequency drive. (See Technical data.)
If the VDC remains above the voltage warning limit, the WARNING/ALARM 9: Inverter overload
inverter will trip after a fixed period of time. The time Electronic thermal inverter protection indicates that the
depends on the unit and is set at 5 - 10 sec. adjustable frequency drive is close to disconnecting due
to overloading (output current too high for too long). The
NOTE: The adjustable frequency drive will trip with counter for electronic thermal inverter protection gives
an alarm 7 (overvoltage). A voltage warning can also a warning at 98% and trips at 100% giving an alarm.
occur if the motor frequency is reduced too quickly
due to the ramp down time being too short. The adjustable frequency drive cannot be reset
until the counter is below 90%. Remove the
WARNING 6: Voltage warning low overload condition to the drive.
If the DC bus voltage (VDC) is lower than Voltage warn
low, the adjustable frequency drive will give a warning WARNING/ALARM 10: Motor overloaded
and the motor will continue to operate unchanged. According to the electronic thermal inverter protection
the motor is too hot. In parameter 128 the user can
Check whether the supply voltage matches the rating select whether the VLT adjustable frequency drive
of the adjustable frequency drive. (See Technical data.) should emit a warning or an alarm when the counter
NOTE: The adjustable frequency drive will trip with reaches 100%. This fault is due to the motor being
an alarm 5 (undervoltage). When the adjustable overloaded by more than 100% for too long.
frequency drive is switched off, a warning 6 (and Check that motor parameters 102-106 are set correctly.
warning 8) is displayed briefly.
WARNING/ALARM 11: Motor thermistor
WARNING/ALARM 7: Overvoltage The motor is too hot or the thermistor/thermistor
If the DC bus voltage (VDC) is higher than the inverter’s connection is cut off. Parameter 128 Motor thermal
Overvoltage limit, the inverter will switch off until the protection allows a choice of whether the adjustable
VDC once more falls below the overvoltage limit. If the frequency drive is to give a warning or an alarm.
VDC remains above the overvoltage limit, the inverter
will trip after a fixed period of time. The time depends Check that the PTC thermistor has been correctly
on the unit and is set at 5 - 10 sec. When the inverter connected between terminal 18, 19, 27 or 29 (digital
is switched off a trip reset is generated. input) and terminal 50 (+10 V supply).

NOTE: Voltage warning high (warning 5) will thus also

be able to generate an alarm 7. An overvoltage in the

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WARNING/ALARM 12: Current limit

The output current is greater than the value in
WARNING/ALARM 18: HPFB bus timeout
parameter 221 Current Limit ILIM.
There is no serial communication to the adjustable
The adjustable frequency drive will trip after a frequency drive’s communication option card.
set period of time, as selected in parameter
The warning will only be active when parameter 804 Bus
409 Trip delay overcurrent .
time interval function has been set to a value other than
WARNING/ALARM 13: Overcurrent OFF. If parameter 804 Bus time interval function has
The inverter’s peak current limit (approx. 200% of been set to Stop and trip, it will first give a warning and
rated output current) has been exceeded. The warning then ramp down, trip and issue an alarm. Parameter
will last for approx. 1-2 secs, and the adjustable 803 Bus time interval could possibly be increased.
frequency drive will then trip and give an alarm.
WARNING 33: Out of frequency range
Switch off the adjustable frequency drive and check This warning is active if the output frequency has
that the motor shaft can be turned and that the motor reached Output frequency low limit (parameter 201)
size fits the adjustable frequency drive. or Output frequency high limit (parameter 202).

ALARM: 14: Ground fault If the VLT adjustable frequency drive is in a mode other
There is a discharge from the output phases to ground, than Process regulation, closed loop (parameter 100)
either in the cable between the adjustable frequency the warning will be active in the display. If the VLT
drive and the motor, or in the motor. adjustable frequency drive is in a mode other than
Process regulation, closed loop bit 008000 Out of
Turn off the adjustable frequency drive and frequency range in the extended status word will be
remove the ground fault. active, but there will be no warning in the display.

ALARM: 15: Switch mode fault WARNING/ALARM: 34: HPFB communication fault
Fault in switch mode power supply (internal supply). Communication fault only occurs in Profibus versions.
Contact your Danfoss supplier. ALARM 35: Inrush fault
This alarm appears when the adjustable frequency
ALARM: 16: Short-circuit
drive has been connected to the AC line supply
There is a short-circuit on the motor terminals
too many times within 1 minute.
or in the motor.
WARNING/ALARM 36: Overtemperature
Disconnect the AC line supply to the adjustable
If the temperature of the heatsink moves above
frequency drive and remove the short-circuit.
167°F - 185°F (75° - 85°C), depending on the unit,
WARNING/ALARM 17: Serial commu- the adjustable frequency drive gives a warning,
nication timeout and the motor continues to operate unchanged.
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adjustable frequency drive. frequency is reduced automatically.

The warning will only be active when parameter 514 Bus See Temperature-dependent switching frequency .
time interval function has been set to a value other than If the temperature of the heatsink rises above 199°F
OFF. If parameter 514 Bus time interval function has - 212°F (92 - 100 °C), depending on the unit, the
been set to Stop and trip [5], it will first give a warning adjustable frequency drive will trip.
and then until it trips and issues an alarm. Parameter
The temperature fault cannot be reset until the
513 Bus time interval could possibly be increased.
temperature of the heatsink has dropped to below
158°F (70 °C). The tolerance is ±9°F (±5 °C). The
temperature can be caused by the following:
- Ambient temperature too high.
- Motor cable too long.

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- AC line voltage too high. ALARMS 50-56: AMT faults

ALARM 50: AMT not possible
ALARMS 37-45: Internal faults One of the following three possibilities can occur:
ALARM 37: Internal fault number 0 - The calculated RS value falls outside permitted limits.
Communication fault between control card and BMC2. - The motor current in at least one of the
ALARM 38: Internal fault number 1 motor phases is too low.
Flash EEPROM fault on control card. - The motor in use is too small for AMT
calculations to be performed.
ALARM 39: Internal fault number 2
RAM fault on control card. ALARM 51: AMT Fault re. nameplate data
There is inconsistency in the registered motor data.
ALARM 40: Internal fault number 3
Calibration constant error in EEPROM. Check the motor data for the relevant setup.

ALARM 41: Internal fault number 4 ALARM 52: AMT faulty motor phase
Data values error in EEPROM. The motor current in at least one of the motor
phases is too low.
ALARM 42: Internal fault number 5
Fault in motor parameter database. ALARM 55: AMT timeout
The calculations are taking too long, possibly
ALARM 43: Internal fault number 6 due to noise in the motor cables.
General power card fault.
ALARM 56: AMT warning during AMT
ALARM 44: Iinternal fault number 7 An adjustable frequency drive warning is given
Minimum software version of control card or BMC2. while AMT is being performed.

ALARM 45: Internal fault number 8 WARNING 99: Locked

I/O fault (digital input/output, relay or analog The control panel functions have been locked
input/output). via parameter 018.

NOTE
When restarting after an alarm 38-45,
the VLT adjustable frequency drive will
display an alarm 37. In parameter 615 the
actual alarm code can be read.
Alarm/warning limits:
Without brake With brake Without brake With brake
VLT 2800 1 / 3 x 200 - 240 V 1 / 3 x 200 - 240 V 3 x 380 - 480 V 3 x 380 - 480 V
[VDC] [VDC] [VDC] [VDC]
Undervoltage 215 215 410 410
Voltage warning low 230 230 440 440
Voltage warning high 385 400 765 800
Overvoltage 410 410 820 820

The voltages stated are the intermediate circuit of ± 5 %. The corresponding line voltage is the
voltage of the frequency converter with a tolerance intermediate circuit voltage divided by 1.35.

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■ Warning words, extended status words Bit (Hex) Alarm words

and alarmwords 000002 Triplock
Warning words, status words and alarm words appear 000004 AMT tuning fail
in the display in Hex format. If there are several 000040 HPFB bus timeout
warnings, status words or alarms, a total of all will be 000080 Standard bus timeout
displayed. Warning words, status words and alarm 000100 Curr. short circuit
words can also be read out using the serial bus in 000200 Switch mode fault
parameters 540, 541 and 538 respectively. 000400 Ground fault
000800 Overcurrent
Bit (Hex) Warning words 002000 Motor thermistor
000008 HPFB bus timeout 004000 Motor overload
000010 Standard bus timeout 008000 Inverter overload
000040 Current limit 010000 Undervolt
000080 Motor thermistor 020000 Overvolt
000100 Motor overload 040000 Phase loss
000200 Inverter overload 080000 Live zero error
000400 Undervolt 100000 Heat sink temperature too high
000800 Overvolt 2000000 Profibus communication fault
001000 Voltage warning low 8000000 Inrush fault
002000 Voltage warning high 10000000 Internal fault
004000 Phase loss
010000 Live zero error
400000 Out of frequency range
800000 Profibus communication fault
40000000 Switch mode warning
80000000 Heat sink temperature high

Bit (Hex) Extended status words

000001 Ramping
000002 AMT running
000004 Start forw./reverse
000008 Slow down
000010 Catch-up
000020 Feedback high
000040 Feedback low
000080 Output current high
000100 Output current low
000200 Output frequency high
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000400 Output frequency low

002000 Braking
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008000 Out of frequency range

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■ Special conditions of aggressive gases in the air are black copper rails
and cable ends on existing electrical installations.
■ Extreme environments
An adjustable frequency drive contains a number
of mechanical and electronic components which ■ Galvanic isolation (PELV)
are vulnerable to environmental impact. PELV (Protective Extra-Low Voltage) separation is
Do not install the adjustable frequency drive achieved with galvanic separators between control
circuits and circuits connected to the AC line potential.
in environments where liquids, particles
or gases in the air would damage the These separators meet the requirements for increased
electronics of the drive. Take all necessary measures isolation in standard EN 50 178. Installation must be in
accordance with local and national PELV regulations.
to protect the drive. There is a risk of fault trips
and reduced service life of the drive. All control terminals, terminals for serial communication
and relay terminals are safely separated from the
Liquids carried through the air can condense in the
AC line potential, i.e. they comply with the PELV
adjustable frequency drive. Liquids may facilitate
requirements. Circuits that are connected to control
galvanic corrosion of components and metal parts.
terminals 12, 18, 19, 20, 27, 29, 33, 42, 46, 50, 55,
Steam, oil and brine may also cause corrosion of
53 and 60 are galvanically connected to one another.
components and metal parts. In these areas, it
Serial communication connected to terminals 67 -
is recommended to install units in cabinets. As a
70 is galvanically isolated from the control terminals,
minimum, cabinets should meet NEMA 12.
although this is only a functional isolation.
Particles in the air, such as dust, may lead to The relay contacts in terminals 1 - 3 are separated
mechanical, electrical and thermal faults in the from the other control circuits with increased isolation,
adjustable frequency drive. A typical indicator i.e. these comply with PELV even if there is AC
of too many particles in the air is dust around line potential in the relay terminals.
the fan. In very dusty areas, mounting the drive
The circuit elements described below form the safe
in a cabinet is recommended. As a minimum,
electric separation. They fulfill the requirements
cabinets should meet NEMA 12.
for increased isolation and associated testing
Aggressive gases, such as sulfur, nitrogen and pursuant to EN 50 178.
chlorine compounds, together with high humidity and 1. Optical isolation between basic motor control
temperature, facilitate possible chemical processes and control card.
on the components of the adjustable frequency 2. Optical isolation between basic motor control
drive. These chemical processes quickly damage the and control card.
electronics. In these areas, mounting in a cabinet with 3. Isolation between the control card and
fresh-air circulation is recommended, thereby ensuring the power part.
that aggressive gases are kept away from the drive. 4. Relay contacts and terminals relating to other
circuits on the control card.
NOTE
Installation of adjustable frequency drives PELV isolation of the control card is guaranteed
in extreme environments increases the risk under the following conditions:
of down-time, and considerable reduction - TT network with maximum 300 Vrms between
of the service life of the drive. phase and ground.
- TN network with maximum 300 Vrms between
Before the adjustable frequency drive is installed, check phase and ground.
whether there are liquids, particles or gases in the air. - IT network with maximum 400 Vrms between
Examine existing installations in the same environment. phase and ground.
Typical indicators of harmful airborne liquids are water or At higher voltages only SELV is achieved.
oil on metal parts or corrosion. Too many dust particles
are typically observed on top of cabinets. Indication

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■ UL Standard
This device is UL-approved.

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■ General technical data

Electrical supply (L1, L2, L3):

Supply voltage VLT 2803-2815 220-240 V (N, L1) ......................................................... 1 x 220/230/240 V ±10%
Supply voltage FCD 2803-2840 200-240 V ...................................................... 3 x 200/208/220/230/240 V ±10%
Supply voltage FCD 2805-2882 380-480 V ...................................................... 3 x 380/400/415/440/480 V ±10%
Supply frequency .......................................................................................................................... 50/60 Hz ± 3 Hz
Max. imbalance on supply voltage .......................................................................... ± 2.0% of rated supply voltage
True Power Factor (λ) ................................................................................................................ 0.90 / at rated load
Displacement Power Factor (cos ϕ) ............................................................................................ near unity (> 0.98)
Number of connections at supply input L1, L2, L3 ............................................................................. 2 times/min.
Max. short-circuit value .......................................................................................................................... 100,000A
See Special Conditions section in the Design Guide

Output data (U, V, W):

Output voltage .............................................................................................................. 0 - 100% of supply voltage
Output frequency ........................................................................................................... 0.2 - 132 Hz, 1 - 1000 Hz
Rated motor voltage, 200-240 V units .............................................................................. 200/208/220/230/240 V
Rated motor voltage, 380-480 V units ...................................................................... 380/400/415/440/460/480 V
Rated motor frequency ............................................................................................................................ 50/60 Hz
Switching on output ................................................................................................................................. Unlimited
Ramp times .................................................................................................................................. 0.02 - 3600 sec.

Torque characteristics:
Starting torque (parameter 101 Torque characteristic = Continuous torque) .................................. 160% in 1 min.*
Starting torque (parameter 101 Torque characteristics = Variable torque) ...................................... 160% in 1 min.*
Starting torque (parameter 119 High starting torque ) ................................................................ 180% for 0.5 sec.*
Overload torque (parameter 101 Torque characteristic = Continuous torque) ............................................... 160%*
Overload torque (parameter 101 Torque characteristic = Variable torque) ..................................................... 160%*
*Percentage relates to adjustable frequency drive’s nominal current.

Control card, digital inputs:

Number of programmable digital inputs ................................................................................................................ 5
Terminal number ......................................................................................................................... 18, 19, 27, 29, 33
Voltage level ........................................................................................................... 0 - 24 VDC (PNP positive logic)
Voltage level, logic ’0’ ................................................................................................................................ < 5 VDC
Voltage level, logic ’1’ .............................................................................................................................. > 10 VDC
Maximum voltage on input ......................................................................................................................... 28 VDC
Input resistance, Ri (terminals 18, 19, 27, 29) .................................................................................... approx. 4 k
Input resistance, Ri (terminal 33) ...................................................................................................... approx. 2 k
All digital inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage
terminals. See section entitled Galvanic Isolation.

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Control card, analog inputs:

Number of analog voltage inputs .................................................................................................................. 1 pcs.
Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 53
Voltage level .......................................................................................................................... 0 - 10 V DC (scalable)
Input resistance, Ri ........................................................................................................................ approx. 10 k
Max. voltage ................................................................................................................................................... 20 V
Number of analog current inputs ................................................................................................................... 1 pcs.
Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 60
Current level ........................................................................................................................ 0/4 - 20 mA (scalable)
Input resistance, Ri ......................................................................................................................... approx. 300
Max. current ................................................................................................................................................ 30 mA
Resolution for analog inputs ........................................................................................................................... 10 bit
Accuracy of analog inputs .............................................................................................. Max. error 1% of full scale
Scan interval .......................................................................................................................................... 13.3 msec
The analog inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-
voltage terminals. See section entitled Galvanic Isolation.

Control card, pulse inputs:

Number of programmable pulse inputs ................................................................................................................. 1
Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Max. frequency on terminal 33 ............................................................................................... 67.6 kHz (Push-pull)
Max. frequency on terminal 33 ............................................................................................. 5 kHz (open collector)
Min. frequency on terminal 33 ........................................................................................................................ 4 Hz
Voltage level ........................................................................................................... 0 - 24 VDC (PNP positive logic)
Voltage level, logic ’0’ ................................................................................................................................ < 5 VDC
Voltage level, logic ’1’ .............................................................................................................................. > 10 VDC
Maximum voltage on input ......................................................................................................................... 28 VDC
Input resistance, Ri .......................................................................................................................... approx. 2 k
Scan interval .......................................................................................................................................... 13.3 msec
Resolution ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 bit
Accuracy (100 Hz - 1 kHz) terminal 33 ....................................................................... Max. error: 0.5% of full scale
Accuracy (1 kHz - 67.6 kHz) terminal 33 .................................................................... Max. error: 0.1% of full scale
The pulse input (terminal 33) is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other
high-voltage terminals. See section entitled Galvanic Isolation.

Control card, digital/frequency output:

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Number of programmable digital/pulse outputs ........................................................................................... 1 pcs.

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Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 46

Voltage level at digital/frequency output ............................................................................. 0 - 24 V DC (O.C PNP)
Max. output current at digital/frequency output ......................................................................................... 25 mA.
Max. load at digital/frequency output ............................................................................................................ 1 k
Max. capacity at frequency output ................................................................................................................ 10 nF
Minimum output frequency at frequency output ........................................................................................... 16 Hz
Maximum output frequency at frequency output ......................................................................................... 10 kHz
Accuracy on frequency output ................................................................................. Max. error: 0.2 % of full scale
Resolution on frequency output ..................................................................................................................... 10 bit
The digital output is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage
terminals. See section entitled Galvonic Isolation.

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Control card, analog output:

Number of programmable analog outputs ............................................................................................................. 1
Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 42
Current range at analog output ............................................................................................................ 0/4 - 20 mA
Max. load to common at analog output ....................................................................................................... 500
Accuracy on analog output ....................................................................................... Max. error: 1.5 % of full scale
Resolution on analog output .......................................................................................................................... 10 bit
The analog output is galvonically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-
voltage terminals. See section entitled Galvonic Isolation.

Control card, 24 V DC supply:

Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Max. load .................................................................................................................................................. 130 mA
The 24 VDC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) , but has the same potential as
the analog and digital inputs and outputs. See section entitled Galvanic Isolation.

Control card, 10 V DC output:

Terminal number ................................................................................................................................................. 50
Output voltage .................................................................................................................................. 10.5 V ±0.5 V
Max. load .................................................................................................................................................... 15 mA
The 10 V DC supply is galvonically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-
voltage terminals. See section entitled Galvonic Isolation.

Control card, RS 485 serial communication:

Terminal number ......................................................................................................... 68 (TX+, RX+), 69 (TX-, RX-)
Terminal number 67 ....................................................................................................................................... + 5 V
Terminal number 70 ..................................................................................... Common for terminals 67, 68 and 69
Full galvanic isolation. See section entitled Galvanic Isolation.
For DeviceNet units, see VLT 2800 DeviceNet manual, [Link].

Relay outputs:
Number of programmable relay outputs ................................................................................................................ 1
Terminal number, control card ............................................................................................. 1-3 (break), 1-2 (make)
Max. terminal load (AC) on 1-3, 1-2, control card ........................................................................... 240 V AC, 2 A
Min. terminal load on 1-3, 1-2, control card ...................................................... 24 V DC 10 mA, 24 V AC 100 mA
The relay contact is separated from the rest of the circuit by strengthened isolation.
See section entitled Galvanic Isolation.

Cable lengths and cross sections:

Max. motor cable length, screened/armored cable ............................................................................ 130 ft (40 m)
Max. motor cable length, unscreened/unarmored cable .................................................................... 250 ft (75 m)
Max. motor cable length, screened/armored cable and motor coil .................................................... 325 ft (100 m)
Max. motor cable length, unscreened/unarmored cable and motor coil ........................................... 650 ft (200 m)
Max. motor cable length, screened/armored cable and RFI/1B filter ..................................... 200 V, 325 ft (100 m)
Max. motor cable length, screened/armored cable and RFI/1B filter ......................................... 400 V, 80 ft (25 m)
Max. motor cable length, screened/armored cable and RFI 1B/LC filter .................................... 400 V, 80 ft (25 m)
Max. cross section to motor, see next section.
Max. cross section to control cables, rigid cable ................................................ 1.5 mm2/16 AWG (2 x 0.75 mm2)
Max. cross section to control cables, flexible cable ....................................................................... 1 mm2/18 AWG

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Max. cross section to control cables, cable with enclosed core .................................................. 0.5 mm2/20 AWG
When complying with EN 55011 1A and EN 55011 1B the motor cable must be reduced in certain instances.

Control characteristics:
Frequency range ............................................................................................................ 0.2 - 132 Hz, 1 - 1000 Hz
Resolution of output frequency ......................................................................................... 0.013 Hz, 0.2 - 1000 Hz
Repeat accuracy of Precise start/stop (terminals 18, 19) .................................................................... ≤ ± 0.5 msec
System response time (terminals 18, 19, 27, 29, 33) .......................................................................... ≤ 26.6 msec
Speed control range (open loop) .................................................................................. 1:15 of synchronous speed
Speed control range (closed loop) .............................................................................. 1:120 of synchronous speed
Speed accuracy (open loop) ....................................................................... 90 - 3600 rpm: Max. error of ±23 rpm
Speed accuracy (closed loop) .................................................................... 30 - 3600 rpm: Max. error of ±7.5 rpm
All control characteristics are based on a 4-pole asynchronous motor

Surroundings:
Enclosure ....................................................................................................................................................... IP 20
Enclosure with options ............................................................................................................................... NEMA 1
Vibration test ............................................................................................................................................ 0.037 oz
Max. relative humidity .................................................................................................. 5% - 93% during operation
Ambient temperature .................................................. Max. 122 °F (45 °C) (24-hour average max. 113 °F (40 °C))
Derating for ambient temperature, see special conditions in the Design Guide
Min. ambient temperature during full-scale operation .......................................................................... 32 °F (0 °C)
Min. ambient temperature at reduced performance ......................................................................... 14 °F (-10 °C)
Temperature during storage/transport ............................................................ -13 - +150/160 °F (-25 - +65/70 °C)
Max. altitude above sea level ........................................................................................................ 3280 ft (1000 m)
Derating for air pressure, see special conditions in the Design Guide
EMC standards, Emission ............................................................................. EN 50081-2, EN 61800-3, EN 55011
EMC standards, Immunity .................................................................................................................................. EN
50082-1/2, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61800-3
See section on special conditions in the Design Guide

Safeguards:

• Electronic thermal motor protection against overload.

• Temperature monitoring of the power module ensures that the adjustable frequency drive cuts
out if the temperature reaches 212 °F (100 °C). An overload temperature cannot be reset until
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• The frequency converter is protected against short-circuits on motor terminals U, V, W.

• If an electrical phase is missing, the variable frequency drive will cut out.
• Monitoring of the intermediate circuit voltage ensures that the variable frequency drive cuts out
if the intermediate circuit voltage is too low or too high.
• The variable frequency drive is protected against ground fault on motor terminals U, V, W.

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■ Technical data, mains supply 1 x 220 - 240 V/3 x 200-240V

According to international standards Type 2803 2805 2807 2811 2815 2822 2840
Output current IINV. [A] 2.2 3.2 4.2 6.0 6.8 9.6 16
(3 x 200-240V) IMAX (60s) [A] 3.5 5.1 6.7 9.6 10.8 15.3 25.6
Output power (230 V) SINV. [KVA] 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.4 2.7 3.8 6.4
Typical shaft output PM,N [kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.7
Typical shaft output PM,N [HP] 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 5.0
Max. cable cross [mm2/AWG] 1) 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10
section, motor

Input current IL,N [A] 5.9 8.3 10.6 14.5 15.2 - -

(1 x 220-240 V) IL,MAX (60s) [A] 9.4 13.3 16.7 23.2 24.3 - -
Input current IL,N [A] 2.9 4.0 5.1 7.0 7.6 8.8 14.7
(3 x 200-240 V) IL,MAX (60s) [A] 4.6 6.4 8.2 11.2 12.2 14.1 23.5
Max. cable cross [mm2/AWG] 1) 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10
section, power
Max. pre-fuses IEC/UL2) [A] 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20 25/25
Efficiency3) [%] 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
Power loss at 100% [W] 24 35 48 69 94 125 231
load
Weight [lb]/[kg] 4.4/2.0 4.4/2.0 4.4/2.0 4.4/2.0 4.4/2.0 8.2/3.7 13.2/6.0
Enclosure4 type IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
1. American Wire Gauge. Max. cable cross
section is the largest cable cross section that can
be attached to the terminals. Always observe
national and local regulations.
2. Type gG pre-fuses must be used for installation
according to IEC rules. If you want to maintain UL/cUL
you must use pre-fuses of the type Bussmann KTN-R
200 V, KTS-R 500 V or Ferraz Shawmut, type ATMR
(max. 30A). The fuses must be placed for protection
in a circuit that is capable of supplying a maximum of
100,000 amps RMS (symmetrical), 500 V maximum.
3. Measured using a 65.5 ft (25 m) shielded/armoured
motor cable with a rated load and rated frequency.
4. IP20 is standard for VLT 2805-2875, whereas
NEMA 1 is an option.

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■ Technical data, AC line supply 3 x 380 - 480 V

According to international standards Type 2805 2807 2811 2815 2822 2830
Output current IINV. [A] 1.7 2.1 3.0 3.7 5.2 7.0
(3 x 380-480V) IMAX (60s) [A] 2.7 3.3 4.8 5.9 8.3 11.2
Output power (400 V) SINV. [KVA] 1.1 1.7 2.0 2.6 3.6 4.8
Typical shaft output PM,N [kW] 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.0
Typical shaft output PM,N [HP] 0.75 1.0 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0
Max. cable cross [mm2/AWG] 1) 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10
section, motor

Input current IL,N [A] 1.6 1.9 2.6 3.2 4.7 6.1
(3 x 380-480 V) IL,MAX(60s)[A] 2.6 3.0 4.2 5.1 7.5 9.8
Max. cable cross [mm2/AWG] 1) 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10 4/10
section, power
Max. pre-fuses IEC/UL2) [A] 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20 20/20
Efficiency3) [%] 96 96 96 96 96 96
Power loss at 100% [W] 28 38 55 75 110 150
load
Weight [lb]/[kg] 4.6/2.1 4.6/2.1 4.6/2.1 4.6/2.1 8.2/3.7 8.2/3.7
Enclosure4 type IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20

According to international standards Type 2840 2855 2875 2880 2881 2882
Output current IINV. [A] 9.1 12 16 24 32.0 37.5
(3 x 380-480V) IMAX (60s) [A] 14.5 19.2 25.6 38.4 51.2 60.0
Output power (400 V) SINV. [KVA] 6.3 8.3 11.1 16.6 22.2 26.0
Typical shaft output PM,N [kW] 4.0 5.5 7.5 11.0 15.0 18.5
Typical shaft output PM,N [HP] 5.0 7.5 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0
Max. cable cross [mm2/AWG] 1) 4/10 4/10 4/10 16/6 16/6 16/6
section, motor

Input current IL,N [A] 8.1 10.6 14.9 24.0 32.0 37.5
(3 x 380-480 V) IL,MAX(60s)[A] 13.0 17.0 23.8 38.4 51.2 60
Max. cable cross [mm2/AWG] 1) 4/10 4/10 4/10 16/6 16/6 16/6
section, power
Max. pre-fuses IEC/UL2) [A] 20/20 25/25 25/25 50/50 50/50 50/50
Efficiency3) [%] 96 96 96 97 97 97
Power loss at 100% [W] 200 275 372 412 562 693
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Weight [lb]/[kg] 3.7/8.2 13.2/6.0 13.2/6.0 40.8/18.5 40.8/18.5 40.8/18.5
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Enclosure4 type IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20/ IP20/ IP20/

NEMA 1 NEMA 1 NEMA 1
1. American Wire Gauge. Max. cable cross in a circuit that is capable of supplying a maximum of
section is the largest cable cross section that can 100,000 amps RMS (symmetrical), 500 V maximum.
be attached to the terminals. Always observe 3. Measured using a 65.5 ft (25 m) shielded/armoured
national and local regulations. motor cable with a rated load and rated frequency.
2. Type gG pre-fuses must be used for installation 4. IP20 is standard for VLT 2805-2875, whereas
according to IEC rules. If you want to maintain UL/cUL NEMA 1 is an option.
you must use pre-fuses of the type Bussmann KTN-R
200 V, KTS-R 500 V or Ferraz Shawmut, type ATMR
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■ Available literature

■ Supplied with the unit

Below is a list of the literature available for VLT
2800. It must be noted that there may be deviations
from one country to the next.

Supplied with the unit:

Operating instructions ....................................................................................................................... [Link]

Various literature for VLT 2800:

Data sheet ....................................................................................................................................... [Link]

Instructions for VLT 2800:

LCP remote-mounting kit .................................................................................................................... [Link].51
Filter instruction .................................................................................................................................. MI.28.B1.02
VLT 2800 DeviceNet cable ................................................................................................................... MI.28.F1.02
Cold plate ........................................................................................................................................... MI.28.D1.02
Precise stop ........................................................................................................................................ MI.28.C1.02

Communication with VLT 2800:

Profibus manual ................................................................................................................................ [Link]
VLT 2800 DeviceNet manual ............................................................................................................. [Link]
X = version number
YY = language version

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■ Parameter list with factory settings

PNU Parameter Factory setting 4-setup Conv. Data

# description index type
001 Language English No 0 5
002 Local/remote operation Remote-controlled Yes 0 5
003 Local reference 000,000.000 Yes -3 4
004 Active Setup setup 1 No 0 5
005 Programming Setup Active Setup No 0 5
006 Setup copying No copying No 0 5
007 LCP copy No copying No 0 5
008 Display scaling 1.00 Yes -2 6
009 Large display readout Frequency [Hz] Yes 0 5
010 Small display line 1.1 REFERENCE % Yes 0 5
011 Small display line 1.2 Motor current [A] Yes 0 5
012 Small display line 1.3 Power[kW] Yes 0 5
013 Local control Remote control Yes 0 5
as par. 100
014 Local stop/reset Active Yes 0 5
015 Local jog Not active Yes 0 5
016 Local reverse Not active Yes 0 5
017 Local reset of trip Active Yes 0 5
018 Data change lock Not locked Yes 0 5
019 Operating status at Forced stop, Yes 0 5
power up use saved ref.
020 Lock for Hand mode Active No 0 5
024 User-defined Quick Menu Not active No 0 5
025 Quick Menu Setup 000 No 0 6

4-Setup:
’Yes’ means that the parameter can be programmed
Data type:
individually in each of the four Setups, i.e. one single
Data type shows the type and length of the telegram.
parameter can have four different data values. ’No’
means that the data value will be the same in all Setups. Data type Description
3 Integer 16
Conversion index: 4 Integer 32
This number refers to a conversion figure to be used 5 Unsigned 8
when writing or reading via serial communication 6 Unsigned 16
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See Data character in Serial communication 9 Text string

in the Design Guide.

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PNU Parameter Factory setting 4-setup Conv. Data-

# description index type
100 Configuration Speed reg., open loop Yes 0 5
101 Torque characteristics Constant torque Yes 0 5
102 Motor power PM,N depends on unit Yes 1 6
103 Motor voltage UM,N depends on unit Yes -2 6
104 Motor frequency fM,N 50 Hz Yes -1 6
105 Motor current IM,N depends on motor selected Yes -2 7
106 Rated motor speed depends on par. 102 Yes 0 6
107 Automatic motor adjustment Optimization off Yes 0 5
108 Stator resistance RS depends on motor selected Yes -3 7
109 Stator reactance XS depends on motor selected Yes -2 7
117 Resonance damping OFF Yes 0 6
119 High start torque 0.0 sec Yes -1 5
120 Start delay 0.0 sec Yes -1 5
121 Start function Coast in start del. Yes 0 5
122 Function at stop Coast Yes 0 5
123 Min. freq. for activation of 0.1 Hz Yes -1 5
par. 122
126 DC braking time 10 sec. Yes -1 6
127 DC brake engaging frequency OFF Yes -1 6
128 Thermal motor protection No protection Yes 0 5
130 Start frequency 0.0 Hz Yes -1 5
131 Voltage at start 0.0 V Yes -1 6
132 DC brake voltage 0% Yes 0 5
133 Start voltage depends on unit Yes -2 6
134 Load compensation 100 % Yes -1 6
135 U/f-ratio depends on unit Yes -2 6
136 Slip compensation 100 % Yes -1 3
137 DC hold voltage 0% Yes 0 5
138 Brake cut out value 3.0 Hz Yes -1 6
139 Brake cut in frequency 3.0 Hz Yes -1 6
140 Current, minimum value 0% Yes 0 5
142 Leak reactance depends on motor selected Yes -3 7
143 Internal ventilator control Automatic Yes 0 5
144 AC brake factor 1.30 Yes -2 5
146 Reset voltage vector Off Yes 0 5

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PNU Parameter Factory setting 4-setup Conv. Data

# description index type
200 Output frequency range Clockwise only, 0-132 Hz Yes 0 5
201 Output frequency, 0.0 Hz Yes -1 6
low limit fMIN
202 Output frequency, 132 Hz Yes -1 6
high limit fMAX
203 Reference range Min ref.-Max ref. Yes 0 5
204 Minimum ref RefMIN 0.000 Hz Yes -3 4
205 Maximum ref RefMAX 50.000 Hz Yes -3 4
206 Ramp type Linear Yes 0 5
207 Ramp-up time 1 3.00 sec. Yes -2 7
208 Ramp-down time 1 3.00 sec. Yes -2 7
209 Ramp-up time 2 3.00 sec. Yes -2 7
210 Ramp-down time 2 3.00 sec. Yes -2 7
211 Jog ramp time 3.00 sec. Yes -2 7
212 Quick stop ramp-down time 3.00 sec. Yes -2 7
213 Jog frequency 10.0 Hz Yes -1 6
214 Reference function Sum Yes 0 5
215 Preset reference 1 0.00% Yes -2 3
216 Preset reference 2 0.00% Yes -2 3
217 Preset reference 3 0.00% Yes -2 3
218 Preset reference 4 0.00% Yes -2 3
219 Catch up/slow down 0.00% Yes -2 6
reference
221 Current limit 160 % Yes -1 6
223 Warn. Low current 0.0 A Yes -1 6
224 Warn. High current IMAX Yes -1 6
225 Warn. Low frequency 0.0 Hz Yes -1 6
226 Warn. High frequency 132.0 Hz Yes -1 6
227 Warn. Low Feedback -4000.000 Yes -3 4
228 Warn. High Feedback 4000.000 Yes -3 4
229 Frequency bypass, 0 Hz (OFF) Yes 0 6
bandwidth
230 Frequency bypass 1 0.0 Hz Yes -1 6
231 Frequency bypass 2 0.0 Hz Yes -1 6 All about VLT
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PNU Parameter Factory setting 4-setup Conv. Data

# description index type
302 Digital input, term. 18 Start Yes 0 5
303 Digital input, term. 19 Reverse Yes 0 5
304 Digital input, term. 27 Reset and coast Yes 0 5
inverse
305 Digital input, term. 29 Jog Yes 0 5
307 Digital input, term. 33 No function Yes 0 5
308 Term. 53, analog input voltage REFERENCE % Yes 0 5
309 Term. 53, min scaling 0.0 V Yes -1 6
310 Term. 53, max scaling 10.0 V Yes -1 6
314 Term. 60, analog input current No function Yes 0 5
315 Term. 60, min scaling 0.0 mA Yes -4 6
316 Term. 60, max scaling 20.0 mA Yes -4 6
317 Time out 10 sec. Yes -1 5
318 Function after timeout No function Yes 0 5
319 Term. 42, analog output 0-IMAX = 0-20 mA Yes 0 5
323 Relay output Control ready Yes 0 5
327 Pulse ref./FB 5000 Hz Yes 0 7
341 Term. 46 digital output Control ready Yes 0 5
342 Term. 46 Max. pulse output 5000 Hz Yes 0 6
343 Precise stop function Normal ramp stop Yes 0 5
344 Counter value 100000 pulses Yes 0 7
349 Speed comp delay 10 ms Yes -3 6

4-Setup:
’Yes’ means that the parameter can be programmed
Data type:
individually in each of the four Setups, i.e. one single
Data type shows the type and length of the telegram.
parameter can have four different data values. ’No’
means that the data value will be the same in all Setups. Data type Description
3 Integer 16
Conversion index: 4 Integer 32
This number refers to a conversion figure to be used 5 Unsigned 8
when writing or reading via serial communication 6 Unsigned 16
with a variable frequency drive. 7 Unsigned 32
See Data character in Serial communication 9 Text string
in the Design Guide.

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PNU Parameter Factory setting 4-setup Conv. Data

# description index type
400 Brake function Depends on unit type No 0 5
405 Reset function Manual reset Yes 0 5
406 Aut. restart time 5 sec. Yes 0 5
409 Trip delay overcurrent Off (61 sec.) Yes 0 5
411 Switching frequency 4.5 kHz Yes 0 6
412 Var. carrier frequency No LC-filter Yes 0 5
413 Overmodulation function On Yes 0 5
414 Min. feedback 0.000 Yes -3 4
415 Max. feedback 1500.000 Yes -3 4
416 Process units No unit Yes 0 5
417 Speed PID [Link]. 0.010 Yes -3 6
418 Speed PID intergra. 100 ms Yes -5 7
419 Speed PID differentiation time 20.00 ms Yes -5 7
420 Speed PID diff. amplification 5.0 Yes -1 6
limit
421 Speed PID lowpass filter 20 ms Yes -3 6
423 U1 voltage par. 103 Yes -1 6
424 F1 frequency Par. 104 Yes -1 6
425 U2 voltage par. 103 Yes -1 6
426 F2 frequency par. 104 Yes -1 6
427 U3 voltage par. 103 Yes -1 6
428 F3 frequency par. 104 Yes -1 6
437 Proc. PID no/inv. Normal Yes 0 5
438 Proc. PID anti wind. Active Yes 0 5
439 Proc. PID start frequency Par. 201 Yes -1 6
440 Proc. PID start 0.01 Yes -2 6
proportional ampl.
441 Proc. PID integration time Off (9999.99 s) Yes -2 7
442 Proc. PID differentiation time Off (0.00 s). Yes -2 6
443 Proc. PID diff. ampl. limit 5.0 Yes -1 6
444 Proc. PID lowpass filter time 0.02 s Yes -2 6
445 Flying start Not possible Yes 0 5
451 Speed PID feedforward factor 100% Yes 0 6
452 Controller range 10 % Yes -1 6
456 Brake voltage reduce 0 Yes 0 5
461 Feedback conversion Linear Yes 0 5
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PNU # Parameter description Factory setting 4-setup [Link] Datatype

500 Address 1 No 0 5
501 Baudrate 9600 Baud No 0 5
502 Coasting stop Logic or Yes 0 5
503 Quick stop Logic or Yes 0 5
504 DC brake Logic or Yes 0 5
505 Start Logic or Yes 0 5
506 Reversing Logic or Yes 0 5
507 Selection of Setup Logic or Yes 0 5
508 Selection of preset ref. Logic or Yes 0 5
509 Bus jog 1 10.0 Hz Yes -1 6
510 Bus jog 2 10.0 Hz Yes -1 6
512 Telegram profile FC protocol Yes 0 5
513 Bus time interval 1 sec. Yes 0 5
514 Bus time interval function Off Yes 0 5
515 Data readout: Reference % No -1 3
516 Data readout: Reference [unit] No -3 4
517 Data readout: Feedback [unit] No -3 4
518 Data readout: Frequency No -1 3
519 Data readout: Frequency x scaling No -1 3
520 Data readout: Motor current No -2 7
521 Data readout: Torque No -1 3
522 Data readout: Power [kW] No -2 7
523 Data readout: Power [HP] No -2 7
524 Data readout: Motor voltage [V] No -1 6
525 Data readout: DC Link voltage No 0 6
526 Data readout: Motor thermal load No 0 5
527 Data readout: Inverter thermal load No 0 5
528 Data readout: Digital input No 0 5
529 Data readout: Analog input, term. 53 No -1 5
531 Data readout: Analog input, term. 60 No -4 5
532 Data readout: Pulse reference No -1 7
533 Data readout: External reference No -1 6
534 Data readout: Status word No 0 6
537 Data readout: Inverter temperature No 0 5
538 Data readout: Alarm word No 0 7
539 Data readout: Control word No 0 6
540 Data readout: Warning word No 0 7
541 Data readout: Extended status word No 0 7
544 Data readout: Pulse Count No 0 7

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PNU Parameter Factory setting 4-setup Conv. Data

# description index type
600 Operating hours No 73 7
601 Hours run No 73 7
602 kWh counter No 2 7
603 Number of cut ins No 0 6
604 Number of overheatings No 0 6
605 Number of overvoltages No 0 6
615 Fault log: Error code No 0 5
616 Fault log: TIME No 0 7
617 Fault log: Value: No 0 3
618 Reset of kWh counter No reset No 0 7
619 Reset of running hours counter No reset No 0 5
620 Operation mode Normal operation No 0 5
621 Nameplate: Unit type No 0 9
624 Nameplate: Software version No 0 9
625 Nameplate: LCP identification no. No 0 9
626 Nameplate: Database identification no. No -2 9
627 Nameplate: Power parts version No 0 9
628 Nameplate: Application option type No 0 9
630 Nameplate: Communication option type No 0 9
632 Nameplate: BMC software identification No 0 9
634 Nameplate: Unit identification for communication No 0 9
635 Nameplate: Software parts no. No 0 9
640 Software version No -2 6
641 BMC software identification No -2 6
642 Power card identification No -2 6

4-Setup:
’Yes’ means that the parameter can be programmed
Data type:
individually in each of the four Setups, i.e. one single
Data type shows the type and length of the telegram.
parameter can have four different data values. No’
means that the data value will be the same in all Setups. Data type Description
3 Integer 16
Conversion index: 4 Integer 32
This number refers to a conversion figure to be used 5 Unsigned 8
when writing or reading via serial communication 6 Unsigned 16
with a variable frequency drive. 7 Unsigned 32
All about VLT

See Data character in Serial communication 9 Text string

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A E
AC brake .................................................................... 67 Electrical installation ...................................................... 14
AC line connection ........................................................ 16 Electrical installation, control circuitry ................................. 18
Active Setup ................................................................ 32 EMC-correct electrical installation ..................................... 11
Address ...................................................................... 75 ETR - Electronic Thermal Relay ........................................ 45
Analog input ............................................................... 60 Extreme environments ................................................... 94
Analog output .............................................................. 62
Automatic motor tuning .................................................. 41
F
Fan control .................................................................. 48
B Fault log ..................................................................... 84
Baudrate ..................................................................... 75 Feedback, ................................................................... 68
Brake connection .......................................................... 17 Flying start .................................................................. 73
Brake cut in frequency ................................................... 47 Four Setups................................................................. 32
Brake cut out value ....................................................... 47 Frequence bypass, bandwidth ......................................... 56
Brake function .............................................................. 67 Function at stop ........................................................... 44
Brake resistance ........................................................... 18
Brake Voltage Reduce ................................................... 74
Bus jog ....................................................................... 80 G
Bus time interval ........................................................... 80 Gain AC brake ............................................................. 48
Galvanic isolation (PELV) ................................................. 94
Ground connection ....................................................... 17
C Grounding ................................................................... 10
control panel ................................................................ 24 Grounding of shielded/armoured control cables ................... 12
Catch up .................................................................... 54
CHANGE DATA ............................................................ 24
Connection of a 2-wire transmitter .................................... 22 H
Constant torque ........................................................... 39 Hand / Auto mode operation ........................................... 27
Control keys ................................................................ 24 Hand mode ................................................................. 37
Control terminals .......................................................... 18 High voltage test ........................................................... 10
Control unit ................................................................. 24 High voltage warning .................................................. 4, 10
Control wires ............................................................... 19
Counter value .............................................................. 66
Current limit, ................................................................ 54
I
Initialize....................................................................... 85
Current, minimum value .................................................. 47
Input fuses .................................................................. 16
IP 21 solution ................................................................. 6
D
Data readout................................................................ 25
DC brake time .............................................................. 44
J
Jog frequency .............................................................. 53
DC brake voltage .......................................................... 46
Jog ramp time .............................................................. 53
DC hold voltage ............................................................ 47
Diagram ...................................................................... 13
Digital / pulse output ...................................................... 64
L
Digital inputs ................................................................ 58
Language.................................................................... 31
Dimensions ................................................................... 5
Large display readout .................................................... 33
Direction of motor rotation .............................................. 16
LCP copy .................................................................... 32
Display mode ............................................................... 25
Leakage reactance ........................................................ 48
Display readout ............................................................ 27
Literature ...................................................................102
Display scaling of output frequency ................................... 33

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Load compensation ....................................................... 46 R

Load sharing ................................................................ 18 reverse ....................................................................... 58
Local reference ............................................................. 31 Ramp type .................................................................. 51
Lock for data changes ................................................... 36 Ramp-down time .......................................................... 52
Ramp-up time .............................................................. 52
Rated motor speed ....................................................... 41
M Recidual Current Device ................................................. 18
Mains supply ..............................................................100 Reference function ........................................................ 53
Manual initialization ........................................................ 24 Reference, .................................................................. 51
Maximum Pulse 29........................................................ 64 Relative ...................................................................... 53
Mechanical installation ..................................................... 9 Relay connection .......................................................... 20
Menu mode ............................................................ 25, 25 Relay output 1-3 ........................................................... 62
Motor cables ............................................................... 17 Reset function .............................................................. 67
Motor coils .................................................................... 6 Reset voltage vector ...................................................... 48
Motor connection ......................................................... 16 Resonance damping...................................................... 42
Motor current ............................................................... 41
Motor frequency ........................................................... 40
Motor power ................................................................ 40 S
Motor thermal protection ................................................ 16 Slow down .................................................................. 54
Motor voltage ............................................................... 40 See Derating for ambient temperature................................ 29
Setup copying .............................................................. 32
Side-by-side .................................................................. 9
O Slip compensation ........................................................ 47
Operating mode at power-up, local operation ...................... 37 Spacing for mechanical installation ...................................... 9
Output frequency .......................................................... 50 Special motor mode ...................................................... 39
Overmodulation function ................................................ 68 Speed comp delay ........................................................ 66
Speed control, closed loop ............................................. 39
Speed control, open loop ............................................... 39
P Speed PID .................................................................. 69
Parallel connection of motors ........................................... 17
Speed up/slow down ..................................................... 22
Parameter list with factory settings ...................................103
Start .......................................................................... 73
Potentiometer reference ................................................. 22
Start delay................................................................... 43
Precise stop function ..................................................... 65
Start frequency ............................................................. 45
Preset reference ........................................................... 54
Start function ............................................................... 43
Process control, closed loop ........................................... 39 Start torque ................................................................. 43
Process PID ................................................................ 72
Start voltage ................................................................ 46
Process units ............................................................... 69
All about VLT

Start/stop ................................................................... 22
Programming Setup ...................................................... 32
Stator reactance ........................................................... 42
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Programming the adjustable frequency drive ....................... 25

Stator resistance........................................................... 41
Pulse start/stop ............................................................ 22
Status LED .................................................................. 24
Pulse/reference feedback ............................................... 64
STOP/RESET............................................................... 24
Sub D plug .................................................................. 21
Sum .......................................................................... 53
Q
Switching frequency ...................................................... 68
Quick menu ................................................................. 25
QUICK MENU ......................................................... 24, 25
Quick Menu setup ......................................................... 38
T
Quick menu, userdefined ................................................ 37
Telegram Profile ............................................................ 80
Quick stop ramp-down time ........................................... 53 Temperature-related switching frequency ............................ 29
Terminal 42.................................................................. 62

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Terminal 46 .................................................................. 64
Terminal 53 .................................................................. 60
Terminal 60 .................................................................. 61
Terminal cover ................................................................ 6
Terminals .................................................................... 22
Thermal motor protection ............................................... 44
Thermistor .............................................................. 45, 59
Tightening Torque, Power Terminals .................................. 18
Time out ..................................................................... 61
Torque characteristic ..................................................... 39

U
U/f-ratio ...................................................................... 46
UL Standard ................................................................ 94

V
Variable torque ............................................................. 39
VLT 2800 start-up ......................................................... 29
VLT Software Dialog ...................................................... 21

W
Warning functions ........................................................ 54
Warning words, extended status words and alarmwords ....... 93
Warnings/alarm messages and ....................................... 89
Warnings/alarms ........................................................... 28

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