VLT® 2000 Series

Contents
Section 1
Section 1 ■ Installation

Section 2
Section 2 ■ After installation

Section 3
Section 3 ■ Facts about VLT
VLT

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About this manual

Section 1 Installation has been written for personnel who will unpack the VLT frequency con-
verter and carry out mechanical and electrical installation.

Installation makes it easy and safe for you to install the VLT frequency converter, just
follow the instructions on the next pages.

Section 2 After Installation has been written for personnel who are to set up the VLT
frequency converter, when it is to be commissioned. The VLT has a number of factory
settings. You can choose the settings to match your plant (application). The
initial settings are described in chapter 1.

When you start your setting the mechanical and electrical installation has been done.
If you want to check the electrical installation you can do that on the basis of the sur-
vey of terminals.

Section 1
To go on with the settings you must know the values of the different parameters.
Typically it is the planning engineer or technician who determines the values on the
basis of the information given in the section Facts about VLT.

Section 3 Facts about VLT is written for users of VLT frequency converters for large plants.

In Facts about VLT you can read how to size a plant, how to select the right VLT on
the basis of the technical data, how to carry out the electrical installation, the
mechanical installation, etc.

Section 2
It will also appear what standards the VLT frequency converter complies with and
what safety measures you should take before you start.

Facts about VLT is your work of reference, so do keep it within reach.

When you read the manual please note the following symbols:

General warning Section 3

Pay special attention here.

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■ ■ Warning against improper start

Safety rules

The frequency converter contains dangerous

voltages when connected to the mains. 1. The motor can be stopped using digital commands,
Improper connection of the motor or the frequency bus commands, references or local stop, while the
converter may cause equipment failure, serious injury frequency converter is connected to the mains.
or death. If personal safety requires elimination of any
possibility of unintended start, these stops will not
Therefore follow the directions in this manual, as well as be sufficient.
local and national safety rules. 2. The motor can start during parameter operation.
Therefore always activate the “Stop/Reset” key
Touching the electrical parts, even when the power before changiing data.
supply has been switched off, can cause serious injury 3. A stopped motor can start if a fault occurs in the
or death. electronics of the frequency converter or after a
temporary overload, mains fault or faulty motor
Wait at least 4 minutes after switching off before connection.
touching any electrical parts.

■ These rules concern your safety ■ For the North American market
1. When repairs are undertaken the power supply to CAUTION: It is the responsibility of the user or person
the frequency converter must be disconnected. installing the drive to provide proper grounding and
2. The “Stop/Reset” key on the keyboard of the branch circuit protection for incoming power and motor
frequency converter does not disconnect the power overload according to National Electrical Codes (NEC)
supply and may therefore not be used as a safety and local codes.
switch.
3. The unit must be properly grounded, the user must The Electronic Thermal Relay (ETR) in UL listed VLTs
be protected against supply voltage and the motor provides class 20 motor overload protection in
against overload according to national and local accordance with NEC in single motor applications,
codes. when parameter 315 is set to Trip [2] and parameter
4. The leakage currents to ground are higher than 107 is set to nominal motor (nameplate) current.
3 mA.
5. The factory setting does not incorporate protection
against motor overload. For this function parameter
315 is set to data value Trip [2] or data value
Warning [1]. Note: This function is initialised at
1.16 x rated motor current and rated motor
frequency (see page 63).
6. Do not remove the motor and mains terminals,
when the unit is connected to the mains. Ensure
that the power supply has been switched off,
before you remove the motor and mains terminals.

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■ Before you start ........................................... Page 6

Installation
Chapter 1

■ Mechanical installation ................................. Page 6

■ Electrical installation .................................... Page 6

■ EMC-correct installation .............................. Page 9

■ General ....................................................... Page 9

■ Instructions for installation .......................... Page 9

■ For further information ............................... Page 11

■ Installation guide
VLT 2000 with built-in compact RFI filter ... Page 12

Section 1
■ Technical data
VLT 2000 with built-in compact RFI-filter ... Page 12

Section 2
Section 3

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■ Before you start

Read the safety rules on page 4 before you start.

■ Mechanical installation
Item 1 Drilling template (enclosed in box) That I have done
For sizing and drilling of holes you can use the
enclosed Drilling Template.

Ensure min. 100 mm (10 cm) free air space

above and below the VLT frequency converter. This
also applies when a module has been mounted.
Make sure that the ambient temperature does not
exceed 40°C.

Item 2 Side by side mounting

VLT frequency converters can be mounted side by
side, without any space between them.

Item 3 Module
If you want to use a module (to be placed underneath)
you must take the physical dimensions into account.

■ Electrical installation
Item 1 Prefuses That I have done
Choose the right prefuses:

Mains supply 1 x 220/230/240 V Mains supply 3 x 380-460 V

3 x 208/220/230/240 V
VLT 2010 Max. 10A VLT 2020 Max. 16 A
VLT 2015 Max. 16 A VLT 2025 Max. 16 A
VLT 2020 Max. 20 A VLT 2030 Max. 16 A
VLT 2030 Max. 20 A VLT 2040 Max. 16 A
VLT 2040 Max. 20 A VLT 2050 Max. 16 A
VLT 2050 Max. 25 A VLT 2060 Max. 20 A

See Special conditions: Cut-in current

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Installation
■ Electrical installation (continued)
Item 2 Extra protection That I have done
If you want extra protection, pay attention to the
following:

As extra protection, error voltage relays or neutral

grounding can be used. However, the installation
must comply with local health and safety standards.
An earth fault can introduce a direct current in the
discharge current. Any ELCB relay used must comply
with local regulations. The relays must be suitable to
protect three-phase equipment with bridge rectifier
and short discharge on power-up.

Item 3 Motor, mains and brake cables

To comply with the stated EMC emission

Section 1
specifications, screened motor cable must not be
used. However, a precondition is that an RFI filter
module is installed to comply with the EMC emission
specifications.

Observe the following max. cross sections for motor,

mains and brake cables:

Mains supply 1 x 220/230/240 V Mains supply 3 x 380-460 V

3 x 208/220/230/240 V

Section 2
VLT 2010 Max. 4 mm2 VLT 2020 Max. 4 mm2
VLT 2015 Max. 4 mm2 VLT 2025 Max. 4 mm2
VLT 2020 Max. 4 mm2 VLT 2030 Max. 4 mm2
VLT 2030 Max. 4 mm2 VLT 2040 Max. 4 mm2
VLT 2040 Max. 4 mm2 VLT 2050 Max. 4 mm2
VLT 2050 Max. 4 mm2 VLT 2060 Max. 4 mm2

Section 3

Cable relief fitting

▲

195H6129
Option

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■ Electrical installation (continued)

Item 4 Control cables That I have done

The cables used for control cables must be

screened to comply with the stated EMC emission
specifications. Connect the screen from the control
cables to terminal 61 (ground).

Observe the following max. cross sections for control

cables:

Mains supply 1 x 220/230/240 V Mains supply 3 x 380-460 V

3 x 208/220/230/240 V
VLT 2010 Max. 1.5 mm2 VLT 2020 Max. 1.5 mm2
VLT 2015 Max. 1.5 mm2 VLT 2025 Max. 1.5 mm2
VLT 2020 Max. 1.5 mm2 VLT 2030 Max. 1.5 mm2
VLT 2030 Max. 1.5 mm2 VLT 2040 Max. 1.5 mm2
VLT 2040 Max. 1.5 mm2 VLT 2050 Max. 1.5 mm2
VLT 2050 Max. 1.5 mm2 VLT 2060 Max. 1.5 mm2
▲

Cable relief fitting

195H6129

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■ EMC correct installation Cable for serial communication:

Installation
A number of factors must be considered in order to The cable for serial communication should be
achieve EMC correct installation of the VLT 2000 screened. The screen should be installed using a
frequency converter. screen clamp on the VLT frequency converter (see the
instruction for installation, page 10, point B ).
■ General
The basic VLT 2000 units do not comply with any Motor cable:
EMC emission specifications, since no EMC filter (RFI For the motor either screened or unscreened cable
filter) is incorporated in the basic units. can be used. In connection with installation of the RFI
Therefore it is necessary to install an RFI and motor and motor filter module it is recommended to use
filter module to comply with EMC emission unscreened motor cable. With screened motor cable,
specifications. the screen must be installed under the cable clamp
VLT Series 2000 is available with built-in RFI filter that on the cable relief fitting. Mounting with twisted
fulfils the EMC emission requirements. screen ends (Pigtails) should be avoided as this will
In addition to reducing the mains interference, the fil- destroy the screen effect at high frequences. In
ters also reduce the interference radiating from the principle the motor cable screen may not be
unscreened motor cable. As far as the motor cable is

Section 1
interrupted and it may not be earth connected. If it is
concerned, only interference above 30 MHz is necessary to interrupt the screen to mount a motor
reduced (ref. EN 55011-1A). starter or motor relays, the screen must continue with
an impedance which is as low as possible.
To reduce the electromagnetic noise level from the to- The EMC emission specifications are complied with
tal system as far as possible (frequency converter and by using up to 100 m of unscreened motor cable.
motor installation), it is important to make the motor If screened cable is used the demand for conducted
and brake cables as short as possible. noise (150 kHz - 30 MHz) cannot be observed.
Cables having a sensitive noise level may not be led
together with motor and brake cables.
Brake cable:
■ How to install Screened cable must be used for the brake resistor.
Units with RFI and motor filter module:

Section 2
The screen must be installed under the cable clamp
When the RFI and motor filter module is installed it is on the cable relief fitting. (See page 10 point E ).
recommended to use unscreened motor cable, since Avoid using screen pigtails.
this gives the lowest electromagnetic noise level. Use brake cable lengths of up to 5 m.

Control cable: Sensitive signal cables:

The control cable must be screened. The screen must Cables having a sensitive noise level may not be led
be installed under the screen clamp on the screen together with motor and brake cables.
termination bracket. Mounting with twisted screen
ends (Pigtails) should be avoided, as this will destroy Equalising currents:
the screen effect at high frequencies. Efforts should be made to avoid possible equalising
Normally, the screen should also be connected to the currents that may occur when the control cable
base of the controlling appliance (follow the screen is connected to the base (earthed) at both
Section 3
instructions for use of the appliance in question). In ends. Equalising currents occur because of voltage
connection with very long control cables and differences between the VLT frequency converter
analogue signals, 50 Hz ripple loops may occur in base and the base of the controlling appliance. They
rare cases, depending on the installation. This is can be avoided by making a tight fit with the cabinet
because of interference coupling from the mains base rear plate, thereby ensuring that any equalising
supply cables. In this connection it can be necessary currents will run via the base rear plates and their
to break the screen or possible insert a 100nF con- joints, not via the cable screens.
denser between screen and base.

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Three-phase mains connection

Single-phase mains connection

Between PC and VLT frequency converter

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Installation
VLT 2010-2030, 1/3 x 208-240 V and VLT 2020-
2060* 3 x 380-460 V with RFI and motor filter
module or LC and RFI filter module:

If VLT frequency converters are mounted on an

electrically conductive, metal rear plate, good
electrical connection between the VLT and the rear
plate is to be ensured (use earth screw (item A in
the drawing)).

If the VLT frequency converter is mounted on a non-

conductive rear plate, it is to be ensured that there is
good grounding to the earth screw (item A in the
drawing).

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

*) VLT 2060 Max. 415 V

■ For further information
When you have finished installing the VLT frequency converter. You will also get information about what
converter, see the section After installation for infor- parameters to choose to ensure optimum operation.
mation about how to operate the VLT frequency

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■ Installation guide
Following this installation guide the VLT® 2000 units
with built-in compact RFI filter comply with the EMC
requirements according to EN 55011 group 1A.

■ Technical data
The technical data on this page only apply to VLT®
2010, 0.37 kW, VLT® 2015, 0.55 kW and VLT®
2020,0.75 kW.with built in compact RFI filter.

Cable type: Screened

Max. length: 20 m
Mains supply: 1 x 220-240 V

Clamp to secure cables and cable screen type Motor cable connection:
195H6129 is delivered with the above units. Motor cable and screen is secured in cable relief fitting
and the wires are connected in the motor plug.
Mains supply connection:
Cable is secured in cable relief fitting.
Earth wire is secured in the earth screw on the
frequency converter.

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After installation
Chapter 1 ■ Quick Setup,
If you are familiar with a VLT ...................... Page 14

■ Quick Setup,
If you are not familiar with a VLT ................ Page 14

■ A simple connection example .................... Page 14

■ How to program ........................................ Page 15

■ Survey of terminals .................................... Page 16

■ Description of connection terminals ............ Page 16

■ How to check connection of

control cables ............................................. Page 17

Section 1
■ Prefuses .................................................... Page 17

■ Cables ....................................................... Page 17

■ Check grounding ....................................... Page 17

■ Commissioning and testing ....................... Page 18

■ Basic settings ............................................ Page 18

Section 2
Section 3

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■ Quick Setup ■ A simple connection example

If you are familiar with a VLT In the figure below you can see a simple connection
If you know the VLT and how to move round in the example based on the Quick Setup programming
menus and parameters, you can go directly to steps overleaf.
1-9 overleaf to get started.

■ Quick Set
If you are not familiar with a VLT
If you have never operated a VLT frequency converter
before, you can learn it on the basis of the
instructions on page 15.

Connection example

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■ How to program

After installation
If you use a brake module, you must program
The Quick Setup shown is based on the assumption one parameter more, and two more if you
that you want your VLT to operate with the following want local operation via the display keys.
setup: This will appear from the two tables at the bottom.
To store the data press the “menu” key!
1. External start/stop
2. Potentiometer connected for external speed control When you have connected your VLT, as described on
3. Option to change rotation direction the previous page, you must program a few parame-
4. Option to select a fixed speed (Jog) eters.

Perform steps 1-9 for Quick Setup.

Standard motor with constant torque load without brake module on the frequency converter
Step Parameter Designation Settings Display indication
1 000 Language Choose English ENGLISH
2 103 Motor power Read motor plate

Section 1
3 104 Motor voltage Read motor plate
4 105 Motor frequency Read motor plate
5 201 Min. frequency Set wanted frequency
6 202 Max. frequency Set wanted frequency
7 215 Ramp up 1 Set wanted ramping time
8 216 Ramp down 1 Set wanted ramping time
9 Start This is done by supplying terminals 18 and 27
the frequency with 24 V DC from the frequency converter’s terminal 12
converter or by using an external 24 V DC voltage

If a brake module is mounted, make the following settings

Step Parameter Designation Settings Display indication

Section 2
1 300 Brake function If a brake module is used, choose Applied APPLIED
2 Start This is done by supplying terminals 18 and 27
the frequency with 24 V DC from the frequency converter’s terminal 12,
converter or by using an external 24 V DC voltage

If you want local operation and start, make the following settings
Step Parameter Designation Settings Display indication
1 003 Operation site Choose Local LOCAL
2 004 Local reference Record wanted output frequency by means
of the “+” and “−” keys

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■ Survey of terminals
After installation

The control signals and the terminals for the brake

Below you will see a survey of all the terminals of a module are described at the bottom of this page.
VLT frequency converter (3 x 380-460 V).

Mains Motor Br.

■ Description of connection terminals

Terminal 12: Internal voltage supply Terminal 50: Internal voltage supply
24 V DC activates digital inputs such as Start/stop, With 10 V DC voltage you can set an analogue
Jog or Quick stop. control signal using a 1 kohm potentiometer with ter-
minal 55 as reference.
Terminal 18: Start/stop (Digital input)
When 24 V DC is applied the motor starts on condit- Terminal 53: Analogue control voltage
ion that Using parameter 412 you can choose between 0 -
− digital input 27 (Quick stop) is connected +10 V DC or +10 - 0 V DC analogue voltage. The ter-
to 24 V DC. minal is used together with terminals 50 and 55. The
− you have made no local stop command voltage value determines the output frequency and
(“Stop/reset” key). thus also the speed of the motor.
− fMax is > 0 Hz.
Terminal 55: Analogue common
− a reference signal has been given (see para. 402).
Is used together with terminals 50 and 53 or together
Terminal 19: Reversing (Digital input) with terminal 60.
When 24 V DC is applied to terminal 19, the motor
Terminal 60: Analogue control current
starts reversing, either at once or after a stop com-
Using parameter 413 you can choose between four
mand. If you have chosen pulse start in para. 402
different input signals:
(terminal 18), the start reversing function of para.
0-20 mA, 4-20 mA, 20-0 mA or 20-4 mA.
403 is automatically a pulse-activated function.
The current value determines the output frequency.
Terminal 20: Digital common
Terminal 61: Not used
This terminal is the reference for all digital signals,
including bus.
Terminals 71-72: RS 232 port
Terminal 27: Stop (Digital input)
Connect the terminals to a PC, if you want to control
When you apply 0 V you can give different stop sig-
the VLT frequency converter via PC software. Terminal
nals. See also para. 404.
20 acts as digital common.
Terminal 29: Jogging (Digital input)
Terminals 81-82: Brake resistor
This terminal allows you to activate a fixed
By means of these terminals you can connect the
preprogrammed speed. See para. 405.
brake resistor on units with brake function.
Terminal 46: Output Note the live voltage 550 V DC.
Using parameter 408 you can choose between
different output signals. The output is an open collector
output, and a pull-up resistor of min. 600 ohm must
therefore be connected to terminal 12 (+24 V).

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■ How to check connection of control cables

After installation
The VLT frequency converter must be connected so
that it is possible to control it via the different signal
inputs at the top of the enclosure.

Terminals 01-03: Relay output Max. 250 V, max. 2 A. Relay: Not activated
Terminal 12: Supply to digital inputs 24 V DC, max. 140 mA
Terminals 18-19: Digital inputs 0-24 V, Ri=2 kohm (max. 37 V for 10 sec.)
27-29 (min. on-time 80 ms.)
Terminal 46: Digital output signal (open collector) Max. 24 V DC, max. 40 mA, min. 600 ohm
Terminal 50: Supply to 1 kohm potentiometer 10 V DC, max. 12 mA
Terminal 53 Analogue control voltage +0 - 10 V DC, Ri=10 kohm, +10 - 0 V
Terminal 60: Analogue control current 0/4-20 mA, Ri=226 ohm, 20-0/4 mA
Terminals 71/72: RS 232 standard bus 71 RXD, 72 TXD, 20 dig. ref.
Terminals 81/82: Used in connection with brake resistor

Section 1
Terminal 20: Digital common Must be used as reference for all digital
signals
Terminal 55: Analogue common Must be used as reference for all analogue
signals.

■ Prefuses
Prefuses must be installed in the mains supply to the
frequency converter.

(Max. sizes)
Mains supply 1/3 x 208/220/230/240 V Mains supply 3 x 380-460 V
2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 2050 2020 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060*

Section 2
10 A 16 A 20 A 20 A 20 A 25 A 16 A 16 A 16 A 16 A 16 A 20 A

■ Cables
The cables to control signals and brake resistor must If you use screened cables, the screen must be con-
be screened. It is recommended to use unscreened nected to the screen termination bracket of the VLT
motor cable. frequency converter and brake resistor.

Motor/mains cables (max. cable cross-section)

Mains supply 1/ 3 x 208/220/230/240 V Mains supply 3 x 380-460 V
Section 3
2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 2050 2020 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060*
4 mm2 for all VLT 2000 Series types 4 mm2 for all VLT 2000 Series types

Control cables (max. cable cross-section)

Mains supply 1/ 3 x 208//220/230/240 V Mains supply 3 x 380-460 V
2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 2050 2020 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060*
1.5 mm2 for all VLT 2000 Series types 1.5 mm2 for all VLT 2000 Series types
*) VLT 2060: Max. 415V

■ How to check the grounding

The grounded line must be connected to terminal 94
(PE). If you use a thick cable this must be connected
to the 6 mm large screw (terminal 95) in the bottom of
the VLT frequency converter.

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■ Commissioning and testing c) Make a quick stop by means of disconnecting

When the VLT frequency converter has been connected to between terminal 27 and terminal 12.
control signals, you may want to test the system. Example of display indication:
This following test is not suitable if you use the built-in
PI controller.
1. Disconnect the motor from the VLT frequency
converter.
. Hz
00,0
FREQUENCY
2. Connect the VLT frequency converter to the mains. STOP 1
3. Make the necessary settings such as min./max.
frequency and connect the necessary control During the simulation you can see that the VLT
signals, possibly via PLC. frequency converter reacts by watching the
As a minimum you must set the parameters display indications.
and connect the control signals as described
in chapter 1, Quick Setup. If no external control has been
4. Make a simulation without motor: connected, you can choose to simulate
a) Give a start signal via a contact to terminal 18. the function of the VLT frequency converter
Example of display indication: locally via the keyboard. See description at
the bottom of page 31.

. Hz
30,0
FREQUENCY ➜
5. Press the “Stop” key to stop the VLT frequency
FUNCTION OK 1 converter before you connect the motor.
6. Test the whole system (repeat steps 4 and 5) with
the motor connected to check the direction of
b) The speed (frequency) can be changed by rotation.
means of the potentiometer connected.
Example of display indication:

. Hz
23,7
FREQUENCY ➜
FUNCTION OK 1

■ Basic settings
The VLT frequency converter has been preset from The factory settings of the VLT frequency
the factory so that normally it will function after a few converter are listed on page 105.
data values are recorded/changed.
See Quick Setup on page 15.

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Contents
Chapter 1 ■ How the VLT works ................................... Page 21
Technology

Chapter 2 ■ How to size your VLT ................................. Page 29

Product range, sizing, technical data

Chapter 3 ■ How to install your VLT .............................. Page 41

The connection terminals, dimensions,
mechanical installation, electrical installation,
and motor connection

Chapter 4 ■ How to operate your VLT ........................... Page 45

The control panel and

Section 1
the structure of the menus

Chapter 5 ■ The control possibilities of the VLT ............. Page 51

The menu groups and
the various parameters

Chapter 6 ■ Description of parameters ......................... Page 59

Chapter 7 ■ Display messages ..................................... Page 81

Section 2
Status, alarm and warning and
reset messages

Chapter 8 ■ Special conditions ..................................... Page 85

CE-labelling
EMC, extreme operational conditions,
electrical noise, air humidity, efficiency and
du/dt measurements

Chapter 9 ■ Factory settings and service ...................... Page 97 Section 3

Factory settings and fault location
Form to note down the VLT
parameter settings

Chapter 10 ■ Subject index .......................................... Page 107

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How the VLT works

Chapter 1 ■ How the VLT is built up .............................. Page 22

■ The Danfoss VVC principle ........................ Page 23

■ Factory-programmed optimization ............. Page 24

■ Control accuracy ....................................... Page 25

■ Protection against mains disturbance ........ Page 25

■ Galvanic isolation ....................................... Page 25

■ Advanced motor protection ....................... Page 25

■ Long motor cables .................................... Page 25

■ Functional diagrams .................................. Page 26

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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■ How the VLT is built up

How the VLT works

Saved energy
A frequency converter is an electronic unit for infinite Energy is saved when the motor runs at a speed
speed control of a.c. motors. The frequency converter which is continually matched to the momentary
controls the motor speed by converting the fixed volt- requirement. An example is a pump and ventilating
age and frequency of the supply mains, e.g. 400 V/ plant, where a frequency converter can reduce energy
50 Hz, to variable values. The frequency converter consumption by the cube of the speed.
does this by rectifying a.c. voltage to DCvoltage and
converting this to a.c. voltage with variable amplitude Improved process
and frequency. Matching the speed to the production process has
several advantages: an increase in production and a
The variable voltage and frequency supplying the motor decrease in the consumption of materials and the
make infinite speed control of standard three-phase, scrapping rate.
asynchronous motors possible.Today the a.c. motor
controlled by a frequency converter is a natural part of Improved quality
all automised plants. Apart from utitilizing the good fea- The number of starts and stops is reduced. This avoids
tures of the a.c. motor, the infinite speed control gives unnecessarily hard treatment of machine parts.
the user a multitude of additional advantages:
Less maintenance
The frequency converter requires no maintenance.
In water supply plants there are no pressure surges
which might damage the water pipes.

1. Mains supply 6. Inverter

1 × 220/230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Converts DC voltage to variable a.c.voltage and
3 × 208/220/230/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz variable frequency.
3 × 380/400/415/440/460 V AC, 50/60 Hz
7. Motor coils (as module)
2. Rectifier Advantages of motor coils:
Three-phase rectifier bridge rectifies AC to DC. − You can use long motor cables.
− Unlimited switching at the output of
3. Intermediate circuit the frequency converter (trip may occur).
DC voltage = √2 × supply voltage
8. Output
4. Coils in the intermediate circuit Variable a.c. voltage,10-100% of the supply voltage.
(not all VLT 2000 units) Variable frequency: 0-120/0-500 Hz.
Smoothen DC voltage and limit mains
supply interference (mains harmonics). 9. Control card
The integrated computer controls the inverter, which
5. Capacitors in the intermediate circuit generates the pulse pattern by means of which DC
Smoothen the voltage of the intermediate circuit voltage is converted to variable a.c. voltage and
(energy store). variable frequency.

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■ The Danfoss VVC principle

How the VLT works

held inactive in pairs, throughout a 60° sine period.
VLT 2000 Series frequency converters use an inverter The current wave form of the motor current closely
control system known as the Voltage Vector Control resembles that obtained on mains operation. The
(VVC) developed by Danfoss. switching pause in 60° of the sine period also means
The VVC principle is superior to the traditional PWM that full-rated motor voltage can be obtained - and
(Pulse Width Modulation) principle used in most inverter switching losses are reduced by about
modern frequency converters in the following ways: one third.
− Full-rated motor voltage at rated motor frequency.
− Near perfect resemblance to the sinusoidal The figures below show the switching pattern and
mains supply. maximum motor voltage according to the VVC
− Extremely low switching losses, resulting in high principle and the traditional PWM principle
converter efficiency. respectively.
The features are obtained through a special switching
pattern: the switching intervals are very short, which The full-rated motor voltage and the perfect current
means high switching frequency, and the six wave form mean that the Danfoss VLT 2000 Series
semiconductors of the inverter section are alternately allows full motor performance without any derating -

Section 1
just like running the motor on the mains.

Motor voltage and simplified switching pattern according to the Danfoss VVC principle

1,00
U-V U-W
V-W W-U

0,50

0,00
0 60 120 180 240 300 360

Section 2
-0,50

-1.00

Motor voltage and simplified switching pattern according to the traditional PWM principle
1,00
0,866
U-V V-W W-U Section 3
0,50

0,00
0 60 120 180 240 300 360

-0,50

-1.00
Phase-phase voltage
Switching pattern for phase U Single phase voltage for motor

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■ Factory-programmed optimization
How the VLT works

Start voltage
VLT Series 2000 has dynamic adaptation of the increases the motor voltage at a given frequency. This
motor voltage and frequency. This ensures increases the motor magnetization. The motor can yield
correct magnetisation of the motor, thus a higher torque, but the disadvantage is that the motor
providing optimum dynamics, accuracy or efficiency. losses are increased too. The result is a higher motor
temperature. Excessive start voltage can cause a trip
VLT has been designed for operation of the most (cut-out).
common types of motors and loads.
Once parameters 103,104, 105, 107 and 108 have Start compensation
been set according to the motor type plate, your changes the motor voltage as a function of the load.
motor operation will be optimum in most cases. The voltage will increase with higher motor current.
Over-compensation will overheat the motor and give
Individual adaptation of VLT and motor is done via the risk of instability and can cause trip (cut-out). As
parameters 109-112. the name indicates, the function is most effective at
low motor speed.

U/f ratio
This describes the pre-programmed U/f characteristics
which indicate the relation between motor voltage (U)
and frequency (f).
The U/f ratio can be adjusted to ensure correct
excitation of the motor, thereby helping to
obtain optimal dynamism, accuracy or efficiency.

Slip compensation
adds both frequency and voltage and compensates for
the varying slip at varying load so that the motor speed
is kept constant at varying load. Over-compensation
may make the speed increase at increasing load. This
means motor overload and risk of unstable motor
operation.

Constant torque CT
Par. 104 = Rated motor voltage
Par. 105 = Rated motor frequency
Par. 107 = Rated motor current
Par. 108 = Motor no-load current
Par. 109 = Start voltage
Par. 110 = Start compensation
Par. 111 = U/f ratio
Par. 112 = Slip compensation

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■ Control accuracy

How the VLT works

A closed loop control incorporates a direct process
Basically we distinguish between open loop and feedback, which substantially improves the control
closed loop control.When the control is an open loop accuracy.
type the motor current acts as process feedback. The The stated maximum torque follows the power hyper-
final result is therefore highly dependent on the bola in the frequency range across the motor’s rated
characteristics of the motor. frequency.
Note that large motors give a better result than small
motors.

Open loop (depending on motor size) ±2.0 % 3-100 Hz (10-90% of max. torque)
PI (closed loop) ±0.5% 1.2-100 Hz (-90 - +90% of max. torque)

■ Programmable control inputs and ■ Galvanic isolation

signal outputs in 2 setups With the VLT 2000 Series safety isolation is standard,
The digital technique used in the VLT 2000 Series as the high-voltage parts of the power section are
makes it possible to redefine the different control galvanically isolated from the low-voltage parts of the
inputs and signal outputs and to program 2 different control section according to VDE 0160/0106 (PELV).

Section 1
user defined setups. Therefore PCs and the like will not be disturbed.
It is easy for the user to program the required
functions on the keyboard of the VLT 2000 Series or
via the RS 232 user interface. ■ Advanced motor protection
The VLT 2000 Series has a built-in electronic thermal
motor protection. The frequency converter calculates
■ Protection against mains disturbance the motor temperature on the basis of voltage,
The VLT 2000 Series is protected against transients current, frequency and time.
arising on the mains, e.g. when you switch in power The thermal motor protection is comparable with a
factor phase-correction capacitors or when the thermal relay in the motor cables. Therefore it is
supply is subject to lightning strikes. superior to the traditional bi-metallic protection, where
Adequate motor voltage and full torque can be main- the altered cooling conditions due to the speed

Section 2
tained down to 10% under-voltage on the supply control are not taken into consideration.
mains.

■ Long motor cables

For the VLT 2000 Series motor coils in an IP 00 or IP
10 enclosure are available as modules.
This makes it possible to install a long cable between
motor and frequency converter.
Motor coils are also included in the RFI and motor
filter module in IP 20 enclosure. See page 34 for a
speciffication of maximum cable length.
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■ Functional diagram VLT 2010-2030 single-phase/three-phase 208-240 V

How the VLT works

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■ Function diagram VLT 2040-2050, 3-phase 208-240 V

How the VLT works

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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■ Functional diagram VLT 2020-2060 three-phase 380-460 V

How the VLT works

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How to size your VLT

Chapter 2 ■ Selection of frequency converter ............... Page 30

■ Sizing ....................................................... Page 30

■ Product range ........................................... Page 31

■ Brake function ........................................... Page 33

■ Motor coils (module) .................................. Page 34

■ RFI and motor filter (module) ..................... Page 34

■ LC and RFI filter (module) .......................... Page 34

■ Dimensions ............................................... Page 35

■ Technical data ........................................... Page 38

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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■ Selection of frequency converter

How to size your VLT

■ Sizing on the basis of the apparent power SM

Usually the size of frequency converter is chosen on [kVA] consumed by the motor
the basis of the shaft output, as this may be the only Exercise
value known. However, if the data are known for both A motor must yield constant torque at continous
the application, the motor and the frequency converter, operation. Usually the necessary values will appear
it is recommended to make a more accurate sizing. from the motor plate or from the motor catalogue.

The values must be based on the rated motor speed. Solution

From the table on the next page you can see that VLT
VLT 2000 only operates according to the CT type 2025 can yield 2.0 kVA (415 V) at continuous
(constant torque) characteristic operation. The solution is therefore VLT type 2025.

Read values
■ Sizing when you know the motor current Motor current = 2.5 A (3 × 415 V)
Exercise
Conveyor plant with a 1.1 kW, 3 × 380 V motor. At U × I × √3
sM = [kVA]
continuous operation the motor current is 2.5 A 1000
( 3 × 415 V).
415 × 2.5 × √3
= [kVA]
Solution 1000
From the table on the next page you can see that a
VLT type 2025 can yield 2.8 A at continuous opera- = 1.8 kVA
tion. The right solution is therefore VLT 2025.

■ Sizing on the basis of the power requirement

PVLT [kW] of the motor
Exercise
A machine tool is driven by a 3 kW motor. The power
requirement is indicated to be 2.4 kW. The motor
efficiency η is 0.80, cos ϕ = 0.81 and the motor volt-
age is 3 x 415 V.
η and cos ϕ are measured at 3 kW output. We
estimate η and cos ϕ to be approximately the same
at 80 % load.

Solution
From the table on the next page you can see that VLT
type 2040 can yield 4.0 kVA (415 V) at continuous
operation. The right solution is therefore VLT type 2040.

Pm
SVLT =
η × cos ϕ

2.4 kW
=
0.80 × 0.81

= 3.7 kVA

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■ Which one to choose?

How to size your VLT

Mains: 1 × 220/230/240 V, 3 × 208/220/230/240 V
VLT type Typical shaft output Constant output current IVLT,N Constant output power at 230 V
[kW] [A] [kVA]
2010 0.37 2.2 0.9
2015 0.55 3.1 1.3
2020 0.75 4.0 1.6
2030 1.5 7.5 3.1
2040 *) 2.2 10.6 4.4
2050 *) 3.0 16.7 6.9

*) VLT types 2040 and 2050: only three-phase mains supply.

Mains: 3 × 380/400/415/440/460 V *)
VLT type Typical shaft output Constant output current IVLT,N Constant output power at 415 V

Section 1
[kW] [A] [kVA]
2020 0.75 2.4 1.7
2025 1.1 2.8 2.0
2030 1.5 4.0 2.9
2040 2.2 5.6 4.0
2050 3.0 7.6 5.5
2060 *) 4.0 9.7 7.0

*) VLT type 2060: 3 × 380/400/415 V

Section 2
Section 3

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■ Product range ■ How to find the right code number

How to size your VLT

The VLT 2000 Series is available in a single-phase/ When you have found the right VLT size you can find
three-phase version (1 x 220-240 V or 3 x 208-240V) the code number to be ordered in the table below.
in the power range 0.37-1.5 kW and a three-phase
version (3 x 208-240 V) in the power range 2.2-3.0 Example:
kW. A three-phase version (3 x 380-460 V) in the VLT type 2020 (3 x 380-460 V) three-phase without
power range 0.75-4.0 kW is also available. display with brake has the code number 195H3400.

As appears from the table a VLT 2000 single/three

All units are delivered in an IP 20 enclosure. phase can be delivered with various options and
modules such as brake function, RFI filter and motor
coils.

VLT 2000 Series, single-phase/three-phase (1 × 220-240 V / 3 × 208-240 V) (3 x 208-240 V)

VLT 2010 VLT 2015 VLT 2020 VLT 2030 VLT 2040 VLT 2050
Without display 195H3100 195H3102 195H3104 195H3106 195H3108 195H3110
With display 195H3101 195H3103 195H3105 195H3107 195H3109 195H3111
Without display with brake 195H3200 195H3202 195H3204 195H3206 195H3208 195H3210
With display with brake 195H3201 195H3203 195H3205 195H3207 195H3209 195H3211
RFI and motor filter module 195H6523 195H6524 195H6524 195H6525
IP 20 1-phase
RFI and motor filter module 195H6522 195H6522 195H6522 195H6522
IP 20 3-phase
RFI-filtermodul IP 20 (VBG-4)* - - - - 195H6528 195H6528
Motor coil module IP 00 195H6510 195H6510 195H6510 195H6510
Motor coil module IP 10 (VBG-4) 195H6521 195H6521 195H6521 195H6521
LC and RFI filter module 195H6527 195H6526 195H6526 195H6526
IP 20 3-phase
* Schaffner RFI-filter type FN351 - 16/29

VLT 2000 Series, three-phase (3 × 380/460 V). Note: VLT 2060: 380/415 V
VLT 2020 VLT 2025 VLT 2030 VLT 2040 VLT 2050 VLT 2060
Without display 195H3300 195H3302 195H3304 195H3306 195H3308 195H3310
With display 195H3301 195H3303 195H3305 195H3307 195H3309 195H3311
Without display with brake 195H3400 195H3402 195H3404 195H3406 195H3408 195H3410
With display with brake 195H3401 195H3403 195H3405 195H3407 195H3409 195H3411
RFI and motor filter module IP 20** 195H6522 195H6522 195H6522 195H6522 195H6522 195H6522
Motor coil module IP 10 (VBG-4) 195H6521 195H6521 195H6521 195H6521 195H6521 195H6521
LC and RFI filter module IP 20** 195H6527 195H6527 195H6527 195H6526 195H6526 195H6526
**Only 380/415 V

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■ VLT 2000 Series built-in RFI filter EN 55011 1A:

How to size your VLT

VLT Series 2000, single-phase (1 x 220-240 V)
VLT 2010 VLT 2015 VLT 2020 VLT 2030
Without display 195H3600 195H3602 195H3604 195H3606
With display 195H3601 195H3603 195H3605 195H3607
Without display / With brake 195H3700 195H3702 195H3704 195H3706
With display / with brake 195H3701 195H3703 195H3705 195H3707
Motor coils, IP20, three-phase 195H6529 195H6529 195H6529 195H6529

VLT Series 2000, three-phase (3 x 380-415 V)

VLT 2020 VLT2025 VLT2030 VLT 2040 VLT 2050 VLT 2060
Without display 195H3800 195H3802 195H3804 195H3806 195H3808 195H3810
With display 195H3801 195H3803 195H3805 195H3807 195H3809 195H3811
Without display / With brake 195H3900 195H3902 195H3904 195H3906 195H3908 195H3910
With display / with brake 195H3901 195H3903 195H3905 195H3907 195H3909 195H3911
Motor coils, IP20, three-phase 195H6529 195H6529 195H6529 195H6529 195H6529 195H6529

Section 1
The VLT® 2000 with built-in RFI filter in IP 20 enclosure, immunity standards as laid down in the IEC 1000-4.
is designed to be built directly into control panels. - The VLT® 2000 units meet the EMC emission
, requirements as laid down in the EN 55011,
EMC demands are fulfiled without any extra
Group 1 Class A. The EMC emission specifications
component.
are complied with by using up to 40 m unscreened
- RFI filter to reduce electromagnetic interference.
cable, see page 88.
- The VLT® 2000 units meet all necessary EMC

■ VLT 2000 Series built-in compact RFI filter

For technical data, see page 12.
VLT Series 2000, single-phase (1 x 220-240 V)
VLT 2010 VLT 2015 VLT 2020

Section 2
With display / without brake 195H3112 195H3113 195H3114

■ Accessories/options to the VLT Series 2000:

Remote control (option) 175H1788
Danish
PC program (VLS Dialog 2)(Danish
Danish) 175H2877
English
PC program (VLS Dialog 2)(English
English) 175H2850
German
PC program (VLS Dialog 2)(German
German) 175H2876

■ Brake function Section 3

All units can be delivered with built-in brake function
(factory-mounted). The brake resistors for the brake
function must be connected according to the connec-
tion diagram on page 42.

Specifications VLT 2010-2030 VLT 2040-2050 VLT 2020-2050 VLT 2060

208-240 V 208-240 V 380-460 V 380-415 V
Max. current 5.5 A 16 A 5.5 A 7.5 A
Min. brake voltage 372 V DC 372 V DC 747 V DC 646 V DC
Max. brake voltage 382 V DC 382 V DC 764 V DC 661 V DC
P-band 4V 8V 8V 8V
Overcurrent fuse None None None None
Min. brake resistance 70 Ohm 25 Ohm 140 Ohm 90 Ohm

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■ Motor coils (module) Motor coils in IP 00 and IP 10 enclosure contain only

The IP 20 enclosure (also with mains filter) is available one motor coil, making it possible to use long motor
with integrated motor coils or as an IP 00/IP 10 cables up to 300 m. These motor coils must be
module for external mounting. installed separately (not for co-building with the VLT
frequency converter).
Technical data
208-240 V/IP 20 208-240V/IP 00 380-415 V/IP 20 380-460 V/IP 10
Max. current 3 × 2.2/4.0/7.5 A 3 × 7.5 A 3 × 9.7 A 3 × 10 A
Max. cable length (unscreened) 150 m 300 m 150 m 300 m
Max. cable length to fullfill
EN 55011, Group 1, Class A 100 m - 100 m -
Unscreened
Max. cable length (screened) 75 m 150 m 75 m 150 m
Inductance 3× 75 µH 75 µH 120 µH 240 µH
Outside dimensions 100x110x180 mm - 100x110x180 mm -
Code no. 195H6523,6524,6525 195H6510 195H6522
195H6521

■ Additional litterature:
MI.20.CX.02 - Moter coil, IP 10
MI.20.BX.52 - Moter coil, IP 00
MD.65.BX.XX - Brake resistors

■ RFI and motor filter (module)

The RFI and motor filter module in IP 20 enclosure is The VLT 2000 Series basic units meet EMC immunity
designed to be built in with the VLT frequency requirements as laid down in the IEC 1000-4
converter itself. The filter contains the following: standards, but do not meet any EMC emission
- RFI filter to reduce electro-magnetic requirements.
interference.
- Motor coils making it possible to use long motor Equipped with the IP 20 RFI and motor filter
cables. (195H6522, 195H6523, 195H6524, 195H6525),
- Motor filter (motor RFI filter) to reduce the electro- the VLT 2000 Series meets the EN 55011, Group 1,
magnetic interference from the motor cable. Class A requirements of EMC emission.
The EMC emission specifications are complied with
by using up to 100 m unscreened motor cable.

■ LC and RFI filter (module)

The LC and RFI filter module in IP 20 enclosure is Equipped with the IP 20 LC and RFI filter
designed to be built in with the VLT frequency (195H6526 and 195H6527), the VLT 2000 Series
converter itself. The filter contains the following: meets the EN 55011, Group 1, Class A requirements
- RFI filter to reduce electro-magnetic of EMC emission.
interference The EMC emission specifications are complied with
- LC filter to reduce the acoustic noise level from the by using up to 100 m unscreened motor cable.
motor and make it possible to use long motor
cables up to 300 m.
- Motor filter (motor RFI filter) to reduce the electro-
magnetic interference from the motor cable.
Code nr. 195H6527 195H6526
VLT basic unit VLT 2020, 2025, 2030 VLT 2040, 2050, 2060
Enclosure IP 20 IP 20
Outside dimensions (H x W x D) 170 x 110 x 180 mm 170 x 110 x 180 mm
Built-in fan Yes No
Mains voltage 380 - 415 V 380 - 415 V
Current (max.) 4.0 A 9.7 A
Cut-out frequency No limit No limit
EMC immunity IEC 801 Series IEC 801 Series
EMC emission EN 55011 Group 1, Class A EN 55011 Group 1, Class A
Max. cable length to fullfill
EN 55011, Group 1, Class A 100 m 100 m
Unscreened
Max. temperature (full load) 40°C 40°C

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■ Dimensions

How to size your VLT

VLT 2010-2030 single-phase, 220-240 V/three-phase, 208-240 V
VLT 2010-2020 built-in compact RFI filter single-phase, 220-240 V

Min. space over and under frequency

converters: 100 mm

Min. space to the left and the right of

Section 1
frequency converters: 0 mm (side-by-side
mounting).

VLT 2010-2030 with module single-phase, 220-240 V/three-phase, 208-240 V

With 100 mm module: A = 362 mm

a = 337 mm

With 170 mm module: A = 432 mm

Section 2
a = 407 mm

Min. space over and under frequency

converters: 100 mm.

Min. space to the left and the right of

frequency converters: 0 mm (side-by-side
mounting).

Section 3

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■ Dimensions (cont’d)
VLT 2020-2060 three-phase, 380-415/460 V
VLT 2040-2050 three-phase, 208-240 V

Min. space over and under frequency

converters: 100 mm.

Min. space to the left and the right of

frequency converters: 0 mm (side-by-side
mounting)

VLT 2020-2060 with module three-phase, 380-415/460 V

with 100 mm module: A = 462 mm

a = 437 mm

With 170 mm module: A = 532 mm

a = 507 mm

Min. space over and under frequency

converters: 100 mm.

Min. space to the left and the right of

frequency converters: 0 mm (side-by-side
mounting)

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How to size your VLT

■ Dimensions (cont’d)
VLT 2010-2030 with built-in RFI filter, single-phase, 220-240 V

Min. space over and under frequency

converters: 100 mm.

Section 1
Min. space to the left and the right of
frequency converters: 0 mm (side-by-side
mounting)

■ VLT 2020-2060 with built-in RFI filter, three-phase, 380-415 V

Section 2
Min. space over and under frequency
converters: 100 mm.

Min. space to the left and the right of

frequency converters: 0 mm (side-by-side Section 3
mounting)

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■ Technical data
How to size your VLT

Mains: 1 × 220/230/240 V, 3 × 208/220/230/240 V 3 x 208/220/230/240 V

Meets the international standards, UL/ cUL 4) VLT type 2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 2050
Constant load (CT):
Output current IVLT.N [A] 2.2 3.1 4.0 7.5 10.6 16.7
IVLT.MAX [A] (60 s) 3.5 4.9 6.3 10.5 17.0 26.7
Output SVLT.N [kVA] 0.9 1.3 1.6 3.1 4.4 6.9
SVLT.MAX [kVA] (60 s) 1.4 2.1 2.6 4.3 7.0 11.0
Typical shaft output PVLT.N [kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.5 2.2 3.0
Max. cable cross section [mm2] 4 4 4 4 4 4
Max. motor cable length [m] 40 (with motor coils IP 10:
unscreened cables 300 m, screened cables 150 m)
Output voltage UM [%] 0-100% of mains voltage
Output frequency fM [Hz] 0-120 or 0-500; programmable
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 200/208/220/230/240
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Thermal motor protection during operation Built-in thermal motor protection (electronic)
Switching on the output Unlimited (frequent switching may cause cut-out)
Ramp times [s] 0.1-800
VLT type 2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 2050
Max. input current IL,N [A] (5.3/3.5) (8.5/5.6) (10.6/7.1) (18/12) (-/10) (-/16)
Max. cable cross section [mm2] 4 4 4 4 4 4
Max. prefuses [A] 10 16 20 20 20 25
Bussmann Fuse type KTN-R 250 V AC 5) [A] 10 15 20 20 20 25
Mains supply voltage [V] 1 x 220/230/240 ±10 % 3 x 208/220/
3 × 208/220/230/240 ±10 % 230/240±10 %
Mains supply frequency [Hz] 50/60
Power factor/cos. ϕ1 Without mains filter:0.50/0.87 0.90/1.0 0.90/1.0
With mains filter:0.65/1.0
Efficiency >0.94 at rated load
Switching on the input times/min. 5
VLT type 2010 2015 2020 2030 2040 2050
Weight [kg] IP 20 2.0 2.0 2.1 2.1 4.6 4.6
Weight [kg] with built-in RFI filter IP 20 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.8
Power loss at max. load CT [W] 39 53 69 126 136 236
Enclosure IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
Vibration test [g] 0.7
Relative humidity [%] Max. 95 IEC 721 (according to VDE 0160)
Ambient temperature [°C] 0 → +40 at full-load operation 2)
(according to VDE 0160) [°C] −25 → +70, storage/transport
Frequency converter protection Grounding and short-circuit proof 3)
EMC applied standards Emission EN 55011, Group 1, Class A,
(see page 90) CISPR 11 (with RFI and motor filter)
Immunity IEC 1000-4
UL file-number E134261

2
) In the range -10 - 0 °C the unit can start and run, but the display indications and certain operating characteristics
will not meet the specifications.
3
) Brake option without protection
4
) Units with built-in RFI filter are not UL-approved.
5
) For the North American market

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■ Technical data (continued)

How to size your VLT

Mains: 3 × 380-460 V (VLT type 2060: 3 × 380-415 V)
Meets the international standards, UL/cUL 4) VLT type 2020 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 1)
Constant load (CT):
Output current IVLT.N [A] 2.4 2.8 4.0 5.6 7.6 9.7
IVLT.MAX [A] (60 s) 3.8 4.5 6.4 9.0 12.2 15.5
Output SVLT.N [kVA] 1.91 2.23 3.19 4.46 6.05 6.97
SVLT.MAX [kVA] (60 s) 3.06 3.57 5.10 7.14 9.69 11.2
Typical shaft output PVLT.N [kW] 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.0 4.0
Max. cable cross section [mm2] 4 4 4 4 4 4
Max. motor cable length [m] 40 (with motor coils IP 10:
unscreened cables: 300 m, screened cables: 150 m)
Output voltage UM [%] 0-100 in % of mains voltage
Output frequency fM [Hz] 0-120 or 0-500; programmable
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 380/400/415/440/460
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Thermal motor protection during operation Built-in thermal motor protection (electronic)

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Switching on the output Unlimited (frequent switching may cause cut-out)
Ramp times [s] 0.1-800
VLT type 2020 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 1)
Max. input current IL,N [A] 2.3 2.7 3.8 5.3 7.2 9.1
Max. cable cross section [mm2] 4 4 4 4 4 4
Max. prefuses [A] 16 16 16 16 16 20
Bussmann Fuse type KTN-R 250 V AC 5) [A] 15 15 15 15 15
Mains supply voltage [V] 3 × 380-460 V ±10% 2060: 3 × 380-415 V ±10%
Mains supply frequency [Hz] 50/60
Power factor/cos. ϕ1 > 0.90/1.0 at rated load
Efficiency > 0.97 at rated load
Switching on the input times/min. 5

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VLT type 2020 2025 2030 2040 2050 2060 1)
Weight [kg] IP 20 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.2 4.2 4.2
Weight [kg] with built-in RFI filter IP 20 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.8 4.8 4.8
Power loss at max. load CT [W] 58 64 78 114 153 196
Enclosure IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20 IP 20
Vibration test [g] 0.7
Relative humidity [%] Max. 95 IEC 721 (according to VDE 0160)
Ambient temperature [°C] 0 → +40, at full load operation 2)
(according to VDE 0160) [°C] −25 → +70, storage/transport
Frequency converter protection Grounding and short-circuit proof 3)
EMC applied standards Emission EN 55011, Group 1, Class A
(see page 90) CISPR 11 (with RFI and motor filter)
Immunity IEC 1000-4
Section 3
UL file no. E 134261

1
) VLT 2060 has not been UL approved.
2
) In the range -10 - 0 °C the unit can start and run, but the display indications and certain operating characteristics
will not meet the specifications.
3
) Brake option without protection
4
) Units with built-in RFI filter are not UL-approved.
5
) For the North American market

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How to install your VLT

Chapter 3 ■ How to connect the VLT to the motor ........ Page 42

■ Survey of connection terminals .................. Page 42

■ How to connect control signals ................. Page 43

■ Mechanical installation ............................... Page 44

■ High voltage test ....................................... Page 44

■ Extra protection ......................................... Page 44

■ Prefuses .................................................... Page 44

■ What cables to use .................................... Page 44

■ For the North American market ................. Page 44

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Section 3

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■ How to connect the VLT to the motor

With the VLT 2000 Series you can use all standard
three-phase asynchronous motors.
Small motors (230/400 V, ∆/Y) are delta-connected to
230 V and star-connected to 400 V. Large motors are
delta-connected (400/690 V, ∆/Y).

The motor is connected to the VLT frequency con-

verter by means of terminals at the bottom of the en-
closure (the module).

The rotation direction can be changed by

swapping the phase motor cables (terminals
97 and 98) or by using the “Fwd/Rev” key, see
also page 47.

■ Survey of connection terminals Do not remove the motor and mains terminals
All the terminals of a VLT frequency converter are when the unit is connected to the mains.
shown below (3 x 380-460 V). Ensure that the power supply has been switched
The control signals are described overleaf. off before you remove the motor and mains terminals.

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■ How to connect control signals

How to install your VLT

Each terminal number is based on the survey on page
You can connect the control signals in different ways 42.
on the VLT frequency converter.
The control signals can be connected to the two The control signals can be connected as follows:
terminal strips at the top of the enclosure.

Terminal 01-03: Relay output Max. 250 V, max. 2 A. Relay: Not activated
Terminal 12: Supply to digital inputs 24 V DC, max. 140 mA
Terminals 18-19: Digital inputs 0-24 V, Ri = 2 kohm (max. 37 V for 10 sec.)
27-29 (min. on-time 80 millisec.)
Terminal 46: Signal for motor frequency/current Max. 24 V DC, max. 40 mA, min. 600 ohm
Terminal 50: Supply to 1 kohm potmeter 10 V DC, max. 12 mA
Terminal 53: Analogue input voltage +0-10 V DC, Ri = 10 kohm, +10 - 0 V
Terminal 60: Analogue input current 0/4-20 mA, Ri = 226 ohm, 20 - 0/4 mA
Terminals 71/72 RS 232 standard 71 RXD, 72 TXD, 20 dig. ref.
Terminal 20: Digital frame Must be used together with all terminals
except for terminals 50, 53 and 60.

Section 1
Terminal 55: Analogue frame Must be used together with
terminals 50, 53 and 60

For a description of terminals and how to

program the various parameters, see chapter 4.

Terminal 18/402 ★ Start Latched No Speed Speed Reversing Reset Motor coasting/
start function up select and start start
Terminal 19/403 ★ Reversing Start No Speed Speed Reset
reversing function down select

Section 2
Terminal 27/404 Motor Quick DC ★ Reset and Stop Reset Speed Speed
coasting stop braking motor coasting and start up select
Terminal 29/405 ★ Jog Start Digital Pulse Pulse Pulse Select Reset Reversing Speed
(Jog) reference 100 Hz 1 kHz 10 kHz setup down

★ For factory setting of terminal function, see page 105.

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■ Mechanical installation ■ Prefuses

The VLT 2000 Series is cooled by natural convection. Prefuses must be installed in the supply feeding the
Therefore air must be able to pass freely under and frequency converter.
over the unit. The correct sizes and ratings can be found in the
The frequency converter must be mounted on a flat Technical Data section.
vertical surface. This will ensure that the air flow
follows the heat reduction.
To enable the frequency converter to get rid of the ■ What cables to use
cooling air, you must allow free air space both above Cables for the control signals and the brake cable
and below the frequency converter. must be screened in order to comply with EMC
The ambient temperature must not exceed 40°C so specifications.
that the VLT frequency converter can dispose of its The maximum cable length and the maximum cable
power loss. cross section is specified under Technical Data.
Any motor cable screening is connected to the
screen termination bracket in the frequency converter
(bottom) and the motor.
If non-screened cables are used, the control inputs
can occasionally be subject to signal disturbances.
Normally such a disturbance will not affect the
frequency converter.

■ For the North American market

CAUTION:
Enclosure IP 20 *) It is the responsibility of the user or person installing the
A 100 mm drive to provide proper grounding and branch circuit
protection for incoming power and motor overload
*) The unit is for panel mounting. It should be placed according to National Electrical Codes (NEC) and local
so that it is easily accessible according to Pr codes.
EN 50178
The Electronic Thermal Relay (ETR) in UL listed VLT's
■ Side by side mounting
provides class 20 motor overload protection in
The VLT frequency converters can be installed side by
accordance with NEC in single motor applications,
side. There is no need for any space for convection
when parameter 315 is set to Trip [2] and parameter
along the side of the enclosure.
107 is set to nominal motor (nameplate) current.

■ High voltage test

You can perform a 2.5 kV DC test for 1 second after
short-circuiting terminals U, V, W, L1, L2 and L3. Testing
is according to the unit’s chassis.
It is important to ensure that the filter capacitors have
been discharged after the test.

■ Extra protection
As extra protection, error voltage relays or neutral
grounding can be used. However, the installation
must comply with local health and safety standards.
A ground fault can introduce a direct current in the
discharge current.
Terminal 95 (earthscrew) intended for reinforced
earthing. Any RCD-relays used must comply with
local regulations.The relays must be suitable to
protect three-phase equipment with bridge rectifier
and short discharge on power-up.

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Chapter 4 ■ Operating your VLT ................................... Page 46

■ The display ................................................ Page 46

■ The push buttons ...................................... Page 46

■ Altering a data value (digits) ....................... Page 47

■ Altering a data value (text) ......................... Page 47

■ The light diodes ......................................... Page 48

■ Back to Display group ............................... Page 48

■ Back to the factory setting ........................ Page 48

■ How to lock programming function ........... Page 48

Section 1
■ The different groups (modes) ..................... Page 49

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Section 3

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■ Operating your VLT ■ The display

How to operate your VLT

You program and control the frequency converter via Light in the display indicates that the frequency
the control panel. The control panel consists of: converter is connected to the supply voltage.
− a display allowing you to interface with the The display has three lines:
frequency converter. Line A.Text written with capital letters is shown
− push buttons which can have one or several permanently - also while you are
functions (they are described later in this chapter). programming the frequency converter.
− two light emitting diodes (LEDs): Line B.States parameters and the rotation direction
Green light shows that power is on. of the motor.
Red light indicates alarm. Line C.Indicates the parameter value and what
menu you are in.

■ The push buttons

There are eight keys on the frequency converter’s
control panel.
The different keys and their functions are described
overleaf.

Stop
Reset
Menu Data –

+
➤

Jog Fwd. Start

Rev.

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■ Stop The “Stop/Reset” key allows you to stop the ■ JogThe “Jog” key allows you to make the motor
Reset
connected motor during operation, provided run at a fixed, preprogrammed speed or fre-
you have not chosen to set parameter 007 to Disable. quency. This frequency is set in parameter 203. Make
Line A of the display will flash after you have pressed sure that parameter 009 is set to Enable first. The VLT
the “Stop/Reset” key. frequency converter is Jogging as long as the “Jog”
The “Stop/Reset” key does not disconnect the supply key is held down.
voltage and may therefore not be used as a safety
switch.
■ This key allows you to change the rotation

➤
Fwd.
Rev.
The “Stop/Reset” key can also reset the frequency direction of the motor. The set ramp times
converter after trip. (up/down) in parameters 215 and 216 will be used
To make the key work, set parameter 006 to Enable. when the key is activated.
For safety reasons the key can only be activated
when the VLT frequency converter is set to local
■ Start Press this key to start the connected motor. operation (parameter 003).
To make this key work you must change the factory

Section 1
setting of parameter 008 from Disable to Enable.
■ Menu This key allows you to change from Display
group (see page 48) to Menu group (see
page 48) and on to Parameter group (see page ■ +These keys allow you to move round in
–
49). 5 different groups (modes) in order to
choose a menu, a specific parameter or a data value.
In Display group (see next page
page) you can choose
DISPLAY GROUP MENU GROUP
between 10 different display indications by using the
“+” and ”−” keys.
PARAMETER GROUP

■ Altering a data value (digits)

Section 2
DATA GROUP
When you press the “Data” key, the digit to the right
flashes (active).The other digits can be activated one
by one by pressing the “Data” key one, two, three or
Pressing the “Menu” key will return you from Data four times. You can alter the activated digit by
group (see page 49) to Parameter group (see page pressing the “+” or “−” key.
49) and back to Menu group (see page 48). It is not possible to delete or alter the values of the
Press the “Menu” key in Data group to store altered factory settings.
data values.
To alter some values, you will have to stop the
motor first by pressing the “Stop/Reset” key.
■ Data The “Data” key allows you to change from
Parameter group (see page 49) to Data Section 3
group (see page 49) and from Menu group (see ■ Altering a data value (text)
page 48) to Display group (see page 48). If the data value of the chosen parameter is a text,
you can see the chosen text in the display.
The text can be altered by pressing “Data”and then
DISPLAY GROUP MENU GROUP
the “+” or “−” key.
The shown text is stored when you leave Data group
or on Time out (20 sec.), see page 49 under Data
PARAMETER GROUP
group. It is not possible to delete or alter the values of
the factory setting.
DATA GROUP

To alter some values, you will have to stop the

motor first by pressing the “Stop/Reset” key.

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■ The light diodes ■ Back to the factory setting

There are two light diodes on the display. Green light 1. Switch off the VLT by disconnecting the supply
lights up when power is on and red light indicates alarm. voltage.
See page 82 for a description of alarm indications. 2. Press “Menu”, “Data” and “Jog” simultaneously.
3. Switch on the VLT and press the keys until the
display (line A) writes FIRST.
■ Back to Display group 4. Release the keys. The factory settings have now
You can always return to the Display group, no matter been activated again.
where you are in the menus. You do it by pressing the
“Menu” and the “Data” keys together.
■ How to lock programming function
You can avoid accidental programming by choosing
■ Operating without control panel the data value Locked in parameter 013. Even though
The frequency converter is preprogrammed. All pre- parameter 013 is set to Locked, you can still change
programming is shown on page 105. You can change data via the serial port.
the parameters using the serial communication port.

■ The groups (modes) − Reference in %

You can change between the 5 different groups − Frequency in Hz
(modes) shown in the display by means of the “Menu” − Display/Feedback
and “Data” keys. − Current A
− Torque %
Display group: − Current supply kW
Your VLT will always be in Display group after start. In − Output voltage V
Display group you can choose between 10 different − DC voltage V (intermediate)
display indications by means of the “+” and “−” keys: − Thermal motor load %
− Thermal inverter load %

Example of display indication (speed)

Example of display indication (name)
. Hz
00,0
FREQUENCY ➜
Direction of rotation

Status, local operation FUNCTION OK 1

Setup number ( does not change

on change of mode)

Menu group: In Menu group you can see the different menus (0-6) in
You can choose Menu group from either Display which you can find the parameters. You change
group or Parameter group by using the “Menu” key. between the menus by means of the “+” and “−” keys.

Parameter number flashes

. Hz
00,0
0.. OPERATION Menu group
0.. = Cursor flashes SETTING Name

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■ The groups (modes) (continued)

How to operate your VLT

In Parameter group you can select the parameter(s)
Parameter group: you want to alter. You change between the various
You enter Parameter group from either Menu group or parameters in the menu by means of the “+” and “−”
Data group by using the “Menu” key. keys.

Parameter number flashes

0 = Cursor flashes
. Hz
00,0
00 0 LANGUAGE Parameter name
Set data value ENGLISH 1 Setup number ( does not change
on change of mode)

Data group: If you have altered a data value, this will not be stored.
You can only enter Data group from Parameter group Press the “Data” key once to return.
and only by using the “Data” key. In Data group you
can alter the data value of the parameter you have To store the new (selected) data value, you must

Section 1
chosen in Parameter group. You switch between the leave Data group.
different data values by means of the “+” and “−” You do this by pressing the “Menu” key, or it takes place
keys. automatically after 20 seconds.
If the VLT frequency converter is in Data group for more
than 20 sec. and if no activity has been registered, you
leave the Data group automatically.

. Hz
00,0
LANGUAGE Parameter name
E = Cursor flashes E NGLISH 1 Setup number ( does not change
Data value on change of mode).

Section 2
Alarm group: If TRIP is displayed the operation has stopped
The VLT frequency converter will enter Alarm group and you must press the “Stop/Reset” key to
upon a trip condition. reset the VLT. If TRIP LOCKED is displayed you
must switch off the VLT and then switch it on again,
and then press the “Stop/Reset” key.

Reset mode
ALARM
TRIP
Reason for alarm OVERVOLTAGE

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Chapter 5 ■ Operation and display (group 0) ................. Page 52

■ Load and motor (group 1) .......................... Page 52

■ Serial data interface (group 5) .................... Page 54

■ VLT status ................................................. Page 56

■ VLT control commands .............................. Page 57

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■ Operation and display (group 0..) The settings of parameters 101-112 will be suitable
In this group you will find parameters concerning the for normal applications using standard induction mo-
display read-out, local operation and setup handling. tors at constant torque load without parallel-coupled
motors.
Note: The choice between the 10 different display
read-outs mentioned on page 48 is not an element Open loop:
of this group. If parallel-coupled motors are used on a VLT
frequency converter output terminal, or any
synchronous type of motor is used, select the open
■ Load and motor (group 1) loop mode.
This group of parameters has been reserved for the Further adjustments may improve the effective torque
adjustments necessary to adapt the VLT frequency or give a more accurate speed, if the motor data
converter to the required application and motor. deviates from the typical standard values.
Manual tuning is possible in parameters 107-112 for
adjustment of values.

Control with open loop

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■ Load and motor (group 1..) (continued)

The control possibilities of the VLT

The feedback value should be 50-80% of the reference
Closed loop control - PI controller: signal. It is not possible to select the same type of signal
If closed loop control is required, the transmitter, (voltage, current, pulse) for both the reference and the
tacho-meter or encoder should supply one of the feedback.
analogue standard signals (e.g. 0-10 V, 0-20 mA, 4- At start the ouptut frequency is determined by the
20 mA) or a pulse signal frequency of max. 100 Hz, 1 reference and the feed forward factor (parameter 119)
kHz or 10 kHz (programmable). and the fMAX and fMIN settings of the frequency converter.
The reference signal can either be fixed internally (di- When a feedback signal is registered, the PI controller
gital reference) or be a standard analogue signal or then corrects the ouptut frequency by comparing with
pulse signal. the reference/feedback signals.
At stop the output (integrator) is set to 0 so that a
restart follows the normal start situation.
Control with closed loop

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■ Serial data interface (group 5..)

The control possibilities of the VLT

Protocol:
Using the serial RS 232 port (terminals 71 and 72) you The communication protocol for the VLT 2000 Series
can read and set parameters of the VLT frequency consists of 22 ASCII characters. These characters
converter and issue reference and control commands. make it possible to operate, set and read parameters,
The serial port can be used for point-to-point commu- and to receive status feedback from the VLT
nication between the VLT frequency converter and a frequency converter.
PC. Communication takes place by means of a
protocol specified by Danfoss, and using the echo The communication takes place in the following way:
function (para. 500) you can connect several VLT The master sends a telegram to a VLT frequency
frequency converters. converter. Then the master awaits a reply from the
frequency converter before sending a new message.
The data format consists of 10 bits: The reply to the master resembles the telegram sent
One start bit (logical 0) by the master, but now contains any updated data
Eight data bits values and the status of the frequency converter.
One stop bit (logical1)

Set the baud rate (rate of transmission) in parameter

501 and the address of each unit in parameter 500.

Data format Telegram format

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■ Serial data interface (group 5) (continued) Byte 5-8:
Byte 1: Control and status words are used to send
Start byte which in this case must be the character commands to the frequency converter and send sta-
< (ASCII: 60). tus from the frequency converter to the master.

Byte 2, 3: Byte 9-12:

The two-digit address of the frequency converter. This The parameter number is set in these bytes.
address is also programmed in parameter 500.
Sending to address 00 means broadcasting to all Byte 13:
units connected to the serial port. None of the units Used for the sign for the data value in bytes 14-18. All
will reply, but they will carry out the command. characters other than "-" are taken as "+".

Byte 4: Byte 14-18:

Control parameter telling the VLT frequency converter The data value of the parameter stated in bytes 9-12
what to do with the following data values. is set in these bytes. The value must be a whole
number. If a decimal point is needed it is stated in

Section 1
U (update): byte 19.
Means that the data value (14-18) must be recorded
into the frequency converter. Note:
Some data values have brackets with a number, e.g.
R (read): [0]. Use this number instead of the text data value.
Means that the master wants to read the data value
of the parameter stated in bytes 9-12. Byte 19:
The position of the decimal point in data values stated
C (control): in bytes 14-18. The number states the number of
Means that the frequency converter only reads the characters after the decimal point. Byte 19 can thus
four command bytes (5-8) and returns with status. be 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.
Parameter number and data value will be ignored. Example: The number 23.75 is stated as follows:

Section 2
I (read index): Byte No. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Means that it reads index and parameter and returns ASCII character + 2 3 7 5 0 3
with status. Parameter is stated in bytes 9-12 and in-
dex is stated in bytes 13-18. If byte 19 is 9 this indicates an unknown parameter.

Parameters with indexes are read-only parameters. Byte 20, 21:

Action will be taken on the control word. Used for summary control. If no control is necessary
cancel the function using ? (ASCII: 63) in the two by-
tes.

Byte 22: Section 3

Stop byte stating the end of the telegram.
The character > is used (ASCII: 62)

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■ VLT status
The control possibilities of the VLT

tus from the frequency converter to the master when

The four control and status bytes are used to send the telegram is returned from the VLT frequency con-
control commands to the frequency converter when verter.
the telegram is sent from the master and to send sta- The four bytes operate as status from the frequency
converter with the following functions:

Status word
Byte 8 Byte 7 Byte 6 Byte 5
T C V V N O L S N N O O N M V C
I U O L O U O P O O N N O O L T
M R L T T T C E T T R
E R T A E W S 3 2 F O
R E A O R O L D A T A R N
S N G K U F R A / / U N O
T E N O · N R L C O T
O / N R P I T O O T O T
K O O I A E R N F F A R
K K S N N R E G I F F / S R E
/ T G G A F N T E A
/ / A E T / H 3 2 T I A D
0 L L / I / I R N D Y
I L L L / O W B I G Y
ASCII / M I I I R N S A I P /
I M M N U F P R T / /
T I I G N R / E N R
1 T T N E E I / P R E
A I Q B D N O E A
U N U G S S A D
T G L S = T S D Y
O I A I Y
S M C R R B
T I O E T L
A T N F E
R T I
T O R N
K O H
L I
B
I
T

15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

1/2 byte 1/2 byte 1/2 byte 1/2 byte

@ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
B 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
C 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
D 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
E 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
F 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
G 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
H 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
I 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
J 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
K 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1
L 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
M 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1
N 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
O 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Note: Each byte consists of 8 bits, but the frequency converter uses only the last 4 bits.

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■ VLT control commands OFF 1: Makes a normal ramp stop of the motor and
The four control and status bytes are used to send opens the relay output of the frequency
control commands to the frequency converter when converter (relay off).
the telegram is sent from the master, and to send sta- OFF 2: Makes a motor coast and opens the relay
tus from the frequency converter to the master when output (relay off).
the telegram is returned from the VLT frequency con- OFF 3: Same as OFF 1, but the motor makes a
verter. quick-stop.
When these four bytes are used for control, they have Bit 10: This bit has to be 1, if any of the control
the following meaning: commands should cause a reaction.

Control word
Byte 8 Byte 7 Byte 6 Byte 5
N S N S S D N J N R H Q M O O O
O E O P P A O O O A O U O F F F
T E E T G M L I T F F F
F U F E E A F F P D C O
U P U D D U 1 U K R 3 2 1
N N N N N S /

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C S C S S O C O C T S C / / /
T E T E E T T F T O E T O
I L I L L O F O P N O A O O O
0 O E O E E V N N A P S N N N
N C N C C A / / B T
T T T L / L / I 3 2 1
ASCII / / I O S E N
1 M L D N R T R G
1 R S S E A R A
E / B B / S R A M /
V E T M P
E 2 V T P E
R A O N
S L N A
I I B
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15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00

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1/2 byte 1/2 byte 1/2 byte 1/2 byte
@ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
B 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
C 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1
D 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
E 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
F 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0
G 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1
H 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
I 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1
J 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
K 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1
L 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0
M 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1
N 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0
O 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
P X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
- X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Note: Each byte consists of 8 bits, but the frequency converter uses only the last 4 bits.
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Description of parameters
Chapter 6 ■ Description of parameters ......................... Page 61

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■ Description of parameters

Description of parameters
■ 002 Setup copy (MENU SET COPY)
Value:
■ 000 Language select (LANGUAGE) ✭ No copy (DO NOT COPY) [0]
Value: Copy setup 1 to 2 (COPY 1 TO 2) [6]
✭ English (ENGLISH) [0] Copy setup 2 to 1 (COPY 2 TO 1) [7]
German (DEUTSCH) [1] Copy from fact.setting to 1 (FACTORY TO 1) [8]
French (FRANCAIS) [2] Copy from fact.setting to 2 (FACTORY TO 2) [9]
Danish (DANSK) [3]
Function:
Function: You can copy Setup 1 to Setup 2 and vice versa. You
The choice in this parameter defines the language to can always copy the factory setting back to Setup 1
be shown in the display. or Setup 2.

Description: Description:
You can choose between English, German, French Copying starts when you have recorded the required
and Danish. data value and have stored it by pressing the “Menu”

Section 1
key. The software will always return to No copy when
copying has been accomplished. Copying takes
■ 001 Menu setup select (MENU SETUP) about 45 seconds. Time out does not activate the
Value: copying function.
✭ Setup (SETUP 1) [1]
Setup (SETUP 2) [2]
Multi setup (MULTI SETUP) [5] ■ 003 Operation site (LOCAL /REMOTE)
Value:
Setup Terminal 29 ✭ Remote (REMOTE) [0]
1 0 Local with external stop (LOC/EXT.STOP) [1]
2 1 Local (LOCAL) [2]
Local and remote (LOCAL+REMOTE) [3]

Section 2
Function:
You can select a menu setup which is different from Function:
the factory setting and store it in Setup 1 or Setup 2. You can choose four different operation sites:
Remote, Local with external stop, Local and Local
Description: and remote.
You start by selecting the setup you want to make or
alter. You can choose between Setup 1 or Setup 2. Description:
Then you can alter any data value you like. Your If you choose Remote, you can control the frequency
alterations make a setup different from the factory converter via the control terminals. However, you can
setting. If you choose Multi-setup you can switch still use the stop key of the control panel (provided
between the two setups via terminal 29. you have not chosen to disable this function in para-
The parameters which can be chosen for the two meter 007). Section 3
setups have been specially selected. See page 102. If you choose Local with external stop you must dis-
For how to change to factory setting see page 48. connect the connection between terminals 12 and 27
to activate stop. Local with external stop can only be
chosen if Motor coasting, Quick stop, Reset and mo-
tor coasting or stop have been chosen in parameter
404 (terminal 27).
Choose Local if you want to operate the unit via the
keyboard (must be activated in parameter 007).
Local and remote adds local and external reference.
This function is selected for access to local reference
even when the unit is operated remotely.

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■ 004 Local reference (LOCAL SPEED) ■ 008 Local reversing (LOCAL/FWD/REV)

Value: Value:
0-fMAX ✭ Disable (DISABLE) [0]
Enable (ENABLE) [1]
Function:
You choose Local reference if you want to set the
speed (frequency) via the control panel. ■ 009 Local jog (LOCAL JOG)
Value:
Description: Disable (DISABLE) [0]
To use this parameter you must choose Local with ✭ Enable (ENABLE) [1]
external stop or Local and remote in parameter 003.
The output frequency of the frequency converter can
be changed by means of the “+” and “−” keys. If the ■ 010 Local reference (LOC REFERENCE)
mains supply is disconnected the value changes to Value:
0.00. Parameter 004 cannot be controlled via the Disable (DISABLE) [0]
serial bus, RS 232. ✭ Enable (ENABLE) [1]
There is no automatic switch back to Parameter Enable and save (ENABLE AND SAVE) [2]
group from this parameter. In parameter 010 you can
lock data changes in parameter 004. Function:
You can enable/disable the function via the control
panel. Furthermore you can choose whether it must
■ 005 Display value (VALUE AT MAX.) be possible to change the output frequency via para-
Value: meter 004.
1 - 9999 ✭ 1000
Description:
Function: If you choose Disable in parameter 006, 007, 008 or
You can choose to have the speed/frequency 009 you cannot activate the function via the control
displayed without the unit Hz behind the value. panel.
If you choose Disable in parameter 010 the output
Description: frequency cannot be changed via parameter 004.
The value will only be read out if Display is selected in You can prevent data change by setting parameter
Display group. 013 to Locked.
It is not possible to change Hz to another unit. If you choose Enable and save a change of local
speed reference will be saved automatically after 15
sec.
■ 006 Local reset (LOCAL RESET)
Value: ■ 013 Data change lock (DATA CHC. LOCK)
Disable (DISABLE) [0] Value:
✭ Enable (ENABLE) [1] ✭ Not locked (NOT LOCKED) [0]
Locked (LOCKED) [1]

■ 007 Local start / stop (LOC START/STOP) Function:

Value: There is a way to avoid unintended programming.
Disable (DISABLE) [0]
✭ Enable (ENABLE) [1] Description:
If you choose Locked you cannot make any data
change in any parameter. However, it is still possible
to change the local reference.
If data change is attempted with data change lock,
the display shows: DATA LOCKED.

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Description of parameters
■ 101 Speed control (SPEED CONTROL) ■ 103 Motor power (MOTOR POWER)
Value: Value:
Open loop (OPEN LOOP) [0] Under size [0]
✭ Slip comp. (SLIP COMP) [1] ✭ Nom. size [1]
Closed loop (CLOSED LOOP) [2] Over size [2]

Function: Function:
You can choose among three different kinds of speed Using this parameter you can select the kW value
control: Open loop, Slip compensated and Closed loop. closest to the motor’s rated output.
The frequency converter has three preset kW values.
Description: The exact kW value will depend on unit type.
Choose Slip compensation for normal operation, where
the speed must be constant no matter what the load is. Description:
Choose Open loop when the motors used are paral- Read the rated motor power on the type plate of the
lel-connected in parallel or when synchronous motors motor and choose the relevant factory setting for the
are used. motor size. Parameters 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 and

Section 1
Choose Closed loop when you want operation with 112 change automatically when the value in parame-
process feedback. For closed loop operation you ter 103 is changed.
must choose the feedback type in parameter 114
(current, voltage or pulses). See also the section on PI
controller, page 53. ■ 104 Motor voltage (MOTOR VOLTAGE)
Value:
Only 200-240 V units
■ 102 Current limit control (CURRENT LIMIT) 200 V (200 V) [0]
Value: 208 V (208 V) [1]
✭ Preprogrammed value (PROGRAM SET) [0] ✭ 220 V (220 V) [2]
Voltage signal (10 VDC SIGNAL) [1] 230 V (230 V) [3]
Current signal (20 mA SIGNAL) [2] 240 V (240 V) [4]

Section 2
Function: Only 380-460 V units
You can choose to control the speed by means of the 380 V (380 V) [0]
current limit. This makes indirect torque control ✭ 400 V (400 V) [1]
possible. 415 V (415 V) [2]
The current limit can be set in parameter 209 or by 440 V (440 V) [3]
means of a current or voltage signal in parameter 412 460 V (460 V) [4]
or 413.
Function:
Description: Using this parameter you can select the rated voltage
Choose between controlling the current limit via para- closest to the motor’s voltage.
meter 209 or one of the analogue inputs, terminal 53 Section 3
or 60. 10 V / 20 mA corresponds to 160 % current Description:
(2030: 140 %). You can choose among different voltage values. The
Do not select the same signal for PI control. value is selected on the basis of the data on the mo-
tor plate.
Parameters 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111 are changed
automatically when the value of parameter 104 is
changed.

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■ 105 Motor frequency (MOTOR FREQ)

Description of parameters

■ 109 Start voltage (START VOLTAGE)

Value: Value: (automatically set)
✭ 50 Hz (50 Hz) [0] 0 - (UM,N + 10%)
60 Hz (60 Hz) [1]
87 Hz (87 Hz) [2] Function:
100 Hz (100 Hz) [3] By increasing the start voltage you can achieve higher
starting torque. Small motors (< 1.0 kW) usually
Function: require high start voltage. On parallel coupling of mo-
Using this parameter you can select the frequency tors, only the start voltage can be used to increase
equivalent to the motor’s rated frequency. the starting torque.

Description: Description:
You can choose among 4 different frequency values. Do not forget to consider that the motor must be able
The value is selected on the basis of the data on the to start with the required torque:
type plate of the motor. 1. Choose a value to make start possible with the load
The U/f ratio in parameter 111 is changed automatically. in question.
2. Reduce value until start with the load in question
is just possible.
■ 107 Motor current (MOTOR CURRENT) 3. Choose a value where operation in the rest of the
Value: frequency range is possible at the lowest possible
IMAG (par.108) - IVLT,MAX(PAR. 209) current consumption.
If the start voltage makes normal operation impossible,
Function: you can change the U/f ratio in parameter 111.
The motor’s rated current is included in the VLT
frequency converter’s calculation of e.g. torque, Warning: If the use of start voltage is over-
thermal motor protection and cut-out level. done it can lead to magnetic saturation and
motor overheating and the frequency converter may trip
Description: out. Therefore take care when using the start voltage
You must record the rated motor current (Amp). The parameter.
value will appear from the motor plate.

■ 108 Motor magnetising current (MOTOR MAG.AMP)

Value:(automatically set)
0.3 - IM,N (par.107)

Function:
The VLT frequency converter uses the value for
different calculations such as compensation.

Description:
If the factory setting is unsuitable the motor current
on running idle should be measured with a suitable
amperemeter (RMS). The magnetising current is then
set to the measured value.

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■ 110 Start compensation (START COMP.) ■ 112 Slip compensation (SLIP COMP)
Value: (automatically set) Value: (automatically set)
0.00 - 99 V/A 0.0 - 20Hz

Function: Function:
Using this parameter you can make a load-dependent Slip compensation increases the output frequency
torque adaptation. This is for example used for mo- and voltage of the VLT frequency converter with an
tors and applications where there is a large difference increasing load to compensate for the motor’s
between the motor’s full-load current (parameter 107) increasing slip (loss). This achieves a load-
and no-load current (parameter 108). independent speed.

Description: Description:
If the factory setting is not sufficient, you can set the Choose a value so that the speed remains constant
parameter so that the motor can start at the actual when the load increases. If the value is too high the
load. You can also combine start compensation with speed increases with the load. This may lead to
parameter 109. unstable motor operation.

Section 1
When you use synchronous motors and motors
Warning: Should not be used with connected in parallel, set slip compensation to 0 Hz.
synchronous motors and parallel-coupled Slip compensation should be avoided in case of high
motors and where quick load changes may occur. dynamics.
To avoid instability do not increase the value more than
necessary.
■ 114 Feedback type (FEEDBACK TYPE)
Value:
■ 111 U/f ratio (V/F. RATIO) Voltage (VOLTAGE 10 V) [0]
Value: (automatically set) ✭ Current (CURRENT 20 mA) [1]
0.00 - 20 V/Hz Pulses (PULSES) [2]

Section 2
Function: Function:
Using this parameter you can change the linear ratio Using this parameter you can choose the process
between voltage (U) and frequency (f) to ensure feedback type when you use a PI controller (must
correct motor magnetisation, optimal dynamics, be selected). See also the decription of parameter
accuracy or efficiency, 101 and the section on the PI controller, page 53.

Description: Description:
Use the parameter only if you cannot record the When using the PI controller, you must use one of the
correct motor data in parameters 104 and 105. inputs of terminal 29, 53 or 60 for the feedback sig-
The value can be calculated as follows: nal. Parameters 405, 412 and 413 must be set
according to the feedback signal selected. Naturally
Motor voltage (para. 104) these choices block the same type of reference sig-
U/f = Section 3
Motor frequency (para. 105) nal.

The value of the factory setting is based on no-load

operation. Therefore it is lower than the value
calculated.
The compensation will give the necessary voltage
supplement.

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■ 119 FF factor (FEED FWD FACTR) ■ 121 Proportional gain (PROPRT /L GAIN)
Value: Value:
0 - 500% ✭ 100% 0.01 - 10.00 ✭ 0.01

Function: Function:
This parameter is used in connection with a PI The proportional gain indicates how many times the
controller. The FF factor sends a large or small part of deviation (between feedback signal and setpoint)
the reference signal around the PI controller so that must be amplified.
the PI controller only affects part of the control signal.
Any change of the setpoint will therefore directly affect Description:
the motor speed. The FF factor gives high dynamics Fast regulation is obtained when amplification is high.
at changes of the setpoint and less overswing. The value can be too high, and then the process may
become unstable.
Description:
You can choose the required percentage value in the
interval fMIN - fMAX. ■ 122 Integral time (INTEGRAL TIME)
Choose a value above 100% if the setpoint variations Value:
are only minor. 0.01 - 7200 sec. ✭(OFF)

Function:
■ 120 Controller range (CONTRL RANGE) The integral time determines how long the PI control-
Value: ler takes to regulate the signal. The integral time will
0 - ✭ 100% delay/dampen the signal.

Function: Description:
The controller range (band width) limits the output Fast regulation is obtained when the integral time is
from the PI controller as a percentage of fMAX. short. The value can be too short, making the process
unstable. When the integral time is long regulation is
slow. “Off” means that the function is not active.
Description:
You can choose a percentage value of fMAX. If the
controller range is reduced the speed variations will ■ 125 FB-factor (FEEDBACK SCALE)
be lower during adjustment. Value:
0 - 500% ✭ 100%
Warning: The output frequency is limited by
0.9 x fMIN and 1.1 x fMAX no matter what the Function:
band width setting is. The controller can therefore be The FB factor is used if the transmitter cannot be
active without affecting the output frequency. selected optimally to the scaling range of the input
When the PI controller is active the output frequency signals.
can exceed fMAX by 10%.
Description:
This parameter is only used if the feedback signal in
parameter 114 is not of a suitable level. If you choose
100% the feedback signal is not changed.

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■ 200 Frequency range (FREQ RANGE)

Description of parameters
■ 202 Max. frequency (MAX FREQUENCY)
Value: Value:
✭ 0 - 120 Hz [0] 0.0-value in para. 200 ✭ 50 HZ
0 - 500 Hz [1]
Function:
Function: Using this parameter you can record a highest
Using this parameter you can set and thus limit the frequency limit corresponding to the motor’s
output frequency range of the VLT frequency converter. maximum speed.

Description: Description:
In most cases you can use 0-120 Hz. You can choose a value from fMIN to the value selected
in parameter 200 for fMAX (120 Hz or 500 Hz).
Warning: Only choose 0-500 Hz if you use
special motors designed for high speeds.
When the PI controller is active the maximum
frequency can be exceeded by 10%. The
same applies when slip compensation is active.
■ 201 Min. frequency (MIN FREQUENCY)

Section 1
Value:
0.0 - fMAX ✭ 0 ■ 203 Jog frequency (JOG FREQUENCY)
Value:
Function: 0.0-fMAX ✭ 10 Hz
Using this parameter you can record a lowest
frequency limit corresponding to the required mini- Function:
mum motor speed. The minimum frequency can This is the fixed output frequency you can select when
never be higher than the maximum frequency. the “Jog” key is active. See also the description of
parameter 511.
Description:
You can choose a value from 0.0 Hz to the value Description:

Section 2
selected in parameter 202 for max. frequency. The jog frequency can be lower than fMIN (para. 201)
but the highest output frequency is limited by fMAX
(para. 202)

Section 3

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■ 204 Digital reference type (DIG. REF. TYPE) Description:

Value: By means of terminal 29 you can switch between the
✭ Sum (SUM) [0] other references (terminal 29 = 0 V) and the sum of
Relative (RELATIVE) [1] the other/digital references (terminal 29 = 24 V).
You must select Digital reference select in parameter
Function: 402 and 403 to select one of the digital references:
The digital references are generated internally in the
unit and presented as a percentage of the difference 18/27 19 Terminal
between the fMAX and fMIN selected in parameters 201 0 0 Digital reference 1
and 202, added to fMIN. 1 0 Digital reference 2
0 1 Digital reference 3
Description: 1 1 Digital reference 4
If Sum is selected, one of the digital references
(parameters 205-208) is added as a percentage of
the difference between fMAX and fMIN with the other
references. If Relative is selected, one of the digital ■ 209 Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT)
references (parameters 205-208) is added as a Value:
percentage of the sum of the other references. 0.3 - IVLT,MAX

Function:
■ 205 Digital reference 1 (DIG. REF. 1) Using this parameter you can set the maximum allow-
Value: able output current of the VLT frequency converter.
−100.00% - +100.00% ✭ 0 If the current limit is exceeded the output frequency is
reduced until the current falls to the current limit. The
output frequency does not increase to the set refe-
■ 206 Digital reference 2 (DIG. REF. 2) rence value until the current has fallen to below the
Value: current limit.
−100.00% - +100.00% ✭ 0
Description:
The factory setting corresponds to a load which is
■ 207 Digital reference 3 (DIG. REF. 3) 160% (VLT 2030 1/3 x 208-240 V:140%) of the rated
Value: output current. If you want to use the current limit as
−100.00% - +100.00% ✭ 0 motor protection you must record the rated motor
current.
Using parameter 310 you can record how long you
■ 208 Digital reference 4 (DIG. REF. 4) want the frequency converter to operate at current li-
Value: mit before tripping out.
−100.00% - +100.00% ✭ 0
The load range of 100-160% is only for intermittent
Function: operation and therefore the unit can only give an
The digital speed references are generated internally output of 160% ((VLT 2030 1/3 x 208-240 V: 140%)
in the unit and presented as a percentage of the fMAX for 60 seconds.
value. The percentage value is added to any analogue Operation time is extended at decreasing load and is
reference from terminals 53 and 60. unlimited at 100%.

If the switching frequency is higher than 4.5 kHz

this period will be shorter.

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■ 210 Warning: frequency low (LOW FREQ WARN)

Description of parameters
■ 215 Ramp-up time 1 (RAMP UP TIME)
Value: Value:
0 - 500 HZ ✭ 0 Hz 0.1 - 800 seconds ✭5s

Function: Function:
Using this parameter you can set a value for when Using this parameter you can record the required
alarm must be given for fLOW within the normal acceleration time from 0.1 Hz to the rated output
operational range of the VLT frequency converter. frequency (parameter 105).

Description: Description:
If the output frequency falls below the warning limit To ensure the fastest possible start, choose a value
fLOW, the display shows: LOW FREQ ALARM. for the ramp-up time so that the current limit is not
You can also choose to program the signal outputs in activated. The ramp-up time is always defined as
parameters 408 and 409 to give a signal. the acceleration time from 0 Hz to the rated motor
frequency.

■ 211 Warning: frequency high (HI FREQ WARN)

Section 1
Value: ■ 216 Ramp-down time 1 (RAMP DOWN TIME)
0 - 500 Hz ✭ 120 Hz Value:
0.1 - 800 seconds ✭5s
Function:
Using this parameter you can set a value for when Function:
alarm must be given for fHIGH within the normal Using this parameter you can record the required de-
operational range of the VLT frequency converter. celeration time from rated output frequency to 0 Hz.

Description: Description:
If the output frequency exceeds the warning limit fHIGH, The ramp-down time can be selected in the range
the display shows: HI FREQ ALARM. 0.1-800 seconds. If the ramp-down time is too

Section 2
You can also choose to program the signal outputs in short the VLT’s voltage limit becomes active, which
parameters 408 and 409) to give a signal. will extend the ramp-down time. Short ramp-down
times will require a VLT unit with a brake function
and installation of a brake resistor. The ramp-down
■ 213 Warning: current high (HI CURR WARN)
time is always defined as the deceleration time
Value:
from the rated motor frequency to 0 Hz.
0.0 - IVLT,MAX ✭ IVLT,MAX

Function: ■ 218 Quick stop ramp (ALT: DOWN RAMP)

Using this parameter you can set a value for when Value:
alarm must be given for IHIGH within the normal 0.1 - 800 seconds ✭1s
operational range of the VLT frequency converter.
Function:
Section 3
Description: Using this parameter you can choose an alternative
If the output current exceeds the warning limit IHIGH deceleration ramp - a programmable quick stop ramp.
the display shows: HI CURR ALARM.
You can also choose to program the signal outputs in Description:
parameters 408 and 409 to give a signal. The ramp-down time can be selected in the range
0.1-800 seconds, calculated from the rated frequency
to 0 Hz. If the ramp-down time is too short the VLT’s
voltage limit becomes active, which will extend the
ramp-down time. Short ramp-down times will require
a VLT unit with a brake function and installation of a
brake resistor.

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■ 224 Carrier frequency (CARRIER FREQ.) ■ 300 Brake function (BRAKE OPTION)
Description of parameters

Value: Value:
2 - 16 kHz ✭ 4.5 kHz ✭ Not applied (NOT APPLIED) [0]
Applied (APPLIED) [1]
Function:
To avoid or reduce motor noise you can increase or Function:
reduce the carrier frequency of the frequency converter. Using this parameter you can inform the VLT
frequency converter that a brake function and a brake
Description: resistor have been connected. For information on
It is possible to change the carrier frequency between sizing, see page 30.
2 and 16 kHz. The disadvantages of operating at a
high carrier frequency are: Description:
− reduced continuous output current, see page 95. Choose Applied if you use a brake function and a
− reduced efficiency. brake resistor.
− higher capacitive leakage current.
− increased RFI radiation from the VLT frequency
converter. ■ 306 DC braking time (DC-BRAKE TIME)
See also the derating curve on page 95. Value:
✭ 0 - 60 sec. ✭ 0 sec.
The disadvantages of a too low carrier frequency are
a less ideal output current and motor loss. Function:
Using this parameter you can record how long the DC
braking must be active.
■ 230 Digital speed up/down (SPEED UP DOWN)
Value: Description:
✭ Disable (DISABLE) [0] When you choose the braking time you must consider
Enable (ENABLE) [1] if you want to maintain the braking torque or if you
Enable and save (ENABLE+STORE) [2] want to use a stop function.
The DC braking time must be ≠ 0 to activate DC
Function: braking.
Using this parameter you can make the VLT
frequency converter lock the output frequency to the
latest indicated speed reference. ■ 307 DC-brake cut-in frequency (DC-BRK ON FREQ)
Value:
Description: ✭ 0 - 500 Hz ✭ 1 Hz
You can choose to have either digital speed up/down
(terminal 18/27 and 19) or other speed references. Function:
When you have chosen Enable you must choose Using this parameter you can record the output fre-
Speed up (terminal 18) and Speed down (terminal 19) quency at which DC braking must start when ramping
in parameters 402/404 and 403. down to standstill.
When Enable and save is selected a speed will be
saved automatically after 15 seconds so that the unit Description:
remembers this frequency after new start-up. The cut-in frequency depends on the application. The
The other references will not be active so that the di- cut-in frequency must be > 0 to activate DC braking.
gital references cannot be combined with other Instead of using this parameter you can activate DC
references. braking via terminal 27 if a DC braking time and a DC
brake voltage have been recorded.

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■ 308 DC brake voltage (DC-BRK VOLTAGE) ■ 310 Trip delay at current limit (TRIP [email protected])

Description of parameters
Value: Value:
0 - 50 V ✭ 10 V 0 - 60 sec.
✭ Infinite at 61
Function:
Using this parameter you can record the DC brake Function:
voltage for the motor. Using this parameter you can record how long the
current limit may be active before trip.
Description:
The size of the voltage depends on the motor size. Description:
The bigger the motor the lower the DC brake voltage. Record the delay time.

Warning: At frequent DC-braking the DC Warning:If you choose Infinite, and your load
brake voltage should not be too high. is between 105% and 160%, trip may occur
This is to avoid motor overload. The DC brake after a given interval.
voltage must be > 0 to activate DCbraking.
■ 315 Motor thermal protection (MOTOR THERMAL)

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Value:
■ 309 Reset mode (RESET MODE) ✭ Off (PROTECT OFF) [0]
Value: Only warning (ONLY WARNING) [1]
✭ Manual reset (MANUAL) [0] Trip (TRIP) [2]
Auto reset 1 (AUTORESET 1) [1]
Auto reset 5 (AUTORESET 5) [5] Function:
The VLT frequency converter calculates if the motor
Function: temperature exceeds the limits allowed. The
Using this parameter you can choose how you want calculation is based on 1.16 x rated motor current at
to reset an alarm. rated fre-quency (parameter 107).

Section 2
Description: Description:
If you choose Manual reset you must reset the VLT Choose Off if you do not want any display indication
frequency converter via the keyboard or via terminals of either warning or trip.
19, 27 or 29. The display shows TRIP. Choose Only warning if you want display indication for
If you choose Auto reset 1 the VLT frequency conver- motor overloaded.
ter will automatically try to reset once after alarm. The You can also program the frequency converter to give
display shows AUTO START a warning signal via the signal outputs (parameters
As long as the display shows AUTOSTART the unit 408 and 409).
will try to reset every 20 minutes. Choose Trip if you want warning and trip to be
If you choose Auto reset 5 the VLT will automatically displayed.
try to reset 5 times after alarm. The display shows
AUTO START. Section 3

Warning: The motor may start without

warning, if Auto reset selected.

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■ 402 Terminal 18 start (INPUT 18)

Description of parameters

Value: Reversing:
✭ Start (START) [0] If the motor reverses when 24 V is applied to terminal
Pulse start (LATCH START) [1] 18, it will change direction again when 0 V is applied
No function (NO OPERATION) [2] to the terminal.
Speed up (SPEED UP) [3]
Digital reference select (SPEED SELECT) [4] Reset and start:
Reversing (REVERSING) [5] The function can be used as start when terminals 27
Reset and start (RESET&START) [6] and 19 are used to select between the digital
Motor coasting and start (COAST/START) [7] references and terminal 29 to change setup (8 digital
speeds). 24 V applied to terminal 18 resets the VLT
frequency converter and the motor ramps up to the
Function: set reference according to the ramp-up time set in
Using this parameter (terminal 18) you can give the parameter 215.
motor various start signals.
Motor coasting and start:
Description: 24 V applied to terminal 18 makes the motor ramp up
Start: to the set reference.
24 V on terminal 18 will make the motor ramp up to 0 V applied to terminal 18 sets the motor to coasting,
the set reference. 0 V will make the motor ramp down running freely until it stops. This can be used in
to stop. connnection with a mechanical brake.

Pulse start:
On selection of Press cont. in parameter 402 and
application of a pulse (24 V) to terminal 18, the motor
wll ramp up to the set reference. Further pulses do
not have any effect. Therefore the motor must be
stopped via terminal 27 (parameter 404)

No function:
Locks the input.

Speed up:
This is used together with parameter 230. It is
possible to make the output frequency increase
towards fMAX as long as 24 V is applied to terminal 18.
At 0 V on terminal 18 the output frequency in
question is maintained. See also parameter 403.

Digital reference select:

Together with parameter 403 you can choose
between four different digital references:

18/27 19 Terminal
0 0 Digital reference 1
1 0 Digital reference 2
0 1 Digital reference 3
1 1 Digital reference 4

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Description of parameters
■ 403 Terminal 19 reversing (INPUT 19) ■ 404 Terminal 27 stop (INPUT 27)
Value: Value:
✭ Reversing (REVERSING) [0] Motor coasting (MTR.COASTnot) [0]
Start reversing (LATCH START) [1] Quick stop (Q-STOPnot) [1]
No function (NO OPERATION) [2] DC-brake (DC-BRAKEnot) [2]
Speed down (SPEED DOWN) [3] ✭ Reset and motor coasting (RESET&COASTnot) [3]
Digital reference select (SPEED SELECT) [4] Stop (STOPnot) [4]
Reset (RESET) [5] Reset and start (RESET&START) [5]
Speed up (SPEED UP) [6]
Function: Digital reference select (SPEED SELECT) [7]
Using this parameter (terminal 19) you can e.g.
change the motor’s direction. Function:
Using this parameter (terminal 27) you can give the
Description: motor various stop signals.
Reversing:
Reverses the motor, when 24 V is applied to terminal Description:

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19 and changes the rotation direction again when 0 V Motor coasting:
is applied to the terminal. If 0 V is applied to terminal 27 the motor will be
coasting until standstill.
Start reversing:
Reverses the motor, when 24 V is applied to terminal Quick stop:
19. The motor stops when 0 V is applied to the termi- If 0 V is applied to terminal 27 the motor will be
nal. braking until standstill according to the ramp-down
time set in parameter 218.
No function: A DC current brakes the motor after ramping down to
Locks the input. 0, according to the setting of parameters 306-308.

Speed down: DC brake:

Section 2
This is used together with parameter 230. It is If 0 V is applied to terminal 27 the motor will brake to
possible to make the output frequency drop towards standstill according to the settings of parameters 306
fMIN, as long as 24 V is applied to terminal 19. and 308.
At 0 V applied to terminal 19, the output frequency in
question is maintained. See also parameter 402. Reset and motor coasting:
If 0 V is applied to terminal 27 the motor will start
Digital reference select: coasting and the VLT frequency converter is reset.
Together with parameter 402 you can choose
between four different digital references: Stop = press:
A circuit breaker between terminals 12 and 27.
18/27 19 Terminal When opened briefly this circuit breaker causes
0 0 Digital reference 1 ramp-down to stop. Section 3
1 0 Digital reference 2
0 1 Digital reference 3 Reset and start:
1 1 Digital reference 4 This can be used as a start function when you use
terminals 18 and 19 to select a digital reference.
Reset: 24 V applied to terminal 27 will make the frequency
In case of alarm the VLT frequency converter can be converter reset and the motor ramp up to the set
reset by applying 24 V to terminal 19. reference according to the ramp-up time set in
parameter 215.
(continued overleaf)

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■ 404 Terminal 27 stop (INPUT 27) (continued) ■ 405 Terminal 29 Jog (INPUT 29)
Description of parameters

Value: Value:
Motor coasting (MTR.COASTnot) [0] ✭ Jog (JOG) [0]
Quick stop (Q-STOPnot) [1] Start (START) [1]
DC-brake (DC-BRAKEnot) [2] Digital reference (DIG.REF+START) [2]
✭ Reset and motor coasting (RESET&COASTnot) [3] Pulse input, 100 Hz (PULSES 100 Hz) [3]
Stop (STOPnot) [4] Pulse input, 1 kHz (PULSES 1 kHz) [4]
Reset and start (RESET&START) [5] Pulse input, 10 kHz (PULSES 10 kHz) [5]
Speed up (SPEED UP) [6] Setup select (SETUP SELECT) [6]
Digital reference select (SPEED SELECT) [7] Reset (RESET) [7]
Reversing (REVERSING) [8]
Speed down (SPEED DOWN) [9]

Speed up: Function:

This is used together with parameter 230. It is Using this parameter (terminal 29) you can give the
possible to make the output frequency increase motor different signals.
towards fMAX as long as 24 V is applied to terminal 18.
At 0 V on terminal 18 the output frequency in Description:
question is maintained. See also parameter 403. You can set the output frequency to a pre-program-
med value (jog in parameter 203). Recording Digital
Digital reference select: reference you can enable/disable values stored in
Together with parameter 402 you can choose parameters 205-208.
between four different digital references: If terminal 29 is used for either pulse signal reference
(open loop) or pulse signal feedback (closed loop),
18/27 19 Terminal choose one of the pulse inputs [3] - [5].
0 0 Digital reference 1 If Multi setup is selected in parameter 001, the termi-
1 0 Digital reference 2 nal can be used to switch between setups 1 and 2.
0 1 Digital reference 3
1 1 Digital reference 4

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■ 408 Terminal 46 output (LOG.OUTPUT 46)

Description of parameters
Connection example where the signal is active low:
Value:
Unit ready (UNIT READY) [0]
✭ Unit ready remote control (UNT RDY CRTL)) [1]
Enabled no warning (ENABLEDnoWR) [2]
Running (RUNNING) [3]
Running no warning (RUNNINGnoWR) [4]
Running in range no warning
(RNinRGEnoWR) [5]
Speed = reference no warning
(RUN@REFnoWR) [6]
Alarm (ALARM) [7]
Alarm or warning (ALARMorWARN) [8]
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [9]
Out of frequency range (OUT FRQ RGE) [10]
Out of current range (OUT CURR RGE) [11]

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Reversing (REVERSING) [12]
Pulse output 15 Hz - 1.5 kHz (PULSOUT 1500)[13]
Pulse output 15 Hz - 3.0 kHz (PULSOUT 3000)[14]
Pulse output 15 Hz - value in parameter 005 Connection example using RS 232/485 adapter:
(PULS-PAR 005) [15]
Send/receive RS 485 (SEND/REC NEG) [18]
Receive/send RS 485 (SEND/REC POS) [19]

Function:
Using this parameter you can choose between
different output signals. The output is an open
collector output and therefore a pull-up resistor must

Section 2
be connected to terminal 12 (+24 V).

Description:
For the pulse output the lowest output frequency
is 15 Hz and the highest output frequency is 5 kHz.
RS 485 send/receive control is used when the serial
port is connected to the RS 485 network via a
RS 232/RS 485 adapter.

Connection example where the signal is active high:

Section 3

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■ 409 Terminal 01
Description of parameters

■ 412 Terminal 53
Relay output (RELAY OUT 01) Analogue input voltage (INPUT #53)
Value: Value:
✭ Unit ready (UNIT READY) [0] No function (NO OPERATION) [0]
Unit ready remote control (UNT RDY CRLT) [1] ✭ 0-10 V (0-10 VDC) [1]
Enabled no warning (ENABLEDnoWR) [2] 10-0 V (10-0 VDC) [2]
Running (RUNNING) [3]
Running no warning (RUNNINGnoWR) [4] Description:
Running in range no warning Record the polarity of analogue control signals to
(RNinRGEnoWR) [5] inputs 53 and 60. You can choose between voltage,
Running on reference no warning current and polarity.
(RUN@REF noWR) [6] If you use both inputs for reference signals the total
Alarm (ALARM) [7] reference signal will be a summation.
Alarm or warning (ALARMorWARN) [8]
Current limit (CURRENT LIM) [9]
Out of frequency range (OUT FRQ RGE) [10] ■ 413 Terminal 60
Out of current range (OUT CURR RGE) [11] Analogue input current (INPUT #60)
Reversing (REVERSING) [12] Value:
No function (NO OPERATION) [0]
Description: ✭ 0-20 mA (0-20 mA) [1]
You can use the relay output 01 to indicate selected 4-20 mA (4-20 mA) [2]
status and warnings. The relay is activated when the 20-0 mA (20-0 mA) [3]
conditions for the selected data values are fullfilled. 20-4 mA (20-4 mA) [4]
When relay output 01 is not active, there is no
connection between terminal 01 and terminal 02. Description:
The relay output is potential-free and the maximum If you are using a PI controller one of the inputs or the
load is 2 A at 24 V DC or 250 V AC. pulse input must be used for the feedback signal.
If you are using current control, one of the inputs
must be used to set a current limit.
■ 411 Analogue input current (ANALOG REFTYPE) Naturally these choices block the same type of
Value: reference signal.
✭ Linear between min. and max. (LINEAR) [0]
Proportional with lower limit (PROP W/MIN) [1]

Function:
Is used to determine which frequency converter is to
follow an analogue reference signal.
Description:
When you select [1] the reference signal will not affect
the output frequency until it reaches a value equivalent
to the set minimum frequency (parameter 201).

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Description of parameters
■ 500 Address (ADDRESS) ■ 501 Bit/sec. baud rate (BAUD RATE)
Value: Value:
01- 99 ✭ 01 300, 600, 1200, ✭ 1200
101- 199 (01-99 echo)
Function:
Function: Using this parameter you can set the speed at which
Using this parameter you set the bus address for a character is transmitted via the RS 232 port. It is
each VLT via the control panel. However, the first tele- defined as the number of bits transmitted per second.
gram after the voltage connection can change the
bus address. This means that address change from Description:
the bus is no longer possible. The transmission rate of the VLT frequency converter
The echo function enables connection of several VLT must be set in accordance with the transmission rate
2000 frequency converters to the same PC. of the PLC/PC applied. The transmission rate can
only be altered via the control panel.
Description:
Specify an address of each unit connected. If the PC/
■ 502 Data readout (DATA READOUT)

Section 1
PLC addresses 00, all drives connected will be written
to at the same time. The units will in this case not give Value:
a reply to the master. ✭ [0] Reference (REFERENCE %) ....................... %
Address change via bus enables address change on [1] Frequency (FREQUENCY Hz) ................... Hz
units without display. [2] Display/Feedback (FEEDBACK UNIT) ... "unit"
The echo function is active on address 101-199, [3] Current (CURRENT) .................................... A
shown as 01-99 ECHO. The ring is built up by [4] Torque (TORQUE %) .................................. %
connecting Tx on the first VLT to Rx on the next VLT. [5] Power (POWER kW) .................................. kW
[8] Output voltage (OUT VOLT) .......................... V
[9] DC voltage (DC BUS) ................................... V
[10] Motor thermal load (RTR (M)) ..................... %
[11] VLT therm ETR (INVERT THERM) .............. %.

Section 2
[12] Digital input (DIG. IN/CODE) ........ binary code
[13] Analogue input 1 (ANALOGUEin1) in terminal 53
[14] Analogue input 2 (ANALOGUEin2) in terminal 60
[15] Warning parameter (WARNING CODE)
binary code
[16] Control word (CONTROL WORD) - see page 57.
[17] Status word (STATUS WORD) - see page 56.
[18] Alarm parameter (ALARM CODE) binary code
[19] Software version no. .......................... 4 digits
The last unit’s Tx is connected to Rx on the PC. Ter-
minal 20 (frame) must be connected throughout, but Description:
with the PC connected at only one end. Menu 502 can only be selected from the bus. These Section 3
values are read-only values.
The PC/PLC may prompt for a value from an index
between 0 and 19.

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Warning parameter messages [15]: In case of Short circuit, Earth connection and Excess
Frequency low re parameter 210 value: 32768 temperature, re power section, Trip locked will also
Frequency high re parameter 211 value: 16384 occur. This will give a typical reading:
Current limit, re power section value: 8192
Key blocked value: 2048 Earth connection 4096 +
Motor overload value: 1024 Unspecified inverter fault 256 +
Inverter overload value: 512 Trip locked 1
Outside frequency range value: 256
Current higher than para. 213 value: 128 Reading in para. 502, index 18: 4353
Data locked value: 64
Read only value: 32
Current limit re control card value: 16 ■ 503 Coasting (COAST)
Overvoltage value: 8 Value:
Undervoltage value: 4 Digital (DIGITAL) [0]
Can only be changed in stop mode value: 2 Bus (BUS) [1]
Parameter limit value: 1 Logical and (AND) [2]
✭ Logical or (OR) [3]
Usually only one warning occurs at a time, so one of
the figures in parameter 502, index 15, will show. Description:
In the event of several simultaneous warnings, e.g. See parameter 510
Motor overload and Current limit, re contral card, the
two values are added: ■ 504 Q stop (Q-STOP)
Value:
Inverter overload 512 + Digital (DIGITAL) [0]
Current limit re control card 16 Bus (BUS) [1]
Logical and (AND) [2]
Reading in para. 502, index 15: 528 ✭ Logical or (OR) [3]

Alarm parameter messages [18]: Description:

Excess temperature, re power section value: 16384 See parameter 510.
Earth connection value: 4096
Overvoltage value: 1024
Undervoltage value: 512
Unspecified inverter fault value: 256
Inverter overload value: 128
Motor overload value: 64
Short circuit value: 16
VLT attemps restart value: 8
Overcurrent value: 4
Trip locked value: 1

In contrast to warnings, alarms will always be com-

bined, i.e. at least 2 of the alarm parameters apply,
e.g. Unspecified inverter fault will usually occur with
another alarm, e.g. Inverter overload. It will give the
following reading:

Unspecified inverter fault 256 +

Inverter overload 128

Reading in para. 502, index 18: 384

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■ 505 DC brake (DC-BRAKE)

Description of parameters
■ 510 Speed select (SPEED SELECT)
Value: Value:
Digital (DIGITAL) [0] Digital (DIGITAL) [0]
Bus (BUS) [1] Bus (BUS) [1]
Logical and (AND) [2] Logical and (AND) [2]
✭ Logical or (OR) [3] ✭ Logical or (OR) [3]

Description: Description:
See parameter 510. In parameters 503 to 510 you can choose to control
the VLT frequency converter via the control unit’s
■ 506 Start (Start) terminals (digitally) and or via the bus.
Value:
Digital (DIGITAL) [0] When using Logical and and Bus values in
Bus (BUS) [1] parameters 503-510, the digital control terminals are
Logical and (AND) [2] either dependent on or overruled by the bus
✭ Logical or (OR) [3] commands.

Section 1
Description: ■ 511 Bus jog 1 (BUS JOG 1)
See parameter 510. Value:
0 - 500 Hz ✭ 10 Hz
■ 507 Direction (DIRECTION)
Value: Function:
✭ Digital (DIGITAL) [0] Parameter 511 has the same function as parameter
Bus (BUS) [1] 203, but is controlled via the RS 232 port.
Logical and (AND) [2] You change over to jog frequency, which is a preset
Logical or (OR) [3] motor speed, by activating the “Jog” key. Using this
function you have access to one additional jog
Description: frequency.

Section 2
See parameter 510.
Description:
■ 508 Reset (RESET) For the jog frequency you can choose a value which
Value: is lower than fMIN, but cannot be higher than fMAX.
Digital (DIGITAL) [0]
Bus (BUS) [1]
Logical and (AND) [2]
✭ Logical or (OR) [3]

Description:
See parameter 510.

■ 509 Setup select (SETUP SELECT)

Section 3
Value:
Digital (DIGITAL) [0]
Bus (BUS) [1]
Logical and (AND) [2]
✭ Logical or (OR) [3]

Description:
See parameter 510.

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■ 514 Bus bit 4 (BUS BIT 4) ■ 606 Total operation hours (TOTAL OP HRS.)
Value:
✭ Q stop (Q-STOP) [0] Description:
DC-brake (DC BRAKE) [1] See parameter 610

Description:
See parameters 404, 306, 307 and 308. ■ 607 Running hours (RUNNING HRS.)

Description:
■ 516 Bus reference (BUS REFERENCE) See parameter 610
Value:
−100.00% - +100.00% ✭ 0
■ 608 Number of power-ups (NO. POWERUPS)
Description:
If you choose Local reference in parameter 003 after Description:
choosing a bus reference, the bus reference will be See parameter 610
transferred to local reference.

■ 609 Number of over-temperature (NO. OVERTEMPS)

■ 517 Store data values (STORE DATA)
Value Description:
✭ Off (OFF) [0] See parameter 610
On (ON) [1]

Description: ■ 610 Number of over-voltage (NO. OVERVOLTS)

Setting parameter 517 to On stores the downloaded Description:
values. Data values will be stored after you have Information stored by the VLT frequency converter for
pressed the “Menu” key. later analysis.
While the unit is storing data, the display will show Parameter 606-607 are only updated every hour.
(SAVE DATA) and flash in line C.

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Display messages
Chapter 7 ■ Status messages ....................................... Page 82

■ Alarm messages ........................................ Page 82

■ Warning messages .................................... Page 83

■ Reset messages ........................................ Page 83

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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■ Status messages
Display messages

RUN OK
UNIT READY Unit is running on reference.
Control card and power section are powered up and
OK. JOGGING

RAMPING
When the VLT frequency converter’s output
frequency is reduced more quickly than the motor
speed (due to inertia) can be changed, the motor If the warning OVERVOLTAGE is displayed
will act as a generator. It will send energy back to when the speed is reduced, you can increase the
the VLT and as a result the intermediate circuit ramp-down time. If that is not posible, it may be
voltate will increase. necessary to activate the dynamic brake function
with brake resistor. If the warning occurs in other
ENAB STOP situations, the problem is due to the mains supply.
Unit ready and Q stop signal active.

START
Enabled and start signal applied, no or too low
reference signal.

■ Alarm messages
The following alarm messages are displayed after the
power section of the VLT frequency converter has been
disconnected.

Messages Caused by Consequence Reset possible

INVERTER Unknown error (not one of those Yes
FAULT errors mentioned below)
OVER a: Supply voltage too high a: Lower supply voltage Yes
VOLT b: Ramp-down time too short b: Increase ramp-down time or
activate brake function to avoid
overvoltage
UNDER Supply voltage too low or Yes
VOLTAGE loss of mains phase
OVER Motor current too high or wrong Check motor parameters Yes
CURRENT motor parameter setting Use a larger VLT
GROUND Short circuit between VLT Check installation No, power off required,
FAULT power section and ground and cable length then reset
SHORT Short circuit between Check installation No, power off required,
CIRCUIT two motor phases then reset
OVER TEMP VLT temperature too high Check installation No, power off required,
then reset
OVER Load too heavy Yes, after VLT
LOAD thermal protection is
lower than 100%
MOTOR Motor protection Yes, after VLT
TRIP motor protection is zero

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Display messages
■ Warning messages
Messages Caused by Consequence Reset possible
CURRENT LIMIT Over load VLT decreases speed --
VOLTAGE HIGH Regenerative motor operation The power section of the VLT --
or supply voltage too high stops within 5 sec.
VOLTAGE LOW Missing phase or low supply The power section of the VLT --
stops within 5 sec.
INVERT TIME Inverter overload At 98.2% load VLT displays --
the following warning:
“INVERTER TIME”.
At 100% load:
“ALARM OVERLOAD”
MOTOR TIME Motor overload VLT operates at least 60 sec. *) --
VLT operates between 100% and depending on the value of
160% of nominal motor power the load before the power
section of the VLT stops

Section 1
LO FRQ WARN Output frequency lower than Depending on application
the value in parameter 210 Warning only
HI FRQ WARN Output frequency higher than Depending on application --
the value in parameter 211 Warning only
HI CUR WARN Motor current higher than Depending on application --
the value in parameter 213 Warning only

*) The time is reduced at a higher switch frequency.

■ Reset messages

Messages Caused by Consequence Reset

Section 2
AUTO START VLT tripped The VLT attempts to restart --
TRIP Fault condition of the VLT The power section Yes
or the motor section of the VLT stops
TRIP LOCKED Fault condition (over temp., short The power section No, power off
circuit, ground fault) of the VLT of the VLT stops required,
then reset

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Special conditions
Chapter 8 ■ CE-labelling ............................................... Page 86

■ EMC .......................................................... Page 86

■ EMC test results ........................................ Page 90

■ Emission ..................................................... Page 90

■ Immunity ................................................... Page 91

■ Acoustic noise ........................................... Page 92

■ Motor noise ............................................... Page 92

■ Extreme running conditions ....................... Page 92

■ Air humidity ............................................... Page 93

Section 1
■ Efficiency ................................................... Page 93

■ du/dt measurements ................................. Page 94

■ Derating for high ambient temperature ...... Page 94

■ Derating for air pressure ............................ Page 95

■ Derating for running at low speed .............. Page 95

Section 2
■ Derating for higher switching frequency
than 4.5 kHz .............................................. Page 95

■ Cut-in current ............................................. Page 96

Section 3

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■ What is CE labelling?
Special conditions

The purpose of CE labelling is to avoid technical relevant EU directives. The CE mark says nothing
obstacles to trade within EFTA and the EU. The EU about the quality or specifications of a product. Three
has introduced the CE labelling as a simple way of EU directives relate to frequency converters.
showing whether a product complies with the

■ The machine directive (89/392/EEC)

All machines with critical, moving parts are directive. However, if a frequency converter is
covered by the machine directive. supplied for use in a machine, we will provide infor-
Since a frequency converter is largely mation about the safety aspects relating to the
electrical by function, it does not fall under frequency converter. We do that by the use of a
the machine manufacturer’s declaration.

■ The low-voltage directive (73/23/EEC)

Frequency converters must be CE labelled in The directive applies to all electrical equipment and
accordance with the low-voltage directive. applicances used in the voltage range of 50-1000 V
AC and 75-1500 V DC.

■ The EMC directive (89/336/EEC)

EMC is short for electromagnetic compatibility. The of the appliances is not affected. The EMC directive
presence of electromagnetic compatibility means that came into force on 1 January 1996. The directive
the mutual interference between different compon- distinguishes between components, appliances, sy-
ents/appliances is so small that the functioning stems and installations.

The EU “Guidelines on Application of Council Directive 3. The frequency converter is sold as part of a
89/336/EEC” outline three typical situations of using a complete system. A system has an intrinsic
frequency converter. For each of these situations, function for the final user and is placed on the
explanations are offered as to whether the situation in market as a single functional unit. That could for
question is covered by the EMC directive and must example be an air-conditioning system. The
be CE labelled. complete system must be CE labelled according
to the EMC directive.The manufacturer of the
1. The frequency converter is sold directly to the final system can ensure the CE labelling according to
consumer. The frequency converter is for example the EMC directive either by using CE labelled
sold to the domestic market. The final consumer components or by testing the EMC performance
is a layman. He installs the frequency converter of the system.
himself for example for a hobby machine or a If he chooses to use only CE labelled components,
household machine. The frequency converter he does not have to test the entire system.
must be CE labelled according to the EMC
directive.

2. The frequency converter is sold for installation in a

plant being built up on site by a professional
installer. That could for example be a production
plant or a heating/ventilation plant, which is
designed and installed by professionals. Neither
the frequency converter nor the complete plant
has to be CE labelled according to the EMC
directive. The plant, however, must comply with
the basic EMC requirements of the directive. The
installer can ensure this by using components,
appliances and systems, which are CE-labelled
according to the EMC directive.

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■ Danfoss VLT frequency converter and CE

Special conditions
labelling
CE labelling is a positive feature when used for its ori- To help ensure that your installation is EMC-correct,
ginal purpose, ie. to facilitate trade within the EU and the manual provides detailed instructions for installa-
EFTA. tion. Furthermore, we specify which norms that are
However, CE labelling may cover many different complied with by which of our products.
specifications. This means that it has to be checked
what a given CE label specifically covers. We offer the filters that can be seen from the
The specifications covered can in fact be widely specifications and gladly provide other types of assi-
different. That is why the CE label can give installers a stance that can help you obtain the best EMC result.
false feeling of security when using a frequency con-
verter as a component in a system or an appliance.

We CE label our VLT frequency converter in

accordance with the low-voltage directive. This
means that as long as the frequency converter is

Section 1
installed correctly, we guarantee that it complies with
the low-voltage directive. We issue a declaration of
conformity confirming that our CE label complies with
the low-voltage directive.

The CE mark also applies to the EMC directive, on

condition that the instructions given in the manual for
EMC correct installation and filtering are followed. On
that basis a declaration of conformity with the EMC
directive is issued.

Section 2
■ Compliance with EMC directive 89/336/EEC
In support of our claim that the VLT frequency conver- In most cases the VLT frequency converter is used by
ter complies with the protection requirements for professionals of the trade as a complex component
emission and immunity under EMC directive 89/336/ forming part of a larger applicance, system or installa-
EEC, a Technical Construction File (TCF) has been tion. It must be noted that the responsibility for the fi-
prepared for each model. Such a file defines the EMC nal EMC properties of the applicance, system or in-
requirements and the measurements made in stallation rests with the installer. As an aid to the
accordance with harmonised EMC standards in a installer, Danfoss has prepared EMC installation
Power Drive System (PDS) that consists of a VLT guidelines for the Power Drive System. The standards
frequency converter, a control cable and the controls and testing levels stated for the Power Drive System
(control box), motor cable and motor plus any options are complied with, provided that the EMC-correct in-
stallation guidelines are applied.
Section 3
added. The Technical Construction File is prepared on
this basis in cooperation with a duly authorised EMC
laboratory (Competent Body).

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■ Earthing
Special conditions

A flat conductor, for example, has a lower HF

The following basic issues need to be considered impedance than a round conductor for the same con-
when installing a frequency converter, so as to obtain ductor square value.
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). If more than one applicance is installed in cabinets,
the cabinet rear plate, which must be made of metal,
Safety earthing:
should be used as a common earth reference plate.
Please note that the frequency converter has a high
The metal cabinets of the different appliances are
leakage current and must be earthed appropriately for
mounted on the cabinet rear plate using the lowest
safety reasons. Apply local/national safety regulations.
possible HF impedance. This avoids having different
Use terminal 95 for reinforced earthing.
HF voltages for the individual appliances and avoids
High frequency earthing
frequency earthing: the risk of radio interference currents running in
Keep the earth wire connections as short as possible. connection cables that may be used between the
Connect the different earth systems at the lowest appliances. The radio interference will have been
possible conductor impedance. reduced.
The lowest possible conductor impedance is obtained
by keeping the conductor as short as possible and by
using the greatest possible surface area.

■ Cables
The control cable and the filtered mains cable should cable). It must be pointed out that the necessary di-
be installed separately from the motor and brake stance depends on the sensitivity of the installation
cables to prevent interference coupling. Normally, a and the signal cables, and that therefore no precise
distance of 20 cm will be sufficient, but it is values can be stated.
recommended to keep the greatest possible distance If cable trays are used, sensitive signal cables are not
wherever possible, especially where cables are to be placed in the same cable trays as the motor
installed in parallel over a substantial distance. cable or brake cable.
If signal cables are to cross power cables, this should
With respect to sensitive signal cables such as be done at an angle of 90 degrees.
telephone cables and data cables, the greatest Remember that all interference-carrying in- or
possible distance is recommended with a minimum of outgoing cables to/from a cabinet should be
1 per 5 m of power cable (mains, motor and brake screened or filtered.

The cables must throughout their length be

reinforced/double-isolated to other cables.

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Special conditions
■ Radio interference in general Use of screened motor cable increases the leakage
(emission) current. This is because screened cables have higher
Electrical interference from the cable network, cable- capacitance to earth than unscreened cables. If the
borne interference, 150 kHz-30 MHz, and airborne leakage current is not filtered, it will cause greater
interference from the drive system, 30 MHz-1 GHz, is interference on the mains in the radio leakage range
produced in particular by the inverter, the motor cable under approx. 5 MHz. Since the leakage current is
and the motor system for frequencies under approx. carried back to units through the screen, in principle
50 MHz. this will give only a small electromagnetic field from
As the sketch below shows, capacitive currents in the the screened motor cable.
motor cable together with high du/dt from the motor The screen reduces the radiated interference, but
voltage will produce interference. increases the low frequency interference on the
mains.

With regard to installation, it is generally less In order to reduce the interference level from the sy-

Section 1
complicated to use unscreened cables than screened stem overall (unit + installation) as far as possible, it is
cables. For VLT 2000 an RFI and motor filter as well important to make motor and brake cables as short
as a LC and RFI filter have been developed making it as possible.
possible to observe the EMC emission requirements Cables with a sensitive signal level may not be led
when unscreened motor cables are used. The motor together with motor and brake cables.
filter reduces the leak current I1 (see figure below). Radio interference higher than 50 MHz (airborne) will
VLT 2000 frequency converters with built-in RFI filter particularly affect the control electronics.
and without motor coils fulfil the EMC emission
requirements.

Section 2
Section 3

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■ EMC test results

Special conditions

■ Emission
Subsequent test results have been obtained using a
system with a VLT frequency converter (with RFI filter
module) a screened control cable and control box
with potentiometer, unscreened motor cable and mo-
tor.

Standard Port VLT 2000 type VLT 2000 type VLT 2000 type
2010-2030 208-240 V 2040-2050 208-240 V 2020-2060 380-460 V

EN 55011 Line yes 1 no 2, 3 yes 1, 4

gr.1 Class A 150 KHz - 30 MHz
1
EN 55011 Enclosure yes no 2, 3 yes 1, 4
gr.1 Class A 30 MHz - 1 GHz

1 Using RFI and motor filter for unscreened motor cable. Max.100 m, see page 88.
2 RFI and motor filter not available for VLT 2040-2050, 3 x 208-240 V
3 VLT 2040-2050, 3 x 208-240 V are not available with built-in RFI filter.
4 VLT 2000 up to 415 V versions are available with built-in RFI filter.

With the purpose of minimising the cable-conducted

interference to the mains supply and the radiated
interference from the frequency converter system, the
motor cables should be kept as short as possible.
According to experience, most installations represent
only a slight risk of any interference from radiation.

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■ Immunity
In order to document immunity towards interference a screened control cable and control box with poten-
from electrical phenomena that are coupled in, the tiometer, motor cable and motor.
following immunity test has been made on a system Fault criteria and test were in accordance with
consisting of a VLT frequency converter (with RFI fil- EN 50082-2 and IEC 22G/31/FDIS.
ter module),

The tests were made using the following standards:

IEC 1000-4-4 (IEC 801-4):
Burst transients
IEC 1000-4-2 (IEC 801-2/1991):
Simulation of interference brought about by coupling
Electrostatic discharges (ESD)
with a contactor, relays or similiar devices.
Simulation of electrostatic discharges from human
beings.
IEC 1000-4-5 (IEC 801-5):
Surge transients
IEC 1000-4-3 (IEC 801-3):
Simulation of transients brought about e.g. by light-
Incoming electromagenetic field radiation
ning that strikes near installations.
Simulation of the effects of radar and radio

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communication equipment as well as mobile
ENV 50141 (IEC 801-6):
communication equipment.
Cable conducted HF
Simulation of the effect of radio transmission
SEN 361503
equipment coupled to connection cables.
Mains disturbance
Simulation of conducted capacitive interference
VDE 0160 class W2 testpulse
between control cables and adjacent mains cable.
(draft Oct./1990 yellow):
Mains transients
Simulation of high-energy transients brought about by
main fuse breakage, coupling with phase
compensation batteries etc.

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VLT 2010-2030 1/3x208-240 V, VLT 2040-2050 , 3x208-240 V,
VLT 2020-2060 380-460 V
Basis standard Burst Surge Mains freq. ESD Radiated elec- Mains dis- RF common
IEC 1000-4-4 IEC 1000-4-5 test IEC 1000-4-2 tromagn. field tortion mode voltage
SEN 361503 IEC 1000-4-3 VDE 0160 ENV 50141

Acceptance criterion B B A B A - A
Port connection CM DM CM CM - - DM CM
Line OK OK OK - - - OK OK
Motor OK - - - - - - OK
Control lines OK - OK OK - - - OK
Section 3
Enclosure - - - - OK OK - -

Basic specification:

Line 2kV/5kHz/DCN 1kV/2ohm 2kV/12ohm - - - **2,3 x ÛN 10V rms

Motor 2kV/5kHz/CCC - - - - - - 10V rms
2kV/
Control lines 2kV/5kHz/CCC - 2ohm*
250V/50Hz - - - 10V rms
8 kV AD
Enclosure - - - 6 kV CD
10V/m - -

Acceptance criteria according to: IEC 22G/31/FDIS, EN 50082-2, 175R0740

DM: Differential mode AD: Air Discharge
CM: Common mode CD: Contact Discharge
CCC: Capacitive clamp coupling * Injection on cable shield
DCN: Direct coupling network ** 2,3 x ÛN: max. testpulse 1250 VPEAK

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■ Acoustic noise 3. The noise from the built-in fan (not integrated in
The acoustic noise from the frequency converter is all units) is acceptable to the human ear, although
generated from 3 sources: the measurements show the highest values for fan
1. The motor coils (if mounted) generate a 4.5 kHz noise.
noise, which is dependent on the cable impedance. The values below (sound pressure) have been meas-
2. The DC coils (if mounted) generate a 100 Hz ured in accordance with VDE 0160.4.2 standard at a
noise (300 Hz, three-phase), which is proportional distance of 1 metre from the VLT frequency converter
with the motor load. at 100% load and rated speed.

VLT type 2010 2015 2020 *) 2030 *) 2040*) 2050*) 2020 2025 2030 2040 *) 2050 *) 2060 *)
IP 20 dB (A) 30.1 30.1 50.7 50.7 50.7 50.7 30.1 30.1 30.1 50.7 50.7 50.7
*) with built-in fan.

■ Motor noise
The motor noise depends mainly on the motor, but as If a higher switching frequency is chosen the noise
a guideline the noise increases by about 10 dB (A) in from the motor will decrease. How much will depend
relation to direct mains operation. on the motor resonance and the type of motor.

■ Extreme running conditions The control unit attempts to correct the ramp if
possible. The inverter turns off to protect the
Short circuit transistors and the intermediate capactors, when a
VLT 2000 Series is protected against short circuits. A certain voltage level is reached.
short circuit between two output phases will cause
overcurrent in the inverter. However, each switch of Mains drop-out
the inverter will be turned off individually when the During a mains drop-out the VLT frequency converter
short circuit current exceeds the permitted value. will continue to operate until the intermediate circuit
voltage drops below the minimum stop level, typically
Ground fault 85% of the VLT frequency converter’s rated mains
In case of an ground fault in a motor phase, the supply voltage.
inverter is turned off within 5-10 ms. The time before inverter stop depends on mains volt-
age before drop-out and the motor load.
Switching on the output (only using motor chokes) Ride-through can be programmed.
Switching on the output between the motor and the
frequency converter is fully permitted. It is not Static overload
possible to damage the VLT frequency converter in When the VLT frequency converter is overloaded (the
any way by switching on the output, although it may current limit ILIM iis reached) the control unit will reduce
result in some occasional tripping conditions. the output frequency fM in an attempt to reduce the
load. If the reduction of the output frequency does not
Motor-generated overvoltage reduce the load, the control unit finally trips when the
The voltage on the intermediate circuit will be output frequency has dropped below 1 Hz.
increased when the motor acts as a generator. This
takes place in two cases: Running at current limit is limited (0-60 sec).
1. The load runs the motor (at constant output
frequency from the frequency converer), i.e.
energy is supplied from the load.
2. During deceleration ("ramp-down"), if the moment
of inertia is high, the load is low and/or the
ramp-down time is short.

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■ Air humidity

Special conditions
The VLT frequency converter has been designed to
meet VDE 0160, 5.2.1.2.
Light dew is tolerated on internal insulating surfaces,
but not during operation.

■ Efficiency Motor efficiency (ηMOTOR)

To reduce energy consumption it is very important to The efficiency of a motor connected to the frequency
optimise the efficiency of a system. The efficiency of converter depends on the sine shape of the current.
each single element in the system should be as high In general efficiency is just as good as at mains ope-
as possible. ration.
The motor efficiency depends on the make of the mo-
Efficiency of the VLT 2000 Series (ηVLT) tor. Normally the motor efficiency drops when the load
The load on the frequency converter has little effect is lower than the rated torque.
on its efficiency. In general the efficiency at rated mo- In the range 75-100% of rated torque the efficiency of

Section 1
tor frequency fM,N is the same whether the motor the motor will be almost constant both when
supplies a 100% rated shaft torque or only 75%. operated by the frequency converter and when
The variable switching frequency affects the losses running directly on the mains.
in the VLT 2000 Series. The efficiency will drop a little In general the internal switching frequency does not
when the switching frequency is set to a value higher affect the efficiency of small motors.
than 4.5 kHz.
System efficiency (ηSYSTEM)
To calculate the system efficiency you can multiply the
efficiency of the units of the VLT 2000 Series (ηVLT) by
the efficiency of the motor (ηMOTOR) using the below
formula:

Section 2
ηSYSTEM = ηVLT x ηMOTOR

Section 3

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■ du/dt measurements With short (a few metres) motor cable, the du/dt ratio
When a transistor in the inverter is activated, the volt- will be high but the peak voltage low.
age applied to the motor will rise by a flank. The du/dt With long (100 metres) motor cable, the du/dt ratio
ratio on the flank is determined by will decrease and the UPEAK peak voltage will increase.
− Motor cable (type, cross section, length) If you use very small motors without phase coil
− Inductance insulation we recommend to mount an LC filter in se-
ries with the motor.
The self-inductance will cause an overshoot UPEAK in
the motor voltage before it stabilises at a level Typical values for the du/dt ratio and the UPEAK peak
determined by the voltage in the intermediate circuit. voltage measured between two phases (5 m and
Both the du/dt ratio and the UPEAK peak voltage affect 275 m screened motor cable) are listed below:
the lifetime of the motor. Too high values will primarily
affect motors without phase coil insulation.

UPEAK [V] µs]

du/dt [V/µ
Cable length 5m 275 m Cable length 5m 275 m
VLT 2030 464 V 744 V VLT 2030 3727 V/µs 253 V/µs
VLT 2030 with motor coil IP 20 516 V 744 V VLT 2030 with motor coil IP 20 690 V/µs 157 V/µs
VLT 2030 with motor coil IP 00 440 V 628 V VLT 2030 with motor coil IP 00 359 V/µs 93 V/µs
Note: The above measurements are for VLT 2030, 1/3 x 208-240 V installed on single-phased mains

■ Derating for high ambient temperature If the VLT frequency converter is operated at tempera-
The ambient temperature is the maximum temperature tures above 40 °C, then a derating of the output
allowed. The average over 24 hours must be at least current is necessary.
5 °C lower according to VDE 0160 5.2.1.1. At higher temperatures, derating will not be possible
due to the load-independent temperature on the
SMPS transistors.
The derating for VLT 2010-2060

40 °C: 100% output, 45 °C: 84% output, 50 °C: 67% output, 55 °C: 50% output

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■ Derating for air pressure

Special conditions
Above 1,000 metres the Tamb or maximum output
Below 1,000 metres altitude no derating is necessary. power must be derated according to the figure below.

Derating for air pressure

1. Derating of output current versus altitude at Tamb 40 °C.

2. Derating of max. Tamb versus altitude at 100% output current.

Section 1
■ Derating for running at low speed Motors running at constant load torque (CT) used at
No derating is necessary when running the motor at low speed must be derated or fan-cooled (see dia-
rated speed, or when controlling a fan or centrifugal gram).
pump.
Typical motor derating

Section 2
■ Derating for higher switching frequency Therefore the VLT frequency converter automatically
than 4.5 kHz reduces the maximum continous output current IVLT,N
A higher switching frequency means higher losses when the switching frequency exceeds 4.5 kHz. The
and increased heat generation in the transistors and reduction is done linearly to 60% at 16 kHz (see dia- Section 3
motor coils of the frequency converter. gram). The maximum permitted motor cable length is
40 m of screened cable.
Derating for higher switching frequency

IVLT
➤

100%

60%

20%
➤
2 4.5 16 fsw
[kHz]

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■ Cut-in current
On cutting in the VLT frequency converter to the
mains a cut-in current surge occurs. The cut-in
current is limited by an NTC resistor. The size of this
current surge depends on the mains impedance and
the NTC resistor’s cooling time since the last cut-in.
The current surge can be doubled if the VLT
frequency converter is still warm. The cooling time is
100-200 seconds.

Maximum cut-in current surge measured at 25°C:

1 x 220/230/240 V
3 x 208/220/230/240 V lPEAK I² xt
VLT 2010 1 32 A 4.1 A² s
VLT 2015 1 80 A 15.2 A² s
VLT 2020 1 80 A 26 A² s
VLT 2030 1 160 A 36 A² s
VLT 2040 2 16 A 4 A² s
VLT 2050 2 16 A 4 A² s
1 ) Single phase installation
2 ) Three phase installation

3 x 308-460 V lPEAK I² xt
VLT 2020 28.8 A 0.11 A² s
VLT 2025 28.8 A 0.11 A² s
VLT 2030 94.4 A 14.4 A² s
VLT 2040 94.4 A 14.4 A² s
VLT 2050 136 A 25.4 A² s
VLT 2060 136 A 25.4 A² s

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Factory settings and service

Chapter 9 ■ Troubleshooting ......................................... Page 98

■ Your parameter settings .......................... Page 102

■ Factory settings ....................................... Page 105

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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■ Troubleshooting ■ Service
The fault location procedure is described on the Danfoss wil repair the new VLT 2000 1/3 phase, 230
following pages. V and the VLT 2000 3-phase 380-460 V. The service
A total of 5 symptoms are described in the flow policy is based on replacement of vital parts.
charts. Please contact your nearest distributor for further in-
Should you need any further guidance you are always formation.
welcome to contact Danfoss.

1) 2)
Symptom If the motor runs unevenly
but no fault is indicated the
Motor runs unevenly cause can be incorrect set-
ting of the VLT 2000.
Set the frequency converter
correctly.
Note how to return to the
factory setting.
For factory settings, see
page 105.

3) 4)
Symptom Is there light in the
display ?
6)
Motor does not run
No Yes Are fault messages
displayed?

5) No Yes
Is the unit connected
to the mains supply?

Yes 13, page 100

7, page 99 See section on

Display messages
on page 82.

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7) 8)
Symptom Have prefuses for the
VLT frequency
No message or light converter blown?
9)
in display
No Yes Call Danfoss
for assistance

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10)
Is the control card over-
loaded? Disconnect all
control signals plugs on
the control card.
Does the fault disappear? 11)

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No Yes Ensure that the foregoing
step is ok:
12) The fault can be caused by
Call Danfoss short-circuiting on the
for assistance control signals. The 24 V
supply might be short-
circuited.

Section 3

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13) 14)
Symptom Start the VLT frequency
converter by pressing
Motor stationary, info Start” on the keyboard.
in display but no fault
message displayed
15) 16)

Is the display frozen, i.e. the Check whether the

display cannot be changed following precautions have
or is undefinable? been taken!

No Yes • Have screened control

cables been used?
17) • Are the screened cables
connected correctly?
Is the motor connected
correctly and are all motor
phases ok? Yes

Yes

18)

The frequency converter

must be set to run using
local references.
The parameter settings
must be changed thus:
parameter 003 = Local
parameter 004 =Change
by means of “+” and “-”.
19)
Does the motor run?
Contact Danfoss.
Yes No

20)
Check whether the control
signals to the control card
are ok.

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21)

Symptom

VLT frequency converter

trips out, OVERVOLTAGE
displayed and motor does
not run.
22)
Is the brake resistor and
the connection to it OK?
Yes

23)

Replace the brake

print.

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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■ Your parameter settings

Factory settings and service

You can write down the settings for each of the two
We recommend you to write down the settings of the setups, which can be programmed in parameter 001.
various parameters in the forms on the following pa- Filled-in forms will give you a quick survey of how your
ge
ges. VLT frequency converter is set.

Setup 1 Setup 2 Setup 1 Setup 2

000 LANGUAGE X ENGLISH 103 MOTOR POWER UNDER SIZE
GERMAN X X NOM. SIZE
FRENCH OVER SIZE
DANISH 104 MOTOR VOLTAGE 200 V
001 MENU SETUP X SETUP 1 208 V
SETUP 2 X X 220 V
MULTI SETUP 230 V
002 MENU SET COPY X DO NOT COPY 240 V
COPY 1 TO 2 380 V
COPY 2 TO 1 X X 400 V
FACTORY TO 1 415 V
FACTORY TO 2 440 V
003 LOCAL REMOTE X REMOTE 460 V
LOC EXT.STOP 105 MOTOR FREQ. X X 50 HZ
LOCAL+REMOTE 60 HZ
004 LOCAL SPEED HZ 87 HZ
005 VALUE AT MAX 100 HZ
006 LOCAL RESET DISABLE 107 MOTOR CURRENT A
X ENABLE 108 MOTOR MAG. AMP. A
007 LOC START/STOP DISABLE
X ENABLE
008 LOCAL FWD/REV X DISABLE
ENABLE
009 LOCAL JOG DISABLE
X ENABLE
010 LOCAL DISABLE
REFERENCE X ENABLE
013 DATA CHG. LOCK X NOT LOCKED
LOCKED
101 SPEED CONTROL OPEN LOOP
X X SLIP COMP.
CLOSED LOOP
102 CURRENT LIMIT X PROGRAM SET
10 VDC SIGNAL
20 mA SIGNAL

X = factory settings

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Factory settings and service

Setup 1 Setup 2 Setup 1 Setup 2
109 START VOLTAGE V 403 INPUT 19 X REVERSING
110 START COMP. V/A LATCH REV
111 V/F RATIO V/HZ NO OPERATION
112 SLIP COMP HZ SPEED DOWN
114 FEEDBACK TYPE VOLTAGE 10 V SPEED SELECT
X CURRENT 20mA RESET
PULSES 404 INPUT 27 MTR.COAST
119 FEED FWD. FACTR % Q-STOP not
120 CONTRL RANGE % DC-BRAKE not
121 PROPRT/L GAIN X RST&COASTnot
122 INTEGRAL TIME SECONDS STOP not
125 FEEDBACK SCALE % RESET & START
200 FREQ RANGE X X 120 HZ SPEED UP
500 HZ SPEED SELECT
201 MIN. FREQUENCY HZ 405 INOUT 29 X JOG
202 MAX. FREQUENCY HZ START

Section 1
203 JOG FREQUENCY HZ DIG.REF+START
204 DIG. REF. TYPE X SUM PULSES 100 HZ
RELATIVE PULSES 1 KHZ
205 DIG. REF. 1 % PULSES 10 KHZ
206 DIG. REF. 2 % SELECT SETUP
207 DIG. REF. 3 % RESET
208 DIG. REF. 4 % REVERSING
209 CURRENT LIMIT A SPEED DOWN
210 LOW FREW WARN. HZ 408 LOG OUTPUT 46 UNIT READY
211 HI FREQ WARN. HZ X X UNT RDY RCTL
213 HI CURR WARN. A ENABLEDnoWR
215 RAMP UP TIME SECONDS RUNNING
216 RAMP DOWN TIME SECONDS RUNNINGnoWR
218 ALT: DOWN RAMP SECONDS RNINRGE noWR

Section 2
224 CARRIER FREQ. KHZ RUN@REFnoWR
230 SPEED UP/DOWN X DISABLED NO WARNING
ENABLED ALARM
ENABLE&STORE ALARMorWARN
300 BRAKE OPTION X NOT APPLIED CURRENT LIM
APPLIED OUT FRQ RGE
306 DC-BRAKE TIME SECONDS OUT CURR RGE
307 DC-BRK ON FREQ HZ PULSOUT 1500
308 DC-BRK VOLTAGE V PULSOUT 3000
309 RESET MODE X MANUAL PULS-PAR 005
AUTORESET 1 SEND/REC NEG
AUTORESET 5 SEND/REC POS
310 TRIP [email protected] SECONDS Section 3
315 MOTOR THERMALX X PROTECT-OFF
ONLY WARNING
TRIP
402 INPUT 18 X START
LATCH START
NO OPERATION
SPEED UP
SPEED SELECT
REVERSING
RESET&START
COAST/START

X = factory settings

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Setup 1 Setup 2 Setup 1 Setup 2

409 RELAY OUT 01 X X UNIT READY 509 SETUP SELECT DIGITAL
UNT RDY CRTL BUS
ENABLEDnoWR LOGICAL AND
RUNNING X LOGICAL OR
RUNNING noWR 510 SPEED SELECT DIGITAL
RNinRGE noWR BUS
RUN@REF noWR LOGICAL AND
ALARM X LOGICAL OR
ALARMorWARN 511 BUS JOG 1 HZ
CURRENT LIM. 514 BUS BIT 4 X Q STOP
OUT FRQ RGE D.C. BRAKE
OUT CURR RGE 516 BUS REFERENCE %
REVERSING 517 STORE DATA X X OFF
411 ANALOGUE REF TYPE LINEAR ON
PROP W/MIN 606 TOTAL OP HRS.
412 INPUT #53 NO OPERATION 607 RUNNING HRS.
X X 0-10 VDC 608 NO. POWERUPS
10-0 VDC 609 NO. OVERTEMPS
413 INPUT #60 NO OPERATION 610 NO. OVERVOLTS
X X 0-20 mA
4-20 mA
20-0 mA
20-4 mA
500 ADDRESS X 01
501 BAUD RATE 300
600
X 1200
502 DATA READ-OUT
503 COASTING DIGITAL
BUS
LOGICAL AND
X LOGICAL OR
504 Q STOP DIGITAL
BUS
LOGICAL AND
X LOGICAL OR
505 D.C. BRAKE DIGITAL
BUS
LOGICAL AND
X LOGICAL OR
506 START DIGITAL
BUS
LOGICAL AND
X LOGICAL OR
507 DIRECTION X DIGITAL
BUS
LOGICAL AND
LOGICAL OR
508 RESET DIGITAL
BUS
LOGICAL AND
X LOGICAL OR

X = factory settings

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■ Operation and display ■ References ■ Inputs and outputs
000 LANGUAGE S) 200 FREQ RANGE 2) 402 INPUT 18 S)
ENGLISH 120 Hz START
001 MENU SETUP S) 201 MIN. FREQUENCY 2,S) 403 INPUT 19 S)
SETUP 1 0 REVERSING
002 MENU SET COPY 202 MAX. FREQUENCY 2,S) 404 INPUT 27 S)
DO NOT COPY 50 Hz MTR.COAST not
003 LOCAL/REMOTE S) 203 JOG FREQUENCY 2,S) 405 INPUT 29 S)
REMOTE 10 Hz JOG
004 LOCAL S) 204 DIG. REF. TYPE S) 408 LOG OUTPUT 46 2,S)
005 VALUE AT MAX S) SUM UNIT READY
1000 205 DIGITAL REF. 1 2,S) 409 RELAY OUT 01 2,S)
006 LOCAL RESET S) 0 UNIT READY
ENABLE 206 DIGITAL REF. 2 2,S) 411 ANALOG REF TYPE 2,S)
007 LOC START/STOP S) 0 LINEAR
ENABLE 207 DIGITAL REF. 3 2,S) 412 INPUT #53 2,S)
008 LOCAL FWD/REV S) 0 0 - 10 VDC
DISABLE 208 DIGITAL REF. 4 2,S) 413 INPUT #60 2,S)
009 LOCAL JOGS) 0 0-20 mA

Section 1
ENABLE 209 CURRENT LIMIT 2,S)
010 LOC REFERENCE S) Depending on unit ■ Serial data interface
ENABLE 210 LOW FREQ WARN 2,S) 500 ADDRESS
013 DATACHG.LOCK 0 Hz 01
NOT LOCKED 211 HI FREQ WARN 2,S) 501 BAUD RATE
120 Hz (from 200) 1200 K
■ Load and motor 213 HI CURR WARN 2,S) 502 DATA READ-OUT S)
101 SPEED CONTROL 2, S) IVLT,MAX (from 209) REFERENCE%
SLIP COMP 503 COASTING S)
215 RAMP UP TIME 1 2,S)
102 CURRENT LIMIT S) LOGICAL OR
5s
504 Q-STOP S)
PROGRAM SET 216 RAMP DOWN TIME 1 2,S)
LOGICAL OR
103 MOTOR POWER 2) 5s
505 DC-BRAKE S)
NOM. SIZE 218 ALT: DOWN RAMP 12,s) LOGICAL OR
104 MOTOR VOLTAGE 2) 1s 506 START S)

Section 2
Depending on unit 224 CARRIER FREQ. 2,S) LOGICAL OR
105 MOTOR FREQ 2) 4.5 KhZ 507 DIRECTION S)
50 Hz 230 SPEED UP/DOWN S) DIGITAL
107 MOTOR CURRENT 2,S) DISABLE 508 RESET S)
Depending on unit LOGICAL OR
108 MOTOR MAG.AMP. 2,S) ■ Functions and timers 509 SETUP SELECT S)
Depending on unit 300 BRAKE OPTION S) LOGICAL OR
109 START VOLTAGE 2,S) NOT APPLIED 510 SPEED SELECT S)
Depending on unit 306 DC-BRAKE TIME 2,S) LOGICAL OR
110 START COMP 2,S) 0s 511 BUS JOG 1 S)
0 307 DC-BRK FREQ 2,S) 10 Hz
111 U/F RATIO 2,S) 1 Hz 514 BUS BIT 4 S)
Depending on unit 308 DC-BRK VOLTAGE 2,S) QUICK STOP
112 SLIP COMPENSATION 2,S) 10 V 516 BUS REFERENCE S)
Depending on unit 309 RESET MODE S) 0 Section 3
114 FEEDBACK TYPE S) 517 STORE DATA S)
MANUAL
CURRENT OFF
310 TRIP [email protected] S)
119 FEEDFWD FACTR 2,S) INFINITE
100% ■ Service and display
315 MOTOR THERMAL 2,S)
606 TOTAL OP HRS.
120 CONTRL RANGE 2,S) PROTECT-OFF
607 RUNNING HRS.
100%
608 NO. POWERUPS
121 PROPRT/L GAIN 2,S)
0.01 609 NO. OVERTEMPS
122 INTEGRAL TIME 2,S) 610 NO. OVERVOLTS
OFF
125 FEEDBACK SCALE
100%

2
) Can be changed in both setups
S
) Can be changed i Start mode
(running motor)

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VLT
VLT serie 2000 1- and 3-phased, 208-240 V 3-phased, 208-240 V

106
Factory setting User setting
Parameter VLT 2010 VLT 2015 VLT 2020 VLT 2030 VLT 2040 VLT 2050
103 Motor output (1)/(2)/(3), kW 0,25 0,37 0,55 0,37 0,55 0,75 0,55 0,75 1,1 1,1 1,5 2,2 1,5 2,2 3,0 3,0 4,0 5,5
104 Motor voltage, V 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220 220
107 Motor current, A 1,5 2,0 2,8 2,0 2,8 3,5 2,8 3,5 4,9 4,9 6,4 9,0 6,4 9,0 12,0 12,0 15,8 21,1
108 Motor excitation current, A 1,2 1,6 1,7 1,6 1,7 2,0 1,7 2,0 2,7 2,7 3,5 4,6 3,5 4,6 5,9 5,9 6,2 8,0
109 Start voltage, V 32,0 30,5 25,9 30,5 25,9 24,3 25,9 24,3 23,8 23,8 22,9 22,3 22,9 22,3 21,0 21,0 20,6 20,4
110 Start compensation 15,0 10,8, 8,8 10,8 8,8 6,7 8,8 6,7 3,5 6,7 3,5 2,0 3,5 2,0 0,77 2,0 0,77 0
111 U/f ratio 3,6 3,7 3,9 3,7 3,9 4,0 3,9 4,0 4,0 4,0 4,0 4,1 4,0 4,1 4,1 4,1 4,1 4,1

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112 Slip compensation /% 4,26 3,99 2,55 3,99 2,55 2,43 2,55 2,43 2,01 2,01 1,87 1,63 1,87 1,63 1,40 1,40 1,30 1,04
209 Current limit 3,5 3,5 3,5 4,9 4,9 4,9 6,3 6,3 6,3 10,5 10,5 10,5 17,0 17,0 17,0 26,7 26,7 26,7
215 Ramp-up time 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
216 Ramp-down time 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
218 Quick Stop ramp 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

VLT 2000
VLT 3-phased, 380-460 V
Factory setting User setting
Parameter VLT 2020 VLT 2025 VLT 2030 VLT 2040 VLT 2050 VLT 2060 *
103 Motor output (1)/(2)/(3), kW 0,55 0,75 1,1 0,75 1,1 1,5 1,1 1,5 2,2 1,5 2,2 3,0 2,2 3,0 4,0 3,0 4,0 5,5
104 Motor voltage, V 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
107 Motor current, A 1,7 2,0 2,8 2,0 2,8 3,7 2,8 3,7 5,3 3,7 5,3 6,9 5,3 6,9 9,1 6,9 9,1 12,2
108 Motor excitation current, A 0,8 1,1 1,6 1,1 1,6 2,0 1,6 2,0 2,4 2,0 2,4 3,4 2,4 3,4 3,6 3,4 3,6 4,6
109 Start voltage, V 42,8 40,0 39,1 40,0 39,1 39,1 39,1 39,1 36,8 39,1 36,8 36,3 36,8 36,3 35,6 36,3 35,6 35,4
VLT® 2000 Series

110 Start compensation 15,0 10,8, 8,8 10,8 8,8 6,7 8,8 6,7 3,5 6,7 3,5 2,0 3,5 2,0 0,77 2,0 0,77 0
111 U/f ratio 6,8 6,8 6,8 6,8 6,8 6,9 6,8 6,9 7,0 6,9 7,0 7,1 7,0 7,1 7,1 7,1 7,1 7,1
112 Slip compensation /% 2,55 2,43 1,80 2,43 1,80 1,90 1,80 1,90 1,60 1,90 1,60 1,40 1,60 1,40 1,30 1,40 1,30 1,04
209 Current limit 3,8 3,8 3,8 4,5 4,5 4,5 6,4 6,4 6,4 9,0 9,0 9,0 12,2 12,2 12,2 15,5 15,5 15,5
215 Ramp-up time 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
216 Ramp-down time 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
218 Quick Stop ramp 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
*) VLT 2060: Max. 415V

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Index
Chapter 10 ■ Index ....................................................... Page 108

Section 1
Section 2
Section 3

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A H
Acoustic noise ................................................... 92 High voltage test ............................................... 44
Advanced motor protection .............................. 25 How to connect control signals ......................... 43
Air humidity ....................................................... 93 How to find the right code number ................... 32
Altering a data value (digits) .............................. 47 How to lock programming function ................... 48
Altering a data value (text) ................................. 47 How to program ................................................ 15

B I
Back to Display group ....................................... 48 Improved process ............................................. 22
Back to the factory setting ................................ 48 Improved quality ................................................ 22
Before you start ................................................... 6
Brake function ................................................... 33
Built-in compact RFI filter ............................ 12, 33 J
Jording .............................................................. 88

C
Cables ............................................................... 17 K
Commissioning and testing ............................... 18 Kabler ................................................................ 88
Constant torque CT ........................................... 24
Contents .............................................................. 1
Control accuracy ............................................... 25 L
control cables .................................................... 17 LC and RFI filter (module) .................................. 34
Cut-in current .................................................... 96 Less maintenance ............................................. 22
Light diodes ...................................................... 48
Long motor cables ............................................ 25
D
Danfoss VVC principle ...................................... 23
Derating for air pressure .................................... 95 M
Derating for high ambient temperature ............. 94 Machine directive .............................................. 86
Derating for running at low speed ..................... 95 Mechanical installation ........................................ 6
Description of parameters ................................. 61 Motor coils (module) .......................................... 34
Dimensions ....................................................... 35 Motor noise ....................................................... 92
Display .............................................................. 46
du/dt measurements ......................................... 94
O
Operating without control panel ........................ 48
E Operating your VLT ........................................... 46
Efficiency ........................................................... 93
Electrical installation ............................................ 6
EMC directive .................................................... 86 P
EMC test results ................................................ 90 Parameter settings .......................................... 102
Emission ............................................................ 90 Prefuses ............................................................ 44
Extreme running conditions .............................. 92 Product range ................................................... 32
Programmable control inputs and signal
outputs in ...................................................... 25
F Protection against mains disturbance ............... 25
Factory-programmed optimization .................... 24 Push buttons ..................................................... 46

G Q
Galvanic isolation .............................................. 25 Quick Setup ...................................................... 14
Grounding ......................................................... 17
Groups (modes) ................................................. 48

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Index
R
RFI and motor filter (module) ............................. 34

S
Saved energy .................................................... 22
Side by side mounting ....................................... 44
Sizing ................................................................. 30
Slip compensation ............................................ 24
Start compensation ........................................... 24
Start voltage ...................................................... 24
Survey of connection terminals ......................... 42
Survey of terminals ............................................ 16

T
Technical data ................................................... 38

Section 1
U
U/f ratio ............................................................. 24

V
VLT control commands ..................................... 57
VLT status .......................................................... 56
VVC principle ..................................................... 23

Section 2
Section 3

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