Frequency Converter
Frequency Converter
Frequency converter
Manufacturer:
20100827 120114
Contents
■ Work Instructions
■ Safety data sheets
■ Technical Information issues
■ Electrical diagrams
■ P&I diagrams
■ etc.
If necessary, contact the Service Manager of your subsidiary or KAESER Service Support.
1.3 Copyright
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permitted. Please refer any queries regarding application or duplicating to KAESER Service Sup‐
port. We would be pleased to help you in using the information to meet your unique requirements.
1. DANGER!
The type and source of the imminent danger is shown here!
The possible consequences of ignoring a warning are shown here.
The signal word "DANGER" indicates that death or severe injury can result from ignoring the
warning.
➤ The measures required to protect yourself from danger are shown here.
Damage warnings have only one danger level identified with this signal term:
■ NOTE
1. NOTICE!
The type and source of the imminent danger is shown here!
Potential effects when ignoring the warning are indicated here.
➤ The protective measures against the damages are shown here.
2. Carefully read and fully comply with warnings against damages.
Material Here you will find details on special tools, operating materials or spare parts.
Precondition Here you will find conditional requirements necessary to carry out the task.
The conditions relevant to safety shown here will help you to avoid dangerous situations.
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In lists of actions with several stages, the sequence of actions is numbered.
Information related to just one option is marked with a symbol (e.g., H1 indicates that this sec‐
tion applies only to machines with screw-in machine feet).
Information referring to potential problems are identified by a question mark.
The cause is named in the help text ...
➤ ... and a remedy given.
This symbol refers to important information or measures concerning environmental protec‐
tion.
1.5 Validity
This document may apply to different versions. Please refer to the instructions in the appropriate
chapter.
2 Technical Specification
2.1 Getting familiar with control ranges
The diagram displays the control rages of frequency-controlled compressors manufactured by
KAESER. The individual compressor can maintain the mains pressure within these limits.
The assignment of compressor type to a specific frequency converter is not mandatory. More pow‐
erful frequency converters may be used in order have reserves available, if necessary.
Model (number) PN [kW] IN [A] UN [V]
6SE7023-8ED61 18 37,5 380–480
6SE7024-7ED61 22 47 380–480
6SE7026-0ED61 30 59 380–480
DANGER
Disregard of these instructions can result in serious injury.
➤ Read the service manual carefully and take note of the contents for safe machine opera‐
tion.
➤ Use this machine only if it is in a technically perfect condition and only for the purpose for
which it is intended; observe all safety measures and the instructions in the service manual.
➤ Immediately rectify (have rectified) any faults that could be detrimental to safety!
3.2 Dangers
Basic instructions
The following describes the various forms of danger that can occur during machine operation.
Basic safety instructions are found in this service manual at the beginning of each chapter in the
section entitled 'Safety'.
Warning instructions are found before a potentially dangerous task.
Electricity
➤ Allow only qualified and authorised electricians or trained personnel under the supervision of a
qualified and authorised electrician to carry out work on electrical equipment according to elec‐
trical engineering regulations.
➤ Before commissioning or re-commissioning the machine, the user must ensure adequate pro‐
tection against electric shock from direct or indirect contact.
➤ Before starting any work on electrical equipment:
Switch off and lock out the power supply isolator and verify the absence of any voltage.
➤ Switch off any external power sources.
These could be connections to floating contacts or electrical machine heating, for example.
➤ Use fuses corresponding to machine power.
➤ Check regularly that all electrical connections are tight and in proper condition.
➤ Do not permit conversion or modification of the machine as this can compromise function and
safe working.
Positioning
Symbol Meaning
Danger of fatal injury from electric shock!
➤ Before starting any work on electrical equipment:
Switch off and lock out the power supply disconnecting device and verify the absence
of any voltage.
Risk of injury caused by an automatic machine start!
➤ Switch off and lock out the mains isolating devices and verify the absence of any volt‐
age before opening any machine enclosure or guard.
3.5 Warranty
This document does not contain any independent warranty commitment. Our general terms and
conditions of business apply with regard to warranty.
A condition of our warranty is that the machine is used for the purpose for which it is intended un‐
der the conditions specified.
Due to the multitude of applications for which the machine is suitable, the user is obliged to deter‐
mine its suitability for his specific application.
Furthermore, we do not assume any warranty obligation for damages caused by:
■ the use of unsuitable parts or operating materials,
■ unauthorised modifications,
■ incorrect maintenance,
■ incorrect repair.
Correct maintenance and repair includes the use of genuine KAESER spare parts and operating
materials.
➤ Obtain confirmation from KAESER that your specific operating conditions are suitable.
4.1.1 Amplification P
The amplification P defines how strongly the system will weight the difference between actual pres‐
sure and setpoint pressure. It is predefined as a parameter value.
The following reaction can occur if the amplification P is selected incorrectly:
If the amplification P is selected too large, the controller will respond quickly but the actual pressure
will also quickly exceed the setpoint pressure. The PI control will respond and reduce the actual
pressure which then will again fall below the setpoint pressure.
The control is now again in its initial state and will again respond with overmodulation.
This means that the actual pressure will continuously swing around the setpoint pressure without
ever meeting it.
If the amplifiation P is selected too small, the controller will respond too slow. Much time will pass
until the setpoint pressure is attained. In this case as well, the setpoint pressure is not met but ex‐
ceeded. The PI control will respond and reduce the actual pressure which then will again fall below
the setpoint pressure.
The control is now again in its initial state and will respond with overmodulation.
This means that the actual pressure will continuously swing around the setpoint pressure without
ever meeting it.
4.1.2 Attenuation I
The attenuation I is used as second parameter for the PI control. It prevents the swinging of the
actual pressure around the setpoint pressure by attenuating the swings.
Further information If swings are still observed during operation, change the parameter values of the PI control as
specified in chapter 8.3.
Tab. 5 Abbreviations
The setpoint pressure of compressors with frequency converters must approach the maxi‐
mum permissible pressure only by up to 0.4 bar in order to maintain a control reserve.
The compressor with frequency converter operates within its control range if the compressed air
requirement is higher than 40 % of the maximum compressed air delivery D2 .
The compressor can constantly maintain the actual pressure at the setpoint pressure ±0.1 bar!
The motor will reach its lower speed limit at a current frequency of approximately 25 Hz, if the com‐
pressed air requirement is less than 40 % of the maximum compressed air delivery D1 . Since from
this point on, the compressed air delivery and the motor speed are constant, the actual pressure
will exceed the setpoint pressure at reduced compressed air requirement.
If the mains pressure exceeds the value p1 + dpFC, the compressor will switch to IDLE, i.e, the
inlet valve closes and the motor continues to run with minimum speed.
If the mains pressure falls below the value p1 + dpFC − p1SD, the compressor will switch to LOAD.
The compressor cannot constantly maintain the actual pressure at the setpoint pressure ±0.1 bar!
The compressor with frequency converter is activated first and deactivated last!!!
The limit of the delivery by the compressor with frequency converter is attained if the compressed
air requirement is more than 60 % of the maximum compressed air delivery. The mains pressure
drops and the DUAL controlled compressor is activated.
Because the DUAL controlled compressor provides 40 % of the total delivery at LOAD, the com‐
pressor with frequency converter supplies more than 20 % of the total delivery. Thus, its control
range is met.
If the compressed air demand falls again to less than 60 % of the maximum delivery, the actual
pressure rises in the compressed air network beyond the cut-out point of the DUAL controlled com‐
pressor. This compressor now switches to IDLE and the compressor with frequency converter in‐
creases its output.
The limit of the delivery by the compressor with frequency converter is attained if the compressed
air requirement is more than 40 % of the maximum compressed air delivery. The mains pressure
drops and the DUAL controlled compressor is activated.
Because the DUAL controlled compressor provides 60 % of the total delivery at LOAD, the com‐
pressor with frequency converter switches to IDLE.
However, the delivery is still too high in the range between 40 % and 60 % of the total delivery and
the DUAL controlled compressor also switches to IDLE and neither compressor supplies com‐
pressed air.
The compressor with frequency converter switches back on and supplies 40 % of the total delivery.
The initial state is again attained.
4.2.3 Effectiveness
The effectiveness of motor and frequency converter drops at low speeds. In addition, the self-cool‐
ing of the motor is lower at a low speed. In order to be able to work continuously, a limitation of the
power consumption is required for the maximum speed range as well.
At identical motor size, the maximum delivery of a compressor with frequency converter is
some percents smaller than the one of a compressor with DUAL control.
In order to keep the capacity reduction of the BS, CS and ES models within limits, the differ‐
ential pressure of the oil separator cartridge is set to 0.8 bar instead of 1.0 bar.
Compared to compressors with DUAL control, energy savings are realised only in the median con‐
trol range.
Further information Further information is provided on the "SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES compendium" CD.
Many parameters can be only modified when the frequency converter is switched off.
4.3.2 Signal exchange between the SIGMA CONTROL and the frequency converter
Fig. 15 Signal exchange between the SIGMA CONTROL and the frequency converter
*1 Setpoint pressure from the compressor, extern as variant
*2 Power supply for fan motor separately or looped-through
*3 Screening to 30 m maximum
The following messages may be displayed, if SIGMA CONTROL does not have a signal from the
frequency converter:
Input Message/display Type Note
I2.1 FC mains compr. Maintenance Enables an immediate restart after voltage has
message been restored.
I2.3 Frequency-controlled Alarm mes‐ Must be acknowledged at both, the frequency
compressor sage converter and the SIGMA CONTROL, except
when only the signal conductor was interrupted.
I0.0 EMERGENCY STOP Alarm mes‐ The system does not differentiate between the
sage two EMERGENCY-OFF devices (frequency con‐
verter or compressor).
I0.6 The contact is open in normal operation with motor in standstill and will close at the attain‐
ment of the minimum speed (10 to 20Hz).
Load Contact closed:
SIGMA CONTROL opens the inlet valve, com‐
pressor switches to LOAD
Idle Contact open:
SIGMA CONTROL closes the inlet valve, com‐
pressor switches via IDLE to standstill.
4.3.3 Signal exchange between the SIGMA CONTROL and the frequency converter
via USS protocol
Fig. 16 Signal Exchange between SIGMA CONTROL and the FC with USS protocol
*2 Power supply for fan motor separately or looped-through
*3 Screening to 30 m maximum
Beginning with the DSD series, PT100 sensors are used for temperature monitoring. They
are connected to the SIGMA CONTROL.
Data such as actual pressure, setpoint pressure, speed, ON/OFF, alarm, "minimum speed at‐
tained" are digitally transferred via the RS485 interface from the SIGMA CONTROL to the
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES.
The interface parameters in the frequency converter was must be assigned as follows for the USS
communication between controller and frequency converter:
Parameter number Parameter value Parameter description
P700.002 0 Bus address SST 2 = 0
P701.002 7 Baud rate SST 2 = 19200
P702.002 4 Number of PKW for SST 2 = 4
P703.002 16 Number of PZD for SST 2 = 16
P704.002 1000 Tig. Ausz. for SST 2 = 1000
P781.012 101 Alarm delay for SST 2
switched off
In addition to these parameter settings, the bus terminating resistor for the SST2 on the con‐
verter CUVC card must be closed.
On the SIGMA CONTROL, a bridge in the SUB-D plug is installed to activate the
SIGMA CONTROL internal terminating resistance, thereby avoiding the need for a bus plug with
integrated terminating resistance.
Temperature
➤ Install the frequency converter in an area with an ambient temperature between 0 °C and
45 °C (MDV).
Altitude
➤ Decrease of performance must be taken into account when installing the frequency converters
in heights above 1,000 m.
Impact
Shocks
Electro-magnetic radiation
Air pollution
➤ Do not install frequency converters in environments with polluted air (from, e.g., dust or ag‐
gressive gases).
Water
➤ Do not install frequency converters in the vicinity of potential water hazard sources causing
condensation or dripping water (e.g., beneath water pipes).
Superheating
➤ Ensure that the ventilation slots of the frequency converter is not covered.
➤ Ensure that clearance of at least 100 mm is available for the unimpeded entry and exit of cool‐
ing air above and beneath the frequency converter.
➤ Ensure that the enclosure has sufficient air flow.
Foundation
Electrical devices may be interference sources (senders) and interference sinks (receiver).
A device may be both, interference source and interference sink, at the same time. Thus, in the
case of the frequency converter, the power component is an interference source and the control
component is an interference sink.
Electro-magnetic compatibility is achieved when the interference sources do not impact the func‐
tion of the interference sinks.
Specifications and evaluation criteria for the device behaviour are governed by the European
standard EN 61800-3.
In order to lose as little performance as possible, the frequency converter switches the intermediate
circuit voltage as voltage blocks on the motor winding. Thus, a nearly sine-shaped current flows in
the motor.
Fig. 18 Schematic diagram of the output voltage and motor current of a frequency converter
U Output voltage
I Motor current
The disadvantage of the used semi-conductor switches is that during every switching flank, an im‐
pulse-shaped high-frequency interference current flows via parasitic capacities CP to earth. Parasit‐
ic capacities exist between the motor conductor and the earth but also within the motor.
Furthermore, low-frequency mains feedbacks must be taken into account. By rectifying the mains
voltage, a non-sine mains current is removed distorting the mains voltage.
A screened motor conductor with a screen connected on both sides ensures that the interference
current IS will flow back to the frequency converter on the screen. Although (nearly) no voltage drop
occurs at the impedance ZE with a screened motor conductor, the voltage drop at the impedance
ZN may affect other devices.
This can be prevented with a radio interference filter installed in the mains conductor to the fre‐
quency converter.
Radio interference filters and frequency converters must be connected to each other at low resist‐
ance for high-frequency interference currents, ideally by mounting on a common mounting plate.
In order to limit the radio interference radiation, frequency converters must be installed in an en‐
closed switching cabinet. The radio interference radiation originates in the micro-processor of the
control component, similar to the interference emission of a PC.
Consequent separation of power and signal conductors is the most efficient measure to avoid inter‐
ference.
The inputs and outputs of the control component of the frequency converter are equipped with fil‐
ters. They isolate the interference currents IS from the electronics and smooth the useful signal.
This smoothing interferes in signal conductors with very high-frequency useful signals (such as dig‐
ital speedometers). As smoothing is not possible to maintain the functionality, screened signal con‐
ductors must be used. The interference current now flows across the screen and the enclosure
back to the interference source.
Screens for digital signal conductors must always be connected at both ends, the sender and
the receiver!
Screens for analogue signal conductors must be connected at one end only, in order to pre‐
vent low-frequency interference (ground hum)! Earth the other side of the screen over a ca‐
pacitor and the screen for high-frequency is thus still connected at both ends.
Radio interference filters reduce the conductor-related radio interference voltage at the mains con‐
nection and serve in maintaining limit values for the "primary environment" or "secondary environ‐
ment".
This applies independently of the application of a dv/dt or sine filter at the output of the frequency
converter.
dv/dt filters
dv/dt filters mainly protect the motor winding by reducing the maximum occurring voltage stresses.
The reduced voltage rise then effects a smaller interference current.
Sine filters
Sine filters are low-pass filters creating a nearly sinusoidal voltage from the voltage blocks switch‐
ed to the output terminals by the frequency converter. Voltage rises and maximum voltage peaks
are limited even more effective than with a dv/dt filter.
Couplers
Date conductor filters and/or coupling elements may be additionally required at the interface be‐
tween the zones. Couplers with galvanic isolation (e.g., buffer amplifiers) prevent a spreading of
the interference from one zone to the next zone. Buffer amplifiers are to be installed for analogue
signals in particular.
Further information The entire basic rules set may be requested from KAESER Service Support.
Screening connection of the motor cable at the entry point to the switching cabinet
➤ Connect the screening rail on both sides with a high degree of conductivity and over a large
area with the switching cabinet enclosure.
➤ Up to degree of protection IP 20, use a screw connection (nickel-plated brass) with strain relief
clamp.
➤ Use special PG screw connections with screen support for higher degrees of protection (up to
IP 68).
➤ Install additional earthing braids if the motor terminal box is manufactured from synthetic mate‐
rial.
➤ Use the supplied screen clips to connect the signal conductor screens with the
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES.
For built-in devices, the screens may be also attached on comb-shaped screen rails using cable
ties.
➤ Connect the comb rails on both sides with a high degree of conductivity and over a large area
with the switching cabinet enclosure.
If possible, do not use intermediate terminals as they will diminish the screening effects.
From a purely visual point of view, this wiring layout looks good. However, in view of electro-mag‐
netic compatibility, this installation is completely useless!
This wiring provides optimum conditions for the spread and launching of interferences!
The individual mistakes:
■ The device has been installed on a coated mounting plate.
6 Assembly
6.1 Safety
The safety instructions in this section must be followed to ensure a save working environment for
the assembly work.
Warning instructions are located before a potentially dangerous task.
➤ As dangerous voltages may be present, use only isolated screwdrivers when working on the
mains inlet and the motor connecting terminals, even if the frequency converter itself is deacti‐
vated.
➤ Wait for at least 5 minutes before working on the frequency converter or the intermediate cir‐
cuit terminals.
The SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES frequency converter is suited for the connection to networks
with earthed star point (TN networks and TT networks as per product standard EN 60364-3).
Unearthed networks
Several industrial sectors use networks with unearthed star point (IT networks) to increase the ma‐
chine availability.
In the event of an earth fault, no fault current will flow and the machine can continue to operate.
For the connection to IT networks or networks with earthed phase conductor, the
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES frequency converters must be equipped with Option L20.
NOTICE
Fault current in an earth fault in combination with radio interference filters!
Switch off the drives or the radio interference filter will be destroyed.
➤ Install radio interference filters either on the earthed primary side or, using a single spe‐
cial filter, on the secondary side of the feeding transformer.
This special filter as well generates leakage current towards earth. An earth leakage monitor
as it is usually used in an unearthed network must be adjusted for the special filter.
These are maximum tolerances. The drive motors are not designed for these tolerances.
The permissible network frequency of the supply voltage is 50/60 Hz for all frequency converters.
The rule:
Voltage input at capacitymax ≤ voltage output
On initial start-up, the parameterization and existing control transformers must be precisely
adjusted to the input voltage.
NOTICE
Supply voltage exceeds required limit values!
The frequency converter may be damaged.
➤ Ensure that the defined limit values are met.
The supply voltage may exceed the limit values in the following situations:
■ The voltage on long supply cables in remote areas can rise sharply in the evenings and at
weekends when heavy industrial demand is low.
■ Factories with locally regulated or generated power are sometimes poorly designed.
■ Supply voltages in some countries or regions may not meet specified tolerances.
7 Commissioning
7.1 Safety
The safety instructions in this section must be followed to ensure a save working environment for
the commissioning.
Warning instructions are located before a potentially dangerous task.
➤ As dangerous voltages may be present, use only isolated screwdrivers when working on the
mains inlet and the motor connecting terminals, even if the frequency converter itself is deacti‐
vated.
➤ Wait for at least 5 minutes before working on the frequency converter or the intermediate cir‐
cuit terminals.
NOTICE
Switching mains voltage on the reformed frequency converter!
Capacitors may damaged irreparably.
➤ Form the frequency converter.
Forming circuit
3. WARNING!
Due to the intermediate circuit capacitors, dangerous voltage will be present in the frequency
converter for up to 5 minutes after the activation!
➤ Wait for at least 5 minutes before working on the frequency converter or the intermediate
circuit terminals.
4. Connect the required components according to the wiring example.
UN A R C
3 AC 200 V – 230 V SKD 50/12 220 Ω / 100 W 22 nF / 1600 V
3 AC 380 V – 480 V SKD 62/16 470 Ω / 100 W 22 nF / 1600 V
3 AC 500 V – 600 V SKD 62/18 680 Ω / 100 W 22 nF / 1600 V
4. Adjust the motor to the frequency converter (will be executed automatically by the frequency
converter).
For this purpose, release the required direction of rotation and lock the opposite direction of
rotation.
■ Parameter P571.001 = B1
■ Parameter P571.002 = B1
■ Parameter P572.001 = B0
■ Parameter P572.002 = B0
These steps are not essential when changing the motor or the FC if the parameter sets are
saved after motor parameterising.
You must proceed as during commissioning if a parameter set is not available.
Usually, one can assume similar values for the exchange motor as the previous motor. A re-
parameterization of the frequency converter is not mandatory but may be performed.
Select the following settings for the connection of a frequency converter of the
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES type to the SIGMA CONTROL:
Parameter settings
Select the following settings for the connection of a frequency converter of the
MICROMASTER 440 type to the SIGMA CONTROL:
1. Consult the wiring diagram for the digital output controlling the K1M contactor.
2. Enter password for level 5 at a minimum.
3. Select the <components> menu.
4. Select the <motor> menu.
5. Select the <power switching> menu.
6. Change the <star-delta> default setting to <SFC USS MM>.
7. Press «DOWN» key repeatedly until <* SFC USS MM> appears and select the same.
8. Set <K1M> to "ON".
9. Press «DOWN» key repeatedly until <MM K1M> appears and select the same.
10. Activate the digital output of the K1M contactor.
11. From series ASD, select the settings for the fan control as described in chapter 7.3.1.4.
Parameter settings
7.3.1.3 Connecting the frequency converter with pressure and speed control to the SIGMA CONTROL us‐
ing a 4–20 mA signal
Select the following setting when connecting a frequency converter with pressure and speed con‐
trol to the SIGMA CONTROL using a 4–20 mA signal:
Parameter settings
Item Explanation
1 "Frequency converter ready for operation" message (no fault)
2 Release signal for LOAD when rotational frequence > minimum frequence
3 Control voltage monitoring (115/230 V) via contactor K1.
4 Output for the control of the mains contactor for the frequency converter
(only for MIDIMASTER)
5 Time delay between switching the FC mains contactor and the FC start signal (Output A 0.0)
(only for MIDIMASTER)
6 Time delay between withdrawal of the FC start signal (O 0.0) and de-energising of the FC
mains contactor (Output A 0.1)
(only for MIDIMASTER)
7 Acknowledgement signal for the frequency converter
8 Delayed switching off of the LOAD mode after the cut-out pressure p1(p2) + dpFC has been
exceeded.
9 Suppression of the FC compressor alarm message during the starting phase.
The time is activated with the compressor start.
When the time is elapsed, the "FC ready" input is queried.
Without a signal, the alarm is triggered.
10 When operated under frequency control, the set pressure p1(p2) is held constant by varia‐
tion of the motor speed and the resulting variable volume delivered by the compressor.
If, despite the compressor turning at the slowest speed, pressure continues to rise beyond
p1(p2), the compressor is switched to IDLE at p1(p2) + dpFC.
This rule does not apply if the compressor is operated with a master controller (e.g.,
SIGMA AIR MANAGER). In this case, the switching to IDLE occurs at the value set for
"Pressure increase pE" in the <Pressure settings> menu.
Item Explanation
11 The motor speed is passed to the SIGMA CONTROL from an analogue output on the con‐
verter.
The SIGMA CONTROL analogue input and the signal current calibrated in relation to speed
are assigned in this menu option.
Formula for the calculation of the setting values for the scaling in the <20 mA> menu:
Rated motor speed
Value20mA= *Maximum frequency
Rated motor frequency
Compare the displays for the motor speed at the SIGMA CONTROL and the frequency con‐
verter during the test run.
ASD–CSDX Series
An additional contactor for the fan is required in all compressors of the ASD–CSDX series with fre‐
quency converters.
The appropriate digital output (DO1.2 in this example) must be activated for the regulation of this
contactor.
1. See the wiring diagram for the digital output assigned to this contactor (DO1.2 in this example).
2. Enter password for level 5 at a minimum.
3. Select the <components> menu.
4. Select the <fan> menu.
5. Activate the DO1.2 digital output.
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a l l T DO 1 . 2 * Activate the DO1.2 digital output here.
. . .
DSD–HSD Series
A protective motor switch for the switching cabinet fan is required in all compressors of the DSD–
HSD series with frequency converters.
The appropriate digital input (DI1.2 in this example) must be activated for the regulation of this pro‐
tective motor switch.
1. See the wiring diagram for the digital input assigned to this protective motor switch (DI1.2 in
this example).
Beginning with the software version 72.32, the following additional parameters must be set:
Parameter number Parameter value
P708.008 K0001
P708.009 K0541
U076.001 0
U076.003 B0031
P632.001 4 (2 x 4–20-mA switch = switch on S3 [Fig. 29, Table 14])
P638.001 1
P781.012 101
Configuration of the an‐ S3 switch status CUVC Meaning Value range of the sig‐
alogue input in parame‐ PCB nal
ter P632 (see Fig. 29 )
0 Open Voltage input −10 ... 10 V
1 Open Voltage input 0 ... 10 V
2 Closed Current input −20 ... 20 mA
3 Closed Current input 0 ... 20 mA
4 Closed Current input 4 ... 20 mA
Tab. 14 Selecting the signal type for the SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES analogue input
The analogue output of the SIGMA CONTROL provides the frequency converter with the value of
the setpoint pressure as a 4–20 mA signal.
The required settings are default values but should be checked when troubleshooting, e.g. if the
converter does not regulate speed correctly.
1. Enter password for level 5 at a minimum.
2. Select the <configuration> menu.
3. Select the <I/O periphery> menu.
Alternatively, you may calculate the parameter value r033.003 with this formula:
psetpoint *100%
r033.003 =
(pmax − pmin)FC
Example calculation: Frequency converter 0–16 bar / psetpoint 8 bar
8 bar *100%
r033.003 =
(16 bar − 0 bar)
r033.003 = 50 %
If the setpoint value for mains pressure is attained, you can read out the actual value in the param‐
eter r033.002 for verification.
If the value in parameter r033.002 differs by less than 1 % from the value in the above table, trans‐
fer the displayed actual value as setpoint value (converted to bar) to the SIGMA CONTROL.
If the value of the parameter r033.002 differs by more than 1 % from the value in the above table,
check the parameters of the pressure transducer shown in the table below.
Parameter Meaning
P384.001/.002 Warning/fault motor load limits
check at 6 % higher load
P536 = 50 % n/f–RegDyn factory setting = 50 %
Parameter for the desired control dynamics
Use an interface cable (Mat. No. 7.6379.0) to connect the laptop with the
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES frequency converter.
Because the RS232 interface is not designed for bus operation, only a frequency converter of the
SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES series can be operated.
Every SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES shipment includes the "DriveMonitor" programme and a com‐
prehensive electronic documentation on CD. You may perform the parameterization of the frequen‐
cy converter via the RS232 interface of the PC.
The software provides comprehensive parameterising aids and guides through the commissioning
process.
If the installation does not automatically start after placing the CD in the laptop, double-click
to open the <Autoplay.exe> file in the main directory of the CD.
Fig. 31 "DriveMonitor"
Online settings
■ <Bus Type> tab
─ OPC server (not used)
─ USS (operation via serial interface)
■ <Interface> tab
─ Laptop Interface (COM1 to COM4)
Ensure that you have set the correct interface when using an USB-RS232 converter.
─ Baud rate: Set as per the baud rate in the P701 parameter
Compressors: 9600 baud
Blower: 19200 baud
─ Bus operation RS485: Settings as per the description of the RS232/RS485 interface con‐
verter
Operating modes
In the <View> menu 1 , you can switch between the <Offline>, <Online (Write RAM)> and <On‐
line (Write EEPROM)> operating modes.
OFFLINE mode
Use the OFFLINE mode if you cannot connect to the frequency converter, if either the device is
physically absent or a connection has not been established.
You can create a parameter set based on factory settings or a parameter files and transfer with the
<Download> function to the frequency converter at a later time.
Use the <File> – <New> – <Empty parameter set> menu option to create a parameter set.
Use the <File> – <Open> menu option to open a parameter set.
ONLINE mode
The identification of the frequency converter will start automatically when the system is in ONLINE
mode.
A warning message will be displayed if the configured and the real frequency converter do not
match (frequency converter type, software version).
If the system detects an unknown software version, it will offer the "Create a database" option (the
creation takes several minutes).
■ ONLINE EEPROM
─ The system will read the parameter values from the frequency converter online.
─ Changed parameter values are written to the EEPROM and are thus permanently stored on
the frequency converter.
■ ONLINE RAM
─ The system will read the parameter values from the frequency converter online.
─ Changed parameter values are written only to the ROM and will be lost when the frequency
converter is switched off.
The lower bar 2 indicates the status of the connection with the frequency converter:
Display Meaning
ok Connection and frequency converter are okay
F Connection okay, frequency converter has a FAULT
W Connection okay, frequency converter returns a WARNING
O Frequency converter is paramterised OFFLINE
nc No connection to the frequency converter (parameterising only OFFLINE possible)
Parameterizing options
Functionally similar parameters are combined in menus for the structure of the parameter set stor‐
ed in the frequency converters. Thus, a menu represents a selection of parameters from the overall
store of parameters in the frequency converter. It is possible for a parameter belonging to several
menus. The assignment of the parameters to the individual menus is shown in the parameter list.
Use the menu number given to each menu for the assignment.
The <Parameter> menu contains several selection options for parameterization.
The selection is made depending on the arrangement of the parameters in the menus. The selec‐
tion in the P060 parameter menu is automatically set to the correct value where permitted.
Free parameterization
Parameter list
All parameter values stored in the frequency converter are displayed in the <Parameter list> menu
option. Display and changeability of these values depend on the status of the frequency converter.
A new parameter list initially appears empty. You can enter the parameter number to be changed
at the end of the parameter list by clicking the last empty field, enter the number and confirm with
«Enter».
Delete unused parameters by selecting them with a mouse click and pressing «Enter».
Fig. 40 Upload/Download
In order to download parameters, select the <Download> command in the <File> menu.
■ <Save EEPROM> – the parameters are saved permanently.
■ <Write RAM> – the parameters are saved temporarily.
Several parameters cannot be overwritten, such as the parameter P070 (Definition capacity
range).
The <*.ini> file assigned to the device type with "No overwrite" provides a list of these param‐
eters.
Example for the path of the <*.ini> file for SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES in the “DriveMonitor”
programme: <C:\Siemens\STEP7\p7vrvisx\system\device\MDVV\MDVV.ini>
In order to upload parameters, select the <Upload> command in the <File> menu.
■ <Basic Device Complete> transfers all parameters.
■ <Basic Device: Changes Only> transfers only those parameters differing from the factory set‐
tings.
Diagnostics menu
Use the <Diagnostics> menu to display the parameters as predefined parameter lists for diagnostic
purposes.
Fig. 41 Diagnosis
The parameter lists <Faults/Alarms> and <Display Messages> are available. Every parameter list
shows only those parameters which are relevant for the faults/alarms or display/messages.
You can change or monitor the parameters just like in any other parameter list.
7. Enter in the <Speed = 0 at> line the electric current at motor standstill.
8. Enter in the <Speed at 20 mA> line the maximum motor speed.
In this menu, you must enter the values for delivery and power consumption for a FC compressor
at given speeds. These values are used to project an approximation curve to estimate delivery and
power consumption of the complete air supply system.
The duty cycle of the system can be determined with the help of these values.
The settings for the compressor with frequency converter are found in the data sheet obtaina‐
ble from the compressor manufacturer.
7.3.3.2 Two compressors with equal capacity and one compressor with frequency converter
The compressor with frequency converter receives the pressure setpoint from
SIGMA AIR MANAGER and the actual system pressure from its own pressure transducer so that
the compressor with frequency converter can continue to run in manual should the power supply to
SIGMA AIR MANAGER fail.
The pressure transducers of the SIGMA AIR MANAGER and of the compressor with frequency
converter should be installed at the same location in the air network, in order to prevent the com‐
pressor with frequency converter to receive a actual pressure value different from the one for the
SIGMA AIR MANAGER as could occur due to a pressure drop caused by treatment components.
This would invariably cause the compressor with frequency converter to run at too low a speed be‐
cause of the higher actual pressure value.
8 Operation
8.1 Operating the parameterization unit (PMU)
The Parameterization Unit (PMU) serves for parameterising, operating and monitoring of the fre‐
quency converter itself. It includes a 4-character, 7-segment display and operating keys.
8.1.1 Run-up
During the run-up, the frequency converter will run a parameter self-test during which the parame‐
ters from 000 to 2999 are incremented in the PMU display.
Toggle sequence
■ from the parameter number to the parameter index
■ from the parameter index to the parameter value
■ from the parameter value to the parameter number
If the parameter is not indexed, the system will jump from the parameter number directly to the pa‐
rameter value.
Using the «UP» / «DOWN» keys, you can change the selected descriptive elements.
The change of a parameter value will usually become effective immediately. In the case of
confirmation parameters only, a change will be effective only after toggling from the parame‐
ter value to the parameter number.
Parameter changes in the PMU will be saved in the EEPROM mains-failure protected upon
pressing the «Parameter access» key.
The PMU displays a fault message with F = fault, followed by a 3-digit number. Simultaneously
press the «Parameter access» and «UP» keys on the PMU to switch to the parameter dis‐
play.
Further information More information about fault messages are found in chapter 9.1.
Alarm display
The PMU displays an alarm message with A = alarm/warning, followed by a 3-digit number which
is displayed periodically. If several alarms are present, the system will display them in sequence.
An alarm cannot be acknowledged. It disappears when the cause has been remedied.
Further information More information about alarm messages are found in chapter 9.2.
NOTICE
Changing parameters without the required expertise!
The functions of the frequency converter and the motor are at risk.
A quick recovery of individual modifications is not possible for many parameters.
➤ Do not change parameters without the required expertise!
Change password:
Precondition The password can be entered only during the compressor's standstill.
Parameter Password
P358.001 1234
P358.002 4321
Tab. 24 Password
A higher P value will result in a faster response of the controller. However, the response speed is
limited by the motor's and the compressor block's inertia and the risk of overswinging increases.
If the P value is selected too small, the compressor will regulate too slowly and will not completely
eliminate the difference between actual pressure and setpoint pressure.
A higher I value attenuates the swinging but also slows down the regulation.
When changing P and I values, double or halve the initial values at first to see how strongly
the controller responds before fine tuning.
By changing the P and I values, you will not damage the compressor as the frequency con‐
verter always limits the current.
The D value shown in the controller can be neglected in practice.
Partial closing of the stop valve at constant delivery quickly generates a difference between actual
and setpoint pressure.
The disadvantage of this method is that this difference cannot be reproduced exactly and multiple
times as the pressure will change differently with each turn on the valve.
By changing the pressure setting p1 (or p2) in the SIGMA CONTROL by approx. 0.3–0.8 bar at
constant delivery, you will create a difference between actual and setpoint pressure.
The advantage of this method is that this difference will be the same in every test and thus can be
tested easier with various P and I values.
The maximum pressure of the compressors can be exceeded only by reducing the maximum deliv‐
ery. For this purpose, you have the following options:
➤ Change the transmission.
➤ Import a parameter set which is configured for a higher pressure.
If a fault message is not acknowledged prior to switching off the supply voltage, the same message
will be displayed when the supply voltage is again switched on. The frequency converter will not
operate without this fault message being acknowledged (exception: automatic restart is selected,
see parameter P373 information).
Visualization parameter for displaying the last 8 fault events. Up to 8 simultaneously occurring
faults may be stored for each fault event. Only those faults which have been assigned a number
are stored.
Indices Meaning
Index 1 to 8 1. Fault event, faults 1 to 8, (last fault event)
The value 0 in the index 1 means that no fault is active at this time.
Index 9 to 16 2. Fault event, faults 1 to 8
Index 17 to 24 3. Fault event, faults 1 to 8
Index 25 to 32 4. Fault event, faults 1 to 8
Index 33 to 40 5. Fault event, faults 1 to 8
Index 41 to 48 6. Fault event, faults 1 to 8
Index 49 to 56 7. Fault event, faults 1 to 8
Index 57 to 64 8. Fault event, faults 1 to 8, (oldest fault event)
List of fault texts; each fault text is stored in the index corresponding to the fault.
Function parameter for the display of the stored fault events and deleting the fault memory. When
the value 0 is entered, the entire fault memory consisting of the parameters r782, r947 and r949
will be deleted.
Monitoring parameter for the display of the times of occurrence for the last eight fault events. The
status of the operating hour counter at the time of the fault event (r825) is displayed.
Indices Meaning
Index 1 Day of the first (last) fault event
Index 2 Hour of the first fault event
Index 3 Minute of the first fault event
Index 4 to 6 2. Fault event (day, hour, minute)
Index 7 to 9 3. Fault event (day, hour, minute)
Index 10 to 12 4. Fault event (day, hour, minute)
Index 13 to 15 5. Fault event (day, hour, minute)
Index 16 to 18 6. Fault event (day, hour, minute)
Index 19 to 21 7. Fault event (day, hour, minute)
Index 22 to 24 8. (Oldest) fault event (day, hour, minute)
F025 UCE switched off during operation in ➤ – check for proper contact assignment.
phase L1. ➤ Check IGBT control module.
F026 UCE switched off during operation in ➤ Check CUVC PCB for proper contact as‐
phase L2. signment.
➤ Check IGBT control module.
F027 UCE switched off during operation in ➤ Check CUVC PCB for proper contact as‐
phase L3. signment.
➤ Check IGBT control module.
F028 The frequency and the amplitude of the ➤ Check the mains voltage.
intermediate circuit ripple indicate to a
single-phase network failure.
F029 Error in measurement value logging, Causes in phases L1 and L2:
e.g.: ■ fault in measured value sensing,
■ r949 = 1 ■ fault in power switching module (valve
Offset comparison not possible in does not lock),
phase L1
■ fault on CUVC PCB
■ r949 = 2
Offset comparison not possible in Causes in all other measured values:
phase L3
■ fault on CUVC PCB
■ r949 = 3
Offset comparison not possible in ➤ Exchange the CUVC PCB.
phases L1 and L3
F035 Parameterisable external fault input 1 ➤ Check for external fault.
has been activated (EMERGENCY ➤ Check whether the line to the correspond‐
OFF). ing digital input is interrupted.
➤ Check P575 (Q.k. external fault 1).
F036 Parameterisable external fault input 2 ➤ Check for external fault.
has been activated. ➤ Check whether the line to the correspond‐
ing digital input is interrupted.
➤ Check P575 (Q.k. external fault 2).
■ P631 (Offset),
■ P632 (configuration),
■ P634 (smoothing),
F038 Voltage failure on module during pa‐ ➤ Re-enter the parameter.
rameter assignment. The number of the affected analogue input is
found in fault value (r949).
F040 Incorrect operating status ➤ Exchange the CUVC PCB.
F041 Error during saving values to EEPROM ➤ Exchange the CUVC PCB.
F042 Calculating time problems Reduce computing time load:
At least 10 failures of the T2, T3, T4 or ➤ Increase P357 (scan time).
T5 time slots (see also r829.2 to ➤ Calculate individual modules in slower
r829.5) scan time.
➤ Monitor r829 (free computing time).
F044 Error in wiring of binectors and connec‐ ➤ Switch power supply off and on again.
tors: ➤ RESET to factory setting and re-parame‐
■ r949 > 1000 terize.
error in connector wiring ➤ Exchange module.
■ r949 > 2000
error in binector wiring
F045 Hardware error when accessing an op‐ ➤ Check and replace, if necessary, the con‐
tion module. nection of the module rack to the option
modules.
➤ Exchange the CUVC PCB.
F046 Error when transferring parameters to ➤ Switch the frequency converter off and on
the trigger set processor. again.
➤ Replace the CUVC PCB if fault reoccurs.
F047 Computing time insufficient in the trig‐ ➤ Exchange the CUVC PCB.
ger set computer.
only in synchronous motors (P095 =
12):
Pulse frequency set too high (P340 >
2 kHz).
F048 impermissible pulse frequency in P340. ➤ Change P340 (pulse frequency).
F049 Different firmware versions on the ➤ Use uniform firmware.
CUVC PCB.
F050– unused, parameter error ➤ Contact KAESER service.
F057
If "fatal errors" occur, you must restart the software by pressing any key on the PMU.
10 Annex
10.1 Freely accessible parameters in SIMOVERT MASTERDRIVES
Parameter P360 stores those parameters that are visible or changeable without password input.
For example, parameter P360 Index 003 holds the information that the parameter P050 (language
selection) is freely accessible.
The complete parameter list is found in the specific frequency converter documentation.