A5NR.

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TRANSISTORIZED INVERTER

TRANSISTORIZED INVERTER
-INSTRUCTION MANUAL-

RELAY OUTPUT/
COMPUTER LINK (RS-485)

FR-A5NR
HEAD OFFICE:MITSUBISHI DENKI BLDG MARUNOUCHI TOKYO 100-8310

IB(NA)-66835-B (0201) MEE Printed in Japan Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi transistorized inverter option unit.
This instruction manual gives handling information and precautions for use of this equipment. Incorrect handling
might cause an unexpected fault. Before using the equipment, please read this manual carefully to use the equipment
to its optimum.
Please forward this manual to the end user.

This section is specifically about safety matters

Do not attempt to install, operate, maintain or inspect this product until you have read through this instruction man-
ual and appended documents carefully and can use the equipment correctly. Do not use this product until you have
a full knowledge of the equipment, safety information and instructions.
In this instruction manual, the safety instruction levels are classified into "WARNING" and "CAUTION".
Assumes that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
WARNING death or severe injury.
Assumes that incorrect handling may cause hazardous conditions, resulting in
CAUTION medium or slight injury, or may cause physical damage only.
Note that the CAUTION level may lead to a serious consequence according to conditions. Please follow the instruc-
tions of both levels because they are important to personnel safety.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Electric Shock Prevention

WARNING
! While power is on or when the inverter is running, do not open the front cover. You may get an electric shock.
! Do not run the inverter with the front cover removed. Otherwise, you may access the exposed high-voltage termi-
nals and charging part and get an electric shock.
! Ifpower is off, do not remove the front cover except for wiring or periodic inspection. You may access the
charged inverter circuits and get an electric shock.
! Before starting wiring or inspection, switch power off, wait for more than 10 minutes, and check for no residual
voltage with a tester or the like.

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WARNING
! Any person who is involved in the wiring or inspection of this equipment should be fully competent to do the work.
! Always install the option unit before wiring. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured.
! Handle this option unit with dry hands to prevent an electric shock.
! Do not subject the cables to scratches, excessive stress, heavy loads or pinching. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock.
2. Injury Prevention

CAUTION
! Apply only the voltage specified in the instruction manual to each terminal to prevent burst, damage, etc.
! Ensure that the cables are connected to the correct terminals. Otherwise, burst, damage, etc. may occur.
! Always make sure that polarity is correct to prevent burst, damage, etc.
! While power is on or for some time after power-off, do not touch the inverter as it is hot and you may get burnt.
3. Additional instructions
Also note the following points to prevent an accidental failure, injury, electric shock, etc.:
(1) Transportation and mounting

CAUTION
! Do not install or operate the option unit if it is damaged or has parts missing.
! Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the product.
! Check that the mounting orientation is correct.
! Prevent screws, metal fragments or other conductive bodies or oil or other flammable substance from entering the inverter.
(2) Test operation and adjustment

CAUTION
! Before starting operation, confirm and adjust the parameters. A failure to do so may cause some machines to
make unexpected motions.

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(3) Usage

WARNING
! Do not modify the equipment.

CAUTION
! When parameter clear or all parameter clear is performed, each parameter returns to the factory setting. Re-set
the required parameters before starting operation.
! For prevention of damage due to static electricity, touch nearby metal before touching this product to eliminate
static electricity from your body.
(4) Maintenance, inspection and parts replacement

CAUTION
! Do not test the equipment with a megger (measure insulation resistance).
(5) Disposal

CAUTION
! Treat as industrial waste.
(6) General instruction
All illustrations given in this manual may have been drawn with covers or safety guards removed to provide in-
depth description. Before starting operation of the product, always return the covers and guards into original posi-
tions as specified and operate the equipment in accordance with the manual.

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CONTENTS
1.PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1
1.1 Unpacking and Product Confirmation ..................................................................................................1
1.2 Packing Confirmation...........................................................................................................................1
1.3 Structure ..............................................................................................................................................2
2.INSTALLATION 3
2.1 Pre-Installation Instructions..................................................................................................................3
2.2 Installation Procedure ..........................................................................................................................3
2.3 Wiring...................................................................................................................................................5
3.RELAY OUTPUT 6
3.1 Internal Block Diagram.........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Terminals .............................................................................................................................................6
4.COMPUTER LINK FUNCTION 7
4.1 Configuration........................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Connection with a Computer................................................................................................................9
4.3 Operation Mode .................................................................................................................................10
4.3.1 Operation mode indication .........................................................................................................10
4.3.2 Operation mode switching ..........................................................................................................11
4.4 Input from computer to inverter..........................................................................................................16
4.5 Input from inverter to computer..........................................................................................................17
4.6 Operation mode-based functions.......................................................................................................20
4.7 Operation ...........................................................................................................................................21
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4.8 Programming of the Computer...........................................................................................................22

4.9 Adjustment and Setting......................................................................................................................24
4.10 Instructions.........................................................................................................................................35
4.11 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................36
4.12 Setting Items and Set Data ................................................................................................................37
4.13 Error Code List...................................................................................................................................41
4.14 ASCII Code List (Reference) .............................................................................................................42
4.15 Specifications.....................................................................................................................................43
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1.PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Unpacking and Product Confirmation
Take the option unit out of the package, check the unit name, and confirm that the product is as you
ordered and intact.
Functions arailable differ between FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series and FR-V500 series, always check before
using.
" SERIAL number check
This product may be used with the FR-A520-0.4K to 55K and FR-A540-0.4K to 22K manufactured in and
after November 1997. Any of the models may be used with this unit if its SERIAL number indicated on the
rating plate and package has the following version or later.
SERIAL is made up of 1 version symbol and 8 numeric characters indicating year, month, and control
number as shown below.
R 7 Y $$$$$$
Symbol Year Month Control number
SERIAL number
Inverter Model SERIAL Number Date Manufactured
FR-A520-0.4, 0.75K, 11K to 22K R7Y$$$$$$
FR-A520-1.5 to 7.5K Q7Y$$$$$$ in and after
FREQROL-A500 series
FR-A520-30 to 55K G7Y$$$$$$ November 1997
FR-A540-0.4 to 22K G7Y$$$$$$

1.2 Packing Confirmation

Make sure that the package includes the following
" Instruction manual.........................................................................1
" Mounting screws M3 × 10 .............................................................2
" Terminal resistor jumpers (Jumpers fitted to the terminal block)...1
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PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.3 Structure

Front view Mounting holes Rear view

Mounting Mounting
hole hole

Terminal
block
screw
SDA SDB RDA RDB RDR SG A B C
size M3

Terminal
symbol FR-A5NR

Option fixing holes Connector

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2.INSTALLATION
2.1 Pre-Installation Instructions
Make sure that the input power of the inverter is off.
CAUTION
With input power on, do not install or remove the option unit. Otherwise, the inverter and
option unit may be damaged.

2.2 Installation Procedure

(1) Securely insert the connector of the option unit far into the connector of the inverter. At this time, fit the
option fixing holes snugly. For the position of slot, refer to the next page.
Also be sure to fit the unit into the option fixing hook (For the FR-A500(L)/ FR-F500(L) series, it is avail-
able in Aug., 2000).
(2) Securely fix the option unit to the inverter on both sides with the accessory mounting screws. If the
screw holes do not match, the connector may not have been plugged snugly. Check for loose plugging.

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INSTALLATION

Inverter
(without cover)
Option unit
Accessory screw
(2 pcs.)
Slot 1
Inverter side connector
Slot 2
Option fixing hook
Option side Slot 3
connector
The slots 1, 2, and 3 are provided
with an option fixing hook.

CAUTION
1. Only one type of option per inverter may be used. When two or more options are mounted, pri-
ority is in order of slots 1, 2 and 3, the options having lower priority are inoperative.
2. When the inverter cannot recognize that the option is
mounted, it displays the option error. The errors shown Mounting Position Error Display
differ according to the mounting slots 1, 2, 3. Slot 1 E.OP1
3. When one FR- A5NR is used with the other communica- Slot 2 E.OP2
tion option than the FR- A5NR, no error is displayed and Slot 3 E.OP3
the relay output of the FR- A5NR and the communication
function of the other communication option are made valid.

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INSTALLATION

2.3 Wiring
Route the wires so that they do not take up a lot of space in the control circuit terminal block of the option unit.
During wiring, do not leave wire off-cuts in the inverter. They may cause a fault, failure or malfunction.
Use the space on the left side of the control circuit terminal unit to route the wires.
Cable routing

REMARKS
The wires with large gaze may not be connected to the terminal block. When connected in parallel, all wires may not
fit in the wiring space due to the increased number of wires. In such cases, perform wiring by using a junction termi-
nal block.

CAUTION
Do not use empty terminals as junction terminals because they are used in the option unit. If
they are used as the junction terminals, the option unit may be damaged.
When installing the inverter front cover, the cables to the inverter's control circuit terminals
and option terminals should be routed properly in the wiring space to prevent them from
being caught between the inverter and its cover.

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3. RELAY OUTPUT
You can select any of the standard output signals of the inverter and output it as a relay contact signal.

3.1 Internal Block Diagram

(1) To make relay (RA) signal setting, set Pr. 330 "RA output se- FR-A5NR
lection". Select the output signal setting from output terminal
function selection (Pr. 190 to). For parameter details, refer to
the Inverter Instruction Manual. A

Connector
Set a positive logic value.
B
CAUTION RA
C
No output signal is given when the Pr. 330 value is
"9999" (factory setting).

Internal circuit diagram

3.2 Terminals
Terminal Symbol Description
A Normally open contact terminal of the relay (RA)
B Normally closed contact terminal of the relay (RA)
C Contact common terminal of the relay (RA)
* The operation of the relay depends on the output signal selected.

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4.COMPUTER LINK FUNCTION

This function allows inverters connected with a computer (such as a personal computer or a factory auto-
mation computer) by communication cables to be operated, monitored and their parameters to be trans-
ferred by user programs.

4.1 Configuration
(1) Basic configuration
Computer Inverter

Twisted pair cable

(2) System configuration examples
1) Inverters used with a computer having RS-485 or RS-422 interface

Max. number of inverters

Computer Station 1 Station 2 Station n connected
RS-422: 10 inverters
Inverter Inverter Inverter
RS-485: 32 inverters
FR-A5NR FR-A5NR FR-A5NR

RS-485/RS-422 Twisted pair Terminal resistor jumper

interface terminal cable

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2) Inverters used with a computer having RS-232C interface

Computer Station 1 Station 2 Station n

Inverter Inverter Inverter

RS-232C connector FR-A5NR FR-A5NR FR-A5NR

Maximum 15m
RS-232C cable
Terminal
Converter*
resistor jumper
RS-422 terminal
RS-485 terminal

CAUTION
*Commercially available converter is required.
Commercially available converter examples
Model: FA-T-RS40
Converter
Industrial System Division Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.

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4.2 Connection with a Computer

(1) Connection of one computer and one inverter
Computer Terminals Cable connection and signal direction
Signal Description FR-A5NR
Twisted pair cable (0.3mm2 or more)
RDA Receive data SDA
RDB Receive data SDB
SDA Send data RDA
SDB Send data RDB
RDR *1: Terminal resistor
RSA Request to send
jumper
RSB Request to send
*2
CSA Clear to send
CSB Clear to send
SG Signal ground 0.3mm2 or more SG
FG Frame ground

(2) Connection of one computer and "n" inverters (two or more inverters)
Computer
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
RSA
Terminal
RSB

RDR
RDB
RDA

RDB
RDA

RDB
RDA
SDB
SDA

SDB
SDA

SDB
SDA
*2 resistor
CSA
jumper
CSB
(*1)
SG SG SG SG
FG Station 1 Station 2 Station 3
FR-A5NR FR-A5NR FR-A5NR
*1. The terminal resistor jumper should only be connected to the remotest FR-A5NR from the computer.
(Terminal resistor: 100Ω)
*2. Connect in accordance with the manual of the computer used.
Note that the computer terminal numbers depend on the model used.

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4.3 Operation Mode

The inverter mounted with the option unit (FR-A5NR) has the following operation modes:
(1) PU operation [PU]........................... Controls the inverter from the keyboard of the operation panel (FR-
DU04(-1)) or parameter unit (FR-PU04(V)) (referred to as the "PU")
installed to the inverter.
(2) External operation [EXT] ................ Controls the inverter by switching on/off external signals connect-
ed to the control circuit terminals of the inverter. (The inverter is
factory-set to this mode.)
(3) Network operation [NET] ................ Controls the inverter in accordance with the computer program via
the computer link unit (FR-A5NR).
(The operation signal and running frequency can be entered from
the control circuit terminals depends on the Pr. 338 "operation
command right" and Pr. 339 "speed command right" setting.)
4.3.1 Operation mode indication
FR-DU04(-1) FR-PU04(V)
CONTROL PANEL Operation mode indication (lit)
Operation mode indication
Hz PU : PU operation mode
A
V EXT: External operation mode PU : PU operation mode
EXT: External operation mode
MON EXT PU Computer link operation mode
REV FWD
NET: Computer link operation mode

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4.3.2 Operation mode switching

(1) Operation mode switching conditions
Before switching the operation mode, check that:
1) The inverter is at a stop;
2) Both the forward and reverse rotation signals are off; and
3) The Pr. 79 "operation mode selection" setting is correct.
(For setting, use the inverter's operation panel or optional parameter unit.)
REMARKS
The operation mode differs in function between inverters. For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual (Pr. 79
"operation mode selection").

Pr. 79 Setting Operation Mode Selection Switching to Network Operation Mode

Disallowed when the PU mode is selected. Allowed when
0 PU or external operation
the external mode is selected.
1 PU operation Disallowed
2 External operation Allowed
3, 4 External/PU combined operation Disallowed
Disallowed (Parameter values write-enabled in the exter-
5* Programmed operation
nal operation mode may be changed)
6 Switch-over Allowed
External operation Allowed only in the external operation mode when the
7
(PU operation interlock) PU interlock signal (X12) is on.
8 PU or external (signal switching) Allowed only in the external operation mode (X16 on).
* Programmed operation is available only with the FR-A500(L) series.

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(2) Operation mode switching method

Switched by Switched by
computer program parameter unit
C A
Computer link External
PU operation
operation operation
D B
E

F (Switching disallowed)

Symbol Switching Type Switching Method

A PU operation → External operation Operate the external operation key sheet on the PU.
B External operation → PU operation Operate the PU operation key sheet on the PU.
C External operation → Computer link operation By the user program of the computer (refer to page 22).
D Computer link operation → External operation By the user program of the computer (refer to page 22).
Switching disallowed. Allowed if external operation is selected
E PU operation → Computer link operation
in A and computer link operation is then selected in C. **
Switching disallowed. Allowed if external operation is selected
F Computer link operation → PU operation
in D and PU operation is then selected in B. **
* When "1" or "2" is set in Pr. 340 "link startup mode selection", the operation mode is computer link oper-
ation at power on or inverter reset.
CAUTION
1. When setting "1" or "2" in Pr. 340, the initial settings (station number setting, etc.) of the
inverter must be made without fail. Refer to page 24 for the parameter details.
2. **: In the switch-over mode (Pr. 79 = 6), switching in E and F is allowed.

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(3) Link startup mode selection (Pr. 340)

The operation mode at power on and at restoration from instantaneous power failure can be selected.
To choose the Computer link operation mode, set "1" or "2" in Pr. 340.
The Pr. 340 "link startup mode selection" value may be changed in any operation mode.
Pr. 340 Operation Mode Mode at Power On or at Restoration
Setting Pr. 79 from Instantaneous Power Failure
0 PU or external operation Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
1 PU operation Inverter operates in the PU operation mode.
2 External operation Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
External/PU combined Operation command is set in the PU operation mode and the start signal is
3
operation set in the external operation mode.
External/PU combined Operation command is set in the external operation mode and the start
4
operation signal is set in the PU operation mode.
0
5* Programmed operation Inverter operates in the programmed operation mode.
(Factory
Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
Setting) 6 Switch-over
Operation mode is switched while running.
X12 signal ON............ Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
(Operation mode can be switched to the PU opera-
7 PU operation interlock
tion mode from the parameter unit.)
X12 signal OFF .......... Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
Operation mode switch- X16 signal ON............ Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
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over by the external signal X16 signal OFF.......... Inverter operates in the PU operation mode.
* Programmed operation is available only with the FR-A500(L) series.

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Pr. 340 Mode at Power On or at Restoration

Setting Pr. 79 Operation Mode from Instantaneous Power Failure
Inverter operates in the computer link operation mode.
0 PU or external operation
(Program need not be used for switching)
1 PU operation Inverter operates in the PU operation mode.
Inverter operates in the computer link operation mode.
2 External operation
(Program need not be used for switching.)
External/PU combined Operation command is set in the PU operation mode and the start com-
3
operation mand is set in the external operation mode.
External/PU combined Operation command is set in the external operation mode and the start
4
operation command is set in the PU operation mode.
5* Programmed operation Inverter operates in the programmed operation mode.
Inverter operates in the computer link operation mode.
1, 2 6 Switch-over Operation mode is switched while running.
Refer to the inverter manual for details.
X12 signal ON............ Inverter operates in the computer link operation
mode.
7 PU operation interlock (Operation mode can be switched to the external
operation mode by the program.)
X12 signal OFF .......... Inverter operates in the external operation mode.
X16 signal ON............ Inverter operates in the computer link operation
mode.
Operation mode switch-
8 (Operation mode can be switched to the external
over by the external signal
operation mode by the program.)
X16 signal OFF.......... Inverter operates in the PU operation mode.
* Programmed operation is available only with the FR-A500(L) series.

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CAUTION
Computer programming, which has stopped due to an instantaneous power failure or like during
computer link operation, remains stopped even if power is recovered.

CAUTION
If an instantaneous power failure occurs with "2" set in Pr. 340 "link startup mode selection",
the inverter continues operation in the status prior to the instantaneous power failure. (When
Pr. 57≠≠"9999")

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4.4 Input from computer to inverter

(1) Operation commands
The following commands can be given:
FREQROL-A500(L)/FR-F500(L) Series FREQROL-V500 Series
bit Operation command Operation command
Terminal name Terminal name
(Signal name) (Signal name)
0 AU Current input selection(AU)* - -
1 STF Forward rotation(STF) STF Forward rotation(STF)
2 STR Reverse rotation(STR) STR Reverse rotation(STR)*
3 RL Low speed(RL)* DI1 Low speed(RL)*
4 RM Middle speed(RM)* DI2 Middle speed(RM)*
5 RH High speed(RH)* DI3 High speed(RH)*
Second acceleration/ Second acceleration/
6 RT DI4
deceleration(RT)* deceleration(RT)*
7 MRS Output halt(MRS) - -
The terminal signals marked * are factory-setting. They can be changed using input terminal function
selection (Pr. 180 to). Input terminal function selection differ in function between inverters. For details,
refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.
(2) Output frequency (Running speed)
Within the output range, the output frequency can be set for the FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series, and the run-
ning speed for the FR-V500 series.
REMARKS
• For the FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series, operation speed setting can be made by using Pr. 37 "speed display".
• For the FR-V500 series, the operation speed can be set in 0.1r/min increments when command code FF=1.
• The setting range of the set frequency differs according to inverters. Refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual for details.
(3) Inverter reset
The inverter can be reset from the computer.
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(4) Parameter setting write

For the parameters indicated in the "data code list" of the Inverter Instruction Manual, their settings can
be written.
4.5 Input from inverter to computer
(1) Inverter status
The following operating status can be monitored.
FREQROL-A500(L)/FR-F500(L) Series FREQROL-V500 Series
bit Terminal Operation command Terminal Operation command
symbol (Signal name) symbol (Signal name)
0 RUN Running(RUN)* — Running(RUN)
1 — Forward running — Forward running
2 — Reverse running — Reverse running
3 SU Up to frequency(SU)* DO1 Running(RUN)*
4 OL Overload(OL)* DO2 Up to speed(SU)*
5 IPF Instantaneous power failure(IPF)* DO3 Instantaneous power failure(IPF)*
6 FU Frequency detection(FU)* — Speed detection(FU)
7 ABC Alarm occurrence(ABC)* ABC Alarm occurrence(ABC)*
The terminal signals marked * are factory-setting. The output signals can be changed using output ter-
minal function selection (Pr. 190 to). Output terminal function selection differ in function between invert-
ers. For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.
(2) Inverter monitoring
! Output frequency (speed) .. Binary in 0.01Hz (1r/min) increments (FR-A500/F500 series)
Running speed................... Binary in 1r/min [FF=0], 0.1r/min [FF=1] increments
! Output current.................... Binary in 0.1A increments
! Output voltage ................... Binary in 0.1V increments
! Special monitor .................. For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.
! Alarm definition .................. Binary (up to eight most recent alarms)
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(3) Parameter setting read

For the parameters indicated in the "data code list" of the Inverter Instruction Manual, their settings can
be read.
(4) Operation at alarm occurrence
Operation Mode
Computer link
Alarm Occurrence Status External operation
PU operation
operation (when FR-A5NR is
used)
Inverter operation Stop Stop Stop
PU
Inverter fault Data Continued Continued Continued
connector
communication
FR-A5NR Continued Continued Continued
Inverter operation Stop/continued (*1) Continued Continued
Communication error
(communication from Data PU
Stop Stop Stop
PU connector) connector
communication
FR-A5NR Continued Continued Continued
Inverter operation Continued Continued Stop/continued (*2)
Communication error PU
(inboard option) Data Continued Continued Continued
connector
communication
FR-A5NR Stop Stop Stop
*1. Can be selected by parameter setting (factory-set to continued).
*2. Can be selected by parameter setting (factory-set to stop).

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(5) Communication error

Error Occurrence Error Code
Communication error (communication from PU connector) E.PUE
Communication error (FR-A5NR) E.OP1 to E.OP3

(6) Inverter reset

Operation Mode
Resetting Method
Computer link operation External operation PU operation
Computer user program (CAUTION) Disallowed Disallowed
Allowed
Terminals RES-SD ON Allowed Allowed Allowed
Inverter power OFF Allowed Allowed Allowed

CAUTION
When the inverter is reset in the computer link operation mode, it is put in the external operation
mode. Accordingly, to resume computer link operation, switch the operation mode to computer
link operation again.

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4.6 Operation mode-based functions

(1) Operation mode-based functions
Operation Mode
Control
Item Computer link operation
Lcation PU operation External operation
(when FR-A5NR is used)
Operation command (start) Allowed Disallowed Disallowed
Allowed
Running frequency setting (*1) Allowed (combined operation Disallowed
Computer mode)
user program Monitoring Allowed Allowed Allowed
via PU Parameter write Allowed (*5) Disallowed (*5) Disallowed (*5)
connector Parameter read Allowed Allowed Allowed
Inverter reset (*3) Allowed Allowed Allowed
Stop command (*4) Allowed Allowed Allowed
Operation command Disallowed Disallowed Allowed
Running frequency setting(*1) Disallowed Disallowed Allowed (*2)
Computer Monitoring Allowed Allowed Allowed
user program Parameter write
Disallowed (*5) Disallowed (*5) Allowed (*5)
via FR-
Parameter read Allowed Allowed Allowed
A5NR
Inverter reset (*3) Disallowed Disallowed Allowed
Stop command (*4) Disallowed Disallowed Allowed
Control Inverter reset Allowed Allowed Allowed
circuit Operation command Disallowed Allowed Allowed (*2)
terminal Running frequency setting (*1) Disallowed Allowed Allowed (*2)
*1. "Running speed setting" for the FR-V500 series.
*2. Depends on the Pr. 338 "operation command right" and Pr. 399 "speed command right" settings.
*3. Cannot be reset from the computer when an RS-485 communication error occurs.
*4. Depends on the Pr. 75 "reset selection" setting.
*5. Depends on the Pr. 77 "parameter write inhibit selection" setting.

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4.7 Operation
(1) General operation
1) The computer CPU decodes and executes the user program.
2) Communication data in accordance with the user program is converted into serial signals in the com-
puter and is then converted at the interface level conforming to the RS-422 or RS-485 standard, then
transmitted to the inverter by the driver.
3) The communication data is received by the receiver in the FR-A5NR unit, converted into parallel signals
by the communication LSI, and transmitted to the inverter CPU.
4) The inverter CPU checks the data for errors, processes the data in accordance with the check result,
and creates reply data.
5) The reply data is converted into serial signals by the communication LSI in the FR-A5NR unit and is
then converted at the interface level conforming to the RS-422 or RS-485 standard, then returned to
the computer.
6) The reply data is received by the receiver in the computer, read and checked in accordance with the
user program.
(2) Function block diagram
Computer Inverter
User program FR-A5NR
Driver Receiver
10 OPEN 2) RDA

Communication
20 ONCOMS
1) RDB 3) Data bus
30 GOSUB
Inverter

LSI
······················

CPU SDA Driver CPU

4)
6) SDB

Receiver 5) SG Power
supply

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4.8 Programming of the Computer

(1) For full information on the communication protocols, whether communication operation is performed or
not, data format types, data formats, and data explanations, refer to the "Pr. 117 to Pr. 124" sections
of the inverter manual.
(2) Program example
When the operation mode is switched to computer link operation.
Program
Line number Initial setting of I/O file
10 OPEN"COM1:9600,E,8,2,HD"AS #1 : Communication file opening
20 COMST1,1,1:COMST1,2,1 : Circuit control signal (RS, ER) ON/OFF setting
30 ON COM(1)GOSUB*REC : Interrupt definition at data receive
40 COM(1)ON : Interrupt enable
50 D$="01FB10000" Transmission data setting
60 S=0
70 FOR I=1 TO LEN(D$)
80 A$=MID$(D$,I,1)
90 A=ASC(A$) Sum code calculation
100 S=S+A
110 NEXT I
120 D$=CHR$(&H5)+D$+RIGHT$(HEX$(S),2) : Addition of control and sum codes
130 PRINT#1,D$ Data transmission
140 GOTO 50
1000 *REC
1010 IF LOC(1)=0 THEN RETURN Interrupt data receive
1020 PRINT"RECEIVE DATA" : Interrupt occurrence at data receive
1030 PRINT INPUT$(LOC(1),#1)
1040 RETURN

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Line number
10
I/O file initial setting
40
50 Transmission data
1000
processing Receive data processing
Data setting Interrupt Data import
Sum code calculation Screen display
140 Data transmission 1040

Programming instructions
1) The inverter does not accept data from the computer if it has an error. For this reason, a retry program for
data error must be included in the user program.
2) A request of any data communication, e.g. operation command, monitoring, is always given by the com-
puter and the inverter will return data to the computer. Hence, the program should be written to give a
data read request as required from the computer at the time of monitoring, etc.

CAUTION
When the inverter's communication check time interval is not set, switching to computer link
operation causes any of "E.OP1 to E.OP3" to occur. Always set the communication check time
interval before starting operation.
Data communication is not started automatically but is made only once when the computer
provides a communication request. If communication is disabled during operation due to sig-
nal cable breakage etc., the inverter cannot be stopped. When the communication check time
≠9999)
interval has elapsed, the inverter will come to an alarm stop (E.OP1 to E.OP3). (Pr. 336≠
The inverter can be coasted to a stop by switching on its RES signal or by switching power
off.
If communication is broken due to signal cable breakage, computer fault etc., the inverter
does not detect such a fault. This should be fully noted.

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4.9 Adjustment and Setting

Parameters
Fitting this option unit adds the following parameters.
Parameter Setting Factory Refer
Name Setting Range
Number Increments Setting to
331 Inverter station number 0 to 31 1 0 24
332 Communication speed 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96, 192 1 96 25
0, 1 (data length 8)
333 Stop bit length/data length 1 1 25
10, 11 (data length 7)
334 Parity check presence/absence 0, 1, 2 1 2 25
335 Number of communication retries 0 to 10, 9999 1 1 26
336* Communication check time interval 0 to 999.8 s, 9999 0.1 0 27
337 Waiting time setting 0 to 150ms, 9999 1ms 9999 27
338 Operation command write 0, 1 1 0 28
339 Speed command write 0, 1 1 0 28
340 Link startup mode selection 0, 1, 2 1 0 13
341 CR, LF presence/absence selection 0, 1, 2 1 1 25
342 E2PROM write yes/no 0, 1 1 0 34
* To make communication, set a value other than 0 in Pr. 336 "communication check time interval".
(1) Station number setting (Pr. 331 "inverter station number")
1) The station number may be set between 0 and 31.
When the RS-422 interface is used, the station number may be set between 0 and 31 but the number
of inverters connected must be 10 or less.
2) Note that the same station number cannot be set for different inverters. (If such setting has been made,
proper communication cannot be performed.)

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3) Station numbers do not have to be sequential and may be skipped, e.g. as shown below:
Station 3 Station 0 Station 1 Station 21 Station 6

Computer

Station number setting example

(2) Communication specifications
Refer to the following table and set the parameters: (%: Factory setting)
Parameter Instruction
Description Data Setting Definition
Number Code
H20: Read
Communication 3, 6, 12, 24, 3: 300bps, 6: 600bps, 12: 1200bps, 24: 2400bps,
332 HA0: Write
speed 48, 96%, 192 48: 4800bps,96: 9600bps, 192: 19200bps
(When HFF=3)
0, 10: Stop bit length = 1 bit
H21: Read
Stop bit length/ 1, 11: Stop bit length = 2 bits
333 HA1: Write 0, 1%, 10, 11
data length 0, 1: Data length = 8 bits
(When HFF=3)
10, 11: Data length = 7 bits
H22: Read 0: No parity check
Parity check
334 HA2: Write 0, 1, 2% 1: Odd parity
presence/absence
(When HFF=3) 2: Even parity
H29: Read 0: Without CR and LF
CR, LF instruction
341 HA9: Write 0, 1%, 2 1: With CR only
presence/absence
(When HFF=3) 2: With CR and LF
CAUTION
The inverter communication will not error if the Pr. 333 "stop bit length" setting differs from the
actual data value.

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(3) Number of data communication error retries

Set the permissible number of retries at occurrence of data receive error. If the number of consecutive
errors exceeds the permissible value, the inverter will come to an alarm stop.
Parameter Instruction
Name Data Setting Definition
Number Code
Permissible number of retries at error occurrence
(If the number of retries exceeds the preset value,
0 to 10
the inverter will come to an alarm stop. (Factory-
set to 1))
Number of H23: Read If a communication error occurs, the inverter will
335 communication HA3: Write not come to an alarm stop. At this time, the
retries (When HFF=3) inverter can be coasted to a stop by MRS or RES
9999
input. During an error, the minor fault signal (LF) is
(65535)
given to the open collector output. Allocate the
terminal used with any of Pr. 190 to Pr. 195
(output terminal function selection).

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(4) Permissible communication time interval

Set the permissible communication time interval between the computer and inverter.
(If no-communication with the computer persists for more than the permissible time, the inverter will
come to an alarm stop due to time-out error.)
Parameter Instruction
Name Data Setting Definition
Number Code
Permissible communication time interval
0.1 to 999.8
Communication H24: Read (0.1 s. increments)
336 check time HA4: Write (9999) 65535* Communication check stop
interval (When HFF=3) 0 (factory
Computer link operation disallowed
setting)
* The data to be entered from the parameter unit is 9999 and that from the computer is 65535 (HFFFF).
REMARKS
1. At power-on (or reset), communication time interval check begins when the first communication is made in the
computer link operation mode.
2. If the parameter setting is changed, checking begins after parameter values are written.

CAUTION
If communication is broken due to signal cable breakage, computer fault etc., the inverter
does not detect such a fault. This should be fully noted.
(5) Waiting time setting
Determines the waiting time till the reply data is transmitted.
Parameter Instruction
Name Data Setting Definition
Number Code
H25: Read Set the waiting time between data transmission to
Waiting time 0 to 150
337 HA5: Write the inverter and response.
setting
(When HFF=3) 9999 Set with communication data.

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(6) Control location selection

In the computer link operation mode, operation can be performed by signals from external terminals in
accordance with the settings of Pr. 338 "operation command write" and Pr. 339 "speed command
write".
!FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series
Control Operation command write
0: Computer 0: Computer 1: External 1: External
location (Pr. 338) Remarks
selection Speed command write (Pr. 339) 0: Computer 1: External 0: Computer 1: External
Forward rotation command (STF) Computer Computer External External
Reverse rotation command (STR) Computer Computer External External
Fixed Start self-holding selection (STOP) — — External External
functions Output halt (MRS) Both Both External External (Note 1, 4)
(Functions
Reset (RES) Both Both Both Both
equivalent
to Computer link operation frequency Computer — Computer —
terminals) 2 — External — External
4 — External — External
1 Compensation External Compensation External
0 Low-speed operation command (RL) Computer External Computer External Pr. 59 = 0
Pr. 180 to Pr. 186 settings

Middle-speed operation command

1 Computer External Computer External Pr. 59 = 0
Selective functions

(RM)
(Caution 2)

2 High-speed operation command (RH) Computer External Computer External Pr. 59 = 0

3 Second function selection (RT) Computer Computer External External
4 Current input selection (AU) — External — Both
5 Jog operation selection (JOG) — — External External
Automatic restart after instantaneous
6 External External External External
power failure selection (CS)

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!FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series
Control Operation command write
0: Computer 0: Computer 1: External 1: External
location (Pr. 338) Remarks
selection Speed command write (Pr. 339) 0: Computer 1: External 0: Computer 1: External
7 External thermal relay input (OH) External External External External
8 15-speed selection (REX) Computer External Computer External Pr. 59 = 0
9 Third function (X9) Computer Computer External External
FR-HC connection, inverter operation
10 External External External External
enable (X10)
FR-HC connection, instantaneous
11 External External External External
Pr. 180 to Pr. 186 settings (Caution 2)
power failure detection (X11)
12 PU operation external interlock (X12) External External External External
External DC dynamic braking start
13 Computer Computer External External
Selective functions

(X13)
14 PID control valid terminal (X14) Computer External Computer External
Brake opening completion signal
15 Computer Computer External External
(BRI)
PU operation-external operation
16 External External External External
switching (X16)
Load pattern selection-forward/reverse
17 Computer Computer External External
rotation boost switching (X17)
18 Magnetic flux-V/F switching (X18) Computer Computer External External
Load torque high-speed frequency
19 Computer Computer External External
(X19)
S-pattern acceleration/deceleration C
20 Computer Computer External External
switching terminal (X20)
22 Orientation command(X22) Computer Computer External External (Caution 3)
23 Pre-excitation (LX) Computer Computer External External

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!FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series
Control Operation command write
0: Computer 0: Computer 1: External 1: External
location (Pr. 338) Remarks
selection Speed command write (Pr. 339) 0: Computer 1: External 0: Computer 1: External
Pr. 59
Remote setting (RH, RM, RL) Computer External Computer External
= "1, 2"
RH, RM, Pr. 79 = "5"
RL, RT Computer
Programmed operation group
— — — — link
selection selection (RH, RM, RL)
operation
functions disallowed
Stop-on-contact selection 0 (RL) Computer External Computer External Pr. 270 =
Stop-on-contact selection 1 (RT) Computer Computer External External "1, 3"

[Explanation of table]
External : Only control by signal from external terminal is valid.
Computer : Only control from sequence program is valid.
Both : Only control from both external terminal and computer is valid.
— : Control from both external terminal and computer is invalid.
Compensation : Control by signal from external terminal is valid if Pr. 28(multi-speed input compensa-
tion) setting is "1".

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CAUTION
1. If the FR-HC is connected, if the inverter operation enable signal (X10) is not assigned when
the FR-HC is used (Pr. 30 = "2") or if the PU operation interlock signal (X12) is not assigned
when the PU operation interlock function is set (Pr. 79 = "7"), this function is also used by the
MRS signal and therefore the MRS signal is only valid for the external terminals, independently
of the Pr. 338 and Pr.339 settings.
2. Pr. 180 to Pr. 186 (input terminal function selection) differ in function between inverters. For
details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.
3. The orientation command requires the FR-A5AP and FR-A5AX options.
4. When the MRS signal is assigned for both Computer and External, the output halt command is as
indicated in the following table.
Output Halt Command
Computer External
Pr.17="0" Pr.17="2"
ON ON Output stopped Output not stopped
ON OFF Output stopped Output stopped
OFF ON Output stopped Output stopped
OFF OFF Output not stopped Output stopped

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! FR-V500 series
Control Operation command write
0: Computer 0: Computer 1: External 1: External
location (Pr. 338) Remarks
selection Speed command write (Pr. 339) 0: Computer 1: External 0: Computer 1: External
Forward rotation command, (STF) Computer Computer External External
Reverse rotation command (STR) Computer Computer External External
Fixed Reset (RES) Both Both Both Both
functions External thermal relay (OH) External External External External
(Functions Computer link operation speed Computer — Computer —
equivalent 2 — External — External
to Compensati Compensati
terminals) 1 on
External
on
External
3 — External — External
6 — External — External
Low-speed operation command,
0 Computer External Computer External
Remote setting (setting clear) (RL)
Pr. 180 to Pr. 187 (Caution 2) settings

Middle-speed operation command, Pr. 59≠"0":

1 Computer External Computer External Remote
Remote setting (deceleration) (RM)
setting
High-speed operation command,
2 Computer External Computer External
Selective functions

Remote setting (acceleration) (RH)

3 Second function selection (RT) Computer Computer External External
5 Jog operation selection (JOG) — — External External
8 15-speed selection (REX) Computer External Computer External
9 Third function (X9) Computer Computer External External
FR-HC connection, FR-CV
10 connection (inverter operation External External External External
enable) (X10)
FR-HC connection, instantaneous
11 External External External External
power failure detection (X11)

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! FR-V500 series
Control Operation command write
0: Computer 0: Computer 1: External 1: External
location (Pr. 338) Remarks
selection Speed command write (Pr. 339) 0: Computer 1: External 0: Computer 1: External
12 PU operation external interlock (X12) External External External External
14 PID control enable terminal (X14) Computer External Computer External
Brake sequence opening completion

Pr. 180 to Pr. 187 settings (Caution 2)

15 Computer Computer External External
signal (BRI)
PU-external operation switchover
16 External External External External
(X16)
Selective functions S-pattern acceleration/deceleration C
20 Computer Computer External External
switchover (X20)
22 Orientation command(X22) Computer Computer External External
23 Pre-excitation/servo ON (LX) Computer Computer External External
24 Output stop (MRS) Both Both External External (Caution 2)
25 Start self-holding selection (STOP) — — External External
26 Control mode changing (MC) Computer Computer External External
27 Torque restriction selection (TL) Computer Computer External External
42 Torque bias selection 1 (X42) Computer Computer External External
43 Torque bias selection 2 (X43) Computer Computer External External
P control selection (P/PI control
44 Computer Computer External External
switchover) (X44)
[Explanation of table]
External : Only control by signal from external terminal is valid.
Computer : Only control from sequence program is valid.
Both : Only control from both external terminal and computer is valid.
— : Control from both external terminal and computer is invalid.
Compensation : Control by signal from external terminal is valid if Pr. 28 (multi-speed input compensa-
tion) setting is "1".

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CAUTION
1. For details of Pr. 180 to Pr. 183, Pr. 187 (input terminal function selection), refer to the Inverter
Instruction Manual.
2. When the MRS signal is assigned for both Computer and External, the output halt command is as
indicated in the following table.
Output Halt Command
Computer External
Pr.17="0" Pr.17="2"
ON ON Output stopped Output not stopped
ON OFF Output stopped Output stopped
OFF ON Output stopped Output stopped
OFF OFF Output not stopped Output stopped

(7) E2PROM write yes/no (Pr. 342 "E2PROM write yes/no")

Select the write destination of parameter write to be performed from the computer.
The setting of Pr. 342 "E2PROM write yes/no" is valid for only computer link communication operation.
Parameter Instruction
Name Data Setting Description
Number Code

E2PROM 0 Parameters are written to the E2PROM when

H2A: Read
parameter write is performed from the computer.
342 write yes/ HAA: Write
(When HFF=3) Parameters are written to the RAM when
no 1
parameter write is performed from the computer.
When write to RAM is set, new parameter settings are cleared at power-off of the inverter. Therefore, when
the inverter is powered on again, the parameter settings are the values stored into the E2PROM previously.
When changing the parameter values frequently, set "1" in Pr. 342 to write them to the RAM.

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4.10 Instructions
(1) Programming instructions
1) The inverter does not accept data from the computer if it has an error. For this reason, a retry program
for data error must be included in the user program.
2) A request for any data communication, e.g. operation command, monitoring, is always given by the
computer and the inverter will return data to the computer. Hence, the program should be written to
give a data read request as required from the computer at the time of monitoring, etc.
3) Data for link parameter expansion setting differs as indicated below depending on the parameter num-
ber (For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.):
Instruction
Data
Code
(Example: F-A500 series)
Link parameter Read H7F H00:Pr.0 to Pr.96
expansion H01:Pr.100 to Pr.158, Pr.900 to Pr.905
setting Write HFF H02:Pr.160 to Pr.287
H09:Pr.990
(2) Operating instructions

CAUTION
To prevent hazard conditions, the inverter is designed to be inoperative when the inverter's per-
missible communication time interval is not set. Therefore, always set the permissible communi-
cation time interval before starting operation.
Data communication is not started automatically but is made only once when the computer
provides a communication request. If communication is disabled during operation due to sig-
nal cable breakage etc., the inverter cannot be stopped. When the permissible communica-
tion time interval has elapsed, the inverter will come to an alarm stop (E.OP1 to E.OP3).
The inverter can be coasted to a stop by shorting the inverter terminals RES-SD or by switch-
ing power off.

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4.11 Troubleshooting
(1) Data from computer is not recognised by the inverter.
1) Does the computer communication protocol conform to the RS-422 or RS-485 standard?
2) Are the FR-A5NR unit and communication cables fitted correctly? (Check for contact fault, open cable,
wrong polarity, etc.)
3) Inverter initialization correct?
4) Is the station number setting (Pr. 331) correct? (Check that inverter station setting and user program
matches and that the same station number is not used for different inverters.)
5) Is the correct communication request program being executed in the computer?
(2) Inverter does not switch to computer link operation
1) Is the inverter in external operation mode? Are signals to external terminals STF or STR off?
2) Is the correct operation mode switching program executed?
(3) Inverter does not start in computer link mode
1) Inverter starting program executed properly?
2) Is the control location selection condition (page 28) set correctly?
3) Inverter output provided?
4) Is the permissible communication time interval set correctly?
(4) The inverter is brought to alarm stop during operation due to a communication fault
1) Are the FR-A5NR unit and communication cables fitted properly? (Check for contact fault, open cable, etc.)
2) Is the computer operating correctly?
3) Has the program been written to give communication request from computer periodically?
4) Is the format of the data transferred correct?
5) Is the terminal resistor jumper connected correctly?

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4.12 Setting Items and Set Data

After completion of parameter setting, setting the instruction codes and data and starting communication
from the computer enables various types of operation control and monitoring.
This section gives only the information different from that of computer link operation (RS-485 communica-
tion) performed from the PU connector of the inverter fitted with the FR-A5NR. For items not given here,
refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual (Pr. 117 to Pr. 124).
! FR-A500(L)/F500(L) series
Instruction
No. Item Description
Code
H0000: Computer link operation
Read H7B H0001: External operation
H0002: PU operation
Operation
1 H0000: Computer link operation
mode
H0001: External operation
Write HFB
H0002: PU operation
(Setting is enabled only during switch over mode (Pr.79="6").)
H00 to HFF: Run command
b15 b7 b0 b0: Current input selection (AU)*
b1: Forward rotation (STF)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
b2: Reverse rotation (STR)
(For example 1) b3: Low speed (RL)*
3 Run command HFA [Example 1] H02.......Forward b4: Middle speed (RM)*
b5: High speed (RH)*
rotation b6: Second function selection (RT)*
[Example 2] H00.......Stop b7: Output halt (MRS)
The input signals marked * change with the settings of Pr. 180 to Pr. 186 (input
terminal function selection). For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.

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Instruction
No. Item Description
Code
H00 to HFF: Inverter status monitor

b7 b0 b0: Inverter running (RUN)*

b1: Forward running (STF)
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
b2: Reverse running (STR)
(For example 1) b3: Up to frequency (SU)*
Inverter status b4: Overload (OL)*
4 H7A [Example 1] H02 ...... Forward running
monitor b5: Instantaneous power failure (IPF)*
[Example 2] H00 ...... Stop due to alarm b6: Frequency detection (FU)*
occurrence b7: Alarm occurrence*
*: Outputs change with the settings of Pr. 190 to Pr. 195 (output terminal
function selection). For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual.

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! FR-V500 series
Instruction
No. Item Description
Code
H0000: Computer link operation
Read H7B H0001: External operation
H0002: PU operation
Operation
1 H0000: Computer link operation
mode
H0001: External operation
Write HFB
H0002: PU operation
(Setting is enabled only during switch over mode (Pr.79="6").)
H00 to HFF: Run command
b15 b7 b0 b0: -
b1: Forward rotation (STF)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
b2: Reverse rotation (STR)*
(For example 1) b3: Low speed (RL/DI1)*
[Example 1] H02 ...... Forward b4: Middle speed (RM/DI2)*
b5: High speed (RH/DI3)*
3 Run command HFA rotation
b6: Second function selection
[Example 2] H00 ...... Stop (RT/DI4)*
b7: -

*: The input signals marked * change with the settings of Pr. 180 to Pr. 183,
Pr. 187 (input terminal function selection). For details, refer to the Inverter
Instruction Manual.

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Instruction
No. Item Description
Code
H00 to HFF: Inverter status monitor
b7 b0 b0: Inverter running (RUN)
b1: Forward running
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
b2: Reverse running
For example 1) b3: Inverter running (RUN/DO1)*
b4: Up to speed (SU/DO2)*
Inverter status [Example 1]H02 ....... Forward running b5: Instantaneous power failure
4 H7A [Example 2]H00 ....... Stop due to
monitor (IPF/DO3)*
alarm occurrence b6: Speed detection
b7: Alarm occurrence*
*: Outputs change with the settings of Pr. 190 to Pr. 192, Pr. 195 (output
terminal function selection). For details, refer to the Inverter Instruction
Manual.

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4.13 Error Code List

The corresponding error code in the following list is displayed if an error is detected in any communication
request data from the computer:
Error Code Item Definition Inverter Operation
The number of errors consecutively detected in
H0 Computer NAK error communication request data from the computer is greater
than the permissible number of retries.
H1 Parity error The parity check result does not match the specified parity. Brought to an alarm
Sum check code in the computer does not match that of stop (E.OP1 to E.OP3)
H2 Sum check error
the data received by the inverter. if error occurs
Data received by the inverter is in the wrong syntax, data continuously more
H3 Protocol error receive is not completed within the given time, or CR and than the permissible
LF are not as set in the parameter. number of retries.
H4 Framing error The stop bit length is not as specified by initialization.
New data has been sent by the computer before the
H5 Overrun error
inverter completes receiving the preceding data.
H6   
Does not accept
The character received is invalid (other than 0 to 9, A to F,
H7 Character error receive data but is not
control code).
brought to alarm stop.
H8   
H9   
Parameter write was attempted in other than the computer
HA Mode error
link operation mode or during inverter operation. Does not accept
HB Instruction code error The specified command does not exist. receive data but is not
Invalid data has been specified for parameter write, brought to alarm stop.
HC Data range error
frequency setting, etc.
HD   
HE   
HF   

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4.14 ASCII Code List (Reference)

ASCII codes
Most significant 4 bits : Indicates codes often used.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
0 NUL TC1(DEL) (SP) 0 @ P ‘ p
1 TC1(SOH) DC1 ! 1 A Q a q
2 TC2(STX) DC2 " 2 B R b r

Least significant 4 bits

3 TC3(ETX) DC3 # 3 C S c s
4 TC4(EOT) DC4 $ 4 D T d t
5 TC5(ENQ) TC5(NAK) % 5 E U e u
6 TC6(ACK) TC9(SYN) & 6 F V f v
7 BEL TC10(ETB) ' 7 G W g w
8 FE0(BS) CAN ( 8 H X h x
9 FE1(HT) EM ) 9 I Y I y
A FE2(LF) SUB * : J Z j z
B FE3(VT) ESC + ; K [ k {
C FE4(FF) IS4(FS) , < L \ l |
D FE5(CR) IS3(GS) - = M ] m }
E SO IS2(RS) . > N ^ n ~
F SI IS1(US) / ? O _ o DEL

Example: Conversion of ASCII code H 3 7 results in 7. Most significant

0 3

significant
Most significant 4 bits 0

Least
Least significant 4 bits
7 7

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4.15 Specifications
1) Power supply !Control power: Supplied by the inverter
!Communication power: 5VDC, max. 60mA
2) Conforming standard !Shared between RS-422 and RS-485 [EIA Standard]
3) Transmission form !Multidrop link system
4) Communication cable !Twisted pair cable
5) Transmission distance !Max. 500m overall
6) Number of inverters connected !Up to 10 inverters for RS-422 computer interface
!Up to 32 inverters for RS-485 computer interface
7) Applicable computer !Computer with RS-422 or RS-485 interface function*1
8) Communication specifications
Conforming standard RS-485 Standard
Number of inverters connected 1: N (max. 32 inverters)
Communication speed 19200/9600*2/4800/2400/1200/600/300
Control procedure Asynchronous system
Communication method Half duplex system
Station number setting 0 to 31 (Pr. 331 "station number" setting)
Character system ASCII (7 bits/8 bits) selectable
Communication
specifications

Stop bit length 1 bit/2 bits selectable

Terminator CR/LF (yes*2/no selectable)
Parity check Yes (even*2/odd)/no selectable
Check system
Sum check Yes
Waiting time setting Yes*2/no selectable
*1.By using a converter, a computer with RS-232C interface function is also applicable.
*2.Factory setting

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9) Response time

Data transmission time Inverter data processing time

= waiting time + data check time
(Refer to the following formula)
(setting × 10ms) (12ms)
Computer
↓
Inverter
Inverter
↓
Computer 10ms or longer required
Data transmission time
(Refer to the following formula)

[Data transmission time formula]

1 Communication specifi-
Number of data
× × cations* = Data transmission time (s)
Communication speed characters(*)
(Total number of bits)
(Baudrate)
*Refer to the Inverter Instruction Manual (Pr. 117 to Pr. 124).
*Communication specifications (Refer to the following table)
Name Number of Bits Name Number of Bits
1 bit Yes 1 bit
Stop bit length Parity check
2 bits No 0 bits
7 bits
Data length Start bit 1 bit
8 bits
REMARKS
1 bit is always required for the start bit.
Minimum total number of bits: 9 bits, maximum total number of bits: 12 bits

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!Example: Response time when forward (reverse) rotation command is given by communication
Data transmission time <Calculation example 1>
20ms or more
(Refer to the calculation Inverter data processing time 1)Baudrate = 9600 bps, number of data char-
example 1 on the right) = waiting time + data check time acters = 12, stop bit length = 2 bits, data
(setting × 10ms) (12ms) length = 8 bits, parity check = yes, CR, LF
Computer instructions = yes
↓ 1
Inverter ×12×12 = 0.015s (15.0ms)
Inverter
9600
↓ 10ms or longer required 2)Same conditions as above with the excep-
Computer
Data transmission time tion of baudrate = 19200 bps
(Refer to the calculation
frequency
example 2 on the right) 1
×12×12 = 0.0075s (7.5ms)
19200
Output

3)Same conditions as above with the excep-

0 Time
tion of baudrate = 300 bps
1
×12×12 = 0.48s (480ms)
300

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<Calculation example 2>

<Calculation example 1>
Format A' 1)Baudrate = 9600 bps, number of data char-
acters = 5, stop bit length = 2 bits, data

Waiting
Inverter
Instruction Sum length = 8 bits, parity check = yes, CR, LF

time
ENQ station Data CR LF
code check
number instructions = yes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Number of
characters 1
×5×12 = 0.00625s (6.25ms)
<Calculation example 2> 9600
Format G
Inverter
2)Same conditions as above with the excep-
ACK station CR LF tion of baudrate = 19200 bps
number
Number of characters 1
1 2 3 4 5 ×5×12 = 0.003125s (3.125ms)
19200
3)Same conditions as above with the excep-
tion of baudrate = 300 bps
1
×5×12 = 0.2s (200ms)
300

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REVISIONS
*The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.

Print Date *Manual Number Revision

Oct., 1997 IB(NA)-66835-A First edition
Jan., 2002 IB(NA)-66835-B Addition
Adaptable inverters