Danfoss VLT FC Series Instructions

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MCA 121 EtherNet/IP Add On Instruction
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2.0 General Configuration of the FC Drive
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The following procedure goes over the various parameters required to get the FC drive communicating over EtherNet/IP.
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1. When the FC drive is first commissioned the following parameters should be set before any other changes are
made to the drive via the Main Menu.
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Parameter Description Setting
0-03 Regional Settings [0] International
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2. To enter the motor data into the drive, a quick setup should be performed. This function of the drive is accessed
from the Quick Menu by pressing the Quick Menu button on the display and selecting Q2 Quick Setup. This can
be performed now or at a later time, but must be done prior to running the motor to ensure proper operation.
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3. Verify the setting of the following parameters to ensure that the PLC will have control of the drive.
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Parameter Description Setting
8-01 Control Site [0] Digital and ctrl.word, or
[2] Control word only
8-02 Control Word Source [3] Option A
A connection between terminal 12/13 and terminal 27 is required, if parameter 8-01 is set to [0] “Digital and ctrl.
word”.
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4. The default setting of the drive allows the drive to continue operation if the communication is lost to the
PLC. If this operation is not desired change the following parameter via the Main Menu.
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Parameter Description Setting
8-04 Control Word Timeout Function
[0] O
f
f
, or
[1] Freeze Output, or
[2] Stop, or
[3] Jogging, or
[4] Max Speed, or
[5] Stop and trip
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5. AOI requires the profile of the control word to be set to FC Profile. If the Control Word Profile is set to ODVA, it will lead
to malfunction of the AOI. Verify that following parameter is set correctly via the Main Menu. See the EtherNet/IP manual
MG.90.Jx.yy for more information.
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Parameter Description Setting
8-10 Control Word Profile [0] FC Profile.
6. Next the IP settings of the drive need to be configured. To do this set the following parameters via the Main menu. If
the IP settings are being set via a DIP switches, BOOTP or DHCP Server see the EtherNet/IP manual MG.90.Jx.yy for
more information.
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Parameter Description Setting
12-00 IP Address Assignment [0] Manual
12-01 IP Address e.g. 192.168.1.10
12-02 Subnet Mask e.g. 255.255.255.000
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Danfoss VLT FC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Danfoss
Model	VLT FC Series
Category	DC Drives
Language	English