1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Manual
The VLT
®
PROFIBUS DP MCA 101 Programming Guide
provides information about:
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Conguring the system.
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Controlling the frequency converter.
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Parameter access.
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Programming.
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Troubleshooting.
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Typical application examples.
The programming guide is intended for use by qualied
personnel familiar with the VLT
®
frequency converter, with
PROFIBUS technology, and with the PC or PLC used as a
master in the system.
Read the instructions before programming and follow the
procedures in this manual.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
1.2 Additional Resources
Resources available for the frequency converters and
optional equipment:
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The VLT
®
Operating Instructions provide the
necessary information for getting the frequency
converter up and running.
•
The VLT
®
Design Guide provides detailed
information about capabilities and functionality
to design motor control systems.
•
The VLT
®
Programming Guide provides greater
detail on working with parameters and many
application examples.
•
The VLT
®
PROFIBUS DP MCA 101 Installation Guide
provides information about installing the
PROFIBUS and troubleshooting.
•
The VLT
®
PROFIBUS DP MCA 101 Programming
Guide provides information about conguring the
system, controlling the frequency converter,
parameter access, programming, troubleshooting,
and some typical application examples.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available
from Danfoss. See vlt-drives.danfoss.com/Support/Technical-
Documentation/ for listings.
1.3
Document and Software Version
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome. Table 1.1 shows
the document version and the corresponding software
version.
Edition Remarks Software
version
MG37G2xx
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Information about VLT
®
DriveMotor
FCP 106/FCM 106 added.
•
New feature for fast PCD communi-
cation for MCO 305.
5.20
Table 1.1 Document and Software Version
1.4 Product Overview
1.4.1 Features of PROFIBUS DP-V1
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2 dierent state machines can be selected:
PROFIdrive prole or Danfoss FC prole.
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Communication using PROFIBUS DP-V1, master
class 1, and master class 2.
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Backward compatibility: New protocol extensions
retain all the functions of the previous versions.
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Intelligent base for future technologies such as
OPC, FDT/DTM, PROFINET.
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Bus timeout reaction.
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PLC/CPU stop reaction.
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8 PPO types available.
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Numerous relevant process data (PCD) types
available.
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Automatic detection of baud rate and PPO type.
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Extended diagnosis available.
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Alarms and warnings available as text messages
within the PLC.
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Conguration via MCT 10 Set-up Software.
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Equally long bus cycle time congurable in PLC
system.
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Improved network eciency, since the cyclic
parameter channel is no longer required.
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Short bus cycle times compared to industrial
Ethernet.
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Backwards compatibility with DP.
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