Chapter 9
RUNNING THROUGH RS-485 COMMUNICATION
This chapter describes an overview of inverter operation through the RS-485 communications facility. Refer to the
RS-485 Communication User's Manual for details.
Contents
9.1 Overview on RS-485 Communication.......................................................................................9-1
9.1.1 RS-485 common specifications.......................................................................................... 9-2
9.1.2 Terminal specifications for RS-485 communications .........................................................9-3
[1] RS-485 communications port 1 (for connecting the keypad)..............................................9-3
[2] RS-485 communications port 2 (control circuit terminals)...................................................9-3
9.1.3 Connection method ............................................................................................................9-4
9.1.4 Communications support devices ......................................................................................9-6
[1] Communications level converters .......................................................................................9-6
[2] Requirements for the cable (COM port 1: for RJ-45 connector) ......................................... 9-7
[3] Requirements for the cable (COM port 2: for RS-485 connector).......................................9-7
[4] Branch adapter for multi-drop..............................................................................................9-7
9.1.5 Noise suppression..............................................................................................................9-7
9.2 Overview of FRENIC Loader..................................................................................................... 9-8
9.2.1 Specifications .....................................................................................................................9-8
9.2.2 Connection .........................................................................................................................9-9
9.2.3 Function overview ..............................................................................................................9-9
[1] Setting of function code.......................................................................................................9-9
[2] Multi-monitor......................................................................................................................9-10
[3] Running status monitor ..................................................................................................... 9-11
[4] Test-running.......................................................................................................................9-12
[5] Real-time trace..................................................................................................................9-13
[6] Historical trace...................................................................................................................9-14
[7] USB port on the standard keypad ..................................................................................... 9-15