MG07B302 Design Guide FC 280

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Design Guide
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
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Contents Design Guide
Contents
1 Introduction 5
1.1 Purpose of the Design Guide 5
1.2 Additional Resources 5
1.3 Definitions 5
1.4 Document and Software Version 8
1.5 Approvals and Certifications 8
1.6 Safety 9
2 Product Overview 10
2.1 Enclosure Size Overview 10
2.2 Electrical Installation 12
2.2.1 Motor Connection 14
2.2.2 AC Mains Connection 15
2.2.3 Control Terminal Types 16
2.2.4 Wiring to Control Terminals 17
2.3 Control Structures 18
2.3.1 Control Modes 18
2.3.2 Control Principle 19
2.3.3 Control Structure in VVC+ 19
2.3.4 Internal Current Control in VVC+ Mode 21
2.3.5 Local (Hand On) and Remote (Auto On) Control 21
2.4 Reference Handling 22
2.4.1 Reference Limits 23
2.4.2 Scaling of Preset References and Bus References 24
2.4.3 Scaling of Analog and Pulse References and Feedback 24
2.4.4 Dead Band Around Zero 25
2.5 PID Control 28
2.5.1 Speed PID Control 28
2.5.2 Process PID Control 31
2.5.3 Process Control Relevant Parameters 32
2.5.4 Example of Process PID Control 33
2.5.5 Process Controller Optimization 35
2.5.6 Ziegler Nichols Tuning Method 36
2.6 EMC Emission and Immunity 36
2.6.1 General Aspects of EMC Emission 36
2.6.2 EMC Emission 38
2.6.3 EMC Immunity 40
2.7 Galvanic Isolation 41
2.8 Ground Leakage Current 41
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2.9 Brake Functions 42

2.9.1 Mechanical Holding Brake 42
2.9.2 Dynamic Braking 43
2.9.3 Brake Resistor Selection 43
2.10 Motor Insulation 44
2.10.1 Sine-wave Filters 44
2.10.2 dU/dt Filters 45
2.11 Smart Logic Controller 45
2.12 Extreme Running Conditions 46
2.12.1 Motor Thermal Protection 46
3 Application Examples 48
3.1 Introduction 48
3.1.1 Encoder Connection 48
3.1.2 Encoder Direction 48
3.1.3 Closed-loop Drive System 48
3.2 Application Examples 49
3.2.1 AMA 49
3.2.2 Speed 49
3.2.3 Start/Stop 50
3.2.4 External Alarm Reset 51
3.2.5 Motor Thermistor 51
3.2.6 SLC 51
4 Safe Torque Off (STO) 52
5 RS485 Installation and Set-up 53

5.1 Introduction 53
5.1.1 Overview 53
5.1.2 Network Connection 53
5.1.3 Hardware Set-up 54
5.1.4 Parameter Settings for Modbus Communication 54
5.1.5 EMC Precautions 54
5.2 FC Protocol 54
5.2.1 Overview 54
5.2.2 FC with Modbus RTU 55
5.3 Network Configuration 55
5.4 FC Protocol Message Framing Structure 55
5.4.1 Content of a Character (byte) 55
5.4.2 Telegram Structure 55
5.4.3 Telegram Length (LGE) 55
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5.4.4 Frequency Converter Address (ADR) 56

5.4.5 Data Control Byte (BCC) 56
5.4.6 The Data Field 56
5.4.7 The PKE Field 56
5.4.8 Parameter Number (PNU) 57
5.4.9 Index (IND) 57
5.4.10 Parameter Value (PWE) 57
5.4.11 Data Types Supported by the Frequency Converter 57
5.4.12 Conversion 57
5.4.13 Process Words (PCD) 58
5.5 Examples 58
5.5.1 Writing a Parameter Value 58
5.5.2 Reading a Parameter Value 58
5.6 Modbus RTU 59
5.6.1 Prerequisite Knowledge 59
5.6.2 Overview 59
5.6.3 Frequency Converter with Modbus RTU 59
5.7 Network Configuration 59
5.8 Modbus RTU Message Framing Structure 60
5.8.1 Introduction 60
5.8.2 Modbus RTU Telegram Structure 60
5.8.3 Start/Stop Field 60
5.8.4 Address Field 60
5.8.5 Function Field 60
5.8.6 Data Field 61
5.8.7 CRC Check Field 61
5.8.8 Coil Register Addressing 61
5.8.9 How to Control the Frequency Converter 63
5.8.10 Function Codes Supported by Modbus RTU 63
5.8.11 Modbus Exception Codes 63
5.9 How to Access Parameters 63
5.9.1 Parameter Handling 63
5.9.2 Storage of Data 64
5.9.3 IND (Index) 64
5.9.4 Text Blocks 64
5.9.5 Conversion Factor 64
5.9.6 Parameter Values 64
5.10 Examples 64
5.10.1 Read Coil Status (01 hex) 64
5.10.2 Force/Write Single Coil (05 hex) 65

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5.10.3 Force/Write Multiple Coils (0F hex) 65

5.10.4 Read Holding Registers (03 hex) 65
5.10.5 Preset Single Register (06 hex) 66
5.10.6 Preset Multiple Registers (10 hex) 66
5.11 Danfoss FC Control Profile 67
5.11.1 Control Word According to FC Profile (8-10 Protocol = FC Profile) 67
5.11.2 Status Word According to FC Profile (STW) 68
5.11.3 Bus Speed Reference Value 70
6 Type Code and Selection 71

6.1 Type Code 71
6.2 Ordering Numbers: Options, Accessories, and Spare Parts 71
6.3 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors 73
6.3.1 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors 10% 73
6.3.2 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors 40% 75
6.4 Ordering Numbers: Sine-wave Filters 76
6.5 Ordering Numbers: dU/dt Filters 77
6.6 Ordering Numbers: External EMC Filters 77
7 Specifications 80
7.1 Electrical Data 80
7.2 Mains Supply 83
7.3 Motor Output and Motor Data 83
7.4 Ambient Conditions 84
7.5 Cable Specifications 84
7.6 Control Input/Output and Control Data 85
7.7 Connection Tightening Torques 88
7.8 Fuses and Circuit Breakers 89
7.9 Efficiency 90
7.10 Acoustic Noise 91
7.11 dU/dt Conditions 91
7.12 Special Conditions 92
7.12.1 Manual Derating 93
7.12.2 Automatic Derating 95
7.13 Enclosure Sizes, Power Ratings, and Dimensions 96
Index 99

Introduction Design Guide
1 Introduction 1 1
1.1 Purpose of the Design Guide 1.3 Definitions

This design guide is intended for project and systems 1.3.1 Frequency Converter
engineers, design consultants, and application and product
specialists. Technical information is provided to understand Coast
the capabilities of the frequency converter for integration The motor shaft is in free mode. No torque on the motor.
into motor control and monitoring systems. Details
IVLT,MAX
concerning operation, requirements, and recommendations
Maximum output current.
for system integration are described. Information is
provided for input power characteristics, output for motor IVLT,N
control, and ambient operating conditions for the Rated output current supplied by the frequency converter.
frequency converter. UVLT,MAX
Maximum output voltage.
Also included are:
• Safety features. 1.3.2 Input
• Fault condition monitoring.
• Operational status reporting. Control commands
Start and stop the connected motor with LCP and digital
• Serial communication capabilities. inputs.
• Programmable options and features. Functions are divided into 2 groups.
Design details such as site requirements, cables, fuses, Functions in group 1 have higher priority than functions in
control wiring, the size and weight of units, and other group 2.
critical information necessary to plan for system integration
are also provided. Group 1 Precise stop, coast and reset stop, precise stop
and coast stop, quick stop, DC braking, stop, and
[OFF].
Reviewing the detailed product information in the design
Group 2 Start, pulse start, reversing, start reversing, jog,
stage enables developing a well-conceived system with
and freeze output.
optimal functionality and efficiency.
Table 1.1 Function Groups
VLT® is a registered trademark.
1.2 Additional Resources 1.3.3 Motor

Resources available to understand operations and Motor running
programming of the frequency converter: Torque generated on the output shaft and speed from
• VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Operating Guide, provides 0 RPM to maximum speed on the motor.
information about the installation, commissioning,
fJOG
application, and maintenance of the frequency
Motor frequency when the jog function is activated (via
converter.
digital terminals or bus).
• VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide, fM
provides information on how to program and Motor frequency.
includes complete parameter descriptions.
fMAX
Supplementary publications and manuals are available Maximum motor frequency.
from Danfoss. See drives.danfoss.com/knowledge-center/
technical-documentation/ for listings. fMIN
Minimum motor frequency.
fM,N
Rated motor frequency (nameplate data).
IM
Motor current (actual).
IM,N
Nominal motor current (nameplate data).

Introduction VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
1 1 nM,N Preset reference

Nominal motor speed (nameplate data). A defined preset reference to be set from -100% to +100%
of the reference range. Selection of 8 preset references via
ns
the digital terminals. Selection of 4 preset references via
Synchronous motor speed.
the bus.
2 × Parameter 1−23 × 60 s
ns = Pulse reference
Parameter 1−39
nslip A pulse frequency signal transmitted to the digital inputs
Motor slip. (terminal 29 or 33).
PM,N RefMAX
Rated motor power (nameplate data in kW or hp). Determines the relationship between the reference input at
100% full scale value (typically 10 V, 20 mA) and the
TM,N resulting reference. The maximum reference value is set in
Rated torque (motor). parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference.
UM RefMIN
Instantaneous motor voltage. Determines the relationship between the reference input at
UM,N 0% value (typically 0 V, 0 mA, 4 mA) and the resulting
Rated motor voltage (nameplate data). reference. The minimum reference value is set in
parameter 3-02 Minimum Reference.
Break-away torque
Torque
175ZA078.10
1.3.5 Miscellaneous
Pull-out
Analog inputs
The analog inputs are used for controlling various
functions of the frequency converter.
There are 2 types of analog inputs:
• Current input: 0–20 mA and 4–20 mA.
• Voltage input: 0–10 V DC.
Analog outputs
The analog outputs can supply a signal of 0–20 mA, or 4–
20 mA.
RPM Automatic motor adaptation, AMA
Illustration 1.1 Break-away Torque The AMA algorithm determines the electrical parameters
for the connected motor at standstill.
Brake resistor
ηVLT The brake resistor is a module capable of absorbing the
The efficiency of the frequency converter is defined as the brake power generated in regenerative braking. This
ratio between the power output and the power input. regenerative brake power increases the DC-link voltage,
Start-disable command and a brake chopper ensures that the power is transmitted
A start-disable command belonging to the control to the brake resistor.
commands in group 1. See Table 1.1 for more details. CT characteristics
Stop command Constant torque characteristics used for all applications
A stop command belonging to the control commands in such as conveyor belts, displacement pumps, and cranes.
group 1. See Table 1.1 for more details. Digital inputs
The digital inputs can be used for controlling various
1.3.4 References functions of the frequency converter.
Digital outputs
Analog reference The frequency converter features 2 solid-state outputs that
A signal transmitted to the analog inputs 53 or 54 can be can supply a 24 V DC (maximum 40 mA) signal.
voltage or current.
DSP
Binary reference Digital signal processor.
A signal transmitted via the serial communication port.

ETR Power cycle 1 1

Electronic thermal relay is a thermal load calculation based Switch off the mains until the display (LCP) is dark, then
on present load and time. Its purpose is to estimate the turn power on again.
motor temperature. Power factor
FC standard bus The power factor is the relation between I1 and IRMS.
Includes RS485 bus with FC protocol or MC protocol. See
3 x U x I1 cosϕ1
parameter 8-30 Protocol. Power factor =
3 x U x IRMS
Initializing For FC 280 frequency converters, cosϕ1 = 1, therefore:
If initializing is carried out (parameter 14-22 Operation
Mode), the frequency converter returns to the default I1 x cosϕ1 I1
Power factor = =
setting. IRMS IRMS
The power factor indicates to which extent the frequency
Intermittent duty cycle
converter imposes a load on the mains supply.
An intermittent duty rating refers to a sequence of duty
The lower the power factor, the higher the IRMS for the
cycles. Each cycle consists of an on-load and an off-load
same kW performance.
period. The operation can be either periodic duty or non-
periodic duty. IRMS = I21 + I25 + I27 + .. + I2n
LCP In addition, a high power factor indicates that the different
The local control panel makes up a complete interface for harmonic currents are low.
control and programming of the frequency converter. The The built-in DC coils (T2/T4) and PFC (S2) produce a high
LCP is detachable. With the installation kit option, the LCP power factor, minimizing the imposed load on the mains
can be installed up to 3 m (9.8 ft) from the frequency supply.
converter in a front panel. Pulse input/incremental encoder
NLCP An external, digital pulse transmitter used for feeding back
The numerical local control panel interface for control and information on motor speed. The encoder is used in
programming of the frequency converter. The display is applications where great accuracy in speed control is
numerical and the panel is used to show process values. required.
The NLCP has storing and copy functions. RCD
GLCP Residual current device.
The graphic local control panel interface for control and Set-up
programming of the frequency converter. The display is Save parameter settings in 4 set-ups. Change among the 4
graphic and the panel is used to show process values. The parameter set-ups and edit 1 set-up while this set-up is
GLCP has storing and copy functions. inactive.
lsb SFAVM
Least significant bit. Acronym describing the switching pattern stator flux-
msb oriented asynchronous vector modulation.
Most significant bit. Slip compensation
MCM The frequency converter compensates for the motor slip by
Short for mille circular mil, an American measuring unit for giving the frequency a supplement that follows the
cable cross-section. 1 MCM = 0.5067 mm2. measured motor load, keeping the motor speed almost
constant.
On-line/off-line parameters
Changes to on-line parameters are activated immediately Smart logic control (SLC)
after the data value is changed. To activate changes to off- The SLC is a sequence of user-defined actions executed
line parameters, press [OK]. when the smart logic controller evaluates the associated
user-defined events as true (Parameter group 13-** Smart
Process PID
Logic Control).
The PID control maintains speed, pressure, and
temperature by adjusting the output frequency to match STW
the varying load. Status word.
PCD THD
Process control data. Total harmonic distortion states the total contribution of
harmonic distortion.
PFC
Power factor correction. Thermistor
A temperature-dependent resistor placed where the
temperature is monitored (frequency converter or motor).

Introduction VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
1 1 Trip 1.5.1 CE Mark

Trip is a state entered in fault situations. Examples of fault
situations: The CE mark (Communauté européenne) indicates that the
• The frequency converter is subject to an over product manufacturer conforms to all applicable EU
voltage. directives.
• The frequency converter protects the motor,

The EU directives applicable to the design and
process, or mechanism.
manufacture of frequency converters are:
Restart is prevented until the cause of the fault has • The Low Voltage Directive.
disappeared, and the trip state is canceled by activating
reset or, in some cases, by being programmed to reset • The EMC Directive.
automatically. Do not use trip for personal safety. • The Machinery Directive (for units with an
integrated safety function).
Trip lock
Trip lock is a state entered in fault situations when the The CE mark is intended to eliminate technical barriers to
frequency converter is protecting itself and requiring free trade between the EC and EFTA states inside the ECU.
physical intervention. For example, a short circuit on the The CE mark does not regulate the quality of the product.
output triggers a trip lock. A locked trip can only be Technical specifications cannot be deduced from the CE
canceled by cutting off mains, removing the cause of the mark.
fault, and reconnecting the frequency converter. Restart is
prevented until the trip state is canceled by activating 1.5.2 Low Voltage Directive
reset or, sometimes, by being programmed to reset
automatically. Do not use trip lock for personal safety. Frequency converters are classified as electronic
VT characteristics components and must be CE labeled in accordance with
Variable torque characteristics used for pumps and fans. the Low Voltage Directive. The directive applies to all
electrical equipment in the 50–1000 V AC and the 75–
VVC+
1500 V DC voltage ranges.
If compared with standard voltage/frequency ratio control,
voltage vector control (VVC+) improves the dynamics and
The directive mandates that the equipment design must
stability, both when the speed reference is changed and in
ensure the safety and health of people and livestock, and
relation to the load torque.
the preservation of material by ensuring the equipment is
60° AVM properly installed, maintained, and used as intended.
Refer to the switching pattern 60° asynchronous vector Danfoss CE labels comply with the Low Voltage Directive,
modulation. and Danfoss provides a declaration of conformity at
1.4 Document and Software Version request.
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All 1.5.3 EMC Directive
suggestions for improvement are welcome. Table 1.2 shows
the document version and the corresponding software Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) means that electro-
version. magnetic interference between pieces of equipment does
not hinder their performance. The basic protection
Software requirement of the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU states that
Edition Remarks
version devices that generate electromagnetic interference (EMI) or
More information for POWERLINK and whose operation could be affected by EMI must be
MG07B3 1.3
software update. designed to limit the generation of electromagnetic
interference and shall have a suitable degree of immunity
Table 1.2 Document and Software Version
to EMI when properly installed, maintained, and used as
intended.
1.5 Approvals and Certifications
Frequency converters are designed in compliance with the A frequency converter can be used as standalone device or
directives described in this section. as part of a more complex installation. Devices in either of
these cases must bear the CE mark. Systems must not be
CE marked but must comply with the basic protection
requirements of the EMC directive.

1.5.4 UL Compliance 1 1
UL-listed
Illustration 1.2 UL
Applied standards and compliance for STO

Using STO on terminals 37 and 38 requires fulfillment of all
provisions for safety including relevant laws, regulations,
and guidelines. The integrated STO function complies with
the following standards:
• IEC/EN 61508:2010, SIL2
• IEC/EN 61800-5-2:2007, SIL2
• IEC/EN 62061:2015, SILCL of SIL2
• EN ISO 13849-1:2015, Category 3 PL d
Frequency converters can be subject to regional and/or
national export control regulations.
An ECCN number is used to classify all frequency

converters that are subject to export control regulations.
The ECCN number is provided in the documents

accompanying the frequency converter.
In case of re-export, it is the responsibility of the exporter

to ensure compliance with the relevant export control
regulations.
1.6 Safety
Frequency converters contain high-voltage components
and have the potential for fatal injury if handled
improperly. Only qualified personnel are allowed to install
and operate the equipment. Do not attempt repair work
without first removing power from the frequency converter
and waiting the designated duration of time for stored
electrical energy to dissipate.
Refer to the operating instructions shipped with the unit,

and available online for:
• Discharge time.
• Detailed safety instructions and warnings.
Strict adherence to safety precautions and notices is
mandatory for safe operation of the frequency converter.

Product Overview VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
2 Product Overview
2 2
2.1 Enclosure Size Overview
Enclosure size depends on power range. For details about dimensions, refer to chapter 7.13 Enclosure Sizes, Power Ratings,
and Dimensions.
Enclosure K1 K2 K3 K4 K5
size
130BA870.10
130BA809.10
130BA810.10
130BA810.10
130BA810.10
Enclosure
IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20 IP20
protection1)
Power
range
[kW (hp)] 0.37–2.2 (0.5–3.0) 3.0–5.5 (5.0–7.5) 7.5 (10) 11–15 (15–20) 18.5–22 (25–30)
3-phase
380–480 V
Power
range
[kW (hp)] 0.37–1.5 (0.5–2.0) 2.2 (3.0) 3.7 (5.0) – –
3-phase
200–240 V
Power
range
[kW (hp)]
0.37–1.5 (0.5–2.0) 2.2 (3.0) – – –
single-
phase
200–240 V
Table 2.1 Enclosure Sizes

1) IP21 is available for some variants of VLT® Midi Drive FC 280. With IP21 kit options mounted, all power sizes can be IP21.
Enclosure size is used throughout this guide whenever procedures or components differ between frequency converters
based on physical size.
Find the enclosure size using the following steps:

1. Obtain the following information from the type code on the nameplate. Refer to Illustration 2.1.
1a Product group and frequency converter series (characters 1–6), for example FC 280.
1b Power rating (characters 7–10), for example PK37.
1c Voltage rating (phases and mains) (characters 11–12), for example T4.
2. Within Table 2.2, find the power rating and voltage rating, and look up the enclosure size of FC 280.

Product Overview Design Guide
130BF709.10
1 2 3
VLT Midi Drive

www.danfoss.com
2 2
T/C: FC-280PK37T4E20H1BXCXXXSXXXXAX
P/N: 134U2184 S/N: 000000G000
0.37kW 0.5HP
IN: 3x380-480V 50/60Hz, 1.2/1.0A
OUT: 3x0-Vin 0-500Hz, 1.2/1.1A www.tuv.com
IP20 ID 0600000000
MADE IN
Danfoss A/S, 6430 Nordborg, Denmark DENMARK
Enclosure: See manual

R
US LISTED 5AF3 E358502 IND.CONT.EQ.
CAUTION / ATTENTION:
See manual for special condition/mains fuse
Voir manual de conditions speciales/fusibles
WARNING / AVERTISSEMENT:
Stored charge, wait 4 min.
Charge résiduelle, attendez 4 min.
1 Product group and frequency converter series

2 Power rating
3 Voltage rating (phases and mains)
Illustration 2.1 Using the Nameplate to Find the Enclosure Size
Power rating in Power Voltage rating in Frequency

Phases and mains voltage Enclosure size
nameplate [kW (hp)] nameplate converter
PK37 0.37 (0.5)
PK55 0.55 (0.75)
PK75 0.75 (1.0)
K1 K1T4
P1K1 1.1 (1.5)
P1K5 1.5 (2.0)
P2K2 2.2 (3.0)
P3K0 3 (4.0)
T4 3-phase 380–480 V
P4K0 4 (5.0) K2 K2T4
P5K5 5.5 (7.5)
P7K5 7.5 (10) K3 K3T4
P11K 11 (15)
K4 K4T4
P15K 15 (20)
P18K 18.5 (25)
K5 K5T4
P22K 22 (30)
PK37 0.37 (0.5)
PK55 0.55 (0.75)
PK75 0.75 (1.0) K1 K1T2
P1K1 1.1 (1.5) T2 3-phase 200–240 V
P1K5 1.5 (2.0)
P2K2 2.2 (3.0) K2 K2T2
P3K7 3.7 (5.0) K3 K3T2
PK37 0.37 (0.5)
PK55 0.55 (0.75)
PK75 0.75 (1.0) K1 K1S2
S2 Single phase 200–240 V
P1K1 1.1 (1.5)
P1K5 1.5 (2.0)
P2K2 2.2 (3.0) K2 K2S2
Table 2.2 Enclosure Size of FC 280

2.2 Electrical Installation

This section describes how to wire the frequency converter.
2 2
130BE202.18
RFI
91 (L1/N) (U) 96
Power 92 (L2/L) (V) 97
input 93 (L3) (W) 98
95 PE (PE) 99
Motor
Switch mode
power supply 1)
(-DC) 88 5)
10 V DC 24 V DC (+DC/R+) 89
5)
Brake
15 mA 100 mA resistor
50 (+10 V OUT) + - + -
+10 V DC (R-) 81
0−10 V DC 53 (A IN) 2)
Relay 1
03
0−10 V DC 54 (A IN) 250 V AC, 3 A
0/4−20 mA 02
55 (COM digital/analog I/O) 01
12 (+24 V OUT)
13 (+24 V OUT)
P 5-00
24 V (NPN)
18 (D IN) 0 V (PNP)
24 V (NPN)
19 (D IN) 0 V (PNP) (A OUT) 42 Analog output
0/4−20 mA
24 V (NPN)
27 (D IN/OUT) 0 V (PNP)
3)
24 V ON = Terminated
1 2
ON
OFF = Open
0V 5V
24 V (NPN)
29 (D IN) 0 V (PNP)
S801 0V
RS485
(N RS485) 69 RS485
24 V (NPN) interface
32 (D IN) 0 V (PNP) (P RS485) 68
24 V (NPN)
33 (D IN) 0V (COM RS485) 61
0 V (PNP)
(PNP) = Source
37 (STO1)4) (NPN) = Sink
38 (STO2)4)
Illustration 2.2 Basic Wiring Schematic Drawing
A = Analog, D = Digital
1) Built-in brake chopper is only available on 3-phase units.
2) Terminal 53 can also be used as digital input.
3) Switch S801 (bus terminal) can be used to enable termination on the RS485 port (terminals 68 and 69).
4) Refer to chapter 4 Safe Torque Off (STO) for the correct STO wiring.
5) The S2 (single-phase 200–240 V) frequency converter does not support load sharing application.

130BF228.10
6
2 2
7
8
9
10
11
1 12
90
13
2 14
3
15
u
4
v 16
4
w
4 PE
L1 17
L2
L3
PE
18
1 PLC 10 Mains cable (unshielded)

2 Minimum 16 mm2 (6 AWG) equalizing cable 11 Output contactor, and so on.
3 Control cables 12 Cable insulation stripped
4 Minimum 200 mm (656 ft) between control cables, motor 13 Common ground busbar. Follow local and national
cables, and mains cables. requirements for cabinet grounding.
5 Mains supply 14 Brake resistor
6 Bare (unpainted) surface 15 Metal box
7 Star washers 16 Connection to motor
8 Brake cable (shielded) 17 Motor
9 Motor cable (shielded) 18 EMC cable gland
Illustration 2.3 Typical Electrical Connection

2.2.1 Motor Connection
130BD531.10
2 2 WARNING V
W
98
INDUCED VOLTAGE U 97
96
Induced voltage from output motor cables that run
together can charge equipment capacitors, even when
the equipment is turned off and locked out. Failure to
run output motor cables separately or use shielded
cables could result in death or serious injury.
• Run output motor cables separately.
• Use shielded cables.
• Comply with local and national electrical codes

for cable sizes. For maximum cable sizes, see
chapter 7.1 Electrical Data.
• Follow motor manufacturer wiring requirements.
• Motor wiring knockouts or access panels are
provided at the base of IP21 (NEMA type 1) units.
• Do not wire a starting or pole-changing device
(for example Dahlander motor or slip ring
induction motor) between the frequency Illustration 2.4 Motor Connection
converter and the motor.
Procedure
The mains, motor, and grounding connection for single-
1. Strip a section of the outer cable insulation.
phase and 3-phase frequency converters are shown in
Recommended length is 10–15 mm (0.4–0.6 in).
Illustration 2.5, Illustration 2.6, and Illustration 2.7, respec-
2. Position the stripped cable under the cable clamp tively. Actual configurations vary with unit types and
to establish mechanical fixation and electrical optional equipment.
contact between the cable shield and ground.
3. Connect the ground cable to the nearest NOTICE
grounding terminal in accordance with the In motors without phase insulation, paper, or other
grounding instructions provided in chapter insulation reinforcement suitable for operation with
Grounding in the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Operating voltage supply, use a sine-wave filter on the output of
Guide. See Illustration 2.4. the frequency converter.
4. Connect the 3-phase motor wiring to terminals
96 (U), 97 (V), and 98 (W), as shown in
Illustration 2.4.
5. Tighten the terminals in accordance with the
information provided in chapter 7.7 Connection
Tightening Torques.

130BE804.10
130BE232.11
2 2
Illustration 2.5 Mains, Motor, and Grounding Connection for Illustration 2.7 Mains, Motor, and Grounding Connection for 3-
Single-phase Units (K1, K2) phase Units (K4, K5)
2.2.2 AC Mains Connection

130BE231.11
• Size the wiring based on the input current of the

frequency converter. For maximum wire sizes, see
chapter 7.1 Electrical Data.
• Comply with local and national electrical codes
for cable sizes.
Procedure
1. Connect the AC input power cables to terminals
N and L for single-phase units (see
Illustration 2.5), or to terminals L1, L2, and L3 for
3-phase units (see Illustration 2.6 and
Illustration 2.7).
2. Depending on the configuration of the
equipment, connect the input power to the
mains input terminals or the input disconnect.
3. Ground the cable in accordance with the
grounding instructions in chapter Grounding in
the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Operating Guide.
4. When supplied from an isolated mains source (IT
mains or floating delta) or TT/TN-S mains with a
Illustration 2.6 Mains, Motor, and Grounding Connection for 3- grounded leg (grounded delta), ensure that the
phase Units (K1, K2, K3) RFI filter screw is removed. Removing the RFI
screw prevents damage to the DC link and
reduces ground capacity currents in accordance
with IEC 61800-3 (see Illustration 7.13, the RFI
screw locates on the side of the frequency
converter).

2.2.3 Control Terminal Types Terminal Parameter

Default
Description
setting
2 2 Illustration 2.8 shows the removable frequency converter Parameter 5-13 [14] Jog Digital input.
connectors. Terminal functions and default settings are 29 Terminal 29
summarized in Table 2.3 and Table 2.4. Digital Input
Parameter 5-14
[0] No
32 Terminal 32 Digital input, 24 V
130BE212.10
operation
Digital Input encoder. Terminal
Parameter 5-15 33 can be used for
[0] No pulse input.
33 Terminal 33
1 2 operation
Digital Input
Functional safety
37, 38 – STO
inputs.
3
Analog inputs/outputs
Programmable
Illustration 2.8 Control Terminal Locations analog output. The
analog signal is 0–
Parameter 6-91 20 mA or 4–
[0] No
1 2
42 Terminal 42 20 mA at a
operation
130BE214.10
37 38 12 13 18 19 27 29 32 33 61 68 69
Analog Output maximum of
500 Ω. Can also
be configured as
digital outputs.
3
10 V DC analog
42 53 54 50 55
supply voltage.
15 mA maximum
50 – +10 V DC
commonly used
Illustration 2.9 Terminal Numbers
for potentiometer
or thermistor.
Analog input. Only
See chapter 7.6 Control Input/Output and Control Data for Parameter voltage mode is
terminal ratings details. 53 group 6-1* – supported. It can
Analog input 53 also be used as
Default digital input.
Terminal Parameter Description
setting Analog input.
Parameter
Digital I/O, pulse I/O, encoder Selectable
54 group 6-2* –
24 V DC supply between voltage
Analog input 54
voltage. Maximum or current mode.
12, 13 – +24 V DC output current is Common for
100 mA for all 55 – – digital and analog
24 V loads. inputs.
Parameter 5-10
18 Terminal 18 [8] Start Table 2.3 Terminal Descriptions - Digital Inputs/Outputs,
Digital Input Analog Inputs/Outputs
Digital inputs.
Parameter 5-11
19 Terminal 19 [10] Reversing
Digital Input
Parameter 5-01
Terminal 27 Selectable for
Mode either digital
Parameter 5-12 input, digital
27 Terminal 27 output, or pulse
Digital Input DI [2] Coast output. The
Parameter 5-30 inverse default setting is
Terminal 27 DO [0] No digital input.
Digital Output operation

2.2.4 Wiring to Control Terminals

Default
Terminal Parameter Description
setting
Serial communication
Control terminal connectors can be unplugged from the
frequency converter for ease of installation, as shown in 2 2
Integrated RC filter Illustration 2.8.
for cable shield.
ONLY for
For details about STO wiring, refer to chapter 4 Safe Torque
61 – – connecting the
Off (STO).
shield when
experiencing EMC
problems. NOTICE
Parameter Keep control cables as short as possible and separate
68 (+) group 8-3* FC – RS485 interface. A them from high-power cables to minimize interference.
port settings control card switch
is provided for
Parameter 1. Loosen the screws for the terminals.
termination
69 (-) group 8-3* FC – 2. Insert sleeved control cables into the slots.
resistance.
port settings
3. Fasten the screws for the terminals.
Relays
Form C relay 4. Ensure that the contact is firmly established and
output. These not loose. Loose control wiring can be the source
relays are in of equipment faults or less than optimal
various locations operation.
depending on the See chapter 7.5 Cable Specifications for control terminal
Parameter 5-40 [1] Control frequency cable sizes and chapter 3 Application Examples for typical
01, 02, 03
Function Relay Ready converter configu- control cable connections.
ration and size.
Usable for AC or
DC voltage and
resistive or
inductive loads.
Table 2.4 Terminal Descriptions - Serial Communication

2.3 Control Structures works for 2 directions. The torque is calculated

from the internal current measurement in the
A frequency converter rectifies AC voltage from mains into frequency converter.
2 2 DC voltage. Then the DC voltage is converted into an AC
Speed/torque reference
current with a variable amplitude and frequency.
The reference to these controls can be either a single
reference or the sum of various references including
The motor is supplied with variable voltage/current and relatively scaled references. Reference handling is explained
frequency, enabling infinitely variable speed control of 3- in detail in chapter 2.4 Reference Handling.
phased standard AC motors and permanent magnet
synchronous motors. Process control
There are 2 types of process control:
2.3.1 Control Modes • Process closed-loop control, which runs speed
open-loop to control the motor internally, is a
The frequency converter controls either the speed or the basic process PID controller.
torque on the motor shaft. The frequency converter also • Extended PID speed open-loop control, which
controls the process for some applications which use also runs speed open-loop to control the motor
process data as reference or feedback, for example, internally, extends the function of the basic
temperature and pressure. Setting parameter 1-00 Configu- process PID controller by adding more functions.
ration Mode determines the type of control. For example, feed forward control, clamping,
reference/feedback filter, and gain scaling.
Speed control
There are 2 types of speed control:
• Speed open-loop control, which does not require
any feedback from the motor (sensorless).
• Speed closed-loop PID control, which requires a
speed feedback to an input. A properly optimized
speed closed-loop control has higher accuracy
than a speed open-loop control.
Select which input to use as speed PID feedback in
parameter 7-00 Speed PID Feedback Source.
Torque control
The torque control function is used in applications where
the torque on motor output shaft controls the application
as tension control. Select [2] Torque closed loop or [4]
Torque open loop in parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode.
Torque setting is done by setting an analog, digital, or bus-
controlled reference. When running torque control, it is
recommended to run a full AMA procedure, because
correct motor data is important in achieving optimal
performance.
• Closed loop in VVC+ mode. This function is used
in applications with low to medium dynamic
variation of shaft and offers excellent
performance in all 4 quadrants and at all motor
speeds. The speed feedback signal is mandatory.
Ensure that the encoder resolution is at least
1024 PPR, and the shield cable of the encoder is
properly grounded, because the accuracy of the
speed feedback signal is important. Tune
parameter 7-06 Speed PID Lowpass Filter Time to
get the best speed feedback signal.
• Open loop in VVC+ mode. The function is used in
mechanically robust applications, but the
accuracy is limited. Open-loop torque function

2.3.2 Control Principle
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 is a general-purpose frequency converter for variable speed applications. The control principle is
based on VVC+.
2 2
FC 280 frequency converters can handle asynchronous motors and permanent magnet synchronous motors up to 22 kW
(30 hp).
The current-sensing principle in FC 280 frequency converters is based on the current measurement by a resistor in the DC
link. The ground fault protection and short circuit behavior are handled by the same resistor.
130BD974.10
Brake resistor
R+ R-
Load sharing + 82 81
89(+)
L1 91
L2 92
Inrush U 96
L3 93
V 97
M
W 98
RFI switch
Load sharing -
88(-)
Illustration 2.10 Control Diagram
2.3.3 Control Structure in VVC+
P 4-19
130BD371.10
Max. output freq.
P 1-00 P 1-00
P 4-14
Config. mode Config. mode
Motor speed +f max.
high limit (Hz)
High P 3-** Motor
controller
Ref.
Ramp -f max.
Low
+ P 4-12
P 4-19
S Process Motor speed
Max. output freq.
_ low limit (Hz)
P 7-0* +f max.
P 7-20 Process feedback + Speed Motor

1 source S PID controller
P 7-22 Process feedback _
2 source -f max.
P 7-00 Speed PID
feedback source
Illustration 2.11 Control Structure in VVC+ Open-loop Configurations and Closed-loop Configurations
In the configuration shown in Illustration 2.11, parameter 1-01 Motor Control Principle is set to [1] VVC+ and
parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode is set to [0] Speed open loop. The resulting reference from the reference handling system

is received and fed through the ramp limitation and speed limitation before being sent to the motor control. The output of
the motor control is then limited by the maximum frequency limit.
2 2 If parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode is set to [1] Speed closed loop, the resulting reference is passed from the ramp
limitation and speed limitation into a speed PID control. The speed PID control parameters are in parameter group 7-0*
Speed PID Ctrl. The resulting reference from the speed PID control is sent to the motor control limited by the frequency limit.
Select [3] Process in parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode to use the process PID control for closed-loop control of speed or
pressure in the controlled application. The process PID parameters are in parameter groups 7-2* Process Ctrl. Feedb and 7-3*
Process PID Ctrl.

2.3.4 Internal Current Control in VVC+

Mode
The frequency converter features an integral current limit 2 2

control. This feature is activated when the motor current,
and thus the torque, is higher than the torque limits set in
parameter 4-16 Torque Limit Motor Mode,
parameter 4-17 Torque Limit Generator Mode, and
parameter 4-18 Current Limit.
When the frequency converter is at the current limit during
motor operation or regenerative operation, the frequency
converter tries to get below the preset torque limits as
quickly as possible without losing control of the motor.
2.3.5 Local (Hand On) and Remote (Auto

On) Control
Operate the frequency converter manually via the local

control panel (graphic LCP or numerical LCP) or remotely
via analog/digital inputs or fieldbus.
Start and stop the frequency converter by pressing the
[Hand On] and [Reset] keys on the LCP. Set-up is required
via the following parameters:
• Parameter 0-40 [Hand on] Key on LCP.

• Parameter 0-44 [Off/Reset] Key on LCP.
• Parameter 0-42 [Auto on] Key on LCP.
Reset alarms via the [Reset] key or via a digital input, when
the terminal is programmed to Reset.
130BP046.10
Hand Auto
Off Reset
on on
Illustration 2.12 GLCP Control Keys

130BB893.10
Hand Off Auto

On Reset On
Illustration 2.13 NLCP Control Keys
Local reference forces the configuration mode to open

loop, independent of the setting in parameter 1-00 Configu-
ration Mode.
Local reference is restored when the frequency converter

powers down.

2.4 Reference Handling

Local reference
2 2 The local reference is active when the frequency converter is operated with [Hand On] active. Adjust the reference by [▲]/[▼]
and [◄/[►].
Remote reference
The reference handling system for calculating the remote reference is shown in Illustration 2.14.
130BD374.10
Relative scaling ref.
No function
P 3-18
Analog ref.
Pulse ref.
Local bus ref.

DigiPot
P 3-14
Preset relative ref.
P 3-00 P 1-00
(0) Ref./feedback range Configuration mode
(1)
(2) P 5-1x(19)/P 5-1x(20)

(3) Speed
Freeze ref./Freeze output open/closed loop
Preset ref.
(4)
P 3-10
Scale to
(5) -max ref./ Hz
P 5-1x(28)/P 5-1x(29) +max ref.
(6) 100%
Input command:
(7) Catch up/ slow down
-100% Torque P 16-01
Y Remote
Relative Catch up/ ref.
P 3-04 Scale to
X+X*Y slow Nm
(0) X
/100 down
max ref.
P 3-12 %
No function (1)
D1 Catchup Slowdown
value Process
Analog ref. P 5-1x(15) %
Preset '1'
Ref.resource 1
External '0' min ref. Scale to

Pulse ref. process
P 3-15
±100% unit
Local bus ref. Freeze ref.
&
DigiPot increase/
decrease
ref.
P 5-1x(21)/P 5-1x(22)
Speed up/ speed down
No function
Analog ref. P 16-02

Ref. resource 2
200% Ref. in %
Pulse ref.
P 3-16
Local bus ref. -200%
DigiPot
No function
Analog ref.
Ref. resource 3
Pulse ref.
P 3-17
Local bus ref.

DigiPot
Illustration 2.14 Remote Reference

The remote reference is calculated once in every scan 2.4.1 Reference Limits
interval and initially consists of 2 types of reference
inputs:
1. X (the external reference): A sum (see
Parameter 3-00 Reference Range, parameter 3-02 Minimum
Reference, and parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference define 2 2
parameter 3-04 Reference Function) of up to 4 the allowed range of the sum of all references. The sum of
externally selected references, comprising any all references is clamped when necessary. The relation
combination (determined by the setting of between the resulting reference (after clamping) and the
parameter 3-15 Reference 1 Source, sum of all references are shown in Illustration 2.15 and
parameter 3-16 Reference 2 Source, and Illustration 2.16.
parameter 3-17 Reference 3 Source) of a fixed
preset reference (parameter 3-10 Preset Reference),
P 3-00 Reference Range= [0] Min-Max
130BA184.10
variable analog references, variable digital pulse
references, and various fieldbus references in any Resulting reference
unit the frequency converter is monitoring ([Hz],
[RPM], [Nm], and so on).
2. Y (the relative reference): A sum of 1 fixed preset P 3-03
reference (parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference)
Forward
and 1 variable analog reference
(parameter 3-18 Relative Scaling Reference
P 3-02
Resource) in [%].
The 2 types of reference inputs are combined in the
following formula:
Sum of all
Remote reference=X+X*Y/100%.
-P 3-02 references
If relative reference is not used, set parameter 3-18 Relative
Scaling Reference Resource to [0] No function and
Reverse
parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference to 0%. The digital
-P 3-03
inputs on the frequency converter can activate both the
catch up/slow down function and the freeze reference
function. The functions and parameters are described in Illustration 2.15 Sum of All References When Reference Range
the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide. is Set to 0
The scaling of analog references is described in parameter
groups 6-1* Analog Input 53 and 6-2* Analog Input 54, and
the scaling of digital pulse references is described in
130BA185.10
P 3-00 Reference Range =[1]-Max-Max
parameter group 5-5* Pulse Input.
Reference limits and ranges are set in parameter group 3-0* Resulting reference
Reference Limits.
P 3-03
Sum of all
references
-P 3-03
Illustration 2.16 Sum of All References When Reference Range

is Set to 1
The value of parameter 3-02 Minimum Reference cannot be

set to less than 0, unless parameter 1-00 Configuration
Mode is set to [3] Process. In that case, the following
relations between the resulting reference (after clamping)
and the sum of all references are as shown in
Illustration 2.17.

2.4.3 Scaling of Analog and Pulse
130BA186.11
P 3-00 Reference Range= [0] Min to Max
References and Feedback
2 2 Resulting reference
References and feedback are scaled from analog and pulse
inputs in the same way. The only difference is that a
reference above or below the specified minimum and
P 3-03 maximum endpoints (P1 and P2 in Illustration 2.18) are
clamped while feedbacks above or below are not.
Resource output
130BD431.10
Sum of all [Hz]
P 3-02 references
High reference/
feedback value 50 P2
Illustration 2.17 Sum of All References When Minimum

Reference is Set to a Minus Value
2.4.2 Scaling of Preset References and Bus Low reference/ P1

References feedback value
Resource input
Preset references are scaled according to the following 0 1 8 10

[V]
rules: Terminal X
• When parameter 3-00 Reference Range is set to [0] high
Illustration 2.18 Minimum and Maximum Endpoints
Min–Max, 0% reference equals 0 [unit] where unit
can be any unit, for example RPM, m/s, and bar.
100% reference equals the maximum (absolute
value of parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference,
absolute value of parameter 3-02 Minimum
Reference).
• When parameter 3-00 Reference Range is set to [1]
-Max–+Max, 0% reference equals 0 [unit], and
100% reference equals maximum reference.
Bus references are scaled according to the following
rules:
Min–Max, 0% reference equals minimum
reference and 100% reference equals maximum
reference.
-Max–+Max, -100% reference equals -maximum
reference, and 100% reference equals maximum
reference.

The endpoints P1 and P2 are defined in Table 2.5 depending on the choice of input.
Input Analog 53
voltage mode
Analog 54
voltage mode
Analog 54
current mode
Pulse input 29 Pulse input 33
2 2
P1=(Minimum input value, minimum reference value)
Minimum reference value Parameter 6-14 Te Parameter 6-24 Te Parameter 6-24 Ter Parameter 5-52 Ter Parameter 5-57 Term. 33
rminal 53 Low rminal 54 Low minal 54 Low Ref./ m. 29 Low Ref./ Low Ref./Feedb. Value
Ref./Feedb. Value Ref./Feedb. Value Feedb. Value Feedb. Value
Minimum input value Parameter 6-10 Te Parameter 6-20 Te Parameter 6-22 Ter Parameter 5-50 Ter Parameter 5-55 Term. 33
rminal 53 Low rminal 54 Low minal 54 Low m. 29 Low Low Frequency [Hz]
Voltage [V] Voltage [V] Current [mA] Frequency [Hz]
P2=(Maximum input value, maximum reference value)
Maximum reference value Parameter 6-15 Te Parameter 6-25 Te Parameter 6-25 Ter Parameter 5-53 Ter Parameter 5-58 Term. 33
rminal 53 High rminal 54 High minal 54 High Ref./ m. 29 High Ref./ High Ref./Feedb. Value
Ref./Feedb. Value Ref./Feedb. Value Feedb. Value Feedb. Value
Maximum input value Parameter 6-11 Te Parameter 6-21 Te Parameter 6-23 Ter Parameter 5-51 Ter Parameter 5-56 Term. 33
rminal 53 High rminal 54 High minal 54 High m. 29 High High Frequency [Hz]
Voltage [V] Voltage [V] Current [mA] Frequency [Hz]
Table 2.5 P1 and P2 Endpoints
2.4.4 Dead Band Around Zero
Sometimes, the reference (in rare cases also the feedback) should have a dead band around 0 to ensure that the machine is
stopped when the reference is near 0.
To make the dead band active and to set the amount of dead band, do the following:
• Set either the minimum reference value (see Table 2.5 for relevant parameter) or maximum reference value at 0. In
other words, either P1 or P2 must be on the X-axis in Illustration 2.19.
• Ensure that both points defining the scaling graph are in the same quadrant.
P1 or P2 defines the size of the dead band as shown in Illustration 2.19.
Resource output
130BD446.10
Quadrant 2 Quadrant 1
[Hz] or “No unit”
High reference/feedback 50 P2
value forward
P1
Resource input
Low reference/feedback 0
[mA]
value 1 16 20
Terminal X high
Terminal low
-50 reverse
Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4
Illustration 2.19 Size of Dead Band

Case 1: Positive reference with dead band, digital input to trigger reverse, part I
Illustration 2.20 shows how reference input with limits inside minimum to maximum limits clamps.
2 2 General Reference
130BD454.10
General Motor
parameters: parameters:
Limited to: -200%- +200%
Reference Range: Min - Max Motor speed direction:Both directions
Minimum Reference: 0 Hz (0,0%) (-40 Hz- +40 Hz)
Motor speed Low limit: 0 Hz
Maximum Reference: 20 Hz (100,0%) Motor speed high limit: 8 Hz
Analog input 53
Low reference 0 Hz Ext. reference Reference Limited to:
+
High reference 20 Hz Range: algorithm
0%- +100%
Low voltage 1 V 0.0% (0 Hz)
Ext. Reference (0 Hz- +20 Hz)
High voltage 10 V 100.0% (20 Hz)
Absolute
0 Hz 1 V
Ext. source 1
20 Hz 10V Reference
Range:
Range:
0.0% (0 Hz) Reference is scaled
according to min 0.0% (0 Hz)
100.0% (20 Hz)
max reference giving a 100.0% (20 Hz)
speed.!!!
Dead band
Hz
20
Scale to Hz
speed 20
V
1 10
V
1 10
Speed
setpoint
Range: -20
Digital input 19 -20 Hz
Digital input Low No reversing +20 Hz
High Reversing
Limits Speed Setpoint

according to min max speed.!!!
Motor PID
Motor Range:
control -8 Hz Motor
+8 Hz
Illustration 2.20 Clamping of Reference Input with Limits inside Minimum to Maximum

Case 2: Positive reference with dead band, digital input to trigger reverse, part II
Illustration 2.21 shows how reference input with limits outside -maximum to +maximum limits clamps to the input low and
high limits before adding to external reference, and how the external reference is clamped to -maximum to +maximum by
the reference algorithm. 2 2
130BD433.11
General Reference General Motor
parameters: parameters:
Limited to: -200%- +200%
Reference Range: -Max - Max Motor speed direction: Both directions
Minimum Reference: Don't care (-40 Hz- +40 Hz)
Motor speed Low limit: 0 Hz
Maximum Reference: 20 Hz (100.0%) Motor speed high limit: 10 Hz
Analog input 53
Low reference 0 Hz + Ext. reference Reference Limited to:
High reference 20 Hz Range: algorithm -100%- +100%
Ext. Reference Low voltage 1 V 0.0% (0 Hz) (-20 Hz- +20 Hz)
High voltage 10 V 150.0% (30 Hz)
Absolute
0 Hz 1 V Ext. source 1
30 Hz 10 V Reference
Range:
Range:
0.0% (0 Hz) Reference is scaled
150.0% (30 Hz) according to 0.0% (0 Hz)
max reference giving a 100.0% (20 Hz)
speed.!!!
Dead band
30 Hz
Scale to
speed 20 Hz
V
1 10
V
1 10
Speed
setpoint
Range: -20 Hz
Digital input 19 -20 Hz
Digital input Low No reversing +20 Hz
High Reversing
Limits Speed Setpoint

according to min max speed.!!!
Motor PID
Motor Range:
control –10 Hz Motor
+10 Hz
Illustration 2.21 Clamping of Reference Input with Limits outside -Maximum to +Maximum

2.5 PID Control

2.5.1 Speed PID Control
2 2
Parameter 1-01 Motor Control Principle
Parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode
U/f VVC+
[1] Speed closed loop Not available1) Active
Table 2.6 Control Configurations, Active Speed Control

1) Not available indicates that the specific mode is not available at all.
Parameter Description of function

Parameter 7-00 Speed PID Feedback Source Select from which input the speed PID gets its feedback.
Parameter 7-02 Speed PID Proportional Gain The higher the value, the quicker the control. However, too high a value may lead to
oscillations.
Parameter 7-03 Speed PID Integral Time Eliminates steady state speed error. Lower values mean quicker reaction. However, too low
a value may lead to oscillations.
Parameter 7-04 Speed PID Differentiation Time Provides a gain proportional to the rate of change of the feedback. A setting of 0 disables
the differentiator.
Parameter 7-05 Speed PID Diff. Gain Limit If there are quick changes in reference or feedback in a given application, which means
that the error changes swiftly, the differentiator may soon become too dominant. This is
because it reacts to changes in the error. The quicker the error changes, the stronger the
differentiator gain is. The differentiator gain can thus be limited to allow setting of the
reasonable differentiation time for slow changes and a suitably quick gain for quick
changes.
Parameter 7-06 Speed PID Lowpass Filter Time A low-pass filter that dampens oscillations on the feedback signal and improves steady
state performance. However, too long a filter time deteriorates the dynamic performance of
the speed PID control.
Practical settings of parameter 7-06 Speed PID Lowpass Filter Time taken from the number of
pulses per revolution on from encoder (PPR):
Encoder PPR Parameter 7-06 Speed PID Lowpass Filter
Time
512 10 ms
1024 5 ms
2048 2 ms
4096 1 ms
Table 2.7 Speed Control Parameters

Example of programming the speed control

In this example, the speed PID control is used to maintain a constant motor speed regardless of the changing load on the
motor. The required motor speed is set via a potentiometer connected to terminal 53. The speed range is 0–1500 RPM
corresponding to 0–10 V over the potentiometer. A switch connected to terminal 18 controls starting and stopping. The 2 2
speed PID monitors the actual RPM of the motor by using a 24 V (HTL) incremental encoder as feedback. The feedback
sensor is an encoder (1024 pulses per revolution) connected to terminals 32 and 33. The pulse frequency range to terminals
32 and 33 is 4 Hz–32 kHz.
L1
130BD372.11
L2
L3
N
PE
F1
12
91 92 93 95
27
L1 L2 L3 PE
18
50
53
55
U V W PE
32
33
96 97 98 99
M 24 Vdc
Illustration 2.22 Speed Control Programming
Follow the steps in Table 2.8 to program the speed control (see explanation of settings in the programming guide)
In Table 2.8, it is assumed that all other parameters and switches remain at their default setting.
Function Parameter number Setting

1) Make sure that the motor runs properly. Do the following:
Set the motor parameters using the data on the Parameter group 1-2* As specified by motor nameplate.
nameplate. Motor Data
Perform an AMA. Parameter 1-29 Automatic [1] Enable complete AMA
Motor Adaption (AMA)
2) Check that the motor is running and that the encoder is attached properly. Do the following:
Press [Hand On]. Check that the motor is running and note Set a positive reference.
the rotation direction (referred to as the positive direction).
3) Make sure that the frequency converter limits are set to safe values:
Set acceptable limits for the references. Parameter 3-02 Minimum 0
Reference
Parameter 3-03 Maximum 50
Reference
Check that the ramp settings are within frequency Parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Default setting
converter capabilities and allowed application operating Ramp Up Time
specifications. Parameter 3-42 Ramp 1 Default setting
Ramp Down Time

Set acceptable limits for the motor speed and frequency. Parameter 4-12 Motor 0 Hz
Speed Low Limit [Hz]
2 2
Parameter 4-14 Motor 50 Hz
Speed High Limit [Hz]
Parameter 4-19 Max 60 Hz
Output Frequency
4) Configure the speed control and select the motor control principle:
Activation of speed control Parameter 1-00 Configu- [1] Speed closed loop
ration Mode
Selection of motor control principle Parameter 1-01 Motor [1] VVC+
Control Principle
5) Configure and scale the reference to the speed control:
Set up analog input 53 as a reference source. Parameter 3-15 Reference 1 Not necessary (default)
Source
Scale analog input 53 0 Hz (0 V) to 50 Hz (10 V) Parameter group 6-1* Not necessary (default)
Analog Input 1
6) Configure the 24 V HTL encoder signal as feedback for the motor control and the speed control:
Set up digital input 32 and 33 as encoder inputs. Parameter 5-14 Terminal [82] Encoder input B
32 Digital Input
Parameter 5-15 Terminal [83] Encoder input A
33 Digital Input
Select terminal 32/33 as speed PID feedback. Parameter 7-00 Speed PID [1] 24 V Encoder
Feedback Source
7) Tune the speed control PID parameters:
Use the tuning guidelines when relevant or tune manually. Parameter group 7-0*
Speed PID Ctrl.
8) Finish:
Save the parameter setting to the LCP for safe keeping. Parameter 0-50 LCP Copy [1] All to LCP
Table 2.8 Programming Order for Speed PID Control

2.5.2 Process PID Control
The process PID control can be used to control application parameters that can be measured by a sensor (for example
pressure, temperature, flow) and affected by the connected motor through a pump, fan, or other connected devices. 2 2
Table 2.9 shows the control configurations in which the process control is possible. Refer to chapter 2.3 Control Structures to
see where the speed control is active.
Parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode Parameter 1-01 Motor Control Principle

U/f VVC+
[3] Process Process Process
Table 2.9 Control Configuration
NOTICE
The process control PID works under the default parameter setting, but tuning the parameters is recommended to
optimize the application control performance.
Process PID
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P 7-38
Feed forward 100%
Reference + 0%
Handling % [unit] % % 0%
_ [unit] [speed] To motor
PID Scale to
speed control
-100%
Feedback *(-1)
Handling 100%
% [unit]
-100%
P 7-30 P 4-10
normal/inverse Motor speed
direction
Illustration 2.23 Process PID Control Diagram

2.5.3 Process Control Relevant Parameters
2 2 Parameter Description of function

Parameter 7-20 Process CL Feedback 1 Resource Select from which source (analog or pulse input) the process PID gets its feedback.
Parameter 7-22 Process CL Feedback 2 Resource Optional: Determine if (and from where) the process PID gets an additional feedback
signal. If an additional feedback source is selected, the 2 feedback signals are added
before being used in the process PID control.
Parameter 7-30 Process PID Normal/ Inverse Under [0] Normal operation, the process control responds with an increase of the motor
Control speed if the feedback is lower than the reference. Under [1] Inverse operation, the process
control responds with a decreasing motor speed instead.
Parameter 7-31 Process PID Anti Windup The anti-windup function ensures that when either a frequency limit or a torque limit is
reached, the integrator is set to a gain that corresponds to the actual frequency. This
avoids integrating on an error that cannot be compensated for by a speed change. Press
[0] Off to disable this function.
Parameter 7-32 Process PID Start Speed In some applications, reaching the required speed/setpoint can take a long time. In such
applications, it may be an advantage to set a fixed motor speed from the frequency
converter before the process control is activated. Set a fixed motor speed by setting a
process PID start value (speed) in parameter 7-32 Process PID Start Speed.
Parameter 7-33 Process PID Proportional Gain The higher the value, the quicker the control. However, too large a value may lead to
oscillations.
Parameter 7-34 Process PID Integral Time Eliminates steady state speed error. A lower value means a quicker reaction. However, too
small a value may lead to oscillations.
Parameter 7-35 Process PID Differentiation Time Provides a gain proportional to the rate of feedback change. A setting of 0 disables the
differentiator.
Parameter 7-36 Process PID Diff. Gain Limit If there are quick changes in reference or feedback in a given application (which means
that the error changes swiftly), the differentiator may soon become too dominant. This is
because it reacts to changes in the error. The quicker the error changes, the stronger the
differentiator gain is. The differentiator gain can thus be limited to allow setting of the
reasonable differentiation time for slow changes.
Parameter 7-38 Process PID Feed Forward In applications where there is a good (and approximately linear) correlation between the
Factor process reference and the motor speed necessary for obtaining that reference, use the
feed forward factor to achieve better dynamic performance of the process PID control.
• Parameter 5-54 Pulse Filter Time Constant If there are oscillations of the current/voltage feedback signal, use a low-pass filter to
#29 (Pulse term. 29) dampen these oscillations. The pulse filter time constant represents the speed limit of the
ripples occurring on the feedback signal.
• Parameter 5-59 Pulse Filter Time Constant
Example: If the low-pass filter has been set to 0.1 s, the limit speed is 10 RAD/s (the
#33 (Pulse term. 33)
reciprocal of 0.1 s), corresponding to (10/(2 x π))=1.6 Hz. This means that the filter
• Parameter 6-16 Terminal 53 Filter Time dampens all currents/voltages that vary by more than 1.6 oscillations per second. The
Constant (Analog term 53) control is only carried out on a feedback signal that varies by a frequency (speed) of less
• Parameter 6-26 Terminal 54 Filter Time than 1.6 Hz.
Constant (Analog term. 54) The low-pass filter improves steady state performance, but selecting a too long filter time
deteriorates the dynamic performance of the process PID control.
Table 2.10 Process Control Parameters

2.5.4 Example of Process PID Control L1
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L2
L3
Illustration 2.24 is an example of a process PID control used
in a ventilation system:
N
PE
2 2
F1
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Cold air
100kW
Heat 13
91 92 93 95
generating
process 27
L1 L2 L3 PE
18
50
Temperature 53
W n °C
transmitter 55
U V W PE
Temperature
54
Fan speed
96 97 98 99 Transmitter
Heat
Illustration 2.24 Process PID Control in a Ventilation System
In a ventilation system, the temperature can be set from -5 M

3
to +35 °C (23–95 °F) with a potentiometer of 0–10 V. To
keep the set temperature constant, use the process control. Illustration 2.25 2-wire Transmitter
The control is inverse, which means that when the

temperature increases, the ventilation speed is increased as 1. Start/stop via the switch connected to terminal
well to generate more air. When the temperature drops, 18.
the speed is reduced. The transmitter used is a
2. Temperature reference via potentiometer (-5 to
temperature sensor with a working range of -10 to +40 °C
+35 °C (23–95 °F), 0–10 V DC) connected to
(14–104 °F), 4–20 mA.
terminal 53.
3. Temperature feedback via transmitter (-10 to
+40 °C (14–104 °F), 4–20 mA) connected to
terminal 54.
Function Parameter Setting
number
Initialize the frequency converter. Parameter 14-2 [2] Initialisation - make a power cycling - press reset.
2 Operation
Mode
1) Set motor parameters:
Set the motor parameters according to nameplate Parameter As stated on motor nameplate.
data. group 1-2*
Motor Data
Perform a full AMA. Parameter 1-29 [1] Enable complete AMA.
Automatic
Motor
Adaption
(AMA)
2) Check that motor is running in the correct direction.
When the motor is connected to the frequency converter with straight forward phase order as U-U; V-V; W-W, the motor shaft usually
turns clockwise seen into shaft end.
Press [Hand On]. Check the shaft direction by
applying a manual reference.


number
2 2
If the motor turns opposite of required direction: Parameter 4-10 Select correct motor shaft direction.
1. Change motor direction in Motor Speed
parameter 4-10 Motor Speed Direction. Direction
2. Turn off mains, and wait for DC link to

discharge.
3. Switch 2 of the motor phases.
Set configuration mode. Parameter 1-00 [3] Process.

Configuration
Mode
3) Set reference configuration, that is the range for reference handling. Set scaling of analog input in parameter group 6-** Analog In/Out.
Set reference/feedback units. Parameter 3-01 [60] °C Unit shown on display.
Set minimum reference (10 °C (50 °F)). Reference/ -5 °C (23 °F).
Set maximum reference (80 °C (176 °F)). Feedback Unit 35 °C (95 °F).
If the set value is determined from a preset value Parameter 3-02 [0] 35%.
(array parameter), set other reference sources to [0] Minimum Ref =
Par . 3 − 10 0
× Par . 3 − 03 − par . 3 − 02 = 24, 5° C
100
No Function. Reference
Parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference to parameter 3-18 Relative
Parameter 3-03
Scaling Reference Resource [0] = No Function.
Maximum
Reference
Parameter 3-10
Preset
Reference
4) Adjust limits for the frequency converter:
Set ramp times to an appropriate value as 20 s. Parameter 3-41 20 s
Ramp 1 Ramp 20 s
Up Time
Parameter 3-42
Ramp 1 Ramp
Down Time
Set minimum speed limits. Parameter 4-12 10 Hz
Set motor speed maximum limit. Motor Speed 50 Hz
Set maximum output frequency. Low Limit [Hz] 60 Hz
Parameter 4-14
Motor Speed
High Limit [Hz]
Parameter 4-19
Max Output
Frequency
Set parameter 6-19 Terminal 53 mode and parameter 6-29 Terminal 54 mode to voltage or current mode.
5) Scale analog inputs used for reference and feedback:


number
2 2
Set terminal 53 low voltage. Parameter 6-10 0V
Set terminal 53 high voltage. Terminal 53 10 V
Set terminal 54 low feedback value. Low Voltage -5 °C (23 °F)
Set terminal 54 high feedback value. Parameter 6-11 35 °C (95 °F)
Set feedback source. Terminal 53 [2] Analog input 54
High Voltage
Parameter 6-24
Terminal 54
Low Ref./Feedb.
Value
Parameter 6-25
Terminal 54
High Ref./
Feedb. Value
Parameter 7-20
Process CL
Feedback 1
Resource
6) Basic PID settings:
Process PID normal/inverse. Parameter 7-30 [0] Normal
Process PID
Normal/
Inverse Control
Process PID anti wind-up. Parameter 7-31 [1] On
Process PID
Anti Windup
Process PID start speed. Parameter 7-32 300 RPM
Process PID
Start Speed
Save parameters to LCP. Parameter 0-50 [1] All to LCP
LCP Copy
Table 2.11 Example of Process PID Control Set-up
2.5.5 Process Controller Optimization the integration time until the feedback signal
stabilizes, followed by an increase of 15–50%.
After configuring the basic settings as described in 4. Only use parameter 7-35 Process PID Differentiation
chapter 2.5.5 Programming Order, optimize the proportional Time for fast-acting systems (differentiation time).
gain, the integration time, and the differentiation time The typical value is 4 times the set integration
(parameter 7-33 Process PID Proportional Gain, time. Use the differentiator when the setting of
parameter 7-34 Process PID Integral Time, and the proportional gain and the integration time
parameter 7-35 Process PID Differentiation Time). In most has been fully optimized. Make sure that the
processes, complete the following procedure: lowpass filter dampens the oscillations on the
feedback signal sufficiently.
1. Start the motor.
NOTICE
2. Set parameter 7-33 Process PID Proportional Gain If necessary, start/stop can be activated several times to
to 0.3 and increase it until the feedback signal provoke a variation of the feedback signal.
again begins to vary continuously. Reduce the
value until the feedback signal has stabilized.
Lower the proportional gain by 40–60%.
3. Set parameter 7-34 Process PID Integral Time to
20 s and reduce the value until the feedback
signal again begins to vary continuously. Increase

2.5.6 Ziegler Nichols Tuning Method 4. Use Table 2.12 to calculate the necessary PID
control parameters.
2 2 To tune the PID controls of the frequency converter,

Danfoss recommends the Ziegler Nichols tuning method.
The process operator can do the final tuning of the control
iteratively to yield satisfactory control.
NOTICE y(t)
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Do not use the Ziegler Nichols Tuning method in
applications that could be damaged by the oscillations
created by marginally stable control settings.
The criteria for adjusting the parameters are based on

evaluating the system at the limit of stability rather than
on taking a step response. Increase the proportional gain
t
until observing continuous oscillations (as measured on
the feedback), that is, until the system becomes marginally
stable. The corresponding gain (Ku) is called the ultimate
gain and is the gain, at which the oscillation is obtained.
Pu
The period of the oscillation (Pu) (called the ultimate
period) is determined as shown in Illustration 2.26 and
should be measured when the amplitude of oscillation is Illustration 2.26 Marginally Stable System
small.
Type of Proportional Integral time Differentiation

1. Select only proportional control, meaning that
control gain time
the integral time is set to the maximum value,
while the differentiation time is set to 0. PI-control 0.45 x Ku 0.833 x Pu –
PID tight 0.6 x Ku 0.5 x Pu 0.125 x Pu
2. Increase the value of the proportional gain until
control
the point of instability is reached (sustained
PID some 0.33 x Ku 0.5 x Pu 0.33 x Pu
oscillations) and the critical value of gain, Ku, is
overshoot
reached.
3. Measure the period of oscillation to obtain the Table 2.12 Ziegler Nichols Tuning for Regulator
critical time constant, Pu.
2.6 EMC Emission and Immunity

2.6.1 General Aspects of EMC Emission
Burst transient is conducted at frequencies in the range 150 kHz to 30 MHz. Airborne interference from the frequency
converter system in the range 30 MHz to 1 GHz is generated from the frequency converter, motor cable, and motor.
Capacitive currents in the motor cable coupled with a high dU/dt from the motor voltage generate leakage currents.
Using a shielded motor cable increases the leakage current (see Illustration 2.27) because shielded cables have higher
capacitance to ground than unshielded cables. If the leakage current is not filtered, it causes greater interference on the
mains in the radio frequency range below approximately 5 MHz. Since the leakage current (I1) is carried back to the unit
through the shield (I3), there is only a small electro-magnetic field (I4) from the shielded motor cable.
The shield reduces the radiated interference but increases the low-frequency interference on the mains. Connect the motor
cable shield to the frequency converter enclosure and the motor enclosure. This is best done by using integrated shield
clamps to avoid twisted shield ends (pigtails). The shield clamps increase the shield impedance at higher frequencies, which
reduces the shield effect and increases the leakage current (I4).
Mount the shield on the enclosure at both ends if a shielded cable is used for the following purposes:
• Fieldbus
• Network
• Relay

• Control cable
• Signal interface
• Brake 2 2
In some situations, however, it is necessary to break the shield to avoid current loops.
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z L1 CS CS
U
I1
z L2 V
z L3 W
z PE PE I2 CS
1
I3
2
CS CS CS
I4 I4
3 4 5 6
1 Ground cable
2 Shield
3 AC mains supply
4 Frequency converter
5 Shielded motor cable
6 Motor
Illustration 2.27 EMC Emission
If placing the shield on a mounting plate for the frequency converter, use a metal mounting plate to convey the shield
currents back to the unit. Ensure good electrical contact from the mounting plate through the mounting screws to the
frequency converter chassis.
When using unshielded cables, some emission requirements are not complied with, although the immunity requirements are
observed.
To reduce the interference level from the entire system (unit and installation), make motor and brake cables as short as
possible. Avoid placing cables with a sensitive signal level alongside mains, motor, and brake cables. Radio interference
higher than 50 MHz (airborne) is especially generated by the control electronics.

2.6.2 EMC Emission
2 2 The test results in Table 2.13 have been obtained using a system with a frequency converter (with the mounting plate), a
motor, and shielded motor cables.
Filter type
Supply voltage/rated power Class A2/EN 55011 Class A1/EN 55011 Class B/EN 55011
(internal)
3x380–480 V 3x200–240 V 1x200–240 V Conducted Radiated Conducted Radiated Conducted Radiated
0.37–22 kW
– – 25 m (82 ft) Yes1) – – – –
(0.5–30 hp)
0.37–4 kW
A2 filter – – 25 m (82 ft) Yes1) – – – –
(0.5–5.4 hp)
0.37–2.2 kW
– – – – – – – –
(0.5–3 hp)
0.37–7.5 kW 25 m
– – 25 m (82 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(0.5–10 hp) (82 ft)
11–22 kW 50 m
A1 filter – – 50 m (164 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(15–30 hp) (164 ft)
0.37–2.2 kW 40 m 15 m
– – 40 m (131 ft) Yes1) Yes –
(0.5–3 hp) (131 ft) (49.2 ft)
0.37–22 kW
– – – – – – – –
A2 filter (0.5–30 hp)
EMC 0.37–4 kW
– – – – – – – –
screw (0.5–5.4 hp)
removed2) 0.37–2.2 kW
– – – – – – – –
(0.5–3 hp)
0.37–7.5 kW
– – 5 m (16.4 ft) Yes1) – – – –
A1 filter (0.5–10 hp)
EMC 11–22 kW
– – 5 m (16.4 ft) Yes1) – – – –
screw (15–30 hp)
removed2) 0.37–2.2 kW
– – 5 m (16.4 ft) Yes1) – – – –
(0.5–3 hp)
Table 2.13 EMC Emission (Filter type: internal)

1) Frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz is not harmonized between IEC/EN 61800-3 and EN 55011 and not mandatorily included.
2) Low ground leakage current. Compatible to run on ELCB/IT mains.
The test results in Table 2.14 have been obtained using a system with a frequency converter (with the mounting plate), an
external filter, a motor, and shielded motor cables. 3-phase 380–480 V frequency converter should be with internal A1 filter.

Filter type
Supply voltage/rated power Class A2/EN 55011 Class A1/EN 55011 Class B/EN 55011
(external)
2 2
3x380–480 V 3x200–240 V 1x200–240 V Conducted Radiated Conducted Radiated Conducted Radiated
0.37–22 kW 100 m 25 m
– – 100 m (328 ft) Yes1) Yes –
(0.5–30 hp) (328 ft) (82 ft)
0.37–4 kW
EMC filter – – – – – – – –
(0.5–5.4 hp)
0.37–2.2 kW 100 m 40 m
– – 100 m (328 ft) Yes1) Yes –
(0.5–3 hp) (328 ft) (131 ft)
0.37–7.5 kW
– – – – – – – –
(0.5–10 hp)
11–22 kW 40 m
– – 150 m (492 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
dU/dt (15–30 hp) (131 ft)
filter 0.37–4 kW
– – – – – – – –
(0.5–5.4 hp)
0.37–2.2 kW
– – – – – – – –
(0.5–3 hp)
0.37–7.5 kW 50 m
– – 50 m (164 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(0.5–10 hp) (164 ft)
11–15 kW 50 m
– – 150 m (492 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(15–20 hp) (164 ft)
Sine-wave 18.5–22 kW 100 m
– – 150 m (492 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
filter (25–30 hp) (328 ft)
0.37–4 kW
– – – – – – – –
(0.5–5.4 hp)
0.37–2.2 kW 50 m
– – 50 m (164 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(0.5–3 hp) (164 ft)
0.37–15 kW 100 m
– – 150 m (492 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(0.5–20 hp) (328 ft)
EMC filter 18.5–22 kW
– – – – – – – –
+ (25–30 hp)
sine-wave 0.37–4 kW
– – – – – – – –
filter (0.5–5.4 hp)
0.37–2.2 kW 100 m
– – 150 m (492 ft) Yes1) Yes – –
(0.5–3 hp) (328 ft)
Table 2.14 EMC Emission (Filter type: external)

1) Frequency range from 150 kHz to 30 MHz is not harmonized between IEC/EN 61800-3 and EN 55011 and not mandatorily included.

2.6.3 EMC Immunity
2 2 VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 complies with the industrial environment requirements, which are higher than the requirements for
the home and office environments. Therefore, FC 280 also complies with the lower requirements for home and office
environments with a large safety margin.
To document immunity against burst transient from electrical phenomena, the following immunity tests have been made on
a system consisting of:
• A frequency converter (with options if relevant).
• A shielded control cable.
• A control box with potentiometer, motor cable, and motor.
The tests were performed in accordance with the following basic standards:
• EN 61000-4-2 (IEC 61000-4-2) Electrostatic discharges (ESD): Simulation of electrostatic discharges from human
beings.
• EN 61000-4-3 (IEC 61000-4-3) Radiated immunity: Amplitude modulated simulation of the effects of radar and
radio communication equipment and mobile communications equipment.
• EN 61000-4-4 (IEC 61000-4-4) Burst transients: Simulation of interference caused by switching a contactor, relay,
or similar devices.
• EN 61000-4-5 (IEC 61000-4-5) Surge transients: Simulation of transients caused by, for example, lightning that
strikes near installations.
• EN 61000-4-6 (IEC 61000-4-6) Conducted immunity: Simulation of the effect from radio-transmission equipment
joined by connection cables.
FC 280 follows IEC 61800-3 standard. See Table 2.15 for details.
Voltage range: 380–480 V

Product standard 61800-3
ESD Radiated Burst Surge Conducted
Test
immunity immunity
Acceptance criterion B B B A A
2 kV/2 Ω DM
Mains cable – – 2 kV CN 10 VRMS
2 kV/12 Ω CM
Motor cable – – 4 kV CCC – 10 VRMS
Brake cable – – 4 kV CCC – 10 VRMS
Load sharing cable – – 4 kV CCC – 10 VRMS
Relay cable – – 4 kV CCC – 10 VRMS
Length >2 m (6.6 ft) Unshielded:
Control cable – – 10 VRMS
1 kV CCC 1 kV/42 Ω CM
Length >2 m (6.6 ft) Unshielded:
Standard/fieldbus cable – – 10 VRMS
1 kV CCC 1 kV/42 Ω CM
Length >2 m (6.6 ft)
LCP cable – – – 10 VRMS
1 kV CCC
4 kV CD
Enclosure 10 V/m – – –
8 kV AD
Definitions
CD: Contact discharge DM: Differential mode CN: Direct injection through coupling network
AD: Air discharge CM: Common mode CCC: Injection through capacitive coupling clamp
Table 2.15 EMC Immunity

2.7 Galvanic Isolation WARNING

PELV offers protection through extra low voltage. Before touching any electrical parts, ensure that other
Protection against electric shock is ensured when the voltage inputs have been disconnected, such as load
sharing (linkage of DC intermediate circuit) and the
2 2
electrical supply is of the PELV type and the installation is
made as described in local/national regulations on PELV motor connection for kinetic back-up. Observe the
supplies. discharge time stated in chapter Safety in the VLT® Midi
Drive FC 280 Operating Guide. Failure to follow
All control terminals and relay terminals 01–03 comply recommendations could result in death or serious injury.
with PELV (protective extra low voltage). This does not
apply to grounded Delta leg above 400 V. 2.8 Ground Leakage Current
Galvanic (ensured) isolation is obtained by fulfilling Follow national and local codes regarding protective
requirements for higher isolation and by providing the grounding of equipment with a leakage current >3.5 mA.
relevant creapage/clearance distances. These requirements Frequency converter technology implies high frequency
are described in the EN 61800-5-1 standard. switching at high power. This switching generates a
leakage current in the ground connection. A fault current
in the frequency converter at the output power terminals
The components that make up the electrical isolation, as
might contain a DC component, which can charge the
shown in Illustration 2.28, also comply with the
filter capacitors and cause a transient ground current.
requirements for higher isolation and the relevant test as
The ground leakage current is made up of several contri-
described in EN 61800-5-1.
butions and depends on various system configurations
The PELV galvanic isolation can be shown in 3 locations
including RFI filtering, shielded motor cables, and
(see Illustration 2.28):
frequency converter power.
To maintain PELV, all connections made to the control
130BB955.12
Leakage current
terminals must be PELV, for example, the thermistor must
be reinforced/double insulated. a
130BD447.11
4 3 2 1
b
b a Motor cable length
Illustration 2.29 Influence the Cable Length and Power Size on

1 Power supply (SMPS) for control cassette Leakage Current, Pa>Pb
2 Communication between power card and control cassette
3 Isolation between STO inputs and IGBT circuit
4 Customer relay The leakage current also depends on the line distortion.
Illustration 2.28 Galvanic Isolation
The functional galvanic isolation (a and b on

Illustration 2.28) is for the 24 V back-up option and the
RS485 standard bus interface.

Leakage current RCD with low f cut-
130BB956.12
130BB958.12
Leakage current
RCD with high f cut-
2 2
THDv=0%
THDv=5%
50 Hz 150 Hz f sw Frequency
Mains 3rd harmonics Cable
Illustration 2.31 Mains Contributions to Leakage Current
130BB957.11
Leakage current [mA]
Illustration 2.30 Influence of Line Distortion on Leakage

100 Hz
Current
2 kHz
NOTICE 100 kHz
High leakage current may cause the RCDs to switch off.

To avoid this problem, remove the RFI screw when a
filter is being charged.
EN/IEC61800-5-1 (Power Drive System Product Standard)

requires special care if the leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA.
Grounding must be reinforced in 1 of the following ways:
• Ground wire (terminal 95) of at least 10 mm2
(8 AWG).
• 2 separate ground wires that comply with the
dimensioning rules. Illustration 2.32 Influence of Cut-off Frequency of the RCD on
what is Responded to/Measured
See EN/IEC61800-5-1 for further information.
Using RCDs
For more details, refer to the RCD Application Note.
Where residual current devices (RCDs), also known as earth
leakage circuit breakers (ELCBs), are used, comply with the 2.9 Brake Functions
following:
2.9.1 Mechanical Holding Brake
• Use RCDs of type B only, which are capable of
detecting AC and DC currents.
A mechanical holding brake mounted directly on the
• Use RCDs with an inrush delay to prevent faults motor shaft normally performs static braking.
caused by transient ground currents.
• Dimension RCDs according to the system configu- NOTICE
ration and environmental considerations.
When the holding brake is included in a safety chain, a
frequency converter cannot provide a safe control of a
mechanical brake. Include a redundancy circuitry for the
brake control in the total installation.

2.9.2 Dynamic Braking
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Load
Dynamic braking is established by:

• Resistor brake: A brake IGBT keeps the 2 2
overvoltage under a certain threshold by
Speed
directing the brake energy from the motor to the
connected brake resistor (parameter 2-10 Brake
Function = [1] Resistor brake).
Adjust the threshold in parameter 2-14 Brake ta tc tb to ta tc tb to ta
voltage reduce, with 70 V range for 3x380–480 V. T
• AC brake: The brake energy is distributed in the Time

motor by changing the loss conditions in the Illustration 2.33 Typical Braking Cycle
motor. The AC brake function cannot be used in
applications with high cycling frequency as this
overheats the motor (parameter 2-10 Brake Power range:
Function = [2] AC brake). 0.37–22 kW (0.5–30 hp) 3x380–480 V
• DC brake: An overmodulated DC current added to 0.37–3.7 kW (0.5–5 hp) 3x200–240 V
the AC current works as an eddy current brake Cycle time (s) 120
(parameter 2-02 DC Braking Time≠0 s). Braking duty cycle at 100% torque Continuous
Braking duty cycle at overtorque
40%
2.9.3 Brake Resistor Selection (150/160%)
Table 2.16 Braking at High Overload Torque Level

To handle higher demands by generatoric braking, a brake
resistor is necessary. Using a brake resistor ensures that the Danfoss offers brake resistors with duty cycles of 10% and
heat is absorbed in the brake resistor and not in the 40%. If a 10% duty cycle is applied, the brake resistors are
frequency converter. For more information, see the VLT® able to absorb brake power for 10% of the cycle time. The
Brake Resistor MCE 101 Design Guide. remaining 90% of the cycle time is used for dissipating
excess heat.
If the amount of kinetic energy transferred to the resistor
in each braking period is not known, calculate the average
power based on the cycle time and braking time. The
NOTICE
Make sure that the resistor is designed to handle the
resistor intermittent duty cycle is an indication of the duty
required braking time.
cycle at which the resistor is active. Illustration 2.33 shows a
typical braking cycle.
The maximum allowed load on the brake resistor is stated
as a peak power at a given intermittent duty cycle and can
The intermittent duty cycle for the resistor is calculated as
be calculated as:
follows:
Brake resistance calculation

Duty cycle = tb/T
U 2dc,br x 0 . 83
Rbr Ω =
tb is the braking time in seconds. Ppeak
T = cycle time in seconds. where
Ppeak = Pmotor x Mbr [%] x ηmotor x ηVLT[W]
As shown, the brake resistance depends on the DC-link
voltage (Udc).
Size Brake active Warning Cutout (trip)

Udc,br before cutout
FC 280
770 V 800 V 800 V
3x380–480 V
FC 280
390 V 410 V 410 V
3x200–240 V
Table 2.17 Threshold of the Brake Resistance

The threshold can be adjusted in parameter 2-14 Brake 2.9.4 Control with Brake Function
voltage reduce, with 70 V range.
2 2 NOTICE
The brake is protected against short-circuiting of the brake
resistor, and the brake transistor is monitored to ensure
The greater the reduction value, the faster the reaction that short-circuiting of the transistor is detected. A relay/
to a generator overload. Should only be used if there are digital output can be used for protecting the brake resistor
problems with overvoltage in the DC-link voltage. from overloading caused by a fault in the frequency
converter.
In addition, the brake enables readout of the momentary
NOTICE power and the mean power for the latest 120 s. The brake
Make sure that the brake resistor can cope with a can also monitor the power energizing and make sure that
voltage of 410 V or 800 V. it does not exceed a limit selected in parameter 2-12 Brake
Power Limit (kW).
Danfoss recommends calculating the brake resistance Rrec
according to the following formula. The recommended NOTICE
brake resistance guarantees that the frequency converter is
Monitoring the brake power is not a safety function. A
able to brake at the highest braking torque (Mbr(%)) of
thermal switch is required to prevent the brake power
160%.
from exceeding the limit. The brake resistor circuit is not
ground leakage protected.
U 2dc x 100x 0.83
Rrec Ω =
Pmotor x Mbr ( % ) xηVLT x ηmotor Overvoltage control (OVC) (exclusive brake resistor) can be
ηmotor is typically at 0.80 (≤7.5 kW (10 hp)); 0.85 (11–22 kW selected as an alternative brake function in
(15–30 hp)) parameter 2-17 Over-voltage Control. This function is active
ηVLT is typically at 0.97 for all units. The function ensures that a trip can be
avoided if the DC-link voltage increases. This is done by
For FC 280, Rrec at 160% braking torque is written as: increasing the output frequency to limit the voltage from
the DC link. It is a useful function, for example if the ramp-
396349 down time is too short to avoid tripping of the frequency
480V : Rrec = Ω 1) converter. In this situation, the ramp-down time is
Pmotor
397903 extended.
480V : Rrec = Ω 2)
Pmotor
1) For frequency converters ≤7.5 kW (10 hp) shaft output. NOTICE
2) For frequency converters 11–22 kW (15–30 hp) shaft OVC can be activated when running a PM motor (when
output. parameter 1-10 Motor Construction is set to [1] PM non-
salient SPM).
NOTICE
The resistance of the brake resistor should not be higher 2.10 Motor Insulation
than the value recommended by Danfoss. For brake
resistors with a higher ohmic value, the 160% braking Modern design of motors for use with frequency
torque may not be achieved because the frequency converters have a high degree of insulation to account for
converter might cut out for safety reasons. new generation high-efficiency IGBTs with high dU/dt. For
The resistance should be bigger than Rmin. retrofit in old motors it is necessary to confirm the motor
insulation or to mitigate with a dU/dt filter or if necessary
a sine-wave filter.
NOTICE
If a short circuit in the brake transistor occurs, prevent
power dissipation in the brake resistor by using a mains
2.10.1 Sine-wave Filters
switch or contactor to disconnect the mains for the
frequency converter. The frequency converter can control When a frequency converter controls a motor, resonance
the contactor. noise is heard from the motor. This noise, which is the
result of the motor design, occurs every time an inverter
switch in the frequency converter is activated. The
NOTICE frequency of the resonance noise thus corresponds to the
Do not touch the brake resistor because it can get hot switching frequency of the frequency converter.
during braking. To avoid fire risk, place the brake resistor
in a secure environment.

Danfoss supplies a sine-wave filter to dampen the acoustic Par. 13-51 Par. 13-52
130BB671.13
SL Controller Event SL Controller Action
motor noise.
The filter reduces the ramp-up time of the voltage, the Running
Warning
Coast 2 2
Start timer
peak load voltage UPEAK, and the ripple current ΔI to the Torque limit Set Do X low
motor, which means that current and voltage become Digital input X 30/2 Select set-up 2
... ...
almost sinusoidal. So, the acoustic motor noise is reduced
to a minimum. Par. 13-43
Logic Rule Operator 2
The ripple current in the sine-wave filter coils also causes

some noise. Solve the problem by integrating the filter in a
cabinet or similar.
...
...
2.10.2 dU/dt Filters Par. 13-11
Comparator Operator
Danfoss supplies dU/dt filters. dU/dt filters are differential
mode, low-pass filters that reduce motor terminal phase- =
TRUE longer than..
to-phase peak voltages and reduce the rise time to a level
that lowers the stress on the insulation at the motor ...
...
windings. This is especially an issue with short motor
cables.
Illustration 2.34 Associated Action
Compared to the sine-wave filters (see chapter 2.10.1 Sine-
wave Filters), the dU/dt filters have a cut-off frequency
above the switching frequency. Events and actions are each numbered and linked in pairs
(states). This means that when event [0] is fulfilled (attains
2.11 Smart Logic Controller the value true), action [0] is executed. After this, the
conditions of event [1] are evaluated and if evaluated true,
Smart logic control (SLC) is a sequence of user-defined
action [1] is executed, and so on. Only 1 event is evaluated
actions (see parameter 13-52 SL Controller Action [x])
at any time. If an event is evaluated as false, nothing
executed by the SLC when the associated user-defined
happens (in the SLC) during the current scan interval, and
event (see parameter 13-51 SL Controller Event [x]) is
no other events are evaluated. When the SLC starts, it
evaluated as true by the SLC.
evaluates event [0] (and only event [0]) each scan interval.
The condition for an event can be a particular status or
Only when event [0] is evaluated true, the SLC executes
that the output from a logic rule or a comparator operand
action [0] and starts evaluating event [1]. It is possible to
becomes true. That leads to an associated action as shown
program 1–20 events and actions.
in Illustration 2.34.
When the last event/action has been executed, the
sequence starts over again from event [0]/action [0].
Illustration 2.35 shows an example with 3 event/actions:
Start
130BA062.14
event P13-01
State 1
13-51.0
13-52.0 State 2
Stop 13-51.1
event P13-02 13-52.1
Stop
event P13-02
State 4
13-51.3
13-52.3
State 3
13-51.2
13-52.2
Stop
event P13-02
Illustration 2.35 Sequence with 3 Events/Actions

Comparators • Incorrect slip compensation setting may cause

Comparators are used for comparing continuous variables higher DC-link voltage.
(for example output frequency, output current, and analog
2 2 input) to fixed preset values.
The control unit may attempt to correct the ramp if
possible (parameter 2-17 Over-voltage Control).
Par. 13-11 The frequency converter turns off to protect the transistors
130BB672.10
Comparator Operator
Par. 13-10
and the DC link capacitors when a certain voltage level is
Comparator Operand reached.
= To select the method used for controlling the DC-link
Par. 13-12 TRUE longer than. voltage level, see parameter 2-10 Brake Function and
Comparator Value ... parameter 2-17 Over-voltage Control.
...
Mains drop-out
Illustration 2.36 Comparators During a mains drop-out, the frequency converter keeps
running until the DC-link voltage drops below the
minimum stop level, which is:
Logic rules • 314 V for 3x380–480 V.
Combine up to 3 boolean inputs (true/false inputs) from
timers, comparators, digital inputs, status bits, and events
• 202 V for 3x200–240 V.
using the logical operators and, or, and not. • 225 V for 1x200–240 V.
Par. 13-41 Par. 13-43 The mains voltage before the drop-out and the motor load
130BB673.10
Par. 13-40
Logic Rule Operator 1 Logic Rule Operator 2 determines how long it takes for the inverter to coast.
Logic Rule Boolean 1
Par. 13-42
Static overload in VVC+ mode
Logic Rule Boolean 2 ... When the frequency converter is overloaded, the torque
... ... limit in parameter 4-16 Torque Limit Motor Mode/
...
parameter 4-17 Torque Limit Generator Mode is reached, the
Par. 13-44 control unit reduces the output frequency to reduce the
Logic Rule Boolean 3
load.
Illustration 2.37 Logic Rules
If the overload is excessive, a overcurrent which makes the
frequency converter cut out after approximately 5–10 s
may occur.
2.12 Extreme Running Conditions Operation within the torque limit is limited in time (0–60 s)
Short circuit (motor phase-to-phase) in parameter 14-25 Trip Delay at Torque Limit.
The frequency converter is protected against short circuits
by current measurement in each of the 3 motor phases or 2.12.1 Motor Thermal Protection
in the DC link. A short circuit between 2 output phases
causes an overcurrent in the frequency converter. The To protect the application from serious damage, VLT® Midi
frequency converter is turned off individually when the Drive FC 280 offers several dedicated features.
short-circuit current exceeds the allowed value (alarm 16,
trip lock). Torque limit
Switching on the output The torque limit protects the motor from being overloaded
Switching on the output between the motor and the independent of the speed. Torque limit is controlled in
frequency converter is fully allowed, and does not damage parameter 4-16 Torque Limit Motor Mode and
the frequency converter. However, fault messages may parameter 4-17 Torque Limit Generator Mode.
appear. Parameter 14-25 Trip Delay at Torque Limit controls the time
before the torque limit warning trips.
Motor-generated overvoltage
The voltage in the DC link is increased when the motor Current limit
acts as a generator. This occurs in following cases: Parameter 4-18 Current Limit controls the current limit, and
parameter 14-24 Trip Delay at Current Limit controls the
• The load drives the motor (at constant output
time before the current limit warning trips.
frequency from the frequency converter).
Minimum speed limit
• If the inertia moment is high during deceleration
Parameter 4-12 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz] sets the
(ramp-down), the friction is low and the ramp-
minimum output speed that the frequency converter can
down time is too short for the energy to be
provide.
dissipated as a loss in the frequency converter,
the motor, and the installation.

Maximum speed limit

Parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] or
parameter 4-19 Max Output Frequency sets the maximum
output speed that the frequency converter can provide. 2 2
ETR (electronic thermal relay)
The frequency converter ETR function measures the actual
current, speed, and time to calculate motor temperature.
The function also protects the motor from being
overheated (warning or trip). An external thermistor input
is also available. ETR is an electronic feature that simulates
a bimetal relay based on internal measurements. The
characteristic is shown in Illustration 2.38.
175ZA052.12
t [s]
2000
1000
600
500
400
300
200
fOUT = 1 x f M,N(par. 1-23)
100
fOUT = 2 x f M,N
60
50 fOUT = 0.2 x f M,N
40
30
20 IM
10
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 IMN(par. 1-24)
Illustration 2.38 ETR
The X-axis shows the ratio between Imotor and Imotor

nominal. The Y-axis shows the time in seconds before the
ETR cuts off and trips the frequency converter. The curves
show the characteristic nominal speed at twice the
nominal speed and at 0.2 x the nominal speed.
At lower speed, the ETR cuts off at lower heat due to less
cooling of the motor. In that way, the motor is protected
from being overheated even at low speed. The ETR feature
calculates the motor temperature based on actual current
and speed. The calculated temperature is visible as a
readout parameter in parameter 16-18 Motor Thermal.

Application Examples VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
3 Application Examples
3.1 Introduction
130BA646.10
CW
3 3
A
3.1.1 Encoder Connection
B
The purpose of this guideline is to ease the set-up of
encoder connection to the frequency converter. Before
setting up the encoder, the basic settings for a closed-loop
speed control system are shown.
130BE805.11
+24 V DC
+24 V DC
CCW
GND
A
B
12 13 18 19 27 29 32 33 55
B
Illustration 3.2 24 V Incremental Encoder, Maximum Cable
Length 5 m (16.4 ft)
3.1.2 Encoder Direction
The order in which the pulses enter the frequency

converter determines the direction of the encoder.
Clockwise direction means that channel A is 90 electrical
degrees before channel B.
Counterclockwise direction means that channel B is 90
electrical degrees before A.
The direction is determined by looking into the shaft end.
3.1.3 Closed-loop Drive System
A drive system usually consists of more elements such as:

• Motor.
Illustration 3.1 24 V Encoder • Brake (gearbox, mechanical brake).
• Frequency converter.
• Encoder as feedback system.
• Brake resistor for dynamic brake.
• Transmission.
• Load.
Applications demanding mechanical brake control usually
need a brake resistor.

Application Examples Design Guide
3.2.2 Speed
130BE728.10
Parameters
Function Setting
130BE204.11
FC
Parameter 6-10 T
+24 V
+24 V
12
13
erminal 53 Low
Voltage
0.07 V*
3 3
D IN 18
Parameter 6-11 T
D IN 19
erminal 53 High 10 V*
D IN 27
Voltage
D IN 29
Parameter 6-14 T
D IN 32
33
erminal 53 Low 0
D IN
Brake resistor Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-15 T
erminal 53 High 50
+10 V 50
+ Ref./Feedb. Value
Transmission A IN 53
A IN 54 Parameter 6-19 T
[1] Voltage
COM 55 erminal 53 mode
-
A OUT 42 * = Default value
0 ~10 V
Notes/comments:
Motor Gearbox
Encoder Mech. brake Load
Illustration 3.3 Basic Set-up for Closed-loop Speed Control Table 3.2 Analog Speed Reference (Voltage)
Parameters
3.2 Application Examples 130BF097.10 Function Setting
FC Parameter 6-22 T
3.2.1 AMA +24 V 12 erminal 54 Low 4 mA*
+24 V 13 Current
Parameters D IN 18
Parameter 6-23 T
D IN 19
Function Setting erminal 54 High 20 mA*
130BF096.10
FC D IN 27
Parameter 1-29 A Current
+24 V 12 [1] Enable D IN 29
utomatic Motor Parameter 6-24 T
+24 V 13 complete D IN 32
Adaptation erminal 54 Low 0
D IN 18 AMA D IN 33
(AMA) Ref./Feedb. Value
D IN 19
D IN 27 Parameter 5-12 T Parameter 6-25 T
*[2] Coast
D IN 29 erminal 27 erminal 54 High 50
inverse +10 V 50
D IN 32 Digital Input + Ref./Feedb. Value
A IN 53
D IN 33 * = Default value Parameter 6-29 T
A IN 54
Notes/comments: Set [0] Current
parameter group 1-2* Motor -
A OUT 42 * = Default value
4 - 20mA
+10 V 50 Data according to motor
Notes/comments:
A IN 53 specifications.
A IN 54 NOTICE
COM 55
If terminal 13 and 27 are
A OUT 42
not connected, set Table 3.3 Analog Speed Reference (Current)
parameter 5-12 Terminal 27
Digital Input to [0] No
operation.
Table 3.1 AMA with T27 Connected

Application Examples VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
Parameters Speed
130BB840.12
Function Setting Reference
130BE208.11
FC
Parameter 6-10 T
+24 V 12
erminal 53 Low 0.07 V*
+24 V 13
Voltage Start (18)
D IN 18
3 3 D IN
D IN
19
27
Parameter 6-11 T
erminal 53 High 10 V*
Freeze ref (27)
Speed up (29)
D IN 29 Voltage
Speed down (32)
D IN 32 Parameter 6-14 T
D IN 33 erminal 53 Low 0 Illustration 3.4 Speed Up/Speed Down
Ref./Feedb. Value
Parameter 6-15 T
erminal 53 High 50
+10 V 50 3.2.3 Start/Stop
A IN 53 ≈ 5kΩ Ref./Feedb. Value
A IN 54 Parameter 6-19 T
[1] Voltage Parameters
Function Setting
130BF098.10
A OUT 42 * = Default value FC
+24 V 12 Parameter 5-10 Ter
Notes/comments:
+24 V 13 minal 18 Digital [8] Start
D IN 18 Input
D IN 19 Parameter 5-11 Ter
D IN 27 *[10]
Table 3.4 Speed Reference (Using a Manual Potentiometer) minal 19 Digital
D IN 29 Reversing
Input
D IN 32
Parameters Parameter 5-12 Ter [0] No
D IN 33
Function Setting minal 27 Digital operation
130BF100.10
FC
Parameter 5-10 T Input
+24 V 12
erminal 18 *[8] Start Parameter 5-14 Ter [16] Preset
+24 V 13 +10 V 50
Digital Input A IN minal 32 Digital ref bit 0
D IN 18 53
D IN 19
Parameter 5-12 T [19] Freeze A IN 54 Input
D IN 27 erminal 27 Reference COM 55 Parameter 5-15 Ter [17] Preset
D IN 29 Digital Input A OUT 42 minal 33 Digital ref bit 1
D IN 32 Parameter 5-13 T [21] Speed Up Input
D IN 33 erminal 29 Parameter 3-10 Pre
Digital Input set Reference
Parameter 5-14 T [22] Speed Preset ref. 0 25%
+10 V 50 erminal 32 Down Preset ref. 1 50%
A IN 53 Digital Input Preset ref. 2 75%
A IN 54 * = Default value Preset ref. 3 100%
COM 55 Notes/comments: * = Default value
A OUT 42 Notes/comments:
Table 3.6 Start/Stop with Reversing and 4 Preset Speeds

Table 3.5 Speed Up/Speed Down

Application Examples Design Guide
3.2.4 External Alarm Reset 3.2.6 SLC
Parameters Parameters
Function Setting Function Setting
130BE211.11
130BF099.10
FC FC Parameter 4-30
Parameter 5-11 T +24 V 12 Motor Feedback [1] Warning
+24 V 12
+24 V
D IN
13
18
erminal 19
Digital Input
[1] Reset +24 V
D IN
13
18
Loss Function
Parameter 4-31 3 3
* = Default value Motor Feedback 50
D IN 19 D IN 19
Speed Error
D IN 27 Notes/comments: D IN 27
Parameter 4-32
D IN 29 D IN 29 Motor Feedback 5 s
D IN 32 D IN 32 Loss Timeout
D IN 33 D IN 33 Parameter 7-00 S
[1] 24 V
peed PID
encoder
Feedback Source
Parameter 5-70 T
+10 V 50 erm 32/33 Pulses 1024*
+10 V 50
A IN
A IN 53 Per Revolution
53
A IN 54 Parameter 13-00
A IN 54
COM 55
SL Controller [1] On
COM 55 Mode
A OUT A OUT 42
42 Parameter 13-01
[19] Warning
Start Event
Parameter 13-02
[44] Reset key
01 Stop Event
02 Parameter 13-10
R1
[21] Warning
03 Comparator
Table 3.7 External Alarm Reset no.
Operand
Parameter 13-11
Comparator *[1] ≈
3.2.5 Motor Thermistor Operator
Parameter 13-12
NOTICE Comparator
Value
61
To meet PELV insulation requirements, use reinforced or Parameter 13-51

[22]
double insulation on the thermistors. SL Controller
Comparator 0
Event
Parameter 13-52 [32] Set
Parameters SL Controller digital out A
Function Setting Action low
130BE210.11
FC Parameter 5-40 F [80] SL digital

Parameter 1-90 [2] Thermistor
+24 V 12 unction Relay output A
Motor Thermal trip
+24 V 13 * = Default value
Protection Notes/comments:
D IN 18
Parameter 1-93 T [1] Analog If the limit in the feedback
D IN 19
hermistor Source input 53 monitor is exceeded, warning
D IN 27
61, feedback monitor is issued.
D IN 29 Parameter 6-19 T
The SLC monitors warning 61,
D IN 32 erminal 53 mode [1] Voltage feedback monitor. If warning 61,
D IN 33 feedback monitor becomes true,
relay 1 is triggered.
* = Default value External equipment could
indicate that service is required.
+10 V 50 Notes/comments: If the feedback error goes
A IN 53 If only a warning is needed, set below the limit again within
A IN
5 s, the frequency converter
54 parameter 1-90 Motor Thermal continues, and the warning
COM 55 Protection to [1] Thermistor disappears. Relay 1 persists
A OUT 42 until [Off/Reset] is pressed.
warning.
Table 3.9 Using SLC to Set a Relay
Table 3.8 Motor Thermistor

Safe Torque Off (STO) VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
4 Safe Torque Off (STO)
The Safe Torque Off (STO) function is a component in a

safety control system. STO prevents the unit from
generating the energy that is required to rotate the motor,
thus ensuring safety in emergency situations.
4 4 The STO function is designed and approved suitable for

the requirements of:
• IEC/EN 61508: SIL2
• IEC/EN 61800-5-2: SIL2
• IEC/EN 62061: SILCL of SIL2
• EN ISO 13849-1: Category 3 PL d
To achieve the required level of operational safety, select
and apply the components in the safety control system
appropriately. Before using STO, carry out a thorough risk
analysis on the installation to determine whether the STO
function and safety levels are appropriate and sufficient.
For more information on safe torque off (STO), see chapter

6 Safe Torque Off (STO) in the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
Operating Guide.

RS485 Installation and Set-... Design Guide
5 RS485 Installation and Set-up
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Overview
RS485 is a 2-wire bus interface compatible with multi-drop network topology. The nodes can be connected as a bus, or via
drop cables from a common trunk line. A total of 32 nodes can be connected to 1 network segment.
Repeaters divide network segments, see Illustration 5.1.
drop cable 5 5
Illustration 5.1 RS485 Bus Interface
NOTICE To prevent impedance mismatch, use the same type of

Each repeater functions as a node within the segment in cable throughout the entire network. When connecting a
which it is installed. Each node connected within a given motor to the frequency converter, always use shielded
network must have a unique node address across all motor cable.
segments.
Cable Shielded twisted pair (STP)
Terminate each segment at both ends, using either the Impedance [Ω] 120
termination switch (S801) of the frequency converters or a Cable length [m Maximum 1200 (3937) (including drop lines).
biased termination resistor network. Always use shielded (ft)] Maximum 500 (1640) station-to-station.
twisted pair (STP) cable for bus cabling and follow good
Table 5.1 Cable Specifications
common installation practice.
Low-impedance ground connection of the shield at every

5.1.2 Network Connection
node is important, including at high frequencies. Thus,
connect a large surface of the shield to ground, for Connect the frequency converter to the RS485 network as
example with a cable clamp or a conductive cable gland. follows (see also Illustration 5.2):
Sometimes, it is necessary to apply potential-equalizing 1. Connect signal wires to terminal 68 (P+) and
cables to maintain the same ground potential throughout terminal 69 (N-) on the main control board of the
the network, particularly in installations with long cables. frequency converter.
2. Connect the cable shield to the cable clamps.

RS485 Installation and Set-... VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
NOTICE 5.1.5 EMC Precautions

To reduce noise between conductors, use shielded,
twisted-pair cables. To achieve interference-free operation of the RS485
network, Danfoss recommends the following EMC
precautions.
130BB795.10
61 68 69
COMM. GND
P
N NOTICE
Observe relevant national and local regulations, for
example regarding protective earth connection. To avoid
Illustration 5.2 Network Connection coupling of high-frequency noise between the cables,
keep the RS485 communication cable away from motor
5 5 5.1.3 Hardware Set-up
and brake resistor cables. Normally, a distance of
200 mm (8 in) is sufficient. Maintain the greatest possible
distance between the cables, especially where cables run
To terminate the RS485 bus, use the terminator switch on in parallel over long distances. When crossing is
the main control board of the frequency converter. unavoidable, the RS485 cable must cross motor and
brake resistor cables at an angle of 90°.
The factory setting for the switch is OFF.
5.2 FC Protocol
5.1.4 Parameter Settings for Modbus
Communication 5.2.1 Overview
The FC protocol, also referred to as FC bus or standard bus,

Parameter Function
is the Danfoss standard fieldbus. It defines an access
Parameter 8-30 Prot Select the application protocol to run for
technique according to the master/slave principle for
ocol the RS485 interface.
communications via a fieldbus.
Parameter 8-31 Add Set the node address.
One master and a maximum of 126 slaves can be
ress NOTICE connected to the bus. The master selects the individual
The address range depends on the slaves via an address character in the telegram. A slave
protocol selected in itself can never transmit without first being requested to
parameter 8-30 Protocol. do so, and direct telegram transfer between the individual
slaves is not possible. Communications occur in the half-
Parameter 8-32 Bau Set the baud rate. duplex mode.
d Rate NOTICE The master function cannot be transferred to another node
(single-master system).
The default baud rate depends on the
protocol selected in
parameter 8-30 Protocol.
Parameter 8-33 Pari Set the parity and number of stop bits.
ty / Stop Bits NOTICE
The default selection depends on the
protocol selected in
parameter 8-30 Protocol.
Parameter 8-35 Min Specify a minimum delay time between

imum Response receiving a request and transmitting a
Delay response. This function is for overcoming
modem turnaround delays.
Parameter 8-36 Ma Specify a maximum delay time between
ximum Response transmitting a request and receiving a
Delay response.
Table 5.2 Modbus Communication Parameter Settings

The physical layer is RS485, thus utilizing the RS485 port 5.4 FC Protocol Message Framing Structure
built into the frequency converter. The FC protocol
supports different telegram formats: 5.4.1 Content of a Character (byte)
• A short format of 8 bytes for process data. Each character transferred begins with a start bit. Then 8
data bits are transferred, corresponding to a byte. Each
• A long format of 16 bytes that also includes a
character is secured via a parity bit. This bit is set at 1
parameter channel.
when it reaches parity. Parity is when there are an equal
• A format used for texts. number of 1s in the 8 data bits and the parity bit in total.
A stop bit completes a character, consisting of 11 bits in
5.2.2 FC with Modbus RTU all.
The FC protocol provides access to the control word and 5 5
195NA036.10
bus reference of the frequency converter.
Start 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Even Stop
bit Parity bit
The control word allows the Modbus master to control
Illustration 5.3 Content of a Character
several important functions of the frequency converter:
• Start.
• Stop of the frequency converter in various ways: 5.4.2 Telegram Structure
- Coast stop.
- Quick stop. Each telegram has the following structure:
• Start character (STX) = 02 hex.
- DC brake stop.
• A byte denoting the telegram length (LGE).
- Normal (ramp) stop.
• A byte denoting the frequency converter address
• Reset after a fault trip. (ADR).
• Run at various preset speeds. Several data bytes (variable, depending on the type of
• Run in reverse. telegram) follow.
• Change of the active set-up.

A data control byte (BCC) completes the telegram.
• Control of the 2 relays built into the frequency
converter.
195NA099.10
The bus reference is commonly used for speed control. It is
also possible to access the parameters, read their values,
STX LGE ADR DATA BCC
and where possible, write values to them. Accessing the
parameters offers a range of control options, including Illustration 5.4 Telegram Structure
controlling the setpoint of the frequency converter when
its internal PI controller is used.
5.3 Network Configuration 5.4.3 Telegram Length (LGE)
To enable the FC protocol for the frequency converter, set The telegram length is the number of data bytes plus the
the following parameters. address byte ADR and the data control byte BCC.
Parameter Setting 4 data bytes LGE=4+1+1=6 bytes

Parameter 8-30 Protocol FC 12 data bytes LGE=12+1+1=14 bytes
Parameter 8-31 Address 1–126 Telegrams containing texts 101)+n bytes
Parameter 8-32 Baud Rate 2400–115200
Table 5.4 Length of Telegrams
Even parity, 1 stop bit
Parameter 8-33 Parity / Stop Bits 1) The 10 represents the fixed characters, while the n is variable
(default)
(depending on the length of the text).
Table 5.3 Parameters to Enable the Protocol

5.4.4 Frequency Converter Address (ADR) 5.4.7 The PKE Field
Address format 1–126 The PKE field contains 2 subfields:

• Bit 7 = 1 (address format 1–126 active). • Parameter command and response (AK)
• Bit 0–6 = frequency converter address 1–126. • Parameter number (PNU)
• Bit 0–6 = 0 broadcast.
130BB918.10
PKE IND PWEhigh PWElow
The slave returns the address byte unchanged to the
master in the response telegram.
5.4.5 Data Control Byte (BCC)

5 5
AK PNU
The checksum is calculated as an XOR-function. Before the 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0

first byte in the telegram is received, the calculated
checksum is 0.
Parameter
commands
5.4.6 The Data Field
and replies
Parameter
number
The structure of data blocks depends on the type of
Illustration 5.8 PKE Field
telegram. There are 3 telegram types, and the type applies
for both control telegrams (master⇒slave) and response
telegrams (slave⇒master).
Bits 12–15 transfer parameter commands from master to
slave and return processed slave responses to the master.
The 3 types of telegram are:
Parameter commands master⇒slave

Process block (PCD)
Bit number Parameter command
The PCD is made up of a data block of 4 bytes (2 words)
and contains: 15 14 13 12
0 0 0 0 No command.
• Control word and reference value (from master to
0 0 0 1 Read parameter value.
slave)
0 0 1 0 Write parameter value in RAM (word).
• Status word and present output frequency (from Write parameter value in RAM (double
slave to master) 0 0 1 1
word).
Write parameter value in RAM and
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STX LGE ADR PCD1 PCD2 BCC

1 1 0 1
EEPROM (double word).
Illustration 5.5 Process Block Write parameter value in RAM and
1 1 1 0
EEPROM (word).
1 1 1 1 Read text.
Parameter block
Table 5.5 Parameter Commands
The parameter block is used to transfer parameters
between master and slave. The data block is made up of
Response slave⇒master
12 bytes (6 words) and also contains the process block.
Bit number Response
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STX LGE ADR PKE IND PWEhigh PWElow PCD1 PCD2 BCC
15 14 13 12
0 0 0 0 No response.
Illustration 5.6 Parameter Block
0 0 0 1 Parameter value transferred (word).
Parameter value transferred (double
0 0 1 0
word).
Text block
0 1 1 1 Command cannot be performed.
The text block is used to read or write texts via the data
1 1 1 1 Text transferred.
block.
Table 5.6 Response
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STX LGE ADR PKE IND Ch1 Ch2 Chn PCD1 PCD2 BCC
Illustration 5.7 Text Block If the command cannot be performed, the slave sends
0111 Command cannot be performed response and issues
the following fault reports in Table 5.7.

Fault code FC specification parameter 0-01 Language, select the data value by entering
0 Illegal parameter number. the value in the PWE block. Serial communication is only
1 Parameter cannot be changed. capable of reading parameters containing data type 9 (text
2 Upper or lower limit is exceeded. string).
3 Subindex is corrupted.
4 No array. Parameter 15-40 FC Type to parameter 15-53 Power Card
5 Wrong data type. Serial Number contain data type 9.
6 Not used. For example, read the unit size and mains voltage range in
7 Not used. parameter 15-40 FC Type. When a text string is transferred
9 Description element is not available.
(read), the length of the telegram is variable, and the texts
are of different lengths. The telegram length is defined in
11 No parameter write access.
5 5
the 2nd byte of the telegram (LGE). When using text
15 No text available.
transfer, the index character indicates whether it is a read
17 Not applicable while running.
or a write command.
18 Other errors.
100 –
To read a text via the PWE block, set the parameter
>100 –
command (AK) to F hex. The index character high-byte
130 No bus access for this parameter.
must be 4.
131 Write to factory set-up is not possible.
132 No LCP access.
252 Unknown viewer.
5.4.11 Data Types Supported by the
253 Request is not supported.
Frequency Converter
254 Unknown attribute.
Unsigned means that there is no operational sign in the
255 No error.
telegram.
Table 5.7 Slave Report
Data types Description
5.4.8 Parameter Number (PNU) 3 Integer 16
4 Integer 32
Bits 0–11 transfer parameter numbers. The function of the 5 Unsigned 8
relevant parameter is defined in the parameter description 6 Unsigned 16
in the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide. 7 Unsigned 32
9 Text string
5.4.9 Index (IND) Table 5.8 Data Types
The index is used with the parameter number to read/

5.4.12 Conversion
write access parameters with an index, for example,
parameter 15-30 Alarm Log: Error Code. The index consists
The programming guide contains the descriptions of
of 2 bytes: a low byte and a high byte.
attributes of each parameter. Parameter values are
transferred as whole numbers only. Conversion factors are
Only the low byte is used as an index.
used to transfer decimals.
5.4.10 Parameter Value (PWE) Parameter 4-12 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz] has a conversion
factor of 0.1. To preset the minimum frequency to 10 Hz,
The parameter value block consists of 2 words (4 bytes), transfer the value 100. A conversion factor of 0.1 means
and the value depends on the defined command (AK). The that the value transferred is multiplied by 0.1. The value
master prompts for a parameter value when the PWE block 100 is thus perceived as 10.0.
contains no value. To change a parameter value (write),
write the new value in the PWE block and send from the
master to the slave.
When a slave responds to a parameter request (read

command), the present parameter value in the PWE block
is transferred and returned to the master. If a parameter
contains several data options, for example

Conversion index Conversion factor NOTICE

74 3600 Parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] is a single
2 100 word, and the parameter command for write in EEPROM
1 10 is E. Parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] is 19E in
0 1 hexadecimal.
-1 0.1
-2 0.01 The response from the slave to the master is shown in
-3 0.001 Illustration 5.10.
-4 0.0001
-5 0.00001
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119E H 0000 H 0000 H 03E8 H
5 5
Table 5.9 Conversion
PKE IND PWE high PWE low
5.4.13 Process Words (PCD) Illustration 5.10 Response from Master
The block of process words is divided into 2 blocks of 16

bits, which always occur in the defined sequence. 5.5.2 Reading a Parameter Value
PCD 1 PCD 2 Read the value in parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time.
Control telegram (master⇒slave control word) Reference value
Control telegram (slave⇒master) status word Present output PKE = 1155 hex - Read parameter value in
frequency parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time:
• IND = 0000 hex.
Table 5.10 Process Words (PCD)
• PWEHIGH = 0000 hex.
5.5 Examples • PWELOW = 0000 hex.
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5.5.1 Writing a Parameter Value
1155 H 0000 H 0000 H 0000 H
PKE IND PWE high PWE low

Change parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz] to 100
Hz. Illustration 5.11 Telegram
Write the data in EEPROM.
PKE = E19E hex - Write single word in If the value in parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time is
parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz]: 10 s, the response from the slave to the master is shown in
• IND = 0000 hex. Illustration 5.12.
• PWEHIGH = 0000 hex.

130BA267.10
• PWELOW = 03E8 hex. 1155 H 0000 H 0000 H 03E8 H
Data value 1000, corresponding to 100 Hz, see PKE IND PWE high PWE low
chapter 5.4.12 Conversion.
Illustration 5.12 Response
The telegram looks like Illustration 5.9.
3E8 hex corresponds to 1000 decimal. The conversion

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index for parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time is -2, that

E19E H 0000 H 0000 H 03E8 H
is, 0.01.
PKE IND PWE high PWE low Parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp Up Time is of the type
Illustration 5.9 Telegram Unsigned 32.

5.6 Modbus RTU an error-checking field. If an error occurs in receipt of the

telegram, or if the slave is unable to perform the requested
5.6.1 Prerequisite Knowledge action, the slave constructs and sends an error message.
Alternatively, a timeout occurs.
Danfoss assumes that the installed controller supports the
interfaces in this manual, and strictly observes all 5.6.3 Frequency Converter with Modbus
requirements and limitations stipulated in the controller RTU
and frequency converter.
The frequency converter communicates in Modbus RTU
The built-in Modbus RTU (remote terminal unit) is format over the built-in RS485 interface. Modbus RTU
designed to communicate with any controller that provides access to the control word and bus reference of
5 5
supports the interfaces defined in this manual. It is the frequency converter.
assumed that the user has full knowledge of the
capabilities and limitations of the controller. The control word allows the Modbus master to control
several important functions of the frequency converter:
5.6.2 Overview • Start.
• Various stops:
Regardless of the type of physical communication
networks, this section describes the process that a - Coast stop.
controller uses to request access to another device. This - Quick stop.
process includes how the Modbus RTU responds to
- DC brake stop.
requests from another device, and how errors are detected
and reported. It also establishes a common format for the - Normal (ramp) stop.
layout and contents of telegram fields. • Reset after a fault trip.
During communications over a Modbus RTU network, the

• Run at various preset speeds.
protocol: • Run in reverse.

• Determines how each controller learns its device • Change the active set-up.
address.
• Control built-in relay of the frequency converter.
• Recognizes a telegram addressed to it.
The bus reference is commonly used for speed control. It is
• Determines which actions to take. also possible to access the parameters, read their values,
• Extracts any data or other information contained and, where possible, write values to them. Accessing the
in the telegram. parameters offers a range of control options, including
controlling the setpoint of the frequency converter when
If a reply is required, the controller constructs the reply its internal PI controller is used.
telegram and sends it.
Controllers communicate using a master/slave technique in 5.7 Network Configuration
which only the master can initiate transactions (called
queries). Slaves respond by supplying the requested data To enable Modbus RTU on the frequency converter, set the
to the master, or by acting as requested in the query. following parameters:
The master can address individual slaves, or initiate a
broadcast telegram to all slaves. Slaves return a response Parameter Setting
to queries that are addressed to them individually. No Parameter 8-30 Protocol Modbus RTU
responses are returned to broadcast queries from the Parameter 8-31 Address 1–247
master. Parameter 8-32 Baud Rate 2400–115200
Even parity, 1 stop bit
Parameter 8-33 Parity / Stop Bits
The Modbus RTU protocol establishes the format for the (default)
master query by providing the following information:
Table 5.11 Network Configuration
• The device (or broadcast) address.
• A function code defining the requested action.
• Any data to be sent.
• An error-checking field.
The response telegram of the slave device is also
constructed using Modbus protocol. It contains fields
confirming the action taken, any data to be returned, and

5.8 Modbus RTU Message Framing 5.8.3 Start/Stop Field

Structure
Telegrams start with a silent period of at least 3.5 character
5.8.1 Introduction intervals. The silent period is implemented as a multiple of
character intervals at the selected network baud rate
The controllers are set up to communicate on the Modbus (shown as Start T1-T2-T3-T4). The first field to be
network using RTU (remote terminal unit) mode, with each transmitted is the device address. Following the last
byte in a telegram containing 2 4-bit hexadecimal transmitted character, a similar period of at least 3.5
characters. The format for each byte is shown in Table 5.12. character intervals marks the end of the telegram. A new
telegram can begin after this period.
Start Data byte Stop/ Stop
5 5 bit parity Transmit the entire telegram frame as a continuous stream.

If a silent period of more than 1.5 character intervals
occurs before completion of the frame, the receiving
Table 5.12 Format for Each Byte device flushes the incomplete telegram and assumes that
the next byte is the address field of a new telegram.
Coding system 8-bit binary, hexadecimal 0–9, A–F. Similarly, if a new telegram begins before 3.5 character
2 hexadecimal characters contained in each intervals after a previous telegram, the receiving device
8-bit field of the telegram. considers it a continuation of the previous telegram. This
Bits per byte • 1 start bit. behavior causes a timeout (no response from the slave),
• 8 data bits, least significant bit sent first. since the value in the final CRC field is not valid for the
combined telegrams.
• 1 bit for even/odd parity; no bit for no
parity.
5.8.4 Address Field
• 1 stop bit if parity is used; 2 bits if no
parity.
The address field of a telegram frame contains 8 bits. Valid
Error check field Cyclic redundancy check (CRC). slave device addresses are in the range of 0–247 decimal.
The individual slave devices are assigned addresses in the
Table 5.13 Byte Details range of 1–247. 0 is reserved for broadcast mode, which all
slaves recognize. A master addresses a slave by placing the
5.8.2 Modbus RTU Telegram Structure slave address in the address field of the telegram. When
the slave sends its response, it places its own address in
The transmitting device places a Modbus RTU telegram this address field to let the master know which slave is
into a frame with a known beginning and ending point. responding.
This allows receiving devices to begin at the start of the
telegram, read the address portion, determine which 5.8.5 Function Field
device is addressed (or all devices, if the telegram is
broadcast), and to recognize when the telegram is The function field of a telegram frame contains 8 bits. Valid
completed. Partial telegrams are detected and errors set as codes are in the range of 1–FF. Function fields are used to
a result. Characters for transmission must be in send telegrams between master and slave. When a
hexadecimal 00–FF format in each field. The frequency telegram is sent from a master to a slave device, the
converter continuously monitors the network bus, also function code field tells the slave what kind of action to
during silent intervals. When the first field (the address perform. When the slave responds to the master, it uses
field) is received, each frequency converter or device the function code field to indicate either a normal (error-
decodes it to determine which device is being addressed. free) response, or that some kind of error occurred (called
Modbus RTU telegrams addressed to 0 are broadcast an exception response).
telegrams. No response is permitted for broadcast
telegrams. A typical telegram frame is shown in Table 5.14.
For a normal response, the slave simply echoes the original
function code. For an exception response, the slave returns
CRC a code that is equivalent to the original function code with
Start Address Function Data End
check its most significant bit set to logic 1. In addition, the slave
T1-T2-T3- T1-T2-T3- places a unique code into the data field of the response
8 bits 8 bits N x 8 bits 16 bits
T4 T4 telegram. This code tells the master what kind of error
occurred, or the reason for the exception. Also refer to
Table 5.14 Typical Modbus RTU Telegram Structure
chapter 5.8.10 Function Codes Supported by Modbus RTU and
chapter 5.8.11 Modbus Exception Codes.

5.8.6 Data Field Coil Description Signal

number direction
The data field is constructed using sets of 2 hexadecimal 1–16 Frequency converter control word Master to slave
digits, in the range of 00–FF hexadecimal. These digits are (see Table 5.16).
made up of 1 RTU character. The data field of telegrams 17–32 Frequency converter speed or Master to slave
sent from a master to a slave device contains additional setpoint reference range 0x0–
information which the slave must use to perform 0xFFFF (-200% ... ~200%).
accordingly. 33–48 Frequency converter status word Slave to master
(see Table 5.17).
The information can include items such as: 49–64 Open-loop mode: Frequency
• Coil or register addresses. converter output frequency.
Slave to master
5 5
Closed-loop mode: Frequency
• The quantity of items to be handled.
converter feedback signal.
• The count of actual data bytes in the field. Parameter write control (master to
slave).
5.8.7 CRC Check Field 0 = Parameter changes are written
to the RAM of the frequency
65 Master to slave
Telegrams include an error-checking field, operating based converter.
on a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) method. The CRC field 1 = Parameter changes are written
checks the contents of the entire telegram. It is applied to the RAM and EEPROM of the
regardless of any parity check method used for the frequency converter.
individual characters of the telegram. The transmitting 66–65536 Reserved. –
device calculates the CRC value and appends the CRC as
the last field in the telegram. The receiving device Table 5.15 Coil Register
recalculates a CRC during receipt of the telegram and
Coil 0 1
compares the calculated value to the actual value received
01 Preset reference lsb
in the CRC field. 2 unequal values result in bus timeout.
02 Preset reference msb
The error-checking field contains a 16-bit binary value
implemented as 2 8-bit bytes. After the implementation, 03 DC brake No DC brake
the low-order byte of the field is appended first, followed 04 Coast stop No coast stop
by the high-order byte. The CRC high-order byte is the last 05 Quick stop No quick stop
byte sent in the telegram. 06 Freeze frequency No freeze frequency
07 Ramp stop Start
5.8.8 Coil Register Addressing 08 No reset Reset

09 No jog Jog
In Modbus, all data is organized in coils and holding 10 Ramp 1 Ramp 2

registers. Coils hold a single bit, whereas holding registers 11 Data not valid Data valid
hold a 2 byte word (that is 16 bits). All data addresses in 12 Relay 1 off Relay 1 on
Modbus telegrams are referenced to 0. The first occurrence 13 Relay 2 off Relay 2 on
of a data item is addressed as item number 0. For example: 14 Set up lsb
The coil known as coil 1 in a programmable controller is 15 –
addressed as coil 0000 in the data address field of a 16 No reversing Reversing
Modbus telegram. Coil 127 decimal is addressed as coil
007Ehex (126 decimal). Table 5.16 Frequency Converter Control Word (FC Profile)
Holding register 40001 is addressed as register 0000 in the
data address field of the telegram. The function code field
already specifies a holding register operation. Therefore,
the 4XXXX reference is implicit. Holding register 40108 is
addressed as register 006Bhex (107 decimal).

Coil 0 1
33 Control not ready Control ready
34 Frequency converter not Frequency converter ready
ready
35 Coast stop Safety closed
36 No alarm Alarm
37 Not used Not used
40 No warning Warning
41 Not at reference At reference
5 5 42
43
Hand mode
Out of frequency range
Auto mode
In frequency range
44 Stopped Running
46 No voltage warning Voltage warning
47 Not in current limit Current limit
48 No thermal warning Thermal warning
Table 5.17 Frequency Converter Status Word (FC Profile)

Bus Bus PLC Content Access Description
address register1) register
0 1 40001 Reserved Reserved for legacy frequency converters VLT® 5000 and
–
VLT® 2800.
–
VLT® 2800.
–
VLT® 2800.
3 4 40004 Free – –
4 5 40005 Free – –
5 6 40006 Modbus configuration Read/Write TCP only. Reserved for Modbus TCP
(parameter 12-28 Store Data Values and
parameter 12-29 Store Always - stored in, for example,
EEPROM).
6 7 40007 Last fault code Read only Fault code received from parameter database, refer to
WHAT 38295 for details.
7 8 40008 Last error register Read only Address of register with which last error occurred, refer
to WHAT 38296 for details.
8 9 40009 Index pointer Read/Write Subindex of parameter to be accessed. Refer to WHAT
38297 for details.
9 10 40010 Parameter 0-01 Language Dependent on Parameter 0-01 Language (Modbus register = 10
parameter parameter number)
access 20 bytes space reserved for parameter in Modbus map.
19 20 40020 Parameter 0-02 Motor Speed Dependent on Parameter 0-02 Motor Speed Unit
Unit parameter 20 bytes space reserved for parameter in Modbus map.
access
29 30 40030 Parameter 0-03 Regional Dependent on Parameter 0-03 Regional Settings
Settings parameter 20 bytes space reserved for parameter in Modbus map.
access
Table 5.18 Address/Registers

1) Value written in the Modbus RTU telegram must be 1 or less than the register number. For example, Read Modbus Register 1 by writing value 0
in the telegram.

5.8.9 How to Control the Frequency 5.8.11 Modbus Exception Codes

Converter
For a full explanation of the structure of an exception code
This section describes codes which can be used in the response, refer to chapter 5.8.5 Function Field.
function and data fields of a Modbus RTU telegram.
Code Name Meaning
5.8.10 Function Codes Supported by The function code received in the query is
Modbus RTU not an allowable action for the server (or
slave). This may be because the function
Modbus RTU supports use of the following function codes code is only applicable to newer devices
in the function field of a telegram: Illegal and was not implemented in the unit
1
Function Function code (hex)

function selected. It could also indicate that the
server (or slave) is in the wrong state to 5 5
process a request of this type, for example
Read coils 1
because it is not configured and is being
Read holding registers 3
asked to return register values.
Write single coil 5
The data address received in the query is
Write single register 6
not an allowable address for the server (or
Write multiple coils F
slave). More specifically, the combination
Write multiple registers 10
Illegal data of reference number and transfer length is
Get comm. event counter B 2
address invalid. For a controller with 100 registers,
Report slave ID 11 a request with offset 96 and length 4
succeeds, while a request with offset 96
Table 5.19 Function Codes
and length 5 generates exception 02.
A value contained in the query data field
Function Function Subfunction Subfunction
is not an allowable value for server (or
code code
slave). This indicates a fault in the
Diagnostics 8 1 Restart communication.
structure of the remainder of a complex
2 Return diagnostic
request, such as that the implied length is
register. Illegal data
3 incorrect. It does NOT mean that a data
10 Clear counters and value
item submitted for storage in a register
diagnostic register.
has a value outside the expectation of the
11 Return bus message
application program, since the Modbus
count.
protocol is unaware of the significance of
12 Return bus communi-
any value of any register.
cation error count.
An unrecoverable error occurred while the
13 Return slave error count. Slave device
4 server (or slave) was attempting to
14 Return slave message failure
perform the requested action.
count.
Table 5.21 Modbus Exception Codes
Table 5.20 Function Codes
5.9 How to Access Parameters

5.9.1 Parameter Handling
The PNU (parameter number) is translated from the

register address contained in the Modbus read or write
telegram. The parameter number is translated to Modbus
as (10 x parameter number) decimal.
Examples
Reading parameter 3-12 Catch up/slow Down Value (16 bit):
The holding register 3120 holds the parameters value. A
value of 1352 (decimal), means that the parameter is set to
12.52%.
Reading parameter 3-14 Preset Relative Reference (32 bit):
The holding registers 3410 and 3411 hold the parameters

values. A value of 11300 (decimal), means that the 5.10 Examples

parameter is set to 1113.00.
The following examples show various Modbus RTU
For information on the parameters, size, and conversion
commands.
index, see the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Programming Guide.
5.10.1 Read Coil Status (01 hex)

5.9.2 Storage of Data
Description
The coil 65 decimal determines whether data written to
This function reads the ON/OFF status of discrete outputs
the frequency converter is stored in EEPROM and RAM (coil
(coils) in the frequency converter. Broadcast is never
65 = 1), or only in RAM (coil 65 = 0).
supported for reads.
5 5 5.9.3 IND (Index) Query

The query telegram specifies the starting coil and quantity
of coils to be read. Coil addresses start at 0, that is, coil 33
Some parameters in the frequency converter are array
is addressed as 32.
parameters, for example parameter 3-10 Preset Reference.
Since the Modbus does not support arrays in the holding Example of a request to read coils 33–48 (status word)
registers, the frequency converter has reserved the holding from slave device 01.
register 9 as pointer to the array. Before reading or writing
an array parameter, set the holding register 9. Setting Field name Example (hex)
holding register to the value of 2 causes all following read/ Slave address 01 (frequency converter address)
write to array parameters to be to the index 2. Function 01 (read coils)
Starting address HI 00
5.9.4 Text Blocks Starting address LO 20 (32 decimals) coil 33
Number of points HI 00
Parameters stored as text strings are accessed in the same Number of points LO 10 (16 decimals)
way as the other parameters. The maximum text block size Error check (CRC) –
is 20 characters. If a read request for a parameter is for
more characters than the parameter stores, the response is Table 5.22 Query
truncated. If the read request for a parameter is for fewer
characters than the parameter stores, the response is space Response
filled. The coil status in the response telegram is packed as 1 coil
per bit of the data field. Status is indicated as: 1 = ON; 0 =
OFF. The lsb of the first data byte contains the coil
5.9.5 Conversion Factor
addressed in the query. The other coils follow toward the
high-order end of this byte, and from low order to high
A parameter value can only be transferred as a whole
order in subsequent bytes.
number. To transfer decimals, use a conversion factor.
If the returned coil quantity is not a multiple of 8, the
remaining bits in the final data byte are padded with
5.9.6 Parameter Values values 0 (toward the high-order end of the byte). The byte
count field specifies the number of complete bytes of data.
Standard data types
Standard data types are int 16, int 32, uint 8, uint 16, and Field name Example (hex)
uint 32. They are stored as 4x registers (40001–4FFFF). The Slave address 01 (frequency converter address)
parameters are read using function 03 hex read holding Function 01 (read coils)
registers. Parameters are written using the function 6 hex Byte count 02 (2 bytes of data)
preset single register for 1 register (16 bits), and the Data (coils 40–33) 07
function 10 hex preset multiple registers for 2 registers (32 Data (coils 48–41) 06 (STW = 0607hex)
bits). Readable sizes range from 1 register (16 bits) up to Error check (CRC) –
10 registers (20 characters).
Table 5.23 Response
Non-standard data types
Non-standard data types are text strings and are stored as
4x registers (40001–4FFFF). The parameters are read using NOTICE
function 03 hex read holding registers and written using Coils and registers are addressed explicitly with an off-
function 10 hex preset multiple registers. Readable sizes set of -1 in Modbus.
range from 1 register (2 characters) up to 10 registers (20 For example, coil 33 is addressed as coil 32.
characters).

5.10.2 Force/Write Single Coil (05 hex) Field name Example (hex)
Slave address 01 (frequency converter address)
Description Function 0F (write multiple coils)
This function forces the coil to either ON or OFF. When Coil address HI 00
broadcast, the function forces the same coil references in Coil address LO 10 (coil address 17)
all attached slaves. Quantity of coils HI 00
Query Quantity of coils LO 10 (16 coils)
The query telegram specifies the coil 65 (parameter write Byte count 02
control) to be forced. Coil addresses start at 0, that is, coil Force data HI
20
65 is addressed as 64. Force data = 00 00 hex (OFF) or FF (Coils 8–1)
00 hex (ON). Force data LO
00 (reference = 2000 hex)
Field name Example (hex)
(Coils 16–9)
Error check (CRC) –
5 5
Slave address 01 (Frequency converter address)
Function 05 (write single coil) Table 5.26 Query
Coil address HI 00
Coil address LO 40 (64 decimal) Coil 65 Response
Force data HI FF The normal response returns the slave address, function
Force data LO 00 (FF 00 = ON)
code, starting address, and quantity of coils forced.
Error check (CRC) – Field name Example (hex)
Slave address 01 (frequency converter address)
Table 5.24 Query
Function 0F (write multiple coils)
Response Coil address HI 00
The normal response is an echo of the query, returned Coil address LO 10 (coil address 17)
after the coil state has been forced. Quantity of coils HI 00
Quantity of coils LO 10 (16 coils)
Field name Example (hex) Error check (CRC) –
Slave address 01
Function 05 Table 5.27 Response
Force data HI FF
Force data LO 00 5.10.4 Read Holding Registers (03 hex)
Quantity of coils HI 00
Quantity of coils LO 01 Description
Error check (CRC) – This function reads the contents of holding registers in the
slave.
Table 5.25 Response
Query
The query telegram specifies the starting register and
5.10.3 Force/Write Multiple Coils (0F hex) quantity of registers to be read. Register addresses start at
0, that is, registers 1–4 are addressed as 0–3.
Description
Example: Read parameter 3-03 Maximum Reference, register
This function forces each coil in a sequence of coils to
03030.
either on or off. When broadcasting, the function forces
the same coil references in all attached slaves.
Query
Slave address 01
The query telegram specifies the coils 17–32 (speed
Function 03 (Read holding registers)
setpoint) to be forced.
Starting address HI 0B (Register address 3029)
NOTICE Starting address LO D5 (Register address 3029)
Coil addresses start at 0, that is, coil 17 is addressed as Number of points HI 00
16. 02 – (parameter 3-03 Maximum
Number of points LO Reference is 32 bits long, that is, 2
registers)
Table 5.28 Query

Response 5.10.6 Preset Multiple Registers (10 hex)

The register data in the response telegram is packed as 2
bytes per register, with the binary contents right justified Description
within each byte. For each register, the 1st byte contains This function presets values into a sequence of holding
the high-order bits, and the 2nd contains the low-order registers.
bits.
Query
Example: hex 000088B8 = 35.000 = 35 Hz. The query telegram specifies the register references to be
preset. Register addresses start at 0, that is, register 1 is
Field name Example (hex) addressed as 0. Example of a request to preset 2 registers
Slave address 01 (set parameter 1-24 Motor Current to 738 (7.38 A)):
Function 03
5 5 Byte count
Data HI (register 3030)
04
00 Slave address
01
Data LO (register 3030) 16 Function 10
Data HI (register 3031) E3 Starting address HI 04
Data LO (register 3031) 60 Starting address LO 07
Error check (CRC) – Number of registers HI 00
Number of registers LO 02
Table 5.29 Response Byte count 04
Write data HI (Register 4: 1049) 00
5.10.5 Preset Single Register (06 hex) Write data LO (Register 4: 1049) 00
Write data HI (Register 4: 1050) 02
Description Write data LO (Register 4: 1050) E2
This function presets a value into a single holding register. Error check (CRC) –
Query
Table 5.32 Query
The query telegram specifies the register reference to be
preset. Register addresses start at 0, that is, register 1 is
Response
addressed as 0.
The normal response returns the slave address, function
Example: Write to parameter 1-00 Configuration Mode, code, starting address, and quantity of registers preset.
register 1000.
Field name Example (hex) Slave address 01
Slave address 01 Function 10
Function 06 Starting address HI 04
Register address HI 03 (register address 999) Starting address LO 19
Register address LO E7 (register address 999) Number of registers HI 00
Preset data HI 00 Number of registers LO 02
Preset data LO 01 Error check (CRC) –
Table 5.33 Response
Table 5.30 Query
Response
The normal response is an echo of the query, returned
after the register contents have been passed.

Slave address 01
Function 06
Register address HI 03
Register address LO E7
Preset data HI 00
Preset data LO 01
Table 5.31 Response

5.11 Danfoss FC Control Profile Bit 02, DC brake

Bit 02 = 0: Leads to DC braking and stop. Set braking
5.11.1 Control Word According to FC Profile current and duration in parameter 2-01 DC Brake Current
(8-10 Protocol = FC Profile) and parameter 2-02 DC Braking Time.
Bit 02 = 1: Leads to ramping.
Master-follower
130BA274.11
Bit 03, Coasting
CTW Speed ref. Bit 03 = 0: The frequency converter immediately releases
the motor (the output transistors are shut off), and it
coasts to a standstill.
Bit
no.: 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Bit 03 = 1: If the other starting conditions are met, the
frequency converter starts the motor.
Illustration 5.13 Control Word According to FC Profile
In parameter 8-50 Coasting Select, define how bit 03 gates
with the corresponding function on a digital input.
5 5
Bit Bit value = 0 Bit value = 1 Bit 04, Quick stop
00 Reference value External selection lsb Bit 04 = 0: Makes the motor speed ramp down to stop (set
01 Reference value External selection msb in parameter 3-81 Quick Stop Ramp Time).
02 DC brake Ramp
Bit 05, Hold output frequency
03 Coasting No coasting Bit 05 = 0: The present output frequency (in Hz) freezes.
04 Quick stop Ramp Change the frozen output frequency only with the digital
Hold output inputs programmed to [21] Speed up and [22] Speed down
05 Use ramp
frequency (parameter 5-10 Terminal 18 Digital Input to
06 Ramp stop Start parameter 5-13 Terminal 29 Digital Input).
07 No function Reset
08 No function Jog
NOTICE
09 Ramp 1 Ramp 2
If freeze output is active, the frequency converter can
only be stopped in 1 of the following ways:
10 Data invalid Data valid
11 Relay 01 open Relay 01 active • Bit 03 coast stop.
12 Relay 02 open Relay 02 active • Bit 02 DC brake.
13 Parameter set-up Selection lsb
15 No function Reverse
• Digital input programmed to [5] DC brake
inverse, [2] Coast inverse, or [3] Coast and reset
Table 5.34 Control Word According to FC Profile inv (parameter 5-10 Terminal 18 Digital Input to
parameter 5-13 Terminal 29 Digital Input).
Explanation of the control bits
Bits 00/01
Bits 00 and 01 are used to select among the 4 reference Bit 06, Ramp stop/start
values, which are preprogrammed in parameter 3-10 Preset Bit 06 = 0: Causes a stop and makes the motor speed
Reference according to Table 5.35. ramp down to stop via the selected ramp-down parameter.
Bit 06 = 1: Allows the frequency converter to start the
Programmed
Bit Bit motor if the other starting conditions are met.
reference Parameter
01 00 In parameter 8-53 Start Select, define how bit 06 ramp stop/
value
1 Parameter 3-10 Preset Reference [0] 0 0 start gates with the corresponding function on a digital
2 Parameter 3-10 Preset Reference [1] 0 1
input.
3 Parameter 3-10 Preset Reference [2] 1 0 Bit 07, Reset
4 Parameter 3-10 Preset Reference [3] 1 1 Bit 07 = 0: No reset.
Bit 07 = 1: Resets a trip. Reset is activated on the leading
Table 5.35 Control Bits signal edge, that is, when changing from logic 0 to logic 1.
Bit 08, Jog
NOTICE Bit 08 = 1: Parameter 3-11 Jog Speed [Hz] determines the
In parameter 8-56 Preset Reference Select, define how bit output frequency.
00/01 gates with the corresponding function on the
Bit 09, Selection of ramp 1/2
digital inputs.
Bit 09 = 0: Ramp 1 is active (parameter 3-41 Ramp 1 Ramp
Up Time to parameter 3-42 Ramp 1 Ramp Down Time).
Bit 09 = 1: Ramp 2 (parameter 3-51 Ramp 2 Ramp Up Time
to parameter 3-52 Ramp 2 Ramp Down Time) is active.

Bit 10, Data not valid/Data valid 5.11.2 Status Word According to FC Profile
Tell the frequency converter whether to use or ignore the (STW)
control word.
Bit 10 = 0: The control word is ignored. Set parameter 8-30 Protocol to [0] FC.
Bit 10 = 1: The control word is used. This function is
relevant because the telegram always contains the control
Follower-master
130BA273.11
word, regardless of the telegram type. If the control word
is not needed when updating or reading parameter, turn it STW Output freq.
off.
Bit 11, Relay 01 Bit
Bit 11 = 0: Relay not activated. no.: 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
5 5 Bit 11 = 1: Relay 01 activated if [36] Control word bit 11 is

selected in parameter 5-40 Function Relay.
Illustration 5.14 Status Word
Bit 12, Relay 02

Bit 12 = 0: Relay 02 is not activated. Bit Bit=0 Bit=1
Bit 12 = 1: Relay 02 is activated if [37] Control word bit 12 is 00 Control not ready Control ready
selected in parameter 5-40 Function Relay. 01 Frequency converter not Frequency converter ready
ready
Bit 13, Set-up selection
Use bit 13 to select from the 2 menu set-ups according to 02 Coasting Enable
Table 5.36. 03 No error Trip
04 No error Error (no trip)
Set-up Bit 13 05 Reserved –
1 0 06 No error Triplock
2 1 07 No warning Warning
08 Speed≠reference Speed=reference
Table 5.36 Menu Set-ups
09 Local operation Bus control
10 Out of frequency limit Frequency limit OK
The function is only possible when [9] Multi set-ups is
selected in parameter 0-10 Active Set-up. 11 No operation In operation
12 Frequency converter OK Stopped, auto start
13 Voltage OK Voltage exceeded
To define how bit 13 gates with the corresponding
function on the digital inputs, use parameter 8-55 Set-up 14 Torque OK Torque exceeded
Select. 15 Timer OK Timer exceeded
Table 5.37 Status Word According to FC Profile

Bit 15 Reverse
Bit 15 = 0: No reversing. Explanation of the status bits
Bit 15 = 1: Reversing. In the default setting, reversing is set
to digital in parameter 8-54 Reversing Select. Bit 15 causes
Bit 00, Control not ready/ready
reversing only when serial communication, [2] Logic OR or
Bit 00=0: The frequency converter trips.
[3] Logic AND is selected.
Bit 00=1: The frequency converter controls are ready but
the power component does not necessarily receive any
supply (if there is 24 V external supply to controls).
Bit 01, Frequency converter ready
Bit 01=0: The frequency converter is not ready.
Bit 01=1: The frequency converter is ready for operation.
Bit 02, Coast stop
Bit 02=0: The frequency converter releases the motor.
Bit 02=1: The frequency converter starts the motor with a
start command.
Bit 03, No error/trip
Bit 03=0: The frequency converter is not in fault mode.
Bit 03=1: The frequency converter trips. To re-establish
operation, press [Reset].

Bit 04, No error/error (no trip)

Bit 04=1: The frequency converter shows an error but does
not trip.
Bit 05, Not used
Bit 05 is not used in the status word.
Bit 06, No error/triplock
Bit 06=1: The frequency converter is tripped and locked.
Bit 07, No warning/warning
Bit 07=0: There are no warnings.
Bit 07=1: A warning has occurred. 5 5
Bit 08, Speed reference/speed=reference
Bit 08=0: The motor runs, but the present speed is
different from the preset speed reference. It might happen
when the speed ramps up/down during start/stop.
Bit 08=1: The motor speed matches the preset speed
reference.
Bit 09, Local operation/bus control
Bit 09=0: [Off/Reset] is activated on the control unit or [2]
Local in parameter 3-13 Reference Site is selected. It is not
possible to control the frequency converter via serial
communication.
Bit 09=1: It is possible to control the frequency converter
via the fieldbus/serial communication.
Bit 10, Out of frequency limit
Bit 10=0: The output frequency has reached the value in
parameter 4-12 Motor Speed Low Limit [Hz] or
parameter 4-14 Motor Speed High Limit [Hz].
Bit 10=1: The output frequency is within the defined limits.
Bit 11, No operation/in operation
Bit 11=0: The motor is not running.
Bit 11=1: The frequency converter has a start signal
without coast.
Bit 12, Frequency converter OK/stopped, auto start
Bit 12=0: There is no temporary overtemperature on the
frequency converter.
Bit 12=1: The frequency converter stops because of
overtemperature but the unit does not trip and resumes
operation once the overtemperature normalizes.
Bit 13, Voltage OK/limit exceeded
Bit 13=0: There are no voltage warnings.
Bit 13=1: The DC voltage in the frequency converter’s DC
link is too low or too high.
Bit 14, Torque OK/limit exceeded
Bit 14=0: The motor current is lower than the current limit
selected in parameter 4-18 Current Limit.
Bit 14=1: The current limit in parameter 4-18 Current Limit is
exceeded.
Bit 15, Timer OK/limit exceeded
Bit 15=0: The timers for motor thermal protection and
thermal protection are not exceeded 100%.
Bit 15=1: 1 of the timers exceeds 100%.

5.11.3 Bus Speed Reference Value
Speed reference value is transmitted to the frequency converter in a relative value in %. The value is transmitted in the form
of a 16-bit word. The integer value 16384 (4000 hex) corresponds to 100%. Negative figures are formatted using 2’s
complement. The actual output frequency (MAV) is scaled in the same way as the bus reference.
Master-slave
130BA276.11
16bit
CTW Speed reference
Follower-slave
5 5 STW
Actual output
frequency
Illustration 5.15 Actual Output Frequency (MAV)
The reference and MAV are scaled as follows:
-100% 0% 100%
130BA277.10
(C000hex) (0hex) (4000hex)
Par.3-00 set to
Reverse Forward
(1) -max- +max
Par.3-03 0 Par.3-03
Max reference Max reference
0% 100%
(0hex) (4000hex)
Par.3-00 set to
Forward
(0) min-max
Par.3-02 Par.3-03
Min reference Max reference
Illustration 5.16 Reference and MAV

Type Code and Selection Design Guide
6 Type Code and Selection
6.1 Type Code 6.2 Ordering Numbers: Options,

Accessories, and Spare Parts
The type code is a string of characters describing the
frequency converter’s configuration, see Illustration 6.1. Options and accessories Ordering number
VLT® Memory Module MCM 102 132B0359
VLT® Memory Module Programmer
130BF710.10
1 3 7 11 13 16 18 20 24 29 134B0792
MCM 1011)
FC-280PK37T4E20H1BXCXXXSXXXXAX VLT® Control Panel LCP 21 (Numeric) 132B0254
VLT® Control Panel LCP 102 (Graphical) 130B1107
Illustration 6.1 Type Code
Graphical LCP adapter 132B0281
The numbers shown in Table 6.1 refer to the letter/figure

VLT® Control Panel LCP Blind Cover
IP21/Type 1 conversion kit, K1
132B0262
132B0335
6 6
position in the type code string, read from left to right. IP21/Type 1 conversion kit, K2 132B0336
IP21/Type 1 conversion kit, K3 132B0337
Product groups 1–2 IP21/Type 1 conversion kit, K4 132B0338
Frequency converter series 4–6 IP21/Type 1 conversion kit, K5 132B0339
Power rating 7–10 Adapter plate, VLT® 2800 size A 132B0363
Phases 11 Adapter plate, VLT® 2800 size B 132B0364
Mains voltage 12 Adapter plate, VLT® 2800 size C 132B0365
Enclosure 13–15 Adapter plate, VLT® 2800 size D 132B0366
RFI filter 16–17 VLT® 24 V DC supply MCB 1061) 132B0368
Brake 18 LCP Remote Mounting Kit, w/3 m (10
132B0102
Display (LCP) 19 ft) cable
Coating PCB 20 LCP Mounting Kit, w/no LCP 130B1117
Mains option 21
Adaptation A 22 Table 6.2 Ordering Numbers for Options and Accessories
Adaptation B 23 1) Available in the middle of 2017.

Software release 24–27
Software language 28
A options 29–30
Table 6.1 Type Code Character Positions
From the online Drive Configurator, a customer can

configure the right frequency converter for a given
application and generate the type code string. The Drive
Configurator automatically generates an 8-digit sales
number to be delivered to the local sales office.
Another option is to establish a project list with several
products and send it to a Danfoss sales representative.
The Drive Configurator can be found on the global internet

site: vltconfig.danfoss.com.

Type Code and Selection VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
Spare parts Ordering number
Accessory bag FC 280 plugs 132B0350

Fan 50x20 IP21 PWM 132B0351
Fan 60x20 IP21 PWM 132B0352
Fan 70x20 IP21 PWM 132B0353
Fan 92x38 IP21 PWM 132B0371
Fan 120x38 IP21 PWM 132B0372
Terminal cover enclosure size K1 132B0354
Bus cable decoupling kit, FC 280 132B0369
6 6 Decoupling kit, power I/O, K1

Decoupling kit, power I/O, K2/K3
132B0373
132B0374
Decoupling kit, power I/O, K4/K5 132B0375
VLT® Cassette control - Standard 132B0345
VLT® Cassette control - CANopen 132B0346
VLT® Cassette control - PROFIBUS 132B0347
VLT® Cassette control - PROFINET 132B0348
VLT® Cassette control - EtherNet/IP 132B0349
VLT® Cassette control - POWERLINK 132B0378
Table 6.3 Ordering Numbers for Spare Parts

6.3 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors

Danfoss offers a wide variety of different resistors that are specially designed for our frequency converters. See
chapter 2.9.4 Control with Brake Function for the dimensioning of brake resistors. This section lists the ordering numbers for
the brake resistors. The resistance of the brake resistor given by ordering number may be bigger than Rrec. In this case, the
actual braking torque could be smaller than the highest braking torque which the frequency converter can provide.
6.3.1 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors 10%
Power Pm (HO) Rmin Rbr. nom Rrec Pbr avg Ordering Period Cable Thermal Maximum
rating number cross- relay brake torque
section1) with resistor
3-phase [kW (hp)] [Ω] [Ω] [Ω] [kW (hp)] 175Uxxxx [s] [mm2 [A] [%]
380–480 V (AWG)]
(T4)
PK37 0.37 (0.5) 890 1041.98 989

0.030
3000 120 1.5 (16) 0.3 139
6 6
(0.040)
0.045
PK55 0.55 (0.75) 593 693.79 659 3001 120 1.5 (16) 0.4 131
(0.060)
0.061
PK75 0.75 (1.0) 434 508.78 483 3002 120 1.5 (16) 0.4 129
(0.080)
0.092
P1K1 1.1 (1.5) 288 338.05 321 3004 120 1.5 (16) 0.5 132
(0.120)
0.128
P1K5 1.5 (2.0) 208 244.41 232 3007 120 1.5 (16) 0.8 145
(0.172)
0.190
P2K2 2.2 (3.0) 139 163.95 155 3008 120 1.5 (16) 0.9 131
(0.255)
0.262
P3K0 3 (4.0) 100 118.86 112 3300 120 1.5 (16) 1.3 131
(0.351)
0.354
P4K0 4 (5.0) 74 87.93 83 3335 120 1.5 (16) 1.9 128
(0.475)
0.492
P5K5 5.5 (7.5) 54 63.33 60 3336 120 1.5 (16) 2.5 127
(0.666)
0.677
P7K5 7.5 (10) 38 46.05 43 3337 120 1.5 (16) 3.3 132
(0.894)
0.945
P11K 11 (15) 27 32.99 31 3338 120 1.5 (16) 5.2 130
(1.267)
1.297
P15K 15 (20) 19 24.02 22 3339 120 1.5 (16) 6.7 129
(1.739)
1.610
P18K 18.5 (25) 16 19.36 18 3340 120 1.5 (16) 8.3 132
(2.158)
1.923
P22K 22 (30) 16 18.00 17 3357 120 1.5 (16) 10.1 128
(2.578)
Table 6.4 FC 280 - Mains: 3-phase 380–480 V (T4), 10% Duty Cycle

200–240 V (AWG)]
(T2)
0.030
PK37 0.37 (0.5) 225 263.22 250 3006 120 1.5 (16) 0.6 140
(0.040)
0.045
PK55 0.55 (0.75) 151 176.90 168 3011 120 1.5 (16) 0.7 142
(0.060)
0.062
PK75 0.75 (1.0) 110 129.92 123 3016 120 1.5 (16) 0.8 143
(0.083)
0.092
P1K1 1.1 (1.5) 73 86.77 82 3021 120 1.5 (16) 0.9 139
(0.120)
6 6 P1K5 1.5 (2.0) 53 62.70 59

0.128
(0.172)
3026 120 1.5 (16) 1.6 143
0.190
P2K2 2.2 (3.0) 35 42.06 39 3031 120 1.5 (16) 1.9 140
(0.255)
0.327
P3K7 3.7 (5.0) 20 24.47 23 3326 120 1.5 (16) 3.5 145
(0.439)
1) All cabling must comply with national and local regulations on cable cross-sections and ambient temperature.

6.3.2 Ordering Numbers: Brake Resistors 40%
3-phase [kW (hp)] [Ω] [Ω] [Ω] [kW (hp)] 175Uxxxx [s] [mm2] [A] [%]
380–480 V
(T4)
0.127
PK37 0.37 (0.5) 890 1041.98 989 3101 120 1.5 (16) 0.4 139
(0.170)
0.191
PK55 0.55 (0.75) 593 693.79 659 3308 120 1.5 (16) 0.5 131
(0.256)
0.260
PK75 0.75 (1.0) 434 508.78 483 3309 120 1.5 (16) 0.7 129
(0.349)
P1K1 1.1 (1.5) 288 338.05 321

0.391
(0.524)
3310 120 1.5 (16) 1 132 6 6
0.541
P1K5 1.5 (2.0) 208 244.41 232 3311 120 1.5 (16) 1.4 145
(0.725)
0.807
P2K2 2.2 (3.0) 139 163.95 155 3312 120 1.5 (16) 2.1 131
(1.082)
1.113
P3K0 3 (4.0) 100 118.86 112 3313 120 1.5 (16) 2.7 131
(1.491)
1.504
P4K0 4 (5.0) 74 87.93 83 3314 120 1.5 (16) 3.7 128
(2.016)
2.088
P5K5 5.5 (7.5) 54 63.33 60 3315 120 1.5 (16) 5 127
(2.799)
2.872
P7K5 7.5 (10) 38 46.05 43 3316 120 1.5 (16) 7.1 132
(3.850)
4.226
P11K 11 (15) 27 32.99 31 3236 120 2.5 (14) 11.5 130
(5.665)
5.804
P15K 15 (20) 19 24.02 22 3237 120 2.5 (14) 14.7 129
(7.780)
7.201
P18K 18.5 (25) 16 19.36 18 3238 120 4 (12) 19 132
(9.653)
8.604
P22K 22 (30) 16 18.00 17 3203 120 4 (12) 23 128
(11.534)

200–240 V (AWG)]
(T2)
0.129
PK37 0.37 (0.5) 225 263.22 250 3096 120 1.5 (16) 0.8 140
(0.173)
0.192
PK55 0.55 (0.75) 151 176.90 168 3008 120 1.5 (16) 0.9 142
(0.257)
0.261
PK75 0.75 (1.0) 110 129.92 123 3300 120 1.5 (16) 1.3 143
(0.350)
0.391
P1K1 1.1 (1.5) 73 86.77 82 3301 120 1.5 (16) 2 139
(0.524)
6 6 P1K5 1.5 (2.0) 53 62.70 59

0.541
(0.725)
3302 120 1.5 (16) 2.7 143
0.807
P2K2 2.2 (3.0) 35 42.06 39 3303 120 1.5 (16) 4.2 140
(1.082)
1.386
P3K7 3.7 (5.0) 20 24.47 23 3305 120 1.5 (16) 6.8 145
(1.859)
1) All cabling must comply with national and local regulations on cable cross-sections and ambient temperature.
6.4 Ordering Numbers: Sine-wave Filters

Switching
Frequency converter power and current ratings Filter current rating Ordering number
frequency1)
[kW [kW [kW
[A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] [kHz] – –
(hp)] (hp)] (hp)]
200–240 V 200–240 V 200–240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 100 Hz – IP00 IP20
0.37 0.37
– – 1.2 1.1
(0.5) (0.5)
0.55 0.55
– – 1.7 1.6 2.5 2.5 2 6 130B2404 130B2439
(0.75) (0.75)
0.37
2.2 0.75 (1) 2.2 0.75 (1) 2.1
(0.5)
– – 1.1 (1.5) 3 1.1 (1.5) 2.8
0.55 4.5 4 3.5 6 130B2406 130B2441
3.2 1.5 (2) 3.7 1.5 (2) 3.4
(0.75)
0.75 (1) 4.2 2.2 (3) 5.3 2.2 (3) 4.8
1.1 (1.5) 6 3 (4) 7.2 3 (4) 6.3 8 7.5 5.5 6 130B2408 130B2443
1.5 (2) 6.8 – – – –
– – 4 (5.5) 9 4 (5.5) 8.2 10 9.5 7.5 6 130B2409 130B2444
2.2 (3) 9.6 5.5 (7.5) 12 5.5 (7.5) 11
17 16 13 6 130B2411 130B2446
3.7 (5) 15.2 7.5 (10) 15.5 7.5 (10) 14
– – 11 (15) 23 11 (15) 21 24 23 18 5 130B2412 130B2447
– – 15 (20) 31 15 (20) 27
18.5 18.5 38 36 28.5 5 130B2413 130B2448
– – 37 34
(25) (25)
– – 22 (30) 42.5 22 (30) 40 48 45.5 36 5 130B2281 130B2307
Table 6.8 Sine-wave Filters for Frequency Converters with 380-480 V

1) The switching frequency could be derated to 3 kHz due to the output speed (less than 60% normal speed), over load, or over temperature. The
customer could notice the noise change of the filter.

Suggested parameter settings for operation with sine-wave filter are as follows:
• Set [1] Sine-Wave Filter in parameter 14-55 Output Filter.
• Set suitable value for individual filter in parameter 14-01 Switching Frequency. When [1] Sine-Wave Filter is set in
parameter 14-55 Output Filter, the options which are lower than 5 kHz in parameter 14-01 Switching Frequency are
removed automatically.
6.5 Ordering Numbers: dU/dt Filters

Frequency converter power and current ratings Filter current rating Ordering number
460/480 @
380@ 60 Hz
60 Hz
380-440 V 441-480 V 200–400/440 IP00 IP20 IP54
500/525 @
@ 50 Hz
50 Hz
[kW (hp)] [A] [kW (hp)] [A] [A] [A] – – –
11 (15)
15 (20)
23
31
11 (15)
15 (20)
21
27
6 6
44 40 130B2835 130B2836 130B2837
18.5 (25) 37 18.5 (25) 34
22 (30) 42.5 22 (30) 40
Table 6.9 dU/dt Filters for Frequency Converters with 380-480 V
6.6 Ordering Numbers: External EMC Filters

For K1S2 and K2S2, with external EMC filters listed in Table 6.10, the maximum shielded cable length of 100 m (328 ft)
according to EN/IEC 61800-3 C2 (EN 55011 A1), or 40 m (131.2 ft) according to EN/IEC 61800-3 C1 (EN 55011 B) can be
achieved.
For K1T4, K2T4 and K3T4 with internal A1 filter, with external EMC filters listed in Table 6.10, the maximum shielded cable
length of 100 m (328 ft) according to EN/IEC 61800-3 C2 (EN 55011 A1), or 25 m (82 ft) according to EN/IEC 61800-3 C1 (EN
55011 B) can be achieved.
EMC filter ordering number 134B5466 134B5467 134B5463 134B5464 134B5465

Frequency converter enclosure size K1S2 K2S2 K1T4 K2T4 K3T4
Dimensions A [mm (in)] 250 (9.8) 312.5 (12.3) 250 (9.8) 312.5 (12.3)
Dimensions a1 [mm (in)] 234 (9.2) 303 (11.9) 234 (9.2) 303 (11.9)
Dimensions a2 [mm (in)] 19.5 (0.77) 21.3 (0.84) 19.5 (0.77) 21.3 (0.84)
Dimensions am [mm (in)] 198 (7.8) 260 (10.2) 198 (7.8) 260 (10.2)
Dimensions B [mm (in)] 75 (2.95) 90 (3.54) 75 (2.95) 90 (3.54) 115 (4.53)
Dimensions b1 [mm (in)] 55 (2.17) 70 (2.76) 55 (2.17) 70 (2.76) 90 (3.54)
Dimensions bm [mm (in)] 60 (2.36) 70 (2.76) 60 (2.36) 70 (2.76) 90 (3.54)
Dimensions C [mm (in)] 50 (1.97)
Dimensions c1 [mm (in)] 22.7 (0.89)
Dimensions D1 [mm (in)] Ø5.3 (Ø0.21)
Dimensions Dm [mm (in)] M4 M5 M4 M5
Dimensions e1 [mm (in)] 6.5 (0.26) 5 (0.20) 6.5 (0.26) 5 (0.20)
Dimensions f1 [mm (in)] 10 (0.39) 12.5 (0.49)
Dimensions fm [mm (in)] 7.5 (0.30) 10 (0.39) 7.5 (0.30) 10 (0.39) 12.5 (0.49)
Mounting screws for EMC filter M5
Mounting screws for frequency converter M4 M5 M4 M5
Weight [kg (lb)] 1.10 (2.43) 1.50 (3.31) 1.20 (2.65) 1.90 (4.19) 2.10 (4.63)
Table 6.10 Details of EMC Filter for K1–K3

130BF872.10
e1
a1
c1
C
A
a1 e1
am a2
fm
f1
6 6
bm
b1
B
4-Dm 6-D1
6-D1
Illustration 6.2 Dimensions of EMC Filter for K1–K3
For K4T4 and K5T4 with internal A1 filter, with external EMC filters listed in Table 6.11, the maximum shielded cable length
of 100 m (328 ft) according to EN/IEC 61800-3 C2 (EN 55011 A1), or 25 m (82 ft) according to EN/IEC 61800-3 C1 (EN 55011
B) can be achieved.
Power [kW (hp)] Torque

Type A B C D E F G H I J K L1 Weight [kg (lb)] Ordering Number
Size 380–480 V [Nm (in-lb)]
11–15 1.9–2.2 1.2
FN3258-30-47 270 50 85 240 255 30 5.4 1 10.6 M5 25 40 132B0246
(15–20) (16.8–19.5) (2.6)
18.5–22 1.9–2.2 1.4
FN3258-42-47 310 50 85 280 295 30 5.4 1 10.6 M5 25 40 132B0247
(25–30) (16.8–19.5) (3.1)
Table 6.11 Details of EMC Filter for K4–K5

D l1
130BC247.10
C
L1
H K
A
B
G 6 6
F
Illustration 6.3 Dimensions of EMC Filter for K4–K5

Specifications VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
7 Specifications
7.1 Electrical Data

PK37 PK55 PK75 P1K1 P1K5 P2K2 P3K0
Frequency converter
0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.0
typical shaft output [kW (hp)]
(0.5) (0.75) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (3.0) (4.0)
Enclosure protection rating IP20 (IP21/Type 1
K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K2
as option)
Output current
Shaft output [kW] 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3
Continuous (3x380–440 V) [A] 1.2 1.7 2.2 3 3.7 5.3 7.2
Continuous (3x441–480 V) [A] 1.1 1.6 2.1 2.8 3.4 4.8 6.3
Intermittent (60 s overload) [A] 1.9 2.7 3.5 4.8 5.9 8.5 11.5
Continuous kVA (400 V AC) [kVA] 0.9 1.2 1.5 2.1 2.6 3.7 5.0
7 7 Maximum input current
Continuous (3x380–440 V) [A] 1.2 1.6 2.1 2.6 3.5 4.7 6.3
Continuous (3x441–480 V) [A] 1.0 1.2 1.8 2.0 2.9 3.9 4.3
More specifications
Maximum cable cross-section (mains, motor,
4 (12)
brake, and load sharing) [mm2 (AWG)]
Estimated power loss at rated maximum load
20.9 25.2 30 40 52.9 74 94.8
[W]1)
Weight, enclosure protection rating IP20 [kg
2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.5 (5.5) 3.6 (7.9)
(lb)]
Weight, enclosure protection rating IP21 [kg
4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 5.5 (12.1)
(lb)]
Efficiency [%]2) 96.0 96.6 96.8 97.2 97.0 97.5 98.0
Table 7.1 Mains Supply 3x380–480 V AC

Specifications Design Guide
P4K0 P5K5 P7K5 P11K P15K P18K P22K

Frequency converter
4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22
(5.4) (7.5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30)
Enclosure protection rating IP20 (IP21/Type 1 as
K2 K2 K3 K4 K4 K5 K5
option)
Output current
Shaft output 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22
Continuous (3x380–440 V) [A] 9 12 15.5 23 31 37 42.5
Continuous (3x441–480 V) [A] 8.2 11 14 21 27 34 40
Maximum input current
Continuous (3x380–440 V) [A] 8.3 11.2 15.1 22.1 29.9 35.2 41.5
Continuous (3x441–480 V) [A] 6.8 9.4 12.6 18.4 24.7 29.3 34.6
More specifications
4 (12) 16 (6) 7 7
115.5 157.5 192.8 289.5 393.4 402.8 467.5
[W]1)
Weight enclosure protection rating IP20 [kg (lb)] 3.6 (7.9) 3.6 (7.9) 4.1 (9.0) 9.4 (20.7) 9.5 (20.9) 12.3 (27.1) 12.5 (27.6)
Weight enclosure protection rating IP21 [kg (lb)] 5.5 (12.1) 5.5 (12.1) 6.5 (14.3) 10.5 (23.1) 10.5 (23.1) 14.0 (30.9) 14.0 (30.9)
Efficiency [%]2) 98.0 97.8 97.7 98.0 98.1 98.0 98.0
PK37 PK55 PK75 P1K1 P1K5 P2K2 P3K7

Frequency converter
0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.7
(0.5) (0.75) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (3.0) (5.0)
K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K2 K3
option)
Output current
Continuous (3x200–240 V) [A] 2.2 3.2 4.2 6 6.8 9.6 15.2
Continuous (3x200–240 V) [A] 1.8 2.7 3.4 4.7 6.3 8.8 14.3
More specifications
4 (12)
29.4 38.5 51.1 60.7 76.1 96.1 147.5
[W]1)
Weight enclosure protection rating IP20 [kg
2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.3 (5.1) 2.5 (5.5) 3.6 (7.9)
(lb)]
Weight enclosure protection rating IP21 [kg
4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 4.0 (8.8) 5.5 (12.1) 6.5 (14.3)
(lb)]
Efficiency [%]2) 96.4 96.6 96.3 96.6 96.5 96.7 96.7

PK37 PK55 PK75 P1K1 P1K5 P2K2

Frequency converter
0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2
(0.5) (0.74) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (3.0)
K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K2
option)
Output current
Continuous (3x200–240 V) [A] 2.2 3.2 4.2 6 6.8 9.6
Intermittent (60 s overload) [A] 3.5 5.1 6.7 9.6 10.9 15.4
Continuous kVA (230 V AC) [kVA] 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.4 2.7 3.8
Continuous (1x200–240 V) [A] 2.9 4.4 5.5 7.7 10.4 14.4
Intermittent (60 s overload) [A] 4.6 7.0 8.8 12.3 16.6 23.0
More specifications
Maximum cable cross-section (mains and motor)
4 (12)
[mm2 (AWG)]
Estimated power loss at rated maximum load [W]1) 37.7 46.2 56.2 76.8 97.5 121.6
7 7 Weight enclosure protection rating IP20 [kg (lb)]

Weight enclosure protection rating IP21 [kg (lb)]
2.3 (5.1)
4.0 (8.8)
2.3 (5.1)
4.0 (8.8)
2.3 (5.1)
4.0 (8.8)
2.3 (5.1)
4.0 (8.8)
2.3 (5.1)
4.0 (8.8)
2.5 (5.5)
5.5 (12.1)
Efficiency [%]2) 94.4 95.1 95.1 95.3 95.0 95.4

1) The typical power loss is at nominal load conditions and expected to be within ±15% (tolerance relates to variety in voltage and cable
conditions).
Values are based on a typical motor efficiency (IE2/IE3 border line). Motors with lower efficiency add to the power loss in the frequency converter,
and motors with high efficiency reduce power loss.
Applies to dimensioning of frequency converter cooling. If the switching frequency is higher than the default setting, the power losses sometimes
rise. LCP and typical control card power consumptions are included. Further options and customer load sometimes add up to 30 W to the losses
(though typically only 4 W extra for a fully loaded control card or fieldbus).
For power loss data according to EN 50598-2, refer to www.danfoss.com/vltenergyefficiency.
2) Measured using 50 m (164 ft) shielded motor cables at rated load and rated frequency. For energy efficiency class, see chapter 7.4 Ambient
Conditions. For part load losses, see www.danfoss.com/vltenergyefficiency.

7.2 Mains Supply

Mains supply (L1/N, L2/L, L3)
Supply terminals (L1/N, L2/L, L3)
Supply voltage 380–480 V: -15% (-25%)1) to +10%
Supply voltage 200–240 V: -15% (-25%)1) to +10%
1) The frequency converter can run at -25% input voltage with reduced performance. The maximum output power of the
frequency converter is 75% if input voltage is -25%, and 85% if input voltage is -15%.
Full torque cannot be expected at mains voltage lower than 10% below the lowest rated supply voltage of the frequency
converter.
Supply frequency 50/60 Hz ±5%
Maximum imbalance temporary between mains phases 3.0% of rated supply voltage
True power factor (λ) ≥0.9 nominal at rated load
Displacement power factor (cos ϕ) Near unity (>0.98)
Switching on input supply (L1/N, L2/L, L3) (power-ups) ≤7.5 kW (10 hp) Maximum 2 times/minute
Switching on input supply (L1/N, L2/L, L3) (power-ups) 11–22 kW (15–30 hp) Maximum 1 time/minute
7.3 Motor Output and Motor Data 7 7

Motor output (U, V, W)
Output voltage 0–100% of supply voltage
Output frequency 0–500 Hz
Output frequency in VVC+ mode 0–200 Hz
Switching on output Unlimited
Ramp time 0.01–3600 s
Torque characteristics
Starting torque (constant torque) Maximum 160% for 60 s1)
Overload torque (constant torque) Maximum 160% for 60 s1)
Starting current Maximum 200% for 1 s
Torque rise time in VVC+ mode (independent of fsw) Maximum 50 ms
1) Percentage relates to the nominal torque. It is 150% for 11–22 kW (15–30 hp) frequency converters.

7.4 Ambient Conditions

Ambient conditions
IP class IP20 (IP21/NEMA type 1 as option)
Vibration test, all enclosure sizes 1.14 g
Relative humidity 5–95% (IEC 721-3-3; Class 3K3 (non-condensing) during operation
Ambient temperature (at DPWM switching mode)
- with derating Maximum 55 °C (131 °F)1)2)3)
- at full constant output current Maximum 45 °C (113 °F)4)
Minimum ambient temperature during full-scale operation 0 °C (32 °F)
Minimum ambient temperature at reduced performance -10 °C (14 °F)
Temperature during storage/transport -25 to +65/70 °C (-13 to +149/158 °F)
Maximum altitude above sea level without derating 1000 m (3280 ft)
Maximum altitude above sea level with derating 3000 m (9243 ft)
EN 61800-3, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-3-11,
EMC standards, emission EN 61000-3-12, EN 61000-6-3/4, EN 55011, IEC 61800-3
EN 61800-3, EN 61000-6-1/2, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3
7 7
EMC standards, immunity EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61326-3-1
Energy efficiency class 5) IE2
1) Refer to chapter 7.12 Special Conditions for:
• Derating for high ambient temperature.
• Derating for high altitude.
2) For PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and POWERLINK variant of VLT® Midi Drive FC 280, to prevent the control card from
overtemperature, avoid full digital/analog I/O load at ambient temperature higher than 45 °C (113 °F).
3) Ambient temperature for K1S2 with derating is maximun 50 °C (122 °F).
4) Ambient temperature for K1S2 at full constant output current is maximun 40 °C (104 °F).
5) Determined according to EN 50598-2 at:
• Rated load.
• 90% rated frequency.
• Switching frequency factory setting.
• Switching pattern factory setting.
• Open type: Surrounding air temperature 45 °C (113 °F).
• Type 1 (NEMA kit): Ambient temperature 45 °C (113 °F).
7.5 Cable Specifications

Cable lengths1)
Maximum motor cable length, shielded 50 m (164 ft)
Maximum motor cable length, unshielded 75 m (246 ft)
Maximum cross-section of control terminals, flexible/rigid wire 2.5 mm2/14 AWG
Minimum cross-section of control terminals 0.55 mm2/30 AWG
Maximum STO input cable length, unshielded 20 m (66 ft)
1) For power cables cross-sections, see Table 7.1, Table 7.2, Table 7.3, and Table 7.4.
When complying with EN 55011 1A and EN 55011 1B the motor cable must in certain instances be reduced. See
chapter 2.6.2 EMC Emission for more details.

7.6 Control Input/Output and Control Data

Digital inputs
Terminal number 18, 19, 271), 29, 32, 33
Logic PNP or NPN
Voltage level 0–24 V DC
Voltage level, logic 0 PNP <5 V DC
Voltage level, logic 1 PNP >10 V DC
Voltage level, logic 0 NPN >19 V DC
Voltage level, logic 1 NPN <14 V DC
Maximum voltage on input 28 V DC
Pulse frequency range 4–32 kHz
(Duty cycle) minimum pulse width 4.5 ms
Input resistance, Ri Approximately 4 kΩ
1) Terminal 27 can also be programmed as output.
STO inputs
7 7
Terminal number 37, 38
Voltage level 0–30 V DC
Voltage level, low <1.8 V DC
Voltage level, high >20 V DC
Minimum input current (each pin) 6 mA

Analog inputs
Number of analog inputs 2
Terminal number 531), 54
Modes Voltage or current
Mode select Software
Voltage level 0–10 V
Input resistance, Ri Approximately 10 kΩ
Maximum voltage -15 V to +20 V
Current level 0/4 to 20 mA (scaleable)
Input resistance, Ri Approximately 200 Ω
Maximum current 30 mA
Resolution for analog inputs 11 bit
Accuracy of analog inputs Maximum error 0.5% of full scale
Bandwidth 100 Hz
The analog inputs are galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
1) Terminal 53 supports only voltage mode and can also be used as digital input.
PELV isolation
130BE837.10
7 7 37
Control Mains
38
High
voltage Motor
33
Functional
isolation
RS485 DC bus
Illustration 7.1 Galvanic Isolation
NOTICE
HIGH ALTITUDE
For installation at altitudes above 2000 m (6562 ft), contact Danfoss hotline regarding PELV.
Pulse inputs
Programmable pulse inputs 2
Terminal number pulse 29, 33
Maximum frequency at terminal 29, 33 32 kHz (push-pull driven)
Maximum frequency at terminal 29, 33 5 kHz (open collector)
Minimum frequency at terminal 29, 33 4 Hz
Voltage level See the section on digital input
Input resistance, Ri Approximately 4 kΩ
Pulse input accuracy Maximum error: 0.1% of full scale

Digital outputs
Programmable digital/pulse outputs 1
Terminal number 271)
Voltage level at digital/frequency output 0–24 V
Maximum output current (sink or source) 40 mA
Maximum load at frequency output 1 kΩ
Maximum capacitive load at frequency output 10 nF
Minimum output frequency at frequency output 4 Hz
Maximum output frequency at frequency output 32 kHz
Accuracy of frequency output Maximum error: 0.1% of full scale
Resolution of frequency output 10 bit
1) Terminal 27 can also be programmed as input.
The digital output is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Analog outputs
Number of programmable analog outputs 1
Terminal number 42
Current range at analog output
Maximum resistor load to common at analog output
0/4–20 mA
500 Ω
7 7
Accuracy on analog output Maximum error: 0.8% of full scale
Resolution on analog output 10 bit
The analog output is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Control card, 24 V DC output
Terminal number 12, 13
Maximum load 100 mA
The 24 V DC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV). However, the supply has the same potential as the
analog and digital inputs and outputs.
Control card, +10 V DC output

Terminal number 50
Output voltage 10.5 V ±0.5 V
Maximum load 15 mA
The 10 V DC supply is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
Control card, RS485 serial communication

Terminal number 68 (P,TX+, RX+), 69 (N,TX-, RX-)
Terminal number 61 Common for terminals 68 and 69
The RS485 serial communication circuit is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV).
Control card, USB serial communication
USB standard 1.1 (full speed)
USB plug USB type B plug
Connection to PC is carried out via a standard host/device USB cable.
The USB connection is galvanically isolated from the supply voltage (PELV) and other high-voltage terminals.
The USB ground connection is not galvanically isolated from protective earth. Use only an isolated laptop as PC connection to
the USB connector on the frequency converter.

Relay outputs
Programmable relay outputs 1
Relay 01 01–03 (NC), 01–02 (NO)
Maximum terminal load (AC-1)1) on 01–02 (NO) (resistive load) 250 V AC, 3 A
Maximum terminal load (AC-15)1) on 01–02 (NO) (inductive load @ cosφ 0.4) 250 V AC, 0.2 A
Maximum terminal load (DC-1)1) on 01–02 (NO) (resistive load) 30 V DC, 2 A
Maximum terminal load (DC-13)1) on 01–02 (NO) (inductive load) 24 V DC, 0.1 A
Maximum terminal load (AC-1)1) on 01–03 (NC) (resistive load) 250 V AC, 3 A
Maximum terminal load (AC-15)1)on 01–03 (NC) (inductive load @ cosφ 0.4) 250 V AC, 0.2 A
Maximum terminal load (DC-1)1) on 01–03 (NC) (resistive load) 30 V DC, 2 A
Minimum terminal load on 01–03 (NC), 01–02 (NO) 24 V DC 10 mA, 24 V AC 20 mA
1) IEC 60947 parts 4 and 5
The relay contacts are galvanically isolated from the rest of the circuit by reinforced isolation.
Control card performance

Scan interval 1 ms
7 7 Control characteristics
Resolution of output frequency at 0–500 Hz ±0.003 Hz
System response time (terminals 18, 19, 27, 29, 32, and 33) ≤2 ms
Speed control range (open loop) 1:100 of synchronous speed
Speed accuracy (open loop) ±0.5% of nominal speed
Speed accuracy (closed loop) ±0.1% of nominal speed
All control characteristics are based on a 4-pole asynchronous motor.
7.7 Connection Tightening Torques

Make sure to use the right torques when tightening all electrical connections. Too low or too high torque sometimes causes
electrical connection problems. To ensure that correct torques are applied, use a torque wrench. Recommended slot
screwdriver type is SZS 0.6x3.5 mm.
Torque [Nm (in-lb)]

Enclosure Power DC
Mains Motor Brake Ground Control Relay
type [kW (hp)] connection
0.37–2.2
K1 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 1.6 (14.2) 0.4 (3.5) 0.5 (4.4)
(0.5–3.0)
3.0–5.5
K2 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 1.6 (14.2) 0.4 (3.5) 0.5 (4.4)
(4.0–7.5)
K3 7.5 (10) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 0.8 (7.1) 1.6 (14.2) 0.4 (3.5) 0.5 (4.4)
11–15
K4 1.2 (10.6) 1.2 (10.6) 1.2 (10.6) 1.2 (10.6) 1.6 (14.2) 0.4 (3.5) 0.5 (4.4)
(15–20)
18.5–22
K5 1.2 (10.6) 1.2 (10.6) 1.2 (10.6) 1.2 (10.6) 1.6 (14.2) 0.4 (3.5) 0.5 (4.4)
(25–30)
Table 7.5 Tightening Torques

7.8 Fuses and Circuit Breakers NOTICE

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Use fuses and/or circuit breakers on the supply side to
Using fuses and/or circuit breakers is mandatory to
protect service personnel and equipment from injuries and
ensure compliance with IEC 60364 for CE. Failure to
damage if there is component breakdown inside the
follow the protection recommendations can result in
frequency converter (first fault).
damage to the frequency converter.
Branch circuit protection

Danfoss recommends using the fuses and circuit breakers
Protect all branch circuits in an installation (including
in Table 7.6 to ensure compliance with UL 508C or IEC
switch gear and machines) against short circuit and
61800-5-1. For non-UL applications, design circuit breakers
overcurrent according to national/international regulations.
for protection in a circuit capable of delivering a maximum
NOTICE of 50000 Arms (symmetrical), 240 V/400 V maximum. The
Integral solid-state short-circuit protection does not frequency converter short-circuit current rating (SCCR) is
provide branch circuit protection. Provide branch circuit suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more
protection in accordance with the national and local than 100000 Arms, 240 V/480 V maximum when protected
rules and regulations. by Class T fuses.
Table 7.6 lists the recommended fuses and circuit breakers

that have been tested.
7 7
CAUTION
PERSONAL INJURY AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
RISK
Malfunction or failing to follow the recommendations
may result in personal risk and damage to the frequency
converter and other equipment.
• Select fuses according to recommendations.
Possible damage can be limited to be inside the
frequency converter.

Non-UL circuit
UL fuse
Enclosure size Power [kW (hp)] Non-UL fuse breaker
(Bussmann, class T)
(Eaton)
0.37 (0.5)
0.55–0.75 gG-10 JJS-6
(0.74–1.0)
K1 PKZM0-16
1.1–1.5
JJS-10
(1.48–2.0) gG-20
2.2 (3.0) JJS-15
3-phase 380–480 V 3.0–5.5
K2 PKZM0-20
(4.0–7.5) gG-25 JJS-25
K3 7.5 (10) PKZM0-25
11–15
K4 gG-50 – JJS-50
(15–20)
18.5–22
K5 gG-80 – JJS-80
(25–30)
0.37 (0.5) gG-10 JJN-6
7 7 K1
0.55 (0.74)
0.75 (1.0) PKZM0-16
JJN-10
JJN-15
gG-20
3-phase 200–240 V 1.1 (1.48)
JJN-20
1.5 (2.0)
K2 2.2 (3.0) PKZM0-20
gG-25 JJN-25
K3 3.7 (5.0) PKZM0-25
0.37 (0.5) gG-10 JJN-6
0.55 (0.74) JJN-10
K1 0.75 (1.0) PKZM0-16 JJN-15
Single-phase 200–240 V gG-20
1.1 (1.48)
JJN-20
1.5 (2.0)
K2 2.2 (3.0) gG-25 PKZM0-20 JJN-25
Table 7.6 Fuse and Circuit Breaker
7.9 Efficiency 1.01
130BB252.11
1.0
Efficiency of the frequency converter (ηVLT) 0.99
Relative Efficiency
The load on the frequency converter has little effect on its 0.98
0.97
efficiency. In general, the efficiency is the same at the
0.96
rated motor frequency fM,N. This rule also applies even if 0.95
the motor supplies 100% of the rated shaft torque or only 0.94
75%, for example if there is part loads. 0.93
0.92
This also means that the efficiency of the frequency 0% 50% 100% 150% 200%
converter does not change even if other U/f characteristics % Speed
are selected. 100% load 75% load 50% load 25% load
However, the U/f characteristics influence the efficiency of Illustration 7.2 Typical Efficiency Curves
the motor.
The efficiency declines a little when the switching
frequency is set to a value above the default value. If the Efficiency of the motor (ηMOTOR)
mains voltage is 480 V, or if the motor cable is longer than The efficiency of a motor connected to the frequency
30 m (98.4 ft), the efficiency is also slightly reduced. converter depends on the magnetizing level. In general,
the efficiency is as good as with mains operation. The
Frequency converter efficiency calculation efficiency of the motor depends on the type of motor.
Calculate the efficiency of the frequency converter at
different loads based on Illustration 7.2. Multiply the factor In the range of 75–100% of the rated torque, the efficiency
in Illustration 7.2 by the specific efficiency factor listed in of the motor is practically constant, both when controlled
the specification tables in chapter 7.1 Electrical Data: by the frequency converter and when running directly on
mains.

In small motors, the influence from the U/f characteristic If the peak voltage is too high, motors without phase coil
on efficiency is marginal. However, in motors from 11 kW insulation are affected. The longer the motor cable, the
(14.8 hp) and up, the advantages are significant. higher the rise time and peak voltage.
In general, the switching frequency does not affect the
efficiency of small motors. Motors from 11 kW (14.8 hp) Switching of the IGBTs cause peak voltage on the motor
and up have their efficiency improved 1–2% because the terminals. The VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 complies with IEC
sine shape of the motor current is almost perfect at high 60034-25 regarding motors designed to be controlled by
switching frequency. frequency converters. The FC 280 also complies with IEC
60034-17 regarding Norm motors controlled by frequency
Efficiency of the system (ηSYSTEM)
converters.
To calculate the system efficiency, the efficiency of the
The following dU/dt data are measured at the motor
frequency converter (ηVLT) is multiplied by the efficiency of
terminal side:
the motor (ηMOTOR):
ηSYSTEM = ηVLT x ηMOTOR
Cable Mains
7.10 Acoustic Noise length voltage Rise time UPEAK dU/dt
[m (ft)] [V] [μsec] [kV] [kV/μsec]
The acoustic noise from the frequency converter comes
5 (16.4) 400 0.0904 0.718 6.41
from 3 sources:
• DC intermediate circuit coils.
50 (164)
5 (16.4)
400
480
0.292
0.108
1.05
0.835
2.84
6.20
7 7
• Integral fan. 50 (164) 480 0.32 1.25 3.09
• RFI filter choke.
Table 7.8 dU/dt Data for FC 280, 2.2 kW (3.0 hp), 3x380–480 V
The typical values measured at a distance of 1 m (3.3 ft)
from the unit: Cable Mains
length voltage Rise time UPEAK dU/dt
Enclosure size 80% fan Full fan speed Background [m (ft)] [V] [μsec] [kV] [kV/μsec]
[kW (hp)] speed [dBA] [dBA] noise 5 (16.4) 400 0.096 0.632 5.31
K1 50 (164) 400 0.306 0.99 2.58
0.37–2.2 41.4 42.7 33 5 (16.4) 480 0.118 0.694 4.67
(0.5–3.0) 50 (164) 480 0.308 1.18 3.05
K2
50.3 54.3 32.9
3.0–5.5 (4.0–7.5) Table 7.9 dU/dt Data for FC 280, 5.5 kW (7.5 hp), 3x380–480 V
K3
51 54.2 33 Cable Mains
7.5 (10)
K4 length voltage Rise time UPEAK dU/dt
59 61.1 32.9 [m (ft)] [V] [μsec] [kV] [kV/μsec]
11–15 (15–20)
K5 5 (16.4) 400 0.128 0.732 4.54
64.6 65.6 32.9 50 (164) 400 0.354 1.01 2.27
18.5–22 (25–30)
5 (16.4) 480 0.134 0.835 5.03
Table 7.7 Typical Measured Values 50 (164) 480 0.36 1.21 2.69
7.11 dU/dt Conditions Table 7.10 dU/dt Data for FC 280, 7.5 kW (10 hp), 3x380–480 V
When a transistor in the frequency converter bridge Cable Mains

switches, the voltage across the motor increases by a length voltage Rise time UPEAK dU/dt
dU/dt ratio depending on the following factors: [m (ft)] [V] [μsec] [kV] [kV/μsec]
• The motor cable type. 5 (16.4) 400 0.26 0.84 2.57
• The cross-section of the motor cable. 50 (164) 400 0.738 1.07 1.15
5 (16.4) 480 0.334 0.99 2.36
• The length of the motor cable.
50 (164) 480 0.692 1.25 1.44
• Whether the motor cable is shielded or not.
Table 7.11 dU/dt Data for FC 280, 15 kW (20 hp), 3x380–480 V
• Inductance.
The natural induction causes an overshoot UPEAK in the
motor voltage before it stabilizes itself at a level
depending on the voltage in the DC link. The rise time and
the peak voltage UPEAK affect the service life of the motor.

Cable Mains 7.12 Special Conditions

[m (ft)] [V] [μsec] [kV] [kV/μsec] Under some special conditions, where the operation of the
5 (16.4) 400 0.258 0.652 2.01 frequency converter is challenged, consider derating. In
50 (164) 400 0.38 1.03 2.15 some conditions, derating must be done manually.
5 (16.4) 480 0.258 0.752 2.34 In other conditions, the frequency converter automatically
50 (164) 480 0.4 1.23 2.42 performs a degree of derating when necessary. Derating is
done to ensure the performance at critical stages where
Table 7.12 dU/dt Data for FC 280, 22 kW (30 hp), 3x380–480 V the alternative could be a trip.
Cable Mains
5 (16.4) 240 0.0712 0.484 5.44
50 (164) 240 0.224 0.594 2.11
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length
Mains
voltage Rise time UPEAK dU/dt
5 (16.4) 240 0.072 0.468 5.25
50 (164) 240 0.208 0.592 2.28
Cable Mains
5 (16.4) 240 0.092 0.526 4.56
50 (164) 240 0.28 0.6 1.72
Cable Mains
5 (16.4) 240 0.088 0.414 3.79
50 (164) 240 0.196 0.593 2.41
Cable Mains
5 (16.4) 240 0.112 0.368 2.64
50 (164) 240 0.116 0.362 2.51

7.12.1 Manual Derating
130BE891.10
100%
Manual derating must be considered for: 90%
• Air pressure – for installation at altitudes above 80%

1000 m (3281 ft). 70%
(1) Output Current

• Motor speed – at continuous operation at low
60%
50% 45C
RPM in constant torque applications.
40% 50C
• Ambient temperature – above 45 °C (113 °F), for 30% 55C
details, see from Illustration 7.3 to Illustration 7.12. 20%
10%
130BE889.10
100% 0%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
90%
(2) Switching Frequency [kHz]
80%
70%
(1) Output current
(1) Output Current
60%
50%
(2) Switching frequency [kHz]
45C
40%
30%
50C
55C
Illustration 7.5 K3T4 Derating Curve 7 7
20%
10%
130BE892.10
0% 100%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
90%
80%
70%
(1) Output Current
(1) Output current

60%
50% 45C
40% 50C
Illustration 7.3 K1T4 Derating Curve
30% 55C
20%
10%
130BE890.10
0%
100% 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
90% (2) Switching Frequency [kHz]
80%
70% (1) Output current
(1) Output Current
60% (2) Switching frequency [kHz]

50% 45C
40% 50C Illustration 7.6 K4T4 Derating Curve
30% 55C
20%
10%
0%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
(1) Output current


130BE893.10
130BF106.10
100% 100%
90% 90%
80% 80%
70% 70%
(1) Output Current
(1) Output Current

60% 60%
50% 45C 50% 45C
40% 50C 40% 50C
30% 55C 30% 55C
20% 20%
10% 10%
0% 0%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
(2) Switching Frequency [kHz] (2) Switching Frequency [kHz]
(1) Output current

(1) Output current

7 7
130BF104.10
100%
130BF107.10
90% 100%
80% 90%
70% 80%
(1) Output Current
70%
(1) Output Current
60%
50% 60%
45C
40% 50% 45C
50C
30% 40% 50C
55C
20% 30% 55C
10% 20%
0% 10%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 0%
(2) Switching Frequency [kHz] 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
(1) Output current
(2) Switching frequency [kHz] (1) Output current
Illustration 7.11 K1S2 Derating Curve

130BF105.10
100%
90%
80%
70%
(1) Output Current
60%
50% 45C
40% 50C
30% 55C
20%
10%
0%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
(1) Output current


130BF107.10
100%
90%
80%
70%
(1) Output Current
60%
50% 45C
40% 50C
30% 55C
20%
10%
0%
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
(1) Output current

Illustration 7.12 K2S2 Derating Curve

7 7
NOTICE
Rated switching frequency is 6 kHz for K1–K3, 5 kHz for
K4–K5.
7.12.2 Automatic Derating
The frequency converter constantly checks for critical

levels:
• Critical high temperature on the heat sink.
• High motor load.
• Low motor speed.
• Protection signals (overvoltage/undervoltage,
overcurrent, ground fault, and short circuit) are
triggered.
As a response to a critical level, the frequency converter
adjusts the switching frequency.

7.13 Enclosure Sizes, Power Ratings, and Dimensions

Enclosure size K1 K2 K3 K4 K5
Single-phase 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2
– – –
200–240 V (0.5) (0.75) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (3.0)
3-phase 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 3.7
Power size – –
200–240 V (0.5) (0.75) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (3.0) (5.0)
[kW (hp)]
3
3-phase 0.37 0.55 0.75 1.1 1.5 2.2 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 18.5 22
(4.0
380–480 V (0.5) (0.75) (1.0) (1.5) (2.0) (3.0) (5.5) (7.5) (10) (15) (20) (25) (30)
)
FC 280 IP20
272.5 317.5
Height A1 210 (8.3) 272.5 (10.7) 410 (16.1)
(10.7) (12.5)
341.5 379.5
Height A2 278 (10.9) 340 (13.4) 474 (18.7)
(13.4) (14.9)
Width B 75 (3.0) 90 (3.5) 115 (4.5) 133 (5.2) 150 (5.9)
Depth C 168 (6.6) 168 (6.6) 168 (6.6) 245 (9.6) 245 (9.6)
7 7 Dimensions
[mm (in)] Height A 338.5 (13.3)
FC 280 with IP21/UL/Type 1 kit
395 (15.6)
395
425 (16.7) 520 (20.5)
(15.6)
Width B 100 (3.9) 115 (4.5) 130 (5.1) 153 (6.0) 170 (6.7)
Depth C 183 (7.2) 183 (7.2) 183 (7.2) 260 (10.2) 260 (10.2)
FC 280 with bottom cable entry cover (w/o top cover)
357
Height A 294 (11.6) 356 (14) 391 (15.4) 486 (19.1)
(14.1)
Width B 75 (3.0) 90 (3.5) 115 (4.5) 133 (5.2) 150 (5.9)
Depth C 168 (6.6) 168 (6.6) 168 (6.6) 245 (9.6) 245 (9.6)
4.6
IP20 2.5 (5.5) 3.6 (7.9) 8.2 (18.1) 11.5 (25.4)
Weight (10.1)
[kg (lb)] 6.5
IP21 4.0 (8.8) 5.5 (12.1) 10.5 (23.1) 14.0 (30.9)
(14.3)
260 297.5
a 198 (7.8) 260 (10.2) 390 (15.4)
(10.2) (11.7)
b 60 (2.4) 70 (2.8) 90 (3.5) 105 (4.1) 120 (4.7)
6.5
Mounting c 5 (0.2) 6.4 (0.25) 8 (0.32) 7.8 (0.31)
(0.26)
holes [mm
d 9 (0.35) 11 (0.43) 11 (0.43) 12.4 (0.49) 12.6 (0.5)
(in)]
5.5
e 4.5 (0.18) 5.5 (0.22) 6.8 (0.27) 7 (0.28)
(0.22)
9.2
f 7.3 (0.29) 8.1 (0.32) 11 (0.43) 11.2 (0.44)
(0.36)
Table 7.18 Enclosure Sizes, Power Ratings, and Dimensions

130BE844.11
B C
A1
A2
7 7
Illustration 7.13 Standard with Decoupling Plate
130BE846.10
B C
Illustration 7.14 Standard with Bottom Cable Entry Cover (w/o Top Cover)

130BE845.10
B C
A
7 7
Illustration 7.15 Standard with IP21/UL/Type 1 kit
b
130BA648.12
B
C e
a
c
A
d
e
a
b
Illustration 7.16 Top and Bottom Mounting Holes

Index Design Guide
Index DC brake.................................................................................................. 67
Dead band............................................................................................... 25
A Dead band around 0........................................................................... 25
AC input................................................................................................... 15 Derating................................................................................................... 84
Acoustic noise........................................................................................ 91 Directive, EMC.......................................................................................... 8
Additional resources.............................................................................. 5 Directive, Low Voltage........................................................................... 8
AMA.............................................................................................................. 6 Directive, Machinery.............................................................................. 8
AMA with T27 connected.................................................................. 49 Discharge time......................................................................................... 9
Ambient condition............................................................................... 84
Analog feedback................................................................................... 24 E
Analog reference.................................................................................. 24 Efficiency.................................................................................................. 90
Automatic motor adaptation.............................................................. 6 Electronic thermal relay........................................................................ 7
see also ETR
B EMC............................................................................................................ 84
Brake function........................................................................................ 44 EMC Directive........................................................................................... 8
Brake power....................................................................................... 6, 44 EMC emission introduction............................................................... 37
Brake resistor.............................................................................. 6, 43, 73 EMC immunity requirement............................................................. 40
Branch circuit protection................................................................... 89 EMC precaution..................................................................................... 54
Break-away torque.................................................................................. 6 EMC test result....................................................................................... 38
Bus reference.......................................................................................... 24 Energy efficiency..................................................................... 80, 81, 82

Energy efficiency class........................................................................ 84
C ETR......................................................................................................... 7, 47
see also Electronic thermal relay
Cable
length................................................................................................... 84 Export control regulations................................................................... 9
size......................................................................................................... 14 Extreme running condition............................................................... 46
Motor cable........................................................................................ 45
Catch up/slow down........................................................................... 23 F
CE mark....................................................................................................... 8
FC profile
Coast............................................................................................................ 5 FC profile............................................................................................. 67
Coasting............................................................................................ 67, 68 FC with Modbus RTU...................................................................... 55
Protocol overview............................................................................ 54
Coil............................................................................................................. 64
Filter
Compliance DU/dt.................................................................................................... 45
UL-listed................................................................................................. 9 Sine-wave.................................................................................... 44, 45
Control Floating delta......................................................................................... 15
Characteristic..................................................................................... 88
word...................................................................................................... 67 Freeze output........................................................................................... 5
Wiring................................................................................................... 17 Freeze reference.................................................................................... 23
Control card Function code........................................................................................ 63
+10 V DC output............................................................................... 87
Fuse............................................................................................................ 89
Performance...................................................................................... 88
RS485 serial communication....................................................... 87
USB serial communication............................................................ 87 G
Control structure GLCP control key................................................................................... 21
Open loop........................................................................................... 21
Grounded delta..................................................................................... 15
Cross-section.......................................................................................... 84
Grounding........................................................................................ 14, 15
Current
Ripple current.................................................................................... 45
H
D Hardware set-up................................................................................... 54
Hold output frequency....................................................................... 67
Data type, supported.......................................................................... 57

Index VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
Network connection............................................................................ 53
I NLCP control key................................................................................... 21
IEC 61800-3...................................................................................... 15, 84
IND............................................................................................................. 57 O
Index (IND).............................................................................................. 57 Open loop............................................................................................... 88
Input Ordering
Current................................................................................................. 15 DU/dt.................................................................................................... 77
Power.................................................................................................... 15 Sine-wave filter................................................................................. 76
Terminal............................................................................................... 15 Output current...................................................................................... 87
Inputs Outputs
Analog input................................................................................. 6, 86 Analog output.............................................................................. 6, 87
Digital input................................................................................ 21, 85 Digital output.................................................................................... 87
Pulse input.......................................................................................... 86
Intermediate circuit...................................................................... 46, 91
P
Intermittent duty cycle......................................................................... 7
Parameter number (PNU).................................................................. 57
Internal current control, VVC+ mode............................................ 21
PELV.................................................................................................... 51, 87
PELV, protective extra low voltage................................................. 41
J
Power cycle............................................................................................... 7
Jog......................................................................................................... 5, 67
Preset reference.................................................................................... 24
L Process PID control.............................................................................. 31
LCP.................................................................................................... 5, 7, 21 Protection................................................................................................ 41
Leakage current.................................................................................... 41 Pulse feedback....................................................................................... 24
Low Voltage Directive........................................................................... 8 Pulse reference.................................................................................. 6, 24
M Q
Machinery Directive............................................................................... 8 Qualified personnel................................................................................ 9
Mains
AC mains............................................................................................. 15 R
Isolated mains................................................................................... 15 Rated motor current.............................................................................. 5
drop-out.............................................................................................. 46
Supply..................................................................................................... 7 Rated motor speed................................................................................. 6
Supply (L1/N, L2/L, L3)................................................................... 83 RCD............................................................................................................... 7
Supply data........................................................................................ 80
Read coil................................................................................................... 64
Mechanical holding brake................................................................. 42
Read holding registers (03 hex)....................................................... 65
Modbus communication................................................................... 54
Reference limit....................................................................................... 23
Modbus exception code.................................................................... 63
Registers................................................................................................... 64
Modbus RTU........................................................................................... 59
Relay output........................................................................................... 88
Modbus RTU commands................................................................... 64
Reset alarm............................................................................................. 21
Modbus RTU overview....................................................................... 59
RFI filter.................................................................................................... 15
Moment of inertia................................................................................ 46
Rise time.................................................................................................. 91
Motor
RS485
Cable..................................................................................................... 14
RS485............................................................................................. 53, 55
output.................................................................................................. 83
installation and set-up................................................................... 53
phase.................................................................................................... 46
thermal protection................................................................... 46, 69
voltage................................................................................................. 91 S
Motor-generated overvoltage.................................................... 46
Safety precautions.................................................................................. 9
Serial communication
N Serial communication................................................................ 6, 87
Network configuration....................................................................... 59 USB serial communication............................................................ 87

Index Design Guide
Short circuit............................................................................................ 46
SIL2............................................................................................................... 9
SILCL of SIL2.............................................................................................. 9
Slip compensation.................................................................................. 7
Special conditions................................................................................ 92
Speed PID......................................................................................... 18, 20
Speed PID control................................................................................. 28
Speed reference.................................................................................... 49
Standard and compliance for STO.................................................... 9
Static overload in VVC+ mode......................................................... 46
Status word............................................................................................. 68
Supply voltage....................................................................................... 87
Switching
frequency.............................................................................. 44, 45, 76
Switching on the output.................................................................... 46
Synchronous motor speed.................................................................. 6
T
Telegram length (LGE)......................................................................... 55
Terminal tightening torque.............................................................. 88
Thermistor.......................................................................................... 7, 51
Torque
characteristic..................................................................................... 83
control.................................................................................................. 18
Trip................................................................................................................ 8
V
Voltage level........................................................................................... 85
VVC+..................................................................................................... 8, 20

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ENGINEERING TOMORROW

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2.9 Brake Functions 42

4 Safe Torque Off (STO) 52

5 RS485 Installation and Set-up 53

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5.4.4 Frequency Converter Address (ADR) 56

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5.10.3 Force/Write Multiple Coils (0F hex) 65

6 Type Code and Selection 71

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1.1 Purpose of the Design Guide 1.3 Definitions

1.2 Additional Resources 1.3.3 Motor

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1 1 nM,N Preset reference

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ETR Power cycle 1 1

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1 1 Trip 1.5.1 CE Mark

• The frequency converter protects the motor,

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Applied standards and compliance for STO

An ECCN number is used to classify all frequency

The ECCN number is provided in the documents

In case of re-export, it is the responsibility of the exporter

Refer to the operating instructions shipped with the unit,

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Table 2.1 Enclosure Sizes

Find the enclosure size using the following steps:

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VLT Midi Drive

Enclosure: See manual

1 Product group and frequency converter series

Illustration 2.1 Using the Nameplate to Find the Enclosure Size

Power rating in Power Voltage rating in Frequency

Table 2.2 Enclosure Size of FC 280

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2.2 Electrical Installation

55 (COM digital/analog I/O) 01

Illustration 2.2 Basic Wiring Schematic Drawing

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1 PLC 10 Mains cable (unshielded)

Illustration 2.3 Typical Electrical Connection

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2.2.1 Motor Connection

• Comply with local and national electrical codes

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2.2.2 AC Mains Connection

• Size the wiring based on the input current of the

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2.2.3 Control Terminal Types Terminal Parameter

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2.2.4 Wiring to Control Terminals

Table 2.4 Terminal Descriptions - Serial Communication

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2.3 Control Structures works for 2 directions. The torque is calculated

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2.3.2 Control Principle

Illustration 2.10 Control Diagram

2.3.3 Control Structure in VVC+