1 Introduction
1.1 How to Read these Operating
Instructions
The frequency converter is designed to provide high shaft
performance on electrical motors. Read this manual
carefully for proper use. Incorrect handling of the
frequency converter may cause improper operation of the
frequency converter or related equipment, shorten lifetime
or cause other troubles.
These Operating Instructions help starting, installing,
programming, and troubleshooting the frequency
converter.
Chapter 1 Introduction introduces the manual and informs
you about the approvals, symbols, and abbreviations used
in this literature.
Chapter 2 Safety Instructions and General Warning entails
instructions on how to handle the frequency converter
correctly.
Chapter 3 How to Install guides through mechanical and
technical installation.
Chapter 4 How to Programme shows how to operate and
programme the frequency converter via the LCP.
Chapter 5 General Specifications contains technical data
about the frequency converter.
Chapter 6 Warnings and Alarms assists in solving problems
that may occur when using the frequency converter.
Available literature
•
The VLT AutomationDrive 90-1200 kW Operating
Instructions provide the necessary information for
getting the frequency converter up and running.
•
The VLT AutomationDrive FC 301/302 Design Guide
entails all technical information about the
frequency converter and customer design and
applications.
•
The VLT AutomationDrive Programming Guide
provides information on how to programme and
includes complete parameter descriptions.
•
The VLT AutomationDrive Profibus Operating
Instructions provide the information required for
controlling, monitoring and programming the
frequency converter via a Profibus fieldbus.
•
The VLT AutomationDrive DeviceNet Operating
Instructions provide the information required for
controlling, monitoring and programming the
frequency converter via a DeviceNet fieldbus.
Danfoss technical literature is also available online at
www.danfoss.com/drives.
1.1.1 Approvals
Table 1.1
The frequency converter complies with UL508C thermal
memory retention requirements. For more information,
refer to the section Motor Thermal Protection in the Design
Guide.
NOTICE
Imposed limitations on the output frequency
(due to export control regulations):
From software version 6.72 the output frequency of the
frequency converter is limited to 590 Hz. Software
versions 6x.xx also limit the maximum output frequency
to 590 Hz, but these versions cannot be flashed, i.e.
neither downgraded nor upgraded.
The following symbols are used in this document:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates important information, including situations that
may result in damage to equipment or property.
Introduction
VLT
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Automation Drive FC 300 Operating Instructions
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