Trip
A state entered in fault situations, e.g. if the frequency
converter is subject to an over-temperature or when the
frequency converter is protecting the motor, process or
mechanism. Restart is prevented until the cause of the
fault has disappeared and the trip state is cancelled by
activating reset or, in some cases, by being programmed
to reset automatically. Trip may not be used for personal
safety.
Trip Locked
A state entered in fault situations when the frequency
converter is protecting itself and requiring physical
intervention, e.g. if the frequency converter is subject to a
short circuit on the output. A locked trip can only be
cancelled by cutting off mains, removing the cause of the
fault, and reconnecting the frequency converter. Restart is
prevented until the trip state is cancelled by activating
reset or, in some cases, by being programmed to reset
automatically. Trip may not be used for personal safety.
VT Characteristics
Variable torque characteristics used for pumps and fans.
VVC
plus
If compared with standard voltage/frequency ratio control,
Voltage Vector Control (VVC
plus
) improves the dynamics
and the stability, both when the speed reference is
changed and in relation to the load torque.
60° AVM
Switching pattern called 60°
Asynchronous Vector
Modulation (14-00 Switching Pattern).
Power Factor
The power factor is the relation between I
1
and I
RMS
.
Power
factor
=
3
x
U
x
I
1
cos
ϕ
3
x
U
x
I
RMS
The power factor for 3-phase control:
=
I
1
x
cos
ϕ1
I
RMS
=
I
1
I
RMS
since
cos
ϕ1 = 1
The power factor indicates to which extent the frequency
converter imposes a load on the mains supply.
The lower the power factor, the higher the I
RMS
for the
same kW performance.
I
RMS
=
I
1
2
+
I
5
2
+
I
7
2
+ .. +
I
n
2
In addition, a high power factor indicates that the different
harmonic currents are low.
The frequency converters' built-in DC coils produce a high
power factor, which minimizes the imposed load on the
mains supply.
WARNING
The voltage of the frequency converter is dangerous
whenever connected to mains. Incorrect installation of
the motor, frequency converter or fieldbus may cause
death, serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment. Consequently, the instructions in this
manual, as well as national and local rules and safety
regulations, must be complied with.
Safety Regulations
1. The mains supply to the frequency converter
must be disconnected whenever repair work is to
be carried out. Check that the mains supply has
been disconnected and that the necessary time
has elapsed before removing motor and mains
supply cables.
2. [Off] does not disconnect the mains supply and
consequently it must not be used as a safety
switch.
3. The equipment must be properly earthed, the
user must be protected against supply voltage
and the motor must be protected against
overload in accordance with applicable national
and local regulations.
4. The earth leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA.
5. Protection against motor overload is not included
in the factory setting. If this function is desired,
set 1-90 Motor Thermal Protection to data value [4]
ETR trip 1 or data value [3] ETR warning 1.
6. The frequency converter has more voltage
sources than L1, L2 and L3, when load sharing
(linking of DC intermediate circuit) is installed.
Check that all voltage sources have been discon-
nected and that the necessary time has elapsed
before commencing repair work.
Warning against unintended start
1. The motor can be brought to a stop by means of
digital commands, bus commands, references or
a local stop, while the frequency converter is
connected to mains. If personal safety consider-
ations (e.g. risk of personal injury caused by
contact with moving machine parts following an
unintentional start) make it necessary to ensure
that no unintended start occurs, these stop
functions are not sufficient. In such cases the
mains supply must be disconnected.
2. The motor may start while setting the
parameters. If this means that personal safety
may be compromised (e.g. personal injury caused
by contact with moving machine parts), motor
starting must be prevented by disconnection of
the motor connection.
Introduction
VLT
®
AutomationDrive FC 360 Programming Guide
6 MG06C302 - VLT
®
is a registered Danfoss trademark
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