1.2 Purpose of the Manual
This manual is intended to provide detailed information for
the installation and start up of the frequency converter.
2 Installation provides requirements for mechanical and
electrical installation, including input, motor, control and
serial communications wiring and control terminal
functions. 3 Start Up and Functional Testing provides
detailed procedures for start up, basic operational
programming, and functional testing. The remaining
chapters provide supplementary details. These details
include user interface, detailed programming, application
examples, start-up troubleshooting, and specifications.
1.3 Additional Resources
Other resources are available to understand advanced
frequency converter functions and programming.
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Optional equipment is available that may change
some of the procedures described. Reference the
instructions supplied with those options for
specific requirements. Contact the local Danfoss
supplier or visit the Danfoss website:
www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/
Documentations/VLT+Technical+Documen-
tation.htm, for downloads or additional
information.
1.4 Product Overview
A frequency converter is an electronic motor controller
that converts AC mains input into a variable AC waveform
output. The frequency and voltage of the output are
regulated to control the motor speed or torque. The
frequency converter can vary the speed of the motor in
response to system feedback, such as position sensors on a
conveyor belt. The frequency converter can also regulate
the motor by responding to remote commands from
external controllers.
In addition, the frequency converter monitors the system
and motor status, issues warnings or alarms for fault
conditions, starts and stops the motor, optimizes energy
efficiency, and offers many more control, monitoring, and
efficiency functions. Operation and monitoring functions
are available as status indications to an outside control
system or serial communication network.
1.5 Internal Controller Functions
Illustration 1.3 is a block diagram of the frequency
converter's internal components. See Table 1.2 for their
functions.