Fuji Electric Frenic User manual

Instruction Manual
Inverter Support Software
FRENIC Loader VG
(WPS-VG1-PCL)
Thank you for purchasing our high-performance, vector control FRENIC-VG series of inverters.
• This manual provides all the information on Fuji’s inverter support software FRENIC Loader VG.
Read this manual carefully for correct use of FRENIC Loader VG
• This manual does not contain information on the inverter itself. Read the inverter user's manual, inverter
instruction manual in conjunction with this manual.
• Incorrect handling may prevent Loader from operating correctly, shorten the inverter service life, or cause
problems.
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. INR-SI47-1589d-E

Copyright © 2013 Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
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Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
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The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice for improvement.

Preface
This manual provides all the information on Fuji’s inverter support software FRENIC Loader VG.
Read this manual carefully for correct use of FRENIC Loader VG
This manual does not contain information on the inverter itself. Read the inverter user's manual,
inverter instruction manual in conjunction with this manual.
Incorrect handling may prevent Loader from operating correctly, shorten the inverter service life, or
cause problems.
■Safety Precautions
Read this manual thoroughly before proceeding with installation, connections (wiring), or operation.
Ensure you have sound knowledge of the device and software and have familiarized yourself with all
safety information and precautions before proceeding to operate the inverter via FRENIC Loader VG
Safety precautions are classified into the following two categories in this manual.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may result in
death or serious injury.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may result in
minor or light injury and/or substantial property damage.
Wiring and Connection of Cables
• Be sure to turn off the power to the inverters and related devices before making RS-485
connection.
Risk of electric shock if this warning is not heeded.
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Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................i
Chapter 1 Before Using FRENIC Loader VG ...........................................................................................................1
1.1. Overview............................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1. Features ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.2. Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Connecting Inverters to a PC.............................................................................................................................2
1.2.1. Connection ...............................................................................................................................................2
1.2.2. Configuring USB network .........................................................................................................................3
1.2.2.1. Example of networking .......................................................................................................................3
1.2.3. Configuring an RS-485 communications network.....................................................................................4
1.2.3.1. Example of networking .......................................................................................................................4
1.2.3.2. Communications support devices for RS-485.....................................................................................5
1.2.3.3. Noise suppression ..............................................................................................................................5
1.3. Installation .........................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1. Installing software.....................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1.1. Installing FRENIC Loader VG.............................................................................................................7
[ 1 ] Windows 7 / Windows Vista................................................................................................................. 7
[ 2 ] Windows XP .......................................................................................................................................11
1.3.1.2. Installing Message Manager .............................................................................................................15
1.3.1.3. Installing USB driver .........................................................................................................................18
[ 1 ] Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................................... 18
[ 2 ] Windows Vista ................................................................................................................................... 21
[ 3 ] Windows XP ...................................................................................................................................... 24
1.3.1.4. Checking the installation of the USB driver.......................................................................................26
1.3.2. Uninstallation ..........................................................................................................................................27
1.3.2.1. Uninstalling FRENIC Loader VG.......................................................................................................27
[ 1 ] Windows 7 / Windows Vista............................................................................................................... 27
[ 2 ] Windows XP ...................................................................................................................................... 28
1.3.2.2. Before uninstalling Message Manager..............................................................................................29
[ 1 ] Windows 7 ......................................................................................................................................... 29
[ 2 ] Windows Vista / XP............................................................................................................................ 30
1.3.2.3. Uninstalling Message Manager ........................................................................................................30
[ 1 ] Windows 7 / Windows Vista............................................................................................................... 30
[ 2 ] Windows XP ...................................................................................................................................... 31
1.4. Configuring the Settings for Inverter(s) and Loader.........................................................................................32
1.4.1. Configuring communication-related function codes in the inverter (Case of RS-485 connection) ..........32
1.4.2. Checking the COM port on the PC (when using a communications level converter)..............................33
1.4.3. Loader Start............................................................................................................................................34
1.4.4. Configuring Loader .................................................................................................................................36
1.4.5. Communication Settings.........................................................................................................................37
[ 1 ] Connection Methods .......................................................................................................................... 37
[ 2 ] Connection ID .................................................................................................................................... 37
[ 3 ] Port .................................................................................................................................................... 38
[ 4 ] Communication Conditions ................................................................................................................ 39
[ 5 ] Perform Connection Check................................................................................................................ 39

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1.4.6. Connection settings ................................................................................................................................40
[ 1 ] For connection to USB port................................................................................................................ 40
[ 2 ] For connection to RS-485 port........................................................................................................... 41
[ 3 ] For connection to Communication board (Ethernet) .......................................................................... 42
Chapter 2 Description of Functions ........................................................................................................................43
2.1. Main Window ...................................................................................................................................................43
2.2. File...................................................................................................................................................................44
2.2.1. Create New File......................................................................................................................................44
2.2.2. Open.......................................................................................................................................................44
2.2.3. Close ......................................................................................................................................................45
2.2.4. Save .......................................................................................................................................................45
2.2.5. Save As …..............................................................................................................................................45
2.2.6. Print ........................................................................................................................................................45
2.2.7. Print Preview ..........................................................................................................................................46
2.2.8. Page Setup.............................................................................................................................................46
2.2.9. End .........................................................................................................................................................46
2.3. Menu ...............................................................................................................................................................47
2.3.1. Function Code Setting ............................................................................................................................47
2.3.1.1. Create New Function Setting............................................................................................................47
2.3.1.2. Read File from the file.......................................................................................................................47
2.3.1.3. Read from the Inverter......................................................................................................................47
2.3.1.4. Edit List.............................................................................................................................................48
[ 1 ] Read the function code setting values from the inverter .................................................................... 49
[ 2 ] Write the function codes from the loader to the inverter..................................................................... 49
[ 3 ] Change the setting value ................................................................................................................... 50
[ 4 ] Save................................................................................................................................................... 51
[ 5 ] Print ................................................................................................................................................... 53
[ 6 ] Compare ............................................................................................................................................ 54
[ 7 ] User Definition (Display desired function codes only) ........................................................................ 55
[ 8 ] Search (Search function code terminologically) ................................................................................. 58
2.3.1.5. Auto Tuning.......................................................................................................................................59
2.3.1.6. File Information.................................................................................................................................60
2.3.2. Read and write (SF code) code safety functions ....................................................................................65
2.3.2.1. Read .................................................................................................................................................65
2.3.2.2. Write (Unlock Functional safety password).......................................................................................65
2.3.2.3. Change of the functional safety password ........................................................................................67
2.3.2.4. Safety function code initialization......................................................................................................68
2.3.3. Trace ......................................................................................................................................................69
2.3.3.1. Trace Back........................................................................................................................................70
[ 1 ] Read Waveform Data......................................................................................................................... 71
[ 2 ] Read Function Code Settings (during Trace Back) ............................................................................ 71
2.3.3.2. Real-time trace .................................................................................................................................72
2.3.3.3. Historical trace..................................................................................................................................73
2.3.3.4. Monitor start, stop (Only the Real-time trace, Historical trace) .........................................................74
2.3.3.5. Save Trace Data ...............................................................................................................................75
2.3.3.6. Copy Trace Back Data Screen .........................................................................................................75

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2.3.3.7. Print Trace Data................................................................................................................................76
2.3.3.8. Sub Window .....................................................................................................................................77
[ 1 ] Cursor ................................................................................................................................................ 77
[ 2 ] Adjust graph position ......................................................................................................................... 78
2.3.3.9. Waveform Detail Settings .................................................................................................................80
[ 1 ] Channel configuration setting ............................................................................................................ 80
[ 2 ] Ch1 to Ch8 (analog setting) ............................................................................................................... 80
[ 3 ] Ch1 to Ch16 (digital setting) .............................................................................................................. 84
[ 4 ] Ch setting check (analog/digital) ........................................................................................................ 91
[ 5 ] Other settings (including sampling time setting) ................................................................................ 92
2.3.4. Operation monitor...................................................................................................................................94
2.3.4.1. I/O monitor (for control terminal input/output signal status of the inverter)........................................94
2.3.4.2. System monitor (for current setup info and maintenance info of inverter).........................................95
2.3.4.3. Alarm monitor (for monitor the alarm information of the inverter)......................................................96
2.4. Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................97
2.4.1. Communication Setup ............................................................................................................................97
2.4.2. Language ...............................................................................................................................................97
2.4.3. Date time ................................................................................................................................................98
2.5. View.................................................................................................................................................................99
2.5.1. Toolbar....................................................................................................................................................99
2.5.2. Status bar ...............................................................................................................................................99
2.6. Window..........................................................................................................................................................100
2.6.1. Cascade windows.................................................................................................................................100
2.6.2. Tile windows .........................................................................................................................................101
2.6.3. Tile windows vertically ..........................................................................................................................101
2.6.4. Arrange icons .......................................................................................................................................102
2.7. Help ...............................................................................................................................................................102
2.7.1. Version Information...............................................................................................................................102
Chapter 3 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) ......................................................................................................103
3.1. Cannot communicate with inverter (Failed to get inverter information) ..............................................103
3.1.1. Message Manager not installed correctly .............................................................................................103
3.1.2. USB driver not installed correctly..........................................................................................................104
3.1.3. USB driver installed correctly................................................................................................................109
3.1.4. USB communication impossible after the PC has gone standby or to sleep) ....................................... 110
Chapter 4 Specifications.......................................................................................................................................111

Chapter 1 Before Using
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Chapter 1 Before Using FRENIC Loader VG
This chapter gives an overview of the inverter support software FRENIC Loader VG and provisions for
its installation and operation.
1.1. Overview
1.1.1. Features
・Loader enables a PC to support remote operation of inverters either individually or collectively
via the RS-485 port or the USB port on the inverters.
・Simplified operation of Loader allows you to easily manage and set the function code data for
the inverter.
1.1.2. Warranty
Limited
Warranty
In no event will Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. be held liable for any damage (including,
but not limited to lost profit, suspension or interruption of operations, loss of
operational data or other monetary loss) whatsoever resulting from the use of
the software or malfunction of the same or from information contained in this
document.

1.2. Connecting Inverters to a PC
1.2.1. Connection
The table below lists the connection methods available for connecting inverters to a PC.
PC :
Inverters On PC On inverter Connection
USB USB Using a USB cable
USB RS-485 Via a USB / RS-485 converter
1 : 1
COM port
(RS-232C) RS-485 Via an RS-232C / RS-485 converter
USB RS-485
Via an RS-232C / RS-485 converter
When using an RJ-45 connector, use a
branch adapter for multi-drop connection
for each of the 2nd and the subsequent
inverters.
1 : n
COM port
(RS-232C) RS-485 Via an RS-232C / RS-485 converter
1) For details about the RS-232C / RS-485 converter and USB / RS-485 converter,
refer to Section 1.2.3.2. " Communications support devices for RS-485".
2) To minimize the effects of noise, separate the signal lines from the power lines.
Refer to Section 1.2.3.2. " RS-485 Noise suppression.
3) The inverter cannot be concurrently shared by the Loader-running PC and
other host equipment (e.g., PLC). To use Loader, therefore, be sure to
disconnect the cables of other host equipment from the RS-485 port on the
inverter.
4) For multi-drop connection of inverters, assign different station addresses to
each of the inverters connected.
• Be sure to turn off the power to the inverters and related devices before making RS-485
connection.
Risk of electric shock if this warning is not heeded.
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1.2.2. Configuring USB network
1.2.2.1. Example of networking
To configure a USB network connecting the inverter and a Loader-running PC, use a
commercially available USB cable (mini B connector). (See below.)
Connection using the USB connector
For connection using the USB connector, refer to Section 1.4.5. "Setting up communications
parameters."
USB miniB connector
FRENIC-VG
MAX. 5m
USB A connector
USB cable
Figure 1.2.2-1 USB Network Using a USB Cable (mini B)
Table 1.2.2-1 Specifications of USB Network
Specifications USB 1.1 compliant
Transmission speed 12M bps
Wiring length Max. 5 m
Connector USB mini B connector
When connecting the inverter to a PC via the USB port, be sure to connect them, one
to one. Do not use a USB hub.

1.2.3. Configuring an RS-485 communications network
1.2.3.1. Example of networking
To configure an RS-485 communications network connecting inverters and a Loader-running PC,
use a Shielded twisted pair cable for long distance transmission. (See below.)
FRENIC Loader VG
USB or RS-232C
TXD RXD
USB / RS-485 converter
or
RS-232C / RS-485
converter
Commercial item
(2-wire)
FRENIC－VG
Inverter 1
DX＋
DX－
FRENIC－VG
Inverter 2
DX＋
DX－
FRENIC－VG
Inverter n
DX＋
DX－
Shield Station address
：01
Use internal termination resistors
SW4
112 ohm
MAX. 31
(
2-wire
)
(
2-wire
)
Station address
：n
(
2-wire
)
Station address
：02
Figure 1.2.3-1 RS-485 Multi-drop Network (Terminal Block Connections)
When selecting communications support devices that protect parts on the printed
circuit boards of inverters from damage or malfunction due to external electrical noise
or to keep the network in high noise immunity level, carefully read through the
descriptions in FRENIC-VG user's manual Section 5.1.4 "Communications suppor
t
devices for RS-485".
When you connect the FRENIC Loader VG with FRENIC5000VG7S series, please
refer to Chapter 6 of FRENIC5000VG7S USER'S MANUAL.
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1.2.3.2. Communications support devices for RS-485
Description of the equipment needed when connecting to a PC not equipped with an RS485
interface, refer to FRENIC-VG user's manual Section 5.1.4 "Communications support devices for
RS-485".
1.2.3.3. Noise suppression
Depending on the operating environment, instruments may malfunction due to the noise
generated by the inverter. Possible measures to prevent such malfunction are: separating the
wiring, use of shielded cable, isolating the power supply, and adding an inductance component.
Show below is an example of adding an inductance component.
Adding inductance components
To suppress or eliminate noise for keeping the network in high noise immunity level, insert
inductance components such as choke coils in series in the signal circuit, or pass the RS-485
communications cable through a ferrite core ring or wind it around by 2 or 3 turns as shown
below to keep the impedance of the signal lines high.
RS-485
converter
RS-485 communications cable
Ferrite core
Invert er
Pass the wiring through the ferrite core or
wind the ferrite core with the wiring a few times
Figure 1.2.3-2 Adding an Inductance Component

1.3. Installation
1.3.1. Installing software
Before installation
Execute the following before installation.
Check items Requirements
Windows OS Microsoft Windows XP, Vista (32-bit), or 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)
Hard disk space Free space of approx. 9 MB or more
Other applications Terminate all the applications being in execution.
Uninstalling the Earlier
version of Loader
If any earlier versions of FRENIC Loader VG have been installed
on your PC, uninstall it.
Uninstalling the Message
Manager of VG7 loader
If Message Manager of VG7 loader has been installed on your PC,
uninstall it.
[FRENIC Loader VG Setup.exe] and [MsgMgr USB Setup. exe] are contained in the CD that
comes with Fuji Inverter FRENIC VG. Copy these setup files to any folder.
To use FRENIC Loader VG, you need to install two setup files: the loader software
main program [FRENIC Loader VG Setup.exe] and the message manager [MsgMg
r
USB Setup.exe] that manages communications.
To install the loader software, install with an account that has sufficient authority to
install the software.
Paid version (WPS-VG1-PCL) and free version (WPS-VG1-STR) of FRENIC Loader
VG can not be installed at the same time. Install the loader software of one or the
other.
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1.3.1.1. Installing FRENIC Loader VG
[ 1 ] Windows 7 / Windows Vista
Follow the wizard and install Loader as shown below.
Double-click the FRENIC Loader VG
Setup.exe icon.
The exe automatically starts the
installation wizard.
To continue, click Install.
* Windows 7 only
To continue, click Yes.

* Windows Vista only
To continue, click Allow.
To continue, click Next.
Carefully read the license agreement.
To view the entire contents of the
agreement, scroll the screen up and
down using the Page Up/Down keys
or the scroll bar.
If you agree, click Next to proceed.
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Enter your user name and company
name.
After entry, click Next to proceed.
Select the destination folder to install.
A default folder has appeared.
To select a different folder, click
Browse….
Click Next to proceed.
The screen confirming your selection
appears.
If you want to change the selection,
click Back to return to the previous
screen.
If OK, click Install to proceed.
To abort the installation, click
Cancel.

To continue, click Yes.
Upon completion of the installation,
the screen at left appears.
To exit the installation wizard and
return to Windows, click Finish.
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[ 2 ] Windows XP
Follow the wizard and install Loader as shown below.
Double-click the FRENIC Loader VG
Setup.exe icon.
The exe automatically starts the
installation wizard.
To continue, click Install.
To abort the installation, click
Cancel.

To continue, click Next.
Carefully read the license agreement.
To view the entire contents of the
agreement, scroll the screen up and
down using the Page Up/Down keys
or the scroll bar.
If you agree, click Next to proceed.
Enter your user name and company
name.
After entry, click Next to proceed.
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Select the destination folder to install.
A default folder has appeared.
To select a different folder, click
Browse….
Click Next to proceed.
The screen confirming your selection
appears.
If you want to change the selection,
click Back to return to the previous
screen.
When it is ready to restart, click Yes
Install.
*If you do not restart FRENIC Loader
VG, the program cannot be normally
installed.
The installation progress bar
appears.
To abort the installation, click
Cancel.

Upon completion of the installation,
the screen at left appears.
To exit the installation wizard and
return to Windows, click Finish.
When it is ready to restart, click Yes.
*If you do not restart FRENIC Loader
VG, the program cannot be normally
installed.
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