VLT® 3500 HVAC

Contents
Section 1 Product Introduction

Section 1
1.1 Safety warnings ............................................... 2
1.2 Literature description ....................................... 3
1.3 Principle of the VLT® 3500 HVAC .................... 4

Section 2 Mechanical and electrical installation

2.1 Installation related product data ...................... 5
2.2 Cabinet sizes of VLT® 3500 HVAC ................... 8

Section 2
2.3 Machanical installation .................................. 10
2.4 Electrical installation ...................................... 13
2.5 CE-labelling ................................................... 17
2.6 EMC-correct installation ................................ 19
2.7 Installation examples ..................................... 24

Section 3 Operation and programming

3.1 Display and keypad ....................................... 33
3.2 Initialisation, return to factory setting ............. 38
3.3 Parameter overview ....................................... 39

Section 3
3.4 Parameter group 0, operation and display ....... 40
3.5 Parameter group 1, Load and motor ............... 44
3.5.1 PID-controller .............................................. 47
3.6 Parameter group 2, references and limits ......... 51
3.7 Parameter group 3, start/stop functions .......... 56
3.8 Parameter group 4, inputs and outputs ........... 60
3.9 Parameter group 6, service and diagnostics .... 71

Section 4 Diagnosis and service

4.1 Status messages ........................................... 75
4.2 Warnings ....................................................... 76
Section 4

4.3 Alarm messages ............................................ 77

4.4 Fault messages ............................................. 78
4.5 Special conditions ......................................... 80
4.6 EMC test results ............................................ 82
4.7 Factory settings ............................................. 85
4.8 Customer parameter setting .......................... 88

Index ..................................................................... 89

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■ Product Introduction
1.1 Safety

The voltage of the frequency converter ■ Warnings against unintended start

is dangerous whenever the equipment 1. The motor can be brought to a stop by means of
is connected to mains. Incorrect instal- digital commands, bus commands, references or
lation of the motor or the frequency converter may a local stop, while the frequency converter is
cause damage to the equipment, serious personal connected to mains. If personal safety considera-
injury or death. tions make it necessary to ensure that no
unintended start occurs, these stops are not suffi-
Consequently, the instructions in this Design Guide, cient.
as well as national and local safety regulations, must 2. During programming of parameters, the motor
be complied with. may start. Consequently, the "Stop/Reset" stop
key must always be activated, following which
Touching the electrical parts may be fatal - even after data can be modified.
disconnection from mains: 3. A motor that has been stopped may start if faults
occur in the electronics of the frequency converter,
Using VLT 3502-3562 HVAC: wait 4 minutes or if a temporary overload, a fault in the supply
Using VLT 3542-3562 (230 V) HVAC: wait 14 minutes mains or a fault in the motor connection ceases.
Using VLT 3575-3800 HVAC: wait 14 minutes 4. If the "Local/Hand" key is activated and the
"Local" reference is modified, the motor can only
■ Safety regulations be brought to a stop by means of the "Stop/
1. The frequency converter must be disconnected Reset" key.
from mains if repair-work is to be carried out.
■ For the North American market
2. The "Stop/Reset" key on the operating panel of
CAUTION: It is the responsibility of the user or person
the frequency converter does not disconnect the
installing the drive to provide proper grounding and
equipment from mains and is thus not to be used
branch circuit protection for incoming power and
as a safety switch.
motor overload according to National Electrical Codes
3. Correct protective grounding of the equipment
(NEC) and local codes.
must be established, the user must be protected
against supply voltage, and the motor must be
The Electronic Thermal Relay (ETR) in UL listed VLT ´s
protected against overload in accordance with
provides class 20 motor overload protection in accor-
applicable national and local regulations.
dance with NEC in single motor applications, when
4. Earth currents are higher than 3 mA.
parameter 315 is set for "TRIP" and parameter 107 is
set for rated motor (nameplate) current.
Effective from software version 1.10.

Warning:
Touching the electrical parts may be fatal - even after the
equipment has been disconnected from mains.
Using VLT 3502-3562 HVAC: wait 4 minutes
Using VLT 3542-3562 (230 V) HVAC: wait 14 minutes
Using VLT 3575-3800 HVAC: wait 14 minutes

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1.2 Literature description

■ Introduction to the manual for VLT 3500 HVAC
This manual is a tool for installation and programming the VLT 3500 HVAC frequency
converters.
HVAC stands for Heating Ventilation Air-Conditioning.
This manual is valid for all VLT 3500 HVAC units with software version 3.0 and version
3.11.
The unit size and voltage is automatically identified when VLT 3500 HVAC is started
up.
The following sizes of VLT 3500 HVAC are described in this manual:

VLT 3502-3562 HVAC and VLT 3575-3800 HVAC

The manual progresses step-by-step through the different routines required when
installing and programming a VLT 3500 HVAC.
The manual forms part of the literature concept supplied with VLT 3500 HVAC.
When a VLT 3500 HVAC is supplied, it is accompanied by two documents: a Quick

Section 1
Set-up and a Manual.

Quick Set-up: is an Installation Guide which helps the great majority

of users to get their VLT 3500 HVAC installed and
started up very quickly.

The Manual: is for the user who has a greater need to utilize all the
special functions offered by VLT 3500 HVAC. The
Manual has largely the same contents as the Design

Section 2
Guide. However, it is structured as a set of operating
instructions for use when starting up, operating and
installing a VLT 3500 HVAC frequency converter in
more complex systems.

Design Guide is a tool to facilitate the sizing of systems in which

VLT 3500 HVAC frequency converters are used.

All
Promotion Option
users

Section 3
Relay RFI RFI
option module option
[Link] [Link] [Link]
Sales Design
leaflet Guide
[Link] [Link]
PC RFI RFI
Software option option
[Link] [Link] [Link]

Appetizer A Product
manual
PROFIBUS RFI - LC
[Link] [Link]
Manual module
[Link] [Link]
Section 4

Appetizer B Quick PROFIBUS Clamp-

set-up Data Sheet module
[Link] [Link] [Link] [Link]

LC
X = Revision of edition module
YY = Language version [Link]

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1.3 Principle of the VLT 3500 HVAC

■ Principle of the VLT 3500 HVAC

A frequency converter rectifies AC voltage from the The motor is thus supplied with variable voltage and
mains supply into DC, and then modifies this into a frequency, which enables infinitely variable speed
variable AC voltage with variable amplitude and regulation of three-phase, asynchronous standard
frequency. motors.

1. Mains supply 7. Motor coils

3 × 200 / 220 / 230 V A.C., 50 / 60 Hz Advantages of motor coils:
3 × 380 / 400 / 415 V A.C., 50 / 60 Hz • Long motor cables can be used.
3 × 440 / 460 / 500 V A.C., 50 / 60 Hz. • 100% protection against earthing and
short-circuiting.
2. Rectifier • Unlimited number of switchings on the
A three-phase rectifier bridge which rectifies AC frequency converter output.
into DC.
8. Motor voltage
3. Intermediate circuit Variable AC current, 10-100% of the supply
Direct current = 2 x mains voltage [V]. voltage.
Variable frequency: 0.5-120 Hz.
4. Intermediate circuit coils By regulating voltage and frequency (U/f
Even out intermediate circuit voltage and reduce characteristics) into a given ratio, the con-
mains supply interference from harmonic currents. nected motor is enabled to supply the desired va-
riable torque (VT) to the pump or fan.
5. Intermediate circuit capacitor
Evens out the intermediate circuit voltage. 9. Control card
This is where the computer is found that controls
6. Inverter the inverter which generates the pulse pattern by
Transforms DC voltage into variable AC voltage which the DC voltage is transformed into variable
with variable frequency. AC voltage with variable frequency.

■ Selection of options and accessories NB!:

Danfoss offers a wide range of options and accessories In order to obtain satisfactory operation of the
for the VLT 3500 HVAC. For additional information please frequency converter it is highly important to select
contact Danfoss. the necessary options and accessories.

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2.1 Installation related product data

■ Mechanical and electrical installation
■ Installation related product data

■ Mains supply 3 x 200/ 220/ 230 V or 3 x 220/ 230/ 240 V

According to international VDE and UL/CSA VLT type
VLT 3502 3504 3508 3511 3516 3522 3532 3542 3552 3562
requirements
Output current IVLT,N [A] 5.4 10.6 24.8 32.0 46.0 61.2 88.0 104.0 130.0 154.0
IVLT, MAX (60 s) [A] 5.9 11.7 27.3 35.2 50.6 67.3 96.8 114.4 143.0 169.0
Output (at 230 V) SVLT,N [kVA] 2.2 4.0 9.8 12.7 18.3 24.4 35.1 41.4 51.8 61.3
Typical shaft output PVLT,N [kW] 1.1 2.2 5.5 7.5 11.0 15.0 22.0 30.0 37.0 45.0
Max. cable cross-section [mm 2] 2.5 2.5 16.0 16.0 16.0 35.0 50.0 70.0 70.0 70.0
Terminal torque [Nm] - - - - - - - 6 6 6
Max. motor cable length [m] 300, with screened cables: 150 m fSW ≤ 4.5 kHz
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 200/220/230
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Max. input current IL,N [A] 5.4 10.6 23.1 29.6 42.0 56.8 72.3 102.0 128.0 152.0

Section 1
Max. cable cross-section [mm 2] 2.5 2.5 16.0 16.0 16.0 35.0 50.0 120.0 120.0 120.0
Terminal torque [Nm] - - - - - - - 31.1 31.1 31.1
Max. pre-fuses [A] 16.0 25.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 80.0 125.01 150.03 150.03 150.0 3
Mains contactor4) [Danfoss type] CI 6 CI 12 CI 9 CI 16 CI 32 CI 32 CI37 CI 85 CI 85 CI 85
[AC value] AC-3 AC-3 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1
- 15%
Supply voltage (VDE 0160) [V] 3 x 200/220/230 ±10% 3 x 220/230/240 V +10%
Supply frequency [Hz] 50/60
Power factor / cos. ϕ1 0.9/1.0

Section 2
Switching on input times/min. 2
Power loss at Front - - - - - - - 357 394 409
max. load. Heat sink - - - - - - - 588 712 884
[W] Total 60 130 425 580 651 929 1350 945 1106 1293
Ambient temperature [°C] -10 → +40, operation at full load 2)

1
) Only semi-conductor fuses.
2
) In the range -10 to 0°C, the equipment can start and run; however, the display values and
certain operating characteristics will not fulfil the specifications.
3
) Bussmann rapid type JJS integrated.
4)
If mains contactors are used, the following Danfoss types are recommended:

Section 3
Max. ambient temperature + 40°C

Section 4

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■ Mains supply 3 x 380/ 400/ 415 V

2.1 Installation related product data

According to international VDE and UL/CSA VLT type

VLT 3502 3504 3505 3508 3511 3516 3522 3532 3542 3552 3562
requirements
Output current IVLT,N [A] 2.8 5.6 7.3 13.0 16.0 24.0 31.9 44.2 61.2 73.2 88.3
IVLT, (60 s) [A]
MAX 3.1 6.2 8.0 14.3 17.6 26.4 35.2 48.4 67.1 80.3 96.8
Output (at 415 V) SVLT,N [kVA] 2.0 4.0 5.2 9.3 11.5 17.2 22.9 31.8 44.0 52.6 63.5
Typical shaft output PVLT,N [kW] 1.1 2.2 3.0 5.5 7.5 11.0 15.0 22.0 30.0 37.0 45.0
Max. cable cross-section [mm2] 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 16.0 16.0 16.0 35.0 35.0 50.0
Max. motor cable length [m] 300, with screened cables: 150 m 5)
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 380/400/415
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Max. input current IL,N [A] 2.8 5.6 7.3 13.0 17.0 22.0 31.0 41.5 57.5 66.5 80.0
Max. cable cross-section [mm2] 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 16.0 16.0 16.0 35.0 35.0 50.0
Max. pre-fuses [A] 16 16 16 25 25 50 63 63 80 100 1) 125 1)
Mains contactor4) [Danfoss type] CI 6 CI 6 CI 9 CI 5 CI 6 CI 9 CI 16 CI 32 CI 32 CI 37 CI 45
[AC value] AC-3 AC-3 AC-3 AC-3 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1
Supply voltage [V] 3 x 380/400/415 ±10% (VDE 0160)
Supply frequency [Hz] 50/60 Hz
Power factor / cos. ϕ1 0.9/1.0
Switching on input times/min. 2
Power loss at max. load [W] 60 100 130 280 300 425 580 880 1390 1875 2155
Ambient temperature [°C] -10 → +40 at full load ) 2

VLT type 3575

VLT 3600 3625 3650 3700 3750 3800

Output current IVLT,N [A] 105 139 168 205 243 302 368
IVLT,MAX (60 s) [A] 116 153 185 226 267 332 405
Output (at 415 V) SVLT,N [kVA] 75.5 99.9 121 147 175 217 265
Typical shaft output PVLT,N [kW] 55 75 90 110 132 160 200
Max. cable cross-section [mm 2] 70 70 150 150 150 2 x 120 2 x 120
Terminal torque [Nm] 6 6 10 10 10 6 6
Max. motor cable length [m] 300
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 380/400/415/440/460/500
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Max. input current IL,N [A] 103.3 138.4 167.2 201.7 241.9 293.3 366.3
IL,MAX (60 s) [A] 116 153 185 226 267 332 405
Max. cable cross-section [mm 2] 120 120 2 x120 2 x120 2 x120 2 x 240 2 x 240
Terminal troque [Nm] 31.1 31.1 31.1 31.1 31.1 42 42
Pre-fuses 3) [A] 150 150 250 250 300 450 500
Mains contactor4) [Danfoss type] CI 85 CI 85 CI 140 CI 140 CI 140 - -
[AC value] AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 - -
Supply voltage (VDE 0160) [V] 3 x 380/400/415/440/460/500 ±10%
Supply frequency [Hz] 50/60
Power factor / cos. ϕ1 0.9/1.0
Switching on input times/min. 1
Power loss at max. Front 529 713 910 1091 1503 1812 2209
load [W] Heat sink 1074 1447 1847 2216 3051 3679 4485
Ambient temperature [°C] –10 → +40 at full load 2)

1
) Only semi-conductor fuses
2
) In the range -10 to 0°C, the equipment can start and run; however, the display values and
certain operating characteristics will not fulfil the specifications.
3
) Bussmann rapid type JJS integrated.
4
) If mains contactors are used, the following Danfoss types are recommended:
Max. ambient temperature +40°C
5
) VLT 3502-3505 fswitch > 4,5 kHz; max. 40 m motor cable.

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■ Mains supply 3 x 440/ 460/ 500 V

2.1 Installation related product data

According to international VDE and UL/CSA VLT type 3502 3504 3506 3508 3511 3516 3522 3532 3542 3552 3562
requirements
Output current IVLT,N [A] 2.6 4.8 8.2 12.6 14.4 21.8 27.9 41.6 54.2 65.0 78.0
IVLT, Max (60 s) [A] 2.9 5.3 9.0 13.9 15.9 24.0 30.7 45.8 59.6 71.5 85.8
Output (at 500 V) SVLT,N [kVA] 2.3 4.1 7.1 10.9 12.4 18.9 24.2 36.0 46.9 56.3 67.5
Typical shaft output PVLT,N [kW] 1.1 2.2 4.0 5.5 7.5 11.0 15.0 22.0 30.0 37.0 45.0
Max. cable cross-section [mm2] 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 16.0 16.0 16.0 35.0 35.0 50.0
Max. motor cable length [m] 300, with screened cables: 150 m fSW ≤ 4.5 kHz
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 440/460/500
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Max. input current IL,N[A] 2.6 4.8 8.2 12.6 14.4 19.6 26.0 34.8 48.6 53.0 72.0
Max. cable cross-section [mm2] 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 16.0 16.0 16.0 35.0 35.0 50.0
Max. pre-fuses [A] 16 16 25 25 25 30 40 50 60 100 1) 125 1)
Mains contactor4) [Danfoss type] CI 6 CI 6 CI 9 CI 12 CI 15 CI 6 CI 16 CI 16 CI 32 CI 32 CI 37
[AC value] AC-3 AC-3 AC-3 AC-3 AC-3 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1
Supply voltage [V] 3 x 440/460/500 ±10% (VDE 0160)
Supply frequency [Hz] 50/60

Section 1
Power factor / cos. ϕ1 0.9/1.0
Switching on input times/min. 2
Power loss at max. load VT [W] 60 130 160 200 393 281 369 880 1133 1440 1888
Ambient temperature [°C] –10 → +40 at full load 2)

Section 2
VLT type 3575
VLT 3600 3625 3650 3700 3750 3800

Output current IVLT,N [A] 96 124 156 180 240 302 361
IVLT,MAX (60 s)[A] 106 136 172 198 264 332 397
Output (at 500 V) SVLT,N [kVA] 83.1 107 135 156 208 262 313
Typical shaft output PVLT,N [kW] 75 90 110 132 160 200 250
Max. cable cross-section [mm2] 70 70 150 150 150 2 × 120 2 × 120
Terminal torque [Nm] 6 6 10 10 10 6 6
Max. motor cable length [m] 300

Section 3
Rated motor voltage UM,N [V] 380/400/415/440/460/500
Rated motor frequency fM,N [Hz] 50/60/87/100
Max. input current IL,N [A] 94.4 123.4 155.3 177.1 238.9 307.6 359.3
IL,MAX (60 s)[A] 106 136 172 198 264 332 397
Max. cable cross-section [mm 2] 120 120 2×120 2 ×120 2×120 2×240 2 ×240
Terminal torque [Nm] 31.1 31.1 31.1 31.1 31.1 42 42
Pre-fuses 3) [A] 150 150 250 250 300 450 500
Mains contactor4) [Danfoss type] CI 85 CI 85 CI 85 CI 140 CI 140 - -
[AC value] AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 AC-1 - -
Supply voltage (VDE 0160) [V] 3 × 380/400/415/440/460/500 ±10%
Supply frequency [Hz] 50/60
Power factor / cos. ϕ1 0.9/1.0
Switching on input times/min. 1
Section 4

Power loss at Front 529 713 910 1091 1503 1812 2209
max. load [W] Heat sink 1074 1447 1847 2216 3051 3679 4485
Ambient temperature [°C] -10 → +40 at full load 2)

1
) Semi-conductor fuses
2
) In the range -10 to 0°C, the equipment can start and run; however, the display values and
certain operating characteristics will not fulfil the specifications.
3
) Bussmann rapid type JJS integrated.
4
) If mains contactors are used, the following Danfoss types are recommended:
Max. ambient temperature +40°C

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■ Cabinet sizes of VLT 3500 HV-AC

2.2 Cabinet sizes

■ VLT 3502-3532 200 - 230 V

VLT
A B C D a b
Frequency Cabinet
Enclosure
converter type
mm mm mm mm mm mm
type
IP 00 300 281 178 55 191 258 A
3502 IP 21 360 281 178 85 191 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 00 300 281 178 55 191 258 A
3504 IP 21 390 281 178 85 191 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 20 660 242 260 - 640 200 B
3508 IP 54 810 355 280 70 560 330 A
IP 20 660 242 260 - 640 200 B
3511 IP 54 810 355 280 70 560 330 A
IP 20 780 242 260 - 760 200 B
3516 IP 54 810 355 280 70 560 330 A
IP 20 950 308 296 - 930 270 B Type A cabinet
3522 IP 54 940 400 280 70 690 375 A
IP 20 950 308 296 - 930 270 B
3532 IP 54 940 400 280 70 690 375 A

■ VLT 3502-3562 380 - 415/ 440 - 500 V

VLT
A B C D a b
Frequency Cabinet
Enclosure
converter type
mm mm mm mm mm mm
type
IP 00 300 281 178 55 191 258 A
IP 00 w. RFI* 440 281 178 55 330 258 A
3502 IP 21 360 281 178 85 191 258 A
IP 21 w. RFI* 500 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 00 300 281 178 55 191 258 A
IP 00 w. RFI* 440 281 178 55 330 258 A
3504 IP 21 360 281 178 85 191 258 A
IP 21 w. RFI* 500 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 00 300 281 178 55 191 258 A
IP 00 w. RFI* 440 281 178 55 330 258 A
3505* IP 21 390 281 178 85 191 258 A
IP 21 w. RFI* 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 00 440 281 178 55 330 258 A
3506** IP 21 500 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 00 440 281 178 55 330 258 A
3508 IP 21 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 70 330 258 A
IP 00 500 281 178 55 330 258 A
3511* IP 21 530 281 178 85 330 258 A
IP 54 530 281 178 70 330 258 A
3516 IP 20 660 242 260 - 640 200 B
IP 54 810 355 280 70 560 330 A
3522 IP 20 660 242 260 - 640 200 B
IP 54 810 355 280 70 560 330 A
3532 IP 20 780 242 260 - 760 200 B
IP 54 810 355 280 70 560 330 A Type B cabinet
3542 IP 20 950 308 296 - 930 270 B
IP 54 940 400 280 70 690 375 A
3552 IP 20 950 308 296 - 930 270 B
IP 54 940 400 280 70 690 375 A
3562 IP 20 950 308 296 - 930 270 B
IP 54 940 400 280 70 690 375 A
* Only for 380 - 415 V
** Only for 440 - 500 V

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2.2 Cabinet sizes

■ VLT 3542 - 3562 230 V, 3575 - 3800 380 / 500 V

VLT Floor Wall Floor Wall

Frequency Enclo- A B C a b D installation installation installation installation Cabinet
converter sure mm mm mm mm mm mm on base above/below on base left/right type
type mm mm left/right (mm) (mm)
3542-3562 IP 21 954 1 506 3 353 851 446 25 - 170 - 25 5
C
(230 V) IP 54 954 1 506 3 376 851 446 25 - 170 - 25 5
C
3575-3600 IP 21 954 1 506 3 353 851 446 25 - 170 - 25 5
C
IP 54 954 1 506 3 376 851 446 25 - 170 - 25 5
C
3625-3700 IP 21 1569 1 513 3 394 1453 432 31 230 230 130 25 5
C
1696 2
IP 54 1569 1
1696 2 513 3 417 1453 432 31 230 230 130 25 5
C
3750-3800 IP 21 1877 513 3 508 4 4 4
260 - 130 25 5
C
IP 54 1877 513 3 531 4 4 4
260 - 130 25 5
C
1
with ring bolts
2
with ring bolts and base

Section 1
3
with hinges
4
to be placed on base
5
only limited by the hinges on the sides.
Please note that the door opens to the left, while the option door opens to the right.

Type C cabinet

Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

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■ Mechanical installation
2.3 Mechanical installation

Warning ■ VLT 3575-3700 and 3542-3562 HVAC

VLT 3500 HVAC must always be VLT 3575-3700, 380/500 V and VLT 3542-3562, 230 V,
attached firmly to the wall or the floor are supplied with a mounting bracket placed at the back
before further installation work is carried out, so as to of the converter. The mounting bracket also serves as an
ensure that no injury or damage occurs. This rule air duct for the heat sinks; the bracket must be mounted
must be complied with, especially with regard to the on the frequency converter before operation. The
types of frequency converters that are top heavy. bracket does not need to be removed for installation
purposes. However, it is possible to remove it
temporarily by loosening the coupling bolts from the in-
■ EMC-correct installation
side of the converter.
With respect to mechanical installation, reference is
Remember to fasten the bracket again; otherwise there
also made to chapter 2.6 on EMC-correct installation.
will be a great risk of a trip because of overheating. The
4 drip-shaped holes in the mounting bracket make it
■ General aspects
possible to fasten the attachment bolts to the wall or in
VLT 3500 HVAC is cooled by means of air circulation.
the panel before hanging the unit.
Consequently, the air needs to be able to move freely The attachment bolts are accessible through the top and
above and below the frequency converter. bottom of the bracket, since a need to adjust tension
may arise later on.
■ VLT 3502-3562 HVAC
This series must be installed on a plane surface to VLT 3575-3600 HVAC, 380/500 V and VLT 3542-3562
ensure that the air flow is in contact with the heat sink HVAC, 230V, are intended for wall installation only.
all the way from the bottom of the converter. VLT
3500 HVAC has mounting holes in the side flanges. VLT 3625-3700 HVAC is supplied for wall installation as
This means that two units can be installed flange to standard, but can be mounted on a base.
flange. Frequency converters without side flanges but
with mounting holes at top and bottom (IP 20) can be VLT 3750-3800 is intended for floor installation only,
installed without any free space on the sides. which is why the base is supplied as part of the fre-
quency converter.

Drawing shows frequency converter seen from above.

■ Base VLT 3625-3800 HVAC

As an option to VLT 3625-3700 a base for floor instal-
lation can be supplied (ordering no.175L3047). VLT
3750-3800 is intended for floor installation only, which
is why the base is supplied as part of the frequency
converter. The base must be fastened to the floor by
VLT 3500 HVAC can be installed with the flanges side by means of 4 bolts before installing the frequency con-
side. verter. Unscrew the front plate of the base to fasten
the converter through the 4 top holes in the base.
See also the section on cooling.

The enclosure of the frequency converter is

made of steel. To avoid getting metal chips
in the electronics, the drilling of holes for cables is
only to be carried out after the unit has been installed
in a vertical position.

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The drawing shows the base and its dimensions.

2.3 Mechanical installation

■ Heat emission from VLT 3500 HVAC
The table on page 5-7 show the power loss Pφ(W)
from VLT 3500 HVAC. The maximum cooling air
temperature t IN, MAX is 40° at 100% load (of rated value).

■ Ventilation of integrated VLT 3500 HVAC

The quantity of air required for cooling frequency
converters can be calculated as follows:

1. Add up the values of PΦ for all the frequency

converters to be integrated in the same panel.
The highest cooling air temperature (t IN) present
VLT type 3625-3700 3750-3800 must be lower than t IN, MAX (40°C).
A [mm] 127 127 The day/night average must be 5°C lower

Section 1
B [mm] 495 495 (VDE 160).
C [mm] 361 495 The outlet temperature of the cooling air must not
D [mm] 4 x 12.7 4 x 12.7 exceed: t OUT, MAX (45° C).
b [mm] 445 445 2. Calculate the permissible difference between the
c [mm] 310 445 temperature of the cooling air (tIN) and its outlet
temperature (t OUT):
The bases for VLT 3500 HVAC and options have been ∆t= 45° C-t IN.
updated to fit VLT 3625-3800 with its detachable 3. Calculate the required

Section 2
bottom plate. Please note that the ventilation slits
ΣPϕ x 3.1
have been replaced by two apertures in the sides. If a quantity of air = m 3/h
base for the mounting cabinet and RFI in IP 54 en-
∆t
closure are also used, make sure that the ventilation Insert ∆t in Kelvin
apertures match.
A base of the new design can be used with previous The outlet from the ventilation must be placed
versions of VLT 3625-3800 HVAC; however, a base above the highest-mounted frequency converter.
with the previous design must never be used for Allowance must be made for the pressure loss
frequency converters with a detachable bottom plate. across the filters and for the fact that the pressure
is going to drop as the filters are choked.

Section 3
■ Front door VLT 3542-3562 (230V), 3575-3800
HVAC ■ Example
The front door for VLT 3542-3562 (230V) and 3575- Total power loss and total quantity of air required at
3800 HVAC is hinged on the left-hand side. 100% load for eight VLT 3508 HVAC (380 volts)
The table below gives the door radius and the neces- integrated in the same panel.
sary distance from the mounting surface for the door
to be able to open freely: • The cooling air temperature (tIN) = 40° C and the
max. cooling air outlet temperature (tOUT, MAX) = 45° C.
VLT type 3575* 3600 3625 3650 3700 3750 3800
PΦ = 280 W and t IN, MAX = 40° C.
C [mm] 846 846 894 894 894 1008 1008
R [mm] 505 505 513 513 513 513 513
1. ΣPΦ = 8xPΦ(W) = t IN, MAX = 2240 W.
Section 4

* Dimensions for VLT 3575 also apply to VLT 3542-

3562, 230 volts. 2. ∆t = 45°C-t IN = 45°C-40°C= 5°K.

3. Quantity of air (at 40°C) = 2240 x 3.1 = 1388 m3/h

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2.3 Mechanical installation

■ Cooling
To enable the frequency converter to get rid of the
cooling air, there must be a free air space above and
below the unit.
The minimum distance of this air space depends on
the frequency converter model and the enclosure.

For VLT type 3502-3562 HVAC the following applies:

Enclosure A
IP 00 150 mm
IP 21 150 mm
IP 20 200 mm
IP 54 150 mm

For VLT type 3575-3700 HVAC, 380/500 V and VLT

type 3542-3562, 230 V, which are wall-mounted, the
following applies: Please note that the frequency converter
can be installed without any free space to
the sides; however, the hinges must be
able to move freely;
(Distance B).

Model B (A) Top A (Bottom)

3542-3562 25 170 170
3575-3600 25 170 170
3625-3700 25 230 230

For VLT type 3625-3800 HVAC installed on the floor

the following applies:
Model A B
3625-3700 230 130
3750-3800 260 130

The sidewards distance to the next VLT 3500 HVAC

must be 130 mm to allow the base to take in air at
the side. VLT type 3575-3800 HVAC has a fan in the
front door which cools down the internal components.
A distance which allows free opening of the door is
sufficient in front of the frequency converter.

See the section: Door radius VLT 3575-3800 HVAC.

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2.4 Electrical installation

■ Electrical installation
Warning: ■ General
The frequency converter voltage is The terminals for both the 3-phase mains supply and
dangerous when connected to mains the motor are placed in the lower half of the enclosure
and up to 14 minutes after the unit has of the frequency converter.
been disconnected. Electrical installa-
tion is therefore only to be carried out by a qualified The motor cable screen is connected to both the
electrician. frequency converter and the motor. The frequency
Incorrect mounting of the motor or the frequency con- converter has been tested using a given length of
verter may result in damge to the equipment, serious screened cable and a specific cross-section. If the
personal injury or death. Consequently, the instruc- cross-section is increased, the discharge capacity of
tions of this Design Guide must be complied with, the cable goes up and so does the discharge current.
together with national and local safety regulations. This means that the cable must be shortened corre-
spondingly.

Section 1
NB!:
It is the responsibility of the user or the elec- The electronic thermo relay (ETR) cannot be used if
trician to ensure that protection against earthing the motors operate in parallel. ETR has been UL
is established in accordance with applicable na- approved for operating individual motors - when para-
tional and local standards. meter 315 has been set to trip, parameter 311 has
been set to 0 sec., and parameter 107 has been
programmed to match the rated motor (nameplate)
■ Pre-fuses current.

Section 2
For VLT type 3502-3562 external pre-fuses must be
installed in the power supply for the frequency con-
verter. ■ Mains and motor connection for VLT 3502-3562
HVAC, 200/ 380/ 500 V (not 3542-3562, 230 V)
Correct size and dimensioning can be seen from the The max. cable cross-section and the corresponding
section on technical data, pages 5-7. max. length and terminal size can be seen from the
For VLT type 3575-3800 HVAC, 380/500 V and VLT section on technical data, pages 5-7.
3542-3562 HVAC, 230V, the pre-fuses are included in The mains supply and the motor are connected in
the mains connection of the frequency converter. accordance with the drawing below.

Mains Motor

Section 3
■ Extra protection
Earth fault voltage relays, protective multiple earthing
or protective grounding can be used as extra protection.
However, such an installation must comply with local
health and safety standards.
An earth fault can introduce a DC current in the dis-
charge current.
If FI relays are used, local regulations must be
complied with.
The relays must be suitable for protecting 3-phase
equipment with bridge rectifier and a short discharge
Section 4

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2.4 Electrical installation

■ Mains and motor connection of VLT 3575-3600

HVAC and VLT 3542-3562 (230 V) HVAC

VLT 3575-3600,
VLT 3625-3700
VLT 3542-3562 (230)
VLT 3750-3800

■ Motor connection
All types of three-phase asynchronous standard mo-
tors can be used together with VLT 3500 HVAC.

In general, smaller motors (220/380 V, ∆/ Y) are star-

connected. Larger motors (380/660 V, ∆/ Y) are delta-
connected.
The correct connection mode and voltage can be
seen from the nameplate on the motor.

■ Direction of rotation
The factory setting gives clockwise rotation when the
output on the VLT 3500 HVAC has been connected
as follows:

Terminal 96: connected to U

Terminal 97: connected to V
Terminal 98: connected to W

The direction of rotation can be changed by swapping

two phases of the motor cable.

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Section 1
VLT type
3502 - 3511 HVAC, 380 V
3502 - 3504 HVAC, 200 V
3502 - 3511 HVAC, 380/500 V

Section 2
VLT type
3516 - 3562 HVAC, 380/500 V VLT type
3508 - 3532 HVAC, 200 V 3575 - 3800 HVAC, 380/500 V
3542 - 3562 HVAC, 230 V

■ Parallel connection of motors

VLT 3500 HVAC can control several motors connec-

Section 3
ted in parallel. If the motor speeds are to be different,
motors of different rated speeds must be used. The
speed of the motors changes simultaneously, which
means that the ratio between the rated motor speeds
is maintained over the whole range.

The total current consumption by the motors must

not exceed the maximum rated output current (IVLT,N)
for VLT 3500 HVAC.

Problems may arise at the start and at low rpm values

if the motor sizes deviate considerably. This is be-
Section 4

cause small motors have a relatively high ohmic resis-

tance in the stator, which is why they require a higher
voltage during start and at low rpm values.

In systems with parallel motor operation, the internal,

thermal protection cannot be used as motor protec-
tion of the individual motor, since the output current
must be programmed to match the overall motor
current. Consequently, additional motor protection is
required, such as thermistors in every motor (or
individual, thermal relays).

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Connection of control card terminals

2.4 Electrical installation

Below is a list of control card terminals on VLT 3500

HVAC. A description of the control signals and ter-
minals is found at the bottom of this page.

Terminal

Terminal 39: Terminals 68-69:

Frame for analogue/digital outputs. RS 485 interface. Serial bus communication.

Terminals 42-45: Terminal 12:

Analogue/digital outputs for indicating e.g. frequency, 24 V DC, max. 140 mA. Supply voltage to digital
reference, current and torque (0-20 mA or 4-20 mA at inputs (DIN 0 -DIN 7).
max. 470 ohm)/indication of selected status, alarm or
warning (24 V DC at min. 600 ohm). See parameters Terminals 16-33:
407 and 408 on pages 67-68. 0/24 V, Ri = 2 kohm. <5 V = logical "0", >10 V =
logical "1".
Terminal 50: Digital inputs. See parameters 400-406, pp 62-66.
10 V DC, max. 17 mA. Supply voltage to the poten-
tiometer and the thermistor. Terminal 20:
Frame for digital inputs.
Terminal 53:
0-10 V DC, Ri = 10 kohm. Analogue reference input, Terminal 38:
voltage. Earth connection to screen for control cables in units
See parameter 412 on page 69. with no terminal brackets for the screen.

Terminal 55: Terminals 01-03*):

Frame for analogue reference inputs. Relay output. Max. 250 V AC, 2A. Min. 24 V DC, 10
mA or 24 V AC, 100 mA. See parameter 409, page
Terminal 60: 68.
0/4-20 mA, Ri = 188 ohm. Analogue reference input,
current. Terminals 04-05*):
See parameter 413, page 69. Relay outputs. Max. 250 V AC, 2A. Min. 24 V DC, 10
mA or 24 V AC, 100 mA. See parameter 410, page
Terminal 61: 69.
Earth connection, via switch 04 (see page 172), to the
screen for the communication cable.

*) In UL versions: Max. 240 V AC, 2A.

NB: If a thermistor is used for motor protection, it must be wired from terminal 50 to terminal 16 (see description of choice in
NB
parameter 400).

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2.5 CE-labelling
■ What is CE-labelling ? 2. The frequency converter is intended for use in a
The purpose of CE-labelling is to avoid technical obsta- complete product. It is sold e.g. to a professional
cles to trade within EFTA and the EU. The EU has machine builder who has the technical knowledge
introduced the CE-label as a simple way of showing it takes to install the frequency converter correctly.
whether a product complies with the relevant EU The frequency converter need not be CE-labelled
directives. The CE-label says nothing about the quality in accordance with the EMC directive. Instead, the
or specifications of a product. Three EU directives relate frequency converter manufacturer must provide
to frequency converters: detailed guidelines on how to carry out an EMC-
correct installation.
• The machine directive (89/ 392/ EEC)
All machines with critical, moving parts are 3. The frequency converter is intended for use in an
covered by the machine directive which came into installation built up on the site of use by a profes-
force on 1 January 1995. Since a frequency con- sional. This could be e.g. a complete installation
verter is largely electrical by function, it does not for manufacturing purposes or for the generation
fall under the machine directive. However, if a of heat/ventilation. The installation is planned and

Section 1
frequency converter is supplied for use in a ma- made by a professional installer. The complete sy-
chine, we provide information about the safety stem is not to be CE-labelled in accordance with
aspects relating to the frequency converter. We do the EMC directive. The system must comply with
that by means of a manufacturer’s declaration. the basic requirements contained in the directive.
This is ensured by using components, appliances
• The low-voltage directive (73/ 23/ EEC)
and systems which are CE-labelled in accordance
Frequency converters must be CE-labelled in
with the EMC directive.
accordance with the low-voltage directive, which

Section 2
will come into force on 1 January 1997. 4. The frequency converter is sold as part of a
This directive applies to all electrical equipment complete system, such as an air-conditioning sy-
and appliances used in the voltage range of 50- stem. The complete system must be CE-labelled
1000 VAC and 75-1500 VDC. in accordance with the EMC directive.

• The EMC directive (89/ 336/ EEC)

EMC is short for electromagnetic compatibility.
■ Danfoss VLT
The presence of electromagnetic compatibility
frequency converter and CE-labelling
means that the mutual interference between
CE-labelling is a positive feature when used for its ori-
different components/appliances is so small that
ginal purpose, i.e. to facilitate trade within the EU and
the functioning of the appliances is not affected. EFTA. However, CE-labelling may cover many

Section 3
The EMC directive came into force on 1 January different specifications. This means that it has to be
1996. The directive distinguishes between checked what a given CE-label specifically covers.
components, appliances, systems and installati- The specifications covered can in fact be widely
ons. different. That is why the CE-label can give installers a
false feeling of security when using a frequency con-
The EU “Guidelines on the Application of Council verter as a component in a system or an appliance.
Directive 89/336/EEC” outline four typical situations of
using a frequency converter. For each of these We CE-label our VLT frequency converters in
accordance with the low-voltage directive. This
situations, explanations are offered as to whether the
means that as long as the frequency converter is
situation in question is covered by the EMC directive
installed correctly, we guarantee that it complies with
and must be CE-labelled.
the low-voltage directive. We issue a declaration of
Section 4

conformity confirming that our CE-label complies with

1. The frequency converter is sold direct to the end- the low-voltage directive.
user. This applies for example if the frequency
converter is sold to a DIY-market. The end-user is
not an expert. He installs the frequency converter The CE-label also applies to the EMC directive on the
himself, e.g. for controlling a hobby machine or a condition that the EMC-correct installation and filte-
domestic appliance. This frequency converter ring instructions in the manual have been followed.
must be CE-labelled in accordance with the EMC On this basis a conformity declaration is issued in
directive. accordance with the EMC directive.

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To help ensure that your installation is EMC-correct, the If more than one device is installed in cabinets, the
2.5 CE-labelling

manual provides detailed instructions for installation. cabinet rear plate, which must be made of metal, should
Furthermore, we specify which norms that are complied be used as a common earth reference plate. The metal
with by which of our products. We offer the filters that cabinets of the different devices are mounted on the
can be seen from the specifications and gladly provide cabinet rear plate using the lowest possible HF
other types of assistance that can help you obtain the impedance. This avoids having different HF voltages for
best possible EMC result. the individual devices and avoids the risk of radio
interference currents running in connection cables that
may be used between the devices. The radio
■ Compliance with EMC directive 89/ 336/ EEC
interference will have been reduced.
In support of our claim that the VLT frequency converter In order to obtain a low HF impedance, use the fastening
complies with the protection requirements for emission bolts of the devices as HF connection to the rear plate. It
and immunity under EMC directive 89/336/EEC, a is necessary to remove insulating paint or similar from
Technical Construction File (TCF) has been prepared for the fastening points.
each model.

Such a file defines the EMC requirements and the ■ Cables

measurements made in accordance with harmonised The control cable and the filtered mains cable should be
EMC standards in a Power Drive System (PDS) that installed separately from the motor and brake cables to
consists of a VLT frequency converter, a control cable prevent interference coupling. Normally, a distance of 20
and the controls (control box), motor cable and motor cm will be sufficient, but it is recommended to keep the
plus any options added. The Technical Construction File greatest possible distance wherever possible, especially
is prepared on this basis in cooperation with a duly where cables are installed in parallel over a substantial
authorised EMC laboratory (Competent Body). distance.

In most cases the VLT frequency converter is used by With respect to sensitive signal cables, such as
professionals of the trade as a complex component telephone cables and data cables, the greatest possible
forming part of a larger appliance, system or installation. distance is recommended with a minimum of 1 m per 5
It must be noted that the responsibility for the final EMC m of power cable (mains and motor cable). It must be
properties of the appliance, system or installation rests pointed out that the necessary distance depends on the
with the installer. sensitivity of the installation and the signal cables, and
that therefore no precise values can be stated.
As an aid to the installer, Danfoss has prepared EMC in-
stallation guidelines for the Power Drive System. The If cable jaws are used, sensitive signal cables are not to
standards and testing levels stated for the Power Drive be placed in the same cable jaws as the motor cable or
System are complied with, provided that the EMC- brake cable.
correct installation guidelines are applied. If signal cables are to cross power cables, this should be
done at an angle of 90 degrees.
Remember that all interference-carrying in- or outgoing
Earthing cables to/from a cabinet should be screened or filtered.
The following basic issues need to be considered when
installing a frequency converter, so as to obtain
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). ■ Screened cables
The screen must be a low HF-impedance screen. This is
• Safety earthing: Please note that the frequency con- ensured by using a braided screen of copper, aluminium
verter has a high leakage current and must be or iron. Screen armour intended for mechanical
earthed appropriately for safety reasons. Apply local protection, for example, is not suitable for an EMC-
safety regulations. correct installation.

• High-frequency earthing: Keep the earth wire

High-frequency
connections as short as possible.

Connect the different earth systems at the lowest

possible conductor impedance. The lowest possible
conductor impedance is obtained by keeping the con-
ductor as short as possible and by using the greatest
possible surface area. A flat conductor, for example, has
a lower HF impedance than a round conductor for the
same conductor c vess sectional area.

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■ EMC-correct installation
■ General aspects of radio noise Such twisting increases the screen impedance at
In general, electrical noise can be divided into two higher frequencies, which reduces the screen effect
forms: the wire-borne noise and the radiated noise. and increases the noise current.
Wire-borne noise occurs in the frequency range: 150
kHz-30 MHz. Radiated noise in the range 30 MHz-1 If a screened cable is used for PROFIBUS, control
GHz radiates from the entire frequency converter sy- cable and signal interface, the screen must be
stem. Radiated electrical noise below 50 MHz is mounted on the enclosure at both ends. In certain
generated especially by the frequency converter, the situations, however, it will be necessary to break the
motor and the motor cables. screen to avoid current loops.

As shown in the sketch below, the discharge capacity In those cases where the screen is to be connected
of the motor cable - together with a high du/dt from to a mounting plate for VLT 3500 HVAC, the mounting
the motor voltage - generates noise. plate must be made of metal, because the screen

Section 1
currents are to be taken back to the unit. It is also im-
The use of a screened motor cable increases the portant to ensure good, electrical contact from the
noise current I1 (see fig. below). This is because mounting plate through the mounting screws to the
screened cables have a greater discharge capacity chassis of VLT 3500 HVAC.
than unscreened cables. If the noise current is not
filtered, there will be more noise on the mains in the With respect to installation, it is generally less com-
radio noise range below approx. 5 MHz. Since the plicated to use unscreened motor cables than
noise current I1 is taken back to the unit through the screened ones. If unscreened cables are used, the

Section 2
screen (I3), only a small electromagnetic field will in EMC requirements are not met.
principle be generated from the screened motor
cable, see the figure below. In order to reduce the noise level from the total sy-
stem (frequency converter + installation) to the grea-
The screen reduces the radiated noise, but increases test possible extent, it is important to make the motor
the low-frequency noise on the mains. With an RFI fil- cables as short as possible.
ter, the noise level on the mains will be reduced to
about the same level for screened and unscreened Cables with a sensitive signal level are not to be placed
cables alike. together with motor cables.

The motor cable screen must be mounted on the Radio noise above 50 MHz (air-borne), in particular,

Section 3
enclosure of the frequency converter as well as the will be disturbed by the control electronics.
motor enclosure. The best way of doing this is by
using screen brackets to avoid twisted screen ends.
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distance being 1 metre.

2.6 E;MC-correct installation

■ EMC-correct installation instructions

Filtering • The mains filter should be earthed at both ends.
Electrical interference from the cable network - cable- • Before mounting the filter on the panel, remove any
borne as well as air-borne - can be prevented by surface treatment, etc.
using the correct filters. The filters or equivalent stated NB!
in the product programme must be installed, and The filter must be earthed before connection
when remounting, the filter installation instructions are to mains.
to be observed.

VLT 3502-3562
All models are available with or without an integrated RFI module IP54 for VLT 3575-3800 and 3542-3562
RFI filter. Also, RFI filters can be purchased as a sepa- (230V)
rate module/option. See product range. 1. Remove the access plate and the Philips screws in
the right-hand side of the VLT 3500 HVAC (save the
VLT 3575-3800 and 3542-3562 (230 V) screws for the access plate for later use).
RFI filters are available in a separate IP54 enclosure or 2. Place the IP54 RFI option on the right-hand side of
in an IP20 version for separate installation. the VLT 3500 HVAC.
Special installation guidelines must be complied with.
Motor cable

Mechanical installation In order to comply with the EMC specifications

VLT 3502 - VLT 3511, IP00/21 enclosure without concerning emission and immunity, the motor cable
integrated RFI filter must always be installed against a must be screened unless otherwise stated for the
conductive rear plate. mains filter in question. It is important to keep the mo-
Install the metal cabinet of the VLT frequency converter tor cable as short as possible so as to reduce the
up against the rear plate. The rear plate must be interference level and the leakage currents to a mini-
electrically conductive and act as a common HF earth mum.
reference for the VLT frequency converter and the RFI/
module. The VLT frequency converter and the RFI/
The motor cable screen should be connected to the
module must be installed with the lowest possible HF
metal cabinet of the frequency converter and to the
impedance to the rear plate. This can best be done
through the fastening bolts for the enclosure. Since the
metal cabinet of the motor. Screen connections
aluminium enclosure of the VLT 3500 HVAC is anodised should be made using as large a surface (cable
and thus electrically insulating, toothed (serrated) clamp, cable union) as possible. This has been
washers should be used to penetrate the anodisation - achieved by different installation devices in the
or the anodised surface has to be removed. Remember different VLT frequency converters (see the
also to remove any varnish or paint from the rear plate. instructions for installation, pp. 21-22, item D).
Mounting with twisted screen ends (pigtails) should
VLT 3502-11, IP00/21 enclosure with RFI filter be avoided, since this reduces the screening effect at
VLT 3502-11, IP54 enclosure and VLT 3616-62, IP20/IP54 higher frequencies. The motor cable screen should
These VLT 3500 HVAC can be installed on an electrically
basically not be broken and not be earthed between
conductive or a non-conductive rear plate, since the RFI
the motor and the drive. If it becomes necessary to
filter is integrated and the screen from control cables and
break the screen to install a motor guard or motor
motor cable can be terminated in the VLT frequency
converter.
relays, the screen should be continued past the relays
If an electrically conductive rear plate is used, the VLT at the lowest possible HF impedance.
frequency converter must be installed with the lowest
possible HF impedance to the rear plate, and the
instructions for installation must be complied with.

RFI filter/IP20 for VLT 3575-3800 and 3542-3562 (230 V)

• The filter should be installed on the same panel as
the frequency converter. The panel must be
electrically conductive. Both the frequency converter
and the filter must have a good high-frequency
connection to the panel.
• The filter should be connected as close as possible
to the frequency converter input, the maximum

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■ Control cables ■ Cable for serial communication

2.6 EMC correct installation

Control cables should be screened. The screen The cable for serial communication should be
should be connected using a clamp to the VLT screened.
frequency converter chassis (see the instructions for The screen should be installed using a clamp on the
installation, pp. 21-22, item C). Normally, the screen VLT frequency converter (see the instructions for in-
should also be connected to the PLC or similar of the stallation, pp. 21-22, item B).
controlling device (follow the instructions for use of the With regard to cable specifications and instructions
device in question). for installation in general, reference is made to the
PROFIBUS product manual.
In connection with very long control cables and
analogue signals, 50 Hz ripple loops may occur in rare ■ Equalising currents
cases, depending on the installation. This is because Efforts should be made to avoid possible equalising
of interference coupling from the mains supply cables. currents that may occur when the control cable
In this connection it can be necessary to break the screen is connected to the chassis (earthed) at both
screen or possible insert a 100 nF capacitor between ends. Equalising currents occur because of voltage

Section 1
screen and chassis. differences between the VLT frequency converter
chassis and the chassis of the controlling device.
They can be avoided by making a tight fit with the
cabinet chassis rear plate, thereby ensuring that any
equalising currents will run via the chassis rear plates
and their joints, not via the cable screens.

Section 2
VLT 3502-3511

Section 3
Section 4

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VLT 3516-3562

VLT 3575-3800 and

VLT 3542-3562, 230 V

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VLT 3542-3562, 230V.

VLT 3575-3600, 400/500V.
2.6 EMC correct installation
Section 1

VLT 3625-3700
Section 2
Section 3

VLT 3750-3800
Section 4

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2.7 Installation examples

■ Installation examples
■ Example 1:
A fan is to be speed-controlled at between 0 and 50
Hz. A potentiometer 0-10 V is used as control signal.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.

1 = Start/Stop
2 = 1 K Ω potentiometer

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Information is desired on the output frequency, i.e. an

2.7 installation examples

■ Example 2:
In a ventilating system an option of reversing the fan expression of the motor speed. The analogue output
in the case of fire is desired, so that flue gases can be 4-20 mA is used. 4 mA corresponds to 0 Hz and 20
removed or fresh air blown in. mA corresponds to the max. output frequency,
The control signal used is 4-20 mA, corresponding to normally 50 Hz.
0-100% motor speed, typically 0-50 Hz.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be

Section 1
adjusted to the motor connected.
1 = Start/Stop
2 = Reversing
3 = 4-20 mA
4 = 4-20 mA

Section 2
The following must be programmed:
Function Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.
0-fMAX 407 fMAX = 4-20 mA [20]
Reference 413 4-20 mA [2]

Section 3
Section 4

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■ Example 3:
A fan is to be controlled manually by means of a po-
tentiometer 0-10 V, corresponding to 0-50 Hz.
A thermistor is installed in the motor to obtain opti-
mum motor protection. Connection is established to
VLT 3500 HVAC.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.

1 = Start/Stop
2 = Thermistor
3 = 1 k Ω Potentiometer

The following must be programmed:

Function Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.

Thermistor on terminal 16 400 THERMISTOR [4]

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■ Example 4:
A pump is to be controlled by means of a 0-10 V con-
trol signal, corresponding to 0-50 Hz.
"Start/Stop" is to be in the form of a 3-wire.
"Start/Stop".
It is required to obtain information about the output
current via the anolog output. 0-20 mA
corresponds to zero to max. output current.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

Section 1
All settings are based on factory settings; however,
motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.
1 = Stop
2 = Start
3 = 0-20 mA output signal (0-IMAX)

Section 2
4 = 0-10 V control signal (0-100% speed)

Section 3
The following must be programmed:

Function Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.

STOP 404 STOP [4]
START 402 LATCH START [1]
0-IMAX 407 IMAX 0-20 mA [25]
Reference 412 0-10 V DC [1]
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■ Example 5:
The output frequency of the frequency converter and
thus the motor speed are to be controlled by means
of digital signals, e.g. from a PLC or using push-but-
tons. Whenever the output frequency is outside the
10-45 Hz range, the relay output must be activated.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.

1 = Speed up
2 = Speed down
3 = Relay is activated when the output frequency is
outside the 10-45 Hz range, i.e. connection 02-01.

The following must be programmed:

Function Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.

Speed up 401 FREEZE REF. [2]
and down
Speed up 406 SPEED UP/DOWN [1]
and down
Frequency warning 409 OUT FREQ RGE [11]
on relay
Frequency too low 210 10 Hz
Frequency too high 211 45 Hz

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■ Example 6:
A ventilation system is to be run at 6 fixed speeds,
depending on the time of the day or night.
Max. speed is 60 Hz.

1. Speed 6 Hz (10%)
2. Speed 12 Hz (20%)
3. Speed 18 Hz (30%)
4. Speed 24 Hz (40%)
5. Speed 42 Hz (70%)
6. Speed 60 Hz (100%)

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct

Section 1
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.
1 = Set-up choice

Section 2
2 = Start/stop
3 = Digital reference choice
4 = Digital reference choice

Section 3
The following must be programmed: How to activate different speeds

Function Parameter Parameter- Data value Terminal Set-up Digital reference

no. value no.
Choice of set-up 001 MULTISETUP [5] 33 32 16 1 2 1 2 3 4
Choice of set-up 400 SETUP SELECT [3] 0 0 0 X 0 10% 0 0 0
Digital reference choice 406 DIGITAL REF. [0] 0 1 0 X 0 0 20% 0 0
Set-up 1 1 0 0 X 0 0 0 30% 0
Max. frequency 202 60 Hz 1 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 40%
Section 4

Digital reference 1 205 10% 0 0 1 0 X 70% 0 0 0

Digital reference 2 206 20% 0 1 1 0 X 0 100% 0 0
Digital reference 3 207 30%
Digital reference 4 208 40% "1" means that 24 V DC is connected to the terminal.
Set-up 2
Max. frequency 202 60 Hz
Digital reference 1 205 70%
Digital reference 2 205 100%

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■ Example 7:
In a pump system, a constant pressure of 5 bar is to The transmitter used is a 4-20 mA, 0-10 bar type.
be maintained. The integrated PID regulator in VLT Since a pressure of 5 bar is required, this corre-
3500 HVAC is used. Normal regulation is desired, in sponds to 50% of the working range of the transmit-
which the speed is reduced when the pressure increa- ter, which in turn corresponds to the setpoint pro-
ses and vice versa, i.e. that the speed goes up when grammed as internal setpoint in VLT 3500 HVAC.
the pressure drops. (Digital reference = 50%). The min. speed must be 10
Hz and the max. speed 50 Hz.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.

1 = Start/Stop
2 = Feedback pressure transmitter 4-20 mA, 0-10 bar

The following must be programmed:

Function Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.

Activation of
PID-regulator 101 CLOSED LOOP [2]
Internal setpoint 205 50%
Feedback type 114 CURRENT [1]
Current signal 413 4-20 mA [2]
Min. speed 201 10 Hz
Max. speed 202 50 Hz
Regulator range 120 Application-
dependent
Proportional gain 121 Application-
dependent
Integration time 122 Application-
dependent
Ref. independent of 411 Prop w/min [1]
minimum speed

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■ Example 8:
In a ventilation system the temperature is to be a- When the temperature drops, the speed goes down.
djustable by means of a 0-10 V potentiometer. The transmitter used is a temperature sensor with a
The selected temperature must be kept constant, and working range of 0-50°C 4-20 mA. In order to carry
the internal PID regulator is to be used. The regulation out inverse regulation, VLT 3500 HVAC is program-
required is of the inversed type; this means that when med to convert the temperature transmitter signal (4-
the temperature goes up, the fan speed increases so 20 mA) to 20-4 mA.
that more air is supplied. The min./max. speed is 10/50 Hz.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

Section 1
All settings are based on factory settings; however,
motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.

1 = Start/Stop
2 = Temperature reference 0-50° C, 0-10 V
3 = Temperature transmitter 0-50° C, 4-20 mA

Section 2
Section 3
The following must be programmed:

Function: Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.

Activation of
PID-regulator 101 CLOSED LOOP [2]
Feedback type 114 CURRENT [1]
Current signal 413 20-4 mA [4]
Min. speed 201 10 Hz
Max. speed 202 50 Hz
Regulator range 120 Application-
dependent
Section 4

Proportional gain 121 Application-

dependent
Integration time 122 Application-
dependent
Ref. independent of 411 Prop w/min [1]
minimum speed

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■ Example 9:
In a ventilation system where there is no access to A 3-point switch is used that allows a choice between
VLT 3500 HVAC, external switching between hand "Hand-Off-Auto". The "Hand" reference is a 0-10 V
operation "Hand" and remote operation "Auto" on the signal on a potentiometer. When VLT 3500 HVAC runs
frequency converter is required. in the Auto mode, the frequency converter is control-
led using a 4-20 mA reference.

NB!:
Screen for control cables must be connected
as described in the chapter on EMC-correct
installation.

All settings are based on factory settings; however,

motor data settings (parameters 104, 105 and 107)
(or the Quick Set-up menu items 1, 2 and 3) are to be
adjusted to the motor connected.

1 = Activation of Hand Mode

2 = Activation of Auto Mode
3 = Stop
4 = Start Auto Mode
5 = Pulse Start Hand Mode
6 = Auto Mode reference, 4-20 mA
7 = Hand Mode reference, 0-10 V/1 KΩ

The following must be programmed:

Function: Parameter no. Parameter value Data value no.

H-O-A position 003 EXT. HOA [2]
Activation of Hand 400 EXT. HOA HAND [5]
Activation of Auto 401 EXT. HOA AUTO [7]
Pulse Start Hand 405 LATCH ST. HAND [4]
Hand reference 420 VOLTAGE [0]
Auto reference 413 4-20 mA [2]

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Operation and programming

3.1 Display and keypad

■

■ Control panel ■ Keys for local operation

In order to programme and locally control the The following keys are available on the frequency con-
frequency converter, use the control panel at the front verter for local operation:
of the frequency converter.

The control panel serves a dual purpose:

- Local operation
This key is used for starting up VLT 3500
- Programming
HVAC.

The control panel consists of:

This key is used exclusively for local control of
- a display, which establishes a dialogue between
the frequency converter via the operating
the user and the frequency converter,
panel. When the key is activated, the operating
- some keys, which each have one or several
panel display will show an image indicating

Section 1
functions (described later on in this chapter),
that the frequency converter is in Local Mode.
- two light diodes, which indicate:
The key can be de-activated in parameter 010,
green (On): VLT 3500 HVAC is connected to
see page 41.
supply mains
red (Alarm): in case of an alarm.
These keys are used for changing the motor
frequency in Local mode.

Section 2
Image of Local Mode

0.0Hz
0----------050
Use+/- 0

This key is used to stop the connected motor.

Section 3
If stop is activated, the top line in the display
will start to flash. The key on the operating pa-
nel of the frequency converter does not turn off
the mains supply and is thus not to be used as
a safety switch.
The key is also used for resetting VLT 3500
HVAC after a trip occurence.
Furthermore, the Speed bar in Local Mode will
change from filled-in squares, which is the
speed, to unfilled squares in Stop Mode, which
is the reference.
Section 4

The local reference can also be seen in the

bottom right-hand corner of the display (also in
■ Description of the display
Stop Mode).
The display is designed to be lit whenever the
frequency converter is connected to supply
This key is used to switch (back from local
mains.
operation) to remote control (Remote Mode), in
The display consists of 3 lines:
which control is effected via the control
Line A large print, 7 characters.
terminals of the frequency converter.
Lines B and C small print, 14 characters.

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■ Keys for programming and control ■ External H-O-A

The following buttons are available on the control pa- (Hand-Off-Auto)
nel of the frequency converter for the purpose of The functions "Local"/"Hand" and "Remote"/
programming and control: "Auto" can be moved from the operating panel
of the frequency converter to act as an external
This key is used for switching from Display
control option, where there is no direct physical
Mode to Quick Set-up Mode.
access to the frequency converter, see exam-
If "Menu" is pressed once more, the system
ple 9, page 32.
reverts to Display Mode.
Via the control terminals of the frequency con-
The key is also used for switching from Data
verter it is possible to activate "Hand", which
Mode to Menu Mode.
gives the option of controlling the frequency
converter manually by means of a control sig-
This key is used for switching from Menu Mode
nal.
to Data Mode or Display Mode.
Subsequently, it is possible to switch back to
The key is also used for moving the cursor
"Auto", which is the normal remote operating
between the decimal points of the data values.
mode, in which a general control system
The programme automatically leaves Data
regulates the reference.
Mode after 20 seconds if no operation is
registered. Hand-Off-Auto
If the "Data" key is pressed once, it is possible “Hand-Off-Auto” is a function description taken over
to revert to Data Mode to program the from the American market.
parameter that was left after 20 seconds.
Hand
These keys are used for scrolling through the "Hand" is a function that focuses on manual opera-
different Menu Modes and their parameters tion.
and for choosing a specific parameter value or
for scrolling parameter data. Off
Off means that the inverter of the frequency converter
has stopped.

■ Combinations of control panel keys

Auto
If these keys are pressed simultaneously, "Auto" is a function in which operation is effected
the system switches to Display Mode normally, i.e. via the control terminals of the
from any other Mode. frequency converter.

If these keys are pressed simultaneously,

the system switches to Extended Menu
NB!:
from any Mode.
The motor must be stopped by pressing
"Stop/Reset" before the data values of certain
If these keys are pressed simultaneously,
parameters are changed.
the system switches to the Quick Set-up
Menu from any Mode.

The combination of "Menu" with the "+"

and "-" keys must be activated simul-
taneously to avoid unwanted leaps to
other Modes.

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■ Display Mode
In parameter 605, see page 74, it is possible to pro-
In normal operation, VLT 3500 HVAC starts up in the
gramme a different display layout, in which 2 different
Display Mode, in which there is an option of choosing
read-outs can be defined at the same time.
between different read-outs. VLT 3500 HVAC comes
Using the PID regulator, for example, it is possible to
with a factory-set Display Mode that allows a choice
read out the reference (setpoint) and the feedback
of the following display read-outs by means of the "+"
signal at the same time.
and "-" keys:

Standard Display
Standard
■ General software structure
1. Frequency Hz
Programming is carried out by changing the data
2. Feedback
values in the parameters that have been grouped in a
3. Current
menu, from which the most important parameters
4. Power kW
have been transferred to the Quick Set-up Menu
5. Energy kWh
(overall menu).
6. Motor voltage V

Section 1
There are 2 different menus:
7. Reference %

1. Quick Set-up Menu

In parameter 606, see page 137, it is possible to
2. Extended Menu
choose between 2 different read-outs: Standard Dis-
play and Extended Display.
Parameters that are included in the Quick Set-up
Menu are also included in the Extended Menu.
If a parameter in the Quick Set-up Menu is changed,
Extended Display

Section 2
it is automatically changed in the Extended Menu as
1. Reference %
well.
2. Frequency Hz
Certain parameters can be programmed for several
3. Display/Feedback %
set-ups, which means that application-dependent
4. Current A
programming can be carried out.
5. Torque %
Via the control inputs, the different set-ups can be
6. Power kW
selected.
7. Power HP
As an example, one set-up may have no PID regu-
8. Energy kWh
lation, while another set-up has PID regulation.
9. Motor voltage V
10. DC voltage V

Section 3
11. Thermal motor load %
12. Thermal inverter load %
Display Mode

Quick Setup-Menu Extended Menu

0 LANGUAGE
Extended Menu Setup 1
2
1 MOTOR VOLTAGE 3
Group 0 Group 1 4
2 MOTOR CURRENT Operation Load
Section 4

3 MOTOR FREQUENCY Group 2 Group 3

Ref. signal Functions
4 CL. 53 ANALOG V
Group 4 Group 5
5 CL. 60 ANALOG In-/Output Serial com.

6 MIN. FREQUENCY Group 6

Service
7 MAX. FREQUENCY

8 RAMP 1 UP TIME

9 RAMP 1 DOWN TIME

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■ Display Mode

Examples of display read-outs incl. unit

Example of display read-out (name)

15.0Hz
FREQUENCY ➞ Direction of rotation
Status, incl. indication of local operation Set-up number
RUN OK LOCAL. 1
(changes when set-up is changed)

■ Quick Set-up Menu

Data value selected

Parameter name
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
Quick Set-up 0
Menu number

■ Quick Set-up Data Mode

Flashing, selected data value

Parameter name
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
Quick Set-up Menu number 0

■ Extended Menu

Ex. of display read-

out incl. unit

Flashing group
0.0Hz
0..OPERATION
number AND DISPLAY Data value

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■ Extended Parameter Mode

Flashing parameter
number

0 = Cursor flashes
0.0Hz
000 LANGUAGE
Selected data value ENGLISH *

■ Extended Data Mode

Section 1
0.0Hz
LANGUAGE
E = Cursor flashes ENGLISH
Selected data value

Section 2
■ Local/ Hand Mode

Display read-out of local

output frequency

Shows speed 0
15.0Hz
-------050
filled-in start Use +/- 15 Local output frequency
unfilled stop reference

Section 3
■ Alarm Mode

Reset mode
ALARM
TRIP
Section 4

Cause of alarm MOTOR TRIP

NB!:
If the display reads TRIP, the frequency conver- If the display reads LOCKED, the mains supply to VLT
ter will have stopped. It is necessary to press 3500 HVAC must be cut out and cut back in.
the "Reset" key to restart VLT 3500 HVAC. Then press the "Reset" key to restart VLT 3500
HVAC.

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3.2 Initialisation

■ Initialisation ■ Initialisation via parameter 604

Initialisation is used when wanting to go back to a This method is used:
known starting point (the factory setting).
This need arises if the software version is changed, or • When initialising all parameters to the factory
if the parameters have been changed so much that setting, except:
the starting point is no longer known, or if the unit
starts acts unpredictably and cannot be reset in the Communication parameters (parameters 500 and
normal way. 501) and the stated Profibus parameters if this option
Initialisation is effected basically in two ways: Manual has been installed.
initialisation and initialisation via parameter 604. Operating data (parameter 600)
Alarm memory (parameter 602)
NB! If factory setting of data is only wanted in a single
set-up, the Pre-programme can be selected in para-
■ Manual initialisation
meter 001.
Cut out the mains voltage and hold down the "Menu",
In parameter 002, copying from this setting to the
"Data" and "Local Hand" keys while cutting the mains
selected set-up is carried out.
voltage back in. Release the keys when the 3rd line
on the display reads INIT EEPROM.
When INIT EEPROM is no longer displayed in the 3rd ■ "Lock" switch
line, the factory setting has been programmed into Unwanted programming can be avoided by opening
the unit. the switch pin 01 on the control card.
When the switch pin is open, the programming
This method is used: function of the operating panel is locked.
If Local Mode is active, the local reference can still be
When introducing another software version. changed.
Manual setting means:

• First-time set-up of communication parameters

to ensure factory setting (these parameters
are set from the operating panel of the unit):

Standard
(RS 485) 500 Address
501 Baud Rate

Profibus 820 Baud Rate

821 FMS/DP select
822 Station Delay
904 PPO Write
918 Station Address

• Reset of operating data such as kWh and total

number of running hours (parameter 600), as
well as alarm memory (parameter 602).

• Initialisation of all other parameters, as

described under initialisation via parameter 604.

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3.3 Parameter overview
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4

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3.4 Parameter group 0

■ Programming
■ Operation and display, group 0.. Description of choice:
This group comprises parameters that concern dis- The pre-programme [0] contains the data set at the
play read-outs, local operation and the handling of factory. Can be used as data source if the other set-
set-ups. ups are to be returned to a known state. The lan-
guage used is English.
000 Language (LANGUAGE) It is not possible to change data when this set-up has
Value: been chosen, but via parameter 002 it is possible to
★ English (ENGLISH) [0] copy to one or several set-ups.
German (DEUTSCH) [1] Set-ups 1-4 [1]-[4] are four individual set-ups for use
French (FRANCAIS) [2] as desired. Changes can be made to the currently
Danish (DANSK) [3] active set-up; such changes have an immediate
Spanish (ESPANOL) [4] effect on the functioning of the unit. However, certain
Italian (ITALIANO) [5] parameters require a Stop Mode before being
changed.
Function:
Multi set-up [5] is used if remote control of more than
The choice in this parameter defines the language of
one set-up is required. Terminal 16/17 (par. 400/401),
the display.
terminal 32/33 (par. 406) or the serial bus can be used
Description of choice: for switching between set-ups.
There is a choice of English, German, French, Danish,
Spanish and Italian.
002 Copy of set-ups ((MENU SET COPY)
Value:
001 Set-up choice, operation (SETUP OPERATIO) ★ No copying (DO NOT COPY) [0]
Value: Copy to 1 from # (COPY TO 1 FROM) [1]
Pre-programmed (FACTORY SET) [0] Copy to 2 from # (COPY TO 2 FROM) [2]
★ Setup 1 (SETUP 1) [1] Copy to 3 from # (COPY TO 3 FROM) [3]
Setup 2 (SETUP 2) [2] Copy to 4 from # (COPY TO 4 FROM) [4]
Setup 3 (SETUP 3) [3] Copy to ALL from # (COPY ALL FROM) [5]
Setup 4 (SETUP 4) [4]
Multisetup (MULTI SETUP) [5] Function:
A menu set-up can be copied to one of the other set-
Example:
ups or to all the other set-ups simultaneously,
Setup Terminal 17 Terminal 16
although not to set-up [0].
1 0 0
Copying is only enabled in Stop Mode.
2 0 1
3 1 0
4 1 1 Description of choice:
The copying starts when you have entered the de-
Function: sired copying function and Data Mode is left by pres-
The choice in this parameter defines the set-up num- sing the "Menu" key, or left automatically after 20 sec-
ber you want to control VLT 3500 HVAC. The para- onds.
meters that can be changed are stated on page 85- Line 3 in the display flashes while copying is in pro-
86. If more set-ups are required, up to four different gress. The display indicates the destination set-up
ones can be selected. If you want to remote-control and the source set-up. It is always the active set-up
the choice between the different set-ups, this can be that is being copied from (chosen in parameter 001),
done from terminals 16/17 or 32/33, as well as via the or the set-up chosen via terminals 16/17 or 32/33).
serial port (RS 485). When copying has been completed, the data value
shifts automatically to No copying [0].

★ = factory setting. Text in ( ) = display text. Figures in [ ] are used when communicating with the bus.

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3.4 Parameter group 0

003 Local/remote control (LOCAL / REMOTE) Description of choice:
Value: The speed can be set directly in Hz. The set value is
★ Use keypad (KEYPAD HOA) [0] saved after 20 seconds. The setting is saved and is
Use keypad w/ext. stop (LOC/EXT STOP) [1] also active after a mains drop-out.
Extern H-O-A [EXT H-O-A] [2] In this parameter Data Mode is not left automatically.
The Local reference cannot be controlled via RS 485.
Function: Data changes in parameter 004 are blocked if para-
There is a choice of three different Local/remote meter 010 is programmed as DISABLE.
control modes for controlling VLT 3500 HVAC: Use
keypad, use keypad w/external stop and External H- The motor may start without warning if pa-
O-A. External H-O-A is used in cases where externally rameter 014 is changed to Auto restart [0].
from the frequency converter a control feature is to be
used which allows switching between "Hand" (manual
operation) and "Auto" (control via general control 005 User read-out (VALUE AT MAX)
system). Value:

Section 1
If External H-O-A is chosen, the "Local Hand" key 1-9999 ★ 100
cannot be used directly on the control panel of the
frequency converter. Function:
By choosing the DISPLAY/FEEDBACK function in Dis-
Description of choice:
play Mode, a user read-out can be obtained which is
If Use keypad [0] is selected, the speed can be con-
a scaling of the reference sum if "Open loop" has
trolled directly on the control panel of the frequency
been selected in parameter 101.
converter by activating the "Local/Hand" key. The

Section 2
The unit to be used can be chosen in parameter 117.
"Stop" key is active on the control panel of the fre-
quency converter, unless it has been disregarded in
parameter 007. When shifting between "Local/Hand" Description of choice:
and "Remote/Auto", a possible local speed reference The programmed value will be displayed when the
will not be saved. output frequency is equal to fMAX (parameter 202).
If Use keypad w/ext. stop [1] is selected, the frequen-
cy converter can be stopped by breaking the con-
nection between terminal 12 (24 V DC) and terminal 006 Local reset (LOCAL RESET)
27 (Q-stop). Terminal 27 (Q-stop) must be program- Value:
med for Coast stop [0] or Reset and Coast stop [3] in Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
parameter 404. ★ Possible (ENABLE) [1]

Section 3
If External H-O-A [2] is selected, shifting is possible
between "Hand" (manual operation) and "Auto"
(control from general control system) via the control 007 Local stop (LOCAL STOP)
terminals of the frequency converter, as programmed Value:
in parameters 400-403. "Latch Start Hand" is Not possible (DISABLE) [0]
programmed in parameter 403 or 405. The reference ★ Possible (ENABLE) [1]
type for "Hand" control is selected in parameter 420.

004 Local reference (LOCAL SPEED) 008 Local/ Hand (KEY LOCAL/HAND)
Value: Value:
Section 4

0.00 - fMAX Not possible (DISABLE) [0]

★ Possible (ENABLE) [1]

Function:
A Local reference can be programmed in parameter
004. If the programmed Local reference is to be ac-
tive, the "Local/Hand" key must have been activated.
When shifting between "Local/Hand" and "Remote/
Auto", the local speed reference will be retained.

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3.4 Parameter group 0

009 Remote/ Auto (KEY REMOTE/AUTO) Description of choice:

Value: Reset starts when Data Mode is exited. Cannot be
Disable (DISABLE) [0] chosen via the serial bus, RS 485.
★ Enable (ENABLE) [1]

Function: 014 Power Up Mode (POWERUP MODE)

In parameters 006, 007, 008 and 009 it is possible to Value:
select/remove the function in question from the key- Auto restart in local operation, use
board. saved ref. (AUTO RESTART) [0]
★ Stopped in local operation, use
Description of choice: saved ref. (LOC=STOP) [1]
If disable [0] is selected in parameters 006, 007, 008 Stopped in local operation, set ref. to 0
and 009, the function in question cannot be used (LOC=STP+REF=0) [2]
from the keyboard.
Function:
When the "Local/Hand" key has been activated and
010 Local speed selection (LOC REFERENCE) the frequency converter is running with Local speed
Value: reference, or if FREEZE REFERENCE is used, it is
Disable (DISABLE) [0] possible to programme the state in which the fre-
★ Enable (ENABLE) [1] quency converter is to start up when the mains sup-
ply is cut back in.
Function:
The possibility of changing the local speed reference
via parameter 004 can be selected/removed. Description of choice:
Auto restart in local operation, use saved ref. [0] is
Description of choice: selected if the unit is to start up with the local speed
If disable [0] is selected in parameter 010, the local reference that was in force when the mains supply
speed reference cannot be changed via parameter 004. was cut out.
Stopped in local operation, use saved ref. [1] is
selected if the unit is to remain stopped when the
011 Reset of kWh (ENERGY COUNTER)
mains supply is connected until the "Start" key is
Value:
activated. After the start command, the saved, local
★ No reset (NO RESET) speed reference is used.
Reset (RESET) Stopped in local operation, set ref. to 0 [2] is selected
Function: if the unit is to remain stopped when the mains supply
is connected. Local Reference (par. 004) and Freeze
Zeroing of kW energy counter.
Reference (par. 400, 401 or 405) are zeroed.
Description of choice: If remote control is used together with a Freeze Refe-
Reset is initiated when RESET has been selected and rence function when cutting out the mains supply,
the Data Mode is exited. Cannot be selected via the Freeze Reference will be zeroed when the mains
serial bus, RS 485. supply is cut back in.
NB! When RESET has been selected, zeroing has Consequently, the speed needs to be reset using the
been completed. Speed up function (e.g. par. 406).

NB!:
012 Reset of hours run (HOUR COUNTER) In remote-controlled operation, the restart
Value: function is always an "Auto Restart". If the unit
★ No reset (NO RESET) is to remain stopped after connection to mains,
Reset (RESET) select Pulse Start in par. 402. However, it is a
condition in this connection that the start func-
Function:
tion is not activated.
Zeroing of hours run (see also parameter 600). This
counter of hours of operation is activated when VLT
3500 HVAC receives its start signal.

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3.4 Parameter group 0

015 Set-up choice, Programming
(SETUP PROGRAM.)
Value:
Pre-programmed (FACTORY SET) [0]
Setup 1 (SETUP 1) [1]
Setup 2 (SETUP 2) [2]
Setup 3 (SETUP 3) [3]
Setup 4 (SETUP 4) [4]
★ Set-up=Parameter 001 (SETUP=P001) [5]

Function
It is possible to choose the menu set-up that is to be
programmed (whose data are to be changed) during
operation.
The 4 menu set-ups can be programmed indepen-

Section 1
dently of the set-up in which VLT 3500 HVAC is
running (selected in parameter 001). This concerns
programming via the keyboard and the serial bus
(RS 485).

Description of choice:
Pre-programmed [0] contains the factory-set data

Section 2
and can be used as a source for data. The language
is always English. It is not possible to change data
with this set-up selected.
Set-ups 1-4 [1]-[4] are 4 individual set-ups which can
be used as desired. They can be programmed
independently of the set-up currently used.
Setup = Parameter 001 [5] is the pre-selected value
normally used. This function can be removed if ac-
cess to programming other set-ups than the one
applied is required during operation.

Section 3
NB!:
If data is changed in the set-up being used,
these changes have immediate effect on the
functioning of the unit. This applies to both
parameters 001 and 015.
Section 4

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3.5 Parameter group 1

Load and motor, group 1..

This group of parameters has been reserved for the
adjustments necessary to adapt VLT 3500 HVAC to
the application and motor.
100 Load (LOAD TYPE)
Value:
Variable torque low (VT MODE-LOW) [0]
Variable torque medium (VT MODE-MED) [1]
Variable torque high (VT MODE-HIGH) [2]
Variable torque low with constant torque start
(VT LOW W/CT) [3] Area where the AEO- function
Variable torque, medium, with constant torque will typically be active
1. VT low
start (VT LOW MED W/CT) [4] 2. VT medium
Variable torque, high, with constant torque 3. VT high
start (VT HIGH W/CT) [5] A. Theoretically square torque curve for centrifugal
pumps and fans.
No operation (NO OPERATION) [6]
No operation (NO OPERATION) [7]
No operation (NO OPERATION) [8]
Description of choice:
Variable torque with AEO function and
Variable torque (VT) low [0], medium [1] or high [2] is
constant torque start (ENERGY [Link]) [9]
chosen if the load is square (centrifugal pumps, fans).
★ Variable torque, low, with AEO (ENERGY VT.L) [10]
The choice of torque characteristic should be made
Variable torque, medium, with AEO
taking into account the need for trouble-free opera-
(ENERGY VT.M) [11]
tion, minimum energy consumption and the lowest
Variable torque, high, with AEO
possible acoustic noise level. Variable torque (VT)
(ENERGY VT.H) [12]
low [3], medium [4] or high [5] with constant torque
Function: (CT) start is selected if there is a need for a greater
The adjustment of VLT 3500 HVAC' s U/f characteristic break-away torque than that obtainable with the
to the load characteristic from centrifugal pumps or three first-mentioned characteristics.
fans.
The curve for constant torque is followed, until the set
With the factory setting [10], the AEO function (Auto-
reference is reached; from that point onwards the
matic Energy Optimizing) is active. This means that
characteristic chosen for variable torque is followed.
the frequency converter automatically adjusts the volt-
Variable torque with AEO function and constant tor-
age to the current load from the pump or fan motor,
que start [9] is selected if the variable torque charac-
which ensures optimum efficiency and optimally re-
teristic is unknown and there is a need for a high
duced motor noise. The AEO function is active from
break-away torque.
20% of fMAX (parameter 202).
Variable torque low [10], medium [11] and high [12]
with AEO is selected where, in the start-up situation,
a load characteristic has to be followed which corre-
NB!: sponds to variable torque low, medium and high up
Where parallel motors are to be installed, it is to 20% of fMAX, parameter 202.
not advisable to use the AEO function. The AEO function is now active; it adjusts the voltage
to the optimum load characteristic, which provides
optimum efficiency and optimally low motor noise.
There is only one AEO-curve available for VLT 3575-
3800 and 3542-3562, 230 V. Even if [10], [11] or [12]
is programmed the device uses the AEO VT LOW
curve.

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3.5 Parameter group 1

101 Speed Control (SPEED CONTROL) 103 Motor power (MOTOR POWER)
Value: Value:
★ Open loop (OPEN LOOP) [0] Depends on unit
Closed loop (CLOSED LOOP) [2] Under size 2 [0]
Under size 1 [1]
Function:
★ Rated size [2]
It is possible to choose two different kinds of speed
control: Open loop and closed loop . Function:
This parameter allows a choice of the kW value that
Description of choice: best matches the rated motor power.
Open loop [0] is chosen if an external control without At the factory, a rated kW value has been chosen. kW
process feedback is desired. Closed loop [2] is values depend on the type of unit.
chosen to use the integrated PID controller of the VLT
3500 HVAC. A detailed description is shown on page Description of choice:
47. Check the rated motor power in kW on the motor
nameplate and select the setting that best matches

Section 1
102 Setting of current limit (SET CUR. LIMIT)
the motor size. If this value deviates substantially from
Value:
the setting options, choose the nearest lower or
★ Pre-programmed value higher value.
([Link]) [0]
Voltage signal (10 V DC SIGNAL) [1]
Current signal (20 mA SIGNAL) [2] 104 Motor voltage (UM,N)(MOTOR VOLTAGE)
Value:
Function:

Section 2
Only 200-230 V units
Speed can be controlled by means of the current li-
★ 200 V [0]
mit, which allows indirect control of the torque.
220 V [1]
The current limit can be set in parameter 209, or by
230 V [2]
means of a current or voltage signal in parameter 412
Only 380-415 V units
or parameter 413.
★ 380 V [3]
Description of choice: 400 V [4]
Pre-programmed value [0] is chosen if a fixed, set limit 415 V [5]
for the current is desired. This current limit is selected Only 440-500 V units
in parameter 209. 440 V [6]
Voltage signal [1] is selected if the current limit is to be ★ 460 V [7]

Section 3
adjustable during operation by means of a control sig- 500 V [8]
nal of e.g. 0-10 V on analogue input 53 (parameter Function:
412). In this context, 0 V corresponds to 0% current
The rated voltage that matches the motor (nameplate)
and 10 V corresponds to the value in parameter 209.
can be selected.
Current signal [2] is chosen e.g. to be 0-20 mA on
analogue input 60 (parameter 413). Here, 0 mA corre-
Description of choice:
sponds to 0% current limit, and 20 mA corresponds
Parameters 107 and 109 are changed automatically.
to the value of parameter 209.
All values can be addressed via the bus.
NB!: It is possible to choose 440 V motor voltage on a 400
The starting conditions (terminals 18 and 27) V unit. This facility can be used to obtain a better
Section 4

must be present together with a speed refe- optimized motor voltage, e.g. by using a 440 V motor
rence (possibly digital ref. parameters 205-208) on 415 V mains supply. If VLT 3575-3800 has been
for current limit control to be applicable. set at the factory to 500 V, this means that the lowest
motor voltage that can be selected is 440 V. In para-
If the above-mentioned conditions are fulfil- meter 650 the same VLT type can be chosen, but for
led when the unit is turned on, the motor 400 V mains supply.
may rotate for up to 5 seconds, even if the current
limit setting is 0.

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3.5 Parameter group 1

105 Motor frequency (fN)(MOTOR FREQ) Description of choice:

Value: This value is selected taking into consideration that
50 Hz (50 Hz) [0] the motor must be able to start with the desired
60 Hz (60 Hz) [1] torque:
87 Hz (87 Hz) [2] 1. Select a value that enables starting with the given
100 Hz (100 Hz) [3] load.
★ Depends on unit 2. Reduce this value, until starting up with the given
load is just possible.
Function: UM,N = rated motor voltage.
The frequency that corresponds to the rated motor
frequency (nameplate) is chosen.

If the use of start voltage is exaggerated,

Description of choice:
this can lead to over-magnetisation and
If a motor for 220/230 V is connected to a 380/415 V
overheating of the motor; the frequency converter
frequency converter, the standard value (50 Hz) must
may cut out. So be careful when using the start volt-
be changed to 87 Hz to obtain 220/230 V at 50 Hz.
age.
Parameters 107 and 109 are changed automatically.

107 Motor current (|M,N)(MOTOR CURRENT)

Value:
IΦ - IVLT,MAX

Function:
The rated current of the motor forms part of VLT 3500
HVAC' s calculation of torque and thermal motor
protection.

Description of choice:
The rated motor current, in ampere, which can be
seen from the motor nameplate, must be keyed in.
IΦ is the magnetising current of the motor and
depends on the motor size.

109 Start voltage (START VOLTAGE)

Value:
0.0 - (UM,N + 10%)

Function:
When Constant torque start (CT) has been chosen in
parameter 100, the start voltage can be adjusted. By
increasing the start voltage, a high start torque can be
obtained. Small motors (<1.0 kW) normally require a
high start voltage. By connecting the motors in paral-
lel, the start voltage can be used to increase the start
torque. The programmed value is not changed in the
case of varying load.

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The setpoint is given as a percentage of the range

3.5.1 PID controller

■ How to use the PID controller
The PID controller integrated in the VLT® frequency between the minimum and maximum feedback sig-
converter comprises a feed forward function and a nal.
traditional PID controller.
The feedback signal can be adjusted to that of the
The feed forward function actual transmitter. If the transmitter is a pressure
The feed forward function transmits the desired set- transmitter with a range from 0-10 bar, this can be set
point past the PID controller. Any changes of the set- as the feedback range to be displayed, but as stan-
point will therefore directly affect the motor speed. dard it is set in percentage of the chosen voltage, cur-
rent or pulse signal.
The PID controller
The PID controller maintains a constant process out-
put (pressure, temperature, flow etc.). The PID con-
troller adjusts the motor speed on the basis of the
setpoint and the feedback signal.
The feedback signal is a transmitter’s feedback indi-

Section 1
cation from the process, showing whether the desired
setpoint is being reached. The feedback signal varies
as the load of the process changes.
An error (e) occurs, which is then regulated by the PID
Normal or inverse control
controller by adding or subtracting from the feed-
The control is called normal, if the motor frequency is
forward signal.
reduced, when the feedback signal goes up, and
The band width determines how much the PID con-
increased when the feedback signal goes down.
troller must add to or subtract from the feedforward

Section 2
The control is called inverse, if the motor frequency
signal. The band width will thus ensure that the
increases/decreases with the increase/decrease of
controller keeps close to the setpoint.
the feedback signal.
The bandwith can only be reduced if there is a
correlation between the feedback and the motor
speed.

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Feedback factor
3.5.1 PID controller

■ Programming the PID controller

Activating the PID controller Parameter 125 makes it possible to scale the feed-
Set parameter 101 to CLOSED LOOP to choose PID back signal to adapt to the desired setpoint.
control. The PID controller is activated, when the P, I The formulae shown below must be modified if a
and D have been programmed . scaling for the transmitter is needed as well.

The transmitter It can be optimized for min. frequency as follows:

Which connection terminal in the VLT® frequency Min. freq.
converter is to be used for the transmitter will depend 100 × (%) < reference (%)
Max. freq.
on the transmitter type. Connect the transmitter
⇒ parameter 125 = 100%
(feedback signal) as follows and set the parameter
according to the transmitter signal data. Min. freq.
100 × (%) > reference (%)
Max. freq.
Then programme parameter 114 feedback signal.
⇒ new reference = fmax(%) - fmin(%) + fmin(%)
The reference 2
If for example a current transmitter is used as feed-
⇒ parameter 125 = new reference (%) × 100%
back signal and an external adjustment of the refe-
old reference (%)
rence (setpoint) is required parameter 412 must be
set for 0-10 VDC and the potentiometer must be
connected to terminal 53. PID optimization
It can be seen from the table, that the reference signal Parameters 121, 122 and 123 are set to factory set-
cannot be of the same type as the feedback signal. tings, see page 86.
The reference (setpoint) can also be set internally. This
can be done in parameters 205-208, digital reference 1. Start the frequency converter.
1 - 4. 2. Set parameter 121 (proportional gain) for 0,3 sec.
Par. 405 must be set for digital reference and terminal and increase the value, until the feedback signal
29 must be connected to terminal 12. (FB) oscillates constantly. Reduce the value until
A selection between the digital references can be the oscillations stop. Carry out further reduction
made on terminal 32/33 if parameter 406 is program- (0.4-0.6 times).
med for speed select. 3. Set parameter 122 (integration time) for 20 sec.
If an internal reference is used terminals 17, 53 and and reduce the value, until the feedback signal
60 should be set for no operation (terminal 17 = (FB) oscillates again. Increase the value until the
Freeze reference) if not used for the feedback signal oscillations stop. Subsequently, increase again
or other purposes. (1.15-1.5 times).
4. Parameter 123 (differentiation time) is only used in
fast reacting systems. The typical value is the inte-
The reference with minimum frequency
gration time divided by 4.
To select a reference independently of minimum
Not used in HV-AC applications and only to be
frequency setting, change parameter 411 to PRO-
used if the integrator is fully optimized.
PORTIONAL. If the minimum frequency as a percent-
5. Reduce the control range if necessary
age of fmax is larger than the reference the minimum
(parameter 120) to reduce overshooting.
frequency will function as minimum reference.
There must however be correlation between the feed
This will call for an adjustment of the feedback factor
back and the motorspeed.
(par. 125), as shown in the formulae below.
Ramp times
Note:
The ramp times are set in parameter 215-216 accor-
Activate start/stop repeatedly if necessary to
ding to the application, but only on start and stop. On
generate oscillations.
start and stop the PID controller will regulate internally
on ramp time, but the actual ramp time on the motor
may be shorter or longer, than the programmed
value.
■ Regulating accuracy

PID (closed loop) ±0.1% 5-50 Hz: (-140 - +140% load change)
Open loop (digital) ±0.01% 0,5-120 Hz (frequency stability)
±0.05% Frequency resolution (digital)

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114 Feedback-signal (FEEDBACKSIGNAL) 117 Display unit (DISPLAY UNIT)
Value: Value:
Voltage input (VOLTAGE) [0] ★ % (standard) [0] °F [21]
★ Current input (CURRENT) [1] °C [1] PPM [22]
Pulse input (PULSES) [2] PPM [2] in wg [23]
Pa [3] bar [24]
Function: bar [4] RPM [25]
This parameter allows a choice of process feedback RPM [5] gal/s [26]
type by using the Closed loop , which is selected in l/s. [6] ft 3/s [27]
parameter 101. m 3/s. [7] gal/min. [28]
l/min. [8] ft 3/min. [29]
Description of choice: m 3/min. [9] gal/h [30]
If the internal PID regulator is used, one of the inputs l/h [10] ft 3/h [31]
on terminal 17 (parameter 401), terminal 53 (parame- m 3/h [11] lb/s [32]
ter 412) or terminal 60 (parameter 413) is to be used kg/s. [12] lb/min. [33]

Section 1
for the feedback signal. kg/min. [13] lb/h [34]
By choosing one of these, the same type is disabled kg/h [14] t/min. [35]
as a reference signal. t/h [15] ft [36]
m [16] lb ft [37]
Nm [17] ft/s [38]
m/s. [18] ft/min. [39]
115 Display value at min. feedback (FB)
m/min. [19] mVs [40]
(DIS VLU@MIN FB)

Section 2
[20] lb/in2 [41]
Value:
Function:
0 - 9999 ★0
Choose between different units that are to be shown
in the Display Mode together with the feedback value.
Function:
Scaling of the display read-out is carried out in para-
Parameters 115 and 116 are used to scale a display
meters 115 and 116.
read-out which is proportional to a feedback transmit-
ter signal. Description of choice:
The value is displayed if feedback has been selected See description of choice under parameter 115.
in Display Mode.

Section 3
Description of choice: 119 FF factor (FEED FWD FACTR)
If a transmitter, for example, has a range of 6-10 bar, Value:
6 can be programmed in parameter 115 and 10 in 0 - 500% ★ 100%
parameter 116. In parameter 117 the unit of bar can
be chosen [4]. Function:
This parameter is used in conjunction with PID
regulation. The FF function makes a large or small
116 Display value at max. feedback (FB) proportion of the reference signal (setpoint) bypass
(DIS VLU@MAX FB) the PID regulator, which means that the PID regulator
Value: only affects part of the control signal. Any change of
0 - 9999 ★ 100 the setpoint will thus affect the motor rpm directly.
Section 4

The FF factor ensures a high level of dynamism when

Function & Description of choice: the setpoint is to be changed and guarantees a smal-
See function under parameter 115. ler overshoot value.

Description of choice:
The feedforward factor is selected if the desired refe-
rence signal (setpoint) does not lead to the right start
frequency. The feedforward function determines the
start frequency proportional to the setpoint.

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120 Control range (CONTRL RANGE) 123 Differential time (DIFFERENTIAL TIME)
Value: Value:
0 - 100% ★ 100% OFF - 10.00 secs. ★ OFF

Function: Function:
The regulator range (bandwidth) limits the output from Fast control is obtained by a short differentiation time.
the PID regulator as a % of fMAX. However, this time can be too short, which makes the
process unstable.
Description of choice: When the differentiation time is 0 sec., the D-function
A desired % value of fMAX can be selected. If the regu- is not active.
lator range is reduced, speed variations will become
smaller during initial adjustment. Description of choice:
In typical pump and fan systems, the differentiation
time is not used.
121 Proportional gain (PROPRT/L GAIN)
Value:
124 Lowpass filter (LOWPASS FILTER)
OFF - 10.00 ★ 0.01
Value:
0.0 - 10.00 secs. ★ 0.0 sec.
Function:
The proportional gain indicates how much the error
Function:
(the deviation between the feedback signal and the
The feedback signal is damp by means of a lowpass
setpoint) must be amplified.
filter with a time constant (τ) of 0-10 secs.
0 sec. means not-activated.
Description of choice:
Fast regulation is obtained at a high amplification, but
Description of choice:
if the amplification is too high, the process may
If a time constant (τ) is programmed to be 0.1 sec.,
become unstable and cause overshooting.
the cut-off frequency for the lowpass filter will be 1/
0.1 = 10 Hz. The PID regulator will thus regulate a
feedback signal which varies by a frequency of less
122 Integral time (INTEGRAL TIME) than 10 Hz. If the feedback signal varies by a higher
Value: frequency than 10 Hz, the PID regulator will not react.
0.01 - 9999 secs. (OFF) ★ OFF

Function: 125 Feedback factor (FEEDBACK FACTR)

The integral time determines how long the PID regula- Value:
tor takes to correct the fault. The integral time results 0 - 500% ★ 100%
in a delay of the signal, and thus has a damping
effect.
Function:
The feedback factor is used if the transmitter cannot
Description of choice: be selected optimally for the scale range of the set-
Fast regulation is achieved by a short integral time. point.
However, this time may be too short, which can make
the process unstable. When the integral time is long,
Description of choice:
regulation becomes slow. Off means that the function
A value can be programmed which scales the feed-
is inactive.
back signal to fit the desired setpoint. If 50% is used
as setpoint, for example, and the feedback signal is
only 25%, parameter 125 enables programming of
200%, which means that the feedback signal is
recorded as 50% (25% x 200% = 50%).

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■ References and limits, group 2.. NB!:

3.6 Parameter group 2

VLT 3500 HVAC distinguishes between different types The analogue reference type is programmed in
of references. group 4. Unused references are set at 0, or
switched out (parameters 205-208, 412-413).

201 Minimum frequency (fMIN) (MIN FREQUENCY) 204 Digital reference type (DIG. REF. TYPE)
Value: Value:
0.0 - fMAX ★ 0.0 HZ ★ Sum (SUM) [0]
Relative (RELATIVE) [1]
Function: External on/off function (EXT. ON/OFF) [2]
In this parameter a minimum frequency limit can be
chosen that corresponds to the minimum speed at Function:
which the motor is to run. It is possible to define how the internal digital referen-
The minimum frequency can never be higher than the ces are to be added to the other references. There is

Section 1
maximum frequency, fMAX. a choice of Sum and Relative. Using the External on/
off function, it is possible to choose whether there is
Description of choice: to be a shift between control using other references
A value from 0.0 Hz to the max. frequency (fMAX) or the internal digital references.
selected in parameter 202 can be chosen.
Description of choice:
If Sum [0] is selected, one of the digital references is

Section 2
202 Maximum frequency (fMAX) (MAX FREQUENCY) summed (parameters 205-208) as a % of fMAX with the
Value: other references.
fMIN - 120 Hz ★ depending on the unit
If Relative [1] is selected, one of the digital references
Function: (parameters 205-208) is summed as a % of the other
In this parameter a maximum frequency can be cho- references.
sen that corresponds to the maximum speed at
which the motor is to run. If External on/off [2] is selected, switching can be car-
ried out via terminal 29 (parameter 405) between the
other references and one of the digital references.
Description of choice:
A value from fMIN to 120 Hz can be chosen.

Section 3
Sum [0] Relative [1]

203 Jog frequency (JOG FREQUENCY)

Value:
0.0 - 120 Hz ★10 Hz

Function:
The jog frequency is the fixed output frequency at
which the frequency converter runs when the Jog
function is activated.
Section 4

See also a description of parameter 511. NB!:

The sign only determines the direction of rota-
Description of choice: tion if external on/off has been selected.
The jog frequency can be selected to be lower than Reversing via terminal 19 has no function.
fMIN (parameter 201) and higher than fMAX (parameter
202); however, the upper output frequency is limited Other references - this is the sum of the analogue, the
by the fMAX that has been set (parameter 202). pulse and the bus references.

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205 Digital reference 1 (REF. 1 DIGITAL) 209 Current limit (fLIM ) (CURRENT LIMIT)
Value: Value:
-100.00% - +100.00% ★0% 0.0 - IVLT,MAX ★ depending on
of fMAX./analogue reference the unit

206 Digital reference 2 (REF. 2 DIGITAL) Function:

Value: Here VLT 3500 HVAC' s greatest permissible output
-100.00% - +100.00% ★0% current can be set. If the current limit is exceeded, the
of fMAX./analogue reference output frequency is regulated downwards, until the
current falls to below the current limit. The output
207 Digital reference 3 (REF. 3 DIGITAL) frequency is not regulated upwards to the reference
Value: set, until the current has fallen to below the current li-
-100.00% - +100.00% ★0% mit.
of fMAX./analogue reference
Description of choice:
208 Digital reference 4 (REF. 4 DIGITAL) The value set at the factory corresponds to the rated
Value: output current. If the current limit is to be used as mo-
-100.00% - +100.00% ★0% tor protection, the rated motor current must be
of fMAX./analogue reference programmed.
In parameter 310 the length of time can be program-
med that VLT 3500 HVAC is to run at the current limit
Function (parameter 205-208):
before cutting out.
Four different, internal, digital references can be
The load range between 100 and 110% can be pro-
programmed in parameters 205-208.
grammed and is only intended for intermittent opera-
The internal digital references are stated as a percent-
tion. That is why the unit can only perform 110% for
age of the value fMAX (parameter 202). If a fMIN (para-
60 seconds.
meter 201) has been programmed, the internal, digital
The intermittent operating time is extended when the
reference as a percentage is calculated from the diffe-
load falls below 110% and becomes unlimited at
rence between fMAX and fMIN, and subsequently added
100%.
to fMIN.

Description of choice (parameters 205-208):

210 Warning: Low frequency (LO FREQ. WARN)
The desired, internal, digital reference is programmed
Value:
as a percentage of fMAX (parameter 202).
0.0 - 120 Hz ★ 0.0 Hz
Via terminals 32 and 33 (parameter 406) it is possible
to choose between the four internal, digital references
- see the table below. Function:
In this parameter the lower warning limit fLOW of the
Terminal 33 Terminal 32 output frequency can be set for VLT 3500 HVAC' s
0 0 Digital ref. 1 normal operating range, see page ??.
0 1 Digital ref. 2
1 0 Digital ref. 3 Description of choice:
1 1 Digital ref. 4 If the output frequency falls below the set warning li-
mit fLOW, the display says LO FREQ. WARN.
The signal outputs can be programmed to give a war-
NB!: ning signal (see parameters 407-410).
The sign determines the direction of rotation,
if external on/off has been selected in parame-
ter 204.

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211 Warning: High frequency (HI FREQ. WARN) 214 Ramp type (RAMP TYPE)
Value: Value:
0.0 - 120 Hz + 10% ★ 132 Hz ★ Linear (LINEAR) [0]
Sine shape (S CURVE 1) [1]
Function: Sine2 shape (S CURVE 2) [2]
In this parameter the upper warning limit f HIGH of the Sine3 shape (S CURVE 3) [3]
output frequency can be set for VLT 3500 HVAC' s
normal operating range. Function:
There is a choice of 4 types of ramps. The sine shapes
Description of choice: ensure a softer start and stop of acceleration and de-
If the output frequency increases above the set war- celeration.
ning limit fHIGH, the display says HI FREQ. WARN.
The signal outputs can be programmed to give a war- Description of choice:
ning signal (see parameters 407-410). Choose the desired ramp type, depending on how

Section 1
start/stop is desired to be.

212 Warning: Low current, ILOW (LO CURR. WARN)

Value:
215 Ramp-up time (RAMP UP TIME)
0.0 - IVLT,MAX ★ 0.0 A
Value:
0.00 - 3600 secs. ★ depends on unit
Function:
If the motor current lies below the ILOW programmed,

Section 2
Function:
the display reads LO CURR. WARN.
The ramp-up time is the acceleration time from 0 Hz
The signal outputs can be programmed to give a
to the rated motor frequency, provided that the output
warning signal (see parameters 407-410).
current is not higher than the current limit (parameter
209).
Description of choice:
The lower warning limit ILOW of the motor current is
Description of choice:
programmed within the normal operating range of the
The desired ramp-up time is programmed.
frequency converter.

213Warning: High current, |LOW (HI CURR. 213 216 Ramp-down time (RAMP DOWN TIME)

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213 Warning: High current, IHIGH Value:
(HI CURR. WARN)
0.00 - 3600 secs. ★ depends on unit
Value:
0.0 - IVLT,MAX ★ IVLT,MAX
Function:
The ramp-down time is the deceleration time to 0 Hz
Function:
from the rated motor frequency, provided that no
If the motor current lies above the IHIGH programmed, overvoltage arises in the inverter because of regene-
the display reads HI CURR. WARN. rative operation of the motor.
The signal outputs can be programmed to give a
warning signal (see parameters 407-410).
Description of choice:
The desired ramp-down time is programmed.
Section 4

Description of choice:
The upper warning limit IHIGH of the motor current is
programmed within the normal operating range of the
frequency converter.

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217 Alternative ramp-up time (ALT. UP RAMP) 223 Frequency bypass bandwidth (BYPASS [Link])
Value: Value:
0.00 - 3600 secs. ★ depends on unit 0 - 100% ★0%

Function: Function: (Parameter 219-223)

This alternative ramp time is activated when the jog Some systems require that certain output frequencies
function is activated via terminal 29 (parameter 405) are avoided which lead to resonance problems in the
or RS 485; no other start signal must have been given installation.
(e.g. terminal 18 (parameter 402)). In parameters 219-222 these output frequencies can
be programmed to be bypassed (frequency bypass).
Description of choice: In parameter 223, a bandwidth on either side of these
The desired alternative ramp-up time is programmed. frequencies can be defined.

Description of choice: (Parameter 219-223)

218 Alternative ramp-down time (ALT. DOWN RAMP) Enter the frequencies to be avoided and the band-
Value: width as a percentage of the keyed-in frequencies.
0.00 - 3600 secs. ★ depends on unit The bypass band is the bypass frequency +/- the
bandwidth selected.
Function:
This alternative ramp time is activated when a quick-
stop is used via terminal 27, parameter 404 or via the 224 Carrier frequency (CARRIER FREQ.)
serial bus (RS 485). Value:
2.0 - 14.0 kHz ★ 4.5 kHz
Description of choice:
The desired alternative ramp-down time is programmed. Function:
The set value determines the carrier frequency of the
inverter. Changing the switching frequency will mini-
mise any acoustic noise from the motor. Certain types
219 Frequency bypass 1 (FREQ 1 BYPASS)
may not operate at a higher switching frequency than
Value:
4.5 kHz (VLT 3575-3800 and VLT 3542- 3562 (230 V)).
0 - 120 Hz ★ 120 Hz

220 Frequency bypass 2 (FREQ 2 BYPASS) Description of choice:

Value: When the motor is running, the switching frequency is
0 - 120 Hz ★ 120 Hz adjusted in parameter 224 to find the switching fre-
quency at which the noise from the motor is reduced
to the greatest possible extent.
221 Frequency bypass 3 (FREQ 3 BYPASS)
Value:
NB!:
0 - 120 Hz ★ 120 Hz
Switching frequencies higher than 4.5 kHz lead
to automatic derating.
222 Frequency bypass 4 (FREQ 4 BYPASS)
Value:
0 - 120 Hz ★ 120 Hz

Description of parameter 219 - 222 see parameter

223.

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NB!:

3.6 Parameter group 2

225 Output frequency dependent carrier
frequency ([Link].) If the VLT has a LC filter, the output frequency
Value, VLT 3502-62 (Version 3.0) dependent switching frequency must be set at
★ OFF (DISABLE) [0] OFF (0) and 4.5 kHz must be chosen in
ON (ENABLE) [1] parameter 224.

Value, VLT 3542-62 (230 V) and 3575-3800 (Ver. 3.11)

OFF (DISABLED) [0]
High switching frequency at low speed
([Link]) [1]
★ Low switching frequency at low speed
([Link]) [2]

Function:

Section 1
The output frequency dependent switching frequency
means that the switching frequency changes with
changes in the output frequency. However, the
maximum switching frequency is determined by para-
meter 224.

232 Idle running current ([Link] VALUE)

Description of choice, version 3.0: Value:
The output frequency dependent switching frequency

Section 2
0-ILIM ★ Depends on unit
can be activated, i.e. On (ENABLED) or not activated,
i.e. Off (DISABLED).
Function:
This function gives a high switching frequency at low
This is where the minimum motor current value (idle
speed. In the range from 0-50% of the nominal output
running current) is programmed.
frequency, the switching frequency = data for par.
As soon as the value drops below the preset value
224. From 50-100% of the nominal output frequency
and the maximum output frequency is reached, a sig-
the switching frequency is reduced to 4.5 kHz. The
nal can be activated by means of a relay.
function helps to reduce acoustic motor interference.
This function can be used e.g. for monitoring whether
When an output frequency dependent switching
the V- belt has broken.
frequency is used (ASFM), there is typically no
ILIM is the current limit programmed in parameter 209.
derating. See chapter on optimally low motor

Section 3
interference.
Description of choice:
The relay is activated (parameter 409) [17] and (para-
Description of choice, version 3.11:
meter 410) [17] when the motor current drops below
VLT 3542-3562 (230 V) and VLT 3575-3800:
the set idle running value and the maximum output
It can be chosen that the output frequency dependent
frequency is reached.
switching frequency is not activated, i.e. Off (DISABLED).
The output dependent switching frequency will result in a
permanent switching frequency if Off is selected.

The option of High switching frequency at low speed is

Section 4

not available (has no function) on these units.

If Low switching frequency at low speed is selected, the

switching frequency will start at 1.1 kHz at a low output
frequency and current. From 8 Hz the switching
frequency increases to 4.5 kHz. This function imporves
the stability of the motor.

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■ Start/ stop functions and timers, group 3..

3.7 Parameter group 3

Function:
This parameter group includes special start/stop Select one of the 3 ramp-down functions to extend
functions, e.g. how to catch a spinning motor. It is the overrun time in case of mains failure. The effect
also possible to programme a timer for the relay will depend on the load and the mains voltage before
outputs. the failure.

Description of choice:
301 Start frequency (START FREQ)
Uncontrolled stop [0]:
Value:
The motor continues to run at the selected speed un-
0.0 - 10 Hz ★ 0.0 Hz
til the controls cut out.
Function:
It is possible to define an output frequency at which Ramp down 1 [1]:
the motor is to start. The motor begins to ramp down immediately (para-
meter 216) until the controls cut out.
Description of choice:
Programme the start frequency at which the motor is Ramp down 2 [2]:
to start. The motor begins to ramp down immediately (para-
meter 218). If the ramp-down time is short, a regene-
rative effect may keep up the DC voltage, which
302 Delayed start (START DELAY) means that it takes longer before the controls cut out.
Value:
0.0 - 1 sec. ★ 0.0 sec.
305 Cutting in on rotating motor
Function:
(FLYING START)
VLT 3500 HVAC starts at the start frequency (parame-
Value:
ter 301) and begins to ramp up when the start delay
★ Disable (NO FLY START) [0]
has ended.
OK - same direction (SAME DIRECT) [1]
Description of choice: OK - both directions (BOTH DIRECT) [2]
Programme the desired time delay before VLT 3500 Stop before start (CD-BRAKE @STAR) [3]
HVAC starts to ramp up.
Function:
This parameter is used when VLT 3500 HVAC cuts in
303 High starting torque (HI START TORQ.) on a rotating motor (e.g. after a power failure).
Value:
0.0 - 1 sec. ★ 0.0 sec. Description of choice:
OK - same direction [1]:
Function:
Chosen if the motor is only able to rotate in the same
A high starting torque means that a current approx. 2
direction when cutting in.
x the current limit of parameter 209 is permitted.
However, the current is limited by the protection limit
OK - both directions [2]:
of the inverter.
Chosen if the motor is able to rotate in both directions
Description of choice: when cutting in.
Insert the time required to give as high a starting tor-
que as desired. Stop before start [3]:
Chosen if the motor is to be stopped by means of
DC-braking, before the motor is ramped up to the
304 Mains failure (POWER FAIL) desired speed. The DC braking time is to be set in
Value: parameter 306.
The selected function is activated in accordance with
★ Uncontrolled stop (NORM PWR DWN) [0]
the diagram on next page.
Ramp down 1 (RAMP DOWN) [1]
Ramp down 2 (ALT. RAMP DOWN) [2]

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When the function Coupling to rotating motor has been selected

3.7 Parameter group 3

Example1: Example 2: Example 3: Example 4:

Section 1
: Flying start
: Normal start
: Indifferent

Section 2
306 DC-braking time (DC-BRAKE TIME) Description of choice:
Value: Select the duration of the energized DC voltage (par.
0.0 - 3600 secs. ★ 0.0 sec. 306). Pay attention to the motor power.
Select the output frequency at which DC braking is to
start on ramp-down to stop (par. 307).
307 DC-brake cut-in frequency (DC BRK ON FREQ)
Value:
0.0 - 120 Hz ★ 1.0 Hz. If the value is too high, the motor can be
damaged because of overheating.
Parameters 306 and 307 must be different from 0 to

Section 3
308 DC-brake voltage (DC-BRK VOLTAGE) activate the DC braking.
Value: DC braking can also be activated via terminal 27 (pa-
rameter 404).
0 - 50 V ★ Depends on unit

Function: NB!:
If the stator of an asynchronous motor is supplied If VLT 3575-3800 and 3542-62 are used, there
with a DC current, a braking torque will arise. is no braking just after the connection to
The braking torque depends on the selected DC mains.
brake voltage (par. 308).
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309 Reset function (RESET MODE) 311 Trip delay at inverter fault (TRIP DLY@FAULT)
Value: Value:
★ Manual reset (MANUAL) [0] 0 - 35 secs. ★ Depends on unit
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 1) [1]
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 2) [2] Function:
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 3) [3] When the frequency converter registers an over- or
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 4) [4] undervoltage for the set time, cutting out is then
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 5) [5] effected.
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 6) [6]
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 7) [7]
Description of choice:
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 8) [8]
Select how long the frequency converter is to be able
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 9) [9]
to run at over- or undervoltage before tripping.
Automatic reset (AUTOMATIC X 10) [10]
Start disabled (START INHIBIT) [11]
NB!:
Function: If this value is reduced from the factory setting,
VLT 3500 HVAC can be programmed for automatic the unit may report a fault when the mains
resetting. Automatic resetting 1-10 times within 20 supply comes on (undervoltage).
minutes can be selected. The time between each
reset is chosen in parameter 312.
312 Maximum automatic restart time
Description of choice: (AUTO RESTART T)
Manual reset [0] can be opted out of via RS 485, ter- Value:
minal 16, or from the operating panel. 0 - 10 secs. ★ 5 secs.
Automatic reset [1]: The number of resets, between 1
and 10, can be selected. If resetting fails, the frequen-
Function:
cy converter enters the TRIP Lock mode, which can
The time from tripping until automatic reset can be set
only be reset after cutting out the main suppy.
if this option has been selected in parameter 309.
Start not possible [11] disables restart after tripping.
Start not possible [11] only works in connection with
serial communication, since restart is only possible via Description of choice:
the bus. Start not possible [11] enables the use of the The time between tripping and automatic reset is
status table as in Profibus, when the control word is selected.
ON1, ON2 or ON3. The status table is found in
Profibus literature [Link].0X. 313 Motor check (MOTOR CHECK)
Value:
The motor may start without warning. ★ Off (OFF) [0]
On (ON) [1]

Function:
310 Trip delay at current limit (TRIP DLY@[Link]) VLT 3500 HVAC is able to check whether a motor has
Value: been connected.
0 - 60 secs. (OFF) ★ OFF

Function: Description of choice:

When the frequency converter registers that the out- If On [1] has been selected, check that a motor has
put current has exceeded the current limit ILIM (para- been connected when there is 24 V on terminal 27
meter 209) for the set time, cutting out is then and no start command has been given (START,
[Link] or JOG). If no motor has been connected,
effected.
NO MOTOR is displayed.
Description of choice: This function is not available in VLT 3575-3800 HVAC
Select how long the frequency converter is going to and VLT 3542-3562 HVAC (230 V), from software ver-
be able to run at the current limit ILIM before tripping. sion 3.11 onwards.
60 secs. = OFF means that the time is infinite.
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314 Motor pre-heat (MOTOR PRE-HEAT) Description of choice:
Value: Select Off (OFF) if no warning or trip is required.
★ Off (OFF) [0] Only select Warning if a warning is to come up on the
On (ON) [1] display when a motor is overloaded.
The frequency converter can also be programmed to
Function: ensure that a warning signal is given via the signal
The pre-heat function can be activated to counteract outputs (parameters 407- 410).
moisture in the motor. Select Trip if tripping is required when the motor is
overloaded.
The frequency converter can also be programmed to
Description of choice:
give an alarm signal via the signal outputs (para-
If On [1] has been selected, the motor is pre-heated
meters 407-410).
by means of direct current (approx. half the start volt-
age) when there is 24 V on terminal 27 and no start
command has been given (START, [Link] or
JOG).

Section 1
This function is not available in VLT 3575-3800 HVAC
and VLT 3542-3562 HVAC (230 V), from software
version 3.11 onwards.

315 Motor thermal protection

(MOTOR THERMAL)
Value:

Section 2
Off (PROTECT-OFF) [0]
Warning 1 (WARNING 1) [1]
★ Trip 1 (TRIP 1) [2]
Warning 2 (WARNING 2) [3]
Trip 2 (TRIP 2) [4]
Warning 3 (WARNING 3) [5] 316 Relay ON delay (RELAY ON DELAY)
Trip 3 (TRIP 3) [6] Value:
Warning 4 (WARNING 4) [7] 0.00 - 10.00 secs. ★ 0.00 sec.
Trip 4 (TRIP 4) [8]
Function:
Relay output 01, which is connected to terminals 01-

Section 3
Function:
The frequency converter calculates whether the motor 02-03 (parameter 409) can be programmed for relay
temperature may exceed the permissible limits. The on/off delay.
calculation is based on 1.16 x rated motor current (set
in parameter 107). Description of choice:
Four separate calculations are possible. One calcula- The setting in parameters 316 and 317 effects the
tion can be chosen for each set-up, or the same relay on/off delay for relay output 01, which has
calculation can be used in several set-ups. outputs on terminals 01-02-03.
Warning 1 and Trip 1 refer to motor settings in set-up
1. Also for warnings 2-4 and trips 2-4 reference is
made to set-up numbers. 317 Relay OFF delay (RELAY OFF DELAY)
Section 4

With the options above, it is possible to monitor the Value:

same motor in several set-ups, or up to four different 0.00 - 10.00 secs. ★ 0.00 sec.
motors can be monitored.
Function:
See function under parameter 316.

Description of choice:
See description of choice under parameter 316.

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The analogue output signals and the relays can be

3.8 Parameter group 4

■ Inputs and outputs, group 4..

Group 4 is used to programme a set-up of the used for different types of indication. See parameters
connection terminals other than the standard set-up. 407-410. For layout of digital input signals see
See the layout of digital input signals below. following cross reference.

■ Digital inputs
Cross reference for terminals/parameter functions (see also pages 60-69)

Terminal 16 / Par.400 ★ Reset Stop *) Freeze ref. Thermistor **) Extern H-O-A Hand
Set-up select
Terminal 17 / Par.401 Reset Stop *) ★ Freeze ref. Pulse 100 Hz Pulse 1kHz Pulse 10 kHz Ex H-O-A Auto

Terminal 18 / Par.402 ★ Start Latch start No operation Extern H-O-A Auto

Terminal 19 / Par.403 ★ Reversing Start rev. No operation Extern H-O-A Hand Pulse Start Hand

Terminal 27 / Par.404 ★ Mtr. coast *) Q-stop *) DC-brake *) Reset and coast *) Stop *)

Terminal 29 / Par.405 ★ Jog Jog freeze Freeze ref. Digital ref. Ramp select Pulse Start Hand

Terminal 32 / Par.406
Speed Speed up
select Set-up select ★ 4 Set-up ext.
Speed down
Terminal 33 / Par.406

★= Factory setting
*) Must be carried out with the break-before-make contact function (NC), since this function is
activated at 0 V on the input
**) To be connected to terminal 50 (10 V DC) and terminal 16 (parameter 400), with choice of
thermistor function

■ Hand-Off-Auto, H-O-A The "Auto" mode is activated when one of the digital
In the section on Local Operation using the operating input terminals 17 (parameter 401) or 18 (parameter
panel of the frequency converter it is possible to 402) is programmed for External H-O-A Auto, and 24 V
choose where the H-O-A function is to be active. See DC is connected (terminal 12).
example 9, page 32. If no terminals are activated using 24 V DC (terminal
12), the output frequency of the frequency converter
Hand
will follow the ramp down to 0 Hz.
"Hand" is a function in which manual control has first
External H-O-A reference
priority.
In parameter 420 it is possible to choose the refe-
Off rence to be used in the External Hand Mode.
"Off" is a function in which the inverter of the fre- There is a choice of 3 options:
quency converter has stopped.
1. Voltage reference V
Auto 2. Current reference mA
"Auto" is a function in which normal operation is ef- 3. Digital speed up/down
fected via the control terminals of the frequency con-
Start signal for External Hand Mode
verter or the RS 485 port.
When "Hand" Mode is activated via terminal 16 (para-
meter 400) or 19 (parameter 403), it is necessary to
Where is the H-O-A function to be active? give the frequency converter a start signal to start up
In parameter 003 it is possible to choose between 3 the inverter.
different ways of implementing the H-O-A function: Terminal 29 or 19 can be programmed to Pulse start
Hand. If 24 V DC is connected to terminal 29 or 19 for
1. H-O-A via the operating panel of the frequency min. 20 milliseconds, the inverter starts and the fre-
converter. quency converter supplies the motor with a frequency
2. H-O-A via the operating panel with external stop. determined by the reference.
3. External H-O-A. When the 24 V DC signal is removed from terminal 16
or 19, the frequency converter stays in "Hand" Mode,
H-O-A desired externally from VLT 3500 HVAC but the inverter stops.
Via the digital inputs, it is possible to choose between
"Hand" or "Auto" Mode.
Auto Mode
The "Hand" mode is activated when one of the digital
When "Auto" Mode is activated via terminal 17 (para-
input terminals 16 (parameter 400) or 19 (parameter
meter 401) or 18 (parameter 402), the frequency con-
403) is programmed for External H-O-A Hand, and 24 V
verter will be controlled by means of normal remote
DC is connected (terminal 12).
operation.
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400 Terminal 16 input (INPUT 16) Freeze reference [2]:
Value: Selected if terminals 32/33 (parameter 406) are to be
★ Reset (RESET) [0] used for digital control of speed up/down (motor po-
Stop (STOP) [1] tentiometer). 24 V DC from terminal 12 to terminal 16
Freeze reference (FREEZE REF.) [2] will freeze the existing reference, and the speed can
Selection of set-up (SETUP SELECT) [3] be changed by means of terminals 32/33 (parameter
Thermistor (THERMISTOR) [4] 406 = speed up/down).
External H-O-A Hand (EXT. HOA HAND) [5]
Choice of set-up [3]:
Function: If Multi set-up [5] has been selected in parameter
Used for choosing between different possible 001, terminal 16 allows a choice of Set-up 1 ("0") and
functions of terminal 16. Set-up 2 ("1"). If more than 2 set-ups are required,
both terminals 16 and 17 (parameter 401) must be
used for choosing the set-up.
Description of choice:

Section 1
Reset [0]:
Set-up Terminal 17 Terminal 16
With 24 V DC from terminal 12 connected to terminal
1 0 0
16, the frequency converter can be reset after trip-
2 0 1
ping. Refer to the section on reset messages.
3 1 0
4 1 1
Stop [1]:
Thermistor [4]:
The stop function is activated by removing 24 V DC
Selected if the thermistor that may be integrated in

Section 2
from terminal 12 to terminal 16. This means that ter-
the motor is to be able to stop the frequency conver-
minal 16 must be on for the motor to be able to run.
ter if the motor is overheated. The tripping value is
A stop will be effected in accordance with the ramp
≥ 3 kΩ
time selected in parameter 216. The function is
normally used together with pulse start on
terminal 18 (parameter 402). A pulse which breaks
the connection from terminal 12 to terminal 16 for Typical characteristics of a thermistor
min. 20 msec. will effect a stop function.

Section 3
Section 4

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400 Terminal 16 input (INPUT 16) continued 401 Terminal 17 input (INPUT 17)
Value:
The thermistor is to be connected between terminal
50 (+10 V) and terminal 16. When the resistance of Reset (RESET) [0]
the thermistor exceeds 3 k Ω, the frequency converter Stop (STOP) [1]
will trip and the following message will be displayed: ★ Freeze reference (FREEZE REF.) [2]
Selection of set-up (SETUP SELECT) [3]
ALARM Pulse input 100 Hz (PULSES 100 Hz) [4]
TRIP Pulse input 1 kHz (PULSES 1 KHz) [5]
MOTOR TRIP Pulse input 10 kHz (PULSES 10 KHz) [6]
External H-O-A Auto (EXT. HOA AUTO) [7]
If a motor features a Klixon thermal switch rather than
a thermistor, this switch can also be used for this in-
put. If motors are running in parallel, thermistors can Function:
be connected in series, their number depending on Used for choosing between different possible
the ohmic value of the thermistor in warm running functions of terminal 17.
condition.
Description of choice:
Reset, stop, freeze reference and choice of set-up as
NB!: terminal 16.
If Thermistor is selected in parameter 400 Pulses:
without a thermistor being connected, the Terminal 17 can be used for pulse signals in the ran-
frequency converter will go into the Alarm ges: 0-100 Hz, 0-1 kHz and 0-10 kHz. The pulse sig-
Mode. To exit from this mode, hold down the nal can be used as a speed reference in normal ope-
“stop/reset” key while changing the data ration and as either setpoint or feedback signal for
values by means of the “+”/”-” keys. operation in "closed loop" (PID regulator); see also pa-
rameter 101 if required. Pulse emitters with a PNP
signal can be used between terminals 12 and 17.
External H-O-A Hand [5]: Earth connection to terminal 20.
Selected if the H-O-A function is to be used externally External H-O-A Auto [7]:
from the frequency converter for switching between Selected if the H-O-A function is to be used externally
hand-operation (Hand) and normal remote control from the frequency converter for switching between
(Auto). By energizing 24 V DC from terminal 12 to ter- hand-operation (Hand) and normal remote control
minal 16, the hand-operation mode is activated and (Auto). By energizing 24 V DC from terminal 12 to ter-
adjustment of the output frequency - by the reference minal 17, the normal remote control mode is activated
chosen as external hand-operation reference in para- and normal control via the control terminals of the
meter 420 - is enabled. frequency converter is enabled.
The inverter of the frequency converter does not start
until a Pulse Start Hand is given via terminal 19 or ter-
minal 29.

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External H-O-A Auto [3]:

3.8 Parameter group 4

402 Terminal 18 start (INPUT 18)
Value: Selected if the H-O-A function is to be used externally
★ Start (START) [0] from the frequency converter for switching between
Latch start (LATCH START) [1] hand-operation (Hand) and the normal remote control
No operation (NO OPERATION) [2] (Auto). By energizing 24 V DC from terminal 12 to ter-
External H-O-A Auto (EXT. HOA AUTO) [3] minal 17, the normal remote control mode is activa-
ted, and normal control via the control terminals
of the frequency converter is possible.
Function:
Used for choosing between different possible functions
of terminal 18. Start and stop will be effected in accor-
dance with the ramp times selected in parameters 215 403 Terminal 19 reversing (INPUT 19)
and 216. Value:
★ Reversing (REVERSING) [0]
Start reversing (START REV) [1]
Description of choice:
No operation (NO OPERATION) [2]

Section 1
Start [0]:
External H-O-A Hand (EXT. HOA HAND) [3]
Selected if a start/stop function is desired. Logic
Latch start Hand (LATCH [Link]) [4]
"1" = start, logic "0" = stop.

Function:
This parameter (terminal 19) is used i.a. for changing
the direction of rotation of the motor.

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Description of choice:
Reversing [0]:
Chosen if an option is to be available to change the
Latch start [1]: direction of rotation of the motor. No signal on termi-
Chosen if a start and stop function is desired for 2 nal 19 will give normal rotation.
different inputs (can be used together with terminal 24 V DC from terminal 12 on terminal 19 leads to
16, 17 or 27). reversing.
A 24 V DC pulse from terminal 12 ("1" for min. 20 The motor is only able to start if together with a signal
msec.) on terminal 18 will start the motor. on terminal 19 a start command is given (e.g. on ter-
A pulse where 24 V DC from terminal 12 is removed minal 18).
("0" for min. 20 msec.) from terminal 16, 17 or 27 will

Section 3
stop the motor.

Start with reversing [1], parameter 402, Start [0]:

Selected if start and reversing are to be activated at
the same input.
No operation [2]:
Section 4

Selected if the frequency converter is not to react to

signals coming to terminal 18.
If serial communication is used, the input status can
be read and used by the master.

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403 Terminal 19 rev. (INPUT 19) continued 404 Terminal 27 stop (INPUT 27)
Start with reversing [1] and parameter 402 Latch Start Value:
[1]: ★ Motor coasting stop (MTR. COAST) [0]
If a latch start has been selected in par. 402, latch Quick-stop (Q-STOP) [1]
start with reversing will be set automatically. DC braking (DC-BRAKE) [2]
Reset and motor coasting stop (RST&COAST) [3]
Stop (STOP) [4]

Function:
Used for choosing between different possible
functions of terminal 27.

NB!:
The motor is only able to run if 24 V DC is
supplied from terminal 12 to terminal 27
NB!:
(logic "1"). However, this feature can be dis-
If 24 V DC is supplied from terminal 12 to
regarded by using serial communication or
effect a start command (logic "1") to terminals
Local Mode.
18 and 19 at the same time, the motor will
stop.
Description of choice:
No operation [2]: Motor coasting stop [0]:
As parameter 402. Chosen if the frequency converter is to "release" the
motor and the motor runs freely until stopping. When
External H-O-A Hand [3]: the connection from terminal 12, 24 V DC, to terminal
Selected if the H-O-A function is to be used externally 27 is broken, motor coasting stop is effected.
from the frequency converter to switch between Quick-stop [1]:
hand-operation (Hand) and the normal remote control Selected if the motor is to be stopped in accordance
(Auto). By providing 24 V DC from terminal 12 to ter- with the alternative ramp time set in parameter 218.
minal 16, the hand-operation mode is activated and When the connection from terminal 12, 24 V DC, to
the output frequency can be adjusted by the refe- terminal 27 is broken, this leads to a quick-stop.
rence selected as external hand-operation reference
in parameter 420. DC braking [2]:
Selected if the motor is to be stopped by energizing it
Latch start Hand [4]: with a DC voltage for a certain time - as chosen in
Selected for starting the inverter when the frequency parameters 306 and 308. This function is only active
converter is in the hand-operation mode, "Hand". when the value in parameters 306 and 308 are other
When 24 V DC is supplied from 12 to terminal 19 for than 0. When the connection from terminal 12, 24 V
min. 20 msec., the start will be activated. DC, to terminal 27 is broken, this leads to DC braking.

Reset and coasting stop [3]:

Selected if coasting stop is to be activated (see under
coasting stop at the top of the description) and a
reset applied (see description of reset in parameters
400, 401) at the same time. When the connection
from terminal 12, 24 V DC, to terminal 27 is broken,
this leads to Reset and Coasting Stop.

Stop [4]:
Chosen if it is desired to stop the frequency converter
(see description of stop in parameters 400, 401).
When the connection from terminal 12, 24 V DC, to
terminal 27 is broken, this leads to a Stop.

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Choice of ramp [4]:

3.8 Parameter group 4

405 Terminal 29 input (INPUT 29)
Value: Different ramp times can be selected by means of ter-
★ Jogging (JOG) [0] minal 29:
Freeze jogging reference (JOG FREEZE) [1] 24 V DC (from terminal 12) removed from terminal 29
Freeze reference (FREEZE REF) [2] (logic 0) leads to activation of Ramp 1 (par. 215/216).
Digital reference (DIGITAL REF) [3] 24 V DC (from terminal 12) supplied to terminal 29
Ramp selection (RAMP SELECT) [4] (logic 1) leads to activation of Ramp 2 (par. 217/218).
Latch start Hand (LATCH [Link]) [5] The selected ramp up/down times apply to start/stop
via terminal 18 (19 - if programmed) and also apply if
the reference is changed.
Function:
Selection of Quick-stop [1] via terminal 27 automa-
Used to choose between the possible functions of
tically activates ramp down-time 2 (parameter 218).
terminal 29.

Latch start Hand [5]:

Description of choice:
Selected for starting the inverter when the frequency
Jogging [0]:

Section 1
converter is in hand-operation mode, "Hand". If 24 V
Selected if the output frequency is to be set at the
DC is supplied from terminal 12 to terminal 29 for
value pre-programmed in parameter 203. There is no
min. 20 msecs., start is activated.
need for a separate start command to activate jog-
ging.

Freeze jogging reference [1]:

Selected if terminals 32/33 (parameter 406) are to be

Section 2
used for digital control of speed up/down, with the
jogging speed as the point of reference. 24 V DC from
terminal 12 supplied to terminal 29 will freeze the jog-
ging reference; the speed can be changed by means
of terminals 32/33 (parameter 406 = speed up/down).

Freeze reference [2]:

Selected if terminals 32/33 (parameter 406) are to be
used for digital control of speed up/down (motor po-
tentiometer). 24 V DC (from terminal 12) supplied to
terminal 29, will freeze the existing reference; the

Section 3
speed can be changed by means of terminals 32/33
(parameter 406 = speed up/down).

Digital reference [3]:

Selected if there is to be a choice between one of the
digital references (parameters 205-208) or other
references (analogue voltage (parameter 412),
analogue current (parameter 413), pulses (parameter
401), bus references (parameter 516)).
Digital reference [3] is only active if external on/off has
been selected in parameter 204. When the digital re-
Section 4

ference has been activated, the direction of rotation is

determined exclusively by the reference sign.

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The digital speed reference can be adjusted even if

3.8 Parameter grouup 4

406 Terminals 32/ 33 input (INPUT 32/33)

Value: the unit has stopped (does not apply to motor
Choice of digital reference (SPEED SELECT) [0] coasting stop, quick-stop or DC-braking on terminal
Speed up/down (SPEED UP/DOWN) [1] 27). The speed reference is remembered after a
Choice of set-up (SETUP SELECT) [2] mains cut-out if it was constant for at least 15 sec.
★ 4 set-ups, extended (4 SETUP EXT.) [3] (see also parameter 014).

Choice of set-up [2]:

Function:
If multi set-up has been selected in parameter 001,
Used for choosing between the possible functions of
there is a choice between set-up 1 , set-up 2 , set-up
terminals 32/33.
3 and set-up 4 in accordance with the table below:

Description of choice:
Set-up Terminal 33 Terminal 32
Selection of digital reference [0]:
1 0 0
Selected if up to 4 different, pre-programmed, digital
2 0 1
speed
3 1 0
references are to be chosen, using a binary code in
4 1 1
accordance with the table below:

4 set-ups, extended [3]:

Digital reference Terminal 33 Terminal 32
Selected if the same function is desired on terminal
1 (parameter 205) 0 0
32/33 as on the first generation of the VLT 3000
2 (parameter 206) 0 1
range, with extended control card and with 4 set-up
3 (parameter 207) 1 0
functions. If freeze reference is not selected in para-
4 (parameter 208) 1 1
meter 400, 401 or 405, the following set-ups are
available:
Speed up/down [1]:
Selected if digital control of the speed up/down is
Set-up Terminal 32 Terminal 33
desired (motor potentiometer). This function is only
1 0 0
active if Freeze reference/Freeze jogging reference
2 0 1
has been selected in parameter 400, 401 or 405, and
3 1 0
if the corresponding terminal 16, 17 or 29 is supplied
4 1 1
with 24 V DC from terminal 12.
As long as terminal 32 receives 24 V DC from terminal
If, however, the reference is frozen in either parameter
12, the output frequency will increase up to fMAX (para-
400, 401 or 405, it will be possible to choose
meter 202).
between two functions by means of terminal 16, 17 or
As long as terminal 33 receives 24 V DC from terminal
29. Terminal 16, 17 or 29 without any voltage
12, the output frequency will decrease down to fMIN
connected (logic "0").
(parameter 201). Terminal 33 is the default terminal.

Set-up Terminal 32 Terminal 33

1 0 0
Terminal 33 Terminal 32
2 0 1
No reference change 0 0
3 1 0
Increase reference 0 1
4 1 1
Reduce reference 1 0
Reduce reference 1 1
Terminal 16, 17 or 29 receiving 24 V DC from terminal
12 (logic "1").
A pulse where 24 V DC from terminal 12 is supplied
to terminal 32/33 (logic "1" with a duration of between
Terminal 33 Terminal 32
20 msec. and 500 msec.) will lead to a change of
Freeze reference (summed) 0 0
speed of 0.1 Hz at the output.
Increase reference 0 1
Logic "1" for more than 500 msec. will make the out-
Reduce reference 1 0
put frequency change in relation to the set ramps
Reduce reference 1 1
(parameters 215 and 216).

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Description of choice:

3.8 Parameter group 4

407 Terminal 42 output (OUTPUT 42)
Value: [0] VLT is ready for use.
Control ready (CONTROL READY) [0] [1] VLT is ready for use.
Unit ready (UNIT READY) [1] [2] VLT is set for remote control and is ready for
Ready - remote control (UNT RDY RCTL) [2] use.
Enabled (ENABLED noWR) [3] [3] VLT ready, no warning.
Running (RUNNING) [4] [4] VLT running (output frequency > 0.5 Hz or start
Running, no warning (RUNNING noWR) [5] signal).
Running in range, no warning (RUNinRANGE) [6] [5] VLT running (output frequency > 0.5 Hz or start
Speed = reference, no warning signal), no warning.
(RUN@REF noWR) [7] [6] VLT runs within the programmed warning
Alarm (ALARM) [8] frequency and/or current range, no warning.
Alarm or warning (ALARM or WARN) [9] [7] VLT output frequency corresponds to the refe-
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [10] rence, no warning.
Out of frequency range (OUT FREQ RGE) [11] [8] Output activated due to alarm.

Section 1
Warning of F low (LO FREQ. WARN) [12] [9] Output activated due to alarm or warning.
Warning of F high (HI FREQ. WARN) [13] [10] Current limit in parameter 209 has been
Out of current range (OUT CURR RGE) [14] exceeded.
Warning of I low (LO CURR. WARN) [15] [11] The motor is running out of the frequency range
Warning of I high (HI CURR. WARN) [16] programmed in parameters 210-211.
0 - 100 Hz 0-20 mA (100 Hz 0-20 mA) [17] [12] The motor is running below the frequency
0 - 100 Hz 4-20 mA (100 Hz 4-20 mA) [18] programmed in parameter 210.
[13] The motor is running above the frequency

Section 2
0 - fMAX 0-20 mA (Fmax 0-20 mA) [19]
0 - fMAX 4-20 mA (Fmax 4-20 mA) [20] programmed in parameter 211.
REFMIN - REFMAX 0-20 mA (REFmax 0-20 mA) [21] [14] The motor is running out of the current range
REFMIN - REFMAX 4-20 mA (REFmax 4-20 mA) [22] programmed in parameters 212-213.
FB MIN - FBMAX 0-20 mA (FBmax 0-20 mA) [23] [15] The motor current is below the current program-
FB MIN - FBMAX 4-20 mA (FBmax 4-20 mA) [24] med in parameter 212.
★ 0 - IMAX 0-20 mA (CURmax 0-20 mA) [25] [16] The motor current is above the current program-
0 - IMAX 4-20 mA (CURmax 4-20 mA) [26] med in parameter 213.
0 - ILIM 0-20 mA (CURlim 0-20 mA) [27] [17] 0-100 Hz is used for reading the given output
0 - ILIM 4-20 mA (CURlim 4-20 mA) [28] [18] frequency, regardless of the frequency set in
0 - kWMAX 0-20 mA (PWRlim 0-20 mA) [29] parameter 202 (fMAX).

Section 3
0 - kWMAX 4-20 mA (PWRlim 4-20 mA) [30] [19] 0-fMAX is used for reading the given output
[20] frequency, where fMAX is stated in parameter 202.
[21] REFMIN-REFMAX states the output signal range,
[22] corresponding to the sum of analogue and pulse
Function:
input ranges in parameters 401, 412 and 413, as
At signal output 42 and 45, three types of signals can
well as the bus reference (parameter 516).
be chosen terminals: 24 V, (max. 40 mA), 0-20 mA or
[23] FBMIN-FBMAX states the output signal range,
4-20 mA.
[24] corresponding to the range of the feedback sig-
The 24 V signal is used to indicate the status and
nal selected in parameters 401, 412 or 413.
warnings selected; 0-20 mA and 4-20 mA are used
[25] 0-IMAX indicates the output signal range from 0
for analogue read-outs on terminal 42.
[26] to IN x 1.1.
Section 4

[27] 0-ILIM indicates the output signal range from 0

[28] to the current limit ILIM programmed in parame-
ter 209.
[29] 0-kWMAX states the output signal range from
[30] 0 to PVLT,N
PVLT,N is the motor size programmed in para-
meter 103.

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408 Terminal 45 output (OUTPUT 45) 409 Terminal 01 relay output (RELAY 01)
Value: Value:
Control ready (CONTROL READY) [0] Control ready (CONTROL READY) [0]
Unit ready (UNIT READY) [1] Unit ready (UNIT READY) [1]
Ready - remote control (UNT RDY RCTL) [2] Ready - remote control (UNT RDY RCTL) [2]
Enabled (ENABLED noWR) [3] Enabled (ENABLED noWR) [3]
Running (RUNNING) [4] Running (RUNNING) [4]
Running, no warning (RUNNING noWR) [5] Running, no warning (RUNNING noWR) [5]
Running in range, no warning (RUNinRANGE) [6] Running in range, no warning (RUNinRANGE) [6]
Speed = reference, no warning Speed = reference, no warning
(RUN@REF noWR) [7] (RUN@REF noWR) [7]
Alarm (ALARM) [8] ★ Alarm (ALARM) [8]
Alarm or warning (ALARM or WARN) [9] Alarm or warning (ALARM or WARN) [9]
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [10] Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [10]
Out of frequency range (OUT FREQ RGE) [11] Out of frequency range (OUT FREQ RGE) [11]
Warning of F low (LO FREQ. WARN) [12] Warning of F low (LO FREQ. WARN) [12]
Warning of F high (HI FREQ. WARN) [13] Warning of F high (HI FREQ. WARN) [13]
Out of current range (OUT CURR RGE) [14] Out of current range (OUT CURR RGE) [14]
Warning of I low (LO CURR. WARN) [15] Warning of I low (LO CURR. WARN) [15]
Warning of I high (HI CURR. WARN) [16] Warning of I high (HI CURR. WARN) [16]
0 - 100 Hz 0-20 mA (100 Hz 0-20 mA) [17] Motor thermal overload ([Link]) [17]
0 - 100 Hz 4-20 mA (100 Hz 4-20 mA) [18] Ready and no motor thermal overload
★ 0 - fMAX 0-20 mA (Fmax 0-20 mA) [19] (READY+[Link]) [18]
0 - fMAX 4-20 mA (Fmax 4-20 mA) [20] Ready and remote control (RDY+MOT+REM) [19]
REFMIN - REFMAX 0-20 mA (REFmax 0-20 mA) [21] Ready and no over-/undervoltage
REFMIN - REFMAX 4-20 mA (REFmax 4-20 mA) [22] (RDY+DC V OK) [20]
FB MIN - FBMAX 0-20 mA (FBmax 0-20 mA) [23] Idle running current (NO LOAD CURR) [21]
FB MIN - FBMAX 4-20 mA (FBmax 4-20 mA) [24]
0 - IMAX 0-20 mA (CURmax 0-20 mA) [25] Function:
0 - IMAX 4-20 mA (CURmax 4-20 mA) [26] Relay output 01 and relay output 04 can be used for
0 - ILIM 0-20 mA (CURlim 0-20 mA) [27] indicating status and warnings. The relay is activated
0 - ILIM 4-20 mA (CURlim 4-20 mA) [28] when the conditions for the different data values are
0 - kWMAX 0-20 mA (PWRlim 0-20 mA) [29] fulfilled. Activation/de-activation can be delayed using
0 - kWMAX 4-20 mA (PWRlim 4-20 mA) [30] parameters 316 and 317.
When relay output 01 is not active, there is a connec-
tion between terminals 01 and 03, but no connection
Function:
between terminals 01/03 and terminal 02 (switch
See function under parameter 407.
contact).

Description of choice: Description of choice:

See description of choice under parameter 407. [0]-[16]: See explanations under parameter 407.
[17] Motor thermal overload: The electronic motor ther-
mal overload indicates that the motor is overheated.
[18] Ready and no motor thermal overload: VLT is
ready and the electronic motor protection
indicates that there is no thermal overload.
[19] Ready and remote control: VLT is ready and is in
remote control mode (Auto).
[20] Ready and no under-/overvoltage: VLT is ready
and the intermediate circuit voltage is OK.
[21] Idle running current must be programmed (par.
332), since the relay uses this information to
indicate e.g. whether the V-belt has broken.

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3.8 Parameter group 4

410 Terminal 04 relay output (RELAY 04) Description of choice:
Value: Used for deciding how the frequency converter is to
Control ready (CONTROL READY) [0] follow an analogue reference signal, see graph on page
Unit ready (UNIT READY) [1] 93.
Ready - remote control (UNT RDY RCTL) [2]
Enabled (ENABLED noWR) [3]
★ Running (RUNNING) [4] Analogue reference type
Running, no warning (RUNNING noWR) [5] (parameter 411)
Running in range, no warning (RUNinRANGE) [6]
Speed = reference, no warning
(RUN@REF noWR) [7]
Alarm (ALARM) [8]
Alarm or warning (ALARM or WARN) [9]
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT) [10]
Out of frequency range (OUT FREQ RGE) [11]

Section 1
Warning of F low (LO FREQ. WARN) [12]
Warning of F high (HI FREQ. WARN) [13]
Out of current range (OUT CURR RGE) [14]
1. Linear between min. and max. Data [0]
Warning of I low (LO CURR. WARN) [15]
2 . Proportional to reference with min. and
Warning of I high (HI CURR. WARN) [16]
max. limits. Data [1]
Motor thermal overload ([Link]) [17]
Ready and no motor thermal overload 412 Terminal 53 Analogue input voltage

Section 2
(READY+[Link]) [18] (INPUT #53 ANA.)
Ready and remote control (RDY+MOT+REM) [19] Value:
Ready and no over-/undervoltage No operation (NO OPERATION) [0]
(RDY+DC V OK) [20] ★ 0-10 V (0-10 V DC) [1]
Idle running current (NO LOAD CURR) [21] 10-0 V (10-0 V DC) [2]
2-10 V (2-10 V DC) [3]
Function: 10-2 V (10-2 V DC) [4]
Relay outputs 01 and 04 can be used for indicating 1-5 V (1-5 V DC) [5]
status and warnings. 5-1 V (5-1 V DC) [6]
The relay is activated when the conditions for the
different data values are fulfilled. When relay 04 is

Section 3
activated, there is a connection between terminals 4
and 5 (make contact).

Description of choice:
[0]-[16]: See explanations under parameter 407.
[17]-[21]: See explanations under parameter 409.

411 Analogue reference type (ANALOG REFTYPE)

Value:
★ Linear between min. and max. (LINEAR) [0]
Section 4

Proportional to lower limit (PROP W/MIN.) [1]

Function:
It is possible to select how the output frequency is to
depend on the analogue reference signal.

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413 Terminal 60 Analogue input current

(INPUT #60 ANA.) Function: (parameters 414 and 415):
Value: If one of the "live zero" signals (e.g. 4-20 mA) has
No operation (NO OPERATION) [0] been selected and the reference is less than 2 mA, a
★ 0-20 mA (0-20 mA) [1] warning (Ref. fault) shown in the display and a desired
4-20 mA (4-20 mA) [2] operating state occurs after expiry of the time interval
20-0 mA (20-0 mA) [3] chosen in parameter 414.
20-4 mA (20-4 mA) [4]
Description of choice: (parameters 414 and 415):
Function (parameters 412 and 413): The desired operating mode is selected in parameter
There is a choice of different types of references. 415. The reference of the frequency converter can be
frozen at the given value, or it can regulate to stop,
Description of choice (parameters 412 and 413): the jogging frequency set in parameter 203, or the
Enter the type of analogue input signals to terminals maximum frequency set in parameter 202.
53 and 60. Choose between voltage and current, and This function is not active for local speed reference
whether the signals are to be normal or inverted. If (par. 004), or when closed loop has been selected
both inputs are used for reference signals, the total (par. 101).
reference signal is the sum of those two signals.
If a PID regulator is used without latched input being
used, terminal 17 (parameter 401), one of the inputs 420 Reference type to H-O-A ([Link] REF.)
must be used for the feedback signal. Value:
If current control is used (par. 102), one of the inputs ★ Voltage [0]
must be used for setting a current limit. The choice of Current 60 [1]
these options prevents the use of the same type of Speed up/down (SPEED UP/DOWN) [2]
reference signal.
Function:
NB!: When an external H-O-A is selected in parameter
If terminal 53 and/or 60 is not used, "no ope 003, a reference for hand-operation (Hand) must be
ration" should be chosen in the respective selected; this reference cannot be of the same type
parameters 412 or 413, so a reference fault that is used for remote control (Auto), see example 9
does not occur. on page 32.

Description of choice:
If Voltage [0] is selected, an analogue voltage refe-
414 Time interval (TIME OUT) rence is used which is programmed in parameter 412
Value: (terminal 53).
0 - 99 secs. ★100 = OFF If Current 60 [1] is selected, an analogue current refe-
rence is used which is programmed in parameter 413
Function: (terminal 60).
See parameter 415. If Speed up/down [2] is selected, digital speed up/
down is used which is programmed in parameter
406.
415 Time interval function (TIME OUT ACT.)
Value:
★ Freeze (FREEZE) [0]
500-517 Serial communication
Stop (STOP) [1]
Jogging (JOG) [2]
All information about how to use the RS
Max. speed (MAX) [3]
485 serial interface is not included in this
manual. Please contact Danfoss for a De-
sign Guide.

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3.9 Parameter group 6

■ Service and diagnostics, group 6.. 601 Data log (DATALOG)
In group 6.., different operating data can be recorded
that may be used in connection with service and 0 1 2 3 4 - -19
diagnostics. Also, this group contains information Digital inputs ([Link]) [0]
about the identity of the unit and the software Control word (CONTRL) [1]
version used. Status word (STATUS) [2]
Reference % (REF. %) [3]
Frequency out (F-OUT) [4]
600 Operation data (OPERATION DATA) Phase current (IPHASE) [5]
Value: DC voltage (UDC) [6]
★0 Total number of operating hours
([Link] xxxx) *) Function:
1 Running hours ([Link] xxxx)*) [Index 000.00 - 019.06]
2 kWh (ENERGY xxxx) Logging of data for the last few seconds of operation,
3 No. of cut-ins (POW-UPS xxxx) before stop or trip.

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4 No. of overheatings ([Link] xxxx)
5 No. of overvoltages ([Link] xxxx) Description of choice:
Digital inputs are stated in hex code
Function: (0-FF).
[Index 000.00-005.00] Control words are stated as a hex code
Display of the most important operation data. (0-FFFF) for bus operation RS 485.
Status words are stated as a hex code

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Description of choice: (0-FFFF) for bus operation RS 485.
Display range: Reference is the control signal in percent (0-100%).
Total number of operating hours/Running hours/kWh Frequency out is the output frequency of the unit in
is 0.0 - 99999 (below 10000, with 1 decimal). Hz (0.0 - 999.9).
Phase current is an output current in A (0.0 - 999.9).
Number of cut-ins/Number of overheatings/Number Direct voltage indicates the voltage of the
of overvoltages is 0 - 99999. intermediate circuit in [V DC] (0-999).
Serial communication:
Total number of operating hours/Running hours/kWh 20 log values are stated (0-19).
is registered in the form of floating decimal point The lowest number (0) contains the most recent/last
values. data value saved; the highest log number (19)

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contains the oldest data value.
No. of cut-ins/Number Overheatings/Number Data values log every 160 msec. as long as the start
Overvoltages, registered as whole numbers. signal is active.
Total number of operating hours/Running hours/kWh is The data log contains the 20 last log values (approx.
automatically reset after manual initialisation. 3.2 sec.) before a stop signal is given (start not
active), or a trip occurs.
NB!: It is possible to scroll through the log values. The data
The data stated are saved every 8 hours. kWh log is reset during start up (when the mains supply is
can be reset via parameter 011. restored).

Running hours can be reset via parameter 012.

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Number of cut-ins/Number of overheatings/Number

of overvoltages are saved as they occur.

★ = factory setting. Text in ( ) = display text. Figures in [ ] are used when communicating with the bus.

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602 Alarm store (ALARM MEMORY) 603 Nameplate (NAMEPLATE)

Value:
0 1 2 3 4 - - 7 ★ 0 Type (VLT3xxx)
Fault code [0] 1 Unit voltage (xxx V)
Time [1] 2 Software type
Value [2] Process [1]
HVAC [2]
Function: Profibus Proc [3]
[Index 000.00 - 007.02]. Storage of data in Profibus HVAC [4]
connection with tripping. Syncron Opt [5]
Modbus+ Proc [6]
Description of choice: Modbus HVAC [7]
The fault code gives the cause of a trip occurrence in
the form of a digit code from 1 to 15: 3 Software version (vx.x)
Fault code Alarm
1 Alarm
2 Overvoltage Function:
3 Undervoltage The key data for the unit can be read from the display
4 Overcurrent or the bus (RS 485).
5 Ground fault
6 Overtemperature Description of choice:
7 Inverter overloaded Type indicates the size of unit and the basic functions
8 Motor overloaded involved.
9 Current limit Unit voltage indicates the voltage for which the unit
10 Trip locked was built or set (par. 650).
11 Control card or option card fault Software type indicates whether the software used is
13 Auto-optimisation fault a standard product or specially developed.
14 Fault in direct current supply Software version indicates the version number.
15 Thermistor input activated, se parame-
ter 400/terminal 16

Time indicates the total number of operating hours

after which the trip occurred. Display range 0.0 -
999.9.
Value indicates e.g. at what voltage or current the trip
occurred. Display range 0.0 - 999.9.
Serial communication - the fault code is returned in
the form of a whole number. Time and value are
registered in the form of floating decimal point values.
8 log values are indicated (0-7).
The lowest log number (0) contains the most recent/
last data value saved, with the highest log number (7)
containing the earliest data value.
An alarm can only be represented once. The fault log
is reset after manual initialisation. Regardless of the
log set being studied at any given time, the display
automatically switches to log no. 0 if another trip
occurs.

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Control card test [2] is selected if monitoring is

3.9 Parameter group 6

604 Operation mode (OPERATION MODE)
Value: required of the control card analogue and digital
★ Normal operation (RUN NORMAL) [0] inputs as well as its analogue, digital and relay
Operation with de-activated inverter outputs, and control voltage of +10 V. This test
(RUN INV DISABL) [1] requires the use of a test connector with internal
Control card test (CTRL CARD TEST) [2] wiring connections.
Initialisation (INITIALIZE) [3]
Proceed as follows:
Test connector
1) Press the stop key.
2) Insert the test connector in the plug.
3) Choose control card test from parameter 604.
4) Cut out mains and wait for the light in the display
to go out.
5) Cut mains back in.

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6) Press the start key.

The test will now go through three steps, each of

which gives an OK or fault message, depending on
the result. If a fault message appears, the control card
must be replaced.
Initialisation [3] is selected if factory setting of the unit
is required without resetting of parameters 500, 501,

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600 and 602.

Procedure:

1) Select initialisation.
2) Press the "Menu" key.
3) Cut out mains and wait for the light in the display
to go out.
4) Cut mains back in.

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Function:
In addition to its normal function, this parameter can
be used for 2 different tests.
Furthermore, manual initialisation of all parameters
can be carried out (except for par. 501, par. 600 and
par. 602).

Description of choice:
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Normal operation [0] is used for normal running of the

motor for the application chosen.
Operation with de-activated inverter [1] is selected if
monitoring is required of the influence that the control
signal has on the control card and its functions
without the inverter driving the motor.

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605 Personal display select (DISPLAY SELECT) 650 VLT type (VLT TYPE)
Value: Function:
★ Standard display (STANDARD DISP.) [0] Used for indicating the unit in which the control card
Reference % (REFERENCE %) [1] is placed, in cases where the control card is not able
Frequency Hz (FREQUENCY Hz) [2] to determine this itself. Or used for choosing the volt-
Feedback unit (FEEDBK ' UNIT' ) [3] age range in multi-voltage units whose factory setting
Current A (CURRENT A) [4] varies from that required.
Torque % (TORQUE %) [5]
Power kW (POWER kW) [6] Description of choice:
HP power (POWER HP) [7] This parameter is used for choosing the right VLT
Energy kWh (ENERGY kWh) [8] type/size/voltage for VLT 3575-3800, which are multi-
Output voltage V (OUTPUT VOLT.V) [9] voltage units. If the factory-set voltage does not
DC voltage (DC BUS V) [10] correspond to the voltage of the application for which
VLT therm % (ETR (VLT) %) [11] the unit is intended, proceed as follows:
Motor therm % (ETR (MOT) %) [12]
Running hours (RUN HOURS) [13] 1) Select the desired VLT type/size/voltage.
Input status "binary code" (DIGITAL INPUT) [14] 2) Select parameter 604, data value initialisation.
3) Cut out mains and wait for the light in the display
Function: to go out.
The display can show two different readouts at the 4) Cut mains back in.
same time. The second readout is shown in line 2 on
the display.
NB!:
Description of choice: When starting up it must be checked that the
display shows the new data selected.
Standard display [0] is chosen if normal reading is
desired, e.g. of the frequency in Hz in line 1, while
stating "frequency" in line 2 and the operating mode
in line 3.

Personal display select. The other data values are

selected if a different operating value is to be
displayed in line 2, thereby making it possible to have
e.g. the mentioned frequency in line 1 and current in
line 2 at the same time. There are 14 different data
values to choose from.

NB!:
If both lines are to be visible at the same time,
the display must be in Display Mode.

606 Display Mode (DISPLAY MODE)

Value:
★ Standard display (QUICK DISPLAY) [0]
Extended display (EXT. DISPLAY) [1]

Function:
Choose between two different Display Modes, see
page 34.

★ = factory setting. Text in ( ) = display text. Figures in [ ] are used when communicating with the bus.

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4.1 Status messages

■ Diagnosis and service
■ Status messages VLT ready (UNIT READY.):
Status messages appear in the 3rd line of the display Remote Control Mode ("Remote/Auto") is active and
- see example below: "Coasting stop" has been selected in parameter 404;
there is 0 V on terminal 27.

Operation OK (RUN OK.):

50.0Hz
FREQUENCY
Remote Control Mode ("Remote/Auto") is active and
the frequency converter is running at the speed refe-
rence.
RUN OK LOKAL
Jogging (JOGGING.):
Local stop (ENAB STP LOC.): Remote Control Mode ("Remote/Auto") is active and
"Local" or "Local with external stop" has been "Jogging" has been selected in parameter 405; at the

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selected in parameter 003. The "Local/Hand" key on same time there is 24 V on terminal 29.
the frequency converter operating panel is activated
and "Stop" on the keyboard is activated, too. Ramping (RAMPING):
Remote Control Mode ("Remote/Auto") is active and
VLT ready, local (UNIT RDY LOC.): the output frequency is varying with the set ramping
"Local" or "Local with external stop" has been times.
selected in parameter 003. The "Local/Hand" key on
the frequency converter operating panel is activated Freeze reference (FREEEZE.):

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and "Coasting stop" in parameter 404; there is 0 V on Remote Control Mode ("Remote/Auto") is active and
terminal 27. freeze reference has been selected in parameter 400,
401 or 405; at the same time, the respective input
Local operation OK (RUN OK LOCAL): (16, 17 or 29) is active.
"Local" or "Local with external stop" has been
selected in parameter 003. The "Local/Hand" key on Off 2 (OFF 2):
the frequency converter operating panel is activated Bit 01 of the control word is "0".
and the frequency converter is running at the set
speed reference (parameter 004). Off 3 (OFF 3):
Bit 02 of the control word is "0".

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Local ramp operation (RAMP LOCAL):
"Local" or "Local with external stop" has been Start disabled (START INHIB.):
selected in parameter 003. The "Local/Hand" key on Bit 06 of the status word is "1".
the frequency converter operating panel is activated
and the output frequency is varying in accordance Reference locked (HOLD.):
with the set ramping times. Bit 05 of the control word is "0".

Stop (ENAB STOP.):

Remote Control Mode ("Remote/Auto") is active and
the frequency converter has been stopped via the
keyboard or the control terminals.
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4.2 Warnings

■ Warnings No motor (NO MOTOR):

Warnings appear in line 3 of the display - see example The motor check function (par. 313) detects that a
below: motor has not been connected to the frequency con-
verter output.

50.0Hz
FREQUENCY
Frequency warning, low (LO FREQ WARN):
The output frequency is lower than the value selected
in parameter 210.
VOLTAGE LOW
Frequency warning, high (HI FREQ WARN):
The output frequency is higher than the value
Voltage warning, low (VOLTAGE LOW): selected in parameter 211.
The intermediate circuit voltage (DC) is below the
warning limit of the control card, see table page 77. Current warning, low (LO CURR WARN):
The inverter is still active. The output current is lower than the value selected in
parameter 212.
Voltage warning, high (VOLTAGE HIGH):
The intermediate circuit voltage (DC) is above the Current warning, high (HI CURR WARN):
warning limit of the control card, see table page 77. The output current is higher than the value selected in
The inverter is still active. parameter 213.
Motor overloaded (MOTOR TIME):
Undervoltage (UNDER VOLTAGE): According to the electronic thermal motor protection,
The intermediate circuit voltage is below the under- the motor is too hot. This warning only comes up if
voltage limit of the inverter, see table page 77. The "warning" has been selected in parameter 315.
inverter has stopped and a trip will occur when the
delay time selected in parameter 311 has passed. Inverter overloaded (INVERT TIME):
According to the electronic inverter protection, the
Overvoltage (OVER VOLTAGE): frequency converter is close to tripping because of
The intermediate circuit voltage is above the overvolt- overload (too high current for too long a time). The
age limit of the inverter, see table page 77. The counter for electronic inverter protection has
inverter has stopped and a trip will occur when the readed98% (100% results in a trip).
delay time selected in parameter 311 has passed.
24 V fault (NO 24 VOLT):
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT): The 24 V voltage supply from the power unit to the
The motor current is higher than the value stated in control card is not present.
parameter 209.
EEPROM fault (EEPROM ERROR):
Overcurrent (OVER CURRENT): EEPROM fault. Data changes are not saved when the
The peak current limit of the inverter (approx. 250% mains supply is cut out.
of the rated current) has been exceeded; after 7-11
secs. a trip will occur. Lost motor (STALLING):

Reference fault (REF FAULT):

There is a fault on an analogue input signal (terminal
53 or 60), when a signal type with "live zero" has
been chosen (4-20 mA, 1-5 V or 2-10 V). The
warning is activated when the signal level is less than
half the zero level (4 mA, 1 V or 2 V).

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4.3 Alarm messages

■ Reset messages
Reset messages appear in the 2nd line of the display Trip (TRIP):
and alarm messages appear in the 3rd line of the dis- VLT 3500 HVAC has tripped and manual reseting is
play - see the example below: required. Manual resetting can be carried out by
means of the reset key on the keyboard, a digal input
(terminal 16, 17 or 27) or bit 07 of the control word

ALARM
TRIP
(RS 485).

Trip locked (TRIP LOCKED):

UNDER VOLTAGE VLT 3500 HVAC has tripped and resetting is only
possible if the mains supply is cut out. Having cut the
Automatic restart (RESTART): mains supply back in, manual resetting is required.
When "automatic reset" has been selected as the
reset function, the message indicates that VLT 3500
HVAC is trying to restart automatically after having

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tripped. The time delay before the restart depends on
parameter 312.

■ Alarm messages Overtemperature (OVER TEMP):

Error code 6
Undervoltage (UNDER VOLTAGE): An excessive temperature has been measured
Error code 3 internally in VLT 3500 HVAC. A cooling-down period is
The intermediate circuit voltage is below the under- required before resetting is possible. (Trip locked).

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voltage limit of the inverter.
Inverter overloaded (OVERLOAD):
Overvoltage (OVER VOLTAGE):
Error code 7
Error code 2
The electronic thermal inverter protection reports that
The intermediate circuit voltage is above the overvolt-
VLT 3500 HVAC has tripped because of overload (too
age limit of the inverter.
high current for too long). The counter for electronic
Current limit (CURRENT LIMIT): thermal inverter protection has reached 100%.
Error code 9
The motor current has exceeded the value of para- Motor overloaded (MOTOR TRIP):
meter 209 for a longer time than that permitted in pa- Error codes 8 and 15

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rameter 310. According to the electronic thermal motor protection,
the motor is too hot. The alarm only comes up if "trip"
Overcurrent (OVER CURRENT):
has been selected in parameter 315. See also para-
Error code 4
meter 400.
The peak current limit of the inverter (approx. 250%
of the rated current) has been exceeded for more
Inverter fault (INVERT FAULT):
than 7-11 secs. (Trip locked).
Error code 1
Ground fault (GROUND FAULT): There is a fault in the power side of VLT 3500 HVAC.
Error code 5 Please contact DANFOSS.
There is a discharge from the output phases to
ground, either in the cable between the frequency
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converter and the motor, or from inside the motor.

(Trip locked).

Voltage limits:
VLT 3500 range 3x200/230 V 3x380/415 V 3x440/500 V VLT 3575-3800
[VDC] [VDC] [VDC] [VDC]
Undervoltage 210 400 460 470
Voltage warning, low 235 440 510 480
Voltage warning, high 370 665 800 790
Overvoltage 410 730 880 850
The voltage is the intermediate circuit voltage of the frequency converter. The corresponding mains voltage is the
intermediate circuit voltage divided by √2.
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4.4 Fault messages

■ Fault messages ■ Start-up test:

VLT 3500 HVAC carries out a self-test of the control
• If an inactive key is pressed: card when the mains supply is cut in. The following
KEY DISABLED message may appear:
This indicates that either factory setting has been
selected (parmeter 001).
Parameter 001 must be changed to set-up 1-4.
Or the key in question has been blocked
(parameters 006-009).
DANFOSS
CONTROL CARD
• If an attempt is made to change data that can FAULT_XXXXX
only be changed when the frequency converter
has stopped: ONLONLY STOP..
Y IN STOP
• If an attempt is made to change data with an The reason for this fault message is a fault on the
open LOCK switch: LOCK OPEN. control card or an option card, if used. Contact
• If an attempt is made to change data outside the DANFOSS.
permissible range: LIMIT
LIMIT..

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4.4 Fault messages

Warning:
Touching the electrical parts may be fatal - even after the equipment has
been disconnected from mains.
Using VLT 3502-3562 HVAC: wait 4 minutes
Using VLT 3542-3562 (230 V) HVAC: wait 14 minutes
Using VLT 3575-3800 HVAC: wait 14 minutes

■ Fault messages Critical temperature

Inverter fault The temperature inside VLT 3500 HVAC is too high.

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The power section of VLT 3500 HVAC is defective. Possible causes: Ambient temperature too high (max.
40/45°C), the heat sink ribs of the frequency conver-
Overvoltage ter have been covered, or the fan is out of order.
The voltage of the intermediate circuit (DC voltage) is • Reduce the ambient temperature by increasing the
too high. Possible reasons: mains voltage too high, amount of ventilation. Clear/clean the heat sinks.
transients on the mains voltage, or regenerative motor Replace the fan if faulty.
operation.

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Overload
Note: When VLT 3500 HVAC stops via ramps, energy The electronic VLT 3500 HVAC protection is active.
from the motor is returned to the frequency converter This means that the motor has consumed more than
(regenerative operation), which charges the 110% of the rated current of the frequency converter
intermediate circuit. for too long.
• If the fault message is given when the speed is • Reduce the motor load. If this is not possible, the
ramped down, the ramp-down time can be application may require a larger frequency conver-
increased. ter.

If the fault message arises in other situations, the pro- Motor trip
blem is probably in the mains supply. The electronic motor protection is active. This means

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that the current consumed by the motor at low speed
Undervoltage has been too high for too long.
The voltage of the intermediate circuit of the • The motor has been loaded excessively at low
frequency converter (DC current) is too low. Possible speed. If the load cannot be changed, the motor
reasons: Mains voltage too low or a fault on the has to be replaced by a bigger version, or extra
charging circuit/rectifier of the frequency converter. cooling must be provided for the existing motor.
• Check whether the mains voltage is in order. Subsequently, the electronic motor protection can
be de-activated in parameter 315.
Overcurrent
NB!:
The upper limit of the rectifier peak current is reached,
Electrostatic discharges
possibly because of a short-circuiting of the
Important! Many electronic components are
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frequency converter output.

sensitive to static electricity. Even voltages so
• Check that there is no short-circuiting at the motor
low that they cannot be felt, seen or heard,
or in the motor cable.
may impair components or damage them
completely.
Ground fault
A ground fault on VLT 3500 HVAC' s output. Another
Discharge of static electricity can have the
possibility is that the motor cable is too long.
following unpleasant consequence: the service
• Check under technical data to find out how long
life of components is reduced.
the cable must be. Check whether motor and mo-
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4.5 Special conditions

■ Earth leakage current NB!:

Earth leakage current is primarily caused by the Never operate the frequency converter without
capacitance between the conductor and the motor an effective earth connection complying with
cable screen. When an RFI filter is used, this local regulations for high leakage current (>3.5
contributes additional leakage current, as mA). Never use HFI relays. That is not allowed
the filter circuit is connected to earth through because of the rectifier load.
capacitors.
The size of the leakage current to the ground If FI relays are used, they must be
depends on the following factors: • Suitable for protecting equipment with direct
• Length of motor cable current in the discharge current (3-phase bridge
• Switching frequency rectifier)
• RFI filter used or not • Suitable for power-up with pulsing, short dis-
• Motor grounded on site or not charge
• Motor cable w/ or w/o screen • Suitable for a high discharge current

The leakage current is of importance regarding safety

during handling/operation of the frequency converter
if an earth connection has not been established.

■ Extreme running conditions The control unit attempts to correct the ramp if
Short circuit possible.
VLT 3500 HVAC is protected against short circuit by The inverter turns off to protect the transistors and
means of current measurement in each of the three the intermediate circuit capacitors when a certain
motor phases. A short circuit between two output voltage level is reached.
phases will cause an overcurrent in the inverter.
However, each transistor of the inverter will be turned Mains drop-out
off individually when the short circuit current exceeds During a mains drop-out, VLT 3500 HVAC continues
the permitted value. until the intermediate circuit voltage drops below the
minimum stop level, which is typically 15% below VLT
After 5-10 seconds the driver card turns off the 3500 HVAC' s lowest rated supply voltage.
inverter and the frequency converter will display a
fault code. The time before the inverter stops depends on the
mains voltage before the drop-out and on the motor
Earth fault load. Ride-through and/or flying start can be pro-
In case of an earth fault in a motor phase, the inverter grammed.
is turned off within 5-10 ms.
Static overload
Switching on the output When VLT 3500 HVAC is overloaded (the current limit
Switching on the output between the motor and the ILIM is reached), the controls will reduce the output
frequency converter is fully permitted. It is not frequency in an attempt to reduce the load. If the
possible to damage VLT 3500 HVAC in any way by reduction of the output frequency does not reduce
switching on the output. However, fault messages the load, a trip is activated when the output frequency
may appear. has fallen below 0.5 Hz.

Motor-generated overvoltage Operation in the current limit can be limited in time (0-
The voltage in the intermediate circuit is increased 60 s) by adjusting parameter 310.
when the motor acts as a generator. This occurs in
two cases:
1. The load drives the motor (at constant output
frequency from the frequency converter), i.e. the
load generates energy.
2. During deceleration ("ramp-down") if the moment
of inertia is high, the load is low and/or the ramp-
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4.5 Special conditions

■ du/ dt and peak voltage on motor If very small motors are used without phase coil
When a transistor in the inverter is activated, the volt- insulation, it is recommended to mount a clamp filter
age applied to the motor will rise by the du/dt ratio or an LC filter after the frequency converter.
determined by Clamp filter, ordering no. 175H5147 (fits all units in
• the motor cable (type, cross-section, length, VLT type 3502-3562).
screened/unscreened) Typical values for the du/dt ratio and the peak voltage
• inductors UPEAK measured on the terminals of the frequency
converter between two phases (30 m screened motor
The self-inductance will cause an overshoot UPEAK for
cable).
the motor voltage before it stabilizes at a level
determined by the voltage in the intermediate circuit.
VLT type 3502 - 3562:
Both the du/dt ratio and the peak voltage U PEAK
• du/dt ~ 200 - 300 V/ µs
influence the lifetime of the motor. Too high values will
• UPEAK~ 800 - 1100 V
primarily affect motors without phase coil insulation.
If the motor cable is short (a few metres), the du/dt
VLT type 3575 - 3800:
ratio will be quite high, but the peak voltage quite low.
• du/dt ~ 2000 - 2100 V/ µs

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If the motor cable is long (100 m), du/dt will decrease
• UPEAK~ 900 - 950 V measured with a 20 m
and UPEAK will increase.
unscreened cable
To ensure a long service life of the motor, VLT 3500
HVAC features as standard built-in motor coils which
ensure a low value for the du/dt ratio, even with very
short motor cables.

• Derating for ambient temperatur

temperaturee
VLT 3500 HVAC has been designed to work using a
The ambient temperature (TAMB,MAX) is the maximum

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motor cable with a rated cross-section. If a cable with
temperature allowed. The average (TAMB,AVG) a larger cross-section is to be used, it is
measured over 24 hours must be at least 5ºC lower in recommended to reduce the output current by 5% for
accordance with VDE 160 [Link]. every step the cross-section is increased.
If VLT 3500 HVAC is operated at temperatures above (Increased cable cross-section leads to increased
40 ºC, a derating of the continuous output current is capacitance to earth, and thus an increased earth
necessary. leakage current).

• Derating for air pr

pressur
essure
essure • Derating for high switching frequency
frequency
necessary..
Below 1000 m altitude no derating is necessary
This only applies to VLT 3502-62, since the max.
Above 1000 m the ambient temperature (TAMB) or switching frequency is 4.5 kHz in VLT 3575-3800.
max. output current (IVLT,MAX) must be derated : Higher switching frequencies (par. 224) lead to greater

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1) Derating of output current versus altitude at losses and greater heat formation in the transistors
TAMB = max. 40°C and motor coils of the frequency converter.
2) Derating of max. t AMB versus altitude at 100% Consequently, the frequency converter automatically
output current. derates the maximum permitted constant output
current IVLT,N whenever the switching frequency
exceeds 4.5 kHz. The reduction is carried out as a li-
• Derating for running at low speed near reduction down to 60% at 14 kHz .
When a centrifugal pump or a fan is controlled by a If the ASFM function (Adjustable Switching
VLT 3500 HVAC frequency converter, it is not Frequency Modulation) is applied (parameter 225) it is
necessary to reduce the output current at low speed not necessary to derate, since the variable torque
because of the load type characteristic of the centrifu- characteristic provides automatic derating.
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gal pumps/fans.

• Derating for installing long motor cables or

cables with larger cr oss-section
cross-section
VLT 3502-3800 HVAC has been tested using 300 m
unscreened cable and 150 m screened cable (for
3502-3505 this only applies to fSWITCH ≤ 4.5 kHz. For
fSWITCH > 4.5 kHz, max. is 40 m).

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4.6 EMC test results

■ Immunity
In order to document immunity towards interference from electrical phenomena that are coupled in, the following
immunity test has been made on a system consisting of a VLT frequency converter (with options, if relevant), a
screened control cable and control box with potentiometer, motor cable and motor.

Fault criteria and test were in accordance with EN50082-2 and IEC 22G/21/CDV
22G/21/CDV.

The tests were made using the following standards:

• IEC 1000-4-2 (IEC 801-2/1991): Electr ostatic discharges (ESD)

Electrostatic
Simulation of electrostatic discharges from human beings.

• IEC 1000-4-3 (IEC 801-3): Incoming electr omagnetic field radiation

electromagnetic
Simulation of the effects of radar and radio communication equipment as well as mobile communications
equipment.

• IEC 1000-4-4 (IEC 801-4): Burst transients

Simulation of interference brought about by coupling with a contactor, relays or similar devices.

• IEC 1000-4-5: Surge transients

Simulation of transients brought about e.g. by lightning that strikes near installations.

• ENV50141: Cable-bor
Cable-borne ne HF
Simulation of the effect of radio transmission equipment coupled to connection cables.

• VDE0160 class W2 test pulse: Mains transients

Simulation of high-energy transients brought about by main fuse breakage, coupling with phase-
compensation batteries, etc.
VLT 3502 - 3511 380-500V, VLT 3502- 3504 200V
Radiated electro- Mains RF common
Burst Surge ESD IEC
Basic standard magn. field distortion mode voltage
IEC 1000-4-4 IEC 1000-4-5 1000-4-2 IEC 1000-4-3 VDE 0160 ENV 50141
Acceptance criterion B B B A A
Port connection CM DM CM DM CM DM
Line OK OK OK - - OK OK
Motor OK - - - - - -
Control lines OK - OK - - - OK
PROFIBUS option OK - - - - - -
Signal interface < 3 m OK - - - - - -
Enclosure - - - OK OK - -
DM: Differential mode
CM: Common mode

Basic specifications
Line 2 kV/5Hz/DCN 2 kV/2 Ω 4kV/12 Ω - - **2,3 x ÛN 3V
Motor 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - - -
Control lines 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - 2kV/40 Ω* - - - 3V
PROFIBUS option 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - - -
Signal interface < 3 m 1 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - - -
8 kV AD
Enclosure - - - 10 V/m - -
6 kV AC
Acceptance criteria according to: IEC 22G/21/CDV, EN50082-2, 175R0740
CCC: Capacitive clamp coupling
DNC: Direct coupling network
* Injection on cable shield
** 2.3 x ÛN max. test pulse e.g. 1350 Vpeak at 415 V

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VLT 3516 - 3562 380-500 V, VLT 3508 - 3532 200 V

Radiated electro- Mains Radiated Radio RF common

Burst Surge ESD IEC
Basic standard magn. field distortion freq. elect. field mode voltage
IEC 1000-4-4 IEC 1000-4-5 1000-4-2 IEC 1000-4-3 VDE 0160 ENV 50140 ENV 50141
Acceptance criterion B B B A A A
Port connection CM DM CM DM CM
Line OK OK OK - - OK - OK
Motor OK - - - - - -
Control lines OK - OK - - - - OK
4.6 EMC teset results

PROFIBUS option OK - - - - - - -
Signal interface < 3 m OK - - - - - - -
Enclosure - - - OK OK - OK -
DM: Differential mode
CM: Common mode

Basic specifications
Line 2 kV/5Hz/DCN2 kV/2 Ω4kV/12 Ω - - **2,3 x ÛN - 3V
Motor 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - - - -
Section 1

Control lines 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - 2 kV/40 Ω* - - - - 3V

PROFIBUS option 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - - - -
Signal interface < 3 m 1 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - - - -
Enclosure - - - 8 kV AD 10 V/m - 10 V/m -
6 kV AC
Acceptance criteria according to: IEC 22G/21/CDV, EN50082-2, 175R0740
CCC: Capacitive clamp coupling
DNC: Direct coupling network
Section 2

* Injection on cable shield

** 2.3 x ÛN max. test pulse e.g. 1350 Vpeak at 415 V

VLT 3575 - 3800 380-500 V, VLT 3542-3562 230 V

Radiated electro- Mains
Burst Surge ESD IEC
Basic standard magn. field distortion
IEC 1000-4-4 IEC 1000-4-5 1000-4-2 IEC 1000-4-3 VDE 0160
Acceptance criterion B B B A
Port connection CM DM CM DM CM
Line OK OK OK - - OK
Motor OK - - - - -
Control lines OK - OK - - -
PROFIBUS option OK - - - - -
Section 3

Signal interface < 3 m OK - - - - -

Enclosure - - - OK OK -
DM: Differential mode
CM: Common mode

Basic specifications
Line 2 kV/5Hz/DCN 2 kV/2 Ω 4kV/12 Ω - - **2,3 x ÛN
Motor 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - -
Control lines 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - 2 kV/40 Ω* - - -
PROFIBUS option 2 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - -
Signal interface < 3 m 1 kV/5Hz/CCC - - - - -
Enclosure - - - 8 kV AD 10 V/m -
6 kV AC
Section 4

Acceptance criteria according to: IEC 22G/21/CDV, EN50082-2, 175R0740

CCC: Capacitive clamp coupling
DNC: Direct coupling network
* Injection on cable shield
** 2.3 x ÛN max. test pulse e.g. 1350 Vpeak at 415 V

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■ Emission:
4.6 EMC test results

Subsequent test results have been obtained

using a system with a VLT® frequency
converter (with options, if relevant), a
screened control cable and control box with
potentiometer, screened motor cable and
motor.

Standard Switching frequency VLT type VLT

3502-3511 380-500 V 3516-3562
3502-3504 200 V 3508-3532

1 1 1
4.5 kHz yes 1 ye 1
EN55014
14 kHz yes ye

1, 2 1 1
4.5 kHz yes ye
EN55011 Class A Gr.1 1 1
14 kHz yes ye

1, 3 1, 3 1, 3
4.5 kHz yes ye
EN55011 Class B Gr.1 1, 3 1, 3
14 kHz yes ye

1
Using the RFI option/module
2
Without the RFI option/module the cable borne part of EN55011 class A gr. 1
(150kHz-30MHz) is complied with.
3
Radiated emission (30MHz-1GHz) in accordance with EN55011 class A group 1.

With the purpose of minimising the cable-borne interference to the mains supply and the
radiated interference from the frequency converter system, the motor cables should be kept
as short as possible. According to experience, most installations represent only a slight risk
of any interference from radiation.

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■ 200/ 220/ 230 V

Parameter 3502 3504 3508 3511 3516 3522 3532 3542 3552 3562
103 Motor power 1.1 2.2 5.5 7.5 11 15 22 30 37 45
104 Motor voltage 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 230 230 230
105 Motor frequency 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60
107 Motor current 6.0 10.0 25.0 32.0 46.0 57.2 79.2 104.0 130 158.0
109 Start voltage 22.2 19.3 19.5 19.4 19.4 19.5 19.4 21.9 22.2 22.0
202 Max. frequency 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 60 60 60
4.7 Factory settings

209 Current limit 5.4 10.6 24.8 32.0 46.0 61.2 88.0 104.0 130.0 154.0
215 Ramp 1 up time 5 5 15 15 15 15 15 45 45 45
216 Ramp 1 down time 5 5 15 15 15 15 15 45 45 45
217 Ramp 2 up time 5 5 15 15 15 15 15 45 45 45
218 Ramp 2 down time 5 5 15 15 15 15 15 45 45 45
232 Idle running current 2.8 5.1 9.7 11.0 15.8 23.8 21.6 29.8 41.1 41.5
308 DC brake voltage 18 19 14 11 10 10 8 0 0 0
311 Trip delay inverter 2 2 6 6 6 6 6 0 0 0
Section 1

■ 380/ 400/ 415 V

Parameter 3502 3504 3505 3508 3511 3516 3522 3532 3542 3552 3562 3575 3600 3625 3650 3700 3750 3800
103 Motor power 1.1 2.2 3.0 5.5 7.5 11 15 22 30 37 45 55 75 90 110 132 160 200
104 Motor voltage 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380 380
105 Motor frequency 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Section 2

107 Motor current 2.8 5.3 6.9 12.2 15.8 22.8 31.1 42.8 59.3 72.0 86.2 106.3 134.1 166.8 197.8 230.0 272.4 345.0
109 Start voltage 39.1 36.8 36.3 35.4 35.2 35.0 34.9 34.9 36.8 36.2 36.8 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7 36.7
202 Max. frequency 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
209 Current limit 2.8 5.6 7.3 13.0 16.0 24.0 31.9 44.2 61.2 73.2 88.3 105.0 139.0 168.0 205.0 243.0 302.0 368.0
215 Ramp 1 up time 5 5 5 5 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
216 Ramp 1 down time 5 5 5 5 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
217 Ramp 2 up time 5 5 5 5 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
218 Ramp 2 down time 5 5 5 5 15 15 15 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
232 Idle running current 1.8 2.6 3.7 5.1 5.9 9.5 11.2 14.5 22 22 30.8 38.1 44.2 59.0 66.4 74.6 85.4 105.2
308 DC brake voltage 27 28 25 14 13 11 12 11 21 20 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
311 Trip delay inverter 2 2 2 2 9 9 9 12 12 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Section 3

■ 440/ 460/ 500 V

Parameter 3502 3504 3506 3508 3511 3516 3522 3532 3542 3552 3562 3575 3600 3625 3650 3700 3750 3800
103 Motor power 1.1 2.2 4 5.5 7.5 11 15 22 30 37 45 75 90 110 132 160 200 250
104 Motor voltage 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460 460
105 Motor frequency 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
107 Motor current 2.5 4.8 7.6 10 13.7 20.0 25.0 35.5 48.5 61.8 74.9 110.8 137.8 163.4 190.0 225.0 285.0 360.0
109 Start voltage 48.6 45.8 45.2 45 44.9 44.7 44.3 43.8 44.6 44.5 47.0 47.0 47.0 47.0 47.0 47.0 47.0 47.0
202 Max. frequency 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
209 Current limit 2.6 4.8 8.2 12.6 14.4 21.8 27.9 41.6 54.2 65.0 78.0 96.0 124.0 156.0 180.0 240.0 302.0 361.0
215 Ramp 1 up time 5 5 5 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
216 Ramp 1 down time 5 5 5 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
Section 4

217 Ramp 2 up time 5 5 5 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45

218 Ramp 2 down time 5 5 5 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
232 Idle running current 2.0 3.7 4.4 5.3 6.6 10.2 11.7 12.2 17.8 22.9 23.7 36.4 48.7 54.8 61.6 70.4 86.9 104.5
308 DC brake voltage 24 23 16 11 11 9 9 9 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
311 Trip delay inverter 2 5 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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4.7 Factory settings

■ Operation and display ■ Load and motor ■ References and limits

000 LANGUAGE 100 LOAD TYPE 4) 201 MIN. FREQUENCY 4)
English Energy VT.L 0.0
001 SETUP OPERATIO 101 SPEED CONTROL 4) #) 202 MAX. FREQUENCY 4)
Setup 1 Open loop Depending on unit
002 MENU SET COPY #) 102 SET CUR. LIMIT 203 JOG FREQUENCY 4)
Do not copy Program. value 10 Hz
003 HAND-O-AUTO 103 MOTOR POWER 4) #) 204 DIG. REF. TYPE 4)
Keypad auto Depending on unit Sum
004 LOCAL SPEED 104 MOTOR VOLTAGE 4) #) 205 REF. 1 DIGITAL 4)
005 VALUE AT MAX Depending on unit 0
100 105 MOTOR FREQ 4) #) 206 REF. 2 DIGITAL 4)
006 LOCAL RESET Depending on unit 0
Enable 107 MOTOR CURRENT 4) 207 REF. 3 DIGITAL 4)
007 LOCAL STOP Depending on unit 0
Enable 109 START VOLTAGE 4) 208 REF. 4 DIGITAL 4)
008 KEY LOCAL/HAND Depending on unit 0
Enable 114 FEEDBACK TYPE 209 CURRENT LIMIT 4)
009 KEY REMOT/AUTO Current Depending on unit
Enable 115 DIS VLU@min FB 210 LO FREQ. WARN 4)
010 LOC REFERENCE 0 0.0 Hz
Enable 116 DIS VLU@max FB 211 HI FREQ. WARN 4)
011 ENERGY COUNTER 100 % 132 Hz
No reset 117 DISPLAY UNIT 212 LO CURR. WARN 4)
012 HOUR COUNTER % 0.0
No reset 119 FEED FWD FACTR 4) 213 HI CURR. WARN 4)
014 POWERUP MODE 100% [Link]
Loc=stop 120 CONTRL RANGE 4) 214 RAMP TYPE 4)
015 SETUP PROGRAM. 100% Linear
Setup=P001 121 PROPRT/L GAIN 4) 215 RAMP UP TIME 4)
0.01 Depending on unit
122 INTEGRAL TIME 4) 216 RAMP DOWN TIME 4)
Off Depending on unit
123 DIFFERENTL TIME 4) 217 ALT. UP RAMP 4)
Off Depending on unit
124 LOWPASS FILTER 4) 218 ALT DOWN RAMP 4)
0.0 sec. Depending on unit
125 FEEDBACK FACTR 4) 219 FREQ. 1 BYPASS 4)
100% 120 Hz
220 FREQ. 2 BYPASS 4)
120 Hz
221 FREQ. 3 BYPASS 4)
120 Hz
222 FREQ. 4 BYPASS 4)
120 Hz
223 BYPASS [Link] 4)
0%
224 CARRIER FREQ. 4)
4.5 kHz
225 VAR. CARR. FREQ. 4)
Disable *)
232 NO LOAD CURR. 4)
Depending on unit
4
) Available in all 4 setups.
#) Can only be changed in Stop
Mode (motor stopped)
*) For VLT 3542-3562 (230 V) and
VLT 3575-3800 LOW [Link]

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4.7 Factory settings

■ Functions and timers ■ Inputs and outputs ■ Serial data interface
301 START FREQ. 4) 400 INPUT 16 500 ADDRESS #)
0.0 Reset 1
302 START DELAY 4) 401 INPUT 17 501 BAUD RATE #)
0.0 Freeze ref. 9600
303 HI START TORQ 4) 402 INPUT 18 502 DATA READOUT
0.0 Start Reference %
304 POWER FAIL 403 INPUT 19 503 COAST
NORM PWR DWN Reversing Logic or
305 FLYING START 4) 404 INPUT 27 504 Q-STOP
No flying start Mtr. coast Logic or
306 DC-BRAKE TIME 4) 405 INPUT 29 505 DC-BRAKE
0 sec. Jog Logic or
307 DC-BRK ON FREQ. 4) 406 INPUT 32/33 506 START
1.0 Hz 4 Setup ext. Logic or
308 DC-BRK VOLTAGE 4) 407 OUTPUT 42 4) 507 DIRECTION

Section 1
Depending on unit 0-Imax 0-20 mA Digital
309 RESET MODE 408 OUTPUT 45 4) 508 RESET
Manual 0-fmax 0-20 mA Logic or
310 TRIP DLY@ [Link] 409 RELAY 01 4) 509 SETUP SELECT
Off Alarm Logic or
311 TRIP DLY@ FAULT 410 RELAY 04 4) 510 SPEED SELECT
Depending on unit Running Logic or
312 AUTO RESTART T 411 ANALOG REFTYPE 511 BUS JOG 1

Section 2
5 sec. Linear 10
313 MOTOR CHECK 4) 412 INPUT #53 ANA. 4) 512 BUS JOG 2
Off 0-10 Volt 10
314 MOTOR PRE-HEAT 4) 413 INPUT #60 ANA. 4) 513 CATCH UP / SLOW DN
Off 0-20 mA 0
315 MOTOR THERMAL 4) 414 TIME OUT 514 BUS BIT 4
Trip 1 Off Q stop
316 RELAY ON DELAY 415 TIME OUT ACT 515 BUS BIT 11 /12
0.00 Freeze Catch↑/Slow ↓
317 RELAY OFF DELAY 420 EXT. HOA REF. 516 BUS REFERENCE
0.00 Voltage # 53 0
517 STORE DATA

Section 3
Off

■ Service and diagnostics

600 OPERATION DATA
[Link]
601 DATALOG
602 ALARM MEMORY
603 NAMEPLATE
Depending on unit
604 OPERATION MODE
Run normal
605 DISPLAY SELECT
Section 4

Standard disp
606 DISPLAY MODE
Quick display
650 VLT TYPE
Dependning on unit
4
) Available in all 4 setups.
#) Can only be changed in Stop
Mode (motor stopped)

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Company: Mr.: Application: Data:

VLT-Type: SW Version: Menu:

Parameter Set value Parameter Set value Parameter Set value Parameter Set value
number number number number
000 111 213 310
001 112 214 311
002 113 215 312
003 114 216 313
004 115 217 314
005 116 218 315
006 117 219 316
007 119 220 317
008 120 221 400
009 121 222 401
010 122 223 402
011 123 224 403
012 124 225 404
014 125 230 405
015 201 231 406
100 202 232 407
101 203 233 408
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102 204 300 409

103 205 301 410
104 206 302 411
105 207 303 412
106 208 304 413
107 209 305 414
108 210 306 415
109 211 307 420

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A I R

Index
AEO ...................................... 44 Idle running current ................ 55 Ramp type ............................ 53
Alarm store ............................ 72 Immunity ............................... 82 Ramp-down time .................. 53
initialisation ............................ 38 Ramp-up time ....................... 53
B Inputs and outputs ......... 60, 87 Reference type to H-O-A ....... 70
Base ..................................... 10 Integral time .......................... 50 References and limits ..... 51, 86
Relay OFF delay .................... 59
C J Relay ON delay ...................... 59
Cable for serial communication .. 21 Jog frequency ....................... 51 Remote/Auto ......................... 42
Cables ................................... 18 Reset function ....................... 58
L Reset of hours run ................. 42
Carrier frequency ................... 54
Connection terminals ............. 60 Language .............................. 40 Reset of kWh ........................ 42
Control cables ....................... 21 Load ..................................... 44 S
Control range ........................ 50 Load and motor ............. 44, 86
Cooling ................................. 12 Local reset ........................... 41 Serial data interface ............... 87
Set-up choice ........................ 43

Section 1
Copy of set-ups .................... 40 Local stop ............................ 41
Current limit ........................... 52 Local reference ...................... 41 Set-up choice, operation ....... 40
Cutting in on rotating motor ... 56 Local speed selection ............ 42 Setting of current limit ............ 45
Local/Hand ........................... 41 Speed Control ....................... 45
D Local/remote control ............. 41 Standard Display ................... 35
Data log ................................ 71 low-voltage directive .............. 17 Start frequency ...................... 56
DC-brake cut-in frequency .... 57 Lowpass filter ........................ 50 Start voltage .......................... 46
DC-brake voltage .................. 57 T
M

Section 2
DC-braking time .................... 57
Delayed start ......................... 56 machine directive .................. 17 Terminal 01 relay output ......... 68
Differential time ...................... 50 Mains failure .......................... 56 Terminal 04 relay output ......... 69
Digital reference type ............. 51 Manual initialisation ................ 38 Terminal 16 input ................... 61
Direction of rotation ............... 14 Maximum automatic restart time 58 Terminal 17 input ................... 62
Display Mode ........................ 74 Maximum frequency .............. 51 Terminal 18 start .................... 63
Minimum frequency ............... 51 Terminal 19 reversing ............. 63
E Motor cable ........................... 20 Terminal 27 stop .................... 64
Earth linkage current .............. 80 Motor check .......................... 58 Terminal 29 input ................... 65
Earthing ................................. 18 Motor connection .................. 14 Terminal 42 output ................. 67
EMC directive ........................ 17 Motor current ........................ 46 Terminal 45 output ................. 68
EMC-correct installation ......... 20 Motor frequency .................... 46 Terminal 53 Analogue input

Section 3
Equalising currents ................ 21 Motor power ......................... 45 voltage .................................. 69
Extended Display................... 35 Motor pre-heat ...................... 59 Terminal 60 Analogue input
Extra protection ..................... 13 Motor thermal protection ....... 59 current .................................. 70
Extreme running conditions ... 80 Motor voltage ........................ 45 Terminals 32/33 input ............ 66
Time interval .......................... 70
F N Time interval function ............. 70
Nameplate............................. 72 Trip delay at current limit ........ 58
Fault messages ..................... 79
Trip delay at inverter fault ....... 58
Feedback factor .................... 50
O
Feedback-signal .................... 49 U
FF factor ................................ 49 Operation and display ..... 40, 86
Frequency bypass ................. 54 Operation data ...................... 71 User read-out ........................ 41
Frequency bypass bandwidth 54 Operation mode .................... 73 V
Section 4

Functions and timers ...... 56, 87 Output frequency dependent

carrierfrequency ..................... 55 Ventilation .............................. 11
G VLT type ................................ 74
P
General aspects of radio noise ... 19 W
Parallel connection of motors . 15
H peak voltage .......................... 81 Warning: High current ............ 53
Hand-Off-Auto ....................... 60 Personal display select .......... 74 Warning: High frequency ....... 53
Heat emission ....................... 11 Power Up Mode .................... 42 Warning: Low current ............ 53
High starting torque ............... 56 Pre-fuses ............................... 13 Warning: Low frequency ........ 52
Proportional gain ................... 50

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