1 Introduction
1.1.1 About this Manual
First time users can obtain the most essential information
for quick installation and set-up in these chapters:
1 Introduction
2 How to Install
3 How to Configure
For more detailed information, including the full range of
set-up options and diagnosis tools, refer to the chapters:
4 Configure the Master
5 How to Control the Frequency Converter
7 Parameters
8 Application Examples
9 Troubleshooting
Terminology
In this manual the term Ethernet is used to describe the
physical layer of the network and does not relate to the
application protocol.
1.1.2 Assumptions
These operating instructions are under the conditions that
the Danfoss POWERLINK option is used with a Danfoss
VLT
®
AutomationDrive FC 301/FC 302 frequency converter.
The installed controller must support the interfaces
described in this document. Strictly observe all the
requirements stipulated in the controller and the frequency
converter, along with all limitations herein.
1.1.3 Hardware
This manual relates to the POWERLINK option MCA 123,
type no. 130B5546 (uncoated) and 130B5646 (conformal
coated).
1.1.4 Background Knowledge
The Danfoss POWERLINK Option Card is designed to
communicate with any system complying with the
POWERLINK standard. Familiarity with this technology is
assumed. Issues regarding hardware or software produced
by other manufacturers, including commissioning tools, are
beyond the scope of this manual, and not the responsi-
bility of Danfoss.
For information regarding commissioning tools, or
communication to a non-Danfoss node, consult the
appropriate manuals.
1.1.5 Available Literature
Available Literature for FC 301/FC 302
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive Operating Instructions
provide the necessary information for getting the
frequency converter up and running.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive Design Guide
entails all
technical information about the frequency
converter design and applications including
encoder, resolver, and relay options.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive Profibus Operating
Instructions
provide the information required for
controlling, monitoring, and programming the
frequency converter via a Profibus fieldbus.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive DeviceNet Operating
Instructions
provide the information required for
controlling, monitoring, and programming the
frequency converter via a DeviceNet fieldbus.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive MCT 10 Set-up Software
Operating Instructions
provide information for
installation and use of the software on a PC.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive IP21/Type 1 Instruction
provides information for installing the IP21/Type
1 option.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive 24 V DC Backup
Instruction
provides information for installing the
24 V DC Backup option.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive CanOpen Operating
Instructions
.
-
The
VLT
®
AutomationDrive Modbus TCP Operating
Instructions
.
-
The
MCA 121 EtherNet/IP Operating Instructions
.
-
The
MCA 120 PROFINET Operation Instructions
.
-
The
MCA 124 EtherCAT Operation Instructions
.
-
The
MCA 123 Modbus TCP Operation Instructions
.
Danfoss technical literature is also available online at
http://www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/
Introduction
MCA 123 POWERLINK Operating Instructions
MG92C102 - VLT
®
is a registered Danfoss trademark
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