2 Introduction
2.1.1 About this Manual
First time users can obtain the most essential information
for quick installation and set-up in these chapters:
For more detailed information, including the full range of
set-up options and diagnosis tools, refer to the chapters:
6 How to Control the Frequency Converter
Terminology:
In this manual several terms for Ethernet are used.
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EtherCAT, is the term used to describe the
EtherCAT protocol.
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Ethernet, is a common term used to describe the
physical layer of the network and does not relate
to the application protocol.
2.1.2 Assumptions
These operating instructions are under the conditions that
the Danfoss EtherCAT option is used with a Danfoss 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.
2.1.3 Hardware
This manual relates to the EtherCAT option MCA 124, type
no. 130B5546 (uncoated) and 130B5646 (conformal
coated).
2.1.4 Background Knowledge
The Danfoss EtherCAT Option Card is designed to
communicate with any system complying with the
EtherCAT 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.
2.1.5 Available Literature
Available Literature for FC 301/FC 302
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The
VLT AutomationDrive Operating Instructions
,
provide the necessary information for getting the
frequency converter up and running.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive Design Guide
, entails all
technical information about the frequency
converter design and applications including
encoder, resolver, and relay options.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive Profibus Operating
Instructions
, provide the information required for
controlling, monitoring, and programming the
frequency converter via a Profibus fieldbus.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive DeviceNet Operating
Instructions
, provide the information required for
controlling, monitoring, and programming the
frequency converter via a DeviceNet fieldbus.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive MCT 10 Set-up Software
Operating Instructions
, provide information for
installation and use of the software on a PC.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive IP21/Type 1 Instruction
,
provides information for installing the IP21/Type
1 option.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive 24 V DC Backup
Instruction
, provides information for installing the
24 V DC Backup option.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive CanOpen Operating
Instructions
.
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The
VLT AutomationDrive Modbus TCP Operating
Instructions
.
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The
MCA 121 Ethernet/IP Operating Instructions
.
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The
MCA 120 PROFINET Operation Instruction
.
Danfoss technical literature is also available online at
http://www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/
Introduction
MCA 124 EtherCAT Operating Instruction
MG92A302 - VLT
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is a registered Danfoss trademark
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