1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Manual
The VLT
®
PROFIBUS DP MCA 101 Programming Guide
provides information about configuring the system,
controlling the frequency converter, parameter access,
programming, troubleshooting, as well as some typical
application examples.
The programming guide is intended for use by qualified
personnel who are familiar with the VLT
®
frequency
converter, with PROFIBUS technology, and with the PC or
PLC that is used as a master in the system.
Read the instructions before programming and follow the
procedures in this manual.
VLT
®
is a registered trademark.
1.2 Additional Resources
Resources available for the frequency converters and
optional equipment:
•
The
VLT
®
Operating Instructions
provide the
necessary information for getting the frequency
converter up and running.
•
The
VLT
®
Design Guide
provides detailed
information about capabilities and functionality to
design motor control systems.
•
The
VLT
®
Programming Guide
provides greater
detail on working with parameters and many
application examples.
•
The
VLT
®
PROFIBUS DP MCA 101 Installation Guide
provides information about installing the
PROFIBUS and troubleshooting.
•
The
VLT
®
PROFIBUS DP MCA 101 Programming
Guide
provides information about configuring the
system, controlling the frequency converter,
parameter access, programming, troubleshooting,
as well as some typical application examples.
Supplementary publications and manuals are available
from Danfoss. See
www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSo-
lutions/Documentations/VLT+TeDocumentation.htm
for listings.
1.3 Document and Software Version
This manual is regularly reviewed and updated. All
suggestions for improvement are welcome.
shows
the document version and the corresponding software
version.
Edition
Remarks
Software version
MG37G1xx
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-
Table 1.1 Document and Software Version
1.4 Product Overview
1.4.1 Features of PROFIBUS DP-V1
•
2 different state machines can be selected:
PROFIdrive profile or Danfoss FC profile
•
Communication using PROFIBUS DP-V1, Master
Class 1 and Master Class 2.
•
Downward compatibility: New protocol
extensions retain all the functions of the previous
versions.
•
Intelligent base for future technologies such as
OPC, FDT/DTM, PROFINET.
•
Bus time-out reaction.
•
PLC/CPU stop reaction.
•
8 PPO types available.
•
Numerous relevant process data (PCD) types
available.
•
Automatic detection of baud rate and PPO type.
•
Extended diagnosis available.
•
Alarms and warnings available as text messages
within the PLC.
•
Configuration via MCT 10 Set-up Software.
•
Equidistant bus cycle time configurable in PLC
system.
•
Improved network efficiency, since the cyclic
parameter channel is no longer required.
•
Very short bus cycle times compared to industrial
ethernet .
•
Backwards compatibility with DP.
1.4.2 Technical Overview
PROFIBUS
PROFIBUS is an international standard for fieldbus
communication in automation technology (IEC 61158 and
IEC 61784). The standard is supported by the member
companies of the PROFIBUS International User Community.
For information about PROFIBUS and downloads for
PROFIBUS DP and the PROFIdrive profile, refer to
Introduction
Programming Guide
MG37G102
Danfoss A/S © Rev. 05/2014 All rights reserved.
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