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SIMVFD USERS MANUAL

VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

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Page 1: ...support simutechmultimedia com www simutechmultimedia com SIMVFD USERS MANUAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES ...

Page 2: ... Parameter Groups and Settings Navigation 1 Parameter Groups and Settings Navigation 2 SIMVFD Parameter Groups and Settings SIMVFDParameterSummary SIMVFD Parameter Details MotorParameters Ramp Parameters Volts Hertz Parameters DigitalParameters Maintenance and Inspection Troubleshooting SIMVFD Quick Start 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 9 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 ...

Page 3: ...P button is used to start or stop drive operation The Up and Down buttons are used to scroll through the parameter groups sub groups and to change parameter values A single press of the Up or Down button will change the parameter settings in single unit increments Holding the Up or Down button will quickly run through the range of values The potentiometer can be used to adjust the drive operation ...

Page 4: ...at show the RUN STOP FWD and REV status of the drive Displaying the Drive Status Press the DISPL RESET button on the keypad repeatedly to cycle through the status messages on the SIMVFD The diagram below shows the order of the status messages and their definitions The diagram below shows the order of the status messages and their definitions The status of the drive can be shown in RUN or STOP mode...

Page 5: ...m mode where the user can then use the UP DOWN keys to cycle through the available parameter groups Pressing the DISPL RESET at any time navigates back to the main parameter group The drive can only enter Program mode when it is in Stop mode not running Parameter Groups and Settings Navigation 1 NOTE When user clicks on the MODE button and enters programming mode the REV and RUN STOP buttons are d...

Page 6: ...n a sub group user is backed out to the Main Group Level Repeated pressing of the DISPL RESET button will bring user back to the default display and then start cycling through status displays SIMVFD Parameter Groups and Settings Parameter Details Format _ _ Parameter number Description description of parameter Range parameter range or allowed settings Default parameter as set by Simutech Multimedi...

Page 7: ... Parameter Summary Ramp Parameters 1 _ Parameter Description Range Default Setting User Setting 1 0 Stop Method 0 Coast to Stop 1 Ramp to Stop 0 1 1 Acceleration Time sec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 40 10 1 2 Deceleration Time sec 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 40 10 1 3 Acceleration S curve 0 to 5 1 1 4 Deceleration S curve 0 to 5 1 Parameter Summary Volts Hertz Parameters 2 _ Parameter Description Range De...

Page 8: ... disabled 0 3 1 Digital Inputs 1 2 DI1 DI2 0 DI1 FWD STOP DI2 REV STOP 1 DI1 RUN STOP DI2 FWD REV 2 DI1 RUN momentary N O latching input DI2 FWD REV DI3 STOP momentary N C latching input 0 3 2 Digital Input 3 DI3 0 Input Disable 1 External Reverse 2 External Jog 3 External Reset 4 Speed Hold 5 Increase Speed 6 Decrease Speed 7 External Fault N C 8 External Fault N O 7 3 3 Digital Input 4 DI4 2 3 4...

Page 9: ...13 40 18 00 21 00 Default Setting 3 80 This parameter sets the output current to the motor The value is determined by the value found on the motor nameplate 0 2 Motor Base Frequency Range 50 60 Default Setting 60 This parameter setting is determined by the motor nameplate data 0 3 Motor Base RPM Range 800 970 1155 1450 1725 2000 Default Setting 800 This parameter setting is determined by the motor...

Page 10: ... 9 10 20 40 sec Default Setting 10 This parameter is used to determine the rate of acceleration for the drive to reach Maximum Motor RPM 0 4 The rate is linear unless Acceleration S Curve 1 3 is Enabled 1 2 Deceleration Time Range 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 20 40 sec Default Setting 10 If Ramp is selected in 1 0 this parameter governs the time the drive output reduces to 0Hz when a Stop Fault external o...

Page 11: ...ue of this parameter is increased from 1 through 5 the length of the S curve is increased The S curve is disabled with a setting of 0 where deceleration is based only on the Deceleration Time parameter 1 2 Volts Hertz Parameters 2 0 Volts Hertz Settings Range 0 General Purpose constant torque 1 High Starting Torque 2 Fans and Pumps variable torque Default Setting 0 2 1 Minimum Output Frequency Ran...

Page 12: ...ation determined by digital keypad 1 Operation determined by external control terminals keypad STOP is enabled 2 Operation determined by external control terminals keypad STOP is disabled Default Setting 0 This parameter enables external switches or buttons to control start stop reverse or jog commands Refer to 3 1 through 3 3 3 1 Digital Inputs 1 and 2 DI1 DI2 DI 1 DI 2 are used together Range 0 ...

Page 13: ... maintains a constant speed 5 Increase Speed Increases the Master Frequency by one unit each time the digital input is activated 6 Decrease Speed Decreases the Master Frequency by one unit each time the digital input is activated 7 External Fault N C When input is deactivated the drive output will turn off the drive will display EF on the LED Display and the motor will Coast to Stop To resume norm...

Page 14: ...ronment is normal 3 Make sure the cooling system is operating as expected 4 Check for irregular vibrations or sounds during operation 5 Make sure the motors are not overheating during operation 6 Check the input voltage of the AC drive and make sure the voltage is within the operating range Check the voltage with a voltmeter Annual Inspection Check the following items once annually 1 Tighten and r...

Page 15: ...back to the manufacturer ou The drive detects that the DC bus voltage has exceeded its maximum allowable value 1 Check whether the input voltage falls within the rated drive input voltage 2 Check for possible voltage transients 3 Bus over voltage may also be caused by motor regeneration Increase the deceleration time 4 Check whether the required braking power is within the specified limits oH The ...

Page 16: ...3 Replace the drive with one that has a higher output capacity next HP size ocn Over current during steady state operation 1 Short circuit at motor output 2 Sudden increase in motor loading 3 Drive output capacity is too small 1 Check for possible poor insulation at the output line 2 Check for possible motor stall 3 Replace the drive with one that has a higher output capacity next HP size EF Exter...

Page 17: ...RPM per motor data plate 5 Set 0 4 Motor Maximum RPM per motor data plate 6 1 0 Stop Method default is 0 Coast to Stop If Ramp to Stop is desired set 1 0 to 1 7 Acceleration and Deceleration time defaults are 10 seconds If longer or shorter times are desired change parameters 1 1 and 1 2 as necessary Deceleration time is only used if Ramp to Stop is enabled 8 2 0 Volts Hertz default is constant to...

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