VLT Motion Control Tools: Making Modern Living Possible

MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE
VLT Motion Control Tools

Contents VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
Contents
1 Safety Precautions 6
1.1.1 Copyright, Limitation of Liability and
Revision Rights 6
1.2 Safety Precautions 6
1.2.1 Connectivity 8
2 Introduction 9
2.1 About this Manual 9
2.2 What is MCT 10 Set-up Software? 9
2.3 The MCT 10 Set-up Software Modules 10
2.4 Two Versions 10
2.5 System Requirements 10
2.6 Background Knowledge 11
2.7 Related Literature 11
3 Installation and De-installation 12

3.1 Installation and De-installation 12
3.1.1 How to Start the Installation Program 12
3.1.2 How to Change Language after Installation 12
4 Introduction to User Interface 13

4.1 MCT 10 Set-up Software Features 13
4.1.1 MS Windows Explorer-like Interface 13
4.1.2 MCT 10 Set-up Software Language 13
4.1.3 Toolbar 13
4.1.4 Display 13
4.1.5 Left View 13
4.1.6 Right View 13
4.1.7 Tree View 14
4.1.8 Network Mode - Online 14
4.1.9 Project Mode - Offline 15
4.1.10 Folders 16
4.1.11 Sorting 17
5 Set-up of Communication 18
5.2.1 Serial Configuration 19
5.3 Softstarter 20
5.3.1 Serial Configuration 20
5.4 Profibus DP-V1 Data Communication 20
5.4.1 Profibus DP-V1 Configuration 21
5.5 USB Data Communication 21
MG10R902 - VLT is a registred Danfoss trademark 1

5.6 Ethernet-TSC Data Communication 22

5.6.1 Ethernet-TSC Configuration 22
5.6.1.1 Remote Connectivity 23
5.6.2 Wink Drive 23
6 Parameter Handling 24
6.1 Set-up 24
6.1.1 Parameter Folders 25
6.1.2 Custom Parameter Folders 25
6.1.3 Generic Folders 25
6.1.4 Display Options 26
6.1.5 Parameter View Settings 26
6.1.6 Parameter Grid Settings 26
6.2 Filters 27
6.2.1 Parameter Filters 29
6.3 Special Parameters 34
6.4 Parameter Edit 34
6.4.1 Inline Edit 34
6.4.2 Dialog Based Edit 34
6.5 Comparison of Parameters 34
6.6 Read Frequency Converter Database 35
6.7 View Changelog 36
6.8 Read Drive Operation Status 37
7 Read/Write between MCT 10 Set-up Software and Frequency Convert-

er 38
7.1 Reading and Writing Parameters 38
7.2 Read/Write Settings 38
7.3 Connection Properties 39
7.4 Read From Drive 40
7.5 Write to Drive 42
7.6 Views 42
7.7 Scan 42
7.7.1 Scan Configuration 42
7.7.2 Scan Network 43
7.8 Poll 43
8 Saving Data 44
8.1 Network and Project Folders 44
8.2 Changing the Set-up of a Device in the Field 44
8.3 How to Save Data 44
8.3.1 Save Changes to a Hard Disk 44
2 MG10R902 - VLT is a registred Danfoss trademark

8.3.2 Save a Project 44
9 SyncPos 46
9.1 SyncPos Handling 46
9.2 Programs and Configuration File 46
9.2.3 Import and Export of a Configuration File 46
9.2.4 Edit and Save Configuration File 47
9.2.5 Import and Export of Programs 47
9.2.6 Autostart 48
9.2.7 Source Code 48
9.2.8 Edit Source Code 48
9.2.9 Save and Exit Program 48
9.3 SyncPos Read From Drive 48
9.4 SyncPos Write to Drive 49
10 Import of Files 50
10.1 Import of Older Dialog Files 50
11 Printing 51
12 Alarm, Warning and Fault Log Readout 52

12.1 Localisation of Alarms and Warning 52
12.2 Handling Alarms/Warnings in Project Files 53
12.3 Handling the Alarms and Warning Loggings 54
13 Smart Logic Controller Plug-in 56

13.1.1 Components Simple to Configure 57
14 Scope Function 58
14.1 Introduction 58
14.2 Channel Types 58
14.3 Activating the Scope 58
14.3.1 Adding Text Notes 60
14.4 PC Polling Channel 60
14.4.1 Additional Settings 62
14.4.1.1 General 63
14.4.1.2 Trigger 63
14.4.1.3 Cursor 63
14.4.2 Reconfigure Channel 64
14.5 Drive Real Time Channel 64
14.5.1 Additional Settings 65
14.5.1.1 Drive Real Time Channel Properties 65
14.5.1.2 Appearance 66

14.5.1.3 Cursor 66
14.5.2 Reconfigure Channel 66
14.6 Communication Control 66
14.7 Additional Functionality 67
15 Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT 10 Set-up Software 68

15.1 Background Details 68
15.2 How to Find Out if MCT 10 Set-up Software Has Been Updated 70
16 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface 71
17 FC 102 and FC 202 Series Functions 73

17.4 Cascade Controller 76
17.4.1 Basic Cascade Controller 77
17.4.9 Extended Cascade Controller 86
18 Conversion Wizard 94
18.2 FC to FC Series Conversion 95
18.2.1 Conversion Table Manager 96
18.2.2 Convert Offline to Offline 99
18.2.3 Convert Online to Online 100
18.2.4 Convert Online to Offline 100
18.2.5 Convert Offline to Online 101
19 Functional Safety Configuration Plug-in 103

19.1 Introduction 103
19.2 Access 104
19.3 Safe Plug-In Interface 105
19.3.1 Information and Administration Area 105
19.3.2 LED Status Area 106
19.3.3 Configuration Area 106
19.3.4 General Speed Monitoring 107
19.3.5 Safe Input 109
19.3.6 Safe Stop 1 112
19.3.7 Safely Limited Speed 115
19.4 Configuration 117
19.4.1 Dependencies 117
19.4.2 Advanced Configuration Parameters 117
19.4.3 Parameter Lists 118
19.5 Commissioning 120
19.5.1 Commission Report 121
19.6 Operation 121

19.6.1 Diagnostics 121

19.6.2 Reset 122
19.6.3 Change Password 122
20 Customer Specific Initialisation Values - CSIV 123

20.1 Creating CSIV files 124
20.2 Configuring CSIV Files 125
20.3 Drive File Manager 126
21 Troubleshooting 128
21.1 Save Error Dialog 128
21.2 Common Problems and Solutions 128
21.2.1 Changes Are Not Saved to PC 128
21.2.2 Error Message Whilst Installing MCT 10 Set-up Software 128
21.2.3 Error Message Communication Failed 128
21.3 Safe Plug-In 130
21.3.1 Troubleshooting Communication Errors 130
21.3.2 Troubleshooting CRC Errors 130
21.3.3 Device Error Codes 130

Safety Precautions VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
1 1 1 Safety Precautions
1.1.1 Copyright, Limitation of Liability and

Revision Rights
1.2 Safety Precautions
This publication contains information proprietary to
Danfoss. By accepting and using this manual the user WARNING
agrees that the information contained herein will be used The voltage of the frequency converter is dangerous
solely for operating equipment from Danfoss or equipment whenever connected to mains. Incorrect installation of the
from other vendors provided that such equipment is motor, frequency converter or fieldbus may cause damage
intended for communication with Danfoss equipment over to the equipment, serious personal injury or death.
a PROFIBUS serial communication link. This publication is Consequently, the instructions in this manual, as well as
protected under the Copyright laws of Denmark and most national and local rules and safety regulations, must be
other countries. complied with.
Danfoss does not warrant that a software program Safety Regulations

produced according to the guidelines provided in this 1. The mains supply to the frequency converter
manual will function properly in every physical, hardware must be disconnected whenever repair work is to
or software environment. be carried out. Check that the mains supply has
been disconnected and that the necessary time
has elapsed before removing motor and mains
Although Danfoss has tested and reviewed the documen-
supply plugs.
tation within this manual, Danfoss makes no warranty or
representation, either express or implied, with respect to 2. The [OFF] button on the control panel of the
this documentation, including its quality, performance, or frequency converter does not disconnect the
fitness for a particular purpose. mains supply and consequently it must not be
used as a safety switch.
In no event shall Danfoss be liable for direct, indirect, 3. The equipment must be properly earthed, the
special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of user must be protected against supply voltage
the use, or the inability to use information contained in and the motor must be protected against
this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such overload in accordance with applicable national
damages. In particular, Danfoss is not responsible for any and local regulations.
costs including but not limited to those incurred as a
4. The earth leakage current exceeds 3.5 mA.
result of lost profits or revenue, loss or damage of
equipment, loss of computer programs, loss of data, the 5. Protection against motor overload is not included
costs to substitute these, or any claims by third parties. in the factory setting. If this function is desired,
set 1-90 Motor Thermal Protection to data value [4]
Danfoss reserves the right to revise this publication at any ETR trip 1 or data value [3] ETR warning 1.
time and to make changes in its contents without prior 6. Do not remove the plugs for the motor and
notice or any obligation to notify previous users of such mains supply while the frequency converter is
revisions or changes. connected to mains. Check that the mains supply
has been disconnected and that the necessary
WARNING time has elapsed before removing motor and

mains plugs.
With this software package you can remote-control the
frequency converter, and start an electric motor which may 7. Please note that the frequency converter has
act as a drive for dangerous machinery. more voltage sources than L1, L2 and L3, when
Always observe the necessary caution when using the load sharing (linking of DC intermediate circuit)
software, and take suitable measures to prevent injury and or external 24 V DC are installed. Check that all
damage to machinery and equipment. voltage sources have been disconnected and that
the necessary time has elapsed before
commencing repair work.
Warning against unintended start
1. The motor can be brought to a stop by means of
digital commands, bus commands, references or

a local stop, while the frequency converter is Hoisting applications: 1 1

connected to mains. If personal safety consider- The frequency converter functions for controlling
ations (e.g. risk of personal injury caused by mechanical brakes cannot be considered as a primary
contact with moving machine parts following an safety circuit. There must always be a redundancy for
unintentional start) make it necessary to ensure controlling external brakes.
that no unintended start occurs, these stop
functions are not sufficient. In such cases the Protection Mode
mains supply must be disconnected or the Safe Once a hardware limit on motor current or dc-link voltage
Stop function must be activated. is exceeded the frequency converter will enter Protection
2. The motor may start while setting the mode. Protection mode means a change of the PWM
parameters. If this means that personal safety modulation strategy and a low switching frequency to
may be compromised (e.g. personal injury caused minimize losses. This continues 10 sec after the last fault
by contact with moving machine parts), motor and increases the reliability and the robustness of the
starting must be prevented, for instance by use frequency converter while re-establishing full control of the
of the Safe Stop function or secure disconnection motor.
of the motor connection. In hoist applications Protection mode is not usable
because the frequency converter will usually not be able to
3. A motor that has been stopped with the mains
leave this mode again and therefore it will extend the time
supply connected, may start if faults occur in the
before activating the brake which is not recommendable.
electronics of the frequency converter, through
The Protection mode can be disabled by setting
temporary overload or if a fault in the power
14-26 Trip Delay at Inverter Fault to zero which means that
supply grid or motor connection is remedied. If
the frequency converter will trip immediately if one of the
unintended start must be prevented for personal
hardware limits is exceeded.
safety reasons (e.g. risk of injury caused by
contact with moving machine parts), the normal NOTE
stop functions of the frequency converter are not It is recommended to disable protection mode in hoisting
sufficient. In such cases the mains supply must be applications (14-26 Trip Delay at Inverter Fault = 0)
disconnected or the Safe Stop function must be
activated.
WARNING
NOTE The DC link capacitors remain charged after power has
When using the Safe Stop function, always follow the been disconnected. To avoid electrical shock hazard,
instructions in the section Safe Stop of the VLT disconnect the frequency converter from mains before
AutomationDrive Design Guide. carrying out maintenance. When using a PM-motor, make
sure it is disconnected. Before doing service on the
4. Control signals from, or internally within, the frequency converter wait at least the amount of time
frequency converter may in rare cases be indicated below:
activated in error, be delayed or fail to occur
entirely. When used in situations where safety is Voltage [V] Power [kW] Waiting Time [min]
critical, e.g. when controlling the electromagnetic 380 - 500 0.25 - 7.5 4
brake function of a hoist application, these 11 - 75 15
control signals must not be relied on exclusively.
90 - 200 20
WARNING 525 - 690

250 - 800
37 - 315
40
20
Touching the electrical parts may be fatal - even after the
355 - 1000 30
equipment has been disconnected from mains.
Table 1.1
Also make sure that other voltage inputs have been
disconnected, such as external 24 V DC, load sharing For further information, please see http://www.danfoss.com/
(linkage of DC intermediate circuit), as well as the motor BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Documentations/Technical
connection for kinetic back up. +Documentation.htm
Systems where frequency converters are installed must, if
necessary, be equipped with additional monitoring and
protective devices according to the valid safety regulations,
e.g law on mechanical tools, regulations for the prevention
of accidents etc. Modifications on the frequency converters
by means of the operating software are allowed.

1 1 1.2.1 Connectivity
CAUTION
USB is a serial bus utilizing 4 shielded wires with Ground
pin 4 connected to the shield in the PC USB port.
Connecting the PC to a frequency converter through the
USB cable, there is a potential risk of damaging the PC USB
host controller. All standard PCs are manufactured without
galvanic isolation in the USB port.
Any earth ground potential difference caused by not
following the recommendations described in the chapter
Connection to Mains and Earthing in the Operating
Instructions, can damage the USB host controller through
the shield of the USB cable.
It is recommended to use a USB isolator with galvanic
isolation to protect the PC USB host controller from earth
ground potential differences, when connecting the PC to a
frequency converter through a USB cable.
It is recommended not to use a PC power cable with a
ground plug when the PC is connected to the frequency
converter through a USB cable. It reduces the earth ground
potential difference but does not eliminate all potential
differences due to the Ground and shield connected in the
PC USB port.

Introduction VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
2 Introduction
2 2
The MCT 10 Set-up Software supports VLT 2800,
VLT 4000, VLT 5000, VLT 6000, VLT 8000, FCD
2.1 About this Manual 300, FC 100, FC 200, FC 300 and FCM 300 series
This manual provides the user with the basic knowledge frequency converters from Danfoss Drives.
required to use the MCT 10 Set-up Software with Danfoss
Drives VLT frequency converters. Familiarity with the
following is assumed:
MS-WindowsTM at user level
Set-up and operation of frequency converters,

including knowledge of processes of which the
frequency converters form part
Use of and linkage with communication

equipment
The manual does not provide any detailed information

regarding specific applications or possible solutions and
related parameter combinations in the set-up and use of a
frequency converter. Instead, please refer to the Operating
Illustration 2.1 With for example an Advantech ADAM 4510
Instructions and Design Guide of the frequency converter.
repeater you can connect up to 126 nodes. Without a repeater
An update of the manual and instructions related to the
you can connect up to 31 nodes.
MCT 10 Set-up Software are available on the Danfoss
Drives Homepage:
http://drives.danfoss.com
With the MCT 10 Set-up Software PC software tool you can
control and configure your system simultaneously, and
2.2 What is MCT 10 Set-up Software? monitor the entire system more effectively for faster
diagnosis, and better preventive maintenance. Simplify
MCT 10 Set-up Software is designed as an interactive commissioning, maintenance and documentation using
commissioning tool for quick and easy commissioning. The MCT 10 Set-up Software.
MCT 10 Set-up Software can be used as follows:
For planning a new communication network off- 2.2.1 Features of MCT 10 Set-up Software
line. The MCT 10 Set-up Software contains a
complete database with all Danfoss Drives
products.
Project-oriented PC tool, one tool for all series
Links to all Windows applications possible

For commissioning frequency converters online.
Supports Siemens CP PCMCIA- and PCI cards, for
If a frequency converter requires replacement. Profibus DP-V1 Master Class 2 connection
If a communication network is to be expanded
Support of standard interfaces: COMx, USB, RS
with more frequency converters. 232 (Flux)
For back-up of all parameter settings of
Siemens PG / Field PGs already have the
frequency converters in a communication necessary hardware
network.
View is highly individually configurable
The MCT 10 Set-up Software supports Profibus
DP-V1 communication via a Master class 2 Downwards compatibility with Dos-Dialog (*.mnu)
connection, which makes it possible to go online and WinDialog (*.vlt)
on a Profibus network and read from/write to
parameters. This will eliminate the need for an
extra communication network.

2.2.2 Help Version supports: MCT 10 Set-up MCT 10

Software Advanced Set-up
Software
2 2 The Help feature is located in the main menu, at the far
right. Select Help from the main menu, then Help again, Basic
and a Help file will be opened, displaying the MCT 10 Set- Frequency converters per Unlimited Four
up Software manual in .pdf format. To open the Help file project
you will require Acrobat Reader software. If you do not FC protocol Yes Yes
have this software installed, it can be downloaded free of USB Yes Yes
charge at www.adobe.com. Profibus DP-V1 Yes Yes
Profibus DP-V1 Yes (improved N/A
Handling Multiple Danfoss performance)
2.3 The MCT 10 Set-up Software Modules
Nodes Concurrently
The MCT 10 Set-up Software is supplied in two modules: Ethernet-TSC Yes N/A
Logging and Scope function 8 Channels 2
MCT 10 Set-up Software for Channels
Real Time Logging from Drive 4 Channels N/A
setting of the frequency converter parameters
Alarm display Yes View only
copying of parameter sets to and from a MCO 305 Yes Yes
frequency converter Graphical Smart Logic Contr. Yes Yes
documentation/print-out of set-up, including VLT5000 to FC 302 Yes Yes
diagrams Conversion Wizard
FC to FC Conversion Wizard
servicing and fault analysis
Import 3000.XLS to FC 302 Yes N/A
Motor Database Yes N/A
Extended Cascade Controller Yes No
Drive File System Yes N/A
Illustration 2.2
Table 2.1
APoss program for 2.5 System Requirements

creating APoss programs. In order to use the MCT 10 Set-up Software, your IBM-
compatible personal computer must meet the following
minimum system requirements:
a Pentium PIII 350Mhz or compatible

microprocessor
Illustration 2.3
256 MB of RAM (512 MB of RAM Recommended)
a CD-ROM drive
2.4 Two Versions 200 MB of available space on the hard drive;
MCT 10 Set-up Software is available in two versions: Basic Recommended system:

and Advanced.
a Pentium PIII 450Mhz microprocessor
MCT 10 Set-up Software Basic is available free of charge, 256 MB of RAM (512 MB of RAM Recommended)
downloadable from http://www.vlt-software.com.
a CD-ROM drive
MCT 10 Set-up Software Advanced can be purchased
under the order-number 130B1000. 200 MB of available space on the hard drive;
The features of each version are listed in Table 2.1. MCT 10 Set-up Software runs under MS Windows versions:
WindowsTM 2000 (with service pack 3 or higher)
WindowsTM XP (Professional when using Siemens Profibus
CP Cards)
WindowsTM Vista
WindowsTM 7 32/64 bit Editions.

2.6 Background Knowledge

Familiarity with the PC or PLC you intend to use as a 2 2
master in your system is assumed. Issues regarding
hardware or software produced by other manufacturers are
beyond the scope of this manual, and are not the respon-
sibility of Danfoss.
For questions regarding set-up of master-to-master

communication, or communication to a non-Danfoss slave,
consult the appropriate manuals.
2.7 Related Literature

The following literature related to MCT 10 Set-up Software
is available.
SyncPos and Fieldbus Communication Application

Note, MN50V102
Profibus DP V1 Design Guide, MG90E102
Design Guide for the relevant frequency

converter(s)
Also refer to drives.danfoss.com for frequently asked
questions and additional information.

Installation and De-install... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
3 Installation and De-installation
NOTE
3.1 Installation and De-installation The parameter language will also be changed. If an LCP
3 3 display is connected to the frequency converter, the
The MCT 10 Set-up Software and SyncPos modules are change of program language version does not affect the
installed by means of a multilingual, self-explanatory instal- display language.
lation program.
3.1.3 De-installation of MCT 10 Set-up
3.1.1 How to Start the Installation Program Software under a Windows
Operating System
1. Choose the sub-menu Run from File in Windows
programming control. 1. Click the Start button
2. In the command line you enter: [DRIVELETTER]: 2. Select Settings
\SETUP and press the <Return> key. 3. Select Control Panel
3. Then you just follow the instructions of the instal- 4. Double-click on Remove/Add Programs icon
lation program.
5. Select MCT 10 Set-up Software
When the installation process is complete the MCT 10 Set-
up Software can be found on the following path: 6. Choose the Remove option
Illustration 3.1
3.1.2 How to Change Language after

Installation
During installation, select the language version required in

the installation program. After installation, programs will
start with the same language version.
After installation you can change the menu texts of the
programs to different languages.
Illustration 3.2

Introduction to User Interf... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
4 Introduction to User Interface
4.1 MCT 10 Set-up Software Features

4.1.1 MS Windows Explorer-like Interface the Toolbar, again select View and then Toolbar, and after
this the tick will be removed, indicating that the toolbar is
MCT 10 Set-up Software has a familiar MS Windows no longer active.
Explorer-like interface, to make it quick and easy for you to
get started and find your way around the software. 4.1.4 Display
4 4
4.1.2 MCT 10 Set-up Software Language The MCT 10 Set-up Software is displayed in two parts, Left
View and Right View.
The default language for the MCT 10 Set-up Software is
English. If desired, you can change the language of 4.1.5 Left View
operation as follows.
Select the language you wish MCT 10 Set-up Software to The Left View shows the Network (real, online) and Project
be displayed in, by selecting Options from the main menu, (simulated, offline) views of the frequency converter
then Select Language. Choose the desired language network. In the Left View new folders and network
from the scrollbar and close the window. The new elements can be added or existing folders and elements
language setting will be activated when MCT 10 Set-up deleted.
Software is closed and restarted.
It is also in the Left View that the user records changes
4.1.3 Toolbar made to the real online set-up into the Project folder, thus
storing the changes in the simulated, offline set-up for
A toolbar displays icons for the most commonly used later use.
functions.
For more information on saving data, please refer to
8 Saving Data.
Illustration 4.1 4.1.6 Right View
The Right View displays details of the element highlighted

The toolbar can be activated by selecting Toolbar under in the Left View. In the Right View the elements of the
View from the main menu bar, whereupon the Toolbar will frequency converter network can be programmed.
be marked with a tick to show it is active. To deactivate

4 4
Illustration 4.2
4.1.7 Tree View
The Left View can be expanded or compressed according

to the level of detail the user wishes to view. The Left View
has a tree structure, where folders containing un-displayed
content are marked with +. By clicking on the + with the
mouse, the folder will open and its contents display in a
tree structure. Illustration 4.4
4.1.8 Network Mode - Online
The Network folder contains the frequency converter(s),

and Low Harmonic Drive(s), Active Filters and/or softstarter
online connected to the PC. The user can monitor and
make changes in the parameter settings exactly as if
Illustration 4.3 operating on the control panel.
Data entered online are stored in the frequency converter,

Folders containing content which is on display in a tree Low Harmonic Drive, Active Filter or softstarter only, not
structure are marked with -. By clicking on the - with the on the hard disk. For information on saving data to the
mouse, the folder will close and its contents will be hard disk, refer to 8 Saving Data.
hidden.

4.1.9 Project Mode - Offline supported, the button Make LHD will be visible in the New
Drive dialog.
The Project folder contains the frequency converter, Low
Harmonic Drive, Active Filter and/or softstarter network
130BT787.10
inserted by the user, opening a project file or from an
online backup.
1. Data entered from offline will be stored on the
hard disk. The Project folder is also where to
insert folders or store other files related to the
project. These other files can be in any format, for
4 4
example Word, *.pdf, etc.
2. Mark the location in offline and insert a Drive,
Low Harmonic Drive, Active Filters, Softstarter or
a specific foler.
Illustration 4.5
Drive
Inserting a frequency converter into the Project folder can
be done in two ways: Pressing the button when all New Drive data is entered,
1. Right clicking at the offline location and choose the New Filter dialog will popup requiring the user to
New Drive enter the Active Filter data. Be aware not to assign the
same fieldbus address for the Active Filter.
2. Mark the location in offline and select New Drive
under Insert, on the main menu bar.
The Low Harmonic Drive unit will be visible in the Project
composed by the frequency converter and the Active
Softstarter
Filter.
Inserting a softstarter into the Project folder can be done
in two ways:
130BT788.10
1. Right clicking at the offline location and choose
New Softstarter.
2. Mark the location in offline and select New
Softstarter under Insert, on the main menu bar.
Active Filter
Inserting a stand alone Active Filter into the Project folder
can be done in two ways:
1. Right clicking in the offline location and choose
New Active Filter.
2. Mark the location in offline and select New Active Illustration 4.6
Filter under Insert, on the main menu bar.
Low Harmonic Drive
The Low Harmonic Drive is a unit composed by an FC 102,

an FC 202 or an FC 302 frequency converter and an Active
Filter. Inserting a Low Harmonic Drive into the Project
folder can be done in two ways
1. Right clicking in the offline location and choose

New Drive
2. Mark the location in offline and select New Drive
in the Insert menu.
When the frequency converter Power Size and Voltage
range corresponds with the Low Harmonic Drive

4.1.10 Folders
Illustration 4.9
File Folder
Is a folder for storing files belonging to the Project. These
4 4 files can be in any format, Word documents, PDF files etc.
Inserting a file folder in offline can be done in two ways:

1. Right clicking on the location and choose New
File Folder.
2. Mark the offline location and select File New
Folder under Insert, on the main menu bar.
Illustration 4.7
Alternatively, select Insert on the menu bar, then New, and Illustration 4.10
then Drive, Folder or File Folder:
Parameter Folder
Is a folder for storing parameter settings temporary or for
documentation purposes. The folder can contain a single
parameter, subgroup, parameter group or the entire
parameter database.
Inserting a parameter folder in offline can be done in two

ways:
1. Right clicking on the frequency converter or
softstarter and choose New Parameter Folder.
2. Mark the frequency converter or softstarter and
select File Parameter Folder under Insert, on the
main menu bar.
Illustration 4.8
Folder Illustration 4.11

Is a group of frequency converters and/or softstarters
forming part of a machine or of a system. Folders are used
for organising a large system into several smaller systems.
Inserting a folder in offline can be done in two ways:

1. Right clicking at the Project or an existing folder
and choose New Folder.
2. Mark the Project or an existing folder and select
New Folder under Insert, on the main menu bar.

Scope Folder
Is a folder for diagnostic purposes analysing the behavior
of one or several parameters by visualising as a curve(s).
Illustration 4.12
Inserting a scope folder in offline can be done in two
ways:
1. Right clicking on the location and choose New
Scope Folder.
2. Mark the offline location and select Scope Folder
under Insert, on the main menu bar.
4 4
4.1.11 Sorting
The Danfoss VLT Drives products listed in the Network or Address (communication address)
Project is per default sorted according to the Folder name.
Additionally it can be sorted according to the:
Power Size
Voltage
Series
Software Version
130BT830.10
Illustration 4.13
The products are sorted clicking on one of the six options

in the sorting bar.

Set-up of Communication VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
5 Set-up of Communication
5.1 How to Establish Communication

Data communication between a PC and the frequency
converter(s) and Softstarter can be established via a
hardwired connection. The hardwired connection can be
via the standard built-in RS-485 or USB port. If the MCA101
or MCA121 fieldbus option is mounted in the frequency
5 5 converter(s), the connection can be obtained via a Profibus
Master Class 2 connection (MSAC 2) or an Ethernet based
network. The Softstarter can only be connected through a
USB cable.
The USB interface socket is controlled by the Microsoft

operating system providing plug-and-play capabilities by
allowing devices to be connected and disconnected using
hot swapping. Connecting a frequency converter using Illustration 5.1
USB MCT 10 Set-up Software will automatically add on to
the bus list.
The communication framework part of MCT 10 Set-up

Software is handling the control of the fieldbusses. It
provides enhanced capabilities allowing multiple
concurrent fieldbus communication. Several fieldbusses can
be configured and combined in the same Network within
MCT 10 Set-up Software. If several fieldbusses are created
with the same type, please make sure they are configured
with different scan ranges. Illustration 5.2
Starting MCT 10 Set-up Software the first time after instal-

lation the non plug-and-play networks must be manually From the fieldbus configuration dialog non plug-and-play
configured from the fieldbus configuration dialog. This is fieldbusses can be added, removed or reconfigured from
available from the standard Windows Control Panel or the installed list.
from the 10 Network.
If the installed fieldbus list is updated from the Windows
Control Panel while MCT 10 Set-up Software is running the
user needs to refresh the bus list by right clicking on
Network.
For MCT 10 Set-up Software to indicate the available

frequency converter(s) on the non plug-and-play
fieldbusses the user manually has to scan the network for
active frequency converters. The scanning is available from
a right click on the appropriate fieldbus.

5.2.1 Serial Configuration
When using a RS-485 converter as the Advantech ADAM

converter, MCT 10 Set-up Software will indicate online
frequency converter(s) available on the serial bus after
scanning the bus.
The bus can be configured from the Serial fieldbus configu-

ration dialog box or by right-clicking the appropriate serial
bus.
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Illustration 5.3
5.2 RS-485 Data Communication

The majority of Danfoss Drives products have the FC
protocol as standard RS-485 data communication.
Communication from a PC can be established via RS232 to
RS-485 converters or via USB to RS-485 converters.
Illustration 5.5
The COM port number must be set to the appropriate one

used. When using USB to RS-485 converters, the actual
comport number can be identified from the Device
Manager part of the Windows Control Panel.
The Baud rate, Parity and the number of Stop bits must
match the settings in the frequency converter.
The Fieldbus scanning range should be set to the available

Illustration 5.4 addresses only to limit the time scanning for active
frequency converters.
All frequency converters are default set to 9600 baud, but Reset to default bottom restores the Line settings and
can also be configured to 300, 1200, 4800, 19200, 38400, Fieldbus scanning to factory configuration values.
57600 or 115200 baud. The serial configuration is always
configured with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and even parity.
NOTE
Choose a relevant scan range. It takes too much time to
scan all available addresses (1-126).
Using the VLT FC 100, FC 200 and FC 300 series: FC Drive
MC Protocol (8-30 "FC Drive MC) is required for correct
functionality. The parameter is only available from the LCP.
Illustration 5.6

The Response Timeouts and Retransmissions are settings

editable for performance optimization, but should normally
not be changed.
Reset to default bottom restores the Protocol settings to

factory configuration values.
Illustration 5.8
5 5
The bus must be added and configured from the Fieldbus
Configuration dialog. If the bus is already added to the
Network, it can be reconfigured by right-clicking on the
appropriate Softstarter serial bus.
Illustration 5.7
The COM port number must be set to the appropriate one
used. The actual comport number can be identified from
the Device Manager part of the Windows Control Panel.
The FC-MC Protocol are settings editable for performance

optimization, but should normally not be changed. The Baud rate, Parity and the number of Stop bits must
match the settings in the Softstarter.
Reset to default bottom restores the Protocol settings to

factory configuration values. Reset to default button restores the General settings and
Fieldbus scanning to factory configuration values.
5.3 Softstarter
5.4 Profibus DP-V1 Data Communication
Setting up connectivity to the MCD 500, requires the USB
communication module mounted on the Softstarter. To setup a Profibus DP-V1 communication, the MCA101
Communication from a PC can be established using a Profibus option module is required. Communication from a
standard A B male to male USB cable connected to the PC using Profibus DP-V1 can be established using a
USB communication module. If the PC is equipped with Profibus PCMCIA card or a card installed in the PC. The
more than one USB port or a USB HUB, several Softstarters Profibus cable from the frequency converter is connected
can be connected. to the 9-pin sub D socket connector located on the card.
5.3.1 Serial Configuration
All Softstarters are default set to 9600 baud, but can also
be configured to 300, 1200, 4800, 19200, 38400, 57600 or -V -V
115200 baud. The serial configuration is always configured
with 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity. -V -V
Illustration 5.9

The following Master class 2 cards are currently supported
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from Siemens:
CP 5411
CP 5511
CP 5512
CP 5611
CP 5613
CP 5614
CP 5711
(Also consult the Siemens website for latest supported
5 5
Illustration 5.10
cards for PCs.)
NOTE With the Parameters allowed per telegram dropdown it is

16 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface, covers more possible to configure the number of requests to be
details about setting up the Simatic Manager. associated within a multitelegram. The standard allows up
to 40 telegrams to be associated.
NOTE
Connectivity via Profibus DPv1 to a FC 302 utilizing the Increasing the value improves the Profibus communication
Profibus Converter MCA114 with option firmware version performance but be aware not all Danfoss frequency
2.03 is not possible from MCT 10 Set-up Software. It is converters support this.
advised to use the serial or USB bus.
From the dropdown the following three options are
5.4.1 Profibus DP-V1 Configuration possible to select
When using a Profibus interface card with the associated Maximum speed (default configuration). Handles
driver installed, MCT 10 Set-up Software will indicate the association automatically and adapts the
online frequency converter(s) available on the specific number of telegrams for each frequency
Profibus after scanning the bus for active drives. converter according to the series. Can be used in
Profibus networks containing both old and new
The bus can be configured from the Fieldbus Configuration Danfoss VLT Drives products.
dialog or from right click on the appropriate Profibus bus. Conservative. Associates always 10 telegrams
within a multitelegram. This option is useful
The Board number must be set to the appropriate one communicating only old products such as the
used. FCD 300, FCM 300, FC 100, FC 200, and FC 300 all
derived series.
The Fieldbus scanning range should be set to the available Single request. Only one request per telegram.
addresses only to limit the time used for scanning active
frequency converters.
5.5 USB Data Communication
Reset to default bottom restores the Hardware settings Danfoss frequency converters in the FC 100, FC 200 and FC
and Fieldbus scanning to factory configuration values. 300 series are standard equipped with a USB port.
Communication from a PC can be established using a
standard A B male to male USB cable connected to the
frequency converter. No extra hardware or bus configu-
ration is required. If the PC is equipped with more than
one USB port several frequency converters can be
connected. The USB bus will in MCT 10 Set-up Software
automatically be add on to the Network bus list.

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When the USB cable is disconnected, the frequency

converter connected via the USB port will be removed Illustration 5.12
from the Network bus list.
NOTE Frequency converter types without any IP configuration

A USB bus has no address-setting capacity and no bus uses per default its Auto IP Class B address, which is
name to configure. Connecting more than one frequency 169.254.yy. xx, with yy.xx corresponding to the last two
converter through USB, the bus name will be auto segments in the MAC address. Several uncommissioned
incremented in the MCT 10 Set-up Software Network bus frequency converters without any IP configuration can be
list. scanned on the same network. MCT 10 Set-up Software
Connecting more than one frequency converter through a will signal a warning when identifying a frequency
USB cable often causes computers installed with Windows converter(s) with the Auto IP address, requiring the user to
XP to throw an exception and crash. Therefore it is advised setup the IP configuration.
only to connect one frequency converter via USB to the
PC. Configure is used to assign the frequency converter a static
IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway or to setup using
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) lookup.
5.6 Ethernet-TSC Data Communication
To setup an Ethernet-TSC (Transparent Socket Channel)
communication, the MCA121 option module is required
within the frequency converter. Communication from a PC
can be established using a standard Ethernet cable
connected to the frequency converter.
5.6.1 Ethernet-TSC Configuration
Ethernet-TSC bus is scanned using ADDP (Advanced Digi

Discovery Protocol). The protocol does not require an IP
Port number and IP scan range. It is capable of identifying
frequency converters even without an IP address
configured and in this case it is identified based on the
MAC address.
All active frequency converters scanned from the Ethernet

Illustration 5.13
bus are listed in the Drive Discovery and Configuration
dialog when pressing the Scan button.
Scanning a bus, all active frequency converters are per

default identified. It is possible by using a corresponding
offline frequency converter to read or write to a single

drive without requiring the time for MCT 10 Set-up Through the Ethernet-TSC fieldbus it is possible from MCT
Software to scan and identify all frequency converters. The 10 using a Wink function to blink with the MS, NS1 and
user opens the project file or manually creates the offline NS2 LEDs located on all Danfoss Ethernet based fieldbus
frequency converter and configures the connection options.
properties. Right click on the offline frequency converter
and choose to read or write to the it without scanning the Winking can be started/stopped by right clicking on a
bus. frequency converter from the Ethernet network and
choose Start winking or Stop winking. On the Ethernet
NOTE based fieldbus option the winking is recognized with all
Identification of frequency converters utilising the three LEDs blinking orange with 1 Hz interval. There is no
Ethernet/IP option MCA 121 is possible only from option limitation in the number of frequency converters winking
and the duration winking.
firmware version 1.03 or newer. Using options with
firmware versions earlier than 1.03, 12-89 Transparent 5 5
Socket Channel Port must be configured to 0 to avoid
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option from stop operation.
5.6.1.1 Remote Connectivity
When scanning through different subnets or remote via a

VPN tunnel, it is advised not to utilize the ADDP protocol
but to use an IP Range. When scanning using an IP Range,
the Ethernet telegrams are transmitted as traditional
TCP/IP packages which are always routed out in a router,
switch or manage switch without requiring any changes.
The disadvantage is an increased scanning time and
frequency converters without IP address configured will
not be identified.
To scan using an IP Range it is required to configure the IP
start address, IP end address and the Transparent Socket
Channel Port (12-89 Transparent Socket Channel Port), which
is factory default 4000 in the frequency converter.
Illustration 5.15
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Be aware it can take up to 30 seconds from starting or

stopping the winking until the option respond.
Illustration 5.14
5.6.2 Wink Drive
During a commissioning process of a system containing

several frequency converters, it can be time consuming to
physically locate a frequency converter based on the MCT
10 Set-up Software project. Especially if they are not
equipped with a LCP.

Parameter Handling VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
6 Parameter Handling
Regional Settings is configurable for International 50Hz or

North America 60Hz settings. These discriminate mainly
6.1 Set-up between horse power, kW and voltage level. The following
This chapter explains how to control a frequency converter screen shot shows an example of regional settings for a
using the MCT 10 Set-up Software. After starting the MCT VLT 2800 frequency converter.
10 Set-up Software, the main window looks like this:
Connection means the fieldbus used between the PC and
the frequency converter associated with the address to
communicate. The specific fieldbus type is available from
the drop down menu.
6 6
Illustration 6.1
Insert a new drive, folder or file folder by selecting the

Project icon with a right-click on the mouse. Alternatively,
select Insert on the menu bar, then select New, then Drive,
Folder or File Folder.
Drive refers to the type of frequency converter you wish to

set up. Inserting a frequency converter will bring up the Illustration 6.3
drive selector window.
Once the new frequency converter is added in the Project

folder, the drive icon is selectable to display the database
information as entered above:
Illustration 6.2
The New Drive window consists of four main parts; Name,

Drive Identification, Regional Settings and Connection. All
parts are mandatory to be Fill in:
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Name is the name you want to identify the frequency

converter with. This can be any text/number combination. Illustration 6.4
Drive Identification is the information regarding the

frequency converter series, power size, options installed, The frequency converter(s) located in the offline project
software version and voltage level. The different selections folder are reconfigurable. Right click on the specific
are available from the drop down menus. frequency converter icon and choose Properties. The
Drives Properties dialog appears providing the possibility

to rename the frequency converter Name and reconfi- Operation and Display
guring the Connection Set-up.
Load and Motor
References and Limits
Inputs and outputs
Special functions
Serial communication
Technical functions
The generic folders can vary according to the type of

frequency converter selected.
Illustration 6.5
6 6
NOTE
The Connected Drive Information fields are empty until
accessing the online frequency converter represented by
the new frequency converter created offline. To view
information from the online frequency converter, refer to
the Read From Drive feature.
6.1.1 Parameter Folders
When you have set up a drive within the Project folder,

you can create new parameter folders within that drive.
Create a new Parameter Folder by right-clicking on the
Drive icon, then selecting New, then Parameter Folder. The
default name for the new parameter folder will be New Illustration 6.7
Folder 1, New Folder 2, etc.
The contents of the generic folders are fixed, and comprise

the parameters relevant to the frequency converter type
selected. The ID, name and settings of these parameters
Illustration 6.6 become visible in the Right View, with a left-click on the
generic folder icon or name in the Left View.
6.1.2 Custom Parameter Folders
You can give the new parameter folder the desired identity
using the Rename function, accessible by right-clicking on
the New Folder icon.
6.1.3 Generic Folders
When a new drive is set up according to drive, it will take

Illustration 6.8
the form of a folder named by the user, containing an All
Parameters folder, which comprises a series of inner folders
with generic names. These generic names cannot be
changed or personalised, i.e. there is no rename function
for these folders. The generic folders within most
frequency converters are as follows:

6.1.4 Display Options Large icons
Small icons
Display Options By selecting View in the main menu bar, a
range of display options are presented. The user can The Right View display can be presented in the
form of a List of folders and elements
choose to display or hide the Toolbar and the Status Bar.
The user can also select the desired form of the Right The Right View display can present Details of
View: Network and Project elements
6 6
Illustration 6.9
The final four display options (Large icons, Small icons, List
and Details) are also accessible by clicking on the toolbar,
options 8 through 11 from the left.
Illustration 6.10
Illustration 6.11
6.1.5 Parameter View Settings
You can apply the chosen parameter view settings Select the option to apply and click OK to activate that
described above to subfolders, to an entire project, or to option.
the entire application, i.e. all MCT 10 Set-up Software
folders in Network or Project mode.
6.1.6 Parameter Grid Settings
Right-click on the parameter cell or set-up column then For outside work in sunshine it can be difficult to
select Apply Parameter View Settings. Alternatively, select distinguish between on- and offline view, using the default
Apply Parameter View Settings under Tools on the main color settings. From the Options menu Online Parameter
menu bar. The following pop-up will appear: Grid Settings, the online parameter list can be customized
in the background color to easy distinguish between on-
and offline in any environment.

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Illustration 6.12
6 6
The Restore Default button sets the online background to maintaining an overview of the drive, without becoming
default color. confused by irrelevant parameters.
Filters can be applied to the parameter set-ups, which are
Clicking on the button with the three dots () opens a displayed in the Right View when highlighting a generic
standard true color picker. folder in the Left View, i.e. one of
Operation and Display

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Load and Motor
References and Limits
Inputs and outputs
Special functions
Serial communication
Technical functions
The parameters displayed in the Right View are presented
in a series of columns, containing ID, parameter name, four
set-ups, units and factory set-up.
Illustration 6.13 Each set-up can be hidden by removing it. This is done by
selecting the set-up in the parameter view and then
selecting the remove menu. Changes made to the
Basic colors can be selected from the left view were the removed set-up are still stored inside the MCT 10 Set-up
right one offers the possibility to fine-tune. The color is Software and can be displayed again by selecting
displayed in the Color Solid box associated with the RGB Customize Columns.
code. By adding or removing columns the user can decide which
information he wants to view.
Both the basic and the fine-tuned colors can be
customized for later usage via the Add to Custom Colors
button.
6.2 Filters
The MCT 10 Set-up Software can be configured by view
filters to display parameters in a special way or to display
parameters of interest. This is a powerful tool in

Illustration 6.14
6 6 The actual view can also be made valid for the complete adjust his view setting quickly for parts or the complete
Project or for the Folder only. This allows the user to Project.
Illustration 6.15
Another flexible way to adjust the display is via the Filter

function.
Illustration 6.16
By selecting Change Parameters, the number of parameters

displayed is reduced to 5 Parameters in this example.

6.2.1 Parameter Filters
To find the Parameter Filter dialog:
Right-click on any column in Right View, then select Filter

Parameter.
6 6
Illustration 6.17
Illustration 6.18

current session. Right-click on any parameter column in

the Right View, and then select the Filter Parameter
option. Under Filter By, the user can then mark Changed
Value and the display will show only those parameters
which have been changed during the current session.
6.2.5 All
To display all parameters in the Right View, following a

filtering which has hidden some of the parameters, right-
click on any parameter column in the Right View, and then
Illustration 6.19 select the Filter Parameter option. Under Filter By, the user
can then mark All, and the display will show all
parameters.
6 6 6.2.2 Read Only

6.2.6 Filter By Group
In the Right View showing details of parameter set-ups, the
user can select the Read Only filter to display those To display only parameters from a particular group or
parameters which are read only and cannot be changed by groups in the Right View, the user can right-click on any
the user. Right-click on any parameter column in the Right parameter column in the Right View, and then select the
View, and then select the Filter Parameter option. Under Filter Parameter option. Under Filter By Group, the user
Filter By, the user can then mark Read Only, and the can then mark the desired group or groups to be
display will show only those parameters which are read displayed and the Right View display will show only those
only. group(s).
6.2.3 Read & Write 6.2.7 Column Select
In the Right View showing details of parameter set-ups, the Select a column in the Right View by left-clicking on the
user can select the Read & Write filter to display those column title cell.
parameters which are read/write and can thus be changed
by the user. Right-click on any parameter column in the 6.2.8 Folder Select
Right View, then select the Filter Parameter option. Under
Filter By the user can then mark Read & Write, and the Select a folder in the Left View by left-clicking on the
display will show only those parameters which are read/ folder name or folder icon.
write, i.e. can be changed by the user.
6.2.9 Parameter Display
6.2.4 Changed
By selecting a parameter folder in the Left View you can
In the Right View showing details of parameter set-ups, the view the parameters in the Right View, including their ID
user can select the Changed Value filter to display those code, name and configuration details.
parameters which have been changed by the user in the

Illustration 6.20
6 6
6.2.10 Customize Columns
The user can rearrange the display of columns in the Right

View display by right-clicking on any column title, then
selecting Customize Columns.
Illustration 6.21
The Customize Columns window will be displayed and

there, the user can change the order of fields in the
display by highlighting a field, then selecting Move Up,
Move Down or Remove.

6.2.12 Read Only Parameters
A few parameters are read only, i.e. they provide data only
and cannot be configured by the user. Use the Filter
function to view which parameters are read only.
6.2.13 Factory Defaults
The parameter factory defaults are viewable by

Illustration 6.22 highlighting the parameter folder in the Left View,
whereupon the parameter details will be displayed in the
Right View. The factory defaults will be displayed in the
Set-up columns unless a user has changed the parameter
Removed columns are still stored in memory and can be
configuration. If the parameter configuration has been
retrieved into the Right View by highlighting the relevant
6 6 field name and selecting Add.
changed since factory supply, the factory defaults are
displayed in the Factory Set-up column.
6.2.14 Array Parameters - MCT 10 Set-up

Software
Parameters containing data in the form of an array are

displayed as a matrix in the Right View, where the rows of
the matrix are identified as ID.1, ID.2, etc. For example, in
the view below, array parameters 9-15 and 9-16 are
displayed over several entries as 915.1, 915.2, 915.3, and
916.1, 916.2, 916.3,. in the Right View below.
Illustration 6.23
6.2.11 Read/Write Parameters
The majority of parameters are read/write, i.e. they can be

configured by the user. Use the Filter function to view
which parameters are read/write.

6 6
Illustration 6.24

6.3 Special Parameters

6.3.1 Edit Set-up
The user can change parameter set-up by manually

entering new value(s) into the cells in the Right View.
Alternatively, the parameter set-up can be altered by
importing values from an active frequency converter, using
the Read From Drive function.
6.4 Parameter Edit

Parameters are organized into the same groups found on
the LCP of the frequency converter. A parameter can easily
be modified by simply double-clicking on the desired
6 6 parameter entry. If an entry cell is shaded in light grey it
means that it is read only, and cannot be modified.
Illustration 6.26
6.4.1 Inline Edit
In inline edit mode, MCT 10 Set-up Software displays only

the setting options available for a parameter. This works
faster but is recommended only for the experienced user,
since each possible setting is not followed by a detailed
description of the setting.
6.4.2 Dialog Based Edit
If you would prefer to have details of parameters available

whilst editing, use Dialog Based Edit. Parameter options,
Illustration 6.25 ranges and functions will be displayed whilst you edit the
parameters. You will automatically enter Dialog Based Edit
if you de-select Inline Edit.
The settings of a parameter are checked for correct value
upon their entry. If a parameter value is set to an illegal 6.5 Comparison of Parameters
value the MCT 10 Set-up Software displays an error.
Parameters can be edited in two different modes, dialog- Parameter settings can be compared to the parameter
based and inline. In dialog-based edit mode MCT 10 Set- settings in another frequency converter. Comparisons can
up Software will make a window pop up explaining the be made either to another frequency converter inside the
usages of the parameter. project or to an online frequency converter. The
comparison function is a powerful tool that evaluates
whether settings inside the frequency converter have been
changed, or checks if two or more frequency converters
have the same settings. The compare function is activated
by highlighting the desired frequency converter and
selecting Compare.

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Illustration 6.27
The compare window asks the user for a frequency

converter with which to make the comparison. This can be
an online frequency converter from the network, or it can
be a drive in the offline folder (Project folder).
Illustration 6.28
The result of a comparison can be stored in an ASCII text

file for documentation or for subsequent import into a
spreadsheet.
It is possible to compare all set-ups, or to compare one

set-up against another. The result of a comparison could
look like this:
Illustration 6.29
6.6 Read Frequency Converter Database

In the event that the MCT 10 Set-up Software database
information is outdated, for example when a frequency
converter newer than the software version is introduced to
the network, the MCT 10 Set-up Software database can be
updated either by download from Internet or when this is
not possible, by reading from the frequency converter
itself.

When the MCT 10 Set-up Software database for a will display settings identical to the Connected Drive
frequency converter is outdated, the frequency converter Information.
icon will be displayed with a red line through it and the
Database Information cells will display the message Not In addition, the parameter settings will be displayed in
supported, as shown: capital letters.
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Illustration 6.30 Illustration 6.33
The database can be updated either by right clicking on

the frequency converter icon and select Download Drive
6.7 View Changelog
Info or by clicking on the Download Drive Info button When configuring a frequency converter, Active Filter or
below the Database Information. Softstarter from the Project, it is possible to view the
changelog containing the changes made by the user only
or the changes made including the dependant parameters.
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Changes made by the user only can be read out by right

clicking All Parameters and choosing Minimal changeset.
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Illustration 6.31
The following message will appear. To read from the

frequency converter select Yes and reading from the
frequency converter will commence.
Illustration 6.34
Illustration 6.32
Changes made including the dependant parameters can

When reading from the frequency converter is complete, be read out by right clicking All Parameters and choosing
the frequency converter icon will no longer have a red line compare parameters with default values.
through it and the Database Information in the Right View

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6.8 Read Drive Operation Status
The frequency converter can be in two different operations
conditions Auto On or Off, which can be monitored via the
LCP or MCT 10 Set-up Software. From MCT 10 Set-up
Software the actual operation status can be monitored
when clicking on a frequency converter located in the
Network. The Refresh status button is used to update the
status information. Parameters can only be written to
frequency converters in operation status Off.
6 6
Illustration 6.35
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Illustration 6.36

Read/Write between MCT 10 S... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
7 Read/Write between MCT 10 Set-up Software and Frequency

Converter
7.1 Reading and Writing Parameters

Parameter settings can be read from or written to an 7.2.1 Read From Drive Settings
online connected frequency converter. The options for
reading from or writing to parameters are manifold. Select the desired options for reading from an active
One single set-up value can be read/written. frequency converter, which will then become applicable for
All four set-ups of a parameter can be read/written. all reading from frequency converter(s).
A group of parameters can be read/written and so on.
Include Factory Set-up
The user performs reading or writing by selecting the If this option is selected, the factory set-up data (i.e.
value(s) to be read/written and then selecting the Read default values) will be included in the data read from the
From drive or Write to drive menu. frequency converter. The factory set-up is not always
7 7 You can select

standard, it can be changed, and therefore this can be a
useful option when needing to check the actual default
values.
A single parameter in the Right View
All Parameters in the Left View

Set-ups
One group of parameters in the Left View, e.g. Select whether you wish to read only visible set-ups or
Load and Motor group wish to read all set-ups.
and the Read from drive and Write to drive functions will
apply to the whole selection. Compatibility Errors
If the field device software is not exactly identical with the
MCT 10 Set-up Software version of the device, this is
7.2 Read/Write Settings where you can specify what level of compatibility is
acceptable. You can choose to Ignore All Errors, i.e. ignore
Access a range of functions by selecting Options on the
all compatibility errors.
main menu bar:
Alternatively, if this is unacceptably broad, you can choose
Ignore Drive Major Version Errors to restrict the acceptable
compatibility errors to those occurring in a major software
version. Minor version differences such as v3.1 to v3.4 will
be ignored, but major version differences such as v3.1 to
v4.1 will not be accepted.
Save as Default Settings

Selecting this option will activate the above settings for all
reads from frequency converter.
Illustration 7.1

7.2.3 Communication Fault Tolerance
Here you can set up the number of communication faults

tolerable before breaking off the connection. The default
Number of Failures value is 0 or 1, which in practice is
usually too low a fault tolerance for smooth communi-
cations, i.e. the connection will constantly be cut off.
For normal operating conditions, set Number of Failures to

3 to achieve reasonably smooth communications. For
operating conditions where the electrical noise level is
high, or where the standard of the installation is low, set
Number of Failures to 5.
Illustration 7.2 7 7
7.2.2 Write to Drive Settings
Select the desired options for writing to an active Illustration 7.4

frequency converter, which will then become applicable for
all writing to frequency converter(s).
7.3 Connection Properties

To read or write between on- and offline frequency
converter(s), the connection properties must be correct
configured in the offline project. If the fieldbus do not
refer to one available in the Network tree, MCT 10 will not
be able to identify the online frequency converter.
The fieldbus can be reconfigured by right clicking on the

offline project and choose Properties.
Illustration 7.3

7 7
Illustration 7.5
From the Drives Properties dialog, the fieldbusses added

to the Network tree can be configured in the Fieldbus
dropdown.
7.4 Read From Drive

Values can be read from an active frequency converter by
right-clicking on the desired selection (in this example a
parameter column title in the Right View), then selecting
Read from drive.
Illustration 7.6
Once Read from drive is selected, the software accesses the information) with the online device, i.e. Connected Drive,
online device and the Drive Check window pops up, as in the following example:
showing the compatibility of the properties of the offline
Project drive (where the properties are based on database

Illustration 7.7
The colour codes indicate the level of compatibility

between the theoretical Project Drive and the actual
Connected Drive, for each property.
7 7
In the Drive Check pop-up you can select one of three
options: Cancel, Continue, or Update drive from connected.
Cancel will stop the Read From Drive process, for example
if the level of compatibility between Project drive and
Connected drive is unacceptably low.
Continue will activate the Read From Drive process to show
the properties of the connected frequency converter.
Update drive from connected will activate the Read From
Drive process, deleting the data in the Project drive and
replacing it with the data from the Connected drive.
NOTE
The Update drive from connected selection will cause all
information stored in the Project Drive to be deleted and
then replaced in the Read From Drive process. If you wish
to retain the information entered into the Project Drive,
Continue is the appropriate selection.
Once the Read From Drive process is completed, the

display shows details of both the Connected Drive
Information and the Database Information.
Illustration 7.8

7.5 Write to Drive

Values can be written to an active frequency converter by
right-clicking on a parameter column title in the Right
View and then selecting Write To Drive.
Illustration 7.9
7 7
Alternatively, access Read From Drive and Write To Drive
by selecting Communication in the main menu:
Illustration 7.10
Another flexible way to adjust the display is via the Filter

function.
7.6 Views
The MCT 10 Set-up Software can be configured by view Just by selecting Change Parameters, the number of
filters to display parameters in a special way or to display parameters displayed is reduced to 5 in this example.
parameters of interest. This is a powerful tool when
wanting to maintain an overview of the frequency
7.7 Scan
converter, without becoming confused by irrelevant
parameters. Only the USB fieldbus is automatically scanned when a
Each set-up can be hidden by removing it. This is done by frequency converter is connected to the PC. For all the
selecting the set-up in the parameter view and then none plug-and-play fieldbusses, it is required manually to
selecting the remove menu. Changes made to the scan the bus for active frequency converters.
removed set-up are still stored inside the MCT 10 Set-up
Software and can be displayed again by selecting
7.7.1 Scan Configuration
"Customize Columns".
By adding or removing columns the user can decide which
Enter the preferred scan settings by right-clicking on
information he wants to view.
SerialCom and then selecting Configure Driver.
The actual view can also be made valid for the complete
Adding a Standard bus RS-485 or Profibus to the Network
Project or for the Folder only. This allows the user to
tree, the scan range is per default configured to scan the
adjust his view setting quickly for parts or the complete
entire address range. The Ethernet-TSC bus is added using
Project.
the current IP address settings.

The fieldbus scan range can be configured in three ways: There are two ways to stop polling, for example to freeze
and analyse a particular moment:
Right click on the fieldbus icon in the Network
tree and select Configure Bus
1. Select Stop Polling under Communication on the
Mark the fieldbus icon in the Network tree and
main menu bar
select Configure under Communication on the
main menu bar. 2. Select Stop Polling from the toolbar
Open the Fieldbus Configuration dialog, right

clicking on the Network icon and select Add/
Remove/Configure Busses or from the Windows
Control Panel. Illustration 7.13
Resume polling in two ways:
1. Select Resume Polling under Communication on

Illustration 7.11
the main menu bar.
7.7.2 Scan Network

2. Select Resume Polling from the toolbar:
7 7
A fieldbus can scanned in three ways:
Illustration 7.14
Right click on the fieldbus icon in the Network

tree and select Scan Bus for active frequency
converters.

select Scan/Refresh under Communication on the
main menu bar.

select the Scan icon on the toolbar.
The Scanning for Drives window will pop up, and will
indicate the progress of the scan:
Illustration 7.12
7.8 Poll
When in Network mode, MCT 10 Set-up Software will
automatically poll the parameters in the Right View to
continuously update their status to reflect live operation.

Saving Data VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
8 Saving Data
8.1 Network and Project Folders 8.3 How to Save Data

It is important to note the difference between Network 8.3.1 Save Changes to a Hard Disk
and Project folders in the Left View.
To record online changes to a hard disk, select the relevant
Through the Network folder the user gains access to device in the Network folder. Right-click on the device and
physical devices operating in the field. Here the user can select Copy.
configure the physical frequency converters just as if he Select the Project folder, right-click and select Paste.
were configuring them on the LCD panel of the device. Then select File from the main menu bar, and select Save
Configuration changes made in the Network folder are As.
therefore saved only in the physical device in the field. The The user can then save the device file under the desired
Network folder contains online data. title into a directory on his hard disk.
The Project folder contains those data saved to the users 8.3.2 Save a Project
hard disk, remote from the field. The Project folder
therefore contains offline data.
8 8
Save a project by selecting File from the main menu bar,
then Save. Alternatively, select the Save icon on the
NOTE toolbar, the third icon from the left.
Changes made in the Network folder are not automatically
saved to the Project folder. That is, the user must actively Include Drive Information
save changes to his hard disk. If a project file is open including a firmware version not
supported by MCT 10, it cannot be open. Including the
frequency converter information in the project file, makes
8.2 Changing the Set-up of a Device in the it possible to open in other MCT 10 installations without
Field having the firmware installed. Opening the project file, the
frequency converter information is updated similar to:
In order to change settings for a field device, the user
opens the Network folder and selects the relevant device.
The configuration window will pop up, showing where the Selecting Update Drive Support under Tools on
the main menu bar.
user sets the scan range, scans for frequency converters
and finds the device he is seeking. Downloading the frequency converter
information from an online frequency converter.
The user can stop polling by selecting the stop icon on the The frequency converter information is per default saved in
tool bar, and then make changes to settings directly in the the project file. From Project properties under Options on
set-up columns in the Right View. the main menu bar, the user can setup not the include the
frequency converter information in the project file.
At this point the changes will be implemented online in
the field device, but are not recorded elsewhere.

Saving Data VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
8 8
Illustration 8.1
8.3.3 Archive/Unarchive
Projects that include links to other documents, can store

not only the drives but also the linked files.
By selecting the Archive function the MCT 10 Set-up
Software generates a file that contains all frequency
converters and the linked files into a *.ssa File. If this file is
sent to other computers the user will get a copy of the
linked files on his computer.

SyncPos VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
9 SyncPos
9.1 SyncPos Handling

Illustration 9.1
The VLT 5000 and VLT 5000 FLUX series have a SyncPos
application option, which consists of a print card with
processor. This manual does not describe the SyncPos
functionality in detail. For detailed information please 9.2.2 Configuration
consult the separate SyncPos program manual.
Select the Configuration icon to view the available
MCT 10 Set-up Software can directly modify, read from and frequency converter configuration file in the Right View.
write to SyncPos files. SyncPos Files are stored within the Select the icon for the relevant frequency converter in the
MCT 10 Set-up Software files, and do therefore not require Right View to open a new editor (Cam Editor), which is
separate handling. used to change the SyncPos settings. Details of how to use
the editor are dealt with in the separate SyncPos manual.
When a VLT 5000 has a SyncPos option installed, the MCT
10 Set-up Software will display two icons upon selection of
the frequency converter: an All Parameters folder icon and
a separate icon for the SyncPos option. A group 7 series of
parameters is incorporated under All Parameters. The Illustration 9.2
group 7 parameters apply to SyncPos.
9 9
NOTE Once the desired settings are made, you can either
MCT 10 Set-up Software has not true support for SyncPos Compile (under Settings in the main menu) or Exit
application options version 1.xx and 2.xx. The Syncpos Program (under File in the main menu).
folder will be available due to the lag of functionality in
these initial versions. Upon selecting Exit Program, a window will pop up:
SyncPos Application Closed, providing you with two
options for how to save and exit, including an explanation.
9.2 Programs and Configuration File Select Read or Write. A Confirm SyncPos Write (or Read)
window will pop up, with two options for saving to the
Select the SyncPos icon and two more folders will become
SyncPos card. Mark the desired selection and select Yes or
visible. The SyncPos program consists of two main parts:
No. Upon selecting Yes, the information will be written to
Configuration file (*.cnf) and Program Files(s) (*.m). A
the frequency converter.
configuration file consists of a series of SyncPos
parameters which can be programmed. MCT 10 Set-up
Software can import or export SyncPos Configuration files. If Write to Drive is selected at the root of a frequency
If no Configuration file exists it can be set up. converter, the MCT 10 Set-up Software also writes the
SyncPos Files to the SyncPos options. If this function is
called, the MCT 10 Set-up Software warns the user for
9.2.1 Programs unattended stop of the SyncPos Card.
Programs can be inserted in the MCT 10 Set-up Software

Project folder. When a new SyncPos program is selected,
9.2.3 Import and Export of a Configuration
an untitled program is inserted in the SyncPos folder. The
File
program can be edited, written and exported just as in the
stand alone SyncPos program. If a SyncPos program To import a configuration file saved elsewhere, for
already exists it can be imported into the MCT 10 Set-up example in another project, to the SyncPos card, left-click
Software project. on the configuration file displayed in the Right View as
shown below.

Illustration 9.6
Illustration 9.3
To save your changes, select Read or Write to save

A window will pop up enabling you to select a configu- changes to the MCT 10 Set-up Software project or to the
ration file for import from your computer directory: frequency converter, respectively. Reading or Writing can
take some time.
9.2.5 Import and Export of Programs
To import a program to the SyncPos card, left-click on a

program displayed in the Right View as shown below.
9 9
Illustration 9.4
Select the desired file, click Open, and the file will be
Illustration 9.7
imported to the Configuration folder.
A window will pop up enabling you to find the desired

program for import in the computer directory.
Illustration 9.5
Export of configuration files is performed in the same

manner.
9.2.4 Edit and Save Configuration File Illustration 9.8
View and edit the content of the configuration file by

selecting it, whereupon the configuration editor will open. Select the desired program, click Open, and the program
will be imported to the Programs folder. The import is now
After editing is complete, close the SyncPos application complete.
and the following window will pop up:

9.2.6 Autostart To leave SyncPos, select Exit Program under File in the
menu bar:
If more than one program is stored in the Programs folder,
you can set one of them to start automatically when the
device is turned on.
In the Right View, select the program you wish to be the

start-up program, and then right-click to select Set As
Autostart. The program selected is thereafter indicated
with Yes in the Autostart column.
Illustration 9.11
As for editing of a configuration file, a SyncPos Application

Closed dialog box will pop up and you should select Read
Illustration 9.9
or Write according to the instructions in the box.
9.2.7 Source Code NOTE

9 9 If there are programs in the SyncPos card they will be
deleted without further warning.
Refer to SyncPos manual.
9.2.8 Edit Source Code
Double-click on the program icon in the Right View to

view and edit the source code.
Illustration 9.12
9.3 SyncPos Read From Drive

Read all parameters and SyncPos files from a frequency
converter to a project in one step by selecting Read from
Illustration 9.10 Drive. Select the root drive and then right-click to find
Read from Drive:
A range of editing operations are possible, described in

detail in the SyncPos manual.
9.2.9 Save and Exit Program
If you wish to save your work when editing is complete,

select Save under File in the menu bar. This will save the
changes to the program file opened from the MCT 10 Set-
up Software project.

CAUTION
Use this feature with caution. If incorrectly used, files on
the drive can be permanently lost. The following warning
will appear, explaining that files of the same name can be
permanently overwritten:
Illustration 9.13
Illustration 9.16
CAUTION
Use this feature with caution. Files in the project can be
permanently lost. The following warning will appear, Select the required settings. Then to write, select Yes. For
explaining that files of the same name will be permanently the above settings, the existing programs will first be
overwritten: deleted, and then the SyncPos Program Source Files will
be written to the frequency converter. Once the write is
complete, check the contents for the Network folder to
confirm that the Write to Drive was successful.
9 9
Illustration 9.14
If you select Yes, reading from the frequency converter will

commence, and Configuration Files and Programs from the
frequency converter will be saved to the Project.
9.4 SyncPos Write to Drive

Write all parameters and SyncPos files from a project to a
frequency converter in one step by selecting Write to
Drive. Select the root drive and then right-click to find
Write to Drive:
Illustration 9.15

Import of Files VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
10 Import of Files
10.1 Import of Older Dialog Files

For users working with VLT set-up software dialog, the files Files from DOS versions as well as Windows versions can
generated under these software packages can be imported be imported to the MCT 10 Set-up Software. Following a
into the MCT 10 Set-up Software. successful import, the MCT 10 Set-up Software places the
imported files in an imported files folder.
10 10
Illustration 10.1
Due to limitations in some of the former PC tools some

functionality is not importable. Functions such as
displaying changed values only, are not available in MCT
10 Set-up Software.

Printing VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
11 Printing
There are two options for printing from MCT 10 Set-up 11.1.4 Groups
Software: Print Project or Print Selected Folders.
Both options are located under File in the main menu bar. It is possible to print only selected parameter groups.
Alternatively, Print Project can be selected by right-clicking Select Groups >> the Print dialog box will expand to look
on the Project icon. Print Selected Folders can be selected like this:
by right-clicking on the icon for a folder within the Project.
If you wish to print parameter settings for an entire

project, select Print Project.
If you wish to print parameter settings for part of a project,
select Print Selected Folders
The following dialog box will pop up:
Illustration 11.1
Illustration 11.2
Set the options as follows.

Select which parameter groups to print.
11 11
11.1.1 Output Language
To return to the original unexpanded Print dialog box,
select Groups <<.
Select the desired print language from the list, which
appears by left-clicking on the default language displayed.
To print, select OK.
11.1.2 Changed Parameters
Select this option to print all parameters, or if you only

wish to print the parameters which have changed. Select
between parameters
Changed from default
Change from factory default
All parameters
Make the selection and press OK to print.
11.1.3 Options
Specify which set-up you wish to print.

Alarm, Warning and Fault Lo... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
12 Alarm, Warning and Fault Log Readout
From Version 2.0, MCT 10 Set-up Software supports the By selecting the + sign the view of the VLT 5000 is
feature of reading out the alarms, warnings and fault logs expanded. In this view the user has the active alarm/
of the online frequency converters. This allows the user to warning icon, which is represented by the double triangle
quickly locate alarms and warnings in the connected drive icon. The single triangle icon indicates no warning/alarms.
system, and investigate the fault log for previous trips. This
feature also allows the user to gather and store events in
the project file for later evaluation or the project file can
be sent to a remote specialist for further investigation.
Illustration 12.2 Active Alarms/Warnings
12.1 Localisation of Alarms and Warning

After a complete scanning of a Drive Network, the MCT 10
Set-up Software indicates if the connected frequency
converters have active warnings or alarms. Both warnings
and alarms are indicated by a ! sign in front of the drive Illustration 12.3 No Active Alarms/Warnings
icon. A missing ! indicates that no alarms or warnings are
present at the time the Network was scanned.
The picture below shows a small network with four drives, Selecting the active alarm/warning icon will split the right
where the VLT 5000 at address 6 has an active Alarm or view into three main areas:
Warning.

130BT674.10
Illustration 12.4
The alarms and warnings are displayed at the top of the

Right View. Both views consist of five columns. The first
two columns are the date and time of the PC at the time
12.2 Handling Alarms/Warnings in Project
the information was read from the frequency converter. Files
The third column is the Drives Operating Hours counter.
Before alarms/warnings and the fault loggings are stored
Column for is the code for the warning/alarm. For a more
into the Project File, the user has to enable this function in
detailed description of the code, please consult your
Operating Instructions for the particular frequency
MCT 10 Set-up Software. This is done under the main
menu Options Updating Alarms and Warnings. By simply
12 12
converter. The last column is the warning in clear text.
adding the checkmark, the MCT 10 Set-up Software now
In case of a trip the frequency converter stores the reason
automatically reads the alarms, warnings and fault
for the trip in a fault log buffer. The log consist of three
loggings at every read from/write to the frequency
values; code, value and time. When MCT 10 Set-up
converter.
Software reads the fault log it displays the PC's time and
date at the time where the log was read.
NOTE
Since the frequency converters do not have a built-in real
time clock, the actual time of when a fault occurs can only
be estimated. This requires that the user knows exactly the
total amount of time in which the frequency converter has
been disconnected, between the time the fault occurred
and the time the loggings were read.

Illustration 12.5
12.3 Handling the Alarms and Warning

Loggings
Every time the MCT 10 Set-up Software reads from or
12 12 writes data to a connected frequency converter the
loggings are updated. Since the frequency converter has
no real time clock built-in there is no way to evaluate if a
fault has occurred only once or if it has occurred twice or
more. Due to this behaviour in the frequency converter,
MCT 10 Set-up Software consequently stores active alarms
and warnings in the project file at each read/write Illustration 12.6
command. These functions ensure that no alarm is lost,
but can lead to a situation where one alarm has multiple
entries in the log. MCT 10 Set-up Software stores space for more than 200
alarms and warnings for each frequency converter in the
project. The loggings can be individual cleared. This is
done by entering the loggings you wish to clear, and
right-click with the mouse. Clearing the log only clears the
PC log, the frequency converters onboard information is
unaffected by this handling.

Illustration 12.7
12 12

Smart Logic Controller Plug... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
13 Smart Logic Controller Plug-in
From Version 2.13, MCT 10 Set-up Software supports the Smart Logic Controller Plug-in for the AutomationDrive series. This
feature enables the user to do very quick set-up of logical sequence programs by means of a graphical user interface,
instead of setting up each single parameter by hand.
Illustration 13.1
This plug-in is easy to use, and items can be added, just by frequency converter logically in any application. That is
performing a right-click in the sequence tree area. why Danfoss calls it a logic controller.
It is recommended to consult the AutomationDrives
Design guide to get a full overview of the Smart Logic
Makes the frequency converter act according to
your specific application
Controller features.
Standard feature
One of the great advantages of the built-in Logic Simple to programme
Condition Controller is its easy-to-use programmability.
Easy to correct
13 13 You can easily configure it without previous training and it
enables a host of advanced functionalities. Program via MCT 10 Set-up Software or LCP
The condition controller is a simple, but clever way to have

your frequency converter, motor and application work
together. The principle is this: The controller monitors a
pre-determined event. When the specified event occurs, it
performs a pre-determined act and starts monitoring the
next predetermined event and continues that way in up
to twenty different steps until it returns to step one
monitoring the first specified event.
The logic controller is able to monitor any parameter that

can be characterised as true or false. This includes
digital commands and also logic expressions, which allows
sensor outputs to determine the operation. Temperature,
pressure, flow, time, load, frequency, voltage and other
parameters combined with the operators >, <, =,
and and or forms logic expressions that controls the

Smart Logic Controller Plug... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
13.1.1 Components Simple to Configure
Comparators
Logic rules
Events
Actions
Illustration 13.2
13 13

Scope Function VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
14 Scope Function
14.1 Introduction 14.3 Activating the Scope

In many situations the use of viewing a parameter as a The Scope is inserted similar like a new Drive, Softstarter,
curve improves the way to diagnose and understand a Active Filer, Folder or File Folder, using the Insert menu or
system. Curves also provides the possibility to graphically by right clicking the mouse over the Project Folder, Drive
evaluate if a system is unstable e.g. PID loops. Folder, a regular Folder or a Drive.
Faults detectable within a short time (e.g. over current) can

be diagnosed by the use of the scope function and thus
be a valuable feature to the user.
14.2 Channel Types

The scope function provides two different channel types to
sample parameters:
PC Polling Channel the normal channel selected

were the PC-SW itself request the parameters
from the frequency converter. The Channel do
not have any time limitation, the buffer size is
user configurable and corresponds with the
number of samples. Fast sampling with accurate
sampling rate cannot be obtained because the
Windows operating system does not support real-
time extension.
Illustration 14.1
Drive Real Time Channel the second channel
type is only available in the FC 102, FC 202, and
FC 300 series. This type of channel uses an The Scope folder can be inserted at any place under the
internal 16kByte buffer located in the frequency Project, within a folder or under a Drive. There are no
converter. Preferable with requirements to high limitations related to the place were a scope is inserted. As
and precise sampling rates but limited in time soon as the Scope folder has been inserted it is being
due buffer size. It is required to set up a trigger visualised with the icon.
event for the frequency converter to start filling
14 14 up the buffer with samples.
Illustration 14.2

130BT786.10
Illustration 14.3
130BT792.10
14 14
Illustration 14.4
The default name for the Scope folder can be renamed via
the Edit menu or by right clicking on the icon and choose
Rename.
The first time the user select the Scope folder, MCT 10 Set-
up Software will pop-up the Add Channel dialog. From this
dialog, the frequency converter to measure, can be
selected among the ones available in the Network. Then
depending on the frequency converter series the user
must select the type of channel to collect samples from.

130BT794.10
130BT793.10
Illustration 14.7
Selecting one the available parameters in the Parameter list

Illustration 14.5 activates the Next bottom which updates the Add Channel
dialog to configure A/div (value/division). Setting a wrong
value is not critical. MCT 10 Set-up Software stores the
14.3.1 Adding Text Notes values, but they may not be shown within the visible area.
The value can be adjusted later to fit the level inside the
The user can insert additional text for later usage to each visible area without losing information.
scope folder such as the type of frequency converter
measured on, diagnostic help text, etc. Text notes are
added by right clicking on the Scope folder and choosing 130BT680.12
New Text Note. The default text can be changed by

right clicking on the Text note and choosing Rename.
Several Text notes can be added to the same Scope folder.
130BT802.10
Illustration 14.8
14 14 The Position number is vertical Zero line (on the Y Axis). If

Illustration 14.6 there are several signals on top of each other, it is useful
to have them plotted apart.
14.4 PC Polling Channel The Marker allows to differentiate the different curves in a
black and white printout. Each curve gets a marker as box,
The channel is supported by all Danfoss released frequency triangle, cross etc.
converters, Softstarter MCD500 and Active Filters. The radio
bottom PC Polling Channel is default enabled when the Color sets the colour of the curve.
frequency converter is selected within the Network- or
Project folder. All parameters available in the list are visible
by ID and Name and are automatically updated according
to the product.

The selection done by now, gives the following graph

window:
130BT503.12
Illustration 14.9
If further is needed, the user can insert an additional

channel by right-clicking the mouse cursor in the channel
box:
130BT502.12
14 14
Illustration 14.10

This will open the Add Channel dialog again, following the
same procedure like the previous channel insert.
Illustration 14.11
14.4.1 Additional Settings
The PC Polling Channel additional settings can be

configured by right-clicking on the Scope window, and
selecting Properties.
14 14
Illustration 14.12

14.4.1.1 General
The General tab holds four basic settings for the Scope:
1. Seconds per division (SEC/DIV)
2. Time Format
3. Buffer Size in samples
4. Polling Rate in milliseconds
Illustration 14.14
The Source is selected out of the channels that are

currently active.
The Level is the level for the source where the Trigger has
to be activated.
For Mode, there are two different modes, Auto and Normal.
With Auto the user will trigger the trigger automatically by
Illustration 14.13 pressing the Resume All button. This means that the
trigger line will be set to the time when the user pressed
the Resume button. Selecting Normal (Norm) the trigger is
The SEC/DIV sets the time base on the X-axis. The number activated when the level and the slope settings are
can be set between 0.0001 sec and 1.000.000.000 sec. fulfilled.
Time Format can be set to contain year, month, date, hour, The Scope sets if the value has to be rising (source value
seconds and milliseconds in eight different formats. goes from low values to higher values) or the slope has to
The Buffer Size is the number of data sets in the buffer. The be falling (source value goes from high values to low
number can be set to a number between 0 and 1.000.000. values).
The last of the General setting for the Scope is the Polling
Rate. Polling rate is the time in milliseconds between two
14.4.1.3 Cursor
samples. For systems with large inertia a low sampling
(small time between the samples) rate may be used, since The Style defines the functionality of the curser. 5 different
the value changes slowly. For systems with low inertia a cursors can be selected measuring on either on the X-axis,
high sampling rate is needed. Setting the Polling Rate to As Y-axis, both axes or delta values from the X-axe or Y-axe.
fast as possible, lets MCT 10 Set-up Software without a
fixed sample time between each sample. By doing so, MCT
The style contains five different possibilities:
Value XY - shows the time and value of each

14 14
10 Set-up Software does not control the actual time signal at the cursor location.
between each sample and this can lead to a high jitter
between two samples.
Value X shows the time alone.
Value Y shows the value alone.

14.4.1.2 Trigger Delta X - shows two cursors, and the time
between the two cursors are calculated.
A trigger is a functionality that allows only starting the Delta Y works like Delta X, but this time the
sampling of values when a certain value is reached. This difference between two levels is calculated.
will reduce the need for large buffer sizes. A trigger is also
Pointer Position defines the default position when a cursor
a valuable tool to see if values cross border where the
is inserted in the Scope.
frequency converter does not store any warnings.
Under the Trigger tab the Source for triggering, the Level
for activating, Mode and Slope for the trigger can be set.

14.4.2 Reconfigure Channel
130BT782.10
Often the same settings are used when measuring with
the PC Polling Channel on more than one frequency
converter. Those can be reused either by copying an
existing Scope folder or by reusing an existing one.
The scope folder connection properties can be

reconfigured for another frequency converter in the
Network by double clicking an added channel. In the
Reconfigure Channel dialog another frequency converter
located on the same or a different fieldbus can be
selected.
130BT803.10
Illustration 14.16
From the present example four channels can be

configured in the selection lists under the Logging source
column. All available parameters will be listed by
parameter name.
In the logging interval column, the sample rate for each

channel can be configured independently using the time
format HH:MM:SS:zzz.
The mode how to collect samples is configured through

the Trigger Event, Logging Mode and Samples Before Trigger.
From the present example the trigger is setup to be in
continuous mode, which will have the frequency converter
to read data into its internal buffer continuously. Samples
before Trigger can in this example be ignored.
130BT785.10
14.5 Drive Real Time Channel

The Drive Real Time Channel radio button can be selected if
the functionality is supported in the frequency converter
selected in the Network. By selecting the frequency
converter and Drive Real Time Channel, the scope
properties dialog will be shown. In this dialog it is possible Illustration 14.17
to set up a specific number of channels, depending on
what the actual frequency converter supports.
The Real Time Channel Trigger Event utilizes the Event
available from the Smart Logic Controller. The following
example explains the set-up of a trigger, which triggers the

collection of data in the frequency converter when the

motor speed exceeds a certain limit
Illustration 14.20
First it is required to set up a Comparator in the Smart
Logic Control in order to be able to have a trigger signal
when the motor speed exceeds a certain limit.
1. Select the Smart Logic group

2. Select a free available comparator not in use,
1310.0, and set it up to motor speed
3. Select Comparator operate 1311.0 to greater than
>.
4. Select Comparator Value 1312.0 to the needed
value.
5. Set up the trigger event in the Drive Real Time
Channel Properties dialog to Comparator 0, and
set the Logging mode to log once on trigger.
Illustration 14.21
Press OK to enable the set-up.
14.5.1 Additional Settings
The Drive Real Time Channel additional settings can be

configured by right-clicking on the Scope window, and
selecting Properties.
130BT783.10
Illustration 14.18
130BT796.10
14 14
Illustration 14.19
Illustration 14.22
Now MCT 10 logging can be started by pressing Start

(resume) Poll which opens the dialog to define the Real
14.5.1.1 Drive Real Time Channel Properties
Time log style.
Besides being able to reconfigure the settings made from
the Drive Real Time Channel Properties dialog, SEC/DIV and
the Time Format is configurable.
The SEC/DIV and Time Format functionality is similar the
one described for the PC Polling channel.

14.5.1.2 Appearance
Each channel name can be renamed adding the parameter

Illustration 14.24
ID as an example.
The Units/Div, Position, Marker and Color functionality is
similar the one described for the PC Polling channel.
Stop (Data Acquisition):
MCT 10 Set-up Software will stop collecting data and no
14.5.1.3 Cursor communication to the drive network while the Scope part
is active on the screen.
The functionality is similar the one described for the PC
Polling Channel.
14.5.2 Reconfigure Channel Illustration 14.25
Often the same settings are used when measuring with

the PC Polling Channel on more than one frequency Start (resume) all tracking:
converter. Those can be reused either by copying an Activates the tracking mechanism. MCT 10 Set-up
existing Scope folder or by reusing an existing one. Softwarestarts the readout of variables to the screen and
to the buffer. Variables are checked up against the trigger
The scope folder connection properties can be settings. If the buffer has been partially filled (use of the
reconfigured for another frequency converter in the Pause All Tracking button), MCT 10 Set-up Softwarewill
Network by double clicking an added channel. In the continue to fill data into the buffer.
Reconfigure Channel dialog another frequency converter
located on the same or a different fieldbus can be
selected.
Illustration 14.26
130BT804.10
Illustration 14.27
Pause All Tracking:

Deactivates the tracking. Buffer remains at its current state,
14 14 no new data are displayed. The buffer-pointer keeps its

current position.
Illustration 14.23
14.6 Communication Control

The toolbar of the Scope has four main buttons to control
the communication.
Start (Data Acquisition):

By pressing this button MCT 10 Set-up Software Scope will Illustration 14.28
start collecting the requested data from the drive Network.

Export to Excel
The export to Excel enables the user to have the scope
14.7 Additional Functionality data stored in a file which Microsoft Excel can open. A
Knowing the first four buttons in the scope menu bar save file dialog will appear, so the user can store the file in
allows the user to generate one or several curves. By an appropriate location.
selecting the Resume Poll button, MCT 10 Set-up
Softwarestarts tracing. To stop the tracing press the Stop
Poll button or Pause All Tracking. It will continue until the
buffer is filled (default 1000 samples). If the tracing stops
due to a filled buffer, the buffer has to be emptied before Illustration 14.32
a new trace can be activated. To clear the buffer and to
reset the Scope, the following two buttons are defined:
Zoom
Clear all buffer for the channel: The zoom functions allows the user to zoom in or out on
all axes or to zoom in within a box. Last one works using
the mouse left bottom to mark the start position, hold left
bottom in and drag down and release to bottom at the
appropriate position.
Illustration 14.29
By selecting the trace with: The buffer for this channel can
Illustration 14.33
be individually emptied
Illustration 14.34
Cursor
Used to add in one or two cursors to point out the actual
values on the curve(s) depending on the Properties config-
uration.
Illustration 14.30
Reset Scope
The reset Scope works in the same way in that it clears all
Illustration 14.35
14 14
buffers for the channel. The difference is that it clears all
buffers at once. This is more convenient if many channels
are activated at the same time, or if a new channel is
added to an existing track. Before new values can be
added to a track all channel buffers must be emptied,
sinceMCT 10 Set-up Software requires that all buffers have
the same amount of data.
Illustration 14.31

Update Drives Firmware Supp... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
15 Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT 10 Set-up Software
MCT 10 Set-up Software can be updated, regarding what on local disk drive. It is also possible to find video training
firmware versions of frequency converters are supported. material on this site for operating MCT 10 Set-up Software.
The updates must manually be downloaded from the

Danfoss web-site http://www.vlt-software.com for storage
Illustration 15.1
The update files can be installed without the user having The example in the illustration below visualises a version
administrator rights in Microsoft operating systems, which 2.00 of MCT 10 Set-up Software supporting offline the
has been a major disadvantage for standard users which firmware version 2.01 of FC 302. This file can be used by
were not allowed to install software on their computers the newer version 2.02 of MCT 10 Set-up Software.
(laptops). However, if a project file from the newer version 2.02 of
MCT 10 Set-up Software containing firmware version 2.51
of FC 302 cannot be opened or used offline by the legacy
15.1 Background Details version 2.00 of MCT 10 Set-up Software, since the firmware
MCT 10 Set-up Software project files are in principle is unknown.
having the same features as Microsoft Office Word. Newer
versions of MCT 10 Set-up Software can open legacy
version project files.
15 15

Illustration 15.2
When MCT 10 Set-up Software has been updated, project-

files saved as with newer version firmware can be opened
and used. This scenario is shown in the below example.
Illustration 15.3
15 15
To establish connectivity to a FC-202 with firmware version Start the MS Explore and open the path "C:
1.10, it is required to modify the MCT 10 Set-up Software \Program Files\Common Files\Danfoss Drives
drive database mapping to firmware version 1.05 as \SharedSource\"
reference.
Open the text file "ss_version_mapping.txt" in
Notepad by right clicking on the file and choose
Edit.
Change
"Series="FC-202",AOC="01.10",Database="01.10" to
Series="FC-202",AOC="01.10",Database="01.03"
Save and close the file

15.2 How to Find Out if MCT 10 Set-up

Software Has Been Updated
Finally MCT 10 Set-up Software can be checked in the
About box, regarding what updates the user has installed.
Also when contacting the hot-line support, system

information can be copied directly to the Windows
Clipboard.
Illustration 15.4
15 15

DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC ... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
16 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface
The MCT 10 Set-up Software Profibus DP-V1 fieldbus

plugin utilizes the Siemens SoftNet driver available from
130BT790.10
Step7, or alternatively Simatic NET, to establish connec-
tivity via the supported Master Class 2 cards like e.g.
CP5511 or CP5512. Be aware not to install the STEP7 Lite
version since it is not supporting the SoftNet driver!
Please make sure to use a certified Profibus DP-V1cable

and correct termination of the MCA101 Profibus option.
The following guide explains how to setup the PG/PC

Interface from default configuration in order to open the
Profibus connection from MCT 10 Set-up Software.
130BT789.10
Illustration 16.2
Station Parameters
The checkbox PG/PC is the only master on the bus should
only be set active if no PLC is active on the bus. Use the
Diagnostics described later to choose a valid Profibus
address.
Illustration 16.1 Network Parameters

Set the Transmission rate to the same baud rate as the PLC
if it is active.
Configure the Access Point of the Application to CP_L2_1
pointing to the Master Class 2 card used. Use DP as Profile and press OK to close the Properties
dialog.
Set the Interface Parameter Assignment Used corresponding
to the Master Class 2 card used. From the Set PG/PC Interface dialog press the button
Diagnostics to verify the Network- and Bus communi- 16 16
Press the button Properties to configure the Station- and cation.
Network Parameters.

DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC ... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
130BT791.10
Illustration 16.3
Press the button named Test to verify the Access path

and Network configuration. If a sharing violation is
detected, the Test will output an error message. When the
Test outputs successfully press the Read button to
Identify the active Profibus Nodes available on the
network. Make sure the address defined for the PG/PC
interface is not violating with an active node. From this
example it finds a Slave on address 2.
Close the PG/PC interface and start MCT 10 Set-up

Software. Right click on a Profibus and choose Scan for
active drives. MCT 10 Set-up Softwareshould identify the
same node IDs except the PLC if such one is available.
16 16

FC 102 and FC 202 Series Fu... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
17 FC 102 and FC 202 Series Functions
The Clock Features are grouped in two sub-levels:
17.1 New Features 1. Date and Time

2. Working days
In MCT 10 Set-up Software there is added special support
for some new features in the FC 10x series of frequency
converters.The following section describes how to access 17.1.2 Date and Time
and set these new features.
In the Date and Time dialog, the user can see three groups
of settings:
NOTE
Consult the FC 102 Design Guide for detailed functionality
of the frequency converters.
17.1.1 Clock Features
MCT 10 Set-up Software supports the clock features in FC

102, by means of intuitive dialogs, enabling the user to
set-up the clock features
17 17
Illustration 17.1
Display format on LCP

In this group the user can select how to get date and time Enable Clock Fault
presented on the local control panel on the FC 102. In If the clock is not set up, the frequency converter shows a
MCT 10 Set-up Software parameters Date and Time format specific warning. (Also MCT 10 Set-up Software shows
depends on PC Regional Options (Date and Time format). warning in Warnings folder). If the user does not want to
set up clock or can not set up clock then he probably also
Set Date and Time does not want to see this warning all the time. For that
In this group the user can actively select to change the case is the parameter Clock Fault. If Clock fault is enabled,
date and time in the FC 102 from the PC. Normally it the user can see this specific warning and if clock fault is
should be set to use the local PCs date and time, disabled then user can not see the warning.
connected. When the connected PCs time is in another
time zone, then it can be beneficial to set the date and Enable Clock Fault is checked - frequency converter is
time manually. showing warning.
Date and time will be changed in MCT 10 Set-up Software Enable Clock Fault is unchecked - frequency converter is
project file or in drive only when "Change" check box is not showing warning.
checked.
17.1.3 Working Days
Setting the date and time manually, this dialog appears.
In the Working days dialog, the user can easily define the
working days for time based actions.
Start of the week can be Monday or Sunday. The visual

Calendar will change.
Only 5 additional working days (dates) are allowed.
Only 15 additional non-working days (dates) are allowed.
Illustration 17.2
Daylight Saving Time Illustration 17.3

In this group the user can set the date and time for
daylight saving.
Please notice Additional working dates and non-working
Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States dates have year and must be updated every year.
at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of April. Time reverts to
standard time at 2:00 a.m. on the last Sunday of October.
In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time. In 17.2 Preventive Maintenance
17 17 the European Union, Summer Time begins and ends at
The intension of the preventive maintenance feature is to
1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). It begins
provide the users with the capability to plan periodic
the last Sunday in March and ends the last Sunday in
maintenance of both the frequency converter and other
October. In the EU, all time zones change at the same
technical equipment within the same plant. Preventive
moment.
maintenance should be seen as time based scheduling of
periodic checks that manually should be done.

In the right view grid, it is possible by means of double

clicking in the cells to activate dialogs to enter application
item, action and how the interval must be defined.
Illustration 17.4
The clock parameters (parameters in the Clock Functions have a possibility to define time of day and which day(s) of
folder) must be correctly programmed for Preventive the week, when the frequency converter automatically
Maintenance to function correctly. must perform a selected action.
If Preventive Maintenance item Date and Time is passed In this way the user doesnt have to execute the actions
then the line is marked as red. defined manually, instead the frequency converter
automatically does the job on the days needed.
Before writing new Preventive items to FC 102 do not
forgot to reset Maintenance Word (par 23-15). The programmed actions will be repeated on a weekly
basis. Additional working days and additional non-working
days can be programmed.
17.3 Times Actions
MCT 10 Set-up Software can by means of an intuitive user The clock parameters (parameters in the Clock Functions
interface, easily setup the possible time based actions folder) must be correctly programmed for Timed Actions to
supported in the FC 102. function correctly.
The purpose of Time-based Actions is to automate the Actions, which can be programmed, are the same as
frequency converter by giving the user the possibility to
define real-time controlled events. The basic idea is to
known from the SLC (Smart Logic Controller).
17 17

Illustration 17.5
By double clicking in the cells the dialogs are activated frequency converter output and on/off control
and the required data can then easily be entered. devices by means of using the two relays on the
Power Card.
17.4 Cascade Controller Extended Cascade Controller allows more devices

to be applied to the control circuitry and offers
The cascade controller is usable in pump applications additional cascade principles. It is available only
where multiple motors are used to control a common flow, in the FC 202 utilizing the MCO 101 option card.
level or pressure. By varying the speed of the motors,
variable speed control is provided for the system. This
Advanced Cascade Controller offers the cascade
principles similar to Extended Cascade, but allows
maintains constant pressure while eliminating pressure
additional devices to be applied to the control
surges, resulting in reduced system stress and quieter
circuitry. It is available only in the FC 202 by
operation.
utilizing the MCO 102 option card.
There are 3 versions of cascade controllers available in the

The add-on option cards MCO 101 and MCO 102 can be
frequency converter:
used to extent the number of pumps to be controlled by
Basic Cascade Controller is delivered as a part of the Basic cascade controller parameter group 25-**. More
the native software in the FC 102 and FC 202. It likely, MCO 101/MCO 102 is using the extended/advanced
can control speed of one device connected to the cascade controller available in parameter group 27-**.
17 17

Cascade Controller
Function
Basic Extended Advanced
Available relays, Power Card 2 2 2
Number of relays on option card - 3 8+31
Number of relays controlled by cascade controller 2 5 8
Basic functionality (all features, except the cells below left empty) yes yes yes
Master-slave yes yes
Alternating lead pump with one relay per pump yes (2) yes (5)2
Alternating lead pump with two relays per pump yes (2) yes (6)3
Alternating lead pump at staging or an internal4/external signal yes yes yes
Control of unequal sized pumps yes yes
Operation hours counter for relays yes yes yes
Operation hours counter for pumps yes yes yes
Table 17.1
1By using the MCB 105 relay card. Extended mode. Basic mode supports the Basic cascade
2Byusing Basic Cascade parameter group 25-**, just extend the controller, were Extended mode supports the Extended/
number of relays. Advanced cascade option MCO 101/MCO 102.
3Using 1 relays on control card + 8 on MCO 102 + 2 on MCB 105.
4Ex. Time of day etc. The MCT 10 Cascade Controller custom view is divided
into four tabs equivalent in both cascade modes:
The cascade controller can be configured in MCT 10 from
the plugin named Cascade Controller, supporting Basic and
Preconditions
Setup
System Optimizing
Service
Changes can be applied to one Setup with the Save additional fixed speed motors on and off. Staging motors
button to the offline project or directly to the online on or off is done cyclically in accordance with the relay on
frequency converter. The Cancel button restores all the time. This function assures equal use over time and
unsaved settings. eliminates concern about starting a seldom-used motor.
Two basic cascade modes are available.
17.4.1 Basic Cascade Controller
Allows the frequency converter to control up to 3 equal

size pumps, by varying the speed of the initial motor, in
response to system feedback signals, while staging
Basic Cascade Mode

Function
Motor alternation1 Basic Cascade
Number of relays controlled by cascade controller 2 2
Alternating lead pump with one relay per pump - yes(2)
Fixed lead pump - yes(2)
Alternating lead pump with two relays per pump
Alternating lead pump at staging or an internal/external signal
yes
yes
yes
yes 17 17
Table 17.2
1Motor Alternation is only available in the FC 202. NOTE
Basic Cascade Controller is configurable only from the
parameter group 25-**.

17.4.2 Preconditions
The preconditions tab contains the general setup required General Configuration
for the cascade controller to operate in an application. It
can also be used in general to setup the closed loop for
Setpoint and Feedback
other applications without the need for the cascade Digital Input
control. In the view the user can configure:
Illustration 17.6
17.4.3 General Configuration frequency to increase, when the feedback is greater than
17 17 Closed Loop is the configuration mode of the frequency

the setpoint reference. If the checkbox is disabled, the PID
is configured to normal control. Digital I/O mode and DI32
converter. Disabling the checkbox, 1-00 Configuration Mode is enabled.
is set to [0] Speed open loop. Enabling the checkbox, the
parameter will be set to [1] Closed loop.
Level Control configure the inverse mode of the PID

controller. Causes the frequency converter output

Setpoint and feedback unit type configures the pressure

unit for the closed loop setpoint and feedback. The
pressure unit can be defined in:
mbar
bar
Pa
kPa
m WG
Illustration 17.7 psi
Ib/in2
Enabling the checkbox, the PID is configured to Inverse in WG

control and digital I/O mode and DI32 is disabled. The ft WG
frequency converter graphic is updated to reflect the
general configuration. Parameter ID Parameter Name
1-00 Configuration Mode
20-81 PID Mode
3-15 Reference 1 Source3-15 Reference Resource 1
20-12 Reference/Feedback Unit
Table 17.3 General configuration affected parameters
17.4.4 Setpoint and Feedback
Configures the analogue input used as setpoint and

feedback. The general configuration assumes the AI53
(Analogue Input 53) is used for the Setpoint and the AI54
Illustration 17.8 (Analogue Input 54) used as feedback. Be aware, the
settings of the signal type, can only be configured from
current- to voltage input by using the switches on the
The Setpoint is used in closed loop as the reference to control board of the frequency converter. Clicking on the
compare the feedback values. It can be offset with the buttons Show Location, illustrates the specific location on
digital, analogue or bus references. Enabling the Internal the frequency converter.
Setpoint, the user will be able to enter a numerical value
for the reference source. If the External Setpoint is
selected, the reference source is set to AI53. The internal
setpoint settings remains in the field allowing the user to
switch between a preset- or an external setpoint.
17 17

In addition an appropriate reaction on a missing or

defective transmitter, Live Zero can be defined among the
functions:
Off
Freeze Output
Stop
Jogging
Max. speed
Stop and trip
Select setup 1
Select setup 2
Select setup 3
Select setup 4
Illustration 17.9
The function will be activated if the signal on terminal
AI53 or AI54 is below 50% of the value defined in AI53
It is required to configure the Signal type in accordance Low or AI54 Low. Default Live Zero timeout time is 10
with the hardware switches. seconds and can be reconfigured in par. 6-00.
0-10V Enable Terminal 53 Live Zero and Terminal 54 Live Zero

makes it possible to disable the Live Zero monitoring,
relevant if the analogue outputs are used as part of a
decentral I/O system. Default both checkboxes are enabled.
Illustration 17.10
Setpoint and feedback affected parameters.
0-20mA Parameter ID Parameter Name

4-20mA 3-02 Minimum Reference
3-03 Maximum Reference
6-01 Live Zero Timeout
6-10 Terminal 53 Low Voltage
Illustration 17.11 6-11 Terminal 53 High Voltage
6-12 Terminal 53 Low Current
6-13 Terminal 53 High Current
Setpoint- and Feedback High are used to configure the 6-14 Terminal 53 Low Ref./Feedb. Value
analogue input scaling value corresponding to the 6-15 Terminal 53 High Ref./Feedb. Value
maximum reference feedback value. Setpoint- and 6-17 Terminal 53 Live Zero
Feedback Low are used to configure the analogue input 6-20 Terminal 54 Low Voltage
scaling value corresponding to the minimum reference 6-21 Terminal 54 High Voltage
feedback value. The Minimum and Maximum references is
6-22 Terminal 54 Low Current
the lowest and highest values obtainable by summing all
6-23 Terminal 54 High Current
references.
6-24 Terminal 54 Low Ref./Feedb. Value
6-25 Terminal 54 High Ref./Feedb. Value
17 17 6-27 Terminal 54 Live Zero
Table 17.4
17.4.5 Digital Input
If a low level signal is available, the DI32 (digital input 32)

can be programmed to Stop Inverse or to External
Interlock and an External Interlock delay can be configured

by the user. The type of pulse to trigger, can be Alternation Only. Last item is only configurable in the FC
configured from the Digital I/O Mode dropdown. 202.
The Set-up tab contains the configuration interface for the
cascade controller parameter group 25-**. The cascade
principle can be configured to Basic Cascade Ctrl or Motor
Illustration 17.12
Basic Cascade Ctrl Stating/Destating settings

In the view, the user can configure:
Motor start
Pump configuration
17 17
Illustration 17.13

From the Motor Start dropdown, the principle can be

configured between:
Direct on Line each lag pump is cut in direct

online via a contactor.
Softstarter can be used to replace traditional

contactors for any fixed speed pump configu-
ration and it must be used for all fixed speed
pumps. When using softstarters, a delay is added
from staging signal occurs until staging takes
place. It is required, due to the ramp time of the
fixed speed pump, because of the softstarter.
When the Enable Pump Cycling checkbox is disabled, lag
and lead pumps will be cut in, to have equal running
hours for each pump. Enabling the checkbox, lag pumps
will be cut in according to First in, Last out principle.
The number of pumps configurable from the drop down

are:
Function Number of pumps Illustration 17.14

Fixed lead pump 2-3
Alternating lead pump 2
Lead Pump Alternation changes the lead pump so all
Table 17.5 pumps run equal time. From a drop down the lead pump
can be configured to alternate:
When fixed lead pump is used, the lead pumps are
connected directly to the relays on the frequency Off no lead pump alternation occurs.
converter control card. This is illustrated in the pump At staging lead pump alternation occurs at
graphic. To obtain equal hours of operation within the pump staging.
fixed speed pumps, the lead pump can be alternated.
Timers on the relay outputs monitors the running hours of
At command lead pump alternation occurs at
explicit commands.
each pump. When a pump is not operating over a long
time period, corrosion concerns may reveal. When it is At staging or command lead pump alternation
configured for alternating lead pump, a botton is available occurs at pump staging and at explicit
to setup the Alternation details. commands.
Configuring the Lead Pump Alternation At command or At

stating or command the Alternation Event can be
configured to:
External Alternation takes place when a signal

is applied to one of the digital inputs in the
terminal strip.
Alternation Time Interval Alternation takes place

every time Alternation Time Interval expires.
Sleep Mode Alternation takes place each time

the lead pump goes into sleep mode. No flow
17 17 function must be set to Sleep Mode or an
external signal applied for this function.
Predefined Time Alternation takes place at a

defined time of the day. If Alternation Predefined
Time is set, the alternation is carried out every
day at the specified time.

Alternation Time Interval is the time period between speed pump deceleration. It can be configured between
automatic alternation of the lead pump. It can be Quick or Slow.
configured from 1 to 999.9 hours. When it expires the lead
pump alternates. Delay before cutting in next pump is for setting the time
between stopping the old lead pump and starting another
Alternation Timer Value contains the actual value of the one as the lead pump. It can be configured between 0.1 to
alternation timer. 5.0 seconds.
Alternation Predefined Time is for setting the time of day Delay before cutting in on mains, is the time delay before
to perform an alternation. The time format is depending of a fixed speed pump is staged on according to normal
the setting configured in the frequency converter. staging sequence. When it expires, a fixed speed pump
must be staged on according to Normal Staging. The
If Alternate if load < 50% is enabled in the drop down, the resolution can be configured between 0.1 to 5.0 seconds.
pump alternation will be carried out only if the capacity is
equal or below 50%. With the botton Staging/Destaging settings the user can
configure when to add and remove a stage from a running
Staging Mode at Alternation configures the staging mode application. One stage is a representation of a 100% pump,
at alternation and determines the time of the variable as this is what is supported in the Basic Cascade Controller.
Illustration 17.15
Staging Bandwidth (SBW) defines the band around the High Limit after a start command, to avoid unintended
head set point and it is configured as a percentage of the staging, until the head has settled after start. The value
maximum reference. If the actual head exceeds the can be configured between SBW to 100%.
bandwidth for a specified time and the speed is at Motor
speed high limit, a stage is added, if the speed is at Motor Fixed Speed Pumps Staging Bandwidth (FSBW) is used to
speed low limit, a stage is removed. It can be configured make sure the cascade controller continues, if the
from 1 to 100%. frequency converter issues an alarm. To keep the head on 17 17
the setpoint requires a frequent staging and destaging
Override Bandwidth (OBW) is to preserve a stable head in when only fixed speed pumps are running, a wider
the application when quick changes in the system bandwidth (FSBW) is used instead of SBW. FSBW is config-
demands occur, the override bandwidth must add/remove urable in the range between SBW to OBW.
a stage immediately, when the actual exceeds override
bandwidth. Override bandwidth has a delay until the lead OBW timer is for avoiding frequent staging/destaging. The
pump has reached Motor Nominal Speed or Motor Speed OBW timer prevents staging a pump until the application

pressure is stabilized. It can be configured from 0 to 300 17.4.6 Motor Alternation Only
seconds.
In Motor Alternation Only one frequency converter and
SBW Staging Delay is the delay between when the two pumps are connected through contactors to both the
feedback signal is below the staging bandwidth and when frequency converter and to mains. The functionality is used
a lag pump is added. SBW Destaging Delay is the time to allow the alternation between pumps that share a
between when the feedback signal is above the staging frequency converter. The alternation will take place at an
bandwidth and when a lag pump is removed. Both delays external command signal or a pre-programmed event.
are configurable from 0 to 3000 seconds.
17.4.7 System Optimizing
Ramp Down- and Up Delay is for use with Sofstarters. The
Ramp Down Delay is for setting the lead pump ramp The System Optimizing tab provides a simple way to start
down delay before staging a fixed speed pump on. Ramp and stop the Cascade Controller run. The user can
Up Delay is for setting the lead pump ramp up delay configure:
before a fixed speed pump is destaged.
PID Controller
Stage- and Destage Threshold is the percentage of Feedback low pass filter
maximum pump speed to stage on and to destage fixed
speed pump. The thresholds must be configured as a
percentage of Motor Speed High limit.
In order to prevent an overshoot when adding a fixed

speed pump, the variable speed pump ramps to Motor
speed low limit. When the variable pump reaches Staging
Speed, the fixed speed pump is staged on. To prevent an
undershoot when removing a fixed speed pump, the
variable speed pump ramps to Motor Spee High Limit.
Destaging Speed can be entered in RPM or Hz.
Enable Staging Function is to avoid frequent staging of

fixed speed pumps. Enabling the check box starts the
stage function timer. Enable Destage Function ensures the
lowest numbers of pumps are running to save energy and
to avoid dead head water circulation in the variable speed
pump. Enabling the checkbox starts the destage function
timer.
Stage Function Time is the time before staging on a fixed

speed if the lead pump is at maximum speed. The stage Illustration 17.16
timer starts when the adjustable speed pump is running at
Motor Speed High Limit with one or more constant speed
pumps stopped. When the timer expires, a fixed speed PID Anti Windup controls the integration of the PID
pump is staged. The Destage Function Time is the time Controller. If the Checkbox is enabled, the PID Controller
before staging on a fixed speed if the lead pump is at stops integrating the error between the feedback and the
minimum speed. It starts when the adjustable speed pump set-point reference, if its not possible to adjust the output
is running at Motor Speed Low Limit with one or more frequency of the frequency converter, to correct the error.
fixed speed pumps in operation. When the timer expires, a This can occur when the frequency converter has reached
stage is removed avoiding dead head water circulation
17 17 within the adjustable speed pump.
the min- or maximum output frequency or when the
frequency converter is stopped. If the checkbox is disabled,
the PID controller continues integrating the error between
If the Destage At No-Flow check box is enabled, a stage the feedback and set-point reference even through the
will be removed when there is No Flow situation. frequency converter cannot adjust its output frequency to
correct this error.

PID Proportional Gain adjusts the output of the frequency Terminal 54 Filter Time Constant is a first order digital low
converters PID controller based on the error between the pass filter constant for suppressing electrical noise from
feedback and the set-point reference. Quick PID Controller terminal 54. A high time constant improves the
response is obtained using a large value. If too large, the dampening, but also increases the time delay through the
frequency converter output frequency may become filter. The value can only be adjusted, while the frequency
unstable. The value is configurable from 0 to 10.00. converter is stopped. The time constant can be configured
from 0.001 to 10.000 seconds.
PID Integral Time is the duration of integration the error
between the feedback and the set-point reference, to 17.4.8 Service
ensure the error approaches zero. Quick speed adjustments
is obtained using a short duration. A too short value. the The Service tab provides a simple way to make Cascade
frequency converter output frequency may become Controller service. This view shows the:
unstable. The time is configurable from 0.01 to 10000.00
seconds. Cascade Status
Pump Status
PID Differentiation Time is the duration the differentiator Lead Pump
monitors the rate of change of the feedback. If its quickly
changing, it will adjust the output of the PID Controller to Relay Status
reduce the rate of change of the feedback. Quick PID Relay on Time
controller responses is obtained using a large duration.
Pump Interlock
However, if too large value, the frequency converter
output frequency may become unstable. Differential time
is useful in situations where very fast responses and
precise speed control is required. The time is configurable
from 0.00 to 10.00 seconds.
Illustration 17.17
17 17

Cascade Status is the readout of the Cascade Controller. 1:D Pump 1 Running on frequency converter.
The status can be:
2:O Pump 2 Off.
Disabled Cascade controller is disabled.

Manual Alternation is for selecting the new lead pump.
Emergency All pumps have been stopped by The items available from the drop down is Off to the
means of a Coast/Coast inverse or an External number of pumps.
Interlock command applied to the frequency
converter. Lead pump is showing the actual lead pump in the
Off All pumps have been stopped by means of application. When an alternation takes place, the field is
a stop command applied to the frequency updated to reflect the current lead pump.
converter.
Relay Status is showing the status of each relay. It can be
In Open Loop Configuration Mode has been set
updated from the Realy Status bottom. The status can be:
for Open Loop. All fixed speed pumps are
stopped and the variable speed pump will On the relay is activated.
continue to run.
Off the relay is deactivated.
Frozen Staging/destaging of pumps has been
locked and the reference is locked. The Values can only be updated if the frequency converter
Jogging All fixed speed pumps are stopped. is connected online.
When stopped, the variable speed pump will run
at jog speed. Relay ON Time is monitoring the total operating hours of
the connected relay. The resolution is in operating hours.
Running A start command is applied to the
frequency converter and the cascade controller is
controlling the pumps. Pump Interlock is for disabling a certain pump and is
configurable from a checkboxn located at each pump.
Running FSBW the frequency is tripped off and
the Cascade Controller is controlling the fixed
Pump ON Time is monitoring the total operating hours of
speed pumps based on Fixed Speed Bandwidth.
the connected pump. The resolution is in operating hours.
Staging The Cascade Controller is staging fixed The Reset bottom(s) clears the operating hours of a
speed pumps. specific pump.
Destaging The Cascade Controller is destaging
fixed speed pumps. The bottom Reset Relay Counter resets all Relay On Times.
It is only available if the frequency converters is connected
Alternating The Lead Pump Alternation
online.
selection is different than Off and an alternation
sequence is taking place.
17.4.9 Extended Cascade Controller
Lead Not Set No pump available to be assigned
as variable speed pump.
Using one of the add-on option cards allows the frequency
Pump Status is the readout of the status for each pump converter to control larger pump systems and extending
selected with a string which consists of the pump number the cascade mode, not only by varying the speed of the
and the current status of the pump. The status can be: initial motor while staging additional fixed speed motors
X disabled. The pump is interlocked either via on and off.
Pump interlock or signal on a digital input
programmed for Pump Interlock in Digital inputs. NOTE
Off Stopped by the Cascade controller but not Extended Cascade Controller is configurable only from the
interlocked. parameter group 27-**.
17 17 D Running on Frequency Converter. Variable

speed pump, regardless if connected directly or 17.4.10 Preconditions
controlled via relay in the frequency converter.
The preconditions tab is similar the Basic Cascade Mode.
R Running on manis. Fixed speed pump
running.
A readout with two pumps could be 1:D 2:O.

17.4.11 Set-up
Is the user interface setting up the add-on cascade

controller option The cascade mode drop down is
extended with Master/Follower and Mixed Pumps.
Illustration 17.18
17.4.12 Master/Follower
Motor Start
Pump Configuration
Connections
Staging/Destaging
Master Pulse Output Signal
Spin time unused pump
Runtime Balancing
17 17

Illustration 17.19
The Motor Start dropdown is similar the configuration

available in Basic Cascade.
Each pump is controlled by a frequency converter and the

number of frequency converters corresponds the number
of pumps. Staging and destaging are done based on the
speed of the frequency converter. The constant pressure is
controlled by the master frequency converter operating in
closed loop. Up to 6 pumps can be controlled with MCO
101 and up to 8 with the MCO 102 add-on option.
From the botton, Connections, the user can configure the

relay function for each relay in the application.
Illustration 17.20
Depending on the add-on option installed, only the

available relays will be visible. To setup the function of
17 17 each relay, double click on the Value field and select the
item among the dropdown list. If add-on option MCO 102
is installed the relay option MCB 105 may also be used as
an expansion.
The button Staging/Destaging settings opens a dialog to

configure when to add and remove a stage from a running

application. All stages are a representation of 100% pumps

in Master/Follower.
Illustration 17.21
Normal Operating Range is the allowed offset from the set-

point before a pump may be added or removed. The
system must be out of the limit for the time specified in
Staging Delay.
Override Limit is the allowed offset from the set-point

before a pump immediately will added or removed.
Autotune Stage/Destage Threshold optimizes the threshold

values during operation. The settings are updated in order
to prevent pressure over and undershoots when staging
and destaging.
When Autotune Stage On/Off Speeds is enabled in the

checkbox the stage on and off speeds will continually be Illustration 17.22
auto tuned during operation. Sittings will be optimized in
order to ensure high performance and low energy
consumption. In some applications not all pumps are used on a regularly
basis. With the bottom Spin time unused pump, the user
All supported stages On and Off settings can be can open a dialog to configure the time a pump is allowed
configured in RPM or Hz. The botton Example opens a to idle. 17 17
dialog with a configuration example of three pumps.
The Ramp Down- and Ramp Up Delay is only configurable

when the Motor Start is configured to Softstarter.
The botton Master Pulse Output Signal opens dialog to

configure Terminal 27 on the Master frequency converter.

17.4.13 Mixed Pumps
Motor Start
Pump configuration
Pump Size
Connections
Alternation Details
Staging/Destaging settings
Spin time unused pump
Runtime Balancing
Illustration 17.23
The Motor Start dropdown list is similar Basic Cascade with
the additional item to configure Star/Delta.
Opening the Runtime balancing dialog from the botton,
the user can configure to balance of running hours Mixed Pumps cascade mode can be configured to:
between the available pumps. Each pump can be Mixed pump a mix of variable speed pumps
configured among three balancing priorities. connected to frequency converters as well as
additional fixed speed pumps.
Unequal size pump limited mix of fixed speed

pumps in different sizes.
Mixed pump with alternation alternates the

frequency converter between two pumps along
with controlling additional fixed speed pumps.
Up to 6 pumps can be controlled with MCO 101 and up to

8 with the MCO 102 add-on option.
Pump size button opens the Pump size dialog to configure

the fixed pump capacity in the application. All variable
speed pumps is read only and 100% in capacity.
Illustration 17.24
17 17
Illustration 17.25
Connection dialog opened from the Connection botton is

similar in the Master/Follower configuration. Mixed Pumps

Alternation Details configuration is similar the Basic Destage Delay. The value configured is the time in seconds
Cascade. that the lead pump must be running at minimum speed
while the system feedback is still inside the normal
The dialog Staging/Destaging settings is similar the Basic operating band before the pump will be turned off to save
Cascade with the additional option to configure Min speed energy.
Illustration 17.26
The Ramp Down- and Ramp Up Delay is only configurable From the view the user can monitor:
when the Motor Start is configured to Softstarter or Star/
Delta.
Cascade Status similar the Basic Cascade
Pump Status similar the Basic Cascade

Spin time unused pump and Runtime Balancing configu- Lead Pump similar the Basic Cascade
ration is similar the Master/Follower configuration.
Table listing for each pump the Pump Status,
Current Runtime Hours, Pump Total Lifetime Hours
17.4.14 System Optimizing and Manual Pump Control
The System Optimizing tab configuration is similar the Basic

Cascade and Master/Follower.
17.4.15 Service
The Service tab provides similar the Basic Cascade, a simple

way to make Extended Cascade Controller service.
17 17

Illustration 17.27
Pump Status readout the status of each pump in the

application.
Current Runtime Hours readout the total number of hours

each pump has been running since last reset. The time is
used to balance the running hours between pumps.
Pump Total Lifetime Hours is the total operating hours for

each connected pump.
Manual Pump Control is the readout of the command

parameter that allows manual control of individual pump
states.
The possible control states are:
No operation Does Nothing.
Online Makes the pump available of the

cascade controller.
Alternate On forces the selected pump to be

the lead pump.
Offline-Off Turns the pump off and makes the

pump unavailable for cascading. Illustration 17.28
Offline-On Turns the pump on and makes the

pump unavailable for cascading.
17 17 Offline-Spin Initiates a pump spin.
Function of Relay defines the function of each option
relays were the Status is the state of each relay.
The Relay Status botton opens the Relay Status dialog to

readout the function and status of each relay.

17.5.1 Quick Menus The quick menus allow easy access to the relevant
parameters for specific application set-up. The user should
The quick menus can be viewed in MCT 10 Set-up just follow the steps through the tree-view in MCT 10 Set-
Software. up Software as on the LCP on the frequency converter.
Illustration 17.29
17 17

Conversion Wizard VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
18 Conversion Wizard
If the parameter database of a source frequency converter Easy conversion of multiple drives:
is different or contains differences compared to destination
frequency converter, it cannot be written without errors
Select the Tools menu and activate the Drive
Conversion Wizard item
signalled during write to drive. Writing parameters, it is
required the database versions, power size, voltage range In the following dialogs select the drives for
and option configuration to match between the source- conversion.
and destination frequency converter. Any differences can When converted a new FC302 frequency
be converted using one of the two conversion wizards converter will be created in the project folder.
available in MCT 10 Set-up Software:
VLT to FC series conversion
FC to FC series conversion
18.1 VLT to FC Series Converter Function

In MCT 10 Set-up Software it is possible to have a VLT5000
frequency converter in the project folder converted to a Illustration 18.2
FC302 AutomationDrive. This is easy done by means of a
built-in function in MCT 10 Set-up Software.
18.1.1 Import Drive from Excel
Easy converting in MCT 10 Set-up Software:
The conversion matrix (Excel sheet) can be edited by the This function can create an FC30x drive out from an Excel
Advanced user, when necessary. sheet. The objective with this function is to enable the
import of VLT3000 settings, from settings copied into an
excel sheet and have these settings copied into the
selected parameter numbers into a new FC302.
An example file is attached in MCT 10 Set-up Software

(vlt3000conversion.xls), this example file can be edited by
the user and be used for converting from vlt3000 to
FC302. This requires however that the user must have
detailed knowledge of Microsoft Excel formula editing.
Enter VLT3000 settings into column G8.
Illustration 18.1
18 18

Illustration 18.3
Administrator is the one qualifying and

managing the conversion table(s) through access
18.2 FC to FC Series Conversion to the Conversion Table Manager. From the
The frequency converter converter tool is capable to Conversion Table Manager new conversion
migrate between different software versions, power size, table(s) can be created and deployed to other
voltage range and option configuration of the same drive MCT 10 Set-up Software installations.
series. It covers the FC 102, FC 202, FC 3xx, LD 302 and all User is the one not concerned about any
OEM versions based on the FC xxx series. Any difference frequency converter compatibility issues. With
can easily be matched by using the Conversion Table proper conversion tables in the database, all
Manager, creating a table to convert between source and projects can be written to the destination, by
destination frequency converter. using the conversion tables transparently. The
When a conversion table is made, the user can apply user is restricted from accessing the Conversion
transparently from: Table Manager. Deployed conversion tables can
be imported to the database.
Online to Online Drive
Online to Offline Drive

Default MCT 10 Set-up Software is installed with user
Offline to Online Drive rights. Enabling the Conversion Table Manger is done from
the checkbox in the Converter Tools Settings dialog.
Offline to Offline Drive
It is possible to configure among two profiles providing

18 18
different user rights.

Illustration 18.4
Default the conversion tables are stored locally on the Distributing to other MCT 10 Set-up Software installations,
hard disk. Using the database non distributed, the path to the user can select a number of tables in the database to
the network location can be reconfigured from the be exported to a *.cvt file. The Preview pane list the
Converter Tool Settings dialog. conversion table source and destination frequency
converter info and can be converted among the following
18.2.1 Conversion Table Manager combinations:
Drive series based on the FC 102/FC 202/FC 3xx

The Conversion Table Manager can be accessed through platform
the MCT 10 Set-up Software tools menu. From the same
location, new conversion tables can be imported into the
Software version. Is divided in the database into a
major and minor software version
database.
Power size
Voltage range
Option A
Option B
Option C0
Option C1
New conversion table(s) can be created from the

Conversion Table Manager or by right clicking on the
source frequency converter and choose Convert Drive.
Both options opens the Drive Conversion dialog, but with
the last one only the destination frequency converter info
configurable.
Converting a frequency converter by right clicking and

choose Convert Drive do not include the par. group 19-**.
The settings are written when the user writes from source
to destination transparently.
Illustration 18.5
18 18 The dialog is divided in a Conversion Table containing the

list of conversion tables in the database and a Preview
pane. New conversion tables can be created, existing ones
edited or deleted.

according to the drive series, software version, power size,

voltage range and option configuration. Any difference
MCT 10 Set-up Software will not find any usable
conversion table. When a conversion table is found, the
user have the ability to reedit the table or to convert the
source frequency converter and store the converted
frequency converter in an offline folder.
Default the parameter database is listed and sorted

according to the parameter ID. To simplify conversion
process, the parameter database can be filtered to list only
Illustration 18.6 alerts or the changes applied by the user. Alerts coloured
by read corresponds to the differences between the source
and destination, requiring a formula, to be able to apply
Source and Destination frequency converter info defined, settings to destination frequency converter. Alerts coloured
opens the conversion table editor listing the parameter in blue, the formula is per default ignored and can be
database differences. applied to the destination frequency converter. If a formula
is applied to all alerts, the source parameter database can
In the conversion table editor, the user can create the be converted to the destination parameter database
conversion table from scratch or loading an existing one. without any further configurations required.
Loading an existing conversion table must match
Illustration 18.7
18 18

Double clicking on an alert opens the Formula Editor Destination parameter = destination choice list or
dialog to specify the destination parameter mapping. The numerical value.
following configurations are possible:
Ignore this parameter. Is the default setting for
Destination parameter is set to default value alerts coloured in blue.
corresponding to the frequency converter factory
configuration. Is the default setting for alerts Each formula applied can be associated with a comment
coloured in read. containing a user defined text. The comment is optional to
Destination parameter = source parameter ID. each alert.
Destination parameter = source parameter

multiplied by a user defined numeric value.
Illustration 18.8
When a formula is applied to all red coloured alerts, the

user must assign a name to save the conversion table in
the database.
18 18

If differences are detected when writing from a source to

destination frequency converter, MCT 10 Set-up Software
uses the drive series, major software version, power size,
voltage range and option configuration as search criterias.
With the proper conversion table in the database, any
frequency converter can be written transparently to a
destination even if the minor software version do not
match. If several conversion tables are found matching the
criterias, MCT 10 Set-up Software will use the minor
software version to find the closest match. Only one
frequency converter can be written to destination
transparently.
Illustration 18.9 If parameter group 19-** is available the settings will be

written to the destination frequency converter.
18.2.2 Convert Offline to Offline
Writing between two offline frequency converters is done

marking the appropriate number of set-ups from All
Parameters, right click and choose copy.
Illustration 18.10
18 18

Pasting the parameters to destination frequency converter, automatically applies a conversion table, if a matching one
MCT 10 Set-up Software will recognize the difference and is available in the database.
Illustration 18.11
18.2.3 Convert Online to Online 18.2.4 Convert Online to Offline
Writing between two online frequency converters is done Writing from online to an offline frequency converter is
by copy and paste the appropriate number of set-ups done by right clicking on the offline frequency converter
similar the way writing between two offline frequency and chose to read from frequency converter. MCT 10 Set-
converters. up Software will recognize the difference and automatically
applies a conversion table if a matching one is available in
the database.
18 18

Illustration 18.12
NOTE Software will recognize the difference and automatically

Make sure the offline frequency converter connection applies a conversion table if a matching one is available in
properties corresponds with the online frequency the database.
converter.
18.2.5 Convert Offline to Online
Writing from offline to an online frequency converter is

done by right clicking on the offline frequency converter
and chose write to frequency converter. MCT 10 Set-up
18 18

Illustration 18.13
NOTE
Make sure the offline frequency converter connection
properties corresponds with the online frequency
converter.
18 18

Functional Safety Configura... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
19 Functional Safety Configuration Plug-in
limit values
19.1 Introduction braking ramps for the safety functions
The MCB 15x safety functions are defined in the Safety

monitoring of motion sequences
configuration Plug-in The manuals listed below contain important information

about safety systems that must be used to mount and set
up the speed monitoring safety functions of the MCB 15x
Configuration of the safety functions for safe
module.
motion; these will shut down the frequency
converter in the event of an error
Setting of
130BC961.10
FC 302 + MCB 15x MCT 10 + Safe Plug- in Commissioning Report
Rev.Sequence: A, 3
Report
MCT 10
Commisioning report
3 February 2012
Property of Danfoss A/S. Not to be handed over to, copied, or used by third party. Two - or three - dimensional
reproduction of contents to be authorized by Danfoss A/S.
Parameterize Test
Install
Use Manual for Use Commissioning
Use Manual for FC 302
MCT 10 Safe Report generated via
Use Manual for MCB 15x MCT 10 Safe Plug-in
Plug-in
Illustration 19.1 System Overview
Referenced literature Offline project planning and preparation for

safety functions
VLT AutomationDrive Operating Instructions, Commissioning of safety configurations
MG33A
Creating backups of safety configurations
MCB 15x Safe Option is supported from SW version 6.64.
Previous versions are not supported. The following Safe Option diagnostics
fieldbusses are supported by MCB 15x Safe plug-in: Monitoring active frequency converters for
behaviour and error codes
Serial Communication
RS232 to RS485
USB to RS485
USB
PROFIBUS DP.V1
The MCT 10 safe plug-in for the MCB15x safe option offers 19 19
the following features

19.2 Access NOTE

The parameters that can be edited using the Safe plug-in
Access to the Safe Option is restricted with passwords. The for MCB 15x Safe Option are also included in the 42-**
password is requested every time the user commissions a Safety Functions parameters group in the All Parameters
new setup for the device. group of the structure tree. These parameters can only be
edited using the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x.
130BC933.10
To review the P42 group in All Parameters view, expand
the All Parameters group beneath the desired frequency
converter and select the 42-** Safety Functions entity. The
parameter grid is displayed on the right.
Illustration 19.2 The Safe Plug-In for MCB 15x (Safe) shown with
Functional Safety Icon in Project Tree
To access the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x for the desired
frequency converter, expand the frequency converters
Network or Project view, then expand the relevant
frequency converter to display its contents. Press the Safe
component title to display the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x
plug-in interface in the right hand working area of MCT 10
application.
In case of multiple separate online or offline frequency

converters, select the relevant frequency converter to
monitor from the structure tree.
19 19

19.3 Safe Plug-In Interface

The layout of the plugin is divided into separate sections
that are all described in more detail below.
130BC934.10
Illustration 19.3 The Opening Tab of the Safe Plug-In for MCB 15x Plug-in Interface (Operating in Offline Mode).
The Safe plug-in for MCB 15x Safe Option features tooltips
for all plug-in interface components. Briefly hovering the 130BC935.10
mouse cursor over any interface component will reveal a
tooltip detailing the current option, LED or tab header.
Refer to these tooltips for quick and easy help information.
Illustration 19.4 Tooltip Example
19.3.1 Information and Administration Area
Illustration 19.5 Safe Plug-In for MCB15x Information and Administration Area
The information area at the top of the plug-in interface Depending on mode, further options are available in the
displays the current Safe plug-in for MCB 15x profile name information area.
and notifies the user of pending changes.
19 19

Offline mode: If a frequency converter is LED

connected. Press Write to drive and upload the Status Description
configuration to the MCB 15x (green) OK state the options is enabled or active
Online mode: Two more buttons are present in (flashing Pending state the option is pending. This applies
the information area: Administration and Change green) only to DI1 and DI2 LEDs
password. (yellow) Active state the option is active
(flashing Warning state the option has encountered a
The notification icon is displayed whenever there are
red) warning state
changes pending for the frequency converter that have
(red) Error state the option has encountered an error
not yet been written to the it. This icon is displayed
Off state the option is either disabled, offline or
whenever the user updates the configuration. The icon is
(grey) inactive
removed from view only after a successful commissioning
procedure.
Table 19.1 LED Status Information
19.3.2 LED Status Area DI1 Status of Digital Input 1

DI2 Status of Digital Input 2
The left hand side of the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x Safe S37 Status of S37 Safe Output for terminal T37 on the
Option contains the Status pane. The Status pane contains FC
informative LED status icons that help to monitor the STO Status of Safe Torque Off
functionality and status of the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x SS1-A Status of Safe Stop 1 A
Safe Option configuration entities. SS1-B Status of Safe Stop 1 B
SLS-A Status of Safe Limited Speed A
130BC937.10
SLS-B Status of Safe Limited Speed B

Power cycle This LED is highlighted when the device requires
required a power cycle
Input offline Digital inputs must be tested once a year. This is
test indicated by a warning
Blank initial If the LED is highlighted, the Option is in a blank
initial state, i.e. in factory settings. When writing
to the Option for the first time, the user is
requested to provide a new password
Error The MCB 15x has detected an error. The specific
error code is displayed in the error code display
below the error LED. For more information
regarding error codes, refer to 21.3.3 Device Error
Codes
Table 19.2 Safe Option Status LEDs
19.3.3 Configuration Area
The configuration area contains dedicated sections/tabs for

Illustration 19.6 LED Status Area configuring the safety functions.
The tabs are sequenced so as to directly represent the

NOTE order in which the settings should be configured.
The LED icons are active only when Safe plug-in for MCB
15x is accessed in online network mode. When working in The following sections detail the contents of the configu-
offline project mode, the LEDs remain inactive (grey). ration tabs
General Speed Monitoring
Safe Input
Safe Stop 1
19 19 Safely Limited Speed

The last tab is Parameters that contains a table layout of all 19.3.4 General Speed Monitoring
configuration options, intended for advanced users.
The general speed monitoring tab contains primary and
general information regarding the encoder/proximity
switch feedback setup details.
130BC938.10
Illustration 19.7 General Speed Monitoring configuration tab.
19 19

The left side of the tab contains the following configu-

ration options:
Option Description
This option defines the measured speed feedback source. The following options are available:
Measured
Safe plug-in for MCB 15x the feedback source is Safe plug-in for MCB 15x
speed source None no feedback source is used
Factory default: [Safe plug-in for MCB 15x]
This option defines the frequency converter mounting type. The following options are available:
Mounting Gear mounted the frequency converter is mounted using a gear system
type
Motor shaft mounted the frequency converter is mounted directly to the application
This option defines the ratio between motor shaft and the encoder speed.
Gear ratio Range: 0.0001 and 32.0000
Factory default: 1.0000
MCB150 This option defines the encoder resolution connected to the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x.
encoder Range: 1 and 4096 PPR for HTL and 1 and 10,000 PPR for TTL
resolution Factory default is 1024 PPR.
This option provides the option to change the detected encoder rotation direction without altering the wiring to the
encoder itself. The following options are available:
Encoder Clockwise i.e. positive feedback when the encoder rotates clockwise
direction
Counter clockwise i.e. positive feedback when the encoder rotates counter clockwise
Factory default: [Clockwise]

This option defines the feedback type. The following options are available:
Feedback With direction info the feedback provides direction information, e.g. an encoder
type Without direction info the feedback does not provide direction information (proximity switch configuration)
Factory default: [With direction info]

This option defines the frequency used by the feedback filter for low resolution encoder or proximity switch. The filter is
Feedback required to reduce the quantization noise from the connected encoder or proximity switch in the case of low resolution.
filter Range : 0.01-200 Hz (off)
Factory default: [200 Hz (off)]
This option allows the speed to be below 120 RPM when SLS is active before STO is engaged.
Zero speed
Range: 0 and 10,000 s
timer
Factory default: [10].
Table 19.3 Options for General Speed Monitoring
19 19

19.3.5 Safe Input
The safe input configuration tab details the input channel,

settings, failure reaction and reset functions that are
mapped into the Safe Option.
130BC940.10
Illustration 19.8 Safe Input configuration tab.
19 19

The safe input tab contains the following separated

sections with the following configuration possibilities:
Function:
Option Description
This option defines the safe function used by DI1. The following options are available:
STO safe torque off is used as the safe function by DI1
SS1-A safe stop 1 A is used as the safe function by DI1
DI1 Safe SS1-B safe stop 1 B is used as the safe function by DI1
Function SLS-A safe limited speed A is used as the safe function by DI1
SLS-B safe limited speed B is used as the safe function by DI1
Disabled the DI1 safe function is disabled
Factory default: [STO]

This option defines the DI1 type used. The following options are available:
NCNC NCNC type is used
DI1 Type Antivalent NO/NC (antivalent) type is used
NC 1 NC input type is used.
Factory default: [NCNC]

Restart of the Safe Option configured the DI1 restart behaviour. The following options are available:
DI1 Restart
Manual the restart is performed manually
behavior
Factory default: [Manual]
This option defines the safe function used by DI2. The following options are available:
STO safe torque off is used as the safe function by DI2
SS1-A safe stop 1 A is used as the safe function by DI2
SS1-B safe stop 1 B is used as the safe function by DI2

DI2 Safe
SLS-A safe limited speed A is used as the safe function by DI2
Function
SLS-B safe limited speed B is used as the safe function by DI2
Disabled the DI2 safe function is disabled
Restart DI1 and Failure ACK DI1 is restarted

This option defines the DI2 type used. The following options are available:
NCNC NCNC type is used
DI2 Type Antivalent NO/NC (antivalent) type is used
NC 1 NC input type is used
Factory default: [NCNC]

This option defines the DI2 restart behaviour. The following options are available:
DI2 Restart Manual the restart is performed manually

behaviour Automatic the restart is performed automatically
Factory default: [Manual]
Table 19.4 Options for Safe Input
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Option Description
This option defines the time for the DI1 signal discrepancy.
DI1 Discrepancy time Range: 0-5000 ms
Factory default: 10 ms
This option defines the time for the DI1 signal to become stable.
DI1 Stable signal time Range: 0-5000 ms
This option defines the time for the DI2 signal discrepancy.
DI2 Discrepancy time Range: 0-5000 ms
This option defines the time for the DI2 signal to become stable.
DI2 Stable signal time Range: 0-5000 ms
Table 19.5 Options for Input settings
Option Description
This option defines the reaction that will be executed in the case of an external failure. The following
options are available:
STO STO is executed
External failure reaction
SS1-A SS1-A is executed
SS1-B SS1-B is executed
Table 19.6 Options for Failure reaction
Option Description
This option defines the source for the reset signal for Safe plug-in for MCB 15x. The following options are available:
Drive Reset source is a frequency converter reset
Reset source Drive Safe Reset source is a safe drive reset
Safe Option DI2_A source is Safe Option DI2_A
Factory default: [Drive Reset]
Table 19.7 Options for Reset Settings
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19.3.6 Safe Stop 1
The safe stop configuration tab allows setting specific

scenarios for safe stopping of the frequency converters
using designated conditions.
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Illustration 19.9 Safe Stop 1 configuration tab.
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The safe stopping tab contains the following separated

Option Description
This option defines the type of the safe stopping configuration. The following options are available:
Delay a delay is used to safely stop the frequency converter
Type
Ramp a ramp is used to safely stop the frequency converter
Factory default: [Delay]

The following configuration options are available when the type is set to Delay:
This option defines the amount of time that is used by the SS1 delay function to ramp the
speed down to 0 RPM.
Delay time
Range: 0.1-3600 s
Factory default: 1 s
This option defines the ramp profile setting. The following options are available:
Linear a linear ramp is used for the delay
Ramp profile S-Ramp Const. Time a constant time ramp is used to safely stop the frequency
converter
Factory default: [Linear]

This option defines buffer time that is added to the delay time before activating STO.
Delta time
Type: Delay Range: 0-99%
This option is configurable only when S-Ramp Const. Time is selected as the Ramp profile.
This option defines the proportion of the total ramp-down time where the deceleration
torque increases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compensation
S-ramp ratio start
achieved, and thus the lower the torque jerks in the application.
Range: 1-50%
Factory default: [50%]
This option is configurable only when S-Ramp Const. Time is selected as the Ramp profile.
torque decreases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compensation
S-ramp ratio end
Range: 1-50%
Factory default: [50%]
The following configuration options are available when the type is set to Ramp:
This option defines the ramping setup used. The following options are available:
Ramping setup Slope a sloping ramp is used

Time a time ramp is used
This option is configurable only when Slope is selected for the Ramping set-up. This option
defines the deceleration rate for the SS1 slope based ramp style.
Deceleration rate
Range: 1-30.000 RPM/s
Factory default: [1.500 RPM/s]
Type: Ramp
This option is configurable only when Time is selected for the Ramping setup. Itdefines the
Ramp time
time after which Safe plug-in for MCB 15x will engage the STO.
This option defines the tolerance between the calculated speed and the actual speed that
Safe plug-in for MCB 15x allows.
Delta V
Range: 1-10.000 RPM
Factory default: [120 RPM]
This option defines the speed at which Safe plug-in for MCB 15x engages STO.
Zero speed Range: 1-600 RPM
The factory default: [10 RPM]
Table 19.8 Options for SS1-A
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Option Description
This option defines the type of the safe stopping configuration. The following options are available:
Delay a delay is used to safely stop the frequency converter
Type
Ramp a ramp is used to safely stop the frequency converter
Factory default: [Delay]

The following configuration options are available when the type is set to Delay:
This option defines the amount of time that is used by the SS1 delay function to ramp the
speed down to 0 RPM.
Range: 0.1-3600 s
Delay time Factory default: [1 s]
This option defines the ramp profile setting. The following options are available:
Linear a linear ramp is used for the delay
S-Ramp Const. Time a constant time ramp is used to safely stop the frequency
converter
Ramp profile Factory default: [Linear]

This option defines buffer time that is added to the delay time before activating STO.
Type: Delay Delta time Range: 0-99%
This option is configurable only when S-Ramp Const Time is selected as the Ramp profile.
torque increases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compensation
Range: 1-50%
S-ramp ratio start Factory default: [50%]
This option is configurable only when S-Ramp Const Time is selected as the Ramp profile.
torque decreases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compensation
Range: 1-50%
S-ramp ratio end Factory default: [50%]
The following configuration options are available when the type is set to Ramp:
This option defines the ramping setup used. The following options are available:
Slope a sloping ramp is used
Ramping setup Time a time ramp is used
This option is configurable only when Slope is selected for the Ramping setup. This option
defines the deceleration rate for the SS1 slope based ramp style.
Range: 1-30.000 RPM/s
Deceleration rate Factory default: [1.500]
Type: Ramp
This option is configurable only when Time is selected for the Ramping setup. It defines the
Ramp time time after which Safe plug-in for MCB 15x engages the STO.
This option defines the tolerance between the calculated speed and the actual speed that
Safe plug-in for MCB 15x allows.
Range: 1-10.000 RPM
Delta V Factory default: [120 RPM]
This option defines the speed at which Safe plug-in for MCB 15x will engage STO.
Range: 1-600 RPM
Zero speed Factory default: [10 RPM]
Table 19.9 Options for SS1-B
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19.3.7 Safely Limited Speed
The safely limited speed configuration tab allows setting

specific scenarios for safe limited speeds of the frequency
converters using designated conditions.
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Illustration 19.10 Safely Limited Speed configuration tab.
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The safely limited speed contains the following separated

Option Description
This option defines the type of the safe limited speed setup. The following options are available:
SLS setup SLS without ramp SLS is used without a ramp

SLS with ramp SLS is used with ramp
This option is configurable only when the SLS with ramp is selected in SLS setup. It defines the time ramp down
time for start ramp.
Ramp Down Time
Range: 0.1-3.600 s
Factory default: [1 s]
This option defines the speed at which the Fail Safe Reaction is activated. This setting should equal the value of
Cut off speed the Speed Limit parameter plus tolerance.
Range: 1-10.000 RPM
This option defines the maximum allowed speed when the SLS function is engaged. This is a speed unit measured
Speed limit
in RPM.
This option defines the safety function that is engaged when the maximum speed is exceeded. The following
Failsafe reaction
STO safe torque off is used
SS1-A safe stop 1-A is used
SS1-B safe stop 1-B is used
Table 19.10 Options for SLS-A
Option Description
This option defines the type of the safe limited speed setup. The following options are available:
SLS setup SLS without ramp SLS is used without a ramp

SLS with ramp SLS is used with ramp
This option is configurable only when the SLS with ramp is selected in SLS setup. It defines the time ramp
down time for start ramp.
Ramp Down Time
Range: 0.1-3.600 s
Factory default: [1 s]
This option defines the speed at which the Fail Safe Reaction is activated. This setting should equal the value
Cut off speed of the Speed Limit parameter plus tolerance.
Range: 1-10.000 RPM
This option defines the maximum allowed speed when the SLS function is engaged. This is a speed unit
Speed limit
measured in RPM.
This option defines the safety function that is engaged when the maximum speed is exceeded. The following
Failsafe reaction
STO safe torque off is used
SS1-A safe stop 1-A is used
SS1-B safe stop 1-B is used
Table 19.11 Options for SLS-B
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19.4 Configuration frequency converter always updates the entire

device package and not just the changed values.
The Safe Plug-In can be configured in online mode (PC
connected to frequency converter) or in offline mode (no
NOTE
PC connected to frequency converter). In both cases, enter If the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x Safe Option interface is
required values in the configuration dialogs to configure closed before the changes have been written to the
the Plug-In. frequency converter, the changes will be lost.
NOTE 19.4.1 Dependencies

Multiple value entry fields in the configuration tabs are
accompanied by recommended value settings that appear Multiple configurable safety parameters depend on other
below the text field. safety parameter values. The Safe plug-in for MCB 15x Safe
The recommended values are generated dynamically based Option features notification dialogs that inform the user of
on the user input of related and dependent configuration the possible consequences. It is then possible to verify the
options. Although the user can discard the recommended changes and either accept or discard the change.
value suggestions, it is highly recommended to use the
recommended values to ensure stable operation.
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To apply a recommended value to a field, press the
underlined Apply link as it appears below the desired field.
Offline Configuration
When configuring the MCB 15x Safe Option in an offline
project mode, the configuration is stored in the project.
After completing the configuration, connect to the PC and
write to the frequency converter.
NOTE
The LED status icons are not active in offline mode. Illustration 19.11 Dependencies Confirmation Dialog.
Online Configuration
Changed settings within Safe plug-in for MCB 15x Safe When accepting the dependency dialog, both the change
Option are not applied before they are written to the that caused the dependency dialog and all other configu-
device by pressing Write to drive in the upper right hand ration items listed in the dependency dialog are applied.
corner of the plug-in interface. Writing the values to the
device always updates the entire device package and not
19.4.2 Advanced Configuration Parameters
just the changed values.
1. Connect the Safe Plug-in for MCB 15x to the In the configuration area, the parameters section is a table
frequency converter. format value entry for all configuration settings intended
2. Press Write to drive to apply changed settings in for advanced users.
the Safe Plug-in. Writing the values to the
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Illustration 19.12 Parameters Configuration Tab
NOTE NOTE
Prepare complete list of all configuration items and their Parameters ending with .0 are used for either SS1-A or SLS-
respective values before commissioning. A. The parameters ending with .1 are used for either SS1-b
or SLS-B in the groups 42-4 and 42-5.
19.4.3 Parameter Lists For group 42-2 .0, refer to DI1 and .1 to DI2.
The following is a complete list of all parameters available

to the user for configuration via Safe plug-in for MCB 15x.
Parameter Description Factory value

4210 Measured Speed Source the source of the speed feedback. Safe Option
4211 Encoder Resolution the resolution of the encoder connected to the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x. 1024
4212 Encoder Direction the direction of the encoder. Clockwise
4213 Gear Ratio the ratio between the motor speed and the encoder speed. 10.000
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4215
Feedback Type the feedback type.
Feedback Filter the frequency of the feedback filter.
With direction info
200.00


4218 Zero Speed Timer the timer for the zero speed activation. 10
4220.0 Safe Function the safe function selected. STO
4220.1 Safe Function the safe function selected. STO
4221.0 Type the type of the safe input. NCNC
4221.1 Type the type of the safe input. NCNC
4222.0 Discrepancy Time the time amount allowed for discrepancy. 10
4222.1 Discrepancy Time the time amount allowed for discrepancy. 10
4223.0 Stable Signal Time the time amount for a stable signal. 10
4223.1 Stable Signal Time the time amount for a stable signal. 10
Restart Behaviour the behaviour for the restarting of Safe plug-in for MCB 15x, automatic or with
4224.0
user input. Manual
Restart Behaviour the behaviour for the restarting of Safe plug-in for MCB 15x, automatic or with
4224.1
user input. Manual
4230 External Failure Reaction the safety function that is executed in case of an external failure. STO
4231 Reset Source the source for the reset signal. Drive Reset
Parameter Set Name the title for the current Safe plug-in for MCB 15x configuration. The
4233
maximum length of the parameter set name is 8 symbols.
4240.0 Type type of the safe stop function. Delay
4240.1 Type type of the safe stop function. Delay
Ramp Profile the ramp profile that is either defined by Safe plug-in for MCB 15x or within the
4241.0
drive itself. Linear
Ramp Profile the ramp profile that is either defined by Safe plug-in for MCB 15x or within the
4241.1
drive itself. Linear
Delay Time the amount of time used by the safe stop function to ramp the speed down to zero
4242.0
RPM. 1.0
Delay Time the amount of time used by the safe stop function to ramp the speed down to zero
4242.1
RPM. 1.0
4243.0 Delta T the buffer time that is added to the delay time prior to activating STO. 2
4243.1 Delta T the buffer time that is added to the delay time prior to activating STO. 2
4244.0 Deceleration Rate the deceleration rate for the safe stop slope ramp type. 1500
4244.1 Deceleration Rate the deceleration rate for the safe stop slope ramp type. 1500
Delta V the tolerance between the calculated and actual speeds allowed by Safe plug-in for MCB
4245.0
15x. 120
Delta V the tolerance between the calculated and actual speeds allowed by Safe plug-in for MCB
4245.1
15x. 120
4246.0 Zero Speed the zero speed limit that Safe plug-in for MCB 15x will use to engage STO. 10
4246.1 Zero Speed the zero speed limit that Safe plug-in for MCB 15x will use to engage STO. 10
4247.0 Ramp Time the ramp time that Safe plug-in for MCB 15x will use to engage STO. 1.0
4247.1 Ramp Time the ramp time that Safe plug-in for MCB 15x will use to engage STO. 1.0
S-ramp Ratio at Deceleration Start the proportion of the total ramp-down time wherein the
4248.0 deceleration torque increases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compensation
achieved. 50
S-ramp Ratio at Deceleration Start the proportion of the total ramp-down time wherein the
4248.1 deceleration torque increases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compensation
achieved. 50
S-ramp Ratio at Deceleration End the proportion of the total ramp-down time wherein the
4249.0 deceleration torque decreases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compen-
sation achieved. 50
S-ramp Ratio at Deceleration End the proportion of the total ramp-down time wherein the
4249.1 deceleration torque decreases. The greater the percentage value, the greater the jerk compen-
sation achieved. 50
4250.0 Cut Off Speed the speed at which the Failsafe Reaction is engaged.
4250.1 Cut Off Speed the speed at which the Failsafe Reaction is engaged. 19 19
4251.0 Speed Limit the maximum speed allowed when the safe limited speed function is engaged.


4251.1 Speed Limit the maximum speed allowed when the safe limited speed function is engaged.
4252.0 Fail Safe Reaction the safety function that is activated when the speed exceeds the limit set. STO
4252.1 Fail Safe Reaction the safety function that is activated when the speed exceeds the limit set. STO
Start Ramp if the speed at the activation of safe limited speed is greater than the speed limit,
4253.0
the function either ramps down to the speed limit (Yes value) or activates the STO (No value.) No
Start Ramp if the speed at the activation of safe limited speed is greater than the speed limit,
4253.1
the function either ramps down to the speed limit (Yes value) or activates the STO (No value.) No
4254.0 Ramp Down Time the ramp down time for starting the ramp. 1.0
4254.1 Ramp Down Time the ramp down time for starting the ramp. 1.0
Table 19.12 Parameter List
NOTE
19.5 Commissioning When writing to a device in blank state, the user is
prompted to provide a new password for the device. Have
1. Configure a Safe plug-in for MCB 15x. the appropriate default password available at hand.
2. Press Write to drive to upload to the frequency
converter
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The following status window will open:
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Illustration 19.13 Writing to Drive Progress Window
3. Enter the password, when the Confirm password Illustration 19.15 Configuration Approval Dialog and Summary
dialog pops up (Default password : 12345678).
For more information on changing password,
refer to 19.6.3 Change Password
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Illustration 19.14 Password Entry Dialog
4. Press OK to continue OR press Cancel to discard

the process and perform a rollback.
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Drives The top section of the summary displays all frequency 9. When the commissioning process is complete,
converters affected by the write procedure. In case of press [Reset] on the frequency converter to
multiple frequency converters, press the frequency reboot.
converter titles in the window to update Parameters
and CRC below accordingly. 19.5.1 Commission Report
Paramet This section details all the updated parameters that
ers were written to the frequency converter. During the commission process, the commission report is
ID The parameter ID written. generated based on a fixed template within the MCT10
Name The name of the parameter written. application. The report contains all data written to the
New The value of the parameter that was designated to be frequency converter.
values written to the frequency converter. This column must
have the same value as Received values. If not, an error The report is generated during the write to drive
is displayed. procedure and the data are gathered at the moment the
Received The value that was received from the frequency report is generated. This report contains the functions that
values converter after the update procedure. This column need to be tested, see more details in MCB 15x Safety
must have the same value as New values. If not, an Option Operating Instructions, MG34W.
error is displayed.
CRC This section displays the CRC values that were
The contents and structure of the commissioning report
generated from the application side and the
are as follows:
frequency converter side. These values must match. If
not, an error is displayed.
General Introduction general information and
Table 19.13 details about the report itself.
Commissioning Configuration details regarding

5. When the Configuration approval pops up, review the commissioned setup and parameter configu-
the included summary. rations.
6. Press Approve to confirm the changes and close Commissioning Test specific testing scenarios
the dialog window, OR press Cancel to discard for the current set-up. This section also contains
the process and perform a rollback. CRC check procedure descriptions
When the configuration has been approved, the commis-
sioning report is generated and displayed.
19.6 Operation
The following describes how to use the diagnosics
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function, how to reset and how to change password
19.6.1 Diagnostics
Follow these instructions to access and use Diagnostics

function:
1. Open the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x plug-in

interface in network online mode.
2. Press Administration in the upper section of the
interface. The following window will open:
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Illustration 19.16 Commission Report Review, Save and Print

Dialog
7. Press Save to save the commission report in Rich Illustration 19.17 Safe Plug-in for MCB 15x Administration
Text Format. Window
8. Press Print to print the report. 19 19

3. Enter the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x password 19.6.3 Change Password
configured for the frequency converter.
4. Press Download to download the Safe plug-in for When working with the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x plug-in
MCB 15x event log. in network online mode, Change password is displayed in
the information area of the plug-in interface.
5. Choose a location to save the log file. The log is
presented in simple text file format.
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19.6.2 Reset
Follow these instructions to access and use the Reset

function:
NOTE
Resetting the device restores factory settings and erases
any customized configuration on the device. To ensure
rollback possibility, back up the contents of the device
before resetting
1. Open the Safe plug-in for MCB 15x plug-in

interface in network online mode.
2. Press Administration in the upper section of the
interface. Illustration 19.19 Safe Plug-in for MCB 15x Password Changing
3. Press the Reset tab header to open the Reset tab. Window
The following window will open:
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Follow these instructions to change the password:
1. Press Change password.

2. Enter the current password into the Current
password field.
3. Enter the new desired password into the New
password field.
4. Confirm the new desired password by entering it
again into the Confirm new password field. The
password length must be exactly 8 characters.
The password is case sensitive.
5. If necessary, select the option Confirm to all blank
Illustration 19.18 Reset Password
initial drives to apply the new password to all
new drives in the network.
4. Select the option Yes, I want to reset Safe plug-in 6. Press Cancel to discard the procedure.
for MCB 15x Configuration for the frequency
converter to continue
5. Enter the master password configured for the
frequency converter to continue.
6. Press Reset to reset the frequency converter
password and configuration.
7. Press [Reset] on the frequency converter to
reboot.
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Customer Specific Initialis... VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
20 Customer Specific Initialisation Values - CSIV 20 20
Provides the functionality to download files containing commissioning. Files can only be flashed via the serial bus
Customer Specific Initialization Values, language files and RS-485 with the frequency converter serial address
LCP application wizard files to the frequency converter. configured to 1.
CSIV files contain parameter sets that can be used to
initialise the frequency converter to reduce the time for The features available are listed in Table 20.1
View Drive Download CSIV Delete CSIV Download Delete Download Delete
Flash File Files Files Language Files Language Files application application
System wizard files wizard files
FC 51 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
FC 101 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
MCB 102 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
FC 300 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes* Yes*
Derived Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A

versions of the
FC series
AAF005 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A N/A
Table 20.1
* Only FC 302 from firmware version 6.6x.
The functionality is available as a plug-in named Drive File

System and is accessible both from Network and Project
nodes.
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Illustration 20.1
From the Network node it is only possible to view the

content in the Drive Flash File System. It requires a change
of the frequency converter serial protocol 8-30 Protocol to
[1] FC MC. CSIV and language files can only be
downloaded from the Project node.

20 20 20.1 Creating CSIV files view with the default name starting from 1. Additionally
existing CSIV files or language files can be imported to the
New CSIV files can be created by right clicking from the list choosing Import File from the menu.
Drive File Manager right pane and choosing New File->CSIV
File. An empty CSIV file is created and listed in the right
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Illustration 20.2
CSIV files containing initialization values can be exported

to a file selecting Export File from the menu. Traditionally
from the file menu it is possible to Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete
or Rename existing files from the list.

20.2 Configuring CSIV Files 20 20

The CSIV file can be configured in an editor double
clicking on file from the list or by choosing Edit File from
the menu.
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Illustration 20.3
Left view contains the parameter settings imported from Revert parameters to project drive settings applies the
the Project. Right view lists the actual CSIV file content. initialisation values to CSIV file contents corresponding to
the original project.
The CSIV file content is auto generated based on the Reset to default values - resets all parameters to Factory
settings configured in the File menu. configuration and erases the CSIV file content.
Full Change set builds up the CSIV file content based on
the changes made by the user in the project including all Press Save to save the parameter settings from the File
the dependant parameters. content to the CSIV file.
Minimal change set - builds up the CSIV file content based Press Cancel to discard all changes and close the CSIV
on changes made by the user only. Choosing this option editor.
the CSIV file will be independently from the frequency
converter firmware version, except if one of the user As part of the CSIV content, the frequency converter
configured parameters is not available. information is also saved to the file. When opening the file
in the CSIV editor a validation is made in order to check
The CSIV file editor additionally provides the feature to for compatibility.
change the parameter settings similar the MCT 10 Set-up
Software general parameter handling.
If the CSIV file content is wrong, it is possible to undo the

changes made from the Options menu.

20 20 When parameter settings have been saved to the file Open
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the second time - validation.
20.3 Drive File Manager

Files can be downloaded or existing ones erased in the
frequency converter from the Drive File Manager available
from the menu.
Illustration 20.4
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Illustration 20.5
The frequency converter will be set into service mode

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when opening the Drive File Manager. Please be aware if

the connection is lost or the frequency converter is power
cycled, the frequency converter will remain in service
mode. It can be forced back to normal mode from the
Software Upgrader plugin.
Illustration 20.6
The Drive File Manager is divided in a left pane named

Project Drive and a right pane named Connected Drive.

Project Drive lists the files in the project. 20 20

Connected Drive lists the files present in the frequency
converter flash file system.
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Illustration 20.7
Three buttons are located in the middle of the
Illustration 20.8
Right arrow transfers the file(s) from the project to the

frequency converter Flash File System.
Illustration 20.9
Left pane transfers the file(s) from the frequency converter

Flash File System to the project.
Illustration 20.10
Exit button closes the frequency converter File Manager

and switches the frequency converter back to normal
mode.

Troubleshooting VLT MCT 10 Set-up Software
21 Troubleshooting
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21.1 Save Error Dialog 21.2 Common Problems and Solutions
When an error dialog appears on the screen MCT 10 Set- 21.2.1 Changes Are Not Saved to PC
up Software has a facility for saving to a text file to record
the error message for later reference, for example to Checks that changes made in the Network folder have
obtain help from Support. Within the error dialog window, been copied over to the Project folder, and then saved to
select the option Save As and you will be able to record a directory on the users hard disk. Changes made in the
the error message as a text file with free choice of file Network folder are implemented in the field device only,
name and location. and are not automatically saved to a PC.
For example, when scanning the network for frequency 21.2.2 Error Message Whilst Installing MCT
converters, an error dialog will appear showing the 10 Set-up Software
frequency converters not detected:
Message such as "MCT 10 Set-up Software SET UP
SOFTWARE ERROR OPENING FC DRIVER" This error may
occur if there is a second PC program installed, using the
same COM port of the PC. Such a program could be a PLC
programming tool, Palm pilot driver or Cellular Phone
driver etc. Investigate whether other programs use the
same COM port. If this is the case make sure that the other
PC tool does not lock or reserve the COM port.
Error message whilst storing parameter settings and

reading / writing via Profibus DP-V1 using the function
Database readout from the Drive.
Illustration 21.1
21.2.3 Error Message Communication

Failed
Select Save As.. to store the error log and the following
dialog will appear:
The communications error comes and goes sporadically:
This type of communications error typically occurs when
cables are inadequately screened, in which case EMC noise
can affect the communications. Check that the cables are
installed according to the guidelines in the Operating
Instructions for the frequency converter.
The communications error is permanent:

This type of communications error is typically due to an
error in network configuration. Check that the network
configuration is in accordance with the frequency
converter Operating Instructions guidelines.
Illustration 21.2

The Communication Failed error message appears in the

status bar as shown:
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Illustration 21.3
21.2.4 Communication Errors
If an erroneous/illegal action has been attempted, an error When a communications error arises, the status bar at the
highlight will appear in the status bar at the bottom of the bottom of the MCT 10 Set-up Software window will be
MCT 10 Set-up Software window. highlighted and display a Communications Failed error
message, as shown in the following example:
Illustration 21.4

When no communications error has occurred the same

window will appear as:
21 21
Illustration 21.5
Communications errors typically occur due to inadequate 21.3.2 Troubleshooting CRC Errors
screening of cables, i.e. cable is not installed in accordance
with installation instructions. CRC errors can occur during the write to drive procedure.
Should a CRC error occur, try to write to the frequency
21.3 Safe Plug-In
converter again.
This section contains common troubleshooting and known
error descriptions. When the CRC errors persist, verify the integrity of the
devices and communication.
21.3.1 Troubleshooting Communication
Errors 21.3.3 Device Error Codes
During commission, the communication between MCT 10 The following is a complete list of all error codes that can
Set-up Software and the frequency converter can fail. The appear within the Safe plug-in for MCB15x plugin and their
user is notified of this failure via a message. respective descriptions.
Confirm the status of the communication devices and the

frequency converter as well as the status of the frequency
converter to guarantee proper communication.

Error Led Indications

No. Description LED1 LED 2 LED4
21 21
Green
Internal failure Reason Action Constant
1 Diagnostic in Green
progress Constant
67 Int Fail Check that data for Make a re-customi- Red Constant
tolerance error feedback (ppr., Type of sation with correct
exceeded: feedback and gear data if needed
Reaction STO ratio) are entered
Set 42-12 Encoder
correctly
Direction to the
Direction of feedback opposite value.
is wrong.
Decrease ramping
Due to use of time on frequency
feedback filter the converter
dynamic of the system
Try to run the
does not match with
system at e.g. 60
dynamic of feedback
RPM. If error nr. 99
filter (42-15 Feedback
now occurs, this is
Filter). System is
the reason.
ramping too fast.
Improve shielding
Feedback signals are
of feedback cables
not received at all.
and motor cables.
No correction Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on safety
shielding of feedback function state assigned to DI1 and DI2
cables. respectively
68 Int fail Speed The value of V is If running in closed Red Constant

limit SS1a too small. For closed loop, try to adjust
Ramp: Reaction loop system it must PID setting and if
STO often be larger than needed increase
the recommended SS1 ramping time.
value.
Try to increase
Due to use of 42-15 Feedback
feedback filter the Filter, but this
dynamic of the system might cause error
does not match with nr. 67 to occur.
dynamic of feedback
Otherwise increase
filter (42-15 Feedback 42-45 Delta V.
Filter).
Load change takes

place during ramping.
69 Int fail Speed See 68 See 68 Red Constant

limit SS1b
Ramp: Reaction
STO
Table 21.1


21 21
Internal failure Reason Action Green Constant
70 Int fail speed Happens during ramping Change 42-53 Start Red Constant
limit SLSa : to SLS limit, see 68. Ramp to Yes and set
Reaction STO Happens during speed 42-54 Ramp Down
below SLS limit: Time accordingly.
If speed is above Cut Increase 42-50 Cut Off
Off speed at activation
Speed or decrease
point and 42-53 Start
42-51 Speed Limit to
Ramp is set to No,
get a larger tolerance
this error occurs.
Noise on the feedback

signal (incl. quanti-
sation noise) is larger
that expected.
Load change takes

place, do as in above
point)
134 Int fail speed See 70 See 70 Red Constant

limit SLSa:
Reaction SS1a
limit
SLSa :Reaction
SS1b
Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on
71 Int fail speed See 70 See 70 safety function state assigned to DI1 and Red Constant
limit SLSb : DI2 respectively
Reaction STO
limit
SLSb :Reaction
SS1a
limit
SLSb :Reaction
SS1b
72 Int Fail The two processos on First power cycle the Red Constant
Processor MCB 15x have frequency converter
Failure: Reaction different safety states. or restart the MCB
STO 15x by 42-90 Restart
CPU 2 fails
Safe Option. Secondly
try to make a general
reset of the MCB 15x
with the Adminis-
tration button (MCB
15x goes back to
blank initial state)
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
Table 21.2


21 21
Green
73 Int Fail safe Diagnostic of safe output First power cycle Red Constant
output switch1: of CPU 1 fails. frequency converter
Reaction STO or restart the MCB
15x by 42-90 Restart
Safe Option.
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
74 Int Fail safe Diagnostic of safe output First power cycle Red Constant
output switch2: of CPU 2 fails. frequency converter
Reaction STO or restart the option
by 42-90 Restart Safe
Option.
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
75 Int Fail DI2 in Safety input Check that configu- Red Constant
PUST: Reaction connected to DI2 has ration of DI2
STO illegal signal level. (42-21 Type sub index
[1] is set correctly or
Sensor is broken Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on
the connected sensor
safety function state assigned to DI1 and
is installed according
DI2 respectively
to specification.
76 Int Fail DI1 in Safety input Check that the Red Constant
PUST: Reaction connected to DI1 has configuration of DI1
STO illegal signal level. (42-21 Type sub index
[1] is set correctly or
Sensor is broken
to specification.
77 Int Fail failsafe The CRC of the MCB 15x Configure the MCB 15x Red Constant
data CRC does not match the with MCT 10 safe plug-in
mismatch: stored CRC value on the or by CRC select/LCP
Reaction STO frequency converter. copy
78 Int Fail The communication First power cycle Red Constant
S1S2CommChan between CPU 1 and CPU frequency converter
nel: Reaction 2 fails. or restart the MCB
STO 15x by 42-90 Restart
Safe Option.
If the problem perists,

contact Danfoss
79 Int Fail No SPI Contact Danfoss Red Constant

comm: Reaction
STO
Table 21.3


21 21
Green
80 Int Fail No CAN Contact Danfoss Red Constant
comm: Reaction
STO
81 Int Fail under Voltage for CPU 1 is too First power cycle Red Constant
voltage Vuc1: low. frequency
Reaction STO converter.
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
82 Int Fail Voltage for CPU 1 is too First power cycle Red Constant
overvoltage high. frequency
Vuc1: Reaction converter.
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
83 Int Fail Voltage for terminal 12 First power cycle Red Constant
undervoltage 24 safe output is too low. frequency
V IO: Reaction converter.
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on safety
84 Int Fail Voltage for terminal 12 First power cycle function state assigned to DI1 and DI2 Red Constant
overvoltage 24v safe output is too high. frequency respectively
IO: Reaction converter.
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
85 Int Fail Voltage for CPU 2 (GPIO) First power cycle Red Constant
undervoltage is too low. frequency
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
86 Int Fail Voltage for CPU 2 (GPIO) First power cycle Red Constant
overvoltage is too high. frequency
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
87 Int Fail Voltage used for other First power cycle Red Constant
undervoltage circuits than CPU is too frequency
int5v: Reaction low. converter.
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
Table 21.4


21 21
Green
88 Int Fail Voltage used for other First power cycle Red Constant
overvoltage circuits than CPU is too frequency
int5v: Reaction high. converter.
STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
89 Int Fail Memory Data in EEPROM for Try to perform a Red Constant
Fail S2: Reaction CPU 2 is corrupted. general reset of
STO the MCB 15x with
The Flash memory
the Adminis-
fails.
tration button.
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
90 Int Fail Memory Data in EEPROM for Try to perform a Red Constant
Fail S1: Reaction CPU 1 is corrupted. general reset of
STO the MCB 15x with
The Flash memory
the Adminis-
fails.
tration button.
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on safety
91 Int Fail Voltage for CPU2 (PLL) s First power cycle function state assigned to DI1 and DI2 Red Constant
undervoltage too low. frequency respectively
Vuc2 PLL: converter.
Reaction STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
92 Int Fail Voltage for CPU2 (PLL) is First power cycle Red Constant
overvoltage too high. frequency
Vuc2 PLL: converter.
Reaction STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
93 Int Fail Voltage for CPU2 (Core) s First power cycle Red Constant
undervoltage too low. frequency
Vuc2 Core: converter.
Reaction STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
94 Int Fail Voltage for CPU2 (Core) is First power cycle Red Constant
overvoltage too high. frequency
Vuc2 Core: converter.
Reaction STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
Table 21.5


21 21
Green
95 Int Fail Voltage for CPU2 (SDRAM) First power cycle Red Constant
undervoltage s too low. frequency
Vuc2 SDRAM: converter.
Reaction STO
If the problem
persists, contact
Danfoss
96 Int Fail Voltage for CPU2 (SDRAM) First power cycle Red Constant
overvoltage is too high. frequency
Vuc2 SDRAM: converter.
Reaction STO
If the problem
persists, contact Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on safety
Danfoss function state assigned to DI1 and DI2
97 Int Fail MOC Fail Contact Danfoss respectively Red Constant
S1: Reaction
STO
98 Int fail invalid Version of customisation Do a new configu-
customer file file of MCB 15x stored in ration with MCT 10
version EEPROM does not match safe plug-in which
the customisation file supports the SW
supported by the SW version of MCB 15x.
version of MCB 15x.
99 Int Fail The connected feedback Check to connection is Red
Feedback error source does not give any done according to the
signal. specification or if the
feedback source is
broken.
113 Ext Fail DI1 : Safety input connected Check that configu- Red Constant Red flashing,
Reaction STO to DI1 has illegal ration of DI1 cycle (on 500
signal level. (42-21 Type sub index ms, off 500
[0] is set correctly or ms)
Sensor is broken.
to specification Status depends on
177 Ext Fail See 113 See 113 Red Constant safety function state Red flashing,
DI1 :Reaction assigned to DI2 cycle (on 500
SS1a ms, off 500
ms)
241 Ext Fail See 113 See 113 Red Constant Red flashing,
DI1 :Reaction cycle (on 500
SS1b ms, off 500
ms)
114 Ext Fail DI2 : Safety input connected Check that configu- Status depends on Red Constant Red flashing,
Reaction STO to DI2 has illegal ration of DI2 Safety function state cycle (on 500
signal level. (42-21 Type sub index assigned to DI1 ms, off 500
[1] is set correctly or ms)
Sensor is broken
to specification


21 21
178 Ext Fail See 114 See 114 Status depends on Red Constant Red flashing,
DI2 :Reaction Safety function state cycle (on 500
SS1a assigned to DI1 ms, off 500
ms)
242 Ext Fail See 114 See 114 Status depends on Red Constant Red flashing,
DI2 :Reaction Safety function state cycle (on 500
SS1b assigned to DI1 ms, off 500
ms)
115 Ext Fail Prec The frequency converter Increase speed to Red flashing,
Thresh Timer has been running below above 120 RPM. cycle (on 500
Elapsed : 120 RPM for more than ms, off 500
Reaction STO the time entered in ms)
parameter 42-18 Zero
Speed Timer with safe
function SLS active.
179 Ext Fail Prec See 115 See 115 Red flashing,
Thresh Timer cycle (on 500
Elapsed ms, off 500
:Reaction SS1a ms)
243 Ext Fail Prec See 115 See 115 Red flashing,
Thresh Timer cycle (on 500
Elapsed ms, off 500
:Reaction SS1b Status of LED 1 and LED2 depends on Safety ms)
116 Ext Fail SF The frequency converter Increase speed to function state assigned to DI1 and DI2 Red flashing,
activation has been running below above 120 RPM. respectively cycle (on 500
Speed 120 RPM for more that 1 ms, off 500
Suspension : year and a safety function ms)
Reaction STO that need speed feedback
is activated.
180 Ext Fail SF See 116 See 116 Red flashing,
activation cycle (on 500
Speed ms, off 500
Suspension: ms)
Reaction SS1a
244 Ext Fail SF See 116 See 116 Red flashing,
activation cycle (on 500
Speed ms, off 500
Suspension ms)
:Reaction SS1b
Table 21.6

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MAKING MODERN LIVING POSSIBLE

VLT Motion Control Tools

3 Installation and De-installation 12

4 Introduction to User Interface 13

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5.6 Ethernet-TSC Data Communication 22

7 Read/Write between MCT 10 Set-up Software and Frequency Convert-

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8.3.2 Save a Project 44

12 Alarm, Warning and Fault Log Readout 52

13 Smart Logic Controller Plug-in 56

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15 Update Drives Firmware Support in MCT 10 Set-up Software 68

16 DP-V1 Connection and PG/PC Interface 71

17 FC 102 and FC 202 Series Functions 73

19 Functional Safety Configuration Plug-in 103

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19.6.1 Diagnostics 121

20 Customer Specific Initialisation Values - CSIV 123

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1.1.1 Copyright, Limitation of Liability and

Danfoss does not warrant that a software program Safety Regulations

WARNING time has elapsed before removing motor and

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a local stop, while the frequency converter is Hoisting applications: 1 1

WARNING 525 - 690

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MS-WindowsTM at user level

Set-up and operation of frequency converters,

Use of and linkage with communication

The manual does not provide any detailed information

Links to all Windows applications possible

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2.2.2 Help Version supports: MCT 10 Set-up MCT 10

APoss program for 2.5 System Requirements

a Pentium PIII 350Mhz or compatible

2.4 Two Versions 200 MB of available space on the hard drive;

MCT 10 Set-up Software is available in two versions: Basic Recommended system:

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2.6 Background Knowledge

For questions regarding set-up of master-to-master

2.7 Related Literature

SyncPos and Fieldbus Communication Application

Profibus DP V1 Design Guide, MG90E102

Design Guide for the relevant frequency

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3 Installation and De-installation

3.1.2 How to Change Language after

During installation, select the language version required in

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4 Introduction to User Interface

4.1 MCT 10 Set-up Software Features

Illustration 4.1 4.1.6 Right View

The Right View displays details of the element highlighted

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4.1.7 Tree View

The Left View can be expanded or compressed according

4.1.8 Network Mode - Online