Manual - Conversor CACC - WNTC

Implementation and
Commissioning Handbook
V/WNTC - CONTINUOUS
THREE-PHASE
DIGITAL
Unidirectional and bidirectional
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
CN 37 903f-EN September 2000
FOR
V/WNTC 4025E to 41850E
Software version 5.04
This document is the exclusive property of ALSTOM. It must not be divulged to third parties, nor reproduced
in full or in part, by any means whatsoever, without prior authorisation.
SOFTWARE UPGRADES
VERSION 4.4:
Addition of bit 7.29.
VERSION 4.5 and 4.6:

Not marketed.
VERSION 4,7:
Deletion of short-circuit fault in motor temperature probes.
Addition of bits 5.27, 6.23 and 6.24.
Modification of IR selection on field control (#04.02 instead of #1.20).
VERSION 4.8:
Addition of fourfold multiplication on speed loop proportional gain by bit #03.28.
VERSION 4.9:
Addition of parameter 10.37 to inhibit armature open circuit fault.
Addition of parameter 5.28 to reduce hysteresis on bridge change.
VERSION 4.10:
Modification of scaling factors of the current loop gains (parameters 05.12, 05.13, 05.14 and 05.15).
VERSION 5 (See next page):

Improvement of operation on disturbed network.
Modification of zero current detection on bridge change.
Modification of factory setting for bridge temperature monitoring.
Reduction in speed loop gain on low inertia charges.
VERSION 5.1:
Test version of version 5.02
VERSION 5.02:
Modification of dead band management on bridge change.
Freezing of the integral gain of the speed loop in torque mode.
VERSION 5.03:
Not marketed.
VERSION 5.04:
Improvement of the VAMEX management algorithm through menu 6.
Modification of the management of certain faults in order to prevent false activation on highly inductive load.
HANDBOOK REVISIONS
CN 37 903d: addition of Chapter 13 on electromagnetic compatibility.

CN 37 903e: update for software version 5.
CN 37 903f: update with dimensions of line chokes and serial link connectors.
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WARNINGS
The use of this variable speed drive, in its standard version, is very straightforward. Reference will be made to
the diagrams and explanations contained in this handbook. The use of advanced programming functions is
less straightforward. This requires sound knowledge of the equipment and processes. If, following incorrect
programming, the variable speed drive stops working, it is easy to revert to the basic setting (factory setting).
Follow the procedure below:
- Load the register 00 of any menu with the value 255 for a VNTC or 233 for a WNTC.
- Press the "Reset" key.
Versions 5.XX of the software require the presence of an LK3 strap on the power card.
Consequently, upgrading an old version 4.XX requires this strap to be installed. Furthermore, if this new
version is required to replace a version prior to 4.07, ensure that parameters 3.29 and 10.37 are set to 0 for it
to run in the same manner.
Improvement of operation on disturbed network:
The installation of the LK3 strap on the power card requires the insertion of a filter into the synchronisation
circuit, thereby increasing the immunity of the variable speed drive against network disturbance through the
swiching holes of the thyristor bridges. The insertion of this filter causes a slight phase shift in the synchronous
voltage, which is counteracted at software level.
NOTE: despite the use of this function, a mains choke is still required.
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WORK SAFETY
Machines are potential hazards. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the installation meets the local
standards and regulations in force. Only experienced technicians are authorised to install this equipment,
having duly read and understood this handbook.
BEWARE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
NOTE:
This equipment is supplied in accordance with our warranty terms and conditions in force at the time of
purchase.
The content of this guide is assumed to be accurate at the time of printing. However, we reserve the right to
modify the content thereof and change the product specifications and performance criteria without notice. We
shall not accept, inter alia, any responsibility in the event of inappropriate or incorrect configuration of the
unit's operating parameters, by manual and/or automatic means.
IMPORTANT:
Whatever their origin, variable speed drives generate harmonic currents which can be sent on the network or
radiated. These may cause interferences that can have harmful effects on the environment.
ALSTOM refuses to accept any responsibility in relation to the aforementioned interferences, the extent of
which essentially depends upon the configuration of the power system. These interferences can be
counteracted by the addition of appropriate filters to be determined on a case by case basis.
Should you have any queries or questions concerning the installation of this product, do not hesitate to contact
our Technical Support Team ALSPA HELP at:
- Tel: 33 (0)8.25.02.11.02
- Fax: 33 (0)1.60.13.22.60
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. COMPOSITION OF VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES 1

2.1. Block diagram 1
2.2 Composition 2
2.3 Operation 2
3. CHARACTERISTICS 3
3.1 General characteristics 3
3.2 Performance 3
3.3 Climatic characteristics 4
3.4 Electrical characteristics 4
4. APPLICATION DIAGRAMS 6
4.1 VNTC variable speed drive with motor contactor 6
4.2 WNTC variable speed drive with motor contactor 7
4.3 VNTC variable speed drive with line contactor 8
4.4 WNTC variable speed drive with line contactor 9
4.5 Ventilation characteristics of V/WNTC variable speed drives 10
5. SIZING OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO THE VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE 11

5.1 VNTC variable speed drive with loop contactor 11
5.2 WNTC variable speed drive with loop contactor 12
5.3 VNTC variable speed drive with line contactor 13
5.4 WNTC variable speed drive with line contactor 14
5.5 Definition of fast acting fuses 15
5.6 Mains choke 15
6. DEFINITION OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR 18

6.1 Thermal relay 18
6.2 Excitation of the motor 18
6.2.1 V/WNTC-D 4025 to 4210 18
6.2.2. V/WNTC-E 4420 to 41850 21
6.2.2.1 Standard field voltage 22
6.2.2.2 Calculating the field resistance R 22
6.2.2.3 Non-standard field voltage 22
6.2.2.4 Note 23
6.2.2.5 High energising currents 23
6.3 Ventilation of the motor 23
7. CONNECTIONS 24
7.1 Power 24
7.2 Energising circuit 24
7.3 Power supply - Synchronisation 24
7.4 Connection of low levels 25
7.4.1 Introduction 25
7.4.2 Description 26
7.4.3 Description of connectors 30
7.4.4 Summary of terminal strips 31
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8. PARAMETER SETTING FOR VNTCS AND WNTCS 33
8.1 Why set parameters? 33
8.2 Procedure 33
8.2.1 Introduction 33
8.2.2 Customisations of the MDA2 card 33
8.2.3 Parameter or programming registers 34
8.2.4 The control panel of the variable speed drive and access to the registers 35
8.2.5 Example of use 36
8.2.6 Saving the content of the parameters 36
8.3. List of parameters 37
8.3.1 Security - access key 37
8.3.1.1 Introduction 37
8.3.1.2 Unprotected registers 38
8.3.1.2 1st level access key 38
8.3.1.3 2nd level access key 38
8.3.1.4 Deletion and restoration of access keys 38
8.3.1.5 3rd level access key = user key 39
8.3.2 The menus 40
8.3.3 Description of parameters 41
8.4 Table summarising the parameters 89
8.5 Operating diagrams 101
9. INSTALLATION OF THE V/WNTC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES 113

9.1 Dimensions 113
9.2 Rules concerning assembly 117
9.3 Precautions concerning the wiring 118
9.3.1 Power circuits 118
9.3.2 Control circuits 118
9.4 Excitation circuit 118
9.5 Application 118
10. PUTTING INTO OPERATION 119

10.1 First application of a voltage 119
10.2 Putting into operation and settings 119
10.2.1 Current controller 119
10.2.2 Speed controller 120
10.2.3 Special cases 122
10.3 Fault management 123
10.3.1 Alphabetical list of faults 123
10.3.2 Numerical list of faults 124
11. SERIAL COMMUNICATION LINK 125

11.1 Operation of mode 1 : "ANSI" protocol 125
11.2 Syntax of the messages 126
11.2.1 Reading the contents of a register 126
11.2.2 Simplified syntax for reading 126
11.2.3 Writing in a register 127
11.2.4 Response of the variable speed drive to this writing 127
11.2.5 Address 0 127
11.3 Checksum of the message 127
11.4 Connection of the serial link 128
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12. DIGITAL SPEED CONTROL 130
12.1 Operation with digital speed control 131
12.2 "Master/slave" operation 131
12.3 The position loop 131
12.3.1 General remarks 131
12.3.2 Activation of the position loop 132
12.4 Alignment of the position and pulse-driven operation 133
12.5 Settings 133
12.5.1 Speed control 133
12.5.2 Master/slave control 133
13. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 134
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1. INTRODUCTION
ALSPA VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives are three-phase thyristor variable speed drives for direct
current motors. Incorporating the latest advances in technology, these variable speed drives are entirely digital
and programmable by the user.
Built around a high-performance micro-controller, these variable speed drives may be adapted to all industrial
applications. Many related functions, usually performed using additional cards, are integrated here and easily
activated by programming the appropriate register.
Programming is straightforward. It can be carried out locally using the five keys and the displays arranged on
the front of the variable speed drive, or remotely, using a computer system, by serial link.
VNTC variable speed drives are single-bridge three-phase variable speed drives (6-thyristor Graëtz bridge)
and WNTC variable speed drives are reversible three-phase variable speed drives (12-thyristor Graëtz bridge,
head-to-foot mounting), allowing operation in the four quadrants of the speed torque diagram.
2. COMPOSITION OF VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES
2.1. Block diagram
F
Synchro
Ref. N A
D
D
A
Auxiliary
inputs
Special programmed MICRO-PROCESSOR
VNTC
functions interface
(options) AND PERIPHERALS
WNTC
D
A
DT M
GI
D
A
Printer Logic Relay
outputs outputs Keyboard
Computer Analogue Displays
terminal output
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2.2 Composition
VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives essentially consist of a thyristor bridge (6 thyristors for the VNTC
and 12 for the WNTC) and two electronic modules supporting the control circuits (MDA1 and MDA2).
The power bridge is fitted either with thyristors in individual moulded units or with discrete thyristors for the
high ratings. A printed circuit, covering the bridge, supports the pulse transformers, the protection circuits
and the switching power supply of the control circuits.
The module MDA1 is the core of the variable speed drive. It supports the micro-controller and associated
circuitry. It performs the functions of control (speed and current), generation of control pulses of the
thyristors, various monitoring and security functions, management of the internal keyboard and displays on
the front panel.
This module equips both VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives. Only software customisations
differentiate both types of variable speed drives.
The module MDA2 provides the interface with external devices. It supports the low level terminal strip, the
various adaptation stages of analogue signals and power supply for the pulse generator.
It also supports a computer serial link to the V24 standard (RS 232 C and RS 485). This serial link allows
the various accessible control parameters to be read or written remotely, using a processor, a controller or a
computer terminal. This serial link offers the same features as the keyboard of the variable speed drive.
The module MDA2 is also designed to support a daughterboard containing customised software relating to
specific applications.
2.3 Operation
Seen from the outside, VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives receive a speed setpoint and a
measurement and, depending on the difference obtained by comparing these two values, a pulse
generator, synchronous with the mains, releases the signals for triggering the thyristors at the appropriate
time, having firstly ensured that the resulting current in the load is not greater than the maximum current
defined by the limiting circuit.
3. CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 General characteristics

- Entirely digital system, controlled by microprocessor,
- Parameter setting using a pad comprising five keys and two four-digit, seven-segment displays or by V24
serial link (RS 232C or RS 485).
- Diagnosis facilitated by the displaying of fault codes,
- 9 LED status displays,
- Non volatile RAM (EEPROM) for storage of customisation parameters,
- Control by digital or analogue speed sensor or by measuring armature voltage with IR compensation,
- Direction of phase rotation not important,
- Self-regulation of voltage and frequency of the power supply,
- Excitation cutoff protection,
- Electronic protection for motor overload,
- Instant protection device for variable speed drive in the event of an overcurrent,
- Lost motion protection,
- Mains phase failure protection,
- Current limitation adjustable between 0 and 150% of the rated current,
- Self-regulating current loop,
- Possibility of controlling the current limitation for speed,
- dl/dt in the load, adjustable,
- Two separate current loops according to the current rate (chopped or smoothed),
- Torque control input with speed monitoring,
- Not affected by network brownouts,
- 8A field controller incorporated up to rating 210A, external installation above this,
- Terminal strip completely reprogrammable (except for polarities),
- Digital control (loop position) incorporated,
- Possibility of connecting 2 parallel or serial dodecaphase units.
3.2 Performance
- Speed control;
* Control better than 0.1% for a load variation of 100% in analogue mode and better than 0.01% in
digital control mode with loop position.
* Tolerance due to temperature: 0.05% / °C (analogue),
* Speed variation range: 0 to 100%.
- Torque adjustment: 0.3%
3.3 Climatic characteristics
- Protection: IP00
- Ambient operating temperature:
* 0 to +40°C (temperature of the air on entry to the variable speed drive).
- Storage temperature: -40 to +70°C.
- Maximum altitude (without downgrading): 1,000m
- Relative humidity: 90% non-condensing. If the variable speed drives are required to operate at a
temperature above 40°C or an altitude above 1,000m, a downgrading coefficient must be applied. These
downgradings are as follows:
- For altitude: 1% per every 100m above 1,000m (max. 4,000)
- For temperature: 1.5% for each °C above 40°C up to a maximum temperature of 60°C.
3.4 Electrical characteristics
VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives comply with the standard IEC 146.
- Self-regulating supply voltage: 220V -10% to 480V +10% three-phase
- Mains frequency: 45 to 62Hz (self-regulating)
- Direction of phase rotation: Not important but the power/synchro sequence must be observed.
Maximum armature voltages:
European 50Hz network
Max. armature
Network voltage
voltage V/WNTC
220V 250
380V 440
415V 460
440V 500
North American 60Hz network
Max. armature
Network voltage
voltage V/WNTC
440V 500
460V 510
480V 530
NOTE: Variable speed drives V/WNTC 4025 to 41850 may, optionally, be supplied for a 525V network.
For ratings 420A and above, this voltage may, optionally, be increased to 660V.
- Rated current:
The current defined by the rating of the variable speed drive is permanently acceptable within the
temperature and altitude limits defined in Subsection 3.3.
- VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives are capable of resisting temporary overloads of 1.5 times the
rated current for 30 seconds.
V/WNTC Rated current (A) Maximum current/30s (A) VENTILATION

4025 25 37.5 Natural
4045 45 67.5 Natural
4075 75 112.5 Natural
4105 105 157.5 Natural
4155 155 232.5 Forced
4210 210 315 Forced
4420 420 630 Forced
4550 550 825 Forced
4700 700 1050 Forced
4825 825 1237 Forced
4900 900 1350 Forced
41200 1200 1800 Forced
41850 1850 2775 Forced
- Energising circuit (see Subsection 6.2):
* Maximum voltage: 480V AC +10%
* Maximum current:
8A for V/WNTC 4025 to 4210 with control,
10A for V/WNTC 4420 to 4825 (diode bridge).
20A for V/WNTC 4900 to 41850 (diode bridge).
- Insulation:
* Between control electronics and power: 1MΩ
* Between control electronics and earth: 2.5kV
* Between power and earth: 2.5kV
4. APPLICATION DIAGRAMS
The diagrams below are examples of use and are not limitative. Numerous variants and specific applications
may arise therefrom. Consult ALSTOM if necessary.
4.1 VNTC variable speed drive with motor contactor
Fuse switch Variable speed drive ventilation

for VNTC 4900 to 41850
RT
Three-phase supply
(delivered connected
380V/50Hz)
Line For VNTC

4420 to 4825 KM
chokes
single-phase KA M
supply ~
L1 L2 L3 E1 E3 40 31 25 21 Motor fan
37
(0V) Variable speed
drive ready
39
1 (+10)
Speed RT KA
reference
Pot. 4.7kW
3
20 (0V)
VNTC AT
(0V) KM
9- 10+ A1+ A2- F1+ F2- L11 L12 MA KA
KA KM
KM
M
Tachometer Excitation
generator
NOTE: The L1-E1 and L3-E3 sequence must be observed.
4.2 WNTC variable speed drive with motor contactor
W
V

for WNTC 4900 to 41850
RT
Three-phase supply
380V/50Hz)
For WNTC
Line KM
4420 to 4825
chokes
single-phase KA M
supply ~
40 31 25 21 Motor fan
L1 L2 L3 E1 E3 37
t Variable speed
drive ready
39
1 (+10)
Speed RT
WNTC
reference 3 34 KA
Pot. 4.7kW
2 (-10V) AT
36
20 (0V) Zero speed 35
(0V)
9- 10+ A1+ A2- F1+ F2- L11 L12
KM
MA KA
KM
KA KM
M
generator
4.3 VNTC variable speed drive with line contactor

for VNTC 4900 to 41850
RT
Three-phase supply
Line
380V/50Hz)
contactor KL
For VNTC
KL
4420 to 4825
Line single-phase KA M
chokes supply ~
L1 L2 L3 E1 E3 40 31 25 21 Motor fan
(0V) Variable speed 37
drive ready
1 (+10) 39
Speed
RT
VNTC
reference 3 KA
Pot. 4.7kW AT
20 (0V)
(0V) KL
9- 10+ A1+ A2- F1+ F2- L11 L12 MA KA
KA KL
M
generator
4.4 WNTC variable speed drive with line contactor
W
V

for WNTC 4900 to 41850
RT
Three-phase supply
Line 380V/50Hz)
contactor KL
For WNTC
4420 to 4825 KL
single-phase KA M
Line
chokes supply ~
Motor fan
L1 L2 L3 E1 E3 40 31 25 21
(0V) Variable speed 37
drive ready
1 (+10) 39
Speed
3 RT
WNTC
reference 34 KA
Pot. 4.7kW 2 (-10V) AT
36
20 (0V)
35
(0V)
9- 10+ A1+ A2- F1+ F2- L11 L12
KL
MA KA
KA KL
M
generator
4.5 Ventilation characteristics of V/WNTC variable speed drives
FAN
Rating Number Total power Voltage Frequency Noise Connection
4155
2 40W 24V internal D.C.
4210
Single-phase
4420 3 60W 50/60Hz
115V ±10%
4550
Single-phase
4700 3 120W 50/60Hz
115V ±10%
4825
4900 Three-phase
41200 1 300W 50/60Hz 77dB
240V∆ / 415V-Y
41850
From serial number 370 680 4016 onwards, the power supply for the fans of V/WNTC 4420 to 4825 has been
modified, now allowing a 110V or 220V power supply. The selection is made using jumpers on the power
terminal strip of the fans, as indicated below.
220V connection 110V connection
L1 L2/N L1 L2/N
5. SIZING OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO THE VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE
5.1 VNTC variable speed drive with loop contactor
OR
VNTC M
DECOUPLING CHOKE 50 Hz
network (iron choke) VNTC Motor
Fuses
Max. effective rating contactor
Inductance*
current
32A 200µH 22A 4025 40A
50A 200µH 40A 4045 80A
80A 100µH 65A 4075 125A
100A 100µH 90A 4105 200A
160A 75µH 135A 4155 250A
200A 75µH 180A 4210 300A
400A 25µH 360A 4420 630A
500A 25µH 470A 4550 800A
630A 20µH 600A 4700 1000A
800A 20µH 700A 4825 1250A
1000A 20µH 800A 4900 1500A
1250A 20µH 1050A 41200 1800A
2000A 10µH 1600A 41850 3000A
*: Not essential, but recommended.
NOTES:
- The recommended fuses are gl type "distribution" fuses, but fast acting fuses may also be used.
- The contactors indicated above are designed to cut off at 1.5 times the rated current.
They can be defined at a lower rating if the full potential of the variable speed drive is not used.
- The decoupling chokes are designed to reduce network interference by the variable speed drive by
limiting the range of harmonics sent by the latter. The presence of these chokes is not crucial.
Choke coefficient (L) constant up to 1.5 times the rated current.
5.2 WNTC variable speed drive with loop contactor
WNTC M
OR
network (iron choke) VNTC Motor
Fuses Fuses = See § 5.5
Max. effective rating contactor
Inductance*
current
32A 200µH 22A 4025 40A 40A fast acting
NOTES:
- In terms of the network, the recommended fuses are the gl (distribution) type. Fast acting fuses may
however be used.
- In terms of the motor, the use of fast acting fuses (protection of semi-conductors) is COMPULSORY.
- The contactors indicated above are designed to cut off at 1.5 times the rated current. They can be
defined to a lower rating if the full potential of the variable speed drive is not exploited.
5.3 VNTC variable speed drive with line contactor
VNTC M
Motor contactor
network (iron choke) VNTC
Fuses
Max. effective rating
CAT AC3 Inductance*
current
32A 25A 200µH 22A 4025
50A 50A 200µH 40A 4045
80A 80A 100µH 65A 4075
100A 145A 100µH 90A 4105
160A 185A 75µH 135A 4155
200A 365A 75µH 180A 4210
400A 400A 25µH 360A 4420
500A 630A 25µH 470A 4550
630A 800A 20µH 600A 4700
800A 800A 20µH 700A 4825
1000A 800A 20µH 800A 4900
1250A 1000A 20µH 1050A 41200
2000A 1600A 10µH 1600A 41850
NOTES:
- The recommended fuses are gl type "distribution" fuses, but fast acting fuses may also be used.
- The contactors indicated above are designed to cut off at 1.5 times the rated current.
They can be defined at a lower rating if the full potential of the variable speed drive is not exploited.
- The decoupling chokes are designed to reduce network interference by the variable speed drive by
limiting the range of harmonics sent by the latter. The presence of these chokes is not crucial.
Choke coefficient (L) constant up to 1.5 In.
5.4 WNTC variable speed drive with line contactor
WNTC M
Motor contactor
network (iron choke) WNTC
Fuses Fuses = See § 5.5
Max. effective rating
CAT AC3 Inductance*
current
32A 25A 200µH 22A 4025 40A fast acting
NOTES:
- Unless otherwise specified, the recommended fuses are gl "distribution" type fuses. Fast acting fuses
may however be used.
- The contactors indicated above are designed to cut off at 1.5 times the rated current. They can be
defined at a lower rating if the full potential of the variable speed drive is not exploited.
The line chokes proposed in the tables above are standard values appropriate to an electricity supply
system the power of which is compatible with the power of the variable speed drive.
Deviations from the average stated above may nevertheless occur and require correction. In this case, the
network parameters must be fully known in order to accurately determine the value of the line chokes to be
installed.
In WNTC variable speed drives, the use of these chokes is recommended since, besides their decoupling
function, they also enable the current on the line to be limited in the event of failure, thereby increasing the
effectiveness of the variable speed drive's electronic protection.
5.5 Definition of fast acting fuses
The use of WNTCs during power regeneration requires the use of a fast acting loop fuse. The table below
gives the definitions of these fuses (FERRAZ).
VARIABLE FUSES BASE

SPEED DRIVES Code Reference Code Reference
4025 B078040 6,600 CP URGB 14,51 40
4045 G095249 6,600 CP URGA 22,58 63
4075 N078051 6,600 CP URGA 22,58 100
4105 M300322 6,6 URD 31 D80 160
4155 Z300011 6,6 URD 31 D80 250 L 098772 SI DIN 80 630
4210 A300012 6,6 URD 31 D80 315 L 098772 SI DIN 80 630
4420 J300181 6,6 URD 32 D80 630 L 098772 SI DIN 80 630
4550 K300251 6,6 URD 33 D80 700 L 098772 SI DIN 80 630
4700 B300082 6,6 URD 33 TTF 1000 F 098580 SI DIN 80 1250A
4825 D300084 6,6 URD 33 TTF 1250
4900 D300084 6,6 URD 33 TTF 1250
41200 G300087 6,6 URD 3X32 TTF 1400
41850 Y300217 6,6 URD 2X32 TDF 2000
5.6 Mains choke

P
H
A B
L E
Dimensions Fastenings Weight

Type
L P H A B E Ø Kg
4025 135 68 100 90 72 109 7 1.2
4045 160 88 115 105 82 120 7 3.6
4075 160 100 115 105 92 130 7 4.2
P
20x2
1Ø 11
H
ou
cosses
A B
L E

Type
L P H A B E Ø Kg
4105 195 145 130 127 117 152 7 7.8
4155 210 148 160 150 113 152 9 10.2
Hoisting rings
starting at 4550
Ø13
A B
L E

Type
L P H A B E Ø Kg
4210 300 150 210 125 100 125 10 18
4420 300 175 210 125 125 155 10 23.5
4550 300 200 330 125 125 150 10 32
4700 300 220 330 125 145 170 10 42
4825 300 245 330 125 160 195 10 47
4900 380 260 375 270 160 200 12 69
41200 380 260 415 270 160 200 12 79
41850 380 300 450 270 184 224 12 92
6. DEFINITION OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR
6.1 Thermal relay
Insofar as the control circuits of the variable speed drive are constantly switched on, the use of an external
thermal relay is pointless as the internal thermal protection of the variable speed drive is just as strong and
effective.
However, if the variable speed drive switches off due to a fault, for example, the overload time integration
registers will be reset each time it is turned on.
Under these conditions, repeated overloads can lead to problems both on the motor and on the variable
speed drive, thus making the use of a thermal relay essential.
If used, the thermal relay will be placed either on the direct or alternating side. The ratio between these two
currents, which enables the size of the relay to be defined according to its location, is as follows:
r.m.s. current = 0.816

average DC.
6.2 Excitation of the motor
Standard variable speed drives V/WNTC-D 4025 to 4210 are fitted with an MDA3 field controller unit.
Variable speed drives with higher ratings are fitted with a single diode bridge.
6.2.1 V/WNTC-D 4025 to 4210

The standard model of these variable speed drives is fitted with a MDA3 field controller. The latter,
installed inside the variable speed drive itself, is managed by menu 6 of the variable speed drive
parameters.
The basic wiring is as follows:
To
electronics L12 L11
E1 F1 (+)
Mains
E2 MDA3 Excitation
E3 F2(-)
Power is supplied to the unit through the same terminals as the control electronics.
A contact between terminals L11 and L12 enables the unit to be switched off if necessary.
The fuse corresponding to input E2, not used in the standard configuration, is not installed on the power
card.
The installation is as follows (lower part of the variable speed drive).
Power card
Detail J1
J1 jumper 2A 8A
MDA3
Bridge
8A "Faston" lug
Cooler
Power may be supplied independently to the energising circuit by following the instructions below:
The initial wiring is as follows (panel open, tipped forwards).
E3 E3
Hole to MDA3
power bridge
E2 F2-
L11 MDA3 bridge
E2/E3 F1+
park
( = Faston lugs)
F2-
E1 E2 L12 E3 F1+ L11 F2-
"Faston" lugs on MDA3

NOTE: since October 99, a modification has been made removing the power bridge E3 direct link. This
connection now passes through a relay lug, represented by the dashed line on the diagram
above. The rest of the diagram remains unchanged.
The wiring to be carried out is as follows:
E3 E3
E2 F2-
L11
E2/E3
park F1+
F2-
E1 E2 L12 E3 F1+ L11 F2-
Follow the procedure below:

- Disconnect the Faston lug ending on E3 of the bridge and connect it onto the E2/E3 park lug situated
on the left, having previously disconnected the wire ending there.
- Connect the latter onto the terminal E3 of the power bridge of the MDA3 card.
- Add a GI fuse size 10x38 to location FE2 sized in accordance with the energising current (maximum
size 10A).
NOTE: since October 99, for the variable speed drives that have been modified as described above,
the E2-E3 connection of the bridge must by replaced by an E2-Faston relay. The connection is
represented by the dashed line. The rest of the electrical diagram remains unchanged.
This is illustrated in the following diagram:
L11 F1 (+)
MDA3
E2 F2(-)
The voltage applied on L11-E2 may have any value between a few dozen volts and 480V ±10%.
However, the pulses triggering the thyristors of the bridge of the MDA3 card, being supplied by the
microprocessor of the variable speed drive, are synchronised on the same synchronisation phases as
the armature circuits. Therefore, the voltages applied on L11 and E2 must be in phase with E1 for E2
and E3 for L11.
If the necessary field voltage is less than half the voltage obtained by direct rectification of the network
voltage, it is strongly advised, in order to avoid any problems, to use an autotransformer connected as
follows:
E1 E3
L11
Mains
used
E2
For setting, use and customisation of the circuit, depending upon the application, refer to the
explanations given in Menu 6 of the variable speed drive.
6.2.2. V/WNTC-E 4420 to 41850
These variable speed drives are fitted with a single-phase diode bridge (10A for V/WNTC-E 4420 to
4825, 20A for V/WNTC-E 4900 to 41850).
This bridge is connected separately in order to allow adaptation to the field voltage of the motor. The
bridge is set up to allow two types of diagrams.
L11 ~ + F1
L12
E1
E2 ~ - F2
E3 To electronics
1st diag ram: independent energising circuit

Excitation
L11 ~ + F1
Possible resistance
F2
E2 ~ -
2nd diagram: energising circuit sharing the power supply of the control circuit.
Excitation
L11 ~ + F1
Possible resistance
L12
F2
~ -
E1
E2
This second diagram requires the connection of terminal E2 to L2 and the output voltage obtained
necessarily comes from the mains used for power.
Field loss security is taken into account on uninhibiting the variable speed drive (TB4.31 connected at
0V). If there is no field at this time, the variable speed drive will trigger a field loss fault (FdL; code 118).
It is always possible to prevent this fault by setting bit 10.29 to 1. This bit can be controlled by a
programmable logic input.
6.2.2.1 Standard field voltage
Power will be supplied directly to the mains through appropriate protection:
- At 50Hz,
- 220V mains for 190V field voltage
- 440V mains for 380V field voltage.
The possible resistance R in series with the inductor allows the closest approximation to the nominal
characteristics of the motor.
6.2.2.2 Calculating the field resistance R

R will be adjusted to fall by 10 to 20% of the
field voltage
Energising current
R
+
DU Excitation
Ohmic value: R = ∆U / I
Where ∆U = 10 to 20% of the field voltage (identification plate) and I = energising current
(identification plate). In order to bear in mind the form factor of the current and in order to prevent the
resistance temperature from reaching high values, the following formula will be used: P = 2RI².
Where:
- P = Resistance dissipation power in W,
- R = Ohmic value of resistance, previously calculated;
- I = Energising current value (displayed on the machine).
6.2.2.3 Non-standard field voltage

An autotransformer must be used to adapt the mains supply voltage to the field voltage (U) displayed
on the motor. The adjusting resistance (R) described previously may be eliminated if adjusting
sockets are provided on the autotransformer.
Autotransformer
~
Energising
Supply current
voltage - +
(Possible ) resistance Excitation

~
Field voltage
6.2.2.4 Note
It is highly inadvisable to leave the excitation switched on without leaving the motor's auxiliary fan on,
when the latter is fitted with such a fan.
For self-ventilated motors, contact the manufacturer in order to find out whether the field winding can
remain permanently switched on.
6.2.2.5 High energising currents

If a higher energising current than that permitted by the internal bridge is required, an external diode
bridge, correctly sized, must be added.
In this case, in order to maintain "energising current monitoring" security, the following connection
must be carried out:
L11 Internal excitation bridge
~
F1+
- +
~
E2 Disconnect here
External rectifier bridge (Diode bridge terminals)

F2-
~ - +
Field
winding
- Disconnect the wires connected to the + and - terminals of the internal bridge,
- Connect the + and - terminals of the external bridge respectively to terminals F1 and F2 of the
variable speed drive.
6.3 Ventilation of the motor
If the motor contains auxiliary ventilation, by an independent power unit, it is necessary to consider the
power supply and protection of the fan motor (contact the manufacturer for the exact characteristics of the
motor).
(See application diagram Section 4).
7. CONNECTIONS
7.1 Power
The power cables are connected directly onto the bars of the variable speed drives L1-L2-L3 for the mains
and A1-A2 for the motor. The mains input is on the upper part and the direct current output on the left hand
side for V/WNTCs 4025 and 4210.
For V/WNTCs 4420 to 4825, the mains input is still on the upper part but the direct current output is on the
lower part.
Finally, for V/WNTCs 4900 to 41850, the mains input is on the right of the machine and the direct current
output on the left.
7.2 Energising circuit
The field windings of the motor are connected to terminals F1 and F2 on the lower part of the variable
speed drive. Power is supplied to the energising circuit on terminals L11 and E2.
The supply voltage of the energising circuit will be chosen according to the field voltage of the machine
(see Subsection 6.2).
7.3 Power supply - Synchronisation
Auxiliary power supply intended to supply the synchronous voltages of the gate control and the power
supplies for the electronic modules must be applied on terminals E1 and E3.
These terminals must be connected to the mains feeding the power stage in perfect phase sequence, i.e.
E1 with L1 and E3 with L3. These terminals may be wired either directly to L1 and L3, or upstream of the
line chokes, if applicable.
7.4 Connection of low levels
7.4.1 Introduction
All low level connections are carried out on the terminal strips and connectors of the MDA2 card. The
figure below shows the arrangement of the various connectors.
MDA2B
PL6
Optional card MD29

PL5
LK2 SW1
A to H
TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4

1 11 21 31
PL4 2 12 22 32
RV1 3 13 23 33
4 14 24 34
PL3 5 15 25 35
LK1
6 16 26 36
7 17 27 37
R10 8 18 28 38
R12 R11 9 19 29 39
20 SK2 30 40 R6
10
SK3 PL2
Pulse generator input Serial port

speed measurement
Terminal strips TB1 to TB4 are intended to receive the commands from the variable speed drive. The
majority of these terminals are programmable by the user.
- PL2 is a CD9 connector, used to receive the signals from the serial link.
- PL3 is a male connector for flat cable (10 points), used for the connection of the speed measurement
pulse generator if such a system is used. PL3 is parallel point-to-point with SK3.
- PL4 is a male connector for flat cable (10 points), used for the connection of a digital speed setpoint
signal (generally, frequency allocated by a pilot pulse generator), if such a system is used.
- PL5 is a male connector for flat cable (34 points), connected parallel to terminal strips TB1 to TB4,
except for terminals 34 to 39.
- SK2 is a CD9 connector for future extensions.
- SK3 is a CD9 connector, used to receive signals from the pulse generator used to measure speed. SK3
is parallel point-to-point with terminals 1 to 9 of PL3.
7.4.2 Description
TB1
Terminal 1: power supply +10V for analogue setpoint. Maximum current: 10mA
Terminal 2: power supply -10V for analogue setpoint. Maximum current: 10mA
Terminal 3: Analogue speed setpoint input
Allows ±10V, input impedance: 100kΩ.
Resolution: 12 bits + sign (0.025% of the full scale).
This input writes the analogue speed setpoint in register 01.17 (internal speed setpoint
no.1).
Also allows 0/20mA or 4/20mA, impedance: 100Ω.
Selection by bits 07.27 and 07.28.
This input can be reprogrammed so that it can be used for another function.
NOTE: Although working on 12 bits, the 1,000-point display only uses the 10 high-value
æ i.e. 10 ´1000 ö
ç soit ÷
bits. The corresponding voltage on the terminal is 9.77 V è 1024 ø .
Terminal 4: Programmable analogue input.
In the factory setting, this input is programmed on the direct speed setpoint input on the
speed controller (parameter 3.18).
In the factory setting, this input is programmed on speed setpoint no.3 (parameter 1.19).
In the factory setting, this input is programmed on speed setpoint no.4 (parameter 1.20).
In the factory setting, this input is programmed on the torque setpoint (parameter 4.08).
Terminal 8: Motor temperature monitoring input.
Receives the thermistors incorporated inside the windings of the motor or a temperature
controlled switch.
The variable speed drive will trigger when the resistance of the probes wired between
terminal 8 and 0V is greater than 3KΩ. The variable speed drive may return to operation
when the value of the resistance is less than 1.8kΩ.
Motor temperature monitoring may be deactivated by setting bit 10.32 to 1.
Terminal 9: Speed measurement input by tachometer generator (negative pole).
Terminal 10: Speed measurement input by tachometer generator (positive pole). This terminal is
connected to the 0V of the variable speed drive.
TB2
Terminal 11: Current measurement image. Output voltage 0 to +6.66V for 1.5 rated current. Maximum
current: 5mA.
NOTE: The image of the current is always positive whichever bridge is in operation.
Terminal 12: Programmable analogue output. Supplies maximum of 5mA for a voltage of ±10V.
In the factory setting, supplies the speed setpoint after ramp (parameter 2.01).
Terminal 13: Same as terminal 12.
In the factory setting, supplies the speed measurement (parameter 3.02).
In the factory setting, supplies the armature voltage of the machine (parameter 3.04).
Terminal 15: Programmable logic output. Open collector allowing 0 to +24V
maximum current: 100mA.
In the factory setting, supplies the "variable speed drive ON" information (parameter 1.11).
In the factory setting, supplies the "speed reached" information (parameter 10.07).
In the factory setting, supplies the "overload alarm" information (parameter 10.13).
In the factory setting, supplies the "current limitation" information (parameter 10.03).
In the factory setting, supplies the information "variable speed drive blocked by automatic
inhibiting on stoppage" (parameter 10.06).
Terminal 20: 0V
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All the programmable logic outputs may be reversed (relay controlled by bit set to 0 or to 1) and two of
them (TB2.15 and TB2.16) may be delayed.
In addition, the statuses of terminals 15 and 16 may arise from logical "AND" circuits of internal status
bits (programmable). (See menu 9 of Chapter 8, “Parameter Setting”).
The relays used on the programmable outputs will consist of a discharge diode for the choke energy, in
parallel.
internal or external+24V
NOTE: If an external 24V is used, it must be disconnected at the same time as power is
supplied to the low levels of the variable speed drive.
TB3
Terminal 21: "Operation authorisation" logic input.
When it is connected to 0V by a contact or open collector, it enables the speed setpoint to
be sent to the controller.
Has a voltage of +24V with an impedance of 10KΩ.
Terminal 22: Reverse operation order by pulses.
When it is connected to 0V by a contact or an open collector, it controls the motor in
reverse operation at a speed defined by register 1.05.
When the connection to 0V is open, the motor stops. This terminal is only operational if
terminal 21 is connected to 0V.
Terminal 23: Forward operation order by pulses.
Operation the same as terminal 22.
Terminal 24: Normal reverse operation order.
When it is connected to 0V by a contact or an open collector, it controls the reverse
operation of the motor at a speed defined by the valid speed setpoint at that time.
This order is stored and the motor must be stopped by opening the terminal 21/0V
connection in order to reset the memory. This terminal is only operational if terminal 21 is
connected to 0V.
Terminal 25: Normal forward operation order.
Operation the same as terminal 24.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The direction of operation can be changed either by the logic inputs or by changing the sign of the speed
setpoint.
In the event of simultaneous commands, pulse operation has priority over normal operation and forward
operation has priority over reverse operation.
Terminals 22 to 25 may be used for other functions as programmable logical inputs.
By setting bit 8.21 to 1 their primary function is deactivated. When this is the case, at least one of the
terminals must be used to give the operation order. It will be reprogrammed accordingly using bits 08.31
to 08.34 corresponding respectively to each of terminals TB3.22 to TB3.25.
The functions "pulse operation" and "operation direction reversal" may always be used by directly
controlling the corresponding bits.
When used as programmable inputs/outputs, terminals 22 to 25 may be controlled either by positive or
negative logic. (See menu 8 of Chapter 8, “Parameter Setting”).
Terminal 26: Programmable logic input. Connected to 0V by contact or open collector, it changes the
status of the bit on which it has been programmed.
Is normally connected at a voltage of +24V with an impedance of 10KΩ.
Terminals 27 to 30: Same functions and characteristics as terminal 26.
NOTE: The logic inputs (terminals 26 to 30) may be controlled either by positive or
negative logic.
(See menu 8 of Chapter 8, “Parameter Setting”).
TB4
Terminal 31: Inhibiting / uninhibiting of the variable speed drive. Must be connected to 0V by a contact or
an open collector in order for the variable speed drive to be authorised to work.
NOTE: The inhibiting logic input acts on the ramps, the controllers (speed and current)
and the pulses controlling the thyristors.
At the moment of inhibiting, the pulses controlling the thyristors are held for 30ms in order
to prevent possible "stalling of the inverter" during power regeneration.
Terminal 32: "Reset" logical input. By temporarily setting to 0V, by a contact or open collector, it enables
the variable speed drive to be reset after triggering a fault.
Terminal 33: +24V output. Maximum authorised current: 200mA
Terminals 34 to 36: Programmable relay contact outputs (parameter 9.25).
In the factory setting, this relay is controlled by the "zero speed" status (parameter 10.09).
The relay is excited when the speed is not zero.
The relay control can be reversed using bit 9.25.
The contacts can cut 2.2A under 250V alternating current, 5A under 110V alternating
current and 5A under 24V direct current.
Terminal 34: shared
Terminal 35: contact normally closed.
Terminal 36: contact normally open.
Terminals 37 to 39: "Variable speed drive ready" contact outputs. The relay is excited when the
variable speed drive is switched on without fault.
Terminal 37: shared
Terminal 38: contact normally closed.
Terminal 39: contact normally open.
Contact characteristics on terminals 34 to 36.
Terminal 40: 0V
7.4.3 Description of connectors
PL2 connector
PL2 is a male CD9 connector reserved for the serial link. The pin out is as follows:
isolated
1 0V isolé
TX 6
2 TX
RX 7
3 RX
Not connected 8
4 Not connected
Not connected 9
5 Not connected
PL3 - SK3 - PL4 connectors

PL3 and SK3 are connected in parallel. PL3 is a 10-point male connector for flat cable while SK3 is a
female CD9 connector. They are intended to receive the signals from the speed measurement pulse
generator when such a system is used.
PL4 is a 10-point male connector for flat cable. It is used to receive the signals from the "master" pulse
generator in a "master/slave" application.
The pin out is the same as PL3, except for the encoder supply voltage, which is not available on PL4.
Terminal no. PL3/SK3 PL4
5 4 3 2 1 1 0V 0V
2 power supply not used
SK3
3 A A
4 A A
9 8 7 6
5 B B
9 7 5 3 1
6 B B
7 not used not used
PL3/PL4
8 C C
10 8 6 4 2 9 C C
10 0V (PL3 only), does 0V
not exist on SK3
The encoder power supply (terminal 2 of PL3/SK3) is 5, 12 or 15V, in accordance with the position of
switches SW1B to D. (See Chapter 8, “Parameter Setting”). It can supply up to 300mA.
Signals A and B are 90° out-of-phase. A and B are their complements. C and C are respectively the
zero pulse of the encoder and its complement.
These two signals are only used in "master/slave" applications for locking the absolute position. These
inputs allow 3 to 15V and consume 2mA.
PL5 connector
PL4 is a 34-point male connector for flat cable. It copies, point to point, terminals TB1.1 to TB4.40,
except for tachometer generator and relay contacts as these points may receive voltages that are
incompatible with the technology of the connector.
PL5
+10V 1 2 -10V
Speed setpoint 3 4 Programmable analogue input
Programmable analogue input 5 6 Programmable analogue input
Programmable analogue input 7 8 Motor temperature sensor
N.C. 9 10 + Tachometer generator (0V)
Current measurement 11 12 Programmable analogue output
Programmable analogue output 13 14 Programmable analogue output
Programmable logic output 15 16 Programmable logic output
Programmable logic output 17 18 Programmable logic output
Programmable logic output 19 20 0V
Operation authorisation 21 22 Reverse pulse
Forward pulse 23 24 Normal reverse operation
Normal forward operation 25 26 Programmable logic input
Programmable logic input 27 28 Programmable logic input
Programmable logic input 29 30 Programmable logic input
Inhibiting 31 32 Reset
+24V 33 34 0V
SK2 connector
SK2 is a CD9 connector used to receive any future extensions. It is not used in the current versions.
7.4.4 Summary of terminal strips

See following page.
The tightening capacity of the terminals is 2.5mm².
The module MDA2 equips both uni-directional (VNTC) or bi-directional (WNTC) variable speed drives.
In VNTC variable speed drives, the control terminals "reverse pulse operation" and "reverse normal
operation" do not fulfil their function.
TB1
1 +10V
2 -10V
3 Setpoint speed
4 Programmable analogue output <Direct N setpoint>
5 Programmable analogue output <NO.3 N setpoint>
6 Programmable analogue output <NO.4 N setpoint>
7 Programmable analogue output <Torque setpoint>
8 Motor temperature sensor
9 - Tachometer generaror
10 + Tachometer generaror (0V)
TB2
11 (Analogue) current measurement
12 Programmable analogue output <N setpoint after dN/dt>
13 Programmable analogue output <Speed measurement>
14 Programmable analogue output <Armature voltage>
15 Programmable logic output <Variable speed drive operation> <...> Factory setting
16 Programmable logic output <Speed reached>
17 Programmable logic output <Overload alarm>
18 Programmable logic output <Current limitation>
19 Programmable logic output <inhibited by "Automatic inhibiting on stoppage">
20 0V
TB3
21 Operation authorisation
22 Reverse pulse *
23 Forward pulse *
24 Normal reverse operation *
25 Normal forward operation * * Can be reprogrammed for a different use.
26 Programmable logic input
TB4
31 Inhibiting
32 Reset
33 +24V <...>Factory setting
34 Shared
35 Normally closed Programmable relay contacts
36 Normally open
37 Shared
38 Normally closed Variable speed drive relay contacts ready
39 Normally open
40 0V
8. PARAMETER SETTING FOR VNTCS AND WNTCS
8.1 Why set parameters?

As VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives are entirely digital, all customisations, both in terms of
special adaptations and settings, are carried out by programming the internal registers of the micro-
processor circuit. This is where digital variable speed drives are highly original and what gives them
excellent flexibility for adjustment.
8.2 Procedure
8.2.1 Introduction
There are two types of customisation on VNTC and WNTC variable speed drives:
- By positioning micro-switches on the MDA2 card,
- By loading internal registers on the microprocessor card.
The micro-switches allow definition of the voltage range of the tachometer generator and the supply
voltage of the encoder depending on use.
The programming of internal registers allows a significant number of customisations (settings, activation
of functions, options, etc.).
8.2.2 Customisations of the MDA2 card

- Micro-switches:
A set of eight micro-switches numbered from SW1A to H, situated to the left of PL5, allows the
following customisation:
SW1A = Type of logic for controlling logic inputs TB3.21 to 30 and TB4.31 and 32. On the POS
(positive) position, the bit allocated to an input is set to 1 when the terminal is
connected to +24V. SW1A in the opposite position will set the bit to 1 when the
corresponding terminal is connected to 0V.
SW1B to D = allow definition of the value of the supply voltage for the encoder available on terminal
2 of PL3/SK3.
SW1B: +5V
SW1C: +12V
SW1D: +15V
Only one switch can be active at a given moment.
SW1E = Not used
SW1F to H = Define the voltage range of the tachometer generator when such a system is used for
speed measurement.
The switches are positioned towards the left when idle. They are active when they are
pushed towards the right.
The ranges obtained are as follows:
SW1F: 10 to 50V.
SW1G: 50 to 200V.
SW1H: 60V to 300V
NOTE: Depending on the manufactured parts, the set of switches is numbered from
A to H or from 1 to 8.
The potentiometer RV1 allows movement within the defined bracket.
A single switch cannot be active at the same time.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The switches must only be operated when the variable speed drive is disconnected.
- Potentiometer RV1
The potentiometer RV1 enables the speed of the motor to be accurately adjusted within the range
defined by SW1F to H.
RV1 is a multi-revolution potentiometer. The speed increases when RV1 is turned clockwise.
- Jumper LK1
When it is placed in the "ADJUST" position (to the right), the jumper LK1 (situated to the left of PL4),
enables the RV1 (speed return) setting to be "modified" in static mode (see Chapter 10,
“Implementation”). Its normal position, with the variable speed drive in operation, is to the right.
- Jumper LK2
Filtering of the speed measurement (to the right, the filter is out of action). This option is more to be
used when speed measurement by armature voltage 03.13 = 1 has been selected.
Factory setting: filter out of action
- Resistance on U pins
Slots such as R6 (above PL2), R10, R11 and R12 (above SK3) are fitted with U pins in order to
receive line termination resistance, for impedance matching. R6 corresponds to the reception line of
the serial link. R10, R11 and R12 correspond to channels A, B and C of the speed measurement
encoder.
8.2.3 Parameter or programming registers

V/WNTC variable speed drives contain about 400 registers accessible to the user. Some of these
registers are read-only, others are read-write and, according to their function, contain digital values or
bits.All these parameters are grouped together in "families" called "MENUS". Each menu corresponds to
a specific function of the variable speed drive.
EXAMPLE:
Menu 1 groups together ALL the parameters relating to speed setpoints.
Menu 2 groups together ALL the parameters relating to ramps, etc.
In all, there are 16 different menus in V/WNTC variable speed drives.
Access to the menus and parameters as well as the content thereof is gained using the control panel of
the variable speed drive. As specified further on in this handbook, these accesses may also be gained
through the serial link.
8.2.4 The control panel of the variable speed drive and access to the registers
Drive ready
Alarm
Zero speed
VALUE Forward
Reverse
Bridge 1
Bridge 2
Current limitation
INDEX
MODE RESET
As shown in the figure above, the control panel of the variable speed drive contains:
- Two 7-segment, 4-digit displays.
- 6 control keys.
- 8 status indicators.
The lower display (INDEX) gives the number of the register. The two digits on the left display the menu
number (from 00 to 16) and the two digits on the right display the numbers of the parameters in each
menu. The upper display (VALUE) shows the content of the register whose number is displayed on the
index display.
Use the ◄ and ► keys to move through the menus.
Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to move through the parameters of a menu.
Menus
Param. 00 01 02 -- -- 16
N
--
--
01
00
All of the variable speed drive's registers can be viewed in a table, in which the columns would be the
menus and the rows the parameters.
When moving from one menu to another, the position of the cursor in the column is stored.
Therefore, on returning to the initial menu, you go back to the register you started with. In the menus, the
cursor keys go through the index one by one. In the parameters, the cursor keys go through the index one
by one each time the key is pressed or continuously if held down.
In order to modify the content of a parameter, press the "mode" key which causes the "value" display to
flash. The ▲ and ▼ keys then control the content of the parameter (▲ increases, ▼ decreases). Once
again, a single touch on the keys increases or decreases the value by one unit whereas when the keys
are held down, the value changes continuously until the end values.
While the "mode" key is active, the ◄ and ► keys are inactive. If the display does not flash when the
"mode" key is activated, the register is read-only or protected by an access key (see Subsection 8.3).
NOTE: If a register is controlled by a programmable input, it can never be modified from the panel.
The 8 status indicators are copies of the internal registers and allow the user to view their status without
having to read their content.
They permanently display the status of the variable speed drive.
- Variable speed drive ready: Lit when the variable speed drive is ready to work, flashes when there is a
fault.
- Overload: Normally not lit, flashes if the variable speed drive overloads (control by
thermal image), remains permanently on if the variable speed drive is
activated in overload (thermal image or electrical protection).
- Zero speed: Is lit when the motor is turned off, with variable speed drive unlocked.
- Forward operation: Is lit when the speed image voltage is negative (tachometer generator) or
A before B in digital.
- Reverse operation: Is lit when the speed image voltage is positive (tachometer generator) or
A after B in digital.
- Head/foot bridge in service: Are lit when the corresponding bridge is in service.
- Current limitation: Comes on when the current reference reaches the limit value.
The "RESET" key is at the bottom right. Pressing this key resets the microprocessor to zero.
8.2.5 Example of use

The variable speed drive has just been connected and both displays show 0000. We wish to modify the
value of register 3.10.
Using the ► key, bring up 03.00 on the display by pressing the key 3 times in succession. Using the ▲
key, change the two digits on the right on the same display until it reads 3.10. The "value" display then
shows 40 (factory setting value). Then press the "mode" button. The "value" display flashes and the
content of the register can then be modified by using the ▲ and ▼ keys, which will cause the numbers in
the "value" display to move up or down.
When the chosen value appears on the display, press "mode" again to accept this new value. Using the
▲ and ▼keys, it is possible to make further changes to the numbers of the parameters.
8.2.6 Saving the content of the parameters

Generally speaking, all parameter modifications are made in "RAM" (the microprocessor's working
memory) and are immediately taken into account. The exception to this rule are customisations of inputs,
which are only valid after resetting the microprocessor.
The new values will be used by the microprocessor for as long as the variable speed drive is switched on.
If the variable speed drive is switched off, all the parameters contained in the random access memory will
be lost and the variable speed drive will revert to its previous setting. This procedure will be used for tests,
for finding out the correct value of a parameter, etc.
Should the user want a modification to the customisations of a parameter value to be permanently taken
into account and to be found when the variable speed drive is next switched on, these new parameters
must be stored in the non volatile memory (EEPROM), using the following procedure:
Having carried out the parameter modifications as previously indicated, use the ▲ and ▼ keys to return to
parameter 00 of any menu. Then press "mode" to make the "value" display flash. Then load the value 1
using the ▲ and ▼ keys and press "reset".
The new parameters are then stored and will be found when the machine is next switched on. By using
this procedure again, it is always possible to remodify the content of the stored registers.
NOTE: Carrying out the procedure for saving the parameters while the variable speed drive is in
operation does not cause the latter to stop.
Warning:
It is important not to write just anything in any register. Inputting incorrect parameters in the EEPROM
memory can cause the system to "crash" irreparably. Rectifying this situation is not necessarily
straightforward if the user can no longer remember what was done.
It is therefore important to only store the modified parameters permanently after ensuring, by means of
tests, that they are valid, with the parameters only stored in the random access memory (RAM). Only
then, permanently store all the parameters by XX.00 = 1 and zero resetting.
XX.00 = parameter 00 of any menu.
8.3. List of parameters
8.3.1 Security - access key
8.3.1.1 Introduction
After selecting a parameter and pressing the "mode" key, the "value" display starts to flash, thereby
allowing the parameter to be modified. If the "value" display flashes but the content of the parameter
cannot be modified, this means that the parameter is controlled by a programmable input. If the "value"
display does not flash, there are two possible reasons:
- the register is read-only
- the register is write-protected by an access key.
V/WNTC variable speed drives have three levels of access to the parameters.
A first group of parameters is freely accessible as soon as the unit is switched on. They may be read
and modified without restriction.
A second group of parameters is directly read-accessible but is write-protected (for read-write
st
parameters) by a 1 level access key.
A third "invisible" group of parameters can only be displayed and therefore write-accessible after
nd
entering a 2 level access key.
These access keys are installed in the factory, but can be modified or deleted by the user if (s)he
knows the procedure.
rd
A 3 level access key ("user" key) can be installed. No write-access is authorised until the key has
been entered in the register 00 of any menu which is only write-accessible, in this case.
8.3.1.2 Unprotected registers
The registers in the list below are directly write-accessible as soon as the unit is switched on except if a
rd
3 level access key has been installed.
01-05 Speed setpoint in pulse operation.
01-06 Maximum forward speed.
01-09 Maximum speed in reverse operation.
01-11 Variable speed drive operation.
01-12 Operation direction selection.
01-13 Pulse operation selection.
02-04 Forward acceleration 1.
02-05 Forward deceleration 1.
02-06 Reverse deceleration 1.
02-07 Reverse acceleration 1.
03-09 Speed loop proportional gain.
03-10 Speed loop integral gain.
03-11 Speed loop derivative gain.
03-14 Speed measurement pulse generator scaling.
03-15 Maximum armature voltage.
03-16 Speed measurement scaling for display in rpm.
03-17 IR compensation.
04-05 Current limitation head bridge (1).
04-06 Current limitation foot bridge (2).
05-05 Current measurement scaling for display in amperes.
06-06 IR compensation for field controller.
06-07 Deflux voltage.
06-08 Maximum energising current 1.
06-10 Minimum energising current.
11-01 to 11-10 Definition of the contents of the "user" menu , no. 00.
All the other "visible" parameters are read-only accessible. They can only be modified after entering
st
the 1 level access key.
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8.3.1.2 1 level access key
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Access keys must be entered in the register 00 of any menu. In order to enter the 1 level access key,
call up the parameter 00 of any menu using the ▼ key. Then press "mode".
The "value" display flashes. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to write 149 in the "value" display. Press "mode"
again.
Write-access can then be gained to all "visible" parameters.
8.3.1.3 2nd level access key

Bring up parameter 00 of any menu on the "index" display. Press "mode". The "value" display flashes.
Enter the value 200 using the ▲ and ▼ keys. Press "mode" again. Access to all the registers of the
variable speed drive is now possible.
8.3.1.4 Deletion and restoration of access keys

- Deletion of access keys
Call up register 00 of any menu. Press "mode", then when the "index" display flashes, use the ▲ and
nd
▼keys to enter 200 into the register (2 level access key).
Press "mode" again, then use the ▲▼ et ◄► keys to call up register 11-17. Press "mode" and when
the "index" display flashes, use the ▼ key to set register 11-17 to 0.
Press "mode" again then save the parameters as indicated in Subsection 8.2.6.
The keys are then deleted and access to all the parameters is free.
- Restoration of access keys
st nd
Write 149 in register 11-17 by following the usual procedure. Save. The 1 and 2 level keys are
restored.
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8.3.1.5 3 level access key = user key
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A user access key can be installed. The key blocks write-access to all the parameters. The 3 level
st nd
key does not cancel the action of 1 and 2 level keys. This user key is programmable by the user
himself, in the form of a number between 1 and 255, except 149 as this is already used as the factory
key.
- Setting up the user key
* Call up register 00 of any menu.
* Press "mode" and when the "value" display flashes, enter the value 200 using the ◄ and ►
nd
keys. (2 level key).
* Press "mode" and then use the ▲▼ and ◄► keys to bring up register 11-17 on the display
("index" display). The "value" display then shows 149.
* Press "mode" and using the ▲ and ▼ keys, write a number between 1 and 255 (except 149) in
register 11-17.
* Press "mode" and save.
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The 3 level key is then installed.
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- Access to parameters with the 3 level key.
* Bring up parameter 00 of any menu on the display.
* Press "mode". When the "value" display flashes, enter the access code using the ▲ and ▼ keys.
Press "mode" again.
NOTE: The 3rd level access key does not delete the 1st and 2nd level access keys. The latter must
therefore be entered in order to gain access to the parameters that they protect.
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- Deletion of the 3 level key. In order to remove the 3 level key that has been installed, follow the
procedure below:
* Write the key in register 00 of any menu.
* Press "mode" to set the key.
* Press "mode" again and write 200 in the register 00 displayed.
* Press "mode" again to accept the second key.
* Then bring up register 11-17 on the display and enter 0 in order to delete all the keys, or 149 to
only keep the factory keys.
rd
WARNING: If a 3 level key is installed and forgotten, access to all the registers is blocked.
It can therefore only be deleted in the factory.
Or by trying the 254 combinations one after another!
8.3.2 The menus
The registers of the variable speed drive are divided into 16 menus. Each menu relates to a function of
the variable speed drive and contains all the parameters relating to this function. The list of menus is as
follows:
00 User menu.
Programmed by the user with the most commonly used registers, allowing quick access to these
registers.
01 Speed setpoint.
Contains the various sources of speed setpoints, the switching bits and the limits.
02 Speed ramps.
Contains all the parameters relating to selection, acceleration and deceleration, speed ramps, etc.
03 Control loop and speed measurements.
Contains all the parameters for selection and scaling of the various possible speed measurements
and the parameters relating to the controller (gains in particular).
04 Current processing.
Contains the parameters for selecting, limiting and monitoring the current.
05 Current loop.
Contains the parameters relating to the current controller.
06 Energising circuit.
Contains the parameters relating to the energising control circuit (current or voltage control for
constant power operation). The energising control circuit is optional.
07 Customisation of analogue inputs/outputs.
Contains all the parameters relating to the programming of programmable analogue inputs and
outputs.
08 Customisation of logic inputs.
Contains all the parameters relating to the programming of programmable logic inputs.
09 Customisation of logic outputs.
Contains the parameters relating to the programming of programmable logic outputs.
10 Status bits and faults.
Contains the bits indicating the status of all the functions of the variable speed drive and the
registers for dealing with the faults.
11 Customisation of menu 00.
Contains the list of registers that will be copied in the registers with the same numbers of menu 00,
as well as some registers deemed to be miscellaneous, such as the serial link address, access key
validation, etc.
12 Programmable thresholds.
Contains the registers required to set the parameters of programmable thresholds.
13 Digital control.
Contains the parameters relating to the loop position enabling a fully digital speed control to be
performed.
14 Registers for installing the MD21 card.
Contains the registers required for the general use of the MD21 card option, excluding registers
specific to the option itself.
15 Specific parameters option 1.
Contains the parameters for programming the application software (options). The function of these
parameters depends on the option used.
16 Specific parameters option 2.
The same as menu 15 for a second application programme.
8.3.3 Description of parameters

A reminder is given that the parameter 00 of each menu is used to enter the access keys and for saving
the settings. All registers 00 are, so to speak, "in parallel" and it is simply a case of entering the access
key or keys in one of the registers 00 in order to gain access to all the parameters. Similarly for saving,
setting just one of the registers 00 to 1 saves all of the parameters. To gain a better understanding of
this, refer to the operating diagrams in Section 8.4.
NOTE: Registers with a number written in bold are always read-accessible. In order to modify them,
some require the 1st level access key to be entered.
Registers with a number written in normal font are invisible until the 2nd level key has been
entered.
MENU 00: USER MENU
This menu contains 10 registers 00.01 to 00.10, which are not assigned. They enable the user to assign
the most commonly used registers to 00.01 to 00.10 in order to gain faster access to them without
having to change menus. This access is possible in both read and write form and only depends on the
programmed parameter.
Programming is carried out from menu 11. Each register from 11.01 to 11.10 will be programmed with
the register number that the user wishes to find in the parameter with the same number of menu 00.
Example:
If 11.01 contains 04-05 (head bridge current limitation), register 00.01 will operate as head bridge current
limitation.
If 11.02 contains 01.14 (speed reference selection), register 00.02 becomes a bit for selecting the speed
reference.
Finally, if 11.03 contains 03.03 (speed measurement in rpm), register 00.03 will copy the speed in rpm.
In the factory setting, parameters 11.01 to 11.10 contain 0. Registers 00.01 to 00.10 do not therefore
perform any function.
MENU 01: SPEED SETPOINT
01.01: Copies the speed setpoint selected, before any other processing. The value contained in this
register is used to prohibit starting at a non-zero setpoint, if this function is activated by bit
01.16.
- Register for reading only.
- Variation range: -1000/+1000.
01.02: Copies the speed setpoint after adding the offset defined by 01.04:
[01.02] = [01.01] + [01.04]
- Variation range: -1000/+10000
1.03: Copies the final speed setpoint, before processing by the dN/dt deceleration and acceleration
ramps.
- Variation range: -1000/+10000
1.04: Offset.
The content of this register is added to the speed setpoint derived from the register 01.01.
- Register for reading/writing.
- Setting range: -1000/+1000
- Factory setting: 0
01.05: Speed setpoint in pulse operation.
This is automatically selected in controlled pulse operation, either by the bit 01.13 register, or by
the TB3-22 and 23 terminals (factory setting).
- Factory setting: +50
01.06: Maximum speed in forward operation.
This defines the maximum speed authorised in forward operation (positive speed setpoint)-.-
Reading/writing register.
- Setting range: 0/+1000
- Factory setting: +1000
01.07: Minimum speed in forward operation.
This defines the low-speed limit, in forward operation for a zero setpoint (forward operation =
positive setpoint).
NOTE: The minimum speed is not taken into consideration when a bipolar analogue setpoint is
used, in order to prevent oscillation between the minimum forward speed and the
minimum reverse speed, when the setpoint is zero.
- Setting range: 0/+1000`
01.08: Minimum speed in reverse operation.
Operation same as 01.07 for a negative speed setpoint, corresponding to the reverse operation.
NOTE: See 01.07
- Setting range: -1000/0
01.09: Maximum speed in reverse operation.
Same as 01.06 for the reverse operation (negative speed setpoint).
- Setting range: -1000/0
- Factory setting: -1000
01.10: Bipolar analogue speed setpoint selection.
This authorises or disables, the processing of the speed setpoint sign to define the direction of
operation.
When the bit 01.10 is at 1, a positive speed setpoint (01.02) controls the forward operation of the
engine. A negative setpoint will make it turn in the opposite direction.
If the bit 01.10 is at 0, only a positive setpoint will be taken into account. A negative setpoint will
be considered to be zero.
- Register for reading/writing bit.
- 0 = monopolar; 1 = bipolar.
- Factory setting: VNTC = 0; WNTC = 1.
01.11: Speed setpoint set to 0.
Set to 0, this bit sets the speed setpoint before ramps (01.03) to 0. It is dependent upon the
terminal TB3.21 (operation control). It is forced to 0 if the terminal TB3.21 is idle, and may only be
set to 1 if the latter is connected to 0V. In a standard setting, 01.11 is directly controlled by
terminals TB3.22 to 25.
- 0 = speed setpoint set to 0; 1 = normal speed setpoint.
- Factory setting: control by terminals TB3.21 to 25.
01.12: Forward operation control.
When it is set to 1, this bit reverses the speed-setpoint sign. It enables the forward/reverse control
with a unidirectional speed setpoint. In a standard setting, it is dependent upon terminals TB3.22
to 25.
- 0 = direct; 1 = reverse.
- Factory setting: control by terminals TB3.22 to 25.
01.13: Pulse operation selection bit.
When set to 1, this bit prohibits the storage of the operation order and automatically selects the
speed setpoint called "pulsed" (01.05). In a standard setting, 01.13 is dependent upon terminals
TB3.22 and 23.
- Register for reading/writing bits.
- 0 = normal; 1 = pulses.
- Factory setting: controlled by terminals TB3.22 and 23.
01.14 and 15: Internal speed setpoints selection bits.
By logical combinations, bits 01.14 and 15 make it possible to select one of the four internal
setpoints.
01.15 01.14 Setpoint N

0 0 01.17
0 1 01.18
1 0 01.19
1 1 01.20

- Factory setting; 01.14 = 01.15 = 0; setpoint 01.17 in service.
01.16: Starting at a zero setpoint.
If it is set to 1, this bit prohibits the starting of the motor if the speed setpoint is outside the range
± 16, i.e. 1.6% of the maximum speed.
- 0 = function not active; 1 = function active.
01.17 to 20: Internal speed setpoints.
Selected by the bits 01.14 and 01.15, the registers 01.17 to 20 contain speed setpoints.
In a standard setting, the register 01.17 receives the external analogue speed setpoint derived
from terminal TB1.3, thus programmed by means of the register 07.15.
The setpoints 01.19 and 20, in the factory setting, are allocated respectively to the programmable
analogue inputs TB1.5 and 6.
- Reading/writing registers.
- Factory setting: 01.17 = terminal TB1.3
01.18 = +300
01.19 = terminal TB1.5
01.20 = terminal TB1.6
MENU 02: SPEED RAMPS
The speed ramps may either be used or bypassed.
When they are used, two groups of ramps may be defined and selected globally or partially. Each group
contains four separate ramps for forward acceleration, forward deceleration, reverse acceleration and reverse
deceleration. Finally, a particular selection makes it possible to define a ramp that is specific to the pulse
operation. The rise of the ramps may be interrupted at any time. The value of the setpoint is memorised at
the time of the interruption.
02.01: Speed setpoint after ramps.
This register gives the instantaneous value of the speed setpoint, after processing by the
"ramps" functions.
- Register for read only.
- Variation range: ±1000
02.02: Bypass of the ramp function.
If it is set at 0, this bit suppresses the ramp functions and copies the speed setpoint before the
ramp (01.03) directly onto the setpoint register after the ramp (02.01).
- 0 = ramp bypassed; 1 = ramp in operation.
02.03: Stopping rising of the ramp.
When it is set at 1, this bit stops the rise of the speed setpoint and memorises it at the current
value.
02.01
02.03 = 1 02.03 = 0
02.04 to 07: First group of speed ramps.

The value contained in the register defines, to 1/10th of a second, the time taken to go from 0 to
±1,000 or from ±1,000 to 0 in the speed setpoint register 02.01.
02.04 = forward acceleration
02.05 = forward deceleration
02.06 = reverse deceleration
02.07 = reverse acceleration
- Setting ranges: 0 to 1,999 (1/10th of a second)
- Factory setting: 050 (5s for rise from 0 to 1,000 of the speed setpoint).
02.08 to 11: Second group of speed ramps.
Definition and parameter setting exactly the same as those of the first group.
02.08 = forward acceleration
02.09 = forward deceleration
02.10 = reverse acceleration
02.11 = reverse deceleration
- factory setting: 100 (10s)
02.12: Defining the speed ramp for pulse operation.
The ramp defined by this register is applicable in the four quadrants. (Forward/reverse deceleration
and acceleration.) If the use of this ramp is authorised by setting bit 02.13 to 1, it will
become active whenever pulse operation is selected (01.13 = 1).
Same characteristics as the previous ramps.
- Setting range: 0 to 1,999 (1/10th of a second)
- Factory setting: 100 (10s)
02.13: Validating the ramp for pulse operation.
If it is set to 1, this bit validates the use of the ramp for pulse operation, defined by the register
02.12, when the latter is selected.
If the bit 02.13 is at 0, the ramps defined by the parameters 02.04 to 11 are taken into account
regardless of the type of operation selected.
- 0 = pulse ramp not used; 1 = pulse ramp used
2.14 to 17: Individual selections of ramps from groups 1 and 2.
The registers set at 0 select the ramps from group 1 (02.04 to 02.07), while the registers set at 1
select the ramps from group 2 (02.08 to 02.11).
0214 = forward acceleration selection
0215 = forward deceleration selection
0216 = reverse acceleration selection
0217 = reverse deceleration selection
- 0 = selection from group 1; 1 = selection from group 2
- Factory setting = 0
02.18: Global selection of ramps from groups 1 and 2.
If bits 02.14 to 17 are at 0, bit 02.18 makes it possible to make a global selection of the ramps
from group 1 (02.18 = 0) or from group 2 (02.18 = 1).
If one or more bits from 02.14 to 17 are at 1, the corresponding ramp(s) from group 2 are selected,
whatever the value of 02.18.
- 0 = group 1 selection; 1 = group 2 selection.
02.19: Inserting a scaling factor on the ramp times.
When it is set at 1, the register 02.19 multiplies by 10 the ramps defined by the registers 0204 to
02.12.
- 0 = ramp times x1, 1 = ramp times x10.
MENU 03: SPEED MEASUREMENT AND CONTROLLER
The speed measurement can be taken in three different ways:
- By armature voltage with IR compensation, which is, by far, the least suitable solution for this type of
variable speed drive. Generally speaking, this source will mainly be used for testing, commissioning
and fault-finding.
- By tachometer generator, which will produce far better results than the armature voltage, but will
remain analogue.
- By pulse generator, which gives a fully digital system. This solution makes it possible to exploit all
performance levels of the variable speed drive.
Apart from the selection, by microswitches, of the tachometer generator maximum voltage and the setting
of the analogue speed return in this case, all other selections and all other settings are digital and defined
by registers of the variable speed drive.
03.01: Final speed setpoint.
This gives the final speed setpoint, after all processing (ramps, summation, scaling, offset),
applied at the input of the speed controller.
- Variation range: -1000 to +1000
03.02: Speed measurement.
This gives the image of the speed measurement in 1/1,000th of the full scale. This value is used
by the controller to control the speed. In the steady state, the content of the register 03.02 is
equal to that of the register 03.01.
03.03: Measuring speed in revolutions per minute.
The information given by the 03.03 register is the same as the previous (03.02), but processed
by a scaling factor, thereby making it possible to display the revolutions per minute.
If the maximum speed of the motor is less than 2,000 rpm, the display is for direct reading. If the
maximum speed is greater than 2,000 rpm, only the 3 most significant digits (thousands,
hundreds, tens) are displayed.
03.04: Armature voltage.
This gives the power, expressed in volts, that is applied to the armature of the motor.
03.05: Instantaneous value of the IR compensation.
This gives the added IR correction value, when the armature voltage is used as a speed
measurement.
03.06: Speed error.
This gives the value, after filtering, of the signal at the input of the speed controller, which is the
difference between the final speed setpoint and the speed measurement. The content of the
register 03.06 is zero in the steady state.
03.07: Speed loop output.
This gives the value of the output signal of the speed controller, called torque reference (or
current reference if flux is constant).
03.08: Integrated speed error.
Gives the value of the speed error (03.06) after processing by the integral gain of the speed
controller. This signal is used to calculate the IR compensation if the armature voltage is used
as a measurement of speed.
03.09: Speed loop proportional gain.
Multiplying factor of the speed error signal (03.06) giving the corrective term of the speed as a
dynamic value.
The greater this value, the greater the accuracy and the faster the response of the controller.
However, a value that is too high inevitably leads to speed instability (oscillations). The optimum
setting of the controller is always a compromise of the value of the three gains (proportional,
integral and derivative).
The proportional gain of the controller is defined by the relationship:
03.09 [03.09] = content of 03.09
Gp =
8

- Setting range: 0/255
- Factory setting: 080, i.e. Gp [proportional gain] = 10
03.10: Integral gain of the speed controller.
In the steady state, this gain makes it possible to work without error at the input of the controller.
The greater the integral gain, the faster the dynamic response of the controller. However, a
value which is too high leads to speed oscillations. A value that is too low will produce a "soft"
system.
The value of the gain is defined by the relationship:
6f ´ (03.10 )
GI = f = network frequency
256
The time constant of the speed controller is then defined by the relationship:
GP Gp = Proportional gain; Gi = integral gain.
GI
Which produces, after calculation: 5, 313 03.09

A = ´
f 03.10

- Setting range: 0 to 255
03.11: Derivative gain of the speed controller.
The derivative gain of the speed controller in some cases (e.g. high inertia) makes it possible to
improve the dynamic response of the system. In the current systems it will generally be zero.
The derivative action may be controlled by three different signals. The parameter 03.24 makes
the selection. These signals are:
- the final speed setpoint applied to the controller,
- the speed measurement,
- the speed error.
If the derivative action is controlled by the final speed setpoint 03.01, an increase in the setpoint
will give a positive torque (speed controller output) reference.
If the derivative action is controlled by the speed measurement 03.02 (phase lead), an
acceleration will give a negative torque reference.
Finally, if the derivative action is controlled by the error speed 03.06, an error increase will give a
negative torque reference.
03.11 dE
´
The amplitude of the derivative action is given by the relationship 4f dt
Where f = network frequency
dE = Variation of the input signal in units/seconds
dt
03.12: Selection of analogue/digital speed measurement.

Bit 03.12 chooses between speed measurement by pulse generator (encoder) and analogue
measurement (tachometer generator or armature voltage).
- 0 = analogue measurement; 1 = pulse generator
03.13: Selection of armature voltage/tachometer generator.
When the bit 03.12 is at 0, the bit 03.13 makes the selection of the source used as a speed
measurement, either the armature voltage, or an external analogue source (generally
tachometer generator) connected to the terminal TB1.09.
- 0 = signal on terminal TB1.09; 1 = armature voltage
03.14: Scaling factor of the pulse generator
The register 03,14 makes it possible to set the maximum speed of the machine according to the
number of pulses issued by the encoder. The scaling factor is defined by the following
relationship:
750 ´10 6 n = number of pulses per revolution of the encoder.
(03.14 ) =
Nń
n = maximum speed of the motor in rpm.
- Factory setting: 419, corresponding to a maximum speed of 1,750 rpm with an encoder
giving 1,024 points per revolution.
03.15: Maximum armature voltage.
Defines the maximum voltage that may be applied to the armature of the motor. If the armature
voltage is used as a measurement of speed (03.12 to 0 and 03.13 to 1), the value defined in the
register 03.15 is used as a scaling factor.
The maximum speed (for a setpoint of 1,000) will be reached for the armature voltage thus
defined. If another signal is used as a measurement of speed, the value defined in the register
03.15 will be used [as a] voltage limiter, the output voltage may never be greater than the value
thus defined plus 20%.
03.16: Scaling factor for conversion of the speed into revolutions per minute in the register 03.03.
Charged with the maximum speed value, corresponding to 1,000 in the register 03.03, makes it
possible to display the rpm in the register 03.03.
If the maximum speed is greater than 2,000 revolutions, the scaling factor and the speed
displayed in 03.03 will be divided by 10.
03.17: IR compensation.
When the speed is regulated by the armature voltage, the value contained in the register 03.17
defines the amplitude of the compensation according to the load of the motor. The
instantaneous value of the IR compensation, read in the register 03.05, has the value:
(03.08) ´ (03.17)
(03. 05) =
2048
The content of 03.08 (integrated speed error) is the image of the load of the motor.
03.18: Direct speed setpoint.
Additional speed setpoint applied directly to the input of the speed controller, without processing
by the ramps or any scaling factor. It is put into service by setting the register 03.19 to 1. Just
like the other speed setpoints, it is subordinate to bit 01.11, which is the reset bit for the setpoint
applied to the controller.
- Setting range: ±1000
- Factory setting: controlled by the programmable analogue input TB1.4.03.19:
Activation of the direct speed setpoint 03.18.
03.19: When set to 1, this bit validates the use of the direct speed setpoint defined by the register
03.18.
- 0 = 03.18 is not taken into account; 1 = 03.18 is used.
03.20: Change of sign of the IR compensation.
With control by armature voltage, setting to 1 makes it possible to add the IR compensation
instead of subtracting it at the input of the speed controller.
NOTE: This function is reserved for special applications (e.g. presses).
- 0 = normal; 1 = change of sign.
03.21: Speed setpoint input set to zero at the input of the controller.
If set to 0, 03.21 isolates the input of the speed controller from the output of the DN/dt ramp
stage, thereby applying a zero speed setpoint at the input of the controller.
It makes it possible to make a prompt brake clamp, as a current limitation.
- 0 = deletion of setpoint; 1 = normal.
- Factory setting; 1
03.22: Speed offset.
This applies a slight offset to the setpoint at the input of the controller. The offset value is given
by:
(03.22 ) -128 (1/1,000 of Nmax.)
16

- Factory setting: 128 (no offset).
03.23: Zero speed threshold.
Defines the value below which the speed is considered to be zero (bit 10.09 set to 1, speed
relay nil in standby).
- Setting range: 0 to 255 for 0 to 25.5% of the maximum speed.
- Factory setting: 16 (1.6% Nmax.)
03.24: Selection of the signal controlling the derivative action of the speed controller (see 03.11).
03.24 = 1, derivative action is controlled by the speed error (register 03.06).
03.24 = 2, derivative action is controlled by the speed setpoint (register 03.01).
03.24 = 3, derivative action is controlled by speed measurement (phase lead).
- Setting range: 1, 2 or 3
03.25: Speed error filter.
This defines the time constant of the low-pass filter on the speed error. This filter makes it
possible to reduce the effect on the controller of the noise superimposed on the signals.
The time constant is defined by:
256 f = network frequency
T(s) =
6f ´ (03.25 )

03.26: Image of the tachometer generator voltage.
This gives, in 1/1,000th, an image of the signal transmitted by the tachometer generator. It
makes it easier to adjust the variable speed drive when put into service. The speed-setting
potentiometer (RV1) will be adjusted to give, at maximum speed, 03.26 = 1,000.
03.27: Internal register.
03.28: Multiplier by 4 of the proportional gain of the speed controller.
- 0 = normal gain (max 32); 1 = gain multiplied by 4 (max 128)
03.29: Reducing the gains of the speed loop.
For some applications on very low inertia systems or on systems with variable inertia, it is
sometimes necessary to be able to reduce the gains of the speed loop. The parameter #3.29 is
designed to do this.
When the parameter #3.29 is set to 1, the "proportional" and "integral" gains are divided by 8
such that:
Proportional gain = #3.09/64
Integral gain = #3.10 x 6 x f/2048
If the parameter #3.28 is set at 1 to increase the gains on high-inertia loads, the bit #3.29 is not
taken into account and considered to be 0.
- 0 = normal gains; 1 = reduced gains
MENU 04: PROCESSING THE CURRENT REFERENCE
The menu 04 contains all the processing parameters of the setpoint for the current, selection, limitations,
scaling factor, etc. Functions such as change of current limitation as a function of time and speed, can
also be accessed.
04.01: Current setpoint.
Directly derived from the speed controller or torque setpoint, 04.01 represents the "gross"
current demand, before any processing.
- Variation range: -1,000 to +1,000 for -150% to 150% rated current.
04.02: Final current setpoint.
This represents the current setpoint applied to the input of the current controller. It comes from
04.01 and is processed according to various limitations.
- Setting range: -1,000 to +1,000 for -150% to +150% rated current.
04.03: Current limitation applied to the current setpoint.
Gives, in real time, the current limitation applied to the current setpoint when the latter derives
from sources other than standard current limitation registers (04.05 and 04.06). Current
limitation as a function of speed or time are examples.
- Setting range: -1,000 to +1,000 for -150% to +150% rated current.
04.04: Current limitation 1.
This current limitation applies to the two bridges, symmetrically. This value also constitutes the
starting point for the function "limitation of current as a function of speed" (see 04.20 and 04.21).
- Setting range: 0 to 1,000 for 0 to 150% rated current.
04.05: Current limitation, bridge 1.
This determines the maximum value of the current transmitted by bridge 1 (head bridge),
corresponding to a positive current setpoint.
- Factory setting: 1,000 for 150% rated current
04.06: Current limitation, bridge 2.
Same function as 04.05 for the bridge.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Priority is always given to the lowest of the values between 04.05 and 04.03 or 04.06 and
04.03.
04.07: Current limitation 2

Just as has been defined by register 04.04, this current limitation applies symmetrically to both
bridges. This limitation can be made active automatically, after a time delay, and after the
operation order. (See 04.10, 04.18 and 04.19).
The value contained in 04.07 must be less than the value contained in 04.04.
04.08: Torque setpoint.
This controls the current controller when one of the operating modes in torque control is
selected by the registers 04.12 and 04.13.
- Setting range: -1000 to +1000
- Factory setting: controlled by the programmable analogue input TB1.7.
04.09: Current offset.
The value contained in the register 04.09 is added to the current setpoint (04.01) before
processing by the limitations
- Setting range: -1000 to +1000
04.10: Selection of current limitation 2.
When set to 1, the bit 04.10 puts the current limitation into service, defined by the content of the
register 04.07. Resetting this bit to 1 can be made automatic, after a delay at the start-up, using
registers 04.18 and 19.
- 0 = limitation 1; 1 = limitation 2
04.11: Putting the current offset into service.
When the bit is set to 1, the offset defined by the content of the register 04.09 is added to the
current setpoint. If 04.11 is set to 0, the offset is not taken into account.
- 0 = no offset; 1 = offset added to the current setpoint.
04.12 and 13: Operating control bits in torque control.
A combination of these two parameters makes it possible to define the operating modes.
04.12 = 04.13 = 0 operation in speed control
04.12 = 1 and 04.13 = 0 operation in torque control. The torque reference is the content of the
register 04.08.
In this mode, the integral gain of the speed control is inhibited in order
to prevent the saturation of the controller, which might lead to
undesirable transients during transition from torque mode to speed
mode.
04.12 = 1 and 04.13 = 0 operation in torque control with speed control. If the resisting torque
disappears, the motor does not reach the maximum speed, but is
regulated at speed at the value defined by the valid speed setpoint.
In this mode, the integral gain of the speed controller is inhibited when
the torque reference is less than the output value of the speed
controller, in order to prevent saturation of the speed controller at a
higher level than is required by the torque. The integral gain is
immediately put back into operation if the controller desaturates.
04.12 = 04.13 = 1 "Winding" mode
This configuration is designed for use of the variable speed drives in winding/reeling machines.
The motor is regulated with speed monitoring, as in the previous case. The torque reference
which controls the current loop will be the lower of the two signals: loop output speed 0401 or
content 04.08. If the torque reference sign conflicts with that of the speed measurement, the
speed reference is considered to be equal to 0.
Thus, the torque obtained may change sign during transients, and forewarn of an uncontrolled
acceleration or reversal of direction of operation if the wound product is broken.
NOTE: In order to operate in torque mode, it is essential to have the anti-drift inactive, so the
bit 05.18 is set at 0.
04.14 to 17: Validation of the operation quadrants.
Each of these four bits corresponds to one quadrant of the speed-torque diagram. If a bit is
set to 1, the corresponding quadrant is authorised for operation. If one of the bits is at 0, the
corresponding quadrant is inhibited.
Torque
Regen. Rev. Motoring Fwd

04.15 04.14
Speed
Motoring Rev. Regen. Fwd

04.16 04.17

- 0 = quadrant inhibited; 1 = quadrant in service.
- Factory setting: for VNTC: 04.14 = 1 and 04.15 to 17 = 0.
for WNTC: 04.14 to 17 = 1.
4.18: If set to 1, this bit will automatically activate the common current limitation 2, after the operation
order at the end of a time delay defined by the content of the register 04.19.
The operation order considered here is defined by setting the terminals TB1.21 and TB2.31, and
one of the TB1.22 to 25 terminals to 0V.
- 0 = non active; 1 = automatic transfer to current limitation 2
4.19: Time delay for transfer to current limitation 2.
This defines in seconds, the period before which the current limitation 2 will be made active.
- Setting range: 0 to 255 seconds.
04.20 to 25: These registers make it possible to define a variable current limitation curve as a function of
the speed as indicated in the figure below:
I limit 1
04.04 04.22
DI1
04.23
DI2
DN1 DN2
N
04.20 04.21
04.20: Speed threshold 1.

This defines the speed value (in 1/000th of the maximum speed), above which the first slope of
the curve is applied. When the real speed exceeds the threshold defined, the bit 04.24 passes
to 1.
04.21: Speed threshold 2.
Same function as the register 04.20, for the second slope of the previous curve. When the
speed exceeds the threshold defined by the register 04.21, the bit 04.25 passes to 1.
NOTE: Even though they are not signed, the thresholds defined are taken into account
regardless of the direction of operation of the motor.
If only one threshold is used, it will, by necessity, be threshold 1, defined by register
04.20. If both thresholds are used, the threshold 04.20 must, by necessity, be the
smaller of the two.
Combined with their respective bits, these registers may be used as speed
thresholds, without effect on the current limitation.
04.22: Slope of the first segment.
Defines the slope of the first segment of the current limitation curve as a function of speed.
The content of the register is defined by the following relationship: (04.22) = 128 ´ DI1
DN1

04.23: Slope of the second segment.
Function same as the register 04.22 for the second part of the curve.
The content of the register is defined by the following relationship: (04.23) = 128 ´ DI2
DN2

04.24: Indicator that first speed threshold has been exceeded.
This bit passes to 1 when the motor speed exceeds the value loaded in the register 04.20.
- Register for read-only bit.
- 0 = N = threshold; 1 = N > threshold
04.25: Indicator that second speed threshold has been exceeded.
Same function as register 04.24 for the threshold defined by the register 04.21.
- 0 = N = threshold; 1 = N > threshold
NOTE: The bits 04.24 and 25 may be used on programmable logical outputs to detect speed
thresholds.
MENU 05: CURRENT CONTROLLER
After the current setpoint 04.02, the current control will define the angle of lag on the triggering of the
power bridge. The registers for selecting parallel or series dodecaphase operation of two variable speed
drives will also be found in this menu. The current controller has two original characteristics:
- It has two different algorithms, automatically switched as a function of the current speed (direct current
or chopped).
- The corresponding gains may be automatically defined, by the variable speed drive itself, on the entry
into service.
05.01: Measuring the current.
This gives the value of the current in the motor. This value, derived from the measurement
transformers of the variable speed drive, is used for control and the various protective devices.
- Variation range: -1,000 to +1,000 for -150% to +150% rated current.
05.02: Measuring the current in Amps.
Modified by a scaling factor defined by the register 05.05, the register 05.02 gives the value of
the current converted into Amps.
NOTE: For currents above 2,000A, the register 05.02 only displays the three most significant
digits (thousands, hundreds and tens).
05.03: Angle of lag on the triggering of the bridge.
Gives the position of the trigger pulses of the thyristors in relation to the phase reference.
- Variation range: 277 to 1023
277 corresponds to the maximum lag (inverter clamp).
1023 corresponds to the full opening of the bridge (rectifier clamp).
05.04: dl/dt current gradient.
dI
This limits the variation slope of the current in the load. The dt is defined by the following
relationship: di = Imax. ´ 6f ´ 05.04
dt 256
where: Imax. = current limitation in Amps

f = frequency of the power supply network.
dl/dt = current gradient in Amps/s.
dI
WARNING: A dt equal to 0 means "no current".
05.05: Scaling factor of the current for conversion into amperes in the register 05.02.
Contains, in Amps, the value of the maximum current of the variable speed drive. If the
maximum current of the variable speed drive is greater than 1,999 A, the value to be entered in
the register 05.05 must be 1/10th of the maximum current. If the maximum current of the
variable speed drive is less than 200A, the register 05.05 can be charged with a value equal to
10 times the maximum current, which makes it possible to have a resolution of 0.1A on the
current reading.
- Factory setting: Maximum current of the variable speed drive according to size
NOTE: The maximum current of the variable speed drive is defined by the load resistors of
the current transformers. The latter, mounted on U-pins on the power card, and called
"burdens", may be changed so that in specific cases, the value of the current delivered
by the variable speed drive can be best adapted to the motor in question. The value of
the resistance is defined by the following relationships:
- Variable speed drive of nominal size less than or equal to 210A: 400
RB=
Imax.
- Variable speed drive of nominal size greater than 210A: 1600

RB=
Imax .
Imax. = maximum current desired including overload.

The two resistance devices mounted on the printed circuit are in parallel in order to constitute
RB.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The size of a variable speed drive can only be reduced. IT MAY NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, BE INCREASED.
05.06: Overload threshold.
This defines, in 1/1,000th of the maximum current of the variable speed drive, the current above
which the variable speed drive is considered to be in overload. When this threshold is
2
exceeded, the safety l t (overload) begins to count the time.
I
Imax.
I permanent
05.06
t
05.07
Protection curve I²t

For a given overload, ([05.06]<I<Imax.) if the time defined by the above curve is reached, the
variable speed drive triggers the "overload" fault.
05.07: Overload time on overheating.
This defines the overload time at the maximum current (defined by the current limitation), and
makes it possible to calculate the period before which the variable speed drive will trigger
overload, in accordance with the following relationship:
1000 - (05. 06)
t = (05.07) ´
(05.01) - (05.06 )
05.08: Reinitialisation time of the overload protection time counter.
Makes it possible to define a cooling time constant which is different from that for heating.
Defines the time after which the time counter of the overload protection device returns to 0,
following an overload.
This time is expressed by the following relationship: 1000 - (05.06)
t = (05.08) ´
(05. 06) - (05.01)
NOTE: The content of the register 05.08 MUST be greater than that of the register 05.07.
05.09: Automatic setting control on entry into service.
If it is set to 1, the bit 05.09 activates an automatic setting procedure for the different gains of
the current controller.
The complete procedure is described in Chapter 10, “Putting into Operation”.
- 0 = normal; 1 = automatic setting authorisation.
Factory setting: 0
05.10: Selection of the armature voltage in inverter mode.
The deviation of the bridge control pulses is designed to operate in total safety with a maximum
armature voltage of 1.16 times the network voltage, including during power regeneration
(operation in inverter mode).
However, on low-power networks that are more prone to disturbance and likely to have short,
fast voltage drops, this operating voltage can be DANGEROUS and cause "inverter loss".
In some special cases, setting the bit 05.10 to 1 reduces the armature voltage to 1.05 times the
network voltage (400 V for 380V network), thereby increasing the margin of safety.
- 0 = normal; 1 = reduced armature voltage
05.11: Instantaneous value of the overload characteristic.
2
At each moment, this gives the current value of the overload l t. When the value contained in
the register reaches the value defined using parameters 05.06 to 08, the variable speed drive
activates an overload fault.
[1000 - (05.06 )]´ 10

On activation, the value contained in the register 05.11 will be 16
The speed at which the content of 05.11 increases or decreases is defined respectively by
05.07 and 05.08.
05.12: Integral gain of the current controller in discontinuous operating conditions.
This defines the integral gain of the current controller with discontinuous conduction (chopped)
current. The value of the gain is defined by the following relationship:
(05.12)
GI =
128
This gain is automatically defined by the automatic setting sequence (bit 05.09 set to 1). It can,
however, be modified manually just like any other register.
This gain has little effect on the current response if the parameter 05.15 (motor time constant) is
correctly defined.
A gain value which is too high can lead to instabilities.
05.13: Proportional gain of the current controller.
This is automatically defined by the automatic setting sequence (05.09 set to 1). It can,
however, be modified manually just like any other register. A gain value which is too high will
lead to an excess value. A value which is too low will result in a controller without dynamics.
The actual gain is defined by the following relationship: (05.13 )
Gp =
256

05.14: Integral gain of the current controller in continuous conduction mode.
Automatically adjusted by the automatic setting procedure, this register defines the integral gain
of the current controller when the current is in continuous mode. The gain is defined by the
following relationship:
(05.14)
GI =
512
It can be modified manually just like any other register. The right value is connected to the
electrical time constant of the machine. The higher the gain value, the faster the response of the
controller. A value which is too high produces instabilities.
05.15: Motor constant.
This value is used to correctly determine the angle of lag on the triggering of the bridge during
the transition to discontinuous conduction.
05.16: Reserved for expansion.
05.17: Inhibiting pulses.
If set to 1, this bit blocks the pulses on the two bridges, as well as the acceleration and
deceleration ramp generators. The speed setpoint in ramp output, 02.01, is set to 0.
- 0 = normal; 1 = blocked.
05.18: Inhibiting authorisation on stoppage.
If set to 1, the bit 05.18 authorises the variable speed drive to block automatically, after a brief
time lag (approximately 1 second), when the speed of the motor falls below 0.8% of the
maximum speed, when the stop command has been given.
The register 05.19 defines the type of stop on which this function will be active. This prevents
the motor from running slowly at a zero setpoint, during use of analogue signals (measurement
and setpoint).
- 0 = no inhibiting on stoppage; 1 = authorised inhibiting.
NOTE: When this function is active, the variable speed drive is effectively blocked at zero
speed and is unable to generate torque on the drive shaft. If the motor is then driven
by the load, only an operation order or non-zero speed setpoint may create current
again.
05.19: Selection of the stop mode activating inhibiting at zero speed.
If 05.19 is at 0, inhibiting at zero speed is effective either by a clamp controlled by the terminal
TB3.21, or by setting the speed setpoint to 0.
If 05.19 is at 1, only the stop order by the terminal TB3.21 will ensure inhibiting at zero speed.
- 0 = inhibiting on stopping or N setpoint; 1 = inhibiting on stopping alone.
05.20: Direct control of the bridge.
When it is set to 1, this bit 05.20 directly applies the setting after ramps (register 02.01) on the
bridge trigger pulse control (direct control in Uc).
WARNING!!
This control mode is only to be used for testing. It must not, under any circumstances, be used
permanently. Since no protection by the controllers is active, this control mode must be used
with extreme caution.
- 0 = normal; 1 = control in Uc.
- Factory setting: 005.21:
05.21: Locking change of bridge for 4-quadrant parallel dodecaphase operation.
This register is only used during the use of two variable speed drives in 4-quadrant parallel
dodecaphase connection.
It validates a particular locking procedure prohibiting a bridge change on the variable speed
drive even though the other bridge of the other variable speed drive is still a conductor.
- 0 = normal; 1 = locking in parallel dodecaphase.
05.22: Current state locking.
Two different algorithms are used at the level of the current controller, according to the state of
the latter (direct or intermittent). The switching is automatic and transparent for the user. In
some cases (in particular, very low load), this function can lead to instabilities.
Setting the bit 05.22 to 1 prohibits this switching and only the parameters relating to the direct
state are taken into account (05.13 and 14).
- 0 = 2 current states authorised; 1 = 1 current state only.
05.23: Operation authorisation in 1 series dodecaphase quadrant.
If set to 1, the bit 05.23 configures the distribution of pulses for the operation of two 1-quadrant
variable speed drives (VNTC) in series dodecaphase operation.
Cannot be set to 1 unless the quadrants corresponding to bridge 2 are out-of-action (bits 04.16
and 17 to 0).
- 0 = normal; 1 = 1-quadrant series dodecaphase operation.
05.24: Authorisation for series dodecaphase operation.
If set to 1, the bit 05.24 configures the distribution of the pulses for the operation of
two 1- or 4-quadrant variable speed drives in series dodecaphase operation.
- 0 = normal; 1 = operation in series dodecaphase
05.25: Authorisation for operation in parallel dodecaphase mode.
If set to 1, 05.25 configures the distribution of the trigger pulses of the thyristors for combined
operation of two variable speed drives in parallel dodecaphase mode.
- 0 = normal; 1 = operation in parallel dodecaphase mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Operation in dodecaphase mode makes it possible to double the available current (operation in
parallel) or the motor voltage (operation in series) and thus, in all cases, the power. Furthermore,
these connections make it possible to reduce the harmonics sent to the network. These special
uses form the subject of an application note: "Use of the WNTC in dodecaphase mode" (Handbook
no. CN 37 912).
05.26: Increasing the dead-band time on change of bridge
Setting bit 05.26 to 1 increases the dead-band time, which is the time separating the blanking of
one bridge and the triggering of another, thereby making it possible to handle very smooth
currents, using a highly inductive load and major time constant, e.g. motor inductors. The
extended dead-band time corresponds to 50 current arches.
- 0 = normal; 1 = extended dead band.
05.27: Dynamic control of the current loop gain.
When it is set to 1, bit 05.27 authorises the dynamic adaptation of the integral gain of the
current loop, according to the operating conditions and ripple of the current.
- 0 = normal; 1 = dynamic trimming of the integral gain.
NOTE: When the bit 05.27 is set to 1, the integral gain 05.14 is not set by the automatic
setting procedure of the current loop. The dynamic control function of the gain is
invalidated in series dodecaphase mode.
05.28: Reduction of hysteresis on change of bridge.
In order to prevent oscillations between the two bridges at very low loads, there is hysteresis on
the control switch. This hysteresis is normally 1.6% of the maximum current of the variable
speed drive. In some applications that may necessitate operation with a very low current, this
hysteresis may pose a problem. If set to 1, bit 05.28 makes it possible to reduce this hysteresis
to 0.2% of the maximum current of the variable speed drive.
- 0 = normal; 1 = reduced hysteresis
05.29: Managing the current ripple (version 5.XX only)
In order for the reversible variable speed drives to operate correctly, in particular when a bridge
is changed, the current ripple is 0.6V on terminal 11, at zero speed on the machine (no
electromotive force). This amplitude and operation generally correspond to a chopped current.
This corresponds to a value of 61 in the parameter #5,01, or 9.2% of the size of the variable
speed drive.
With some old motors, particularly induction motors, it was found that the current ripple was
lower under the same conditions and the 0.6V threshold showed a continuously conductive
current, causing the variable speed drive to be activated.
In version 5 of the software, the bit #5.29 was added, thereby solving this problem. When it is
set to 1, the bit #5.29 authorises the increase in the value of the current measurement
impedances by a factor of 1.6, this factor being compensated by the software at the level of the
calculations (see parameter #5.05). In these conditions, a ripple of 0.6V on terminal 11
corresponds to a value of 38 in the parameter #5.01, i.e. 5.7% of the gauge of the variable
speed drive.
This function also affects the value of the parameter #5.15 which can no longer be put at its
maximum value. The auto-calibration of the current loop takes into account the value of #5.29.
- 0 = normal; 1 = modified current detection
MENU 06: ENERGISING CIRCUIT

The V/WNTC-Ds 4025 to 4210 are fitted in the standard delivery with an MDA3-type field controller
module, built into the equipment. This module makes it possible to work as an energising current adjuster,
current controller or to run in defluxed operation at constant power.
This menu 6 makes it possible to define the various settings relating to the excitation controller.
Variable speed drives of a bigger size (V/WNTC-D 4420 to 41850) are only fitted with a diode bridge.
They may be fitted, as an option, with a VAMEX field controller, used separately or managed by menu 6
(see VAMEX handbook). In the latter case, it authorises the same possibilities as the MDA3 module.
Menu 06 groups together the parameters relating to the excitation controller. They have no effect in the
event of usage in constant flux by diode bridge. The field control operates according to three possible
modes:
- Current adjuster,
- Current controller,
- Armature voltage controller (operation at constant power).
It enables normal flux control (for operation) or reduced flux (when stopped) to limit overheating of the
machine. The transition from normal flux to reduced flux takes place either intentionally, or automatically
after an adjustable time delay. There is an immediate return to normal flux when operation is ordered.
06.01: Electromotive force of the machine in volts.
Calculate by U-IR, U being the output voltage of the armature bridge, IR, the compensation IR
no. 2, register 06.05. This value is used as a counter-reaction for the armature voltage
controller, when operating at constant power.
06.02: Energising current setpoint.
Output signal of the voltage controller, controls the energising current controller. This signal is
processed by the limitations "maximum flux 1 and 2" and "minimum flux", which are the
respective contents of registers 06.08 to 10. If the voltage controller is not used, it is the active
"maximum flux" register which directly controls the register 06.02.
06.03: Energising current measurement.
This contains, in 1/1,000th of the maximum current, the instantaneous value of the energising
current. This value is used as a counter-reaction to the energising current controller.
06.04: Angle of lag on the triggering of the excitation thyristor bridge.
- Variation range: 261 to 1,000 (1,000 = rectifier stop = full wave rectification)
06.05: Instantaneous value of the compensation IR no. 2.
This value is the result of applying the coefficient defined by the register 06.06 to the error
arising from the integral gain of the speed controller (register 03.08).
06.06: Compensation IR no. 2 to calculate the electromotive force of the machine.
The value contained in the register 06.06 is multiplied by the error arising from the integral gain
of the speed controller to be added or subtracted at the armature voltage to make it possible to
calculate the electromotive force of the machine.
06.05 =
(03.08 ) ´ (06.06 )
2048
The value of the coefficient will be adjusted so that, at full load, the content of 06.05 will be
equal to the voltage drop of the machine, calculated according to its internal resistance.
NOTE: The compensation IR no. 1 is that used to calculate the speed, if the latter is used as a
measurement of speed (see menu 03).
06.07: Deflux voltage.
Voltage setpoint (in volts) defining the value after which the flux in the machine will decrease to
increase the speed above the nominal value, in operation at constant power.
06.08: Maximum flux clamp no. 1.
Defines the maximum value of the energising current giving the maximum flux (generally
nominal flux) corresponding to the maximum armature voltage. If the field controller is used in
current-controller mode, the value contained in the register 06.08 defines the energising current.
06.09: Maximum flux clamp no. 2.
Selected in place of 06.08 by setting bit 06.14 to 1, it carries out the same functions as the
previous register. However, the register 06.09 is equipped with additional functions which
enable it to enter into service automatically, after a time delay, on the inhibiting of the variable
speed drive (terminal TB4.31 idle). This function authorises operation in economy mode,
thereby preventing the needless overheating of the machine, while suppressing condensation.
(See registers 06.12 and 15).
06.10: Minimum flux clamp.
Sets a minimum energising current in the machine.
06.11: Scaling of the energising current measurement.
The content of the register 06.11 defines the maximum energising current delivered by the
energising circuit. If an internal MDA3 module is used, the value to be charged in the register
06.11 is taken from the following table:
Maximum current (A) J1 position (A)* Content 06.11

0.5 2 201
1 2 202
1.5 2 203
2 2 204
2.5 8 205
3 8 206
3.5 8 207
4 8 208
4.5 8 209
5 8 210
5.5 8 211
6 8 212
6.5 8 213
7 8 214
7.5 8 215
8 8 216
(*): See § 6.2: Excitation of the motor
In the event of usage with an external VAMEX module and only if the (motor excitation) control
of this circuit derives from the variable speed drive itself, the register 06.11 must receive one of
the values from the table below.
Number of primary
Maximum current (A) LK1* position 06.11
revolutions TI*
1 10 15/NP 01
2 10 20/NP 02
3 5 15/NP 03
4 5 20/NP 04
5 4 20/NP 05
6 3 20/NP 06
7 2 20/NP 07
8 2 20/NP 08
9 2 20/NP 09
10 2 20/NP 10
11 1 15/NP 11
12 1 15/NP 12
13 1 15/NP 13
14 1 15/NP 14
15 1 15/NP 15
16 1 20/NP 16
17 1 20/NP 17
18 1 20/NP 18
19 1 20/NP 19
20 1 20/NP 20
(*): See VAMEX handbook
06.12: Time delay before transition to economy.
Defines, in seconds, the time after inhibiting of the variable speed drive before which the bit
06.14 will automatically be set to 1, putting the maximum "economy" flux (no. 2, register 06.09)
into service. This function must be authorised by setting the bit 06.15 to 1.
06.13: Field controller inhibiting.
This authorises or disables, the operation of the field controller
- 0 = blocked; 1 = in operation
NOTE: 06.13 must be set to 1 if an energising current controller is installed.
06.14: Selection of the maximum flux clamp.
If the register is at 0, the maximum flux clamp is defined by the content of the register 06.08.
If 06.14 is at 1, the maximum flux clamp is the value contained in the register 06.09.
NOTE: If the automatic selection for normal/economy flux is activated by setting the register 06.15 to 1,
the register 06.14 may not be modified by the user. It is entirely controlled by the variable speed
drive itself.
- 0 = maximum flux 06.08; 1 = maximum flux. 06.09.
06.15: Activation of the automatic transition function to economy mode, after a time delay, on the
inhibiting of the variable speed drive.
If set to 1, this bit transfers bit 06.14 to automatic control by the time delay defined by the
register 06.12.
- 0 = 06.14 in manual control; 1 = 06.14 controlled by the time delay 06.12.
NOTE: If this function is active, the time delay only occurs during the transition from normal to
economy, on the inhibiting of the variable speed drive. On uninhibiting, the transition to
normal flux is immediate.
06.16: Selection of the inductor time constant.
Makes it possible to define the gain of the energising current controller. Two gains are possible,
defined by their resultant time constant. If the bit 06.16 is set to 0, the time constant is defined
as being less than 0.3 seconds.
If the bit 06.16 is set to 1, the time constant is defined as being more than 0.3 seconds.
The calculation of the inductor time constant of the machine (L/R ratio) defines the choice of the
content of the register 06.16.
- 0 = L/R < 0.3s; 1 = L/R > 0.3s
06.17: Increasing the integral gain of the voltage controller.
When it is set to 1, the register 06.17 doubles the integral gain of the voltage controller.
- 0 = normal; 1 = integral gain doubled.
06.18: Adjusting the speed controller gain.
If it is set to 1, the bit 06.18 authorises the automatic modification of the gain of the speed loop,
in deflux mode, in order to retain a dynamic response in as constant a torque as possible.
The gain correction factor is defined by the following relationship:
06.08
G=
06.02
- 0 = no action on the speed controller;
1 = speed controller gain servo-driven on defluxing.
06.19: Transition to direct control of the angle of lag on triggering (current adjuster).
If it is set to 1, the register 06.19 switches the maximum energising current clamp no. 2 (06.09)
to direct control of the trigger pulses of the excitation bridge thyristors.
WARNING: In this operating mode, there is no current or voltage control. To be used with care.
- 0 = normal; 1 = direct control of the pulses.
06.20: Selection of the source used for the IR compensation.
Generally speaking, this compensation will be automatically carried out by the variable speed
drive by using the integrated speed error (03.08) which is the image of the load.
In specific cases, e.g. use in torque control, since the speed controller is generally saturated or
blocked, the value contained in 03.08 is wrong. In this case, if the bit 06.20 is set to 1, the
current reference, i.e. register 04.02, gives the correction.
- 0 = source IR = 03.08; 1 = IR source = 04.02.
06.21: Range of deviations of trigger pulses of the thyristors.
The register 06.21 makes it possible to reduce the deviation range of the bridge thyristor trigger
pulses, if the initial 180° range is too great and creates overvoltages on the excitation windings
(displacement of the ripple stop).
- Setting range: 0 to 1,000 for 0 to 180°.
- Factory setting: 1000 (180°).
06.22: Selection of the work mode of the VAMEX 4020A excitation controller.
This bit may only be used with the field controller; see corresponding handbook for further
details.
06.23: Division by 2 of the gain of the excitation current controller.
If it is set to 1, the bit 06.23 causes the gain of the excitation current controller to be divided by 2
- 0 = no action; 1 = gain divided by 2.
06.24: Division by 4 of the gain of the energising current controller.
If it is set to 1, the bit 06.24 causes the gain of the energising current controller to be divided by
4
- 0 = no action; 1 = gain divided by 4.
NOTE: The bits 06.23 and 06.24 set to 1 simultaneously produce a division of the gain by a
factor of 8.
MENU 07: Analogue inputs and outputs:
The analogue inputs are grouped together on terminal strip TB1 and the outputs on terminal strip TB2.
The majority of these are programmable. In other words, although the standard version has a defined
function, these inputs/outputs can easily be redefined by the user. The principle for programming an
input/output is straightforward.
A programming register is associated with each of these. The input or output takes the function of the
parameter the number of which has been written in the programme register.
Example: The register 07.12 corresponds to the terminal TB1.5, which in the standard setting holds
01.19 (internal speed setpoint 3). If you want this terminal to become the torque setpoint, it is
sufficient to change the content of the register 07.12 and to load it with 04.08.
The validation of the inputs is only valid after the variable speed drive is reset by the corresponding key to
the right of the panel.
Although any register can be accessed on the programmable outputs, the inputs, on the other hand, can
only be sent to a digital read/write register.
In short, all registers programmed on an input can only be controlled by the latter. It therefore becomes
impossible to modify it by the keyboard or by the serial link. The display does not flash when writing
access is requested to a register programmed on a terminal strip input.
07.01: Display of the value of the signal applied on the terminal TB1.4.
07.05: Display of the value of the signal applied on the terminal TB1.3 or on the connector PL4.
Generally used as analogue speed setpoints inputs for TB1.3, and digitally by the “master” pulse
generator for PL4, the value of these signals is copied in the register 07.05. The selection of one
or other of the sources is ensured by the bit 07.25 register. As the destinations of TB1.3 and
PL4 are programmable, 07.05 actually copies the value of the signal sent to the destination
register.
07.06: Display of the mains voltage.
Indicates the value of the root mean square voltage network applied to terminals L1, L2 and L3.
07.07: Temperature of the power bridge
Displays the temperature of the power bridge on the variable speed drives fitted with thermistor
probes (V/WNTC 4210 to 41850).
07.08: Programming the analogue output TB2.12.
Contains the number of the register, the content of which has been sent to the analogue
terminal TB2.12.
- Factory setting: 02.01 (speed setpoint after ramp).
Identical function to 07.08 for the output TB2.13.
- Factory setting: 03.02 (speed measurement).
Identical to 07.08 for TB2.14.
- Factory setting: 03.04 (armature voltage)
NOTE: The programmable analogue outputs can be used on any digital register image of an
analogue signal.
07.11: Programming the analogue input TB1.4.
The content of the register defines which parameter will be effected by the signal entered on
the terminal TB1.4. (See programming paragraph at the start of MENU 07).
- Factory setting: 03.18 (direct speed setpoint)
Identical to 07.11 for the input TB1.5.
- Factory setting: 04.08 (speed setpoint no.3)
- Factory setting: 01.20 (torque setpoint).
07.15: Programming the analogue input TB1.6 or the digital input PL4 (Selection by 07.25).
Identical to 07.11 for input TB1.3, generally used as the analogue speed setpoint.
If 07.25 is set to 1, it is the digital setpoint by the master pulse generator stemming from PL4
which is selected.
NOTE: The changes in the programming of the inputs are only taken into account after the
variable speed drive is reset.
The programmable inputs can only control the digital read/write registers.
07.16: Scaling factor of the programmable analogue input TB1.4.
Allows the signal applied on the analogue input TB1.4 to be scaled before use.
(07.16 )
F=
The scaling factor is defined by the following ratio: 1000
As 07.16 is able to contain a value between 0 and 1999, the scaling factor can therefore range
between 0 and 1,999.
Maximum voltage on TB1.4: 10V
- Factory setting: 1000 (F = 1).
NOTE: For processing, the analogue inputs allow a signal with a maximum amplitude of 10V.
07.20: Scaling factor applied to the register 07.05 (generally the speed setpoint) stemming from the
terminal TB1.3 or from the connector PL4.
Identical to 07.16.
07.21: Scaling factor of the programmable output TB2.12.
Defines the factor by which the value of the output register in analogue form shall be
multiplied, on the terminal TB2.12, for adapting the amplitude of the signal to the use for which
it was intended.
(07.21)
F=
The scaling factor is defined by the following ratio: 1000
For a variation of 07.21 of 0 to 1999, this allows scaling of the signal in a ratio of 0 to 1,999.
07.22: Scaling factor of the analogue output TB2.13.
Identical to 07.21 for the output TB2.13.
07.23: Scaling factor of the analogue output TB2.14.
Identical to 07.21 for the output TB2.14.
07.24: Scaling factor of the frequency generated by the “master” pulse generator entering PL4.
Allows the scaling of the speed setpoint provided by the pulse generator entering the
connector PL4, using a master/slave formation, according to the maximum working speed and
the number of pulses per cycle of the generator (encoder).
The scaling factor to be installed in the register 07.24 is defined by the following relationship:
750 ×106
F=
N× m
N = maximum speed in revolutions/minute

n = number of pulses per revolution of the encoder.
- Factory setting: 419 corresponding to a maximum speed of 1750 revolutions/minute with a
pulse generator delivering 1024 pulses per revolution.
07.25: Selection of the source sent to the register 07.05 (generally used as the speed setpoint).
If it is set to 0, the bit 07.25 is directed to the analogue input TB1.3 on the register 07.05. If
07.25 is set to 1, the register 07.05 receives its content from the connector PL4, generally
intended to connect the master encoder in a “master/slave” formation. The content of the
register 07.05 is generally used as the external speed setpoint.
- 0 = selection of analogue input TB1.3; 1 = selection of frequency input PL4.
- Factory setting: 0 (TB1.3).
07.26: Selection of analogue speed setpoint TB1.4 voltage or current (10V or 20mA).
If this bit is set to 0, it defines an operation with a voltage of 0/±10V for the analogue setpoint
input TB1.3. If it is set to 1, the input TB1.3 is configured in a 0/20 or 4/20mA current loop.
The type of current loop is defined by the register 07.27 and 28.
- 0 = 0/±10V; 1 = 0/20 or 4/20mA.
07.27/28: Configuration bits of the analogue input TB1.3 (generally the speed setpoint) in 0/20, 20/0,
4/20 or 20/4mA current loops.
The table below shows the various configurations obtained according to the status of the bits
07.27 and 28.
Configuration 07.27 07.28

0-20mA 0 0
4-20mA 0 1
20-0mA 1 0
20-4mA 1 1
- Factory setting: 07.27 = 07/28 = 0
NOTE: The modification of the bits 07.27 and 07.28 is only valid after the variable speed drive is reset.
07.29: Inversion bit of the sign of the programmable analogue inputs TB1.6 and TB1.7.
- 0 = retained sign; 1 = reversed sign.
NOTE: The bit 07.29 simultaneously reverses the two inputs TB1.6 and TB1.7.
MENU 08: LOGIC INPUTS
The inputs are grouped together on the terminal strip TB3. The majority of these are programmable. This
means this function can easily be changed by the user, even though it is defined with a specific function
in the standard setting. The procedure to follow is absolutely identical to the one described for the
analogue inputs/outputs of menu 07, to which one should refer.
Here too it is clear that the logic inputs can only be programmed to act on a read/write register bit. Any
programme modification to a logic input is only effective after the variable speed drive has been reset.
In short, all register bits programmed to be controlled by a logic input can only be controlled by the latter.
08.01: Logic status of the terminal TB3.21.
Operation authorisation. Switches to 1 when the terminal TB3.21 is connected to 0V. Is set to
0 in the opposite case.
- 0 = stop variable speed drive; 1 = authorised operation.
Is set to 1 when TB3.22 is connected to 0V, and to 0 in the opposite case.
- 0 = terminal TB3.23 when idle; 1 = terminal TB3.23 connected to 0V.
08.11: Logic status of the terminal TB3.31 (inhibiting of the variable speed drive).
08.12: Programming register of the programmable logic input, terminal TB3.22.
Contains the number of the register for reading/writing bit which the programmable logic input
will control (see menu 07).
- Factory setting: 0 (not allocated as 08.21 = 0 defining their basic functions to the terminals
TB3.22.to 25. See 08.21).
NOTE: The modification of the programming of the logic inputs is only taken into account
after the variable speed drive is reset.
08.13: Programming register of the logic input TB3.23.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
Identical to 08.12.
08.21: Invalidation of the initial function of the terminals TB3.22 to TB3.25.
In factory setting, the terminals TB3.22 to TB3.25 have a defined function:
TB3.22 = reverse pulse operation.
TB3.22 = forward pulse operation.
TB3.24 = normal reverse operation.
TB3.24 = normal forward operation.
It is often the case that in standard applications, one or two of these terminals are used. In
order to be able to retrieve the unused terminals, the 08.21 bit allows the initial function of
these terminals to be invalidated and for them to be rendered programmable by the user.
Nevertheless, as the variable speed drive needs at least one of these terminals for the
operation order, at least one of them must remain active. The bits 08.31 to 34 fulfill this
function when bit 08.21 is set to 1.
- 0 = terminals TB3.22 to 25 have their standard functions, 1 = terminals TB3.22 to 25 are
programmable.
08.22 to 30: Inversion of the control logic of the logic inputs.
When bits 08.22 to 30 are set to 0, the logic inputs TB3.22 to 30 are activated (control bit set
to 1) by setting the input concerned to 0V.
When bits 08.22 to 30 are set to 1, the logic inputs TB3.22 to 30 are activated (control bit set
to 1) for a higher level applied to the terminal (+24V or left idle).
- 0 = bit set to 1 if the input is 0V; 1 = reversed.
NOTE: The microswitch SW1A of card MDA2 performs the same function as the register bits
08.22 to 30 if it is set to “OFF” (to the left). It also reverses the logic of the
“uninhibiting” (TB4.31), Reset (TB4.32) and operation authorisation (TB3.21)
terminals.
08.31: Bit for re-establishing the function of the standard function of the terminal TB3.22 when bit
08.21 has been set to 1.
When terminals TB3.22 to 25 have been deprogrammed from their normal function by setting
bit 08.21 to 1. The variable speed drive needs at least one of these terminals to be controlled
(operation order). Bit 08.31 re-establishes, under these conditions, the initial function of the
terminal TB3.22 (reverse pulse operation).
- 0 = TB3.22 programmable; 1 = TB3.22 has its standard function (reverse pulse).
08.32: Bit for re-establishing the standard function of the terminal TB3.22 (forward pulse operation).
Identical to 08.31 for the terminal TB3.23.
08.33: Bit for re-establishing the standard function of the terminal TB3.24 (normal reverse operation).
08.34: Bit for re-establishing the standard function of the terminal TB3.25 (normal forward operation).
MENU 09: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC OUTPUTS
Menu 09 allows the customisation of the programmable logic outputs to be defined. The programmable
logic outputs are open collectors for the terminals TB2.15 to 19 and a relay whose reverser contact is
accessed on the terminals TB4.34 to 36.
Each of these outputs comprises a programming register defining the internal bit which will control this
output (see menu 07). The control can be guaranteed by setting the bit to 1 or to 0 using an inversion bit.
The outputs TB2.15 and 16 can be controlled by a logic function of the two bits. Finally, the two outputs
can be delayed. The time delay is effective on the transition 0 ⇒ 1 of the control bit. The transition 1 ⇒ 0
is immediately taken into account.
09.01: Status bit of the logic output TB2.15.
This bit copies the status of the logic output TB2.15. In the factory setting, the relay connected
between terminal TB2.15 and the +24V is excited when the bit is set to 1.
09.06: Status bit of the programmable relay (terminals TB4.34 to 36).
Identical to 09.01 for the relay accessed on the terminals TB4.34 to 36.
09.07: Programming register of the first control signal from the output TB2.15.
Contains the number of the first bit which, in association with 09.09, will control the status of
the output TB2.15.
09.07 and 09.09 are associated according to the “AND” logical function (see diagram at end of
section).
- Factory setting: 01.11 (speed setpoint applied)
09.08: Inversion bit of the control bit defined by the register 09.07.
If 09.08 is set to 1, a reverser is inserted in the control logic of the bit defined by 09.07 (see
diagram at end of section).
- 0 = normal; 1 = reversed.
09.09: Programming register of the 2nd control signal from the output TB2.15.
Contains the number of the 2nd bit which, in association with 09.07, will control the status of the
output TB2.15 (see 09.07).
A zero in the register deletes its action, and the output TB2.15 is only subordinate to 09.07.
- Factory setting: 0 (deactivated).
09.10: Inversion bit of the control bit defined by the register 09.09.
Function identical to 09.08 for the bit defined by 09.09.
09.11: Inversion bit of the control of terminal TB2.15.
If it is set to 1, bit 09.11 reverses the output of the “AND” logic comprising the bits whose
number is contained in the registers 09.07 and 09, before the control of the output TB2.15 (see
operation diagram at the end of this chapter). The resulting logic function becomes an “AND”.
09.12: Time delay of the output TB2.15.
Defined in seconds, the time delay applied to the transfer from 0 to 1 of the status bit of the
output TB2.15 (actual output controlled), after validation of the control condition defined by the
bits 09.07 to 11.
- Setting range: 0 to 255s.
NOTE: The time delay is only active on the transfer 0 ⇒ 1 of the status bit of the output. The
transfer 1 ⇒ 0 is instantaneous.
09.13: Programming register of the first control bit from the output TB2.16.
- Factory setting: 10.07 (speed attained).
09.14: Inversion bit of the bit defined by 09.13.
09.15: 2nd control bit of the output TB2.16.
09.16: Inversion bit of the bit defined by 09.15.
09.17: Inversion bit of the control of terminal TB2.16.
09.18: Time delay of the output TB2.16.
09.19: Programming register of the logic output TB2.17.
Defines the bit which will control the status of the open collector logic output TB2.17.
- Factory setting: 10.13 (overload alarm).
09.20: Inversion bit of the control of the logic output TB2.17.
If bit 09.20 is set to 1, the output TB2.17 shall be controlled by a logic 0 instead of by a logic 1
of the bit defined by the register 09.19.
- Factory setting: 10.03 (variable speed drive when in current limitation).
- Factory setting: 10.06 (active anti-drift function, see 05.18 and 19).
09.25: Programming register of the function of the output relay on terminals TB4.34 to 36.
Identical to 09.19 for the programmable relay.
09.26: Inversion bit of the control of the programmable relay.
Identical to 09.20 for the relay left on the terminals TB4.34 to 36.
MENU 10: DEFAULT STATUS AND REGISTER BITS
The majority of the registers on menu 10 are register bits. Most of them are read-only. They reflect, at
any moment in time, the status of the operation of the variable speed drive.
The default registers will contain the codes of the last four defaults which caused the variable speed
drive to be activated. The inhibition bits of various defaults are given at the end of the list.
In the event that the variable speed drive is triggered by fault, the status bits of menu 10 are stored in
the status they were in at the time of the fault. They are only rebooted after the variable speed drive is
reset.
10.01: Forward operation indicator.
Switches to 1 if the engine turns in forward operation, at a speed higher than the “zero speed”
threshold (defined by 03.23). It is at 0 in the opposite case.
Forward operation is defined as such when:
- With tachometer generator: the terminal TB1.09 is negative in comparison with TB1.10.
- With control by armature voltage: terminal A1 positive in comparison with A2.
- With encoder: channel A precedes channel B.
10.02: Reverse operation indicator.
Switches to 1 if the engine turns in reverse operation, at a speed higher than the “zero speed”
threshold. Same conditions as 10.01.
NOTE: If the registers 10.01 and 10.02 read 0 at the same time, the engine has either
stopped or is at a speed lower than the zero speed threshold. (Defined by 03.23).
10.03: Variable speed drive when the current is limited.
Switches to 1 when the limitation of the active current is reached by the current setpoint.
10.04: Head bridge (1) in operation.
Switches to 1 when the head bridge receives the ignition pulses (does not necessarily indicate
the presence of a current!).
10.05: Head-to-head bridge (2) in operation.
Switches to 1 when the head-to-head bridge receives the ignition pulses.
10.06: Inhibiting by the “anti-drift” function.
Switches to 1 when the variable speed drive is blocked by the anti-drift function whose
operation is controlled by bits 05.18 and 19.
10.07: Speed achieved.
Switches to 1 when the following two conditions are fulfilled:
- Speed setpoint after ramps (02.01) equal to the speed setpoint before ramp (01.03).
- Difference between the speed setpoint applied to the controller (03.01) and the actual
measured speed (03.02) is less than 1.5% of the maximum speed.
10.08: Overspeed.
Switches to 1 when the absolute value of the speed measurement (03.02) becomes greater
than 1000, indicating that the engine is being mechanically driven at a speed greater than that
defined by the variable speed drive.
NOTE: This bit is simply an indicator – it does not generate a fault.
10.09: Zero speed.
Switches to 1 when the actual speed (03.02) is lower than the threshold defined by the
contents of the register 03.23.
- 0 = non-zero speed; 1 = zero speed.
10.10: Maximum armature voltage attained.
Is switched to 1 when the armature voltage defined by register 03.15 is attained.
- 0 = armature voltage less than the maximum value; 1 = maximum armature voltage
attained.
10.11: Phase rotation.
Is switched to 1 when the supply phases of the power bridge turn directly.
- 0 = L1-L3-L2; 1 = L1-L2-L3
10.12: Variable speed drive ready.
Is switched to 1 when the variable speed drive is connected without fault.
- 0 = variable speed drive is activated; 1 = variable speed drive is ready.
10.13: Overload alarm.
Switches to 1 when the variable speed drive is overloaded, the overload being defined by the
parameters 05.06 and 07.
If the overload persists, the variable speed drive will operate at the end of the time period
corresponding to the working point. When the bit 10.13 is set to 1, the “alarm” warning light of
the control panel lights up.
- 0 = normal; 1 = overload.
10.14: Loss of flux.
Switches to 1 in the event the flux in the motor disappears. The transfer to 1 of bit 10.14
causes the variable speed drive to activate a “field loss” fault. This activation can be inhibited
using bit 10.29.
- 0 = flux present; 1 = flux absent.
10.15: Loss of speed measurement.
Switches to 1 when the speed measurement selected is absent or connected the wrong way
round. The transfer to 1 of bit 10.15 will cause the variable speed drive to activate. The latter
can be inhibited using bit 10.30.
NOTE: The loss of the speed measurement signal can only be detected when the angle of
lag on the firing of the bridge reaches a certain value (767 in the register 05.03).
Generally, this value is sufficient for the engine to start up without activating the
variable speed drive.
- 0 = measurement speed present; 1 = measurement speed absent or the wrong way round.
10.16: Phase loss or network loss.
Switches to 1 if at least one phase of the power bridge (L1, L2 or L3) disappears. Can be
inhibited by bit 10.31.
- 0 = normal; 1 = at least 1 phase is missing.
10.17: Instant overcurrent.
Switches to 1 when a current peak of an amplitude which is twice the maximum calibrated
current has been detected (3 times the rated current in standard configuration). Causes the
instant activation of the variable speed drive.
- 0 = normal; 1 = overcurrent.
10.18: Activation overload.
Switches to 1 when the tolerated overload period, defined by the curve arising from
parameters 05.06 to 08 and maximum current, is exceeded. The tolerated overload period
takes into account the previous status, as long as the variable speed drive has not been
disconnected.
In order to best simulate the actual characteristics of the engine and of a thermal relay, the
integration and reboot times can be defined separately. Parameter 05.07 defines the tolerated
overload period as 1.5 times the rated current from the initial status. Parameter 05.08 defines
the time to return to the same point as the initial status.
This requires two temperature constants to be defined, one for overheating and the other for
cooling.
- 0 = normal; 1 = maximum overload attained, activation of the variable speed drive.
10.19: “Watchdog” of the main microprocessor.
Switches to 1 when the rebooting of the counter “watchdog” of the microprocessor has not
been implemented.
Is generally the result of the microprocessor “crashing”.
- 0 = normal; 1 = activation of the “watchdog”
10.20: “Watchdog” of the auxiliary microprocessor.
Same function as parameter 10.19 for the microprocessor of the card option, when it is used.
- 0 = normal; 1 = activated.
10.21: Fault involving overheating of the motor.
Switches to 1 when the circuit monitoring the engine temperature connected to terminal TB1.8
has a resistance greater than 3KΩ, generally caused by an abnormal overheating of the
engine.
Returns to 0 when the resistance of the circuit returns to below 1.8kΩ. Can be inhibited by bit
10.32.
- 0 = normal; 1 = abnormal overheating
10.22: Abnormal overheating of the power bridge.
Switches to 1 when the temperature of the power bridge of the variable speed drives fitted with
thermal probes (ratings 4210 to 41850) exceeds 100°C. Generally linked to a breakdown of
the fan. Causes the activation of the variable speed drive. Can be inhibited by bit 10.33.
- 0 = normal; 1 = abnormal overheating
10.23: Indication that the speed control has been saturated.
Switches to 1 when the speed control is saturated (outside settings).
- 0 = normal; 1 = speed control is saturated.
10.24: Zero current requirement indicator.
Switches to 1 when the speed control imposes a zero current in the load.
- 0 = normal; 1 = zero current requirement.
10.25: Last fault.
Contains the code of the last fault which caused the variable speed drive to be activated. The
fault codes are listed in chapter 10.3.
10.26: Second to last fault.
Contains the code of the second to last fault which caused the variable speed drive to be
activated.
10.27: Third to last fault.
Contains the code of the fault before that contained in 10.26 which caused the variable speed
drive to be activated.
10.28: Fault before 10.27.
Contains the code of the fault before that contained in 10.27 which caused the variable speed
drive to be activated.
NOTE: Registers 10.25 to 28 comprise a sort of shift register. The last fault is stored in
register 10.25, the one in 10.25 transfers to 10.26; the one in 10.26 transfers to 10.27
and the initial content transfers to 10.28. The initial content in 10.28 is lost.
10.29: Inhibition of the field loss fault.
When it is set to 1, bit 10.29 conceals the excitation loss fault, thus preventing the variable
speed drive from being activated.
- 0 = field monitoring active; 1 = field monitoring inhibited.
10.30: Inhibition of the speed loss fault.
When it is set to 1, this bit prevents the variable speed drive from being activated in the event
that speed measurement signal is lost.
- 0 = activation of measurement speed loss authorised; 1 = activation inhibited.
10.31: Inhibition of the phase loss fault.
When this is at 1, this bit prevents the variable speed drive from being activated in the event
that the phase is lost in the power system.
- 0 = activation authorised; 1 = activation inhibited.
10.32: Inhibition of the motor overheating fault.
When this is at 1, this bit prevents the variable speed drive from being activated when the
motor overheats when, for example, the motor is not fitted with thermal probes.
10.33: Inhibition of the fault for the overheating of the power bridge.
Same function as 10.32 for the power bridge of the variable speed drive.
- Factory setting: software version 4.XX = 1
software version 5.XX = 0
NOTE: In the variable speed drives V/WNTC 4025 to 4105, which are not fitted with a
thermal probe as they are not ventilated, a return to the factory setting will cause the
bridge temperature to be activated. To return to correct functioning, the bit 10.33
must be set to 1.
10.34: Triggering by external fault.
Setting to 1 causes the variable speed drive to be triggered according to the code “external
fault”. This bit is designed to be used on a programmable logic input in order to have the
variable speed drive monitor a contact image of an external fault in the system.
- 0 = normal; 1 = activation.
10.35: Activation caused by the auxiliary processor.
With normal operation, the main processor reads the content of the register 10.35 which must
always be zero. If a value other than 0 has been described (generally by the auxiliary option
processor), the variable speed drive activates.
A case in point: The register 10.35, charged with the value 255, causes the processor to reset
(identical to that which triggers the panel “reset” key).
10.36: Inhibition of the fault 4/20mA “current loop open”.
When the setting by 4/20 (or 20/4mA) current loop is used, (07.26 to 1), the variable speed
drive activates if the current in the loop drops below 3.5mA.
The bit 10.36, set to 1, prevents the activation of the variable speed drive in the event that the
fault appears.
10.37: Inhibition of the armature open circuit fault (armature of the motor).
- 0 = normal; 1 = fault AOP inhibited.
MENU 11: MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
The first part of menu 11 is used to customise menu 00. The second part contains the specific registers
which cannot be categorised elsewhere.
11.01 to 10: Customisation registers of menu 00.
It is often convenient to be able to read or write the main registers used in a particular
application, without having to search through the maze of menus. All these registers can be
brought together, by the user, in menu 00.
Its use is simple. The register of menu 11 will be loaded with the number of the register you
want to find in the corresponding register in menu 00. Register 11.01 corresponds to register
00.01, register 11.02 corresponds to register 00.02, etc.
In this way, if one wants to find the speed measurement in rev/mn in 00.01 and the current
measurement in A in register 00.02, it is sufficient to load register 11.01 with the value 303
(03.03 being the register containing the speed measurement in rev/mn), and the register 11.02
with the value 502 (05.02 being the register containing the current measurement in A).
11.11: Address of the variable speed drive for the serial link.
Contains the number of the variable speed drive for use at network level by the serial link. This
number must be unique on a given network.
NOTE: A number greater than 99 is taken as being equal to 99.
11.12: Transmission speed by the serial link.
Two transmission speeds can be defined, 4800 or 9600 bauds.
- 0 = 4800 bauds; 1 = 9600 bauds.
11.13: Operation mode of the serial link.
Four operation modes of the serial link can be used.
MODE 1: (11.13 = 1) This is the normal operation mode for accessing registers of the variable
speed drive by whatever system equipped with a computer serial link (terminal, controller,
processor etc). This mode of operation follows the ANSI protocol, and it is fully described in
chapter 11, to which you are referred.
MODES 2 and 3: These are the modes which guarantee the high-speed transmission of a
particular parameter between two variable speed drives.
Mode 2 (11.13 = 2) is the transmission mode. The variable speed drive permanently transmits
on the series line the value of the parameter whose number has been written in register 11.19.
Mode 3 (11.13 = 3) is the reception mode. The variable speed drive writes the values received
on the series line in the register whose number is loaded in register 11.19.
These functions are, for example, used in the master/slave system, without using analogue
inputs/outputs.
MODE 4: Factory reserved mode
11.14: Not used.
11.15: Software version of the main processor.
Indicates the software version installed in the main processor of the variable speed drive.
Version 4.1 is indicated by 41 on the “value” display.
- Factory setting: according to software version
11.16: Software version of the auxiliary processor.
Same function as 11.15 for the auxiliary processor of the card option.
11.17: 2nd and 3rd level access key.
Contains the various access keys to the registers of the variable speed drive (see
subsection 8.3.1).
11.18: Parameter displayed in normal operation.
Contains the number of the parameter which one wishes to see displayed on the panel of the
variable speed drive during operation.
11.18, loaded with 303, will display the speed in rev/mn as soon as it is connected and during
the normal operation of the variable speed drive.
- Reading/writing parameter.
11.19: Source or destination register in modes 2 and 3 of the serial link.
Contains the number of the register whose content is permanently transmitted on the serial link
(mode 2) or the number of the destination register of the value received on the serial link
(mode 3). See 11.13.
11.20: Scaling factor applicable to the value received in the register 11.19 in mode 3 on the serial link.
The content of this register is used as a scaling factor applied to the received value of the
serial link and is stored in parameter 11.19, before being used by the main processor of the
variable speed drive. The scaling factor is defined by the following relationship:
(11.20 ) .
1000
A variation of the content of 11.20 from 0 to 1999 corresponds to a scaling factor of 0 to 1,999.
11.21: Control word of the panel signals.
Each bit among the 8 contained in the register corresponds to one of the panel signals. The
signal is lit up when the bit corresponds to the high status (logic 1).
bit 7 = overload alarm
bit 6 = zero speed
bit 5 = forward operation
bit 4 = reverse operation
bit 3 = bridge 1 (head) active
bit 2 = bridge 2 (head-to-head) active
bit 1 = speed attained
bit 0 = limitation of current attained.
The value contained in register 11.21 is the decimal value corresponding to the byte.
The meaning of the bits can be modified by setting the register bit 11.22 to 1. Under these
conditions, the update of register 11.21 must be generated by the user using an external
program.
11.22: De-activation of the normal function of the panel signals.
If it is set to 1, the standard function of the panel signals is de-activated. However, the user
must write in register 11.21 the value required to switch on the signals corresponding to the
new functions assigned.
If it is set to 0, bit 11.22 locks writing access to register 11.21. In this case, the signals are
generated by the processor, according to their original function.
- 0 = standard function of the signals; 1 = customisation by register 11.21.
11.23: Specific personalisation for high voltage variable speed drives.
The variable speed drives 4900 to 41850 can, on request, be used on the 660V network. In
this case, the power card is a specific type, MDA6 ISS3.
This modification must be registered on the micro-processor by setting bit 11.23 to 1.
- 0 = MDA6 normal; 1 = MDA6 ISS3 for 660V variable speed drives.
11.24: Authorisation for operational protection against brownouts.
The parameter bit 11/24 is used to authorise a particular function of the variable speed drive,
in the event of network brownouts.
THIS BIT CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE EXTERNAL WIRING BELOW.
3 x 1MΩ
1/2W 3 x 1N4007
L1
L2 TB1.5
L3
3 x 16kΩ 3 x 22kΩ
7W 1/2W
0V
TB2.20
NOTE: The 16kΩ - 7W resistors constitute an artificial neutral point connected to earth. They are only
essential when the variable speed drive is used on an isolated neutral or impedance network.
When it is set to 1, the bit 11.24 customises the input TB1.5 for the “protection against
brownouts” function. Under these conditions, when a brownout occurs, the variable speed
drive is immediately blocked, the display switches off to minimise power consumption and the
speed setpoint after ramps is memorised. If the power cut is less than 500ms, the variable
speed drive assumes its normal function when the mains power is restored. Otherwise, the
variable speed drive is activated.
MENU 12: PROGRAMMABLE THRESHOLDS
Menu 12 comprises the registers related to the definition of two thresholds. These thresholds can be
defined on any internal digital register whose value varies from 0 to 1000. The level to be detected is
programmable in the same way as the hysteresis (the difference between the engagement threshold and
the activation threshold to avoid oscillations).
In short, the result of the comparison, translated by a status bit, allows any register for reading/writing bit
to be controlled.
12.01: Threshold 1 achieved.
Signalling bit indicating that threshold 1 has been reached or exceeded by the value of the
magnitude to which it has been allocated.
- 0 = magnitude < threshold; 1 = magnitude ≥ threshold
12.02: Threshold 2 reached.
Same function as 12.01 for the 2nd threshold.
- 0 = magnitude < threshold; 1 = magnitude ≥ threshold
12.03: Magnitude to be compared to threshold 1.
This register will contain the number of the parameter which will be compared to the threshold.
- Factory setting: 302 (speed measurement).
12.04: Threshold level 1.
Defines the value of the threshold to which the magnitude defined by the content of register
12.03 is compared.
12.05: Hysteresis threshold 1.
Defines the difference between the value of the threshold for which the bit 12.01 is set to 1,
and the value for which it falls to 0, to avoid oscillations.
12.06: Reversal of the operating direction of the comparator.
In standard setting, the bit controlled by the overstepping of the threshold is set to 1 when the
threshold is reached. The bit 12.06 allows this function to be reversed and sets the bit
controlled to 0 when the threshold is reached.
- 0 = direct; 1 = reversed.
12.07: Destination register of the command coming from the threshold.
Contains the number of the bit which will be controlled by the result of the signal/threshold
comparison.
- Setting range = 0 to 1999
12.08: Magnitude to be compared to threshold 2.
Identical to 12.03 for the 2nd threshold.
- Factory setting: 501 (current)
12.09: Level of threshold 2.
Identical to 12.04 for the 2nd threshold.
12.10: Hysteresis of threshold 2.
Identical to 12.05 for threshold 2.
12.11: Reversal of the operating direction of the comparator of the 2nd threshold.
Identical to 12.06 for threshold 2.
- 0 = direct; 1 = reversed.
12.12: Destination of the command coming from threshold 2.
Identical to 12.07 for threshold 2..
MENU 13: DIGITAL SPEED CONTROL
In standard configuration, the variable speed drive is capable of ensuring the digital control of the motor
speed by comparing frequencies. This system, working by integration of the error speed, takes,
mathematically speaking, the name of the controller “position”. Caution, make no mistake: the
controlled position is that of the pulses stemming from the encoder, in comparison to those generated by
the master clock. This is not a physical position.
Such a system ensures very precise speed control (that of the master clock), In this case 0.01%.
Furthermore, it ensures a very precise master/slave operation, using the encoder signals of the “master”
motor as the setpoint (see Chapter 12 for this type of use).
The principle of this type of control is relatively simple. A pilot frequency is worked out either from the
system’s internal clock or from the encoder of the master motor. This frequency allows a speed setpoint
to be defined and loaded in register 01.18.
The pulse generator (or encoder) of the “slave” or servomotor provides a frequency from which a
measurement speed is worked out and loades in register 03.02, by allowing the speed controller to work.
The frequencies coming from these two inputs are compared in value and in phase at the controller
position. In the event of a discrepancy, a position error signal appears and is loaded in register 03.18,
which acts directly on the input of the speed controller to restore this error to 0.
13.01: Pulse counter of the “master” encoder.
Increment of one unit for each pulse delivered by the encoder. Returns to 0 on the 1024th
pulse.
13.02: Pulse counter for the “slave” or servo encoder.
Identical to 13.01 for the controlled motor.
- Variation range 0 to 1023.
13.03: “Master” encoder speed.
Indicates the speed before the scaling of the “control” motor. This value corresponds to the
frequency of the pulses of the encoder (sampling period: 10 ms).
13.04: “Slave” encoder speed.
Identical to 13.03 for the servomotor.
NOTE: Registers 13.03 and 13.04 are updated every 10ms.
13.05: Position error.
Gives the value of the position error at the output of the controller. This value is zero in normal
mode.
13.06 and 13.07: Least significant (13.06) and most significant (13.07) speed setpoint.
Combining these two registers defines a precise speed setpoint, on 16 bits, in accordance with
the relationship below.
Speed setpoint = 256 x (13.07) + (13.0)
- Factory setting: 13.06 = 13.07 = 0.
13.08: Gain of the controller position.
13.09: Limitation of correction of the position controller.
Deviation limit of the output of the controller position to avoid sudden corrections.
The limitation defined by the content of register 13.09 is symmetrical in relation to 0.
13.10: Activating of digital control.
Setting this bit to 1 activates the algorithm of the digital control. It is ABSOLUTELY essential
for it to be set to 1 to use the function.
- 0 = out of service; 1 = in service.
13.11: Absolute locking of the position.
With the digital speed control always working at zero error on the controller position, any
variation in speed registered will cause a variation in opposing signs. This can be a problem for
some devices. The bit 13.11 allows the position controller in the transients to be inhibited.
If 13.11 is set to 0, the position controller is put into service by the bit 10.07 (speed attained),
therefore only in the steady state.
bit 13.11 = 1 Amplitude bit 13.11 = 0
limited
Measurement N
by 13.09
Setting N
On equal sides Speed

- 0 = speed controller; 1 = absolute locking.
13.12: Selection of speed setpoint or master encoder.
If it is set to 0, the bit 13.12 selects the value arising from registers 13.06 and 13.07 as the
speed setpoint. If it is set to 1, the speed setpoint results from the processing circuit of the
“master” encoder pulses.
- 0 = setting; 1 = encoder.
13.13: Acquisition of the speed setpoint.
As the speed setpoint registers 13.06 and 13.07 must be written separately, it is not
necessarily desirable to see the speed change immediately after the modification of one of the
registers. The bit 13.13, when set to 0, allows the speed setpoint registers of the control itself
to be isolated.
The latter continues to operate on the prior setpoint value. The setpoint can then be modified
without worry. Only the switching to 1 of bit 13.13 will authorise the new setpoint to be taken
into account.
- 0 = isolated controller setpoint; 1 = setpoint applied to the controller.
13.14: Precision speed setpoint for serial link.
Allows a precision speed setpoint on 16 bits to be loaded once, solely by the serial link. The
value loaded in register 13.14 is written in registers 13.06 and 13.07.
NOTE: This setpoint uses all the available room in the “data” field of the serial link frame and cannot
therefore, under these conditions, accept a sign. The change in operating direction is carried
out by bit 01.12.
- Register for reading/writing bit on 16 bits.
MENUS 14 to 16
These last three menus are reserved for options. The functions of the various registers of each
menu depend on the application. Refer to the handbooks relating to the options for the
functions of the registers concerned.
8.4 Table summarising the parameters
MENU 01:
Setting
No. Function Type Factory setting: Comments
range:
01.01 Speed setpoint selected R ±1000 ------
01.02 Setpoint after offset R ±1000 ------
01.03 Speed setpoint before dM/dt R ±1000 ------
01.04 Speed setpoint offset R/W ±1000 000
01.05 Speed setpoint in pulse operation. R/W ±1000 +50
01.06 Maximum forward speed R/W 0/±1000 +1000
01.07 Minimum forward speed R/W 0/±1000 000
01.08 Minimum reverse speed R/W -1000/0 000
01.09 Maximum reverse speed R/W -1000/0 -1000
01.10 0 = monopolar N setpoint R/W 0 or 1 0(V)1(W)
1 = bipolar N setpoint
01.11 Set to 0 setpoint N (if 0) R/W 0 or 1 (terminal
strip)
01.12 Reverse operation control R/W 0 or 1
(terminal
01.13 Pulse operation control R/W 0 or 1
strip)
01.14 Selection bit setpoint N R/W 0 or 1
(terminal
01.15 Selection bit setpoint N R/W 0 or 1 strip)
01.16 Starting at setpoint zero (1 = active) R/W 0 or 1 ------
01.17 Speed setpoint R/W ±1000 ------
01.18 Speed setpoint R/W ±1000 0
01.19 Speed setpoint R/W ±1000 TB1.3
01.20 Speed setpoint R/W ±1000 +300
TB1.5
TB1.6
REMINDER: Backup parameters by XX.00 = 1 and RESET.
MENU 02:
Setting Factory
No. Function Type Comments
range: setting:
02.01 Speed setpoint after ramps R ±1000 ------
02.02 By-pass ramp (1 = ramps) R/W 0 or 1 1
02.03 Stop ramp rise ( 0 = normal) R/W 0 or 1 0
02.04 Forward acceleration ramps group 1 R/W 0/1999 050
02.05 Forward deceleration ramps group 1 R/W 0/1999 050
02.06 Reverse deceleration ramps group 1 R/W 0/1999 050
02.07 Reverse acceleration ramps group 1 R/W 0/1999 050
02.08 Forward acceleration ramps group 2 R/W 0/1999 100
02.09 Forward deceleration ramps group 2 R/W 0/1999 100
02.10 Reverse deceleration ramps group 2 R/W 0/1999 100
02.11 Reverse acceleration ramps group 2 R/W 0/1999 100
02.12 Ramp for pulse operation. R/W 0/1999 100
02.13 Validation of the ramp for pulses (1) R/W 0 or 1 0
02.14 Selection of forward acceleration groups 1/2 R/W 0 or 1 0 (G1)
02.15 Selection of forward deceleration groups 1/2 R/W 0 or 1 0 (G1)
02.16 Selection of reverse acceleration groups 1/2 R/W 0 or 1 0 (G1)
02.17 Selection of reverse deceleration groups 1/2 R/W 0 or 1 0 (G1)
02.18 Selection of global ramps groups 1/2 R/W 0 or 1 0
02.19 Time multiplied by 10 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
MENU 03:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
03.01 Final speed setpoint R ±1000 ------
03.02 Measured speed in 1/1000th R ±1000 ------
03.03 Measured speed in rpm R ±1999 ------
03.04 Armature voltage in V R ±1000 ------
03.05 Reading IR compensation R ±1000 ------
03.06 Speed error R ±1000 ------
03.07 Torque reference R ±1000 ------
03.08 Integrated speed error R ±1000 ------
03.09 Proportional speed gain R/W 0/255 80
03.10 Integral speed gain R/W 0/255 40
03.11 Derivative speed gain R/W 0/255 0
03.12 Selection measurement N: 0 = ana. ; 1 = dig. R/W 0 or 1 0
03.13 Selection measurement N ana: 0 = DT; 1 = Uind R/W 0 or 1 0
03.14 Encoder scaling factor R/W 0/1999 419
03.15 Maximum armature voltage. R/W 0/1000 600
03.16 Scaling factor for speed in rpm R/W 0/1999 1750
03.17 IR compensation R/W 0/255 0
03.18 Direct speed setpoint R/W ±1000 TB1.4
03.19 Putting 03.18 into service if at 1 R/W 0 or 1 0
03.20 Change of sign of the IR compensation. R/W 0 or 1 0
03.21 Braked stop: 0 = stop; 1 = normal R/W 0 or 1 1
03.22 Speed setpoint offset R/W 0 to 255 128
03.23 Zero speed threshold R/W 0 to 255 16
03.24 Selection of derivative action signal R/W 1, 2 or 3 1
03.25 Speed error filter R/W 0 to 255 128
03.26 DT voltage image R ±1000 ------
03.27 Internal register
03.28 Multiplier by 4 of the proportional gain N R/W 0/1 0
03.29 Reduction of speed controller gain by 8 R/W 0/1 0
MENU 04:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
04.01 Current setpoint R ±1000 ------
04.02 Final current setpoint. R ±1000 ------
04.03 Limitation value of the active current R ±1000 ------
04.04 Limitation of common current 1 R/W 0/1000 1000
04.05 Limitation of bridge current 1 R/W 0/1000 1000
04.06 Limitation of bridge current 2 R/W 0/1000 1000
04.07 Limitation of common current 2 R/W 0/1000 1000
04.08 Torque setpoint R/W ±1000 TB1.7
04.09 Current offset R/W ±1000 0
04.10 Selection limitation 2 if at 1 R/W 0 or 1 0
04.11 Current offset taken into account if at 1 R/W 0 or 1 0
04.12 Selection mode for torque control bit 1 R/W 0 or 1 0
04.13 Selection mode for torque control bit 2 R/W 0 or 1 0
04.14 Validation quadrant 1 R/W 0 or 1 1 (V & W)
04.15 Validation quadrant 2 R/W 0 or 10 or )
04.16 Validation quadrant 3 R/W 10 or 1 )V=0
04.17 Validation quadrant 4 R/W )W=1
0 or 1
04.18 Validation transfer auto limit. I2 if at 1 R/W 0
0/255
04.19 Time delay for transfer to limit. I2 R/W 0
0/1000
04.20 Speed threshold 1 R/W 1000
0/1000
04.21 Speed threshold 2 R/W 1000
0/255
04.22 Segment slope 1 limit. I = f(N) R/W 0
0/255
04.23 Segment slope 2 limit. I = f(N) R 0
0 or 1
04.24 Overrun indicator 04.20 if at 1 R/W ------
0 or 1
04.25 Overrun indicator 04.21 if at 1 R ------
MENU 05:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
05.01 Current measurement R ±1000 ------
05.02 Current measurement in A R ±1999 ------
05.03 Angle of lag on triggering of the bridge R 277-1023 ------
05.04 dI/dt R/W 0 to 256 40
05.05 Scaling factor l for display in A R/W 0 to 1999 Imax. var.
05.06 Overload threshold R/W 0 to 1000 700
05.07 Overload time at max. current R/W 0 to 255 30
05.08 Overload reboot time R/W 0 to 255 50
05.09 Automatic setting control if at 1 R/W 0 or 1 0
05.10 Selection of reduced armature voltage (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.11 Instantaneous value nature of overload R 0 to 1999 ------
05.12 Integral gain in intermittent mode R/W 0 to 255 16
05.13 Proportional gain controller 1 R/W 0 to 255 16
05.14 Integral gain in continuous mode R/W 0 to 255 16
05.15 Motor constant. R/W 0 to 255 25
05.16 Reserved ------ ------ 0
05.17 Inhibiting (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 1
05.18 Inhibiting authorisation on stopping if at 1. R/W 0 or 1 0
05.19 Inhibiting selection only by stopping (1) or stopping R/W 0 or 1 0
+ reference N = 0 (0)
05.20 Control in Uc (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.21 Inter-locking in parallel dodecaphase 4Q (1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.22 Current state locking (1 deletes the gain switching) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.23 Selection of 1Q or 4Q in dodeca series (1 = 1Q) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.24 Authorisation for operation in dodeca series (1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.25 Authorisation for operation in dodeca parallel (1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.26 Increasing dead band time (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.27 Dynamic gain setting current loop (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
05.28 Reducing hysteresis, bridge change R/W 0 or 1 0
05.29 Managing of current ripple R/W 0 or 1 0
MENU 06:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
06.01 Motor FEM (U-RI) R 0 to 1000 ------
06.02 Energising current setpoint R 0 to 1000 ------
06.03 Energising current measurement R 0 to 1000 ------
06.04 Angle of lag on triggering of the bridge R 261-1000 ------
06.05 Instantaneous value of RI no. 2 R ±1000 ------
06.06 IR compensation no. 2 (flux) R/W 0 to 255 0
06.07 Deflux voltage R/W 0 to 1000 1000
06.08 Maximum flux no. 1 R/W 0 to 1000 1000
06.09 Maximum flux no. 2 (economy) R/W 0 to 1000 500
06.10 Minimum flux R/W 0 to 1000 500
06.11 Scaling of the energising current R/W 0 to 255 204
06.12 Time delay for transition to economy R/W 0 to 255 30
06.13 Deblocking field controller (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
06.14 Selecting the maximum flux clamp R/W 0 or 1 0
06.15 Activation of automatic transition to economy R/W 0 or 1 0
06.16 Selection of field controller time constant R/W 0 or 1 0
06.17 Major integral gain on controller U (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
06.18 Setting of controller gain N in deflux (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
06.19 Control in Uc by 06.09 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
06.20 Selection source IR: 0 = 03.18 ; 1 = 01.20 R/W 0 or 1 0
06.21 Pulse variation range: R/W 0 to 1000 1000
06.22 VAMEX * mode selection R/W 0 or 1 0
06.23 Division by 2 of the controller gain, excitation I R/W 0 or 1 0
06.24 Division by 4 of the controller gain, excitation I R/W 0 or 1 0
*: See VAMEX 4020A handbook
MENU 07:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
07.01 Analogue input value TB1.4 R ±1000 ------
07.05 Input value an. TB1.3 or GI “master” PL4 R 0/+1000 ------
07.06 Mains voltage R 0/+1000 ------
07.07 Temperature of the power bridge R ±1000 ------
07.08 Analogue output programming TB2.12 R/W 0 to 1999 02.01
07.11 Analogue input programming TB1.4 R/W 0 to 1999 03.18
07.16 Analogue input scaling factor TB1.4 R/W 0 to 1999 1000
07.20 Scaling factor of 07.05 R/W 0 to 1999 1000
07.21 Analogue output scaling factor TB2.12 R/W 0 to 1999 1000
07.24 Master encoder scaling factor (PL4) R/W 0 to 1999 419
07.25 Selection source 07.05 (0 = TB1.3; 1 = PL4) R/W 0 or 1 0
07.26 Selection 0/10V (0) or 4/20mA (1) on TB1.3 R/W 0 or 1 0
07.27 )Selection current loop type: 00 = 0/20mA ; R/W 0 or 1 0
07.28 ) 01 = 4/20mA ; 10 = 20/0mA and 11 = 20/4mA R/W 0 or 1 0
07.29 Analogue output sign inversion. TB1.6 and TB1.7 R/W 0 or 1 0
MENU 08:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
08.01 Logic status terminal TB3.21 R 0 or 1 ------
08.08 Logic status terminal TB3.28 R/W 0 or 1 ------
08.11 Logic status terminal TB3.31 R/W 0 or 1 0
08.12 Logic input programming TB3.22 R/W 0 to 1999 0
08.21 Deprogramming terminals TB3.22 to 25 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
08.22 Logic inversion terminal TB3.22 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
08.31 Re-establishment of normal function for: R/W 0 or 1 0
08.32 ) TB3.22, TB3.23, TB3.24, TB3.25 R/W 0 or 1 0
08.33 ) (if at 1) if 08.21 = 1 R/W 0 or 1 0
08.34 ) R/W 0 or 1 0
MENU 09:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
09.01 Logic output status TB2.15 R 0 or 1 ------
09.06 Logic output status relays (TB4.34 to 36) R 0 or 1 ------
st
09.07 1 control bit TB2.15 R/W 0 to 1999 111
09.08 Inversion bit 09.07 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
nd
09.11 Inversion output “AND” terminal TB2.15 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
09.12 Time delay on the output TB2.15. R/W 0 to 255 0
st
09.13 1 control bit TB2.16 R/W 0 to 1999 10.07
nd
09.17 Inversion output “AND” terminal TB2.16 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
09.18 Time delay on the output TB2.16 R/W 0 to 255 0
09.19 Programming control bit TB2.17 R/W 0 to 1999 10.13
09.20 Inversion of the control TB2.17 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
09.25 Programming control bit TB4.34 to 36 R/W 0 to 1999 10.09
09.26 Inversion of the control relay (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
MENU 10: (the bits are set to 1 if the function is correct)
Setting Factory
range: setting:
10.01 Forward operation indicator L 0 or 1 ------
10.02 Reverse operation indicator R 0 or 1 ------
10.03 Variable speed drive in current limitation R 0 or 1 ------
10.04 Head bridge in operation R 0 or 1 ------
10.05 Foot bridge in operation R 0 or 1 ------
10.06 Variable speed drive blocked by the “anti-drift” R 0 or 1 ------
function
10.07 Speed reached R 0 or 1 ------
10.08 Mechanical overspeed R 0 or 1 ------
10.09 Zero speed: R 0 or 1 ------
10.10 Maximum armature voltage attained R 0 or 1 ------
10.11 Direct rotation phases R 0 or 1 ------
10.12 Variable speed drive ready R 0 or 1 ------
10.13 Variable speed drive in overload R 0 or 1 ------
10.14 Loss of flux (inhibition = 10.29) R 0 or 1 ------
10.15 Loss of speed measurement (inhibition = 10.30) R 0 or 1 ------
10.16 Loss of phase (inhibition = 10.31) R 0 or 1 ------
10.17 Instantaneous overcurrent R 0 or 1 ------
10.18 Activation overload R 0 or 1 ------
10.19 Activation watchdog of the main processor R 0 or 1 ------
10.20 Activation watchdog of the auxiliary processor R 0 or 1 ------
10.21 Fault involving overheating of the motor R 0 or 1 ------
(inhibition = 10.32)
10.22 Fault involving overheating of the variable R 0 or 1 ------
speed drive (inhibition = 10.33)
10.23 Indication that the speed control has been R 0 or 1 ------
saturated
10.24 Requests zero current R 0 or 1 ------
10.25 Last fault R 0 to 255 ------
10.26 Second to last fault R 0 to 255 ------
10.27 Third to last fault R 0 to 255 ------
10.28 Fault before 10.27 R 0 to 255 ------
10.29 Inhibition of the flux loss fault R 0 or 1 0
10.30 Inhibition of the measurement speed loss fault R/W 0 or 1 0
10.31 Inhibition of the phase loss fault R/W 0 or 1 0
10.32 Inhibition of the motor overheating fault R/W 0 or 1 1
10.33 Inhibition of the bridge overheating fault R/W 0 or 1 0
10.34 External fault R/W 0 or 1 0
10.35 Activation caused by the auxiliary processor R/W 0 to 255 0
10.36 Inhibition of the loop fault I 4/20mA R/W 0 or 1 0
10.37 Inhibition of the loop fault CC open (AOP) R/W 0 or 1 0
MENU 11:
No. Function Type Setting Factory Comments

range: setting:
11.01 Customisation of the registers
to R/W 0 to 1999 0
11.10 of menu 00
11.11 Address serial link R/W 0 to 99 1
11.12 Serial link speed (0 = 4800; 1 = 9600 bauds) R/W 0 or 1 0
11.13 Serial link mode of operation R/W 0 to 4 1
11.14 Country code for alphanumerical console R/W 0 to 255 44
11.15 Software version of the main processor R 0 to 255 ____
11.16 Software version of the auxiliary processor R 0 to 255 0
11.17 Access key R/W 0 to 255 149
11.18 Defines the parameters displayed during operation R/W 0 to 1999
11.19 Source or destination in mode 2 and 3 L S R/W 0 to 1999 0
11.20 Scaling factor upon input to 11.19 R/W 0 to 1999 1000
11.21 Control of the signals on the control panel R/W 0 to 255 0
11.22 De-activation of the normal function of the signals R/W 0 or 1 0
11.23 Selection MDA6 ISS3 H.T *
11.24 Authorisation for protection against brownouts R/W 0 or 1 0
* Specific to variable speed drives supplied in 660V
MENU 12:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
12.01 Threshold 1 achieved R 0 or 1 ____
12.02 Threshold 2 achieved R 0 or 1 ____
12.03 Source threshold 1 R/W 0 to 1999 302
12.04 Level threshold 1 R/W 0 to 1000 0
12.05 Hysteresis threshold 1 R/W 0 to 255 2
12.06 Inversion of control threshold 1 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
12.07 Destination threshold 1 R/W 0 to 1999 0
12.08 Source threshold 2 R/W 0 to 1999 501
12.09 Level threshold 2 R/W 0 to 1000 0
12.10 Hysteresis threshold 2 R/W 0 to 255 2
12.11 Inversion of control threshold 2 (if at 1) R/W 0 or 1 0
12.12 Destination threshold 2 R/W 0 to 1999 0
MENU 13:
Setting Factory
range: setting:
0 to 1023
13.01 Master pulse counter R ____
0 to 1023
13.02 Slave pulse counter R ____
±1000
13.03 Master encoder speed R ____
±1000
13.04 Slave encoder speed R ____
±1000
13.05 Position error R ____
0 to 255
13.06 Least significant speed setpoint R/W 0
0 to 255
13.07 Most significant speed setpoint R/W 0
0 to 255
13.08 Position controller gain R/W 25
0 to 1000
13.09 Limitation of loop correction position R/W 10
0 or 1
13.10 Putting into service of the digital controller R/W 0
0 or 1
13.11 Locking position on transient, if at 1 R/W 1
0 or 1
13.12 Selection setpoint N (0)/encoder (1) R/W 0
0 or 1
13.13 Acquisition speed setpoint (1) R/W 1
0 to
13.14 Precision speed setpoint for serial link R/W 0
65536

8.5
MENU 01 : PROCESSING OF SPEED SETTINGS
MENU 07
TB1.3
Ref. 1 Offset 01.10
0 01.14
01.17 01.04
PL4 1 0
GI Ref. 2
1 01.15
CN 37 903f-EN
+
Master 07.25 01.18 Nmax / Nmin.
+
0 0
01.01 01.02 01.06
Ref. 3
1 1 0 0 01.07
Operating diagrams
01.19
1 1 1
0 01.08 01.03
Ref. 4 1 0 0
1 01.09
01.20 01.16
01.05
Ref.
= 1 if ref. N = 0 pulses
0 Normal
01.13 01.12 Foward/reverse
1 pulses 0/1
08.21
MENU 08
Reverse pulse TB3.22 08.02
1
≥1
0
Forward pulse TB3.23 08.03
≥1
1
Normal reverse TB3.24 08.04 Memory KEY
0 &
≥1 RAZ XX.XX Register set to read/write
Normal forward TB3.25 08.05

Register set to read only
Reactivating TB4.31 08.11 Inverter
Summation point
Stop TB3.21 08.01 01.11
&
Comparator
REMINDER backup : XX.00 = 1 + Reset

Sweep circuit
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02.04 02.14
0 02.18
1 0
02.08 1
02.05 02.15
0
1 0
02.09 1
01.03
02.06 02.16
0
1 0
02.10 1
02.07 02.17
0
02.13
1 0 &
01.13 Pulse
02.11 1 operation
0
X 0 Memory
02.12 1
1
02.03
02.19
1
0
1
1
10 02.01
0
02.02
By-pass
TB4.31 02.01
Reactivating
05.17
& Reactivating the ramp
MENU 02 : SPEED RAMPS

05.19
05.18 AT or Ref. N = 0
MENU 03 : SPEED MEASUREMENT - SPEED LOOP
1 0
1
0 AT or Ref. N = 0
10.06
08.11 TB4.31
0
CN 37 903f-EN
1
03.22
03.21
SPEED CONTROLLER
Speed error
+
02.01 03.25
+
1
03.01 ~ 03.06 03.07
0 ~
03.24
+
-
03.11 I 03.09
1
10.23
03.19 1 0 2 3 D 03.10 P
&
TB3.21 08.01 01.11 Direct Saturation
reference 10.07
03.18 X
5V Forward 10.01 10.02 Reverse
SW1.B Speed attained
12V SW1.C Excess speed
03.14 SW1.D
15V X 03.03
Encoder 10.08
1000 03.08 03.28
supply
X Number of
revolutions
03.16
per minute 1 4
PL3/SK3 +10V 03.12
1 Zero speed
N
03.02 03.23
- Feedback Adjust 0
TB1.9 10.09
+
TB1.10 SW1F
03.29
10/50V 03.13
RV1 D/A
SW1G 03.26
50/200V 1 8
0
1 03.17 A compensating
SW1H X value, see section
60/300V
10.2.2
+
03.20
M 03.04
+
Maximum +
voltage 1
03.05
03.15 0
-
10.10
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Maximum voltage
attained
MENU 04 : PROCESSING THE CURRENT SETPOINT
Do not switch in operation 04.10 04.18
CN 37 903f-EN
04.12 04.13 0 1
0 0 Speed 04.19
1 0 Torque t Operation
0 1 Torque + excess speed N authorisation
Imax. 2 1
1 1 Coil Value of
04.07 0 active
1 maximum
current
04.12 0
04.04
04.13
≥1 04.03
Quadrant selection Imax. 1
Imax. T
04.08 C 04.05
0
+
04.01 04.15 04.14 04.02
1
N
+
03.07
04.16 04.17 04.06
Imax. B
04.11 Maximum current (04.04) Maximum
04.22 10.03 current
0 attained
04.09 1 04.23
Auxiliary N
setting
04.20 1 if>threshold
04.24
Speed
measurement 03.02
04.25
04.21
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MENU 05 : CURRENT LOOP
1
Motor
05.15 0
CN 37 903f-EN
1 0
Automatic setting 05.09 = 1 1
05.22
(05.12, 05.13, 05.14, 05.15) 1
T B
05.14
Speed
05.13 05.27 05.28 setpoint 10.04 10.05
1 1 0
0 0 Limit of 02.01
armature
1
voltage 05.26
05.12 Dead band
05.04 1
+
0 0
04.02 I
0 1 1
- 05.20 Rotation
05.17 phase
1 05.10 Direct current 05.03
control voltage 10.11
Maximum 0 TB4.31
TB2.11 08.11
current
0
05.05
1 Dodecaphased Parameter
05.19
Current locking, 12-pulse, parallel, 4th quadrant 05.21
05.01 05.02 10.06
AT + Ref. N = 0 Selection of 12-pulse series 05.24
1 0 Selection of 1st quadrant, or 4th quadrant, series 05.23
(A)
Selection, parallel 05.25
0 1
Overload AT
05.18
I 10.13
10.18
05.11 10.18
x Activation
x
05.06
t
10.13
05.07 05.08
Alarm
°C °C
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Change to economy MENU 06 : FLUX REGULATOR
operation on 06.15
stopping
06.12
t 1
TB4.31 08.11 06.14
0
Reactivation
CN 37 903f-EN
Ø max. 2
06.09 06.18
1 0 Gain adjustment,
regulation N
0 1
06.08 03.09
03.10
Ø max 1.
06.16
Gx2 1
06.17 06.21
06.24 06.23 0
1
06.19
0 0 1 0 1
1
1 4 1 2
Voltage setpoint
+ + 0
06.06 U 06.02
- -
0
06.04
1
Locking/forcing 06.03
06.13
06.10
Voltage Ø mini.
Armature 06.01 06.11
measurement
voltage
+
03.04
RI 06.22
compensation
-
VAMEX
Integrated no.2 Excitation current 1
speed 4020A
06.06 06.20 measurement
error
RI 0
06.05 compensation
03.08 no.2
0
1
04.02
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07.28 07.28 mA MENU 07 : PROGRAMMABLE ANALOGUE INPUTS/OUTPUTS
0 0 0/20
0 1 20/0
1 0 4/20
07.26 1 1 20/4 07.25 07.20 07.15
Voltage
TB1-3 1
analogue 0
0 Frequency
±10V 0
CN 37 903f-EN
07.05
1
PL4
digital
07.24
07.08
07.16 07.11 07.21
TB1.4 07.01 TB2.12
07.09 07.22
07.17 07.12
Any digital registers TB2.13

TB1.5 07.02
(0/± 1000)
Digital registers set to
reading/writing
07.18 07.12 (0/±1000) 07.10
Modifications valid 07.23
after RESET
TB1.6 07.03
1 TB2.14
0
07.19 07.14
TB1.7 07.04
1
0
07.29
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INPUTS OUTPUTS
MENU 08 : PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC INPUTS
08.21 08.26
0 Reverse 08.16
TB3.22 08.02
pulse 0
1 TB3.26 08.06
1
1
0
08.27
CN 37 903f-EN
08.31 08.17
0 Forward 0
TB3.23 08.03 TB3.27 08.07
pulse 1
1
1
01.12
0 08.28
01.13
08.18
08.32 0
TB3.28 08.08
0 Normal
TB3.24 08.04 1
reverse
1
1
08.29
0
08.19
0
08.33 TB3.29 08.09
0 1
Normal
TB3.25 08.05
foward
1
1
08.30
0 08.20
0
01.11 TB3.30 08.10
08.34 1
TB3.21 08.01
08.22
08.12
0
1
[Microswitch] SW1A set to "OFF" inverts the 08.23

logic command for all the inputs + reset
08.13
(TB4.32), reactivation (TB4.31), and 0
authorisation for operation (TB3.21).
1
Bit registers set to reading/writing.
08.24 Validation by resetting
08.14
0
1
08.25
08.15
0
1
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09.08
09.07
0 09.11
09.12
1
0 t
09.01 TB2.15
09.10 & 1
09.09
0
1
09.14
09.13
0 09.17
09.18
1
0 t
09.02 TB2.16
09.16 & 1
09.15
0
All of these are bit registers
09.20
09.19
0
09.03 TB2.17
1
09.22
09.21
0
09.04 TB2.18
1
09.24
09.23
0
09.05 TB2.19
1
09.26
09.25
0
09.06
1
TB4.36
TB4.35
TB4.34
10.12
TB4.39
TB4.38
TB4.37
MENU 09 : PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC OUTPUTS

MENUS 10 AND 11 : PART MENU AND FAULTS
Brownouts
0 1 th/ths
11.24 Processor 1 Motor
FdL FbL SL AOC It Processor 2 Oh Et
thermistor
Feedback loss Supply Armature over Overheating
Time limit
CN 37 903f-EN
Field External trip-
(loss of speed loss (phase current Watchdog
loss for overload TB1.8 of variable external fault
measurement) loss) (momentary P1 P2 speed drive
exceeded
excess intensity)
11.18
10.14 10.15 10.16 10.17 10.18 10.19 10.20 10.21 10.22 10.34 TB4.32
Reset
Panel ≥1 Reset
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 Locking of the
10.13 10.35 = 255
10.29 10.30 10.31 10.32 10.33 variable speed
drive
Alarm
110
118 119 120 121 122 124 131 107 102 Faults
123
10.25 10.26 10.27 10.28
0 1 0 1 0 1
10.37 10.36 10.30
Reset : 10.35 = 255
Factory setting : XX.00 = 233 (W) et 255 (V)
+ Reset
126 104 132 103 109 108 106 100 101 125 105
Speed Flux detected
Fault in Excess
measurement during
memory intensity in Component Phase Serial link in
signal automatic
Armature 4/20mA loop parameter, Surch. excitation fault, sequence Power mode 3, serial
reversed, regulating
open is open, EEPROM +24V circuit, Field hardware E1-E3 supply fault communication
feedback phase, field
circuit current loop failure ext. over current fault L1-L3 link loss
reversal on
AOP CL EEF EPS Fbr FdO FOc hF Phase PS SCL
Sequence
Address SL : 11.11
Speed SL : 11.12
11.01 00.01 Serial link mode SL : 11.13 (11.19 (2 et 3) ; 15.62 et 15.63 (4))
to to Version for processor 1 : 11.15
11.10 00.10 11.17 XX.00 Version for processor 2 : 11.16
High-voltage variable speed drive. : 11.23
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CN 37 903f-EN
MENU 12 : PROGRAMMABLE THRESHOLDS
12.06 12.07
12.03 12.04
+ 0
12.01 1
-
12.05
Bit registers set to
Digital registers reading/writing
0/±1000
12.11 12.12
12.08 12.09
+ 0
12.02 1
-
12.10
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13.03
MENU 13 : DIGITAL CONTROL
t 07.24 07.25 13.12

Master
CN 37 903f-EN
Pulse 1 13.10
generator Counter 07.05
0 1 + 1
PL4 01.18
0
+ 0 Speed
setpoint
13.01
Setpoint 13.13 Forward/reverse

13.07 x 256 + 13.06 1 01.12
Memory 64 13.09
or LS ⇒ 13.14 13.05
0
+
08.21 1 1
Counter Pos 03.18
Pulse 0 0 Position
1 1 -
setting 01.05 13.08 correction
0 0
1
13.10
0
01.11 Operation authorisation
08.02 01.13 Pulse operation
08.03 TB3.22
& 03.19 Activation 03.18
03.21 Stop with brake
TB3.23
03.11
≥1 10.07 N achieved
Slave 03.14 03.12
Pulse 1 1
Counter 03.02
generator
0 0
PL3/SK3 Speed
t measurement
13.02 13.04
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9. INSTALLATION OF THE V/WNTC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES
9.1 Dimensions
V/WNTC 4025, 4045, 4075 = weight : 10kg
Front side Left profile
250 150
112
30 60 60
12 L1 L2 L3
100
A1
M8
140
370
15
A2
60 38
M5 Ø7
20
Earth 12.5 x 1.5

12.5
V/WNTC 4105, 4155, 4210 = weight : 12kg

250
30 60 60 195
112
L1 L2 L3
20
110
115
23
370
32
Ø9 5
10
60 38
M5 Ø7
20
4155 and 4210

Earth 12.5 x 1.5
12.5
NOTE: All the information given in this diagram is only by way of example

Flush-mounted assembly for V/WNTC for 4025 to 4210
195 (4105 to 4210)

250
150 (4025 to 4075)
25 200 25 112
42.5
5
245
Area cut out
370
360
200 x 360
Ø7
72.5
5
Support plate
220
15 15
Surface-mounted assembly V/WNTC for 4025 to 4210
250
195 (4105 to 4210)
32 186 32
150 (4025 to 4075)
6.5
112
+ + +
Notches
370
394
381
+ + +
Support plate
6.5
43 100 43

V/WNTC 4420 = weight : 30kg
496 278
105 140 140 29
15
6
35
45
42
L1 L2 L3
60
4
Sling
446 for V/WNTC 4420
461 for V/WNTC 4550
support
4 fastening
screw holes,
225
363
diameter 9mm
60
Ø8
60
Ø12
A1 A2
Earth
38
6
12 12
15
15
45 60
43
472
V/WNTC 4450 - 4700 to 4825 = weight : 40kg

496
105 140 140 278
29
A
80
35
63
L1 L2 L3
60
Sling
support
4 fastening
screw holes,
225
511
363
diameter 12mm
60
60
Ø8
A1 A2
Earth
68
12 12 43
45 60
472
A (Alternating current) B (Direct current)

Thickness 10mm Thickness 10mm
40
30
53
68
Ø12 Ø12
80
65
35
40

270
260
306
286
254
380
330
129
181
161
90
Ø7
90 90
A) Fan air outlet (GRILLE) C) Joint to be glued in place around perimeter
B) Mechanical work on top

6 holes, diameter
7mm at 60° V/WNTC 4900 to 41850 (weight : V = 80kg ; W = 130kg)
on a diameter of
234mm Ø206
355
Joint to be glued in place
around perimeter
Front of the cabinet
120
C
Fan air oulet

Air flow : B
168
0,342m3/s
Fitting for the fan
210
Air
358
intake
350
50
190
10
85
30
50
Attachment plane for the variable speed drive
130 115
V : 605 / W : 1105
V : 100
V : 175 / W : 330 V : 175 / W : 330 W : 165
30
60
L3 L2 L1
+ +
28.5
+ + Alternating
Terminal box
A current
above
inputs
242
+ +
399
393
450
+ + Air
intake
+ +
Air outlet
157
Direct
current
50 output
28.5
A1 A2
245
60
Top of the
cabinet
30
25 25
V : 175 / W : 330 V : 195 / W : 330
150 V : 555 / W : 1055
NOTE: The fan must be fastened before the variable speed drive. The latter must be plated on the top.

9.2 Rules concerning assembly
The V/WNTC variable speed drives must be installed in a clean atmosphere, sheltered from corrosion, dust
which conducts electricity, or running water. It is therefore appropriate to arrange for them to be installed in
a cabinet or a cupboard.
Do not fix the variable speed drives on frames which transmit strong vibrations or shocks, or take the
precautions necessary so that these vibrations are not transmitted to the equipment (assembly on vibration
absorbers, for example).
The variable speed drives must be installed so that the air passageways in the heat sinks are not cut off,
and must be placed vertically.
A space of about twenty centimetres must be provided above the variable speed drive, in relation to the
closest walls. It may or may not be plated at the bottom of the cabinet. The variable speed drives can be
fitted either on bars or on a panel with the aid of fastening lugs supplied with the variable speed drive.
N.B.: For the variable speed drives 4025 to 4210, the heat sink is not connected to any potential.
The space to be provided between two variable speed drives fitted in the same cabinet is about twenty
centimetres.
The V/WNTC variable speed drives are designed to be used with the nominal current under the following
conditions:
- Maximum ambient temperature: 40°C
- Maximum altitude (without unintentional triggering): 1,000 meters
For assembly in a cabinet, the temperature inside this cabinet should be equal to the ambient temperature
plus the heating caused by the power loss from the variable speed drives, the contactors, relays,
transformers, chokes, etc. in the circuit.
For the nominal current, the power lost by the V/WNTC with a 400V supply voltage is about:
4025 40W
V/WNTC
4045 75W
4075 150W
4105 190W
4155 280W
4210 380W
4420 750W
4550 1000W
4700 1300W
4825 1500W
4900 1800W
41200 2300W
41850 3800W

9.3 Precautions concerning the wiring
9.3.1 Power circuits
The power connections shall be dimensioned according to the actual current of the variable speed drive.
Refer to the tables in subsection 3.4 which list the direct and alternating currents according to the ratings of
the variable speed drives.
The equipment shall be dimensioned according to the specifications given in the tables of section 5.
In order to comply with the standards relevant to electromagnetic compatibility (“CE mark”), it is necessary
to suppress interference in the relays and contactors which are activated during the operation of the
variable speed drive (RC circuit at the terminals of the relay coils powered by alternating current, diodes for
the relays powered by direct current.).
Care should be taken to ensure proper connection of the power supply and control system.
E1 with L1
E3 with L3
The connection of E2 is not necessary (see subsection 6.2).
9.3.2 Control circuits

The terminal strip for connecting the control circuits, on the card MDA2, was described in the
subsection 7.4.
If the length of these connections exceeds 1 metre, it is recommended to use twisted cable with
shielding. The shielding shall be connected to the 0V side of the variable speed drive, and will be free at
the other extremity. If the metal-clad cables pass through terminal strips, ensure the continuity of the
shielding at these connections.
As a general rule, every logical command leaving the cabinet will be decoupled by a relay (input or
output).
Finally, ensure that the control connections do not use the same route as the power cables (see
section 13 on electromagnetic compatibility).
9.4 Excitation circuit
The variable speed drives are supplied with the following components:
- with an excitation controller module MDA3 for the V/WNTC - D 4025 to 4210.
- with a 10A diode bridge for the V/WNTC - D 4420 to 4825,
- with a 20A diode bridge for the V/WNTC - D 4900 to 41850,
For the V/WNTC 4420 to 41850, the field controller is optional. This module, type VAMEX, makes it
possible to apply a current of 20A. In this module, control can be ensured either by the variable speed drive
(according to the menu 06), or completely independently. The module MDA3 is fitted inside the variable
speed drive, while the module VAMEX is fitted outside.
9.5 Application
See subsection 3.3 to find the downgrading to apply on the nominal current of the variable speed drive, for
applications at an ambient temperature above 40°C and altitudes above 1000 metres.

10. PUTTING INTO OPERATION
When it is supplied as assembled equipment, the variable speed drive has been customised by the
manufacturer, according to the specification.
When it is supplied alone and if there is no specification to the contrary, the variable speed drive has the
"factory setting" values specified for each parameter in subsection 8.3.
It is therefore appropriate, according to the application, to set the various parameters to the correct value.
The procedure described below only concerns putting into operation the speed control function. It is evident
that this procedure must be adapted to each individual case, and they cannot all be taken into consideration
in this handbook, especially for every aspect of the ancillary functions.
10.1 First application of a voltage
Do not connect the motor before checking the wiring, in particular the matching of the synchronisation and
power phases (L1-E1, L3-E3). The connection of E2 depends on the plan chosen for the connection of the
excitation circuit.
Close the line contactor. The indicator lights and displays on the front side of the variable speed drive flash
in turn, producing a "ripple" effect for about 2 seconds. When the "index" display indicates the code 00.00,
the variable speed drive is ready to function. If, upon the application of a voltage, after the phase of
resetting to zero, a mnemonic flashes on the "value" display, this indicates that there is a fault in the
installation.
Identify the cause before proceeding further. (See subsection 10.3).
Adjust the limitations on the current to the value required (04.05 and 04.06) and put them into the memory
by setting XX.00 = 1 and RESET.
Cut off the voltage and connect the motor, without the excitation.
10.2 Putting into operation and settings
Check the adjustment of the speed measurement (DT, armature voltage or pulse generator). See paragraph
8.2.2 and menu 03. Do not forget to reset the access keys if protected parameters must be modified.
10.2.1 Current controller

- If the variable speed drive is deactivated (terminal TB4.31 open, i.e. off) set the bit 05.09 to 1.
- Reactivate the variable speed drive by connecting the terminal TB4.31 to 0V (TB4.40).
- The variable speed drive will then search for the optimum setting of the current controller according to
the conditions of use and automatically input the correct values in the registers 05.12 to 05.15.
N.B.: If for a very specific reason, the values defined by the variable speed drive are not suitable for
the user, it is always possible to change them manually.
- To apply this procedure to motors with permanent magnets, you must deactivate the shaft of the
motor mechanically.
- If the residual power of the motor is sufficient to make it rotate, the procedure of automatic setting will
cause the fault FdO. In these conditions, you must deactivate the motor shaft to ensure that this
procedure can be implemented.
When the procedure of automatic setting is completed, the relay of the variable speed drive which is
ready to function is released for 50 ms, and the bit 05.09 is automatically reset to 0. Deactivate the
variable speed drive (TB4.31 open, i.e. off), input this setting into the memory by setting to 1 one of the
registers XX.00, reset, and cut off the voltage.

10.2.2 Speed controller
Connect the excitation circuit and place the strap J1 on the value for the current corresponding to the
maximum rating required (2 or 8A). See § 6.2.1. and menu 6 of these instructions.
- Operation with constant flux. Apply a voltage and write in the register 6.11 the value corresponding to
the maximum current required. This value is specified in the tables listing values for parameter 6.11
in this document.
N.B.: Access to the register 6.11 requires the prior inputting of the access key 149.
∗ Input the value of the nominal excitation current in the registers 6.08 and 6.10; this value is
expressed in 1/1000° of the rating defined by the parameter 6.11.
∗ Reactivate the field controller by setting parameter 6.13 to 1.
∗ Input these settings in the memory.
- Operation with an irregular flux. Operation with an irregular flux enables you to make the motor
function at a speed above its nominal speed. Operation between 0 and the nominal speed will take
place at "constant torque", with a steady flux, by changing the armature voltage from nominal speed
to maximum speed. Operation will take place at "constant power", with the armature voltage kept
constant by reducing the current with the flux inductor.
N.B.: - When in operation with constant power, the torque will decrease hyperbolically when the
speed increases.
- Apart from very special cases, the ratio of maximum motor speed to nominal motor speed
may not exceed 2 to 3. Consult the manufacturer to find out the capabilities of the
machine.
In order to start up the excitation circuit in this case, the procedure in the first stage is the same as for
the constant flux. However, the register 6.10 will not have the same value input as 6.08, but a value
slightly lower than that required for the minimum flux at the maximum speed to be reached.
Input the value of the nominal motor voltage in the register 6.07, after which the flux will be reduced. A
compensating value IR may be added if necessary with the aid of the registers 6.20 and 6.06.
The gains shall be selected from the two possible values to obtain the best response, without exceeding
the excitation current or the armature voltage.
- Suppress the speed ramps by setting the register 02.02 to 0.
- Preset the speed measurement while in operation as follows:
∗ Measurement by armature voltage: (03.12 = 0 ; 03.13 = 1).
. Input in 03.15 the value of the maximum armature voltage to be obtained (generally 440 or
400V for a mains supply of 380V).
∗ Tachometer generator: (03.12 = 0 ; 03.13 = 0).
. Select the voltage range supplied by the tachometer generator for the maximum speed of the
motor, with the aid of one of the microswitches SW1F to SW1H set to "0N" (to the right).
SW1F = 10 to 50V
SW1G = 50 to 200V
SW1H = 60 to 300V.

. Set the jumper link LK1 of the card MDA2 to the "ADJUST" position (on the right). With the
register 03.02 on the display, rotate the potentiometer RV1 to obtain, in the register 03.02, the
value defined by the relationship below:
10000
03.02 =
Vmax.
Vmax. = Voltage supplied by the tachometer generator at the maximum speed of the motor.
. Reset LK1 to its original "FEEDBACK" position (on the left).
* Pulse generator set to PL3/SK3 (03.12 = 1).
. In the register 03.14, input the value defined by the following relationship :
106 × 750
03.14 =
Vmax.
n = number of pulses per rotation of the encoder.
N = maximum speed of the motor in rotations per minute
- Set the speed setpoint to 0 and put the variable speed drive into operation (terminals TB3.21, TB3.25
and TB4.31 to 0V).
- Apply a low speed setpoint and check the correct operation of the variable speed drive.
If the variable speed drive is triggered and displays the fault FbL (code 119), it is not receiving a signal
for speed measurement. Check the wiring and that the jumper link LK1, when measuring the speed by
tachometer generator, was properly reset to the position "FEEDBACK".
If the fault displayed is Fbr (code 109), the measuring signal is the wrong way round. Swap the positions
of the wires of the tachometer generator attached to the terminals TB1.9 and TB1.10, or the channels
A A et BB of the encoder if the latter is used.
Check the stability of the speed and adjust the gains (03.09, 03.10 and 03.11) if necessary.
N.B.: Apart from special cases where there is very strong inertia on the load, the derived gain 03.11
is generally left at 0.
Then apply speed setpoint steps and check the dynamic response with the oscilloscope, observing the
speed measurement (terminals TB2.13) and adjust the gains if necessary.
N N N
t t t
Poor performance Bad result
Correct setting
Increase the gain Reduce the gains
Response to stepping up the speed setpoint

- Reset the ramps in operation by resetting the register 02.02 to 1 and adjust these ramps to the
values required by inputting the correct values in the registers 02.04 to 02.12, according to the
intended use (see menu 2).
- If the speed is measured by a tachometer generator, increase the speed to maximum (01.01 = 1000)
and check the correctness of the speed. Adjust the setting of the potentiometer RV1 if necessary.
- Input all the settings in the memory by setting one of the registers XX.00 to 1, and reset.
N.B.: If the voltage of the variable speed drive is cut off before the new settings are added
to the memory, the previous settings will reappear the next time a voltage is applied.
10.2.3 Special cases

- Reset the speed with the armature voltage
In order to improve the precision of the speed, you can use the compensation IR, defined by the
parameter 03.17.
This value can be preset with the aid of the formula allocated to the parameter 03.17 according to the
actual values for the motor used. However, the most accurate setting will be set by experimenting.
The speed will be measured when the motor has no load. When the motor has its nominal load, the
parameter 03.17 will be adjusted to compensate for the loss of speed between "no load" and "load".
N.B.: It would be a pity to use this adjusting method with the V/WNTC - E, of which the
performances would be completely distorted. This adjusting method should only be used for
tests, or as an emergency solution, in the event of a problem with the speed sensor.
- Reset the speed using the pulse generator
This method of speed measurement gives the most accurate results, since it is completely numeric.
The pulse generator used will have a frequency as high as possible, but in all cases this must be
lower than 100kHz for the maximum speed of the motor. It may send signals with a strength of +5 to
+15V and require a supply voltage of 5, 12 or 15V, which can be supplied by the variable speed drive
(selected by microswitches SW1B to D). The encoder must send 4 signals: A and B (out-of-phase
and at 90°) and their complementary signals A et B .
The variable speed drive will accept almost any type of encoder output stage. However, preference
should be given to a "line transmitter" assembly, which is by far the best adapted to this application.
An encoder sending 1024 pulses per rotation is a good compromise: the frequency is not too high at
high speed and sufficiently high at low speed.
The resistances R10 and R11 on soldering terminals can be installed to adjust the line impedance.
With an encoder with an output of the "line transmitter" type, their value will be 150Ω. The resistance
R12 corresponds to the "zero pulse" channel of the encoder. This channel is only used with options.
The connection of the encoder shall be made by cable with shielded twisted pairs. The shielding must
be connected to the earth or to the 0V side of the variable speed drive.

10.3 Fault management
The variable speed drive is self-protected in the majority of cases and is released in the event of a fault.
When a fault occurs, the variable speed drive is deactivated automatically and the "value" display indicates
a mnemonic for the fault with a flashing light. Parallel with this, the fault code (a number with 3 digits) is
stored in the register 10.25 (the most recent fault). The variable speed drive stores in its memory the 4 most
recent faults, in the registers 10.25 to 28. The most recent fault is always in the register 10.25.
When a fault appears, the previous contents of 10.25 are relocated to 10.26 etc. The registers 10.25 to 28
form a staggered register which records the 4 most recent faults. The faults are shown in schematic form in
the operating diagrams (subsection 8.5, menu 10-11).
N.B.: The 4 most recent faults are stored in the memory, even if the voltage of the variable speed drive
is cut off.
10.3.1 Alphabetical list of faults

AOC : (Armature Over Current) ; Code 121.
Momentary excess current in the motor or in the bridge, earth fault on the direct current side.
AOP : (Armature Open Circuit) ; Code 126.
Open direct current circuit (motor not connected or loop fuse cut).
CL : (Current Loop) ; Code 104.
4/20mA current loop open speed setpoint (i < 3.5 mA).
EEF : (EEPROM Failure) ; Code 132.
Signal that an error was detected in the contents of the backup memory of the parameters
when a voltage is applied.
EPS : (External Power Supply) ; Code 103.
The current consumed by the external circuits connected to the terminal TB4.33 exceeded the
authorised limits (200mA).
Et : (External trip) ; Code 102.
The parameter 10.34 was set to 1, the fault it indicates (defined by the user) has occurred.
FbL : (Feed-back Loss) ; Code 119.
Absence of signal speed measurement. Can be inhibited by setting the bit 10.30 to 1.
Fbr : (Feed-back Reversal) ; Code 109.
The speed measurement is connected to the wrong side. Can be inhibited by setting the bit
10.30 to 1.
FdL : (Field Loss) ; Code 118.
Excitation loss. Can be inhibited by setting the bit 10.29 to 1.
FdO : (Field On) ; Code 108.
The presence of a field was detected during the phase of automatic setting of the current
controller.
FOC : (Field Over Current) ; Code 106.
Excess current in the excitation circuit (only exists when using a field controller of type MDA3
or VAMEX).
hF : (hardware Fault) ; Code 100.
The self-diagnostic sequence of the variable speed drive detected a defective component.
This generally requires factory resetting of the variable speed drive.

It : (Ixt) ; Code 122 .
The time allowed for excess load was exceeded.
Oh : (Overheating) ; Code 107.
The temperature of the thyristor bridge is above the authorised limits. This is usually caused by
a problem with the ventilation.
Pc1 : (Processor 1) ; Code 124.
Watchdog of the main processor. Software fault.
Pc2 : (Processor 2) ; Code 131.
Watchdog of the auxiliary processor. Only exists if an option using the card MD21 is installed
on the variable speed drive.
PhS : (Phase Sequence) ; Code 101.
The matching of phases in L1 and E1, L3 and E3 is not correct.
PS : (Power Supply) ; Code 125.
At least one of the low-level power supplies is outside the tolerance range.
SCL: (Serial Communication link Loss); Code 105.
Using the serial link en mode 3, no input is detected.
SL : (Supply Loss) ; Code 120.
One phase of the mains supply at least has disappeared. Can be inhibited by setting the bit
10.31 to 1.
th : (Thermistor) ; Code 123.
The thermistors of the motor connected to the terminal TB1.8 have exceeded the maximum
permitted value for resistance (>3k_), indicating an abnormal increase in temperature. Can be
inhibited by setting the bit 10.32 to 1.
10.3.2 Numerical list of faults

100 ; hF Fault in a component
101 ; PhS Fault in phases L1-E1, L3-E3
102 ; Et External fault (10.34 = 1)
103 : EPS Power supply at terminal TB4.33 too strong
104 ; CL Loop 4/20mA is open
105 ; SCL Fault in serial line in mode 3
106 ; FOC Excess current in excitation controller
107 : Oh Temperature of the bridge is too high
108 ; FdO Flux is present during automatic setting
109 : Fbr Polarities of speed measurement are reversed
118 ; FdL Loss of field
119 ; FbL Loss of speed measurement
120 ; SL Loss of mains supply
121 ; AOC Excess current or earth fault
122 ; It Excess load
123 ; th The motor is overheating
124 ; Pc1 Watchdog of the main processor
125 ; PS Loss of power supply at low levels
126 ; AOP Open direct current circuit
131 ; Pc2 Watchdog of the auxiliary processor
132 ; EEF Fault in EEPROM parameters

11. SERIAL COMMUNICATION LINK
The serial communication link of the variable speed drives conforms to the standard V24, link type RS 485. It
allows the system to address the variable speed drive individually or allows operation with mains supply. In the
case of mains supply operation, each variable speed drive having its own address contained in the register
11.11 can be addressed individually. (Two different variable speed drives cannot have the same address).
A special syntax, sent to the address "0", makes it possible to address a command to all the variable speed
drives present on the network ('Broadcast' mode).
In the V/WNTC - D, the serial communication link has four modes of operation defined by the contents of the
register 11.13.
Mode 1 (11.13 = 1) is the normal mode of communication. In this mode, the serial link gives access to all the
registers, either with reading or writing, if the variable speed drive concerned permits this.
Modes 2 and 3 (11.13 = 2 or 3) are special modes. Transmission in mode 2 and receiving in mode 3 permit
the direct exchange of a parameter from one variable speed drive to another, without passing through a
central system. Refer to the selection parameter of these modes (11.13) for a full explanation of this particular
application.
Mode 4 (11.13 = 4) is reserved for factory use.
11.1 Operation of mode 1 : "ANSI" protocol
This communication software conforms to the standard ANSI X3.28, revision 2.5 A4. It operates with
formatted messages, using certain ASCII error protection codes, both for reading and for writing.
These messages contain a certain number of "boxes" which MUST be "filled in", and are therefore
particularly well suited for machine/machine dialogue.
The format of the words is fixed and consists of:

- 1 start bit,
- 7 data bits,
- Even parity,
- 1 stop bit.
The transmission speed can be selected between 4800 and 9600 bauds by setting the register bit 11.12 to
0 or to 1.
The transmission time of a message depends on the speed selected and on the length of the message
(reading or writing).
The total duration of an exchange between the start of transmission and the end of receiving the response,
will be the time required for the transmission of all the words, to which a fixed time of 600µs must be added,
irrespective of the speed (time for resetting the port).
The validity of the message can be checked by a "checksum", the variable speed drive acknowledging
receipt of the message.
When using a mains supply, the variable speed drives can be addressed in writing, separately or
collectively.

11.2 Syntax of the messages
11.2.1 Reading the contents of a register

In order to read the contents of a register, the following frame must be sent:
^D N1 N1 N2 N2 X X X X Ê
In which: N1 : First digit (tens) of the variable speed drive number (contents of 11.11). It
is repeated twice.
N2 : Second digit of the variable speed drive number (unit). It is repeated twice.
XXXX : Number of the register to be read, expressed as 4 digits (the first 2 digits =
number of the menu ; the last 2 = number of the register).
Example: Register 12 of the menu 04 is written as 04.12.
^: CTRL codes:
^D = CTRL-D = EOT (04H),
Ê = CTRL-E = ENQ (05H)
N.B.: The 0 which is the first number of the register can be replaced by a space.
The variable speed drive responds as follows:
^B X X X X Y Y Y Y Y ^C Cs
In which: XXXX: Number of the register (4 digits)

YYYYY: Contents of the register (5 characters)
The 1st character is generally reserved for the [- or +] sign.
^B : CTRL-B = STX (02H)
^C : CTRL-C = ETX (03H)
Cs : Checksum of the message (see paragraph 11.3)
Example:
Read the contents of the register 05.01 of variable speed drive no. 5:
^D00550501Ê
The variable speed drive responds: ^B0501+0351^C+
The register 05.01 of the variable speed drive addressed (05), contains the
value +351, and the checksum of the variable speed drive response
message gives the character (+).
11.2.2 Simplified syntax for reading

When the character "NAK" (Û= 15H) is sent, it repeats the contents of the last register addressed in the
same variable speed drive.
When the character "ACK" (^F = 06H) is sent, it repeats the contents of the register following the last
register addressed in the same variable speed drive. When the character "BS" (^H = 08H) is sent, it
repeats the contents of the register before the last register addressed in the same variable speed drive.

11.2.3 Writing in a register
In order to write a value in a register of the variable speed drive, the following sequence must be sent:
^D N1 N1 N2 N2 ^B X X X X Y Y Y Y Y ^C Cs
In which: N1: First digit (tens) of the variable speed drive number (register 11.11). It is
repeated twice.
N2: Second digit (unit) of the variable speed drive number (register 11.11). It is
repeated twice.
XXXX: Number of the register concerned, written with 4 digits (the 0 on the left
can be replaced by a space).
YYYYY: Number to be written in the register, with 5 characters (the first on the left
is generally reserved for the [+ or -] sign).
^D: CTRL-D = EOT (04H)
^B: CTRL-B = STX (02H)
^C: CTRL-C = ETX (03H)
Cs: Checksum of the message (see subsection 11.3)
11.2.4 Response of the variable speed drive to this writing

In response to this writing in a register, the variable speed drive will send an acknowledgement in some
cases. The variable speed drive does not respond if:
- the variable speed drive addressed does not exist,
- a broadcast message was sent (see subsection 11.2.5).The variable speed drive responds with NAK
= Û = (15H) if:
- the parameter required does not exist,
- the parameter required is for reading only,
- the value to be written is outside the authorised limits,
- a checksum error or parity error is detected. If the message has arrived with a correct format, the
variable speed drive sends the character ACK = ^F (06H).
11.2.5 Address 0
A written message sent to the address 0 (N1 = N2 = 0) is taken into account by all the variable speed
drives present on the line. Evidently in this case, none of the variable speed drives will respond.
11.3 Checksum of the message
The checksum is an ASCII character which is the product of a calculation equivalent to the sum of the
values of all or part of the characters of the message. This calculation is made at the time of transmission
and of reception of the message. The transmitter sends the character it calculated, the receiver calculates
the value for the message received and compares it to the one received from the transmitter. If the two
characters are identical, the message was correctly received.
In the case of the V/WNTC, the checksum is calculated for the part of the message following the ^B and up
to and including the "^C".
^B X X X X Y Y Y Y Y ^C Cs
Digits used for calculation of the checksum
The checksum is calculated by successive "exclusive-or" operations, taking the 1st character with the
second, then the result with the third, etc.

At the end of the calculation, two outcomes are possible:
- The number calculated is greater than or equal to 20H. In this case, the ASCII character corresponding
to the value calculated is sent as a checksum.
- The number calculated is lower than 20H; the corresponding ASCII character will then be an error
protection code. It is not possible to use some of these as part of the syntax of the serial link. In these
cases, 20h is added to the initial result, and the corresponding ASCII character is then sent as a
checksum.
Example: ^B0117- 476^C
0 0110000
1 0110001
Cs 0000001
1 0110001
Cs 0110000
7 0110111
Cs 0000111
- 0101101
Cs 0101010
space 0100000
Cs 0001010
4 0110100
Cs 0111110
7 0110111
Cs 0001001
6 0110110
Cs 0111111
^C 0000011
Cs 0111100
= 3C (H) = 60 (D) = "<", character which will be sent as the checksum.

11.4 Connection of the serial link
The cable of serial link will be connected to the connector PL2 according to the pin connection specified in
subsection 7.4.3.
A simplified serial link with 2 wires, type RS 232 [interface], can be used for short distances (a few metres).
The connections to be used are as follows:
0V not indispensable
1 0V
RX 2 TX PL2
VARIABLE
Central TX 3 RX SPEED
system DRIVE
RX 6 TX
TX 7 RX
RS422 or RS485
2 3
Pl2
PC VARIABLE
3 2 SPEED
DRIVE
5 1
RS232
NOTE: The DB9 connector of some systems can require external links. Refer to the system technical
documentation.
With a RS 485, the maximum length of the link is 500 metres, on condition that cable with shielded twisted
pairs is used, with shielding at the earth or on the 0V side of the variable speed drive.
When using the mains supply, the variable speed drives will be connected in parallel on the line. A
maximum of 32 variable speed drives can be used with the same mains supply. The line will be closed on
the last variable speed drive of the mains supply, situated at the end of the line, by a resistance of 150Ω
1/4W fitted on the soldering terminals at the position R6, just above the connector PL2, on the card MDA2
(see diagram in subsection 7.4.1).
Although in theory, the 0V link of the connection RS422/485 is not indispensable, it is nevertheless strongly
recommended to set it up. Since the reference potentials of the different types of equipment connected can
be different, this can cause malfunctions in communication.

12. DIGITAL SPEED CONTROL
The operation of this control system was explained in menu 13, a menu which contains the parameters which
control the operation of the control system. The diagrams below show the two possible applications of digital
control.
DIGITAL SPEED CONTROL
Speed settings Setting

13.07 and 13.06 01.1
Error VNTC
POSITION M
CONTROLLER 03.1
WNTC
Measure. N
03.02
Speed measurement.
GI
MASTER/SLAVE
CONTROL
Speed
setting
VNTC
M
WNTC
Speed setting Speed measurement

GI
Setting
01.1
POSITION Error WNTC M

CONTROLLER 03.1
Measure.N
03.0
Speed measurement
GI

12.1 Operation with digital speed control
This type of operation is defined when the register bit 13.12 is set to 0. The speed setpoint is then the
contents of the registers 13.07 and 13.06. This association makes up a register of 16 bits, providing a high-
precision speed setpoint using the formula 13.07x256+13.06.
These two registers can contain any number between 0 and 255.
If the serial link is used to change the speed setpoint, the register 13.14 can be used. It is the equivalent of
16 bits of 13.07 and 13.06.
N.B.: The maximum value of the speed setpoint given by 13.07 and 13.06 or 13.14 (65536), is the
maximum speed of the motor. The reversal of the direction of movement must be made by the bit
1.12 or the inputs which control it (terminals TB3.24 and TB3.25).
12.2 "Master/slave" operation
This type of operation is defined when the register bit 13.12 is set to 1. In this case, the speed setpoint is
given by a pulse generator driven by the “master” motor.
Before being operated by the system, the signals transmitted from the "master" encoder must submit to
scaling, in order to remain compatible with the signals transmitted from the "slave" encoder. The register
07.24 provides this function.
The contents of the register 07.24 is defined by the formula:
6
(07.24) = 750 × 10 With N = Maximum speed of the motor in rotations per minute
N× n
n = number of pulses (peaks) per rotation of the encoder.
The measuring path (slave motor) also has its scaling factor. It is defined in the same way as described
above. The register which carries out this function is 03.14.
N.B.: Since this register is on the measuring path, it must never be set to 0.
The pulse generators and their connections shall be defined according to the criteria listed in
subsection 10.2.3.
12.3 The position loop
12.3.1 General remarks

The measuring and setpoint signals are compared for their frequency and phase. The resulting error
changes the contents of an error position register. The contents of this register loads register 03.18 of
the variable speed drive (direct input on the speed controller).
The resulting signal is thus added or removed according to the direction of the error at the speed
setpoint 01.18, in order to correct the actual speed at any moment. The register 13.08 makes it possible
to regulate the gain of the position loop. Although the contents of this register may change between 0
and 255, the contents of the register 13.08 will usually be a low value (< 30). The register 13.09 makes it
possible to limit the maximum amplitude of the correction applied on the register 03.18. This register can
contain any number between 0 and +1000, but peak limiting is effective in both directions (+ and -) for
correction operations.

N.B.: With the absolute correction error stored in the error position register, the limitation of the
correction signal excursion applied at 03.18 does not affect the actual position correction. In
steady state operation, the correction in 03.18 is zero. The amplitude of the position error can
be read in the register 13.05.
The locking of the variable speed drive or a "Reset" will reset the error position register to 0.
12.3.2 Activation of the position loop

The correction loop, called the 'position loop' is only activated in certain conditions. These conditions are
as follows:
- Register bit 13.10 set to 1: activation of the numeric control.
- Register 01.11 set to 1: variable speed drive reactivated (terminal TB3.21 connected to 0V)
- Register 01.13 set to 0: normal operation.
- Register 03.21 set to 1: speed setpoint applied on the controller.
- Register 03.19 set to 1: activating the register 03.18. (see NOTE)
- "or" logic of 13.11 and 10.07: authorisation for phase locking.
This last condition makes it possible to define two special modes of operation which may or may not
achieve a recovery of the position at the end of the transient state.
When adjusting the position or in master/slave operation, total locking must be maintained between
setpoints and measurements.
When the speed is regulated, this involves inevitable excess speeds (see figure below).
During speed control, the total locking of the phase between setpoint and measurement during the
transient states is not indispensable. In addition, the resulting excess speeds can be problematic.
As a result, in this type of application it is possible to inhibit the operation of the position loop during
transient states and only to activate it in steady state operation.
N N
Measurement
Peak limiting by 13.09 Measurement
Reference Reference
Equal surfaces
t t
Total locking 13.11 = 1 Locking in steady state 13.11 = 0
The register 13.11 selects one or the other of these modes of operation.
If 13.11 = 1, the phase locking is total. If 13.11 = 0, the phase locking is only active when the speed
required is achieved, i.e. 10.07 =1.

N.B.: If the position controller is not in service, the error register is deactivated and its contents
are set to 0.
In factory setting, the register 03.18 is programmed to be powered by the analogue input
TB1.4. To ensure that the numeric speed control functions correctly, it is necessary to
deprogram the register 03.18 so that it is managed by the control and not by the terminal
TB1.4. The register 7.11 for adjusting TB1.4 will have a 0 input to release the register 03.18.
12.4 Alignment of the position and pulse-driven operation
During the position adjustments, it is sometimes necessary to align the systems. The inputs to control pulse-
driven operation (TB3.22 and TB3.23), when they are activated, make it possible to add (TB3.23) or
subtract (TB3.22) the contents of the register 01.05 (setpoint of the pulse-driven speed) to or from the
speed setpoint.
To ensure that this function is active, the terminals TB3.22 and TB3.23 must be operating as normal. The
bit 08.21 must be set to 0.
12.5 Settings
Since the different registers are given inputs according to the application (see diagram for menu 06), they
can then be activated.
12.5.1 Speed control

Set the position loop to zero gain (13.08 = 0), and start the variable speed drive. Input a low value for the
setpoint (1 or 2 for example) in the register 13.07.
The motor must start and rotate slowly. If it accelerates, STOP IT IMMEDIATELY and swap round the
signals A and B, as well as A and B of the pulse generator.
N.B.: Generally, in this configuration example, the variable speed drive will be triggered by fault Fbr,
unless it was inhibited. Restart [the motor] and check that [its] operation is correct. Then adjust
the gain of the position loop (13.08) to obtain a good level of stability in the speed and a rapid
response to transient states.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1) To start with, take the precaution of limiting correction excursion by the register 13.09, which can
have the value 100 input, for example.
2) The setting of the gain on 13.08 must be done together when setting the speed controller (03.09
and 03.10). According to the performances required, the overall gain of the speed controller
(03.10) can be set to 0, with the position controller taking on this function using the register
13.08. (In the latter case, the contents of 03.18 is not zero in steady state operation).
12.5.2 Master/slave control

The procedure to apply will be the same as above, except that the setpoint will be provided by the pulse
generator of the pilot motor. The motor should start at low speed, in order to ensure that the pulse
generators are connected properly.

13. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
PRODUCT
VNTC 4025 to 41850 and WNTC 4025 to 41850.
IMMUNITY FROM INTERFERENCE
The variable speed drives conform to the following international and European standards of immunity:
STANDARDS TYPES OF IMMUNITY TEST SPECIFICATION APPLICATION LEVEL

Contact discharge of 6kV Module in Level 3
EN 61000-4-2* Electrostatic discharge
Air discharge of 8kV cabinet (industrial)
10V/m before modulation

27-1000MHz
Field created by radio Module in Level 3
IEC 801-3 Modulation 80% AM (1kHz)
frequency cabinet (industrial)
(reduced to 3V/m for 87-
108MHz)
80-1000MHz
Field created by radio Module in Level 3
ENV 50140* Modulation 80% AM (1kHz)
frequency cabinet (industrial)
(reduced to 3V/m for 87-
108MHz)
Conducted radio Power supply Level 3
ENV 50141* 0.15-80MHz
frequency and control lines (industrial)
Modulation 80% AM (1kHz)
5/50NS – 2KV transient state Level 4
Pulse trains with rapid with repetition frequency
EN 61000-4-4* Control line (industrial,
transients
5kHz by locking the torque heavy-duty)
5/50NS – 2KV transient state

with repetition frequency Power supply Level 3
line (industrial)
5kHz by direct injection
Applicable standards of immunity for residential,
EN50082-1 Conformity
commercial and industrial environments
Applicable standards of immunity for industrial
EN50082-2 Conformity
environments
* Reference to the basic standards
Immunity to interference is achieved without additional equipment such as filters or interference suppressors.
To ensure correct operation, the directives for wiring specified in the manual must be scrupulously observed.
All the inductive components such as relays, contactors, electromagnetic brakes etc., associated with the
variable speed drive, must be equipped with appropriate protection, in order to prevent any interference likely
to exceed the immunity threshold of the variable speed drive.

CONDUCTED INTERFERENCE
High-frequency interference in the range of 150 kHz to 30 MHz is mainly conducted outside the equipment by
the electric cables. It is essential, in order to ensure conformity with the standards, to use the mains filter
recommended, as well as a shielded motor cable. Most types of cables can be used, provided that they are
shielded. The shielding formed by the steel armouring of reinforced cables is acceptable.
Figure 1 lists the directives for wiring to obtain a minimum level of interference in a typical installation. If the
filter recommended is used, the interference generated will remain within the limits of conducted interference
required by the applicable standards EN50081-2. The length of the motor cable must not exceed 300 metres
to ensure that the level of "industrial standard" is achieved with a sufficient margin.
The limits required by the applicable standards for conducted interference are summarised in the following
table:
Frequency
Standard Description Limits Application
range
79dBµV quasi-peak
0.15-0.5MHz
66dBµV average
Power supply line
Applicable interference standard 73dBµV quasi-peak
EN50081-2 0.5-5MHz
for industrial environments 60dBµV average
Alternating current
73dBµV quasi-peak
5-30MHz
60dBµV average
RECOMMENDED FILTERS
Figure 1 shows two methods to suppress the conducted interference in the supply line for the main thyristor
converter.
Method 1:
An inexpensive system which uses capacitors with high values between the power supply line and the earth,
and weakening of interference provided by standardised line chokes. The values of the components are listed
in the following table:
Phase towards earth Discharge Power rating of

Line chokes
Variable speed capacitors resistances discharge
La, Lb, Lc
drive Ca, Cb, Cc Ra, Rb, Rc resistance
(µH) (µF) (kΩ) (W)
V/WNTC 4025 200 4.7 470 0.5
V/WNTC 4045 200 4.7 470 0.5
V/WNTC 4075 100 10 220 0.5
V/WNTC 4105 100 10 220 0.5
V/WNTC 4155 75 13 150 1
V/WNTC 4210 75 13 150 1
V/WNTC 4420 25 37 56 3
V/WNTC 4550 25 40 56 3
V/WNTC 4700 20 50 47 3
V/WNTC 4825 20 53 39 4
V/WNTC 4900 20 50 33 4
V/WNTC 41200 20 50 27 6
V/WNTC 41850 10 100 18 9
The capacitors must be wired with connections which must be as short as possible.

The total capacitance between phase and earth must be ±10% of the value specified in the table. If line
chokes with a low value are used, the capacitors must be increased proportionately. It is important that the
capacitors have a rating of 440 V AC and be designed to be connected to an industrial mains supply. They
must also have a low series inductance.
Suitably calibrated resistances must be used to discharge the capacitors when the power supply is cut. The
resistances listed in the table are calculated for lowering the voltage at the terminals of the capacitors to less
than 50V in 5 seconds for a mains supply of 400V.
The network of capacitors will generate a strong leakage current at the earth. The leakage current can be
calculated using the following formula, assuming that the three-phase supply is balanced in relation to the
earth and between phases: IE = 3 × VLE × 2π × f × C × a
In which: VLE : phase/earth voltage

f : frequency of mains supply
C : phase/earth capacitance
a : capacitor tolerance
Example: variable speed drive VNTC 4210, functioning with a capacitance of 14.7µF between phase and
earth (13µF is required). Capacitor tolerance 10% :
IE = v 3 x (400 / v 3) x 2 p x 50 x (14.7 x 10-6 ) x 0.1
In the event of a phase loss, the leakage current will be stronger. It can be calculated using the following
formula:
I EPL = V LE × 2π × f × C
( ) (
= 400 / 3 × 2π × 50 × 14.7 × 10 −6 )
= 1.07 A
If strong leakage currents to the earth are not acceptable, a RFI filter must be used instead of capacitors. The
filter uses lower capacitance values, compensated by inductances with higher values. Tests carried out with
iron-core chokes have given excellent results. Since these components do not have to be defined with high-
frequency characteristics, some tolerances can be accepted.

Method 2:
Using a filter with low leakage current. The filters recommended are listed in the following table:
RFI filter for converter

Line chokes
Variable speed Characteristic Characteristic
La, Lb, Lc
drive ALSTOM Ref. no. voltage (V eff.) current (A eff.) at
(µH)
50/60 Hz 40°C
V/WNTC 4025 200 FTHF4031 440 31
V/WNTC 4045 200 FTHF4046 440 46
V/WNTC 4075 100 FTHF4076 440 76
V/WNTC 4105 100 FTHF4091 440 100
V/WNTC 4155 75 FTHF4180 440 180
V/WNTC 4210 75 FTHF4180 440 180
V/WNTC 4420 25
V/WNTC 4550 25
V/WNTC 4700 20 The RFI filters for
ratings above 210A
V/WNTC 4825 20
are to be defined for
V/WNTC 4900 20 each individual case
V/WNTC 41200 20
V/WNTC 41850 10

Filter recommended for the field controller
There are several possibilities which depend on the main filtering and on the manner in which the variable
speed drive is connected to the system.
1 Using method 1 for the main circuit, if the capacitors remain continuously active when the field
controller is powered, inexpensive high-frequency chokes (LF1 and LF2) can be used (see figure 1).
2 Using methods 1 and 2, if the field controller is in operation when the main filter is not, a separate RFI
filter will then be necessary. The filter can be used as an alternative to the high-frequency chokes,
even if the main filter remains connected all the time. The table of filters shows the appropriate RF
chokes and filters.
Note: The VNTC variable speed drives with a rating above 210A are normally supplied with a diode bridge
giving an excitation current with a fixed value. This power supply nevertheless requires filtering when using
either a high-frequency choke or a separate filter as indicated in the table below. The external field controller
(type: VAMEX) can be filtered in a similar way, using the appropriate components.
Table of filters for field controller

Using high-frequency chokes
Using a separate RFI filter
LF1 and LF2
Variable speed
drive Inductance Current Voltage (V eff.) Current (A eff.)
Type Schaffner
(µH) (A) 50/60Hz at 40°C
V/WNTC 4025 100 8 FN350-8-29 440 8

V/WNTC 4045 100 8 FN350-8-29 440 8
V/WNTC 4075 100 8 FN350-8-29 440 8
V/WNTC 4105 100 8 FN350-8-29 440 8
V/WNTC 4155 100 8 FN350-8-29 440 8
V/WNTC 4210 100 8 FN350-8-29 440 8
V/WNTC 4420 100 10 FN350-12-29 440 12
V/WNTC 4550 100 10 FN350-12-29 440 12
V/WNTC 4700 100 10 FN350-12-29 440 12
V/WNTC 4825 100 10 FN350-12-29 440 12
V/WNTC 4900 100 20 FN350-30-29 440 25
V/WNTC 41200 100 20 FN350-30-29 440 25
V/WNTC 41850 100 20 FN350-30-29 440 25
Applicable standards for this product
The levels of conduction interference specified in EN50081-2 are equivalent to the levels required by the
specific standards for this product.
Conducted interference from 150 kHz to 30 MHz

Applicable standard Standards for this product
EN55011 Class A group 1
Industrial, scientific and medical equipment
CISPR 11 Class A group 1
EN50081-2
EN55022 Class A
Information-processing equipment
CISPR 22 Class A
Radiated interference
When the variable speed drive is installed in a standard metal cabinet, in conformity with electromagnetic
compatibility installation directives (figure 1), it also conforms to the applicable standards relating to
interference at industrial level, European standard EN 50081-2.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Conformity was obtained in the tests using the type of cabinet described, and
following the directives mentioned. Every effort was made to ensure that similar
assemblies will actually conform, in spite of normal differences which will appear in
practice in different installations. However, this is no guarantee for the conformity of a
specific installation
set-up according to these directives.
The limits required for interference are summarised in the following table:
Radiated interference from 30 to 1000MHz

Frequency
Standard Application Limits Comments
range
30dBµV/m quasi-
30-230 MHz
peak at 10m
EN50081-1 In a cabinet
37dBµV/m quasi-
230-1000 MHz
peak at 10m
40dBµV/m quasi- The standard specifies
30-230 MHz
peak at 10m limits of 30 and 37 dB
µV/m respectively at a
distance of 30m; the
EN50081-2 In a cabinet
47dBµV/m quasi- interference can be
230-1000 MHz
peak at 10m measured at 10m if the
limits are increased by
10dB.
The following table summarises the results for radiated interference, showing the six highest measurements in
the frequency range of 30 to 1000 MHz. The emissions are across a broad band, and as a result the exact
frequency points are not specified.
Level required by the

Frequency in MHz Interference in dBµV/m industrial standards EN 50081-
2 at 10 m
30 30 40
32 28 40
33 28 40
34 29 40
40 29 40
42 30 40
The results show that the limit for industrial applications allows a margin of at least 10dB.
Assembly in a cabinet
For many installations, a cabinet with a bottom plate will be used for assembling the variable speed drives, the
RFI filters and the auxiliary equipment. The armouring or the shielding of the motor cable will be fitted at the
bottom plate before leaving the cabinet. However, there is no problem if the link from the motor cable to the
output point is provided by a standard stuffing box.
Depending on the design, the electrical contact between the wall of the cabinet used for the cable entrance
and the cabinet itself can be of poor quality at high frequencies. In these conditions, if the armouring or the
shielding of the motor cable is only connected to this wall, the attenuation of the high-frequency interference
provided by the cabinet may then be insufficient.
In some cases, the cabinet may not have a bottom plate, but be assembled so that the electrical contacts
between all the panels concerned are excellent (for example, mechanically welded designs), and the
connection of the shielding of the motor cable to the wall of the cabinet at the cable inlet is satisfactory.

The connection to a metal protective covering is the most important factor in reducing radiated interference. In
the tests carried out, opening the door of the cabinet has a minimal effect on interference, which shows that
the design of the cabinet is not critical.
Applicable standards for this product
The levels of interference specified in EN50081-1 and EN50081-2, are equivalent to the levels required by the
following product standards:
Interference from 30 kHz to 1000 MHz

Applicable standards Product standards
EN55011 Class B group 1
CISPR 11 Class B group 1
EN50081-1
EN55022 Class B
CISPR 22 Class B
EN55011 Class A group 1
CISPR 11 Class A group 1
EN50081-2
EN55022 Class A
CISPR 22 Class A
WARNING
The owner or the user has the responsibility of ensuring that the installation of the variable speed drive, as
well as the manner in which it is used and maintained, comply with the requirements for safety at work and
with current legislation in the country where the equipment is used.
The safety connection to earth and the wiring must conform to local standards. The safety connection to earth
must always have priority over the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility earthing.

Refer to the previous text for additional information on:
- phase/earth capacities
Phases and ground feed cables. For each variable speed and discharge resistors Power supply
Power supply
drive, these cables must be parallel and routed together. input fuses - line inductors input fuses
E φ2 φ1 - HF chokes for flux regulator
Network - RFI filter
RFI filter
Charge
E φ2 φ1
Output 3 Control cables
Output 2 towards
variable speed drive
Output 1
CA PE L1 L2 L3
0V
Ground Network
RA
CB
If a MD29 optional card is
installed, place a ferrite core
around the control cables RFI filter
RB connected to the card.
CC
HF choke for the field controller. A filter Charge
(above) may be installed instead of the
choke. HF choke for the field PE L3 L2 L1
RC
controller. A filter
(above) may be installed
instead of the choke.
See connection See connection

Line diagram diagram
Line
LC inductances LC
LA LB LA LB inductances
DC power Some applications may Some applications may If a MD29 optional
supply require a fast-acting L1 L2 L3 require a fast-acting fuse L1 L2 L3 card is installed, place
fuse to be installed in to be installed in the
the circuit of the motor a ferrite core around
L1 Insulation VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE circuit of the motor (see VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE the control cables
(see handbook). handbook).
L11 L12 L11 L12 connected to the card.
L2 Distribution power A1 A1 MD29 optional
supply and fuses MD29 optional
Connect the MDA2B MDA2B card
bottom plate to card
L3 Control card Control card
the power A2 See connection
A2 See connection
earthing bus bar. diagram
diagram
≤ 100mm ≤ 100mm
Fit ferrite cores Fit ferrite cores

around the control around the control
≤ 100mm cables connected to ≤ 100mm cables connected to
Safety E1 E2 E3 F1+ F2- the card. Security E1 E2 E3 F1+ F2- the card.
earth earth
Example of
connection using
a RAIL-DIN
connector.
The power earthing Attach the straps or shields of the cables onto the Attach the straps or shields of the cables onto the
bus bar is not bottom plate of the cabinet. If the design allows it, bottom plate of the cabinet. If the design allows it,
necessarily isolated the shields may be connected to their input in the the shields may be connected to their input in the
from the cabinet. cabinet. cabinet.
Cabinet safe link

M M
Possibility of safety earthing T Possibility of safety earthing
T
connections for the motor. connections for the motor.
Safety earth

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Implementation and

CN 37 903f-EN September 2000

VERSION 4.5 and 4.6:

VERSION 5 (See next page):

CN 37 903d: addition of Chapter 13 on electromagnetic compatibility.

- Press the "Reset" key.

Improvement of operation on disturbed network:

CN 37 903f-EN Page III

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

2. COMPOSITION OF VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES 1

5. SIZING OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO THE VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE 11

6. DEFINITION OF COMPONENTS CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR 18

9. INSTALLATION OF THE V/WNTC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES 113

10. PUTTING INTO OPERATION 119

11. SERIAL COMMUNICATION LINK 125

13. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 134

CN 37 903f-EN Page VII

2. COMPOSITION OF VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES

2.1. Block diagram

3.1 General characteristics

3.4 Electrical characteristics

North American 60Hz network

V/WNTC Rated current (A) Maximum current/30s (A) VENTILATION

4.1 VNTC variable speed drive with motor contactor

Fuse switch Variable speed drive ventilation

Line For VNTC

NOTE: The L1-E1 and L3-E3 sequence must be observed.

Fuse switch Variable speed drive ventilation

NOTE: The L1-E1 and L3-E3 sequence must be observed.

Fuse switch Variable speed drive ventilation

NOTE: The L1-E1 and L3-E3 sequence must be observed.

Fuse switch Variable speed drive ventilation

NOTE: The L1-E1 and L3-E3 sequence must be observed.

220V connection 110V connection

5.1 VNTC variable speed drive with loop contactor

*: Not essential, but recommended.

VARIABLE FUSES BASE

5.6 Mains choke

Dimensions Fastenings Weight

Dimensions Fastenings Weight

Dimensions Fastenings Weight

6.1 Thermal relay

r.m.s. current = 0.816

6.2 Excitation of the motor

6.2.1 V/WNTC-D 4025 to 4210

L11 MDA3 bridge

"Faston" lugs on MDA3

Follow the procedure below:

1st diag ram: independent energising circuit

6.2.2.2 Calculating the field resistance R

6.2.2.3 Non-standard field voltage

(Possible ) resistance Excitation

6.2.2.5 High energising currents

External rectifier bridge (Diode bridge terminals)

6.3 Ventilation of the motor

7.2 Energising circuit

7.3 Power supply - Synchronisation

Optional card MD29