Power Inverter Communication Function Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the “LONWORKS option unit” for TOSVERT VF-FS1 series inverter.
Before using L
ONWORKS option unit, carefully read this function manual in order to completely and correctly
utilize its excellent performance.
After reading this function manual, please keep it handy for future reference.
For details of its general handling, see an instruction manual attached with the option unit.
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Handling in general
Danger
Prohibited
Do not connect or disconnect a network cable while the inverter power is on.
It may lead to electric shocks or fire.
Mandatory
See the instruction manual attached with the option unit for cautions the handling.
Otherwise, it may lead to electric shocks, fire, injuries or damage to product.
Network control
Danger
Prohibited
Do not send the value out of the valid range to network variables.
Otherwise, the motor may suddenly start/stop and that may result in injuries.
Mandatory
Use an additional safety device with your system to prevent a serious accident due to the
network malfunctions.
Usage without an additional safety device may cause an accident.
Warning
Mandatory
Set up “Communication error trip function (see below)” to stop the inverter when the option
unit is deactivated by an unusual event such as tripping, an operating error, power outage,
failure, etc.
- Receive heart beat timer
See the “nciRcvHrtBt (Receive Heartbeat Time)” for details.
Deactivated option unit may cause an accident, if the “Communication error trip function” is
not properly set up.
Make sure that the operation signals are STOP before clearing the inverter fault. The motor
may suddenly start and that may result in injuries.
Notes on operation
Notes
When the control power is shut off by the instantaneous power failure, communication will
be unavailable for a while.
The Life of EEPROM is approximately 10000 times. Avoid writing data more than 10000
times to the same parameter of the inverter and configuration properties on L
ONWORKS
option unit.