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Inverter Support Software
FRENIC Loader
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing our high-performance, vector control FRENIC-Lift (LM2) series of inverters.
• This manual provides all the information on Fuji’s inverter support software FRENIC Loader FRENIC-LIFT (LM2).
Read this manual carefully for correct use of FRENIC Loader FRENIC-LIFT (LM2)
• This manual does not contain information on the inverter itself. Read the inverter reference manual, inverter instruction manual in conjunction with this manual.
• Incorrect handling may prevent Loader from operating correctly, shorten the inverter service life, or cause problems.
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. INR-SI47-1971
Copyright © 2015 Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or copied without prior written permission from Fuji
Electric Systems Co., Ltd.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. All
other products and company names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
The information contained herein is subject to change without prior notice for improvement.
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Preface
This manual provides all the information on Fuji’s inverter support software FRENIC Loader.
Read this manual carefully for correct use of FRENIC Loader.
This manual does not contain information on the inverter itself. Read the inverter reference manual,
inverter instruction manual in conjunction with this manual.
Incorrect handling may prevent Loader from operating correctly, shorten the inverter service life, or
cause problems.
■Safety Precautions
Read this manual thoroughly before proceeding with installation, connections (wiring), or operation.
Ensure you have sound knowledge of the device and software and have familiarized yourself with all
safety information and precautions before proceeding to operate the inverter via FRENIC Loader.
Safety precautions are classified into the following two categories in this manual.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may result in death
or serious injury.
Failure to heed the information indicated by this symbol may result in minor
or light injury and/or substantial property damage.
Wiring and Connection of Cables
• Be sure to turn off the power to the inverters and related devices before making RS-485
connection.
Risk of electric shock if this warning is not heeded.
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Contents
Chapter1 Before Using FRENIC Loader ............................................................................................................... 5
1.1. Overview ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1. Features ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.2. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2. Connecting Inverters to a PC ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.2.1. Connection .................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.2. Configuring an RS-485 communications network .......................................................................... 7
1.2.2.1. Example of networking .................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.2.2. Communications support devices for RS-485 ................................................................................ 8
1.2.2.3. Noise suppression ......................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.3. Configuring USB network ............................................................................................................ 10
1.2.3.1. Example of networking ................................................................................................................ 10
1.3. Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.1. Installing software ........................................................................................................................ 11
1.3.1.1. Installing loader ........................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.1.2. Installing Message Manager ........................................................................................................ 15
1.3.1.3. Installing USB driver .................................................................................................................... 18
1.3.1.4. Checking the installation of the USB driver .................................................................................. 22
1.3.2. Uninstallation ............................................................................................................................... 23
1.3.2.1. Uninstalling FRENIC Loader ........................................................................................................ 23
1.3.2.2. Before uninstalling Message Manager......................................................................................... 24
1.3.2.3. Uninstalling Message Manager ................................................................................................... 25
1.4. Configuring the Settings for Inverter(s) and Loader ..................................................................................... 26
1.4.1. Configuring communication-related function codes in the inverter .............................................. 26
1.4.2. Checking the COM port on the PC (when using a communications level converter) ................... 27
1.4.3. Configuring Loader ...................................................................................................................... 28
1.4.4. Communication Settings .............................................................................................................. 30
1.4.5. Connection settings ..................................................................................................................... 33
Chapter2 Description of Functions ...................................................................................................................... 35
2.1. Main Window ............................................................................................................................................... 35
2.2. File .............................................................................................................................................................. 36
2.2.1. Create New File ........................................................................................................................... 36
2.2.2. Open ............................................................................................................................................ 36
2.2.3. Close ........................................................................................................................................... 36
2.2.4. Save ............................................................................................................................................ 37
2.2.5. Save As… .................................................................................................................................... 37
2.2.6. Print ............................................................................................................................................. 37
2.2.7. Print Preview ............................................................................................................................... 38
2.2.8. Page Setup .................................................................................................................................. 38
2.2.9. End .............................................................................................................................................. 38
2.3. Menu ........................................................................................................................................................... 39
2.3.1. Function Code Setting ................................................................................................................. 39
2.3.1.1. Open the customizable logic setting window ............................................................................... 39
2.3.1.2. Create New Function Setting ....................................................................................................... 39
2.3.1.3. Read File from the PC ................................................................................................................. 39
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2.3.1.4. Read from the Inverter ................................................................................................................. 39
2.3.1.5. Edit List ........................................................................................................................................ 39
2.3.1.6. Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................................. 50
2.3.1.7. File Information ............................................................................................................................ 51
2.3.2. Operation monitor ........................................................................................................................ 56
2.3.2.1. I/O monitor (for control terminal input/output signal status of the inverter) ................................... 56
2.3.2.2. System monitor (for current setup info and maintenance info of inverter).................................... 57
2.3.2.3. Alarm monitor .............................................................................................................................. 58
2.3.2.4. Operation status monitor (Monitor the operation information of the inverter) ............................... 59
2.3.3. Customizable logic function ......................................................................................................... 60
2.3.3.1. Selecting Project .......................................................................................................................... 60
2.3.3.2. Editor screen ............................................................................................................................... 61
2.3.3.3. Customizable Function Creation Procedure ................................................................................ 62
2.3.3.4. Downloading to the Inverter ......................................................................................................... 76
2.3.3.5. Comparison ................................................................................................................................. 77
2.3.3.6. Debug .......................................................................................................................................... 79
2.3.3.7. List of Customizable function Symbols ........................................................................................ 82
2.3.3.8. Specifications of Customizable function ...................................................................................... 94
2.3.4. Tace............................................................................................................................................. 95
2.3.4.1. Real-time trace ............................................................................................................................ 95
2.3.4.2. Historical trace ............................................................................................................................. 96
2.3.4.3. Monitor Start/Stop ........................................................................................................................ 97
2.3.4.4. Save Trace Data .......................................................................................................................... 98
2.3.4.5. Copy Trace Data Screen ............................................................................................................. 98
2.3.4.6. Print Trace Data .......................................................................................................................... 99
2.3.4.7. Sub Window .............................................................................................................................. 100
2.3.4.8. Waveform Detail Settings .......................................................................................................... 104
2.3.4.9. Combination of a customizable logic functions .......................................................................... 112
2.4. Setup ......................................................................................................................................................... 114
2.4.1. Communication Setup ............................................................................................................... 114
2.4.2. Language ................................................................................................................................... 114
2.5. View .......................................................................................................................................................... 115
2.6. Toolbar ...................................................................................................................................................... 115
2.7. Status bar .................................................................................................................................................. 115
2.8. Window...................................................................................................................................................... 116
2.8.1. Cascade windows ...................................................................................................................... 116
2.8.2. Tile windows .............................................................................................................................. 117
2.8.3. Tile windows vertically ............................................................................................................... 117
2.8.4. Arrenge icons ............................................................................................................................ 118
2.9. Help ........................................................................................................................................................... 118
2.9.1. Version Information.................................................................................................................... 118
Chapter3 Frequently asked questions (FAQ) .................................................................................................... 119
3.1. Cannot communicate with inverter (Failed to get inverter information) ...................................................... 119
3.1.1. Message Manager not installed correctly .................................................................................. 119
3.1.2. USBriver not installed correctly .................................................................................................. 120
3.1.3. USB driver has been installed correctly, Loader cannot communicate ...................................... 120
3.1.4. USB communication impossible after the PC has gone standby or to sleep ............................. 121
Chapter4 Specifications .................................................................................................................................... 122
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Chapter1 Before Using FRENIC Loader
This chapter gives an overview of the inverter support software FRENIC Loader and provisions for its
installation and operation.
1.1. Overview
1.1.1. Features
・ Loader enables a PC to support remote operation of inverters either individually or
collectively via the RS-485 port on the inverters or the USB port on the TP-E1U(option).
・ Simplified operation of Loader allows you to easily manage and set the function code data
for the inverter.
・ Real-time trace allows you to monitor operation status of the inverters real-time in a graph
chart format with data lists, and to save the monitored result in a file that is useful to analyze
operation of a system configured with inverters.
1.1.2. Warranty
Limited
Warranty
In no event will Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. be held liable for any damage
(including, but not limited to lost profit, suspension or interruption of
operations, loss of operational data or other monetary loss) whatsoever
resulting from the use of the software or malfunction of the same or from
information contained in this document.
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1.2. Connecting Inverters to a PC
1.2.1. Connection
The table below lists the connection methods available for connecting inverters to a PC.
PC : Inverters On PC On inverter Connection
1 : 1
USB TP-E1U
(Option) Using a USB cable
USB RS-485 Via a USB / RS-485 converter
COM port
(RS-232C) RS-485 Via an RS-232C / RS-485 converter
1 : n
USB RS-485 Via an RS-232C / RS-485 converter
COM port
(RS-232C) RS-485 Via an RS-232C / RS-485 converter
1) For details about the RS-232C / RS-485 converter and USB / RS-485
converter, refer to “1.2.2.2Communications support devices for RS-485”.
2) To minimize the effects of noise, separate the signal lines from the power lines.
Refer to ”1.2.2.3Noise suppression”.
3) The inverter cannot be concurrently shared by the Loader-running PC and
other host equipment (e.g., PLC). To use Loader, therefore, be sure to
disconnect the cables of other host equipment from the RS-485 port on the
inverter.
4) For multi-drop connection of inverters, assign different station addresses to
each of the inverters connected.
• Be sure to turn off the power to the inverters and related devices before making
RS-485 connection.
Risk of electric shock if this warning is not heeded.
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1.2.2. Configuring an RS-485 communications network
1.2.2.1. Example of networking
To configure an RS-485 communications network connecting inverters and a Loader-running
PC, use a Shielded twisted pair cable for long distance transmission. (See below.)
Figure 1.1 Multi-drop Connection Diagram (Connecting to the Terminal Block)
・ When selecting communications support devices that protect parts on the printed
circuit boards of inverters from damage or malfunction due to external electrical
noiseor to keep the network in high noise immunity level, carefully read through the
descriptions in Section 1.2.2.2 "Communications support devices for RS-485".
FRENIC Loader
USB or RS-232C
TXD RXD
USB - RS-485 converter
or
RS-232C - RS-485 converter
Off-the-shelf one
TRD+
TRD-
FG
FRENIC Lift series
Inverter 1
DX+
DX-
FRENIC Lift series
Inverter 2
DX+
DX-
FRENIC Lift series
Inverter n
DX+
DX-
Shield
Station No.02
Using the built-in
terminating resistor
Switching terminating resistors
SW4=ON
112Ω
(2-wire)
(2-wire)
(2-wire)
Station No.01
Station No.n
Up to 31
inverters
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1.2.2.2. Communications support devices for RS-485
It describes the equipment required to connect a personal computer that does not include an
RS-485 interface.
[ 1 ] Converter
Usually PCs are not equipped with an RS-485 communications port but with an RS-232C port.
To connect inverters to a PC, therefore, you need an RS-232C–RS-485 converter or a
USB–RS-485 converter. To run the FRENIC-HVAC correctly, use a converter satisfying the
requirements given below.
Recommended converter spec
Send/receive switching: Auto-switching by monitoring of send/receive data status at the PC (RS-232C)
Electric isolation: Electrically isolated from the RS-485 port
Fail-safe: Fail-safe facility*
Other requirements: Superior noise immunity
* The fail-safe facility refers to a feature that ensures the RS-485 receiver's output at "High"
(logical value = 0) even if the RS-485 receiver's input is opened or short-circuited or all the
RS-485 drivers are inactive.
Recommended converter
System Sacom Sales Corporation (Japan) :KS-485PTI (RS-232C - RS-485 converter)
:USB-485I RJ45-T4P (USB - RS-485 converter)
[ 2 ] Cable
To ensure the reliability of connection, use twisted pair shield cables for long distance
transmission AWG 16 to 26.
Recommended LAN cable
Manufacturer: FURUKAWA Electric Co., Ltd.
AWM2789 Cable for long distance connection
Type (Product code): DC23225-2PB
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1.2.2.3. Noise suppression
Depending on the operating environment, instruments may malfunction due to the noise
generated by the inverter. Possible measures to prevent such malfunction are: separating the
wiring, use of shielded cable, isolating the power supply, and adding an inductance component.
Show below is an example of adding an inductance component.
Adding inductance components
To suppress or eliminate noise for keeping the network in high noise immunity level, insert
inductance components such as choke coils in series in the signal circuit, or pass the RS-485
communications cable through a ferrite core ring or wind it around by 2 or 3 turns as shown
below to keep the impedance of the signal lines high.
Figure 1.2 Adding an Inductance Component
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1.2.3. Configuring USB network
1.2.3.1. Example of networking
There is also a way to connect the inverter and the PC loader via USB. This requires TP-E1U
(optional). Connection cable, use a commercially available USB cable (mini-B connector).
(See below.)
PC
FRENIC-Lift
USB cable
USB cable
(mini A connector)
TP-E1U
(Option)
USB cable
(mini B connector)
Figure 1.3 USB Network Using a USB Cable (mini B)
Table 1.1 Specifications of USB Network
Specifications USB 1.1 compliant
Transmission speed 12M bps
Wiring length Max. 5 m
Connector USB mini B connector
・ Need to install the USB driver to your PC. Please refer to 1.3.1.3Installing USB
driver” for the installation method.
・ When connecting the inverter to a PC via the USB port, be sure to connect them,
one to one. Do not use a USB hub.
・ Refer to “1 .4 .4Communication Settings”, you must make the communication
settings.
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1.3. Installation
1.3.1. Installing software
Before installation
Execute the following before installation.
Check items Requirements
Windows OS Windows Vista (32/64-bit), Windows 7 (32/64-bit)
Other applications Terminate all the applications being in execution.
Uninstalling older version If a previous version of FRENIC Loader is installed, please uninstall.
Uninstall the message manager of the old loader
If the message manager of the old loader is installed, please uninstall.
・To use FRENIC Loader, you need to install two setup files: the loader software main
program [FRENIC Loader4__setup.exe*1
] and the message manager
[MsgMgr USB Setup.exe] that manages communications
*1 □□□□ indicates the version.
・To install the loader software, install with an account that has sufficient authority to install the
software.
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1.3.1.1. Installing loader
Follow the wizard and install Loader as shown below.
Double-click the FRENIC
Loader4_ setup.exe icon.
The exe automatically starts the
installation wizard.
To continue, click Next.
Carefully read the license agreement.
To view the entire contents of the
agreement, scroll the screen up and
down using the Page Up/Down keys
or the scroll bar.
If you agree, click Next to proceed.
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Enter your user name and company
name.
After entry, click Next to proceed.
Select the destination folder to
install. A default folder has appeared.
In the case of OS drive is “C”, a default
folder is “C:¥¥Fujielectric¥FRENIC
Loader4”.
To select a different folder, click
Change….
Click Next to proceed.
The screen confirming your selection
appears.
If you want to change the selection,
click Back to return to the previous
screen.
Click Install to proceed.
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To continue, click Yes.
Upon completion of the installation,
the screen at left appears.
Click Finish.
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1.3.1.2. Installing Message Manager
Follow the wizard and install Message Manager as shown below.
Double-click the MsgMgr USB E
Setup.exe icon.
The exe automatically starts the
installation wizard.
To continue, click Yes.
To continue, click Next.
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Carefully read the license agreement.
To view the entire contents of the
agreement, scroll the screen up and
down using the Page Up/Down keys
or the scroll bar.
Click Yes to proceed.
Select the destination folder to
install. A default folder has appeared.
In the case of OS drive is “C”, a default
folder is “C:¥Program Files
¥Common Files¥Fuji Electric
Shared¥Message Manager”.
To select a different folder, click
Browse…
Click Next to proceed.
Select the start menu folder that the shortcut to FRENIC Loader is to be added to.
You can select one from existing
folders in the list or create a new
one.
After entry, click Next to proceed.
The screen confirming your selection
appears.
If you want to change the selection,
click Back to return to the previous
screen.
Click Next to proceed.
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Upon completion of the installation,
the screen at left appears.
Click Finish.
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1.3.1.3. Installing USB driver
Using the USB interface for accessing the inverter(s) requires installing the USB driver to your
PC. The driver installation is required only once at the first use of the USB interface.
・If the USB driver has not been installed correctly, no communication via the USB
interface is possible.
First of all, connect the USB connector (A) on the PC and the USB connector (mini B) on the
inverter's keypad with each other using a USB cable.
・Before installation of the USB driver, install Loader and Message Manager.
When the OS finds a USB device of the Loader, it displays the following.
The system-supplied driver setup wizard does not run automatically. Install the USB driver as
shown below.
From the Start menu, select and
right-click Computer to show the
submenu.
Click Properties.
Left-Click
Wait for the Control Panel Home
screen and click Device Manager.
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On the Device Manager window,
right-click Unknown device to show
the drop-down
Click Update Driver Software….
Click Browse my computer for
driver software.
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Click Browse….
In the folder in which FRENIC-
Loader has been installed, select
¥Driver¥MICREXSX and then click
OK.
The default folder is C:¥Program Files
¥Fuji Electric¥FRENIC_Lift Loader
¥Driver¥MICREXSX when the OS
drive is C.
To continue, click Next.
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Click Install this driver software
anyway.
Start the installation.
Upon completion of the installation,
the screen at left appears.
To exit the installation wizard and
return to Windows, click Close.
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1.3.1.4. Checking the installation of the USB driver
To check whether the USB driver has been installed correctly, open “Device Manager”. If
“FRENIC” is added to the sub-tree of Loader USB device, the driver has been installed
correctly.
Installation finished successfully Installation failed
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1.3.2. Uninstallation
1.3.2.1. Uninstalling FRENIC Loader
From the Start menu, select All Programs | fujielectric | FRENIC Loader4 | FRENIC Loader4
Uninstall.
The confirmation screen at left appears.
Click Yes.
The confirmation screen at left
appears.
Click Yes.
The uninstallation progress bar
appears.
To abort the uninstallation, click
Cancel.
In the above procedure, perform the uninstallation.
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1.3.2.2. Before uninstalling Message Manager
Before uninstalling Message Manager, be sure to quit both Loader and Message Manager.
・Quitting Message Manager
Message Manager is software that manages communication between the PC and
inverters. To make sure that Message Manager has quitted, check that no Message
Manager icon is displayed in the task tray. If the icon is displayed, right-click it to quit
Message Manager. If doing so cannot quit it, shut down or log off Windows.
・Once you uninstall Loader when Message Manager is running, a new version of
Loader installed after that cannot run properly, that is, it may no longer be able to
recognize inverters. If this happens, first delete the folder (including its contents)
named Fuji Electric Shared in the file path as shown below, and then reinstall
Loader.
C:¥Program Files¥Common Files¥Fuji Electric Shared
(In the file path shown above, "C" represents the drive letter of the partition or hard
disk where Windows is installed. If Windows is installed on a different drive in your
system, replace "C" with the letter corresponding to that drive.)
・Quitting Message Manager
Click this to display the hidden icons as shown below.
Right-click this icon to display Exit MessageManager, then click it. The confirmation
window appears. Click Yes to quit Message Manager.
There are times when an icon is displayed here.
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1.3.2.3. Uninstalling Message Manager
From the Start menu, select All Programs | Message Manager | Message Manager
Uninstall.
The confirmation screen at left appears.
To continue, click Yes.
The confirmation screen at left
appears.
To continue the uninstallation
procedure, click Yes.
In the above procedure, perform the uninstallation.
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When it is ready to restart, click
Finish.
1.4. Configuring the Settings for Inverter(s) and Loader
1.4.1. Configuring communication-related function codes in the
inverter
The table below lists inverter's function codes related to Loader. Configure those codes before
connecting Loader to the inverter
Function code
Name Setting range Factory default
y01,y11 Station address 1~255 1
y04,y14 Baud rate
0:2400 bps
2:9600 bps
4:38400 bps
1:4800 bps
3:19200 bps 3
y10,y20 Protocol
0:Modbus RTU protocol
1:FRENIC Loader protocol (SX protocol)
2:Reserved
5:DCP protocol
y10: 1
y20: 0
y01,y11:Station address
Set the y01/y11 data to the same value as the RS-485 No. setting made in Loader's
Device connection list.
Refer to “1.4.5Connection settings”.
y04,y14:Baud rate
Set the y04/y14 data to the same value as the baud rate setting of communication
settings of the PC loader.
y10,y20:Protocol
Set the y10/y20 data to "1" (FRENIC Loader protocol).
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1.4.2. Checking the COM port on the PC (when using a
communications level converter)
Loader running on the PC uses the RS-232C communications port (COM) to interface with
inverters.
When an RS-232C / RS-485 converter is connected to the PC, check what COM port number
(COM#) on the PC is assigned to the RS-232C / RS-485 converter.
To use the USB interface, select a USB / RS-485 converter that functions as a virtual
RS-232C communications port (COM). When a USB / RS-485 converter is connected,
Windows automatically assigns a free COM port on the PC to the converter. To check the
assignment, follow the procedure below.
From the Start menu, select Control Panel | Hardware and Sound | Device Manager.
Click + preceding Ports (COM &
LPT) to show details.
Check the number "n" in USB Serial
Port (COMn).
This example shows that COM3 is
assigned to the USB Serial Port.
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1.4.3. Configuring Loader
When Loader has been installed on your PC, selecting All Programs | FRENIC Loader4 |
FRENIC Loader4 Start from the Start menu starts Loader.
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If Loader starts, the Quick Access Menu first appears as shown below.
This menu contains the 8 quick-start icons for the programs contained in Loader. To start a
program, simply click the corresponding icon (Schedule operation and Test running can not be
used).
Details of the programs are described in Chapter 2.
When using Loader for the first time or after having changed the supporting inverter(s), you
need to configure the operating environment by setting up the communications parameters
(COM Setting).
Click the COM Setting icon to open the Communication Setting dialog or Device connection list
window.
・If the Quick Access Menu is not displayed, click the icon on the toolbar (shown
below) at the bottom of the Loader top window to open the menu.
Configures
communications
parameters
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1.4.4. Communication Settings
Click [COM.Setting.] icon in the left row in Simple Menu to display the screen which sets the
methods to connect the loader, targets to be connected and communication conditions. Enter
the data by referring to the following descriptions. Alternatively, by selecting Setup |
Communication Settings from Main Menu, you can display the communication setting screen
without using Simple Menu.
[ 1 ] Connection Methods
Select the method to connect the loader.
Connect Loader Directly to Inverter
Select this method when connecting your PC to the inverter directly, not via MICREX-SX
Controller.
(You can select one of the two communication types: RS485 or USB.)
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[ 2 ] Port
You can do settings on communications. (In the initial status, you can establish communications
without changing any setting because the PC initial settings are well matched with those of the
inverter.)
RS-485
Select this method when connecting your PC to the inverter via RS-485.
・Port setting
Choose the PC communication port to which you connected the USB - RS-485 converter /
RS-232C - RS-485 converter.
・Baud rate
Set the transmission rate. You must select the transmission rate same as the one for the
inverter.
・Flow control
Since the recommended converter manages the flow control by automatic switching
through transmission data monitoring, you do not have to change this setting. The flow
control is a method that uses RS-232C control signals to control RS-485
transmission/reception switching.
・Data length
Set the data length per frame. However, regardless of the setting is fixed to "8bit".
・Parity
Set the parity type. However, regardless of the setting is fixed to "Even".
・Stop bit
Set the stop bit length per frame. However, regardless of the setting is fixed to "1bit".
USB connection
Select if you want to connect a personal computer and an inverter with a USB cable via
the TP-E1U (option).
Please select the "Data in Inverter (via Keypad)".
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[ 3 ] Communication Conditions
Do the settings on the communication retry.
・Retry count
This sets how many times communication allows retry in case of failure. As the retry count
increases, the possibility to succeed communications may increase. However, it will take
time until the error dialog appears. The count of one or so is recommended.
・Time out
If no response is received from the inverter within the time limit set here, the communication
error dialog will open. A shorter timeout setting allows sooner display of the error dialog.
However, an extremely short timeout may cause a communication error even during normal
operation, for example, when taking long time to handle the inverter rather than the
communication errors.
[ 4 ] Perform Connection Check
Connection Check is a function to always monitor the communication status between your PC
and the inverter that is registered through the connection settings. By clicking the check box to
the left of [Perform Connection Check] and checking the box, the PC will automatically check
the status of connection with the inverter and displays the communication status on the status
bar. If one of the previously registered inverters disables to communicate due to disconnection
or other problem, the response performance will become very slow. Be sure to remove the
disabled inverter from the connection settings.
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1.4.5. Connection settings
Click COM setting | Connection Setting to display the Connection Settings screen.
[ 1 ] For connection to RS-485 port
RS-485 connection
The Device connection list window shows the inverters available for RS-485 communication.
Double-clicking (or use the Advance… button) the row where the inverter to be modified or
added is listed calls up Advanced dialog shown below.
Selection of inverters to be monitored
To make an inverter enable to be monitored, put a check
mark (✓) in the box located
at the left end column of the list.
Delete
Clicking the row to be deleted and clicking this Delete button deletes the inverter listed in that
row. Use this for the inverter(s) that has been disconnected from Loader.
Browse
Clicking this button checks whether a link between Loader and the inverter(s) (marked with
✓) is established. The result appears in the Status column.
Status column
- Unknown
- Connecting
- Disconnected
: The communications status has been unknown.
: The communications link has been established.
: The communications link has not yet been established.
Advance
Clicking the row to be modified or added and clicking this Advance button calls up the Advanced dialog shown at the right.
Fill in the Equipment name and RS-485 address (station address
*) boxes in the
dialog and click OK. To cancel your entry or selection, click Cancel.
* According to Channel to use of RS485,
please set it as follows.
RS-485 Ch1 : y01
RS-485 Ch2 : y11
After completion of data entry, check the settings again and click OK to exit the device
connection operation.
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[ 2 ] For connection to USB(via TP-E1U)
USB(via TP-E1U): Data in inverter
Only a single line appears as shown below. After making sure that the equipment name and
RS-485 num. (station address) are correct, click the Browse button to monitor the current
communications link status.
Selection of inverters to be monitored
To make an inverter enable
to be monitored, put a
check mark (✓) in the box
located at the left end
column of the list.
Browse
Clicking this button checks
whether a link between
Loader and the inverter is
established. The result
appears in the Status
column.
Status column
- Unknown
- Connecting
- Disconnected
: The communications status has been unknown.
: The communications link has been established.
: The communications link has not yet been established.
Advance
Clicking the row to be modified and clicking this Advance button calls up the Advanced
dialog shown at the right.
Fill in the Equipment name and a station address
* boxes in the dialog and click OK.
To cancel your entry or selection, click Cancel.
* According to Channel to use of USB,
please set y01.
After completion of data entry, check the settings again and click OK to exit the device
connection operation.
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Chapter2 Description of Functions 2.1. Main Window
Main Window is the first screen appearing after starting the loader. Simple Menu is displayed on
Main Window. (The following example omits the display.)
Main Menu
You can select all the Loader functions.
Tool Bar
You can select primary Loader functions.
Status Bar
This shows the outline of the function to be selected. It
also displays the status of connection with the inverter
inthe upper right box.
Main Menu
It contains six selectable functions: [File], [Menu], [Setup], [View], [Window] and [Help].
Tool Bar
This allows you to select common functions quickly and easily. For example, to open a file
which contains the function code data, you should normally click [File] on Main Menu and then
click [Open] under [File] menu; accordingly two actions are required. Using Tool Bar, you can
open the file simply by clicking icon.
Status Bar
Place the mouse pointer on the function icon or menu being displayed. Then, the statement
appears, describing the meaning of the function or menu.
When “Perform Connection Check” is selected in Communication Setting (refer to “1.4.3
Configuring Loader”), the status of connection with the inverter is displayed in the upper right
box. (In the above example, “Unknown” is displayed.)
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2.2. File
This section describes main functions of File.
2.2.1. Create New File
This function creates a new file of function code data.
Model selection pull- down menu
Select the format of the model.
Area Specification
Select the specification by area.
Inverter voltage
Choose the inverter voltage.
Inverter capacity.
Choose the inverter capacity.
You can also open a list of function code data defaulted by the loader. Therefore, you can edit
the function code data even if the inverter is not connected to your PC.
2.2.2. Open
This function reads a file of Function code data, Realtime trace data or Historical trace data,
Customizable logic data that has been already created and saved in your PC and opens the
window to edit the file data.
Open
This button opens the selected
file.
File type
・Function code data :「*.FNL」
・Realtime trace data :「*.RT1」
・Historical trace data :「*.HT1」
・Customizable logic data :「*.CML」
2.2.3. Close
This function closes the active window.
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2.2.4. Save
This function overwrites and saves the active function code setting. If the data has not been
saved before, the Save function does the same operation for the data as “5) Save As…”.
2.2.5. Save As…
This function opens the following dialog, which allows you to enter the name of the active file
and save it under the name.
* The types of files you can save are as below:
・Function code data :「*.FNL」
・Realtime trace data :「*.RT1」
・Historical trace data :「*.HT1」
・Comma delimiter :「*.CSV」
・trace data (Graph image) :「*.JPG」
2.2.6. Print
This function specifies the printer, property, print range and number of copies to be printed.
Printer Name
Select printer that can
be used.
Property
Detailed settings for the
selected printer-specific.
Print range
Set the page range.
Print copies
Set the number of
copies.
OK
Click the “OK” and
printing is started.
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2.2.7. Print Preview
This function displays the print preview of the printable data of the active window (function code
setting list or trace window).
2.2.8. Page Setup
Make settings for the paper.
2.2.9. End
This function terminates the loader.
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2.3. Menu
You can select Function Code Setting or Simple Menu Function.
2.3.1. Function Code Setting
Select from the toolbar of the main window, When clicked [Setting function code], opens
[Edit data selection] dialog. Also when you click on the Menu | Function code edit opens
[Select function code data to edit] dialog.
From the [Select function code data to edit] dialog, choose the read item.
2.3.1.1. Open the customizable logic setting window
If put a check mark (✓ ) in the box, customizable logic setting window opens.
2.3.1.2. Create New Function Setting
Use this function to open a new function code setting.
Refer to “2.2.1Create New File”.
2.3.1.3. Read File from the PC
Use this function to open the function code setting file which has been previously saved.
Refer to “2.2.2Open”.
2.3.1.4. Read from the Inverter
Use this function to read the function code setting from the connected inverter and open the
function code setting.
2.3.1.5. Edit List
This function allows you to list the function code setting values and setting ranges and edit
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them.
You can display the function codes by various classifications. [Edit] menu on Menu Bar is
displayed only when the Edit List window opens.
・Function :Display the function codes by group.
・Change from
Factory-set Values
:Displays the function codes of the setting
values daifferent from the factory-set values (excluding communication codes).
・Contents of
change (Blue)
:Displays the edited function codes before
written to the inverter.
・R/W failure (Pink) :Displays the function codes which have failed
to write to the inverter.
Change of Setting Values:
You can select the function code data from Drop down Menu or Edit Window.
・User Definition :The user can freely define the display items.
・Communication Code :Displays communication function codes only.
・Comparison Result :Displays comparison results with the inverter
or saved files only.
・Search Result :Displays the execution result of [Edit] ->
[Search].
[Read]
:Reads the function codes of the inverter
selected in [Target Inverter] to the loader. [Target Inverter]:
Selects the target inverter to/from which data is read/written.
[Close]:
Closes the Function Code Setting window.
[Write]
: Write the function codes of the loader to the
inverter selected in [Target Inverter].
[Factory-set]
: Resets the selected function code to the
factory-set value.
[Func. Code set]
: Displays a dialog to edit the selected
function code setting values.
[Function code info] : Displays the selected function code information.
[Initialize] : Initializes the function code setting values within the inverter.
[Advanced] : Displays a dialog to change the display items, function code attributes
and printing setting.
[Print] : Prints the function code list selected in the tree in the left pane.
[Comparison] : Displays the comparison results with the saved data or the inverter data.
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[ 1 ] Read the function code setting values from the inverter
When you want to update the function code setting values read from the inverter
Click [Read] button to open the following dialog. Click [OK] to read the function code setting
values from the inverter again.
[ 2 ] Write the function codes from the loader to the inverter
To write the function codes to the inverter, use [Write] button displayed at the lower bottom of
the List Edit window appearing when editing function codes.
・Editing function code data (blue part) only
This function writes to the inverter only the setting values of the function codes that are
edited by the loader and have not been written to the inverter yet (displayed in blue).
・Registered user definition function code data only
This function writes only the setting values of the function codes registered to the user
definition on the List Edit window.
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・Different from the factory function code data (with *) only
This function writes the setting values to the inverter only when those of function codes are
different from the factory-set values (excluding communication codes).
・All function code data
This function writes all the function code setting values in the table (excluding
communication codes).
・Write function code to the EEPROM (Write 2 to y97)
After writing function code data, the settings are stored to EEPROM in the inverter. At the
condition that y97 is written, y97 setting is also stored in EEPROM.
・Writefunction code following y97 setting (Do not write y97 function code.)
After writing function code data, it is determined depending on y97 of inverter whether
store the data to EEPROM. Regardless of the writing method, y97 setting is not written.
communication codes
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[ 3 ] Change the setting value
The method to change the setting values varies depending on the function code.
(1) For the function codes which set speed, time, voltage or other numeric values,
double-click the field of the function code setting value to be changed. When [Set Values]
dialog appears, set the new value.
(2) For the function codes which set the code data values (for example, F00 Data Protection,
F01 Speed setting N1, F02 Operation method), click the field of the function code setting
value to be changed to check that button appears. Click the button to display the
selection menu which lists the function data that can be set and the meaning of each
function.
・ When the changed function code data has not been written to the inverter yet, the
data is displayed in blue.
・ When the changed function code data is different from the factory-set values, it is
marked with * leftmost on the Edit List window.
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[ 4 ] Save
To save the function code settings opening on the loader, select [File] -> [Save] or [Save As …]
from Main Menu.
When selecting [Save] for the data for the first time, the following dialog will open in the same
manner as when selecting [Save As …].
Select [Save to …] and enter the file name under which the data is saved in [File Name]. Click
[Save] and confirm the entry.
*.FNL : File format specific to the loader. Files in this format can be opened only on the FRENIC
Loader.
*.CSV : Comma delimiter format. Files in this format can be opened on Microsoft Excel or
equivalent. However, they cannot be opened on the general-purpose inverter loader.
*.FBL : Function code setting data format. Files in this format can be opened only on the
FRENIC Loader.
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[ 5 ] Print
The items selected from the tree in the left pane on the Edit List tab are target to be printed.
When selecting “Function” or “Code group” from the tree in the left pane on the Edit List tab,
function codes such as F, E, C, … or the group name will appear.
Click [Print] button displayed at the lower right of the [Edit List] window or select [File] -> [Print]
from Main Menu to display [Print] window.
Set the printer to be used, printing range and number of copies and click [OK] button.
How to set simple printing
To print only the function code numbers and setting values from among the items in the Edit
List window, click [Detail Setting] at the bottom of that window to open the Detail Setting dialog
and click [Print Setting]. When the [Print Setting] dialog appears, check the box of [Simple
Printing] and click [OK]. Note that this operation determines the setting only and does not
actually print the setting.
How to check the printed appearance before actually printing
Select [File] -> [Print Preview] from Main Menu.
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[ 6 ] Compare
You can compare the function code setting data being edited to the data saved in the file or the
data set in the inverter that is selected in [Target Inverter] and display the results.
Compared with inverter
Compare the function code setting data being edited to the function code setting data in the inverter.
Compared with File
Compare the function code setting data being edited to the function code setting data saved in the file.
Comparison results include ReadOnly
By marking the check BOX, ReadOnly function codes are included in the comparison target.
Comparison results include Communication code By marking the check BOX, “communication code” function codes are included in the comparison target.
Close
Close the Select Comparison Target dialog.
* You should select the inverters to be compared in advance by clicking of [Select Inverter]
displayed at the bottom of the [Edit List] window.
By selecting “Comparison Results” in the tree in [Edit List], you can check the same contents.
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[ 7 ] User Definition (Display desired function codes only)
Select the function code from the Edit List window and right-click it to display the window
related to “User Definition”. Select one of User Definition 1 to 5 and left-click it to register the
selected function code to “User Definition”.
Select any one of User Definition 1 to 5 from the tree in the left pane of the Edit List tab. Then,
the registered function codes will be listed.
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To unregister the function code, select the target one and right-click it to display the window
related to “User Definition”. Then, select Reset User Definition and left-click it to unregister the
target function code from “User Definition”.
To unregister the function code from all the user definition groups (1 to 5), select “Relese User
Definition” and left-click it. Then, the function code will be unregistered from all the user
definition groups.
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[ 8 ] Search (Search function code terminologically)
Select [Edit] -> [Search] from Main Menu to display [Search] dialog.
From among words on the Edit List window, enter the key word to be searched, for example, speed or gain, and click [OK] button. If the entry is correct, the program automatically moves to [Search Results] in the tree in the left pane of the Edit List tab and the function codes including the entered key word are listed. The following figure shows the example of search results with “Speed” and “Gain” as the key word.
・The search target range covers all items (changes, No., function code names,
setting values, etc.) However, the items set to be “hidden” by [Advanced] -> [Display Item] are also included in the search target.
・The contents of function code information are not included in the search target.
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2.3.1.6. Auto Tuning
This function automatically measures the motor constants and saves them to the inverter as
parameters of Motor 1.
Select tuning operation
0 : Disable.
1 : Tune %R1 and %X while the motor is stopped.
2 : Tune %R1, %X, no-load current, and rated slip while the motor is stopped.
3 : Tune %R1, %X, and rated slip while the motor is stopped. And calculate no-load
current.
Current Process
Display the tuning progression status.
Tuning Results
Read the values before and after tuning and display them.
Target Motor
Display Motor 1 (M1),
Select Tuning Operation
Select which motor constant is to be tuned.
Select Inverter
Select the tuning target inverter.
Auto Tuning
Start the tuning operation.
Motor Constant
Read the motor constant set in the target inverter and display it.
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2.3.1.7. File Information
This function displays the information which may affect the function codes. You can change
“Type”, “Voltage”, “Capacity” and “Definition File” as you want.
・When reading the information codes from the inverter, the information on that inverter is
displayed.
・When creating a new code, the default information by machine type is displayed.
・You can save the necessary information as a comment.
When clicking on the file information [Change] button, the Settings dialog is displayed.
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[ 1 ] Changing the input power supply voltage
You can change the input power supply voltage of the inverter whose function code data is
currently listed in the Function code edit window.
・Changing the voltage automatically modifies the factory default, minimum, and
maximum values of function codes.
[ 2 ] Change of inverter capacity
Change the "capacity inverter" of the current function code list.
・It will be changed into the value of the capacity as which the "preset value" of the
following function code and the "factory-shipments value" were chosen if "Inverter
capacity" is changed.
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Function
code Name
Function code
Name
F05 Rated Voltage at Base Speed P03 Motor (Rated current)
F09 Torque boost 1 P06 Motor (No-load current)
F11
Electronic Thermal Overload Protection for Motor (Overload detection level)
P07 Motor (%R1)
F12
Electronic Thermal Overload Protection for Motor (Thermal time constant)
P08 Motor (%X)
E34 Current Detection 1 (Level 1) H98 Protection/Maintenance Function
E37 Current Detection 2 (Level 2) L125 UPS/batteries minimum operation level
P02 Motor (Rated capacity)
[ 3 ] Change of definition file
“Definition file” of the function code list is corresponded to software version (ROM No.) of the
inverter. It can be checked by using keypad (TP-E1U, or TP-A1-LM2).
On the loader software, it is shown in “System monitor” tab on “Operation monitor”, or function
code M25 on the function code list after reading from the inverter.
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When changing the "definition file" of the current function code list, click [change] button and
displays the dialog "Open file."
Select the definition file that corresponds to the ROM version of the inverter, and then click the
[Open] button.
To below as the "definition file" and "inverter ROM version" shows the relationship.
Inverter ROM version Definition file
300 fnc_E_LM_2_0300*.csv
400 fnc_E_LM_2_0400*.csv
500 fnc_E_LM_2_0500*.csv
・Alphabet letter might be placed to “*”.
・It might be added more files that above according to version of the loader.
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Definition file name (FRENIC-Lift(LM2))
Is present in the pre-change definition file,function code that does not exist in the definition file
after the change, will be displayed in the dialog of the file read error.
・After changing the definition file, the setting of function code other than an error
reading the file is transferred intact.
・Error function code that does not exist, it will be removed because they are not used.
fnc_x_LM_2_□□□□○.csv
ROM version that the definition file supports .
Destination (E : English, None : Japanese)
Model
Alphabet letter might be placed to the end according to revision.
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2.3.2. Operation monitor
Monitor the running status of the inverter.
Select from the toolbar of the main window, When clicked [Operation monitor], opens
[Operation monitor] window. Also when you click on the Menu | Operation monitor opens
[Operation monitor] dialog.
2.3.2.1. I/O monitor (for control terminal input/output signal status of
the inverter)
Monitor the state of the input terminal and the output terminal of the inverter.
Refresh
Refresh the "Terminal Function name" and
"Normal open or close".
CSV Save
Saves the I/O monitor data in CSV format.
Select inverter Selects the inverter to be monitored.
Changes the color of the terminal "state".
("Normal" and "status" if the same : Green, "Normal" and "status" if the different : Orange.)
Normal Status(Open) Status(Close)
Open Green Orange
Close Orange Green
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2.3.2.2. System monitor (for current setup info and maintenance info of
inverter)
The System monitor allows you to check the inverter ROM version, inverter type, current setup
information, and maintenance information of the selected inverter.
CSV Save
Saves the system monitor data in CSV format.
Select inverter
Selects the inverter to be monitored.
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2.3.2.3. Alarm monitor
The Alarm monitor shows the alarm status of the selected inverter. In this window, you can
check the content of the current alarm and the various running information recorded when the
alarm has occurred.
Alarm reset… Resets the alarm that
currently occurs.
Alarm reset…
Resets the alarm that
currently occurs.
Select the running info recorded
when an alarm has occurred
Selects the running information recorded when the alarm selected from the last 4 alarms has occurred in the inverter.
CSV Save
Saves the alarm data in CSV format.
Select inverter
Selects the inverter to be
monitored.
・Resetting an alarm with a run command being ON will cause the inverter to run the motor
unexpectedly. An accident or injury could occur
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2.3.2.4. Operation status monitor (Monitor the operation information of
the inverter)
You can check information such as current speed and output voltage.
CSV Save Saves the Operation status monitor data in CSV format.
Select inverter
Selects the inverter to be
monitored.
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2.3.3. Customizable logic function
By graphical editing tool create a logic circuit of customizable function, it can be transferred
to the inverter.
In addition, you can debug a circuit that was created on the screen.
2.3.3.1. Selecting Project
The following window (Project selection) appears first when the software is launched.
・Create
Creates a new customizable function project file.
Model selection tab
Select the format of the model.
Version selection tab
Select version.
Number of steps
Show the maximum number of steps.
・Loading file from PC
Loads a customizable function project file that has already been created and saved to the
PC, and then opens a window allowing the file data to be edited.
File type
Customizable function project data : [*.CML]
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2.3.3.2. Editor screen
Project management window
Manages project files and function
properties.
Execution cycle
Displays the cycle time of executing
customizable functions.
Update
Update the latest number of steps.
マイズ機能のシンボルを選択
します。行する サイクルタイ
ムを表示します。
Select Inverter
Inverter to be connected is selected.
Zoom in / out
Zoom in / out the layout window.
Grid
Change grid size.
マイズ機能のシンボルを選択
します。行する サイクルタイ
ムを表示します。
Clear log
Clear log of Message window.
Layout area
Draws functions with symbols added to
the layout area.
Message window
Displays information such as the results of
function code automatic assignment.
Toolbox
Selects function symbols used in the
layout.
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2.3.3.3. Customizable Function Creation Procedure
This section describes the customizable function editing procedure.
Symbol selection tab
This tab selects the function type group of
the symbol.
Symbol selection combo box
This combo box displays the type of the
symbol.
Common symbol
Input / Output
These symbols are used for input and
output terminals.
Branch
These symbols are used to branch lines.
Comment
These symbols are used to write
comments.
Function symbols
The function symbols selected in the tabs
and the combo box are displayed.
START
END
Design functions
Layout functions
Compile
Download to the inverter
Debug
Draw the logic functions in a
graphical editing tool.
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[ 1 ] Layout function symbols
Select symbols from the toolbox and drag and drop them onto the layout.
The execution order of the functions is determined by the layout position.
Refer to ”2.3.2.3 [5] Assigning Step Numbers”.
[ 2 ] Parameters of Function Symbols
Setting the parameters of the signal selection and timer values, etc. of the symbol can be set in
the dialog which appears when you double-click on the symbol.
Also the dialog appears when you select "Properties" from the context menu that appears when
you right-click to select the symbol.
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・Assign the terminal function
The Input / Output terminals are available to be assigned a specified function which an inverter
has.
・Set the parameters of Function symbol
Some function symbols have their setting parameters. In order to set them open the "Property"
window with a right-click.
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[ 3 ] Connecting Function symbols
In order to connect function to other, select a symbol and open the context menu with right-click.
And then select "Connection line" from the context menu that appears.
Wire connection appears. Put the cursor on the red box at the end of the wire connection, and
then move the red box to the target function symbol with holding down the left button.
When the connection is succeeded, the red box at the end of the wire connection changes to a
black box.
By releasing the left button, the black box at the end of the wire connection changes to a gray
circle, and connection is fixed.
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[ 4 ] Creating Function Blocks (FB)
A function block (FB) allows to integrate multiple function block symbols into one symbol.
In order to entry a function block (FB), select "FB (common)" in the tree view, right-click, and
then select "New" from the context menu that appears.
A dialog box for creating a new function block appears. Entry the necessary information and
click [OK].
Entry number of FB input.
・These parameters can be changed even after registration.
You can provide favorite name freely.
Entry number of FB input.
Entry number of FB output.
You can describe words freely.
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If you select the "FB001" added to project tree, double-click "FB001" on the tree, then
"FB001 *FB (common) Edit *" tab appears.
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To edit the internal function block of new function block, the following procedure is required.
(1) Entry Input/Output symbol.
(2) Assign the functions to the input/output symbols.
(3) Draw function blocks by using symbols from tool-box and connect them.
An example is shown below.
Entry input symbol and select "Function block input" → "Input1".
Entry output symbol and select "Function block output" → "Output1".
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After editing function block, select "FB (common)" in the tree view, right-click, and then select
"Save" from the context menu that appears.
If the function block (common) is succeeded to store, the function block symbol appears in the
toolbox "FB" tab.
・The stored function blocks (FBs) are available to be used as a template for other
projects.
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Return to the "Program00" sheet, select function block symbols from the toolbox, and then drag
and drop them onto the function block layout.
By laying out "FB001_1", "FB001_1" is added to the tree view under target project. By then
double-clicking, a tab for editing "FB001_1" appears.
・"FB001_1" is a copy of the template function block (common) "FB001" and it
belongs to the target project.
・The changes for this function block are not applied to template FB and vice versa.
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[ 5 ] Assigning Step Numbers
After function layout, you should assign each function symbol or FB to the step of the
customizable function. There are two methods for assignment and shown as follows.
・The execution order of functions are executed in the order of step number.
・Rules of number assignment
The basic rules of number assignment are as follows.
(1) The upper side of the layout area has higher priority than the lower side.
(2) The left side of the area has higher priority than the right side.
(3) The upper side has higher priority than the left side.
Show example in the following.
High
Low
Low
① ② ③
④
⑤ ⑥
⑦
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・Automatic Step No. Assignment (Function Check)
Automatic step number assignment can be executed after function circuit creation.
The step number will be assigned only if no errors have occurred during the function check.
The step numbers will be assigned even if "warning" occurs.
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If there is a problem with the connection or a conflict with the function assignment, an error will
occur and the step number can not be assigned.
When you double-click a warning or error message in the output window, you can jump on the
symbol display of the corresponding location.
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・Manual Step No. Assignment
Manual step number assignment is also available to execute after function circuit creation.
Select the symbols which you want to assign manually with right-click, and then select
"StepNo./Priority setting" from the context menu that appears.
There are two types of manual step number assignment.
User Assign → Step No. : Step number is specified directly by the user.
User Assign → Priority : Step number are assigned automatically, however, the
assignment priority is specified by the user.
The priority of step number assigmnent is shown as follows.
Automatic assignment < priority designation < direct step No. designation
・Even if you want to assign the step number manually , it is recommended that you
execute "step automatic number assignment" in order to check your function.
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You can check the assignment status on the "Step No. Assignment" window.
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2.3.3.4. Downloading to the Inverter
The edited function can be converted to the function setting for the inverter function codesafter
step number assignment and checking functions are successfully finished.
If the conversion is succesful, "Write" button becomes selectable.
In order to download these settings to the inverter, click the "Write" button.
・Before writing customizable logic function to the inverter, U code and U1 code is
once initialized. User settings code of U121 ~ U140 and U171 ~ U175, also because it is initialized, please save the settings as needed.
・If you write a customizable logic during startup,"ECL: Customizable logic error"
alarm occurs.
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2.3.3.5. Comparison
If the conversion was successful, "Compare" button will become selectable and the comparison
will be available.
In order to compare the current project with the function code settings of the inverter or with the
stored file, click either button.
The comparison results shows inverter function codes which does not match, and it also can be
saved in CSV format.
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The symbols which have a difference are also highlighted.
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2.3.3.6. Debug
[ 1 ] Online Monitor
The online monitoring is the function to monitor timer value or signals of a symbol as a
numerical value. The online monitor is available to select after downloading the created function
settings to the inverter or if the functions of the inverter are fully consistent with the functions of
the software under test. In order to monitor input / output and status of target symbol,select an
symbol with left-click and open the menu window, then select "Online monitor" from the
context menu with right-click.
Before starting the online monitor, it is necessary to activate the customizable logic function.
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After the customizable logic functions are executed in the inverter, monitor start button will be
available.
During monitoring, status of the input/output, logic symbol and function block can be checked
as blue letters on the layout area.
Below it will show a display example.
Digital input / output
0: OFF / 1: ON (If logic inversion 0: ON / 1: OFF)
Analog input / output
Display the analog value.
・Input / Output
・Symbol
Show the coefficient(1) and coefficient(2) to under
the symbol. Display the output data in the upper
right corner.
Show the ON / OFF under the function
name.
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・Function Block (FB)
Coefficient Name List
Monitor name Name Range
T.P Timer period 0.00~9990s
CNT Count 0.00~9990
U.L Upper Limit -9990~0~9990
L.L Lower Limit -9990~0~9990
1ST 1st Additional Value -9990~0~9990
2ND 2nd Additional Value -9990~0~9990
DEV Deviation -9990~0~9990
HYST Hysteresis Width -9990~0~9990
REF Reference Value -9990~0~9990
MAX Maximum Scale -9990~0~9990
MIN Minimum Scale -9990~0~9990
KA Factor KA -9990.0~+9990.0
KB Factor KB -9990.0~+9990.0
T.C(T/C) Time constant 0: No filter / 0.01~ 5.00s
FIX Fixed as 0
ACC ACC 0: No limit. 0.01~600s
DEC DEC 0: No limit. 0.01~600s
Gain Gain ratio 0~200%
Frq Lower frequency limit 0 to 500Hz
Val1 Set Value -9990~0~9990
Val2 Set Value2 -9990~0~9990
Step Step number 1~200
[ 2 ] Trace Mnitor
Trace monitor is the ability to monitor the timer value, or signal of the symbol as a waveform.
Refer to "2.3.4.9Combination of a customizable logic functions".
Display the output data in the upper right in the
function block(FB).
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2.3.3.7. List of Customizable function Symbols
Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
10
Through output This function is through output. No function block exists.
11
Through output + On-delay timer
Turning an input signal ON starts the on-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, an output signal turns ON. Turning the input signal OFF turns the output signal OFF.
12
Through output + Off-delay timer
Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
13
Through output
+ One-shot pulse output) Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
14
Through output + Retriggerable timer
Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Through output + Pulse train output
If an input signal turns ON, the function block issues ON and OFF pulses (whose lengths are specified by the timer) alternately and repeatedly. This function is used to flash a
luminescent device.
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Logical AND + Through output
AND function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus through output.
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Logical AND + Through output
AND function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON starts the on-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, an output signal turns ON. Turning the input signal OFF turns the output signal OFF.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Logical AND + Off-delay timer
AND function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
23
Logical AND + One-shot pulse output
AND function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
24
Logical AND + Retriggerable timer
AND function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Logical AND + Pulse train output
AND function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus If an input signal turns ON, the function block issues ON and OFF pulses (whose lengths are specified by the timer) alternately and repeatedly. This function is used to flash a luminescent device.
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Logical OR + Through output
OR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus
through output.
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Logical OR + On-delay timer
OR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON starts the on-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, an output signal turns ON. Turning the input signal OFF turns the output signal OFF.
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Logical OR + Off-delay timer
OR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Logical OR + One-shot pulse output
OR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Logical OR + Retriggerable timer
OR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Logical OR + Pulse train output
OR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus If an input signal turns ON, the function block issues ON and OFF pulses (whose lengths are specified by the timer) alternately and repeatedly. This function is used to flash a luminescent device.
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Logical XOR + Through output
XOR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus
through output.
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Logical XOR + On-delay timer
XOR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON starts the on-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, an output signal turns ON. Turning the input signal OFF turns the output signal OFF.
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Logical XOR + Off-delay timer
XOR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Logical XOR + One-shot pulse output
XOR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Logical XOR + Retriggerable timer
XOR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Logical XOR + Pulse train output
XOR function with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus If an input signal turns ON, the function block issues ON and OFF pulses (whose lengths are specified by the timer) alternately and repeatedly. This function is used to flash a luminescent device.
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Set priority flip-flop + Through output
Set priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output,
plus through output.
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Set priority flip-flop + On-delay timer
Set priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON starts the on-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, an output signal turns ON. Turning the input signal OFF turns the output signal OFF.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Set priority flip-flop + Off-delay timer
Set priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Set priority flip-flop + One-shot pulse output
Set priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Set priority flip-flop + Retriggerable timer
Set priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Set priority flip-flop + Pulse train output
Set priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus If an input signal turns ON, the function block issues ON and OFF pulses (whose lengths are specified by the timer) alternately and repeatedly. This function is used to flash a luminescent device.
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Reset priority flip-flop + Through output
Reset priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1
output, plus through output.
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Reset priority flip-flop + On-delay timer
Reset priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON starts the on-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, an output signal turns ON. Turning the input signal OFF turns the output signal OFF.
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Reset priority flip-flop + Off-delay timer
Reset priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Reset priority flip-flop + One-shot pulse output
Reset priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Reset priority flip-flop + Retriggerable timer
Reset priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Reset priority flip-flop + Pulse train output
Reset priority flip-flop with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus If an input signal turns ON, the function block issues ON and OFF pulses (whose lengths are specified by the timer) alternately and repeatedly. For example, this function is used to flash a luminescent device.
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Rising edge detector + Through output
Rising edge detector with 1 input and 1 output, plus general-purpose timer. This detects the rising edge of an input signal and outputs the ON signal for 5 ms.
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Rising edge detector + Off-delay timer
Rising edge detector with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Rising edge detector + One-shot pulse output
Rising edge detector with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Falling edge detector + Through output
Falling edge detector with 1 input and 1 output, plus general-purpose timer. This detects the falling edge of an input signal and outputs the ON signal for 5 ms.
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Falling edge detector + Off-delay timer
Falling edge detector with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Falling edge detector + One-shot pulse output
Falling edge detector with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Rising & falling edges detector + Through output
Rising and falling edge detector with 1 input and 1 output, plus general-purpose timer. This detects both the falling and rising edges of an input signal and outputs the ON signal for 5 ms.
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Rising & falling edges detector + Off-delay timer
Rising & falling edge detector with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON turns an output signal ON. Turning the input signal OFF starts the off-delay timer. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Rising & falling edges detector + One-shot pulse output
Rising & falling edge detector with 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer.
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Hold + Through output
Hold function of previous values of 2 inputs and 1 output, plus general-purpose timer. If the hold control signal is OFF, the function block outputs input signals; if it is ON, the function block retains the previous values of input signals.
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Hold + On-delay timer Hold function of previous values of 2 inputs and 1 output with on-delay timer.
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Hold + Off-delay timer Hold function of previous values of 2 inputs and 1 output with off-delay timer.
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Hold + One-shot pulse output
Hold function of previous values of 2 inputs and 1 output with one-shot pulse output.
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Hold + Retriggerable timer
Hold function of previous values of 2 inputs and 1 output, plus Turning an input signal ON issues a one-shot pulse whose length is specified by the timer. If an input signal is turned ON again during the preceding one-shot pulse length, however, the function block issues another one-shot pulse.
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Hold + Pulse train output Hold function of previous values of 2 inputs and 1 output with pulse train output.
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Increment counter
Increment counter with reset input. By the rising edge of an input signal, the function block increments the counter value by one. When the counter value reaches the target one, the output signal turns ON. Turning the reset signal ON resets the counter to zero.
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Decrement counter
Decrement counter with reset input. By the rising edge of an input signal, the function block decrements the counter value by one. When the counter value reaches zero, the output signal turns ON. Turning the reset signal ON resets the counter to the initial value.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Timer with reset input
Timer output with reset input. If an input signal turns ON, the output signal turns ON and the timer starts. When the period specified by the timer has elapsed, the output signal turns OFF, regardless of the input signal state. Turning the reset signal ON resets the current timer value to zero and turns the output OFF.
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Adder with output
limiter
Addition function with two inputs (input1 and input2). This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides upper limit value and the 2nd one provides lower limit value.
2002
Subtracter with output limiter
Subtraction function with two inputs (input1 and input2). This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides upper limit value and the 2nd one provides lower limit value.
2003
Multiplier with output limiter
Multiplication function with two inputs (input1 and input2). This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides upper limit value and the 2nd one provides lower limit value.
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Divider with output limiter
Division function with two inputs (input1 and input2). Input1 is dividend and input2 is divisor. This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides upper limit value and the 2nd one provides lower limit value.
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Limiter
Upper and lower limit functions of single input (input1). The 1st function code provides upper limit value and the 2nd one provides lower limit value.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Absolute value of inputs with output limiter
Absolute value function of single input (input1). (Negative input numbers become positive.) This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides upper limit value and the 2nd one provides lower limit value.
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Inverting adder with output limiter
Inverting addition function with single input (input1). This function adds input1 to the value specified with the 1st function code, inverts the result. And furthermore, the function adds the result to the value specified with the 2nd function code and outputs the result.
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Variable limiter Variable limit function of two inputs. Input1 provides the upper limit value and input2 provides the lower limit value.
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Linear function
Linear function of single input (input1). This function receives single input (input1), calculates pre-defined first-order polynomial, and outputs the result. The 1st and 2nd function codes provide the coefficients of the polynomial. The polynomial is represented by the following formula.
y = KA × x + KB The output is limited within the range between -9990 and 9990 by the internal limiter.
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Comparator 1
Comparison function with hysteresis. This function compares the differential value between input1 and input2 with the threshold value specified with the 1st function code. The 2nd function code provides hysteresis width. If input1 is (threshold value + hysteresis width) or bigger, this function outputs logical "1:True". On the other hand If the value is (threshold value - hysteresis width) or smaller, this function outputs logical "0:False".
2052
Comparator 2
Comparison function with hysteresis. This function compares the differential value between input1 and input2 with the threshold value specified with the 1st function code. The 2nd function code provides hysteresis width. If the differential value is bigger than (threshold value + hysteresis width), this function outputs logical "1:True".On the other hand If the value is smaller than (threshold value - hysteresis width), the function outputs logical "0:False".
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
2053
Comparator 3
Comparison function with hysteresis. This function compares the absolute differential value between input1 and input2 with the threshold value specified with the 1st function code. The 2nd function code provides hysteresis width. And this function works like as comparator 1
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Comparator 4
Comparison function with hysteresis. This function compares the absolute differential value between input1 and input2 with the threshold value specified with the 1st function code. The 2nd function code provides hysteresis width. And this function works like as comparator 2
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Comparator 5
Comparison function with hysteresis. Input1 is the input value of this function and input2 is not used. The 1st function code provides threshold value and the 2nd one provides hysteresis width. If input1 is (threshold value) or bigger, this function outputs logical "1:True".On the other hand If input1 is smaller than (threshold value - hysteresis width), this function outputs logical "0:False".
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Comparator 6
Comparison function with hysteresis. Input1 is the input value of this function and input2 is not used. The 1st function code provides threshold value and the 2nd one provides hysteresis width. If input1 is (threshold value) or smaller, this function outputs logical "1:True".On the other hand If input1 is bigger than (threshold value + hysteresis width), this function outputs logical "0:False".
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
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Window comparator 1
Comparison function with limits. The output is determines when the input is within a preselected range specified with two function codes. Input1 is the input value of this function and input2 is not used. The 1st function code provides upper threshold value and the 2nd one provides lower threshold value. If input1 is within the range (defined with two function codes), this function outputs logical "1:True".On the other hand If input1 is out of range, this function outputs logical "0:False".
2072
Window comparator 2
Comparison function with limit. This function has the inverting function block of " Window comparator 1".
2101
High selector with output limiter
High selector function. This function receives two inputs (input1 and input2), selects the higher one automatically, and outputs it. This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides the upper limit value and the 2nd one provides the lower one.
2102
Low selector with output limiter
Low selector function. This function receives two inputs (input1 and input2), selects the lower one automatically, and outputs it. This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides the upper limit value and the 2nd one provides the lower one.
2103
Average of inputs with output limiter
Average function. This function receives two inputs (input1 and input2), averages them, and outputs the result. This function has output limiters (upper/lower) specified with two function codes. The 1st function code provides the upper limit value and the 2nd one provides the lower one.
4001
Hold with output limiter
Function to hold analog 1 input based on digital 1 input.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
4002
Inverting adder with enable
Function to reverse analog 1 input based on digital 1 input.
4003
Selector 1 Function to select analog 1 input and setting value based on digital 1 input.
4004
Selector 2 Function to select setting value 1/2 based on digital 1 input.
4005
LPF(Low pass filter) with enable
Value of an analog 1 input is filtered through LPF (time constant U04) when the digital 1 input is "1". When the digital 1 input is "0", the analog 1 input is directly output. (LPF maintains the previous output value. Therefore, when the digital 1 input changes from 0 to 1, the output will be the value with the previous output value added as the initial value of LPF.) (No upper/lower limiter)
4006
Rate limiter with enable
Value of an analog input is limited with change rate specified in functions 1 and 2 when the digital 1 input is "1". When the digital 1 input is "0", the analog 1 input is directly output. When setting the initial value, carry out an operation with the initial value for input 1 and 0 for input 2. Then, reflect the result as the initial value (= previous output value) with 1 applied to input 2. During the initialization or when the CLC terminal is ON, the previous output value is cleared to 0.
5000
Selector 3 Function to select analog 2 input based on
"SO01" to "SO200".
5100
Selector 4 Function to select analog 1 input and "SO01"
to "SO200" based on digital 1 input.
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Block selection
Symbol Function block Description
6001
Reading from function code
Function to read the content of arbitrary function code. Use the 1st function code (such as U04) to specify a function code category, and the 2nd one (such as U05) to specify the last two digits of the function code number. For the function code settings, refer to maintenance manual. Both input1 and input2 are not used. Data formats that can be read correctly are as follows (the values are restricted between -9990 and 9990 and, for [29], 20000 is indicated as 100%): [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [12], [22], [24], [29], [35], [37], [45], [61], [67], [68], [74], [92], and [93]
Data formats other than the above cannot beread correctly. Do not use any other format.
6002
Writing to function code
This function writes the value of input 1 to a function code (U171 to U175) on the volatile memory (RAM) when the input 2 becomes “1:True”. When the input 2 becomes “0:False”, this function stops to write to the function code (U171 to U175) and maintains the previous value. The value of input 1 is stored to the non-volatile memory (EEPROM) when the inverter detects undervoltage. Because the access arbitration from some steps at a time is not possible, only one step is allowed with accessing to the same function code in the customizable function. If the access to the target function code from some steps at a time is executed, the alarm is displayed.
6003
Temporary change of function code
This function reflects the value of the specified function code on the volatile memory (RAM) when the input 2 becomes "0:False". On the other hand when the input 2 does not become "0:False", this function reflects the value of input 1 in the place of the function code.
・For the timer operation, if the processing time is greater than the set value, it operates in a
time corresponding to the processing time by ignoring the setting.
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2.3.3.8. Specifications of Customizable function
Item Modes
Terminal command Digital 2 input Analog 2 input Analog 1 input Digital 1 input
Operation block Logical operation, counter, etc.: 13 types Timer: 5 types
Numerical operation, comparator, limiter, etc.: 25 types
Selector, hold, etc.: 12 types
Output signal Digital 1 output Analog 1 output/ Digital 1 output
Analog 1 output
Maximum number of steps 200 steps
Maximum number of output signals from customizable function
10 outputs
Customizable function processing time
2 ms (max. 10 steps), 5 ms (max. 50 steps), 10 ms (max. 100 steps), 20ms (max. 200 steps) Can be selected with the function codes.
Note Customizable function or their timers are available to be cancelled with external command "CLC" or "CLTC".
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2.3.4. Tace
The trace feature, there are two types.
①Real-time trace :Suitable for monitoring for long hours
②Historical trace :Suitable for monitoring short-period samples
Item Rial-time Historical
Sampling time 20ms ~ 200m 1ms ~ 200ms
Sampling number
60000 point/Ch (The number that can be displayed continuously)
500 point/Ch
Number of display data
Analog:4
Digital:8
Analog:4
Digital:8
If you select four analog Channel, it will not be able to select the digital Channel.
2.3.4.1. Real-time trace
Select from the toolbar of the main window, When clicked [Real-time trace], opens
[Real-time trace] dialog. Also when you click on the Menu | Trace | Real-time trace opens
[Real-time trace] dialog.
The following shows the Real-time trace window.
・Real-time trace works even without trigger setting.
Sub window
・Mitor
・ Graph position
adjustment
Cursor position
Trace operation status display
Trace start/stop (not selectable)
Cursor movement bar
nt bar
Detail setting of each channel
Read waveform data
Trace type display
Save trace data
Waveform monitor hardcopy
Waveform monitor
Cursor A
Cursor B monitor
Waveform screen scroll bar
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2.3.4.2. Historical trace
Select from the toolbar of the main window, When clicked [Historical trace], opens
[Historical trace] dialog. Also when you click on the Menu | Trace | Historical trace opens
[Historical trace] dialog.
The following shows the Historical trace window.
・Historical traces, please be sure to set the trigger.
Refer to trigger setting of analog Channel / digital Channel of "2.3.4.8
Waveform Detail Settings”.
Sub window
・Mitor
・ Graph position
adjustment
Cursor position
Save trace data
Waveform monitor hardcopy
Trace operation status display
Trace start/stop (not selectable)
Cursor movement bar
Waveform monitor
Cursor A
Cursor B
Waveform screen scroll bar
Trace type display
Detail setting of each channel
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2.3.4.3. Monitor Start/Stop
To start monitoring of Real-time trace/Historical trace, click the [START/STOP] button in the
middle of the upper side of the trace screen.
To stop monitoring, click the [START/STOP] button again.
When start the monitor, “display of trace type” flashes in the middle of the upper side of the
trace screen.
,
Also, “display of trace operating state” will change as follows.
⇒ ⇒ ⇒
Display of trace
operating state Description
Stop Stop the trace operations.
Pre Trigger
In trace operations, it is in the state that have taken up the data before
the trigger point.
Caution) When in this state, it does not trigger detection.
Wait Trigger In trace operations, it is in the state waiting for the trigger detection.
Running In trace operation, to detect the trigger, and then displays the data on
the screen.
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2.3.4.4. Save Trace Data
To save each trace data, click [Save] button in the upper center in the trace window or select
[File] -> [Save As…].
When selecting [Save] for the data for the first time, the following dialog will open in the same
manner as when selecting [Save As …]. Select [Save to…] and [File Type], enter the file name
under which the file is saved in [File Name] and then click [Save] to determine the entry.
・Realtime trace data :「*.RT1」
・Historical trace data :「*.HT1」
・Comma delimiter :「*.CSV」
・trace data (Graph image) :「*.JPG」
2.3.4.5. Copy Trace Data Screen
To copy each trace data screen, click [Copy] button in the upper center in the trance screen.
Then, the screen is copied in the clip board. You can paste it onto the target document.
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2.3.4.6. Print Trace Data
To print the trace data, set the trace screen in the active state and select [File] -> [Print]. The
trace data is printed as shown below.
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2.3.4.7. Sub Window
[ 1 ] Cursor
Each box in the cursor sub window shows the channel setting values or status at each cursor
position.
Select cursor display
Vertical: Two cursors (Cursor A, Cursor B, Cursors A and B)
Horizontal: Two cursors (Cursor A, Cursor B, Cursors A and B)
No display
Cursor value monitor
Analog channel: 4 channels
Digital channel: 8 channels
(You can display the hidden portions using the cursor value monitor vertical slide bar.)
Use the scroll bar to move to the waveform screen to be analyzed and click the point to be
observed in the graph. The cursor will move to that position. The cursor movement position is
the sampling point (time point) closest to the clicked point. The trace data of all channels on the
cursor appears in the measurement monitor.
Alternatively, you can move the cursor using the cursor movement bar or by dragging the
mouse.
The cursor keys on the keyboard are also available.
However, while tracing, neither waveform screen nor cursor can be moved.
Cursor values at analog Channel
Settings on cursors
Cursor values at digital Channel
Cursor A Cursor B Cursor value monitor vertical slide bar
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[ 2 ] Adjust graph position
Each box in the cursor sub window shows the channel setting values or status at each cursor
position.
You can use the boxes to adjust the graph position at each channel.
Select Channel
Select the channel at which the graph position is adjusted. Display
Display only the channels with checked mark. Hide the channels without checked mark. Y axis display position
Set the Y axis display position of the selected channel. The upper end comes to 0 point (50 points each at grid). X axis display position
Set the X axis display position of the selected
channel. The leftmost end comes to 0 point (200
points each at grid).
Amplitude
Set the amplitude of the selected channel by magnification (in increments of 0.25).
Change the magnification using 0 point for reference.
As changing the amplitude input value, Scale/DIV value changes in unison and the graph
display also changes according to the Scale/DIV value.
Scale
Set the scale of the selected channel.
Enter the numeric value per DIV. This setting covers the analog setting channels only.
Graph position reset
Reset the display position and amplitude setting of the selected channel to the initial values.
・Y axis display position: Ch1 = 50 and the value increments by +50 for the subsequent
channels.
・X axis display position: Each Channel = 0
・Amplitude: 1.00
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Optimize Y axis graph
Arrange the Y axis display position and scale of the displayed channels without overlapping by
channel. Reset the amplitude setting to the initial value.
・Y axis display position: Ch1=100 and the value increments by +100 for the subsequent
channels.
・Scale: Set the scale value so that the maximum value can be within two grids.
(Minimum unit: 50)
Detect waveform peak
Move Cursor A to the maximum value of the selected channel automatically. If there are two or
more peaks, the cursor moves to the earliest one.
Display range in one DIV
Set the time to be displayed in one waveform monitor screen.
Historical trace:
(100ms,200ms,500ms,1s,2s,5s,10s,20s,30s,1min,5min,10min)
Real-time trace:
(100ms,200ms,500ms,1s,2s,5s,10s,20s,30s,1min,5min,10min,20min,30min,60min)
Color setting
The color setting data is held. When obtaining the waveform, you can change the color setting.
Channel line
Line color and line type of the trace data of the selected channel.
Cursor line A
Select the line color, line type and line thickness of Cursor line A.
Color line B
Select the line color, line type and line thickness of Cursor line B.
Trigger line
Select the line color, line type and line thickness of the trigger line.
Grid line
Select the line color, line type and line thickness of the grid line.
Graph background color setting
Select the waveform monitor background color.
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The settings of the trace line of each CHANNEL are as below:
・Color
・Type of line ・Thickness
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2.3.4.8. Waveform Detail Settings
[ 1 ] Channel configuration
You can set the configuration of analog channels and digital channels to be traced. See [2] to
[5] for detail settings of each channel.
・Target inverter
Select No. of the inverter registered in Connection Setting.
[ 2 ] Ch1 to Ch4 (analog setting)
You can set the analog channels.
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・Filter setting
You can do settings on filters of each channel.
Not used
Select this when no file is used.
Manual filter
Low path filter with filter time constant freely set.
Set the filter time constant using numeric values.
The setting range is from 1 [ms] to 100 [ms].
・Filter time constants, please set the more than twice the sampling time.
・Trigger
Settings for the trigger of each Channel are as follows.
Trigger setting
Select a channel to set the trigger.
Analog channels can be set only one trigger.
Trigger level
Set the amount of data to handle the monitor item selected in
each channel.
Trigger edge
Set the trigger of rising (↑) edge or falling, (↓) edge.
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・Signal selection
The information items of the inverters that can be monitored are as shown below.
Analog channel signal selection items (Real-time trace/Historical trace).
No Item
0 Reference speed (Pew-ramp)
1 Reference speed (Final)
2 Primary frequency
3 Output current
4 Output voltage
5 Detected speed
6 Reference torque
7 Reference torque current (Final)
8 Torque current
9 Reference torque bias (Final)
10 Torque calculation value
11 Input power
12 DC link circuit voltage
13 Inverter internal air temperature
14 Heat sink temperature
15 [12] input voltage
16 [C1] input current
17 [V2] input voltage
18 Electric angle
19 Mechanical angle
20 Detected magnetic pole position
21 Detected speed (p.u.)
22 Output current (Instantaneous value)
23 Torque current (Instantaneous value)
*The trace for customizable logic the number of items increases.
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[ 3 ] Ch1 to Ch8 (digital setting)
You can set the digital channels.
・Trigger
Settings for the trigger of each Channel are as follows.
Trigger setting
Set the Low level, Hi level, the rising (↑) edge and falling (↓) edge.
Digital channels can make more than one trigger setting.
It can be selected in each trigger "OR" or "AND" condition.
*Please refer to the "trigger detection conditions" of "[5] Other
Settings".
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・Signal selection
The information items of the inverters that can be monitored are as shown below.
Signal selection block “Input terminal (X1 – X8, EN, FWD, REV)” items
No Item
0 X1
1 X2
2 X3
3 X4
4 X5
5 X6
6 X7
7 X8
8 EN
9 FWD
10 REV
Signal selection block “Output terminal (Y1 - Y5, 30A/B/C)” items
No Item
0 Y1
1 Y2
2 Y3
3 Y4
4 Y5
5 30A/B/C
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[ 4 ] Chsetting check (analog/digital)
The data set in each channel is listed. To reflect the setting, click OK button. To cancel the
setting, click Cancel button.
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[ 5 ] Other settings (including sampling time setting)
Do the detail settings for the waveform monitor.
・Sampling time setting
Sampling time setting is as shown below.
Sampling time setting Real-time Historical
1ms × ○
2ms × ○
5ms × ○
10ms × ○
20ms ○ ○
30ms ○ ○
50ms ○ ○
100ms ○ ○
200ms ○ ○
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・Pre-trigger position
Set the number of sampling points of data prior to the trigger position.
・Trigger detection conditions
Specify the trigger detection conditions--"OR" or "AND."
Analog:1 channel only
Digital:1 to 8 channel
・Trace start timi setting
Set the schedule to start the trace.
・Tace autosave
Set if you want to save the trace data automatically.
・Save size (Valid only Real-trace)
Split the file if save the real-time trace data automatically.
Set the total file size of the split files.
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2.3.4.9. Combination of a customizable logic functions
Trace monitor is available to select after downloaded the created function setting to the inverter
or if the functions of the inverter are fully consistent with the functions of the software under test.
In customize logic editor screen, then select "Trace monitor select" from the context menu with
right-click.
Save the information of the selected symbol.
Go to the real-time trace, and then import the saved symbol information.
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Next click the "Advanced" button, set number of Channel that to be used, select signal of
Channel (Refer to "2.3.4.8Waveform Detail Settings").
All signals from the customizable logic (digital or analog) can be selected in the "analog
Channel" tab.
In the case of monitoring the digital signal, set "scale" of the "graph position adjustment" tab to
"2".
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2.4. Setup
2.4.1. Communication Setup
Refer to "1.4.4Communication Settings".
2.4.2. Language
Sets the language of the loader. Select the Setup| Language | Japanese or English, then exit
the loader.
You can select "English" and "Japanese" language.
After you have selected a language, exit the loader and restart the loader.
Switches to the selected language when restart the loader.
* If you do not exit the loader and restart the loader, language is not changed.
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2.5. View
Selecting View | Toolbar | Main shows or hides the toolbar.
Selecting View | Status Bar shows or hides the status bar.
2.6. Toolbar
The toolbar, which is usually located at the top of the Loader window, contains program icons
and allows you to access the desired function (program) with a single click.
Toolbar
Status bar
2.7. Status bar
The status bar, which is usually located at the bottom of the Loader window (as shown above),
shows the running status of the currently selected inverter and the program execution status.
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2.8. Window
Specify how to display the Loader windows on the Loader top window. This facility becomes
active only if any window is opened on the top window.
2.8.1. Cascade windows
Selecting Window | Cascade arrange multiple windows, overlapping each other. You can call
an inactive window up by clicking its title bar.
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2.8.2. Tile windows
Selecting Window | Tile tiles multiple windows so that all windows are seen together.
2.8.3. Tile windows vertically
Selecting Window | Tile vertically tiles multiple windows vertically.
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2.8.4. Arrenge icons
Selecting Window | Arrange Icons arranges icons of the active windows or programs at the
bottom of the Loader top window.
2.9. Help
2.9.1. Version Information
Version Information shows the Loader version, copyright.
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Chapter3 Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
3.1. Cannot communicate with inverter (Failed to get
inverter information)
3.1.1. Message Manager not installed correctly
Message Manager is software that manages communication between the PC and inverter.
If Message Manager has not been installed correctly, your PC cannot communicate with the
inverter. The installation state can be checked in the task bar of Windows OS (see the Message
Manager icon sample given below). If no Message Manager icon is displayed in the task bar,
Message Manager has not been installed correctly.
Delete the folder (including its contents) named Fuji Electric Shared in the file path as shown
below, and then Uninstall Loader.
C:¥Program Files¥Common Files¥Fuji Electric Shared
(In the file path shown above, "C" represents the drive letter of the partition or hard disk where
Windows is installed. If Windows is installed on a different drive in your system, replace "C" with
the letter corresponding to that drive.)
・Message Manager icon sample
Click here to show the hidden icon.
There are times when an icon is displayed here.
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3.1.2. USBriver not installed correctly
Refer to "1.3.1.3Installing USB driver".
3.1.3. USB driver has been installed correctly, Loader cannot
communicate
Although the USB driver has been installed correctly, Loader cannot communicate with the
inverter. This problem is considered to be caused by installing the USB driver when Message
Manager is running.
In this case, Message Manager is no longer able to recognize the USB driver, so it is necessary
to quit both Loader and Message Manager and then start Loader again.
・Quitting Message Manager
Click this to display the hidden icons as shown below.
Right-click this icon to display Exit MessageManager, then click it. The confirmation window
appears. Click Yes to quit Message Manager.
There are times when an icon is displayed here.
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3.1.4. USB communication impossible after the PC has gone
standby or to sleep
If Windows 7 or Windows Vista goes standby or to sleep, Loader cannot recognize the USB
driver so that it cannot communication with the inverter. Follow the instructions given below.
[ 1 ] Windows 7
Turn the PC power OFF and ON, then restart Loader.
Note: Unplugging and plugging the USB connector cannot enable the OS to recognize the USB
driver again.
Please cancel the standby (sleep) state.
Open the Control Panel | System and Security | Power Options | Edit plan settings,
please set the “Put the computer to sleep” to "No".
[ 2 ] Windows Vista
Unplug and plug the USB connector, then restart Loader.
Note: Unplugging and plugging the USB connector enables the OS to recognize the USB driver
again.
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Chapter4 Specifications
Item Specifications Remarks
Name of software FRENIC Loader
Supported inverter FRENIC-Lift LM2 series
No. of supported
inverters
For USB connection: Only one inverter
For RS-485 connection: Up to 31 inverters
Recommended cable
RS-485 : Shielded twisted pair cable for
long distance transmission
USB : TP-E1U (option)
USB cable (mini B connecter)
RS-485 :
Refer to “1.2.2Configuring
an RS-485 communications
network"
USB :
Refer to “1.2.3Configuring
USB network"
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OS Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Memory 1GB or more RAM 2GB or more is
recommended
Hard disk 160MB or more free space
COM port RS-232C or USB
Conversion to RS-485
communications required to
connect inverters
Monitor resolution 800 × 600 or higher XGA (1024 × 768)/32-bit
color is recommended
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COM port COM1 to COM255 PC COM ports assigned to
Loader
Transmission rates
USB connection : Fixed at 12 Mbps
RS-485 connection :
38400, 19200, 9600, 4800 and 2400 bps
38400bps or more is
recommended.
Character length 8 bits Prefixed
Stop bit length 1 bit Prefixed
Parity Even Prefixed
No. of retries None or 1 to 3 to 10
No. of retry times before
detecting communications
error
Timeout setting 100ms, 300ms, 500ms, 1.0s to 1.9s, 2.0
to 9.0s, 10.0 to 60.0s
MEMO
Inverter Support Software
FRENIC Loader
Instruction Manual
First Edition November 2015
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
The purpose of this manual is to provide an operation guide to FRENIC Loader for the FRENIC series of
inverters. Please feel free to send your comments regarding any errors or omissions you may have found,
or any suggestions you may have for generally improving the manual.
In no event will Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. be liable for any direct or indirect damage resulting from the
application of the information in this manual.
Fuji Electric Co., Ltd.
Gate City Ohsaki, East Tower, 11-2, Osaki 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0032, Japan
URL http://www.fujielectric.co.jp/
2015-11