NX User Manual

AT LEAST THE 10 FOLLOWING STEPS OF THE START-UP QUICK GUIDE MUST BE PERFORMED
DURING THE INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.
IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
Start-up Quick Guide
1. Check that the delivery corresponds to your order, see Chapter 3.
2. Before taking any commissioning actions read carefully the safety instructions in Chapter
1.
3. Before the mechanical installation, check the minimum clearances around the unit and
check the ambient conditions in Chapter 5.
4. Check the size of the motor cable, mains cable, mains fuses and check the cable
connections, read Chapters 6.1.1.1 to 6.1.1.5.
5. Follow the installation instructions, see Chapter 6.1.2.
6. Control cable sizes and the grounding system are explained in Chapter 6.2.1.
7. If the Start-Up wizard is active, select the language of the keypad and the application you
want to use and confirm by pressing the Enter button. If the Start-Up wizard is not active,
follow the instructions 7a and 7b.
7a. Select the language of the keypad from the Menu M6, page 6.1. Instructions on using
the keypad are given in Chapter 7.
7b. Select the application you want to use from the Menu M6, page 6.2. Instructions on
using the keypad are given in Chapter 7.
8. All parameters have factory default values. In order to ensure proper operation, check the
rating plate data for the values below and the corresponding parameters of parameter
group G2.1.
• nominal voltage of the motor

• nominal frequency of the motor
• nominal speed of the motor
• nominal current of the motor
• motor cosϕ
All parameters are explained in the All in One Application Manual.
9. Follow the commissioning instructions, see Chapter 8.
10. The Vacon NX_ Frequency Converter is now ready for use.
Vacon Plc is not responsible for the use of the frequency converters
against the instructions.
CONTENTS
VACON NX USER’S MANUAL
INDEX
1 SAFETY
2 EU DIRECTIVE
3 RECEIPT OF DELIVERY
4 TECHNICAL DATA
5 INSTALLATION
6 CABLING AND CONNECTIONS
7 CONTROL KEYPAD
8 COMMISSIONING
9 FAULT TRACING
VACON NX APPLICATION MANUAL
1 BASIC APPLICATION
2 STANDARD APPLICATION
3 LOCAL/REMOTE CONTROL APPLICATION
4 MULTI-STEP SPEED CONTROL APPLICATION
5 PID CONTROL APPLICATION
6 MULTI-PURPOSE CONTROL APPLICATION
7 PUMP AND FAN CONTROL APPLICATION
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ABOUT THE VACON NX USER'S MANUAL

AND THE "All in One" APPLICATION MANUAL
Congratulations for choosing the Smooth Control provided by Vacon NX Frequency Converters!
The User's Manual will provide you with the necessary information about the installation,
commissioning and operation of Vacon NX Frequency Converters. We recommend that you
carefully study these instructions before powering up the frequency converter for the first time.
In the All in One Application Manual you will find information about the different applications
included in the All in One Application Package. Should these applications not meet the
requirements of your process please contact the manufacturer for information on special
applications.
This manual is available in both paper and electronic editions. We recommend you to use the
electronic version if possible. If you have the electronic version at your disposal you will be able
to benefit from the following features:
The manual contains several links and cross-references to other locations in the manual which makes
it easier for the reader to move around in the manual, to check and find things faster.
The manual also contains hyperlinks to web pages. To visit these web pages through the links you
must have an internet browser installed on your computer.
NOTE: You will not be able to edit the Microsoft Word version of the manual without a valid
password. Open the manual file as a read-only version.
Vacon Oyj Telephone: +358-201-2121 Fax: +358-201-212 205

24-hour support: +358-40-8371 150 Email: vacon@vacon.com
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Vacon NX User's Manual
Index
1. SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 7
1.1 WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................7
1.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................7
1.3 EARTHING AND EARTH FAULT PROTECTION ..........................................................................................8
1.4 RUNNING THE MOTOR ...................................................................................................................8
2. EU DIRECTIVE ................................................................................................. 9
2.1 CE MARKING ..............................................................................................................................9
2.2 EMC DIRECTIVE ............................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 General .................................................................................................................................9
2.2.2 Technical criteria.....................................................................................................................9
2.2.3 Vacon frequency converter EMC classification ............................................................................9
2.2.4 Manufacturer's declaration of conformity .................................................................................10
3. RECEIPT OF DELIVERY ................................................................................... 14
3.1 TYPE DESIGNATION CODES ...........................................................................................................14
3.1.1 FR4 to FR9............................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 FR10....................................................................................................................................15
3.2 STORAGE..................................................................................................................................15
3.3 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................15
3.4 WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................................16
4. TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................................................... 17
4.1 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................17
4.2 POWER RATINGS ........................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Vacon NX5 – Mains voltage 380—500 V ...............................................................................19
4.3 TECHNICAL DATA ........................................................................................................................22
5. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 24
5.1 MOUNTING ..............................................................................................................................24
5.2 COOLING .................................................................................................................................34
5.2.1 Frames FR4 to FR9 ................................................................................................................34
5.2.2 Frame FR10..........................................................................................................................35
5.3 POWER LOSS .............................................................................................................................36
5.3.1 Power loss as function of switching frequency...........................................................................36
5.4 CHANGING THE EMC PROTECTION CLASS .......................................................................................39
6. CABLING AND CONNECTIONS...................................................................... 41
6.1 POWER UNIT .............................................................................................................................41
6.1.1 Power connections.................................................................................................................44
6.1.1.1 Mains and motor cables .....................................................................................................44
6.1.1.2 DC supply and brake resistor cables ....................................................................................45

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6.1.1.3 Control cable.....................................................................................................................45

6.1.1.4 Cable and fuse sizes, NX_2 and NX_5 ................................................................................45
6.1.1.5 Cable and fuse sizes, NX_6 ................................................................................................46
6.1.2 Installation instructions ...........................................................................................................48
6.1.2.1 Stripping lengths of motor and mains cables .........................................................................50
6.1.2.2 Vacon NX frames and installation of cables ..........................................................................51
6.1.3 Cable installation and the UL standards ...................................................................................59
6.1.4 Cable and motor insulation checks ..........................................................................................59
6.2 CONTROL UNIT ..........................................................................................................................60
6.2.1 Control connections ...............................................................................................................61
6.2.1.1 Control cables ...................................................................................................................62
6.2.1.2 Galvanic isolation barriers ..................................................................................................62
6.2.2 Control terminal signals .........................................................................................................63
6.2.2.1 Digital input signal inversions ..............................................................................................64
6.2.2.2 Jumper selections on the NXOPTA1 basic board....................................................................65
7. CONTROL KEYPAD ....................................................................................... 67
7.1 INDICATIONS ON THE KEYPAD DISPLAY ............................................................................................67
7.1.1 Drive status indications ..........................................................................................................67
7.1.2 Control place indications .......................................................................................................68
7.1.3 Status LEDs (green – green – red) ............................................................................................68
7.1.4 Text lines ..............................................................................................................................69
7.2 KEYPAD PUSH-BUTTONS ................................................................................................................70
7.2.1 Button descriptions ................................................................................................................70
7.3 NAVIGATION ON THE CONTROL KEYPAD ..........................................................................................71
7.3.1 Monitoring menu (M1) ...........................................................................................................73
7.3.2 Parameter menu (M2) ............................................................................................................74
7.3.3 Keypad control menu (M3) .....................................................................................................76
7.3.3.1 Selection of control place ....................................................................................................76
7.3.3.2 Keypad reference...............................................................................................................77
7.3.3.3 Keypad direction................................................................................................................77
7.3.3.4 Stop button activated ..........................................................................................................77
7.3.4 Active faults menu (M4) .........................................................................................................78
7.3.4.1 Fault types .........................................................................................................................79
7.3.4.2 Fault codes ........................................................................................................................80
7.3.4.3 Fault time data record.........................................................................................................83
7.3.5 Fault history menu (M5)..........................................................................................................84
7.3.6 System menu (M6).................................................................................................................85
7.3.6.1 Language selection.............................................................................................................88
7.3.6.2 Application selection ..........................................................................................................88
7.3.6.3 Copy parameters ...............................................................................................................89
7.3.6.4 Parameter comparison ........................................................................................................91
7.3.6.5 Security.............................................................................................................................92
7.3.6.6 Keypad settings..................................................................................................................94
7.3.6.7 Hardware settings ..............................................................................................................95
7.3.6.8 System info........................................................................................................................98
7.3.7 Expander board menu (M7) .................................................................................................101
7.4 FURTHER KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................102

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8. COMMISSIONING ...................................................................................... 103

8.1 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................................103
8.2 COMMISSIONING OF THE FREQUENCY CONVERTER ..........................................................................103
9. FAULT TRACING ......................................................................................... 106

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1. SAFETY
ONLY A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN MAY CARRY OUT

THE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1.1 Warnings
The components of the power unit of the frequency converter are live
1 when Vacon NX is connected to mains potential. Coming into contact
with this voltage is extremely dangerous and may cause
death or severe injury. The control unit is isolated from the potential.
The motor terminals U, V, W and the DC-link/brake resistor terminals –/+
2 are live when Vacon NX is connected to mains, even if the motor is
not running.
The control I/O-terminals are isolated from the mains potential. However,
3 the relay outputs and other I/O-terminals may have a dangerous control
WARNING
voltage present even when Vacon NX is disconnected from mains.
The frequency converter has a large capacitive leakage current.
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If the frequency converter is used as a part of a machine, the machine
5 manufacturer is responsible for providing the machine with a main switch
(EN 60204-1).
Only spare parts delivered by Vacon can be used.
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1.2 Safety instructions
The Vacon NX frequency converter is meant for fixed installations only.
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Do not perform any measurements when the frequency converter is
2 connected to the mains.
After disconnecting the frequency converter from the mains, wait until the
3 fan stops and the indicators on the keypad go out (if no keypad is
attached see the indicators on the cover). Wait 5 more minutes before
doing any work on Vacon NX connections. Do not even open the cover
before this time has expired.
Do not perform any voltage withstand tests on any part of Vacon NX.
4 There is a certain procedure according to which the tests shall be
performed. Ignoring this procedure may result in damaged product.
Prior to measurements on the motor or the motor cable, disconnect the
5 motor cable from the frequency converter.
Do not touch the IC-circuits on the circuit boards. Static voltage discharge
6 may damage the components.
Before connecting the frequency converter to mains make sure that the
7 Vacon NX front and cable covers are closed.

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1.3 Earthing and earth fault protection

The Vacon NX frequency converter must always be earthed with an earthing conductor connected
to the earthing terminal .
The earth fault protection inside the frequency converter protects only the converter itself against
earth faults in the motor or the motor cable.
Due to the high capacitive currents present in the frequency converter, fault current protective
switches may not function properly. If fault current protective switches are used they must be tested
with the drive with earth fault currents that are possible to arise in fault situations.
1.4 Running the motor

Warning symbols
For your own safety, please pay special attention to the instructions marked with the following
symbols:
= Dangerous voltage
= General warning
WARNING
= Hot surface – Risk of burn

HOT SURFACE
MOTOR RUN CHECK LIST

Before starting the motor, check that the motor is mounted properly
1 and ensure that the machine connected to the motor allows the
motor to be started.
Set the maximum motor speed (frequency) according to the motor
2 and the machine connected to it.
Before reversing the motor shaft rotation direction make sure that this
WARNING 3 can be done safely.
Make sure that no power correction capacitors are connected to the
4 motor cable.
Make sure that the motor terminals are not connected to mains
5 potential.

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2. EU DIRECTIVE
2.1 CE marking
The CE marking on the product guarantees the free movement of the product within the EEA
(European Economic Area). It also guarantees that the product meets the various requirements
placed upon it (such as the EMC Directive and possibly other directives according to the so-called
new procedure).
Vacon NX frequency converters carry the CE label as a proof of compliance with the Low Voltage
Directive (LVD) and the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC). The company SGS FIMKO has acted
as the Competent Body.
2.2 EMC directive

2.2.1 General
The EMC Directive provides that the electrical apparatus must not excessively disturb the
environment it is used in, and, on the other hand, it shall have an adequate level of immunity
toward other disturbances from the same environment.
The compliance of Vacon NX frequency converters with the EMC directive is verified with Technical
Construction Files (TCF) checked and approved by SGS FIMKO, which is a Competent Body. The
Technical Construction Files are used to authenticate the comformity of Vacon frequency converters
with the Directive because such a large-sized product family is impossible to be tested in a
laboratory environment and because the combinations of installation vary greatly.
2.2.2 Technical criteria

Our basic idea was to develop a range of frequency converters offering the best possible usability
and cost-efficiency. EMC compliance was a major consideration from the outset of the design.
Vacon NX frequency converters are marketed throughout the world, a fact which makes the EMC
requirements of customers different. As far as the immunity is concerned, all Vacon NX frequency
converters are designed to fulfil even the strictest requirements, while as regards the emission level,
the customer may want to upgrade Vacon's already high ability to filter electro-magnetic
disturbances.
2.2.3 Vacon frequency converter EMC classification

Vacon NX frequency converters are divided into four classes according to the level of
electromagnetic disturbances emitted. There is no difference in the functions or the control
electronics between these classes but their EMC properties vary as follows:

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Class H:
Vacon NX_5 frequency converters (FR4 to FR9) and NX_2 frequency converters (FR4 to FR6) have
been designed to fulfil the requirements of the product standard EN 61800-3+A11 for
the 1st environment restricted distribution and the 2nd environment.
The emission levels correspond to the requirements of EN 61000-6-4.
Class L (NX_5, FR10 and NX_6 FR6 to FR10 only):

Provides filtering for the 2nd environment, restricted distribution according to EN 61800-3+A11
(IEC 1800-3).
Class T:
The T-class converters have a small earth current and can be used with IT supplies only. If they are
used with other supplies no EMC requirements are complied with.
Class N:
The drives of this class do not provide EMC emission protection. This kind of drives are mounted in
enclosures.
All Vacon NX frequency converters fulfil all EMC immunity requirements

(standards EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61800-3+A11).
Warning: This is a product of the restricted sales distribution class according to IEC 61800-3.
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Note: For changing the EMC protection class of your Vacon NX frequency converter from class H
to class T, please refer to the instructions given in Chapter 5.4.
2.2.4 Manufacturer's declaration of conformity

The following pages present the photocopies of the Manufacturer's Declarations of Conformity
assuring the compliance of Vacon frequency converters with the EMC-directives.

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EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We
Manufacturer's name: Vacon Oyj
Manufacturer's address: P.O.Box 25
Runsorintie 7
FIN-65381 Vaasa
Finland
hereby declare that the product
Product name: Vacon NXS/P Frequency converter

Model designation: Vacon NXS/P 0003 5…. to 0520 5….
has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following

standards:
Safety: EN50178 (1997), EN60204-1 (1996)

EN 60950 (3rd edition 2000, as relevant)
EMC: EN61800-3 (1996)+A11(2000), EN
61000-6-2 (1999), EN 61000-6-4 (2001)
and conforms to the relevant safety provisions of the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) as amended by the Directive (93/68/EEC) and EMC Directive
89/336/EEC.
It is ensured through internal measures and quality control that the product
conforms at all times to the requirements of the current Directive and the relevant
standards.
In Vaasa, 5th of May, 2003

Vesa Laisi
President
The year the CE marking was affixed: 2002

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We
Runsorintie 7
FIN-65381 Vaasa
Finland

standards:
Safety: EN50178 (1997), EN60204-1 (1996)

EMC: EN61800-3 (1996)+A11(2000), EN
61000-6-2 (1999), EN 61000-6-4 (2001)
89/336/EEC.
standards.
In Vaasa, 17th of November, 2003

Vesa Laisi
President

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We
Runsorintie 7
FIN-65381 Vaasa
Finland

standards:
Safety: EN50178 (1997), EN60204-1 (1996)

EMC: EN61800-3 (1996)+A11(2000), EN
61000-6-2 (1999), EN 61000-6-4 (2001)
89/336/EEC.
standards.
In Vaasa, 10th of November, 2003

Vesa Laisi
President

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3. RECEIPT OF DELIVERY
Vacon NX frequency converters have undergone scrupulous tests and quality checks at the factory
before they are delivered to the customer. However, after unpacking the product, check that no
signs of transport damages are to be found on the product and that the delivery is complete
(compare the type designation of the product to the code below, Figure 3-1.
Should the drive have been damaged during the shipping, please contact primarily the cargo
insurance company or the carrier.
If the delivery does not correspond to your order, contact the supplier immediately.
In the small plastic bag included in the delivery you will find a silver Drive modified sticker. The
purpose of the sticker is to notify the service personnel about the modifications made in the
frequency converter. Attach the sticker on the side of the frequency converter to avoid losing it.
Should the frequency converter be later modified (option board added, IP or EMC protection level
changed), mark the change in the sticker.
3.1 Type designation codes

3.1.1 FR4 to FR9
NXS 0000 5 A 2 H 1 SSV A1A20000C3

Option boards; each slot is represented by two characters where:
A = basic I/O board, B = expander I/O board,
C = fieldbus board, D = special board
Hardware modifications; Supply - Mounting - Boards
SSS = 6-pulse connection; air-cooled; standard board (FR4 to FR8)
SSV = 6-pulse connection; air-cooled; varnished board
BSS = Additional DC-connection; air-cooled; standard board (>FR7)
BSV = Additional DC-connection; air-cooled; varnished board (>FR7)
SSF = 6-pulse connection; air-cooled; standard board (FR9)
SSG = 6-pulse connection; air-cooled; varnished board (FR9)
BSF = Additional DC-connection; air-cooled; standard board (FR9)
BSG = Additional DC-connection; air-cooled; varnished board (FR9)
Brake chopper
0 = no brake chopper
1 = internal brake chopper
2 = internal brake chopper and resistor
EMC emission level:
H = fulfils standard EN61800-3+A11, 1st environment
restricted distribution, 2nd environment
L = fulfils standard EN61800-3+A11, 2nd environment, restr. distr.
T = fulfils standard EN61800-3 for IT networks
N = No EMC emission protection
Enclosure class:
0 = IP00 (FR9 only), 2 = IP21 (Nema 1), 5 = IP54 (Nema 12)
Control keypad:
A = standard (alpha-numeric)
B = no local control keypad
F = dummy keypad
G = graphic display
Nominal mains voltage (3-phase):
2 = 208–240Vac, 5 = 380–500Vac, 6 = 525–690Vac (All 3-phase)
Nominal current (low overload)
0007 = 7 A, 0022 = 22 A, 0205 = 205 A etc.
Product range: NXS = standard, NXP = high-performance
Figure 3-1. Vacon NX type designation code, frames FR4 to FR9

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3.1.2 FR10
NXP 0000 5 A 3 L 0 SSG A1A20000C3

Option boards; each slot is represented by two characters where:
A = basic I/O board, B = expander I/O board,
C = fieldbus board, D = special board
Hardware modifications; Supply - Mounting - Boards
SSF = 6-pulse connection; air-cooled; standard board
SSG = 6-pulse connection; air-cooled; varnished board
BSF = Additional DC-connection; air-cooled; standard board (IP00 only)
BSG = Additional DC-connection; air-cooled; varnished board (IP00 only)
OSG = OESA switch fuse; air-cooled; varnished board (IP21 only)
NSF = No choke; air-cooled; standard board (IP00 only)
Brake chopper
0 = No brake chopper, 1 = Equipped with brake chopper
EMC emission level:
L = fulfils standard EN61800-3+A11, 2nd environment
restricted distribution
T = For IT networks
N = No EMC emission protection
Enclosure class:
0 = IP00 (module only), 3 = IP21/Nema 1 (cabinet-mounted)
Control keypad:
A = standard (alpha-numeric)
B = no local control keypad
F = dummy keypad
G = graphic display
Nominal mains voltage (3-phase):
5 = 380–500Vac, 6 = 525–690Vac
Nominal current (low overload)
e.g. 0460 = 460A etc.
Product range: NXP = high-performance
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Figure 3-2. Vacon NX type designation code, frame FR10
Note: Ask factory for other possible installation combinations.
3.2 Storage
If the frequency converter is to be kept in store before use make sure that the ambient conditions are
acceptable:
Storing temperature –40…+70°C
Relative humidity <95%, no condensation
3.3 Maintenance
In normal conditions, Vacon NX frequency converters are maintenance-free. However, we recom-
mend to clean the heatsink with compressed air whenever necessary.
The cooling fan can easily be changed if necessary.
It may also be necessary to check the tightening torques of terminals at certain intervals.

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3.4 Warranty
Only manufacturing defects are covered by the warranty. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for damages caused during or resulting from transport, receipt of the delivery,
installation, commissioning or use.
The manufacturer shall in no event and under no circumstances be held responsible for damages
and failures resulting from misuse, wrong installation, unacceptable ambient temperature, dust,
corrosive substances or operation outside the rated specifications.
Neither can the manufacturer be held responsible for consequential damages.
The Manufacturer's time of warranty is 18 months from the delivery or 12 months from the
commissioning whichever expires first (General Conditions NL92/Orgalime S92).
The local distributor may grant a warranty time different from the above. This warranty time shall be
specified in the distributor's sales and warranty terms. Vacon assumes no responsibility for any
other warranties than that granted by Vacon itself.
In all matters concerning the warranty, please contact first your distributor.

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4. TECHNICAL DATA
4.1 Introduction
Figure 4-1 presents the block diagram of the Vacon NX frequency converter. The frequency
converter mechanically consists of two units, the Power Unit and the Control Unit. Pictures of the
mechanical assemblage on pages 51 to 58.
The three-phase AC-choke (1) at the mains end together with the DC-link capacitor (2) form an LC-
filter, which, again, together with the diode bridge produce the DC-voltage supply to the IGBT
Inverter Bridge (3) block. The AC-choke also functions as a filter against High Frequency
disturbances from the mains as well as against those caused by the frequency converter to the
mains. It, in addition, enhances the waveform of the input current to the frequency converter. The
entire power drawn by the frequency converter from the mains is active power.
The IGBT Inverter Bridge produces a symmetrical, 3-phase PWM-modulated AC-voltage to the
motor.
The Motor and Application Control Block is based on microprocessor software. The microprocessor
controls the motor basing on the information it receives through measurements, parameter settings,
control I/O and control keypad. The motor and application control block controls the motor control
ASIC which, in turn, calculates the IGBT positions. Gate drivers amplify these signals for driving the
IGBT inverter bridge.
Brake resistor*
Power
module
Brake 3)
1) Chopper*
IGBT
Mains Integrated input module Rectifier Inverter Current Motor
Sensors
L1
3~ = U Output
L2
2) V EMC-
L3 =
Charg.res. 3~ W filter
Fan
Power Measure-
Supply ments
Voltage
Gate Sensors
Drivers NXP
Control
Keypad
Motor and Motor
Application Control
Control ASIC
Control
module
Control Control Control Control Control

I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O
*The brake resistor can be installed internally in classes FR4 to FR6 (NX_2 and NX_5). In all other
frames of voltage classes NX_2 and NX_5, as well as in all frames of all other voltage classes, the
brake resistor is available as option and installed externally.
Brake chopper belongs to the standard equipment in classes FR4 to FR6, while in greater classes
(FR7 to FR9) it is optional.
Figure 4-1. Vacon NX block diagram

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The control keypad constitutes a link between the user and the frequency converter. The control
keypad is used for parameter setting, reading status data and giving control commands. It is
detachable and can be operated externally and connected via a cable to the frequency converter.
Instead of the control keypad, also a PC can be used to control the frequency converter if connected
through a similar cable.
You can have your frequency converter equipped with a control I/O board which is either isolated
(NXOPTA8) or not isolated (NXOPTA1) from the ground.
The basic control interface and the parameters (the Basic Application) are easy to use. If a more
versatile interface or parameters are required, a more suitable application can be chosen from the
"All in One+" Application Package. See the "All in One+" Application Manual for more
information on the different applications.
A brake resistor is available as internal option for frames FR4 to FR6 of voltage classes NX_2 and
NX_5. In all other frames of voltage classes NX_2 and NX_5, as well as in all frames of all other
voltage classes, the brake resistor is available as option and installed externally.
Optional I/O expander boards that increase the number of inputs and outputs to be used are also
available. For closer information, contact the Manufacturer or your local distributor (see back
cover).
The input and output EMC filters have no influence on the basic functions of the frequency converter.
They are, however, necessary for the fulfilment of the EMC directives.

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4.2 Power ratings

4.2.1 Vacon NX5 – Mains voltage 380—500 V
High overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, 150% overloadability, 1 min/10 min
Following continuous operation at rated output current, 150 % rated output current (IH)
for 1 min, followed by a period of load current less than rated current, and of such
duration that the r.m.s output current, over the duty cycle, does not exceed rated output
current (IH)
Low overload = Max current IS, 2 sec/20 sec, 110% overloadability, 1 min/10 min
Following continuous operation at rated output current, 110% rated output current (IL) for
1 min, followed by a period of load current less than rated current, and of such duration
that the r.m.s output current, over the duty cycle, does not exceed rated output current (IL)
All sizes up to and including FR9 available with IP21 enclosure and IP54 as option. For FR10,
see Figure 3-2.
Mains voltage 380-500 V, 50/60 Hz, 3~

Frequency Loadability Motor shaft power
converter Low High 380V supply 500V supply
type Dimensions and weight
Rated 10% Rated 50% Max 10% 50% 10% 50% Frame
continuous overload continuous overload current overload overload overload overload WxHxD/kg
current IL current current IH current IS 40°C 50°C 40°C 50°C
(A) (A) (A) (A) P(kW) P(kW) P(kW) P(kW)
0003 NX5 3,3 3.6 2.2 3.3 4,4 1,1 0,75 1,5 1,1 FR4 128x292x190/5
0004 NX5 4,3 4.7 3,3 5 6,2 1,5 1,1 2,2 1,5 FR4 128x292x190/5
0005 NX5 5,6 6.2 4,3 6,5 8,6 2,2 1,5 3 2,2 FR4 128x292x190/5
0007 NX5 7,6 8,4 5,6 8,4 10,8 3 2,2 4 3 FR4 128x292x190/5
0009 NX5 9 9,9 7,6 11,4 14 4 3 5,5 4 FR4 128x292x190/5
0012 NX5 12 13.2 9 13,5 18 5,5 4 7,5 5,5 FR4 128x292x190/5
0016 NX5 16 17.6 12 18 24 7,5 5,5 11 7,5 FR5 144x391x214/8,1
0022 NX5 23 25.3 16 24 32 11 7,5 15 11 FR5 144x391x214/8,1
0031 NX5 31 34 23 35 46 15 11 18,5 15 FR5 144x391x214/8,1
0038 NX5 38 42 31 47 62 18,5 15 22 18,5 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0045 NX5 46 51 38 57 76 22 18,5 30 22 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0061 NX5 61 67 46 69 92 30 22 37 30 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0072 NX5 72 79 61 92 122 37 30 45 37 FR7 237x591x257/35
0087 NX5 87 96 72 108 144 45 37 55 45 FR7 237x591x257/35
0105 NX5 105 116 87 131 174 55 45 75 55 FR7 237x591x257/35
0140 NX5 140 154 105 158 210 75 55 90 75 FR8 285x721x288/58
0168 NX5 170 187 140 210 280 90 75 110 90 FR8 285x721x288/58
0205 NX5 205 226 170 255 336 110 90 132 110 FR8 285x721x288/58
0261 NX5 261 287 205 308 349 132 110 160 132 FR9 480x1150x362/146
0300 NX5 300 330 245 368 444 160 132 200 160 FR9 480x1150x362/146
0385 NX5 385 424 300 450 540 200 160 250 200 FR10 600x2275x600/250
0460 NX5 460 506 385 578 693 250 200 315 250 FR10 600x2275x600/250
0520 NX5 520 572 460 690 828 250 250 355 315 FR10 600x2275x600/250
Table 4-1. Power ratings and dimensions of Vacon NX, supply voltage 380—500V.
Note: The rated currents in given ambient temperatures are achieved only when the switching frequency is
equal to or less than the factory default.

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current (IH)
All sizes up to and including FR9 available with IP21 enclosure and IP54 as option. For FR10,
see Figure 3-2.

converter Low High 690V supply 575V supply Dimensions and
type Rated 10% Rated 50% Max 10% 50% 10% 50% Frame weight
continuous overload continuous overload current overload overload overload overload WxHxD/kg
(A) (A) (A) (A) P(kW) P(kW) P(hp) P(hp)
0004 NX6 4,5 5 3,2 5 6,7 3 2,2 3 2 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0005 NX6 5,5 6,1 4,5 6,8 9 4 3 3 3 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0007 NX6 7,5 8,3 5,5 8,3 11 5,5 4 5 3 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0010 NX6 10 11 7,5 11,3 15 7,5 5,5 7,5 5 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0013 NX6 13,5 14,9 10 15 20 11 7,5 11 7,5 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0018 NX6 18 19,8 13,5 20,3 27 15 11 15 11 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0022 NX6 22 24,2 18 27 36 18,5 15 20 15 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0027 NX6 27 29,7 22 33 44 22 18,5 25 20 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0034 NX6 34 37 27 41 54 30 22 30 25 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0041 NX6 41 45 34 51 68 37,5 30 40 30 FR7 237x591x257/35
0052 NX6 52 57 41 62 82 45 37,5 50 40 FR7 237x591x257/35
0062 NX6 62 68 52 78 104 55 45 60 50 FR8 285x721x288/58
0080 NX6 80 88 62 93 124 75 55 75 60 FR8 285x721x288/58
0100 NX6 100 110 80 120 160 90 75 100 75 FR8 285x721x288/58
0144 NX6 144 158 125 188 213 132 110 150 125 FR9 480x1150x362/146
0170 NX6 170 187 144 216 245 160 132 150 150 FR9 480x1150x362/146
0208 NX6 208 229 170 255 289 200 160 200 150 FR9 480x1150x362/146
0261 NX6 261 287 208 312 375 250 200 250 200 FR10 600x2275x600/250
0325 NX6 325 358 261 392 470 315 250 300 250 FR10 600x2275x600/250
0385 NX6 385 424 325 488 585 355 315 400 300 FR10 600x2275x600/250
0416 NX6 416 458 325 488 585 400 315 450 300 FR10 600x2275x600/250

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current (IH)
All sizes available with IP21 enclosure and IP54 as option.

converter Low High 230V supply 208-240V
type Dimensions and
supply
Frame weight
Rated 10% Rated 50% Max 10% 50% 10% 50%
continuous overload continuous overload current overload overload overload overload
WxHxD/kg
(A) (A) (A) (A) P(kW) P(kW) P(kW) P(kW)
0003 NX2 3,7 4.1 2.4 3.6 4,8 0,55 - 0,75 . FR4 128x292x190/5
0004 NX2 4,8 5.3 3.7 5.6 7,4 0,75 0,55 1 0,75 FR4 128x292x190/5
0007 NX2 6,6 7.3 4,8 7.2 9,6 1,1 0,75 1,5 1 FR4 128x292x190/5
0008 NX2 7,8 8.6 6,6 9.9 13,2 1,5 1,1 2 1,5 FR4 128x292x190/5
0011 NX2 11 12.1 7,8 11.7 15,6 2,2 1,5 3 2 FR4 128x292x190/5
0012 NX2 12,5 13.8 11 16.5 22 3 2,2 - 3 FR4 128x292x190/5
0017 NX2 17,5 19.3 12,5 18.8 25 4 3 5 - FR5 144x391x214/8,1
0025 NX2 25 27.5 17,5 26.3 35 5,5 4 7,5 5 FR5 144x391x214/8,1
0032 NX2 31 34.1 25 37.5 50 7,5 5,5 10 7,5 FR5 144x391x214/8,1
0048 NX2 48 52.8 31 46.5 62 11 7,5 15 10 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0061 NX2 61 67.1 48 72 96 15 11 20 15 FR6 195x519x237/18,5
0075 NX2 75 82.5 61 91.5 122 22 15 25 20 FR7 237x591x257/35
0088 NX2 88 96.8 75 112.5 150 22 22 30 25 FR7 237x591x257/35
0114 NX2 114 125.4 88 132 176 30 22 40 30 FR7 237x591x257/35

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4.3 Technical data

Mains Input voltage Uin 208…240V; 380…500V; 525…690V; –15%…+10%
connection Input frequency 45…66 Hz
Connection to mains Once per minute or less (normal case)
Starting delay 2 s (FR4 to FR8); 5 s (FR9 and greater)
Motor Output voltage 0—Uin
connection Continuous output current IH: Ambient temperature max. +50°C,
overload 1.5 x IH (1 min./10 min.)
IL: Ambient temperature max. +40°C,
overload 1.1 x IL (1 min./10 min.)
Starting torque IS for two seconds, torque motor dependent
Peak current IS for 2 s every 20 s
Output frequency 0…320 Hz (NXS); 7200 Hz (Special)
Frequency resolution 0.01 Hz (NXS); Application dependent (NXP)
Control Control method Frequency control U/f
characteristics Open Loop Sensorless Vector Control
Closed Loop Frequency Control
Closed Loop Vector Control (NXP only)
Switching frequency NX_2/ Up to and including NX_0061:
(see parameter 2.6.9) NX_5: 1…16 kHz; Factory default 10 kHz
From NX_0072:
1…10 kHz; Factory default 3.6 kHz
NX_6: 1…6 kHz; Factory default 1.5 kHz
Frequency reference
Analogue input Resolution 0.1% (10-bit), accuracy ±1%
Panel reference Resolution 0.01 Hz
Field weakening point 30…320 Hz
Acceleration time 0…3000 sec
Deceleration time 0…3000 sec
Braking torque DC brake: 30% * TN (without brake option)
Ambient Ambient operating –10°C (no frost)…+50°C: IH (FR10 max ambient +40ºC)
conditions temperature –10°C (no frost)…+40°C: IL
Storage temperature –40°C…+70°C
Relative humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing, non-corrosive,
no dripping water
Air quality:
- chemical vapours IEC 721-3-3, unit in operation, class 3C2
- mechanical particles IEC 721-3-3, unit in operation, class 3S2
Altitude 100% load capacity (no derating) up to 1,000 m
1-% derating for each 100m above 1000.; max. 3000m
Vibration 5…150 Hz
EN50178/EN60068-2-6 Displacement amplitude 1 mm (peak) at 3…15.8 Hz
Max acceleration amplitude 1 G at 15.8…150 Hz
Shock UPS Drop Test (for applicable UPS weights)
EN50178, EN60068-2-27 Storage and shipping: max 15 G, 11 ms (in package)
Enclosure class IP21/NEMA1 standard in entire kW/HP range
IP54/NEMA12 option in entire kW/HP range
Note! Keypad installation required for IP54
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EMC Immunity Fulfil all EMC immunity requirements

(at default Emissions EMC level H: EN 61800-3 (1996)+A11 (2000)(1st envi-
settings) ronment, restricted use); EN 61000-6-4
EMC level L: EN 61800-3 (1996)+A11 (2000)(2nd envi-
ronment)
Safety EN 50178 (1997), EN 60204-1 (1996), EN 60950
(2000, 3rd edition) (as relevant), CE, UL, CUL, FI, GOST
R, IEC 61800-5; (see unit nameplate for more detailed
approvals)
Control Analogue input voltage 0…+10V, Ri = 200kΩ, (–10V…+10V joystick control)
connections Resolution 0.1%, accuracy ±1%
Analogue input current 0(4)…20 mA, Ri = 250Ω differential
Digital inputs (6) Positive or negative logic; 18…30VDC
Auxiliary voltage +24V, ±15%, max. 250mA
Output reference voltage +10V, +3%, max. load 10mA
Analogue output 0(4)…20mA; RL max. 500Ω; Resolution 10 bit;
Accuracy ±2%
Digital outputs Open collector output, 50mA/48V
Relay outputs 2 programmable change-over relay outputs
Switching capacity: 24VDC/8A, 250VAC/8A,
125VDC/0.4A
Min.switching load: 5V/10mA
Protections Overvoltage protection NX_2: 437VDC; NX_5: 911VDC; NX_6: 1200VDC
Undervoltage protection NX_2: 183VDC; NX_5: 333VDC; NX_6: 460 VDC
Earth fault protection In case of earth fault in motor or motor cable, only the
frequency converter is protected
Mains supervision Trips if any of the input phases is missing
Motor phase supervision Trips if any of the output phases is missing
Overcurrent protection Yes
Unit overtemperature Yes
protection
Motor overload protection Yes
Motor stall protection Yes
Motor underload Yes
protection
Short-circuit protection of Yes
+24V and +10V reference
voltages
Table 4-4. Technical data

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5 24(109) Installation vacon
5. INSTALLATION
5.1 Mounting
The frequency converter can be mounted in either vertical or horizontal position on the wall or on
the back plane of a cubicle. Enough space shall be reserved around the frequency converter in
order to ensure a sufficient cooling, see Figure 5-10, Table 5-10 and Table 5-11. Also see to that
the mounting plane is relatively even.
The frequency converter shall be fixed with four screws (or bolts, depending on the unit size). The
dimensions of installation are presented in Figure 5-10 and Table 5-10.
Lift units bigger than FR7 out of the package using a jib crane. Ask the factory or your local
distributor for information on how to lift the unit safely.
Below you will find the dimensions of Vacon NX frequency converters with IP21 enclosure in Figure
5-1 and with IP21 for collar installation in Figure 5-2 and Figure 5-4. The dimensions of the opening
needed in collar installation are given in Table 5-3 and Table 5-5.

vacon Installation 25(109)
5
Ø
W2
D1
H1 H2
H3
W1
E1Ø
E2Ø*
Ø fr5ip21.fh8
Figure 5-1. Vacon NX dimensions, IP21
Type Dimensions [mm]

W1 W2 H1 H2 H3 D1 ∅ E1∅ E2∅*
0003—0012 NX_2
128 100 327 313 292 190 7 3 x 28,3
0003—0012 NX_5
0017—0032 NX_2
144 100 419 406 391 214 7 2 x 37 1 x 28,3
0016—0031 NX_5
0048—0061 NX_2
0038—0061 NX_5 195 148 558 541 519 237 9 3 x 37
0004—0034 NX_6
0075—0114 NX_2
0072—0105 NX_5 237 190 630 614 591 257 9 3 x 47
0041—0052 NX_6
0140—0205 NX_5
285 255 755 732 721 312 9 3 x 59
0062—0100 NX_6
Table 5-1. Dimensions for different frequency converter types, IP21
* = FR5 only

W2
H4
D1
H5
D2
H1 H2
W1 H3
Ø
fr5ip21kaulus.fh8
Figure 5-2. Vacon NX dimensions, IP21 with collar, FR4 to FR6

W1 W2 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 D1 D2 ∅
0003—0012 NX_2
128 113 337 325 327 30 22 190 77 7
0003—0012 NX_5
0017—0032 NX_2
144 120 434 420 419 36 18 214 100 7
0016—0031 NX_5
0048—0061 NX_2
0038—0061 NX_5 195 170 560 549 558 30 20 237 106 6.5
0004—0034 NX_6
Table 5-2. Dimensions for different frequency converter types FR4 to FR6, IP21 with collar

5
H2
Ø
W3 W2 W1
H4
H3 H1
fr6aukko.fh8
Figure 5-3. The opening needed for the collar installation, FR4 to FR6

W1 W2 W3 H1 H2 H3 H4 ∅
0003—0012 NX_2
123 113 – 315 325 – 5 6.5
0003—0012 NX_5
0017—0032 NX_2
135 120 – 410 420 – 5 6.5
0016—0031 NX_5
0048—0061 NX_2
0038—0061 NX_5 185 170 157 539 549 7 5 6.5
0004—0034 NX_6
Table 5-3. Dimensions for the collar opening, FR4 to FR6

H7
W4
W2
H6
D1
H4
D2
H3
H1 H2
H4 W3
W1
H5
fr7kaulusip21.fh8
Figure 5-4. Vacon NX dimensions, IP21 with collar, FR7 and FR8

W1 W2 W3 W4 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 D1 D2 ∅
0075—0114 NX_2
0072—0105 NX_5 237 175 270 253 652 632 630 188.5 188.5 23 20 257 117 5.5
0041—0052 NX_6
0140—0205 NX_5
285 – 355 330 832* – 745 258 265 43 57 288 110 9
0062—0100 NX_6
Table 5-4. Dimensions for different frequency converter types FR7 and FR8, IP21 with collar
*Brake resistor terminal box (202.5 mm) not included, see page 56

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H5 H2 H2 H3 H4
H6
H1
W1 W2 W3
Ø fr7aukko.fh8
Figure 5-5. The opening needed for the collar installation, FR7/FR8

W1 W2 W3 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 ∅
0075—0114 NX_2
0072—0105 NX_5 233 175 253 619 188.5 188.5 34.5 32 7 5.5
0041—0052 NX_6
0140—0205 NX_5
301 – 330 810 258 265 – – – 9
0062—0100 NX_6
Table 5-5. Dimensions for the collar opening, FR7/FR8

D1 D2
H4 H3
H6
W4
W1 W3
fr9ip21.fh8
H2 H5
H1
D3
Figure 5-6. The dimensions Vacon NX, FR9

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 D1 D2 D3 ∅
0261—0300 NX_5
480 400 165 9 54 1150* 1120 721 205 16 188 362 340 285 21
0144—0208 NX_6
Table 5-6. The dimensions Vacon NX, FR9
*Brake resistor terminal box (H6) not included, see page 56.

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D1 D2
D3
H4 H2 H4
H7 W5
W1
H5 H3 H3 H3 H5
W4
W3 Opening W2
W4
fr9collar.fh8
H6 H1
Figure 5-7. Vacon NX dimensions. FR9 collar installation

W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 D1 D2 D3 ∅
0261-0300 NX_5
530 510 485 200 5.5 1312 1150 420 100 35 9 2 362 340 109 21
0144-0208 NX_6
Table 5-7. Vacon NX dimensions. FR9 with collar

W1
H1 D1
Figure 5-8. Cabinet for FR10 mounting

H1 W1 D1
0385—0520 NX_5
2275 600 600
0261—0416 NX_6

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Installation of input chokes in FR10
The input choke carries out several functions in the Vacon NX frequency converter. The input choke is needed
as an essential component for motor control, to protect the input and DC-link components against abrupt
changes of current and voltage as well as to function as a protection against harmonics.
The input chokes are included in the standard delivery of the NX frequency converters.
The chokes listed below are used in the NX frequency converter frame FR10:
Frequency Frequency Choke type Therm. Nominal inductance/ Calculate
converter converter current Supply voltage [L/µH] d loss
(400—500VAC) (690VAC) [Ith/A] 400-480V 500V 575-690V [W]
(terminal) (terminal) (terminal)
0261 CHK0261N6A0 261 187 (3) 460
0385 0325…0416 CHK0400N6A0 400 90 (2) 126 (3) 126 (3) 570
0460…0520 CHK0520N6A0 520 65 (2) 95 (3) 810
Table 5-8. FR10 input chokes
W1 D3 Cable connections
Always connect the supply
1 1 1 cables to the choke terminals
marked with #1 (see Figure
5-9). Choose the converter con-
S2
H1 nection according to the table
below:
3 3 3
Supply Converter
voltage connection
2 2 2 (terminals)
S1 D2 400-480Vac 2
W2
D1 500Vac 3
575-690Vac 3
Terminal numbers
W3 W3
Figure 5-9. FR10 input chokes
Choke type H1 W1 W2 W3 D1 D2 D3 S1 S2 Weight

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] Ø [kg]
CHK0261N6A0 311 354 150 120 190 109 156 9*14 (4 St.) 9 (9 St.) 53
CHK0400N6A0 384 350 150 120 222 141 184 9*14 (4 St.) 11 (9 St.) 84
CHK0520N6A0 399 497 200 165 243 145 204 Ø13 (4 St.) 11 (9 St.) 115
Table 5-9. Choke dimensions

5.2 Cooling
5.2.1 Frames FR4 to FR9
Enough free space shall be left around the frequency converter to ensure sufficient air circulation
and cooling. You will find the required dimensions for free space in the table below.
If several units are mounted above each other the required free space equals C + D (see figure
below). Moreover, the outlet air used for cooling by the lower unit must be directed away from the
inlet air to be used by the upper unit.
A A2 B C D C
0003—0012 NX_2
20 20 100 50
0003—0012 NX_5
0017—0032 NX_2
20 20 120 60
0016—0031 NX_5
0048—0061 NX_2
30 20 160 80
0038—0061 NX_5
0004—0034 NX_6 B B
0075—0114 NX_2
80 80 300 100
0072—0105 NX_5 A A
0041—0052 NX_6 A2 A2
0140—0205 NX_5
80 150 80 300 200
0062—0100 NX_6
0261—0300 NX_5
50 80 400 250
0144—0208 NX_6 (350**) D
NK5_2
Table 5-10. Mounting space dimensions
A = clearance around the freq. converter (see also A2 and B) Figure 5-10. Installation space
A2 = clearance needed on either side of the frequency converter
for fan change (without disconneting the motor cables)
** = min. clearance for fan change
B = distance from one frequency converter to another or
distance to cabinet wall
C = free space above the frequency converter
D = free space underneath the frequency converter
Type Cooling air required [m3/h)
0003—0012 NX_2
70
0003—0012 NX_5
0017—0032 NX_2
190
0016—0031 NX_5
0048—0061 NX_2
0038—0061 NX_5 425
0004—0034 NX_6
0075—0114 NX_2
0072—0105 NX_5 425
0041—0052 NX_6
0140—0205 NX_5
650
0062—0100 NX_6
0261—0300 NX_5
1300
0144—0208 NX_6
Table 5-11. Required cooling air.

vacon Cabling and connections 35(109)
5.2.2 Frame FR10

The converter modules of frame FR10 and bigger are mounted in a cabinet. Enough space
according to the table below must be left above and in front of the cabinet to ensure sufficient
cooling and space for maintenance.
200 mm
800 mm
Figure 5-11. Space to be left free above (left) and in front of (right) the cabinet
Type Cooling air required [m3/h)

0385—0520 NX_5
2600
0261—0416 NX_6

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36(109) Cabling and connections vacon
5.3 Power loss

5.3.1 Power loss as function of switching frequency
If the operator wants to raise the switching frequency of the drive for some reason (typically e.g. in
order to reduce the motor noise), this inevitably affects the power losses and cooling requirements
according to the graphs below.
200,00
180,00
160,00
140,00
120,00
P [W]
100,00
80,00
60,00
40,00
20,00
0,00
0,00 2,00 4,00 6,00 8,00 10,00 12,00 14,00 16,00
Switching frequency [kHz]
0003NX5 400V 0004NX5 400V 0005NX5 400V 0007NX5 400V

0009NX5 400V 0012NX5 400V
Figure 5-12. Power loss as function of switching frequency; 0003…0012NX5
900,00
800,00
700,00
600,00
500,00
P [W]
400,00
300,00
200,00
100,00
0,00
0,00 2,00 4,00 6,00 8,00 10,00 12,00 14,00 16,00
0016NX5 400V 0016NX5 500V 0022NX5 400V 0022NX5 500V

0031NX5 400V 0031NX5 500V

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1400,00
1200,00
1000,00
800,00
P [W]
600,00
400,00
200,00
0,00
0,00 2,00 4,00 6,00 8,00 10,00 12,00 14,00 16,00
0038NX5 400V 0038NX5 500V 0045NX5 400V 0045NX5 500V
0061NX5 400V 0061NX5 500V
2500,00
2000,00
1500,00
P[W]
1000,00
500,00
0,00
0,00 2,00 4,00 6,00 8,00 10,00 12,00
0072NX5 400V 0072NX5 500V 0087NX5 400V 0087NX5 500V

0105NX5 400V 0105NX5 500V

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4000,00
3500,00
3000,00
2500,00
P[W]
2000,00
1500,00
1000,00
500,00
0,00
0,00 2,00 4,00 6,00 8,00 10,00 12,00
0140NX5 400V 0140NX5 500V 0168NX5 400V 0168NX5 500V 0205NX5 400V 0205NX5 500V
4000,00
3500,00
3000,00
2500,00
P[W]
2000,00
1500,00
1000,00
500,00
0,00
2,00 3,60 6,00 10,00
0261NX5 400V 0261NX5 500V 0300NX 400V 0300NX 500V

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5.4 Changing the EMC protection class

The EMC protection level of Vacon NX frequency converters can be changed from class H to
class T (and from class L to T in NX_6 FR6) with a simple procedure presented in the following
figures.
Note! After having performed the change check EMC Level modified on the sticker included in the
NX delivery (see below) and note the date. Unless already done, attach the sticker on the side of
the frequency converter.
Drive modified:
Option board: NXOPT................ Date:...................
in slot: A B C D E
IP54 upgrade/Collar Date:...................
EMC level modified: H→ T / T→H Date:...................
FR4 and FR5:
Remove this
screw
Remove this
screw
Figure 5-18. Changing of EMC protection class, FR4 (left) and FR5 (right).
FR6:
Remove this screw
Figure 5-19. Changing of EMC protection class, FR6

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FR7:
Remove this screw

and replace with
plastic screw M4
Remove this screw
Figure 5-20. Changing of EMC protection class, FR7
NOTE! Only a Vacon service person may change the EMC protection class of
Vacon NX, FR8 to FR10.

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6. CABLING AND CONNECTIONS

6.1 Power unit
The following wiring diagrams show the mains and motor connections of the frequency converter.
Power board
BR
option
RFI filter
L1 L2 L3 R- U V W
DC- DC+/
R+
BR
option
L1* L2* L3
M
3~
nk6_1.fh8
Figure 6-1. Principal wiring diagram of NX power unit,

FR4 to FR5 and FR6 (690V)
*When using 1-phase supply, connect the cables to terminals L1 and L2.
Ask factory for more information.

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RFI
filter
L1 L2 L3 DC- DC+/R+ R- U V W
BR
(option)
L1* L2* L3
M
3~
nk6_2.fh8
Figure 6-2. Principal wiring diagram of NX power unit,

FR6 (500V), FR7 and FR8
*When using 1-phase supply, connect the cables to terminals L1

and L2. Ask factory for more information.

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RFI filter
L1 L2 L3 DC+/R+ U V W
DC- R-
BR
(option)
L1* L2* L3
M
3~
nk6_3.fh8
Figure 6-3. Principal wiring diagram of NX power unit, FR9 to

FR10. The dotted lines refer to components present in FR9
but not in FR10
*When using 1-phase supply, connect the cables to terminals L1 and

L2. Ask factory for more information.

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6.1.1 Power connections

6.1.1.1 Mains and motor cables
The mains cables are connected to terminals L1, L2 and L3 (to L1 and L2, if 1-phase supply is
used) and the motor cables to terminals marked with U, V and W. See Figures 6-1 to 6-4. A cable
entry flange should be used when installing the motor cable at both ends in order to reach the EMC
levels. See Table 6-1 for the cable recommmendations for EMC level H.
Use cables with heat resistance of at least +60°C. The cables and the fuses must be dimensioned
according to the frequency converter nominal OUTPUT current which you can find on the rating
plate. Dimensioning according to the output current is recommended because the frequency
converter input current never significantly exceeds the output current. Installation of cables
according to UL regulations is presented in Chapter 6.1.3.
Table 6-2 to Table 6-5 show the minimum dimensions of the Cu-cables and the corresponding fuse
sizes. The dimensions of the fuses in the table have been given taking their function as a cable
overload protection into account. Recommended fuse types: gG/gL (for FR4 to FR9), see Table 6-2
and Table 6-4; Bussmann gR (FR9 and FR10), see Table 6-3 and Table 6-5.
If the motor temperature protection of the drive (see Vacon All in One Application Manual) is used
as an overload protection, the cable shall be chosen accordingly. If three or more cables are used
in parallel for bigger units each cable requires a separate overload protection.
These instructions apply only to cases with one motor and one cable connection from the frequency
converter to the motor. In any other case, ask the factory for more information.
1st environment 2nd environment

(restricted distribution)
Cable type Level H Level L Level T Level N
Mains cable 1 1 1 1
Motor cable 3* 2 1 1
Control cable 4 4 4 4
Table 6-1. Cable types required to meet standards.
Level H = EN 61800-3+A11, 1st environment, restricted distribution

EN 61000-6-4
Level L = EN61800-3, 2nd environment
Level T: See page 9.
Level N: See page 9.
1 = Power cable intended for fixed installation and the

specific mains voltage. Shielded cable not required.
(NKCABLES/MCMK or similar recommended)
2 = Power cable equipped with concentric protection wire
and intended for the specific mains voltage.
(NKCABLES /MCMK or similar recommended).

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3 = Power cable equipped with compact low-impedance

shield and intended for the specific mains voltage.
(NKCABLES /MCCMK, SAB/ÖZCUY-J or similar recommended).
*360º earthing of both motor and FC connection required to meet the standard
4 = Screened cable equipped with compact low-impedance
shield (NKCABLES /jamak, SAB/ÖZCuY-O or similar).
Note: The EMC requirements are fulfilled at factory defaults of switching frequencies (all frames).
6.1.1.2 DC supply and brake resistor cables

Vacon frequency converters are equipped with terminals for the DC supply and an optional external
brake resistor. These terminals are marked with DC–, DC+/R– and R+. The DC bus connection is
made to terminals DC– and DC+ and the brake resistor connection to R+ and R–. See Figures 6-1 to 6-4.
6.1.1.3 Control cable

For information on control cables see Chapter 6.2.1.1 and Table 6-1.
6.1.1.4 Cable and fuse sizes, NX_2 and NX_5

Mains and Terminal cable size
IL Fuse motor cable Earth
Frame Type Main terminal
[A] [A] Cu [mm2] terminal
[mm2]
[mm2]
FR4 NX0003 2—0008 2 3—8
10 3*1.5+1.5 1—4 1—2.5
NX0003 5—0009 5 3—9
NX0011 2—0012 2 11—12
16 3*2.5+2.5 1—4 1—2.5
NX0012 5 12
FR5 NX0017 2 17
20 3*4+4 1—10 1—10
NX0016 5 16
NX0025 2 25
25 3*6+6 1—10 1—10
NX0022 5 22
NX0032 2 32
35 3*10+10 1—10 1—10
NX0031 5 31
FR6 NX0048 2 48 2.5—50 Cu
50 3*10+10 2.5—35
NX0038 5—0045 5 38—45 6—50 Al
NX0061 2 2.5—50 Cu
61 63 3*16+16 2.5—35
NX0061 5 6—50 Al
FR7 NX0075 2 75 2.5—50 Cu
80 3*25+16 6—70
NX0072 5 72 6—50 Al
NX0088 2 88 2.5—50 Cu
100 3*35+16 6—70
NX0087 5 87 6—50 Al
NX0114 2 114 2.5—50 Cu
125 3*50+25 6—70
NX0105 5 105 6—50 Al
FR8 NX0140 5 140 160 3*70+35 25—95 Cu/Al 25—95
NX0168 5 168 200 3*95+50 95—185 Cu/Al 25—95
NX0205 5 205 250 3*150+70 95—185 Cu/Al 25—95
FR9 NX0261 5 261 315 3*185+95 or 95—185 Cu/Al 2 5—95
2*(3*120+70)
NX0300 5 300 315 2*(3*120+70) 95—185 Cu/Al 2 5—95
Table 6-2. Cable and fuse sizes for Vacon NX_2 and NX_5 (FR4 to FR9)

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Mains and motor Terminal cable Earth

Buss- Fuse cable size
IL terminal
Frame Type mann In Cu [mm2] Main Earth
[A] bolt size
fuse type [A] terminal terminal
[mm]
[mm2] [mm2]
FR9 3*185+95 or 95—185
NX0261 5 261 170M6083 500 5—95
2*(3*120+70) Cu/Al 2
95—185
NX0300 5 300 170M6085 630 2*(3*120+70) 5—95
Cu/Al 2
FR10 Cu: 2*(3*120+70)
NX0385 5 385 170M6086 700 300 Cu/Al 30*10 10
Al: 2*(3*150Al+41Cu)
Cu: 2*(3*150+70)
NX0460 5 460 170M6092 900 300 Cu/Al 30*10 10
Al: 2*(3*185Al+57Cu)
Cu: 2*(3*185+95)
NX0520 5 520 170M6093 1000 300 Cu/Al 30*10 10
Al: 2*(3*240Al+72Cu)
Table 6-3. Cable and Bussmann gR fuse sizes for Vacon NX_5 (FR9 and FR10)
6.1.1.5 Cable and fuse sizes, NX_6

Mains and Terminal cable size
IL Fuse motor cable Earth
Frame Type Main terminal
[A] [A] Cu [mm2] terminal
[mm2]
[mm2]
FR6 2.5—50 Cu
NX0004 6—0007 6 3—7 10 3*2.5+2.5 2.5—35
6—50 Al
2.5—50 Cu
NX0010 6—0013 6 10-13 16 3*2.5+2.5 2.5—35
6—50 Al
2.5—50 Cu 2.5—35
NX0018 6 18 20 3*4+4
6—50 Al
2.5—50 Cu 2.5—35
NX0022 6 22 25 3*6+6
6—50 Al
2.5—50 Cu
NX0027 6–0034 6 27-34 35 3*10+10 2.5—35
6—50 Al
FR7 2.5—50 Cu
NX0041 6 41 50 3*10+10 6—50
6—50 Al
2.5—50 Cu
NX0052 6 52 63 3*16+16 6—50
6—50 Al
FR8 NX0062—0080 6 62–80 80 3*25+16
25—95 Cu/Al 25—95
NX0100 6 100 100 3*35+16
FR9 NX0144 6 144 160
3*95+50
NX0170 6 170 200 95-185 Cu/Al2 5—95
NX0208 208 250 3*150+70
Table 6-4. Cable and fuse sizes for Vacon NX_6

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Mains and motor Terminal cable size Earth

Fuse
IL Bussmann cable Main Earth terminal
Frame Type In
[A] fuse type Cu [mm2] terminal terminal bolt size
[A]
[mm2] [mm2] [mm]
FR9 NX0144 6 144
3*95+50 95—185
NX0170 6 170 170M6083 500 5—95
Cu/Al 2
NX0208 6 208 3*150+70
FR10 Cu: 2*(3*120+70)
NX0261 6 261
Al: 2*(3*150Al+41Cu) 300
170M6086 700 30*10 10
Cu: 2*(3*150+70) Cu/Al
NX0325 6 325
Al: 2*(3*185Al+57Cu)
Cu: 2*(3*185+95) 300
NX0385 6 385 170M8087 800 30*10 10
Al: 2*(3*240Al+72Cu) Cu/Al
Table 6-5. Cable and Bussmann gR fuse sizes for Vacon NX_6 (FR9 and FR10)

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6.1.2 Installation instructions

Before starting the installation, check that none of the components of the
1 frequency converter is live.
If the frequency converter is installed outside a switchgear, separate
2 cubicle or electrical room, it must be equipped with a protection cover (see
e.g. Figure 6-5) as provided by the regulations for IP21 protection class.
For installations in a switchgear, separate cubicle or electrical room, the
cable protection plate is normally not necessary.
Place the motor cables sufficiently far from other cables:
3 Avoid placing the motor cables in long parallel lines with other
cables
If the motor cables runs in parallel with other cables, note the
minimum distances between the motor cables and other cables
given in table below.
The given distances also apply between the motor cables and signal
cables of other systems.
The maximum length of the motor cables is 300 m (units
with power greater than 1.5 kW) and 100 m (units with power
from 0.75 to 1.5 kW).
The motor cables should cross other cables at an angle of 90
degrees.
Distance Shielded
between cables cable
[m] [m]
0.3 ≤50
1.0 ≤200
If cable insulation checks are needed, see Chapter 6.1.4.

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Connect the cables:

5 Strip the motor and mains cables as advised in Table 6-6
and Figure 6-4.
Remove the screws of the cable protection plate. Do not open
the cover of the power unit!
Make holes into and pass the cables through the rubber
grommets on the bottom of the power unit (see e.g. Figure 6-8).
Connect the mains, motor and control cables into their
respective terminals (see e.g. Figure 6-8).
For information on the installation of greater units, please contact
the factory or your local distributor.
For Information on cable installation according to UL
regulations see Chapter 6.1.3.
Make sure that the control cable wires do not come in contact
with the electronic components of the unit.
If an external brake resistor (option) is used, connect its cable
to the appropriate terminal.
Check the connection of the earth cable to the motor and the
frequency converter terminals marked with .
Connect the separate shield of the power cable to the earth
terminals of the frequency converter, motor and the supply centre.
Attach the cable protection plate with the screws.
Ensure that the control cables or the cables of the unit are not
trapped between the frame and the protection plate.

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6.1.2.1 Stripping lengths of motor and mains cables
Earth Earth
conductor conductor
A1 C1 A2 C2
B1 D1 B2 D2
MAINS MOTOR
nk6141.fh8
Figure 6-4. Stripping of cables
Frame A1 B1 C1 D1 A2 B2 C2 D2
FR4 15 35 10 20 7 50 7 35
FR5 20 40 10 30 20 60 10 40
FR6 20 90 15 60 20 90 15 60
FR7 25 120 25 120 25 120 25 120
FR8
0140 23 240 23 240 23 240 23 240
0168—0205 28 240 28 240 28 240 28 240
FR9 28 295 28 295 28 295 28 295
Table 6-6. Cables stripping lengths [mm]

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6.1.2.2 Vacon NX frames and installation of cables

Note: In case you want to connect an external brake resistor, see separate Brake Resistor Manual. See also
Chapter Internal brake resistor connection (P6.7.1) on page 95 in this manual.
Figure 6-5. Vacon NX, FR4
DC-terminals Brake resistor

terminals
Earth terminals
Mains cable Motor cable
Figure 6-6. Cable installation in Vacon NX, FR4

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Figure 6-7. Vacon NX, FR5. Protection class IP21
DC terminals Brake resistor

terminals
Earth terminals
Mains cable
Motor cable

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Figure 6-9. Vacon NX, FR6. Protection class IP21.
Brake resistor
DC terminals
terminals
Brake resistor
terminals
Earth terminals
Earth terminals

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Figure 6-11. Vacon NX, FR7. Protection class IP21.
Brake resistor
DC terminals
terminals
Earth terminals
Mains cable
Motor cable

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Figure 6-13. Vacon NX, FR8. Protection class IP21

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Motor cable
Mains cable
Earth terminal
DC terminals Brake resistor terminals
Figure 6-15. Brake resistor terminal box on top of FR8;

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Figure 6-16. Vacon NX, FR9
Motor cables
Mains cable
Earth
terminals
Note! See alternative connections for NX5 0261 in Table 6-2.

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DC– DC+/R+ R–
Figure 6-18. DC and brake resistor terminals on FR9; DC terminals marked

with DC– and DC+, brake resistor terminals marked with R+ and R–

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6.1.3 Cable installation and the UL standards

To meet the UL (Underwriters Laboratories) regulations, a UL-approved copper cable with a
minimum heat-resistance of +60/75°C must be used.
The tightening torques of the terminals are given in Table 6-7.
Type Frame Tightening torque

[Nm]
NX_2 0003—0012
FR4 0.5—0.6
NX_5 0003—0012
NX_2 0017—0032
FR5 1.2—1.5
NX_5 0016—0031
NX_2 0048—0061
NX_5 0038—0061 FR6 10
NX_6 0004—0034
NX_2 0075—0114
NX_5 0072—0105 FR7 10
NX_6 0041—0080 * Tightening torque of terminal connection to the
NX_5 0140 FR8 20/9* isolative base in Nm/in-lbs.
NX_5 0168—0205 FR8 40/22* ** Apply counter torque to the nut on the other
NX_5 0261--- 0300 side of the terminal when tightening/loosening
FR9 40/22* the terminal screw in order to avoid damage to
NX_6 0144—0208
NX_5 0385—0520 FR10 40** the terminal.
Table 6-7. Tightening torques of terminals
6.1.4 Cable and motor insulation checks

1. Motor cable insulation checks
Disconnect the motor cable from terminals U, V and W of the frequency converter and from the
motor. Measure the insulation resistance of the motor cable between each phase conductor as
well as between each phase conductor and the protective ground conductor.
The insulation resistance must be >1MΩ.
2. Mains cable insulation checks

Disconnect the mains cable from terminals L1, L2 and L3 of the frequency converter and from the
mains. Measure the insulation resistance of the mains cable between each phase conductor as
well as between each phase conductor and the protective ground conductor.
The insulation resistance must be >1MΩ.
3. Motor insulation checks

Disconnect the motor cable from the motor and open the bridging connections in the motor
connection box. Measure the insulation resistance of each motor winding. The measurement
voltage must equal at least the motor nominal voltage but not exceed 1000 V. The insulation
resistance must be >1MΩ.

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6.2 Control unit

The control unit of the frequency converter consists roughly of the control board and additional boards (see
Figure 6-19 and Figure 6-20) connected to the five slot connectors (A to E) of the control board. The control
board is connected to the power unit through a D-connector (1).
D E
B C
A
Figure 6-19. NX control board Figure 6-20. Basic and option board connections
on the control board
Usually, when the frequency converter is delivered from the factory, the control unit includes at least the
standard compilation of two basic boards (I/O board and relay board) which are normally installed in slots
A and B. On the next pages you will find the arrangement of the control I/O and the relay terminals of the
two basic boards, the general wiring diagram and the control signal descriptions. The I/O boards mounted
at the factory are indicated in the type code. For more information on the option boards, see Vacon NX
option board manual (ud741).
The control board can be powered externally (+24V) by connecting the external power source to the
bidirectional terminal #6, see page 63. This voltage is sufficient for parameter setting and for keeping the
fieldbus active.
Note! If the 24V inputs of several frequency converters are parallelly connected we recommend to use a
diode in terminal #6 in order to avoid the current to flow in opposite direction. This might damage the
control board. See picture below.
External
+24V
+ - + - + - + -
#6 #7 #6 #7 #6 #7 #6 #7
nk6_17

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6.2.1 Control connections

The basic control connections for boards A1 and A2/A3 are shown in Chapter 6.2.2.
The signal descriptions of the Standard Application are presented in Chapter 2 of the All in One
Application Manual. If you use some other application check the Application Manual for the
signal descriptions of the respective application.
1 +10Vref Reference
(voltage)
2 AI1+
3 GND
4 AI2+ Reference
5 AI2- (current)
6 24Vout
7 GND
8 DIN1
9 DIN2
10 DIN3 24 V
Basic I/O board 11 CMA GND
NXOPTA1 12 24Vout
13 GND
NXOPTA2 NXOPTA3 14 DIN4
Board A1
15 DIN5
Boards A2 and A3 16 DIN6 24 V
in slot A in slot B
NXOPTA1 17 CMB GND
18 AO1+ 0(4)/20mA
Figure 6-21. The I/O terminals 19 AO1- RL<500Ω
of the two basic boards 20 DO1 + U<+48V
I<50mA
nk6_13
Dotted line indicates the connection with inverted signals
Figure 6-22. General wiring diagram of the basic I/O board

(NXOPTA1)
Switching:
21 RO1/1
<8A/24Vdc,
21 RO1/1
22 1/2
<0.4A/125Vdc, 22 1/2
23 RO1/3 RC ca/cc <2kVA/250Vac 23 RO1/3 RL ca/cc
Continuously:
Switching: <2Arms
24 RO2/1
<8A/24Vdc,
25 2/2 <0.4A/125Vdc, 25 2/1
26 RO2/3 <2kVA/250Vac 26 RO2/2
Continuously: +t
<2Arms 28 TI1+
29 TI1-
Basic relay board Basic relay board

NXOPTA2 NXOPTA3
NX6_6.fh8
Figure 6-23. General wiring diagram of the basic relay boards (NXOPTA2/NXOPTA3)

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6.2.1.1 Control cables

The control cables shall be at least 0.5 mm2 screened multicore cables, see Table 6-1. The maximum
terminal wire size is 2.5 mm2 for the relay terminals and 1.5 mm2 for other terminals.
Find the tightening torques of the option board terminals in Table below.
Terminal Tightening torque

screw Nm lb-in.
Relay and
thermistor terminals 0.5 4.5
(screw M3)
Other terminals
0.2 1.8
(screw M2.6)
Table 6-8. Tightening torques of terminals
6.2.1.2 Galvanic isolation barriers

The control connections are isolated from the mains potential and the GND terminals are
permanently connected to ground. See Figure 6-24.
The digital inputs are galvanically isolated from the I/O ground. The relay outputs are additionally
double-isolated from each other at 300VAC (EN-50178).
10Vref Gate drivers

L1 L2 L3
GND
+24V
GND Control I/O
ground
AI1
AI2+
AI2 -
Control
DIN1... panel
Digital input
DIN3 group A Control
CMA board
DIN4...
DIN6 Digital input
CMB group B
Control
AO1+ Analogue board
AO2 - output
Digital
DO1 output
RO1/1
RO1/2
RO1/3
RO2/1
RO2/2
RO2/3 U V W
TI1+ nk6_15
TI1-
Figure 6-24. Galvanic isolation barriers

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6.2.2 Control terminal signals
Terminal Signal Technical information

1 +10 Vref Reference voltage Maximum current 10 mA
2 AI1+ Analogue input, Selection V or mA with jumper block X1 (see page 66):
voltage or current Default: 0– +10V (Ri = 200 kΩ)
(-10V…..+10V Joy-stick control, selected with a jumper)
0– 20mA (Ri = 250 Ω)
3 GND/AI1– Analogue input common Differential input if not connected to ground;
Allows ±20V differential mode voltage to GND
4 AI2+ Analogue input, Selection V or mA with jumper block X2 (see page 66):
voltage or current Default: 0– 20mA (Ri = 250 Ω)
0– +10V (Ri = 200 kΩ)
(-10V…..+10V Joy-stick control, selected with a jumper)
5 GND/AI2– Analogue input common Differential input if not connected to ground;
Allows ±20V differential mode voltage to GND
6 24 Vout 24V auxiliary voltage ±15%, maximum current 250mA (all boards total);150mA
(bidirectional) (from single board); Can also be used as external power
backup for the control unit (and fieldbus)
7 GND I/O ground Ground for reference and controls
8 DIN1 Digital input 1
Ri = min. 5kΩ
18…30V = "1"
11 CMA Digital input common A for Must be connected to GND or 24V of I/O terminal or
DIN1, DIN2 and DIN3. to external 24V or GND
Selection with jumper block X3 (see page 66):
12 24 Vout 24V auxiliary voltage Same as terminal #6
(bidirectional)
13 GND I/O ground Same as terminal #7
Ri = min. 5kΩ
18…30V = "1"
17 CMB Digital input common B for Must be connected to GND or 24V of I/O terminal or
DIN4, DIN5 and DIN6 to external 24V or GND
18 AO1+ Analogue signal (+output) Output signal range:
19 AO1– Analogue output common Current 0(4)–20mA, RL max 500Ω or
Voltage 0—10V, RL >1kΩ
20 DO1 Open collector output Maximum Uin = 48VDC
Maximum current = 50 mA
Table 6-9. Control I/O terminal signals on basic I/O board NXOPTA1

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NXOPTA2
21 RO1/1 Relay output 1 Switching capacity 24VDC/8A
22 RO1/2 250VAC/8A
23 RO1/3 125VDC/0.4A
Min.switching load 5V/10mA
25 RO2/2 250VAC/8A
26 RO2/3 125VDC/0.4A
Table 6-10. Control I/O terminal signals on basic relay board NXOPTA2
NXOPTA3
22 RO1/2 250VAC/8A
23 RO1/3 125VDC/0.4A
250VAC/8A
26 RO2/2 125VDC/0.4A
28 TI1+
Thermistor input
29 TI1–
Table 6-11. Control I/O terminal signals on basic relay board NXOPTA3
6.2.2.1 Digital input signal inversions

The active signal level depends on which potential the common inputs CMA and CMB (terminals 11
and 17) are connected to. The alternatives are either +24V or ground (0 V). See Figure 6-25.
The 24-volt control voltage and the ground for the digital inputs and the common inputs (CMA,
CMB) can be either internal or external.
+24V Ground
DIN1 DIN1
DIN2 DIN2
DIN3 DIN3
Ground +24V
CMA CMA
Positive logic (+24V is the active signal) = Negative logic (0V is the active signal) =
the input is active when the switch is closed the input is active when the switch is closed
Figure 6-25. Positive/Negative logic

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6.2.2.2 Jumper selections on the NXOPTA1 basic board

The user is able to customise the functions of the frequency converter to better suit his needs by
selecting certain positions for the jumpers on the NXOPTA1 board. The positions of the jumpers
determine the signal type of analogue and digital inputs.
On the A1 basic board, there are four jumper blocks X1, X2, X3 and X6 each containing eight pins
and two jumpers. The selectable positions of the jumpers are shown in Figure 6-27.
Figure 6-26. Jumper blocks on NXOPTA1

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Jumper block X1: Jumper block X2:

AI1 mode AI2 mode
A B C D A B C D
AI1 mode: 0...20mA; Current input AI2 mode: 0...20mA; Current input
A B C D A B C D
AI1 mode: Voltage input; 0...10V AI2 mode: Voltage input; 0...10V
A B C D A B C D
AI1 mode: Voltage input; 0...10V (differential) AI2 mode: Voltage input; 0...10V (differential)
A B C D A B C D
AI1 mode: Voltage input; -10...10V AI2 mode: Voltage input; -10...10V
Jumper block X6: Jumper block X3:

AO1 mode CMA and CMB grounding
A B C D
CMB connected to GND
CMA connected to GND
CMB isolated from GND

AO1 mode: 0...20mA; Current output CMA isolated from GND
A B C D CMB and CMA
internally connected together,
isolated from GND
AO1 mode: Voltage output; 0...10V
= Factory default
Figure 6-27. Jumper selection for NXOPTA1
Check the correct positions of the jumpers. Running the motor with
! signal settings different from the jumper positions will not harm the
frequency converter but may damage the motor.
WARNING
If you change the AI signal content also remember to
! change the corresponding board parameter in menu
M7.
NOTE

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vacon Control keypad 67(109)
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7. CONTROL KEYPAD
The control keypad is the link between the Vacon frequency converter and the user. The Vacon NX
control keypad features an alphanumeric display with seven indicators for the Run status (RUN,
, READY, STOP, ALARM, FAULT) and three indicators for the control place (I/O term/
Keypad/BusComm). There are also three Status Indicator LEDs (green - green - red), see Status LEDs
(green – green – red) below.
The control information, i.e. the number of menu, description of menu or the displayed value and
the numeric information are presented on three text lines.
The frequency converter is operable through the nine push-buttons of the control keypad.
Furthermore, the buttons serve the purposes of parameter setting and value monitoring.
The keypad is detachable and isolated from the input line potential.
7.1 Indications on the Keypad display
1 2 3 4 5 6
RUN STOP READY ALARM FAULT
•
I/O term Keypad Bus/Comm
a b c
••
•••
run
ready fault
I II III
Figure 7-1. Vacon control keypad and drive status indications
7.1.1 Drive status indications (See control keypad)

The drive status indications tell the user what the status of the motor and the drive is and whether the
motor control software has detected irregularities in motor or frequency converter functions.
1 RUN = Motor is running; Blinks when the stop command has been given but the frequency is
still ramping down.
2 = Indicates the direction of motor rotation.
3 STOP = Indicates that the drive is not running.

7 68(109) Control keypad vacon
4 READY = Lights when AC power is on. In case of a trip, the symbol will not light up.
5 ALARM = Indicates that the drive is running outside a certain limit and a warning is given.
6 FAULT = Indicates that unsafe operating conditions were encountered due to which the drive was
stopped.
7.1.2 Control place indications (See control keypad)

The symbols I/O term, Keypad and Bus/Comm (see Figure 7-1) indicate the choice of control
place made in the Keypad control menu (M3) (see chapter 7.3.3).
a I/O term = I/O terminals are the selected control place; i.e. START/STOP commands
or reference values etc. are given through the I/O terminals.
b Keypad = Control keypad is the selected control place; i.e. the motor can be started
or stopped, or its reference values etc. altered from the keypad.
c Bus/Comm = The frequency converter is controlled through a fieldbus.
7.1.3 Status LEDs (green – green – red) (See control keypad)

The status LEDs light up in connection with the READY, RUN and FAULT drive status indicators.
I = Illuminates with the AC power connected to the drive. Simultaneously, the

drive status indicator READY is lit up.
II = Illuminates when the drive is running. Blinks when the STOP button has been
pushed and the drive is ramping down.
III = Illuminates when unsafe operating conditions were encountered due to which
the drive was stopped (Fault Trip). Simultaneously, the drive status indicator
FAULT blinks on the display and the fault description can be seen, see chapter
7.3.4, Active Faults.

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7.1.4 Text lines (See control keypad)
The three text lines (•, ••, •••) provide the user with information on his present location in the
keypad menu structure as well as with information related to the operation of the drive.
• = Location indication; displays the symbol and number of menu, parameter etc.
Example: M2 = Menu 2 (Parameters); P2.1.3 = Acceleration time
•• = Description line; Displays the description of menu, value or fault.
••• = Value line; Displays the numerical and textual values of references,
parameters etc. and the number of submenus available in each menu.

7.2 Keypad push-buttons

The Vacon alphanumeric control keypad features 9 push-buttons that are used for the control of the
frequency converter (and motor), parameter setting and value monitoring.
Figure 7-2. Keypad push-buttons
7.2.1 Button descriptions
reset = This button is used to reset active faults (see Chapter 7.3.4).
select = This button is used to switch between two latest displays. May be useful
when you want to see how the changed new value influences some other
value.
enter = The Enter button serves for:

1) confirmation of selections
2) fault history reset (2…3 seconds)
= Browser button up
+ Browse the main menu and the pages of different submenus.
Edit values.
- = Browser button down

Browse the main menu and the pages of different submenus.
Edit values.
3 = Menu button left

Move backward in menu.
Move cursor left (in parameter menu).
Exit edit mode.
Hold down for 2…3 seconds to return to main menu.

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= Menu button right
4
Move forward in menu.
Move cursor right (in parameter menu).
Enter edit mode.
= Start button.
start
Pressing this button starts the motor if the keypad is the active control place.
See Chapter 7.3.3.
stop = Stop button.

Pressing this button stops the motor (unless disabled by parameter
R3.4/R3.6). See Chapter 7.3.3.
7.3 Navigation on the control keypad

The data on the control keypad are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus are used for
example for the display and editing of measurement and control signals, parameter settings
(chapter 7.3.2), reference values and fault displays (chapter 7.3.4). Through the menus, you can
also adjust the contrast of the display (page 95).
RUN READY
Local
Location
Description Monitor
Number of items V1 V14
available; Item value
The first menu level consists of menus M1 to M7 and is called the Main menu. The user can
navigate in the main menu using the Browser buttons up and down. The desired submenu can be
entered from the main menu using the Menu buttons. When there still are pages to enter under the
currently displayed menu or page, you can see an arrow ( ) in the lower right corner of the display
and by pressing the Menu button right, you can reach the next menu level.
The control keypad navigation chart is shown on the next page. Please note that the menu M1 is
located in the lower left corner. From there you will be able to navigate your way up to the desired
menu using the menu and browser buttons.
More detailed descriptions of the menus you will find later in this Chapter.

READY R EADY R EADY

I/Oterm I/Ote rm I/Oterm
Expander boards A:NXOPTA1 Parameters

G1 G5 G1 G1 P1 P3
STOP R EADY STOP R EADY

I/Ote rm I/Ote rm
enter Change
value
System Menu Language
S1 S9 English Browse
READY READY READY

I/Ote rm I/Ote rm I/Oterm
Fault history 11 Output phase Operation days

H1 H3 T1 T7 17
STOP FAULT STOP FAULT STOP FAULT

I/Ote rm I/Ote rm I/Ote rm
Active faults or: 11 Output phase Operation days

F0 F T1 T7 17
ST OP R EADY ST OP R EADY
I/Ote rm I/Ote rm
enter
Keypad control Control Place
Change
P1 P3 I/O Terminal Browse value
R EADY R EADY READY

I/Ote rm I/Ote rm L oc al
enter
Parameters Basic parameters Min Frequency
G1 G9 P1 P15 13.95 Hz Browse Change
value
RU N R EADY RUN READY

I/Ote rm I/Oterm
Monitor Output frequency No editing!

V1 V15 13.95 Hz
Figure 7-3. Keypad navigation chart

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7.3.1 Monitoring menu (M1)
You can enter the Monitoring menu from the Main menu by pushing the Menu button right when the
location indication M1 is visible on the first line of the display. How to browse through the
monitored values is presented in Figure 7-4.
The monitored signals carry the indication V#.# and they are listed in Table 7-1. The values are
updated once every 0.3 seconds.
This menu is meant only for signal checking. The values cannot be altered here. For changing values
of parameters see Chapter 7.3.2.
RUN R EADY
Lo ca l
FreqReference
13.95 Hz
RUN READY RUN READY

Local Local
Monitor Output frequency

V1 V14 13.95 Hz
Figure 7-4. Monitoring menu
Code Signal name Unit Description
V1.1 Output frequency Hz Frequency to the motor

V1.2 Frequency reference Hz
V1.3 Motor speed rpm Calculated motor speed
V1.4 Motor current A Measured motor current
V1.5 Motor torque % Calculated actual torque/nominal torque of the unit
V1.6 Motor power % Calculated actual power/nominal power of the unit
V1.7 Motor voltage V Calculated motor voltage
V1.8 DC-link voltage V Measured DC-link voltage
V1.9 Unit temperature ºC Heat sink temperature
V1.10 Motor temperature % Calculated motor temperature
V1.11 Voltage input V AI1
V1.12 Current input mA AI2
V1.13 DIN1, DIN2, DIN3 Digital input statuses
V1.14 DIN4, DIN5, DIN6 Digital input statuses
V1.15 DO1, RO1, RO2 Digital and relay output statuses
V1.16 Analogue output current mA AO1
Displays three selectable monitoring values. See
M1.17 Multimonitoring items
chapter 7.3.6.5.
Table 7-1. Monitored signals
Note: The All in One applications embody more monitoring values.

7.3.2 Parameter menu (M2)

Parameters are the way of conveying the commands of the user to the frequency converter. The
parameter values can be edited by entering the Parameter Menu from the Main Menu when the
location indication M2 is visible on the first line of the display. The value editing procedure is
presented in Figure 7-5.
Push the Menu button right once to move into the Parameter Group Menu (G#). Locate the
parameter group desired by using the Browser buttons and push the Menu button right again to
enter the group and its parameters. Use again the Browser buttons to find the parameter (P#) you
want to edit. From here you can proceed in two different ways: Pushing the Menu button right takes
you to the edit mode. As a sign of this, the parameter value starts to blink. You can now change the
value in two different manners:
1 Just set the new desired value with the Browser buttons and confirm the change with the Enter
button. Consequently, the blinking stops and the new value is visible in the value field.
2 Push the Menu button right once again. Now you will be able to edit the value digit by digit.
This editing manner may come in handy, when a relatively greater or smaller value than that
on the display is desired. Confirm the change with the Enter button.
The value will not change unless the Enter button is pushed. Pressing the Menu button
left takes you back to the previous menu.
Several parameters are locked, i.e. uneditable, when the drive is in RUN status. If you try to change
the value of such a parameter the text *Locked* will appear on the display. The frequency converter
must be stopped in order to edit these parameters.
The parameters values can also be locked using the function in menu M6 (see Chapter Parameter
lock (P6.5.2)).
You can return to the Main menu anytime by pressing the Menu button left for 1—2 seconds.
The basic application package "All in One+" includes seven applications with different sets of
parameters. You will find the parameter lists in the Application Section of this manual.
Once in the last parameter of a parameter group, you can move directly to the first parameter of
that group by pushing the Browser button up.
See the diagram for parameter value change procedure on page 75.
Note: Instead of connecting power to the frequency converter you can power up the control board
from an external power source by connecting the external power source to bidirectional terminal #6
of the NXOPTA1 board (see page 63) or to the corresponding +24V terminal on any other option
board. This voltage is high enough for you to set parameter values or to keep the fieldbus active.

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Ke ypa d
Input signals
G1 G8
READY READY READY

Keypad Keypad Keypad
Parameters Basic parameters Min Frequency

G1 G8 P1 P18 13.95 Hz
READY READY
Keypad Keypad
Min Frequency Min Frequency

13.95 Hz enter
14.45 Hz
Figure 7-5. Parameter value change procedure

7.3.3 Keypad control menu (M3)

In the Keypad Controls Menu, you can choose the control place, edit the frequency reference and
change the direction of the motor. Enter the submenu level with the Menu button right.
NOTE! There are some special functions that can be performed when in the M3
menu:
start
Select the keypad as the active control place by keeping the button
pushed down for 3 seconds when the motor is running. The keypad will
become the active control place and the current frequency reference and direction
will be copied to the keypad.
stop
Select the keypad as the active control place by keeping the button
pushed down for 3 seconds when the motor is stopped. The keypad will
become the active control place and the current frequency reference and direction
will be copied to the keypad.
Copy the frequency reference set elsewhere (I/O, fieldbus) to the panel
enter
by keeping the button pushed down for 3 seconds.
Note that if you are in any other than M3 menu these functions will not work.
If you are in some other than M3 menu and try to start the motor by pressing the START button when
the keypad is not selected as the active control place you will get an error message Keypad Control
NOT ACTIVE.
7.3.3.1 Selection of control place

There are three different places (sources) which the frequency converter can be controlled from. For
each control place, a different symbol will appear on the alphanumeric display:
Control place Symbol

I/O terminals I/O term
Keypad (panel) Keypad
Fieldbus Bus/Comm
Change the control place by entering the edit mode with the Menu button right. The options can
then be browsed through with the Browser buttons. Select the desired control place with the Enter
button. See the diagram on the next page.
See also 7.3.3 above.

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STOP READY STOP READY STOP READY

I /Oterm I/Oterm I/Oterm
Keypad control Control Place Control Place

P1 P4 I/O Remote I/O Remote
STOP READY STOP READY
I/Oterm Keypad
Control Place enter

Control Place
Keypad Keypad
Figure 7-6. Selection of control place
7.3.3.2 Keypad reference

The keypad reference submenu (P3.2) displays and allows the operator to edit the frequency
reference. The changes will take place immediately. This reference value will not, however,
influence the rotation speed of the motor unless the keypad has been selected as
the active control place.
NOTE: The maximum difference between the output frequency and the keypad reference is 6 Hz.
The application software monitors the keypad frequency automatically.
See Figure 7-5 for how to edit the reference value (pressing the Enter button is not, however,
necessary).
7.3.3.3 Keypad direction

The keypad direction submenu displays and allows the operator to change the rotating direction of
the motor. This setting will not, however, influence the rotation direction of the
motor unless the keypad has been selected as the active control place.
See Figure 7-6 for how to change the rotation direction.
Note: Information on controlling the motor with the keypad is given in Chapters 7.2.1,
7.3.3 and 8.2
7.3.3.4 Stop button activated

By default, pushing the STOP button will always stop the motor regardless of the selected control
place. You can disable this function by giving parameter 3.4 the value 0. If the value of this
parameter is 0, the STOP button will stop the motor only when the keypad has been
selected as the active control place.

7.3.4 Active faults menu (M4)

The Active faults menu can be entered from the Main menu by pushing the Menu button right when
the location indication M4 is visible on the first line of the keypad display.
When a fault brings the frequency converter to a stop, the location indication F1, the fault code, a
short description of the fault and the fault type symbol (see Chapter 7.3.4.1) will appear on the
display. In addition, the indication FAULT or ALARM (see Figure 7-1 or Chapter 7.1.1) is displayed
and, in case of a FAULT, the red led on the keypad starts to blink. If several faults occur
simultaneously, the list of active faults can be browsed with the Browser buttons.
The memory of active faults can store the maximum of 10 faults in the order of appearance. The
display can be cleared with the Reset button and the read-out will return to the same state it was
before the fault trip. The fault remains active until it is cleared with the Reset button or with a reset
signal from the I/O terminal.
Note! Remove external Start signal before resetting the fault to prevent unintentional restart of the
drive.
READY
I/O term
Normal state,
no faults:
Active faults
F0

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7.3.4.1 Fault types
In the NX frequency converter, there are four different types of faults. These types differ from each
other on the basis of the subsequent behaviour of the drive. See Table 7-2.
I/Oterm
Operation hours
34:21:05
STOP FAULT STOP FAULT

I/Oterm I/O term
Fault type 11 Output phase Operations days

symbol F T1 T13 17
Figure 7-7. Fault display
Fault type symbol Meaning

A This type of fault is a sign of an unusual operating
(Alarm) condition. It does not cause the drive to stop, nor does it
require any special actions. The 'A fault' remains in the
display for about 30 seconds.
F An 'F fault' is a kind of fault that makes the drive stop.
(Fault) Actions need to be taken in order to restart the drive.
AR If an 'AR fault' occurs the drive will also stop immediately.
(Fault Autoreset) The fault is reset automatically and the drive tries to restart
the motor. Finally, if the restart is not successful, a fault trip
(FT, see below) occurs.
FT If the drive is unable to restart the motor after an AR fault
(Fault Trip) an FT fault occurs. The effect of the 'FT fault' is basically
the same as that of the F fault: the drive is stopped.
Table 7-2. Fault types

7.3.4.2 Fault codes

The fault codes, their causes and correcting actions are presented in the table below. The shadowed
faults are A faults only. The items written in white on black background present faults for which you
can program different responses in the application. See parameter group Protections.
Note: When contacting distributor or factory because of a fault condition, always write down all
texts and codes on the keypad display.
Fault Fault Possible cause Correcting measures

code
1 Overcurrent Frequency converter has detected too high Check loading.
a current (>4*IH) in the motor cable: Check motor.
− sudden heavy load increase Check cables.
− short circuit in motor cables
− unsuitable motor
2 Overvoltage The DC-link voltage has exceeded the Make the deceleration time longer. Use
limits defined in Table 4-4. brake chopper or brake resistor (avail-
− too short a deceleration time able as options)
− high overvoltage spikes in supply
3 Earth fault Current measurement has detected that the Check motor cables and motor.
sum of motor phase current is not zero.
− insulation failure in cables or motor
5 Charging switch The charging switch is open, when the Reset the fault and restart.
START command has been given. Should the fault re-occur, contact the
− faulty operation distributor near to you.
− component failure Please visit:
http://www.vacon.com/wwcontacts.html
6 Emergency stop Stop signal has been given from the option
board.
7 Saturation trip Various causes: Cannot be reset from the keypad.
− defective component Switch off power.
− brake resistor short-circuit or overload DO NOT RE-CONNECT POWER!
Contact factory.
If this fault appears simultaneously with
Fault 1, check motor cables and motor
8 System fault - component failure Reset the fault and restart.
- faulty operation Should the fault re-occur, contact the
Note exceptional fault data record, see distributor near to you.
7.3.4.3. Please visit:
9 Undervoltage DC-link voltage is under the voltage limits In case of temporary supply voltage
defined in Table 4-4. break reset the fault and restart the
− most probable cause: too low a supply frequency converter. Check the supply
voltage voltage. If it is adequate, an internal
− frequency converter internal fault failure has occurred.
Contact the distributor near to you.
Please visit:
10 Input line Input line phase is missing. Check supply voltage and cable.
supervision

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code
11 Output phase Current measurement has detected that Check motor cable and motor.
supervision there is no current in one motor phase.
12 Brake chopper − no brake resistor installed Check brake resistor.
supervision − brake resistor is broken If the resistor is ok, the chopper is faulty.
− brake chopper failure Contact the distributor near to you.
Please visit:
13 Frequency Heatsink temperature is under –10°C
converter under-
temperature
14 Frequency Heatsink temperature is over 90°C (or Check the correct amount and flow of
converter 77ºC, NX_6, FR6). cooling air.
overtemperature Check the heatsink for dust.
Overtemperature warning is issued when Check the ambient temperature.
the heatsink temperature exceeds 85°C Make sure that the switching frequency is
(72ºC). not too high in relation to ambient tem-
perature and motor load.
15 Motor stalled Motor stall protection has tripped. Check motor.
16 Motor Motor overheating has been detected by Decrease the motor load.
overtemperature frequency converter motor temperature If no motor overload exists, check the
model. Motor is overloaded. temperature model parameters.
17 Motor Motor underload protection has tripped.
underload
22 EEPROM Parameter save fault
checksum fault − faulty operation
− component failure
24 Counter fault Values displayed on counters are incorrect
25 Microprocessor − faulty operation Reset the fault and restart.
watchdog fault − component failure Should the fault re-occur, contact the
distributor near to you.
Please visit:
26 Start-up Start-up of the drive has been prevented. Cancel prevention of start-up.
prevented
29 Thermistor fault The thermistor input of option board has Check motor cooling and loading
detected increase of the motor temperature Check thermistor connection
(If thermistor input of the option board is
not in use it has to be short circuited)
31 IGBT temperature IGBT Inverter Bridge overtemperature Check loading.
(hardware) protection has detected too high a short Check motor size.
term overload current
32 Fan cooling Cooling fan of the frequency converter Contact the distributor near to you.
does not start, when ON command is given Please visit:
34 CAN bus Sent message not acknowledged. Ensure that there is another device on the
communication bus with the same configuration.
36 Control unit NXS Control Unit can not control NXP Change control unit
Power Unit and vice versa

37 Device changed Option board or control unit changed. Reset

(same type) Same type of board or same power rating Note: No fault time data record!
of drive.
38 Device added Option board or drive added. Reset
(same type) Drive of same power rating or same type Note: No fault time data record!
of board added.
39 Device removed Option board removed. Reset
Drive removed. Note: No fault time data record!
40 Device unknown Unknown option board or drive. Contact the distributor near to you.
Please visit:
protection has detected too high a short Check motor size.
42 Brake resistor Brake resistor overtemperature protection Set the deceleration time longer.
overtemperature has detected too heavy braking Use external brake resistor.
43 Encoder fault Note the exceptional Fault data record. Check encoder channel connections.
See 7.3.4.3. Additional codes: Check the encoder board.
1 = Encoder 1 channel A is missing
2 = Encoder 1 channel B is missing
3 = Both encoder 1 channels are missing
4 = Encoder reversed
(different type) Option board of different type or different Note: No fault time data record!
power rating of drive. Note: Application parameter values
restored to default.
(different type) Option board of different type or drive of Note: No fault time data record!
different power rating added. Note: Application parameter values
50 Analogue input Current at the analogue input is < 4mA. Check the current loop circuitry.
Iin < 4mA (sel. − control cable is broken or loose
signal range 4 − signal source has failed
to 20 mA)
51 External fault Digital input fault.
52 Keypad The connection between the control Check keypad connection and possible
communication keypad and the frequency converter is keypad cable.
fault broken.
53 Fieldbus fault The data connection between the fieldbus Check installation.
Master and the fieldbus board is broken If installation is correct contact the
nearest Vacon distributor.
Please visit:
54 Slot fault Defective option board or slot Check board and slot.
Contact the nearest Vacon distributor.
Please visit:
56 PT100 board Temperature limit values set for the PT100 Find the cause of temperature rise
temp. fault board parameters have been exceeded
Table 7-3. Fault codes

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7.3.4.3 Fault time data record
When a fault occurs the information described above in 7.3.4 is displayed. By pushing the Menu
button right here you will enter the Fault time data record menu indicated by T.1 T.13. In this
menu, some selected important data valid at the time of the fault are recorded. This feature is
intended to help the user or the service person to determine the cause of fault.
The data available are:

Counted operation days d
T.1
(Fault 43: Additional code)
Counted operation hours hh:mm:ss
T.2
(Fault 43: Counted operation days) (d)
Output frequency Hz
T.3
(Fault 43: Counted operation hours) (hh:mm:ss)
T.4 Motor current A
T.5 Motor voltage V
T.6 Motor power %
T.7 Motor torque %
T.8 DC voltage V
T.9 Unit temperature °C
T.10 Run status
T.11 Direction
T.12 Warnings
T.13 0-speed*
Table 7-4. Fault time recorded data
* Tells the user if the drive was at zero speed (< 0.01 Hz) when the fault occurred
Real time record
If real time is set to run on the frequency converter the data items T1 and T2 will appear as follows:
T.1 Counted operation days yyyy-mm-dd
T.2 Counted operation hours hh:mm:ss,sss

7.3.5 Fault history menu (M5)

The Fault history menu can be entered from the Main menu by pushing the Menu button right when
the location indication M5 is visible on the first line of the keypad display.
All faults are stored in the Fault history menu in which you can browse through them using the
Browser buttons. Additionally, the Fault time data record pages (see Chapter 7.3.4.3) are
accessible at each fault. You can return to the previous menu anytime by pushing the Menu button
left.
The memory of the frequency converter can store a maximum of 30 faults in the order of
appearance. The number of faults currently in the fault history is shown on the value line of the main
page (H1 H#). The order of the faults is indicated by the location indication in the upper left
corner of the display. The latest fault carries the indication F5.1, the second latest F5.2 etc. If there
are 30 uncleared faults in the memory the next occurring fault will erase the oldest from the
memory.
Pressing the Enter button for about 2 to 3 seconds resets the whole fault history. Then, the symbol
H# will change to 0.
I/Oterm I/Oter m
5 ChargeSwitch Operation hours

13:25:43
READY READY READY

I/Oterm I/Oterm I/Oterm
Fault history 11 Output phase Operation days

H1 H3 T1 T7 17
PUSH enter to reset
Figure 7-8. Fault history menu

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7.3.6 System menu (M6)
The System menu can be entered from the main menu by pushing the Menu button right when the
location indication M6 is visible on the display.
The controls associated with the general use of the frequency converter, such as application
selection, customised parameter sets or information about the hardware and software are located
under the System menu. The number of submenus and subpages is shown with the symbol S (or P)
on the value line.
On page 86 you will find a list of the functions available in the System menu.

Functions in the System menu
Code Function Min Max Unit Default Cust Selections

English
Deutsch
S6.1 Language selection English Suomi
Svenska
Italiano
Basic Application
Standard Application
Local/Remote control Appl.
Basic
S6.2 Application selection Multi-Step Application
Application
PID Control Application
Multi-Purpose Control Appl.
Pump and Fan Control Appl.
S6.3 Copy parameters
Store set 1
Load set 1
S6.3.1 Parameter sets Store set 2
Load set 2
Load factory defaults
S6.3.2 Load up to keypad All parameters
All parameters
Load down from
S6.3.3 All but motor parameters
keypad
Application parameters
Yes
P6.3.4 Parameter backup No
No
S6.4 Compare parameters
S6.5 Security
S6.5.1 Password Not used 0=Not used
Change Change Enabled
P6.5.2 Parameter lock
Enabled Change Disabled
No
S6.5.3 Start-up wizard
Yes
Change Enabled
S6.5.4 Multimonitoring items
Change Disabled
S6.6 Keypad settings
P6.6.1 Default page
Default page/
P6.6.2
Operating menu
P6.6.3 Timeout time 0 65535 s 30
P6.6.4 Contrast 0 31 18
P6.6.5 Backlight time Always 65535 min 10
S6.7 Hardware settings
Not connected
P6.7.1 Internal brake resistor Connected
Connected
Continuous
P6.7.2 Fan control Continuous
Temperature
HMI acknowledg.
P6.7.3 200 5000 ms 200
timeout
P6.7.4 HMI number of retries 1 10 5
S6.8 System information
S6.8.1 Total counters
C6.8.1.1 MWh counter kWh
Power On day
C6.8.1.2
counter

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Power On hours
C6.8.1.3 hh:mm:ss
counter
S6.8.2 Trip counters

T6.8.2.1 MWh counter kWh
Clear
T6.8.2.2
MWh trip counter
Operating days
T6.8.2.3
trip counter
Operating hours
T6.8.2.4 hh:mm:ss
trip counter
Clear operating time
T6.8.2.5
counter
S6.8.3 Software info
S6.8.3.1 Software package
System software
S6.8.3.2
version
S6.8.3.3 Firmware interface
S6.8.3.4 System load
S6.8.4 Applications
S6.8.4.# Name of application
D6.8.4.#.1 Application ID
Applications:
D6.8.4.#.2
Version
Applications:
D6.8.4.#.3
Firmware interface
S6.8.5 Hardware
I6.8.5.1 Info: Unit power kW
I6.8.5.2 Info: Unit voltage V
I6.8.5.3 Info: Brake chopper
I6.8.5.4 Info: Brake resistor
S6.8.6 Expander boards
Table 7-5. System menu functions

7.3.6.1 Language selection

The Vacon HMI control keypad offers you the possibility to control the frequency converter through
the keypad in the language of your choice.
Locate the language selection page under the System menu. Its location indication is S6.1. Press the
Menu button right once to enter the edit mode. As the name of the language starts to blink you are
able to choose another language for the keypad texts. Confirm the selection by pushing the Enter
button The blinking stops and all textual information on the keypad is presented in the language you
chose.
You can return to the previous menu anytime by pushing the Menu button left.
READY READY
I/Oterm I/Oterm
System Menu Language

S1 S11 English
READY READY
I/Oterm I/Ot erm
Language enter Langue

English Francais
Figure 7-9. Selection of language
7.3.6.2 Application selection

The user can select the application desired by entering the Application selection page (S6.2). This is
done by pushing the Menu button right when on the first page of the System menu. Change then the
application by pushing the Menu button right once again. The name of the application starts to
blink. Now you can browse through the applications with the Browser buttons and select another
application with the Enter button.
In this phase, you will be asked if you want the parameters of the new application to be uploaded
to the keypad. If you wish this to happen push the Enter button Pushing any other button leaves the
parameters of the previously used application saved in the keypad. For more information, see
Chapter 7.3.6.3.
For more information about the Application Package, see Vacon NX Application Manual.

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I/Oterm I/Oterm
System Menu Application

S1 S11 Standard
I/Oterm I/Oterm
Application enter Application

Standard Multi-step
Figure 7-10. Change of application
7.3.6.3 Copy parameters

The parameter copy function is used when the operator wants to copy one or all parameter groups
from one drive to another. All the parameter groups are first uploaded to the keypad, then the
keypad is connected to another drive and then the parameter groups are downloaded to it (or
possibly back to the same drive).
Before any parameters can successfully be copied from one drive to another the drive has to be
stopped when the parameters are downloaded to it:
The parameter copy menu (S6.3) embodies four functions:
Parameter sets (S6.3.1)
The Vacon NX frequency converter features a possibility for the user to load back the factory default
parameter values and to store and load two customised parameter sets (all parameters included in
the application).
On Parameter sets page (S6.3.1), push the Menu button right to enter the Edit menu. The text
LoadFactDef begins to blink and you can confirm the loading of factory defaults by pushing the
Enter button. The drive resets automatically.
Alternatively you can choose any other of the storing or loading functions with the Browser buttons.
Confirm with the Enter button. Wait until 'OK' appears on the display.

READY READY
enter CONFIRM
Parameter sets Parameter sets

Select LoadFactDef CANCEL
READY READY
Parameter sets Parameter sets

Wait... OK
Figure 7-11. Storing and loading of parameter sets
Upload parameters to keypad (To keypad, S6.3.2)
This function uploads all existing parameter groups to the keypad provided that the drive is
stopped.
Enter the To keypad page (S6.3.2) from the Parameter copy menu. Push the Menu button right to
enter the edit mode. Use the Browser buttons to select the option All parameters and press the Enter
button. Wait until 'OK' appears on the display.
READY READY READY
enter CONFIRM
Copy Parameters Up to keypad Up to keypad CHANGE VALUE
P1 P4 Select All param. CANCEL
READY READY
Up to keypad Up to keypad
Wait... OK
Figure 7-12. Parameter copy to keypad
Download parameters to drive (From keypad, S6.3.3)
This function downloads one or all parameter groups uploaded to the keypad to a drive
provided that the drive is in STOP status.
Enter the From keypad page (S6.3.3) from the Parameter copy menu. Push the Menu button right to
enter the edit mode. Use the Browser buttons to select either the option All parameters or
Application parameters and press the Enter button. Wait until 'OK' appears on the display.
The procedure to download the parameters from keypad to drive is similar to that of from drive to
keypad. See above.

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Automatic parameter backup (P6.3.4)
On this page you can activate or inactivate the parameter backup function. Enter the edit mode by
pressing the Menu button right. Choose Yes or No with the Browser buttons.
When the Parameter backup function is activated Vacon NX control keypad makes a copy of the
parameters of the presently used application. When applications are changed, you will be asked if
you wish the parameters of the new application to be uploaded to the keypad. For this to happen,
push the Enter button. If you wish to keep the copy of the parameters of the previously used
application saved in the keypad push any other button. Now you will be able to download these
parameters to the drive following the instructions given in chapter 7.3.6.3.
If you want the parameters of the new application to be automatically uploaded to the keypad you
have to do this for the parameters of the new application once on page 6.3.2 as instructed.
Otherwise the panel will always ask for the permission to upload the parameters.
Note: Parameters saved in the parameter settings on page S6.3.1 will be deleted when
applications are changed. If you want to transfer the parameters from one application to another
you have to upload them first to the keypad.
7.3.6.4 Parameter comparison

In the Parameter comparison submenu (S6.4), you can compare the actual parameter values
to the values of your customised parameter sets and those loaded to the control keypad.
The comparison is performed by pushing the Menu button right when in the Compare parameters
submenu. The actual parameter values are first compared to those of the customised parameter
Set1. If no differences are detected a '0' is displayed on the lowermost line. But if any of the
parameter values differ from those of the Set1 the number of the deviations is displayed together
with symbol P (e.g. P1 P5 = five deviating values). By pressing the Menu button right once again
you can still enter the pages where you can see both the actual value and the value it was
compared to. In this display, the value on the Description line (in the middle) is the default value and
the one on the value line (lowermost) is the edited value. Furthermore, you can also edit the actual
value with the Browser buttons in the edit mode that you can reach by pushing the Menu button
right once again.
In the same way, you can perform the comparison of the actual values to Set2, Factory Settings and
Keypad Set.

READY READY
ParamComparison Set1
C1 C3 0
OR
READY READY
Set1 P2.1.2= 50.0

P1 P6 20.0 Hz
READY
EDIT VALUE
P2.1.2= 50.0
20.0 Hz enter CONFIRM CHANGE
Figure 7-13. Parameter comparison
7.3.6.5 Security
NOTE: The Security submenu is protected with a password. Store the password in a safe place!
Password (S6.5.1)
The application selection can be protected against unauthorised changes with the Password function
(S6.5.1).
By default, the password function is not in use. If you want to activate the function, enter the edit
mode by pushing the Menu button right. A blinking zero appears in the display and now you can
set a password with the Browser buttons. The password can be any number between 1 and 65535.
Note that you can also set the password by digits. In the edit mode, push the Menu button right
once again and another zero appears on the display. Now set first the units. Then push the Menu
button left and you can set the tens etc. Finally, confirm the password setting with the Enter button.
After this, you have to wait until the Timeout time (P6.6.3) (see page 95) has expired before the
password function is activated.
If you now try to change applications or the password itself you will be prompted for the current
password. The password will be entered with the Browser buttons.
Deactivate the password function by entering the value 0.
READY READY READY
I/Oterm I/Oterm enter I/Oterm enter
Password Password OR: Password

Not in use 0 00
Figure 7-14. Password setting
Note! Store the password in a secure location! No changes can be made unless a valid password
is entered!

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Parameter lock (P6.5.2)
This function allows the user to prohibit changes to the parameters.
If the parameter lock is activated the text *locked* will appear on the display if you try to edit a
parameter value.
NOTE: This function does not prevent unauthorised editing of parameter values.
Enter the edit mode by pushing the Menu button right. Use the Browser buttons to change the
parameter lock status. Accept the change with the Enter button or return to the previous level with
the Menu button left.
READY READY READY

System Menu Security Parameter Lock

S1 S9 P1 P4 ChangeEnable
READY READY
I/Oterm I/Oterm
Parameter Lock enter

Parameter Lock
ChangeEnable ChangeDisabl
Figure 7-15. Parameter locking
Start-up Wizard (P6.5.3)
The Start-up Wizard is a feature of the control keypad to facilitate the commissioning of the
frequency converter. If selected active, the Start-up Wizard prompts the operator for the language
and application of his/her choice and then returns to the starting menu or page.
Set the Start-up Wizard active in the following way: In the System Menu, find page P6.5.3. Press
the Menu button right once to reach the edit mode. Use the Browser buttons to set value Yes and
confirm the selection with the Enter button. If you want to deactivate the function follow the same
procedure and give the parameter value No.
READY READY READY

I/O term I/Oterm I/Oterm
enter CONFIRM
Startup wizard Startup wizard Startup wizard CANCEL
No No Yes
Figure 7-16. Activation of Start-up wizard

Multimonitoring items (P6.5.4)
Vacon alpha-numeric keypad features a display where you can monitor even three actual values at
the same time (see chapter 7.3.1 and chapter Monitoring values in the manual of the application
you are using). On page P6.5.4 of the System Menu you can define if it is possible for the operator
to replace the values monitored with other values. See below.
READY READY READY

I/O term I/O term I/O term
Multimon. items Multimon. items enter

Multimon. items
ChangeEnable ChangeEnable ChangeDisable
Figure 7-17. Enabling the change of multimonitoring items
7.3.6.6 Keypad settings

In the Keypad settings submenu under the System menu you can further customise your frequency
converter operator interface.
Locate the Keypad settings submenu (S6.6). Under the submenu, there are four pages (P#)
associated with the keypad operation:
READY READY
I/O term I/O term
Keypad settings Default page

P1 P5 0.
Figure 7-18. Keypad settings submenu
Default page (P6.6.1)

Here you can set the location (page) to which the display automatically moves as the Timeout time (see
below) has expired or as the power is switched on to the keypad.
If the Default Page value is 0 the function is not activated, i.e. the last displayed page remains on the keypad
display. Press the Menu button right once to enter the edit mode. Change the number of the Main menu with
the Browser buttons. Pressing the Menu button right once again makes you able to edit the number of the
submenu/page. If the page you want to move to by default is at the third level repeat the procedure. Confirm
the new default page value with the Enter button. You can return to the previous step anytime by pushing the
Menu button left.
READY READY READY

I/Oterm I/Oterm I/Oterm enter CONFIRM CHANGE
Default page Default page Default page REPEAT TO SET

DEFAULT SUBMENU/PAGE
0. 0. 1. CANCEL
Figure 7-19. Default page function

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Default page in the operating menu (P6.6.2)

Here you can set the location (page) in the Operating menu (in special applications only) to which the
display automatically moves as the set Timeout time (see below) has expired or as the power is switched on
to the keypad. See setting of Default page above.
Timeout time (P6.6.3)

The Timeout time setting defines the time after which the keypad display returns to the Default page (P6.6.1)
see above.
Move to the Edit menu by pressing the Menu button right. Set the timeout time you want and confirm the
change with the Enter button. You can return to the previous step anytime by pushing the Menu button left.
READY READY READY
enter CONFIRM CHANGE
Timeout time Timeout time Timeout time CANCEL

90 s 90 s. 60 s.
Figure 7-20. Timeout time setting
Note: If the Default page value is 0 the Timeout time setting has no effect.
Contrast adjustment (P6.6.4)
In case the display is unclear you can adjust its contrast through the same procedure as that for the
timeout time setting (see above).
Backlight time (P6.6.5)
Giving a value for the Backlight time, you can determine how long the backlight stays on before
going out. You can select here any time between 1 and 65535 minutes or 'Forever'. For the value
setting procedure see Timeout time (P6.6.3).
7.3.6.7 Hardware settings

NOTE: The Hardware settings submenu is protected with a password. Store the password in a safe
place!
In the Hardware settings submenu (S6.7) under the System menu you can further control some
functions of the hardware in your frequency converter. The functions available in this menu are
Internal brake resistor connection, Fan control, HMI acknowledge timeout and HMI
retry.
Internal brake resistor connection (P6.7.1)
With this function you can tell the frequency converter, whether the internal brake resistor is
connected or not. If you have ordered the frequency converter with an internal brake resistor, the
default value of this parameter is Connected. However, if it is necessary to increase braking

capacity by installing an external brake resistor, or if the internal brake resistor is disconnected for
another reason, it is advisable to change the value of this function to Not conn. in order to avoid
unnecessary fault trips.
internal brake resistor status. Accept the change with the Enter button or return to the previous level
with the Menu button left.
Note! The brake resistor is available as optional equipment for all classes. It can be installed
internally in classes FR4 to FR6.
READY READY READY

I/Ot erm I/Ot erm I/Oterm
System Menu HW settings InternBrakeRes

S1 S8 P1 P4 Connected
READY READY
I/Oterm I/Oterm
InternBrakeRes enter
InternBrakeRes
Connected Not conn.
Figure 7-21. Internal brake resistor connection
Fan control (P6.7.2)
This function allows you to control the frequency converter’s cooling fan. You can set the fan to run
continuously when the power is switched on or depending on the temperature of the unit. If the latter
function has been selected the fan is switched on automatically when the heat sink temperature
reaches 60°C. The fan receives a stop command when the heat sink temperature falls to 55°C.
However, the fan runs for about a minute after receiving the stop command or switching on the
power, as well as after changing the value from Continuous to Temperature.
Note! The fan runs always when the drive is in RUN state.
Enter the edit mode by pushing the Menu button right. The present mode shown starts to blink. Use
the Browser buttons to change the fan mode. Accept the change with the Enter button or return to
the previous level with the Menu button left.
READY READY READY

Fan control Fan control enter

Fan control
Continuous Continuous Temperature
Figure 7-22. Fan control function

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HMI acknowledge timeout (P6.7.3)
This function allows the user to change the timeout of the HMI acknowledgement time.
Note! If the frequency converter has been connected to the PC with a normal cable, the default
values of parametres 6.7.3 and 6.7.4 (200 and 5) must not be changed.
If the frequency converter has been connected to the PC via a modem and there is delay in
transferring messages, the value of par. 6.7.3 must be set according to the delay as follows:
Example:
• Transfer delay between the frequency converter and the PC = 600 ms
• The value of par. 6.7.3 is set to 1200 ms (2 x 600, sending delay + receiving
delay)
• The corresponding setting shall be entered in the [Misc]-part of the file
NCDrive.ini:
Retries = 5
AckTimeOut = 1200
TimeOut = 6000
It must also be considered that intervals shorter than the AckTimeOut-time cannot be used in NC-
Drive monitoring.
acknowledgement time. Accept the change with the Enter button or return to the previous level with
the Menu button left.
READY READY
I/Oterm I/Oterm
HMI ACK timeout HMI ACK timeout enter
200ms 200ms
Figure 7-23. HMI acknowledge timeout
Number of retries to receive HMI acknowledgement (P6.7.4)
With this parameter you can set the number of times the drive will try receive acknowledgement if
this does not succeed within the acknowledgement time (P6.7.3) or if the received
acknowledgement is faulty.
Enter the edit mode by pushing the Menu button right. The present value shown starts to blink. Use
the Browser buttons to change the amount of retries. Accept the change with the Enter button or
return to the previous level with the Menu button left.
See Figure 7-23 for the procedure of changing the value.

7.3.6.8 System info

In the System info submenu (S6.8) you can find frequency converter-related hardware and software
information as well as operation-related information.
Total counters (S6.8.1)
In the Total counters page (S6.8.1) you can find information related to the frequency converter
operation times, i.e. the total numbers of MWh, operation days and operation hours passed so far.
Unlike the counters in the Trip counters , these counters cannot be reset.
Note! The Power On time counter (days and hours) runs always, when the power is on.
Page Counter
C6.8.1.1. MWh counter
C6.8.1.2. Power On day counter
C6.8.1.3. Power On hour counter
Table 7-6. Counter pages
Trip counters (S6.8.2)
Trip counters (menu S6.8.2) are counters the values of which can be reset i.e. restored to zero. You
have the following resettable counters at your disposal:
Note! The trip counters run only when the motor is running.
Page Counter
T6.8.2.1 MWh counter
T6.8.2.3 Operation day counter
T6.8.2.4 Operation hour counter
Table 7-7. Resettable counters
The counters can be reset on pages 6.8.2.2 (Clear MWh counter) and 6.8.2.5 (Clear Operation
time counter).
Example: When you want to reset the operation counters you should do the following:
STOP READY STOP READY READY
Trip counters Clr Optime cntr Clr Optime cntr

T1 T5 Not reset Not reset
STOP READY STOP READY STOP READY
Clr Optime cntr enter

Clr Optime cntr Clr Optime cntr
Reset Reset Not reset
Figure 7-24. Counter reset

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Software (S6.8.3)
The Software information page includes information on the following frequency converter software
related topics:
Page Content
6.8.3.1 Software package
6.8.3.2 System software version
6.8.3.3 Firmware interface
6.8.3.4 System load
Table 7-8. Software information pages
Applications (S6.8.4)
At location S6.8.4 you can find the Applications submenu containing information about not only
the application currently in use but also all other applications loaded into the frequency converter.
The information available is:
Page Content
6.8.4.# Name of application
6.8.4.#.1 Application ID
6.8.4.#.2 Version
6.8.4.#.3 Firmware interface
Table 7-9. Applications information pages
I/Oterm I/Oterm
Standard Version
D1 D3 2.01
READY READY READY

I/O term I/Oterm I/Oterm
Applications Basic Application id

A1 A7 D1 D3 NXFIFF01
Figure 7-25. Applications info page
In the Applications information page, push the Menu button right to enter the Application pages of
which there are as many as there are applications loaded into the frequency converter. Locate the
application you want information about with the Browser buttons and then enter the Information
pages with the Menu button right. Use again the Browser buttons to see the different pages.

Hardware (S6.8.5)
The Hardware information page provides information on the following hardware-related topics:
Page Content
6.8.5.1 Nominal power of the unit
6.8.5.2 Nominal voltage of the unit
6.8.5.3 Brake chopper
6.8.5.4 Brake resistor
Table 7-10. Hardware information pages
Expander boards (S6.8.6)
In the Expander boards pages you find information about the basic and option boards connected to
the control board (see Chapter 6.2).
You can check the status of each board slot by entering the Expander boards page with the Menu
button right and using the Browser buttons to choose the board whose status you wish to check.
Push the Menu button right again to display the status of the board. The keypad will also display the
program version of the respective board when you push either one of the Browser buttons.
If no board is connected to the slot the text 'no board' will be shown. If a board is connected to a
slot but the connection is somehow lost the text 'no conn.' is displayed. See Chapter 6.2 and Figure
6-19 and 6-16 for more information.
For more information on the expander board-related parameters, see Chapter 7.3.7.
I/Oterm I/Oterm
B:NXOPTA2 Software version

E1 E2 10001.0
READY READY READY

Expander boards A:NXOPTA1 State

E1 E5 E1 E2 Run
Figure 7-26. Expander board information menus
Debug menu (S6.8.7)
This menu is meant for advanced users and application designers. Contact factory for any
assistance needed.

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7.3.7 Expander board menu (M7)
The Expander board menu makes it possible for the user 1) to see what expander boards are
connected to the control board and 2) to reach and edit the parameters associated with the
expander board.
Enter the following menu level (G#) with the Menu button right. At this level, you can browse
through slots (see page 60) A to E with the Browser buttons to see what expander boards are
connected. On the lowermost line of the display you also see the number of parameters associated
with the board. You can view and edit the parameter values in the same way as described in
chapter 7.3.2. See Table 7-11 and Figure 7-27.
Expander board parameters
Code Parameter Min Max Default Cust Selections

1=0…20 mA
2=4…20 mA
P7.1.1.1 AI1 mode 1 5 3 3=0…10 V
4=2…10 V
5=–10…+10 V
P7.1.1.2 AI2 mode 1 5 1 See P7.1.1.1
1=0…20 mA
2=4…20 mA
P7.1.1.3 AO1 mode 1 4 1
3=0…10 V
4=2…10 V
Table 7-11. Expander board parameters (board NXOPTA1)
R EA DY R EA DY
I/Oterm I/Oterm
D:NXOPTC2 Monitor
G1 G2 V1 V2
READY READY READY
Expander boards C:NXOPTC1 Parameters

G1 G5 G1 G2 P1 P4
READY READY
C H AN GE VAL UE
Slave address Slave address
enter C ON FIR M CHANGE
126 126
R EA DY
I/Oterm
Baud rate
Auto
Figure 7-27. Expander board information menu

7.4 Further keypad functions

The Vacon NX control keypad embodies additional application-related functions. See Vacon NX
Application Package for more information.

vacon Commissioning 103(109)
8. COMMISSIONING
8.1 Safety
Before commissioning, note the following directions and warnings:
Internal components and circuit boards of the frequency converter (except

1 for the galvanically isolated I/O terminals) are live when Vacon NX is
connected to mains potential. Coming into contact with this voltage
is extremely dangerous and may cause death or severe
injury.
The motor terminals U, V, W and the DC-link/brake resistor terminals –/+
2 are live when Vacon NX is connected to mains, even if the motor is
not running.
The control I/O-terminals are isolated from the mains potential. However,
3 the relay outputs and other I/O-terminals may have a dangerous control
voltage present even when Vacon NX is disconnected from mains.
Do not make any connections with the frequency converter connected to
4 the mains.
After having disconnected the frequency converter from the mains, wait
WARNING 5 until the fan stops and the indicators on the keypad go out (if no keypad is
attached see the indicator through the keypad base). Wait 5 more minutes
before doing any work on Vacon NX connections. Do not even open the
cover before this time has expired.
Before connecting the frequency converter to mains make sure that the
6 Vacon NX front cover is closed.
HOT SURFACE When run ning, the side of converter FR8 is burning hot. Do not touch
7 with hands!
When running, the back of frequency converter FR6 is burning hot.
8 Therefore it MUST NOT be mounted onto a surface which is not fireproof.
8.2 Commissioning of the frequency converter
1 Read carefully the safety instructions in Chapter 1 and above and follow them.
2 After the installation, pay attention to:
- that both the frequency converter and the motor are grounded.
- that the mains and motor cables comply with the requirements given in Chapter 6.1.1.
- that the control cables are located as far as possible from the power cables (see
Chapter 6.1.2, step 3) , the shields of the shielded cables are connected to protective
earth . The wires may not touch the electrical components of the frequency converter.
- that the common inputs of digital input groups are connected to +24V or ground of the
I/O terminal or the external supply.

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3 Check the quality and quantity of cooling air (chapter 5.2 and Table 5-11).
4 Check the inside of the frequency converter for condensation.
5 Check that all Start/Stop switches connected to the I/O terminals are in Stop-position.
6 Connect the frequency converter to mains.
7 Set the parameters of group 1 (See Vacon All in One Application Manual) according to
the requirements of your application. At least the following parameters should be set:
- motor nominal voltage
- motor nominal frequency
- motor nominal speed
- motor nominal current
You will find the values needed for the parameters on the motor rating plate.
8 Perform run test without motor
Perform either Test A or Test B:
A Controls from the I/O terminals:
a) Turn the Start/Stop switch to ON position.
b) Change the frequency reference (potentiometer)
c) Check in the Monitoring menu M1 that the value of Output frequency changes
according to the change of frequency reference.
d) Turn the Start/Stop switch to OFF position.
B Control from the control keypad:

a) Change the control from the I/O terminals to the keypad as advised in Chapter
7.3.3.1.
start
b) Push the Start button on the keypad .
c) Move over to the Keypad control menu (M3) and Keypad Reference submenu
(Chapter 7.3.3.2) and change the frequency reference using the Browser buttons
-
+ .
d) Check in the Monitoring menu M1 that the value of Output frequency changes
according to the change of frequency reference.
stop
e) Push the Stop button on the keypad .

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vacon Commissioning 105(109)
9 Run the start-up tests without the motor being connected to the process, if possible. If this is
not possible, secure the safety of each test prior to running it. Inform your co-workers of the
tests.
a) Switch off the supply voltage and wait up until the drive has stopped as advised at
Chapter 8.1, step 5.
b) Connect the motor cable to the motor and to the motor cable terminals of the frequency
converter.
c) See to that all Start/Stop switches are in Stop positions.
d) Switch the mains ON
e) Repeat test 8A or 8B.
10 Connect the motor to the process (if the startup test was run without the motor being
connected)
a) Before running the tests, make sure that this can be done safely.
b) Inform your co-workers of the tests.
c) Repeat test 8A or 8B.

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9. FAULT TRACING
When a fault is detected by the frequency converter control electronics, the drive is stopped and the symbol F
together with the ordinal number of the fault, the fault code and a short fault description appear on the
display. The fault can be reset with the Reset button on the control keypad or via the I/O terminal. The faults
are stored in the Fault history menu (M5) which can be browsed. The different fault codes you will find in the
table below.
The fault codes, their causes and correcting actions are presented in the table below. The shadowed faults
are A faults only. The items written in white on black background present faults for which you can program
different responses in the application. See parameter group Protections.
Note: When contacting distributor or factory because of a fault condition, always write down all texts and
codes on the keypad display.
code
1 Overcurrent Frequency converter has detected too high Check loading.
a current (>4*IH) in the motor cable: Check motor.
− sudden heavy load increase Check cables.
− short circuit in motor cables
− unsuitable motor
2 Overvoltage The DC-link voltage has exceeded the Make the deceleration time longer. Use
limits defined in Table 4-4. brake chopper or brake resistor (avail-
− too short a deceleration time able as options)
− high overvoltage spikes in supply
3 Earth fault Current measurement has detected that the Check motor cables and motor.
sum of motor phase current is not zero.
− insulation failure in cables or motor
5 Charging switch The charging switch is open, when the Reset the fault and restart.
START command has been given. Should the fault re-occur, contact the
− faulty operation distributor near to you.
− component failure Please visit:
6 Emergency stop Stop signal has been given from the option
board.
7 Saturation trip Various causes: Cannot be reset from the keypad.
− defective component Switch off power.
− brake resistor short-circuit or overload DO NOT RE-CONNECT POWER!
Contact factory.
If this fault appears simultaneously with
Fault 1, check motor cables and motor
8 System fault - component failure Reset the fault and restart.
- faulty operation Should the fault re-occur, contact the
Note exceptional fault data record, see distributor near to you.
7.3.4.3. Please visit:

vacon Fault tracing 107(109)
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9 Undervoltage DC-link voltage is under the voltage limits In case of temporary supply voltage
defined in Table 4-4. break reset the fault and restart the
− most probable cause: too low a supply frequency converter. Check the supply
voltage voltage. If it is adequate, an internal
− frequency converter internal fault failure has occurred.
Contact the distributor near to you.
Please visit:
10 Input line Input line phase is missing. Check supply voltage and cable.
supervision
11 Output phase Current measurement has detected that Check motor cable and motor.
supervision there is no current in one motor phase.
12 Brake chopper − no brake resistor installed Check brake resistor.
supervision − brake resistor is broken If the resistor is ok, the chopper is faulty.
− brake chopper failure Contact the distributor near to you.
Please visit:
13 Frequency Heatsink temperature is under –10°C
converter under-
temperature
14 Frequency Heatsink temperature is over 90°C (or Check the correct amount and flow of
converter 77ºC, NX_6, FR6). cooling air.
overtemperature Check the heatsink for dust.
Overtemperature warning is issued when Check the ambient temperature.
the heatsink temperature exceeds 85°C Make sure that the switching frequency is
(72ºC). not too high in relation to ambient tem-
perature and motor load.
15 Motor stalled Motor stall protection has tripped. Check motor.
16 Motor Motor overheating has been detected by Decrease the motor load.
overtemperature frequency converter motor temperature If no motor overload exists, check the
model. Motor is overloaded. temperature model parameters.
17 Motor Motor underload protection has tripped.
underload
22 EEPROM Parameter save fault
checksum fault − faulty operation
− component failure
24 Counter fault Values displayed on counters are incorrect
25 Microprocessor − faulty operation Reset the fault and restart.
watchdog fault − component failure Should the fault re-occur, contact the
distributor near to you.
Please visit:
26 Start-up Start-up of the drive has been prevented. Cancel prevention of start-up.
prevented
29 Thermistor fault The thermistor input of option board has Check motor cooling and loading
detected increase of the motor temperature Check thermistor connection
(If thermistor input of the option board is
not in use it has to be short circuited)

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(hardware) protection has detected too high a short Check motor size.
32 Fan cooling Cooling fan of the frequency converter Contact the distributor near to you.
does not start, when ON command is Please visit:
given http://www.vacon.com/wwcontacts.html
34 CAN bus Sent message not acknowledged. Ensure that there is another device on the
communication bus with the same configuration.
36 Control unit NXS Control Unit can not control NXP Change control unit
Power Unit and vice versa
(same type) Same type of board or same power rating Note: No fault time data record!
of drive.
(same type) Drive of same power rating or same type Note: No fault time data record!
of board added.
39 Device removed Option board removed. Reset
Drive removed. Note: No fault time data record!
40 Device unknown Unknown option board or drive. Contact the distributor near to you.
Please visit:
protection has detected too high a short Check motor size.
42 Brake resistor Brake resistor overtemperature protection Set the deceleration time longer.
overtemperature has detected too heavy braking Use external brake resistor.
43 Encoder fault Note the exceptional Fault data record. Check encoder channel connections.
See 7.3.4.3. Additional codes: Check the encoder board.
1 = Encoder 1 channel A is missing
2 = Encoder 1 channel B is missing
3 = Both encoder 1 channels are missing
4 = Encoder reversed
(different type) Option board of different type or different Note: No fault time data record!
power rating of drive. Note: Application parameter values
(different type) Option board of different type or drive of Note: No fault time data record!
different power rating added. Note: Application parameter values
50 Analogue input Current at the analogue input is < 4mA. Check the current loop circuitry.
Iin < 4mA (sel. − control cable is broken or loose
signal range 4 − signal source has failed
to 20 mA)
51 External fault Digital input fault.
52 Keypad The connection between the control Check keypad connection and possible
communication keypad and the frequency converter is keypad cable.
fault broken.

vacon Fault tracing 109(109)
9
53 Fieldbus fault The data connection between the fieldbus Check installation.
Master and the fieldbus board is broken If installation is correct contact the
nearest Vacon distributor.
Please visit:
54 Slot fault Defective option board or slot Check board and slot.
Contact the nearest Vacon distributor.
Please visit:
56 PT100 board Temperature limit values set for the PT100 Find the cause of temperature rise
temp. fault board parameters have been exceeded
Table 9-1. Fault codes


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AT LEAST THE 10 FOLLOWING STEPS OF THE START-UP QUICK GUIDE MUST BE PERFORMED

DURING THE INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING.

IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.

Start-up Quick Guide

1. Check that the delivery corresponds to your order, see Chapter 3.

5. Follow the installation instructions, see Chapter 6.1.2.

• nominal voltage of the motor

All parameters are explained in the All in One Application Manual.

9. Follow the commissioning instructions, see Chapter 8.

VACON NX USER’S MANUAL

VACON NX APPLICATION MANUAL

ABOUT THE VACON NX USER'S MANUAL

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Vacon NX User's Manual

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6.1.1.3 Control cable.....................................................................................................................45

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8. COMMISSIONING ...................................................................................... 103

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ONLY A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN MAY CARRY OUT

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1.3 Earthing and earth fault protection

1.4 Running the motor

= Hot surface – Risk of burn

MOTOR RUN CHECK LIST

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2.2 EMC directive

2.2.2 Technical criteria

2.2.3 Vacon frequency converter EMC classification

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Class L (NX_5, FR10 and NX_6 FR6 to FR10 only):

All Vacon NX frequency converters fulfil all EMC immunity requirements

2.2.4 Manufacturer's declaration of conformity

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hereby declare that the product

Product name: Vacon NXS/P Frequency converter

has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following

Safety: EN50178 (1997), EN60204-1 (1996)

In Vaasa, 5th of May, 2003

The year the CE marking was affixed: 2002

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has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following

Safety: EN50178 (1997), EN60204-1 (1996)

In Vaasa, 17th of November, 2003

The year the CE marking was affixed: 2003

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has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the following

Safety: EN50178 (1997), EN60204-1 (1996)

In Vaasa, 10th of November, 2003

The year the CE marking was affixed: 2003

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3.1 Type designation codes

NXS 0000 5 A 2 H 1 SSV A1A20000C3

Figure 3-1. Vacon NX type designation code, frames FR4 to FR9

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NXP 0000 5 A 3 L 0 SSG A1A20000C3

Figure 3-2. Vacon NX type designation code, frame FR10

Note: Ask factory for other possible installation combinations.

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Neither can the manufacturer be held responsible for consequential damages.