g GE Industrial Systems

AC SPEED CONTROL EQUIPMENT

VAT20
1ph, 200V-240V System, 0.2-0.75kW / 1/4-1HP
1ph/3ph, 200V-240V System, 1.5-2.2kW / 2-3 HP

3ph, 380-460V System 0.75-2.2kW / 1-3 HP

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

--------------------------------- NOTICE ------------------------------------------

1. Read this manual thoroughly before using the VAT20, and store

in a safe place for reference.

2. The contents of this manual can be changed without notice

GE POWER CONTROLS
 Table of Contents

Foreword..................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

1. Precautions of operation......................................... 2
2. Precautions of operation environment .................... 4

Chapter 2 Hardware Instruction and Installation

1. Operation Environment........................................... 5
2. Model No. Instructions ............................................ 6
3. Specifications ......................................................... 7
4. Wiring ..................................................................... 9
5. Dimensions & terminal block layout ...................... 15

Chapter 3 Software Index

1. Control Panel Instructions .................................... 20
2. List of Parameters ................................................ 21
3. Parameter Function Description ........................... 22
4. Malfunction Indication and Countermeasure ........ 31
5. General Troubleshooting Method ......................... 34

Chapter 4 Maintenance and Peripherals

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1. Foreword
To fully employ all functions of the inverter, and to ensure the safety of users, please read
through this operating manual in detail. Should you have any further query, please feel free to
contact your local distributor or sales person of GE Power Controls.

Precaution
Inverter is a power electronic device, for safety reason, please take special care for paragraphs
with “WARNING” or “CAUTION” symbol. They are important safety precautions to be aware of
while transporting, installation, operating or examining the inverter. Please following these
precaution to ensure your safety.

WARNING Personnel injury may be resulted by improper operation.

CAUTION The inverter or mechanical system may be damaged by improper operation.

WARNING

l Do not touch the PCB or components on the PCB right after turning off the power before the
charging indicator went off.
l Do not attempt to wire circuitry while power is on. Do not attempt to examine the components
and signals on the PCB while the inverter operating.
l Do not attempt to disassemble or modify internal circuitry, wiring, or components of the
inverter.
l The grounding terminal of the inverter must be grounded properly with 200V class type III
standard.

CAUTION
l Do not attempt to proceed dielectric strength test to internal components of the inverter. There
are sensitive semiconductor-devices vulnerable to high voltage in the inverter.
l Do not connect the output terminals: T1(U), T2(V), and T3(W) to AC power outlet.
l The CMOS IC on the primary PCB of the inverter is vulnerable to static electrical charges. Do
not contact the primary PCB of the inverter.

2. Examination before installation

Every GE Power Controls inverter has been fully tested and examined before shipment. Please
carry out following examination procedures after unpacking your inverter.

l Check to see the model number of the inverter. It should be the one that you ordered.
l Check to see if there is any damage during the transportation. Do not connect the inverter
to the power supply if there is any sign of damage.

Report to regional sale representative if you find any abnormal condition as mentioned above.

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 Chapter 1. Safety Precaution

1. Precautions of operation

Before turning ON power

CAUTION
Choose appropriate power source with correct voltage setting as the input voltage
specification of the inverter.

WARNING

Special care must be taken while wiring the primary circuitry panel. The L1 and L2
terminal must be connected to input power source and must not be mistakenly
connected to T1, T2 or T3 terminal. This may damage the inverter when the power is
turned on.

CAUTION
l Do not attempt to transport the inverter by the front of the cover. Securely hold the
inverter by the heat-sink mounting chassis to prevent the inverter from falling, this
may cause personnel injury or damage to the inverter itself.
l Install the inverter onto a firm metal base plate or another non-flammable type
material. Do not install the inverter onto or nearby any flammable material.
l An additional cooling fan may need to be installed if several inverters are installed
into one control panel. The inside temperature inside an enclosed panel should be
below 40 degrees to avoid overheating.
l Turn off the power supply before proceeding to remove or perform any work on any
panel. Carry out installation procedures according to instructions given in order to
avoid a situation resulting in an operational malfunction.
l Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than 5000 RMS
symmetrical amperes. 240 Volts maximum.
l This product is not provided with over speed protection.
l Only intended for use in a pollution degree 2 macro environment or equivalent

When power is applied

WARNING

Do not attempt to install or remove connector of inverter when the power supply is
turned on. Otherwise, the inverter may be damaged due to the surge peak caused by
the insertion or removal of power.

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Under Operation

WARNING

Do not use a separate device to switch ON or OFF motor during operation. Otherwise,
the inverter may experience an over-current breakdown.

WARNING

l Do not remove the front cover of the inverter when the power is ON to avoid
personnel injury caused by electrical shock.

l When the automatic restart function is enabled, the motor and machinery will be
restarted automatically.

CAUTION
l Do not touch the heat-sink base.
l The inverter can be easily operated from low-speed to high-speed range. Please
reconfirm the operating range of motor and machinery.
l Do not examining the signals on the PCB of the inverter when it is under operation.
l All inverter had been properly adjusted before delivery.

CAUTION
Do not proceed with disassemble or examination procedure before ensuring that the
power is off and the Power LED extinguished.

When examination and maintenance

CAUTION
Inverter environment should be within temp: –10 OC ~ +40 OC, humidity under 95% RH
without condensing.

CAUTION
After the removal of shield sticker, the environment temperature should be
within –10OC ~ +50OC and humidity under 95% RH without condensing. Besides, the
inverter should be free from water dripping or metal dust.

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2. Precautions of operation environment

oil

Avoid direct sunlight Keep away from Keep away from oil
corrosive gas or liquid grease and gas

Keep away where rain or Avoid metal dust and

Keep away from salty
dripping water may get dusty environment
environment
into the inverter

Avoid where environment

Avoid massive vibration Avoid heat temperature is too high

Keep away from high

electrical-magnetic wave Keep away from Keep away from
or ultra-high wave.
radio-active matter flammable material

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 Chapter 2. Hardware Instruction and Installation
1. Operation Environment
The installation site of the inverter is very important. It relates directly to the functionality and the
life span of your inverter. Please check the installation to meet the following requirements:
l Mount the unit vertically
l Environment temperature: -10OC ~ +50OC
l Avoid placing close to any heating equipment
l Avoid water dripping or humid environment
l Avoid direct sunlight
l Avoid oil or salty corrosive gas
l Avoid contacting corrosive liquid or gas
l Prevent foreign dusts, flocks, or metal scraps from entering interior
l Away from radioactive matter or flammable material
l Avoid electric-magnetic interference (soldering or power machinery)
l Avoid vibration, if vibration can not be avoided, anti-rattler should be installed to reduce it.
l If the inverter is installed in an enclosed control panel, please remove the shield sticker
located at the top of the inverter. This will allow additional airflow and cooling.

External Fan Placement needs to be over the top of the inverter

Correct Alignment Wrong Alignment Correct Alignment Wrong Alignment

l For proper Installation of the inverter you must place the front side of the inverter facing
front and the top of the inverter in the up direction for better heat dissipation
l Installation must be compliant to the following requirements.

(*) (*)

Ventilation & Installation Direction Keep (*) ≥ 7cm for following drives:
Front View N1K5, N2K2, X0K7, X1K5, X2K2

NOTE: Maximum temperature in the enclosure 50ºC

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2. Model No. Instructions

Inverter Model ß MODEL: U20N0K7S (for example)

Input Power Rating ß I/P: AC 1PH 200 ~ 240V 50/60 Hz

Output Rating ß O/P: AC 3PH 0 ~ 240V 1.6KVA 4.2A

U20 - N 0K7 - S
Series Power Voltage KW Power Option
Rated
N: 200V, 1ph 0K2: 0.2kW S: Standard
0K4: 0.4kW Model with
0K7: 0.75kW EMC Filter
SX: Standard
N: 200V, 1ph or 3ph 1K5: 1.5kW Without
EMC Filter
2K2: 2.2kW

X: 400V, 3ph 0K7: 0.75kW

1K5: 1.5kW
2K2: 2.2kW

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3. Specifications
Basic Specification, 200V Series
Model No: VAT20- U20N0K2_ U20N0K4_ U20N0K7_ U20N1K5_ U20N2K2_
Suitable Motor Power Rating (KW) 0.2 0.4 0.75 1.5 2.2
Motor HP 1/4 1/2 1 2 3
Rated Current A 1.4 2.3 4.2 7.5 10.5
Capacity KVA 0.53 0.88 1.6 2.9 4.0
Weight (Kg ) 0.76 0.77 0.8 1.66 1.76
Input Voltage Max. Single phase (and Three phase for 1.5 and 2.2kW only)
200-240V (+10% -15%) , 50/60Hz (+/-5%)
Output Voltage Max. Three phase 200-240V +10%-15%
Dimensions 72x132x118 118x143x172

Basic Specification, 400V Series

Model No: VAT20- U20X0K7_ U20X1K5_ U20X2K2_
Suitable Motor Power Rating (KW) 0.75 1.5 2.2
Motor HP 1 2 3
Rated Current A 2.3 3.8 5.2
Capacity KVA 1.6 2.9 4.0
Weight (Kg )
Input Voltage Max. Three phase 380-480V (+10% -15%) , 50/60Hz (+/-5%)
Output Voltage Max. Three phase 380-480V +10%-15%
Dimensions 118x143x172

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Functional Specification
Type drive VAT20 CPU version 1.6 CPU Version from 1.9
(Check function F_29) (Check function F_29)

Input Signal Type PNP type (SOURCE) input

Control Method Sinusoidal wave PWM control
Freq. Range 0~120 Hz 0~200 Hz
Frequency Resolution Digital : 0.1Hz(0~99.9Hz) D: 0.1Hz(0~99.9Hz)
Freq. 1Hz(100~120Hz) 1Hz(100~120Hz)
Control Analog: 0.06Hz/60Hz A: 0.06Hz/60Hz
Keyboard Setting Directly setup by 65 buttons.
External Signal Setting 0~10V, 4~20mA , 0~20mA
Other function Frequency upper and lower limit
Carrier frequency 1-8kHz 1-16kHz
Accelerate/Decelerate time 0.1~ 999 Sec
V/F Pattern 6 Patterns
General Torque control Torque boost level adjustable (manual torque boost)
Control Multi-Function input 2 point, to be used as multi-speed 1(Sp1) / Jog / External
emergency stop / Reset
Multi-Function output 1a Relay terminal, to be setup as Fault / Running / Frequency.
Braking Torque About 20% . Not allowable external 100% with external
braking resistor. resistor
Other function Decelerate or free run stop, Auto reset, DC braking frequency /
Voltage / Time can be setup by constants.
Indication function 7 segments*3 indicate frequency / inverter parameter / fault
record / program version.
Operating temperature -10 ~ 50ºC
Humidity 0~95% RH non-condensing.
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Vibration Under 1 G ( 9.8 m/s )
EMC specification Class A ( Filter build in )
Protection level IP20
UL UL508C
Overload protection 150% for 1min.
Over-voltage DC voltage > 410V (200V series), DC >800V (400V Series)
Protection Under voltage DC voltage < 200V (200V series), DC <400V (400V Series)
function
Momentary power-loss 0 ~ 2 sec : VAT20 can be restart by speed search
Stall Prevention Accelerate / Decelerate / Constant speed
Output terminal short-circuit Electronic circuitry protection

Protection Grounding fault Electronic Circuitry protection

function Other function Heat sink protection , Current limit
Dimension(W*H*D) mm 72*132*118 118*143*172
Installation Install by mounting screw or DIN rail (Option).

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4. Wiring

Molded-Case Circuit Breaker / Magnetic Contact

l GE Power Controls maintenance and service do not apply to damage caused by
following situation:

(1) Damage to the inverter caused by the lack of appropriate molded-case circuit breaker or
when a circuit breaker with too large of capacity is installed between the power supply
and the inverter.

(2) Damage to the inverter caused by the magnetic contact, phase advancing capacitor, or
surge-protector installed between the inverter and the motor.

Model No: U20N 0K2, 0K4, 0K7 1K5, 2K2

Model No: U20X 0K7, 1K5, 2K2
Molded-case circuit breaker line

Made by GE 20A 30A 15A

Magnetic Contact Made by GE Made by GE Made by GE

(MC) CL00 CL00 CL00

Primary Circuit Terminal (TM1) Wire dimension Wire dimension Wire dimension
2 2 2
2.5mm 4 mm 2.5mm
L1 L2
T1 T2 T3 Terminal screw M3 Terminal screw M3 Terminal screw M3

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Signal Terminal (TM2) Wire dimension 0.75mm (#18 AWG), Terminal screw M3

1~11

l Please utilize three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor with appropriate capacity.

l If a inverter is used to drive more than one motor, the total capacity must be smaller
than the capacity of the inverter. Additional thermal relay must be installed in front of
every motor. Use the Fn_18 at 1.0 times of the rated value specified on the motor
nameplate at 50Hz, 1.1 times of the rated value specified on the motor nameplate at
60Hz.

l Do not install phase advancing capacitor, LC, or RC component between the inverter
and the motor.

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 Application and precautions of Peripherals

Power supply Power Source

l Apply the power source at the correct rated voltage to prevent
from damaging the inverter.
Molded-case l A Power Disconnect or Circuit breaker must be installed between
circuit breaker the AC power supply and the inverter.
or ground fault Molded-case circuit breaker:
interrupter l Utilize appropriate circuit breaker suitable for the rated voltage
and current ratings of the inverter to switch ON/OFF the power
Electrical- supply to the inverter and as a protection for the inverter.
Mangnetic l Do not operate the circuit breaker to switch ON or OFF the
contactor inverter and operational sequence motor’s run/stop.

Leakage circuit breaker:

AC reactor
l Leakage circuit breaker should be added to prevent false
for power operation cause by leakage current and to ensure personnel
factor safety.
improve-ment
Magnetic Contact:
l The Magnetic Contact can be omitted at ordinary operation. To
utilize external control, automatic restart, or breaking controller
the magnetic contact must be added at the primary side.
l Do not operate the magnetic contact to switch ON or OFF the
VAT20 inverter.
Inverter
Power improvement AC Reactor:
l If large capacity power source is applied (over 600KVA),
Grounding
additional AC reactor may be added to improve power factor.

Inverter:
Motor l Power supply input terminals L1 and L2 is not differentiated on
phase sequence, they can be arbitrarily connected. Their
connection may be exchanged.
Grounding
l Output terminal T1, T2, and T3 should be connected to the U, V,
and W terminals of the motor respectively. If motor turns in
opposite direction of the inverter, simply exchanging two of three
wire connection may correct this problem.
l Output terminal T1, T2, and T3 must not be connected to power
source to prevent from damaging inverter.
l Grounding terminal Properly ground the grounding terminal in
compliance to local codes

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External wiring should be carried out in accordance with following requirement. Check and reassure
the wiring is correct after the wiring is complete. (Do not utilize the control circuitry buzzer to check
the wiring.)

EMI connecting:

It is very important that the connections between the inverter, the shielded motor cable, and the EMI
filters are tested as follows.

l Use a metal grounding plate and place the frequency inverter and the EMI filter on the plate.
l Use a screened motor cable with 4 connectors ( U,V,W,& Earth ), don’t use the shielding as
safety earth ( shield is high frequency earth )
l Remove painting around the two metal coupling nut holes. So that the metal coupling nuts
( and the shielding ) make contact with the frequency inverter and the motor.
l Don't solder a conductor to the shielding
l Use a metal clamp to connect the shielding from the motor cable with the metal grounding
plate. Now there is a perfect high frequency earth connection between frequency inverter .
grounding plate and EMI filter.
l Keep the distance between frequency inverter and EMI filter as short as possible ( < 30cm )
otherwise use screened cable with a metal coupling nut and a metal clamp addle to connect
the shielded cable to the frequency inverter and metal grounding plate.
l The only earth connection between the LISN and the test plate should be via the EMI filter.
l Use a motor which equals the power rating or below of the inverter rating.
l Install a noise filter for inverter onto the output side of the primary circuitry can suppress
conducting noise (For residential environment only). To reduce radio active noise, use a
shielded wire between motor and drive, this wiring should be away from control wiring for
more than 30 cm.

Class B (Residential Environment)

U20AF__

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Class A, Industrial Environment (only for drives built-in with EMC class A filter (U20----S)

l When the distance between the inverter and motor is longer than 100m, connection wire
should be carefully chosen to reduce the wiring resistance below 3% and the voltage drop

(V) = v 3 x Wire resistance (Ω/km) x wire length (m) x current x 10-3

(B) Control circuitry wiring must be separated terminated and away from the primary power circuitry
and other high-voltage or large-current power lines to avoid noise interference.

l To reduce the noise interference and avoid possible operational problems, shielded twisted
pair cable should be used to wire the control circuitry, as shown below. Connect the
shielding wire onto the grounding terminal. Only connect one end of the shield

Wiring distance must be under 50m.

Shielding Glove

To control machine
To Inverter terminal

Do not connect the shielding

Connect to system grounding terminal Wrapped with
wire at this end
insulating tape

(C) The grounding terminal of the inverter must be correctly grounded in compliance with local
codes.
l Grounding wire should be wired in accordance to electrical equipment (AWG) with the
length of the grounding wire as short as possible.
l The grounding wire of the inverter must not be grounded together with other large current
loads (such as soldering machines or large current motors). They should be grounded
separately.
l Grounding circuitry must not be formed when grounding several inverters together.

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 (a)good (b) good (c) not good

(D) Wire specification Choose appropriate wire with correct diameter for primary power circuitry and
control circuitry in accordance with electricity regulations.
(E) Upon completion, check out to reassure the wiring correctness, broken wires, and secure
terminal screws.

VAT20 Wiring Diagram

Power Supply Input

Single phase drives:
L1-L2 or L1-L3

Three phase drives:

L1-L2-L3

Multifunction
Multifunction Output
input

For factory
test only

2.5-10K

Grounding

Terminations to Inverter must be made with either listed field wiring lug kits or listed crimp
type ring terminals

l Other connections(external 24V supply)

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 VAT20 series inverter terminal descriptions

Primary circuitry terminal black ( TM1 ) descriptions

Terminal symbol Function description
L1/L (R) Primary power source input to drive
L2 (S) Single phase (1ph) drives: L1, L2 or L, N
Three phase (3ph) drives: L1, L2, L3
L3/N (T)

P External braking resistor terminals

Only for drives 1.5 and 2.2kW
R

T1 (U)
Inverter output to motor
T2 (V)

T3 (W)
* Tightening torque for TM1 is 0.98Nm for frame up to 0.75kW or 1.274Nm for frame 1,5 - 2.2kW.
* Wire voltage rating must be a minimum of 300V(200V series)/600V(400V series)

VAT20 control circuitry terminal block ( TM2 ) description

Terminal symbol Terminal function description

1 TRIP Fault relay output terminal. This is a multi function output (refer to F_21)

2 RELAY Connection point rated capacity 250VAC/1A ( 30VDC / 1A )

3 FWD Operation control terminals (refer to Fn_03)

4 REV

5 + 12V Common point of terminal 3 / 4 / 6 / 7

6 SP1 Multifunction input terminals (refer to Fn_19)

7 RESET

8 +10V Power terminal of potentiometer ( Pin 3 )

9 Analog input point Analog frequency signal input terminal ( Pin 2 of

potentiometer or positive terminal of 0~10V / 4~20mA /
0~20mA)

10 0V Analog common point Analog signal common point ( Pin 1 of potentiometer or

(FM -) negative terminal of 0~10V / 4~20mA / 0~20mA )

11 FM+ Analog output positive Analog frequency signal output terminal

connection point
Output terminal signal is 0 ~ 10VDC/Fn6
* Tightening torque for TM2 is 0.4 Nm.
* Wire voltage rating must be a minimum of 300V for 200V inverters and 600V for 400 inverters.
* Control wiring should not run in the same conduit or race way with power or motor wiring
* Single Input and Output Terminals (TM2) Ratings are ALL Class 2

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SW1 function description

SWITCH 1 External signal type

0~20mA analog signal ( When Fn11 set to 1 )

4~20mA analog signal ( When Fn11 set to 2 )

0~10 VDC analog signal ( When Fn11 set to 1 )

3. Dimensions and terminal block layout

Frame 1: U20N0K2, U20N0K4, U20N0K7

Unit (mm)
A B C D E F G
MODEL: U20N__
0K2S/0K4S/0K7S 132 116 130 8.2 118 61 72

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Frame 2: U20N1K5, U20N2K2, U20X0K7, U20X1K5, U20X2K2

A B C
TM2

TM1

GROUND 3X O 4.5
TM2

TM1
Unit:mm
LENGTH
E MODEL A B C D
U20N1K5, N2K2 143.1 127.5 140 8.0
U20X0K7, X1K5, E F G
X2K2 171.7 108 118
D

F
G

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Dimensions & Installation of class B Filter(U20AF0K7)

M4x14L

Inverter with class B filter (U20AF0K7) mounted. Inverter with class B filter (U20AF0K7) &
Din rail (U20AR0K7) mounted.

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Mounting instructions

Din rail (U20AR0K7) mounting diagram

Step1-
Aim and insert the
4 retention ribs of
U20AR0K7 at the
4 holes in rear
panel of VAT20 . Step1-
Use small screw
Step2- Inserting hole driver inserting
Push the the middle rib of
middle rib
U20AR0K7 U20AR0K7 and
forward until the press the screw
middle rib grips driver in order to
firmly with real strip U20AR0K7
panel Retention rib from VAT20.

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DIN Rail Installation
Mounting clamp and 35mm width rail must be used to install VAT20 on the rail.

Install VAT20 Dismounting VAT20

Mounting plate Pull mounting plate

Screwdriver 1
First place the groove on the back of
module on the upper edge of din rail , 1 Pull the mounting plate downward.
and then push the module down to lock 2 Rotate the T-verter module to dismount it.
up position. Finally press the mounting
plate upward into module.

Mount

DIN Rail

Mounting clamp

Mounting clamp must be used to fasten VAT20

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 Chapter 3. Software Index

1. Control Panel Instructions

POWER LED

DATA
? ? ENT

RUN DSP
STOP FUN

CAUTION
Do not operate keypad by screwdriver or other sharp-ended tool to avoid damaging keypad.

Brief keypad operation flowchart

5 V2
6

(FREQ) V 1 (FREQ)

DSP (READ)
5
FUN
6 DATA
ENT
F ×× F ×× ×××

AFTER (WRITE)
DSP
0.5 SEC 5
FUN DATA
ENT 6
END ×××

*1 Displayed setting frequency when stopped. Display output frequency when running.

*2 The setting frequency can be modified either when stopped or when running.

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2. List of Parameters
Function FN_ Function Description Unit Range Default Note
Accelerate / 01 Accelerate time 0.1Sec 0.1 ~ 999 S 5.0 *1*3
Decelerate Time 02 Decelerate time 0.1Sec 0.1 ~ 999 S 5.0 *1*3
03 0: Forward / Stop, Reverse / Stop 1 0~1 0
Operation mode
1:Run/Stop, Forward / Reverse
Motor direction 04 0: Forward 1: Reverse 1 0~1 0 *1
V/F Pattern 05 V/F pattern setting 1 1~6 1/4 *2
06 Frequency upper limit 0.1Hz 1.0 ~ 120Hz 50/60Hz *2*3
Frequency 1.0 ~ 200Hz *4
upper/lower limit 07 Frequency lower limit 0.1Hz 0.0 ~ 120Hz 0.0Hz *3
0 ~ 200Hz *4
08 SP1 frequency 0.1Hz 1.0 ~ 120Hz 10Hz *3
SPI frequency
1.0 ~ 200Hz *4
09 JOG frequency 0.1Hz 1.0~ 10.0Hz 6Hz
JOG frequency
1.0 ~ 200Hz *4
Operation control 10 0:keypad 1: external terminal 1 0~1 0
11 0:keypad 1 0~2 0
Frequency Control 1:external terminal(0~10v/0~20mA )
2: external terminal ( 4~20mA )
12 Carrier Frequency setting 1 1~5 5
Carrier frequency
1 ~ 10 *4
Torque compensation 13 Torque compensation gain 0.1% 0.0 ~ 10.0% 0.0% *1
Stop method 14 0:decelerate stop, 1:free run stop 1 0~1 0
15 DC braking time 0.1S 0.0 ~ 25.5S 0.5S
DC braking setting 16 DC braking injection frequency 0.1Hz 1 ~ 10Hz 1.5Hz
17 DC braking level 0.1% 0.0 ~ 20.0% 8.0%
18 Protection on motor rated current 1% 50 ~ 100% 100%
Electronic thermal
(0-200 *4
19 Multifunction input terminal 1 (SP1) 1: Jog 2: Sp1 2
Multifunction input function 3: Emergency stop
connection point 20 Multifunction input terminal 2 (RST) 4: External Base Block 5
function 5. Reset 6: Sp2 *4
21 Multifunction output terminal 1: Operating 3: Fault 3
Multi-function output 2: Frequency reached

22 0: REV run enabled 1 0~1 0

Reverse lock-out
1: REV run disabled
Momentary P. loss 23 0: enabled 1: disabled 1 0~1 0
Auto restart 24 Number of Auto-restart times 1 0~5 0
25 010: Constants initialization to 50Hz system *2
Factory setting
020: Constants initialization to 60Hz system
SP2 Frequency 26 Frequency SP2 0.1Hz 1.0 ~ 200Hz 20 *4
SP2 Frequency 26 Frequency SP3 0.1Hz 1.0 ~ 200Hz 30 *4
Software version 29 CPU program version
Fault log 30 Fault Last 3 faults
NOTE: *1: Indicate this parameter can be adjusted during running mode
*2: Please refer to Fn_25
*3: If the setting range is above 100 , the setting unit becomes 1.
*4: Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9 ( Check function F_29)

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3. Parameter function description

Fn_00 Factory adjustment parameter. Do not change.

Fn_01 : Accelerate time = 0.1 ~ 999 sec

Fn_02 : Decelerate time = 0.1 ~ 999 sec

1. Accelerate/decelerate time calculation formula:

Accelerate time = Fn_01 x Setting Frequency

60 Hz

Decelerate time = Fn_02 x Setting Frequency

60Hz

Fn_03 : Operation mode selection =

0 : Forward / Stop , Reverse / Stop
1 : Run / Stop , Forward / Reverse

NOTE 1: Fn_03 take effect only when Fn_10 = 1 (external operation control)
Fn_03 = 0 Fn_03 = 1
control method control method

3 FWD /Stop 3 Run / Stop

4 REV /Stop 4 FWD/ REV

5 COM 5 COM

TM2 PIN3

TM2 PIN4

Fn_03=0
Output Forward
Reverse
Fn_03=1
Output (note)
Forward

Reverse

(note )

Note Reverse command is ignored when Fn_22 = 1

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Fn_04 : Motor rotation direction setting = 0 : forward
1 : reverse

Although there is no Forward/Reverse push button on the digital control panel, it is possible to
adjust forward/reverse function by changing Fn_04 setting.

NOTE:
When Fn_22 =1: Reverse disabled, the Fn_04 can not be set to 1. Then keypad indication would
display “LOC”.

Fn_05 : V/F pattern setting = 1 ~ 6

Adjust Fn_05 = 1-6 to select one of six fixed V/F pattern. (refer to following tables)

Specification 50 Hz System
Application General Application High starting torque Decreasing torque
Fn_5 1 2 3

V (%) V (%)
V (%)

100 100 100

V/F pattern

B B B

C C C
Hz Hz Hz
1 2.5 50 120 1 2.5 50 120 1 25 50 120

Specification 60Hz System

Application General Application High starting torque Decreasing torque
Fn_5 4 5 6

V (%) V (%) V (%)

100 100 100

V/F pattern

B B B

C C C
Hz Hz Hz
1 3.0 60 120 1 3.0 60 120 1 30 60 120

Fn_5 B C
1/4 10% 8%
2/5 15% 10.5%
3/6 25% 7.7%

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 Fn_06 : frequency upper limit = 1 ~ 120 Hz or 200Hz (*)
Fn_07 : frequency lower limit = 0 ~ 120 Hz or 200Hz (*)

(*)Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9 ( Check function F_29)

Internal Fn_06 (freq. Upper limit)

frequency
signal Fn_07 (freq. Lower limit)
(NOTE)

Frequency setting signal

NOTE:
If Fn_07 = 0 Hz, and the frequency instruction is equal to 0Hz, the inverter will
stop at 0 speed.
If Fn_07 > 0 Hz, and the frequency instruction ? Fn_07, the inverter will
output according to Fn_07 setting.

Fn_08 : sp1 frequency = 1 ~ 120 Hz or 200Hz (*)

Fn_09 : jog frequency = 1 ~ 10 Hz or 200Hz (*)

(*)Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9 ( Check function F_29)

1. When Fn_19 or Fn_20 = 2 and multifunction input terminal is ON, the inverter operate at sp1
frequency (Fn_08)

2. When Fn_19 or Fn_20 = 1 and multifunction input terminal is ON, the inverter operate at jog
frequency (Fn_09)

3. The priority of reading frequency setting is Jog > Sp1 > Keypad setting or external frequency
signal

Fn_10 : Operation Control

= 0 : Operation instruction is setup by Keypad
= 1 : Operation instruction is setup by external terminal

NOTE:
When Fn_10=1 (external operation control), emergency stop on the
keypad is enabled.

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 Fn_11 : Frequency control
= 0 : Frequency instruction is setup by Keypad
= 1 : Frequency instruction is setup by VR or analog signal on
TM2 ( 0 ~ 10V / 0-20mA )
= 2 : Frequency instruction is setup by VR or analog signal on
TM2 ( 4-20mA )

NOTE 1:
When Jog frequency or Sp1 frequency is
switched on, the frequency is setup by Sp1
speed, the ? ? buttons on the keypad is
disabled. Original setting will be restored after
Sp1 connection is OFF.

NOTE2 :
During the acceleration after operating
instruction and the acceleration/deceleration
after Sp1 change the buttons on keypad is
disabled.

Fn_12 : carrier frequency = 1 ~ 5 ó up to 10 (*)

(*)Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9 ( Check function F_29)
F_12 Carrier frequency F_12 Carrier frequency F_12 Carrier frequency
1 4 kHz 5 8 kHz 9 15 kHz*1
2 5 kHz 6 10 kHz*1 10 16 kHz*1
3 6 kHz 7 12 kHz*1
4 7.2 kHz 8 14.4 kHz*1
NOTE:*1 : If F_12=7~10,the inverter must operate with low load.

Although an IGBT TYPE inverter can provide a low audible noise level during its operation, it is
possible that the switching of the high carrier frequency may interfere with external electronic
components (or other controllers) or even cause vibration in the motor. Adjusting the carrier
frequency can usually correct this problem.

Fn_13: Torque compensation gain = 0 ~ 10 %

Inverter output according to the B, C point voltage on the V/F pattern (refer to Fn_05 description) plus
the Fn_13 settings to enhance the output torque

NOTE : When Fn_13 = 0, the torque boost function is disabled.

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 Fn_14 Stopping method = 0 : decelerate stop
1 : free run stop
Fn_15 DC braking time = 0 ~ 25.5 sec
Fn_16 DC braking starting frequency = 1 ~ 10 Hz
Fn_17 DC braking level = 0 ~ 20 %

If Fn_14 = 0
When the inverter receive the stop instruction, it decelerate to the frequency setup by Fn_16 and
then output voltage level setup in the Fn_17; after the time duration setup in Fn_15, the inverter turn
into complete stop.

If Fn_14 = 1
The inverter stops output immediately after receiving the stop command. The motor will enter into a
free running state until it comes to a complete stop.

Fn_18: Motor rated current = 50 ~ 100 % or 0 ~ 20% (*)

(*) Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9 ( Check function F_29)

1. Function of the electronic thermal protecting motor is as follow:

(1) Motor rated current = Inverter rated current x Fn_18

Fn_18 = Motor rated current / inverter rated current
(2) When the load is within 100% of the motor rated current, the operation continues. When
the load reaches 150% of the motor rated current the operation may continues for only 1
minute. (refer to curve (1) in figures 3)
(3) After protecting the motor with the electronic thermal switch activated, the inverter is cut off
immediately. The OLI light will flash. To resume operation, push the RESET button or
activate an external reset connection wired to terminal 2.
(4) When the motor is operating at low speeds, the heat dissipation efficiency is lower. The
electronic thermal activation level is also reduced. (to change from curve (1) to curve (2) in
Figure 3. Choose the appropriate Fn_05 setting according to the applied motor to reach
the desired performance.

2. Function of the electronic thermal protecting inverter is as follow:

(1) When the load is within 103% of the inverters rated current, the operation continues. When
the load reaches 150% of rated current of the inverter, the operation will continue for 1
minute. ( Refer to curve (1) of figure 3)
(2) After the activation of the electronic thermal switch, the inverter is shut off immediately.
The OL2 light will flash. To resume the operation, push RESET button or activate an
external reset contact on terminal 2.

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 Fn_05 = 1,2,3 Fn_05 = 4,5,6

50 Hz standard motor Derating 60 Hz standard motor

%
Derating % Minute
100
100
90
90
60
60
Decay
1.0

20 50 (Figure 1) 20 60 (Figure 2) (Figure 3) 100 150 Percentage of

Current

Fn_19: Multifunction input terminal 1 function = 1~5 or 6 (*)

Fn_20: Multifunction input terminal 2 function = 1~5 or 6 (*)

(*)Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9 ( Check function F_29)

1. Fn_19, Fn_20 =1 : JOG

2. Fn_19, Fn_20 =2: Sp1 terminal

Multi-speed control (Only for drives with CPU version from 1.9)

F_19=2 and F_20=6

TM2 SP1 Terminal TM2 RESET Terminal Output frequency

ON OFF SP1 (F_08)
OFF ON SP2 (F_26)

ON ON SP3 (F_27)

F_19=6 and F_20=2

TM2 SP1 Terminal T M2 RESET Terminal Output frequency

ON OFF SP2 (F_26)
OFF ON SP1 (F_08)

ON ON SP3 (F_27)

3. Fn_19, Fn_20 =3: External emergency stop signal

When the external emergency stop signal is activated, the inverter proceeds to decelerate and
stop, (ignoring the setting of Fn_14). The inverters E.S. light will flash after stopping. After the
emergency stop signal is deactivated, turn the RUN switch OFF and then ON again to cycle it.
(Fn_10 =1) Or, push the RUN key (Fn_10=0). The inverter will then resume operation and
restart. If the emergency stop signal is removed before the inverter stops, the inverter will still
execute the emergency stop.

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4. Fn_19, Fn_20 =4: External Base Block ( immediate shut off )

When the external base block signal is activated, the inverter output will be immediately shut off
(ignoring setting in Fn_14) and flash b.b. After the base block signal is deactivated, turn the
RUN switch OFF and then ON again (Fn_10 = 1) or push the RUN key (Fn_10=0), the inverter
will restart from the starting frequency.

5. Fn_19, Fn_20 = 5: Reset when inverter fault.

Fn_21: Multi-function output terminal = 1 ~ 3

1. Fn_21 = 1: Run mode signal

2. Fn_22 = 2: Frequency attained signal

3. Fn_21 = 3: Fault signal

Fn_22: Reverse lock-out = 0 : REV command enabled

= 1 : REV command disabled

NOTE:
When Fn_04 is set to 1 (reverse), Fn_22 can not be set to 1, indication displays “LOC”.
Fn_04 must be change to 0 before setting Fn_22 to 1.

Fn_23: Restart after momentary power loss

= 0 : restart enabled
= 1 : restart disabled

1. When the AC power supply is temporary below low voltage protection levels because of power
company issues or encountering large current loading in the same power supply system, the
inverter will stop its output immediately. If the power source resumes within 2 seconds, the
inverter can restart by using its speed search program.

2. When Fn_23 =0, if the transient power off duration is less than 2 sec., the inverter resume
operation via speed search at 0.5 sec after power up. The restart times is not limited by Fn_24.
If the transient power off duration is longer than 2 sec., it is up to the setting on the Fn_24 to
decide if the inverter can be automatically restarted.

3. When Fn_23 = 1, the inverter will cease operation and will not automatically restart after a
momentary power los s. Starting equipment automatically after a power loss can be dangerous.
Use caution when selecting the automatic restart function

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Fn_24: Number of Auto-restart times = 0~5

1. When Fn_24 = 0, the inverter will not try to restart.

2. When Fn_24 > 0 , the inverter will resume operation via SPEED SEARCH at approximately 0.5
second after a function trip. After that, the inverter will accelerate or decelerate to current
frequency setting.
3. When the inverter is set to deceleration or DC breaking, the transient restart procedure is not
performed.
4. If either of following situations should develop, the auto restart times will be reset:
(1) No additional malfunction (in operation or stop) occurs within 10 minutes.
(2) Press RESET button.

Fn_25 : Factory settings function

= 010 : Constants initialization to 50Hz system
= 020 : Constants initialization to 60Hz system

1. When Fn_25 is set to 010, all parameters are restored to factory settings. The settings of
Fn_05 =1 and Fn_06 = 50. Fn_25 are restored back to 000 after the reset process is
complete. (50Hz operation).

2. When Fn_25 is set to 020, all parameters are restored to factory settings. The settings of
Fn_05 =4 and Fn_06 = 60. Fn_25 are restored back to 000 after the reset process
complete. (60Hz operation) .

Fn_26: SP2 (1 ~ 200Hz), Multi-speed 2

(Refer to Fn_19, Fn_20)

Fn_27: SP3 (1 ~ 200Hz), Multi-speed 3

(Refer to Fn_19, Fn_20)

Fn_28: Reserve

Fn_29: software (program) version

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Fn_30: Fault trace, (Last three faults)

1. Fault trace : indicate the sequence of the occurrence of malfunctions by the location of decimal
point. x.xx indicate a recently happened malfunction. xx.x indicate the last malfunction that
happened. xxx. indicated the earliest malfunction in the record.

2. After entering the Fn_30 function, the x.xx record will be displayed first. After that, press 5
button can read out xx.xà xxx. à x.xx à,,, consecutively.

3. After entering Fn_30 function, if the RESET button is pressed, all three malfunction record will

be cleared. Indication display -.--, --.-, and ---.

4. When the content of malfunction memory indicate O.CC, indicate the latest malfunction code is
OC-C and so on.

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4. Malfunction Indication and Countermeasure

4.1 Manual reset inoperative faults

INDICATION CONTENT POSSIBLE CAUSE COUNTERMEASURE

CPF Program error Outside noise interference Place a RC surge absorber in

parallel with the noise
generating magnetic contact

EPR EEPROM error EEPROM defective Replace EEPROM

OV Voltage too 1. Power source voltage too 1.Examining the power supply
high while not high.
operating 2.Detection circuitry 2.Return the inverter for repair
defective

LV Voltage too low 1. Power source voltage too 1. Examining the power supply
while not low.
operating 2. Detection circuitry 2.Return the inverter for repair
defective.

OH Inverter over 1. Detection circuit defective. 1.Return the inverter for repair
heat while not
operating 2. Environment over-heat or 2.Improve ventilation
poor ventilation

4-2 Manual reset operative faults (Auto-Reset inoperative)

INDICATION CONTENT POSSIBLE CAUSE COUNTERMEASURE

OC Over-current at Detection circuit Return the inverter for repair

stop condition malfunction

OL1 Motor over-load 1. Loading too large 1. Increase capacity of motor

2. Improper V/F model setting 2. Adjust to use a proper V/F curve

setting
3. Improper Fn_18 setting
3. Adjust Fn_18 according to
instruction

Inverter over-load 1. Loading too large 1. Increase capacity of inverter

OL2 2. Improper V/F model setting 2. Adjust to use a proper V/F curve
setting

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4-3 Manual Reset and Auto-Reset Operative faults

INDICATION CONTENT POSSIBLE CAUSE COUNTERMEASURE

Transient 1. Motor coil short -circuit with 1. Examining motor

OCS over-current external casing 2. Examining wiring
starting machine 2. Motor connection wire 3. Replace transistor module
short-circuit with grounding
3. Transistor module
damaged

Over-current at 1. Acceleration time setting 1. Adjust acceleration time to

OCA acceleration too short longer setting
2. Improper V/F feature 2. Adjust to a proper V/F curve
selection 3. Replace and install another
3. Applied motor capacity inverter with appropriate
exceeds inverter capacity capacity

Over-current at 1. Transient alteration of the 1. Examining the loading

OCC steady speed loading configuration
2. Transient alteration of the 2. Install inductor on the power
power supply supply input side

OCd Over-current at Deceleration setting too short Adjust to use a longer

deceleration acceleration time

Over-current at DC Breaking frequency, Adjust to reduce settings of

OCb
breaking breaking voltage, or Fn_15, Fn_16, or Fn_17
breaking time setting too
long

Over-voltage at 1. Deceleration time setting 1. Adjust to use a longer

OVC
operation/deceler too short or inertial deceleration time
ation loading too large 2. Install a inductor on the power
2. Power supply voltage supply input side
variation too large 3. Increase the capacity of
inverter

Insufficient 1. Power supply voltage too 1. Improve power source quality

voltage level at low 2. Adjust to use a longer
LVC
operation 2. Power supply voltage acceleration time
variation too large 3. Increase capacity of inverter
4. Install a reactor on the power
supply input side

OHC Heat -sink over 1. Loading too heavy 1. Examining the loading
heated at 2. Ambient temperature too 2. Increase capacity of inverter
operation high or poor ventilation 3. Improve ventilation

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4-4 Other indications

INDICATION CONTENT DESCRIPTION

Zero Speed When Fn_11 = 0, Fn_7= 0 and frequency setting < 1 Hz

SP0 Stopping When Fn_11 = 1, Fn_7<(Fn_6/100), and frequency setting
<(Fn_6/100)

Keypad The inverter setup to external operation (Fn_10=1). If the STOP

SP2 emergency stop key in the keypad is pressed at the middle of operation, the
inverter stop according the setting in Fn_14 and flash SP2 after
stop. The RUN switch must be turned OFF than ON to restart
the machine.

External When the external emergency stop signal is activated through

E.S. emergency stop the multi-function input terminal, the inverter decelerate and
stop. Inverter flash E.S. after stop. (Refer to instruction for
Fn_19 for detail).

External BASE When the external BASE BLOCK signal is activated through the
b.b. BLOCK multifunction terminal, the inverter stop output immediately and
flash b.b. for indication. (refer to instruction for Fn_19 for detail)

4-5 Keypad Operation Error Indications

INDICATION CONTENT POSSIBLE CAUSE COUNTERMEASURE

LOC Motor direction 1. Attempt to reverse 1. Adjust Fn_22 to 0

locked direction when Fn_22 =
1
2. Adjust Fn_04 to 0
2. Attempt to set Fn_22 to 1
when Fn_04 = 1

Er1 Keypad operation 1. Press 5 or 6 keys when 1. Use 5or6 keys to adjust
error Fn_11=1 or under sp1 frequency setting only after
operation Fn_11=0

2. Attempt to modify Fn_29 2. Do not modify Fn_29

3. Attempt to modify 3. Modify in stop mode

parameter that is not
allowed to be modified
during operation (refer to
parameter list)

Er2 Parameter setting 1. Fn_6 ≤ Fn_7 1. Fn_6 > Fn_7

error

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5. General Troubleshooting Method

ABNORMALITY CHECK POINT COUNTERMEASURE

Is power source voltage delivered into L1, l Check if the power source switched on.
L2 terminal (is the charging indicator
illuminated)? l Turn power source OFF and then ON
again.

l Reconfirm the power voltage level.

l Check to see if the mounting screw

secured.

Is there voltage output from output l Turn power source OFF and then ON
terminal T1, T2 and T3? again.

If the loading too heavy to block motor? l Reduce load to start motor.
Motor
Is there any abnormal condition of the l Refer to malfunction handling
inoperative
inverter? instructions to examine and correct
wiring.
Is the forward or reverse instruction
loaded?

Is the analog frequency setting loaded? l Check to see if wiring for analog
frequency input signal is correct?

If the operation mode setting correct? l Check if the frequency input setting
voltage is correct?

Is wiring on the output terminals T1, T2 l Operate by digital?

Motor operate in and T3 correct?
opposite direction
Is the wiring for the forward and reverse l Wiring should be in accordance with the
signals correct? U, V, W terminals of motor.

Is the wiring for analog frequency input l Examining the wiring and correct it.
correct?
Motor operation
speed fixed Is the operation mode setting correct? l Examining the wiring and correct it.

Is the loading too heavy? l Operation panel operation mode setting

check.

Is the specification of motor (poles, l Reduce loading

voltage) correct?
Motor operation
at speed too Is the gear ratio correct? l Reconfirm motor specification.
high or too low
Is the highest output frequency setting l Reconfirm gear ratio
correct?

Is the voltage on motor side reduced l Reconfirm highest output frequency

extremely?

Is the loading too heavy? l Reduce loading variation

Abnormal speed
variation at Is the loading variation too large? l Increase inverter and motor capacity
operation
Is the input power source steady and l Install AC reactor on the power supply
stable? input side

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 Simple VAT20 Troubleshooting Procedure

VAT20 INV Malfunction

NO
Clearly defined
malfunction

YES

Sign of burn NO YES Examining component with

Any sign of burnt
or breakage of breakage? sign of burnt or breakage

YES NO

Indication of NO ABNORMAL
Is the primary
abnormality circuitry DM normal? Replace DM

Proceed examination
according to ABNORMAL
malfunction indication NORMAL

Is the primary
circuitry I.G.B.T. Replace I.G.B.T.
normal?
NORMAL

Control board, driver

board, carry out
visual inspection

YES
Appearance Replace defective board
abnormality

NO
Switch power ON

Any illuminated NO
indicator on the control
panel

YES

Any malfunction NO
NO Replace current surge
indication
Is LED2 illuminate? absorber
Malfunction
indication YES
The malfunction
Is the
indication is?
DC input voltage ABNORMAL Examining terminals
Three malfunction
record in Fn_30 of control power and wirings
supply normal?
Check to see the
three malfunction
NORMAL
record in Fn_30
Is the control ABNORMAL
power source +5V Replace driver board
normal?
NORMAL

Replace control board,

digital controller.

Is replacing NO
control board solve
the problem?
Inverter malfunction
YES
(Continued) Detail examination required.

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( Continued )

Examining Inverter
parameters

Carry out parameter

initialization

Designate operation
control method

Frequency instruction
setting

Does the
NO
controller displays Replace control board
frequency setting?

Is there NO
voltage output on Replace control board
UVW terminals?
YES
No, The problem
Is replacing is not corrected
Connect to motor and
control board correct
proceed operation
the problem?
Yes, the problem
Is there has been corrected
YES
any abnormality
indication

NO

Is
output current of all NO
phases in balance
condition.

YES

The inverter is
normal now.
The inverter is out of order.
Detail examination is required.

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 Error handling of malfunction indication of OC.OL

When inverter display

malfunction indication
OC.OL.

Is the primary ABNORMAL

circuit I.G.B.T. Replace I.G.B.T.
normal?
NORMAL

Is the appearance Replace defective PCB

normal?
YES

Switch ON power
supply

Is there any YES

malfunction indication

NO
Is the current ABNORMAL
Input operation
detector normal?
instruction

NORMAL
YES Replace control board. Replace detector.

Input frequency setting

NO
Is the output frequency Replace control board
displayed?

YES

Is there output NO
voltage on UVW Replace control board
terminals?
YES
Is replacing NO
control board correct this
Connect motor and Problem?
proceed with operation.

YES
YES
Is there any malfunction
indication

NO

Is output
current of all phases in NO
balance condition.

Inverter is out of order.

YES
Detail examination is required.
The inverter is
normal now.

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 Error handling of malfunction indication of OV.LV

Inverter display OV.LV

Is there
any abnormal breakage Replace defective board
on appearance

Switch ON
power supply

Is there any YES

malfunction indication Replace control board

NO
Input operation
instruction

Input frequency
instruction

Is the output NO
frequency of controller Replace control board
displayed

YES

Is there NO
output voltage on T1, T2, Replace control board
and T3 terminals?
YES
Is the problem
Connect motor. Is the NO
corrected by replacing
motor operating? control board?

YES

YES
Is there any malfunction
indication?

NO

Is output
NO
current of all phases in
balance condition.

YES The inverter is out of order.

The inverter is Detail examination is required.
normal now.

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(1). Motor inoperative

YES Is the circui

t breaker (MCCB)
switched ON?

NO

Can not
Can you switch ON the Wiring short-circuit
MCCB?

Is the
voltage between • Power source
ABNORMAL
L1-L2 power input terminals abnormality
normal? • Poor wiring
Normal
(within +/- 10% of nominal value)

NO
Is Power LED off ? VAT20 malfunction

Is the operation NO Place the operation

switch on the RUN switch to RUN
position? position.

YES

Is there
any output voltage on NO
VAT20 malfunction
motor T1-T2-T3?

Is the
T1-T2,T2-T3,T3-T1 NO
output voltage in balance VAT20 malfunction
condition?
YES (When the motor is not connected, and the voltoge differences between
wires are within +/- 3% can be treated as in balance condition.)
Motor over-load
Defective motor
Poor wiring

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(2). Motor over-heat

Is
there over-loading Reduce loading
YES
condition or the load current Enlarge VAT20 and
exceeds rated Motor capacity
current?

NO

Operate at low YES

speed for a long time? Select another motor

NO

Is the
voltage level between NO
VAT20 malfunction
T1-T2, T2-T3, and T3-T1
normal?

YES

Is there
anything that might YES Remove obstacle
affect motor affecting motor cooling
cooling?

NO

Poor connection
YES
between VAT20 and Correct the connection
motor

(3). Disturbing motor operation

Is the Not
YES acceleration/ appropriate Increase or decrease
During acceleration or deceleration time setting acceleration /
deceleration ? appropriate? deceleration time

NO
Appropriate Reduce load Increase
VAT20 and motor
capacity

Is the
voltage level NO
between T1-T2, T2-T3, and VAT20 malfunction
T3-T1 normal?

YES (The differences between different wires are within ± 3%)

YES Reduce loading

Is there any loading variation or install
variation condition? fly wheel

NO

Is there
any excess vibration YES Improve mechanical
at transmission parts system
like gears?

NO
VAT20 malfunction

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Routine examination and periodical examination
Inverter requires routine and periodical examination and maintenance for a more stable and safer operation.
Refer to following table for required examination item for a more stable and safer operation.
Carry out examination after the “ Power LED ” indicator goes off for 5 minutes to prevent the maintenance
personnel injury caused by the remaining charges in the capacitor of inverter.

Examination
Maintenance Maintenance
period Examination Criterion Countermeasure
item description
Routine 1 Year method
Installation site Reconfirm environment ° Refer to installation Temperature: -10~40 Improve installation
environment temperature and humidity instructions and measure OC Humidity: under 95% site environment
with thermometer and without condensing
hygrometer

Check and remove any ° Visual inspection No foreign object

flammable material nearby

Inverter Is there any abnormal ° Visual and audio No foreign object Tighten loose
Installation anf vibration on the installation inspection screw
grounding site?
Is the grounding resistance ° Measure resistance by 200V class under 100 Improve grounding
within acceptable range? multi-meter ohm

Input power Is the voltage of the primary ° Measure voltage by Voltage level conforming Improve input
source voltage circuitry normal? multi-meter specification power source

Inverter Is the tighten parts secured? ° Visual inspection. Use No abnormality Tighten loose screw
external screwdriver to verify or return for repair
terminal
Is there any sign of breakage ° screw tightness
on the terminal panel?
mounting
screw Is there any obvious rusty °
condition?

Internal wiring Is it deformed or skewed? ° Visual inspection No abnormality Replace or return

of inverter for repair
Is the insulation of wire °
broken?

Heat-sink Is it accumulating dust or ° Visual inspection No abnormality Clean up dust or dirt

dirt?

PCB Is it accumulating conductive ° Visual inspection No abnormality Clean up or replace

metal or oil stain? PCB

Is there any over-heated or °

burnt component?

Cooling fan Is there any abnormal ° Visual and audio No abnormality Replace cooling fan
vibration or noise? inspection

Is it accumulating dust or ° Visual inspection Clean up

dirt?

Power Is it accumulating dust or ° Visual inspection No abnormality Clean up

component dirt?

Examine resistance between ° Measure by multi-meter No short-circuit or Replace power

each terminal open-circuit on the component or
three-phase output inverter

Capacitor Is there any sign of strange ° Visual inspection No abnormality Replace capacitor
odor or leakage? or inverter

Is there any sign of swelling °

or bulging?

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 Chapter 4. Maintenance and Peripherals

Maintenance and Examination

Frequent examination and maintenance is not required for VAT20.
To maintain appropriate reliability for a long term of time, please proceed with following periodical
examination. Remember to turn off power supply and wait till the Power LED went off before proceed.
(Due to the large amount of remaining charges in the internal capacitors.)

(1) Clean out internal dust and dirt.

(2) Check out mounting screws on every terminal and parts. Tighten loose screws.
(3) Dielectric strength test

(a) Remove all conducting wires between VAT20 and outside world. Power must be turned OFF.
(b) The dielectric strength test inside VAT20 should be carried out only for VAT20 major circuitry. Use
DC 500V: high resistance meter. Measured resistance should be higher than 100M ohm.

CAUTION: Do not perform dielectric strength test to the control circuit.

L1 (R) T1 (U)

Input power source Motor

L2 (S) VAT20 T2 (V)

T3 (W)

Grounding terminal

DC-500V
high-resistance
meter
Connection for dielectric strength test

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 Voltage Current Measurement
The voltage and current measurement on the primary and secondary side may be different for the
reason of the instrumentation and the high frequency wave. Refer to following diagram for
measurement of single phase units.

L1 T1
A1 W1 (R) (U) A4 W3
V1 V4
L2 T2
(S) (V) A5

V5
T3
(W) A6 W4
V6

Different kinds of
instrument

NOTE
Measurement Measuring point Instrument
(Measurement criterion)
Input voltage Moving-iron
V1
VI
Input current Moving-iron
A1
Ii
Input power Power-meter P=W1
W1
Pi
Input power factor Calculate power factor by the input voltage, input current and input power
PFi

Output voltage Rectifier Maximum voltage difference

V4 V5 V6 (Moving-iron not between wires under 3%
Vo
allowed)
Output Current A4 A5 Moving-iron Under VAT20 rated current
A6
Io
NOTE
Measurement Measuring point Instrument
(Measurement criterion)
Output power Power-meter Po=W3+W4
W3 W4
Po
Output power factor
PFo

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 Input AC Reactor Specification (1*)
VAT20 Model AC Reactor (2*) AC Reactor (3*) VAT20 Model AC Reactor (2*) AC Reactor (3*)
U20N0K2 ACR3A7H0 37G00204 U20X0K7 ACR3A8H1 37G00201
U20N0K4 ACR8A2H5 37G00204 U20X1K5 ACR4A5H1 37G00402
U20N0K7 ACR12A2H5 37G00401 U20X2K2 ACR6A3H4 37G00402
1ph, U20N1K5 ACR18A1H3
37G00801
3ph, U20N1K5 ACR6A2H5
1ph, U20N2K2 ACR22A0H84
37G01201
3ph, U20N2K2 ACR9A1H3

EMI Filter (class B) Specification (1*)

Model Dimension(mm) Current(A) VAT20 model

U20AF0K7 156X76X25 10A U20N0K2

U20N0K4
U20N0K7
U20AF2K2 170x221x38 U20N1K5
U20N2K2
U20AF2K2X 171x221x38 U20X0K7
U20X1K5
U20X2K2

DIN RAIL Specification (1*)

Model Dimension VAT20 model

U20AR0K7 130x72x7.5 U20N0K2, U20N0K4, U20N0K7, U20N1K5,

U20N2K2
U20X0K7, U20X1K5, U20X2K2

Dynamic Braking resistor Specification (1*)

VAT20 Model Motor kW / HP Braking resistor Braking resistor (3*)

U20N1K5 1.5 / 2 TLR100P200 DB2F22C
U20N2K2 2.2 / 3 TLR75P200 DB2F22C
U20X0K7 0.75 / 1 TLR750P200 DB0F754C
U20X1K5 1.5 / 2 TLR400P200 DB2F24C
U20X2K2 2.2 / 3 TLR250P200 DB2F24C
Note (1*): All above are optional devices not included with the drive and sold separately.
Note (2*): Optional device part numbers available in the European market
Note (3*): Optional device part numbers available in the American market

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