Danfoss MI18R102 VLT HVAC Basic Drive Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- Danfoss
Table of Contents
Danfoss MI18R102 VLT HVAC Basic Drive
Safety Instructions
These instructions describe the replacement and the software update for the control card in VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101.
Only Danfoss-authorised, qualified personnel is allowed to repair this
equipment. The personnel must be familiar with the instructions and safety
measures described in the VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101 Service Manual.
DISCHARGE TIME
The frequency converter contains DC-link capacitors, which can remain charged
even when the frequency converter is not powered. Failure to wait the
specified time after power has been removed before performing service or
repair work, can result in death or serious injury.
- Stop motor.
- Disconnect AC mains and remote DC-link power supplies, including battery back-ups, UPS, and DClink connections to other frequency converters.
- Disconnect or lock PM motor.
- Wait for the capacitors to discharge fully, before performing any service or repair work. The duration of waiting time is specified in Table 1.1.
Table 1.1 Discharge Time Voltage [V]| Power Range [kW]| Minimum waiting time (min)
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3×200| 0.25–3.7| 4
3×200| 5.5–11| 15
3×400| 0.37–7.5| 4
3×400| 11–90| 15
3×600| 2.2–7.5| 4
3×600| 11–90| 15
High voltage can be present even when the warning LED indicator lights are off.
Item Supplied
The following item is supplied:
- Control Card
Additional Items Required
- FC 101 frequency converter
- MCT 10 Set-up Software. The software must be activated to support the Drive Software Upgrader feature. For information about activating the software, contact the Danfoss sales office.
- USB to RS-232 Converter
- The OSE file containing the appropriate control card software.
Obtaining the OSE file
Download the appropriate OSE file from the Danfoss Intranet site or get it
from a Danfoss sales office. When contacting the Danfoss sales office, provide
the frequency converter order number, listed as “P/N” on the frequency
converter nameplate.
To download the OSE file from the Danfoss Intranet site:
- On the Danfoss Intranet home page, select Danfoss Power Electronics > Marketing & Segments > Product Management > VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101.
- In the Software updates section, select the appropriate file:
2a P618 platform: select the ZIP file with the following name: FC- 101_vX_XX_OSE_P618. X_XX stands for the latest software version number. In the ZIP file, select the OSE file that matches the order number of the frequency converter, listed as ”P/N” on the frequency converter nameplate.
2b P619 platform: select the FC-101_P619_vX_XX_OSE.ose file.
Replacing the Control Card
Follow the instructions in the VLT® HVAC Basic Drive FC 101 Service Manual to disassemble the frequency converter and replace the control card.
Upload the Software
To upload the new software to the control card:
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Connect the frequency converter to the computer where the MCT 10 Set-up Software is installed. For wiring instructions, see MCT 10 Set-up Software Operating Instructions, chapter Set-up of Communication.
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Power up the frequency converter with the new control card installed. The LCP may show the alarm AL 038 Internal Fault. This is normal operation.
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Start MCT 10 Set-up Software.
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Configure the bus. In the Network group, right-click Serial and select Configure Bus.
The Serial fieldbus configuration dialog box opens.
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Scan the bus for active drives. In the Network group, right-click Serial and select Scan Bus for Active Drives.
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The MCT 10 Set-up Software shows the Scanning for Drives dialog box.
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When the scanning is complete, the frequency converter appears under Serial item.
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Right-click Serial and select Drive Software Upgrader.
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In the Drive Software Upgrader dialog box, click Browse. In the prompt dialog box, select the appropriate OSE file and click OK.
When an OSE file is selected in the Firmware file field, the Drive Software Upgrader dialog box shows the Start upgrade button. -
Click Start upgrade. The Drive Software Upgrader dialog box shows the Upgrading Software step.
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When the software upgrade process is finished, the following message appears:
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To confirm successful software upgrade, open parameter 15-43 Software Version and check that the software version in the frequency converter is the same as the version in the OSE file.
Now the control card contains the appropriate software and the frequency converter is ready for operation.
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