Danfoss e30bv013.10 VLT Mains Free Interface Installation Guide
- June 1, 2024
- Danfoss
Table of Contents
Danfoss e30bv013.10 VLT Mains Free Interface
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: e30bv013.10
- Manufacturer: Danfoss A/S
- Connectivity: USB Type A
- LED Indication: Yes
Product Usage Instructions
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Installation and Usage
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Description
The product is designed to facilitate communication between a PC and a drive unit. It requires the installation of drivers on the PC for proper functionality. -
Item Supplied
The product package includes the communication device and necessary cables for connection. -
Product Overview
The product features front, side, and back views for easy identification of ports and connections. Refer to the illustrations provided for recommended cable examples. -
Safety Precautions
Before installation or usage, ensure that the product is disconnected from power sources to prevent electrical hazards. -
Installation
Follow the installation guide provided in the manual to securely connect the device to the PC and the drive unit.
Usage
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Installing Driver on the PC
Download and install the required drivers on the PC to enable communication with the drive unit. -
COM Port Configuration
Check and configure the COM port settings on the PC. Refer to Illustration 5 for guidance on locating the COM port number. -
LED Indication
The product features LEDs for status indication. Refer to Table 1 for an understanding of the different LED statuses and their meanings.
FAQ
Q: How do I know if the product is successfully connected to the drive?
A: The LED will start flashing initially and become solid after a few seconds,
indicating a successful connection.
Description
This installation guide explains how to install and use the USB-based VLT®
Mains-Free Interface.
Item Supplied
- VLT® Mains-Free Interface (code number: 132B9222)
Product Overview
Illustration 1: VLT® Mains-Free Interface
- Front view
- Side view
- Back view
The connection between the VLT® Mains-Free Interface and a PC is based on a USB 2.0 interface. A Mini-B USB connector is located on the front side, and a standard drive connector is located on the backside. Both Vthe LT® Mains-Free Interface and the drive get current from the PC USB ports, thus the drive is mains-free when the VLT® Mains-Free Interface is installed on the drive.
- For drives of enclosure size H1–H5 and I2–I4, the required current is within the standard capability of a single USB port, and a single USB type A connector can be used.
- For drives of enclosure size H6–H10 and I6–I8, more than 500 mA current is required (500 mA is the maximum standard current a USB port can deliver). It is recommended to use a double USB type A cable for connection to a PC. It is possible for the drive to obtain the required current via both of the USB ports (the 2nd USB port is marked with Auxiliary power only).
See Illustration 2 for the recommended cable examples.
NOTICE
The cables are not provided with the VLT® Mains-Free Interface.
Installation and Usage
Illustration 2: Cable Examples
- Example of a cable with a single USB type A connector
- Example of a cable with 2 male connectors to the PC
NOTICE
- Connecting the VLT® Mains-Free Interface to a live drive may impair the use of the standard RS485 port on the drive.
- For IP54 drives, the VLT® Mains-Free Interface can be used only for programming. To keep the IP54 level, LCP must be reinstalled.
Safety Precautions
- Only qualified personnel are allowed to install the VLT® Mains-Free Interface described in this installation guide.
- For important information about safety precautions for installation, refer to the drive’s operating guide.
Installation
The VLT® Mains-Free Interface is physically identical to the local control
panel (LCP 31) and connects to the same dedicated port on the drive. The VLT®
Mains-Free Interface can be mounted to the drive as follows:
Procedure
- Position the bottom of the VLT® Mains-Free Interface in the drive, see Illustration 3.
- Push the top of the VLT® Mains-Free Interface into place, see Illustration 4.
NOTICE
The VLT® Mains-Free Interface can also be connected to the drive using the
remote mounting kit cable or the RJ45 converter plugs.
Usage
Installing Driver on the PC
Before connecting the VLT® Mains-Free Interface, install the correct driver on
the PC first. Download the following files from the Danfoss website
https://suite.mydrive.danfoss.com/introduction.
- For Win7 32-bit operating system, use dpinst_x86.exe.
- For Win7 64-bit operating system, use dpinst_amd64.exe.
- For Win10 32-bit operating system, use dpinst_x86.exe.
- For Win10 64-bit operating system, use dpinst_amd64.exe.
NOTICE
The minimum software versions to use the VLT® Mains-Free Interface is 4.23
on the drive, 10.11 on the test monitor, and 1.00 or later of the VLT® Mains-
Free Interface for firmware download and parameter/SIVP programming.
COM Port
Before configuring the COM port, the VLT® Mains-Free Interface must be
installed on the drive and the correct driver must be installed on the PC.
Procedure
- Connect the VLT® Mains-Free Interface to the PC using the recommended cable.
- A COM port named Danfoss LCP Adapter is created when the VLT® Mains-Free Interface is connected to a PC.
- Check the COM port number in Device Manager as shown in Illustration 5.
- The COM port created by the VLT® Mains-Free Interface can be used with the Danfoss PC communication tool (VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10) or any standard terminal communication software. See the following example:
LED Indication
After the successful connection between the VLT® Mains-Free Interface and PC,
the green LED at the front of the VLT® Mains-Free Interface indicates the
connection status, see Table 1.
Table 1: LED Indication
| LED status | Description |
|---|---|
| Starts flashing, and becomes solid after a few seconds. | Successful connection |
to the drive.
Keeps flashing.| Incompatibility between the drive software and the VLT®
Mains-Free Inter-face.
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