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VACON® NXP DCGuard™

VACON® NXP DCGuard™
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VACON® NXP DCGuard™

Product catalog summary
Introduction
  • Purpose: This guide provides instructions for configuring, controlling, and troubleshooting the VACON® NXP DCGuard™ AC drive, emphasizing safety for qualified personnel.
  • Manual and Software Version: Originally released on 04.12.2018, with software version ADFIF102V039, and regularly updated.
  • Additional Resources: Additional guides are available for advanced functions and operations.
  • Parameter Table Reading Guide: Instructions on interpreting parameter tables are included.
  • Application Functionality: The DCGuard is designed to isolate faulty DC grids, requiring two inverter units in a peer-to-peer topology.
  • Application Requirements: Requires NXP3 control board VB761 revision D or newer and system software version NXP00002V193 or newer.
  • System Integrator Responsibilities: Ensure correct functionality and safety, including mechanical disconnectors and cooling liquid circuit monitoring.
Control I/O
  • Configuration: Details the default I/O configuration, including terminal and signal descriptions.
Monitoring Values
  • Monitoring 1 and 2: Lists monitoring values such as DC-Link Amps and Unit Temperature.
  • Fieldbus: Provides fieldbus monitoring values including control and status words.
Parameter Lists
  • Basic Parameters: Includes cabling options and descriptions.
  • Input Signals: Details digital inputs for configuring start signals and fault resets.
  • Output Signals: Describes digital and analog outputs, including signal selection and function settings.
Analog Outputs
  • Parameters for three analog outputs include signal selection, function, filter time, inversion, and scaling.
Supervision and Limit Settings
  • Supervision limits for switch lock current and current limits for U, V, and W phases are defined.
Drive Control Parameters
  • Parameters such as switching frequency and voltage rise time are outlined.
Master/Follower and Fieldbus Parameters
  • Describes master/follower mode and fieldbus parameters for process data selection.
Protections
  • Details overload and current protection mechanisms for U, V, and W phases.
Keypad Control
  • Control place settings and enable/disable options for keypad operations are provided.
Monitoring Values
  • Lists monitoring values for DC-link amps, current, voltage, and power.
Status Words
  • Describes status words for the drive and digital input signals, providing diagnostic information.
DCGuard Status and Control Descriptions
  • Provides detailed descriptions of status words for DCGuard, including bit-coded functions for phase activity and faults.
Data Logger Trigger Word
  • Describes how the data logger is triggered by various fault and warning statuses.
Fieldbus Monitoring Values
  • Includes descriptions of fieldbus control and status words, highlighting specific faults like overvoltage and overcurrent conditions.
Parameter Descriptions
  • Provides detailed parameter descriptions for DCGuard, including cabling types and input/output signal configurations.
Analog Output Parameters
  • Details parameters for analog outputs, including inversion, scaling, and offset settings.
Supervision and Limit Settings
  • Includes switch lock current limit and trip limits for U, V, and W phases.
Drive Control Parameters
  • Includes switching frequency and voltage rise time parameters.
Fieldbus Parameters
  • Parameters for selecting data sent to and controlled from the fieldbus.
Parameter Selection and Control
  • Outlines the process for selecting parameters or monitoring values to be controlled via fieldbus.
Protections
  • Details various protection parameters, including fault simulation and overload protection.
Over Load Protection
  • Describes the overload protection function for DC cables.
Current Protection
  • Parameters for high current protection in phases U, V, and W are provided.
Keypad Control
  • Parameters for selecting the control place and enabling/disabling keypad buttons are included.
Terminal to Function Programming
  • Explains the TTF programming principle, cautioning against connecting two functions to the same output.
Fieldbus Control Overview
  • Provides detailed information on fieldbus control and status words, which are bit-coded monitoring values.
Fieldbus Control Word (Standard and DCGuard Profile)
  • Describes the fieldbus control word for both the Standard and DCGuard profiles.
Fieldbus Status Word
  • Describes the status of the drive, including readiness to switch on and fault status.
Application Status Word
  • Details the operational status of the drive, including readiness and fault presence.
Troubleshooting Guidelines
  • Guidelines for troubleshooting issues, emphasizing the importance of having the latest software versions.
Faults and Alarms
  • Lists various faults and their causes, along with troubleshooting steps.
Fault Analysis and Troubleshooting Guide for VACON® NXP DCGuard™
  • Details fault identification and causes, with specific troubleshooting recommendations.
Specifications
  • Includes various IDs related to DC-link power, voltage, and current, as well as fault and status indicators.
Procedures
  • Instructions for enabling and disabling features like keypad control and fault simulation are provided.
Standards and Norms
  • Emphasizes compliance with Danfoss standards and includes a disclaimer about potential changes to product specifications.
Recommendations
  • Best practices for system integration and troubleshooting are highlighted.
Data Interpretation
  • Contains numerous IDs and status words crucial for monitoring and controlling the DCGuard system.
Critical Information
  • Emphasis on understanding the system's fault response mechanisms and maintaining correct voltage and current levels.
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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-3

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Contents 1.1 Purpose of this Application Guide 6 1.2 Manual and Software Version 6 1.4 Parameter Table Reading Guide 6 1.7 System Integrator Responsibilities 8 4.5 Drive Control Parameters 17 4.8.2 U Phase Over Load Protection 19 4.8.3 V Phase Over Load Protection 19 4.8.4 W Phase Over Load Protection 20 4.8.5 U Phase Current Protection 20

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-4

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Contents 4.8.6 V Phase Current Protection 20 4.8.7 W Phase Current Protection 21 4.10 System Menu (Control Keypad: Menu M6) 21 4.11 Expander Boards (Control Keypad: Menu M7) 21 5 Monitoring Value Descriptions 22 5.3 Fieldbus Monitoring Values 29 6.3.2.1 Parameter Set-up Examples 38 6.5 Drive Control Parameters 46 6.8.5 Over Load Protection 53 6.8.5.2 U Phase Over Load Protection 54 6.8.5.3 V Phase Over Load Protection 55 6.8.5.4 W Phase Over Load Protection 56 6.8.6 U Phase Current Protection 56 6.8.7 V Phase Current Protection 57 6.8.8 W Phase Current...

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-5

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Contents 6.10.1 Defining an Input/Output for a Certain Function on Keypad 60 6.10.2 Defining a Terminal for a Certain Function with VACON® NCDrive 60 6.10.3 Defining Unused Inputs/Outputs 61 6.11 Fieldbus Control In Detail 61 6.11.1 Fieldbus Control Word (Standard) 62 6.11.2 Fieldbus Control Word (DCGuard Profile 1) 62 6.11.3 Fieldbus Status Word 63 6.11.4 Application Status Word 64

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-6

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this Application Guide This Application Guide provides information for configuring the system, controlling the AC drive, accessing parameters, programming, and troubleshooting of the AC drive. It is intended for use by qualified personnel. To use the drive safely and professionally, read and follow the instructions. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions and general warnings that are provided in this manual and other documentation delivered with the drive. The VACON® NXP DCGuard™ application software and this application...

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-7

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Introduction Illustration 1: Parameter Table Reading Guide 1.5 Application Functionality VACON® NXP DCGuard™ is a fast DC current cutter device that detects and cuts off an outgoing short-circuit current. The main function is to isolate the faulty DC grid from the healthy DC grid, before that fault affects the healthy DC grid. Two inverter units in a DCGuard peer-to-peer topology are required to be able to cut off short-circuit current both ways. VACON® NXP DCGuard™ consist of VACON® NXP inverter units and application software ADFIF102. To ensure the correct...

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-8

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ NXP3 control board VB761 revision D or newer. System software version NXP00002V193 or newer. 1.7 System Integrator Responsibilities The VACON® NXP DCGuard™ is developed to be used as a component in a common-DC system. System design and control must be done by the system integrator. The VACON® NXP DCGuard™ peer-to-peer system is made of two independent DCGuard units, although they operate as a pair. It is the responsibility of the system integrator to implement the two DCGuard units in to the system, to ensure correct functionality, and to ensure correct...

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-9

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ 2 Control I/O 2.1 Control I/O Configuration The figure shows the default I/O configuration for the VACON® NXP DCGuard™ application and a basic description of the terminals and signals of the I/O board. For more information on control terminals, see the VACON® NXP DCGuard™ application guide.

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-10

Control I/O Standard I/O board Analog input 2 Range 0-10 V, Ri = 200 Q Range 0-20 mA Ri = 250 Q Control voltage output Analog input 2 Input range selected by jumpers Default range: Current 0-20 mA Relay output 1 Programmable G2.3 Relay output 2 Programmable G2.3 The Default I/O Configuration for the VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Application

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-11

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Monitoring Values Table 2: Monitoring 1 Values

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-12

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Monitoring Values Table 4: Fieldbus Values

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-13

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists Table 5: Basic Parameters

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Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists

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Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists

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Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-17

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists 4.5 Drive Control Parameters Table 14: Drive Control Parameters

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-18

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists

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Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists

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Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-21

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Parameter Lists Table 25: W Phase Current Protection 4.10 System Menu (Control Keypad: Menu M6) For parameters and functions related to the general use of the AC drive, such as application and language selection, customised parameter sets or information about the hardware and software, see the product's User Manual. 4.11 Expander Boards (Control Keypad: Menu M7) The M7 menu shows the expander and option boards attached to the control board and board related information. For more information, see the product's User Manual.

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VACON® NXP DCGuard™-22

Application Guide | VACON® NXP DCGuard™ Monitoring Value Descriptions 5.1.1 (ID 3) DC-Link Amps Location in the menu: V1.1.1 This monitoring value shows the measured DC-link current in amperes. The accuracy of the shown current value depends on the nominal current of the drive. Table 27: Accuracy of the Monitoring Value 5.1.2 (ID 1861) DC-Link Current Location in the menu: V1.1.2 This monitoring value shows the calculated DC-link current in %. • DC-Link Current > 0: Current is flowing from the DC-link side to the motor phase side. • DC-Link Current < 0: Current is flowing from the motor phase...

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