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Mitsubishi Electric 800 Series Instruction Manual

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INVERTER
Plug-in option
FR-A8AX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
16-bit digital input function
PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
16-BIT DIGITAL INPUT
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  • Page 1 INVERTER PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Plug-in option INSTALLATION FR-A8AX 16-BIT DIGITAL INPUT INSTRUCTION MANUAL 16-bit digital input function...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Thank you for choosing this Mitsubishi Electric inverter plug-in option. This Instruction Manual provides handling information and precautions for use of this product. Incorrect handling might cause an unexpected fault. Before using this product, read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure proper use.
  • Page 3  Injury prevention CAUTION  The voltage applied to each terminal must be as specified in the Instruction Manual. Otherwise an explosion or damage may occur.  The cables must be connected to the correct terminals. Otherwise an explosion or damage may occur. ...
  • Page 4 CAUTION Usage  As all parameters return to their initial values after Parameter clear or All parameter clear is performed, the parameters must be set again as required before the operation is started.  To avoid damage to this product due to static electricity, static electricity in your body must be discharged before you touch this product. Maintenance, inspection and parts replacement ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    — CONTENTS — Safety instructions PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and checking the product..........................7 1.1.1 Product confirmation ................................7 Component names ................................8 Specifications ..................................9 INSTALLATION Pre-installation instructions ............................10 Installation procedure ..............................11 Wiring....................................15 16-BIT DIGITAL INPUT Connection diagram ..............................19 Terminals..................................21 Code input example...............................22 Parameter list .................................23 Setting the parameter..............................24 3.5.1...
  • Page 6 APPENDIX Appendix 1 Instructions for compliance with the EU Directives ..................35 Appendix 2 Instructions for EAC ............................36 Appendix 3 Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Products ........37 Appendix 4 Referenced Standard (Requirement of Chinese standardized law) ............38 Appendix 5 Regarding Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ............39 Appendix 6...

  • Page 7: Pre-Operation Instructions

    PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking and checking the product Take the plug-in option out of the package, check the product name, and confirm that the product is as you ordered and intact. This product is a plug-in option made for the FR-A800/F800 series. 1.1.1 Product confirmation Check the enclosed items.

  • Page 8: Component Names

    Component names Front view Rear view Refer to Symbol Name Description page Used to fix this product to the inverter by inserting a mounting Mounting hole screw or a spacer. Terminal block Used for connecting devices to input signals to the inverter. Switch for manufacturer setting.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Specifications  Types of digital input signals 3-digit or 4-digit BCD code 12-bit or 16-bit binary  Selection of digital input signals On operation panel or parameter unit  Input current 5 mA (24 VDC) ... Per circuit  Input specifications Relay contact signal or open collector input ...

  • Page 10: Installation

    INSTALLATION Pre-installation instructions Check that the inverter's input power and the control circuit power are both OFF. CAUTION • Do not install or remove the plug-in option while the input power is ON. Doing so may damage the inverter or plug-in option. •...

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    Installation procedure Remove the inverter front cover. (Refer to Chapter 2 of the Instruction Manual (Detailed) of the inverter instructions for removing the front cover.) Insert two spacers into the mounting holes that will not be used for mounting screws (see the diagrams on page 12 identify the holes).
  • Page 12  Insertion positions of screws and spacers (RS-485 model) Spacer Mounting screw Connector 3 Spacer Mounting screw Spacer Spacer Connector 2 Connector 1 Spacer Spacer Mounting screw Mounting screw INSTALLATION...
  • Page 13  Insertion positions of screws and spacers (Ethernet model) Spacer Mounting screw Connector 3 Spacer Mounting screw Spacer The option connector 2 cannot be used because the Ethernet board is installed in the initial status. The Ethernet board must be removed Connector 2 Connector 1 to install a plug-in option to the option connector 2.
  • Page 14 NOTE • When installing/removing the plug-in option, hold the sides of the option. Do not press on the parts on the option circuit board. Stress applied to the parts by pressing, etc. may cause a failure. • Be careful not to drop mounting screws during the installation or removal of the plug-in option. •...

  • Page 15: Wiring

    Wiring For the wiring, strip off the sheath of a cable, and use it with a crimp terminal. For single wire, the stripped wire can be used without crimp terminal. Connect the end of wires (crimp terminal or stranded wire) to the terminal block. Strip the signal wires as follows.
  • Page 16 Crimp terminals commercially available (as of October 2020. The product may be changed without notice.) Wire Ferrule part No. Crimping tool gauge Manufacturer With insulation Without model No. For UL wire sleeve insulation sleeve AI 0,34-10TQ — — AI 0,5-10WH —...
  • Page 17 Insert the wire into the socket. When using single wire or stranded wires without crimp terminal, push an open/close button all the way down with a flathead screwdriver, and insert the wire. Open/close button Flathead screwdriver • Wire removal Pull the wire while pushing the open/close button all the way down firmly with a flathead screwdriver. Open/close button Flathead screwdriver INSTALLATION...
  • Page 18 NOTE • When using stranded wires without a crimp terminal, twist enough to avoid short circuit with a nearby terminals or wires. • Pulling out the wire forcefully without pushing the open/close button all the way down may damage the terminal block. •...

  • Page 19: 16-Bit Digital Input

    16-BIT DIGITAL INPUT Connection diagram Relay contact signal input (sink logic Open collector signal input (sink logic FR-A8AX AY41 type transistor FR-A8AX output unit ∗2 100s 100s 1000s 1000s Reading command ∗1 ∗1 Inverter Inverter ∗2 16-BIT DIGITAL INPUT...
  • Page 20 Use terminal SD or PC on the inverter. AY41 type unit requires 24 VDC power. Example of connection with the output module (AY41 type) of Mitsubishi Electric programmable controller. For details on the output module, refer to the Instruction Manual of the output module.

  • Page 21: Terminals

    Terminals • FR-A8AX Terminal Terminal Description location symbol Digital signal input terminal (frequency setting / torque command signal terminal Input the digital signal at the relay contact or open collector terminal. (Refer to page 19.) X0 to X15 For the digital signal input, choose either BCD code or binary. BCD code input is 3-digit (999 maximum) or 4-digit (9999 maximum).

  • Page 22: Code Input Example

    Code input example The following table explains examples of terminal status and input value during BCD code input and binary input. BCD code input (when the input value is 6325) Binary input (when the input value is HAB65) Terminal Terminal Terminal input Input value Input value...

  • Page 23: Parameter List

    Parameter list The following parameters are used for the plug-in option (FR-A8AX). The FR-A8AX does not function with the initial setting. When a value other than "9999" is set in Pr.304, digital input is enabled. Set the following parameters according to applications. Minimum Initial Refer to...

  • Page 24: Setting The Parameter

    NOTE • For binary input, the input data is taken in hexadecimal, and for BCD code input, the input data is taken in decimal. Setting the parameter 3.5.1 Selection of input method (Pr.304) Availability of analog input Pr.304 setting BCD code input Binary input compensation ...

  • Page 25: Read Timing Operation Selection (Pr.305)

    NOTE • Signals X12 to X15 become invalid when "0 to 4" is set in Pr.304. • Refer to page 22 for a BCD code/binary input example. • If 0 to 5 V (0 to 10 V) is input at the inverter terminal 1 from the external potentiometer with the FR-A8AX installed, the inverter operates at the frequency obtained by adding the FR-A8AX BCD code input and the compensation input from terminal 1 only when "2, 3, 12, or 13"...
  • Page 26  When "0 or 10" is set in Pr.305 Filter (Pr. 305 = "10") Digital signal input (terminal X0 to X15) 20 ms or more required∗ ∗ Hold the digital signal input (X0 to X15) status for 20 ms or more. Reflected on the set frequency Changing the signal within 20 ms Set frequency...

  • Page 27: Bias And Gain Adjustment (Pr.300 To Pr.303)

    3.5.3 Bias and gain adjustment (Pr.300 to Pr.303) Name Setting range Initial value BCD input bias 0 to 590 Hz 0 Hz BCD input gain 0 to 590 Hz, 9999 60/50 Hz BIN input bias 0 to 590 Hz 0 Hz BIN input gain 0 to 590 Hz, 9999 60/50 Hz...
  • Page 28  Bias/gain adjustment for digital inputs  Bias adjustment Bias adjustments can be made for the digital input signal. Set the set frequency at the digital input signal of 0. For BCD code input, set using Pr.300, and for binary input, set using Pr.302. ...

  • Page 29: Digital Input Unit Selection (Pr.329)

    3.5.4 Digital input unit selection (Pr.329) Initial Name Setting range value Digital input unit selection 0, 1, 2, 3 When "9999" is set in Pr.301 or Pr.303, it is possible to set the increments when the digital input signal is set as the output frequency.
  • Page 30 • Pr.329 = "0" BCD code = 111→1110 Hz, binary = H100 (256 in decimal)→2560 Hz • Pr.329 = "1" BCD code = 111→111 Hz, binary = H100 (256 in decimal)→256 Hz • Pr.329 = "2" BCD code = 111→11.1 Hz, binary = H100 (256 in decimal)→25.6 Hz •...

  • Page 31: 16-Bit Digital Torque Command (Fr-A800 Series Only)

    3.5.5 16-bit digital torque command (FR-A800 series only) Initial Name Setting range value Digital input and analog input compensation enable/disable 0 to 4, 10 to 14, 9999 9999 selection Digital torque command bias 0 to 400% Digital torque command gain 0 to 400%, 9999 150% Torque command source selection...
  • Page 32 The input signal uses the last 15 (11) bits as torque command and the most significant bit as sign. When 16-bit is selected Bit15 Bit0 0 to H7FFF Sign bit 0: positive, 1: negative NOTE • The digital torque command is input only as a binary input. •...
  • Page 33  Input method of torque command Torque command may be input in either of the following two ways:  Set the torque commands at 0 and H7FFF (H7FF) signal inputs Set the torque command value when the input signal is Torque command value "0"...

  • Page 34: Precautions

    Precautions • Acceleration/deceleration time When the digital input signal is set as the frequency, the acceleration/deceleration time is the period of time required to reach Pr.20 Acceleration/deceleration reference frequency, in the same way when the analog input signal is set. •...
  • Page 35 CE marking. • The authorized representative in the EU The authorized representative in the EU is shown below. Name: Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Address: Mitsubishi-Electric-Platz 1, 40882 Ratingen, Germany  EMC Directive We declare that this product conforms with the EMC Directive when installed in a compatible inverter, and affix the CE marking on the packaging plate.
  • Page 36 • Authorized sales representative (importer) in the CU area The authorized sales representative (importer) in the CU area is shown below. Name: Mitsubishi Electric Turkey A.S. Head Office Address: Serifali Mahallesi Kale Sokak. No:41 34775 Umraniye, Istanbul, Turkey Phone: +90-216-969-25-00...
  • Page 37 Appendix 3 Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electronic and Electrical Products The mark of restricted use of hazardous substances in electronic and electrical products is applied to the product as follows based on the “Management Methods for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products”...
  • Page 38 Appendix 4 Referenced Standard (Requirement of Chinese standardized law) This Product is designed and manufactured accordance with following Chinese standards. EMC: GB/T 12668.3 APPENDIX...
  • Page 39 Appendix 5 Regarding Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This symbol mark is for EU countries only, and is according to the directive 2012/19/ EU Article 14 Information for users and Annex IX. This symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
  • Page 40 Appendix 6 Compliance with the UK certification scheme We declare that this product conforms with the related technical requirements under UK legislation when installed in a compatible inverter, and affix the UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking on the packaging plate. Approval conditions are the same as those for the EU Directives.
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  • Page 43 REVISIONS *The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover. Revision date *Manual number Revision Aug. 2013 IB(NA)-0600495ENG-A First edition Added Oct. 2014 IB(NA)-0600495ENG-B • Compatibility with the FR-F800 series Added • Instructions for compliance with the EU Directives •...
  • Page 44 INVERTER HEAD OFFICE: TOKYO BUILDING 2-7-3, MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN IB(NA)-0600495ENG-C(2312) MEE Printed in Japan Specifications subject to change without notice.

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