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.
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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. ...
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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 ...
— 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...
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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...
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.
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.
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 ...
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. •...
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).
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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.
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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. •...
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.
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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 —...
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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...
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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. •...
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...
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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.
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).
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...
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...
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 ...
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"...
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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...
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...
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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. ...
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.
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...
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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. •...
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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"...
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. •...
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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.
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• 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...
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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”...
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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...
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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.
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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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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 •...
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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.