1.1 Purpose of the ManualThis manual is intended to provide detailed information forthe installation and start up of the frequency converter.provides requirements for mechanical and electrical instal-lation, including input, motor, control and serialcommunications wiring and control terminal functions.provides detailed procedures for start up, basic operationalprogramming, and functional testing. The remainingchapters provide supplementary details. These detailsinclude user interface, detailed programming, applicationexamples, start-up troubleshooting, and specifications.1.2 Additional ResourcesOther resources are available to understand advancedfrequency converter functions and programming.• The VLT® Programming Guide provides greaterdetail on working with parameters and manyapplication examples.• The VLT® Design Guide is intended to providedetailed capabilities and functionality to designmotor control systems.• Supplemental publications and manuals areavailable from Danfoss.See http://www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/Drives-Solutions/Documentations/Technical+Documentation.htm for listings.• Optional equipment is available that may changesome of the procedures described. Reference theinstructions supplied with those options forspecific requirements. Contact the local Danfosssupplier or visit the Danfoss website: http://www.danfoss.com/BusinessAreas/DrivesSolutions/Documentations/Technical+Documentation.htm, fordownloads or additional information.1.3 Product OverviewA frequency converter is an electronic motor controllerthat converts AC mains input into a variable AC waveformoutput. The frequency and voltage of the output areregulated to control the motor speed or torque. Thefrequency converter can vary the speed of the motor inresponse to system feedback, such as position sensors on aconveyor belt. The frequency converter can also regulatethe motor by responding to remote commands fromexternal controllers.In addition, the frequency converter monitors the systemand motor status, issues warnings or alarms for faultconditions, starts and stops the motor, optimizes energyefficiency, and offers many more control, monitoring, andefficiency functions. Operation and monitoring functionsare available as status indications to an outside controlsystem or serial communication network.1.4 Internal Controller FunctionsIllustration 1.3 is a block diagram of the frequencyconverter's internal components. See Table 1.3 for theirfunctions.Illustration 1.3 Frequency Converter Block DiagramIntroduction VLT®AutomationDrive OperatingInstructions6 MG33AM02 - VLT® is a registered Danfoss trademark11