Schneider Electric Altivar 312 CANopen Communication Manual

This document is for the Schneider Electric Altivar 312 variable frequency drive CANopen communication manual, which mainly introduces the hardware setup, signaling, software setup, etc. of the variable frequency drive CANopen communication.


Schneider Electric Altivar 312 CANopen Communication Manual - cover page
Brand
Schneider
Category
Motor
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
44
File format
PDF
File size
934 KB
Published
25 November, 2011
Updated
01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum
B03DBED959941AFDDD425A35DB15FBEF

About this manual

The CANopen Communication Manual describes how to install, wire, and configure the Altivar 312 drive for CANopen networks. It includes safety warnings, hardware setup instructions, and the full object dictionary for communication parameters.

Key sections cover hardware wiring with RJ45 drop cords, termination settings, and the definition of CANopen objects such as device name, node ID, and PDO mappings. The document also references related installation and programming manuals for complete drive configuration.

What's inside

  • Important Information
  • Before you begin
  • Documentation structure
  • Presentation
  • Hardware setup
  • Signalling
  • Software setup
  • Description of the services
  • Object dictionary

Specifications

Node‑IDConfigured by user for Altivar 312
Drop cord connectors2 RJ45 connectors
Safety wait time before servicing15 minutes

Frequently asked questions

What safety steps must be taken before servicing the Altivar 312?

Disconnect all power, place a “DO NOT TURN ON” label, lock the disconnects, wait 15 minutes for the DC bus capacitors to discharge, and verify the bus voltage is below 42 V before proceeding.

How many RJ45 connectors does the CANopen drop cord have?

The drop cord is equipped with two RJ45 connectors.

What default value is shown for the Device type object?

Device type: Bits 16‑23 = Device type mode (1); Bits 00‑15 = Device profile number (402).

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