This document is the programming manual for Schneider Electric Altivar 212 variable speed drives. It provides detailed information on the product's features and operation.
The Altivar 212 Programming Manual helps users set up the drive, program its parameters, navigate menus, and perform maintenance and diagnostics. It includes safety information, a general overview, and detailed chapters on setup, programming, motor control, I/O, communication, and troubleshooting.
The document covers safety precautions, quick‑menu functions, macro programming, parameter reset, and user‑settings tables, providing the necessary data to configure Modbus communication, network protocols, and motor specifications for qualified personnel.
| Modbus address range | 0 – 247 |
|---|---|
| RJ45 baud rate options | 9600 bps, 19200 bps |
| Motor pole options | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 poles |
| Network protocol options | Mdb RTU, Metasys N2, Apogee P1, BACnet, LonWorks |
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 VDC.
The Modbus address is set using the parameter "Modbus address" which can be programmed to any value between 0 and 247.