Danfoss VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Design Guide

This Design Guide provides information about the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280, including product overview, electrical installation, control structures, reference handling, PID control, EMC emission and immunity, electrical isolation, ground leakage current, brake functions, etc.


Danfoss VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 Design Guide - cover page
Brand
Danfoss
Category
Industrial Supply
Document type
Other
Language
English
Pages
95
File format
PDF
File size
10.4 MB
Published
20 October, 2023
Updated
20 October, 2023
Model
FC 280
MD5 checksum
16C591B3D740571C3E7C7ABA7F6FD008

About this manual

This document provides detailed technical information for engineers integrating the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 into motor control systems. It covers electrical installation, control structures, PID tuning, EMC compliance, braking functions, and RS485 communication protocols. The guide also includes safety, parameter settings, and application examples for system design and commissioning.

The FC 280 is designed for industrial automation, supporting motor control with features like dynamic braking, galvanic isolation, and programmable options. It includes specifications for electrical data, ambient conditions, and cable requirements to ensure proper system integration.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Product Overview
  • Control Structures
  • PID Control
  • EMC Emission and Immunity
  • Brake Functions
  • Application Examples
  • Safe Torque Off (STO)
  • RS485 Installation and Set-up
  • Type Code and Selection

Specifications

Maximum Output CurrentIVLT,MAX
Maximum Output VoltageUVLT,MAX
Efficiencyη VLT

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this design guide?

This design guide is intended for project and systems engineers to understand the capabilities of the frequency converter for integration into motor control and monitoring systems.

What communication protocols are supported?

The FC 280 supports RS485 with Modbus RTU and FC Protocol for network communication.

What are the brake functions?

The FC 280 supports mechanical holding brake, dynamic braking, and brake resistor selection for regenerative braking.

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