Installation Guide
Terminal Torque Instructions
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280
Installation Instructions
1.1 Description
These instructions give information on the torque values for the terminal blocks used in the VLT® Midi Drive FC 280.
1.2 Part Numbers
Table 1: Accessory Bag Numbers (Cannot be Ordered as Spare Parts)
Drive | Description | Part number |
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 | Terminals for enclosure sizes K1–K3. Plug item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. |
132B0420 |
Terminals for enclosure sizes K4–K5. Plug item: 1, 2, 3, 4. |
132B0798 | |
VLT® Midi Drive FC 280 with Ethernet Safety Functions | Accessory bag, plugs K1–K3. Plug item: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11. |
132B0421 |
Accessory bag, plugs K4–K5. Plug item: 1, 4, 10, 11. |
132B0799 |
Table 2: Spare Part Numbers
Description | Ordering number |
Terminals for enclosure sizes K1–K5. Plug item: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. |
132B0350 |
1.3 Safety Precautions
Only Danfoss qualified personnel is allowed to install this equipment.
For important information about safety precautions for installation, refer to the drive’s Operating Guide.
1.4 Tools Required
- SZS 0.6×3.5 mm slot screwdriver.
1.5 Torque Instructions
NOTICE
DESTRUCTION OF TERMINALS OR LOOSE CABLES
Applying too much torque can destroy the terminal blocks. Applying too low torque can result in loose cables.
- Only use a screwdriver as specified in 1.4 Tools Required.
- Apply the needed tightening torque as specified in Table 3.
- Do not apply more torque than the maximum torque as specified in Table 3.
Table 3: Tightening Torque for Terminals
Item | Designation | Tightening torque [Nm (in-lb)] | Maximum torque [Nm (in-lb)] |
1 | Plug connector, relay 1 | 0.5 (4.4) | 0.6 (5.3) |
2 | I/O terminal plug, 10-pole | 0.35 (3.1) | 0.4 (3.5) |
3 | I/O terminal plug, 5-pole | ||
4 | I/O terminal plug, 3-pole | ||
5 | Motor plug, 3-pole 7.62 | ≤4 mm2/AWG 12: 0.5 (4.4),
>4 mm2/AWG 12: 0.7 (6.2) |
≤4 mm2/AWG 12: 0.6 (5.3), >4 mm2/AWG 12: 0.8 (7.1) |
6 | BR DC plug, 3-pole 7.62 | ||
7 | Mains plug, 3-pole 7.62 | ||
8 | CANopen plug, 5-pole | 0.5 (4.4) | 0.6 (5.3) |
9 | PROFIBUS plug, 5-pole | ||
10 | IO plug, 5-pole, 5 mm | 0.35 (3.1) | 0.4 (3.5) |
11 | IO plug, 8-pole, 5 mm |
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Documents / Resources
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Danfoss FC 280 VLT Midi Drive [pdf] Installation Guide 132B0420, 132B0421, 132B0798, 132B0799, 132B0350, FC 280 VLT Midi Drive, FC 280, VLT Midi Drive, Midi Drive, Drive |
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Danfoss FC 280 VLT Midi Drive [pdf] Installation Guide FC 280 VLT Midi Drive, FC 280, VLT Midi Drive, Midi Drive, Drive |