Danfoss FC 360 VLT Control Cassette
Specifications
- Product Name: Control Cassettes
- Types:
- Standard control cassette (Code: 132B0255)
- Control cassette with PROFIBUS (Code: 132B0256)
- Control cassette with PROFINET (Code: 132B0257)
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
Only qualified personnel are allowed to install the item. Ensure to follow all safety precautions mentioned in the drive’s operating guide. Pay special attention to discharge time to prevent serious injury or death.
Mounting the Control Cassette
- Remove the old control cassette by following the instructions in the service guide.
- Connect the new control cassette to the drive as shown in the provided figures, ensuring correct cable bending.
- Place the control cassette on the drive and slide it into place carefully.
Software Update
To update the software:
- Select MCT 10 setup software in the Start menu.
- Select Configure bus and fill in the relevant data in the Serial fieldbus configuration window.
- Click the Scan bus icon to find the drive. The drive will appear in the ID view.
- Click Software Upgrader, select the OSS file, tick Force upgrade, and click Start upgrade. The firmware will be updated.
- Click Done when the upgrade is complete.
Description
This installation guide explains how to install the standard control cassette and the control cassette with PROFIBUS/PROFINET for VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360.
The following control cassettes are for VLT® AutomationDrive FC 360:
- Standard control cassette.
- Control cassette with PROFIBUS.
- Control cassette with PROFINET.
The installation instructions in this guide apply to all control cassettes. For control cassette with PROFIBUS/PROFINET, mount the decoupling kit after mounting the control cassette. Find the instructions on mounting the decoupling kit in the kit package.
Items Supplied
Table 1: Items Supplied
| Description | Code number | |
| 1 of the 4 types of control cassettes | Standard control cassette | 132B0255 |
| Control cassette with PROFIBUS | 132B0256 | |
| Control cassette with PROFINET | 132B0257 | |
| Control cassette with PROFINET (supports VLT® 24 V DC Supply MCB 106) | 132B2183 | |
| Control card for enclosure sizes J8–J9(1) | 132G0279 | |
| Screws | – | |
| PROFIBUS/PROFINET decoupling kit | – | |
Refer to the control card installation guide for enclosure sizes J8–J9 in https://www.danfoss.com/en/products/dds/low-voltage-drives/vlt-drives/vlt-automationdrive-fc-360/#tab-overview.
Safety Precautions
- Only qualified personnel are allowed to install the item described in this installation guide.
- For important information about safety precautions for installation, refer to the drive’s operating guide.
| WARNING | |
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DISCHARGE TIME
The drive contains DC-link capacitors, which can remain charged even when the drive is not powered. High voltage can be present even when the warning indicator lights are off. Failure to wait the specified time after power has been removed before performing service or repair work could result in death or serious injury. l Stop the motor. l Disconnect AC mains, permanent magnet type motors, and remote DC-link supplies, including battery back-ups, UPS, and DC-link connections to other drives. l Wait for the capacitors to discharge fully. The minimum waiting time is specified in the table Discharge time and is also visible on the nameplate on the top of the drive. l Before performing any service or repair work, use an appropriate voltage measuring device to make sure that the capacitors are fully discharged. |
Table 2: Discharge Time
| Voltage [V] | Power range [kW (hp)] | Minimum waiting time (minutes) |
| 380–480 | 0.37–7.5 (0.5–10) | 4 |
| 380–480 | 11–90 (15–125) | 15 |
Mounting the Control Cassette
- Remove the old control cassette. See the chapter Assembly and Disassembly in the service guide for instructions to remove a control cassette.
- Connect the control cassette with the drive as shown in Figure 1, bending the cable as shown in Figure 2.
Place the control cassette on the drive and slide it into place as shown in Figure 3.
- Fasten the control cassette on the drive using 2 screws (supplied) as shown in Figure 4. Tightening torque: 0.7–1.0 Nm (6.2–8.8 in-lb).
Software Update
NOTICE
It is necessary to update the software in the drive when a new control cassette is installed. Use VLT® Motion Control Tool MCT 10 for the new control cassette to be properly recognized by the drive.
- Select MCT 10 setup software in the Start menu.
- Select Configure bus.
- Fill in the relevant data in the Serial fieldbus configuration window.
- Click the Scan bus icon and find the drive.
The drive appears in the ID view. - Click the Software Upgrader.
- Select the OSS file.
- In the dialog window, tick Force upgrade and then click Start upgrade.
The firmware flashes. - Click Done when the upgrade is complete.
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FAQs
- Q: Who is allowed to install the control cassettes?
A: Only qualified personnel should install the control cassettes. Refer to the drive’s operating guide for more information. - Q: How do I update the software for the control cassettes?
A: Follow the steps provided in the Software Update section of the user manual to update the software for the control cassettes.
Documents / Resources
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Danfoss FC 360 VLT Control Cassette [pdf] Installation Guide 132B0255, 132B0256, 132B0257, 132B2183, 132G0279, FC 360 VLT Control Cassette, FC 360, VLT Control Cassette, Control Cassette |