Issue: How to change the default display to show something other than the output frequency? Product Line: ATV12, ATV312 Environment: All models and serial numbers. Cause: None Resolution: To adjust the display so that other parameters can be viewed besides RFR, go to MON menu. Select a parameter and press and hold the enter key until the display blinks.
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Issue: How to program the ATV31 or ATV312 analog output for 4-20mA, 0-20mA or 0-10 V signal? Product line: ATV31, ATV312 Environment: All range All serial number Cause: How to get a feedback signal form the ATV312? Resolution: Steps to program the analog output of the ATV31 or ATV312 1). Press the enter key to REF 2). Turn dial to I-O menu Press enter 3). Turn dial to AO1t Press enter The following selections are available,...
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Issue: What can cause the InF fault in the Altivar 31 and ATV312 drives? Product Line: Altivar 31 and ATV312 drives Environment: All Cause: Internal fault Resolution: InF indicates an internal fault. It can occur if there are loose connections inside the drive or if the drive is subjected to electromagnetic interference. Check the line voltage to the drive. Also, check the voltages on the control terminals, +10 to COM and 24V to COM. It has been observed that improper wi...
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The RJ45 socket of the ATV31/312 can be used for connection to the following networks and accessories: a PLC via a Modbus bus or via a CANopen network a PC/laptop loaded with PowerSuite software The VW3A31101 remote display terminal The Pin out of the RJ45 socket of the ATV31 is as follows: Pin no. &nbs...
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A mechanical brake can be controlled by the ATV31 / 312 / 320 drive R1 or R2 relay output. It is preferable to use R2 because R1 is often reserved as the fault contact. It is possible to control a mechanical brake in two different ways on the ATV31 / 312 / 320 drive using a relay output: Please note that for the ATV320 drives, the menu structure has changed slightly and first you must access the FULL menu as follows: RDY > CONF > FULL Once in the FULL menu, you will see the SI...
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