Hitachi X200 Series Choosing a Programming Device, Introduction of Inverter Programming

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Choosing a Programming Device

Introduction

Configuring Drive Parameters

Hitachi variable frequency drives (inverters) use the latest electronics technology for getting the right AC waveform to the motor at the right time. The benefits are many, including energy savings and higher machine output or productivity. The flexibility required to handle a broad range of applications has required ever more configurable options and parameters – inverter are now a complex industrial automation component. And this can make a product seem difficult to use, but the goal of this chapter is to make this easier for you.

As the powerup test in Chapter 2 demonstrated, you do not have to program very many parameters to run the motor. In fact, most applications would benefit only from programming just a few, specific parameters. This chapter will explain the purpose of each set of parameters, and help you choose the ones that are important to your application.

If you are developing a new application for the inverter and a motor, finding the right parameters to change is mostly an exercise in optimization. Therefore, it is okay to begin running the motor with a loosely tuned system. By making specific, individual changes and observing their effects, you can achieve a finely tuned system.

Introduction of Inverter Programming

The front panel keypad is the first and best way to get to know the inverter’s capabilities. Every function or programmable parameter is accessible from the keypad. The other devices simply imitate the keypad’s layout and inverter access, while adding another valuable aspect to the system. For example, the Digital Operator/Copy Unit can transfer one inverter’s parameter settings to another inverter, while still providing standard operator keypad control. In this way, you can use a variety of programming devices with basically the same keypad skills. The following table shows various programming options, the features unique to each device, and the cables required.

	Part	Parameter	Parameter	Cables (choose one)
Device			setting
	Number	Access		Part number	Length
			storage
External inverter	OPE-SRmini	Monitor and	EEPROM in	ICS-1	1 meter
keypad		Program	inverter	ICS-3	3 meters
Digital Operator/	SRW-0EX	Monitor and	EEPROM in	ICS-1	1 meter
Copy Unit		Program	operator panel	ICS-3	3 meters

NOTE: When an external digital operator device such as an OPE-SRmini or SRW-0EX is connected to the inverter, the inverter’s keypad is automatically disabled (except for the Stop Key).