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E6580938 Safety precautions On the inverter and in its instruction manual, important information is contained for preventing injuries to users and damages to assets and for proper use of the device. Read the instruction manual attached to the inverter along with this instruction manual for completely understanding the safety precautions and adhere to the contents of these manuals.
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E6580938 ■Wiring Danger ▼ Turn off input power before wiring. Wait at least ten minutes and check to make sure that the charge lamp (on the inverter main unit) is no longer lit. Mandatory ▼ Tighten the screws on the terminal board to specified torque. If the screws are not tightened to the specified torque, it could lead to fire.
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E6580938 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the “RS485 Converter Option Unit(RS4002Z)” for TOSVERT series inverter. Using this RS485 Option Unit, a communication between the inverter, which has the common serial option (communication) connector, and a host computer is available. Please read the entire manual carefully before attempting to control your inverter via RS485 serial connection.
E6580938 Table of Contents 1. OVERVIEW ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 2. COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 5 3. NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF MAIN PARTS ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 6 4. CONNECTION WITH EQUIPMENT ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 7 4.1. Installation of RS485 converter unit・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8 4.2. Wiring of inverter cables ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 8 4.3.
E6580938 1. Overview By using RS485 Converter Unit, a network can be constructed that allows communication between a host computer or PLC etc. and multiple inverter units. A maximum of 32 Option Units can be connected on the same network. And 8 inverters can be connected to one RS485 Converter Unit.
E6580938 Names and functions of main parts The outline view of the RS485 converter unit and the names of each part <How to remove the setting switch cover> Insert a flat-head screwdriver into a slit marked with ∆ on the right-hand side of the unit to remove the cover.
E6580938 Connection with equipment Connect the RS485 converter unit with inverters as follows: (1) Turn off input power of the inverter and wait at least ten minutes and check to make sure that the charge lamp is no longer lit. (2) Set the communication speed, bit length and wiring method (4-wire or 2-wire) using the switches of the RS485 converter unit.
E6580938 4.1. Installation of RS485 converter unit Install the unit on the panel of a cabinet etc. and secure the unit with two M4 screws. Install the cables (connection cables between inverters and converter unit, and RS485 communication cable). Separate the cables at least 20 cm from the main circuit cables. Do not bundle them together. Attach the cables to the wall inside the cabinet etc.
E6580938 4.3. Wiring of RS485 communication cable Observe the following when wiring is carried out: ♦ Use shielded twist cables of 0.2 to 2.5 mm for communication cables. Select wire size depending on the transmission distance referring to the table below. Use the same type of wires inside the system.
E6580938 Connection of RS485 communication cable 4.3.1. Refer to the following together with items described above as to cable connection to terminal block. • Do not connect the ground of shield to power ground such as that of the inverter. •...
Need to set the inverter number in the transmission format. Specifications Item Specifications Part number RS4002Z-0 Indoors. Altitude of less than 1000m. (3280ft) Service environment Must not be exposed to direct sunlight, subjected to corrosive and/or explosive gases, vapor, dust, chips, cutting oil, grinding agent, etc.