05.07.2021

The methods of controlling VFDs

In addition to selecting a VFDe that suits the requirements, the method of controlling the VFD will also affect the quality and efficiency of the machinery system operation

Method 1: Controlling the VFD with start/stop and speed adjustment through a keypad

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Button Name Function
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h257 Program key Access parameter setting groups
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h357 Data entry key Enter or modify parameter settings
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h457 Up key Increase the value of parameter settings
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h557 Down key Decrease the value of parameter settings
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h657 Shift key Switch display parameters or quickly access the parameter group to be set
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h757 Run key Start the VFD using the keypad
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h857 Stop key Stop the VFD using the keypad
cac-phuong-phap-dieu-khien-bien-tan-h957 Jog key Function defined by parameter P07.02

Purpose of control:

  • Start/stop the VFD via keypad or Terminal
  • Adjust the frequency using increase/decrease keys or volume button on keypad

Setting Parameters

Parameter Value Unit of measure Function
P00.00 2 V/F Control Mode
P00.01 0

P00.01 = 0, function for starting/stopping the VFD via keypad

P00.01 = 1, function for starting/stopping the VFD via terminal

P00.03 50.00 Hz Max Frequency
P00.04 50.00 Hz Upper Frequency Limit
P00.05 00.00 Hz Lower Frequency Limit
P00.06 0

P00.06 = 0, frequency adjustment via increase/decrease keys

P00.06 = 1, frequency adjustment via volume button on the VFD

P00.11 Seconds Acceleration Time
P00.12 Seconds Deceleration Time
P04.01 2.0 % Startup Torque Compensation
P04.09 0.0 % Slip Compensation Disabled
P05.01 1 Function S1 for Forward Run if P00.01 = 1
P05.02 2 Function S2 for Reverse Run if P00.01 = 1
P02.01 kW Motor Rated Power
P02.02 Hz Motor Rated Frequency
P02.03 Rpm Motor Rated Speed
P02.04 V Motor Rated Voltage
P02.05 A Motor Rated Current

 Method 2: Multi-speed VFD Control

INVT VFDs allow the motor to run at 16 different speeds through 4 control signals on Terminal.

Multi-speed function is used based on the machinery’s technological requirements.

 Multi-speed control signal table

Signal/

Speed Level

Terminal Speed 1

(Function16)

Terminal speed 2

(Function 17)

Terminal speed 3

(Function 18)

Terminal speed 4

(Function 19)

Speed Setting Parameters (%)
0 OFF OFF OFF OFF P10.02
1 ON OFF OFF OFF P10.04
2 OFF ON OFF OFF P10.06
3 ON ON OFF OFF P10.08
4 OFF OFF ON OFF P10.10
5 ON OFF ON OFF P10.12
6 OFF ON ON OFF P10.14
7 ON ON ON OFF P10.16
8 OFF OFF OFF ON P10.18
9 ON OFF OFF ON P10.20
10 OFF ON OFF ON P10.22
11 ON ON OFF ON P10.24
12 OFF OFF ON ON P10.26
13 ON OFF ON ON P10.28
14 OFF ON ON ON P10.30
15 ON ON ON ON P10.32

VFD Connection Diagram

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Setting Parameters

Parameter Value Unit of measure Function
P00.00 2 V/F Control Mode
P00.01 0

P00.01 = 0 function for starting/stopping the VFD via keypad

P00.01 = 1 function for starting/stopping the VFD via terminal

P00.03 50.00 Hz Max Frequency
P00.04 50.00 Hz Upper Frequency Limit
P00.05 00.00 Hz Lower Frequency Limit
P00.06 6 Select multi-speed mode
P00.11 Seconds Acceleration Time
P00.12 Seconds Deceleration Time
P04.01 2.0 % Startup Torque Compensation
P04.09 0.0 % Slip Compensation Disabled
P05.01 1 Function S1 for Forward Run if P00.01 = 1
P05.02 2 Function S2 for Reverse Run if P00.01 = 1
P05.03 16 Function S3: Speed Control Signal 1
P05.04 17 Function S4: Speed Control Signal 2
P05.05 18 Function S5: Speed Control Signal 3
P05.06 19 Function S6: Speed Control Signal 4
P10.02 % Percentage Speed Setting 0
P10.04 % Percentage Speed Setting 1
P10.06 % Percentage Speed Setting 2
P10.08 % Percentage Speed Setting 3
P10.10 % Percentage Speed Setting 4
P10.12 % Percentage Speed Setting 5
P10.14 % Percentage Speed Setting 6
P10.16 % Percentage Speed Setting 7
P10.18 % Percentage Speed Setting 8
P10.20 % Percentage Speed Setting 9
P10.22 % Percentage Speed Setting 10
P10.24 % Percentage Speed Setting 11
P10.26 % Percentage Speed Setting 12
P10.28 % Percentage Speed Setting 13
P10.30 % Percentage Speed Setting 14
P10.32 % Percentage Speed Setting 15
P02.01 kW Motor Rated Power
P02.02 Hz Motor Rated Frequency
P02.03 Rpm Motor Rated Speed
P02.04 V Motor Rated Voltage
P02.05 A Motor Rated Current

Formula for converting percentage speed setting to operating frequency of the VFD:

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Where:

  • F: Operating frequency of the VFD
  • P: Percentage speed setting
  • 03: Upper frequency limit of the VFD

 Method 3: Controlling the VFD via Modbus Communication

  • VFDs offer various methods for start/stop control and speed control, among which control through communication using Modbus protocol is possible.
  • The Modbus communication protocol has two types, ASCII and RTU, and in a Modbus network, there can be one master and multiple slaves.
  • In GD200A series, connection is established through two terminals, RS485+ and RS485-, so twisted pair cables should be used.

Wiring diagram

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Purpose of control: Communication of start/stop commands and speed to the VFD

Setting Parameters

Parameter Value Unit of measure Function
P00.00 2 V/F Control Mode
P00.01 2 Function of the VFD to start/stop via communication
P00.03 50.00 Hz Max Frequency
P00.04 50.00 Hz Upper Frequency Limit
P00.05 00.00 Hz Lower Frequency Limit
P00.06 8 Function of speed adjustment via communication
P00.11 Seconds Acceleration Time
P00.12 Seconds Deceleration Time
P04.01 2.0 % Startup Torque Compensation
P04.09 0.0 % Slip Compensation Disabled
P14.00 1 Modbus Slave Address
P14.01 4 Modbus Communication Speed 19200
P14.02 1 Modbus Transmission Frame (E,8,1)
P02.04 V Motor Rated Voltage
P02.05 A Motor Rated Current

 Method 4: Controlling the VFD for start/stop and speed adjustment through an external potentiometer

Wiring diagram

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Setting Parameters

Parameter Value Unit of measure Function
P00.00 2 V/F Control Mode
P00.01 1 Function for starting/stopping the VFD via terminal
P00.03 50.00 Hz Max Frequency
P00.04 50.00 Hz Upper Frequency Limit
P00.05 00.00 Hz Lower Frequency Limit
P00.06 2 Function of frequency adjustment through an external potentiometer
P00.11 Giây Acceleration Time
P00.12 Giây Deceleration Time
P04.01 2.0 % Startup Torque Compensation
P04.09 0.0 % Slip Compensation Disabled
P05.01 1 Function S1 for Forward Run
P05.02 2 Function S2 for Reverse Run
P02.01 kW Motor Rated Power
P02.02 Hz Motor Rated Frequency
P02.03 Rpm Motor Rated Speed
P02.04 V Motor Rated Voltage
P02.05 A Motor Rated Current

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