Powtran PI150 VFD Parameters for remote

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27th March 2021, 02:18 PM
LanceC

Powtran PI150 VFD Parameters for remote

Hi all,

I’m setting up a remote allowing me to start and stop my motor remotely, without having to use the VFD keyboard.

The VFD is a Powtran PI150.

For reference the manual may be found at https://www.powtran.com/upload/20201...1754258451.pdf

Looking at the different values I can set F1.00-F1.04 (digital inputs) to:
- 36 (park) stops the motor as expected.
- 1 (Forward run) is not available for selection (cycling the codes goes 0,2,3,4... any ideas?
- 2 (Reverse run) works, but only as long as the corresponding DI is pulled low. So I can’t run the VFD running with a momentary switch.

I see my options as follows:
- Someone points out a command which will start the VFD with a momentary switch.
- Use code 2 (reverse run), with a latching circuit, and wire the motor to run in reverse so that it runs in reverse, in reverse (seems daft, but will work)
- Figure out why code 1 (forward run) is not available, rectify and use a latching circuit.

Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated.
27th March 2021, 03:00 PM
LanceC

Ahh, I have progressed a little.

I think what I want is three-wire control. Now trying to figure out how it is setup on the Powtran.

Any previous experience is welcome.
27th March 2021, 03:22 PM
Chris Parks

PM NCarcher (Tony), he will be able to advise you. You can use the panel remotely with a CAT cable if you wish.
27th March 2021, 03:33 PM
LanceC

Chris, not with the PI150. The control panel is not removable.
27th March 2021, 04:14 PM
LanceC

Ok, I got it all figured out.

Code 01 can only be set on DI1.

F1.10 needs to be set to 2 (three wire type 1).
F1.00 set to 1 (forward run)
F1.01 set to 3 (three wire control)

NO start button connected to DI1.
NC stop button connected to DI2.
27th March 2021, 04:52 PM
BobL

Quote:

Originally Posted by LanceC

Ok, I got it all figured out.

Code 01 can only be set on DI1.

F1.10 needs to be set to 2 (three wire type 1).
F1.00 set to 1 (forward run)
F1.01 set to 3 (three wire control)

NO start button connected to DI1.
NC stop button connected to DI2.

Same as on the PI160
27th March 2021, 06:04 PM
LanceC

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobL

Same as on the PI160

I ended up finding the info in their PI500 manual. It’s a pity they don’t add it to all their manuals, unless this is just so basic everyone is expected to already know.

None the less, a pull down resistor and harnessing the 10 V line allowed me to convert my NO stop switch to act as NC.