VF-S9 Communications Function E6581139 PDF

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TOSVERT VF-S9
Communications Function
Instruction Manual
Notice
1. Make sure that this instruction manual is delivered to the end user of the inverter.
2. Read this manual before first using the communications function, and keep it handy as a
reference for maintenance and inspections.
* The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
TOSHIBA SCHNEIDER INVERTER CORPORATION 2002

All rights reserved.
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing a Tosvert VF-S9 series of inverter.
Every VF-S9 series of inverter has a communication port as standard equipment, so that data can be
transmitted between it and a personal computer via an optional RS232C converter (RS2001Z) or
RS485 converter (RS4001Z), cable with RS232C converter (RS20035-0).
To use the communications function of the VF-S9 correctly, please read this manual carefully before
use and keep it in a safe place.
Also, make sure that this manual is stored close to the inverter so that it can be consulted anytime as
a reference for maintenance and inspections.
Notice
W The EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) is good Reference
13, 14
for 10,000 times of reprogramming.
Unless it is absolutely necessary to store data into the EEPROM, use the P
command to write data into the RAM. Do not rewrite data into the same parameter
stored in the EEPROM more than 10,000 times, using the W command*.
(*: Command allowing you to write data into both the RAM and the EEPROM).
W Examples in this manual are based on the assumption that communications take
place between one inverter and one computer.
If connecting two or more inverters to the same network, you will need to assign a
number to each of them. Failure to do so will cause a data crash and result in a
communications error.
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Contents
1. General outlines of the communications function
2. Data transmission specifications
3. Exchange of data between the computer and the VF-S9
3.1. Brief explanation of the sequence
3.2. Transmission errors
4. Data transmission formats
4.1. Data transmission formats used in ASCII mode
4.2. Data transmission formats used in binary mode
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5. Data transmission commands
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5.1. Commands available in ASCII mode
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5.2. Commands available in binary mode
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6. Communication parameters
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7. Commands and monitoring from the computer
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7.1. Communication commands (commands from the computer)
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7.2. Monitoring from the computer
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8. Functions
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8.1. Timer function
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8.2. Broadcast communications function
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8.3. Inverter-to-inverter communications function (For V110 and later)
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8.3.1. Proportional-speed control (For V110 and later)

8.4. Send wait time setting function (for V110 and later)
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9. Examples of the use of communication commands
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10. Examples of RS232C communication programs
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11. Parameter data
34
11.1. Table of parameters
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11.2. Table of trip codes
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11.3. Alarm codes
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Appendix 1
How to check the CPU version
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Appendix 2
Table of data codes
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1. General outlines of the communications function

The TOSVERT VF-S9 series of inverters can be connected to a computer or a controller (hereinafter
referred to as the computer) for data communications via RS232C converter (RS2001Z) or RS485
converter (RS4001Z), cable with RS232C converter (RS20035-0). By writing computer programs,
you can monitor the operating status of the inverter, control its operation in various ways from the
computer, and change and store parameter settings on floppy disks.
The communications function allows the transfer of the following information.
Q Monitoring function (used to monitor the operating status of the inverter: Output frequency,
current, voltage, etc.)
Q Command function (used to issue run, stop and other commands to the inverter)
Q Parameter function (used to set parameters and read their settings)
Q Additional function (Timer function allowing the detection of breaks in cables)
As for data communications codes, the TOSVERT VF-S9 series of inverters support the binary
(HEX) code, in addition to the JIS (ASCII) code. The communications function is designed on the
assumption that the JIS (ASCII) code is used for communications between the inverter and the
personal computer, and the binary (HEX) code for communications between the inverter and the
microcomputer built into the controller. A communication number is used to access the desired data
item.
Commands and frequency instructions from the computer have priority (over those from the
operation panel or terminal board.) To take advantage of this feature, however, you need to enable
the mode in which commands and frequency instructions from the computer are valid, regardless of
the settings of the command mode selection parameter () or that of the frequency setting
mode selection parameter (). For the way of enabling it, see 7, Commands and monitoring
from the computer.
+ The smallest unit of information that computers handle is called a bit (binary digit), which
represents the two numbers in the binary system: 1 or 0. A group of 16 bits is referred to as a
word, which is the basic unit of information the VF-S9 series of inverters use for data
communications. One word can handle data items of 0 to FFFFH in hexadecimal notation (or 0 to
65535 in decimal notation).
BIT15
BIT8 BIT7
BIT0
1 bit
1 word
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2. Data transmission specifications

Items
Data transmission
scheme
Connection control
scheme
Synchronization
scheme
Communication baud
rate
Data transmission
code
Error detecting
scheme
Character
transmission format
Order of bit
transmission
Frame length
Specifications
Half-duplex
Centralized control *1
Start-stop synchronization
VF-S9: 9600 baud (Standard default setting)
Selectable among 1200/2400/4800/9600/19200 baud (Operation panel/computer) *2
ASCII mode:
JIS-X-0201 (ASCII), fixed to 8 bits, even/odd/non parity *2 and *3
Binary mode:
Binary (HEX) code, fixed to 8 bits, even/odd/non parity *2 and *3
Parity, checksum
Receive: 11 bits *4, Send: 12 bits *4
Low-order bits transmitted first
Variable (to a maximum of 17 bytes)

: Centralized control scheme
Control scheme in which the transmitting station (computer) controls the operation of all receiving
stations (inverters) by means of information transferred between the transmitting station and the
receiving stations. All inverters connected to the network act as slaves that operate on a request
from the computer.
*2
: Changes to the communication baud rate and to the parity setting do not take effect until the
inverter is turned back on or reset.
*3
: In ASCII mode, every message is written in 8-bit alphabetic codes conforming to JIS-X-0201
(ANSI), and transmitted with a vertical parity bit specified by JIS-X-5001 (ANSI) added to it. The
parity bit, which is set to odd parity by default, can be changed to odd parity or non-parity, from
either the operation panel or the computer.
*4
: Here are the default character transmission formats.
*1
O Characters received by the inverter: 11 bits (1 start bit + 8 bits + 1 parity bit + 1 stop bit)
... Standard default setting
START
PARITY STOP
BIT
BIT0 BIT1 BIT2 BIT3 BIT4 BIT5 BIT6 BIT7 BIT
BIT
The inverter receives one stop bit.
(The computer can be set so as to send 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits.)
O Characters sent from the inverter: 12 bits (1 start bit + 8 bits + 1 parity bit + 2 stop bits)
... Standard default setting
START
PARITY STOP STOP
BIT
BIT0 BIT1 BIT2 BIT3 BIT4 BIT5 BIT6 BIT7 BIT
BIT
BIT
The inverter sends two stop bits.
(The computer can be set so as to receive 1, 1.5 or 2 stop bits.)
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3. Exchange of data between the computer and the VF-S9

3.1. Brief explanation of the sequence
When an inverter is linked with a computer or when an inverter acts as a slave in inverter-to-inverter
communications, it remains in wait states and acts as a slave that operates on a request from the
computer or the master inverter. In inverter-to-inverter communications, the master inverter only
sends data to the slave inverter(s) but not receives any data from the slave inverter(s).
A start code is used to automatically identify the mode in which data is transmitted: ASCII mode or
binary mode. Inverter-to-inverter communications are carried out in binary mode. For the VF-S9
(hereinafter referred to as the inverter), the inverter-to-inverter communications function is provided
only for inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
Q ASCII mode
(1) In ASCII mode, the start code is (.
The inverter rejects all data items entered before the (. If two or more ( are entered, the (
entered last will be judged valid and all ( entered before will be ignored. If the ( is not
recognized because of a format error or for any other reason, no error code will be returned since
the data is not recognized at all. In such cases, the inverter regards the data received as a
transmission error, rejects it and goes back into a start code wait state.
(2) When an inverter number is added behind the (, communications will take place if the number
matches up with that assigned to the inverter. If not, the inverter will go back into a start code wait
state.
(3) The inverter stops receiving data on receipt of the CR (carriage return) code inserted in the
designated position. If the size of the data transmitted exceeds the maximum allowable size (17
bytes) or if the CR code cannot be found in the designated position within 1 second, the inverter
will regard the data received as a transmission error and go back into a start code wait state.
(4) If no communications take place within the time specified using the timer function, the computer
will regard it as a communication error and trip the inverter. The timer setting is cleared when the
timer is turned on or initialized. For details, see Section 8.1, Timer function.
(5) On executing the command received, the inverter returns data to the computer. The VF-S9 series
of inverters are designed to process communication data during idle time when they are not
performing their main task: controlling the operation of a machine. Therefore, there is no
guarantee for the response time.
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Q Binary mode
(1) In binary mode, the start code is 2FH(/).
The inverter rejects all data items entered before the 2FH(/).
If two or more 2FH(/) are entered, the 2FH(/) entered last will be judged valid and all 2FH(/)
entered before will be ignored.
If the 2FH(/) is not recognized because of a format error or for any other reason, no error code
will be returned since the data is not recognized at all.
(2) If an inverter number is added behind the 2FH(/), communication will be established only when
the inverter number matches. If not, the inverter will reject the data received on receiving the
specified number of characters (or one second after the receipt of the data if the inverter cannot
receive the specified number of characters within one second), and then it will go back into a 2FH
wait state. If the inverter number does not match, the inverter will go back into a start code wait
state.
(3) The inverter stops receiving data on receipt of a command and the number of bytes of data
specified by the command. If the inverter cannot receive the specified number of bytes of data
within the specified time (1 second), it will regard the data received as a transmission error, reject
it and go back into a start code (2FH) wait state.
(4) If no communications take place within the time specified using the timer function, the computer
will assume that a communication error has occurred and trip the inverter. The timer function is
disabled when the inverter is turned on or initialized. For details, see Section 8.1, Timer
function.
(5) On executing the command received, the inverter returns data to the computer. The VF-S9 series
of inverters are designed to process communication data during idle time when they are not
performing their main task: controlling the operation of a machine. Therefore, there is no
guarantee for the response time.
Q Note
It takes about 1 second for the inverter to complete the initial setup process and to get ready for
communications after it has been turned on.
If control power supply is cut off because of a momentary power failure, communications will be
interrupted.
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3.2. Transmission errors

The table below lists errors that may occur during communications.
Q Table of errors
Error name
Description
Error code
Impossible to execute The command is impossible to execute, though communication

0000
was established normally.
Writing data into a parameter whose setting cannot be changed
during operation (e.g., maximum frequency) *1, writing data into
a parameter while is in progress, specifying an internal
command, and so on *2
Data error
Invalid data is specified.
0001
Communication
There is no communication number that matches.
0002
number error
Command error
The command specified does not exist.
0003 (ASCII mode)
No code returned
(Binary mode)
Checksum error
The sum differs.
0004
No code returned
Format error
The data transmission format does not match.
A parity, overrun or framing error has occurred. *3
The CR code was not received within 1 second (ASCII mode), the
specified number of bytes of data were not received within 1
second (binary mode), or the communication number is of 0 to 3
digits.
For example, in the case of (R11) CR, 11) CR is recognized
as a communication number and the data received is judged
that it contains no CR code, with the result that a format error
occurs.
No code returned
Inverter number error The inverter number is of one digit.
The inverter number does not match. (If the inverter number does
not match, no processing will be carried out and no data will be
returned, though it is not regarded as an error.)
*1
: For parameters whose settings cannot changed during operation, see 11.1, Table of
parameters.
*2
: If a command error occurs, no data will be returned. However, if an internal command (M) is used,
it will cause an impossible-to-execute error and an error code will be returned.
*3
: Parity error
: The parity does not match.
Overrun error : A new data item is entered while the data is being read.
Framing error : The stop bit is placed in the wrong position.
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4. Data transmission formats

4.1. Data transmission formats used in ASCII mode
A communication number is used to specify a data item, all data is written in hexadecimal, and JISX-0201 (ASCII (ANSI))-compliant transmission characters are used.
(1) Computer VF-S9 (ASCII mode)
Omissible in one-to-one communications
For the W and P commands only
"("
(28H)
INV-NO
2 bytes
CMD Communication No.

1 byte
4 bytes
Checksum area
DATA
0 to 4 bytes
"&"
(26H)
SUM
2 bytes
Omissible
")"
(29H)
CR
(0DH)
Omissible
1. ( (1 byte)
2. INV-NO (2 bytes)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
: Start code in ASCII mode

: Inverter number (Omissible in one-to-one communications)
... 00 (30H, 30H) to 63 (36H, 33H).
Note: In ASCII mode, an inverter number should be specified in decimal.
The command is executed only when the inverter number in the data
received matches up with that specified from the operation panel. If the
inverter number does not match or if the inverter number is of one digit, the
data will be judged invalid and no data will be returned.
CMD (1 byte)
: Command (For details, see the table below.)
Communication number (4 bytes) : Communication number (See 11.1, Parameter data.)
Data (0 to 4 bytes) : Write data (valid for the W and P commands only)
& (1 byte)
: Checksum discrimination code (omissible) When omitting this code, you
also need to omit the checksum.
Sum (2 bytes)
: Checksum (omissible)
ASCII-coded value of the last two digits (4 bits/digit) of the sum of a series
of bits (ASCII codes) from the start code to the checksum discrimination
code.
Ex.: (R0000&??) 28H+52H+30H+30H+30H+30H+26H=160H
The last two digits represent the checksum. = 60
When omitting the checksum, you also need to omit the checksum
discrimination code.
) (1 byte)
: Stop code (omissible)
CR (1 byte)
: Carriage return code
Q Details of commands and data

CMD (1 byte)
R (52H): RAM read command
W (57H): RAM/EEPROM write command
P (50H) RAM write command
Write data (0 to 4 bytes) Hexadecimal number

No data
Write data (0 to FFFF)
Write data (0 to FFFF)
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(2) VF-S9 computer (ASCII mode)
1) When data is processed normally
Omissible
"("
(28H)
INV-NO
2 bytes
Omissible
CMD Communication No.
1 byte
4 bytes
Checksum area
DATA
0 to 4 bytes
"&"
(26H)
SUM
2 bytes
")"
(29H)
CR
(0DH)
Omissible
1. ( (1 byte)
2. INV-NO (2 bytes)
: Start code in ASCII mode

: Inverter number 00 (30H, 30H) to 63 (36H, 33H)
received matches up with that specified from the operation panel. If the
inverter number does not match or if the inverter number is of one digit, the
data will be judged invalid and no data will be returned. (If the inverter
number is omitted from the data received, it will not be returned.)
3. CMD (1 byte)
: Command The command is also used for a check when an inverter is
tripped.
Under normal conditions...........The uppercase letter R, W or P is returned,
depending on the command received: R,
W or P command.
When an inverter is tripped.......The lowercase letter r, w or p is returned,
depending on the command received: R,
W or P command.
(The command received is returned with
20H added to it.)
4. Communication number : The communication number received is returned.
5. Data (4 bytes)
: Data The data read in is returned for the R command, while the data
received is returned for the W and P commands. If the data
received is composed of less than 4 digits, it will be converted into
4-digit data and returned.
Ex.: (W123412) (W12340012)
6. & (1 byte)
: Checksum discrimination code (omitted if it is not found in the data
received)
7. Sum (2 bytes)
: Checksum ASCII-coded value of the last two digits (4 bits/digit) of the
sum of a series of bits (ASCII codes) from the start code to
the checksum discrimination code.
(If the checksum discrimination code is omitted from the
data received, it will not be returned.)
8. ) (1 byte)
: Stop code (If the stop code is omitted from the data received, it will not be
returned.)
9. CR (1 byte)
: Carriage return code
Note : If the reset command is issued, the return data may be cleared halfway through the
transmission, depending on the timing.
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2) When data is not processed normally (ASCII mode)
If a communication error occurs, a communication error command (N or n) and an error identification
number will be returned to the computer.
If the checksum code is contained in the data received, it will be added to the data to be returned.
If the inverter number does not match, however, no data will be returned to avoid a data crash.
Omissible
"("
(28H)
INV-NO
2 bytes
Omissible
N or n
DATA
4 bytes
"&"
(26H)
SUM
2 bytes
")"
CR
(29H) (0DH)
Checksum area
Omissible
N or n (1 byte) : Communication error command
The command is also used for a check when

an inverter is tripped.
An N is returned under normal conditions, while an n is returned when the
inverter is tripped.
Data (4 bytes) : Error code (0000~0004)
0000 ..... Impossible to execute (Although communication is established normally,
the command cannot be executed because it is to write data into a
parameter whose setting cannot be changed during operation (e.g.,
maximum frequency) or the EEPROM is faulty.)
0001 ..... Data error (The data is outside the specified range or it is composed of
too many digits.)
0002 ..... Communication number error (There is no communication number that
matches.)
0003 ..... Command error (There is no command that matches.)
0004 ..... Checksum error (The checksum result differs.)
) (1 byte)
: Stop code This code is omitted if it is not found in the data received.
Q Examples:
(N0000&5C)CR .......... Impossible to execute (e.g., a change of maximum frequency data during
operation)
(N0001&5D)CR .......... Data error (Data is outside the specified range.)
(N0002&5E)CR .......... No communication number (There is no communication number that
matches.)
(N0003&5F)CR........... There is no command that matches. (Commands other than the R, W and
P commands)
(Ex.: L, S, a, b, m, r, w, t ...)
(N0004&60)CR ........... Checksum error (The checksum result differs.)
No data returned....... Even though there is no format error (e.g., data with no CR) and the
inverter number matches, there may be cases where no data is returned,
depending on the timing.
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4.2. Data transmission formats used in binary mode

A communication number is used to specify a data item, data is written in hexadecimal form, and
data in transmission characters are represented by binary codes (HEX codes).
(1) Computer VF-S9 (Binary mode)
Omissible in one-to-one communications
/
(2FH)
INV-NO
1 byte
CMD
1 byte
Communication No.
2 bytes
W, P and G*1 commands only

DATA
2 bytes
SUM
1 byte
Not omissible
Checksum area
1. 2FH (/) (1 byte) : Start code in binary mode

2. INV-NO (1 bytes) : Inverter number (Omissible in one-to-one communications) 00H to 3FH
The command is executed only when the inverter number matches up with
that specified from the operation panel.
If the inverter number does not match, the data will be judged invalid and no
data will be returned.
3. CMD (1 byte)
: Command (For details, see the table below.)
52H (R) command : The size of the data following CMD is fixed to 3 bytes.
(Communication number: 2 bytes, checksum: 1 byte)
57H (W), 50H (P) and 47H (G) *1 commands :
The size of the data following CMD is fixed to 5 bytes.
(Communication number: 2 bytes, data: 2 byte,
checksum: 1 byte)
Any command other than the above is rejected and no
error code is returned.
4. Communication number (2 bytes) : Communication number (See 11, Parameter data.)
5. Data (2 bytes)
: Write data (valid for the 57H (W), 50H (P) and 47H (G)*1 commands only)
... 0000H to FFFFH (Dummy data 0000H is required for the 47H (G) *1
command.)
6. Sum (2 bytes)
: Checksum (not omissible) 00H to FFH
Value of the last two digits (1 byte) of the sum of a series of bits (codes) from
the start code of the data returned to the data (or to the communication
number for the 52H (R) command)
Ex.: 2F 52 00 00 ?? ... 2F+52+00+00=81
The last two digits (??) represent the checksum. = 81
Q Details of commands and data
CMD (1 byte)
Write data (2 bytes) Hexadecimal number
No data
52H (R): RAM read command
Write data (0000H to FFFFH)
57H (W): RAM/EEPROM write command
Write data (0000H to FFFFH)
50H (P): RAM write command
Dummy data (0000H)
47H (G): RAM read command
*1
: The 47H (G) command is available for inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
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(2) VF-S9 computer (Binary mode)
1) When data is processed normally
Omissible
/
(2FH)
INV-NO
1 byte
CMD
1 byte
Communication No.
2 bytes
Checksum area
DATA
2 bytes
SUM
1 byte
Not omissible
1. 2FH (/) (1 byte) : Start code in binary mode

2. INV-NO (1 byte) : Inverter number 00H to 3FH
received matches up with that specified from the operation panel.
If the inverter number does not match, the data will be judged invalid and no
data will be returned.
(If the inverter number is omitted from the data received, it will not be
returned.)
3. CMD (1 byte)
: Command The command is also used for a check when the inverter is
tripped.
Under normal conditions .............52H (R), 57H (W), 50H (P) or 47H (G) *1 is
returned, depending on the command
received.
When the inverter is tripped ........The lowercase letter 72H (r), 77H (w), 70H
(p) or 67H (g) *1 is returned with 20H added
to it, depending on the command received.
4. Communication number (2 bytes) : The communication number received is returned.
5. Data (2 bytes)
: Data 0000H to FFFFH
The data read is returned for the 52H (R) and 47H (G) commands*1, while
the data written is returned for the 57H (W) and 50H (P) commands.
6. Sum (1 byte)
: Checksum (not omissible) 00H to FFH
Value of the last two digits (1 byte) of the sum of a series of bits (codes) from
the start code to the data.
*1
: The 47H (G) command is available for inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
Note : If the reset command is issued, the return data may be cleared halfway through the
transmission, depending on the timing.
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2) When data is not processed normally (Binary mode)
If a communication error occurs, a communication error command (4EH (N) or 6EH (n)), an error
identification number and the checksum will be returned to the computer.
If the inverter number does not match, no data will be returned to avoid a data crash.
Omissible
(1 byte)
/
(2FH)
INV-NO
1 byte
(1 byte)
N or n
(4EH)(6EH)
DATA
2 bytes
Checksum area
SUM
1 byte
Not omissible
N or n (1 byte) : Communication error command
This command is also used for a check

when the inverter is tripped.
4EH (N) is returned under normal conditions, while 6EH (n) is returned when the
inverter is tripped.
Data (2 bytes) : Error code (0000~0004)
0000 .........................Impossible to execute (Although communication is
established normally, the command cannot be executed
because it is to write data into a parameter whose setting
cannot be changed during operation (e.g., maximum
frequency) or the EEPROM is faulty.)
0001 .........................Data error (The data is outside the specified range or it is
composed of too many digits.)
0002 .........................Communication number error (There is no communication
number that matches.)
0004 .........................Checksum error (The checksum result differs.)
No code returned......Command error, format error (failure to receive the specified
number of bytes within 1 second, or an parity, overrun or
framing error) or the inverter number does not match.
Q Examples:
2FH, 4EH, 00H, 00H, 7DH .... Impossible to execute (e.g., a change of maximum frequency data
during operation)
2FH, 4EH, 00H, 01H, 7EH .... Data setting error (The data specified falls outside the specified
range.)
2FH, 4EH, 00H, 02H, 7FH .... No communication number (There is no communication number
that matches.)
2FH, 4EH, 00H, 04H, 81H..... Checksum error (The checksum result differs.)
No data returned ................... If a format error occurs (failure to receive the specified number of
bytes within 1 second), if the inverter number does not match, or if
a command error occurs.
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5. Data transmission commands
Notice
W The EEPROM is good for 10,000 times of reprogramming.
Do not write data into the same parameter stored in the EEPROM more than 10,000 times. Unless it
is absolutely necessary to store data in the EEPROM, use the P command to write it into the RAM.
5.1. Commands available in ASCII mode

1) W (RAM*2/EEPROM*3 write)
This command is used to rewrite data into the parameter specified using a communication
number. It writes data into the RAM and EEPROM. For parameters whose settings cannot be
stored in the EEPROM (e.g., parameter with the communication No. FA00), the W command
writes data into the RAM only. It cannot be used to write data into read-only parameters (e.g.,
parameter with the communication number FD?? or FE??). All data is returned as word data.
When writing data, the command checks if the data is within the adjustment range specified for
the parameter (see 11, Parameter data.). If the data entered is outside the specified range, an
error will occur and the data will be rejected.
Ex. : Setting of the automatic acceleration/deceleration parameter
ComputerS9
(W00000)
2)
S9Computer : Communication No. 0000

(W00000000)
: Data 0
= Automatic acceleration/deceleration
= Invalid
P (RAM*2 write)
number. It writes data into the RAM only. It cannot be used to write data into any read-only
parameters. All data is returned as word data. When writing data, the command checks if the data
is within the adjustment range specified for the parameter. If the data entered is outside the
specified range, an error will occur and the data will be rejected.
ComputerS9
(P00000)
3)

(P00000000)
: Data 0
= Invalid
R (Data read)
This command is used to read the setting of the parameter specified using a communication
number. All data is returned as word data (4 digits).
Ex: Setting of the automatic acceleration/deceleration parameter
ComputerS9
(R00000)

(R00000000)
: Data 0000
14
= Invalid
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5.2. Commands available in binary mode

1) 57H (W RAM*2/EEPROM*3 write)
number. It writes data into the RAM and EEPROM. For parameters whose settings cannot be
stored in the EEPROM (e.g., parameter with the communication No. FA00), the W (57H)
command writes data into the RAM only. It cannot be used to write data into read-only
parameters (e.g., parameter with the communication number FD?? or FE??). All data is returned
as word data. When writing data, the command checks if the data is within the adjustment range
specified for the parameter (see 11, Parameter data.). If the data entered is outside the
Computer S9
S9 Computer:
2FH, 57H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 86H
2FH, 57H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 86H
Communication No. (2 bytes) 00H, 00H ; Automatic acceleration/deceleration,

Data (2 bytes) 00H, 00H; Invalid
50H (P RAM*2 write)
2)
number. It writes data into the RAM only. It cannot be used to write data into any read-only
parameters. All data is returned as word data. When writing data, the command checks if the data
is within the adjustment range specified for the parameter. If the data entered is outside the
Computer S9
S9 Computer:
2FH, 50H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 7FH
2FH, 50H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 7FH

52H (R RAM*2 read)
3)
This command is used to read the setting of the parameter specified using a communication
number. All data is returned as word data.
Ex. : Reading of the automatic acceleration/deceleration parameter
Computer S9
S9 Computer:
2FH, 52H, 00H, 00H, 81H
2FH, 52H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 81H

47H (G RAM*2 read) * This command is available for inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
4)
This command is used to read the parameter data specified using a communication number. All
data is returned as word data. This command is different from the 52H (R) command in that the
computer requires dummy data to issue this command. To control the operation of multiple
inverters connected to a two-wire line via RS485 converters, and so on, the 47H (G) command is
used instead of the 52H (R) command. In a two-wire network, the host computer receives the
data returned from multiple inverters simultaneously, and therefore the 47H (G) command is
more suitable than the 52H (R) command. This is because, in the case of the 52H (R) command,
the number of bytes (number of codes) received is different from the number of bytes returned if
the data received contains operation data, while, in the case of the 47H (G) command, the
number of byes (number of codes) received is always the same as the number of bytes returned.
Ex. : Reading of the acceleration parameter
Computer S9
S9 Computer:
2FH, 47H, 00H, 09H, 00H, 00H, 7FH
2FH, 47H, 00H, 09H, 00H, 64H, E3H
Communication No. (2 bytes) 00H, 09H; acceleration

Data (2 bytes) 00H, 64H; 10.0 seconds
Q Explanation of terms
*2
: The RAM stores data used actually for operating the inverter. All data stored in it is cleared when
the power is turned off, and parameter data stored in the EEPROM is copied to the RAM each
time the inverter is turned on.
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*3
: The EEPROM stores parameter settings and so on used for operating the inverter. Data stored in
it is retained even after the power is turned off, and it is copied to the RAM each time the inverter
is turned on or reset.
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6. Communication parameters
The communication baud rate, parity, inverter number, and communication error trip time can be
changed from both the operation panel and the computer. Note that there are two types of
parameters: parameters whose settings take effect immediately after the setting and parameters
whose settings do not take effect until the inverter is turned back on or reset.
(1)
Communication baud rate

(Communication No.: 800, Parameter name: )
0 : 1200 bps, 1 : 1400 bps, 2 : 4800 bps
3 : 9600 bps, 4 : 19200 bps
The same baud rate should be specified for the computer and every inverter on the network.
The setting of this parameter does not take effect until the power is turned back on.
If different baud rates are specified for the computer and an inverter, data received from one of
them will be rejected by the other.
(2)
Parity (Communication No.: 801, Parameter name: )

0 : Non parity, 1 : Even parity, 2 : Odd parity
The same parity should be specified for the computer and every inverter on the network.
The setting of this parameter does not take effect until the power is turned back on.
If the parity does not match, the data received will be rejected.
(3)
Inverter number (Communication No.: 802, Parameter name: )

CPU version V101: Selectable from among 0 to 63
CPU version V110 or later: Selectable from among 0 to 255
(The inverter numbers you can select are between 0 and 99 in ASCII mode, and between 0 and
63 in binary mode. Numbers 100 to 255 are provided as bus options.)
A different inverter number should be assigned to each inverter on the network.
The setting of this parameter takes effect immediately.
If the inverter number does not match, the data received will be rejected.
(4)
Communication error trip time

0 : No trip, Adjustable within a range of 0 to 100 (1 = Approx. 1.2 sec.)
Communication error trip time can be set for each individual inverter on the network.
If communication error trip time is set for an inverter, the computer will start to measure time
when it first receives data from the inverter after the setting. If no data is sent from the inverter
within the specified time, a communication error trip will occurs. (For details, see 8.1, Timer
function.)
(5)
Send wait time setting (for V110 and later)

If send wait time is set for an inverter, the inverter will send data only after the send wait time or
more has passed.
0 : Disabled, Adjustable within a range of 1 to 200 (1 = Approx. 10 ms)
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(6)
Inverter-to-inverter communication setting

(For V110 and later)
0 : Disabled (Slave)
1 : Master (Frequency instruction)
2 : Master (Output frequency)
Only one inverter should be designated as the master.
If two or more inverters on the same network are designated as masters, communications will
not take place normally because of a data crash.
To enable this parameter, the frequency setting mode parameter FMOd needs to be set to 3.
The setting of this parameter does not take effect until the inverter is turned on or reset.
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7. Commands and monitoring from the computer

Across the network, instructions (commands and frequency instructions) can be sent to each inverter
and the operating status of each inverter can be monitored.
7.1. Communication commands (commands from the computer)

The VF-S9 series of inverters give priority to commands and frequency instructions entered from the
computer across the network. For this reason, they have the mode of enabling commands and
frequency instructions entered across the network, regardless of the setting of the command mode
selection parameter () enabling commands from the operation panel or terminal board, or the
setting the frequency setting mode selection parameter () enabling frequency instructions
entered using the internal potentiometer, operation panel or terminal board.
To enable communication commands (commands from the computer), set bit 15 of the
communication No. FA00 parameter to 1 (enabled), and to enable frequency instructions from the
computer, set bit 14 of the communication No. FA00 parameter to 1 (enabled). Once priority is given
to commands and frequency instructions from the computer, they have priority until they are disabled
manually (bit 15 of the communication No. FA00 parameter: 0), or until the inverter is turned off or
reset, or until the inverter is reset to the standard default settings ().
(1)
Communication commands (commands from the computer)

(Communication No. FA00: Communication command)
Table 1 below shows the bit composition of the communication No. FA00 parameter.
To enable commands from the computer, turn on bit 15 of the FA00. The setting of this parameter
is valid regardless of the setting of the command mode selection parameter (). The
setting of the FA00 cannot be stored in the EEPROM. To write data into the FA00, therefore, use
the P command (RAM write command).
Table 1 Data composition of communication commands (communication No.: FA00)

Bit
Specifications
0
1
Communication command
Disabled
Enabled
15
enabled
Communication frequency
Disabled
Enabled
14
instruction enabled
13
Reset
OFF
Reset
12
Emergency stop
OFF
Emergency stop
11
Coast stop
OFF
Coast stop
10
Run/stop
Stop
Run
9
Forward/reverse run
Forward run
Reverse run
8
Jog run
OFF
Jog run
7
DC braking
OFF
DC braking
Acceleration/deceleration
Acceleration 1
Deceleration 2
6
pattern selection (1 or 2)
PI control
PI control
5
PI control
permitted
prohibited
Switching to No. 2 electronic- No. 1 electronic- No. 2 electronic4
thermal
thermal
thermal
Preset-speed operation
OFF
ON
3
frequencies 4
OFF
ON
2
frequencies 3
OFF
ON
1
frequencies 2
OFF
ON
0
frequencies 1
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Ex.: Forward run command (PFA008400)
Set bit 15 (communication command enabled) to bit 10 (operation command) to 1.
BIT15
BIT8 BIT7
BIT0
FA00 : 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ex.: Reverse run (PFA008600), (PFA00C600)
8600H : To disable frequency instructions from the computer
C600H : To enable also frequency instructions from the computer
Ex.: Slowdown stop (PHA008000), (PFA00C0000)
8000H : To disable frequency instructions from the computer
C000H : To enable also frequency instructions from the computer
Note : If the reset command is executed, the reset program may start and abort the transmission of
return data.
(2)
Frequency setting from the computer

(Communication No. FA01: Communication frequency)
To enable frequency instructions from the computer, turn on bit 14 of the FA00. The setting of bit
14 of the FA00 (enabling frequency instructions from the computer) is valid regardless of the
setting of the frequency setting mode selection parameter ().
To set operation frequencies from the computer, using the FA01, use hexadecimal numbers (unit:
1 = 0.01 Hz (unit)). The setting of the FA01 cannot be stored in the EEPROM. To write data into
the FA01, therefore, use the P command (RAM write command).
Ex.: Instruction for an operation frequency of 80 Hz (PFA011F40)
80 Hz = 80 / 0.01 = 8000 = 1F40H
(3)
TYP processing from the computer
(Communication No. 0007: TYP)

Like other operation parameters, this parameter can be set independently of the setting of the
command mode selection parameter. Use the communication No. 0007 parameter to write data.
VF-S9: 1 to 6
If you use the P command (RAM write command), the change you made to this parameter will not
affect the setting of the parameter you made last from the operation panel, since the setting of the
parameter that was made from the operation panel is read from the EEPROM into the RAM each
time the inverter is turned on. To store the setting of this parameter in the EEPROM, therefore,
you need to use the W command (RAM/EEPROM write command).
Note : When processing is carried out, the reset program may start and abort the
transmission of return data. Therefore, communications do not take place during initialization.
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7.2. Monitoring from the computer

(1)
Status monitor
The parameters with the communication Nos. FC90 and FE00 to FE14 allow you to monitor the
operating status of the inverter.
(See 11.1, Table of parameters.)
1) Operation frequency monitor
: Communication No. FE00
If a trip occurs, the frequency immediately before its occurrence will be retained.
If you want to always monitor the current operation frequency without retaining the frequency
immediately before the occurrence of a trip, use the communication No. FD00 parameter.
2) Inverter operating status
: Communication No. FE01 (See Table 2 below.)
If a trip occurs, the operating status immediately before its occurrence will be retained.
3) Past trip codes
: Communication Nos. FE10 to FE13
(See 11.2, Table of trip codes.)
To monitor the current trip code, use the communication No. FC90 parameter.
4) Input terminal
: Communication No. FE06 (See Table 3.)
5) Output terminal
: Communication No. FE07 (See Table 4.)
(2)
Others
For the settings of parameters, see 11.1, Table of parameters.)
Table 2 Data composition of inverter operating status (FE01)

Bit
Specifications
0
1
15
(Reserved)
14
(Reserved)
13
(Reserved)
12
Emergency stop
Emergency stop
11
Coast stop
Coast stop
10
Run/stop (See Note 1.)
Stop
Run
9
Forward/reverse run
Forward run
Reverse run
8
Jog run
Jog run
7
DC braking
DC braking
Acceleration/deceleration
Acceleration/deceler Deceleration/decele
6
pattern selection (1 or 2)
ation 1 pattern
ration 2 pattern
5
PI control
PC control permitted PI control prohibited
Switching to No. 2 electronic- No. 1 electronicNo. 2 Electronic4
thermal
thermal
thermal
3
(Reserved)
2
(Reserved)
1
(Reserved)
0
(Reserved)
Note 1 : DC braking at the end of operation is regarded as part of operation.
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* Terminal board monitor
A function can be selected for each terminal, using a parameter. Before monitoring the status of a
terminal, check what function is assigned to it.
Table 3 Data composition of input terminals (FE06)
Bit
Terminal name
Parameter title Function
0
F
Input terminal 1
1
R
Input terminal 2
2
RST
Input terminal 3
3
S1
Input terminal 4
4
S2
Input terminal 5
5
S3
Input terminal 6
Data when terminal is ON

1H
2H
4H
8H
10H
20H
Ex. : FE06 data when the S1 and F terminals are ON: 1H + 8H = 9H

Table 4 Data composition of output terminals (FE07)
Bit
Terminal name
Parameter title Function
0
RY
Output terminal 1
1
OUT
Output terminal 2
2
FL
Output terminal 3
Data when terminal is ON

1H
2H
4H
Ex. : FE07 data when both the OUT1 and OUT2 terminals are ON: 1H + 2H = 3H
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8. Functions
8.1. Timer function
The communications function of the VF-S9 series of inverters includes a communication timer
function that can be used to detect breaks in cables, and so on. The timer function is designed to trip
an inverter if the inverter has not received any data within the time specified using this function.
( will be displayed.)
Q How to set the timer
The communication error trip time parameter () is set to 0 (timer off) by default.
c Timer adjustment range
c
About 1 sec. (01H) to about 100 sec. (64H) / Timer off (0H)
Q How to start the timer
If the timer is set from the operation panel, it will start automatically the instant when communication
is established for the first time after the setting.
If the timer is set from the computer, it will start automatically the instant when communication is
established after the setting.
If the timer setting is stored in the EEPROM, the timer will start when communication is established
for the first time after the power has been turned on.
Note that, if the inverter number does not match or if a format error occurs, preventing the inverter
from returning data, the timer function will assume that no communication has taken place and will
not start.
Q How to disable the timer
To disable the timer, set its parameter to 0.
Ex. : To disable the timer function from the computer (To store the timer setting in the EEPROM)
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(W08030)
(W08030000) ........ (Sets the timer parameter to 0 to disable it.)
Q Timer
Time-out period
Computer link
PCINV
PCINV
INVPC
Inverter-to-inverter
communications
Master Slave
Master Slave
INVINV
INVINV
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The timer measures the

time elapsed before the
inverter
acknowledges
receipt of data after it
acknowledged receipt of
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8.2. Broadcast communications function

The broadcast communications function enables the computer to issue a command simultaneously
to (or to write data into) multiple inverters on the network.
It supports the data write commands (W and P), but not the data read commands (R and G).
As is the case with one-to-one communications, it supports up to 100 inverters bearing a number
between 0 and 99 (00H to 63H) in ASCII mode, or up to 64 inverters bearing a number between 0
and 63 (00H and 3FH) in binary mode. For the return of data from inverters to the computer, the
number of inverters that can return data is limited to avoid a data crash. (See the explanation below.)
If the same inverter number is assigned to two different inverters on the same network, the data
returned from one inverter will crash against the data returned from the other. To avoid this, never
assign the same inverter number to different inverters connected to the same network.
Host
computer
An example of system configuration (schematic diagram)
Block 1
Inverter No.10
VF-S9
Inverter No.11
VF-S9
Block 2
Inverter No.19
VF-S9
Inverter No.20
Inverter No.21
VF-S9
VF-S9
Inverter No.29
VF-S9
*1
*1: Error signal I/F
When sending data simultaneously to multiple inverters (broadcast communications), the host
computer adds an asterisk (*) to the inverter number of each of them in ASCII mode. This asterisk
serves as a wildcard that stands for any number between 0 and 9. The asterisk is replaced by 0 when
data is received by each inverter, and the inverter whose number matches up with that number
returns data to the computer on behalf of the other inverters. The other inverters do not return any
data to the computer. Therefore, in order for the representative inverter to send a trip signal to the
computer if a problem arises in the network, the failed inverter needs to provide the representative
inverter with failure information using a terminal board signal. To check details of the problem, the
host computer accesses each individual inverter, specifying its inverter number, when the system is
out of operation. To make the computer issue a command to all inverters in block 1 or block 2 shown
in the figure above, you need to specify 1* or 2*, respectively. In this system, inverter No. 10 in block
1 and inverter No. 20 in block 2 return data to the computer. Specifying ** enables broadcast
communications. At that time, the inverter with the inverter number 00 returns data to the computer.
The use of binary codes instead of ASCII codes reduces the number of characters to transmit, and
thus further increases the data transfer rate. In that case, however, asterisks (*) cannot be used. In
binary mode, overall broadcast communications can be carried out by specifying ff instead of the
number of each destination inverter. In broadcast communications in binary mode, the inverter with
the inverter number 00 returns data to the computer.
* If you set a time-out period to enable the function of tripping an inverter upon the occurrence of an
abnormal condition, the inverter will output a signal through an output terminal to report the
occurrence of a problem to the representative inverter.
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Q Overall broadcast communications (ASCII mode/binary mode)
c ASCII mode
c
If you enter ** in the inverter number position of the data transmission format, broadcast
communications will take place and the computer will issue a command to every eligible inverter*
connected to the network. (*: Inverter with a number between 0 and 99 (00 to 63H))
c Binary mode
c
If you enter FF in the inverter number position of the data transmission format, broadcast
communications will take place, and the computer will issue a command to every eligible inverter*
connected to the network. (*: Inverter with a number between 0 and 63 (00 to 3FH))
<Inverter that returns data to the computer>

Data is returned from the inverter bearing the inverter number 00 only.
If you do not want inverters to return data, do not assign the number 00 to any inverter on the
network.
Q Group broadcast communications (ASCII mode only)
If you put *? in the inverter number position of the data transmission format, data will be sent
simultaneously to all inverters bearing a number whose digit in the tens place in decimal notation
is ?.
If you put ?* in the inverter number position of the data transmission format, the data will be sent
simultaneously to all inverters bearing a number whose digit in the ones place in decimal notation
is ?.
(?: Any number between 0 and 9.)
<Inverter that returns data to the computer>
Data is returned only from the inverter bearing the smallest number in the same group of inverters
(i.e., inverter whose number in the position of * is 0).
If you do not want inverters to return data to the computer, do not assign a number having a 0 in the
position of * to any inverter on the network.)
Q Examples of broadcast communications
Ex: Set the frequency setting for communication to 60Hz.
Host computer Multiple inverters: broadcast communications
** (Broadcast communication symbol) + data to transmit
Example of transmission of data from computer to inverter: (**W12341234)CR
Example of data returned from inverter to computer: (00W12341234)CR
Data is returned from the inverter numbered 00 only, while commands are issued to all inverters
connected to the network.
Host computer A specific group of inverters: group communications (ASCII Mode)
* (Group number (inverter number)) + data to transmit
Example of transmission of data from computer to inverters: (*9W12341234)CR
Example of data returned from inverter to computer: (09W12341234)CR
Data is returned only the inverter numbered 09 only, while commands are issued to a maximum
of 10 inverters bearing the number 09, 19, 29, 39, ... or 99.
Host computer Multible inverters: broadcast communications (Binary mode)
Example of transmission of data from computer to inverters: 2F FF 50 FA 01 17 70 00
Example of data returned from inverter to computer: 2F 00 50 FA 01 17 70 01
Data is returned only the inverter numbered 00.
Commands are transmitted all enable inverters.
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8.3. Inverter-to-inverter communications function (For V110 and later)

The inverter-to-inverter communications function can be used to perform the proportional-speed
control of multiple inverters without using a host computer, such as a PLC or a PC. In inverter-toinverter communications, commands are entered from the operation panel of the master inverter or
by means of analog signals.
The inverter-to-inverter communications function allows you to make the master inverter repeatedly
send the data you selected using a parameter to every slave inverter on the network. The master
inverter gives instructions to the slave inverters, using the S command, but the slave inverters return
no data to the master inverter. Using this function, you can establish a network that allows the simple
synchronized control and proportional-speed control of multiple inverters.
<Schematic diagram (Example)>

Master (60 Hz)
VF-S9
Slave 1 (50 Hz)
Slave 2 (40 Hz)
Slave 3 (30 Hz)
VF-S9
VF-S9
VF-S9
Input of analog signals
Q Parameter settings
Designate one inverter as the master and the other inverters on the network as slaves.
* If you designate two or more inverters connected to the same line as masters, a data crash will
result. To avoid this, do not specify more than one inverter as the master.
O Inverter-to-inverter communication selection parameter () ............... default setting = (Slave)
c Setting for the master inverter
c
From between and , choose the data to be sent from the master to its slaves. (:
Frequency instruction, : Output frequency)
c Setting for the slave inverters
c
Select Slave operation (= ... default setting).
* The setting of this parameter does not take effect until the inverter is turned off, then turned back
on.
O Speed command selection parameter ()................default setting = : Internal potentiometer
Using the parameter, specify the controller through which you want to issue speed
commands to the inverters.
c Setting for inverters other than the master inverter
c
Select Not serial communication ().
c Setting for the slave inverters
c
Select Serial communication (=).
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Notes:
Set a send wait time for the master inverter. ()
The master inviter issues operation speed commands to the slave inverters, but it does not send
run/stop signals. Therefore, you need to set run and stop signals for each slave inverter or set the
parameters for starting and stopping each slave inverter according to the frequency standard
(: Operation starting frequency, : Operation starting frequency hysteresis,
: Operation stopping frequency). In addition, if an interface cable breaks, the slave
inverters will not stop but continue to operate according to the instruction they received last.
Therefore, you should also set a communication trip time () so that, if an interface cable
breaks, communications will be cut off to trip the slave inverters. The master inverter will not trip
even if an interface cable breaks. So if you want to trip it, you will have to interlock the master
inverter with the slave inverters, using FL failure relay contacts.
Q Related communication parameters
Set or change the following parameters, as required.
O Communication baud rate () ... default setting = : 9600 bps
Specify the same baud rate for every inverter (both the master and the slaves) on the network.
O Parity () ... default setting = : Even parity
Specify the same parity for every inverter (both the master and the slaves) on the network.
O Send wait time () ... default setting =
Slaves may fail to receive data from the master, depending on the load condition or the baud rate.
If this happens to your inverters, you should set a send wait time for the master inverter.
(Guide for setting: . to . sec. (10 to 30 ms))
O Time-out period () ... default setting =
If an interface cable breaks, the slave inverters will not stop but continue to operate according to
the instruction they received last. To trip the inverters, set a time-out period for each of them. (Ex.:
= ) The master inverter will not stop even if an interface cable break. So if you also want
to trip it, you will have to interlock it with the slave inverters, using FL failure relay contacts.
Q Examples of parameter settings
Master-related parameters
Slave-related parameters
F806 : 1 Frequency instruction % (100% at FH)
F806 : 0 Slave
F800 : 3 Communication baud rate (9600 bps)
F803 : 1 Communication error trip time (1 sec.)
F801 : 1 Parity check (even parity)
F800 : 3 Communication baud rate (same as the rate set for the master)
CMOd : 1 Operation panel
F801 : 1 Parity check (same as the parity set for the master)
FMOd : 0 Terminal board (analog input)
CMOd : 0 Terminal board (F and ST terminals used for operation)
F805 : 0.02 Send wait time (20 msec.)
(F241: Frequency instructions can be used to start and stop inverters if the
operation starting frequency parameter is so set.
<For speed control>
FMOd : 3 Serial communication
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8.3.1. Proportional-speed control (For V110 and later)

O Data (frequency instruction) sent from the master in inverter-to-inverter communications
Frequency instruction from the master 10000
fc (%) =
(1 = 0.01%)
Master-side maximum frequency
* If the calculation result is less than 1 (0.01%), it will be omitted. Therefore, an error of 0.01%
maximum can be produced.
O Conversion of the frequency instruction the slave has received
The value converted using the following formula is written into the RAM.
Data received (%) slave-side maximum frequency
fc (Hz) =
(1 = 0.01%)
10000
* If the calculation result is less than 1 (0.01%), it will be omitted. Therefore, an error of 0.01%
maximum can be produced.
[Proportional-speed control diagram]
<External processing> <Internal processing (inverter)>
Processing by the master
(or the use of the S command)
Processing by the slave

% Data (Hz) = Data received slave-side FH
10000
Master-side fc
Data Transmitted (Hz) = Master-side FH 10000
fc (Hz)
In inverter-to-inverter communications, data received in the formula shown below refers to the data
transmitted from the master. When an inverter is linked with a computer, data received in the
formula refers to the data transmitted from the computer, and the result of a calculation made using
the following formula is the frequency instruction given to the inverter.
fc =
Data received (%) slave-side maximum frequency

(Hz)
10000
Example
Unit: Hz
Maximum
Frequency
frequency
instruction
Master (Fc)
100.0Hz
50.0Hz
Slave 1
90.0Hz
45.0Hz
Slave 2
80.0Hz
40.0Hz
50.0 10000
Master : fc (%) =
= 5000%
100.0
5000 9000
Slave 1 : fc (Hz) =
= 4500 = 45 Hz
10000
5000 8000
Slave 1 : fc (Hz) =
= 4000 = 40 Hz
10000
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8.4. Send wait time setting function (for V110 and later)
The function is useful, for example, when:
Inverters return data so quickly that the computer cannot receive or process it properly.
It takes time for the RS 485/RS232C converters to switch back and force between send and
receive modes.
In inverter-to-inverter communications, the master sends data so quickly that the slaves cannot
process it properly.
Parameter name: , communication No.: 0805
Parameter description
: This parameter allows you to set the time that elapses before an inverter
returns data to the computer (or the master sends data to a slave(s) in
inverter-to-inverter communications) after it received the previous data
from the computer (or after it sent the previous data in inverter-to-inverter
communications). If the time required for an inverter to process the data
received is longer than the time set using this parameter, the former will
take priority over the latter. (The purpose of this parameter is to prevent
an inverter from returning or sending data at time intervals shorter than
the time set using this parameter.)
Adjustment range
: to sec. (10 to 2000 ms)

When this parameter is set to , it is disabled and the inverter returns or
sends data as quickly as it can. If you want inverters to return data as
quickly as possible, then set this parameter to .
Inverter-to-computer
communications
Inverter-to-inverter
communications
PCINV
Master Slave
INVINV
Time longer than the

specified send wait time
Time longer than the
specified send wait time
INVPC
Master Slave
INVINV
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This parameter is used to set the

time that elapses before an inverter
sends data after it acknowledged
receipt of the previous data (or after
it sent the previous data in inverterto-inverter communications). If the
time required for an inverter to
process the data received is longer
than the send wait time, it will be
more time before the inverter
returns data.
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9. Examples of the use of communication commands

Here are some examples of the use of communications commands provided for the VF-S9 series of
inverters.
Inverter numbers and checksum used in ASCII mode are omitted from these examples.
Q Examples of communications
c To run the motor in forward direction with the frequency set to 60 Hz from the computer
c
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(PFA011770)CR
(PFA011770)CR
..... Set the operation frequency to 60 Hz.
(60 0.01 Hz = 6000 = 1770H)
(PFA00C400)CR
(PFA00C400)CR
..... Set to forward run with commands and
frequency instructions from the computer
enabled.
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 50 FA 01 17 70 01
2F 50 FA 00 C4 00 3D
c Jog run
c
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
(W02600064)CR
(PFA008500)CR
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 57 02 60 00 64 4C
2F 50 FA 00 85 00 FE
Inverter Computer
21 50 FA 01 17 70 01
2F 50 FA 00 C4 00 3D
Inverter Computer
(W02600064)CR
(PFA008500)CR
..... Sets the jog run frequency to 1 Hz.

(1 0.01 = 100 = 64H)
..... Jog run command
Inverter Computer
2F 57 02 60 00 64 4C
2F 50 FA 00 85 00 FE
c To monitor the operation frequency (during 60 Hz operation)

c
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(RFD00)CR
(RFD001770)CR
..... Set the operation frequency to 60 Hz.
(60 0.01 Hz = 6000 = 1770H)
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 52 FD 00 7E
Inverter Computer
2F 52 FD 00 17 70 05
c To monitor the status of the inverter

c
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(RFE01)CR
(rFE010040)CR
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 52 FE 01 80
Inverter Computer
2F 72 FE 01 00 40 E0
30
..... Acceleration/deceleration 2, stop, trip (r

command)
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c To check the trip code (when the inverter is tripped because of )
c
: See Table of trip codes.
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(RFC90)CR
(rFC900018)CR
..... trip
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 52 FC 90 0D
c To monitor the current
c
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
(RFE03)CR
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 52 FE 03 82
Inverter Computer
2F 72 FC 90 00 18 45
Inverter Computer
(RFE03077B)CR
Inverter Computer
2F 52 FE 03 07 7B 04
c To set the deceleration time (to 10 sec)

c
<ASCII mode>
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(W00100064)CR
(W00100064)CR
<Binary mode>
Computer Inverter
2F 57 00 10 00 64 FA
..... Current: 1915 100 = 19.15%
Inverter Computer
2F 57 00 10 00 64 FA
31
..... Set the deceleration time to 10 sec.

(10 0.1 = 100 = 0064H)
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10. Examples of RS232C communication programs

Ex.1 J3100 BASIC program for monitoring the operation frequency continuously (Retention of
frequency data immediately before the occurrence of a trip) (RS232C, ASCII mode)
(Toshiba version of Advanced BASIC-86 Ver. 3.01.05J)
1) Examples of programs
10 OPEN "COM1:9600,E,8,1" AS #1
20 A$=FE00
30 PRINT #1,"("+R+A$+")"
40 INPUT#1,B$
50 AAA$=&H+MID$(B$,7,4)
60 F$=LEFT$(STR$(VAL(AAA$)/100),6)
70 PRINT "Operation frequency =";F$+Hz
80 GOTO 20
--- 9600 baud, even parity, 8-bit length, 1 stop bit

--- Specifies the communication number for
monitoring the operation frequency.
--- Transmits data to the inverter.
Note: The carriage return code is added
automatically.
--- Receives data returned from the inverter.
--- Extracts only data items from the data returned.
--- Converts data into decimal form.
--- Displays the operation frequency.
--- Repeats.
2) Examples of program execution results (stop command issued during 80 Hz operation)

Operation frequency =80Hz
Operation frequency =79.95Hz
:
:
Operation frequency =0Hz
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Ex.2 BASIC program for executing an input command with checksum (RS232C, ASCII mode)
Checking if the maximum frequency setting has been changed correctly
10 OPEN "COM1:9600,E,8,1" AS #1
20 INPUT"Send Data=";A$
30 S$="("+A$+"&"
40 S=0
50 L=LEN(S$)
60 FOR I=1 TO L
70 S=S+ASC(MID$(S$,I,1))
80 NEXT I
90 CHS$=RIGHT$(HEX$(S),2)
100 PRINT #1,"("+A$+"&"+CHS$+")"
110 INPUT #1,B$
120 PRINT "Receive data= ";B$
130 GOTO 20
--- 9600 baud, even parity, 8-bit length, 1 stop bit

--- Reads in data to be sent to the inverter.
--- Adds ( and & to the read data in.
Calculates the number of bits (checksum).
--- Sends the data including the checksum result to the

inverter.
--- Receives data returned from the inverter.
--- Displays the data received.
--- Repeats.
2) Examples of program execution results

Send Data=? R0011
Receive Data= (R00111F40&3D)
Send Data=? W00111770
Receive Data= (W00111770&36)
Send Data=? R0011
Receive Data= (R00111770&31)
--- Reads the maximum frequency (0011).

--- 1F40 (Maximum frequency: 80 Hz)
--- Changes the maximum frequency to 60 Hz (1770).
--- Reads the maximum frequency (0011).
--- 1770 (Maximum frequency: 60 Hz)
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Ex.3 BASIC program for communication tests (RS232C, ASCII mode)
100 INPUT "Baud rate=9600/4800/2400/1200";SPEED$
110 INPUT "Parity=even(E)/odd(O)";PARITY$
120 OPEN "COM1:"+SPEED$+","+PARITY$+",8,1"AS #1
130 INPUT "Send data";B$
140 PRINT #1,B$
150 C$=""
160 T=TIMER
170 COUNT=(TIMER-T)
180 IF COUNT >3 THEN 270
190 IF COUNT <0 THEN T=TIMER
---- Selects a baud rate.

---- Selects parity.
---- Enters a command.
---- Prevents an increase in the number

of digits.
200 IF LOC(1)= 0 THEN A$="":GOTO 220

210 A$=INPUT$(1,#1)
220 IF A$ <>CHR$(13) THEN 240
---- Carriage return (CR) to finish
230 GOTO 290
reading in.
240 IF A$="" THEN 160
250 C$=C$+A$
260 GOTO 160
270 COLOR @0,7:PRINT "! ! ! There is no data to return. ! ! ! ";:COLOR @7,0:PRINT
280 GOTO 130
---- Repeats.
290 PRINT A$;
300 C$=C$+A$
310 PRINT "Return data=";c$;
320 GOTO 130
---- Repeats.
2) Examples of program execution results (In this example, the inverter number is 00.)
Baud rate=9600/4800/2400? 9600
---- Selects 9600 baud.
Parity=even(E)/odd(O)? E
---- Select E (even parity).
Send data? (00R0011)
---- Carries out test communications.
Return data= (00R00111770)
Send data? ()
---- Error
! ! ! There is no data to return. ! ! !
---- No data is returned.
Send data? (R0011)
Return data= (R00111770)
Send data?
:
:
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11. Parameter data

This Chapter explains the parameters provided for the VF-S9 series of inverters. When using the
communications function, use the tables of parameters shown below to check communication
numbers, upper and lower limits, and so on.
11.1. Table of parameters

Each table of parameters shown below is composed of the following items:
(1) Communication number ........ Refers to the number assigned to each parameter for
communications purposes. A communication number is needed to
specify a parameter from the computer.
(2) Title ..... Refers to codes displayed on the inverters operation panel. - in the title column
indicates that no code is displayed on the operation panel.
(3) Unit...... Refers to the basic unit of each data item. For example, the basic unit of acceleration
time is 0.1 seconds. To set an acceleration time of 10 seconds from the computer, 0064
(100) needs to be entered.
(4) Writing during operation ........ The parameters marked with X cannot be changed while the
inverter is in operation.
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Q Basic parameters (Group No.: 00)
Communication No.
0000
0001
0002
0040
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
Title
Function
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
c
c
Automatic acceleration/deceleration
2
0
Automatic torque boost
1
0
Automatic environment setting *1
1
0
Automatic function setting
4
0
Command mode selection
1
0
*2
Frequency setting mode selection
2/3
0
Meter selection
5/11*2
0
Meter adjustment
FF(255)
0
Standard setting mode selection
6
0
Forward/reverse run selection
1
0
(Operation Panel)
0009
8CA0(3600)
1(0.1)
0.1s
c
Acceleration time 1
0010
8CA0(3600)
1(0.1)
0.1s
c
Deceleration time 1
0011
Maximum frequency
9C40(400.0)
BB8(30.0)
0.01Hz
0012
Upper limit frequency
32(0.5)
0.01Hz
c
0013
Lower
limit
frequency
0(0.0)
0.01Hz
c
0014
Base frequency
9C40(400.0)
9C4(25.0)
0.01Hz
c
0015
V/F control mode selection
4/5*2
0
0016
Torque boost
BB8(30.0)
0
0.01%
c
0041
64(100)
A(10)
1%
c
Motor electronic-thermal protection level 1
0017
Electronic-thermal
protection
characteristics
7
0
c
selection
0018
0.01Hz
c
Preset speed operation frequencies 1
0019
0.01Hz
c
0020
0.01Hz
c
0021
0.01Hz
c
0022
0.01Hz
c
0023
0.01Hz
c
0024
0.01Hz
c
*1
: The setting of this parameter is valid only when the parameter is set from the operation panel. Do not set it from the
computer. (If the automatic environment setting parameter is set from the computer, it will not function.)
*2
: These values apply to inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
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Q Extended parameters (Input/output parameters. Group No.: 01)
Communication No.
Title
Function
0100
0101
0102
0103
0104
0105
0110
Low-speed signal output frequency

Speed reach setting frequency
Speed reach detection band
ST signal selection
RST signal selection
Movement of F/R input at same time *3
Always active function selection
0111
Input terminal selection 1
0112
0113
0114
0115
0116
0130
Output terminal selection 1
0131
0132
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
3
1
1
33(51)/
35(55)*2
33(51)/
35(55)*2
33(51)/
35(55)*2
33(51)/
35(55)*2
33(51)/
35(55)*2
33(51)/
35(55)*2
33(51)/
35(55)*2
1D(29)/
29(41)*2
1D(29)/
29(41)*2
1D(29)/
29(41)*2
9C40(400.0)
BB8(30.0)
64(100)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0
0
0
0
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
-
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
9C4(25.0)
0
A(10)
0.01Hz
0.01%
1%
c
c
c
0170
Base frequency 2
0172
Torque boost 2
0173
*2
*3
: This parameter is added to inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
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Q Extended parameters (Frequency parameters. Group No.: 02)
Communication No.
0200
0201
0202
0203
0204
0210
Title
Function
Upper limit
Frequency priority selection

5
VIA/II input point 1 setting
64(100)
VIA/II input point 1 frequency
9C40(400.0)
VIA/II input point 2 setting
64(100)
VIA/II input point 2 frequency
9C40(400.0)
VIB input point 1 setting
64(100)
Frequency UP response time
64(10.0)
0211
9C40(400.0)
VIB input point 1 frequency
Frequency UP step width
9C40(400.0)
0212
64(100)
VIB input point 2 setting
Frequency DOWN response time
64(10.0)
0213
9C40(400.0)
VIB input point 2 frequency
Frequency DOWN step width
9C40(400.0)
0240
3E8(10.0)
Starting frequency setting
0241
Operation starting frequency
0242
Operation starting frequency hysteresis
0250
DC braking starting frequency
0251
DC
braking
current
64(100)
0252
C8(20.0)
DC braking time
*3
0254
1
Motor shaft fixing control
*3
0256
FF(25.5)
Auto stop of continuous running at LL
0260
7D0(20.0)
Jog run frequency
0261
Jog
run
stopping
pattern
2/5*2
0270
Jump frequency 1
0271
BB8(30.0)
Jumping width 1
0272
Jump frequency 2
0273
BB8(30.0)
Jumping width 2
0274
Jump frequency 3
0275
BB8(30.0)
Jumping width 3
0280
0281
0282
0283
0284
0285
0286
0287
0288
0289
0290
0291
0292
0293
0294
*2
: This value applies to inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
*3
: These parameters are added to inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
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Lower limit
Unit
0
0
0(0.0)
0
0(0.0)
0
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
32(0.5)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0
0(0.0)
0
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
0(0.0)
1%
0.01Hz
1%
0.01Hz
1%
0.1s
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
1%
0.1s
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
1%
0.1s
0.1s
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
0.01Hz
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
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Q Extended parameters (Operation mode parameters. Group No.: 03)
Communication No.
Title
Function
0300
0301
PWM carrier frequency

Auto-restart control selection
0302
0303
0304
0305
0306
Regenerative power ride-through control

Retry selection
Dynamic braking selection
Overvoltage stall operation
Output voltage adjustment
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
A5(16.5)
6(6)/
D(13)*2
1/2*2
A(10)
2
1/2*2
7D(125)/
96(150)*2
5
64(100)
1
FF(255)
FA(25.0)
64(100)
1
2710(10000)
2710(10000)
14(2.0)
0
0.1KHz
-
Writing
during
operation
c
c
0
0
0
0
0
1 time
1%
c
c
c
c
c
0
1
0
0
0(0.0)
0(0)
0
1
1
%ED
0.1%
1%
0.01
0.01
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
2
32(5.0)
FF(255)
FF(255)
FF(255)
C8(200)
1
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
0.1HZ
Times
-
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
c
c
c
Lower limit
Unit
1(0.1)
1(0.1)
0
0
0
0.1s
0.1s
-
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
c
c
0(0.0)
0.01Hz
Lower limit
Unit
Writing
0307
Supply voltage compensation
0308
Braking resistor operation rate
0312
Random mode
*3
0319
Voltage gain of overexcitation
*3
0320
Drooping gain
*3
0323
Drooping insensitive torque band
0360
PI control
0362
Proportional gain
0363
Integral gain
*2
*3
Q Extended parameters (Torque boost parameters. Group No.: 04)

Communication No.
0400
0401
0402
0403
0404
0405
0408
Title
Function
Auto-tuning
Slip frequency
Motor primary constant
Motor secondary constant
Motor excitation constant
Magnification of load inertial moment
Rated capacity ratio of motor to inverter
Q Extended parameters (Acceleration/deceleration time parameters. Group No.: 05)

Communication No.
0500
0501
0502
0503
0504
0505
Title
Function
Upper limit
Acceleration time 2
8CA0(360.0)
Deceleration time 2
8CA0(360.0)
Acceleration/deceleration 1 pattern
2
Acceleration/deceleration 2 pattern
2
Acceleration/deceleration pattern selection (1
1
or 2)
Acceleration/deceleration 1 and 2 switching

frequency
Q Extended parameters (Protection parameters. Group No.: 06)

Communi-
Title
Function
Upper limit
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cation No.
0600
0601
0602
0603
0604
0605
0608
0610
0611
0612
0613
0615
0616

Stall prevention level
Inverter trip retention selection
External input trip stop mode selection
Emergency DC braking time
Output phase failure detection mode selection
Input phase failure detection mode selection
Small current trip selection
Small current (trip/alarm) detection current
Small current (trip/alarm) detection time
Selection of output short-circuit detection
pulse during start-up *3
Over-torque trip selection
Over-torque (trip/alarm) level
64(100)
C8(200)
1
2
C8(20.0)
2
1
1
64(100)
FF(255)
3
A(10)
A(10)
0
0
0(0.0)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1%
1%
0.1s
1%
1s
-
during
operation
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
c
1
C8(200)/
FA(250)*2
64(10.0)
64(100)
96(150)
2
32(50)
0
0
1%
c
c
0(0.0)
0
32(50)
0
0
0.1s
1%
1%
1%
c
c
c
c
c
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
2/7*2
3
4E20(200.0)
5/6*2
0
0
64(0.01)
0
0.01
-
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
c
0618
Over-torque detection time
0619
Over-torque (trip/alarm) level hysteresis
*3
0626
Overvoltage limit operation level
0627
Undervoltage trip selection
0692
Meter bias
*2
*3
: These parameter are added to inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
Q Extended parameters (Operation panel parameters. Group No.: 07)

Communication No.
Title
Function
0700
Prohibition of change of parameter settings
0701
Unit selection
0702
Free unit selection
0710
Standard monitor display selection
*2
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Q Extended parameters (Communication parameters. Group No.: 08)
Communication No.
0800
0801
0802
Title
Function
Communication baud speed

Parity
Inverter number
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
4
2
3F(63) /
FF(255)*2
64(100)
C8(2.00)
2
FFFF(65535)
0
0
0
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
0
0(0.00)
0
0
0.01s
-
c
c
c
c
Upper limit
Lower limit
Unit
Writing
during
operation
c
c
c
0803
Communication error trip time
*3
0805
Communication internal
*3
0806
Inverter-drive communication
*3
0880
Free notes
*2
*3
Q Instruction parameter (Group No.: FA)

Communication No.
Title
Function
Command from the computer *4

FFFF(65535)
0
0(0.0)
0.01Hz
Operation frequency instruction (computer) *4
0(0.0)
0.01Hz
Operation frequency instruction (operation
panel)
*4
: The settings of these parameters are stored in the RAM only. To write data into them, use the P command.
These parameters do not function unless the mode in which commands or frequency instructions can be issued from
the computer is enabled. For the ways of enabling it, see 7.1, Commands from the computer.
FA00
FA01
FA02
Q Status monitor parameters (Group No.: FC) * This group of parameters are read-only (monitor-only) parameters.
Communication No.
FC90
FC91
Title
-
Function
Unit
Current trip
Current alarm
The FC 91 parameter supports inverters with CPU version V110 or later.
Q Frequency monitor parameter (Group No.: FC) * This group of parameters are read-only (monitor-only) parameters.
Communication No.
FD00
Title
-
Function
Unit
Operation frequency (current frequency)
41
0.01Hz
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Q Status monitor parameters (Group No.: FE) * This group of parameters are read-only (monitor-only) parameters.
Communication No.
FE00
Title
-
Function
Unit
FE01
FE02
FE03
FE04
FE05
FE06
FE07
FE08
FE09
FE10
FE11
FE12
FE13
FE14
FE15
FE20
FE22
FE26
FE28
FE30
FE35
Operation frequency
(retained in case of a trip *5)
Operating status
(retained in case of a trip *5)
Operation frequency instruction
(actual instruction *6)
Electric current display
Voltage in DC section
Output voltage
Input terminal information
Output terminal information
CPU version
EEPROM version
Past trip 1
Past trip 2
Past trip 3
Past trip 4
Cumulative operation time
Frequency instruction after PI calculation *3
Torque current
VIA input frequency (PI feed-back value)
Inverter load factor
PBR overload factor
Output power
VIA monitor *3
FE36
VIB monitor *3
FE45*7
FE46*8
FE70
FE71
CMOd status *3
FMOd status *3
Rated current *3
Rated voltage *3
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0.01Hz
*3
: These parameters are added to

inverters with CPU version V110 or
later.
*5
: If a trip occurs, data immediately

before its occurrence is displayed.
*6
: For inverters with CPU version

V101, the frequency instruction
after a PI calculation is displayed in
PI control mode.
For inverters with CPU version
V110 or later, the frequency
instruction before a PI calculation is
displayed even in PI control mode.
*7
: FE45 ( status)
0 : Terminal command mode
1 : Operation panel command
mode
2 : Communication command
mode
*8
: FE46 ( status)
0 : Terminal frequency setting
mode
1 : Operation panel frequency
setting mode
2 : Communication frequency
setting mode
3 : Internal potentiometer
frequency setting mode
0.01Hz
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
1H
0.01Hz
0.01%
0.01%
1%
1%
0.1%
0 1023
(10 bit)
0 1023
(10 bit)
0.1A
1V
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11.2. Table of trip codes
Display
Use the communication No. FC90 parameter to check the cause of a trip.
Currently, no trip condition is assigned to the trip code in each shaded area.
Data
Error description
0000
0001
0002
0003
0004
0005
0006
0007
0008
0009
000A
000B
000C
000D
000E
000F
0010
0011
0012
0013
0014
0015
0016
0017
0018
0019
001A
001B
001C
001D
001E
001F
0020
0021
0022
0023
0024
0025
0026
0027
0028
0029
002E
No error
Over-current during acceleration
Over-current during deceleration
Over-current during constant speed operation
Short circuit in load or arm at start-up
Short circuit in arm
Reserved
Reserved
Input phase failure
Output phase failure
Overvoltage during acceleration
Overvoltage during deceleration
Overvoltage during constant speed operation
Inverter overload
Motor overload
DC braking resistor overload
Overheat trip
Emergency stop
EEPROM fault (writing error)
Reserved
Reserved
RAM fault
ROM fault
CPU fault trip
Communication error trip
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Small current trip
Undervoltage trip
Reserved
Over-torque trip
Reserved
Ground fault
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Auto-tuning error
Inverter mismatch
External electronic-thermal input
43
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11.3. Alarm codes

Use the communication No. FC91 parameter to check the cause of an alarm.
These codes apply to inverters with CPU version V110 and later.
Bit
0
1
2
3
Description
Bit
OC alarm
Inverter overload alarm
Motor overload alarm
OH alarm
4
5
6
7
Description
OP alarm
UV alarm
UC alarm
* NOTE
Indicated
OC alarm
Inverter overload alarm
Motor overload alarm
OH alarm
OP alarm
UV alarm
OC
OL
OH
UV
UC
Ot
PBROL
Over current
Over load
Over heat
Under voltage
Under Current
Over torque
Overload of braking resister
44
Bit
8
9
10
11
Description
Ot alarm
PBROL alarm
-
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Appendix 1
How to check the CPU version

Some items in this manual apply only to inverters with a specific version of CPU. So before first using
your inverter, check the version of its CPU.
Q How to check the version of the CPU

c Check using the operation panel
c
Ex. When the power is on (when the inverter is not tripped)
MON
V
MON
c Check using the computer (Example)

c
Computer Inverter
Inverter Computer
(RFE08)
(RFE080069)
Appendix 2
..... The CPU version is V105. (Example)
Table of data codes
Q JIS codes
Higher
order
Lower
order
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
NUL
TC7(DLE)
TC1(SOH)
DC1
TC2(STX)
DC2
TC3(ETX)
DC3
TC4(EOT)
DC4
TC5(ENQ)
TC8(NAK)
TC6(ACK)
TC9(SYN)
BEL
TC10(ETB)
FE (BS)
CAN
FE1(HT)
EM
FE (LF)
SUB
FE (VT)
ESC
FE (FF)
IS4(FS)
FE (CR)
IS3(GS)
SO
IS2(RS)
SI
IS1(US)
CR: Carriage return
Ex.: Code 41 = Character A
0
(SP)
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$
%
&
(
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+
,
.
/
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
:
;
<
=
>
?
@
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
[
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_
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
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2. Data transmission specifications

3. Exchange of data between the computer and the VF-S9

3.1. Brief explanation of the sequence

3.2. Transmission errors

4. Data transmission formats

4.1. Data transmission formats used in ASCII mode

4.2. Data transmission formats used in binary mode

5. Data transmission commands

5.1. Commands available in ASCII mode

5.2. Commands available in binary mode

7. Commands and monitoring from the computer

7.1. Communication commands (commands from the computer)

7.2. Monitoring from the computer

8.1. Timer function

8.2. Broadcast communications function

8.3. Inverter-to-inverter communications function (For V110 and later)

8.3.1. Proportional-speed control (For V110 and later)

9. Examples of the use of communication commands

10. Examples of RS232C communication programs

11. Parameter data

11.1. Table of parameters

11.2. Table of trip codes

11.3. Alarm codes

How to check the CPU version

Table of data codes

1. General outlines of the communications function

2. Data transmission specifications

Variable (to a maximum of 17 bytes)

3. Exchange of data between the computer and the VF-S9

3.2. Transmission errors

Impossible to execute The command is impossible to execute, though communication

4. Data transmission formats

CMD Communication No.

: Start code in ASCII mode

Q Details of commands and data

Write data (0 to 4 bytes) Hexadecimal number

: Start code in ASCII mode

N or n (1 byte) : Communication error command

The command is also used for a check when

4.2. Data transmission formats used in binary mode

W, P and G*1 commands only

1. 2FH (/) (1 byte) : Start code in binary mode

1. 2FH (/) (1 byte) : Start code in binary mode

N or n (1 byte) : Communication error command

This command is also used for a check

5. Data transmission commands

5.1. Commands available in ASCII mode

S9Computer : Communication No. 0000

S9Computer : Communication No. 0000

S9Computer : Communication No. 0000

5.2. Commands available in binary mode

2FH, 57H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 86H

2FH, 57H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 86H

Communication No. (2 bytes) 00H, 00H ; Automatic acceleration/deceleration,

50H (P RAM*2 write)

2FH, 50H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 7FH

2FH, 50H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 00H, 7FH

Communication No. (2 bytes) 00H, 00H ; Automatic acceleration/deceleration,

52H (R RAM*2 read)

2FH, 52H, 00H, 00H, 81H