and the warning against electric voltage is especially The maximum pressure (or the maximum controlled condition)

ontrolled condition) which

Operating instructions indicated by can be set by the potentiometer is pre-set by the manufacturer to the
VARIAIR CONVERTER maximum value of the fan type.

The adjustment of the frequency converter is described in chapter

In case of safety instructions which might cause harm to the machine 2.3.2.
Contents or installation and its workings if disregarded this symbol is shown.
2.2.2 Sensor-guided PID control
1.Introduction
1.1 Notices The sensor-guided PID control makes the control at constant pressure
2. Functional characteristics or of an application-specific controlled condition possible by means of
2. Functional characteristics the PID control in the frequency converter.
2.1 Speed adjusting operation
2.1 Speed adjusting operation The connection of the sensor is described in chapter 3.5.2. Terminal
2.2 Controlled operation 1 is for the distribution voltage, on terminal 6 (analogue input 2) the
By switching the DIP switch 1 to OFF the frequency converter is
2.2.1 Control without sensor signal is callipered and terminal 9 is for grounding.
switched to speed adjusting operation (see also chapter 3.4).
2.2.2 Sensor-guided PID control
2.3 Serial RS 485 - interface If you use an absolute pressure sensor the following is to be taken
In speed adjusting operation the direct adjustment of the speed is
2.3.1 General into account:
effected by the installed potentiometer or by an external control signal
2.3.2 Parameterisation The DIP switch 4 has to be set to pressure or vacuum operation. As
source (see also chapter 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5.1).
2.3.3 Field bus connection mentioned above, OFF means pressure operation and ON vacuum
operation. The input signal is inverted.
The maximum speed is pre-set by the manufacturer in correspon-
3.1 Overview terminal strips and DIP switches dence to the fan type. It must not be increased above the value set
3.2 Power supply If you use a differential pressure sensor or another controlled condition
by the manufacturer.
3.3 Configuration of the signal terminals the DIP switch 4 always has to be in pressure operation (OFF). The
3.4 Configuration of the DIP switches set-point can be directly adjusted by the potentiometer. The adjustable
The adjustment is described in chapter 2.3.2.
3.5 Examples maximum pressure is pre-set by the manufacturer.
3.5.1 Potentiometer connection
The control parameters of the PID controller are adjustable. The DIP
2.2 Controlled operation switch 1 in the ON-position sets the converter to controlled operation.
4. Start-up and operation
4.1 Start-up 2.2.1 Control without sensor
4.2 Error messages The adjustments of the parameters for using the sensors and the PID
4.3 Service The control without sensor is for the control at constant pressure or in controller are described in chapter 2.3.2.
an application-specific controlled condition. The control is effected by
5.Technical data for frequency converter VAU means of an internal model of the fan. The advantage of this control
is that no sensor is needed.
2.3 Serial RS 485 - interface
There are specific programmed steady-state characteristics for the
1.Introduction 2.3.1 General
various fan types. This set-up is done by Gebrüder Becker at the
1.1 Notices manufacturer‘s site.
The serial interface is for the communication with the converter. The
Safety
parameters in the memory of the frequency converter can be modified
The operating instructions contain basic notices which have to be The handling of the control without sensor is done as follows:
via the interface. What parameters can be modified is described in
observed during the assembly, installation, starting-up and operation. The DIP switch 1 must be switched to ON. Now the frequency conver-
chapter 2.3.2.
That is why this instruction manual must be read by the installer and ter is set to control operation.
the responsible operator. The frequency converter can also be triggered via a field bus interface
With the DIP switch 4 the mode of operation of the fan or the pump
(see chapter 2.3.3).
Signs in the instruction manual is set. If the switch 4 is in OFF-position, then the frequency converter
is set to pressure operation. The switch 4 in ON-position consequently
The interface has a two-wire connection according to the standard
The safety instructions in this instruction manual which means vacuum operation.
EIA RS 485. The transmission rate in standard configuration is 9,600
can cause harm to people if disregarded are specially Baud.
indicated with the general danger sign; The pressure set-point (or the set-point of any controlled condition) is
directly adjustable by a potentiometer.
2.3.2 Parameterisation Increasing ramp Opening of the terminal box
After cutting off the power supply the capacitors might carry
The parameterisation is done with the Becker-Software VAKombi Tool The speed of the increase in frequency when the set-point is modified. dangerous voltage for some time. Before opening the termi-
by means of a Windows PC. With the Becker-Software the required nal box a discharge time of 5 minutes has to be observed.
parameters can be set comfortably. For the parameterisation an inter- Decreasing ramp (see figure (1)
face converter RS 232 /RS 485 is necessary. This interface is also
available at Gebrüder Becker. For the connection of the interface The speed of the decrease in frequency when the set-point is modi- After removing the 4 recessed head screws the terminal cover can be
converter see also the example in Chapter 3.5.3. fied. lifted. Now the electrical connections are accessible.

There are the following adjustable parameters: USS address

Frequency in case of potentiometer adjuster at right stop Identifier (1 to 31) under which the converter can be addressed when
integrated in a field bus structure (see 2.3.3).
Frequency which results in case of an adjuster position at the right Figure 1
stop of the installed potentiometer or in case of 0 V control voltage KR parameter PID controller = amplification, proportional control part
at the analogue input.
TI parameter PID controller = integral action time, integral control part
Frequency in case of potentiometer adjuster at left stop
TV parameter PID controller = rate time, derivative control part Screws of the terminal box
Frequency which results in case an adjuster position at the left stop
of the installed potentiometer or in case of 10 V control voltage at the 2.3.3 Field bus connection
analogue input.
On the basis of the RS 485 interface the set-up of a field bus topology
Pressure in case of potentiometer adjuster at right stop is possible.

Pressure set-point which results in case of an adjuster position at The converter can only be used as slave, the control unit is used 3.1 Overview terminal strips and DIP switches
the right stop of the installed potentiometer or in case of 0 V control as master. As a maximum 1 master and 30 slaves are possible. The
voltage at the analogue input. Only applicable in case of using the identification of the slaves is effected through the parameter USS
control without sensor. address.

Pressure in case of potentiometer adjuster at left stop The transmission rate is

· 9,600 Baud for converter FU SW 2.18 Figure 2
Pressure set-point which results in case of an adjuster position at · 9,600 /19,200 /38,400 /57,600 Baud for converter FU SW2.19
the left stop of the installed potentiometer or in case of 10 V control adjustable by parameter
voltage at the analogue input. Only applicable in case of using the
control without sensor. The modification of the Baud rate can be done by the Service depart-
4- and 9-channel
ment of Gebrüder Becker. The description of the listing can be ordered control line connection
Activation of pull-out protection separately from Gebrüder Becker. It contains all control commands
Control cable
Maximum constant output current (upper limit) and a list of the parameters. Mode switch

If this value is exceeded, the converter automatically reduces the 3. Electrical installation
4-channel power supply.
speed.
This value must not be set above the value pre-set by the manufactu- The converter connected to the power supply carries dangerous
rer. voltages. The power supply must be cut off during any type
of work.
Deactivation of pull-out protection Disregard for the rules can cause grave or fatal injuries or
property damage. Mains cable
Maximum constant output current (lower limit)
Installation

If the converter decreased the speed due to exceeding the maximum The installation may only be carried out by qualified staff
value and the output current goes below the value set here, the speed according to VDE. The general and regionally applicable
is automatically increased (until the actual speed reaches the set-point regulations (e. g. VDE) have to be observed.
or the upper limit).
 2 - Release of the converter (Start / Stop) 3.4 Configuration of the DIP switches
3.2 Power supply This digital input no.1 releases the converter. The input has a Start /
Stop function. In normal operation 24 V are required here. 1: OFF: speed adjusting operation
It must be made sure that the supply for voltage and current is ON: controlled operation
dimensioned according to the information on the type plate. 4-wire 3 - Analogue output for 0 to 10 Volt
copper cable of class 1 for 60 °C / 75 °C are to be used. The The standard option of the frequency converter is the PID control. The
permissible cross-section is stated in the technical data. The voltage is proportional to the actual speed of the pump or the adjustment of the control to internal control is done by the Service
fan. department of Gebrüder Becker
The cable bushing for the power supply cable is shown in figure 2 .
The terminal screws have to tightened with a screwdriver observing 4 - RS485 interface Data + 2: OFF: RS 485 - interface in BIKOM mode
the maximum torque of 1.5 Nm. ON: RS 485 - interface in SAS -listing mode
5 - RS485 interface Data -
As an additional protection a fault voltage circuit breaker or a protec- With the DIP switch 2 you can switch BIKOM and SAS listing mode
tive grounding could be installed. Fault voltage circuit breakers are 6 - Analogue input 2 (-10 V +10 V) if you use the interface.
not suitable for the use of VARIAIR converters due to possible DC
loads .VARIAIR converters cause an operational leakage current via This input can be used as an input for a sensor signal. 3: OFF: set-point source installed potentiometer
the protective conductor of more than 3.5 mA. That is why one of the ON: set-point source analogue input 1
following conditions must be fulfilled: 7 - Analogue input 1 (0...10 V or 0...20 mA)
· Cross-section of the protective conductor at least 2.5 mm² In the OFF position of the DIP switch 3 the control of the converter is
· Monitoring of the protective conductor by a device which leads to an This input can be switched to a control signal with a voltage of 2 to 10 effected by an external control signal.
automatic shutting off of the converter in case of an error. Volt or a current of 0 to 20 mA.
· Laying of a second conductor parallel to the protective conductor The switching can be carried out by the Service department of 4: OFF: fan in pressure operation
via separate terminals. This conductor must meet the requirements Gebrüder Becker. ON: pump in vacuum operation
according to DIN VDE 0100 part 540 for protective conductors inde-
pendently. 8 - 10 V Reference voltage output With the DIP switch 4 the operation mode of the fan or the pump
(Symbol) Control and power supply cables must be can be set.
guided and laid separately. This output produces a voltage of 10 V in order to directly connect
an external potentiometer (no protective resistor is necessary).The
maximum admissible current is 10 mA. 3.5 Examples

3.3 Configuration of the signal terminals 9 - Signal grounding 3.5.1 Potentiometer connection
Functional characteristics of the control inputs and outputs
The signal grounding is isolated from the power supply. All potentials Figure 4 Potentiometer connection
4-channel block of binding posts: of the control signals are related to this grounding.

SSM - collective error message

This relay is set as break-contact and is activated if the converter is Figure 3 Terminal designation
in error mode.
Analogue input 1 in 0 ... 10 V mode

SBM - collective operating message

This relay is set as make-contact and is activated if the converter is Ω

in operating mode

9-channel block of binding posts: To use it the DIP switch 3 must be set to ON. This defines the
analogue input 1 as the set-point source at terminal 7.
1 - 24 V power supply
480 V +/- 10%
Terminal 8 gives the 10 Volt power supply and terminal 9 the signal
This output can be used for activating of the digital inputs or to supply grounding. Also compare Chapter 3.3 and Chapter 3.4.
external sensors. The maximum admissible current is 50 mA.
 Figure 7 Control panel Description of the errors:
3.5.2 Pressure sensor with 0...10 V output and 24 V power supply
Short circuit / ground connection:

Figure 5 Pressure sensor with power supply This error is detected in case of a short circuit or ground connection of
signal the motor or the power amplifier.
supply grounding
IPM excessive temperature:

When using a sensor with external 24 Volt power supply the signal error acknowledge- error message
Excessive temperature of the power amplifier detected
grounding 9 has to correspond with the grounding of the power supply Potentiometer LED row
ment button by red LED
1. The pressure sensor is connected to terminal 6. There must be an Converter excessive temperature:
identical reference potential. The speed of the motor can be set by the potentiometer in the
control panel or by the analogue interface according to the respective Excessive temperature in the interior of the converter.
3.5.3 Serial RS 485 interface operating mode. The sensor is on the µC printed circuit board.

interface converter After the electrical configuration of the VARIAIR CONVERTER and Motor excessive temperature:
after closing the terminal box the installation VARIAIR can be put into
Figure 6 RS 232 interface
operation. Excessive temperature of the motor. The reaction time is 3 seconds
Interface converter due to plausibility reasons.
Error messages during the start-up and during the operation
Excess-voltage:
power supply If the converter goes into error mode due to an inadmissible operatio-
grounding
nal mode, the drive is immediately stopped. The red LED in the control Excess-voltage from the power supply. The reaction time is 30 millise-
panel lights up(Figure 7). conds.

When using an interface converter this should have more than 120 The cause of the error is coded by the green 5-digit LED row, shown Undervoltage:
Ohm terminal resistance. To connect the terminals 4 and 5 see also in the table in figure 8.
Chapter 3.3. Undervoltage from the power supply
The installation can be restarted by pushing the error acknowledge-
RS 232 /485 interface converters can also be ordered from ment button (Figure 7) in the control panel. If the malfunctioning 2-phase operation:
Gebrüder Becker. continues, the installation is to be separated from the power supply.
One of the phases is not connected. The error is detected by way of an
4.2 Error messages excessively low intermediate circuit voltage.
4. Start-up and operation Figure 8 Error messages
4.1 Start-up Overload (I*t detection):
Cause of error red LED green LED row With this function an overload (also crawling) is detected. For this
Warning! Short circuit, ground connection threshold value, a maximum value and a time are parameterised. The
Before connecting the VARIAIR CONVERTER to the IPM excessive temperature criterion for shutting off is not calculated on the basis of the current but
power supply the terminal box must be closed. Converter excessive temperature on the basis of the current-time area.
The screws of the terminal box have to be tightened with a Motor excessive temperature
screwdriver observing the maximum torque of 1.5 Nm. Excess-voltage Blockage:
Undervoltage
Two-phase operation Blocking of the motor. The thresholds and times for this function can
In certain operational modes the converter starts the Overload be parameterised.
drive directly after switching on the power supply. Defect of charging relay
Blockage Watchdog reset:
Watchdog reset
Basic Principles This error is detected when the converter is connected and a reset
· Before switching on the power supply the potentiometer has to be set LED OFF - signal occurs. This could occur e. g. after a surge impulse (e. g. by
to the position 0 % in the control panel of the converter. a lightning stroke into the power supply). An unintended restart can
· After switching on the power supply the right LED lights up in the LED ON - be prevented.
5-digit LED row (Figure 6) indicating the readiness of operation.
4.3 Service Figure 9 Fixing of converter The frequency converter VAU 4/2 has an output of 4 kW with 9.5 A
Regular maintenance and 400 V.

VARIAIR CONVERTERS are generally maintenance-free. Neverthe- The dimensions are

less it should be regularly checked whether
· a sufficient ventilation is guaranteed for the converter (radial and A = 125 mm
axial air outlets at the motor ventilation) B = 180 mm
· the cables in the PG screws are properly guided and held. C = 210 mm

Repairs The converter FU VAU 4/2 can be supplied for motors of the size
80 and 90.
The user must not repair the installation himself. In case of an error
the installation is to be replaced and to be passed to the responsible
Service department.
Figure 10 Dimensions

The VARIAIR CONVERTER connected to the power

supply carries dangerous voltage. The converter may only
be replaced by qualified staff.
Fastening screws
When opening the terminal box the power supply must
be shut off. The terminals for the collective error message
(SSM) and the collective operating message (SBM) can C
carry dangerous external voltages.

5.Technical data for frequency converter VAU

Before disconnecting the electrical connections it must be made sure
Type VAU 4/2 B
that they are without voltage. A
Motor output 4.0 kW
Disregard for these rules can cause grave or fatal injuries.
Output constant current 9.5 A
Input nominal current 13 A
After disconnecting the supply and control cables and removing the
Recommended mains fuse 16 A
cables from the PG screws the VARIAIR CONVERTER can be separa-
Max. conductor cross-sections 2.5 mm ²
ted from the motor by releasing the 3 hexagon socket screws.
Weight 3.9 kg
Cooling by motor fan
Output voltage three-phase, 380 V +/-10 %
It must be kept in mind that the motor connecting line can
Input voltage 400 V +/-10 % (standard) 480 V
carry dangerous voltages due to the discharging time of
+/-10 % (special parameterisation)
the intermediate circuit capacities.
Output frequency 0 Hz - 100 Hz
Frequency resolution 0.1 Hz
Pulse repetition frequency 7.8 kHz
The converter may only be separated from the motor 5
Temperature of cooling agent max.40 °C, free from humidity and
minutes after shutting off the three-phase network.
aggressive gases
Storing temperature -20 °C to +70 °C, free from humidity and
aggressive gases
Air moisture 90 %, without condensation
Installation height up to 1,000 m above M.S.L., without
loss of performance
By slightly lifting the converter from the motor the five-pin plug is
System of protection IP 54
accessible and can be disconnected without using tools.
Electrical protection proof: grounding, short circuit, open cir-
cuit, protection against failure of network phase
Resistance to jamming according to EN 50082-2
Radio interference suppression rate according to EN 55011 class B
Approval UL and CSA in preparation