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How do I program the ATV212 drive for a 4-20mA speed reference?
Issue:
ATV212 drive programming, for a 4-20mA speed reference.

Product Line:
ATV212, Altivar 212

Environment:
All

Cause:
Default setup for the ATV212 is a 0-10V speed reference on VIA.

Resolution:
  • The ATV212 drive comes with FMOd = 1 (VIA reference). Confirm this setting is correct in the drive.
  • Change parameter F201 to 20 (VIA speed reference level 1, factory default is 0). Setting F201 to 20 tells the analog input minimum to 4mA instead of 0mA.
  • On the control board of the drive, find the dip switch SW100 (above the VIA and VIB terminals), then slide the VIA dip switch over to " I " for current.
  • Check the connection 4-20mA signal going to terminals VIA (input) and CC (common).
If this article does not answer your question, check out our FAQ database that has answers to more commonly asked questions:
Frequently Asked Questions - Schneider Electric (se.com)

If this FAQ did not solve your issue, you can call us at 1-888-778-2733 Option 2 and then 4 or e-mail us at drive.products.support@se.com to create a case with our Technical Support Team.

If you are not located in North America, please contact your local Customer Care Center for assistance:
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How do I program the ATV212 drive for a 4-20mA speed reference?
Issue:
ATV212 drive programming, for a 4-20mA speed reference.

Product Line:
ATV212, Altivar 212

Environment:
All

Cause:
Default setup for the ATV212 is a 0-10V speed reference on VIA.

Resolution:
  • The ATV212 drive comes with FMOd = 1 (VIA reference). Confirm this setting is correct in the drive.
  • Change parameter F201 to 20 (VIA speed reference level 1, factory default is 0). Setting F201 to 20 tells the analog input minimum to 4mA instead of 0mA.
  • On the control board of the drive, find the dip switch SW100 (above the VIA and VIB terminals), then slide the VIA dip switch over to " I " for current.
  • Check the connection 4-20mA signal going to terminals VIA (input) and CC (common).
If this article does not answer your question, check out our FAQ database that has answers to more commonly asked questions:
Frequently Asked Questions - Schneider Electric (se.com)

If this FAQ did not solve your issue, you can call us at 1-888-778-2733 Option 2 and then 4 or e-mail us at drive.products.support@se.com to create a case with our Technical Support Team.
 
If you are not located in North America, please contact your local Customer Care Center for assistance:
Support | Schneider Electric Global (se.com)

Schneider Electric USA

Attachment(s)
atv212_s1a53838_02_4_20mA programming.pdf [66.47 KB]
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