Introduction Safety notes Description Medium-voltage converters Screens SIMATIC TP900 Function Manual Installing software Service & Support Function Manual 10/2016 A5E39487277A...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
Introduction About these instructions These instructions describe the software and functions of the TP900 operator panel and how to work with it. These instruction are valid as of software version 1.9.9.2. Keep these instructions for later use. Read these instructions before you work with the operator panel and follow the instructions.
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Introduction 1.1 About these instructions TP900 Function Manual Function Manual, 10/2016, A5E39487277A...
Safety notes It is essential that you follow all the safety instructions listed in the converter operating instructions, for your own safety, to protect other people and to avoid damage to property. The product/system described in this documentation may only be operated by personnel qualified for the specific task in accordance with the relevant documentation for the specific task, in particular its warning notices and safety instructions.
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Description TP900 operator panel The converter is operated and diagnosed using the operator panel. Figure 3-1 Operator panel The operator panel communicates with the drive via Ethernet. The operator panel has the following functions: ● Touch-screen operation ● Screen saver ●...
Description 3.2 Screen display areas Screen display areas The operator panel screen is divided into several areas. Not all areas are displayed depending on the function. ① Header ② Configuration of the converter ③ Main contents area ④ Function keys ⑤...
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Description 3.2 Screen display areas "Configuration of the converter" display This area displays the configuration of the converter. Additional color information is provided for the operating state of the drive. You will find information in Section "Color information". Single-circuit converter Double-circuit converter ①...
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Description 3.2 Screen display areas Function keys This area contains the buttons for controlling the operator panel and the converter. The <Local> button switches the converter to local operation. Operator con‐ trol is enabled when the converter is in the "Ready for switch on" status. The status display changes from "0"...
Description 3.3 Color information Button Display Fault/Alarm This button calls the detailed fault and alarm messages of the converter. Local operation This button controls the local operation of the converter. The following functions are available: ● Speed controlled ● Parameters ●...
Description 3.4 Setting the screen Setting the screen Press the <Settings> button on the right side of the header. Figure 3-5 Settings The screen is divided into several areas: ● Screen – <Calibrate>: Parallax may occur on the touch screen depending on the mounting position and the viewing angle.
Screens The following sections contain a description of the screens which you can call in the navigation bar. Overview screen The "Overview" screen displays the following information: ● Actual values of the converter ● The current status of the converter. Calling the screen Press the "Home"...
Screens 4.2 "Status" screen selection "Status" screen selection 4.2.1 "DC Link" screen The "DC Link" screen displays the following information: ● Actual values of the DC link ● The current status of the pre-charging unit. ● The current status of the transformer ●...
Screens 4.2 "Status" screen selection 4.2.2 "Recooling Unit" screen The "Recooling Unit" screen displays the following information: ● The current values of the cooling system ● The current status of the pumps ● The current status of the deionizer ● The current status of the expansion tank Calling the screen Press the "Status"...
Screens 4.2 "Status" screen selection The cell status is displayed as follows: Color Cell status No color Not charged Green Charged Yellow Fault pending Alarm pending Pink Bridged (bypass) Calling the screen Press the "Status" button in the navigation bar. Select the "Power Cells" screen. Figure 4-4 Example: "Power Cells"...
Screens 4.2 "Status" screen selection Figure 4-5 Example: "Drive" screen, single-circuit Further information can be found in the List Manual of the converter, Chapter "PROFIdrive", Section STW1, ZSW1. 4.2.5 "Infeed" screen The "Infeed" screen displays the current status of the control bits. The bit values are displayed as follows: ●...
Screens 4.3 "Temperature" screen selection Figure 4-6 Example: "Infeed" screen, single-circuit "Temperature" screen selection 4.3.1 "Temperature" screen The "Temperature" screen displays the following information: ● All temperatures measured in the converter control cabinet ● Fan status during operation Calling the screen Press the "Temperature"...
Screens 4.4 "Trace" screen selection Figure 4-7 Example: "Temperature" screen, double-circuit converter ● When the fan is in operation, the color changes to green. Defective fans are displayed as alarm text ● When the control cabinet temperature is exceeded, the control cabinet color changes to yellow or red.
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Screens 4.4 "Trace" screen selection Calling the screen Press the <Trace> button in the navigation bar. Figure 4-8 Example: "Trace" screen Selecting values Press the <Setpoints> button. The overview for selecting the trace signals appears. You can select up to eight signals that you want to record. Figure 4-9 Example: Selection of the trace signals TP900 Function Manual...
Screens 4.5 "Fault/Alarm" screen selection "Fault/Alarm" screen selection 4.5.1 "Fault/Alarm" screen The "Fault/Alarm" screen displays the following information: ● Faults/alarms are displayed with the fault time, the fault number, the drive object and a fault description. ● An alarm or fault is also displayed in the navigation bar in the "Fault/Alarm" field: –...
Screens 4.6 "Local Operation" screen selection "Local Operation" screen selection 4.6.1 "Speed control" screen You can change the speed of the motor during local operation in this screen. Note Enabling of the local operation Local operation can only be enabled when the converter is not in operation. Calling the screen Press the <Local operation>...
Screens 4.6 "Local Operation" screen selection Figure 4-12 Example: Communication fault display 4.6.2 "Parameters" screen You can change individual parameters with this screen. The screen is password-protected: ● User: gh ● Password: 150 Note Qualified personnel The "Parameters" screen must only be used for the specific Qualified personnel task. Observe the documentation to be used, particularly regarding the warning and safety instructions.
2. Accept the changed value. Press the respective "Take over" button. 4.6.3 "Expert" screen This screen is used for the configuration of the operator panel and for troubleshooting. The "Expert" screen is intended for SIEMENS personnel only and is therefore password-protected. TP900 Function Manual Function Manual, 10/2016, A5E39487277A...
6AV2181-8XP00-0AX0. Order the SD card via the Industry Mall (https:// mall.industry.siemens.com/goos/WelcomePage.aspx?regionUrl=/&language=en). The software for the operator panel is on the CompactFlash card supplied with the converter. If you have to install the software for the operator panel, proceed as follows: 1.
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Installing software 5.1 Setting up the operator panel TP900 Function Manual Function Manual, 10/2016, A5E39487277A...
(www.siemens.com/yourcontact) Siemens Support for on the move You can obtain optimum support anywhere you go using the "Siemens Industry Online Support” app. The app is available for Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. TP900 Function Manual...
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