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Issue:

Product Line:

APC SurgeArrest; The following model numbers are included in this recall.
 

7 Series model numbers	8 Series model numbers
NET7	NET8
NET7T	NET8N
NET7T-C	PER8T
PER7	PER8TR
PER7C	PER8TR-CN
PER7T	PER8TVR
PER7T-CO	PER8XTV
PER7T-U	PRF8T2
PER7TX137	PRF8TT
PER7-U	PRO8
PER7X148	PRO8T2
PRF7	PRO8T2C
PRF7T	PRO8T2MP12
PRO7	PRO8T2MP12B
PRO7C	PRO8TV
PRO7T
PRO7TX183

 

Resolution:

Issue:
Communication protocols available on ATV61 and ATV71

Product Line:
Altivar 71, Altivar 61

Environment:
All models, All serial numbers

Cause: 
Network options for the ATV61 and ATV71 drives

Resolution:
The Altivar 61 and Altivar 71 series Variable Frequency Drives are equipped with Canopen and Modbus RTU from the factory.
Other options are available as follows:

• Modbus Plus VW3A3302 (Limited availability)
• Modbus / Uni-Telway VW3A3303 (Limited availability)
• Modbus TCP/IP Daisy chain VW3A3310D
• Interbus S VW3A3304 (Limited availability)
• Profibus DP VW3A3307
• Profibus DPv1 VW3A3307S371
• Devicenet VW3A3309
• Ethernet/IP VW3A3316

In addition, the following option cards are available for the Altivar 61 series only:

• Lonworks VW3A3312
• Metasys N2 VW3A3313
• Apogee FLN P1 VW3A3314
• Bacnet VW3A3315 (limited availability)
• Bacnet VW3A3319

The new BACnet option card (VW3A3319) is equipped with a 4 position, removable connector in place of the female sub D 9 pin connector on the old option card. This change has been requested by the market place and will make network connections easier, allow installers to daisy chain network wiring and reduce installation time.
 

Issue

RADIUS and LDAP compatibility - Does my APC network enabled device support RADIUS or LDAP?



Product Line
 

• APC branded Network Access Enabled Products

Environment

• RADIUS or LDAP/LDAPS environments

Cause

This article outlines RADIUS and LDAP/LDAPS capability of APC Network Enabled devices. Refer below to review compatibility.


Resolution


Almost all APC Integrated Network Devices can utilize RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) as a centralized authentication mechanism. These devices include the Network Management Card (AP9617, AP9618, AP9619, AP9630, AP9631, AP9635), Environmental Management (AP9319, AP9320, AP9340), Switched/Metered Rack PDU (AP78XX/AP79XX, AP84XX, AP88XX, AP89XX, AP86XX), KVM Switches (KVMXXXX), Automatic Transfer Switch (AP77XX), and Netbotz Rack Access PX (AP9360/AP9361).

APC's RADIUS implementation follows RFC (Request For Comments) standards for RADIUS authentication. LDAP is currently used in our KVM switches (Models AP56XX, KVMXXXX). All other APC devices do not support LDAP, or any other method of authentication except for local device authentication. APC does not certify or warrant, in either express or implied fashion, third party tools and software that will allow integration with APC's implementation of RADIUS.

Some RADIUS servers allow integration with secondary authentication servers (LDAP as one possible example). Implementation examples can be referenced below. Any and all implementation is the sole responsibility of the end user.

Please refer to your software server vendor for information on integrating RADIUS into your security infrastructure.

Microsoft provides information regarding integration into Active Directory/LDAP using IAS and RADIUS in their Technet documentation

Information on other LDAP implementations can be found at

• https://www.openldap.org/

Keep in mind, by default, RADIUS users will have Read-Only access to the APC networked device unless the Service-Type attribute is changed on the RADIUS server to allow administrative access. Also, ensure that your device is upgraded to the latest firmware version available.

Please note that APC does not test and does not support nor recommend the applications listed or any comparable substitute that may be available. All documentation is provided on an "AS IS" basis as this information is the property and responsibility of the organizations which provide it. APC provides no warranties expressed or implied in any of these cases.

 

Issue:
What is the replacement for ATV61 drive in an enclosed system?  
 
Product line:
ATV600 series Altivar process drive.
 
Environment:
All open style Altivar Process drives, all serial numbers
 
Cause:
Customer likes the new features of the process drive but has an existing enclosed system or MCC

Resolution:
The ATV61 is a Variable torque drive.  It can provide up to 120% overcurrent capacity.  It has a standard HP (kW) rating per part number.  HOWEVER the ATV61, when installed in a Schneider designed and built Enclosure or MCC could be re-rated to run the next HP size larger motor.   This function (called PN+1) was limited to just SE built packages.
When replacing an ATV61 it is very important to know if the PN+1 rating has been used as you will need to select a new drive with the proper HP for the motor.
Normal ATV61 part numbers follow the pattern ATV61HD22N4 where the D22 indicates the kW and the N4 is the Voltage.  When a drive had been installed using the PN+1 the part number will read ATV61KD30N4.  Notice the H has changed to a K and the D22 has changed to the next size larger D30.
ATV61/71 drives have the ability to hold 3 option cards.  1 Encoder card and 2 others.  Verify if any option cards are installed, and if so, are they being used (lots of installations have option cards installed for future updates that never happen). 
There are 4 option cards that are designed specifically for the ATV61 and do not work with the ATV71.
BACnet (VW3A3315 and VW3A3319), Metasys N2 (VW3A3313), LONworks (VW3A3312), and Apogee P1 (VW3A3314).
ATV61 Installation manuals are available here:
Small HP (less than 90 kW): https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/download/document/1760643/
Large HP: https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/download/document/1760655/
ATV61 Programming Manual here: https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/1760649/
ATV71 install manuals here:
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/1755843/
https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/download/document/1755849/
ATV71 Programming manual here:
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/1755855/
 
ATV61/71 enclosed drives often used a Flange kit that allowed the heatsink to be extended through the back of the enclosure.  This was similar to what was done with the FLEX58 drives although the dimensions were very different and usually not compatible.
Retrofit installations will have to account for this.
There were a number of Enclosed AT61/71 products, including the E-Flex, M-Flex, Altivar Outdoor, Irrigation Field Drive and the 18 pulse CPD (Clean Power Drive).
Retrofitting a new drive into an 18 pulse enclosed drive is not recommended.  You should consider a new 18 pulse, the ATV680 Low Harmonic drive or the ATV980 active front end drive instead.
 
Altivar Process Drive – ATV630.
The ATV630 was launched in 2016 as a pump and fan drive that would replace the ATV61.
The terminology for sizing the drives has changed with this product.
We now use the term Normal Duty for drives that have an overcurrent capacity of 110% and Heavy Duty for drives with 150% overcurrent capacity.
So applications like fans and centrifugal pumps which we used to call Variable torque can be sized for Normal Duty.  A high torque load such as a positive displacement pump can also use the ATV630 but it would need to be sized for Heavy Duty.  This allows greater flexibility to use the drive you want (ATV630 or ATV930) for the application.
The HP(kW) rating of a drive programmed for Heavy Duty is 1 size less than the Normal duty sizing.
The ATV630 does not have provisions to accept a Dynamic Braking Resistor so should not be used on applications with overhauling loads or installations which have frequent high voltage conditions.
The ATV630 comes with a ModBus communication port and a ModBus TCP/IP Ethernet port.  It also has the ability to accept 2 option cards, although only 1 of them can be a serial communication option.

Summary: The ATV630 drive are generally taller than the ATV61 drives, which can cause problems when mounting the ATV630 in a ATV61 enclosure.  Generally speaking , it is NOT recommended to retrofit the ATV61 with a ATV630 , in a enclosure because of the above listed issues.
 

Issue:
How do you configure the ATV61 for BACnet communications?

Product Line:
Altivar 61 with optional BACnet option card.

Environment:
All

Cause:
BACnet setup assistance.

Resolution:
ATV61 implementation of BACnet:

Hardware:

New Part # VW3A3319 after 2011

Old Part # VW3A3315 before 2011

Compatible with the ATV61 only.  Will not work on an ATV71!

Requires V1.2 or higher software version inside the ATV61.

The new VW3A3319 option card has the preferred 4 pin screw terminal connector.
Pinouts for the new card.
A= -
B= +
Ground
Shield

The old VW3A3315 option card has a female DB9 connector.  This is not common in the BACnet world and causes problems on many installations.  Recommend Phoenix contact part # SUBCON-PLUS ref 2761389 or equal.

 

Pin 3 is -

Pin 4 is Ground (actually signal common)

Pin 7 is +

Option card also has 2 "Polarization switches".  These are used to connect the Pull Up and Pull Down resistors on the option card.  Only one device on the RS485 network needs to have these resistors connected in the circuit, and normally that is the controller.  Under normal conditions, leave them both in the Lower position (closer to the heat sink of the drive) unless there are network connection/reliability issues.

There are 8 DIP switches used to set the Address.  Acceptable addresses are between 1 and 127.  The address setting can be read via the keypad in menu 1.9.

Programming in the Drive:

Configuration is done under Menu 1.9: Communications, under the BACN submenu.

Address:   Read only parameter.  Displays the address set by the DIP Switches on the card.

Bit Rate:  Sets the speed of communication between the drive and the client.  Options are AUTO, 9600, 19200, 38400, and 76800.  Default is AUTO.  All devices on the RS485 network must communicate at the same Bit Rate (also known as Baud Rate).

Format:  Read only parameter, this is fixed at 8-N-1.  Stands for 8 Data bits, No Parity, and 1 Stop bit.   All devices on the RS485 network must be set to the same format.

Time-Out:  Adjustable between 0.1 and 60.0 seconds (1 to 600 tenths).  Sets the time before the drive will "Time Out" indicating a loss of communication with the controller.

Instance Number:  Adjustable between 0 and 4194303.  This must be unique for each device on the network, and we recommend it be set higher than the Address.

Max Devices:  Adjustable between 0 and 127.  Sets the Maximum number of devices allowed on the network.   Reducing this number can improve network speed and data through put.

Max Info Frames:  Adjustable between 1 and 100.  Sets the time period (# of Frames) that the drive "owns" the Token.   Lower numbers will increase network speed, but may not allow the drive to update all parameters on one scan.  Higher numbers will allow full data transfer, but slower update times. Factory default is supposed to be 10, but we've had several reports of this being set to 1, which causes problems.

Data rate used:  Read Only.  Displays the Bit rate (Baud rate) the drive is actually communicating at.  Useful if using the AUTO setting for Bit Rate.

Frame Counter:  Read Only.  Displays the total number of Frames received by the drive sine the last power on.  If this number is very low, or not increasing, then it indicates network problems.

Invalid Frame Counter:  Read Only. Displays the number of bad frames received since the last power on.  If this number is High or increasing rapidly it indicates network problems.

 

 

Experience with the BACnet cards so far:

Difficulty connecting to some controllers (Alerton) at 76800.   Reducing the Bit Rate to 38400 or less seems to correct this issue.   France is checking into this.

Auto Bit Rate setting doesn't always work:   Can happen if there is noise or distortion on the network.  Programming the actual Bit Rate used helps.

8 Series and I/O Profile settings are not supported by the BACnet Option card on ATV61.

ILF (Internal Com.link fault) indicates a problem with the drive or option card.  Go to menu 1.10:Diagnostics under More Fault Info to get the details on ATV61

As with all other networks, duplicate addresses and/or duplicate Instance ID's will cause lots of problems.

Proper cable routing must be followed.  Keep network cable away from power wiring, especially the motor leads.

Improper Grounding can be a significant source of noise.  Make sure the drive and the motor are grounded properly.

Issue:
Looking for the ATV61 BACnet Manual 

Product Line:
VW3A3315 BACnet card for use with any ATV61 series drive.
VW3A3319 BACnet card for use with any ATV61 series drive.

Environment:
Part number VW3A3315 or VW3A3319, all serial numbers

Cause:
Installation, configuration and programming information needed for an ATV61 drive equipped with a VW3A3315 or VW3A3319 BACnet cards.

Resolution;
The instruction manual for the older VW3A3315 card is bulletin # atv61_BACnet_EN_V1 
Link here: https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/download/document/ATV61_BACnet_card_2006/

The instruction manual for the current VW3A3319 card is bulletin # 1765274.
Link here:  https://www.schneider-electric.us/en/download/document/1765274/