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Preface
 
Thank you for choosing DELTA’s sensorless vector control compact drive VFD-EL-W series. The VFD-EL-W series 
are manufactured with high-quality components and materials and incorporate the latest microprocessor 
technology available. 
Use this manual for the AC Motor Drive installation, parameter setting, troubleshooting, and daily maintenance. To 
guarantee safe operation, read the following safety guidelines before connecting power to the AC motor drive. 
Keep this user manual at hand and distribute to all users for reference. 
To ensure the safety of operators and equipment, only qualified personnel familiar with AC motor drive are to do 
installation, start-up and maintenance. Always read this manual thoroughly before using VFD-EL-W series AC 
Motor Drive, especially the DANGER ,WARNING and CAUTION notes. Failure to comply may result in personal 
injury and equipment damage. If you have any questions, please contact your dealer. 
 
PLEASE READ PRIOR TO INSTALLATION FOR SAFETY. 
 
  Disconnect AC input power before connecting any wiring to the AC motor drive. 
  Even if the power has been turned off, a charge may still remain in the DC-link 
capacitors with hazardous voltages before the indicator on the  digital keypad is 
OFF. Do NOT touch the internal circuits and components. 
  There  are  highly  sensitive  CMOS  IC  components  on  the  motor  drive’s  printed 
circuit  boards.  These  components  are  especially  sensitive  to  static  electricity. 
Take anti-static measure before touching these components or the circuit boards. 
  Never modify the internal components or wiring. 
  Ground the AC motor drive by using the ground terminal. The grounding method 
must  comply  with  the  laws  of  the  country  where  the  AC  motor  drive  is  to  be 
installed. 
  Use  the  VFD-EL-W  series  to  control  only  variable  speed  three-phase  induction 
motors.  The  VFD-EL-W  is  NOT  for  controlling  one-phase  motors  or  for  other 
purposes. 
  Do NOT  use  the  VFD-EL-W  series  for  life  support  equipment  or  any  life  safety 
situation. 
  To prevent  personal injury, keep children and unqualified people away from  the 
equipment. 
 
  Never connect the AC motor drive output terminals U/T1, V/T2, and W/T3 directly 
to the AC mains circuit power supply. 
  DO NOT use a Hi-Pot test for internal components. The semiconductors used in 
the AC motor drive are easily damaged by high-voltage. 
  Even if the three-phase AC motor is stopped, a charge with hazardous voltages 
may still remain in the main circuit terminals of the AC motor drive 
  Only qualified persons are allowed to install, wire and maintain the AC motor 
drives. 
  When  the  AC  motor  drive  uses  the  external  terminal  as  the  source  of  the 
operation command, the motor may run immediately after applying power. At this 
time, it is dangerous if people are at the scene.