5 Parameters
5.1 Operating unit
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5 Parameters
5.1 Operating unit
The DC1 variable frequency drive's integrated keypad is designed to make it 
easy to commission the drive and configure its parameters. The figure below 
shows the elements that make up the DC1 variable frequency drive's keypad.
Figure 58: Operating unit view
Table 10: Keypad designations
View
Controls
(buttons)
Operating unit element Explanation
Six-digit 7-segment LED display
Motor starter with pre-selected operating direction if parameter P-12 = 1 
(FWD) or P-12 = 2 (FWD / REV).
Note:
• Enable with +24 V on control signal terminal 2 (DI1)
• P-12 = 2: The first time it is pressed (commissioning, parameter reset), 
a clockwise rotating field (FWD) will always be activated. Only after it is 
pressed for a second time will the direction of the rotating field change to 
a counterclockwise rotating field (REV). (The corresponding setting will be 
retained even after the supply voltage is switched off.)
• Stops the running motor if P-12 = 1 or P-12 = 2
• Reset – Resetting after an error message
• Activate parameter input (editing mode)
• Activate parameter value, change  (display value flashes)
• Confirm (store) and activate configured value
• Used to switch the display unit between Hz and rpm and A...
• Increment numeric value or parameter number
• Increase output frequency / motor speed if P-12 = 1 or P-12 = 2
• Decrement numeric value or parameter number
• Reduce output frequency / motor speed if P-12 = 1 or P-12 = 2