3.2 Overview of Operation Modes
The FRENIC-Ace features the following three operation modes.
Table 3.2-1 Operation Modes
Operation mode Description
Running mode
When powered ON, the inverter automatically enters this mode.
This mode allows you to specify the reference frequency, PID command value and etc., and
run/stop the motor with the / keys.
It is also possible to monitor the running status in real time.
If a light alarm occurs, the
l-al
appears on the LED monitor.
Programming
mode
This mode allows you to configure function code data and check a variety of information
relating to the inverter status and maintenance.
Alarm mode
If an alarm condition arises, the inverter automatically enters Alarm mode in which you can
view the corresponding alarm code* and its related information on the LED monitor.
* Alarm code: Indicates the cause of the alarm condition. For details, first see “Table 6.1-1
Abnormal States Detectable (“Heavy Alarm” and “Light Alarm” Objects)” in Chapter 6 “6.1
Protective Function”, and then read the troubleshooting of each alarm.
Figure 3.2-1 shows the status transition of the inverter between these three operation modes.