Introduction   
1.2 Adapting the frequency inverter to the particular application (parameter assignment for entry-level 
personnel) 
  Frequency inverter  
10  Operating Instructions, 08.10. 2008, t.b.d. 
1.2  Adapting the frequency inverter to the particular application (parameter 
assignment for entry-level personnel) 
1.2.1  General basics 
Parameterizable frequency inverters transform standard motors into variable-speed drives  
Frequency inverters are parameterized to adapt them to the motor being driven so that this 
can be optimally operated and protected. This is realized using one of the following operator 
units:  
●  Keyboard and display unit (Operator Panel) that is snapped onto the frequency inverter. 
●  Software (STARTER commissioning tool) that allows the frequency inverter to be 
parameterized and controlled from a PC. 
Frequency inverters are especially used to improve and expand the starting and speed 
response of motors.  
Many standard applications can function with the default parameters 
Although frequency inverters can be parameterized for very specific applications, many 
standard applications can be configured by means of just a few parameters. 
Use the factory settings (where possible)  
For basic applications, commissioning can be carried out using just the factory settings (see 
Section "Commissioning with factory settings").  
Use quick commissioning (for simple, standard applications)  
In the majority of standard applications, commissioning can be carried out by entering or 
changing just a few parameters during quick commissioning (see "Section "Commissioning 
with Operator Panel").