Functions 
  5.6 Setpoint preparation 
Frequency inverter  
Operating Instructions, 08.10. 2008, t.b.d. 
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5.6  Setpoint preparation 
Overview of setpoint preparation 
The setpoint calculation modifies the speed setpoint, e.g. it limits the setpoint to a maximum 
and minimum value and using the ramp-function generator prevents the motor from 
executing speed steps. 
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Figure 5-8  Setpoint calculation in the frequency inverter 
5.6.1  Minimum frequency and maximum frequency 
Limiting the speed setpoint 
The speed setpoint is limited by both the minimum and maximum frequency. 
Minimum frequency  
When the motor is switched on, it accelerates to the minimum frequency regardless of the 
frequency setpoint. The set parameter value applies to both directions of rotation. In addition 
to its limiting role, the minimum frequency can be used as a reference value for various 
monitoring functions (e.g. if a motor holding brake is engaged when the minimum frequency 
is reached). 
Maximum frequency  
The frequency setpoint is limited to the maximum frequency in both directions of rotation. A 
message is output if the maximum frequency is exceeded. 
The maximum frequency also acts as an important reference value for various inverter 
functions (e.g. the ramp-function generator). 
Table 5- 18  Parameters for minimum and maximum frequency 
Parameter   Description  
P1080 = ...  Minimum frequency 
P1082 = ...  Maximum frequency