PowerXL DH1 - How to use the Startup Wizard

The first step to commissioning Eaton’s PowerXL DH1 variable frequency drive begins with using the DH1 Startup Wizard to program the motor nameplate information and the VFD’s basic control settings. The Startup Wizard contains the parameters for these settings in an easy, step-by-step process that can be followed in a single menu.

To begin configuring the product, select the Startup Wizard on the display screen and press OK. You can then advance through the Startup Wizard using the OK button.

The Startup Wizard will take you through the following parameters in a step by step process.

Step 1 - Application (P13.1.2): Application is the software macro which determines the menus and parameters available. Basic is the default setting of the drive. You also have the option of selecting:

• PID
• Advanced

Step 2 - Language (P13.1.1): Select the language you wish to use for programming the VFD.

Step 3 - Real Time Clock (P13.4.1): This allows you to set the date and time zone for the drive. This will display only in military time.  yy.mm.dd

• hh:mm:ss  (Military Time)

Step 4 - Daylight Savings (P13.4.2): Enabling this parameter will automatically adjust the time setting in the Spring and Autumn when the time changes.

Step 5 - Min. Frequency (P1.1):  This is the lowest frequency that the DH1 will output when a run signal is present.

Step 6 - Max. Frequency (P1.2): This is the highest frequency that the DH1 will output when a run signal is present.

Step 7 - Motor Nom. Current (P1.5): Or Motor Nominal Current is the motor nameplate full load amperage or FLA.

Step 8 - Current limit (P5.1.2): This parameter determines the maximum motor current output from the DH1. If the motor current reaches the current limit amperage setting and the target output frequency is not attained, the DH1 goes into the current controller mode. In current controller mode, the DH1 will limit the output frequency to reduce motor current.  

Step 9 - Motor Nom. Speed (P1.6): Or Motor Nominal Speed is the motor nameplate speed RPM.

Step 10 - Motor Power Factor (P1.7): This is the motor nameplate power factor which is the ratio of active power to apparent power. This value must be entered as a value of 1 or less. 

Step 11 - Motor Nom. Voltage (P1.8): Or Motor Nominal voltage is the motor nameplate voltage value.

Step 12 - Motor Nom. Frequency (P1.9): Or Motor Nominal frequency is the nameplate frequency of the motor.

Step 13 - Accel time 1 (P1.3): Or Acceleration Time. Use this parameter to set the acceleration ramp time in seconds.

Step 14 - Decel time 1 (P1.4): Or Deceleration Time. Use this parameter to set the deceleration ramp time in seconds.

Step 15 – Hand Control Place (P1.11): This selects where the VFD will look for the start command in Local control mode. The default control place is the green button on the keypad.

Step 16 - Hand Reference (P1.12): This parameter defines the speed reference for the hand control mode. Keypad reference is the default setting and is adjusted with the up and down arrows.

Step 17 - Auto 1 Control Place (1.13): This selects where the VFD will receive its start command in Auto control mode. The default setting is digital input 1 (DI1).