Manual for VF-MB1/S15

Manual for VF-MB1/S15

Brand: TOSHIBA

Category: Other

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:21 p.m.

Warranty Information

Refer to the product documentation or contact your Toshiba distributor for warranty information.

Basic Operation and Control

This manual details the DeviceNet option "DEV003Z" for the VF-MB1/S15, enabling communication and control via the DeviceNet network.

Key functionalities include:

  • Network Status (NS LED): Indicates link status, power, and connections on the DeviceNet network.
  • Module Status (MS LED): Shows the operational status of the device, including power, normal operation, standby, and fault conditions.
  • DeviceNet Parameters: Configurable parameters (e.g., MAC ID, Baud Rate, Assembly Object) allow for network integration and device setup.
  • Object Specifications: Defines various objects (Identity, Message Router, DeviceNet, Assembly, Connection, Motor Data, Control Supervisor, AC/DC Drive, Acknowledge Handler, Parameter) that facilitate device management and data exchange.
  • Local/Remote Operation: Configuration options for switching between local control and remote DeviceNet operation.

Refer to specific sections for detailed object specifications, parameter settings, and operational examples.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Explanation of markings
Warning icon Indicates that errors in operation may lead to death or serious injury.
Caution icon Indicates that errors in operation may lead to injury (*1) to people or that these errors may cause damage to physical property. (*2)
Meanings of symbols
Prohibition icon Indicates prohibition (Don't do it). What is prohibited will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.
Mandatory icon Indicates something mandatory (must be done). What is mandatory will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.
Warning icon Indicates warning. What is warned will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.
Caution icon Indicates caution. What the caution should be applied to will be described in or near the symbol in either text or picture form.
Warning
Disassembly prohibited Never disassemble, modify or repair. Doing so could result in electric shock, fire and injury. For repairs, call your sales agency.
Prohibited Do not attach this option to any inverter other than the VF-MB1/S15. Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
When the inverter is energized, never detach the this option from the VF-MB1/S15. Doing so could result in electric shock.
Don't place or insert any kind of object into the DEV003Z (electrical wire cuttings, rods, wires). Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
Do not allow water or any other fluid to come in contact with the DEV003Z. Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
Mandatory Turn off the VF-MB1/S15 when installing and wiring this option.
If the inverter begins to emit smoke or an unusual odor, or unusual sounds, immediately turn power off. If the equipment is continued in operation in such a state, the result may be fire. Call your local sales agency for repairs.
Warning
Prohibited Do not operate the inverter if it is damaged or any component is missing. Doing so could result in electric shock or fire. Call your local sales agency for repairs.
Do not place any inflammable substances near the VF-MB1/S15 Inverter. If an accident occurs in which flame is emitted, this could lead to fire.
Do not install in any location where the inverter could come into contact with water or other fluids. Doing so could result in electric shock or fire.
Mandatory Operate under the environmental conditions prescribed in the instruction manual. Operations under any other conditions may result in malfunction.
Warning
Mandatory Shut off power when installing and wiring this option.
Wait at least 15 minutes and check to make sure that the charge lamp (VF-MB1/S15) is no longer lit.
Electrical construction work must be done by a qualified expert. Installation or connection of input power by someone who does not have that expert knowledge may result in fire or electric shock.
Warning
Prohibited Do not touch switches when the hands are wet and do not try to clean the inverter with a damp cloth. Doing so could result in electric shock.
Do not pull on any cable itself. Doing so could result in damage or malfunction.
Mandatory Check DeviceNet state (using below attribute) when the option unit is deactivated by an unusual event such as an operating error, power outage, failure, etc.
- Identity Object Instance Attributes 8 (State)
(The communication error occurs when Fault (4, 5) or this value cannot be read.)
Deactivated option unit may cause an accident, if the DeviceNet state is not checked.
Make sure that the operation signals are STOP before clearing the inverter's fault. The motor may suddenly start and that may result in injuries.
Caution
Mandatory For safety's sake, do not dispose of the disused inverter yourself but ask an industrial waste disposal agent (*). If the collection, transport and disposal of industrial waste is done by someone who is not licensed for that job, it is a punishable violation of the law. (Laws in regard to cleaning and processing of waste materials)
Notes
Notes Do not install the inverter where the temperature or the humidity will change rapidly.
Keep a distance of 20cm or more between the inverter's power cable and the data transmission cable. Or the inverter might malfunction because of noise.
Insert a magnetic contactor or similar device between the inverter and the power supply to ensure that power is turned off if an emergency stop command is entered through the network.
When the control power is shut off by the instantaneous power failure, communication will be unavailable for a while.
The Life of EEPROM is approximately 100,000 times. Avoid writing a command more than 100,000 times to the same parameter of the Inverter and the communication board.
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