This diagram shows a standard wiring of the power circuit.

This diagram shows an example of connection to peripheral devices

image 194 (1)Terminal SymbolFunctionGrounding terminal for inverter case.Applicable Frame SizeAll frame sizes
[PE]Grounding terminal.Frame size A4, A5,
and A6
[R/L1]
[S/L2]
[T/L3]
Connected to an AC power supply.

240 V class: Three-phase 200 - 240 V-50/60 Hz

480 V class: VFAS3-4004PC to 4132KPC:

Three-phase 380 - 480 V-50/60 Hz

VFAS3-4160KPC to 4280KPC:

Three-phase 380 - 440 V- 50 Hz

Three-phase 380 - 480 V- 60 Hz
All frame sizes
[U/T1] [V/T2] [W/T3]Connected to a three-phase motor.All frame sizes
[PA/+] [PB]Connected to a braking resistor.
Change the parameters <F304: Dynamic braking, OLr trip>, <F308: Braking resistance>, and <F309: Braking resistor capacity> if necessary.
Frame size A1, A2,

A3, A4, A5, and A7
[BU+] [BU-]Inside the inverter. Connected to a braking unit (optional). Braking resistor (optional) is connected to a braking unit terminals [PA] and [PB].Frame size A8
[PA/+] [PC/-]A DC power can be input.

For models of VFAS3-2110P to 2550P and VFAS3-4220PC to 4280KPC, a rush current suppression circuit (optional) is required. Connected to a braking unit (Optional) for frame size A6.
All frame sizes
[PA/+] [P0]Be sure to connect the attached DC reactor.Frame sizes A7 and A8

This control terminal block is common to all models.

Terminal SymbolInput/OutputFunctionElectrical Specifications
FInputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, forward run is performed with ON and deceleration stop with OFF.Digital input.

• 24 Vdc-5 mA or less
Compliant with IEC61131-2 logic type 1



• Sink logic: ON < 10 V, 16 V < OFF



• Source logic: OFF < 5 V, 11 V < ON Sink logic and source logic can be switched with the slide switch [SW1]
RInputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, reverse run is performed with ON and deceleration stop with OFF.
ResInputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, this inverter protective function is reset by ON→OFF.
It has no
effect when the inverter is in a normal condition.
S1InputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, preset speed operation is performed with ON
S2InputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, preset speed operation is performed with ON
S3InputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, preset speed operation is performed with ON
S4InputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, preset speed operation is performed with ON With , digital input, pulse train input, and PG input can be switched.Digital input.

• 24 Vdc-5 mA or less
Compliant with IEC61131-2 logic type 1



• Sink logic: ON < 10 V, 16 V < OFF



• Source logic: OFF < 5 V, 11 V < ON
Sink logic and source logic can be switched with the slide switch [SW1] Pulse train input


• Up to 30 kpps (duty 50%)
S5InputMultifunction programmable digital input. In the default setting, preset speed operation is performed with ON. With , digital input, pulse train input, and PG input can be switched.
CCCommon to input/outputAn equipotential terminal of the control circuit. It is allocated in three positions.
PPOutput10 Vdc power output for analog input setting.10 Vdc

(allowable load current: 10 mAdc)
FPOutputMultifunction programmable digital/pulse train output. With , digital output and pulse train output can be switched.Digital output

• 24 Vdc-50 mA Pulse train output

• Up to 30 kpps (duty 50%
RRInputAnalog input with 0 - 10 Vdc. It can be switched to PTC input, etc. with <F108: Terminal RR input select>.0 - 10 Vdc

(internal impedance: 31.5 kΩ)
RXInputAnalog input with -10 to +10 Vdc. With <F107: Terminal RX input voltage select>, it can be swtiched to 0 - 10 Vdc.-10 to +10 Vdc

(internal impedance: 31.5 kΩ)
IIInputAnalog current input with 0 – 20 mAdc. The current can be changed to 4 - 20 mA, etc. with setting of the parameter.0 - 20 mAdc

(internal impedance: 250 Ω)
FMOutputMultifunction programmable analog output. 0 - 10 Vdc output with default setting. With <F681: Terminal FM switching>, meter option (0 - 1 mA), current (0 – 20 mA) output, and voltage (0 - 10
V) output can be switched.0 - 10 Vdc

(allowable load resistance: 1 kΩ or more)

4 - 20 mAdc

(0 - 20 mAdc)

(allowable load resistance: 500 kΩ or less)
AMOutputMultifunction programmable analog output. 0 - 20 mAdc output with default setting. With <F686: Terminal AM switching>, meter option (0 - 1 mA), current (0 - 20 mA) output, and voltage (0 - 10 V) output can be switched.
PLCOutputWhen the slide switch [SW1] is set to the sink side or source side, it can be used as 24 Vdc power output. 24 Vdc-200 mA
(200 mA in total with P24) Compliant with IEC61131-2
InputWhen the slide switch [SW1] is set to the PLC side, it can be used as a common terminal for digital input terminal.
P24 Output24 Vdc power output.24 Vdc-200 mA
(200 mA in total with PLC)
Compliant with IEC61131-2
+SUInput DC power input to operate the control circuit. Connect a control power supply option or 24 Vdc power supply between [+SU] and
[CC].
24 Vdc- current 1A or more
STOAInput At the time of shipping, the terminals [STOA]-[STOB]-[PLC] are shorted by the shorting bar. This is a terminal with STO function that complies with the safety standard IEC61800-5-2. For details, refer to Safety Function Manual. This terminal is not programmable digital input.Refer to Safety Function Manual.
Compliant with IEC61131-2 logic type 1
• Activate < 5 V, 11 V < Deactivate Not coast stop
STOBInput
FLAOutputMultifunction programmable relay contact output. Operation of the protection function of the inverter is detected in the default setting. The contact across [FLA]-[FLC] is closed and [FLB]-[FLC] is opened during protection function operation.Maximum contact capacity
• 250 Vac-2 A (cosφ=1)
• 30 Vdc-2 A (at resistive load)
• 250 Vac-1 A (cosφ=0.4)
• 30 Vdc-1A (L/R=7 ms) Minimum contact capacity
• 24 Vdc-5 mA Life
• 100000 times
FLBOutput
FLCOutput
R1AOutput Multifunction programmable relay contact output. A low-speed signal is output in the default setting
R1COutput
R2AOutputMultifunction programmable relay contact output. It is not assigned in the default setting. The function can be set with .
R2COutput
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