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Mitsubishi Elevator Nexway VFGH Elevator Commissioning Manual: Safety & Control Panel Guidelines

Nexway VFGH encoder setup elevator motor diagnostics KCD-100X LED status Nexway VFGH power diagnostics elevator control voltage standards Nexway VFGH commissioning control panel maintenance

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Mitsubishi Elevator Nexway VFGH Elevator Commissioning Manual: Safety & Control Panel Guidelines
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1. Essential Safety Precautions

1.1 Power Safety Requirements
  1. Capacitor DischArge Verification

    • After cutting the main elevator power, the DCV LED on the surge absorber board (KCN-100X) will extinguish within ~10 seconds.

    • Critical Action: Before servicing drive circuits, use a voltmeter to confirm the voltage across the main capacitors is near zero.

  2. Group Control Panel Hazard

    • If a group control system is installed, the shared terminals (red-marked terminals/connectors) remain live even when a single elevator's control panel is powered off.


1.2 Control Panel Operational Guidelines
  1. ESD Protection for Semiconductors

    • Avoid direct contact with base-triggered semiconductor components on E1 (KCR-101X) or F1 (KCR-102X) boards. Static discharge may damage IGBT modules.

  2. IGBT Module Replacement Protocol

    • If an IGBT module fails, replace all modules within the corresponding rectifier/Inverter unit to ensure system integrity.

  3. Foreign Object Prevention

    • Prohibit placing loose metal parts (e.g., screws) on the control panel top to avoid short-circuit risks.

  4. Power-On Restrictions

    • Never energize the drive unit if any connectors are unplugged during commissioning or maintenance.

  5. Workspace Optimization

    • In confined machine rooms, secure side/rear control panel covers before final installation. All servicing must occur from the front.

  6. Parameter Modification Procedure

    • Set the R/M-MNT-FWR toggle switch to MNT position before altering elevator program parameters.


2. Power Supply Verification

2.1 Control Voltage Inspection

Verify input/output voltages across designated measurement points:

Circuit Name Protection Switch Measurement Point Standard Voltage Tolerance
79 CR2 Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC125V ±5%
420 CR1 Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC48V ±5%
210 CR3 Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC24V ±5%
B48V BP Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC48V ±5%
D420 (with MELD) CLD Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC48V ±5%
D79 (with MELD) CLG Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC125V ±5%
420CA (2C2BC) CLM Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC48V ±5%

P1 Board Power Supply Verification:

  • -12V to GND: DC-12V (±5%)

  • +12V to GND: DC+12V (±5%)

  • +5V to GND: DC+5V (±5%)


2.2 Car & Landing Power Supply Check

Validate AC voltage for cabin and landing systems:

Power Circuit Protection Switch Measurement Point Standard Voltage Tolerance
Car Top Power (CST) CST Primary side ↔ Terminal BL-2C AC200V AC200–220V
Landing Power (HST) HST Primary side ↔ Terminal BL-2C AC200V AC200–220V
Auxiliary Landing Power HSTA Primary side ↔ Terminal BL-2C AC200V AC200–220V

2.3 Connector & Circuit Breaker Inspection

  1. Pre-Energization Steps:

    • Turn OFF NF-CP, NF-SP, and SCB switches.

    • Ensure all connectors on P1 and R1 boards are securely plugged in.

  2. Sequential Power-On Protocol:

    • After activating NF-CP/NF-SP/SCB, power ON safety breakers and circuit protection switches one at a time.

    • For selective power circuits, confirm voltage compliance before closing switches:

    Power Circuit Protection Switch Measurement Point Standard Voltage Tolerance
    DC48V ZCA Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC48V ±3V
    DC24V ZCB Primary side ↔ Terminal 107 DC24V ±2V
  3. Backup Power Warning:

    • DO NOT touch the secondary side of the BTP circuit protector – backup power remains active.


3. Motor Encoder Inspection

3.1 Encoder Testing Procedure

  1. Power Isolation:

    • Turn OFF the NF-CP power switch.

  2. Encoder Disconnection:

    • Remove the encoder connector on the traction machine side.

    • Loosen the encoder mounting screws.

  3. PD4 Connector Verification:

    • Confirm secure connection of PD4 plug on the P1 board.

  4. Voltage Check:

    • Turn ON NF-CP.

    • Measure voltage at the encoder connector:

      • Pins 1 (+) ↔ 2 (–): +12V ±0.6V (critical tolerance).

  5. Reconnection Protocol:

    • Turn OFF NF-CP.

    • Reattach the encoder connector.

  6. Parameter Configuration:

    • Turn ON NF-CP.

    • Set P1 board rotary potentiometers:

      • MON1 = 8, MON0 = 3.

  7. Direction Simulation Test:

    • Rotate the encoder to simulate elevator UP direction.

    • Confirm 7SEG2 display shows "u" (refer to Figure 4).

    • If "d" appears: Swap encoder wiring pairs:

      • ENAP ↔ ENBP and ENAN ↔ ENBN.

  8. Finalization:

    • Securely tighten encoder mounting screws.


4 LED Status Diagnostics

Refer to Figure 1 for board layouts.

Board LED Indicators Normal State
KCD-100X CWDT, 29, MWDT, PP, CFO Illuminated
KCD-105X WDT Illuminated
Critical Checks:
  1. Rectifier Unit Validation:

    • After power-up, CFO on 7SEG must illuminate.

    • If CFO is off: Inspect power circuit wiring and phase sequence.

  2. WDT Status Verification:

    • Confirm illumination of:

      • CWDT and MWDT (KCD-100X)

      • WDT (KCD-105X)

    • If WDT is off:

      • Check +5V supply and connector integrity.

  3. Capacitor Charge Circuit Test:

    • DCV LED on capacitor board (KCN-1000/KCN-1010) must:

      • Illuminate when powered ON.

      • Extinguish ~10 seconds after power-off.

    • Abnormal DCV behavior: Diagnose:

      • Inverter unit

      • Charge/discharge circuits

      • Capacitor terminal voltage


Mitsubishi Elevator Nexway VFGH Elevator Commissioning Manual: Safety & Control Panel Guidelines

Figure 1 LED status on the P1 board

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