{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500/5700: Error 16#080e Safety network number mismatch. After swapping of two Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Drives and assigning of new IP Addresses, the modules show error code 16#080e Safety network number mismatch in Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software. An attempt to Reset Ownership from the Safety tab of the Kinetix 5700/5500 Module properties was not successful, it ended with error message: Failed to perform required operation.Unable to perform service due to current module mode. ### Assistant: Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection.\nOn Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display\n1. press the Settings button,\nselect Safety,\nthen press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.\nWhen module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.\nThis method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: After swapping of two Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Drives and assigning of new IP Addresses, the modules show error code 16#080e Safety network number mismatch in Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software. ### Assistant: Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection. On Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display\n press the Settings button, \n select Safety, \n then press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.\n When module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.\n This method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: An attempt to Reset Ownership from the Safety tab of the Kinetix 5700/5500 Module properties was not successful, it ended with error message: Failed to perform required operation.Unable to perform service due to current module mode. ### Assistant: ### Assistant: Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection. On Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display\n press the Settings button, \n select Safety, \n then press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.\n When module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.\n This method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: What to do if missing connectors for the Kinetix 5500 drive. ### Assistant: As of February 7, 2020 the connector kits which ship with the Kinetix 5500 servo drives, have been available for order. There are two kits to cover all sizes of Kinetix 5500 drives. Hardwired or CIP Safety does not affect selection (ERS or ERS2).\n 2198-KITCON-H040 for use with:\n 2198-H003\n 2198-H008\n 2198-H015\n 2198-H025\n 2198-H040\n 2198-KITCON-H070 for use with\n 2198-H070\n The kits contain all the connectors that normally ship with the drive including AC input, motor output, control input, digital I/O, hardwired safety, motor brake, and DSL feedback. Also included in this kit is the appropriate motor power cable shield clamp.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Is my PowerFlex 40 AC Drive still available or do I have to convert or Migrate to a replacement product?  ### Assistant: The PowerFlex 40 AC drive, which was manufactured by Rockwell Automation, has been discontinued and is no longer available for purchase. However, If you are unable to migrate immediately and must rely on legacy automation, we recommend a Rockwell Automation Lifecycle Extension Agreement. This agreement helps you avoid the risk and possible financial consequences of extended downtime. It also provides the critical services you need to support your legacy equipment. These services can include:\n 1.Guaranteed repair support\n2.Legacy remote support\n3.Legacy spare parts\n4.Last-time buy options\n5.Embedded Lifecycle Engineers\n6.Many other critical support options\nPlease research this topic and download the Lifecycle Entension Agreement Profile Brochure from Rockwell Automation Website\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Optix Question. Is there a way to connect Optix to a SLC5/04 PLC outside of utilizing FTLinx Gateway as the RA Ethernet/IP driver does not have the support. ### Assistant: SLC 5/03  5/04  5/05 each have two physical communications ports on the front.  Port 1 is RS232 and can be configured as DF1, DH-485, or ASCII.  Port 0 is DH-485, DH+, or Ethernet for SLC 5/03,  5/04,  5/05, respectively.\n You asked about using the RA EtherNet/IP driver with the SLC 5/04 which has a RS232 port and a DH+ port... neither is CIP enabled thus not directly compatible with the RA EtherNet/IP driver.   A communications gateway could be used to convert the protocol from RA EtherNet/IP to DH-485, DF1, or DH+.  I don't know if a gateway exit that can convert RA EtherNet/IP to another protocol.  FT Optix RA EtherNet/IP - Logix Staton is only for native Logix5000 tag data.  Besides the traditional hardware gateway, you could use a software gateway or even OPC UA server such as FTLinx Gateway.\n Besides the RA EtherNet/IP driver, there is a MIcroControllerDriver pictured below via FT Optix v1.3.0.280 (beta).  Notice it supports Micro800, MicroLogix1400, PLC  and SLC via FTOptic runtime on a PC.  For the picture below, I am running FT Optix via the FT Hub where FT Optix Design Studio is running in the cloud and I am only using a web browser on my PC.  This is a convenient way to try various version (or beta) w/o installing it locally on my PC.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I have some HMI screens in FactoryLink and I would like to convert the files to be able to open them from FactoryTalk View. How can I do it ? ### Assistant: Unfortunately, the only method I am aware of is the old fashioned, brute-force method of re-engineering each screen in the new system.   As part of a small team, we replaced a FactoryLink system with PlantPAx and ViewSE about 9 years ago and it was a manual process.\n We took the opportunity to modernize the controller applications and get the operational benefits out of PlantPAx by rewriting the entire application.  We used the PlantPAx engineering tools to reduce some of our development time on the controller side but the screen work was all manual.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: As alarms appear in the alarm summary banner I won't them to be sent to a printer line by line. Can anybody advise how this can be implemented or send me a link to a tutorial? ### Assistant: 3rd party tools can be used to print alarms.  I'm guessing every couple of minutes you'd check the FTAE alarm log for any new alarm events, add them to the queue.  When the queue is full, then you'd print the page.  Historically, there were 66 lines per page so maybe the queue is 66 alarms, and when the queue is full, then print 66 alarms on a page.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CompactLogix 5380 question. When I type the IP address of the PLC in Chrome a web server appears.  Is there a way to see tag values here? ### Assistant: Unfortunately, no\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CompactLogix 5380 question. I am creating an app using Python or C# and want to read and write tags using my app.  How can I do this?  Any suggestions?### Assistant: You need an EtherNet/IP protocol stack that specifically support vendor-specific services for R/W Logix5000 data.   You can purchase FactoryTalk Linx Gateway which includes a SDK library.   This would be the most optimized and secure way to talk to the Logix5000 controller as it can offer CIP Security, OPC UA security, IP Sec, FactoryTalk Security, FactoryTalk Audit, FactoryTalk Diagnostics, FactoryTalk Alarm and Events.  Rockwell Automation does provide free public documentation for those who want to build something from scratch\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix Runtime Clocks. Is there any direct tags/status words that you can use to monitor runtime in  the Kinetix CIP drives?  Specifically, the Kinetix 5700. Ideally, I am looking for: -Power on time (such as DC Bus charged, but servo not enabled) -Actual runtime (-Servo On/Enabled) I know I can just use the DC Bus and ServoActionStatus tags in Logix to monitor these conditions, but I am wondering if there is any dedicated runtime counters or clocks already built into the Kinetix/CIP tag structure that is already collecting this data. ### Assistant: You can use MSG instruction to access some of those Diagnostic attributes, you can also access them via the drive webpage and find the attribute list: 710 Control Power-up Time, 711 Cumulative Run Time, 712 Cumulative Energy Usage, 713 Cumulative Motor Revs, 714 Cumulative Main Power Cycles, 715 Cumulative Control Power Cycles, 716 Cumulative Control Power-up Time. The attributes ID are in decimal and in the MSG they must be converted to Hex. Go to the Rockwell Automation Knowledge base article QA63499. to find how to use MSG for this application. If you use dual axis drive, the axis 1 will have Instance 1 and axis 2 will have instance 3.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Logix designer Compare tool, AOI logics not opening. I cannot open AOI logic in compate tool. I clicked several times on it but not open. My both projects AOI protected with a security  key file with extention .sk, but I go to tools, security  section, select. Sk file and un protect project AOI in rs logix. Why I cannot open and see changes in the AOI logics? ### Assistant: Protected AOI can be compared, and double-clicking on the Logic icon should open the Ladder Content window at the top. If the SK.dat file is missing, it is indicated near the Routine name in the compared content, and clicking on the Logic icon still opens a window on the top, with some encryption information and timestamp. As you wrote, your logic has been unprotected, so the comparison should basically work like all other routines. I suggest to check the Compare Tool version, and try a Repair or just an update of the tool if a newer version is available (maybe it's an old version). About the other message you got about memory, it usually happens when trying to compare large arrays or very complex file. As you mentioned it happens during .pdf export, it may also be related to corrupt or old Compare Tool version.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Conversion from Beijer to FTView. I have to perform a conversion from E-Designer (Beijer) to FT View, it exist any tool that help with this conversion or is necessary do it from the beginning in FT View? ### Assistant: When recreating the application in FT View Studio, I find it helpful to take a screen capture of each screen in the original HMI screen  and inserting it into FT View GFX as "wallpaper".  The wallpaper is a BMP file that is locked in the GFX so that you can draw your new object over top of the old object thus using the wallpaper to get the size, position, color, font and etc. to exactly match the previous HMI.  For example, when drawing a new push button, you position the new button using the wall paper to get it located at the exact same pixel location as the button on the original HMI.  Basically you are tracing the new over top of the old.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 7.001 Firmware Update Not Flashing. I am trying to flash the firmware of a PowerFlex 525 from 5.001 to 7.001 without success.  I am using ControlFlash 15.07 with Windows 11.  I am able to see and pick the drive in ControlFlash, but it errors out at the end.  The message I receive is "ERROR: Update to target device failed.  Press View Log for more detailed information."  Has anyone else experienced this issue? ### Assistant: Please open the log file as it will provide information about why the flash was not successful.  If the firmware in the drive becomes corrupt, you might try flashing via USB.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-L83ES wipe or unlock safety Processor. I've got an upgrade on an existing CPU System problem is the customer has changed the safety Unlock password and doesn't know what it is, and I need to make edits in the safety software. So, the question I have is there a way to brute force the safety open or wipe the CPU so I can download the unlocked programme I have, I can't even Flash the CPU due to the safety being locked. Second to a new processor I've hit a brick wall. ### Assistant: Factory Reset. You can clear the program from memory on the 5570 controllers. On 5580 controllers, you can clear the program from memory and reset the controller to factory default settings.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communication Error When disconnect off in Armor start 284GS. I installed armor start 284GS with L84ES PLC. I found today some drives shows communication error. checked 16#0002 Resource Unavailable. then checked the armor start , disconnect switch to ON. then Communication found OK. What is logic behind this? is this normal working ? or anything need to configure to avoid this type of issue. ### Assistant: If you turn the Local Disconnect switch to OFF position, the main line supply power is removed from the internal VFD, so that the communication fault you're encountering is an expected behavior.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 - Phase loss. I want to ask if this setting “A557 phase loss detection” is parameter that can be used to detect phase loss on 3 phase motor . And if “phase loss treshold”  A576  is set good if default is 25% for induction motor . My power supply is 400Volt AC as for Europe , i was wondering if 25% phase loss treshold is good set for this kind of power supply , because american is 460 volt if iam correct. I just need it to do its job and detect the phase loss. I don't currently have a vfd to test it on, that's why I'm asking. ### Assistant: This parameter is used to monitor the output phases only. If an output is removed, there is a motor wiring issue or the voltage falls below the threshold the drive will trip on F021 Output Ph Loss. 25% of 400 is 100Volts so you would need to lose 300Volts on a phase to trip.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FactoryTalk Optix WebPresentationEngine. Currently, I am testing Optix on my laptop and wanted to access my runtime via web client on the same laptop that the runtime is running on.  I could not find any example and read through what I did find on the Optix support website.  I also looked on Rockwell's YouTube channel. Here is a screenshot of my current configuration.  When I type the IP address in, I get "This site can't be reached" message. What am I missing? Dynamic variables polling time: 0000:00:00.100, Protocol: https, IP Address: 127.0.0.1, Port: 8443. ### Assistant: If you click on "Advance" it should take you to the project. Otherwise you should be able to skip the warning for now by switching the protocol to "http" instead of "https".\n"}
{"text": "### Human: BootP Failure. I have a brand new 1756-L82E. I am using BootP Ver. 2.3.2.0. I am direct connected to the processor. I am unable to get the processor to take the IPAddress that I assign to it, and cannot disable the DHCP. The only message I get is "Unable to Service DHCP Request from 'Mac address'" Can someone help me figure out how to set the IPAddress please? ### Assistant: I really wish I could say I had a surefire method to consistently get this to work, but alas, every time I commission a machine I also will have to struggle with one device or another to get it to take an IP address and/or disable BootP/DHCP. Could try a newer version of the BootP utility I suppose. Looks like v3.06 is the latest. Could also try the "Ethernet IP Address Commissioning Tool". Different look and feel. Basically works the same way. This is what I have been using of late and I feel like I have the issue of devices not accepting the Disable BootP command less often than I used to. Reboot PC? Reboot PLC? Is your PC IP Address in the range that you are trying to set the L82E to? (Both 192.168.1.xxx, for example) Try disabling other ethernet adapters on your PC? Including WiFi and any virtual ethernet adapters. Do you have a printer cable you could use RSLinx and  USB driver instead?\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Scroll the message. I am using Factory Talk View Studio version 12. The message does not fit on the space I have. Is there any way to scroll the message from right to left or vice versa automatically to show the whole message? For example, when it's got the trigger, the message keeps passing to show it all. Is it clear? ### Assistant: Here are some ideas: 1. Using the existing FTVSE graphic object with variable data.   Rather than using a static message, insert a String variable where the String value comes from a String tag in a controller.  You can create logic in the controller to scroll your message through the String tag in the controller.  The HMI will display the value that it gets from the controller.  If the HMI display is updating at once a second, then the scrolling would be rather slow as you would not want the logic to shift the characters faster than the HMI can read them.   2. Rather than using the controller to shift the characters, you could write some VBA to shift the characters in the String variable with the VBA running on the HMI screen.  3. ActiveX control or .NET control.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Impact 1336 Drive. We have a few of these older Drives on some Roll Threader machines.  We would like to have the readout read the RPMs of the spindle speed.  Does anyone know how to change it? ### Assistant: If you want to view the speed via the HIM please follow these instructions. If not please provide more details as to where/what you are trying to read the values from.\n 1. Press any key from the status display (HIM). Choose Mode is shown.\n 2. Press INC or DEC to show Display if you only want to view the value of a parameter.\n 3. Press ENTER.\n 4. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the available files. You may choose the following file: Monitor\n 5. Press ENTER.\n 6. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the available groups. Motor status group will have speed feedback.\n 7. Press ENTER.\n 8. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the parameters for the group you chose. Parameter 81 Motor speed. Parameter 89 Motor Frequency. \n"}
{"text": "### Human: FTVSE Client PC - Specify Directory Issue. I have an issue with Network Distributed Station. When trying to change directory from local to network on Client PC, i get an error like this (see picture below). The Client PC is a mobile panel from KeBa KeTop155 with an Embedded Windows version. There are other clients in the network (regular PCs) and they are all connected and working fine. Some system info to clarify the situation:\n 1. FTVSE 12.00.00 Patch 00 on Server PC and FTVSE 12.00.00 Patch 76 on Client PC (version mismatch like this is not an issue for other clients),\n 2. Both in the same subnet (able to ping, visible in FactoryTalk Linx, visible in Specify Directory Utility, and possible to connect together and share files),\n 3. Firewall disabled on both devices,\n 4. Network Discovery enabled on both devices,\n 5. Win10 Pro on my Server PC and Win10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB on the T155 Panel.\n My guess is that there is something wrong with Windows Embedded version that blocks or disables the connection. Or perhaps some system capabilities were limited by the manufacturer.  Right now I don't know where to look or what else to try, which is why I came to you.  ### Assistant: Make sure you can Ping the FTDirectory (and other distributed components) by their host ID name.  FTView SE needs host id name resolution.  Usually there is a DNS server, otherwise you can use host files on each PC. I suggest to install the same patches on all computers of your network although you're not encountering issues on other clients, I've found this to be a good practice to avoid problems when trying to connect the client to the server. Another thing to check is the Network Location setting, if computers are in a Workgroup it should be set to Private.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Safety Produce Consume. Have a L72S (v30) and L330ERMS2 (V33) and want to know if it is acceptable to create produce/consume safety tags between them for a safety push button.  Do not see where you can connect a 5570 to a 5380 Safety controller. Do have Digital safety IO that could be used but not sure if commons between a 1734-OB8S and 5069-IB8S OR 5069-OBV8S and 1734-IB8S can be tied to common VDC power.  Drawings are unclear and seem to show isolated channels for some of the modules (1734-IB8S). ### Assistant: You can create a 1769-L33ERMS in the 1756-L72S project, in IO Configuration, instead the not found 5069-L330ERMS2, because the path to a producer controller doesn't check the catalog number of controller, only the route will be the same that the real controller. About the connection between a Safety Point IO to a Safety 5069 module, you can interconnect the modules using the same power supply for 1734-AENT or 1734-EP24DC, and the SA of 5069 controller or 5069-FPD. Connect the COM pins between them. In my opinion, the produced/consumed tags are a better solution.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PLC SCADA integtation easy testing or forcing. I am integrating both PLC and SCADA. I have a signal list and I am putting Jumper across XIC to active OTE in online program edits and seeing responses on SCADA. Putting jumper across XIC ( not IOs to force) taking me too much time to test the program  online. Is there any easy way to Force each tags. Tags are not from IOs. Many of them are Internal and Soft signals derived from programs or Bacnet or modbus. ### Assistant: Most SCADA systems will read the PLC data even when it is in Program mode. You could go to Program mode and toggle the bits in ladder using CTRL+T, or set them form the data table. Maybe you can disable your Bacnet or Modbus communications so that the data is not being updated over the network, then change the bits as described above. Only I/O tags can be forced. You could do a cross-reference to find the place where the XIC is set, and keep going back until you find the origin of the tag, and force that. The logic scan is where the XIC OTE (and other instructions are evaluated).  The Prog/Run keyswitch can be used globally for all logic in the controller.  Or you can be more granular and inhibit a program, task, routine, or rung.  Once the logic is inhibited, you can modify the tags directly w/o fighting with the logical scan where the logic would overwrite your data. The IO scan is used to update the IO-defined tags.  If you inhibit an IO module in the IO tree, then you can directly command the tags for that IO module.  If you have several IO modules under one (rack) adapter or bridge module... you can inhibit the rack or bridge module and then you can directly command those module.  If you desire a more granular approach... If you force the IO, you can overwrite an individual the IO tag value.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to check an AENTR Analog output module faulty or not. It's not generally voltage 0-10V  when forcing a value eg: 25000 from PLC. Only 0V. When I replaced this AO with another one, the new one worked and generated 7.7V. AENTR is fully green LED on. PLC device config. no error. How to diagnosis an AENTR Aanalog output module faulty or not? ### Assistant: I would start by going online with the controller and looking at the module in the IO tree.  if there is something wrong, the icon for module will indicate a fault and you can open that module properties to get more details. All the module status that you see in Logix Designer, can be gathered programmatically via GSV and/or MSG instruction  and then displayed for an operator on the HMI e.g. EntryStatus, FaultStatus, etc. Assuming the hardware is fine, then I'd look at the logic.  Specifically, I'd eliminate the logic and just command the outputs directly by their IO-defined tag.  This is what I call an "IO check-out" where I check every channel on every module.  I would have the AO wired to my multimeter where commanding the IO-defined tag would drive the AO and I could verify the value at the AO terminals via my multimeter.  You can bypass the AO logic by doing an online test edit where you eliminate the logic that is writing to the AO channel.  You can "test" the delete and then "untest" delete, thus cancelling the delete.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: What is the use of Program mode and Test mode over Run mode in rockwell  PLC. ### Assistant: Run mode is the normal mode of operation. Test mode is a version of Run mode. You can make online edits, Accept them, then go into Test mode and see if they work as expected. Then you have the choice to finalise and keep the new edits or to cancel them and revert back to the old version. In Program mode the code is NOT running. You can edit more easily than when you are in Run mode, and the changes are there in the processor without having to download. In Offline mode, you can edit freely and the changes need to be downloaded to the controller. \n"}
{"text": "### Human: PLC programming mode status to SCADA. I want to sent a high signal to SCADA when PLC is in programming mode.Somebody else made programs and I am commissioning now. There is a tag for CPU1 and CPU2 programmming mode in tag table. I did crpss reference and I cannot find where from it came. Also I have a redudent L75 PLC. When I turn the key on CPU and made program mode, I did not get program mode tag high to HMI. Its value is 0 and not getting high.why? ### Assistant: In Program mode the program does not run, so no values will change. Here, I have used a GSV to get the Status of the controller. When the controller is in Program Mode, as shown, the instructions don't run, so the values are as they were when it was last in Run mode. You haven't said what SCADA system you are using. If you are using FactoryTalk View SE then there are some tags you can read to get the status. They begin with @ and you can find a list in the documentation. You could look at the @Mode tag. If you are using a different SCADA package, check its documentation. You could use GSV instructions an ladder to get information about the Controller status. You are using a redundant processor, so you ought to be able to get information about each controller from the Redundancy object. So if if the Secondary is in Program mode you should be able to find out.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Poweflex 525 online changes. Is it possible change parameters in online mode when connected to online plc station ,while drives are running , without inerrupting them ? If yes will setting be saved in drive if power loss would occured ? or it should be done offline? parmeter c121 comm write mode is set as default - "Save"  on this setting parameter change should be written to eeprom right?, i have read also attention that repeated write of parameters can damage eeprom ,but if it is changed once it should be ok right? ### Assistant: The AOP is software that is installed on your PC... The AOP communicates directly with the "online" drive and/or it can save data to the offline project (on your PC).  Most the the parameters can be changed while online with the drive (assuming the drive is not running the motor).  Some parameter cannot be modified while the motor is running.  When C121  = 0, the parameters are saved, they are saved to EEPROM.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Does a Stratix 8000 GB Port Trunk line provide management without setup? I have a machine network that has been having very intermittent issues.  The original configuration was 4 Stratix 8000 switches set up in a ring configuration (not to be confused with DLR it is not set up that way) with the trunk line connecting to the giga ports.  Each of these switches branched off to various phoenix contact unmanaged switches via their fast ethernet ports and then to all the devices on the machine network.  Although the ring remains, 3 of the 4 stratix switches were changed out for unmanaged phoenix contact switches.  This network has been this way for a while now.  I was told by one of the responsibles for this machine they didn't believe any of the management functions were being used on the stratix's so that is why they just been replacing them with the phoenix switches on failure.  It doesn't SEEM like it outwardly causes an issue and I went online to the one remaining Stratix switch and couldn't see any of the management features being used. All this being said when I referred to the print of the network layout it referred to this "ring" as a "network managed ring circuit".  So I guess my question is do these Stratix switches provide some level of management through these giga ports without any additional setup?  There must be a reason for this ring configuration to be used. ### Assistant: Stratix managed switches by default (OOB) have spanning tree enabled (protecting against loops). As you mentioned you went online to the switch, I assume an express setup has been performed. This also enables and configures lots of other features in the background like spanning tree protection mechanisms, alarming, QoS, CIP management protocol, HTTP/HTTPS webpage management, IGMP multicast management, ... Spanning tree prevents loops and provides a single path of communication between devices by blocking the alternate port on the ring. When a link fails, the switch detects this and will open the alternate port to restore communication. It is advised to monitor (manage) the network so that when a network failure happens, you are alerted about it and know you need to fix it. When the network is not being monitored, you will not know about it until a second fault occurs and production stops anyway, defeating  the purpose of using a ring topology (it only buys some time). Adding unmanaged switches to a ring can result in unexpected behavior as they do not support any loop prevention protocol, like in this case spanning tree. They will not notify the other switches on what path to open/close when connection faults occur, nor do they provide any status information. There are many reasons why a managed switch could be beneficial, like diagnostics & troubleshooting (it helps you find the reason of the intermittent connections issues, shows status of ports, ...), loop prevention, security, .... Stratix managed switches can also be integrated into Logix controllers to provide additional information. This can also be monitored via faceplates on an HMI running FTView.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Panelview Plus 7 Performance series A x Internet Explorer Version. I am trying to visualize my cameras on HMI but I need at least Internet Explorer version 11 installed on HMI. My HMI is a Panelview Plus 7 Performance Series A, which is the internet explorer installed on panel view? it is possible to upgrade the internet explorer for version 11 or install edge on it? ### Assistant: On Panelview,  Plus 7 Performance series A it'll never going to work even using ActiveX ME Web browser, because the internet explorer should be at least version 11, Microsoft Edge or Chrome. Panelview Plus 7 Performance series A is a windows CE embedded, very overridden working on Internet Explorer 6. That is one of the reasons it has a very bad performance. I would recommend you to go to an Panel windows IT embedded, can be Panelview Plus 7 performance series B or another industrial PC from any other brand. It will work fine.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FT Optix Databases. Is there a way to call and execute store procedures from Database within Optix? For instance, I would like to execute a stored procedure with a click of a button. ### Assistant:  Great question. It's important to know that the default embedded database in Optix is SQLite. I'm not sure if stored procedures are possible with that, but the other option is ODBC. As for the ability to execute them from Optix, yes it is technically possible. However, there is no specific native object from within Optix Studio to do this. I believe that is on the list for the future. Currently, to do this you would need to add a runtime NetLogic and write your own C# code to interact with the database and do things like stored procedure calls. It could, of course, still be linked up to a button in the UI, but the C# backend is the only option to handle these type of advanced operations.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I want to migrate from FactoryLink to FactoryTalk View. I have some HMI screens in FactoryLink and I would like to convert the files to be able to open them from FactoryTalk View. How can I do it ? ### Assistant: Unfortunately, the only method I am aware of is the old fashioned, brute-force method of re-engineering each screen in the new system.   As part of a small team, we replaced a FactoryLink system with PlantPAx and ViewSE about 9 years ago and it was a manual process.  We took the opportunity to modernize the controller applications and get the operational benefits out of PlantPAx by rewriting the entire application.  We used the PlantPAx engineering tools to reduce some of our development time on the controller side but the screen work was all manual.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Optix - How to replicate Function of a Global Object? I have been playing around with "Alias" in Optix and I think I can make that work for my "Base Objects", but I am curious if there is a better way, maybe something with Variables? My Global objects have global definitions, and I am able to do things like assign a single variable to identify, say, an axis number.  My axis is generally pulling information from multiple places and interacting with control tags in a specific group. Many of these tags have a similar layout but when you add in the ones that are outside of the standard it starts to make configuration annoying. Except they are always Identified by a common number format.  Axis 1 will always have a "1" in the tags used, no matter the formatting of the tag. So, I really just need to be able to assign a variable, much like I do in FTStudio. Where "#1" is assigned a Value of 3 in the global definitions of each instance of the Object. I feel like we need a whole "This FTStudio concept is done this way in FTOptix" video series.  ### Assistant: Aliases are a great way to create reusable content within FactoryTalk Optix, especially when you have a single source like a predefined Optix model object or Logix structure. Another capability which can be useful in the case of a variable structure like your axis example is to use a formatted dynamic link.  This capability allows you to format portions of your tag reference as a variable such as the axis number.  You can then bind the variable to a source to pass in the axis number at runtime.  In the example below, {n} is a variable representing the axis number. There are several ways to pass in the axis variable as a source at runtime such as binding it to a spin box value or list box selected item value used to specify the axis to view.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70. Migrating from 20-COMM-D to 20-COMM-E. Retaining original VFD's. I have an MCC full of PowerFlex 70s that I need to cut over to Ethernet. I need to retain the existing drives. Does anybody have any experience, how-to's, or input as how to proceed. Stratix 5700's in place, cables pulled. Just need to swap the comms modules and make them work. ### Assistant: I would suggest making sure the ethernet switch is configured prior to attempting the switchover. I feel like I fight them (Stratix5700) a lot during initial commissioning.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5100, disconnect encoder without fault. I would like to know if it is possible, by ethernet ip, to disable the kinetix 5100 drive, it is to be able to disconnect the encoder (through an ATI tool changer), so that, while it is energized, to be able to make the change, and it does not cause an non-recoverable fault, since the way I know to reset the non-recoverable fault is to power cycle or reset the module, and it takes a long time. ### Assistant: I cannot find any documentation to suggest the encoder is RIUP (Removeable or Insertion while Under Power).  This can be interpreted as the encoder connection was not designed/tested nor supported for RIUP.  If the Kinetix is power but the CIP axis is disabled (open loop), I believe it is still reading the encoder position and it would register an encoder fault.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: About the Error Code 16#0013 and 16#0015 in EtherNet/IP Socket Interface. When using the PLC  1756-L73 with 1756-EN2T trying to conmmunicat with PC by a  TCP connecting as AB EtherNet/IP Socket Interface EtherNet/IP Socket Interface   ENET-AT002E-EN-P, I have succeed in Socket Creating and got the retunred Instance, but when trying to OpenConnection by MSG OpenCOnnection, the MSG show an error code 16#0013  it seems to be a problem in configuration of the source length, however I tired every possible lenth continuously and the error code changes between 16#0013 and 16#0015 as in  the document  ENET-AT002E-EN-P there shall be an airticle abou this issue called Article 1756-EN2T, 1756-EWEB sockets error 16#0020, howevery it is not found in the website.  ### Assistant: You need to add 16 to the length of the actual string you are sending. Here is an example from a project of mine. You mention that you've already got the Instance number returned by the Create Socket instruction, as shown in the MOV instruction below.\n 1. The text being sent is in Write_Data_Out, which is a UDT that includes a 480-character string called .Buffer.\n 2. Get the length of the actual text in .Buffer (only 214 characters in my example) and add 16. Store the result in the .LEN of the MSG tag\n 3. Then execute the MSG instruction.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RSNetWorx ControlNet Software. I've observed that all the I/O IF16H and OF8H installed on 1 backplane rack lost their hart parameters. Upon download the back up program the control module properties shows the code 16#0304 wich indicate that the module is not configured to send scheduled data.To use the RSNetWorx software is it required to purchase  the subscription to allow donwload from the website? ### Assistant: When the ControlNet was scheduled, it generated a Keeper Signature and a Scanner Signature.  The Keeper Signature was injected the online Keeper capable devices e.g. 1756-CNB, 1756-CN2, etc.  The Scanner Signature was injected into your online CLX L72 processor.  After successfully scheduling ControlNet, you must immediately upload from the CLX controller to your PC because the online controller has the (injected) Scanner Signature.  If you do not upload after scheduling, then your offline ACD does not have the (injected) Scanner Signature and downing that ACD (without the Scanner key) will break your ControlNet connections.  If you upload after scheduling, then you can download without breaking the scheduled connections.  Once the Scanner Signature is captured in the offline file, you can change anything in that file and you will not break the scheduled ControlNet connections (unless you modify the ControlNet connections e.g. path, RPI, tag size). If you export your ACD file to a L5k or L5x and look at the ControlNet card, you will see the Scanner signature.  This Scanner signature is not visible in the RSLogix5000 software, but it is generated and displayed in RSNetworx.  If you don't upload the CLX after scheduling, then the ACD file on your PC will have the wrong Scanner Signature... By default it will be 16#0000_0000..  The Scanner Signature in the CLX controller (shown below via the L5k export) must match the Scanner Signature that was registered in the Active Keeper.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700s Phase II - Disable Motion Control. We have a Powerflex 700s phase II firmware 4.002, but the enconder card is burned. We want to disable it to use the Drive wihout motion control. We try some configurations found it in the web, but the parameters mentioned are different of the parameters that we have in the Drive.  When we start it from the HIM, the Drive stop immediatly but we don't have  any failure. We changes the parameters: 222 - Sensorless [Mtr Fdbk Sel Pri], 223 - Motor Sim [Mtr Fdbk Sel Alt], 485 - V/Hz  [Motor Control Mode]. We don't have any failure before we try to start the Drive. Any sugestion or Do you know if is it posible to use it whitout motion control? ### Assistant: Parameter 677 stop owner should indicate where the stop command is coming from. This should help in tackling this issue. Also you can check bit 30-28 in Parameter 152 [Applied LogicCmd] to determine how the Speed Reference Select Inputs has been set to the drive. Parameter 27/28 will need to be checked along with Parameter 10/12.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How force AOI local tags. For testing and commissioning, I have to force many AOI local tags. How to do it. There any many bit level XIC in the AOI instant and each to be toggled permanently to start AHU fan. ### Assistant: If the local tags are exposed as external access, then you can toggle them on the HMI via FTLiveData (FTLinx), or OPC. Besides the HMI or traditional OPC Client, you can use OPC or RTD or DDE to an Excel sheet. PlantPAx Online Config Tool is an Excel sheet with a VBA OPC Client which allow you to bulk modify and write tag values to the online controller.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: View Designer issue. I have a question.  Now I want to convert Panel Builder 32 program to View Designer. I have one issue regarding button settings: "handshake" tag exists in Panel Builder 32 but not in View Designer. Where to assign the "handshake" tag in View Designer? ### Assistant: Newer HMI software, such as View Designer and FT Optix, do not have this handshaking option. Older software, such as Panel Builder 32 and FT View ME, do have this option. I'm pretty confident the reason for this has to do with communications between the HMI and PLC. The older software were designed for systems that used some form of serial or early Ethernet communications. Thus, the connections between the HMI device and the PLC data were somewhat asynchronous or less 'real-time'. I believe to ensure that the changed value actually was written to the PLC, the handshake feature was used to keep the value written from the HMI active until the PLC confirms the change. The newer software were written based on modern hardware and modern communications, which are orders of magnitude faster and more stable. Thus, the connection of data between PLC and HMI is more real-time and feedback is kind of built in to the cyclic communications. The handshake feature doesn't exist anymore because it isn't necessary or valuable. Perhaps I'm totally wrong, but to me it is the most logical conclusion. The button touch on a PV5000 (with View Designer software) writes a new value to the PLC tag immediately and can read that tag value back an instant later to ensure that the data transfer completed. If there is an issue with the connection to the PLC tag, the HMI runtime actually notifies you of the error with a red X and an error dialog. The handshaking is built-in, so to speak. You don't need the handshake anymore. Maybe you have to make some changes in your PLC code to accommodate the new HMI. Every new project I have done with modern PLC and HMI does not use handshaking or separate .Value and .Indicator tags. There is just one tag tied to the writing element of the HMI and this works just fine. To implement the handshaking feature with View Designer would take some creativity and I don't think it is worth the effort. It would be easier to change the PLC code to remove the handshake requirement.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: When I type the IP address of the PLC in Chrome a web server appears.  Is there a way to see tag values here? ### Assistant: No\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I am creating an app using Python or C# and want to read and write tags using my app.  How can I do this?  Any suggestions? ### Assistant: ou need an EtherNet/IP protocol stack that specifically support vendor-specific services for R/W Logix5000 data.   You can purchase FactoryTalk Linx Gateway which includes a SDK library.   This would be the most optimized and secure way to talk to the Logix5000 controller as it can offer CIP Security, OPC UA security, IP Sec, FactoryTalk Security, FactoryTalk Audit, FactoryTalk Diagnostics, FactoryTalk Alarm and Events.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ActiveX Gauges and Instrumentation. I was wondering if there is an ActiveX instrumentation package provided by Rockwell, if so, where can I find this? If not is there a recommended 3rd party software that is reputable.   I am running FactoryTalk View SE vs.11. ### Assistant: ActiveX objects are software components supplied by products independent from FactoryTalk View, such as Microsoft Office, Visual Basic, and many other third-party applications.  ActiveX needs to be downloaded separately.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: View Designer issue. How can I create internal HMI tag in View Deisinger. ### Assistant: I don't believe it is possible to create an internal HMI tag in View Designer. This software is entirely different than FT View ME/SE, so some of the features you may be accustomed to don't necessarily exist here. Not yet, at least.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: View Designer issue. How can I create a button (The function is for creating a new user and password) ### Assistant: I also don't believe you can create a new user and password using a button in the runtime. I don't see a way to do this. The users must be configured in View Designer before building the runtime. You can use a button to perform login and logout, however.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: View Designer issue. Does View Designer is built with VBA, Macro function or not? ### Assistant: Regarding your last point, there is no way to create macros or custom VBA scripts to augment your application, as with FT View SE. The View Designer software is more modern than FT View ME/SE, but it is still basic software that does not include a lot of features for customization. If you need this type of customization, maybe FT Optix would be a better fit for you.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Running a Kinetix5700 drive on 120V AC.  am new to the community.  I teach at The Ohio State University and am using a PLC workstation with an integrated Kinetix 5700 drive.  The drive has been wired to 120V AC for power instead of 240V. I have been told that to use the K5700 with 120 AC there is a specific procedure/code that allows the 5700 to use 120V, but I haven't been given the procedure or code.  Does anyone know what the procedure is? ### Assistant: You are right for demonstration purpose we have a "Demo Mode" that can be enable. But we do not provide those details on Social media. If the Kinetix module that you interested in operating in Demo Mode is a part of a Rockwell Demo Box/Unit, the unit comes with all needed software to be able to operate the module in Demo Mode. If the accompanying software that is included with the Demo Box/Unit is lost or misplaced please contact your Rockwell distributor that provided the Demo Unit to you. So please contact your local Rockwell Automation office.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FTAC Users, local directory. We want to grant access to tech for them to only read the logic (Studio 5K) and not to edit. We crate a windows acc just for them and another for the administrator. On FactoryTalk Administration Consoles, local directory, we create the Maintenance user group with read rights only, and as users: the Maintenance windows acc and the administrator windows acc. Maintenance windows acc was assigned to the Maintenance user group while the administrator windows acc to the Administrator & Windows administrator user groups. On Local (this computer)/security, the "All user" users was deleted and the administrator windows acc was added. The same for the policies and networks and devices. After rebooting the system (Windows Pro10), the read only on Maintenance acc works but also on the administrator acc. Both accounts can't edit the logics. How can we make the administrator acc to be able to edit the logic and keep the Maintenance acc on read only? ### Assistant: Check to make sure that the user is not a member of any groups that may have Deny checked for permissions. Deny permissions have priority over Allow permissions, so if a user is a member of multiple groups, one of the groups may have some security permissions that are checked as Deny that are being inherited at the user level. To check inherited permissions, make sure that the specific user that is having issues is in or added to the Users folder in FactoryTalk Security, and use the Effective Permissions tab in the Security Settings window. This should show you what actual permissions are being inherited by the specific user.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Removall Flash Player. I have the RSLinx Classic 4.21.00 CPR 9 SR 12.0 software installed on some equipment, I was asked to uninstall the Flash Player from the equipment, but the software is dependent on Flash Player. I would like to check if the software has an upgrade or remain with the same version, just uninstall the Flash Player without the application stopping working. ### Assistant: The Adobe Flash Player is used for viewing multimedia contents by RSLogix 5000/Studio 5000 Online Books. If Adobe Flash Player is uninstalled, it will prevent user from viewing those but will not effect the software running.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: myRockwell Automation not loading. I'm trying to get to my +Learning account but when I log into Rockwell Automation all I get is a loading screen.  It will sit on the attached image with the red circle rotating for hours.  Do I need to clear my cookies or something? ### Assistant: Do you have any AdBlockers enabled or pop-ups disabled in you browser? Try different browser. The platform is picky like that (and the lead in workflow will annoy you after a while) \n"}
{"text": "### Human: Is there any easy way to move all coils one step back and keep NO contact in the same place. Total 547 rugs. Each contsins an NO contact and a coil. I want to move all coils one step back and keep NO contact same place.Is there any easy way to make it fast other that cut paste each rugs coil? Rtu register not have 10th bit address.so all coils move one step back.I mean coil with 10th bit delete and place coil with 11th bit in place of deleted one and so on.### Assistant: Many years ago I used to generate PLC5 ladder from a database into text files which I'd then import into RSLogix software for download. If this functionality is still available, you could possibly export your ladder as text, manipulate it as required, then import again. Excel may be the easiest tool for the manipulation if you can break each rung up, adjust the relevant part (the address after the OTE instruction?) and reconstitute it again.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connected Components Workbench. Is there a reason that CCW version 21 takes 5 and a half minutes to open? All of the other Rockwell software on the same computer opens normally. ### Assistant: Does the delay happen at opening the CCW from its icon, or at opening a CCW project? CCW launching delays might be related with big projects and computer resources. I tried in my virtual machine (not lots of resources , but only CCW V21.01 software installed) and it has opened in 30 seconds. If it isn't the case, you can check the possible cause in Windows Events at launching it. Or in Task Manager. May be a dependency of a service that spends to launch.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Instruction like BSL. I'm working on a project on Studio 5000, Logix Designer version 32. I'm looking for an instruction that allow me to shift an integer through an array one integer at time. ### Assistant: It sounds like you want the FIFO Load and Unload, or LIFO Load and Unload instructions: FFL, FFU, LFL, LFU.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to compare two projects AOI automatically or easy way to understand changes? ### Assistant: Compare & Merge tool.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to compare online and offline project changes? How to compare onlinevproject and offline project. Today, I was online with PLC until lunchtime. After wgwn I try to online, I got a poup message  to upload/download  project. There is a change in online and offline project. How to know what changes or which routine or rung got changed before upload or download. ### Assistant: Upload a copy from the controller and save it, then use the Logix Designer Compare Tool. In the Compare Tool there also appears to be a Logix Definition Compare, which I think compares AOI definitions within the projects.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Transaction Manager V13.10 String data issue. last week FTTM V13.10 installed and tested with 1756-L71  PLC V24. I am able to write data from PLC to SQL table. I am trying to read data from SQL table using stored procedures method. Compare string from PLC tag with SQL table. When configure string instead of PLC's tag, able to read data from SQL to PLC. When i use PLC string tag, no data. ### Assistant: Regarding the PLC string tag no data reading from SQL via FTTM transaction, it should be caused  by that the .LEN field of string tag does not automatically get updated while writing the CLX STRING data type via FTTM. To workaround this shortcoming, either Define an additional data item in FTTM for the string_tag.LEN field, and output the length value from the database stored procedure as well, or Program additional ladder logic to update the string_tag.LEN field when the .DATA is written. Hope it will be working for you. By the way, it seems your account has not RA TechConnect entitlement. It is appreciated you may contact your local RA distributor or sales office to explore the TechConnect support contract in order to be entitled for RA TechSupport.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PanelView Plus 6 1000. My client received equipment from which he is supposed to upload a visualization, make a small correction and then download visualization. He received a PanelView Plus 6 in version 3.001. However, Rockwell provides only version 5.0. Do you have any ideas what to do with this? ### Assistant: PanelView Plus 6 1000 with an EDS frn 3.001 is really a PanelView Plus 6 rev 6.00-6.10-7.00-8.00-8.10-8.20. Because the first firmwares of this product use the same EDS file. This panel can be upgraded up to rev12.00. You can check the current revision when the application is stopped, in Terminal Settings>System Information>About FactoryTalk View ME Station\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Problem with touch screen calibration 2711P-T15C22D9P. First step: Terminal Settings, then choose Input Devices>touch screen>Calibration. Second Step: Carefully press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. The problem is that i don't have a message that calibration is complete. All the time the target moves around the screen. When the calibration is complete, a message appears to indicate the measurement of new calibration settings. Right now we use USB mouse to navigate through the interface.  ### Assistant: It might be a hardware issue or a firmware issue. To be sure, you can try to flash the panel with the desired version of firmware. If problem reproduces after that, there might be several touch cells damaged. If not, the new firmware image has corrected a corrupted dll library.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Micro850 with Keyence IV2 TCP/IP. I'm triying to conect a keyence iv2 via TCP /IP to a micro850 but i didnt find a way to connect or a example with other 3rd party device, is posible connect micro800 with a 3rd party devices because just find connection with AB PLC 7 HMI. ### Assistant: Setting up a class 1 connection will depend on your Micro850 model. If you have a 2080-LC50E, you are good to go with a  generic profile. If instead you have a 2080-LC50, you can only do class 3 messaging.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I have some HMI screens that I did in CCW and I did the PLC program in RSLogix 500 Pro, how can I do it if I want to simulate everything together? ### Assistant: RSLogix 500 Emulate can communicate with a panel thru the virtual DF1 serial port. CCW doesn't provide a Test Application feature for PanelView 800. So, it is not possible to test together.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Loop Detected Error in EN2TR Module. We have rockwell dcs with L75 controller and EN2TR. In one of the network the EN2TR module went to fault with error code as Loop Detected. Beacon time out and interval went to huge number outside the range. Anyone faced this issue? ### Assistant: Loop problems in DLR networks might be solved declaring a second Supervisor in the network. With 2 supervisors, one be the active supervisor and the other the backup supervisor (selecting which is the active, can be done with the precedence number, the highest wins).\n"}
{"text": "### Human: In Micro 850, What is a purpose of the green tags? _IO_Xx_ST_00 and _IO_Xx_CO_00 ### Assistant: _IO_Xx_ST_yy represents Global Variables for Analog input status. Analog input status values can be read from Global Variables IO_Xx_ST_yy. Where "x" represents the expansion slot number 1...4, and "yy" represents the status word number 00...02. Individual bits within a status word can be read by appending a .zz to the Global Variable name, where "zz" is the bit number 00...15. _IO_Xx_CO_00 represents Global Variables for Control bit states.  Control bit states can be written to Global Variable _IO_Xx_CO_00.zz, where "x" represents the expansion slot number 1…4 and "zz" represents the bit number 00…12.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PLC Firmware Revision Compatibility Issue. I'm facing an issue while trying to go online with a PLC. The firmware revision of the controller is 34.011, but the offline project I have is showing a firmware revision of 33.xx. Due to this mismatch, I'm unable to establish a connection. I'm relatively new to this company and recently learned that the program on my computer may have been modified by a contractor company, which might explain the version difference. I suspect they may have used a higher version of RsLogix when making the changes. I'm looking for guidance on how to proceed in this situation. Is there a way to update the offline project's firmware revision to match the controller's firmware revision? Or is there another solution to resolve this compatibility issue? ### Assistant: If you can't install v34 of Logix Designer then you cannot go online with the controller without wiping the project from the PLC, because you will have to change the firmware which will always wipe out the current project. If you can install v34 of Logix Designer, then the solution is simple, install it, upload the program. You can update the offline project file's firmware revision, but you need to have v34 installed. If you do, then go to controller properties and select "Change Controller" in the General tab. Change only the firmware revision, it will still ask you to upload when you try to connect though, so if you get v34 installed you might as well just upload the current project file from the PLC and ignore your offline file.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Messaging in Studio. Is anyone aware of a CIP document that lists your parameter fields shown above (Service Code, Class, etc.) and what the numbers correspond to? ### Assistant: There are two places: 1. The Rockwell knowledgebase has many of these outlined for various use cases and products: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/748424. 2. The CIP specification (published by ODVA) lists standard class codes and the services each class supports.  Rockwell products make extensive use of the standard spec but any vendor can adapt the spec for their own specific use cases.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I have a servo in one machine connected to a AB PLC. and i want to make that servo as master servo and synchronize the two other servos which are present in another machine with different AB PLC as slave WRT to the master servo from first machine. so how i can transfer the axis data from one PLC to another PLC as i want to use MAG instruction to build electronic gearing?  ### Assistant: Option 1: in the Master machine you can produce this axis over ethernet IP (supported starting Logix v32).  them you can creat a virtual axis in the remote machine (slave) that consume the data from the Axis produced in the master machine. Then depending of your need you can Gear, Cam any of the remote machine to the Virtual slave that is sync to your master axis on the master machine.  If your application is bellow V32, you will have to use a CIP sync AOI (much more complex), at this stage please engage a Rockwell Automation support.\n Option 2: Buy a CIP motion encoder , and install it on the Master Machine, this encoder will be connected on the Network and processor of the remote (slave)Machine. This encoder will be seen as a real CIP Motion axis in the remote Machine, you can them use this axis as a master for the other axis on this remote machine. Them you just have to creat a PCAM , MAG..etc between this encoder and the axis that you need to synchronise on this slave machine.\n The Option 2 is the easiest, but require some investment. But do not require modification of the code of the master machine. The Option 1 is the most complex to implement, even more if you have a Logix version bellow V32 and you don't want to upgrade to V32... without support I will not recommend this one.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FT View Client edition. I am wondering if there is a key/script in FT View Release number 13.00.00 (CPR 9 SR 13) that helps Client/Operator finding a tag in all screens. ### Assistant: The Find/Replace, Cross reference (You can find them from studio toolbar) can help finding tags on Graphic displays and other components at Design time. Runtime search function which can search tags runtime displays will be available on FTView SE next release v14.00.00.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FTview10.0 SE. On a button I can "Run command" with the parameter "Language en-US" (or some other language) - and then the language is activated. How do I run this command from VBA? ### Assistant: ou may use the following VBA script: ExecuteCommand  "Language en-US"\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ONS automatically reseting bit, It is energized green color. why? ### Assistant: If you cross-reference the ONS bit, is it used elsewhere?  The ONS will highlight green once it has executed and stored the memory bit. Otherwise would could insert some diagnostic latches or counters on each branch to catch a possible nuisance condition.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: OPTIX 1.2.0.263 - well much testing has been done before posting this report of what i suspect is a possible bug. Please check the Trending operation with 6 or so pens , with the function FOLLOWING set to FALSE. Then go to application , select your trend page. You will note the Trend pens start from the center of the page , this is fine and im happy. Now grab the trend and move it back in time a few times , then wait a few seconds ( depends on your polling update time ) but here , the FOLLOWING function seems to be set as True . Once i have disturbed the trend chart back in time for veiwing , the chart continuously updates back to the far right of the screen , inhibiting you from reading the previous chart values.  To prove there is an issue , I created a dynamic link with a check box for the Following function and placed it on the trend page. Again, first use , all is well , but 2nd use etc it fails to observe the functions command.  This issue i found many days ago. Anyone else see this ? ### Assistant: Yes, I have seen this. I assumed the FOLLOWING property to be essentially a pause command. It does seem that manipulating the trend display overrides this function after a brief delay. This could be intentional and just not documented well or perhaps it is a bug. Nevertheless, I concur with you that it ideally should not be this way. There should be the ability to pause the trend and manipulate its view indefinitely.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I want to do a backup of a Factory Talk View SE network distributed application V7 project, to later move it to a newer server with the V13 application. I planned to use the Distributed Application Manager tool to backup the application, but I can't find it in the old server or in the FT view SE 7 installation I have. Where can I find the Distributed Application Manager tool installation for V7 ? ### Assistant: I don't believe it existed back in that version.  There was an HMI backup and Restore utility under the View Tools that gives you the capability of backing up a running HMI application.  You can also back of the FTD but I believe you have to manually recreate the data shortcuts back in that version.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can I replace an 1769 L36-ERM with an L36-ERMS?  Other than some additional memory, the specs appear the same. ### Assistant: Sure you can replace a 1769 L36-ERM with an ERMS no problem. There is extra Memory for the safety part, ... for the rest they looks the same (power is the same, supported module is the same...etc) You will have to change the controller in the application code.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: When I'm browsing a kinda long routine, Is there a way to know which UDTs/DataTypes are in a specific routine? You can get some info if you export and import routine, it will show you datatypes and stuff, but can you somehow get info without import/export? ### Assistant: Have you tried to right click on the tag and select Cross References from the pop up menu ? if shows many details about your tag.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using AOIs in w/FTLogix Echo and Studio 5000 question. I have recently started testing my 5580 PLC logic using FTLogix Echo. I have some AOI logic that was previously developed by the client that gave us the go-by logic. My question is: Are AOIs emulated with FTLogix? What I noticed is that I couldn't get any values that were supposed to be written internally by the AOI logic to work, but if I tied those parameters to external variables and moved those around, THEN the logic would function. Say for example, I had some logic that would look at a 3-state switch and had an internal parameter called 3_switch. If I tried to write to that parameter (AOItest.3_switch) either with logic or by just clicking on the parameter and entering a value, I couldn't change the value. But, if I change the parameter to "required" in the Instruction Definitions and make a new external tag that is assigned to that parameter, the value will change when I change values in the newly created tag (newtag-->AOItest.3_switch). I just need to know if this is something I just need to deal with in testing or do I need to modify the AOIs/logic permanently. ### Assistant: I've been using Echo quite a bit recently.  Where I used to jump immediately to the controller on my desk, I prefer the speed and convenience of testing with Echo. Echo does indeed support add-on instructions.  And you should be able to feed (not required) input values into the add-on tag structure. When you feed data into the instruction through a required input parameter via an external tag as you suggest, that data is copied into the AOI tag structure immediately before executing the add-on logic.  (If it's an in/out parameter, the data isn't copied... the actual external tag is used directly by the addon.) In my experience, things like this tend to explained by something not-so-obvious.  For example: 1. Logic in the enable-in-false routine changes the value, 2. Logic in a separate task changes the value. Or even something as silly as a typo such that the data is fed into a tag structure that is not the same add-on tag as on the instruction faceplate.\n"}
{"text": "### Human:  OPTIX - Where in the PC is the Project Databases stored. Does anyone know where the DB's are stored in the PC running the runtime ? - I thought it would be project folder related , but it seems thats not the case as i have managed to corrupt a DB once or twice experimenting with SQL queries , and when you open a previously saved / older project, the problem of the DB seems to still exist. Id like to copy it and drop it back into the correct place rather than rebuild from an error. ### Assistant: Assuming we are talking about an embedded database (DataStore), with the DataStore's "In memory" configuration value set to false, Optix will create an .sqlite database file with the DataStore's "Filename" configuration value and place it in the Windows user's AppData directory.  If you don't have a "Filename" configured, Optix will create a file with some guid-looking filename.  Example path shown below, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Rockwell Automation\FactoryTalk Optix\Emulator\Projects\{project name}\ApplicationFiles\filename.sqlite. I would also recommend doing an internet search for a DB browser for SQLite.  Makes it easy to see the contents of this embedded database.  Just don't have it, or try to open when running Optix.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Open Popup using NetLogic in FTOptix? I am trying to open a popup based on a variables value at runtime. Although, I am having trouble trying to bring this functionality to the project. I can't seem to find any documentations that relates to opening popups/windows using NetLogic. I also tried playing around with MessageBox.Show() and passed in my popup through this, but no luck. Is this something that would have to be pieced together with different assemblies and references outside of Optix prebuilt library? Or am I missing something within the documentation that could point me in the right direction? ### Assistant: You should be able to do this using the .OpenDialog() method. In the Template Libraries, you can add the Login form to your project, which will bring in a NetLogic called 'LoginButtonLogic'. If you open it, you'll find a good example of how a popup dialog is called using this method. Hopefully that gives you enough ammunition.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FTview SE 10.0: Global object with text as parameter - how to handle languages? I have a certain button functionality where a number of buttons share the same behavior but based on specific bits. I can make a global object where these bits are passed as parameter values. BUT - the button text should also be a parameter value. How is that done? And how does that then work with different languages?  ### Assistant: I have made a solution where the action of the button is handled by a VBA-routine. Here the text is taken from a "label database" where I have the label in different languages. As this solution is consistent with what I use in iFix and WinCC I chose to do it this way - despite a maybe more elegant FTview solution - where the language would have to be handled anyway.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 Increment /Decrement Speed using 0-10V. Is it possible to increment the PF755 speed in fixed amount using a 0-10V or -10V to 10V i.e if the drive receives 10V it will increment the speed by 2Hz and if it receives -10V the speed will decrement by 2Hz . I know it is possible using DI assignment but PF755 has only one input and that input is assigned to Run and dont have a seprate I/O card . Also since it is standalone VFD control over ethernet is not possible. We have a spring return Selector Switch which if turned in one Direction speed should increment by 2Hz and if it turned to another it should decrease by 2Hz. Can i connect a analog input to the drive through this such that drive receives +/-10V and accordingly increment/decrement speed by 2Hz ### Assistant: As pointed out on your initial post, the implementation of that application requirement would be possible configuring the MOP  (Motor Operated Potentiometer) feature of the PowerFlex 755 with the help of 2 digital inputs. In the scenario presented, it looks like there are not spare inputs available to be used, so the straight forward implementation of the MOP feature will not be possible. To my knowledge, based on the MOP block diagram below, there is no indication that the  switching of a +/- 10V analogue input will be triggering the 2Hz increase or decrease sought after on this application.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FTview SE 10.0: How to display (and edit) a different language than the default? I have two languages in my installation. I design in English - but as I sometimes just copy a text box and change the text - then I also need to change the second language. How do I switch the display language in my display editor? ### Assistant: If you are using FTView v10.0, there is a feature enabling you to change the application language to modify/edit the text strings on the graphic display. Click the 'Change Application Language' icon on the toolbar, without having to close the application and then re-open it with another language.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I have a USB barcode scanner plugged into a PanelView Plus 7 Series B. With the CE Panelview's we had a custom ActiveX that would write the scanner data directly into a tag without opening the keyboard of a string Input Enable. This ActiveX will not work on the Series B PanelViews. I was hoping that I could just use an ActiveX Macro 10 to move the data, but so far not working. I am not sure of the complete path of the PV USB port. Has anyone done this? ### Assistant: I have gone a different route where I have setup the scanner to send F1 and have made a Key Assignment to the String Input Enable to open with F1. I have to scan the barcode once to open the keyboard and then scan again to fill the data. I am thinking that Zebra or Honeywell can make me a custom barcode will configure the scanner to do both with only 1 trigger.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Copy batch files to windows IOT on the panelview plus 7 serie B. I tried to copy the .bat files that i normally used to back up some files on the pendrive, using ME program launcher. Now with this new serie B is working under windows IOT core. Is not allowing me to copy the files. ### Assistant: you just need to connect usb mouse to HMI you will be able to use your right button to copy and past files\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I have an application I'll be receiving where we will be using a Kinetix 5700 drive system to control stack crowders for a blank destacking application.  My issue is we don't have good control over the stack location.  I was wondering if there was a way for the Kinetix drive to "find" the stack location and perform its location based off its "learned" location.  I'm envisioning that when the stack is loaded, the crowders would advance with low torque toward the stack.  When the drive senses a jump in current, it would record the location and base its crowding operation off that location.   ### Assistant: What you try to do should be possible, this will require some code in your Logix controller, and can be challenging. You also could use the VTS to do this (virtual Torque Sensor). There is also a very common way to locate the position of an item that is unknown, it's the registration sensor. You can connect to the drive an accurate sensor that will detect the presence of the item, and take a "picture" (registration) of the actual position of your axis. since you know the relative position of your sensor (HW location) and the position of your axis when the item trigger the sensor you know now the position of your item relative to the actual axis location. So you can control move your axis to an accurate position relative to your item. this require some code in Logix aswell.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: We would like to use the new SDK to download multiple PLCs simultaneously but are running into some issues. Has anyone been able to download multiple ACD files using the futures functionality in C++ such that each thread downloads to an individual controller with the goal of downloading several controllers all at once (asynchronously)? If so, how did you accomplish this because we keep getting restriction errors due to the download function requiring to have the project open. ### Assistant: The Logix Designer SDK supports concurrent execution with synchronous interfaces calls. With that, the download operation itself can happen in parallel, however, the user project opening step due to the Logix Designer limitation cannot. So practically, when executing the download procedure in the loop, make sure that the project opening step has ended, and then run the download, even though the one from the previous iteration is still pending.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Integrated architecture Builder 2023 software download. I log on Rockwell webisite, and download the IAB software, but the version is 2022, can anyone give me a link that i can download 2023 version? ### Assistant: Once you have downloaded the latest version available from our website (which you probably have already done) and finished the installation, you need to run the Current Program Updater to get the latest required files, making your IAB up-to-date. You can launch the tool from Start --> Rockwell Automation\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Silent or Unattended Install of Multiversion Studio 5000. I'm trying to use Microsoft SCCM to manage and deploy Rockwell software has anyone gotten the multiversion of Studio 5000 to install all the available versions in the install file? If so, what was the command you used? I'm hoping this works: Setup.exe /QS /IAcceptAllLicenseTerms /AutoRestart /SetupLanguage=ENU /InstallDrive=C: Right now there is a version of Studio 5000 v35 that has the following installs: V35-V30, V28, V24, V21, V20 ### Assistant: The command you have suggested will function, but it only installs v35 out of the multiversion download of Studio 5000.  From testing and looking through documentation I have not found any way to get the multiversion of Studio 5000 to silently install all included versions.  According to technote QA3363 - RSLogix 5000/ Studio 5000: Silent Installation we might run into some issues doing a silent install on some earlier versions of Studio 5000.  From what I can tell it does not look like the multiversion Studio 5000 installation supports a silent install for all included versions.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Data log options. I would like to log 3 tags, I have an Factorytalk view ME v13 running on a industrial PC, and a control logix 1756-L83E. Which are the best options to do that data log? Considering I need to save it each time it changes, it is around 1.5 sec. ### Assistant: FactoryTalk View ME has a few options for logging data. The simplest way is to create a datalog model. A datalog can log data upon each change or upon a set interval and will be stored on your industrial PC. You can also you an ActiveX control like MECSVDatalog, which will log the data directly to an excel spreadsheet. Other more expensive options include purchasing software to log the data from the PLC. I don't know what you need to do with the data, and that will probably effect what you decide, but if all you need is to look at the data or display it on the HMI then a datalog model would do well.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FTview 10.0: How do I expose a polygon to VBA? I have a box made of a polygon. I want the operator to activate some VBA code by clicking this box. I don't want it to be a button - just a box. When I select "VBA control" in the property panel, it switches to "Type info Extension" - and I cant have VBA code on this box. How do I get the VBA code to activate upon click on this box? ### Assistant: the Polygon object only exposes the Properties and the Methods provided by the Element object, it does not expose Events to VBA. As a workaround you could:\n 1. Add a Touch animation to your Polygon, and using a Toggle command you can toggle a Memory tag\n 2. Add a Numeric Display to your Display and add the previously defined Memory tag to the Expression field\n 3. Expose the Numeric Display to VBA\n 4. Use the Numeric Display Change Event to execute your VBA code\n The code will be executed every time you click the Polygon. Note: you can hide the Numeric Display from the Graphic Display: right click on it, then select  Properties --> Common and uncheck Visible\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Is it possible to create a function block in RSLogix 500 Pro? ### Assistant: RSLogix 500 only uses Ladder language, in routines. Only LAD2 is launched by the controller, and you should use the instruction JSR to launch the other ladder routines. There isn't a feature like Add-On Instructions in RSLogix 500. Additionally, the JSR doesn't accept parameters, like Studio 5000. The feature that you are searching for, is available in Micro800 and CCW.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to read warning messages before downloading (logix designer v31)? Recently, I want to summary the warnings of PLC programming. But, I do not download them to avoid the impact of normal production. Is there method to fix it? ### Assistant: You can Verify the Controller before downloading and it will spit out errors, warnings and messages.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Optix Multiple Fill Colors. I have a simple rectangle that I am wanting to fill will 3 different colors based on an integer. I am trying to utilize the KeyValueConverter for this task and converting the integer to a string value.  Obviously, this is not working for me. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: Click the "String" datatype at the top of your key-value converter and change it to the color datatype.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I would like to know if I can install RSLogix 5000 V20 (or another version) on a PC with Linux operating system? ### Assistant: RSLogix and Studio 5000 are not supported for the Linux OS distributions. You could use software like WINE to try and make a compatible environment, but honestly I can't see how it would be worth the headache. Just stick with Windows.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FactoryTalk Optix: Any good suggestions for simulating tags while developing a project in FTOptix? I have reached a point with my project where testing is needed to see if the functionality is working as intended. ### Assistant: You can always creating variables and objects in the Model folder, set default values to them, and emulate with that. You can later link them to live PLC tags when the simulation is complete. However, I suspect you are wanting to simulate your PLC application and link your Optix emulated runtime to that so that you have 'live' values and logic. If that's the case, Logix Echo is what you are looking for. Unfortunately, you would have to pay for the full version. There may be a trial version available, however. \n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to setup the config between micrologix 1200 - ENI-Interface module and HMI PANEL VIEW PLUS. My problem is my 3 device are in the network I can ping. but for any reazon the HMI don't see the plc. I setup the topic in the HMI proyect but the problem persisting. I used Micrologix 1200, ENI-interface module, HMI panel view plus 400. ### Assistant: Make sure your PLC shortcut in FTView is copied to the runtime tab.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CCW Micro820 to ATV12 VFD Modbus. I am trying to communicate with a Schneider ATV12 over the embedded serial port on the Micro820 and I am having a bear of a time getting the motor running. According to the ATV12 documentation the control words address is 8501 + 1 = 8502. I am not getting any errors in CCW nor the drive and I know the wiring is right, but the program will not execute. I feel that I might be making a mistake with the LocalAddress array? ### Assistant: On one of our older product lines we did this all the time (on a Micro850 rather than 820, but the logic should be identical).  We connected a 1761-NC01 to the embedded serial port and wired the drive into that (jump terminal A to TERM, wires on A & B to pins 4 & 5 on the RJ45 at the drive).\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Could I communicate from a SCADA Software (PC Vue, Citect) with an 1769-L30ER CPU with OPC UA? The SCADA software is the client and the PLC is the server. Does the 1769-L30ER CPU need a special firmware? ### Assistant: The SCADA software  (PC Vue, Citect) has built-in drivers for communications to the 1769-L30ER CPU so you don't need to purchase the OPC UA Server software.  If you want to purchase the OPC UA Server software (and install it on a PC), there are several vendor who have Allen-Bradley drivers... However, FactorTalk Linx Gateway is the recommended OPC UA Server solution because of the tight integration and excellent performance.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Whether it is possible to read data in FView application delivered over JSON standard? How to do this? ### Assistant: The usage of JSON is limited to .NET control. To enable support for complex data types of property and method parameters in the .NET control, you can utilize a pre-existing module called JSONConverter 1.0 Type Library in the VBA editor. This module is designed to handle data types that can be serialized by the NewtonJSON library. Complex objects will be transmitted in both input and output formats using the JSON string format.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FT Optix Open popup on a value change. Currently I'm working on a project in FT Optix. I've been working in it for a while now but I can't figure out how to open a popup in the runtime when a value changes. In the PLC there is some code running and when this is done, a value changes, when this value changes the popup needs to open. This popup should be able to open on every screen on the foreground. ### Assistant: If you go to the variables in your project you should see the "Events" section of the properties tab. You can add an event by clicking the plus sign in the top right corner of the properties tab and select "Changed Event." Then you can use that event to open a popup by linking it to the UI commands for opening a dialog window (OpenDialog).\n"}
{"text": "### Human: We currently use Factory Talk SE and some of our Alarms send emails to various people.I cannot seem to find how the emails are being generated or where to Edit them. How i can add/remove people to this list due to staff changes? ### Assistant: Are you sure that e-mail are not generated externally? FactoryTalk View SE doesn't contain a native object for e-mail sending. Or there are chances an ActiveX has been used, the ME EmailSender Control ActiveX.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Optix: how can i call a bit of int at active of led (of base control)? ### Assistant: Use the Scalar to Bit Array Converter\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Is there a way to setup Optix to a Logix Emulator on the same workstation for testing? ### Assistant: We use Logix Echo to communicate to FTOptix. https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/products/software/factorytalk/designsuite/logix-echo.html\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I'm using powerflex 525, I'm giving speed command drive and it is reflecting in drive Hz, but if I give start command it's still in ideal, Before it was running perfectly. ### Assistant: There are three start sources P046, P048, P050 (start source 1, 2, 3). There are also there speed references P047, P049, P051 (Speed ref 1, 2, 3). If using ethernet IP (for example) as start source and speed reference the use P046 and P047 change these parameters to the correct value. It is important to make sure any of the other start source and speed ref cannot be set to the same value. Start source 3 and speed ref 3 are set to Ethernet IP by default and will need to be changed in this case.\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 5000 Drive C Programs Failing? We had an issue last night with the Ultra5000 drive failing on one of our Hem presses. The hempress was stuck in the lower position (Manual and Auto). Cycled power to the drive several times but couldn't get devicenet communication. So we eventually swapped the drive. As part of the swapping procedure we reloaded the C program for the Ultra 5000. After swapping the drive, the press was raising extremely slow and stalling after hem. We had to reload the C program a second time in order to get it working properly. This is the second time we have had issues with the Ultra 5000 C program. We think it might be getting stuck in a subroutine. My question is, does anyone else have issues with the C program, and are there any patches available to address this? Thanks Eric ### Assistant: If you have experience programming in C, you should check to see if the program has appropriate check statements. Typically people will use a while loop to perform some of their code. Like this: while (!StopRequested()) This type of statement can help break out of a routine that is stuck. You can also use some of the available variable tables to write diagnostic info. For example, when the program tries to run a certain piece of code, write a number to the variable table that will indicate it is running that code. This might help you troubleshoot the code. I've written many programs for the 5k and it's a really good drive, but it can be difficult to troubleshoot. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CNC controllers by Rockwell Does Rockwell Automation offer any new CNC controllers beyond the 9/PC ### Assistant: Rockwell Automation does not make any CNC products since July, 2002. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix drives only phasing up to 3... I have 6 drives, on a 1756-M08SE, this is a new startup. Why are my K6K drives only phasing up to 3? ### Assistant: Are all feedback cables connected? Also is the correct motor selected in RS 5000? Any errors in logix? http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=33524 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra5000 firmware upgrade and Logix 5000 Hi, I've been asked to upgrade / reinstall the firmware and then possibly the application on an Ultra 5000 motion controller after what looks to be corrupt firmware. I haven’t had anything to do with these motion controllers before I'm lead to bereave that I can use Logix 5000 to reinstall the firmware and then reload the application. Can anyone confirm the basic procedure / steps that I can expect? What version of Logix 5000 do I need to be running? (I have version 10, 11, & 13 loaded at present). Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: You cannot use RSLogix 5000 to upgrade the firmware. The Ultra5000 is a stand alone servo drive/controller and you will need to use Ultraware software. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Safe Off Wiring for PowerFlex 40P I have an MSR138DP and PF40P, with an E-stop. Is there a working electrical drawing that I can have to design a Cat 1 stop? The exisiting drawing on the DriveGuard manual does not explicitly state what the 'Enable' input is located on the PF40P? Please help. ### Assistant: There is actually two steps to installing the Driveguard option. You remove the driveguard "plug" which just protects the pins that a terminal strip plugs on to and then remove the drive "Enable" jumper. The driveguard is really just a relay that is energized by a field device (e-stop pull-cord, etc) and the contacts "enable" the drive to run. You have to remove the front plastic cover on the drive to get to the pins. Page 7-8 show the location on a 40P drive. I/O terminals 1, 2, and 3 are dedicated to Stop. Start, and Reverse operation. The driveguard really takes the place of the enable jumper which, I believe, disconnects gating power to the IGBT's. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drives in contrlollogix I/O configuration Every time I try to add a drive to my controllogix I/O configuration all I get is a small pop up box with what looks like a half circle. I dosent matter which drive I try to install it does the same thing. I have another laptop with the same version of controllogix and it has no problem adding drives to the I/O configuration. I updated the EDS files but it still will not work. Any ideas. ### Assistant: If you had a beta version RSLogix running on your PC, remove everything from RSLogix first and install a released version V16.03. Or download and install the latest version from the add on profile for the drives here. Good luck,C \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: K7000 Aux Feedback I have an application feeding coiled steel, there is slippage. Can the Aux Feedback be used for position control (encoder driven by the steel)and still have velocity control of the axis (no runaway) if the encoder is disconnected from the steel. I tried most of the alternate servo loops and half caused drive errors while the other half ran away if the encoder was disconected. OR is there a better way to control the feed to length using the Aux Feedback as Feedback Only? ### Assistant: Dual Position Servo is your best bet. I believe you have to monitor velocity error in order to trip on encoder loss. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000: enabled or not? Scenario: Ultra 3000 drive with enable input high but no enable output. No error codes or any other indication from drive or Ultraware that anything was wrong. Maintenance crew changed motor once and drive twice to no avail. Finally measured input voltage on input contactor and found one phase losing more than 50% voltage across contactor. Changed contactor and all was well. Tip: Always check input voltage on Ultra 3000 before performing any other troubleshooting procedures as these drives are not smart enough to know when a phase is low. You will not find this in the drive manual or in Knowledgebase. ### Assistant: Just curious as to whether you are monitoring your DC Bus voltage in the PLC logic? Motion planner can set it up as a real-time feedback..... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 40 IN MULTI-DRIVE MODE ON CNET. How many connections does master drive takes in multi-drive mode on controlnet?(Considering 1 drive as master and 4 drives as slaves). ### Assistant: The I/O consumes only one connection between the controller and drive(s) regardless of whether the adapter is in Single or Multi-Drive mode. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: axis feedback status Hi guys, When giving an MAG (motion axis gear) instruction, does anyone know if there is a (timing) difference between:Axis.gearingstatus and the MAG.IP status bit? also, when giving an MAM instuction (motion axis move), is there a (timing) difference between:Axis.MoveStatus and the MAM.IP status bit? cheers,C ### Assistant: From my testing, doing a trend on these status bits, there is no time delay that I can see between the motion control bit and the status bit. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix Hard Overtravel I need to set the action for hard overtravel to function as Soft Overtravel - that is - allow motion in the opposite direction and automatically clear when the Hard Overtravel switch is no longer contacted. Any ideas? ### Assistant: Review tech note 21499. Basically, to get off a hardware over travel switch, the configured fault needs to be disable, jog off the switch and the re-enable the fault configuration. The tech note has example code to doing this. Linkified for convenience - JHutch \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Virtual axis in the emulator Does anyone know if you can run a virtual axis in the logix 5000 emulator. Ican load the program but get and error.bit whenever I try and run it ### Assistant: You may find all what is supported in RSEmulate5000 at this link: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/gr/lgem5k-gr015_-en-p.pdf Page 12 - Virtual Axis is supported... :smileysad: So the error is generated by other problems... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Tuning Tab I'm starting up my first machine since updating to ControlLogix Ver.16. I have 5 Kinetix 6000 servo's and all the modules updated to the latest firmware. Has anyone else noticed that the tuning function just doesn't seem to work anymore? Everything is tuning WAY too hot and squealing like a pig when any motion is attemped. I've had to de-tune manually to get drives to run. If anyone knows anything about this I'd really appreciate it. The customer won't let me go back to Ver.15 (which worked nicely!) ### Assistant: I'm not aware of any changes to the tuning scheme in the latest firmware, which btw looks like is 1.99. That being said, the methodology that I follow is the following: 1) Be sure that your conversion constants and drive polarities are all verified before doing any tuning.2) If linear, set axis close to "zero" position. Rotational does matter.3) Set travel limit a few inches shy of your total travel distance capable.4) Set torque to 100%.5) Set tuning speed equal to normal running speed.6) Then set direction to foward bidirectional.7) Check velocity error integrator and velocity feed forward8) Tune axis9) When popup window comes up, reduce tuning bandwidth by 50%. So if it's 80Hz, reduce it to 40Hz. Doing this will reduce all the gains proportionaly. You are literally reducing the response bandwidth of the system.10) If gains still appear "hot", you can tune again and reduce by 60%. Depending on the inertia mismatch of the system, you may have to go as low as 75%. Just be warned that a system that low won't have much muscle to fight disturbances. I've only had to use numbers that low when customers have not used the right gearbox. Of course, there could always be something loose! :) Hope that helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: LEM Current Module Alls, I have an inquiry for LC500-S/SP7, can anyone inform me the correct cat. no. for this item. It installed in the 1336Plus AC Drive. Thanks. Kingkong ### Assistant: Here you may find the spare part list for your drive: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/1336/1336-6_5.pdf Search for the current transducer matching your drive size. Also this technote is for the troubleshooting guide: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=47263 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy:- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Generic Sercos Card Does anybody have any information on a 1756-M08SEG Card? There doesn't seem to be anything published. my local branch doesn't seem to be any help either. ### Assistant: The M08SEG is a bit of an engineered product. It has been tested with Indramat drives and others with success but should not be thought of as a canned product that will control anything out there. The major problem is in the different vendors implementation of the SERCOS standard. Here is an excerpt from an FAQ: SERCOS interface is covered by the IEC/EN 61491.standard. The standard defines multiple operating modes and over 500 standard parameters. While all vendors of SERCOS interface products generally follow the IEC/EN 61491 standard there are a number of issues that made multi-vendor interoperability and interchangeability difficult. To address this issue the Pack Profile specification was developed. It defines a specific set of operating modes and parameters defined in the IEC/EN 61491 standard that must be supported. A conformance testing/certification process is also enforced. The Pack Profile specification (V1.2) and a list of compliant drives is available at www.sercos.org. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Drive and F10 Error We have a 1336 drive that has been faulting out of F10 error for a long time (I have seen this problem since 2006). We have replaced the Mod G2 card, we replaced the drive with another drive, we have checked the blue wire and serial cable but on occassion we still get the F10 fault. Has anyone else encountered this problem and have any suggestion on what we can do to eliminate it? ### Assistant: This fault normally comes if there is some problem with the scanport cable i.e either it is loose or faulty.This link may helphttp://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/1336f/faults/ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Number of PowerFlex 7 series VFD's on ControlNet We are just working on a new installation in which we need to put a number of PowerFlex VFD's (700VC, 700S & 7000). on ControlNet. The VFD's will be the only devices on this network and we will be using a CN2 in the PLC rack for communications. We have done a trial in RSNetworks for ControlNet and the result are seemed to indicate that 50 VFD's would be fine (NUT 5ms & 80 ms RPI). Does this sound reasonable? ### Assistant: If you go in RSNetworx for Cnet, in offline also, in the project that you are trying, press the right mouse button on the CN2 icon, select properties and go to the Controlnet tab; there, have a look to the peak and average scheduled usage.These values (percentage) should be less than 80%, preferrable less than 70%.Also have a look to the total scheduled bandwidth of the network with the same limits in your mind.Eventually adjust your NUT and RPI to have these value correct. Maybe useful to read this technote on this:http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/rockwellautomation.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=8479 Anyway,your network sounds reasonable. :smileyhappy: Also be careful to the limit of 48 taps per segment and total length of it, you'll need a repeater in your network... split the total number of drive into two segments. Here a link to the coaxial cable planning guide:http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/cnet-in002_-en-p.pdf Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S User Sets Hi! Does anybody know if it's possible to use a feature like PF70/700 User Sets in PF700S drives? I need to run two different motors with just one PF700S and need to reconfigure the drives using a digital input.Thanks.Marcinio - PU2MAS ### Assistant: PF700s actually doesn't have this feature... You can only save to HIM (copycat) the active user set and than restore it, but it isn't possible to do this via digital input.Also you can use Drive Explorer/executive, but still it isn't possible to switch via Digital input. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 70 ON COMMON DC BUS? HI ALLCAN PF 70 RUN ON COMMON DC BUS?DO WE HAVE DOCUMENTS FOR THIS?THNXS IN ADVANCE ### Assistant: PF70 has not DC bus terminals, therefore it cannot works with common dc bus.You may consider PF700. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4 Motor overload Current setting (P033) What should parameter P033 (Motor overload current) be set to relative to the motor nameplate current?Somebody told me to enter motor nameplate current times 1.5 which seems high to me. ### Assistant: AJZ, as per PowerFlex 4 User Manual, P033 takes already care of a percentage over the Current you set there... so you have to put in the Motor Nameplate Current, and the drive will fault if the value of this parameter is exceeded by 150% for 60s or 200% for 3s. Seems that they use this default calculation to have only one parameter to manage the OL instead of a parameter to define the Motor NP Current and another parameter to define the Overload Current, living to you the "responsability" to define the correct value to put inside... :smileytongue: Hope this helps....- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: BRU 500 and motor interface Would someone help me by giving, or diecting, a file call EC COMM which helps to interface the IBM compatible with the BRU 500? Many thanks ### Assistant: I believe this software is available, but not on any web site for download. My suggestion would be to "asked the question" through the Knowledge base. In that way, a case number will be assigned to it and a response/email could get it to you. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drives in 2-wire control on controlnet? I have 18 nos of drives Pf-70 on controlnet and they are being hardwired controlled using 2 wire control.Now i can start the drive from panel but after changing the drive reference to controlnet it doesn,t get start command from clx on controlnet.The drive shows stop owner as digital input.any solutions? ### Assistant: Hi vikas... please check the following parameter, if you haven't a wire connected to terminal 1....or connect this terminal to +24Vdc.By default it is configured as STOP, so the drive cannot start if it is not closed (STS flashes orange) - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex ethernet/IP integration Hello ! I was thinking in integrating SMC flex with 20-COMM-E (ethernet/ip) in a project but wasn't able to add them to my IAB project. I know they can work, but it's very extrange that they don't appear in the list of ethernet/ip devices !!. If somebody knows anything about please reply.Thanks !! ### Assistant: just check whether your ip address configured in i/p devices is correct.it may be a reason. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 Analog Output I have a project where I am reading output power from a PowerFlex 700 series A VFD (part number 20B D 077 A 3ANNANA0) over the analog output connection. I am scaling this value between 0 and 90 kW. My customer complains that at a no load situation the display from this scaling will be around 1.5 kW, while the HIM will display about .8 kW. If this is normal can you help me with an explanation? ### Assistant: DMM, it would be helpful to know how the parameters related to the analog out have been configured (i.e. par# - value) and also some informations about the analog in you use (is it a PLC module, which, which input range etc.). The more infos you put into your posts, the more help you can expect to receive from other users... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drives forum is now OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Rockwell Automation is very happy to announce that access to the Drives and Motion forums are now open to the public. Now, you no longer need to have a support contract to converse with your peers on Drives and Motion related issues! A step long requested by you, our customers, we sincerely hope this will provide a valuable way for customers to help each other. Please feel free to post to this thread with any feedback you have on this change. Joshua HutchinsonRockwell Automation Forums ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336F option cards installation Is it possible to install a 1336-GM6 Devicenet Internal Comm and also a 1336-LA3 Analog Interface Card in a 1336F drive frame B (together) ? It seems possible, but just to be sure... :smileyhappy: Thanks. - fuzzy logic ### Assistant: Yes you can. There is provisions for both of those adapter cards at the same time. The LA3 would be TB3, and the internal communications card would be Adapter 6. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor Catalog Number TLY-A220T-Hxx2 I am trying to set up a servo axis on a Compactlogix system and the motor I am using is not listed in the drop down of the Drive/Motor tab in the motor catalog number box. Can I use a TL-A220P-Hxx2, or is there a database that I can find somewhere? Thanks ### Assistant: Craig, you need to update the Motor Database in RS5000. Here some Technotes on that: Aid 41155Aid 46223 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion forum is now OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Rockwell Automation is very happy to announce that access to the Drives and Motion forums are now open to the public. Now, you no longer need to have a support contract to converse with your peers on Drives and Motion related issues! A step long requested by you, our customers, we sincerely hope this will provide a valuable way for customers to help each other. Please feel free to post to this thread with any feedback you have on this change. Joshua HutchinsonRockwell Automation Forums ### Assistant: JHutch, while my company has a valid contract and could already accessthese forums, I applaud you and Rockwell Automation for opening themup for general access. Thank you. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion planner scan order? Hi there, Anyone knows in what order the axes are dealt with by the motion planner? Is this automatically resolved, so that (when possible!) a whole sequence of MAGs (and MAPCs) is always fully evaluated every Coarse Update? Think: (Axis) -> MAG -> (Axis) -> MAG -> (Axis) Or do I need to arrange the axes by means of naming etc so that complete one-scan evaluation is achieved? Thanks a lot! ### Assistant: A clarification: Take the example (Axis 3) -> MAG -> (Axis 2) -> MAG -> (Axis 1) Assume that the motion planner evaluates Axis1 first, then Axis2 and last Axis3. That would make Axis1 operate on 2 Course Update Times old values from Axis 3. The question again: Is the motion planner smart enough to evaluate Axis 3 first and Axis 1 last, or is there another way to control the scan order? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: New surplus 1305- Not Enabled Message I acquired a 1305 drive AA08A (2HP) that I hooked up with a Programming Interface 1201-HA1.I tried two interfaces and keep getting a Not Enabled message.Reset defaults on HIM.I run a 1336 on another motor and the Interface runs fine.Have entire manual and they talk about enable signal but not in much specifics.I have 5V on TB2 pin 11 , nothing on 12.Any suggestions if I missed a jumper or setting or is drive bad?Thanks,Rich ### Assistant: As I can remember, you have to close either a contact or a wire between terminals 11 and 12 of TB2 to enable your drive; you can't use an external 5 volts source, it is supplied internally. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 non index Analog input position control HelloDoes anybody know or have an example how to control position on an Ultra3K with the analog input? I tried but I keep having E19 code, I have no problems if I control speed with the analog input, but on position is not working.Any help will be greatly appreciated ### Assistant: dmtz, try to take a look to the following technotes... unless already done :smileysurprised: Aid 46547Aid 51230Aid 47229 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communications Hey guys: do you kwon any cause why cannot communicate with a Ultra3000i even if I check all communications parameters, port settings and RSLinx Classic and Enterprise are shutdown?? ### Assistant: Sabre, following some technotes that may help... Aid 47739Aid 49520Aid 34935Aid 46489 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Data Links in RSLogix 5000 Ver.16 If you define a data link that is type Dint, do you have to leave the next open field undefined? Is each data link field only a word? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: AJB111,data link length depends upon the drive.i.e normally for pf 70 it is 16 bit i.e one word.for pf 700 it is 32 bits i.e 2 words.So if you want to store 32-bit parameter using 16-bit datalink both datalink a1 & a2 will store lsb and msb respect.Hope it helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-HSC Do we have to tie the 24vdc common to card and if so where do we do that? ### Assistant: It depends... if you have a Differential Line Driver encoder, you don't need 24 Vdc common.If you use a different source, the Common should be connected to the RET terminal of the input you use (A,B). Aid 41188 See also the screenshot below from User Manual . Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPF series Motors Where do I find the Encoder counts/rev. for the MPF series motors (single turn)? ### Assistant: Depending on which drive you have there are 1024 Sin/Cos cycles per rev.The Kinetix 6000 interpolates to 2048 x 1024 counts per rev.The Ultra3000 SERCOS interpolates to 1024 x 1024 counts per rev.The Ultra3000 Indexer has programmable interpolation from 4-1024 default is 256. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 Indexing Drive I am using an Ultra 3000 in a simple positioning application. The drive is set up for Indexing and being commanded to move from a PLC using the Index control inputs. The axis is also being 'homed' using the Homing control inputs. The problem I am having is making the drive fault out during current overload. The homing target in this application is a removable piece (not a good idea IMO) but this allows for the homing routine to hunt for the sensor and never find it. The axis is moving slowly during homing and eventually runs into a hard stop. But the axis keeps trying and doesn't fault out. I have set the current limits to a safe low limit but the drive just rolls the current back but doesn't fault out in any reasonable time. I have currently set a timeout in my PLC to turn off the Drive Enable line after so much time. I was hoping that the drive would stop on its own instead. Any ideas? ### Assistant: Under faults there is a User Current Fault that will cause the drive to Fault with an E17 when it is exceeded. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-HSC has to counter 0 & 1 can we wire same encoder to both? ### Assistant: Bruce40, I've seen many times one encoder connected to two different devices... normally is not a suggested connection due to to the noise that may flow between the two devices over the encoder wires (here really you have the same device...)Also it may happens that the two devices connected may overload the transmitter, due to the internal circuit of the modules (terminating resistors). - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 700 Is it possible to remove the HIM from a Power Flex 700 without faulting Drive??? ### Assistant: Yes, it is... :smileyhappy: Have a look to the following technote... Aid 41437 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-HSC card Configuration Don't seem to find anything in the configuration of this card using a encoder to change direction of counts? Have hooked it up counts up when turned counter clockwise. Would rather it counted up when turned clock wise. We switched the a and b channels going to the card and that seem to work but was hoping to do it through the software. Any thoughts or help on this problem? Thanks ### Assistant: Bruce, unfortunately it is not possible thru configuration of -HSC... :smileysad: See the following, that is the rule for direction Count using X4 counter.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Instruction MCD ( Motion Change Dynamics ) Do we have to hold rung true in front of this instruction to get it to work correctly? Or do we just one shot it? ### Assistant: Bruce, take a look to the attached picture... As you see, it executes in one scan normally; anyway it is better to chech the status of .DN bit to make sure everything has gone well.However it is a transitional instruction, so it executes fine with one shot, when rung condition changes from false to true. From RS5000 Ref. Manual Some relay ladder instructions only execute when rung-condition-in toggles from false to true. These are transitional relay ladder instructions. Motion Instruction Reference Manual pagg. 111-117 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E22 Fault on Ultra 3000 urgent ....please...What may be the causes for E22 on ultra 3000 sercos ### Assistant: Sumesh,i hope i got a solution for you. Question Drive in fault with error code 22 reported Answer Note. The Motor filter concerned resides in the drive and its data is compared with currents commanded to the motor in order to effect this protection, i.e. a software version of a thermal switch. Problem: Motor Filter "ON" indicates the internal filter protecting the motor from overheating has tripped. Cause: Wrong Motor file Verify: Check motor file in use in software confiiguration Cure: Correct motor file in use in software confiiguration Catalog Number: 2098 Ultra 3000 DocFullNum: E20843 Pls try it out and tell me the results. Hope it helps.:smileyhappy: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Pwerflex 700H does not start I have a PF700H that when I issue a start command does not start (20CC300A0A...). The 'start owner' indicates a 1. The 'stop owner' is 0, 'start inhibits' is 0, on 'drive status 2' the active bit and the running bit are 1 (after I have issued a start command). The 'commanded frequency' is 44Hz. The 'output frequency', 'output power', 'output current' and 'output voltage' all remain at 0. I have tried starting via 20-COMM-D and via the HIM with the devicenet disconnected. Sometimes 30 sec to 4min after the run bit comes on the VSD will start. I have disconnected the motor cables and tried to start the VSD and the same problem occurs (tried to eliminate a field problem). ### Assistant: CraigM, double check what is indicated in the following screenshot. Also, may you post what the display does show in its upper part (see screenshot highlight in red) when your drive doesn't start? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex70 EC Drives via Ethernet Anyone know the whereabouts in the documentation to calculate the packets per second (PPS) or CIP/TCP connections for a 20-Comm-E adapter? Trying to get a handle on configuring 40 PFlex70 drives on a ControlLogix system. I know it depends on the RPI but not sure about the 20-comm-E adapter... ### Assistant: fordtt, why don't you use the free tool for Ethernet/IP calculation ? Here the LINK to download it... Take a look to the following screenshot.. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: HMI for PowerFlex 700 I have a PF 700 on a winder with some basic hard wired I/O. I am upgrading it to control tension using the PI loop but I need an "HMI" for the drive so I can change tension setpoint and monitor actual tension. I have done this with a system that has a PLC but I can not find a way to do it without one. Has anyone connected a graphical HIM directly to a PF 700 without a PLC in the mix? ### Assistant: I'd try a PanelView Component or small PanelView Plus with a DF1->DPI converter (the 1203-SSS). I attempted to use a PV Component over Ethernet to a 22-COMM-E and was unsuccessful. I think that over DF1 it might be easier. A remote HIM module with the process display set to show tension units would be a lot easier, but might present a navigation challenge to an inexperienced operator. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ethernet Conections for PF70 drives Can anyone tell me how many ethernet conections a PF70 drive will take up using two datalinks talking to a ControlLogix? I need this to determine how many EN2T cards I will need in this system. Thanks. Eddie ### Assistant: Merlin402, a PF70 ethernet/ip card uses only one connection, also if datalinks are all enabled. See also this other thread... it indicates the use of the Ethernet/IP prediction tool, that helps on that. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=234#M234 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 400 Power Loss Fault? Power Flex 400 is getting Power Loss fault on power up.As per the KB technote the power board firmware has been upgraded but still the problem exists.Any solutions? ### Assistant: vikas, have a look to this technote, is a PSA on that drive (maybe it is the case) :smileywink: Aid 49990 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700H Does anyone understand why pf 700H experiences F10. User manual diagnostics suggests to replace drive, since failur has occurred within the PF 700H's powerstructure. ### Assistant: bayew, try to download from this LINK the troubleshooting guide for your drive frame (see the screenshot)... it could be useful to check the fibers... Anyway, as you can see from the manual, it could be an hardware failure that is not solvable in the field... :smileysad: the why... could be a defective part ?! :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1203-USB Firmware Update Install FIX I downloaded the firmware update v1.003, for the 1203-USB, from the support website and when I install the .msi file on my windows xp pro computer I get an error at the end of the install that says "A network error occurred while attempting to read from the file C:\...\ControlFLASH.msi" Well obviously, the file is not named ControlFLASH.msi when you download it, the default file name is "1203-USB_1_003_06_Update.msi". FIX:Take the downloaded file "1203-USB_1_003_06_Update.msi" and rename it to "ControlFLASH.msi". If your file does not show the file extension ".msi" then do the same thing but do not include the ".msi" portion of the name. ### Assistant: jarhorgos,the solution is in the id given below. Answer ID 40485 Have a look.:smileywink: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 200hp 1336 Plus - Why am I getting an F12 Overcurrent fault at power up? I am getting an F12 overcurrent fault as soon as I power my drive up. The motor has megged good and I have even taken the motor leads off of the drive. Ohm value between each VFD output phase is around 2.0 meg.Things I have checked:- checked all IGBT's according to manual and they checked good.- checked input voltage scrs and good- checked pre-charge board fuses and good- replaced gate driver board- replaced main control board- replaced HIM- Loaded a different program into drive and still get same fault. We have just replaced this drive about a month before and it ran fine after we replaced it. I sat for about a month and when we tried to start it up the f12 fault is displayed. ### Assistant: You have been very thorough in your diagnostics, but there is one thing I dont see in that list. An overcurrent in a drive that size would tell me that one or both of the LEM modules on the drive have malfunctioned, or have been wiring incorrectly. They are on the output of the drive, and sense the output current. Can you check them for a shorted or open condition, and make sure that they are wired in correctly. They would be the only thing that would tell the drive it is outputting too much current. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 - How to add a custom motor? I have to set up a system in wich I need to add 2 pacific scientific servo motors to a Kinetix 6000 servo drives. I can't see the option in the RSLogix 5000 to use a custom motor. Anyone knows how to do this? ### Assistant: hlozano, a user cannot add his own a custom motor inside RS5000... you need to request your local RA representative to have the custom profile created for you, giving them all the datas about the motors. Anyway this procedure should be approved from RA before they start with analysis and profile definition... so I think it isn't quick to get...:smileysad: May also try to ask if there is already a profile created for your motor... take a look to the following thread: LINK Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Two drives driving the same axe I have an application with a drum driven by two wheels. each wheel has a motor and each motor an independent PF700 drive. drives are communicating via devicenet.Problem is that speed is initialy set at same setpoint. One wheel is always going a bit faster than the other what causes one drive has an actual speed that is greater than the speed setpoint. This causes the drive to decelerate and that causes a high DC Bus voltage. Finally the drive trips. at this point i decreased the setpoint of the drive which is at setpoint. One drive has now an output setpoint 1.25 hz lower than the other one and both are now at setpoint. When in the future a wheel/motor is replaced the problem will be there again.Does anybody knows a structural solution? ### Assistant: can u send me the pictorial representation of the drum and drives mounted?as such i think it is a load sharing application.if it is so then u got to set droop in one the drive which is going faster that is parameter 152 as per your application.hope it helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 Accel 1 & Accel 2 timing I have a PF 70 EC on Cnet and want to use Accel 1 and Accel 2 inputs to change the machines ramp up time part way to the full run speed. example: I want the machine to ramp up from 0 rpm to 115 rpm with a 5 second Accel and then turn Accel 1 low and Accel 2 high and ramp up from 115 to 130 rpm with a 20 second ramp time. My question is what will happen when the drive is ramping up to my 130 rpm run speed with the Accel 1 input high and I put Accel 1 low and then turn accel 2 high part way through the ramp up? will the drive fault or will it just accept the new acceleration time? ### Assistant: Zazzin,i think it should be working.The drive will actually ramp up to the desired speed as soon as you switch over to the next accel time.Hope it works. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: where is my quesstion? hii can not find my quesstion which i post last 2 days and i wait or a reply?how many days a quesstion is stay in the forum? quesstion about un installation of rs emulator ### Assistant: javaboy420, there isn't a limit in time for a question to stay in a Board.... problem is that your questions were in the wrong board, so a Moderator has moved them to the right place.You cannot see these other Boards because of the following: There are some boards that require you to have a support contract with Rockwell to see them. If you already have a TechConnect support contract, you can put your authorization number directly into your profile and the boards will become immediately available. See this post in the Welcome section for more information. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Auxilary Contacts on Service Disconnect If I have a roof mounted motor controlled by PF400 and I put a service discon. on the roof to be in code. Do I need to put aux cont. in my discon to protect the drive if someone shuts off the power while it is running, at 3grand apiece I DO NOT Want it burn it up. ### Assistant: DDP, as per my experience, opening the ouput line of a drive when the motor is running, can potentially damage the drive... I've seen it happen many times...:smileysad: Normally this protection devices should be used when drive is already stopped, to be a safety precaution before a maintanance guy want to work on the motor or the mechanical part beside it, to avoid an uncontrolled restart of the motor. It should not be intended as a way to stop the motor.So you have to be sure to stop the drive before open it, to avoid a potential burn... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: NEW TO CONTROLS PF 400 SIMPLE 2 SPEED HOOK UP I HAVE A PF 400 I AM TRYING TO HOOK UP TO AN EXHAUST HOOD WITH OUT PLC. ALL I NEED IS A SIMPLE 2 SPEED CONFIQURATION. I KNOW I CAN ADJUST IT ON THE FACE PANEL BUT I DO NOT WANT ANYBODY TO MESS WITH IT, TRYING TO MAKE IT FOOL PROOF TO A POINT:smileyhappy:. ANY HELP WOULD BE COOL. ### Assistant: DDP, an easy method, using two fixed speed, could be to use Preset Frequency, activated in this case with just one Digital input (terminal 05); terminal 06 isn't connected (that means logic 0) so you have the first speed if dig in 1 is open and the second speed if it is closed.The two speed are presetted in param A143, A144.Following some screenshots from User Manual in order to correctly configure this function. Hope this helps...:smileywink:- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Maintained Contact for start?? I have a PF 400 and I thought I could confiqure it to use just a push to start momentary button and it would maintain but everytime I let go of said button it shuts down. I would rather not have a latching relay as I would need to have one more speciality item on the shelf for repairs. I would also rather not have a maintained button for the start for the same reason. Any ideas on confiquring the drive or relays would be greatly appreciated. DDP ### Assistant: DDP, you may want to use the configuration indicated in the screenshot... in any case you need to use another pushbutton to stop the drive... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700 Encoder Access On a PF 700, can the encoder count be accessed by ControlLogix through Ethernet? If so, what would be the most efficient way. I won't be using this information for precision positioning or anything, but as a way to roughly track the distance traveled on a chain. ### Assistant: I think a way is to use Datalinks, linking an Output Datalink to the parameter you need (i.e. Par. 414, Enc Position Fdbk).If you have RS5000 v16 or above you may easily setup this in the I/O configuration for your drive connected over Ethernet/IP; then you have your data available in the Controller Tags. (see attached screenshots)Have a look to the User Manual for 20-COMM-E and also the Aid 44844 (it is for Devicenet, but Datalink are the same also in Ethernet) in order to correctly configure your Datalinks. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: command fault on 1746-hstp1 module Keep getting this fault when tring to jog the axis. slc503, 2 1746-hstp1 moduleconnected to md808-128 controller. When through the module book and set it all up, but get a command fault when tring to move axis. Let me know what other info you need to try to help meplease. Thanks, Wayne ### Assistant: Wayne, I guess you have the ERR led on and bit 12 on in the Input Word 0.That means something in the output command words is not correct.Double check what is indicate in attached screenshot. Take also a look to the suggestion in Aid 43983. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can I control an MPL-330P servo motor using an old 1394-AM03 drive? I would like to install an MPL-330P motor on a few lines without upgrading the drive, as this would require a major rework. ### Assistant: JLawler, could be important to know which 1394 Controller you have, not just the axis module.... Anyway, take a look to the following technote: Aid 57030 edit: take also a look to the attached screenshot, taken from an old Motion Selection Guide... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S using 20-COMM-D interface Peer-to-Peer I have a pair of PF700S drives using a synclink configured as a master-slave electronic line shaft setup where there is a 20-COMM-D card on each drive for communication with the main controlller. We setup a peer-to-peer link using the 20-COMM-D card between the drives. We are sending (P158)Drive Logic Rslt of master through (P660) Datalink A to cmd/ref of slave for start/stop operation and switching the Cmd/Ref. Presently the Master (P42)Peer out time is 0.01 seconds and (P43) Peer out skip is 1. The Slave (P36) Peer Inp Timeout is 0.50 seconds. If I make the master (P42)Peer out time is 1 second and the Slave (P36) Peer Inp Timeout is 1 second. I fault the slave drive mostly right away but using shortly after starting them. The devicenet is running at 125Kb and there are only 3 devices as outlined above on the network. Have anyone used Peer-to-Peer in a 20-COMM-D card?Anything to watch out for? ### Assistant: djr, any informations about the fault you get on the slave and the led status for both Master and Slave drives (before and after the fault...) ? :smileywink: Also, did you try to leave only the two drives on the network ? Please, if you want, try the demo example in the following technote: Aid 24563 Check also this technote, if your drive are not new...was a problem in past firmware... Aid 23957 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetics6000 Ultra3000 mixed drive application I have a Kinetics6000 BC01-BM01 AIM running a 1326AB-B420E and three BM01 drives running 1326AB-B420Hs. I had to up the output for the first axis (E servo) so I have installed a 3000 DSD-HV050-SE running a 1326AB-B515G. I am getting a code 20 Motor Encder State Error. I temporarily connected the 515G to the AIM and it ran no problem. The two main differences I see is the ground connection on the CN1(2090-U3BB2-DM44) that is not on the Kinetic I/O connector. The other difference is no Line Filter on the 3000. I need a solution to this problem that does not include the posibility that the 3000 drive is bad. I am in the Czech Republic and I know there is no spare. ### Assistant: flashbif, have a look to the following... seems to be some noise or feedback cable problem... Aid 41840 - Aid 23861 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 400 Flying Start I'm trying to enable Flying Start function on the PF400, 22CD208A103, Series A. Parameter A167 is enabled, but it isn't working. It doesn't show parameter A200 too. ### Assistant: Juliano, parameter A200 has been added starting from release 4.xx of drive firmware... may be your drive is older... Aid 54369 When you said it isn't working, what does it mean? May you better explain...it could be useful.:smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error -255 on Powerflex 40 controlnet card HiI have some Powerflex 40 drives connected via controlnet to flexlogix processor. While tracing some problem i used GSV command to get fault code from drive. Among other faults there is fault -255 recorded a few times which i was not able to find in manuals. have any one encounterd this fault before? and waht can be possible solution? ### Assistant: I can't find any info about that error... May you please attach a .jpg screenshot of your GSV ? Do you know the status of the drive when this fault appear? Did you check inside the module properties Connection tab of the drive to see a detailed message for the error ? Sorry for the questions but it is just to have a more detailed scenerio... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 REGEN Fuse P/N What's the A-B P/N or Catalog No. for 1336 REGEN fuse ( the original manufacturer's P/N: A70QS350-4, 350A/700VAC, 200KAIR//700VDC-100KAIR)? I can't find it from the 1336 spare parts list, but the customer is going to purchase it. ### Assistant: Based on your description, I think you have a 180A converter and you need the DC out bus fuse (see screenshot) Try to download the following document: LINK 1336R-F1-SP1A seems to be what you are searching for. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700H F12 Overcurrent I have had a 700H for about a year now and started experiencing a F12 Fault on startup. When I had the reference at 30 Hz the drive would come up to speed and the current would be in the process of dropping off when the drive faults. The 400 HP motor is not in the best shape but I'm not convinced that there is not something going on with the drive. When I try to jog at 10 Hz, I see a quick spike in speed and current and then they both go to zero until the accel ramp time is done and then it will try to start up and eventually trip on F12. ### Assistant: Follow the link: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&thread.id=352 A user post an answer there, starting a new thread... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Control of Ultra 3000 I am going to use ultra 3000 index drive to control a movement on condition from the first spot to the second pot and back to the first spot.Back and forth repeatedly.I want to use preset position mode.I can set the second spot as preset postion 0 and the first spot as preset position 1.I also need to set drive input to active drive move to preset positon.From the manual,it said i have to set digial input 8 as preset select 0.When it is off ,drive controllded motor moves to preset posion 0.When it is on motor moves to preset posion 1.I donot want to control a movement between two places deponding on change of status (off /on)on only one input.I'd like to control a movement just when one input is on. When it is off ,nothing to do.Can I use preset posion 1 and 2,also preset select 1 and 2 on digital input 7 and 6?So I donot need to use preset posion 0 and preset select 0 for input 8.Thus,only when input 7 is on goes to preset posion 1 and only when input 6 is on goes to preset position 2 and back and forth.Can anybody help me with this?Thanks ### Assistant: This thread has been started also in the Motion Control Board (that is the right place :smileywink: ) Here the LINK to that thread, containing also a reply. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S postion controller with Stegmann encoders I have a pair of PF700S configured in a master-slave arrangement each with a Stegmann optional encoder. The slave drive has the position controller enabled where the master encoder is the setpoint and the slave encoder is the feedback. These absolute encoders have preset zeros and there is no way to change them by means of the drive. Unless both encoders are mechanically aligned, there will be an offset at the enabling of the position controller. When the drives are stopped both mechanical loads will be at the same position. This will cause unstable operation until these two drives zero out this error. Is there any approach I could use to zero out this error before enabling the position controller? Thus avoiding this unstable operation upon startup. ### Assistant: djr, Depending on your application this may be a non-issue, or a somewhat easy fix. Non-issue: The PF700S position regulator is, by default, not in absolute mode. (position regulator absolute mode is not necessarily the same as using an absolute position device). By default, when the drive is started or position regulator is enabled the position loop assumes where the feedback is, and where the reference is, is where it wants to be. From that point on the drive simply looks at changes in reference and feedback and acts accordingly. In other works, the drive by default zeros the position ref and feedback on start. Easy fix:If you are using Absolute mode (P740 b6 I believe) and you want to fix the offset simply calculate an offset that will negate the original offset and put it in P753 or P754 (Position Offset 1 and 2). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 and MPL-A1530U-Ej42aa I have the drive motor combination of the subject. I dont see the motor in the Ultraware list of available motors. Will the Ultra identify the motor? Must I enter a new parameter file to the Ultra? How do I do it? ### Assistant: hiro, you need to update your Ultraware motor database... Here a link to technotes that helps... Aid 38188 Aid 39505 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 825-PD protection Relay I need some explation on the function of the terminals Y-(common),and Y12 (IN1) in the 825-PD protection relay. Do i need to use this terminal for a DOL connection?. ### Assistant: lukman, the function you may assign to that input, and to the other inputs also, are shown in the 825-PD User Manual, starting at page 5-34. Attached a screenshot of the table... Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 not working! Hi I have used the SMC-3 controller before a few times ok, but today I completed a control panel using 5 SMCs from 3A to 25A. None of these will run a motor, even though the red light stays on and no fault is shown. A voltmeter accross the output shows a constant pulsing of a sort of voltage, but not enough to start a motor. The test button procedure checks out ok. I have succesfully substituted a couple of them with know working SMCs and they run up fine. What are the chances of all 5 being faulty? All different sizes too. I can't think of anything that would stop them running up... ### Assistant: GRC, verify if the not working SMC-3 are series B... as explained in Aid 38225, they change a dip/switch function in it, that may prevent the motor to start :smileysurprised: Also check Aid 35399 Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to gain full torque from motor at low speed I have an inverter 1305-3HP which I scaled 0-10V = 0-50HZ for a 4 poles motor. It has been observed that the torque of motor at 1-3HZ is not sufficient to turn the load smoothly. Kindly help me which parameters should I adjust to compensate it and also that how I can program that drive for “Sensorless Vector control”. ### Assistant: Unfortunately, the 1305 is a Volts-per-Hertz drive, so it cannot be configured as Sensorless Vector. :smileywink: This is the why it isn't easy to get torque and stability to these low frequencies. Only way you may try to play with DC boost (par. 9) to add some DC voltage to the running drive at low frequencies.Take a look to the User Manual, pages 5-18 / 5-19. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 700 hmi I have a powerflex 700 frame size 3 series b, 480 volt. We had a power blink and my drive him no longer displays anything. The lights are on and drive functions fine yet, but I curious if there is a fuse for it or if him is bad. I suspect the him is bad but hopefully there is a fuse somewhere I can not seem to locate. Any suggestions?? ### Assistant: The only thing I can suggest, unfortunately, is to change the HIM, as it is faulty. No fuse to check...:smileysad: Best check would be either to test the suspect faulty HIM on another drive, or test a wotking HIM on your PF700... Just to be sure that the fault is not inside drive board...:smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can Ultra 100 series drive with DeviceNet be used without DeviceNet interface? After looking through the user manual, I'm unable to determine if an Ultra 100 series drive with the DeviceNet interface can be setup and operated like a standard 100 series drive without using the DeviceNet interface. Anyone know? Thanks! Jon ### Assistant: jdgoguen, if you leave the DeviceNet module of Ultra 100 unconnected, then your drive can be used and operate as a standard 100 series drive. Hope that helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1394 series B amplifiers on Sercos Kinetix 1394C-SJT22-D System module When Configuring the Axis under "the Properties Tab Drive/Motor" The Amplifier Catalog Number of the module I am using is not available from the Pulldown menu. All Available Module are 1394C-XXXX, I am using older servo amplifiers (Series B) and My part ### Assistant: Just a question to clarify.... did you try to select as Amplifier the 1394C-xxxx instead of "none" ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 with Linear Motor Anyone had use Kinetix 6000 with Linear Motors? ### Assistant: Is there a particular issue you're taking on? The MP Linear Stages work well. They are based on the Anorad design and they have been successfully building linear stages for quite some time. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Camming 4 Real Axis & 2 Virtual Axis? I am using an L45 processor with two sercos cards and 7 axis total. 4 of these axis need to be cammed together, but not at the start of the process. I have put these 4 on the same sercos card. I am presently camming virtual 1 to axis 1 & axis 2. I then cam virtual 2 to axis 3 & axis 4. I then jog both virtuals separately. Later in the process, I cam virtual 1 to virtual 2 and then only jog virtual 1. All 6 move at that point. This seems to work ok, but I haven't run the machine much at this point. Is this the best way to do this?Does anyone know any problems that may crop up? ### Assistant: your only alternative is to cam axis 3 and axis 4 to virtual 1 vs. cam virtual 2 to virtual 1 in your second mode. Based on my experience (even though I haven't done what you are doing) it seems like what you have already done should work fine. I think the only thing...if you read some AB literature (it seems to be in the back of my mind I read somewhere) that you have a slight delay (probably un-noticable, except in extremely critical applications) where you are "cascading" these camming functions. I think this delay is equal to one trajectory calculation cycle.... maybe in mSec??? You'll have to do a little reading if you think it will matter in your application. Sorry I can't help more than that. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 6000 and external encoder Hello I have successfully started up my first Kinetix 6000 with external encoder. Machine works but there is one problem. External encoder is on the other side of the conveyor and if it is lifted up (material jam...) motor starts with motion. It looks like it’s trying to find correct position. It would be better if motor is disabled when position error is too high. What needs to be done? Thanks, Janko ### Assistant: Position error is an item that is watched for an axis. In the axis properties, on the Limits tab is the setting for the maximum Position Error Tolerance. This is set when the axis is auto tuned. Along with that, on the Fault Action tab, is the setting for what function will occur when this position error limit has been reached. Disable Drive is a choice for this item. You may want to check these settings. Also, you could do a GSV to watch the position error (has to be selected as one of the Real TIme Axis Information items on the Drive/Motor tab) and create your own actions when this value is larger then some other value. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix Drive Tripping on E07/E64 fault in MPL Series motor In one of our engineering project we have Kinetix 6000 drives on sercos with MPL series motors 1. Kinetix 6000 Drives2. MPL series Motors3. 2090-UXNFBMP-S15/S20/S30 Series CProblem Being Faced:-We are consistently facing motor feedback noise faults on some axis in the system with following characteristics : -- Some times the problem will get solved by replacing the feedback cable. Also note that the same cable if used in another location with the combination of K6 drive and MPL motor will work without any fault indication.- The Motors are not on movable parts. ### Assistant: Make sure that the motors and equipment is grounded. If you use custom motor cables somtimes the ground and sheilding is not connected at the motor end. This is very important. Both ends of the feedback cable must be gounded also. It may seem like a broken record but noise is 95% gounding. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 Dear sir,We have a Poweflex 40 Drive for 0.75Kw. CatNo. 22B-D2P3N104I want to display the RPM in Display.Please suggest how we will able to display RPM in VFD HIM. Kind Regards Shashi Bhushan Chauhan ### Assistant: You may use parameter d010 (Process Display) configuring first the Process Factor by parameter A099. Process Display will show the result of the following formula: Output Frequency x Process Factor Lets write an example... Assume you have a motor with 1300 RPM at 60Hz... then the Process Factor is 1300/60 = 21.66After you'll put that result in A099, you'll see the calculated RPM in d010. Hope that helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: breakout board connection I am using a breakout board (CN1) part no.2090-U3CBBDM44 (with 24VDC to 5VDC converter).How to wire 24DC to converter,can I tie terminal X-(AUX_COM) and X+(24V_AUX_PWR) to 0V and 24VDC terminals the same with I/O power supply termianl IOCOM and IOPWR? Thanks ### Assistant: Derek, you may do that. Just be aware to ground the supply elsewhere in the system, as X- is isolated from chassis ground of the drive. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Control of ultra 3000 index drive I am going to use ultra 3000 index drive to control a movement on condition from the first spot to the second pot and back to the first spot.Back and forth repeatedly.I want to use preset position mode.I can set the second spot as preset postion 0 and the first spot as preset position 1.I also need to set drive input to active drive move to preset positon.From the manual,it said i have to set digial input 8 as preset select 0.When it is off ,drive controllded motor moves to preset posion 0.When it is on motor moves to preset posion 1.I donot want to control a movement between two places deponding on change of status (off /on)on only one input.I'd like to control a movement just when one input is on. When it is off ,nothing to do.Can I use preset posion 1 and 2,also preset select 1 and 2 on digital input 7 and 6?So I donot need to use preset posion 0 and preset select 0 for input 8.Thus,only when input 7 is on goes to preset posion 1 and only when input 6 is on goes to preset position 2 and back and forth.Can anybody help me with this?Thanks ### Assistant: Derek, first some considerations taken from U3K manuals... Preset Selects 0 through 5 contribute a binary value when a digital input becomes active. The drive sums the binary values and uses the resulting integer to determine which Preset to activate. The drive uses only the Preset Select 0, 1 and 2 binary values (yielding values 0 – 7) when the drive’s Operation mode is set to Preset Position, Preset Velocity, Preset Current and Preset Follower (Gearing Ratio). The digital input Preset Select binary values are as follows: • Preset Select 0 = 1 if active, 0 if not. • Preset Select 1 = 2 if active, 0 if not. • Preset Select 2 = 4 if active, 0 if not. So, if you activate only the input configured as Preset Select 1, you run Preset 2 (the binary value of this select is 2).Again, if you activate only the input configured as Preset Select 2, you run Preset 4. Well, to obtain what you want, you have to activate the input configured as Preset Select 0 to start Preset 1 and only Preset Select 1 when you want to start Preset 2. :smileysurprised: See also the attached table... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000i E55 fault Ultra 3000i E55 fault.when power on/off ,it wii show E55 error code. ### Assistant: Two main possible reasons: Personality EEprom Data Corruption, due to noise - not field fixable, you must return for repair (prevention is possible, verify proper shielding and grounding) If you have a small unit (.5kw, 1kw and 2kw) problem could be related to the 5vdc Auxilary Control power voltage.If it is not a precise 5.1vdc and free from noise, it may generate E55, User Parameter Checksum. You may try (for testing purpose) to remove the external 5vdc supply voltage from pins 2 and 3 of CN-1, power the unit and see if E55 occurs again. If not, the 5 Vdc external power could be the problem. Using a CN-1 BreakOut Board 2090-U3CBB-DM44 that has a filter inside could solve the problem. If you have a sercos drive, use a 2090-U3CBB-DM12 instead. Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 "drive.Ready" Under what conditions does the "drivename.Ready" bit from the drive go low?? I assume if the drive is powered up, and not faulted, the "drivename.Ready" bit will be high. Is that correct?? thanks, alan ### Assistant: Not exactly... :smileytongue: Here the conditions that makes drive ready bit on: the drive is powered, Enabled and no Start Inhibits exist. It is “ready” to run Attached a screenshot taken from PF7x Reference Manual ;it explain the Start Inhibit / Start Permissive conditions. Hope that helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 Fault Alram.. If PF700 shows fault or alarm, I couldn't know when that alarm happened. Because PF700 just shows total inverter running time with alarm message. So I need yy/mm/dd/hh/mm/ss like this type for reporting. Please change it by firm-ware upgrade or other method. ### Assistant: I agree with Sungjong. I have often experienced somes frustrations while troubleshooting because PowerFlex 700 doesn't timestamp the default. Adding this feature would be welcome. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 40 can't get reverse to work single phase feed (208) paramater is at "0" ### Assistant: timpl, just some more infos needed... may you post how do you connect the drive inputs?do you want to reverse from keypad, digital I/O, comms ?!P036, start source, which value ?A051 - A052 - A053 - A054 are different than default ? Thanks...- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drives AOP v2.01 I received a pdf concerning RSLogix v17 that advertised the ability to create drives while online. I saw it well before v17 was released. I was surprised to learn that creating a drive while online wasn't possible once I upgraded to v17. Going back to look at the pdf I noticed that it did say that Drives AOP v2.01 was required. When will it be released? ### Assistant: Drives AOP v2.01 is targeted January 2009 and will be downloadable from the following links when available: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash/LogixProfiler.asp - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex Par 50 Are the thermistor inputs used to calculate the %MTU ? , and if so can Par 50 be adjusted to give a trip point ? ### Assistant: MTU is motor thermal usage and is a mathematical model that simulates the amount of heat generated in a motor due to current draw over time. It is based on an I^2T algorigthm (where I is current and T is time). Some of the factors used to calculation are what the full load current of the motor is set at, what the actual current draw of the motor is, and the amount of current used to start the motor. PTC value isn't used for that... it gives you an option to have an enhanced control of motor temperature. An alarm (pre-fault) indication level can be programmed to indicate the unit is getting close to faulting. The alarm modification information is displayed through the LCD, HIM, Communication (if applicable) and alarm contact closing. Parameter 50 is used to set an alarm status in the SMC-Flex based on the programmed level in it...If you want to be advised before %MTU reach 100% and the overload occurs, then you've to program a value at which you will have an alarm...default is 50%. Hope this helps...- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 70 Hi all, Can we use the PF 70 with 4X enclosure outdoor in a shaded highly corrosive area? ### Assistant: Are you *talking* about IP66/NEMA 4x version of PF70 ? In that case, at the following links you may find some infos... http://www.ab.com/drives/powerflex/70/http://www.ab.com/drives/powerflex/70/70_nema.html Be aware that only the Flange mount version is suitable for outdoor use. If you're instead asking for a configured drive, this other link... http://www.ab.com/drives/powerflex/70/70_configured.html Last, if you're installing the drive in a custom enclosure, if it is NEMA 4x, for sure it is ok. Hope this helps...- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Clarifing Sinking and Sourcing on the 700S Here are the questions that I have about the Power-flex 700S phase II drive. I will be using an external power supply source and NOT the drive internal power supply from Terminal ### Assistant: wow... pretty long question ! :smileyvery-happy: Yes, you're right, there is a type-o on that manual... :smileysurprised: In order to see the correct version, download the following : PF700S ph II User Manual - page 1-27 (here attached is a screenshot) Also, what you explain you want to realize is correct; you're sinking the digital outputs...again take a look to the attached image. Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: install 22-COMM-D into powerflex 400 We have powerflex 400 part 22C-D060A103. We want to install devicenet communication 22-COMM-D. Do we need to buy communication adapter cover ? ### Assistant: RiverVN,no you dont need to buy communication cover for this rating.It is required for only PF 40 small rating drives. :smileywink: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Single PowerFlex 40 10HP drive What Enclosure size I neeed to mount a single PowerFlex 40 10HP, 7.5Kw inverter into an enclosure NEMA 4/12. What Size enclosure should i use? ### Assistant: I may suggest to take a look to PowerFlex 40 User Manual. You drive is a Frame C; dimensions at page B-7 , mounting clearances and considerations at page 1-3 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: gv 3000 fault code F 3 not F03 any ideas I have a GV3000 where it starts up with F 3, F in the first 7 seg and 3 in the last flashing with every led at the same time.Tech support suggested the 15v rail for encoder... yes that is for a F03 fault. My 15v rail is ok along with all the other rails. No button presses / combination will do anything.A top panel from another larger drive will give me access but starts with the mismatch code for controller / power stage but would allow me to start the matching process but as this belongs to a different drive I cannot spare it.I suspect the memory is corrupted but unable to clear it.Any Ideas?Thanks in anticipationTim Smith ### Assistant: Did you already try what is suggested in the User Manual ? Attached is a screenshot of the indications.... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 electrical noise I am having a problem with electrical noise from the output of a pf70 that is affecting a metal detector in a food production line. The noise is being picked up on the coil of the detector and has been confirmed with an O'scope, it is preventing the detector from doing it's job. We have confided it's coming from the drive by wiring the motor directly to 480, 3 ph, 60 hz and the noise disappears. The pf70 is in the MCC about 250 ft away from the motor which is a Franklin Hydro Duty, 2.0 hp, 2.8 fla. the output wires are bundled with several others out of the MCC run through conduit, then branched off to the motor. The wires are not shielded. Thank you ### Assistant: I suggest (unless already done) to take a look to the following publication: Wiring and Grounding Guidelines I think it could be very useful to you for this issue... it contains: Wire and cable typesPower Distribution GuidanceGrounding InformationCable Routing InformationRefective wave description and effects of.Electromagnetic InterferenceBearing CurrentsMotor Cable Length Restrictions Tables Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Need Battery Backup in AB VFD Dear Sir,One of our customer need battery backup in VFD (DC) Rating is 2.2KW, Please suggest the Model and Wiring Diagram to connect the same. Kind Regards Shashi Bhushan Chauhan ### Assistant: May you please post the complete catalog # for your drive ? It will help... :smileytongue: Anyway, if you're *talking* about PF700S, take a look to Aid 42630. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700VC and PF700H output current at 50 degree C Hi, What will be the output current of following drives at 50 degree C. As these drives rating given based on 40 degree C what will be the derating factor to be applied.? PF700VC : 20BC535A3, 20BC535N3, PF700H : 20BC730A0 ### Assistant: All the informations you need in the following publications: PF70 / 700 Reference Manual (search for Derating) PF700H Technical Data Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 180 Powerflex 700VC part number I need a 180Amp PFlex 700 type 1 with external HIM. I need 24V inputs and all the analog outputs available. I need 2 N.O. relay outputs and no communication modules. No braking resistors. Can someone help with this part number. I have this part number (20BD180A3ANNANC0)but not sure if this has an external HIM with it. If I need a seperate part number for the external HIM, can you please give me this. It will need a long cable between the drive and external HIM. Thank you. ### Assistant: CRAIG_1, your part number has the on board LCD, not an external one. I may suggest to navigate this LINK, where you may find a configurator, to understand your part number. Anyway, the external HIM isn't available as a Factory Installed Option in that drive...I mean you need a separate part number. If you need a Panel Mount option, the cat. number is 20-HIM-C3S (it includes a 3 meters cable to connect to drive).If you need an Handheld HIM, then you may use the one already installed over your drive (that is a 20-HIM-A3) and a 20-HIM-H10 (1 meter cable) plus a 1202-Hxx to get a distances up to 10 meters. Take a look at pubblication in the link below, at page 8 you may find what I've just summarized above. PF700 Technical Data Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700H fault 71 My PF 700H faults with a code 71. It faults the drive when this happens. According to the manual it is a Periph Loss. How do I stop this from faulting the drive and where is the fault coming from? ### Assistant: Kathy, that fault is on the network side of your communication module... which is the catalog number for your comm. module ? I mean which is the network type you're using... Anyway, you may look inside its Event queue... you may access this from your LCD HIM... Main menu, Device Select, select your adapter and go to Diagnostic, then Events and View Event Queue. Inside the user manual for your comm module, you may find a list of events, and this could clarify your issue. It is better to find out which is the cause of the fault and remove it if possible, rather than use the Comm Fault Action parameter 21 to avoid the Periph. Loss stops the drive... it could be dangerous. Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: power cable high flex for the MPL-B880D-MJ22AA I have found the standard flex power cable for the MPL-B880D-MJ22AA servo motor. What is the part number to order high flex instaed of non-flex power cable? Standard power cable part number 2090-XXNPMP8S03. THANK-YOU ### Assistant: The part number you need is : 2090-XXTPMP-8S03 You may find this information on the Motion Selection Guide, page 396. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: drives software - hey guys, I am pretty new to the AB world. I have a solid understanding of drives but with DanFoss and Tele software was basic and straight forward. I am getting lost in the Rockwell world, no idea when or why you would use Linx. When you choose Observer over DriveExplorer or Executive or Lite. Tools etc etc. Does anyone know of a decent link/chart explaining the function and application of each? I would love some online turorials to figure out exactly what I may need. Any guidance would be great.......thanks a bunch ### Assistant: Here an useful document that may clarify, helping to compare software products for drives.... http://www.ab.com/drives/drivetools/software-comparison.pdf Also take a look to the following link: http://www.ab.com/drives/software.html Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 cables Does anyone know if high flex cables are made for the Ultra 3000 Servos? ### Assistant: Yes, of course...you may find all the informations you need about continuous-flex cables on the Motion Selection Guide, at chapter 10, starting from page 264 and more specifically for Ultra 3000 starting at page 441 in chapter 11 (here you may search for the drive/motor cable combination you need) Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AC driver 3.7KW can use for motor 4KW I have an AC drive 3.7KW. Can it use for motor 4kW ? ### Assistant: RiverVN, normally this is not possible, because the motor is bigger size than drive... just check the FLA current the motor needs, and verify if the drive could supply it. I suggest to go with 4 Kw drive, to better manage intermittent overload, and also start-up current. Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 homing problem I'm using Ultra 3000i to control a motor bewteen normal count positions 0 and 100000. I have a homing sensor at position 0 and a negative overtravel sensor at position -10000. During a normal homing sequence, the motor will go backwards till it meets the homing sensor, stop and go forward 1000 counts, which is position zero. If the homing sensor is out of order, the homing sequence will cause the motor to pass the homing sensor and move to the negative overtravel sensor. Now comes the problem: Here the motor will for no particular reason change direction and go forward until someone stops it. So activating a negative overtravel while homing seems to make the motor do a movement I didn't tell it to. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks, Tommy. ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the following technote: Aid 47722 There are all the cases of Homing and overtravel, and your situations seems to occur sometimes as a known behavior... Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 2000 Schematic Drawings Does anyone know where I can access Kinetix 2000 servo schematic drawings? I found the panel footprint but not the schematics. ### Assistant: Pilot, try to navigate to the following link: Kinetix 2000 User Manual Otherwise, go to the Literature Home and search for Keyword Kinetix 2000. Also, for Product Drawings, this other link: Product Drawings ... and build the correct Cat. number as needed. Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex70 and 20CommE We have PF70 drives that are configured to be controlled via the 20CommE module on Ethernet. Works well.In anticipation of a network or PLC crash, can the drive be configured to also respond to hardwired inputs, (start, stop, run at a preset speed) in order to accomodate the "emergency" situation?Can you program a digital input to transfer control from the 20CommE to hardwire and then back again? Or do you absolutely have to go in through the HIM andmodify the control parameters? Thanks ### Assistant: wireguy, you may use the Local control function over a Digital input terminal. Take a look to Aid 49630... Also, Aid 41038 gives a similar functionality... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 via Ethernet Hi all. I'm developing a project with several PowerFlex 700 VC's and PowerFlex 40's on Ethernet to a ControlLogix. I'm having to set up datalinks to get a couple of extra parameters read back in. The 700s seemed pretty simple. But on the 40's I can't find where to add the extra datalinks. The Data Format box (in Module Definition) is set to 0 Data Links and is grayed out, so I can't change it. I've looked in the user manuals for the 40 and the 22-Comm-E module and I can't seem to find the info I need. ### Assistant: Unfortunately, Powerflex 4x has not the possibility to use Datalinks... :smileysad: Only way you have in order to read/write parameter is through Explicit Messaging. Aid 38670 22-COMM-E User Manual - chapter 6 as examples - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can multiple PFlex 70/700 drive params bet set via SSV in CLX? We have many systems using either CompactLogix or ControlLogix and PowerFlex 70/700 drives via 20 Comm E modules. We are investigating the ability to download drive parameters via ENet to the drives from the processor using SSV's or Explicit Messaging triggered from a PV+. We usually change only a few parameters from factory default and want the ability to eliminate CopyCat or manual configuration via the HIM. Has any one done this? Thanks. ### Assistant: Bill, you may do this through explicit messaging, that potentially gives you the ability to read/write all the parameters in the drive, but there is also another simple way, using PF7x Datalinks... You have a maximum of 8 Input Datalinks (to write parameters in the Drive) and 8 Output Datalinks (to read parameters from the Drive. I suggest to read the 20-COMM-E User Manual, chapter 5 and chapter 6, in order to understand the two possibilities....there are also some useful examples... Also, take a look to Aid 32629...it has all you need to know in order to use explicit messaging Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 Where can i find programming manual, this drive was preprogrammed and didn't come with one. Thanks ### Assistant: Here the link to the User Manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22b-um001_-en-e.pdf Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 E41 I have been seeing ground faults and drive hard faults come up in my PLC.The ultraware fault history shows E41 filling the entire queue. I have an internal shunt, what options do I have to fix this error? ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 22707 - Aid 26076 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 4 no ouput voltage even with numbers on the keypad (100V) HiAfter a ground fault on the motor, the drive looks OK and I see voltage on the keypad (ex. 100V output) when motor button is activated but there's no voltage output at the drive and motor. ### Assistant: Maybe for some strange reasons it is not in a fault state, but I think it is damaged... :smileysad: If it indicates it is running and you may see some output frequency over the display, the motor should obviously run if properly connected... so if the motor stay stopped, drive is damaged. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Explicit messaging to a 20 Comm module Now that I have the Explicit Messaging working great to the PFlex 7XX drive, I need to know how to set up the Set Attribute Scattered MSG to write Parameters to the actual 20 Comm E module. I can't find (or understand) the Class/Instance/Attributes that I need to specify to write to the module and not the drive. Can anyone point me in the right direction?Thanks,Bill ### Assistant: Bill, Class Instance and Attribute should be the same as those used to read/write parameters in the drive... Just you need to specify in the Scattered_Write_Request (source element in the example of the 20-COMM-E User Manual) the number of the adapter parameters; they start from 16384, as you can see in the screenshot. So, for example, if you want to write Accel. Time 2 in the drive, you will use 141, if you want to write the adapter parameter 03 to Enable BOOTP, you need to use 16387 (16384 + 3) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336S BRF50 Hi there I have got a 1336S-BRF50-AA-EN4-L4 drive and i wish to run it using the inputs from TB3 (L4 option card). I have done a factory reset and have programmed input parameter 12. i have also changed the direction mask to x11111111. But when the try to run it it says "Speed at 0.00Hz". The speed is determined by the inpust on TB3 ternimals 26, 27, 28. When I program input mode 12 it automatically sets the maximum freq and voltage to 60Hz and 415Volts and the base freq to 60hz and voltage to 415V as well. Can someone please help me i getting this started please. I need to get it going ASAP! Thanks a lot guys ### Assistant: It seems your drive is running fine, but the frequency command is 0 Hz, so it stays in run mode at 0 Hz....:smileysurprised:Take a look to the attached screenshot, taken from the User Manual... try to change the Speed Select inputs to obtain a Preset Frequency source, programming some values in Preset Freq. Parameters.For example, all the three inputs closed means "use Preset Freq. 7", programming a value of 45 Hz in Preset Freq.7 parameters, the drive should run at that speed. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4 Max Rate of Start/Stopping I am looking at using a PowerFlex4 inverter for indexing a conveyor when reject products are presented to it. Does any one know the max rate of starting/stopping the drive per min. Many Thanks Mark ### Assistant: Depends what you mean by starting and stopping. If you mean adding and removing power, then I would recommend not more than once per minute. Otherwise, you will burn out the precharge resistors. If you mean starting and stopping output, then you should be able to do it as fast as the inputs will take it. The PowerFlex 4 will read the analog inputs at about 2 times per second. The digital inputs update at 2mS and have a throughput time of 6mS +/- 2mS. I hope this clarifies the situation! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Encoder 845H I got an 845H encoder connected to a 1769-HSC module, when I power up the encoder my reading increase for CW rotation and decrease for CCW rotation, I just need the opposite, I connected encoder channel A to module channel A1, some clue? Thanks. ### Assistant: If you are using quadrature mode, you may swap the A and A- leads with the B and B- leads (page 23 of the below indicated manual)...the count direction is determined by the phase relation of inputs A and B. If A leads B, the counter increments. If B leads A, the counter decrements. Or you may use the DirectionInvert bit to change the counting direction, leaving the encoder connected as is... :smileysurprised: take a look to the -HSC User Manual at page 18 and page 25 to see various options... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Heartbeat for Powerflex 70 EC w/ ethernet with Logix Profile Hello, I came acrossed a slight issue today. I have a Powerflex 70EC VFD with ethernet connect to my CLX v16 PLC. The drive was running and I use the DriveStatus_Active bit as my running feedback. In the middle of the drive running, an electrician unplugged the ethernet cable from the drive which stopped the drive however the DriveStatus_Active bit stayed high and the drive displayed as running on my HMI. I was wondering if the Powerflex has heartbeat I can configure in the datalink so I can fault the drive on the HMI if I lose comms in the above scenario. ### Assistant: I would like to suggest a way to check the connection with your drive, that I've used in many plants...You may program a GSV instruction, checking the drive status using Module object... you may find some examples in the following technote: Aid 24162 In the RSLogix5000 online help, search for GSV/SSV objects - MODULE, to see what is available to check... see also attached screenshot with an example.... Hope this helps…- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Coordinating 2 axes, MCLM, MAG, MAM & MAJ I need to be able to move 2 axes simultaneously with a defined relationship between them (the axes are at right angles, and the angle of the trajectory with respect to 1 of the axes is defined). To do a move of a predetermined distance it seems my best bet is to use a MCLM instruction (although I guess I could use MAG and MAM to gear the axes together and then move one of them). To allow the operator to jog the axes I think my only option is to use MAG and MAJ? Having geared the axes together using a MAG do I then just execute a MAJ on one of the axes and the other will automatically follow it? Presumably the .ER bit on the MAJ instruction tag will only be set if there is an error on the master axis? Does a Motion Axis Stop (MAS) 'disconnect' the 2 axes so that they can move independently? If not then what does? A bit later... I guess another option is to create a virtual axis and gear the 2 real axes to that. I wonder what the pros & cons are of the different approaches? Mike ### Assistant: If you define a coordinate system, axis 2 does not automatically follow axis 1 in a jog. The two axis are only going to be "together" when you execute the MCLM or MCCM instructions. For operator jogging the two axis together will require the MAG. Having geared the axes together using a MAG do I then just execute a MAJ on one of the axes and the other will automatically follow it? The MAJ is executed for the master and then the slave will follow at the gear ratio. If you MAJ the slave, it moves by itself. Presumably the .ER bit on the MAJ instruction tag will only be set if there is an error on the master axis? The .ER bit simply means that there was an error in the MAJ instruction. It does not indicate that there was a physical error with either of the axis, unless either axis has a particular error and that causes the instruction to fault. Does a Motion Axis Stop (MAS) 'disconnect' the 2 axes so that they can move independently? If not then what does? The MAS can 'disconnect' the gearing if the Stop Type is set to ALL or GEAR. If the Stop Type is just set to Jog for the master then they both stop, but both will move again for the next motion command on the Master. I guess another option is to create a virtual axis and gear the 2 real axes to that. I wonder what the pros & cons are of the different approaches? There is really no big difference in using the virtual to control the other two axis unless your automatic mode is for a coordinate system and the manual operator jog is for just jogging the two axis in a gear mode. That might make your programming more organized, but doesn't effect the timing or accuracy of the moves. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Load Sharing with 700H I have two 700H drives driving a single conveyor belt. The drives are running one motor each separated by about 4m.How do I set them up so that they both run together, sharing the load, without the risk of having one "run away"? The only control option is "Open-loop" "Speed Regulator".If both drives are set up exactly the same and both get the same speed reference, will setting the "Droop @FLA" on one drive only really make it work? ### Assistant: PJWZA,I hope it should work as i guess the application is not that critical.Droop should work fine here.:smileywink: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Problem with SERCOS interface on Ultra3000 Drive. We have a control system that consists of 4 Ultra3000's communicating with an Allen Bradley PLC via a SERCOS fiber optic link. Ever since the initial startup of this unit we have had intermittent communication errors. Well, today they became much less intermittent and more permanent, we could only keep communication established for about 10 minutes in every hour. Each one of these drives are connected to the SERCOS in series to each other. It was obvious therefore to find out where the communication ended. I have no way to test the quality of or the data integrity of a fiber optic link, I can only use my eyesight to verify that there is light emitting from the SERCOS link at whatever point that I remove a cable. It was obvious using this method that the signal was entering a certain drive in the string, and in fact was being acted upon since the communication light was green, but it was not exiting this drive and entering the next one in the string. The red light was not emitting from the output of this card, so that eliminates the next fiber optic cable as being the problem. Also, if I remove the cable from the input of the bad drive and install it in the input of the next drive in the string, the rest of the drives from that point on establish communication again. So, obviously, the SERCOS interface card is defective in that drive. The question is, What has been the resolution of this problem? If you ran into this, was it just as simple as maybe the card is not fully seated into the connector in the drive? Remember, this problem is intermittent, it comes then it goes. I actually observed the output starting to work, then not work visually several times while the output cable was removed. Or does anyone know what specific component on the board may be defective? I have not disassembled the drive yet to see what components are there, but assume there must be an optocoupler I.C. of some sort that may be getting spotty? Or possibly something as simple as a poor solder joint? The simple answer is obviously to replace the card, but the customer is coming in Monday afternoon to observe the unit we are using this control system on run, so it might be quicker to source the individual component locally. Thank you for your help. ### Assistant: Is the drive with the problem still under warranty? I have never messed with the internal hardware of the SERCOS interface on the Ultra 3K but I have had this problem before. I just had the drive replaced. By the time you mess around with troubleshooting at the component level, you could just get a new drive and be done with it. I don't know what the urgency for this application is, but the drives aren't that expensive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 - Minimum Mounting Clearances - is a wiring duct concidered as an obstable is the wiring duct considered as an obstacle that restrict the air flow?? should I absolutley respect the 4.7 inch clearance even if i'm installing the drives inside a cooled enclosure (A/C) , is there any chart document that can show me what's is the minimum clearance to respect according to the ambiante temperature? if I can guaranty that the temperature inside the enclosure will never increase more that 35celcius degrees, should I respect the 4.7 inches clearance between the PF40 drive and the wiring duct ?? Thank you for your help ### Assistant: The clearance indicated in the User Manual should be respected (and wiring duct is considered an obstacle to the air flow), to avoid drive failure.... technote 34911 has details on this argument... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 AC Drive - Fault 24 - Decel Inhibit Here's the story, We have (3) Powerflex 700 Drives installed in a cooling tower, powering (3) 60hp Fan Motors. 2 of them run fine - 1 we are having a problem with. It has happened in the past, and has either corrected itself (unlikely) or we have done something to correct the problem (undocumented - electrician's fault :) ). It is going into a fault 24 - Decel Inhibit - "The drive is not following a commanded deceleration because it is attempting to limit bus voltage." All 3 fans are set up identically - This fault's "Actions" are as follows: 1. Verify input voltage is within drive specified limits. - Input voltage is fine on all 3 drives. 2. Verify system ground impedance follows proper grounding techniques. - All 3 drives are grounded to the same bus bar. 3. Disable bus regulation and/or add dynamic brake resistor and/or extend deceleration time. Bus Regulation has been disabled. Deceleration time on this drive has been changed from default to 3600 seconds. Haven't done anything with a Dynamic Brake Resistor - don't understand what it is and I don't want it to "Brake". I'm not concerned with the deceleration speed of the fan at all... Anyone have any other suggestions???????? Any other questions that need to be asked/answered ???? PS - Drive will run anywhere from 2 minutes to 10 minutes before faulting. ### Assistant: It is not clear to me what could be the cause... may be a defective part or firmware in that drive... Did you try to swap the motor commanded by this drive connecting it onto another one of the three? Just to check if the problem stays with that drive or moves where that motor is connected... Also, as a try, you may disable the fault annunciation using Parameter 238, to see if your application can be run anyway....(with caution...!) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Safety Instruction Safety L6XS for SafeOff (dual channel Output - single channel feedback input) Hello, I'm looking for a safety instruction in my L62S that can handle the safe-off functionality as follows:- Safe-Off switching done by 2 safety outputs (dual channel) to 2 relays on same SafeOff-board of K6000-drive- Feedback of Safe-Off status: 2 feedback contacts on SafeOff-board of K6000 drive are wired in series and put finally to 1 safety input. I thing about using the ROUT-instruction (redundant output instruction), that requires 2 feedback contacts together with 2 outputs.The 2 outputs are no problem. But for the 2 feedback contacts (inputs) in the ROUT-instruction, I thought about using for Feedback1- and Feedback2-field the same safety Input. So far so good.Then I read the help function of the Rout instruction again and saw that it will do Pulse-checking on both inputsignals (feedback1 and feedback2-inputs).If it makes pulse checking according SIL3/CAT4 on both inputs what will the instruction do when there are 2times the same input configured? Will it go in error?Can I have a similar safety instruction with no Pulse testing on the 2 feedback input signals, or a similar safety instruction for dual channel safety output with single channel feedback input? Regards,Frank V. ### Assistant: Hi Frank, Pulse checking is done by configuring the safety in- and outputs, it has nothing to do with the ROUT function.If the input is configured for testpulse and that input does not get the correct testpulse signal, it will fail. So your solution is to configure only one feedback signal for testpulse. Only one testpuls output goes to your feedback input. In your ROUT block, use the input for both feedbacks and you are ready. p.s.Testpuls is mainly used for more diagnosis. Your application will also work without testpuls. Success,Cya \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Active homing on torque level How does the active homing on torque level work?The typically set for the torque level in the homing tab of the axis properties does not match the torque level the axis is using to do the homing sequence. ### Assistant: Did you see the Application Manual at this LINK ? It could be useful to understand how it works.... also, it may be useful if you can give some more details about your sequence and your doubts... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SSV to manipulate Conversion Constant Axis properties I have a single Ultra 3000 drive moving a piston pump through a ball screw programmed with RSLogix 5000 and PV Plus HMI. I have the system scaled in milliliters. At different times I want to install a different volume size piston pump while the stroke length remains the same. I need to be able to write a new conversion constant to the Axis properties. I have been told that an SSV can do this. But I can not even locate the conversion constant attribute in the Axis tag. Has any one ever done something like this and can you offer some suggestions? ### Assistant: After you've inserted the SSV instruction in your application program, fill in its fields as follows: Class = AXIS Instance = Axis name from motion group. Attribute = ConversionConstant Source = REAL tag Also take a look to Motion Modules User Manual at page 298 for other infos... and take a look to the attached screenshot... Hope this helps…- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Reading 1336 VFD over ethernet possible? This may be a dumb question but I see a 1336 VFD drive in my RSwho, but I can't right click on it and see a data monitor. I can use a browser to it's IP and see data there, speed, faults etc. If I wanted to use OPC or ABR to read the data from this drive over ethernet and put it on SCADA,, how can I do that? ### Assistant: Splash,Yes you can do read data vaues from 1336 drive and put it on scada.you have to create topic in rslinx depending upon the type of processor and n/w used.and in the scada link the drive tags to scada tags.hope it helps....:smileywink: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rotary to Linear Motion any Ideas? ### Assistant: Try a virtual Axis as the position on the linear axis (Axis 1) Axis 2 is the Angular Position of the "CAM" Create a MAPC to copy the effect of the physical CAM (Look up COS rule to calculate values) Tie Axis 2 to Axis 1 via the MAPC Control the motion via Axis 1 Problems that you need to think aboutHoming When to engage the MAPC Overrotation of the Angular Position End of travel limits \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Multiple selectable Master Axis, One slave I have four identical stations that represent an Auxillary Feedback Axis to my system. The operator selects the station the slave axis is positioned at. I switch the station encoder to one of two axis (stations 1 & 2 to Axis A aux feedback and stations 3 or 4 to Axis B aux feedback). I now want to do a MAPC and slave an axis to the selected station. This program was based on a single station that I have converted to run at four stations. However, I programmed the MAPC for Axis A Aux feedback (stations 1 or 2) and now need to run at the other two stations (3 or 4). I would prefer to only have the one MAPC and switch in the appropriate Aux feedback axis as the master. I thought I could use a Virtual Axis in the MAPC and two MAG instructions to gear in the appropriate axis, but I see notes that the MAG only works with physical axis. Is this true? Is there another way around having a second MAPC? I have a lot of overhead (alarms, permissives, latches, etc.) surrounding the Cam instruction and would like to avoid duplicating it. ### Assistant: Not True MAG work on virtual axis (so does MAPC and MATC) Your plan should work Master -> Virtual via MAPC Virtual -> Correct Slave via MAGOR if I misunderstood the application Master -> Virtual Master via MAG Virtual Master - > Virtual Slave via MAPC Virtual slave -> Physical Slave via MAGBe aware there are scan delays based on your group update time One group update time per virtual slave \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive Resolution Calculation Hey Guys..!! I need to know how the Drive Resolution is calculated by the Calculate utility in the Drive/Motion Tab. Do anybody of you have the equations or formulas used for this? ### Assistant: Take a look to Aid 21973 , it could be what you're searching for.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion control in Controllogix program I'm struggling to formulate what it is that I actually want to ask/know, so please bear with me! What I'm trying to get at is... what is the purpose of there being a dedicated Motion Task Is this the only place one should put programs/routines which contains motion commands? If so why? I'm looking at an application that will use a limited amount of motion control to carry out operations 'on demand' when required to do so by various parts of the process. E.g. at some point the process will require an axis to move from A to B, it will wait for that to move to complete, and then go on to the next stage (which may or may not involve some more motion control). Should I put all programs/routines which contain motion commands in the Motion Task and all others in the Main (or other) Task? That might not be a very logical way of dividing up my system. Maybe there is some doc which will help me with this? Mike ### Assistant: Hopefully, I have understood your question/concern. The control logix processor can multi task. You can have many tasks in the Main task area or have tasks that are periodic or event driven. All tasks in the main run at the same time. Periodic task run defined by their time setting. Event task run when a defined event happens. Each task in the main can have its priority set to different levels. There is not a task type that is defined as a Motion Task. You can organize your task to put all motion in the same task so that it is easier to locate, test, and modify. Also, the main controller has certain priority when it comes to the execution of certain instruction. The motion instructions which go to the motion planner part the processor have the highest priority. But that priority is different then the task priorities. Motion has the highest priority because of the moving items need to have attention so as to not get off track or target. Hope this helped. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Update Cam profile when running I need to update a CAM profile for a motor, without stopping it or disabling the MAPC instruction. The need is to change the ratio between the master and slave motors. Thank you for your help. ### Assistant: It seems not possible... take a look to Aid 43326 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Electrolytic Capacitors shelf life I have a panel with several PF40s and PF70s ( 30 hp) that has been in storage for several years. I was told that I need to "re-form" the capacitors and was referrenced TN 18015. Does this this mean I should not have spare inventory for drives? It seems to be a very complex procedure and not suitable for small plants? What is wrong with this picture? ### Assistant: This issue comes new to me, and it is an interesting thread. In effect this happens due to the *nature* of the Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors, and thus it applies also to other Drives (I mean non-Rockwell... :smileytongue: )Some other infos in Wikipedia.... also there is explained the re-forming process... Then, it means you can have your spare for sure, but you have to be aware of this issue and prepare your drives before proceed to use them...that means that after several years you have not a quick direct replacement part in case of failure of original system... :smileysad: About the reforming procedure: yes, it seems quite complex... maybe the last explained could be the most suitable for simple reforming. The other option is to apply the input line voltage to the Drive, the current limited resistor should still be used in series with the input power. Then allow the drive to power-up, thus applying bus voltage across the capacitors and re-forming them. Allow the drive to sit in this state for at least an hour prior to operating the drive. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Continuous change of gearratio on 1 servo-axis Hello, We have an application which requires a continuous change of gearration of 1 slave axis to a master axis (f.ex. 1 change of gearratio per 500 ms).Currently we execute this by having 1 MAG-instruction which we call every 500ms with an updated gearratio. The clutch-setting in theMAG-instruction is active. We have RSlogix5000 V16 .For about 90% of the startups this setup works fine. But 10% of the cases it goes wrong and we see that the updated gearratio is not becoming active. What do we do wrong. Is there a better way for updating the gearratio continuously from 1 slave axis to the master axis? FV. ### Assistant: You might try creating an event task to perform the MAG instruction and have it run after the ratio variable has been updated. Also, in this event task, monitor the variable to make sure it is a different value then the previous one. This is only a test to make sure it has a new value. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RSLogix 5000 with Customized Servo Motor I might be pressing a "hot button" here, but is it possible to configure a user defined servo motor to use in RSLogix 5000? Thanks. ### Assistant: lendyck, a user cannot add his own a custom motor inside RS5000... you need to request your local RA representative to have the custom profile created for you, giving them all the datas about the motors. Anyway this procedure should be approved from RA before they start with analysis and profile definition... so I think it isn't quick to get... May also try to ask if there is already a profile created for your motor... take a look to the following thread: LINK Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 700S JOG 1, JOG 2 I have a 700S which has the add on encoder board. The drive is setup to follow the auxiliary encoder encoder with the application of a run input (2 wire). My customer asked me to install a FWD/REV Jog cct. on this application. I setup JOG 1 and JOG 2 on digital inputs 1 and 2, JOG 1 setpoint 10 RPM, JOG 2 setpoint -10 RPM. JOG 1 works fine, JOG 2 almost works, the HIM shows the drive is running I can hear the power module firing, but the motor will not move and the RPM gauge on the HIM shows 0. What have I forgotten to do?? ### Assistant: First of all I have to say I'm not an expert of this drive... just I'm trying to give some help...:smileytongue: Check Par. 30 (Min. Spd. Ref. Lim.), default is 0; you need to have this set to a negative value if you want use JOG 2 as indicated in your post.Also, Par 153, bit 0 should be 1 (it is by default) to allow bipolar speed reference... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: No Display on H.I.M Hi I have a 20BD180A0ANNANA0 PowerFlex 700 V.S.D that has a problem with the display on the H.I.M.The drive is okay, we can get it started through drive explorer software and by the H.I.M, but do not get any display on the H.I.M. The backlight works okay on the H.I.M (20HIMA4).We have checked the ribbon cables going to the H.I.M, everything seems okay.Is there a circuit board that we can replace to fix this problem as I do not want to send the drive back for remanufacture. ### Assistant: First I can suggest to replace just the HIM (unless already done :smileytongue: ) and if the new one will work, that obviously means that the one that stays blank is faulty. Otherwise, there are seriuos probability you need to send the entire drive to repair / substitute...:smileysad: But, as optimist as I'am, I think that you just need to replace the HIM... (I hope so... :smileywink: ) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo Motor Life expectancy I am using AB Servo Motor Model ### Assistant: It is required to call in Tech Support in order to get this information.... :smileysurprised: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/index.html - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Unespected Movement of Kinetix 6000 Hi, I'm new on Kinetix 6000 Systems I have a Kinetix 6000 with Controllogix PLC. When there is a energy shut down (Power lost) and it come on, there is and unespected movement of Kinetix 6000 servo. It seems that Kinetix take and save last instruction and when power come on it execute last instruction. When unespected movement occurs the controllogix PLC is on restarting process Do you know what may be the problem? Thanks ### Assistant: I can't see the logic you're running but it sounds like the code in your controller is set to act when the drive is ready to go. So when the drive powers up and gets the ready signal, the code is immediately acting on that information. It is best to program servos using a state machine so you can directly control how the code moves through its different phases. I've had many issues come up when I forgot that a piece of reset logic or run logic was triggered of a "no-faults" bit that I had set. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 - zero speed/stopped detection and vertcal application e-stopping Is there a status bit to tell me when an axis is stopped? Also, in a vertical application, the e-stop in the down ward (weighted) direction is abrubt to violent. How would I detun that? By adjusting the systems maximum deceleration. The up direction is fine beacuse it is lifing a load. ### Assistant: Axis_Servo_drive Data Type structure has a Motion Status word, where bit 6 is StoppingStatus.This bit is set if there is a stopping process currently in progress, and cleared when the stopping process is complete. Both MAS-motion axis stop and MGS - motion group stop instructions use this bit. Also you may check for .PC bit in MAS or MGS instructions, that is Process complete bit. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-HSC Continuous counting... I am using an encoder on a process line and would like to accumulate length of material. I have an encoder wired to a 1756-HSC and am using it to measure cut lengths.I have an application program that runs in a periodic task of 10 ms. The PresentValue[0] is the input to a pulse multiplier:Mode = 1 RelativeWordsize = 32multiplier = 1000000 Output goes to InPlus on an UpDnCounter block. It works fine and is calibrated accurately except when the presentvalue[0] rolls over. When the rollover occurs I get a negative number on Pmul.Out and subtracts from the updown counter. How can I work around this? Thanks for the Help! dgross@nacsi.com ### Assistant: Answer to your issue is in this statement, taken from PMUL online help: When applying this block, it is important to note that the feedback data should not change by more than ½ the word size from one scan to the next, if rotational direction is to be properly differentiated. In the example above, if the feedback device is moving in a clockwise direction such that at scan ‘A’ it reads 0 and then scan ‘B’ it reads –2000, actual change in position is equivalent to +2096 counts in the clockwise direction. However, since these two values are more than ½ the words size, (or more than ½ the rotation of the physical device,) the PMUL instruction calculates that the feedback device rotated in the opposite direction and returns a value of –2000 instead of +2096. So, which is the count range of your HSC ?You have to change the WordSize in PMUL to remain in the right range, following the examples below. Here some examples: count range 65535 to -65536 ---- set WordSize = 17 bitcount range 2047 to -2048 ---- set WordSize = 12 bitcount range 255 to -256 ---- set WordSize = 9 bit Informations are in Logix5000 Process Control & Drives Instructions Reference Manual pages 261-262 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Feedback only axis using a CLX SERCOS module Hello, The setup is a CLX processor with a 3 axis SERCOS module controlling one U3K axis. I now need to bring in an encoder as a "Feedback Only" axis. What's the best way? Any way of getting it onto the SERCOS module. Thanks ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2090-in007_-en-p.pdf The link above is for the 2090-U3BB2-DM44 connector. This connector fits on CN1 of your U3k drive. The manual shows inputs on pins 1 through 9 of CN1 for a 5V external auxiliary encoder. As you set up the feedback-only axis in the Motion Group, the GENERAL tab of the AXIS PROPERTIES for the feedback-only axis must have the U3k drive set in the ASSOCIATED AXIS section. You will also fill out the data in the AUXILIARY FEEDBACK tab, not the MOTOR FEEDBACK tab for the feedback-only axis. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Installing Drive Guard Option on Enhanced Power Flex 70 Drive We have many power flex 70 drives, some with devicenet, ethernet. Some have encoder feedback, some do not. Some have Drive Guard, some Don't. In an effort to keep from having 5 different drives on the shelf, we had researched and thought we could just stock a drive with the last 3 digits of its model number as DC0, which is a devicenet model, (D) enhanced (C) with no feedback (0). We received new equipment with one that is the same size, but it has the following as the last 3 of model number, EG0, which is Ethernet (E), Enhanced with Safe Off (G), and no feedback. We stock the 20-Comm-D and 20-Comm-E communication modules, so we can just change it out based on the comms we need. However, I have been wondering if we can just install the optional Safe Guard module into the Enchanced (C) model and it will work for the (G) application? Trying to keep from having to stock another drive. Thanks. ### Assistant: The DriveGuard Safe-Off option 20A-DG01 will work in every PF70 that has the Enhanced Control board (C). The (G) you have in your product code is just the indication that this module is already available in the drive as a Factory installed Option. The DriveGuard User Manual explains how to install this option in your drive. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: HomeInputStatus bit reporting wrong input I have a K2k drive with an auxiliary incremental encoder attached, configured (as AXIS_SERVO_DRIVE), and correctly wired (hookup tab, both marker and feedback buttons give desired results). The auxiliary encoder has its homing tab set with MODE - PASSIVE and SEQUENCE - Marker. To assist with physically setting up this encoder in the field, I'd planned to monitor the HOMEINPUTSTATUS bit and cause a horn to beep when detected. The servo drive to which this encoder is connected has a proximity switch connected to its home input. When the servo drive passes its home switch, both its own HOMEINPUTSTATUS bit and that of the auxiliary encoder turn on. When I turn just the encoder, I do not get a HOMEINPUTSTATUS for the encoder. We've checked the wiring; there is no connection made by us between the marker pulse of the auxiliary encoder and the home input for the drive. Can anyone explain why the HOMEINPUTSTATUS for the encoder is reporting the drive's input, rather than the marker pulse as it is supposedly configured with? ### Assistant: TJ, The auxiliary encoder (that is an additional one to the feedback device on the end of the servo), should be configured as feedback only. The HomeInputStatus reports the IO status of the home input at the drive connector. This is only valid for the real drive and there is only one bank of IO connectors per drive. So - try and re-configure the auxiliary encoder as feedback only.hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex and ADR function over DeviceNet Hi, did somebody try this? When I turn on ADR function in devicenet scanner (1756-DNB, fw 6) on display appear No of node + E89 and on device SMC Flex - Fault P5 (or PS, its hard to recognize). Firmware in SMC Flex is 3.9 and I tried also 5.x and 6.3. Thanks. ### Assistant: Hi Keyman, your problem is documented in KB in the following technotes: Aid 30710Aid 55159 Take a look to them, I think you might solve your issue. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4 horizontal mounting Are there derating factors when mounting a Powerflex 4 horizontal ( sideways ) ? ### Assistant: David9, is it possible to provide forced air through the drive in the horizontal mounting configuration? Can you add a pancake fan to your enclosure directing air through the drive's cooling fins? We've done this for PLCs, & servo drives mounted horizontally to eliminate the need for derating. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1768-M04SE KINETICS 6000 Has anyone ever heard of Kinetics 6000 losing its Home position which happens everyday ???? ### Assistant: Rodney, take a look to the following technotes, that may help to check the right configuration for your drive homing (KB notes are related to other motion sercos card... but it is the same principle also for your card) Aid 21590Aid 21828Aid 31045 Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: GV3000 Drives (100HP) Fans running logic When do the lower Fans run in GV3000 100HP Drive? ### Assistant: As far as I know, all the time (any time power is applied to the drive) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 DNET mapping I am using 1756-DNB and have done advanced mapping to seperate out the 16 bit words. My output word 0 logic command works great, word 1 for my speed refernce does not. The values I type in are not like that of the 22-comm-E where 300 =30hz. What I'm I missing? Thanks ### Assistant: Check if you have mapped your drive like the example in the screenshot... Otherwise, post how you want to map it to get more help... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E44 on Ultra3000i Hi everyone. I am having troubles with a ultra which used to run an eventually displays the error code 44. On the manual said that for this error I must refer to Rockwell, I have change the drive and once again the failure appears. I will value the help ### Assistant: Lost Motion Fault. Take a look to the following technotes: Aid 50190 - Aid 36895 - Aid 36307 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 100 IPM Thermal Protect Fault not resetting We have several 1398-DDM-019 Ultra 1000 dirves that all simultaniously faulted with IPM Thermal Protect Fault. We cannot reset or clear these faults, even with drives disabled, have re-downloaded configuration via UltraMaster, still faults right away. Is this a blown IPM module? Should I just replace the drives? ### Assistant: It could be related to AC line noise…. Take a look to the following technotes: Aid 20974 – Aid 21657 (this is referred to Ultra3000, but is the same for Ultra100) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 protection device I have an existing Sq. D bucket with breaker that I want to feed a new PF40 drive. Is there anyway to use the existing breaker, if sized correctly? Or will my best option be to feed a J class fuseholder from the existing breaker? Thanks in Advance. Rick Miell ### Assistant: The PF40 can be installed with either input fuses or an input circuit breaker. Refer to User Manual pages 1-8 and 1-9 and Appendix A for details. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40p - AtPos bit Does anyone know, when the pf40p:I.CommFreqCnt_or_AtPos is exactly set or reset, when working in positioning mode?This is because of timing issues. We issue a new start command, but it takes time that the 'old' AtPos bit is reset. What is the best programming practice to overcome this? At this moment we use messaging to read the actual position out of the drive and compare it with the setpoint to be sure it is at position, but this costs expensive time... ### Assistant: Parameter P225 sets the number of encoder pulses tolerance for the AtPos bit. One Practice that I use is using the AtPos bit to stop the drive. Then I interrupt that stop signal with the next start signal. When the AtPos tolerance is set tight this seems to work well for me. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 Parameter 53 PowerFlex 70 Drive, parameter 53 resets to 3 instead of default 0. Could not find anything in the logic to tell the drive to reset to 3. Has anyone had a similar problem and figured out a solution. Tried the live chat, but nobody's home in the drive department. ### Assistant: Hmmm... did you already try to Reset the drive to default (P. 197) ? Other useful infos: PF is a Standard or EC version ?Firmware version?Is it connected to a PLC via network card ? Which ?Did you Load parameters from previously saved User Set ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 400 - not operating at low drive signal input voltage? We have a PowerFlex 400 drive that is set for 25Hz at minimum and 50 Hz at maximum. The speed is to be controlled by a 0-10VDC input signal. At 10VDC the drive runs 50Hz, at 5VDC the drive runs 37.5Hz and at 2VDC the drive runs at 30Hz. Anything below 2VDC, however, results in the drive not running at all and being in standby mode rather than run mode. The run forward input to the drive is on at all times. I thought that with the min at 25Hz and the run forward input on, at 0VDC (or slightly greater than 0VDC) the drive should run 25Hz and increase in frequency as the voltage continued up to 2VDC just like it does from 2VDC to 10VDC. Is this not how the drive operates? Is there somewhere in the configuration that I should be looking? ### Assistant: Hi, please post how you've configured the following parameters: P034P035P038 T069T070T071T072 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 main control board replacement. Hello,I have a 30KW powerflex 70 drive and the main control board has failed. I want to know if this board is available as an accessory.Thank You. ### Assistant: The Powerflex 70 main control pcb's aren't standard spare part items or field replaceable items. Prior to installation the board require several flash files that allow the PCB to work. The files are boot code files, application files plus the firmware files which need to flashed by the factory to the boards. All of these files are flashed at the factory during drive assembly. The best option is to send the drive in for repair, and allow the factory to properly flash the correct files to the drive/pcb. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400 "heat sink overtemp" What else would be causing this issue besides the description in the book? This is a new drive, it has only been running for less than 24hrs when we started having this issue....I have reviewed all the info in the menues and they seem to match what is on the name plate..... ### Assistant: Hmmm... please check if you have the condition indicated in Aid 58083 In case, contact your Rockwell Automation representative or Tech Support... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 speed control, speed units RPM I have a couple of issues using ControlLogix to control the speed of a PF700 with parameter 79 (Speed Units) set to RPM. The desired speed is set from the PLC logic by assigning a value to the controller tag MyDrive: O.CommandedFreq. One might expect this value to be in RPM, but it isn't. By trial and error I find I need to multiply the desired speed in RPM by 13.654 before storing it in CommandedFreq. This gives a 'Commanded Speed' (parameter 2) in the drive which corresponds with the desired speed in RPM. Where does this scaling factor come from? I'm not getting a linear response from the motor in terms of the actual speed achieved. If I set CommandedFreq to 5000 then I get a Commanded Speed (P2) of 366.2RPM and a Speed Feedback (P25) of 366.2RPM - perfect. But a CommandedFreq of 10000 yields a Commanded Speed of 732.4 (perfect) but a Speed Feedback of 754.8. P23 Speed Reference always matches the Commanded Speed, but the motor is actually turning at the speed indicated by Speed Feedback. So the faster I ask it to go the more it overspeeds. Are there some drive parameters which need tweaking to address this? If anyone can point me at some relevant doc for this stuff that would be a great help. None of the manuals make any reference to the .CommandedFreq units being anything other than Hz (or implicitly RPM if Speed Units is RPM). Mike ### Assistant: Helpful chap at Rockwell TechConnect may have solved this for me - doing some calcs & checks, will post solution if it works. Mike \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to use the winder control of PowerFlex DC? I find the PowerFlex DC with winder control. Who knows how to use? how to get the function diagram? ### Assistant: hiuse knowledebase for this...cheers \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Re: Powerflex 40 faliure after power cycle What's the maximum times per hour we can cycle the power at powerflex 40 drives? ### Assistant: Macedonia, take a look to the following post, it may helps....altough it is referred to PF4, it can be an useful guideline... http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=561#M561 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1391B Series Drive, Performing a Safety Upgrade We are looking at performing a safety upgrade on a 1391B, 45Amp AC Drive but I am having a hard time finding any technotes or manuals on this product. We would like to add redundant contactors on the Line or Load side of the drive and are trying to find examples on how to do this. I am sure I am not the first person to require this? Kindest Regards, Yvon ### Assistant: Just I may indicate where to find the manuals... :smileysurprised: User ManualDocument Update Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Product Notice 2009-04-001 and 2009-04-002 - PowerFlex 700 Regarding Product Notice 2009-04-001 and 2009-04-002 - PowerFlex 700 NEMA 12 AC Drives: I purchased on 2/1/2008 a powerflex 700 drive PN: 20BD292A3ANNNNC0. I read the article in the knowledge base, and did not the drive listed as having the fan defect mentioned in the product notice. Can you confirm whether or not this drive has the fan defect? If so what is the replacement kit part number? ### Assistant: For the Product Notices you mentioned, your drive is not listed to have this problem, so you shouldn't be worry about that. :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC FW Upgrade I am trying to upgrade the firmware on a SMC drive but can't seem to get it going. Drive Explorer will connect to the drive but won't read the new firmware version and I don't see the SMC on Controlflash. Any advise? ### Assistant: I guess you're talking about SMC Flex.... :smileytongue: Did you already check for upgrade instructions HERE ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Dancer Control with Kinetix 6000 What would be the easiest way to control Dancer position in a web handling application using the Kinetix 6000. The Kinetix drive rotates an Unwind spindle. I have dancer position feedback to the Logix 5000 PLC. There is no feedforward signal ( Line Speed) so Pure PI control is what I am planning to use to correct the dancer position. Thank you ### Assistant: Would it be possible to put an encoder style dancer on there? You can use Dual Position Servo mode, then just set the position of the dancer that you want to maintain and the drive will automatically control the speed of the unwind to keep the dancer in the right position. If you can't do that you'll have to bring the analog in a PID instruction and use the output of the PID to control the speed of the kinetix drive. You could just operate the unit in Velocity Loop mode only. If it's a 0-10v pot style dancer you could also use an Ultra3000 and use the built in Analog Speed control input. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Setting motor nameplate RPM on Powerflex 40 Is it possible to adjust the motor nameplate RPM and/or motor poles in a Powerflex 40? The parameters do not appear in the user manual. ### Assistant: Just to confirm you that PF40 has not this possibility. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AB 1336 plus drive I am upgrading a cooling tower control system and my system is enabling a 1336 plus vfd for start/stop and speed control for the tower fan. I need a reference manual to reconfigure the drive to take a 0-10 vdc signal versus a 4-20 ma. Any ideas where I can find this? ### Assistant: Here we are.... :smileyhappy: 1336 PLUS User Manual1336 PLUS II User Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: About the Fault68 of 700s Fram9, change a new drive,the new drive yet occurred F68,What should I do ? ### Assistant: Did you double check all the connections and fiber cables ? Aid 34899 See also attachment... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: In 1397 AB make DC Drive, how to switch off the field voltage while the DC motor is in stop mode... Presently, in our DC Drive-Motor system when the DC motor stops, the field voltage is continuously coming 220-230VDC.. I need to switch off the field voltage during the DC motor stops..And the field voltage gets on when DC motor starts.. So i need to know which parameter(s) in 1397 DC Drive had to set for the above need..Please help me... ### Assistant: The field voltage should only be removed when the main power is removed. See the following note from the manualBypassing any field fault parameters will negate the safety of the installation. ATTENTION: It is imperative that the Drive NOTBE STARTED with the field windings in theun-powered condition. Failure to follow theseprocedures may result in a machine malfunction and/orpersonal injury.The output voltage and current of both the enhancedfield supply and the regulated field supply aredetermined by the values contained in set-up parameters \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RSView32 and PowerFlex Drive communication Can RSView32(or other HMI) read/write PowerFlex Drive Parameter without controller over Ethernet/IP? ### Assistant: Yes, it is possible using PCCC object.... see this technote (35328) where you may find an example made for Panelview Plus (View ME) ... a similar solution could be realized in other HMI software. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAS EN bit set, must be manually cleared I have had this happen a coulple times,(Logix 5000 v16) I think on power up, the axes won't respond to the stop command. I noticed that the EN bit was set and wouldn't clear even though the rung was false and toggled several times. I go into the data table clear it and everything is good. I'm wondering if I might have something wrong in my logic that would cause this. Has anyone run into this. ### Assistant: Did you check the status of the other instruction's bit (ER - PC) when this happens ? May you also post your controller type, series, rev. and firmware ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 400 Heatsink ovrtemp I have a power flex 400, 300 HP. My problem is went i start the drive and past a few seconds appears a fault message ( F008, heatsink over temp). so, I touch the drive and is cold. I thinks is a problems with the sensor temp. But i dont now if is a failure card. can you help me? all fans works correctly. ### Assistant: If your drive is operating in an ambient temperature allowed as per specifications (not too cold - not too hot :smileysurprised: ) the fans are running when you give a star/run command to the drive, and there is not excessive load attached to the drive, then could be possible it is faulty and need to be repaired / replaced... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlFLASH and Ultra3000 I have another Ultra3000 firmware upgrade question. I downloaded firmware version 1.52 from your website. I see that ControlFLASH is included in the zip file. When started, ControlFLASH launches RSLinx for communications purposes. Question : how would RSLinx communicate with a non-networked Ultra300 drive? I assume the answer is that it wouldn't, and that Ultraware has to be used with non-networked drives to update the firmware. I'm I correct? Thanks, Tracy ### Assistant: Yes, it is exactly like you've written.... Aid 45753 has the Ultraware firmware, ControlFlash can be used on Sercos drives... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra3000 w/ DeviceNet I have a Ultra3000 drive w/ DeviceNet - 2098-DSD-020X-DN fw ver 1.52 / model ### Assistant: It seems something has gone wrong with the firmware update, serial number is usually used as product identifier and seems to be corrupted... :smileysurprised:I can't find more informations on this error neither in the manuals nor in the Knowledgebasethus I suggest to call Tech Support so that they will talk with the engineers and give you some infos... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 700 I/O wiring I need to where to land the input wire to make the drive go to a preset speed of 60 HZ in a manual mode. The drive will normally operate in an automode with a 4-20 ma signal. At times I need for the drive to operate in a manual mode and run at full speed. The start-stop signal will still come from a PLC for either operation. If a physical start-button is pushed for the drive to start, then the PLC will give an extra output for the preset speed. ### Assistant: By default, digital Input 5 (terminal 31) is configured as Speed Select 2. Based on the Speed Reference Selection Chart at page 1-24 of the PF700 User Manual, when this input is active, the Preset Speed 2 become the reference for the drive.You may change the frequency for that preset speed 2 in parameter 102. See also attachment.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 700 scr pre charge board We have a AB Power Flex drive, P/N 20B D 096 A3 ANNANCO, that we lost the precharge board, P/N SK G9-PRE1-V480 (long story) and I am told by my local dist and Rockwell that it is a 10-15 day lead time. My question is do the other 700's have the same precharge board or are they specific to drive size? Thanks in advanceDave ### Assistant: Yes, the 400 / 480 Vac versions of all the PF700 have the same Precharge board (starting from frame 5), as you may see in the Spare Parts listing.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S Hour Meter Is there a way I can pull an hour meter of any kind off this drive? Thanks ### Assistant: I'm not sure to have correctly understood the request.... :smileysurprised: The only Hour meter I know inside a PF700s is related to the total time the drivehas been RUNNING.... "Elapsed Run Time" par 298. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive enable for Powerflex 700 In the installation instructions there is information about using a hardwire input at terminal 32 for a drive enable. The instructions say to remove jumper J10 from the cassett when using the enable input. After a thorough examination of the printed circuit card I could find the J10 jumper. I there something that I am missing? ### Assistant: The enable bridge is only available with the Vector Control option cassette with series B drives . It is not on the older series A standard cassette.The cassette part number should be 20VECTBC0 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Phasing Multiple Axes I have an application where Axis1 (Rotary 0-360 degrees) is spinning at a high speed and Axis2 (Rotary 0 -360 degrees) matches speed and gears to Axis1 at a 1:1 ratio. I need to find the phase between these to axes with high precision. It appears that the MGSP instruction would allow this but I cannot find any information on how this instruction works (tech support I have contacted doesnt seem to have much info either). Does it simply capture the axis positions on coarse update rate or is there something smarter happening? Or are there other methods of finding this information? ### Assistant: Hi Rudolph, I ran into similar issues and my solution is using the InterpolationTime. See the example.Subtract these two axis positions and you have the phase shift.p.s. DINT_CurrentTime is Datatype DINT[2] success,CeeYa \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Premade HMI screens for PowerFlex drive? I've heard rumors of some pre-made screns Rockwell made for RSView to show what's happening with my drives, but, of course, I can't find it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? ### Assistant: There were mentioning faceplates in one the classes here at RSTechEd. Don't know if they include what you're looking for, but go to the support page at rockwell and click downloads and then smaple code library. See if what you're looking for is there. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 - Ref Speed w pot With PF40, I use pot for speed reference.With a time ( 4 years) my reference lower ≈ 48 HzI change my drive, the speed reference is OK, with same wiring and a same config. I don't know if this case is documented? ### Assistant: Do you mean the embedded potentiometer on PF40 or a remote potentiometer ? Anyway, I didn't find documents on that, just I may suspect some dust inside potentiometer has changed its resistance value during years... it is a plausible possibility I think... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC Configuration I have a 150HP Powerflex DC drive configured to run a DC motor with Armatuer Current of 242Amp, 400V, 1150rpm, my Field Resistance is 25 Ohm and Armatuer resistance of 0.5 Ohm., When I do the Autotune it coz some fault "unknown error" what did I miss? ### Assistant: First before you Autotune the drive make sure the motor is uncoupled from the load as it has to be free to rotate. Also, what is the firmware of your DC drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MATC Instruction Halt Hi there, I've an interesting situation where an MATC (Motion Axis Time Cam) Instruction will enable, but hangs forever causing the machine to basically halt program execution. This only happens when the first time this portion executes. After I go in and clear out that instruction, by resetting the Enable bit, everything runs fine. This is not recoverable at the user level. Here's a screen shot of when the program halts: Thanks for any help, suggestios or advice provided, I'll check back. Controller 1756-L63Revision 16.2 ### Assistant: instead of unlatching the matc.en bit, try clr(matc.flags) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using a powermonitor 1000 with RSview ME I would like to bring some of the powermonitor datatables into a RSviewMe application. I am using Ethernet to communicate. When I create the shortcut I can see an online folder. I right click and try to refresh. The online folder will not populate with tags. Is it possible to communicate directly or will I have to use messaging to send the data to a PLC before I can monitor the information? ### Assistant: Hey Scott, I've never tried this using RSLinx Enterprise, so really I don't know if works... just I know about the usage of RSLinx Classic OPC to do this (Aid 54733).However, try to take a look to Aid 33198... there is also a list of other technotes that could help, related to the PLC Online folder empty issue.... Assuming RSLinx Enterprise will work (and this is not documented) there are some limitations of Direct Referencing,like for example if the processor is a MicroLogix 1100, prior to release 5.0 of Studio, this processor does not support online browsing. Addresses will need to be added manually... maybe also powermonitor need this to be done... Apologize to have outlined this *roughly*... just trying to give some help... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Entire motor description to add a motor to Ultraware - Ultra3000 Hello,I want to program a Ultra3000 (2098-DSD-005X), but the servo (TLY-A130T-HJ64AA) that I want to use is not available on the motor model menu on the properties Motor window. I know that is possible to add a new motor with the "Motor configuration" app, but I do not know the entire description (feedback, ratings, electrical, etc.) Anybody knows where I can find this info or if the motor.mdb file was updated??Thanks :) ### Assistant: The TLY motor must use the correct motion database to select the motor. Following are the steps to import the motion database into Ultraware so as to be able to select the TLY motor. 1. Typically when you load Ultraware the configuration file developed is C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\Ultraware. 2. There is a Motors.mdb in this specific folder. 3. Copy the motors_01_10_08.mdb to this location. 4. Right mouse click on the Motors.mdb to properties and find the last modified date to it. Then, rename this file with the date. For instance, the file in this folder is last modified July 05, 2007 so label this file as Motors_07_05_08.mdb. 5. Change the motors_01_10_08.mdb to Motors.mdb so it is the motors database that Ultraware will read from. .mdb file is in Aid 39505 and newer is in Aid 50909 (motors_10_03_08.mdb) ... the last need you to have a valid TechConnect Contract to enter.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Blending two indexed moves Platform: Ultra3000 with indexing, configured with Ultraware Is there a way to "blend" two indexed moves?I would like to continue a move with another without stopping. ### Assistant: You may obtain this using the highlighted settings of the screenshot, taken from Index Setup of Ultraware... In the Next Index field you have to put the index number to execute when Action When Complete isn't set to Stop. The Help in the Ultraware explains those parameters pretty well. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to use 0-10V votage to control the 1336PLUS with the module TB-2? How to use 0-10V votage to control the 1336PLUS with the module TB-2? How can i setup the parameters on the interface of 1336PLUS? ### Assistant: Following a screenshot with the wiring and the minimum parameter needed to use the 1336 PLUS (1336S) with 0-10 V reference. (just be aware if you're asking about 1336 PLUS II -1336F- configuration is different :smileysurprised: ) Reference is 1336 PLUS User Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 Drive fault ### Assistant: Dave, I think a little bit of information is missing. ;) JHutch \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S - Fault 41 RideThru Timeout I have a 2Hp PF700S powered off of an NRU/RGU (so it is not rectifying AC to DC, it is supplied off of a DC bus). The motor is running about 127RPM, and is overhauled slightly so it runs ~ -12%FLT. There is some variability in the overhauling load. I have recently started seeing a fault 41, RideThru Timeout. This fault indicates that the drive has been in a bus loss ridethrough for more than 2 sec. Since I don't have AC supply to the drive and none of the other drives on the NRU/RGU are having faults, I assume that this is not truly the cause. Could I experience this fault if the drive runs at zero torque for some period of time? The motor does not have an encoder, and Par 485 = 0 (FOC). ### Assistant: Which firmware revision do You have on Your drive ? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4(x) Series Remote HIM I'm trying to pick a drive and I want a remote HIM, a process controller sending a 0-10VDC speed reference and an "AUTO-MANUAL" selctor switch.(Too bad there's no auto-tuning on the PF4 series drives or I would use the internal PID - but that's another story...)The remote HIM need to be the NEMA 4X 22-HIM-C2S. With the selector switch in AUTO, the drive should respond to the speed reference from the process controller.WIth the selector switch In "MANUAL" the operator uses the remote HIM to set the speed.The remote HIM is always the start and stop source. What powerflex series drive, if any, allows me to do this?Is the remote HIM equivalent to the integral HIM if the drive is in "LOCAL" mode? "MANUAL" mode?Or is the remote HIM considered "COMMUNICATIONS" when setting up the drives digital input functions? Please don't tell me I need to use a PF7x series. My customer isn't getting any TARP funds.Thanks ### Assistant: In the user manual, page 3-14, you can set up the digital input to be local control for the HIM; parameter A051 set to 5. For AUTO on digital input #2, set parameter A052 to 13 for 0-10V control. Hope this points you in the right direction. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Convert Panelbuilder32 Can i convert Panelbuilder32 (*.pba) to 1400E (*.pvc)? ### Assistant: Unfortunately NO ! :smileysad: The two platforms have many differences that doesn't allow for conversions. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to send commandos to Ultra 3000 by RSlogix500 RS232 HelloI have an Ultra3000i and a Micrologix1200, and I want to send commands from the PLC to the Ultra 3000 by Serial com.Could the MSG command works? How can I configure this instruction?example: I want to send the next command to the Ultra to enable de drive: 3A0007010DThanks and regards ### Assistant: You may send commands to Ultra 3000 using Host Commands.RS-232 port should be configured to use ASCII. The host language is not so easy to use from inside a PLC... anyway there are some docs and an example for SLC controller, it should work also with Micrologix, just it should be *converted* and checked for some conversion errors...:smileysad: Aid 22657 contains all this stuff.Start taking a look to Host Command Reference Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40P DSI can i use the DSI port on a power flex 40p for IO?? looking to use ethernet comms for controlling the drive but wondered if i could get point i/o or something to hang off the DSI port also ### Assistant: No, you can't do that... DSI port is only for remote HIM, RS-485 connection to other drives or PLC control (DSI / Modbus RTU), programming thru adapter and PC with Drive Explorer / Executive. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 bypass mode The SMC-3 is supposed to run in bypass mode once the motor is up to speed and the current falls to 105% of the maximum frame amp rating. I am trying to test a used SMC-3 before installing in a machine. When I use a smaller motor (26 amp) on a 108 amp SMC-3 soft start, the bypass contactors pull in immediately and bring the motor up to speed even with the ramp time set to 10 seconds. With a small load on the motor it will continue to run in bypass mode. With no load on the motor, it will get up to speed and then the bypass contactors will drop out for a second and then pull back in. I'm wondering if the SMC-3 has a problem or is it sensing a small load at start up and using the bypass contactors rather than the SCRs. I thought it would ramp the motor up according to the time setting regardless of the motor HP.Thanks in advance,Ashby ### Assistant: Hi, what happens to you should be considered a normal behavior. :smileyhappy: Your tests fall into two limit conditions for SMC-3... first test (running a 26 A motor using a 108 A SMC-3) will give this result because the current sensed by the Softstarter is low enough to make it *thinking* the motor is already up-to-speed, so it uses the bypass... if you try to use a *bigger* motor, you will see the Softstarter following the configured ramp time. Second test (no load) is explained in Aid 40356 , and it is related to the fact the SMC-3 needs a motor connected to fall in a particular current range, indicated in the Selection Guide and for your Softstarter this range is 27-108 A (in effect the second behavior could also happen in the first test, you have a 26 A motor...evidently it is right enough to let the SMC-3 run quite normally.... :smileysurprised: ) So, it is important for this softstarter to work correctly, the use of a motor rated with appropriate FLA related to SMC-3 size, otherwise it could be generate faults or incorrect operations. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Issue with Powerflex 4 startup I've recently obtained two Powerflex 4 drives. I have connected each to identical wood lathes.The first was a 22AV4P5N104 and it works properly from either the keypad or remote control I've added. I also have a 22AA4P5N104 connected to the second lathe. The issue I have is this second drive will erratically operate from either keypad or the remote control. At startup, the output display will rise from 0 to about 10Hz and flicker. The motor will not start on its own. If you spin motor, the output will rise to the level you've set on Pot but motor operation is still rough and erratic. No faults come up on display. I've changed just about every parameter to no avail. If I change boost from default, it will give overcurrent fault after few seconds. I've reset P041 with no change in problem. I have even swapped drives/motor to insure it isn't motor problem and issue still remained. Main question is this drive toast? Thanks! ### Assistant: It seems you've already done enough tests to understand it is faulty...I think you'll need to either change or repair that drive...:smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: A large dumb drive Hi.Is there anyone else here who quite often needs a large drive (75kw - 315kw) that does not need a great lot of smarts. We do a lot of water pumping jobs so we really don't need all the bells and whistles. We just need rudimentary speed control, EMC filtering (built in) with an ethernet port and a 232 port that can talk modbus. The absence of all the smarts should keep the cost down which in this line of work is the most important thing.I thought the 400 range was going to fill this need but they do not even go up to 75kw. The filter is not built in and the voltage range is 240 and 480V. There are no 400V versions.Hoping this will get someone at RA thinking about larger, simpler drives.Regards Alan Case ### Assistant: The Powerflex400 does go up to 260kw @ 380-480vac, has modbus built-in and is 30% cheaper than PF700H. If the VSD is over 40% of the transformer load at the PCC then an EMI filter is not the solution. You will need a passive harmonic filter ( add another $10k aust ), and the speed range would need to be above 60% or the capacitors will screw up the powerfactor. Unfortunatly,there are alot of stories about vsd's saving you money, but all the examples used do not take in account the Harmonics generated and the $$$$'s needed to solve this. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E46 erro in K6K Somebody knows what is the E46 error in Kinetix?Thank you ### Assistant: Hi No such error exists. The E46 is reserved for expansion to the U3K drive. Check the error number again and go to: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/motion-qr004_-en-p.pdf to get the Quick Error Overview Card. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerful 4 E-STOP I am building a small panel with two(2) powerflex 4 VFD drives.I need to hard wire an e-stop into the drives. How do I do this?I have been told that contactors on the motors are not good and that I can't e-stop electronics. Does that mean I can't e-stop the VFD? The application is small. It runs two small horizontal conveyors. There is no major risk of stopping the motors at any point in time. My thought is to put a N/C contact in series with terminal 1 (stop). This will open the stop circuit and stop the motors. The drives will remain ON. Once the e-stop is reset, the open contact will close and the drive will wait for the start signal again from the main machine. Is this acceptable? Or will this method risk damaging the drives or motors? thank you ### Assistant: The Rockwell Knowledge base ID 39169 can assist. This attachment discusses the advantages and disadvantages of input contactors, output contactors and the DriveGuard Safe-Off relay http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rslogix5000 V17 - Additional Axis Servo faults Axis00.Guard..... What do they mean? In Rslogix5000 V17 there are a whole bunch of additional servo axis faults added. Nobody within Rockwell Europe knows what they mean (I asked esupport and they still owe me an answer).I need to explain to my client what they mean but have no clue where to begin.I think it has something to do with Guardlogix Safety PLC but I'm not sure. Is there any additional info available (manual, link,...) RegardsFV ### Assistant: These new attributes of the Axis structure are related to a new version of Kinetix Drives... here what I've found in the V17 release notes.... Kinetix6000 Advanced Safety Drive (S1) Support Version 17 of RSLogix 5000 software provides support for the Kinetix6000 SERCOS S1 Advanced Safety based family of drives. The safety status can be directly accessed by the user’s application via two new SERCOS Axis attributes (GuardStatus and GuardFaults) in the Axis_Servo_Drive data type. The configuration of the S1 Drive’s safety parameters is done via an Ethernet WEB based interface and downloaded to the Kinetix6000 drive via this Ethernet connection. I'm sure deekster will add some interesting notes on that.... :smileytongue::smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ULTRA 3000 INDEXING DRIVE I have an Ultra 3000 Indexng drive in service that has started going to home instad of performing the indexing move. The drive has been in operation roughly 6 months with maybe 150 hrs of usage. The program for the drive is used on several other machines and has no problems; 1 year in service. The machine is at my customer's facility so I do not have access to it. Has anyone else seen this issue or have any advice they could pass along?Thanks ### Assistant: Hi, this is really strange :smileysurprised: , anyway, are you sure nobody has changed something in its configuration? Do you command actions via Digital Input or network ? Maybe something has changed down there and now the command normally used to index is really used to Start Homing... I think it will be needed to connect the Ultraware in it an see what happens... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 trips GFCI I have a 120v PowerFlex 40 that trips a GFCI when you press the start funtion. Works fine when on a non GFCI circuit. Whats causing the GFCI to trip? ### Assistant: This is quite normal, and usually it happens due to filtering...the filter works by filtering the noise down to earth which would cause the GFCI to trip. Follow the instructions in the User Manual, page 1-7, and use a Type B RCD Also take a look to the following technotes: Aid 40028 - Aid 40632 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ultra5000 couldn't get new inertia after attached a load motor our product are ultra5000 and MPL-430P-H motor, use ultraware control. we can get a new inertia after attached a gear to MPL-430P-H, but when we attached our load motor, we couldn't get a new inertia and enter intor error code 23. How shall we do with that problem? ### Assistant: Here some informations about error 23: Aid 41244 - Aid 59164 It seems you've problems with over temperature due to excessive load.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Host Index instruction Ultra 3000 (Host Command) Hello.I am using a MicroLogix1200 to send commands to an Ultra3000, When I tried to change the Host index data the Ultra does not change it and it does not answer the serial command (the buffer is empty). I checked the send data by using the hyper terminal and it is right. When use the "Ultra HostCommand" Ultraware this instruction only works when I have open the Indexing control Panel, if this control panel is closed the instruction does not works neither.The instructions that the Ultra is responding are: enable drive, disable drive and start index (send from PLC and Ultraware).Is there anything else I can check??? Why the Ultra is not developing the instructions I sent?The command I am using to change the Host index is::000B810164<cr>Also, I tried to read the actual index without success.Thanks !!! :smileywink: ### Assistant: Hi Queen, unfortunately I'm not an expert on that... just trying to give helps... :smileytongue: The command syntax and checksum seems correct... just did you set the drive for Host Control Mode - Host Indexing (0x061) before trying the Host Index command ? Page C-7 of the Host Commands Reference Manual reports the correct sequence... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 400 Fram size H overtemp trip I am having trouble with a VSD. Even if it has only been running for 2 minutes, then it comes up with a HeatSink OverTemp (F008) error. There seems to be an error with the sensing circuit since it tells me that the temperature is 140 deg C (B014) but it is NOT – if I switch the drive completely off and wait for it to discharge before switching on again (approx 3 minutes), then it comes up fine with a temperature of only 41 or so degrees C.All of them are 22C-D460A103 Series A, Manuf 19 August 2008, ### Assistant: It could be a faulty sensor...anyway, try to see if all the fans start when PF400 starts by run command....if just one of the fans doesn't start, then you have to replace it. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Files for VS utilities Pls let me know from where I can get the following files for VS Utilites Ver 4.02.60002280102.bin04090228000000.chm0002280103.binthis files are for Relianc MD-65 ac drives . ### Assistant: To which (I guess Reliance ?!) drive are those files related (catalog #, model, version) ? Maybe this could help some Forum users to reply ... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 160 Drive Just curious what is the last date that the 160 drive will be available for sale. I'm trying to convert customer to PowerFlex 4M. Thanks. ### Assistant: Silver Date for these products is 31 dec 2009 The Silver Date is the last date Rockwell Automation will accept orders for new product shipments, terminating its Silver Series status. The product is no longer offered for general sale. See this LINK and also the Search (use 160 as keyword) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 5000 analog input wire connecting our product mode is 2098-IPD-030, we have to input a low voltage(0~10Vdc) signal to ultra 5000, and we connect HI input to analog input 1(pin 9) of ultra 5000, and LO input connect to shield termination(pin 14) of ultra 5000. is it correct?if not, how shall we wiring? ### Assistant: Page 2-5 of manual below shows the pinout of connector CN1B where the analog I/O are wired to. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2098-in001_-en-p.pdf Analog inputs are pins 9 and 10 and use either pins 8/11 for the reference. Pin 14 is only for shield termination. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: EM Brake option for the PF40 Greetings, I have a customer looking to have a brake motor (c/w Electro-Mechanical brake (EM brake)). The digital inputs on the drive have an option for the EM brake release, however that parameter option is not available on my demo. The firmware on my drive is at version 2 levels. In what firmware did that option become available? Can I flash the firmware up on the drive? I haven't been able to find a way to do this. Thank you,Chris ### Assistant: Hi Chris, unfortunately PowerFlex 4/40/40P/400 drives are not field flashable by enduser.Please contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centre for further information. Anyway the release of the firmware where this option in the Digital Input was added is 3.02...actually the shipping firmware on those drives is 6.01. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Allen Bradley 1336 + Is it possible to make a 1336 drive reverse itself if the current goes up on drive. If the screw starts binding up and current goes up drive would reverse and go the other way. ### Assistant: You could set the CR relay ( Par 158, 174-176 ) to "7" current limit or "5" at current and latch a off delay timer ( reverse time as the CR relay does not latch ) with the contact to I/p3 set as Rev / Fwd.To get the screw away place a time in Par 327 "Start At time delay" \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Temp problem on VSD Unrelated to the false F008 issue is the fact that, if I run the VSD’s with the doors closed the drive temperature (B014) goes up to over 70 deg C. If I open the door it comes down to 61 deg C. This site is in the eastern part of South Africa and the average air temp in the summer is above 40 deg C with a very high humidity factor. We have forced air cooling on the enclosure's that move about 540MC/H through the enclosure. The pumphouse ambient temp is about 25-30 deg C and could go as high as 45-50 deg C in the summer. ### Assistant: 1. Verify that maximum ambient temperature has not been exceeded. 2. Check fan. 3. Check for excess load. If the drive still fails after checking previous actions, probably it should be replaced... :smileysurprised: See also Aid 59345 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 speed command Is it possible to use analog input 1 as the main speed command for a PF70 with analog input 2 as a trim.ie multiply the required speed of analog 1 by the % of analog 2.For example if analog 1 is 12 mA (4-20mA input) then this is half speed.Then if analog 2 is 2.5V (0-10V input) then the speed of the drive will be 50% x 25% = 12.5% The manual is very unclear.Regards Alan ### Assistant: I'm agree, User manual isn't so exaustive...:smileymad: Something better in the Reference Manual, did you see it ? (pages 99 - 100) Anyway, the Trim value can only be Added or Subtracted to the main reference... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 Size 3 Parts AB: I have to repair a 52A PF700-VC VFD (Size 3 Frame) P/N 20B E 052 A 0 AYNACO1) Can I order parts for this size 3 VFD?2) Can I get a service/repair manual? We have ~20 of these VFDs that are powered directly from pole mounted 600VAC transformers in sanitary lift systems. Sometimes the diode/SCR End and MOVs are blown by the power company. I lost another one last night, during a lightning storm, and I would like to repair it in our shop. I know that AB offers an exchange repair but the price our distributor quoted was 72% of the cost of a new unit so it wouldn't be worth the time to exchange. --SMW ### Assistant: The following link is to the spare parts listing for the powerflex 70 / 700 drive familyMaybe you need some line chokes to dampen the poor power, and some transtector units ( www.transtector.com )to suppress the lightning. ( have saved many drives with their units) http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7ReleasedParts.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 4 control net why can't i upload parameters from drive in rslogix 5000 ver 16 using cnet? I can't see the drive, all i see is the 1756-cnb card and i cant choose a drive. ### Assistant: Make sure your drive has been added to your I/O configuration under the CNB card responsible for the drive. Also, when you add the drive to your I/O configuration, the major AND minor revision must match exactly in order to upload/download from within RSLogix 5000. If the drive is version 2.3 and your I/O was entered at version 2.2, then you have to change it to 2.3 in your plc configuration before looking at parameters. Your drive should show up under your CNB card even if you're offline if it's in the I/O configuration. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PoewrFlex700 HIM Start Problem Dear all, Q1: HIM Start ProblemI had install a Powerflex700 drive with DDC control enable. The Powerlfex700 drive config to run at Auto & Manual Mode, Digital In 1 set as "Start Drive" & Digital In 3 as "AUTO/MANUAL" Mode selection. Speed Control by Analog In 1 in 0-10V input. In AUTO mode, VFD was control by DDC via terminal input and the VFD works fine. While in Manual mode, the HIM take control by press ALT-AUTO/MAN, the HIM takeover the VFD control and can start and adjust VFD speed. However, once I push the Stop button(Which is red in color) the drive stop and cannot be start again by press the Start button(Which is green in color). I had to recycle power of the drive in-order to gain the MANUAL mode control again from the HIM. Also I had check that the HIM Stop button(Which is red in color) can stop the VFD in both MANUAL & AUTO mode. Then in-order to regain the VFD control, we had to recycle the VFD power again. Would anyone can help?? What is the problem and is there any config parameter I had to checked with?? Q2: Analog In ProblemOur DDC contractor use "johnson control" controller and speed control by 0-10V, during the T&C we found that the VFD cannot received the true signal. Actually when the DDC AO output 10V to VFD, we measured the VFD Analog In 1 had read only 7.4V?? Is that the problem of Impedence? Any thing we can do to solve it? Q3: HIM Frequency Display Minus Sign Problem My VFD was configured to run in reverse direction in order to get the Motor Runs in correction direction. Howeve the frequency display in HIM with minus sign and how can I remove it?? Any idea or suggestion?? Thousand thanks for kindly assistance in advanced. ### Assistant: A1. Please read the note on the bottom of page 1-23Important ; Progamming Inputs for 2 wire control deactivates all HIM Start buttons unless parameter 192, [ save HIM Ref ], bit 1 [ Manual Mode ]="1".This will allow HIM to control Start and Jog.You will need to remove the run input before selecting Manual control. A2. you could adjust the min/ max speed required to match the 0-7.5 signal \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Random Faults I have a 25HP 1336 Plus drive that has been faulting out on faults 39,41 and 49 at random intervals. We have checked all of the drive components, motors, contactors etc that are connected to the drive and have found no issues. The drive constantly tries to reset although the Max retries is set to 3. Once power is cycled the drive will run anywhere from 10mins to several days without a fault. Need help ### Assistant: These faults relate to phase to ground faults between the motor cable and earth.The cable / or motor could have exceeded the corona inception voltage.Is can occur if the motor cables are run in an area where the cable can be immersed in water ( underground conduits )The best way to test this is to disconnect the motor at the motor terminals and start the driveread the current value in parameter 54 ( output current ) any value shown here is what the cable is using.If you meger the cable / motor you need a 1000volt unitYou could turn the carrier frequency PWM ( par 45) down to 2khz / and install a load choke to reduce the reflected wave Read the following tech paper http://www.ab.com/drives/techpapers/ieee/pcic.pdf www.reliance.com/pdf/drives/whitepapers/D7722.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 VFD's on Ethernet with 20-COMM-E To all, This is lengthy, but important that I get it right, so bear with me. I am planning on installing 5 PowerFlex 700 drives on my ControlLogix system using Ethernet control to 20-COMM-E modules in each drive. My system currently has 1 L63 processor running version 15. I have one remote I/O rack that is on Ethernet with ENBT cards for communications. (one ENBT in the main chassis, one in a remote rack. I also have a 3 slot Flex I/O rack with an AENT on this same comm. link.)Only I/O communications occur on these ENBT's. HMI & programming communications are on a separate ENBT. I will be running the drives with an RPI of ~100ms, and will probably use all of the Datalinks available for drive information. There is a Hand-Off-Auto switch in the field by each motor. In the Auto position, Start/Stop and speed commands (PID loop control) will be via Ethernet. In the Hand position, the drive will be commanded to run at a fixed speed over Ethernet. The Off position will be hardwired to the Enable inputs of the drive for safety reasons. I am planning on using the existing drive profiles that are in RSLogix 5000 v15 software. Our Ethernet network equipment consist of two Cisco Catalyst 3560 Layer 3 Switches configured in a redundant manner. Does anyone have any experience/hints/tips that they may have encountered that would help me implement this configuration with a short amount of downtime to our facility. I have downloaded the Ethernet Capacity Tool from the website, and it shows plenty of bandwidth and connections available. We are a pharmacutical manuf. and our system is validated. So upgrading to v16 which has the integrated drives/Drive Executive software is not possible at this time. That would require a revalidation of the system. Thanks in advance. Dlogger ### Assistant: dlogger, trying to help you, some points to clarify: 1. No particul problems/issues on using v15 PF700 profile for Ethernet/IP (we use many times, just it is not as easy as the Premier Drive Integration from v16) 2. If you want to check the amount of traffic/use of your Ethernet/IP module in CLX, you need to consider also the RPI you expect from Flex IO and the expansion chassis; then you have to consider the amount of analog/special modules inside them and also the RPI expected. Normal way is to use 20ms RPI for all digital IO optimized in adapter image, 80 mS for analog/special card. If you want to post that infos, I will check with Ethernet/IP prediction tool for you. Anyway, as you wrote, the ENBT has many connections and bandwith available, so should not be a problem to manage your devices, unless you need particulary quick RPIs. 3. Switches should be managed to have the best performance and flexibility in configuration; you may have a look to the following technotes in Rockwell KB to clarify your ideas on them.Aid 22044 Aid 26760 Hope this helps....- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 Frame 5: Replacement of Heatsink Fan Hello, What is the difference between Part No. SK-G9-FAN1-F5 and SK-G9-FAN2-F5 Thanks ### Assistant: The FAN2 is the new repacement for the FAN1 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Challenging Drives Applications. Hey..Pls share all urs challenging drives applications? ### Assistant: Could u offer one firstly? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Voltage Signal drop at Powerflex700 drive Dear All, I had installed a Powerflex700 drive and the DDC system employs Voltage analog(0-10Vdc) control to vary the VFDspeed. However, when the system wiring completed and proceed to T&C, the voltage signal was dropped to 7.6Vdc when the DDC Analog output is 10Vdc. Therefore is there any solution to rectify the Voltage signal linear to scale so that my drive can run on full speed when 10Vdc control is received in Analog In 1?? Thousand Thanks in advance for any suggestion. Best Rgds.,Man ### Assistant: follow the below example.First send the maximum analog reference to the drive and look at the value in Par 016. This is the value you use in [ Analog In 1 Hi ]P320 − [Anlg In Config], bit 0 = “0” (Voltage)P090 − [Speed Ref A Sel] = “Analog In 1”P091 − [Speed Ref A Hi] = 60 HzP092 − [Speed Ref A Lo] = 0 HzP322 − [Analog In 1 Hi] = 5VP323 − [Analog In 1 Lo] = 0VThis configuration is used when the input signal is 0-5 volts. Here, minimum input (0 Volts) represents 0Hz and maximum input (5 Volts) represents 60 Hz. This allows full scale operation from a 0-5 voltsource \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 fault Hi, We have experienced a few Powerflex 700 drive - Fault 24 (Decel Inhibit) errors over the last week. The drive supplies 2 motors in parallel on a printing press reelstand. We initially changed the drive but the fault occurred again. Every time it has happened the press was running at speed but was NOT decellerating. As each motor had an encoder on it, I have now swapped to the alternate encoder in the hope that this cures the fault but after reading the handbook, I'm not sure it will. Any ideas on possible causes? I imagine the next step will be to start swapping the motors over to eliminate them. ### Assistant: Did you already take a look to the following thread ? http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=530#M530 It threats the same argument and could give you some useful infos.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Does PF40P suport -10V~10v? Hi, Use AB PF40P to replace Yaskawa F7 drives, Ｕser manual of PF40P said Analogue input suport +-10v, this means it supports -10V~10V? How to make it? ### Assistant: Hi there, In your manual, go to page 1-22, and have a look at the options for analog input. You will connect your analog singal wires to terminals 13 & 14, then change parameters P038 to 2 "0-10V Input" and A123 to 1 "Bi-Polar In". This should allow you to use -10V - +10V signal input. See link... PowerFlex 40P User Manual Cheers. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4M Programming Power Greetings Drive World, Does anyone know whether or not it is possible to connect an external power supply to the PF 4M to provide programming power to the drive without powering up the entire drive? Apparently some of the competition to this drive can be powered up in a single phase format to allow for parameter programming, but not operation. Thank you. ### Assistant: A long time ago you could just power up the middle phase and it would work but not on today's drives. The drive has to be powered up to run the HIM but if you're using a 22-Comm-x (C, D, E) moduel, then there is a small box you can purchase from AB that allows you to externally power the moduel but for programming the drive...it has to be connected normally in order to power up the drive electronics, unless there's some AB wizard with a tip we don't know about. I've needed to do just what you're talking about many times in the past so I finally rigged up a 480/120 transformer, fed it in reverse, and then did what I had to do. Again, seems there could be a small 24VDC connector for allowing this to happen BUT....that would be taking too much for granted. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 5000 logic for a leading edge sensor for registration mark Ok, so I am one of the sick people that use the Ultra 5000, it fit the budget and the project design. I was wondering if anybody has any better logic than this for a registration sensor. The sensor starts off blocked, clears between parts, and then I want to start a function when the next part comes into position (i'm using it as a registration offset for a labeler). This is the code I'm using right now: while ((!InputGetState(2)) && (TimerDone(1)==0)) { pe4=0; } while((InputGetState(2)) && (TimerDone(1)==0)) { pe4=1; } while((!InputGetState(2)) && pe4==1 && (TimerDone(1)==0)) Just wondering if anybody has any better way to do it that isn't as verbose. Thanks ### Assistant: Can I assume from this logic that the final step to break out of these while loops is the Timer1 going done? Why aren't you utilizing the LatchOnIndex command? You apparently don't need the motor feedback from the latch but it would provide you with a function that operated automatically. In this example you check that the count has increased on the latch then store it in memory in case you want to run an operation off that memory with TriggerShot. if(LatchGetCount(1)!=CountBuffer && TriggerShot==0) { TriggerShot=1; CountBuffer=LatchGetCount(3); } if(TriggerShot==1 && TimerDone(1)==0) function_call(); I don't know your exact use case, but this is just another way to tackle it. I've got this running on many machines right now and we don't have any issues with the timing. I'm just concerned with all of your while statements that the code will be trapped in there and unable to run any error handling routines elsewhere in the code. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: BTR from ControlLogix to 1394 IMC on RemoteIO In my never ending quest to replace a PLC5 with a ControlLogix processor I have run onto one final comm problem... Block Transfers between the processor and a 1394 IMC servo. The PLC 5 works just fine but I can not seem to get the CL to work. The processor "sees" the device on the RemoteIO network because there is no IO error. However, when I do a BTR of 19 bytes it just sits there and when I change the processor to program mode the MSG.ER bit is set with the error "Map instance undefined; or Block Transfer timeout" My MSG logic is correct becasue I am using the same logic as the other BTRs I am doing (enable the message when the message enable bit is not set. Thanks in advance... Chris ### Assistant: Following some suggestions: At first, try (unless already done) to run only the BTR that fails...if it will work, then be sure you will not execute the BTW and BTR to the same rack/group as this can cause block transfers to at least occasionally error out.So, enable the message when the BTR enable is not set and also when BTW enable is not set. Other things to check are:Double check msg path and rack/group/slot if they are correct.Double check if the number of elements you are using are correct for you 1394. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: The replacement for motor H6200-0-H00AA and servo drive 1398-PDM-075 We are using motor H6200-0-H00AA with servo drive 1398-PDM-075 . Please help us to advise the replacement for them. ### Assistant: Are you looking for exact replacements; as in spare parts or removing them completely?If you want to remove them completely and replace with new products, the Controllogix Kinetix motion would be the way to go. But none of the existing system, hardware or software, can be reused.For spares of the H series motor, check out the web site for Elwood-Getty at:http://www.elwood.com/gettys_rockwell.shtml \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Single phase to Three phase drives for welder application Greetings, Has anyone every done an application involving a 1phase to 3phase drive application to provide power to welding equipment? I just took a call from a customer for 5 such units. Thanks. ### Assistant: Futher to my question; we are looking at adding a sine wave filter to the output of the drive to provide the cleanest possible power output to the welding machine. Is there anything else that I should be nervous of? Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Main Contactor Fault "F10" Powerflex DC I inherited a machine that has a couple of powerflex DC drives on it, I love them, but I keep having a problem, I keep getting fault F 10, Main Contactor, I have been in the manual and everything seems fine, I also updated my firmware in the drives. My question is do I even need the contactor on the output side of the drive, in the manual I see where you can set parameter 1391 {control contactor} to none. I am not using dynamic braking. Also when my estop circuit is tripped I am loosing the enable to the drive, so I do not see why I have to use an external contactor. ### Assistant: Hi, if you don't use a Contactor (param. 1391 set to NONE) then check the following. When a contactor is NOT used: 1. Set parameter 1391 [ContactorControl] to “None”2. Do NOT set either [Relay Out x Sel] parameter to “Contactor” or ContactorDB” 3. Do NOT set any [Digital Inx Sel] parameter to “Contactor” Param. 140 (Digital In 8) is configured to "Contactor" by default :smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SERCOS IDN Messaging Can anyone provide a list of IDNs that can be read/written to Kinetix 6000?The configuration dialog for the MSG requires a 'Identification Number:' and 'Element:'. I cannot find these values documented. As a specific case, I am trying to read/write the bus capacitance parameter (parameter 591 in Drive Executive). I was told by tech support that this was id P-0-99, which is fine, but where can I get the rest of this magic list? ### Assistant: Here a link to the Sercos site, with a short description of IDN. http://www.sercos.com/technology/sercos_idns.htm Be aware, "All SERCOS interface products must incorporate a subset of these, but do not necessarily need to include all IDNs." The following KB note explains this Sercos Messaging is not supported by RA phone support. Aid 50716 Anyway, a manual with a list of standard IDNs may be found HERE....it is NOT related to Kinetix 6000 I can't find out a list of the IDNs supported in Kinetix 6000, so I think the best way is to test it on a *real* drive... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RSLogix Ver 17, PF 70 EC, Creating new Data Base not functioning correctly on one laptop Cannot get the create new data base to function on one laptop correctly.Appears to connect to drive, and pull data from drive, but after it has completed, same message.Also if trying to use tag from this drive, (with this laptop) errors occur.What you think? ### Assistant: It would be useful to post the exact error messages you get, or add a screenshot of it. This will allow users to best try to help you on the issue. :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Documentation explanation Hello, Here is a copy of the PowerFlex 4 and 40 Technical Data.All communications looks to be present for the PF40, is that true ?I want to use a Modbus RTU link, is it possible without an additionnal board ? Many thanks. Serge. ### Assistant: Yes, this is true; see also this LINK for more infos. All the PF4x drives can be controlled through a Modbus RTU link,using the Integral RS-485 port, without additional boards (and costs! :smileytongue: ) See appendix C of the User Manual for supported Modbus functions and connections. You may also find some infos and hints in the Knowledgebase (for example in Aid 27558) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Competing against ITT PumpSmart / Aquarvar Pump Controllers with PowerFlex Hi there, Has anyone recently been up against ITT PumpSmart or AquaVar Pump Controllers? I have a local (AB friendly) Integrator that is currently up against this product on a job, and I was wonder if anyone could offer me some competitive collateral to offer to my integrator? Any help at all? Thanks. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 single-phase operation. Is it possible? Hi, I'm new to the Kinetix products and I would like to know if the Kinetix 6000 have a single-phase operation in addition to the three-phase operation. I would also like to know if the power rail is imperative, and if not, if it's safe to operate without it. ### Assistant: Kinetix 6000 needs a three-phase input power. The 2094 power rail consists of copper bus bars and a circuit board with connectors for each module.The power rail provides power and control signals from the converter section to adjacent inverters.The IAM, AM, SM, and PRF modules mount to the power rail. So, without the power rail, the system cannot be used. See User Manual and Selection Guide for more infos. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 on separator, Motor Overload I have installed a PF700 on a separator. This, of course, is basically a centrifuge. In the process they have a "shoot" cycle that I would call a shock load. The system is running at 4700 rpm and when the shoot occurs it slows the 4000rpm. The drive attempts to induce more current to keep the rpm stable and goes out on overload. I have the drive in Custom V/Hz at this point and can only assume that I should go to SVC to have more options on run boost. Looking for someone who has a bit of experiance in this. Not a fun one to troubleshoot when accel is 10 minutes and decel in 1hour. ### Assistant: Using the standard vector control should be fine for your application. I'm also assuming that the motor parameters have been entered correctly including the number of poles on the installed motor. There are some boost setting that may help but since it takes 10 minutes to accel, the optimum solution may be to meter in the load if possible so it's not so much of a shock. How long does it stay at 4000 rpm after the load has been applied "assuming" it didn't trip? I'm also going to assume after the load has been added it is trying to get the centrifuge back up to 4700 RPM? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 F85 Port 5 DPI Loss Hello,I am having difficulties with a ControlLogic PLC controlling two PowerFlex drives using Devicenet. Their are two drives, one on and one as a hot standby. Every 4 or 5 hours the active drive faults (code F85), but not the standby. Not sure what the problem is. Any suggestions? Could it be the devicenet cable (I am not sure the cable is a Devicenet cable)? If so why is it only on the running drive, and why is it only periodically?Could it be a power issue? Also, I have set Parameter 10 and 11 to run on "Last value" but this does not stop the problem. Please help. Background information:drive is: PowerFlex 700 VC 480V 77A [8040] rev 4.010 The communication card is 1756-DNB rev 10.004 The controller is 1756-L63 ver 17 ### Assistant: It could be related to noise problem...try to take a look to the following thread and indicated suggestions: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=921#M921 About ferrite cores, see the Installation Instructions ... this document is for PF700s, but is similar for PF700 VC. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Output phase loss PF70,PF700S How can i detect simply the output phase loss with PF70 or PF700S??The load loss is a indirect conclusion.I need direct.I mean one bit in the fault word for example.I think this is a simply problem but unsolved for the Rockwell,sorry but i think this is the truth.I need your help,because we will change the drive,if there is no solution (product of other company). ### Assistant: These drives don't actually monitor each output phase from the drive nor do they have a specific bit associated with the phase. Other parameters in the drive detect and react if a problem occurs within the drive or to the load. The drive will fault or alarm (however you have it programmed) if it thinks there is a problem with the load, especially for load loss. The question is: What action do you want the drive to take if there is an output phase loss? Fault? If so, then the drive can be programmed to do so. You could monitor parameter 006 (output voltage) and if it drops to a particular level then you'll know if you've lost a phase....of course, the drive probably would've faulted by then. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E21 in Ultra 3000 I have changed an Ultra 200 1398-DDM-019 with an H-4030-P-H motor to an Ultra 3000 2098-DSD-020 with an MPL-A420P-H motor, with a 2000 ppr encoder.The configuration for the application is with step/direction mode, it receives pulses from an Bosch interface. The machine is a Bosch packaging machine.The application seems to work ok, but I received very often an E21 error message, which I cannot solve.Do you have any recommendation.Thank you ### Assistant: Take a look to Aid 29066 ... it seems a noise related problem... also the attached screenshot gives some indications of possible cause... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 Displayes "Power poard checksum 105" on power up Help! ### Assistant: In the following image, the indications from the User Manual: Unfortunately, the second suggestion seems to be the one that applies to you... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 DATA OVER ETHERNET I was planning to use PF40 with low HP motors and control them over Ethernet using the 22 or 20-Comm-E card (dont remember wich one is the rigth), anyway ; I also need to get some info about motor status like comand frecuency, actual frecuency and current, but into RsLgx 5000 when I configured the drive comm device I see the datalinks grayed so I cant use it to read current or any other data out the default data I guess, my question is if I go Devicenet comms instead of Ethernet could I configured datalinks just like the PF 700 drives or this is a PF 70/700 exclusive feature Thanks R Walle ### Assistant: Unfortunately, Powerflex 4x has not the possibility to use Datalinks... Only way you have in order to read/write parameters is through Explicit Messaging. Aid 38670 22-COMM-E User Manual - chapter 6 as examples Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PLC5 & PFlex using Datalinks over DeviceNet Is it possible to use datalinks, over DeviceNet, with new PFlex 755 and PLC5? PLC5 only being able to do 16 bit and PFlex using 32 bit. Some drives, I think, had a way to set the type of size for the datalinks, either 16 or 32. Thanks, ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 39172... it explains how to send data from an 16bit controller to a drive with 32bit datalinks. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 700 error F 90 I have a powerflex 700 series B firmware 6.004. I am trying to connect an encoder to watch the position of the motor. I set P53 (motor control select) to sensorless vector and I also tried FVC vector. I had P80 (Feedback Select) set to encoder and P412 (motor feedback type) to quad check and then to quadrature. With any of these settings I get fault 90 after a few minutes of running. So, then I set the drive back to factory defaults and i still got fault 90. I had to power down and remove the encoder card in order to run the drive without faulting on F90. Any suggestions? The encoder is new - quadrature 600 ppr. (I did set P413 to 600) Also do you know if there are any advanced drives classes available from Rockwell? ### Assistant: Manual report this as Encoder Quad Err, Both encoder channels changed state within one clock cycle. Actions: 1. Check for externally induced noise. 2. Replace encoder. After these two checks, I guess you may have a faulty Encoder Card... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 5000 firware Anyone know where to find Ultra5000 firmware. It does not seem to exist on the AB support site! ### Assistant: Hmmm... it seems to be available only through Technical Support guys... :smileysurprised: Contact them and see if they can help you... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Regarding PF400, Speed reference by Push Button Dear All,Can we use Push Button in PowerFlex 40 for Speed Increment/ Decrement. Please confirm the Software Parameters for that.As we are unable to use Push Button in PowerFlex4M Series Drive for Speed reference. Please update Kind Regard Shashi Bhushan Chauhan ### Assistant: You may use the MOP function un PowerFlex 40. Param. P038 should be set to 1 - Internal FreqParam. A069 will act as MOP frequency reference Then you may use two Digital Inputs on the terminal as MOP increment and MOP decrement; just configure the related A051-A054 parameters to MOP Up and MOP Down. Reference is the PF40 User Manual and Aid 24194 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 400 heatsink overtemp fault Hi,We are getting a heatsink overtemp fault on our powerflex 400. The fans do NOT start turning when a start command is given. I replaced the fans and still no luck. I suspect there is some kind of power supply board that runs these fans. Does anybody know what part ### Assistant: I remember a Product Issue about these fans for PF400, try to see if your drive could be affected (a transistor inside the fan could become faulty for this issue, so also the replaced fan could be affected if it was manufactured in the period indicated in following technotes) Aid 57378 - Aid 58083 Aid 47655 contains spare parts list for PF400. Hope this helps. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 two Reference Speed What configuration should I do with PF700 if 2 reference speed is required? Speed 1 - Via PotentiometerSpeed 2 - Analog (4-20 mA) ### Assistant: Utilize the digital inputs to switch between Reference select 1 & 2 (par 361 - 366) and Reference A & B (par 90 & 93) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4 Fault Code 2 HELP! Hey, I've had a powerflex 4 running for about 4 years now and tonight it stopped working and started flashing F002? Does anyone know how to fix this error? Cheers, Jon_ ### Assistant: This fault happens if you have configured a Digital Input to "3 - AuxFault", and this input is removed. Try to check the parameters to see if something has changed.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communtcation Error on Powerflex 40 Drive with DeviceNet I have a DeviceNet MCC and a Poweflex 40 Drive in a tub. I am having very random Faults they say Fault 71 Adaptor Net Loss. The Lights on the communication card are flashing Green on the Mod light and the Net A light. It does this off and on every few days. If you turn the power off to the drive it resets it and the lights all go solid green and the drive starts to function correctly. Its goes from device net to a scanner to ethernet. Any Ideas ?? ### Assistant: Check to see how many Dnet nodes you have on the link and also how fast is your RPI (update time) set for the drive. Also, you can configure the drive to not fault or alarm on net loss. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra3000 fault code vs Clx Is there a way to have the fault code displayed at the front of the drive (Exx) into a plc register? I'm using a sercos card with a Clx controller. Thanks ### Assistant: No. I posed this question several months ago to Rockwell tech support and the answer was no. Not even a message instruction would retrieve the information. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3: Bypass Rules? are there any suggested rules, when I have to use a bypass for the SMC-3?maximal coninuous operation is 18h per day. ### Assistant: Did you see technote 49481 ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 series b: compressor is pulsing i have a switch cabinet for a heat pump with two compressors, I want to test it with a smaller compressor, but the smc-3 is pulsing the compressor for ca 1 minute befor continuous operation. what can I do that the start is not pulsing? using a zh21ke-tfd-524 compressor with:LRA: 27-33I-Block: 35I-oper: 7 smc-3 setting: FLA :20on-Dip: 2,3,5,11,15,16 ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 40356... also this other thread if applicable... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CS3000 for Windows XP Dear All, Can we access the CS3000 application for Windows XPI have tried to communicate the FlexPak 3000 using via Windows XP but"Communication Error". I have read the CS3000 Manual. CS3000 only require for Windows 3.1, NT and 98. Thanks ### Assistant: Check to make sure your cabling is correct. I use CS3000 ver 6.14 all the time with FlexPak3000 and GV3000 drives with Windows XP \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CS3000 Software Does anyone know where I can get CS3000 software? ### Assistant: Try to see at the following link for CS3000 software download: http://www.reliance.com/prodserv/standriv/d2916.htm edit: updated download link http://www.reliance.com/prodserv/standriv/CS3000.zip - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: problem writing a value to pf700 using datalinks I have setup parameter 152, Droop RPM @ FLA, as a datalink so I can write a value this parameter from a controllogix L61 plc. I have the datalink defined by setting parameter 301, Data In A2, to 152, and the parameter shows up as a tag in the plc. However, when I set the tag in the plc to a value, that value does not show up in the drive. The communications I am using is controlnet. I also have the 20-comm-c parameters 13,25,26 all set to 00001111 to enable datalinks A - C.The drive is receiving my speed reference and commands just fine, and I am receiving all the datalinks from the drive to the plc just fine. ### Assistant: Just a couple of notes trying to help: 1. verify you are writing a value that falls in the valid range for parameter.2. verify to have re-scheduled the Controlnet after inserting DataLinks in the RS5000 drive configuration3. As per Aid 56977, avoid to have other datalinks linked to read-only parameters. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fault diagnostics I have smc-flex connected to some submersible airators, and I am getting a fault : FQ ### Assistant: The Fault codes are explained in the User Manual, chapter 8. There are also the following technotes, about the fault you've asked for: Aid 44746Aid 32251 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SCM-FLEX wiring to e-stop safe-off system I have SCM-FLEX soft starts that are wired as per typical start-stop control via DPI communications with a control relay wired to aux ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 40P Speed Profiling Greetings, I have a customer looking to use a PF40P and encoder feedback for speed profiling. I have limited knowledge of encoders, but have learned that there are known noise issues with AB Encoders and VFDs. What Encoder would be recommended for use for this application, I'm assuming something from an Encompass Partner. Have a great day. Cheers. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive speed, Devicenet Hi, I have a PowerFlex 700 connected in Devicenet, I want to change the speed from a PV+ who is connected to a compactlogix L35E (through ETH)... I know how to program the parameters of "start-stop, faults, active" and other "easy" conditions in the scanner module using RSLogix 5000 and RSNetworks (those things are working right now), but How could I send "speed" to a PF through Devicenet?.... what is the parameter of speed I need to set in the Dnet scanner module?.... this "speed" is something I could change in any moment (from 0 to 60)..... Thanks for your time... ### Assistant: You may find informations and examples in the 20-COMM-D User Manual Anyway, unless you've modified settings, by default you have 4 bytes of output, first two are for Logic Command, remaining two bytes are for the Reference Speed. Just maybe you have all four bytes in the same DINT inside CMX, so you have to use some logic there to separate and use the image correctly ( like BTD or simply a COP moving the output image from scanner to an INT array - like in the example of the User Manual page 5-10) See also Aid 43829 to understand the Reference scaling.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 - F3 Power Loss I am currently using a PowerFlex 400 VFD (part number: 22C-D038A103 – 480VAC, 25HP). I am sometimes receiving Fault Code F3, Power Loss (DC bus voltage remained below 85% of nominal). Since the action specifies to “monitor the incoming AC line for low voltage or line power interruption” is there any documentation that quantifies low voltage? ### Assistant: Here from the User Manual - page A-3 F3 - Power Loss - FRN 5.03 and earlier only:The DC bus voltage fell below undervoltage level within 200 ms of a start command, DC bus ripple voltage is excessive, or an input phase loss has been detected. Power Loss Fault (F3) occurs if an undervoltage condition is present on drive power up, or if there is excessive DC bus ripple (for example a missing input phase) whilst the drive is running. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC, Upload to PC How can I Upload drive Parameters/Configuration to my PC, I have available (RS Logix 5000, Drive executive lite, RS Linx classic lite). I have no serial port on PC, I'm using USB to Serial adaptor and null modem adaptor to communicate with Controller(LOGIX 5563). There are 2 PowerFlex DC drives connected to Controlnet module(1756-CNB) on controller. Ethernet through ControlNet?DPI directly to drive? Have no cable availableThrough backplane of controller via serial port? already connected ### Assistant: You may use the RSLogix5000, through the feature named Premier Drive Integration. When you're connected online to the Controller, you may go to the Controlnet PF DC and communicate with the drive. Involved in this are the versions of RSLogix 5000, PF DC AOP, etc... If you still cannot realize it, please post your RSLogix 5000 software, Drive Executive and RSLinx installed software versions and somebody will give other suggestions. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 F20 We are using a Powerflex700 and keep getting a powertorque prv F20 alarm that doesn't seem to be listed in the manual - Anyone with any ideas would be appreciated. ### Assistant: It *is* listed in the User Manual, page 4-8 TorqPrv Spd Band - F20 Difference between [Commanded Speed] and [Encoder Speed] has exceeded the level set in [Spd Dev Band] for a time period greater than [Spd Band Integrat]. Actions: 1. Check wiring between drive and motor. 2. Check release of mechanical brake. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1305 how do I program a 1305 to run on power up? I have set this parameter to enable - what else needs to be changed? ### Assistant: This applies only when there is a maintained input to the start and stop inputs. Refer to User Manual, Chapter 2, Figure 2.7 through Figure 2.10. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SERCOS Card inquiry Is the Sercos card supposed to be installed where the Processor is at? or can it be placed in the Remote rack? ### Assistant: Motion Modules CANNOT be located in remote chassis See Aid 41712 for details. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 20-COMM_E Problem I have hooked up two PowerFlex 700 drives to a ControlLogix processor via a 1756-ENBT card. The drives are the only things that are on the network. The first drive connects but then faults out on a F75 (Port 5 Adapter) fault and the second drive will not connect because of a Code 16 ### Assistant: Both errors could happen due to a wrong connection size setting in RSLogix5000 IO configuration. See Aid 53820 and Aid 45272 (this is done for SMC-Flex, but applies also to a PF700)Follow carefully the configuration steps indicated in the 20-COMM-E User Manual. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Premier Integration and Flash Firmware Updates on Architecture Drives Greetings, I'm trying to understand better, when using the Logix 5000 Firmware Supervisor in Logix 5000 and it says that PF 70 and 700 drives are supported; does that mean just the comm card, or both the card and the drive. I would love some clarification on this. Cheers ### Assistant: Actually only the Drive firmware can be updated.Peripheral modules will be supported at a later time - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1305 frequency The frequency on my 1305 always resets to 0 after a shutdown. Can I get it to resume to an existing frequency that it was when powered back up? ### Assistant: pat, I guess you're using the HMI to set your Frequency Command, by the Increment / Decrement arrows, right ? Then, cycling power to the drive will set the frequency command to the value stored in HIM memory. :smileysurprised: Pressing both keys simultaneously stores the current HIM frequency command in HIM memory. The Speed Indicator LEDs will flash momentarily to indicate a successful save (if speed is above 20 percent); so the next time you restart, you will start from that value... obviously it cannot be the same as it was before the drive was powered down, just a fixed starting frequency you may decide. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 running lower voltage motors. Can I operate a 230vac motor on a 480vac PowerFlex 40? ### Assistant: I would also like to use a 230 VAC motor in a 480 VAC application. Is it possible to just set the nameplate info in P031 - P033 in a PowerFlex 4. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000i stops moving I have an ultra3000i transferring pallets that stops indexing and does not fault the drive it just sits still. Have tried thru panel view to manually adv or return no response. I have also had laptop connected to drive and tried thru index control. Monitor screen shows drive enabled and in motion but is not moving. Only way to recover is to cycle power to drive andit will function properly for sometimes several hours. any where to start diagnosing this? Thanks ### Assistant: Hmmm.... the fact the In Motion *lamp* is ON and motor doesn't move seems to indicate a problem in the logic control of the drive...IMO it should be repaired / replaced ... :smileysad: What about the other status infos and lamps in the Ultraware panel ? Try to enable more info using the Setup button,try to post again if you like, maybe others could help you more... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Tuning out the noise on 2098-dsd-010x I had two servo drives installed on the same machine to replace an air cylinder and a stepper motor assembly. The Servo Controllers are 2098-dsd-010x and they were connected to TLY A230THJ62AA series servo motors. With one servo motor installed and running everything ran perfect.When the second Servo controller and motor were installed I could see blips on the I/O connections to the SLC 5/04 PLC. The Vendor that was assisting us in this conversion tried a couple of things that didn't work and then made a phone call and came back and adjusted the tuning feature in the Ultraware Software program, which eliminated the blips on the I/O.I now have four more machines to convert and was hoping someone could point me to a technote or had some tips to offer on tuning these controllers to eliminate the noise so there are no hiccups or intermittent problems with the I/O. TIA Jim ### Assistant: Sounds like your vendor did a little hand waving... I haven't had any experiences (with any brand or model) such that motor tuning affected I/O cabling. Generally, these problems are associated with wiring routing, grounding/shielding termination or other basic installation practices that were skipped or installed poorly. All communication or intermittent I/O problems I have had, have always been traced to installation problem, or field failures (i.e. worn out cables etc.). Don't be supprised if the problem shows back up. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 Fault Masking Hi all, The Application is a Fire System in a Hotel where in the PowerFlex 40 is used to drive the Exhaust Fan, Now below is the scenario.During Power switch over from main supply to Genset the time elapsed may vary from 5 to 15 seconds, if the switch over is 15 or more there is no problem for the drive since it was totally off.But if the switch over is within the time when the drive Display a Under Voltage Fault and the Power resume, the fault will remain and the drive cannot run. Then this will be the problem, since this is now an emergency situation.Is there any feature of the Power Flex 40 which we can mask this particular Fault. Or Any recommendation pleased help. ### Assistant: This is a known behavior, and you may proceed either: 1. Manually Reset with the stop button on the drive2. Reset via a Digital Input / comm card3. Remove the power long enough to let the drive going completely off.4. Automatically clear the fault through the AutoRestart parameter ... you will need to setup parameter A092 (Auto Rstrt Tries) to a value other than "0" and parameter A093 (Auto Rstrt Delay) to "0". This will attempt to reset any resettable fault immediately. See User Manual - page 3-29 for further details... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to reset motion instruction error? For example, if MSO instruction's error bit has been set for some reson, how to reset or clear it in PLC without drive or PLC power recycle? ### Assistant: Please try to take a look first to the Motion Instructions Reference Manual - Chapter 1 (Motion Concepts) about the behavior of the .ER bit in motion instructions... Then, please post again if you have further questions... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 700S F129 We have two VSDs (PF 700S) that are configured for sugar centrifugals we are using here at our factory. Both applications run with and active regeneration units,(1336 R) which activate when slowing the centrifugal down after its high speed cycle. Both machines have been running well for approximately 8 months with no problems.Today for no reason one of the machines VSD stopped on a fault F ### Assistant: Hi, the Fault F129 *is* in the manual, page 4-11 ....:smileywink: It is just an indication that the Faults have been cleared... just check if F11 is an old indication or it maybe the cause of your stop... Anyway the Green status led just indicate the drive is ready to work ..., so right now no faults are present... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 and Purge feature Greetings, Is it possible to set the purge feature up on an effluent tank so that if there is a failure of the float valve to the PLC; that the drive can go into "purge" mode to switch on at a high level limit switch and off at a low level limit switch? I have a customer wanting to set something similar up in a Wastewater treatment plant, but they also want to be able to go into manual control mode as well. Any suggestions are welcome. ### Assistant: Hi, just a question.... how do you want to control the drive in "automatic" mode (I mean the start and reference control) ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 100 - DeviceNet Is anyone ever faced problem during download to network (DeviceNet) and had error message code " EDS 2011". The error message description as follow: Node 4 communication error (0xC)'Error response received: Device state conflict.; SCIA(0x10, 0xF, 0x2D, 0x1), Param45 Thanks ### Assistant: This may be due to the drive being in an ENABLED state, as certain parameters can only be written to when the drive is DISABLED.The drive should be DISABLED either via terminal rail or Ultra Master software. The download can the be attempted again. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70ec DPI Comm loss fault 85 I have 8 Pf70ec drives connnected with 20-comm-e cards and one of the drives gives random a comm loss fault 85. Only one of the drives ever does this and it hasn't happened for about 2 months until today when it happened twice. All of the post I have read say this is uncommon for the comm-e card. So any suggestions would be great. ### Assistant: Try to take a look to this thread .... the problem could also happen on an Ethernet comm card, as this fault indicates that the main control board has lost communications with the 20-COMM-x... there are detailed explanations by Ken Roach about this fault. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 hardwire enable I have been wondering if the hardwire enable on the 3000 should be used with the sercos enable command ? If we use the sercos, servo on as the enable command for the drives, should the hardwire enable on the breakout board be used or not or should we leave all control to the sercos loop. I encountered a drive in this condition that would occasionally make a humming sound as it was waiting for a start and when the hardwire enable was removed from drive config and the breakout board this humming went away. There are a few others that do the same thing but I haven't had a chance to get at them. Any knowledge on this condition would be appreciated. ### Assistant: It is possible to control the enable of the Ultra 3000 SERCOS drive without having to connect 24 volts to the Drive Enable input (pin 31) of the CN1 connector. Using Ultraware, the Digital Input 1 is used for Drive enable. If the input is changed to unassigned, the drive will be enabled on power up. There will be no need for an input to pin 31 to enable the drive.Be aware that, in this case, the motor could start moving on power up. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 faliure after power cycle We have 46 5 hp powerflex 40 drives in our plant and have had little trouble until the other day. We had a scheduled power outage with the power company they disconnected all phases at on time but repowered us one phase at a time. after that we noticed we had 7 drives that did not power back up and are fed from the same line as ones that did. we checked voltage at the drive line input and is fine. we are at a loss as what and why this has happened. ### Assistant: Hi Red, Perhaps those drives have failed due to a problem with the switchmode power supply. On some early PF4 and PF40 drives there were some components that were affected by heat a bit more than we expected and this problem showed up. We have since improved the design. There is a knowledgebase document that describes the issue. It is document number 34911. Only certain models of PF4 and PF40 drives had this issue, and only up to a certain date. Drives manuafactured after October 2005 have the improved design. Please contact your distributor for more information about this. Linkified for convenience - JHutch \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 I/O Configuration Hi. I am trying to enable manual control through a series of relays when turn the PLC off. I have the I/O configured for a 2 wire control mode. When the PLC is shut off, I have a relay contact sending a signal to Auto/Man. I have configured the paramters stated in the user manual for terminal block manual mode. When looking at the paramters & related bits...Manual Mode is 1, Enable is 1, Analog In is changing in relation to the POT input. But, there are no volts being output & the HIM is still saying AUTO. I think the HIM won't change to say MAN because I have control through the TB, but I cannot seem to get it to output the signal for motor motion. Please provide any suggestions. ### Assistant: Hi, you're right about the HIM, it will still indicate Auto if you've selected Man from TB Digital input. What about parameter 96 ? Did you select there the correct "manual" reference from Analog Input ? What about the status led on the drive ? And the HIM indications ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 comms loss problem client has 4 x 250kW PF400 units with 22commD and 22Him3cs door mounted HMI. "As soon as I plug the HIMM in, the drive trips on “Comms Loss”. Reset the drive, fault re-appears within a few seconds. Leave HIMM plugged out – no problem then." have flased the 22commD to latest firmware as we had simiular problem with profibus module. this time it is not the solution. Fuzzy lets sea how quick you are on this one ### Assistant: The HIM is actually powered from the same 5VDC as the 20-Comm-D module and plugging the HIM in has the initial potential to drop the voltage to the point the 20-Comm module loses communication until the HIM fully powers up. Try powering the drive down, install the HIM, and then power the drive back up to see if you again get an error. If you do, you may have a problem with the power regulator for the 5vdc....or a faulty HIM. The HIM should be able to be removed while the drive is in AUTO and not MANUAL mode while the drive is powered up. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FlexPak 3000 Meter Out Signal Type I cannot find anywhere in any manual that I have looked at where it says what type of output the drive's Meter Out 1 & 2 are. Are they voltage? Current? Can we select which? They show that you can select what the analog outs are if you have the expansion board, but not the built in meter out (that I can find). ### Assistant: Here from the Power Module Instructoin Manual, page 2-6: Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Code 3, Type 16 error on start up - Kinetix 6K Sercos I am working on getting a new system up and running and I am having a few problems. I beleive once the first problem is fixed the other will go away. When the main circuit breaker is disconnected the PLC has a major fault on start up. The fault is a code 3, type 16. The fault is with the sercos module and the help file says to check electronic keying. The revisions do match. I even tried to disable the keying and this made no difference. Firmware in processor and sercos card match. I have tried to even re-flash each. The next problem is that I am having one of the four servos loose its position on start up. It goes to around -19,000 for a position on start up when it was at a position of 2. I do an absolute home with the all the servos and the absolute reference bit is staying set through the process. L61 with 4 Kinetix 6000 drives. Once the major fault is clear all works well untill main power is cycled. I was on the phone with tech connect this morning and no luck. Perhaps someone here has seen this problem before. ### Assistant: About the fault you got: Checking the box "Major Fault on Controller if Connection Fails while in Run Mode" in the Sercos module's properties / connection tab, will cause a major fault on the processor of Type 3 Code 16 when any fault on the sercos module occurs. For example, if the sercos ring drops out, then in the processors properties tab / Major Fault tab, you'll see Type 3 Code 16 displayed, as well as the ok led on the processor flashing red. For example it is normal for a communication error at power up because the ring takes time to phase up to phase 4 If you want to avoid this, uncheck the Major Fault check box on the Connections tab, or add a Fault Handler. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ultra3000 error e11 I've a ultra 3000 connected to motor N-2302 and when i tried to configurate the motor in the prgram the ultra 3000 change the status to E 11, I tried with different motors and iI got the same error. Could anybody help me with this situation. ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 20629Aid 21807 (TechConnect Authorization required) Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 700S Simulated Encoder Output Looking at an application where a motor mounted encoder needs to go to the 700S (for drive/motor loop closure) and an M02AE card. Sure, you can parallel the signal and put a buffer/repeater module in. What would be nicer is if the 700S had a simulated encoder output module, like a Control Techniques drive. Anyone know of an addon module for this purpse? ### Assistant: Try Motrona encoder splitter. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex Configuration Loss I am currently experiencing problems with a couple of SMC Flex softstarters which are connected over DeviceNet to a CompactLogix system. It seems that one of two faults may occur. I have not personally attended any of the problems and are onlyrelaying information given to me. 1. The SMC Flex seems to lose their configured data for apparently no reason. I have told the client to ensure that after he has reprogrammed them that he must save the data to Eprom and he has assured me that he has done this but the configured data loss still occurres from time to time. 2. According to the client it seems that the comms between the PLC and SMC Flex "freezes". It does not accept a start command over the network but when a hardwired start command is issued it starts ruling out the possibility that the "enable" is missing. The firmware revision is 3.006 and ADR is enabled. ### Assistant: Sambo, obviously the best is to be on site and see what happens exactly, which fault code is displaied etc... :smileysurprised: Anyway, there is a known issue on ADR and SMC-Flex firmware revision 3.006 and earlier, as reported in Aid 30710... also there are two new firmwares for v5 and v6 that replace the original inside some SMCs which exibits the same error ( Aid 55159). Maybe the problem out there is coming from improper ADR functionality... :smileytongue: Hope that helps....- fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Load sharing and back-up I am running two PF70EC VFDs to two motors (w/ encoders) driving a single drum and am wondering what is the best way to have them load share, also if for some reason one motor or VFD goes down the other will take over. Motor are large enough to easily handle the load individually, but we require redundancy for this project. I have seen several solutions on load sharing, but none of them seem to lend themselves to redundancy. ### Assistant: I would use the speed trim method shown in the document that you can download from the literature library. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/drives-wp001_-en-p.pdfFor the speed trim you would use the Process PI function in the drive and limit the output of the Process PI loop to 10% of nameplate rpm. If you have some kind of supervisor control, you can turn off the PI loop if the other drive faults. We have used this method for years with great success. It will take a little bit of work to set it up and tune it. Curt PlettEngineering ManagerSystems Interface Inc. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1394C-SJT22-D sercos phase 3 ring fault I just installed a reconditioned 1394C-SJT22-D module and the sercos will not get past phase 3. The previous module was working when it was removed. I have double checked the baud rate switches. ### Assistant: Hi, just found an internal note explaining this as a possible mechanical assembly issue, reguarding the 1394 terminator not seated in the right position... in case I don't know if you can check for this or need to send it again to repair... :smileysad: Another possibility could be the firmware revision of the controller doesn't *match* revision of motion module; in case post again your revisions of Controller, Motion module and 1394C. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 I have a power flex 40 which has power to it but no power on the screen and just 3 flashing amber lights Port, Mod and Com A. please help!!! ### Assistant: Perhaps those drives have failed due to a problem with the switchmode power supply.Take a look to Aid 34911 .... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex Help Hello Friends, I am using about 30 number of 150-SMC-Flex devices on DeviceNet with 20-COMM-D Series-B module. I have installed the modules and the LEDs PORT/MOD/NET-A are steady Green. I have programmed the 150-SMC-Flex for Soft Start and Soft Stop Parameters. I am trying to give DeviceNet Out Signal to start the motor connected to 150-SMC-Flex. For this Motor to start I have enabled Logic Command bit 1 to ON State. In my PLC program, controller tags: Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0] to Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[4] are mapped for DNET Node Output and Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:I.Data[0]to Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:I.Data[4] are mapped for DNET Node Input. By this mapping, my plc logic makes bit Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].1 == ON making sure that Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].0 == OFF, Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].8 == OFF, Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].9 == OFF.For some reason the motor is not getting started and the 150-SMC-Flex LEDs remain Steady Green and LCD displays "Stopped". Am I missing anything? Please help me to rectify this issue. I appreciate your any help in advance! Best Regards, Pramod ### Assistant: Try first to follow indications in Aid 45475 and see if it helps... :smileytongue: Just another info missed in your post... which are the indications over the Devicenet Scanner display ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC Fram D 690V Document Hi, I see PF DC power rating has extension,but where can see the fram D document?Please help,thank's. ### Assistant: Can you post a little more information on what you're asking? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Lost all axisname.AbsoluteReferenceStatus bits A four axis 1769-L43 with SERCOS based has been working fine for almost a year. All motors are MPL with multi-turn absolute encoders Then one morning all axisname.AbsoluteReferenceStatus bits were off. The encoders were still reading the correct value. Just moved the axis to the absolute home position using motion direct command and performed a MAH using motion direct commands. WHat can cause the system to loose all axisname.AbsoluteReferenceStatus bits at the same time? ### Assistant: Just trying to help, as I'm not an expert on this :smileytongue: Aid 47351 reports the cases where the bit is either set or reset. After that, you may consider three cases where a problem could be in the code: 1. MAH (Motion Axis Home) repeated more than once in code, thus resetting the absolute position reference. 2. MRP (Motion Redefine Position) repeated more than once in code, thus resetting the absolute position reference. 3. Changing from Linear to Rotary mode within the code. Double check if you're in one of these cases, then take the appropriate actions to solve. If you are not in those cases, please post again so that other folks here will have the possibility to help you more.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power fail on Powerflex 400 Please help with this one as well, same client same powerflex 400 250A unit"I am getting really tired of this Power Loss Fault, and the worst part is it does not auto-reset not does it allow me to reset remotely. No, I did NOT experience a dip during operation – the other running drive had no problem. It’s costing us water now at the rate this is going... So it seems the bus volts did drop. A bit strange that other running drive did not also report a fault... why? In any event, WHY does it not auto-reset? Or, alternatively, if this is a fault that does not permit auto-reset then why can I not even reset a Power Loss Fault with the reset input OR with the Fault Clear Parameter (197)? From Subject Received Size Joshua Grimm power loss fault drives 3:33 AM 88 KB ### Assistant: Did you see Aid 49990 ? There is a known problem with some PF400... maybe you're in that case... A Type 2 fault may require drive or motor repair, or is caused by wiring or programing errors. The cause of the fault must be corrected before the fault can be cleared. Hope this helps - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Analyzer V4.7 Where can I download JCalculator.exe?I have been having trouble launching from within the Crank V2.6.2 advanced template.First, I had issues (ref AID 62312)Reloaded V4.7 per AID 62312 and now Jcalculator is missing from UDAT folder. ### Assistant: Could it be the one in the LINK ? :smileysurprised: It is the only one I've found.... :smileytongue: Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Alarm Handling Hey there, I just wanted to know is there a quick way to display an error if it occurs from a kinetix 6000 3 axis system on a panelview plus 1000. The only way i can see this is by taking the fault code and looking for each fault code then push a value into a dint, then this value will display the alarm on screen after i've entered the text for it, surely theres a quicker way. Any thoughts? Regards,J ### Assistant: I may see your way as the only one possible, too. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAH process complete bit I am trying to get the .pc bit to come on at the end of the MAH instruction and I'm not having any luck. I am building a machine that packages line so I have a line feed axis and a rotary axis that is operated on a cam profile. For homing I do a MAS to stop the rotary axis then a MSF, then an MSO, then a MAH to a switch. The axis homes, but the .pc bit never comes on. Can anyone help me? ### Assistant: A similar behavior is explained inside Aid 22214... try to see if it is your case. TechConnect Authorization needed to see that technote.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Help I'm ac drive dumb. I have a 1305 AA12A HA1 If I have a 220 single phase input...will the output be 3 phase? I realize how silly that may sound but none of the literature I've read confirms yes or no. can I operate a 1hp 3 phase ac motor using 1phase 220? ### Assistant: Even though that drive will take a single-phase input, it has a 3-phase output so is designed to operate with 3-phase motors. The drive output power is derated; the table below will show you the output current and power available to your drive if it is powered by 1 ph. line. Just check to fall inside the indicated values with your motor. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Continous Motion Control I have a system that uses Kinetix 6000 drives to control servo motors for positioning. I was wanting to know if there is a way to use a continous move command that will follow a setpoint from a feedback device. So if the signal goes positive the servos will go forward and if the signal goes negative the servos reverse. I can only see motion commands that exucute once, not one that is continous. Is there a way to do this? ### Assistant: Others have asked similar questions. Some options you can consider:- 1.Set the absolute posiiton of the servo to zero at its mid so that it can swing positive and negative (a home routine would be required on power up)Scale your PID output to correspond to absolute position.Every time your PID block is done - just execute an absolute MAM (just ensure you are't doing this too quick an update).Note - it doesn't matter if there's no new position to go to - if the servo is alreadt at the destination - it will go no where with a new absolute MAM to the same place. 2. If you want to do something with incremental moves instead, just periodically refresh an MAM instruction at a chosen rate again. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: F100 on 4M When I was setting the communication parameters on one of the 4M drives (through the keypad), and after cycling power on the 480AC line to the drives, 1 off the drives was showing F100. (Parameter Checksum Fault). Forcing me to reset all parameters back to default, and then reenter them. What causes this fault! (or better, how can we avoid this). I don’t want my customer to have to do this, but remember having similar checksum problems on a GV300 systems years back. In that case the drives were on a DC bus and Rockwell claimed the problem was that the bus voltage dropped to quick.These drives are not on a DC bus.Guys, any thoughts here would be awsome! ### Assistant: Unfortunately it isn't documented a probable cause for this fault, just it is indicated to Restore Default Parameters and retry...It could be a random and false checksum error, but if it often reappears, then it is a true checksum fault and the drive will need to be replaced. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Safe off Status Hey, I have a K6k system with 6 drives, i've just powered up to tune/hookup etc. but i cannot enable the drive, power wiring is ok all my indicators are ok but the safe off status is on even though i have the motion allowed header in place. so i end up getting the 'Drive locally disabled' message. Anyone with any thoughts? RegardsJ ### Assistant: Hi John, first i've to say I'm not an expert on that...anyway, trying to help.... :smileywink: Some technotes report the needs to use the Motion Allowed Header to be sure tha safe-off circuitry is ok...you wrote it is in place.... hmmmm.... Take a look to Aid 40557 and then Aid 36752 and see if they help.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: the replacement for 2094-BM02 Our system is using 2094-BM02. Now, 2094-BM02 was broken. Can we replace 2094-BM02 by 2094-BM02-S ? Do we need to change anything in program of Controllogix ?Please help to advise detailedly the difereence between 2094-BM02 and 2094-BM02-S ### Assistant: 2094-BMxx drives without safe off are Silver Series products. The –S (Safe-Off) Kinetix 6000 is a direct drop in replacement; the Kinetix 6000 drive firmware is the SAME for safe off or non safe. So, as far as I know, you may replace it without changes in ControlLogix program.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: scanport to 700 drive We are replacing a 1336 plus drive with a powerflex 700 standard control I can find the information that tells what you need to do to accomplish this, except for the information that tells you what bits to use for control and speed reference does anyone know where to find this information? ### Assistant: May you please post more details ? Which is the scanport device do you want to use ? For example, here a couple of technotes about some scanport conversions... Aid 21565Aid 43077 HERE also some infos about conversion.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Allen-Bradley Power Flex 4 I was involved in a project that required three conveyors to run at the same speed and the engineer suggested that we connect three motors in parallel, connected to an A-B PowerFlex 4. When we tried to run the drive it acted very strange. Two of the motors were rated at .8 amps and the third was rated at 1.4 amps. If we connected only one of the motors it would run just fine. Is it possible to connect three motors to one drive? Thanks, Dan G ### Assistant: Yes it is possible, with the following provisions: 1. Motors all the same size ( matched impedances )2. VSD drive size = load motors + 13. Output choke used ( same rating as the drive )4. Separate overloads to each motor ( no bimetals ) 140M units are ok5. set VSD for standard v/Hz ( no auto tuning )6. Keep total cable lengths to under 100 metres I would say that the reflected waves from each of the motors is screwing up the drive. The output choke should solve this. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Re-tune Some one know where I can get info about a detailed description of tuning procedures?I need to understand when I need to make a new tune to my system. Or if I need to adjust some values or gains.I have some problems with loose position, torque over limits and some noises. ### Assistant: Here following a list of useful technotes and manuals.... search for Tuning inside the .pdf Kinetix 6000 Multi-axis Servo Drives User ManualMotion Modules in Logix5000 Control SystemsAid 24152 - Motion Control Tuning BasicsAid 24665 - Advanced Motion Tuning PowerpointAid 24463 - Autotuning a SERCOS driveAid 58167 - A simple guide to tuning a sercos servo axis TechConnect Authorization required to access the Technotes.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 control terminal question I have a really basic question on some new SMC-3 (150-C16NBD) softstarts I am installing: How are IN1 & IN2 used? I dont understand how they work or what they are. The datasheet does not say. Thanks! Jeff ### Assistant: See the following technotes... Aid 62695 - Aid 62696 - Aid 24364 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Gearing status Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there a status bit present in the motion, indicating that no other axis is geared to this axis?Because homing a master axis with a slave still geared to it makes the slave axis do unexpected movements... If such a status bit does not exist, is it something for the development team to incorporate this? Best regards,Cee Ya ### Assistant: There isn't a bit available to do what you wish. You'll have to check all the GEARING STATUS (or POSITION CAM STATUS) bits of all the possible slaves of your master to be sure they're off before issuing the home routine. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 22- COMM-E and Drive Explorer I have used the 22-comm-e with powerflex40's and never had a problem. THis time I am using powerflex4's with a 22-comm-e and an 22-xcomm base (for housing the 22-comm-e) and I am going use multiple drive mode. Where I am currently stuck is that I cannot get into the 22-comm-e with drive explorer. I gives me some sort of error about text family not recognized. I am using ethernet to access the comm-3 parameters. Any ideas? Is it the x-comm htat's screwing me up? Do I need and add on. It says that I need to set these parameters initial before powering the drives. I just don't get it because I have accessed these before except they were always installed ina drive instead of the 22-xcomm.ANy help is appreciated ### Assistant: As far as I can remember, you have to follow these steps: 1. Set the 22-COMM to Multi-Drive2. connect to it only one drive3. access the drive (using the embedded HIM) and set the communication parameters (see image below - leave A104 to node 100)4. cycle power to the drive Now, the 22-Comm should be accessible by Drive Explorer. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: i need a catalouge for Drives Reliance Maxitron 8500 i need english manual for DC drive Reliance Maxitron S-6R 8506 ### Assistant: Unfortunately I'm unable to find it... just found the one for Maxitron 8000 I suggest to try to call in Technical Support at Rockwell Automation or directly Baldor, to ask for it. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Torque Setting I have a Allen Bradley 1336F drive where I would like the drive to stop on high torque or current. At present the motor runs between 9.5 - 10 Amps so I would like it to stop at a setting of say 11.0 amps after a given time, is this possible? This is the first time I have used this make of drive so I could do with the help to create this please.Dave ### Assistant: Hi Dave, try to take a look to the User Manual, page 6-28 ... you may configure the Output relay either to "At Current" or At Torque" as indicated.As far as I can remember, there isn't a way to have the Relay act with a delay. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: error 717-80030003 the path %1 could not be found in rslogix 5000 Has any one ever gotten this message when using RSLogix 5000 Pro?and opening a *.ACD project file? I'm running Windows 2000 and logged on as an administrator. Versions 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 are all installed on this computer. I used to be able to read all these files but since Version 17 was installed I can only read Version 17 Stuff. Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: I'm aware this could happen when you've not the needed version to open that file, installed on PC... it is not so good because a warning about the need to install the correct version should be there, instead the strange error message. :smileysad: Your situation is different, you wrote you've many versions installed on the PC... are you sure you've also the one for that file to open ? Did you try to open a sample program (there are many on installation cd of every version)of a version different than 17 ? Same error ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 Error 75 I have a control panel that contains 2 Powerflex 700 Drives. Drive 1 we will call "Rotation Drive", Drive 2 we will call "Lifter Drive". The drives are communicating through a 20-COMM-D Adapter Card on devicenet of 14 nodes. Occasionally, say once every 8 hours, the Lifter Drive would freeze up with a fault ### Assistant: Inside the Forum there are many topics about this error... try first to search the drives Board using 75 as keyword... it could be related to noise problem...try to take a look to the following topic and indicated suggestions: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/921#M921 About ferrite cores, see the Installation Instructions ... this document is for PF700s, but is similar for PF700 VC. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400 reversing enabled We have a powerflex 400 controlling a cooling tower fan which has the reversing feature enabled and it works fine, when we put it into reverse we stop the fan put the external switch to the reverse position and start the fan then it ramps up to maintain temperature.my questions are:1. If it is running in forward in Auto and the external switch is put to reverse will the VFD ramp down to 0hz and then begin to ramp up.2. When it is in reverse at 0hz and the hand button is depressed it switches to forward, Will it operate in hand when it is running in reverse. Thanks ### Assistant: Here the answers: 1. YES2. Direction is Forward unless an external input is programmed for "Cmd Reverse" (T051-T054) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 22-COMM-E 1.007 Database error? I'm modifying a program that exists on a site and that I didn't create. When I click on a powerflex properties, I get the attached error. Note that this is referring to the COMM-E adapter, not the powerflex firmware. If you click on the 'Drive' tab of the Powerflex properties box, you get access to the drive parameters and the 22-COMM-E setup. Here it will tell you what it is 'Port: 1 Revision : 1.004' for example.Question is two fold:-Where can I get what ever I need to fix the 'database' error message that gets displayed (couldn't find a 1.007 EDS file for RSLinx).If I leave it as it is (defaulted back to 1.006), is this going to cause me grief when I try and download this when I get to the site (New Years day!) ### Assistant: Hmmmm... never seen this warning.... :smileysurprised: I've read the 1.007 release notes and thinking there aren't too relevant differences between this version and 1.006, so if you can go online with drive and Comm card, I think you'll not find problems.Looking at Drives Support web site, I can see there isn't an update available to the RS5000 Drive database for version 1.007 of the COMM-E... ..... so I may suggest to try to Create Drive Database using the procedure inside Aid 50684. Here isn't matter of EDS files, just the needed drive database version for the Premier Drive Integration isn't yet available inside your RS5000. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: HIM Chinese Display Support in PowerFlex70/700 Does PowerFlex70/700 support Chinese display while using 20-HIM-A6 (Firmware V1.006, EN&CH version Flash)? ### Assistant: The text string the Enhanced HIM will display come from the host device (PF70/700) and in those drives the Chinese language isn’t yet supported.So, you’ll be able to select the Chinese language on your HIM, but you will only see its system texts in that language… all the other strings coming from the drive will be shown using its selected language. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 700 started running in reverse Hello, I have a 700 Power flex with vector control that was running correctly. Power was dropped to the unit during clean up. When it was brought back online the motor ran in reverse. We checked the settings and it was still in "Unipolar" in Direction mode. I had to change the Direction mode to Reverse Dis to get the motor running the correct direction. Checking the other parameters from our setup sheet everything was correct. Does anyone have an idea what may have caused this malfunction to happen? Could it be that drive is starting to fail? I haven't checked to see if there is a battery backup for the memory. ### Assistant: The most likely thing is that somebody pressed the (<- ->) direction change button on the HIM module inadvertently. I've done it. I think you are referring to Parameter 190, the Direction Mode. This has options of Unipolar, Bipolar, and Reverse Disable. The "Unipolar" selection means that the analog or network reference polarity will not change the direction of the drive, but that the drive logic can. "Drive logic" includes discrete inputs configured for direction command, or bits in a network command, or the direction button on the HIM module. When I have an application that goes in only one direction like a pump or conveyor, I always select Reverse Disable on the Direction Mode. To just prevent the HIM module from making such a change, you can mask it out with the Direction Mask parameter. At the time of the undesired operation, you might have been able to determine what input was commanding the reverse direction by reading the value of the Direction Owner parameter (parameter 291). I don't think that will show anything useful now that you have disabled reverse. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: how to select the powerflex drive when you get an application like 3ph, 600v, 2hp, what will be based on to choose powerflex 40 or powerflex 70(for example), why?sometimes, design engineer chose the powerflex40 not 70, however, I found 70 also is okay to handle the current, frequency, and torque, tons of thx to whoever can give me a boost. ### Assistant: Hi there, For me, I think the powerflex40 is smaller than the 70's series. So for the same application you can win frame space ...? you have this choice for 0.37 to 11kW. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PANEL VIEW TO ULTRA 3000i WE HAVE SOME ULTRA 3000i SERVO DRIVES CONTROLLED WITH A QUARTECH TERMINALS, IN THE SAME MACHINE WE HAVE A SLC-5/04 WITH A STANDARD PANEL VIEW 1000, CAN WE USE THESE FOR CONTROL THE ULTRA 3000i AND REMOVE THE QUARTECH TERMINAL? ### Assistant: You may send commands to Ultra 3000 using Host Commands from the SLC serial port.RS-232 port should be configured to use ASCII. The host language is not so easy to use from inside a PLC...you may need to spend long time to write the host protocol logic. :smileysad:The host protocol is used easier from inside UltraWare, and also used by operator interfaces from Quartech like you had, but is difficult to use from the serial port of an SLC. Using the DeviceNet version of the Ultra 3000i, you might realize the communication easier, through an SLC Devicenet scanner 1747-SDN. Anyway there are some docs and an example for SLC controller... Aid 22657 contains all this stuff. Be aware it is a TechConnect users reserved document... if you cannot get it, please send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address, I'll send you back some docs...Take also a look to the Host Command Reference Manual. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to send an ASCII/telnet command to a IP device by RSLogix 500 Hello, I have a ML1400 and I need to access the data of a Omega device through a Ethernet Network. This Omega device is a coordinator that handles wireless data transmission from a 0-20mA device. You can use a Telnet programs to access the data using ASCII commands. (example; send command ERDG00A and the device response with 0 120 24 3,45 mA 4 V. Indicating nº of device, sequence, channel 1, unit, channel 2, unit.) The Omega device, a PC and the ML 1400 are connected to a network, and have an IP address that is in the same range. I want to know if the MSG commands works for this, and How can I configure this instruction? or What command can I use to request data from the PLC to the Omega device? Thanks and Regards. ### Assistant: Never done something like this, but I'm quite sure the only way is through Open Socket features. See Chapter 23 Socket Interface Using CIP Generic Messaging in MicroLogix 1400 Reference Manual. Unfortunately I've not found examples about that, just something about the -EWEB module of CLX, which uses similar manner to communicate through Open Sockets over Ethernet....In case, take a look to the following technotes for reference: Aid 33240 - Aid 32962 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Auto-tune a 1336+II powering two identical motors Hi! We're using a 1336+II on an overhead crane and we'd like to autotune it. We understand we need to disconnect the load, but can we autotune with both motors connected or do we need to autotune each motor individually? Thanks Patrick ### Assistant: As far as I know, using autotune and vector control with multiple motors isn't a good practise, more than one motor connected will give wrong data to the drive and cause the control to output less than optimum currents to the motor. With multiple motors, volts per hertz mode is recommended. I suggest also to take a look to this document, it is quite old and prepared for the 1336 Plus, but I think it could help anyway. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Changing Axis From Position to Torque Mode I'm working on an application that requires the axis to be configured initally as position then changed by the controller program to torque mode. The system is compact logix with Ultra 3000 Sercos. Thanks ### Assistant: Try to see if Aid 42101 and Aid 44359 could help... Take also a look to the User Manual, App. C for all the Axis Attributes. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 3600 RPM Motor on VFD? I have an application where I need to run a pump at 2400 RPM to achieve the desired pressure. I currently have a 20HP 1800 RPM motor running at 70 Hz. (2000 RPM)I cannot increase the speed (Hz) more or my drive trips on OL.I am looking at increasing the motor HP and Drive size and/or changing the motor to 3600 RPM.Has anyone ran a 3600 RPM motor on a Powerflex at 45Hz or so? We have considered changing the pump, but that requires a larger motor, Powerflex Drive and cable anyway.I am looking at the above approach to avoid the pump purchase. Any Thoughts? ### Assistant: Cygnusx1, when a motor goes above it's base speed, in your case 1800RPM, the torque will begin to drop off as the speed is increased. See the formula and torque curve below:HP = TN 63,000Where, T = Torque (in-lb) N = Speed (RPM) As the motor speed goes up (N), the torque has to go down to maintain constant HP. To go to 2400RPM, you will have to run at 80Hz. Your torque will drop off considerably. If you go to a 3600RPM motor, you will be in the constant torque area of the torque curve for you full range and you will be running at 40Hz. If you use an inverter duty motor you shouldn't have a problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex Not Enabled- STS is flushing Yellow Hi all, I have problems with PoweFlex. STS LED is flashing yellow and as I can see from the display the driver is Not Enabled. I have checked in User manual it say if Flashing yellow Flashing, Drive Stopped : A start inhibit condition exists, the drive cannot be started. Check parameter 214 [Start Inhibits]. Flashing, Drive Running: An intermittent type 1 alarm condition is occurring. Check parameter 211 [Drive Alarm 1]. Steady, Drive Running: A continuous type 1 alarm condition exists. Check parameter 211 [Drive Alarm 1]. But there is nothing about Not Enabled..Also I can not start the drive..I have checked parameter 214 it is Fault but I can not change this parameter. Please help Aleks ### Assistant: Hi, first of all we have to say Param. 214 is a read-only, so you cannot change it... which of the bits are on in that parameters ?Did you configure a Digital input as "Enable" ? In that case you have to have 24 volt on it to enable the drive...Did you remove the hardware enable jumper from the drive board? Please check the above and post again the complete reading from Param. 214 to get more help... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700S Settings I am trying to configure a Powerflex 700S to control my MPG-B010-091, and in the back of the users manual I have found the proper nameplate data to use for this motor/gearbox combo, my question is, what is the resolution of the encoder on the MPG-B010-091. I have the Stegmann Hi-Resolution Encoder Feedback Option with my drive, this would be another question, is this a secondary encoder or if not how does the drive know that this is the one that I want to use. ### Assistant: Duplicated Topic... here the other one... http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/thread-id/1641 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 Analog Output not linear with Output Freq. Hi all,I have this problem regarding the linearity of my Analog Output in correspond to the Output Frequency.. this is a Power flex 400, Setting as Follows:Min Freq: 20Hz (parameter 34)Max Freq: 45Hz (Parameter 35)Parameter 82 set to 0 ( VFD analog output req. 0-10V)- Everything is running fine I can command the speed via a third party PLC via 0-10V Analog signal, the commanded voltage is in linearity with the Output Frequency, But the output frequency cannot.. anything I miss out. please help. Gnix ### Assistant: Looking at the User Manual, if parameter T082 is configured to 0 - OutFreq 0-10, the corresponding minimum output value is 0 volt at 0 Hz. Try to configure it to 21 - MinFreq 0-10 so that your Min Freq corresponds to 0 volts at Analog Out. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 fluctuating output but no fault.. help plz dear sir, we have a problem regarding our SMC-3 Softstarters. when we start the unit, the motor start running about 1 sec then turns off for 1 sec then start again. the output voltage of the smc is fluctuating. we use a 2 wire control connection for testing and also the defult dip switch settings. there is no fault indicated. it just in run mode but the motor keeps turn on and off like oscillating.. please help us. thanks. ### Assistant: Please review first the following technote, to see if it applies to your case. http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/40356 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveLogix Expansion Module Does the 20D-DL2-LEB0, DriveLogix Expansion Board have the integrated Ethernet, does it just have a serial connection? ### Assistant: The Expansion Board gives to DriveLogix the possibility to use some communication options: Compact Flash cardCompact I/O connectionNetlinx communication doughtercards (like Ethernet/IP) All of the above should be separately purchased. The Serial Port isn't on this expansion board, it is allocated into the DriveLogix. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communicating to Powerflex 70 through RSLogix 5000 I have an Allen Bradley Workstation with a contrologix 5000. I have a powerflex 70 drive connected through teh devicenet. How do i set up communication to the powerflex from the RSLogix 5000 software? Please guide me. ### Assistant: Please have a look to the 20-COMM-D User Manual, there are many useful informations and examples to configure this communication. After that, if you still have doubts, please post again, so that somebody will be able to give you specific help on that. :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 400 drive communication to a CompctLogix Controller Good Morning, Can the powerflex 400 drive communicate over Ethernet? If so which comm module do I use? What other communication options does the drive support? ### Assistant: Yes, it can be controlled over Ethernet/IP using a 22-COMM-E module. HERE a list of Communication Adapters to be used with PF4x drives. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: IAB question - multiple drives Is there a way to copy devices in IAB? I configured a PF700 DeviceNet drive in IAB. My application has 25 drives. I really don't want to configure each of them separately. I have not found a way to copy. Does anyone know if this can be done or if there is a work around? Thanks! ### Assistant: It depends on what you've to copy...:smileytongue: If you want the same catalogue number, then right click on the configured drive and the select Duplicate Device...you will have a copy of the same product on the network; after that you may change the configuration if you need, always right click on it and select Configure, to change for example the Current Rating or other options. The Devicenet properties of the drive( position over the network, address, cables etc.) are insted left to default when copied, so unfortunately you've to select every drive and change as needed. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 40P What is the component "DP 51" ? ### Assistant: I think you've to add more details on what you're searching for.... where did you see that code ? Is it on the Control Board ? The more infos and details you put in your posts, the more help you may expect to receive... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PROBLEM WITH INVERTER POWERFLEX 40 I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SIX INVERTERS POWERFLEX 40, THE INVERTERS SWITCHED OFF AND DID NOT SWITCHED ON NEVER AGAIN, AND I NEED TO REPAIR PLEASE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME TO IDENTIFY DE PROBLEM ### Assistant: Looks like the switch mode power supply has gone....... see tech note 34911 on the knowledge base \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Commanding absolute MAMs doesnt work as would seem obvious after torque limited MAJs Here's the scoop: I have a rotary servo axis configured as a velocity servo using a Kinetix 6000 drive. I can home it properly to a limit switch, tell it to go to various absolute posiitons, and all is well. I am using this axis to wind material off a roll and am doing some torque limited jogging. Once I get done with this jogging, I am having problems understanding why the axis will no longer move to absolulte posiitons properly. If I tell it to go to 50 degrees absolute, it will move to a posiiton that is NOT at 50 degrees (I am looking at the "<axis name>.actualposition" field). Upon digging into the axis structure, I found a variable that I have never use before but I suspect is what I need to understand this problem, the "<axis name>.commandposition" variable. The .commandposition and the .actualposition are not the same. So basically I need to know how, after a torque limited jog, to get the axis back and happy with moving to the .absoluteposition of tha axis. Is this where the mysterious "immediate home" comes into play? Bill ### Assistant: This sounds strange indeed. Basically the command and actual positions should be the same apart from approximately 2 coarse servo updates of loop closure time.You may care to look at the position error too and note what this is (this should be the error in the command position - actual position). Does the drive not generate a following error by the fact that the drive is so far away from its commanded position? Just out of interest, what do you mean by torque limited jogging? Is this a straight MAJ with the torque limits turned down or something else? Can you replicate this behavior with a few rungs in a clean program operating on a virtual axis? Your issue is starting to sound like a new firmware problem? If you can replicate it in a clean program on a virtual axis, (or even on a single axis) the Rockwell guys can start to see whats going wrong. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 vs. PF40P Had some new equipment installed in our facility. It came with several PowerFlex 40 drives which we have many of in the plant. But, it also came with one PowerFlex 40P. Anyone have a very short list of the differences between the PF40 and the PF40P? Thanks. ### Assistant: Very short side-to-side compare is inside Selection Guide, pag.11 Otherwise, here more detailed infos for PF40 and PF40P Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Motion The reaction I've gotten from folks who attended '09 Automation Fair has been great excitement about the introduction of CIP Motion into a number of automation products; Logix, drives and maybe others. I was given an ODVA brochure, which I'm including here. What it describes does indeed sound exciting. One of my local automation specialists explained that the CLX motion instructions (all or some) can be targeted directly at the PowerFlex 755 drive upon the release of Logix v18. This combination will (they say) provide sub millisecond jitter and a highly responsive motion loop. That would eliminate a big, expensive piece in the middle for lightweight motion apps. It's still unclear to me whether a physical encoder would be required, or if an AC drive's flux vector hocus pocus could substitute in applications that can allow a bit of slop. I can think of a bunch of retrofit applications for such a thing. Undoubtedly, others who attended have better information than me. I'd be interested in it if you do. I believe this attached ODVA document is intended for redistribution. ### Assistant: At first sight this looks good, but also think about this:There is no sercos card anymore. The procesing power from this card must now be done by the PLC. Can the current series handle it, ore do we need to wait for the L7x series? (V18 supports the L73)The number of ethernet ip packets increases. How many drives can be controlled through a standard ENBT or EN2T card? Do we need special switches (IGMP snooping / multicasting)?Does CIP motion handle gearing between drives in different racks?Does CIP motion handle gearing between drives handled by different CPU's (on the same ethernet)? (as replacement for the SYNCHLINK)Have a nice weekendCee Ya \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: drive explorer full upgrade to 6.02 for 753 Hello,Simply trying to download an upgrade for my older version 5.07.02 to the latest 6.02 so I can program the 753 drive. I see the patches but I must have 6.01 first. Am realize I am probably missing something right in front of me but I just dont see it. Any assistance you can lend would be great!Thanks ### Assistant: "Old" Drive Explorer versions are available for download from Software Update website, using a valid Serial Number. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can I use one PF700H to control two motors Hi,I have two grinding machines with two identical motors 160 kw (380VAC). I've a problem in the original 2 drives and can't use them anymore. In the same time there is one spare PF700H 400 kw (cat. no. 20CC730). The two machines will use the same raw material at the same conditions with same motor speed. Can I use one PF700H to drive the two motors in the same time. ### Assistant: Short answer could be YES, just check inside Aid 42151 for some suggestions on this application. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Log of faults is not updating I have a system with kinetix 6000 and Controllogix, but in the feedback structure for each drive in the processor is not updating the log when a fault happens. What could be the problem?, how do i solve it?. ### Assistant: What type of fault are you getting (can you see a flashing 'E' followed by 1 or more digits on the Kinetix)? Is the Sercos ring still at stage '4', or has the Sercos ring been dropped. An E38 means you've lost the ring at the drive, and anything less than a '4' means trouble too with respect to the Sercos phase boot. Does the rest of the Axis structure update (can you push a motor round and see its position change correctly. The Kinetix firmware has grown since it was first released, and a significant number of faults added that display 'E' numbers, but don't give anything back via the axis data structure. If you go here to the sample code download page SampleCode and search for Kinetix, you will find some examples that provide code to retrieve the E number from the Kinetix and also faceplate's for a PanelView. These are all open (not locked in any way), so that you can see how it is all done and modify tweak to suit your own needs. These samples use MSGs using 'Sercos IDN Messaging' to retrieve data over the Sercos, and there is a Rockwell derived Add On Instruction AOI that manipulates the date and derives the Error faults to correspond with the E number flashing. Hope this helps \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC Speed Regulator and Currrent regulator update rates Hi Everyone Can anyone give me the value for loop update rates for PowerFlex DC.I just need to consider the drive response for an application. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Did you already have a look to the User Manual - App.A-3 ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Plus II - Can't clear overcurrent fault (12) I have a 1336 Plus II drive that is tripped on overcurrent fault (12) and I can't reset this fault. I have tried resetting with and without the motor leads conected to the drive.I have tried downloading the parameters to the driveI have recycled the powerI have tried resetting from both HIM's and from a PC connected to the drive. Something that I've noticed is that the Drive Alarm 1 (60) bit 0 - Bus Charging remains on all the time. I'm not sure if that is normal or not. I attached the drive parameter file for your reference.Any help would be apreciated. EL ### Assistant: Aid 38940 gives a list of possible causes for F12 Overcurrent fault... many of them are related to the motor, so trying without the motor connected should reset the fault (I've understood you've already tried this without success....)Try first to reset the drive to Factory Default (menu Mode EEPROM), cycle power and see if fault disappear (without the motor connected)... if not, then I think the drive should be sent to repair... :smileysad: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motors failing. Does anyone know why motors are failing? I have two motors attached to a flex 4. One motor is attached as T1, T2, T3 (forward motion) and the other motor is attached as T1, T3, T2(reverse). The motors that are running in reverse keep failing. When the motors were attached to a regular contactor, the motors ran fine (no issues). As soon as they were attached to the Flex 4, the motors began to fail. Any ideas? ### Assistant: If both motors are attached to the same drive... you have so much artifact,ringing,mismatch flying back and forth your lucky the whole room isnt full of smoke. are the motors inverter rated at least? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700 Minumum Load Does anyone know what the minimum load is that you can put on a particular drive? For example, where in the documentation does it tell me that I can/can't run a 50A load on a 100A rated drive. ### Assistant: The best performance will always be when the drive has the same current rating as the motor.Matching drives and motors closely also removes the need to adjust the Current Limit parameter, which is normally related to drive rated amps. As a general rule, the drive rated amps can be up to 200% (2 times) the FLA of the motor. If the mismatch is more than 200%, the drive may not be able to control output current correctly. This is due to the internal CT's only measuring current over a small amount of their overall range. [Reference Aid 51640] Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Latest Kinetix Firmware 1.116 help Rockwell published this firmware a couple of weeks ago. As of version 1.114 they added remote control of the brake control relay when the drive is disabled. This is from the release notes- This enhancement corresponds to Kinetix 6000 drive firmware revision 1.114 or later, when used with RSLogix 5000 software, version 17. When the drive is in the disabled state, the engagement and disengagement of the motor parking brake, if present, can be manually controlled. By setting the Brake Override IDN (16 bit, P00140) to a value of 1, the SERCOS Brake Enable/Disable IDN becomes writable and allows manual control of the motor parking brake. Once the drive is enabled, the Brake Override IDN is reset to 0, the parking brake is again under control of the axis, and the Brake Enable/Disable IDN becomes read-only, reflecting the current state of the parking brake. This description give you the new P00140 parameter and what it does but, what parameter do i write to, to control the brake? I think P00528 but this is just a guess based on the DriveExecutive file looking at the parameters in the Kinetix. Also what does it mean by disabled state? does the enable input need to be off (Axis.EnableInputStatus=0) or just logically disabled (Axis.DriveEnableStatus=0?) I think that a technote should be written that explains most of this and maybe even has a some sample code that could be used. -Paul ### Assistant: I guess this is like a self help forum. No rockwell employees surf their own forum? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPL Motor Encoder - Multi turn vs. Single turn We utilize the Hi-Res (2,000,000 counts) MPL motors in our facility. We have both the -S and -M feedback types in use. Occasionally a multi turn will be inadvertently replaced with a single turn (and vice versa) and when power is re-applied to the drive it comes up with a motor attribute fault, as it should. The issue arises when the electrician does not kill control power to the drive, just the high voltage. He then replaces the motor and re-applies the high voltage. The SERCOS ring never re-initializes and therefore the new motor data is not sent to the drive. We are looking into one possible solution of replacing all the singles with multis (or vice versa). My question: What is the benefit of using one over the other? They both provide high resolution absolute position feedback so I don't fully understand the difference. ### Assistant: The Single-turn and Multi-turn behave just the same, unless you are removing control power from the drive The Single-turn is limited in it's ability to report the actual position to within only one turn of the Encoder.It cannot report outside of one turn when drive's control power is reapplied. Multi-turn encoder provides high-resolution absolute position feedback within 4096 turns. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 fault code f071 Help me: I have changed a Powerflex 40 5 hp, when I try to energize after 20 seconds (more or less) F071 appears ### Assistant: Here following some notes from User Manual , Troubleshooting section: Please review also the following technotes: Aid 43233 - Aid 48391 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Product offering for replacing a 1388-AV60 What product does RA offer to replace an existing 1388-AV60 ### Assistant: PowerFlex 20P is a DC drive but I could not find a clear cut document that shows how to intergrate it in place of the 1388-AV60. The manual for the 20P can be found in the literature library. You can read the manual and check your drawings to see if it will work for your application. -Paul \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 700 input We bought a powerflex 700 drive to a US reseller and they confirm us that it is possible to plug it with 3-phase or single phase on input. We try on the French electrical communication (220-240V single phase) but it blows the fuses of our place. Note that the drive works well if we plug it on an isolating transformer. What is the answer to plug it directly? ### Assistant: I suggest to take a look to the User Manual. Starting at page 1-7 Single-Phase Input Power is explained.Starting at page 1-14 MOVs and Common Mode Capacitors are explained.Starting at page A-9 Fuse Rating is explained. After checked through the above, please post again if you still have problems. :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Faulty Drive / Faulty Kinetix Hello,1. Is it possible for a faulty servo motor to make a kinetix go bad and vice versa? 2. If a kinetix unit does not come up again what could possibly have gone wrong. regards, K. ### Assistant: Duplicated thread... the one in the correct board is HERE.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Plus Overvoltage Fault only in the Forward Direction. I have never seen this before, but I am getting a high bus voltage only when the drive is running in the Forward Direction. In reverse, the bus voltage is only 670- 680. In forward, the bus voltage runs up over 800 and then trips. I have tried changing the Decel rate and there is already a braking resistor on the drive. Does anyone have any suggestions on this problem? Can I do something to fix this or do I need to change the drive? ### Assistant: Overvoltage faults are caused by the load decelerating too fast, this causes the motor to become a generator and hence the DC bus has to absorb the extra energy. You can extend the deceleration or add larger resitors. The drive is operating as designed \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 wiring schematic I can't find a "typical" wiring schematic (like a motor circuit diagram) for the Powerflex 70. Is there one available? The actual drive I'm looking at is a configured AC drive with catalog no: 21AD022E3AYNANC0NNNN-ND-B0-C1-J3-J4-L1-N2-P3-S1-S16. I figured there is no wiring diagram for this specific drive since it's custom but a "typical" one for the Powerflex 70 will do. Where can I find this? ### Assistant: You may find typical PowerFlex 70 wiring schematics in the User Manual, and also at this LINK. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700H Pozidriv screws Does the new PF700H drives still utilize the Pozidriv screws?I am having trouble finding these pozidriv screws to open the drive. ### Assistant: you can use a phillips head screw driver if needed. This will eventually strip the head of the screw. To order a pozidrive screw driver just google "purchase pozidrive" \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion fail Hi everyone, I have a problem with my SERCOS ring. Does anyone have an idea why my SERCOS module goes to fault when my machine stops? I have three nodes the first one with 7 drives, the second one with 7 and the third one with 3. No error message is shown in the drives, but the servos do not run when we try to start the machine again. What I am doing is to reset the Kinetix system (6000) and it starts normally. Any help? Thanks ### Assistant: Hi Fraviere, I've no idea at the moment, but may have with a little more info. Does you sercos ring reboot (goes through the 1, 2, 3, 4 cycle sequence), or do you see an Error code displayed on one of the amplifiers (this would be an 'E' follwoed by maybe another one or two digits? You say your Sercos module goes into fault (what exactly is the fault indication), and you have 3 nodes - though I assume you mean 3 backplanes with a total of 17 axis? If this the case, how many sercos cards do you have ( 3 x 1756-M08's etc?). So quick summary:- 1). Sercos totally réboots going through sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 on each axis; yes or no2). All sercos cards stay healthy with solid green indicators; yes or no3). Any Error messages displayed on any specific axis?4). Firmware of the ControlLogix, and of the amplifiers - you can get this from RSLinx.5). Exact type & No. of Sercos cards?6). Is this a recent issue, or always been present? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Convert program file to source file of ultra 5000 drive Hello, I only have a program file .exe of ultra 5000 drive.Is there a way I can see the program to troubleshooting ,to convert program flie to source file .c or header file .h? Thanks ### Assistant: Unfortunately, there isn't a decompiler to convert an executable file built using Ultraware... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 with Safe Module gives 111 Error Replaced both the drive and Safe Option Module seperately. Still get the error. What else can cause this error? ### Assistant: Please have a look to the firmware version of your PF40P, version prior to 2.01 could have these problem... If the firmware is ok, then review the following table: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 40 - Device Net Adapter Problem The MOD LED is blinking red. The drive is not used in Multi Drive mode.The drive was working before around 100 hours then not used just staying in the cabinet as spare. HMI was sending speed and Run/Stop parameters, but no motor was connected to it. Wiring of the Device Net is ok.There was no error on the drive. I cycled power and nothing changed. I also reset to default values and nothing happened. I also got some warnings when resolving device mismatch. I never saw this message before. I attached a screen cut width the warning.The module was moved to another Power flex and still having the problem width the module. If I browse the network width RsNetWorks, then the module is shoved active, but on the device net scanner I have Error 83 for that node address. Flashing the adapter with the latest firmware release, I saw is not possible on field.- My question is what I could do to recover that drive- And second what could happened, in order that I prevent it in the future. ### Assistant: Hi enguson, and welcome to the Forum ! :smileyhappy: First, the MOD led... as you may already have seen in the User Manual, this is the meaning:The adapter has failed the firmware test, connected drive is faulted, or a drive is missing in Multi-Drive mode. Excluding second and third possibilities, as per your indication, only a firmware problem remains.Here some tests, also from troubleshooting chapter:If cycling power does not correct the problem, the parameter settings may have been corrupted. Reset defaults and reconfigure the module. If resetting defaults does not correct the problem, flash the adapter with the latest firmware release. The firmware of the communication adapter *can* be upgraded in the field, HERE the website with the firmware and instructions. About the scanner error 83...Slave device is returning error responses when module attempts to communicate with it (node number alternately flashes).Check accuracy of scan list table entry. Check slave device configuration. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Linetix In looking at the web stuff from the recent Automation Fair there was a reference to Linetix 300 EtherNet/IP Indexing Servo Drives. Searching the rest of the Rockwell Automation site there were no references to this. What is it? There was also a reference to Kinetix 6500 EtherNet/IP Servo Drives. This gets some hits but nothing useful. A press release notes it used Ethernet/IP instead of Sercos but little more. It also shows up in sales literature for other products. What is it? ### Assistant: Some highlights of these products you're asking for: Kinetix 300 will be a standalone servo drive with Ethernet/IP interface for simple point-to-point motion, there will be an AOP for Logix for easy commissioning, configuration, and start up... it will also have a Safe Torque off feature; it will also provide on drive Web-based tools for Drive configuration and Tuning.Availability should be December 2009 / January 2010 Kinetix 6500 will integrate the Motion over Ethernet/IP (CIP Motion) with also Enhanced Safety and Safe Off features; it will have modular power and control design.Availability should be during 2010. Both products will need RSLogix 5000 v18. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Random noise faults I have a K2K/ControlLogix system with 7 1510V motors that I keep getting random and sporadic E64 and E07 faults jumping around on various axis. I have verified grounding, shielding and seperated the wiring as much as possible. There are no contactors or anything of the such that would be generating spikes and I've had a power analyzer put on the incoming power to ensure that there are no issues. I saw a tech note that certain motorshad issues with a 5V short in the encoders that would do this but these motors do not fall into that category. Help.......please? ### Assistant: Are the feedback cable connectors factory made at both ends, or have they been terminated into the big silver connectors by a panel builder? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: The event task trigger issue I use a registration input (REG1) to a Kinetix 6000 drive (now is "K6k_Axis") to trigger an event task in RSlogix 5000. In the event task I need execute MAPC instruction (the run condition is a "XIC" of "K6k_AXis.RegEvent1Status"). But I find I have to check "Execute task if no event occurs within 5.00 ms" in the event task configuration screen, otherwise the MAPC not executed, There is Registration input but it seems that event task not triggered. ### Assistant: I’m not so expert on this, but I will try to give some help… :smileytongue: Did you test if your MAR instruction is executed ? Anyway, I would like to suggest a test… Using the Event Task as you want ( I mean without the flag over the “execute task if…” ), program inside the routine of the Event Task just a rung with an unconditioned OTL of a bit; this just to see if the Event occurs and your task executes. If this happens, it could be your “RegEvent1Status” bit is sometimes lost… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CompactLogix L43 with PowerFlex 4 on 22-SMC-232 Guys,Anyone knows how to setup CompactLogix DF1 port for serial communication with PowerFlex 4 through 22-SMC-232? Customer is using 22-SMC as RTU Master. The only time when i got any action on the converter module is when CompactLogix DF1 is set as DH485. Just want to make sure i'm on the correct path here...thanks for any help.ReagrdsRobert ### Assistant: The controller serial port should be configured to use DF1 protocol, as the 22-SCM-232 provides both media (RS232 to RS485) and protocol (DF1 to Modbus RTU) conversions.I suggest to review the 22-SCM-232 User Manual , chapter 3 and 4 for all the settings, App. H for an example about the Powerflex control from ControlLogix / Compactlogix serial port. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error Connecting to PF70 Using Drive Executive over RSLinx I have connected to several drives using Drive Executive Lite and RSLinx over an ethernet link to 20-COMME adapters in PowerFlex70 drives and configured them. Now I am getting an RSLinx error when trying to connect that says it cannot upload the device definition from the path. It also says: 'The following error is created by RSLinx: DTL_E_Fail, I/O completed with errors.' I can access other Rockwell devices online from the same link. Can anybody shed any light on this? ### Assistant: Hi rtissier, and welcome to the Forum ! Try to take a look to the following Knowledgebase technote: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/58381 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPL Motor Weight I have searched all over the place, including the motor manuals for the MPL motors, and I can not find the motor weights listed anywhere. I want to use an MPL-A330P-MJ74AA and I simply can not find the weight of the darn thing. Can someone point me in the right direction? ### Assistant: Hi jdiroff, and welcome to the Forum ! :smileyhappy: Please review the Motion Selection Guide, see page 17 to find the approx. weight for your motor... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Looking for serial comm module to add two serial ports to 1756 system I have looked all over and I can not find a two port RS-232 serial interface card for my 1756 Contrologix system. Can anyone help? ### Assistant: Try to search HERE ... Prosoft is a Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner I suggest the MVI56-GSC or the MVI56E-GSC Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MULTIPLLE PF400 ON MODBUS I HAVE 3 PF400 DRIVES ON MODBUS. THESE DRIVES ARE TO BE INDEPENDENTLY STARTED AND STOPPED . THE DRIVE NODES ARE SET TO 19.2KB SPEED . THE MODBUS MASTER IS MICROLOGIX1400 AND ON CH0. FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES, SOMETIMES I HAVE TO ELECTRICALLY ISOLATE A DRIVE. WHEN I ISOLATE A DRIVE( POWER DOWN) THE MESSAGE INSTRUCTION FAULTS AND LOSES COMMUNICATION TO THE OTHER 2 DRIVES. TO EACH DRIVE, IAM SENDING IN/OUT 6 MESSAGE INSTRUCTIONS ( FOR STATUS READ, SPEED REFERENCE, AND OTHER PARAMETER READS). HERE, I CANNOT DO A BROADCAST COMMAND USING REGISTER 16 IN MODBUS, SINCE EACH OF THE DRIVE ARE TO BE STARTED AND STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE SPEED REFERENCE TOO SHALL VARY. PLEASE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM. ### Assistant: If you post the program (or at least the Message instruction control portion), a Forum member may be able to help you. There is no reason that you cannot write a program that communicates successfully to 1, 2, or 3 drives, even if one or more is powered down. You can write a fully functional Command / Status / Monitoring application over Modbus to PowerFlex drives with only four messages per drive. Message 1: Write Command and Reference.Message 2: If Command/Reference fails due to Comms Timeout being nonzero, write Comms Timeout value.Message 3: If Command/Reference succeeds, read Status / Feedback.Message 4: Read Parameters using DPI Object Scattered Read function. Repeat for each drive. If any of the four messages fails on a Timeout, the message sequence should jump to the next drive's Messages. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveExecutive requires Administrator rights Using DriveExecutive ver 5.01 to connect to a PowerFlex drive requires the user have administrator rights to the computer. Referring to Answer 54009http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/54009This issue is over a year old. Has anyone found a work around? Does everyone just give all users administrator rights? We did some trials where an admin-level user opened each and every drive in order to build all of the databases, but it was still inconsistent (and a lot of work to set up). Regular users still got an error some of the time. ### Assistant: Try to see if there is something interesting you inside Aid 41504... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: catalog number i have 4 power flex 70 ac drives in a wastewater plant, and having a problem trying to dechiper the catalog number. the submittals call for a(2163qa-014nkb-14co-14hba3-14rlx-41ca-98x9x). i know that the 14hba3 is screen option,but what is the rest of it?thanks ### Assistant: One question, are they in MCCs? I ask as the part number you submitted looks like an MCC part number. The drive part number would actually be on the side of the drive inside the enclosure/MCC section. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo Over temperature Hi everyone,Does anybody know how can I see the actual current my servo is consuming? It is triggering for error E04 (MotorOvertempFault) and I do not know how can I check its current. Thanks ### Assistant: Hi fraviere, not an expert on this, just trying to help... :smileysurprised: Take a look to Aid 46923 and see if it can help.Also review Appendix C of the Motion modules User Manual (and page 368) to understand how to get Axis Attributes. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 drive Please , I have AC drive 1336 plus 2 , and we missing the password for login , is there a master password for 1336 plus 2 , or what your recommendation to solve this problem.Thanks ### Assistant: Call in Rockwell Automation Technical Support for your Region, they will help you to bypass the drive password without resetting all the parameters to factory default. Please be aware the suggested method or infos you will get from them should not be posted here (although many users may well know it ! :smileytongue: ) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPL B320P-R Hook and Tune problem. Hallo. I am building some kind of manipulator with this servo motors. And now it's time when I need help. I try to do Test Marker (ok), test feedback (ok), but Test Command cannot be completed , motor start and does one rev. and then is a information "Test Command cannot be completed. Missing feedback signal error" . I check every thing (connection, wiring, etc.). With auto tune there is the same problem (Missing feedback signal error). It's realy strange, because ther is no E07. To configure servo drive I used instruction from ( http://www.rockwellautomation.it/applications/gs/emea/gsbenl.nsf/files/IAMW01ENv1.0.pdf/$file/IAMW01ENv1.0.pdf ). But there is a another servo motor an maybe here is a problem. When I try to use Motion direct commands MSO execute ok but MAJ give me a foult E19. I have no more ideas. Please halp me. P.S. Realy sorry for my English. :smileyhappy: Best regards. ### Assistant: I solved the problem. Power motor cables ware converted :]. What a stupid mistake :-/ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to communicate1756-L61 to third party drives via ethernet? Hello, We are using SEW-MOVIFIT drives for our application.Its communicate through Enternet.I want to know the IO configuration Requirement and How to read write datas from 1756-L61. ### Assistant: Usually here is better to ask the informations to the manufacturer of the Ethernet/IP interface... Anyway, I've found some informations maybe useful for you in THIS Manual, chapter 6. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Sercos Ring Fault FYI Experienced a sercos ring fault on a 21 axis machine. After hours of troubleshooting found that an input to axis 19 was intermittently shorting. When this power is shorted it causes the whole drive to shutdown/power down, which then makes it look like a Sercos Fault. There was no indication of a grounded input. By luck we happened to see this drive physically shut off first. I disconnected the I/O connector and ran w/o it for a short while and had no issues.For the final fix I replaced the shorted cable and installed illuminated fuse holder in-line w/ the 24V out of the drive. Then split out of the fuse holder to the prox and a solid state relay. I then used the relay to send an input to the PLC incase this should happen again for HMI indication. ### Assistant: Good information to have, but what was the drive type, K6K, K2K, U3K,...? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Moving While Gearing I need consultation about MAM over MAG instruction. My system is combine with 1 virtual axis that run in fix speed, it' s belt coveyor and another axis is film feeding (A-B motor, MPL series and controlled with Kinetix6K). I've problem of deviation of belt conveyor speed that effect to servo speed that run by MAG instruction( belt conveyor is master and servo is slave). After I read Help document on RSLogix5000 in topic that we can put MAM instruction to conpensate the error but in Help document no have any sample code to apply to my system. Could you please recommend me or give me some sample code. Thank you **************************message for Help DocumentMoving While GearingAn incremental MAM instruction may be used for the slave axis (or master axis if the Axis Type is configured as Servo) while the electronic gearing is enabled. This is particularly useful to accomplish phase advance/retard control. The incremental move distance can be used to eliminate any phase error between the master and the slave, or to create an exact non-zero phase relationship. Incremental MAM instruction may also be used in conjunction with electronic gearing to compensate for material slip.Normally a gear ratio of 1 is used with phase adjustment. A 1:1 ratio ensures that the computed phase error does not change before performing the move to correct it. Electronic gearing is not normally used with absolute moves, since the ultimate endpoint is not predictable. To successfully execute a Motion Axis Gear instruction, the targeted axis must be configured as a Servo Axis Type and the axis must be in the Servo On state. If any of these conditions are not met than the instruction errors. ### Assistant: I believe you are mixing terms. A virtual axis exists only in the control code. It has no real component at all. If you want your film axis slave to follow your belt conveyor, there must be an encoder attached to the belt conveyor. The encoder can be wired into the K6K drive to its aux. encoder input. You would then use this encoder as a servo axis. You cannot issue motion commands, but you can issue home commands to it, and use it as the master axis for MAG. When I create drive trains as you describe, I add a scaling tag to the gear ratio. I would create a tag something like:GEAR_RATIO = MASTER_VALUE/SLAVE_VALUE*SCALING_FACTOR Usually, SCALING_FACTOR is equal to 1.0. A small variation away from 1.0 allows for the physical world (slippage of film, tolerance of drive roller, etc.) without ruining the basic factors. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Replace VFD in devicenet network Hello friends, recently a VFD 43A powerflex 70 Ec got damage, a kind of short, i am not sure. Now I need to replace the VFD. I have the VFD and the 20-comm-d. I actually changed the address from 63 to 36 (jumpers) and the rate to auto in the 20-comm-d. Is it possible to do this with the proccessor in run mode, I mean this is more less like turn off the VFd and the turn on, if it is not possible, what can id o? Thanks in advance. hector ### Assistant: Since you're using DeviceNet, it is possible to add on the fly as long as the drive is the same address and type of the one you're replacing. If it's new to the I/O configuration, you'll have to update the Devicenet scanner in the rack. You can actually do this without putting the processor in PROG mode by putting the scanner in idle mode by turning off O.CommandRegister.Run bit of the scanner and then download to the module. Address 63 should be left "open" since all new Devicenet equipment comes default to this address. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Entering decimals into SCP Possible? We have a powder paint line that has a conveyor that we have always ran from 0 ft/min to 10ft/min. We have tried to use decimals like 6.2 ft/min but the Logix500 Ladder Logic will not take it. We are on a quite old version of the software Version 3.01 from 1999 or so. Is their a way around it so we can enter 6.2?What we have:Scale w/ParametersInput N7:6 Input Min. 0 Input Max. 10Scaled Min. 6242 Scaled Max. 31208Current input 4 Output O:12.3 = 16228. I really what to say with feet and not transfer over to inches. ### Assistant: Allow N7.6 input to range from 0 to 100. 6.2 would be entered as 62.10.0 would be entered as 100. 0 correlates to your scaled min of 6242, and 100 correlates to your scaled max of 31208. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Where are the CAM points stored? In a system I've got a virtual axis and a physical axis. Using a MAPC Instruction I control the physical axis depending on the position of the virtual one with the CAM editor, but.... where are those CAM points stored? I've looked inside all the tags created and couldn't find them... any help, please¿ ### Assistant: The CAM_PROFILE data type is an array of coefficients representing a calculated cam profile that can be used as input to a time cam or position cam instruction. The only element available to you is Status. This is different from the CAM data type... The Cam data type consists of slave and master point pairs as well as an interpolation type. Since there is no association with a specific axis position or time, the point values are unit-less. The interpolation type can be specified for each segment as either linear or cubic. See also Aid 62304 ... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 VC Series B Firmware I can't run the .msi files for the Powerflex 700 VC Ser. B fimware V6 or V7. All other .msi files work (PF 70EC, 20-COMM-E and 20-COMM-Q). It returns an error that states it is not a valid windows installer package. I have tried on 3 different PCs and it doesn't work on any of them. Any help? ### Assistant: Just tried downloading from the following link: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/firmware/PF700VCB_7_001_165_Update.msi It downloads as .txt file, just removed the .txt extension, leaving .msi.... it works fine for me. Here attached the file I've used (inside a .zip file) Let us know.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 in Torque mode Anyone have any good examples or know where I can look for running a PF700 in torque mode? Thanks Kevin ### Assistant: Start, of course, with the User Manual (20B-UM002) and the Reference Manuals (PFLEX-RM001 and PFLEX-RM004). What is your application like ? The PowerFlex drive Application Sets might match what you're doing: http://www.ab.com/drives/drvappsw/ Here's a query to the Literature Website that delivers all the Publications on PowerFlex 700: http://tinyurl.com/ydg9wxe \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Line Interface Module I have a case where I need to add a second Kenetix 6000 rack in the same panel as an existing Kinetix 6000. I am not finding specific information regarding whether the Line Interface Module (2094-BL02) can be used for both racks (providing I stay within the current limitations of the unit) ### Assistant: The 2094 Line Interface Module was originally intended for use with single-rack Kinetix 6000 Multi-Axis servo drive systems; however, application requirements have expanded this limitation to allow for use with multiple parallel AC/DC power loads.See Aid 33313 for details... this is intended to be used with 2094-AL75S, 2094-BL75S, 2094-XL75S-C2, 2094-XL75S-C1 BE AWARE :Do not use 2094-AL09 or 2094-BL02 to drive multiple loads in parallel. This equipment is not designed with built-in short circuit protection.Also, the built-in AC filter does not satisfy CE compliance for parallel loads. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RIO adapter 1336- MOD-G2 with PF 70 I am replacing a 1336 drive with a PowerFlex 70. The 1336 is controlled by a PLC 5/40 through RIO adapter ### Assistant: I'm not aware of such a possibility...the only old interfaces that can work with Powerflex 70EC Drives are the Scanport adapters. Here you've to use a 20-COMM-R inside the PF70, modifying the actual PLC5 program as needed... see Aid 45063 which contains some informations about this communication. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-IF4FXOF2F Analog Module I am new to Allen Bradley and am trying to get up to speed with RSLogix 5000. I am looking to see if someone could steer me in the right direction for some good documentation on analog programming. To start with I would like to supply an input with a 0-10V signal, and scale the output to follow the input signal. After this, I would like to program the output to ramp up and down from 0-10 volts by using 2 push buttons. I have read the 1756-IF4FXOF2F manual and understand the setup and scaling documentation. However, I have not been able to find any straight forward documentation on how to get started with the programming. I would like to stick with ladder logic programming for now. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. In addition, I am using control logix with a 5563 processor. ### Assistant: Hello, What type of contoller are you using now? RSLogix 5000 software has comprehensive help built into the software. If you are not familar at all with the Logix system it can seem odd at fisrt. You may want to check out the Instruction refrence manual that covers alot of instructions and how they work. A getting started manual is not published because rockwell want's you to purchase training. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error E64 (Kinetix 6000 2094-xxxx-x) Regarding E64 (Kinetix 6000 2094-xxxx-x), it happened in 5 axis of my production line (about 85 axis) Actually we see this issue every week. What we did: 1,For the 1st action, we used tie wrap to fasten feedback cable connector at motor end. This allowed us to run for 1 hr then stopped due to E64 again.2,For the 2nd action, we replace the feedback cable. This allowed us to run for other 2 hr, then stopped due to E64 again.3.For the 3rd. action, we replace the Kinetix This allowed us to run for other 2 hr, then stopped due to E64 again.4.For the 4th. Action we find the feedback low profile connector (Kinetix feed back cable connector) that we are having across the line The clam was holding the feed back cable isolation rubber not the exposed braided shield in some of the connector. We plan to turn the low profile connector clam over to hold all the servo motor feed back cable secure.5.for the 5th. Action Kinetix 6000 temperature too high.• Check for clogged vents or defective fan• Ensure cooling is not restricted by insufficient spare around the unit • Verify ambient temperature is not too high We try to cool down the servo motor 6.for The 6th. action, we replaced motor. This issue does not happen again until now.Type of defected motor :MPL-B540K-MJ24AAMPL-B540K-MJ22AA 1326AB-B720E-M2K7L According to Trouble shooting GuideE64 MotorFeedbackNoise (Mtr Fdbk Noise) is Noise on motor feedback cablePotential Cause is: Recommended grounding, per installation instructions, has not been followed. Possible Resolution is:• Verify grounding. • Route feedback cable away from noise Sources. • Refer to System Design for Control of Electrical Noise Reference Manual(publication GMC-RM001).This issue stop my production line:544 min / 85 stop for MPL-B540K-MJ24AA 527 min / 24 stop for MPL-B540K-MJ24AA The input of Rockwell Esupport is: There are no known issues about these motors causing E64, feedback noise. Usually this type of fault is caused by the feedback cable or poor bonding for noise prevention. I am sure that these replacement motors are good, but if the problem comes back please inspect and clean the connector on the motor end of the feedback cable. I would also like to send to you a document on how to assemble the low profile feedback connector to verify that the shield is properly bonded to the cable clamp. Please advise. ### Assistant: According to your point #4, you show that you do not have the shielding properly bonded to the feedback connector. This is the path to ground for any noise that may be on the signal. Also make sure your motor power cable has the exposed shield under the clamp as well. Making sure that all components are grounded properly can help resolve this issue. Have tech support send you the feedback wiring recommendation that they mentioned. Are there AC line filters installed on the incoming line?Are there MOV's installed on your AC contactors?Are there MOV's/diodes installed on your DC contactors? All of these items can effect the noise on a signal line. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Unwind/Winder Application I have an application that currently has two unwinds, idlers and a winder. Basically, it is a machine that takes two unwind rolls and glues them together to wind them. I am looking at replacing the current air/disk brake control on the unwinds as well as the main drive. There are two load cells that control tension for each unwind and then the main drive runs as the winder. We were looking to replace this control scheme with Kinetix 6000 but I have never done a servo web handling application. Does anyone have any recommendations or concerns? I have dealt with unwind/winders with dc and ac drives but not servos. The customer wants servo control to keep things are pricise as they can get.. Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks, ### Assistant: Just a few thoughts, the servos have several different configurations that might help you. You can have the loop control position, speed, or torque. So for example you might control torque on the unwinds to provide resistance to the winder, which would be controlled by the load cell. Or you might run it in velocity mode and adjust the speed based on the cells. Another interesting option would be to run the axis in Dual Position Servo mode. You would use a small encoder on the load cell, assuming the arm moved radially like a dancer. This aux encoder would provide the position reference. So you set the move instruction to go to a specific dancer position, and the servo will automatically adjust the speed of the unwind accordingly. You'd basically be using the drive firmware to control the loop rather than something running manually. Many ways to tackle this. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Re: Cut to length Flying Shear Hi,A couple of years ago,I made a very similar application, only using Ultra 5000 and ANSI C programming, and also instead of CAM , I used gearAfter comparing the number of pulses provided by the Aux encoder with the LenghtCount variable, it geared the motor to the encoder, after the motor position was greater or equal than the Distance variable, it disabled the gear and returned the motor to its start positioncheck the attached file, for the calculation I used to set the the variables Hope it helps Gilberto Aranha ### Assistant: Note for Moderators: this is a reply supposed to be posted to the following topic: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Motion/thread-id/818 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 smoking, but working... Hi.We have an application with about 20 VFD's (PF40 and 400) up and running OK for 3 years.One day the operator noticed that smoke (a lot) where coming out from one of the PF40's, he tripped the EM stop to cut power to the drive. The drive was stopped (motor NOT running) at the time of the smoke.Maintanence people changed the motor (it turned out that the motor also was broken) they did NOT change the drive.After this everything worked fine.What is most likely to burn when the drive is stopped? (Varistors?)Can the faulty motor (short circuit) on the output of the drive make the drive burn without tripping the overload etc? (When motor not running)The circuit breaker on incoming lines to the drive never tripped. And finaly; Yes, the drive is changed now (even thoug its working fine). Best regardsMartin ### Assistant: We had a problem some years ago on the PF4/40's where our vendor was putting too much conformal coating on the precharge resistor. The drive would smoke for awhile until the coating burned off. Not sure if this is the same problem, but it sounds like it. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 analog output monitors (0-5V) or (0-10V)? Regarding the output voltage range of the analog output monitors for the Kinetix 6000 drive series : The manuals specify a 0-5VDC analog output voltage range for the monitors. But, I have seen a number of K6000 modules that produce 0-10VDC on the analog outputs. Both IM modules and AM modules. Question : Was this specification changed sometime during the life cycle of this product? I've seen 0-10V produced too many times to think its hardware failures. Thanks ### Assistant: Yes, the newest Kinetix products (with part number end with -S) have the range 0-10 vdc... See the table below, taken from the User Manual: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive Executive Lite download disabled There must be a simple solution regarding the Drive Executive Lite software download icon and menu item being disabled. When originally setting up the drives did not see this, now doing startup it is a problem. Using 50 flex 40 drives communicating via Controlnet comm modules. Only indicator displayed is the enabled (not running). We also have hardwire controls when the PLC comm is lost. Thanks in advance Gary ### Assistant: Hi Gary, Where are you seeing a Drive Executive Lite software download icon and menu item? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 160 ssc series c drives I am looking for a circuit diagram of the 160 BA06NSNF1 series c drive.Thanks ### Assistant: Hope you're not searching for the *internal* circuit diagram.... :smileysurprised: The Wiring for that drive are in its User Manual. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Flying step change I use PowerFlex 700 drive in Pos/Spd Prof mode (Speed/Torque Mod P88). The used profil has 3 steps. First : Type: Encode abs.Second : Type: Encode abs.Third : Type : End Hold Pos. This is what I want to do : I command the first step and while it is running, then I command the second one on the fly. I expect the drive decel to the speed of the second step and the second step will finish. This is what I obtain. The first Step finishes and the motor stop before restarting with the second Step. Then the third Step takes place and the drive stop. I don’t want to have this positionning between the two steps. Note: I did it with step type EncIncBlend as fist step but it is not satisfied in my context. I must start always at position 0 to use this configuration. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40P Replacement Issue We have recently installed some OEM equipment in our facility. It came with 5 PF40P drives. The first drive has a 22-COMM-E and then uses the DSI port over to the other drives. I am tasked with writing a procedure for replacing the drives when a failure occurs. I have several PF40 drives in plant in similar configurations and understand the DSI protocol and setting the A103(comm data rate) and A104(comm node address) parameters manually prior to downloading the .dno file to the PF40. However the PF40P does not have a keypad on the front. Am I going to have to attach a 22-COMM-E to the replacement drive, lauch DriveExecutive, change these 2 parameters, kill power, remove the 22-COMM-E and then commission the drive? I hope not. :smileysad: ### Assistant: Here from the User Manual, chapter 3 and page 2-3 : Parameters are programmed (viewed/edited) using either a DSI Remote HIM or PC programming tools (DriveExplorer™ or DriveTools SP™ software), a personal computer and a serial converter module, connected to the onboard RS-485 (DSI) port Drive Programming Tools - Descriptions and Catalog Numbers Serial Converter Module 22-SCM-232 or 1203-USB DriveExplorer Software(1) 9306-4EXP02ENE DriveTools SP Software(1) 9303-4DTS01ENE Remote Panel Mount, LCD Display 22-HIM-C2S Remote Handheld, LCD Display 22-HIM-A3 (1) Requires a Serial Converter Module. See also Appendix B for a complete list of accessories. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 e24 We have several ultra 3000 drives but only have trouble with a couple. During warmer weather we start getting E24 excess velocity error. We have changed the cables, motor and drive with another set-up and the problem doesn't follow the parts. Has anyone else had this problem? ### Assistant: I suggest to review the following technotes: Aid 47229 - Aid 49946 - Aid 61948 Please be aware a TechConnect Authorization is needed to access all the above technotes... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fault Times and Power Up Marker We trying to make sense of the PF700's Fault Times. Is it possible to read the current value of the 'Power Up Marker'? It appears the value in Parameter 242 [Power Up Marker] is only updated when a new fault occurs. The thought was: if we had access to the real-time 'Power Up Marker' value we could determine the age of Faults 1-7 Thanks... ### Assistant: I suggest to take a look to the following technotes, to get infos about Fault time... Aid 46598 - Aid 63837 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Cam Editor Missing in Logix 5000 Hi there, I'm running V15.01 of Logix 5000 on two laptops. One has the ability to open the same .acd file's motion application cam profiles into the "Cam Editor" GUI the other does not. (nothing happens - ether via double click of the gray button in the motion instruction or a right click "configure" option when in the Monitor tags table - it doesn't even have "configure" on a right click. Had a quick Google around but nothing headlining a fix. Can anyone tell me what the issue might be? Licensing, corrupt install, add-on missing, patch issue, version number??? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Did you have the same license level inside the two PCs ? I mean, RSLogix 5000 Service and Mini Edition doesn't allow modifications inside Motion Instructions... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1747-SCNR Loses Keeper when Power Cycled. I have read the tech note on the issue with Powerflex 700 drives using a 20-COMM-C module possibly causing keeper loss on a Controlnet scanner. The situation I have is the same condition but occurs on networks with Powerflex 1336 plus 2 drives utilizing scanports and networks with Powerflex 700 drives. When we power down the PLC we get the SIGM message and I/OU displayed. We have to re-download the network file and then everything starts working, The scanner is a 1747-SCNR series A Rev C with four 1336 Plus 2 drives - Catalog 1336F Major Rev 40 Minor Rev 001. I believe these are utilizing scan ports for their comms. The same issue happens to 1747-SCNR Controlnet scanners controlling PowerFlex 700 VC 600V drives utilizing DPI to ControlNet modules, with a mix of drives at Major Rev 3 Minor Rev 002 and Major Rev 4 and Minor Rev 010. How do we avoid the Keeper loss or having to redownload the network after we cycle power to the PLC?? Do we need to flash the drive firmware or is this a scanner issue?? ### Assistant: The keeper is stored in the lowest numbered ControlNet address of a network. Make sure that the drive is not the lowest number. Also make sure that any redundant processor rack is never the lowest address, it creates a LOT of overhead. Good Luck,Tobin \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex We have a 40HP 480 volt three phase squirrel cage motor that draws 47 AMPS-what size PowerFlex drive would handle that? Thank you ### Assistant: There are many different models of PowerFlex drives, the selection could be related to your application needs (Heavy / Normal duty, Intermittent Overload, desidered options etc...) I suggest to review the following: Drives comparisonApplication ShowcaseSelection Guide The last document contains useful selection tables, where you may find the correct drive for the required current of your motor application. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlLogix 1756-M02AE/A Servo Module I have a new 1756-M02AE/A servo module installed in my rack. When I attempt to configure the card the catalog number is present but grayed out. Please advise. ### Assistant: Are you trying to add it in online mode ?Try the same offline, only some modules can be added during online... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Need documents of Maxitron 8500 SCL As the title, Is anyone can provide me the documents(Manuals,Pictures,Spare parts list) of Maxitron 8500 SCL? Appreciate it. ### Assistant: Was that a Reliance Electric product ? If so, it's old enough that I have never seen one. Can you tell us more about this device ? I don't know if Baldor took over responsibility for obsolete parts and repair when they bought the Reliance Electric motors and drives business a few years ago. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 Question Hi All, This is the first time I've been asked this question, and there isn't anything written in the user manual or reference manual that I can find; but are the analog outputs on the PF70 powered from the drive? I want to say yes, but if I have something to back that statement up it would really help. Cheers all. ### Assistant: Yes, the analog output signals are sourced from the drive's power supply. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Plus II HIM Network Error 7 I have a 1336 Plus II drive with a HIM and whenever I start the drive up it runs through its typical start-up routine and when the HIM attempts to connect to the drive it just goes to a network error 7. It attempts to reconnect but just goes back to the network error. Any thoughts? ### Assistant: Hmmm... there is a reference to this error code at the following link: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/peripherals/1201/errors.html It seems to be an internal bus error... did you try that HIM on another drive, or another HIM with the drive where the error is noticed ?...just to better understand if the problem is in the Main Drive Board or the HIM is faulty.... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40P I have an application where I am trying to use a Powerflex 40P. Basically when the machine is in manual mode I want to be able to jog fwd, and bwd. When the machine is in auto, I want to be able to move to two set positions. I am using an encoder. I have the drive set up using Position Step Logix, and I can get the drive to jog fwd, and rev and I can get the drive to go to the first position but I cannot get it to go to the next position. The first position is 1000 units past home, the second position is at 500 units past home. I the encoder set for quad check. Any ideas? ### Assistant: May you better describe the situation when the first position is done...drive status ? Did you configure the Logix to go to step 1 after step 0 done ? Just give us more details, to get more help from users ! :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 - 2D drawing Hi, I am going to be using a PowerFlex 70 (part number 20AD3P4A3AYNNEC1). I was wondering if there is anywhere I can download a 2D front view CAD drawing of this drive. I want to put it in my panel drawings. On the AB website, I was only able to find a 3d drawing. I'd prefer to keep my panel drawings in 2D. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Hello, The only CAD drawings that I can find are 3D. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400, No parameters in RSNetworx HiI have several PF4 and 400 connected on devicenet to a compactlogix system, via commD in single mode.When I browse the devicenet in RSNetworx, all my drives appear perfectly. When I double click any of the PF4's I get properties and parameters perfect.But when I click any of the PF400's the drive becomes missing in RSNetworx and I only get the first tab in the pop-up for the drive, no parameters or anything.If I do a new single browse in RSNetworx the drive becomes OK again in the list.When I bowse the network in RSLinx I can not see the PF400's but all the PF4's appears. I have tried to register new EDS-files both manually and with internet download without result. Anyone seen this before? BRMartin ### Assistant: Hi Martin, I suggest first to try what Jim Flood suggested in the following post: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/1866#M1866 Let us know the results... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 Motor Cable Length Is there Motor Cable Length Restrictions Table for PowerFlex 753? ### Assistant: Informations about Motor Cable Length restrictions are, for all the Rockwell Automation drives, inside the Wiring and Grounding Guide This manual doesn't contain yet a specific table about new PF750 series (PF753-PF755)... anyway, I've asked engineers through Tech Support and they suggested to use the table for PF700VC contained in the above manual as reference. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DECEL rate versus overshoot. I use PowerFlex 700 drive in Pos/Spd Prof mode (Speed/Torque Mod P88). I noticed that Decel Rate (p142) impact positionning overshoot. If I increase the value of Decel , the final positionning overshoot more . The step type is encoder abs. My logic tells to myself that the longer Decel is, better the final approch should be! It is very important to understand what is append because I need to increase the decel rate but I can’t tolerate important overshoot. Note : I tried to adjust P718 and P719 Position Regulation loop. This did not give good result. ### Assistant: have you set the inertia parameter? if the inertia is too low, the drive will try to decel too hard, and overshoot. if it is too high the drive will hunt for the final position. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo catalog number Trying to setup a Ultra 3000 drive (2098-DSD-030-SE) to a MPS-A454OF-MJ52DA servo motor. In module properties I can not find the servo in the "motor catalog" drop down box. Does this mean the drive and motor are not compatible with each other? According to Rockwells product sheet it is. Anybody have an idea on what to look for next? ### Assistant: If you are confident you have a valid Drive/Motor combination, then it is probably due to your Motor Database being out of date. This tends to happen as new motors are introduced to the market after the software has been released. See the following technotes: Aid 38473 - Aid 46223 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 40 Speed transition Hello All, I have a turn Table that is driven by a 1 hp motor controlled from a Powerflex 40. The Turn table is 18 feet in diameter.After all four stations are complete, the VFD is told to Run at the preset frequency of 60 Hz. During the rotation @ approximately 11sec, a prox switch is flagged that changes the preset frequency to 10Hz for a slow down and finally the stop prox switch is flagged and engages stop. During the slowdown process the turn table appears to stop (Jerk) and then continue on at the 10Hz speed. How can I ease the transition between the selectable presets? More info: The selection of the preset is controlled by 3 inputs to 5, 6, 7 on the terminal strip. The purpose was to have 4 selectable speeds and a slowdown speed to ease the stopping of this massive turn table. Suggestions are appreciated. ### Assistant: You will need to closed vector using a Powerflex40P with encoder feedback from the motor. With the large diameter the gearing would cause alot of back pressure onto the motor shaft when decelerating. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: smc 3 dip switches Im trying to find information on the dip switches for the smc 3 i cant find any literature on this drive on ab.com ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 24364 - Aid 35399 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 160 Series Drive question for a friend A friend just purchased a 160-BA04 drive (380-460 Volts) and wants to know if it can be configured for 230 Volts w/o frying it? ### Assistant: Unfortunately it will not work.... see the following table for input voltage range of that drive.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drivers for 1784-U2DN in RSLinx Classic 2.54 not available a) Your web info suggest that "Drivers for 1784-U2DN are already included in RSLinx Classic 2.51. When you open the drop-down menu in RSLinx to 'add new', the driver is not on the list. Any suggestions?b) Some pdf file is referring to a "tech note" and to follow the instruction to download the driver if RSLinx is before 2.51. I couldn't find the tech note on your web site. Where exactly is it?I would appreciate your help. ### Assistant: Try to follow suggestions inside Aid 53280... Post again if you still have troubles... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 600 IAM Replacement Issue I had a drive with a E35 fault but we did not have any supply voltage problems. After replacing the drive the display on all the drives in the rack would only cycle up to phase 3 and never go to 4. We troubleshot this for a couple hours but to make a long story short we tried 2 more drives before we found one that worked. We have not been able to explain what may have caused this....bad drives......wrong revision ### Assistant: AID 48895 FYI \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: about 20A-DG01 Does the DriveGuard Safe-Off option 20A-DG01 can used for pf40p,in the manual ,there is one word:"Only install a Series B or greater DriveGuard Safe-Off option in a PowerFlex 40P Drive."what is the mean of "Series B" of pf40p; ### Assistant: In order to be compatible with a PowerFlex 40P drive, the DriveGuard SafeOff option should be of a series B. Series letters usually distinguish between particular revisions of an hardware device; Series is indicated clearly on the product label. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWER FLEX 70 FRONT COVER I need to locate the part number for a power flex 70 (frame d) front cover, how can I do this.need asap, client shut down. ### Assistant: Please have a look to the following link, there is a .pdf for Spare Parts. http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7 ReleasedParts.pdf Get in touch with the Rockwell Automation representative for your region to obtain a quotation and more infos. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can 1203-GM1 adapter fit into PF70EC? Hi, There are few AN/KB stated 1203-GD1, GK1 & GM1 can be re-used on PF70EC, if firmware revision is 2.08 or higher. But can it be fitted, physically to the 20-COMM-R adapter of PF70EC? Thanks. ### Assistant: No, they are anyway external interfaces... Fit an external 1203-GD1, 1203-GK1 connected with a SCANport cable 1202-C03 into DPI Port 2 of the drive. An adapter with firmware frn 2.08 or later will be required, so the existing adapter can be re-used if suitable. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Spara parts of PF700S Please, where can I find information about spare parts corresponding to PowerFlex 700S, like list spare parts, delivery time and quotation, the catalogue number is:20DD385A0ENNBNANE Please, Can You help me? with some information. ### Assistant: Please have a look to the following link, there is a .pdf for Spare Parts. http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7ReleasedParts.pdf Get in touch with the Rockwell Automation representative for your region to obtain a quotation and more infos. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Controllogix Motion Control Project I have a new project that has >20 K6000 axis implemented. These axis will be using the following modes1. Position Control2. Torque Control3. Sensor based positioning4. Camming5. Gearing So far i have divided the critical axis in to two motion groups to keep the course update rate at a minimum1. 1756-MO16SE will be used for 14 axis (Positioning, Torque Control, Gearing)2. 1756-MO8SE will be used for 6 axis (Positioning, Sensor based positioning, Camming, Gearing) There will also be a number of IO and VSD's to be controlled in the system I have chosen a single 1756-L61 processor at this stage for the system.I know the 1756-L7X processors are on the way but i dont have any specs... My questions are:What are the limitations of running multiple axis on one processor?,When do you need to implement a second processor?Are there any other unknowns or limiting factors that arent in the manuals?What other successfull applications with this approximate qantity of axis have been implemented using these products? ### Assistant: Donovan, You can run up to 32 axis on one control logix processor. One processor can only have one motion group. You can put it into as many sercos cards you want. The limitation is that you need to make the course update time a multiple of the sercos ring time. All sercos ring times must be the same. Then the faster you update the motion task the more time is set as side just for motion. You can set the processor to run 2ms course update periods but with 20 axis this will be all of the processor time. you may even get a overlap fault at that rate. I have done a project with 28 axis in one controller 17 servo 4 feedback only and 6 virtual. It was setup to have 8ms C.U.P. and all it did was motion. All of the tasks ran at 10ms periodic. I used a UDT and produce and consume tags to get the information to the line controller (2nd 1756-L62). The line controller monitored all of the I/O nodes (30 Ethernet nodes) and operator interfaces (6 PV+700s). I used 5 racks of K6K drives all BM05's. It took up 4 door cabinet just for the servos and VFD's. I used a 4 slot PLC rack that had an L61, M16SE, M16SE, and ENBT. Everything talked over ethernet to 2nd rack that was in a 2 door enclosure. It was a 17 slot chassis that had 3 ENBT cards 2 DHRIO, 1 DNB and some I/O. I can confirm it can be done in one but you need to be mindful that it takes a lot of processor to just run a motion application that controls that many motors. I would highly recommend at least 2 processors. Even with 2 processors you will find that you have to program conservatively to make sure things are not scanned when they are not required. One other note L61,L62,L63 processors all have the same SPEED. The memory is the only thing that is different. Don't let someone sell you a L63 because it is faster. I hope this helps. -Paul \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 Commanded Freq. via a Remote HIM will be replace by Max. Freq when ESC is being press Hi all,I have this serious problem with powerFlex 400, the application is for Chiller. so there were two operation Remote(PLC) and Local. in Local mode, I used a push Button and a Remote HIM( 22-HIM-C25), the problem is in the Commanded freq. when ever i Press Up or Down key to set a speed and press enter or save. and press esc button, and if you happen to press again the up and down key incase you want to change again. the Commanded freq will shot up to the Maximum freq. this is weird and very unsafe..anybody can help... please.. Gnix ### Assistant: I've heard about this problem before, as far as I can remember this happen only when P034 (Minimum Freq) is set to a value different than 0... try to set it to 0 and see if it solves. I don't know if it is solved in the last 6.01 firmware ... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E59 My Ultra3000 manual has no explanation of e59 - only to call AB. This morning 2 of 7 drives started with e59 when everything was ok yesterday. Does anyone have a better explanation or experience with the e59 error. ### Assistant: Nothing about experiences on that, just some indications in the Knowledgebase: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34165 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700H Fault subcode 395 I have a customer that has the following F81 DPI loss with a fault subcode of 395. I cannot find this in the 700H manuals. Can someone point me to the correct manual and page so that I can determine what a Fault subcode of 395 with a Fault 81 is defining? Thanks ### Assistant: check here http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68033 if you have an a-6 him \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E14 on Ultra 3000 What can cause an E14 error code on an Ultra 3000 drive? I am using Contrologix with 1756-M08SE with 5 nodes - 5th node was found with E14 but no faults were indicated in RSLogix. It's like the SERCOS ring was locked up. Integrator had programmed a "waiting for startup amplifier" message which was displayed for all 5 nodes. Cycled the DC power to the drive and all is OK. ### Assistant: You may find informations for this error inside Aid 29241. Yes, the technote indicate it as a Devicenet error... prior to the release of Ultra 3000 with SERCOS, the error was only associated with the Ultra 3000 with DeviceNet, BUT as the base U3K drive is the same platform with the addition of EITHER DeviceNet daughter PCB OR SERCOS daughter PCB, the fault code is valid for both. :smileysurprised: Here also some other indications... Problem: Ultra 3000 SERCOS in error with E14 fault Cause: 1. Poor connection between Drive and Communication Daughter PCB 2. Noise ingress to Auxiliary 5V supply (if Micro-Drive i.e. 2098-DSD-005-SE, 010-SE, 020-SE) Cure: 1. No action - Return for repair with detailed fault description. 2. Apply correct design procedures as described in manual GMC-RM001A-EN-P -- System Design for the Control of Electrical Noise Prevention: 1. N/A 2. Good installation practice. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Dual Position is now working but I have a few issue to sort out Can you help with options? 1. When there is not sheet in the straightener the servo goes into a run-away because the motor is trying to close the position error but the encoder is not moving because there is no sheet.Solution 1:install sensor at encoder and MSF the axis when no sheet is present. This would work but would adversely affect next issue. Or maybe only MSF the axis if the axis is Dual Position Servo. then Apply Solution 2.Solution 2:Install sensor at encoder and SSV the Axis to Position servo when no sheet is present. Then re-MSO then axis. 2. When loading a new sheet both the run-away issue is present and the issue that I can not Jog the sheet into the straightener with out Position error. I have about 24 Inches between the pull roler and Encoder.Solution 1:When In Manual or before a Jog command SSV the axis to Position Servo. GSV to be sure the axis is Position servo then execute the Jog Command. Above Sensor would place the Axis into Position Servo. ### Assistant: Well.. that's a difficult application. First, Switching axis modes from a dual mode to a single mode is restricted according to the K6K firmware release notes (under restrictions). I wouldn't depend on that method working unless you plan on cycling power to the drive to reset the drive configuration every time you switch modes. I would imagine this is unacceptable wait time. I'll admit that I haven't done this before but I'm going to suggest it. Change the servo loop configuration over to Dual Command/Feedback Servo. When the material runs out Zero the Proportional & Integral gain and change the position error to status only (if used). The Dual command should allow the system to still run velocity mode. The thing that I don't know is if the Sercos Card or Motion planner will try to close the position loop from one of the upper control levels. Because the Position gain and Integral gain are zero the only command that the motor reacts to is the Velocity command. If the velocity is zero than the motor should stay stationary. This should still let you jog the motor and move the material. Once the material is feed back into the system the position can be redefined to 0 (select actual-- not command) or some other value that zeros out the position error. You may have to MSF and MSO to reset the position error, I don't know for sure. Re-enable the proportional gain and integral gain and operate the equipment. I won't guarantee this will work but in theory it should. I don't have the hardware to test this either. I'll Take credit if it does work though. :smileywink: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: EDS FILE for SMC-FLEX 150-F317NCD Hi All,Could you help me to find eds file for SMC-FLEX 150-F317NCD, I had already checked with AB website but I dont find, Regards,Naina ### Assistant: Try the following technotes: Aid 52887 - Aid 51127 - Aid 40721 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40P scattered read on Ethernet I see the knowledgebase article (63547 - PowerFlex40 Scattered Read/Write on DeviceNet), but was wondering if the same works for on Ethernet (with 22-COMM-E).If so, is everything the same as DeviceNet?Thanks, Kevin ### Assistant: Kevin, The 22-comm-e supports scattered reads and writes through the DPI Parameter Object. The method is the same as the other scattered R/W MSGs that you have configured already. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4 drive failures Just since the first of the year, nine drives have failed; all with the code "F122". These drives have been running since 2007 with no problems. Aside from drive "fatigue" (just worn out), what might be causing these failures? ### Assistant: F122 is usually related to component failure on the control board. I suspect that the fault code was chosen because 50 Celsius = 122 Fahrenheit. :robotvery-happy: I've seen this in drives that were mounted without sufficient clearance for airflow, or put into an unvented enclosure in direct summer sunshine. Above about 120F you're going to have premature component failure after a few weeks or months of operation. High levels of electrical noise can also damage control board components. Make sure the two PE connections are properly connected to the input ground and the motor ground. RA Knowledgebase article 46564 addresses some of the reasons for component damage that leads to this failure code. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How can add PF40 driver database in Rslogix5000 v13. Use 22comm-e to talk with PLC. There is not driver database in Rslogix5000v13.I know PF40 databsse already build in v16. If I stay with V13, How should I do?Is this addin file available? ### Assistant: If you are going to keep using RSLogix 5000 version 13 (if you have a 1756-L1 controller, for example) you will not be able to use any of the Drives Premier Integration features introduced in version 15 and 16. Instead, simply use the "Generic Module" method for connecting to the 22-COMM-E, and use DriveTools or DriveExplorer separately to configure and monitor the drive. It is not as convenient as Premier Integration, but it works. You can address the I/O words for the Generic Module directly, or copy them into and out of UDT type tags that you have created to match the 22-COMM-E I/O structure. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 Fault code 121 F121 I/O Comm Loss- Manual points to possible induced noise on I/O wiring, but O-scope did not detect any issues. I/O card has been replaced and still getting this fault. We then tried isolation relays on the input wiring and still getting this fault. Does anyone have any ideas????? ### Assistant: Aid 21123 states this fault is caused by the I/O board (or its processor) not communicating to the main control board (or its processor).It also suggest to replace the I/O board, as you've already done without success.... :smileysad: The PF700 User Manual also reports there could be the need to replace the Main Control Board.... I/O Comm Loss F121 - I/O Board lost communications with the Main Control Board. Check connector. Check for induced noise. Replace I/O board or Main Control Board. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power flex 4/22-comm-e/22-xcomm-dc-base How do I configure the 22-xcomm-dc base. what type of softrware is needed for cofiguration. I'm using the followingsingle drive mode PF 4the 22-comm-dc-base22-comm-e5/05 processor ### Assistant: I was right with you until you said "SLC-5/05". SLC-500 controllers do not support I/O control over Ethernet. Configuration, control, and diagnostics are all built into the firmware of ControlLogix family controllers and EtherNet/IP modules to handle this sort of thing, but the SLC family does not have these same functions built in. You can perform simple control of PowerFlex 4-series drives using MSG instructions from the SLC-5/05. This is not the recommended method, nor is it a simple task for a beginner. To configure a PowerFlex 4-M drive on Ethernet, I would start with DriveExplorer software and the 22-COMM-E User Manual. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Issue with KB 56209 MSG about SERCOS ring Fault. Please refer to Knowledge Base 56209 I have do this test in the Lab, but with the MSG error. CompactLogix L43, firmware 17.2; 1768-M04SE; firmware 17.16; alais for 'Sm' 2094-AC05-M01; firmware 1.113; alais for 'ac05' 2094-AM01; firmware 1.113; alais for 'am01' message to read the error log in the SERCOS motion module: with Error Code: 16 ### Assistant: Never tested but, as far as I can understand from the technote, the target of the message should be the 1768-M04SE... did you configure the path accordingly ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 40P I started with an encoder mounted on the shaft of the motor but due to some mechanical difficulties the value that the encoder was reading had some errors and was unreliable to use for accurate positioning of my Hoist. I then moved the encoder to a direct drive wheel of the hoist and was able to obtain the accuracy that I wanted. A side affect is now that the VFD while in positioning mode attempts to accelerate the drive but while doing so quickly returns to 2 Hz's until it reaches the desired position. I really need it to run at full speed. If someone has seen this issue or knows of a parameter I could adjust to help it compensate I would appreciate feed back. Thanks ### Assistant: Can you explain "positioning mode" and what controls the drive to this mode? It sounds like the drive is going to a preset speed depending on input but not knowing any more specifics, input from what? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Integration of LabVIEW and Ultraware for the Ultra 3000 Drive Do any drivers exist which provide an interface between LabVIEW and an Ultra 3000 drive? Or is it possible to use the Ultraware software in conjunction with LabVIEW? Many thanks! ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Well, as far as I know, there isn't something ready to do that communication... the only way (really not easy !) could be the use of the Host Commands through the Ultra 3000 serial port. Start taking a look to Host Command Reference Manual Consider the usage of Kepware User-Configurable-Driver (created using KEPServer EX), basically a configurable OPC driver.There is an example of its usage made for A-B Panelview, maybe it can be useful to understand how it works (Aid 32390) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: GV3000 AC DRIVE CHECK SUM ERROR KEEPS COMING UP UVEN AFTER REPROGRAMING AND VERIFYING.DID THE POWER MODULE ID PROCHURE AND VERIFIED. WHEN TRYING TO START WITHGOOD LAPTOP PROGRAM, GIVES CHS ERROR. ANY IDEAS?? ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 24615 ... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Release date (just year) of Allen Bradley 2540AB Hi,It`s very important for me to understand the year of manufacturing of this computer.There is no year on the labels and there is not other labels. Ideas? http://picasaweb.google.bg/116078238941018557966/AlB ### Assistant: I'm afraid I'm unable to find out anything about this very-old terminal.... :smileysad: The only Portable Terminal very very similar to that one I may remember is the 1784-T47, that is supposed to be subsequent the one you've on your table... For what I can see inside the manual (attached here below this post), it is also manufactured by DataGeneral, around 1990-1991... considering Data General is granted inside FFC rules since 1987 (see HERE) , I guess the item you have, should have been manufactured between 1987 and 1989... Maybe some other "old" users would be able to be more precise than me.... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 400 drive communication to a CompctLogix Controller using MSG My applications requires reading the current from a PF 400 through an MSG block but I don't know how to set it up. Can you give me help? ### Assistant: See the Explicit Message examples on the Communication Module User Manual... Ethernet/IP - chapter 6Devicenet - chapter 6 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error 'Catastrophic failure' during installing Ultraware v1.64 I have installed Ultraware 1.63 long time ago. This software warning me that 'Unable to open Ultraware local machine registry key. You may need to reinstall Ultraware' So I download the Ultraware v1.64 from rockwell automation software site. But the installer warning me that What can I do to resolve this issue? ### Assistant: Try the fix attached to Aid 29168 (it is about version 1.61, but why don't try ?) :smileytongue: Otherwise, call Tech Support, there aren't other infos about this strange error... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 700 series b frame 3 can i fit auxiliary control cat. no 20-24v-aux1 to this model of drive as i loose device net when e/m stop is pressed ### Assistant: Basically yes, you can use it, just verify first the important informations contained in the following document: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/du/20b-du009_-en-p.pdf - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 I am using the powerflex to control an exhaust fan. I would like change a couple of the Advanced parameters, specifically A100 and the autotune parameter. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks ### Assistant: Some of the parameters require you to stop drive before changing... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Plus II output voltage problem Hello everybody.I have 2 drives with one problem. Briefly: when drive stopped but start command issued drive is not start and in [Drive Alarm 2] set up bit ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! There are some informations about this Alarm inside Aid 54888... it seems related to a defective Gate Driver Board... contact your Rockwell representative to have infos about spare parts or repair... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 series A rev. 3.003 doesn't stop (error F24) Hi everyone. I have problem with one powerflex 700 drive. It happens when the drive tries to stop. It decelerate on 30 RPM in a few seconds and after that goes on 60 RPM and continue to run on that speed until error message decel inhibit (error F24). Any ideas. ### Assistant: User Manual gives indications about this fault... The drive is not following a commanded deceleration because it is attempting to limit bus voltage. Actions: 1. Verify input voltage is within drive specified limits. 2. Verify system ground impedance follows proper grounding techniques. 3. Disable bus regulation and/or add dynamic brake resistor and/or extend deceleration time. Refer to the Attention statement on page P-4 for further info. Parameter 238 bit 6 is the location to turn this fault on or off. By factory defaults this bit is on.Parameter 161, 162 and 160 are the bus regultation parameters that can be adjusted for application if the bus regulation is desired. See also Reference Manual for more infos about Bus Regulation. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400 problem Hi everyone. I have problem with one powerflex 400 drive (22C-D105A103/D08A103). It happens when the drive tries to run. It failed to run with message (FAULT 032 Fan Fdbck Loss). I tried to find the fault description at Powerflex 400 user manual, but didn't find any fault with ID FAULT32. Any ideas ? ### Assistant: Per the online PF 400 manual, page 4-4:F32 Fan Fdbck Loss (FRN 6.xx and later) ➁ A loss of cooling fan feedback has been detected. (Frames E and F only) Make sure cooling fans are clear of debris and spinning freely. Replace fan if necessary. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveTools SP control bar for 1336 Plus II firmware v.6.002 I have another one question.I used my program with remote control for 1336 Plus II drives without any problems until updating the firmware from 3.001 (5.001) to 6.002. After that DriveExecutive starts telling me that it can't find a proper control bar file and offer me to visit http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/webupdates/.But under this link I can't find corresponding file. I have updated DriveTools to the latest verion (5.01.99) but it doesn't help. Maybe I do something wrong? ### Assistant: Hello, Very sorry... Here is the file you are looking are looking for. It is attached here. Please unzip and copy the file into this folder on your PC: C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\Common\Control \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 will not run in reverse Hi Everyone We are trying to commissioning a Powerflex 753, the inverter is wired for reversible 2 wire control, with a a115v I/O module.When the forward input is on the drive starts and runs ok, the F appears on the HIM display, when the reverse input is on the drive starts in the same direction (forward) and the F flashes on the HIM ?The fwd and rev inputs are correct when I look at the Digin sts word on the HIM (Bit 0 fwd, Bit 1 Rev) which suggests the wiring is correct.the parameters 164 and 165 are set to look at the DI relevent bits, all the other DI parameters are disabled.Parameter 308 is set to unipolar (digital)As I said the drive will start and run OK, just in one direction !I suspect we have missed a parameter somewhere, but cannot see it even after searching the manualany help would be appreciatedThanksPeter ### Assistant: Two dummy questions at first: 1. Did you restart the drive after parameter settings ?2. The Fwd input is off when the Rev input is on ? (it MUST be ! ) Please, check also the following parameters and settings for 2 wire reversing control: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Megger Servo Motor TL-A230P Is there any issue with Meggering a Servo Motor? I don't see why it would be different from any other AC Motor, but before I try it I want to make sure it won't damage the motor. The specific motor I want to check is an TL-A230P-Bxx2. Since it is rated for 230V, I would only megger it at 500V (~2x rated). Thanks. ### Assistant: You will not hurt it. The motor Data sheet can be found here http://raise.rockwellautomation.com/raconfig/rtcache/pdf/tl-a230p-bj32aaese.pdf In the data sheet it gives the motor resistance and inductance. it also has a dielectric strength of 1800VAC for 1 second. I think a 500 VDC test would be fine for a short test. Just don't megger the encoder. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor creeps but zero speed reference sent to drive I am using a Power Flex 40, with a Baldor 3hp motor. Speed reference is from a Balluff linear position transducer providing 4-20ma. With the transducer at home position (3.8ma) the drive is showing about 2 amps, 0 Hz, but motor is turning very slightly. Any Ideas? ### Assistant: Even at a zero speed command the drive is still sending current into the motor to attempt to hold it at zero speed, and with only Sensorless Vector as the feedback mechanism the drive is at a "Sensed" zero speed. Tuning the drive to the motor (if you have not already done so) may produce a slightly better response, but to truly try to hold the motor at zero speed you would need an encoder on the motor and a drive with encoder feedback. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlLogix MSG instructions I need to query a bunch of drive parameters using ControlLogix MSG instructions. Must I issue one message at a time and wait for it's .DN bit before executing the next MSG instruction, or can I fire them all off at once and wait for .DN from all of them? Mike ### Assistant: Mike, firing many messages together could generate some problems... it is better to manage them... Take a look to the following technotes... Aid 39998Aid 21193 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultraware software manual Is there a newer manual for Ultraware software other than Release 1.51. I cannot find it ### Assistant: As far as I know, there isn't... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Single Phase Output on Drives Has anyone ever tried to single phase out a PowerFlex drive, or know of what needs to be done to try this? I didn't think it was possible, but a customer has been doing it with a Moeller drive (440/460V) and was also told by the local Siemens distributor that their drives can do it up to 230V. Any suggestions? Is there perhaps a unique firmware configuration that would have the IGBTs firing off in a single phase configuration as oppose to a 3-phase? If this is possible, it would create a new motor control market. Cheers. ### Assistant: The output phase angle of these drives is 120 degress per phase which will not work with single phase motors. You can get a single phase motor to rotate if it is unloaded, but it will not produce much torque. Drives that are designed to control single phase motors must be used. I have used a drive to control a single phase permanent split-capacitor motor, but that required bringing one of the capacitor leads out of the motor and connecting it to the third output phase of the drive. The cap didn't last very long having to deal with the PWM. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How do I reset Absolute Reference Status I am having trouble with my Kinetix 2000. After a power cycle I can not seem to get my Absolute Reference Bit to reset. How can I do this. I am not sure on the firmware revision but could this be a problem that I need to upgrade the revision to get it fixed? The machine has been power cycled many times before and I have never had this problem. I have a fault set up that will not allow the machine to work but there is no fault on the drive itself. I can work around my fault I set up and the machine runs fine. All values are correct and home is found everytime.... ### Assistant: MRP or MAH (w/parameters not set to Immediate & Absolute) will reset the .AbsoluteReferenceStatus bit \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 error code 44 Is there an explanation of error code 44. The tech note i looked at references something about the current power cycle which does not make sense. What will cause the fault and how can you reset it. Does it require that you power down the entire system to clear it. ### Assistant: Prevention: Maintain encoder signal integrity, eliminate noise sources. and thats kind of a mash up a couple knowbase docs 36307 and 36895 When a lost motion fault occurs, the nonvolatile, absolute homed status (and Logix absolute reference) is cleared only if the drive has been homed during the current power cycle. This is because motion may have been lost prior to establishing the home position. When motion is lost and then the drive is homed, the home position will appear to change on the next power cycle by the amount of lost position. Therefore, the drive must be power cycled and then homed again. If the drive is homed, but not in the current power cycle, then the nonvolatile homed status is not cleared and only a drive reset is required after a lost motion fault. The drive will be correctly homed after the power cycle/reset. This applies to single and multiturn devices for stand alone and Logix applications. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Gearing questions I have a 1000ppr encoder on axis 1 (Sorter Drive) and 1000ppr encoder on axis 2 (Cut-N-Two Drive). At any given point, I need to go to half speed on axis 2 then back up following axis 1 in a short distance. The application is a Planer Sorter and a Cut-N-Two Drive. Currently I use the PLC to do this but at higher speeds I think gearing might be better. We run about 140 lugs per min so the other chain (Cut-N-Two) needs to hold back to create that empty lug as the board will be cut in two and later on down the line, we lift one piece up and set in back down in the empty lug. Each lugspace is one full turn of the encoder and I'm thinking about using a MO2AE Motion Card. Any ideas?? Thanks ### Assistant: Gearing (MAG instruction) is a great way to go if you are not concerned about position-locking the slave axis to the master axis. It's very easy to use and change on the fly. If you need to maintain position lock, using MAPC and MCCP instructions (cam profiles) are the way to go. 1 to 1 cam profiles look exactly like 1 to 1 gearing, but executing an MAPC means that the slave starts following the master at the same place every time. This is not the case with gearing. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 DC Bus I've noticed on my motor trend that I have a spike in my dc bus at the same time i have a spike in my hertz. This is a conveyor running at 220 fpm being fed product from a conveyor running at 75 fpm and dumping onto a conveyor running at 285 fpm. Not sure if the product being pulled is the cause or product being pushed is the culprit. Any feedback would be great! ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Intermittent F12 HW overcurrent and F36 SW overcurrent faults I have a customer who installed a PF700 (20BD077A3AYNANC1) in place of a bulletin 1392 ac spindle drive. the original 1327- spindle motor remained, and the 1392 was removed.the machine after start up has run now for about 1 year. Intermittently the customer will experience F12 and F36 faults one or two times and then the system will operate fine. During the faults the drive which is running a dressing wheel is running at a constant speed before the fault. the customer recorded the following at parameters during the fault:Fault amps Par 225 59.3 (this appears to be ok as it is below the rating if the drive)Fault Bus volts 762.3 (This appears high if running at a set speed. Typically it is 652 VDC.)Status 1 at Fault Par 227 0000111000011111. ( Bit 4 says it was accelerating but i was told it was running at a constant speed.) the unit firmware is Rev 4.01 Ser B Any ideas on what might be the cause of the intermittent trips? ### Assistant: It could be a configuration problem.How is the drive controlled (Hard Wired or Digitally)?What Dynamic Control Mode has been chosen?Is there any feedback device attached to the motor?Is it a direct drive application or there is a gear reducer between the motor and the wheel?How long the load side of the drive wiring is and how old? From my personal experience, since we've been extensively involved in replacing tens of 1336 and 1392 Legacy VFDs with Architecture Class PF70s and 700s, we've also experienced quite a few nuisance trips on F12.Same scenario. The Fault Time Parameter Snapshot seemed to be okay.Tweaking the application files helped to some extent but didn't solve the problem.What did end the trips, and I know it sounds counterintuitive, too easy and pretty expensive, was the replacing of the drive's load side old field wiring and some of the motors!!!:smileysurprised.It was a last resort measure since the numerous electrical measurements of the physical electrical circuits never returned but normal readings.Further investigations led us to conclude that the length and age of the existing wiring couldn't withstand the new generation VFDs output form. A default PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) of 4kHz could very easily "penetrate" the adjacent phase weak insulation, "combine" with the existing modulator and generate a Hardware Overcurrent Fault. As for the high DC Bus voltage, you might want to invest into an isolation transformer. A line reactor (which I hope it is present on the line side of the drive) will filter drive generated EMI from the upstream feeder branch of the distribution system but it will not protect the VFD when experiencing high-voltage transients, brownouts or any other power supply temporary problems. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 - Parameter 53 Hi all, Can anybody explain what is the difference betwen a “Custom V/Hz” and “Fan/Pmp V/Hz”, are both of this setting drive is in V/Hz mode.. is the torque level between this two are not the same? if yes what is the percentage factor.. Thanks, Gnix ### Assistant: Hi Gnix, I suggest to review the PowerFlex 70 & 700 Reference Manual, starting page 51 (Motor Control Modes) , for details about your request. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PWM ? So, here is the set up - Old Drive : 1336 Plus II200 HPInstalled, and ran fine for about 7 years. Old Drive Failed for unknown reason. Replaced with New Drive - Powerflex 700 - 200hp Heavy Duty Motor Cable Length - less than 100 ft maybe even closer to 50 ft We are not able to keep the Powerflex running for any longer than 9 months, sometimes shorter. the drive will have a major failure in the output section. Smoke released very big boom. This has happened 3 times. Side note - some questions as to if the cabinet is big enough, and if the air flow is proper but for this question this assume that is not an issue. My question : Is it possible that the PWM Frequency is causing issues in the old motor cables ( Still have the original cables from the 1336 Plus II ) that is someone getting back into the drive. I know this sounds far-fetched...but is it possible...and I know anything is possible but... My point being..could this be an issue if the old cables are not replaced And they are 9+ years old now. Thanks I look forward to all feedback ### Assistant: Hi there, I have a couple quetions regarding the set up. Is the system grounded or not? If the system is not grounded and the ground jumpers are not removed that could cause you some issues. Has the motor been replaced? If it is still the original motor, perhaps that is why the 1336 failled. From the information posted it seems like some sort of short back into the drive. It could be related to the cables, but I'm wondering if there is some outside factor feeding back into the drive. Regen feedback or something of the such. Have a good one. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VFD / Motor Practical Range of Speed Control We are designing a rotary raking mechanisn driven by a gearbox that will operate at different speeds (from revolutions per minute to minutes per revolution). This equipment will be installed in a continuos (24/7) batch process operation. One option calls for a gearbox driven by a single 30HP inverter duty motor. Production requirements will demand VFD outputs ranging from a low of 1 HZ to a maximum of 108 HZ. Is this a sound and / or reliable design? ### Assistant: It could be done, you would really need to make sure that whatever motor you install can handle the extremes of such slow speed and then to be able to be adjusted to the higher speed too. I would also advise the use of an encoder to ensure that you accurately achieve the slow speed setting. Take care. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Access to 1336F through ControlNet using OPC(DDE) Hello all!Maybe who knows...:Access to 1336F through ControlNet using OPC(DDE) is possible?Existing communication link: RSLinx Classic Gateway--EtherNet(Logix5000)--ControlNet--1203-CN1--1336F.Need to create some kind of OPC client for monitoring 1336F parameters. If it's not possible maybe some alternative way exists?Any suggestions? ### Assistant: Really no ways??? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Add index option Is there a way to control position with a 2098-DSD-010-DN Firmware 1.32? or Is possible to convert a 2098-DSD-010-DN to 2098-DSD-010X-DN? ### Assistant: You may control your Ultra Servo Drive from an external controller by Analog Command or Pulse Train... as far as I know, there is no way to a have a conversion in the field from servo model to an Indexer or Devicenet model...you have to buy a new drive for that. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rotary.ServoFault We have a single servo motor that is controlled by an Ultra 3000 and a 1756-M02AE card / Controllogix. We are getting a servo fault through the PLC program, not the Ultra 3000. The Rotary.Servofault code reads: 16 ### Assistant: If you're reading the Axis Servo Fault Attribute, that value in the tag means Position Error Fault. I suggest to read the User Manual searching the .pdf using as Keyword "position error fault". - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1769-L23E-QBFC1B and Encoder 845T I have a 1769-L23E QBFC1B CompactLogix and I have connected 2 Allen Bradley Encoders of 845T series. My purpose is use this to represente position of a mechanical arm that I have. My problem is, that I only see increments in the counters, to decrement the counter I use the signal Local:4:O.CtrXDirectionInvert, it works, but , How can I change direction using the encoders signals? Thanks for help!!! ### Assistant: Duplicated thread, see HERE the one with replies. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Silly Drive Question..?? This may be a silly question, but I have to ask it.. Can I run a 230VAC 3phase motor from a 480VAC drive by setting the maximum output voltage parameter to 230? I'm thinking of using a 2HP Powerflex 4M to drive a 3/8HP 230VAC motor. The 2HP drive should cover the motor rated current at 230 VAC. Is this possible?? ### Assistant: As long as you match the current of your drive to the current of the motor, it should work. The drive is designed to control the voltage output to the motor. It just cannot output more voltage than it takes in. Except in the case of 120V input, there has to be an exception to every rule right? Cheers. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Hi: When I try to add new module on my I/O window in RSLogix 5000 I can't find this drive. How can I get It?For the application I need, the cpu is 1756-L55 Ver 15.3. Thanks ### Assistant: You can obtain the newest Drives AOP here: http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash/LogixProfiler.asp This Drives AOP can be used with RSLogix 5000 V16 or later....this would require you to upgrade the processor firmware to V16.xx. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 powering up in Hand mode I have 2 PF400 7.5hp drives, one of them keeps booting up in Hand mode after a power outage.I recorded the basic parameters :p031-460, p032-60, p033-12, p034-15, p035-60, p036-003, p037-001, p038-002, p039-150, p040-20, p042-002What other parameters should I look at that could prevent the drive from booting in automatic mode? ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! What about parameters T051, T052, T053 and T054 ?You have configured P042 to use the AUTO key to switch from Local Control to Remote Control, which is the state of the drive before powered down ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex40P with Encoder, Just want Speed Control.... I have an application that uses a PF40P with an Encoder. I want to simply set the speed and am not doing any positioning. I'm guessing that I need to set the unit for PID control with the encoder as the PID feedback. Are there any User Guide that define the steps/basics behind this without reading the entire manual??? Thanks ### Assistant: You can read the first part of Appendix F in the PF40P user manual to help you setup the encoder for speed feedback. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Roll Mill Launcher We have an application that was recently upgraded from an old 1394 multi axis servo to K6K. Two of these axis where geared together during a launching cycle to feed a sheet into a Roll mill. With the 1394 you where able to enable both axis to gear then trigger a start but with K6k when the MAG for the first Axis to the Mill is turned on it start and then the Next MAG is enabled releasing the second axis. The MAG and located on the same rung. These Axis grip the sheet one from the leading edge the second on the trailing edge. You can see that if the trailing edge is Gear first then the sheet buckles. If the leading Axis is geared first it tries to pull out of the grippers. If the Trailing is geared to the Leading then the leading geared to the Mill the position error between the Axes pulls the sheet out of the grippers. The closes thing that we could get to work is to MAG the Leading Axis to the Mill then MAG the Trailing to the Mill. The Trailing uses a slightly different ratio. We still in some cycles have the Trailing edge bucle abit. What I was thinking is mybe somehow I can program the Trailing Axis to act like a caboose and not and engine. How would I do this. Torque Mode Maybe? The system now is hard to push through the Gearbox when the Drive are disabled so the motor will have to provide some forward power just to over come the friction of the actuator and gear reduction. Current CycleFront Pincher at 140 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Back Pincher at 300 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Front & Back Pincher Grab PartMAG Front to MillMAG Back to MillFront Pincher Opens @ 80 inchesFront Pincher MAM @ 40 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBack Pincher Opens @ 100 inchesBack Pincher MAM @ 52 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBoth return to start point for next cycle. What I would like to try isFront Pincher at 140 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Back Pincher at 300 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Front & Back Pincher Grab PartMAG Front to Mill??? Back pincher to apply a dynamic break affect so the Front pincher pulls it alongFront Pincher Opens @ 80 inchesFront Pincher MAM @ 40 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBack Pincher Opens @ 100 inchesBack pincher stopsBoth return to start point for next cycle. ### Assistant: Something funny is going on here. There is a chance that the gearing could be applied as you have it two coarse updates apart (even though the instructions are in the same rung). However this would be random and it sounds like what you described happens every time. Look closely at your clutch settings on the gearing and checked to see if it is enabled that the accels are the same (or even better make the following axis have a higher clutch accel). I would have suggested what you've already tried and thats gearing the trailing to the leading and then the leading to the Mill, but you still have errors here too. This would definitely be the way to do it, waiting for the first gear to be established before gearing to the Mill. Ensure that you trailing motor is geared to the ComandPosition of the leading motor.There has to be something fundamentally wrong here, (clutch active and different accels, gearboxes differrent ratios when you think they are the same, slack or slipping couplings etc).Were all the gearboxes changed out to with the 1394? Are the motors / gearing identical for each roller and all conversion constants correct?Maybe you could upload your code and someone may take a look and see if they can replicate it with vrtual axis.Another thing to do is trend your axis positions and velocities and see if the feedback indicates that the two motors are apart or in sync. You can set a trend sample rate inside your coarse update rate to give best results here (e.g. if your coarse update rate is 4ms, sample every 3ms). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Problem with 825PD Hello, I last two weeks I had 4 broken cards for 825PD (ser.B) . Two DeviceNet and two Voltage Sensing (ser. A). Was any changes in firmware for 825 in last time - I never had before such of problems with this protection. Failure description:DeviceNet - after removing +24VDC (Can supply) some register were rollback to default settingVoltage - "Voltage Card Failure" message Thanks in advance for helpGrzegorz Zimoch ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF4 DB I have a 1/2 HP PF4 that is being used near a welding machine. There is a 2 KVA transformer supplying line voltage to the drive. The welding machine is not using this transformer. When the welding machine is turned on, the drive faults on overvoltage (F5). Would a Dynamic Braking resistor solve this problem? ### Assistant: Hi there, No, a DB resistor would not help, it is intended for bleeding off the energy of the motor for stopping assistance. The welding equipment is inducing transient voltages into the system. What is the voltage of the drive? Do you have a Line Reactor in front of the drive? Cheers \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2094BM01s motor power connector Is there a part number for a replacement motor power ( MP )connector on a 2094BM01S .Customer received one bad connector on his drive. ### Assistant: Yes, the catalog number is : 2094-XNINV-1 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Common Bus 1336 Drive Spare Parts For common bus 1336 drive (S/F/E/T), cat. no. such as 1336E-R700C-AN-EN (700HP@513-620VDC), is the spare parts list as attached suitable for selection? ### Assistant: Yes, it is the right one... common bus parts are indicated in tables, this is the only parts list for 1336 Impact. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 run and speed reference control I want the following functionality with a PF40 drive. There is an external HOA switch and an external relay. When the HOA switch is in HAND, the relay is energized.When the HOA switch is in AUTO, the relay is controlled by separate process controller.I can just connect a NO contact from the relay to digital input 2 and a jumper to digital input 1. Then the drive will get a valid run command in HAND or in AUTO if the relay is energized. That is pretty straighforward. I am a little uncertain about the speed reference.In HAND, I want the HIM keypad to be the speed reference, but not the run reference. That should still be DI2.In AUTO, I want analog input 1 to be the speed reference (0-10vdc). DI2 will still be the run reference. I think I can do this by setting PO42 to "3", and a digital input to "2", auto mode, and turning that input on with a contact on my HOA switch.When the DI set to "2" is on, the drive will follow the analog input and when it is off the drive will follow the HIM speed reference. Is this correct? ### Assistant: Yes, it is correct, your needs are described in the following page, taken from the User Manual: Just a clarification: this is for PF400, the PF40 has not this settings available.... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: information hi, my name is Luca, I just started using Rockwell.I have a question? With the power flex 40 i can monitor engine load and then adjust the speed. es. A motor that is moving a propeller in a dense material. if the motor go to 30Hz and at some point starts to grow absorption, the motor have difficulty Then increase the frequency and forced the motor a higher speed. My problem is...how do I monitor the uptake? the power flex40 has a parameter or do I put a current sensor. PS.sorry for my english ### Assistant: Hi Luca, and welcome to the forum ! There are parameters that you may use to get informations about the motor current and speed...see the User Manual, chapter 3-3, Display parameters...there is for example the d003 - Output Current ; you may monitor this parameter to see how many amps the motor is absorbing.Now, if you need to retrieve this informations from a PLC, either you may use an Analog Output of your drive, setting it to be proportional to the Output Current (A065), and wiring it to an Analog Input of your PLC, or you may use a communication option module or the embedded RS-485 port to exchange data with the processor. If you will opt for the second option, please post again with the PLC model and the communication option you would like to use, a Forum user will be able to suggest you something that helps. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 Jog Speed Reference I want to modify the jog speed over HMI via PLC + Ethernet. The system works fine with start, stop, jog … commands, and change speed over HMI, but can’t change jog speed. I went through the manual and this board can't find the answer about this function. Does any one know how to set up jog speed reference to DPI port 5?Thanks. ### Assistant: If you're not doing so already, you'll be using explicit messaging to accomplish this: 20-COMM-E Manual See Chapter 6 for examples of how to accomplish this for your platform. Your instance number for the Explicit Message write will be 100, the parameter number for the jog speed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Soft Start Fault, "Phase C Loss" F # 37 I have a SMC Soft Start, cat ### Assistant: Did you already read Aid 63282 ? - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 Temperature Setting How to set the High temperature alarm on Drive? AS per User manual of this drive, this drive is capable of with stand 50 degree. But in our case, even if the temperature reached to 70 degree ( Parameter no 944) the Drive is not tripping.Suggest the parameter Number which sets the Drive Heat sink temperature. ### Assistant: The 50 degrees limit of the drive is related to the surrounding air temperature where the drive is operating... the Heatsink is usually able to support higher temperatures, thus the drive will fault as Heatsink Overt Temp. when the 100% of allowable drive temperature is reached... I don't have that value for PF753, I may report as reference the PF700 limit is 90 degrees.... anyway it is not a configurable value but fixed in the drive's firmware. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 753 Digital input Start command Is it possible to have a pulsed input start the drive and keep it running until a stop input is seen? ### Assistant: Yes, you should use the typical 3-wire control wiring to get the pulsed input works... See the User Manual, page 1-40 for more infos about wiring and parameter to set in order to get the desidered functionality. Just be aware the stop input should be closed to be able to start the drive...opening it will stop the motor using the programmed stop mode. As far as I know, only through a network module you could have both inputs work on rising edge... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Path Programming In the "Robot Kinematics" topic, there is a mention of an AOI that is a path planner using position Cams that are calculated fromthe path-points and blended to provide a smooth and optimized path for Pick & Place applications. Here is the link to the instructions for the AOI. Path Object Add-on Instructions_V8.0.pdf I was wanting to know where to get this AOI? I have looked in the sample code library, but no luck. Any help in finding this would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: you will have to beg your Rockwell support for it. i dont think it is avalible on any website. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Sample Code PF40's to SLC 5/05 Does anyone access to a pre-written SLC 5/05 code to control (Send/Receive Messages or controls) multiple PowerFlex 40 drives with 22-COMM-E modules? (Did not see any sample code on the website… found some basic examples in the 22-COMM-E user manual). I Also have one PowerFlex 755 in the mix. Kinda in pickle… our delivery date of the system was recently pushed up and I probably waited a bit too long to get busy on the programming. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. ### Assistant: Try to start from document attached to Aid 52205. It contains some instructions and screenshots for a Micrologix 1100, but could also be used with SLC; just the message settings aren't exactly the same, you may find below an example on how to *convert* the first message indicated in the technote: Anyway you may see other examples of Ethernet/IP messages to a PF in Aid 28652, where you may also find some informations about MSG settings and Multihop. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700H We got fault F37(Heat Sink UndTp) and F10(System Failure).The temperature reading was -130%(minus), although another drive reading was only 30%.Any assistance what to check or how to solve the problem?Thanks. ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Here below some details about the faults you got: F37 - HeatsinkUndTpThe ambient temperature is too low. (evidently a wrong alarm... :smileysurprised:) F10 - System FaultA hardware problem exists in the power structure. 1. Cycle the power. 2. Verify the fiber optic connections. 3. Contact Technical Support. 4. If the problem persists, replace the drive. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Control Logix5561 softwares requirement Hi,As a part of my thesis I am using a ControlLogix5561 processor to communicate with powerflex 700 AC drives. The set up will used to do basic operations of speed and torque command and to display the parameters on the HMI. I have downloaded the demo softwares:1) RSLogix50002) RSLinx Lite As it is a thesis project and not a industrial project there is a financial restriction. So I am wondering whether I can use the demo version to program the PLC or I will have to purchase the full version? And if I will have to purchase the full version then can anyone please let me know what all softwares are mandatory. I think:1) RSLogix50002) RSLinx Classic Single Node (I will be having only one workstation)3) RSView32 -- I think so??? Also while going through the tutorials I understood that:Firmware revision=RS logix5000 revision=Project (.acd file) revision How do i take care that Firmware revision=RS logix5000 revision?? Should i take care while ordering?? Thanks in advance... any help will be much appreciated Jai ### Assistant: also the cotrolLogix processor is without the compact flash card. Why is this card required and can i do away without this card?? Jai \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Force Drive HIM Displays RPM I have installed a 1336 force drive and finally got it working. The problem is that when running the HIM module displays RPM instead of HZ. My company wants to see HZ not RPM. Does anyone know how to get this drive to display HZ? ### Assistant: That is strange, because by default you should see the Status Display, with status description and actual frequency in hz.It seems that you are using a Process Display, where you can configure a custom visualization and scaling on every parameter in the list.If this is the case, it is enough to press the escape button until you reach the Status Display.Reference Manual at this link, chapter 3: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1336t-um006_-en-p.pdf Linkified for convenience - JHutch \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: need to add pf70 rev 5.1 to aop I have added a pf70 rev 5.1 vfd to my controlnet, but the aop only goes to rev 4.1. How can I upgrade to rev 5.1 without using the web update feature? My pc cannot be connected to the internet. ### Assistant: You may download the latest Drives AOP from the following link: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/downloads.html This can be done on another PC you've connected to the internet, then installed on your PC. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Difference between two type of motor Hi, we have many motors of MP Series, MPL-B4540F. But some motor have this serial MPL-B4540F / KK 24AA, some have this serial MPL-B4540F / SK 24AA. What is the difference between this type of motor. Are compatible ?Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I've attached a .pdf printout of the MPL motors Catalog number descriptions, taken from the Selection Guide, page 36... -KK24AA seems to me an incorrect catalog number, maybe -HK24AA? Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 Stop Asserted A used PFlex 700 Series A has a solid green Power light, with the status light flashing yellow. The Port light is solid green, and the Mod light is flashing green. The HMI shows a "Stop Asserted". Parameter ### Assistant: The Stop CF Digital input should be "on" to leave the drive free to run at the start command... see the following image for an example of connection, pin 27 should be closed with pin 24 in this example... I suggest to review the User Manual for more infos about wiring... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1394 Serial Cable Part Number Anyone know the part number for a 1394 Serial Cable?Im told it is a straight through DB-9 Male to Female but I can't find a Rockwell part number. ### Assistant: You are told correct. You just need pins 2,3 & 5 straight through - so you could just make one as well? good luck \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 par 415 Encoder Speed : range +/- 500 Hz too small? Hi, I have a PF70 EC drive with a 20A-ENC-1 encoder feedback module. My motor namplate RPM = 1740. I have a 1024 PPR quadrature encoder. I have a 20-COMM-E adaptor and I want to use this to bring the encoder speed into my ControlLogix processor (through 1756-ENBT Ethernet/IP module). From my understanding, the way to do this is to setup a datalink to read PF70 parameter 415 [Encoder Speed]. What confuses me is that the description of parameter 415 in the PF70 User Manual lists its Min/Max at -/+500 Hz. According to my calculations, at [Mtr Nmplt RPM] = 1740 and [Encoder PPR] = 1024: 1740 [rotations / minute] * 1024 [pulses / rotation] * [1 min / 60 sec] = 29,696 pulses / sec = 29,696 Hz at motor NP RPM. How can parameter 415's range of -/+500 Hz be enough to cover the speed range in my application? Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Hi Paul, I think you've misread the parameter description: :smileysurprised: 415 - Provides a monitoring point that reflects speed as seen from the feedback device. That doesn't mean the encoder rotation frequency, but the motor rotation frequency, or better, the calculated frequency measured through the encoder on the motor. So, if you have your drive commanded to run the motor at 60 Hz, you will see about 60 Hz coming from the feedback device in Param. 415. Also, 500 Hz is the maximum frequency the PF70EC can supply. I've not tested it, but this is how I understand it works. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Formula for calculating Coarse Update Period for 17-axes, 1755-L7x processor + 1756-M16SE cards What is the formula for calculating Coarse Update Period for 17-axis system using the newest 1755-L7x processor and 1756-M16SE cards? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum! Not an expert on that, just reporting what the User Manual indicates: see the table at pag.35 to understand the starting point for CUP settings... Than, see starting from page 32, about the Cycle Time of the Sercos Module. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Devicenet error code E#78 I have a devicenet network with 3 nodes. Two of my nodes are Allen-Bradley bulletin 160 drives and the other is a Mettler-Toledo IND 560 weighting terminal. The problem is that i always get the error code E ### Assistant: Sometimes it is possible to solve communication timeouts (error 78) increasing the Interscan Delay in the DNB properties (RSNetworx)... let's say 20 / 30 / 50 ms ..and see what happens...:smileytongue: I don't know the IND 560, anyway if possible do not use the Autobaud in this device, just set the correct network speed directly... Also verify the possibility to download a newer firmware in this device, sometimes that solves... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40, Lift Application, Free-Fall..... We're using a PF40 for a lift application. There is a carriage driven up and down with a chain and sprocket system, and a counter balance to help with the weight differential. We loaded up the carriage with extra weight (more than what the application would call for), and as we were commanding down, we got into a free fall scenario. I hit an e-stop, and the brake grabbed the shaft and we were safe. So If I command a frequency to this drive, and it can't handle the load, what is going on here? We didn't get a over voltage on the bus, because it would have faulted the drive and the brake would have kicked in.... We're using FWD, REV commands, using the comm port to command frequency. Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: You need a true torque control drive to handle this application. The PF40 is not capable of producing torque at 0 speed so the load goes into freefall before it can take control of the load. You should use a PF700VC drive, it actually has a torque proving application where it controls the brake and will verify the brake is holding before disengaging the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40P Controllogix tags When I added a PF40P to my Controllogix program it created tags to communicate with the drive. Is there a document that explains the tags that were created? The drive data type tags are AB:PowerFlex40P_Drive_8Bytes:I:0 AB:PowerFlex40P_Drive_4Bytes:O:0. Below are some of the tags: MAIN_DRIVE:O.LOGIC_COMMAND (INT)MAIN_DRIVE:O.STOP (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.START (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.CLEARFAULTS (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.ACCEL1_OR_PRESETO (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.ACCEL2_OR_PRESET1 (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.DECEL1_OR_PRESET2 (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.DECEL2_OR_FINDHOME (BOOL) Many of the tags are self explanatory but the tags that have "OR" are confusing because how do I know if the tag is ACCEL1 or if it is PRESET0? thanks, tom. ### Assistant: The function for those commands with the "OR" text, depends by the selection you have dove inside parameter E249 (Velocity OR Position)See User Manual, page 3-61 and App. CSee Aid 41485 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 Why wont my acce/dec changes work? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! It would be nice to have a more detailed description of your issue... number of the changed parameters, PF40 rating, Motor NP data, description of your tests and results... The more efforts you put in writing posts, the more help you may expect to receive... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: M02AE UPDATE FIRMWARE HeloWhy can not I update firmware for M02AE via RSLOGIX5000, when I try to update card from version 3.1 to any of (5.6 , 12.9 , 17.3 etc. shown in below pic ### Assistant: There are different causes for this error to appear, so you've to go through tests to find a possible solution. I would try the following: 1. disconnect every device from that ethernet module you use to get the chassis, I mean just leave the PC connected to it2. remove the processor from the chassis (if possible), possibly just leave the Ethernet and the M02AE3. delete harmony files from PC (Aid 48241)4. try another Ethernet driver inside RSLinx If still fails, I suggest to call in Technical Support, sending them the .log file from ControlFlash (the file is called ControlFlash.log, and it's in the ControlFlash subdirectory, typically \Program Files\ControlFlash. ), they will be able to help in solving the issue....if you like post the file here in the Forum, somebody could try to look into... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 - Wanting to start in manual mode after power failure Having a problem where after a power failure the drive reverts back to auto. Help would be greatly appreciated, cheers! ### Assistant: Unfortunately this is a known behavior: A workaround could be the use of a Digital Input configured to do this selection, but there are some things to be aware of... I suggest to take a look to Aid 38345 (TechConnect Authorization required) and see if it helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Torque Control parameter list in PowerFlex 700 Hi,The parameter list in PowerFlex 700 AC Drives User Manual Series B, Vector Control Firmware 4.001 & Up Series B, Vector ControlFirmware 4.001 & Up Catalog "20b-um002_-en-p" doesnt list the torque control parameters like 526, 527, 528 etc shown in the torque control blcok diagram "http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex700/PF700_Block_Diag_6-03.pdf" I am wondering where can i have the details about these parameters. Thanks and regards Jai ### Assistant: Try to take a look inside the Reference Manual appendix... http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm004_-en-e.pdf - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Torque Control PowerFlex 700 Hi,The parameter list in PowerFlex 700 AC Drives User Manual Series B, Vector Control Firmware 4.001 & Up Series B, Vector ControlFirmware 4.001 & Up Catalog "20b-um002_-en-p" doesnt list the torque control parameters like 526, 527, 528 etc shown in the torque control blcok diagram "http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex700/PF700_Block_Diag_6-03.pdf" I am wondering where can i have the details about these parameters. Thanks and regards ### Assistant: Duplicated topic, see the one inside the right Forum's Board: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/thread-id/2594 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 PI control....Help needed Hi I am new to the forums, I hope I'm in the right place to get some help.I have an application using a 110 Kw powerflex 700 inverter (vector) driving a 90kw motor being used as a pump (PD not centrifugal). I have a pressure gauge sending me a 4-20 mA signal which I am using as my speed control method (I am also using a pot on the panel as my 2nd analogue signal for manual control. Currently I am using the pressure gauge from 3 Bar (4mA) to 11 Bar (20mA) and I want to keep the pressure at 11 bar but of course I accelerate at the start and slow down as I get to 11 Bar but once I am at speed at 20 mA the pressure keeps creeping up over 11 Bar and I have no way of slowing the motor down to reduce the pressure. I think (please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) that a better method would be to use the PI control function in the inverter. My problem is I could really do with some help in knowing which parameters I am concerned with for this application. I am hoping (probably naively) that I can set my speeds and a reference to the pressure (in mA) and the inverter will do the rest. I would really like to know how to get this application running and also would like to learn more about this for future applications but I am a bit of a novice so can someone please supply me with a solution in the form of a idiots guide (for an idiot !) Anyone and everyone's help would be really appreciated Dan ### Assistant: Hi Dan,Yes, PI control is what you want to do. You want to use the PI in Exclusive mode. Parameter 124 sets this up. Set bits zero and four. Exclusive mode means that we are doing standard PI and not speed trim. Zero clamp means that if the PI algorithm results in a negative value for the reference, the drive will clamp the reference at zero stopping the motor, not reversing it. Then, parameter 125 enables the PI system to work. Set bit zero. Now you have your choice of where to adjust your setpoint. Most people use the PI Setpoint (which is parameter 127), but you can use one of the other inputs if you wish. I suggest using the PI Setpoint for now. Parameter 126 is set at PI Setpoint by default. Parameter 128 is where you select the feedback input. You'll choose the analog input where your transducer is connected now. I recommend also setting the accel and decel values to about 2 seconds and let the PI control the rate of accel and decel. Those are parameters 140 and 142.Since the PI Setpoint in parameter 127 is set to 50%, the drive will do whatever it needs to do to drive the feedback to 12mA which is 50% of the 4-20mA range. Larger values for the PI Setpoint will cause the drive to ramp the motor faster to null the setpoint / feedback error. Smaller numbers will do the opposite.The PI Prop Gain parameter 130 is set to 1.0 by default. This means that for every 1 percent change in error between the setpoint and feedback, the drive output will change 1 percent. Smaller numbers here make the output of the drive less active, larger numbers make it more active. Try the defaults for params 129 and 130, they usually work well as a starting point. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: " failed to get names from opc server...." when I freshed the flags folders. when I freshed the flags foleders , I get some tips "failed to get names from opc server....",but i setup a RSlinx enterprise data server .i do not setup a OPC data server in the application. now i do not get any flags in offline folders or online folders. I have set offline flag file when I set the communication.what do i do? ### Assistant: Windows .dll files may not have been registered. Please reboot your computer after registering the files . Close Machine Edition and re-register the following DLLs. These files are located in System32 which is in your system search path: OLE32.dll Actxprxy.dll Msxml.dll Msxml2.dll Msxml3.dll Msxml4.dll Register the files manually by opening the Start menu and selecting Run. Type in the command regsvr32 followed by a space and one of the file names above. Each registration will produce a success message if so. If you received a warning that the file does not exist, that is okay - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Controlling position on Ultra 3000 I want to be able to control the position of the motor by giving the drive a specific count. Presets positions restrict me to having only 8 position however I would like to be able to move the drive to a specific position. The psoition count will be eventually generated by a PLC I am looking at using a logix 1400. Any suggestions? ### Assistant: The Ultra 3000 drive can be configured in a number of operational modes. This includes the capability to follow the commands of a pulse train output from a micrologix controller. I suggest to review the following technotes: Aid 63335 - How to set up an Ultra 3000 to be a Pulse Follower.Aid 17444 - Quick Start" using the Pulse Train Output ( PTO ) instruction for the MicroLogix 1100/1200/1400/1500Aid 27781 - Wiring the Micrologix 1500 to the 2098 Ultra 3000 Digital Servo DriveAid 63378 - What is maximum speed I can get from servo motor when interfacing the Micrologix 1400 to the Ultra 3000? Some of the above are only visible if you have a valid TechConnect contract with RA. See also the MX1400 Reference Manual chapter 6 for PTO. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Extracting Motor Parameters from the PowerFlex700 Drive Hi,Correct me if I am wrong. As per my understanding the auto tuning process of the drive generates a machine model (stator resistance, rotor resistance, stator and rotor inductances, leakage inductance, motor inertia etc) within the drive memory. So my questions are: 1) If i keep the motor coupled to the load during auto tuning (rotate tune), is it okay??2) Is it possible by any ways to get the motor parameters that were determined by the drive? I mean is it possible to read the stator resistance, rotor resistance etc. from the drive As always thanks and regards Jai ### Assistant: The autotune process initiated by P61 determines values for IR Voltage Drop, Ixo Voltage Drop, and Flux Current Reference. These are parameters 62, 63, and 64. This autotune is to be done if running the drive in one of the vector modes are selected by P53 after setting the correct values for P40 through P49. The autotune done by P61 can be done 3 ways, Calculate, Static, or Rotate. Rotate tune must be done uncoupled or the tune will not be correct. If you cannot uncouple the load then perform a static tune. The inertia of the system is found by running the autotune in P67. This tune is to be done coupled to the load if this can be done safely. The inertia autotune ramps up very quickly at the torque specified in P66 and monitors the time it takes to get to full speed. As for getting the resistances and inductances of the motor, there is no way to get this information from the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 70 start-up After power is applied to my powerflex 70 drive, the "him" display shows "Initializing" on top line and "connecting to" on next line. The drive status indicator is flashing yellow, any hint's as what would cause this. ### Assistant: That means that the HIM cannot establish a comm link with the drive. Try removing and reseating the HIM in the pocket. Try removing and reseating the cover on the drive making sure the upper right-hand corner of the cover is pressed tightly against the frame. If those don't help, and you have another drive like this one, swap the covers and the HIMs as a unit. If the problem follows the covers, the problem is in either the cover or the HIM. Then try swapping just the HIM to isolate the problem. If the problem stays with the drive, the drive needs to be replaced. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power flex40 Hi Everybody, How to upgrade the Firmware in PF40 drive, current version (2.04D0R0) Thanks Harpreet ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Unfortunately PowerFlex 4/40/40P/400 drives are not field flashable by enduser.Please contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centre for further information Aid 42454 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Allen Bradley 100-MO9N*3 Auxiliary Contactor to find i want to buy Allen Bradley 100-MO9N*3 Auxiliary Contactor in 220V.do you know where i can find it?thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Try to start from here : http://www.rockwellautomation.com/locations/http://www.rockwellautomation.com/resources/purchase.html - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 power up screen We have a powerflex 70 that when powered up, comes up in a mode to enter parameters. You then have to hit esc inorder to enter the freq that you want it to go to. We want it to go to the freq right on powerup. Is there a parameter to do that? Thanks George ### Assistant: for display settings follow knowbase doc 21005 http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21005 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2364F RGU Notch filter specification to meet IEEE-519 harmonic standard Hi all,is there anybidy who are familar with this issues?Because many customers need our common bus drive system to meet IEEE-519 harmonic standard,and I refer to manuals which shows that a notch filter will be needed at front of RGU .But I don't know the specification for each RGU.Many thanks to everybody here firstly. ### Assistant: I believe this is old product, I have not heard of a 2364. The current active front end is a 700AFE or a little older, but still available 1336R. The 1336 is for smaller applications and the 700AFE is for higher current. The sizing is done based on current requirements. I have only done this with single motor applications so the sizing is easy, for multi-drive applications the easy way is to get Rockwell drives managers to help out by giving them the motor sizes on the application. These do not require a notch filter on the input. The other option for IEEE-519 is a harmonic filter. TCI has one and MTe has one to meet IEEE-519. These would be typically be smaller applications as well where you will not have a lot of regen. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to config the Kinetix 300 for the Buffered Encoder Outputs? How to wiring it with 1769-HSC? Dear all, The I/O Connector (IOD) pin 7 8 9 10 are the Buffered Encoder Output (BA+ BA- BB+ BB-) for Kinetix 300.How to config the Kinetix 300 for the Buffered Encoder Outputs?Is there an Enable Bit to control this output?Does there are some Output Assembly Link parameters should be configed for output? How to wiring this output to 1769-HSC for counter? Is it OK for the wiring plan? ----Kinetix 300-------------------------1769 HSC---------- pin 7 BA+ A0+ pin 8 BA- A0- pin 9 BB+ B0+ pin 10 BB- B0- pin 5 GND DC comm. ----Kinetix 300-------------------------1769 HSC---------- ### Assistant: More Detail information about this issue. Controller: K300Motor:TLY-A110P-rxx2 Absolute encoder, battery backed, multi turn TS5669N124, 33 bits (16bit turns + 17 bit/turn) Motor Feedback Specifications:Tamagawa 17-bit Serial According to ID 106000 - Buffered encoder outputs on Kinetix 300 " The buffered encoder outputs are not compatible with Tamagawa high-resolution motor feedback. " How can I get the position output to 1769-HSC module? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MotionView OnBoard V3.34 What do the tags on top toolbar signify:-1. Save Configuration2. Load Configuration3. Print4. Save Configuration5. Load Configuration6. Restore Defaults7. Upgrade8. STOP/RESET Also, what do the follwoing file formats represent:- 1. .con2. .xml3. .dcf Regards ### Assistant: Hello!Where can I download the software "MotionView OnBoard"?Best Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 parameters uploading and downloading? I need to upload parameters from one ultra 3000 servo drive and want to download same parameters to another ultra 3000 servo drive?Need urgent help!!!!!!!!! ### Assistant: Hey Vikas, so long time since you posted last time in the Forum ! Hope all is ok there... :smileywink: Well, to connect to the Ultra drives you need at least the Ultraware software and a serial cable... just you don't mention in your post about the Ultra 3000 model you have (Stand-alone, Devicenet, Sercos) ? About the last one, please refer to UltraWare / RSLogix 5000 online help for a detailed description of uploading / downloading methods. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Encoder Noise Feedback Greetings, I have a customer with a unique Torque Prove application. They have installed the PF700 and encoder, along with the cables. The issue is that the encoder feedback cable and drive power cables run in the same cat track and due to the unique nature of this mobile hoisting system they cannot separate the cables. They have been considering using an Encoder Filter by Cognito Quam www.cognitoquam.gr (I have never heard of this company). Someone else suggested the use of a reflective wave filter on the power cables to help mitigate the noise. My thought was possibly looking at a Sine Wave Filter. Anyone else have any suggestions, or have delt with a similar application? Cheers. ### Assistant: there really is no good solution. you can try shielded motor leads and shielded encoder cable at least... then ferrite core on the encoder cable with probably a bleed winding thu the core to ground... but its still gonna be ugly. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Torque Mode Simple question I hope. I have a winder application that uses a k6000 servo drive with a MPL-A210V servo motor that will wind tape up into a small spool. I will be running the winder servo motor in the torqe mode to provide tension on the tape as it winds. The tape is being feed by another k6000 servo rollfeed mechanism with a MPL-A320H motor, it will be running the standard postion servo mode so I can measure how much tape is being wound into the winder. As I wind of course, both servos will be running at the same time. My question is, do I still use a MAM instruction with the torque mode winder servo? Of course I cannot use any MAG instructions between both servo motors because the winder will be changing speeds/torque as the roll of tape gets bigger. So this is more of a programming questions as I already have the servos set-up the way i want/need. Any feed back is greatly appreciated Darrrin www.epe-inc.com ### Assistant: you can use SSV instruction to set torqur offset after configuring the servo loop in torque mod \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Database Hello, I use rslogix 5000 V 18.00 but I discovered that now I can't change any motor or drive in the project as the motion database is no longer available. How can I solve this problem? thank you very much ### Assistant: Starting in V18 Rockwell changed how the Motion database is handled. You used to be able to goto Tools-Options, select Motion and point the database to another database. Now you have to use a new tool available here: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/116617/kw/motion%20database/r_id/113025 This should only effect you if this is a custom motor.The normal V18 database should be located at C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSLogix 5000\ENU\v18\Bin\Motion.db You could try a couple of things, try the import tool above to see if it can see the database, replace the database using a known good database from another computer, or you may have to reinstall Logix to correct the corrupted database. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: N10:0 File Map to the Power Flex 4M Drive Parameters I'm trying to find the chart that shows how the N10 file with Ethernet Communications maps to the Power Flex 4M drive parameters. Example why is parameter P101 equate to N10:31?What would be the map starts for the other parameter groups, 201, 301, 401? Thanks. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! What are you trying to do ?PF4M cannot be directly connected to Ethernet/IP, are you using an external comm module ?Which PLC are you using ?Do you need to change / read parameters or to control the drive ? Please post more details, the more effort you put in writing posts, the more help you may expect to receive... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 40 what is the difference between these settings on the dip switch??? Sink/SourceDIP Switch ### Assistant: You may choose if PF40 Inputs can be wired as Sink (SNK) or Source (SRC) via that DIP Switch setting. Leaving it as default (SRC) means you will use the positive wire to connect your inputs, to have them Active HIGH; on the contrary, setting it at SNK will allow you to connect your digital inputs to the negative wire (common) having them Active LOW - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: EDS 2011 Error Message Has anyone had trouble while monitoring an E3? I can monitor the parameters for a few seconds and then it just stops giving me error message EDS 2011. It states a communication error, unable to establish connection with the target device. I can monitor again right after but still only for a few seconds before it quits and gives me the same message. ### Assistant: You might try disabling wireless on the laptop... or something else is trying to com at the same time.. power scheme set to always on... screensaver off... infrared manager off.. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Instruction Error 11 I have a machine that the MASD instructions in ControlLogix are all erroring with 11 as the error code and an extended error code of 0. The machine has been running for several years, however a Kinetix drive was just replaced. The ControlLogix PLC is version 13 and all the drives have firmware version 1.85 or 1.88. Does anybody know what could possibly cause this? ### Assistant: Error 11 is 'Axis Not Configured' Chances are that you need to look into the property tab of your axis and make the association with the particular hardware. Did you have to change the Kinetix type in the project tree, or was it an exact replacement as is that was just a hardware change? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40P From DC Supply Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has had any experience in running a PF40P drive from a DC Supply? The drive we are looking at is probably the 22D-B017H204 (240V, 3-phase, 3.7kW). However, the user manual is a bit vague as to the Do's & Don'ts of using a DC supply, and whether it can only be done with a C-frame unit. Any thoughts or experiences would be much appreciated! Thanks, Simon. ### Assistant: I was unaware the 40P could handle common bus until this post. Other 4 class drives do not have the DC+ connection in the drive so you would not be able to supply DC. I have done DC supply to 700VC drives and there really isn't anything too special. The only trick is turning on the DC supply to the drive, this must be done gradually to allow the capacitors in the drive to ramp up to voltage. This is done automatically in the Rockwell DC bus supplies. Also, if you have a contactor breaking the DC to the drive you need the Digital Input assigned to Precharge Enable like it says in the book. This will force the drive into precharge when the drive is powered back up. If you just closed the contactors the DC supply sees the capacitors in the drive as a direct short, the precharge circuit adds a resistor into the circuit to limit the inrush current. What is the source of DC at what voltage? Why are you using a DC supply? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 575 Input 575 Volt 60Hz input to <10HP V-Drive [not yet purchased]. Can I use a 480V motor & if so is there a parameter setting or just connect it & forget it? ### Assistant: Hi there, Any VFD will accept the nameplate listed line voltage and output any voltage from 0 to Line rated Voltage. So, yes your VFD will output 480V. You would have to tell the drive, via the nameplate data, that it is a 480V load that it is operating. Have yourself a great day. Cheers \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix6k how to read the motor data coming from the servo Hi allhow is it possible to read the motor data sent by the RS485 chip in the servo back to the Kinetix 6k?I would like to check if the motor sends the correct data which I can find on the plate.I was trying to use the Drive Executive but apparently it's made only for PowerFlex.With the Drive Explorer it didn't work also. Any suggestions? Best regardsUli ### Assistant: There is no published way to access the RS485 communications between the drive and motor. The drive checks to see that the attached motor catalog number is the same as the motor under the Drive/Motor tab of the Axis Properties. If these do not match then the SERCOs network will not boot up. You can connect to the drives using either DriveExecutive or DriveExplorer, but not through the SERCOs card. It requires either a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS to connect to the round mini-din connector on top of the IAM next to the SERCOs connectors. All this will allow you to do is see the drive parameters. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: armorstart Hi, i am using armorstart for the first time and when i come to add a 284D drive into the devicenet program i get an error. saying" The applet used to configure the device did not initialize properly".i have downloaded the latest EDS from the web.has anyone any ideas? thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Be patient, but more infos are needed to try to help.... :smileywink: RSNetworx versionRSLinx versionArmorstart catalog numberEDS file version downloadedOS of your PC Best if you can also add a screenshot of the error you got. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error in setting up 22-XCOMM-DC-Base, Multiple VFDs, Module Mismatch We are trying to setup multiple VFDs using a 22-XCOMM-DC-Base We have used this configuration before, but we have never encountered this error. "Module Mismatch" and when we try to connect to the drive through the module configuration tabs it says the path is wrong. -We are all updated tothe lateest versions on RSLinx, RS Logix 5000.- We have checked the configuration of the drives themselves- We have updated the frimware on the XCOMM and the PLC to the latest version-The ip address is correct and communicates correctly with RSLinx and RS Logix-The dip switches are set correctly for 2 drives Please see the attached file for screenshots that cycle trhough the module configuration tabs. Nothing in our configuration has changed fro the way we normally do things. We would appreciate some insight into this.' Thanks ### Assistant: What are the Lights on the X-Comm doing? Is the 22-Comm-E card setup for 2 drives with the correct node addresses? Are the switches set correctly?In order for this communication to work both drives must be on and communicating with the X-Comm. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 phase current issue Summary: Issue in a solid state starter showing no current flow in one of the phases Well at first, i have a motor that at the start it is consuming around 120 and 140 amps and at stable operation it just consumes 17 amps with load, i called the motor manufacturer and he told me it is completely normal this behavior. So as a solution to reduce the high amperage i got a solid state starter SMC-3, it did work really well but no more than 3 times of being used it showed me a phase loss or open load fault, and checking the continuity on each phase i could find that in one of the phases it wasnt current flow, i thought that the starter was damaged but as soon i replace it the new starter showed the same behavior, can any body help me on this issue??? ### Assistant: Here you may find some infos: Aid 59588 - What might cause a phase loss/open load fault on an SMC-3 soft start? - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fault E12 Summary: Kinetix e12 fault with Safe Off What is an E12 fault. It does not show up in the Kinetix fault list? ### Assistant:  \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 and Cat 4 Safety Summary: Looking for a diagram of a Cat 4 Safety circuit with PF700Greetings all, Has anyone come across a situation requiring a category level 4 safety rating involving a PowerFlex 700? I have looked through the publication DRIVES-AP003_-EN-P, but the only cat 4 solution involves the Safe Torque Off chip, and we all know that this chip is not available in the PF700. Any and all input is well appreciated. Cheers. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex700 Drive gives 'Ground Fault 13' with Heavy Load Motor only. The PowerFlex700 AC Drive is working when used with a 4Kw motor. However when connected to a 160Kw Motor, upon sending the start command from Panel View, it gives an error 'Ground Fault 13'. I have entred the related Parameters for the 160Kw motor in the Drive. Also the Drive communication with the Panel View works fine. When the motor leads are connected to the Drive, this error appears when a start command is send from the Panel View. Also note, that the Megger Test on motor leads was OK. The Drive (PowerFlex700) was previously being used with this Motor, however due to some reason it was damaged, and now has been repaired. But now its giving error 'Ground Fault 13' Kindly suggest what needs to be done in such a case. ### Assistant: Which drive is it specifically, a 700VC or a 700H? Was it sent in for repair or was an immediate exchange done? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: drivelogix with point i/o Summary: Connect error on point I/O 1734-aentrUsing drivelgix in a test stand, we are attempting to add some i/o for data aquisition using ehternet from the drivelogix processor in a 700s drive, through 1783 4 port switch to point i/o, 1734-aentr. Everything is visible to RSLinx, all internal device web pages are accessible and the 1734-aent correctly reports all modules in the rack. The ehternet ports are all configured for 100mb, full duplex communications. In short, it all looks good except that I still get the 16 ### Assistant: Please add the following informations: Model of the 1783- switch used Firmware loaded inside -AENTR (use last available, possibly) RPI used for -AENTR, number of connected I/O modules, type of the modules (try to lower the RPI, connect only a module) Are you using a wireless connection ? (try with a cable connection) Try to configure ALL the Ethernet/IP devices to "Autonegotiate port Speed and Duplex"... here what you may find inside Stratix 2000 Installation instruction: The device you connect to a switch should have its Ethernet port configured for auto-negotiate to avoid confusion between half- and full-duplex communication. You can also set the device’s Ethernet port to half-duplex. Failure to do so may result in higher error rates. Stratix 6000 also has its ports configured to Autonegotiation by default, but there is the possibility to change these settings. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 460 volt drive to 230 volt motor I have a 230 volt motor rated at 8.2 FLA. I also have a PF70 460 volt drive rated at 11 amps (20BD011XXXXXXX) I am using this drive to power the 230 volt motor. I will change par 0554 Max voltage to 230 to accomplish this. Do i need to size the 460 volt drive to the FLA of the 230 Volt motor which is 8.2 A or do i need to resize the 460 volt drive to a 20BD022 that can supply 22 A FLA? Space size and purchase dictates the use of this drive arrangement and the option not use a step down xfrmr. ### Assistant: The motor must have insulation required to run on 460V. If it is only a 230V motor, it's insulation may break down when using it on a drive like that. Even though the drive has a 230V paramter it still outputs 650V dc when it is controlling any motor attached assuming that the input to the drive is 460V. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: vfd with panel Summary: vfd panel 7.5hp and 15hpneed a vfd with panel, 7.5hp and 15 hp, allen bradley brand with pressure transmitter feedback look.Is this still available in the market?If it is, anybody who could provide a formal quoatation for us. thanks ### Assistant: If you look up who your local sales office would be they could likely help you out. Have a good one. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 (2098-DSD-HV100-SE) Summary: Ultra 3000 (2098-DSD-HV100-SE) Losing home I have a sercos Ultra 3000 drive which is on the network with four other sercos ultra 3000 drives. I keep losing the home position during machine cycle and its random. Some times it will go the whole day without the home fault and some days its 2-3 time a day. I have check the main power as well as the aux power to the drive and it all checks out ok. I don't know why only one drive on the network will lose its home position. I did swap the drive with another on the network and the problem did not follow the drive. On one occasion I thought I saw the drive reset and power up during a mchine cycle while other did not??? ### Assistant: Try to have a look to Aid 46352 - Ultra 3000. Non-SERCOS. With an SRS or SRM absolute feedback encoder, the current position is lost after a power cycle. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 700 Summary: overcurrent error When I try to start the drive the following message appear ot the HIM "Hardware overcurrent error - F12". Before that I replaced the IGBT Module and ungrade the firmware with the latest revision. What is your advice in this case ? Ivan Koychev ### Assistant: Ivan, here below some notes taken from an old post about 700H drive and F12: A F12 fault indicates an instantaneous spike in application current in excess of 250% of drive rated current. Similar to a short on the output. F12's can be caused by several events all being current related.Typically this can be corrected with proper drive tuning if in Sensorless Vector mode or you can also try Custom V/hz mode if tuning and accel time increase dont work. The Motor control selection settings (P53) can also be set to option 2 for Custom V/HZ and P69 and 70 are used to re-establish your V/Hz curve. These are just common recommendations. To be more helpful I would need more info such as application, cabling type and distance, parameter settings , Motor data, when event occurs during process etc. For now I would try to lengthen the Accel time first if not successful then switch motor control mode to option 2 and adjust P69 in increments of .5 until issue is resolved. Also make sure you re verify the motor Data P40-49 Also, take a look to Aid 38940 - Fault F12 - Instantaneous Output Overcurrent - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MD60 No life. Lost ground while operating Summary: MD60 signal phase lost groundwhile operatingI have an 6MDAN-4P5101, single phase, 240v 1 HP. It has run regularly in my shop for 5 years. I lost the ground line while it was operating. I heard I small pop and now it doesn't do anything. I have cycled power and checked the conections to breaker box. All these are working. I fixed the broken ground connection. The display does not come on. No life, nada, zip. Is there any part inside that might be easily replaced or should I go shopping for a new one? ### Assistant: Usually if you've already cycled power to it a couple of times, and nothing changes on the display, it is damaged and should be sent in to repair, or more probably, you'll need a new one. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S Startup wizard PowerFlex 700S with DriveLogix.Configured for motion control.RSLogix 16.03DriveExecutive 4.01.01 I try to use the Startup wizard (from RSLogix or from DriveExecutive) but when I get to Power Circuit Diagnostic Test (or any other requiring control of the drive) it says, "Received an error response to a control message. This may have been caused by a loss of communications or another device such as a network scanner may have begun controlling the drive. You will no longer be able to control the drive." I cannot use the HIM to run the startup because it has no Start/Stop buttons. How am I supposed to start up this drive? ### Assistant: Hi Phil, It sounds like the drive has been configured in the I/O Config section of the PLC and the PLC has control of it. When an I/O connection is established and running, the drive cannot be controlled by explicit message. Please check the MOD LED on the comm adapter on the drive. If it is solid green, the PLC has control of the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 40P drive Summary: Failed to get ready signalWe have powerflex 40P connected as per user manual.Connections checked which are correct.Hardware enable is used. Drive successfully taken on ethernet.But still we are not getting enable i.e. ready signal from PF 40P.So unable to run the drive.So, what is the reason? Help me out urgently ### Assistant: What about Input terminal 01 ? When the ENBL enable jumper is removed, I/O Terminal 01 will always act as a hardware enable, so that you've to connect it to +24Vdc (or your enable signal) to have the PF40P ready. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive 1305 - BA09A Summary: Do not run from HIMStatus: Stopped, +0,00 Hz Parameters was reset to factory. Can't find in User manual how to run motor from HIM with no other control connectings like buttons, switches, potentiomemeters and outside DC source? If it possible? ### Assistant: Did you jump together terminals 7-8 ? - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 4M - The most Simple app is presenting one huge headache :( Summary: 4M with 2stage Thermostat for Fan controlThis one is almost embarassing to ask but I am missing something that is probably obvious as hell. There are probably 6 parameters to change to make this function as wired. I need a fresh set of eyes. Rather than me explain all the trials and errors, could someone please look at the attachment and suggest the parameters you would change for setup per the wiring in the drawing? In short I simply do not get the desired results with the switch or the thermostats. It is so simple I am missing something obvious, but after MUCH trial and error I give and am swallowing my pride to ask for opinions. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: input = two wire look at truth tables for speed selects, make sure that you onlu have the possibiliity of two different speeds using one input. If you tell me which drive you are using i can give you specifics. your concept looks solid......but its 10pm and i just got finished with a 14 hour day starting up (4) 300 HP drives. feel free to message me. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336E BRF 20 AN impact drive , open frame Summary: Input DC voltage application Hi all. This drive according to its catalog number can use input voltages of 380-480V AC or 513-612V DC. Does anybody have experience with this DC option, is this for the brake only or it could supplement the 3 phase AC input ?If so,how to hook it up ? THANKS! ### Assistant: I'm not an expert, but as far as I can see from the User Manual, the only DC bus terminals on that frame of drive are for Dynamic Brake Option. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 cover screw Summary: I lost the cover screw from a PowerFlex 70 Hi, I have a PowerFlex 70 from which I have lost the cover screw (image attached). None of the screws I have in stock are a match. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how/where I might be able to find a replacement, or even just tell me the screw type/size so I can try to find one myself. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: I don't have informations about the screw itself...as far as I know, the only replaceable part available is the entire front cover... see the parts list here: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7ReleasedParts.pdf - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor Encoder Connector on U3000 Since my motor encoder do not have pinout of overtravel limit, I leave +LIMIT/-LIMIT pins open on CN2. After I startup the driver, there is an Error Code "L" flashing which means the drive is in overtravel condition. The manaual indicates that the motion will be halt if +LIMIT/-LIMIT circuit is open. I wonder if I can just jump +LIMIT/-LIMIT with EMPWR_5V (or ECOM?) to skip the detection of overtravel. YC ### Assistant: If you're using a standard Rotary motor, those pins are not active. If you're using a standard Linear Motor, those pins could be active, but only in case where the encoder has this feature. If you're using a custom Rotary or Linear motor, then the parameter could be enabled in the Motor database configuration. Open the Motor window inside Ultraware and look for Integral Limits in General group, if there is "yes" then the HW overtravel are enabled. If not, then the overtravel error could come from other ways, like configured Inputs of the drive, or from Programmable Software Overtravel limits. Please check first if the Integral Limits parameter is active, then post again, with possibly more details about your configuration and motor. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 755 Device Logix communication Summary: Error when trying to connect to device logix in drv explorer. We are currently commissioning a network of 8 PF 755 drives. We have had no issues over the development and testing until this point. We are now unable to access device logix on 7 of the drives using drive explorer. We are also unable to download to the drive using controllogix 5000. The error that shows up when downloading with controllogix is links may be locked, preventing a download. ### Assistant: Are you running a CIP Motion connection to these drives as well as the DeviceLogix program ? You can't run both at the same time. Is there an error code accompanying the error message ? Sometimes the precise code, like "E12345-6789" can help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Usage of Drive Logic Command Bits over comm link? Hi, I am going to be using a PowerFlex 70 Enhanced Control drive for the first time. I ordered this with a 20-COMM-E Ethernet/IP to DPI Comm Adaptor. I will be using a ControlLogix PLC with a 1756-ENBT Ethernet/IP module. I'd like this CLX PLC to be completely in control of the drive - I want the CLX to issue all start / stop commands and to send the speed reference (setpoint) over Ethernet/IP. I also want the CLX PLC to be able to read the actual speed over Ethernet/IP. I am looking at the 20-COMM-E Ethernet/IP Adapter User Manual. Chapter 5 "Using the I/O" (page 5-11 figure 5-3 to be exact) shows an example ladder logic program that uses the Add-On Profile for to manipulate the drive logic command bits (Start / Stop / etc) in the drive. What I don't see here is an explanation of the proper usage of these bits. For example, I am guessing that Start/Stop logic would work like this: In order for the drive to be able to run, you have to keep the _Stop bit energized at all times. When the _Stop bit is energized, momentarily energizing the _Start bit will start the drive. While the drive is running, momentarily de-energizing the _Stop bit will stop the drive. ...I think this is probably how these bits work, but can anyone tell me if there is anything I should read that explains the proper usage of not only the _Start and _Stop bits, but also the less obvious logic command bits such as _LocalContrl, _SpeedRefID0, _SpeedRefID1, _SpeedRefID2, _MOPInc, _MOPDec. Do these bits function exactly as if you had configured a physical digital input (Digital Input 1-6) for the corresponding function of the bit? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance,Paul ### Assistant: Hi Paul, your assumptions aren't correct... :smileysurprised: The following is reguarding the Stop bit (bit 0) inside the Logic/Command word: A “0 = Not Stop” condition (logic 0) must first be present before a “1 = Start” condition on bit 1 will start the drive.The Start command acts as a momentary Start command. A “1” will start the drive, but returning to “0” will not stop the drive.In order to Stop the drive you'll need a logic 1 inside bit 0 of Logic/Command word. I suggest to review App.D of the Adapter User Manual to understand the Logic/Command word bits and how operate them; the same for the Status word. Feel free to post again if something still unclear. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 PTC using Siemens 1PH7 motor I am using a Powerflex 700 to control a Siemens 1PH7 motor. The 1PH7 has a KTY 84 thermistor PTC. According to the Powerflex 700 user manual the HW PTC input (terminals 10 and 23) are for a 1.8k ohm PTC sensor. The Siemens documentation shows the KTY 84 is a resistance vs. temperature curve starting at 500 ohm at 0 C and going to 2.6k ohm at 300 C.The KTY 84 PTC will read 1.8k ohm at approx. 200 C. Does the Powerflex drive PTC input match the characteristics of the KTY 84 sensor? I can't find any information on the PTC input in the usermanual as far as when it alarms, faults, etc... ### Assistant: Here from the User Manual: The PTC is connected to either the dedicated PTC input (PF700VC only) or Analog input 1 along with a pull-up resistor of 3.32k ohms Operation is the same for both modes. Here from the Reference Manual: Alarm Operation An alarm will occur when the PTC resistance increases above 3230 ohms (5V DC), but must decrease below 2153 ohms (4Vdc) for the alarm condition to clear. Fault Operation A fault will occur when the PTC resistance increases above 3230 ohms (5V DC), and must be cleared (reset) by a fault clear command, after the resistance has decreased below 3230 ohms (5V DC). The drive will also fault if the PTC voltage drops below 0.2V DC, indicating a shorted PTC. See also Aid 29443. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Axis Module erroe E75 Summary: E75 come up when power-up (unload condition, first power-up). How to solve this problem ### Assistant: First suggested check is to verify the firmware of all drive modules: they should have the same firmware level, and also verify it is aligned with the Logix Controller's firmware. Otherwise, flash them all to the correct firmware. There are chances you'll have to replace the IAM module, if the error persists. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 over temp Hello all,I do not have much experience with this series drive, thought I would see if there were similar experiences out there. The drive is a 1336 PLUS II 1336F-B040. The drive overheats when the amps are over 27amp for more than 10 min. The drive is located in an MCC section on the second floor of our warehouse. The temperature varies and the environment is very dusty. This VFD is used for a crusher. While the environment is not perfect, the drive has functioned for several years before we started having this problem. Thanks a bunch ### Assistant: Hi, this fault comes when heat sink temperature exceeds a predefined value of 90° C Your drive is rated for nominal current higher then the one you have, so you have to check other things... Check for blocked or dirty heat sink fins. Check that the ambient temperature has not exceeded 40° C (104° F). Check fan. Maybe the dust has made some problems there.... take also a look to the User Manual App. A to see the derating curves of this drive. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 in mode torque control.... How do I configure kinetix6000 to work in mode torque control with MPL-B320P-M? Thanks ### Assistant: Under the Drive tab, you can select Torque Mode instead of Position Loop. I'm drawing a blank on the exact names, but it's under that selection box. Just be careful that you protect for a possible overspeed condition since you are not controlling the velocity loop. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VFD DRIVE GV3000 /SE 230 - Analog Input Speed Control Issue I'm having problem with the speed control signal to the VFD drive Modle GV3000 / SE 230. It is an old model probably 12 to 13 years old. Orginally, a 0 to 20mA signal was used to control the speed of the motor through this VFD. But today the drive was not following the remote speed control signal, it just ran at minimum speed. Checked the parameters and jumper J4 and look correct. When a maximum signal is given i.e. 20mA the drive goes to the minimum speed (set by parmater P0003) and when a minimum signal is given the drive increase the frequency up to 15Hz (max speed is set at 60Hz). Re-wired the drive so a speed control signal from 0 to 10VDC volts was used as I thought the 4-20mA analog input signal receiver of the drive went bad. Jumper J4 was moved to pin 2-3 and the paramter P-0011 was changed to 2 (0 - 10 VDC). Still the same problem. When I increased the maxium speed paramter to a higher value, the drive will increase the speed accordingly when a minimum speed control signal is given. For example Speed Signal VFD Drive Speed Output In Hertz Max Speed In Hz set by P004 0 VDC 15 600 VDC 30 90 I would appreciate your feedback if you have ever encountered such a problem and were able to fix it. Regards, Charlie CamilleriMaintenance Technician ### Assistant: Look at OIM, see LED AUTO, this control by AUTO/MAN. If AUTO the speed reference source is come from terminal strip. Please download manaul from RA website D23359-460V NEMA Software.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: x y linear coordinated axis Summary: What commands to use I have an application that consist of an x y linear gantry. The application uses two linear cylinders by toolomatic. The linear cylinders are driven by small mpl motor and controlled by Kinetix 6000 servo system and a logix 5000 L61 processor. The x y coordinate system is to drive a series of non linear points for a glue profile. I thought that setting up a cam profile would be the way to go, but it is not working very well. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to set something like this up. ### Assistant: Good evening EPE_DS. What you're looking for in RS5000 is the MOTION COORDINATED tab in the "language element" toolbar (the one where all the ladder commands are). That tab has the commands: MCS Motion Coordinated Stop MCLM Motion Coordinated Linear Move MCCM Motion Coordinated Circular Move MCCD Motion Coordinated Change Dynamics MCSD Motion Coordinated ShutDown MCSR Motion Coordinated Shutdown Reset Before you get to use these commands, you'll have to create a tag of type COORDINATE_SYSTEM. I'd recommend a good hard read of the coordinate system user manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/motion-um002_-en-p.pdf TJ McDermott Senior Project Engineer Systems Interface, Inc. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 EC / PF700 VC DriveStatus_AtSpeed bit Hi, I am using a PF700 VC drive and two PF70 EC drives. In my ControlLogix PLC, I am communicating with these drives over Ethernet/IP via 20-COMM-E modules. In my logic, I'd like to make use of the DriveStatus_AtSpeed bit in each of these drives. I am finding that this DriveStatus_AtSpeed bit is constantly turning on and off, even though my speed is well within the range of what I would consider "At Speed". Can anyone tell me if there is a parameter in these drives that I can adjust to make this DriveStatus_AtSpeed bit a little more forgiving? Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Paul, If the drive is operating in "Speed Control Mode" (Velocity Regulator), the "_At Speed" bit should not turn on and off when the drive is running! The Speed Regulation Control Loop's ONLY duty is to keep the drive running at the commanded frequency! If the drive is operating in "Torque Control Mode"(Torque Regulator), the situation you describe is normal since the Torque Regulation feature of the VFD reduces/increases the operating frequency in order to maintain constant Commanded Torque. The third scenario (probably the one your application applies within) uses a combination of the two above mentioned modes. You could call it Speed Limited Adjustable Torque operation. The drive will automatically switch from speed to torque mode (or from torque to speed) based on the dynamics of the motor/load. If this is true, you could try using the "_Active" bit of the Logix5000 Status Word (instead of "_AtSpeed" bit-which would turn on/off when the drive is running in Torque Regulation) in order to monitor the operating status of the VFD. The "_Active" bit will become true when the drive is started up and will remain on until a Stop command has been issued. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 400, RS 485 not functional Hi! I'm interfacing 3x PowerFlex 400 in a Modbus network over RS485 for remote supervision & control 2 of 3 Drives communicate OK via RS485 with no problems! Only one of the Drives is not communicating at all! It seams that one of the RS485 drivers (the chip) is not functioning. How can I troubleshoot the RS485 interface? Or, where is the RS485 chip? Thanks in advance! ### Assistant: I would configure the connection for only one drive, then test every single drive and see... remember to reset at default every drive and then configure all with the same parameters. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 VC version 9 EDS Just installed version 9 firmware in a PF700 VC drive. Went to RSLinx and I can't upload the EDS from the device. Checked the web and they only have up to V8.002. Anyone know where I can find this? ### Assistant: I've also seen that firmware isn't available inside AB website... so which is the issue in uploading it from the device ? What version of RSlinx Classic are you using ? - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 Drive & 20HIMA6 HIM Summary: Can i connect 20-HIM-A6 to PF70 Drive? As i know 20HIMA6 supports PF70 drive. However, what are the limitations coming while programming? Whether all functionality will be available for PF70 drive in 20-HIM-A6 like 20-HIM-A3 ? Is there only certain functions will be activated and not all while connecting 20HIMA6 to PF70 drive . ### Assistant: Sat, I suggest to review the following manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20him-um001_-en-p.pdf There are all the informations and limitations related to the usage of the Enhanced HIM with a PF7-class drive. - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using MOP for speed control Summary: Functionality of MOP in PF 700VCGreetings all, Has anyone who has used the MOP speed reference in a PF700VC noticed that it overrides the programmed speed reference of the Jog? I help a customer set up a drive app the other day, migrating from a 1336S to the PF700VC and when we went to set up the Jog, it didn't respond to the programmed speed reference. But, when we set the drive up to match the original setup it worked great. The original set up had a jumper into the Run Forward (2-Wire setup) and a preset speed. The jumpered portion was wire directly to the terminal, so when the button was released it would release the command. The confusing part is why did the MOP reference override the Jog frequency? Anyone with any thoughts? Cheers ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336S Fault 58, but no blown fuse ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700H System Fault 10 Summary: Powerflex 700H System Fault 10Hello, I am using Powerflex700H VFD. Iam facing a problem called System Fault F10 during power up. I tried to reset the same but not successful. Please suggest for the above. ### Assistant: System Fault 10 is a pretty major malfunction. Were you able to retrieve the Fault Sub-Code declared when the System Fault 10 becomes active? It is a three, four or five digit number which will point you towards a specific system section. After retrieval, crossreference the Sub-Code within http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/20c-pm001_-en-p.pdf Page 3-14. This should give you a better idea about what's going on. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to plan the PF400 drives to MODBUS networks and Remote HIMS? I have a question for PF400 drives applications. 4 pieces of PF400 drives is set to MODBUS networks and evey drive has a remote HIM on cabinet. But PF400 drive has one RJ45 port. And I know we have a spiliter cable(master/Slave) to connect the RJ45, and the spilitter ports ,one for Master and the other for Slave. Can I use the splitter cable to support my idea( One for Remote HIM and the other for MODBUS network)? ### Assistant: HI BUDDY YOU DON,T NEED TO USE SPLITTER CABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE AS YOU CAN DIRECTLY USE RJ45 CABLE FOR REMOTE HIM AND FOR MODBUS COMMUNICATION (22-COMM-H) YOU CAN USE DPI PORT 5.DPI PORT 5 IS LOCATED ON THE DRIVE YOU CAN REFER USER MANUAL FOR THAT. HOPE THIS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTION.BBYE \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-M02AS Axis Feedback Problems We have a control logix system, using version 13.04. We have a MTS temposonic linear probe that we have connected to a 1756-M02AS card and using feedback only for a display of the position. This works great until the power is removed from the control logix rack for whatever reason, whether it be power outage or turning the power off. When the power is removed and then turned back on we have to cycle the power that goes to the MTS temposonic probe, after we do this it works great again. The part number on this MTS probe is RPM0420UD701S1B6102. We have other MTS probes in use on other machines and don't have this problem. I have contact AB with this problem and they tell me it is a problem with the MTS probe and I need to contact MTS. So I contacted MTS and they tell me that the problem is with the device that we are using to read the feedback. Has anyone ever had this problem? Is there something we could do in the logic to simulate the same thing, like at the first scan or something? Thanks for any help. ### Assistant: Do you have any error Status on the Axis when the Fault occurs? Have you tried using the MAFR (Motion Axis Fault Reset) in Direct Mode? Possible Workaround is to use the MDO function and the Enable for that Axis to Power the MTS \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Speed Regulation Mode Summary: Speed Regulation Mode in laymans termCan some explain in laymans term on this explanation by A-B. I can't get a good grasp on this. Speed Regulation Mode In a speed regulated application, the torque reference is generated by the speed regulator output. Note that under steady state conditions the speed feedback is steady while the torque reference is a constantly adjusting signal. This is required to maintain the desired speed. At transient state, the torque reference will change dramatically to compensate for a speed change. A short duration change in speed is the result of increasing or decreasing the load very rapidly. TY.. ### Assistant: Selecting speed regulation mode means you want to maintain whatever speed you set. In order to maintain speed, torque will fluctuate as necessary to hold your set speed. The opposite is true if you select torque regulation mode. To maintain a constant torque, the speed will fluctuate as necessary to hold your set torque. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 865 Medium Voltage Differential Feeder Protection Summary: 865 Medium Voltage Differential Feeder ProtectionHi What is the exact part number for "865 Medium Voltage Motor & Feeder Differential Protection"? http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Circuit-and-Load-Protection/Medium-Voltage/865-Medium-Voltage-Protection ### Assistant: check page 45 of this document http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/br/1503-br010_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336F-b050 Drive Summary: stop drive after 20 minutesWe would like to stop drive after 20 minutes. But this drive is in a stand alone system connected to the pump itself. It has a HIM display, but no TB3 board. What I was going to do is add a timing relay inside and remove the enable after 20 minutes. So here is my question, can the drive have both an HIM (start command and speed control) and a TB3 board? Use start button on the HIM, it would stop 20 minutes later when I removed the enable. Cat ### Assistant: I would set up the TB3 as a '3-wire' configuration and hold the STOP input true, then interrupt it when you need to stop. You could do the same with the Enable input too. As long as the TB3 doesn't have any exclusive control features programmed (like 2-wire mode, or Local Control) then you can use it to assert a STOP only. STOP is asserted when it is provided by any interface to the drive and cannot be masked out. The -L6 on the end of the part number indicates that there was (when it was delivered from the factory) a 115V AC version of the TB3 discrete input board installed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 70 Summary: sts light blinking yellowneed help with a powerflex 70 wont start the motor sts light is blinking yellow ### Assistant: i think i just need to change a parameter but not sure which one \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S I am looking for example programs for the PF700s drive. This application is speed matching two machine sections using two PF 700s 7.5 hp drives with synchlink. The application is a bottling machine with a filler section and a sealer (capper) section, the two sections are not physically connected and they have separate motors and encoder feedback. I want to use one drive (filler) as the master with two encoder boards installed one feedback from each section motor encoder and slave the sealer thru synchlink. ### Assistant: Hello, An application engineer has provided this DOC file that might help \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Baud rate for 20-750-CNETC connected to PF753 Hi, In some manuals, I see the communication specification attached below. So,if a 20-750-CNETC option connected to PF753 DPI port is selected for ControlNet communication, I can only get the maxium baud rate is 500K, but not 5M max.? Is it right? ### Assistant: On the Network side, the protocol is ControlNet, which only runs at 5 Mb/s. On the Drive side, the protocol is DPI and the data rate is 500 kb/s. Don't think of every bit on the Network corresponding with every bit on the Drive; ControlNet supports 99 nodes and hundreds of meters of cable and a wide variety of devices, while DPI is a tiny network that runs a few inches of ribbon cable between the drive, the HIM module, and the 20-Comm-X. In general I estimate a 10 millisecond delay between a packet arriving at the 20-COMMx and the drive taking action on the command in that packet. I know the 750 series are faster than the 700 series and you can ask RA for specifics, but that rule of thumb has always proved good enough for me. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 fault 121 I am experienceing this fault and did a search of the forum and found this, but it was left unresolved. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/2212 . I was wanting to see if anyone has found a resolution to this fault. I have replaced all components in the VFD, then replaced the VFD. I am still getting the fault occasionally. Any ideas on what to check next? ### Assistant: We went into the VFD bucket, MCC and also the motor and tightened all of the ground connections. This seems to have fixed it. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex40 Regenerative Load Summary: What (if any) is the regenerative load passed to the incoming AC LineMy application is powered using a generator. The end user is concerned that the drive will pass the regenerative load back to the generator causing problems with the generator's voltage regulator. The equipment is Powerflex40 with line reactor and external dynamic brake. (There are three motors which are all set up the same (motors are 1.5 HP (2) and 1.0 HP (1)). What is the regenerative load that could be passed back to the generator and (if present) how can it be limited? ### Assistant: The front end of the PF40 drive is diode so there is no way to get the regen back onto the line. The bigger problem with running a drive on a generator is the non-linear load. The drive does not draw current from the source through the entire sinewave of the incoming voltage. This causes voltage and current distortion. Basically it comes down to the generator needs to be oversized for the load. What is the load that it will have regen? This drive will handle some regen, but it is not the best drive for a lot of regen. It can have problems with bus regulation. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: synchronizing on several motor of extruder line. In my application I have five motors to synchronize to the same speed source. I am looking for the application example. I want to use powerflex 700s,and each motor with encoder.could I match previous encoder of motor to next motor as speed reference? I have heard the drive logix and sychrolink,so these can apply to it or not. Could you kindly explain to me.and give me some doc.to detail the application ,how about the parameter etc. ### Assistant: Me enterè de informacion sobre fallas que se presentan en los condensadores de filtros de linea de los Variadores Power Flex 7000... cuando el variador se apaga y en la pantalla sale el mensaje de "overcurrent o Line Cap failure" este dependiendo del firmware NO se debe de resetar hasta no haber revisado los filtros... La consulta es cual es el procedimiento o dicho de otra manera la forma como se debe de descartar esta falla... Favor de pasarme elgun link o informacion sobre esto... saludos \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 400 tripping in Undervoltage Fault Summary: Fault Code 4In our Plant Cooler section we have 13 nos. PF 400 Drives ( Cat No. 22C-D260A103 132 KW MFD 2007 JUL 30 China). Out of them 3 Drives are often (After 2-3 day’s) tripping in UNDER VOLTAGE FAULT F4. After every fault i have checked Advance Display Parameter d326 Fault Bus Voltage which was 560-580 VDC (Normal) I have enabled Flying Start & Bus regulation parameter but problem not rectified. Any Suggestion PLZ ? ### Assistant: Are there any line reactors installed with the drives? With this many large drives together there's a good chance the harmonics cresated could be causing DC bus ripple, which the drive could interpret as an undervoltage condition. Cheers \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to Programm kinetix 300 with RSLogix 5000 How do I have du Programm a Kinetix 300 Drive with RSLogix 5000? I use a MPL-A310 Servo and want to use my Kinetix with a Logix5561. How do I have to configure the axis in RSLogix for Ethernet/IP? I am new to Rockwell and Allen-Bradley I only used Siemens SIMATIC device for projects. I only want to get into this software and my first step is only to control thios one axis. ### Assistant: There are some sample programs for K300 with Logix 5000. Go to this page: http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/public/documents/webassets/sc_home_page.hcst And select MOTION CONTROL, INTEGRATED for the product family, and then OTHER for the product. There are a number of K300 and Logix 5000 examples. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 20 COMM D FW VERSION Summary: ERRORS WHEN CHANGING 20 COMM D MODULE WITH DIFFERENT FIRMWARE ### Assistant: I'm getting some faults related to PORT 5 adapter on a PF70 with device net adapter 20 COMM D, so after troubleshooting it I decided to change 20 COMM D comms adapter, the one that is installed is a 20 COMM D FW VER 1.007 Ser B and I have a new one FW VER 2.001 Ser B, after installing the new one and downloading the config to it a new fault rise and I wasn't able to clear it, the fault was related to config parameters. When I downloaded the config to this new adapter the HIM asked me for confirmation telling that this was a different version to that I hited the enter button accepting the warning. Then after a cuple os seconds of resetting everything the fault appeared. I put again the old module with no faults. Do I need to have the same FW version to replace the 20 COMM D module? Any help will be must welcome. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 Standalone Summary: Using Kinetix 300 with two Anorad linear actuators.Hi I'm quite new to this kind of automation components and is therefore seeking a little help. I'm working on a project where I'm supposed to control numerous actuating parts, where one is a Kinetix 300 servo drive controlling two Anorad linear actuators. The actuators are two function as a XY-table in robot cell. I've not received any components yet, so all I have to go on are the datasheets available online. The entire system will be controlled from LabVIEW, which brings me to my problem. I want to control the Kinetix 300 drive with TCP/IP, but I can't find out what I'm supposed to send to it. The examples I've seen require me to have a MicroLogix 1400 controller and some other components, but I am only to receive a Kinetix 300 and two Anorads linears actuators built into a XY-table. As far as I can work out I need to run the preinstalled software for the servo drive to recognize the actuators and their current load. Once it is set up I want to control the XY-table by sending simple commands to the Kinetix 300 drive. Does anybody have any experience with this? In essence what I want to do is to control both position and speed of the XY-table, by simple commands depending on the rest of the system. Best Regards Kristoffer M.Sc. ### Assistant: Kristoffer, I may be missing something, but I think you have a problem with a single K300 and two actuators. Do you plan to use a contactor to switch from one actuator to the other? The K300 typically controls a single servo motor. In the configuration you describe (xy table), you would need a K300 for each actuator. Yes, you would initially run the software built into the K300 (a java app that downloads to your computer automatically when you access the drive with a web browser of proper vintage). The drive communicates using Ethernet/IP, which is not the same thing as TCP/IP. You're correct, it is geared towards communicating via Ethernet/IP with a Contrologix or Micrologix platform. It CAN stand alone if you wish to issue descrete move commands through its digital IO (binary coding the inputs to select various indexes). That does not sound like it will work if you wish an XY table though. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1394 controllers ... RoHS compliant? How do you find out if the device is RoHS compliant? ### Assistant: Ah, another one I can answer. (Be careful, folks, that makes two in a row! :smileywink: ) AID 40015 JHutchRockwell Automation Moderator \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 755 CIP motion Summary: Using Powerflex 755 drives as CIP Integrated motion drives Has anyone had any experience using a 755 drive, 20-750-UFB-1 card and a SSI encoder? I cannot get the Logix PLC to configure the drive in a usable way. ### Assistant: See your other post; I answered there. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 4 Summary: control powerIs there a parameter for the 24v control power to be internal or will an external power souce be required ### Assistant: It depends by how you will wire your drive. Terminal 11 could be used to supply internal 24Vdc power to Digital Inputs; drive will output 100 mA maximum through that terminal. Please take a look to User Manual chapter 1, you will find informations and wiring examples for either internal or external power source. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 750 as CIP drives Summary: Using Powerflex 750 drives as CIP Integrated motion drives Has anyone had any experience using a 755 drive, 20-750-UFB-1 card and a SSI encoder? I cannot get the Logix PLC to configure the drive in a usable way. ### Assistant: I have! I have! Getting the settings right required several calls to Tech Support. We had some weirdness occur with getting the drive to configure, I think having to do with one person trying to configure the drive on the network while another was upgrading the firmware on a bunch of Armorblock IO modules. Bad combination; the drive could not handle the RS-WHO calls (40,000 per second, or some such nonsense), and would CIP-SYNC fault. Rockwell has since released a firmware upgrade to fix that. There was much confusion too because Rockwell documentation talks about Channel A and B in the Logix5000 IO tree, but X & Y for the UFB card. It DOES work, but you'll have to give more details for me to be of useful help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can't enable PowerFlex700 Summary: Drive Not enabledBlinking yellow STS (status). On HIM - Not Enabled. DriveExcutive shows Enabled.May be parametrs 211 and 214 helps. ### Assistant: You are probably missing the "Hardware Enable" jumper. Either replace it or your "Enable" input will have to be landed (and configured) on "DigitalIn 6" . See Page 1-18 of the attachment. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: mitigate electromagnetic noise Summary: electromagnetic noise Do you have experience with VFD installed close to electronic equipment, e.g. inside MCC cell or control board? What are the measures taken to avoid or mitigate electromagnetic noise? Do you know of a specific publication or whitepaper on installation inside control cabinets as with VFD next to DeviceNet controller in MCC? Any information will be appreciated. Regards, Moshe Marlov ### Assistant: One of the best out there is: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/drives-in001_-en-p.pdf Publication DRIVES-IN001K-EN-P It should be the starting point, however, supplementary filtering might be needed. Recently A-B started offering Reflected Wave Filter Modules for the PowerFlex 70.700, 735/755 Architecture Class VFDs. ABB hardware includes EMI filters within their latest generation ACS800 AC drives. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 Simulation Can I simulate a PowerFlex 70 Drive using RSEmulator or SoftLogix and download my program and do the necessary PowerFlex 70 configurations etc. ### Assistant: roomi, unfortunately this kind of emulation isn't available. :smileysad: You need to be connected to a "real" Drive in order to test its configuration... Anyway, either you may use Premier Drive Integration in RS5000 to create an offline configuration of a Powerflex, to download later (if your drive is connected via Ethernet/IP or Cnet), or you may use Drive Executive Software (also for offline settings of PF). More informations on those solutions above, in the following link:http://www.ab.com/drives/software.html Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PM 3000 Modbus TCP Can anyone tell me how to communicate with modbus TCP on 1404-M405? Is it with the -ENT option, or is there another for modbus TCP? ### Assistant: PM3000 -ENT option only support Ethernet/IP protocol, there aren't other options for Modbus TCP (see screenshot)... :smileysad: In order to do this communication, you need a gateway standalone module, like these: http://www.anybus.com/products/products.asp?PID=371&ProdType=Anybus%20X-gatewayhttp://www.prosoft-technology.com/content/view/full/7366 Maybe useful the link to the Encompass site, where you may find out all these solutions and others. http://www.ab.com/db/encompass/bps_ext.search Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Self Sensing - Ultra5000 Hello, I have an Ultra5000 drive (2098-IPD-20) and I need it to drive a Moog AC servo motor. The Moog had a resolver so we put a quadrature encoder instead (A+, A-, B+,B-, I+,I-) and wanted to use the self sensing ability of the Ultra500 to automatically determine the commutation. No matter what I define in the drive I keep getting error 39. The motor STARTS rotating and after a couple of seconds it faults out putting error 39. I really don't know what's the problem....? The motor parameters are properly defined and I do see in the Ultraware the encoder counting when I rotate the shaft manually. Any ideas? Thanks,Dan ### Assistant: Anybody? Dan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-M02AE With PF700S Summary: 1756-M02AE With PF700S Hi! Does anyone know if it's possible to use 1756-M02AE to control PF700S drives? I would like to use the motion instrction in rslogix5000, like MAPC,MAM and MAG to control PF700S drives, Thanks. ### Assistant: PF700S could be used in a motion application only when a DriveLogix 5730 Controller Option is installed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 160 ssc program lock I have several 160 ssc drives that have program lock parameter 57 set to 1 [locked] and when I try to set to 0 [unlock] nothing changes . this happens on all 4 units. I must be doing something wrong. Is there another way to reset program lock ? 2 of the units have s02 option changes par 57 = 000/999/000 [ min/max/default] locked at 1 others are par 57 = 0/1/0 locked at 1 these units are new in box, but from reseller . they work but with the locked parameters. thanks for any help. ### Assistant: As far as I can see from manuals, the only (and easy) way to reset it is to set the parameter to "0". Different situation for the drives with S02 option, where an integer data is needed as password. Program Lock Password The S02 option provides a program lock feature with a three digit integer (standard lock feature uses a single digit). All program group parameters will be locked unless the correct integer is entered in P57 - [Program Lock]. This parameter value will re-initialize to “000” or relock whenever power is cycled. The program unlock will also be required when using communication modules after the power is cycled. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Factory settings Maxpak III Summary: How to reset to factory settings Hello, I have a CD drive Reliance Maxpak III, and I want to restore factory settings originates. As I can do from the keyboard? Thanks ### Assistant: Hope somebody will be able to help on that, I'm not, unforunately. In the meanwhile, I may suggest a website where you may find all the legacy Reliance drives literature. http://www.reliance.com/literature/index.html Just "drilling down" under Drives, Manuals, DC Legacy Drives, MaxPak III, you might find a manual with some indications. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 Spindle Orient Summary: Is PF755 Spindle Orient posible with absolute encoder Has anyone had any experience using a PF755 drive, 20-750-UFB-1 card and an absolute encoder using Spindle Orient Mode? I need to be able to run at a nominated speed the stop at a nominated position of the output shaft. ### Assistant: It was included in V2 firmware. See parameters starting at 1581 on page 196 of the programming manual ie 750-PM001B-EN-P. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive Executive Summary: About Drive Executive Software Does anybody know whether Rockwell stopped providing Drive Executive Software with RSL5K Professional? Regarrds, --Rahul. ### Assistant: Rahul, as far as I can see through web sites infos and docs, Drive Executive Lite is still included in the RS5k package. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sp/drives-sp001_-en-e.pdf Here a partial list of software coming with RS5k: RSLogix 5000 V19.01 - 9324RLD300ENE (1 DVD) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 EC Change Parameter 80 via Devicenet? Summary: Is it possible to Change Parameter 80 "open loop to encoder" via devicenet? I am trying to change parameter 80 feedback select to select open loop if the encoder failed. Im attempting to do this over a datalink. My data link is working however I cannot change the feed back type. I need this for a backup. ### Assistant: If you're sure the datalink is working fine (i.e. if writing to another parameter works), then it is probably due to some conditions needed in order to have this parameter changed (other related parameters, status of the drive...) try first to do the same operation through an HIM, and see if it works; then try the procedure in the same way through the Devicenet. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 Estop Condition I have a Kinetix 300 and a MPL motor. I am connected to the drive via a Micrologix 1400. My problem is that once I resume from an Estop condition, I want to be able to push a button and have the drive go to a fixed position. However, the drive wants to continue to run the 1st index. After multiple attempts to abort the index via messaging, it still wants to run the 1st index. Even if the servo is running the 2nd index when the Estop is pressed, it wants to return and run the first index. Has anyone been able to find a way around this? I would love to be able to just push a button and have the drive go to a fixed position. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 700 error code:F902, what is reason? ### Assistant: Fault code 902 = Fatal Motor Overrun Possible communication issue or fault between Power Board and Control Board. This is a development fault code that is not part of the normal fault listing to this drive. The recommended procedure is to replace the Control Cassette if problem persist. I strongly suggest to contact the Technical Support for your region, asking about the error code. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 plus II him status display I have several 1336 plus II's, and on one of them the status display on the hmi is not backlit. Call me picky or whatever, but I just want all my drives to look alike. I tore through the user manual twice and still can't find anything to help me. I came here before the knowledgebase so now that's where I'm going.Thanks ### Assistant: Did you try the HIM on another 1336 Plus II? Or another HIM on that drive where the display is dark?Just to better understand where the problem is.... seems to be a faulty HIM, or some other component in the drive, like HIM connector, or board that doesn't give enough power to it. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 230 vac to a PF 40P drive Summary: 230vac 1 phase power into the PF40P or PF40 running a 230vac 3 phase motor.I have an application that there is a need to run a 3 phase 230vac motor with only 230vac 1phase power available. I would like to use the PF 40P but I dont see an opton for it. If it can be done what is the derating for the drive to do it? If it cant be done with a PF 40P can it be done with a PF 40 or anything else? ### Assistant: Powerflex 4x three-phase input drives can be run using single phase input, providing a 65% derate of drive rated current. It is documented inside PF40P User Manual, page 1-12 - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: power flex 40 Summary: need to set rpm according to time entryhell0 i have a power flex 40 drive which i am using in a hydraulic pump now i want any hmi by which i can enter the time value and then accorig to this time valu my drive rpm will set ..example if i enter 60 minuts my drive rpm will set in such manner so that the hydrulic machin will compleet its task in 60 minuts . ### Assistant: I'm a little confused on what you're asking here. Is it that you want to drive to run for 60 minutes and then stop? Are you looking to have the drive accel and then decel over that 60 minutes? Can you please give some more specific details as to what "complete its task" will mean? Also, I would assume this HMI is connected to a PLC, correct? Do you need to send the information from the HMI to the PLC and then the PLC to the drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SERIES A Drive Cat No. 22A-DP0N104 Summary: Under VoltageHi, I have a client who currently used this kind of Drive: Cat No. 22A-DP0N104 SERIES A Motor Rating: 1.5Kw/2.0HP Input: 3 Phase, 380-480V, 46-63Hz AC Voltage Range: 342-528V Amps: 5.7A Output: 3phase, 0-240Hz Ac Voltage Range: 0-460 Continuous Amps: 4.0 60 Sec Ovld Amps: 6.0 My question is: 1) If the incoming voltage is 380V, can this type of inverter run in healthy condition? 2) What will be happening if the voltage reaches below 380V? 3) What is the minimum voltages for this inverter? 4) Will the amps (input/output) increase if the voltage decrease(below 400V)? 5) What does it mean by 'AC Voltage Range: 342-528V' ? Regards, Aziz ### Assistant: The specs are fairly straight forward. The inverter will run normally if you are able to maintain the voltage anywhere within 342-528V. The inverter takes that 3-phase input voltage, converts it to DC voltage (approximately 1.4 times the AC voltage). It then chops the DC voltage up to simulate an AC signal out to the motor. To answer your questions: 1) This inverter can easily run on 380V. 2) The data sheet says you will get a bus-undervoltage fault if the DC bus voltage drops to around 390Vdc, equivalent to about 275Vac line input voltage. That's a pretty significant sag if the nominal voltage you expect to give it is 380. I would try to keep the input voltage above the recommended 342Vac, but you do have a good margin. 3) I'd treat 342 as the minimum, but you can go lower without causing a bus-undervoltage fault. 4) You'd likely see a larger current draw, but if you size your overcurrent protective devices according to the specifications given in the datasheet for the drive, you should not see any problems. 5) We've covered the lower end of the voltage range. If you supply this drive with any voltage that is between these two limits, the drive will operate as expected. 480Vac is a common voltage. This AC input will give a DC bus voltage of 672V. This is well within the operating range. The drive will report a bus overvoltage if it reaches 810V (about 575 Vac input). NOTE: The drive uses the DC bus for regeneration when slowing the motor and load down. If a drive is running at the higher end of the ac input range, and slowig a heavy load down, the energy put back into the DC bus could cause it to fault with a bus over-voltage. From the theme of you questions though, I don't think you'll be working at the higher range. TJ McDermott \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 3-wire run command Summary: Does run/forward command have to be maintained?On a pf40 using 3-wire wiring configuration and internal +24vdc, does the run/forward command have to be maintained or just momentary? ### Assistant: In a 3 wire control, the Start command act as a Momentary Input; Stop Input must be maintained to let the motor run. You may clearly understand the wiring inside Chapter 1 of the User Manual (1-20 and 1-21) - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex family parameter list Summary: Parameter spreadsheetDoes anyone know if the powerflex parameter lists are available in spreadsheet format? ### Assistant: Both Drive Executive and Drive Explorer can save the parameters to a text file that can be imported into Excel. "File -> Save As -> .csv" and "Select the parameter list; File -> Print all parameters to a file" respectively. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Harmonic Filter with PowerFlex700 drives Summary: Use one Harmonic Filter with multiple PowerFlex700 drives Hello dears, I am designing a RO system which we are using almost 15 PF700 drives (11KW=10 and 5.5KW=5) in same MCC room. I want to use single Harmonic filter (Low Pass) with all VFDs. My two questions as below 1- Harmonic filter for the PF700 required or not required to meet the IEEE-519 standard (according to the IEEE-519 it should be 5-8%)? 2- One Harmonic filter with 15 VFDs is workable or not? Please advice accordingly. ### Assistant: You need to use an Active harmonic filter for multiple drives, remember to also use a input choke on each drive. This will reduce the active filter size. A complete harmonic analysis is required to size the unit. You need the KVA / fault rating and impedance of the supply transformer, cable lengths and the amount of linear load on the same feeder. Here is a link to a calculator tool http://webdc.transim.com/rockwell/ If all the drives are operating at the same time then just add the kw's as one large drive \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 4160 VFD Summary: Synchronous Transfer ProblemsWe have a 4160 synchronous transfer bypass system for two motors that will not synchronize with the fixed frequency buss to allow the transfer. ANy thaught on where to start looking? Could it be the isolation transformer? ### Assistant: Wow !! I guess this is with Powerflex7000 drives, best to leave it to the experts and get a Rockwell field support engineer involved \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Frequent Motor Starting I have a case conveyor application that requires frequent starting/stopping of a 1/2 HP squirrel cage motor at 10 times per minute. (3 seconds on - 3 seconds off). I am concerned that if I use a NEMA starter for this application that it will beat itself to death within a year or so. Would a SMC soft starter be able to handle this frequent start/stop application? ### Assistant: I have used a freq drive for similar applications. I would consider using a fan cooled inverter duty motor. Have an application where we are starting and stopping a 2hp motor 30 to 40 times a minute, been running 6 years. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error E30 on Kinetix 6000 servodrive Summary: Kinetix 6000 module constantly showing E30 error code Hi! We have in our facilities a servo system with 3 kinetix 6000 15amps modules and 1 4amps module. The 4amps module (2094-BMP5-S) is being giving us the E30 error code and therefore we cannot run the rest of the machine (is a pressing machine). This module controls an AB ServoMotor MPL-B310P-MK22A part no. 7031-05-4201 series A. We have tried changing the feedback cables but it is still not responding, we even tried with a 4amps module we have in stock but nothing. The motor turns free and the rest of the components this motor drives are OK. Besides the feedback cables and the servodrive, what else can we check to try to restart this machine? There is something else we can do? Thank you very much! ### Assistant: Error E30 is, and I quote, "MotFeedbackFault (Motor Feedback Comm): Communication was not established with an intelligent encoder." It seems QUITE obvious that your encoder is not intelligent; it's a stupid encoder. Seriously; about five years ago Rockwell had a batch of bad feedback cables for K6K drives/MPL motors. There was a PSA (Product Service Announcement) about them (aka a recall to us customers). If you'll dig through the knowledgebase, you should be able to find it and compare the affected cables with what you have. Your RA distributor should be able to help too. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Change nodes Maxpak III Summary: How to change nodes in a Reliance Maxpak III Hello, I have a CD drive Reliance Maxpak III, and I want to restore factory settings originates. As I can do from the keyboard? Thanks ### Assistant: Hope somebody will be able to help on that, I'm not, unforunately. In the meanwhile, I may suggest a website where you may find all the legacy Reliance drives literature. http://www.reliance.com/literature/index.html Just "drilling down" under Drives, Manuals, DC Legacy Drives, MaxPak III, you might find a manual with some indications. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: seriesA and SeriesB Summary: is power-flex driver seriesA and seriesB work together? hello, my name is said and I have a trouble at the machine drivers, machine has allen-breadley power flex drivers(vector ) seriesA (old version)and we want to use this series A with together series B power flex drivers.PLC is 5563 PROGRESSOR UNİT and using controlnet communication. we tried to work together series A and series B but not satisfied. how we can do. thanks. ### Assistant: would you please to explain more detail, what do you mean for " Work Together" ? Thanks and regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Screen saver on HMI of Powerflex 70 / 700 Summary: Can we setup Screen saver on HMI of Powerflex 70 / 700? The HMI of Powerflex 70 / 700 happens to be in the MCC room & the display is continuously ON, for months together. HMI is seldom used once the setup is done & the respective machines are running normally. The backlit display goes off at times or display screen becomes dim, may be due to continuously powered ON. Can we setup Screen saver on HMI of Powerflex 70 / 700 like on our PC so that the display will be OFF if the HMI is not used for set time & comes ON when we start using it.? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 capacitor shelf life Summary: Cat ### Assistant: Ken, here a technote that may be interesting: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18015 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Speed Synch I have an application in which two motor speeds need to be synchronized under varying loads. One motor is a 30HP and the other is 10HP. The 30HP is the master and carries the bulk of the load. The 10HP should run at the same speed as the master to assist with load. Each motor has a 1024ppr encoder on the shaft. The application could be described as a conveyor with a motor on the head and tail pullys. If the speed is not sych'ed the belt either bunches up or stretches. I think gearing would be the best solution in this case? If I wire each encoder to it's drive for closed loop vector control, do I need a splitter to send the master signal to the slave? Can the master signal be wired to two drives without splitter device? It would be really neat if that connection (feedback) could be done over EIP? ### Assistant: If you do Ethernet/IP connections from PLC to drives, and your PLC is a controllogix, and your ethernet adapter for controllogix is an EN2TR or EN3TR, then you can do CIP motion and easily do what you're looking for (right, lots of ifs there). I have CIP motion in one application, but have been struggling with unexplained faults that reqiure drive-power cycling to clear. I'm not totally prepared to endorse CIP motion, but it's close. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 memory loss Summary: looses settings when power is lostPowerflex 700 looses all of its settings when power is lost. How is this fixed? ### Assistant: Either the drive main control board is completely damaged, or you have a DeviceNet system configured to perform "Automatic Device Replace". Is there a network connection to the drive ? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex70-Enter RPM on display Summary: type in RPM on the HMI to make the motor run that RPMHi All, I am currently using a Powerflex70 equipped with a HMI full numeric keypad. What I am looking to do is be able to type in 1500RPM on the HMI keypad and then hit start which will run the motor at 1500RPM. Any idea if this is possible ? Thanks for any input ! ### Assistant: The instructions to do this are available on the rockwell Knowledge base Doc 21005 - Change the Powerflex70 Display to show RPM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Multi Motor application with Powerflex 755 In our standard application we normaly use a 45kW drive for 6 or 7 5.5kW Motors. Now we have a application with 18 1.8kW Motors (--> 32.4kW)We want to use also a 45kW Drive and standard 5% Output Line reactor (1321-3Rxx)Cable length per Motor is maximum 10 Meters. You think it could cause a problem to connect so many motors on one drive? ### Assistant: As long as your motors are all the same, you shouldn't have any problems provided they don't exceed the rating of the drive. In a textile plant that made nylon fibers, we had plug panels that were fed from different inverters. Each plug panel served 32 motors. If a particular recipe called for a certain speed on the winders, we would just plug the winders into the appropriate plug panel from the inverter running that specific frequency and turned it on. We only had 4 frequencies the motor ran at anyway which made it possible to run multiple products from one spinning application. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Motion and PF755 Summary: How many here have encountered problems with CIP Motion and PF755I've a persistant, sporadic, irritating problem with two PF755 drives running under CIP motion. Tech Support is working the problem but have not yet found a conclusive problem. I've already contacted Vong and dwalserams about their problem posted here: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/8242c929e2 I am VERY interested in talking with anyone else who encounters problems with PF755 drives running under CIP Motion. Please feel free to respond here, or call if you wish. Sincerely, TJ McDermott Systems Interface 425-750-1629 (Pacific Time Zone) ### Assistant: Update: Rockwell sent a specialist to collect data on this problem. Luckily, the anomaly manifested while he was on site. Testing required a special, temporary firmware be installed in the two drives. This firmware provided access to additional parameters, one of which was the number of communication buffers in use in the drive. This buffer count is supposed to be zero, occasionally rising as low priority communication is deferred until the drive can handle them. We discovered that the buffer count will sometimes not go back to zero. Hitting the drive with web page accesses can really spike the count, but it eventually drops back down. Some sort of message from the network gets stuck in the buffer and doesn't get out. The count increases, until it gets close to 50. Upon reaching 50, the drive stops communicating via Linx. Cycling power to the drive resets the buffer count. So, we now know WHAT is happening, but not WHY. Regardless, the PF755 in CIP motion has a firmware problem that must be fixed; some message is getting stuck in the buffer and prevents anything that went in previous to it from getting back out of the buffer. Or, the buffer index is being messed up. Whatever, the drive doesn't handle all messages properly. The brute-force fix we're going to implement in the mean time is to add an additional 1756-EN2TR module to communicate directly to the two drives in this system. I know there are other PF755 CIP motion problems; it does feel like the 755 is a bit fragile compared to the Kinetix 6500 in CIP motion. Has anyone else had problems with PF755 in CIP motion? Any problem at all? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Module Fault - 755/53 & EN3TR Getting random module sync faults that can only be reset by completely powering down the drive. Only thing on the EN3TR network is drives and an HMI. Anyone else have this problem? Don't seem to have the issue with the Kinetix 6500 drives on the same network, just the PowerFlex. ### Assistant: We are having the same issues. We are very interested in speaking with you about it. You can reach me at 360-281-3263. Thanks, Dan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1398-PDM-75 + F-6100 motor bad problem at aux. circuits reset (rare but happening) Summary: 1398-PDM-75 sometimes makes F-6100 motor running away at auxiliary circuits resetI've done many applications since 1998 with 1398-PDM-75 + F-6100 brushless motors. Never had big issues except in an application where, in the last year is starting to happen that "sometimes" with no evident reason, just after auxiliary circuits reset the brushless axis runs away for a while that it stops with no drive error and everything ready. No errors logged inside the Ultra drive. Everything appears normal. Sw is standard and I've done many. Even changing 1398-PDM-75 with another one generates same reasults. Same after have changed F-6100 motor. Changed contactor, filter, encoder cable with no results. Of course, all hardwar checks have benn done and re-done more times withous find any probs. Firmware used in 1398 is 3.23 as is in at least other 30 application I've developed during last 13/14 years with this exact product. It's a rare event but it continues to happen only on that particular mahcine. Any idea or suggestion is very well appreciated ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ultra 3000 sercos loosing enable Summary: loosing enable signal and no faultsI have a client with 4 drives on Sercos. all 4 drives have same hard wired enable signal. Drive ### Assistant: Are you running this via ControlLogix and RS5000? You could use the trending tool (a software scope) to track a number of tags associated with the drive to see what might be dropping it out. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 Drive Parameters Is there a way to extract the drive parameters from a powerflex drive that is connect to a PLC5 processor by RIO? I know Drive Executive is not an option but wanted to see if there was another way other than manually recording them. ### Assistant: Unfortunately, no way.... :smileysad: You need to connect to the drive via DPI port.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 100 I replaced a Ultra 100 drive (firmware 1.36) with another Ultra 100 drive (firmware 1.37) and keep getting a e-stop condition on the Sercos motion control card in the slc500. Put the old drive back in and the fault went away. Question...do the firmware versions have to be the same? I downloaded all the parameters from the old drive to the new drive with no problem. Or is something wrong harware wise with the new drive (the new drive is used but was checked out for good condition. ### Assistant: First off this is not a SERCOs system. Neither the SLC nor the Ultra100 support SERCOs. I am guessing that this is a HSRV servo control card for the SLC. The E-Stop condition you are getting is coming from the hardwire E-Stop input on the HSRV card. This sometimes has a drive fault contact in series with other E-Stop devices. If you did not get any warnings when downloading, then it should be fine to go from 1.36 to 1.37 so I would check the relay output of the drive. You could also check the settings for the IO between the two drives to make sure they match after the download was completed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40 Firmware upgrade Summary: Is it possible to Flash new firmware into a PF40I have some Older PF40's going into service that do not have the latest firmware in them and the RSLogix5000 does not recognize them. Can Th Drive Firmware be upgraded? ### Assistant: Hmmm, that seems strange, it should be recognized in any case by the software, as an older firmware version: may you please provide more infos about the issue? Did you get an error message ? May you also post screenshots ? Anyway, unfortunately, PowerFlex 4/40/40P drives are not field flashable by enduser (Aid 42454) - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4/40 RFI Filter I am installing a PowerFlex 4 5 horsepower drive at 480v, I also have a 22-RF012-BL filter for it and I am curious if I can use this filter on the load side of the drive. I wanted a load filter and thought that is what myself and my rep had picked out but the sheet that came with the filter says that it is an input filter. Any thoughts? ### Assistant: Hi, That filter is only for the input side, do not connect it to the output. you may be able to exchange it for a 1321-RWR device which is a reflected wave reduction filter (if that is what you are looking for). Here is a link to a PDF about reactors and output filters (RWR): http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/1321-td001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex70/700 Current Lmt Gain Par 149 action? Am having problems with an occasional overcurrent situation and playing with settings 148,149. For Par 148.Some manuals talk of this being a percentage of drive rating.Yet user manual states units as amps.So is this to be entered directly as amps to current limit at OR as amps percentage of drive rating. For Par 149.Can find no information in manuals as how to use this.Or exactly what action it has on current limiting. Trying to take care of very occasional overcurrent situation.With default 250 in Par 149 and motor FLC entered in Par 148 I am still getting occasional trips.Normally system is running 10-15% below FLC. ### Assistant: Very old topic, but I guess it would be interesting for others searching for a similar question to know that another Forum has the SAME thread which got instead some replies. http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/showthread.php?t=55918 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 faults Summary: Power flex 700 faultsPower flex 700 always faulted number 10 and display system fault,I don't know how to disappear it and what exactly is the system fault. By the way 250kw. ### Assistant: I guess you're talking about a PF700H... correct ? Here from the Manual : F10 - A hardware problem exists in the power structure. More specific info about this fault can be obtained by checking the fault subcodes... See the following technote for more infos : 55133 - PowerFlex 700H - what is a Fault 10? Chances are that you will have to repair or replace the drive... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 fault history Summary: Unable to locate fault history I am trying to locate the fault que in my 753. I am only able to locate the last fault code. ### Assistant: Ron, comprehensive history of fault information is available through the fault que (via HIM screens and / or software tools such as Drive Explorer). Take a look to the HIM Enhanced User Manual, page 44; you will find instructions about the Viewing/Clearing Drive Faults or Alarms. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 Control from Terminals or 22-COMM-E Summary: A051[6] , P36 ,P38We need a Powerflex 40 to "Remote" start/reference from 22-Comm-e . "Local" start/reference from terminals If AO51 =6 and input hi does 22-comm-e control VFD? If A051=6 and input lo does P36 and p38 control VFD? Thanks ### Assistant: Yes, it will work as needed. There is a similar example inside Aid 47161. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Modbus TCP for PowerFlex700 drives Summary: Modbus TCP for PowerFlex700 drives Looking for anyone that has successfully deployed the 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP Adapter for control and monitoring of a PowerFlex700 Drive. It appears that the addressing listed in the 20-COMM-M manual does not conform to standard Modbus protocol. Need to know what is going on with mapping to drive parameters and data. Thanks! ### Assistant: Hi, try to see if the following "old" topic could help... together with the comm module User Manual... http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/dde8b7fcb1 http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20comm-um014_-en-p.pdf - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can't add PowerFlex 700 to my project Summary: Module profile not installed. Error 8609-0Hi, I am starting a new RSLogix 5000 (v19) project where I will be using several PowerFlex 700 Vector drives. I have done this before, but I have switched to a new laptop since that time. Now, when I try to add the "PowerFlex 700 Vector-400V-E" drive to my project, I get an error message saying "Failed to create module profile. Module profile not installed. Error 8609-0". When I click on help, I get "Failure to launch help.", so I'm having a hard time figuring out what to do. If anyone can tell me where I can find instructions on what I need to install and how to install it, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Try getting the database files from the AB Drives support site: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/powerflex4class.html# Do you know the firmware of the drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: STEP Files Does RA provide .stp files of their components. I would like to use 4983-DC120-03.If I had the solid model, it would be very easy to incorporate the part into my (PRO-E) design. The dwg, dxf, & pdf options under the drawings tab don't help me. ### Assistant: As far as I know, the .stp files are only available for Motors... anyway, you may want to try to ask RAISE support team and see if they may help... Technote 40706 contains phone and e-mail address. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex700VC Output Current Summary: Powerflex700VC Output Current still present after stoppingIs this a normal phenomenon that the time I give a stop command to my VFD I can see that the “Output Frequency” is Zero, but I still get an ‘Output Current” and at the same time the VFD is also showing “At Speed” displays on the HIM. It will take for about 3 to 4secs before ‘Output Current” goes to “Zero” and the “At Speed” change to “Stopped”. VFD deceleration time is set 5secs. I am having a PowerFlex700VC drive, 400V, 56A with a 20-CommD adapter. What I understand (maybe I’m wrong) is that when you give a stop command to the VFD after the deceleration time set elapse the VFD will shut down it circuits immediately and goes OFF. Thanks, hope someone could enlighten me. ### Assistant: I don't thinl it's normal. Perhaps it is only a display problem. You can measure the current with an clamp and see if the indication on HIM is real. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Flex cables on TLY motor ? Hi, Is it possible to use continuous flex cables on TLY-series motor? I could not find any indication anywhere that it's possible. I'm looking at : TLY-A2540P-H with 2093-AM02 K2000 drive : power : 2090-CPEM7DF-16AFxx power+brake : 2090-CPBM7DF-16AFxx feedback : 2090-CFBM7DF-CDAFxx Thanks. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Unfortunately, it isn't possible....only standard, non-flex cables are supported. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4 Parameter A102 Summary: Display D019 shows A102 parameter as 219E We had a problem with a motor driven by a PowerFlex 4 drive. On looking at the PF4, saw it was displaying "219E" on D019. If I understand correctly, D109 shows the value of A102, which is the "Testpoint". What is the "Testpoint" used for? Does 219E have a meaning? ### Assistant: D019 is an internal Rockwell code for fault finding ( only able to be diagnosed by Rockwell ) . What is the issue with the drive ? We maybe able to assist without knowing the display meaning \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 400 Fan & Pump Ratings Summary: Trying to understand the different drive ratingsGreetings all, I recently sold a 10hp and 2 x 15hp 208V PF400 Fan & Pump drives only to have my customer come back and tell me that I have undersized the drives. The motor FLA's are 32.7A and 47.8A respectively. Their case is that even though the part numbers on the drive indicate that they drives are 33A and 49A output capable, however in the technical data guide, in the F&P section it states the drives have a 30.8A and 46.2A output. My question is, how is this possible? See clips of the two ratings below. Please help. Standard Drive Rating F & P Drive Rating ### Assistant: I believe the numbers you're looking at are on page 37, which are for configured drives. Did you sell these as configured or just open type stand-alone drives? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4 two drives one external pot Summary: Controlling two Powerflex 4 drives with one external pot Hello, We are replacing two Danfoss drives that are using one external pot to control the speed of both. They are on conveyors and one feeds the other. Is this possible with two Powerflex 4 drives? If so, what would be the wiring arrangement. Thank you for your time. ### Assistant: Yes, This is possible see attached picture \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: can multiple 753 safe torque-off modules be connected and maintain the safety function Has anyone cascaded multiple 753 drives thru the 20-750-s safe torque off module. Can this be done ? I have a customer who would like to use 1 safety output to control 16- 753 drives ,he wants to maintain a cat3 rating. Thanks John ### Assistant: You should be able to parallel the signal from a safety relay output to the 20-750-S modules. The returns would also then be tied together as well. TJ McDermott \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Changing GML Turbo communication Hi all, I've here a GML Turbo whichhas a communication by RIO with the PLC-5 processor.We gone change the PLC-5 for a L35 compact-logix, and need to change the communication to DH-485. I've readed the 900 page manual of GML, but can't find any instruction to setup a DH-485 communication.Can anyone help with a step by step instruction, or a template GML program that is already running with a DH-485 communication? Thanks in advance! Jack ### Assistant: Never done personally....I suggest to review the 1394 User Manual page 4-13 and Appendix A-13 and the GML Commander Reference Manual starting from page 56. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S master follower application via synchlink Hi, if I want to do a master follower application like attached diagram, is it possible? and how to configure the PF700S parameter? ### Assistant: I am pretty sure it could be done just as in your proposed configuration, however, I believe SynchLink applications need a DriveLogix PF700S 2 as the Master. The Logix Class CPU is more suitable to process the information transferred over the SynchLink fiber optic network instead of relying on the relatively "slow" ControNet bridge connection to the CLX CPU. The SynchLink application could be developed via RA DriveExecutive Communication Tab/SynchLink Config/SynchLink Input/SynchLing Output. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultraware installation issue Summary: When trying to install Ultraware ver. 1.64 an error message appeared at the end.Hi, I am trying to install Ultraware ver. 1.64 over Win XP Pro, I have done this before without issues but this time I am getting the message "general error occurred" at the end of the installation, the only notorious difference is that the laptop into I am trying the installation doesn't have an embedded serial port. If someone knows a patch or something to workaround with this issue I would appreciate it. ### Assistant: Try to read the following topic about the same issue: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/comment/13139 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Arm Watch (MAW) I have a piece of equipment that is currently using a MAW instruction to time time a dispensing valve to axis motion. The instruction suggests that the arm is useful for syncing operations to a specified axis position. The position is watched at the servo update rate (very fast) but the the problem is that the logic scan time that is waiting for the WatchEventStatus to be true could be very slow. Is this instruction any better than comparing the .ActualPosition to a certain value. I mean after all, the coarse update rate is the fastest you can expect anything to be read in logic anyways. So why is this instructin even used. The ActualPosition is coming in at the coarse update rate anyways and this is the same time you will see the WatchEventStatus change state as well. I wanted to make sure I understand this instruction and why the original programmer may have used it this way. Thanks in advance for any feedback or advice. ### Assistant: The MAW would be used to trigger an Event Task. The event task interrupts regular scanning when the MAW triggers and executes the Event task. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: What's the function of IAM and AM. Summary: Thay both are axis module,so what is the difference?Could you expalain what of their function.It seems to be difficult to find some detailed doc. to focus on it. ### Assistant: The AM Axis Module has connections on the front for motor, encoder, and auxilliary IO. It draws its power from the power rail. The IAM Integrated Axis Module, in addition to the connections noted above, has connections for input power and control power. The IAM has the converter which takes input AC and turns it into the common bus DC used by all the modules. There must always be an IAM on the left side of the power rail. And before you say it, I agree with you, Rockwell could have picked a more descriptive, intuitive name for the IAM. TJ McDermott \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Could you explain to me what of fuction is about registration swith? Summary: I want to know why we need registration swith? Could you pls expalin to me ? thank you very much ### Assistant: I mean I don't know what is registration switch for? anybody can help expalain to me? Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Usage of Single VFD (Power flex 750) for two Different Motor Applications Summary: Usage of Single VFD (Power flex 750) for two Different Motor ApplicationsIn One of My Project, I have two different Motors Applications. I want to control both the Motors with the Single VFD (Power Flex 750), since both the application are having same expected Performance Characteristics and both are operating at different Timings without any time overlap. I do have one contractor panel to switch between one motor Circuit to another motor circuit How feasible to use this technique? Please let me know is there anything need to be taken care while designing this concept ? Thanks, Mani ### Assistant: I believe this scenario could be implemented only if the two motors are identical and the VFD Load side switching contactors are mechanically interlocked and operated while the VFD is passive. The VFD running application needs to know the motor's nameplate data first and then the field application's requirements. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: coping parameter from a powerflex to be stored on a pc Summary: I need to be able to store drive parameters on my pc networkWe have over 400 differant powerflex drives from 4 to 700s We need to be able to back up the parameters so we can use the copycat function to reinstall the parameters when a drive fails and settings can not be recovered. ### Assistant: http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Drives/Software/9303-DriveTools-SP \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 750 Series VFD, DriveLogix, and PanelView Plus Summary: Looking to see if the PowerFlex 750 series VFD can directly communicate with any type of PanelView Plus HMI.We are investigating the use of DriveLogix in a PowerFlex 750 series VFD. We will be using both Discrete and Analog I/O boards. We want to have a PanelView Plus HMI (Component, Standard, or PV+ 6) interface with the VFD and DriveLogix probably over Ethernet/IP, but that’s still up in the air. Does anyone know if this possible and if so where can I find documentation or maybe some examples? ### Assistant: I don't believe you will be able to develop and run a FTV application without a CPU controller such as DriveLogix. And DriveLogix is not offered but an option for the PF700S Phase II VFD series only; PF753(750) offers the DeviceLogix option which is a configurable, embedded I/O interface. If a 5730DriveLogix EtherNet/IP option is chosen with a PF700S Phase II VFD, then you could develop and run your FTV(ME/SE) application on the subnet bridged by the DriveLogix EtherNet/IP interface. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20d-um003_-en-p.pdf For the HMI application: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/viewme-um004_-en-e.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E91 Watchdog Timer Error on Kinetix 300 I have a couple of MPL motors setup (using Modified code from the Rockwell Sample code SMC_ENETIP_ML1400_K300_2AXIS_V1_0.rss) It works great, Micrologix 1400 1766-L32AWAA Kinetix 300 2097-V34PR3 >>>> MPL-B310P-MJ72AA Kinetix 300 2097-V34PR6 >>>> MPL-B4560F-MJ72AA Now I want to setup another machine, but I want to use different IP address. I changed String: ST199:0 From 192.168.1.5 to 192.168.3.229 ST199:1 From 192.168.1.6 to 192.168.3.230 ST199:2 From 192.168.1.7 to 192.168.3.231 Once I do this the RIX201 Tables seem to populate with all of the correct IP addresses. I think that I have changed everything correctly, but I keep getting an Error on the Kinetix drive: The Error that I get is: E91 user watchdog has timed out. I get the error on both drives, and when I log onto the drives using the MotionView software, I can't clear the Error Any suggestions on where to look? ### Assistant: I think that the problem was in my PLC File. We found out that N197:11 had a value of 408 , and N197:23 also had a 408 value. Those integer files are supposed to toggle on and off from 0 to 1 so that the controller knows that it has communication. I manually entered in a value of 1 and then they started going back and forth from 1 to 0 and the E91 error went away. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF753 APPLICATION CAN WINDER APPLICATION IS POSSIBLE USING DEVICELOGIX IN PF750 SERIES ? WITHOUT PLC.................. ### Assistant: It Depends on the application. Need much more information. So my answer would be a great big MAYBE? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ArmorStart 284D Summary: Wiring Diagram I am working with the 284D armorstart and am wondering where to find a internal wiriing diagram for the unit. I specifically I want to know where the control power wires go inside the ArmorStart. The OEM that did the hardware layout did not follow the pin outs for this cable. In the 284D manual it says + - 24 vdc are on pins 1 & 2. The OEM connected it to 5 and 2. thanks ### Assistant: The OEM was right. Pins 5 and 2 connect to A1 and A2 inside the drive, you need 24VDC between them in order to run the drive. The attached diagram might clear things up. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 755 in gearing application Summary: Parameters necessary for electronic gearing, has anyone used a 755 for electronic gearing the information that i have found at this point is conflicting. ### Assistant: Yeah, it is, isn't it? Is the electronic gearing occurring in the drive, or is the drive connected to a Logix platform and is being controlled via CIP motion? TJ McDermott \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex drives over ControlNet? I know PowerFlex runs over Ethernet. What about ControlNet? (And if it does, any problems to watch for?) I've got a customer that has a nearly religious conviction against ehternet as a control protocol... ;) ### Assistant: Yes, the powerflex dives have an adapter 20-comm-c and 22-comm-c depending on what drive you have to operate on controlnet. In my opinion it is just as easy as ethernet to setup. Just have to schedule the network once configured. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Battery for Powerflex 753 755 real time clock Summary: Information about the battery for this function of the drive The Powerflex 753 and 755 have a clock on board that can be set to current time, but does not maintain it through a power cycle. There is provision to install a CR1220 battery on the main control board of each drive, but other than that, there is not much more about this feature. Some details I learned today from an on-line chat with Tech Support: The battery can be expected to last about 10 years. It is used only when the drive is not powered. If the real time clock is set, and then power is cycled, one of two things will happen: If the battery is installed, the clock will maintain its setting through the power cycle. If the battery is flat or not installed, event 206 will be logged. Tech support thinks this is an alarm (not a fault). https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/110309 The link above is a knowledgebase article about how to install the battery. TJ McDermott Systems Interface, Inc. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex with SINGLE phase output Summary: Can a 22A-V1P5N104 Powerflex4 110vac single phase drive be used with a single phase motor? 22A-V1P5N104 ### Assistant: [Reference Aid 38149] No. Even though many of the smaller drives will take a single-phase input, they all have a 3-phase output so are designed to operate with 3-phase motors. Use on single-phase motors may cause drive or motor failure - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 - 2097-V33-PR1-LM Incoming power supply Summary: Can the Incoming power supply support Single phase 230V AC Hi, I am a new user of Kinetix 350 - 2097-V33-PR1-LM. I purchased a new drive. When seen on the Mains connector side its say Single phase 120V or three phase 240V. I use the Motion analyzer software to finalize the part number. The software says we can use it as Single phase 240V incoming power supply. In actual Can I power it on with a Single phase 230V AC? Thanks, Gowri. ### Assistant: Yes, see the table below. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How many members use CIP motion with Powerflex 755 drives? Summary: Not getting a response to my original question, so maybe there are not may usersI originally asked if anyone had difficulties with Powerflex 755 drives when using CIP motion. So far no one has responded to that question. So, I'll turn it around. How many members are successfully using CIP motion with Powerflex 755 drives? ### Assistant: We do, but what is the purpose of your question? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: torque current Gidday. How can i relate the torque current to mechanical torque available at the motor shaft ? Cheers ### Assistant: it is approximate. you should have some parameters torque demand, or actual torque those would be pretty close to the torque at the shaft of the motor.... this would be 0 to 100%, it is proportional to 0 to Full Torque of the motor at base speed... if you are trying to do an application that requires torque control or driving to a specific torque you should reword the question to be more detailed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CamProfile .status = 3 on loss of power Summary: There was a loss of power during a MAPC instruction in process. The MAPC Cam Profile tag[0] .status was left at 3 instead of 2. What is the meaning of the cam profile . status codes? How are they reset? This status of 3 instead of 2is keeping my MCCP from running. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 753 and micrologix 1100 messaging Summary: will 500CPU write messages cause EEPROM damage I started messaging a 753 through a 22 com e from a micro 1100 using a 500CPU write message. After doing further research, reading the 22 com e manual, I see all examples show using the CIP Generic write, which writes to NVram, and CIP generic put which writes to rom. Wondering if my method will cause EEPROM damage over time. ### Assistant: The 22-COMM-E is not compatible with the PF753. You need a 20-COMM-E. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 - 2097-V33-PR1-LM InPosition very slow Summary: Kinetix 350 - 2097-V33-PR1-LM InPosition very slow Kinetix 350 - 2097-V33-PR1-LM InPosition very slow: I am using 1769-L33ERM, linked to Kinetix 350. I have established the communication between the drive and the PLC. I am at the initial stage trying to test the Move commands to the drive. Used the MSO command to ON the servo. Then the MAM command to move the servo in Incremetal type. I am using the Rotary Transmission, High response, point to point type. I move it 360 deg for one full revolution. The speed is 4500 rpm, The acc is 5000 /sec2, The decc is 5000 /sec2. It takes nearly one sec to reach 358+ and another two secs to reach 360. I am not sure why it takes so long to reach the inPosition. Is there any othere important settings to be done. If manual tune can solve it, what are the parameters I need to change to make it InPosition faster. Thanks in advance for your help. ### Assistant: The model of Motor I am using is MPL-A1510V-Hxx2 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1747-UIC driver Summary: 1747-UIC dont work in my PC Hi My PC crashed last week, now I'm installing everything again, I tryed the 1747-UIC and had a FTDI FT8U2XX device driver under Universal serial bus controllers but nothing shows up on Com & LTP ports, first I installed from RDS500 cd and then I tryed the RA downloaded file, does anybody know how to fix this I have RFSLinx lite 2.57 RS500 RS500 8.40 CPR9 ### Assistant: Have you changed your operating system? Which operating system is it? 32 or 64 bit? Try installing the drivers and following the directions from the following technote: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/115561 Thanks! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Flex 150 periodic Fault Code 132 Summary: Looking to find out the descirption and cause of error 132 Here is what I have: Allen Bradley smc-flex Cat no 150-F135-NBD (on controller unit) Win no. (21) mk1rm5dh (on display module) 41391-454-01-s1fx (on display module as well) Periodically, the display is found with the following error code: Fault code (132 system error) This fault can be cleared by cycling the power to the drive, after which it will function correctly. Any thoughts? Dan ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Have a look here : 49370 - Causes of Fault F132 on the SMC-Flex - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Whats the best way to control 2 motors with 2 sparate VFD's with one on device net Summary: Would like to add a Powerflex 40 and run off a signal from a devicenet drive with out having to tap into the devicnet system. What types of applications can I use and what would be the best way to achive this goal. ### Assistant: Hi there, Have a look at these Knowledgebase files; https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/39184 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61674 They should help you out. Cheers \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 with Stegmann and BiSS encoders Summary: Dual feedback of different types with a PF755 UFB module. We have a PF755 on CIP application that requires a Stegmann SIN/COS encoder as the primary feedback and a BiSS linear encoder as the secondary feedback. Can this combination be configured into a single UFB module? If so, how would it be wired? I can't seem to find any diagrams that show dual feedback wiring for the UFB. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra5000 directly communicate with PanelView via DF1 Summary: Ultr5000 and HMI I am looking for sample codes on how to setup ultra5000 and PanelView Standard so that they can communicate to each other directly via DF1. Any ideas will be appreciated. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Unfortunately I've never implemented such a connection... anyway I've found some infos over the web, and also an old Hands-on-lab document giving some hints about that. Here below there is also a link to a technote containing the comm driver: 21056 - Ultra5000 - PanelView communications driver A Thread taken from another Forum on the subject: http://www.plctalk.net/qanda/archive/index.php/t-32755.html Attached below is the document mentioned above. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra3000 E20 fault I have three machines with an Ultra3000 drive using sercos interface. All three machines have very similar design and are less than 2 years old. Two of the three machines have E20 faults intermittently. The newest machine is the one that doesnt fault on E20. I have talked to AB and tried all the likely solutions (changed motor, cables, routing, grounding techniques) but nothing seems to help. We may get rid of it for a while, then it appears out of nowhere again. The two machines that are faulting out are fed from the same 575 V sub, but we do have isolation transformers. The machine that isn't faulting is fed from a different 480 V sub. Just wondering if it is a power/harmonics issue? Has anyone had this issue? ### Assistant: Just out of curiosity, have you matched the firmware of the newer Ultra 3000 to the older ones? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: COMMUNICATION PROBLEM WITH A 1394-SJT05-T-RL GMC SERVO DRIVE I HAVE A COMMUNICATION PROBLEM WITH A 1394-SJT05-T-RL GMC SERVO DRIVE. I CAN´T GO ONLINE WITH GML COMMANDER. I CHECK RS-232 INTERFACE CONNECTIONS, PORT CONFIGURATION IN MY PC AND THE SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION SWITCH BUT I CAN´T GO ONLINE. SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION SWITCH (PORT J4) 1-RIGHT 2-LEFT 3-RIGHT 4-LEFT 5-LEFT 6-RIGHT PORT CONFIGURATION PC BITS PER SECOND-115200 DATA BITS- 8 PARITY- SPACE STOP BITS- 1 FLOW CONTROL-XON XOFF ### Assistant: The unit has 2 comm ports as I remember, Have you tried both ports, and have tried with a straight and a cross cable? Has your PC a real serial port, or are you using a USB to serial converter? Not all serial converters work on these communication. Jack \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 755 Motion Feed Back fault Summary: Feedback Data Loss FL Fault Hi I have an application where I am using a 755 drive as a motion drive over ethernet controlled by a L73 cpu rev 20. I managed to commission before the hardware got delivered to site and all functioned well. At site I am getting a FeedbackDataLossFLFault and the 20-750-UFB-1 indicates that it has a fault by flashing red. According to the Fault this is what it describes: The number of consecutive missed or corrupted serial data packets over the serial data channel from a feedback device has exceeded the feedback data loss Factory Limit. The offending feedbackfchannel is encoded in the associated Faultt/Alarm Sub Code. I have checked the feedback cable, wiring to the drive and even swapped servo motors and new UFB, but mo luck. Can anyone help? Thanx ### Assistant: Some Exta Info: Fault entry: Type 3 Code 45 Sub Code 1 Stop Action 4 State Change 3 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 Plus Frame "D" Heatsink Fan Replacement Instructions Summary: Heatsink fan replacement instructions Is there any written instruction on the replacement of the heatsink fan/blower on a 125HP, 460V, 1336Plus Inverter? Drive Model: 1336S-B125-AN-EN4-L6 Thank you. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Did you already see the following ? http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/tg/1336s-tg007_-en-p.pdf - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Flash Programming Summary: How to flash "ancient" hardware to current I have several drives in a system which are 2094-BC02-M02 and 2094-BM01 units, RSlogix 5000 reports them as Revision 1.75 while RSlinx reports them as Revision 1.075. According to the documentation I have been able to find 1.85 / 1,085 was the earliest that worked with V15 Rslogix and for V19 I should now be running Revision 1.123. Sounds easy except that ControlFlash will not flash a 1.75 / 1.075 to anything. I have 1.089, 1.090, 1.092, 1.111, 1.120, 1.121, 1.122 & 1.123 and can flash a drive that was 1.096 to 1.123 without problem. What might I be missing? ### Assistant: What a pleasure to "see" you here in the Forum ! Did you try to use Hyper Terminal instead ? 39558 - Kinetix 6000 Drive upgrades using ControlFlash or Hyper terminal - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 22COMM-E Reset when configured IP adress is unknown Hi just searched for any solution without HIM to reset the 22COMM-E when there's already an IPadress configured. This IP adress is unknown. Usually it should be possible somehow by connect via serial ports...usage of DriveExecutive and / or DriveExplorer is possible. Any hints are welcome... Thx Uli ### Assistant: Please read the following: 70463 - How do I reset the 22-COMM-E EtherNet/IP adapter to defaults, so I can use BOOTP to setup a different IP address? 494278 - PowerFlex 4-Class: How to change the IP address after Bootp has been disabled - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ADD-ON PROFILE FOR POWERFLEX 755 EENET AC DRIVE V.7.01 HI, Anyone know if there is an ADD-ON INSTRUCTION and a FACEPLATE realy working with this Driver? Thanks Trabucchi davide_trabucchi@baxter.com ### Assistant: The only PF755 AOP available for separate download is for modules FW Rev 2 and 3: https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/download.aspx?downloadid=addonprofiles According to : http://netstorage.rockwellautomation.com/WebFiles/Products/Add-On-Profiles/Documentation/RACIPMotionPF755_InstallNotes_ENU.pdf?rwtoken=1360246992_23bf4d89c8e81991df52f6e30937ba4b they require minimum RSL5K Rev 19. Usually, most of the modules' profiles are part of the RSLogix 5000 Installation Package, however, the user will have to "check" it as an option at install time in order to have the modules available at development time. If you have the RSL5K Install CD/DVD/Web Download try running it again with all the Modules Options "checked". You could download PF 755 Faceplates/AOI sample code at: http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com/intradoc-cgi/nph-idc_cgi.exe?IdcService=GET_SEARCH_RESULTS&urlTemplate=%2fidc%2fgroups%2fpublic%2fdocuments%2fwebassets%2fsc_search_results.hcst&QueryText=%28dSecurityGroup+%3cMATCHES%3e+%27Sample_Code%27%29+%3cAND%3e+xSC_Technologies+%3cSUBSTRING%3e+%60Faceplates%60&SortField=dInDate&SortOrder=Desc&ResultCount=25&SearchProviders=mms&&PageNumber=2&StartRow=26&EndRow=50 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF4M Error F4 Summary: How do I get rit of the F004 error, after power down? Here in Denmark, we have to remove the power from the drive, when the safty-circuits is interrupted. It results, that we get the F004 error on the drive, because the power is comming back again, when we close the curcet again after a short while. If the F4 (F004) is on. We can't reset the drive again, unless we remove the power for about 30-45 sek. 30-45 sek. in a produktion, is a long time to wait and for the man who i operating the machine. Do any of you guys have the same problem, or even better, have a solution? Thanks in advance. /Mark ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Try to read the following technote: 26958 - Auto Restart Functionality in PowerFlex 4-Class drives - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-3 delta Summary: 230v - 400v hi all, I have a motor: 22 kw - 230v. delta / 400v. star . Can I use a SMC-3 delta soft starter to run the motor with different voltage 230v and 400v, using contactors to make the delta or star configuration? and if I can do it, which is the better switch configuration to have a very soft start? thank you. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 40 Summary: RJ 45 port I have ordered a power flex 40 m/n 22A-V2P3N104, now I'm in dought if it has a RJ45 port. Please help. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! The model you've orderer is a Powerflex 4 drive, not 40. http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Drives/PowerFlex-4 http://www.ab.com/en/epub/catalogs/36265/1323285/9463640/tab3.html Anyway, all the PF4x drives have the onboard RS485 port (RJ-45 connector) - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: NEW CIP Motion Operands- What do they do? Summary: Differences between Motion MCLM and MCCM commands in Sercos and CIP, or V17 and V21 if it's the version which caused changes. There are several new operands added onto the end of motion commands MCLM and MCCM (and maybe others) : Lock Position, Lock Direction, Event Distance and Calculated Data. In all of the examples I can find these values are zero for all of these commands. Lock Position and Lock Direction sound like the MCLM and MCCM command have a MAG like function. With Event Distance and Calculated Data, I don't even have a guess at what they are used for. In what set ups or situations are these operands used? ### Assistant: ET, I think it's worth contacting Tech Support to get answers for these questions. If you do, please publish what you get from them here. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex Start Stop Summary: Soft Starter wont start We have an SMC Flex Soft connected to the L23E PLC via Ethernet ( 20 Comm E card ). The sofstarter Display/Control has firmware revision 6.006. When commanded to start with LogicCommand_Start, it does start up but when commanded to stop with LogicCommand_Stop it does not stop. It only stops by making, by making high, the bit called LogicCommand_Option1Command. All controllers with Firmware revision 6.006, has this problem. The same parameter configurations work on other softstartere with firmware revision 6.003 and older. Please help ### Assistant: The reason you cannot stop the soft starter using the LogicCommand_Stop tag is due to the fact that the device is already preconfigured for a hard wiring control application(or it has been configured to "listen" to Option 1 Input tag state arriving via networked communications) ; if you wish to control the SMC strictly via EtherNet/IP communications, parameters Option 1 Input and Option 2 Input should be set at Disable . Refer to Page 3-16 of http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/150-um008_-en-p.pdf for the required control wiring diagram when controlling SMC Flex products over DPI communications (HIM or 20-COMM-E). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 in Torque Mode Unwind App Does anyone have experience with an ac drive running in torque mode? What will drive do when it is used in torque-mode running an unwind application? I have an application that is applying constant tension in forward mode but occasionally the product unwinds and the drive will be forced in reverse. The tension is operator's selectable and the drive is running in Min Speed/Torque SLAT-3. The maximum speed is clamped thru SLAT-3. What do I expect from the drive when I force it in reverse like un-winding applications? Although I am using PF755 Ethernet, the PF700 should behave the same. Any feedback will be appreciated. ### Assistant: Noor Shah, did you get any support from your local Rockwell distributor on this? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S Feed Source Summary: Use DC Bus or 3-phase AC power. Hi, Anyone knows the performance advantage if PF700S drive, feed from DC Bus versus 3-Phase AC power supply? PF700S will be use to control direct motor in torque mode. Thank you, ### Assistant: I don't really think this "performance advantage" is worh the required material investment. PF700S on-board DC power suppy is pretty capable and "free" when a drive is purchased; when properly observing the line/load requirements (isolation transformer or line reactor and the eventual load reactor) you will get pretty much a top tier torque/variable frequency system; an external DC power supply might be required for an "extremely precise" muti-drive system, however, more often than not, the VFD's DC Power Supply will do. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MATC vs MAPC Summary: What is the main difference?I have an applications where cutting blade has to match speed of a material for certain time, then let material move certain distance and cut again... I tried to use MATC and it works, the complexity is that if I change material cut distance (requirement), speed does not adjust, it just scales up or down. I am trying to figure out how MATC is used, can someone explain in simple words how this instruction works and how do you relate position to the master? Thanks! ### Assistant: Can we assume the master encoder runs on the material? I would think an MAPC (position cam) is a better choice. You would use MCCP in conjunction with MAPC in order to define the region at which the blade runs at web speed, and then can be faster as needed to recover. I wouldn't touch a time cam at all for the exact reason you've encountered. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MDAC or Other? Summary: Flying Knife Control I am working on a flying rotary knife control where we are removing a mechanical clutch and replacing it wil a servo drive. I am relatively green to using the more complex servo motions outside of MAM, MAS, MAJ ect. I've been reading through all of the different functions in the Motion Instructions manual and other manuals and the MDAC seems like what I need. Here's a breif summary of the application. A web of film is feed through a set of rollers and is actuated to run and feed out a specific length of film. As the film is being fed a cut position is calculated to actuate the knife servo. The knife servo needs to ramp up to match the surface speed of the film and make 1 revolution cutting the film and returning to the start positon. I currently have the master servo units setup as inches and the knife as revolutions. I have the unit working now using two MAM's and calculating the speed of the knife based on a snapshot of the feed speed when the knife is signaled to cut. It is working like this but is not optimal as the feed is decelerating and the knife is at a constant speed so there is a mismatch at the end of the cut because of this. Depending on cut length and feed speed the deceleration could occur at different points so I feel the two axis speeds need to be tied together somehow. I played around with the MDAC some but was unable to get it to work. The knife MAM would fault on a 95 which from what I could find is a error with the speed units not being set to Units per master which they are. I'm not having much luck getting this to work so I'm looking for some direction or insight as to the best way to accomplish this task. I am by no means stuck on using the MDAC and am open to any ideas or suggestions. ### Assistant: I think I've figured it out. After 2 hours of reading I found the necessary information on setting up the MDAC. What I had missed was setting up the Lock Position / Lock Direction in the MAM correctly. I set the Lock Direction as Position forward only and the Lock Position as the Calculated cut position based on the master position. The Speed units are all set to units per master unit and I calculated out the MAM speed based on Slave Rev / Master Inch. The MDAC also needs to be cycled off and on for every MAM cycle. Now I just need to work on tuning the spikes out. For Reference the majority of the usefull information I found was in Chapter 6 - MDSC Functionality of the Motion Instructions Reference Manual. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF70 w RIO Logic Status Bit 6 - Alarm Detail Summary: What does Logic Status Bit 6 Alarm Indicate on PF70 w RIO ? Hi, I have upgraded some drives from 1336Plus to Powerflex70, The drives are on an RIO network. Tidied up PLC code and configs to get the drives running and they are running fine but I am now getting intermittent indication on the Logic Status Word Bit 6 (Alarm) - I'm trying to find out what turns this bit on. I've been through the user manuals for PF70 and RIO but its not highlighting what turns that bit on - does anyone know where to find this out or where to look on the drive. Thanks. ### Assistant: Please take a look to PowerFlex 70 User Manual. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20a-um001_-en-p.pdf Parameters 211 and 212 indicates which of the Alarm conditions is present in the Drive. Chapter 4-8 contains a more detailed description for every alarm in the drive. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex700 fault 64 Hello, I've a pf700 with 37kw, 60A, 150 hz, 9000 rpm, I configure pf with quickstart guide, and when it start the motor rotate a little and appears fault 64. What can be wrong? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Here a screenshot from the User Manual. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Bootp useage over multiple network Summary: How do you Bootp across different networks ? ? ? Is it possible to Bootp to a VFD making a request on a 192.168.63.nnn network if I am on a different network........ 192.168.60.nnn Are there any recomentations when dealing across a facility with many different private networks used for isolation when dealing with a central Bootp Server. Any thoughts or comments are welcome. I have not been exposed to anything but RSlinx Classic and I am using BOOTP/DHCP SERVER 2.3. Thanks for any assistance. jim w ### Assistant: For your particular example, I KNOW if you set your computer's subnet mask to 255.255.252.0 (note the difference of the third quad from standard), you will be able to look across the entire .60, .61, .62, .63 subnet. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Circular Interpolation with L30ERM? Summary: Is it possible to create a circular motion with an L30ERM (or less?) CPU and a Kinetics? ### Assistant: Yes. There are some native instructions inside Logix5000 to do this. Take a look at the Motion Coordinated instructions: MCS MCLM MCCM MCCD MCSD etc. Look in the logix5000 help file for multi-axis coordinated motion instructions. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 9/440 Series Summary: Revision Number I need help. I have a module: CAT 8520-3APA1 SER. C PART 176406 REV 03 DATE 060299 damaged! I get a model CAT 8520-3APA1 SER. C PART 176406 REV 01 The only difference is the series 01 instead 03, can I use it without problem? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 115V 3 - Phase; 400Hz Summary: Curious if someone has had success with this. I've been approached about using a VFD for a 115V 3 - phase, 400Hz application. This is being used for some sort of test equipment (clear description was not provided). I know that the drive will output the voltage from 0 - to rated, however, I'm more curious if anyone has done an application such as this, if they ran into any kind of peak voltage troubles (where the DC bus is can be around 180 - 280Vdc, depending on the AC in)? I believe conseptually this is possible, but I don't want to sell an incorrect solution to a customer. Thank you. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Controlling a PowerFlex 755 with serial MODBUS over RS485? Summary: Controlling a PowerFlex 755 with serial MODBUS over RS485? Can I controll a PowerFlex 755 with serial MODBUS over RS485, using the built in DPI port? ### Assistant: You will most likely have to use the 20-COMM-M Modbus/TCP communication adapter option. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20comm-um014_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 22-comm-e communcation issue. I have a 22-comm-e / Powerflex 400 drive connected to a 1756-ENET. I can not communucate accross the ethernet network with the drive, unless I leave my 1201-usb communcation module plugged into my drive. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! May you please post the 22-COMM-E led status when it doesn't communicate and its dip-switch setting (SW1) ? - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Upgrade 1336 Plus II to PowerFlex 70 Summary: Looking for information for converting prameters from 1336 Plus II to PFlex70 I am Upgrading a 1336 Plus II to PowerFlex 70. The 1336 Plus II uses the 1336-GM1 Remote IO adapter and the PowerFlex will be using the 20-COMM-R. I have the user manuals for both drives. Does anyone know of any information such as a cross reference for the Parameters. I thought I would ask before I spend a lot of time figuring it out for myself. Thanks for any help. ### Assistant: You might try the following link: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/conversion/index.html It looks like the one at the top is exactly what you're asking for. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Torque vs.speed curve on MPL servo motor Summary: Why I can't find the curve about torque and speed. Where I can find curve between torque vs. speed about MPL motor just for my selection based on caculated result data on mechanical part? ### Assistant: You can use Rockwell's free tool Motion Analyzer to do this: http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motion-Control/Motion-Analyzer-Software It's not a small download, but it IS a very good tool for sizing Rockwell servos. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 cannot rotate tune Summary: PowerFlex 700 cannot rotate tune Hi, I have three PowerFlex 700 Drives (20B-C-3P5-A-0-A-Y-N-A-N-C-0) that I am using to drive blowers with 2HP 380 VAC Vector Drive Motors. I am using these drives in FVC Vector Mode. According to the user manual, I believe that in FVC Vector Mode, I should be able to do a rotate tune (by setting parameter ### Assistant: Isn't there a parameter involved with autotunes for setting maximum permissable torque during the tuning process? If this is too low, then the drive would not reach its autotune speed and thus give you the fault you're encountering. This has been my experience with PF750s at least. You need to have that autotune torque value high enough. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion group overlap fault Summary: Which will cause the motion group overlap fault and Could you give the discription for that ### Assistant: Your coarse update time is set too short. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/39085 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/39084 Take a look at page 44 of motion-um003_-en-p \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 Vertical Brake Summary: Need information on wiring of control and timing for vertical application with holding brake We have a vertical application. The servo motor has a holding brake. An emergency turn off requires the following sequence (this is easy to achieve in other servos) 1. Press emergency stop 2. Signal (which one ?) to the Kinetix 300 is dropped (logic power and 3 phase is kept) 3. Kinetix brings any motion to a halt but holding torque is still on. 4. The Kinetix brake release output turns off to set the holding brake, holding power is maintained 5. A set time later (to allow the holding brake to fully engage) the holding power is released and the drive is disabled. External safety relay timed contacts will - after this action - remove power from the holding brake circuit and turn off the safety inputs to the Kinetix. (This wiring is already in place) We are confused as to the wiring/settings to achieve the numbered steps. This has been fairly easy and actually spelled out in manuals on other servo systems. ### Assistant: The place to start is here: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2097-um001_-en-p.pdf Page 93 shows the two parameters you would need to set (651 and 652) for time delays regarding the brake output of the K300 drive. You will need to coordinate the two parameters with your external safety relay timed contacts to make this work. It's not a control scheme I would be very happy with - the K300 is a very simplistic servo. I would take complete control of the brake via external logic (sounds like you already have it), and not do any brake control within the K300 at all. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Linx 3.0. comes with connected components workbench, does not work. HELP Summary: Linx 3.0 installed from CCW crashes when I open it or who active in RSL500 Hey all. I got a copy of the new Connected Components workbench from a contact at Graybar. I installed it and all associated files. Included in the install is Linx V.3.0. This is an upgrade from my current V2.59. After the install my CCW works just fine as well as RSL5000. However, when I open Linx and click on any processor to look at it crashes Linx and shuts down. As well when I go to who active on RSL500 and click on a processor the program crashes and shuts down. I got the advice from tech support to uninstall my CCW. After the un-install the issue remained. Only after un-installing Linx 3.0. and re-installing my previous 2.59 version is everthing back to rights. I am wondering if anybody else has had similar issues and can I install CCW and run it with Linx 2.59. I should mention I am using WIN7(64bit). Thanks ### Assistant: I've encountered a problem with Linx 3.x in that it didn't activate correctly (came through as lite when I had activation for OEM Toolkit). The fix was to upgrade FactoryTalk Activation Manager. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Instructions I'm working on a project in which I trigger motion commands based on the encoder value of a master encoder. I've successfully done this using K6000 drives and ver 18 of RSL5k. I used a MAW to catch the encoder value and trigger motion. Now i'm using ver. 20 and K6500 drives. The new axis setup saves some math scaling encoder counts, etc, but now the MAW instruction doesn't catch the scaled value and trigger. Is there a way to access the raw encoder counts of a encoder (aux input) and use the scaled values? Or should I use something other than a MAW watch to trigger motion? Any help or direction is appreciated. ### Assistant: I'd been taught MAW is used when you don't know exactly when the trigger input will occur, such as a registration mark on a web used to make registration position corrections. Since you're basing your operation off the master encoder, and it comes in as a motion axis, the MAOC instruction might make much more sense. The output from this instruction can be set for whatever position you desire on the master encoder, and you can cause outputs for a number of positions. Another name for this function is Programmable Limit Switch (PLS in the vernacular). MAOC is nice because once you issue the command, you do not have to keep on re-arming it the way MAW must be. It's fire-and-forget. You can adjust the position that causes the output to fire without having to reissue the command as well. I've used both commands, both can be tricky and finicky. Are you sure your MAW arming logic is sound? I've run into problems with my initiating logic in the past trying to arm an MAW that was already armed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: IS there a way to remove the torque and redefine position without disabling the servo? This is what I need to do: I have a MAM. I make a move, when the move is complete I need to remove the torque redefine the position, reenable the torque and be prepared to make another move. Currently the previous programmer uses a Motion Axis Stop, redefines and Motion axis on. and it takes 3ms. Is there a better faster way that would take only 1ms? The toque can not be removed without disabling it. Is there a way to remove the torque and redifine position without disabling the servo? ### Assistant: I don't think disable the drive to issue MRP. Can you eliminate those steps and just issue MRP when the axis has stopped moving? However, MRP does take some time (more than just one scan). Having it work in 3ms in the current configuration is impressive all on its own. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Event Task Vs. JSR Summary: When to use Event Task or JSR Hello All, I am curious about the application of an "Event Task" versus a JSR. I recognize the following differences / characteristics: Event Task Can have a watchdog. Can be prioritized. Executes in 7uS on an L24 Output update overhead can be temporarily disabled. JSR Can pass parameters. Executes in 2.53uS on an L24. Both functions deviate from the present program and return after they are finished, correct? Discounting the above mentioned characteristics, how do the two differ? Is the EVENT the proper choice for handling a (relatively) high speed interrupt on an L24? It would appear the command itself takes longer. Any help is greatly appreciated. Casey H. ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/1756-pm005_-en-p.pdf This manual talks about your question. Refer to page 33 of this link for Event Tasks. The intent is to use them sparingly. Quoting from the very first paragraph, the introduction, of this chapter: "An event task, if configured correctly, interrupts all other tasks for the minimum amount of time required to respond to the event." Use event tasks too often and you could see adverse effects on things like the continuous task scan time. A JSR lets you jump to a different routine in the same program. An Event trigger lets you jump to a whole different Task, with all of its programs, and all of their routines. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Correct way to change a PF drive (ENET) Summary: I need to know which is the best way to make the new drive recognized by PLC when I replace a new one When I have a drive that need to be replace, what i usually did is either these 2 ways : 1. Put the new drive in, config the new IP add, reset the ENET switch (if needed some time) and let the PLC connect to this drive. After that i use RSLogix to access the parameter and config them as my perference 2. Copy the parameter from the existing drive to HIM, replace the drive and transfer it to the new drive. Reset the switch These ways always work for me until one day I can not make the PLC regconize the new drive (Yellow triangle mark) . On the drive, NET A & NET B lamp blinking . I can still ping the drive from the network and see it by RSLinx. After all the efforts (to reset PLC, reset switch, try another drive, redownload the PLC program), i come to the last way : delete the drive out of the IO configuration and add it in again - match drive - redownload the program. Then it work. Could anyone tell me what wrong i am doing to change the drive and what is the best way to do in this case. I really dont want to redownload the program because it make me lost some tag value . Thanks in advance ### Assistant: This sounds like a firmware mismatch. The plc program is looking for a specific firmware version but your new drive has something different. That you match the drive after deleting it pulls the correct firmware number in. You should flash the drive to the firmware version expected by the plc program to have a more seamless replacement. Alternatively you can disable hardware keying, but i think that will cause you different problems. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4 drive with 1203-USB issues. Summary: Cannot connect to drive! Hello everyone. So here is my problem. I have a Powerflex 4 drive that I am using to control a 3 phase motor. To start with, I will let everyone know what I have, and what I'm trying to do, then my problem. 1: Windows XP pro SP3 on a Dell Latitude D610 2: RSLinx Classic 2.59 3: 1203-USB Flashed with the 1.004 firmware 4: Connected Comnponents workbench 2.0 So here is what I've done already. I installed the connected components workbench 2.0 which gave me all of the above. Then I plugged the 1203 into my USB port, and installed the drivers that I downloaded from AB. After that, I setup the driver in RSLinx exactly to the instructions listed in the manual. When I go to RS Who, I get nothing for a drive. So I looked around and see there was a firmware update. So I updated to the 1.004 firmware using the hyperterminal method. That worked perfect. No errors. Tried again, and it still didn't work. I know I'm on Com 4, because when I go to control panel, it tells me so. I used hyper terminal to change the drive to a master instead of AUTO, and did a reset, and that didn't work. I have even went to the extreme of reinstalling windows, and trying different options in the OS... No firewall, etc... Nothing. IT did connect one time, and now I cannot figure out what it did to duplicate that. When I upgraded the firmware, I ran the controlflash install program which put a bunch of folders under 0001. Then in hyperterminal I selected 0001/0078/2500 and the boot one first, then the combo one second. I'm not sure what all the other folders are for. Is this correct? Any ideas? Thanks in advance Pat ### Assistant: If I understand correctly, you can communicate via Hyper terminal, but not RSLinx. Is the main diamond shaped light on the 1203-USB blinking green? Does the drive have any other comm modules (e.g. 22-comm-E)? Is it part of a Multi-Drive setup? What are the settings you used with RSLinx? (Please list all items, or provide a screen shot) Generally, it should be: - RS-232 DF1 Devices - Device: 1770-KF2/1785-KE/SCANport - Baud Rate: 115200 - Error Checking: CRC Other options: - Is Hyper terminal closed? (RSLinx must be able to access the comm port) - In the RSWho window, right click on the driver and get what the properties are. - Is RSLinx browsing? (animated icon on driver; “Autobrowse” checked) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 drive Modbus communication network with Prosoft Module 3100-MCM plus PLC -5 remote I/O Hi,I am having a PLC-5 system and prosoft module MCM-3100. . We are connecting the PF700VC drive with 20-COMM-H module on modbus RTU RS485 communication network. But don't know how to write the prosoft logic , what are regsister addresses need to configure or use in the PLC-5 and prosoft logic. If anybody has already done this type of communication , please guide me.I am trying to write " Start command, stop command, Speed reference to drive and reading Drive status for start/stop and fault, speed feedabck and output current." ### Assistant: I realize this is an old post and am posting in the event others search for a similar solution. For OP's scenario, 3100-MCM sample ladder ProSoft provides is 99% ready to read/write to a 20-COMM-H. The only changes needed would be to ensure the R/G/S are correct in the BTR/BTW, make the proper changes to the Modbus ports being used, and then create the Modbus Master commands that will communicate with the 20-COMM-H. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Technical Support group. Chris Hines ProSoft Technology \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 bus voltage HIM display does not match measured voltage Summary: Drive has failed, but HIM is not helpful in diagnosing the problem Over the span of a day, A 480VAC PF755 drive configured for CIP motion initially was reporting DECEL INHIBIT faults. Then it began reporting BUS OVERVOLTAGE faults. The end user noted that the bus voltage shown on the drive HIM reported 680V dc bus voltage. At the time of measurement, the line-in voltage showed 470VAC. The end user measured 240-300V bus voltage. That surprised me so much, I had him measure a second drive in the system. It measured 680V (or close enough to the HIM display of that drive not to question it). Remeasuring the bus voltage on the suspect drive, the user got 300V bus voltage, with voltage fluctuations as low as 0V. Replacing the drive got the system operational again. My concern is that the process values on the HIM are worthless. The HIM reported 680V bus voltage the whole time the user measured much lower. Any suggested explanations for this? ### Assistant: most likely the voltage feedback board is faulty therefore the HIM cannot display the correct value. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Where can I FIND OUT axis tag stucture definition? Summary: Where can I FIND OUT axis tag stucture definition? Such as axis. actual position is very distinct. But I want know the others detailed meaning. ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm003_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm002_-en-p.pdf Both of these reference manuals are very good places to start. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: What is the position frame of axes after homing? Summary: After homing sequence occurence,we will get our desired position frame of axes,so what about is that? in the homing tab,we appoint homing mode=active switch ,position=X,velocity =X,direction =bidirection........ In one word, home switch is our desired actual phisical position,but what is the reason for home position setting in the tab. After homing completing, now there will be a actual position figure from feedback encoder, if the difference between the value and home position parameter in tab, what the relationship of these two values? In motion control we should build up the coordinate system for the position.Would you please give the example to explain? Look forward to hear from you! ### Assistant: Anybody can give the answer for me? I appreciate your help! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: downsides of running drive at low frequency for long periods? Summary: What are the disadvantages of running a VFD at a low frequency for an extended amount of time? ### Assistant: The VFD doesn't care what output frequency, it will run anywhere in it's range all day. The problem is the motor. A normal general purpose motor TEFC motor will not cool itself at low speed and burn up windings. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 -retreive parameters Summary: I would like to retreive the parameters of the drive Can you remove cover of powerflex 70 drive while on? I would like to upload the parameters. It has a mini-din round connector, but on the inside. Thanks George ### Assistant: Yes, you could remove the cover when the drive is operational; be very careful however,, if there is an attached HIM module, do not remove the module nor disconnect the ribbon cable between the HIM craddle and the drive's interface board ; the drive will fault if if was previously powered up with an attached HIM. In order to retrieve and "store" the drive's parameter configuration, you will need a PC running the DriveToolsSP package (DriveExecutive), RSLinx Classic (Lite level will suffice) and a 1203-USB-to- DPI/DSI/SCANport adapter with the corresponding cables. Refer to https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/41823/related/1 for a detailed lab addressing the matter. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Homing sequence Summary: Some points during sequence in the diagram Home mode = active sequence = home to switch forward bidirectional 1.When started,Axis will forword toward home switch direction,clear the sensor and then decelerate. My question is what the sentence underlined in the picture means? ### Assistant: The language is butchered, and the reference point is wrong. What #2 SHOULD say is: 2. If the axis begins the homing sequence with the home limit switch already on (if the axis position is between point 1 and point 2), it will begin homing motion by moving in the reverse direction at the home return speed until the home limit switch clears, and then the axis stops. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Opto outputs on a Flex 40 drive to a PLC input. Can the opto outputs (17 or 18) be wired directly to a PLC input? Since the opto outputs are sinking signals, I assume the PLC input would have to be sourcing? Am I correct in this assumption? ### Assistant: Yes, your assumption is correct. Your PLC should be able to see 0 volt as a true signal. Anyway, there is a possibility to invert the logic signal, to use instead a sinking input, that is a more used module. If you are interested in it, please send me a Private Message here in the forum with your e-mail address and I will send you back some indications. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 755 Motion Excessive Position Error Issue I keep getting Error 315, Excessive Position Error. The drives kickout. Has anyone else ever had this issue? I am running the belts to move an object from point to point. ### Assistant: For someone to suggest a solution to you, you're going to need to describe the application with more detail than "running the belts". Are you using dual-loop control with an encoder on the belts somewhere ? Exactly what sort of motor and encoder are you using ? Does the fault occur while in motion, or at the end of the motion ? If you have some stretch or slop between the encoder and the motor, you may be able to tune the system to not fault by increasing the allowable position error. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6200 Driver Safety Fault FLT03 Summary: What is the means of FLT 03, without extend error code? How can we avoid this kind of issue? Does any detail information of this fault? What is the better solution to resolve this safety circuit faulKinetix 6200 Driver Safety Fault FLT03 What is the means of FLT 03, without the extend error code? How can we avoid this kind of issue? Does any detail information of this fault? What is the better solution to resolve this safety circuit fault? Thanks ### Assistant: This maybe caused by the connection condiction of the control module and the power module. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: What is the pin-out layout and description for the Kinetix power rails of the DC bus ? Summary: Where can I find out the document for the power rail DC bus pin out define? I can get result of the Upper two pin are DC+, next pins are PE, next pins are DC-, but I do not know what is the meaning of Dear, What is the pin-out layout and description for the Kinetix power rails of the DC bus ? Where can I find out the document for the power rail DC bus pin out define? I can get result of the Upper two pin are DC+, next pins are PE, next pins are DC-, but I do not know what is the meaning of the next pins. my email address is hzhang2@ra.rockwell.com. Thanks! | {} DC+ {} DC+ | | {} PE {} PE | | {} DC- {} DC- | {} ?? | {} ?? | ============================================================= _509493 - What is the pin-out layout and description for the Kinetix power rails used for the 2000, 6000, 6200 and 6500? Access Level: Everyone Date Created: 10/15/2012 11:35 AM Last Updated: 03/06/2013 02:26 AM Question What is the pin-out layout and description for the Kinetix power rails used for the 2000, 6000, 6200 and 6500? Answer The pin-outs are the same function 4 x 3 pin-out is: J1 K1 N1 S1 J2 K2 N2 S2 J3 K3 N3 S3 J1 is CAN Hi J2 is CAN Lo The drives all communicate from IAM to AM and back through CAN for items such as converter DC power, faults and status. J3 is SID_Bit 0 K1 is SID_Bit 1 K2 is SID_Bit 2 K3 is SID_Bit 3 S3 is VCC These pins are system identification inputs along with the Vcc give the IAM the ability to read what axis modules are in what slots to determine if single wide or double wide AM. For SERCOS, the IAM assigns the AM SERCOS node addresses. For CIP, Logix assigns the IP but then the System ID should check. Slot filler and shunt modules are unassigned a node address. The slot filler basically completes the Sys Ok string to indicate nothing in that slot. The shunt module is configured in Logix with the IAM shunt regulator. N1 is Sys Ok In N2 is Sys Ok Out This is a series string from IAM to AM back to ensure all of the slots are filled and communicating. This is one criterion that needs to be filled for the contactor enable to be closed. N3 is GShunt Pos S1 is GShunt Neg These are the +/- signals from the IAM converter, which controls the dc bus, and the global shunt command to turn all transistors in the Kinetix products on and off at the same time. This minimizes any fighting of one transistor not in synchronization with another. ### Assistant: Should be as indicated below. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 w/CIP Motion - position error held to zero Summary: Servo loop will only run with velocity feed-forward, but will not move at any value of Kp. Environment: Drive - PowerFlex 755, 8A Normal Duty, Stardard Motor - Toshiba – Vector Duty, 3Hp,1800,182TC,TENV,230/460V/60Hz PLC - ControlLogix 1756-L72 r19.01 Comms - 1756-EN2T r4.1 Encoder - BEI XHS35F-62-R2-SS-4096-ABZ-28V/V-SM18 Encoder card in drive - 20-750-ENC-1 (Standard) configured to AqB Gearbox - Rex Planetary Mercury. Direct coupled, Ratio 20.45:1 Load/Inertia - Motor and gearbox only. No external load for test period. Linear application - Max velocity 5 Ft/Sec max. Max Acceleration 40 Ft/Sec^2 Max Jerk 400 Ft/Sec^3. Axis configured as a Position Loop. Problem After getting encoder working and removing non-allowed option board. Neither axis or drive have errors. After AutoTuning, suggested tuning gains are accepted (Position Bandwidth=3.69 hertz, Velocity Bandwidth 14.57 hertz). Issuing MSO closes loop, and puts drive into "Running". Issuing MAJ causes normal running. Encoder feedback indicates motion in proper direction. MAS stops motion. Issuing MAM (Incremental 5 Ft. Vel 3.0 Ft/Min Accel 40 Ft/Min^2) causes motion planner to generate a profile. When graphed on CLx trend, commanded position, velocity, accelleration look correct. Commanded Position show ramp, Commanded Velocity is trapezoidal. Actual position remains unchanged. Actual Velocity remains unchanged. Position errror remains zero throughout move profile. Modifying tuning parameters to include Velocity Feed Forward (100%) and reissuing MAM descibed above causes motion. The Motion Planner generates profile as described above. Actual Position moves to follow Commanded position, but with error. Actual Velocity approximates Commanded Velocity, but lags in time and rings badly. Most notably, no Position Error is calculated (or at least isn't displayed). Without a Position Error to act upon, Kp & Ki are ineffective. I tried several manual settings for Position Bandwidth, up to 30 hertz. without improvement. Effectively, the PI regulator in the drive is open loop. While observing the drive's position regulator diagram through Connected Components Workbench, I issed a MAM for a 15 ft. incremental move at 0.5 ft/sec. (longer in duration to watch the regulator work). No position error was generated. Also noted that Position Command [P723] didn't change at any point through the MAM execution. A note in the diagrams says "When position control is inactive, Position Command [P723], Position EGR out [ P815], and Position Load Actual [P837] get loaded with Position Actual [P836]". This seems to point to a possible reason for "0" position error, as Psn Command sums with Psn Fdbk [P847] in the Position Feedback Scaling Block to generate Psn Error [P835]. I can't find a diagram showing what conditions contribute to "position control" being rendered inactive. All of the bits with Position Control [P721] are axis-controlled. I find nothing in the axis parameters that indicate how they're controlled. None of those bits explicitly say "position control" anyway. I find myself without a way to know when "position control" is active and when it's not, and no diagram to show the logic of it. ### Assistant: Here's some addition info, in the form of the regulator diagram (snapshot). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2094-EN02D-M01-50 experiencing GuardInternalFault Summary: Weird Fault Never Seen and Hard to FInd Documentation On I have a 2094-EN02D-M01-50 amplifier which is part of an RSlogix Version 20 / Kinetix Motion System which is faulting intermittently. The LED on the Amplifier scrolls "Safe Fault 01 Internal Hardware 12 " while the RSLogix 5000 Software when you open properties of the Axis shows "Guard Fault ; Guard Internal Fault ; Immediate Stop" . A search of the Logix online Help got me to this gem of data “An Internal Fault has been detected by the Safety Core Hardware. This can includes safety processor faults, interprocessor communications faults, safety power supply faults and gate drive circuitry.” .. While that tells me what the problem might be I cannot find a guide or descriptions for how to troubleshoot this further. I am waiting for a call back from my RA Distributor Tech/Drives Guru, but also hoped someone here had an idea? ### Assistant: Hi BobLfoot, have you already seen the following: 518884 - 2094 Kinetix 6200, Kinetix 6500: Drive displays Safe Flt 01 Internal Hardware 12 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 22-COMM-E Language Issues Summary: Language in Parameter List of 22-COMM-E not English and not settable Greetings, Has anyone else come across this issue? If so, what was your solution? I have experienced, along with my PLC guy, and a customer; that when connecting to the Comm Card and looking into the parameter list of the that comm card, the default language appears to be German, but is not changeable or Selectable. I was told that if I re-establish my database files in Logix that this will go away, but I have also experienced this in the 1203-USB using CCW V4.0, and I am not aware of any database file update for that. Again, if input to a resolution is greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: A possible solution: From CCW: - Create offline drive (whatever type) - Go to Properties - In upper right, click on button for "Create device database..." - browse to online drive. However, a warning is given that the software might reset the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can you reverse the cooling air flow? Summary: Cooling air flow from an enclosure cooler is top to bottom, counter to the drives built in fans I have an enclosure cooler that blows cool air across the top of the enclosure and pulls warm air from the bottom. Don't KNOW why but believe it probably has to do with condensate management in the cooler. Most cold coil cooling equipment uses bottom to top airflow for this reason so I expect enclosure coolers do too. Given that the cooler will be blowing a steady supply of cooling air over the tops of three adjacent drives, I'd like to reverse the fans in the drives to pull that cooling air into the top and blow it out the bottom, where the cooler will draw it back in. The layout in the enclosure is pretty tight so there isn't much room for the two conflicting airflow patterns to coexist. Basically the cooler will be trying to push air down throught he drive heat sinks and the drive fans will be trying to push air UP through the drive heat sink. I might end up with very little airflow. The enclosure is only for the drives (3 E-frame 60 HP drives) and a 12" deep box would be perfect except for the airflow problem. The clear space from the backpan to the door is about 2" more than the depth of the drives. ### Assistant: Are you having issues with the drive temperatures? The fans blowing air on the drive heat sinks locally won't be affected too much by the overall airflow in the cabinet (unless the two air flows are directly opposing, but it sounds like your cooler is blowing cold air from the side, not down from the top). as long as you are transfering enough BTUs out of the cabinet, you will be fine. the natural tendency for hot air to rise and cold air to sink will not overcome the pressure applied by fans. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 plus and 1336 Plus 2 serial fault Hi, I have got a couple of drives (1336 plus and 1336 Plus 2) I want to connect (via scanport - 1203-module) to a logix controller. However, some of them give F10-serial fault when the scanport cable is unplugged. This network is only for reading parameters (logging). I've changed parameter 92 (logic mask) so the scanport adapter (2) shouldn't be able to fault, but still it does. Any thoughts? Thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error using DSI for Communication Summary: Database Creation Error Hi wise guys! I'm using i 22-COMM-E to communicate with 3 drives. (PF4M) ((DSI)) When i'm trying to connect with them, i'll get this error: "Error uploading device definition from the following path: ETH-1\192.168.1.225 Invalid number of instances: %d" I can "ping" the IP-adress and i have put in the note-adress and communication-rate- (19.2k) for all the drives. What im i doing wrong? Thanks in advance. Mark ### Assistant: This is probably due to the fact that you are using one 22-COMM-E module for all three drives; though allowed and functional it is a bit unusual and I belive, if there is no user configurable "number of instances %" interface when uploading the drives' databases, you will have to do it in one-by-one steps; leave only one drive connected to the network and "connect" DriveExecutive to the single drive; once done and the configuration saved, disconnect it from the switch and connect the next one and so on. Once the all the drives' database files are uploaded within the DriveExecutive machine (this is an one time process), I believe you will be able to connect to each drive without having to disconnect the others from the network. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to forcibly reset counts in a 20-750-ENC1 encoder option Summary: Is there a programmatic method to reset the current count of the encoder board? This is a motion application using a CIP-Motion PowerFlex 755 drive with a standard incremental encoder.. In general it works quite well. But the trend of position and velocity that I've been watching worries me at times - velocity becoming ragged and unstable at times.. Passive rehoming of the axis doesn't reset the underlying encoder count, but I may have one of the setup options wrong for doing so. My Axis Travel option is set for "Unlimited", therefore the Unwind option isn't available for setting. It's configured this way because that was the default - and I didn't mess with anything that didn't appear to need messing with. As the encoder values increment toward very high integer values, the velocity trace (on a trend) becomes increasingly ragged. Restarting the drive causes the encoder to reset to zero, and the raggedness disappears. My theory is that encoder values that correlate into floating point values (positions and velocities) begin to lose numeric precision when derived from very large integer values. There may be a variety of more elegant ways to solve the problem (and I'd be interested to hear them all), but my brute force method would be to just reach in and reset the encoder. Is there a way to programmatically control the encoder board's count? Is it through an SSV? Or a motion instruction? Or explicit message? Or some other clever thing that hasn't occurred to me? My exact application configuration is contained in an earlier post. The sparseness of this post is an attempt not to be redundant with those details (if relevant). Thanks ### Assistant: I'd try MRP (Motion Redefine Position). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF750 Fibers Functions Summary: Looking for a white paper or write-up on the Fibers Functions in the PowerFlex 750 family I'm looking for something more descriptive than is in the 750-PM001 on the fibers functions. Anyone know of any manuals, write-ups, or have an example they would care to share on this? Thanks, Bryan ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 4M Summary: Motor creeping at min frequency Hi, i have a 4M 22FD2P5N113 Drive controlled by a 4-20 mA signal. P104 is set at 0 Hz and P105 at 100 Hz, when the machine puts out 4mA or less when it has faulted 3.67 mA the motor is still creeping and not coming to a complete stop.What can i set to stop this. Thanks in advance Geoff ### Assistant: Geoff, this is a problem when you work with an analog speed signal rather than one that might come through a network connection. If one were sending the speed reference via Ethernet-IP, you can be sure that your zero speed truly is zero. The analog inputs can't give a true zero. To stop the motor, you'll need to use the digital start/stop inputs of the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Following 842E-M Encoder with Kinetix 350 Summary: Question on setting up 842E-M as a Virtual Master I am using a 842E-M on a piece of equipment. I have a machine that follows this position. Best case scenario I would use the CIP Ethernet encoder, but there is about a four to six week lead time right now for those. I would just set that as the Master axis is my MAPC and go from there. So for now I am using a regular Absolute Ethernet Encoder. I recieve all my values with no issue. I am guessing I need to use a Virtual Master to imitate the encoder position. I am using the example from the TechNotes on how the setup a Virtual Master using two MAM's for a HSC card with an encoder. Should I do the same here? I am trying it, but the error on it is pretty large. I am open for all suggestions, because I have been beat down by this problem for a few days now. ### Assistant: Generally, one connects a master encoder through the auxiliary encoder input of a servo axis. At this point in time, it must be a SERVO axis; while PF755 drives support a number of simultaneous encoder inputs, none of them can be used as an auxiliary to be master. The K350 does not have an auxiliary encoder input, so you're stuck using the HSC card as you described. Can you give some more detail about the error? There should be no error on the virtual axis at all? Or do you mean the difference between your encoder input, and the virtual axis? Did you set the values identical to the example in the tech note? I see that (in the V16 example) the check box for master delay compensation is set. Getting the Ethernet/IP encoder is the best route for what you desire; either that or switch the K350 to a K6500; though I'm guessing that isn't going to fly because you probably used the K350 for reasons of cost. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 contactor enable keep dropping out Summary: Kinetix contactor enable on main drive turns on and off over 1000 time in a day. I am having an intermittent Kinetix 6000 drive fault. Contactor enable on first drive on the rack is dropping out. This cause main three phase contactor to drop. Monitored it overnight and it had over 1000 on and offs. Replaced the drive thinking that drive is bad, it still had same issue. Checked whole rack for spare cap issue. My next step is to replace back-plane. Do any body had same issue? ### Assistant: The signal controlling the enable comes from where? If this is controlled by software logic, might need to check that there's not something strange there. If the control for the enable is hardware based, you might check all of the terminals comprising the circuit. It sounds like a loose wire. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S Torque mode Hi, When you used to control a winder using Min Spd/Torque mode P110. Which parameter is your torque reference and your min. speed reference? Can you share how you did it? Thank you, ### Assistant: The torque reference will be P427 (Torque Ref A Sel) or P431 (Torque Ref B Sel) and the [Minimum Speed] will be P038. Refer to : http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20b-um002_-en-p.pdf Page 26. and http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm001_-en-e.pdf for detailed VFD operation. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: motion fault My system is L43 and K6K*2, program is ok. But when I power up the PLC and motion at the same time , the CPU happan a fault every time. " Type 11 : motion fault Code 13 : SERCOS comm fault detected. Axis : drviver1"I can clear the fault by turning the key from PROM to RUN .but how can I sovle it . ### Assistant: Power up your PLC and then wait for the Contact Enable contact to close on the K6K, which is the drives indication that it is ready for 230/460VAC power. This will give your Sercos ring time to power up. Also make sure that before you do a MSO in your program that the drives bus is up and they are ready. There are several status bits that you can look at to ensure that the drive is ready to be enabled. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connect to PF drive through a tunnelling Router Summary: How do I connect to a drive through a tunneling router that changes IP I have an Ethernet IP network with a PLC and Drive on a subnet of 10.179.88.xxx. I have to support this remotely and I'm using a secure router that tunnels traffic through a different IP address. My PLC is on the local network as 10.179.88.20, but when I connect remotely, I set up RSLinx to 10.2.23.20 and the router redirects the traffic to the PLC correctly. I can see my drive in linx at (10.2.23.40) but it's actually at 10.179.88.40. This works great for going online with PLC, but when I connect to the drive, it tells me that it mismatches with the project since the IP in the project is different than the one I'm connecting with. Any ideas on how to connect? ### Assistant: What software are you trying to connect to the drive with? What type of communication adapter is the drive using for integration? Are you using a licensed copy of RSLinx Classic? What type of RSLinx driver are you using? If using DriveExecutive and trying to connect to a 20-COMM-E adapte with RSLinx Classic Lite (non-licensed)r, I'd try a different EtherNet/IP driver (than the one used to connect to the CPU controller); if this fails try using an Ethernet type (not EtherNet/IP) RSLinx driiver and enter the drive's 20-COMM-E IP address manually. If you are running a licensed copy of RSLinx then you could try using a "Remote Devices via RSLinx Gateway" RSLinx driver; you will have to enter the drive's communication adapter IP address in Server’s IP Address or Hostname location when configuring this type of driver. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Dialog plus Summary: Updating firmware IS there a procedure for updating the firmware on a SMC Dialog plus drive? We have a couple of units that give a Line Fault 15, which can be masked out in a newer revision. Havee never tried to upadte firmware on a drive. Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: Flashing a drive (or SMC) usually means first downloading the desired firmware install package from Rockwell, running it so it installs (or updates) ControlFlash. You then need to connect to the drive in some manner. You've not stated anything about networks; you can connect to the drive via RSLinx using a 1203-USB adapter, Ethernet/IP, etc. Next, you'd actually RUN ControlFlash, selecting what type of device you're going to flash, pick the firmware version you wish to install, pick the actual device from Linx, and execute. The two hardest parts are getting good communications (making Linx work), and figuring out which type of device you're going to flash. The descriptions in ControlFlash sometimes are cryptic or do not match what you think the drive is. ControlFlash is used to flash ControlLogix and CompactLogix hardware as well. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Studio5000 and MPL motor with resolver Hi, I start to configure PLC for new project which required to use one servo (MPL -B320P-R). I'm using Studio5000 softwer to configure L18 controller with Kinetix 6500 modul. But there some fail was occured, because there is no option to choose this MPL motor with resolver (only H, M, S option are available). Is somebody knows what is going on, and how can I solve this problem. The stuff is ordered, so I don't want to change hardware configuration. Thank you in advance for any idea. Cheers ### Assistant: I found the same results through Studio 5000, but using Motion Analyser, tells me I can have a 2-pole Resolver. You'll need to place a call to tech support, I think. You could try updating the AOPs for Studio 5000, but I'm not sure there are any yet. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveTools SP Full Version Summary: DriveTools SP is installing the lite version instead of the full version After two days on the support site and one call to tech support, I am still unable to install a full version of DriveTools SP (DriveExecutive and DriveObserver) on my computer. I am installing version 3.01 and upgrading it using the DriveTools 5.06.03 patch. According to tech support, DriveTools SP is now freeware. EDIT: removed at the request of the drives group. This serial number "backdoor" is not intended to work as a full version work-around. I'm installing on a Lenovo Thinkpad T530 running Windows 7 Pro SP1. After repairing a problem with the install files (an INI file decompresses to the wrong subdirectory unless installing from a CDROM). DriveTools 3.01 installs successfully as the Lite version. Is there a more recent, full version available for download on the Rockwell website (I haven’t been able to find it)? What do I need to do to install the full version? Is there an alternative to the trending package (DriveObserver) that comes with DriveTools SP? ### Assistant: According to Rockwell's website, DriveExplorer is discontinued. However, DriveExecutive Full Edition is still available from Rockwell's distributors. http://raise.rockwellautomation.com/RAConfig/config.asp?cmd=edit&CID=2ABAF46255EB400C8839FDAF039287E8 As of a couple minutes ago: 9303-4DTE01ENE 1 Drive Executive full for Win 98/ME/NT/2000/XP $ 465.00 I have yet to try running it on Win7, however, if it is a 32-bit OS you'll probably be fine. Contact you local Allen-Bradley distributor and inquire about the above listed Catalog Number. Sometimes Rockwell's Divisions are really "divided"... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Anylazer My question is about the Motion Analyser program. I know it is design to conception and selection of servos and drives. But if it upload the data from an existing axis from Rslogix 5000, it could become a good troubleshooting tool. Also it could give us the opportunities to simulate things that would be "dangerous" to test on a existing system. It could also give us the confirmation that the guy that did the calculation in the program did not forget or took a wrong item in the transmission/load/friction. Since the autotune will find the actual REAL load of the system. Regards Frank ### Assistant: I can see importing the parameters from an axis in the motion group as well as the drive information related to that axis, but the move commands would be more difficult to import. I would not mind at all entering the move data by hand if motion analyser used the same format as an MAM instruction. Having a common look and feel would make for a much more powerful "presales" tool. Frank, as was recently discovered by members of this forum, Motion Analyser is a "presales" tool. Your idea is a good one, but to get it implemented will require you to send the idea through your Rockwell representative I'm going to do just that (giving you credit) through my own Rockwell Rep. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: BOOTP issues Summary: BOOTP and 2100-ENET There doesn't seem to be a forum that "fits" this particular device so sorry about the cross post. I've been having lots of problems with our new pre-packaged Intellicenter MCCs equipped with Ethernet, they use a Ethernet to devicenet module, 2100-ENET. The issue is assigning IP addresses, you have to use BOOTP to do so, sometimes it works OK and sometimes not, doesn't matter what PCs I use, Win7 to XP SP2 and SP3 and different crossover cables. These were all manufactured in 2012. Right now I've got a whole MCC section of six that I can't "see" with BOOTP (v2.3). I've followed all the online docs with no success. Tech support hasn't been able to give me much assistance on this except to expound on using XP. I do know how to do these and how to configure the PC, etc. Last year did well over 150, had issues but was able to get thru them more or less. This time, nada. I really hate these, could have been finished if they were devicenet or had a reset switch for the IP to put them back into BOOTP mode. Anyone out there have similar experiences and/or suggestions? ### Assistant: Are you trying to use bootp with a bootp server as permanent method of using Ethernet? Or are you trying to use bootp to permanently configure a static IP address? BootP and Win7 do work. It is criminally lazy that tech support is still pushing XP. Several things to try: Make your network as simple as possible. Like, you, an unmanaged switch, and the 2100-enet. Nothing else to interfere. Make sure, under network settings, the network mask matches what you wish to have in your device. In the same place, make sure there is no gateway set, and that in your computer's ethernet adapter there is no gateway address. Having a gateway address set without having an actual gateway existing will cause problems. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Electrocraft DDM-030 Hi, My company has an old printing press with a Electrocraft drive DDM-030 servo drive that seems to be acting up. I am trying to find a manual on it but I have been having no luck. In my searching, I found a few things that make me think that Electrocraft (or at least this line of drives) might have been taken over by Rockwell / AB. I was wondering if anyone here might be able to tell me where I could find a manual for this drive. Thanks and best regards, Paul ### Assistant: Paul, as far as I know, Electro-Craft DDM-xxx Servo Drives could be replaced by 1398-DDM-xxx (AB Ultra Series, it is also obsolete) ; I think you could search for 1398-DDM manuals instead, inside the Literature Library website. Here some infos about Electro-Craft / Rockwell Automation : http://www.rockwellautomation.com/legacy/motion-control/electrocraft.page - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: F-4050-Q-H00AA replacement Summary: i need to replace F-4050-Q-H00AA motor which is not present now in AB ?? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! F-series motors business has been taken over by Elwood Corp., an Encompass partner. 554584 - F-Series, H-Series, N-Series, W-Series Motors and Cables - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S user data Summary: How would one set the source of User Data Reals? Drive is a PowerFlex 700S, 20DD022A3NYYANNNA, Series A, FW 2.003. It has a DriveLogix Phase I controller (5720) and some Flex I/O attached. Parameters 1315 thru 1320. According to the manual, each parameter is "General purpose parameter available for storage of real data by the operator." I haven't been able to find where these are configured to put information in them. The DriveLogix project has the drive in the I/O tree, and I was able to find the tags in the Controller Tags section that relate to these parameters. It looks like they're being used to pass tension/speed references and feedback from the drive to the controller and current commands from the controller to the drive. I would like to find out how the tension/speed feedback information gets into the user data registers. I have searched through manuals 20D-UM001F-EN-P, 20D-UM002C-EN-P, and PFLEX-RM002C-EN-E. I have attached a zip archive containing the DriveLogix project file and the parameter file (using DriveExecutive) in case they're useful. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: First of all I've to say I'm not an expert of this product. Anyway, I think to have some answers for you... I guess there have been some confusion between parameter names... the tags you've found inside your Logix project (named i.e. Bridle_Roll_1:I.UserDefinedRealData[0] ) are coming from DeviceLogix User Defined Data, and NOT from parameters 1315 thru 1320 as you thought... these are other beasts... and I think they've not been used here... User Defined Data have been configured using Drive Executive, see the screenshot below. You may find reference to the Peer Communication using User Defined Data inside manual 20D-UM002C-EN-P Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 Alternatives....PF4 or PF40? Summary: Lead time issues with PF525 After selling a job with PF525's (due to their Ethernet IP capability) and placing the order, I am now informed of a 4 week lead time on PF525's. So, what are my alternatives? PF4 or PF40 with a COMM-E? I've never used this combination. I have 6, 2HP drives. do I need a COMM-E for each drive, or one for the whole lot? ### Assistant: John, there are multiple possibilities, it really depends what is needed by your application. Ethernet/IP option card is only available on PF40 / PF40P Sensorless Vector Control is only available on PF40 / PF40P Safe Torque Off is only available on PF40P (option) Closed Loop Speed Regulation is only available on PF40P Needed Power (2HP) is available for PF4M / PF4 / PF40 / PF40P About the Ethernet/IP connection, you can also have only one drive connected using the optional comm card, and then connect up to 4 other drives to it using modbus RTU, that is available for all PF4x family.... be aware that it isn't the same solution, about control possibilities and performances. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Compact L18ERM With Kinetix 350 Over IP Summary: Drives not recognised in Linx; Download from Studio puts drives in error Oh heck, this is proving to be a trial. System set-up is an L18ERM, f/w 21.11, lined to two Kinetix350 amplifiers, f/w 1.55, driving two linear drives. Comms is via Ethernet/IP. Amplifiers are set up as 192.168.1.xx, gateway 0.0.0.0. PLC is set to 192.168.1.xx. Once the kit is connected together, I can ping everything successfully on the network. If I now look in RSLinx (Classic), under the ethernet driver, I see the PLC. If I enter the IP address of the amplifiers manually, then they appear eventually, but are unknown devices and "red-crossed". At this point, they still respond to a ping. All three LEDs on the front of the drive are flashing green. OK, I set up Studio5000 with the PLC and amplifiers, use the motor catalogue number to set up the amplifiers. I create a motion group and assign the amplifiers to the group and all is well. This configuration is then downloaded to the PLC, and by definition, the Kinetix drives. The PLC is quite happy with the configuration and can be switched between run and stop with no complaints. The drives however are definitely not happy. The network LED is solid green. The other two are flashing red. The drive shows a fault indicating motor over-temperature (the motors haven't been run at this point!) and can't be tuned or tested in any way from Studio because the software reports that the axis are not configured. RSLinx still shows the drives as unknown devices and "red-crossed" So now what? I've exhausted my meagre knowledge of IP and Rockwell and can't see that I've done anything wrong. My gut feel is that this is a firmware problem, but the latest revision of firmware for the amplifiers available from ab.com is 1.055 - the amplifiers were shipped with 1.55. Any thoughts, comments or laughter would help at the moment. My client has customers coming to see this system running on Monday (ha ha - why not commit to this when the R&D and commissioning is complete????) so feedback would be great. Many thanks, John ### Assistant: First question would be what version of RSLinx you're using. Next, I'd suggest downloading the K350 EDS files from Rockwell. That MIGHT help. Next, doesn't the K350 have a web page? If you access one of your K350s with a web browser (HTTP://192.168.1.xx) do you get anything? Just because you downloaded the program successfully to the PLC does NOT mean the configurations got to the drives. The fact that Linx can't really see them says it did not get there. How is everything networked? All devices connected to a central switch? What sort of switch (managed, unmanaged, what manufacturer)? If you want faster communications, you're welcome to communicate via email or even phone if you're USA based. I'll send you contact information privately. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 400v Powerfelx 700A AC drives with 480V input and 460V motors Summary: Hi, We built a machine for 380V usage, now we have to use it in US with 480V. Hi All, We built a machine for 380V usage. Now we are forced to use it in states 480V. I know that there is a voltage setting in powerflex drives (High / Low Voltage). So My question is by selecting the high voltage option is it possible to use the same drive with 480V Input. If, Yes then I don't understand why there is a separate catalog numbers for 400 & 480V drive in powerflex. ### Assistant: Yes, there is a high/low voltage parameter permitting operation at 400V or 480V. There are different catalog numbers so that if you purchase a drive suitable for your geographical location, the drive defaults to the proper voltage. This makes it somewhat more attractive to purchase a Rockwell drive in Europe and other locations with 400V power without having to worry about getting that particular setting correct. If Rockwell defaulted to 480V power, they wouldn't sell as many outside the USA. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 Summary: Drive Parameter Hi, Anyone knows what parameter to change in the drive when using a brake resistor? Any safety precaution about wiring will be much appreciated. Thanks you, ### Assistant: P372 and P373. Refer to http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf Page 36 and http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Page 90. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 datalink limitation? Summary: Why can't I transfer a value >18,000 to parameter 101 preset speed 1 via datalink? Hi, I am using a PowerFlex 700 drive 20BC015A0AYNANC0. I set Speed Ref A Sel = 11 in order to operate it in Preset Speed ### Assistant: Paul, try to read here: 55736 - Datalinks are limited by previous value of limiting parameter 56977 - Why is my linked reference parameter to a PowerFlex 700VC not matching the data output reference from the controller? - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VFD Capacitor Life Summary: Curious about average capacitor life of a drive. Greetings all, I was asked by a customer today, what is the expected shelf life of a typical VFD capacitor. So, not knowing that answer, I turn to all you wonderful folks out here in the VFD world to draw on your experience. M customer's primary concern is how long they should feel comfortable with a spare drive on the shelf before worrying about the capacitor dielectric breaking down. I look forward to seeing all the responses. Thank you. ### Assistant: Hi I worked in a plant until the start of the year that was installed in around 1996 with hundreds 1336s, we had a few failures of drive capacitors in the first 3 to 5 years but after that I can not remember drive capacitors going, the controller cards are just starting to fail, spare drives in the store always worked. So from this I would say 10 to 15 years. Hope this helps Ian \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6500 - ip address changing procedure Summary: How to do it? Hi, It's my first time with k6500, and I have a little problem. I need to change default ip adress of k6500. I tried to do this by RsLinx and Boot-DHCP server without success. Before using BOOT-DHCP I have changed k6500 to boot mode ( node: 888). Even with this settings I wasn't able to set static address IP and disable boot-dhcp. Boot-dhcp status said "Unable to service BOOTP requested from ...(MAC)". I hope many of you know what is the procedure to change default ip address of this module. I asked RA motion specialist how to do this, but received only that I need to change module mode to bootp (by setting node to 888) and then I will be able to set static address by boot-dhcp. Unfortunately it wasn't work. Any ideas? cheers, Przemek ### Assistant: The specialist left out a couple of steps. Try this knowledgebase article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/490087 Be careful not to take any shortcuts or skip a step. I was in your shoes several months ago. It took several tries before I realized I WAS skipping a step. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 70 No output voltage Summary: Drive parameter ### Assistant: What type of meter are you using? First, you will need a True RMS digital multi-meter/oscilloscope and then you have to remember that the VFD's output voltage is not quite a "classic", sinusoidal form but a modulated (4KHz for PF70) square wave signal. If the HIM module (or Online software) states that the drive it generating voltage then most likely it does. If the motor is not running, it is probably because the drive is "Running at Zero Speed"- there is no Speed Reference present or the Speed reference is "0". \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 Error - No Device Application Code Summary: Drive Firmware Reload I have a drive, repaired less than a year ago, that was recently returned to service. The drive powered-up and checked out. Two weeks later, when we planned to put the drive in service, it wouldn't respond. The HIM displayed the following: "Error - No Device Application Code" Querrying the drive with CCW, it says BOOT MODE. The firmware is 1.xxx. It was at 10.001. I tried to reload the firmware (via the 20-COMM-E module). It appears to download, but fails on the re-connect, and still shows version 1.xxx Reviewing KB articles, it appears that I have to reload the firmware with one of the direct DPI/DSI converters (1203-USB,...) - which I don't have. I don't mind buying the cable if there is a reasonable chance that is the problem. I think the drive displayed the same error on initial power-up - but cleared after a power-cycle (as it went away, I didn't pay that much attention). Any suggestions would be appreciated. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using merge function in MAJ and MAM instructions. As I understand it: When enabling merge in a MAM instruction, any other previously acting command is stopped. i.e. if the axis was jogging, the jog is stopped and the position command executed. If Merge is disabled, the position (incremental) happens on top of the jog. i.e. the axis carries on at position speed plus jog speed. In my case I need it enabled because I want to calculate the final position after the incremental move so stopping the previous jog is what I want, but I also need it to continue jogging as it was before when the position has finished and to decelerate to the (slower) jog speed smoothly without going to zero speed. With enable on and i jogging, when the MAM is issued the speed smoothly accelerates to the (faster) positioning speed, but when the position finishes it comes to a complete stop, I then have to re issue the jog to make it go again at its original speed. This gives a dip in the speed where it goes to zero speed before accelerating up to the jog speed. So my question is, is there a way to have it work like merge enable but to not stop but pause the previous command until the position has finished then continue it. Thanks for any help. Keith. ### Assistant: Hmmm. Interesting problem. The first thing that comes to mind is, "what happens if you issue MAM on top of JOG with merge disabled, but with MAM speed set to zero?" Merge disabled means MAM and JOG are superpositioned, but if MAM has zero speed, you continue at the speed you did before but technically should get the MAM .PC bit when you reach the set distance. If I understand the scenario, you're jogging at one speed, want to do a move at a different, defined speed, then come back to the jog. If that is the case, then you DO want to disable the merge, but set the speed of the MAM to be the difference between the JOG speed and the desired positioning speed. For example - if the JOG is 10 units per second, and you want your positioning move speed to be 15 units per second, set the MAM speed to 5 (MAM speed 5 = desired positioning speed 15 - jog speed 10). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CAD drawings for various motion control products CAD drawings would be ideal, but I can get the job done if someone just has a bitmap of a technical drawing. ### Assistant: Oh, I know this one! :smileywink: AID 40706 If you don't find what you're looking for, give us a call at the support center. (NOTE: You'll need a support contract.) Phone# 440-646-5800 JHutchRockwell Automation Moderator \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF753 - adjusting accel time Hello, I would like to increase the acceleration time on PF753 to see if this can minimize the overshooting when the machinery swtich over to other damper. The current setting on 753 is 1. Accel time 1 & 2 : 90 & 80 Hz 2. Decel time 1 & 2 : 90 & 80 Hz 3. Jog Acc Dec time : 80 Hz What are the differences between accel 1 & 2? Shoul I adjust varialbes for decel according to accel time? how about jog time? Currently, preset speed are assigned through 1~7 (12~10~20~22~40~50~60). what are these variables? is it something to do with accel time 1 and 2? The accel time switch over to other when it reaches the certain stage of preset speed? Thank you in advance, it will help me a lot ### Assistant: You should have a copy of the 750 programming manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Page 107 gives definitions of parameters 535 through 538. Accel / Decel 1 & 2 are selected using either a digital input or a logic command from a network or devicelogix. Jog 1 and Jog 2 are chosen the same way. If you're not switching between accel / decel 1 & 2, then all you need to vary is Accel 1 and Decel 1. The preset speeds are also selected using digital inputs or logic commands via network. The accel and decel times are in seconds, not Hz. is 90 seconds ramp-up time normal for your application? May I suggest you upload the DNO file for this drive instead of the Excel file with just an image of it? Use the software you used to get the image (DriveExecutive) and upload it here. We'll be able to give you a better idea what's going on. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 525 Drive Safety Open Enable - Paramter 105 Summary: Fault Disable/Fault Enable Functionality Can someone explain the difference parameter 105 Fault Enable vs. Fault Disable in a 525 drive? If I set parameter 105 to "fault enable" and remove jumper between terminals S+, S1 & S2 the drive faults. If I set parameter 105 to "fault disable" and remove jumper between S+, S1 & S2 I get same results. Also, in both cases, drive must be powered down then powered back up to clear fault. Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Inside the following technote, you can find a detailed description of its operation. 550198 - Relationship between Safety Inputs and Safety Hardware Fault or Safety Open Fault - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can not found the papameter Tab in RSNetWorx for DeviceNet. I had try to configure the PF700S in the RSNetworx for DeviceNet. After I open the properties and try to modify the parameter. But it was missed of parameter Tab. All these step was do offline. Is there have any constrain on PF700S on DeviceNet Application? ### Assistant: I have the exact same problem, I've called Rockwell support and I have been told to:unregister the EDS for that drive (PF700S Phase II 480V 52A)RebootGet online with the network, the drive will appear as unknownRight click on the device and select Register Device (will execute the EDS Wizard)Create an EDS file following the steps suggested. Reboot againOpen RSNetworx and there should be the parameters tab. But also there is a but, the parameter tab I get is kind of corrupted or same of the options in some of the parameters are missing or not shown. So I'm calling Rockwell again to see what is going on. I'll will update this answer later. Sorry for my english. Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connected Components Workbench VS RSNetWorx for Ethernet Summary: Why doesn't CCW have some of the features of RsNetWorx 1. I cannot view the Parameters of the Powerflex 523 on RsNetworx for Ethernet. I only have tabs for General, Device Usage, EDS File, and Connections Received. Am I missing something here? 2. CCW does everything I need it to as far as commissioning the VFD and viewing the Parameters but only one at a time. Why can't I Load all drives on the network at once? Why can't I Upload the Parameters for all devices in my project at once (like RsNetworx)? I have 52 VFD's in my control panel. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! 1. RSNetworx for Ethernet/IP should not be used to configure device's parameters... it isn't exactly the same tool as RSNetworx for DeviceNet. 2. I've not an answer on that, maybe a future feature ? - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communicate Power monitor 3000 with MODBUS RTU Summary: As PM3000 Manual claimed that it supports MODBUS protocol, but i got exception code 2 when reading the registers according to Data table. As PM3000 Manual claimed that it supports MODBUS protocol, but i got exception code 2 when reading the registers according to Data table. Are there some body who has communicated wth PM3000 via Modbus successful? Any hints are highly appreciated . Many Thanks! Min ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I suggest to post details about communication settings you're using for your tests... also add some infos about wiring and connected device. Details of items you're trying to read could also be useful for Forum's users in trying to help. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Electrical buzz noise from Allen_Bradelly servo motor MPM-B2153F-SJ72AA Dear all; Recently I have met a very strange and tough problem from servo motor MPM-B2153F-SJ72AA, that is , one of servo motors(MPM-B2153F-SJ72AA) is out of speed control for many times during the running period and can produce electrical buzz noise from the motor after enable the motor, the motor speed is not very stable when you rotate it as a specific speed in manual . and the Kinetix 6000 driver has not any fault codes display, is only for "4" . Each time we just powered cycle the mains or removed the encoder cable plug and then mounted it again , the motor 's buzz noise was lost and the control restore normal . this problem often occurred irregularly. we have done the following actions ,but finally the problem is still existed. 1. replaced the kinetix 6000 driver for this motor 2. replaced the power cable and encoder cable for this motor 3. replaced the mains power for this driver ; 4. swapped the back rail for this driver 5. swapped the motors with the other good motor 6. swapped the plc control program with the other product line Now we don't know which condition cause the motor buzz noise? Does anyone have this experience! we are very puzzled about this problem, do you have some good idea about it ? Thanks Jason ### Assistant: #1 - Have you tried re-tuning the axis? Specifically, have you tried decreasing the gains? Just because the axis can be auto-tuned doesn't mean the resulting gains are good for the application. #2 - Verify the power wiring at the drive. Getting two phases mixed up can make for some rather interesting motor movement. While you have changed the motor power cable, doing an exact conductor swap will not prove anything if the phases were mixed up to begin with. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Keep Motor Warm with DC Brake Function Summary: How to setup PF70EC DC Brake to keep motor warm Hi All, I have setup a Powerflex 70EC VFD to DC Brake indefinitely when the VFD is not running, and while it appears I have done everything correctly, it does not appear to engage. I'm using Digital Input 6 set to Stop Mode B which is set to DC brake after a 10 second delay. When the drive is on and not running there is 24V on Digital In6 and nothing is suggesting that it's working. The only thing I can think of right now is that maybe I can not engage a stop command after the drive is not running - Please comment. Here are my parameters: 156 Stop Mode B = DC Brake 158 DC Brake Level = 1 Amp 366 Digital In6 = Stop Mode B 384 Digital Out2 = Run 386 Dig Out2 OnTime = 10 Seconds Here is the IO wiring: ### Assistant: I really don't think "permanent DC braking" is a solution for "keeping the motor warm"; excessive DC braking could and most likely will deteriorate your AC motor's windings insulation. Refer to Page 197 of http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm001_-en-e.pdf for the detailed description of the PF 70-700 DC Brake functionality. If you are trying to avoid condensation you might need to deploy space heaters or choose a "totally enclosed" type of motor (if there are no water vapors within the windings there will be no condensation!). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 'position' and non position Summary: CIP Motion architecture What is the position and non-position in the IAB software? ### Assistant: There is no difference in part numbers between position and non-position drives. The difference matters to the communication module which will be talking to the drives. The 1756-EN2Xx Ethernet/IP cards can talk to up to 128 non-position drives, and up to 8 position drives (each position drive on the network decreases the number of non-position drives to which it can talk). http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/motion-wp001_-en-p.pdf Look at page 48 of the PDF link above. EN3x Ethernet cards can talk to up to 128 drives of either type. Essentially, if you want position control and are using EN2Xx cards for communication, you can only have 8 per card. You can use the servos for velocity control and have many more. IAB is asking the question so it can help you figure out the network requirements. If you tell it you want 10 servo drives, all in position mode, it's going to come back and say you need 2x of 1756-EN2TR, or a single 1756-EN3TR. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 Converter AC Single Phase Loss Fault Summary: What is this error and why does it only happen when the drive is under load? If i run the motor at 100% for 2-3 minutes, this fault occurs. Im assuming it has something to do with the loading. What do i need to look for? ### Assistant: You should have a copy of the programming manual handy: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Go to page 305, error 17. The descriptions / actions for this fault are actually pretty straight forward. You say it happens only under load. What is the load/application? Does your load cause any sort of rapid, cyclic regeneration? The third bullet point would seem to be the correct solution for you, but you might want to look at the AC input as well. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo motor moves without any order Hi everybody! I introduce me, I'm Camilo from Argentina, and first of all, sorry my english, it's awful, I know! Ok, I'm working in a depalletizer of bottles, what uses 11 servo motors AB, with Kinetix 6000 controllers. The plc is a ControlLogix 5561. The problem is that, after do the homing of a particular servo, it moves without any order at a really high speed. There is no instruction in the program in that moment who ask the servo to move. Well, I changed the homing mode, originally it was in torque mode, and now is in torque-marker mode. After do this (about one month ago), the problem didn't reappear. But yesterday, unexpectedly appears again. It really makes me nuts! Somebody might know what is the problem? Thanks in advance! ### Assistant: Your English is better than many who use it as their first language. No worries. Homing to a torque level - do you have any sort of speed limit set? The motor is going to run at its full speed looking for a load so it can build up to the torque value you set. If your axis is always in torque mode, that may be what's happening. While there is no overt motion command (JOG, or MAM, for instance), if it's on and has a torque command, it will speed up looking for that torque. The fact that your homing mode change fixed the problem temporarily points to two things - either something changed in software timing, or something changed physically on your machine. Can you share the ACD file here so we can take a look? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: High flex cables Does anybody know the difference between these two "old" High Flex cables for Kinetix and MPL-x15xxx : 44-XXTFBMF-S0944-XXTFLMF-S09 I need to know which is the right flexible feedback cable for the motor mentioned above...:smileysurprised: ### Assistant: So, I have found myself the answer... sometimes it is the best way to get solutions :smileyvery-happy: The two cables are both ok for those motors, the differance is that the ...LMF-S09 doesn't have the connector at drive side, but comes with free wires. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rotary camming Summary: need help with cam I am fairly new to motion programming and I am working on a rotary axis project. I need to match position of the gearbox output and I have the cam created to do this and it works fine. I need to advance and retartd the slave in relation to the master and this is where I have a problem. I am calculating the cam on the fly, the cam is calculating correctly but when the pend mapc locks and is running the cam, the slave will run to the unwind and stop and reverse. I have the mapc set to continuous. basicly I am shifting the slave up one segment. I also program this cam table into a mapc and it does the same. can I not offset the cam in a rotary application? any help is appreciated! ### Assistant: It sounds like you have two problems? First, the cam doesn't run continuous in one direction, but oscillates? And second, you cannot offset the cam? The answer to the second is yes, you can offset the cam. Issuing an incremental MAM on the slave axis will offset it. Post your ACD file, let us take a look at it. The answer to the first question could be difficult to to solve without seeing your cams. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion analyzer Summary: Why the drive which the software recommended is always the AM module?I think the first slot module sholud be IAM module. ### Assistant: The IAM power size is dependent on the number of drives and how they interact. If you have multiple drives, it is likely you want some of them to be operating at the same time. The default condition for multiple drives is to NOT have them running at the same time which minimizes the size of the IAM. Thus Motion Analyser first has you define all the axes, and if they work together or independently, and only then sizes / replaces the first AM with an IAM. It's not not intuitive, but it does make some sense. It would help if the sizing process were better described up front. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Axis_CIPDrive : what does Axis.StoppingStatus exactly mean? Summary: Axis_CIPDrive : what does Axis.StoppingStatus exactly mean? I'm wondering what the Axis.StoppingSTatus exactlymean? Does it mean that a 'MAS'-instruction is ongoing? I have regularly the error that a new motion instruction gets launched (f.ex. MAPC,...) when a MAS-stopinstruciton got launched just before. This errors the latest motion instruction with errorcode 78. This means a stopping action was ongoing (MAS) while executing a new motion-instruction. If possible i would like to add a condition before the latest motion instruction (MAPC) so that in case a MAS is ongoing, I do not relaunch it. Potentially a 'XIO Axis.StoppingStatus' could help except i don't find an exact description what this status means. REgards, FV ### Assistant: Take a look at Rockwell reference manual document: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm003_-en-p.pdf page 76. You are correct, this bit will be true while an MAS is in process, and you can use it in the manner you describe. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drives Manufacturing Location Does anyone know where the PowerFlex drives are made from? If possible, are the PF4M, 4, 40 and 40P made from a different location? ### Assistant: I believe the PF70 and PF700 drives are still made in Mequon, Wisconsin. Not sure about PF4, PF40, or PF400. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to configure AB OEMax Servo motor to Kinetix 300? What the [ halls order ] means? How to configure AB OEMax Servo motor to Kinetix 300? In Kinetix 300 Motor Database, Custom Motor.Feedback.Encoder tab There are 4 item [1] PPR before quad _2500___ [2] Halls order _3__ [3] Inverted [4] B leads A for CW ---------------------- AB OEMax servo motor RSMZ-04BA1ANK3 with 2500 incremental encoder interface. ---------------------- What is the [Halls order] means??? It look like a very strange parameter. I can check that the motor running about 3/4 rotation during the autophasing period. then it till trigger " Fault Code 128 during autophasing " ------------------ I got the error message just list below: Autophasing error. Invalid hall codes or combinations, encoder missing or motor can not rotate (obstruction, not enough current etc. Load has to be disconnected from the shaft !) Please correct and re-try. --------------------- Does anybody could help me? ### Assistant: Looking for the same type of answer. I can't even see how to post a new subject. What does Halls order mean??? We got an Hiperface Stegmann encoder. On a K300. What Halls order to select? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Driven Unwind for Web Tension Control Summary: Please recommend a motor / drive combination Hi, I am trying to pick out a motor / drive combination to handle a driven unwind on a piece of web handling equipment. This unwind will feed a spool of web through a series of rollers that guide it through a machine for processing. One of these rollers acts as a tension load cell. The tension load cell provides a signal that corresponds to actual web tension to an automatic tension controller. The automatic tension controller allows the operator to enter a tension set point and uses a PID control loop to regulate a -10 to +10 VDC control signal that can be used to regulate tension. The automatic tension controller manufacturer recommended that I use a permanent magnet DC motor for my Unwind Shaft with a 4 quadrant regenerative DC drive board. Wiring the -10 to +10 VDC signal from the tension controller into the drive board would allow the tension controller to maintain tension at set point by controlling the motor speed. They say that this is a common use of their tension controllers and it works great. I ran into some confusion though when I started thinking about what motor to use. My requirements are such that my line speed can be anywhere between 1 - 25 feet per minute (25:1 speed ratio). This unwind can accommodate spools of material anywhere between 3-1/2" to 18" diameter (5.14:1 diameter ratio). The way I see it, this means that the required speed ratio for my unwind shaft is 128.5:1. After speaking to a few of my suppliers, I think that this speed ratio is too much to ask from a permanent magnet DC motor. I have been told that the typical constant torque speed range for a permanent magnet DC motor is 60:1. (Please correct me if this is wrong, or if you think I might be able to find a DC motor with a greater speed range). Yesterday, I was advised by someone that my best best was to first pick out a motor that meets my 128.5:1 speed range requirement. He said this would most likely be some sort of AC vector motor. After choosing my motor, I would then have to find a drive that not only support this speed range but that also could follow the -10 to +10 VDC signal from the tension controller. He suggested that I should look for some type of AC Inverter drive and that it would need to have regenerative capabilities. He mentioned that I would probably need a drive that can make use of encoder feedback, although I don't fully understand this suggestion because I am trying to do closed loop tension control rather than speed control. Although I am controlling tension by controlling speed, I don't care or need to know what the actual speed is. I just want the drive to do what the tension controller tells it to. Based on the recommendations of the tension controller manufacturer, the motor power that I would be looking for would be 1/4 HP. If anyone here can recommend a motor and drive that might suit my needs, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Take a look at the new PowerFlex 525 drives. Your application is extremely small and the AC drive/motor will offer excellent speed control (even though you're controlling tension). We use the PowerFlex drives in many web applications but much larger (150HP and up). You can use the DriveLogix inside the drive to fine-tune the loop, which essentially is what you have. On a small scale you're talking about, a drive on the unwind stand running slower should suffice without having to look to regenerative drives. Can't completely spec a motor but a small inverter-duty motor will work fine. I typically upsize the unwind stand drive to accomodate for any heat generated by the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Safe Torque Off monitoring with redundant output Summary: I am using a PF755 w/ STO option and want to maintain a Safety Category 3. The STO board's inputs are SP+ and SE+. In Logix 5000 I am planning on using the redundant output instruction (1734-OB8S) w/ one output going to SP+ and the other going to SE+ and the Hardware Enable at TB1-1. The manual says that there is not a monitoring contact w/ the STO. Do i need a monitoring contact for use with the Feedback 1 and Feedback 2 to maintain Safety Catagory 3? If not, should i use anything on FB1 and FB2? ### Assistant: It depends on whether or not you have your PF755 connected to the Logix platform to use CIP motion or if it is connected as a regular drive. In CIP motion, you are not permitted to use any of the drive I/O cards. As a regular drive, you are. You could then task one of the outputs to be the monitoring contact. I agree with you, Rockwell made a mistake not putting the monitoring contact on the STO card. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Bulletin 160 to PF 525 Conversion Summary: Is there a guide for converting from an older drive? I have several Bulletin 160 drives that communicate over DeviceNet. I'd like to replace these with the PowerFlex 525 using the adapter plate. My question is on converting the ControlLogix program and the mapping. Is there a guide that would show how to remap all the DeviceNet tags, or is this something that would have to be done differently for each application? ### Assistant: You can download the publication pflex-ap010a-en-p here from Rockwell's Literature Library: http://search.rockwellautomation.com/search?q=pflex-ap010&client=literature&filter=0&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&output=xml_no_dtd&proxystylesheet=literature&site=literature&getfields=*&lang=en&hl=en&num=20&requiredfields=xlanguage%3AMU%7Cxlanguage%3AEN The main issue is the configuration of the input and output assemblies for the Bul 160. If they were configured as 103 on the input and output side like the 1305 and 1336 Plus drives then the bits line up fairly well. The speed referenced and speed feedback have to be scaled accordingly. See chapter 3. If the 160 used other assemblies then there will be more work to be done. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Downloading parameters to Ultra 3000i I am trying to download a parameter file to a Ultra 3000i (2098-DSD-020x) and it is giving me a Can't perform paste operation while Enable input active. I have clicked on the disable all tab and also made sure that the enabled option was not checked under the commands menu. What can I do to get the parameters from my offline file onto the drive? ### Assistant: Randy, try to see if the following solves: 46985 - Problems copying a off-line Ultraware file onto an existing on-line drive - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 EMC Filter - Internal vs External Is there a performance difference between the EMC Internal Filter vs the EMC External Filter? ### Assistant: Hi , Best performance is achieved by using a filtered drive and the appropriate external EMC filter. EMC filters reduce the transfer of electromagnetic noise between the drive and mains power supply. PF525 drives are fitted as standard with an internal EMC filter (240V , 480V) and for most industrial applications, this will be sufficient. In the event that a higher level of filtering is desired or required, the external EMC filter can be added to either a drive which already has the internal EMC filter, or a drive without EMC filter. Most electronic equipment will generate electrical noise, small unwanted disturbances which may be conducted back onto the mains power supply. Drives basically designed to minimise this noise transfer, and offer high levels of Electro Magnetic Compatibility. Where required, additional (External) EMC Filters may be added to further reduce the level of noise transferred back to the mains power supply, reducing the risk of other equipment being affected. however where highly sensitive equipment is used, or a reduction in the electrical noise is required, these External EMC filters can be fitted in line with the drive to reduce the conducted noise emission. *****Welcome your suggestions***** \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC line voltage operation ranges Summary: Can the PFDC bridge operate with line voltages other than given in specs We have many situations in the elevator industry where the armature voltage of a given machine is above 240, and below 500 vdc. An example is one I am working on now where the armature voltage is 315 vdc. The existing machine is operating with an AB1395 drive, and it is fed by power from an isolation transformer with a secondary of 315 vac. This is a common practice, to help optimize form factor, and to help in sizing the transformer. So my question is, can I now use a PFDC drive with the same line voltage feeding the SCR bridge? There is no information in the literature. ### Assistant: Technical document for the PF-DC http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/20p-td001_-en-p.pdf What I see in this document is that your 315VDC motors fall in a hole for the Rockwell PF-DC products. This is DEFINITELY a time you should call Rockwell Tech Support and talk with the drives group: Dial 440-646-3434 Option 3 for Tech Support Option 1 for Direct Dial Option 1 to enter code Code 511 for DC Drives \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 and SafetyActive bit Summary: How does SafetyActive work? Hi, I have 37 PF525 and we are trying to get some kind of feedback from the drive that the safety (S1 & S2) is enabled. Online chat tech support has told me to use b006 bit 5, which is the DriveStatus register. Bit 5 is the SafetyActive bit. I monitor this bit, but is state never changes. I can remove 24VDC from S1 and S2 and the bit is still off. It never turns on. Is there a setting to turn this bit on? Thanks, Denis. ### Assistant: Denis, only when both of the Safety Inputs S1 and S2 are de-energized (no matter the drive is faulted or not), the bit 4 -Safety Active of parameter B006 [Drive Status] will be ON. It is bit 4, though. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 Fault 08 on power up I just replaced a drive with one from my stock. As soon as I power up the drive I get F08 'Heat Sink Over Temp'. If I look at parameter 218 it shows -19 degree. Drive is not in a cold enviroment and the ambient temperature is about 22C. ### Assistant: It's a broken wire on the temperature sensor that goes back to the heat sink, or it's a failing main control board. I've had this problem on a PowerFlex 700 after it had been disassembled for repair. The wire harnesses are well built and have good latching connectors but they can still be damaged. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: IAM Kinetix power size Summary: How to determined the IAM size? I have two questions about the IAM power size. The IAM power size depends from the servomotor size that is connected to the IAM? or, The IAM power size depends from the drives size are connected in the same rack? ### Assistant: The answer to your question is, BOTH! The best possible way to size Rockwell servo drive products is to download and install Motion Analyser. Give it enough information about the process which you are applying the hardware and you'll get very good and reliable results. One tricky spot is deciding if the multiple axes in the rack will be operating at the same time or in a coordinated manner. Rockwell's default selection for this question is NO, which means the IAM will be sized to the smallest possible load and give an artificially small overall power available. Be careful to set this choice properly so the IAM is sized to the rack properly. This goes towards your second question. If the axes are uncoordinated and do not all operate at the same time, then the individual axis size will likely drive the size of the IAM, (your first question). Proper sizing of this module is a balancing act. It is conceivable that you could end up with an IAM that is rather larger than you need for the individual axis attached to the drive because you need the larger overall power for the entire rack. Does that answer your question adequately? I DO strongly recommend using Motion Analyser. It's a free download and is really quite an excellent software tool. I'm NOT an employee of Rockwell Automation so this is not a sales pitch. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveLogix Axis Summary: Number of Axis used with DriveLogix Hi people, im planning build a machine with two axis and i was thinking to use one PF700S with Drivelogix to handle Axis1 and a second PF700S to handle Axis2 but i'm not sure if Drivelogix can be configured with two axis. Im trying to find something in manual but if anyone can help i will appreaciate very much ### Assistant: It can be done, but you're on the trailing edge of technology going that route. Have you considered an inexpensive 1769-L18ERM processor and two PF755 drives? I'm pretty sure the PF755 drives are less expensive and going the CompactLogix route offers so much more flexibility. The 1769-L18ERM is a 2-axis CIP motion capable processor. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAM instruction 'stuck'??? Had a weird one at a customer site yesterday (about 4000 miles away from where I'm sitting unfortunately). Machine hasControlLogix, lots of servos & motion control. One particular axis would not move from one particular MAM instruction. Other MAM instructions on the same axis worked fine. The one which wasn't working had it's EN output set and all other outputs clear. Toggling the rung-in condition made no difference to the instruction or its outputs, it just wouldn't do anything. Other MAM instructions in the same routine operating on the same axis with exactly the same parameters worked fine. In desperation I got them to upload/download and it was then OK. Anyone had anything like this happen? It smells like a ControlLogix bug. Mike ### Assistant: Digging back in time I see that I've come across this before (different machine - one I was programming unlike the one I was trying to support yesterday). I actually raised it as a case with Rockwell and got this answer: Before you execute a MAM instruction, put an interlocking tag in there indicating the Axis_Servo_Drive.ServoActionStatus Boolean is a 1. Are you sure no other instruction may not be completed before the MAM is executed in the program? The instructions 'hang up' like this sometimes because during the scan when the rung is true, the axis cannot complete the instruction to be true. In otherwords, the .EN will stay true until the process of enabling the instruction is complete and the rung goes false. Thank goodness I keep my emails! Mike \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Absolute position incorrect after program upload/download We have a couple ControlLogix Sercos control systems where we lose the exact mechanical positioning on an axis that uses an absolute encoder. We notice this happens when we download a project to the PLC. We don’t know if it happens every time, but if does happen sometimes. In most cases we have uploaded the project, went offline, made changes to the ladder and / or tag structure, and then downloaded to the PLC and put back in run mode. The machine will operate just fine, but the axis with the absolute encoder will be off slightly mechanically. We then have to use a teach plate and do a passive home with the RSLogix5000 motion direct command (of course all other non-absolute encoder axis’s always need to be homed on a power off/download). We have not noticed that this issue ever happens on power down, just on a PLC upload and download. I assume that if we didn’t upload the project and then downloaded the project, the absolute encoder axis would be off …. correct? Any ideas or things to look for? ### Assistant: In the "Homing" tab of the Axis setup you need to have "Absolute" selected if you want the position to be saved. Then set the sequence to immediate. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power flex 40 Summary: Communication with RsLogix5000 or Drive Executive Dear all, Please let me know how to communicate with PowerFlex40 & RsLogix5000/Drive Exicutive. As i was not able to assign an IP address to the drive. Please assit with the basic. Thanks & Regards, Mihir ### Assistant: If you only have the PF40 then you only have the DSI port that looks like an RJ45 which is not ethernet. You will need to have the 22-COMM-E card. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40P Summary: motor burning up On a new conveyor line at the factory where I've been working a motor powered by a Powerflex 40P keeps burning out. I'm no motor expert but from what I can tell looking at the windings, I suspect that the motors have been subject to single phasing. The reports on the motor are that it will be running fine and suddenly heat up, smoke and die. I suspect a bad wire in the motor branch circuit or a loose connection between the drive and the motor - the disconnect was replaced thinking it might be a bad disconnect switch contact but it didn't solve the problem. I;m wondering if there is any fault that should occur on the drive quickly upon a single phase condition. I'd expect the overload fault to occur from the increased current on the remaining phases but I don't know for sure. I know that there are phase to ground and phase to phase short faults but what if it is a broken wire in the circuit? Thanks in advance for any comments, David Butler ### Assistant: What is the cable distance between the PF40P and the motor? If it is more than 40 feet, you may be experiencing reflective wave that will punch holes in the insulation of the motor and cause it to fail. It all depends on the insulation quality of the motor you are using. A motor that is rated for inverter duty that meets NEMA MG1 part 31 would provide protection from this problem. There are also output reactors or filters available to help in the situation. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 22-comm-P with a Powerflex40 Summary: Communications issues between comm card and drive We have experienced three seperate powerflex 40 drives having issues with what appears to be comm card to drive communications issues. Drive performance will become erratic, MOD light on comm card will start intermittently flashing green. Communications on Profibus side have been monitored and found to be stable. When I connect my 22 comm cable to the drive to use drive explorer, the drive will go completely crazy. Once I get drive explorer connected and go to comm card diagnostics, the logic command signals come and go. Found that cycling power on comm card will clear issue so this appears to be simply restarting the communications on the 485 side between card and drive. Has anyone else seen similar issues? ### Assistant: I have seen some problems with PF 40 drives with 22-COMM-E adapters. The connection between the comm adapter and the drive stops communicating. Replacing the drive with another will fix the issue and the original PF 40 seems to work otherwise. I have not been able to determine a resolution yet. This is not wide spread but I have seen it in more than one location. Eastman do you happen to work in the Kingsport plant? Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPL-A1520U-EJ72AA minimum speed Hi, I just ordered a MPL-A1520U-EJ72AA. I am just trying to document the speed ranges for the machine that I am going to be using it in. Looking in Publication GMC-TD001E-EN-P - February 2014 (Kinetix Rotary Motion Specifications), I can see the max speed listed as 7000 rpm but I do not see any mention of a minimum recommended speed. Can anyone tell me if there is a minimum recommended speed for these motors and if so, where I can find this info? Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: There is no minimum speed - if the motor is connected to a servo drive and the system is tuned reasonably well, when you turn the drive on the motor will hold position with zero speed. You should then be able to run it as slow as you wish. It may jitter slightly if you're asking for miniscule fractions of a rotation per second. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S with a Stegmann optional encoder I have a pair of PF700S configured in a master-slave arrangement each with a Stegmann optional encoder. I can get the drive to run in senorless mode for speed control at the reference of 600RPM.However when I try to use the Stegmann encoder speed feedback (FB opt port 0) mode for speed control I only get about 120RPM feedback with my reference at 600RPM. The slip tune and inertia wizards in DriveExecutive just osillate the motors back and forth around +-30 RPM and never complete their tests over a 5 minute span before I abort them. I have noticed the output voltage parameter 307 is 212V for senorless and 77V for FB Opt port 0. Any suggestions? ### Assistant: Searching the Knowledgebase, I found this: ID 26187: A Vector Drive is not Working, Or the Motor Is Rotating Slowly and the Motor is Pulling 100% Current. But the parameter they reference for the 700S2 is 367 is called "Fdbk LsCnfgPosit" that doesn't have an ignore option. There is no "FP Opt0 LossCnfg set to Ignore (0)" I can find? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: If an axis has a hard overtravel fault but the machine is in its normal working range. What could be... Summary: If an axis has a hard overtravel fault but the machine is in its normal working range. What could be one problem? If an axis has a hard overtravel fault but the machine is in its normal working range. What could be one problem? ### Assistant: The limit switch is not connected - broken wire or something similar. The drive requires a Normally Closed (NC) contact, but the limit switch is wired Normally Open (NO) That's two. It would help if you gave more information, such as drive model number. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Why doesn’t the top of an AM have the connectors for incoming power and contactor enable? Summary: Why doesn’t the top of an AM have the connectors for incoming power and contactor enable? Why doesn’t the top of an AM have the connectors for incoming power and contactor enable? ### Assistant: Because the first module in the Kinetix rail, the Integrated Axis Module (IAM) has those connectors. The Axis Modules use the DC bus from the Kinetix mounting plate, and don't need their own incoming AC power or contactor. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Disconnecting Feedback & Power Cables on Kinetix 6500 Drive Is it okay to disconnect feedback and power cables on the 6500 Drive while the drive is powered on but inhibited or safe torque off state? ### Assistant: Rockwell does not recommend it, but it is often done while troubleshooting problems. You will cause a number of obvious faults (such as loss of feedback). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Reset all parameters, Power Flex 4 Hello, I need to restore the entire drive (all parameters) to as manufactured. The drive code is: 22A-A4P5N104 Thank you. ### Assistant: Hi There, Have a look at Parameter P041, on page 3-12 of the user manual. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22a-um001_-en-e.pdf Cheers. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Need helping sizing drive Summary: I'm in need of help sizing a motor and drive. I may be incorrectly using Motion Analyzer software. I’m attempting to size a motor and drive for an application I’m working on. It involves winding paper at maximum tensions of 15lbs at a max speed of 50 feet per minute. That would be considered worst case scenario. I’m using the Motion Analyzer software and am having a hard time deciding on motor and drive. From the load alone, the calculated horse power needed to keep a tension of 15 lbs and 50 fpm is .0227 horse power. It would be ideal to run this at 120V. However, when I’m putting in these parameters to motion analyzer, I’m getting barely any solutions found. The solutions that I do find are not very good either. For example, the one solution offered to me gave me a 6.4 KW motor with a 3 KW drive. Now, why would I need such a large motor when working with only .0227 horse power? Would this have anything to do with trying to use the drives and motors at 120V? I realize this would require a larger current. Is it possible that only more powerful motors/drives are able to handle increase current levels? Or is it likely that I’m modeling my application incorrectly? ### Assistant: If you're using Motion Analyser, could you share the file here? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 842E-CM Firmware Summary: need new firmware for 842E-CM encoder Anyone have the new firmware for this encoder? the link provided in the knowlegdebase is dead. Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! It seems they have not yet released the firmware 1.02.34... the link isn't really dead, just is only viewable as an internal link for RA people.... and anyway it just contains the Release Notes .pdf file. I suggest to contact Technical Support; maybe they can give you more infos on the subject. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Parameterization of Kinetix 350 This is my first time to use AB servo . I do not know how to set the parameters of the drive . I could not find any document listing and explaining the parameters and how to set them , especially the indexing parameters ( position , speed , ....) of each travel index. ### Assistant: Are you using a Kinetix 300 or a Kinetix 350 ? The Kinetix 300 is a standalone drive for which you typically configure "indexes" with specific positions and speeds. It has a built-in configuration utility called MotionView that you access using a Web browser. The Kinetx 350 is a CIP Motion drive that integrates with a ControlLogix or CompactLogix controller over Ethernet and acts as a coordinated motion axis. These drives respond to motion instructions, which are more powerful and more complex than simple indexing. The best way to start with user manuals is to type search terms into the RA Literature search system. The search terms "Kinetix 300" give you the User Manual and the Design Guide as the first two hits. I recommend the Design Guide as a good first step. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 FV mode Fwd Rev speeds not same Summary: Forward and reverse speeds do not match for same POT setting I am using a PF 753 in FV mode. Speed and Torque references provided through potentiometers. Motor runs fine up to 60hz in fwd but only about 36hz in rev. Any ideas why? I am considering reversing contactors to facilitate direction change. ### Assistant: if you have a DNO file from DriveExecutive or CCW, can you upload it? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400: Motor Overload Tripping Problem. Hi all, I am facing one problem in PF 400 drive while setting P033 [Motor OL Current] parameter. I want drive to be tripped on 220 Amp. As per manual the drive will fault on an F7 Motor Overload if the value of this parameter P033 [Motor OL Current] is exceeded by 150% for 60 seconds. So I set there 146 Amp. drive get tripped in 30 sec and actual current draw by motor is 220 Amp. But when I set 170 Amp again drive get tripped in 60 sec and actual current draw by motor is 220 Amp. Also when I set 190 Amp again drive get tripped in 120 sec and actual current draw by motor is 220 Amp. and so on..... I just want to know what should I enter in P033 to get exact overload tripping. And as per manual it should be trip on 150% of the value entered in P033. Manual is attached for reference. Any Suggestion?? ### Assistant: Hi there, I believe that the manual has a misprint. I have never known the PF400 to have any more than 110% for 1 minute overload capability. If you look at page two of the attached profile (http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/22c-pp001_-en-p.pdf) you will see what I just stated. This drive was never designed for anything more heavy duty than a centrifugal Pump or Fan application. As for what the manual states, if you have a look at the PF4, 40, or 40P it states the exact same think as what you posted in your manual, so I'm guessing it was just a case of copy & paste with someone who didn't understand that this drive was different from the rest. Have a good one. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Problem with direction servo motor AB . Summary: how changing the direction of rotation of the servo motor Dear All . I have problem with servo motor AB , when we try with jog motor run forward ,it run reverse. I don’t know how to adjust for motor run direction correct and occur some error "E07 & E19" . If everyone have any experience for this ,pls advise me. ### Assistant: You will need to provide more information so that we can help you. What servo drive, what motor, what control system? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 positioning with encoder option board Summary: Using Powerflex 525 with optional encoder board and positioning over Ethernet communication Has anybody used a Powerflex 525 with and incremental encoder and encoder option board for a positioning application. The Powerflex 525 will also have the dual port Ethernet comm card (E2P) and be on a Device level Ring. I am using RSlogix 5000 V20.03 for programming. The application we will be using this for will have maybe 3-5 positions to goto and will be manually homed. ### Assistant: I've not used PF525, but have done what you describe with PF755. In the PLC program, they're going to look identical. There are several pitfalls you can avoid. First, though it is documented it is easy to miss the fact that your coarse update time setting in the Motion Group Properties MUST be set higher than 3 milliseconds. The default value is 2 and that will just not work. I've found that even 3 milliseconds is sometimes not large enough. For two axes, we've been setting the Coarse Update time to 8 milliseconds. Next - before you add motor nameplate data or adjust any maximum velocity, tuning, or customize ANYTHING in the axis, you must, Must, MUST make sure the firmware is up to date in the drive entry in the I/O tree. If you change the major firmware setting, if you change the slot in which the encoder card sits, if you do almost ANYTHING in the drive entry in the I/O tree, Logix says that all your careful work setting up the axis in the motion group will be set back to defaults. This has bit me in the ass often (as you can tell from the capitalized words for emphasis). If you have to upgrade the firmware in the drive, you're screwed regardless. Keep daily copies of your program so that when (not if) you have to do a firmware upgrade, you have a reference to what all the settings in the axis were. You're welcome to contact me if you need additional help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Drive faults Summary: Precharge, Alarm 14, + some questions Hi, I'm having a few problems with two of these drives and I would like to just confirm some things with someone who isn't guessing. Im fairly new to the drive and job so im still trying to figure things out Why would the DC bus voltage be up, but not show the DC voltage up status? Why would the drive have power on the 3phase incoming, but the DC voltage remain down until you send a reset signal to the drive? I have seen Alarm 14 which is ground fault, I think this may be my actual overall problem, but I want to ensure I have everything covered before telling the customer his ground is rubbish, it’s a large reputable site, however saying that, it is based in china Why would the drive sit in pre charge and require a reboot to run again? I have read through some manuals, and I think it might be down to the PWM exceeding 125% of my line to line voltage dropping out disabling the precharge for the drive, however sleep has been a problem lately, and im at wits end, so I may just be seeing the words I want to see to blame the ground When should you take the enable signal off the drive? If the drive was being given a motion command while the enable was dropped could I we be causing problems? And in turn, a motion command before the enable is active Should we be dropping the 3 phase power to the drive roughly twice every 10 minutes? If we drop the 3 phase voltage is there a minimum time before we should re apply it? Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks ### Assistant: Page 13 of the programming manual (I have revision I, July 2013 handy) and page 13 of the reference manual (September 2013) says you should power-cycle the drive no more than one cycle a minute. That said, if you are using an input contactor to drop line-in AC power to the drive, you should consider using a safe-torque-off option card. This uses 24VDC signals to disable the output stage of the drive so you do not have to constantly cycle line-in power. You need to attend to the ground warning alarm 14 before anything else. Having significant current being measured to ground means there are real wiring problems. The ground conductor coming back from the motor should be landed on the drive PE terminals and no where else. Landing it on the back panel or on a grounding lug separate from the drive could be one cause of this. What size drive is this? What line-in voltage? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 for web tension control Summary: K300 in analog velocity mode following +-10VDC signal from tension controller; advise please Hi, I am using a Kinetix 300 Servo Drive (2097-V33PR3) with a MPL-A1520U-EJ72AA servo motor in a web tension control application as a driven unwind. I am operating the K300 in analog velocity mode, where the speed of the servo follows a -10 to +10 VDC signal from a closed loop tension controller. The tension controller allows the operator to enter a tension set point and monitors feedback from a tension transducer roll that is mounted in my web path. Based on the entered set point and the feedback from the tension transducer roll, the tension controller uses a PID loop to regulate the -10 to +10 VDC signal to run the servo at just the right speed to create the desired tension. This is the first time I have used a servo for this purpose, and I am trying to get my tuning as good as I possibly can. As far as the servo is concerned, I just followed the tuning instructions (Tune the Axis) in the Kinetix 300 User Manual (2097-UM001D-EN-P). I tuned the servo with my unwind shaft empty (no spool of material in place). The tuning procedure completed with success almost immediately (I didn’t even see the motor turn). It came up with the following settings: Velocity P-Gain = 15137.504, Velocity I-Gain = 3558.289, and Gain scaling = -9. After doing this, I threaded a web and tested my tension control with the K300 controlled by my tension controller. The default PID settings in the tension controller seemed to be too aggressive and caused the servo to oscillate even at zero web speed. I played with these settings to make the tension controller PID loop less aggressive until I was able to maintain tension at set point a zero web speed with no oscillation on the servo. After doing this, I started running web at different speeds throughout my required range, and I was quite happy with my tension control. It’s not perfect, but I have some mechanical and other issues on my test machine that I believe to be creating some transients in my signal from the tension transducer roll. I have a feeling that these issues will impose a limitation on how good I’ll be able to get this working on this test machine, but I am hoping to learn as much as I can in my own shop before I ship these components to my customer and try to get it working in the field. (At my customer, I do not expect to have the same issues I have with my test machine, so I expect to be able to get much better results there). I was just wondering if anyone here has done this sort of thing with a K300? I was just wondering if you basically used default settings in the K300 and did a standard tuning with an empty shaft like I did? Or did you find it helpful to change any settings in the K300? Or do you think I should have done the tuning procedure with a spool of material in place (so that there would be more of a load?) Any advice you can give me would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Paul, I suggest repeating your tuning process with a load on the shaft. I also suggest you look at the values used to tune the axis - make sure you have them such that the axis does in fact move (torque and velocity limits high enough, position limit large enough to permit motion). The autotune usually has a small but noticeable motion. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC Interposing Relay Summary: Recommendations for Interposing Relay on Frame C drive? Customer says tech support said an interposing replay for the main contactor on a Frame C drive would help with contactor faults. KB document 32187 indicates that we don't recommend an interposing relay for a 100C contactor. The customer didn't have any information sent by tech support. Do we, or don't we, recommend an interposing relay for a Frame C drive? If we do, what kind of relay and is there a wiring diagram? ### Assistant: You can install a 50 mF capacitor between the digital output driving the main contactor and common to fix this issue. There is a tech note out there but I do not have it handy. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FAULT S47 EN KINETIX 6500 Summary: APOYO CON LA FALLA S47 EN SERVODRIVE KINETIX6500 ESTIMADOS TENGO UN PROBLEMA CON LOS SERVODRIVES KINETIX 6500, CADA CIERTO TIEMPO APARECE EL ERROR S47, EL CUAL SOLO SE BORRA QUITANDOLE LA ENERGIA DE CONTROL AL DRIVE. ALGUNA SUGERENCIA? ### Assistant: Se pone que quando el servo motor esta en operation. El kinetix 6500 esta tratando de reglar el encoder en el servo motor. Quando dese "Motor encoder self test". El encoder esta malo. Estos servo motores estan en eithernet. En el axis properties/hook up tab. puedes linar el neuvo encoder con el presente motor. Pero no te lo recomendo, es un batailla. Es mejor al combar todo el servo motor completo. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How do I get information or help with a sample program using a 1756-HSC? ### Assistant: Here we are.... Aid 20113Aid 20133Aid 20134Aid 20135Aid 28237 Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How can I see if my encoder is working via the HIM? Summary: Verify encoder operation Hi, Can I use my HIM on my Powerflex 700 to see if my encoder is working? Mainly I want this for troubleshooting purposes to see if the encoder is sending a signal to the drive. A local service tech troubleshot the problem for us. I'd like to be able to do this myself using the HIM to save a service call. I do not have access to any software that I can use to connect to the drive. (What would I use for this) As you may have guessed, I haven't worked on drives before, so any help is welcome. Thanks, Bill ### Assistant: 1. what type of encoder is it 2. what family of plc are you using and what hmi do you have 3. what is the comm format between between your plc and hmi 4. Do you have access to an Occiliscope, this may be easier to hook up and troubleshoot. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DIFERENCIA ENTRE DRIVES Summary: POWER FLEX 700 Y 700S ESTIMADOS MUY BUENOS DIAS. QUISIERA SABER CUAL ES LA DIFERENCIA ENTRE LOS POWER FLEX 700 Y LOS POWER FLEX 700S. GRACIAS ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sg/pflex-sg002_-en-p.pdf I apologize that I cannot give you your answer in Spanish. I cannot find a Spanish version of the selection guide Use the link, look at section 1, page 20 and 21, (page 22 and 23 of the PDF). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Motion + Drive Firmware Update = Extreme Aggravation Summary: Updating the firmware on a PF 755 drive used in CIP motion isn't worth the effort, but you HAVE to because of the bugs When you upgrade the firmware in a PF755 used in CIP motion in a Logix 5000 application, the drive definition in the IO tree also needs to be changed to match. However, when you do this, many parameters which you painstakingly set for perfect operation get wiped or reset to defaults. Your drive tuning values? Gone. The motor nameplate data that you entered? GONE. You're looking at about 15 minutes PER drive of careful parameter verification, IF you were smart enough to keep an old copy of the program with which to compare. This is not only irritating and stupid, it's the behavior of a saboteur. Rockwell, why on earth would you wipe out the motor nameplate data just because I changed the firmware revision level within the drive definition? Do any readers know of a way to simply transfer the parameters from an old program to a newer one to alleviate this problem? ### Assistant: It's a year later, and this is still a problem. I reused a program written last year, with drives at firmware 7.1. I had to upgrade the setting in the program, and it wiped out the same information. After going through that exercise, I discovered my shop had put encoder cards in a different slot than expected. That seems like a simple change in the software, right? Change the slot number on the pull-down? NOPE. Doing that causes Logix5000 to wipe your data. This nuclear option has to change, Rockwell. There is no good reason for this behavior. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Where can I find the documents about the configuration for PF755 Point to Point application My system is a lifter controlled by PF755. In this system, there is one 20-750-ENC-1 on VFD port 4 and one 20-750_UFB-1 on VFD port 5. First, I configure 'Port 4:Encoder Feedback' as velocity feedback(Parameter:125) and 'Port 5:FB0 Position' as position feedback (Parameter:135). Secondly, I configre mode to 'Psn PTP' through patameter 309~313. Some other parameters about PTP are as following 770: All zero(Default) 771: Absolute(Default) 772: It's conncet to one DOP bit from DeviceLogix. It will be true when VFD recieve move command from PLC. 775: Port 0: PTP Setpoint (Parameter 780). Parameter 780 is associated to Datalink 1 which is the target position from PLC. When I try to raise the lifter, it cannot reach the target position. 'PTP Setpoint'(780) is right, it's the same to the tartget position from PLC. But 'PTP Command'(784) is less than the target position. And I saw the motor is running forward and reverse continually. Later, VFD will result in fault 64(drive overload). I don't know what's the problem. Maybe there are some parameters are not configured OK now. Where can I find some reference documents for it. Thanks. ### Assistant: Ensure that upon starting the application Parameter 780, PTP Setpoint, is equal to Parameter 847, Position Feedback. If this is not the case, the PTP Command will always be offset by the difference between Position Feedback and PTP Setpoint. In order to alleviate this issue: Set Parameter 309 to speed mode Set Parameter 780 equal to Parameter 847 Set Parameter 309 back to PTP Positioning Increment/decrement Parameter 780 as needed for the application. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/750-td001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 Summary: Heat sink Fan When is the heat sink fan supposed to run? Is there a parameter that would make fan run all the time? ### Assistant: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/66014 This article explains the fan operation. Frames 0-4 The "stirring fans" sometimes referred to as muffin fans are on anytime the drive is powered up The main fans also known as the heatsink fans will turn on when the drive starts and turn off thirty seconds after the drive-stops. The turn off is independent of drive temperature. Frames 5, 6, 7 The "stirring fans" sometimes referred to as muffin fans are on anytime the drive is powered up. The main cooling fan(s) also known as heatsink fan(s) turn on when the drive starts and turns off thirty seconds after the drive-stops. The turn off is independent of the drive temperature Frames 8 and above The door mounted fans on the cabinet doors of an IP20 PowerFlex 755 drive frame 8 and greater turn on when the drive is powered, running, and is drawing more than approximately 10% of drive rated current. Document 454153 - PowerFlex 755 door mounted fans explains the operation of these fans in greater detail. On IP54 drives the door mounted fans are removed and a blower unit is installed on the top of the cabinet. This blower performs the same function as the door mounted fans and operates under the same criteria. The main cooling fan(s) also known as bridge fan(s) or heatsink fan(s) turn on when the drive becomes active (started) and turns off thirty seconds after the drive-stops. The turn off is independent of drive temperature. Note: The Fans for frames 2-7 are 24 Volt DC Fans. They can be tested by putting 24 VDC to the fans to see if they spin. Also, check that the connector outputs 24VDC if the drive is started. If not, replace power interface board (frame 6 and 7). If frame 5 and below, replace drive. The heatsink fan(s) for frame 8 and above is a self contained fan and inverter. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 suddenly reboot Summary: Drive reboot and power-up again while tying to start Hello. Could some one to help? Have a new one PF 753 400V 30kW, 60Amps. After all necessary parameters tuned (Induction SV mode, motor NP data) I had tried to pass through start-up procedures with 18,5kW 50Hz, 380V motor connected, but on "detect rotation" step, after command to start drive (from HIM), right away, I got reboot PF and power-up, witout any alarms and faults. After that I got this always, even if no motor connected to drive's terminals, while trying to start drive: just reboot and power-up again and again. I had tried to change conrol mode to VHz, performed reset to defauls, upgrade fimvare from 7.001 to 9.001, but still no luck. Any ideas? Thank you. Victor ### Assistant: It sounds like you have already tried to run the motor without going through the start-up wizard and the drive still does this reboot process. It reboots whenever you attempt to put power out to the motor, if I understand what you're telling us. I think this is a problem for which you will have to contact Rockwell Tech Support. I could not find a description of this behavior in the knowledgebase, so unless someone here has experienced it, your best bet is Tech Support. You should also contact your local Rockwell distributor for assistance. This is the sort of problem which both they and Tech Support should be happy to assist for a new out-of-the-box drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Local and Remote HIMs not booting Summary: A pair of Enhanced HIMs will not boot on powerup with PF70 I went around the block all day on this one. I ended up with a less than optimal solution. What I have is a 2HP Powerflex 70 in Frame B. I wanted to put a 20-HIM-A6 in the local Port 1 slot and a 20-HIM-C6S remotely. These are both Enhanced HIM devices. They refused to boot - backlights come on, but no boot. If I remove either HIM the other will boot and I can reinstall the removed device and it will boot, as well. All devices communicate when they are booted. Why will these two not boot on powerup? I can get an A3 and the C6S to boot properly, but I really wanted the A6 in the Local Slot. Ideas? ### Assistant: What firmware are the HIMs? We've discovered a bug with firmware 2.003 for A6 HIMs in that they will not scroll if more than 3 items are to be displayed. I wonder if you have discovered another firmware problem. For that matter, what is the firmware of the drive? Is it up to date? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex DC HIM Copycat - Firmware Revisions Summary: Can a parameter set from older firmware be loaded into a drive with a more recent firmware? I'm new to RA Drives and this question came up. If you have a HIM for the Powerflex DC with a set of parameters stored on it. After a customer has failure on the drive and installs a newer drive with an updated firmware version. Will the HIM correctly download the parameters into the newer drive with the updated firmware without errors? Thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: frequent failure of IGBTon PF700s frame 5 & 6 Summary: frequent failure of IGBT resulting to multiple downtime Hi, We are experiencing frequent (10x different controller) IGBT failure on powerflex700s frame 5 & 6 (20DR096A0ENNANASE & 20DR248A0ENNANASE). Supplier recommended to install voltage conditioner and yet failure continues, resulting to frequent shutdown of our paper machine (happens on paper dryer section). Loads are at 60% only. Thank you in advance. ### Assistant: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17254 The article above is somewhat flawed - it should have a schematic diagram image with it but does not. Still, it points to one possible scenario - the snubber resistors have failed. You've given us very little information with which to assist you. When the drives failed, did you replace the entire drive, or just the portion that failed? What sort of voltage conditioner did you install? Do you have an output contactor between the drive and the motor? Does the enclosure containing the drive have sufficient cooling? Much as one would like to point a finger at the drive as being a bad design, the PF700S is one of the best Rockwell has ever offered. There are MANY of these drives operating today. It's most likely that there is something about your particular application causing the failures, especially on two different frame sizes. The more information you can give us, the more likely we'll be able to help you solve the problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 4, Manual Start Summary: Manual start to check engine Hi, I need to know how to do force to start the engine connected to the unit. Can it be done by the panel potentiometer? ### Assistant: Potentiometers would give an analog speed signal only. You will need to wire/configure your PF4 to start automatically from an input or from the red/green off/on buttons on the drive itself, if I understand your question. The information for configuring and wiring the drive is in the installation manual. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Question about motor driver information Summary: location for storing motor driver info Hi all, I have questions on motion control. Q1. what are the motor driver information? And what it means when people say 'putting all motor driver info on the PLC and have an auto download of driver info once an new driver is installed'? Please help me in details because I don't know much about motion control and PLC ( I am fresh in auto) Q2. what it means when people say 'put recipe system and info on the PLC and not on the HMI'? Thanks! ### Assistant: The PLCs that support CIP motion and control Powerflex 755 VFDs download all data to the drive on power-up and successful network connection. When a drive is used outside of CIP motion, basic motor data is not usually sent to the drive from the PLC. In fact, the minimum control one could do over Ethernet for a drive not used for CIP motion is a start/stop command and a speed reference. All other parameters (tuning gains, motor data, etc.) would have to be set at the drive. Additionally, Rockwell's recent versions of PLCs can store the firmware of a drive (regardless of CIP motion or not). With the proper configuration in the PLC, this firmware can be downloaded to a drive automatically to a new drive replacing a failed one. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Axis Gearing Summary: Synchronizig to Axis using MAG (Help is needed)Hi, I am using a motion axis card for controlling the cut of a flying shear.for synchronizing the line speed with shear i am going to use MAG instruction, but i don't know how to do it. How can i synchronize them in the way that when line speed goes up, shear speed goes up too. ### Assistant: does the flying shear need to hold exact position in respect to the line? If so youll need to use a MAPC to follow the line master. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: TLY Motor Temperature Summary: What is the maximum temperature that a TLY motor case will reach? I have an application that uses 6 TLY-A230T servo motors, all components are operating correctly but two of the motors are getting very hot (70 C after about 1 hour running). I can not find any information on the maximum operating temperature of these motors, I have used other motors that run hot but not sure if this is problem or not. The two hot motors are running at a higher velocity than the other four but only about half of the maximum motor speed. Is there a specification for the maximum temperature of these motors? Thanks ### Assistant: Max Winding Temp is 125degC Max Housing temp is 110degC..........Keep in mind that servos inherently are applied in start/stop applications and should be sized appropriately. In continuous duty applications the servo will get hotter than normal, therefore ensure the motor is operating within the parameters of the SOAC.....safe operating area curve (speed/torque curve). The speed torque curve is specified based on the motor being mounted to a specific surface area heat sink. (10x10x0.25" aluminium). Simply locating a muffin fan near the hot servo will also remove heat and eliminate the baking effect on the motor....thus extending life. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RDD Motor Summary: Can I use PF700s to control RDD motor.Hi, I had a project which I plan to use a RDD motor but heard that this only compatible with Kinetix drive. I wanted to use PF700s which we use a lot and I wanted to know if someone here, uses this motor. I need to learn from someone who has hands-on with this motor. Thank you in advance. ### Assistant: Rockwell's Motion Analyser shows you can combine RDD motors with PF700S drives. I'd suggest using this tool to check the combination you want to use. The actual part numbers apparently use the prefix RDB, but they're talking about the family of motors RDD. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 755 Parameter 38 Summary: I have a 25HP drive that works best with the switching freq at 2khz. When power is cycled, it defaults to 4khz. Why? ### Assistant: What is the version of the drive? What is the voltage and amperage of the drive? What are the values of parameters 305 and 306? (Voltage Class and Duty Rating) Is this drive connected to a controller? If so, is Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) enabled for this drive? (Sorry for continuing my trend of asking more questions than providing answers.) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 523 We have used the powerflex 40's, where we hook up our disconnect snap switch to pins 1 and 11, remove the jumper as stated in the manual. This gives us our ready bit in the PLC. How do we achieve this with the 523's, I have looked in the manual and do not see how this is set up. All I have seen as it can be used as a stop/enable, but not how to set it up as an enable. Any help appreciated. ### Assistant: The PF52x User Manual states the following: The drive is shipped with a jumper installed between I/O Terminals 01 and 11.Remove this jumper when using I/O Terminal 01 as a stop or enable input. And also: I/O Terminal 01 is always a stop input.The stopping mode is determined by the drive setting. So, basically, there isn't a chance to use it as an Hardware Enable input like in PF4x. Using it as a Stop Input, behaves exactly as PF40's you've used. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultraware 1.64 Install Error I am getting an error trying to install UltrWare V1.64 on a new laptop running WinXP Pro SP3. The install appears to get a significant way through the install, a window pops up very quickly and then disappears, the installer continues for a short time and then I get a pop-up window that says:A general error occurred. The Motor Configuration tool as well as the Ultraware help are installed. This install is on an IBM Thinkpad T500 with no serial port. I also don't have a comm port redirector installed. Any ideas? Keith ### Assistant: The desktop icon for Ultraware is visible until after the OK button is clicked on the error message after which it disappeared. InstallShield is rolling back the install after it encountered the error.Reinstall Ultraware to the point where the error occurred and then go to Task Manager and shutdown Installshield. The Install does not roll back and Ultraware works beautifully. [Reference Aid 68984] - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 523 runs at full speed I have a Powerflex 523 drive running a 1 horsepower motor. When you press the start button the motor starts but accels to 60hz, not matter where you turn the drive pot the motor does not slow down. I have the source 1 control set to keypad and speed control 1 set to drive pot. I must be missing something in the set-up. Walt ### Assistant: Hi there, What did you set parameter P043 (Min Freq) for? Do you have anything wired into terminals 03, 05 or 06, these are defaulted to Preset speeds and will over-ride anything else. Are you sure that you have P047 set to 0? If you have it set to 1, then you are set for Keypad Freq, which associates itself to Parameter A426, and that is defaulted to 60Hz. If you look at the page in Chapter 1 that references Start and Speed Reference Control (Page 46, PF520 User Manual) in the manual, it shows you the hierarchy of the control structure for the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2 powerflex 700,s running 2 seperate motors on the same drive chain We are getting ready to remove 2 DC drives and motors that run 1 chain and replace them with 2 PowerFlex 700 and 2 AC motors. Whats the best way to do this? ### Assistant: Heres a better explination of what we are trying to accomplish. We have a silo that has a sweep chain that runs around the outside circumference of the silo. Right now it has 2 DC motors on opposite sides of the silo that run the one sweep chain. The 2 DC motors are synced and are attached to the one sweep chain. We want to replace the DC motors with AC motors and Powerflex 700 drives. What is the best way to sync the 2 Powerflex 700 drives? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: eplan macro for soft starter smc-3 150 Summary: looking for macroshello, I'm looking for this macro and in the website of rockwell macros for eplan I don't find this, I look motor control, drives and all the macros, where is it? thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 no output hertz Summary: 34amp drive powerflex 700 has fluctuating current but about 3 hertz on HIM current is about 30 amps ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Motion - Commissioning Summary: CIP Motion - Kinetix 6500 MP Series Electric cylinders and Linear stagesHi everyone, I'm trying to put together a plan for commissioning and testing of CIP motion - Kinetix 6500 Drives with linear actuators. MP-Series electric cylinders, MP -Series linear stages and Parker actuators. Also a few rotational applications. A total of 26 Servo axes. I've identified the following activities once the mechanical and electrical install is completed. 1.Tuning linear stages. 2.Setting any soft limits. 3.Setting peak torque/Force limits. 4. Testing homing sequences. (Some to switch, others to positional error) 5. Testing positional accuracy/repeatably. Am I missing anything, and are there any best practice guidelines? Also would be helpful for rough timing estimates to commission each servo axes. Many Thanks David. ### Assistant: You'll need to get firmware on the drives matched to version number in your I/O tree, or else set the I/O tree devices to compatible. Make sure you have the most up-to-date AOP for your hardware. You have a major task in front of you, one that could be measured in weeks. Just getting all the drives to initialize and register properly in the motion group after power-up can be a challenge. If even one axis/drive gives you problems, the whole motion group is effectively paralysed. You'll discover that if you make a change to a drive in the I/O tree, the associated axis will reset various parameters to default. In the case of accels, decels, jerks, this is value of zero. If you forget to then move them to non-zero values, when you try to move the axis you'll get an error. You then have to set the max accel, decel, jerk, and try again. Over, and over, and over. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 via 25-COMM-E2P Summary: 25-COMM-E2P As Communiation Option Not Appearing In Hardware Selection I have a project that is using two Powerflex 525 drives, one using the embedded IP comms ports, the second using the 25-COM-E2P card to provide a pass-through capability for the IP network. Running Studio5000 V21.00, I have registered the EDS files in RSLinx (V3.6) and in Studio for the 25-COMM-E2P but the card communication option does not show up when I try to add the 525 drive which has the E2P card fitted to it. Also, the AOP files do not install. The Installer does not show any profiles that are to be installed so could this mean that the AOPs for the 525 are already installed? If so, then why doesn't the 25-COM-E2P option show up once the EDS files are installed? Any thoughts and help appreciated. Many thanks, John ### Assistant: John, not sure where you went to get the AOP. Go here: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/software.html Go to the bottom left grouping, select the link second from from bottom (RSLogix 5000 Drive Add on Profiles) On the new page, select second link from the bottom again (non-cip motion), and select 520 series. If that doesn't work you might try going here instead: https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/download.aspx?downloadid=addonprofiles 3rd link from the top is for 525. The first one I showed you is a 343mb link. This second one, supposedly for the same thing, is an 811mb link. I have no explanation at all for that. I'm downloading both right now. I will install the smaller one first, then the larger. I'm doing that because I do not have the 525 to put into my I/O tree either (same boat as you). I will advise when I have something to report. TJ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Instructions Help - Tracking Summary: Need some help with tracking a moving belt I have an bottle diverter application where a servo axis diverts bottles to a new lane based on count. In its previous versions we read the speed of the conveyor under the servo axis. This conveyor was typically driven by a Powerflex drive. We took the actual frequency of the drive, converted it to Inches/second, then at the proper bottle count we executed a MAM instruction to the servo. Worked fairly well, but trying to improve the system. We are now using K6500 servos so there is a lot more capability. The system will also have an 842E-CM encoder as a master feedback axis from the conveyor. I have not done a lot of (any) motion that is cammed or geared. So I am looking for the simplest way to slave my diverter servos to the master feedback encoder. The diverter has a maximum stroke or around 30", so my previous application asked for a MAM to a position of 30", at a speed matching the belt. Accel and decel units were for the most part arbitrary. It looks like I could use a MDAC instruction in conjunction with my original MAM instructions, and set the speed of the MAM to be 1, with speed units being Units per MasterUnit ? Would this be the simplest approach ? The end result I am looking for is that for the 30" inches that the diverter is tracking the conveyor it would be completely locked to the conveyor. IF conveyor slowed down or stopped the diverter slave axis would also slow down or stop. Upon restart it should continue the motion until it finishes it. Thanks for any input. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 Summary: Fault code 13035Hi, I got a system with ControlLogix L61(FRN 17) and PowerFlex 755 with Ethernet/IP communication. a broken powerflex 755 has FRN 1.1, and replace with a new powerflex 755 FRN 9.1 after download the drive parameter and change in IO tree at rslogix5000. at powerflex 755 i got a fault code 13035, Net idle fault. any idea/help appreciated. Thanks. ### Assistant: Raph, you've got yourself a conundrum. Firmware 1.1 is seriously buggy; the fact that you've not had problems until this point is quite lucky for you. The easiest solution in terms of amount of work is to downgrade the firmware of the drive using ControlFlash. You can download the firmware from this page: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/index.html and http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductDownload.aspx?catID=6&Keyword=PowerFlex&crumb=112 That leaves you with buggy firmware. However, if it's been working, I suppose you will not have future problems. I've had experience with that firmware; in your shoes I'd leave the firmware of the drive at 9 and instead install a new AOP into ControlLogix, then change the firmware listing for the drive in the I/O tree. If your application truly has been working with no problems, take the easy route and downgrade the drive firmware to match the application. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 - Relay output Summary: Relay output don't stay latchHi, I use a drive PowerFlex 40 and I want to monitor if a fault occur. I'm using 1 of the 2 relays ouput. I use the NO and the commun terminal. If the drive trip, the NO contact only click for around 10 ms. I can't monitor this alarm if the relay doesn't latch for longer. I start the drive with a 2 wire using a relay to start and stop. Is there something else to do ? I tried to modified the parameter A055 and i set it to 0, 2, 4 or 7 and i did trip the motor and i got the fault F007 (Motor Overload). The relay only "pulse" one shot for a short time. Is there anything that i need to do ? I don't use any timer or any other input of the drive. Thank you ### Assistant: Is parameter A100 (fault clear) being toggled over a network? Is parameter A092 (Auto Restart Tries) set to a non-zero value? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6500 going into STANBY after power cycle Summary: Kinetix 6500 going into STANBY after power cycleWe have 2 kinectix 6500 that run 2 movable conveyors. Occasionaly when one of the drives faults and we cycle the power to the drives one of the drives comes back up in STANDBY mode. The only way to fix the STANBY state is to download the program. We have the lasted firmware update. Any Ideas ### Assistant: First determine the fault and put logic into the processor to recover from the fault. The fault can be determined either from going online with the processor, clicking on the faulted axis, and then viewing the axis status in the quick view pane lower left corner of the project organizer. Or reading the fault code on the front of the drive and consulting the trouble shooting section of the manual. If it were me I would power down the panel,remove the control module, and reseat it a couple of times and see if the issue goes away. Sometimes the connections are contaminated from handling during panel build and the control module just needs to be reseated. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2094-um002_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Variable High Inertia Servo Tuning Summary: Kinetix6000 servo driving a variable high inertia loadThis maching was built by someone else some years ago and we're still having issues with it. I have a Controllogix motion driving a series A Kinetix6000 servo rack. My trouble component is a rotary positioning table. The servo has about 1750:1 ratio to the table and an auxiliary encoder directly reading the table. Dry table to motor ratio is about 1:1. However, max load is around 40:1. We're finding we have to change loop tuning to prevent oscillation. Most moves are either jog or index. However, I have some times where I need to electronically gear it as a slave to a vertical axis for tracking helical motions and I need to keep a solid position lock. Is there any simple method to adjust tuning to keep the dynamic similar? I'm already changing velocity and acceleration profiles in the motion function blocks on the fly based upon part data to keep current and torque limits within reach. ### Assistant: You can create code to swap gains depending on the step in your cycle. Record the necessary gains for each step, load them into an array, and then move the array values into the servo gain tags before beginning each move. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 & Powerflex 755 interchangability Summary: Replacing a Powerflex 755 with a Powerflex 753I'm looking at setting up spares for Powerflex Drives. I plan on having 1 spare size within the frame size where it makes sense but there are also several 753 & 755 in use - mainly on overhead cranes. There does not seem to be a lot of difference between the 2 drives aside from embedded Ethernet and I am looking to investigate the possibility setting up the 753 for most - if not all - of the applications. I need to understand better why the 755 was used and what makes the 755 required. What would be the things to look for ... or the right questions to ask ... to know if a 753 could replace a 755 without problems? ### Assistant: PF755 has built-in torque-proving capability specifically for cranes. You might not need this for the bridge or trolley portion of your cranes, but it is definitely worth further research for the hoist. The PF755 is also capable of being used by a logix processor to do CIP motion. The PF755 has more option slots available than the PF753. If you do not need torque proving or integrated CIP motion, the PF753 is the less expensive choice. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/br/750-br001_-en-p.pdf This sales brochure is a good one to compare the two drives. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sg/pflex-sg002_-en-p.pdf This brochure covers almost all of Rockwell's drive offering \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Need help with Rotary Knife application Summary: Cam and Motion control Hello. I have to start up an application for the paper industry that basicaly cuts paper with a rotary knive. As hardware I have PLC 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B, HMI PVW600 Compact, Switch Stratix 2000 and 2 PowerFlex 755 with encoder card 20-750-ENC-1. The movement has to be made with some sort of a E-CAM between the main supply engine and the rotating knife, but I don´t know how to configure the CAM. Can anyone help me with this? All I need is an example, because I don´t know wher to start. I have all the motor data, the ratio, etc...but I don´t know how to use this data.... ### Assistant: A good place to start is the drives accelerator toolkit. The MCCP and MAPC instructions are sophisticated and it will take a LOT of time to answer questions via forum messages like this. http://www.emea.rockwellautomation.com/oem/en/misc/free_design_tools.aspx Another place to look for assistance is your local Rockwell distributor and representative. If you have purchased the hardware, they should be very willing to help you. Even if you have not made the purchase, they should lend some assistance. If this is a class project though, a theoretical exercise, keep in mind the help you're asking for normally commands an hourly rate from a systems integrator that might surprise you. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 with 1336 brake chopper In process of upgrading a Impact1336 to a PF753. The system currently uses a 1336 chopper for braking. Can I reuse this or do I have to use dynamic braking through the drive. ### Assistant: You must take the chopper out of the circuit and do dynamic braking through the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Controlling Backlash with two motors I was wondering if someone has experience in driving two motors in anti-backlash with the Allen-Bradley servo drives? The mechanism rotator has two sets of motor-gearbox drive assemblies to eliminate the anti-backlash, when the mechanism is driven under computer (Controllogix CPU) control the two motors are torque-biased against each other to remove backlash while a differential torque signal is used to produce the required movement. My idea is to use 2 servo drives Kinetix 2000 (in position and velocity loop) and a contrologix CPU. I just looking for help or ideas o any experience in this configuration setup, using the Allen-Bradley PLC and drives See an example of Kollmorgen Drives: http://www.motiontech.com.au/assets/pdf/Kollmorgen%20Rack%20Drive%20Panel%20Controlling%20Backlash%20with%20the%20Servostar%20600%20210812.pdf ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2094-BM01-S Fault with no Fault Code Summary: Mystery FaultYesterday evening one of the 2094-BM01-S servo drives on a piece of equipment showed a Red Light at the Drive Status light. Looking up in the manual shows that as a drive fault and to read the fault code. The drive does not show a fault code and all the servos on the bus bar are at boot step 3. When I cycle the power the light turns off until at step 3 again then lights back up and stays at step 3. PLC software shows the drive faulted, but resetting the fault does not do anything and will not indicate what fault it is. A new drive was ordered and installed but problem continued on new drive as well. Unplugging all cables does not clear the fault nor does unplugging all the cables on the servo drives next to faulted drive mirror the issue. I am at a loss, any help or direction would be appreciated. ### Assistant: Logix/Studio 5000 should show some sort of error code for the drive on its properties dialog box. Check out these knowledgebase articles. Most talk about a firmware / software problem with one specific combination and a phase loss attribute new to that version - did something in the system get upgraded? The other possibility is that something happened with the encoder in the motor or with the motor definition in the PLC program such that it doesn't match the actual motor. Was someone in the program recently? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48500 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/48895 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/33524 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/56938 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/23802 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/53546 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 - setting "Negative Motion Polarity" over Ethernet/IP? Hi , I am starting a project for which I am leaning towards using a 1769-L24ER-QB1B CompactLogix PLC. I will also be using a Kinetix 300 servo drive (2097-V33PR3) for web tension control. The Kinetix 300 will be following a -10 to +10 VDC control signal from a Dover Flexo Automatic Tension Controller. I’ve used the Kinetix 300 in this manner twice before and it worked great. The one thing on this job that I have not done before is that I would like to be able to use ethernet comms from the CompactLogix PLC to set / reverse the direction (counter-clockwise/clockwise) that corresponds to a positive / negative control signal. On my previous two projects, I was able to change this "manually" by using MotionView OnBoard to check (or uncheck) the checkbox for Negative Motion Polarity (on the MotionView | General tab). Now, rather than having to log on to MotionView, I'd like to be able to control this setting from within my PLC program. I have added the 2097-V33PR3 to my RSLogix 5000 project IO tree, but when I look through all the tags that came along with the Drive Instance, I don't see anything that resembles a "Negative Motion Polarity" setting. Can anyone tell me if / how I can get at this setting? Also, I have read that the 1769-L24ER-QB1B CompactLogix PLC that I plan on using does not support "Integrated Motion over Ethernet/IP", and I am aware that there are CompactLogix PLC's that do support this. If the only thing I want to do with this drive over Ethernet/IP is to change/set the Negative Motion Polarity setting as I've described above, do I need support for Integrated Motion over Ethernet/IP? Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: The K300 does not use CIP motion, so using the L24 processor to control it is not a problem at all. I've used the K300 with CompactLogix successfully for position control. The accelerator toolkit has some nice code that mimics CIP motion commands. I do not know specifically which command would do the negative motion polarity though. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000 Won't communicate I have a set of Ultra3000i drives that will no longer communicate with ultraware. I have tried with my other drives to verify that the problem is not with ultraware settings. Any help would be greatly apprecieated. ### Assistant: Do you mean you are able to connect to other Ultra drives with same PC and same cable ? Did you get a comm error? Which ? Anyway, try to take a look to the following technotes.... Aid 47739 - Aid 49520 - Aid 42830 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 with new Main Control board Summary: Having electronic keying issue Had a main board go out in a Powerflex 753. New board says it is v10.2. I can not find the database for this version and when I try to create one it never shows up? I have up to v6.11 on my laptop. Running off of a compactlogix if that makes a difference? Can set to highest and disable for the time being if it will communicate correctly, but would like to keep the keying on. Thanks, DR ### Assistant: You can use controlflash to downgrade the drive to match your application. Upgrading your application to match your drive can be be a bit time consuming. If you go to this website: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/index.html You can download the latest AOP for the PF750 series. That must be installed into your version of Logix 5000. At that point, you can select the proper firmware to match the drive. However, the firmware in your application is not too troubled (unlike earlier ones) so it's ok to stay with 6.11. From the same page noted above, you can download the firmware for 6.11. Install that into the drive and you should be good to go. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 High registration input use I have a kinetix 6000 drive and I'm trying to use the high speed registration input (REG1), but I don't know in which tag of the axis can I monitor this input. could someone tell me where can I see the status of this input in the control logix? ### Assistant: I believe what you are looking for is AXIS.REG1INPUTSTATUS . It's also represented by AXIS.DRIVESTATUS.07 (drivestatus DINT bit 7). This information is in the Logix help file. Click the Index tab, scroll down to AXIS (below the all-lower-case axis), expand to SERVO_DRIVE structure. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Summary: Unbalance current inputI'm using powerflex 755 FRN 1.010 at body maker machine from stolle machinery. Now when i measure the current input R-19 amp, S-50 amp and T-50 amp with a balance voltage input R-S-T 390VAC. after changing input power cable from R to S, the current reading change R-50, S-19 and T-50. The current output and voltage was balance. But the strange thing was, when i change with another powerflex 755 in that panel, the current reading was OK. Any idea what should i check or do? Thanks. ### Assistant: Are you saying the current measurements on the second drive are balanced (50 amps each on R, S, and T)? Is the second drive also at firmware version 1.01? Are the two drives EXACTLY the same in all respects? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex700VC Encoder Loss Flt 91 Summary: PowerFlex700VC FLT 91 Encoder Loss FaultGood day! One of our electrical hoists is tripping from time to time with FLT 91 Encoder Loss Fault. Sometimes it happens during lifting and hoisting up/down with or without load and sometimes even without using it. The system has been working for 10 years without any issue, it just started last month. I have changed the encoder, encoder connector, encoder card and checked all the wirings interconnections but so far, no luck. The length of the encoder cable (festoon) is around 100 meters. Out of frustration I’m now planning to change the VFD and cassette control card, but I really don’t think that they are the culprit. Another thing is to change the cable, but this is a very big job. I’m lost to what I do next and in need someone expert advise. Thanks, Ian ### Assistant: I don't think this is a VFD problem. Could be cassette, but more likely I think you have a cable problem. You've changed everything else directly related to the encoder; I'd lean towards a cable conductor fracture. Before replacing the cable, can you do a close inspection of it, including tactile? One other place to look would be the power supply feeding the encoder. Do you have proper voltage all the way out at the encoder? If you're not externally powering the encoder (using the cassette), then replacing the cassette might do the trick. How often does the failure occur now, and when (or WHERE in the hoist motion) does it occur? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ultra 3000 sercos DriveHardFault Summary: Have problem with drive hard faults on a ultra 3000 digital servo drivewe have this fault after we power down to clean machine, sometimes it will power back up with no issue. But most of the time it requires many power off then power on to correct the DriveHardFault. any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: This is a 2098-DSD-HV220-SE DRIVE \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Get Coarse Update rate in CLX I want to have the value of the coarse update rate in ms or microseconds in the CLX. I checked if I could call this value by using the GSV-instructions and did not find it. I have motiongroup updated on coarse update rate and a motiontask triggered by the event of motiongroup updated. To find a good balanceon the processor CLX execution time of the (1) motiongroup update rate itself and (2) the motion task which is logic with motion instructions, I would like to have the value called by the CLX . If possible I would also like to know if I can change the coarse update rate with a SSV, to find a better balance between both points mentioned both. Regards,FV ### Assistant: I have searched what you need...It isn't available in GSV or SSV instructions and also I've not found indication about a Generic CIP message that could retrive it... it seems not possible to me :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Sercos Protocol Error I am having an issue with a sercos ring randomly dropping out. The ring will get to phase 4 and then lose comms and start the cycle over again. This fault resets itself automatically, but it also stops all motion on that secros ring and causes an fast stop situation on our machine. I pulled some of the sercos log information as detailed in KB 56209 and see that I am getting a 16 ### Assistant: Can you give us a map of your SERCOS ring? What hardware? What is the processor? You say you've replaced all the drives but one, and the problem persists. Are you going to try replacing that last drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to Re-Enable Kinetix 300 after a fault (w/o a laptop)? I am trying to connect basic momentary buttons for operating the Kinetix 300 (to run a MPAR cylinder in indexing mode). Everything works as expected except for 2 things. 1) If you get into a fault mode or use an e-stop, I can push a button to reset that fault and that works fine (using the digital input set to reset faults). But it does not re-enable the drive. I have found NO way to enable the drive again without connecting to the drive with my laptop, and switching the enable switch field from "run" to "inhibit" then back to "run" again. 2) Once I manually enable the drive with the software, how do I get the cylinder rod to go back to zero. Using homing functions just resets the current position the rod is at to "0", it doesn't move the rod back to the "0" position that I have already defined (which I want at the fully retracted position). I want a button I can push and have the drive retract the rod all the way. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. ### Assistant: Take a look at this knowledgebase article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/67873 Additionally, look at page 93 of the user manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2097-um001_-en-p.pdf How do you have your enable switch configured with parameter 29? The table defines two configurations. Also look at parameter 78 shown on page 200, reset fault configuration. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 - Analog Out2 I have PF400 15kW 30A and my motor rating are 15kW 26A. I wanna use the analog output from PF400 to show the current consumption. Parameter values: P033 = 26A, T085 = setting 15 (4 mA = 0 Amps, 20 mA = 200% Drive Rated FLA) What is Drive Rated FLA? Is that the value i entered in P033 or the drive rated current? What kind of scale should i use 0-60A or 0-52A to show the correct consumption? ### Assistant: Drive FLA, is the rated current output of the VFD, so in your case it would be the 30A. So, your analog output would show values ranging from 0 - 60A without adjusting the scaling in T086. If you look at the examples in the manual for T086, you will see how adjusting the scaling will adjust the range of the output displayed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 160 Drive DeviceNET interface Summary: DeviceNET interface retain settings? We have a facility in Malaysia that has several 160 drives on DeviceNET that have failed. They do not have RSNetworx, or the experience to use it if they purchased a copy. We have here a few of these drives that were pulled from older machines. We can send them spare drives, and even program a DeviceNET module if need be, and send it over there. Can they simply replace the drive and plug in the DN module? Does the DeviceNET module retain the settings like the HIM module for a 1305? ### Assistant: Few days ago, I replaced one of them (160), in order to change this device you need to make sure the EDS is the same ( older and new one), if you removed one 160, ( for example node #3 ), the new VFD need to be same node and same EDS. Hope help you. Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: One powerflex 755, two motors Summary: How to set parameters for two motors on one power flex 755? Which parameter of drive is define which parameters of motors should used? In my project in RSLogix 5000, V19.01.00 (CPR 9 SR 3), I created conditions when is necessary used the first motor or the second motor. But I don't know how necessary to set parameters on drive. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Unfortunately, PF755 does not have a user set parameter like other PowerFlex 7xx series drives, so the only chance to realize this function is to create something similar using DeviceLogix. I know there should be an Application Note on this, but I'm unable to find it right now... I suggest to contact Technical Support asking for it. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 - How to set up:Start At Powerup With A Auxiliary Control Power Supply PF700 drive can start up at power up:P168=1P361=7 But a client want use this function with A Auxiliary Control Power Supply(20-24V-AUX1),First power up the Auxiliary Control Power Supply :20-24V-AUX1,the drive in a alarm: IN PRECHARGE,and then power up the main power,Alarm clear automatically,the drive status is:stopped. How to set up the PF700 startup at powerup with a Auxiliary Control Power Supply?if anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate hearing them. Thank you in advance. ### Assistant: I've never tested this particular configuration....anyway I've found a technote I would like to have you read... Aid 25717 TechConnect Authorization required to access. - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: flashing/converting a pf525 back to a standalone drive after i have set it for multidrive Summary: i can not download to the drive to make it a standalone drive hello can you advise. I made my 525 multidrive, for a presentation, and now I can not get it back to a standalone drive. I tried studio ver 24, ccw ver 7, usb app I can not get this to work as when I start this it does not tell me what kind of file extenstion it is looking for so I can not search for the file on my pc to try and flash back from the usb app as this is the only avenue I can think of to try. current version of drive is 4.01 thanks ### Assistant: Have you looked at (from user manual): C169 [MultiDrv Sel] Sets the configuration of the drive that is in multi-drive mode. A reset or power cycle is required after selection is made. Options 0 “Disabled” (Default) No multi-drive master from the internal network option module or embedded Ethernet port. The drive can still function as a multi-drive slave or as a single drive (no multi-drive used). 1 “Network Opt” Multi-drive is enabled with the internal network option as a multi-drive master. The host drive is “Drive 0” and up to four slave drives can be daisy-chained from its RS485 port. 2 “EtherNet/IP”(1) Multi-drive is enabled with the embedded Ethernet port as the multi-drive master. The host drive is “Drive 0” and up to four slave drives can be daisy-chained from its RS485 port. (1) Setting is specific to PowerFlex 525 drives only. Not sure if that will help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX DC 3000 - Field Volatge Summary: Field Voltage VariationI am using the Motor with Field Voltage of 195 VDC. But my drive is giving 207 VDC. I am supplying 220 VAC to field supply. Can anyone suggest how to reduce or amend the field voltage as per the motor requirement. Thanks for your support and co-operation. Best Regards ### Assistant: Take a look at this article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/605924 If I understand it, the field voltage is not as important as matching the field current. Parameter 374 must match the dip switch setting for S14 (see page 60 of the PF DC User's manual for this critical dip switch configuration). Set the dip switch to match the motor field current from the motor nameplate, set parameter 374 to match, and supplying 220 to the field supply terminals should be fine. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex4, 40, 4M, 525 not following orders.... Summary: They do not follow cmd. freq. nor stop when told to. Hi all, Has anyone experienced their drives not following orders, such as command freq. (the drives tend to hunt around, even to go beyond max freq.) or what's worse, they don't stop when told to. When set to Decel to a stop, the drive tends to keep outputting a floating freq. (again, could be higher than max setting) and just stays running. One way to stop this is to set the drive to coast to a stop, but that's just a band aid. The drives are running as V/Hz. Now the problem seems to be related to the incoming 3ph power (imbalance from Edison), I can change up the three leads and the problem goes away sometimes, but I can't account for this when in the installed facility, this happens and the incoming seems fine and balanced. Any thoughts ?? Especially how to remedy this, I can't have drives not stopping on command. William ### Assistant: What is the slip frequency set to on each drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 Save/Load Connection/Configuration wanted. Summary: Cannot find documentation explaining Save/Load functions. Please send linkI have to back existing configurations ons Kinetix 300 servo drives before making changes to a machine. I have never worked on these drives. There are Save Connection, Load Connection, Save Configuration and Load Configuration options on MotionView Onboard software. I cannot find a description telling me which one will do an upload for backup. It is not in the User's Manual. If you have a link a to a document explaining these, please send it to me. I would also like to know how to open the files offline. I cannot find that either. I think they are .dcf files. ### Assistant: Save / Load connection buttons take care of the communication setup. Save / Load configuration buttons take care of the servo settings excluding communication. Save button saves to your computer. Load button loads TO the drive. In order to view the settings off-line, you'll need to save the Java application which you use to access the drive (the one that you run in your web browser). If you save the Java app to your computer, you can then run that while off-line and open the configuration file. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 over Ethernet/IP with CompactLogix Summary: How to setup the communication?Hi all, I have 2 PF755 suposelly communication with my CompactLogix. Everything looks ok but when I set the Reference value and the Start bit the drive does not start. I used the 755 Profile in Sudio 5000. Everything seems fine but I have the feeling that I am missing one little configuration like where the drive should read the reference and start/stop from. I did not change this as I think this is automatically done when the Tags are created by the profle. Is there a document that explains what exactly has to be setup? Thank you in advance for your help. Thales Jacques ### Assistant: Can you upload your ACD file for us to look at? Also, the DNO files for the drives? It may be nothing wrong with your ACD file, but rather the configuration of the drives themselves. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Setting Home position on an absolute encoder Summary: I don't see where to choose "absolute"Hello all, I have a MPL-B320P-MJ74AA connected to a Kinetix 350 drive 2097-V34PR5-LM. I need to be able to set the absolute encoder to 0 at the home position. I've read in other posts to go to the "Homing" tab, but there is no tab under the properties dialog for the Kinetix. There is a "homing" branch listed on the left hand side of the box but I can't choose Absolute under the Mode drop down, only Active or Passive. Any ideas? My system has 88 "taught" positions, and if I lose 0 its a lot of work to recover! ### Assistant: Randy, the homing tab is to define what happens when you issue a homing instruction MAH. One way to do what you're trying to do is, when you know the axis is at its home position, issue an MRP command, position 0. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex DC 6.002 firmware anomalies Summary: The newest firmware might have a polarity problemMy company just commissioned two identical systems, one in October, one at the end of December. October's PF DC drive used 6.001 firmware. We downloaded the DNO file from it to the system commissioned in December, into a drive with 6.002 firmware. We had to swap motor and armature feedback leads to get proper directional control. 6.002 firmware fixed a certain anomaly involving adaptive speed gains. Rather than go through the whole speed tuning process again, we downgraded the firmware so that the adaptive gains which worked for the first installation would work in the second. We had to swap the motor and armature feedback leads back again in order to get directional control correct. One should not have to swap polarity just because you change the firmware. Has anyone else encountered this anomaly? ### Assistant: Interesting observation! You say motor and armature feedback leads, so was that the motor armature leads were swapped, and also the tacho leads were swapped? confirm please. I was responsible for finding an anomaly with V6.001 and alerting RA to it in that we had a special application where we wanted to employ external field control on a motor but at a fixed value (i.e. no weakening). We also wanted to employ the feedback bypass feature, where if the pulse encoder failed, the motor would revert to armature voltage control, but the firmware doesn't allow you to disable the internal field controller without having a feedback device (field configuration conflict alarm condition). The way around this was to select a permanent magnet field, but strangely enough when the motor was started the drive faulted on motor over-voltage. The reason for this is that the firmware had a bug where the motor speed feedback from reading the armature voltage was held at zero. This worked before V6.001 and was fixed in V6.002 Maybe there is a new bug introduced in this area in fixing the issue we had? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAM (motion axis move) ERROR Summary: Intermittent MAM.ERI have 2 servo driven linear transfer slides that faults out several times per week. When this happens I have found that the MAM is in ER condition. The only thing that I can find in the vast array of tags is "MotionControl[1].ERR" = 5. Anyone have any ideas what is causing this. Also, there are 2 of these servo drives and it is happening on either one, but not both at he same time. AXIS_SERVO_DRIVE AMP= 2094-AMP5 MOTOR= MPL-A230P-Vxx2 MotionControl[1].ERR = 5 ### Assistant: Larsen, you can find more information using the help file with Logix 5000 or Logix Designer. If you go to MAM in the help file, then go near the bottom of the entry, there is "SEE ALSO" and a hyperlink to Motion Error Codes (.ERR). Click that link to see a table of error codes. Error code 5 is telling you that the MAM instruction is being called before the servo drive has been turned on (it needs an MSO instruction to execute first). One way to prevent this error from occurring is to add a condition making sure that the servo has been turned on. For example, if your axis was called LINEAR_X, then you'd have an XIC instruction checking LINEAR_X.ServoActionStatus. If the ServoActionStatus bit is true, then error 5 will not happen. You should also examine the logic leading to the MAM to make sure that the MSO instruction is getting called properly. Let us know if you need more help. TJ McDermott Systems Interface, Inc. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 and 22-comm-e F081 on power up. Hello, I have been having a communication problem with several drives in control system after power is cycled whether it is off for 60 sec or 2 hours it doesn't matter I will get a F081 fault sometimes it will reset right off the bat by pushing stop button other times I could be there for 20 min waiting for the drive to indicate any power is going to the 22-comn-e and then when it does I may have too hit stop- button multiple times to get it to reset and communicate or the drive gets replaced and everything works as normal after replacing. I have replaced several drives out of this system that haven't been in service for very long with this problem so right now I'm am looking for a solution to fix problem if any. Thanks for the help in advance. ### Assistant: I have a couple of questions. How are your comm cables located in relation to your power cables? Are both your comm and power cables shielded, and shielded from each other? Are you actually losing comms or just getting the error? How long are you network cable runs? If there is nothing wrong with the physical installation, i.e. cable integrity, comm card, connections, etc, then I suspect noise in your comms lines. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 vector mode explanation? Summary: What is velocity vector mode?We have recently learned that the PF525 drives in closed loop vector mode are not in flux vector control, they have what our local RA drives rep described as velocity vector control. He described it as glorified V/Hz mode with feedback. I see that the speed control specs are not as good as a flux vector drive. I've done some searching on the knowledgebase and in a general web search but I am finding nothing about velocity vector control. Can anyone explain a little more about it, perhaps a few points to compare/contrast with flux vector control? Thanks, Bob ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive Executive and Observer Summary: Drive observer greyed outI am using drive executive Lite version 5.06.03. Drive Observer is greyed always greyed out under the "Tools" menu. I tried with being online with the VFD and no success on running drive observer. I am not sure if I am missing something here. Do I need to install drive observer independent of Drive Executive or is it part of the drive tools SP? Is drive observer available for the Lite version? Any help will be appreciated as I am at start-up and cannot run Drive Observer for debug. Thanks ### Assistant: Hi there, Drives Observer is not available in the lite version of Executive. It is only available in the Drive Tools Suite, or as an add-on to the full Executive version. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 523 and connected components Summary: Connecting to 523 through connected componentsThis may be a simple question but i can seem to make it work. Is here a way to connect to a Powerflex 523 drive through Connected Components Workbench using the USB port on the control module? ### Assistant: No, the only way to connect live to the drive with CCW is to use the 1203-USB while the drive is powered. However, you can pre-configure you program in CCW, then export the file to a .pf5 format from CCW. Then plug your computer into the drive via the USB port in the back of the control module and import the .pf5 file to the drive. Once this is done, your drive should be programmed and ready for testing. See Chapter 2 of the User Manual; http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix drive axis practical remove Summary: drive hardware removed, run the machine without too much changes in the projecta Kinetix 7000 drive and motor are actually removed from a machine. the project was engineered with RSLogix 5000 using motion axis control through Sercos interface 1756-M16SE. the fiber optic ring is closed again without the presence of the above drive. what is the simplest practical way to run the machine again without any faults? i was considering the Inhibit Axis feature, to avoid destroying the software. any recommendations from the experts? ### Assistant: Inhibit axis would work fine, but you're going to have to look at overall application logic and make patches around the logic which refers to this drive. If you don't do this, then the logic will stall while it waits for responses from that drive. It shouldn't take that long to go through the logic to pull out or patch around the references to the drive. Doing it now, while you're thinking about the drive, makes more sense than 2 years down the road. Some poor slob will be trying to debug the machine and see program references to some mystery drive that doesn't exist. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: flashing green led on Sercos interface 1756-M16SE Summary: flashing green led on Sercos interface 1756-M16SEi have a flashing green led on a Sercos interface 1756-M16SE module, on which one drive axis was removed physically, deleted from the program with successful download. i checked the manuals and found the following. where can i look how to reconfigure the drives? no faults were found on the motion group or drives or axes CP (SERCOS Phase) Solid Green / Ring (SERCOS Ring Status) Solid Green / OK (Module Status) Flashing Green . Check the configuration of the drives in RSLogix 5000 software. . Check the motion group, drives, and axes for faults. ### Assistant: I suggest to keep a single thread on this matter, to avoid misunderstandings with respect to the real issue you're getting. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/comment/29605 You may eventually add or modify comments, but keep just one route. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: all green leds are flashing on a Sercos interface 1756-M16SE module Summary: where are the drive error explanations and solutionsall green leds are flashing on a Sercos interface 1756-M16SE module. one axis has module fault 16 ### Assistant: Well, I'm not an expert on the matter...just found some info: When the SERCOS phase up process stops at "phase 1" it usually indicates a duplicate node has been detected on the ring.The "Node" switches are only read on initial power-up of the devices that is on the SERCOS ring. If you change a switch setting, you must recycle power on the device to have it 're-read' the switches and produce the new node setting on the SERCOS ring. A collection of possibly useful technotes: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/481307 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28596 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/24213 fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive executive and Kinetics 6500 over ethernet Summary: Drive executive and Kinetics 6500 over ethernet communucaitionDoes Drive executive work with Kinetics 6500 servo drives over ethernet with RSLinx? ### Assistant: I just opened it and tried to create a new file - K6500 is not an option. While you could access a PF755 drive which is controlled via CIP motion from a logix processor, any changes you could make to parameters are wiped out at the next power cycle. Drive Executive is not intended to work well with CIP motion hardware. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 Summary: The Motion Group is not in the synchronized state.Hello, i'm having trouble with a Kinetix 350 Motion controller ( 1.55) tie to a CompactLogix PLC (21.11), i'm trying to finalize the tuning of the system but every time i try, auto tune, polarity test, etc or send a manual motion command, the system return that message " the motion group is not in the synchronize state".... verify all the clock and they are synchronized... what else ??? ### Assistant: Try to double check what is indicated in the following technote: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/582078 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6500 module faults Summary: Spurious module faultsHere's hoping someone can help! I've been trying solve issues with spurious 'module faults' on a system with 7 axis. The faults have occurred across nearly all the servo drives, all with the same outcome; Once the servo axis has detected a module fault, an alarm is generated in the PLC and the system stopped. However, all the drives are seen to be healthy with no faults both on the drive display and via RS Logix 5000. Could this be a firmware issue? ### Assistant: What is the coarse update period for the motion group? These errors sound like it is too small. If you did not set the coarse update period, the default is 2 milliseconds. I would probably double it for your 7 axes, unless you have other motion axes as well (such as a PF755). I might even set it to 5 milliseconds to ensure no timing problems. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 400 Multiple Speed Sources Summary: Want two sources of speed Analog In and a PresetIs it possible to have multiple speed sources for the PowerFlex 400? What I'm trying to accomplish is to have a pump run normally throughout the day with the Analog In signal as the speed source. This is how it works now. Have a selector switch run the pump at max speed for clean up at night. For reference here is what I have: P035 - 80.0 Hz [Max Hz] P036 - 2 [2 Wire Start] P038 - Started out at 2 [Analog In 1], this is where I tried to set it up at 4 [Preset Freq] P039 - 30.0 Sec [Accel Time] P040 - 30.0 Sec [Deccel Time] T051 - 8 [Preset Frequency] T052 - 14 [Anlg1 InCtrl] T069 - 2 (4-20mA) [Analog In 1 Select] A144 - 80.0 Hz [Preset Frequecy 1] I have a switch going from the jumper of 01/11 to 02. This starts the drive. This works as desired. The Analog In for the speed reference is on terminals 13 (+) and 14 (Com). This is the speed reference. This works also as desired. What I tried to do was have a 2 way selector switch with Terminal 04 [Digital Common] on one end and it would either make contact with Terminal 05 [Digital In 1] or Terminal 06 [Digital In 2]. This did not work. The drive wouldn't even move. So I put P038 back to 2, and it worked like it did before. The DIP switch is on SRC... Should I move the wires from Terminal 04 to Terminal 01/11? Is what I'm thinking possible? Thanks. ### Assistant: I just tested this and answered my own question. Yes the common wire should be from Terminal 01/11 not Terminal 04. I guess this could be helpful for anyone else who may need it. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Firmware Summary: Upgrade? Downgrade?I have been using Firmware revision 1.005 for all new installations of the PowerFlex 525 drive with no issues. I have had issues with rev. 2.02. I am looking at the new firmware revision 4.001 and I cannot find information on it. Does anyone know if a firmware up/downgrade on new equipment will provide any benefits from what I am using now? Or does anyone have any issues with the latest firmware revision? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I suggest to upgrade, my experience is good with this rev. Here the Release Notes: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/520-rn001_-en-e.pdf - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ultraware 3000 software Summary: Says free download - but then wants a serial numberCouple of software packages lately - free download. What is your serial number.... How do you get around that if you don't have a serial number? Thanks George ### Assistant: Hi George, from where are you getting it is a free download ? I'm seeing a list price for it.... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400 Summary: Motor high current/failureI have a Powerflex 400 Drive that is controlling a 30 HP motor and have had 2 motor failures in less than 1 month. There is no line reator installed and I don't know if it would help or not. The motor has a 1.15 service factor and I have used it numerous time without issues at other plants. The motor is loacted about 200 feet from the drive. It consistantly runs at a high current even with no load on the motor. FLA on the motor is 38 and though I initionally had about 20 amps of load; the load has increased overnight by 15. The conditions have not changed. Any idea as to why this motor may be failing? There are about 30 motors on this line and they have been running with no issues. I have now replaved the motor twice, the power cables once, and the VFD once. ### Assistant: I have a couple questions for you, what is the voltage of the drive and motor? What is the application you are performing with the drive and motor? A service factor rating in a motor is a rating similar to that of the OL rating on a drive, and the PF400 has an OL rating of 110% for one minute. Is there any output filtering between the drive and the motor? What type of cabling are you using? Is the motor VFD rated? Have a look at Chapter 5 of this guide; http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/drives-in001_-en-p.pdf It should help you to understand better what my questions are about. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2-phase Powerflex 755? Hi Is it possible to use only two phases (230V each) for supplying Powerflex 755 driving 3-phase motor? I am asking because I've noticed that some of our power inverters are connected to three phases but when I measure current in each phase there is only current in L2 and L3 and no in L1. ### Assistant: Rockwell technical data document: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/750-td001_-en-p.pdf page 9 says frames 1 through 7 can be supplied with single-phase, at the cost of derating the drive capacity by 50%. You cannot "select" by software to single-phase the drive, you have to wire it that way. What is the voltage between each of the legs? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex400 Driv e not going to Zero Hz I have (3) 40hp PF400 drives that are running fans. The speed references are two digital inputs from a selector switch, High, Off & Low. The Off position has no function. When the selector is in Off there is no speed reference, however, the drive does not stop running, but continues to "idle" between 19 & 20 Hz. When either of the inputs is on the drive accelerates to the preset that is assigned to that input. The HIM displays "Decelerating" while the drive is "idling" but the Output Frequency never goes below 19Hz. The terminals for STOP (1) and START (2) are connected to 24V (11). Terminal (5) is SPEED1 and Terminal (6) is SPEED 2. Any thoughts on why these drives are not fully decelerating to zero Hz when speed reference is removed would be appreciated. ### Assistant: If you're using 2 inputs to run predefined frequencies, define the third frequency as both inputs off, with a 0 hz preset. You're using IN1 and IN2 for speed presets, right? T051 and T051 parameters are set to 8 (preset frequency)? If that's the case, then IN1 = 0, IN2 = 0, the drive uses A143 for frequency source (Preset Freq 0) IN1 = 1, IN2 = 0, the drive uses A144 for frequency source (Preset Freq 1) IN1 = 0, IN2 = 1, the drive uses A145 for frequency source (Preset Freq 2) Set A143 to 0 hz. Look at page 3-35 (91 of the PDF) in the user's manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 Summary: Servo Motor Encoder questionHi everyone, here's the detail : Kinetix 350 (2097-V34PR6-LM) and a servo motor ### Assistant: The system does not move the motor if you perform a feedback-only test; you must move the motor shaft yourself. During the polarity test, you should have been given the chance to tell the system which way was positive rotation. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 gives E10 alarm on final move Summary: E10 alarm when moving home after completing a productI have a Kinetix 6000 which is used to push tubes into a matrix of baffles for an oil cooler. There are a variety of products ran on this machine, but one particular product generates an E10 alarm on the Kinetix drive. It takes 19 pushes and homes to make one product. All are basically identical as far as I can tell: The pusher pushes distance "X" and homes each time. Yet on the last push sequence the drive faults with a E10 fault as it traverses home. A simple press of the the reset button clears the alarm and allows the continuation of production, but the operator has to home the machine each time to verify the pushers are home for the next start cycle. I have been unable to isolate the cause of the fault other than the E10 on the drive, and since almost all the products are identical in form, but different lengths, and other products are not failing, I am puzzled what could be different about this one stroke, on this one product. I am currently trying to access the part parameters to see how they compare to other parts, but other than that my avenues of approach to this problem seem limited. E10, by the way is a bus overvoltage alarm. ### Assistant: When exactly in the last move do you get the fault? Is this axis moving vertically? Is it possible to add a time delay before executing that last home move? Wait several seconds, say, then go home? Alternatively, slow down that final move a bit. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 not using the speed ref from the PLC Summary: The drive shows that the Ref Owner is DPI Port5 but the drive ramps up to 60hz anywayThe plant was recently hit by lightning and there was an AB 1336 Plus running a pump. The PLC was sending the speed reference to the 1336 via an different R I/O card. We upgraded to a Powerflex 70 with a 20-Comm-R card for Remote I/O communications. The new PF70 was installed with appropriate pump parameters. Also the following parameters were set: P90 (spd ref A Sel) set for 22 (DPI Port5), P274 and P276-285 (all set for bit 5 'DPI Port5'), P361-P366 (Dig inx) all set to '0'. The drive starts/stops when the PLC tells it to. There are no hardwired inputs. The problem is that even though the P292 (Reference Owner) shows as DPI Port 5, the drive ramps up to 60Hz (or whatever P82 is set to) even though I see P275 varying the way same as the PLC discrete output word. However P2 (command Freq) shows whatever is in P82 (Max Speed). Can anyone see a problem in this? I've been scratching my head a lot on this one and its starting to hurt. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for any support. ### Assistant: Hello, Looks to me like its not taking the Commanded Speed, Are you sending block transfer message to the drive? I wonder if something is missing on the adapter, Could you check the chapter #3 and make sure it's not disable. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20comm-um004_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: why my autotuning on Powerlex 755 using rotate tune is unable to finish successfully? Summary: Always gives the tip that please verify if motor parameter is correct.Rotate tune unable to finish check parameters. I am having problems getting rotate tune to finish. I have reset the drive and used the drive wizard to set up to the motor name plate. I have a PF755 100 HP heavy duty or 125 normal duty drive. The motor is a Baldor Reliance RPM AC Motor. 100 HP at 1750 RPM, 119 Amps, 460 Volts, 60 HZ or 100 HP at 2000 RPM, 118 Amps 460 Volts at 68.5 Hz. I reset the drive to normal duty using Induction FV mode and set motor parameters to 100HP, 1750 RPM, 119 Amps, 460 Volt at 60 Hz. The motor has a 1024 Pulse tac for motor speed feeback and is uncoupled from load. Should I be resetting drive up for Heavy duty and what motor name plate data should I be using? Is there any other things I should be checking? Motor runs but it seems to over shoot when there is a speed set point change and will oscilate for a while and then settles out. I have played with the speed regulator tuning trying to settle it out with no luck. ### Assistant: Are you using Connected Components Workbench or Drive Executive to tune the drive, or are you commencing autotune from the HIM on the drive? If using the HIM, before you enter the autotune menu, change parameter 71 (Autotune Torque) to 100. The default is 50%, and that is sometimes not enough for autotune. If using CCW or Drive Executive, the Autotune Torque setting is on the Autotune page and the Inertia tune page - set it to 100 before beginning the autotune. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Cannot Delete or Un-Inhibit PowerFlex module in RS5000 RS5000 Version 18 (recently revved up from 17). Three PowerFlex drives were added to ENBT in IO tree and inhbitied online when controller was 17. Controller revved up to 18 and put back in service a couple of weeks ago. Today trying to commission those three drives, but now cannot un-inhibit 2 of the 3 drives. No error codes just "Failed to modify properties. Tag is actively being read by one or more clients." Single processor application, running PanelView Pluses, none of which are using any tags from these drives. Tried deleting logic and deleting the modules, but got similiar message ("Failed to Delete module. Tag is actively being read by one or more clients."). Tried creating new module with different IP address, checked Inhibit before the last step in creating the module. Created it, but same issue, cannot delete or uninhibit it. Downloaded the application to a spare controller and everthing works fine. Tried going online with a laptop instead of the typical desktop, same issue. At this point , downloading or restarting the processor is not an option as the process runs 24/7. Any ideas? ### Assistant: Normally, it can be done, unless the object is actively read or write through OPC server / clients, Operator Panels etc...Sometimes these softwares create OPC groups and keep them active also when unused... There are some instances where I've seen a similar problem, it seems the tags are locked by the controller.... only solution I guess is the one you cannot realize right now... make modifications offline and re-download.:smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerFlex4 f005 error I am using a powerflex4 inverter with 0.75 kw rating 1-phase input and there is an error f005 (over voltage error) is appearing at power up and it is disappear after many tries of clearing the fault and restart it . and when I shut the power off for a time and want to run it again this fault appear again .note that : I am using it's appropriate EMC filter and input line voltage not exceeds it's recommended value (265 v) and when I measured the voltage at dc terminal it is around 308 v (normal value ) so I am kindly asking about guide to know what is the problem and what is solution ..... thanks ### Assistant: If this is happening at power-on, your line-in voltage is too high. It may be below the 265V max, but it needs to be closer to the nominal 240V recommended. Also, if you're cycling power, you need to give the drive bus capacitors time to discharge before applying power again. If you're cycling off-on more frequently than one minute, the bus voltage doesn't decay low enough and you end up with an F5 fault on power-up. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 700S F43 VoltageFdbk Loss Summary: DC=940V NO FAULT, DC=990V FAULTThe site use Ansaldo rectifier ,and the DC voltage is DC940V. 700S works well(Frame 10 385A) When change to AFE rectifer, and the DC voltage changed to DC990V. 700S generated F43 VoltageFdbk Loss.... Unbelievable!!! Thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 - CIP motion and I/O cinfiguration Summary: Problem with adding PF755 drive in ControlLogix controller organizerHi everyone, I can't get rid of fault state of PF755 in I/O configuration. I try to add drive as CIP motion (PowerFlex 755-EENET-CM), I create an axis and connect it to the drive, but there is a fault of drive definition. I receive a message in drive's connection tab: Module Fault: 16 ### Assistant: Can you show us an image of the GENERAL tab? Also show us an image of the Module Definition when you click the CHANGE button on the General tab. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4 219E?? Summary: What is 219E message mean?The fault the machine would show was circuit breaker/ drive fault. Everything checked out OK when tracing that but, drive wouldn't stay engaged. Replaced it and everything works. I was just wondering what the 219Error was so I know what to look for next time. Thanks ### Assistant: Adrian, where is 219 displayed? On the drive itself? the PF4 user manual only lists faults up to 122. Is the fault being displayed in a PLC or on an HMI, or in RS Linx? Powerflex 4 on its LED display will show faults with a leading "F" and then a 3-digit number. 219E would not be a normal display for Powerflex 4. 219E doesn't give any search results in the Rockwell knowledgebase, and neither does F219. Is there a communications card installed in the drive? DH485 communications possibly? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 6000 hello, i get problem with the start of motor MPL-B15204-VJ42AA. this motor is connected to the kinetix6000. what are the start parameters of this motor ? i get the error " motion direct command - mxas:1, execution error. mso ( 16 ### Assistant: E49 means a Drive Hard fault - Safe Off hardware fault. The users manual says to check the STO connector wiring, or that the safe-torque-off circuit is missing its +24V. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 updating firmware error I'm trying to update the firmware on a Powerflex 525 drive to v4.001 (Currently its v1.003). I connected though USB on the back of the control module. I'm able to select the firmware i want to flash with it but as soon as i click "Flash" I get the error "Error reading bin file C:\Program Files\ControlFLASH\0001\0094\0009\PF525App_04_001_06.bin" I have tried re-downloading the firmware and installing it with no luck. Any advice would be appreciated. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Try to read here: 588703 - PowerFlex 520 Drive: Error reading bin file during Firmware update - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: rotery motor hello i work with kinetix 6000 and a motor how drive a plateau with 8 steps. each step = 45deg. When the motor turns 1 time around the plateau turns 3deg. My start position (he gives) 215 not zero. i thought count (+45deg offset) every time. but when he goes up 360deg he gives error. or is it something like this: (215 - 215) + X This X first time 0deg afther this every time +45deg. but how i go from 360deg to the home step? can someone help me ? ### Assistant: Hans, sorry, I'm having difficulties understanding your problem. It sounds like you have a rotary table driven by a motor. You want the table to index 8 steps in a machine cycle, each step is 45 degrees. The table moves 3 degrees for each motor revolution. Have I stated it correctly? If that is true, you have a 15:1 reduction ratio between the motor and the table, correct? To take full advantage of integrated motion within Logix5000, you should be putting some of those parameters into the axis definition so that your motion commands work in terms of real, useful units. Putting the 15:1 reduction ratio into the axis definition will let you issue motion commands in degrees of rotation of the table. Can you tell us what error you are getting? Just telling us that you're getting an error isn't enough; there are a lot of possible motion errors. Can you upload your logix 5000 ACD file for us to look at? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1398-PDM Error 33 Summary: IAVG Error with motor detachedI have a customer out in the field that has the following setup 1398-PDM-150B Drive H-8500 Motor They receive an Error 33 IAVG fault with the motor detached from the machine. It appears they can cycle the motor for a short time period before it starts to fault (20 cycles or so). Duty cycle is about 1 stroke every 4 seconds. If they try to increase the speed it will fault out quicker. I have had them pull and check the encoder and power connections and make sure they are clean. The drive has 230 VAC feeding the drive and control. They have 350VDC in the DC bus. What else could I look at?? Thanks ### Assistant: Were they able to try a spare motor? If the trouble goes away with a different motor, I would suggest that the motor bearings were starting to fail. Did the motor have a brake on it? Even if they were not using the brake, the wear on the disc spinning in the housing can cause enough drag that might cause the motor to fault. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: communication Summary: 1203-SSS and powerflex700Hello, I'm trying communicate between software drive executive and the inverter powerflex700, but I'm facing some problems to get communication. I'm using 1203-SSS converter. I' want to know if is possible use this converte to communicate. Regards AAguiar ### Assistant: Check which series of Anacanda it is on the label, is it a series A or B? The series A apparently so I have read will not work with DPI interface (only scanport) but a series B will. You may need to ensure the driver for it is installed on your PC. Also check it is present in the Control Panel... Device Manager.... Ports (Com & LPT) section, where you can also check the Com port # and the settings of it to talk to the device. Also remember an Anacanda is powered by the drive DPI port, not the PC so it can't be checked unless it is inserted into a powered up drive unit. Regards Damian \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How increase OL Trip sensitivity on PowerFlex 4M Summary: Using drive w/ 3/4HP motor on conveyor; obstruction will trip OL but not before damage is done to conveyor.Need to find modification (hopefully drive parameter) to prevent damage to conveyor mechanism when obstruction blocks motion of conveyor. The goal is to automatically detect obstruction (high load) and stop the drive. Current system will stop for OL but is not sensitive/quick enough to prevent damage. I have some process flexibility to reduce torque or change speed if needed. Now using a Powerflex 4M drive w/ 3ph 3/4HP motor and gearbox to move conveyor. The normal operating load is very stable at 0.67-0.68 Amp. Setting P103 (motor OL current) to about 5% above nominal will stop motion, but it takes a few seconds to trip (too late). Have also tried A448 (sw current trip) but this trips quickly during the initial startup load unless setting is above 2.0 Amp. Can this be activated only after achieving speed? Other parameter settings that may help? ### Assistant: Duplicated topic. Here the one with replies: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/comment/30485 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 523 Ready and Digital In Feedback Summary: Ready and Digital In Status not working I have 52 Powerflex 523's on an Ethernet network using 523-E2P modules and DLR for the network. The drives are connected to an EN2TR module on the Control Logix Rack. PLC is L62 V20.12 EN2TR module is V4.4 Powerflex Add On Profile is PF5ClassAOP V1.03 The safety circuit is low level, Enable relays from the E-stop circuit tied to terminals 11 & 1 and set to enable. The problem I am having is the Ready feedback to the PLC is not working correctly. When I lose the enable circuit, I still have the input that the drive is Ready. Also, the feedback for Digital Inputs 1-4 are not working either to the PLC. The drive functions correctly and is seeing the inputs, they are just not sent correctly to the PLC. The drive will not run without the enable relay energized. ### Assistant: Have been finding a number of "status" bits oin the 520 series drives not working properly. Was told that some of this should be fixed by the next firmware release, sometime in December. What torques me about this "new" series is that one of the desirable features is the built in safety-off function in the 525, You would think that this function would also be available in the 523. Why would I want to purchase/use this drive, when it doesn't give me a control/safety advantage. I can get the same functionality with the PF4/PF40's. William \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 on conveyor belt Summary: any advice to improve the performance of the Drive ? ### Assistant: You're going to have to give us a lot more information if we're going to be able to help. If possible, start by uploading the DNO or CCW file. Some information about the application will also be useful. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 755 - No fault, no alarm - RUNs but produces no output Summary: Drive is ENABLED, but T1/T2/T3 always=0, HIM says there's an output Power the drive. (No on-site firmware updates have been done…running just as it came from the factory – 11.001) Reset the drive, and each peripheral device, to Factory Settings, using the HIM. Measure the DC+/DC- terminals, = ~680VAC Run the HIM-driven commissioning steps (with exception of autotune), and tell the drive that the HIM should be able to start/stop the drive. Attempt to run the drive. Drive front panel shows an output (in this case, 15HZ), and also it shows an output voltage (~120V). HOWEVER THERE IS NO OUTPUT ON THE T1,T2,T3 TERMINALS. Repeated the effort by loading a parameter set from a good drive, and running the drive from Drive Executive (directly connected to drive with ethernet cable between drive and laptop…just as with the prior good drive). All indications are that the drive is running and producing an output, but nothing shows on the output terminals, wired to a motor or open loop. Removed SafeOff connector, and indication changes from Enabled to Not Enabled. So, the summary of the problem is that both the HIM and DriveExecutive show that the drive is creating an output, both in HZ and volts, but nothing is measured on the drive terminals, connected or unconnected. My biggest concern is why the Drive Output Volts parameter, which claims to be representative of the voltage on T1/T2/T3 would differ, at ALL. Cat. No: 20G11ND5P0AA0NNNNN Series A Firmware: 11.001 Serial Number: 40575849 Options: DriveLogix Ethernet/IP SafeOff Encoder 24I/O HIM ### Assistant: There's nothing wrong with your procedures for startup. We've encountered this problem a couple of times; replacing the drive is the only solution we've discovered. Rockwell has provided no explanation at this point. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF40M on a crane Summary: Misapplication of the PF40M?A customer is trying to use a PF40M on a crane hoist. They are getting Over Current faults. There doesn't appear to be a good drive parameter configuration for the use of a PF40M in this application. I think they need to bite the bullet and use a PF700 or a PF755 type drive. If I'm wrong, has anyone successfully applied the PF40M on a hoist? If so what's the secret parameter configuration? ### Assistant: A PF755 would be much much better, but the drive also needs to be sized correctly. It sounds like the drive is not large enough for the load. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo Motors and Air Cylinders Hi, I'm looking for a way to make an air cylinder reach its extended position when my servo axis reaches a certain position. The cylinder and servo are 2 separate things. The servo is controlling an elevator type device (up/down) and the cylinder moves a knob in/out to the elevator. Since my cylinder takes n-seconds to reach its extended position (from retract) no mater what speed my servo goes, how can I make sure the cylinder reaches its extended position at the same time that my servo passes/stops at a certain position? I'm using an MAM for the servo. I'm thinking that after I start the MAM, there is a known motion profile for the servo drive controller to follow. Can I determine what position the servo will be at n-seconds before the end of the planned move? Or use some sort of output cam? Thanks, Denis. ### Assistant: It sounds like you do not have feedback from the air cylinder - you do not know its position as it moves. Without feedback, this is not going to be very precise. Your air cylinder speed is completely dependent on air pressure. Any changes or fluctuations are going to change your speed/position calculations. That said, if all you have is the time that it takes for the cylinder to extend, instead of using a Motion Axis Move (MAM) command, use a Motion Axis Time Cam (MATC) instruction. Look at the Logix help file for MATC to see how to use it. Also refer to the motion instruction reference manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm002_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC Drive current limit Summary: How to achieve drive full O/L capacityIt seems that the PowerFlex DC drive will only allow an output current capacity relative to the motor name plate FLC, regardless of being in ND or HD mode, and will not output anymore current even though the drive is overrated for the motor. My situation is the motor FLC Parameter[179]=180A therefore the drive will only output 150% & 200% in ND mode = 270A/360A and 200% & 250% in HD mode = 360A/450A, even though the capacity of the drive is 250A (150% & 200% should be 375A/500A in ND mode). We are installing on a Steel Mill roller table which requires +425A at times on heavy sections. Any thoughts or advice please. ### Assistant: The drive may be oversized relative to the motor, but that's the point of parameter 179. Giving the motor nameplate current will permit the drive to set the overloads relative to the motor. 200% overload for your 180A motor is rather less than 425 that you want. Is the PFDC replacing something, or is this a new installation? Your statements would make it seem the DC motor is undersized for the loads. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Unable to communicate with a Powerflex 4 using a 1203-USB and CCW. Windows 7, 64 bit. Hi All, I have recently downloaded the Connected Components Workbench software. Unfortunately I am unable establish communications with a Powerflex 4 using a 1203-USB with Windows 7, 64 bit. It comes up with the error message as shown in the picture below. ### Assistant: Duplicated thread, here the replies: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/comment/30819 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 40 Summary: Drive faults when I disconnect the Him, ### Assistant: The User can use the combination ALT-REMOVE on the HIM. (Press and release the <ALT> key while the display shows [Alternate <ALT> Key Is Active] press the <ENTER> key with the yellow text "Remove" above to remove the HIM without faulting the drive.) NOTE: If the HIM is currently selected as the Speed Reference Source, the HIM cannot be removed without faulting the drive even if you use the above procedure. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Fault on Ethernet error Hello I'm looking for a way to disable ALL drive faults associated with using an embedded Ethernet module with Powerflex 753/755 drives. We will be using hard-wired control, but Ethernet for monitoring purposes. We don't want any Ethernet errors/issues to fault the drive when it's online. I'm currently testing with a PF755 demo setup, and have been unsuccessful in figuring out how to disable those faults. Any help is appreciated. Thank you ### Assistant: Set Comm Flt Action to something other than fault. Selecting hold last, or zero data should work. PF755, port 13, parameters 54-57 PF753, port of ENETR card, parameters 33-36 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF753 - can I use units other than Hz or RPM? Summary: Web handling application - I would like to set units to feet per minute (web speed)Hi, I am considering using a PowerFlex 753 drive for a web handling application. I see that parameter 300 [Speed Units] allows me to select either "Hz" or "RPM" for the units to be used for all speed related parameters. The units that I would really prefer would be my web speed in feet per minute (FPM). This equals the surface speed of my driven roll. I can use my gear ratio and roll diameter to calculate the scale factor required to convert motor RPM to web speed in FPM, but I don't see if/how I can enter this into the PF753 so that it would allow me to enter my speed setpoint in FPM and display my actual speed in FPM. If anyone can tell me if/how I can do this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: You don't do it to the drive specifically - you change the process screen of the HIM. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20him-um001_-en-p.pdf See page 37 of the user manual at the link above. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 drives in master/follower relationship Hi, My company builds web handling equipment in which we have a single "master" web drive that is followed by one or more "follower" web drives. Until now, we have been using speed controllers made by Contrex with DC permanent magnet motors. There have been three generations of Contrex speed controllers that we have used – the M-Trim, the ML-Trim, and now the MLP-Trim. The Contrex speed controller monitors frequency feedback from a speed sensor on our drive shaft, and regulates a 0-10 VDC signal to a drive board to do closed-loop speed control. With DC motors, we use four quadrant regenerative drive boards from KB electronics. This setup gives us more than enough accuracy in terms of speed control (Contrex specs list accuracy at 0.01% of setpoint and I wouldn’t argue that). Using DC motors, however, does limit our speed range. The DC motors we get from Leeson advertise only a 30:1 constant torque speed range. I might be able to find more expensive DC motors that would give me a bit more than this, but I couldn’t imagine being able to handle any more than 50:1 (correct me if I’m wrong). Anyway, to get a higher speed range, I am considering changing to PowerFlex 700 drives with AC vector duty motors (with encoder feedback). I am trying to figure out how I would have to adapt my control scheme to make this change. Presently, to operate a Contrex in "follower" mode, I wire two frequency signals to the Contrex. One is the feedback frequency from the (follower) motor that the (follower) Contrex is controlling. The other is an "external reference" frequency from the master motor that the (follower) Contrex is following. With this wiring in place, configuring the Contrex for follower mode allows me to enter a speed setpoint as a percentage of the master speed. I was wondering if anyone here can tell me if the PF700 has the capability of monitoring both a feedback and a master frequency signal, and if it can be configured in a "follower" mode that would allow me to enter the setpoint as a percentage of the master speed (rather than having to enter it as a fixed speed). Whether the PF700 has this capability or not, any information or reading material you can point me to that would help me understand the best way to use PowerFlex drives in a master/follower relationship like I describe (even if the implementation is different than the Contrex implementation), will be greatly appreciated. Also, if the PF700 is not the best choice for what I want to do, please recommend a different drive that would be better suited for this application. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: I'd suggest the PF 750 series; I think the PF753 will do everything you're asking. There's no need to go to the PF755. Yes, you can make the PF slave drive follow the master's frequency with a set-point percentage. You can also add in several different encoder cards to the drive and do true speed control rather than just frequency following. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S Phase I versus Phase II control Summary: which should I choose for a new project? (if there is a choice)Hi, After doing a lot of reading and asking many questions here on this forum, I believe the PowerFlex 700S is the drive best suited for my particular web handling application in which I need two drives that will work on 208/240 VAC and that will allow me to configure them in a master/follower arrangement in which the follower drive will monitor feedback from two encoders (one on the follower motor and one on the master motor), and will allow me to control follower motor speed at a ratio of the master motor speed. As I have started to read the PF700S literature in an attempt to pick out the actual catalog numbers that I will want to buy, I see that the PF700S has (at least at one time), come with two varieties of control hardware - Phase I and Phase II. From what I can tell, Phase II seems to be newer and better, and I don't see any reason why I would want to consider Phase I for a brand new project. If anyone can tell me if my understanding of this is correct, or if I am missing something, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Paul, go here: http://raise.rockwellautomation.com/RAConfig/browsecatalog.asp?LID=ABStdProds,Encompass&onKil=http://www.ab.com/raise It's the on-line configurator for most of Rockwell's product line. Go to Drives AB, Architecture Drives, and select PF700S Work from top to bottom. You'll see that there is only phase-II available. Running through the configurator will quickly help you determine exactly what you need; the options self-limit so you do not create an impossible part number. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error code on the MCCP instruction Summary: Error code 31 produced on the MCCP instruction Dear all Sometimes as the instruction MCCP is engaged,error code 31 is produced on the MCCP motion structure control word. I check in the user manual says cam profile is still in use. But in my program Pcam instruction is all disabled. Anyone met that situation? ### Assistant: I am having a similar problem with error code 31... Did you ever find resolution to this issue? thanks, Josh Williams \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 , High Starting Current Summary: PowerFlex 755 , High Starting CurrentDear all , The problem description :I have a blower on a powerFlex 755 I have a problem with starting the blower , I did many trials . What happened at the beginning that the frequency of the blower was over shooting , for example the setpoint was 15 Hz and it reached 22 Hz and then it came down to 15 , but the current was high . After trying many trials , what is happening now is that the current is high at starting . It looks like that the blower is running faster than the calculation of the frequency drive . I tried to make the starting time longer or shorter , didn’t help . At the beginning the current go up and down several times and then it reaches a peek and then starts to go down to normal current Does anyone have any idea ? ### Assistant: How is the drive configured? Flux Vector, V/Hz? It sounds like it a PID routine is trying to control the drive. Try putting the drive in V/Hz mode and see what happens when you tell it to start and ramp to a set speed. If it starts in a satisfactory manner in that simple setup, then your PID is trying too hard to control the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex for web handling drives - dynamic brake resistor? Summary: Will I need one?Hi, My company builds web handling equipment that in its simplest form, has an unwind station on one side and a rewind station on the other side. In between the unwind and the rewind, I use two driven rolls to pull the web at a constant speed from the unwind to the rewind. (In between the two driven rolls, the web is subjected to my "process"). I setup the two driven rolls in a master/follower relationship with one roll following the speed of the other roll. It is very important that the follower matches the speed of the master precisely at all times, otherwise my web will stretch, break, or develop slack that will adversely affect my process. In the past, I have used DC motors with dedicated speed controllers and 4 quadrant regenerative drive boards. I am not 100% sure that the regenerative capability is really necessary for us, but most likely one of our vendors suggested it at some point in time and we just kept doing the same thing. This has always worked for us, but now some of our customers are requesting a wider speed range (on the low end) than what is typically within the realm of DC motors. Anyway, I am planning to make the switch to AC vector drives / motors so that I can get the speed range they want. (I am leaning towards PowerFlex 700S). Anyway, as I have been thinking, reading, asking how to implement my master/follower relationship, I have become aware that I will have to determine whether I will need a dynamic brake resistor, and if so, what size I will need. I started reading document PFLEX-AT001 (PowerFlex Dynamic Braking Resistor Calculator) and got stuck at the point where it says I will need to know my load inertia. I do not know how to calculate this in a web handling application, but my "gut feeling" tells me that it is probably low because (1) my web speed is very slow - my gearbox/belt reduction is usually such that 1750 motor rpm would equate to no more than 50 feet per minute in web speed (less than 25 rpm for a 8 inch diameter roll) and (2) because my driven rolls are constantly pulling the web against the resistance created by my unwind shaft. My unwind shaft is under tension control (using an electromagnetic brake) so excluding the inertia of the driven rolls itself, the load (my web) is going to lose momentum almost immediately when my driven rolls stop pulling. If my reasoning is correct, I also have the benefit that there are no circumstances in which I would need fast deceleration. All I really need is for when the master drive slows down and/or stops, I need the follower drive to slow down at the same rate. I was just wondering if anyone here has experience with PowerFlex drives in web handling applications similar to mine, and if you have found dynamic braking resistors to be necessary (or useful). Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: You'd be safe with sizing a resistor that is capable of 100% of your motor load, then deciding on a duty cycle. 25% would be a very safe duty cycle; you might be able to go down to 10%. Post Glover is a Rockwell encompass partner; you might give them a call to see if they have some suggestions. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 753 DPI error I have a powerflex 753 that is getting a DPI error from port 2 the HIM module, this fault causes the drive to shutdown. is there any way to have the drive hold last state and not fault? thank You ### Assistant: A DPI error from the HIM cannot be ignored, the HIM may be asserting a stop. Make sure you are not using a datalink to modify a parameter that cannot be changed (refer to knowledgebase article 62479). Check the connection between the HIM cradle and the main control board. Try swapping HIM's. Contact free drive tech support at (262) 512-8176. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Would like to run 1-Powerflex755 drive from two HIM modules, two locations, is this possible Summary: Have a test stand that our engineers want to be able to control from two different locations, can we install a HIM at the drive and one remotely and set them up so they dont interfere with one another ### Assistant: Hi George All powerflex drives can take 2 HIMs, a local and a remote (DPI port 1 and port 2). The local HIM is normally installed on the face of the drive and the remote is plugged into the DPI port on the bottom of the 755 main control board. An extension cable to the remote him can be used part#1202-C30. For remote HIMs I would use the 20-HIM-C6S. There is also a wireless options 20-WIM-N1 and 20-WIN-N4S that may offer even more flexibility, but I haven't tried those. I would download the manuals to see what they can offer. This may allow the drive mounted HIM to be "remote" as well. The 2 HIMs can be set up using masks in Parameters (P324 - P328) to allow / deny certain functions by selecting / deselecting DPI 1 and 2. The speed reference source can selected by putting the HIM into manual mode to control the motor speed. Also check out "Manual Preload" (P331) for remebering/transferring the speed reference. A digital input on the drive can also be used for switching between speed reference sources when there is more than one but I don't think you need that in this instance. (P173-175), Regards Damian \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex Drive Support on RSLogix Architect Summary: I am using RSLogix Architect V3.6 but i could not import or export powerflex drives to or from RSLogix 5000.Is this feature available with any of the RSlogix Architect versions. ### Assistant: Hi, Drive support is also not available in RSLogix Architect V20. Please take a look at this article in the Knowledgebase or this article on the forum. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra3000 Velocity Limit I am using a Ultra3000 (2098-DSD-010) in analog position mode. I'm trying to find a way to limit the maximum velocity of the motor. I'm not to concern with following errors or position errors. I just need it to move to a commanded position without going over a maximum velocity. Does anybody know if this is possible? ### Assistant: There is no max velocity setting when the drive is in analog position mode. The speed of the motor will depend on how quickly the analog position reference changes (dV/dt). You can set a user velocity fault speed (in the faults section of Ultraware) but this will simply generate a drive fault when the drive speed exceeds the limit you set. Depending on you application you might be better off using an indexing drive or an integrated motion drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How OEMs and System Integrators earn their fees Summary: They have to know all the different places one has to go in order to upgrade drive firmwareVersion 6.03 for Powerflex 753 is ready for use. One would expect to download the firmware and be good to go. Slow down there, pardner, you're only partway done. Is this drive communicating with a Logix platform? Yes? Well, you need to upload the AOP for drives in Logix. That's a separate download, in a different area of the web update page. Got that installed? Good. Go ahead and change the revision level of your drive to 6.03. Doesn't work? Even though the "About Profile" information says it covers revisions 1 through 6? Hmmm. OK, go back to the web update site, back to the 753 drive section. There's an AOP update specific to firmware 6.03. Download that. Installed? Good. Can you change the revision level to 6.03? Good. What? The IO card isn't recognized any more? Oh, yeah, You need the AOP update for the 753 option modules too, since the overall AOP didn't work. Go to a third location on the web update page, download the AOP for all the option cards. Install that. Try updating the revision for the drive in Logix now. What? You're getting a database error about DeviceLogix not being found? Hmmm. We'll get back to you. I'm 2-1/2 hours into what should be a 15 minute download / update installation, with 3 (so far) calls to tech support. Rockwell's rollout of drive firmware and supporting logix updates is going VERY smoothly. ISO9000 means nothing; it certifies that your documentation path is sound. It simply means your flawed quality control process is well documented. Where IS the quality control on these software releases? I am One frustrated customer TJ McDermott ### Assistant: TJ, Drive Add-On Profiles (AOP's) for RSLogix 5000 are typically updated with a major new drive or option module release. Each AOP release contains all of the DriveTools databases files that are available at that time and the AOP uses these files so drives can be added and worked on offline. However, drive/option firmware can be updated at any time (independent of an AOP release). When this is done, the DriveTools database files for that release gets posted on the same Web Updates site. If a user wants to use this particular version of firmware, then they will have to download it. The next release of Drive AOP's will contain the new database files. Also note that if you do not have a particular firmware release and you connect to a drive that does, the AOP will automatically create the database file for you. The "About Profile" can be misleading by only listing the major revision. As subsequent minor revisions of firmware are released after the Drive AOP is released, these databases have to be manually downloaded. There are database files for I/O modules too and this is a separate download . I did not have the v6.03 database files yet with my v4.02 AOPs, so I downloaded them, opened my RSLogix 5000 project and added a PF753 drive. I was able to open DeviceLogix, so I'm not sure what is causing your problem. Please contact LV Drives Tech Support here in our Mequon, WI facility at (262) 512-8176 for assistance. Thank you for providing the feedback and we're sorry for the inconvenience. Offline database management has become a bigger issue with the modular PF750 Series drives. We're planning to simplify the update process by reducing the number of downloads. Actually, the end goal is to provide a fully automated system that will periodically check for new database files, Help files, user manuals, etc. and perform any updates in the background (if configured to do so). This will take some time, so I'll see what we can do to make this more apparent and hopefully simpler in the meantime. Greg Mears Product Manager - Drive Software LV Drives Business \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: more curent on PowerFlex 70EC hi all! I've a PowerFlex 70EC for 37 kw motor, with NP 65A, the motor is working in the limit, I wish to try to put 2 amps more, the parameters to change are 42, 47 and 48? thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AB 1336 Plus getting Remote Run to work Summary: Basic Hookup 1336We have an AB1336 Plus with an L4 Card (noencoder) that was surplus. Trying to set it up on a Lapping Machine, can get everything to work fine, but can't get the Start input to work anywhere but on the HIM. What we want to do is to be able to control it from a remote box and not the HIM because where the drive is installed is not in a convenient location. I wired switches to TB3 19-21 for Start and 20-21 for Stop. When on Owner page, I can see bit 0 toggle to "1" for stop, but not for start. am I missing a parameter? Should I be using TB2 CR2? Ideally we would like to be able to Power the Drive, Vary the frequency (which I do have working with remote POT on TB2 1,2,3) Sart the Drive, Stop, then reset it and start again. Thanks Rich ### Assistant: Looking in the manual, Chapter 2 Installation/Wiring - Figure 2.5 shows the states of the parameter Input Mode Looking at the diagram, the default value is a 1 which states that only Stop and Enable have function. To allow the drive to be started with TB3-19 you must be in at least Input Mode 2. I am assuming that the Enable input is wired (TB3-30), and when you change the Input Mode you will have to land a wire on the Aux Input (TB3-24) for the drive to run. It states that the Status of the inputs should still read at the Input Status parameter even if they do not control the drive, if nothing still works when the Input Mode is changed, then I would suspect that the input on the L4 board may have failed. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1336s-um001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Does the Motion Database file with MPM-A1653-S is an alternative for MPM-A1653F-S? Dear all, I can not choose the correct Catalog Number MPM-A1653F-S from the Motion Database file [motion_5_14_0.db], for the motor catalog MPM-A1653F-SJ72AA. After I choose the MPM-A1653-S and Turning, Using Motion Director Commands , The Motor running with very big noise, and the position error is more than 10 degree ( 360 Degree per motor resolution ). The same Turning setting for other 17 pieces of MPM-A1652F-S and MPM-A1651F-S. These motors do not have any abnormal noise, and the position error is less than 0.01 degree. Please help me to check how to get the optimal motor data setting. Thanks! ### Assistant: I'm unable to define it is the same motor or not, just to report I've checked the same weirdness in the latest version 18 of RSLogix 5000, that should have the version 6.9.0 of the motor database... :smileysurprised: I suggest to call in Technical Support, they should be able to help you better.... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 periodically dropping run command I'm using a PowerFlex 525-EENET with embedded ethernet and revision 1.3. This is being used on a pump that is being constantly turned off and on by a level control. I have added traps in the program to capture every possible reason the pump could be losing run command but it captures nothing. In the program, when the problem is happening, the run command is active, but the output on the VFD is 0. Simply re-sending the run command corrects the problem. I was wondering if anyone else was having this same issue with 525s. ### Assistant: The PowerFlex 525 doesn't have a run command in the logic control word, it only has start and stop (PF525_Drive_Name:O.Start and PF525_Drive_Name:O.Stop). If the PLC sends a 'run' command then it must be doing additional logic to determine how the start and stop bits are controlled when the 'run' bit turns on and off. I would suggest setting up some logic to capture if the stop bit is ever put high when it shouldn't. For instance put an OTL instruction with a dummy tag in series with the drive stop command bit, if the dummy tag ever gets latched high then you know that a stop command was issued at some point and the problem probably lies somewhere in your program. Also, confirm that a stop is not being issued from any of the following sources: Network Stop tag Remote HIM Stop button Dedicated Stop input terminal 01/11 Configured Stop input via DigIn TermBlk SW Enable via DigIn TermBlk Safe Torque Off \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 frequency control Hello guys. Since now I have been used two PowerFlex 755 as motion control with 2 axis. Right now, our aplication requires that the 2 PF755 will work as a normal variator frequency control or speed control. How can I configure the drive from LogixDesigner to work as a PowerFlex 525? Right now I have added a new axis and configure the axis as Frequency Cotrol with no feedback configuration. The data type has to be AXIS_CIP_DRIVE? ### Assistant: You'd just like it to operate like a non-motion, regular VFD? You wouldn't add it as an Axis in that case; you can just add the drive under the I/O configuration and it'll automatically create the Feedback and Reference tags for you! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: feedback data loss factory limit kinetix 350 Summary: Fault 45Hi everyone, here's the detail : Kinetix 350 (2097-V33PR3-LM) and a servo motor ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm003_-en-p.pdf Chapter 2, page 253 describes this problem somewhat. It's basically telling you you've got a connection problem or you have noise coming in on the feedback cable. Page 249 says to use a MSG command to get the RA specific exception (to get the fault subcode), page 257 shows how the bits are mapped. Suggestions: Remove the feedback connectors from motor and drive. Inspect each end, inspect the drive pins, motor pins. Look for something wrong with the connector. If there are screw terminations involved, make sure all conductors are properly seated. Make sure you follow Rockwell's grounding practices with regard to drive and motor. If none of that solves the problem, then: Change the cable. Change the motor. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 power leak Summary: Voltage "creep"We have a Powerflex 40 that appears to continue sending a low voltage to the motor even when stopped, the motor "creeps". The display shows no hz being sent to motor. My questions are... is this manageable with a parameter setting? Could the drive be bad? ### Assistant: It may be possible, but probably not. When you say stopped, do you mean you've removed the run command to the drive? Or do you mean you've given it a zero-speed signal but the drive is still being commanded to run? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF523 Output Phase Loss Summary: Parameter 557When P557=Disable, the motor is running OK, When P557=Enable, when give the command to the drive the motor can not run ,and the drive generate fault F21 output phase loss So strange!! Could someone give me some advice? Thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Control On Standard toshiba AC drives Summary: is it possible to control a standard ac drive using motion commandsMy goal is to use a compactlogix platform to create a master/slave setup using 2 toshiba G9 drives. Does anyone know if this is possible. i would like to use the motion instructions to control the drives speed outputs. i will be using a multi-turn absolute encoder on each motor the drives control. my thoughts are to use virtual axis in the program and map the output to the drives speed commands. ### Assistant: Compact Analog I/O is pretty slow, this would be my concern with trying to do this. All depends how tight you need the control to be. I've done things like this without using motion instructions, and it all comes down to how much precision you need and how much lag(and error) you can tolerate. What happens if they get out of sync? Is this a vertical application with brakes or horizontal? Or is it material handling? Really hard to give a general answer. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 using POINTIO digital input as home sensor Summary: using digit input as home sensorIs it possible to use a digital input acquired by a POINTIO as homing sensor for Kinetix 5500? (avoiding wiring the home sensor straight into the drive) ### Assistant: There's a couple of options. Jog the axis and execute an MRP (on actual position) when the sensor goes high, followed by an absolute MAM to your home position. The home offset would be accounted for in the position you give the MRP instruction. Set the axis homing for passive-immediate and follow the first option, except use an MAH in place of the MRP. This method will set AxisHomedStatus if you need to use that elsewhere. In either case, the accuracy will be affected by the delay of the sensor input, your code and the coarse update rate, multiplied by the speed at which you're jogging. Jogging as slow as possible would obviously improve that. With a little more code, you can have a faster approach speed followed by slower homing speed which mimics a normal bidirectional active-switch/marker homing method. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336F Drive - start stop & change speed - either local through HIM or remote from PLC I have 6 1336F drives that are going from local HIM control only to Local HIM control OR Remote from a PLC. These are 40Hp drives. I have a 10HP drive on the bench right now for testing purposes. I can start stop with a POt and a switch. The 50HP drives have remote HIM's on the door of the panels. My test one has a built in HIM. I put a "Y" cable into the drive so I can use the same style HIM and a PC using Drive exec. I can start/stop eith by a switch or by the HIM. I can only control speed with a POT. I want to be able to control speed from either the remote HIM or PLC (4-20mA) I also want to start stop either from the PLC or local. I want to use TB3-28, when a 1, use PLC control when a zero use HIM control. SO??? what param am I missing? Thanks George ### Assistant: I got this part going. Now a different question. When using the PLC, any way to prevent the HIM from Starting it? PLC, I will send 110V to Pins 1 & 28 (Start & "Use PLC to control Speed" But can I also use an "Input" to disable the HIM from start control? Thanks George \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 755 Fault Code 212 Summary: Intermittent, incorrect fault code 212We've got a couple of PowerFlex 755 drives in completely separate areas, no safety option module installed, but the Safety Jumper is installed. We're getting intermittent, random Fault Code 212 "Safety Jmpr Out". So far, the only tech support response we've gotten is "noise". Has anyone here seen this problem and possible have a solution to it? Much appreciated. ### Assistant: Maybe something's wrong with the jumper itself? There are two jumpers on the control board, right next to each other - the safety jumper and the hardware enable jumper. Try swapping the two jumpers. If the fault changes from Safety-Jumper-Out to HW-Enable, the jumper is bad. If the problem continues to be the safety jumper out fault, maybe consider changing the control board itself? What firmware is installed on the drives? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 HiP Summary: Codigos de error 49 y 48 en display de 7 segmentos en el interior del power flex 755 HiPTengo un problema con un PowerFlex 755 HiP, los fusibles de entrada antes de la bobina de choque (reactor), se abrieron, despues se volvio a reponer los fusibles, pero al energizar el drive me sale un codigo de error en el display de 7 segmentos de 49. Posteriormente se cambio por otro PowerFlex 755, y ahora sale codigo de error 48 en display de 7 segmentos. que se esta suscitando en estos casos y como podria solucinarlo? gracias por su respuesta.. ### Assistant: 48 is not a fault in the normal sense. It is an entry in the fault log telling you that it was commanded to set its parameters back to default values. 49 is also not a fault in the normal sense. It is an entry in the fault log telling you that the drive went through a power cycle. I hope that Google Translate did a good enough job for you to understand this. 48 no es un fallo en el sentido normal. Es una entrada en el registro de fallos que le dice que se ordenó para establecer sus parámetros con valores por defecto. También 49 no es un fallo en el sentido normal. Es una entrada en el registro de fallos que le dice que la unidad pasó por un ciclo de potencia. Espero que Google Traducir hizo un buen trabajo para que usted entienda esto. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 2000 changing (overtravel) pick n place position Summary: The horizontal axis on our automation is changing the set point the robot picks the part up at causing damage on part.How it works is the arm uses two axis horizontal and vertical the robot will pick up parts and place them in a tray. for example At start up the pick position set point would be set at 8.03 and while running the set point changes and it starts picking parts up at the position 8.53. that's .50 off from where it should be. when this change occurs the machine runs until we discover damaged parts. Any info on this matter would help. ### Assistant: Korben, the Kinetix 2000 gets all of its control commands from a Logix processor; it does nothing by itself. To help you, we're going to need a LOT more information. To start, you should share the ACD file from the logix processor so that people here can look at the logic. If you choose to share it with us, you'll need to identify which axis within the program is giving you problems. Is there ANY chance that something mechanical is slipping? You seem to be mixing terms in your problem statement. You talk about the set point position being 8.3, but the pickup position is 8.53. This last number - did you measure it yourself, or did the system HMI display the feedback position as 8.53, or did the position set point actually show as being changed to 8.53? The basic question to ask is: WHAT CHANGED? If the system was running well at some point in the past (yesterday, last week, whatever), but now behaves differently, WHAT CHANGED? Did a drive get replaced? Did a motor get replaced? Did the load the servo moves increase or decrease? If it used to work, and now does not, something changed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 , E14 Fault. Talking to new 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B CompactLogix Summary: Kinetix 300 Comms problem I have been trying for a while now to get a Kinetix 300 2097-V33PR5 to communicate with a New compactlogix 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B. I have two of the Kinetix 300's and neither will communicate. Both with the E14 Error. Unfortunately , one is also giving the E07 error as well. It is connected to a TLAR actuator. I have previously setup about 15 of these same drives to communicate with Controllogix L61 processors and they worked fine. (Other than terrible cabling/E07 issues that plagued us for a while) I have of course checked all the obvious things. Ethernet cables, IP Addresses, RSLogix 5000 setup, PLC running fine. PLC just gives the Connecting....., Connection failed when viewing the module. I thought it had something to do with Firmware because the Kinetix are brand new and shipped with Firmware 1.71 which doesnt seem to be listed or available as a download\?? I downgraded them to the avaialble 1.67 and it didnt help. I've even tried going down to 1.50 since thats what I had used in the past. Compactlogix is at 20.01. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. ### Assistant: Call with Tech support rooted out the problem today. Seems that Rslogix5000 V20 has a problem and now and will not communicate with the Servo Drive if the "Use Unicast connection over Ethernet I/P" box is checked in the Servo module Connection properties. Its checked by default and worked fine in V18/V19.. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 with Universal feedback Module with 12V Encoder Summary: Cofigure an encoder with PowerFlex 755 using Universal Feedback Module Dear all, As i am bit new with the encoder. Implementing an application in which, i am using a brake motor with encoder which will give position feedback to Powerflex 755VFD. Can anyone please help me regarding the configuration of this encoder with universal feedback module.? Powerflex 755 is on ethernet with my compact logix controller. I want position feedback in my drive tags shown in controller tags of RSLogix 5000. Encoder terminal is shown in attached picture. Any help in terms of manual or guidance will be highly appreciated. ### Assistant: Would you please give us the manufacturer and part number of your encoder? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 Active Homing Summary: MAH ends in ERR 84 - Drive Digital Input Not AssignedI am setting up a new application using older components: ControlLogix 1756-L63 CPU rev 20.11, 1756-EN2T Ethernet/IP card, RSLogix 5000 v20.01, Kinetix 350 rev 1.55. This is an upgrade of a system we had with a SLC500 and an Ultra 3000 indexing through an HSRV. The motor is directly coupled to a ball screw to move flat sheets of material to a sequence of positions for forming. I have the homing sequence set to actively home to a switch, forward bi-directional, and the switch is a normally closed switch wired into the IOD connector of the Kinetix 350. From the Status screen of the Axis Properties, I can change the state of the "Home" I/O by waving something metal in front of the proximity switch. When I execute a MAH instruction, the ER bit comes on, and the Axis_Home.ERR parameter changes to 84. The ERR codes for Motion Instructions chart in Motion-RM002 says that it means this: 84 - The CIP drive device digital input is not assigned. - Drive Digital Input Not Assigned. I cannot find any place to specify that the homing switch should be anything other than the IOD input, and it seems like this should be intuitive. On the Ultra drives, I had to specify one of the digital inputs as the homing switch, but this should be automatic, right? What am I missing? ### Assistant: It should be automatic. You might try flashing the drive (current or newer version) to clear out any corrupt configuration information. You could also delete and re-create the axis in case there's something corrupt in the axis tag. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 Step and direction mode Summary: How do you set-up and verify operation?I am trying to set-up an K300 in step and direction mode. Replacing a third party unit that was set-up as a step and direction using an AMCI module. I am looking for information on what exactly is required to make this unit actually run in a step and direction mode. ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2097-um001_-en-p.pdf Assuming you have the drive completely wired already, you should probably start with chapter 6 on page 126. After that you will probably need to reference Chapter 5 for details on the MotionView software. There are entries in the various chapters for step and direction hookups and configuration. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2097-R6 Shunt Resistor Summary: Clarification on 2097-R6 Heat Sink SelectionI have a 2097-R6 shunt resistor I need to install on a 2097-V34PR5-LM Kinetix 350. The installation guide says to use a 7.9" x 7.9" x 0.12" heat sink at 77 degrees F, but it doesn't say much more than that. I don't understand what the 77 degrees F is supposed to tell me. What material can/should be used? Can I use a sheet of aluminum? Should I mount it using thermal paste? Is there anything to consider regarding how the heat sink is mounted to the cabinet other than spacing? If this thing truly can get up to 392 degrees F, I want to make sure I do this right. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2097-in002_-en-p.pdf Thanks. ### Assistant: I think the 77 degF refers to the ambient temperature. I would mount the resistor to the enclosure and use the metal of the enclosure as the heat sink. If you tighten the screws to the specified torque then you shouldn't need any thermal paste. Monitor the temp of the resistor while the machine is running at max speed (when the resistor is working the hardest) and verify it stays below 392 degF. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: replacing MPL-B430P-RJ22AA with MPL-B430P-RJ72AA Summary: Required HelpCan we replace MPL-B430P-RJ22AA with MPL-B430P-RJ72AA physicaly without modfiying software ### Assistant: Yes, the "7" is for SpeedTec connectors which the software doesn't care about. The "2" was for the bayonet connector, so you'll need new cabling. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Single VFD PF755 multiple motors, get overcurrent F12 fault Summary: Single VFD PF755 multiple motors, get overcurrent F12 faultMultiple Motor Application Considerations 502708 The article above did not mention how to deal with autotune. Some articles on some forum says do not autotune for the single VFD multiple motor. Then how to deal with autotune options? skip it or set to ready or calculate? We face F12 HwOvercurrent fault when running one drive 2 motors application. We disabled slip compensation like KB says, but the fault still comes up. Any suggestions? Thank you ### Assistant: my colleague did autotune the drive, with two motors connected, I saw some articles that this will confuse VFD for the motor model is based on one motor only. But how to deal with the autotune options, thank you \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Loading motion programs into an IMC-110 module using ODS and a PIC I have a customer with an older SLC-503 machine that lost memory from the IMC-110 motion module. We have the .amp programs, the old ODS floppy's and a PIC, but it's been fifteen years since I've used ODS. I have some old AB documentation, but it only refers to Windows NT. Will ODS install and run on a modern laptop, in a DOS window within XP? Do you still need to change the Config.sys and Path files, FILES=20 etc? Is RSLinx involved? Does it require a PIC driver to be added? If you understand any of this, you've been at this a long time. Thanks for any help! ### Assistant: First, I've to say I'm not an expert on that ...:smileysurprised: but, just trying to give some help... I've just found a statement about Windows operating systems, as follow: 8100-HS110 ...this software runs on DOS systems only. Windows DOS on 95 and 98 is acceptable. Any infos about XP...:smileysad: Also, for what I can say, RSLinx shouldn't be involved, as you need to use the software in DOS mode... I guess the 8100 software has its driver for the PIC to use... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo Action Status Summary: Trying to issue a MSO or MSF while axis is in motion.I have been getting this error on a few occasions lately and this had not been a problem in the past and there has been no logic change to the servo group. My first question is where does the ServoStatusAction bit reside, I am thinking it is in the drive amp. The motion group is started and runs for whatever and then we get a fault which states what I have put in the topic summary. This is error code 22 and stems from the Motion Control Tag. For some reason the servo action status bit changes state, goes to a 0, while we are running and in a group of 7 servos this is the only one that appears to be doing this. I have changed the amp and it went away for a week or so but now it is doing it again. When this happens there is no physical fault on the drive just a fault on the motion group. Any ideas on what may be happening here would certainly be appreciated. ### Assistant: Your code is trying to turn the drive on while it is already on and moving. This is not a drive problem. Some part of your logic is trying to re-issue the MSO command after the drive is already on. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/motion-um003_-en-p.pdf Look at the top rung of page 337 in the link above. using my_servo_axis.servoactionstatus in this manner will prevent the error you are getting. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra3000 Using ultra3000 drives with a Sercos Interface on Clx, is there a way to get the fault code displayed on the front of the drive into a PLC register? Thanks ### Assistant: Yeah I would like to know about this also! If anyone has any clues!:manwink: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Logix5000 ver19.01 vs Kinetix 7000 compatibility Looking at the Firmware Updates from 1.109 down to 1.099 show nothing in the compatibility column. Can Logix5000 v19 run the 2099-BM09-S? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I guess it is just something they missed in the compatibility database... I think the best way is to contact Technical Support for this information. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Password Blocked Summary: Please I need to Unblock the configuration to be able to make changes to the motor dataI have a SMC flex Apparently it is password blocked; how could I go to default values? and start all avera again. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! See here: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/47526 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Let shunt resistor work----K350 I have a 2097-Rx shunt resistor install on a Kinetix 350 But I don't configure the software let shunt resistor work My English is poor, I hope you can understand, thank you ### Assistant: Open the drive properties (from the IO tree), go to the Power tab, make sure the Bus Regulator Action is set to Shunt Regulator. This is should be the only software configuration that is needed to set up the resistor. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Seguimiento de servomotor Summary: Prevenir los correctivos de servomotoresEstimados buenas tardes con todos, Alguien de ustedes sabe como hacer un plan de mantenimiento predictivo de servomotores?? cambiarlos antes de fallen? que parametros seguir, que tags revisar?, y poder anticiparse antes que un servo o un servodrive fallen. Un abrazo a todos y espero poder ver ideas. saludos ### Assistant: que parametros seguir, que tags revisar?, Que servo drive(s) estan usando? Kinetix? Ultra3k? por que a decho si pueses ver tags, tus drives estan controlldo por un Logix PAC verda? En que manera estan usado sus servo motors, lavan cada noche? En que manera estan fallendo sus motores? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 755 syncronized velocity Hello experts. I want to impelement a application with 2 PF755 involved. They are configurated as thw differenet axes in the same Motion Group as Position Loop. The first drive moves at a certain velocity using the JOG command, and I want that the second drive to move at the same velocity as the first one. They have differnent gear reduction, so I was thinking of using the MAG instruction. It wil be ok? ### Assistant: That is exactly what the MAG instruction is for. You'll need to configure your axes properly - the configuration is where you would enter the gear ratios (though they are not called that precisely). Spend time reviewing the programming manuals for CIP motion to understand the axis configuration. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor Starter and Timer Summary: Looking for help wiring a motor starterHey guys, I am looking for some help wiring a motor starter with a timing relay in the control circuit. I attached a sketch of what I think will achieve my purpose: using a start button to turn on a motor for 10 seconds, and then turning off automatically, with a stop button as a failsafe. My questions are more on the wiring end. If I am pulling 34 F.L. amps through the contactor, I should use heavier gauge wire. I am assuming I can use smaller wire for the controls circuit, but how much smaller? What type of current will the control circuit see? What are the standards for wire colors (as well as colors of hot wires at full voltage vs. hot wires that aren't)? I appreciate any help. Thanks, Zach ### Assistant: You're using line voltage for your control circuit? Which diagram should we be looking at? The top one showing a 3-phase motor, or the bottom one showing a 1-phase motor? What IS your line voltage? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Aux encoder with K5500 I need to add a linear encoder to a Kinetix 5500 axis, controlled by a 1769-L33ERM. The 5500 has no auxiliary feedback input so my plan is to use the 1769-HSC to input the encoder signal. I would like some suggestions on how to program the linear scale. One thought I had was to take the difference between the motor encoder and linear encoder positions and add that difference to a MAM instruction's command position. This seems like the least clever solution. Someone had suggested that I create a virtual axis and use the linear encoder as its feedback device, but I do not see a way to do this. If I could do this then this seems like a more elegant solution--I could use a MAG or MDAC to follow the virtual axis in that case. Any other ideas? Thanks! ### Assistant: I don't think you have many choices. K5500 drives are intended to be low-cost, so do not have all of the features that a K6500 has. One possibility might be to purchase the lowest-cost K350 drive and hook your encoder to that. You don't need a motor; the drive would act simply as a place to bring the linear encoder in as a CIP axis. Then your MAG or MDAC approach would work. Is too late to change to a K6500 drive? What is the data format of the linear encoder? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 7000 Summary: DC LinkDear Sir Could you please tell me the reason for DC Link Over voltage Alarm and Trip and What are the check list to rectify this defect. Thank you MN Padmakumar ### Assistant: Hi Mampallil, is your drive a Classic or a Forge? There's a DC link Overvoltage (Line and motor side) Please contact MVSupport_Technical@ra.rockwell.com to provide assistance Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix drivers Summary: Load the parameters setting automatically from PLC programHello, 1-Is it possible to load the parameters setting automatically for Kinetix 300 using RS Logix 5000 ? If this possible,explain how to do it? 2-For the Kintix drivers which the parameters loaded automatically from PLC program,when replace the driver with another,it should use another one with the same type or it possible to use any equivalent one? Best regards......... ### Assistant: Mr. PLC, the K300 isn't really intended to function that way. The K350 WILL do what you want, automatically. The K2000, K6000, K6300, K6500 will as well. The K300 drive is intended to be a stand-alone indexing drive. It IS possible to send move commands (position, speed, accel, etc.). There are add-on instructions available in the Motion Accelerator Toolkit to run a K300 from Logix5000. I've never tried to change any configuration parameters of a K300 drive from Logix, however. If you have not already purchased the K300 drive, I strongly suggest you switch over to the K350. The K350 is intended to be controlled from a Logix environment. All of the drive parameters are set and adjusted from Logix, are stored with the Logix application. To answer your second question, if you replace a Kinetix drive with an equivalent one, you should not have to do anything at all. If you put in a drive from the same family but larger power, you may have to adjust some parameters in the I/O tree and the axis properties. If you replace one Kinetix drive with another of a completely different family (say, replace a K350 with a K6000), you will likely have a number of parameters to adjust, but it wouldn't take long. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Folder Button on 20-HIM-A6 Summary: Accessing the Folder Button on 20-HIM-A6 causes my PowerFlex 753 Drive to StopWe were doing a startup on a new PowerFlex 753 with imbedded Ethernet/IP when while accessing parameters via the Folder button the drive ramped down and shut off. We started the drive back up and tried to replicate the behavior and the drive ramped down and shut off again while browsing parameters via the folder button. Has anybody else experienced this anomaly and is there any way to disable it? This is not a good feature... ### Assistant: Hmmm... never seen... try to contact TechSupport for this issue. Did you have the chance to test another HIM? It could be defective... - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 and safety PLC I have a Kinetix5500 to control a press system. Limit switches (overtravel) are connected via safety input card on a POINT IO (they are not hardwired to the drive). How can I perform a safe stop of the motor in the safety PLC when these overtravel sensors are reached? thank you ### Assistant: The K5500 does not take safety commands over Ethernet/IP; it has a safe-torque-off input which disables the drive. I think you would have to receive the limit switches in the safety task, pass the limit switch state over to the regular PLC task. While the regular PLC task performs a controlled stop, the safety task would time-delay before opening the safe-torque-off circuit of the drive to disable it. I think the amount of information you can pass between safety and regular tasks is somewhat constrained. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF753 Overcurrent Issue Summary: 40HP PF753 will only ramp to approx 20Hz then decel's back to 5Hz and tries again480VAC 40HP PF753 on ENETR will only ramp to approx 20Hz as the current draw approaches 90A then decelerates back down to 2 or 3 Hz and attempts to accelerate again, but current draws near 90A again. This continues over and over until I shut the drive off in fear of damaging the motor or the equipment. I can turn the motor shaft with a large monkey wrench (and some help), so I do not think it is bound up. Has anyone seem this before? ### Assistant: Yes. Are you sure the velocity command is correctly configured in the datalinks of your plc program as well as in the drive itself? Is the drive properly configured to take its speed reference from the network? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MP-series Electric Cylinders can be replaced by what parts? I have three MP-series Electric Cylinders devices. I want to order one new. But now I did not order it. I want to know what new parts cat. number. ### Assistant: See here: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/comment/32862 - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPAR-B3600E-M4A Electric Cylinders can be replaced by what parts? I have one Electric Cylinders to need be replaced with the new one? But I do not order the old type. What Cat. number I will order parts? The old Cat. No. is MPAR-B3600E-M4A. Can you help me? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! See the following technote: MPAR and TLAR motor replacement list - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CCW PF700. Which one? I am runnig CCW ver8.00. I tried to connect to one of our pf 700 drives. However, in the ccw drives catalog there are 7 different pf700s. None of them seem to match up with the cat no. on my pf 700 drive. Which one do I choose? ### Assistant: Let's start with how you're connecting to your PF700. Ethernet? 1203-USB? or something else? All you should have to do is pick the drive from the connection tree when you press the DISCOVER button. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: gearing Summary: Servo MAG to local encoderhave a machine with several Kinetix 350's connected to a CompactLogix L33-ERM processor. Have no problem gearing them together, or to an Ether/IP encoder. Can't seem to find method to gear to an encoder connected to a local HSC module. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob ### Assistant: In short - YOU CAN'T. The master encoder has to come into the logix system either as a CIP-Motion encoder, or in one of several drives which take auxiliary encoders (the K2K, K6K drives do). CIP-Motion encoders are expensive enough that it's cheaper to purchase the least-expensive K350 drive and bring the encoder into the system there. Don't bother with a servo motor, just connect your encoder to this drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 and Kinetix 350 Summary: What can we do if changing the damaged drive" Kinetix" with a new one?Hello, We have 2 types of drives"Kinetix 300 and Kinetix 350" We need to store the parameters setting for the drives to my PC because if one of them damaged ,we replace it with another one and load the saved parameters from my PC to the similar new drive. How can we do it? Best regards...... ### Assistant: I would start by reading the user manual for the K300 drive: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2097-um001_-en-p.pdf Look at chapter 5 for using the Java-based app built into the drive. Connecting to the drive using a web browser which can run the Java app will give you the ability to upload the drive configuration to your computer. For the K350, there is no on-board configuration. The K300 and K350 share the same power structure, but the K350 is controlled from a Logix application running on a CompactLogix or ControlLogix PLC. The configuration is stored with the PLC program. Do you have a version of Logix5000 or Studio Logix Designer with which you can connect to the PLC controlling your K350? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAR.PC delay Summary: In trend I can see that input is armed and I also se that.Reg1InputStatus is "1". Status .RegEvent2Status needs approximately 2 s. Please help me understand MAR.PC delay. We have 11 years old machine with clx L61 and kinetix6000. Last year firmware was updated from v13 to v20. From last weak one registration input on one axis works extremely slow. It takes 2 s to react and in the mean time axis moves to far and registration position is out of the limits. In trend I can see that input is armed and I also se that.Reg1InputStatus is "1". Status .RegEvent2Status needs approximately 2 s. Sequence is: MAS axis MAS.pc starts MRP MRP.dn starts MAR MAR.ip starts JOG .RegEvent2Status calculates end position JOG is merged in to MAM absolute position Thank you ### Assistant: How do you determine the 2-second delay? Are you trapping the time using code, or simply watching the bit change state from your computer? Doing the second is not a good way to determine true latency of the system - communications with your computer are the lowest priority of the PLC. You said the firmware was changed last year. Did the MAR work correctly after the firmware update, and the anomalous behavior started very recently? If that is the case, what else changed in the system? Are you running a new product on the machine, one with different parameters than previous ones? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: replace pf 753 Hi can i replace power flex 753 frame 1 by power flex 753 frame 2 and power flex 753 frame 2 by power flex 753 frame 1 if yes, i must change program, parameter or not. thank you ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to open the saved configure file .dcf in the Motion Viewer format for Kinetix 300 (Cat. 2097) Dear all,As we all know, We can save the Kinetix 300 configure file in the local disk in .dcf.xml format.My question is" How to open the saved configure file .dcf in the Motion Viewer format for Kinetix 300 (Cat. 2097) ?"when we offline to the Kinetix 300.Do we need any software just like as the Ultraware for Ultra controller? ### Assistant: We can not open the xxx.dcf.xml Kinetix 300 configure file with offline. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 Positionloop Bandwidth Summary: Changing Positionloop bandwidth on the fly.I would like to be able to set the Position bandwidth before the motion on this axis is started. I am not having any luck calculating and setting the system band width in the code. The seems only way to set it is with the "knob" setting under the axis properties window. Is this possible or do I need to look for another solution. ### Assistant: Check under the Drive Parameters tab on the axis properties. You can include PositionLoopBandwidth (from the axis tag) as a parameter to be written to the drive every cycle. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Braking Summary: Trying to stop a conveyor without any drift.I have set the Accel and Decel to “0”, the stop command to DC Braking and the conveyor will not stop without drifting. How can I stop the belt without drifting? ### Assistant: Are you removing the run command, or simply dropping the speed reference to 0? Look at parameter A573, digit 2 (zero speed slip). In the User's manual, chapter 4, troubleshooting, there is an entry "motor is rotating at zero hz or slip frequency is not correct." You could try the remedies shown there. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 6000 drive no display on front just a "period" Summary: Kinetix 6000 E37 & blank displayThe drive ran fine for a while today. Then the main axis faulted E37 and the drive next to it shows no digits just blank on display other than a "period" in bottom right corner of display. ### Assistant: E37 is power phase loss. It sounds like you blew at least one if not all of the line-in fuses for your K6000 drive rack. Also check the connector for line-in power in case it wasn't seated properly, terminals are screwed down to proper torque. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Vector Control for Powerflex 70EC Summary: What is FVC Vector mode?Can I run a powerflex 70 EC in FVC vector mode without an encoder? ### Assistant: No you can not. The Flux Vector Control algorithm uses the encoder speed feedback and compares it to the speed reference. Visit http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm001_-en-e.pdf Pg. 2-208 for a detailed explanation of FVC Motor Control mode. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 lower voltage question Summary: Will my VFD run on 220V single phase?Hello All, I have a unique short term situation. I have a Powerflex 753 drive Cat ### Assistant: Sorry, that you cannot do. The 750 series is 400V and above. Single phase will work, but the voltage has to be there, and you can't change that. Single phasing means you will have to derate the drive as well. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP axis disabling hard overtravel, anybody got it? Summary: Unable to disable hard overtravel cheking in a CIP axis.I have one machine with 2 CIP axis Kinetix 6500 fw3.001. All are linear axis and they have overtravel limit switch. I follow this article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/575281 I can't use action "Stop planner" for hard overtravel limits, i need use "Stop drive" To recover from a hard overtravel fault i must disable hard overtravel checking as you can see in the last part of the article. Send a message to the axis module. When i try to sent this message i always get error 16 ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! First of all I've to say I'm not a motion expert... other guys in the Forum will be able to help you more. The only difference I can see from your screenshot and the technote you mentioned, is the Fault Action you are using. "Stop Drive" will disable the axis. I guess this will result in the message fault. Probably you've to issue a MASR first, but here is a field where I can't be sure to give correct indications... hope others will come and help. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70/700 System Error - No device Application Code Summary: Technote 52027On a barnd new drive installed this month we are getting the application code error. In response to a ticked ticket submission about this, I was sent the contents of the technote. The technote says "The PowerFlex 70 main control pcb's aren't standard spare part items or field replaceable items. Prior to installation the board require several flash files that allow the PCB to work. The files are boot code files, application files plus the firmware files which need to flashed by the factory to the boards. All of these files are flashed at the factory during drive assembly.... If this is the case for a brand new drive Then, Why oh WHY, send out a drive that has to be sent back to the factory to work?!?!? Can anybody explain why this condition exists? Since 2008? ### Assistant: This sounds like you got a remanufactured drive which didn't go through all QC procedures. That sucks, to be sure, and there is simply no excuse for it. What has your distributor and your local Rockwell Representative said about this? They SHOULD be falling over themselves apologizing for the mistake. To be fair to Rockwell, this is not the normal experience; Rockwell does generally do a good job shipping functional new products. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700 F5 Fault - Summary: Is this a bad cap problem or do I replace the drive2009 PF700 throwing an F5 Fault the instant the motor is called to run. Troubleshooting guide says that if this happens when the drive is accelerating its most likely incoming voltage. . . Incoming voltage is fine, Input Waveform gets distorted when drive attempts to start the motor (as the pic below shows). Motor tests fine. Buss voltage is around 750VDC when not being called to run Is there a capacitor issue at play here or does the drive just need to be replaced ### Assistant: Sounds like your AC line is high. The DC bus on a 480V drive should be around 680V when stopped (480 * sqrt(2) = 678.8). From the screen shot of your power quality meter the AB voltage is almost 500V. Verify the taps on the incoming transformer are set correctly. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Module DEVICENET - SOFTLOGIX 5860 Summary: i don't have module devicenet in chassis Softlogix 5860 21.0 Anyone could tell me how to get the module DEVICENET oR CONTROLNET in the chassis of Softlogix, I can't simulate my network devicenet...please if you give me a solution i can give you a pressent of licence from rockwell ### Assistant: I'm pretty sure Softlogix only uses Ethernet for communications to the real world. I think you'd need a ControlLogix rack with a 1756-ENxT module and an 1756-DNB to act as the bridge between the two networks. Is there any chance of simply eliminating the Devicenet and going with Ethernet/IP? You will be much, much, much happier if you go that route. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Encoder module Positioning of the Encoder Summary: Encoder location PowerFlex 525 PostioningI have been testing the 25-ENC-1 Encoder module with the PowerFlex 525 Drives on the test bench. Setting up the Drive as an indexing drive to binary select the setpoint when Position Mode (P558) is set to Preset Input. The trouble I'm having is placement of the encoder. When I couple the Encoder to the Motor Fan shaft I get desirable speed and positioning of the Output shaft on a 60:1 gear box. But if I couple the encoder to the output of the gear box and change the Counts Per Unit (P559) my motor speed is extremely slow but positioning is correct. The system eventually get to the preset position only it takes a few minutes to get there. I have tried to adjust the gains as the user manual suggested even as far as to the extremes. Lowered the Pos Reg Filter (P565) to 1 and raised the Pos Reg Gain (P566) to Max 200 but still no response to very little. I understand that this is not to replace a high end servo system but there are a few places on our plant floor that the cost of Servo system outweighs the benefit. I would like to find a solution to mounting the encoder to the tool vs the motor. In many application this is more practical and easily done. ### Assistant: You should set the parameter A536=Encoder PPR/60 when you couple the encoder to output shaft of the reduction gear box . \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ETHERNET COMMUNICATION Summary: ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONHOW TO STOP POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. I HAVE A CONVEYOR AND I NEED TO STOP THE POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. HAVE A NICE DAY! THANK YOU.. ### Assistant: Check parameter 125, Comm Loss Action: Options 0 - Fault (Default) 1 - Coast Stop: Stops drive using “Coast to stop”. 2 - Stop: Stops drive using P045 [Stop Mode] setting. 3 - Continu Last: Drive continues operating at communication commanded speed saved in RAM. If you're using a 25-COMM-E2P, you could implement a DLR ethernet architecture. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ethernet communication Summary: ethernet communicationHOW TO STOP POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. I HAVE A CONVEYOR AND I NEED TO STOP THE POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. HAVE A NICE DAY! THANK YOU.. ### Assistant: Duplicated post. Already answered here: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/08bfd9c450?commentId=33720#33720 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 252 Drive Summary: Drive Trips just powered upI have a PowerFlex 525 VFD that is tripping just setting in the enclosure powered up waiting to run with no other conditions, we have n inline reactor and the phase voltage is 585 phase to phase, anyone have a suggestion ? ### Assistant: What is the fault? If it is a 480V drive then 585V phase to phase is REALLY high. That would mean your DC bus is 827V and the drive will fault at 800V. Check the taps on the incoming transformer. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 VC Ground Fault Issue Summary: VFD goes to ground fault and issue is only resolved by replacing the driveWe have an application where a 132 kW motor is installed and PowerFlex 700 VC 400V 260A Series B is being used to control it. We are facing a recurring issue on this application where the drive goes to Ground Fault and after going through the troubleshooting steps we have found nothing so far. We have used the troubleshooting steps described in the following link https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/60178 We eventually replace the drives and after the drive is replaced there is such no fault on the drive. This makes us believe that the issue is somehow at the drive end. Could you guys provide us with help regarding some of the extra troubleshooting steps we might look for? I can provide other details as well if you require it. Thanking you all in anticipation. ### Assistant: Are you saying that after replacing the drive, the problem goes away for some time, but the new drive eventually reports the same fault? You have meggered the motor and the motor leads at 1000V? What was the resistance reading from this test? You have run the drive with the motor leads disconnected from the drive? The drive runs without reporting the fault? What is the motor lead length from drive to motor? Is there any sort of drive output conditioning (load reactor, active filter, etc.)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 PositionCommand Problems Summary: Kinetix 300 PositionCommand Shows non commanded valueAt irregular intervals when I command the drive back to "0" (Using K300_EIPMove_AOI) it does not go all the way to 0. It just sits at an actual position of ~2.5 . When i check the I.CommandPosition tag in logix the value there is the same as the I.ActualPosition tag. I have no move instructions telling it to go to the 2.5 position so how would the command position tag say it is being commanded to that position? To correct this error i simply give it the "move to 0 command" again and all is good. Just wondering why sometimes it is stopping at 2.5 when there is no logic anywhere that even has a value close to 2.5 being moved to the commandposition tag. If you have any questions that will help answer let me know. This is my first servo/motion application so there may be a pretty simple thing i am over looking. ### Assistant: What is the position error tolerance set to? Is there a chance that something else in your system is disabling the drive as it gets to the 2.5 position, so it doesn't have a chance to finish the move? Something like a door guard being opened, or something dropping out power to the drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 base 3 Stay In precharge Summary: what it is hardware damage or softwareDrive PowerFlex 700 - 20BD065a Show "0" volts in monitoring DC Bus Voltage Parameter 12, but 649V is present on DC bus, please help figure out where from parameter 12 comes and if any fix for this problem? ### Assistant: I believe the voltage feedback board is faulty, once it is replaced the drive will function normally in this regard. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 E36 and E72 Faults Summary: What temperatures do you see these faults?Approximately what internal temperature in a Kinetix 6000 would indicate an E36, drive converter overtemperature or an E72, drive inverter overtemperature? ### Assistant: Per the manual, the environmental operating range is 0-50C. If you're experiencing these faults at an ambient much less than 50C, check the fan & airflow through the drive. If you're close to the upper limit of ambient temperature, you may be exceeding the continuous current rating of the drive. The E36 is specifically for the converter, which may indicate that it is undersized for the inverters in the system. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Migrating from PFLEX 700 to 753 on PLC 5 Summary: Wanting to change from Powerflex 700 to Powerflex 753 using Remote I/OWhat would be the steps needed to take to control a Powerflex 753 on Remote IO on a a PLC 5/60? ### Assistant: Double check the logic command word that is defined for the PF700 and make sure it matches the logic command for the PF753. Technote 576280 and 65712 shows examples. Last time I did this I didn't have to make any changes in the PLC5, but I wasn't using any of the dataliniks, only stop/start/jog. Install the 20-comm-R in the 753 using a 20-comm carrier card. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 fault Summary: PF753 shows comm. errors, ethernet network instabilityThe following details of drive given below: DEVICE NAME :POWERFLEX 753 CAT NO. 20F11NC030AA0NNNNN REVISION 11.002 SERIAL NO 804A0450 SERIES A RATED VOLT 400VAC RATED AMPS 30 RATED KW 15 APPLICATION: ROLLER TABLE MOTORS MOTOR NP VOLT 380 VAC MOTOR NP AMPS 20.7(3.45A*6 MOTOR) MOTOR NP FREQ 60HZ MOTOR NP RPM 1775 MOTOR NP POWER 9 KW Suddenly "NET IO TIMEOUT" fault("CODE : 5037")Come in this particular drive. in a day it comes several times. only 2 times when motor is in running condition drive stopped(not tripped) due to communication loss and shows in HIM "Decelerating" Only 1 time "Port 4 Comm Loss" fault (Code: 224)Occur. HIM Screenshots attached. Network Architechture for VFDs (node6,7,8 & 9)attached. ### Assistant: What version of Logix controls this system? What percentage of the processor is dedicated to communications tasks? In what slot of the drive is the 20-750-ENETR card? In one image, you show the port 4 error, and another, the 5037 error. The 5 in 5037 represents port number - what is installed in port 4 and what is installed in port 5? Is the DLR configured properly? (have use used the DLR tool which comes with more modern versions of Studio Logix Designer to look at the DLR?) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rockwell Drives Firmware now "secure" Summary: Rockwell now uses SecureFlash for drive firmwareIf you purchase a drive new now, it will come with firmware that is digitally signed and thus "secure". If you wish to replace an existing drive with a new one, you cannot simply downgrade the firmware by flashing with the appropriate firmware for your application. You need digitally signed firmware. In fact, you may have to upgrade before downgrading, according to the release notes of Firmware 10 and 11 for PF755s. I feel very strongly that Rockwell should have announced this to their drives customers several months before rolling out this new feature or behavior. Rockwell has their reasons (according to tech support, it is because of new federal export laws prohibiting drives from having output frequencies above 600 hz). Fine - there's a reason and a need to do this. Don't you agree Rockwell still needs to tell us in advance? ### Assistant: Hi TJ, I'm a drives distributor specialist selling Rockwell VFDs and this is the first I'm hearing of this. Thank you for posting. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communication between a Siemens ET200SP and a Powerflex 525 I need to let these two component communicate. I was sure there was available a PROFINET module for the powerflex but it seems that exist only for the bigger 7xx series... am I correct? So I see that there is the Profibus module, but from PLC side the profibus add-on it's too big for the current machine. The last solution I think is the Modbus RTU communication but I can't find any real information about that and how to manage it, can you help me? Thank You ### Assistant: Modbus RTU communication can be accomplished through the embedded DSI port. See App. C inside the User Manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 755 Fault Codes 16 #204 , #926 Summary: Recommend to upgrade 755 firmware from 9.001 to 11.001. For a Network issue????Fault ### Assistant: Haven't a clue what the difference is; you could look at the firmware release notes: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/750-rn037_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/750-rn033_-en-p.pdf It very well could be they discovered a problem in 9 with memory management and fixed it in 11. I have personal experience with the early firmware releases for 755 drives running CIP motion. In version 1, the Ethernet port could only handle about 10,000 packets per second, while a simple discover query using RS-Linx could send over 30,000 packets per second. There were about 4 firmware releases in 2011 as Rockwell frantically patched serious flaws in the 755 product line. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 Startup Issue Summary: Drive will not reach setpoint and appears to over-ampI'm having an issue with a Powerflex 753 drive that we recently installed which replaced a starter motor. The drive is 480V and 40A while the motor is 35.5A and 22kW. The motor is having problems starting when it is under a heavy load. When we try to start the motor while under load, the speed will only reach about 5 hz, the amp output is 40A, and the motor will not turn. If you decrease the load on the motor, it will run fine. The motor was able to handle the same heavy loads before we installed the VFD. Are there any parameters I can adjust to fix this? Also, the VFD never generated a fault when it was running at 5 hz even though it was commanded to 30 hz. Shouldn't I have seen an overload fault or something? ### Assistant: Was the motor nameplate data put into the proper parameters of the drive? Did you run a start-up wizard either on the drive HIM or using DriveExecutive or Connected Components Workbench software? Do you have the proper motor pole count set? Is the drive configured to be V/Hz, Sensorless vector, or Vector / open feedback? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Looking for a good example of speed/position stand alone master/slave for PF755 Hello, I have a customer that has an application with a dual shaft mixer where he is looking to keep the two shafts 180 degrees out of sync with one another using PF755 and absolute encoders as a stand alone application. Is there any supporting documentation for this or do you have any ideas on what would be the recommended way of approaching this. ### Assistant: The PF755 drives can do this - and technically you only need one PF755 - the other drive could be dumb as long as the master motor has encoder feedback. The slave drive would receive both the master feedback and slave feedback and do electronic gearing. However, it sounds like the 180-deg out of sync is required because the two shafts have the potential for physically interfering with each other? If this is true, you're getting into dangerous territory where it would be better to have a PLC and do CIP motion with both PF755 axes. While it's technically possible to do everything you need using devicelogix within the drive, doing all of the logic in a 1769-L18ERM CompactLogix processor is much, much, MUCH easier. So much so that the time you save easily pays for the cost of the L18ERM processor. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Axis Event Logging Summary: Capturing events on K6500 amplifiersA while back, I was able to download some sample code from Rockwell that captured events on K6000 (SERCOS) amplifiers. This was handy when debugging events or faults that occurred on back shifts or weekend events. Does anybody know if there is sample code like this for K6500 amplifiers? ### Assistant: I haven't seen an error logging AOI for the K6500 like the one for the K6000. The built in fault log in the axis properties should provide similar functionality though, just make sure you only execute an MAFR or MASR when a fault or shutdown condition exist. Otherwise your log will get filled up with every time you executed one of those instructions. You can also see all the faults that have occurred on a particular drive through the drive webpage. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 In Precharge Summary: PF 700 staying in Precharge under certain conditions.Hi all, I have a PF700 (20BD156FDAYNANCO) Frame 6 Series B that works fine most of the time. When the power gets cycled to it, it will stay in pre-charge and any residual DC bus voltage will eventually bleed off. I can't find much on the actually power structure of the drive, but from the documents I have gathered in the knowledge base it would seem that the pre-charge board needs replacing. Whenever the pre-charge board is not working, all of the LEDs are off on the board, but when the drive is functioning normally the green LED stays steady like it should. If we let the drive sit for a period of time (varys, but usually 10+ minutes), it will power up like normal. It is going to take a little time to get a board here. So in the mean time, is there anything else I can check? Thanks, DLR. ### Assistant: Just for clarification, there is an external power supply for the control voltage so the HIM is displaying the In Precharge. Someone here (the plant) thought it was a good idea for the external power supply so we would know what the drive was doing during the times it would not precharge (although, I have repeatedly asked for a precharge board to at least eliminate that component, even if it did not fix the problem). So, it has had this problem for a while now, but just hasn't received the attention it has needed due to the drive eventually working. Also, whenever I said let it sit, I mean with the power off, then turning the power on to it after a certain amount of time (doesn't matter if the external power supply is on or off during this period). Thanks, DLR \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Help needed to set up Powerflex70 Summary: Motor not starting, no faults, need advice.Hi there Is my first time in this forum, I'm not a control guy, mostly a pure "mechanic" but working as a Food and Beverage Mechanic sometimes I need to fix wires related problems, this time I have been mounting an old can filler( like new after rebuilt) with the 1973 original electrical panel, first step.......easy.... new wiring including a new old stock SLC 5-04 and Powerflex70, everything is working fine, but we need the motor working in three speeds, at this point I need a control guru advice....... We need to run the VFD in three different speeds: jog, low and high. We use a drawing from RA "Drives Services and Support "(Wiring Diagrams), the one named "Selecting Multiple Speed Command Sources" (Attached) without success. We have three relays wired to I/O s ### Assistant: Let's start with the easy stuff. Make sure you've got a good copy of the PF 70 user's manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20a-um001_-en-p.pdf Go to page 68, where it defines how the digital inputs will be used. You are using them correctly (364-366 set to 15, 16, 17). However, note that turning on only input 4 will give preset speed 1, turning on only input 2 will give preset speed 2, but turning on only input 3 will give preset speed 4. Rockwell uses the inputs in binary code to get up to eight (8) preset speeds. You may already know this information, but I want to be sure you understood. Go to page 33, where parameter 90 is defined. You say you've set parameter 90 to value 15, and 93 to value 16. Value 15 means preset speed 5, and value 16 means preset speed 6. Because you want to use the digital inputs and have already defined them properly, you shouldn't have to define parameter 90 at all. However, to get preset speed 1, you will need to set parameter 93 to value 11 (preset speed 1). Go to page 110. There, it says that the default source for speed reference is parameter 90, unless those speed select inputs are closed. To summarize, Parameter 90 doesn't matter. Parmeter 93 should be value 11 (for preset speed 1 when input 4 is closed) You have parameters 364-366 correct Remember that you have to set parameters 101, 102, 103 (the three preset speeds you've decided to use. Page 35 shows the defaults for those three speeds are 5, 10, and 20 hz respectively. Your problem, I believe, is because you've provided no means for starting and stopping the drive. You stated parameters 361, 362, and 363 are set to 0. This is "not used" according to page 68. Digital input 1 is set by default as a stop input, and digital input 2 is set to start by default (see page 68). Please refer to the installation manual for wiring choices for these two inputs: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/20a-in009_-en-p.pdf Page 37 gives examples. You'd stated you were using old fashioned way to control the drive, so your PLC must provide signals to the drive via input 1 and input 2. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 auto tune failure Summary: Fail to auto tune Powerflex 525Twice in the last year I have been unable to auto tune a power flex 525 in fvc mode. Encoder is A quad B differential 12vdc. Motors have been SEW and Nord inverter duty . Encoder coupled to back of motor. Oscilloscope shows good amplitude, 90 degree phase shift, and minimal ringing. Changed A and A not signals to eliminate quad check error. Even went as far as swapping A and B channels. Auto tune feature always runs motor to 44.999 hz. and will never finish. When aborting auto tune, you get the abort error. Clear it and try to run. Error codes F13 ground fault or F7 motor overload occurs. Removed motor leads from drive, metered motor with no shorts or breakdowns. Using ACVF Lapp shielded cable for motor. Shield connected at both ends. Lowered F1 kp to F3 kp from 100% to 20%. No change in outcome. Tried static tune and motor runs at high speed. After aborting static tune, and place motor in run mode, motor accelerates to extremely high speed ( much higher than 60hz). Motor nameplate data matches P31 through P37. Replaced encoder card and also replaced drive. Eventually updated the drive firmware from 4.001 to 5.001. No change in results. I have never had this problem on any other power flex drives. Spent many days trying to resolve this issue and have given up. Any thoughts would be appreciated. ### Assistant: I've had similar issues with the 525. Im guessing that the motor will run fine in SVC mode, but as soon as you put it in FVC it either faults or fails to control speed. For FVC with an encoder to work correctly a successful rotate tune must be completed. Make sure your feedback type is set to Quad Check. Also, the forward direction of the motor must match the forward direction of the encoder. Double check the directions are the same and switch A and A- if they don't match. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 How to proof test shear pin current limit Summary: Assuming shear pin been underpinned by Rockwell (TUV), should shear pin limit be physically tested?The PF753/755 offers shear pin current limit, but has this been underpinned by Rockwell (TUV) to work? Or should the shear pin limit be physically test? If shear pin is setup, can the parameters (Case ID ### Assistant: I'm not sure why you would assume that shear pin has been "underpinned". Please refer to the programming manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf and to the reference manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf Page 188 of the reference manual defines the shear pin function as "instantly faulting" the drive if it reaches the user-specified current. The fault current can be set from 0 to 1.5 times the rated amps in Parameter P21, with default being the rated amps. You can program the drive to delay the fault for a user-specified amount of time. Refer to page 98 of the programming manual for shear pin parameters. In order to test, you would do as you describe and set the trip level to a low safe value, but you'd need to have a way of independently measuring drive current. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: example drawing need for PF753 to meet Cat 3 requirement Summary: example drawing need for PF753 to meet Cat 3 requirementone project need PF753 with Safety Tourque off to meet Safety Cat 3 requirement, It is difficult to find sample drawing from the user manual. is any machine safety guru here to give a hand? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF753 drive with safe stop hi I am using a PF753 drive for on of my projects.(20F11GD034AA0NNNNN).The control panel has a E-stop circuit present with a potential free contact. Can i program the TB1-Di2 pin as a Safe stop.Is the safe stop option module 20-750-S1 is necessary for the safe stop to work? ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm001_-en-p.pdf You should read this manual carefully. The short answer is yes, you do need the card if you want a safety function. The digital input you reference can be used as a STOP, but it is not a safety stop. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AB 1305 VFD Upgrade Recommendations Summary: AB 1305 VFD Upgrade RecommendationsI have five AB 1305 VFDs controlling 1hp to 1.5hp motors. They still work, but the housing is falling apart and it could be a risk of shock. Does anyone have recommendations on a PowerFlex upgrade? PF4, PF40, PF523... Thank you. ### Assistant: While there is a conversion document to go from 1305 to PF40, I wouldn't recommend it. If you still have 1305s running, I'd grab the newer drives so that you don't have to go through the conversion process AGAIN when a more "mature" drive family like the PF4 or PF40 also becomes discontinued. I would recommend using the PF523. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 755 cip motion drive Summary: absolute encoderUsing Studio 5000 rev 28, Powerflex755 Cip motion drive rev.12.002 with a 20-750-UFB-1 card . I'm working on an application that uses a screw jack to raise a roller in position for a lathe. I need a recommendation for an absolute encoder to use for this application. The roll will only have to go to 2 positions. Not much resolution is needed. I have tried a fully digital SSI output encoder but Studio 5000 does not support this encoder. I would appreciate any recommendation you may have ### Assistant: The UFB module should support SSI feedback, see page 281 in Rockwell publication 750-IN001O-EN-P - October 2014. Studio shouldn't care what kind of feedback the drive uses as long at the drive supports it. You will probably need to confirm the SSI device you have is supported by the UFB. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1305 replaced by Powerflex 525 Summary: Main RCD Tripping after drive replaced.Hi We have recently replaced a 1305-BA09 with a Powerflex 25B-D010N114 in an 18 year old panel, since doing this we have started to get random tripping of the main RCD in the panel. Has anyone any experience of this happening and reasons for it. Thanks Graham ### Assistant: Tell us about the motor leads. Are you using VFD cable? Is the shield landed directly on the VFD (as it should be)? Is the motor end of the shield also landed on the motor (as it should be)? Is the ground wire running back from the motor landed directly on the VFD (as it should be)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Solar Water Pump Drive Summary: Solar Water Pump DriveCan I use PowerFlex drive to work as MPPT drive for solar water pumps? ### Assistant: What voltage are you planning to supply the Powerflex, and what is the voltage of your motor? Some powerflex drives will take 120V 1-phase input to run a 208V 3-phase motor. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Axis Status bit or data tag Summary: Motion group axis status informationHi everyone, I have configured some powerflex 755 drives in the ControlLogix program motion group. I can see that there is Status category under the Axis properties. Double click the status category and in the open window, it shows Motion status, Axis status, and Digital I/O. There are some items under Axis status, such as DC Bus up, Position Lock, standstill, etc. I try to bring the Axis Status to the HMI display. Where can I find the bit or data tag related to these status in the PLC program or manual? ### Assistant: It is <NAME OF AXIS>.DCBusUpStatus, .PositionLockStatus, .VelocityLockStatus, etc. In your case the name of the axis would be MA_TFR01. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex40P 22-COMM-E Summary: Powerflex 40P unable connect via EthernetI can not connect via Ethernet with Powerflex 40P. I use Drive Explorer 6.04.99-Full, 22-COMM-E. I try to connect and get the message: "This is not a supported device". ### Assistant: Is your Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port on the 22-COMM-E or is it plugged into the DSI port on the drive itself? The DSI port LOOKS like an RJ45 port, but is NOT Ethernet. You must be certain you're plugged into the 22-COMM-E port. If you're certain you're correctly connected, have you tried using CCW? It's a free download and provides nearly the same functionality as Drive Explorer. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra5000 firmware update I have just installed ultraware version 1.82 on my laptop and when I connect to a ultra5000 controller I recieve a message stating that the firmware in the controller is older than the version of ultraware. Can anyone please inform me how to install and where to find the necessary updated firmware. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I'm only aware of the following technote with firmware for U5k: 70783 - Ultra 5000 firmware Latest version is 1.8.1, I don't know if it is "enough" for your Ultraware version to work... otherwise, I suggest to call Technical Support to get more infos. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400P Pressure application Summary: run drive at pressure setpointHello, I have been searching for some time but not finding exactly what I am looking for. I have a Power flex 400P drive Cat ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-p.pdf Take a look at appendix D of the PDF link above (starts at page 177 of the PDF document). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX 755 HIP - CAT NO 20G1AJD545AN0NNNNN Summary: Please can you assist us with a detail manual for the above subject and how to configure it in RSLOGIX 5000.Hello All, Please can someone assist me with how to setup POWERFLEX 755 HIP-CAT NO. 20G1AJD545AN0NNNNN, in Please can you assist us with a detail manual for the Drive and how to configure it in RSLOGIX 5000 as MASTER ans SLAVE follower using ethernet TCP/IP communication. ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/750com-um001_-en-p.pdf These are the places to start. That said, a 545-amp, 450-HP drive is not the place to begin learning. I strongly suggest you acquire the services of a competent integrator or specialist. Such an integrator can help you and provide training while maintaining safety and avoiding risk of damage to your drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 Is there a way to reset the drive to factory defaults? ### Assistant: Hello, Kindly find the attached file. Best regards...... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: The difference between SK-R1-EMCFLT1-F8 and SK-R1-EMCFLT2-F8 The convert EMC filter board spare part in PF755 drive is SK-R1-EMCFLT2-F8. The old spare part Cat. string is SK-R1-EMCFLT1-F8. I want to know what the difference between two EMC filter board? ### Assistant: Please read the following Service Manual, starting page 28. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/tg/750-tg001_-en-p.pdf - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700H F12 while idle Summary: PowerFlex 700H F12 while idleWe have a PowerFlex 700H that faults "F12 Overcurrent" when it is not being called to run. It happens randomly. When it is reset the drive is enabled and will run flawlessly. Drive info - PowerFlex700H, Series A, Rev. 6.001 it operates a 480v 250hp 720rpm vfd rated motor. Any suggestions how to correct this? Jason Wirtz ### Assistant: I forgot to mention that the excel file under the picture is the drive parameters. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 drive fault Summary: Drive faulted not sure on what the bits mean in PLCWe had an MDF-SB1304F-QK82B-S motor fail on us. We replaced it and all is good. What I was wondering is that we had a drive fault and in the PLC software (RSLogix 5000 V.20) it showed a Physical Axis Fault. We found but 14 and 31 on in the AxisServo.DriveFault. Is there a table that shows what all these bits mean. I believe I found one in the help file but it shows 28-31 as reserved. Is there a table which shows which each bit means Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Rockwell publication MOTION-UM001F-EN-P, pg 212 http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/motion-um001_-en-p.pdf Its easier to troubleshoot the K6000 using the 7 segment display on the front of the drive, what was the error code that showed there? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700H will not acclerate Summary: This drive will not increase the output frequency with a load attachedHere I am with yet another 700H question. We have a PowerFlex 700H, frame size 10, driving a 250hp centrifugal horizontal pump in a Waste Water facility. After the last power up, when called for, the drive will not increase the frequency output with the load attached. If we attempt to run the pump, the display on the HIM indicates "accelerating" but no increase in the output frequency and no output current. Occasionally you see a flicker of each but not long enough to register much of a value. But, if we disconnect the motor, send a start, the drive will ramp up the correct output frequency with no output current (because there is no load attached). 1)The motor turns freely, 2)The motor is not shorted to ground, 3)The motor does not have an open winding, 4)This happens with control over Ethernet/IP or control locally at the HIM. We have triple checked the drive parameters with an identical drive running next to this one. None have changed. We do NOT get any faults or alarms. I am looking for any input as to what to try or check next. Jason Wirtz Controls Technician Sioux Falls Water Reclamation 4500 N Sycamore Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-906-1324 jwirtz@siouxfalls.org ### Assistant: It sounds like your current limit is set to around zero. Please verify parameters 147, 148, and 149. If you can upload a DNO file, we can give you a separate set of eyes on the problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Flash the PF400 to latest firmware Customer requested to flash PF400 to latest firmware and we do not have AK-U9-FSLH1 Serial Flash Module. As know that AK-U9-FSLH1 kit no longer sales. Any other alternative method to perform PF400 Flash?? Can we use 1203-USB to perform PF400 Flash?? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Please contact local Rockwell Automation office to get a field service engineer to perform the firmware upgrade on site, or send the drive back to Rockwell Automation for firmware upgrading. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 842E Encoder Summary: Problem to cut a foam boardI have an application using a Kinetix 5500, a motor VPL-B1654B-C, and an encoder 842E-CM-S, We are usign the encoder like a master and Kinetix like slave to cut a foam board, the distance to cut is set on the panel view. The encoder is measuring the distance when it is done, we are using a MAG to move the motor (table) to follow the board, down two pneumatic clamps, after that start a motor to cut, when the cut is complete, up the clamps, and the motor returns whit a MAM instruction, I am making test with out load to high velocity and the machine works good, but when it works with foam board the encoder move looks good, but the motor (table) vibrates too much, can someone help me why it happens? The encoder has the higher resolution. ### Assistant: Have you performed an autotune for the K5500 axis? Or are you using default tuning parameters? If you've done an autotune, can you tell us which choices you made to perform the autotune? Did you set it up as rigid or compliant? Hard, medium or soft response? If you've done an autotune and think that you have a good setup, note that I've found Rockwell's autotune feature tends to tune the axis too "hot" which might explain the chatter your describe. You may have to manually decrease the tuning parameters to ease the chatter. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ULTRA MASTER SOFTWARE I have ultra master software and need a it to allow me to create a custom motor file. Currently, the fields are grayed out. I have ver 1.6Todd ### Assistant: Here the solution for you... :smileytongue: Take a look to the following screenshot.... I have test it using version 1.62 available to download from Aid 35047... I think anyway this works also with previous versions. Let me know... - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SEW AS7W with PF755 and CIP Motion Summary: Is the AS7W compatible with PF755 and CIP Motion?I have been supplied several SEW motor gearboxes fitted with AS7W encoders instead of the expected AS7Y, they are to be used with PF755 / UFB-1 and CIP Motion. SEW has told me that the AS7W is a Hyperface encoder. I have had no luck getting it to work when Hyperface-SC is selected. Has anyone got any suggestions? I note KB 106072 is not encouraging. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 bus sharing Summary: Errors Bus sharing groupHere is my configuration: L72, 1x DC Bus Power Supply P070, 3x Dual Axis Inverters 2198-D020, 6x motors VPL-B1152T-PJ12AA As all motors are connected to the drives, I associate all motors to the inverters. No axes assoiciated to the power module. When I compile the project, errors appear (see capture.jpg). The errors disappear when I associate an axe in the power module. Why ? How manage the motor with the inverter if it's associated with the power module ? ### Assistant: The P070 converter should be in your I/O configuration and the inverters all set to regular "Shared DC" and all on the same bus number as the converter. You'll also need an axis associated with the converter. If you create it from the converter properties, it will automatically be set to "Converter Only". \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 with HTL encoder Hi everbody, I want to share my story about this:PF525 with HTL encoder.We created an easy position control application with gearbox,chain and asynchronous motor with HTL type of encoder. The encoder power supply was 24VDC and the output of the A and B channel also.We wired the encoder output channel to the PF525 encoder card.The power supply comes from the cabinet control power supply.The connection of the encoder is single ended because the type of the encoder is HTL. After we wired the all components in the application,we want to test the equipment.Didnt work properly,after every move we were in bad position,compared to where it should be.We checked everything,mechanical and electrical things.We cretaed trend about Encoder speed(378) and Units Traveled H(388).We checked what happen,why were we in bad position.We have seen on the trend,we dont go with same speed and traveled units with forward and backward,even if we dont set position control,speed feedback,(simple settings)only check what happen.First of all we checked the power supply,that the supply has correctly (24VDC and common also), but it was perfect.After we checked channel A and B with oscilloscope.The signs of the encoder were perfect,without level problem.It wasnt missing signal. Fortunately the encoder can work with 9-30VDC,therefore we wired the encoder power supply to the encoder card power supply and we had set 12VDC.Because of this level also changed to 12VDC.And what a surprise the system works fine. In summary the encoder card count badly the encoder signal with 24VDC encoder power supply.This problem exists only when the drive has controlled.If we didnt control the drive the count was good.But unfortunately is not realizable:) I think the card is very sensitive of the DC level,therefore the card dropped the signal if the level is higher than maybe 26VDC.(The RA wrote this value to the card,and also wrote down,the card can handle HTL encoder) Please check your product limit before sell it!!! Regards and sorry my english knowledge ### Assistant: Hi Tom, I try to use the position control mode with Pf525 and TTL encoder connected to enocoder card. But the problem is that my drive wouldn't start. The drive has been set for position mode with step logic. I want to move the converyor belt to defined position but nothing is happening after start. The drive is in the run with 0Hz. When I run the drive with velocity mode, I can read the Encoder Speed but the Units Traveled is always very high and doesn't change while drive is running. Do you have any manual or sample code, which halps me discove how to use the position mode with pf525 with CompactLogix? I will be grateful for any advice. Cheers, Przemek \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Multi Turn High Resolution Encoder Power Supply Summary: Not sure how to determine the supply voltage for my motor encoderHi There, I am dealing with a Kinetix 300 drive connected to an MPL-B430P-MJ72AA motor, looking at the encoder connector setup, on publication 2097-IN001K-EN-P, page 11, at the bottom is a preventive notice to determine correctly the power supply for the encoder, either 5V or 9V, last part says: connect encoder power supply to either 5V or 9V supply, but not both. I have been looking at both, the kinetix and motor manuals, cable data sheets, motor specs, drive specs, hiperface specs on the web, but have not figured out yet, which power supply whould I use for my encoder, motor specs manual says it is a 1024 sin/cos absolute multi-turn encoder. Any help will be appreciated. Hugo Gonzalez. ### Assistant: Hugo Refer to the "Interconnect Diagrams" appendix in 2097-um001 for the wiring example of a high-resolution encoder. It appears to use both the 9v and 5v supplies. Jeremy \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: When drive is told to decel it stops Summary: when we tell the drive to decel it coast to a stop.I have a power flex 753 drive on a 250hp motor. The machine has been in service for 10 years, but we had a drive go bad a few weeks ago. We installed the new drive loaded the original parameter's back in, and it went back into production. We have a problem now that when you tell the drive to decel it goes to stopped. This started yesterday in the middle of production. The drive has a 110v adapter card that we send an analog input to for a speed reference. The drive shows that it is still enabled, and it is still being told to run. I am also trending the command speed with drive observer, and it is not dropping out either. I even put latch bits in the PLC to make sure that the drive commands are not blinking. The other thing I noticed is that the last stop source, and the last start source bot say pwr removed. I have looked all over for more clarification on what this means, but cant seem to find any. We are going to change the adapter card this morning, and see if that makes a difference. I am also going to hook a process meter up to the drive, and send it an analog signal just to verify the wiring. I am able to start the drive and ramp it up I can start and 30hz and ramp it up incrementally no problem. The problem only occurs when trying to slow it down. I have a breaking resistor installed as well, but the dc buss doesn't even go up. If we want to start the drive back up, then we have to cut off the start signal and turn it back on again. There is no faults or warnings on the drive, and it still shows enabled. I have included a screen shots for reference as well. I guess my question is has anyone ever had a drive do this? I have looked in knowledge base, and forums but cant seem to find anything. ### Assistant: Can you upload the drive DNO file for us to look at? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: RsNetworxii EDS Wizard Summary: RsNetworxii EDS Wizard "A newer version of the device is already registered on your system"Trying to register devices in RsNetWorxii and I keep getting an error that states that "newer version of this device is already registered on your system". It then fails to register the device and it cannot be integrated into the setup. ### Assistant: This is just a shot, but try finding your original eds file at this path "C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSCommon\EDS" and move it to the desktop. then try to re-register your EDS file then see what happens. also if you have RSLogix5000, try the EDS Wizard under its tools menu and see if you have better luck. Vin EDIT: I didn't even notice the date... hope you had figured it out. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-M08SE - Sercos Ring State with Kinetix 6000 Servo's Hi There, I am adding a new axis to a customers existing system. I came across a MSG instruction that appears to be reading the Sercos Ring state of the Sercos Card. Personally I've usually used the "Axis.SercosRingFault" bit for each drive. But this message instruction has me curious. I've downloaded and reviewed all the Sercos and Kinetix 6000 manuals I can find and none of them reference using a MSG instruction. Attached is the Rung with the Message configuration, the Path just points to the Sercos Card on the backplane. Can anyone here point me to the right manual so I can see what this is doing/reading? Regards, Vin ### Assistant: That message will request the current phase of the SERCOS network. See technote 26687. I'm not sure which manual this information could be found in. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: TLY-A230P-BJ64AA Allen Bradley - Servo Motor Hello, How can I replace the backed battery in the AB servo motor: TLY-A230P-BJ64AA and where can I find this battery in the motor? Is there any PDF file about the battery specifications or the replacement procedures for it....? Best regards.... ### Assistant: The battery is located in the encoder feedback connector on the drive. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2093-in007_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1336 impact to drive executive problems Summary: Cannot get drive executive to connect to 1336 impact.Trying to connect to a 1336 impact drive using drive executive. I am using a 1203-SSS Scanport adaptor. I have installed drive executive 5.06, I have also installed devices databases (DTLSAIIDevices.msi). I have tried on a windows 7 laptop using a USB to serial adaptor, and I have also tried on a windows xp laptop with a legacy serial port. I have configured the driver in rslinx properly and still no luck connecting to drive. I don't know what I am missing here, Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: Using the following card as reference chech RSLinx configuration: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/9303-qr001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CCW - KINETIX_300 integration problems Summary: Having lots of problems while trying to integrate a KINETIX 300 with a Micro850Dear friends, Not having too much luck with this integration project that involves a Micro850, a PanelVien PV800 and a KINETIX 300 servo drive. The main issue as of right now is the fact that I cannot run the MotionView built in software from any of the 5 different PC´s that I have already tried. The weird thing is that I was able to run MotionView at the very beginning of the setup. So yes, at first, I was able to go online and even change the IP address from the factory one 192-168.124.200 to our own Network´s IP address which is 172.50.8.80. The one thing I did not do as I was supposed to do, and that was reseting the drive to FACTORY DEFAULT. That final step was not performed. Now, everytime I try to establish a connection between mi PC and the Kinetix 300 drive I get the error shown in the attached picture. The PC runs the java archive MotionView download with no problems, but when I try to open the file that is when it hangs up for a couple of minutes (supposedly downloading something) and then it gives me this other error (left side of the picture) saying the download cannot be completed. I have checked all possible causes from the hardware and the software sides. nothing seems to work. I will appreciate any help that can be provided. Flex ### Assistant: I guess you're encountering the issue explained in the following technote: 1044877 - MotionView does not launch after Java 8 Update 131 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra3K driving a LDC-C100 series Linear motor (460VAC) Summary: Motor moves only over short distance and reaches peak currentHi All, So we have this custom motor from Rockwell-LDC-C100series which is being controlled by the Ultra3K drive. The encoder we use has a 20um optical pitch with 1um resolution. The motor is mounted vertical ( we do have brakes, latches, and straps to avoid a free fall incase motor loses power etc) The total moving mass is about 50kg.The issue we are seeing is that, we are unable to travel more than 25mm ( even with low speeds of 5mm/sec) where in the current reaches its peak value (68A) and servo faults. We have checked and verified the following-U, V, W phase wiring ( using commutation test available in ultraware as well as manually trying all 6 combinations of U, V, W phases;) Hall effect sensor -S1,S2,S3 wiring ( when moving up-S1 leads S2 leads S3 and conversely lags when moving down, confirmed with physical scope as well as scope option in ultraware), encoder is reading correctly in the full length of travel. There are no mechanical parts in its path that may be causing this. Can anyone think of anything we may be missing here ? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Is this a brand new application you're trying to commission, or an existing installation that suddenly stopped working properly? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX 700S FAN Summary: SHOULDN'T FAN STOP WHEN VSD IS ON IDLE?Hello experts, I have got 13 (thirteen) 355kW VSDs and when they are in idle mode the cooling fans remaining running all the time. I have before worked with SIEMENS MASTERDRIVES and MICROMASTERS SIEMENS MASTERDRIVES the fan will only start when the VSD receives a start signal and stop when the VSD receives a stop from any source. SIEMENS MICROMASTER the fan will start when the VSD receives a start signal,the fan stop is user defined via parameter. Does the POWERFLEX 700S frame 10 have that option? Any parameter or hard wiring ? Please see the attached name plate. ### Assistant: Take a look at the technote below https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28186/page/2 tech note:28186 Question When do the heatsink cooling fans turn on or run in PowerFlex 700/700H and 700S AC drives? Environment 20B PowerFlex 700 / Reliance SP600 20C PowerFlex 700H 20D PowerFlex 700S Answer The heatsink cooling fans turn on or run in PowerFlex 700/700H and 700S AC drives as described in the list of frame sizes and cooling fan operations for each below: PowerFlex 700 / SP600 Frames 0-4 On newer firmware (approximately mid '07) the heatsink cooling fan will be running only when the drive is modulating PWM (running). So when the drive is powered up and in a stopped state the heatsink cooling fans are off. In firmware before mid '07, the heatsink cooling fan will be running when the drive is powered up. So when the drive is powered up and in a stopped state the heatsink cooling fans are running. PowerFlex 700 / SP600 Frame 5-6, 8 The heatsink cooling fans are powered from the line or utility power. This makes the heatsink cooling fan on as long as power is applied to the drive. This is why you must use input terminals R and S in single-phase applications for these frame drives. For DC input drives you must supply 120VAC or 240VAC to power the fans. The frame 5 requires 100VA. Frame 6 requires 138VA. PowerFlex 700S Frames 9-14 The cooling fans come on after precharge and remain on until power is removed. They are AC motors powered by small inverters that are powered by the DC Bus. The ASIC board sends a signal to the inverters to start after precharge. PowerFlex 700H Firmware Revision 4.001 or Less All fans will run once the drive exits precharge PowerFlex 700H firmware version 5.001 or greater The heatsink fan will run when the drive is modulating (running). The fan will turn off when the drive is stopped and the heatsink temperature is below 55C for 60 sec's. Fan Control Option Added The ability to turn off the main cooling fans under certain conditions has been added. For 480V AC / 650V DC drives, when the drive is stopped and the heatsink temperature has dropped below the limit of 55° C for 60 seconds the cooling fans will turn off. Also, for 690V AC / 932V DC drives, when the DC bus voltage drops below 1000V, the cooling fans will turn off after a four minute delay. If this functionality is not enabled, the fans run whenever the drive is energized. The following parameter has been added to support this new feature. Parameter 465 [Fan Control] The ASIC card fan will run when the drive exits precharge. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 with a SEW CMP71M servo drive Summary: Need parameter for PowerFlex 525I would like to operate a PF 525 with a servo drive from SEW(CMP71M) Has anyone ever done this? What parameters do I need to enter? Möchte am PF 525 einen Servomotor von SEW (CMP71M) betreiben. Hat das schon mal jemand gemacht? Welche Parameter muss ich da eingeben? ### Assistant: I do not think this will work. The CMP71M motor has either resolver feedback or HIPERFACE feedback; you did not give us a complete part number to determine which. The 525 only takes incremental encoder feedback by adding an option card. If you are fixed on using the CMP71M motor, you would have to go with a Powerflex 750 drive with the 20-750-UFB universal feedback board. That feedback board will take HIPERFACE feedback. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 - Parameter 105 and STO function If I change the parameter 105 (Safety Open En) from "fault enable" (Factory setting) to "fault disable" does this also disable the STO function of the VFD or does this only disable the fault "F059" of the VFD? ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf Page 100 of the user's manual describes the function of parameter 105. Unfortunately, it's a bit ambiguous even for me. I read this as parameter 105 deciding between Normally OPEN and Normally CLOSED contacts of the safety input. Page 235 begins the description of the safe-torque-off function. Page 239 shows the wiring. The drive ships with a jumper installed on the STO terminals. If you leave the default setting of parameter 105 as is, and leave the jumper installed, then STO function is effectively disabled. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Recommended Configuration of Axes & Coordinates - AB Studio 5000 Motion Control Hi all, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for appropriate configuration of axes and coordinates to enable control of the following 2D plotting device. There's two physical axes: 1.) A rotary axis sets angular location of an arm. 2.) On the arm is a linear actuator that sets the length/extension of the arm. At the end of the arm is a pen. What we would like to do is specify a pattern to be drawn in cartesian X, Y coordinates and for the PLC to do the necessary transforms and move the physical axes. According to AB Studio 5000 documentation we: 1.) Setup physical axes - OK 2.) Create coordinate system - Ahhgh... our geometry is not supported! Any recommendations on how to configuration the axes and coordinates for this machine? Thank you, Chris. ### Assistant: is "Sell the plotter you have and get one with motion supported by Rockwell's coordinate systems" an option? Is there a chance of using the SCARA configuration? That one seems closest to your configuration. It would mean lying to the processor only a little bit... You poor sorry son of a gun. The challenges of life are what make it interesting, but this one may be a bit too interesting. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Single Isolation Transformer Multiple VFDs Summary: Has anyone ever use one big isolation tranformer to feed a panel with multiple VFDs?I have a panel with 11 1HP, 2 3HP, and 1 15HP PF525 drives and I want to use one isolation transformer to protect the power grid from the harmonics generated by the VFDs. I don't have room for individual line reactors and I'm not worried about protecting the drives from noise on the grid. Has anyone ever tried this? Would I just add up the KW ratings of all the drives? ### Assistant: i have done it with large drives and I did add up the KVA of each drive. you may also want to consider whether or not all drives are on at the same time etc. so that you may be able to get away with a smaller xfmr. keep in mind that even with an isolation xfmr the harmonics will still be quite high for six pulse diode front end drives. MTE and Arteche make some passive as well as active harmonic filters that should get you down to the 5% THD range. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 525 - Error Code - F109 Mismatch C-P Summary: This fault is not getting reset .Please suggest a solution->Steps taken to remove this fault- 1- Drive Power Reset Done with P53=3 , No Benifit, Temporarily cleared the fault 2- Firmware upgrded to 4.001, No benfit What may be the actual cause of this fault. ### Assistant: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1049369/page/1 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/576959/page/1 Please refer to these two Rockwell Technotes. They are listed as "access: EVERYONE" so you should be able to see them without having a techconnect license. They basically say the control module and the power module aren't talking nicely with each other. Did someone remove and re-install the control module? Or swap it with another one? The second technote describes the method to clear the fault; you have to set the drive back to default parameters and cycle power for the two modules to match up. Be sure to document your drive parameters before performing the default procedure. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000i Digital Servo Drive Error Hello All Forum Member, I had problem on Ultra 3000i Digital Servo Drive. Always Error "E19" appears.I increased the Following Error Limit & Error Time but still not solved.I not sure what mean "Increase the feedfoward gain" & "Check position loop tuning", andwhere can i look on the parameter setting. Error Code : E19 Problem or Symptom : Excess Position Error Possible Causes (s) : Position error limit was exceeded Action / Solution : • Increase the feedforward gain • Increase following error limit or time • Check position loop tuning. Thanks:manwink: ### Assistant: Have a look to the following Technotes: Aid 47229Aid 51230 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fault code F111 in powerflex 40p drive Summary: this problem is comming rendomly and after doing reset procedure it is being healthy but i don't know what happened behind it. ### Assistant: Please read this. It will explain https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/647193/related/1 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultarware and Kinetix 3 Summary: Trouble!!Hello, I'm trying to set up a kinetix3 drive with the ultraware software. First, when i enable the drive from the software the display on the drive instantly shows "Pot". When i try to jog the motor, i get a error message "action cancelled by drive error ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servos and kinetix 6500 Summary: Problems with motion of servos and kinetix 6500Good morning, I have 4 kinetix 6500 and 4 servos MPM-B1653C-MJ74AA. I have them all on stopped status, and i am using Motion Direct Commands to move them, but i'm having several problems with them. The MDC that I use when in stopped status are: MSO->Goes to Running Status->MAM->Starts moving with an incredible intense noise (like if its stopped by the breaks at least partially)->MAS->It stops the motion, but the noise stills and even more intense->MSF (the noise dissapears and goes to Stopped) That is the same for the 4, but each has particular problems: servo1: This one can move, stop, and change speed(fast and slow), even though the intense noise is there (and varies depending on speed and accel/decel) but with less than 5 min of use, it was super hot and finally an overtemp error appear. servo2: with the same speed the first one did well, this one does not. with very little speed it can moves a little bit, but eventually an S55 error appears (excessive velocity error) servo3: when it starts moving, in about 10 seconds maximum, it appears the FLT S13 and FLT S14 (inverter thermal overload factory limit / inverter thermal overload user limit), and also appeared the S55 error servo4: much like servo3 Any tips would be greatly appreciated Andres ### Assistant: Have you performed a polarity check and an autotune on each of the axes? You must do these two things before you can use an axis. It also sounds like you have polarity problems with wiring for both power and feedback cables. Before performing the polarity test and autotune, THOROUGHLY examine the power wiring connections and feedback connections. Are these Rockwell cables, or cables made by a third party such as Igus or Lapp? I have encountered one instance where a third-party cable was incorrectly made and caused us several days of down-time while we traced it. You must check each termination that you made. A crossed wire on the motor power cable can cause the results you've described. A crossed wire on the feedback terminations at the drive could also do this. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Memory module in Kinetix 300 and Kinetix 350 Hello, I read in the manuals the following: ### Assistant: Hello, I have a doubt about the following issues: 1-The parameters loaded automatically to Kinetix 350 from RS Logix 5000, What is the function of the memory module in Kinetix 350 in this case? 2-Is the function of the memory module in Kinetix 300 is to save the parameters only? 3-Can we Run Kinetix 300 or Kinetix 350 without memory module? 4-If we replace the damaged Kinetix 300 or Kinetix 350 with a new one with the same type and put the old memory modules in them, To run the normal operation need to perform any thing in the new drives? Please explain Thank you in advance. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF750 drive keep decelerating status not stopped when stop command issues A PF750 drive with 20F11NC085JA0NNNNN. When stop command issues, drive ramp to zero ,but drive continue to keep decelerating status but not stopped. When restart command issue, the drive cannot start. The drive is connected with digital input for start and stop, no communication. When power off and on , the status indicator cleared. ### Assistant: What motor control mode (parameter 35) are you using? Did you enter the motor nameplate data correctly (parameters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31)? Did you perform an autotune? Static or rotating? What is the current value for Autotune (parameter 70)? What is the value for Slip RPM (parameter 621)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: The CS3000 data base does not support the connected drive (version V6.5) Only limited functionality... Summary: Problem of backup GV3000 SeriesNow i work with Reliance GV3000 series drive and i have some problem. 1. Key pad is out of order. Where i can buy GV3000 key? 2. When i connect GV3000 series with CS3000 software version 6.14 (Download from ab web), the software show "The CS3000 data base does not support the connected drive (version V6.5) Only limited functionality will be available. Continue with connect?". How can i solve this problem? Thank in advance. ### Assistant: Or "reliance" are die product? AB leave support from this product? Why so silent in this forum? Unlike like "siemens forum". \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 No HIM Response We have a PF 753 that has over heated several times the past few weeks becasue the cabinet a/c unit quit working. I have not been able to power up the drive after the last incident. When power is cycled, the HIM starts to boot up but never makes it past the screen that says Allen Bradley when first turned on. Any ideas? ### Assistant: If you look at the status LED next to the HIM, it is most likely flashing orange, maybe in a repetitive code (x number of flashes, pause, repeat). I cannot find any documentation what the blink codes mean, but ANY orange blinking is not good. You can try removing and properly reseating the HIM, but most likely the main control board is dead and must be replaced. If you have multiple PF753 drives, you can try swapping in a known good one to be sure it is just the main control board. The part number for a replacement PF753 main control board is: SK-R1-MCB1-PF753 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 523 Seria A x Serie B Analog Input An OEM was building air compressors using Powerflex 523 Serie A with a Pressure Transducer 4-20mA (2 wire) as a PID feedback connected to pins 11 (+24VDC) and 15 (4-20mA input). Now with Series B is connecting to 11 (24VDC) and 13 (Analog Input) but it is not working. It seems like Common from 24VDC power supply is not connected to the analog circuit. Any suggestion? Regards, Daniel ### Assistant: Not sure if you have solved this, but if you ground term 14 to term 4 (digital common) it seems to work. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CONVEYOR BELT DRIVE GEARBOXES JERKING Summary: CONVEYOR BELT DRIVE GEARBOXES JERKINGHello, I have a set of 4x250kW flange motors coupled to gearboxes (two motors are sharing a shaft to turn a pulley) which will drive a 1.5km conveyor belt that carries 3000t/h of coal. Now my problem is that the gearboxes has just developed a jerking up and down movement should we run at +45Hz but all along it has been stable. What could be the problems,encoder or parameters on the POWERFLEX 700S? Note; I used LEINE LINDE XHI 861108956 Part number 750729-12 on a POWERFLEX 700s 355kW ### Assistant: Why do you think the problem lies with the encoder or the drive parameters if the system has been stable until now? If the system WAS stable at 45 Hz but is not now, that sounds like the load has changed and is causing a resonance at that frequency. I would look for a mechanical problem, something that has increased friction along the conveyor length. If NOTHING else has changed, there should be no reason to look at drive parameters. It's possible the encoder could be giving problems, but you would encounter it at more than just one specific frequency. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Drive showing "unconnected" Summary: Yellow triangle on Logix 5K, on Module Info tab, internal state is "unconnected".Cannot get 525 error to go away. Have done a "match drive" configuration to no avail. Drive is not faulted. But yellow triangle remains on controller tree, and drive internal state is "unconnected". ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! May you also post a screenshot of the Connection Tab of that drive ? - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Cannot connect to 1756-L71 We have a setup which consist of 11 drives on DLR connected to EN2TR controlled by L71(V20) . Everything works fine but as soon as all the drives are switched OFF i am not able to connect to the controller and the controller basically hangs up .. i can see the chassis in rslinx but when i browse the chassis and try to connect to processor it does not connect and wait a very long time .. Also changing key switch from run to program also doesnt help . The programming device is also connected in the same DLR .. basically the setup is EN2TR to ETAP .. ETAP to drive 1.. drive11 -- EN2TR in DLR and i am connected to device port of ETAP .. As mentioned above i can see the chassis in rslinx but when i browse and try to connect it in logix i cant Any suggestion on what could be cause ??? ### Assistant: Which device is the DLR supervisor, the PLC or the ETAP? Have you tried opening the ring between the EN2TR and drive 11 so that the setup is a line, and then shutting down the drives? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 755 Fault Code 61 Noticed every time the drive is stopped the HMI display shows a FAULT S 61 0.000 RPM. AUTO. Why does the drive display a Fault code 61 and what does it mean? ### Assistant: The PM manual says a "plain" fault 61 (without the "S") is Shear Pin 1, that the value set in P436 (Shear Pin 1 level) has been exceeded. I'm willing to bet you're not using the shear pin function. One would expect the "S" to refer to safe-torque-off or safe-speed-off. Do you have either card installed? That said, I can't find a reference to fault 61 in any of the safe-off module documentation either. What option cards are installed in this drive? Are you running it as a CIP motion axis? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: "F4" fault Summary: powerflex 4M series" fault F4 "hello, anyone ever experienced " f4 " fault on 4M series ? The manual says plus/minus %10 devitation in supply voltage is acceptable. Measured AC supply voltage with an power quality analyzer and never found values less than 375 V. Wiring is carried out with shielded cable between drive and motor end, shield are connected to gnd as shown in manual. Any suggestions ? thank you ### Assistant: This problem has not been fixed. There are six drives installed in the same cabinet . Each drive has a an overload breaker on the power input side . the breaker inputs are tied with three phase a copper bus . The incoming three phase from the main cabinet breaker is also connected to breaker inputs. I have seen that when this problem occurs the voltage on the main breaker goes down, but only in this cabinet. There are other cabinet for other machines which do not see any drop in voltage. So the voltage drop is not caused by the network. Somehow voltage is pulled down in the drives cabinet, What might be the reason? I have meggered all the motors and found Ok. Could it be one drive with a defective rectifying circuit or capacitor? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: servo drive 2198 H025-ERS Summary: servo drive AOPHi I have some issues on the AOP installation. I have a drive 2198 H025-ERS. I tired to installed AOP and eds file. But after that, I found I need Major Version 7. I only have version 1-5 I am using Studio5000 V29.01 Where can I found a correct one AOP Did I miss anything ? Please help me on that. Thanks ### Assistant: Go to the Product Compatibility / Download Center (PCDC) http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx Click on FIND DOWNLOADS Put AOP in the search box You can also put Kinetix 5500 in the search term. Then click the DOWNLOADS button \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 753 - Change output relay configuration of Fault Summary: In the parameters of RO0 output from port 4, I want to set fault state of parameter 935, but it does not give me the option.How can the relay output of a PowerFlex 753 I/O module in port 4 be programmed to change state based the fault status of the drive? What status parameter would you link to monitor the relay output to change. In the parameters of RO0 output from port 4, I want to set fault state of parameter 935, but it does not give me the option. ### Assistant: If you go to slot 4, parameter 10, that is the place you configure the R0 output. The first thing you have to set is what port will provide the information. You need to set port 0, the drive itself, to get drive fault. Then you select which parameter of port 0. For your situation, you pick 935, Drive Status. Finally, you pick bit 7 - Drive Faulted. I think you missed setting port 0. If you set the port to 4 (the IO card itself, you don't get the configuration you want. Setting it to port 0 does. Let us know if this worked. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: power flex 525 Summary: skip frequency I set parameter a449 to 30hz and a449 to 3hz, and yet my drive does not skip but accelerates right through my skip frequency. I tried a450 and a452 but no difference, ideas? ### Assistant: In your post, your first A449 you actually mean A448, correct? Skip frequency means the drive will not run at that frequency. If you've set A448 to be 30 hz, A449 to be 3 hz, then the drive will not run in the window between 27 hz and 33 hz. If you were to try to set the run frequency to 30, the drive would go to 26 or 34 hz. Look at page 120 of the user's manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf From your initial post, the drive is doing exactly what you are telling it to do: don't operate at 30hz. What are you trying to achieve? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 testing Can I test my controls for a Powerflex 525 with no motor load? Do any parameters need to be changed to do this? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! PF525 will run also without a load connected to it. Just use the parameters you need for your application. PowerFlex drive will output a voltage and a frequency but no current. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo Motor Swapping Question We have a machine currently using an Allen Bradley kinetix motor (MPL-A320P-MJ22AA). A few years ago we had ordered a replacement/spare motor for this, not sure from who or when exactly, but its has a different part number (MPL-A320P-MJ72AA). This new motor has different connections on it for control and power and now we actually need to use this motor. Currently this motor is static and the cables for power/signal run from the motor to a Kinetix 6000 drive. Is it as simple as just getting a new set of cables that fit these new connectors on this new motor and drive and just replacing it all out? I was looking at the manual for this family of motors (https://imgur.com/a/BxWuX) and was looking at the different connectors and what pins lead to what and not everything lines up perfectly. Does that matter? Is it worth just trying , or is there a risk to damaging the drive/motor if the cables arent correct? If its just a matter of getting new cables, which cables do I need to get. A push in the right direction is all I really need, but the more information I can use the better. ### Assistant: The switch from "2" to "7" in the part number is when AB went from the bayonet connector to the SpeedTEC connector. I think they made short jumper cables to go from bayonet to SpeedTEC, at one point. As you suggested, it's probably easier to get a SpeedTEC set of cables and re-wire the drive end. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1394 turbo system losing program I have a 1394 drive controller that has lost its parameters a couple of times when the power was off for a couple of weeks. This had never happened before a month ago, but now looks like it is going to get to be a regular issue. I looked over the controller and didn't see an obvious battery. Can I correctly assume that these drives use a capacitor for memory retention? ### Assistant: What parameters in particular are lost - all of them or just some? Could it be that these are being written to by an external device and the 1394 not losing the data? If its the battery, then the data must be stored in a different type of memory from the application program, otherwise you would lose that as well. The following is from the KB on the subject (Ans ID 27691). The following isn't what you want to read - so need to be sure its the battery thats causing your issues. BATRAM KEY FEATURES 10 years minimum data retention in the absence of external power Data is automatically protected during power loss Unlimited write cycles Low-power CMOS Lithium energy source is electrically disconnected to retain freshness until power is applied for the first time Summary: The battery back up RAM (batram) for the 1394 GMC & 1394 GMC Turbo is NOT field replaceable, the unit MUST be sent in for repair. The batram is a self-contained lithium energy source and control circuitry. Catalog Number: 1394 GMC;1394 GMC Turbo DocFullNum: G73448994 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 400 output frequency problem Summary: drive is not running on commanded frequencyCustomer have power flex 400 Ac Drive, 125Hp. They are using it for Agitator application. For first 12 hour they run drive on 25 Hz its working ok, After that they run it at 50Hz but in this condition drive output frequency automatically reduce from 50 hz to 43 Hz. observed commanded frequency is 50 Hz, output current decreses when output freq decreases. I have already told them to increase the current limit 1 and 2 and disable, drive OL mode parameter. WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE TO OVERCOME THIS ISSUE ? NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS. Thanks ### Assistant: What value is set in parameter A175 (Slip Frequency)? Try setting this to value 0. Is there a non-zero value set in parameter A188, A190, A192 (skip frequencies)? Set them back to zero if so. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power flex70 fault code F511 Summary: Fault code F511I would like to know about power flex 70 Fault code F511? For the system we use controlnet communication (20ComC) and config this port is ( 5 ). Cat no.of power flex is 20A5P0A0AYNANC0 For this code we can't reset ### Assistant: According to the 20-COMM-C manual, page 199 http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20comm-um003_-en-p.pdf event 11 means Another peripheral with the same port number is already in use. Do you have another option card installed? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 Stuck at booting Summary: Drive was working fine since last 6 years but yesterday it was stuck at bootingEnvironment: Catalog No: 20f11NC030AA0NNNNN S/N: 18508111 Question: Customer has PF 753 and drive gets stuck at booting. During power up drive's display showing message as "initializing... connected too" and status LEDs are OFF. Tripping lamp is turned ON. what could be causing this? according to me problem might be corrupted memory of main board or drive needs firmware update. NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS. Regards ### Assistant: You can try flashing the firmware. You don't necessarily have to upgrade the firmware; you could use the same version that is on the drive. Before flashing, try removing the HIM from the drive and reinserting it. Also, if you have another HIM, try that as well. It's possible the problem is related only to the HIM. More likely, you are going to have to replace the main control card of the drive. Hopefully, you have a parameter set stored on the HIM or have a DriveExecutive DNO file of the drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: STEP LOGIC IN DRIVE Summary: HOW TO CONFIGURE DRIVE IN STEP LOGICcan anyone upload a document by which step logic function in Allen Bradley drive can be understood (in easy way)? i have read manuals provided by rockwell but it is very difficult to understand the procedure. thanks. ### Assistant: Yeah, you are absolutely correct - the step logic as defined in the PF525 manual is as confusing as one can get. I JUST finished programming a 525 for step logic. I suggest, rather than trying to puzzle it out on paper, instead use Connected Components Workbench. Start it up, put a 525 into the project organizer, then go to the wizards tab (or branch of the tree, depending on which version of CCW you're running). In Wizards for this drive, there are two for step logic - one for position and one for velocity. Running the velocity wizard opens a welcome splash screen, with familiar Back/Next buttons at the bottom. Clicking Next takes one to the common settings branch of the wizard. The screen is fairly self-explanatory, you set speed references, accels, and IO configurations necessary for step logic to work. Here, I configured. In my case, I'd configured DigIn TermBlk 05 to be Logic1-In and DigIn TermBlk 06 to be Logic2-In. I set SpeedRef1 for Pot, SpeedRef2 to Step Logic, and SpeedRef3 to Ethernet/IP. Clicking NEXT takes you to Step 0. Step logic always starts with Step 0. Once here, you configure a few things in the ACTION tab (near middle of the window). In my case, Step 0 was a decision branch; I didn't want anything to actually output. I selected NO Output (drive doesn't do anything) Use Accel 1 (meaningless based on the previous setting), and Logic Output state = off. Click over to the Logic tab on Step 0 - this is where the decision branch occurs. There's two decision branches here. You get to go to the next step (step 1) based on what you configure for the first branch. You get to go to some OTHER branch that you can define if different logic is true. In my case, I wanted to go to Step 1 if LOGIC1-IN was true, or go to Step 2 if LOGIC2-IN was true. Step 1, on the Action Tab, I configured direction Rotation Forward, use Accel1, and logic state to be off. I set preset frequency to 5 hz, and also set the time value to 0.1 seconds. Step 1, on the Logic tab, I set Go to Next Step to be NEVER (don't step), and configured the OR choice to be If Time expires and Logic1 is ON, then END-Normal Stop. Step 2, on the action tab, I configured direction Rotation Reverse, Use Accel1, and logic state to be off. I set preset frequency to 5 hz, and also set the time value to 0.1 seconds. Step 2, on the Logic tab, I set Go to Next Step to be NEVER (don't step), and configured the OR choice to be If Time Expires and Logic2 is ON, then END-Normal Stop. That's all that I needed, so Click Finish to close the wizard. If you go to the drive's parameters in CCW, and select the Logic branch in the pull-down, you should see the steps now configured. For whatever reason, the User Manual shows the steps being configured in 4 hexidecimal digits, but CCW displays the step values in binary by default. Dumb choice by Rockwell. Click on the value box for Step 1 and it shows has hex, and you should be able to decode the 4 digits shown by looking at the user manual table for parameters 180-187. CCW makes it far easier to configure step logic than doing it by hand. The logic I outlined above SHOULD make this drive do this: If Input input terminal 5 is activated (by a pushbutton), the drive will run forward at 5 hz for .1 seconds, and then normal stop (not coast). If input terminal 6 is activated (by a pushbutton), the drive will run reverse at 5 hz for .1 seconds, and then normal stop. The drive should "index" a small distance with each button push. This should allow the operator to bump the drive by the same distance each time without relying on operator dexterity on the buttons. Each bump requires a new button push. The customer's desire is to have crude but accurate positioning capability without the expense of encoder feedback, higher-priced drives, etc. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWER FLEX 755 X 08 NOT FUNCTIONING, X 05 NOT FUNCTIONING Summary: Drive doesn't start without clearing this faultENVIRONMENT:<o:p></o:p> CAT NO: 20G1A NC 140 AA0NNNNN (Series A) S/N: 27609796 FRN: 9.001 MFD: 2013/07/12<o:p></o:p> CUSTOMER: Ball Beverage Packaging India Pvt. Ltd.<o:p></o:p> QUESTION: As per telephonic discussion with customer he told me that, <o:p></o:p> "Since last one year they are having more issues in control card, catalog no. SK-R1-BP1, used in PF 755 series drives. Which are rated at more than 40 HP. Once in a while they are having fault ‘ X 08 not functioning’ or ‘X 05 not functioning’ and the drive does not run unless and until they replace this control card. Surprisingly they are not using any of these ports.<o:p></o:p> - In last one year they have replaced atleast 10 cards."<o:p></o:p> Request you to look into the root cause behind the failure and suggest us how we can reduce the failure rate. <o:p></o:p> please find the attachments of control card and fault message.<o:p></o:p> ### Assistant: Why is the customer replacing the backplane board? Why not replace the main control board? That seems like a much more likely suspect than the backplane board that has nothing connected to port 8. Note that port 8 and port 5 are on two different backplanes. Has this customer been replacing both backplanes? What option cards ARE installed in this drive? Anything at all? Encoder card? IO card? Safe-Torque-Off or Safe-Speed-Off? Is it possible to get a DNO file from this drive (using Drive Executive) or whatever the file format is for CCW? If you can get that file and upload it here, we might be able to help more. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/469632/page/1 The technote above goes through the troubleshooting / replacement for the problem you describe. You're at the step where the main control board should be replaced. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Sinking/Sourcing Inputs Summary: Sinking/Sourcing appears backwards in wiring schematic.In every other Rockwell product, a sinking input switches high when connected to positive voltage, and a sourcing input switches high when connected to ground or common. However, that appears completely backwards according to the schematic below. Is there any reason Rockwell decided to reverse this nomenclature? ### Assistant: I think the problem lies with Rockwell's incomplete explanation of the schematic. Your definition of sinking / sourcing inputs is correct, and that is what the digital input selector switch does, if you ignore the wiring outside the drive schematic footprint. The confusion, I think, arises with the "typical SRC wiring" and "typical SNK wiring" labels for the circuits outside the drive footprint (on the right). If you read those headings as "this is source wiring which feeds sinking inputs" and "this is sinking wiring which feeds sourcing inputs" then the schematic makes sense and is consistent with your definition and with all other Rockwell products. It is simply this less than fully defined schematic that causes the problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF527 MAG Instruction without Encoders? Summary: Wonder if a PF527 without encoders can still use a MAG instructionAs the Title and Summary state. I'm looking to doing a velocity synchronization application between a Main Conveyor Motor and Take-up Conveyor Motor. I know the PF527 supports the MAG instruction, but does the drive need to have an encoder connected? I'm familiar with the use of servo instructions and Kinetix Drives, but this would be my first use of a PF527. I've looked for examples but couldn't find any. any help/direction is appreciated. Regards Vin ### Assistant: I've done simple MAJ instructions on a PF755 set up for vector control, open feedback. MAG, almost by definition, wants encoder feedback to synchronise the slave to the master. I think the results without it would be rather poor at best, if not flat out impossible to do. Are both motors on the same conveyor, one supporting the other? Or are they two different conveyors? If it's two motors on one conveyor belt, you could set the slave drive to be a torque-follower and not need feedback on it. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40P Downgrade Summary: downgrade from 3.01 to 2.01Hello, we want to downgrade a drive PowerFlex 40P from Firmware 3.01 to 2.01. Our machines are using drives with 2.01. Last Time a 40P was defect we installed a drive with 3.01. After that we had massive problems in cause of the mismatch from firmware. We tried to disable Keying-> didn't work. We are using ControlFlash. Is it possible to downgrade? ### Assistant: According to this knowledgebase article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42454/page/1 Users like us cannot change the firmware of Powerflex 40P drives. You have to send the drive back to Rockwell to have it changed, or hire Rockwell to come on site to do it for you. Sorry, you're out of luck there. You're going to have to figure out ways around the changes caused by the firmware. What processor is choking on the changed firmware? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 does not providing output frequency as commanded Summary: PF 753 is operated over ethernet communication but not generating output frequencyThis is very strange, PF 753 3Hp drive is connected with 3Hp motor 400V and used for winding and unwinding application. But the problem is, it is not generating output frequency as commanded frequency. all the motor data parameters are checked properly drive is getting start command and also taking reference frequency from PLC and HIM is also showing at reference rotating forward but stil "0" output frequency. An encoder module is also installed for positioning purpose. In logic mask only port 1, port 5, port4 and port 14 are enable. In Auto masking port 5 and port 14 are enable. In manual masking only port 1 is enable. all digIns are disabled. max freq is default and no skip frequencies present no trim freq settings are defaults. plzzz suggest me what could possibly be the reason of it. Main control board is also new v13.00 frn and same net module is working perfectly in different drive. thanks.. ### Assistant: Did this axis work at one time, but now does not? Or are you attempting to run this axis for the very first time? Is the drive taking its speed reference via Ethernet or from analog input? Do you have a DriveExecutive DNO file or CCW file showing the drive's parameters that you could upload here? There are a number of places to look which would explain the behavior you described. It would help immensely if you could show us the drive parameters. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 5500 - Demo box 120 VAC Hi, Can a kinetix 5500 be wired to 120 VAC for demo testing? Thanks, Thomas ### Assistant: The smallest K5500 drive shows a standard input of 195-264 VAC, single phase. It MIGHT work on 120, but I suggest you put a single-phase 120-240 step-up transformer into your demo box. The 2198-H003-ERS draws a nominal .7A with single-phase input, 2.1A peak. A 750VA transformer would suit this application. A Sola E750E weighs 31 lbs. If you're careful with your demo and stay away from peak loads, you could get away with a 500VA transformer; the Sola E500E weighs 19 lbs. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Variable frequency drive energy saving calculator Summary: Variable frequency drive energy saving calculatorcan anyone please provide me the excel sheet in which I can calculate the energy saved by adopting the variable frequency drive for the Blower in sewage treatment plant for 120HP motor. ### Assistant: Contact your Rockwell distributor - this is something that sales group should be jumping all over in order to sell you VFDs. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 400 output current fluctuations Summary: pf400 output current is fluctuation too muchhoping all you are doing great. here is new the problem, PF 400 3-phase 25Hp drive is having issue. in telephonic discussion with site person he told me that there are total 7 drives out of which 2 drives is having issues. these drives are connected with motor and motor is coupled with load via Belt system. Load is FAN and application is blower. drives are working fine when load is uncoupled with motor. Issue is that during operation current fluctuations can be observed from 15 amps to 45 amps and motor is producing too much noise. I already told them to set basic motor parameters and to increase PWM frequency from 4khz to 6khz but it wasn't making much difference. also compensation mode to set at both(electrical and mechanical) sometimes drive is also faulting at F7. accl dcl time is above 50sec. boost select is at 0.0 no IR, what else can be done to overcome this issue. regards. ### Assistant: Is this a new installation, or have they been running normally for some time and the problem suddenly cropped up? What is the nameplate data for the motor? What is the exact part number for the PF400 drive? All 7 systems are identical, but 2 do not function correctly. What is different about those 2? Are the belts tensioned in the same manner as the other 5, and tensioned to the same amount? Do the fans spin freely by hand (is there something wrong with the bearings)? Many questions, but they all need to be answered to diagnose this problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 in closed loop control (PID) Summary: basic controls and frequency Hi guys, I need t control an AC with PF525 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise to maintain a certain position given by an analog sensor (like an auto balanced system) I used a PID to control the speed 0..60Hz depending on analog sensor position. How can I drive the outputs to rotate forward and reverse according to the sensor? PS. if I use the PID to give dpeed output from -60Hz...60Hz, should it rotate according to the frequency sign? ### Assistant: Yes, it should. However, it gets weird if your analog signal is 4-20ma. For you to be at zero-speed, the analog signal has to be 12ma. Not difficult, just not quite intuitive. If your signal is -10v to +10v, 0V is zero-speed. In this instance, an analog voltage signal is more intuitive (and probably safer). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 AOI, issue with Datalinks Summary: PF755, ND 100HP V13.3, connected to L45S v20 over EthernetI am configuring a PF755 on a v20 Compact Logic L45S. The PLC is just doing basic Start/Stop/Speed for a large Fan. I'm using AB's AOI and faceplate for ME. The issue I'm having is the last 3 default input Datalinks from the AOI configuration are not available on the drive that I have (Parameters, 951-LastFaultCode, 11-DCBusVolts and 7-OutputCurrent) are there appropriate substitutes for these parameters. I was looking and nothing popped out at me. See attached image for reference. Regards, Vin ### Assistant: You're saying that when you configure the datalinks IN THE DRIVE, those parameters are not available? Are you sure you're looking at the correct port on the drive? Any chance you're looking at an option port instead of port zero? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlFLASH Plus V1.00.00 is available for download (free) Summary: The next generation of flashing firmware devices is availableAll, ControlFLASH Plus V1.00.00 has been released for download from PCDC. This new flashing firmware tool is free. It allows better firmware lifecycle management and improved productivity by allowing you to create and execute multiple device firmware operations. It requires FactoryTalk Linx V6.00.00, which is also free. ControlFLASH Plus Quick Start Guide ControlFLASH Plus V1.00.00 free download Regards, Fabio ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Safety Contactor With PF525 Summary: Is there a need for oneJust planning a new project using a PF525 with a 22kw motor variable torque application, is there any need for a safety contactor when using this drive if so should it go line side or load side? i will be using the safe torque off function on the drive with a Compact Guard logix l43s Controller AENT with IB8S and OB8S safety IO. cost is not really an issue but would like the highest level of safety. Looking at 520-UM001I-EN shows one example with a contactor on the load side but i always thought this was a no no. Any input would be appreciated ### Assistant: You can put a contactor on the load side of the drive, but you should also run the drive-enable signal through it as well. I would not go this route. Putting a contactor on the line side is "safest", but the drives have a once-a-minute power cycle limitation that more or less precludes putting a contactor there. Using a drive's safe-torque-off function means a contactor is not necessary. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2093-AM02 Summary: Current limitIs it within the capability of this 3KW control amp to set a current limit for the output? Using a 1.8KW motor and 5:1 reducer to power an Exlar FTX125 actuator that has an input torque of 46Nm. Based on the data sheet, the MPL A330 motor will produce 11Nm of peak stall torque resulting in 55Nm torque at the input to the actuator. Can we limit the current to the motor? ### Assistant: Open the AXIS properties (not the drive), and go to the LIMITS tab. There are check boxes to enable hard and soft travel limits, numeric entries for position error, and at the bottom numeric entries to set peak torque limit and continuous torque limit. You can also issue an SSV command to the axis to configure continuous torque limit, as well as TorqueLimitBipolar, TorqueLimitPostive, and TorqueLimitNegative. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 - Power Through DSI Port For Programming Summary: Can the control module be powered through the DSI port to enable ethernet for BOOTP programming?I have several thousand PowerFlex 525 drives to program networking information into. It is highly desired that this be done prior to site installation so this rules out using BOOTP on-site as we have trouble with that in the past. We want the drives to be plug-and-go during install. We are also not wanting to wire each drive to 480V in the shop to program them using the button interface or BOOTP as we lack a quick, safe way of doing this. I am aware of the USB port on the back-side of the control module which is how I have have been doing them but it takes quite a bit of effort to pull the module off to access the port. I am wanting to investigate other means of programming the drives. I understand the HIM keypads receive power through the DSI port so I am wondering if it's possible for me to back-feed power into the DSI port so that the processor in the module is powered and I can get the ethernet port working so I can use BOOTP to set the IP and store it in memory. This wouldn't be done for long, just long enough for the ethernet to become active. Is this method something that is doable without causing damage to the drive or control module? I'll also accept other methods of programming to consider if you all have any. ### Assistant: The 525 has a USB-B port on the back of the control module. You'd have to remove the module from the drive, but then could use a USB printer cable (USB-A to USB-B) to push a parameter set out to the drive. Go to page 67 of the PDF link below: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf This section discusses "mains free" programming which is exactly what you want to do. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 523 and external input supply I'm controlling a PF523 with 2-wire control using external power from a PLC output card. Can I still connect terminal 11 to terminal 1 on the drive? (leave the jumper in). Since terminal 11 and the external power supply have the same common, would it still work? ### Assistant: Yes. As long as the drive's terminal 4 common is connected to the external supply's common, you are good to go. Connection examples can be found in the 520 user's manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: InvAnlg SelfTest (code 186) error on PF7000 Summary: Need help on InvAnlg SelfTest (code 186) error on PF7000 4-genHello everyone! Someone help please to find a problem within error InvAnlg SelfTest (code 186) on PF7000 4-gen AFE. Got this error after a strong voltage surge in supply line, after full power-down and power-up drive still doesn't get "ready" state and have the "AC1 Offset" bit raised in "InvAnlg SelfTst2" parameter ( ### Assistant: Hello I work on a F7000 ser A drive I have a persistent line_ADC_DAC with DriveExecutive the parameter 474 Line ADC / DAC Fault 2 gives me hex: 100 8th bit :1 is "Icm Offst Hi" Common mode Current offset High can you give me a link or find PF7000_GEN-12 if you have more information Help please.. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 400 Faults Summary: PowerFlex 400 Overcurrent and Ground Fault on Start CommandI have around 60 PowerFlex 400 drives running and most run perfect. On about 20 of the drives, I regularly get either an overcurrent fault, a ground fault, or both as soon as I send a start command. I clear the fault and the drive starts and runs fine. Sometimes the drive will start without faulting. I'm using a 30 second ramp start. Any ideas? ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-e.pdf Take a look at page 18 of the user's manual link above. It discusses the phase-to-ground jumper for ungrounded systems. You haven't told us what frame sizes you're using or if your system is solidly grounded or not. This might be one source of the problem. It also might be the distance of the motors from the drives - how long are the T-leads from drive to motor? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Converting from Hyperface to standard encoder. Summary: Kinetix 6500I am looking to convert one of our machines from a Hyperface feedback to a standard 1024 Incremental encoder, and wanted to know if I change the interpolation and the counts in the feedback properties would anything thing else needed to be changed also? Thanks, ### Assistant: You're changing from an MPL type motor down to a TL or TLY motor? I think you've covered the places that need to change. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 on a Delta transformer Summary: PowerFlex 525 connected to a Delta transformer with high "wildleg" B phase.Normally if I were to spec a transformer for a project it's delta/wye (unless it like super huge right). But I have an issue were I need to test my communication on this tiny 525 drive. The only thing is the power available to me is from a delta secondary... This is a 3 phase system 230V. So it's grounded between two phases A &C have 120V on each A & C to ground. This results in phase B having like 214V ... now phase to phase it's 230,230,230 ... So I'm not worried about the converters or the DC link (bus, caps) I'm worry about the power module's internal power supply... if it 3 phase NP ... if it two legs NP.... If for some reason it's one phase to ground 120V then if that lands on "B" phase it would certainly fail. I can't tell how things are really connected inside the drive.. So if it 's a tiny transformer is 3 phase I'm probably okay with my test setup.. If power goes across just two points then the I'm probably okay here as well...However it the internal supply goes from phase to ground ... then I have a one in three chance that there will be a problem. You know with a bigger I could just open it up and have a lokn but this little drive looks like I mint break it if I tried to one it up... Please help do you know how the drive is powered internally? Or have you seen this configuration was it an issue..??? I don't see away way to power the drive controller from an external supply??? ### Assistant: 525 drives are rated for single-phase operation at 35% of drive capacity. The derating will not affect you if all you're doing is verifying communications. If you know for a fact that it is always the B leg that is high, why not just hook up A and C only? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 Summary: external stop switchGood morning everyone, I am looking to see how I can go about wiring an external stop switch to cut off my powerflex 700 after a set amount of time (2-4 hours). There seems to be no way to do this from the inverter so can you externally wire a stop switch? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best regards, Shane ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/20b-td001_-en-p.pdf Go to page 44 and 45 of the PDF link above. It shows the control board terminals for the various versions of PF700 drive (you haven't told us what exactly you have). Near the bottom of each of the three tables you will find the digital inputs. If yours have not been repurposed to something else, digital input #1 on all of them is STOP by default. The same information is given at this link: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/20b-in019_-en-p.pdf starting at page 54. Page 57 shows how to wire 3-wire control including a stop button. If you use a time delay-off relay, you should get the function you're looking for. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Multiple Motion Groups Summary: Why can't you make more than 1 Motion Group in Control Logix 5000? Why are there Motion Groups if you can't have more than 1? It would be nice to be able to make more than 1. As it stands, you can only issue a group command if you want all of your axis to act on it. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I've not a technical answer, but as sometimes you may read the following statements on manuals "the Logix control system currently supports a maximum of 1 motion group" I guess it is a limitation on actual systems; I don't know if in future you will be able to have more than one Motion Group or if it was just a initial idea that will never apply... maybe other folks here would help on that. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: allen-bradely 1332 vfd 1 to 3ph Summary: can the vfd output 3ph out of 1ph?Hi, I own an allen-brdley 1332 CAN variable frequency drive. The unit is rated 380VAC and 5hp. It is main purpose is to change the frequency of a three phase input. I read in some forums though, that all vfd's can output 3 phases pout of one, with only a drawback of fallen horsepower. I also see in the manual of the 1332, that specifically the 230VAC units can output 3phases out of one. My purpose is, since i do not have access to 3 phase power in my current lab, to create it out of the 230VAC. I understand that the 1332 cannot step up the voltage given in it, so my though would be to use a transformer to output 380VAC. The motor i want to drive is 1,1hp. Are these units known to work at such a level? Would it be safe for the unit to try to input 380VAC one phase to test the output or may i damage the unit? any help appreciated ### Assistant: What manual I could find on line does not reference 1332 drives rated at 380VAC. They reference 230, 460, and 575V drives. The manual I found does say THOSE 1332 drives can take single-phase input. That said, I would not simply presume all 1332 drives can take single-phase input. Contact Rockwell Technical Support and see if they better documentation than I've been able to find on line; this one has a publication date of 1987. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: APR fault after download new program Summary: APR fault , waiting for group,i have a project same as did before , all configration is same as first one,but when i downloaded the program , all the axis state are "waiting for group " power flex 527, some is configing, some kinetix 5700 is APR fault ,it happened before on other porject and i cleared them very easily use clear fault in group, but this time can not. and try many way to solve: 1. recycle power many times 2.clear faults both in group and axis , failured, says the group is not in sync state. 3. checked the encoder wiring. 4.checked firmware and ip address. this is i first time to ask question here , is anyone can help ? ### Assistant: The fault image is telling you a lot of information. There is something wrong with this servo motor's feedback device. Did you configure the axis with one type of motor but actually connect a different motor? SOMETHING is different from your previous project to this one. Focus on the motor / feedback device and be sure your axis is configured to use what is actually out on the machine. Either correct your axis definition or replace the servo motor because it is defective. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 825 P protectiection relay serial port connecting Summary: Problems connecting to the relay with the serail port I am trying to connect to the 825 P protection relay with a serial to usb cableusing a non modem cable. When i try to coonect to the unit i keep getting an error code STS 0x2.. Can someone tell me what is the error code is, or what my problem is. ### Assistant: A USB converter can be used, however, you need to assign it to one of these 4 ports: COM 1, 2, 3 or 4 on the machine. Connect the USB adapter serial port to the 825-P using a standard null-modem cable with the pinout shown in the technote below. Aid 32388 - Connecting to the 825-P through computer serial port using the MPS Explorer Software - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Suggestion for a servo motor required to connect to rockwell servo Summary: Selection of a suitable servo motorHi, I want to connect a suitable Rockwell servo motor to a Rockwell drive system. The PLC used by my customer is AB PLC L36ERM. I want to connect a suitable Rockwell servo motor to this. The torque requirements are very less. The mechanicals comprise of a linear timing belt and carriage. At present we use a stepper motor with a max holding torque of 101 Ncm. Anything more than this would also be suitable. Could anyone suggest which motor would be suitable? thanks arun ### Assistant: You've given very few facts with which to size a servo system. You've only given us a processor model, so you could use a K350 or a K5500 economically. But you've not said anything about voltage so no one could recommend more than that. You've given only torque, you've said nothing about the necessary speed. You've told us the type of mechanical setup, but nothing at all about reduction ratios, load, inertia, friction, cycle time, etc. You need to give us a LOT more information if you want useful recommendations from us. I suggest you use Rockwell's Motion Analyzer: https://motionanalyzer.rockwellautomation.com/ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MDAC, MAG OR MAPC Summary: Length calculation with External encoderThe issue I have is the external encoder rides on the material that is driven by the servo drive. Another programmer closed the position loop and modified tuning parameters for the kinetix 7000 when using the external encoder and when using the motor encoder he moves a different set of tuning parameters into the drive. My customer doesn't want to have to change the encoder used when the material runs off of the external encoder. Since the encoder is driven by the material, and the material is driven by the servo, I am having a had time figuring out the best solution to use. Can I use a MAG, MAPC, or MDAC since the material isn't driven by a secondary source? Is there a better option than what is currently being done? ### Assistant: JC, I don't think you have a lot of options. Tying the external encoder to you servo axis (by either Load or Dual feedback modes) will have issues when the encoder runs off of the material. How do you detect when the material runs off now? Is it a run-to-length process or just measurement? This is the closest example to your application, however, what it describes can't be done on-the-fly. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/550046 Jeremy \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 527 no frequency output for forward Summary: powerflex 527problem : motor can running reverse but not forward with command what i did: change a new drive , same problem. use motion command to run motor both direction is running. when i give a command to run reverse , everything is good , voltage , frequency , current. But when given a forward command i can see command and speed was given to AOI for PF527 , but no voltage and frequency output .i replace 2 new drive they all same . somebody can help me ? ### Assistant: You need to give us a lot more information for us to help. The best thing you can do right now is upload your PLC's ACD file for us to look at. It's most likely an axis configuration problem of some sort. It doesn't make sense for us to guess at it; uploading the ACD will get you a good answer rapidly. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700 Size 6, Heatsink OvrTemp Summary: Does this drive have fans?Lately we have been encountering the Heatsink OvrTemp fault on our PowerFlex 700 Size 6 drive. If there are fans they are not visible from the anywhere. It started out happing after around 20 minutes of run time and now it happens around 10 to 12 minutes. The heat sink is getting hot and we can cool it with air and the unit runs fine for longer times. I just don't want to pull it apart and not find any fans and we aren't going to spend $15000 to replace this unit just for a couple of fans. Are there Fans on this unit? If so, where are they located? Has anyone attempted to replace their fans? ### Assistant: Yes, it does have fans. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20b-um002_-en-p.pdf Fault 8 on page 87 refers to your exact problem. Also look at the technical data document: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/20b-td001_-en-p.pdf There's the installation document: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/20b-in019_-en-p.pdf Unfortunately, Rockwell does not have a service / maintenance manual for PF700, as stated in this article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/535148 From your description, I would say the fan is no longer spinning. You should check the fan wiring (see the installation document), and verify that it is in fact spinning. They're not quiet; it should be very obvious if the fan is running. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 Control Module Replacement Summary: Need to replace PF525 Control module with a different HP controllerWe have an issue that we did not have any same size drives in stock to replace a drive with an F110 fault. I was trying to take the parameter from a 10HP 460VAC drive and download to a 1HP 460VAC drive controller. Tried using CCW, handheld HIM and USB utility for PF525. Kept getting errors on the downloads and the parameters would not change from the 1HP settings. Was not able to manually enter the parameters for the 10 HP. The drive is also EthernetIP connected. I saw in various places that the Control module of the PF525s were interchangeable. Is there a procedure to do this update using a different control module from a different size drive? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive example apps? I'm trying to learn this new powerflex stuff and I learn best when I have example apps. (Manuals put me to sleep! :) ) Anyone have a good link to drive example apps? ### Assistant: Have you looked at the sample code library? There are examples there that show how to do drive control with ControlLogix. You can find it here http://samplecode.rockwellautomation.com Hope that helps! Cal \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 - flying start 356 not available Summary: trying to program "start on the fly" and option not available in HIMWe are trying to program start on the fly but if we try and access any parameter from 335 upwards it jumps to parameter 370 so there is no access to the start options, this is on the powerflex 753 HIM 20-HIM-A6 ### Assistant: If you're trying to access those parameters from the HIM, try changing parameter 301 ACCESS LEVEL. If it is at 0 (basic), try changing it to 2 (expert). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Elements required to action an specific cylinder electric. Summary: I am going to make a project about position control with a cylinder MPAR- A3800E-M2BGood Morning everyone. This is elementary to know, but I would like to know Which are the elements that I need to activate an MP series Cylinder (MPAR- A3800E-M2B) Including Control, control motion, software, etc. For this type of Cylinder. Thank you. ### Assistant: Julio, this is too sweeping a request for a user-supported forum. You need a drive, Logix Designer (and then pick which firmware version), some form of communications card (Ethernet, SERCOS), cables. This is the sort of question you need to ask your local Rockwell distributor and local Rockwell representative. They should be knocking down your door to assist you in specifying Rockwell products. If they are not, then ask us here; I'd be happy to recommend mine. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 700s Phase II unicast/multicast support in RSLogix v18 I replaced a PF 700s Phase II drive and Logix is returning an I/O error that says it doesn't support unicast/multicast data. The old drive was firmware version 4.001 and the new one is version 4.002. Otherwise, everything is the same. I used the 20-COMM-E from the old drive and have kept all the parameters the same. Is there something I missed or something I can change to fix this? ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Please, post the EXACT error message, or better a screenshot... it will be easier for Forum users to start a research on it. Also please post some informations about your Ethernet/IP network, configuration, Switches, IP address, modules used, 20-COMM-E firmware.... ...all what you can add to clarify things could help in trying to solve. :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Mam error code Summary: err 05mam err 05 means what? who meet this and solution, thanks! ### Assistant: with this little infromation you should not expect any reply \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 - Input Module Explosion Summary: Issues involving the performance of the new Powerflex 755- productsGood Morning, I came here to find more information or suggestions regarding the last issue that we had in our plant. We have five Powerflex 75HP drives running pulp pumps. The electrical room has HVAC and optimal temperature and humidity conditions. Last week we had a sudden failure in one of the powerflex 700 drives, it had been in service for more than four years, and we haven't had any events during its normal operation. We began doing an extensive inspection and we found a hotspot in one of the modules, and one of the IGBTs were damaged. So far it was an isolated event but during last week we have two additional explosions of two new powerflex 755 drives. The whole rectifier module was damaged, and we guess it has something to do with the pre-charge circuit. We have lost three drives and we want to make sure that our installation is reliable. The typical installation scheme for our plant includes the input circuit breaker an output contactor and reactance. We did an extensive inspection of the ground scheme with no issues. We only found no PE-B jumper installed on the drives but we don´t think this has something related to the input module failure. What do you suggest?. How do you improve the MTTF of our drives (typical 3- 5 years ). ? Did anyone had a similar experience?. What did you install to reduce the probability of a sudden failure?. Does the new family powerflex 755 demand more from the installation in comparison with the powerflex 700 drives. Thank you for your comments or suggestions, Best Regards, Daniel Riascos. ### Assistant: If your supply is solidly grounded, then both the PE-A and PE-B jumpers should be installed. If it is not solidly grounded, then both jumpers should be removed. Rockwell has NEVER been able to adequately explain why they ship drives in an indeterminate state with one jumper installed and one removed. It's both IN, or both OUT, according to Rockwell's own literature. It just doesn't make sense. The jumper configuration could play a role in your failures. The output contactor is a different problem. Is there any chance the contactor opened while the drive was still running? If the contactor opens before the drive is disabled, you could blow up the drive. You must make sure the drive run command is removed before opening the output contactor. You would do better to move the contactor to the input side of the drive, or better yet use safe-torque-off option card and eliminate the output contactor entirely. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Adding a timer to Powerflex 525 for maintenance intervals Summary: We want to track pump run timeWe want to add a timer to the pump ran by the Power Flex 525 that is controlling a Roots blower, Any ideas? ### Assistant: Parameter B019 in the basic display group is elapsed run time. You don't have to add anything at all; the drive keeps track. If you require an external elapsed time meter, the 525 has two relay outputs. Relay 2 on terminals R5 and R6 is already configured to be a running indicator (parameter T081 is set to value 2). If you need the opposite contact, then program relay 1 on terminals R1 and R2 to be the running indicator by setting parameter T076 to value 2. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VFD Clearance issues Summary: Powerflex 520 - Clearance IssuesAll, We are having a little debate at work on VFD clearances. and adhering to the specifications. The question is simple, I just cant find the answer. In the specifications for the Powerflex 520 Series AC Drive, you will find a section on "Clearance". It shows different mounting options for Vertical and Horizontal. There are 4 scenarios for mounting vertical when you have more than one VFD, but I am only concerned with two of them 1) Vertical Mount - Keep 1 inch in between. 2) Vertical, Zero Stacking - No clearance in between. My question is, what is "Zero Stacking"? Is that meaning having two rows of VFD's? That's what I get out of it. Others at work disagree and think the "Stacking" implies the VFD mounted next to it. I think stacking means having two or more ROWS of VFD's. Co-workers think stacking as a side-by-side VFD mounting. Thoughts anyone? ### Assistant: It looks like "zero stacking" simply means when you mount the VFD next to each other with no (zero) space between them. I didn't find anything mentioning having multiple rows of VFDs. In some VFDs this can de-rate the max ambient operating temp. In others, it doesn't affect the max operating temp. Frames 0-6 do not need to be de-rated (see below language from spec sheet). • Zero Stacking™ – Frame 0…6 drives can be mounted next to each other with no reduction of surrounding air temperature rating (50 °C). This unique bookshelf design also allows access to one drive without disturbing another. In general, it looks like zero stacking derates the operating temp by 5 deg C. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlFLASH Plus V2 is available for download - Free of charge All, ControlFLASH Plus software version 2, part of the Studio 5000 software release, is now available. Updates focus on enhanced productivity. New features include seamless PCDC connectivity in "flash devices" and "manage firmware" for download of firmware, viewing of release notes and important notices, firmware inventory performance improvements, usability enhancements, support for Micro810 and Micro820 flash over USB, and the inclusion of FactoryTalk Updater V1.00.00. Download for ControlFLASH Plus V2.00.00 only -> https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/ocx.aspx?sdrsid=S39511 Download for ControlFLASH Plus V2.00.00 with FactoryTalk Services -> https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/ocx.aspx?sdrsid=S39512 ControlFLASH Plus Quick Start Guide -> https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qs/cfp-qs001_-en-e.pdf Regards, Fabio Malaspina ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlFLASH Plus V2 is available for download - Free of charge All, ControlFLASH Plus software version 2, part of the Studio 5000 software release, is now available. Updates focus on enhanced productivity. New features include seamless PCDC connectivity in "flash devices" and "manage firmware" for download of firmware, viewing of release notes and important notices, firmware inventory performance improvements, usability enhancements, support for Micro810 and Micro820 flash over USB, and the inclusion of FactoryTalk Updater V1.00.00. Download for ControlFLASH Plus V2.00.00 only -> https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/ocx.aspx?sdrsid=S39511 Download for ControlFLASH Plus V2.00.00 with FactoryTalk Services -> https://download.rockwellautomation.com/esd/ocx.aspx?sdrsid=S39512 ControlFLASH Plus Quick Start Guide -> https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qs/cfp-qs001_-en-e.pdf Regards, Fabio Malaspina ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700S DC Bus Drive / Voltage Feedback Error We are stuck with a rather odd drive:20DR125xxxxxx Basically a 125Amp PF 700S Drive, Frame 5 with a 650VDC Common Bus input.We are having a Loss of Voltage Feedback error; which links to Parameter 394.However, unlike the larger drives (above Frame 9), I cannot find any information about a "voltage feedback board" (Part number: SK-H1-SVFB2-E1 on the larger drives). So I don't know how this error is generated. We have checked the connections multiple times, and have had no luck. If I disable this parameter, the drive basically becomes a PF700VC...as the big difference between the VC and S is the motor voltage feedback and control....and I need the S control in this application.Any help of suggestions would be appreciated. Unrelated to this, does anyone know if there is a drawing showing all of the Boards / componenets on the PF 700 Drives along with their interconnections. ### Assistant: Rob, Please call tech support at 262.512.8176 for further information. The voltage feedback board on Frames 6 and below are mounted on top of the switch mode power supply. On the Frame 6 it can be replaced in the field however, we do not offer a spare part kit.On the frame 5 it is a little harder to replace in the field, however it is possible. If the drive is still under warranty than have your distrubutor do an advance exchange. We do have connection diagrams for frame 9 and higher because the boards are accessable. Todd JaremkoTech Support \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 750 Series Drive Summary: Standard Life of 750 Series DriveDear Sir, Some of our clients will have a quarries that, what is your supplied drives standard life? We also think this is a valid question. If a plant used Power Flex 750 series drives only and they may used 50 -100 drives with various ratings then, they don't know when and which drive to be replaced and maintain their stock accordingly. You also understand that, all users try to maintain their minimum stock by which they may minimized their shutdown time. But till date you are not provided such a document by which any client know about that, this drive we purchase and it will work for ....... hours in standard operating conditions. You also mentioned the derating conditions of your supplied drives. Please rethink your consumer as, if any client purchase a drive by using several lakhs of rupees and they don't know how many days it will works in standard operating environment then, why they invest? If you have any authentic document then, please send to us. Hope to hear from you very soon. Regards Jhantu Kumar Das ### Assistant: First off, Mr. Das, this is a user-supported forum. It is not officially monitored by Rockwell employees. It is highly unlikely we can provide all the data you request here. I can provide some of it - you asked for derating data. The link below contains derating information based on ambient temperature and altitude: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/750-td001_-en-p.pdf Have you contacted your local Rockwell sales representative for the expected life time data? Have you contacted Rockwell Technical Support? Those are the only two paths I can think of that might provide such data. I think you will find it difficult to get such data. You have not defined "standard operating environment". My personal experience with PF750 drives is that they give years of reliable service. Failures are usually because of external factors - supply power surges and contaminated cooling air are the two most common. Motor overspeeds caused by external forces can also destroy drives. All three factors cause drive failures that should not be attributed to the drive. Please contact your local Rockwell representative; maybe they have data you might find useful. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Physical axis fault Summary: 1756-HYD02 physical axis faulthaving a physical axis fault. built an automatic fault reset and placed a counter on a oneshot on it. the counter will count as many as 100 resets at a time. happens when the axis is almost fully retracted and not every time. ### Assistant: Sounds like the position tolerance of the axis but could also be related to gains or tuning. Just a few ideas. Shane Welcher \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AB Powerflex 70 from Australia on African power supply Summary: Would a VFD rated for 415 - 480V run on 380V?Hello forum, I have a client that recently imported a Powerflex 70 VFD from Australia. The unit start and runs for about 30 seconds (runs well btw) and after that shuts down due to low voltage fault. I see in the manual it mentions under File E, Drive Memory Group, item 202: "[Voltage Class]Configures the drive current rating and associates it with the selected voltage(for example, 400V or 480V). This parameter is normally used when downloading parameter sets." Would this setting allow the VFD to run on our 380? Is this even possible? Or is the only option a step up transformer? The installation is a plane ride and 6 hours drive away, so visiting the site is not a quick affair. Thanks in advance, Hein ### Assistant: It would help to know the drive part number. If this drive was purchased in Australia, it was PROBABLY a part number beginning 20ACxx. This means parameter 202 was already set for low voltage (400V). If the part number was 20ADxx then parameter 202 was set to high voltage (480V). "low voltage fault" - do you mean Fault 4 - undervoltage? Regardless of the parameter 202 setting, the bus voltage will give an undervoltage fault when the DC bus voltage falls below 407V in standard control, 300V in enhanced control. See page 82 of the users manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20a-um001_-en-p.pdf You can have your end user monitor parameter 226 (see page 55): bus volts at time of last fault. We need more information to help you: What is the drive part number What is the value of parameter 202 What is the line in voltage Does line voltage sag when this drive turns on What is the line voltage source (underpowered generator?) Is this an old drive with standard controls or does it have enhanced controls What is the motor name plate data What is the load What is the exact fault code the end user gets If the VFD is configured with parameter 202 set to low voltage, then yes, the drive should be able to run on 380VAC. Is it possible they are single-phasing the drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700s Fault 27 ( IOC ) Intermittent trip Morning all! Hope to get some answers on this re-occuring fault that has us baffled. We have a powerflex700s as the lead drive on a front drum of a winder and are currently experiencing intermittent Fault27 ( Instantaneous Overcurrent ) trips. This drive has been on line for several years without issues but, for the last 8 months, it has been faulting on F27. We have done the following to isolate the problem yet it still trips and appears the frequency of trips is more often. 1.)Swapped drive to spare and downloaded running program. 2.) Autotune3.) Changed Motor4.) Temporary motor cable swap5.) Temporary tach cable swap6.) Lowered parameter 402 from 900 to 300 - PWM Bandwidth We have attempted to run an autotune, and believe to have done so successfully but still trips. We suspect tuning may help us but unsure where to go from here. Any suggestions, correct answers and I'll buy coffee? Regards, Thibs ### Assistant: first thing the manual says is reduce mechanical load...how did that affect it? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 can't start the drive [Start Inhibits] Hello guys, At first, I am not technical person so I need as basic explanations as possible. I bought lightly used PowerFlex 70, reset all data to factory defaults, connected input to L1 L2 L3, motor to U V W and I thought that is enough for starting the drive. However already 3 days I am trying to start it but no success. Orange STS LED is always blinking, so according to manual I should look at [Start Inhibits] 214 parameter. I checked it and I saw "1" in my device: xx0x000000000100, which means, 2-Enable. Enable is selected on Digital In 6 and it is impossible to change it. What does it mean? How can I change it? I don't use any additional hardware, I hope I only need to do some connection and programming to start the drive. As I said, device is factory defaulted. Please somebody help how to get rid of this orange light. Thanks. ### Assistant: Most probably you just need to connect a logical "1" to DI6. I say most probably because I can't tell if there is any other condition inhibiting the drive. If your drive DIs are 24V, you need to connect terminal 7 to 8 and also connect 6 to 9. If your drive DIs are 115Vac then you have to connect terminal 8 to neutral and 6 to 115Vac I recommend the quick start guide 20A-QS001_-EN-P.pdf or having a technical person on site. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 845H encoder replacement with 847H series Summary: 845H series encoder with NPN current sink output to be replaced with 847H series845H -SJ DZ23 CNYZC incremental encoder with NPN current sink output is connected to 1771-IK encoder counting module. Can any one suggest a replacement encoder from 847H series for the above encoder Thanks ### Assistant: That'll be an 847H-DN27-RE01000 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex70 0-10Vdc input funky I have a powerflex70 on a chiller controlling condenser fan motors. I measured the 10Vdc signal on my input terminal. But when I read what the VFD is reading with parameter 17, it's flickering between -5Vdc to 4Vdc. Installed new shielded wire between my controller output and the VFD but with the same results. See the video here: https://imgur.com/gallery/hT2VvS5 ### Assistant: Is the shield on your new cable grounded at the VFD end? Is this new cable run near AC cables (such as VFD line in or motor cables)? When you say you've measured the analog signal at your input terminals, could you be more specific? Are you saying you measured the signal at the VFD analog input terminals and the signal did not flicker on your multimeter? Using a multimeter to read the signal: have you lifted both conductors from the VFD terminals and measured it? What provides the analog input signal? A potentiometer? An analog output from a PLC? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Safe-Torque and Run input Summary: STO and Run input timingI have a very simple machine with only push-buttons, relays and an old PF70 drive. We wish to at least upgrade the safety on this machine and want to use the 525 and its STO. My concern is the timing of the run and STO inputs. The simplest way to do this is to give the run and STO, using safety relays, at the same time. Will this work or will these signals being so close together cause an issue? ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf If you would, look at page 241 of the attached manual. If you're using an MSR - MONITORING Safety Relay, then the safety action comes from some sort of guard switch or e-stop button. The start button does not go through the MSR at all. If this is your intent, you will have no problems with timing between the start ant STO inputs because the STO input has to be made before the drive will even look at the start input. However, your description makes me think you're going to replace regular ice cube relays with these: https://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Relays-and-Timers/PCB-Pin-Style-Safety-Control-Relays And try to send both the start signal and safety signal through these to the start input and the safety input simultaneously. In this case, you will likely have a timing problem. In addition, you will not materially improve the safety of your machine. These ice-cube style relays are intended to have both of their channels used in parallel. Their contact pairs are force-guided - that is, the contacts are mechanically attached so both must make or neither does. Your simple machine probably uses only one contact of a regular relay, so adding in a "safety" ice cube relay without rewiring into 2-channel circuits doesn't add to safety at all. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SmartGuard 600 Summary: SmartGuard 600 Does anyone know how to tell the drive link for communication via USB port, to access the SmartGuad 600? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 527 AC Drive Safe FLT S01 Fault Summary: High rate of failures on Powerflex 527 Control Modules 25C-CTM1 - Safe FLT S01We have had our fifth PowerFlex 527 (25C) SAFE FLT S0 1 Safety Core Internal Fault over the last couple of years. We have about 25 of these on site. Knowledgebase states that the "Safe FLT S01 is caused by the failures of BF1 fuse on the Control board. The Drive will safely shut down and display Fault S01. The fault is not resettable, the PowerFlex 527 control module 25C-CTM1 must be replaced." - Nobody is willing to repair. Are there any known causes for this fault? Is this a common issue? The bus fuse is a surface mount fuse rated for about 350mA. We are thinking of replacing with a higher rated fuse. Has anybody done this? ### Assistant: If it's surface-mounted, replacing it on your own is going to void ANY sort of guarantee as to safety function. Should you have a safety incident, Rockwell will fight any lawsuit and likely be successful. Can you describe the installation and wiring? Your failures seem extremely uncommon. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex400 not starting from Logic(Studio 5000 V24.0) Hello Everyone, Hope your good. This is Waseem, and facing problem with PowerFlex400. I'm controlling it over Ethernet(22-Comm-E) and Studio 5000 V24.0, I have created logic to control the VFD, Mapping also done with it in logic. The main problem is coming when im giving a start command from logic, the VFD is not starting(Drive Active Feedback not coming). I thought Communication is happening, so i pinged the IP(Working Fine), Checked in IO tree (Status Ok), In VFD property(Left Bottom Corner Showing Running). I faulted the VFD and did clear fault from logic, its working(Fault has been cleared from Logic Command). If i start it Manually Active Feedback getting in logic. Only the problem is its not taking start command from logic. My speed ref option is "Com port". Please help me to come out from problem.. Thanks in advance. Regards, Waseem Akhtar ### Assistant: What is Parameter 36 (start source) set to? If you want to run from the 22-COMM-E, then I believe you must set P36 to 5 - COMM PORT. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAM Registration correction Summary: Incremental Move to Absolute Move with Registration markI have an application that is indexing paper 5.5" to a punch. I am using a incremental move to index, then reading a registration mark which triggers an event which sets a position value for an absolute move. When the move gets to within 2" of the target position I am changing dynamics to slow the velocity. I am seeing some overshoot and motion reversal in the application. Tuning adjustments do not appear to improve the overshoot. My question is, when running an incremental move and then switching to a registration move, does the incremental move command go inactive when the absolute move type is commanded, or does it still try to complete and then add the absolute move to it at the end of its process? ### Assistant: In your case, the absolute move effectively cancels the incremental move. I'm not sure where the overshoot is coming from, but check the MCD and absolute MAM decels to make sure it can hit the position without overshoot. Another option is to use a second incremental move at the 2" point instead of the absolute move. The second incremental MAM would have the lower speed, and its position would be the delta you need for registration adjustment. You wouldn't even need the MCD at that point. When the second MAM is an absolute, the motion planner has to ignore the incremental MAM since it now has somewhere specific to go. When the second MAM is also an incremental, the motion planner adds the remaining distance from the first MAM to the incremental distance from the second MAM, as well as, using the second MAM's settings for speed, accel, decel, etc. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Configuring PF755 IP through HIM, Checking, comparing New Firmware of Main Board with Drive... Dear Sir, One of my Power Flex Drive PF755 Main Board has failed while power was made ON after Shutdown.Indication on HIM were sufficient to understand this apart from the fact that none of the Keys on HIM were operative that time. I was having the Backup of the Drive which is used for Uncoiler applicatio. I am in need of small Manual/ Lesson for Configuring New IP using HIM after replacing Main Board in such a way that even after power recycle the Parametered IP of the Drive through HIM does not changes. Once the IP is configured , 1)How to check the Firmware of the Drive New Main Board and match it with the Firmware of my Old Main Board with respect to the available backup of the Drive. Once this is established Drive backup in my PC can be downloaded. Please send the available Lessons from your Data Bank of Problem solutions for Learning, adapting and solving similar problem that may come in future. ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Refer to page 240 of the PDF above. Also, look at this PDF: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/750com-um001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 Drive Summary: Frequency SelectionPlease, how do I preset different frequency on the drive? I have the drive attached to a pump which required the pump to operate at different frequency due to the requirement of the downstream equipment. ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20a-um001_-en-p.pdf You haven't given enough information about your system for us to give a definitive answer, but what you need is inside the manual PDF link above. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: falha F110 mebrana do teclado Summary: boa tarde estou tendo problema com varios inversores PF525, apresentado esta falha como poderia soluciona-la? ### Assistant: In English: F110 means the drive detected a membrane keypad fault. This probably means one of the membrane keys is deformed such that it is permanently pressed. If the fault does not go away after cycling power, you will have to replace the control module. In Portuguese: F110 significa que o inversor detectou uma falha no teclado da membrana. Isso provavelmente significa que uma das teclas da membrana é deformada de tal forma que é permanentemente pressionada. Se a falha não desaparecer após a energização, você terá que substituir o módulo de controle. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400 fault 012 will not reset Summary: Have a Powerflex 400 drive that tripped on fault 012, cannot get fault to clear,22C-D088A103 Drive shows a 012 fault, tried to reset through keypad no luck, power down power up no luck, suggestions ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-e.pdf Go to page 116 which describes fault 12. Can you describe the installation? Is this brand new, or has it been running for some time? What changed recently? You might consider meggering the motor and motor T-leads. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ethernet Encoder (842E-CM-MIP3BA) for 2 controllers My understanding is that these encoders (842E-CM-MIP3BA) are configured as "AXIS_CIP_DRIVE" in a logix controller which, similar to a CIP drive cannot be "connected" to two controllers simultaneously. Our applpication involved gearing the axis to an internal virtual axis on each controller for psoition tracking. These encoders should in my mind be able to operate "listen only", i.e. broadcasting timestamped encoder values, but I am doubting that this is possible. I'd love to hear otherwise; has anyone experience with these ethernet encoders? ### Assistant: You are correct, one controller wants to own the encoder. What are the real axes on your system? If they are K350, or K6500, those take auxiliary encoder inputs. You could use a regular incremental encoder and an encoder splitter such as what Motrona offers to go to a drive in each machine. The auxiliary axis can then be configured as an axis within each processor. If you really want just one encoder, you would need all the axes in one motion group in one processor. Note, one of my coworkers tried to use the CIP motion ethernet encoders. He had a LOT of problems with one of them constantly dropping out, to the point that he abandoned them for traditional encoders. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Error code 22 in CAT 160 inverter Hi every body. I have CAT 160 BA01NSF1P1 inverter from AB. I have error code 07 22 . I downloaded manual,but there isn't this error code information.what should I do? ### Assistant: Fault Code 22 Indication: Drive Reset Description: Stop input not present. Corrective Action: Check stop input at TB3 terminal 8. Check manual: 160-um003_-en-p.pdf Bye \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Speed reference on 753 drive Summary: Too much speed on the motorHello everybody, My motor is running at the speed of 55Hz, but my reference speed is set at 50Hz, what could be the problem? Mokhoele Mahao ### Assistant: Mokhoele, it would take very little time to troubleshoot this if you would include the DNO file from DriveExecutive or whatever file format CCW uses for VFDs. You've given precisely zero useful information to help us help you. If you cannot get a DriveExecutive file or a CCW file for this VFD, you will have to tell us all about this application. How is the drive configured (flux vector, sensorless vector, V/Hz), what feedback, command speed source, and on and on. there are dozens of parameters affecting the operation of the VFD. You haven't even told us what the load is. Best chance for us to help you is to give us complete information about the application. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Summary: PowerFlex 525 ,460, 3ph runs single phase without faulting out.I have a situation where a A/B PowerFlex 525 3ph,460vac ,15hp drive a motor with mechanical disc brake. The brake is fed separate from L1and L2 of PowerFlex , respective a contactor that turn on-off the brake, at some point fuse on L1 blown out , but the drive didn't fault but keep running with brake engaged (not released) My question is why the drive was still running single phase without any fault ? Was because feedback from L2 through brake coil to L1 to drive ? ### Assistant: Hi I do not have experience with PF 525 but do have it with PF 70-700, my recommendations for you are: Check if the phase lost detection is on or off, Read the Knowledgebase answer 578273 and Consider installing an external phase loss relay (this is what I have done) Bye \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Setting parameter 445 on 753 Summary: Sensitive level in terms of %Good day, I wish to activate the phase loss on the 753 drive and I have a few questions 1. What is the correct setting of output phase loss level ( parameter 445) 2. The default setting is 200, and 200 is equal to what percentage of phase loss? 3. The sensitivity is based on voltage? M. Mahao ### Assistant: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/719367/page/1 According to this knowledgebase article: F21 is Output Phase Loss, which means that the current in one or more phases has been lost or remains below the threshold set in Parameter 445 [Out PhaseLossLvl] for one second. Decreasing the threshold in Parameter 445 [Out PhaseLossLvl] will make the drive less sensitive to tripping. This is usually necessary when the motor is smaller than the drive rating. Check for an open output contactor or any loss of connection between the drive and motor. However, I'm pretty sure that the value in P445 is NOT in units of current; otherwise, why would the default value be 200? I don't think it's percentage either. However, no where I can I find a good definition or method to set this value properly. To activate output phase loss, you need to set parameter 444 to something that is useful to you (either alarm or fault). Default setting is ignore. You should be able to view the knowledgebase article; it is tagged as being for everyone. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Cyclone pump motor Summary: Change of speed, pressure and currentGood day, We have, 550V ac, 220KW motor pushing a cyclone pump. But after changing the propeller the motor misbehaved. At sometime the pressure and current drops and at same time speed slightly increases this happens in the intervals of say 20 minutes . We have checked the settings everything is still the same. Attached is the motor trends 1. Red line is the pressure 2. Blue line is the current 3. Green line in the motor speed M. Mahao ### Assistant: The motor pump is controlled by 755 M . Mahao \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Axis Properties - Backlash Reversal Offset Enter the value of the reversal offset for the load in terms of user defined position units. Compensation Window Enter the value for the compensation window in terms of user position units. What Does 'Compensation Window' mean? ### Assistant: See the Motion System Tuning document https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/motion-at005_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: upload program from 1394 Gmc digital controller I have 1394 Gmc digital controller from AB and I have GML Commander software too. I want to upload program from controller. which cable do I need? also can I upload all of program from controller? ### Assistant: I could connect to 1394 Gmc digital controller in Windows XP Mode. but we want to upload program from controller I have this error. can I use windose XP mode to upload program? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 not reaching speed command We have a Powerflex 755 Drive that will not reach the commanded frequency setpoint. The Logic is telling the drive to run at 60Hz however the HIM is only reading about 6-8Hz. The motor barely, if at all spins at this Frequency and is a jumpy. Any ideas what might be causing this? ### Assistant: It would help if we knew how you had it setup. Direction Mode (Parameter 308) Speed Ref A Sel (Parameter 545) Anything else you can add that would help? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power flex 527 ip address,Subnet mask & gate way getting default In power flex 527 the ip address and gateway are both same in our plant. (ex- IP address 192.168.2.84 ,subnet mask -255.255.255.0 & gateway 192.168.2.84 ). I set the ip address through dhcp . When after i connected to the network all the ipaddress,subnet mask & gateway getting defauls to 0.0.0.0. ### Assistant: If you are using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) the settings of the powerflex will be issued from the DHCP server. you don't need to set the IP and subnet and gatweway manually. If you don't use DHCP your gateway adres cannot be the same as the IP adres of the device \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AxisHomedStatus signal is reset on powerup Hello Everyone hardware: 1769-L36ERMS Compact GuardLogic 5370 Safety Controller, revision 30.014 drive: 2097-V32PRO-LM Kinetix 350, 2A, 240V, Integral Filter Ethernet Drive motor: TLY-A130P-Bxx4 Our motor has an absolute encoder. We have written a special program which will run and set the MAH command. This works fine. I want to capture the scenario where the ".AxisHomedStatus" bit goes false because of a hardware problem etc. I will then bring alarm and the engineer must then re-run the special program. The problem is that on bootup, this bit goes false for short period. I know I can put a on-boot timer to delay the looking at this bit, however I was wondering if there is a drive bit which I could use instead, like "driveBooted" or something else. Thanks alot ### Assistant: Look at the motion group's GroupSynced bit to see if it can be used to mask the alarm. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 S47 (FBK Device Failure) Summary: Kinetix 5500 Feedback woodoo with MPL motor.Hello Guys! I have an interesting problem with a Kinetix 5500 drive. The machine built with 3pc 2198-H008-ERS drive and 3pc MPL-B220T-VJ72AA motor. The CPU is a CompatcLogix L30ERM. The problem is what I wrote in the title. The servo working for a hour and get an error what is: FLT S47 - FDBK Device Failure 5. I found an article in the knowledgebase what is: 585056 - Kinetix 5500 drive S45 Fault. We changed the motor, the feedback connector, cable, drive, everything. The problem exists. The cable lenght is 15m. Somebody met before this problem? After we changed the HW stuffs, we upgrade the CPU to V26 and the drives to 4.001. And the problem still exists. So what do you think what can do with this? BR, Tamas ### Assistant: Please take a look also to the following technotes: Kinetix 5500: FLT S47 Feedback Device Failure Troubleshooting Kinetix 5500 Drive - S47 Subcodes FDBK Device Failure Flt S47 05 on Kinetix 5500 Drive with DSL Converter - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Synchronization (motion) between three motors using 3 PowerFlex 525 VFDs and 3 encoders? Summary: 05BH00CB02AF encoders motion synchronizationI am trying to setup the motion tracking of a large platform using three motors controlled by three VFDs. These motors have to move at the same pace and be 100% synchronized otherwise the platform will break or the motors will get damaged. The drives are PowerFlex 525 with one encoder on each motor communicating with the encoder on the VFD. The encoder is 05BH00CB02AF. I am wondering what is the best way to sync the motion of these motors? and how to have safety check in place to stop the motion if one motor goes out of sync? I haven't seen the parameters from the encoders yet, but just wanted to check if Rockwell provides any modules that can handle motion synchronization? ### Assistant: You can't do this with 525 VFDs by themselves, but you could with 755s and some encoder splitters. In this scenario, one of the 3 motors would be the master and you would give speed commands to it. The other two motors will be slaves. The slaves will need two encoder cards (one for its encoder, one for the encoder signal coming from the master. The master encoder signal needs to go to the master drive and the two slaves, so you will need two encoder splitters to get three separate signal paths. Alternatively, you could use the PF755s and a single encoder card each, and also a CompactLogix processor capable of motion control - a 1769L30ERM or a 5069-L310ERM for instance. This eliminates the need for the encoder splitters and gives a lot more capability to the system, but at higher cost. I'm very partial to the compactlogix motion control approach. Going cheap on the application you describe will cost you in the end. 525 drives are not up to the task. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 Summary: Drive ControlDoes " Safe Torque Off" stop a homing sequence, with a homing sensor, once it is initiated? If not what is the best way to stop the drive with a "E" Stop button ? ### Assistant: Safe torque off stops everything. It's intended for emergency stops and guard circuits. The K350 manual will have safety circuit examples. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 755T controlnet card Summary: Port error message I have a problem with a new drive 755T revision 14, the old one is broken,so I have to change it (same part number),but I also have to connect to ControlNet and I have the following message on rslogix 5000 (v19): "Connected communication port number does not match between the project and the drive" "With the RSLogix 5000 Project offline, do a Match Drive within the Module Definition" I tried to do that ,adapted to ControlNet: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/522818">https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/522818">https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/522818 When I tried to match with offline project I had the following message:"Unable to match to online drive.Connected comm module does not match" I updated the AOP (AOP for PowerFlex 755T (v20+) and all PowerFlex drives (v31+) v5.04 ) according the tech note: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/507211">https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/507211">https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/507211 but the above message is still appearing. Software and hardware list: Rslogix 5000 v19 1756-L61 FW 19 755T REV 14.01 I saw a "May be compatible" between the above AOP and Rslogix 5000 19.01,but I don't know if is the cause. I thought could be an option to connect this drive by Ethernet via embedded card ,but may be I will have the same message. I appreciate any suggestion Thanks Silvia ### Assistant: The old drive had a Controlnet card in exactly the same slot as your new one? Your error messages imply that the old drive had a completely different comm card than the new one. The tech notes are talking about card revisions. Your quoted message implies something like the program is expecting an ethernet card while the drive has a controlnet card. What is the EXACT error message you're getting? Was the old drive a 755T? or just a 755? They are not interchangeable. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 755 encoder card Summary: What might be reasons that causes encoder card failure in powerflex 755 drives. ### Assistant: We've encountered a number of ENC1 incremental encoder input card failures for PF750 drives (one customer's drive has eaten 3 of them, I think). We never found a convincing reason. Sorry, no solution, but you're not alone either. How many cards failed so far? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Save/Record Fault Code of PowerFlex 700s By Ethernet/DeviceNet or ControlNet, is there any solution to record the fault code in RSLogix 5000? thanks lots ### Assistant: I'm looking at old code we used on a standard system. We used Ethernet and issued a MSG command after the Drive:I.Faulted bit goes true. The MSG command was CIP Generic, service type Get Attribute Single, Service Code e, Class 97, Instance 1, Attribute 0. Destination is a UDT; construction shown here: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveExecutive can not add peripheral on offline status,version5.06.03 Step1:I created a new drive with PowerFlex 753; Step2:All parameters can be seen; Step3:I want to add an expand I/O card(20-750-2262C) through Tab Peripheral ,and click Add...; Step4:Select Port 4,and click OK. Step5:New window is opened,but this window is frozen,not respond for a long time; Step6:Close this window, error message come out HRESULT Code:0x800706be,"the remote procedure call failed" ### Assistant: I have find the reason why DriveExecutive have error happen and stay long time while add Peripheral. It is because my hard disk has very small space,less than 1G. I have tried serveral computer with big disk space, this function can be launch normally. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Mcirologix 1400 Ethernet to Danfoss FC302 Summary: Can I connect to the Danfoss FC302 c/w MCA121 kit onboardHello I have been reading the Danfoss manual on the MCA121 EIP card and it refers to connection with RS Logix 5000 later than version 20.0 Do you know if I can connect a 1400 using RSlogix 500 EIP or am I barking up the wrong tree. Any reference would be appreciated. Thanks Marshall ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum! I guess it is not possible, as the device probably requires an I/O connection over Ethernet/IP (CIP class 1 message) that isn't supported on MIcrologix 1400. You may check if there are some information about explicit message (CIP class 3 message) on Danfoss guide, but it would be not a good way to try to control the device, though. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 753 Drive trips on 5028 SI Comm fault when stopping Summary: Powerflex 753 trips a 5028 SI comm fault, when drive is stopped, have DB brakesDrive setup-Powerflex 753 with Ethernet card, communicating with a Micrologix1400, running through drive wizard startup, and at the point where you check the direction of rotation, drive starts runs at entered speed, and when you hit stop icon on wizard, the drive trips a SI comm fault 5028, had wizard set for rapid stop and coast to stop, same results, have 4 drives in this setup and tried another drive and it also did same thing. any ideas? ### Assistant: George, have you seen this? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/580277/page/1 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Getting Fault code 9 followed by Fault code 5 Summary: Can a blip current spike cause a drive to get Over Volt fault ?We have 150 HP motor that keeps getting a fault code 9 (Transistor Over temp) then followed up with a fault code 5 ( Over Volt). We put a Fluke metering on the drive while it was running and took samples of Current , Voltage on each phases. We saw we would get a blip of a current spike then the drive would follow up with a voltage spike and fault with a fault code 5. This would happen when the drive was running but not under load (cant bottom profiler knives not processing product at the time) and moving into position for the next cant set. So we are trying to figure out if we have a drive going bad or a motor torque issue. By the way when it faults it's set fault to coast and free spins for about 7 minutes. Any thoughts Drive or motor..... ### Assistant: What drive is this? How is the drive configured? Vector with feedback? Do you have a dynamic braking resistor? What speeds does the code 9 fault happen? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 No converters port 11 please help Summary: HIM module is showing this message can someone elaborate pleasePowerflex 755 drive giving me "No converters" in port 11 message on HIM someone please elaborate. ### Assistant: Did the converter section on this large drive get serviced or replaced? That message means there's something wrong with the fiber optic connections. Are you also getting 11142, 11242, 11342 errors? See page 347 of the 750-PM001 manual. Also see the re-rate section in the troubleshooting chapter, page 353. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 VFD Summary: Powerflex 525: Not showing ADC optionI have 10 powerflex 525 module in my program and all of them have ADC option except for one VFD. I compared all setting with the one which has this option and everything looks same, Anyone can tell me what am I doing wrong here? ### Assistant: In the image you shared, we can see two different drive tabs. The one labeled VFD80205 shows firmware 5.002. The one labeled VFD80305 shows firmware version 5.001. Since you can't see the ADC branch for that drive, the first thing I'd try is flashing VFD80305 up to firmware 5.002 to see if that fixes the problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive Program Does anyone know if I can transfer the program settings from a PowerFlex 700 to a 753 so that i don't have to completely redo the setup. I'm not sure if the setups are the same and when the replacement comes in production is going to want it ASAP. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: Refer to 20him-um001 document if you want to copy data from a PF700 to 753. Read page 50, Using the CopyCat Function. All you do, just upload data to PF700's HIM and use the PF700's HIM to download data to PF753. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Electronic Gear with PowerFlex 753 Hi, I have an Electronic Gearing Application in which a motor has to follow a segmented conveyor. The conveyor will have an incremental encoder coupled to it and so will the motor. I have done Electronic Gearing before utilizing a PowerFlex 700S and an induction motor. For that case I only needed to vary the Ratio which I did with a PanelView connected via DNet. In this case the Ratio will be fixed but once the motor and the conveyor be geared I will have to put the motor in phase with the conveyor which I would like to do by means of two buttons (advance - retard) I still haven't put much thinking on this. I would like to know if this can be done with a PF 753. I would like a simple application without using PF 755, PLC, PanelView. Thank you ### Assistant: It's doable. There are several knowledgebase articles which discuss what you're trying to do. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/69877/page/1 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/69750/page/1 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 525 trips on F072 Summary: Power Flex 525 trips on F072I have around 11 nos of PF525 connected to the control logix system with L71 ( version 20) and 1756-en2tr ( supervisor enabled ) and a remote rack with 1756-en2tr ( supervisor not enabled) . The drives are connected in DLR . Under normal situations the system is fine , but once drives start one by one , a random drive trips on F072 , once i reset the drive it again works Ok for some time , but after some time any other random drive trips on F072. However if i make the network linear then the drives are running fine and there is no trip at all . but once i make network in ring the issues start appearing . I also replaced one of ethernet cable ( the one , when i removed the network becomes stable in linear ) with rockwell ethernet cable but still issues remain same. The drives do have ferrite core at the input and output Any suggestion to remove this unwanted noise ?? ### Assistant: The drive is reporting fault F072 on its display. Does your control network monitor network status for each Ethernet device? Is the Logix processor seeing the same dropout for whatever drive drops out? How long is each Ethernet cable connecting each node of the ring? Things to try: Change the ring supervisor over to the remote rack's EN2TR. Disable the supervisor in the primary rack. Change out the primary rack EN2TR. What would be wrong with leaving the network as linear? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX 755 profibus Summary: reference & feedbackshello; can anyone help me on how can i send reference to the powerflex 755 throught profibus, (im connecting with the drive, i can send command word and receive status word) ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Try to read the following technote: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/505633 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ControlFLASH Plus V3.00.00 is available on PCDC All, I would like to announce that the latest release of ControlFLASH Plus™ V3.00.00 is available for download from PCDC. Compatibility information on PCDC has been updated accordingly. This release includes the following key changes: Improved productivity Enhanced concurrent flashing for devices with parent/child relationships and devices on linear/DLR topologies (for example, flashing 8 Kinetix drives on Ethernet, now takes 11 minutes Vs 1h and 20 minutes previously) – exceptions exist Reduced device flashing time for each device Improved usability Support seamless safety primary and partner controllers flashing Added detection for safety-lock state Delete multiple firmware kits at once Export firmware inventory Allow easy access to firmware open source notice Firmware inventory building performance improvements Minor user interface improvements Functionality changes Includes FactoryTalk™ Updater V1.00.01 Download links: ControlFLASH Plus V3.00.00 Only Install ControlFLASH Plus V3.00.00 Install including FactoryTalk Services Platform and FactoryTalk Linx products ControlFLASH Plus Quick Start Guide ControlFLASH Plus V3.00.00 Release Notes Regards, Fabio ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 700S run status through digital output Hi all, We have a PF 700S drive that we would like to read from DO1 or DO2 terminals of the drive that if the drive is running or not (0V drive is not running, 24V drive is running). From the knowledgebase I found out that by default Parameter 384 (Digital Out2 Sel) in the PowerFlex 70/700 drive is set to 4 (RUN). I am not familiar with 700S. Does anyone know if it is possible to signal the run status of the drive using one of the digital outputs? Thank you in advance, Jessica Diameron ### Assistant: Link Parameter 155 (Logic Status word) to Parameter 845 (DigOut 2 Data) and set Parameter 846 (DigOut 2 Bit) to "1" which is the Running Status bit For instructions on linking parameters see the programming manual 20d-pm001_-en-p.pdf Parameter Links Section Jose R. Gimenez \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Commutation lost cip motion with drive 755 Summary: After a power shut down or network lost, the cip motion goes to fault . I need to do a commutation to fix itGood morning I face to an issue on a conveyor driven in cip motion as Speedregulation. In fact, i have 4 consecutives conveyors with Same Brussless, same Drive. After a power shut down, one of the Conveyor is running in opposite direction shot time and goes to fault. We compare the prameter with other CIP motion, but all setting are similar. We switch the motor between conveyor, same issue. We swith drive between conveyor, same issue. we run out of idea about what to do. We found a rockwell blocs MRHD that can do the commutation by program. but it is a weird situation. And we still don't know how to collect the information commutation lost. Is someone have an idea for it? ### Assistant: You cannot change motor forward direction by setting it via DriveExecutive, CCW, or the HIM keypad. You must set forward direction using the hookup tests within the axis properties in Logix. Logix overwrites the entire drive parameter set with its own values. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAS that does not work anymore Summary: MAS that does not work anymoreHello, I have 2 machines the same, 1 l306erm automaton in each machine and 2 kinetix 5500 drives in each I develop the program on the first machine, no worries. I import the same program on the second machine it works no worries, Except ... if I turn off the machine. when I restart, the shutdown commands MAS of the 2 dimmers work more. everything else works fine. MSO MAM .. etc .. only MAS stop engine orders that no longer work. If I get the program back into the machine and put it back into the (same) machine, it works again until the machine is turned off. Thanks for your help excuse my english this is an automatic translation. Bonjour, J'ai 2 machines les même, 1 automate l306erm dans chaque machine et 2 variateurs kinetix 5500 dans chaque j'ai développer le programme sur la première machine, pas de soucis. j'importe le même programme sur la deuxième machine cela fonctionne pas de soucis, Sauf ...si j'eteint la machine. lorsque je redémarre , les ordres d’arrêt MAS des 2 variateurs de fonctionne plus. tout le reste fonctionne correctement. MSO MAM .. etc.. uniquement les ordres d’arrêt moteur MAS qui ne fonctionne plus. Si je récupère le programme dans la machine et le réinjecte dans la (même) machine cela fonctionne a nouveaux jusqu’à ce que l'on éteigne la machine. ### Assistant: I found this subject that corresponds http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/226843cee3 I did not find tech note 41735 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 loses Motion parameters Summary: PF-755 loses motion parameters during communication faultWe have a Powerflex 755 with Motion control , connected to clx to en2tr having L85 as processor Software is studio 5000 with version 32 Normally we have the drive working fine with motion control , however some times when there is communication failure , the drives motion parameters get lost and we need to reprogram it again . I tried checking for ADC but cant see in the drive properties where the ADC option is present , i guess for 755 with CIP motion , the ADC configuration is not present . Any suggestions on this ### Assistant: When using a PF755 in CIP motion, ALL parameters come from the processor. You cannot program the drive directly (such as with CCW or DriveExecutive). Are you saying the PLC is losing the parameters defined in the axis properties page of the ControlLogix triee? You do not need ADC for such an application; in fact it can be a real hassle sometimes. When a Logix processor connects to a PF755 in a CIP motion environment, it downloads ALL parameters necessary. If you are setting parameters in the drive, then starting the processor, all the work you did setting the parameters gets wiped out by the PLC. This is a feature of Logix, not a bug. In this way, all programming happens within the logix environment. Call it one-stop programming. You do not have to set up logix programming, then motion programming in a different environment, then drive parameters in a third environment. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF-753 Motor High current Summary: Motor takes high current during No load startupWe have PF-753 connected to 1.5Kw motor (for conveyor ) use . during some time startup on no load the current goes above 8A and the drive trips on overcurrnet. However under normal circumstances current starts at 7 and drops to 3 A which is normal . I checked the motor parameters entered and they are OK . The Accel time was 1 sec which we changed to 3 sec , but still same result The VFD is controlled through Ethernet . Any ideas ### Assistant: Hello again Raulvaze. What mode is the 753 operating? V/Hz, Sensorless Vector, Vector Open Feedback, or full Vector mode with feedback? Had this drive been previously configured for a different motor? We've encountered some instances where, even though you've gone through an autotune, not all parameters were set for the new motor. The fix for that situation is to perform a drive reset-to-defaults using the HIM; do not use CCW software reset-to-defaults (we know for a fact this does not work). Then go through a drive autotune. Resetting the drive back to factory defaults and re-autotuning may sound like a hassle, but it has fixed problems such as you have described numerous times for us. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FactoryTalk Network Manager Hi Guys, who knows about the new Software FactoryTalk Network Manager? I am trying to get the connection with a stratix 5700 but no success. I think i do not know how to really configure the network Manager so that it sees the switch. Now just for the test i have a LAN cable from switch (any port) to the host PC where Network Manager is installed; the IP of the PC is in the same range like the switch. i can not find where to add a new topic/post, that is why i posted this in here, sorry. Any ideas? thank you ### Assistant: Yes, the .alarm and .faulted bits come from the PF40. You are correct; from this logic, ANY alarm or ANY fault will turn on bit 31. The PF40 does not offer a lot of diagnostics. The parameter list offers parameters 7, 8, and 9 as Fault Code 1, 2 and 3, the three most recent faults. You could use MSG instructions to get the code stored in those three parameters. You would then need to create a look-up table based on data you can find here: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22b-um001_-en-e.pdf Refer to section 4-3, page 95 of the PDF above. There's nothing wrong with the code. The drive is a simple drive. If you want a lot of useful diagnostics, a PF750 will give much more (at higher cost). This code tells you the drive faulted. You'd have to go to the drive, look at the fault code displayed on the LED display, and then look it up in the user manual. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Summary: My drive is putting out 24v on my safe inputsMy drive is putting out 24v on my safe inputs, I'm trying to input the 24v from a relay. Is there a parameter that I can change in the drive that will stop the drive from outputting and take an input? ### Assistant: Page 239 of the user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf Shows removal of the factory-installed jumper on the safety terminals in order to use Safe Torque Off. Did you remove the jumper? With the jumper installed, you would see voltage on the S1 and S2 terminals when measured to DC Common. Otherwise, there is no way for the S1 and S2 terminals to be sourcing voltage. They are only input terminals. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 Output Current Summary: Why would a drive show output current when the motor is not motoring?I have a Powerflex 40 with a dynamic breaking setup. When the drive is "running" in forward, but with zero command speed, d001 shows there is current output but no hertz. Why would there be current output if the motor is not actually motoring? ### Assistant: You will have no frequency but there will still be a voltage out to the motor as long as the drive is not actually stopped. Zero speed does not mean the same as stopped. you are still providing the motor with magnetizing current. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Looking for an AC Vector Drive Recommendation Hi, I am wondering if Rockwell has an AC vector drive that would meet the following requirements: (1) Power 220 VAC 3 phase (2) Capable of closed loop speed control using feedback in the form of a frequency (from and encoder or ring-kit w/ open-collector speed sensor). (3) Ability to display measured speed (from speed sensor) and to allow set point entry in scaled engineering units of my choice rather than Hz or even motor RPM. (This would be for a web handling machine, so I would like to be enter speed set points in ft/min and have actual speed also displayed in ft/min). This will require the drive to allow me to enter a scale factor to relate feedback from the speed sensor to ft/min taking into account my gear reductions, roll diameters, etc. (4) Allow set point entry using a built-in interface on the drive itself (keypad w/ LED display) rather than requiring the use of an HMI (5) Ability to "follow" a "master" speed reference that would be supplied to the drive as a frequency. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Please explore TechNote 581453 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Multiple Drives Similar Failure- Grenading resistors. Summary: All 3 have blown the same resistor.In the last two weeks we've had 3 drives literally explode the R14 resistor on the main board of the drive. All three drives are catalog no 20G11G D 014 AA0NNNNN Frame 1 Series A 755 I doubt the problem is dirt, because we have the same model drive in dirtier areas that have been running for several years. If someone could point me in the right direction to find a solution to the probelm or explain what the resistor does, it will help me diagnose the problem. ### Assistant: What has changed in / around the application where these drives reside? The image you've shared is of a drive manufactured in November 2011. These are not new drives. If they've been running for years, and then suddenly failed, what changed in the area? Did something change in the utility power? Recent maintenance on the motors? New installation of equipment on the same utility feed? Something is different than the way things were three weeks ago. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 Dual Encoder AqB Feedback. Summary: PowerFlex 755 CIP Motion With Dual Encoder AqB Feedback. Manuals are contradicting themselves.Hello all, Can you have a Universal Feedback Card in a PowerFlex 755 Drive and use Dual AqB Feedback on Both Channels with two A B Z encoders? I'm working on a project which involves dual encoder feedback and CIP motion (I've listed the hardware and software which I'm using at the bottom of the post). I've found that there is some contradictory information in the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual (750-pm001) and the PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Technical Data (750-td001). The PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Programming Manual Appendix F (Page 522) shows that in Table 30 Universal Feedback Type and Connections that Digital AqB can be used. The wiring for the terminals are shown in the table. The PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives Technical Data Encoder Combinations Compatible with Universal Feedback Boards(Page 153) shows that two incremental A B Z encoders can't be used. I've attached Images of both tables to this post. (One is the image attached to the post, the other is the file. There seems no way for linking multiple images). Can anyone provide some more detail on AqB? Which encoders use this feedback type other than A B Z? Hardware: Guard Logix 5580 Controller (1756-L82ES). PowerFlex 755 AC Drive with Embedded Ethernet/IP & Safe Speed Card (20G11NB2P2JA0NNNNN). Software: Studio 5000 Logix Designer Version 31. RSLinx Classic Version 3.51.00 or Later. Cheers, Spencer P. ### Assistant: I am completely lost not being able to find what fault code 10138 is all about on the fault code manual for powerflex 755. Can someone guide me on this? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1339 PLUSII Summary: Erratic frequency response on start-up accel rampWe're having a problem with an older drive starting a pump in auto when commanded to do so from the plc. On start-up it will trip and give us an alarm code 06 Motor Stall Fault. The description for the fault states that the current stayed above the [Current Limit} setting for more than 4 seconds. So I did some investigating with a 1730 Fluke Energy Logger because it can measure all three phases for volts, amps, hertz, KKw Kvar, etc... I also did some digging around through the settings. The Accel time was set for 17 seconds. The Motor NP fla is 285 Motor np volts is 460 RPM 1785 HP 250 I recorded the motor running from start up for 22 hours and the results surprised me. During the start-up acceleration to speed the frequency was very jumpy. There is a huge spike in frequency when the motor starts and it doesn't settle down until well after the accel time is over. Every time the frequency adjusts there are several spikes in the direction of the change. and the average volts/hertz ratio is 8.1343 (average of 6 measurements taken during acceleration). So my question is which is the most likely culprit, the main control board, the gate driver board, or the isolation board? Which should I check second? Which should I check last? Regards ### Assistant: Can you use DriveExecutive to trend commanded speed speed and feedback speed (if available)? Comparing the drive's commanded speed to the chart you have now from the fluke meter would provide some insight. Your chart makes it look like your set speed is 55Hz. The 17 second ramp gets you to 52.75hz, and then the drive takes another two minutes to get to 55 hz. The spikes you refer to are about .75hz in amplitude, and it looks like they last for about 5-10 seconds each. Can you describe the load this motor turns? Is it high inertia? How does the drive control the motor: V/hz, sensorless vector, closed loop vector? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Master/Slave Axis on CIP Motion PF755 Drive Summary: Slave-Master Using CIP Motion on PowerFlex 755 Drive.Hello Everyone, Simply: Is there a way to see the raw encoder counts coming into the PowerFlex 755 drive with a Dual Encoder Card? The only thing I see when the drive & axis have been setup is the scaled "Actual Position". I'm working on a project in my office as a proof of concept. (I've listed the hardware and software which I'm using at the bottom of the post). I want to create a Master-Slave system where I can move the master encoder to an angle from 0 to 90 degrees with my hand. The slave motor will follow the motion from 0 to 90 degrees. I am confident in how to program the PLC system to make this work once I can access the raw counts from the Dual Encoder Card. I've attached a One-Note drawing showing a general look at the system. Hardware: Guard Logix 5580 Controller (1756-L82ES). PowerFlex 755 AC Drive with Embedded Ethernet/IP & Safe Speed Card (20G11NB2P2JA0NNNNN). Dual Encoder Card DENC-1. Universal Feedback Card UFB-1. 3 Phase AC Motor. Push Button Switch. Software: Studio 5000 Logix Designer Version 31. RSLinx Classic Version 3.51.00 or Later. ### Assistant: Unless I've missed something new in V31/V32 Logix, you cannot do what you've diagrammed. Even though all the hardware is there, Rockwell does not permit the master axis to come in through a PF755 port. I've wanted to do what you've diagrammed for several different projects. Only Kinetix drives permit the master axis to come in through a drive (K6500, K6200, K5700, and the old K2000). You CAN do this if you do not use CIP Motion. PF755 has the ability to do electronic gearing without a motion processor. As soon as you go CIP motion, you cannot. Sounds like a Catch-22, doesn't it? If you want CIP motion and a master encoder, you'd have to use one of these: https://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motion-Control/Integrated-Motion-on-EtherNet-IP-Absolute-Encoder They are NOT inexpensive, and I'm not at all sure they're worth the cost. We've done a number of applications with PF755 drives controlled as standard drives executing electronic gearing using the 16 Datalink pairs and some MSG instructions. It's not quite as elegant as CIP motion instructions, but it works. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: KINETIX 6000 2094-BM01-S FIRMWARE PROBLEM Summary: Stuck at 02 codeDear All, 2094-BM01-SA0192 was installed on a machine, now we are installing 2094-BM01-SB1111 Problem is that when we Power ON, it start showing 0,1,2 and remains on 2 while in old SA0192, it goes to 1,2,3 and 4 then comes to normal display. can anyone suggest the solution? waiting ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveExecutive, PowerFlex 753 and 20-750-DENC-1 Summary: Can't configure a PF 753 with a DENC card in DriveExecutive 5.02Hi, I'm trying to create a Powerflex 753 with a Dual Encoder board 20-750-DENC-1 using DriveExecutive 5.02 but DriveExecutive doesn't allows me. I created one using CCW software V 11.00 from a friend's computer My question: Is there any version of DriveExecutive that allows me to create a PF753 with a DENC? it's just that CCW and I don't get along well together Thank you ### Assistant: I think your problem is the DriveExecutive version. You should upgrade to 5.06.03 (the last supported version of DriveExecutive). In addition, there may be some drives database file upgrades necessary to make this work. Go to Rockwell's PCDC site, pick the downloads section, type in DRIVES in the search box. The first one that comes back is drives database files for CCW. The second one is drives database files for DriveTools (DriveExecutive). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: KINETIX 6000 2094-BM01-S FIRMWARE PROBLEM Summary: Stuck at 02 codeDear All, 2094-BM01-SA0192 was installed on a machine, now we are installing 2094-BM01-SB1111 Problem is that when we Power ON, it start showing 0,1,2 and remains on 2 while in old SA0192, it goes to 1,2,3 and 4 then comes to normal display. can anyone suggest the solution? waiting ### Assistant: Did you adjust the drive entry in the IO tree of the PLC controlling this axis? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF753 does not start Summary: PF 753-755 drive does not respond to start/rev commandHi, We have a PF 753 drive (20F11ND077AA0NNNNN) and it does not respond to Start or Reverse command. Below is how the parameters are set and inputs are wired. Param 158 DI Stop: Port5: Dig In Sts.Input 1 Param 161 DI Start: Port5: Dig In Sts.Input 0 Param 162 DI Reverse: Port5: Dig In Sts.Input 2 When we enable Stop and Start inputs, drive STS indicator LED turns to flashing green, HIM module shows rotation indication "F" but drive does not respond to commanded speed. And when we enable stop and reverse, rotation indication still shows "F" instead of "R". What can cause it? One weird thing I have noticed is, although this is supposed to be a 753 drive, the main control board is:SK-R1-MCB1-PF755 (this is not a brand new drive and not sure who programmed it before). And it is using a 22-series I/O card: 20-750-2262C-2R. How compatible is 755 main control board on a 753 drive? ### Assistant: Someone before you made a "frankenstein" drive. Since it has the PF755 main control board, it will behave like a 755, even though the control pod has only 3 slots available, not 5. That said, it shouldn't matter for the way you're trying to use it. Question 1: Have you verified your input wiring by looking at port 5, parameter 1 (input status)? As you trigger inputs 0, 1, and 2, you should see their state change in port 5 parameter 1. Question 2: What is the source of your speed command? Is it wired correctly and have you verified it by looking at the appropriate parameter? You might look at the diagnostic parameters for Port 0 - 930 to 936. If you are 100% certain your physical setup is correct, then the simplest thing to do is factory-default the drive and start from a clean slate, especially because you say someone else programmed the drive previously. The only way to do this is via the HIM (CCW will NOT reset the drive). See page 318 of the PM manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1395 DC We bought a cermona lathe in Canada and moved it to Russia . It has a 1395 DC drive and a SLC 500 PLC on it. Will it work on 50 HZ. Jeff ### Assistant: Yes, the 1395DC will work at 50 Hz. Take a look to the essential publications from this technote: Aid 48544 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Drive Executive and 1395 Drives I have Drive Executive 4.05 and I am trying to connect to a 1395 drive but I can't get any response from the A/B adapter box connected between my laptop serial port and drive. How do I configure the software to detect the adapter box and talk to the 1395 drive. I had a technician in who was using an old version of drive explorer and he could get that to work. I could use some help from anyone who has had success with drive executive and 1395 drives. Someone told me that RSlinx should not be running but when I start drive executive it starts up rslinx. ### Assistant: hi.at first you need to configure driver for your serial port in rslinx.configure the driver as rs232 df1 devices and select the device as scanport.then try to connect your pc to 1395 drive using drive executive.hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40-E AC Drive via 22 COMM-E Summary: Fault F081Hello Guys, i have an issue with my powerFlex40; it's getting the F081 sometimes after a start. I have 4 pf40 and they are almost configured the same way and this working like this for years. the 4 pf are wired in the same way that when an emergency stop is pushed they are all powered off(400V); after acknowledging the e-stop they all start normally but that one brings sometimes(not always) the F081: Comm Loss. I can even not reproduce the issue because it is not happening every time. Any Ideas what it could be? the network cable of the pf goes to a switch (all the 4 pf are connected on that switch) and from the switch to a 1794-AENT Ethernet adapter. ### Assistant: What sort of logic processor controls the VFDs? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using a 842-CM-MIP3BA Encoder to perform a follow Summary: Sample code req to create follow with encoder.Hello All Hopefully somebody out there has already performed this and may have some sample code. I am using a 842E-CM-MIP3BA Encoder to Follow a press. The encoder drives a motor that is installed in an off line m/c(( the motor is controlled from a 2198-H040ERS2 Drive)& the motion is controlled from a 1769-L18ERM-BB1B CONTROLLER)). I have Studio 5000 ver32.(I,m new to this so still learning) All I simply want to do is drive the motor from the encoder and if required change the motor direction and follow ratio. Any help would be appreciated guys. ### Assistant: Congratulations - you correctly selected a CIP motion Ethernet/IP encoder. It's very easy to NOT get it and you would not be able to take advantage of it in CIP motion. The encoder will be a CIP motion axis and you can issue a few commands to it, such as MAH and MRP. MAH only works if the homing tab of the axis is configured to be immediate. The axis can then be used as a master axis for camming or electronic gearing. In your case, it looks like MAG (motion axis gear) would work well. While it's a somewhat simple application, CIP motion is not all that simple. There's a lot to motion, more than can really be answered in a few forum posts. If you have a good local Rockwell representative or good Rockwell distributor, they should be able to spend an hour to help get you started. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 safety torque card fault Summary: Drive faults on safety toque faultWhen safety of the drive is triggered, the drive goes into safety torque fault and cannot be resetted remotely, the fault can only be cleared either clearing the fault on the drive or reset the drive, When changed the safety torque card, the problem does not occur for a few time when safety is triggered, is there any permenant solution other just replacing the card all the time? ### Assistant: What exactly is your STO fault? What exactly is the safety board you are using? How are you trying to reset the drive fault remotely? Via discrete inputs, or over network connection? How is the safe torque card wired (what opens the safe torque circuits)? The cards work well, if you wire them correctly and use them correctly. Look at page 20 of the link below: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/750-um002_-en-p.pdf Rockwell did a poor job labeling the two pairs of terminals. SP+ / SP- are labeled safety power, and SE+ / SE- are labeled safety enable. However, page 25 shows a typical wiring installation, where the two pairs are used as a dual channel control signal. To me, this is not very intuitive, but you can learn from the diagram on page 25. BOTH channels must be enabled / disabled at the same time. If you open only one, you will get a safe torque fault. Opening both simultaneously does not generate a safe torque FAULT; it simply shuts down the power stage. Closing them simultaneously allows the power stage to be used again without needed a fault reset; the drive is simply ready again. Look at page 332 of the programming manual at the link below: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Are you getting fault 211? Is there a problem with the voltage you are feeding the safe torque board? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 40 firmware questions I have a powerflex 40 drive, 22B-D010N104BD. It has a non standard firmware and the OEM is no longer selling this drive. Is there anyway to get and flash the firmware to another drive of the same model? ### Assistant: I did not know custom firmware was an option, but your post made me look in the knowledgebase. I found the article pasted at the bottom of my post. Please note the spelling errors are Rockwell's. That said, do you HAVE to have the custom firmware? If the OEM is leaving you high and dry, what is the custom firmware give you? PowerFlex AC Drives with Custom, Specialty, or Proprietary Firmware 640821 | Date Created: 01/26/2015 | Last Updated: 01/12/2018 Access Level: Everyone Email this page Print Subscribe to Updates Question How do I know if my drive has custom, specialty or proprietary firmware? Answer The last two digits in the catalog stirng will give more infomation about these drives 22B-D010N104xx. A customer with a drive with custom, specialtiy or proprietary firmware can obtain the firmware or cassetee only through an authorized distributor. When flashing firmware or replacing the control cassette you have to the order the cassete with with the proper firmware. Standard firmware versions may not have the proper header files to allow it to be flashed to a custom firmware. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Pf40 port and mod cycling red When powering up drive. There is no comms enabled. The comms is via devicenet. Replaced comms card and drive but problem is still there, Any ideas on the solution for this ? ### Assistant: You'll need to connect to the drive using Connected Components Workbench or DriveExecutive to get more information. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22comm-um003_-en-p.pdf According to the 22-COMM-D manual, page 8-2 (96 of the PDF) a flashing red PORT light means: The adapter is not receiving communication from the drive, connected drive is faulted, or a drive is missing in Multi-Drive mode. Fixes for this include: Clear any drive faults. Verify that cables are securely connected. Cycle power to the drive. On the next page, a flashing red MOD light means: The adapter has failed the firmware test, connected drive is faulted, or a drive is missing in Multi-Drive mode. Fixes for this include: Clear faults in the drive. Cycle power to the drive. If cycling power does not correct the problem, the parameter settings may have been corrupted. Reset defaults and reconfigure the module. If resetting defaults does not correct the problem, flash the adapter with the latest firmware release. For Multi-Drive mode, determine which drive is missing or faulted. Check cabling and configuration settings (see Configuring the RS-485 Network section in Chapter 7). Since both lights flashing would seem to indicate a multi-drive mode, does this point you in the right direction? Is this a multidrive application? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1768-L43 to PF753 via 20-750-enetr Summary: Port 6 DPI loss? move module to port 5 as solutionExisting EIP adaptor in port 6. While PLC in remote run is it possible to move EIP adaptor to port 5 without download. Keypad of vfd has option to fix after module moved to port 5 but if I proceed would a download of processor be required for PLC to work with EIP adaptor in port 5? ### Assistant: Yes, you would have to adjust the IO tree entry in the Logix PLC program in order to execute this change. Are you using Device Level Ring (DLR)? Are there other devices on the network? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Load Sharing/Torque Slave Summary: Two Motors, One Load on KinetixHello, I'm getting questions from our mechanical engineers about implementing a dual motor setup for a single load(an indexing conveyor). What is the best method to pull this off? Is it even worth it, or should I be telling the engineers to find a way to implement a single larger motor? I did some searching around the knowledgebase and found plenty of documentation on doing this with Powerflex 755 drives, but nothing for Kinetix. Currently, the best I've got is to set them up normally and use either 1:1 electronic gearing, a 1:1 position cam, or matching time cams. From there, I'd have to tune the velocity droop function and write some extra code to keep them from fighting eachother, especially when stopping. The other idea was to use a FBD routine to apply(subtract) a torque trim of -Torque Command/2 to the "Master", which would be in position control mode, and apply a torque trim of +Torque Command/2 to the "Slave" in torque control mode, using the master's torque command. The idea is to turn on both servos, command only the master to move, use a torque trim to cut it's commanded torque in half, and apply that same value to the slave. I've got a feeling this won't actually work very well, but who knows. The goal would be to pull this off with a 5069 CompactLogix and Kinetix 5500 drives, but I could change those if required. ### Assistant: I've done this with 755 drives, pretty much as you've described. It was rather easy with the 755s. It is not nearly so easy with K5500s I think; for whatever reason Rockwell doesn't think that people want to use servo drives in torque mode. 5500 drives don't get THAT large so your application must not need too much power. Wouldn't it be simpler with a single large motor / drive set? If your mechanical engineers want to put a motor at the nose roller and the tail rotor, would 1:1 electronic gearing be that poor a solution? I'm making an assumption that you can tune the motors well, but it might work. I wish I had some test hardware; it would be interesting to run some worst-case scenarios. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Line reactors Summary: Motor sizeGood day, 1. What size of the motor do a connect reactors on the input and out of VSD? 2. The line reactors have two ratings e.g A1 & A2 = 80A and B1 & B2; Ith = 120A and what this means? M. Mahao ### Assistant: Hi, if I get your question right, the side depends on your particular installation or application. Basically you utilize a reactor connected to the input of your VFD to help to protect your VFD against disturbances of your power line and also to reduce the total harmonic distortion in the line introduced by the VFD. Basically you utilize a reactor between the VFD output and the motor to protect your VFD against reflected waves in installations where the motor and the VFD are “far” from each other and also to protect some motors from non-sinusoidal wave forms. There can be some other reasons why you want to use a reactor. If you utilize an input reactor connect A1, B1 and C1 to the line and A2, B2 and C2 to the VFD input terminals. If you utilize an output reactor, connect A1, B1 and C1 to the VFD output terminals and A2, B2, C2 to the motor In your case 80A is the rated fundamental amps and Ith = 120A is the max amps Hope this helps Bye \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Not Enabled alarm Summary: What cause the alarmWe have not- enabled alarm on 753 drive what could have caused that? the drive cant start/run because of that alarm ### Assistant: Look at parameter 933 - Start Inhibits, to figure out what is preventing you from running. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Page 162. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using a MAG instruction on a channel welder? Summary: How to make the motion on an infeed of a channel welder streamlined and smoothI’m trying to smooth out some motion on a channel welder and I think my next step is trying to use a MAG instruction instead of cycling a MAM instruction every time the gap between the part in front of it exceeds a preset value. My problem is im having trouble wrapping my head around how to go about doing it.. So the operator loads the part in the infeed, the infeed then needs to catch up to the part in the outfeed without hitting it, then stop at the first channel weld position. My thought would be to immediately gear (MAG) the infeed to the outfeed and then calculate the gap between the part in the infeed and the part in the outfeed and do an incremental move to close the gap, less a couple inches for clearance. Then the infeed would happily follow the outfeed smoothly while the part in the outfeed continued to finish up its channel welds. The infeed would then need to break off from the outfeed MAG instruction and come to a stop at the first channel weld position in one smooth motion. That’s the part I’m stuck on, ive never used the MAG instruction before and im not sure how to go about disabling the motion gear and then commanding an absolute move precisely at the point when the infeed would need to start decelerating to stop at the first channel weld position. How do you disable a motion gear instruction? From what ive seen so far, it looks like only a motion axis stop would do it. But my concern there is I need to immediately issue the absolute move to get it to stop exactly at the first channel weld position, so it might look “drunk” as its coming to a stop with some hesitation in there as the MAS starts and the MAM starts.. Am I thinking about this wrong? Is there a better/smoother way to do this? Ive attached the current logic, which just recycles a MAM instruction for reference, along with a video of what that motion looks like. ### Assistant: An MAS with stop type "GEAR" will end an MAG instruction. However, I think what you want is to issue the MAM with MERGE enabled. Having merge enabled will replace the MAG with the move that you want in order to stop in the desired position. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC Summary: PowerFlex DC executive fileHi All, could you please provide me with a .Dno file (executive file configuration file according to attached drawing) many thanks in advance. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VFD Ring Network Issue Summary: Issue with Ring network causing issues when servicing equipment.I have ring network setup with one compact logix PLC and several VFDs, say 30 or so. There are times when one VFD needs to have it's disconnect turned off for service. This shuts down all the equipment on the ring. Because they are on one ring but on different conveyors I need to be able to remove a drive from service without taking the entire system down. Is there anything that can be done to prevent the system from shutting down when one drive is turned off? ### Assistant: What PLC model specifically? What firmware version is the PLC? What device is the ring master? A complete diagram of the ring would help us help you. Are you sure you have the ring configured properly? Are there any devices which are not rated for being in the ring? For instance, Wago Ethernet adapters with 2 ports can technically be in a ring, but are not rated for DLR service and could cause ring problems. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 E19 Summary: 2094-BM01-S showing E19we have replaced 2094-BM01-S with new same module. old was working fine but when we install new module, shows error E19 when RUN. Do we need to make some changes in configuration? or it should be plug and play? ### Assistant: E19 is position error fault. It's likely you have not hooked up the encoder cable or the power cable correctly. Go through the terminations on the drive very carefully. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Which motion instructions to use? Hi I have two servo axes (2 conveyors one after the other), master and slave in a linear movement. The slave must follow the master, but at a precise moment it stops to load products, after this it restarts and must catch up with a higher speed the position it should have if it had not had stop (like catching the lost train). The slave continuously repeats this movement and the master never stops and can have variable speed. Which motion instructions to use? ### Assistant: You're asking for a simple answer to a complex scenario. You might use MAG with some MAMs. You might use an MAPC if the stop point is consistent and repeatable. The truth of the matter is, you probably need a systems integrator to develop your application. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: cannot get a Powerflex 755 drive to change direction Summary: i cannot get the Power flex drive to switch directions? FRW REV the key pad constantly shows rev ### Assistant: Bruce, if there's any chance you can upload a DNO file from DriveExecutive or whatever file format is used for Connected Components Workbench, that's the easiest, fastest way we could help you. There are several reasons why you might not be able to control direction from the HIM keypad. The drive could be configured for direction control via Ethernet or digital inputs from a PLC. The keypad could be masked from logical control. We'd be guessing at how you have the drive configured and take hours or days for back and forth communications. With the parameter file, any experts here would get you an answer in minutes. You can start looking at parameter 162 - DI Fwd / Reverse, and also at parameters 324, 325, 326 (various masks). If you do not have 750-PM001, get it here: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf You really cannot be in full control of a PF750 drive without this manual. Get us the parameter file one way or another and we'll get you a good answer. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 DriveStatus INT breakdown????!!!!! Summary: where is the description or documentation for DriveStatus INT?I am looking for any documentation on what the code or bit level definition is for the INT "DriveStatus" that is at the beginning of the module defined tag for powerflex 525. I know there are status bits in the next INT in the tag, and they are pretty self-explanatory. but there is nothing that explains the first INT in the WORD that is being read for the logic status. it is just your standard drivestatus.0 thru drivestatus.15 besides just wanting to know... I feel there is some benefit here that I don't see in here because I don't how to apply this. without any documentation I might resort to programming something and I might be missing out on a tool that would optimize and/or make the logic more intuitive to understand. thanks ahead of time :) ### Assistant: DriveStatus INT is the status bits all in one element. Each of its bits is one of the status bits with english-readable names (Ready, Active, CommandDir, etc.) As long as you do not have Logix5000 sorting elements of a tag alphabetically, then the top-down arrangement of the BOOL elements should match the 0-15 bits of the DriveStatus element. The benefit MIGHT be to easily pass the drive's status on to an HMI in a single word instead of 16 discrete bits. However, whoever programs the HMI still has to deconstruct the word down to bits. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520com-um003_-en-e.pdf Go to page 158 of the PDF link above if my description doesn't make sense. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Inversores PowerFlex 525 Summary: Falhas em - F111 e após F101Satisfação a todos ! Em uma maquina de envase de liquido equipado com Inversores PowerFlex 525, 1° controla mesa giratoria e 2° controla esteira de produto, apresentou certo eventos de alarmes nada comum para nos, primeira anomalia foi a falha no display do inversor F-111 e depois de tentativa o mesmo apresentou o alarme F-101, seguindo manual o apontou fazer reset de fabrica no inversor, proximo turno finalizou as tentativas, e por fim foi nos dito que devido " reset do inversor " foi resetado o programa do PLC. Poderiam me ajuda desseminar essa duvida ??? Agradeço !!! ### Assistant: F111 é uma falha de hardware de segurança. Você está usando os circuitos de segurança ou os tem saltado? Verifique a tensão dos terminais S1, S2 e S . F101 é falha de memória não volátil. Você já fez o procedimento para corrigir esta falha. É raro obter as duas falhas. Verifique se o módulo de controle está seguro na base de energia. É possível que você precise substituir a unidade inteira. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Cabinet to install PF755 Summary: Cabinet to install PF755Hi, I would like to know if rockwell Automation supplies a box or small cabinet as option to install the drive into it, it's about PF 755. if it's possible i want to have its picture or datasheet. Thank's ### Assistant: There is an option for a packaged PF755 drive. I suggest you avoid it unless you have both a lot of time and a lot of money available. Look here for more information: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/td/750-td002_-en-p.pdf Even though these are called "FasTrac", they are assuredly not fast. My company builds electrical panels; the local Rockwell representative often asks us to build equivalent packaged drives because Rockwell's lead time is so long. Rockwell does not sell enclosures for drives. I'm guessing you already have the drive in hand and now need to make a complete system. If you need more assistance from us users, I suggest you give us more information. You said PF755 but neglected to say how big it was. The PF755 comes in 7 frame sizes that are wall mount. The more information you give us the more detailed the solution we will be able to suggest. Hoffman, Saginaw, and Rittal all manufacture nice enclosures for drives. Do not forget to do heat calculations to see if you will need ventilation or air conditioning for your system. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Summary: Not receiving Drive Ready StatusWhen I reset my e-stop signal going to drive, I'm getting 'network ok' signal from the VFD but not the drive ready status within a particular amount of time, say 6 sec. I'm using CPS command to get the status. The ethernet is working fine. Any lead will help. TIA ### Assistant: Please review Tech Note 588362 PowerFlex 525 Ready Bit is 0 when Stop Command is issued. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PwoerFlex 525 110V model 25B-V6P0N104 Summary: Rockwell Automation Publication 520-UM001I-EN-E - July 2016 pg 35 note "DC+, DC- DC Bus Connection (except for 110V 1-Phase)"What is meant by this note? And what type of permanent magnet motors can be controlled by this drive? ### Assistant: I believe it means that the 110V, 1-phase models of this drive do not have DC+/DC- terminals. All other 525 models DO have those terminals. The 525 drive will run PM motors; look at appendix J in the manual you referenced. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: convert PowerFlex 40 PROFIBUS to ETHERNET-IP Hi, Do you know if it is possible to convert (or add a new comms card) an existing VFD PowerFlex 40 that is PROFIBUS to ETHERNET-IP? Thanks Erik ### Assistant: Hi Erik, Have a look at the ProSoft EtherNet/IP to PROFIBUS DPV1 Master gateway. https://www.prosoft-technology.com/Products/Gateways/PLX5x/PROFIBUS-DP-Master-Slave-to-EtherNet-IP-Gateway CH \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Register Addresses I am looking for register addresses for the monitoring values like voltage, current, power etc. I am going to pull these values through modbus. In the programming manual, there is only the addresses which can be used in Rslogix, Devicelogix or Studio5000 through some port numbers. I need the actual registers addresses where these value has been stored. ### Assistant: Rockwell has this technote about communicating Modbus RTU to a PF750: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/493213 To do so requires a 20-750-20COMM card carrier and a 20-COMM-H communications card. I'm guessing though that you meant Modbus TCP (Ethernet)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: power flex drive 753 failure after power recycle We have using approx fifty power flex drives in our plant and have had little trouble until the other day. We had a scheduled power outage with the power company they disconnected all phases at on time and repowered us after one hour. after that we noticed we had one drive 55 kw rating that did not power back up and are fed from the same line as ones that did. we checked voltage at the drive line input and is fine. we are at a loss as what and why this has happened. ### Assistant: Do you get absolutely nothing? No cooling fans, no HIM light, nothing at all? Have you inspected the interior of the drive? Has a capacitor failed catastrophically or vented (look for goo where no goo should be)? Do you have a spare control board? Install that and see if the drive powers up. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Easiest way after replacing a VFD to add the parameters via a .DNO file Summary: Can this be done thru Studio 5000 without going thru Drive ExecutiveWe have .DNO file saved in Drive Exc. I've seen a couple way of doing this, and each time there has been minor hiccups. So is it easiest to download the .dno file through drive executive then connect through the PLC and do the match drive. We have Studio 5000 V30. Or can you go through 5000 and do the right click on the drive tab of the drive in question and use the import drive data ? If so do you have to be offline/ online with the drive when doing this ?? ### Assistant: Any suggestions or procedures that works best with Allen Bradley VFD's , Studio 5000 and Drive Executive as the platforms being used........Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control AND PLC5/40E Summary: 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control AND PLC5/40EHi every body. I want to connect 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control to PLC5/40E, I have Remote I/O on 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control. I need manual about how can I do that. ### Assistant: 1394 drives were discontinued something like 13 years ago. 1771 processors went obsolete around the same time. You're starting a new career as a Paleo-Technologist? Good luck. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1394-um000_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Use Independent encoder for position Summary: Encoder input to motion controlMy machine has a servo to control vertical motion, but the vertical load is on a belt that winds up on a wheel. The position of the vertical part is not very precise using the drive servo due to belt stretch pending the amount of load. The machine manufacture added an sick string encoder to help with position. I thought about using a MAPC, but the belt stretch from weight and distance spooled out is too much varibility. My question - how do I use this independent encoder to control position? I would like to send the servo to a setpoint and the servo slow down and stop at said setpoint, I assume, using one of the Studio motion functions. The encoder input is a 4-20mA analog input. Programming in Studio V32 Thanks. ### Assistant: Is there any chance of getting the machine manufacturer to change the string encoder from 4-20 analog output to an actual encoder output? I know Sick makes an SSI string encoder. What is the servo you are using? If it is one that has an auxiliary encoder input, this problem becomes very easy. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo compatibility Is the servo 1326AB-B720E-M2 compatible with Ultra 3000 and Kinetix 6000? ### Assistant: If the motor catalog number ended in -M2L then it would have a Stegmann Multi-turn absolute feedback encoder. It would be compatible on a 460V drive. The motor is rated at 6.8 kW. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: back up from 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control Summary: back up from 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion ControlHi. I want to back up program ,setting and configuration from 1394 Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control. I can communicate with using serial port. but download and upload icon aren't active. How can I active UPLOAD icon? ### Assistant: It might be that you need a license for this software. Alternatively, you may have to SAVE before you can do either. It's been a very long time since I've touched GML. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Personality Fault on PDM IQ 5000 series Hi I have a problem on a Positioning Drive Module IQ 5000 series (Reliance) which indicate an error "48 - Personalilty Fault" after a power failure. I've replaced the nvram chip and reload the program but still shows the same error. Can anyone help!!! Thanks ### Assistant: Did you figure it out? I'm having the same problem on a IQ2000 PDM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CENTERLINE 2100 ETHERNET COMMUNICATION WITH CLX SYSTEM IN REDUNDANCY Best regards I send a problem that is presented in a CLX redundant system with a CCM centerline. I appreciate if you have any opinion on the possible cause and solution THE ARCHITECTURE OF A REDUNDANT CONTROLLOGIX SYSTEM THAT CONSISTS (SEE FIGURE): - CONTROLOGIX PROCESSOR 5570 1756-L73 REV. 32.051 - ETHERNET MODULE 1756-EN2T REV. 11.001 - ETHERNET MODULE 1756-EN2TR (REMOTE I/O MANAGEMENT) REV. 11.001 - IMPROVED REDUNDANCY MODULE 1756-RM2 REV, 20.010 EN2T COMMUNICATION MODULE IS CONNECTED TO SWITCH STRATIX 2000 (NOT ADMINISTRABLE), WHICH IS CONNECTED TO SWITCH STRATIX 5700 (ADMINISTRABLE), LOCATED IN A CCM INTELLICENTER CENTERLINE 2100. - FOUR VDF POWERFLEX 755 (REV 14.002), WITH OPTIONAL MODULE 20-750ENETR (REV 1.002) - TWO SOFT STARTER SMC FLEX 150 (REV 6.008) WITH MODULE 20-COM-E (REV 5.002) - FIVE E300 / A (REV. 6.1). FORMING A STAR TOPOLOGY ALL MODULES, EXCEPT FOR SWITCHES, ARE MAPPED IN THE PROJECT I/O TREE (STUDIO 5000 LOGIX DESIGNER PROFESSIONAL EDITION REV 32.01 IS BEING USED) PROBLEM: THERE IS NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED IN THE CCM AND THE PLC. IN THE I/O TREE ALL EQUIPMENT APPEAR WITH A YELLOW TRIANGLE. HOWEVER, BY ENTERING THE PROPERTIES OF THE EQUIPMENT, THE PARAMETERS CAN BE OBSERVED IN REAL TIME, BUT THEY CANNOT BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE PARAMETERS CREATED IN THE DEFINITION, FROM THE PROCESSOR'S TAGS FOLDER. FURTHER, NO TYPE OF COMMUNICATION FAILURE IS INDICATED, EXCEPT FOR THE TRIANGLE ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fails to control PF4M by RS485 Summary: RS485 Control PF4MController: CompactLogix L30ER Drive: PowerFlex 4M HMS Anybus communicator 7007 ( EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP)S Step: Configure Anybus 7007 : 1:Read two register 8448 ( Logistic status ) and 8449 (Fault Code) 2:Write commands words 8192 (2000) /11000100110000 0011 0000 0001 0010 3:Write 8193 (2001) to set the run Frequency Step:Confirgure PF4M P106:5 P108:5 C302,303,304,305,306 As the result: PF4M doesn't run, and the 8448 is : 0000 1101 0000 0110 ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 excessive velocity fault Summary: Two drives in same motion group fault simultaneouslyWe have a machine with four 2198-H008-ERS in the same motion group, all with VPL-B0752F-P motors. The power, bus and control are connected with the bus system. In the ladder logic, they all are treated as if they were the only drive, although they operate as pairs. We are experiencing "Excessive Velocity Error" on an erratic basis(once or twice per shift). The last event was that both drives in one pair faulted at exactly the same time. This may be a clue, just not for me. We have adjusted the Velocity loop parameters in various ways to try to eliminate these faults. ### Assistant: I would try increasing the velocity loop error tolerance and let the position loop error tolerance catch the real fault (jams, etc.). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VPC Control With Powerflex 755 Summary: Can a Powerflex 755 control a VPC servo motor in an electronic gear configuration?I'm looking for a solution to synchronize a servo motor to a master encoder. The servo motor is fairly large (22kW) and an MPL motor did not match all the needed specifications. I know a 5700 drive is ideal for a VPC servo, but this needs to be a standalone configuration. In the past I've done this with an AC motor and two encoder cards in the Powerflex 755. Is there any reason why I should not do this with a Poweflex 755? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 843ES Safety Encoders - Position Error Summary: 843Es Encoders give position Error between two EncodersWe are testing the new 843ES Safety Encoders. We are finding that there is a significant error in position count value between two encoders, even though they are bolded to the same shaft. And no, one is not slipping, these are being turned slowly by hand. The 2nd unit is configured anti-clockwise to the first as clockwise. We did an extra test where both are clockwise, and there seems to be minimal error, however when the 2nd one is set to anti-clockwise, then error is introduced. Can Rockwell please advise the issue? And the release of updated firmware for the 843ES Encoder? Mike. ### Assistant: Michael, this is not Rockwell Tech Support. If you're expecting an official answer from Rockwell, you may not get it here. This is Rockwell's user forum, users helping other users. You should contact Rockwell Tech Support directly. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Setup Powerflex 40 in Connected Components Workbench (CCW) Summary: Initial setup of Powerflex40 drive using USB to RS485 converter and CCW.How do I connect the Powerflex 40 drive using RS485, and set it up in Connected Components Workbench (CCW). I don't see instructions in the users manual. I see there are various add-on modules, but I just want to use a USB to RS485 converter, and splice it into the RJ45 jack. How do I get CCW to discover it using Connection Browser? I went to Configure Drivers, and I don't know if I should use "1784 PKTX(D)/PCMK for DH+ and DH485" or "DH485 UIC Devices" or another one? Do I need to setup anything on the drive first? Thanks, Greg Windows 10, CCW version 12.00.00 Standard ### Assistant: I see the users manual is saying you can use Drive Explorer application, but I think RA wants everything to move to CCW. Nevermind, I just set it up through the front panel, would be nice to know for future reference, but this issue is resolved. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Forward / Reverse Summary: Control Powerflex 525 in forward / reverse directionCan i control powerflex 525 in forward/reverse direction just start command ( Hardwired DI) and speed reference ( 4-20ma only ) that shall corresponding to -50Hz to +50Hz such that when i give speed reference 4mA and start command drive shall rotate in reverse at full speed and when i give 20mA it will rotate in forward direction or i need separate forward / reverse command Drive is not communicating to PLC over ethernet or any other protocol ### Assistant: The only way you can get what you want is to use the analog voltage input. It will not work with the 4-20ma current input. If you can change to analog voltage, then you would set parameter t093 to value 1 (Bi-Polar In). According to 520-UM001: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf, page 97, if you set t093 in this manner, then P043 (min freq) and t091 (anlg in 0-10V lo) get ignored. Presumably, with t093 set to bipolar, the 525 drive assumes your speed control is going to be symmetric (whatever you put in for max frequency and analog 0-10V hi) will be the same in the negative direction. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Choose Kinetix 300 or Ultra 3000? I want to buy an MPL-A330P motor, which drive should I choose. I have an analog motion controller, like 1756-M02AE. All I need is a servo drive that supports analog reference and can provide AB quadrature encoder signals to my controller. The resolution of Ultra3000's analog input is 14 bits. The resolution of the analog input of Kinetix 300 is 12 bits. 1. Can 12bits meet high-precision positioning requirements? 2. In addition to the analog resolution, what is the difference between Kinetix 300 and Ultra 3000, and which one should I choose? ### Assistant: While Ultra3000 servo drives are technically still available to purchase, Rockwell's product lifecycle page lists them as "active mature". This means they will be phased out sooner rather than later. I would not design a new system using a drive that is soon to be obsolete, so would go for the Kinetix 300 drive. 12 bits would mean approximately 1mV / count, or .002ma / count. Is your analog control capable of that performance? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: F004 Fault on Powerflex 4M Summary: Inverters faulting on F004 during ramp-upHi all We have 4 inverters fitted in this particular panel are all failing on F004 as the individual motors are running up (only two motors run up at a time). They are reading 400V-405V at the inverter input terminals. I believe the fault level is based on the based on the drive rating (480V) and is a non-settable threshold. We lowered P001 to 380 and switched the display to D005 (DC Bus Voltage) and the display started at 575V and, when it fell over in F004, it read 555V. This seems some way off the 390V stated in the Supplementary Drive Information you forwarded me. Do you know and could you suggest anything else that could contribute to this? Thanks Stuart ### Assistant: 555V bus voltage would correspond to a theoretical line voltage of 392V. I think you should look harder at your line in voltage. If you can put a power monitor on it, you might find the voltage is sagging far more than you can read with just a multimeter. Also, what is P001? That is not a valid parameter for PF4M. Did you mean P101 motor name plate voltage? Are you measuring voltage as the motors run up? It sounds to me like your voltage source is very soft and not up to the load. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ultra 3000i E022 fault Summary: drive trips after running awhile.I have an Ultra 3000i indexer drive, will run quite a few cycles then trips E022. this just started on an existing system thats run fine for years. Motor is cold to the touch. no brake in motor. N-3412-2-H00AA. Mechanical gearing seems fine. no drag. Online with ultraware v 1.8 wont let me shut off software protection, as i figure its the default parameters for that motor. any ideas to prove drive,motor or mechanical is the issue??? or how to disable the software protection? ### Assistant: E022 is Motor Thermal Protection Fault, and it is apparently calculated. It is different than E04, which is motor overtemperature. E04 comes from the motor thermostat on pins R and S of the encoder cable. I do not think you can disable this fault. Are you sure the motion parameters have not changed recently? Did someone change the accel rate without your knowledge, or decrease the time of the move? You do say that it takes quite a few cycles before it trips. After the first fault, does the fault reoccur with increasing frequency? I would check power lead connections from drive to motor for tightness or thermal discoloring. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 No Jog Reverse Summary: Jog Reverse not workingHi all, I have a Powerflex 525 hardwired for jog forward on Dig in 3 and Jog reverse on Dig in 5 , Jog forward works fine ,Jog reverse does not work. There is no frequency output and Dig in status shows there is an input at input 5 , If i switch the jog functions to Dig in 5 Forward and Dig in 3 to Reverse the forward works fine on Dig in 5 and the reverse does not work on Dig in 3. It seems jog reverse does not work at all on any input.Thanks ### Assistant: What is parameter 544 (reverse disable) set to? What is parameter 93 set to (10V bipolar enabl)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 8720MC F1 fuse blown Summary: 8720MC Regen Power supply keeps blowing F1 fuseWhat do I need to look at for possible causes for the F1 fuse blowing? Is it something inside the Power Supply, or wiring on the outside? We have a master unit and a slave unit and it blows both of them. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 and IPM motor with an encoder Summary: Can’t control the speed of a permanent magnet motorHi, I am trying to control Internal Permanent Magnet Motor (not experienced at all) with Powerflex755 drive and I am lost. Today last thing I was successfully able to do was direction test and auto tune for rotational test. But after that once I started commanding the speed, drive couldn’t hold the speed at desired speed. The status would show constantly changing into accelerating, at reference and decelerating (what is the reason for this?)And it would fault as input phase loss. I received other faults too while trying lots of things and it turned into a mess. We are commanding the speed using a 0-10V analog card. The permanent magnet Baldor motor has a continuous rated speed as 1800RPM. And it’s maximum safe speed is rated as 5000RPM on the data plate. I was using CCW wizard to tune and start the drive. My question is: I set the speed reference as: Speed reference: Port5,Param Anlg In0 Value Speed ref A high: 1800rpm Speed ref A low: 0rpm Analog in Hi: 10V Analog in Low: 0V Analog Out 0 as: Select: Port 0, Param Mtr Vel Fdbk Scaling: Value High: 5000, Value low: 0 Range High: 10v, range low: 0v Attached are the screen pictures from ccw. I can add more pictures if needed. Should the scaling be 1800 since it’s the rated rpm? But I will need to run it at maximum safe speed... I tried changing speed reference from 1800 to 5000rpm but it doesn’t accept any value more than 1800rpm. Any thoughts would be highly appreciated. I’m lost... Thanks in advance ### Assistant: What is the value of parameter 35 (motor control mode)? What are the values of parameters 25 through 31 (motor data)? What is the value of parameter 125 (primary velocity feedback select)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 Cat. No. 20BD040AYNADC0 Summary: powerflex 700 drive voltage ratingHello, I have a Powerflex 700 Cat. No. 20BD040AYNADC0 series B, that is suppose to be rated for 480V input. I was in process of programming the drive to run a 460V/60Hz 30HP motor. but the drive seems to think it is rated for 400V input. Is there a way to change this, so the drive knows it should be rated to 480V? The drive label is attached. so is an image of LCD on the HIM. The drive was repaired by replacing the 313489-A06 board with a new one. The motor (nameplate is attached) that I am trying to run was ran by the same powerflex 700 unit . Thanks. ### Assistant: Parameter 202 is Voltage Class; it should be set to HIGH (value 3) for 480V. It's probably set to LOW (value 2) for 400V. If that's not the solution, then what is the value of parameter 54 (maximum voltage)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 single turn encoder Summary: how to retain single turn encoder value after power cycleHow to retain Encoder value of single turn encoders to simulate as Absolute Position Encoder at power cycle event in Kinetix5700 drives? What is the tag for single turn encoder value feedback on kinetix5700 drive? ### Assistant: There is axis.ActualPosition; this element is going to be in user units defined by your scaling in the axis properties page and will be type REAL. In the axis properties page, Drive Parameters branch, Parameters to be read each cycle, there is a PositionFeedback1 entry. If you check that box, it gets added to the axis tag elements. This element is type DINT. This is not what you need though. You have a servo motor with incremental encoder attached to a K5700 drive. You have to set up scaling in the axis properties page. The Logix processor running this axis is going to work in user units, so axis.ActualPosition is all that you need. In the axis properties page, HOMING branch, set homing mode to active and immediate. Position doesn't matter so leave it at 0; you're going to overwrite the position. Motion will not occur when you issue an MAH with this configuration. use a MOV command to store axis.ActualPosition in tag LASTPOSITION, with logic that allows this MOV only after a startup routine has completed. This instruction should scan every PLC scan. On first scan, clear the bit that says startup routine has completed so that you do not lose LASTPOSITION. Have your startup routine issue an MAH. The axis.axishomedstatus bit gets set. When the MAH.PC bit goes true, issue an MRP with position LASTPOSITION. When the MRP.PC bit goes true, you can now set your startup routine complete bit so that the MOV instruction above begins storing the position again in anticipation of the next power cycle. The axis position is what it was at the final scan before the power cycle. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 525 using parameter A484 Summary: am I using para A 484 correctlyA 7.5 kW 4 pole 400 v centrifugal turbulence fan in an gas oven trips if temperature of the air is too low. It is controlled from a powerflex 525 inverter. Can I use para A 484 to limit current and also output rpm. If not, how can I control the current during low temperature to stop the drive from tripping? ### Assistant: Yes, A484 is intended to limit current lower than the motor overload current of parameter P033 that would otherwise cause a motor overload fault. Because you're using a PF525, you actually have two current limits to work with (A485). You would use a terminal block input to switch between the two current limits. With one parameter T062-T068 set to value 26, when that specific input is turned on Current Limit 2 defined in A485 sets the drive current limit. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor starter information Summary: Looking for product specifications and interconnect diagramHello, We have had a particular product that was specified to us for a new system we are building and I cannot find any information on it other than a replacement parts list. The part number that the company gave us is 505V-AOXWD-104 motor starter. Would there be a manual for this product? If so could you give me a link or forward the info? Thank you for any help you can provide. ### Assistant: I suggest starting with these two links. The part number you gave looks a little odd. The 'D' would usually follow the 'AO', meaning a 120v coil. I can't figure out the overload part of the number. I'm not real familiar with the NEMA components. http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motor-Control/LV-Starters/NEMA http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ca/a117-ca902_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor is stuck during runtime Summary: Motor is stuck during runtimeMotor is drove by PF755. But during runtime motor isn't smooth, got stuck. Autotuning is done. Also change PF mode to VF control. ### Assistant: Gene, we need a LOT more information. What is the basic application (what is the load you're trying to move)? What is the motor nameplate data? Does it have encoder feedback? Did you enter the correct number of poles? When did it get stuck? At low speed? High speed? Did it follow speed commands at all? If you have a DNO file from DriveExecutive or whatever file format CCW uses, you should upload it. Uploading a DNO file for us to view along with correct motor nameplate information will get you the best support from your fellow users. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 master/follower application - recommended encoder Summary: single channel / single ended or dual channel / differentialHi, I have an application in which I am hoping to use two PowerFlex 755 AC drives in a Master / Slave relationship in a roll-to-roll web handling application. My plan is to equip the master drive with a 20-750-ENC-1 single incremental encoder module and to equip my slave drive with a 20-750-DENC-1 dual incremental encoder module. I will have an encoder mounted on both the master motor and on the slave motor. I plan to wire the master encoder to both the master drive (as feedback for the controlled master motor) and to the slave drive (as an external reference). I will wire the slave encoder to the slave drive (as feedback for the controlled slave motor). I am hoping to use the electronic gearing feature to ensure that I can run the slave motor at a fixed ratio of the master motor. Ideally, I am hoping that I can achieve good performance (in terms of accurate speed control without motor cogging) within a 100:1 speed range (motor RPM ranging from 18 - 1800 rpm). With this in mind, I am planning to use a high quality vector duty motor. My application is basically a constant speed application, where the master roll and the slave roll are used to convey a continuous web material through a machine. The speed ratio is nominally always 1:1 because if the rolls do not turn at the same speed, it would either create slack between the two rolls or break the web. This being said, I do need the flexibility to adjust this ratio between approximately 0.998:1 and 1.002:1 to compensate for stretching or shrinking of the web material in a dryer that it passes through. I *think* there is a good chance I would be able to get the performance I want with independent drives (not using electronic gearing) by just entering set points in the desired ratio, using the same acceleration/deceleration settings for both drives, and making sure I issue start and stop commands for both drives at the same time. The reason I'd like to try the electronic gearing feature is because I think it might help me do a better job of coordinating the speeds of the drives during acceleration and deceleration. I figure if it turns out not to be unnecessary, I will only have wasted the extra cost of one dual-encoder module and hopefully I will have learned something about the electronic gearing feature that might help in future, more challenging applications. My question for today is, will single-ended, single-channel encoders of appropriate resolution be sufficient for achieving good speed control? Or will there be some advantage to be gained if I consider using dual-channel, differential encoders? Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and best regards, Paul ### Assistant: Consider using an encoder splitter on the master encoder signal - master encoder goes into the splitter; output1 goes to the master drive, output 2 goes to the follower drive. https://www.motrona.com/en/products/signal-converters/level-converters-signal-splitters/gv210-pulse-switch-distributor-and-splitter-for-incremental-encoder-signals.html I think I'd go with differential encoders myself. In all other respects, you've got it wrapped up pretty well. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAPC with Rotary axes Summary: following axis will not continue in a forward directionI am attempting to have a servo motor follow a CIP encoder in essentially a 4:1 ratio, but with two dips in the profile. I have the CIP encoder set up in degrees and to rollover at 1440 ( 4 x 360 degrees ), I have the servo set up in degrees and rollover at 360. Using the MAPC camming, I have the first column in the profile going from 0 to 1440 and the second column is the follower positions in the range of 0 to 360. The MAPC is set up for Continuous, & Forward. The MAPC locks into position, but the following servo motor rotates around, then quickly rotates in reverse and begins again. ? Any way to have the following servo continue around rather than reversing.? ### Assistant: I think your problem is because of cam element #3 and #4. Take a look at this image, which uses the data you shared. Look at the weird blue spike that goes below zero on the horizontal master axis at master position 460. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 displays shows no voltage output or speed feedback in rpms or hz in torque mode min... Summary: replaced a PF700 that showed speed and voltage in torque modewe replaced a old PF700 that went bad. upgraded with a PF753. we no longer can see speed feedback in rpms or hz or voltage output in torque mode. this application is used as a nip roll in a paper machine wet end. we see it running, showing 30 amps output. it shows -0.75 hz with the arrow negative on the HIM. it has a pot for torque reference . it has a positive torque reference. machine seems ok but just wondering. the PF700 used to show speed and voltage output. Is it ok or do we still have a problem. we used to run at 78% torque reference but now only at 28%. if we turn up the torque pot to what we ran at before it trips on overload. ### Assistant: here is a drive observer picture what we see, estimated rpm about 1400 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: help about script file Summary: help about script filehi every body. I uploaded program from Digital AC Multi-Axis Motion Control. it is in script file same as text. is there any help about code in script file?. is there any way to convert this file to GML Commander file.? how can I find meaning of command in script file? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: EDS file Summary: download EDS fileDear all, I have a question,how can we download EDS file? Could you show me how can we search to download EDS file? I try to find AB.com website ,it has a lot of EDS files. For Example: VFD753 I found them, it has a lot of EDS files, and sometime is not matched which want to use. Than you so much ### Assistant: Go to this page: http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx Select Electronic Data Sheets on the left under Downloads Begin narrowing your search by judicious choices in the available fields. In your example, I'm going to assume you want Ethernet First line, select Ethernet IP for network Second line, select ALL Third, line, enter "20F", the series number for Powerflex 753. Click SEARCH. You'll get twelve possible entries for each of the major firmware versions. Go ahead and download and install them all. They're small files and that way you have all your PF753 bases covered. 20G is for PF 755. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1395 DC Drive excessive field voltage Summary: field voltage to high, motor overheatingI have a 460v 1395 dc drive, motor field rated at 303v , the drive is giving it 425v causing the motor to over heat. Is the any way to adjust the field voltage? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 750 DeviceLogix program error on upload in CCW Summary: Trying to safe drives to a project but keep getting DeviceLogix program error on upload So I am running Multiple 755 Powerflex drives. I am trying to make the switch from Drive Exec to Connected Components Workbench. I can connect to the drives and do a preliminary upload. When I try and save the drive to the project, and do a complete drive upload, it appears that all the parameters are uploading but I get an error for DriveLogix program upload. I have DriveLogix disabled, and no program in the drive. I am connecting thru eithernet IP, via a Stratix 8000 connected to the drive. Has anyone had this problem before, or does anyone have a suggestion on how to fix this? ### Assistant: I apologize for being one of those people who ask questions, but don’t provide answers. However, some more information is needed to be able to help. In order of importance, some useful information would be: - What is the error? (Click on the blue circle next to the progress bar if no error is shown.) Provide a screen shot of the error. - What is the version of the drive? - What is the version of software? - If DriveExecutive works, upload the drive from there and provide the saved file. - A bunch of random information can be gathered by running the “DPI/DSI Tech Support Wizard”. Connect to the drive, run that, and provide the text file. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 won't communicate with CCW or Logix 5000 Summary: PowerFlex 525 communicates with controller but not CCW or Drive tab in Logix 5000Hi Guys, I seem to have an issue communicating to my PowerFLex 525's via CCW or the drive tab in Logix 5000. I'm trying to change some parameters. I have 5 drives and all of them do the same thing. The PLC is able to communicate without issue. Can anybody think of a reason why my PC is being blocked? Thanks ### Assistant: What do you see in RS-Linx? Do you see all devices there? Is this the first time this computer has used CCW to communicate with Rockwell devices over Ethernet? It's possible your computer's firewall is blocking CCW. What PLC is working for you? Can you talk with that successfully? What version of CCW do you have? Have you installed the latest drives database for CCW? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Looking for a name of a part Summary: Trying to figure a name and a function of a part in clients el.cabinetHello! I am trying to figure out what does this component do (in the picture - on the left, gray, named N30.1) and what is its actual name? Sorry for the picture quality, it is the best one I got. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Setting servo torque limit Running Kinetix SERCOS drives with MPL motors They were at 40% constant and 50% peak. They were faulting out when trying to home. They said they could find no mechanical issues. I bumped the peak up to 60% and then 75% to get them going, and they later found some minor mechanical issues like lube. The "Motion System Tuning" manual just says "Set the Torque limits to what is required for the application". The rated constant Torque value is 4.18NM and the peak is 11.1. How do I determine where to set the servo torque limits? Thanks for your time Jim ### Assistant: You need enough torque to do the job, but not so much as to break the machine. That's not something you're going to find an answer to in the forums or even Rockwell Tech Support. You'll need to talk with your mechanical designer to determine how much torque the machine can handle before failing. The fact that peak torque was not enough to overcome lube problems says two things - maintenance isn't doing enough, and you probably could get away with 100% peak. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 525 Displaying F099 Fault Code Summary: I have a PF 525 Showing F099 5.001 rev According to the documentation this is not possibleSee the image attached. I cannot find any documentation that references a PF525 showing this fault code anywhere. Please advise.. we use a 25-comm-e2p module with this unit. and S2 and 4 are the only IO. ### Assistant: It's reporting local weather - Fogg. You're going to have to call Rockwell Tech Support for this one - you're right. It's not a documented fault code. I looked hard through the knowledgebase. F099 by itself brings up nothing. The knowledgebase is performing to Rockwell standard, meaning using search terms +Powerflex +525 +Fault +Codes does not bring up useful results. Call Tech Support. When you get an answer back, would you please share it here? You've got my curiosity up and I'd love to know the answer. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC-50 Underload Fault Reset Summary: Cannot reset Using PLC tag, but can reset using drive tab or keypadHello. I am having an issue with a SMC-50 Soft start. The drive has been added to the IO tree of an rslogix application and I can communicate to the drive and I can see status information and also set up certain parameters from the PLC. One thing I cannot do however is reset an underload fault using the clearfault output bit (which is automatically created when adding an SMC-50 addon profile) in ladder logic, however I can reset the fault if I either go on to the SMC-50 drive tab in the PLC application and “clear faults” or from the in built key pad on the front of the MCC. I don’t have to set anything up within the SMC-50 using components workbench do i? I was able to set fault enable outputs directly from the PLC, I just cannot clear a fault using the logicCommands_Clearfault tag. What is the difference in the soft starter between using the “logicCommands_Clearfault tag” output tag or selecting “clear faults” on the alarm section of the drive tab in the IO tree of the plc application. Any help would be appreciated. Note: using 20-COMM-ER module on the drive to communicate to the PLC, no set up using components work bench on the drive itself ### Assistant: How long are you setting the P2_046_MCC:O.LogicCommand_ClearFault bit in your PLC code? If you're issuing a 1-shot to do this, that's probably not long enough for the signal to get passed via Ethernet. Can you hold it for 1 second? Share a screen-shot of the OTE that calls this tag. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 2198-H008-ERS2 Summary: Axis Status "DC Bus Up" drops during operationI have two similar operations where the Drive Drops "DC Bus Up" during a part lift(loaded), issue will simply go away after an hour or two? During the same cycle an unloaded lift the DC Bus Up status does not drop? PLC logic is monitoring Buss Status to enable the drive ### Assistant: What happens if you temporarily bypass the logic that looks at bus status? Does lift still work or behave as if the drive is letting go of the load? Can you trend the DC bus in Logix5000? Is it in fact sagging? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Upload Error Summary: Data in the configuration is in an incorrect format. (What does it mean?) ### Assistant: Trying to CCW to back up PF700 drives and occasionally get an upload error " data in the configuration is in an incorrect format" So what does this mean? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 drives Summary: Is it suitable for oven chain conveyor applicationDifficult to negotiate Rockwell product selection. I want a 4kW , 400 VAC drive in the Powerflex 70 series but selection guide for PN 20AC8P7A0AYNANC0 states suitable for pumps and fan application. Is this drive suitable for oven conveyor drive? ### Assistant: I do not see where that drive is limited to pumps and fans. Where are you looking that you see this? A PF 70 is fine for an oven conveyor. If this drive is one you already own, or if you have a factory full of PF70s, then go for it. If you're planning to purchase a new VFD, the PF70 is not a good choice for a new application. It is not technically "obsolete", but I would look at a PF753. 20F11NC8P7JA0NNNNN should match the configuration of the PF70 you show. In US dollars, I see the list price of the 753 being $250 less than the PF70. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700s VFD Running but Motor is NOT Summary: VFD shows running but motor not turningWhen the VFD is issued a run command it goes into run mode, the HIM module shows increasing DC bus and Output Current, but the RPM is bouncing in the + and - range, the direction is also bouncing from FWD and REV. It seems that it is trying to start the motor, but the motor stays still, and the VFD does not go into fault. Looking to find out what is causing this. The VFD is 600VAC, 208A and was installed in 2006. ### Assistant: Does this motor have an encoder on it for full flux vector control? Did anyone touch the wiring of this system between the time it did work properly and now? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to get supplied electrical Power to a motor on Kinetix 5700? Summary: Trying to get the electrical power supplied to an axis.I am trying to measure the supplied instantanious and average electrical power for an axis using Kinetix 5700 parameters. I searched the manuals but didn't find a parameter that would do this. So the question is if there is a way to get the power supplied to the motors from the drives parameters? The used servo motor is a vpl low inertia motor. ### Assistant: You can get the (instantaneous, I think) power for an axis using a GSV command. Look at this document: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm003_-en-p.pdf Go to page 369 of the PDF for power. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 755 intermittant comm loss Summary: Drive stops communicating randomlyCurious if anyone else has had this issue with the imbedded Ethernet cards on there 755s. This drive is part of a skid where the 5 drives work together off a master drive. And the drive runs fine but it looses communication intermittently and kicks the operators out of auto and makes them use the machine in manual. Ive tested the Ethernet cable going to the drive, ive changed the main control board, plugged the cable into a different port on the Allen Bradley switch to no avail. Ended up changing the whole drive out which fixed it. I am curious what would cause an intermittent issue like this? Any insight would be appreciated ### Assistant: No good answer. Changing out the main control board should have done the trick. It's possible the drive back-plane was bad. We've seen this once I think, and I think someone else commented on this in the forum. You've got it solved this time. I do not think it is a design defect. You say you tested the cable. Did you flat-out replace it? Was the cable commercial, or did you make up both ends? Was the cable rated for 600V and double-shielded (foil and braided shield)? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Unable to get Ethernet Comms working on Dual Port Ethernet Module - PowerFlex 525 Summary: Dual Port Ethernet Communications Setup ProblemsWe have a problem communicating to our PowerFlex 525 drives using the dual port ethernet interface from the stratix switch. Communication is OK if we use the embedded ethernet port. However, when we connect to the dual port interface we cannot ping the drive. Any thoughts? ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520com-um003_-en-e.pdf That's the user manual for the dual port Ethernet manual. Did you install it correctly? Did you install the interface connector that connects the card to the drive? It's easy to forget this part; it does not look important. How did you configure the ethernet address of the dual part card? Did you plug your Ethernet cable(s) into the dual port card (not the embedded port)? Sorry, these sound like stupid questions, but I've encountered an instance where each question was someone's solution. What do the card's LED status indicators show? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 5500's Summary: MAM will finish after an interrupt instead of executing new MAMI have run into an interesting issue. When i break the light curtain while my machine is in motion, safe torque off activates and the program holds that position until a return to home command or continue cycle is initiated. this is normal operation. On this machine though, i have found MAM's still enabled even if the rung isn't true anymore, and the drive will finish the motion that was in progress instead of executing the return to home MAM. is there a way to clear the memory of the drive in this situation so i can be sure it executes the MAM the logic dictates? as of now, the drive is not following the logic of my program. i have looked at scan times, made sure that my routines were being read in the right order, checked for duplicate MAM's and OTE's, made some logic very unique to ensure it wasn't duplicated in other places. i have worked on this issue for two days and not had any luck. processor is 1769-L27ERM-QBFC1B mated to 2198-H070, H008, H003 - ERS. Studio5000 version 30.11 I have 4 identical machines that were just built and all exhibit same behavior, so i'm certain it is in my program, but i cannot find the bug in the code. i have built 30+ machines like this but have never run into this issue before. ### Assistant: Gregory, you're far more likely to get a useful answer if you share your ACD file and point us to the location of the MAM that persists. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Configuring 527 for fan motor application I am currently adding a 527 drive to a L71S PLC via ethernet. I am trying to configure the motion group and I need to know what settings I will need in setting up the axis. ### Assistant: If you already have the drive configured in the IO tree, you should also have an axis associated with it. In the motion group folder, create the motion group using right click / create. Name is unimportant. Move the axis from the ungrouped folder to your new motion group. Doubleclick it to open its property page. You've given us little information to go on, so I'm going to make wild assumptions on what you have - like, no feedback. General tab: Axis configuration - pick frequency control Motor tab: Data source - nameplate data sheet motor type - rotary induction Fill out the motor parameters. Do make sure you get pole count correct - Poles = 120 x base frequency / synchronous speed Analyser tab: Run this after you have wired, powered, and communicating. Dynamic test by preference, but static test will work. Hookup test tab: Use that to verify correct rotation Frequency control tab: Go with defaults until you know what you want to adjust. Drive parameters tab: Pick what parameters you want to have access to read and write. You cannot have them all. Pick the monitoring ones that make sense for your application to display on an HMI. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Help! SMC-3 softstarter Summary: SMC-3 softstarter periodically stops with shorted SCR faultHi guys. Usual belt drive driven by motor-reducer WA 37/T DRS71M4/TF (0,55kW) and powered by SMC-3 (3A ver.) periodically stops with shorted SCR fault (code6). After manual reset it going on work normally. Working mode ~5 stops per minute. Duration of stops is different from 1s to several seconds. SMC configured to soft start with 35% initial moment and starting time 2s w\o kickstart and soft stop. Please give me the physical meaning of "shorted SCR" and what should I do to avoid this fault. Hope on quick help. Thank you. ### Assistant: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/41478/loc/en_US QA5761 12/08/2020 Summary SMC-3 Soft Starter: Causes and Troubleshooting Shorted SCR Question What does it mean when an SMC-3 soft starter flashes six (6) times to indicate a shorted SCR error? How can I verify and what tests can be performed to determine if an SCR is shorted? How can I trouble shoot and clear this fault? Can I over ride this fault? Why does my SMC-3 soft starter trip on Shorted SCR faults? Environment 150-C3NBD, 150-C3NBR, 150-C3NCD, 150-C9NBD, 150-C9NBR, 150-C9NCD, 150-C16NBD, 150-C16NBR, 150-C16NCD, 150-C19NBD, 150-C19NBR, 150-C19NCD, 150-C25NBD, 150-C25NBR, 150-C25NCD, 150-C30NBD, 150-C30NBR, 150-C30NCD, 150-C37NBD, 150-C37NBR, 150-C37NCD, 150-C43NBD, 150-C43NBR, 150-C43NCD, 150-C60NBD, 150-C60NBR, 150-C60NCD, 150-C85NBD, 150-C85NBR, 150-C85NCD, 150-C108NBD, 150-C108NBR, 150-C108NCD, 150-C135NBD, 150-C135NBR, 150-C135NCD, 150-C201NBD, 150-C201NBR, 150-C201NCD, 150-C251NBD, 150-C251NBR, 150-C251NCD, 150-C317NBD, 150-C317NBR, 150-C317NCD, 150-C361NBD, 150-C361NBR, 150-C361NCD, 150-C480NBD, 150-C480NBR, 150-C480NCD Soft Starters Answer Cause Loose 3 phase power connections or damaged conductors on line side of the SMC-3 controller Wire conductor damage on the load side of the SMC-3 controller to the motor Damage to windings inside the motor The SMC-3 control module has sustained physical damage to control circuit board components Power surges, spikes, disturbances, over voltage conditions present in the 3 Phase Power distribution circuits can cause SCR’s to breakdown and short Excessive levels of voltage and current present in the three phase power supply to the SMC-3 soft starter can cause SCR’s to breakdown and short The shorted SCR check is performed internally by the SMC-3 soft starter as a pre start check. A start command will not be issued to the soft starter if a Shorted SCR condition is detected. Note: Shorted SCR Faults cannot be overridden through a parameter change. See the following steps below to troubleshoot and resolve these faults: Verify 3 phase power connections on line side of the SMC-3 controller are tight; correct damage to conductor cables. Verify conductors on load side of the SMC-3 controller going to the motor are tight; correct damage to conductor cables. Verify motor windings are not damaged by meggering the motor. Remove motor leads from the SMC-3 controller before using a Megger to measure and test the motor windings. If the SMC-3 soft starter has the shorted SCR error, perform resistance checks across each of the power poles (L1 to T1, L2 to T2, L3 to T3). The resistance check across all 3-phases should be 10,000 ohms or greater if the SCR is okay and is not shorted. A shorted SCR will have much less resistance than the normal 10,000 ohm reading. Before doing these checks, do the following: Remove the motor leads from the bottom of the SMC-3 soft starter Remove three phase and control power from the SMC-3 soft starter Verify the configuration of dip switch 15 Line Connection is set correctly. Set it to Line for three lead Motors; set it to Delta for six lead Wye Start Delta Motors. Please see Answer ID: Repair Parts for 150-C SMC-3 Smart Motor Controllers to determine the repair part needed to replace the SCRs. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using a VSD with a Demag conical brake motor Summary: Demag Conical brake motor can be used with an ABB ACS 800 drive, is there a suitable Rockwell productA Demag conical brake motor can be used with an ABB ACS 800 drive. Is there any AB Powerflex Inverters which are suitable for this task? ### Assistant: We've actually done this with PF753 drives, without knowing before hand that the motors were conical rotor. The crane bridge had 6 motors running off one PF753, and it worked surprisingly well. Only at the slowest speeds did the rotors not release. It took some tuning of parameters P60-P63 to get something the operators thought was good. Never mind that it was VERY qualitative and I think they said one test run was better than another despite the fact that we'd not changed anything that time. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF7x and PF5x analog input filter Hello RA guys! I'm looking forward to energy reduction on one site - consequentially changing motor control mode (P ### Assistant: For the PF525, refer to the user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf See page 99 for parameter t099 - analog input filter. A similar parameter should be available for the PF7x. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2HP PF755 Motor Speed Varying with Encoder Feedback Summary: Closed Loop Speed Control is PoorHello. I have been getting beat-up by this drive path over the past few weeks. It is a 2HP/480V/1750rpm application with a PF755/2HP connected to a known well-performing Marathon Blue Max 1024 Quad Encoder-Feedback motor taken from another line during troubleshooting. 150W brake resistor is connected. Control is entirely over Ethernet. This motor goes through a ~20:1 right angle gearbox with an output driveshaft down to a small meltpump. VFD cable is used to the motor with no terminations in-between. Control mode is Induction FV. Speed regulation is poor at +/-3% and load swings of +/-15% degrading to load swings of +/- 100%. Other paths with the same setup are rock-solid with very tight speed control - no deviation from set point is seen on the scada hmi. I have attached a video showing this. Motor/Encoder has been replaced, gearbox has been replaced. The speed control fluctuations persist even when disconnected from the load. The original new drive was just replaced with another new drive today. It has been Calculate, Static & Rotate tuned without successfully eliminating the speed hunting. Once again, the other paths on the machine are absolutely stable. Our process requires tight speed control. Any ideas where to look next? Thanks in advance, -dan ### Assistant: You did not say that you'd done an inertia tune, only the calculate/static/rotate tune that characterizes the motor winding. You need to do an inertia tune, and even after that, I suggest increasing the speed regulator bandwidth (P636). Assuming you use DriveExecutive or CCW, when you do the inertia autotune, after it completes it shows speed reg BW at the bottom. It never, ever changes this; the default I've always seen is 10 rad/s. After autotuning, before moving to the next page, change it. If you have a 20:1 gearbox. Try a value of 30. If that does not work, then go to P636 directly and increase it to 50. Also, be aware that, unless the drive was brand new / broke the box seal to install it, a drive previously used does not completely wipe itself when running the autotune wizard. We've found out the hard way that a drive autotuned for a small motor, then switched to a larger motor keeps some parameters that were appropriate for the small. We've found that you have to do a factory-reset ON THE HIM in order to clear out all parameters. Doing it from DriveExecutive / CCW is not enough. If your new drive was actually a drive new to the application but had been tuned to a different motor, that might explain some of your results. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Drive Summary: PowerFlex 525 Drive termianl I/O read writeDear All, I am using PowerFlex 525 Drive on board terminals (Input = ContrlInStatus_DigInTBlk2, Output = OptoOut1 level.0). Problem is if there is communication fault then state of Drive input and outs remains the same before communication lost. My question is " I would like to reset the outputs of drive when communication is lost". So, Please guide me how to fulfil my requirement. Thanks Advance. ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf I don't understand what you mean by input = and output =. Would you please instead tell us what values you set parameter T062 (for digital input terminal block 2), T069 (for opto ouput 0), and T070 (for opto output 0 level). With that information, we might be able to help. You can look at parameter C125 on page 125; it tells the drive what to do in event of comm loss. If you have set C125 to value 3 (continue last), then the opto output will likely stay in the state it was at comm loss if the output is configured to be a running signal, or a running above X value in the case of using the level parameter. To do what you describe I think you'll need set to something other than value 3. That should cause the opto output to change state. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Issue with an A-B PowerFlex 753 Summary: Event "DigIn Cfg B", "DI Run" and "DI Fwd Reverse" at the same time shouldn't be an issueHi, I installed a PF 753 (20F-11ND052AA0NNNNN) Firmware: v2.007.37 with a 24V DC 22-Series I/O Module (20-750-2262C-2R) on slot 4 Configured: DI Stop on Port 0: Dig In Sts.Digital In 1 DI Fwd Reverse on Port 4: Dig In Sts.Input 1 and DI Run on Port 4: Dig In Sts.Input 0 I usually configure inputs this way: two-wire RUN (and normal STOP, ramp or coast), one DI for FWD/REV (if required) and one STOP which I utilize for "fast stop" (current injection or some other means) In this case I am getting message "DigIn Cfg B" which dissapears if I disable the Fwd Reverse input. The thing is that I configured the same on another PF 753 v2.005.33 in a similar machine with no issue. I know I can try "DI Run Forward" and "DI Run Reverse" instead but I don't want to. Any idea, please Thank you ### Assistant: The first thing that comes to mind is, why are you using such old firmware? V14.004 is the most current. There were SIGNIFICANT problems with firmware earlier than V4. If you cannot use V14, go as high as your application will permit. Look at the PM manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf Go to page 328 of the PDF. This chart documents DIGIN CFG B. I do not see a problem with your configuration based on this chart. Are you sure you have configured the IO as you've described? If you are absolutely sure about your configuration, then I suggest using ControlFlash+ to upgrade the firmware and try again. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 755 defaulting option card after brake slip alarm I had an issue yesterday during commissioning where we were testing the brake slip function and it worked and started lowering then stopping then lowering again. after 3 times of lowering and stopping it started to free fall. I manually set the brake and brought it back down and powered down the drive. when turned power back on the parameters for the I/O card were default and i had to invert relay O and set it up to work the brake again. the drive parameters were still fine. The drive firmware is 14.002 and the I/O card is a 2262C-2R with firmware 1.008 I am also controlling the drive over ethernet via compact logix studio 5000 version 30.11 with ADC turned on ### Assistant: Parameters resetting is not happening after brake slip alarm, it's happening after you cycled power. Because you're using ADC, the PLC is pushing its parameters over to the drive once the drive makes its ethernet presence known to the controller. Verify your i/o card parameter settings in the PLC I/O tree definition. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DriveExecutive program Summary: DriveExecutive backup file not openingDear All drive executive installed on my computer but what could be the reason why the imported driver doesnt open backup files blank page open , does not give error I checked on another computer the versions are correct my computer only opens the backup file it received what would be the reason Thanks ### Assistant: "My computer only opens the backup file it received" Could you explain this in a different way? Do you mean your computer will only open .DNO files that it creates and will not open .DNO files created on a different computer? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 350 2097-V33PR3-LM Summary: Kinetix 350 2097-V33PR3-LM on single phase 208Will a Kinetix 350 2097-V33PR3-LM on single phase 208 drive a TLY-A2530 motor? Does the drive require all 3 phases? I keep getting a Feedback Loss. ### Assistant: You'll be power-limited but should be able to run the motor. Feedback loss is unrelated - you have a feedback problem. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: KNX5100 Contactor Summary: connect a safety contactor on the power section without using STOHello. I am replacing an Old servo drive by a KNX5100 (2198-E1007-ERS).I want to turn on and off the safety contactor without the need of resetting an alarm or taking further action. Would you mind help me if: - connecting the power to a safety contactor - keeping the control module always powered - no breaking the STO wiring is this combination is correct? and will not harm the drive? any issuing of alarms that needs to be reset? many thanks for your help and support ### Assistant: If you're not breaking the STO wiring, you're missing the point of STO. I'm pretty sure there is a specification on the number of power cycles per hour that Kinetix drives should have; the STO circuit is there so you don't bump into that limit. You could potentially harm the drive with too many power cycles in too short a time. Use a safety relay in place of the safety contactor to control the drive STO circuit. As far as alarm/resets go, if the drive cannot be configured to self-reset after an STO event, you may have to add relays / PLC logic to do so. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 CONECTING state stuck Summary: The servodrive kinetix 5700 connected to a MPL-B680D-M motor first time setup.Hi I'm doing the first setup of a 2198-S086-ERS3 kinetix 5700 connected to a MPL-B680D-M motor and it has also a 2198-P070 servo power supply. It is stuck at the CONECTING state, the power supply also stop at the same state. I look the Logix Designer modules information and there is no clue of an error. ### Assistant: What else is in your Motion Group? Do you have another axis in the motion group where the drive is not physically present or the motor not connected? In Rockwell's implementation of CIP Motion, all axes must detect their physical drives / motors or you'll get stuck exactly where you are. To get around this, you can inhibit the missing drive in the IO tree. If a drive is inhibited, the Motion Group will ignore it. If the drive is not inhibited and is missing at the type of system power-up, you get the problem you have. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 with 20-750-ENETR Summary: Communications question.I have a PowerFlex 750 with the 20-750-ENETR option module installed. I have set the IP address using the parameters, have left the digi-switches at "999", and set parameter 5 to "1 - parameters". The ethernet cable is connected to a plant network hub, and I have yet to add the drive to the ControlLogix tree in the program. The "Mod" and "Net A" leds are flashing green. I have been unable to "ping" the drive at the address that is set. Is the drive able to be "pinged", or do I need to get it connected to my PLC. Thanks. ### Assistant: I forgot - are the ports in the plant network switch allowing traffic to get through? Best way to test is for you to connect your computer directly to the drive, eliminating all other variables. Put your computer on the same subnet as you gave the drive, and ping it. If you can do that, the problem is external to the drive. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 backup I've to go on a site where the end user would like me to connect to some Kinetix 300 drives there installed, to save a backup copy of the configurations. Do I need a special software / interface to connect? Thank you.​ ### Assistant: You need a computer and web browser which supports the JAVA that runs on the K300. Take a look at these two KB articles: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/621621/loc/en_US https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/67516 They have some other useful article links. Point your browser to the IP address of the drive and MotionView will in theory start. If it does start, then you can use MotionView to archive the K300 program. If it doesn't start, you now must head down the rabbit hole of trying to make that Java work on your browser. #K300 #MotionView #Java \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Ultra 3000i Tuning Issue Summary: Servo positions correctly has high pitch whine while holding position.I have an MPL-A430H-M servo on an Ultra 3000i Sercos Drive. Motor functions and positions great and has no instability and accurate positioning. In between cycling as it is holding it's position it has a high pitch whine. I have tried to tune this out by tweaking the gains through RS Logix in the Drive parameters. Despite attempting several manual adjustments to both Proportional and Integral Gains the whine persists with no apparent affect. Any suggestions on correcting this issue? ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 Datalink Summary: Cannot configure datalnk 1 to read amps of driveI have a 20-COMM-PBUS card in port 6 of aPowerfles 753. In the host parameters of the option card I want to modify Par 17 Datalink 1 to read amps Par 3 of port 0. When ever I try to edit this parameter i get a DPI error, Object State Conflict ### Assistant: Isn't parameter 3 of a 753 motor velocity feedback? I see parameter 7 of port 0 as motor current. That said, I don't know why either of those would cause a state conflict. Is the parameter being used already in another datalink? Are you trying to set these while the drive is running? I don't think you can do that; drive must be stopped in many cases when editing parameters. You might try setting the parameter off line, then downloading to the drive (unless you're doing this through the HIM). I tested this using a 20-750-ENETR but I don't know why it would be different for a 20-COMM-PBUS. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: comm failure Summary: 22-COMM-E card failure on powerflex 40PI have had several of these cards fail. Changing the comm card does'nt work. I have to change the card and the drive. Its not an IP issue with the replacement card. Not a firmware issue either. I had thought it might be the internal power supply in the drive for the comm card. Drive works from terminal strip or I can control from CCW. Any thoughts? ### Assistant: If you can connect with CCW to the drive, you're using a 1203-USB to do so? If you can see the drive using the 1203-USB, what does CCW tell you about the 22-COMM-E cards? Does it recognize that one is installed in the drive? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Output voltage Lower than rating Summary: Powerflex 525 Output voltage Lower than ratingHello, regarding the specs of the powerflex 525, if the output Voltage specifications says :0..460V, 3 Phases, I am guessing I can use this to drive a 230VAC motor? I have an application where I have 480VAC and a 230VAC motor. There are PF525 with 120VAC 1 Phase input, 3 phase 230VAC output but that requires to upsize my 120VAC transformer. If I can just put the 230VAC motor on a 480VAC drive, my transformer will keep a reasonable size. Thanks! Antoine ### Assistant: I would recommend reading this technote: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/516206/loc/en_US Luckily, it is an article listed for everyone. Short answer is that it is theoretically possible but you're most likely going to burn up the motor. The 230V motor most likely will have insulation rated for 230V, not 460V. A stepdown transformer and 230V VFD is the correct solution for that motor. Alternatively, get a 480V motor to eliminate the stepdown transformer. If you decide to try using the 230V motor on the 460V VFD, let us know how well it worked and how long the motor lasted before frying (if it did). I'm not being facetious - you might learn something that all of us could use. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S doesn't spin motor Summary: PowerFlex 700S running, without alarms, but doesn't spin motor - Hi guys, -We have a PowerFlex 700S Phase II Frame 10 Cat: 20D385A0ENNBNGNE, where with the speed reference, and running, sometimes doesn't spin motor. We had checked parameters 125,126, (Torque Pos Limit and Torque Neg Limit) and both are ok, wiring, (optic fiber) are ok. When the issue appears, it's possible to see on the High Power Fiber Optic Interface circuit board the fibers "U","V","W" and others blinking when grow up the speed reference, but the motor doesn't spin. It's possible a hardware problem? ### Assistant: What mode are you running the 700S? Flux Vector or V/Hz? If Flux Vector, try running an auto-tune. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex - displays At Speed but no rotation Summary: When start is sent, it sounds like it is starting and displays "At Speed" but the motor doesn't spin and it shows its only drawing 4 ampsWhen start is sent, it sounds like it is starting and displays "At Speed" but the motor doesn't spin and it shows its only drawing 4 amps. 480 VAC, usually draws around 200 amps when running. There are two faults in the fault queue, but I am not sure they are related: ### Assistant: Has this SMC Flex been running for some time and suddenly stopped working correctly, or is this a new installation and you're in the middle of commissioning? If it's been running for some time, is it controlled from a PLC? Has PLC coding changed such that a stop command is being sent to the SMC Flex? Is there voltage on all three output phases when it's running? Do you have a clamp meter to independently measure output current on each output phase? Check this tech note and in the user manual (link to the manual is in the technote): https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/545305/loc/en_US \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: HW overcurrent Summary: PowerFlex 700 HWovercurrenthi everyone Can anybody help me with 20B PowerFlex 700 "HW overcurrent" fault (F12)? i run Drive without motor there is no fault. But when connect the motor and running( there is no load) F12 immediately applied. ### Assistant: You have already done the test to see if it's the drive or external. If no fault without load it is shorted motor or leads. Megger both. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 700S drive not in Run Ready State. Test prohibits Summary: Because of 700S drive not in Run Ready State, tests cannot be preformedWe are encountering problems in testing the 700S drive. As shown in attachment, the HIM displays shows " Drive is not in Run Ready State. Must resolve before running test." when we are trying to test the drive. We have no idea in resolving this problem. Any recommendation is appreciated. Thank you. wx_camera_1618539466612.jpg× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 ### Assistant: Something wrong with one of the start-inhibits maybe? Take a look at this article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/42189/loc/en_US \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 - 2198-D006-ERS4 v13.003 - EDS File Summary: EDS file for v32.03Hello, I am looking for the EDS file for the kinetix 5700 2198-D006-ERS4 in version 13.003 for Logic Designer v32.03. On the rockwell support there is marked that these versions are compatible. However, I cannot select a version greater than 11.xxx. I have installed the latest AOP. Would it be too recent to be in AOP? Can you help me? Thanks. ### Assistant: There could be something wrong within compatibility website... I found a technote indicating you cannot use that firmware with v32: to work with a Kinetix 5700 servodrive firmware 13, Studio 5000 version 33 is required. [Ref. QA60531] - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755 not turning motor Summary: PowerFlex 755 will not spin motor, HMI shows RPMs thoughWe have a PowerFlex 755 that is not spinning the motor. The HMI and the analog display on cabinet show RPMs though there is no movement on motor. When checking for voltage there is nothing coming out of the VFD to the motor. We checked all the parameters, fuses, timers, the issue is with VFD. The HMI doesn't show any faults, the STS light blinks green. Any suggestions? ### Assistant: What mode have you set the drive? Are you in V/Hz, Sensorless Vector, Flux Vector / Open Feedback, or Flux Vector Encoder Feedback? If you're in ANYTHING other than V/Hz, did you perform a motor auto-tune? From where is your analog display getting its signal to show RPM? Let's start with these questions and build from there. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo motor, cable, driver Series A vs Series B Summary: The diffrence between of Series A vs Series B of servo motor, cable, driverHello all, I am confused when I am seeing the name plate of motor, cable, and driver of servo system of Allen-bradley. There are two series A and Series B. And I already tried to search the manual but don't find the answer. Someone, please help me to explain the difference between two series. Really appreciated. Thank you! ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! When a product maintains the same part number and only the series changes, it reflects changes in manufacturing process and/or parts used in its assembly. These changes maintain or improve the quality and performance of the product and should not affect its performance. In order to understand which differences are between two series of a product, you can try to post specific item codes. Sometimes products of different series are directly replaceable, sometimes not. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1756-M02AE wiring for single-ended encoder Summary: 1756-M02AE wiring for single-ended encoderIs it possible to connect a single-ended encoder in to 1756-M02AE? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! NO. Single ended encoders will not work with the 1756-M02AE module The 1756-M02AE supports differential encoders only. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Downloads Summary: Trouble downloading/locating electronic data sheets for devicenet mapping of powerflex 525 VFD'sI have found and was able to download the technical data sheet device definition file for a 460V 3 HP drive VFD, but I can't seem to find a drive for a 460V 50 HP drive VFD. I need these device definitions for mapping the drives to our devicenet. Please advise on where I can find the electronic data sheet for the 460V 50 HP. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! PowerFlex 525 max power is 30 HP... are you sure about posted numbers (50 HP) ? Also, are you using 25-COMM-D communication module to connect them to the DeviceNet network? In case, all the EDS are available inside PCDC, at the following LINK Search for HS-DSI to DeviceNet (see the screenshot) Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! 25x_Dnet_EDS.png× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Axis with PF755 and MP Series motor that is oscillating Summary: CIP Axis with PF755 and MP Series motor that is oscillating when it stopsHello I have just started a project using PowerFlex755 using CIP motion, the connected motor is a Servo Motor with Absolute Feedback MPL-B680F-M and the processor is a 1756-L73 Revision 24.12. I have setup another axis that is using a PowerFlex755 and an MPL-B4560F-M and I have had no problems with this one. I have set it all up and I am just using the Motion Commands in Studio 5000 to test the motor before I program it. Problem I am having is I will run the motor (MAJ) and then when I do a Motion Axis Stop (MAS) the motor seems to have a hard time stopping, it oscillates violently and then it faults on OvertorqueLimitFault (in the Quick View Window) and on the VFD I get a shear pin alarm. I have also tried a MAM and when it gets to its Position, I get the same problem and fault. I have gone over the parameters and I am not sure what is causing this. I thought it might be because I did not have a Brake Resistor connected so I connected one and it has not made a difference. Maybe I need too manual tune it? Before I do I just wanted some feedback Thanks in advance! ### Assistant: In our experience, all CIP motion 755 applications need a brake resistor. Some basic questions, but sometimes a thing gets missed. Are you sure you configured the axis to use the resistor properly? Did you do an auto-tune on the axis? Our experience is that the Auto-Tune results tend to be rather hot. Try NOT using the rigid setting for load coupling, and no more than medium response. If you're already there, then yes, you may need to manually detune the axis. If the motor starts normally, runs at constant speed normally, then only goes bad when trying to decelerate, it's likely tuned too hot. One experiment to try is to issue the MAJ command, and then issue an MCD to lower the speed slightly, to see if the motor goes unstable. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 700 , VFD failure due input short circuit Summary: VFD failure rate is high. What are possible reason. If failure due to DC bus voltage( 745 V), how can I lower DC bus voltage.We are using Power Flex 700 VFD in crane hoisting application. we have enabled torque proving mode. We are facing problem that failure rate of these drive is very high. On average every 9-12 month VFD power input side ( Rectifier) get shorted and fuse blown up. Our observation is while crane tools lowering DC bus voltage is reaching around 745 Volt. I would like to know. 1. Is due to this DC bus voltage , VFD failure rate is high. 2. How can I control DC bus voltage to lower level. Thanks, Shashi ### Assistant: 745V bus voltage is normal for a 480V input. If your input voltage is not 480, then yes, 745 bus voltage might not be correct. It would help if you gave specifics - exact drive model number, motor nameplate data, line voltage, design of system - that is, do you have a dynamic braking resistor, brake chopper module, line reactor, load reactor? Have you put a power monitor on the system? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ?How to control winder and rewinder machine ? Summary: ?How to control winder and rewinder machine ?Dear Experts, I have a project to control tension of fabric on winder machine ? Which motion command I have to use in this project ? Can someone give me an example project like this ? Best Regards, Vorapob Wind_Unwind.jpg× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 ### Assistant: Vorapob, your question is too general to answer. There is no one motion control command to run a winder. You haven't told us anything about the hardware you plan to use. Will this be using VFDs? Servo drives? One on each axis, or just on the winder? Speeds? Desired tension? How accurate does the tension have to be? Is there a load cell to monitor tension? Does this have to go in both directions? That's the tip of the iceberg. If you truly need to get such a machine running and are not already familiar with motion control, you're probably going to need to contract with a company that does have such skills. I do not often pitch my company's services but this is a case where I think I should. If you really need assistance, send a private message. I'll send you contact information and a rates sheet. No matter who you choose to assist, in order to have them be cost effective you must first write a sequence of operations for your machine, along with operational parameters (speeds, tensions, supply voltage, safety requirements, etc.). The more you write out first, before you even talk with an expert, the less it will cost you. The more time a contractor has to pull facts from you, the more it will cost. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to setting Axis scaling of ball screw vertical load ? Summary: How to setting Axis scaling of ball screw vertical load ?Dear Experts, I have the question about axis scaling setting my load is ball screw the pitch distance is 5 mm. height 1450 mm. How should I setting the values in these subject title ? Transmission ? Actuator ? Scaling ? Travel ? Soft Travel Limits ? My load move on ball screw in vertical and use 2 axis left and right it will synchronize position and speed moving in order to press the fabric roller by tension sensor control. Which command suitable for my application to motion control between MAG and MAPC ? If use MAPC How should I setting Cam profile ? How can I jog axis master and slave move only one pith of ball screw ? Best Regards, Vorapob Take_up_Machine.jpg× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 ### Assistant: more picture Axis_Scaling.jpg× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700 with 20-comm-c problem Summary: NULLHi, Rslinx can find the Powerflex 700 with 20-comm-c v2.001, but when I replace the 20-comm-c module v2.001 to a new module v3.001, the rslinx cannot find the VFD anymore, The controlnet adapter 1756-cnb display 'NET ERR'. Any suggestions? Thank you ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum! I suggest to try to install the latest EDS file for your PF700, follow instructions HERE RSLinx should show the drive after the update. After that you can check your network and see if you need to align the new version in the project and, eventually, reschedule the network. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking "Choose as Best Answer" button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: single sign on- links to other elements of work life As this uses Rockwell Automation single sign on, can we also directly link, or establish links with TEAM, Yammer, Workday, Software/support portal, Seismic, etc. so that perhaps we only have to manage profile and community style "engagements" via one platform/pathway? Or, is "Engage" "yet another" means of communicating that will take time for administration and attention that is additional to all of those other means? ### Assistant: Hi Mark. Thanks for your question! The Engage community is a customer-facing, public community which is accessible to Rockwell employees via single sign-on. It is not intended to replace any of the internal collaboration or support sites. I hope this answers your question. If not, let me know. Thanks! Eileen \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Is it possible to share JUST a drive file with CCW without making a project file and then an archive file? In CCW, It would be very, very useful to be able to make something like a .DNO file like DriveExectutive does. Currently, one has to create a project, add a drive to the project, be sure to upload from a drive, save the project, then create an archive of it to make a single file that is shareable with other engineers. I'd like very much to be able to save a DNO style file quickly, easily, and reliably. ### Assistant: TJ, I know this is a very real question and a great example of what we could expect from other users. At this point we need to work on getting these types of feature requests into the business unit at the appropriate level. What's your expectation of such questions? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Trouble logging in to other parts of the community? Hi there. We've gotten reports of some Rockwell employees having issues logging in to other parts of the community. We are working hard to fix the login issue and will update you here when we have the issue resolved. Thank you for your patience! Eileen ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Groups and Axis Can a Powerflex DC Drive be defined as an axis in a motion group? ### Assistant: No. As far as I know, only PF 755 and PF 527 drives can be used as motion axes, and I think the PF 527 only comes through as a velocity axis. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF700 to PF755 Parameter Map Summary: Looking for informationIs there a file somewhere with the parameter mapping for upgrading from a PF700 to a PF755? Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Engage community ! Well, I hope you already discovered the reply to your question... I'm sorry I've not seen it when posted. I know there is a migration guide: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ap/pflex-ap005_-en-p.pdf [Reference: QA35467] Hope this could also help others... fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: nan nan ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Email Address / Subject of Engage outbound Mails Hi, it would be great to have a more descriptive Email Address for Engage Outbound Mails (e.g. the "Daily Consolidated Digest"), so that it is easier to define a automatic filter for moving the Mail to a folder. The current address is "DoNotReply@rockwellautomation.com" and the Subject Line does not refer at all to "Engage", so it is hard to define a reliable filter. Viele Grüße, Daniel ### Assistant: Hi Daniel. Good suggestion! I'm looking into whether we can get Engage in the subject line. Thank you! Eileen \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Camming I have a PowerFlex DC Drive that I need a Kinetix 6000 Drive and/or motor to cam off of. PowerFlex DC can't be set up as axis so best approach please. ### Assistant: Your question implies that your DC motor has an encoder. If so, you're in luck but not the way you think. If it's an incremental encoder, I recommend using an encoder splitter (Motrona makes a very nice one). You MIGHT be able to simply parallel the encoder signals without the splitter - it may or may not work. Splitter guarantees it. Split the DC motor's encoder signal, send one to the PF DC drive as normal and bring the other to the aux feedback port on the Kinetix 6000 axis. You can then configure the aux feedback to be a feedback-only axis and let it be the master axis for your camming. You cannnot issue actual motion commands to this master axis, but you can issue passive MAH, MRP commands, and it CAN be the lead axis for camming. You would issue drive commands to the PF DC drive (Run forward, Run reverse, etc). The DC drive is not a motion axis, but the net result means it is the leader. Does this make sense? I can try to explain a different way if needed. But \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Tracking Error At Higher Speeds I am interested in a way to reduce the tracking error in a CIP motion application. The system has two PowerFlex 755 drives operating in CIP motion. The master axis is connected via a non-synchronous belt to a press. Attached to the press is an 842E motion encoder, which the slave axis tracks via a MAG instruction. The problem is that as speed increases, the phase lag of the slave axis increases. In order to correct this I use series of MAM steps to phase advance and retard over the speed range, but I would like to find a better solution. Any input appreciated, thanks. ### Assistant: When you say "non-synchronous belt" you're talking about a V-belt or flat belt, right? No chance of changing it to a timing belt or chain drive? Could you gear the slave to the master drive instead of the intermediate encoder? What about using the motion axis registration function (MAR)? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/26388/loc/en_US You may have to trend the master position, encoder position, and slave position to try to quantify the slippage and write your own compensation algorithm. One possible method would be to use a virtual axis slaved to the master that emulates the encoder. It would provide the no-slip position information and the delta between the virtual and the encoder would be the correction you need to apply to the slave. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex700L Frame 2 Intermittent NTC Fault Hi All, One of our customers is using a 700L frame 2 drive. He has been facing NTC fault intermittently. Any idea on what could be the probable causes & checkpoints. ### Assistant: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/pflex-um002_-en-p.pdf Active Converter Module shows 8 different IGBT temperatures (P330-P333, P335-P338), 2 faults (64 low, 65 high). Resolution for both NTC faults is to check the NTC sensors for open circuit or short circuit. Are you getting one of those two faults? https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20l-um001_-en-p.pdf This document says F192 is NTC sensor failed and to contact Rockwell Technical Support. In all failure codes listed in these two documents, there's not much you can do besides replace the NTC sensors. Check this document as well for NTC sensor: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/tg/20l-tg002_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Changing ACV Motor speed Tach feedback to DCV or 4-20ma HI , We would like to use our existing GE AC tach generator 90vac/1000rpm 180vac/2000rpm on a motor as a feedback to a DC drive. The drive will be similar to this 20hp 20P41AB073RA0NNN . This is for a conv belt, The drive excepts a DCv Tach feedback as well as 4-20 ma , 0-10v but not ACv. What converter is available to convert an AC Tach to DCv ? Or a converter to 4-20ma would also work. Note:The wave form of the AC Tach is not a square wave nor is it a nice sinusoidal shape.Frq is 265hz @400rpm. We have a few drives to upgrade and are comparing cost of an AC drive to a DC drive set up. I think a company called Mighty Modual may have what I need but if someone has been down this path before I would like to here their suggestions. Thank you! ### Assistant: Hi, Charles. Unless a fellow member of the community can answer your question, I suggest you reach out to Rockwell Automation Support for help with your particular situation: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/industrial-maintenance-support/product-application-support/remote-support.html Thank you, Eileen \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Resetting Ownership every time when changing Servo motor. Hello, We are using a test panel with servo drives Kinetix 5700 to test several servomotors, but every time I change the unit to test I need to reset the ownership, I'm wondering if is possible to do this without going every time to the Module properties ans pressing the button to reset the ownership? Thanks! ### Assistant: Reset Ownership operation cannot be executed programmatically, the only way of doing this is manually. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Incommunicative Kinetix 5500 Drive (New out of box) I am having an issue getting my servo drives up and running. The PLC is an AB Compact Logix 5380 and the firmware has been updated and I can communicate just fine with it. It will not however communicate with my Kinetix 5500 Servo Drive. I have tried module discovery, configuring via model number etc. RSLinx doesn't even see it. It is connected via AB ethernet cable from port A1 on the controller to port 1 on the 5500. IP's are all set. Still the drive is in standby and will not be seen but studio 5000. I keep getting the error code 16 ### Assistant: What is the exact model number of your PLC? Why do you think the IP address of the servo drive is set? It sounds like it is not. Have you used BOOTP to assign an IP address? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 523 - Using Preset Frequency Set Points Hello, I could use some assistance in setting up a PowerFlex 523 for a blower application with multiple preset speed set points. From a digital input perspective, it needs to have just one 'run' command to start and stop the drive. According to the manual, three other inputs can be setup for preset frequencies. Terminal 1 is jumped to terminal 11 Dig input 2: Would like to use this as an 'run 'input. +24 VDC at this terminal should start the drive. It should then look at the preset frequency bits to determine the speed reference. Removing +24 VDC should make it coast to a stop. Dig input 5: Preset frequency bit 1 Dig input 6: Preset frequency bit 2 Dig input 3: Preset frequency bit 3 Here are some of the current settings: P43 – 0 Hz P44 - 60 Hz P45 – 1 P46 – DigIn TrmBlk P47 – Preset Freq P48 – DigIn TrmBlk P49 – Preset Freq P50 – DigIn TrmBlk P51 – Preset Freq T62 – 2 Wire FWD T63 – Preset Freq T64 – Edge trigger T65 – Preset Freq T66 – Preset Freq A410 – 0 Hz A411 – 5 Hz A412 – 10 Hz A413 – 20 Hz A414 – 30 Hz A415 – 40 Hz A416 – 50 Hz A417 – 60 Hz With these settings, as soon as +24 VDC is applied on digital input 2, the drive starts and ramps up to 60 Hz. It coasts to a stop once the 24VDC is removed. It completely ignores the preset frequency bits. This is probably a configuration error as two different drives are behaving exactly alike. Please let me know what needs to be changed so the drive uses the A410..A417 values for the speed. Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to ENGAGE, @Sid Gopal ! You should change P049 and P051 to a different Speed Reference source than the one selected for P047 You can for example set P049 to 1 and P051 to 2 No two speed reference can have the same value. Cycle power to the drive after setting the parameters. Hope this helps, ​fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 low torque on first run Hi everyone, We have ten 150Hp motors on a lineshaft with one speed master and nine torque slaves. All drives are in FV After power down, the motor torques on the drives are very high and drives fault with over current (I think that's the message) If we accelerate very slowly, we can get the machine up to around 16Hz where something magic happens and the torques drop down to normal Nothing changes on the machine at this point All subsequent runs are fine until power down, then we have the same situation again All drives auto-tuned, but the resulting parameters are incorrect: P621 (slip) 26.5 rpm, but nameplate says 37 rpm P75 (Flux current) 85A, but measured when running OK is 126A Getting the customer to try these parameters to see if the situation improves Anything else we should be looking at? Thanks, Brian ### Assistant: Hi Brian, you may also try to disable the flux regulator (Parameter 103: Flux Reg Enable for PowerFlex755). The correct settings of the flux current and slip speed are very important to produce torque properly. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connected Components Workbench Developer Edition All, Does any one of you have , any documentation related to CCW Developer edition, that describes the trending facility that the latest version has inbuilt. I am basically looking for the sampling rates, capturing interval etc. The profile & the launch material for CCW does not have any information on the same. ### Assistant: Hi @Rahul Dhote, I suggest to review the following technote, which contains details about trending in CCW: QA38063 You can also find trend info inside CCW Help. Here below are some info taken from v13 help: The minimum (slowest) sample rate is 60 minutes The maximum (fastest) sample rate is 10 milliseconds The maximum capture time is 30 days The maximum number of samples is 20 million Hope this helps. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How Danfoss Inverter (FC102) communicate with AB PLC (Controllogix)? ​Hi Guys, I would like to understand on above subject. How did Danfoss Inverter/Drive communicate with AB ControlLogix PLC thru ethernet communication? How does the PLC read data & send instruction to the inverter? Because I don't understand on how the PLC collecting the info from the inverter like amps, frequency, fault from inverter and etc. Hope you guys can help to explain this. Very much appreciated guys. ### Assistant: Hi @Redzuan Samad, You have to configure Danfoss Inverter (FC102) as a Generic Ethernet module in Studio 5000 I/O tree. Software will create a profile tags in the Controller tags to exchange the data with the Danfoss Inverter (FC102). For Example refer Knowledgebase ID QA17285 . You can also refer Danfoss website for required information for configuring Generic Ethernet module in Studio 5000. For quick reference refer https://files.danfoss.com/download/Drives/MG92M102.pdf Hope this help! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to change Motor Data like Power, Current and Speed, etc in the Axis (motion group) without going offline. hi there, I have a test panel with 4 PF527 to test conveyors motors. I test different motors so, it is not always the same Power, Current and Speed and I to update that data every time I must go offline and change them directly in their Axis and finally download the program again (consuming a lot of time), I'm finding this really like a tedious task. That's why I'd like to know if someone already face this situation and if there is a way to change motor data via <Logic>​ ex. an AOI without going offline. Thanks! ### Assistant: You should be able to do it via MSG commands (you can with a PF750 at least). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor cable length restriction of PF753 with 1321 reactor Hi, Checking this restriction on Installation Instruction, the following information confused me. Why a better insulation motor (1350V) has shorter cable length restriction that the other one (1200V) has? Terence Yang ### Assistant: Hi @Terence Yang, it looks like there is a typo inside that table. I'll double check with the Engineers just to be sure, and let you know. Thanks. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2198-ABQE update channel resolution programatically Hello, first time poster. I have an application using a 2198-ABQE to output encoder positions from K5300 drives to an external system monitoring position. Based on this external systems requirements, they may want to update the output resolution of the 2198-ABQE system dynamically to match their needs. Can I change this setting in the module properties via a SSV or MSG somehow? I cannot find any info on this in the manual. Thanks! edit: I believe I solved my own issue in the module config tags ### Assistant: Hi @Joseph Theisen and welcome to Engage ! Did your solution work? It would be useful also for other users to have a confirmation... Thanks. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo motor Brake engage problem Hi, I am trying to find if there is any solution to my problem. I am using a servo motor with a brake and the mechanical part that this motor is moving, shakes only when there is a transaction from drive going off to brake engage in the motor. I am using these blocks in my program: MSO -->MAM or JOG --> MSF Parameter configuration: "Mechanical brake engage delay" = 0 "Mechanical brake release delay" = 0 "Mechanical brake control " = Automatic "stopping action "= Current dec & Disable Drive type :2198-H025-ERS2 Motor type : VPL-B1003T-P Ps, I do not think that it is a good solution to hold the drive in ON state for a long time in order not to have this issue, Your thoughts about this will be welcomed. ### Assistant: Try adding an MAS (Motion Axis Stop) before issuing the MSF (Motion Servo OFF). One would expect some unwanted dynamics if you're allowing the brake to activate while the motor is still turning; servo brakes are generally holding brakes, not stopping brakes. I would suggest issuing the MAS, verify that the axis stopped by checking for zero speed (I think I remember that drive has a zero speed bit in the axis parameters already), then issue the MSF. If the drive definition doesn't have zero speed bit, it's easy enough to use a LIM command with axis velocity. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Allen Bradley Power Flex 7000 Password Protection Problem Dear All, I'm using Allen Bradley Power Flex 7000 45KW Inverter in my Industry and facing an issue of Password. My AC Drive is not allow to enter in any parameters list due to password. We did not know the password. Kindly help me how can I access to my parameters and how can I reset the drive's Password. Thank you. Regards, Jalil ### Assistant: Hi, PF7000 MV Drive with 45KW motor?? Typo?? It would be better to upload the parameter set for RA team to resove for you. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 400, modbus 485 communication error, when connecting 22-HIM-C2S with splitter I have a problem trying to connect an External 22-HIM-C2S panel to a PowerFlex 400. The Drive is connected to a Compact Logix L35E through a DSI / Modbus RTU module. When connecting the modbus cable and the external HIM with the splitter, the Modbus communication is cut Off. The Compact Logix shows me a Modbus communication error, only disconnecting the external HIM is that the communication with the Drive -PLC returns and the error message is removed. I would like to know your support if it is possible to keep the External panel and the modbus communication working together permanently. Since the original PowerFLex panel was damaged and as a result of this situation we need to install the External panel. In case the Modbus communication and the panel connected to the splitter cannot work at the same time, can you help me to know if it is possible to refact the PowerFlex 400 screen? Or what other configuration can we use to install the 22-HIM -C2S? ### Assistant: Hi EMBARCADERO and welcome to Engage ! Unfortunately that kind of communication isn't supported due to protocol incompatibility between the two sources you would like to use. It is also explained inside the following technote: QA30804 Please consider that a TechConnect contract is required to access the technote. About the broken onboard HMI, I guess you should send the entire drive for repair. There is a technote that can help if you want to consider replacing the Main Control Board in the field (only for specific frames) Here is the link: QA23669 Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700S running status bit dropping out while running Hello, We have a Powerflex 700s frame 1 that has been in use for at least 5 years now and has not had the issue that we are seeing now. The past couple days while running, it will randomly loose the running status bit. The program is designed to check that the drive run bit is true and also the running bit is not false. If both those conditions are not met in 1 second, the machine shuts down. After the machine comes to a stop, you are able to start it right back up. It will then run for 2 hours before shutting down, but sometimes back to back. From everything I read, both those bits are produced from the drive and not an external source. Does anyone know if this can easily be resolved or should I look at replacing the drive? Cat ### Assistant: Is the running status bit a discrete output of the drive or are you getting it via network connection? If it's a discrete output, I would concentrate very hard on the physical wiring. Your problem sounds like a loose connection. It might be a failing output relay. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Is there a way to lookup past drive faults on a powerflex 753 drive? Is there a way to lookup past drive faults on a powerflex 753 drive? ### Assistant: Yes. It's possible to look at the last 32 faults, 32 alarms using just the HIM keypad. You can also use CCW or DriveExecutive to view the fault and alarm log. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using Explicit Messaging to "set / write" commands to a PF525 VFD. I am trying to send (set) start/stop, direction, and speed reference commands to my PF525 VFD. I was able to "get" all sorts of information from the drive using explicit messaging. I was also able to "set" accel & decel times. I have set my VFD start source and speed reference parameters to EtherNet/IP, but struggle to find out what information to put into the Class, Instance (parameter ### Assistant: Hi Bernard and welcome to Engage! First of all I would like to inform you that I've removed the image attached to your post, as probably something has gone wrong during the upload and it seems to generate and error, without the chance to be seen. If you would like to try again adding it, please do that inside a new post. I've no experience in using that PLC. Anyway, I suggest to go through the following technote: QA59709 You can find useful information on how to use Ethernet/IP Register Objects to control your drive via explicit messages. The first part of the technote contains general information and then the instructions related to another model of PowerFlex drive. I suggest to read the very first part and then go searching the following section: Setting Register Object Explicit Message Instructions for Controlling a PowerFlex 525 with Embedded EtherNet Adapter Examples of code are related to Rockwell Automation controllers and their message instructions, but you can learn how the explicit messages are configured trying to implement the same for your controller. Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Him module Powerflex 700 series Hey, I have a powerflex 7 00 series drive with a HIM module. We are using HZ as a speed reference. I was asked to edit the user lines so the mechanic can see rpm on user display. I seem to only be able to edit and scale the last two lines on the display how can I keep hz as speed reference but edit what the user sees to rpm. I know it can be done but cant seem to get it. It's an older style him module not the newer style. The attached picture shows rpm but the one I am working on shows HZ. ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! About the first HIM line, you can convert units as follows: If you want to edit the last two lines for scaling, then you can find instructions here: QA3282 Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 communication I have a system with compact logix plc and three 525 power flex vfd one vfd is 5hp but i need go dawn to 3hp, did i need modify the program? ### Assistant: Probably. The IO tree in the logix program expects to see a 5HP drive and will likely complain when it sees a different drive at the 5HP's IP address. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 - Series USB Application slow to open Peripheral Drive. Hi! I have a physical machine with W7 SP1 64 bits operating system, on this machine ControlFLASCH V15.03 is installed, a virtual machine with the same operating system settings with all software installed. I want to use the serial USB application only on the physical machine, but it is too slow to open, a condition that does not occur on the virtual machine. Could someone help me solve this problem? ### Assistant: Henrique, On the physical machine does the USB Transfer Utility eventually connect, or does it never connect? Are you able to find the PF52XUSB.exe file? If not, you can get it from this Knowledgebase article. PowerFlex 523/525: USB Transfer Utility USB 3.0/Windows 10 Compatibility (custhelp.com). Let me know if these solutions do not work. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5300 How to Increase Max Speed I am new to Kinetix 5300 servo systems. I have a Kinetix 5300, Cat ### Assistant: Your accel/decel seems low. Also, what is the axis tuning? Have you done an auto-tune, or are you using out-of-the-box tuning? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: AB SMC-3 soft starter shows overload and need help in identifying any easy fixes I have a soft-starter SMC-3 and from today it throws overload error every time I power on and the motor shuts off in few seconds,I'm looking for any simple fixes that can get me started. I already did the reset press on the starter with no luck. 085b4d25-d283-48a7-8a0b-2ea0a4894ae1_file× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 ### Assistant: The SMC is telling you what is wrong - there is an overload condition. Check the motor - does it turn freely? Has your load changed in any way compared to yesterday? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using motor terminator for cable length more than 189 A Rockwell 1204-TFB2 motor terminator with the serial number: MEAB30Z6 has been bought in order to reduce PWM peak voltages at the motor terminal. The VFD and the motor specifications are as the following: VFD Power: 580 kW Motor Power:580 kW Voltage (rms at VFD output and Motor terminal): 580 V DC Link Voltage: 900 V Cable length: 250 meter Filter: a Series Reactor at VFD Output PWM Peak Voltage at Motor Terminal: 1700 V (Twice the DC Link) PWM Rise Time at Motor Terminal: 0.2 us PWM Rise Time at Motor Terminal: 3-4 us According to the 1204-TFB2 datasheet, the maximum cable length should be less than 182.9 meters. Unfortunately, the length of the cable in our study case is about 250 meters. A series reactor has been installed at the VFD output, which increases PWM rise time and reduces the reflection phenomenon at the motor terminals. In other words, using a series reactor reduces the peak voltage at the motor terminal in comparison to when this reactor has not been installed at the VFD output. However, is it possible to use 1204-TFB2 in this case study (in this case study, cable length is more than 182.9 meter)? In other words, the limitation of the cable length can be increased by using a series reactor at the VFD output? ### Assistant: Hamed, The maximum length of 182.9m (600 ft) is correct as stated on page 94 of https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/drives-in001_-en-p.pdf Which drive are you working with? For our drives we have tables that provide the options for mitigating reflective wave issues. For example our 800 Hp PowerFlex 755 table 56 is on page 139 of the same manual I provided above. For cables over 250m you would need a reactor and a damping resistor and also a motor insulation rating of 1850V or more. You should not use a reactor with a motor terminator because it can cause voltage spikes exceeding the motor insulation ratings. This is documented in our Knowledgebase QA27120: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/686116 Unfortunately, you cannot safely use a motor terminator at that cable length. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 with 25-ENC-1 installed Hi, I have a PF525 FW 7.0.1 with enc card with a ifm rvp510 encoder. If tried using the CCW basic wizard with enc set to single chan, once I got to the direction test part of the wizard I get 0 encoder speed with the motor moving, and when I try quadrature I get faults right away. Is there a setting I'm missing? Also is there a place to see if the encoder card is actually detected? Thanks, Thomas. ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! I suggest to start from the User Manual - App.E You can double check encoder power, voltage settings, and electrical connections. You can verify the encoder compatibility with the card as well. The Appendix E of the manual contains a complete list of involved parameters. Please review also the following technote: QA58302 - PowerFlex 525, 25-ENC-1: Installation, Specifications and Supported Encoder Type fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rockwell vulnerabilities Hello I've never used this form before and I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question but do we have some settings somewhere that we can pass along to customers so they can get automatic notification of when Rockwell knows of a security vulnerability? ### Assistant: Hello and welcome to Engage! You can point your customers out to the following technote: PN1354 - Industrial Security Advisory Index This Industrial Security Advisory Index is a publicly available resource and subscription service that points to specific Rockwell Automation product security alerts, advisories and security recommendations. It is constantly updated in case a new security risk arises. Customers can also add the technote to their favorite list, using the dedicated button, so that they can receive automatic notifications when it is updated. Here are a couple of technotes that can help in managing Favorites and Notifications: QA5607 - Can I save a list of my favorite answers? IP647 - Configuring your Notification Preferences Please Note: as far as I know the notification system is currently unavailable in the Support Center. You can still select answers to put them in the Favorites list, so the links are stored and available to you, but no emails are being sent at this time. Anyway, a "manual" notification system exists for Product Notices (PNs), Product Safety Advisories (PSAs) and Security Disclosures which can let you receive those kind of e-mail notification in any case. See the following POST from Mark for details. Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753, Hi all, 1.is there any parameters to adjust in powerflex 753 to stop Fan for spinning backward before starting forward? 2. could spinning backward hurts powerflex 753? if it yes, how can fix this problem? Motor info: 50 HP, centrifugal Fan, 60 Hz, 460VAC AC drive info: 20F11ND077AA0NNNNN ### Assistant: Hi - Have you tried to set P308 [Direction Mode] to 2 "Rev Disable"? What it does is that negative speed reference values are rejected and a zero speed value is used in their place. Is that what you're looking for? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 with Horner XL4 Modbus/RTU Hi, Has anyone used a Horner XL4 Modbus/RTU to a PF525? I've tried but keep getting errors. Thanks, Thomas ### Assistant: I figured it out, for the variable's you need to select 32bit access and swap words on 32bit data. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinextix 6000 upgrade to 2094-BMO1 s I have ordered the direct replacement for my old 2094-BMO1 drive and I was wondering if there would be any programming needed in order to use the S series drive? I know that the old one did not have the safety relay in it so I do not know if that is going to cause an issue or not. ### Assistant: There are no program modifications required. The new drive has hardwired STO only so all the additional functionality is achieved with wiring only. If you do not want to use STO, use the jumper supplied with the drive and it will operate the same as the original. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Best type of device to activate registration input 755 drive Hello, Looking for some advice/thoughts around an eye that I can use to detect the front edge and back edge of an Oriented Strand Board mat moving around 2700 mm/sec. We are getting false detects and I am looking for something that is more accurate. We currently are using 42BT-B2LBSL eyes. ### Assistant: The sensor you've indicated is a background suppression sensor. What's in the background behind the OSB mat? If your OSB is running on a flat belt or mattop conveyor, you're probably not going to any more successful than you already are. If your OSB mat runs on a roller conveyor, make sure there is nothing below the rollers for a significant distance, and make sure the sensor is centered between the gaps of two rollers. Make sure the gap between rollers is significant as well. Ideally, a through-beam or retroreflective sensor is far better in position-sensitive registration applications such as yours. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 frame 6 20F1 stuck in AB Logo Gents, when the PF powered up for the first time at site, the HIM shows/ initializing and stuck there. it is rev 14 drive.. any input or troubleshooting guide? STS led is blinking red.. when online using controlnet connection, it shows recoverable fault. nothing much could see. ### Assistant: Remove the HIM and reseat it. You do not need to power down to do this. Pop it out and reseat it firmly. Once reseated, press the red 0 button (fault reset). If that doesn't work, try a different HIM. This HIM could be defective. Once the new HIM is installed, press the red 0 button to reset faults again. If that doesn't work, the main control board must be replaced. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CIP Motion with external absolute encoder Hi there, in an application where I have a carriage, which moving distance is about 5000mm, I want to use a "Temposonic" absolute encoder. This encoder can be ordered with different interfaces (e.g. Ethernet). I'm looking for an option, that allows the feedback of an CIP motion coming from Ethernet and NOT directly by an module installed in the PF755 (e.g. "xxxENCxxx"). ### Assistant: Paul, I guess that it would be possible only utilizing the Universal Feedback Board (UFB). Please see the technote below: Recommended Temposonics utilizing the PowerFlex 755 Universal Feedback Board (UFB) (custhelp.com) As for utilizing the Temposonics via Ethernet/IP, I could not find a relevant module on Logix Designer. You may want to consider RA's 842E Ethernet/IP absolute encoders. Regards, Kubi \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 - Coasting after step logic Hi, I have a PF525 connected to a geared PM motor with an encoder mounted on the shaft. When I issue a step logic step after the profile finishes the drive creeps a bit. Any ideas why? Thanks, Thomas ### Assistant: Have you performed an Auto Tune successfully? If done properly, you may need to manually adjust the values of the following parameters 566 [Pos Reg Gain], 565 [Pos Reg Filter], 538 [Ki Speed Loop], and 539 [Kp Speed Loop]. I also suggest using the wizards on CCW (Connected Component Workbench). Have you utilized one of the StepLogic Setup Wizards? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: VPL Motor ATEX Hi , can we use some VPL motor in Zone ( ATEX ) ? or do we have any Motor lin which we can use in Zone ? This information is difficult to find , may be because we have not ... ### Assistant: stephane, Rockwell Automation does not offer a VPL motor with an ATEX rating, but our Technology Partner, Elwood Gettys, offers motors that do. Their website is Elwood High Performance Motors: Servo and Stepper Motors and you can find a list of their ATEX certified motors at https://www.elwood.com/sx.html. They will work with you to find a motor that is compatible with your system and meets your needs. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 motion axis fault Hello, I was hoping someone would be able to shed some light on an issue I ran into. I have a machine that is using a powerflex 755 as a servo motion axis. I ran into an issue where the drive had a fault 91(Pri VelFdbk Loss) which showed up in the PLC motion axis fault list as "Feedback Data Loss Factory Limit" . Whatever I did to try and clear this fault did not work. I tried replacing the encoder; I tried swapping encoder option cards, nothing worked. Finally after reading some knowledge base articles I came across a troubleshooting tip that mentioned power cycling the drive with ethernet cable disconnected then once rebooted reconnect it. Doing this caused the drive to go through some sort of re-initialization or some sort then the fault was gone. The thing I am wondering is can someone explain to me what exactly the drive is doing during this re-initialization after reconnecting the ethernet cable. I would like to better understand what is happening. Thank you. ### Assistant: Can you please provide the tech note number you are referring to? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700H - Testpoint data changing without testpoint selection Hello, Our AssetCentre for a PowerFlex 700H is detecting that the value for parameter 237 'TestPoint 2 Data' is changing. However parameter 236 'Testpoint 2 Sel' is still at 499 - meaning not used. This is a PowerFlex 700H revision 6.001 Does anybody have an idea? ### Assistant: Parameter 237 [Testpoint 2 Data] will actually count the decel inhibit function. See QA27602 in the Knowledgebase: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/751793 Rob \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: finger-safe PowerFlex 750 Just curious, if I need to make a PowerFlex 750 finger-safe is it better to use the power terminal guard (20-750-ptg...)or the NEMA 1 kit? I have experience with the NEMA 1 conduit boxes but I want to know if anyone has used the 20-750-ptg1 kits. ### Assistant: Aaron, I had to dig a little bit for this, but I was able to find a drawing within SAP that shows the power terminal guard: Kits are only available for the Frame 6 and 7 drives. Its a clear sheet (possibly lexan), and as you can tell you could still access the terminals from below. The NEMA 1 kit is fully enclosed, so if you're trying to restrict access/make truly finger safe, I think the NEMA1 kit is the better option. Though I do think you could use both if you wanted, I believe the power terminal kit fits within the NEMA1 kit. If you're working on a Frame 1-5, your only option would be the NEMA1 kit. Hope this helps! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPAR Electrical Cylinders Good Morning! I was looking over the MPAR electrical cylinders and was wondering if someone could help me with something. When looking, I was mainly focused on the 100mm and 200mm stroke cylinders. My issue with these is that one is too long while the other too short when it comes to the project I am working on. So, my question is, does anyone know of a way to have a custom 150mm stroke cylinder quoted? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! ### Assistant: Hi Skyler, I want to understand your question a little better. Is the problem that the 200mm model won't physically "fit" into your design? Because that unit can be programmed to only extend to 150mm, if needed. Please let me know. Otherwise, if you truly need a 150mm unit, please engage with your local Rockwell or Distributor representatives to work this angle. Thanks, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Customer Release Date for Engage? I recently promoted Engage on our Global Technical Community call and was asked when the site will be opened for customers. Is there an official date that I can share? ### Assistant: Hi Michelle. Thanks for the question! While the community is "live" already, our formal launch of it will happen in the last week of February. Prior to the formal public launch, we will be communicating via Sales Enabler and other communications opportunities internally throughout the month of February. Edited to add: The community is already available to customers. They just need to click engage.rockwellautomation.com to join. If they are not already on SSO /My Rockwell, they will be prompted to create an account. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any follow-up questions. Thanks, Eileen \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 and Panelview plus 7 How do I display kinetix 5500 status and or faceplate on a panelview plus 7 standard? I would like to use the panelview to see status of drive rather than having to connect to the plc with a laptop to see the state of the drive . ### Assistant: The PanelView Plus 7 cannot be used to connect directly to devices in this manner and requires a controller. Faceplate sets can be downloaded from the PCDC and consist of the controller AOI and the PVP7 graphic components. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 5700 Motor cable plugs Hello, We recently installed some Kinetic 5700 series, D057 servo's. Installation and commissioning went well but after a few days of running we had a fault which turned out to have been caused by a motor plug coming out of the socket. Apparently this is a known issue and amplifiers which are of the B series rather than A series have used a different socket so that the sides of the plug are now meant to be gripped. But we have used the new connection kit and can't see any physical difference between the old and new motor plugs, you would of expected to see a raised dimple on the side of the plug to allow the new socket to grip the plug better. The old connection kit part number is 2198-KITCON-D057 and the new connection kit part number is -L. I have read the only document I can find regarding the difference between the two connection kits (Rockwell Automation Publication KNX-TD003H-EN-P - October 2021) but it only specifies which connection kit should be used for which series of amplifier (page 41). I am starting to think that the wrong plug has been put in the new connection kit (-L) that we have just received. Can anyone confirm if there is any difference between the plugs or not? Thanks, ### Assistant: Hi Luke did you check the Rockwell knowledge base article QA36257 ? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5100 Configuration Signature Hi All, I am having some issues with the configuration signature on a few Kinetix 5100 drives. If you cycle the power to the control panel all of the Kinetix 5100 drives go into, what looks like, a STO fault. After some investigation it turns out that this is due to differences in the drive configuration signature and the PLC online version, of which you can resolve the differences and everything works fine. If I cycle the power again the same things happens, it is like the drive refreshes the signature each time it powers up and therefore is different to the PLC, and so it faults the drive. Does anyone know a solution to this issue, has experienced the same issue, or can suggest some things to check to see if I can sort this out. Naturally my customer is not happy that they have to go through the same issue each time they switch on the control panel. Kind Regards, Ian ### Assistant: Hi Ian, I asked around and found out that the same issue was experienced with the v2.01.06 of AOP (Add-on Profile) for Kinetix 5100. What's yours? The newest version (v2.01.17) is available. Regards, Kubi \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 5100 registration help Has anyone had any experience with setting up a K5100 for registration using a photo eye. I have done this with the k300 with no problem. There is a migration guide for k300 to k5100 but doesn't really cover this. Any ideas, suggestions, or direction would greatly be appreciated. ### Assistant: Hi Justin. Have you tried the Rockwell knowledge Base ? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/ it all depends on the type of integration, are you going to use the drive with a MicroLogix , a ControlLogix/CompactLogix or standalone? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX 7000 FAULT ISSUE While I wait for Rockwell to process my Tech ticket I was wondering if anyone else has had these fault codes and what you ended up finding to be the issue.... Thank you 92fdf088-e65e-43d6-bfa9-935181e13a5b_file× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 ### Assistant: I found this in the documentation - I am not sure if it will help... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Help for a Kinetix VPL motor I have a servo motor, VPL-B0631T-PJ12AA, which has a bad encoder. Is the encoder programmed specially for a certain size motor or will any encoder with the exact same sick model number work as a replacement? Thanks! ### Assistant: Hi Wesley Encoder replacement on a VPL motor can only be executed by a Rockwell Automation specialist. You need specific tools to aline the encoder to the motor shaft and Program the Digital DSL encoder. The encoder store multiple data, like motor serial number, offset, reference...etc. It is used for monitoring position, but not only, we also use the encoder to determine the shaft orientation relative to the coils... this is why all those operations require a specialist with specific equipment. So you have 2 options : replace the motor with a new one, or send your motor to the Rockwell Automation repair center. regards Vincent \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Axis Properties Catalog Number I'm having trouble finding the Catalog Number for a TLP servo motor in the Axis Properties / Motor Device Specification. Do I need to update a Motion database? Using Logix Designer v33.12 Kinetix 5300 ### Assistant: I struggled with this very recently. It was a pain to overcome. There are several technotes in the knowledgebase to combat this issue. QA60848 did it for me in the end: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1129466/loc/en_US Basically, there was a newer AOP I had to download and install for the Kinetix 5300. (I was using TLP-B series motors.) Hope this helps, if you have not already figured this out on your own. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FAQ-Engage, a Rockwell Automation Community-Rockwell Staff Thank you for your interest in Engage, A Rockwell Automation Community! We hope this FAQ helps you to understand the Engage community and how it can benefit you, Rockwell Automation, and customers. If you have questions after reviewing this FAQ, please reach out to Eileen Foran at emforan@rockwellautomation.com or reply directly to this post. What is the Purpose of the Engage Community? Engage is a digital hub that brings customers and staff together online to ask and answer product questions, collaborate, share ideas, and innovate. By offering this digital environment, Rockwell Automation can harness the passion and ideas of our customers, strengthen the customer experience, and increase positive sentiment. The Engage community has three areas, all focused on implementers using Rockwell offerings: Forums In the Forums, customers can engage with each other and with Rockwell staff to ask and answer product questions. Customers benefit from participating and from seeing how other customers are using Rockwell products. They also have opportunities to interact directly with Rockwell staff, which helps to "humanize" the company and can break down perceived barriers of communication. Rockwell can learn from customers as well, seeing how they use the products and incorporating some of those learnings into new Knowledgebase articles, documentation, and potentially, product features and functionality, and more. User Groups User groups allow customers in specific industries or using specific products to talk directly with Rockwell staff and other industry experts to get exclusive content and have valuable conversations. As an example, the OPEN (Open PlantPAx Exchange Network) user group offers a digital space on Engage as a complement to the annual Process Solutions User Group (PSUG) event at Automation Fair. The OPEN user group allows and encourages the continuation of conversations and learnings from the live event. Insights The Insights area of the community provides a space for Rockwell staff to reach out to a large group of implementers to participate in research projects, surveys, studies, interviews, beta programs, product previews, and more! Members enjoy having their voice heard and helping to build the products and experiences they'd like to experience. Insights projects can be public, invitation-only, or under strict NDA, depending on the nature of the project. Note: The community is English language only, though there are opportunities to grow the language offerings as the community grows. Why is Engage Important to Rockwell Staff? There are several reasons you might find this customer-facing community platform interesting and valuable. With Engage, you can: View and participate in peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities for commonly asked product questions. See how customers are using Rockwell products. Observe product discussions, trends, requests, and ideas. Increase or fine-tune your own knowledge on a particular product. Crowdsource solutions and ideas from a pool of participants. Who Can Participate on Engage? Following are ways in which customers and Rockwell staff can participate. Customers, Partners, System Integrators, and Distributors Because this is a product-focused community for implementers, this is a great way for people to ask and answer questions to fellow customers and to Rockwell staff. Rockwell Automation Staff As a Rockwell employee, you may benefit from joining the Engage community. There are different levels of participation recommended, depending on your roles, goals, and areas of expertise. Observers For a majority of Rockwell staff members, you should start your experience on the community by observing and learning from the community activities. You can do so by: Joining communities of interest. Scanning email digests for relevant conversations. Viewing trending conversations as they unfold. Liking posts that you find useful or thought-provoking. Reviewing/mining community data to create content (Knowledgebase articles, white papers, product features and functionality, documentation updates etc.). Participants For Rockwell staff who have experience engaging with customers and are subject matter experts (such as commercial engineers, product managers, solutions consultants, etc.), you can participate in the community by: Answering basic or commonly asked product questions to free support staff to answer more complicated questions. NOTE: When you post or respond to another post, please be aware of feedback, and please be available to respond in a timely fashion. Engaging in conversations within your area of expertise. Recruiting community participants for research, product pilot programs, or user groups. Providing links to helpful technotes in the Knowledgebase. Do not paste the content from the linked articles. Product Manager and Domain Experts You can respond to questions, observe product discussions to help in understanding recurring issues or challenges and how they can be resolved, and can get information and trends on the market you're following. Business Managers and Product Managers You can observe product discussions, trends, requests, and ideas. Respond to questions, and harvest valuable content for future releases or feature enhancements. Referrers Sales employees Invite customers to use the community as a complement to the Knowledgebase and support sites, showing the efforts Rockwell is doing in trying to help customers to get the most from their products. Is this a Support Portal? Although the Engage community complements the support offerings from Rockwell Automation, it is not a substitute for support. Engage is a place for peer-to-peer interactions and product Q&A where Rockwell Staff who have direct customer experience and subject matter expertise can participate. If a customer posts a question that requires support assistance, they are guided to the proper support areas. If you know of a technote in the Knowledgebase that can help, provide the link only. Do not paste content from an article. By posting the link only, you ensure that you are providing the most up-to-date information, and you are not providing information that may be outside a customer's support privileges. If a customer's question is not responded to on Engage within a set period of time (currently three business days), we have a policy of engaging Rockwell staff in one of two ways. Commercial/product question? The product manager is informed of the product question and is encouraged to engage in the discussion. Technical question? An incident is logged into Oracle, where the assigned Knowledge Domain Expert (KDE) in tech support is assigned to respond accordingly. Based on the customer's support entitlements, the KDE can help the customer to the proper support channel. Is Engage a Substitute for Other Internal Technical or Communications Portals? Engage is customer-facing and should be used for that purpose. It is not a substitute for Yammer, Teams, Sharepoint, or any other internal collaboration or communications portal. However, in this private Rockwell Staff area in the community, all Rockwell Staff members are automatically added. Here, you can ask colleagues questions that are relevant to the Engage community. Is Engage Public or Private? Engage is a public community. Anyone who has an SSO/My Rockwell account can join and participate in conversations. Who Manages and Ensures the Health of Engage? The Engage community is managed by Eileen Foran, Customer Community Manager, with Mark Churchill as KCS Programme Manager and community liaison for RSS. Administrators The administration team is responsible for the overall health and growth of the community. We also ensure compliance with branding standards, privacy laws, adherence of community best practices and strategies, and more. Moderators Akhilesh Yadav Eileen Foran Mark Churchill Maurizio Paderni (fuzzy logic) The moderation team has the following responsibilities: Ensuring the community terms and tone are adhered to. Encouraging the community to like responses and choose a best answer. Encouraging members to provide feedback when they receive a reply to their questions. Encouraging proper use of tags to help with discoverability of topics. Moving posts to the appropriate community. Responding to posts that remain unanswered for 3 business days or finding the right person within Rockwell if necessary. Monitoring and handling posts that have been marked inappropriate. Escalating issues/complaints to the proper teams where necessary. Answering questions about the community platform. Social Knowledge Domain Expert (KDE) Team This team of experienced and knowledgeable support engineers are the technical escalation path for the moderators. They will be asked to respond to unanswered technical questions and shepherd the question through the proper channels. For more information about the Social Knowledge Domain Team, see Mark Churchill at mchurchill@rockwellautomation.com. How Can I Get Started? Some things you can do to get started once you join/log in to the Engage community include: Visit the Home page to see what's happening in the community. Upload a profile image and update your profile. See all the communities offered, and join those you are interested in. Join General Discussions to keep informed of general community Q&A, announcements, etc. View the How-To series to get up to speed on the features and functionality that Engage offers. Browse discussion posts. How Can I Learn More About Engage or Share Some Ideas? We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions or ideas about the Engage community, please reach out to Eileen Foran emforan@rockwellautomation.com. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Welcome to Engage, A Rockwell Automation Community--Rockwell Automation Staff Thank you for your interest in Engage! As a Rockwell employee, you can participate in this modern, customer-facing platform experience in which Rockwell staff, customers, prospects, partners, and others can share knowledge, best practices, ideas, and innovations. As the community grows, so will your opportunities to participate, contribute and share your voice. Some things you can do to get started with the community experience include: Visit the Home page to see what's happening in the community. Upload a profile image and update your profile. See all the communities offered, and join those you are interested in. Join General Discussions to keep informed of general community Q&A, announcements, etc. View the How To series to get up to speed on the features and functionality that Engage offers. Browse discussion posts. Guidelines for Participation For a majority of Rockwell staff, we ask that you start your experience on the community by observing and learning from the community activities. You can do so by: Completing your profile details, including adding a photo/avatar. Joining communities of interest. Scanning email digests for relevant conversations. Viewing trending conversations as they unfold. Viewing members who share their expertise with others. Liking posts that you find useful or thought-provoking. Reviewing/mining community data to create content (knowledgebase articles, white papers, product features and functionality, documentation updates etc.). For Rockwell staff who already have experience engaging with customers, or if you have approval from your manager, you can participate in the community by: Replying to questions within your area of expertise. Recruiting community participants for research, product pilot programs, or user groups. Contact Eileen Foran if you are interested in pursuing this option. Please make sure you consult the FAQ and Terms and Conditions prior to any engagement with community members. If you are interested in participating/engaging in the community, please reach out to Eileen Foran at emforan@rockwellautomation.com. Thank you! -The Rockwell Automation Community Team ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How Did You Hear About Engage? Hi, Rockwell Automation staff! The Rockwell Automation Engage community has officially launched! Thanks to all who helped to get it set up as a digital collaboration space for customers and Rockwell experts to engage and optimize product usage. Some questions for you: How did you hear about Engage? What do you hope do learn or do as a member of the community? How can the community team help you with your goals and expectations? Do you have any questions or comments about your experience in this community? Thank you! -Eileen ### Assistant: hello Eileen, answers: 1. Blair Wilson told me about this a few months ago 2. I think/hope that this site will help "engage" in widely varying discussions; help people with questions to get answers. 3. My expectation is that if I (or anyone) posts a query here, that some expert will be able to chime in to help us out. 4. nothing at this point. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Servo motor control Whether the servo motor can be directly controlled by 5069-ob8f / 5069-ob8 DC IO module output. If not, what method should be used to control the servo motor? ### Assistant: Hello Gary. We have a Servo Control solution in our Kinetix portfolio that can be controlled directly with I/O interface Look at our Kinetix 5100 . All depend of course on the application requirements, function, Speed, Power, Positionement...etc . But like any sizing for a motion control application, if you have no experience (or limited) I strongly recommend you to contact your local Rockwell Automation representative or distributor to assist you in this process, we have specialists that can help you to do the selection and we can also assist you in the implementation. I hope this help you :) Best regards Vincent \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix and Mitsubishi compatibility Good morning. I am working on a retro fit of an older machine for my employer. The question I have, and can't seem to find the answer to is this: We have a machine that was previously controlled by all mitsubishi products and it was flooded. So the PLC, Servo drive is toast. I want to replace everything with AB, with the exception of the servo motor itself. Can the Kinetixs 2198-H015-ERS control a Mitsubishi HF354BS Servo motor? ### Assistant: Hello Newton , The Kinetix 5500 servo drive supports Hyperface DSL feedback and Hyperface feedback with Converter to DLS. So the question is what sort of encoder do you have on the Mitsubishi motor? This said, Integration of a 3rd party motor is always a challenging task if you never have done it. So I strongly recommend you to also change the Motor and Cables, because they are the part that wears out faster, and the integration and future maintenance will be much easier. Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 750 DC Bus sharing Hello everyone, I want to use 2 Powerflex 750 "stand-alone dc AC Drives in Shared DC Bus Configuration" mode. The first driver is used to turn a large drum and when the supply voltage is cut off, it takes 20-25 minutes for the drum to stop. I want to continue energizing the 2nd drive from the DC bus for a portion of the time until the drum stops. The first drive goes to fault because its power is cut off and ends the DC bus sharing. What are the parameters that need to be changed for this application? ### Assistant: Hello Kivanc, the drive fault history can be viewed on the HIM - do you see any faults there? Brian \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 1203-USB driver on Windows 10 Hi Guys, Do you know if the 1203-USB driver is compatible with windows 10. What's happening is that I can see the device in the usb port from the device manager but the ccw cannot see the Powerflex 525. Any idea please? Thanks ### Assistant: Hi James, There is no official testing for the 1203-USB on Windows 10. However, a test was run by an Engineer in Drives Technical Support and the Windows Drivers provided from our website were installed and the 1203-USB appeared under Device Manager as it does in Windows 10. Refer the Knowledgebase ID: QA22528 for instructions installing the Driver in Windows 7 should be attempted in Windows 10. However, if the "USB Converter" does not appear under "Other Devices," try the steps (those are the steps followed during the test perform by the Drives Tech Support Engineer). You can also refer KB ID QA53455 for more detail. Hope this help! \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 350 commanded to JOG, no motion Summary: told to jog, no motionSometimes, upon an initial power-up of the control system, I'll issue a "Jog" command to the axis, the MAJ says its in process "IP" and the jog status bit is on, but the motor isn't moving. There are no other cmd's being given and there is a velocity. Has anyone experienced this, or know why ? It's a Kinetix 350. If I re-power down then back on, it will work just fine. William ### Assistant: Are you sure your jog speed is non-zero? Usually when this happens to me I have set the velocity to a very low speed. Set up a trend to monitor ActualVelocity and CommandVelocity for the axis. Also check the velocity error tolerance and position error tolerance. If you have commanded a jog and the axis doesn't move it will eventually fault on either position error or velocity error. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 25-COMM-E2P Connectors I have several (18-20) 25-COMM-E2P, but they came with the PF523 Connectors and I am looking for the PF525 connectors. How do I get a hold of some PF525 connectors and are they easy to switch out? Thanks in advance for any help. ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Michael! Connectors are shipped with the adapter, and are quite easy to switch out. If you need spare connectors, you can order them with the following catalogue number: 25-ACCS-COMM Spare parts Reference: QA41054 ​ Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Output Voltage Hello, I am looking to use a PowerFlex 525 drive with a 480 VAC 3 phase input, and use it to drive a 220 VAC 3 phase motor. In the manual it says the output voltage is 0 .. rated voltage. Does this mean that I can use the PowerFlex change both the voltage and the frequency? I've never done it before but if I can save on buying a transformer I would like to. ### Assistant: You'll set that up in the motor nameplate data. Remember the output current of the drive will be more on 230V motor than for 480v at the same size. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Run Power Flex 700 with EtherNet/IP Network Communication Hi every body. I want to control speed of PF700 from EtherNet/IP Network Communication and Start/Stop from terminal box. I know parameter 90 is related to selection of reference frequency. but I don't know which parameter is related to selection of Start/Stop command from terminals or EtherNet/IP Network Communication. ### Assistant: Hi Akbar, if you assign the Digital input to the functions you require using parameters 361 to 366 then they should start and stop the drive etc. You will also be able to start and stop using EtherNet or the HIM as all Ports are enabled by default. To alter which ports can control funtions you can use the Mask Parameters from 276-284. where setting to zero disables that function for that port... ...if you set the Start Mask Parameter 277 to xxxxxxxxx0000001 for example, only the Digital Inputs can issue a start command. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAFR and MASR Does not work I have upgraded an 8 axis motion system to version 32 using 1756-MO2AE analog motion control. The PLC was changed from and L63 to and L82E processor. The accuracy was greatly improved by doing this. I believe a new issue is I can not clear certain motion faults using the MASR and MAFR commands, this did seem to not give me problems before the upgrade. The most recent fault was a position error fault that MAFR and MASR commands would not clear. I also went online and used the clear axis fault that is available in the project tree, this too did not clear the fault. The only way I found to clear this fault was to unplug the Axis card and reseat. Once the card reconnected the fault was cleared. ### Assistant: Hi George, At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you really need to contact our Tech Support with this issue. They can best gather the information they need to walk this through to a resolution. You have not mentioned what the faults are and they will need this. They will likely need your controller project file; possibly the L63 file and the L82E file. They may also need to know if any architecture changes were made. It sounds like this is a running machine, so I would encourage to work with our skilled professionals to get it back to a reliable state. I hope you understand, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How is the TLY-A220T-HJ62AN motor encoder wired? I would like to ask the A220T-HJ62AN encoder comes with 14 wires, red black green green black yellow yellow black blue blue black white white black gray black brown black, how are these colors of the wire connected to the 15-pin cable head?The drive is 2097-V33PR1. ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! I suggest to download the following User Manual for Kinetix300 drive: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2097-um001_-en-p.pdf Appendix A contains Interconnect Diagrams. Use the above along with the TLY Installation Instructions, downloadable here: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/tl-in003_-en-p.pdf Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAJ Instruction Jerk Units Hi, I'd like to know what Jerk Units refer to. Especially, about % of time, Units per MasterUnit3, % of time-Master Driven. Let me know the definitions of jerk units, please. Environment: Studio 5000 ver33.01_ MAJ, MAM Instruction Best regard Daniel Kim ### Assistant: Hi Dong-Uk Kim, See this answer only as Information in Physics. Velocity is the movement or rotation speed of your Axis, Drive or whatever. The Unit is distance per time, like meter per second or similar. Acceleration (or Deceleration) is the Change of Velocity. Like how much does the Velocity change per time. So the Unit is Velocity per time, like meter per second² (squared). Jerk is the Change of Acceleration. Like how fast does something accelerate per time. So the unit is Acceleration per time, like meter per second³ (cubic). You can say Acceleration is the derivative of velocity and Jerk is the derivative of Acceleration. As a figurative example think about a car that is towed away: When the towing car starts and the tow rope is tightened, there is a strong jerk in the towed vehicle. You may search for these Terms: "S-Curve", "reduce Jerk". Jerk Units for a Drive, should be the Unit, at which the Acceleration or Deceleration is allowed to change. Less Jerk is smoother when starting and stopping. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Best practices to connect a group of PF 70 to and Ethernet network Greetings everyone! I appreciate your help to know what is the recommended topology to connect drives, specifically PF70 in a Ethernet network? I thought that ether ring or star topology would apply but the customer mentioned that Rockwell recommends star topology for these kind of equipment and that there is a tech note with information but I have not found it yet. thanks a lot for your support. ### Assistant: The 20-COMM-E only has a single ethernet port on it, so it cannot be part of a device level ring (DLR). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Can incorrectly programmed Motor NP Power parameter cause drive/motor failures? We've been having issues with drive/motor failures and I found that the VFDs were programmed as if the units were in HP rather than kW. So instead of being programmed to be 5 HP like the nameplate has, it was set to 5 kW. Could this cause any failures? ### Assistant: Carlos, Simply put - yes, what you have just described can cause motor (not drive) failures. One of the primary functions of a VFD is to protect a motor from overloading. 1 KW is roughly 34% more power than 1 HP. So if that motor is only loaded up to consume 5 HP, then there is no issue. However, if that motor is loaded to consume 6.5 HP continuously, it will burn up the motor over time. Basically the motor cannot dissipate the heat generated quickly enough and eventually overheats and fails. With the motor nameplate entered correctly, the drive would detect this overloaded state and fault. However, the drive should be unaffected by this since it is rated up to the maximum programmable power it can transfer, and when the motor insulation fails it should produce some output short fault. Now if you repeatedly restart the drive into a shorted condition, the drive can fail. It would be like dropping the clutch on a transmission after revving the engine to 8000 rpm (on a tradition sedan). The transmission can absorb this punishment a few times, but eventually if you kept doing this, it would fail. Hopefully this helps you troubleshoot the issue. I would strongly advise you reach out to our technical support team if you need further consultation. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Training EDIT: I've provided below the translation to the posted text in the quote. Please use the English language so that it can be easily read by everyone. Thanks! -FL Preciso de um treinamento de Motion,alguém poderia indicar um? I need a Motion training, could someone recommend one? ### Assistant: Wandson, as you probably noticed, the current community language is English. I can understand that it can be more difficult, but please provide your requests using that language. Thanks for your cooperation. That said, your question is quite generic and not very detailed. Here is the link to our Trainings: LINK You should ask your Rockwell Automation representative to provide details and a quote of the needed training. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755TR Drives Hi All, Is there a white paper available that can answer a specific question, the question being " Why does a Active Front End drive (PF 755TR) maintain unity or near to unity power factor. ### Assistant: Hi Rahul, That is a pretty specific question. I found this technote on calculating power factor correction for a 755T drive: QA46151 I don't think that is quite what you are looking for though. Page 34 (2-16) of this manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/pflex-um002_-en-p.pdf Might be closer to what you are looking for. Hope this helps. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix300 alarm E19 EDIT: Linkified the Sample Code Item for convenience and removed the unlinked URL -FL Hello everyone, I would like to ask you I have a set of Kinetix300 servo, the drive is 2097-V33PR1, the motor is TLY-A220T-HJ62AN, I according to the ID number 96735, Alarm E19 when the servo drive returns to zero, how to solve?And also,How to control motor forward and reverse through OnBoard software software? What are the steps?Thank you guys for answering. ### Assistant: The technote I found suggests first verifying correctness of, and checking for loose wires, in the motor wiring. Second, check for mechanical binding in the movement. If your zero position is against a hard stop that could be a factor. Third, if your application allows, increasing position error and/or position error time in the servo parameters. If the error only occurs when moving to zero position and all other positions are otherwise okay, then the mechanical binding sounds like a fair guess, but I don't know enough about your system to really be sure. As far as the OnBoard MotionView software is concerned, my understanding is that you type the IP address of the drive into a bowser window and it will automatically prompt you to download or run a java applet which is the interface to the drive. Somewhere in that applet, if my understanding is correct from quickly browsing the quick start guide, is a screen to jog the servo. I am only going based on the quick-start guide and not personal experience. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2097-V33PR1 Can 2097-V33PR1 be connected to household single-phase 220V voltage? Thanks for your answers. ### Assistant: Either 120/240V input, single-phase or 240V input, three-phase can be applied to Kinetix 300 2097-V33PRx. Reference QA10139 fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 6000 steps to perform commutation Hi, I am new to Kinetix 6000 drive system. I am trying to replace a faulty SICK SRS50 single-turn motor feedback encoder. Tried it and had an E03 error on the drive display. I require help on how to perform commutation. The software required to communicate with the encoder and what steps to follow to execute this task? Our factory has a Kinetix MP series low inertia servo motor MPL-B330P-SJ72AA and a drive system is the 2094-BC02-M02-S Kinetix 6000 Multi-Axis Servo Drive. ### Assistant: Hi David So you have MPL-B330P-SJ72AA motor that was faulty, and you replaced the Encoder Feedback. correct? SICK SRS50 encoders have an Hiperface interface and communicate with the drive that is connected to it. So the Encoder is programmed to communicate with a specific Drive manufacturer ( the encoder stores Motor reference, Motor specification, serial number...etc, of the motor that is attached to it), therefore the needs a special Programmation. Just replacing the encoder will not be sufficient, a specific file download is required. This is an operation that requires a dedicated HW/SW and the skill to perform it. I recommend you, to send the motor to Rockwell Automation repair center (or equivalent) or buy a new motor. With the New Kinetix drive 5700, we could have proposed to you different solutions, that are not supported on Kinetix 6000 (too old). I hope that helps Best regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 6000 I need help to troubleshoot Kinetix 600o servo drive. The fault code is E06 (hard over travel fault). ### Assistant: Is it a linear axis or rotary? What are your maximum and minimum travel limits in the axis settings. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF750 Drives | Dual Loop Control EDIT: linkified technode URL for convenience -FL Hello, I have read that dual loop control is support with the PowerFlex 755 AC Drive. Does anyone have experience with the application? As far as I researched, only UFB card supports it. In this card, I know that incremental encoder can be connected to one channel and encoders such as hyperface, biss, ... to the other channel. What would you say for this application in this drives? Thanks in advance for the extra information you provide. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/587814/loc/en_US ### Assistant: Hello, Chapter 6 of the publication below describes in more detail how to set up this specific configuration https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf According to this technical note https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/791509 it is recommended to use separate encoder cards. Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rockwell Powerflex 700 faults auto reset EDIT: Removed links to external community probably added by the user via copy/paste of the thread -FL Have 700's and 753 VFD, in the 753 parameter P348 [Auto Rstrt Tries] can't find the parameter for the 700 to activate this feature. TIA.. ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Frank! See the following manual, page 41: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20b-um002_-en-p.pdf Param. 174 in PF700 drives is Auto Rstrt Tries: Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: K5700 with MPM PLe Safe Speed Application Hi , I'm wondering if somebody has experience or can validate this Safety application : My customer would like to use a MPM motor ( Sin/Cos Hyperface feedback ) with an Kinetix5700-ERS4 drive .The Safety requirements is PLe . Is this possible to wire the Sin/Cos Motor feedback on the MF ( DSL ) port via 2198-H2DCK , and the 842-HR ( Sin/Cos Second channel ) on the UFB port of the K5700 ? Is it categorized safe ? the 2198-RM001 is only mentionning VP motors in PLe ... but MP Motor can achieve PLd using H2DCK converter ... Anybody can help ;-) ### Assistant: Hello Stephane The MPM does not support a safety encoder. what you are trying to do will require a lot of effort for an uncertain result, because you will have to validate this architecture via SISTEMA software. So to simplify the integration I strongly encourage you to consider the VP series motors solution that supports Safety Encoder, in association with a second encoder you will achieve Ple without much effort for you or your customer. Best regards Vincent \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 40 (or 523) Keypad Control with Start at Powerup Hi All, I have a contractor who's customer builds machines that used TB Woods drives. We are converting them over to PowerFlex, but one feature that they used in the TB Woods was a setting that allowed them to have both keypad control with the ability to start at powerup. I've looked through all the parameters in both the 40 and 523 and cannot find anyway of doing this in the PowerFlex drive. Anyone with any suggestions? Cheers. ### Assistant: See parameter #543 (Start at Powerup) in the PF 523. Unless I am missing something, I think this is what you are looking for. Regards, RM​​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Centerline MCC 2100 I got a 2113 FVNR Size 3 that needs to be put back together. I can't figure out what the last few digits in the part number represent. 852AGP Any help would be great. ### Assistant: I can't find any breakout of how MCC part numbers are generated so I would say contact your local AB rep with the full existing part number and they should be able to help you figure out what it includes. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 Multi Do the vfds in a multi drive configuration need to be the same firmware? I'm having a problem replacing the master with fw rev 7. The slaves are fw rev 4. ### Assistant: I have not found any reference suggesting firmware revision would cause an issue between drives. What kind of issue are you seeing? I did find this in technote QA61747 (TechConnect Required): If replacing a drive, make sure that the Firmware and Horsepower rating of the replacement drive is the same as the drive being replaced or update that information in the off-line RSLogix / Studio 5000 project before downloading the configuration to that drive. A technote showing parameters to be set in the drives themselves: QA23228 I believe the parameters must be modified on the Master, and power cycled, prior to being connected to the slave devices. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motor Spec - ImportTool2.15.0 - Import doesn't work. Good Morning, I have a problem importing a non-rockwell motor into the motion database. Since several versions of Studio 5000, I can no longer see my motor in the list. However, the import seems to work perfectly. Does anyone have an explanation ? On my old program I can select it but on the new one with K5300, I have to fill it in by hand and there is always a risk of error... Thank you B.R Alex ### Assistant: You probably need a new cmf file which specifies the motor is compatible with the Kinetix 5300. David \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5100, change speed depending of position and sensor We have the following: 1 micro820 PLC, 2 Kinetix 5100 drive with TLP servomotor, 1 sensor PNP NO The operation is as follows: Servomotor 1 and 2 are at constant speed. when they exceed a certain position servomotor 1 must decrease speed and servomotor 2 must increase speed, when stops detecting a sensor both return at a constant speed, once it detects the sensor again it resets its position, starts the cycle again. How could I do this routine in the Kinetix? it has to do 20 cycles in 1 second. Thanks. Alejandro VG ### Assistant: Hello Alejandro It looks like it's your 1st time with Kinetix 5100, correct ? What about Micro 820 ? If you have no experience with Kinetix 5100 using KNX5100C Software for programming I strongly recommand you to consider the following options: You can go to the Rockwell automation Knowledge Base Rockwell Automation Tech Support ... 24 x 7 around the globe! (custhelp.com) if it's your 1st time you will have to register. Then you have access to multiple article that can help you in your process. You can also request the assistance of a field service support to assist you and learn about the product. You can also request to your local Rockwell Automation representative an access to OnCourse . onCourse is a cloud-based demo and training platform. It provide you with access to immersive demo and training experiences using Rockwell Automation software and hardware. Now to answer your question on this platform it will be complicated, you need a training and this is not the right place for that. What I can tells you is that you can do all what you are looking for, so no issues. look at the differents options that I have provided you, those are your best options for a fast and efficient resolution of your demand. I hope that help you Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Couple Questions Regarding Kinetix VPL Motors and Virtual Axes Hello, I have a four axis system that consists of a four Kinetix VPL (1002AF) motors controlled by four 5500 drives interfaced with a ControlLogix system over an ethernet network, and we've run into a couple issues that I was hoping someone might have some experience with. First off, two of the motors control a mechanically connected single axis. Per previous discussions with Rockwell engineers, we have a virtual axis that we gear both of these axes to using MAG commands immediately after a successful MSO command. This works fine from a motion and control standpoint, but while the physical motors maintain their position after power cycling, we're constantly having to re-home them solely to match the position of the virtual axis to the physical axis position. In programmatic space, this is accomplished by using MAH commands to move the physical axes to their home position and then calling an MAH on the virtual axis. However, since the length of this axis is relatively long, we'd like to minimize the required number of times that we have to home the axes and would like to simply set the position of the virtual axis to the position of one of the slave axes on startup, i.e X1_axis.ActualPosition. As far as I know, the only way manually set the position of an axis, virtual or otherwise is via an MAH command, but that's with a set position in the axis properties. I was wondering if there was a way to set the position of a virtual axis to a known tag value without using an MAH. Second, we're also trying to monitor the axes for small interferences to stop motion when small impacts are detected without fully faulting the motors. While I know we can set the position error threshold lower in the axis configuration, I'd like to simply monitor either the axis force/current at a fairly high frequency in certain system configurations. Ideally, I'd like to monitor some specific element of the CIP_AXIS tag when a "monitor_force" bit is set, or similar, but I'm unsure of how best to implement this. Thanks, and hopefully these use cases make sense. ### Assistant: Bryan, The answer to your first question is to apply the MRP (Motion Redefine Position) instruction on the virtual axis. The answer to your second question is more difficult. What you describing is our "Virtual Torque Sensor" feature, but it is not available on the K5500 drive. Maybe you could try to create the feature in application code? Are you good at filtering? Please see https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/2198-at003_-en-p.pdf for more. Good luck, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E91 Ethernet/IP User Watchdog Timeout I have a Micrologix1400 controlling a couple of MPL (MPL-A310F-MJ72AA ) using Ethernet/IP with Kinetix300 drive (2097-V33PR3) MPL-A4560F-MJ72AA and 2097-V33PR6 for The Program is a modification of the Sample program from Rockwell (SMC_ENETIP_ML1400_K300_2AXIS_V1_0 The PLC Program and Drive has been running for years, and works great. I recently tried to connect to the Local LAN so I could use Archie's Advanced HMI. About 20 or so minutes in I get errors on the MotionView MotionView on board Fault Code "E91 Ethernet/IP User Watchdog Timeout" The Suggestion says: Not writing to WatchDogKick Tag frequently enough to prevent timeout.  Watchdog timout period set to too low a value. Increase timout period or change controller application to kick watchdog more frequently. I tried to increase the Time value in L204:2 to 2000 from 1000, and that didn't fix it. Do you have any other ideas or suggestions? ### Assistant: Could it be possible maybe that the PLC program is not executing certain instructions within the timeframe that the Kinetix 300 should be expecting and therefore the process being somehow disrupted...? Do you think this problem could be still observed even with the original sample code, without any modification? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2198 - Kinetix 5500 drive capacitors issue? EDIT: corrected the title to better reflect the thread content and reduced picture size to allow better view -FL I bought 2198-H025-ERS2 recently, and this is the product I received from the distributor. The distributor doesn't know if that is normal or not and so do I. Does anyone know what causes the problem and should I return it? ### Assistant: Although it is hard to diagnose an issue through a picture, what this appears to be is conformal coating splatter on the capacitor. Normally when a capacitor is compromised or goes bad, either through high current or heat, it will tend to bulge, which this capacitor does not show signs of. Ken \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Command vs. actual position glitch on virtual axis I was wondering if anyone else had run into an issue where .CommandPosition doesn't equal .ActualPosition on a virtual axis. The Rockwell documentation states that a virtual axis doesn't have an actual position, so .ActualPosition returns the same value as .CommandPosition. In my case, I use the command position in an MAOC, and I found a case where I was getting a double trigger of one of the output bits. A trend showed that .ActualPosition was exactly zero, but .CommandPosition was an extremely small number, 2.479553e-8. I'm on version 33.01.00, running on a 5069-L320ERMS2 ### Assistant: Run the MAOC Position Reference on Actual Position. When e gearing or camming to a Virtual Axis, I always use Actual. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kientix 5700 Feedback Integrity Loss I have a system that has several Kientix 5700 servos responsible for row forming for a palatizing system. According to the customer, for about the past month they have had intermitten instances where one of the 6 row formers faulting out. They had the issue this morning and looking at the faults and alarms for that axis (attached) it was generating the following faults: "Axis Fault - Feedback Data Loss Factory Limit" and "APRFault - Feedback Integrity Loss". I couldn't find anything on the KB or in the manual detailing the possible causes and solutions to these faults. From the sounds of things it seems like there might be an issue with the encoder and/or motor cables. Should I get new cables or is there some other possible cause I need to look at? Thank you, ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified the technote for convenience -FL Hi Kevin, I found this article in the customer help archive. Search for QA38005 article at https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/home Based on the article it's a 24vdc control power voltage issue. Regards Beau Adams \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Current delivering ability of pin Hi, We are using Allen Bradley Power Flex 40 VFD for in our application. Now we are planning to give terminal 16 (Analog output) to ADC pin of our PCB and terminal 14 (Analog Common) to GND of our PCB for measuring voltage. We need your help in determining the current sourcing ability of pin 16 (Analog Output) with respect to pin 14 (Analog Common). I need this info as output voltage of this pin is 0-10V which we want to bring to level of 0-3.3V so that it can be measured by micro-controller. If you have any questions let me know. Regards, Bitesh Attachment(s) VFD Manual 22b-um001_-en-e.pdf 4.88 MB 1 version ### Assistant: Terminal 16 (Analog output) on the PowerFlex 40 when configured for a 0-10V signal would be able to deliver up to 10 mA for a load of 1 kilo Ohm \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Isolation between Analog common and Digital common Hi, I'm using PowerFlex 40 VFD to drive 1HP motor in delta connection. We are designing a PCB board with microcontroller ADC to measure the voltage between Pin 16 (Analog Output) with respect to pin 14 (Analog common). Also we are planning to power the board from pin 11 (+24V DC) and pin 4(Digital common). So we are using Isolated DC-DC converter so that we do not end up shorting pin 4(Digital common) and pin 14 (Analog common). Knowing the isolation level between pin 4(Digital common) and pin 14 (Analog common) will help us to choose the DC-DC converter. Please let us know what is the isolation level in kV between pin 4(Digital common) and pin 14 (Analog common). be1fb972-d664-452a-9369-a8eab6f6a753_file× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 Attachment(s) VFD Manual 22b-um001_-en-e.pdf 4.88 MB 1 version ### Assistant: Hello, I am trying to find out if there is any data published on isolation levels in KV between drive terminals. In the meantime, are there any references that could be shared on the potential suitable DC-DC converters circuits that are likely to be used on this challenging application? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex DC 20P FaultCode 94 Hi, We have a Problem with a PowerFlex 20P Drive in a Crane. Sometimes we get the Faultcode 94 (TorqPrv Spd Band) . As far as we understand the Fault it has something to do with Torque Proving. But we don't know what to do. The strange thing is: -The Fault only happens sporadically , so the wiring should be okay -The Fault always happens when starting and before the brake opens. So there is no Load at this point. -The Fault only happens, when the Crane is in the lowest position and is unloaded. -When starting from a middle or the top Position (with or without load) the Fault never happens. -Fault 94 is non resettable so we need to Power cycle the drive to reset. After a Power cycle the fault never occurs a second time. So some values seem to be reset to default. Has anyone an idea what is wrong or what to do to fix this problem? The Drives logical circuit has been replaced and the problem stayed. When trying to fix the problem we once tried to set the Parameter 1100 "Torq Prove Cfg" to 0 and back to 1 to reset some saved Values in the drive but then we always get fault 94. ### Assistant: Well, you probably already looked at this, but here is the excerpt from the manual: This gives several parameters to look through. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4M/4/40 Series Future Last year at Automation Fair I was told the PowerFlex 4M/4/40 series drives will continue to be active for a while and there are no plans to replace them. I now heard from one of our vendors that they will be going end of life in about a year but the Rockwell site still lists the lifecycle status as active. What is the official future for the 4M/4/40 drives? ### Assistant: Hi Kyle, Thank you for the interest on PowerFlex drives, there are 2 parts to your question. PF4M remains active product in our portfolio. PF4/40 IP20 drives are active mature while the PF4/40 Plate/Flange/NEMA 4X drives remain active. We are currently reviewing PF4/40 IP20 drives lifecycle status and will advise accordingly at a later date. In the meantime, we strongly encourage customers to modernize PF4/40 IP20 drives to PF520-Series to enjoy its rich features and premier integration to Logix environment. Best Rgds Andrew Tan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Axis Move ERR 13 EXX 3 Hello all, The issue i'm having is that the Motion Axis Move command I'm sending "Randomly" gives an ERR 13 EXX 3 Error. This error says to me that the position parameter is outside of some limit or bound set in the drive. The axis is a rotary axis (0 - 360 degrees). The commands are limited to 0 - 179 degrees, and if the command > 179 then write 360 instead. I have a Powerflex 755 CIP Motion Drive working on site. I'm using Logix Designer Version 32 for my programming. Could anyone explain why I would see a "position" error for a rotary axis which is commanded between 0-360 degrees? Cheers, SP. ### Assistant:  \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Drive My customer has an issue with a PowerFlex 525 drive. It is showing a F803 Fault. I can not find anything in the books about a F803 Fault. Anyone experience this fault? ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Scott! Are you sure about the fault code? I can't find it either. I strongly suggest to contact Technical Support if the fault code is the one you mentioned and cannot be reset. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Adjust IP in 22-comm-e with power flex 400P Hi We have power flex 400p , I have installed 22-comm-e Adapter.also we have keypad that only support china language. we I connect my laptop to 22-comm-e with Ethernet cable and start DHPC/BOOT software , this software don't recognize 22-comm-e. I have set IP of my laptop to IP: 192.168.1.20 AND 255.255.255.0 Do I need to adjust parameter in drive to enable 22-comm-e ? what should I do? also I have downloaded manual of 22-comm-e. ### Assistant: Hello, Parameter number 2[BOOTP] of the 22-COMM-E Ethernet adapter should be set to 1 = Enabled to allow DHPC/BOOT software to detect the hardware, whose IP address needs to be configured. To access parameters in the 22-COMM-E adapter, an external HIM, or CCW software + 1203-USB serial communications lead will be required. (Is not possible to access parameters from the 22-COMM-E adapter via the basic onboard keypad of the PowerFlex 400P drive). If there is no remote keypad available, nor CCW software + 1203-USB comms lead, and the firmware of the 22-COMM-E is 1.009 or higher, then it should be possible to reset the 22-COMM-E to its default parameters by cycling dip switch 1 four times within 2 seconds (up-down-up-down) while the drive is powered and then the 22-COMM-E module will be reset to defaults. That way, P2{BOOTP] will be set to 1=Enabled and should allow BOOTP software to detect the MAC address of the 22-COMM-E and change the IP address. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6500 display error SAFE FLT 17 SMS SPEED Hello everyone, currently, i have big problem with Kinetix 6500, my device control 1 axis. The issue display on small LED is SMS 17. The description for this error is actual speed exceed setpoint speed. However when I access to Properties inside this Axis, i can not find any limit or condition on speed. Please help me to find location for limit of speed inside axis program. thanks ### Assistant: Hello nguyen Could you provide some more details . I mean what is the Kinetix reference that you are using and motor connected to it. it is clear that you are facing a Safe Maximum Speed motion fault. So in your application code you are asking the axis to run faster than the safe speed limit configured. So you will have 2 options : 1) understand what is that limit and run slower or 2) change the safe limite speed (dut that will impact the Machine Safety validation... so i would not recommend this 2nd point without more investigation and safety assessment plan ) So to check the value of the safe limited speed that have been set you have to connect to the drive webpage look at this manual : 2094-RM001C-EN-P Kinetix 6200 and Kinetix 6500 Safe Speed Monitoring Safety Reference Manual (rockwellautomation.com) once you found the limit you can trend your axis speed in logix and understand what is the issue . Best regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Literature for new Armor PowerFlex? Are manuals for this new line of drives soon to be released? Thanks! ### Assistant: Because this is an unreleased product, some of the standard documentation is probably still in progress. You should keep checking over the next coming weeks. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Meaning of Displayed current value on VFD Hi, I'm using PowerFlex40 VFD to drive a 3 phase induction motor. I have a basic doubt. In VFD display parameter d003 output current is shown. Now My question is which is this current. I can connect motor in STAR or DELTA configuration and current will be different in both the cases (I mean Phase and Line current values). Also there are three windings U,V and W in motor. So is it the case that VFD is delivering same current to all 3 Motor windings (just 120 degree apart ) and it is that current ? Also is this the RMS or PEAK or AVERAGE current ? ### Assistant: Hello, d003[Output Current] is the total output current present at terminals T1, T2 and T3 of the drive, as measured and calculated by the internal drive circuitry. The total output current can be defined as: where Torque Current is the amount of current in phase with the fundamental voltage component and Flux Current is the amount of current that is out of phase with the fundamental voltage component. Torque Current and Flux current are not available from the PowerFlex 40 drive (there are other drives from the Rockwell portfolio that provide feedback on Torque Current and Flux Current via read only parameters). It is expected the value of parameter d003 [Output Current] to be different depending on the internal arrangement of the motor windings (STAR or DELTA). Those values should be in accordance with the relevant formulae for voltage and current in typical Start and Delta motor connections. Please note that the drive will not be aware of how the motor windings are internally connected. The drive will be able to provide an output voltage up to the same level as the supply voltage (the drive will not be able to provide more voltage out than the voltage coming in). It is important to check the specifications of the motor to make sure that the motor windings in the desired connection (STAR or DELTA) are rated and capable of withstanding the output voltage provided by the drive. The inverter section of a variable speed drive does not produce sinusoidal voltage waveform, but rather a series of voltage pulses created from the DC bus, also known as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). More information on this can be checked via this document Induction Motor Winding Voltage and Inverter Drive Output Voltage Relationship Those voltage pulses will be applied to the motor windings and there will be a flow of current from the drive output terminals T1, T2 and T3 through the inductance of the motor windings. The value of parameter d003 [Output Current] is provided in Amps with two decimal places. This value is filtered by the internal electronics of the drive and is an averaged value of the real time PWM current waveform. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 y kinetix 6200 en el mismo riel EDIT: I've provided below the translation to the posted text in the quote. Please use the English language when posting so that it can be easily read by everyone. Thanks! - Mark Churchill Estimados es posible trabajar kinetix 6000 y kinetix 6200 sobre el mismo riel ?, hay algun problema con la comunicacion SERCOS?, ya que los kinetix 6000 tiene dipswitch para regular la velocidad SERCOS, y en el el caso de los kinetix 6200? Dear friends, is it possible to work Kinetix 6000 and Kinetix 6200 on the same rail? Is there a problem with the SERCOS communication? Since the Kinetix 6000 has a dipswitch to regulate the SERCOS speed, and in the case of the Kinetix 6200? Saludos ### Assistant: Hi Jos, Welcome to Engage! The 2094-BCxx-Mxx-M and 2094-BMxx-M (Kinetix 6200) power modules contain the same power structure as the 2094-BCxx-Mxx-S and 2094-BMxx-S (Kinetix 6000) drive modules. 2094-BMxx-M AM power modules with SERCOS interface are supported on power rails with a 2094-BCxx-Mxx-S IAM drive module. Conversely, 2094-BMxx-S AM drive modules are supported on power rails with a 2094-BCxx-Mxx-M IAM power module with SERCOS interface. The 2094-BSP2 shunt module, 2094-PRF slot-filler module, and 2094-PRSx power rails are supported by both drive families. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 and 5700 Hi, Just want to know if anyone did this before. Can I mount mix Kinetix drives like 6000 and 5700 in same power rail? they'll share the 1756-M16SE Sercos Servo module together. ### Assistant: You cannot mix both drives on the same power rail, they use two entirely different bus structures. Furthermore the K5700 is CIP based not Sercos based. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 migration EDIT: I've provided below the translation to the posted text in the quote. Please use the English language when posting so that it can be easily read by everyone. Thanks! -FL Hola buenas tardes, La familia Kinetix 6000 esta proximo a descontinuar, y en mi caso tengo muchas lineas con esta tecnologia, hay una forma de migrar a medida que se vayan deteriorando una a una? ‎Hello good afternoon,‎ The Kinetix 6000 family is about to discontinue, and in my case I have many lines with this technology, there is a way to migrate as they deteriorate one by one?‎ ### Assistant: EDIT: resetted used fonts to correct size, linkified manual for convenience -FL Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives are the Rockwell Automation recommended replacement for Kinetix 6000 Servo Drives. For further information, refer: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/2198-rm002_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 I have a customer that wants to us a non-AB PLC and control the drive on Ethernet using with the drive set up as the server and the PLC as the client. To control the speed which parameter do I write the speed to? Thanks ### Assistant: Hi Mike, you are very welcome. Please refer following document, possible it will help you. That document provide an example of PowerFlex 525 communication with non-Rockwell controller: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1070585/loc/en_US Thanks and Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: FactoryTalk Products in the Cloud Curious if anyone in this community is getting questions on this subject (like I have). ### Assistant: You should talk with Oliver Haya. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Missing suggested tags # Hello In the "Drives, Motions Control and Low Voltage Products" community missing some ### Assistant: Thanks, Vincent. Tags are now updated: \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix5300 demo mode Hello everyone, Is the demo mode feature that we use in Kinetix5700 (operating with monophase 220V on Rockwell Demo Box/Unit) also available for Kinetix 5300? Can demo mode be activated for products with catalog number 2198-c2***? ### Assistant: Hi, I've not a reply for you, but I suggest to review the following technote: QA45552 It is related to Kinetix 5700, but the concept is the same. Basically, the purpose of Demo Mode is to allow demonstration of products in non industrial environments. It is not intended for use in real motion applications. Therefore Rockwell Technical Support will not provide information to the customers and end users, on how to access Demo Mode. Please contact your Rockwell distributor that provided the Demo Unit to you. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix6000m ServoDrive alarm history I want to see the kinetix6000m ServoDrive alarm history. How can I do that. ### Assistant: EDIT: relinked the User Manual (it was instead pointing the Kinetix 6000M website page) -FL Hello Cong Liu the User Manual Kinetix 6000M Integrated Drive-motor Systems provide a lot of information's about trouble shooting. you can access fault log via a web-browser, for that Connect your laptop to the IPIM ethernet port. you should know your module IP address Look at the chapter 7 of the user manual you will found some details. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connected Components v20.01.00 crashing I created a project to collect the parameter files on our PF525 & PF753 drives. Having an issue with CCW v20.01.00 crashing about half of the time when I add a new device. It deletes the recently added device, appears to close CCW, then re-opens. I'm using the "select existing device" then browsing to the drive's IP, anyone else experienced this? ### Assistant: Hi Perry, Have you tried after installing the last CCW Database for PowerFlex drives? It is available in the download page: PowerFlex 753 downloads Please, press in download (grey arrow) and select the item: 'All CCW and Logix Database Files - Updated 08/09/2022' (131MB). It might solve the issue, because the drive can be a newer database that they are installed in your computer. Please, let me know if it works. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connecting a PowerFlex 525 Drive to a PanelView Plus Terminal via Embedded Ethernet/IP Quick Start Hi If you look at knowledgebase article QA52360 it discusses being able to connect and control a Powerflex 525 from a Panelview Plus without using a PLC It gives an example Factory Talk Studio .apa backup program with a screen I would like to use and have downloaded . But the article doesn't really cover the setup of the Drive or the Panelview to make this work . I am currently setting up a MicroLogix 1400 to control some PowerFlex 525 drives via Ethernet. However if I could get this Panelview to Powerflex direct connection working it would make things a lot easier since I plan to use EthernetIP only to gather drive status info and adjust command speed and I wouldn't have to rely on MSG commands from the Micrologic 1400 to get this info.. Has anyone done this before? The knowledgebase article QA52360 describes using N41 and N42 elements built into the Powerflex Embedded Ethernet card. If you look in the Powerflex 525 Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter manual (Publication 520COM-UM001 ) In the C appendix if shows these N words but has no instructions how to access them from a Panelview Plus.. The example Factorytalk Studio backup they give you shows these N41 memory areas being accessed from object on their example screen, But it does not show how you would setup the Panelview communications setup to directly access a drive without a plc... This is what I need to find out .. I've tried setting up the communications to point to the test drive IP I have but it says that cannot be used so what am I missing ? Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: Never done this or heard of doing this but I would try going to communications setup and add a powerflex 525, give it that IP. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: KINETIX 5700 - Loading Bar at Startup Blocked and Froze Hi I have a bad phenomenon on Kinetix 5700 2198-D012-ERS3 Serie A When I put a power supply, the drive begins to start with his startup loading bar (firmware loading) but after several seconds the loading bar freezes and the drive never start in the correct condition! Do you know how I can restore my drive? Do you know a procedure for restoring back to factory default (for example the procedure with the digital kinetix screen with ambulance view)? Thanks in advance for your contributions ### Assistant: Hi Romuald, you are very welcome. To resolve the reported issue, Flash the Kinetix 5700 drive on latest firmware. For procedure, please refer Appendix B of Kinetix 5700 user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2198-um002_-en-p.pdf hope this help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Reminder to all Rockwell Staff on the Engage Community Hi there. Thank you all for joining the Engage customer-facing community! This is a friendly reminder/notice to make sure that if you have questions or want to discuss product-related subjects with fellow Rockwell Automation staff members, you should follow these rules: If there is already an internal communication mechanism (IT ticket, Yammer, Epoch, etc,) where you can have a conversation with fellow staff members, please use those established mechanisms. Engage is not a substitute for those areas... Engage is primarily a customer-focused hub where customers can ask product-related questions. Also, this RA Staff area on Engage likely has a smaller internal audience than the already established internal areas. If you want to reach out to staff members who are also members of Engage, this Rockwell Automation Staff forum is the right place. Questions asked in this RA Staff forum should be focused on questions that help other staff members in answering actual or anticipated questions on Engage. Please do not ever post a question to the larger Engage community that is intended for staff members. We do not want customers to see questions that are intended for RA staff. I hope this clears up any questions you may have around the larger Engage customer-facing community and the internal RA Staff forum. If you have further questions, please take a look at the Engage Welcome post and the FAQs. You can also email me directly at emforan@rockwellautomation.com or email community@ra.rockwell.com. Also, I hope your experience in seeing how customers are using RA products is helpful and educational. If you are interested in interacting with members on Engage, please reach out to me, and I will help you with some tips and tricks (and some rules) about how to best participate. Thank you! Eileen ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 Net Idle Fault (13035) Hello everyone, I'm working with a system that has several PowerFlex 755 on ethernet, FW14.004. Everything works how it's supposed to work, except that from times to times (and yes, it's completely random, it could be days, or even a week), a lot of them trigger the fault code 13035 (Net Idle Fault). That brings the drivers to stop, but apparently the communication returns to normal right after, because it's possible to reset the fault remotely, through the PLC network. Checking the Faults Queue on CCW for one of the driver, I can see that fault on the Port 0, but also, on the Port 13 (Ethernet/IP port), there are 3 events that happen at the exact same time as the Fault occurs. They are, in this order: Net IO Close (code 34), Net IO Idle (code 35) and Net IO Open (code 36). These 3 events happen within 3 seconds (which I assume that's the reason the drivers loses communication and reestablishes it right after). My question is: what could be causing these events/fault? Since it's very random and happens with several (but not necessarily all of them) drivers at the same time, I can only think of something wrong with the hardware or some sort of external interference. I'm attaching some screenshots for reference. Thank you ### Assistant: Ever have a cellphone conversation where it cuts in/out so you hang up and make a new connection? I'm guessing that what's happening here. The subnet could be flooded from broadcast... could be ARP, spanning-tree, or other loop prevention protocols. Make sure you don't have a loop. I'd tap the network and monitor it with Wireshark. Also, look for duplex mismatch. If you have an unmanaged switch, then all connected devices must be auto-duplex... Do not force 100MB FD on a device connected to an unmanaged switch. Both ends of each patch cord must match (baud rate and duplex). Since the unmanaged switch is auto-baud and auto-duplex, all the attached device must match this. If you have a managed switch, you can choose auto or force the duplex on the switch port, but the other end of the patch cable must match the switch port.. Just be consistent on both ends of each patch cable. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5100 Hi All, Does anyone know if it is possible to read the digital input status of a Kinetix 5100 servo drive? Regards, Ian ### Assistant: It looks like you can MSG the drive to get information https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2198-um004_-en-p.pdf tells you how to setup the MSG's https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rd/2198-rd002_-en-p.xlsx is a list of all of the Drive Parameters available but I did not see a parameter for the status of the digital input. Jesse \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Does an encoder improve starting torque on a PF 7000 VSD We have a PF7000 driving a 3.3kV conveyor motor. The encoder has failed and we are running fine in sensorless mode at light loads. Will the encoder enhance the starting of heavier loads? We don't care about fine speed control but do need the conveyor to be able to ramp up with heavy loads. This hasn't been tested yet without the encoder but if required I'd get the encoder replaced before stalling under heavy loads. Regards Vince ### Assistant: Hi Vince, Encoder improves the motor performance. Using encoder feedback, motor increases motor torque for greater dynamic performance. Encoder also helps to eliminate the motor stall condition. hope this help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Nameplate Details to Overspeed a Motor with PF525 Hi All, I'm based in the UK and usually when I set up a Powerflex Drive I enter the Motor Nameplate Details from the motor that match our supply here on site. The motor has multiple details depending on the supply. However, we have a pump we require a little more flow from so it has been suggested to run the pump at 60Hz. I have the pump running at 60Hz but should I be updating the motor nameplate details to match a 60Hz supply as the motor has voltages etc for a 60Hz supply and 50Hz supply. Thanks! Ally ### Assistant: Hi Alistair, It is my understanding that your supply voltage and frequency to the drive never change (400V/50Hz I believe). But, you want to send a speed command of 60Hz to the motor without changing the motor details you initially entered, this is possible. However, please bear in mind that your output torque will be reduced. If this satisfies your application, then there should be no issue. I suggest that you read the following technotes and come back to us, if your application requires a close attention. Motor Frequency and Voltage Concerns (custhelp.com) AC Drives: Motor operation above Base Speed (custhelp.com) AC Drives Ability to Over Speeding a Motor (custhelp.com) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Rare Earth Metals in VSD construction As a point of discussion, was trying to investigate whether there was any reliance on rare earth metals for the construction of VSDs, more precisely in MV VSDs. Could one maybe look at the power cells as a starting point? ### Assistant: Hello Npendulo Could explain a litle more what you are looking for and why ? that will certainly help the community to try to answer you. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Migrating from Kinetix 300 to 5100 I was told that the 300 was no longer available and that the 5100 was the direct replacement. Is there any programming that would need to be done when I do the swap? I apologize if it's a silly question but I have never upgraded these before and I appreciate any advice/help anyone can give me. ### Assistant: Hello Jeff You have a very valid question ! not silly at all. So you are right the Kinetix 300 have a lifecycle status set to End Of Life. So it's a good idea to consider future replacement. For that Rockwell Automation have prepared a document to facilitate the migration process this is the link to this document : Kinetix 300 to Kinetix 5100 Servo Drive Migration Guide (rockwellautomation.com) So I strongly recommend you to review this document and see if you feel capable of doing this. If not, Rockwell Automation can always assist in those migration process, for that you should engage our local organization or a distributor. Let us know if you need more details Best regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 755 AC Drive Harmonic spectrum Hi everyone! Does anyone have the harmonic spectrum of the 755 AC Drive Harmonic? ### Assistant: If someone is asking about harmonics, they are probably looking at compliance. The harmonics can depend upon the design of the VFD, the VFD configuration parameters, the connected load, and etc. However, there are some general observations that do apply... see links. A more specific answer will require application specific details. Drives-BR012 Drives-SP004 NHPTNL64 NHPTNL65 network_harmonics_vfd_harmonic_spectrum \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 - PM Motor - F013 Ground Fault Hi, We have a PF525 - PM Motor with Encoder running closed loop, and after changing Acc/Decel we faulted with a F013 Ground Fault. Now any motion will fault with F013. I've tried changing to open-loop with no feedback, same thing. I've disconnected the motor from PF525 and same fault. Any ideas? Thanks, Thomas ### Assistant: Have you tried tuning? See technote QA17876 Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Synchronize Date and Time on the Kinetix 6500 Web Hello friends and thank you very much for your attention. When I go to see the fault history of a servo drive on the web, the dates and times do not coincide with the real thing, how can I synchronize the date and time? thanks very much ### Assistant: Check the clock on the Logix 5000 controller... Typically your Logix5000 controller is going to be the GM Clock for CIP Motion. The Logix5000 has precision for motion control, however, the clock will drift, so consider some method of keeping it sync'd to a more accurate source. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/enet-wp030_-en-e.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fault "NODE FLT 06…LOST CTRL CONN" in Kinetix 6500 Good Morning, This problem happened to me twice, the first time I just thought it was a coincidence, but now it's the second time I confirmed that this error occurs every time I'm connected to the PLC with my laptop, I'm working and at any moment 1 or 2 servo drives fail and this originally caused the production line to stop, with that I began to suspect and stayed connected, the machine started up again and after several minutes the same thing happened again, so I had to disconnect. It should be noted that with that same laptop I connect to other machines and I don't have those problems. The machine has a Rack with 2 1757-L72 V19 processors and both manage 120 Kinetix 6500 servo drives. And failures can happen in any servo drive, both PLC 1 or PLC 2. Thank you very much for your support. ### Assistant: QA20825 Kinetix CIP Motion Drive: NODE FLT 06 LOST CTRL CONN Faults \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX 40 ETHERNET/IP Edit: EF-translated into English. I can not assign an IP with the bootp / DHCP program to my powerflex 40, in the program nor does the MAC of the powerflex appear although it is connected with ethernet, I have the code of its MAC but in the application it does not appear, then I can not assign the IP to write parameters from the PC My suspicion is that it does not recognize the powerflex, should I try an RJ45 to USB adapter? ### Assistant: The 22-COMM-E EtherNet/IP adapter must be installed and Parameter 02 must be set to enable BootP. Once your BootP server pushes the IP Address to the 22-COMM-E, you typically disable BootP (Parameter 2). You can manually configure the IP address via Parameters 3-14 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22comm-um004_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex Drives Specifications When reading the Specifications for a Powerflex 750 Series Drive it states that in Flux Vector Torque Control Mode the specification is +/- 2% 2500 rads/s bandwidth with an encoder and +/- 5% 600 rads/s bandwidth without an encoder I understand the percent is percent of total base torque. So if using a 60 n-m motor the 2% is 1.2 n-m or 5% is 3.0 n-m. I just don't understand what radians per second bandwidth has to modify the situation. ### Assistant: Hello, think of bandwidth in this context as how quick the internal Torque Loop inside the drive can work. The higher the bandwidth, the faster the torque loop can react to torque variations. The faster the torque loop is, the more accurate the torque regulation will be as well. The speed and torque closed loops inside the drive are implemented via the firmware. Typically the input of the torque loop comes from the output of the speed loop and the regulation of the torque signal occurs much faster than the speed signal. This is normal. Bandwidth can also be measured in Hz. 1 Hz = 6.28 rad/s. Think of the bandwidth in terms of frequency domain rather than time domain. So for example if signal to control (in this case Torque over time) is likely to change very quickly in the time domain, then the higher the bandwidth of the system the better chances the control loop of the system will have to control more accurately the output torque within tighter tolerances. Jose Garcia \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2-Step infinitely variable I will be implementing a PF755 for a hoisting application. How do I configure the drive for 2-step infinitely variable speed (traditional pendant control)? ### Assistant: I've not done this but I'll take a stab at it.. You need four inputs and then assign the following functions. P167 DI Jog 1 Up, uses P556 [Jog Speed 1] P168 DI Jog 1 Dn, uses P556 [Jog Speed 1] P170 DI Jog 2 Up, uses P557 [Jog Speed 2] P172 DI Jog 2 Dn, uses P557 [Jog Speed 2] see p72 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: (S45 Fault) Feedback DataLoss Factory Limit Over Fault Hello All, I've seen S45 fault for 9 months this year. Our system configuration is VPL (VPL-B0631T-CK12AA) with Kinetix5700. Actually, we are running that axis without S45 fault for 1.3 year. But we saw higher frequency occuring trend after 1st fault. (2nd fault 60days, 3rd fault 30days, 4th fault 10 days...) We did actions to solve S45 fault. Cheked grounding, cable/connector status, torque and so on. But there's no specific clue. In the end, we've not seen S45 fault after motor/cable replacement. But I don't know hardware was a root cause of this fault. Because we didn't see any fault during 24/7 offline test using disassembled drive/motor and cable. Do you guys have similar experience? And do you knot the correct meaning and definition of feedback data loss factory limit over? Also, how is the relation ship between factoru limit and user limit? We've trouble situation because S45 fault can't be setup as status-only or alarm. It always connect to line stop whe the fault is occured. Plese help me solve this problem. ### Assistant: Hello Hans I understand your concerns and I will give you some information and direction for your investigation. The Servo fault S45 Motor Feedback Data Loss occurs because the number of consecutive missed or corrupted serial data packets from the feedback device has exceeded a factory set limit. Basically, communication was not established with an intelligent encoder, either due to misconfiguration, or some sort of hardware problem. the S45 fault can have multiple causes. the fact that you are not able to reproduce the error in offline test can be explained. Because the test is not executer in the same machine environment, with same cable length, with same FW, with same noise environment, cable damaged, banding radius, EMC skin effect ...Etc The RSSI : on the inverter display you can access to different menu. In Diagnostic and them encoder Diagnostic you will found multiple information (they can vary depending of the FW... with new FW you have more information's) . to read the diagnostics your drive and motor must be part of an application. The RSSI indicate the quality of the signal (look at the manual Multi-Axis Control Servo Drives Technical Documentation | Rockwell Automation).This RSSI is a very good indicator of the signal quality. You can also access the diagnostics via the drive web interface with an ethernet browser (make sure that the WEB is enable in the drive display interface)... this more convenient and you can take screenshot. with the webpage you can also access to the extended fault (FaultSubCode) Rockwell Knowledge base : check the different article related to S45 fault . (some example bellow) https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1125944 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/585056 you can't modify the limits or Change the status of this error to my knowledge So check the encoder diagnostics with the system in place , and check the different recommendations in the links provided above. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix load balancing I have an application with a dual kinetix 5700 drive and two linear actuators rotating a single lift table. It is about 15 feet tall and weighs a lot but I don't have the actual weight. The actuators both push on lever arms under a pivot point to rotate the table up. I need to ensure the actuators are always in time with each other. I have them setup with a virtual axis that they both follow with a MAG instruction. This should make them very close but I don't have a great feeling that they will never get in a bind and drive against each other. Is there any way to setup a load balancing system where the drive torque is monitored and I can retard the one with the most torque to make them stay in sync? ### Assistant: I don't think you want to mess with drive torque.... I'd stick with position loop. Servos are trying to hit position targets. By using a virtual axis, both servos are getting the same position target as the same time If the system is sized properly for the load, then torque should not be a problem and each servo will hit it's position target. If it a servo doesn't hit it's position target, then you could get a position following error. You decide how much following error you want to allow, but you could use that to error to stop motion. or make a correction. BTW.. if you don't have enough torque to hit the position target, then maybe the mechanism is bad. Often a linear actuator is the input to a 4-bar linkage which produces non-linear motion (based upon linear input speed). Since you have a servo, you can create CAM for the 4-bar linkage input, that will result in smooth, linear movement of the mechanism at the output (load).. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: What is FactoryTalk? Hi All, I'm just interested in gathering a few opinions on this. I've been noticing more and more recently that even amongst more established customers and certainly amongst newer engineers in the Automation space, the lack of understanding on what FactoryTalk is and what it means. I feel like this lack of understanding jus makes it easier for competition to creep in (not the only reason). I wonder if anyone has similar experiences? My thoughts on addressing this are maybe some series of blogs explaining FactoryTalk, services platform, directory, linx, security etc... and how it all fits together. Some short YouTube content to back it up would be great. I've been spending a bit of time on Influx Data Community Blogs and find lots of interesting and informative articles like this Real-Time Energy Management with InfluxDB and eSoftLink IoT Platform | InfluxData Do you think this kind of content would be useful to customers (even internal)? Could the engage platform be leveraged for Blogs too? Thanks, Paul. ### Assistant: Know your target audience. Most people don't care how it works, but they want to understand how it benefits or impacts them. For example: Our delivery partners would be interested to hear how ACM can bulk generate the logic, IO configuration, HMI, alarms, historian, etc. because that's what they do... but operations would be more interested in the situational awareness (breadcrumb, alarming, navigation, trending) and operational value of the graphic elements. So who really cares about FTSP? and what value does it deliver? To most, it bloatware because they don't see the value. FTDirectory - Namespace. Most of the data model is created in the ACD file. You can also do the data model in other platforms such as OSI PI AF, VantagePoint, FTEG, Thingworx and etc. so th FTD namespace is not an exclusive feature. It has nothing to do with alarm roll up or navigation. FTLD - OPC DA-UA. There are many options for tag access to Logix5000 controllers. Certainly FTLinx has benefits, but there is a perceived 'baggage and complexity" of FTSP, FTD, and etc. I've seen ConAgra move to KepServer for the data server and Ignition for the HMI because neither has any ties to FactoryTalk. The compatibility matrix at the PCDC scares them. KepServer does not care which version of Ignition and vice versa. FactoryTalk Security - Controller security. This is exclusive and awesome... it's also free. FactoryTalk Audit - Pretty solid offering, but not totally unique and could use some improvements. FTView had good audit for runtime HMI (DisplayClient.exe) but almost zero audit for HMI designtime (editor) Likewise Logix5000 has excellent audit for the editor but not so much for runtime events inside the controller (think Syslog). FTLD (FTLinx) should have audit event for tag writes (it doesn't). I've seen cases where FTVSE says it wrote a tag value but it never showed up in the controller... I think FTLinx just didn't get the job done but here is no Audit from FTLinx to say it did or didn't write the tag. FactoryTalk Security - HMI and other applications. This security is enforced in the application. Kepware, Ignition, and other application have security and generally tie it to Windows AD thus the don't need the FTD device. FTAE - Controller alarms (tags and instructions) This is exclusive and awesome... it's also free. FTAE - Client\Server Our HMI Client can display OPC-UA AE... we can subscribe to a OPC-UA Server. FTAE cannot publish OPC-UA AE to an OPC-UA AE client... If we have a Logix5000 on a skid, a DCS Client cannot subscribe to our AE and we don't provide AE within the OPC-UA server. FT Activation, FT Diagnostics - basic operations... nothing to write home about FT Updater.. not officially part of FactoryTalk Services, but this is becoming a very useful tool. People want to understand what software and activations they have so that they can manage those resources and FT Updater is an excellent tool for that. Why isn't there a FT notification service (Win911) or FT MQTT? or Syslog, or System status? \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Error E90 on 2094 IAM module. I'm currently having an issue with Kinetix 6000 Servo displaying an Error E90. Can anyone help elaborate on what causes this error and why the Precharge resistor would be overheated. System has run like this for years with no issues so i do not believe there is a sizing issue. ### Assistant: Hi Joshua, You are Welcome. Fault E90 is Precharge Timeout Fault, it occur when precharge resistor power exceeds the resistor rating. It is advised to wait for resistor to cool. Fault E90 is based on an algorithm to prevent the IAM's pre-charge resistor from overheating. Parameter 181 (viewable with Drive Explorer) is a warning bit that is set prior to the fault and Parameter 618 indicates the amount of time remaining before the warning bit will clear. If power is cycled while 181 is set, then the E90 fault will occur. See the release notes 2094-RN005A-EN-P_Jun05 for more information. E90 will flash on the seven segment Kinetix 6000 display and the IAM's contactor enable relay (-CONT EN, +CONT EN) will open to remove 3-phase power if it has been wired in per the installation instructions. Recovery from the E90 fault is accomplished using a MASR or MAFR, after 30-60 seconds to allow the resistor to cool and the IAM's contactor enable relay (-CONT EN, +CONT EN) will close. If the reset is attempted too soon the E90 fault will immediately reappear. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 6000 Fault E37 while machine is not "moving" I have an issue with a group of Kinetix 6000 drives displaying an E37 (Power Phase Loss Fault) while waiting on command to move. I have checked and traced my power for the Contactor that enables the 480 VAC to the IAM module and i maintain power up to the module itself. It seems that the Contactor Enable relay in the IAM is telling the contactor to turn off. I am unsure why and I am unfamiliar with this series drive. Looking and researching, i think it might be a drive in the same rack but how can i tell? I have access to Studio 5000 and have been looking thru the bits to see what is toggled. Any and all guidance will be appreciated. ### Assistant: Hi Joshua, E37 occurs after the AC Line Input Sensing Circuit senses a loss of one or more phases; if all 3-phases immediately, or if one phase is lost for 2.5 seconds. E37 can also occur if the customer is using a multi-axis system without an axis assigned to the IAM and/or the Motion Group. When an axis is enabled, that axis and the IAM show E37. E37, Power Phase Loss Fault on the IAM cannot be reset without cycling power. The IAM must be in the motion group to prevent this fault, either with no motor or the correct motor selected. E37 is not a selectable fault action in RSLogix 5000 version 15 but is in version 16. To avoid this issue, associate an axis (in the Motion Group) with the IAM, but configure the axis for no motor, or have an actual motor connected and configured to the IAM inverter section. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E-Stop Control Circuit Integration and CSA Z432 ### Assistant: Ouenuga, The use of a Safety Relay with the E-Stop button will satisfy the requirement of needing a separate Reset button input to be able to re-engage the motor starter. However a safety relay alone will NOT ensure that motor power is removed in the event of the motor contactor welding. A Safety Relay only removes power from the contactor coil. It is difficult to interpret what they may mean by this, but in some assessed safety requirements, it is necessary to have two contactors in series; one as part of the motor starter that is turning the motor on and off in the course of regular operations, and a second "Safety Contactor" ahead of it that only opens in response to the Safety Relay, so is thereby less subject to the conditions that might cause it to weld. The Safety Contactor is not a regular motor starter in this case, it is specifically rated as a Safety Contactor, having what are called “force guided contacts” and bearing specific approvals. These type of requirements would be outlined in a "Safety Assessment" of your machine by a qualified individual. Most of these machine safety requirements come from IEC requirements, Canada has apparently adopted them almost directly, the US is still indirect in that matter. Although none of this is specifically REQUIRED yet by NFPA 79, it is accepted as a compliant solution if implemented. However to be compliant with CSA Z432, the Safety Assessment is I believe prescribed (I'm not Canadian but I have read the document and outlines this in the first part of it). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Slow typing Hello I'm experiencing since a couple of days that the website is very very slow when you type messages in the discussions (multiples second latency). did you experience the same. All my others web site works well so I suppose the is with Engage that the problem is ? regards Vincent ### Assistant: Hey Vincent, thank you for the heads up! I'm just typing here this reply, and it's working fine on my side, no latency. However, I've already noticed similar behaviors occasionally; it looks like to be something coming from the Community's provider server. We'll try to investigate with their support. Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 400 - no output Hello. I need your help. We have 8 PowerFlex 400 VFDs and one of them, from time to time, when we turn it on, it shows Hz on the output but I have no voltage or amperage on the output (it shows 0.3A on the output) .I checked the circuit to the electric motor and the input and output signals. Everything seems fine. The strange thing is that after a period when it is not supplied with electricity, it recovers by itself. I want to find out what the problem is and buy spare parts. ### Assistant: Hi Serbu, You are very Welcome. Please check and make sure that drive is running. The PowerFlex 400 drive does have a Run command per the Advanced Display parameter d302 [Contrl In Status] and or the drives' display shows an "R" in the lower left corner ("R" is for Run). Also check that the drive programmed b002 [Command Speed] and b001 [Output Frequency] match each other. Check Parameter b004 [Output Voltage] shows the logical Output Voltage the drive should have at its Output terminals U/T1, V/T2, W/T3. Parameter b003 [Output Current] equals something like 0.0 or 0.1 Amps. Parameter b005 [DC Bus Voltage] may equal the logical DC Bus Voltage. On PowerFlex 400 based on frame sizes there is an internal DC Bus fuse that maybe open. Or on any frame size it could be the circuit board that gates on the Output devices (IGBTs) have failed. In either case the drive is not field repairable. The drive can be sent in for repair. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 Display not showing text I have a Kinetix 5500 Drive that does not show any text on the display...only the backlight comes on. Has anyone ever come across this issue and if so what was the fix? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Hello Gross , Could you give more details on the circumstances? New drive? sequence of event? Did you power the main power before the 24V ? Can you access the drive with RS linx or via Logix ? regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 and STO I have a dual inverter that I want to use STO via ethernet/ip. Can I use a selector switch to an input to a safety PLC and turn off the STO and still be considered "safe"? ### Assistant: Hello Fleener You can use a safety selector and connect it to a safety input module that is linked to your safety controller. Then in the controller safety task you can manage your STO output for the Kinetix drive. All this is possible. But you have to respect your safety assessment and do the safety check list (available in this manual for each function https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/2198-rm001_-en-p.pdf ) Just to make sure that we are on the same line... when you mean turn Off the STO , you mean put the drive in safe torque off state (no motion possible) Again, all will depend on the safety level you need and your safety assessment regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 70 Digital Output At Torque? Powerflex 70 has DigOut1 or 2 parameter setting "At Torque/12". Does a powerflex525 have equivalent parameter for relay output or digital output? ### Assistant: Options for Digital Outputs starts on page 93 of the user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf I suppose you could use option 7, "Above Cur" and set the level in the related parameter. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 losing Max Fwd Speed after power Reset We are having a powerflex 753 connected to the PLC over ethernet. When we try to change the Max Fwd Speed (P520) from 50Hz(old ) to 70Hz(new) , we found that it takes the setting and motor runs a bit faster , but when we power recycle we see that the Max Fwd speed goes back to 50Hz . The parameter P300 is set to Hz only and not RPM We tried for other parameters and they are getting saved even after restart Any suggestions ?? ### Assistant: Hi Rahul, Disconnect the drive from the Ethernet communication and change the parameter P520 using keypad. Recycle the power and check, If Drive retain the value, then check the datalinks. If Drive lost the updated value of parameter and return to default value, flash the drive on latest firmware.. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 10 HP Bucket Modification Question Hello, Was wanting to check and see what y'all thought about a potential modification to the bucket I have attached. We are looking to add another 10 HP motor to one of our tanks, and we are looking to have one motor run for a period of time, then turn off, and then start the other motor for a period of time. My management was wanting to see about the possibilities of using only one bucket to accomplish this. My thought was to add a couple of contactors with a mechanical interlock after the overloads on the power side of the circuit, and use my PLC to control what contactor is currently pulled in. Was wanting to see if there were any other ideas though, and if there were any concerns with my idea. Thanks, ### Assistant: Possible but IDK if I'd do it. The bucket wiring from the factory is UL and generally you don't want to modify it... especially the power circuit. Where are you going to put the two contactors? In a separate bucket, or remote.? Is this going to be confusing to troubleshoot or lockout/tagout? One motor is running while the other is not... it's Out of Service, OOS. How do you work on the OOS motor? e.g. Lockout/tagout. Maybe you could just order a bucket that was designed for this application. Disconnect, short circuit protection, one E300 OL ahead of two mechanically interlocked contactors... all in the same bucket... not any larger than a FVR bucket. Or, just use two bucket. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Getting a "Motor current below UL level for more than UL trip delay time" on Armorstart 290E Hi All I am looking for a more exact reason for the "Motor current below UL level for more than UL trip delay time." We just replaced the motor and started to get this fault. I lowered the FLA setting, and it seems to help but I am still getting a warning. I am leaning towards the new motor has issues, but I was also wondering if there is a config setting to lower the threshold value to stop this issue? Thanks all! ### Assistant: I think what you want is on pages 122 and 123: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/290e-um001_-en-p.pdf Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Control with External Encoder I have a PowerFlex 527 on a motor that drives a turret. There is no encoder on this motor. I have an 843ES encoder mounted on the turret. I'm running a 1756-L82ES processor. I'd like to use motion commands to position the turret. I do not see how to tie the external encoder into the motion axis. It only gives me motor encoder as an option. Any suggestions? ### Assistant: No, the 527 does not support the encoder connected to the load. However, you can use application code to utilize this encoder by bring it in on an HSC card and tying it to a virtual axis with MAM which will calculate the velocity... use the velocity to trim the VFD setpoint. ID: QA46022 | Access Levels: TechConnect PowerFlex 527 drive Load Feedback ID: QA4094 | Access Levels: TechConnect Virtual Axis Following High-Speed Counter Module Input \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Pflex 755 Homing Can someone briefly explain to me how and what profiles the vfd uses when issuing a "Find Home"? ### Assistant: Don't know about brief, but I think this technote should thoroughly answer your question: Homing the PowerFlex 750 Series AC Drive (non CIP) QA22067 Hope it helps. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 | Digital input | Registration | Scan time | Capture time | Cycle time Hi all, I got the request from a customer regarding subject. What is the scan time or Capture time or cycle time of Registration(digital input) ? I found below information on manual but, there is not specified 'scan time'. ### Assistant: Hello Kang1 I think that the registration input work on Interruption and Time stamping, so scan time (if we can call it like that) will be much below the registration repeatability. Why do you need this detail, since it we already provide all the relevant information for a proper calculation? What is your application needs ? On top of that you should also consider that the sensor reaction time and scan time are most of the time the bottleneck of a registration system. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Max. Motor cable length with/without AC line Filter for Kinetix 5700 Hi everyone, I am using MPM-B1653F-MJ7AAA ( quantity - 1 ) connected with kinetix 5700 2198-S086-ERS3 single axis inverter (quantity - 1). VPL-B115E-PK14AS ( quantity - 6 ) connected with kinetix 5700 2198-D020-ERS3 dual axis inverter (quantity - 3). Single DC bus supply ( 2198- P141) which is 480V AC input So, this DC bus supply is connected with the above 4 invertes. And I am using Single turn Drive to motor feedback cable (so i found that the max cable length is up to 90 m). I am using AC input power type WYE grounded. In the 2198-UM002 manual, I have read that, The sum of the inverter motor-power cable length for all invertes on the same DC bus-Sharing group must not exceed, -1200m when used with 2198-DBRxx-F line filters. -400m when used with 2198-DBxx-F line filters. Since i am using 7 motors, it would be 7*90 = 630m. My questions are: 1. So, in my case is it mandatory to use AC line Filter ? 2. If it is not mandatory will each of my 7 motors still support 90m each with out using the AC line filter. 3. what would be the max. combined length of motor power cable if I am not using AC line Filter? WIll it be 90m each or something else? 4. And how come the combined cable length is 1200m when used with 2198-DRxx-F line filters ? Is it like ( 13 motors * 90m =1170 [approx 1200]) ? ### Assistant: Hello Chalagulla Please review this manual Drives in Common Bus Configurations with Kinetix 5700 Bus Supplies but you have found all our recommendation already i guess. Yes , we strongly recommended to use a Filter that match your application. an AC line filter have an important role to protect you installation and guaranty the good working condition do you have a specific application that request a remove of the filters ? details please best regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 - Vector control - How to set up two motors connected in parallel Hello How can I correctly set-up a powerflex 755 drive that controls two motors connected in parallel using a FOC/Vector control? Unfortunately I don't find any information about this matter. Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Castelliti! You can control multiple motors connected to one single AC drive, but V/HZ control mode should be used. There are also other considerations to take into account; I suggest to review the following technote: QA11275 If you are instead trying to control the motors with a Load-Sharing configuration, then please review the following technote: QA63097 fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Question on PF40 and PF70 Accel2 and Decel2 Hello everyone, I have a question about the PF70's Accel 2 and Decel 2 parameter. From what I've found in the User Manual. The only way to use decel 2 on a PF70 is to have a Digital Input parameter (361 to 366) set to value 20 (for Accel 2 & Decel 2) or 22 ( for Decel 2 only). I could also be using the DPI but in this case that's not an option. We want to use the Digital Inputs. In comparison, when using the PF40 with different preset speeds. Preset speed 0, 1, 4 and 5 will use accel 1 and decel 1. While preset speeds 2, 3, 6 and 7 will use accel 2 and decel 2. Does the PF70 work the same way or is my initial thought of having to use another Dig. In correct? ### Assistant: Digital input can only be assigned to one function at a time so you need a digital input to select value 20 (for Accel 2 & Decel 2) or 22 ( for Decel 2 only). The Speed selection would be a different digital input \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Help needed for scheduling outputs without MAOC Dear Community , I kindly request help from someone who has a knowledge about scheduling output cards. I am trying to configure a logic which will schedule the outputs without MAOC. The logic works perfectly with OB16IEFS and ArmorBlock output cards. My next step was to configure the logic for 5069 - OB16F but unfortunately , it does not work properly cause Schedulex.State varies between 4 to 5 that supposed to be 3. Because of this reason my Lateschedulecount tag also keep increasing. (see captured pic ) ### Assistant: ID: IN21458 | Access Levels: TechConnect Manual control of scheduled outputs using the MAOC with the OB16IS module https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/ia-at003_-en-p.pdf https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/5069-um004_-en-p.pdf p247 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 Test Bench Setup on single phase I am trying to make a test bench setup where I can control a 3phase 1/3HP motor from a single phase input. I currently have a 120VAC to 240V step up transformer that I have landed 240V single phase on L1/L2 of my 2HP PF525 model 25B0D4P0N114​. The HIM powers on but I have a F004 fault for low voltage that I cannot clear. I read 353VDC bus voltage when connected to the drive in CCW. I can connect to the drive in CCW but cannot modify any parameters. I read the tech note where Powerflex 25B series drives can take a single phase input and control a three phase drive de-rated but I have not been successful. Has anyone else been successful utilizing a single phase input? ### Assistant: That catalog number is 480V input and you are only providing 240V. Yes, you can bring in 1-ph and output derated 3-ph , but the input voltage must be correct. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 and 753 two sets of variable speeds Hi, this is my first post on here so please be gentle! I have a machine that we perform size changes on and the drives (powerflex 525 and 753) speeds are controlled by linear potentiometer, currently at a size change we change the minimum and maximum frequency settings to give us the speed range required. I would like to add a two position switch to change the frequency's for two different sizes. With the 753 am I correct at thinking I can use parameters 547, 548, 552 and 553 to allow this? I cannot see similar parameters on the 525 so could I use the jog facility to achieve this by having one range of frequency's when in run and a different range in jog and would they both work on the 0-10v potentiometer? Or is there an easier/better way to achieve this? Thanks in advance for any advice. ### Assistant: Hello, you are very welcome. There are some technical notes available from the Rockwell Knowledgebase that could help with the task ahead. For example for the PowerFlex 753 drive PowerFlex 753: Configuring 2 preset speeds using 1 Digital input can be useful. For the PowerFlex 525 drive PowerFlex 520 series drive: Using Different Preset Speed Values with 2 Wire Control can also help. Both papers above assume the frequency to be switching between fixed values (preset frequencies) stored on parameters on the drive. This could be an easy way to do it. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Load Sharing in DC Powerflex Hello to everyone. I have 3 old DC Drivers running on load sharing (paper machine). These old drivers have Load Sharing function, but these function need to be turned on manualy (relay). The bigger motor are 400 HP for yankee dryer, 300HP for cylinder dryer and 150HP for crescent former. The yankee dryer operates as master to cylinder dryer and load sharing. And cylinder dryer as master to crescent former motor. Cylinder dryer are pressed against yankee dryer and crescent former motor are pressed against the rear roll of cylinder dryer section, and the three motors need to stay ate the same speed (syncronized). Reading the Powerflex DC manual, did not see any mention of Load Sharing function. Searching for any documentation about this funciont, found a Rockwell PDF called "Load Sharing Applications for AC Drives". In this paper, they describe three forms of Load Sharing, but one im particular seems to be more similar to what i have here. Called "Speed Trim Follower", describe 3 drivers where one are driven from torq referece from master and the other one driven from torque reference from the second one. My doubt is: This principle is applyed to DC Powerflex? Because of no single mention of this function in the manual, i need to ask if someone here have already work with this purpose with DC Powerflex. Best regrards, Rafael Mendonça. ### Assistant: Hello, one of the most common load sharing techniques is the speed leader/torque follower described previously. That principle is also applicable to the PowerFlex DC drives. There is further detailed information available from Load Sharing between PowerFlex DC Drives where key parameter settings are described. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to download parameters of drives via device net? I have a 1769-L32E controller attached with a devicenet module (1769-SDN) which consist of 7 nos of POWERFLEX40P Drive . How can I download the parameters of the drive without connecting my laptop to the drives? Is there a way I can download it through via ethernet cable from the controller? Or can I download it via devicenet. If I can download it via devicenent how do I do it? Do I require a devicenet cable to connect my laptop to the devicenet? KIndly help me out. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Ahmed, you can download the drive parameters via EtherNet/IP. The computer is connected to the controller via an EtherNet/IP network, and the controller accesses the drive on the DeviceNet network via a 1769-SDN scanner module installed in a local expansion module slot. See the following manual: Logix5000 Control Systems: Connect PowerFlex 40 Drives over a DeviceNet Network Quick Start Downloading through DeviceNet is also possible, but you'll require a DeviceNet interface for you PC. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Automation Fair 2022--Who's Going? Hi all: Just curious about which RA staff members will be at Automation Fair and/or PSUG this year? I'll be there on Thursday Nov 17. If you have an interest in discussing the Engage community, please send me an email or Teams message, and I'll try to meet up with you. Thanks! Eileen ### Assistant: I would really love to be able to attend this fantastic event, and meet you and all the guys who are part of the community, but unfortunately I won't be there this year... maybe next year? fuzzy logic \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5100 to DeltaV (PK Controller) explicit messaging Hi all, We are working with a Kinetix 5100 drive which we want to connect to a DeltaV system using a PK controller through Ethernet IP, the drive will be used to control the speed of a pump for a bag and bottle filler, previously in a past project it was used the Kinetix 300 but since it'll be discontinued, we were told to use Kinetix 5100 instead, Kinetix 5100 manual indicates that we can use same explicit class 3 messaging like Kinetix 300 to communicate with DeltaV but the Input and Output assembly data shown in the manual says that is intended to use only with IO mode (Class 1 Ethernet/IP connection). Does anyone know how or where to find the Input and Output assembly data when using Class 3 explicit messaging? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Edgar V ### Assistant: Hello, you can perform Class 3 Messaging to an external device only. The I/O assemblies are only available using a Logix based controller as you mention. You can use the example MicroLogix 1400 or Micro800 Class 3 messaging examples on the SampleCode Library (or available from your local Rockwell Automation Tech Specialist or distributor). These examples show how you can get some meaningful (but not as rich as the I/O assemblies) information passed between the controller and drive. Hope that helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Set scaling numerator of an axis from PLC Hi all, I need to know if exist a way to set the scaling numerator of an axis via plc. Thanks all. Best regards. ### Assistant: Hello Nicolosi could you please give us more details. what equipment are you talking about and in which environment Kinetix type ? Motor type ? Studio 5000 version ? do you have a screen shoot ? many thanks regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Constant Force (Torque) Application I have a customer who has specified Kinetix Servos with an application that requires a force that is within 10% accurate and must hold that torque for a required amount of time. At any point, the system may need to adjust that torque. The torque feedback sensors will be TBD load cells. I'm working to convince this customer to utilize air cylinders with electronically adjustable regulators. I've done the math and am certain I can hit the requirement with air cylinders. Have any of you seen a Kinetix system utilized to create an accurate holding torque? I have never really used a servo system in this topology. Thanks! Seth ### Assistant: Fuller, I'm not a motion guy so there could be a better and newer solution.... About 10 years ago, I consulted on a Servo torque application that had load cell to measure force via 1734 Point IO. We could set a torque limit on the servo and observe the force on the load cell. Although the torque (current) per pound force would vary (due to motor heat, etc.) we had a good starting point to close in on the desired holding torque. The logic used an initial torque setting that would be slightly below the desired torque. Then it would measure the force on the load cell and increment the torque limit,,, repeat till it approached the desired force. The logic was a periodic task, if the force was below the target, then add to the torque limit... repeat as necessary. You could speed it up by making the task faster, or making the (torque) step size larger. The servo allowed us to quickly move into position where the part would contact the load cell using a low initial torque and the ramp up the to the final torque using the integrator logic. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 140MT application clarification 140MT Motor Protection Circuit Breakers I haven't used breakers with OL protection built in. I usually configure my branch circuits to motors with a breaker, contactor, then the OL, and finally the motor. Are you allowed to, in the USA, make a branch circuit with the 140MT, the contactor, and then the motor? Where can I verify this rule. I never saw such an exception in the NEC, or maybe I did not read it correctly. Or maybe there is an exception from another publication from the NFPA. I see a publication that says the 140UT are UL 489. I didn't see this for 140MT yet. ### Assistant: Larson, The documentation 140-td005 shows the 140MT in a group motor installation with a Branch Circuit Protective Device (BCPD) for the "Group". Bulletin 140MT devices are UL Listed for Tap Conductor protection in group installations, which helps reduce conductor sizing. Conductors from the BCPD to manual motor controller listed as "…Tap Conductor Protection…" must be minimum of 1/10 the rating or setting of the BCPD. Conductors from the controller to the motor must be 125% of the motor FLA. The document does not show the 140MT outside of the group motor installation e.g. a single motor... and I don't see where the 140MT has the UL 489 "Molded-Case Circuit Breakers" so I think it requires upstream protection. I would suggest starting at ticket with tech support to get a more official response. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF4 Fault with no errors Edit: Meant to put title as no fault codes. Over the last few months, we have experienced numerous VFD alarms on a certain machine. When this occurs, there is normally no indication of a fault or a fault code on any of the four VFD's. I have determined that if I stop and restart all the VFD's in the cabinet the alarm is able to be cleared. I've read through the manual and have not been able to find anything that seems to point to a possibility of what to look for. It happens at random times. Thank you for any help. ### Assistant: Ryan, d007-d009 has the fault history. Fault codes are listed on p67 in the manual It is possible something is telling the drive to stop.. e.g. PLC, local IO... thus no fault is indicated? You mention "the alarm is able to be cleared" . I'm guessing this is an alarm on the HMI screen? There could be logic in the PLC that detects a condition, set an alarm in the HMI, and stops the VFD. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: New to Rockwell products I was very familiar with a competitor. I had a copy of the catalogs digital and hard copy. Now I am trying to acclimate to using Rockwell. Where do I continue to get the latest catalog downloads for the catalogs of parts at? Help and guidance appreciated. Edit: When I go to the product catalog link, I get over 1500 sources of literature. Am I intended to go there, and then find the relevant section of each items for product selection? Or is there subset of digital books recommended like I used to use? ### Assistant: You could try using Rockwell's IAB (Integrated Architecture Builder). It's regularly updated. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Request for Demonstration Samples I need to setup an experiment using an MPAI type actuator and a K5500. I've contacted my local Rep here in Dallas and they are unable to provide a demo. Who would I contact at Rockwell to request a demo unit? Thanks, Seth ### Assistant: Hi SethF, I'm located in EMEA (Belgium) , so i'm not very sure about the process in US. Did you get in contact with the Dallas Rockwell Office ? you can also go for the "try before you by" Program you can ask them as well. But I'm sure that someone in the community will give more details regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Disable Hw limit Switches control Hi all, I need a way to enable/disable the hardware limit switches of a CIP axis via software like a MSG or SSV or something like that. Do you know if exist a way? The axis type is Kinetix 5500 Best regards. ### Assistant: See technote QA28637. (Requires TechConnect) If you don't have TechConnect, the note references the CIP Axis Reference Manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm003_-en-p.pdf Basically you send a MSG to the drive to Set Attribute Single to the parameter 960. The technote spells it out very well. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Serial Communications in LabVIEW are giving incorrect data compared to Ultraware Hey all, I am running into an issue with data that I see in Ultraware 3000 compared to what LabVIEW is reading when requesting the same information from the servo via serial communications. my LabVIEW code is basically taking the host commands for serial communication for Ultraware 3000 and sending commands to the servo. After I initialize communication on the serial port, I then query the servo for its interpolation (x000ED0 w/ checksum) and lines/rev (x000370 w/ checksum). The lines/rev returns correct but the interpolation is returning a value of 4 while Ultraware says the interpolation is set to 8. The reason I am querying these values is because I am trying to determine the total counts/rev for the servo's output shaft so I can set the servo to a desired output shaft speed or position without needing to worry about manually knowing what these values are for the servos I use. As far as I can tell, all other commands being sent to the servo work as expected except when I query the interpolation. Any help is greatly appreciated. Matt ### Assistant: Matt, I'm sure you've seen the serial communications manual. It seems you are reading data file dd =0x00 which is decode to 4 while UltraWare indicates 8 lines per revolution. You could use a RS232 tap to monitor the UltraWare traffic. But I suspect it is the same as your LabVIEW and either UltraWare is displaying it wrong or the documentations is wrong. Either way, I'd just verify your application is interpreting it correctly (even is the documentation or Ultraware is wrong). \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Analyzer install Cannot Install required certificate Hi, This message appears while installing motion analyzer and the install stops,does anyone know how to sort this out? regards, ### Assistant: Hello There is an unexplainable work around for this situation. A. While error windows are present don't click on them at all. B. Open task manager cntrl/alt/delete buttons C. Force/close out error messages D. Click on motion analyzer icon from desktop. It shouldn't disappear this time. ...This used to happen when installing on win7 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 843ES CIP-Safety configuration issue Hi All, I'm new to Rockwell products, hope this is the right forum to post the issue. With one of my customers, we're struggling to configure an 843ES encoder, here are the details. IP/DHCP configuration Our network configuration does not allow the default 192.168.1.xxx subnet of the 843ES encoder, therefore we have to revert to DHCP configuration. We tried the "BOOTP/DHCP EtherNet/IP Commissioning Tool" and the "EtherNet/IP™ Address Commissioning Tool" but it was not possible to use neither of those since they conflict with Windows svchost process on port 67. So, the only way we could enforce DHCP addressing was to set the rotary switches to 999. In this case, the encoder correctly acquired the IP address from our router. Is this the correct way to enable DHCP? Encoder configuration With DHCP enabled, the "Module Status Indicator" LED on the encoder flashes green/red, that is "Device not configured". Chapter 5 "Configure the Encoder with Studio 5000 Environment" of 843-um001_-en-p.pdf states that "The encoder does not work until it has been configured with at least the default configuration.". This chapter describes the encoder configuration using Studio 5000 suite. Two questions: Studio 5000 has many possible variants and configuration, what is the minimal required for configuring the 843ES? In our project we're not using a Rocwkell controller; Is it possible to configure and run the 843ES without Studio 5000? Thank you in advance for your attention, Ezio ### Assistant: Hello Ezio to answer your 1st question, yes ! setting BOOTP/DHCP you must Set the rotary dials to 999, and use RSlinx Classic. Refere to the Capter 4 of the 843ES User Manual. Now regarding the point that you are not using a Rockwell controller and environment, that is a problem. This device use Add On Profile in Studio 5000 to be configured and to sync with the CIP Safety protocol and Controller. So I'm almost (99%) sure that what you are trying to achieve is not possible in the actual situation (But I will double check) What is your application needs and objectives regarding this encoder? Does your environment support CIP Safety protocol? regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Predictive maintenance for MPL, MPM servomotors Good afternoon, I want to make a predictive maintenance plan for servomotors. Anticipate before failures occur, since I have many servomotors, both with K6500 and K6000 drives, how can I do it? What parameters would I have to take into account, some software or formats to be able to do this monitoring of each servomotor I will thank you. ### Assistant: Hello Gaam this is a very interesting topic. The fact that you have already installed motors since a certain amount of time, it makes difficult to estimate the time that those motors are already in use... so this will not allow to estimate the L10 time. On top of that many external factors will affect the motor lifetime, like radial effort, axial effort, cycle type, environmental pollution, motor capacity, transmission and load type.... etc this is why I will suggest you, to look at the torque (or current) , the position error, motor temp, drive temp.... those type of information's start to deviate and increase from the normal recorded state, they will give you a sign of something going wrong. on newer equipment we have features that helps a lot , like the VTS (Virtual Torque Sensor) , and some AOI's . But all will depend on the Logix version you have... a bit more details on your installation and type of equipment will help us to drive you toward the optimal solution. for very sensitive equipment we also have a true condition monitoring solution, but this is a different level of integration and investment regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 755 - Rod Torque measurement unestable Grettings We have in the field a PF755 drive connected to an 32 poles permanet magnet motor using the PCP oil well application. The motor runs unstable as if it has a fisical impediment in the bearing. The torque shown in the parameter 1166 vary from 0 to 300 to 0 again in a matter of seconds. Originally the drive was connected to an 60 poles motor. When we change in the drive the number of poles back to 60 the torque stabilize and the motor work fine until it reach 200 RPM when the problem star again. Is it possible the autotunne is not working propertly? We have done it several times an it never gave any alarms. The motor characteristics are: 380VAC, 37Amp, 27HP, 350RPM, 32 poles. The drive characteristics: PowerFlex 755 75 Kw. Thanks in advance for te response. ### Assistant: Hello, Thanks for sharing this problem. It looks as if the drive is being used within a Pump Jack oil well application. I am hoping this thread could be visible by other Engineers that have used the PowerFlex 755 drive on this particular type of application, very common I believe in countries with significant onshore oilfields. I do not have experience on this type of application. I can see a specific set of many parameters within the Applications File that should be carefully addressed based on the key mechanical elements of the rig. Equally, there is an additional feature called "Pump Off", addressed to automatically change the speed of the pump jack based on torque feedback from the motor. The procedure to set up that feature is described in more detail on Appendix C of https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf and assume the Motor Ctrl Mode to be "InductionFV". Please note that there is no mention to permanent magnets motor when using the Pump Jack feature. There are also some specific relevant technical notes from the Rockwell Knowledgebase that address this type of setup/application as well. Please see below: PowerFlex 750 series drive Pump Jack setup guide PowerFlex 750:Pump Jack Pump-off Function and Setup Any comments from any Engineers with relevant knowledge and experience on this type of application shall be very welcome on this channel. Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: braking resistance (resistencia de frenado) EF-Translated title and question into English to give the original question a better chance of being answered. FL-moved to Drives community friends I was looking at several manuals to incorporate a braking resistance in a Power Flex 755 but I do not understand, they could help me ### Assistant: PowerFlex Dynamic Braking Resistor Calculator 750-In03 Post Glover catalog \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MRP - Position Select Hi, I am trying to use MRP instruction. I don't see any differences between Actual or Command. I observe the same behavior in both cases. If you have information about this topic please share with me. Thank you. ### Assistant: Hello Gulec There is a very good explanation in the Help in Studio 5000. for that you have 2 ways. Select your MRP instruction in your ladder code and hit F1 or got to the Help tab and select Instruction help and search for MRP. What is you need for the MRP ? regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Virtual Torque Sensor Hello Good Morning, I was working on predictive maintenance for Kinetix 5700 servo drives using the add on feature virtual torque sensor for jams or mechanical system issues including gear tooth fracture or breakage in gearboxes, bearing damages, damaged coupling, damaged balls crews, and broken blades or wore blades in rotary knifes etc. There was an AOI developed by Rockwell to detect any disturbances in the profile. I am using the Torque estimate for the detection as said by the document. My question is I am doing a test on the Kinetix 5700 on a motion drive using a single axis & I configured for velocity loop. There is not much information about the use of AOI. For example, My test procedure is as follows. At First I wanted to record or save the good profile & then stop it then loosen the couplings so that the AOI will detect the disturbance based on the first profile. But I was not able to detect the disturbance. I am looking for some information on the AOI I am attaching the AOI_LoadConditionMonitoring_v2 pdf for the reference of the AOI. There is not much information on the knowledge base as well regarding the test procedure or about the AOI Thank you ### Assistant: Sai, Never seen this AOI before but the picture from the pdf graphical tells me what I need to know, During the yellow highlighted period, the monitored value is above min. and below max.. thus normal. At the end of the yellow highlight period, the monitored value dips below the min. value and this starts a timer If the monitor value remains low and the timer completes, it sets a Boolean to indicate a disturbance is detected. The trick is to have a measured value that can reliably indicate there is a problem. I'm guessing a loose connection might show up as a period of no torque, or high positioning error, or maybe non-linear response. but it might be too short to see or otherwise masked by the closed-loop algorithm. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MAPC- Cam Type Can you give information about the use of 'Replace and restart' and 'Replace and continue' in the Cam Type section of the MAPC block? ### Assistant: Hello Omer these functions are new in Logix MAPC instruction. Replace and Restart & Replace and Continue can immediately interrupt an active cam and replace it with a new cam regardless of the current master position. Additionally, CAM replacement can be scheduled at certain position. When the axis reaches the Lock Position, the running CAM will be replaced. If you want to use your PCAM like it was before logix V34, just select "NewCam" option. If you need to replace without waiting for the end the actual running cam with a new one that you are going to start them you have 2 option : Replace & Restart: Starts the Replacement Cam profile immediately or at the programmed Master Lock Position. Master position in the cam table is set to Cam Lock Position. As soon as the axis cross the lock position the 1st cam stops and the replacement cam takes over and starts producing motion – so the resulting slave axis motion begins to deviate from what the original cam would produce. Since we selected "restart" here we're restarting from the cam lock position of the replacement cam profile Replace & Continue: At the replacement point, the Replacement Cam starts to interpolate the Slave axis. Master position in the cam table is unchanged. User needs to ensure velocity/acceleration/jerk disturbances are minimized. In this case if you have two different cam profiles with different trajectories, at the replacement point there will be a "hard switch" and immediately begin interpolating from the 2nd cam profile.This also means if there's a delta between the positions, you will get a position jump – probably some pretty jerky motion – and since this is a continue , it's not restarting from the beginning point of the new cam, but rather wherever in the cam that the previous cam left off. This leaves the responsibility to the user to minimize any sort of disturbance to their system from motion with proper cam designs you can find all the details in this manual https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm002_-en-p.pdf Page 166 chapter 3 Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex525 documentation Hi everyone, Where can I find the definitions of Parameters in Connections Format in Device Definitions PowerFlex525 ? For example: I checked the PF525 documentation and unfortunately it is not there.. Best regards, Norbert ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL PowerFlex 520-series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual start @ page 78 this gives you descriptions and definitions of all PF525 par. ​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: SMC Flex Soft Start control voltage My employer is migrating to 24VDC for control & I/O. Is it possible to change the controller from 120VAC to 24VDC without replacing the entire starter? 201-480A rating. ### Assistant: Hi Perry, it should be possible, as per the following technote: QA27072 Please note the document indicates to look at Appendix C of the User Manual, but it is Appendix A in the latest publication's release. I'm going to update the technote. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Connecting to PowerFlex40 with 22-HIM-A3? Does anyone know if this is possible? Trying to replace a drive and am not able to pull up Copycat on the HIM device. It connects with an ethernet cable as opposed to having a slot on the front of the drive, but it's only allowing me to view a setup menu. It is giving me the message "Existing Master: Setup Menu Only" or some such. I know the 1203 - USB adapter - laptop running CCW route but that is on order and still a few weeks away. I'm new to this building and controls work in general. Does anyone know if it's possible to read and write with this particular HIM device? Appreciate any guidance you can give, thanks! ### Assistant: I think I figured it out. For some reason there's a splitter plugged into the comms port on the bottom of the drive that turns 1 ethernet port into 2. Previously, when I plugged 1 HIM into the port labeled "Master" I was getting the setup only menu as shown in the pics. Thankfully I have 2 HIM devices so when I plugged them both into the dual port cable, the "Master" pulled up the setup menu and the "Slave" booted up with the standard menu. There, I was able to find Copycat and read parameters to the HIM device. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using MAJ instruction when a MAG is already active Hi everyone, I'm actually trying to torubleshoot a Tension control system created for an OEM and the way it actually works is gearing the axis with a virtual master and then after passing a defined speed they are enabling the tension control and beginning using MAJ instruction with a speed value calculated using a PIDE instruction using like input the tension provided by a load cell and a defined tension Setpoint I know that we can superimpose a MAJ instruction in an active MAG but I need to know how it is going to work?. What I'm actually seeing is the axis running at aprox 5000 degrees/Sec (close to the Virtual Master speed * gear ratio) and values in the speed of the MAJ instruction oscillating between -15 and 15 (completely far from the actual velocity value around 5000 degrees/sec). How this MAJ instruction is actually working?. Thanks in advance for all your comments adn if you think more info or clarification is required please let me know. ### Assistant: Hello Munoz this is a common way of doing tension control system, the feedback may vary a lot and features as well. but most of the time it's the use of the move compensation or/and outer loop control equation, that could be more or less complex depending on the application requirement in term of dynamic and accuracy of the control. Some use directly the gearing factor to track the setpoint, of some like in your case use the Superimposed movement. So in your case the JOG (MAJ) is used as a superimposed movement on top of the actual movement (MAG). This is possible thanks to the great Logix/Kinetix motion control system implementation. Internally the movement are all incremental and they can be summed before being sent to the output command for the Servo Drive this the magic part. see bellow diagram So if you have a MAG running on your axis you are still able to apply another movement like a jog, and the sum of the 2 movements are sent to the axis drive. This is possible also because of the incremental internal treatment. So this is very simple in fact... nothing special a, a MAJ can be superimposed to any actual motion movement running on the actual axis. the end result will be the sum of those movement. so your axis run a 5000 deg/sec and each time your algorithm requests it, a superimposed Jog of + or - 15 deg/s will be applied. Depending on the code this could be executed once or multiple time in the row (that will impact the dynamic and the compensation capability). But that needs to be controlled in a nice way to avoid any overshoot or pumping effect that can conduct to uncontrolled motion, since you are using an outer loop control system. Does that help to understand. so, your velocity command will vary with increments of 15deg/s (pos or Neg) to make the load cell matching your load setpoint. I hope that helps regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 40 Ethernet/IP Hello! I hope this post is not duplicated, as I have not found any similar. I'm trying to connect a powerflex40 ethernet/ip module to a Fanuc Robot. I'm having troubles because all the manuals I find, there's no setup with the data I need. I have seen that the internal website of the powerflex gives me some information, but not all, such as "assembly instances" or "configuration instance" Do I need to have PowerFlex 4-Class HIM ? I don't have it ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! Did you already read the EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual? Appendix C contains a list of EtherNet/IP objects If your robot is an EtherNet/IP scanner, you can find in chapter 4 of the same manual the indications to establish the I/O connection. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 load speed fluctuations EDIT: moved to Drives and Motion community. -FL Using a powerflex 525 2.2kW unit to drive an unblanced load with heavy interia which tends to flctuate in actual rpm. Can this be controlled with dynamic braking? ### Assistant: EDIT: updated broken link to the first mentioned technote -FL Hello, There are many options to be addressed when handling high inertia loads. Many generic considerations are mentioned on PowerFlex 7 series, PowerFlex 40 1336S & 1336F: Guide line :to handle a high-inertia load Dynamic braking could be an option to improve the control of a high inertia load by any variable speed drive. One of the main challenges with a high inertia load occurs when the load needs to be decelerated by the drive. The drive will try to slow down the motor by applying the deceleration ramp, but the high inertia load is going to keep pulling from the motor shaft. During that moment the motor is going faster than what the drive tells it. Typically this is referred as the motor working in "regeneration". The excess of energy needs to go somewhere and flows back from the motor windings through the antiparallel diodes of the IGBTs at the inverter section of the drive, back to the DC bus. The DC bus voltage raises and normally the drive trips on DC Bus overvoltage. An external braking resistor connected at the end of the DC bus of the drive will allow for the resistor to absorb part of this excess of energy, aiming to keep a good level of DC Bus and giving the drive a chance to keep controlling the load. The process to finely size and select the breaking resistor is explained in detail on https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/pflex-at001_-en-p.pdf ,but it could be time consuming. There are some tables as well on the literature available from each drive with certain recommendations of suitable breaking resistor from the Rockwell portfolio that could be attempted as starting guide. The key parameters as well to set the braking resistor on the PF525 drive are documented via PowerFlex 520-Series: Dynamic Brake Resistor Parameter Settings Equally, it should not be ruled out the possibility of a more suitable drive from the portfolio capable of better handling high inertia loads. The local distributor nearby or the local Rockwell representative should be able to provide you further recommendations. Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Monitoring Actual Encoder Count Value I'm working on a system where I need to get some equipment to track a K5700-driven output conveyor coming from another machine builder's system, and was told they are using a wrap value much smaller than will work for what this downstream system needs (their wrap value is only 7"-a single part's length, while the downstream system needs to track parts through a few feet of travel). It seemed like this would be a non-issue if the downstream system was provided with the raw encoder value. After combing the manuals it seems like the "PositionFeedback1" & "PositionFeedback2" tags are what I'm looking for but the manual's description isn't very explicit and these have zero values when offline so I cannot confirm. Anyone have any insight/tips on this? ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL Matt 2 resources for you to checkout https://youtu.be/KxvRriqODdI?t=50 https://www.odva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2012_ODVA_Conference_Zuponcic_FINAL.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power Flex 700S - failure to turn on Good evening, I have this problem with a PowerFlex 700S VFD, from time to time, but not always. When I power up the VFD the display stays in "Connecting to", and I can only correct it by turning it off and on again, sometimes up to 2 or 3 times. And it only happens every time I want to power it up. I attach an image of the display. What could be happening? It should be noted that I already changed the display for a new one, however the problem persists. ### Assistant: I've seen that happen before on a Frame 5 PowerFlex 700. I think it was caused by the 4-pin cable that went from the HIM cradle to the DPI 2 port on the bottom of the drive. If you're not using Port 2 for anything then you might try unplugging that cable to see if that has any effect. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: E300 Electronic overload relay Im facing external NVS chip has detected communication timeout (NVS FLT timeout) trip please help me to solve the problem ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Mud! I've noticed you posted the same request inside different communities here in Engage. I'm going to close this thread, leaving the other one in the Automation Control community open for others to reply, as it seems to be a better fit. We would like to avoid cross-posting. Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 with SSI absolute encoder. We have several cranes controlled by PF755 drives. Is usefull for operator to know hook position aproximately. The motor has incremental encoder, i implemented a datalink to read parameter 847 (Psn Fdbk). When the hook touches maximum up limit switch, the PLC saves this "homing" position. Substracting Homing position to parameter 847 and dividing by conversion constant is possible to know the hook position in engineering units. Well, now i have another crane. But in this, operators normally don't move hook to maximun up position. So is difficult to get a homing position and after every restart of drive is neccesary to recalibrate if i use an incremental encoder. To avoid the need of get a homing position frecuently, i was thinking in using an absolute encoder connected to an Universal Feedback card. I want to use an IFM RM8001 absolute encoder. I suppose i must connect the encoder as in this diagram. Is correct? UFB Encoder -Xc Green clock +Xc Yellow inverted clock -Xd Gray Data +Xd Pink Inverted data 12c White 0V +12 Brown Ub Do you think is possible to read absolute encoder position in PF parameter 847? I suppose that after drive restart, the UFB card will read the ansolute encoder position and will not start in cero. So if i get homing position in startup i will not need to get it again until reconfiguration or change/repair motor. is correct? ### Assistant: An aproxímate answer is knowledge base ID: QA28660 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/765056/loc/en_US \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MV Softstarter EDIT: moved to Drives and Motion community -FL Hi, wondering what the difference is between 1562E and 1562F. Thanks Terence ### Assistant: The 1562E was based on the SMC-Flex soft start controller, adapted to Medium Voltage. When we redesigned the MV soft starters to use the new SMC-50 based controller, the series number was changed to 1562F. There are numerous improvements and additions to the controller with the SMC-50, too many to list here. But suffice to say it does everything the SMC-Flex did, plus more. The power structure remains the same. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 2198-H070-ERS2 S47 Feedback Device Failure 66 Hello, I am having an issue with a servo drive on one of our machines. The Kinetix 5500 (2198-H070-ERS2) is showing an Absolute positioning error on my HMI for the machine and showing "S47 FEEDBACK DEVICE FAILURE 66" on the drive display. We have replaced the motor (VPL-B1652F-PK12AA_KPL) and the cable (2090-CSBM1DF-14AF16) have been replaced. Any suggestions to try and troubleshoot the issue would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: Hello Joshua this is an internal error of the Encoder. The fault should come with a subCode 66 66 = Internal_Resource_Access_Error_Subcode What is the Firmware on the drive ? This issue could be solved by upgrading your drive FW to 2.008 or higher Please review this Rockwell Knowledge base article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/700900 regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Protection for external brake resistor Hi guys! We have problems with 755 drive's brake resistor: one terminal was grounded by loose metal clamp, resulting in IGBT blowup... My question is ¿What is the apropiate protection to drive? I don't find rockwell's recomendation to this. ### Assistant: For externally mounted braking resistors, the recommendation is to protect the drive from resistor temperature rise. This is done typically by a normally closed contact from an internal thermostat in the resistor. This signal is often used to open a contactor upstream the drive and remove the supply. However, the protection above will not be able to detect the failure of the internal breaking IGBT on a PowerFlex 755 drive. That type of IGBT failure may require fast DC bus branch short circuit protection. A possible way maybe the use of an external breaking chopper (or DBU - Dynamic Breaking Unit) and use an appropriate fast fuse to open the DC bus circuit and protect the IGBT inside the DBU. More information and general guidance about this is discussed on https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/akdbu-um001_-en-p.pdf Please, also note that for High Horse Power PowerFlex 755 (frame 8 and above) the only way to use an external braking resistor is with an additional breaking chopper (since those frames do not have the internal breaking IGBT). For frames 1 to 5, the breaking IGBT comes a standard and from frames 6 and 7 is optional. Thanks. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Using MRP instruction over a Master axis followed for slave using MAG with Master Reference command Hi everyone, Right now there is a system with a Virtual Master Axis defined in meters, it is moved using MAJ. This master is guiding a winder defined in meters using a MAG with a fix gear value and the winder is guiding a spindle defined in degrees moved by MAG with Master reference Command and ratio variating according to the diameter of accumulated material in the spindle. This MAG is continuosly updated using a XIO condition of the MAG EN bit just before the MAG instruction. What I'm trying to do is use a MRP instruction to update the winder position to 0 when a splice has ocurred and it's starting the wind in a new shaft. I want to know if doing this I can cause any instruction fault on the current MAG with Master reference command or what other consideration should I have into account?. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Hello Nelson Can I rephase what you are doing to make sure that I got it correct? You have a Winder that is geared to a virtual Master with a fixed ration. On this winder you have geared a spindel with a variable ration. And you would like to do a MRP on the Winder at a specific event. If the above is correct, this is possible without generating any MAG instruction fault on the Winder or Spindel. All axis stays geared with the same ration. you can run the MRP absolute or relative mode on the Actual or command position. That will only affect the Position counter of winder not his motion. What could be affected is if some equipment's are dependent of the position of the Winder. but apparently in you case it is not. I hope that help. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 6 Axis Robot Control Hi, I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction in terms of hardware selection. What would be the minimal family range that can communicate to a 6 axis robot, Compact Logix, Compact GuardLogix, Control Logix or Control GuardLogix? ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! Strictly looking at the number of axes to be controlled, I would say a CompactLogix Controller can do the job. You can start to read about available features in the CompactLogix Selection Guide There are a number of things to discuss beyond that, so it would be better for you to get in touch with a local Rockwell Automation representative. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Upload Parameter from Kinetix 350 Hello every body. We have 5 kinetix 350 servo drive which have connected to 1769-L33ERM CPU in our machine . I want to back up program from PLC and Servo drive. If I upload program of PLC , are there parameters of servo drives in program of PLC? ### Assistant: Hello Akbar Kinetix 350 is a CIP motion drive, so all the parameters are stored in the PLC code and loaded fat startup to the drive. So yes if you save the application code you will save all. Also if you replace a drive, you just have to set the IP adress of the drive and at startup (power on) all the parameters will be loaded automatically from the Controller (PLC) via ethernet IP cip Motion to the drive. Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Loadcell feedback to a Kinetix 5700 drive Hello all, Keeping it simple, I am running a servo to a force. I have a loadcell to an Analog input card that feeds MCD instruction to control a MAJ velocity. This works, but I am thinking that a could wire the loadcell directly to the secondary feedback of the K5700 and just use a MAM with the loadcell target? Dose anyone do this. This there any information to help me. My (current) loadcell provides -10/+10 3 wire. ### Assistant: Morley, Here is a discussion about force and torque. https://engage.rockwellautomation.com/discussion/constant-force-torque-application \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 with PM motor - Effects if moise in encoder feedback readings Hi everyone For a PowerFlex 755 with PM motor with incremental encoder. If we have noise and/or encoder inaccuracies that affect encoder feedback over time will this jeopardize motor commutation over time? On the first start after a power cycle, we do the PM Offset test and the relationship between that angle and encoder feedback is good, so we have proper motor commutation. But eventually if the encoder feedback is not accurate for any reason over time, will we loose that relationship between the commutation angle and the encoder feedback? Will we lose proper commutation of the motor over time? Can this cause Overvoltage faults? What other effects cuald affect having this issue with the feedback? Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Hi, Check your encoder cabling route, it must be far away enough from AC power cable. Check with OSC on your encoder square wave output , to ensure encoder can send correct output signal. Terence \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Changing encoder in a HPK-B1613C-SA42AA I am in the process of changing the SICK SFS60-HPZT4S01 encoder inside our HPK-B1613C-SA42AA servo motor. The encoder not only tells the drive how fast the motor is spinning, but it also tells the drive the specs of the motor. SICK says they don't preprogram the encoders, and I would need to get the EPROM from Allen Bradley in order to download it to the new encoder. My question is, is it possible to get the EPROM from them? ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL Hi Jonathan, I'm not sure if this can answer your question but I'm seeing that Rockwell sells the complete Replecement kit for HPK series motors and provides the installation instructions. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/hpk-in002_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PM Offset test in load sharing configuration between Permanent Magnet motors Hi everyone. We have a load sharing configuration betweeen 2 permanent magnet motros coupled to the same shaft and with only one encoder signal for both. My question is how can prevent or configure sequentially the drives to perform the Auto PM Offset test after a power cycle?. So it's clear that the drives needs to perfomr this test after every power cycle but how can we prevent the drives doing the test at the same time? Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Hello Nelson. could you give more details about the equipment that you are using. provide the Motor type and encoder type, the drive and controller. this way we can identify. If you use a complete system with Rockwell Automation equipment, you should not have to run the offset test. if some HW are not Rockell them it's a different story... and we need details. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Export Faults and Alarms Log Hi everyone. Is it possible to export the Faults and Alarms Log from the axis propreties ? I my application, I have several Kinetix 5500 for motion control and I would like to export all the Faults and Alarms log from the different axis to create a diagnostic page. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Hi, From the help tab in studio 5000 The Faults & Alarms page displays the current status of faults and alarms log structures currently in the controller for this axis. The display is read-only except for the ability to clear logs independently. don't think it is possible I am afraid. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: kinetix 5500 duplicated IP adress fault Hi, i Have a kinetix 5500 drive and it stop and show a message " duplicated IP address" in the manual this fault is a "major fault", i try to change or another IP address but the fault still happening, the servo drive is faulted any time when is active and when the control is off, to reset the fault i turn the power off and turn on again and it reset the fault but it fault again in no longer time, i try changing the ethernet cable, and changing the ethernet port in the switch, i read the manual but in the troubleshoot chapter I can't find any other different solution but change the IP address. i hope if any knows another possible solution or if its require to change the device for a new one. regards and thanks. ### Assistant: Hi Tony Could you give the Error number please, that could help. If you see a duplicated address, double check all your installation IP address. Check that your subnet mask is correct aswell. Do you use a Kinetix 5500 ERS2 ? if yes are you using a networked safety. did you Reset the Safety ownership ? Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex, 753,755 can you lock parameters? with this series of drives ### Assistant: Duplicated thread, see HERE for the one already answered: I'm closing this thread. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex 753 and 755 lock parameters can we lock parameters with this series of drives? ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, aguirre! Try to read the following technote: QA18210 Hope this helps, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 20-750-ENETR EDS FILE Hi! I would like to know if you could help me with the EDS file for the 20-750-ENETR communication card, I was checking the official Rockwell website and I couldn't find it. The inverter that I bought is 20FIAND186JA0, with the 20-750-ENETR card, the communication will be with another brand of PLC and I do not have the STUDIO 5000 software to be able to obtain it from the card ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! Here is the link to PCDC website, already filtered for latest firmware version of that card: https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/MultiProductFindDownloads.aspx?dlpop=1&id=54307&crumb=112 Clicking Select Files you can see the available downloads: fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: STO during deceleration EDIT: moved to Drives and Motion community -FL I have some servos on K5700 drives. The STO get broke with a light curtain block. This works fine during the move, the servo stops and restarts with an opto, but if the light curtain gets blocked during deceleration the drive keeps going and actually overshoots the target. Has anyone else seen this? There is no brake, but the servo is under load and should want to stop. ### Assistant: Hello Morley, couple of questions for you: What Kinetix 5700 are you using ERS3 or ERS4 ? Are you using a wired safety signal to the drive or a CIP Safety over EtherneIP ? When you operate an STO on a Servo drive you stop the motor control. So if you request a safety stop action that directly does an STO on the drive , the motor will coast without any control whatever the movement you were doing. This is called a stop category 0. So this is normal that you can overshoot a target since no more control is applied to the motor. With the Mechanical and load inertia the motor can rotate freely for a certain time if you don't have a safety brake. Now you can deploy a different safe stop category. Safe Stop category 1 , called also SS1 . Now the SS1 will give you time to decelerate correctly your axis and stop if before STO occurs. The way of deploying this feature will depend of the answers you will provide on the previous questions. you can also look at this manual : Kinetix 5700 Safe Monitor Functions Safety Reference Manual (rockwellautomation.com) (Link updated) regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Speed Trim Follower Hi everyone, actually I have the following drive configuration: There are 2 Permanent Magnet motors driving the anvil roll – one on the drive side and one on the non-drive side. The motors are sized at 76.28 kW each (152.56 kW combined). Each anvil motor is controlled by a 302 Amp PowerFlex755 drive – three phase 480VAC fed. Each drive has a 5.3 ohm 22kW dynamic braking resistor connected to it. Only one motor has an encoder on it – the drive side motor (master). The feedback from this encoder goes to the drive panel on the 3rd floor and is split to 2 signal converters. The signal converters output are wired to each drive's Dual Encoder module. The drive side roll runs in Speed Regulation mode with a speed reference passed from the machine Webformer section. The non-drive side roll runs in Torque Regulation with Torque Reference Setpoint set by the drive side Limited Torque Reference feedback. I would like to know the list of parameters to change and the required wiring (if required) to change this configuration to Speed Trim Follower because what we are seeing is that normally one of the drives is managing the major part of the torque so the load sharing system is not working properly. I need to know in detail about the parameters for passing the current Master torque to slave and the required for the slave to compare this value with its current torque and use the error to apply the speed trim. I hope this explanation is clear and thanks in advantage. ### Assistant: EDIT: removed external formatting -FL Hello, there is some conceptual guidance on how to apply a Speed Trim Follower scheme with AC drives via the following document: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/drives-wp001_-en-p.pdf This other technote includes a document that goes a bit further highlighting the challenges ahead based on the block diagram of a PowerFlex 700VC drive. There is mention of the Process PI Trim to be required to accomplish this scheme. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/516124 I think the way forward would be to understand how this is done on the PF700VC and try to extrapolate or correlate those key block path diagrams from the PF700VC to the ones in the PowerFlex 755. The Reference Manual for the PF755 includes some detailed information at block diagram level as well. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf The other challenge, once the key parameters are identified will be to pass that information from the master drive to the follower(s), possibly by mapping those key parameters to analogue signals and wiring those accordingly. I am leaving an open door here to see if there is anyone on this audience that may have used this concept within a real drive system application and would like to add some advice on what could be a challenging, but very interesting application. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 speed ramping with Digital Input Hi I am having a PF753 drive with Digital I/O control . Now we need to set the drive to work in following way . When start command is given the drive will run at a minimum speed . When a digital input from selector switch is given then the speed should be ramp up by certain percentage . say for e.g if the start speed is 10hz , when the input is given then it will run at 11hz , and when second time the input comes to drive the drive should run at 12hz , in this way the speed needs to ramp up every time input comes. Is this possible ?? ### Assistant: P177 - DI MOP Inc Digital Input Motor Operated Potentiometer Increment see p73 and p395 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: The fault message from Kinetix 5500 Hello. Everyone. i had a machine on customer side already running well for half a year. but today, the transport stopped once in a while. so the customer check the motion device, there is no alarm message on the device screen, so i online to check the logix 5000, and find the below fault, i check the manual and can't find the solution. Could someone give me suggestions how to solve it. Thank you ### Assistant: Sorry. i miss a take, in the device, in the alarm log.,display NODE FLT 01 – LATE CTRL UPDATE \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix5100 Micro LC50 Hi Everyone 1st time posting here. I have a Kineti5100, MicroLC50 and downloaded software provided by Rockwell, example code. Dynamic Position Move, using the C_RA_K5100_Index_CmdSts_V2.2 Everything works just fine except for one thing. After issuing a STO function and then resetting the safety. The C_RA_K5100_Index_CmdSts_V2.2 will not reset the STO fault. It will reset all other faults but not this one. I have used the same drive with Compact Logix and that UDFB will clear the STO. Any guidance on resolving this would be appreciated. Thanks, Dennis ### Assistant: Hello, I have the same problem. I found in the release notes of firmware 1.2, that this fail was fixed in that version, I try updating but stopped working some parts of the PLC-K5100 communication. Try version 2, 3 and 4, same problem (no communicaction). My next step is to change PLC to micro 850 new generation, as it accepts class 1 ethernet ip with new instructions similar to CIP MOTION. I suggest trying version 2, if it works for you, please share. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Power flex 750 series Max frequency Hello, I am trying to figure out why I cant run at 67 Hz when the speed reference is at 20 mA. At 4 mA I am at 0Hz, at 8 mA I am at 30 Hz and at 20 mA I am at 60 Hz. I changed parameter 0-37 to 67 Hz. wondering what am i missing ? Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Martinez! This can be increased by changing the setting to Parameter 520 [Max Fwd Speed] and Parameter 521 [Max Rev Speed] (depending on the direction). Analog Input parameters should also be changed. Reference QA36057 fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70 (400V, 60A, 30KW) not delivering more than 15A Current Output Hi, I'm using a PowerFlex 70 (400V, 60A, 30KW) connected to the Primary of a step up transformer (20:1) and having the secondary of the transformer connected to a stator (automotive EV motor that has no rotor fitted, so there's no resolver to give the speed input). This is used only to be able to rapidly heat the stator windings of the motor due to the huge current they are subjected to. The PowerFlex70 is set up to operate in Open Loop, using the following parameters: p40 Motor Type: Induction p41 Motor NP Volts: 400 p42 Motor NP FLA: 30.0A p43 Motor NP Hertz: 50.0Hz p44 Motor NP RPM: 1480RPM (I put a fake "motor speed" as I don't know how to approximate what speed would have an electric motor with the same characteristics) p45 Motor NP Power: 22kW It accelerates to 50Hz and works well up to 15A current output, but I wasn't able to get it to 30A that I need on the output, which the transformer will convert to 600A on the stator windings. I am using p196 Param Access Lvl as Advanced and I couldn't figure out why this 60A drive gets limited to 15A output. Please help me with some advice to unlock its full capacity. Thank you! ### Assistant: Iordanoiu Look at the Block Diagrams... I'm guessing you are V/Hz mode. The output current depends upon the load. PFlex-RM01 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Fault Kinetix 6500 Hello my friends. I have a problem and I hope you can help me. Why does a Servodrive remain in "Stand by" status? and it cannot be corrected, the only way is to turn off the entire machine (including PLC) and only then will the servo drive return to its "Running" working state. And it is not just 1 servo drive, it is random, it should be noted that the machine has 120 servo drives controlled by 2 L73 processors and 2 1756-EN3TR modules. And this happens when we turn off a drive rail for various reasons, after cleaning, changing a servo drive, etc., and when we reconnect the control power of that rail, there is 1 servo drive (it can be any) that starts in the "STAND" state. BY" and it is impossible to return it to its working state and the only way is turning off the whole machine or the PLC. It should also be noted that it does not always happen, there are times when it starts up fine, but when it happens, a lot of time is lost to make the machine operational again. The ethernet communication is also correct, since I PING the IP of the drive in "STAND BY", and it is correct. I have to point out that the 1756-L73/B PLCs have fw 21.011, the 1756-EN3TR/B modules have fw 10.010, and the Kinetix 6500 servo drives have fw 3.003. Thanks so much. ### Assistant: Hello GAAM With a large servo drive architecture like yours it is hard to identify the source issue without being on site. Because there are a number of things that can go wrong in a large system if not correctly managed. Basically, the standby issue means that the drive is waiting to receive configuration data from the controller. it is a communication issue at startup, So we have 4 possible sources of this communication problem, the controller, the ethernet Card, the switch or the drive. 1st : What is the Logix Version , and Drives FW used in your system? 2nd: Does this issue as always exist? or is that recent? have you made any changes on this machine (new HW, network changes...etc)? 3rd: Connect with Studio 5000 and check the standby drives information's and status, look also at the extended fault information's. look at the fault history to see if there is not multiple faults cascaded. 4th: What is the CUP (Coarse Update Period) of the Motion Groupe. 5th: does the issue occurs only on a specific group of axes associated to one of the EN3TR ? 6th: Where Time Grand Master is located (EN3TR's or Controller or somewhere else ?) 7th: What switch are you using? 8th: When you turn off the Drives Power supply control. Does that power off the switch aswell ? Thanks for the feedback Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Questions regarding the MAPC master lock position and cam lock position Hi, I'm setting up a motion axis with MAPC motion instruction. We are programming a derrick crane's main boom hoist axis to maintain a constant horizontal movement speed. The virtual/master axis is the boom reach radius, and the physical/slave axis is the boom hoist motor. The picture below illustrates what the setup looks like. I have run a couple of tests to see how it works, but the motion axis seems to be struggling to follow the actual cam profile I entered in the Cam Editor window. I believe the issue is my lack of understanding of the master lock position and cam lock position. I read a tech note in Rockwell's knowledge base, but I still cannot relate that to my actual setup. So any insight would be greatly appreciated. Other parameters are the start slope and end slope in the cam editor window. What is the purpose of these two parameters? how do they impact the cam profile? Thanks! ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL Zhang, The key to making this work is have a CAM... which is the relationship between the input/output which are unitless. When you get into xy or polar, then you might look at translation of coordinate systems. Logix has some built-in translations for coordinate systems... This one might work for your application where J3 is always vertical. Prior these defined geometries we would just write the vector loop equations. This is typically two equations with 2 unknowns so you can create a substitution and solve for the position equation in terms of the input (actuator). You can Google "Vector Loop Equation"... here are some results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-HItSmJlc4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiMwPjlV0jw&list=PLTMo3nrl2KWYntt5n6DCA28B-CMqbl9S2&index=4 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Controlling Quick from non Rockwell controller Is it possible to control the node controller of Quickstick (Magnemotion) from a non Rockwell controller or IPC? Especially we should want to use Codesys. What commands do we have to use? Does there exist function blocks? ### Assistant: AMELYNCK Yes, the communication is EtherNet/IP or TCP/IP. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: 2711P-T15C4D9 "Windows CE 6.0 with extended features" Hi, I try to understand the difference of the PV 2711P-T15C4D8 and 2711P-T15C4D9. In the discription the ending "9" is marked as "Windows CE 6.0 with extended features". Does anyone knows what these extended features are? There is nothing described in the technical manual. Does maybe someone has the knowledge of these old PV and knows what those extendef features are? Thank you! ### Assistant: Hi Lutz. Thanks for your question. The Engage community is not an internal Q&A or support portal, however. You will need to ask your question in one of the internal support areas that already exist. Thank you. I am closing this thread. Eileen \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700H - DC bus bar issue Hi all, I am having an issue with a variable speed drive 700H. On the HIM, I am reading a fluctuating value of DC volts. that's the voltage is not fix at 525 VDC instead it fluctuates from 0 to 162 VDC. When I use a multimeter to measure the DC bus bar voltage, I get 525 VDC. Additionally, on top of the HIM its written "in precharge". The drive won't start. Please guide me through this ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! You can find some indications in the following technote: QA56099 I suggest to contact Technical Support to investigate further. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer​ \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF 753 voltage dependent errors Having issues and wanted to start simple... Copycat drive info and default. Then things got weird, at first I saw an "illegal" message with a long numeric code briefly before the hmi started to re initialize . On occasion the hmi would connect to the drive but every time pressed enter for my language selection I could go no further and the hmi started over. Eventually this turned into a stuck initilization screen if I left it powered long enough. Sometimes there would be just blank fields with no characters/ logo. A little while into this I noticed that, guaranteed, it would connect to the drive right before the bus dies when I shut the power off. Long story short, found that about 150 vdc on the bus and I get "normal" operation as far as the hmi goes and it doesn't keep reinitializing. What makes this odd to me is that when I changed out boards from another drive , the main board and control pod, I got the same results no matter what combo was installed. And the errors/ how it acts are dependent on what the bus voltage is. Anything over 200ish and it starts doing stuff. Couldn't find any other pple describe something similar, so any ideas? ### Assistant: First off... I'm not a drives guy... But the circuit boards get powered from the power structure so if you swapped boards and still have issues, then the problem could be the power structure (which is power the boards)? Maybe it is generating a lot of interference (do to a power component issue... e.g. smoothing capacitor, voltage regulator, etc.) \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 753 go to maximum speed Hello, I'm using a PowerFlex 753 (7.5kW, 15A) AC drive. It takes the speed reference from the analog input. It works in closed loop. I'm using 20-750-ENC-1. But, for example, when the commanded frequency shows 12 Hz, it suddenly starts working at maximum speed. The version is 14.005. Any ideas what might be causing this issue? How can I solve it? Regards, ### Assistant: Hi, Programming Manual, Appendix A: Control Block Diagram: from here, find out the correct block diagram of your specific application Execute CCW to monitor your reference signal, actual feedback signal (shown on the block diagram), torque referece, actual torque, etc. Surely you can allocate where the problem is. Good luck! Terence \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 Rating Table Object? Hi all, I'm reworking an AOI I wrote for the PowerFlex 525 and am diving into the DPI objects documented in 520com-um001_-en-e.pdf. One parameter I originally put to use to establish parameter ranges is D367 [Drive Type]. I made use of QA20724 to get rated horsepower, power, current, output voltage range, input voltage, and rated current, but the code to produce this is a little involved at 140 lines. I came across a reference to a Rating Table Object in the above manual and am hoping to see if Rockwell can divulge a little more info about it and whether it provides a more straightforward way of determining these parameter ranges. I'm perfectly happy sticking to D367 if there's instead some formulaic way of determining this information. Thanks! ### Assistant: JeremyM IDK about the Rating Table Object... but based upon the text provided, I can take a guess. In the case of PF750, I know there are over 1700 parameters in the Parameter Object. When looking at a 5 HP vs 500 HP, the parameter list is identical, however, the values (min, max, default) will be different. As it turns out, only 17 of the 1700 parameters are related to the power structure. So I think this table is for those 17 parameters to show the min, max, default that would change bases upon the power structure. For example: The output current (or anything related to current) is different (in terms of min, max, default) for a 5 HP vs 500 HP. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 with PWM EDIT: moved to Drive and Motion Community -FL How to control Powerflex 525 with Three-phase motor by PWM or PTO ### Assistant: The PowerFlex 525 drive comes with a digital input built into the terminal block (terminal 7) able to read pulse train signals up to 100 kHz at 24V. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is a general term that refers to the way that most of the AC typical variable speed drives operate at the inverter section of the internal power stage. PWM technology is embedded in the hardware of the drive. The inverter section of a AC drive generates very quick voltage pulses of different length that are applied to the motor windings. The average values of those voltage pulses "mimic" a voltage waveform of variable frequency, which generates the motor shaft to turn. Very rarely the user/designer needs to be concerned about the PWM intrinsic feature of the drive. Apologies if am not fully understanding the question yet. Please feel free to expand or further explain the application or the task ahead to further comment. Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion control EDIT: removed weird formatting for font coming from translation cut/paste -FL hello everyone, I would like to know if anyone can help me with handouts, manuals or tutorials on how to work with motor control. where I am currently working we have kinetix of different models such as: 350, 6000, 5700 and even kinetix 2000 working in sercos network and ethernet ip. I would like to look at the program and understand each motion block, know what each one does so that I was able to solve problems. thanks in advance ### Assistant: wafer motion-rm002 motion-um003 motion-um001 motion-um002 motion-rm003 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Axis Jog Error EDIT: removed highlight mark over text and added border to the copied table for better reading -FL Im getting .err 85. I've read through the instruction help but am still unsure which direction to go with this issue. I am not versed in motion control programming AT ALL. Any help would be greatly appreciated 85 Instruction not allowed when redefine position is in process. Performing MAH while MRP is in process results in this instruction error. Homing, redefine position in progress An Active Redefine Position instruction is in process. You would get this error if any of the motion planner instructions are executed while MRP is in progress. Motion Instructions included are: MAM, MAJ, MCLM , MCCM, MATC, MAPC , MDAC, MDCC, and MCPM. ### Assistant: kinetix 5500 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: K5700 Drives Inverter Overtemp Fault We have a vertical load application with two axes sharing the load using the same K5700. For some reason when we move the axes up or down, we will intermittently get an Inverter Overtemperature FL Fault. So far, we haven't been able to nail down a root cause. It doesn't seem like the torque is causing this problem because we have tried with varying weights and torques, and it doesn't seem like velocity or acceleration are the main factors either because we have tried playing with the speeds. We trend the inverter temp and notice that this alarm occurs when the inverter temp hits 155.6 degrees C. Does anyone have any good ideas as to why this fault might be occurring in our application? ### Assistant: EDIT: added proper numbered list to questions -FL Hello Joe. Based on the little information's that you give us it is not easy to identify the issue you have. Some questions: is it a new installation that you are commissioning or something new on an old system? you said that the dynamic generates the over temp fault. what is the torque value before the fault occurs... are you close to 100% or above for how long , does the 2 motors shows approximately the same torque level (how did you manage the load sharing ? ) have you check that the break works correctly? stupid question (but I have seen it) check if the motors are not working against each other did you monitor the drive capacity tag? could you provide the Drive and motors ref , to see if they can match? do you have a current and position error trend ? Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Offset during dynamic gearing between virtual axes Hi Everyone , I would like to gear 2 virtual axes during either a run or before axis moves. In order to do that , I used following solutions but still got an offset when it was geared with ratio other than 1:1. 1) Using MRP Absolute to move slave axis to master's position then latch gearing. (1:1 it works but if the ratio is different , there is always big offset) 2) I calculated the actual position difference between master and slave and use this as failure to make relative move with MRP. ( I got 0.08 position difference at the end which might be ok but still not precise enough for me) ** Note : Offset happens when gearing ratio is different than 1:1. Is there any more reliable alternative to do it ? Thanks in advance. Sertac ### Assistant: Hello srtc the big advantage of virtual axis is that they are perfect (not position or velocity errors). So the issue that you have can not result of a bat tuning or mechanical setting...etc. It is certainly. a MAG setting or axes setting. could you give more details on this please ? to answer your 2 points: it is normal that if you do not have a 1:1 ration you will see a difference on your axes. are you using Ratio or Mastercount/slavecounts ? what ratio format have you selected ? are you using the clutch ? all those parameters will impact the gearing relation between your master and your slave. review the Logix 5000 Controllers Motion Instructions (rockwellautomation.com) manual (p112 to 124) to know more about those parameters. TIP: you can also use MAPC to do gearing, regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 skip speed EDIT: reposted the request the OP removed after posting -FL Hello Guys , so we are currently experiencing some issues with vibration on one of our compressors. Everything looks good on the mechanical side. I was suggested by the Senior engineer to modify Skip Speed parameters. Parameter 526 [Skip Speed 1], Parameter 527 [Skip Speed 2] and Parameter 528 [Skip Speed 3]. I am not sure how this is going to help. Has someone done this before or any suggestions? Thanks ### Assistant: Martinez, as you can see I just re-posted your original request, probably you removed it because it was solved. It's not a good practice to remove a posted content. It would be nice to know if you solved it in anothor way or if you have something to suggest to other users. Thank you, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 755TL EMC Filter Hello. I'm doing research on the EMC filter (C3) in the PowerFlex 755TL product line. In the PowerFlex 750-Series Products with TotalFORCE Control Technical Data document, the 11th letter or number indicates this in the catalog number descriptions. In case of L (in my chosen drive this part is L), it means that there is no EMC filter, but C3 compatible. What do I need to do to have an EMC filter? If you have any information on this subject, I would be happy if you share it. Kind regards, ### Assistant: Gamze L2 is C3. For C2 on frame 7, use P-code in position 11. For C2 on frame 5-6, 8-10, add the EMC accessory kit shown on p276 \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 6000 Helps Any ideas how much heat the unit(PowerFlex 6000 ) will generate, we are going to put it in a AC room, need to know how much heat the unit will generate itself, Great thanks!!! ### Assistant: Hello You. There is a calculation in the drive mechanical Installation manual. Page 43 Install instructions This is for the 6000T range. I hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5300 Communication I have two Kinetix 5300 drives in a new machine. Connecting to a 1769-L36ERM compactlogix processor version 33. I set the software up as we have in the past for the 350 drives. Both drives have configured IP addresses in the in the range of the processor. On startup the drives show up in my controller organizer as having no problems. They never come off the 00 state on the drives. If I unplug the Ethernet cable to the drives and re-insert. The drives go through their startup sequence and reach 04 state. I can start and run the drives without errors. I have replaced the 100 foot Ethernet cable out to the drives. I have replaced that cable also with a Cat 5e cable that checks out with our blackbox cable tester. I have moved the connection from the system Ethernet switch directly to a port on the processor. I have pulled the 24V supply to the drives until the system starts up, and applied power. The only thing that makes the drives come online is pulling the Ethernet cable and re-inserting. I have two powerflex 523's on the line that have no problem attaching at startup. What am I missing? ### Assistant: Don't have a good answer as to why you're seeing this phenomenon, but you could try programatically disabling the drives in the IO tree and then re-enabling them. It would do the same thing as unplugging the cable. It sounds like there is some sort of boot process foot race and the 5300s consistently fail the race. Programatically disabling / reenabling fixes the problem (though it doesn't solve it). The snippet below shows how to do this: You use value 4 to disable, value 0 to enable. I made constant tags to help others read the logic. Instance name is the name of the drive in the IO tree (not the axis name in the motion group). We use this sort of logic to allow the motion group to initialize on boot when a drive is missing / failed. All drives must be in place and communicating with the processor at time of PLC boot; if one is missing the motion group never initializes. The logic above allows an a drive to be programatically disabled which then permits the motion group to initialize and run. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 300 drive I have a Kinetix 300 drive, I am trying to set the IP address manually and I have followed all the steps. Enable DHCP to 1 and cycle the power, nothing seems to be happening, am I missing something? Am I not waiting long enough? Please help. ### Assistant: Sanders, I suggest to review the following technotes: QA41356 - Kinetix 300: How to setup IP Address QA40556 - Manually changing the last octet of IP Address on Kinetix 300 drive IN30426 - Kinetix 300 DHCP Not Working Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: DC DRIVE 20P41AD250RA0NNN Hello everyone. I have problem with a new DC drive, I conencted the control power in terminal U1 V1 220 VAC , The two gren leds are light, ACT and PWR , but the HIM and 20 comm dont turn on. The drive was in our warehouse how back up. I attached picture. ### Assistant: morera, you should apply power to the control circuits (terminals U2 and V2) of the drive. See the following technote: QA31235 - PowerFlex DC: Input power and control power Here is an excerpt: In addition to the 230 VAC or 460 VAC 3-phase input power, the PowerFlex DC drive also requires 115 VAC or 230 VAC control power at terminal blocks U2 and V2. This powers the internal power supply that produces the logic levels for the regulator board and peripherals and powers the HIM. See also the User Manual for all the details for Installation and Wiring: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20p-um001_-en-p.pdf Hope this helps. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: K5300 current overlimit I have a 2198-C1020 wired 3 phase. I had some very slow motion out of control while testing. The setup is a mpl servo attached to a rack and pinion that carries the main machine back and forth. During startup, 3 or 4 times it hit the end of travel, at about 2in/s. On the last time I got an overcurrent limit fault and now I can't clear it. I tried all the reset, on/off commands, i tried cycling power, i tried a new motor. The machine didn't hit the end of travel so hard that it got stuck or did any damage, it just stopped. One mistake I made was forgetting to set the 3 phase power from single phase in Studio5000. Could this have permanently damaged the drive? It still powers on and goes through the full boot cycle to 04. Is there any saving this drive? ### Assistant: Hello pa_servo_guy, There is very limited information about this fault online. I would suggest calling into your local kinetix technical support team to assist with this and discuss best options. This link will bring you to the contact us page, fill in the required information and the correct phone number will become available. Contact us \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70EC I want to know what is the difference between 0-60 hertz on parameter 72? How is it going to behave at different increment? ### Assistant: Lee The Break Frequency is shown on p30 It is used to change the v/f line. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70EC There is an issue at my work place. This is related to the pump we have and I want to know how to adjust the setting in the parameter for this issue. The pump is running off the pressure, and the pump modulates the speed to compensate with the pressure. We're running the pump in manual mode and the frequency on the VFD is 50 Hz. We also have a valve cranked 45 degree to supply the water to other area. Every time we're having a power outage it needs someone to manually reset the VFD and raise the frequency from 15 Hz to 50 Hz. If we're running the VFD in auto mode when there is a power outage the VFD will stay on at 15 Hz the whole time. I want to know how to adjust the 15 Hz to 50 Hz in auto mode and not having somebody to reset the drive manually from 15 Hz to 50 Hz. Any suggestion in this scenario? ### Assistant: Hi Lee, I replied in another your other thread. Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to Access MAH Parameter Tags How to I access the Parameter tags so I can ajust the HomeOffset from my HMI? I can't find them in the Monitor or Edit tag editors. ### Assistant: Hi JEK, I show that you are using a switch to set the home position. I am not sure how to set an offset, if you are searching a physical position to set the bit: AxisTag.AxisHomedStatus. When you have got this bit, that it means that the physical position is reached. You can add an offset to all your movements setting a MRP instruction (motion redefine position). The page 135 explains how to use MRP: Logix 5000 Controllers Motion Instructions. Reference Manual. Publication MOTION-RM002. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525: load reduction (e.g. via RPM reduction) when the load is about to exceed the set overload limit. P033 is set as overload current limiet. If P033 < actual current (b003) the motor is stopped and an alarm is raised. When the motor is stopped and alarm is raised seems to be a timer based on the difference between P033 & B003. The bigger the difference the sooner the motor stops. There is no reduction in RPM (b005) resulting in a lower load óf a reduction in load (b003) resulting in a lower RPM, If b003 =2.4Amps and P033=1 Amp, the motor stops instantly + MOTOR Overload ALARM If b003 =2.4Amps and P033=1.4 Amp, the motor stops <1min + MOTOR Overload ALARM if b003=2.4Amps and P033= 1.8 Amps the motor stops after >1min + MOTOR Overload ALARM We received a tip that with parameter A495 (AF=3) set to 1of 2, we could get a reduction in RPM. But we neither see a reduction RPM (b005) nor a reduction in load (b003), To me this indicates that p033 has no direct infuence on A495 ór that A495 is not the correct parameter to reach for our goal E.g. when I delve in the the manual(s) I don't see P033 under "related parameters" at A495 and vice versa. As for parameter A495, what do: "Reduce CLim" and "Reduce PWM" mean and what do? PWM stands for Pulse-With Modulation and CLim for current limit? (Which current?) So, the next question is: If A495 in combination with P033 does not reduce the RPM/LOAD, which parameter does? A493 perhaps? ### Assistant: Hi van der Horst, This technote might help if you have not already found it: BF28311 Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700H System Fault F10 Hello. The inverter has been in storage for a long time. After switching on - error F10. The second window shows the message: Error: Illegal 430E 0000 254 What does this mean? ### Assistant: Mikhail A hardware problem exists in the power structure. OR The 20C-DG1 option board has been removed. see p65, p70 See Table 9, "System Fault (F10) Subcodes," on page 72 for more information on this fault. Note: Subcodes are only available in revision 4.001 See P543-P557 for captured subcode. ID: QA9744 | Access Levels: Everyone PowerFlex 700H HiHp: Fault F10 [System Fault] \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: POWERFLEX 525 DRIVE STARTING ISSUE Hi, I'm using powerflex 525, I'm giving speed command drive and it is reflecting in drive Hz, but if I give start command it's still in ideal, Before it was running perfectly ### Assistant: Hello Suresh, There are three start sources P046, P048, P050 (start source 1, 2, 3) There are also there speed references P047, P049, P051 (Speed ref 1, 2, 3) If using ethernet IP (for example) as start source and speed reference the use P046 and P047 change these parameters to the correct value. It is important to make sure any of the other start source and speed ref cannot be set to the same value. Start source 3 and speed ref 3 are set to Ethernet IP by default and will need to be changed in this case. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 to 5500 migration Hi I have a requirement to migrate kinetix 5700 drives onto the 5500 platform, initially it looks pretty straight forward but the 5700 drives have a configurable input setup as an external enable, unfortunately this enable input is not available on the 5500 drives. Both models of drives are mounted as a block but 5700 drives are dual modules and 5500 are single am i missing anything regarding 5500 features? can i disable an individual drive from an electrical signal? is there an example where disabling using a configurable input would be advantageous or is it generally a legacy thing is it to make it easier to disable a single axis of a dual module? As i am using a MSO/MSF within the program i can still enable/disable the drive from the software so i still have control and the STO handles the safety side i would be interested to know the general opinion Thanks Andy ### Assistant: EDIT: modified text better highlighted to avoid confusion -FL Hello Fentiman Moving from K5700 to K5500 is not a very common move :) there is some important differences . K5700 needs a Power supply , where K5500 do not , it's more a stand alone drive with some DC bus sharing capability. And K5500 is a single axes drive. Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives User Manual (rockwellautomation.com) K5500 do not support (for the most important topic): MP Motors , only VP motors are supported EDIT: MP are supported with a converter Kit No advanced safety feature , Only wired STO or Networked depending of the Version. Do not support the same advanced tuning features K5500 do not have an auxiliary encoder input Support 2 digital inputs (4 for the K5700) Regarding your question : can i disable an individual drive from an electrical signal? you can Enable or Disable the drive with the instruction MSO or MSF . as you said the STO can be also used. Why do you need a hard wire Enable ? If you need MP motor control , look also at the K5300 drive regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: unable to add powerflex drive AOP - failed to create module. class not registered Hi I currently have a VM with Rockwell Studio5000 v29 & v35 installed if i open a project that is using v29 i am unable to add a new powerflex drivemodule i get the follwing error failed to create module. class not registered Anyone any ideas? its a new installation that never reported any errors and i installed the earliest version first. do i just need to reinstall the AOP's? Thanks Andy ### Assistant: Hi, please try to install latest available AOP, it should solve. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 - Ethernet IP - Third Party PLC Hello All, I'm new to this forum, and have searched for documentation regarding the Powerflex 525 and the addressed / registers of the EDS File. I have used the 0001009600090500.eds file, downloadaded from the rockwell site. I use the embedded ethernet port and use the drive in single drive mode. I also see a different eds file folder EDS_PF525_V6 which also contains PF525 single drive mode, embedded ethernet port eds files? WHat is the different. If you add a drive in RSLogix you can see all bits named correctly (Speed reference, start, stop, at speed, etc) This is not the case when I import the EDS file. And cannot find this in the documentation, where can I find this? I use a Unilogic PLC. I want to have at least the following data: CMD Start CMD Stop (or not start) CMD Reset STS At Speed STS Running STS Faulted STS Actual SPeed STS Error code ### Assistant: Hi de Vries, The Add-On Profile (AOP) is what organizes the PF525 data into user-friendly tags, not the EDS. (Unless I am way off-base?) Here is a technote on using the PF525 as a generic device that tells you which bytes correspond to each of the registers you mentioned (e.g. CMD Start, Speed Reference, etc.): QA54660 Also see appendix D of the user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520com-um001_-en-e.pdf Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S speed control I have a PowerFlex 700S firmware ver 4.002 Series:A and need to control motor speed using a 4-20mA analog input. I have successfully configured and run the drive using Par 14 - "Preset Speed 1", encoder feedback, digital inputs 1 & 2 as Enable & Run, but I can't get the analog input to set the speed setpoint. I can see the analog input and a value in Par - 800 Anlg In1 Data, but the speed reference is not being written to Par - 40 Selected Spd Ref when I set Par 27 - Speed Ref A Sel to "Spd Ref 1" and Par 28 - Speed Ref B Sel to "Spd Ref 1". Can someone please explain what I need to configure to get analog input 1 as the speed reference? Can I use a 4-20mA signal with this drive, or does it require a 0-20mA signal? ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL I think one thing missing here is to link the value of Analog Input 1 (parameter 800) to parameter 10 [Speed Ref 1]. This action is confirmed on Technical note https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/441489 On this specific drive, parameters can be linked easily via the HIM/display. There is a short example of how to link parameters available from page 157 of the October 2022 edition of the PowerFlex 700S High Performance AC Drive-Phase II Control Programmin manual. Please see link below: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/20d-pm001_-en-p.pdf There is also a more detailed configuration example of the Analog Input 1 available from page 15 of the 2011 edition of the PowerFlex 700S AC Drives Phase II Control Reference Manual. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm003_-en-e.pdf There might be required further fine adjustment of the scaling or offset, but I think after linking parameter 800 to parameter 10, the PF700S drive should start generating PWM waveform following the analogue input values. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: using a single servo for multiple functions I have a servo that operates a module on a machine and this module is not always used on all products. if the module (but not the servo) was removed when not in use and potentially an alternate module fitted, would it be possible to have 2 sets of parameters for the same servo? Could i load a different set depending on the product that has been selected to run enabling me to use the same servo/drive (assuming it was the correct size)? Would it be possible use two axis tags (one for each module) that would write into the selected axis tag structure upon product selection? Or would I need to make the 2 modules virtual axis that would gear to the physical axis depending upon product selection? It would be good to know any thoughts on this topic Thanks Andy ### Assistant: Hello Andy, So if I understand you would like to change the Axis parameters of your servo , to adapt to a different mechanical set that change depending of the production batch that you are doing... correct? If it's what you would like to do, yes it is possible , you have different options by using GSV/SSV instructions and in some cases MSG for the different parameters that you need to change , like Scaling, Tuning, inertia...etc You must do it axis disable. There is other solutions but they are mostly based on the same principal. You could also Inhibit and Un-inhibit axes... I guess you could find some info on RAKB Using the 2 virtual axis that you gear alternatively to the physical , can be a solution, if the mechanism have the same specificity , so you will not have to retune your axis (unless you have Load observer and Tracking notch to compensate if you are still in the BW of those features). Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 driving a flywheel We have several flywheel-driven machines. About a year ago, we installed a 15HP Powerflex 525 drive in simple V/Hz mode with DB resistors on one of the machines. It's been running great for that whole time. We have it set up so the STOP input (terminal 1) is wired through the DB resistor thermostats, input 2 is Run FWD ,and input 3 is Run REV. Since it's replacing an across-the-line reversing starter that's in the midst of a bunch of hard-wired relay logic, Relay 1 is Ready/fault and will cause the relays that control inputs 2 and 3 to drop if the drive faults. This arrangement has been running fine on machine ### Assistant: Joe E. Try swapping the motors. If the second motor is low inertia (compared to the first motor), it might be more difficult for the VFD to regulate the motor speed. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF525 utilizing a Line Reactor I'm curious if it's possible (and safe) to group multiple PF525 drives on a single line reactor. I am designing a panel that contains fourteen (14) 10hp drives and ideally, I don't want to have a line reactor for each individual drive. Can I group 2-3 drives per line reactor, and if so, how do I go about sizing the correct line reactor? Is it as simple as combining the FLA of the 2-3 drives for the individual line reactor or is there some other calculation to utilize? ### Assistant: Hello Mark, Please review QA13774 All of the relevant information is available through the technote. Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex755 Fault 20 TorqPrv Spd Band One of our 755 drives keeps giving Fault 20 the TorqPrv Spd Band fault. As the system its engaging its coming down or up it slows down. We have changed the encoder cards and the brake relays which fixes the fault for a couple of days but then it faults out again. Is it necessary to switch out the entire drive completely or is there another troubleshooting step to take? thanks ### Assistant: Hello Sigala, Have you seen technote QA15459 There are some adjustments that can be made explained in the technote that might help. Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 Difference NP RPM vz Output RPM Hello. May I ask you for one information about status data from Powerflex 525. We setup RPm according nameplate of motor to 1440 rpm. But when we start FD and run at 50Hz/100%. Actual value of RPM P15 Output RPM is 1500 RPM. Location is Europe, so the value max. herts is set up to 50Hz. Can you explain the difference. Thank you. ### Assistant: Hello Harajdic, A couple of questions. Have you tuned the drive to the motor using P040 [Autotune] What is the value of parameter d375 [Speed Feedback] when running at full speed? Are you using an encoder? What is the value of p039[Torque Perf Mode] Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 700S Migration Dear good afternoon, I wanted to know what is the exact replacement for my PowerFlex 700S drives, since on the Rockwell page only power flex 755TS appears generically, please your support to be able to make the correct replacement. 20DC037A0EYNANANE 20DC022A0EYNANANE 20DC5P0A0EYNANANE I must highlight that I have my drives in an ethernet network with my 1756-L61 V16 processor, 1 1756-ENBT module and Point IO 1734-AENT. In addition, each drive controls 1 motor with an incremental encoder with the following characteristics: Thank you very much for your help. ### Assistant: Hello, please note that the local Rockwell distributor or commercial channel should be the first point of contact to discuss the exact replacement of a PowerFlex 700S phase II drive with a more modern drive. Please also note that the parameter set, terminal connections, physical dimensions and other features may not be the same between the currently obsolete 700S phase II drive and the newer PowerFlex drive chosen, which means that additional engineering design time and considerations should be taken into account, as the migration will not be a like for like drive replacement. PowerFlex 700S Drive Frames 1…6 to PowerFlex 755TS Drive Frames 1…6 is a very comprehensive guide that can help to specify more precisely the exact replacement. In particular, there are some tables in chapter 1 that correlate the power ratings of the drives, adding dimensions. That could be a good starting point for the selection of the right 755TS drive to source. Regards, \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 Servo Driver H015 FLT S25…PRECHARGE FAILURE Hi, I had two kinetix 5500 servo driver H015 will show FLT S25…PRECHARGE FAILURE error on the drive whenever it being power up with DC 24V & single phase AC 240V simultaneously. I read across the user manual for the power up sequence. It required to provide DC 24V first then wait until it turn to PRECHARGE state only provide the single phase AC 240V. I follow with this method and the error didn't not show & motor show RUNNING state. But I feel quite weird for the machine & driver that need to turn on DC & AC voltage at different time. Anyone meet this issue & any solutions I can deal with this condition so that my panel able to power on the DC & AC at the same time & the servo driver able to run? ### Assistant: Hello, the power up sequence of the Kinetix 5500 servo drive, as mentioned early on this thread, is clearly documented on Publication Kinetix 5500 Servo Drives User Manual. By design specifications, the Kinetix 5500 servo drive needs to be powered up following that order. After applying the 24V DC control power, the LCD display begins the startup sequence, which includes a self test that requires a few seconds, before the axis state can reach the PRECHARGE state. Is that time when three phase AC power should be applied. If the AC voltage and DC voltage are applied at the same time, the shunt resistor circuitry may not enable at the right time, which could generate these type of nuisance faults. More information about this via this technical note Kinetix 5500 No display or lights, not powering up . \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I need the internal circuit diagram of the device kinetix 5500 Hello I live in Iran And due to international sanctions, I don't have access to authorized rockwell automation repair centers I have a kinetix 5500 model drive which encountered error s11 inv overtemp To repair this drive, I need the circuit diagram inside the drive Please help me? Is it possible to access the diagrams for me? ### Assistant: Hello Sheikh, If documentation is not available in the Rockwell Automation literature library, it probably is not available to the public. Do you have an accounts manager who could possibly help you out in this case? Literature Library Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Putting an AB Powerflex40 into "Manual Mode".... Has anyone done it? Can anyone tell me how to do it? I have a reference card for the 525 and have done it a few different times in other buildings. In this building, which is much older, we have PF 40's and they are quite a bit different so I'm hesitant to use the same method. I'm the only AE personnel in this place and the others left on less than reasonable terms. Can anyone tell me step by step how this is done? Thanks in advance! ### Assistant: Hello AZ Territory, Please review QA18146 This technote is availabel to everyone and has links to manuals for further instructions. Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPL Motor Cable Hello, I have an MPL motor with a bayonet connector and a feedback cable used with a speed DIN. Can I use this motor and cable together? In this case I can't use transition cables. I need a solution with the products I have. Thanks, ### Assistant: Hello, Can you please confirm the full catalogue numbers of the MPL servomotor and the feedback cables? That information will help to fully understand the system you are working with and how to best assess potential alternatives... \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: powerflex variable frequency drive 753 EDIT: moved to Drives and Motion community -FL Hi, I was using a powerflex 753 cat no -20F11 N D 022 JA0NNNNN and recently it burned . On investigation I found out that this frequency drive is designed for 480 v 60 hz input whereas power input provided was 400 v 50 hz . Has it burned due to wrong input as I later found out that for 400 v 50 hz cat no should be -20F11 N C 022 JA0NNNNN. Please clarify. ### Assistant: Hello Mohan, The VSD has the capability of swapping between 400V and 480V using parameter 305. Parameter 305 is set to either 400V or 480V depending on the Catalog number of the VSD. This lead me to believe that the voltage range of the VSD is capable of 400V or 480V. This is explained in QA46486 and QA16097 I would suggest send the VSD to the repair shop, they will provide a detailed repair report indicating what components failed. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: How to do parameter changes in Armorstart St 284GS like Powerflex. I am new to Armorstart ST 284GS drives. I cound not find any software to configure the parameter for this drive. How to change the parameter? Any software avaialble? in Studio 5000 V33 , Armostart AOP 1.0068 using . there is no parameter option avaiable. ### Assistant: Hi PMKG, ArmorStart ST 284GS AOP is available from Studio 5000 V24 to last. The configuration pages of Chapter 6 should be shown in the project. If not, the AOP is corrupted. Chapter 6 starting page 88: ArmorStart ST Motor Controller with Integrated Safety - User Manual, publication 280ES-UM002. The configuration is slightly different that a PowerFlex, but all parameters can set. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ArmorStart 284GS Internal communication error I Connected to 24V Powersupply. 480V is not Supplied to the Drive. I can see in Rslinx but its not communicating with PLC. Web page also not opening. Is it really 480V required for communication? Note : it is Factory delivered drive. ### Assistant: Yep, this is my biggest complaint with the ArmorStarts, is they seem to require 480VAC to actually do anything, including set the IP address. -RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 4M & PowerFlex523 4-20mA Input Hi Guys, I have 4 drives on the site: VSD 1, 3, 4 - PowerFlex4M VSD 2 - PowerFlex523 I'm having some issues with reading analog input (4-20mA) from my PowerFlex 4M 2.2kW drives. These analog signals comes from PLC analog output and I have confirmed with multimeter on the PLC output points that they are giving out correct mA. For eg: At 16mA, VSD 1,3,4 - Parameter d021 is reading around 80%, instead of 75%. t213 - 0, t214 - 100 VSD2 - Parameter d361 is reading around 75% as it should. Since all PowerFlex 4M are doing the same behaviour, I might be missing out on some settings? Any advice would be appreciated. Thank You. Reference: 22F-UM001D-EN-E PowerFlex 4M Adjustable Frequency AC Drive FRN 1.xx - 2.xx User Manual (rockwellautomation.com) 520-UM001I-EN-E PowerFlex 520-Series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual (rexel-cdn.com) ### Assistant: Hello Maung, It seems the scaling is slightly off. I think in the 4M the scaling is based off the min and max frequency parameters P104 and P105 if I am not mistaken. These parameters may need some slight adjustments to align your VSD speed control with the PF525. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5700 axis and finding an object I have an application I'll be receiving where we will be using a Kinetix 5700 drive system to control stack crowders for a blank destacking application. My issue is we don't have good control over the stack location. I was wondering if there was a way for the Kinetix drive to "find" the stack location and perform its location based off its "learned" location. I'm envisioning that when the stack is loaded, the crowders would advance with low torque toward the stack. When the drive senses a jump in current, it would record the location and base its crowding operation off that location. I'm not a drives person, but is this something that may be possible? ### Assistant: Hello Scott What you try to do should be possible, this will require some code in your Logix controller, and can be challenging . You also could use the VTS to do this (virtual Torque Sensor) There is also a very common way to locate the position of an item that is unknown, it's the registration sensor. You can connect to the drive an accurate sensor that will detect the presence of the item, and take a "picture" (registration) of the actual position of your axis. since you know the relative position of your sensor (HW location) and the position of your axis when the item trigger the sensor you know now the position of your item relative to the actual axis location. So you can control move your axis to an accurate position relative to your item. this require some code in Logix aswell. If you are not familiar with Logix and Motion control , I strongly recommend you to get in contact with your local Rockwell Automation representative and request some onsite technical assistance, you will same time and money regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 FLT M02 Motor Data Range 17 I have a Kinetix 5500 servo drive with a fault "Init FLT M02 Motor Data Range 17". I can't find anything that tells me what that fault is. ### Assistant: Hello Carbo There is a mismatch between the encoder and the motor data file Is it a new installation ? if it's the case check the encoder wiring (data Chanel or DSL) if not inverted. you can found detailed descriptions about the M02 fault in our knowledge base QA39044 or QA32377 Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5300 Fault - PWM Frequency Reduced Hello, When I trigger the MSO block of the Kinetix 5300 drive, I get the 'Physical Axis Fault - PWM Frequency Reduced' error after a short while, even if I do nothing. I couldn't find anything about this problem and its solution in the docs. Does anyone have information? ### Assistant: Hello Gamze, This is a very strange fault indeed, because you can't adjust the PWM, so it must be a protection . It seem that the system foldback due to an overtemperature... but never seen this before Some questions for you : Is it a new Drive ? Check the drive temperature (you can check the Drive Temp on the drive Web page.) did there is any load attached on the motor ? if yes disconnect the motor from the load. and test again Run an Hookup test load disconnected and them an autotuning Make also sure that you have the latest FW on the drive. What is the drive and Motor ref ? Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 Home and registration input Hi i have a Kinetix 5500 drive where i require 2 registration sensors and a home switch. with the Kinetix 5500 drive you have 2 inputs available and these inputs can be selected as the functions DI1 - Home & Registration 1 DI2 - Registration 2 When using the Home & registration input is it plausible to use 2 sensors for 1 input or is there a better way by using another input for the 3rd sensor on remote IO or the main PLC rack ive tried searching the RKB but cant find anything Thanks Andy ### Assistant: Hello @ndy. I never tested 2 different senors on the 1st input of the K5500. Look in the manual 2198-UM001M to see if the internal digital input circuitry is compatible with the sensors that you would like to use (Page62). To avoid damage on the output of the 2nd sensor if the 1st one is active , you can use diodes. But I never test it. The other options are the following, use a PLC digital input to generate the Home input. but in this case you have to create you're own Homing cycle. Or use a time stamped input to create a Soft registration input (more complex to implement), the 2nd option is not as good as a real registration for very dynamic application. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 Increment /Decrement Speed using 0-10V Hi , Is it possible to increment the PF755 speed in fixed amount using a 0-10V or -10V to 10V i.e if the drive receives 10V it will increment the speed by 2Hz and if it receives -10V the speed will decrement by 2Hz . I know it is possible using DI assignment but PF755 has only one input and that input is assigned to Run and dont have a seprate I/O card . Also since it is standalone VFD control over ethernet is not possible . We have a spring return Selector Switch which if turned in one Direction speed should increment by 2Hz and if it turned to another it should decrease by 2Hz. Can i connect a analog input to the drive through this such that drive receives +/-10V and accordingly increment/decrement speed by 2Hz ### Assistant: Hello, as pointed out on your initial post, the implementation of that application requirement would be possible configuring the MOP (Motor Operated Potentiometer) feature of the PowerFlex 755 with the help of 2 digital inputs. In the scenario presented, it looks like there are not spare inputs available to be used, so the straight forward implementation of the MOP feature will not be possible. To my knowledge, based on the MOP block diagram below, there is no indication that the switching of a +/- 10V analogue input will be triggering the 2Hz increase or decrease sought after on this application. More information on the MOP feature is available via chapter 6 of PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives, Reference Manual Another possibility could be exploring if some sort of drive embedded DeviceLogix code could be implemented to mimic the MOP functionality of the MOP block diagram above. As any code creation task, this could be a time consuming exercise that may pose a challenge on its own, due to the real possibility of non being able to manipulate or access certain signals/registers on the drive via DeviceLogix. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF400 Parameter lock password lost Hi all, I have bought ### Assistant: Have you tried following the [Reset to Defaults] procedure, in the user manual? https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-e.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Electronic synchronization - Kinetix 5300 drive system Hi.. I am very new to this forum and to Kinetix drive system. I have following architecture in my project. Both PLCs are from allen bradley and they communicate over ethernet: From the "PLC Machine 2", I get real time position data over allen bradley ethernet. From the position data, I need to move the MPL Servo motor connected to PLC-M1 so that, MPL servo motor runs in sync with the motor connected to PLC-Machine2. Which block needs to be used in this case from motion instructions manual? I tried MDAC block but it does not work. Is there any example available on forum or in studio5000 sample programs which illustrates similar analogy? Have a nice day..!! Thanks, Gaurav ### Assistant: Hello Kulkarni, and welcome to Engage. Your are using the Integrated Motion Logix with CIP motion axis , synchronisation can only be effective between AXIS . so we need to know what is the " real time position data " that you received from Machine 2 , in machine 1 , is a simple consumed REAL Tag or an consumed AXIS tag ? if it's just a real tag you can sync an axis on this data , you need an axis tag that is produced from Machine 2 and consumed on machine 1 . This is the only way to get an accurate synchronisation. What type of synchronisation do you need , velocity only or exact position as well ? usually for full position synchronisation we use the MAPC position came profile with a 1:1 ratio came profile. On the web you will found many video that show how to use a MAPC , use also the User manual (that you have) and the RAKB knowledge base. Sharing axis and generating came profile for servo axis are not that obvious and requires logix Motion and general motion control knowledge. this is why i strongly suggest you to get in contact with your local Rockwell Automation representative and request assistance. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 755 Electricity Shutdown Parameter Problem Hello Everyone, I have a strange problem on Powerflex 755. We use 15kW 30 A drive and do incremental position control. When we download parameters to the drive, the motor works fine but after we cut off the power and start the drive, the motor vibrates and runs loudly. After we upload backup file again and the motor starts fine again and after we cut off the power and start the drive, the motor vibrates and runs loudly again. There is a loop. Same thing for 20-HIM-A6. We can't see any parameter after cut off power. When we upload backup file again we can see parameters. How can we fix this problem? Can you help me? ### Assistant: Hello Emre, Do you have a Logix PLC communicating to this VFD via Ethernet? If so, do you have Automatic Device Configuration (ADC) enabled? I ask because if you are connected via Ethernet to a Logix processor and have ADC enabled, the PLC memory card is storing a copy of the VFD programming. So any VFD programming changes that you do AT THE DRIVE with the HIM module must then be uploaded into the PLC program. If not, then whenever control power is cycled to the VFD, the ADC system will see that the programming in the VFD is different from that in its memory and restore the programming from its memory back into the VFD, wiping out any changes you may have made locally using the HIM. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: how to transfer servo axis data from one plc to another plc in studio 5000 im have a servo in one machine connected to a AB PLC. and i want to make that servo as master servo and synchronize the two other servos which are present in another machine with different AB PLC as slave WRT to the master servo from first machine. so how i can transfer the axis data from one PLC to ano ther PLC as i want to use MAG instruction to build electronic gearing. ### Assistant: Hello Inkar, In your case you have 2 options. Option 1: in the Master machine you can produce this axis over ethernet IP (supported starting Logix v32). them you can creat a virtual axis in the remote machine (slave) that consume the data from the Axis produced in the master machine. Then depending of your need you can Gear, Cam any of the remote machine to the Virtual slave that is sync to your master axis on the master machine. If your application is bellow V32, you will have to use a CIP sync AOI (much more complex), at this stage please engage a Rockwell Automation support. Option 2: Buy a CIP motion encoder , and install it on the Master Machine, this encoder will be connected on the Network and processor of the remote (slave)Machine. This encoder will be seen as a real CIP Motion axis in the remote Machine, you can them use this axis as a master for the other axis on this remote machine. Them you just have to creat a PCAM , MAG..etc between this encoder and the axis that you need to synchronise on this slave machine. The Option 2 is the easiest, but require some investment. But do not require modification of the code of the master machine. The Option 1 is the most complex to implement, even more if you have a Logix version bellow V32 and you don't want to upgrade to V32... without support I will not recommend this one Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: ArmorStart 284GS I/O warning Found I/O warning bit ON in PLC. I could not find anything in AOP in studio 5000. Visually drive dont have red indication. How to find and reset this warning. I/O removed and power recycle tried. No luck. ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: I'm looking for servoamplifier to mpl-a310p-hj72aa Hi! I've got mpl-a310p-hj72aa motor and I want to make it work. I want to buy amplifier, but I am not sure what family is this. According to motor manual it has 2000 imp. encoder as feedback (letter H in model) Also if you know the servoamplifier type, please let my know do I need additional software to configure it. ### Assistant: Hi, You can use different Kinetix Drive to control this motor. It depends on your overall architecture (number of motors) and application. If you want to use the native motion planner / instruciton: use Kinetix 5300 or Kinetix 5700. Doc: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/knx-rm012_-en-p.pdf https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/knx-rm010_-en-p.pdf If you want a low cost solution without the usage of the native motion planner, you can use the Kinetix 5100. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/knx-rm011_-en-p.pdf \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex525 "comm flt action parameter" Hello, I want to ask when i have "comm flt action parameter" set on "stop" and communication loss would occur , Will it generate fault on drive ( i used getting when it was set on "fault") ? And if i set this parameter in reverse on "fault" will drive only generate fault ? Im using external ethernet card . With fault setting it generated fault 73 eth comm loss . In plc is logic programmed that will stop drive immidiately if it recieves fault from drive . Thanks for answers ### Assistant: Hi Fitz, I think pages 34 and 35 of the Ethernet Adapter manual will probably answer your question: By default, if the drive is configured to receive commands over ethernet (Start signal, speed reference, etc.) then on comm loss the drive will fault and stop. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Motion Control Bit Evaluation When Using Motion Instructions in Structured Text I am using some motion instructions in structured text and trying to get a good handle on when the .ER and .DN bits get set and how they need to be processed differently than in ladder. Does anyone have a good reference or any sample code (good code) from rockwell (or others) on how we should correctly look at the motion control bit status when used in structured text? (the structured text programming guide is a bit vague and lacks examples related to motion instructions) For example, the code below the intent is to: 1. check to see if registration needs to be disarmed 2. disarm registration 3. check for error 4. continue on... ***************** if (Ax_Infd1XfrBelt.RegEvent2ArmedStatus OR Ax_Infd1XfrBelt.RegEvent2Status) Then MDR(Ax_Infd1XfrBelt,MI_I1TBReg2MDR[0],2); if (MI_I1TBReg2MDR[0].ER) then EM_Infeed.I1TB.ShtTrack.Val_MtnInstrErr:=MI_I1TBReg2MDR[0].ERR; EM_Infeed.I1TB.ShtTrack.Val_MtnInstrExErr:=MI_I1TBReg2MDR[0].EXERR; end_if; end_if; ************* But questions come up... like 1. When does .ER bit get set? Before leaving line with MDR so it can be checked write after? or some other time later? 2. When does .DN bit get set? In ladder it says it may take a few scans... is it the same in structured text? Does that mean I need to set motion instruction and then go wait for either .DN or .ER before continuing? Is there any cases where neither get set in a reasonable time... If anyone has done a lot of motion instructions in Structured text and has a guide or best practices, I would appreciate some feedback Thanks ### Assistant: Hello Eric Bryant, 1st you should find details for each motion instructions in this manual. Those tags are part of the motion control tag that is associated with each Motion instruction. it's a status of the instruction. they are not mandatory to use, but they can help a lot in your application. The .ER is for the instruction Error status tag, and comes with the extended error code .ERR. So if you have a fault on your instruction (.ER) it means that your instruction have not been executed correctly (state, configuration...etc), that does not mean that you axis is in fault. so Monitor this tag to make sure that all works perfectly in your code. Them if .ER occurs monitor .ERR , the tag value is a code for fault description (all details in the like that I provided)... but once again this is not required, but can be very handy for maintenance. Regarding the .DN it tells you that the instruction have been executed , does not mean that your action is finish, this is why you also have the .IP or .PC... The .DN can be used like an interlock, you can also reset it when needed , this way you can easily manage the start of the your motion instruction, if you interlock it with a .DN. again all details in the link that i have provided. So what ever the type of language you use, the usage of those tag is the same. if you understand the meaning of those tag and how the behave , you can decide to use them in your code to achieve your goal. but there no general rules about those tags. Let me know if you need more detail Maybe someone will add some additional details regards Vincent \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Subscribe to E-mails for Specific Keywords or #hashtags Is there a way to subscribe to e-mail updates on specific hashtags, such as ### Assistant: This is a little bit off the topic, but you can subscribe to product update on the PCDC. This includes new releases, PN, PSA. Soon to be expanded to 'coming soon' and release note updates. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Running a Kinetix5700 drive on 120V AC Hi All, I am new to the community. I teach at The Ohio State University and am using a PLC workstation with an integrated Kinetix 5700 drive. The drive has been wired to 120V AC for power instead of 240V. I have been told that to use the K5700 with 120 AC there is a specific procedure/code that allows the 5700 to use 120V, but I haven't been given the procedure or code. Does anyone know what the procedure is? Thanks in advance for any help. Tony... ### Assistant: Hello Shoup. You are right for demonstration purpose we have a "Demo Mode" that can be enable. But we do not provide those details on Social media. If the Kinetix module that you interested in operating in Demo Mode is a part of a Rockwell Demo Box/Unit, the unit comes with all needed software to be able to operate the module in Demo Mode. If the accompanying software that is included with the Demo Box/Unit is lost or misplaced please contact your Rockwell distributor that provided the Demo Unit to you. So please contact your local Rockwell Automation office. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 wired in a Delta w Corner Ground Summary: Can I use PF525 with a Corner Ground supply?Is it possible to use PF525 with a 480V Delta Corner Ground supply? Thanks in advance Doug ### Assistant: I have this same senerio. I didnt see any feedback on this topic. Very little in the user manual on this topic. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PF755 with UFB feedback card connected to full digital SSI IFM encoder model RM8001. Bad velocity feedback. PF755 20G11NC060JA0NNN, firmware 16.002 20-750-UFB-1, firmware 1.015 I'm testing a lifting application. In this application is very importat to know the position of the load. In order to know load position, we read feedback position of motor encoder. If we use a simple incremental encoder, every drive disconnection implies to readjust home position. To avoid this, we choose an absolute encoder. To reduce the number of wires from the encoder to the drive, we choose an absolute full digital SSI encoder (IFM model RM8001). In the drive we have a 20-750-UFB-1 feedback card. This card is able to read SSI devices. We connecte SSI encoder according to Document ID BF14673. But parameter 6 equal to 9 (SSI FD ChX) We programmed UFB card according to Document ID QA28660 Parameter equal to 9 (SSI FD ChX) Parameter 8 equal to 0 Parameter 20 equall to 4 (Gray code) Parameter 21 equal to 12 (4096-12 bits per revolution) Parameter 22 equal to 13 (8192-13 bit number of revolutions) Now, UFB car shows the position from encoder with no errors. If i move drive the count changes increasing or decreasing depending movement up or down. The next step, i configure drive. I follow Document ID QA15265. In this document, after basic motor data programing. Is necessary to program feedback data. But prior to this we must check feedbak. So we write in parameter 132 a 40005 (Port4: Feedback 0) then, i move in VHz the drive monitoring paramenter 134. PROBLEM Te speed i see in parameter 134 is bad. Not stable, like ramdom. Numbers i'm not able to understand. For example, i move drive at +10Hz. In parameter 134 appear number between 0 and 1500 more or less. The accuracy is better if i write in paramenter 133 a 7 (3R/S noise) then in 134 i read from 0 to 16. In parameter 26 of UFB card i tested all possible values to sampling time, but results are simmilar. Where do you think is my problem? Thanks ### Assistant: Have you tuned the drive or the speed loop yet? Based on your pretty detailed post (thank you, btw) you really only got to the point where you are doing a direction check. and have not actually tuned the drive or the speed loop in QA15265. Based on your post, this is where you stopped: Which is only to check the direction of the encoder, not a final speed feedback check. If I misread your post, I apologize. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 700s Phase II - Disable Motion Control Hello. We have a Powerflex 700s phase II firmware 4.002, but the enconder card is burned. We want to disable it to use the Drive wihout motion control. We try some configurations found it in the web, but the parameters mentioned are different of the parameters that we have in the Drive. When we start it from the HIM, the Drive stop immediatly but we don't have any failure. We changes the parameters: 222 - Sensorless [Mtr Fdbk Sel Pri] 223 - Motor Sim [Mtr Fdbk Sel Alt] 485 - V/Hz [Motor Control Mode] We don't have any failure before we try to start the Drive. Any sugestion or Do you know if is it posible to use it whitout motion control? Thank you. ### Assistant: Hello Arredondo, Parameter 677 stop owner should indicate where the stop command is coming from. This should help in tackling this issue. Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5100, disconnect encoder without fault Hello, I would like to know if it is possible, by ethernet ip, to disable the kinetix 5100 drive, it is to be able to disconnect the encoder (through an ATI tool changer), so that, while it is energized, to be able to make the change, and it does not cause an non-recoverable fault, since the way I know to reset the non-recoverable fault is to power cycle or reset the module, and it takes a long time. Another question, if the tool changer is used constantly, while the drive is energized, can it cause damage? Thanks a lot. ### Assistant: Alejandro I cannot find any documentation to suggest the encoder is RIUP (Removeable or Insertion while Under Power). This can be interpreted as the encoder connection was not designed/tested nor supported for RIUP. If the Kinetix is power but the CIP axis is disabled (open loop), I believe it is still reading the encoder position and it would register an encoder fault. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1090640" data-linkindex="0">Kinetix 5100 Servo Drive E011 Encoder Error Troubleshooting \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 70. Migrating from 20-COMM-D to 20-COMM-E. Retaining original VFD's. I have an MCC full of PowerFlex 70s that I need to cut over to Ethernet. I need to retain the existing drives. Does anybody have any experience, how-to's, or input as how to proceed. Stratix 5700's in place, cables pulled. Just need to swap the comms modules and make them work. ### Assistant: What controller are you using? I would suggest making sure the ethernet switch is configured prior to attempting the switchover. I feel like I fight them (Stratix5700) a lot during initial commissioning. Regards, RM \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 module fault Hello Everyone, Now the system have 4 servos ( Kinetix 5500), all of them are running good, but sometimes one of them has the module fault.so this servo will go to stopped status. Can you give me suggestion how to find the reason, how to check it. Thank you ### Assistant: Hello Carry, More details on the fault would be valuable Please provide the default number on the K5500 display and / or a screen shot of the module fault in Logix 5000. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Poweflex 525 online changes Hello , Is it possible change parameters in online mode when connected to online plc station ,while drives are running , without inerrupting them ? If yes will setting be saved in drive if power loss would occured ? or it should be done offline? parmeter c121 comm write mode is set as default - "Save" on this setting parameter change should be written to eeprom right?, i have read also attention that repeated write of parameters can damage eeprom ,but if it is changed once it should be ok right? ### Assistant: Fitz The AOP is software that is installed on your PC... The AOP communicates directly with the "online" drive and/or it can save data to the offline project (on your PC). Most the the parameters can be changed while online with the drive (assuming the drive is not running the motor). Some parameter cannot be modified while the motor is running. When C121 = 0, the parameters are saved, they are saved to EEPROM. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Impact 1336 Drive We have a few of these older Drives on some Roll Threader machines. We would like to have the readout read the RPMs of the spindle speed. Does anyone know how to change it? ### Assistant: Hello Dieterman, If you want to view the speed via the HIM please follow these instructions. If not please provide more details as to where/what you are trying to read the values from. 1. Press any key from the status display (HIM). Choose Mode is shown. 2. Press INC or DEC to show Display if you only want to view the value of a parameter. 3. Press ENTER. 4. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the available files. You may choose the following file: Monitor 5. Press ENTER. 6. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the available groups. Motor status group will have speed feedback. 7. Press ENTER. 8. Press INC or DEC to scroll through the parameters for the group you chose. Parameter 81 Motor speed. Parameter 89 Motor Frequency. Link to manual below. 1336 Impact UM Hope this help. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 525 - Phase loss Hello , I want to ask if this setting “A557 phase loss detection” is parameter that can be used to detect phase loss on 3 phase motor . And if “phase loss treshold” A576 is set good if default is 25% for induction motor . My power supply is 400Volt AC as for Europe , i was wondering if 25% phase loss treshold is good set for this kind of power supply , because american is 460 volt if iam correct. I just need it to do its job and detect the phase loss. I don't currently have a vfd to test it on, that's why I'm asking. Thanks for answers ### Assistant: Hello Fitz, This parameter is used to monitor the output phases only. If an output is removed, there is a motor wiring issue or the voltage falls below the threshold the drive will trip on F021 Output Ph Loss. 25% of 400 is 100Volts so you would need to lose 300Volts on a phase to trip. Hope this helps. Thanks \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Communication Error When disconnect off in Armor start 284GS Hi, I installed armor start 284GS with L84ES PLC. I found today some drives shows communication error. checked 16 ### Assistant: If you turn the Local Disconnect switch to OFF position, the main line supply power is removed from the internal VFD, so that the communication fault you're encountering is an expected behavior. Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Position of output signal shifts when scheduling it with Motion Instruction Hi All , I am scheduling 8 Ouputs using MAOC through 5069 Output module and getting 2 reference inputs to compare with DICAM PLS system. The MAOC is running with virtual axis which has 4ms CUP and geared 2:1 with an CIP axis which has 2ms CUP. I defined the latch and unlatch positions without any additional offset or delay compensation in my output cam editor in order to do simple comparison with command/actual axis position. But the output schedule has not been created in correct position and it shifts with time. As it is seen below , the gearing has too minor error which might not cause such a big difference. For ex. the schedule for output ### Assistant: Hello srtc could you please give the type of 5069 module that you are using ? a screenshot of the configuration of the 5068 and the MAOC instruction and output cam would be also very helpfull. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix Runtime Clocks Is there any direct tags/status words that you can use to monitor runtime in the Kinetix CIP drives? Specifically, the Kinetix 5700. Ideally, I am looking for: -Power on time (such as DC Bus charged, but servo not enabled) -Actual runtime (-Servo On/Enabled) I know I can just use the DC Bus and ServoActionStatus tags in Logix to monitor these conditions, but I am wondering if there is any dedicated runtime counters or clocks already built into the Kinetix/CIP tag structure that is already collecting this data. ### Assistant: Hi Sean You can use MSG instruction to access some of those Diagnostic attributes, you can also access them via the drive webpage this is the attribute list: in this document the attributes ID are in decimal and in the MSG they must be converted to Hex Go to the Rockwell Automation Knowledge base article QA63499. to find how to use MSG for this application. If you use dual axis drive, the axis 1 will have Instance 1 and axis 2 will have instance 3 . Be careful in the doc document in the article, there is a little error : they have inverted attribute and instance in ligne d and e. EDIT: now corrected, thanks! Regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetix 5500 stuck at precharge when servo motor is connected. I have kinetix 5500 with VPL-B1153F-P motor. When I disconnect the servo motor cable and give 24VDC and 480VAC drive stars up and DC bus voltages rises to 700V. Now when I connect the motor cable to the drive and give 24VDC and then 480VAC, the drive gets stuck at precharging state and DC bus voltage stays at 0.2V. I can't understand why it is doing this and why connecting the motor will stop the DC bus from charging. I would appreciate if anyone can help me with this. Thanks ### Assistant: Hello Hem Shah Could you please give me the actual FW revision of this drive,please ? And also tell me if the installation was working or if it's a new installation in startup ? Check also this article on QA20119 on our Knowledge base. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 525 7.001 Firmware Update Not Flashing I am trying to flash the firmware of a PowerFlex 525 from 5.001 to 7.001 without success. I am using ControlFlash 15.07 with Windows 11. I am able to see and pick the drive in ControlFlash, but it errors out at the end. The message I receive is "ERROR: Update to target device failed. Press View Log for more detailed information." Has anyone else experienced this issue? ### Assistant: Harding Please open the log file as it will provide information about why the flash was not successful. If the firmware in the drive becomes corrupt, you might try flashing via USB. ID: QA25514 | Access Levels: TechConnect PowerFlex 525 Drive Fault F125 [Flash Update Req] \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: PowerFlex 523 - static vs dynamic autotune IR Voltage Drop Hello, We have a few PowerFlex 523 drives, all setup in the same manner and connected to identical motors. Static autotune was done on all of them and as a result the parameter 496 (IR Voltage Drop) was automatically set by the drives to a value in the range 22-24 V, each drive having slightly different value. Then, dynamic autotune was run on two of these drives and the parameter 497 was automatically set on them as expected, but also these drives changed their parameter 496 to a completely different value - 40V. Is this normal for dynamic autotune to override parameter 496? The updated value was not just slightly different. Static autotune sets it to 23.8V, then dynamic autotune overrides it to 40V, the difference is about 16V. Is dynamic autotune able to sense the voltage drop better and hence updates this value or is this erroneous behavior? ### Assistant: Hi Nickolay, The Static Tune Par 70 =2 can be performed in SVC and FV modes (Par 35) no matter if motor has or not a feedback encoder. It usually gets a reasonable value for the most of applications. The Dynamic Tune Par 70 = 3 only returns valid results with FV with feedback, or SVC with uncoupled load. If your application doesn't have a feedback encoder, the best solution is the Static Tune. It is explained in page 61, speaking about the Par 70: PowerFlex 750-Series AC Drives - Programming Manual. Publication 750-PM001. Paragraph: Important: If using rotate tune for a Sensorless Vector (SV) mode, the motor should be uncoupled from the load or results may not be valid. With a Flux Vector (FV) mode, either a coupled or uncoupled load will produce valid results. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: CCW version 20.01 connect to Kinetix 6000 is not success Hello Everyone, My purpose of connection kinetix is learning "auto tune servo driver". I am reading the document "motion-at005_-en-p" (motion system tuning). On page 37, it said using "connected components workbench" , which can config 4 parameters for load observation. Our CCW version is 20.01. I think we just need the profile of Kinetix6000, then our CCW can add and connect it. But I can not find this documents anywhere in download centre. I need help, thank you. regards bob ### Assistant: Hello Bob, The Kinetix 6000 is not on CCW as of yet. The manual mentions an offset of 500 in IDN values in CCW as you can program a Kinetix 3 in CCW or studio 5000. Hope this helps. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Powerflex 753 Modbus Hello, As far as I know, to read and write parameters in the Powerflex 753 VDF using Modbus, the boards 20-COMM-H (Modbus RTU) o 20-COMM-M (Modbus TCP) must be added to the device, is it right? If so, how can I read the following parameters through Modbus (specialley Modbus RTU)? Current speed (in rpm o hz) Input voltage (v) Output voltage (v) and frequency (hz) Intensity (A) I have read the datasheets of both boards but I was not able to determine the right Modbus registers to get that data. Best regards ### Assistant: Diamantino, Take a look at Chapter 7 (Datalinks) in the manual for the 20-COMM-H controller. It looks like this is what you need to set both on the drive and in the communication controller to be able to read any parameter you want. \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Leave VFDs unpowered or powered during curtailment? Occasionally we curtail parts of the plant or pieces of equipment. I personally think we should leave them running but stopped. Other people think we should shut everything down to save energy and potentially machine wear. We use 520 series and 720 series drives. Is there an official advice from Rockwell on this? I'm looking at periods from 1-6 months. Thanks ### Assistant: nan \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: MPAI Heavy-duty Electric Cylinders (MPAI-A4300RM34Y003) Hello, I am researching the product with the code MPAI-A4300RM34Y003 in the MPAI series. I have reviewed the MPAI documents, but there is no information about the Y003 code. Products with code MPAI-A4300RM34B and MPAI-A4300RM34A are available now. According to the product code, the only difference with these products is actuator mounting. But I'm not sure. If there is another difference between the MPAI-A4300RM34Y003 and the MPAI-A4300RM34A/B, I may have problems with the accessories. The MPAI-A4300RM34Y003 has Spherical Rod Eye, but the product code is not available. Not sure if it will be compatible with MPAI-A4300RM34A/B. Another problem is: is a new cable required? If you have any information on the subject, I would be grateful if you share it. Thank you. Best regards, ### Assistant: Hello Gamze indeed I don't find this reference in the manuals . It seams that you have a special version for me but not 100% sure. Did you buy this MPAI or is from a machine provided by an OEM. If it's from OEM , please get in contact with them they may have some more details for you. I the mean time I will do some little investigation. If you need a fast feedback please open a ticket with our tech support service. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: HIWIN LMS27C LINEER SERVO Hi Can i control the hiwin lms27c lineer servo motor with any AB motion product. There is a machine made with Beckhoff servo drive AX5206 . We want to revision this machine. To change the servo motor the chassis as a whole needs to be reworked for magnetic plates and servo motor. ### Assistant: Hello Sarici Kinetix servo drives can control many different motors type. we need more details about the motor and encoder selected to evaluate the compatibility. due to voltage, design, power, encoder technology...etc , it can be complex. So this type of sizing process are generally not supported on a community like Engage. So, Please contact our local organisation or distributor (on web page at the bottom) for a proper sizing and support during this integration. regards \\n"}
{"text": "### Human: Kinetic 5700 EDS file Hi, We're having to rebuild a machine built by a different company that uses Kinetix 5700 EIP drives, and our customer wants to reuse as much of the hardware as possible. The original machine builders are reusing the Rockwell PLC, so I need to try use the Kinetix drives with a different make of PLC. Whenever I've tried to find the .eds files for the drives, all I've managed to find is a firmware .dmk file which I can't use directly. It seems this file is used with the ControlFlash Plus software, but the download centre on Rockwell's website doesn't let me download this software. Is there a simple way to get .eds files? Thanks, ### Assistant: Hi Chris, You should be able to find what you need here: https://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/pages/search.aspx?crumb=117&q=kinetix%205700 Regards, RM \\n"}