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<s>[INST] Ultra 5000 firware Anyone know where to find Ultra5000 firmware. It does not seem to exist on the AB support site! [/INST] Hmmm... it seems to be available only through Technical Support guys... :smileysurprised: Contact them and see if they can help you... - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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, [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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??? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] you will have to beg your Rockwell support for it. i dont think it is avalible on any website. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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.. [/INST] Duplicated post. Already answered here: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/08bfd9c450?commentId=33720#33720 \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 1336S Fault 58, but no blown fuse [/INST] nan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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.? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] DriveLogix Expansion Module Does the 20D-DL2-LEB0, DriveLogix Expansion Board have the integrated Ethernet, does it just have a serial connection? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] Hello Arredondo, Parameter 677 stop owner should indicate where the stop command is coming from. This should help in tackling this issue. Thanks \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] The FAN2 is the new repacement for the FAN1 \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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: [/INST] Have a look to the following Technotes: Aid 47229Aid 51230 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex with SINGLE phase output Summary: Can a 22A-V1P5N104 Powerflex4 110vac single phase drive be used with a single phase motor? 22A-V1P5N104 [/INST] [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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] Dual Position Servo is your best bet. I believe you have to monitor velocity error in order to trip on encoder loss. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] Have you tried tuning? See technote QA17876 Regards, RM \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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.... [/INST] MRP or MAH (w/parameters not set to Immediate & Absolute) will reset the .AbsoluteReferenceStatus bit \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] kinetix6000m ServoDrive alarm history I want to see the kinetix6000m ServoDrive alarm history. How can I do that. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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_ [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 ? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 ? [/INST] RiverVN,no you dont need to buy communication cover for this rating.It is required for only PF 40 small rating drives. :smileywink: \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] Unfortunately, there isn't a decompiler to convert an executable file built using Ultraware... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] I found this in the documentation - I am not sure if it will help... \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
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<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] Literature for new Armor PowerFlex? Are manuals for this new line of drives soon to be released? Thanks! [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] nan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] Hi Mampallil, is your drive a Classic or a Forge? There's a DC link Overvoltage (Line and motor side) Please contact [email protected] to provide assistance Regards, \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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). [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 :) [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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 [/INST] instead of unlatching the matc.en bit, try clr(matc.flags) \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |
<s>[INST] 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. [/INST] nan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 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? [/INST] 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 </s> |