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<s>[INST] Motion Tracking Error At Higher Speeds I am interested in a way to reduce the tracking error in a CIP motion application. The system has two PowerFlex 755 drives operating in CIP motion. The master axis is connected via a non-synchronous belt to a press. Attached to the press is an 842E motion encoder, which the slave axis tracks via a MAG instruction. The problem is that as speed increases, the phase lag of the slave axis increases. In order to correct this I use series of MAM steps to phase advance and retard over the speed range, but I would like to find a better solution. Any input appreciated, thanks. [/INST] When you say non-synchronous belt you're talking about a V-belt or flat belt, right? No chance of changing it to a timing belt or chain drive? Could you gear the slave to the master drive instead of the intermediate encoder? What about using the motion axis registration function (MAR)? https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/26388/loc/en_US You may have to trend the master position, encoder position, and slave position to try to quantify the slippage and write your own compensation algorithm. One possible method would be to use a virtual axis slaved to the master that emulates the encoder. It would provide the no-slip position information and the delta between the virtual and the encoder would be the correction you need to apply to the slave. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Servos and kinetix 6500 Summary: Problems with motion of servos and kinetix 6500Good morning, I have 4 kinetix 6500 and 4 servos MPM-B1653C-MJ74AA. I have them all on stopped status, and i am using Motion Direct Commands to move them, but i'm having several problems with them. The MDC that I use when in stopped status are: MSO->Goes to Running Status->MAM->Starts moving with an incredible intense noise (like if its stopped by the breaks at least partially)->MAS->It stops the motion, but the noise stills and even more intense->MSF (the noise dissapears and goes to Stopped) That is the same for the 4, but each has particular problems: servo1: This one can move, stop, and change speed(fast and slow), even though the intense noise is there (and varies depending on speed and accel/decel) but with less than 5 min of use, it was super hot and finally an overtemp error appear. servo2: with the same speed the first one did well, this one does not. with very little speed it can moves a little bit, but eventually an S55 error appears (excessive velocity error) servo3: when it starts moving, in about 10 seconds maximum, it appears the FLT S13 and FLT S14 (inverter thermal overload factory limit / inverter thermal overload user limit), and also appeared the S55 error servo4: much like servo3 Any tips would be greatly appreciated Andres [/INST] Have you performed a polarity check and an autotune on each of the axes? You must do these two things before you can use an axis. It also sounds like you have polarity problems with wiring for both power and feedback cables. Before performing the polarity test and autotune, THOROUGHLY examine the power wiring connections and feedback connections. Are these Rockwell cables, or cables made by a third party such as Igus or Lapp? I have encountered one instance where a third-party cable was incorrectly made and caused us several days of down-time while we traced it. You must check each termination that you made. A crossed wire on the motor power cable can cause the results you've described. A crossed wire on the feedback terminations at the drive could also do this. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex 525 with PWM EDIT: moved to Drive and Motion Community -FL How to control Powerflex 525 with Three-phase motor by PWM or PTO [/INST] The PowerFlex 525 drive comes with a digital input built into the terminal block (terminal 7) able to read pulse train signals up to 100 kHz at 24V. PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) is a general term that refers to the way that most of the AC typical variable speed drives operate at the inverter section of the internal power stage. PWM technology is embedded in the hardware of the drive. The inverter section of a AC drive generates very quick voltage pulses of different length that are applied to the motor windings. The average values of those voltage pulses mimic a voltage waveform of variable frequency, which generates the motor shaft to turn. Very rarely the user/designer needs to be concerned about the PWM intrinsic feature of the drive. Apologies if am not fully understanding the question yet. Please feel free to expand or further explain the application or the task ahead to further comment. Regards, \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Encoder Noise Feedback Greetings, I have a customer with a unique Torque Prove application. They have installed the PF700 and encoder, along with the cables. The issue is that the encoder feedback cable and drive power cables run in the same cat track and due to the unique nature of this mobile hoisting system they cannot separate the cables. They have been considering using an Encoder Filter by Cognito Quam www.cognitoquam.gr (I have never heard of this company). Someone else suggested the use of a reflective wave filter on the power cables to help mitigate the noise. My thought was possibly looking at a Sine Wave Filter. Anyone else have any suggestions, or have delt with a similar application? Cheers. [/INST] there really is no good solution. you can try shielded motor leads and shielded encoder cable at least... then ferrite core on the encoder cable with probably a bleed winding thu the core to ground... but its still gonna be ugly. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Drive Executive Summary: About Drive Executive Software Does anybody know whether Rockwell stopped providing Drive Executive Software with RSL5K Professional? Regarrds, --Rahul. [/INST] Rahul, as far as I can see through web sites infos and docs, Drive Executive Lite is still included in the RS5k package. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/sp/drives-sp001_-en-e.pdf Here a partial list of software coming with RS5k: RSLogix 5000 V19.01 - 9324RLD300ENE (1 DVD) \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] servo drive 2198 H025-ERS Summary: servo drive AOPHi I have some issues on the AOP installation. I have a drive 2198 H025-ERS. I tired to installed AOP and eds file. But after that, I found I need Major Version 7. I only have version 1-5 I am using Studio5000 V29.01 Where can I found a correct one AOP Did I miss anything ? Please help me on that. Thanks [/INST] Go to the Product Compatibility / Download Center (PCDC) http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx Click on FIND DOWNLOADS Put AOP in the search box You can also put Kinetix 5500 in the search term. Then click the DOWNLOADS button \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Unable to get Ethernet Comms working on Dual Port Ethernet Module - PowerFlex 525 Summary: Dual Port Ethernet Communications Setup ProblemsWe have a problem communicating to our PowerFlex 525 drives using the dual port ethernet interface from the stratix switch. Communication is OK if we use the embedded ethernet port. However, when we connect to the dual port interface we cannot ping the drive. Any thoughts? [/INST] https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520com-um003_-en-e.pdf That's the user manual for the dual port Ethernet manual. Did you install it correctly? Did you install the interface connector that connects the card to the drive? It's easy to forget this part; it does not look important. How did you configure the ethernet address of the dual part card? Did you plug your Ethernet cable(s) into the dual port card (not the embedded port)? Sorry, these sound like stupid questions, but I've encountered an instance where each question was someone's solution. What do the card's LED status indicators show? \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PowerFlex 700 20-COMM_E Problem I have hooked up two PowerFlex 700 drives to a ControlLogix processor via a 1756-ENBT card. The drives are the only things that are on the network. The first drive connects but then faults out on a F75 (Port 5 Adapter) fault and the second drive will not connect because of a Code 16 [/INST] Both errors could happen due to a wrong connection size setting in RSLogix5000 IO configuration. See Aid 53820 and Aid 45272 (this is done for SMC-Flex, but applies also to a PF700)Follow carefully the configuration steps indicated in the 20-COMM-E User Manual. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF750 Fibers Functions Summary: Looking for a white paper or write-up on the Fibers Functions in the PowerFlex 750 family I'm looking for something more descriptive than is in the 750-PM001 on the fibers functions. Anyone know of any manuals, write-ups, or have an example they would care to share on this? Thanks, Bryan [/INST] nan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] vfd with panel Summary: vfd panel 7.5hp and 15hpneed a vfd with panel, 7.5hp and 15 hp, allen bradley brand with pressure transmitter feedback look.Is this still available in the market?If it is, anybody who could provide a formal quoatation for us. thanks [/INST] If you look up who your local sales office would be they could likely help you out. Have a good one. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Harmonic Filter with PowerFlex700 drives Summary: Use one Harmonic Filter with multiple PowerFlex700 drives Hello dears, I am designing a RO system which we are using almost 15 PF700 drives (11KW=10 and 5.5KW=5) in same MCC room. I want to use single Harmonic filter (Low Pass) with all VFDs. My two questions as below 1- Harmonic filter for the PF700 required or not required to meet the IEEE-519 standard (according to the IEEE-519 it should be 5-8%)? 2- One Harmonic filter with 15 VFDs is workable or not? Please advice accordingly. [/INST] You need to use an Active harmonic filter for multiple drives, remember to also use a input choke on each drive. This will reduce the active filter size. A complete harmonic analysis is required to size the unit. You need the KVA / fault rating and impedance of the supply transformer, cable lengths and the amount of linear load on the same feeder. Here is a link to a calculator tool http://webdc.transim.com/rockwell/ If all the drives are operating at the same time then just add the kw's as one large drive \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF700 Analog Output I have a project where I am reading output power from a PowerFlex 700 series A VFD (part number 20B D 077 A 3ANNANA0) over the analog output connection. I am scaling this value between 0 and 90 kW. My customer complains that at a no load situation the display from this scaling will be around 1.5 kW, while the HIM will display about .8 kW. If this is normal can you help me with an explanation? [/INST] DMM, it would be helpful to know how the parameters related to the analog out have been configured (i.e. par# - value) and also some informations about the analog in you use (is it a PLC module, which, which input range etc.). The more infos you put into your posts, the more help you can expect to receive from other users... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex700VC Encoder Loss Flt 91 Summary: PowerFlex700VC FLT 91 Encoder Loss FaultGood day! One of our electrical hoists is tripping from time to time with FLT 91 Encoder Loss Fault. Sometimes it happens during lifting and hoisting up/down with or without load and sometimes even without using it. The system has been working for 10 years without any issue, it just started last month. I have changed the encoder, encoder connector, encoder card and checked all the wirings interconnections but so far, no luck. The length of the encoder cable (festoon) is around 100 meters. Out of frustration I’m now planning to change the VFD and cassette control card, but I really don’t think that they are the culprit. Another thing is to change the cable, but this is a very big job. I’m lost to what I do next and in need someone expert advise. Thanks, Ian [/INST] I don't think this is a VFD problem. Could be cassette, but more likely I think you have a cable problem. You've changed everything else directly related to the encoder; I'd lean towards a cable conductor fracture. Before replacing the cable, can you do a close inspection of it, including tactile? One other place to look would be the power supply feeding the encoder. Do you have proper voltage all the way out at the encoder? If you're not externally powering the encoder (using the cassette), then replacing the cassette might do the trick. How often does the failure occur now, and when (or WHERE in the hoist motion) does it occur? \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Kinetix Hard Overtravel I need to set the action for hard overtravel to function as Soft Overtravel - that is - allow motion in the opposite direction and automatically clear when the Hard Overtravel switch is no longer contacted. Any ideas? [/INST] Review tech note 21499. Basically, to get off a hardware over travel switch, the configured fault needs to be disable, jog off the switch and the re-enable the fault configuration. The tech note has example code to doing this. Linkified for convenience - JHutch \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] RIO adapter 1336- MOD-G2 with PF 70 I am replacing a 1336 drive with a PowerFlex 70. The 1336 is controlled by a PLC 5/40 through RIO adapter [/INST] I'm not aware of such a possibility...the only old interfaces that can work with Powerflex 70EC Drives are the Scanport adapters. Here you've to use a 20-COMM-R inside the PF70, modifying the actual PLC5 program as needed... see Aid 45063 which contains some informations about this communication. - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] MAJ Instruction Jerk Units Hi, I'd like to know what Jerk Units refer to. Especially, about % of time, Units per MasterUnit3, % of time-Master Driven. Let me know the definitions of jerk units, please. Environment: Studio 5000 ver33.01_ MAJ, MAM Instruction Best regard Daniel Kim [/INST] Hi Dong-Uk Kim, See this answer only as Information in Physics. Velocity is the movement or rotation speed of your Axis, Drive or whatever. The Unit is distance per time, like meter per second or similar. Acceleration (or Deceleration) is the Change of Velocity. Like how much does the Velocity change per time. So the Unit is Velocity per time, like meter per second² (squared). Jerk is the Change of Acceleration. Like how fast does something accelerate per time. So the unit is Acceleration per time, like meter per second³ (cubic). You can say Acceleration is the derivative of velocity and Jerk is the derivative of Acceleration. As a figurative example think about a car that is towed away: When the towing car starts and the tow rope is tightened, there is a strong jerk in the towed vehicle. You may search for these Terms: S-Curve, reduce Jerk. Jerk Units for a Drive, should be the Unit, at which the Acceleration or Deceleration is allowed to change. Less Jerk is smoother when starting and stopping. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerful 4 E-STOP I am building a small panel with two(2) powerflex 4 VFD drives.I need to hard wire an e-stop into the drives. How do I do this?I have been told that contactors on the motors are not good and that I can't e-stop electronics. Does that mean I can't e-stop the VFD? The application is small. It runs two small horizontal conveyors. There is no major risk of stopping the motors at any point in time. My thought is to put a N/C contact in series with terminal 1 (stop). This will open the stop circuit and stop the motors. The drives will remain ON. Once the e-stop is reset, the open contact will close and the drive will wait for the start signal again from the main machine. Is this acceptable? Or will this method risk damaging the drives or motors? thank you [/INST] The Rockwell Knowledge base ID 39169 can assist. This attachment discusses the advantages and disadvantages of input contactors, output contactors and the DriveGuard Safe-Off relay http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/ \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Setting Home position on an absolute encoder Summary: I don't see where to choose absoluteHello all, I have a MPL-B320P-MJ74AA connected to a Kinetix 350 drive 2097-V34PR5-LM. I need to be able to set the absolute encoder to 0 at the home position. I've read in other posts to go to the Homing tab, but there is no tab under the properties dialog for the Kinetix. There is a homing branch listed on the left hand side of the box but I can't choose Absolute under the Mode drop down, only Active or Passive. Any ideas? My system has 88 taught positions, and if I lose 0 its a lot of work to recover! [/INST] Randy, the homing tab is to define what happens when you issue a homing instruction MAH. One way to do what you're trying to do is, when you know the axis is at its home position, issue an MRP command, position 0. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex 400P Pressure application Summary: run drive at pressure setpointHello, I have been searching for some time but not finding exactly what I am looking for. I have a Power flex 400P drive Cat [/INST] http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-p.pdf Take a look at appendix D of the PDF link above (starts at page 177 of the PDF document). \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PowerFlex 700S Phase I versus Phase II control Summary: which should I choose for a new project? (if there is a choice)Hi, After doing a lot of reading and asking many questions here on this forum, I believe the PowerFlex 700S is the drive best suited for my particular web handling application in which I need two drives that will work on 208/240 VAC and that will allow me to configure them in a master/follower arrangement in which the follower drive will monitor feedback from two encoders (one on the follower motor and one on the master motor), and will allow me to control follower motor speed at a ratio of the master motor speed. As I have started to read the PF700S literature in an attempt to pick out the actual catalog numbers that I will want to buy, I see that the PF700S has (at least at one time), come with two varieties of control hardware - Phase I and Phase II. From what I can tell, Phase II seems to be newer and better, and I don't see any reason why I would want to consider Phase I for a brand new project. If anyone can tell me if my understanding of this is correct, or if I am missing something, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance, Paul [/INST] Paul, go here: http://raise.rockwellautomation.com/RAConfig/browsecatalog.asp?LID=ABStdProds,Encompass&onKil=http://www.ab.com/raise It's the on-line configurator for most of Rockwell's product line. Go to Drives AB, Architecture Drives, and select PF700S Work from top to bottom. You'll see that there is only phase-II available. Running through the configurator will quickly help you determine exactly what you need; the options self-limit so you do not create an impossible part number. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] kinetix300 alarm E19 EDIT: Linkified the Sample Code Item for convenience and removed the unlinked URL -FL Hello everyone, I would like to ask you I have a set of Kinetix300 servo, the drive is 2097-V33PR1, the motor is TLY-A220T-HJ62AN, I according to the ID number 96735, Alarm E19 when the servo drive returns to zero, how to solve?And also,How to control motor forward and reverse through OnBoard software software? What are the steps?Thank you guys for answering. [/INST] The technote I found suggests first verifying correctness of, and checking for loose wires, in the motor wiring. Second, check for mechanical binding in the movement. If your zero position is against a hard stop that could be a factor. Third, if your application allows, increasing position error and/or position error time in the servo parameters. If the error only occurs when moving to zero position and all other positions are otherwise okay, then the mechanical binding sounds like a fair guess, but I don't know enough about your system to really be sure. As far as the OnBoard MotionView software is concerned, my understanding is that you type the IP address of the drive into a bowser window and it will automatically prompt you to download or run a java applet which is the interface to the drive. Somewhere in that applet, if my understanding is correct from quickly browsing the quick start guide, is a screen to jog the servo. I am only going based on the quick-start guide and not personal experience. Regards, RM \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PowerFlex 400 - not operating at low drive signal input voltage? We have a PowerFlex 400 drive that is set for 25Hz at minimum and 50 Hz at maximum. The speed is to be controlled by a 0-10VDC input signal. At 10VDC the drive runs 50Hz, at 5VDC the drive runs 37.5Hz and at 2VDC the drive runs at 30Hz. Anything below 2VDC, however, results in the drive not running at all and being in standby mode rather than run mode. The run forward input to the drive is on at all times. I thought that with the min at 25Hz and the run forward input on, at 0VDC (or slightly greater than 0VDC) the drive should run 25Hz and increase in frequency as the voltage continued up to 2VDC just like it does from 2VDC to 10VDC. Is this not how the drive operates? Is there somewhere in the configuration that I should be looking? [/INST] Hi, please post how you've configured the following parameters: P034P035P038 T069T070T071T072 - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] MPL Motor Cable Hello, I have an MPL motor with a bayonet connector and a feedback cable used with a speed DIN. Can I use this motor and cable together? In this case I can't use transition cables. I need a solution with the products I have. Thanks, [/INST] Hello, Can you please confirm the full catalogue numbers of the MPL servomotor and the feedback cables? That information will help to fully understand the system you are working with and how to best assess potential alternatives... \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex 700 PI control....Help needed Hi I am new to the forums, I hope I'm in the right place to get some help.I have an application using a 110 Kw powerflex 700 inverter (vector) driving a 90kw motor being used as a pump (PD not centrifugal). I have a pressure gauge sending me a 4-20 mA signal which I am using as my speed control method (I am also using a pot on the panel as my 2nd analogue signal for manual control. Currently I am using the pressure gauge from 3 Bar (4mA) to 11 Bar (20mA) and I want to keep the pressure at 11 bar but of course I accelerate at the start and slow down as I get to 11 Bar but once I am at speed at 20 mA the pressure keeps creeping up over 11 Bar and I have no way of slowing the motor down to reduce the pressure. I think (please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) that a better method would be to use the PI control function in the inverter. My problem is I could really do with some help in knowing which parameters I am concerned with for this application. I am hoping (probably naively) that I can set my speeds and a reference to the pressure (in mA) and the inverter will do the rest. I would really like to know how to get this application running and also would like to learn more about this for future applications but I am a bit of a novice so can someone please supply me with a solution in the form of a idiots guide (for an idiot !) Anyone and everyone's help would be really appreciated Dan [/INST] Hi Dan,Yes, PI control is what you want to do. You want to use the PI in Exclusive mode. Parameter 124 sets this up. Set bits zero and four. Exclusive mode means that we are doing standard PI and not speed trim. Zero clamp means that if the PI algorithm results in a negative value for the reference, the drive will clamp the reference at zero stopping the motor, not reversing it. Then, parameter 125 enables the PI system to work. Set bit zero. Now you have your choice of where to adjust your setpoint. Most people use the PI Setpoint (which is parameter 127), but you can use one of the other inputs if you wish. I suggest using the PI Setpoint for now. Parameter 126 is set at PI Setpoint by default. Parameter 128 is where you select the feedback input. You'll choose the analog input where your transducer is connected now. I recommend also setting the accel and decel values to about 2 seconds and let the PI control the rate of accel and decel. Those are parameters 140 and 142.Since the PI Setpoint in parameter 127 is set to 50%, the drive will do whatever it needs to do to drive the feedback to 12mA which is 50% of the 4-20mA range. Larger values for the PI Setpoint will cause the drive to ramp the motor faster to null the setpoint / feedback error. Smaller numbers will do the opposite.The PI Prop Gain parameter 130 is set to 1.0 by default. This means that for every 1 percent change in error between the setpoint and feedback, the drive output will change 1 percent. Smaller numbers here make the output of the drive less active, larger numbers make it more active. Try the defaults for params 129 and 130, they usually work well as a starting point. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Connected Components Workbench Developer Edition All, Does any one of you have , any documentation related to CCW Developer edition, that describes the trending facility that the latest version has inbuilt. I am basically looking for the sampling rates, capturing interval etc. The profile & the launch material for CCW does not have any information on the same. [/INST] Hi @Rahul Dhote, I suggest to review the following technote, which contains details about trending in CCW: QA38063 You can also find trend info inside CCW Help. Here below are some info taken from v13 help: The minimum (slowest) sample rate is 60 minutes The maximum (fastest) sample rate is 10 milliseconds The maximum capture time is 30 days The maximum number of samples is 20 million Hope this helps. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] EDS 2011 Error Message Has anyone had trouble while monitoring an E3? I can monitor the parameters for a few seconds and then it just stops giving me error message EDS 2011. It states a communication error, unable to establish connection with the target device. I can monitor again right after but still only for a few seconds before it quits and gives me the same message. [/INST] You might try disabling wireless on the laptop... or something else is trying to com at the same time.. power scheme set to always on... screensaver off... infrared manager off.. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex40P with Encoder, Just want Speed Control.... I have an application that uses a PF40P with an Encoder. I want to simply set the speed and am not doing any positioning. I'm guessing that I need to set the unit for PID control with the encoder as the PID feedback. Are there any User Guide that define the steps/basics behind this without reading the entire manual??? Thanks [/INST] You can read the first part of Appendix F in the PF40P user manual to help you setup the encoder for speed feedback. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Trouble logging in to other parts of the community? Hi there. We've gotten reports of some Rockwell employees having issues logging in to other parts of the community. We are working hard to fix the login issue and will update you here when we have the issue resolved. Thank you for your patience! Eileen [/INST] nan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PowerFlex 753 with new Main Control board Summary: Having electronic keying issue Had a main board go out in a Powerflex 753. New board says it is v10.2. I can not find the database for this version and when I try to create one it never shows up? I have up to v6.11 on my laptop. Running off of a compactlogix if that makes a difference? Can set to highest and disable for the time being if it will communicate correctly, but would like to keep the keying on. Thanks, DR [/INST] You can use controlflash to downgrade the drive to match your application. Upgrading your application to match your drive can be be a bit time consuming. If you go to this website: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/index.html You can download the latest AOP for the PF750 series. That must be installed into your version of Logix 5000. At that point, you can select the proper firmware to match the drive. However, the firmware in your application is not too troubled (unlike earlier ones) so it's ok to stay with 6.11. From the same page noted above, you can download the firmware for 6.11. Install that into the drive and you should be good to go. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Documentation explanation Hello, Here is a copy of the PowerFlex 4 and 40 Technical Data.All communications looks to be present for the PF40, is that true ?I want to use a Modbus RTU link, is it possible without an additionnal board ? Many thanks. Serge. [/INST] Yes, this is true; see also this LINK for more infos. All the PF4x drives can be controlled through a Modbus RTU link,using the Integral RS-485 port, without additional boards (and costs! :smileytongue: ) See appendix C of the User Manual for supported Modbus functions and connections. You may also find some infos and hints in the Knowledgebase (for example in Aid 27558) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] error 717-80030003 the path %1 could not be found in rslogix 5000 Has any one ever gotten this message when using RSLogix 5000 Pro?and opening a *.ACD project file? I'm running Windows 2000 and logged on as an administrator. Versions 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 are all installed on this computer. I used to be able to read all these files but since Version 17 was installed I can only read Version 17 Stuff. Any help would be appreciated. [/INST] I'm aware this could happen when you've not the needed version to open that file, installed on PC... it is not so good because a warning about the need to install the correct version should be there, instead the strange error message. :smileysad: Your situation is different, you wrote you've many versions installed on the PC... are you sure you've also the one for that file to open ? Did you try to open a sample program (there are many on installation cd of every version)of a version different than 17 ? Same error ? - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] RsNetworxii EDS Wizard Summary: RsNetworxii EDS Wizard A newer version of the device is already registered on your systemTrying to register devices in RsNetWorxii and I keep getting an error that states that newer version of this device is already registered on your system. It then fails to register the device and it cannot be integrated into the setup. [/INST] This is just a shot, but try finding your original eds file at this path C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSCommon\EDS and move it to the desktop. then try to re-register your EDS file then see what happens. also if you have RSLogix5000, try the EDS Wizard under its tools menu and see if you have better luck. Vin EDIT: I didn't even notice the date... hope you had figured it out. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Isolation between Analog common and Digital common Hi, I'm using PowerFlex 40 VFD to drive 1HP motor in delta connection. We are designing a PCB board with microcontroller ADC to measure the voltage between Pin 16 (Analog Output) with respect to pin 14 (Analog common). Also we are planning to power the board from pin 11 (+24V DC) and pin 4(Digital common). So we are using Isolated DC-DC converter so that we do not end up shorting pin 4(Digital common) and pin 14 (Analog common). Knowing the isolation level between pin 4(Digital common) and pin 14 (Analog common) will help us to choose the DC-DC converter. Please let us know what is the isolation level in kV between pin 4(Digital common) and pin 14 (Analog common). be1fb972-d664-452a-9369-a8eab6f6a753_file× 1 / 1Show captionsShowing image 1 of 1 Attachment(s) VFD Manual 22b-um001_-en-e.pdf 4.88 MB 1 version [/INST] Hello, I am trying to find out if there is any data published on isolation levels in KV between drive terminals. In the meantime, are there any references that could be shared on the potential suitable DC-DC converters circuits that are likely to be used on this challenging application? \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Servo Motor Life expectancy I am using AB Servo Motor Model [/INST] It is required to call in Tech Support in order to get this information.... :smileysurprised: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/index.html - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Kinetix Runtime Clocks. Is there any direct tags/status words that you can use to monitor runtime in the Kinetix CIP drives? Specifically, the Kinetix 5700. Ideally, I am looking for: -Power on time (such as DC Bus charged, but servo not enabled) -Actual runtime (-Servo On/Enabled) I know I can just use the DC Bus and ServoActionStatus tags in Logix to monitor these conditions, but I am wondering if there is any dedicated runtime counters or clocks already built into the Kinetix/CIP tag structure that is already collecting this data. [/INST] You can use MSG instruction to access some of those Diagnostic attributes, you can also access them via the drive webpage and find the attribute list: 710 Control Power-up Time, 711 Cumulative Run Time, 712 Cumulative Energy Usage, 713 Cumulative Motor Revs, 714 Cumulative Main Power Cycles, 715 Cumulative Control Power Cycles, 716 Cumulative Control Power-up Time. The attributes ID are in decimal and in the MSG they must be converted to Hex. Go to the Rockwell Automation Knowledge base article QA63499. to find how to use MSG for this application. If you use dual axis drive, the axis 1 will have Instance 1 and axis 2 will have instance 3.\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Installing Drive Guard Option on Enhanced Power Flex 70 Drive We have many power flex 70 drives, some with devicenet, ethernet. Some have encoder feedback, some do not. Some have Drive Guard, some Don't. In an effort to keep from having 5 different drives on the shelf, we had researched and thought we could just stock a drive with the last 3 digits of its model number as DC0, which is a devicenet model, (D) enhanced (C) with no feedback (0). We received new equipment with one that is the same size, but it has the following as the last 3 of model number, EG0, which is Ethernet (E), Enhanced with Safe Off (G), and no feedback. We stock the 20-Comm-D and 20-Comm-E communication modules, so we can just change it out based on the comms we need. However, I have been wondering if we can just install the optional Safe Guard module into the Enchanced (C) model and it will work for the (G) application? Trying to keep from having to stock another drive. Thanks. [/INST] The DriveGuard Safe-Off option 20A-DG01 will work in every PF70 that has the Enhanced Control board (C). The (G) you have in your product code is just the indication that this module is already available in the drive as a Factory installed Option. The DriveGuard User Manual explains how to install this option in your drive. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Unwind/Winder Application I have an application that currently has two unwinds, idlers and a winder. Basically, it is a machine that takes two unwind rolls and glues them together to wind them. I am looking at replacing the current air/disk brake control on the unwinds as well as the main drive. There are two load cells that control tension for each unwind and then the main drive runs as the winder. We were looking to replace this control scheme with Kinetix 6000 but I have never done a servo web handling application. Does anyone have any recommendations or concerns? I have dealt with unwind/winders with dc and ac drives but not servos. The customer wants servo control to keep things are pricise as they can get.. Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks, [/INST] Just a few thoughts, the servos have several different configurations that might help you. You can have the loop control position, speed, or torque. So for example you might control torque on the unwinds to provide resistance to the winder, which would be controlled by the load cell. Or you might run it in velocity mode and adjust the speed based on the cells. Another interesting option would be to run the axis in Dual Position Servo mode. You would use a small encoder on the load cell, assuming the arm moved radially like a dancer. This aux encoder would provide the position reference. So you set the move instruction to go to a specific dancer position, and the servo will automatically adjust the speed of the unwind accordingly. You'd basically be using the drive firmware to control the loop rather than something running manually. Many ways to tackle this. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Issue with Powerflex 4 startup I've recently obtained two Powerflex 4 drives. I have connected each to identical wood lathes.The first was a 22AV4P5N104 and it works properly from either the keypad or remote control I've added. I also have a 22AA4P5N104 connected to the second lathe. The issue I have is this second drive will erratically operate from either keypad or the remote control. At startup, the output display will rise from 0 to about 10Hz and flicker. The motor will not start on its own. If you spin motor, the output will rise to the level you've set on Pot but motor operation is still rough and erratic. No faults come up on display. I've changed just about every parameter to no avail. If I change boost from default, it will give overcurrent fault after few seconds. I've reset P041 with no change in problem. I have even swapped drives/motor to insure it isn't motor problem and issue still remained. Main question is this drive toast? Thanks! [/INST] It seems you've already done enough tests to understand it is faulty...I think you'll need to either change or repair that drive...:smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] kinetix 5500 - Demo box 120 VAC Hi, Can a kinetix 5500 be wired to 120 VAC for demo testing? Thanks, Thomas [/INST] The smallest K5500 drive shows a standard input of 195-264 VAC, single phase. It MIGHT work on 120, but I suggest you put a single-phase 120-240 step-up transformer into your demo box. The 2198-H003-ERS draws a nominal .7A with single-phase input, 2.1A peak. A 750VA transformer would suit this application. A Sola E750E weighs 31 lbs. If you're careful with your demo and stay away from peak loads, you could get away with a 500VA transformer; the Sola E500E weighs 19 lbs. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Product offering for replacing a 1388-AV60 What product does RA offer to replace an existing 1388-AV60 [/INST] PowerFlex 20P is a DC drive but I could not find a clear cut document that shows how to intergrate it in place of the 1388-AV60. The manual for the 20P can be found in the literature library. You can read the manual and check your drawings to see if it will work for your application. -Paul \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Sercos Protocol Error I am having an issue with a sercos ring randomly dropping out. The ring will get to phase 4 and then lose comms and start the cycle over again. This fault resets itself automatically, but it also stops all motion on that secros ring and causes an fast stop situation on our machine. I pulled some of the sercos log information as detailed in KB 56209 and see that I am getting a 16 [/INST] Can you give us a map of your SERCOS ring? What hardware? What is the processor? You say you've replaced all the drives but one, and the problem persists. Are you going to try replacing that last drive? \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 'position' and non position Summary: CIP Motion architecture What is the position and non-position in the IAB software? [/INST] There is no difference in part numbers between position and non-position drives. The difference matters to the communication module which will be talking to the drives. The 1756-EN2Xx Ethernet/IP cards can talk to up to 128 non-position drives, and up to 8 position drives (each position drive on the network decreases the number of non-position drives to which it can talk). http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/motion-wp001_-en-p.pdf Look at page 48 of the PDF link above. EN3x Ethernet cards can talk to up to 128 drives of either type. Essentially, if you want position control and are using EN2Xx cards for communication, you can only have 8 per card. You can use the servos for velocity control and have many more. IAB is asking the question so it can help you figure out the network requirements. If you tell it you want 10 servo drives, all in position mode, it's going to come back and say you need 2x of 1756-EN2TR, or a single 1756-EN3TR. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Single Isolation Transformer Multiple VFDs Summary: Has anyone ever use one big isolation tranformer to feed a panel with multiple VFDs?I have a panel with 11 1HP, 2 3HP, and 1 15HP PF525 drives and I want to use one isolation transformer to protect the power grid from the harmonics generated by the VFDs. I don't have room for individual line reactors and I'm not worried about protecting the drives from noise on the grid. Has anyone ever tried this? Would I just add up the KW ratings of all the drives? [/INST] i have done it with large drives and I did add up the KVA of each drive. you may also want to consider whether or not all drives are on at the same time etc. so that you may be able to get away with a smaller xfmr. keep in mind that even with an isolation xfmr the harmonics will still be quite high for six pulse diode front end drives. MTE and Arteche make some passive as well as active harmonic filters that should get you down to the 5% THD range. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF70 460 volt drive to 230 volt motor I have a 230 volt motor rated at 8.2 FLA. I also have a PF70 460 volt drive rated at 11 amps (20BD011XXXXXXX) I am using this drive to power the 230 volt motor. I will change par 0554 Max voltage to 230 to accomplish this. Do i need to size the 460 volt drive to the FLA of the 230 Volt motor which is 8.2 A or do i need to resize the 460 volt drive to a 20BD022 that can supply 22 A FLA? Space size and purchase dictates the use of this drive arrangement and the option not use a step down xfrmr. [/INST] The motor must have insulation required to run on 460V. If it is only a 230V motor, it's insulation may break down when using it on a drive like that. Even though the drive has a 230V paramter it still outputs 650V dc when it is controlling any motor attached assuming that the input to the drive is 460V. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] SMC FW Upgrade I am trying to upgrade the firmware on a SMC drive but can't seem to get it going. Drive Explorer will connect to the drive but won't read the new firmware version and I don't see the SMC on Controlflash. Any advise? [/INST] I guess you're talking about SMC Flex.... :smileytongue: Did you already check for upgrade instructions HERE ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PowerFlex 525 - Series USB Application slow to open Peripheral Drive. Hi! I have a physical machine with W7 SP1 64 bits operating system, on this machine ControlFLASCH V15.03 is installed, a virtual machine with the same operating system settings with all software installed. I want to use the serial USB application only on the physical machine, but it is too slow to open, a condition that does not occur on the virtual machine. Could someone help me solve this problem? [/INST] Henrique, On the physical machine does the USB Transfer Utility eventually connect, or does it never connect? Are you able to find the PF52XUSB.exe file? If not, you can get it from this Knowledgebase article. PowerFlex 523/525: USB Transfer Utility USB 3.0/Windows 10 Compatibility (custhelp.com). Let me know if these solutions do not work. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Torque Control PowerFlex 700 Hi,The parameter list in PowerFlex 700 AC Drives User Manual Series B, Vector Control Firmware 4.001 & Up Series B, Vector ControlFirmware 4.001 & Up Catalog 20b-um002_-en-p doesnt list the torque control parameters like 526, 527, 528 etc shown in the torque control blcok diagram http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex700/PF700_Block_Diag_6-03.pdf I am wondering where can i have the details about these parameters. Thanks and regards [/INST] Duplicated topic, see the one inside the right Forum's Board: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/thread-id/2594 - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] powerflex 755 cip motion drive Summary: absolute encoderUsing Studio 5000 rev 28, Powerflex755 Cip motion drive rev.12.002 with a 20-750-UFB-1 card . I'm working on an application that uses a screw jack to raise a roller in position for a lathe. I need a recommendation for an absolute encoder to use for this application. The roll will only have to go to 2 positions. Not much resolution is needed. I have tried a fully digital SSI output encoder but Studio 5000 does not support this encoder. I would appreciate any recommendation you may have [/INST] The UFB module should support SSI feedback, see page 281 in Rockwell publication 750-IN001O-EN-P - October 2014. Studio shouldn't care what kind of feedback the drive uses as long at the drive supports it. You will probably need to confirm the SSI device you have is supported by the UFB. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] breakout board connection I am using a breakout board (CN1) part no.2090-U3CBBDM44 (with 24VDC to 5VDC converter).How to wire 24DC to converter,can I tie terminal X-(AUX_COM) and X+(24V_AUX_PWR) to 0V and 24VDC terminals the same with I/O power supply termianl IOCOM and IOPWR? Thanks [/INST] Derek, you may do that. Just be aware to ground the supply elsewhere in the system, as X- is isolated from chassis ground of the drive. - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Correct way to change a PF drive (ENET) Summary: I need to know which is the best way to make the new drive recognized by PLC when I replace a new one When I have a drive that need to be replace, what i usually did is either these 2 ways : 1. Put the new drive in, config the new IP add, reset the ENET switch (if needed some time) and let the PLC connect to this drive. After that i use RSLogix to access the parameter and config them as my perference 2. Copy the parameter from the existing drive to HIM, replace the drive and transfer it to the new drive. Reset the switch These ways always work for me until one day I can not make the PLC regconize the new drive (Yellow triangle mark) . On the drive, NET A & NET B lamp blinking . I can still ping the drive from the network and see it by RSLinx. After all the efforts (to reset PLC, reset switch, try another drive, redownload the PLC program), i come to the last way : delete the drive out of the IO configuration and add it in again - match drive - redownload the program. Then it work. Could anyone tell me what wrong i am doing to change the drive and what is the best way to do in this case. I really dont want to redownload the program because it make me lost some tag value . Thanks in advance [/INST] This sounds like a firmware mismatch. The plc program is looking for a specific firmware version but your new drive has something different. That you match the drive after deleting it pulls the correct firmware number in. You should flash the drive to the firmware version expected by the plc program to have a more seamless replacement. Alternatively you can disable hardware keying, but i think that will cause you different problems. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] powerflex 753 and micrologix 1100 messaging Summary: will 500CPU write messages cause EEPROM damage I started messaging a 753 through a 22 com e from a micro 1100 using a 500CPU write message. After doing further research, reading the 22 com e manual, I see all examples show using the CIP Generic write, which writes to NVram, and CIP generic put which writes to rom. Wondering if my method will cause EEPROM damage over time. [/INST] The 22-COMM-E is not compatible with the PF753. You need a 20-COMM-E. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] ArmorStart 284GS I/O warning Found I/O warning bit ON in PLC. I could not find anything in AOP in studio 5000. Visually drive dont have red indication. How to find and reset this warning. I/O removed and power recycle tried. No luck. [/INST] nan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 180 Powerflex 700VC part number I need a 180Amp PFlex 700 type 1 with external HIM. I need 24V inputs and all the analog outputs available. I need 2 N.O. relay outputs and no communication modules. No braking resistors. Can someone help with this part number. I have this part number (20BD180A3ANNANC0)but not sure if this has an external HIM with it. If I need a seperate part number for the external HIM, can you please give me this. It will need a long cable between the drive and external HIM. Thank you. [/INST] CRAIG_1, your part number has the on board LCD, not an external one. I may suggest to navigate this LINK, where you may find a configurator, to understand your part number. Anyway, the external HIM isn't available as a Factory Installed Option in that drive...I mean you need a separate part number. If you need a Panel Mount option, the cat. number is 20-HIM-C3S (it includes a 3 meters cable to connect to drive).If you need an Handheld HIM, then you may use the one already installed over your drive (that is a 20-HIM-A3) and a 20-HIM-H10 (1 meter cable) plus a 1202-Hxx to get a distances up to 10 meters. Take a look at pubblication in the link below, at page 8 you may find what I've just summarized above. PF700 Technical Data Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Servo catalog number Trying to setup a Ultra 3000 drive (2098-DSD-030-SE) to a MPS-A454OF-MJ52DA servo motor. In module properties I can not find the servo in the motor catalog drop down box. Does this mean the drive and motor are not compatible with each other? According to Rockwells product sheet it is. Anybody have an idea on what to look for next? [/INST] If you are confident you have a valid Drive/Motor combination, then it is probably due to your Motor Database being out of date. This tends to happen as new motors are introduced to the market after the software has been released. See the following technotes: Aid 38473 - Aid 46223 - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Let shunt resistor work----K350 I have a 2097-Rx shunt resistor install on a Kinetix 350 But I don't configure the software let shunt resistor work My English is poor, I hope you can understand, thank you [/INST] Open the drive properties (from the IO tree), go to the Power tab, make sure the Bus Regulator Action is set to Shunt Regulator. This is should be the only software configuration that is needed to set up the resistor. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex 4 horizontal mounting Are there derating factors when mounting a Powerflex 4 horizontal ( sideways ) ? [/INST] David9, is it possible to provide forced air through the drive in the horizontal mounting configuration? Can you add a pancake fan to your enclosure directing air through the drive's cooling fins? We've done this for PLCs, & servo drives mounted horizontally to eliminate the need for derating. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Roll Mill Launcher We have an application that was recently upgraded from an old 1394 multi axis servo to K6K. Two of these axis where geared together during a launching cycle to feed a sheet into a Roll mill. With the 1394 you where able to enable both axis to gear then trigger a start but with K6k when the MAG for the first Axis to the Mill is turned on it start and then the Next MAG is enabled releasing the second axis. The MAG and located on the same rung. These Axis grip the sheet one from the leading edge the second on the trailing edge. You can see that if the trailing edge is Gear first then the sheet buckles. If the leading Axis is geared first it tries to pull out of the grippers. If the Trailing is geared to the Leading then the leading geared to the Mill the position error between the Axes pulls the sheet out of the grippers. The closes thing that we could get to work is to MAG the Leading Axis to the Mill then MAG the Trailing to the Mill. The Trailing uses a slightly different ratio. We still in some cycles have the Trailing edge bucle abit. What I was thinking is mybe somehow I can program the Trailing Axis to act like a caboose and not and engine. How would I do this. Torque Mode Maybe? The system now is hard to push through the Gearbox when the Drive are disabled so the motor will have to provide some forward power just to over come the friction of the actuator and gear reduction. Current CycleFront Pincher at 140 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Back Pincher at 300 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Front & Back Pincher Grab PartMAG Front to MillMAG Back to MillFront Pincher Opens @ 80 inchesFront Pincher MAM @ 40 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBack Pincher Opens @ 100 inchesBack Pincher MAM @ 52 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBoth return to start point for next cycle. What I would like to try isFront Pincher at 140 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Back Pincher at 300 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Front & Back Pincher Grab PartMAG Front to Mill??? Back pincher to apply a dynamic break affect so the Front pincher pulls it alongFront Pincher Opens @ 80 inchesFront Pincher MAM @ 40 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBack Pincher Opens @ 100 inchesBack pincher stopsBoth return to start point for next cycle. [/INST] Something funny is going on here. There is a chance that the gearing could be applied as you have it two coarse updates apart (even though the instructions are in the same rung). However this would be random and it sounds like what you described happens every time. Look closely at your clutch settings on the gearing and checked to see if it is enabled that the accels are the same (or even better make the following axis have a higher clutch accel). I would have suggested what you've already tried and thats gearing the trailing to the leading and then the leading to the Mill, but you still have errors here too. This would definitely be the way to do it, waiting for the first gear to be established before gearing to the Mill. Ensure that you trailing motor is geared to the ComandPosition of the leading motor.There has to be something fundamentally wrong here, (clutch active and different accels, gearboxes differrent ratios when you think they are the same, slack or slipping couplings etc).Were all the gearboxes changed out to with the 1394? Are the motors / gearing identical for each roller and all conversion constants correct?Maybe you could upload your code and someone may take a look and see if they can replicate it with vrtual axis.Another thing to do is trend your axis positions and velocities and see if the feedback indicates that the two motors are apart or in sync. You can set a trend sample rate inside your coarse update rate to give best results here (e.g. if your coarse update rate is 4ms, sample every 3ms). \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Downloading parameters to Ultra 3000i I am trying to download a parameter file to a Ultra 3000i (2098-DSD-020x) and it is giving me a Can't perform paste operation while Enable input active. I have clicked on the disable all tab and also made sure that the enabled option was not checked under the commands menu. What can I do to get the parameters from my offline file onto the drive? [/INST] Randy, try to see if the following solves: 46985 - Problems copying a off-line Ultraware file onto an existing on-line drive - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF755 over Ethernet/IP with CompactLogix Summary: How to setup the communication?Hi all, I have 2 PF755 suposelly communication with my CompactLogix. Everything looks ok but when I set the Reference value and the Start bit the drive does not start. I used the 755 Profile in Sudio 5000. Everything seems fine but I have the feeling that I am missing one little configuration like where the drive should read the reference and start/stop from. I did not change this as I think this is automatically done when the Tags are created by the profle. Is there a document that explains what exactly has to be setup? Thank you in advance for your help. Thales Jacques [/INST] Can you upload your ACD file for us to look at? Also, the DNO files for the drives? It may be nothing wrong with your ACD file, but rather the configuration of the drives themselves. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] EM Brake option for the PF40 Greetings, I have a customer looking to have a brake motor (c/w Electro-Mechanical brake (EM brake)). The digital inputs on the drive have an option for the EM brake release, however that parameter option is not available on my demo. The firmware on my drive is at version 2 levels. In what firmware did that option become available? Can I flash the firmware up on the drive? I haven't been able to find a way to do this. Thank you,Chris [/INST] Hi Chris, unfortunately PowerFlex 4/40/40P/400 drives are not field flashable by enduser.Please contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centre for further information. Anyway the release of the firmware where this option in the Digital Input was added is 3.02...actually the shipping firmware on those drives is 6.01. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Motor starter information Summary: Looking for product specifications and interconnect diagramHello, We have had a particular product that was specified to us for a new system we are building and I cannot find any information on it other than a replacement parts list. The part number that the company gave us is 505V-AOXWD-104 motor starter. Would there be a manual for this product? If so could you give me a link or forward the info? Thank you for any help you can provide. [/INST] I suggest starting with these two links. The part number you gave looks a little odd. The 'D' would usually follow the 'AO', meaning a 120v coil. I can't figure out the overload part of the number. I'm not real familiar with the NEMA components. http://ab.rockwellautomation.com/Motor-Control/LV-Starters/NEMA http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ca/a117-ca902_-en-p.pdf \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Integration of LabVIEW and Ultraware for the Ultra 3000 Drive Do any drivers exist which provide an interface between LabVIEW and an Ultra 3000 drive? Or is it possible to use the Ultraware software in conjunction with LabVIEW? Many thanks! [/INST] Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Well, as far as I know, there isn't something ready to do that communication... the only way (really not easy !) could be the use of the Host Commands through the Ultra 3000 serial port. Start taking a look to Host Command Reference Manual Consider the usage of Kepware User-Configurable-Driver (created using KEPServer EX), basically a configurable OPC driver.There is an example of its usage made for A-B Panelview, maybe it can be useful to understand how it works (Aid 32390) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Mcirologix 1400 Ethernet to Danfoss FC302 Summary: Can I connect to the Danfoss FC302 c/w MCA121 kit onboardHello I have been reading the Danfoss manual on the MCA121 EIP card and it refers to connection with RS Logix 5000 later than version 20.0 Do you know if I can connect a 1400 using RSlogix 500 EIP or am I barking up the wrong tree. Any reference would be appreciated. Thanks Marshall [/INST] Welcome to the Forum! I guess it is not possible, as the device probably requires an I/O connection over Ethernet/IP (CIP class 1 message) that isn't supported on MIcrologix 1400. You may check if there are some information about explicit message (CIP class 3 message) on Danfoss guide, but it would be not a good way to try to control the device, though. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Spara parts of PF700S Please, where can I find information about spare parts corresponding to PowerFlex 700S, like list spare parts, delivery time and quotation, the catalogue number is:20DD385A0ENNBNANE Please, Can You help me? with some information. [/INST] Please have a look to the following link, there is a .pdf for Spare Parts. http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7ReleasedParts.pdf Get in touch with the Rockwell Automation representative for your region to obtain a quotation and more infos. - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF750 Drives | Dual Loop Control EDIT: linkified technode URL for convenience -FL Hello, I have read that dual loop control is support with the PowerFlex 755 AC Drive. Does anyone have experience with the application? As far as I researched, only UFB card supports it. In this card, I know that incremental encoder can be connected to one channel and encoders such as hyperface, biss, ... to the other channel. What would you say for this application in this drives? Thanks in advance for the extra information you provide. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/587814/loc/en_US [/INST] Hello, Chapter 6 of the publication below describes in more detail how to set up this specific configuration https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf According to this technical note https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/791509 it is recommended to use separate encoder cards. Regards, \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Kinetix 6000 E36 and E72 Faults Summary: What temperatures do you see these faults?Approximately what internal temperature in a Kinetix 6000 would indicate an E36, drive converter overtemperature or an E72, drive inverter overtemperature? [/INST] Per the manual, the environmental operating range is 0-50C. If you're experiencing these faults at an ambient much less than 50C, check the fan & airflow through the drive. If you're close to the upper limit of ambient temperature, you may be exceeding the continuous current rating of the drive. The E36 is specifically for the converter, which may indicate that it is undersized for the inverters in the system. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Can Ultra 100 series drive with DeviceNet be used without DeviceNet interface? After looking through the user manual, I'm unable to determine if an Ultra 100 series drive with the DeviceNet interface can be setup and operated like a standard 100 series drive without using the DeviceNet interface. Anyone know? Thanks! Jon [/INST] jdgoguen, if you leave the DeviceNet module of Ultra 100 unconnected, then your drive can be used and operate as a standard 100 series drive. Hope that helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Loading motion programs into an IMC-110 module using ODS and a PIC I have a customer with an older SLC-503 machine that lost memory from the IMC-110 motion module. We have the .amp programs, the old ODS floppy's and a PIC, but it's been fifteen years since I've used ODS. I have some old AB documentation, but it only refers to Windows NT. Will ODS install and run on a modern laptop, in a DOS window within XP? Do you still need to change the Config.sys and Path files, FILES=20 etc? Is RSLinx involved? Does it require a PIC driver to be added? If you understand any of this, you've been at this a long time. Thanks for any help! [/INST] First, I've to say I'm not an expert on that ...:smileysurprised: but, just trying to give some help... I've just found a statement about Windows operating systems, as follow: 8100-HS110 ...this software runs on DOS systems only. Windows DOS on 95 and 98 is acceptable. Any infos about XP...:smileysad: Also, for what I can say, RSLinx shouldn't be involved, as you need to use the software in DOS mode... I guess the 8100 software has its driver for the PIC to use... - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Drive speed, Devicenet Hi, I have a PowerFlex 700 connected in Devicenet, I want to change the speed from a PV+ who is connected to a compactlogix L35E (through ETH)... I know how to program the parameters of start-stop, faults, active and other easy conditions in the scanner module using RSLogix 5000 and RSNetworks (those things are working right now), but How could I send speed to a PF through Devicenet?.... what is the parameter of speed I need to set in the Dnet scanner module?.... this speed is something I could change in any moment (from 0 to 60)..... Thanks for your time... [/INST] You may find informations and examples in the 20-COMM-D User Manual Anyway, unless you've modified settings, by default you have 4 bytes of output, first two are for Logic Command, remaining two bytes are for the Reference Speed. Just maybe you have all four bytes in the same DINT inside CMX, so you have to use some logic there to separate and use the image correctly ( like BTD or simply a COP moving the output image from scanner to an INT array - like in the example of the User Manual page 5-10) See also Aid 43829 to understand the Reference scaling.... - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Multiple Motion Groups Summary: Why can't you make more than 1 Motion Group in Control Logix 5000? Why are there Motion Groups if you can't have more than 1? It would be nice to be able to make more than 1. As it stands, you can only issue a group command if you want all of your axis to act on it. [/INST] Welcome to the Forum ! I've not a technical answer, but as sometimes you may read the following statements on manuals the Logix control system currently supports a maximum of 1 motion group I guess it is a limitation on actual systems; I don't know if in future you will be able to have more than one Motion Group or if it was just a initial idea that will never apply... maybe other folks here would help on that. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Power Flex 40P What is the component DP 51 ? [/INST] I think you've to add more details on what you're searching for.... where did you see that code ? Is it on the Control Board ? The more infos and details you put in your posts, the more help you may expect to receive... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Optix Multiple Fill Colors. I have a simple rectangle that I am wanting to fill will 3 different colors based on an integer. I am trying to utilize the KeyValueConverter for this task and converting the integer to a string value. Obviously, this is not working for me. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. [/INST] Click the String datatype at the top of your key-value converter and change it to the color datatype.\n </s> |
<s>[INST] SMC-3 control terminal question I have a really basic question on some new SMC-3 (150-C16NBD) softstarts I am installing: How are IN1 & IN2 used? I dont understand how they work or what they are. The datasheet does not say. Thanks! Jeff [/INST] See the following technotes... Aid 62695 - Aid 62696 - Aid 24364 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Power Flex 700S - failure to turn on Good evening, I have this problem with a PowerFlex 700S VFD, from time to time, but not always. When I power up the VFD the display stays in Connecting to, and I can only correct it by turning it off and on again, sometimes up to 2 or 3 times. And it only happens every time I want to power it up. I attach an image of the display. What could be happening? It should be noted that I already changed the display for a new one, however the problem persists. [/INST] I've seen that happen before on a Frame 5 PowerFlex 700. I think it was caused by the 4-pin cable that went from the HIM cradle to the DPI 2 port on the bottom of the drive. If you're not using Port 2 for anything then you might try unplugging that cable to see if that has any effect. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] powerflex 4 control net why can't i upload parameters from drive in rslogix 5000 ver 16 using cnet? I can't see the drive, all i see is the 1756-cnb card and i cant choose a drive. [/INST] Make sure your drive has been added to your I/O configuration under the CNB card responsible for the drive. Also, when you add the drive to your I/O configuration, the major AND minor revision must match exactly in order to upload/download from within RSLogix 5000. If the drive is version 2.3 and your I/O was entered at version 2.2, then you have to change it to 2.3 in your plc configuration before looking at parameters. Your drive should show up under your CNB card even if you're offline if it's in the I/O configuration. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] POWERFLEX 700S FAN Summary: SHOULDN'T FAN STOP WHEN VSD IS ON IDLE?Hello experts, I have got 13 (thirteen) 355kW VSDs and when they are in idle mode the cooling fans remaining running all the time. I have before worked with SIEMENS MASTERDRIVES and MICROMASTERS SIEMENS MASTERDRIVES the fan will only start when the VSD receives a start signal and stop when the VSD receives a stop from any source. SIEMENS MICROMASTER the fan will start when the VSD receives a start signal,the fan stop is user defined via parameter. Does the POWERFLEX 700S frame 10 have that option? Any parameter or hard wiring ? Please see the attached name plate. [/INST] Take a look at the technote below https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28186/page/2 tech note:28186 Question When do the heatsink cooling fans turn on or run in PowerFlex 700/700H and 700S AC drives? Environment 20B PowerFlex 700 / Reliance SP600 20C PowerFlex 700H 20D PowerFlex 700S Answer The heatsink cooling fans turn on or run in PowerFlex 700/700H and 700S AC drives as described in the list of frame sizes and cooling fan operations for each below: PowerFlex 700 / SP600 Frames 0-4 On newer firmware (approximately mid '07) the heatsink cooling fan will be running only when the drive is modulating PWM (running). So when the drive is powered up and in a stopped state the heatsink cooling fans are off. In firmware before mid '07, the heatsink cooling fan will be running when the drive is powered up. So when the drive is powered up and in a stopped state the heatsink cooling fans are running. PowerFlex 700 / SP600 Frame 5-6, 8 The heatsink cooling fans are powered from the line or utility power. This makes the heatsink cooling fan on as long as power is applied to the drive. This is why you must use input terminals R and S in single-phase applications for these frame drives. For DC input drives you must supply 120VAC or 240VAC to power the fans. The frame 5 requires 100VA. Frame 6 requires 138VA. PowerFlex 700S Frames 9-14 The cooling fans come on after precharge and remain on until power is removed. They are AC motors powered by small inverters that are powered by the DC Bus. The ASIC board sends a signal to the inverters to start after precharge. PowerFlex 700H Firmware Revision 4.001 or Less All fans will run once the drive exits precharge PowerFlex 700H firmware version 5.001 or greater The heatsink fan will run when the drive is modulating (running). The fan will turn off when the drive is stopped and the heatsink temperature is below 55C for 60 sec's. Fan Control Option Added The ability to turn off the main cooling fans under certain conditions has been added. For 480V AC / 650V DC drives, when the drive is stopped and the heatsink temperature has dropped below the limit of 55° C for 60 seconds the cooling fans will turn off. Also, for 690V AC / 932V DC drives, when the DC bus voltage drops below 1000V, the cooling fans will turn off after a four minute delay. If this functionality is not enabled, the fans run whenever the drive is energized. The following parameter has been added to support this new feature. Parameter 465 [Fan Control] The ASIC card fan will run when the drive exits precharge. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex 700 fault 121 I am experienceing this fault and did a search of the forum and found this, but it was left unresolved. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/2212 . I was wanting to see if anyone has found a resolution to this fault. I have replaced all components in the VFD, then replaced the VFD. I am still getting the fault occasionally. Any ideas on what to check next? [/INST] We went into the VFD bucket, MCC and also the motor and tightened all of the ground connections. This seems to have fixed it. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Log of faults is not updating I have a system with kinetix 6000 and Controllogix, but in the feedback structure for each drive in the processor is not updating the log when a fault happens. What could be the problem?, how do i solve it?. [/INST] What type of fault are you getting (can you see a flashing 'E' followed by 1 or more digits on the Kinetix)? Is the Sercos ring still at stage '4', or has the Sercos ring been dropped. An E38 means you've lost the ring at the drive, and anything less than a '4' means trouble too with respect to the Sercos phase boot. Does the rest of the Axis structure update (can you push a motor round and see its position change correctly. The Kinetix firmware has grown since it was first released, and a significant number of faults added that display 'E' numbers, but don't give anything back via the axis data structure. If you go here to the sample code download page SampleCode and search for Kinetix, you will find some examples that provide code to retrieve the E number from the Kinetix and also faceplate's for a PanelView. These are all open (not locked in any way), so that you can see how it is all done and modify tweak to suit your own needs. These samples use MSGs using 'Sercos IDN Messaging' to retrieve data over the Sercos, and there is a Rockwell derived Add On Instruction AOI that manipulates the date and derives the Error faults to correspond with the E number flashing. Hope this helps \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 1756-HSC Do we have to tie the 24vdc common to card and if so where do we do that? [/INST] It depends... if you have a Differential Line Driver encoder, you don't need 24 Vdc common.If you use a different source, the Common should be connected to the RET terminal of the input you use (A,B). Aid 41188 See also the screenshot below from User Manual . Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] ultra 3000 sercos loosing enable Summary: loosing enable signal and no faultsI have a client with 4 drives on Sercos. all 4 drives have same hard wired enable signal. Drive [/INST] Are you running this via ControlLogix and RS5000? You could use the trending tool (a software scope) to track a number of tags associated with the drive to see what might be dropping it out. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF70 speed command Is it possible to use analog input 1 as the main speed command for a PF70 with analog input 2 as a trim.ie multiply the required speed of analog 1 by the % of analog 2.For example if analog 1 is 12 mA (4-20mA input) then this is half speed.Then if analog 2 is 2.5V (0-10V input) then the speed of the drive will be 50% x 25% = 12.5% The manual is very unclear.Regards Alan [/INST] I'm agree, User manual isn't so exaustive...:smileymad: Something better in the Reference Manual, did you see it ? (pages 99 - 100) Anyway, the Trim value can only be Added or Subtracted to the main reference... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] SERCOS IDN Messaging Can anyone provide a list of IDNs that can be read/written to Kinetix 6000?The configuration dialog for the MSG requires a 'Identification Number:' and 'Element:'. I cannot find these values documented. As a specific case, I am trying to read/write the bus capacitance parameter (parameter 591 in Drive Executive). I was told by tech support that this was id P-0-99, which is fine, but where can I get the rest of this magic list? [/INST] Here a link to the Sercos site, with a short description of IDN. http://www.sercos.com/technology/sercos_idns.htm Be aware, All SERCOS interface products must incorporate a subset of these, but do not necessarily need to include all IDNs. The following KB note explains this Sercos Messaging is not supported by RA phone support. Aid 50716 Anyway, a manual with a list of standard IDNs may be found HERE....it is NOT related to Kinetix 6000 I can't find out a list of the IDNs supported in Kinetix 6000, so I think the best way is to test it on a *real* drive... - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] How force AOI local tags. For testing and commissioning, I have to force many AOI local tags. How to do it. There any many bit level XIC in the AOI instant and each to be toggled permanently to start AHU fan. [/INST] If the local tags are exposed as external access, then you can toggle them on the HMI via FTLiveData (FTLinx), or OPC. Besides the HMI or traditional OPC Client, you can use OPC or RTD or DDE to an Excel sheet. PlantPAx Online Config Tool is an Excel sheet with a VBA OPC Client which allow you to bulk modify and write tag values to the online controller.\n </s> |
<s>[INST] CIP Module Fault - 755/53 & EN3TR Getting random module sync faults that can only be reset by completely powering down the drive. Only thing on the EN3TR network is drives and an HMI. Anyone else have this problem? Don't seem to have the issue with the Kinetix 6500 drives on the same network, just the PowerFlex. [/INST] We are having the same issues. We are very interested in speaking with you about it. You can reach me at 360-281-3263. Thanks, Dan \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF525 Rating Table Object? Hi all, I'm reworking an AOI I wrote for the PowerFlex 525 and am diving into the DPI objects documented in 520com-um001_-en-e.pdf. One parameter I originally put to use to establish parameter ranges is D367 [Drive Type]. I made use of QA20724 to get rated horsepower, power, current, output voltage range, input voltage, and rated current, but the code to produce this is a little involved at 140 lines. I came across a reference to a Rating Table Object in the above manual and am hoping to see if Rockwell can divulge a little more info about it and whether it provides a more straightforward way of determining these parameter ranges. I'm perfectly happy sticking to D367 if there's instead some formulaic way of determining this information. Thanks! [/INST] JeremyM IDK about the Rating Table Object... but based upon the text provided, I can take a guess. In the case of PF750, I know there are over 1700 parameters in the Parameter Object. When looking at a 5 HP vs 500 HP, the parameter list is identical, however, the values (min, max, default) will be different. As it turns out, only 17 of the 1700 parameters are related to the power structure. So I think this table is for those 17 parameters to show the min, max, default that would change bases upon the power structure. For example: The output current (or anything related to current) is different (in terms of min, max, default) for a 5 HP vs 500 HP. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Transaction Manager V13.10 String data issue. last week FTTM V13.10 installed and tested with 1756-L71 PLC V24. I am able to write data from PLC to SQL table. I am trying to read data from SQL table using stored procedures method. Compare string from PLC tag with SQL table. When configure string instead of PLC's tag, able to read data from SQL to PLC. When i use PLC string tag, no data. [/INST] Regarding the PLC string tag no data reading from SQL via FTTM transaction, it should be caused by that the .LEN field of string tag does not automatically get updated while writing the CLX STRING data type via FTTM. To workaround this shortcoming, either Define an additional data item in FTTM for the string_tag.LEN field, and output the length value from the database stored procedure as well, or Program additional ladder logic to update the string_tag.LEN field when the .DATA is written. Hope it will be working for you. By the way, it seems your account has not RA TechConnect entitlement. It is appreciated you may contact your local RA distributor or sales office to explore the TechConnect support contract in order to be entitled for RA TechSupport.\n </s> |
<s>[INST] flashing green led on Sercos interface 1756-M16SE Summary: flashing green led on Sercos interface 1756-M16SEi have a flashing green led on a Sercos interface 1756-M16SE module, on which one drive axis was removed physically, deleted from the program with successful download. i checked the manuals and found the following. where can i look how to reconfigure the drives? no faults were found on the motion group or drives or axes CP (SERCOS Phase) Solid Green / Ring (SERCOS Ring Status) Solid Green / OK (Module Status) Flashing Green . Check the configuration of the drives in RSLogix 5000 software. . Check the motion group, drives, and axes for faults. [/INST] I suggest to keep a single thread on this matter, to avoid misunderstandings with respect to the real issue you're getting. http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/comment/29605 You may eventually add or modify comments, but keep just one route. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF400: Motor Overload Tripping Problem. Hi all, I am facing one problem in PF 400 drive while setting P033 [Motor OL Current] parameter. I want drive to be tripped on 220 Amp. As per manual the drive will fault on an F7 Motor Overload if the value of this parameter P033 [Motor OL Current] is exceeded by 150% for 60 seconds. So I set there 146 Amp. drive get tripped in 30 sec and actual current draw by motor is 220 Amp. But when I set 170 Amp again drive get tripped in 60 sec and actual current draw by motor is 220 Amp. Also when I set 190 Amp again drive get tripped in 120 sec and actual current draw by motor is 220 Amp. and so on..... I just want to know what should I enter in P033 to get exact overload tripping. And as per manual it should be trip on 150% of the value entered in P033. Manual is attached for reference. Any Suggestion?? [/INST] Hi there, I believe that the manual has a misprint. I have never known the PF400 to have any more than 110% for 1 minute overload capability. If you look at page two of the attached profile (http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pp/22c-pp001_-en-p.pdf) you will see what I just stated. This drive was never designed for anything more heavy duty than a centrifugal Pump or Fan application. As for what the manual states, if you have a look at the PF4, 40, or 40P it states the exact same think as what you posted in your manual, so I'm guessing it was just a case of copy & paste with someone who didn't understand that this drive was different from the rest. Have a good one. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Powerflex 525 Summary: My drive is putting out 24v on my safe inputsMy drive is putting out 24v on my safe inputs, I'm trying to input the 24v from a relay. Is there a parameter that I can change in the drive that will stop the drive from outputting and take an input? [/INST] Page 239 of the user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf Shows removal of the factory-installed jumper on the safety terminals in order to use Safe Torque Off. Did you remove the jumper? With the jumper installed, you would see voltage on the S1 and S2 terminals when measured to DC Common. Otherwise, there is no way for the S1 and S2 terminals to be sourcing voltage. They are only input terminals. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] What is the use of Program mode and Test mode over Run mode in rockwell PLC. [/INST] Run mode is the normal mode of operation. Test mode is a version of Run mode. You can make online edits, Accept them, then go into Test mode and see if they work as expected. Then you have the choice to finalise and keep the new edits or to cancel them and revert back to the old version. In Program mode the code is NOT running. You can edit more easily than when you are in Run mode, and the changes are there in the processor without having to download. In Offline mode, you can edit freely and the changes need to be downloaded to the controller. \n </s> |
<s>[INST] Kinetix 5500/5700: Error 16#080e Safety network number mismatch. After swapping of two Kinetix 5500/5700 Servo Drives and assigning of new IP Addresses, the modules show error code 16#080e Safety network number mismatch in Studio 5000 Logix Designer Software. An attempt to Reset Ownership from the Safety tab of the Kinetix 5700/5500 Module properties was not successful, it ended with error message: Failed to perform required operation.Unable to perform service due to current module mode. [/INST] Disconnect EtherNet network cable from drive module to be sure to close Motion and Safety connection.\nOn Kinetix 5700/5500 Servo Drive display\n1. press the Settings button,\nselect Safety,\nthen press Enter button three times to Reset Ownership.\nWhen module boot is completed, the EtherNet connector can be plugged in again.\nThis method is described in Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives User Manual, Publication 2198-UM002.\n </s> |
<s>[INST] SMC Flex Start Stop Summary: Soft Starter wont start We have an SMC Flex Soft connected to the L23E PLC via Ethernet ( 20 Comm E card ). The sofstarter Display/Control has firmware revision 6.006. When commanded to start with LogicCommand_Start, it does start up but when commanded to stop with LogicCommand_Stop it does not stop. It only stops by making, by making high, the bit called LogicCommand_Option1Command. All controllers with Firmware revision 6.006, has this problem. The same parameter configurations work on other softstartere with firmware revision 6.003 and older. Please help [/INST] The reason you cannot stop the soft starter using the LogicCommand_Stop tag is due to the fact that the device is already preconfigured for a hard wiring control application(or it has been configured to listen to Option 1 Input tag state arriving via networked communications) ; if you wish to control the SMC strictly via EtherNet/IP communications, parameters Option 1 Input and Option 2 Input should be set at Disable . Refer to Page 3-16 of http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/150-um008_-en-p.pdf for the required control wiring diagram when controlling SMC Flex products over DPI communications (HIM or 20-COMM-E). \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 2HP PF755 Motor Speed Varying with Encoder Feedback Summary: Closed Loop Speed Control is PoorHello. I have been getting beat-up by this drive path over the past few weeks. It is a 2HP/480V/1750rpm application with a PF755/2HP connected to a known well-performing Marathon Blue Max 1024 Quad Encoder-Feedback motor taken from another line during troubleshooting. 150W brake resistor is connected. Control is entirely over Ethernet. This motor goes through a ~20:1 right angle gearbox with an output driveshaft down to a small meltpump. VFD cable is used to the motor with no terminations in-between. Control mode is Induction FV. Speed regulation is poor at +/-3% and load swings of +/-15% degrading to load swings of +/- 100%. Other paths with the same setup are rock-solid with very tight speed control - no deviation from set point is seen on the scada hmi. I have attached a video showing this. Motor/Encoder has been replaced, gearbox has been replaced. The speed control fluctuations persist even when disconnected from the load. The original new drive was just replaced with another new drive today. It has been Calculate, Static & Rotate tuned without successfully eliminating the speed hunting. Once again, the other paths on the machine are absolutely stable. Our process requires tight speed control. Any ideas where to look next? Thanks in advance, -dan [/INST] You did not say that you'd done an inertia tune, only the calculate/static/rotate tune that characterizes the motor winding. You need to do an inertia tune, and even after that, I suggest increasing the speed regulator bandwidth (P636). Assuming you use DriveExecutive or CCW, when you do the inertia autotune, after it completes it shows speed reg BW at the bottom. It never, ever changes this; the default I've always seen is 10 rad/s. After autotuning, before moving to the next page, change it. If you have a 20:1 gearbox. Try a value of 30. If that does not work, then go to P636 directly and increase it to 50. Also, be aware that, unless the drive was brand new / broke the box seal to install it, a drive previously used does not completely wipe itself when running the autotune wizard. We've found out the hard way that a drive autotuned for a small motor, then switched to a larger motor keeps some parameters that were appropriate for the small. We've found that you have to do a factory-reset ON THE HIM in order to clear out all parameters. Doing it from DriveExecutive / CCW is not enough. If your new drive was actually a drive new to the application but had been tuned to a different motor, that might explain some of your results. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Kinetix 5700 - 2198-D006-ERS4 v13.003 - EDS File Summary: EDS file for v32.03Hello, I am looking for the EDS file for the kinetix 5700 2198-D006-ERS4 in version 13.003 for Logic Designer v32.03. On the rockwell support there is marked that these versions are compatible. However, I cannot select a version greater than 11.xxx. I have installed the latest AOP. Would it be too recent to be in AOP? Can you help me? Thanks. [/INST] There could be something wrong within compatibility website... I found a technote indicating you cannot use that firmware with v32: to work with a Kinetix 5700 servodrive firmware 13, Studio 5000 version 33 is required. [Ref. QA60531] - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Kinetix 6000 Flash Programming Summary: How to flash ancient hardware to current I have several drives in a system which are 2094-BC02-M02 and 2094-BM01 units, RSlogix 5000 reports them as Revision 1.75 while RSlinx reports them as Revision 1.075. According to the documentation I have been able to find 1.85 / 1,085 was the earliest that worked with V15 Rslogix and for V19 I should now be running Revision 1.123. Sounds easy except that ControlFlash will not flash a 1.75 / 1.075 to anything. I have 1.089, 1.090, 1.092, 1.111, 1.120, 1.121, 1.122 & 1.123 and can flash a drive that was 1.096 to 1.123 without problem. What might I be missing? [/INST] What a pleasure to see you here in the Forum ! Did you try to use Hyper Terminal instead ? 39558 - Kinetix 6000 Drive upgrades using ControlFlash or Hyper terminal - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] 160 Drive DeviceNET interface Summary: DeviceNET interface retain settings? We have a facility in Malaysia that has several 160 drives on DeviceNET that have failed. They do not have RSNetworx, or the experience to use it if they purchased a copy. We have here a few of these drives that were pulled from older machines. We can send them spare drives, and even program a DeviceNET module if need be, and send it over there. Can they simply replace the drive and plug in the DN module? Does the DeviceNET module retain the settings like the HIM module for a 1305? [/INST] Few days ago, I replaced one of them (160), in order to change this device you need to make sure the EDS is the same ( older and new one), if you removed one 160, ( for example node #3 ), the new VFD need to be same node and same EDS. Hope help you. Regards \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] PF400 powering up in Hand mode I have 2 PF400 7.5hp drives, one of them keeps booting up in Hand mode after a power outage.I recorded the basic parameters :p031-460, p032-60, p033-12, p034-15, p035-60, p036-003, p037-001, p038-002, p039-150, p040-20, p042-002What other parameters should I look at that could prevent the drive from booting in automatic mode? [/INST] Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! What about parameters T051, T052, T053 and T054 ?You have configured P042 to use the AUTO key to switch from Local Control to Remote Control, which is the state of the drive before powered down ? - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Allen-Bradley Power Flex 4 I was involved in a project that required three conveyors to run at the same speed and the engineer suggested that we connect three motors in parallel, connected to an A-B PowerFlex 4. When we tried to run the drive it acted very strange. Two of the motors were rated at .8 amps and the third was rated at 1.4 amps. If we connected only one of the motors it would run just fine. Is it possible to connect three motors to one drive? Thanks, Dan G [/INST] Yes it is possible, with the following provisions: 1. Motors all the same size ( matched impedances )2. VSD drive size = load motors + 13. Output choke used ( same rating as the drive )4. Separate overloads to each motor ( no bimetals ) 140M units are ok5. set VSD for standard v/Hz ( no auto tuning )6. Keep total cable lengths to under 100 metres I would say that the reflected waves from each of the motors is screwing up the drive. The output choke should solve this. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] Setting servo torque limit Running Kinetix SERCOS drives with MPL motors They were at 40% constant and 50% peak. They were faulting out when trying to home. They said they could find no mechanical issues. I bumped the peak up to 60% and then 75% to get them going, and they later found some minor mechanical issues like lube. The Motion System Tuning manual just says Set the Torque limits to what is required for the application. The rated constant Torque value is 4.18NM and the peak is 11.1. How do I determine where to set the servo torque limits? Thanks for your time Jim [/INST] You need enough torque to do the job, but not so much as to break the machine. That's not something you're going to find an answer to in the forums or even Rockwell Tech Support. You'll need to talk with your mechanical designer to determine how much torque the machine can handle before failing. The fact that peak torque was not enough to overcome lube problems says two things - maintenance isn't doing enough, and you probably could get away with 100% peak. \\n </s> |
<s>[INST] How to reset motion instruction error? For example, if MSO instruction's error bit has been set for some reson, how to reset or clear it in PLC without drive or PLC power recycle? [/INST] Please try to take a look first to the Motion Instructions Reference Manual - Chapter 1 (Motion Concepts) about the behavior of the .ER bit in motion instructions... Then, please post again if you have further questions... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n </s> |