### Human: MPAR-B3600E-M4A Electric Cylinders can be replaced by what parts? I have one Electric Cylinders to need be replaced with the new one? But I do not order the old type. What Cat. number I will order parts? The old Cat. No. is MPAR-B3600E-M4A. Can you help me? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! See the following technote: MPAR and TLAR motor replacement list - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: CCW PF700. Which one? I am runnig CCW ver8.00. I tried to connect to one of our pf 700 drives. However, in the ccw drives catalog there are 7 different pf700s. None of them seem to match up with the cat no. on my pf 700 drive. Which one do I choose? ### Assistant: Let's start with how you're connecting to your PF700. Ethernet? 1203-USB? or something else? All you should have to do is pick the drive from the connection tree when you press the DISCOVER button. \\n


### Human: gearing Summary: Servo MAG to local encoderhave a machine with several Kinetix 350's connected to a CompactLogix L33-ERM processor. Have no problem gearing them together, or to an Ether/IP encoder. Can't seem to find method to gear to an encoder connected to a local HSC module. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bob ### Assistant: In short - YOU CAN'T. The master encoder has to come into the logix system either as a CIP-Motion encoder, or in one of several drives which take auxiliary encoders (the K2K, K6K drives do). CIP-Motion encoders are expensive enough that it's cheaper to purchase the least-expensive K350 drive and bring the encoder into the system there. Don't bother with a servo motor, just connect your encoder to this drive. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 300 and Kinetix 350 Summary: What can we do if changing the damaged drive Kinetix with a new one?Hello, We have 2 types of drivesKinetix 300 and Kinetix 350 We need to store the parameters setting for the drives to my PC because if one of them damaged ,we replace it with another one and load the saved parameters from my PC to the similar new drive. How can we do it? Best regards...... ### Assistant: I would start by reading the user manual for the K300 drive: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2097-um001_-en-p.pdf Look at chapter 5 for using the Java-based app built into the drive. Connecting to the drive using a web browser which can run the Java app will give you the ability to upload the drive configuration to your computer. For the K350, there is no on-board configuration. The K300 and K350 share the same power structure, but the K350 is controlled from a Logix application running on a CompactLogix or ControlLogix PLC. The configuration is stored with the PLC program. Do you have a version of Logix5000 or Studio Logix Designer with which you can connect to the PLC controlling your K350? \\n


### Human: MAR.PC delay Summary: In trend I can see that input is armed and I also se that.Reg1InputStatus is 1. Status .RegEvent2Status needs approximately 2 s. Please help me understand MAR.PC delay. We have 11 years old machine with clx L61 and kinetix6000. Last year firmware was updated from v13 to v20. From last weak one registration input on one axis works extremely slow. It takes 2 s to react and in the mean time axis moves to far and registration position is out of the limits. In trend I can see that input is armed and I also se that.Reg1InputStatus is 1. Status .RegEvent2Status needs approximately 2 s. Sequence is: MAS axis MAS.pc starts MRP MRP.dn starts MAR MAR.ip starts JOG .RegEvent2Status calculates end position JOG is merged in to MAM absolute position Thank you ### Assistant: How do you determine the 2-second delay? Are you trapping the time using code, or simply watching the bit change state from your computer? Doing the second is not a good way to determine true latency of the system - communications with your computer are the lowest priority of the PLC. You said the firmware was changed last year. Did the MAR work correctly after the firmware update, and the anomalous behavior started very recently? If that is the case, what else changed in the system? Are you running a new product on the machine, one with different parameters than previous ones? \\n


### Human: replace pf 753 Hi can i replace power flex 753 frame 1 by power flex 753 frame 2 and power flex 753 frame 2 by power flex 753 frame 1 if yes, i must change program, parameter or not. thank you ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: How to open the saved configure file .dcf in the Motion Viewer format for Kinetix 300 (Cat. 2097) Dear all,As we all know, We can save the Kinetix 300 configure file in the local disk in .dcf.xml format.My question is How to open the saved configure file .dcf in the Motion Viewer format for Kinetix 300 (Cat. 2097) ?when we offline to the Kinetix 300.Do we need any software just like as the Ultraware for Ultra controller? ### Assistant: We can not open the xxx.dcf.xml Kinetix 300 configure file with offline. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 350 Positionloop Bandwidth Summary: Changing Positionloop bandwidth on the fly.I would like to be able to set the Position bandwidth before the motion on this axis is started. I am not having any luck calculating and setting the system band width in the code. The seems only way to set it is with the knob setting under the axis properties window. Is this possible or do I need to look for another solution. ### Assistant: Check under the Drive Parameters tab on the axis properties. You can include PositionLoopBandwidth (from the axis tag) as a parameter to be written to the drive every cycle. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 525 Braking Summary: Trying to stop a conveyor without any drift.I have set the Accel and Decel to “0”, the stop command to DC Braking and the conveyor will not stop without drifting. How can I stop the belt without drifting? ### Assistant: Are you removing the run command, or simply dropping the speed reference to 0? Look at parameter A573, digit 2 (zero speed slip). In the User's manual, chapter 4, troubleshooting, there is an entry motor is rotating at zero hz or slip frequency is not correct. You could try the remedies shown there. \\n


### Human: kinetix 6000 drive no display on front just a period Summary: Kinetix 6000 E37 & blank displayThe drive ran fine for a while today. Then the main axis faulted E37 and the drive next to it shows no digits just blank on display other than a period in bottom right corner of display. ### Assistant: E37 is power phase loss. It sounds like you blew at least one if not all of the line-in fuses for your K6000 drive rack. Also check the connector for line-in power in case it wasn't seated properly, terminals are screwed down to proper torque. \\n


### Human: Vector Control for Powerflex 70EC Summary: What is FVC Vector mode?Can I run a powerflex 70 EC in FVC vector mode without an encoder? ### Assistant: No you can not. The Flux Vector Control algorithm uses the encoder speed feedback and compares it to the speed reference. Visit http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm001_-en-e.pdf Pg. 2-208 for a detailed explanation of FVC Motor Control mode. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 753 lower voltage question Summary: Will my VFD run on 220V single phase?Hello All, I have a unique short term situation. I have a Powerflex 753 drive Cat ### Assistant: Sorry, that you cannot do. The 750 series is 400V and above. Single phase will work, but the voltage has to be there, and you can't change that. Single phasing means you will have to derate the drive as well. \\n


### Human: CIP axis disabling hard overtravel, anybody got it? Summary: Unable to disable hard overtravel cheking in a CIP axis.I have one machine with 2 CIP axis Kinetix 6500 fw3.001. All are linear axis and they have overtravel limit switch. I follow this article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/575281 I can't use action Stop planner for hard overtravel limits, i need use Stop drive To recover from a hard overtravel fault i must disable hard overtravel checking as you can see in the last part of the article. Send a message to the axis module. When i try to sent this message i always get error 16 ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! First of all I've to say I'm not a motion expert... other guys in the Forum will be able to help you more. The only difference I can see from your screenshot and the technote you mentioned, is the Fault Action you are using. Stop Drive will disable the axis. I guess this will result in the message fault. Probably you've to issue a MASR first, but here is a field where I can't be sure to give correct indications... hope others will come and help. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 70/700 System Error - No device Application Code Summary: Technote 52027On a barnd new drive installed this month we are getting the application code error. In response to a ticked ticket submission about this, I was sent the contents of the technote. The technote says The PowerFlex 70 main control pcb's aren't standard spare part items or field replaceable items. Prior to installation the board require several flash files that allow the PCB to work. The files are boot code files, application files plus the firmware files which need to flashed by the factory to the boards. All of these files are flashed at the factory during drive assembly.... If this is the case for a brand new drive Then, Why oh WHY, send out a drive that has to be sent back to the factory to work?!?!? Can anybody explain why this condition exists? Since 2008? ### Assistant: This sounds like you got a remanufactured drive which didn't go through all QC procedures. That sucks, to be sure, and there is simply no excuse for it. What has your distributor and your local Rockwell Representative said about this? They SHOULD be falling over themselves apologizing for the mistake. To be fair to Rockwell, this is not the normal experience; Rockwell does generally do a good job shipping functional new products. \\n


### Human: PF 700 F5 Fault - Summary: Is this a bad cap problem or do I replace the drive2009 PF700 throwing an F5 Fault the instant the motor is called to run. Troubleshooting guide says that if this happens when the drive is accelerating its most likely incoming voltage. . . Incoming voltage is fine, Input Waveform gets distorted when drive attempts to start the motor (as the pic below shows). Motor tests fine. Buss voltage is around 750VDC when not being called to run Is there a capacitor issue at play here or does the drive just need to be replaced ### Assistant: Sounds like your AC line is high. The DC bus on a 480V drive should be around 680V when stopped (480 * sqrt(2) = 678.8). From the screen shot of your power quality meter the AB voltage is almost 500V. Verify the taps on the incoming transformer are set correctly. \\n


### Human: Module DEVICENET - SOFTLOGIX 5860 Summary: i don't have module devicenet in chassis Softlogix 5860 21.0 Anyone could tell me how to get the module DEVICENET oR CONTROLNET in the chassis of Softlogix, I can't simulate my network devicenet...please if you give me a solution i can give you a pressent of licence from rockwell ### Assistant: I'm pretty sure Softlogix only uses Ethernet for communications to the real world. I think you'd need a ControlLogix rack with a 1756-ENxT module and an 1756-DNB to act as the bridge between the two networks. Is there any chance of simply eliminating the Devicenet and going with Ethernet/IP? You will be much, much, much happier if you go that route. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 525 Encoder module Positioning of the Encoder Summary: Encoder location PowerFlex 525 PostioningI have been testing the 25-ENC-1 Encoder module with the PowerFlex 525 Drives on the test bench. Setting up the Drive as an indexing drive to binary select the setpoint when Position Mode (P558) is set to Preset Input. The trouble I'm having is placement of the encoder. When I couple the Encoder to the Motor Fan shaft I get desirable speed and positioning of the Output shaft on a 60:1 gear box. But if I couple the encoder to the output of the gear box and change the Counts Per Unit (P559) my motor speed is extremely slow but positioning is correct. The system eventually get to the preset position only it takes a few minutes to get there. I have tried to adjust the gains as the user manual suggested even as far as to the extremes. Lowered the Pos Reg Filter (P565) to 1 and raised the Pos Reg Gain (P566) to Max 200 but still no response to very little. I understand that this is not to replace a high end servo system but there are a few places on our plant floor that the cost of Servo system outweighs the benefit. I would like to find a solution to mounting the encoder to the tool vs the motor. In many application this is more practical and easily done. ### Assistant: You should set the parameter A536=Encoder PPR/60 when you couple the encoder to output shaft of the reduction gear box . \\n


### Human: ETHERNET COMMUNICATION Summary: ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONHOW TO STOP POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. I HAVE A CONVEYOR AND I NEED TO STOP THE POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. HAVE A NICE DAY! THANK YOU.. ### Assistant: Check parameter 125, Comm Loss Action: Options 0 - Fault (Default) 1 - Coast Stop: Stops drive using “Coast to stop”. 2 - Stop: Stops drive using P045 [Stop Mode] setting. 3 - Continu Last: Drive continues operating at communication commanded speed saved in RAM. If you're using a 25-COMM-E2P, you could implement a DLR ethernet architecture. \\n


### Human: ethernet communication Summary: ethernet communicationHOW TO STOP POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. I HAVE A CONVEYOR AND I NEED TO STOP THE POWER FLEX 525 WHEN THE ETHERNET COMMUNICATION IS LOST. HAVE A NICE DAY! THANK YOU.. ### Assistant: Duplicated post. Already answered here: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/posts/08bfd9c450?commentId=33720#33720 \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 252 Drive Summary: Drive Trips just powered upI have a PowerFlex 525 VFD that is tripping just setting in the enclosure powered up waiting to run with no other conditions, we have n inline reactor and the phase voltage is 585 phase to phase, anyone have a suggestion ? ### Assistant: What is the fault? If it is a 480V drive then 585V phase to phase is REALLY high. That would mean your DC bus is 827V and the drive will fault at 800V. Check the taps on the incoming transformer. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 VC Ground Fault Issue Summary: VFD goes to ground fault and issue is only resolved by replacing the driveWe have an application where a 132 kW motor is installed and PowerFlex 700 VC 400V 260A Series B is being used to control it. We are facing a recurring issue on this application where the drive goes to Ground Fault and after going through the troubleshooting steps we have found nothing so far. We have used the troubleshooting steps described in the following link https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/60178 We eventually replace the drives and after the drive is replaced there is such no fault on the drive. This makes us believe that the issue is somehow at the drive end. Could you guys provide us with help regarding some of the extra troubleshooting steps we might look for? I can provide other details as well if you require it. Thanking you all in anticipation. ### Assistant: Are you saying that after replacing the drive, the problem goes away for some time, but the new drive eventually reports the same fault? You have meggered the motor and the motor leads at 1000V? What was the resistance reading from this test? You have run the drive with the motor leads disconnected from the drive? The drive runs without reporting the fault? What is the motor lead length from drive to motor? Is there any sort of drive output conditioning (load reactor, active filter, etc.)? \\n


### Human: Kinetix 300 PositionCommand Problems Summary: Kinetix 300 PositionCommand Shows non commanded valueAt irregular intervals when I command the drive back to 0 (Using K300_EIPMove_AOI) it does not go all the way to 0. It just sits at an actual position of ~2.5 . When i check the I.CommandPosition tag in logix the value there is the same as the I.ActualPosition tag. I have no move instructions telling it to go to the 2.5 position so how would the command position tag say it is being commanded to that position? To correct this error i simply give it the move to 0 command again and all is good. Just wondering why sometimes it is stopping at 2.5 when there is no logic anywhere that even has a value close to 2.5 being moved to the commandposition tag. If you have any questions that will help answer let me know. This is my first servo/motion application so there may be a pretty simple thing i am over looking. ### Assistant: What is the position error tolerance set to? Is there a chance that something else in your system is disabling the drive as it gets to the 2.5 position, so it doesn't have a chance to finish the move? Something like a door guard being opened, or something dropping out power to the drive? \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 base 3 Stay In precharge Summary: what it is hardware damage or softwareDrive PowerFlex 700 - 20BD065a Show 0 volts in monitoring DC Bus Voltage Parameter 12, but 649V is present on DC bus, please help figure out where from parameter 12 comes and if any fix for this problem? ### Assistant: I believe the voltage feedback board is faulty, once it is replaced the drive will function normally in this regard. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 E36 and E72 Faults Summary: What temperatures do you see these faults?Approximately what internal temperature in a Kinetix 6000 would indicate an E36, drive converter overtemperature or an E72, drive inverter overtemperature? ### Assistant: Per the manual, the environmental operating range is 0-50C. If you're experiencing these faults at an ambient much less than 50C, check the fan & airflow through the drive. If you're close to the upper limit of ambient temperature, you may be exceeding the continuous current rating of the drive. The E36 is specifically for the converter, which may indicate that it is undersized for the inverters in the system. \\n


### Human: Migrating from PFLEX 700 to 753 on PLC 5 Summary: Wanting to change from Powerflex 700 to Powerflex 753 using Remote I/OWhat would be the steps needed to take to control a Powerflex 753 on Remote IO on a a PLC 5/60? ### Assistant: Double check the logic command word that is defined for the PF700 and make sure it matches the logic command for the PF753. Technote 576280 and 65712 shows examples. Last time I did this I didn't have to make any changes in the PLC5, but I wasn't using any of the dataliniks, only stop/start/jog. Install the 20-comm-R in the 753 using a 20-comm carrier card. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 753 fault Summary: PF753 shows comm. errors, ethernet network instabilityThe following details of drive given below: DEVICE NAME :POWERFLEX 753 CAT NO. 20F11NC030AA0NNNNN REVISION 11.002 SERIAL NO 804A0450 SERIES A RATED VOLT 400VAC RATED AMPS 30 RATED KW 15 APPLICATION: ROLLER TABLE MOTORS MOTOR NP VOLT 380 VAC MOTOR NP AMPS 20.7(3.45A*6 MOTOR) MOTOR NP FREQ 60HZ MOTOR NP RPM 1775 MOTOR NP POWER 9 KW Suddenly NET IO TIMEOUT fault(CODE : 5037)Come in this particular drive. in a day it comes several times. only 2 times when motor is in running condition drive stopped(not tripped) due to communication loss and shows in HIM Decelerating Only 1 time Port 4 Comm Loss fault (Code: 224)Occur. HIM Screenshots attached. Network Architechture for VFDs (node6,7,8 & 9)attached. ### Assistant: What version of Logix controls this system? What percentage of the processor is dedicated to communications tasks? In what slot of the drive is the 20-750-ENETR card? In one image, you show the port 4 error, and another, the 5037 error. The 5 in 5037 represents port number - what is installed in port 4 and what is installed in port 5? Is the DLR configured properly? (have use used the DLR tool which comes with more modern versions of Studio Logix Designer to look at the DLR?) \\n


### Human: Rockwell Drives Firmware now secure Summary: Rockwell now uses SecureFlash for drive firmwareIf you purchase a drive new now, it will come with firmware that is digitally signed and thus secure. If you wish to replace an existing drive with a new one, you cannot simply downgrade the firmware by flashing with the appropriate firmware for your application. You need digitally signed firmware. In fact, you may have to upgrade before downgrading, according to the release notes of Firmware 10 and 11 for PF755s. I feel very strongly that Rockwell should have announced this to their drives customers several months before rolling out this new feature or behavior. Rockwell has their reasons (according to tech support, it is because of new federal export laws prohibiting drives from having output frequencies above 600 hz). Fine - there's a reason and a need to do this. Don't you agree Rockwell still needs to tell us in advance? ### Assistant: Hi TJ, I'm a drives distributor specialist selling Rockwell VFDs and this is the first I'm hearing of this. Thank you for posting. \\n


### Human: Communication between a Siemens ET200SP and a Powerflex 525 I need to let these two component communicate. I was sure there was available a PROFINET module for the powerflex but it seems that exist only for the bigger 7xx series... am I correct? So I see that there is the Profibus module, but from PLC side the profibus add-on it's too big for the current machine. The last solution I think is the Modbus RTU communication but I can't find any real information about that and how to manage it, can you help me? Thank You ### Assistant: Modbus RTU communication can be accomplished through the embedded DSI port. See App. C inside the User Manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: Power Flex 755 Fault Codes 16 #204 , #926 Summary: Recommend to upgrade 755 firmware from 9.001 to 11.001. For a Network issue????Fault ### Assistant: Haven't a clue what the difference is; you could look at the firmware release notes: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/750-rn037_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rn/750-rn033_-en-p.pdf It very well could be they discovered a problem in 9 with memory management and fixed it in 11. I have personal experience with the early firmware releases for 755 drives running CIP motion. In version 1, the Ethernet port could only handle about 10,000 packets per second, while a simple discover query using RS-Linx could send over 30,000 packets per second. There were about 4 firmware releases in 2011 as Rockwell frantically patched serious flaws in the 755 product line. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 753 Startup Issue Summary: Drive will not reach setpoint and appears to over-ampI'm having an issue with a Powerflex 753 drive that we recently installed which replaced a starter motor. The drive is 480V and 40A while the motor is 35.5A and 22kW. The motor is having problems starting when it is under a heavy load. When we try to start the motor while under load, the speed will only reach about 5 hz, the amp output is 40A, and the motor will not turn. If you decrease the load on the motor, it will run fine. The motor was able to handle the same heavy loads before we installed the VFD. Are there any parameters I can adjust to fix this? Also, the VFD never generated a fault when it was running at 5 hz even though it was commanded to 30 hz. Shouldn't I have seen an overload fault or something? ### Assistant: Was the motor nameplate data put into the proper parameters of the drive? Did you run a start-up wizard either on the drive HIM or using DriveExecutive or Connected Components Workbench software? Do you have the proper motor pole count set? Is the drive configured to be V/Hz, Sensorless vector, or Vector / open feedback? \\n


### Human: Looking for a good example of speed/position stand alone master/slave for PF755 Hello, I have a customer that has an application with a dual shaft mixer where he is looking to keep the two shafts 180 degrees out of sync with one another using PF755 and absolute encoders as a stand alone application. Is there any supporting documentation for this or do you have any ideas on what would be the recommended way of approaching this. ### Assistant: The PF755 drives can do this - and technically you only need one PF755 - the other drive could be dumb as long as the master motor has encoder feedback. The slave drive would receive both the master feedback and slave feedback and do electronic gearing. However, it sounds like the 180-deg out of sync is required because the two shafts have the potential for physically interfering with each other? If this is true, you're getting into dangerous territory where it would be better to have a PLC and do CIP motion with both PF755 axes. While it's technically possible to do everything you need using devicelogix within the drive, doing all of the logic in a 1769-L18ERM CompactLogix processor is much, much, MUCH easier. So much so that the time you save easily pays for the cost of the L18ERM processor. \\n


### Human: Axis Event Logging Summary: Capturing events on K6500 amplifiersA while back, I was able to download some sample code from Rockwell that captured events on K6000 (SERCOS) amplifiers. This was handy when debugging events or faults that occurred on back shifts or weekend events. Does anybody know if there is sample code like this for K6500 amplifiers? ### Assistant: I haven't seen an error logging AOI for the K6500 like the one for the K6000. The built in fault log in the axis properties should provide similar functionality though, just make sure you only execute an MAFR or MASR when a fault or shutdown condition exist. Otherwise your log will get filled up with every time you executed one of those instructions. You can also see all the faults that have occurred on a particular drive through the drive webpage. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 In Precharge Summary: PF 700 staying in Precharge under certain conditions.Hi all, I have a PF700 (20BD156FDAYNANCO) Frame 6 Series B that works fine most of the time. When the power gets cycled to it, it will stay in pre-charge and any residual DC bus voltage will eventually bleed off. I can't find much on the actually power structure of the drive, but from the documents I have gathered in the knowledge base it would seem that the pre-charge board needs replacing. Whenever the pre-charge board is not working, all of the LEDs are off on the board, but when the drive is functioning normally the green LED stays steady like it should. If we let the drive sit for a period of time (varys, but usually 10+ minutes), it will power up like normal. It is going to take a little time to get a board here. So in the mean time, is there anything else I can check? Thanks, DLR. ### Assistant: Just for clarification, there is an external power supply for the control voltage so the HIM is displaying the In Precharge. Someone here (the plant) thought it was a good idea for the external power supply so we would know what the drive was doing during the times it would not precharge (although, I have repeatedly asked for a precharge board to at least eliminate that component, even if it did not fix the problem). So, it has had this problem for a while now, but just hasn't received the attention it has needed due to the drive eventually working. Also, whenever I said let it sit, I mean with the power off, then turning the power on to it after a certain amount of time (doesn't matter if the external power supply is on or off during this period). Thanks, DLR \\n


### Human: Help needed to set up Powerflex70 Summary: Motor not starting, no faults, need advice.Hi there Is my first time in this forum, I'm not a control guy, mostly a pure mechanic but working as a Food and Beverage Mechanic sometimes I need to fix wires related problems, this time I have been mounting an old can filler( like new after rebuilt) with the 1973 original electrical panel, first step.......easy.... new wiring including a new old stock SLC 5-04 and Powerflex70, everything is working fine, but we need the motor working in three speeds, at this point I need a control guru advice....... We need to run the VFD in three different speeds: jog, low and high. We use a drawing from RA Drives Services and Support (Wiring Diagrams), the one named Selecting Multiple Speed Command Sources (Attached) without success. We have three relays wired to I/O s ### Assistant: Let's start with the easy stuff. Make sure you've got a good copy of the PF 70 user's manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20a-um001_-en-p.pdf Go to page 68, where it defines how the digital inputs will be used. You are using them correctly (364-366 set to 15, 16, 17). However, note that turning on only input 4 will give preset speed 1, turning on only input 2 will give preset speed 2, but turning on only input 3 will give preset speed 4. Rockwell uses the inputs in binary code to get up to eight (8) preset speeds. You may already know this information, but I want to be sure you understood. Go to page 33, where parameter 90 is defined. You say you've set parameter 90 to value 15, and 93 to value 16. Value 15 means preset speed 5, and value 16 means preset speed 6. Because you want to use the digital inputs and have already defined them properly, you shouldn't have to define parameter 90 at all. However, to get preset speed 1, you will need to set parameter 93 to value 11 (preset speed 1). Go to page 110. There, it says that the default source for speed reference is parameter 90, unless those speed select inputs are closed. To summarize, Parameter 90 doesn't matter. Parmeter 93 should be value 11 (for preset speed 1 when input 4 is closed) You have parameters 364-366 correct Remember that you have to set parameters 101, 102, 103 (the three preset speeds you've decided to use. Page 35 shows the defaults for those three speeds are 5, 10, and 20 hz respectively. Your problem, I believe, is because you've provided no means for starting and stopping the drive. You stated parameters 361, 362, and 363 are set to 0. This is not used according to page 68. Digital input 1 is set by default as a stop input, and digital input 2 is set to start by default (see page 68). Please refer to the installation manual for wiring choices for these two inputs: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/20a-in009_-en-p.pdf Page 37 gives examples. You'd stated you were using old fashioned way to control the drive, so your PLC must provide signals to the drive via input 1 and input 2. \\n


### Human: PF525 auto tune failure Summary: Fail to auto tune Powerflex 525Twice in the last year I have been unable to auto tune a power flex 525 in fvc mode. Encoder is A quad B differential 12vdc. Motors have been SEW and Nord inverter duty . Encoder coupled to back of motor. Oscilloscope shows good amplitude, 90 degree phase shift, and minimal ringing. Changed A and A not signals to eliminate quad check error. Even went as far as swapping A and B channels. Auto tune feature always runs motor to 44.999 hz. and will never finish. When aborting auto tune, you get the abort error. Clear it and try to run. Error codes F13 ground fault or F7 motor overload occurs. Removed motor leads from drive, metered motor with no shorts or breakdowns. Using ACVF Lapp shielded cable for motor. Shield connected at both ends. Lowered F1 kp to F3 kp from 100% to 20%. No change in outcome. Tried static tune and motor runs at high speed. After aborting static tune, and place motor in run mode, motor accelerates to extremely high speed ( much higher than 60hz). Motor nameplate data matches P31 through P37. Replaced encoder card and also replaced drive. Eventually updated the drive firmware from 4.001 to 5.001. No change in results. I have never had this problem on any other power flex drives. Spent many days trying to resolve this issue and have given up. Any thoughts would be appreciated. ### Assistant: I've had similar issues with the 525. Im guessing that the motor will run fine in SVC mode, but as soon as you put it in FVC it either faults or fails to control speed. For FVC with an encoder to work correctly a successful rotate tune must be completed. Make sure your feedback type is set to Quad Check. Also, the forward direction of the motor must match the forward direction of the encoder. Double check the directions are the same and switch A and A- if they don't match. \\n


### Human: PF755 How to proof test shear pin current limit Summary: Assuming shear pin been underpinned by Rockwell (TUV), should shear pin limit be physically tested?The PF753/755 offers shear pin current limit, but has this been underpinned by Rockwell (TUV) to work? Or should the shear pin limit be physically test? If shear pin is setup, can the parameters (Case ID ### Assistant: I'm not sure why you would assume that shear pin has been underpinned. Please refer to the programming manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf and to the reference manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf Page 188 of the reference manual defines the shear pin function as instantly faulting the drive if it reaches the user-specified current. The fault current can be set from 0 to 1.5 times the rated amps in Parameter P21, with default being the rated amps. You can program the drive to delay the fault for a user-specified amount of time. Refer to page 98 of the programming manual for shear pin parameters. In order to test, you would do as you describe and set the trip level to a low safe value, but you'd need to have a way of independently measuring drive current. \\n


### Human: example drawing need for PF753 to meet Cat 3 requirement Summary: example drawing need for PF753 to meet Cat 3 requirementone project need PF753 with Safety Tourque off to meet Safety Cat 3 requirement, It is difficult to find sample drawing from the user manual. is any machine safety guru here to give a hand? ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: PF753 drive with safe stop hi I am using a PF753 drive for on of my projects.(20F11GD034AA0NNNNN).The control panel has a E-stop circuit present with a potential free contact. Can i program the TB1-Di2 pin as a Safe stop.Is the safe stop option module 20-750-S1 is necessary for the safe stop to work? ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm001_-en-p.pdf You should read this manual carefully. The short answer is yes, you do need the card if you want a safety function. The digital input you reference can be used as a STOP, but it is not a safety stop. \\n


### Human: AB 1305 VFD Upgrade Recommendations Summary: AB 1305 VFD Upgrade RecommendationsI have five AB 1305 VFDs controlling 1hp to 1.5hp motors. They still work, but the housing is falling apart and it could be a risk of shock. Does anyone have recommendations on a PowerFlex upgrade? PF4, PF40, PF523... Thank you. ### Assistant: While there is a conversion document to go from 1305 to PF40, I wouldn't recommend it. If you still have 1305s running, I'd grab the newer drives so that you don't have to go through the conversion process AGAIN when a more mature drive family like the PF4 or PF40 also becomes discontinued. I would recommend using the PF523. \\n


### Human: powerflex 755 cip motion drive Summary: absolute encoderUsing Studio 5000 rev 28, Powerflex755 Cip motion drive rev.12.002 with a 20-750-UFB-1 card . I'm working on an application that uses a screw jack to raise a roller in position for a lathe. I need a recommendation for an absolute encoder to use for this application. The roll will only have to go to 2 positions. Not much resolution is needed. I have tried a fully digital SSI output encoder but Studio 5000 does not support this encoder. I would appreciate any recommendation you may have ### Assistant: The UFB module should support SSI feedback, see page 281 in Rockwell publication 750-IN001O-EN-P - October 2014. Studio shouldn't care what kind of feedback the drive uses as long at the drive supports it. You will probably need to confirm the SSI device you have is supported by the UFB. \\n


### Human: 1305 replaced by Powerflex 525 Summary: Main RCD Tripping after drive replaced.Hi We have recently replaced a 1305-BA09 with a Powerflex 25B-D010N114 in an 18 year old panel, since doing this we have started to get random tripping of the main RCD in the panel. Has anyone any experience of this happening and reasons for it. Thanks Graham ### Assistant: Tell us about the motor leads. Are you using VFD cable? Is the shield landed directly on the VFD (as it should be)? Is the motor end of the shield also landed on the motor (as it should be)? Is the ground wire running back from the motor landed directly on the VFD (as it should be)? \\n


### Human: Solar Water Pump Drive Summary: Solar Water Pump DriveCan I use PowerFlex drive to work as MPPT drive for solar water pumps? ### Assistant: What voltage are you planning to supply the Powerflex, and what is the voltage of your motor? Some powerflex drives will take 120V 1-phase input to run a 208V 3-phase motor. \\n


### Human: Axis Status bit or data tag Summary: Motion group axis status informationHi everyone, I have configured some powerflex 755 drives in the ControlLogix program motion group. I can see that there is Status category under the Axis properties. Double click the status category and in the open window, it shows Motion status, Axis status, and Digital I/O. There are some items under Axis status, such as DC Bus up, Position Lock, standstill, etc. I try to bring the Axis Status to the HMI display. Where can I find the bit or data tag related to these status in the PLC program or manual? ### Assistant: It is <NAME OF AXIS>.DCBusUpStatus, .PositionLockStatus, .VelocityLockStatus, etc. In your case the name of the axis would be MA_TFR01. \\n


### Human: Powerflex40P 22-COMM-E Summary: Powerflex 40P unable connect via EthernetI can not connect via Ethernet with Powerflex 40P. I use Drive Explorer 6.04.99-Full, 22-COMM-E. I try to connect and get the message: This is not a supported device. ### Assistant: Is your Ethernet cable connected to the Ethernet port on the 22-COMM-E or is it plugged into the DSI port on the drive itself? The DSI port LOOKS like an RJ45 port, but is NOT Ethernet. You must be certain you're plugged into the 22-COMM-E port. If you're certain you're correctly connected, have you tried using CCW? It's a free download and provides nearly the same functionality as Drive Explorer. \\n


### Human: Ultra5000 firmware update I have just installed ultraware version 1.82 on my laptop and when I connect to a ultra5000 controller I recieve a message stating that the firmware in the controller is older than the version of ultraware. Can anyone please inform me how to install and where to find the necessary updated firmware. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I'm only aware of the following technote with firmware for U5k: 70783 - Ultra 5000 firmware Latest version is 1.8.1, I don't know if it is enough for your Ultraware version to work... otherwise, I suggest to call Technical Support to get more infos. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance Forum's contributors reputation, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: Powerflex 400P Pressure application Summary: run drive at pressure setpointHello, I have been searching for some time but not finding exactly what I am looking for. I have a Power flex 400P drive Cat ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22c-um001_-en-p.pdf Take a look at appendix D of the PDF link above (starts at page 177 of the PDF document). \\n


### Human: POWERFLEX 755 HIP - CAT NO 20G1AJD545AN0NNNNN Summary: Please can you assist us with a detail manual for the above subject and how to configure it in RSLOGIX 5000.Hello All, Please can someone assist me with how to setup POWERFLEX 755 HIP-CAT NO. 20G1AJD545AN0NNNNN, in Please can you assist us with a detail manual for the Drive and how to configure it in RSLOGIX 5000 as MASTER ans SLAVE follower using ethernet TCP/IP communication. ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/750-rm002_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/750com-um001_-en-p.pdf These are the places to start. That said, a 545-amp, 450-HP drive is not the place to begin learning. I strongly suggest you acquire the services of a competent integrator or specialist. Such an integrator can help you and provide training while maintaining safety and avoiding risk of damage to your drive. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 300 Is there a way to reset the drive to factory defaults? ### Assistant: Hello, Kindly find the attached file. Best regards...... \\n


### Human: The difference between SK-R1-EMCFLT1-F8 and SK-R1-EMCFLT2-F8 The convert EMC filter board spare part in PF755 drive is SK-R1-EMCFLT2-F8. The old spare part Cat. string is SK-R1-EMCFLT1-F8. I want to know what the difference between two EMC filter board? ### Assistant: Please read the following Service Manual, starting page 28. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/tg/750-tg001_-en-p.pdf - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700H F12 while idle Summary: PowerFlex 700H F12 while idleWe have a PowerFlex 700H that faults F12 Overcurrent when it is not being called to run. It happens randomly. When it is reset the drive is enabled and will run flawlessly. Drive info - PowerFlex700H, Series A, Rev. 6.001 it operates a 480v 250hp 720rpm vfd rated motor. Any suggestions how to correct this? Jason Wirtz ### Assistant: I forgot to mention that the excel file under the picture is the drive parameters. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 drive fault Summary: Drive faulted not sure on what the bits mean in PLCWe had an MDF-SB1304F-QK82B-S motor fail on us. We replaced it and all is good. What I was wondering is that we had a drive fault and in the PLC software (RSLogix 5000 V.20) it showed a Physical Axis Fault. We found but 14 and 31 on in the AxisServo.DriveFault. Is there a table that shows what all these bits mean. I believe I found one in the help file but it shows 28-31 as reserved. Is there a table which shows which each bit means Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Rockwell publication MOTION-UM001F-EN-P, pg 212 http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/motion-um001_-en-p.pdf Its easier to troubleshoot the K6000 using the 7 segment display on the front of the drive, what was the error code that showed there? \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700H will not acclerate Summary: This drive will not increase the output frequency with a load attachedHere I am with yet another 700H question. We have a PowerFlex 700H, frame size 10, driving a 250hp centrifugal horizontal pump in a Waste Water facility. After the last power up, when called for, the drive will not increase the frequency output with the load attached. If we attempt to run the pump, the display on the HIM indicates accelerating but no increase in the output frequency and no output current. Occasionally you see a flicker of each but not long enough to register much of a value. But, if we disconnect the motor, send a start, the drive will ramp up the correct output frequency with no output current (because there is no load attached). 1)The motor turns freely, 2)The motor is not shorted to ground, 3)The motor does not have an open winding, 4)This happens with control over Ethernet/IP or control locally at the HIM. We have triple checked the drive parameters with an identical drive running next to this one. None have changed. We do NOT get any faults or alarms. I am looking for any input as to what to try or check next. Jason Wirtz Controls Technician Sioux Falls Water Reclamation 4500 N Sycamore Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104 605-906-1324 jwirtz@siouxfalls.org ### Assistant: It sounds like your current limit is set to around zero. Please verify parameters 147, 148, and 149. If you can upload a DNO file, we can give you a separate set of eyes on the problem. \\n


### Human: Flash the PF400 to latest firmware Customer requested to flash PF400 to latest firmware and we do not have AK-U9-FSLH1 Serial Flash Module. As know that AK-U9-FSLH1 kit no longer sales. Any other alternative method to perform PF400 Flash?? Can we use 1203-USB to perform PF400 Flash?? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Please contact local Rockwell Automation office to get a field service engineer to perform the firmware upgrade on site, or send the drive back to Rockwell Automation for firmware upgrading. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5500 842E Encoder Summary: Problem to cut a foam boardI have an application using a Kinetix 5500, a motor VPL-B1654B-C, and an encoder 842E-CM-S, We are usign the encoder like a master and Kinetix like slave to cut a foam board, the distance to cut is set on the panel view. The encoder is measuring the distance when it is done, we are using a MAG to move the motor (table) to follow the board, down two pneumatic clamps, after that start a motor to cut, when the cut is complete, up the clamps, and the motor returns whit a MAM instruction, I am making test with out load to high velocity and the machine works good, but when it works with foam board the encoder move looks good, but the motor (table) vibrates too much, can someone help me why it happens? The encoder has the higher resolution. ### Assistant: Have you performed an autotune for the K5500 axis? Or are you using default tuning parameters? If you've done an autotune, can you tell us which choices you made to perform the autotune? Did you set it up as rigid or compliant? Hard, medium or soft response? If you've done an autotune and think that you have a good setup, note that I've found Rockwell's autotune feature tends to tune the axis too hot which might explain the chatter your describe. You may have to manually decrease the tuning parameters to ease the chatter. \\n


### Human: ULTRA MASTER SOFTWARE I have ultra master software and need a it to allow me to create a custom motor file. Currently, the fields are grayed out. I have ver 1.6Todd ### Assistant: Here the solution for you... :smileytongue: Take a look to the following screenshot.... I have test it using version 1.62 available to download from Aid 35047... I think anyway this works also with previous versions. Let me know... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SEW AS7W with PF755 and CIP Motion Summary: Is the AS7W compatible with PF755 and CIP Motion?I have been supplied several SEW motor gearboxes fitted with AS7W encoders instead of the expected AS7Y, they are to be used with PF755 / UFB-1 and CIP Motion. SEW has told me that the AS7W is a Hyperface encoder. I have had no luck getting it to work when Hyperface-SC is selected. Has anyone got any suggestions? I note KB 106072 is not encouraging. ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5700 bus sharing Summary: Errors Bus sharing groupHere is my configuration: L72, 1x DC Bus Power Supply P070, 3x Dual Axis Inverters 2198-D020, 6x motors VPL-B1152T-PJ12AA As all motors are connected to the drives, I associate all motors to the inverters. No axes assoiciated to the power module. When I compile the project, errors appear (see capture.jpg). The errors disappear when I associate an axe in the power module. Why ? How manage the motor with the inverter if it's associated with the power module ? ### Assistant: The P070 converter should be in your I/O configuration and the inverters all set to regular Shared DC and all on the same bus number as the converter. You'll also need an axis associated with the converter. If you create it from the converter properties, it will automatically be set to Converter Only. \\n


### Human: PF525 with HTL encoder Hi everbody, I want to share my story about this:PF525 with HTL encoder.We created an easy position control application with gearbox,chain and asynchronous motor with HTL type of encoder. The encoder power supply was 24VDC and the output of the A and B channel also.We wired the encoder output channel to the PF525 encoder card.The power supply comes from the cabinet control power supply.The connection of the encoder is single ended because the type of the encoder is HTL. After we wired the all components in the application,we want to test the equipment.Didnt work properly,after every move we were in bad position,compared to where it should be.We checked everything,mechanical and electrical things.We cretaed trend about Encoder speed(378) and Units Traveled H(388).We checked what happen,why were we in bad position.We have seen on the trend,we dont go with same speed and traveled units with forward and backward,even if we dont set position control,speed feedback,(simple settings)only check what happen.First of all we checked the power supply,that the supply has correctly (24VDC and common also), but it was perfect.After we checked channel A and B with oscilloscope.The signs of the encoder were perfect,without level problem.It wasnt missing signal. Fortunately the encoder can work with 9-30VDC,therefore we wired the encoder power supply to the encoder card power supply and we had set 12VDC.Because of this level also changed to 12VDC.And what a surprise the system works fine. In summary the encoder card count badly the encoder signal with 24VDC encoder power supply.This problem exists only when the drive has controlled.If we didnt control the drive the count was good.But unfortunately is not realizable:) I think the card is very sensitive of the DC level,therefore the card dropped the signal if the level is higher than maybe 26VDC.(The RA wrote this value to the card,and also wrote down,the card can handle HTL encoder) Please check your product limit before sell it!!! Regards and sorry my english knowledge ### Assistant: Hi Tom, I try to use the position control mode with Pf525 and TTL encoder connected to enocoder card. But the problem is that my drive wouldn't start. The drive has been set for position mode with step logic. I want to move the converyor belt to defined position but nothing is happening after start. The drive is in the run with 0Hz. When I run the drive with velocity mode, I can read the Encoder Speed but the Units Traveled is always very high and doesn't change while drive is running. Do you have any manual or sample code, which halps me discove how to use the position mode with pf525 with CompactLogix? I will be grateful for any advice. Cheers, Przemek \\n


### Human: Multi Turn High Resolution Encoder Power Supply Summary: Not sure how to determine the supply voltage for my motor encoderHi There, I am dealing with a Kinetix 300 drive connected to an MPL-B430P-MJ72AA motor, looking at the encoder connector setup, on publication 2097-IN001K-EN-P, page 11, at the bottom is a preventive notice to determine correctly the power supply for the encoder, either 5V or 9V, last part says: connect encoder power supply to either 5V or 9V supply, but not both. I have been looking at both, the kinetix and motor manuals, cable data sheets, motor specs, drive specs, hiperface specs on the web, but have not figured out yet, which power supply whould I use for my encoder, motor specs manual says it is a 1024 sin/cos absolute multi-turn encoder. Any help will be appreciated. Hugo Gonzalez. ### Assistant: Hugo Refer to the Interconnect Diagrams appendix in 2097-um001 for the wiring example of a high-resolution encoder. It appears to use both the 9v and 5v supplies. Jeremy \\n


### Human: When drive is told to decel it stops Summary: when we tell the drive to decel it coast to a stop.I have a power flex 753 drive on a 250hp motor. The machine has been in service for 10 years, but we had a drive go bad a few weeks ago. We installed the new drive loaded the original parameter's back in, and it went back into production. We have a problem now that when you tell the drive to decel it goes to stopped. This started yesterday in the middle of production. The drive has a 110v adapter card that we send an analog input to for a speed reference. The drive shows that it is still enabled, and it is still being told to run. I am also trending the command speed with drive observer, and it is not dropping out either. I even put latch bits in the PLC to make sure that the drive commands are not blinking. The other thing I noticed is that the last stop source, and the last start source bot say pwr removed. I have looked all over for more clarification on what this means, but cant seem to find any. We are going to change the adapter card this morning, and see if that makes a difference. I am also going to hook a process meter up to the drive, and send it an analog signal just to verify the wiring. I am able to start the drive and ramp it up I can start and 30hz and ramp it up incrementally no problem. The problem only occurs when trying to slow it down. I have a breaking resistor installed as well, but the dc buss doesn't even go up. If we want to start the drive back up, then we have to cut off the start signal and turn it back on again. There is no faults or warnings on the drive, and it still shows enabled. I have included a screen shots for reference as well. I guess my question is has anyone ever had a drive do this? I have looked in knowledge base, and forums but cant seem to find anything. ### Assistant: Can you upload the drive DNO file for us to look at? \\n


### Human: 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. ### Assistant: This is just a shot, but try finding your original eds file at this path C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSCommon\EDS and move it to the desktop. then try to re-register your EDS file then see what happens. also if you have RSLogix5000, try the EDS Wizard under its tools menu and see if you have better luck. Vin EDIT: I didn't even notice the date... hope you had figured it out. \\n


### Human: 1756-M08SE - Sercos Ring State with Kinetix 6000 Servo's Hi There, I am adding a new axis to a customers existing system. I came across a MSG instruction that appears to be reading the Sercos Ring state of the Sercos Card. Personally I've usually used the Axis.SercosRingFault bit for each drive. But this message instruction has me curious. I've downloaded and reviewed all the Sercos and Kinetix 6000 manuals I can find and none of them reference using a MSG instruction. Attached is the Rung with the Message configuration, the Path just points to the Sercos Card on the backplane. Can anyone here point me to the right manual so I can see what this is doing/reading? Regards, Vin ### Assistant: That message will request the current phase of the SERCOS network. See technote 26687. I'm not sure which manual this information could be found in. \\n


### Human: TLY-A230P-BJ64AA Allen Bradley - Servo Motor Hello, How can I replace the backed battery in the AB servo motor: TLY-A230P-BJ64AA and where can I find this battery in the motor? Is there any PDF file about the battery specifications or the replacement procedures for it....? Best regards.... ### Assistant: The battery is located in the encoder feedback connector on the drive. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2093-in007_-en-p.pdf \\n


### Human: 1336 impact to drive executive problems Summary: Cannot get drive executive to connect to 1336 impact.Trying to connect to a 1336 impact drive using drive executive. I am using a 1203-SSS Scanport adaptor. I have installed drive executive 5.06, I have also installed devices databases (DTLSAIIDevices.msi). I have tried on a windows 7 laptop using a USB to serial adaptor, and I have also tried on a windows xp laptop with a legacy serial port. I have configured the driver in rslinx properly and still no luck connecting to drive. I don't know what I am missing here, Any Ideas would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: Using the following card as reference chech RSLinx configuration: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/9303-qr001_-en-p.pdf \\n


### Human: CCW - KINETIX_300 integration problems Summary: Having lots of problems while trying to integrate a KINETIX 300 with a Micro850Dear friends, Not having too much luck with this integration project that involves a Micro850, a PanelVien PV800 and a KINETIX 300 servo drive. The main issue as of right now is the fact that I cannot run the MotionView built in software from any of the 5 different PC´s that I have already tried. The weird thing is that I was able to run MotionView at the very beginning of the setup. So yes, at first, I was able to go online and even change the IP address from the factory one 192-168.124.200 to our own Network´s IP address which is 172.50.8.80. The one thing I did not do as I was supposed to do, and that was reseting the drive to FACTORY DEFAULT. That final step was not performed. Now, everytime I try to establish a connection between mi PC and the Kinetix 300 drive I get the error shown in the attached picture. The PC runs the java archive MotionView download with no problems, but when I try to open the file that is when it hangs up for a couple of minutes (supposedly downloading something) and then it gives me this other error (left side of the picture) saying the download cannot be completed. I have checked all possible causes from the hardware and the software sides. nothing seems to work. I will appreciate any help that can be provided. Flex ### Assistant: I guess you're encountering the issue explained in the following technote: 1044877 - MotionView does not launch after Java 8 Update 131 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: Ultra3K driving a LDC-C100 series Linear motor (460VAC) Summary: Motor moves only over short distance and reaches peak currentHi All, So we have this custom motor from Rockwell-LDC-C100series which is being controlled by the Ultra3K drive. The encoder we use has a 20um optical pitch with 1um resolution. The motor is mounted vertical ( we do have brakes, latches, and straps to avoid a free fall incase motor loses power etc) The total moving mass is about 50kg.The issue we are seeing is that, we are unable to travel more than 25mm ( even with low speeds of 5mm/sec) where in the current reaches its peak value (68A) and servo faults. We have checked and verified the following-U, V, W phase wiring ( using commutation test available in ultraware as well as manually trying all 6 combinations of U, V, W phases;) Hall effect sensor -S1,S2,S3 wiring ( when moving up-S1 leads S2 leads S3 and conversely lags when moving down, confirmed with physical scope as well as scope option in ultraware), encoder is reading correctly in the full length of travel. There are no mechanical parts in its path that may be causing this. Can anyone think of anything we may be missing here ? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Is this a brand new application you're trying to commission, or an existing installation that suddenly stopped working properly? \\n


### Human: POWERFLEX 700S FAN Summary: SHOULDN'T FAN STOP WHEN VSD IS ON IDLE?Hello experts, I have got 13 (thirteen) 355kW VSDs and when they are in idle mode the cooling fans remaining running all the time. I have before worked with SIEMENS MASTERDRIVES and MICROMASTERS SIEMENS MASTERDRIVES the fan will only start when the VSD receives a start signal and stop when the VSD receives a stop from any source. SIEMENS MICROMASTER the fan will start when the VSD receives a start signal,the fan stop is user defined via parameter. Does the POWERFLEX 700S frame 10 have that option? Any parameter or hard wiring ? Please see the attached name plate. ### Assistant: Take a look at the technote below https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/28186/page/2 tech note:28186 Question When do the heatsink cooling fans turn on or run in PowerFlex 700/700H and 700S AC drives? Environment 20B PowerFlex 700 / Reliance SP600 20C PowerFlex 700H 20D PowerFlex 700S Answer The heatsink cooling fans turn on or run in PowerFlex 700/700H and 700S AC drives as described in the list of frame sizes and cooling fan operations for each below: PowerFlex 700 / SP600 Frames 0-4 On newer firmware (approximately mid '07) the heatsink cooling fan will be running only when the drive is modulating PWM (running). So when the drive is powered up and in a stopped state the heatsink cooling fans are off. In firmware before mid '07, the heatsink cooling fan will be running when the drive is powered up. So when the drive is powered up and in a stopped state the heatsink cooling fans are running. PowerFlex 700 / SP600 Frame 5-6, 8 The heatsink cooling fans are powered from the line or utility power. This makes the heatsink cooling fan on as long as power is applied to the drive. This is why you must use input terminals R and S in single-phase applications for these frame drives. For DC input drives you must supply 120VAC or 240VAC to power the fans. The frame 5 requires 100VA. Frame 6 requires 138VA. PowerFlex 700S Frames 9-14 The cooling fans come on after precharge and remain on until power is removed. They are AC motors powered by small inverters that are powered by the DC Bus. The ASIC board sends a signal to the inverters to start after precharge. PowerFlex 700H Firmware Revision 4.001 or Less All fans will run once the drive exits precharge PowerFlex 700H firmware version 5.001 or greater The heatsink fan will run when the drive is modulating (running). The fan will turn off when the drive is stopped and the heatsink temperature is below 55C for 60 sec's. Fan Control Option Added The ability to turn off the main cooling fans under certain conditions has been added. For 480V AC / 650V DC drives, when the drive is stopped and the heatsink temperature has dropped below the limit of 55° C for 60 seconds the cooling fans will turn off. Also, for 690V AC / 932V DC drives, when the DC bus voltage drops below 1000V, the cooling fans will turn off after a four minute delay. If this functionality is not enabled, the fans run whenever the drive is energized. The following parameter has been added to support this new feature. Parameter 465 [Fan Control] The ASIC card fan will run when the drive exits precharge. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 525 with a SEW CMP71M servo drive Summary: Need parameter for PowerFlex 525I would like to operate a PF 525 with a servo drive from SEW(CMP71M) Has anyone ever done this? What parameters do I need to enter? Möchte am PF 525 einen Servomotor von SEW (CMP71M) betreiben. Hat das schon mal jemand gemacht? Welche Parameter muss ich da eingeben? ### Assistant: I do not think this will work. The CMP71M motor has either resolver feedback or HIPERFACE feedback; you did not give us a complete part number to determine which. The 525 only takes incremental encoder feedback by adding an option card. If you are fixed on using the CMP71M motor, you would have to go with a Powerflex 750 drive with the 20-750-UFB universal feedback board. That feedback board will take HIPERFACE feedback. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 525 - Parameter 105 and STO function If I change the parameter 105 (Safety Open En) from fault enable (Factory setting) to fault disable does this also disable the STO function of the VFD or does this only disable the fault F059 of the VFD? ### Assistant: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf Page 100 of the user's manual describes the function of parameter 105. Unfortunately, it's a bit ambiguous even for me. I read this as parameter 105 deciding between Normally OPEN and Normally CLOSED contacts of the safety input. Page 235 begins the description of the safe-torque-off function. Page 239 shows the wiring. The drive ships with a jumper installed on the STO terminals. If you leave the default setting of parameter 105 as is, and leave the jumper installed, then STO function is effectively disabled. \\n


### Human: Recommended Configuration of Axes & Coordinates - AB Studio 5000 Motion Control Hi all, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for appropriate configuration of axes and coordinates to enable control of the following 2D plotting device. There's two physical axes: 1.) A rotary axis sets angular location of an arm. 2.) On the arm is a linear actuator that sets the length/extension of the arm. At the end of the arm is a pen. What we would like to do is specify a pattern to be drawn in cartesian X, Y coordinates and for the PLC to do the necessary transforms and move the physical axes. According to AB Studio 5000 documentation we: 1.) Setup physical axes - OK 2.) Create coordinate system - Ahhgh... our geometry is not supported! Any recommendations on how to configuration the axes and coordinates for this machine? Thank you, Chris. ### Assistant: is Sell the plotter you have and get one with motion supported by Rockwell's coordinate systems an option? Is there a chance of using the SCARA configuration? That one seems closest to your configuration. It would mean lying to the processor only a little bit... You poor sorry son of a gun. The challenges of life are what make it interesting, but this one may be a bit too interesting. \\n


### Human: Single Isolation Transformer Multiple VFDs Summary: Has anyone ever use one big isolation tranformer to feed a panel with multiple VFDs?I have a panel with 11 1HP, 2 3HP, and 1 15HP PF525 drives and I want to use one isolation transformer to protect the power grid from the harmonics generated by the VFDs. I don't have room for individual line reactors and I'm not worried about protecting the drives from noise on the grid. Has anyone ever tried this? Would I just add up the KW ratings of all the drives? ### Assistant: i have done it with large drives and I did add up the KVA of each drive. you may also want to consider whether or not all drives are on at the same time etc. so that you may be able to get away with a smaller xfmr. keep in mind that even with an isolation xfmr the harmonics will still be quite high for six pulse diode front end drives. MTE and Arteche make some passive as well as active harmonic filters that should get you down to the 5% THD range. \\n


### Human: Power Flex 525 - Error Code - F109 Mismatch C-P Summary: This fault is not getting reset .Please suggest a solution->Steps taken to remove this fault- 1- Drive Power Reset Done with P53=3 , No Benifit, Temporarily cleared the fault 2- Firmware upgrded to 4.001, No benfit What may be the actual cause of this fault. ### Assistant: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1049369/page/1 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/576959/page/1 Please refer to these two Rockwell Technotes. They are listed as access: EVERYONE so you should be able to see them without having a techconnect license. They basically say the control module and the power module aren't talking nicely with each other. Did someone remove and re-install the control module? Or swap it with another one? The second technote describes the method to clear the fault; you have to set the drive back to default parameters and cycle power for the two modules to match up. Be sure to document your drive parameters before performing the default procedure. \\n


### Human: Ultra 3000i Digital Servo Drive Error Hello All Forum Member, I had problem on Ultra 3000i Digital Servo Drive. Always Error E19 appears.I increased the Following Error Limit & Error Time but still not solved.I not sure what mean Increase the feedfoward gain & Check position loop tuning, andwhere can i look on the parameter setting. Error Code : E19 Problem or Symptom : Excess Position Error Possible Causes (s) : Position error limit was exceeded Action / Solution : • Increase the feedforward gain • Increase following error limit or time • Check position loop tuning. Thanks:manwink: ### Assistant: Have a look to the following Technotes: Aid 47229Aid 51230 Hope this helps... :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Fault code F111 in powerflex 40p drive Summary: this problem is comming rendomly and after doing reset procedure it is being healthy but i don't know what happened behind it. ### Assistant: Please read this. It will explain https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/647193/related/1 \\n


### Human: Ultarware and Kinetix 3 Summary: Trouble!!Hello, I'm trying to set up a kinetix3 drive with the ultraware software. First, when i enable the drive from the software the display on the drive instantly shows Pot. When i try to jog the motor, i get a error message action cancelled by drive error ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: Servos and kinetix 6500 Summary: Problems with motion of servos and kinetix 6500Good morning, I have 4 kinetix 6500 and 4 servos MPM-B1653C-MJ74AA. I have them all on stopped status, and i am using Motion Direct Commands to move them, but i'm having several problems with them. The MDC that I use when in stopped status are: MSO->Goes to Running Status->MAM->Starts moving with an incredible intense noise (like if its stopped by the breaks at least partially)->MAS->It stops the motion, but the noise stills and even more intense->MSF (the noise dissapears and goes to Stopped) That is the same for the 4, but each has particular problems: servo1: This one can move, stop, and change speed(fast and slow), even though the intense noise is there (and varies depending on speed and accel/decel) but with less than 5 min of use, it was super hot and finally an overtemp error appear. servo2: with the same speed the first one did well, this one does not. with very little speed it can moves a little bit, but eventually an S55 error appears (excessive velocity error) servo3: when it starts moving, in about 10 seconds maximum, it appears the FLT S13 and FLT S14 (inverter thermal overload factory limit / inverter thermal overload user limit), and also appeared the S55 error servo4: much like servo3 Any tips would be greatly appreciated Andres ### Assistant: Have you performed a polarity check and an autotune on each of the axes? You must do these two things before you can use an axis. It also sounds like you have polarity problems with wiring for both power and feedback cables. Before performing the polarity test and autotune, THOROUGHLY examine the power wiring connections and feedback connections. Are these Rockwell cables, or cables made by a third party such as Igus or Lapp? I have encountered one instance where a third-party cable was incorrectly made and caused us several days of down-time while we traced it. You must check each termination that you made. A crossed wire on the motor power cable can cause the results you've described. A crossed wire on the feedback terminations at the drive could also do this. \\n


### Human: Memory module in Kinetix 300 and Kinetix 350 Hello, I read in the manuals the following: ### Assistant: Hello, I have a doubt about the following issues: 1-The parameters loaded automatically to Kinetix 350 from RS Logix 5000, What is the function of the memory module in Kinetix 350 in this case? 2-Is the function of the memory module in Kinetix 300 is to save the parameters only? 3-Can we Run Kinetix 300 or Kinetix 350 without memory module? 4-If we replace the damaged Kinetix 300 or Kinetix 350 with a new one with the same type and put the old memory modules in them, To run the normal operation need to perform any thing in the new drives? Please explain Thank you in advance. \\n


### Human: PF750 drive keep decelerating status not stopped when stop command issues A PF750 drive with 20F11NC085JA0NNNNN. When stop command issues, drive ramp to zero ,but drive continue to keep decelerating status but not stopped. When restart command issue, the drive cannot start. The drive is connected with digital input for start and stop, no communication. When power off and on , the status indicator cleared. ### Assistant: What motor control mode (parameter 35) are you using? Did you enter the motor nameplate data correctly (parameters 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31)? Did you perform an autotune? Static or rotating? What is the current value for Autotune (parameter 70)? What is the value for Slip RPM (parameter 621)? \\n


### Human: The CS3000 data base does not support the connected drive (version V6.5) Only limited functionality... Summary: Problem of backup GV3000 SeriesNow i work with Reliance GV3000 series drive and i have some problem. 1. Key pad is out of order. Where i can buy GV3000 key? 2. When i connect GV3000 series with CS3000 software version 6.14 (Download from ab web), the software show The CS3000 data base does not support the connected drive (version V6.5) Only limited functionality will be available. Continue with connect?. How can i solve this problem? Thank in advance. ### Assistant: Or reliance are die product? AB leave support from this product? Why so silent in this forum? Unlike like siemens forum. \\n


### Human: PF 753 No HIM Response We have a PF 753 that has over heated several times the past few weeks becasue the cabinet a/c unit quit working. I have not been able to power up the drive after the last incident. When power is cycled, the HIM starts to boot up but never makes it past the screen that says Allen Bradley when first turned on. Any ideas? ### Assistant: If you look at the status LED next to the HIM, it is most likely flashing orange, maybe in a repetitive code (x number of flashes, pause, repeat). I cannot find any documentation what the blink codes mean, but ANY orange blinking is not good. You can try removing and properly reseating the HIM, but most likely the main control board is dead and must be replaced. If you have multiple PF753 drives, you can try swapping in a known good one to be sure it is just the main control board. The part number for a replacement PF753 main control board is: SK-R1-MCB1-PF753 \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 523 Seria A x Serie B Analog Input An OEM was building air compressors using Powerflex 523 Serie A with a Pressure Transducer 4-20mA (2 wire) as a PID feedback connected to pins 11 (+24VDC) and 15 (4-20mA input). Now with Series B is connecting to 11 (24VDC) and 13 (Analog Input) but it is not working. It seems like Common from 24VDC power supply is not connected to the analog circuit. Any suggestion? Regards, Daniel ### Assistant: Not sure if you have solved this, but if you ground term 14 to term 4 (digital common) it seems to work. \\n


### Human: CONVEYOR BELT DRIVE GEARBOXES JERKING Summary: CONVEYOR BELT DRIVE GEARBOXES JERKINGHello, I have a set of 4x250kW flange motors coupled to gearboxes (two motors are sharing a shaft to turn a pulley) which will drive a 1.5km conveyor belt that carries 3000t/h of coal. Now my problem is that the gearboxes has just developed a jerking up and down movement should we run at +45Hz but all along it has been stable. What could be the problems,encoder or parameters on the POWERFLEX 700S? Note; I used LEINE LINDE XHI 861108956 Part number 750729-12 on a POWERFLEX 700s 355kW ### Assistant: Why do you think the problem lies with the encoder or the drive parameters if the system has been stable until now? If the system WAS stable at 45 Hz but is not now, that sounds like the load has changed and is causing a resonance at that frequency. I would look for a mechanical problem, something that has increased friction along the conveyor length. If NOTHING else has changed, there should be no reason to look at drive parameters. It's possible the encoder could be giving problems, but you would encounter it at more than just one specific frequency. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 525 Drive showing unconnected Summary: Yellow triangle on Logix 5K, on Module Info tab, internal state is unconnected.Cannot get 525 error to go away. Have done a match drive configuration to no avail. Drive is not faulted. But yellow triangle remains on controller tree, and drive internal state is unconnected. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! May you also post a screenshot of the Connection Tab of that drive ? - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: Cannot connect to 1756-L71 We have a setup which consist of 11 drives on DLR connected to EN2TR controlled by L71(V20) . Everything works fine but as soon as all the drives are switched OFF i am not able to connect to the controller and the controller basically hangs up .. i can see the chassis in rslinx but when i browse the chassis and try to connect to processor it does not connect and wait a very long time .. Also changing key switch from run to program also doesnt help . The programming device is also connected in the same DLR .. basically the setup is EN2TR to ETAP .. ETAP to drive 1.. drive11 -- EN2TR in DLR and i am connected to device port of ETAP .. As mentioned above i can see the chassis in rslinx but when i browse and try to connect it in logix i cant Any suggestion on what could be cause ??? ### Assistant: Which device is the DLR supervisor, the PLC or the ETAP? Have you tried opening the ring between the EN2TR and drive 11 so that the setup is a line, and then shutting down the drives? \\n


### Human: Power Flex 755 Fault Code 61 Noticed every time the drive is stopped the HMI display shows a FAULT S 61 0.000 RPM. AUTO. Why does the drive display a Fault code 61 and what does it mean? ### Assistant: The PM manual says a plain fault 61 (without the S) is Shear Pin 1, that the value set in P436 (Shear Pin 1 level) has been exceeded. I'm willing to bet you're not using the shear pin function. One would expect the S to refer to safe-torque-off or safe-speed-off. Do you have either card installed? That said, I can't find a reference to fault 61 in any of the safe-off module documentation either. What option cards are installed in this drive? Are you running it as a CIP motion axis? \\n


### Human: F4 fault Summary: powerflex 4M series fault F4 hello, anyone ever experienced  f4  fault on 4M series ? The manual says plus/minus %10 devitation in supply voltage is acceptable. Measured AC supply voltage with an power quality analyzer and never found values less than 375 V. Wiring is carried out with shielded cable between drive and motor end, shield are connected to gnd as shown in manual. Any suggestions ? thank you ### Assistant: This problem has not been fixed. There are six drives installed in the same cabinet . Each drive has a an overload breaker on the power input side . the breaker inputs are tied with three phase a copper bus . The incoming three phase from the main cabinet breaker is also connected to breaker inputs. I have seen that when this problem occurs the voltage on the main breaker goes down, but only in this cabinet. There are other cabinet for other machines which do not see any drop in voltage. So the voltage drop is not caused by the network. Somehow voltage is pulled down in the drives cabinet, What might be the reason? I have meggered all the motors and found Ok. Could it be one drive with a defective rectifying circuit or capacitor? \\n


### Human: servo drive 2198 H025-ERS Summary: servo drive AOPHi I have some issues on the AOP installation. I have a drive 2198 H025-ERS. I tired to installed AOP and eds file. But after that, I found I need Major Version 7. I only have version 1-5 I am using Studio5000 V29.01 Where can I found a correct one AOP Did I miss anything ? Please help me on that. Thanks ### Assistant: Go to the Product Compatibility / Download Center (PCDC) http://compatibility.rockwellautomation.com/Pages/home.aspx Click on FIND DOWNLOADS Put AOP in the search box You can also put Kinetix 5500 in the search term. Then click the DOWNLOADS button \\n


### Human: Power Flex 753 - Change output relay configuration of Fault Summary: In the parameters of RO0 output from port 4, I want to set fault state of parameter 935, but it does not give me the option.How can the relay output of a PowerFlex 753 I/O module in port 4 be programmed to change state based the fault status of the drive? What status parameter would you link to monitor the relay output to change. In the parameters of RO0 output from port 4, I want to set fault state of parameter 935, but it does not give me the option. ### Assistant: If you go to slot 4, parameter 10, that is the place you configure the R0 output. The first thing you have to set is what port will provide the information. You need to set port 0, the drive itself, to get drive fault. Then you select which parameter of port 0. For your situation, you pick 935, Drive Status. Finally, you pick bit 7 - Drive Faulted. I think you missed setting port 0. If you set the port to 4 (the IO card itself, you don't get the configuration you want. Setting it to port 0 does. Let us know if this worked. \\n


### Human: power flex 525 Summary: skip frequency I set parameter a449 to 30hz and a449 to 3hz, and yet my drive does not skip but accelerates right through my skip frequency. I tried a450 and a452 but no difference, ideas? ### Assistant: In your post, your first A449 you actually mean A448, correct? Skip frequency means the drive will not run at that frequency. If you've set A448 to be 30 hz, A449 to be 3 hz, then the drive will not run in the window between 27 hz and 33 hz. If you were to try to set the run frequency to 30, the drive would go to 26 or 34 hz. Look at page 120 of the user's manual: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf From your initial post, the drive is doing exactly what you are telling it to do: don't operate at 30hz. What are you trying to achieve? \\n


### Human: PF525 testing Can I test my controls for a Powerflex 525 with no motor load? Do any parameters need to be changed to do this? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! PF525 will run also without a load connected to it. Just use the parameters you need for your application. PowerFlex drive will output a voltage and a frequency but no current. - fuzzy logic In order to enhance the reputation of the Forum's contributors, please rate the replies you got and remember to close the thread clicking Choose as Best Answer button over the solving answer. Thanks ! \\n


### Human: Servo Motor Swapping Question We have a machine currently using an Allen Bradley kinetix motor (MPL-A320P-MJ22AA). A few years ago we had ordered a replacement/spare motor for this, not sure from who or when exactly, but its has a different part number (MPL-A320P-MJ72AA). This new motor has different connections on it for control and power and now we actually need to use this motor. Currently this motor is static and the cables for power/signal run from the motor to a Kinetix 6000 drive. Is it as simple as just getting a new set of cables that fit these new connectors on this new motor and drive and just replacing it all out? I was looking at the manual for this family of motors (https://imgur.com/a/BxWuX) and was looking at the different connectors and what pins lead to what and not everything lines up perfectly. Does that matter? Is it worth just trying , or is there a risk to damaging the drive/motor if the cables arent correct? If its just a matter of getting new cables, which cables do I need to get. A push in the right direction is all I really need, but the more information I can use the better. ### Assistant: The switch from 2 to 7 in the part number is when AB went from the bayonet connector to the SpeedTEC connector. I think they made short jumper cables to go from bayonet to SpeedTEC, at one point. As you suggested, it's probably easier to get a SpeedTEC set of cables and re-wire the drive end. \\n


### Human: 1394 turbo system losing program I have a 1394 drive controller that has lost its parameters a couple of times when the power was off for a couple of weeks. This had never happened before a month ago, but now looks like it is going to get to be a regular issue. I looked over the controller and didn't see an obvious battery. Can I correctly assume that these drives use a capacitor for memory retention? ### Assistant: What parameters in particular are lost - all of them or just some? Could it be that these are being written to by an external device and the 1394 not losing the data? If its the battery, then the data must be stored in a different type of memory from the application program, otherwise you would lose that as well. The following is from the KB on the subject (Ans ID 27691). The following isn't what you want to read - so need to be sure its the battery thats causing your issues. BATRAM KEY FEATURES 10 years minimum data retention in the absence of external power Data is automatically protected during power loss Unlimited write cycles Low-power CMOS Lithium energy source is electrically disconnected to retain freshness until power is applied for the first time Summary: The battery back up RAM (batram) for the 1394 GMC & 1394 GMC Turbo is NOT field replaceable, the unit MUST be sent in for repair. The batram is a self-contained lithium energy source and control circuitry. Catalog Number: 1394 GMC;1394 GMC Turbo DocFullNum: G73448994 \\n


### Human: PF 400 output frequency problem Summary: drive is not running on commanded frequencyCustomer have power flex 400 Ac Drive, 125Hp. They are using it for Agitator application. For first 12 hour they run drive on 25 Hz its working ok, After that they run it at 50Hz but in this condition drive output frequency automatically reduce from 50 hz to 43 Hz. observed commanded frequency is 50 Hz, output current decreses when output freq decreases. I have already told them to increase the current limit 1 and 2 and disable, drive OL mode parameter. WHAT ELSE CAN BE DONE TO OVERCOME THIS ISSUE ? NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS. Thanks ### Assistant: What value is set in parameter A175 (Slip Frequency)? Try setting this to value 0. Is there a non-zero value set in parameter A188, A190, A192 (skip frequencies)? Set them back to zero if so. \\n


### Human: Power flex70 fault code F511 Summary: Fault code F511I would like to know about power flex 70 Fault code F511? For the system we use controlnet communication (20ComC) and config this port is ( 5 ). Cat no.of power flex is 20A5P0A0AYNANC0 For this code we can't reset ### Assistant: According to the 20-COMM-C manual, page 199 http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/20comm-um003_-en-p.pdf event 11 means Another peripheral with the same port number is already in use. Do you have another option card installed? \\n


### Human: PF 753 Stuck at booting Summary: Drive was working fine since last 6 years but yesterday it was stuck at bootingEnvironment: Catalog No: 20f11NC030AA0NNNNN S/N: 18508111 Question: Customer has PF 753 and drive gets stuck at booting. During power up drive's display showing message as initializing... connected too and status LEDs are OFF. Tripping lamp is turned ON. what could be causing this? according to me problem might be corrupted memory of main board or drive needs firmware update. NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS. Regards ### Assistant: You can try flashing the firmware. You don't necessarily have to upgrade the firmware; you could use the same version that is on the drive. Before flashing, try removing the HIM from the drive and reinserting it. Also, if you have another HIM, try that as well. It's possible the problem is related only to the HIM. More likely, you are going to have to replace the main control card of the drive. Hopefully, you have a parameter set stored on the HIM or have a DriveExecutive DNO file of the drive? \\n


### Human: STEP LOGIC IN DRIVE Summary: HOW TO CONFIGURE DRIVE IN STEP LOGICcan anyone upload a document by which step logic function in Allen Bradley drive can be understood (in easy way)? i have read manuals provided by rockwell but it is very difficult to understand the procedure. thanks. ### Assistant: Yeah, you are absolutely correct - the step logic as defined in the PF525 manual is as confusing as one can get. I JUST finished programming a 525 for step logic. I suggest, rather than trying to puzzle it out on paper, instead use Connected Components Workbench. Start it up, put a 525 into the project organizer, then go to the wizards tab (or branch of the tree, depending on which version of CCW you're running). In Wizards for this drive, there are two for step logic - one for position and one for velocity. Running the velocity wizard opens a welcome splash screen, with familiar Back/Next buttons at the bottom. Clicking Next takes one to the common settings branch of the wizard. The screen is fairly self-explanatory, you set speed references, accels, and IO configurations necessary for step logic to work. Here, I configured. In my case, I'd configured DigIn TermBlk 05 to be Logic1-In and DigIn TermBlk 06 to be Logic2-In. I set SpeedRef1 for Pot, SpeedRef2 to Step Logic, and SpeedRef3 to Ethernet/IP. Clicking NEXT takes you to Step 0. Step logic always starts with Step 0. Once here, you configure a few things in the ACTION tab (near middle of the window). In my case, Step 0 was a decision branch; I didn't want anything to actually output. I selected NO Output (drive doesn't do anything) Use Accel 1 (meaningless based on the previous setting), and Logic Output state = off. Click over to the Logic tab on Step 0 - this is where the decision branch occurs. There's two decision branches here. You get to go to the next step (step 1) based on what you configure for the first branch. You get to go to some OTHER branch that you can define if different logic is true. In my case, I wanted to go to Step 1 if LOGIC1-IN was true, or go to Step 2 if LOGIC2-IN was true. Step 1, on the Action Tab, I configured direction Rotation Forward, use Accel1, and logic state to be off. I set preset frequency to 5 hz, and also set the time value to 0.1 seconds. Step 1, on the Logic tab, I set Go to Next Step to be NEVER (don't step), and configured the OR choice to be If Time expires and Logic1 is ON, then END-Normal Stop. Step 2, on the action tab, I configured direction Rotation Reverse, Use Accel1, and logic state to be off. I set preset frequency to 5 hz, and also set the time value to 0.1 seconds. Step 2, on the Logic tab, I set Go to Next Step to be NEVER (don't step), and configured the OR choice to be If Time Expires and Logic2 is ON, then END-Normal Stop. That's all that I needed, so Click Finish to close the wizard. If you go to the drive's parameters in CCW, and select the Logic branch in the pull-down, you should see the steps now configured. For whatever reason, the User Manual shows the steps being configured in 4 hexidecimal digits, but CCW displays the step values in binary by default. Dumb choice by Rockwell. Click on the value box for Step 1 and it shows has hex, and you should be able to decode the 4 digits shown by looking at the user manual table for parameters 180-187. CCW makes it far easier to configure step logic than doing it by hand. The logic I outlined above SHOULD make this drive do this: If Input input terminal 5 is activated (by a pushbutton), the drive will run forward at 5 hz for .1 seconds, and then normal stop (not coast). If input terminal 6 is activated (by a pushbutton), the drive will run reverse at 5 hz for .1 seconds, and then normal stop. The drive should index a small distance with each button push. This should allow the operator to bump the drive by the same distance each time without relying on operator dexterity on the buttons. Each bump requires a new button push. The customer's desire is to have crude but accurate positioning capability without the expense of encoder feedback, higher-priced drives, etc. \\n


### Human: POWER FLEX 755 X 08 NOT FUNCTIONING, X 05 NOT FUNCTIONING Summary: Drive doesn't start without clearing this faultENVIRONMENT:<o:p></o:p> CAT NO: 20G1A NC 140 AA0NNNNN (Series A) S/N: 27609796 FRN: 9.001 MFD: 2013/07/12<o:p></o:p> CUSTOMER: Ball Beverage Packaging India Pvt. Ltd.<o:p></o:p> QUESTION: As per telephonic discussion with customer he told me that, <o:p></o:p> Since last one year they are having more issues in control card, catalog no. SK-R1-BP1, used in PF 755 series drives. Which are rated at more than 40 HP. Once in a while they are having fault ‘ X 08 not functioning’ or ‘X 05 not functioning’ and the drive does not run unless and until they replace this control card. Surprisingly they are not using any of these ports.<o:p></o:p> - In last one year they have replaced atleast 10 cards.<o:p></o:p> Request you to look into the root cause behind the failure and suggest us how we can reduce the failure rate. <o:p></o:p> please find the attachments of control card and fault message.<o:p></o:p> ### Assistant: Why is the customer replacing the backplane board? Why not replace the main control board? That seems like a much more likely suspect than the backplane board that has nothing connected to port 8. Note that port 8 and port 5 are on two different backplanes. Has this customer been replacing both backplanes? What option cards ARE installed in this drive? Anything at all? Encoder card? IO card? Safe-Torque-Off or Safe-Speed-Off? Is it possible to get a DNO file from this drive (using Drive Executive) or whatever the file format is for CCW? If you can get that file and upload it here, we might be able to help more. https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/469632/page/1 The technote above goes through the troubleshooting / replacement for the problem you describe. You're at the step where the main control board should be replaced. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 525 Sinking/Sourcing Inputs Summary: Sinking/Sourcing appears backwards in wiring schematic.In every other Rockwell product, a sinking input switches high when connected to positive voltage, and a sourcing input switches high when connected to ground or common. However, that appears completely backwards according to the schematic below. Is there any reason Rockwell decided to reverse this nomenclature? ### Assistant: I think the problem lies with Rockwell's incomplete explanation of the schematic. Your definition of sinking / sourcing inputs is correct, and that is what the digital input selector switch does, if you ignore the wiring outside the drive schematic footprint. The confusion, I think, arises with the typical SRC wiring and typical SNK wiring labels for the circuits outside the drive footprint (on the right). If you read those headings as this is source wiring which feeds sinking inputs and this is sinking wiring which feeds sourcing inputs then the schematic makes sense and is consistent with your definition and with all other Rockwell products. It is simply this less than fully defined schematic that causes the problem. \\n


### Human: PF527 MAG Instruction without Encoders? Summary: Wonder if a PF527 without encoders can still use a MAG instructionAs the Title and Summary state. I'm looking to doing a velocity synchronization application between a Main Conveyor Motor and Take-up Conveyor Motor. I know the PF527 supports the MAG instruction, but does the drive need to have an encoder connected? I'm familiar with the use of servo instructions and Kinetix Drives, but this would be my first use of a PF527. I've looked for examples but couldn't find any. any help/direction is appreciated. Regards Vin ### Assistant: I've done simple MAJ instructions on a PF755 set up for vector control, open feedback. MAG, almost by definition, wants encoder feedback to synchronise the slave to the master. I think the results without it would be rather poor at best, if not flat out impossible to do. Are both motors on the same conveyor, one supporting the other? Or are they two different conveyors? If it's two motors on one conveyor belt, you could set the slave drive to be a torque-follower and not need feedback on it. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 40P Downgrade Summary: downgrade from 3.01 to 2.01Hello, we want to downgrade a drive PowerFlex 40P from Firmware 3.01 to 2.01. Our machines are using drives with 2.01. Last Time a 40P was defect we installed a drive with 3.01. After that we had massive problems in cause of the mismatch from firmware. We tried to disable Keying-> didn't work. We are using ControlFlash. Is it possible to downgrade? ### Assistant: According to this knowledgebase article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/42454/page/1 Users like us cannot change the firmware of Powerflex 40P drives. You have to send the drive back to Rockwell to have it changed, or hire Rockwell to come on site to do it for you. Sorry, you're out of luck there. You're going to have to figure out ways around the changes caused by the firmware. What processor is choking on the changed firmware? \\n