### Human: Installing Drive Guard Option on Enhanced Power Flex 70 Drive We have many power flex 70 drives, some with devicenet, ethernet. Some have encoder feedback, some do not. Some have Drive Guard, some Don't. In an effort to keep from having 5 different drives on the shelf, we had researched and thought we could just stock a drive with the last 3 digits of its model number as DC0, which is a devicenet model, (D) enhanced (C) with no feedback (0). We received new equipment with one that is the same size, but it has the following as the last 3 of model number, EG0, which is Ethernet (E), Enhanced with Safe Off (G), and no feedback. We stock the 20-Comm-D and 20-Comm-E communication modules, so we can just change it out based on the comms we need. However, I have been wondering if we can just install the optional Safe Guard module into the Enchanced (C) model and it will work for the (G) application? Trying to keep from having to stock another drive. Thanks. ### Assistant: The DriveGuard Safe-Off option 20A-DG01 will work in every PF70 that has the Enhanced Control board (C). The (G) you have in your product code is just the indication that this module is already available in the drive as a Factory installed Option. The DriveGuard User Manual explains how to install this option in your drive. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: HomeInputStatus bit reporting wrong input I have a K2k drive with an auxiliary incremental encoder attached, configured (as AXIS_SERVO_DRIVE), and correctly wired (hookup tab, both marker and feedback buttons give desired results). The auxiliary encoder has its homing tab set with MODE - PASSIVE and SEQUENCE - Marker. To assist with physically setting up this encoder in the field, I'd planned to monitor the HOMEINPUTSTATUS bit and cause a horn to beep when detected. The servo drive to which this encoder is connected has a proximity switch connected to its home input. When the servo drive passes its home switch, both its own HOMEINPUTSTATUS bit and that of the auxiliary encoder turn on. When I turn just the encoder, I do not get a HOMEINPUTSTATUS for the encoder. We've checked the wiring; there is no connection made by us between the marker pulse of the auxiliary encoder and the home input for the drive. Can anyone explain why the HOMEINPUTSTATUS for the encoder is reporting the drive's input, rather than the marker pulse as it is supposedly configured with? ### Assistant: TJ, The auxiliary encoder (that is an additional one to the feedback device on the end of the servo), should be configured as feedback only. The HomeInputStatus reports the IO status of the home input at the drive connector. This is only valid for the real drive and there is only one bank of IO connectors per drive. So - try and re-configure the auxiliary encoder as feedback only.hope this helps. \\n


### Human: SMC Flex and ADR function over DeviceNet Hi, did somebody try this? When I turn on ADR function in devicenet scanner (1756-DNB, fw 6) on display appear No of node + E89 and on device SMC Flex - Fault P5 (or PS, its hard to recognize). Firmware in SMC Flex is 3.9 and I tried also 5.x and 6.3. Thanks. ### Assistant: Hi Keyman, your problem is documented in KB in the following technotes: Aid 30710Aid 55159 Take a look to them, I think you might solve your issue. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 4 horizontal mounting Are there derating factors when mounting a Powerflex 4 horizontal ( sideways ) ? ### Assistant: David9, is it possible to provide forced air through the drive in the horizontal mounting configuration? Can you add a pancake fan to your enclosure directing air through the drive's cooling fins? We've done this for PLCs, & servo drives mounted horizontally to eliminate the need for derating. \\n


### Human: 1768-M04SE KINETICS 6000 Has anyone ever heard of Kinetics 6000 losing its Home position which happens everyday ???? ### Assistant: Rodney, take a look to the following technotes, that may help to check the right configuration for your drive homing (KB notes are related to other motion sercos card... but it is the same principle also for your card) Aid 21590Aid 21828Aid 31045 Hope this helps... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: GV3000 Drives (100HP) Fans running logic When do the lower Fans run in GV3000 100HP Drive? ### Assistant: As far as I know, all the time (any time power is applied to the drive) \\n


### Human: PF40 DNET mapping I am using 1756-DNB and have done advanced mapping to seperate out the 16 bit words. My output word 0 logic command works great, word 1 for my speed refernce does not. The values I type in are not like that of the 22-comm-E where 300 =30hz. What I'm I missing? Thanks ### Assistant: Check if you have mapped your drive like the example in the screenshot... Otherwise, post how you want to map it to get more help... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: E44 on Ultra3000i Hi everyone. I am having troubles with a ultra which used to run an eventually displays the error code 44. On the manual said that for this error I must refer to Rockwell, I have change the drive and once again the failure appears. I will value the help ### Assistant: Lost Motion Fault. Take a look to the following technotes: Aid 50190 - Aid 36895 - Aid 36307 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra 100 IPM Thermal Protect Fault not resetting We have several 1398-DDM-019 Ultra 1000 dirves that all simultaniously faulted with IPM Thermal Protect Fault. We cannot reset or clear these faults, even with drives disabled, have re-downloaded configuration via UltraMaster, still faults right away. Is this a blown IPM module? Should I just replace the drives? ### Assistant: It could be related to AC line noise…. Take a look to the following technotes: Aid 20974 – Aid 21657 (this is referred to Ultra3000, but is the same for Ultra100) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF40 protection device I have an existing Sq. D bucket with breaker that I want to feed a new PF40 drive. Is there anyway to use the existing breaker, if sized correctly? Or will my best option be to feed a J class fuseholder from the existing breaker? Thanks in Advance. Rick Miell ### Assistant: The PF40 can be installed with either input fuses or an input circuit breaker. Refer to User Manual pages 1-8 and 1-9 and Appendix A for details. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40p - AtPos bit Does anyone know, when the pf40p:I.CommFreqCnt_or_AtPos is exactly set or reset, when working in positioning mode?This is because of timing issues. We issue a new start command, but it takes time that the 'old' AtPos bit is reset. What is the best programming practice to overcome this? At this moment we use messaging to read the actual position out of the drive and compare it with the setpoint to be sure it is at position, but this costs expensive time... ### Assistant: Parameter P225 sets the number of encoder pulses tolerance for the AtPos bit. One Practice that I use is using the AtPos bit to stop the drive. Then I interrupt that stop signal with the next start signal. When the AtPos tolerance is set tight this seems to work well for me. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 70 Parameter 53 PowerFlex 70 Drive, parameter 53 resets to 3 instead of default 0. Could not find anything in the logic to tell the drive to reset to 3. Has anyone had a similar problem and figured out a solution. Tried the live chat, but nobody's home in the drive department. ### Assistant: Hmmm... did you already try to Reset the drive to default (P. 197) ? Other useful infos: PF is a Standard or EC version ?Firmware version?Is it connected to a PLC via network card ? Which ?Did you Load parameters from previously saved User Set ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 400 - not operating at low drive signal input voltage? We have a PowerFlex 400 drive that is set for 25Hz at minimum and 50 Hz at maximum. The speed is to be controlled by a 0-10VDC input signal. At 10VDC the drive runs 50Hz, at 5VDC the drive runs 37.5Hz and at 2VDC the drive runs at 30Hz. Anything below 2VDC, however, results in the drive not running at all and being in standby mode rather than run mode. The run forward input to the drive is on at all times. I thought that with the min at 25Hz and the run forward input on, at 0VDC (or slightly greater than 0VDC) the drive should run 25Hz and increase in frequency as the voltage continued up to 2VDC just like it does from 2VDC to 10VDC. Is this not how the drive operates? Is there somewhere in the configuration that I should be looking? ### Assistant: Hi, please post how you've configured the following parameters: P034P035P038 T069T070T071T072 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 70 main control board replacement. Hello,I have a 30KW powerflex 70 drive and the main control board has failed. I want to know if this board is available as an accessory.Thank You. ### Assistant: The Powerflex 70 main control pcb's aren't standard spare part items or field replaceable items. Prior to installation the board require several flash files that allow the PCB to work. The files are boot code files, application files plus the firmware files which need to flashed by the factory to the boards. All of these files are flashed at the factory during drive assembly. The best option is to send the drive in for repair, and allow the factory to properly flash the correct files to the drive/pcb. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 400 heat sink overtemp What else would be causing this issue besides the description in the book? This is a new drive, it has only been running for less than 24hrs when we started having this issue....I have reviewed all the info in the menues and they seem to match what is on the name plate..... ### Assistant: Hmmm... please check if you have the condition indicated in Aid 58083 In case, contact your Rockwell Automation representative or Tech Support... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 speed control, speed units RPM I have a couple of issues using ControlLogix to control the speed of a PF700 with parameter 79 (Speed Units) set to RPM. The desired speed is set from the PLC logic by assigning a value to the controller tag MyDrive: O.CommandedFreq. One might expect this value to be in RPM, but it isn't. By trial and error I find I need to multiply the desired speed in RPM by 13.654 before storing it in CommandedFreq. This gives a 'Commanded Speed' (parameter 2) in the drive which corresponds with the desired speed in RPM. Where does this scaling factor come from? I'm not getting a linear response from the motor in terms of the actual speed achieved. If I set CommandedFreq to 5000 then I get a Commanded Speed (P2) of 366.2RPM and a Speed Feedback (P25) of 366.2RPM - perfect. But a CommandedFreq of 10000 yields a Commanded Speed of 732.4 (perfect) but a Speed Feedback of 754.8. P23 Speed Reference always matches the Commanded Speed, but the motor is actually turning at the speed indicated by Speed Feedback. So the faster I ask it to go the more it overspeeds. Are there some drive parameters which need tweaking to address this? If anyone can point me at some relevant doc for this stuff that would be a great help. None of the manuals make any reference to the .CommandedFreq units being anything other than Hz (or implicitly RPM if Speed Units is RPM). Mike ### Assistant: Helpful chap at Rockwell TechConnect may have solved this for me - doing some calcs & checks, will post solution if it works. Mike \\n


### Human: How to use the winder control of PowerFlex DC? I find the PowerFlex DC with winder control. Who knows how to use? how to get the function diagram? ### Assistant: hiuse knowledebase for this...cheers \\n


### Human: Re: Powerflex 40 faliure after power cycle What's the maximum times per hour we can cycle the power at powerflex 40 drives? ### Assistant: Macedonia, take a look to the following post, it may helps....altough it is referred to PF4, it can be an useful guideline... http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=561#M561 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1391B Series Drive, Performing a Safety Upgrade We are looking at performing a safety upgrade on a 1391B, 45Amp AC Drive but I am having a hard time finding any technotes or manuals on this product. We would like to add redundant contactors on the Line or Load side of the drive and are trying to find examples on how to do this. I am sure I am not the first person to require this? Kindest Regards, Yvon ### Assistant: Just I may indicate where to find the manuals... :smileysurprised: User ManualDocument Update Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Product Notice 2009-04-001 and 2009-04-002 - PowerFlex 700 Regarding Product Notice 2009-04-001 and 2009-04-002 - PowerFlex 700 NEMA 12 AC Drives: I purchased on 2/1/2008 a powerflex 700 drive PN: 20BD292A3ANNNNC0. I read the article in the knowledge base, and did not the drive listed as having the fan defect mentioned in the product notice. Can you confirm whether or not this drive has the fan defect? If so what is the replacement kit part number? ### Assistant: For the Product Notices you mentioned, your drive is not listed to have this problem, so you shouldn't be worry about that. :smileyhappy: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SMC FW Upgrade I am trying to upgrade the firmware on a SMC drive but can't seem to get it going. Drive Explorer will connect to the drive but won't read the new firmware version and I don't see the SMC on Controlflash. Any advise? ### Assistant: I guess you're talking about SMC Flex.... :smileytongue: Did you already check for upgrade instructions HERE ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Dancer Control with Kinetix 6000 What would be the easiest way to control Dancer position in a web handling application using the Kinetix 6000. The Kinetix drive rotates an Unwind spindle. I have dancer position feedback to the Logix 5000 PLC. There is no feedforward signal ( Line Speed) so Pure PI control is what I am planning to use to correct the dancer position. Thank you ### Assistant: Would it be possible to put an encoder style dancer on there? You can use Dual Position Servo mode, then just set the position of the dancer that you want to maintain and the drive will automatically control the speed of the unwind to keep the dancer in the right position. If you can't do that you'll have to bring the analog in a PID instruction and use the output of the PID to control the speed of the kinetix drive. You could just operate the unit in Velocity Loop mode only. If it's a 0-10v pot style dancer you could also use an Ultra3000 and use the built in Analog Speed control input. \\n


### Human: Setting motor nameplate RPM on Powerflex 40 Is it possible to adjust the motor nameplate RPM and/or motor poles in a Powerflex 40? The parameters do not appear in the user manual. ### Assistant: Just to confirm you that PF40 has not this possibility. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: AB 1336 plus drive I am upgrading a cooling tower control system and my system is enabling a 1336 plus vfd for start/stop and speed control for the tower fan. I need a reference manual to reconfigure the drive to take a 0-10 vdc signal versus a 4-20 ma. Any ideas where I can find this? ### Assistant: Here we are.... :smileyhappy: 1336 PLUS User Manual1336 PLUS II User Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: About the Fault68 of 700s Fram9, change a new drive,the new drive yet occurred F68,What should I do ? ### Assistant: Did you double check all the connections and fiber cables ? Aid 34899 See also attachment... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: In 1397 AB make DC Drive, how to switch off the field voltage while the DC motor is in stop mode... Presently, in our DC Drive-Motor system when the DC motor stops, the field voltage is continuously coming 220-230VDC.. I need to switch off the field voltage during the DC motor stops..And the field voltage gets on when DC motor starts.. So i need to know which parameter(s) in 1397 DC Drive had to set for the above need..Please help me... ### Assistant: The field voltage should only be removed when the main power is removed. See the following note from the manualBypassing any field fault parameters will negate the safety of the installation. ATTENTION: It is imperative that the Drive NOTBE STARTED with the field windings in theun-powered condition. Failure to follow theseprocedures may result in a machine malfunction and/orpersonal injury.The output voltage and current of both the enhancedfield supply and the regulated field supply aredetermined by the values contained in set-up parameters \\n


### Human: RSView32 and PowerFlex Drive communication Can RSView32(or other HMI) read/write PowerFlex Drive Parameter without controller over Ethernet/IP? ### Assistant: Yes, it is possible using PCCC object.... see this technote (35328) where you may find an example made for Panelview Plus (View ME) ... a similar solution could be realized in other HMI software. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: MAS EN bit set, must be manually cleared I have had this happen a coulple times,(Logix 5000 v16) I think on power up, the axes won't respond to the stop command. I noticed that the EN bit was set and wouldn't clear even though the rung was false and toggled several times. I go into the data table clear it and everything is good. I'm wondering if I might have something wrong in my logic that would cause this. Has anyone run into this. ### Assistant: Did you check the status of the other instruction's bit (ER - PC) when this happens ? May you also post your controller type, series, rev. and firmware ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 400 Heatsink ovrtemp I have a power flex 400, 300 HP. My problem is went i start the drive and past a few seconds appears a fault message ( F008, heatsink over temp). so, I touch the drive and is cold. I thinks is a problems with the sensor temp. But i dont now if is a failure card. can you help me? all fans works correctly. ### Assistant: If your drive is operating in an ambient temperature allowed as per specifications (not too cold - not too hot :smileysurprised: ) the fans are running when you give a star/run command to the drive, and there is not excessive load attached to the drive, then could be possible it is faulty and need to be repaired / replaced... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: ControlFLASH and Ultra3000 I have another Ultra3000 firmware upgrade question. I downloaded firmware version 1.52 from your website. I see that ControlFLASH is included in the zip file. When started, ControlFLASH launches RSLinx for communications purposes. Question : how would RSLinx communicate with a non-networked Ultra300 drive? I assume the answer is that it wouldn't, and that Ultraware has to be used with non-networked drives to update the firmware. I'm I correct? Thanks, Tracy ### Assistant: Yes, it is exactly like you've written.... Aid 45753 has the Ultraware firmware, ControlFlash can be used on Sercos drives... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra3000 w/ DeviceNet I have a Ultra3000 drive w/ DeviceNet - 2098-DSD-020X-DN fw ver 1.52 / model ### Assistant: It seems something has gone wrong with the firmware update, serial number is usually used as product identifier and seems to be corrupted... :smileysurprised:I can't find more informations on this error neither in the manuals nor in the Knowledgebasethus I suggest to call Tech Support so that they will talk with the engineers and give you some infos... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 700 I/O wiring I need to where to land the input wire to make the drive go to a preset speed of 60 HZ in a manual mode. The drive will normally operate in an automode with a 4-20 ma signal. At times I need for the drive to operate in a manual mode and run at full speed. The start-stop signal will still come from a PLC for either operation. If a physical start-button is pushed for the drive to start, then the PLC will give an extra output for the preset speed. ### Assistant: By default, digital Input 5 (terminal 31) is configured as Speed Select 2. Based on the Speed Reference Selection Chart at page 1-24 of the PF700 User Manual, when this input is active, the Preset Speed 2 become the reference for the drive.You may change the frequency for that preset speed 2 in parameter 102. See also attachment.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 700 scr pre charge board We have a AB Power Flex drive, P/N 20B D 096 A3 ANNANCO, that we lost the precharge board, P/N SK G9-PRE1-V480 (long story) and I am told by my local dist and Rockwell that it is a 10-15 day lead time. My question is do the other 700's have the same precharge board or are they specific to drive size? Thanks in advanceDave ### Assistant: Yes, the 400 / 480 Vac versions of all the PF700 have the same Precharge board (starting from frame 5), as you may see in the Spare Parts listing.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700S Hour Meter Is there a way I can pull an hour meter of any kind off this drive? Thanks ### Assistant: I'm not sure to have correctly understood the request.... :smileysurprised: The only Hour meter I know inside a PF700s is related to the total time the drivehas been RUNNING.... Elapsed Run Time par 298. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Drive enable for Powerflex 700 In the installation instructions there is information about using a hardwire input at terminal 32 for a drive enable. The instructions say to remove jumper J10 from the cassett when using the enable input. After a thorough examination of the printed circuit card I could find the J10 jumper. I there something that I am missing? ### Assistant: The enable bridge is only available with the Vector Control option cassette with series B drives . It is not on the older series A standard cassette.The cassette part number should be 20VECTBC0 \\n


### Human: Phasing Multiple Axes I have an application where Axis1 (Rotary 0-360 degrees) is spinning at a high speed and Axis2 (Rotary 0 -360 degrees) matches speed and gears to Axis1 at a 1:1 ratio. I need to find the phase between these to axes with high precision. It appears that the MGSP instruction would allow this but I cannot find any information on how this instruction works (tech support I have contacted doesnt seem to have much info either). Does it simply capture the axis positions on coarse update rate or is there something smarter happening? Or are there other methods of finding this information? ### Assistant: Hi Rudolph, I ran into similar issues and my solution is using the InterpolationTime. See the example.Subtract these two axis positions and you have the phase shift.p.s. DINT_CurrentTime is Datatype DINT[2] success,CeeYa \\n


### Human: Premade HMI screens for PowerFlex drive? I've heard rumors of some pre-made screns Rockwell made for RSView to show what's happening with my drives, but, of course, I can't find it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? ### Assistant: There were mentioning faceplates in one the classes here at RSTechEd. Don't know if they include what you're looking for, but go to the support page at rockwell and click downloads and then smaple code library. See if what you're looking for is there. \\n


### Human: PF40 - Ref Speed w pot With PF40, I use pot for speed reference.With a time ( 4 years) my reference lower ≈ 48 HzI change my drive, the speed reference is OK, with same wiring and a same config. I don't know if this case is documented? ### Assistant: Do you mean the embedded potentiometer on PF40 or a remote potentiometer ? Anyway, I didn't find documents on that, just I may suspect some dust inside potentiometer has changed its resistance value during years... it is a plausible possibility I think... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex DC Configuration I have a 150HP Powerflex DC drive configured to run a DC motor with Armatuer Current of 242Amp, 400V, 1150rpm, my Field Resistance is 25 Ohm and Armatuer resistance of 0.5 Ohm., When I do the Autotune it coz some fault unknown error what did I miss? ### Assistant: First before you Autotune the drive make sure the motor is uncoupled from the load as it has to be free to rotate. Also, what is the firmware of your DC drive? \\n


### Human: MATC Instruction Halt Hi there, I've an interesting situation where an MATC (Motion Axis Time Cam) Instruction will enable, but hangs forever causing the machine to basically halt program execution. This only happens when the first time this portion executes. After I go in and clear out that instruction, by resetting the Enable bit, everything runs fine. This is not recoverable at the user level. Here's a screen shot of when the program halts: Thanks for any help, suggestios or advice provided, I'll check back. Controller 1756-L63Revision 16.2 ### Assistant: instead of unlatching the matc.en bit, try clr(matc.flags) \\n


### Human: Using a powermonitor 1000 with RSview ME I would like to bring some of the powermonitor datatables into a RSviewMe application. I am using Ethernet to communicate. When I create the shortcut I can see an online folder. I right click and try to refresh. The online folder will not populate with tags. Is it possible to communicate directly or will I have to use messaging to send the data to a PLC before I can monitor the information? ### Assistant: Hey Scott, I've never tried this using RSLinx Enterprise, so really I don't know if works... just I know about the usage of RSLinx Classic OPC to do this (Aid 54733).However, try to take a look to Aid 33198... there is also a list of other technotes that could help, related to the PLC Online folder empty issue.... Assuming RSLinx Enterprise will work (and this is not documented) there are some limitations of Direct Referencing,like for example if the processor is a MicroLogix 1100, prior to release 5.0 of Studio, this processor does not support online browsing. Addresses will need to be added manually... maybe also powermonitor need this to be done... Apologize to have outlined this *roughly*... just trying to give some help... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Entire motor description to add a motor to Ultraware - Ultra3000 Hello,I want to program a Ultra3000 (2098-DSD-005X), but the servo (TLY-A130T-HJ64AA) that I want to use is not available on the motor model menu on the properties Motor window. I know that is possible to add a new motor with the Motor configuration app, but I do not know the entire description (feedback, ratings, electrical, etc.) Anybody knows where I can find this info or if the motor.mdb file was updated??Thanks :) ### Assistant: The TLY motor must use the correct motion database to select the motor. Following are the steps to import the motion database into Ultraware so as to be able to select the TLY motor. 1. Typically when you load Ultraware the configuration file developed is C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\Ultraware. 2. There is a Motors.mdb in this specific folder. 3. Copy the motors_01_10_08.mdb to this location. 4. Right mouse click on the Motors.mdb to properties and find the last modified date to it. Then, rename this file with the date. For instance, the file in this folder is last modified July 05, 2007 so label this file as Motors_07_05_08.mdb. 5. Change the motors_01_10_08.mdb to Motors.mdb so it is the motors database that Ultraware will read from. .mdb file is in Aid 39505 and newer is in Aid 50909 (motors_10_03_08.mdb) ... the last need you to have a valid TechConnect Contract to enter.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Blending two indexed moves Platform: Ultra3000 with indexing, configured with Ultraware Is there a way to blend two indexed moves?I would like to continue a move with another without stopping. ### Assistant: You may obtain this using the highlighted settings of the screenshot, taken from Index Setup of Ultraware... In the Next Index field you have to put the index number to execute when Action When Complete isn't set to Stop. The Help in the Ultraware explains those parameters pretty well. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: How to use 0-10V votage to control the 1336PLUS with the module TB-2? How to use 0-10V votage to control the 1336PLUS with the module TB-2? How can i setup the parameters on the interface of 1336PLUS? ### Assistant: Following a screenshot with the wiring and the minimum parameter needed to use the 1336 PLUS (1336S) with 0-10 V reference. (just be aware if you're asking about 1336 PLUS II -1336F- configuration is different :smileysurprised: ) Reference is 1336 PLUS User Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 Drive fault ### Assistant: Dave, I think a little bit of information is missing. ;) JHutch \\n


### Human: PF700S - Fault 41 RideThru Timeout I have a 2Hp PF700S powered off of an NRU/RGU (so it is not rectifying AC to DC, it is supplied off of a DC bus). The motor is running about 127RPM, and is overhauled slightly so it runs ~ -12%FLT. There is some variability in the overhauling load. I have recently started seeing a fault 41, RideThru Timeout. This fault indicates that the drive has been in a bus loss ridethrough for more than 2 sec. Since I don't have AC supply to the drive and none of the other drives on the NRU/RGU are having faults, I assume that this is not truly the cause. Could I experience this fault if the drive runs at zero torque for some period of time? The motor does not have an encoder, and Par 485 = 0 (FOC). ### Assistant: Which firmware revision do You have on Your drive ? \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 4(x) Series Remote HIM I'm trying to pick a drive and I want a remote HIM, a process controller sending a 0-10VDC speed reference and an AUTO-MANUAL selctor switch.(Too bad there's no auto-tuning on the PF4 series drives or I would use the internal PID - but that's another story...)The remote HIM need to be the NEMA 4X 22-HIM-C2S. With the selector switch in AUTO, the drive should respond to the speed reference from the process controller.WIth the selector switch In MANUAL the operator uses the remote HIM to set the speed.The remote HIM is always the start and stop source. What powerflex series drive, if any, allows me to do this?Is the remote HIM equivalent to the integral HIM if the drive is in LOCAL mode? MANUAL mode?Or is the remote HIM considered COMMUNICATIONS when setting up the drives digital input functions? Please don't tell me I need to use a PF7x series. My customer isn't getting any TARP funds.Thanks ### Assistant: In the user manual, page 3-14, you can set up the digital input to be local control for the HIM; parameter A051 set to 5. For AUTO on digital input #2, set parameter A052 to 13 for 0-10V control. Hope this points you in the right direction. \\n


### Human: Convert Panelbuilder32 Can i convert Panelbuilder32 (*.pba) to 1400E (*.pvc)? ### Assistant: Unfortunately NO ! :smileysad: The two platforms have many differences that doesn't allow for conversions. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: How to send commandos to Ultra 3000 by RSlogix500 RS232 HelloI have an Ultra3000i and a Micrologix1200, and I want to send commands from the PLC to the Ultra 3000 by Serial com.Could the MSG command works? How can I configure this instruction?example: I want to send the next command to the Ultra to enable de drive: 3A0007010DThanks and regards ### Assistant: You may send commands to Ultra 3000 using Host Commands.RS-232 port should be configured to use ASCII. The host language is not so easy to use from inside a PLC... anyway there are some docs and an example for SLC controller, it should work also with Micrologix, just it should be *converted* and checked for some conversion errors...:smileysad: Aid 22657 contains all this stuff.Start taking a look to Host Command Reference Manual Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40P DSI can i use the DSI port on a power flex 40p for IO?? looking to use ethernet comms for controlling the drive but wondered if i could get point i/o or something to hang off the DSI port also ### Assistant: No, you can't do that... DSI port is only for remote HIM, RS-485 connection to other drives or PLC control (DSI / Modbus RTU), programming thru adapter and PC with Drive Explorer / Executive. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SMC-3 bypass mode The SMC-3 is supposed to run in bypass mode once the motor is up to speed and the current falls to 105% of the maximum frame amp rating. I am trying to test a used SMC-3 before installing in a machine. When I use a smaller motor (26 amp) on a 108 amp SMC-3 soft start, the bypass contactors pull in immediately and bring the motor up to speed even with the ramp time set to 10 seconds. With a small load on the motor it will continue to run in bypass mode. With no load on the motor, it will get up to speed and then the bypass contactors will drop out for a second and then pull back in. I'm wondering if the SMC-3 has a problem or is it sensing a small load at start up and using the bypass contactors rather than the SCRs. I thought it would ramp the motor up according to the time setting regardless of the motor HP.Thanks in advance,Ashby ### Assistant: Hi, what happens to you should be considered a normal behavior. :smileyhappy: Your tests fall into two limit conditions for SMC-3... first test (running a 26 A motor using a 108 A SMC-3) will give this result because the current sensed by the Softstarter is low enough to make it *thinking* the motor is already up-to-speed, so it uses the bypass... if you try to use a *bigger* motor, you will see the Softstarter following the configured ramp time. Second test (no load) is explained in Aid 40356 , and it is related to the fact the SMC-3 needs a motor connected to fall in a particular current range, indicated in the Selection Guide and for your Softstarter this range is 27-108 A (in effect the second behavior could also happen in the first test, you have a 26 A motor...evidently it is right enough to let the SMC-3 run quite normally.... :smileysurprised: ) So, it is important for this softstarter to work correctly, the use of a motor rated with appropriate FLA related to SMC-3 size, otherwise it could be generate faults or incorrect operations. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Issue with Powerflex 4 startup I've recently obtained two Powerflex 4 drives. I have connected each to identical wood lathes.The first was a 22AV4P5N104 and it works properly from either the keypad or remote control I've added. I also have a 22AA4P5N104 connected to the second lathe. The issue I have is this second drive will erratically operate from either keypad or the remote control. At startup, the output display will rise from 0 to about 10Hz and flicker. The motor will not start on its own. If you spin motor, the output will rise to the level you've set on Pot but motor operation is still rough and erratic. No faults come up on display. I've changed just about every parameter to no avail. If I change boost from default, it will give overcurrent fault after few seconds. I've reset P041 with no change in problem. I have even swapped drives/motor to insure it isn't motor problem and issue still remained. Main question is this drive toast? Thanks! ### Assistant: It seems you've already done enough tests to understand it is faulty...I think you'll need to either change or repair that drive...:smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: A large dumb drive Hi.Is there anyone else here who quite often needs a large drive (75kw - 315kw) that does not need a great lot of smarts. We do a lot of water pumping jobs so we really don't need all the bells and whistles. We just need rudimentary speed control, EMC filtering (built in) with an ethernet port and a 232 port that can talk modbus. The absence of all the smarts should keep the cost down which in this line of work is the most important thing.I thought the 400 range was going to fill this need but they do not even go up to 75kw. The filter is not built in and the voltage range is 240 and 480V. There are no 400V versions.Hoping this will get someone at RA thinking about larger, simpler drives.Regards Alan Case ### Assistant: The Powerflex400 does go up to 260kw @ 380-480vac, has modbus built-in and is 30% cheaper than PF700H. If the VSD is over 40% of the transformer load at the PCC then an EMI filter is not the solution. You will need a passive harmonic filter ( add another $10k aust ), and the speed range would need to be above 60% or the capacitors will screw up the powerfactor. Unfortunatly,there are alot of stories about vsd's saving you money, but all the examples used do not take in account the Harmonics generated and the $$$$'s needed to solve this. \\n


### Human: E46 erro in K6K Somebody knows what is the E46 error in Kinetix?Thank you ### Assistant: Hi No such error exists. The E46 is reserved for expansion to the U3K drive. Check the error number again and go to: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/qr/motion-qr004_-en-p.pdf to get the Quick Error Overview Card. \\n


### Human: Powerful 4 E-STOP I am building a small panel with two(2) powerflex 4 VFD drives.I need to hard wire an e-stop into the drives. How do I do this?I have been told that contactors on the motors are not good and that I can't e-stop electronics. Does that mean I can't e-stop the VFD? The application is small. It runs two small horizontal conveyors. There is no major risk of stopping the motors at any point in time. My thought is to put a N/C contact in series with terminal 1 (stop). This will open the stop circuit and stop the motors. The drives will remain ON. Once the e-stop is reset, the open contact will close and the drive will wait for the start signal again from the main machine. Is this acceptable? Or will this method risk damaging the drives or motors? thank you ### Assistant: The Rockwell Knowledge base ID 39169 can assist. This attachment discusses the advantages and disadvantages of input contactors, output contactors and the DriveGuard Safe-Off relay http://www.rockwellautomation.com/knowledgebase/ \\n


### Human: Rslogix5000 V17 - Additional Axis Servo faults Axis00.Guard..... What do they mean? In Rslogix5000 V17 there are a whole bunch of additional servo axis faults added. Nobody within Rockwell Europe knows what they mean (I asked esupport and they still owe me an answer).I need to explain to my client what they mean but have no clue where to begin.I think it has something to do with Guardlogix Safety PLC but I'm not sure. Is there any additional info available (manual, link,...) RegardsFV ### Assistant: These new attributes of the Axis structure are related to a new version of Kinetix Drives... here what I've found in the V17 release notes.... Kinetix6000 Advanced Safety Drive (S1) Support Version 17 of RSLogix 5000 software provides support for the Kinetix6000 SERCOS S1 Advanced Safety based family of drives. The safety status can be directly accessed by the user’s application via two new SERCOS Axis attributes (GuardStatus and GuardFaults) in the Axis_Servo_Drive data type. The configuration of the S1 Drive’s safety parameters is done via an Ethernet WEB based interface and downloaded to the Kinetix6000 drive via this Ethernet connection. I'm sure deekster will add some interesting notes on that.... :smileytongue::smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: ULTRA 3000 INDEXING DRIVE I have an Ultra 3000 Indexng drive in service that has started going to home instad of performing the indexing move. The drive has been in operation roughly 6 months with maybe 150 hrs of usage. The program for the drive is used on several other machines and has no problems; 1 year in service. The machine is at my customer's facility so I do not have access to it. Has anyone else seen this issue or have any advice they could pass along?Thanks ### Assistant: Hi, this is really strange :smileysurprised: , anyway, are you sure nobody has changed something in its configuration? Do you command actions via Digital Input or network ? Maybe something has changed down there and now the command normally used to index is really used to Start Homing... I think it will be needed to connect the Ultraware in it an see what happens... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 40 trips GFCI I have a 120v PowerFlex 40 that trips a GFCI when you press the start funtion. Works fine when on a non GFCI circuit. Whats causing the GFCI to trip? ### Assistant: This is quite normal, and usually it happens due to filtering...the filter works by filtering the noise down to earth which would cause the GFCI to trip. Follow the instructions in the User Manual, page 1-7, and use a Type B RCD Also take a look to the following technotes: Aid 40028 - Aid 40632 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: ultra5000 couldn't get new inertia after attached a load motor our product are ultra5000 and MPL-430P-H motor, use ultraware control. we can get a new inertia after attached a gear to MPL-430P-H, but when we attached our load motor, we couldn't get a new inertia and enter intor error code 23. How shall we do with that problem? ### Assistant: Here some informations about error 23: Aid 41244 - Aid 59164 It seems you've problems with over temperature due to excessive load.... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Host Index instruction Ultra 3000 (Host Command) Hello.I am using a MicroLogix1200 to send commands to an Ultra3000, When I tried to change the Host index data the Ultra does not change it and it does not answer the serial command (the buffer is empty). I checked the send data by using the hyper terminal and it is right. When use the Ultra HostCommand Ultraware this instruction only works when I have open the Indexing control Panel, if this control panel is closed the instruction does not works neither.The instructions that the Ultra is responding are: enable drive, disable drive and start index (send from PLC and Ultraware).Is there anything else I can check??? Why the Ultra is not developing the instructions I sent?The command I am using to change the Host index is::000B810164<cr>Also, I tried to read the actual index without success.Thanks !!! :smileywink: ### Assistant: Hi Queen, unfortunately I'm not an expert on that... just trying to give helps... :smileytongue: The command syntax and checksum seems correct... just did you set the drive for Host Control Mode - Host Indexing (0x061) before trying the Host Index command ? Page C-7 of the Host Commands Reference Manual reports the correct sequence... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 400 Fram size H overtemp trip I am having trouble with a VSD. Even if it has only been running for 2 minutes, then it comes up with a HeatSink OverTemp (F008) error. There seems to be an error with the sensing circuit since it tells me that the temperature is 140 deg C (B014) but it is NOT – if I switch the drive completely off and wait for it to discharge before switching on again (approx 3 minutes), then it comes up fine with a temperature of only 41 or so degrees C.All of them are 22C-D460A103 Series A, Manuf 19 August 2008, ### Assistant: It could be a faulty sensor...anyway, try to see if all the fans start when PF400 starts by run command....if just one of the fans doesn't start, then you have to replace it. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Files for VS utilities Pls let me know from where I can get the following files for VS Utilites Ver 4.02.60002280102.bin04090228000000.chm0002280103.binthis files are for Relianc MD-65 ac drives . ### Assistant: To which (I guess Reliance ?!) drive are those files related (catalog #, model, version) ? Maybe this could help some Forum users to reply ... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 160 Drive Just curious what is the last date that the 160 drive will be available for sale. I'm trying to convert customer to PowerFlex 4M. Thanks. ### Assistant: Silver Date for these products is 31 dec 2009 The Silver Date is the last date Rockwell Automation will accept orders for new product shipments, terminating its Silver Series status. The product is no longer offered for general sale. See this LINK and also the Search (use 160 as keyword) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra 5000 analog input wire connecting our product mode is 2098-IPD-030, we have to input a low voltage(0~10Vdc) signal to ultra 5000, and we connect HI input to analog input 1(pin 9) of ultra 5000, and LO input connect to shield termination(pin 14) of ultra 5000. is it correct?if not, how shall we wiring? ### Assistant: Page 2-5 of manual below shows the pinout of connector CN1B where the analog I/O are wired to. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/in/2098-in001_-en-p.pdf Analog inputs are pins 9 and 10 and use either pins 8/11 for the reference. Pin 14 is only for shield termination. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: EM Brake option for the PF40 Greetings, I have a customer looking to have a brake motor (c/w Electro-Mechanical brake (EM brake)). The digital inputs on the drive have an option for the EM brake release, however that parameter option is not available on my demo. The firmware on my drive is at version 2 levels. In what firmware did that option become available? Can I flash the firmware up on the drive? I haven't been able to find a way to do this. Thank you,Chris ### Assistant: Hi Chris, unfortunately PowerFlex 4/40/40P/400 drives are not field flashable by enduser.Please contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centre for further information. Anyway the release of the firmware where this option in the Digital Input was added is 3.02...actually the shipping firmware on those drives is 6.01. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Allen Bradley 1336 + Is it possible to make a 1336 drive reverse itself if the current goes up on drive. If the screw starts binding up and current goes up drive would reverse and go the other way. ### Assistant: You could set the CR relay ( Par 158, 174-176 ) to 7 current limit or 5 at current and latch a off delay timer ( reverse time as the CR relay does not latch ) with the contact to I/p3 set as Rev / Fwd.To get the screw away place a time in Par 327 Start At time delay \\n


### Human: Temp problem on VSD Unrelated to the false F008 issue is the fact that, if I run the VSD’s with the doors closed the drive temperature (B014) goes up to over 70 deg C. If I open the door it comes down to 61 deg C. This site is in the eastern part of South Africa and the average air temp in the summer is above 40 deg C with a very high humidity factor. We have forced air cooling on the enclosure's that move about 540MC/H through the enclosure. The pumphouse ambient temp is about 25-30 deg C and could go as high as 45-50 deg C in the summer. ### Assistant: 1. Verify that maximum ambient temperature has not been exceeded. 2. Check fan. 3. Check for excess load. If the drive still fails after checking previous actions, probably it should be replaced... :smileysurprised: See also Aid 59345 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF70 speed command Is it possible to use analog input 1 as the main speed command for a PF70 with analog input 2 as a trim.ie multiply the required speed of analog 1 by the % of analog 2.For example if analog 1 is 12 mA (4-20mA input) then this is half speed.Then if analog 2 is 2.5V (0-10V input) then the speed of the drive will be 50% x 25% = 12.5% The manual is very unclear.Regards Alan ### Assistant: I'm agree, User manual isn't so exaustive...:smileymad: Something better in the Reference Manual, did you see it ? (pages 99 - 100) Anyway, the Trim value can only be Added or Subtracted to the main reference... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF700 Size 3 Parts AB: I have to repair a 52A PF700-VC VFD (Size 3 Frame) P/N 20B E 052 A 0 AYNACO1) Can I order parts for this size 3 VFD?2) Can I get a service/repair manual? We have ~20 of these VFDs that are powered directly from pole mounted 600VAC transformers in sanitary lift systems. Sometimes the diode/SCR End and MOVs are blown by the power company. I lost another one last night, during a lightning storm, and I would like to repair it in our shop. I know that AB offers an exchange repair but the price our distributor quoted was 72% of the cost of a new unit so it wouldn't be worth the time to exchange. --SMW ### Assistant: The following link is to the spare parts listing for the powerflex 70 / 700 drive familyMaybe you need some line chokes to dampen the poor power, and some transtector units ( www.transtector.com )to suppress the lightning. ( have saved many drives with their units) http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7ReleasedParts.pdf \\n


### Human: powerflex 4 control net why can't i upload parameters from drive in rslogix 5000 ver 16 using cnet? I can't see the drive, all i see is the 1756-cnb card and i cant choose a drive. ### Assistant: Make sure your drive has been added to your I/O configuration under the CNB card responsible for the drive. Also, when you add the drive to your I/O configuration, the major AND minor revision must match exactly in order to upload/download from within RSLogix 5000. If the drive is version 2.3 and your I/O was entered at version 2.2, then you have to change it to 2.3 in your plc configuration before looking at parameters. Your drive should show up under your CNB card even if you're offline if it's in the I/O configuration. \\n


### Human: PoewrFlex700 HIM Start Problem Dear all, Q1: HIM Start ProblemI had install a Powerflex700 drive with DDC control enable. The Powerlfex700 drive config to run at Auto & Manual Mode, Digital In 1 set as Start Drive & Digital In 3 as AUTO/MANUAL Mode selection. Speed Control by Analog In 1 in 0-10V input. In AUTO mode, VFD was control by DDC via terminal input and the VFD works fine. While in Manual mode, the HIM take control by press ALT-AUTO/MAN, the HIM takeover the VFD control and can start and adjust VFD speed. However, once I push the Stop button(Which is red in color) the drive stop and cannot be start again by press the Start button(Which is green in color). I had to recycle power of the drive in-order to gain the MANUAL mode control again from the HIM. Also I had check that the HIM Stop button(Which is red in color) can stop the VFD in both MANUAL & AUTO mode. Then in-order to regain the VFD control, we had to recycle the VFD power again. Would anyone can help?? What is the problem and is there any config parameter I had to checked with?? Q2: Analog In ProblemOur DDC contractor use johnson control controller and speed control by 0-10V, during the T&C we found that the VFD cannot received the true signal. Actually when the DDC AO output 10V to VFD, we measured the VFD Analog In 1 had read only 7.4V?? Is that the problem of Impedence? Any thing we can do to solve it? Q3: HIM Frequency Display Minus Sign Problem My VFD was configured to run in reverse direction in order to get the Motor Runs in correction direction. Howeve the frequency display in HIM with minus sign and how can I remove it?? Any idea or suggestion?? Thousand thanks for kindly assistance in advanced. ### Assistant: A1. Please read the note on the bottom of page 1-23Important ; Progamming Inputs for 2 wire control deactivates all HIM Start buttons unless parameter 192, [ save HIM Ref ], bit 1 [ Manual Mode ]=1.This will allow HIM to control Start and Jog.You will need to remove the run input before selecting Manual control. A2. you could adjust the min/ max speed required to match the 0-7.5 signal \\n


### Human: 1336 Random Faults I have a 25HP 1336 Plus drive that has been faulting out on faults 39,41 and 49 at random intervals. We have checked all of the drive components, motors, contactors etc that are connected to the drive and have found no issues. The drive constantly tries to reset although the Max retries is set to 3. Once power is cycled the drive will run anywhere from 10mins to several days without a fault. Need help ### Assistant: These faults relate to phase to ground faults between the motor cable and earth.The cable / or motor could have exceeded the corona inception voltage.Is can occur if the motor cables are run in an area where the cable can be immersed in water ( underground conduits )The best way to test this is to disconnect the motor at the motor terminals and start the driveread the current value in parameter 54 ( output current ) any value shown here is what the cable is using.If you meger the cable / motor you need a 1000volt unitYou could turn the carrier frequency PWM ( par 45) down to 2khz / and install a load choke to reduce the reflected wave Read the following tech paper http://www.ab.com/drives/techpapers/ieee/pcic.pdf www.reliance.com/pdf/drives/whitepapers/D7722.pdf \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 VFD's on Ethernet with 20-COMM-E To all, This is lengthy, but important that I get it right, so bear with me. I am planning on installing 5 PowerFlex 700 drives on my ControlLogix system using Ethernet control to 20-COMM-E modules in each drive. My system currently has 1 L63 processor running version 15. I have one remote I/O rack that is on Ethernet with ENBT cards for communications. (one ENBT in the main chassis, one in a remote rack. I also have a 3 slot Flex I/O rack with an AENT on this same comm. link.)Only I/O communications occur on these ENBT's. HMI & programming communications are on a separate ENBT. I will be running the drives with an RPI of ~100ms, and will probably use all of the Datalinks available for drive information. There is a Hand-Off-Auto switch in the field by each motor. In the Auto position, Start/Stop and speed commands (PID loop control) will be via Ethernet. In the Hand position, the drive will be commanded to run at a fixed speed over Ethernet. The Off position will be hardwired to the Enable inputs of the drive for safety reasons. I am planning on using the existing drive profiles that are in RSLogix 5000 v15 software. Our Ethernet network equipment consist of two Cisco Catalyst 3560 Layer 3 Switches configured in a redundant manner. Does anyone have any experience/hints/tips that they may have encountered that would help me implement this configuration with a short amount of downtime to our facility. I have downloaded the Ethernet Capacity Tool from the website, and it shows plenty of bandwidth and connections available. We are a pharmacutical manuf. and our system is validated. So upgrading to v16 which has the integrated drives/Drive Executive software is not possible at this time. That would require a revalidation of the system. Thanks in advance. Dlogger ### Assistant: dlogger, trying to help you, some points to clarify: 1. No particul problems/issues on using v15 PF700 profile for Ethernet/IP (we use many times, just it is not as easy as the Premier Drive Integration from v16) 2. If you want to check the amount of traffic/use of your Ethernet/IP module in CLX, you need to consider also the RPI you expect from Flex IO and the expansion chassis; then you have to consider the amount of analog/special modules inside them and also the RPI expected. Normal way is to use 20ms RPI for all digital IO optimized in adapter image, 80 mS for analog/special card. If you want to post that infos, I will check with Ethernet/IP prediction tool for you. Anyway, as you wrote, the ENBT has many connections and bandwith available, so should not be a problem to manage your devices, unless you need particulary quick RPIs. 3. Switches should be managed to have the best performance and flexibility in configuration; you may have a look to the following technotes in Rockwell KB to clarify your ideas on them.Aid 22044 Aid 26760 Hope this helps....- fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 Frame 5: Replacement of Heatsink Fan Hello, What is the difference between Part No. SK-G9-FAN1-F5 and SK-G9-FAN2-F5 Thanks ### Assistant: The FAN2 is the new repacement for the FAN1 \\n


### Human: Challenging Drives Applications. Hey..Pls share all urs challenging drives applications? ### Assistant: Could u offer one firstly? \\n


### Human: Voltage Signal drop at Powerflex700 drive Dear All, I had installed a Powerflex700 drive and the DDC system employs Voltage analog(0-10Vdc) control to vary the VFDspeed. However, when the system wiring completed and proceed to T&C, the voltage signal was dropped to 7.6Vdc when the DDC Analog output is 10Vdc. Therefore is there any solution to rectify the Voltage signal linear to scale so that my drive can run on full speed when 10Vdc control is received in Analog In 1?? Thousand Thanks in advance for any suggestion. Best Rgds.,Man ### Assistant: follow the below example.First send the maximum analog reference to the drive and look at the value in Par 016. This is the value you use in [ Analog In 1 Hi ]P320 − [Anlg In Config], bit 0 = “0” (Voltage)P090 − [Speed Ref A Sel] = “Analog In 1”P091 − [Speed Ref A Hi] = 60 HzP092 − [Speed Ref A Lo] = 0 HzP322 − [Analog In 1 Hi] = 5VP323 − [Analog In 1 Lo] = 0VThis configuration is used when the input signal is 0-5 volts. Here, minimum input (0 Volts) represents 0Hz and maximum input (5 Volts) represents 60 Hz. This allows full scale operation from a 0-5 voltsource \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 fault Hi, We have experienced a few Powerflex 700 drive - Fault 24 (Decel Inhibit) errors over the last week. The drive supplies 2 motors in parallel on a printing press reelstand. We initially changed the drive but the fault occurred again. Every time it has happened the press was running at speed but was NOT decellerating. As each motor had an encoder on it, I have now swapped to the alternate encoder in the hope that this cures the fault but after reading the handbook, I'm not sure it will. Any ideas on possible causes? I imagine the next step will be to start swapping the motors over to eliminate them. ### Assistant: Did you already take a look to the following thread ? http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=530#M530 It threats the same argument and could give you some useful infos.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Does PF40P suport -10V~10v? Hi, Use AB PF40P to replace Yaskawa F7 drives, Ｕser manual of PF40P said Analogue input suport +-10v, this means it supports -10V~10V? How to make it? ### Assistant: Hi there, In your manual, go to page 1-22, and have a look at the options for analog input. You will connect your analog singal wires to terminals 13 & 14, then change parameters P038 to 2 0-10V Input and A123 to 1 Bi-Polar In. This should allow you to use -10V - +10V signal input. See link... PowerFlex 40P User Manual Cheers. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 4M Programming Power Greetings Drive World, Does anyone know whether or not it is possible to connect an external power supply to the PF 4M to provide programming power to the drive without powering up the entire drive? Apparently some of the competition to this drive can be powered up in a single phase format to allow for parameter programming, but not operation. Thank you. ### Assistant: A long time ago you could just power up the middle phase and it would work but not on today's drives. The drive has to be powered up to run the HIM but if you're using a 22-Comm-x (C, D, E) moduel, then there is a small box you can purchase from AB that allows you to externally power the moduel but for programming the drive...it has to be connected normally in order to power up the drive electronics, unless there's some AB wizard with a tip we don't know about. I've needed to do just what you're talking about many times in the past so I finally rigged up a 480/120 transformer, fed it in reverse, and then did what I had to do. Again, seems there could be a small 24VDC connector for allowing this to happen BUT....that would be taking too much for granted. \\n


### Human: Ultra 5000 logic for a leading edge sensor for registration mark Ok, so I am one of the sick people that use the Ultra 5000, it fit the budget and the project design. I was wondering if anybody has any better logic than this for a registration sensor. The sensor starts off blocked, clears between parts, and then I want to start a function when the next part comes into position (i'm using it as a registration offset for a labeler). This is the code I'm using right now: while ((!InputGetState(2)) && (TimerDone(1)==0)) { pe4=0; } while((InputGetState(2)) && (TimerDone(1)==0)) { pe4=1; } while((!InputGetState(2)) && pe4==1 && (TimerDone(1)==0)) Just wondering if anybody has any better way to do it that isn't as verbose. Thanks ### Assistant: Can I assume from this logic that the final step to break out of these while loops is the Timer1 going done? Why aren't you utilizing the LatchOnIndex command? You apparently don't need the motor feedback from the latch but it would provide you with a function that operated automatically. In this example you check that the count has increased on the latch then store it in memory in case you want to run an operation off that memory with TriggerShot. if(LatchGetCount(1)!=CountBuffer && TriggerShot==0) { TriggerShot=1; CountBuffer=LatchGetCount(3); } if(TriggerShot==1 && TimerDone(1)==0) function_call(); I don't know your exact use case, but this is just another way to tackle it. I've got this running on many machines right now and we don't have any issues with the timing. I'm just concerned with all of your while statements that the code will be trapped in there and unable to run any error handling routines elsewhere in the code. \\n


### Human: BTR from ControlLogix to 1394 IMC on RemoteIO In my never ending quest to replace a PLC5 with a ControlLogix processor I have run onto one final comm problem... Block Transfers between the processor and a 1394 IMC servo. The PLC 5 works just fine but I can not seem to get the CL to work. The processor sees the device on the RemoteIO network because there is no IO error. However, when I do a BTR of 19 bytes it just sits there and when I change the processor to program mode the MSG.ER bit is set with the error Map instance undefined; or Block Transfer timeout My MSG logic is correct becasue I am using the same logic as the other BTRs I am doing (enable the message when the message enable bit is not set. Thanks in advance... Chris ### Assistant: Following some suggestions: At first, try (unless already done) to run only the BTR that fails...if it will work, then be sure you will not execute the BTW and BTR to the same rack/group as this can cause block transfers to at least occasionally error out.So, enable the message when the BTR enable is not set and also when BTW enable is not set. Other things to check are:Double check msg path and rack/group/slot if they are correct.Double check if the number of elements you are using are correct for you 1394. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: The replacement for motor H6200-0-H00AA and servo drive 1398-PDM-075 We are using motor H6200-0-H00AA with servo drive 1398-PDM-075 . Please help us to advise the replacement for them. ### Assistant: Are you looking for exact replacements; as in spare parts or removing them completely?If you want to remove them completely and replace with new products, the Controllogix Kinetix motion would be the way to go. But none of the existing system, hardware or software, can be reused.For spares of the H series motor, check out the web site for Elwood-Getty at:http://www.elwood.com/gettys_rockwell.shtml \\n


### Human: Single phase to Three phase drives for welder application Greetings, Has anyone every done an application involving a 1phase to 3phase drive application to provide power to welding equipment? I just took a call from a customer for 5 such units. Thanks. ### Assistant: Futher to my question; we are looking at adding a sine wave filter to the output of the drive to provide the cleanest possible power output to the welding machine. Is there anything else that I should be nervous of? Thanks \\n


### Human: Main Contactor Fault F10 Powerflex DC I inherited a machine that has a couple of powerflex DC drives on it, I love them, but I keep having a problem, I keep getting fault F 10, Main Contactor, I have been in the manual and everything seems fine, I also updated my firmware in the drives. My question is do I even need the contactor on the output side of the drive, in the manual I see where you can set parameter 1391 {control contactor} to none. I am not using dynamic braking. Also when my estop circuit is tripped I am loosing the enable to the drive, so I do not see why I have to use an external contactor. ### Assistant: Hi, if you don't use a Contactor (param. 1391 set to NONE) then check the following. When a contactor is NOT used: 1. Set parameter 1391 [ContactorControl] to “None”2. Do NOT set either [Relay Out x Sel] parameter to “Contactor” or ContactorDB” 3. Do NOT set any [Digital Inx Sel] parameter to “Contactor” Param. 140 (Digital In 8) is configured to Contactor by default :smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SERCOS IDN Messaging Can anyone provide a list of IDNs that can be read/written to Kinetix 6000?The configuration dialog for the MSG requires a 'Identification Number:' and 'Element:'. I cannot find these values documented. As a specific case, I am trying to read/write the bus capacitance parameter (parameter 591 in Drive Executive). I was told by tech support that this was id P-0-99, which is fine, but where can I get the rest of this magic list? ### Assistant: Here a link to the Sercos site, with a short description of IDN. http://www.sercos.com/technology/sercos_idns.htm Be aware, All SERCOS interface products must incorporate a subset of these, but do not necessarily need to include all IDNs. The following KB note explains this Sercos Messaging is not supported by RA phone support. Aid 50716 Anyway, a manual with a list of standard IDNs may be found HERE....it is NOT related to Kinetix 6000 I can't find out a list of the IDNs supported in Kinetix 6000, so I think the best way is to test it on a *real* drive... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: RSLogix Ver 17, PF 70 EC, Creating new Data Base not functioning correctly on one laptop Cannot get the create new data base to function on one laptop correctly.Appears to connect to drive, and pull data from drive, but after it has completed, same message.Also if trying to use tag from this drive, (with this laptop) errors occur.What you think? ### Assistant: It would be useful to post the exact error messages you get, or add a screenshot of it. This will allow users to best try to help you on the issue. :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Documentation explanation Hello, Here is a copy of the PowerFlex 4 and 40 Technical Data.All communications looks to be present for the PF40, is that true ?I want to use a Modbus RTU link, is it possible without an additionnal board ? Many thanks. Serge. ### Assistant: Yes, this is true; see also this LINK for more infos. All the PF4x drives can be controlled through a Modbus RTU link,using the Integral RS-485 port, without additional boards (and costs! :smileytongue: ) See appendix C of the User Manual for supported Modbus functions and connections. You may also find some infos and hints in the Knowledgebase (for example in Aid 27558) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Competing against ITT PumpSmart / Aquarvar Pump Controllers with PowerFlex Hi there, Has anyone recently been up against ITT PumpSmart or AquaVar Pump Controllers? I have a local (AB friendly) Integrator that is currently up against this product on a job, and I was wonder if anyone could offer me some competitive collateral to offer to my integrator? Any help at all? Thanks. ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 single-phase operation. Is it possible? Hi, I'm new to the Kinetix products and I would like to know if the Kinetix 6000 have a single-phase operation in addition to the three-phase operation. I would also like to know if the power rail is imperative, and if not, if it's safe to operate without it. ### Assistant: Kinetix 6000 needs a three-phase input power. The 2094 power rail consists of copper bus bars and a circuit board with connectors for each module.The power rail provides power and control signals from the converter section to adjacent inverters.The IAM, AM, SM, and PRF modules mount to the power rail. So, without the power rail, the system cannot be used. See User Manual and Selection Guide for more infos. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF700 on separator, Motor Overload I have installed a PF700 on a separator. This, of course, is basically a centrifuge. In the process they have a shoot cycle that I would call a shock load. The system is running at 4700 rpm and when the shoot occurs it slows the 4000rpm. The drive attempts to induce more current to keep the rpm stable and goes out on overload. I have the drive in Custom V/Hz at this point and can only assume that I should go to SVC to have more options on run boost. Looking for someone who has a bit of experiance in this. Not a fun one to troubleshoot when accel is 10 minutes and decel in 1hour. ### Assistant: Using the standard vector control should be fine for your application. I'm also assuming that the motor parameters have been entered correctly including the number of poles on the installed motor. There are some boost setting that may help but since it takes 10 minutes to accel, the optimum solution may be to meter in the load if possible so it's not so much of a shock. How long does it stay at 4000 rpm after the load has been applied assuming it didn't trip? I'm also going to assume after the load has been added it is trying to get the centrifuge back up to 4700 RPM? \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 F85 Port 5 DPI Loss Hello,I am having difficulties with a ControlLogic PLC controlling two PowerFlex drives using Devicenet. Their are two drives, one on and one as a hot standby. Every 4 or 5 hours the active drive faults (code F85), but not the standby. Not sure what the problem is. Any suggestions? Could it be the devicenet cable (I am not sure the cable is a Devicenet cable)? If so why is it only on the running drive, and why is it only periodically?Could it be a power issue? Also, I have set Parameter 10 and 11 to run on Last value but this does not stop the problem. Please help. Background information:drive is: PowerFlex 700 VC 480V 77A [8040] rev 4.010 The communication card is 1756-DNB rev 10.004 The controller is 1756-L63 ver 17 ### Assistant: It could be related to noise problem...try to take a look to the following thread and indicated suggestions: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/rockwell/board/message?board.id=Drives&message.id=921#M921 About ferrite cores, see the Installation Instructions ... this document is for PF700s, but is similar for PF700 VC. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Output phase loss PF70,PF700S How can i detect simply the output phase loss with PF70 or PF700S??The load loss is a indirect conclusion.I need direct.I mean one bit in the fault word for example.I think this is a simply problem but unsolved for the Rockwell,sorry but i think this is the truth.I need your help,because we will change the drive,if there is no solution (product of other company). ### Assistant: These drives don't actually monitor each output phase from the drive nor do they have a specific bit associated with the phase. Other parameters in the drive detect and react if a problem occurs within the drive or to the load. The drive will fault or alarm (however you have it programmed) if it thinks there is a problem with the load, especially for load loss. The question is: What action do you want the drive to take if there is an output phase loss? Fault? If so, then the drive can be programmed to do so. You could monitor parameter 006 (output voltage) and if it drops to a particular level then you'll know if you've lost a phase....of course, the drive probably would've faulted by then. \\n


### Human: E21 in Ultra 3000 I have changed an Ultra 200 1398-DDM-019 with an H-4030-P-H motor to an Ultra 3000 2098-DSD-020 with an MPL-A420P-H motor, with a 2000 ppr encoder.The configuration for the application is with step/direction mode, it receives pulses from an Bosch interface. The machine is a Bosch packaging machine.The application seems to work ok, but I received very often an E21 error message, which I cannot solve.Do you have any recommendation.Thank you ### Assistant: Take a look to Aid 29066 ... it seems a noise related problem... also the attached screenshot gives some indications of possible cause... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 Displayes Power poard checksum 105 on power up Help! ### Assistant: In the following image, the indications from the User Manual: Unfortunately, the second suggestion seems to be the one that applies to you... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF40 DATA OVER ETHERNET I was planning to use PF40 with low HP motors and control them over Ethernet using the 22 or 20-Comm-E card (dont remember wich one is the rigth), anyway ; I also need to get some info about motor status like comand frecuency, actual frecuency and current, but into RsLgx 5000 when I configured the drive comm device I see the datalinks grayed so I cant use it to read current or any other data out the default data I guess, my question is if I go Devicenet comms instead of Ethernet could I configured datalinks just like the PF 700 drives or this is a PF 70/700 exclusive feature Thanks R Walle ### Assistant: Unfortunately, Powerflex 4x has not the possibility to use Datalinks... Only way you have in order to read/write parameters is through Explicit Messaging. Aid 38670 22-COMM-E User Manual - chapter 6 as examples Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PLC5 & PFlex using Datalinks over DeviceNet Is it possible to use datalinks, over DeviceNet, with new PFlex 755 and PLC5? PLC5 only being able to do 16 bit and PFlex using 32 bit. Some drives, I think, had a way to set the type of size for the datalinks, either 16 or 32. Thanks, ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 39172... it explains how to send data from an 16bit controller to a drive with 32bit datalinks. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: powerflex 700 error F 90 I have a powerflex 700 series B firmware 6.004. I am trying to connect an encoder to watch the position of the motor. I set P53 (motor control select) to sensorless vector and I also tried FVC vector. I had P80 (Feedback Select) set to encoder and P412 (motor feedback type) to quad check and then to quadrature. With any of these settings I get fault 90 after a few minutes of running. So, then I set the drive back to factory defaults and i still got fault 90. I had to power down and remove the encoder card in order to run the drive without faulting on F90. Any suggestions? The encoder is new - quadrature 600 ppr. (I did set P413 to 600) Also do you know if there are any advanced drives classes available from Rockwell? ### Assistant: Manual report this as Encoder Quad Err, Both encoder channels changed state within one clock cycle. Actions: 1. Check for externally induced noise. 2. Replace encoder. After these two checks, I guess you may have a faulty Encoder Card... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra 5000 firware Anyone know where to find Ultra5000 firmware. It does not seem to exist on the AB support site! ### Assistant: Hmmm... it seems to be available only through Technical Support guys... :smileysurprised: Contact them and see if they can help you... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Regarding PF400, Speed reference by Push Button Dear All,Can we use Push Button in PowerFlex 40 for Speed Increment/ Decrement. Please confirm the Software Parameters for that.As we are unable to use Push Button in PowerFlex4M Series Drive for Speed reference. Please update Kind Regard Shashi Bhushan Chauhan ### Assistant: You may use the MOP function un PowerFlex 40. Param. P038 should be set to 1 - Internal FreqParam. A069 will act as MOP frequency reference Then you may use two Digital Inputs on the terminal as MOP increment and MOP decrement; just configure the related A051-A054 parameters to MOP Up and MOP Down. Reference is the PF40 User Manual and Aid 24194 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: powerflex 400 heatsink overtemp fault Hi,We are getting a heatsink overtemp fault on our powerflex 400. The fans do NOT start turning when a start command is given. I replaced the fans and still no luck. I suspect there is some kind of power supply board that runs these fans. Does anybody know what part ### Assistant: I remember a Product Issue about these fans for PF400, try to see if your drive could be affected (a transistor inside the fan could become faulty for this issue, so also the replaced fan could be affected if it was manufactured in the period indicated in following technotes) Aid 57378 - Aid 58083 Aid 47655 contains spare parts list for PF400. Hope this helps. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF700 two Reference Speed What configuration should I do with PF700 if 2 reference speed is required? Speed 1 - Via PotentiometerSpeed 2 - Analog (4-20 mA) ### Assistant: Utilize the digital inputs to switch between Reference select 1 & 2 (par 361 - 366) and Reference A & B (par 90 & 93) \\n


### Human: Powerflex 4 Fault Code 2 HELP! Hey, I've had a powerflex 4 running for about 4 years now and tonight it stopped working and started flashing F002? Does anyone know how to fix this error? Cheers, Jon_ ### Assistant: This fault happens if you have configured a Digital Input to 3 - AuxFault, and this input is removed. Try to check the parameters to see if something has changed.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Communtcation Error on Powerflex 40 Drive with DeviceNet I have a DeviceNet MCC and a Poweflex 40 Drive in a tub. I am having very random Faults they say Fault 71 Adaptor Net Loss. The Lights on the communication card are flashing Green on the Mod light and the Net A light. It does this off and on every few days. If you turn the power off to the drive it resets it and the lights all go solid green and the drive starts to function correctly. Its goes from device net to a scanner to ethernet. Any Ideas ?? ### Assistant: Check to see how many Dnet nodes you have on the link and also how fast is your RPI (update time) set for the drive. Also, you can configure the drive to not fault or alarm on net loss. \\n


### Human: Ultra3000 fault code vs Clx Is there a way to have the fault code displayed at the front of the drive (Exx) into a plc register? I'm using a sercos card with a Clx controller. Thanks ### Assistant: No. I posed this question several months ago to Rockwell tech support and the answer was no. Not even a message instruction would retrieve the information. \\n


### Human: SMC-3: Bypass Rules? are there any suggested rules, when I have to use a bypass for the SMC-3?maximal coninuous operation is 18h per day. ### Assistant: Did you see technote 49481 ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SMC-3 series b: compressor is pulsing i have a switch cabinet for a heat pump with two compressors, I want to test it with a smaller compressor, but the smc-3 is pulsing the compressor for ca 1 minute befor continuous operation. what can I do that the start is not pulsing? using a zh21ke-tfd-524 compressor with:LRA: 27-33I-Block: 35I-oper: 7 smc-3 setting: FLA :20on-Dip: 2,3,5,11,15,16 ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 40356... also this other thread if applicable... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: CS3000 for Windows XP Dear All, Can we access the CS3000 application for Windows XPI have tried to communicate the FlexPak 3000 using via Windows XP butCommunication Error. I have read the CS3000 Manual. CS3000 only require for Windows 3.1, NT and 98. Thanks ### Assistant: Check to make sure your cabling is correct. I use CS3000 ver 6.14 all the time with FlexPak3000 and GV3000 drives with Windows XP \\n


### Human: CS3000 Software Does anyone know where I can get CS3000 software? ### Assistant: Try to see at the following link for CS3000 software download: http://www.reliance.com/prodserv/standriv/d2916.htm edit: updated download link http://www.reliance.com/prodserv/standriv/CS3000.zip - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: problem writing a value to pf700 using datalinks I have setup parameter 152, Droop RPM @ FLA, as a datalink so I can write a value this parameter from a controllogix L61 plc. I have the datalink defined by setting parameter 301, Data In A2, to 152, and the parameter shows up as a tag in the plc. However, when I set the tag in the plc to a value, that value does not show up in the drive. The communications I am using is controlnet. I also have the 20-comm-c parameters 13,25,26 all set to 00001111 to enable datalinks A - C.The drive is receiving my speed reference and commands just fine, and I am receiving all the datalinks from the drive to the plc just fine. ### Assistant: Just a couple of notes trying to help: 1. verify you are writing a value that falls in the valid range for parameter.2. verify to have re-scheduled the Controlnet after inserting DataLinks in the RS5000 drive configuration3. As per Aid 56977, avoid to have other datalinks linked to read-only parameters. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Fault diagnostics I have smc-flex connected to some submersible airators, and I am getting a fault : FQ ### Assistant: The Fault codes are explained in the User Manual, chapter 8. There are also the following technotes, about the fault you've asked for: Aid 44746Aid 32251 Hope this helps... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SCM-FLEX wiring to e-stop safe-off system I have SCM-FLEX soft starts that are wired as per typical start-stop control via DPI communications with a control relay wired to aux ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: PF 40P Speed Profiling Greetings, I have a customer looking to use a PF40P and encoder feedback for speed profiling. I have limited knowledge of encoders, but have learned that there are known noise issues with AB Encoders and VFDs. What Encoder would be recommended for use for this application, I'm assuming something from an Encompass Partner. Have a great day. Cheers. ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: Drive speed, Devicenet Hi, I have a PowerFlex 700 connected in Devicenet, I want to change the speed from a PV+ who is connected to a compactlogix L35E (through ETH)... I know how to program the parameters of start-stop, faults, active and other easy conditions in the scanner module using RSLogix 5000 and RSNetworks (those things are working right now), but How could I send speed to a PF through Devicenet?.... what is the parameter of speed I need to set in the Dnet scanner module?.... this speed is something I could change in any moment (from 0 to 60)..... Thanks for your time... ### Assistant: You may find informations and examples in the 20-COMM-D User Manual Anyway, unless you've modified settings, by default you have 4 bytes of output, first two are for Logic Command, remaining two bytes are for the Reference Speed. Just maybe you have all four bytes in the same DINT inside CMX, so you have to use some logic there to separate and use the image correctly ( like BTD or simply a COP moving the output image from scanner to an INT array - like in the example of the User Manual page 5-10) See also Aid 43829 to understand the Reference scaling.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF400 - F3 Power Loss I am currently using a PowerFlex 400 VFD (part number: 22C-D038A103 – 480VAC, 25HP). I am sometimes receiving Fault Code F3, Power Loss (DC bus voltage remained below 85% of nominal). Since the action specifies to “monitor the incoming AC line for low voltage or line power interruption” is there any documentation that quantifies low voltage? ### Assistant: Here from the User Manual - page A-3 F3 - Power Loss - FRN 5.03 and earlier only:The DC bus voltage fell below undervoltage level within 200 ms of a start command, DC bus ripple voltage is excessive, or an input phase loss has been detected. Power Loss Fault (F3) occurs if an undervoltage condition is present on drive power up, or if there is excessive DC bus ripple (for example a missing input phase) whilst the drive is running. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex DC, Upload to PC How can I Upload drive Parameters/Configuration to my PC, I have available (RS Logix 5000, Drive executive lite, RS Linx classic lite). I have no serial port on PC, I'm using USB to Serial adaptor and null modem adaptor to communicate with Controller(LOGIX 5563). There are 2 PowerFlex DC drives connected to Controlnet module(1756-CNB) on controller. Ethernet through ControlNet?DPI directly to drive? Have no cable availableThrough backplane of controller via serial port? already connected ### Assistant: You may use the RSLogix5000, through the feature named Premier Drive Integration. When you're connected online to the Controller, you may go to the Controlnet PF DC and communicate with the drive. Involved in this are the versions of RSLogix 5000, PF DC AOP, etc... If you still cannot realize it, please post your RSLogix 5000 software, Drive Executive and RSLinx installed software versions and somebody will give other suggestions. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 F20 We are using a Powerflex700 and keep getting a powertorque prv F20 alarm that doesn't seem to be listed in the manual - Anyone with any ideas would be appreciated. ### Assistant: It *is* listed in the User Manual, page 4-8 TorqPrv Spd Band - F20 Difference between [Commanded Speed] and [Encoder Speed] has exceeded the level set in [Spd Dev Band] for a time period greater than [Spd Band Integrat]. Actions: 1. Check wiring between drive and motor. 2. Check release of mechanical brake. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1305 how do I program a 1305 to run on power up? I have set this parameter to enable - what else needs to be changed? ### Assistant: This applies only when there is a maintained input to the start and stop inputs. Refer to User Manual, Chapter 2, Figure 2.7 through Figure 2.10. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SERCOS Card inquiry Is the Sercos card supposed to be installed where the Processor is at? or can it be placed in the Remote rack? ### Assistant: Motion Modules CANNOT be located in remote chassis See Aid 41712 for details. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 20-COMM_E Problem I have hooked up two PowerFlex 700 drives to a ControlLogix processor via a 1756-ENBT card. The drives are the only things that are on the network. The first drive connects but then faults out on a F75 (Port 5 Adapter) fault and the second drive will not connect because of a Code 16 ### Assistant: Both errors could happen due to a wrong connection size setting in RSLogix5000 IO configuration. See Aid 53820 and Aid 45272 (this is done for SMC-Flex, but applies also to a PF700)Follow carefully the configuration steps indicated in the 20-COMM-E User Manual. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Premier Integration and Flash Firmware Updates on Architecture Drives Greetings, I'm trying to understand better, when using the Logix 5000 Firmware Supervisor in Logix 5000 and it says that PF 70 and 700 drives are supported; does that mean just the comm card, or both the card and the drive. I would love some clarification on this. Cheers ### Assistant: Actually only the Drive firmware can be updated.Peripheral modules will be supported at a later time - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1305 frequency The frequency on my 1305 always resets to 0 after a shutdown. Can I get it to resume to an existing frequency that it was when powered back up? ### Assistant: pat, I guess you're using the HMI to set your Frequency Command, by the Increment / Decrement arrows, right ? Then, cycling power to the drive will set the frequency command to the value stored in HIM memory. :smileysurprised: Pressing both keys simultaneously stores the current HIM frequency command in HIM memory. The Speed Indicator LEDs will flash momentarily to indicate a successful save (if speed is above 20 percent); so the next time you restart, you will start from that value... obviously it cannot be the same as it was before the drive was powered down, just a fixed starting frequency you may decide. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF40 running lower voltage motors. Can I operate a 230vac motor on a 480vac PowerFlex 40? ### Assistant: I would also like to use a 230 VAC motor in a 480 VAC application. Is it possible to just set the nameplate info in P031 - P033 in a PowerFlex 4. \\n


### Human: Ultra 3000i stops moving I have an ultra3000i transferring pallets that stops indexing and does not fault the drive it just sits still. Have tried thru panel view to manually adv or return no response. I have also had laptop connected to drive and tried thru index control. Monitor screen shows drive enabled and in motion but is not moving. Only way to recover is to cycle power to drive andit will function properly for sometimes several hours. any where to start diagnosing this? Thanks ### Assistant: Hmmm.... the fact the In Motion *lamp* is ON and motor doesn't move seems to indicate a problem in the logic control of the drive...IMO it should be repaired / replaced ... :smileysad: What about the other status infos and lamps in the Ultraware panel ? Try to enable more info using the Setup button,try to post again if you like, maybe others could help you more... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Tuning out the noise on 2098-dsd-010x I had two servo drives installed on the same machine to replace an air cylinder and a stepper motor assembly. The Servo Controllers are 2098-dsd-010x and they were connected to TLY A230THJ62AA series servo motors. With one servo motor installed and running everything ran perfect.When the second Servo controller and motor were installed I could see blips on the I/O connections to the SLC 5/04 PLC. The Vendor that was assisting us in this conversion tried a couple of things that didn't work and then made a phone call and came back and adjusted the tuning feature in the Ultraware Software program, which eliminated the blips on the I/O.I now have four more machines to convert and was hoping someone could point me to a technote or had some tips to offer on tuning these controllers to eliminate the noise so there are no hiccups or intermittent problems with the I/O. TIA Jim ### Assistant: Sounds like your vendor did a little hand waving... I haven't had any experiences (with any brand or model) such that motor tuning affected I/O cabling. Generally, these problems are associated with wiring routing, grounding/shielding termination or other basic installation practices that were skipped or installed poorly. All communication or intermittent I/O problems I have had, have always been traced to installation problem, or field failures (i.e. worn out cables etc.). Don't be supprised if the problem shows back up. \\n


### Human: PF40 Fault Masking Hi all, The Application is a Fire System in a Hotel where in the PowerFlex 40 is used to drive the Exhaust Fan, Now below is the scenario.During Power switch over from main supply to Genset the time elapsed may vary from 5 to 15 seconds, if the switch over is 15 or more there is no problem for the drive since it was totally off.But if the switch over is within the time when the drive Display a Under Voltage Fault and the Power resume, the fault will remain and the drive cannot run. Then this will be the problem, since this is now an emergency situation.Is there any feature of the Power Flex 40 which we can mask this particular Fault. Or Any recommendation pleased help. ### Assistant: This is a known behavior, and you may proceed either: 1. Manually Reset with the stop button on the drive2. Reset via a Digital Input / comm card3. Remove the power long enough to let the drive going completely off.4. Automatically clear the fault through the AutoRestart parameter ... you will need to setup parameter A092 (Auto Rstrt Tries) to a value other than 0 and parameter A093 (Auto Rstrt Delay) to 0. This will attempt to reset any resettable fault immediately. See User Manual - page 3-29 for further details... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: How to reset motion instruction error? For example, if MSO instruction's error bit has been set for some reson, how to reset or clear it in PLC without drive or PLC power recycle? ### Assistant: Please try to take a look first to the Motion Instructions Reference Manual - Chapter 1 (Motion Concepts) about the behavior of the .ER bit in motion instructions... Then, please post again if you have further questions... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 700S F129 We have two VSDs (PF 700S) that are configured for sugar centrifugals we are using here at our factory. Both applications run with and active regeneration units,(1336 R) which activate when slowing the centrifugal down after its high speed cycle. Both machines have been running well for approximately 8 months with no problems.Today for no reason one of the machines VSD stopped on a fault F ### Assistant: Hi, the Fault F129 *is* in the manual, page 4-11 ....:smileywink: It is just an indication that the Faults have been cleared... just check if F11 is an old indication or it maybe the cause of your stop... Anyway the Green status led just indicate the drive is ready to work ..., so right now no faults are present... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF70 and Purge feature Greetings, Is it possible to set the purge feature up on an effluent tank so that if there is a failure of the float valve to the PLC; that the drive can go into purge mode to switch on at a high level limit switch and off at a low level limit switch? I have a customer wanting to set something similar up in a Wastewater treatment plant, but they also want to be able to go into manual control mode as well. Any suggestions are welcome. ### Assistant: Hi, just a question.... how do you want to control the drive in automatic mode (I mean the start and reference control) ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra 100 - DeviceNet Is anyone ever faced problem during download to network (DeviceNet) and had error message code  EDS 2011. The error message description as follow: Node 4 communication error (0xC)'Error response received: Device state conflict.; SCIA(0x10, 0xF, 0x2D, 0x1), Param45 Thanks ### Assistant: This may be due to the drive being in an ENABLED state, as certain parameters can only be written to when the drive is DISABLED.The drive should be DISABLED either via terminal rail or Ultra Master software. The download can the be attempted again. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF70ec DPI Comm loss fault 85 I have 8 Pf70ec drives connnected with 20-comm-e cards and one of the drives gives random a comm loss fault 85. Only one of the drives ever does this and it hasn't happened for about 2 months until today when it happened twice. All of the post I have read say this is uncommon for the comm-e card. So any suggestions would be great. ### Assistant: Try to take a look to this thread .... the problem could also happen on an Ethernet comm card, as this fault indicates that the main control board has lost communications with the 20-COMM-x... there are detailed explanations by Ken Roach about this fault. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra 3000 hardwire enable I have been wondering if the hardwire enable on the 3000 should be used with the sercos enable command ? If we use the sercos, servo on as the enable command for the drives, should the hardwire enable on the breakout board be used or not or should we leave all control to the sercos loop. I encountered a drive in this condition that would occasionally make a humming sound as it was waiting for a start and when the hardwire enable was removed from drive config and the breakout board this humming went away. There are a few others that do the same thing but I haven't had a chance to get at them. Any knowledge on this condition would be appreciated. ### Assistant: It is possible to control the enable of the Ultra 3000 SERCOS drive without having to connect 24 volts to the Drive Enable input (pin 31) of the CN1 connector. Using Ultraware, the Digital Input 1 is used for Drive enable. If the input is changed to unassigned, the drive will be enabled on power up. There will be no need for an input to pin 31 to enable the drive.Be aware that, in this case, the motor could start moving on power up. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 faliure after power cycle We have 46 5 hp powerflex 40 drives in our plant and have had little trouble until the other day. We had a scheduled power outage with the power company they disconnected all phases at on time but repowered us one phase at a time. after that we noticed we had 7 drives that did not power back up and are fed from the same line as ones that did. we checked voltage at the drive line input and is fine. we are at a loss as what and why this has happened. ### Assistant: Hi Red, Perhaps those drives have failed due to a problem with the switchmode power supply. On some early PF4 and PF40 drives there were some components that were affected by heat a bit more than we expected and this problem showed up. We have since improved the design. There is a knowledgebase document that describes the issue. It is document number 34911. Only certain models of PF4 and PF40 drives had this issue, and only up to a certain date. Drives manuafactured after October 2005 have the improved design. Please contact your distributor for more information about this. Linkified for convenience - JHutch \\n


### Human: Powerflex 70 I/O Configuration Hi. I am trying to enable manual control through a series of relays when turn the PLC off. I have the I/O configured for a 2 wire control mode. When the PLC is shut off, I have a relay contact sending a signal to Auto/Man. I have configured the paramters stated in the user manual for terminal block manual mode. When looking at the paramters & related bits...Manual Mode is 1, Enable is 1, Analog In is changing in relation to the POT input. But, there are no volts being output & the HIM is still saying AUTO. I think the HIM won't change to say MAN because I have control through the TB, but I cannot seem to get it to output the signal for motor motion. Please provide any suggestions. ### Assistant: Hi, you're right about the HIM, it will still indicate Auto if you've selected Man from TB Digital input. What about parameter 96 ? Did you select there the correct manual reference from Analog Input ? What about the status led on the drive ? And the HIM indications ? - fuzzy logic \\n