### Human: PF400 comms loss problem client has 4 x 250kW PF400 units with 22commD and 22Him3cs door mounted HMI. As soon as I plug the HIMM in, the drive trips on “Comms Loss”. Reset the drive, fault re-appears within a few seconds. Leave HIMM plugged out – no problem then. have flased the 22commD to latest firmware as we had simiular problem with profibus module. this time it is not the solution. Fuzzy lets sea how quick you are on this one ### Assistant: The HIM is actually powered from the same 5VDC as the 20-Comm-D module and plugging the HIM in has the initial potential to drop the voltage to the point the 20-Comm module loses communication until the HIM fully powers up. Try powering the drive down, install the HIM, and then power the drive back up to see if you again get an error. If you do, you may have a problem with the power regulator for the 5vdc....or a faulty HIM. The HIM should be able to be removed while the drive is in AUTO and not MANUAL mode while the drive is powered up. \\n


### Human: FlexPak 3000 Meter Out Signal Type I cannot find anywhere in any manual that I have looked at where it says what type of output the drive's Meter Out 1 & 2 are. Are they voltage? Current? Can we select which? They show that you can select what the analog outs are if you have the expansion board, but not the built in meter out (that I can find). ### Assistant: Here from the Power Module Instructoin Manual, page 2-6: Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Code 3, Type 16 error on start up - Kinetix 6K Sercos I am working on getting a new system up and running and I am having a few problems. I beleive once the first problem is fixed the other will go away. When the main circuit breaker is disconnected the PLC has a major fault on start up. The fault is a code 3, type 16. The fault is with the sercos module and the help file says to check electronic keying. The revisions do match. I even tried to disable the keying and this made no difference. Firmware in processor and sercos card match. I have tried to even re-flash each. The next problem is that I am having one of the four servos loose its position on start up. It goes to around -19,000 for a position on start up when it was at a position of 2. I do an absolute home with the all the servos and the absolute reference bit is staying set through the process. L61 with 4 Kinetix 6000 drives. Once the major fault is clear all works well untill main power is cycled. I was on the phone with tech connect this morning and no luck. Perhaps someone here has seen this problem before. ### Assistant: About the fault you got: Checking the box Major Fault on Controller if Connection Fails while in Run Mode in the Sercos module's properties / connection tab, will cause a major fault on the processor of Type 3 Code 16 when any fault on the sercos module occurs. For example, if the sercos ring drops out, then in the processors properties tab / Major Fault tab, you'll see Type 3 Code 16 displayed, as well as the ok led on the processor flashing red. For example it is normal for a communication error at power up because the ring takes time to phase up to phase 4 If you want to avoid this, uncheck the Major Fault check box on the Connections tab, or add a Fault Handler. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: ultra3000 error e11 I've a ultra 3000 connected to motor N-2302 and when i tried to configurate the motor in the prgram the ultra 3000 change the status to E 11, I tried with different motors and iI got the same error. Could anybody help me with this situation. ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 20629Aid 21807 (TechConnect Authorization required) Hope this helps.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 700S Simulated Encoder Output Looking at an application where a motor mounted encoder needs to go to the 700S (for drive/motor loop closure) and an M02AE card. Sure, you can parallel the signal and put a buffer/repeater module in. What would be nicer is if the 700S had a simulated encoder output module, like a Control Techniques drive. Anyone know of an addon module for this purpse? ### Assistant: Try Motrona encoder splitter. \\n


### Human: SMC Flex Configuration Loss I am currently experiencing problems with a couple of SMC Flex softstarters which are connected over DeviceNet to a CompactLogix system. It seems that one of two faults may occur. I have not personally attended any of the problems and are onlyrelaying information given to me. 1. The SMC Flex seems to lose their configured data for apparently no reason. I have told the client to ensure that after he has reprogrammed them that he must save the data to Eprom and he has assured me that he has done this but the configured data loss still occurres from time to time. 2. According to the client it seems that the comms between the PLC and SMC Flex freezes. It does not accept a start command over the network but when a hardwired start command is issued it starts ruling out the possibility that the enable is missing. The firmware revision is 3.006 and ADR is enabled. ### Assistant: Sambo, obviously the best is to be on site and see what happens exactly, which fault code is displaied etc... :smileysurprised: Anyway, there is a known issue on ADR and SMC-Flex firmware revision 3.006 and earlier, as reported in Aid 30710... also there are two new firmwares for v5 and v6 that replace the original inside some SMCs which exibits the same error ( Aid 55159). Maybe the problem out there is coming from improper ADR functionality... :smileytongue: Hope that helps....- fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Load sharing and back-up I am running two PF70EC VFDs to two motors (w/ encoders) driving a single drum and am wondering what is the best way to have them load share, also if for some reason one motor or VFD goes down the other will take over. Motor are large enough to easily handle the load individually, but we require redundancy for this project. I have seen several solutions on load sharing, but none of them seem to lend themselves to redundancy. ### Assistant: I would use the speed trim method shown in the document that you can download from the literature library. http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/drives-wp001_-en-p.pdfFor the speed trim you would use the Process PI function in the drive and limit the output of the Process PI loop to 10% of nameplate rpm. If you have some kind of supervisor control, you can turn off the PI loop if the other drive faults. We have used this method for years with great success. It will take a little bit of work to set it up and tune it. Curt PlettEngineering ManagerSystems Interface Inc. \\n


### Human: 1394C-SJT22-D sercos phase 3 ring fault I just installed a reconditioned 1394C-SJT22-D module and the sercos will not get past phase 3. The previous module was working when it was removed. I have double checked the baud rate switches. ### Assistant: Hi, just found an internal note explaining this as a possible mechanical assembly issue, reguarding the 1394 terminator not seated in the right position... in case I don't know if you can check for this or need to send it again to repair... :smileysad: Another possibility could be the firmware revision of the controller doesn't *match* revision of motion module; in case post again your revisions of Controller, Motion module and 1394C. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 I have a power flex 40 which has power to it but no power on the screen and just 3 flashing amber lights Port, Mod and Com A. please help!!! ### Assistant: Perhaps those drives have failed due to a problem with the switchmode power supply.Take a look to Aid 34911 .... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SMC Flex Help Hello Friends, I am using about 30 number of 150-SMC-Flex devices on DeviceNet with 20-COMM-D Series-B module. I have installed the modules and the LEDs PORT/MOD/NET-A are steady Green. I have programmed the 150-SMC-Flex for Soft Start and Soft Stop Parameters. I am trying to give DeviceNet Out Signal to start the motor connected to 150-SMC-Flex. For this Motor to start I have enabled Logic Command bit 1 to ON State. In my PLC program, controller tags: Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0] to Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[4] are mapped for DNET Node Output and Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:I.Data[0]to Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:I.Data[4] are mapped for DNET Node Input. By this mapping, my plc logic makes bit Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].1 == ON making sure that Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].0 == OFF, Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].8 == OFF, Comm_Rack_DeviceNet:2:O.Data[0].9 == OFF.For some reason the motor is not getting started and the 150-SMC-Flex LEDs remain Steady Green and LCD displays Stopped. Am I missing anything? Please help me to rectify this issue. I appreciate your any help in advance! Best Regards, Pramod ### Assistant: Try first to follow indications in Aid 45475 and see if it helps... :smileytongue: Just another info missed in your post... which are the indications over the Devicenet Scanner display ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex DC Fram D 690V Document Hi, I see PF DC power rating has extension,but where can see the fram D document?Please help,thank's. ### Assistant: Can you post a little more information on what you're asking? \\n


### Human: Lost all axisname.AbsoluteReferenceStatus bits A four axis 1769-L43 with SERCOS based has been working fine for almost a year. All motors are MPL with multi-turn absolute encoders Then one morning all axisname.AbsoluteReferenceStatus bits were off. The encoders were still reading the correct value. Just moved the axis to the absolute home position using motion direct command and performed a MAH using motion direct commands. WHat can cause the system to loose all axisname.AbsoluteReferenceStatus bits at the same time? ### Assistant: Just trying to help, as I'm not an expert on this :smileytongue: Aid 47351 reports the cases where the bit is either set or reset. After that, you may consider three cases where a problem could be in the code: 1. MAH (Motion Axis Home) repeated more than once in code, thus resetting the absolute position reference. 2. MRP (Motion Redefine Position) repeated more than once in code, thus resetting the absolute position reference. 3. Changing from Linear to Rotary mode within the code. Double check if you're in one of these cases, then take the appropriate actions to solve. If you are not in those cases, please post again so that other folks here will have the possibility to help you more.... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power fail on Powerflex 400 Please help with this one as well, same client same powerflex 400 250A unitI am getting really tired of this Power Loss Fault, and the worst part is it does not auto-reset not does it allow me to reset remotely. No, I did NOT experience a dip during operation – the other running drive had no problem. It’s costing us water now at the rate this is going... So it seems the bus volts did drop. A bit strange that other running drive did not also report a fault... why? In any event, WHY does it not auto-reset? Or, alternatively, if this is a fault that does not permit auto-reset then why can I not even reset a Power Loss Fault with the reset input OR with the Fault Clear Parameter (197)? From Subject Received Size Joshua Grimm power loss fault drives 3:33 AM 88 KB ### Assistant: Did you see Aid 49990 ? There is a known problem with some PF400... maybe you're in that case... A Type 2 fault may require drive or motor repair, or is caused by wiring or programing errors. The cause of the fault must be corrected before the fault can be cleared. Hope this helps - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Motion Analyzer V4.7 Where can I download JCalculator.exe?I have been having trouble launching from within the Crank V2.6.2 advanced template.First, I had issues (ref AID 62312)Reloaded V4.7 per AID 62312 and now Jcalculator is missing from UDAT folder. ### Assistant: Could it be the one in the LINK ? :smileysurprised: It is the only one I've found.... :smileytongue: Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 Alarm Handling Hey there, I just wanted to know is there a quick way to display an error if it occurs from a kinetix 6000 3 axis system on a panelview plus 1000. The only way i can see this is by taking the fault code and looking for each fault code then push a value into a dint, then this value will display the alarm on screen after i've entered the text for it, surely theres a quicker way. Any thoughts? Regards,J ### Assistant: I may see your way as the only one possible, too. :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: MAH process complete bit I am trying to get the .pc bit to come on at the end of the MAH instruction and I'm not having any luck. I am building a machine that packages line so I have a line feed axis and a rotary axis that is operated on a cam profile. For homing I do a MAS to stop the rotary axis then a MSF, then an MSO, then a MAH to a switch. The axis homes, but the .pc bit never comes on. Can anyone help me? ### Assistant: A similar behavior is explained inside Aid 22214... try to see if it is your case. TechConnect Authorization needed to see that technote.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Help I'm ac drive dumb. I have a 1305 AA12A HA1 If I have a 220 single phase input...will the output be 3 phase? I realize how silly that may sound but none of the literature I've read confirms yes or no. can I operate a 1hp 3 phase ac motor using 1phase 220? ### Assistant: Even though that drive will take a single-phase input, it has a 3-phase output so is designed to operate with 3-phase motors. The drive output power is derated; the table below will show you the output current and power available to your drive if it is powered by 1 ph. line. Just check to fall inside the indicated values with your motor. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Continous Motion Control I have a system that uses Kinetix 6000 drives to control servo motors for positioning. I was wanting to know if there is a way to use a continous move command that will follow a setpoint from a feedback device. So if the signal goes positive the servos will go forward and if the signal goes negative the servos reverse. I can only see motion commands that exucute once, not one that is continous. Is there a way to do this? ### Assistant: Others have asked similar questions. Some options you can consider:- 1.Set the absolute posiiton of the servo to zero at its mid so that it can swing positive and negative (a home routine would be required on power up)Scale your PID output to correspond to absolute position.Every time your PID block is done - just execute an absolute MAM (just ensure you are't doing this too quick an update).Note - it doesn't matter if there's no new position to go to - if the servo is alreadt at the destination - it will go no where with a new absolute MAM to the same place. 2. If you want to do something with incremental moves instead, just periodically refresh an MAM instruction at a chosen rate again. \\n


### Human: F100 on 4M When I was setting the communication parameters on one of the 4M drives (through the keypad), and after cycling power on the 480AC line to the drives, 1 off the drives was showing F100. (Parameter Checksum Fault). Forcing me to reset all parameters back to default, and then reenter them. What causes this fault! (or better, how can we avoid this). I don’t want my customer to have to do this, but remember having similar checksum problems on a GV300 systems years back. In that case the drives were on a DC bus and Rockwell claimed the problem was that the bus voltage dropped to quick.These drives are not on a DC bus.Guys, any thoughts here would be awsome! ### Assistant: Unfortunately it isn't documented a probable cause for this fault, just it is indicated to Restore Default Parameters and retry...It could be a random and false checksum error, but if it often reappears, then it is a true checksum fault and the drive will need to be replaced. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Safe off Status Hey, I have a K6k system with 6 drives, i've just powered up to tune/hookup etc. but i cannot enable the drive, power wiring is ok all my indicators are ok but the safe off status is on even though i have the motion allowed header in place. so i end up getting the 'Drive locally disabled' message. Anyone with any thoughts? RegardsJ ### Assistant: Hi John, first i've to say I'm not an expert on that...anyway, trying to help.... :smileywink: Some technotes report the needs to use the Motion Allowed Header to be sure tha safe-off circuitry is ok...you wrote it is in place.... hmmmm.... Take a look to Aid 40557 and then Aid 36752 and see if they help.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: the replacement for 2094-BM02 Our system is using 2094-BM02. Now, 2094-BM02 was broken. Can we replace 2094-BM02 by 2094-BM02-S ? Do we need to change anything in program of Controllogix ?Please help to advise detailedly the difereence between 2094-BM02 and 2094-BM02-S ### Assistant: 2094-BMxx drives without safe off are Silver Series products. The –S (Safe-Off) Kinetix 6000 is a direct drop in replacement; the Kinetix 6000 drive firmware is the SAME for safe off or non safe. So, as far as I know, you may replace it without changes in ControlLogix program.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: scanport to 700 drive We are replacing a 1336 plus drive with a powerflex 700 standard control I can find the information that tells what you need to do to accomplish this, except for the information that tells you what bits to use for control and speed reference does anyone know where to find this information? ### Assistant: May you please post more details ? Which is the scanport device do you want to use ? For example, here a couple of technotes about some scanport conversions... Aid 21565Aid 43077 HERE also some infos about conversion.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Allen-Bradley Power Flex 4 I was involved in a project that required three conveyors to run at the same speed and the engineer suggested that we connect three motors in parallel, connected to an A-B PowerFlex 4. When we tried to run the drive it acted very strange. Two of the motors were rated at .8 amps and the third was rated at 1.4 amps. If we connected only one of the motors it would run just fine. Is it possible to connect three motors to one drive? Thanks, Dan G ### Assistant: Yes it is possible, with the following provisions: 1. Motors all the same size ( matched impedances )2. VSD drive size = load motors + 13. Output choke used ( same rating as the drive )4. Separate overloads to each motor ( no bimetals ) 140M units are ok5. set VSD for standard v/Hz ( no auto tuning )6. Keep total cable lengths to under 100 metres I would say that the reflected waves from each of the motors is screwing up the drive. The output choke should solve this. \\n


### Human: Re-tune Some one know where I can get info about a detailed description of tuning procedures?I need to understand when I need to make a new tune to my system. Or if I need to adjust some values or gains.I have some problems with loose position, torque over limits and some noises. ### Assistant: Here following a list of useful technotes and manuals.... search for Tuning inside the .pdf Kinetix 6000 Multi-axis Servo Drives User ManualMotion Modules in Logix5000 Control SystemsAid 24152 - Motion Control Tuning BasicsAid 24665 - Advanced Motion Tuning PowerpointAid 24463 - Autotuning a SERCOS driveAid 58167 - A simple guide to tuning a sercos servo axis TechConnect Authorization required to access the Technotes.... Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SMC-3 control terminal question I have a really basic question on some new SMC-3 (150-C16NBD) softstarts I am installing: How are IN1 & IN2 used? I dont understand how they work or what they are. The datasheet does not say. Thanks! Jeff ### Assistant: See the following technotes... Aid 62695 - Aid 62696 - Aid 24364 Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Gearing status Hi everyone, Does anyone know if there a status bit present in the motion, indicating that no other axis is geared to this axis?Because homing a master axis with a slave still geared to it makes the slave axis do unexpected movements... If such a status bit does not exist, is it something for the development team to incorporate this? Best regards,Cee Ya ### Assistant: There isn't a bit available to do what you wish. You'll have to check all the GEARING STATUS (or POSITION CAM STATUS) bits of all the possible slaves of your master to be sure they're off before issuing the home routine. \\n


### Human: 22- COMM-E and Drive Explorer I have used the 22-comm-e with powerflex40's and never had a problem. THis time I am using powerflex4's with a 22-comm-e and an 22-xcomm base (for housing the 22-comm-e) and I am going use multiple drive mode. Where I am currently stuck is that I cannot get into the 22-comm-e with drive explorer. I gives me some sort of error about text family not recognized. I am using ethernet to access the comm-3 parameters. Any ideas? Is it the x-comm htat's screwing me up? Do I need and add on. It says that I need to set these parameters initial before powering the drives. I just don't get it because I have accessed these before except they were always installed ina drive instead of the 22-xcomm.ANy help is appreciated ### Assistant: As far as I can remember, you have to follow these steps: 1. Set the 22-COMM to Multi-Drive2. connect to it only one drive3. access the drive (using the embedded HIM) and set the communication parameters (see image below - leave A104 to node 100)4. cycle power to the drive Now, the 22-Comm should be accessible by Drive Explorer. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: i need a catalouge for Drives Reliance Maxitron 8500 i need english manual for DC drive Reliance Maxitron S-6R 8506 ### Assistant: Unfortunately I'm unable to find it... just found the one for Maxitron 8000 I suggest to try to call in Technical Support at Rockwell Automation or directly Baldor, to ask for it. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Torque Setting I have a Allen Bradley 1336F drive where I would like the drive to stop on high torque or current. At present the motor runs between 9.5 - 10 Amps so I would like it to stop at a setting of say 11.0 amps after a given time, is this possible? This is the first time I have used this make of drive so I could do with the help to create this please.Dave ### Assistant: Hi Dave, try to take a look to the User Manual, page 6-28 ... you may configure the Output relay either to At Current or At Torque as indicated.As far as I can remember, there isn't a way to have the Relay act with a delay. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: error 717-80030003 the path %1 could not be found in rslogix 5000 Has any one ever gotten this message when using RSLogix 5000 Pro?and opening a *.ACD project file? I'm running Windows 2000 and logged on as an administrator. Versions 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 are all installed on this computer. I used to be able to read all these files but since Version 17 was installed I can only read Version 17 Stuff. Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: I'm aware this could happen when you've not the needed version to open that file, installed on PC... it is not so good because a warning about the need to install the correct version should be there, instead the strange error message. :smileysad: Your situation is different, you wrote you've many versions installed on the PC... are you sure you've also the one for that file to open ? Did you try to open a sample program (there are many on installation cd of every version)of a version different than 17 ? Same error ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 Error 75 I have a control panel that contains 2 Powerflex 700 Drives. Drive 1 we will call Rotation Drive, Drive 2 we will call Lifter Drive. The drives are communicating through a 20-COMM-D Adapter Card on devicenet of 14 nodes. Occasionally, say once every 8 hours, the Lifter Drive would freeze up with a fault ### Assistant: Inside the Forum there are many topics about this error... try first to search the drives Board using 75 as keyword... it could be related to noise problem...try to take a look to the following topic and indicated suggestions: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/921#M921 About ferrite cores, see the Installation Instructions ... this document is for PF700s, but is similar for PF700 VC. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 400 reversing enabled We have a powerflex 400 controlling a cooling tower fan which has the reversing feature enabled and it works fine, when we put it into reverse we stop the fan put the external switch to the reverse position and start the fan then it ramps up to maintain temperature.my questions are:1. If it is running in forward in Auto and the external switch is put to reverse will the VFD ramp down to 0hz and then begin to ramp up.2. When it is in reverse at 0hz and the hand button is depressed it switches to forward, Will it operate in hand when it is running in reverse. Thanks ### Assistant: Here the answers: 1. YES2. Direction is Forward unless an external input is programmed for Cmd Reverse (T051-T054) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 22-COMM-E 1.007 Database error? I'm modifying a program that exists on a site and that I didn't create. When I click on a powerflex properties, I get the attached error. Note that this is referring to the COMM-E adapter, not the powerflex firmware. If you click on the 'Drive' tab of the Powerflex properties box, you get access to the drive parameters and the 22-COMM-E setup. Here it will tell you what it is 'Port: 1 Revision : 1.004' for example.Question is two fold:-Where can I get what ever I need to fix the 'database' error message that gets displayed (couldn't find a 1.007 EDS file for RSLinx).If I leave it as it is (defaulted back to 1.006), is this going to cause me grief when I try and download this when I get to the site (New Years day!) ### Assistant: Hmmmm... never seen this warning.... :smileysurprised: I've read the 1.007 release notes and thinking there aren't too relevant differences between this version and 1.006, so if you can go online with drive and Comm card, I think you'll not find problems.Looking at Drives Support web site, I can see there isn't an update available to the RS5000 Drive database for version 1.007 of the COMM-E... ..... so I may suggest to try to Create Drive Database using the procedure inside Aid 50684. Here isn't matter of EDS files, just the needed drive database version for the Premier Drive Integration isn't yet available inside your RS5000. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: HIM Chinese Display Support in PowerFlex70/700 Does PowerFlex70/700 support Chinese display while using 20-HIM-A6 (Firmware V1.006, EN&CH version Flash)? ### Assistant: The text string the Enhanced HIM will display come from the host device (PF70/700) and in those drives the Chinese language isn’t yet supported.So, you’ll be able to select the Chinese language on your HIM, but you will only see its system texts in that language… all the other strings coming from the drive will be shown using its selected language. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 700 started running in reverse Hello, I have a 700 Power flex with vector control that was running correctly. Power was dropped to the unit during clean up. When it was brought back online the motor ran in reverse. We checked the settings and it was still in Unipolar in Direction mode. I had to change the Direction mode to Reverse Dis to get the motor running the correct direction. Checking the other parameters from our setup sheet everything was correct. Does anyone have an idea what may have caused this malfunction to happen? Could it be that drive is starting to fail? I haven't checked to see if there is a battery backup for the memory. ### Assistant: The most likely thing is that somebody pressed the (<- ->) direction change button on the HIM module inadvertently. I've done it. I think you are referring to Parameter 190, the Direction Mode. This has options of Unipolar, Bipolar, and Reverse Disable. The Unipolar selection means that the analog or network reference polarity will not change the direction of the drive, but that the drive logic can. Drive logic includes discrete inputs configured for direction command, or bits in a network command, or the direction button on the HIM module. When I have an application that goes in only one direction like a pump or conveyor, I always select Reverse Disable on the Direction Mode. To just prevent the HIM module from making such a change, you can mask it out with the Direction Mask parameter. At the time of the undesired operation, you might have been able to determine what input was commanding the reverse direction by reading the value of the Direction Owner parameter (parameter 291). I don't think that will show anything useful now that you have disabled reverse. \\n


### Human: how to select the powerflex drive when you get an application like 3ph, 600v, 2hp, what will be based on to choose powerflex 40 or powerflex 70(for example), why?sometimes, design engineer chose the powerflex40 not 70, however, I found 70 also is okay to handle the current, frequency, and torque, tons of thx to whoever can give me a boost. ### Assistant: Hi there, For me, I think the powerflex40 is smaller than the 70's series. So for the same application you can win frame space ...? you have this choice for 0.37 to 11kW. \\n


### Human: PANEL VIEW TO ULTRA 3000i WE HAVE SOME ULTRA 3000i SERVO DRIVES CONTROLLED WITH A QUARTECH TERMINALS, IN THE SAME MACHINE WE HAVE A SLC-5/04 WITH A STANDARD PANEL VIEW 1000, CAN WE USE THESE FOR CONTROL THE ULTRA 3000i AND REMOVE THE QUARTECH TERMINAL? ### Assistant: You may send commands to Ultra 3000 using Host Commands from the SLC serial port.RS-232 port should be configured to use ASCII. The host language is not so easy to use from inside a PLC...you may need to spend long time to write the host protocol logic. :smileysad:The host protocol is used easier from inside UltraWare, and also used by operator interfaces from Quartech like you had, but is difficult to use from the serial port of an SLC. Using the DeviceNet version of the Ultra 3000i, you might realize the communication easier, through an SLC Devicenet scanner 1747-SDN. Anyway there are some docs and an example for SLC controller... Aid 22657 contains all this stuff. Be aware it is a TechConnect users reserved document... if you cannot get it, please send me a Private Message here in the Forum with your e-mail address, I'll send you back some docs...Take also a look to the Host Command Reference Manual. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: How to send an ASCII/telnet command to a IP device by RSLogix 500 Hello, I have a ML1400 and I need to access the data of a Omega device through a Ethernet Network. This Omega device is a coordinator that handles wireless data transmission from a 0-20mA device. You can use a Telnet programs to access the data using ASCII commands. (example; send command ERDG00A and the device response with 0 120 24 3,45 mA 4 V. Indicating nº of device, sequence, channel 1, unit, channel 2, unit.) The Omega device, a PC and the ML 1400 are connected to a network, and have an IP address that is in the same range. I want to know if the MSG commands works for this, and How can I configure this instruction? or What command can I use to request data from the PLC to the Omega device? Thanks and Regards. ### Assistant: Never done something like this, but I'm quite sure the only way is through Open Socket features. See Chapter 23 Socket Interface Using CIP Generic Messaging in MicroLogix 1400 Reference Manual. Unfortunately I've not found examples about that, just something about the -EWEB module of CLX, which uses similar manner to communicate through Open Sockets over Ethernet....In case, take a look to the following technotes for reference: Aid 33240 - Aid 32962 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Auto-tune a 1336+II powering two identical motors Hi! We're using a 1336+II on an overhead crane and we'd like to autotune it. We understand we need to disconnect the load, but can we autotune with both motors connected or do we need to autotune each motor individually? Thanks Patrick ### Assistant: As far as I know, using autotune and vector control with multiple motors isn't a good practise, more than one motor connected will give wrong data to the drive and cause the control to output less than optimum currents to the motor. With multiple motors, volts per hertz mode is recommended. I suggest also to take a look to this document, it is quite old and prepared for the 1336 Plus, but I think it could help anyway. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Changing Axis From Position to Torque Mode I'm working on an application that requires the axis to be configured initally as position then changed by the controller program to torque mode. The system is compact logix with Ultra 3000 Sercos. Thanks ### Assistant: Try to see if Aid 42101 and Aid 44359 could help... Take also a look to the User Manual, App. C for all the Axis Attributes. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 3600 RPM Motor on VFD? I have an application where I need to run a pump at 2400 RPM to achieve the desired pressure. I currently have a 20HP 1800 RPM motor running at 70 Hz. (2000 RPM)I cannot increase the speed (Hz) more or my drive trips on OL.I am looking at increasing the motor HP and Drive size and/or changing the motor to 3600 RPM.Has anyone ran a 3600 RPM motor on a Powerflex at 45Hz or so? We have considered changing the pump, but that requires a larger motor, Powerflex Drive and cable anyway.I am looking at the above approach to avoid the pump purchase. Any Thoughts? ### Assistant: Cygnusx1, when a motor goes above it's base speed, in your case 1800RPM, the torque will begin to drop off as the speed is increased. See the formula and torque curve below:HP = TN 63,000Where, T = Torque (in-lb) N = Speed (RPM) As the motor speed goes up (N), the torque has to go down to maintain constant HP. To go to 2400RPM, you will have to run at 80Hz. Your torque will drop off considerably. If you go to a 3600RPM motor, you will be in the constant torque area of the torque curve for you full range and you will be running at 40Hz. If you use an inverter duty motor you shouldn't have a problem. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex Not Enabled- STS is flushing Yellow Hi all, I have problems with PoweFlex. STS LED is flashing yellow and as I can see from the display the driver is Not Enabled. I have checked in User manual it say if Flashing yellow Flashing, Drive Stopped : A start inhibit condition exists, the drive cannot be started. Check parameter 214 [Start Inhibits]. Flashing, Drive Running: An intermittent type 1 alarm condition is occurring. Check parameter 211 [Drive Alarm 1]. Steady, Drive Running: A continuous type 1 alarm condition exists. Check parameter 211 [Drive Alarm 1]. But there is nothing about Not Enabled..Also I can not start the drive..I have checked parameter 214 it is Fault but I can not change this parameter. Please help Aleks ### Assistant: Hi, first of all we have to say Param. 214 is a read-only, so you cannot change it... which of the bits are on in that parameters ?Did you configure a Digital input as Enable ? In that case you have to have 24 volt on it to enable the drive...Did you remove the hardware enable jumper from the drive board? Please check the above and post again the complete reading from Param. 214 to get more help... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700S Settings I am trying to configure a Powerflex 700S to control my MPG-B010-091, and in the back of the users manual I have found the proper nameplate data to use for this motor/gearbox combo, my question is, what is the resolution of the encoder on the MPG-B010-091. I have the Stegmann Hi-Resolution Encoder Feedback Option with my drive, this would be another question, is this a secondary encoder or if not how does the drive know that this is the one that I want to use. ### Assistant: Duplicated Topic... here the other one... http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/thread-id/1641 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF400 Analog Output not linear with Output Freq. Hi all,I have this problem regarding the linearity of my Analog Output in correspond to the Output Frequency.. this is a Power flex 400, Setting as Follows:Min Freq: 20Hz (parameter 34)Max Freq: 45Hz (Parameter 35)Parameter 82 set to 0 ( VFD analog output req. 0-10V)- Everything is running fine I can command the speed via a third party PLC via 0-10V Analog signal, the commanded voltage is in linearity with the Output Frequency, But the output frequency cannot.. anything I miss out. please help. Gnix ### Assistant: Looking at the User Manual, if parameter T082 is configured to 0 - OutFreq 0-10, the corresponding minimum output value is 0 volt at 0 Hz. Try to configure it to 21 - MinFreq 0-10 so that your Min Freq corresponds to 0 volts at Analog Out. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: SMC-3 fluctuating output but no fault.. help plz dear sir, we have a problem regarding our SMC-3 Softstarters. when we start the unit, the motor start running about 1 sec then turns off for 1 sec then start again. the output voltage of the smc is fluctuating. we use a 2 wire control connection for testing and also the defult dip switch settings. there is no fault indicated. it just in run mode but the motor keeps turn on and off like oscillating.. please help us. thanks. ### Assistant: Please review first the following technote, to see if it applies to your case. http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/40356 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: DriveLogix Expansion Module Does the 20D-DL2-LEB0, DriveLogix Expansion Board have the integrated Ethernet, does it just have a serial connection? ### Assistant: The Expansion Board gives to DriveLogix the possibility to use some communication options: Compact Flash cardCompact I/O connectionNetlinx communication doughtercards (like Ethernet/IP) All of the above should be separately purchased. The Serial Port isn't on this expansion board, it is allocated into the DriveLogix. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Communicating to Powerflex 70 through RSLogix 5000 I have an Allen Bradley Workstation with a contrologix 5000. I have a powerflex 70 drive connected through teh devicenet. How do i set up communication to the powerflex from the RSLogix 5000 software? Please guide me. ### Assistant: Please have a look to the 20-COMM-D User Manual, there are many useful informations and examples to configure this communication. After that, if you still have doubts, please post again, so that somebody will be able to give you specific help on that. :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: powerflex 400 drive communication to a CompctLogix Controller Good Morning, Can the powerflex 400 drive communicate over Ethernet? If so which comm module do I use? What other communication options does the drive support? ### Assistant: Yes, it can be controlled over Ethernet/IP using a 22-COMM-E module. HERE a list of Communication Adapters to be used with PF4x drives. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: IAB question - multiple drives Is there a way to copy devices in IAB? I configured a PF700 DeviceNet drive in IAB. My application has 25 drives. I really don't want to configure each of them separately. I have not found a way to copy. Does anyone know if this can be done or if there is a work around? Thanks! ### Assistant: It depends on what you've to copy...:smileytongue: If you want the same catalogue number, then right click on the configured drive and the select Duplicate Device...you will have a copy of the same product on the network; after that you may change the configuration if you need, always right click on it and select Configure, to change for example the Current Rating or other options. The Devicenet properties of the drive( position over the network, address, cables etc.) are insted left to default when copied, so unfortunately you've to select every drive and change as needed. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 40P What is the component DP 51 ? ### Assistant: I think you've to add more details on what you're searching for.... where did you see that code ? Is it on the Control Board ? The more infos and details you put in your posts, the more help you may expect to receive... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PROBLEM WITH INVERTER POWERFLEX 40 I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SIX INVERTERS POWERFLEX 40, THE INVERTERS SWITCHED OFF AND DID NOT SWITCHED ON NEVER AGAIN, AND I NEED TO REPAIR PLEASE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME TO IDENTIFY DE PROBLEM ### Assistant: Looks like the switch mode power supply has gone....... see tech note 34911 on the knowledge base \\n


### Human: Commanding absolute MAMs doesnt work as would seem obvious after torque limited MAJs Here's the scoop: I have a rotary servo axis configured as a velocity servo using a Kinetix 6000 drive. I can home it properly to a limit switch, tell it to go to various absolute posiitons, and all is well. I am using this axis to wind material off a roll and am doing some torque limited jogging. Once I get done with this jogging, I am having problems understanding why the axis will no longer move to absolulte posiitons properly. If I tell it to go to 50 degrees absolute, it will move to a posiiton that is NOT at 50 degrees (I am looking at the <axis name>.actualposition field). Upon digging into the axis structure, I found a variable that I have never use before but I suspect is what I need to understand this problem, the <axis name>.commandposition variable. The .commandposition and the .actualposition are not the same. So basically I need to know how, after a torque limited jog, to get the axis back and happy with moving to the .absoluteposition of tha axis. Is this where the mysterious immediate home comes into play? Bill ### Assistant: This sounds strange indeed. Basically the command and actual positions should be the same apart from approximately 2 coarse servo updates of loop closure time.You may care to look at the position error too and note what this is (this should be the error in the command position - actual position). Does the drive not generate a following error by the fact that the drive is so far away from its commanded position? Just out of interest, what do you mean by torque limited jogging? Is this a straight MAJ with the torque limits turned down or something else? Can you replicate this behavior with a few rungs in a clean program operating on a virtual axis? Your issue is starting to sound like a new firmware problem? If you can replicate it in a clean program on a virtual axis, (or even on a single axis) the Rockwell guys can start to see whats going wrong. \\n


### Human: PF40 vs. PF40P Had some new equipment installed in our facility. It came with several PowerFlex 40 drives which we have many of in the plant. But, it also came with one PowerFlex 40P. Anyone have a very short list of the differences between the PF40 and the PF40P? Thanks. ### Assistant: Very short side-to-side compare is inside Selection Guide, pag.11 Otherwise, here more detailed infos for PF40 and PF40P Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: CIP Motion The reaction I've gotten from folks who attended '09 Automation Fair has been great excitement about the introduction of CIP Motion into a number of automation products; Logix, drives and maybe others. I was given an ODVA brochure, which I'm including here. What it describes does indeed sound exciting. One of my local automation specialists explained that the CLX motion instructions (all or some) can be targeted directly at the PowerFlex 755 drive upon the release of Logix v18. This combination will (they say) provide sub millisecond jitter and a highly responsive motion loop. That would eliminate a big, expensive piece in the middle for lightweight motion apps. It's still unclear to me whether a physical encoder would be required, or if an AC drive's flux vector hocus pocus could substitute in applications that can allow a bit of slop. I can think of a bunch of retrofit applications for such a thing. Undoubtedly, others who attended have better information than me. I'd be interested in it if you do. I believe this attached ODVA document is intended for redistribution. ### Assistant: At first sight this looks good, but also think about this:There is no sercos card anymore. The procesing power from this card must now be done by the PLC. Can the current series handle it, ore do we need to wait for the L7x series? (V18 supports the L73)The number of ethernet ip packets increases. How many drives can be controlled through a standard ENBT or EN2T card? Do we need special switches (IGMP snooping / multicasting)?Does CIP motion handle gearing between drives in different racks?Does CIP motion handle gearing between drives handled by different CPU's (on the same ethernet)? (as replacement for the SYNCHLINK)Have a nice weekendCee Ya \\n


### Human: drive explorer full upgrade to 6.02 for 753 Hello,Simply trying to download an upgrade for my older version 5.07.02 to the latest 6.02 so I can program the 753 drive. I see the patches but I must have 6.01 first. Am realize I am probably missing something right in front of me but I just dont see it. Any assistance you can lend would be great!Thanks ### Assistant: Old Drive Explorer versions are available for download from Software Update website, using a valid Serial Number. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Can I use one PF700H to control two motors Hi,I have two grinding machines with two identical motors 160 kw (380VAC). I've a problem in the original 2 drives and can't use them anymore. In the same time there is one spare PF700H 400 kw (cat. no. 20CC730). The two machines will use the same raw material at the same conditions with same motor speed. Can I use one PF700H to drive the two motors in the same time. ### Assistant: Short answer could be YES, just check inside Aid 42151 for some suggestions on this application. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Log of faults is not updating I have a system with kinetix 6000 and Controllogix, but in the feedback structure for each drive in the processor is not updating the log when a fault happens. What could be the problem?, how do i solve it?. ### Assistant: What type of fault are you getting (can you see a flashing 'E' followed by 1 or more digits on the Kinetix)? Is the Sercos ring still at stage '4', or has the Sercos ring been dropped. An E38 means you've lost the ring at the drive, and anything less than a '4' means trouble too with respect to the Sercos phase boot. Does the rest of the Axis structure update (can you push a motor round and see its position change correctly. The Kinetix firmware has grown since it was first released, and a significant number of faults added that display 'E' numbers, but don't give anything back via the axis data structure. If you go here to the sample code download page SampleCode and search for Kinetix, you will find some examples that provide code to retrieve the E number from the Kinetix and also faceplate's for a PanelView. These are all open (not locked in any way), so that you can see how it is all done and modify tweak to suit your own needs. These samples use MSGs using 'Sercos IDN Messaging' to retrieve data over the Sercos, and there is a Rockwell derived Add On Instruction AOI that manipulates the date and derives the Error faults to correspond with the E number flashing. Hope this helps \\n


### Human: PowerFlex DC Speed Regulator and Currrent regulator update rates Hi Everyone Can anyone give me the value for loop update rates for PowerFlex DC.I just need to consider the drive response for an application. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Did you already have a look to the User Manual - App.A-3 ? Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1336 Plus II - Can't clear overcurrent fault (12) I have a 1336 Plus II drive that is tripped on overcurrent fault (12) and I can't reset this fault. I have tried resetting with and without the motor leads conected to the drive.I have tried downloading the parameters to the driveI have recycled the powerI have tried resetting from both HIM's and from a PC connected to the drive. Something that I've noticed is that the Drive Alarm 1 (60) bit 0 - Bus Charging remains on all the time. I'm not sure if that is normal or not. I attached the drive parameter file for your reference.Any help would be apreciated. EL ### Assistant: Aid 38940 gives a list of possible causes for F12 Overcurrent fault... many of them are related to the motor, so trying without the motor connected should reset the fault (I've understood you've already tried this without success....)Try first to reset the drive to Factory Default (menu Mode EEPROM), cycle power and see if fault disappear (without the motor connected)... if not, then I think the drive should be sent to repair... :smileysad: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Motors failing. Does anyone know why motors are failing? I have two motors attached to a flex 4. One motor is attached as T1, T2, T3 (forward motion) and the other motor is attached as T1, T3, T2(reverse). The motors that are running in reverse keep failing. When the motors were attached to a regular contactor, the motors ran fine (no issues). As soon as they were attached to the Flex 4, the motors began to fail. Any ideas? ### Assistant: If both motors are attached to the same drive... you have so much artifact,ringing,mismatch flying back and forth your lucky the whole room isnt full of smoke. are the motors inverter rated at least? \\n


### Human: PF 700 Minumum Load Does anyone know what the minimum load is that you can put on a particular drive? For example, where in the documentation does it tell me that I can/can't run a 50A load on a 100A rated drive. ### Assistant: The best performance will always be when the drive has the same current rating as the motor.Matching drives and motors closely also removes the need to adjust the Current Limit parameter, which is normally related to drive rated amps. As a general rule, the drive rated amps can be up to 200% (2 times) the FLA of the motor. If the mismatch is more than 200%, the drive may not be able to control output current correctly. This is due to the internal CT's only measuring current over a small amount of their overall range. [Reference Aid 51640] Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Latest Kinetix Firmware 1.116 help Rockwell published this firmware a couple of weeks ago. As of version 1.114 they added remote control of the brake control relay when the drive is disabled. This is from the release notes- This enhancement corresponds to Kinetix 6000 drive firmware revision 1.114 or later, when used with RSLogix 5000 software, version 17. When the drive is in the disabled state, the engagement and disengagement of the motor parking brake, if present, can be manually controlled. By setting the Brake Override IDN (16 bit, P00140) to a value of 1, the SERCOS Brake Enable/Disable IDN becomes writable and allows manual control of the motor parking brake. Once the drive is enabled, the Brake Override IDN is reset to 0, the parking brake is again under control of the axis, and the Brake Enable/Disable IDN becomes read-only, reflecting the current state of the parking brake. This description give you the new P00140 parameter and what it does but, what parameter do i write to, to control the brake? I think P00528 but this is just a guess based on the DriveExecutive file looking at the parameters in the Kinetix. Also what does it mean by disabled state? does the enable input need to be off (Axis.EnableInputStatus=0) or just logically disabled (Axis.DriveEnableStatus=0?) I think that a technote should be written that explains most of this and maybe even has a some sample code that could be used. -Paul ### Assistant: I guess this is like a self help forum. No rockwell employees surf their own forum? \\n


### Human: MPL Motor Encoder - Multi turn vs. Single turn We utilize the Hi-Res (2,000,000 counts) MPL motors in our facility. We have both the -S and -M feedback types in use. Occasionally a multi turn will be inadvertently replaced with a single turn (and vice versa) and when power is re-applied to the drive it comes up with a motor attribute fault, as it should. The issue arises when the electrician does not kill control power to the drive, just the high voltage. He then replaces the motor and re-applies the high voltage. The SERCOS ring never re-initializes and therefore the new motor data is not sent to the drive. We are looking into one possible solution of replacing all the singles with multis (or vice versa). My question: What is the benefit of using one over the other? They both provide high resolution absolute position feedback so I don't fully understand the difference. ### Assistant: The Single-turn and Multi-turn behave just the same, unless you are removing control power from the drive The Single-turn is limited in it's ability to report the actual position to within only one turn of the Encoder.It cannot report outside of one turn when drive's control power is reapplied. Multi-turn encoder provides high-resolution absolute position feedback within 4096 turns. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 fault code f071 Help me: I have changed a Powerflex 40 5 hp, when I try to energize after 20 seconds (more or less) F071 appears ### Assistant: Here following some notes from User Manual , Troubleshooting section: Please review also the following technotes: Aid 43233 - Aid 48391 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Product offering for replacing a 1388-AV60 What product does RA offer to replace an existing 1388-AV60 ### Assistant: PowerFlex 20P is a DC drive but I could not find a clear cut document that shows how to intergrate it in place of the 1388-AV60. The manual for the 20P can be found in the literature library. You can read the manual and check your drawings to see if it will work for your application. -Paul \\n


### Human: powerflex 700 input We bought a powerflex 700 drive to a US reseller and they confirm us that it is possible to plug it with 3-phase or single phase on input. We try on the French electrical communication (220-240V single phase) but it blows the fuses of our place. Note that the drive works well if we plug it on an isolating transformer. What is the answer to plug it directly? ### Assistant: I suggest to take a look to the User Manual. Starting at page 1-7 Single-Phase Input Power is explained.Starting at page 1-14 MOVs and Common Mode Capacitors are explained.Starting at page A-9 Fuse Rating is explained. After checked through the above, please post again if you still have problems. :smileywink: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Faulty Drive / Faulty Kinetix Hello,1. Is it possible for a faulty servo motor to make a kinetix go bad and vice versa? 2. If a kinetix unit does not come up again what could possibly have gone wrong. regards, K. ### Assistant: Duplicated thread... the one in the correct board is HERE.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1336 Plus Overvoltage Fault only in the Forward Direction. I have never seen this before, but I am getting a high bus voltage only when the drive is running in the Forward Direction. In reverse, the bus voltage is only 670- 680. In forward, the bus voltage runs up over 800 and then trips. I have tried changing the Decel rate and there is already a braking resistor on the drive. Does anyone have any suggestions on this problem? Can I do something to fix this or do I need to change the drive? ### Assistant: Overvoltage faults are caused by the load decelerating too fast, this causes the motor to become a generator and hence the DC bus has to absorb the extra energy. You can extend the deceleration or add larger resitors. The drive is operating as designed \\n


### Human: Powerflex 70 wiring schematic I can't find a typical wiring schematic (like a motor circuit diagram) for the Powerflex 70. Is there one available? The actual drive I'm looking at is a configured AC drive with catalog no: 21AD022E3AYNANC0NNNN-ND-B0-C1-J3-J4-L1-N2-P3-S1-S16. I figured there is no wiring diagram for this specific drive since it's custom but a typical one for the Powerflex 70 will do. Where can I find this? ### Assistant: You may find typical PowerFlex 70 wiring schematics in the User Manual, and also at this LINK. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF700H Pozidriv screws Does the new PF700H drives still utilize the Pozidriv screws?I am having trouble finding these pozidriv screws to open the drive. ### Assistant: you can use a phillips head screw driver if needed. This will eventually strip the head of the screw. To order a pozidrive screw driver just google purchase pozidrive \\n


### Human: Motion fail Hi everyone, I have a problem with my SERCOS ring. Does anyone have an idea why my SERCOS module goes to fault when my machine stops? I have three nodes the first one with 7 drives, the second one with 7 and the third one with 3. No error message is shown in the drives, but the servos do not run when we try to start the machine again. What I am doing is to reset the Kinetix system (6000) and it starts normally. Any help? Thanks ### Assistant: Hi Fraviere, I've no idea at the moment, but may have with a little more info. Does you sercos ring reboot (goes through the 1, 2, 3, 4 cycle sequence), or do you see an Error code displayed on one of the amplifiers (this would be an 'E' follwoed by maybe another one or two digits? You say your Sercos module goes into fault (what exactly is the fault indication), and you have 3 nodes - though I assume you mean 3 backplanes with a total of 17 axis? If this the case, how many sercos cards do you have ( 3 x 1756-M08's etc?). So quick summary:- 1). Sercos totally réboots going through sequence 1, 2, 3, 4 on each axis; yes or no2). All sercos cards stay healthy with solid green indicators; yes or no3). Any Error messages displayed on any specific axis?4). Firmware of the ControlLogix, and of the amplifiers - you can get this from RSLinx.5). Exact type & No. of Sercos cards?6). Is this a recent issue, or always been present? \\n


### Human: Convert program file to source file of ultra 5000 drive Hello, I only have a program file .exe of ultra 5000 drive.Is there a way I can see the program to troubleshooting ,to convert program flie to source file .c or header file .h? Thanks ### Assistant: Unfortunately, there isn't a decompiler to convert an executable file built using Ultraware... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 40 with Safe Module gives 111 Error Replaced both the drive and Safe Option Module seperately. Still get the error. What else can cause this error? ### Assistant: Please have a look to the firmware version of your PF40P, version prior to 2.01 could have these problem... If the firmware is ok, then review the following table: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 40 - Device Net Adapter Problem The MOD LED is blinking red. The drive is not used in Multi Drive mode.The drive was working before around 100 hours then not used just staying in the cabinet as spare. HMI was sending speed and Run/Stop parameters, but no motor was connected to it. Wiring of the Device Net is ok.There was no error on the drive. I cycled power and nothing changed. I also reset to default values and nothing happened. I also got some warnings when resolving device mismatch. I never saw this message before. I attached a screen cut width the warning.The module was moved to another Power flex and still having the problem width the module. If I browse the network width RsNetWorks, then the module is shoved active, but on the device net scanner I have Error 83 for that node address. Flashing the adapter with the latest firmware release, I saw is not possible on field.- My question is what I could do to recover that drive- And second what could happened, in order that I prevent it in the future. ### Assistant: Hi enguson, and welcome to the Forum ! :smileyhappy: First, the MOD led... as you may already have seen in the User Manual, this is the meaning:The adapter has failed the firmware test, connected drive is faulted, or a drive is missing in Multi-Drive mode. Excluding second and third possibilities, as per your indication, only a firmware problem remains.Here some tests, also from troubleshooting chapter:If cycling power does not correct the problem, the parameter settings may have been corrupted. Reset defaults and reconfigure the module. If resetting defaults does not correct the problem, flash the adapter with the latest firmware release. The firmware of the communication adapter *can* be upgraded in the field, HERE the website with the firmware and instructions. About the scanner error 83...Slave device is returning error responses when module attempts to communicate with it (node number alternately flashes).Check accuracy of scan list table entry. Check slave device configuration. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Linetix In looking at the web stuff from the recent Automation Fair there was a reference to Linetix 300 EtherNet/IP Indexing Servo Drives. Searching the rest of the Rockwell Automation site there were no references to this. What is it? There was also a reference to Kinetix 6500 EtherNet/IP Servo Drives. This gets some hits but nothing useful. A press release notes it used Ethernet/IP instead of Sercos but little more. It also shows up in sales literature for other products. What is it? ### Assistant: Some highlights of these products you're asking for: Kinetix 300 will be a standalone servo drive with Ethernet/IP interface for simple point-to-point motion, there will be an AOP for Logix for easy commissioning, configuration, and start up... it will also have a Safe Torque off feature; it will also provide on drive Web-based tools for Drive configuration and Tuning.Availability should be December 2009 / January 2010 Kinetix 6500 will integrate the Motion over Ethernet/IP (CIP Motion) with also Enhanced Safety and Safe Off features; it will have modular power and control design.Availability should be during 2010. Both products will need RSLogix 5000 v18. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Random noise faults I have a K2K/ControlLogix system with 7 1510V motors that I keep getting random and sporadic E64 and E07 faults jumping around on various axis. I have verified grounding, shielding and seperated the wiring as much as possible. There are no contactors or anything of the such that would be generating spikes and I've had a power analyzer put on the incoming power to ensure that there are no issues. I saw a tech note that certain motorshad issues with a 5V short in the encoders that would do this but these motors do not fall into that category. Help.......please? ### Assistant: Are the feedback cable connectors factory made at both ends, or have they been terminated into the big silver connectors by a panel builder? \\n


### Human: The event task trigger issue I use a registration input (REG1) to a Kinetix 6000 drive (now is K6k_Axis) to trigger an event task in RSlogix 5000. In the event task I need execute MAPC instruction (the run condition is a XIC of K6k_AXis.RegEvent1Status). But I find I have to check Execute task if no event occurs within 5.00 ms in the event task configuration screen, otherwise the MAPC not executed, There is Registration input but it seems that event task not triggered. ### Assistant: I’m not so expert on this, but I will try to give some help… :smileytongue: Did you test if your MAR instruction is executed ? Anyway, I would like to suggest a test… Using the Event Task as you want ( I mean without the flag over the “execute task if…” ), program inside the routine of the Event Task just a rung with an unconditioned OTL of a bit; this just to see if the Event occurs and your task executes. If this happens, it could be your “RegEvent1Status” bit is sometimes lost… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: CompactLogix L43 with PowerFlex 4 on 22-SMC-232 Guys,Anyone knows how to setup CompactLogix DF1 port for serial communication with PowerFlex 4 through 22-SMC-232? Customer is using 22-SMC as RTU Master. The only time when i got any action on the converter module is when CompactLogix DF1 is set as DH485. Just want to make sure i'm on the correct path here...thanks for any help.ReagrdsRobert ### Assistant: The controller serial port should be configured to use DF1 protocol, as the 22-SCM-232 provides both media (RS232 to RS485) and protocol (DF1 to Modbus RTU) conversions.I suggest to review the 22-SCM-232 User Manual , chapter 3 and 4 for all the settings, App. H for an example about the Powerflex control from ControlLogix / Compactlogix serial port. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Error Connecting to PF70 Using Drive Executive over RSLinx I have connected to several drives using Drive Executive Lite and RSLinx over an ethernet link to 20-COMME adapters in PowerFlex70 drives and configured them. Now I am getting an RSLinx error when trying to connect that says it cannot upload the device definition from the path. It also says: 'The following error is created by RSLinx: DTL_E_Fail, I/O completed with errors.' I can access other Rockwell devices online from the same link. Can anybody shed any light on this? ### Assistant: Hi rtissier, and welcome to the Forum ! Try to take a look to the following Knowledgebase technote: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/58381 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: MPL Motor Weight I have searched all over the place, including the motor manuals for the MPL motors, and I can not find the motor weights listed anywhere. I want to use an MPL-A330P-MJ74AA and I simply can not find the weight of the darn thing. Can someone point me in the right direction? ### Assistant: Hi jdiroff, and welcome to the Forum ! :smileyhappy: Please review the Motion Selection Guide, see page 17 to find the approx. weight for your motor... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Looking for serial comm module to add two serial ports to 1756 system I have looked all over and I can not find a two port RS-232 serial interface card for my 1756 Contrologix system. Can anyone help? ### Assistant: Try to search HERE ... Prosoft is a Rockwell Automation Encompass Product Partner I suggest the MVI56-GSC or the MVI56E-GSC Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: MULTIPLLE PF400 ON MODBUS I HAVE 3 PF400 DRIVES ON MODBUS. THESE DRIVES ARE TO BE INDEPENDENTLY STARTED AND STOPPED . THE DRIVE NODES ARE SET TO 19.2KB SPEED . THE MODBUS MASTER IS MICROLOGIX1400 AND ON CH0. FOR MAINTENANCE PURPOSES, SOMETIMES I HAVE TO ELECTRICALLY ISOLATE A DRIVE. WHEN I ISOLATE A DRIVE( POWER DOWN) THE MESSAGE INSTRUCTION FAULTS AND LOSES COMMUNICATION TO THE OTHER 2 DRIVES. TO EACH DRIVE, IAM SENDING IN/OUT 6 MESSAGE INSTRUCTIONS ( FOR STATUS READ, SPEED REFERENCE, AND OTHER PARAMETER READS). HERE, I CANNOT DO A BROADCAST COMMAND USING REGISTER 16 IN MODBUS, SINCE EACH OF THE DRIVE ARE TO BE STARTED AND STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY AND THE SPEED REFERENCE TOO SHALL VARY. PLEASE HELP ME FIX THIS PROBLEM. ### Assistant: If you post the program (or at least the Message instruction control portion), a Forum member may be able to help you. There is no reason that you cannot write a program that communicates successfully to 1, 2, or 3 drives, even if one or more is powered down. You can write a fully functional Command / Status / Monitoring application over Modbus to PowerFlex drives with only four messages per drive. Message 1: Write Command and Reference.Message 2: If Command/Reference fails due to Comms Timeout being nonzero, write Comms Timeout value.Message 3: If Command/Reference succeeds, read Status / Feedback.Message 4: Read Parameters using DPI Object Scattered Read function. Repeat for each drive. If any of the four messages fails on a Timeout, the message sequence should jump to the next drive's Messages. \\n


### Human: DriveExecutive requires Administrator rights Using DriveExecutive ver 5.01 to connect to a PowerFlex drive requires the user have administrator rights to the computer. Referring to Answer 54009http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/54009This issue is over a year old. Has anyone found a work around? Does everyone just give all users administrator rights? We did some trials where an admin-level user opened each and every drive in order to build all of the databases, but it was still inconsistent (and a lot of work to set up). Regular users still got an error some of the time. ### Assistant: Try to see if there is something interesting you inside Aid 41504... :smileysurprised: Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: catalog number i have 4 power flex 70 ac drives in a wastewater plant, and having a problem trying to dechiper the catalog number. the submittals call for a(2163qa-014nkb-14co-14hba3-14rlx-41ca-98x9x). i know that the 14hba3 is screen option,but what is the rest of it?thanks ### Assistant: One question, are they in MCCs? I ask as the part number you submitted looks like an MCC part number. The drive part number would actually be on the side of the drive inside the enclosure/MCC section. \\n


### Human: Servo Over temperature Hi everyone,Does anybody know how can I see the actual current my servo is consuming? It is triggering for error E04 (MotorOvertempFault) and I do not know how can I check its current. Thanks ### Assistant: Hi fraviere, not an expert on this, just trying to help... :smileysurprised: Take a look to Aid 46923 and see if it can help.Also review Appendix C of the Motion modules User Manual (and page 368) to understand how to get Axis Attributes. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1336 drive Please , I have AC drive 1336 plus 2 , and we missing the password for login , is there a master password for 1336 plus 2 , or what your recommendation to solve this problem.Thanks ### Assistant: Call in Rockwell Automation Technical Support for your Region, they will help you to bypass the drive password without resetting all the parameters to factory default. Please be aware the suggested method or infos you will get from them should not be posted here (although many users may well know it ! :smileytongue: ) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: MPL B320P-R Hook and Tune problem. Hallo. I am building some kind of manipulator with this servo motors. And now it's time when I need help. I try to do Test Marker (ok), test feedback (ok), but Test Command cannot be completed , motor start and does one rev. and then is a information Test Command cannot be completed. Missing feedback signal error . I check every thing (connection, wiring, etc.). With auto tune there is the same problem (Missing feedback signal error). It's realy strange, because ther is no E07. To configure servo drive I used instruction from ( http://www.rockwellautomation.it/applications/gs/emea/gsbenl.nsf/files/IAMW01ENv1.0.pdf/$file/IAMW01ENv1.0.pdf ). But there is a another servo motor an maybe here is a problem. When I try to use Motion direct commands MSO execute ok but MAJ give me a foult E19. I have no more ideas. Please halp me. P.S. Realy sorry for my English. :smileyhappy: Best regards. ### Assistant: I solved the problem. Power motor cables ware converted :]. What a stupid mistake :-/ \\n


### Human: How to communicate1756-L61 to third party drives via ethernet? Hello, We are using SEW-MOVIFIT drives for our application.Its communicate through Enternet.I want to know the IO configuration Requirement and How to read write datas from 1756-L61. ### Assistant: Usually here is better to ask the informations to the manufacturer of the Ethernet/IP interface... Anyway, I've found some informations maybe useful for you in THIS Manual, chapter 6. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Sercos Ring Fault FYI Experienced a sercos ring fault on a 21 axis machine. After hours of troubleshooting found that an input to axis 19 was intermittently shorting. When this power is shorted it causes the whole drive to shutdown/power down, which then makes it look like a Sercos Fault. There was no indication of a grounded input. By luck we happened to see this drive physically shut off first. I disconnected the I/O connector and ran w/o it for a short while and had no issues.For the final fix I replaced the shorted cable and installed illuminated fuse holder in-line w/ the 24V out of the drive. Then split out of the fuse holder to the prox and a solid state relay. I then used the relay to send an input to the PLC incase this should happen again for HMI indication. ### Assistant: Good information to have, but what was the drive type, K6K, K2K, U3K,...? \\n


### Human: Moving While Gearing I need consultation about MAM over MAG instruction. My system is combine with 1 virtual axis that run in fix speed, it' s belt coveyor and another axis is film feeding (A-B motor, MPL series and controlled with Kinetix6K). I've problem of deviation of belt conveyor speed that effect to servo speed that run by MAG instruction( belt conveyor is master and servo is slave). After I read Help document on RSLogix5000 in topic that we can put MAM instruction to conpensate the error but in Help document no have any sample code to apply to my system. Could you please recommend me or give me some sample code. Thank you **************************message for Help DocumentMoving While GearingAn incremental MAM instruction may be used for the slave axis (or master axis if the Axis Type is configured as Servo) while the electronic gearing is enabled. This is particularly useful to accomplish phase advance/retard control. The incremental move distance can be used to eliminate any phase error between the master and the slave, or to create an exact non-zero phase relationship. Incremental MAM instruction may also be used in conjunction with electronic gearing to compensate for material slip.Normally a gear ratio of 1 is used with phase adjustment. A 1:1 ratio ensures that the computed phase error does not change before performing the move to correct it. Electronic gearing is not normally used with absolute moves, since the ultimate endpoint is not predictable. To successfully execute a Motion Axis Gear instruction, the targeted axis must be configured as a Servo Axis Type and the axis must be in the Servo On state. If any of these conditions are not met than the instruction errors. ### Assistant: I believe you are mixing terms. A virtual axis exists only in the control code. It has no real component at all. If you want your film axis slave to follow your belt conveyor, there must be an encoder attached to the belt conveyor. The encoder can be wired into the K6K drive to its aux. encoder input. You would then use this encoder as a servo axis. You cannot issue motion commands, but you can issue home commands to it, and use it as the master axis for MAG. When I create drive trains as you describe, I add a scaling tag to the gear ratio. I would create a tag something like:GEAR_RATIO = MASTER_VALUE/SLAVE_VALUE*SCALING_FACTOR Usually, SCALING_FACTOR is equal to 1.0. A small variation away from 1.0 allows for the physical world (slippage of film, tolerance of drive roller, etc.) without ruining the basic factors. \\n


### Human: Replace VFD in devicenet network Hello friends, recently a VFD 43A powerflex 70 Ec got damage, a kind of short, i am not sure. Now I need to replace the VFD. I have the VFD and the 20-comm-d. I actually changed the address from 63 to 36 (jumpers) and the rate to auto in the 20-comm-d. Is it possible to do this with the proccessor in run mode, I mean this is more less like turn off the VFd and the turn on, if it is not possible, what can id o? Thanks in advance. hector ### Assistant: Since you're using DeviceNet, it is possible to add on the fly as long as the drive is the same address and type of the one you're replacing. If it's new to the I/O configuration, you'll have to update the Devicenet scanner in the rack. You can actually do this without putting the processor in PROG mode by putting the scanner in idle mode by turning off O.CommandRegister.Run bit of the scanner and then download to the module. Address 63 should be left open since all new Devicenet equipment comes default to this address. Hope this helps. \\n


### Human: Entering decimals into SCP Possible? We have a powder paint line that has a conveyor that we have always ran from 0 ft/min to 10ft/min. We have tried to use decimals like 6.2 ft/min but the Logix500 Ladder Logic will not take it. We are on a quite old version of the software Version 3.01 from 1999 or so. Is their a way around it so we can enter 6.2?What we have:Scale w/ParametersInput N7:6 Input Min. 0 Input Max. 10Scaled Min. 6242 Scaled Max. 31208Current input 4 Output O:12.3 = 16228. I really what to say with feet and not transfer over to inches. ### Assistant: Allow N7.6 input to range from 0 to 100. 6.2 would be entered as 62.10.0 would be entered as 100. 0 correlates to your scaled min of 6242, and 100 correlates to your scaled max of 31208. \\n


### Human: Where are the CAM points stored? In a system I've got a virtual axis and a physical axis. Using a MAPC Instruction I control the physical axis depending on the position of the virtual one with the CAM editor, but.... where are those CAM points stored? I've looked inside all the tags created and couldn't find them... any help, please¿ ### Assistant: The CAM_PROFILE data type is an array of coefficients representing a calculated cam profile that can be used as input to a time cam or position cam instruction. The only element available to you is Status. This is different from the CAM data type... The Cam data type consists of slave and master point pairs as well as an interpolation type. Since there is no association with a specific axis position or time, the point values are unit-less. The interpolation type can be specified for each segment as either linear or cubic. See also Aid 62304 ... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 VC Series B Firmware I can't run the .msi files for the Powerflex 700 VC Ser. B fimware V6 or V7. All other .msi files work (PF 70EC, 20-COMM-E and 20-COMM-Q). It returns an error that states it is not a valid windows installer package. I have tried on 3 different PCs and it doesn't work on any of them. Any help? ### Assistant: Just tried downloading from the following link: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/firmware/PF700VCB_7_001_165_Update.msi It downloads as .txt file, just removed the .txt extension, leaving .msi.... it works fine for me. Here attached the file I've used (inside a .zip file) Let us know.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 in Torque mode Anyone have any good examples or know where I can look for running a PF700 in torque mode? Thanks Kevin ### Assistant: Start, of course, with the User Manual (20B-UM002) and the Reference Manuals (PFLEX-RM001 and PFLEX-RM004). What is your application like ? The PowerFlex drive Application Sets might match what you're doing: http://www.ab.com/drives/drvappsw/ Here's a query to the Literature Website that delivers all the Publications on PowerFlex 700: http://tinyurl.com/ydg9wxe \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 Line Interface Module I have a case where I need to add a second Kenetix 6000 rack in the same panel as an existing Kinetix 6000. I am not finding specific information regarding whether the Line Interface Module (2094-BL02) can be used for both racks (providing I stay within the current limitations of the unit) ### Assistant: The 2094 Line Interface Module was originally intended for use with single-rack Kinetix 6000 Multi-Axis servo drive systems; however, application requirements have expanded this limitation to allow for use with multiple parallel AC/DC power loads.See Aid 33313 for details... this is intended to be used with 2094-AL75S, 2094-BL75S, 2094-XL75S-C2, 2094-XL75S-C1 BE AWARE :Do not use 2094-AL09 or 2094-BL02 to drive multiple loads in parallel. This equipment is not designed with built-in short circuit protection.Also, the built-in AC filter does not satisfy CE compliance for parallel loads. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: RIO adapter 1336- MOD-G2 with PF 70 I am replacing a 1336 drive with a PowerFlex 70. The 1336 is controlled by a PLC 5/40 through RIO adapter ### Assistant: I'm not aware of such a possibility...the only old interfaces that can work with Powerflex 70EC Drives are the Scanport adapters. Here you've to use a 20-COMM-R inside the PF70, modifying the actual PLC5 program as needed... see Aid 45063 which contains some informations about this communication. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1756-IF4FXOF2F Analog Module I am new to Allen Bradley and am trying to get up to speed with RSLogix 5000. I am looking to see if someone could steer me in the right direction for some good documentation on analog programming. To start with I would like to supply an input with a 0-10V signal, and scale the output to follow the input signal. After this, I would like to program the output to ramp up and down from 0-10 volts by using 2 push buttons. I have read the 1756-IF4FXOF2F manual and understand the setup and scaling documentation. However, I have not been able to find any straight forward documentation on how to get started with the programming. I would like to stick with ladder logic programming for now. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated. In addition, I am using control logix with a 5563 processor. ### Assistant: Hello, What type of contoller are you using now? RSLogix 5000 software has comprehensive help built into the software. If you are not familar at all with the Logix system it can seem odd at fisrt. You may want to check out the Instruction refrence manual that covers alot of instructions and how they work. A getting started manual is not published because rockwell want's you to purchase training. \\n


### Human: Error E64 (Kinetix 6000 2094-xxxx-x) Regarding E64 (Kinetix 6000 2094-xxxx-x), it happened in 5 axis of my production line (about 85 axis) Actually we see this issue every week. What we did: 1,For the 1st action, we used tie wrap to fasten feedback cable connector at motor end. This allowed us to run for 1 hr then stopped due to E64 again.2,For the 2nd action, we replace the feedback cable. This allowed us to run for other 2 hr, then stopped due to E64 again.3.For the 3rd. action, we replace the Kinetix This allowed us to run for other 2 hr, then stopped due to E64 again.4.For the 4th. Action we find the feedback low profile connector (Kinetix feed back cable connector) that we are having across the line The clam was holding the feed back cable isolation rubber not the exposed braided shield in some of the connector. We plan to turn the low profile connector clam over to hold all the servo motor feed back cable secure.5.for the 5th. Action Kinetix 6000 temperature too high.• Check for clogged vents or defective fan• Ensure cooling is not restricted by insufficient spare around the unit • Verify ambient temperature is not too high We try to cool down the servo motor 6.for The 6th. action, we replaced motor. This issue does not happen again until now.Type of defected motor :MPL-B540K-MJ24AAMPL-B540K-MJ22AA 1326AB-B720E-M2K7L According to Trouble shooting GuideE64 MotorFeedbackNoise (Mtr Fdbk Noise) is Noise on motor feedback cablePotential Cause is: Recommended grounding, per installation instructions, has not been followed. Possible Resolution is: Verify grounding.  Route feedback cable away from noise Sources.  Refer to System Design for Control of Electrical Noise Reference Manual(publication GMC-RM001).This issue stop my production line:544 min / 85 stop for MPL-B540K-MJ24AA 527 min / 24 stop for MPL-B540K-MJ24AA The input of Rockwell Esupport is: There are no known issues about these motors causing E64, feedback noise. Usually this type of fault is caused by the feedback cable or poor bonding for noise prevention. I am sure that these replacement motors are good, but if the problem comes back please inspect and clean the connector on the motor end of the feedback cable. I would also like to send to you a document on how to assemble the low profile feedback connector to verify that the shield is properly bonded to the cable clamp. Please advise. ### Assistant: According to your point #4, you show that you do not have the shielding properly bonded to the feedback connector. This is the path to ground for any noise that may be on the signal. Also make sure your motor power cable has the exposed shield under the clamp as well. Making sure that all components are grounded properly can help resolve this issue. Have tech support send you the feedback wiring recommendation that they mentioned. Are there AC line filters installed on the incoming line?Are there MOV's installed on your AC contactors?Are there MOV's/diodes installed on your DC contactors? All of these items can effect the noise on a signal line. \\n


### Human: Unwind/Winder Application I have an application that currently has two unwinds, idlers and a winder. Basically, it is a machine that takes two unwind rolls and glues them together to wind them. I am looking at replacing the current air/disk brake control on the unwinds as well as the main drive. There are two load cells that control tension for each unwind and then the main drive runs as the winder. We were looking to replace this control scheme with Kinetix 6000 but I have never done a servo web handling application. Does anyone have any recommendations or concerns? I have dealt with unwind/winders with dc and ac drives but not servos. The customer wants servo control to keep things are pricise as they can get.. Any help would be appreciated.. Thanks, ### Assistant: Just a few thoughts, the servos have several different configurations that might help you. You can have the loop control position, speed, or torque. So for example you might control torque on the unwinds to provide resistance to the winder, which would be controlled by the load cell. Or you might run it in velocity mode and adjust the speed based on the cells. Another interesting option would be to run the axis in Dual Position Servo mode. You would use a small encoder on the load cell, assuming the arm moved radially like a dancer. This aux encoder would provide the position reference. So you set the move instruction to go to a specific dancer position, and the servo will automatically adjust the speed of the unwind accordingly. You'd basically be using the drive firmware to control the loop rather than something running manually. Many ways to tackle this. \\n


### Human: Re: Cut to length Flying Shear Hi,A couple of years ago,I made a very similar application, only using Ultra 5000 and ANSI C programming, and also instead of CAM , I used gearAfter comparing the number of pulses provided by the Aux encoder with the LenghtCount variable, it geared the motor to the encoder, after the motor position was greater or equal than the Distance variable, it disabled the gear and returned the motor to its start positioncheck the attached file, for the calculation I used to set the the variables Hope it helps Gilberto Aranha ### Assistant: Note for Moderators: this is a reply supposed to be posted to the following topic: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Motion/thread-id/818 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 smoking, but working... Hi.We have an application with about 20 VFD's (PF40 and 400) up and running OK for 3 years.One day the operator noticed that smoke (a lot) where coming out from one of the PF40's, he tripped the EM stop to cut power to the drive. The drive was stopped (motor NOT running) at the time of the smoke.Maintanence people changed the motor (it turned out that the motor also was broken) they did NOT change the drive.After this everything worked fine.What is most likely to burn when the drive is stopped? (Varistors?)Can the faulty motor (short circuit) on the output of the drive make the drive burn without tripping the overload etc? (When motor not running)The circuit breaker on incoming lines to the drive never tripped. And finaly; Yes, the drive is changed now (even thoug its working fine). Best regardsMartin ### Assistant: We had a problem some years ago on the PF4/40's where our vendor was putting too much conformal coating on the precharge resistor. The drive would smoke for awhile until the coating burned off. Not sure if this is the same problem, but it sounds like it. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 analog output monitors (0-5V) or (0-10V)? Regarding the output voltage range of the analog output monitors for the Kinetix 6000 drive series : The manuals specify a 0-5VDC analog output voltage range for the monitors. But, I have seen a number of K6000 modules that produce 0-10VDC on the analog outputs. Both IM modules and AM modules. Question : Was this specification changed sometime during the life cycle of this product? I've seen 0-10V produced too many times to think its hardware failures. Thanks ### Assistant: Yes, the newest Kinetix products (with part number end with -S) have the range 0-10 vdc... See the table below, taken from the User Manual: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Drive Executive Lite download disabled There must be a simple solution regarding the Drive Executive Lite software download icon and menu item being disabled. When originally setting up the drives did not see this, now doing startup it is a problem. Using 50 flex 40 drives communicating via Controlnet comm modules. Only indicator displayed is the enabled (not running). We also have hardwire controls when the PLC comm is lost. Thanks in advance Gary ### Assistant: Hi Gary, Where are you seeing a Drive Executive Lite software download icon and menu item? \\n


### Human: 160 ssc series c drives I am looking for a circuit diagram of the 160 BA06NSNF1 series c drive.Thanks ### Assistant: Hope you're not searching for the *internal* circuit diagram.... :smileysurprised: The Wiring for that drive are in its User Manual. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Flying step change I use PowerFlex 700 drive in Pos/Spd Prof mode (Speed/Torque Mod P88). The used profil has 3 steps. First : Type: Encode abs.Second : Type: Encode abs.Third : Type : End Hold Pos. This is what I want to do : I command the first step and while it is running, then I command the second one on the fly. I expect the drive decel to the speed of the second step and the second step will finish. This is what I obtain. The first Step finishes and the motor stop before restarting with the second Step. Then the third Step takes place and the drive stop. I don’t want to have this positionning between the two steps. Note: I did it with step type EncIncBlend as fist step but it is not satisfied in my context. I must start always at position 0 to use this configuration. ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: PF40P Replacement Issue We have recently installed some OEM equipment in our facility. It came with 5 PF40P drives. The first drive has a 22-COMM-E and then uses the DSI port over to the other drives. I am tasked with writing a procedure for replacing the drives when a failure occurs. I have several PF40 drives in plant in similar configurations and understand the DSI protocol and setting the A103(comm data rate) and A104(comm node address) parameters manually prior to downloading the .dno file to the PF40. However the PF40P does not have a keypad on the front. Am I going to have to attach a 22-COMM-E to the replacement drive, lauch DriveExecutive, change these 2 parameters, kill power, remove the 22-COMM-E and then commission the drive? I hope not. :smileysad: ### Assistant: Here from the User Manual, chapter 3 and page 2-3 : Parameters are programmed (viewed/edited) using either a DSI Remote HIM or PC programming tools (DriveExplorer™ or DriveTools SP™ software), a personal computer and a serial converter module, connected to the onboard RS-485 (DSI) port Drive Programming Tools - Descriptions and Catalog Numbers Serial Converter Module 22-SCM-232 or 1203-USB DriveExplorer Software(1) 9306-4EXP02ENE DriveTools SP Software(1) 9303-4DTS01ENE Remote Panel Mount, LCD Display 22-HIM-C2S Remote Handheld, LCD Display 22-HIM-A3 (1) Requires a Serial Converter Module. See also Appendix B for a complete list of accessories. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultra 3000 e24 We have several ultra 3000 drives but only have trouble with a couple. During warmer weather we start getting E24 excess velocity error. We have changed the cables, motor and drive with another set-up and the problem doesn't follow the parts. Has anyone else had this problem? ### Assistant: I suggest to review the following technotes: Aid 47229 - Aid 49946 - Aid 61948 Please be aware a TechConnect Authorization is needed to access all the above technotes... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Fault Times and Power Up Marker We trying to make sense of the PF700's Fault Times. Is it possible to read the current value of the 'Power Up Marker'? It appears the value in Parameter 242 [Power Up Marker] is only updated when a new fault occurs. The thought was: if we had access to the real-time 'Power Up Marker' value we could determine the age of Faults 1-7 Thanks... ### Assistant: I suggest to take a look to the following technotes, to get infos about Fault time... Aid 46598 - Aid 63837 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Cam Editor Missing in Logix 5000 Hi there, I'm running V15.01 of Logix 5000 on two laptops. One has the ability to open the same .acd file's motion application cam profiles into the Cam Editor GUI the other does not. (nothing happens - ether via double click of the gray button in the motion instruction or a right click configure option when in the Monitor tags table - it doesn't even have configure on a right click. Had a quick Google around but nothing headlining a fix. Can anyone tell me what the issue might be? Licensing, corrupt install, add-on missing, patch issue, version number??? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Did you have the same license level inside the two PCs ? I mean, RSLogix 5000 Service and Mini Edition doesn't allow modifications inside Motion Instructions... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1747-SCNR Loses Keeper when Power Cycled. I have read the tech note on the issue with Powerflex 700 drives using a 20-COMM-C module possibly causing keeper loss on a Controlnet scanner. The situation I have is the same condition but occurs on networks with Powerflex 1336 plus 2 drives utilizing scanports and networks with Powerflex 700 drives. When we power down the PLC we get the SIGM message and I/OU displayed. We have to re-download the network file and then everything starts working, The scanner is a 1747-SCNR series A Rev C with four 1336 Plus 2 drives - Catalog 1336F Major Rev 40 Minor Rev 001. I believe these are utilizing scan ports for their comms. The same issue happens to 1747-SCNR Controlnet scanners controlling PowerFlex 700 VC 600V drives utilizing DPI to ControlNet modules, with a mix of drives at Major Rev 3 Minor Rev 002 and Major Rev 4 and Minor Rev 010. How do we avoid the Keeper loss or having to redownload the network after we cycle power to the PLC?? Do we need to flash the drive firmware or is this a scanner issue?? ### Assistant: The keeper is stored in the lowest numbered ControlNet address of a network. Make sure that the drive is not the lowest number. Also make sure that any redundant processor rack is never the lowest address, it creates a LOT of overhead. Good Luck,Tobin \\n


### Human: PowerFlex We have a 40HP 480 volt three phase squirrel cage motor that draws 47 AMPS-what size PowerFlex drive would handle that? Thank you ### Assistant: There are many different models of PowerFlex drives, the selection could be related to your application needs (Heavy / Normal duty, Intermittent Overload, desidered options etc...) I suggest to review the following: Drives comparisonApplication ShowcaseSelection Guide The last document contains useful selection tables, where you may find the correct drive for the required current of your motor application. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: ControlLogix 1756-M02AE/A Servo Module I have a new 1756-M02AE/A servo module installed in my rack. When I attempt to configure the card the catalog number is present but grayed out. Please advise. ### Assistant: Are you trying to add it in online mode ?Try the same offline, only some modules can be added during online... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Need documents of Maxitron 8500 SCL As the title, Is anyone can provide me the documents(Manuals,Pictures,Spare parts list) of Maxitron 8500 SCL? Appreciate it. ### Assistant: Was that a Reliance Electric product ? If so, it's old enough that I have never seen one. Can you tell us more about this device ? I don't know if Baldor took over responsibility for obsolete parts and repair when they bought the Reliance Electric motors and drives business a few years ago. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 70 Question Hi All, This is the first time I've been asked this question, and there isn't anything written in the user manual or reference manual that I can find; but are the analog outputs on the PF70 powered from the drive? I want to say yes, but if I have something to back that statement up it would really help. Cheers all. ### Assistant: Yes, the analog output signals are sourced from the drive's power supply. \\n


### Human: 1336 Plus II HIM Network Error 7 I have a 1336 Plus II drive with a HIM and whenever I start the drive up it runs through its typical start-up routine and when the HIM attempts to connect to the drive it just goes to a network error 7. It attempts to reconnect but just goes back to the network error. Any thoughts? ### Assistant: Hmmm... there is a reference to this error code at the following link: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/peripherals/1201/errors.html It seems to be an internal bus error... did you try that HIM on another drive, or another HIM with the drive where the error is noticed ?...just to better understand if the problem is in the Main Drive Board or the HIM is faulty.... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n