### Human: Powerflex 40P I have an application where I am trying to use a Powerflex 40P. Basically when the machine is in manual mode I want to be able to jog fwd, and bwd. When the machine is in auto, I want to be able to move to two set positions. I am using an encoder. I have the drive set up using Position Step Logix, and I can get the drive to jog fwd, and rev and I can get the drive to go to the first position but I cannot get it to go to the next position. The first position is 1000 units past home, the second position is at 500 units past home. I the encoder set for quad check. Any ideas? ### Assistant: May you better describe the situation when the first position is done...drive status ? Did you configure the Logix to go to step 1 after step 0 done ? Just give us more details, to get more help from users ! :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 70 - 2D drawing Hi, I am going to be using a PowerFlex 70 (part number 20AD3P4A3AYNNEC1). I was wondering if there is anywhere I can download a 2D front view CAD drawing of this drive. I want to put it in my panel drawings. On the AB website, I was only able to find a 3d drawing. I'd prefer to keep my panel drawings in 2D. Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Hello, The only CAD drawings that I can find are 3D. \\n


### Human: PF400, No parameters in RSNetworx HiI have several PF4 and 400 connected on devicenet to a compactlogix system, via commD in single mode.When I browse the devicenet in RSNetworx, all my drives appear perfectly. When I double click any of the PF4's I get properties and parameters perfect.But when I click any of the PF400's the drive becomes missing in RSNetworx and I only get the first tab in the pop-up for the drive, no parameters or anything.If I do a new single browse in RSNetworx the drive becomes OK again in the list.When I bowse the network in RSLinx I can not see the PF400's but all the PF4's appears. I have tried to register new EDS-files both manually and with internet download without result. Anyone seen this before? BRMartin ### Assistant: Hi Martin, I suggest first to try what Jim Flood suggested in the following post: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/message-id/1866#M1866 Let us know the results... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 753 Motor Cable Length Is there Motor Cable Length Restrictions Table for PowerFlex 753? ### Assistant: Informations about Motor Cable Length restrictions are, for all the Rockwell Automation drives, inside the Wiring and Grounding Guide This manual doesn't contain yet a specific table about new PF750 series (PF753-PF755)... anyway, I've asked engineers through Tech Support and they suggested to use the table for PF700VC contained in the above manual as reference. Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: DECEL rate versus overshoot. I use PowerFlex 700 drive in Pos/Spd Prof mode (Speed/Torque Mod P88). I noticed that Decel Rate (p142) impact positionning overshoot. If I increase the value of Decel , the final positionning overshoot more . The step type is encoder abs. My logic tells to myself that the longer Decel is, better the final approch should be! It is very important to understand what is append because I need to increase the decel rate but I can’t tolerate important overshoot. Note : I tried to adjust P718 and P719 Position Regulation loop. This did not give good result. ### Assistant: have you set the inertia parameter? if the inertia is too low, the drive will try to decel too hard, and overshoot. if it is too high the drive will hunt for the final position. \\n


### Human: Servo catalog number Trying to setup a Ultra 3000 drive (2098-DSD-030-SE) to a MPS-A454OF-MJ52DA servo motor. In module properties I can not find the servo in the motor catalog drop down box. Does this mean the drive and motor are not compatible with each other? According to Rockwells product sheet it is. Anybody have an idea on what to look for next? ### Assistant: If you are confident you have a valid Drive/Motor combination, then it is probably due to your Motor Database being out of date. This tends to happen as new motors are introduced to the market after the software has been released. See the following technotes: Aid 38473 - Aid 46223 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 40 Speed transition Hello All, I have a turn Table that is driven by a 1 hp motor controlled from a Powerflex 40. The Turn table is 18 feet in diameter.After all four stations are complete, the VFD is told to Run at the preset frequency of 60 Hz. During the rotation @ approximately 11sec, a prox switch is flagged that changes the preset frequency to 10Hz for a slow down and finally the stop prox switch is flagged and engages stop. During the slowdown process the turn table appears to stop (Jerk) and then continue on at the 10Hz speed. How can I ease the transition between the selectable presets? More info: The selection of the preset is controlled by 3 inputs to 5, 6, 7 on the terminal strip. The purpose was to have 4 selectable speeds and a slowdown speed to ease the stopping of this massive turn table. Suggestions are appreciated. ### Assistant: You will need to closed vector using a Powerflex40P with encoder feedback from the motor. With the large diameter the gearing would cause alot of back pressure onto the motor shaft when decelerating. \\n


### Human: smc 3 dip switches Im trying to find information on the dip switches for the smc 3 i cant find any literature on this drive on ab.com ### Assistant: Try to take a look to the following technotes: Aid 24364 - Aid 35399 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 160 Series Drive question for a friend A friend just purchased a 160-BA04 drive (380-460 Volts) and wants to know if it can be configured for 230 Volts w/o frying it? ### Assistant: Unfortunately it will not work.... see the following table for input voltage range of that drive.... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Drivers for 1784-U2DN in RSLinx Classic 2.54 not available a) Your web info suggest that Drivers for 1784-U2DN are already included in RSLinx Classic 2.51. When you open the drop-down menu in RSLinx to 'add new', the driver is not on the list. Any suggestions?b) Some pdf file is referring to a tech note and to follow the instruction to download the driver if RSLinx is before 2.51. I couldn't find the tech note on your web site. Where exactly is it?I would appreciate your help. ### Assistant: Try to follow suggestions inside Aid 53280... Post again if you still have troubles... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Kinetix 600 IAM Replacement Issue I had a drive with a E35 fault but we did not have any supply voltage problems. After replacing the drive the display on all the drives in the rack would only cycle up to phase 3 and never go to 4. We troubleshot this for a couple hours but to make a long story short we tried 2 more drives before we found one that worked. We have not been able to explain what may have caused this....bad drives......wrong revision ### Assistant: AID 48895 FYI \\n


### Human: about 20A-DG01 Does the DriveGuard Safe-Off option 20A-DG01 can used for pf40p,in the manual ,there is one word:Only install a Series B or greater DriveGuard Safe-Off option in a PowerFlex 40P Drive.what is the mean of Series B of pf40p; ### Assistant: In order to be compatible with a PowerFlex 40P drive, the DriveGuard SafeOff option should be of a series B. Series letters usually distinguish between particular revisions of an hardware device; Series is indicated clearly on the product label. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: POWER FLEX 70 FRONT COVER I need to locate the part number for a power flex 70 (frame d) front cover, how can I do this.need asap, client shut down. ### Assistant: Please have a look to the following link, there is a .pdf for Spare Parts. http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7 ReleasedParts.pdf Get in touch with the Rockwell Automation representative for your region to obtain a quotation and more infos. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Can 1203-GM1 adapter fit into PF70EC? Hi, There are few AN/KB stated 1203-GD1, GK1 & GM1 can be re-used on PF70EC, if firmware revision is 2.08 or higher. But can it be fitted, physically to the 20-COMM-R adapter of PF70EC? Thanks. ### Assistant: No, they are anyway external interfaces... Fit an external 1203-GD1, 1203-GK1 connected with a SCANport cable 1202-C03 into DPI Port 2 of the drive. An adapter with firmware frn 2.08 or later will be required, so the existing adapter can be re-used if suitable. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Spara parts of PF700S Please, where can I find information about spare parts corresponding to PowerFlex 700S, like list spare parts, delivery time and quotation, the catalogue number is:20DD385A0ENNBNANE Please, Can You help me? with some information. ### Assistant: Please have a look to the following link, there is a .pdf for Spare Parts. http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex70/PF7ReleasedParts.pdf Get in touch with the Rockwell Automation representative for your region to obtain a quotation and more infos. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Controllogix Motion Control Project I have a new project that has >20 K6000 axis implemented. These axis will be using the following modes1. Position Control2. Torque Control3. Sensor based positioning4. Camming5. Gearing So far i have divided the critical axis in to two motion groups to keep the course update rate at a minimum1. 1756-MO16SE will be used for 14 axis (Positioning, Torque Control, Gearing)2. 1756-MO8SE will be used for 6 axis (Positioning, Sensor based positioning, Camming, Gearing) There will also be a number of IO and VSD's to be controlled in the system I have chosen a single 1756-L61 processor at this stage for the system.I know the 1756-L7X processors are on the way but i dont have any specs... My questions are:What are the limitations of running multiple axis on one processor?,When do you need to implement a second processor?Are there any other unknowns or limiting factors that arent in the manuals?What other successfull applications with this approximate qantity of axis have been implemented using these products? ### Assistant: Donovan, You can run up to 32 axis on one control logix processor. One processor can only have one motion group. You can put it into as many sercos cards you want. The limitation is that you need to make the course update time a multiple of the sercos ring time. All sercos ring times must be the same. Then the faster you update the motion task the more time is set as side just for motion. You can set the processor to run 2ms course update periods but with 20 axis this will be all of the processor time. you may even get a overlap fault at that rate. I have done a project with 28 axis in one controller 17 servo 4 feedback only and 6 virtual. It was setup to have 8ms C.U.P. and all it did was motion. All of the tasks ran at 10ms periodic. I used a UDT and produce and consume tags to get the information to the line controller (2nd 1756-L62). The line controller monitored all of the I/O nodes (30 Ethernet nodes) and operator interfaces (6 PV+700s). I used 5 racks of K6K drives all BM05's. It took up 4 door cabinet just for the servos and VFD's. I used a 4 slot PLC rack that had an L61, M16SE, M16SE, and ENBT. Everything talked over ethernet to 2nd rack that was in a 2 door enclosure. It was a 17 slot chassis that had 3 ENBT cards 2 DHRIO, 1 DNB and some I/O. I can confirm it can be done in one but you need to be mindful that it takes a lot of processor to just run a motion application that controls that many motors. I would highly recommend at least 2 processors. Even with 2 processors you will find that you have to program conservatively to make sure things are not scanned when they are not required. One other note L61,L62,L63 processors all have the same SPEED. The memory is the only thing that is different. Don't let someone sell you a L63 because it is faster. I hope this helps. -Paul \\n


### Human: PF400 Commanded Freq. via a Remote HIM will be replace by Max. Freq when ESC is being press Hi all,I have this serious problem with powerFlex 400, the application is for Chiller. so there were two operation Remote(PLC) and Local. in Local mode, I used a push Button and a Remote HIM( 22-HIM-C25), the problem is in the Commanded freq. when ever i Press Up or Down key to set a speed and press enter or save. and press esc button, and if you happen to press again the up and down key incase you want to change again. the Commanded freq will shot up to the Maximum freq. this is weird and very unsafe..anybody can help... please.. Gnix ### Assistant: I've heard about this problem before, as far as I can remember this happen only when P034 (Minimum Freq) is set to a value different than 0... try to set it to 0 and see if it solves. I don't know if it is solved in the last 6.01 firmware ... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: E59 My Ultra3000 manual has no explanation of e59 - only to call AB. This morning 2 of 7 drives started with e59 when everything was ok yesterday. Does anyone have a better explanation or experience with the e59 error. ### Assistant: Nothing about experiences on that, just some indications in the Knowledgebase: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/34165 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF 700H Fault subcode 395 I have a customer that has the following F81 DPI loss with a fault subcode of 395. I cannot find this in the 700H manuals. Can someone point me to the correct manual and page so that I can determine what a Fault subcode of 395 with a Fault 81 is defining? Thanks ### Assistant: check here http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68033 if you have an a-6 him \\n


### Human: E14 on Ultra 3000 What can cause an E14 error code on an Ultra 3000 drive? I am using Contrologix with 1756-M08SE with 5 nodes - 5th node was found with E14 but no faults were indicated in RSLogix. It's like the SERCOS ring was locked up. Integrator had programmed a waiting for startup amplifier message which was displayed for all 5 nodes. Cycled the DC power to the drive and all is OK. ### Assistant: You may find informations for this error inside Aid 29241. Yes, the technote indicate it as a Devicenet error... prior to the release of Ultra 3000 with SERCOS, the error was only associated with the Ultra 3000 with DeviceNet, BUT as the base U3K drive is the same platform with the addition of EITHER DeviceNet daughter PCB OR SERCOS daughter PCB, the fault code is valid for both. :smileysurprised: Here also some other indications... Problem: Ultra 3000 SERCOS in error with E14 fault Cause: 1. Poor connection between Drive and Communication Daughter PCB 2. Noise ingress to Auxiliary 5V supply (if Micro-Drive i.e. 2098-DSD-005-SE, 010-SE, 020-SE) Cure: 1. No action - Return for repair with detailed fault description. 2. Apply correct design procedures as described in manual GMC-RM001A-EN-P -- System Design for the Control of Electrical Noise Prevention: 1. N/A 2. Good installation practice. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Dual Position is now working but I have a few issue to sort out Can you help with options? 1. When there is not sheet in the straightener the servo goes into a run-away because the motor is trying to close the position error but the encoder is not moving because there is no sheet.Solution 1:install sensor at encoder and MSF the axis when no sheet is present. This would work but would adversely affect next issue. Or maybe only MSF the axis if the axis is Dual Position Servo. then Apply Solution 2.Solution 2:Install sensor at encoder and SSV the Axis to Position servo when no sheet is present. Then re-MSO then axis. 2. When loading a new sheet both the run-away issue is present and the issue that I can not Jog the sheet into the straightener with out Position error. I have about 24 Inches between the pull roler and Encoder.Solution 1:When In Manual or before a Jog command SSV the axis to Position Servo. GSV to be sure the axis is Position servo then execute the Jog Command. Above Sensor would place the Axis into Position Servo. ### Assistant: Well.. that's a difficult application. First, Switching axis modes from a dual mode to a single mode is restricted according to the K6K firmware release notes (under restrictions). I wouldn't depend on that method working unless you plan on cycling power to the drive to reset the drive configuration every time you switch modes. I would imagine this is unacceptable wait time. I'll admit that I haven't done this before but I'm going to suggest it. Change the servo loop configuration over to Dual Command/Feedback Servo. When the material runs out Zero the Proportional & Integral gain and change the position error to status only (if used). The Dual command should allow the system to still run velocity mode. The thing that I don't know is if the Sercos Card or Motion planner will try to close the position loop from one of the upper control levels. Because the Position gain and Integral gain are zero the only command that the motor reacts to is the Velocity command. If the velocity is zero than the motor should stay stationary. This should still let you jog the motor and move the material. Once the material is feed back into the system the position can be redefined to 0 (select actual-- not command) or some other value that zeros out the position error. You may have to MSF and MSO to reset the position error, I don't know for sure. Re-enable the proportional gain and integral gain and operate the equipment. I won't guarantee this will work but in theory it should. I don't have the hardware to test this either. I'll Take credit if it does work though. :smileywink: \\n


### Human: EDS FILE for SMC-FLEX 150-F317NCD Hi All,Could you help me to find eds file for SMC-FLEX 150-F317NCD, I had already checked with AB website but I dont find, Regards,Naina ### Assistant: Try the following technotes: Aid 52887 - Aid 51127 - Aid 40721 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 40P scattered read on Ethernet I see the knowledgebase article (63547 - PowerFlex40 Scattered Read/Write on DeviceNet), but was wondering if the same works for on Ethernet (with 22-COMM-E).If so, is everything the same as DeviceNet?Thanks, Kevin ### Assistant: Kevin, The 22-comm-e supports scattered reads and writes through the DPI Parameter Object. The method is the same as the other scattered R/W MSGs that you have configured already. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 4 drive failures Just since the first of the year, nine drives have failed; all with the code F122. These drives have been running since 2007 with no problems. Aside from drive fatigue (just worn out), what might be causing these failures? ### Assistant: F122 is usually related to component failure on the control board. I suspect that the fault code was chosen because 50 Celsius = 122 Fahrenheit. :robotvery-happy: I've seen this in drives that were mounted without sufficient clearance for airflow, or put into an unvented enclosure in direct summer sunshine. Above about 120F you're going to have premature component failure after a few weeks or months of operation. High levels of electrical noise can also damage control board components. Make sure the two PE connections are properly connected to the input ground and the motor ground. RA Knowledgebase article 46564 addresses some of the reasons for component damage that leads to this failure code. \\n


### Human: How can add PF40 driver database in Rslogix5000 v13. Use 22comm-e to talk with PLC. There is not driver database in Rslogix5000v13.I know PF40 databsse already build in v16. If I stay with V13, How should I do?Is this addin file available? ### Assistant: If you are going to keep using RSLogix 5000 version 13 (if you have a 1756-L1 controller, for example) you will not be able to use any of the Drives Premier Integration features introduced in version 15 and 16. Instead, simply use the Generic Module method for connecting to the 22-COMM-E, and use DriveTools or DriveExplorer separately to configure and monitor the drive. It is not as convenient as Premier Integration, but it works. You can address the I/O words for the Generic Module directly, or copy them into and out of UDT type tags that you have created to match the 22-COMM-E I/O structure. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 Fault code 121 F121 I/O Comm Loss- Manual points to possible induced noise on I/O wiring, but O-scope did not detect any issues. I/O card has been replaced and still getting this fault. We then tried isolation relays on the input wiring and still getting this fault. Does anyone have any ideas????? ### Assistant: Aid 21123 states this fault is caused by the I/O board (or its processor) not communicating to the main control board (or its processor).It also suggest to replace the I/O board, as you've already done without success.... :smileysad: The PF700 User Manual also reports there could be the need to replace the Main Control Board.... I/O Comm Loss F121 - I/O Board lost communications with the Main Control Board. Check connector. Check for induced noise. Replace I/O board or Main Control Board. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power flex 4/22-comm-e/22-xcomm-dc-base How do I configure the 22-xcomm-dc base. what type of softrware is needed for cofiguration. I'm using the followingsingle drive mode PF 4the 22-comm-dc-base22-comm-e5/05 processor ### Assistant: I was right with you until you said SLC-5/05. SLC-500 controllers do not support I/O control over Ethernet. Configuration, control, and diagnostics are all built into the firmware of ControlLogix family controllers and EtherNet/IP modules to handle this sort of thing, but the SLC family does not have these same functions built in. You can perform simple control of PowerFlex 4-series drives using MSG instructions from the SLC-5/05. This is not the recommended method, nor is it a simple task for a beginner. To configure a PowerFlex 4-M drive on Ethernet, I would start with DriveExplorer software and the 22-COMM-E User Manual. \\n


### Human: Issue with KB 56209 MSG about SERCOS ring Fault. Please refer to Knowledge Base 56209 I have do this test in the Lab, but with the MSG error. CompactLogix L43, firmware 17.2; 1768-M04SE; firmware 17.16; alais for 'Sm' 2094-AC05-M01; firmware 1.113; alais for 'ac05' 2094-AM01; firmware 1.113; alais for 'am01' message to read the error log in the SERCOS motion module: with Error Code: 16 ### Assistant: Never tested but, as far as I can understand from the technote, the target of the message should be the 1768-M04SE... did you configure the path accordingly ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Power Flex 40P I started with an encoder mounted on the shaft of the motor but due to some mechanical difficulties the value that the encoder was reading had some errors and was unreliable to use for accurate positioning of my Hoist. I then moved the encoder to a direct drive wheel of the hoist and was able to obtain the accuracy that I wanted. A side affect is now that the VFD while in positioning mode attempts to accelerate the drive but while doing so quickly returns to 2 Hz's until it reaches the desired position. I really need it to run at full speed. If someone has seen this issue or knows of a parameter I could adjust to help it compensate I would appreciate feed back. Thanks ### Assistant: Can you explain positioning mode and what controls the drive to this mode? It sounds like the drive is going to a preset speed depending on input but not knowing any more specifics, input from what? \\n


### Human: Integration of LabVIEW and Ultraware for the Ultra 3000 Drive Do any drivers exist which provide an interface between LabVIEW and an Ultra 3000 drive? Or is it possible to use the Ultraware software in conjunction with LabVIEW? Many thanks! ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Well, as far as I know, there isn't something ready to do that communication... the only way (really not easy !) could be the use of the Host Commands through the Ultra 3000 serial port. Start taking a look to Host Command Reference Manual Consider the usage of Kepware User-Configurable-Driver (created using KEPServer EX), basically a configurable OPC driver.There is an example of its usage made for A-B Panelview, maybe it can be useful to understand how it works (Aid 32390) Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: GV3000 AC DRIVE CHECK SUM ERROR KEEPS COMING UP UVEN AFTER REPROGRAMING AND VERIFYING.DID THE POWER MODULE ID PROCHURE AND VERIFIED. WHEN TRYING TO START WITHGOOD LAPTOP PROGRAM, GIVES CHS ERROR. ANY IDEAS?? ### Assistant: Try to take a look to Aid 24615 ... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Release date (just year) of Allen Bradley 2540AB Hi,It`s very important for me to understand the year of manufacturing of this computer.There is no year on the labels and there is not other labels. Ideas? http://picasaweb.google.bg/116078238941018557966/AlB ### Assistant: I'm afraid I'm unable to find out anything about this very-old terminal.... :smileysad: The only Portable Terminal very very similar to that one I may remember is the 1784-T47, that is supposed to be subsequent the one you've on your table... For what I can see inside the manual (attached here below this post), it is also manufactured by DataGeneral, around 1990-1991... considering Data General is granted inside FFC rules since 1987 (see HERE) , I guess the item you have, should have been manufactured between 1987 and 1989... Maybe some other old users would be able to be more precise than me.... :smileytongue: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF 400 drive communication to a CompctLogix Controller using MSG My applications requires reading the current from a PF 400 through an MSG block but I don't know how to set it up. Can you give me help? ### Assistant: See the Explicit Message examples on the Communication Module User Manual... Ethernet/IP - chapter 6Devicenet - chapter 6 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Error 'Catastrophic failure' during installing Ultraware v1.64 I have installed Ultraware 1.63 long time ago. This software warning me that 'Unable to open Ultraware local machine registry key. You may need to reinstall Ultraware' So I download the Ultraware v1.64 from rockwell automation software site. But the installer warning me that What can I do to resolve this issue? ### Assistant: Try the fix attached to Aid 29168 (it is about version 1.61, but why don't try ?) :smileytongue: Otherwise, call Tech Support, there aren't other infos about this strange error... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: powerflex 700 series b frame 3 can i fit auxiliary control cat. no 20-24v-aux1 to this model of drive as i loose device net when e/m stop is pressed ### Assistant: Basically yes, you can use it, just verify first the important informations contained in the following document: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/du/20b-du009_-en-p.pdf - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 I am using the powerflex to control an exhaust fan. I would like change a couple of the Advanced parameters, specifically A100 and the autotune parameter. Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks ### Assistant: Some of the parameters require you to stop drive before changing... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1336 Plus II output voltage problem Hello everybody.I have 2 drives with one problem. Briefly: when drive stopped but start command issued drive is not start and in [Drive Alarm 2] set up bit ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! There are some informations about this Alarm inside Aid 54888... it seems related to a defective Gate Driver Board... contact your Rockwell representative to have infos about spare parts or repair... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 series A rev. 3.003 doesn't stop (error F24) Hi everyone. I have problem with one powerflex 700 drive. It happens when the drive tries to stop. It decelerate on 30 RPM in a few seconds and after that goes on 60 RPM and continue to run on that speed until error message decel inhibit (error F24). Any ideas. ### Assistant: User Manual gives indications about this fault... The drive is not following a commanded deceleration because it is attempting to limit bus voltage. Actions: 1. Verify input voltage is within drive specified limits. 2. Verify system ground impedance follows proper grounding techniques. 3. Disable bus regulation and/or add dynamic brake resistor and/or extend deceleration time. Refer to the Attention statement on page P-4 for further info. Parameter 238 bit 6 is the location to turn this fault on or off. By factory defaults this bit is on.Parameter 161, 162 and 160 are the bus regultation parameters that can be adjusted for application if the bus regulation is desired. See also Reference Manual for more infos about Bus Regulation. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 400 problem Hi everyone. I have problem with one powerflex 400 drive (22C-D105A103/D08A103). It happens when the drive tries to run. It failed to run with message (FAULT 032 Fan Fdbck Loss). I tried to find the fault description at Powerflex 400 user manual, but didn't find any fault with ID FAULT32. Any ideas ? ### Assistant: Per the online PF 400 manual, page 4-4:F32 Fan Fdbck Loss (FRN 6.xx and later) ➁ A loss of cooling fan feedback has been detected. (Frames E and F only) Make sure cooling fans are clear of debris and spinning freely. Replace fan if necessary. \\n


### Human: DriveTools SP control bar for 1336 Plus II firmware v.6.002 I have another one question.I used my program with remote control for 1336 Plus II drives without any problems until updating the firmware from 3.001 (5.001) to 6.002. After that DriveExecutive starts telling me that it can't find a proper control bar file and offer me to visit http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/webupdates/.But under this link I can't find corresponding file. I have updated DriveTools to the latest verion (5.01.99) but it doesn't help. Maybe I do something wrong? ### Assistant: Hello, Very sorry... Here is the file you are looking are looking for. It is attached here. Please unzip and copy the file into this folder on your PC: C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\Common\Control \\n


### Human: Powerflex 753 will not run in reverse Hi Everyone We are trying to commissioning a Powerflex 753, the inverter is wired for reversible 2 wire control, with a a115v I/O module.When the forward input is on the drive starts and runs ok, the F appears on the HIM display, when the reverse input is on the drive starts in the same direction (forward) and the F flashes on the HIM ?The fwd and rev inputs are correct when I look at the Digin sts word on the HIM (Bit 0 fwd, Bit 1 Rev) which suggests the wiring is correct.the parameters 164 and 165 are set to look at the DI relevent bits, all the other DI parameters are disabled.Parameter 308 is set to unipolar (digital)As I said the drive will start and run OK, just in one direction !I suspect we have missed a parameter somewhere, but cannot see it even after searching the manualany help would be appreciatedThanksPeter ### Assistant: Two dummy questions at first: 1. Did you restart the drive after parameter settings ?2. The Fwd input is off when the Rev input is on ? (it MUST be ! ) Please, check also the following parameters and settings for 2 wire reversing control: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Megger Servo Motor TL-A230P Is there any issue with Meggering a Servo Motor? I don't see why it would be different from any other AC Motor, but before I try it I want to make sure it won't damage the motor. The specific motor I want to check is an TL-A230P-Bxx2. Since it is rated for 230V, I would only megger it at 500V (~2x rated). Thanks. ### Assistant: You will not hurt it. The motor Data sheet can be found here http://raise.rockwellautomation.com/raconfig/rtcache/pdf/tl-a230p-bj32aaese.pdf In the data sheet it gives the motor resistance and inductance. it also has a dielectric strength of 1800VAC for 1 second. I think a 500 VDC test would be fine for a short test. Just don't megger the encoder. \\n


### Human: Motor creeps but zero speed reference sent to drive I am using a Power Flex 40, with a Baldor 3hp motor. Speed reference is from a Balluff linear position transducer providing 4-20ma. With the transducer at home position (3.8ma) the drive is showing about 2 amps, 0 Hz, but motor is turning very slightly. Any Ideas? ### Assistant: Even at a zero speed command the drive is still sending current into the motor to attempt to hold it at zero speed, and with only Sensorless Vector as the feedback mechanism the drive is at a Sensed zero speed. Tuning the drive to the motor (if you have not already done so) may produce a slightly better response, but to truly try to hold the motor at zero speed you would need an encoder on the motor and a drive with encoder feedback. Hope this helps. \\n


### Human: ControlLogix MSG instructions I need to query a bunch of drive parameters using ControlLogix MSG instructions. Must I issue one message at a time and wait for it's .DN bit before executing the next MSG instruction, or can I fire them all off at once and wait for .DN from all of them? Mike ### Assistant: Mike, firing many messages together could generate some problems... it is better to manage them... Take a look to the following technotes... Aid 39998Aid 21193 Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Ultraware software manual Is there a newer manual for Ultraware software other than Release 1.51. I cannot find it ### Assistant: As far as I know, there isn't... :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Single Phase Output on Drives Has anyone ever tried to single phase out a PowerFlex drive, or know of what needs to be done to try this? I didn't think it was possible, but a customer has been doing it with a Moeller drive (440/460V) and was also told by the local Siemens distributor that their drives can do it up to 230V. Any suggestions? Is there perhaps a unique firmware configuration that would have the IGBTs firing off in a single phase configuration as oppose to a 3-phase? If this is possible, it would create a new motor control market. Cheers. ### Assistant: The output phase angle of these drives is 120 degress per phase which will not work with single phase motors. You can get a single phase motor to rotate if it is unloaded, but it will not produce much torque. Drives that are designed to control single phase motors must be used. I have used a drive to control a single phase permanent split-capacitor motor, but that required bringing one of the capacitor leads out of the motor and connecting it to the third output phase of the drive. The cap didn't last very long having to deal with the PWM. \\n


### Human: How do I reset Absolute Reference Status I am having trouble with my Kinetix 2000. After a power cycle I can not seem to get my Absolute Reference Bit to reset. How can I do this. I am not sure on the firmware revision but could this be a problem that I need to upgrade the revision to get it fixed? The machine has been power cycled many times before and I have never had this problem. I have a fault set up that will not allow the machine to work but there is no fault on the drive itself. I can work around my fault I set up and the machine runs fine. All values are correct and home is found everytime.... ### Assistant: MRP or MAH (w/parameters not set to Immediate & Absolute) will reset the .AbsoluteReferenceStatus bit \\n


### Human: Ultra 3000 error code 44 Is there an explanation of error code 44. The tech note i looked at references something about the current power cycle which does not make sense. What will cause the fault and how can you reset it. Does it require that you power down the entire system to clear it. ### Assistant: Prevention: Maintain encoder signal integrity, eliminate noise sources. and thats kind of a mash up a couple knowbase docs 36307 and 36895 When a lost motion fault occurs, the nonvolatile, absolute homed status (and Logix absolute reference) is cleared only if the drive has been homed during the current power cycle. This is because motion may have been lost prior to establishing the home position. When motion is lost and then the drive is homed, the home position will appear to change on the next power cycle by the amount of lost position. Therefore, the drive must be power cycled and then homed again. If the drive is homed, but not in the current power cycle, then the nonvolatile homed status is not cleared and only a drive reset is required after a lost motion fault. The drive will be correctly homed after the power cycle/reset. This applies to single and multiturn devices for stand alone and Logix applications. \\n


### Human: Gearing questions I have a 1000ppr encoder on axis 1 (Sorter Drive) and 1000ppr encoder on axis 2 (Cut-N-Two Drive). At any given point, I need to go to half speed on axis 2 then back up following axis 1 in a short distance. The application is a Planer Sorter and a Cut-N-Two Drive. Currently I use the PLC to do this but at higher speeds I think gearing might be better. We run about 140 lugs per min so the other chain (Cut-N-Two) needs to hold back to create that empty lug as the board will be cut in two and later on down the line, we lift one piece up and set in back down in the empty lug. Each lugspace is one full turn of the encoder and I'm thinking about using a MO2AE Motion Card. Any ideas?? Thanks ### Assistant: Gearing (MAG instruction) is a great way to go if you are not concerned about position-locking the slave axis to the master axis. It's very easy to use and change on the fly. If you need to maintain position lock, using MAPC and MCCP instructions (cam profiles) are the way to go. 1 to 1 cam profiles look exactly like 1 to 1 gearing, but executing an MAPC means that the slave starts following the master at the same place every time. This is not the case with gearing. \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 70 DC Bus I've noticed on my motor trend that I have a spike in my dc bus at the same time i have a spike in my hertz. This is a conveyor running at 220 fpm being fed product from a conveyor running at 75 fpm and dumping onto a conveyor running at 285 fpm. Not sure if the product being pulled is the cause or product being pushed is the culprit. Any feedback would be great! ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: Intermittent F12 HW overcurrent and F36 SW overcurrent faults I have a customer who installed a PF700 (20BD077A3AYNANC1) in place of a bulletin 1392 ac spindle drive. the original 1327- spindle motor remained, and the 1392 was removed.the machine after start up has run now for about 1 year. Intermittently the customer will experience F12 and F36 faults one or two times and then the system will operate fine. During the faults the drive which is running a dressing wheel is running at a constant speed before the fault. the customer recorded the following at parameters during the fault:Fault amps Par 225 59.3 (this appears to be ok as it is below the rating if the drive)Fault Bus volts 762.3 (This appears high if running at a set speed. Typically it is 652 VDC.)Status 1 at Fault Par 227 0000111000011111. ( Bit 4 says it was accelerating but i was told it was running at a constant speed.) the unit firmware is Rev 4.01 Ser B Any ideas on what might be the cause of the intermittent trips? ### Assistant: It could be a configuration problem.How is the drive controlled (Hard Wired or Digitally)?What Dynamic Control Mode has been chosen?Is there any feedback device attached to the motor?Is it a direct drive application or there is a gear reducer between the motor and the wheel?How long the load side of the drive wiring is and how old? From my personal experience, since we've been extensively involved in replacing tens of 1336 and 1392 Legacy VFDs with Architecture Class PF70s and 700s, we've also experienced quite a few nuisance trips on F12.Same scenario. The Fault Time Parameter Snapshot seemed to be okay.Tweaking the application files helped to some extent but didn't solve the problem.What did end the trips, and I know it sounds counterintuitive, too easy and pretty expensive, was the replacing of the drive's load side old field wiring and some of the motors!!!:smileysurprised.It was a last resort measure since the numerous electrical measurements of the physical electrical circuits never returned but normal readings.Further investigations led us to conclude that the length and age of the existing wiring couldn't withstand the new generation VFDs output form. A default PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) of 4kHz could very easily penetrate the adjacent phase weak insulation, combine with the existing modulator and generate a Hardware Overcurrent Fault. As for the high DC Bus voltage, you might want to invest into an isolation transformer. A line reactor (which I hope it is present on the line side of the drive) will filter drive generated EMI from the upstream feeder branch of the distribution system but it will not protect the VFD when experiencing high-voltage transients, brownouts or any other power supply temporary problems. \\n


### Human: PF70 - Parameter 53 Hi all, Can anybody explain what is the difference betwen a “Custom V/Hz” and “Fan/Pmp V/Hz”, are both of this setting drive is in V/Hz mode.. is the torque level between this two are not the same? if yes what is the percentage factor.. Thanks, Gnix ### Assistant: Hi Gnix, I suggest to review the PowerFlex 70 & 700 Reference Manual, starting page 51 (Motor Control Modes) , for details about your request. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PWM ? So, here is the set up - Old Drive : 1336 Plus II200 HPInstalled, and ran fine for about 7 years. Old Drive Failed for unknown reason. Replaced with New Drive - Powerflex 700 - 200hp Heavy Duty Motor Cable Length - less than 100 ft maybe even closer to 50 ft We are not able to keep the Powerflex running for any longer than 9 months, sometimes shorter. the drive will have a major failure in the output section. Smoke released very big boom. This has happened 3 times. Side note - some questions as to if the cabinet is big enough, and if the air flow is proper but for this question this assume that is not an issue. My question : Is it possible that the PWM Frequency is causing issues in the old motor cables ( Still have the original cables from the 1336 Plus II ) that is someone getting back into the drive. I know this sounds far-fetched...but is it possible...and I know anything is possible but... My point being..could this be an issue if the old cables are not replaced And they are 9+ years old now. Thanks I look forward to all feedback ### Assistant: Hi there, I have a couple quetions regarding the set up. Is the system grounded or not? If the system is not grounded and the ground jumpers are not removed that could cause you some issues. Has the motor been replaced? If it is still the original motor, perhaps that is why the 1336 failled. From the information posted it seems like some sort of short back into the drive. It could be related to the cables, but I'm wondering if there is some outside factor feeding back into the drive. Regen feedback or something of the such. Have a good one. \\n


### Human: VFD / Motor Practical Range of Speed Control We are designing a rotary raking mechanisn driven by a gearbox that will operate at different speeds (from revolutions per minute to minutes per revolution). This equipment will be installed in a continuos (24/7) batch process operation. One option calls for a gearbox driven by a single 30HP inverter duty motor. Production requirements will demand VFD outputs ranging from a low of 1 HZ to a maximum of 108 HZ. Is this a sound and / or reliable design? ### Assistant: It could be done, you would really need to make sure that whatever motor you install can handle the extremes of such slow speed and then to be able to be adjusted to the higher speed too. I would also advise the use of an encoder to ensure that you accurately achieve the slow speed setting. Take care. \\n


### Human: Access to 1336F through ControlNet using OPC(DDE) Hello all!Maybe who knows...:Access to 1336F through ControlNet using OPC(DDE) is possible?Existing communication link: RSLinx Classic Gateway--EtherNet(Logix5000)--ControlNet--1203-CN1--1336F.Need to create some kind of OPC client for monitoring 1336F parameters. If it's not possible maybe some alternative way exists?Any suggestions? ### Assistant: Really no ways??? \\n


### Human: Add index option Is there a way to control position with a 2098-DSD-010-DN Firmware 1.32? or Is possible to convert a 2098-DSD-010-DN to 2098-DSD-010X-DN? ### Assistant: You may control your Ultra Servo Drive from an external controller by Analog Command or Pulse Train... as far as I know, there is no way to a have a conversion in the field from servo model to an Indexer or Devicenet model...you have to buy a new drive for that. :smileysad: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Rotary.ServoFault We have a single servo motor that is controlled by an Ultra 3000 and a 1756-M02AE card / Controllogix. We are getting a servo fault through the PLC program, not the Ultra 3000. The Rotary.Servofault code reads: 16 ### Assistant: If you're reading the Axis Servo Fault Attribute, that value in the tag means Position Error Fault. I suggest to read the User Manual searching the .pdf using as Keyword position error fault. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1769-L23E-QBFC1B and Encoder 845T I have a 1769-L23E QBFC1B CompactLogix and I have connected 2 Allen Bradley Encoders of 845T series. My purpose is use this to represente position of a mechanical arm that I have. My problem is, that I only see increments in the counters, to decrement the counter I use the signal Local:4:O.CtrXDirectionInvert, it works, but , How can I change direction using the encoders signals? Thanks for help!!! ### Assistant: Duplicated thread, see HERE the one with replies. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Silly Drive Question..?? This may be a silly question, but I have to ask it.. Can I run a 230VAC 3phase motor from a 480VAC drive by setting the maximum output voltage parameter to 230? I'm thinking of using a 2HP Powerflex 4M to drive a 3/8HP 230VAC motor. The 2HP drive should cover the motor rated current at 230 VAC. Is this possible?? ### Assistant: As long as you match the current of your drive to the current of the motor, it should work. The drive is designed to control the voltage output to the motor. It just cannot output more voltage than it takes in. Except in the case of 120V input, there has to be an exception to every rule right? Cheers. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 755 Hi: When I try to add new module on my I/O window in RSLogix 5000 I can't find this drive. How can I get It?For the application I need, the cpu is 1756-L55 Ver 15.3. Thanks ### Assistant: You can obtain the newest Drives AOP here: http://support.rockwellautomation.com/controlflash/LogixProfiler.asp This Drives AOP can be used with RSLogix 5000 V16 or later....this would require you to upgrade the processor firmware to V16.xx. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF400 powering up in Hand mode I have 2 PF400 7.5hp drives, one of them keeps booting up in Hand mode after a power outage.I recorded the basic parameters :p031-460, p032-60, p033-12, p034-15, p035-60, p036-003, p037-001, p038-002, p039-150, p040-20, p042-002What other parameters should I look at that could prevent the drive from booting in automatic mode? ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! What about parameters T051, T052, T053 and T054 ?You have configured P042 to use the AUTO key to switch from Local Control to Remote Control, which is the state of the drive before powered down ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex40P with Encoder, Just want Speed Control.... I have an application that uses a PF40P with an Encoder. I want to simply set the speed and am not doing any positioning. I'm guessing that I need to set the unit for PID control with the encoder as the PID feedback. Are there any User Guide that define the steps/basics behind this without reading the entire manual??? Thanks ### Assistant: You can read the first part of Appendix F in the PF40P user manual to help you setup the encoder for speed feedback. \\n


### Human: Roll Mill Launcher We have an application that was recently upgraded from an old 1394 multi axis servo to K6K. Two of these axis where geared together during a launching cycle to feed a sheet into a Roll mill. With the 1394 you where able to enable both axis to gear then trigger a start but with K6k when the MAG for the first Axis to the Mill is turned on it start and then the Next MAG is enabled releasing the second axis. The MAG and located on the same rung. These Axis grip the sheet one from the leading edge the second on the trailing edge. You can see that if the trailing edge is Gear first then the sheet buckles. If the leading Axis is geared first it tries to pull out of the grippers. If the Trailing is geared to the Leading then the leading geared to the Mill the position error between the Axes pulls the sheet out of the grippers. The closes thing that we could get to work is to MAG the Leading Axis to the Mill then MAG the Trailing to the Mill. The Trailing uses a slightly different ratio. We still in some cycles have the Trailing edge bucle abit. What I was thinking is mybe somehow I can program the Trailing Axis to act like a caboose and not and engine. How would I do this. Torque Mode Maybe? The system now is hard to push through the Gearbox when the Drive are disabled so the motor will have to provide some forward power just to over come the friction of the actuator and gear reduction. Current CycleFront Pincher at 140 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Back Pincher at 300 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Front & Back Pincher Grab PartMAG Front to MillMAG Back to MillFront Pincher Opens @ 80 inchesFront Pincher MAM @ 40 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBack Pincher Opens @ 100 inchesBack Pincher MAM @ 52 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBoth return to start point for next cycle. What I would like to try isFront Pincher at 140 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Back Pincher at 300 inches (These are a reflection to the Belt drive not the Part)Front & Back Pincher Grab PartMAG Front to Mill??? Back pincher to apply a dynamic break affect so the Front pincher pulls it alongFront Pincher Opens @ 80 inchesFront Pincher MAM @ 40 inches at current speed to 10 inchesBack Pincher Opens @ 100 inchesBack pincher stopsBoth return to start point for next cycle. ### Assistant: Something funny is going on here. There is a chance that the gearing could be applied as you have it two coarse updates apart (even though the instructions are in the same rung). However this would be random and it sounds like what you described happens every time. Look closely at your clutch settings on the gearing and checked to see if it is enabled that the accels are the same (or even better make the following axis have a higher clutch accel). I would have suggested what you've already tried and thats gearing the trailing to the leading and then the leading to the Mill, but you still have errors here too. This would definitely be the way to do it, waiting for the first gear to be established before gearing to the Mill. Ensure that you trailing motor is geared to the ComandPosition of the leading motor.There has to be something fundamentally wrong here, (clutch active and different accels, gearboxes differrent ratios when you think they are the same, slack or slipping couplings etc).Were all the gearboxes changed out to with the 1394? Are the motors / gearing identical for each roller and all conversion constants correct?Maybe you could upload your code and someone may take a look and see if they can replicate it with vrtual axis.Another thing to do is trend your axis positions and velocities and see if the feedback indicates that the two motors are apart or in sync. You can set a trend sample rate inside your coarse update rate to give best results here (e.g. if your coarse update rate is 4ms, sample every 3ms). \\n


### Human: Problem with 825PD Hello, I last two weeks I had 4 broken cards for 825PD (ser.B) . Two DeviceNet and two Voltage Sensing (ser. A). Was any changes in firmware for 825 in last time - I never had before such of problems with this protection. Failure description:DeviceNet - after removing +24VDC (Can supply) some register were rollback to default settingVoltage - Voltage Card Failure message Thanks in advance for helpGrzegorz Zimoch ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: PF4 DB I have a 1/2 HP PF4 that is being used near a welding machine. There is a 2 KVA transformer supplying line voltage to the drive. The welding machine is not using this transformer. When the welding machine is turned on, the drive faults on overvoltage (F5). Would a Dynamic Braking resistor solve this problem? ### Assistant: Hi there, No, a DB resistor would not help, it is intended for bleeding off the energy of the motor for stopping assistance. The welding equipment is inducing transient voltages into the system. What is the voltage of the drive? Do you have a Line Reactor in front of the drive? Cheers \\n


### Human: 2094BM01s motor power connector Is there a part number for a replacement motor power ( MP )connector on a 2094BM01S .Customer received one bad connector on his drive. ### Assistant: Yes, the catalog number is : 2094-XNINV-1 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Common Bus 1336 Drive Spare Parts For common bus 1336 drive (S/F/E/T), cat. no. such as 1336E-R700C-AN-EN (700HP@513-620VDC), is the spare parts list as attached suitable for selection? ### Assistant: Yes, it is the right one... common bus parts are indicated in tables, this is the only parts list for 1336 Impact. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 run and speed reference control I want the following functionality with a PF40 drive. There is an external HOA switch and an external relay. When the HOA switch is in HAND, the relay is energized.When the HOA switch is in AUTO, the relay is controlled by separate process controller.I can just connect a NO contact from the relay to digital input 2 and a jumper to digital input 1. Then the drive will get a valid run command in HAND or in AUTO if the relay is energized. That is pretty straighforward. I am a little uncertain about the speed reference.In HAND, I want the HIM keypad to be the speed reference, but not the run reference. That should still be DI2.In AUTO, I want analog input 1 to be the speed reference (0-10vdc). DI2 will still be the run reference. I think I can do this by setting PO42 to 3, and a digital input to 2, auto mode, and turning that input on with a contact on my HOA switch.When the DI set to 2 is on, the drive will follow the analog input and when it is off the drive will follow the HIM speed reference. Is this correct? ### Assistant: Yes, it is correct, your needs are described in the following page, taken from the User Manual: Just a clarification: this is for PF400, the PF40 has not this settings available.... :smileysurprised: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: information hi, my name is Luca, I just started using Rockwell.I have a question? With the power flex 40 i can monitor engine load and then adjust the speed. es. A motor that is moving a propeller in a dense material. if the motor go to 30Hz and at some point starts to grow absorption, the motor have difficulty Then increase the frequency and forced the motor a higher speed. My problem is...how do I monitor the uptake? the power flex40 has a parameter or do I put a current sensor. PS.sorry for my english ### Assistant: Hi Luca, and welcome to the forum ! There are parameters that you may use to get informations about the motor current and speed...see the User Manual, chapter 3-3, Display parameters...there is for example the d003 - Output Current ; you may monitor this parameter to see how many amps the motor is absorbing.Now, if you need to retrieve this informations from a PLC, either you may use an Analog Output of your drive, setting it to be proportional to the Output Current (A065), and wiring it to an Analog Input of your PLC, or you may use a communication option module or the embedded RS-485 port to exchange data with the processor. If you will opt for the second option, please post again with the PLC model and the communication option you would like to use, a Forum user will be able to suggest you something that helps. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 70 Jog Speed Reference I want to modify the jog speed over HMI via PLC + Ethernet. The system works fine with start, stop, jog … commands, and change speed over HMI, but can’t change jog speed. I went through the manual and this board can't find the answer about this function. Does any one know how to set up jog speed reference to DPI port 5?Thanks. ### Assistant: If you're not doing so already, you'll be using explicit messaging to accomplish this: 20-COMM-E Manual See Chapter 6 for examples of how to accomplish this for your platform. Your instance number for the Explicit Message write will be 100, the parameter number for the jog speed. \\n


### Human: SMC Soft Start Fault, Phase C Loss F # 37 I have a SMC Soft Start, cat ### Assistant: Did you already read Aid 63282 ? - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 753 Temperature Setting How to set the High temperature alarm on Drive? AS per User manual of this drive, this drive is capable of with stand 50 degree. But in our case, even if the temperature reached to 70 degree ( Parameter no 944) the Drive is not tripping.Suggest the parameter Number which sets the Drive Heat sink temperature. ### Assistant: The 50 degrees limit of the drive is related to the surrounding air temperature where the drive is operating... the Heatsink is usually able to support higher temperatures, thus the drive will fault as Heatsink Overt Temp. when the 100% of allowable drive temperature is reached... I don't have that value for PF753, I may report as reference the PF700 limit is 90 degrees.... anyway it is not a configurable value but fixed in the drive's firmware. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: powerflex 753 Digital input Start command Is it possible to have a pulsed input start the drive and keep it running until a stop input is seen? ### Assistant: Yes, you should use the typical 3-wire control wiring to get the pulsed input works... See the User Manual, page 1-40 for more infos about wiring and parameter to set in order to get the desidered functionality. Just be aware the stop input should be closed to be able to start the drive...opening it will stop the motor using the programmed stop mode. As far as I know, only through a network module you could have both inputs work on rising edge... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Path Programming In the Robot Kinematics topic, there is a mention of an AOI that is a path planner using position Cams that are calculated fromthe path-points and blended to provide a smooth and optimized path for Pick & Place applications. Here is the link to the instructions for the AOI. Path Object Add-on Instructions_V8.0.pdf I was wanting to know where to get this AOI? I have looked in the sample code library, but no luck. Any help in finding this would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: you will have to beg your Rockwell support for it. i dont think it is avalible on any website. \\n


### Human: Sample Code PF40's to SLC 5/05 Does anyone access to a pre-written SLC 5/05 code to control (Send/Receive Messages or controls) multiple PowerFlex 40 drives with 22-COMM-E modules? (Did not see any sample code on the website… found some basic examples in the 22-COMM-E user manual). I Also have one PowerFlex 755 in the mix. Kinda in pickle… our delivery date of the system was recently pushed up and I probably waited a bit too long to get busy on the programming. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. ### Assistant: Try to start from document attached to Aid 52205. It contains some instructions and screenshots for a Micrologix 1100, but could also be used with SLC; just the message settings aren't exactly the same, you may find below an example on how to *convert* the first message indicated in the technote: Anyway you may see other examples of Ethernet/IP messages to a PF in Aid 28652, where you may also find some informations about MSG settings and Multihop. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700H We got fault F37(Heat Sink UndTp) and F10(System Failure).The temperature reading was -130%(minus), although another drive reading was only 30%.Any assistance what to check or how to solve the problem?Thanks. ### Assistant: Hi, and welcome to the Forum ! Here below some details about the faults you got: F37 - HeatsinkUndTpThe ambient temperature is too low. (evidently a wrong alarm... :smileysurprised:) F10 - System FaultA hardware problem exists in the power structure. 1. Cycle the power. 2. Verify the fiber optic connections. 3. Contact Technical Support. 4. If the problem persists, replace the drive. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Control Logix5561 softwares requirement Hi,As a part of my thesis I am using a ControlLogix5561 processor to communicate with powerflex 700 AC drives. The set up will used to do basic operations of speed and torque command and to display the parameters on the HMI. I have downloaded the demo softwares:1) RSLogix50002) RSLinx Lite As it is a thesis project and not a industrial project there is a financial restriction. So I am wondering whether I can use the demo version to program the PLC or I will have to purchase the full version? And if I will have to purchase the full version then can anyone please let me know what all softwares are mandatory. I think:1) RSLogix50002) RSLinx Classic Single Node (I will be having only one workstation)3) RSView32 -- I think so??? Also while going through the tutorials I understood that:Firmware revision=RS logix5000 revision=Project (.acd file) revision How do i take care that Firmware revision=RS logix5000 revision?? Should i take care while ordering?? Thanks in advance... any help will be much appreciated Jai ### Assistant: also the cotrolLogix processor is without the compact flash card. Why is this card required and can i do away without this card?? Jai \\n


### Human: 1336 Force Drive HIM Displays RPM I have installed a 1336 force drive and finally got it working. The problem is that when running the HIM module displays RPM instead of HZ. My company wants to see HZ not RPM. Does anyone know how to get this drive to display HZ? ### Assistant: That is strange, because by default you should see the Status Display, with status description and actual frequency in hz.It seems that you are using a Process Display, where you can configure a custom visualization and scaling on every parameter in the list.If this is the case, it is enough to press the escape button until you reach the Status Display.Reference Manual at this link, chapter 3: http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/1336t-um006_-en-p.pdf Linkified for convenience - JHutch \\n


### Human: need to add pf70 rev 5.1 to aop I have added a pf70 rev 5.1 vfd to my controlnet, but the aop only goes to rev 4.1. How can I upgrade to rev 5.1 without using the web update feature? My pc cannot be connected to the internet. ### Assistant: You may download the latest Drives AOP from the following link: http://www.rockwellautomation.com/support/downloads.html This can be done on another PC you've connected to the internet, then installed on your PC. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Difference between two type of motor Hi, we have many motors of MP Series, MPL-B4540F. But some motor have this serial MPL-B4540F / KK 24AA, some have this serial MPL-B4540F / SK 24AA. What is the difference between this type of motor. Are compatible ?Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! I've attached a .pdf printout of the MPL motors Catalog number descriptions, taken from the Selection Guide, page 36... -KK24AA seems to me an incorrect catalog number, maybe -HK24AA? Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 Stop Asserted A used PFlex 700 Series A has a solid green Power light, with the status light flashing yellow. The Port light is solid green, and the Mod light is flashing green. The HMI shows a Stop Asserted. Parameter ### Assistant: The Stop CF Digital input should be on to leave the drive free to run at the start command... see the following image for an example of connection, pin 27 should be closed with pin 24 in this example... I suggest to review the User Manual for more infos about wiring... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: 1394 Serial Cable Part Number Anyone know the part number for a 1394 Serial Cable?Im told it is a straight through DB-9 Male to Female but I can't find a Rockwell part number. ### Assistant: You are told correct. You just need pins 2,3 & 5 straight through - so you could just make one as well? good luck \\n


### Human: PF70 par 415 Encoder Speed : range +/- 500 Hz too small? Hi, I have a PF70 EC drive with a 20A-ENC-1 encoder feedback module. My motor namplate RPM = 1740. I have a 1024 PPR quadrature encoder. I have a 20-COMM-E adaptor and I want to use this to bring the encoder speed into my ControlLogix processor (through 1756-ENBT Ethernet/IP module). From my understanding, the way to do this is to setup a datalink to read PF70 parameter 415 [Encoder Speed]. What confuses me is that the description of parameter 415 in the PF70 User Manual lists its Min/Max at -/+500 Hz. According to my calculations, at [Mtr Nmplt RPM] = 1740 and [Encoder PPR] = 1024: 1740 [rotations / minute] * 1024 [pulses / rotation] * [1 min / 60 sec] = 29,696 pulses / sec = 29,696 Hz at motor NP RPM. How can parameter 415's range of -/+500 Hz be enough to cover the speed range in my application? Thanks in advance, Paul ### Assistant: Hi Paul, I think you've misread the parameter description: :smileysurprised: 415 - Provides a monitoring point that reflects speed as seen from the feedback device. That doesn't mean the encoder rotation frequency, but the motor rotation frequency, or better, the calculated frequency measured through the encoder on the motor. So, if you have your drive commanded to run the motor at 60 Hz, you will see about 60 Hz coming from the feedback device in Param. 415. Also, 500 Hz is the maximum frequency the PF70EC can supply. I've not tested it, but this is how I understand it works. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Formula for calculating Coarse Update Period for 17-axes, 1755-L7x processor + 1756-M16SE cards What is the formula for calculating Coarse Update Period for 17-axis system using the newest 1755-L7x processor and 1756-M16SE cards? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum! Not an expert on that, just reporting what the User Manual indicates: see the table at pag.35 to understand the starting point for CUP settings... Than, see starting from page 32, about the Cycle Time of the Sercos Module. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Devicenet error code E#78 I have a devicenet network with 3 nodes. Two of my nodes are Allen-Bradley bulletin 160 drives and the other is a Mettler-Toledo IND 560 weighting terminal. The problem is that i always get the error code E ### Assistant: Sometimes it is possible to solve communication timeouts (error 78) increasing the Interscan Delay in the DNB properties (RSNetworx)... let's say 20 / 30 / 50 ms ..and see what happens...:smileytongue: I don't know the IND 560, anyway if possible do not use the Autobaud in this device, just set the correct network speed directly... Also verify the possibility to download a newer firmware in this device, sometimes that solves... Hope this helps… - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: PF40, Lift Application, Free-Fall..... We're using a PF40 for a lift application. There is a carriage driven up and down with a chain and sprocket system, and a counter balance to help with the weight differential. We loaded up the carriage with extra weight (more than what the application would call for), and as we were commanding down, we got into a free fall scenario. I hit an e-stop, and the brake grabbed the shaft and we were safe. So If I command a frequency to this drive, and it can't handle the load, what is going on here? We didn't get a over voltage on the bus, because it would have faulted the drive and the brake would have kicked in.... We're using FWD, REV commands, using the comm port to command frequency. Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: You need a true torque control drive to handle this application. The PF40 is not capable of producing torque at 0 speed so the load goes into freefall before it can take control of the load. You should use a PF700VC drive, it actually has a torque proving application where it controls the brake and will verify the brake is holding before disengaging the drive. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40P Controllogix tags When I added a PF40P to my Controllogix program it created tags to communicate with the drive. Is there a document that explains the tags that were created? The drive data type tags are AB:PowerFlex40P_Drive_8Bytes:I:0 AB:PowerFlex40P_Drive_4Bytes:O:0. Below are some of the tags: MAIN_DRIVE:O.LOGIC_COMMAND (INT)MAIN_DRIVE:O.STOP (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.START (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.CLEARFAULTS (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.ACCEL1_OR_PRESETO (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.ACCEL2_OR_PRESET1 (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.DECEL1_OR_PRESET2 (BOOL)MAIN_DRIVE:O.DECEL2_OR_FINDHOME (BOOL) Many of the tags are self explanatory but the tags that have OR are confusing because how do I know if the tag is ACCEL1 or if it is PRESET0? thanks, tom. ### Assistant: The function for those commands with the OR text, depends by the selection you have dove inside parameter E249 (Velocity OR Position)See User Manual, page 3-61 and App. CSee Aid 41485 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 Why wont my acce/dec changes work? ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! It would be nice to have a more detailed description of your issue... number of the changed parameters, PF40 rating, Motor NP data, description of your tests and results... The more efforts you put in writing posts, the more help you may expect to receive... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: M02AE UPDATE FIRMWARE HeloWhy can not I update firmware for M02AE via RSLOGIX5000, when I try to update card from version 3.1 to any of (5.6 , 12.9 , 17.3 etc. shown in below pic ### Assistant: There are different causes for this error to appear, so you've to go through tests to find a possible solution. I would try the following: 1. disconnect every device from that ethernet module you use to get the chassis, I mean just leave the PC connected to it2. remove the processor from the chassis (if possible), possibly just leave the Ethernet and the M02AE3. delete harmony files from PC (Aid 48241)4. try another Ethernet driver inside RSLinx If still fails, I suggest to call in Technical Support, sending them the .log file from ControlFlash (the file is called ControlFlash.log, and it's in the ControlFlash subdirectory, typically \Program Files\ControlFlash. ), they will be able to help in solving the issue....if you like post the file here in the Forum, somebody could try to look into... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 70 - Wanting to start in manual mode after power failure Having a problem where after a power failure the drive reverts back to auto. Help would be greatly appreciated, cheers! ### Assistant: Unfortunately this is a known behavior: A workaround could be the use of a Digital Input configured to do this selection, but there are some things to be aware of... I suggest to take a look to Aid 38345 (TechConnect Authorization required) and see if it helps... - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Torque Control parameter list in PowerFlex 700 Hi,The parameter list in PowerFlex 700 AC Drives User Manual Series B, Vector Control Firmware 4.001 & Up Series B, Vector ControlFirmware 4.001 & Up Catalog 20b-um002_-en-p doesnt list the torque control parameters like 526, 527, 528 etc shown in the torque control blcok diagram http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex700/PF700_Block_Diag_6-03.pdf I am wondering where can i have the details about these parameters. Thanks and regards Jai ### Assistant: Try to take a look inside the Reference Manual appendix... http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/pflex-rm004_-en-e.pdf - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Torque Control PowerFlex 700 Hi,The parameter list in PowerFlex 700 AC Drives User Manual Series B, Vector Control Firmware 4.001 & Up Series B, Vector ControlFirmware 4.001 & Up Catalog 20b-um002_-en-p doesnt list the torque control parameters like 526, 527, 528 etc shown in the torque control blcok diagram http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/powerflex700/PF700_Block_Diag_6-03.pdf I am wondering where can i have the details about these parameters. Thanks and regards ### Assistant: Duplicated topic, see the one inside the right Forum's Board: http://forums.rockwellautomation.com/t5/forums/forumtopicpage/board-id/Drives/thread-id/2594 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 700 PI control....Help needed Hi I am new to the forums, I hope I'm in the right place to get some help.I have an application using a 110 Kw powerflex 700 inverter (vector) driving a 90kw motor being used as a pump (PD not centrifugal). I have a pressure gauge sending me a 4-20 mA signal which I am using as my speed control method (I am also using a pot on the panel as my 2nd analogue signal for manual control. Currently I am using the pressure gauge from 3 Bar (4mA) to 11 Bar (20mA) and I want to keep the pressure at 11 bar but of course I accelerate at the start and slow down as I get to 11 Bar but once I am at speed at 20 mA the pressure keeps creeping up over 11 Bar and I have no way of slowing the motor down to reduce the pressure. I think (please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) that a better method would be to use the PI control function in the inverter. My problem is I could really do with some help in knowing which parameters I am concerned with for this application. I am hoping (probably naively) that I can set my speeds and a reference to the pressure (in mA) and the inverter will do the rest. I would really like to know how to get this application running and also would like to learn more about this for future applications but I am a bit of a novice so can someone please supply me with a solution in the form of a idiots guide (for an idiot !) Anyone and everyone's help would be really appreciated Dan ### Assistant: Hi Dan,Yes, PI control is what you want to do. You want to use the PI in Exclusive mode. Parameter 124 sets this up. Set bits zero and four. Exclusive mode means that we are doing standard PI and not speed trim. Zero clamp means that if the PI algorithm results in a negative value for the reference, the drive will clamp the reference at zero stopping the motor, not reversing it. Then, parameter 125 enables the PI system to work. Set bit zero. Now you have your choice of where to adjust your setpoint. Most people use the PI Setpoint (which is parameter 127), but you can use one of the other inputs if you wish. I suggest using the PI Setpoint for now. Parameter 126 is set at PI Setpoint by default. Parameter 128 is where you select the feedback input. You'll choose the analog input where your transducer is connected now. I recommend also setting the accel and decel values to about 2 seconds and let the PI control the rate of accel and decel. Those are parameters 140 and 142.Since the PI Setpoint in parameter 127 is set to 50%, the drive will do whatever it needs to do to drive the feedback to 12mA which is 50% of the 4-20mA range. Larger values for the PI Setpoint will cause the drive to ramp the motor faster to null the setpoint / feedback error. Smaller numbers will do the opposite.The PI Prop Gain parameter 130 is set to 1.0 by default. This means that for every 1 percent change in error between the setpoint and feedback, the drive output will change 1 percent. Smaller numbers here make the output of the drive less active, larger numbers make it more active. Try the defaults for params 129 and 130, they usually work well as a starting point. \\n


### Human:  failed to get names from opc server.... when I freshed the flags folders. when I freshed the flags foleders , I get some tips failed to get names from opc server....,but i setup a RSlinx enterprise data server .i do not setup a OPC data server in the application. now i do not get any flags in offline folders or online folders. I have set offline flag file when I set the communication.what do i do? ### Assistant: Windows .dll files may not have been registered. Please reboot your computer after registering the files . Close Machine Edition and re-register the following DLLs. These files are located in System32 which is in your system search path: OLE32.dll Actxprxy.dll Msxml.dll Msxml2.dll Msxml3.dll Msxml4.dll Register the files manually by opening the Start menu and selecting Run. Type in the command regsvr32 followed by a space and one of the file names above. Each registration will produce a success message if so. If you received a warning that the file does not exist, that is okay - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Controlling position on Ultra 3000 I want to be able to control the position of the motor by giving the drive a specific count. Presets positions restrict me to having only 8 position however I would like to be able to move the drive to a specific position. The psoition count will be eventually generated by a PLC I am looking at using a logix 1400. Any suggestions? ### Assistant: The Ultra 3000 drive can be configured in a number of operational modes. This includes the capability to follow the commands of a pulse train output from a micrologix controller. I suggest to review the following technotes: Aid 63335 - How to set up an Ultra 3000 to be a Pulse Follower.Aid 17444 - Quick Start using the Pulse Train Output ( PTO ) instruction for the MicroLogix 1100/1200/1400/1500Aid 27781 - Wiring the Micrologix 1500 to the 2098 Ultra 3000 Digital Servo DriveAid 63378 - What is maximum speed I can get from servo motor when interfacing the Micrologix 1400 to the Ultra 3000? Some of the above are only visible if you have a valid TechConnect contract with RA. See also the MX1400 Reference Manual chapter 6 for PTO. Hope this helps, - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Extracting Motor Parameters from the PowerFlex700 Drive Hi,Correct me if I am wrong. As per my understanding the auto tuning process of the drive generates a machine model (stator resistance, rotor resistance, stator and rotor inductances, leakage inductance, motor inertia etc) within the drive memory. So my questions are: 1) If i keep the motor coupled to the load during auto tuning (rotate tune), is it okay??2) Is it possible by any ways to get the motor parameters that were determined by the drive? I mean is it possible to read the stator resistance, rotor resistance etc. from the drive As always thanks and regards Jai ### Assistant: The autotune process initiated by P61 determines values for IR Voltage Drop, Ixo Voltage Drop, and Flux Current Reference. These are parameters 62, 63, and 64. This autotune is to be done if running the drive in one of the vector modes are selected by P53 after setting the correct values for P40 through P49. The autotune done by P61 can be done 3 ways, Calculate, Static, or Rotate. Rotate tune must be done uncoupled or the tune will not be correct. If you cannot uncouple the load then perform a static tune. The inertia of the system is found by running the autotune in P67. This tune is to be done coupled to the load if this can be done safely. The inertia autotune ramps up very quickly at the torque specified in P66 and monitors the time it takes to get to full speed. As for getting the resistances and inductances of the motor, there is no way to get this information from the drive. \\n


### Human: powerflex 70 start-up After power is applied to my powerflex 70 drive, the him display shows Initializing on top line and connecting to on next line. The drive status indicator is flashing yellow, any hint's as what would cause this. ### Assistant: That means that the HIM cannot establish a comm link with the drive. Try removing and reseating the HIM in the pocket. Try removing and reseating the cover on the drive making sure the upper right-hand corner of the cover is pressed tightly against the frame. If those don't help, and you have another drive like this one, swap the covers and the HIMs as a unit. If the problem follows the covers, the problem is in either the cover or the HIM. Then try swapping just the HIM to isolate the problem. If the problem stays with the drive, the drive needs to be replaced. \\n


### Human: Power flex40 Hi Everybody, How to upgrade the Firmware in PF40 drive, current version (2.04D0R0) Thanks Harpreet ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Unfortunately PowerFlex 4/40/40P/400 drives are not field flashable by enduser.Please contact Rockwell Automation Technical Support Centre for further information Aid 42454 - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Allen Bradley 100-MO9N*3 Auxiliary Contactor to find i want to buy Allen Bradley 100-MO9N*3 Auxiliary Contactor in 220V.do you know where i can find it?thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Try to start from here : http://www.rockwellautomation.com/locations/http://www.rockwellautomation.com/resources/purchase.html - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Powerflex 70 power up screen We have a powerflex 70 that when powered up, comes up in a mode to enter parameters. You then have to hit esc inorder to enter the freq that you want it to go to. We want it to go to the freq right on powerup. Is there a parameter to do that? Thanks George ### Assistant: for display settings follow knowbase doc 21005 http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/21005 \\n


### Human: 2364F RGU Notch filter specification to meet IEEE-519 harmonic standard Hi all,is there anybidy who are familar with this issues?Because many customers need our common bus drive system to meet IEEE-519 harmonic standard,and I refer to manuals which shows that a notch filter will be needed at front of RGU .But I don't know the specification for each RGU.Many thanks to everybody here firstly. ### Assistant: I believe this is old product, I have not heard of a 2364. The current active front end is a 700AFE or a little older, but still available 1336R. The 1336 is for smaller applications and the 700AFE is for higher current. The sizing is done based on current requirements. I have only done this with single motor applications so the sizing is easy, for multi-drive applications the easy way is to get Rockwell drives managers to help out by giving them the motor sizes on the application. These do not require a notch filter on the input. The other option for IEEE-519 is a harmonic filter. TCI has one and MTe has one to meet IEEE-519. These would be typically be smaller applications as well where you will not have a lot of regen. \\n


### Human: How to config the Kinetix 300 for the Buffered Encoder Outputs? How to wiring it with 1769-HSC? Dear all, The I/O Connector (IOD) pin 7 8 9 10 are the Buffered Encoder Output (BA+ BA- BB+ BB-) for Kinetix 300.How to config the Kinetix 300 for the Buffered Encoder Outputs?Is there an Enable Bit to control this output?Does there are some Output Assembly Link parameters should be configed for output? How to wiring this output to 1769-HSC for counter? Is it OK for the wiring plan? ----Kinetix 300-------------------------1769 HSC---------- pin 7 BA+ A0+ pin 8 BA- A0- pin 9 BB+ B0+ pin 10 BB- B0- pin 5 GND DC comm. ----Kinetix 300-------------------------1769 HSC---------- ### Assistant: More Detail information about this issue. Controller: K300Motor:TLY-A110P-rxx2 Absolute encoder, battery backed, multi turn TS5669N124, 33 bits (16bit turns + 17 bit/turn) Motor Feedback Specifications:Tamagawa 17-bit Serial According to ID 106000 - Buffered encoder outputs on Kinetix 300  The buffered encoder outputs are not compatible with Tamagawa high-resolution motor feedback.  How can I get the position output to 1769-HSC module? \\n


### Human: MotionView OnBoard V3.34 What do the tags on top toolbar signify:-1. Save Configuration2. Load Configuration3. Print4. Save Configuration5. Load Configuration6. Restore Defaults7. Upgrade8. STOP/RESET Also, what do the follwoing file formats represent:- 1. .con2. .xml3. .dcf Regards ### Assistant: Hello!Where can I download the software MotionView OnBoard?Best Regards \\n


### Human: Ultra 3000 parameters uploading and downloading? I need to upload parameters from one ultra 3000 servo drive and want to download same parameters to another ultra 3000 servo drive?Need urgent help!!!!!!!!! ### Assistant: Hey Vikas, so long time since you posted last time in the Forum ! Hope all is ok there... :smileywink: Well, to connect to the Ultra drives you need at least the Ultraware software and a serial cable... just you don't mention in your post about the Ultra 3000 model you have (Stand-alone, Devicenet, Sercos) ? About the last one, please refer to UltraWare / RSLogix 5000 online help for a detailed description of uploading / downloading methods. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Encoder Noise Feedback Greetings, I have a customer with a unique Torque Prove application. They have installed the PF700 and encoder, along with the cables. The issue is that the encoder feedback cable and drive power cables run in the same cat track and due to the unique nature of this mobile hoisting system they cannot separate the cables. They have been considering using an Encoder Filter by Cognito Quam www.cognitoquam.gr (I have never heard of this company). Someone else suggested the use of a reflective wave filter on the power cables to help mitigate the noise. My thought was possibly looking at a Sine Wave Filter. Anyone else have any suggestions, or have delt with a similar application? Cheers. ### Assistant: there really is no good solution. you can try shielded motor leads and shielded encoder cable at least... then ferrite core on the encoder cable with probably a bleed winding thu the core to ground... but its still gonna be ugly. \\n


### Human: Torque Mode Simple question I hope. I have a winder application that uses a k6000 servo drive with a MPL-A210V servo motor that will wind tape up into a small spool. I will be running the winder servo motor in the torqe mode to provide tension on the tape as it winds. The tape is being feed by another k6000 servo rollfeed mechanism with a MPL-A320H motor, it will be running the standard postion servo mode so I can measure how much tape is being wound into the winder. As I wind of course, both servos will be running at the same time. My question is, do I still use a MAM instruction with the torque mode winder servo? Of course I cannot use any MAG instructions between both servo motors because the winder will be changing speeds/torque as the roll of tape gets bigger. So this is more of a programming questions as I already have the servos set-up the way i want/need. Any feed back is greatly appreciated Darrrin www.epe-inc.com ### Assistant: you can use SSV instruction to set torqur offset after configuring the servo loop in torque mod \\n


### Human: Motion Database Hello, I use rslogix 5000 V 18.00 but I discovered that now I can't change any motor or drive in the project as the motion database is no longer available. How can I solve this problem? thank you very much ### Assistant: Starting in V18 Rockwell changed how the Motion database is handled. You used to be able to goto Tools-Options, select Motion and point the database to another database. Now you have to use a new tool available here: http://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/116617/kw/motion%20database/r_id/113025 This should only effect you if this is a custom motor.The normal V18 database should be located at C:\Program Files\Rockwell Software\RSLogix 5000\ENU\v18\Bin\Motion.db You could try a couple of things, try the import tool above to see if it can see the database, replace the database using a known good database from another computer, or you may have to reinstall Logix to correct the corrupted database. \\n


### Human: N10:0 File Map to the Power Flex 4M Drive Parameters I'm trying to find the chart that shows how the N10 file with Ethernet Communications maps to the Power Flex 4M drive parameters. Example why is parameter P101 equate to N10:31?What would be the map starts for the other parameter groups, 201, 301, 401? Thanks. ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! What are you trying to do ?PF4M cannot be directly connected to Ethernet/IP, are you using an external comm module ?Which PLC are you using ?Do you need to change / read parameters or to control the drive ? Please post more details, the more effort you put in writing posts, the more help you may expect to receive... :smileywink: - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: powerflex 40 what is the difference between these settings on the dip switch??? Sink/SourceDIP Switch ### Assistant: You may choose if PF40 Inputs can be wired as Sink (SNK) or Source (SRC) via that DIP Switch setting. Leaving it as default (SRC) means you will use the positive wire to connect your inputs, to have them Active HIGH; on the contrary, setting it at SNK will allow you to connect your digital inputs to the negative wire (common) having them Active LOW - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: EDS 2011 Error Message Has anyone had trouble while monitoring an E3? I can monitor the parameters for a few seconds and then it just stops giving me error message EDS 2011. It states a communication error, unable to establish connection with the target device. I can monitor again right after but still only for a few seconds before it quits and gives me the same message. ### Assistant: You might try disabling wireless on the laptop... or something else is trying to com at the same time.. power scheme set to always on... screensaver off... infrared manager off.. \\n


### Human: Motion Instruction Error 11 I have a machine that the MASD instructions in ControlLogix are all erroring with 11 as the error code and an extended error code of 0. The machine has been running for several years, however a Kinetix drive was just replaced. The ControlLogix PLC is version 13 and all the drives have firmware version 1.85 or 1.88. Does anybody know what could possibly cause this? ### Assistant: Error 11 is 'Axis Not Configured' Chances are that you need to look into the property tab of your axis and make the association with the particular hardware. Did you have to change the Kinetix type in the project tree, or was it an exact replacement as is that was just a hardware change? \\n


### Human: PF40P From DC Supply Hi Folks, Just wondering if anyone has had any experience in running a PF40P drive from a DC Supply? The drive we are looking at is probably the 22D-B017H204 (240V, 3-phase, 3.7kW). However, the user manual is a bit vague as to the Do's & Don'ts of using a DC supply, and whether it can only be done with a C-frame unit. Any thoughts or experiences would be much appreciated! Thanks, Simon. ### Assistant: I was unaware the 40P could handle common bus until this post. Other 4 class drives do not have the DC+ connection in the drive so you would not be able to supply DC. I have done DC supply to 700VC drives and there really isn't anything too special. The only trick is turning on the DC supply to the drive, this must be done gradually to allow the capacitors in the drive to ramp up to voltage. This is done automatically in the Rockwell DC bus supplies. Also, if you have a contactor breaking the DC to the drive you need the Digital Input assigned to Precharge Enable like it says in the book. This will force the drive into precharge when the drive is powered back up. If you just closed the contactors the DC supply sees the capacitors in the drive as a direct short, the precharge circuit adds a resistor into the circuit to limit the inrush current. What is the source of DC at what voltage? Why are you using a DC supply? \\n


### Human: 575 Input 575 Volt 60Hz input to <10HP V-Drive [not yet purchased]. Can I use a 480V motor & if so is there a parameter setting or just connect it & forget it? ### Assistant: Hi there, Any VFD will accept the nameplate listed line voltage and output any voltage from 0 to Line rated Voltage. So, yes your VFD will output 480V. You would have to tell the drive, via the nameplate data, that it is a 480V load that it is operating. Have yourself a great day. Cheers \\n


### Human: Kinetix6k how to read the motor data coming from the servo Hi allhow is it possible to read the motor data sent by the RS485 chip in the servo back to the Kinetix 6k?I would like to check if the motor sends the correct data which I can find on the plate.I was trying to use the Drive Executive but apparently it's made only for PowerFlex.With the Drive Explorer it didn't work also. Any suggestions? Best regardsUli ### Assistant: There is no published way to access the RS485 communications between the drive and motor. The drive checks to see that the attached motor catalog number is the same as the motor under the Drive/Motor tab of the Axis Properties. If these do not match then the SERCOs network will not boot up. You can connect to the drives using either DriveExecutive or DriveExplorer, but not through the SERCOs card. It requires either a 1203-USB or 1203-SSS to connect to the round mini-din connector on top of the IAM next to the SERCOs connectors. All this will allow you to do is see the drive parameters. \\n


### Human: armorstart Hi, i am using armorstart for the first time and when i come to add a 284D drive into the devicenet program i get an error. saying The applet used to configure the device did not initialize properly.i have downloaded the latest EDS from the web.has anyone any ideas? thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to the Forum ! Be patient, but more infos are needed to try to help.... :smileywink: RSNetworx versionRSLinx versionArmorstart catalog numberEDS file version downloadedOS of your PC Best if you can also add a screenshot of the error you got. - fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Error in setting up 22-XCOMM-DC-Base, Multiple VFDs, Module Mismatch We are trying to setup multiple VFDs using a 22-XCOMM-DC-Base We have used this configuration before, but we have never encountered this error. Module Mismatch and when we try to connect to the drive through the module configuration tabs it says the path is wrong. -We are all updated tothe lateest versions on RSLinx, RS Logix 5000.- We have checked the configuration of the drives themselves- We have updated the frimware on the XCOMM and the PLC to the latest version-The ip address is correct and communicates correctly with RSLinx and RS Logix-The dip switches are set correctly for 2 drives Please see the attached file for screenshots that cycle trhough the module configuration tabs. Nothing in our configuration has changed fro the way we normally do things. We would appreciate some insight into this.' Thanks ### Assistant: What are the Lights on the X-Comm doing? Is the 22-Comm-E card setup for 2 drives with the correct node addresses? Are the switches set correctly?In order for this communication to work both drives must be on and communicating with the X-Comm. \\n


### Human: SMC-3 phase current issue Summary: Issue in a solid state starter showing no current flow in one of the phases Well at first, i have a motor that at the start it is consuming around 120 and 140 amps and at stable operation it just consumes 17 amps with load, i called the motor manufacturer and he told me it is completely normal this behavior. So as a solution to reduce the high amperage i got a solid state starter SMC-3, it did work really well but no more than 3 times of being used it showed me a phase loss or open load fault, and checking the continuity on each phase i could find that in one of the phases it wasnt current flow, i thought that the starter was damaged but as soon i replace it the new starter showed the same behavior, can any body help me on this issue??? ### Assistant: Here you may find some infos: Aid 59588 - What might cause a phase loss/open load fault on an SMC-3 soft start? - fuzzy logic Please remember to Rate the Comments( ) to enhance the reputation of the User who provided help,or close your Topic using the ( ) button over the answer that solved it. Thanks... \\n


### Human: Fault E12 Summary: Kinetix e12 fault with Safe Off What is an E12 fault. It does not show up in the Kinetix fault list? ### Assistant:  \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 700 and Cat 4 Safety Summary: Looking for a diagram of a Cat 4 Safety circuit with PF700Greetings all, Has anyone come across a situation requiring a category level 4 safety rating involving a PowerFlex 700? I have looked through the publication DRIVES-AP003_-EN-P, but the only cat 4 solution involves the Safe Torque Off chip, and we all know that this chip is not available in the PF700. Any and all input is well appreciated. Cheers. ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: PowerFlex700 Drive gives 'Ground Fault 13' with Heavy Load Motor only. The PowerFlex700 AC Drive is working when used with a 4Kw motor. However when connected to a 160Kw Motor, upon sending the start command from Panel View, it gives an error 'Ground Fault 13'. I have entred the related Parameters for the 160Kw motor in the Drive. Also the Drive communication with the Panel View works fine. When the motor leads are connected to the Drive, this error appears when a start command is send from the Panel View. Also note, that the Megger Test on motor leads was OK. The Drive (PowerFlex700) was previously being used with this Motor, however due to some reason it was damaged, and now has been repaired. But now its giving error 'Ground Fault 13' Kindly suggest what needs to be done in such a case. ### Assistant: Which drive is it specifically, a 700VC or a 700H? Was it sent in for repair or was an immediate exchange done? \\n