### Human: PowerFlex DC 20P FaultCode 94 Hi, We have a Problem with a PowerFlex 20P Drive in a Crane. Sometimes we get the Faultcode 94 (TorqPrv Spd Band) . As far as we understand the Fault it has something to do with Torque Proving. But we don't know what to do. The strange thing is: -The Fault only happens sporadically , so the wiring should be okay -The Fault always happens when starting and before the brake opens. So there is no Load at this point. -The Fault only happens, when the Crane is in the lowest position and is unloaded. -When starting from a middle or the top Position (with or without load) the Fault never happens. -Fault 94 is non resettable so we need to Power cycle the drive to reset. After a Power cycle the fault never occurs a second time. So some values seem to be reset to default. Has anyone an idea what is wrong or what to do to fix this problem? The Drives logical circuit has been replaced and the problem stayed. When trying to fix the problem we once tried to set the Parameter 1100 Torq Prove Cfg to 0 and back to 1 to reset some saved Values in the drive but then we always get fault 94. ### Assistant: Well, you probably already looked at this, but here is the excerpt from the manual: This gives several parameters to look through. Regards, RM \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 4M/4/40 Series Future Last year at Automation Fair I was told the PowerFlex 4M/4/40 series drives will continue to be active for a while and there are no plans to replace them. I now heard from one of our vendors that they will be going end of life in about a year but the Rockwell site still lists the lifecycle status as active. What is the official future for the 4M/4/40 drives? ### Assistant: Hi Kyle, Thank you for the interest on PowerFlex drives, there are 2 parts to your question. PF4M remains active product in our portfolio. PF4/40 IP20 drives are active mature while the PF4/40 Plate/Flange/NEMA 4X drives remain active. We are currently reviewing PF4/40 IP20 drives lifecycle status and will advise accordingly at a later date. In the meantime, we strongly encourage customers to modernize PF4/40 IP20 drives to PF520-Series to enjoy its rich features and premier integration to Logix environment. Best Rgds Andrew Tan \\n


### Human: Motion Axis Move ERR 13 EXX 3 Hello all, The issue i'm having is that the Motion Axis Move command I'm sending Randomly gives an ERR 13 EXX 3 Error. This error says to me that the position parameter is outside of some limit or bound set in the drive. The axis is a rotary axis (0 - 360 degrees). The commands are limited to 0 - 179 degrees, and if the command > 179 then write 360 instead. I have a Powerflex 755 CIP Motion Drive working on site. I'm using Logix Designer Version 32 for my programming. Could anyone explain why I would see a position error for a rotary axis which is commanded between 0-360 degrees? Cheers, SP. ### Assistant:  \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 525 Drive My customer has an issue with a PowerFlex 525 drive. It is showing a F803 Fault. I can not find anything in the books about a F803 Fault. Anyone experience this fault? ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Scott! Are you sure about the fault code? I can't find it either. I strongly suggest to contact Technical Support if the fault code is the one you mentioned and cannot be reset. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: Adjust IP in 22-comm-e with power flex 400P Hi We have power flex 400p , I have installed 22-comm-e Adapter.also we have keypad that only support china language. we I connect my laptop to 22-comm-e with Ethernet cable and start DHPC/BOOT software , this software don't recognize 22-comm-e. I have set IP of my laptop to IP: 192.168.1.20 AND 255.255.255.0 Do I need to adjust parameter in drive to enable 22-comm-e ? what should I do? also I have downloaded manual of 22-comm-e. ### Assistant: Hello, Parameter number 2[BOOTP] of the 22-COMM-E Ethernet adapter should be set to 1 = Enabled to allow DHPC/BOOT software to detect the hardware, whose IP address needs to be configured. To access parameters in the 22-COMM-E adapter, an external HIM, or CCW software + 1203-USB serial communications lead will be required. (Is not possible to access parameters from the 22-COMM-E adapter via the basic onboard keypad of the PowerFlex 400P drive). If there is no remote keypad available, nor CCW software + 1203-USB comms lead, and the firmware of the 22-COMM-E is 1.009 or higher, then it should be possible to reset the 22-COMM-E to its default parameters by cycling dip switch 1 four times within 2 seconds (up-down-up-down) while the drive is powered and then the 22-COMM-E module will be reset to defaults. That way, P2{BOOTP] will be set to 1=Enabled and should allow BOOTP software to detect the MAC address of the 22-COMM-E and change the IP address. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6500 display error SAFE FLT 17 SMS SPEED Hello everyone, currently, i have big problem with Kinetix 6500, my device control 1 axis. The issue display on small LED is SMS 17. The description for this error is actual speed exceed setpoint speed. However when I access to Properties inside this Axis, i can not find any limit or condition on speed. Please help me to find location for limit of speed inside axis program. thanks ### Assistant: Hello nguyen Could you provide some more details . I mean what is the Kinetix reference that you are using and motor connected to it. it is clear that you are facing a Safe Maximum Speed motion fault. So in your application code you are asking the axis to run faster than the safe speed limit configured. So you will have 2 options : 1) understand what is that limit and run slower or 2) change the safe limite speed (dut that will impact the Machine Safety validation... so i would not recommend this 2nd point without more investigation and safety assessment plan ) So to check the value of the safe limited speed that have been set you have to connect to the drive webpage look at this manual : 2094-RM001C-EN-P Kinetix 6200 and Kinetix 6500 Safe Speed Monitoring Safety Reference Manual (rockwellautomation.com) once you found the limit you can trend your axis speed in logix and understand what is the issue . Best regards \\n


### Human: Literature for new Armor PowerFlex? Are manuals for this new line of drives soon to be released? Thanks! ### Assistant: Because this is an unreleased product, some of the standard documentation is probably still in progress. You should keep checking over the next coming weeks. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to use the LIKE button and highlight the decisive answer : REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: Meaning of Displayed current value on VFD Hi, I'm using PowerFlex40 VFD to drive a 3 phase induction motor. I have a basic doubt. In VFD display parameter d003 output current is shown. Now My question is which is this current. I can connect motor in STAR or DELTA configuration and current will be different in both the cases (I mean Phase and Line current values). Also there are three windings U,V and W in motor. So is it the case that VFD is delivering same current to all 3 Motor windings (just 120 degree apart ) and it is that current ? Also is this the RMS or PEAK or AVERAGE current ? ### Assistant: Hello, d003[Output Current] is the total output current present at terminals T1, T2 and T3 of the drive, as measured and calculated by the internal drive circuitry. The total output current can be defined as: where Torque Current is the amount of current in phase with the fundamental voltage component and Flux Current is the amount of current that is out of phase with the fundamental voltage component. Torque Current and Flux current are not available from the PowerFlex 40 drive (there are other drives from the Rockwell portfolio that provide feedback on Torque Current and Flux Current via read only parameters). It is expected the value of parameter d003 [Output Current] to be different depending on the internal arrangement of the motor windings (STAR or DELTA). Those values should be in accordance with the relevant formulae for voltage and current in typical Start and Delta motor connections. Please note that the drive will not be aware of how the motor windings are internally connected. The drive will be able to provide an output voltage up to the same level as the supply voltage (the drive will not be able to provide more voltage out than the voltage coming in). It is important to check the specifications of the motor to make sure that the motor windings in the desired connection (STAR or DELTA) are rated and capable of withstanding the output voltage provided by the drive. The inverter section of a variable speed drive does not produce sinusoidal voltage waveform, but rather a series of voltage pulses created from the DC bus, also known as PWM (Pulse Width Modulation). More information on this can be checked via this document Induction Motor Winding Voltage and Inverter Drive Output Voltage Relationship Those voltage pulses will be applied to the motor windings and there will be a flow of current from the drive output terminals T1, T2 and T3 through the inductance of the motor windings. The value of parameter d003 [Output Current] is provided in Amps with two decimal places. This value is filtered by the internal electronics of the drive and is an averaged value of the real time PWM current waveform. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 y kinetix 6200 en el mismo riel EDIT: I've provided below the translation to the posted text in the quote. Please use the English language when posting so that it can be easily read by everyone. Thanks! - Mark Churchill Estimados es posible trabajar kinetix 6000 y kinetix 6200 sobre el mismo riel ?, hay algun problema con la comunicacion SERCOS?, ya que los kinetix 6000 tiene dipswitch para regular la velocidad SERCOS, y en el el caso de los kinetix 6200? Dear friends, is it possible to work Kinetix 6000 and Kinetix 6200 on the same rail? Is there a problem with the SERCOS communication? Since the Kinetix 6000 has a dipswitch to regulate the SERCOS speed, and in the case of the Kinetix 6200? Saludos ### Assistant: Hi Jos, Welcome to Engage! The 2094-BCxx-Mxx-M and 2094-BMxx-M (Kinetix 6200) power modules contain the same power structure as the 2094-BCxx-Mxx-S and 2094-BMxx-S (Kinetix 6000) drive modules. 2094-BMxx-M AM power modules with SERCOS interface are supported on power rails with a 2094-BCxx-Mxx-S IAM drive module. Conversely, 2094-BMxx-S AM drive modules are supported on power rails with a 2094-BCxx-Mxx-M IAM power module with SERCOS interface. The 2094-BSP2 shunt module, 2094-PRF slot-filler module, and 2094-PRSx power rails are supported by both drive families. Hope this helps. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 and 5700 Hi, Just want to know if anyone did this before. Can I mount mix Kinetix drives like 6000 and 5700 in same power rail? they'll share the 1756-M16SE Sercos Servo module together. ### Assistant: You cannot mix both drives on the same power rail, they use two entirely different bus structures. Furthermore the K5700 is CIP based not Sercos based. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 migration EDIT: I've provided below the translation to the posted text in the quote. Please use the English language when posting so that it can be easily read by everyone. Thanks! -FL Hola buenas tardes, La familia Kinetix 6000 esta proximo a descontinuar, y en mi caso tengo muchas lineas con esta tecnologia, hay una forma de migrar a medida que se vayan deteriorando una a una? Hello good afternoon, The Kinetix 6000 family is about to discontinue, and in my case I have many lines with this technology, there is a way to migrate as they deteriorate one by one? ### Assistant: EDIT: resetted used fonts to correct size, linkified manual for convenience -FL Kinetix 5700 Servo Drives are the Rockwell Automation recommended replacement for Kinetix 6000 Servo Drives. For further information, refer: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/2198-rm002_-en-p.pdf \\n


### Human: Powerflex 525 I have a customer that wants to us a non-AB PLC and control the drive on Ethernet using with the drive set up as the server and the PLC as the client. To control the speed which parameter do I write the speed to? Thanks ### Assistant: Hi Mike, you are very welcome. Please refer following document, possible it will help you. That document provide an example of PowerFlex 525 communication with non-Rockwell controller: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1070585/loc/en_US Thanks and Regards \\n


### Human: FactoryTalk Products in the Cloud Curious if anyone in this community is getting questions on this subject (like I have). ### Assistant: You should talk with Oliver Haya. \\n


### Human: Missing suggested tags # Hello In the Drives, Motions Control and Low Voltage Products community missing some ### Assistant: Thanks, Vincent. Tags are now updated: \\n


### Human: Kinetix5300 demo mode Hello everyone, Is the demo mode feature that we use in Kinetix5700 (operating with monophase 220V on Rockwell Demo Box/Unit) also available for Kinetix 5300? Can demo mode be activated for products with catalog number 2198-c2***? ### Assistant: Hi, I've not a reply for you, but I suggest to review the following technote: QA45552 It is related to Kinetix 5700, but the concept is the same. Basically, the purpose of Demo Mode is to allow demonstration of products in non industrial environments. It is not intended for use in real motion applications. Therefore Rockwell Technical Support will not provide information to the customers and end users, on how to access Demo Mode. Please contact your Rockwell distributor that provided the Demo Unit to you. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: kinetix6000m ServoDrive alarm history I want to see the kinetix6000m ServoDrive alarm history. How can I do that. ### Assistant: EDIT: relinked the User Manual (it was instead pointing the Kinetix 6000M website page) -FL Hello Cong Liu the User Manual Kinetix 6000M Integrated Drive-motor Systems provide a lot of information's about trouble shooting. you can access fault log via a web-browser, for that Connect your laptop to the IPIM ethernet port. you should know your module IP address Look at the chapter 7 of the user manual you will found some details. regards \\n


### Human: Connected Components v20.01.00 crashing I created a project to collect the parameter files on our PF525 & PF753 drives. Having an issue with CCW v20.01.00 crashing about half of the time when I add a new device. It deletes the recently added device, appears to close CCW, then re-opens. I'm using the select existing device then browsing to the drive's IP, anyone else experienced this? ### Assistant: Hi Perry, Have you tried after installing the last CCW Database for PowerFlex drives? It is available in the download page: PowerFlex 753 downloads Please, press in download (grey arrow) and select the item: 'All CCW and Logix Database Files - Updated 08/09/2022' (131MB). It might solve the issue, because the drive can be a newer database that they are installed in your computer. Please, let me know if it works. \\n


### Human: Connecting a PowerFlex 525 Drive to a PanelView Plus Terminal via Embedded Ethernet/IP Quick Start Hi If you look at knowledgebase article QA52360 it discusses being able to connect and control a Powerflex 525 from a Panelview Plus without using a PLC It gives an example Factory Talk Studio .apa backup program with a screen I would like to use and have downloaded . But the article doesn't really cover the setup of the Drive or the Panelview to make this work . I am currently setting up a MicroLogix 1400 to control some PowerFlex 525 drives via Ethernet. However if I could get this Panelview to Powerflex direct connection working it would make things a lot easier since I plan to use EthernetIP only to gather drive status info and adjust command speed and I wouldn't have to rely on MSG commands from the Micrologic 1400 to get this info.. Has anyone done this before? The knowledgebase article QA52360 describes using N41 and N42 elements built into the Powerflex Embedded Ethernet card. If you look in the Powerflex 525 Embedded EtherNet/IP Adapter manual (Publication 520COM-UM001 ) In the C appendix if shows these N words but has no instructions how to access them from a Panelview Plus.. The example Factorytalk Studio backup they give you shows these N41 memory areas being accessed from object on their example screen, But it does not show how you would setup the Panelview communications setup to directly access a drive without a plc... This is what I need to find out .. I've tried setting up the communications to point to the test drive IP I have but it says that cannot be used so what am I missing ? Any help would be appreciated. ### Assistant: Never done this or heard of doing this but I would try going to communications setup and add a powerflex 525, give it that IP. \\n


### Human: KINETIX 5700 - Loading Bar at Startup Blocked and Froze Hi I have a bad phenomenon on Kinetix 5700 2198-D012-ERS3 Serie A When I put a power supply, the drive begins to start with his startup loading bar (firmware loading) but after several seconds the loading bar freezes and the drive never start in the correct condition! Do you know how I can restore my drive? Do you know a procedure for restoring back to factory default (for example the procedure with the digital kinetix screen with ambulance view)? Thanks in advance for your contributions ### Assistant: Hi Romuald, you are very welcome. To resolve the reported issue, Flash the Kinetix 5700 drive on latest firmware. For procedure, please refer Appendix B of Kinetix 5700 user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2198-um002_-en-p.pdf hope this help. \\n


### Human: Reminder to all Rockwell Staff on the Engage Community Hi there. Thank you all for joining the Engage customer-facing community! This is a friendly reminder/notice to make sure that if you have questions or want to discuss product-related subjects with fellow Rockwell Automation staff members, you should follow these rules: If there is already an internal communication mechanism (IT ticket, Yammer, Epoch, etc,) where you can have a conversation with fellow staff members, please use those established mechanisms. Engage is not a substitute for those areas... Engage is primarily a customer-focused hub where customers can ask product-related questions. Also, this RA Staff area on Engage likely has a smaller internal audience than the already established internal areas. If you want to reach out to staff members who are also members of Engage, this Rockwell Automation Staff forum is the right place. Questions asked in this RA Staff forum should be focused on questions that help other staff members in answering actual or anticipated questions on Engage. Please do not ever post a question to the larger Engage community that is intended for staff members. We do not want customers to see questions that are intended for RA staff. I hope this clears up any questions you may have around the larger Engage customer-facing community and the internal RA Staff forum. If you have further questions, please take a look at the Engage Welcome post and the FAQs. You can also email me directly at emforan@rockwellautomation.com or email community@ra.rockwell.com. Also, I hope your experience in seeing how customers are using RA products is helpful and educational. If you are interested in interacting with members on Engage, please reach out to me, and I will help you with some tips and tricks (and some rules) about how to best participate. Thank you! Eileen ### Assistant: nan \\n


### Human: PF755 Net Idle Fault (13035) Hello everyone, I'm working with a system that has several PowerFlex 755 on ethernet, FW14.004. Everything works how it's supposed to work, except that from times to times (and yes, it's completely random, it could be days, or even a week), a lot of them trigger the fault code 13035 (Net Idle Fault). That brings the drivers to stop, but apparently the communication returns to normal right after, because it's possible to reset the fault remotely, through the PLC network. Checking the Faults Queue on CCW for one of the driver, I can see that fault on the Port 0, but also, on the Port 13 (Ethernet/IP port), there are 3 events that happen at the exact same time as the Fault occurs. They are, in this order: Net IO Close (code 34), Net IO Idle (code 35) and Net IO Open (code 36). These 3 events happen within 3 seconds (which I assume that's the reason the drivers loses communication and reestablishes it right after). My question is: what could be causing these events/fault? Since it's very random and happens with several (but not necessarily all of them) drivers at the same time, I can only think of something wrong with the hardware or some sort of external interference. I'm attaching some screenshots for reference. Thank you ### Assistant: Ever have a cellphone conversation where it cuts in/out so you hang up and make a new connection? I'm guessing that what's happening here. The subnet could be flooded from broadcast... could be ARP, spanning-tree, or other loop prevention protocols. Make sure you don't have a loop. I'd tap the network and monitor it with Wireshark. Also, look for duplex mismatch. If you have an unmanaged switch, then all connected devices must be auto-duplex... Do not force 100MB FD on a device connected to an unmanaged switch. Both ends of each patch cord must match (baud rate and duplex). Since the unmanaged switch is auto-baud and auto-duplex, all the attached device must match this. If you have a managed switch, you can choose auto or force the duplex on the switch port, but the other end of the patch cable must match the switch port.. Just be consistent on both ends of each patch cable. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5100 Hi All, Does anyone know if it is possible to read the digital input status of a Kinetix 5100 servo drive? Regards, Ian ### Assistant: It looks like you can MSG the drive to get information https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/2198-um004_-en-p.pdf tells you how to setup the MSG's https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rd/2198-rd002_-en-p.xlsx is a list of all of the Drive Parameters available but I did not see a parameter for the status of the digital input. Jesse \\n


### Human: Does an encoder improve starting torque on a PF 7000 VSD We have a PF7000 driving a 3.3kV conveyor motor. The encoder has failed and we are running fine in sensorless mode at light loads. Will the encoder enhance the starting of heavier loads? We don't care about fine speed control but do need the conveyor to be able to ramp up with heavy loads. This hasn't been tested yet without the encoder but if required I'd get the encoder replaced before stalling under heavy loads. Regards Vince ### Assistant: Hi Vince, Encoder improves the motor performance. Using encoder feedback, motor increases motor torque for greater dynamic performance. Encoder also helps to eliminate the motor stall condition. hope this help. \\n


### Human: Nameplate Details to Overspeed a Motor with PF525 Hi All, I'm based in the UK and usually when I set up a Powerflex Drive I enter the Motor Nameplate Details from the motor that match our supply here on site. The motor has multiple details depending on the supply. However, we have a pump we require a little more flow from so it has been suggested to run the pump at 60Hz. I have the pump running at 60Hz but should I be updating the motor nameplate details to match a 60Hz supply as the motor has voltages etc for a 60Hz supply and 50Hz supply. Thanks! Ally ### Assistant: Hi Alistair, It is my understanding that your supply voltage and frequency to the drive never change (400V/50Hz I believe). But, you want to send a speed command of 60Hz to the motor without changing the motor details you initially entered, this is possible. However, please bear in mind that your output torque will be reduced. If this satisfies your application, then there should be no issue. I suggest that you read the following technotes and come back to us, if your application requires a close attention. Motor Frequency and Voltage Concerns (custhelp.com) AC Drives: Motor operation above Base Speed (custhelp.com) AC Drives Ability to Over Speeding a Motor (custhelp.com) \\n


### Human: Rare Earth Metals in VSD construction As a point of discussion, was trying to investigate whether there was any reliance on rare earth metals for the construction of VSDs, more precisely in MV VSDs. Could one maybe look at the power cells as a starting point? ### Assistant: Hello Npendulo Could explain a litle more what you are looking for and why ? that will certainly help the community to try to answer you. regards \\n


### Human: Migrating from Kinetix 300 to 5100 I was told that the 300 was no longer available and that the 5100 was the direct replacement. Is there any programming that would need to be done when I do the swap? I apologize if it's a silly question but I have never upgraded these before and I appreciate any advice/help anyone can give me. ### Assistant: Hello Jeff You have a very valid question ! not silly at all. So you are right the Kinetix 300 have a lifecycle status set to End Of Life. So it's a good idea to consider future replacement. For that Rockwell Automation have prepared a document to facilitate the migration process this is the link to this document : Kinetix 300 to Kinetix 5100 Servo Drive Migration Guide (rockwellautomation.com) So I strongly recommend you to review this document and see if you feel capable of doing this. If not, Rockwell Automation can always assist in those migration process, for that you should engage our local organization or a distributor. Let us know if you need more details Best regards \\n


### Human: 755 AC Drive Harmonic spectrum Hi everyone! Does anyone have the harmonic spectrum of the 755 AC Drive Harmonic? ### Assistant: If someone is asking about harmonics, they are probably looking at compliance. The harmonics can depend upon the design of the VFD, the VFD configuration parameters, the connected load, and etc. However, there are some general observations that do apply... see links. A more specific answer will require application specific details. Drives-BR012 Drives-SP004 NHPTNL64 NHPTNL65 network_harmonics_vfd_harmonic_spectrum \\n


### Human: PF525 - PM Motor - F013 Ground Fault Hi, We have a PF525 - PM Motor with Encoder running closed loop, and after changing Acc/Decel we faulted with a F013 Ground Fault. Now any motion will fault with F013. I've tried changing to open-loop with no feedback, same thing. I've disconnected the motor from PF525 and same fault. Any ideas? Thanks, Thomas ### Assistant: Have you tried tuning? See technote QA17876 Regards, RM \\n


### Human: Synchronize Date and Time on the Kinetix 6500 Web Hello friends and thank you very much for your attention. When I go to see the fault history of a servo drive on the web, the dates and times do not coincide with the real thing, how can I synchronize the date and time? thanks very much ### Assistant: Check the clock on the Logix 5000 controller... Typically your Logix5000 controller is going to be the GM Clock for CIP Motion. The Logix5000 has precision for motion control, however, the clock will drift, so consider some method of keeping it sync'd to a more accurate source. https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/wp/enet-wp030_-en-e.pdf \\n


### Human: Fault NODE FLT 06…LOST CTRL CONN in Kinetix 6500 Good Morning, This problem happened to me twice, the first time I just thought it was a coincidence, but now it's the second time I confirmed that this error occurs every time I'm connected to the PLC with my laptop, I'm working and at any moment 1 or 2 servo drives fail and this originally caused the production line to stop, with that I began to suspect and stayed connected, the machine started up again and after several minutes the same thing happened again, so I had to disconnect. It should be noted that with that same laptop I connect to other machines and I don't have those problems. The machine has a Rack with 2 1757-L72 V19 processors and both manage 120 Kinetix 6500 servo drives. And failures can happen in any servo drive, both PLC 1 or PLC 2. Thank you very much for your support. ### Assistant: QA20825 Kinetix CIP Motion Drive: NODE FLT 06 LOST CTRL CONN Faults \\n


### Human: POWERFLEX 40 ETHERNET/IP Edit: EF-translated into English. I can not assign an IP with the bootp / DHCP program to my powerflex 40, in the program nor does the MAC of the powerflex appear although it is connected with ethernet, I have the code of its MAC but in the application it does not appear, then I can not assign the IP to write parameters from the PC My suspicion is that it does not recognize the powerflex, should I try an RJ45 to USB adapter? ### Assistant: The 22-COMM-E EtherNet/IP adapter must be installed and Parameter 02 must be set to enable BootP. Once your BootP server pushes the IP Address to the 22-COMM-E, you typically disable BootP (Parameter 2). You can manually configure the IP address via Parameters 3-14 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/22comm-um004_-en-p.pdf \\n


### Human: Powerflex Drives Specifications When reading the Specifications for a Powerflex 750 Series Drive it states that in Flux Vector Torque Control Mode the specification is +/- 2% 2500 rads/s bandwidth with an encoder and +/- 5% 600 rads/s bandwidth without an encoder I understand the percent is percent of total base torque. So if using a 60 n-m motor the 2% is 1.2 n-m or 5% is 3.0 n-m. I just don't understand what radians per second bandwidth has to modify the situation. ### Assistant: Hello, think of bandwidth in this context as how quick the internal Torque Loop inside the drive can work. The higher the bandwidth, the faster the torque loop can react to torque variations. The faster the torque loop is, the more accurate the torque regulation will be as well. The speed and torque closed loops inside the drive are implemented via the firmware. Typically the input of the torque loop comes from the output of the speed loop and the regulation of the torque signal occurs much faster than the speed signal. This is normal. Bandwidth can also be measured in Hz. 1 Hz = 6.28 rad/s. Think of the bandwidth in terms of frequency domain rather than time domain. So for example if signal to control (in this case Torque over time) is likely to change very quickly in the time domain, then the higher the bandwidth of the system the better chances the control loop of the system will have to control more accurately the output torque within tighter tolerances. Jose Garcia \\n


### Human: 2-Step infinitely variable I will be implementing a PF755 for a hoisting application. How do I configure the drive for 2-step infinitely variable speed (traditional pendant control)? ### Assistant: I've not done this but I'll take a stab at it.. You need four inputs and then assign the following functions. P167 DI Jog 1 Up, uses P556 [Jog Speed 1] P168 DI Jog 1 Dn, uses P556 [Jog Speed 1] P170 DI Jog 2 Up, uses P557 [Jog Speed 2] P172 DI Jog 2 Dn, uses P557 [Jog Speed 2] see p72 https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf \\n


### Human: (S45 Fault) Feedback DataLoss Factory Limit Over Fault Hello All, I've seen S45 fault for 9 months this year. Our system configuration is VPL (VPL-B0631T-CK12AA) with Kinetix5700. Actually, we are running that axis without S45 fault for 1.3 year. But we saw higher frequency occuring trend after 1st fault. (2nd fault 60days, 3rd fault 30days, 4th fault 10 days...) We did actions to solve S45 fault. Cheked grounding, cable/connector status, torque and so on. But there's no specific clue. In the end, we've not seen S45 fault after motor/cable replacement. But I don't know hardware was a root cause of this fault. Because we didn't see any fault during 24/7 offline test using disassembled drive/motor and cable. Do you guys have similar experience? And do you knot the correct meaning and definition of feedback data loss factory limit over? Also, how is the relation ship between factoru limit and user limit? We've trouble situation because S45 fault can't be setup as status-only or alarm. It always connect to line stop whe the fault is occured. Plese help me solve this problem. ### Assistant: Hello Hans I understand your concerns and I will give you some information and direction for your investigation. The Servo fault S45 Motor Feedback Data Loss occurs because the number of consecutive missed or corrupted serial data packets from the feedback device has exceeded a factory set limit. Basically, communication was not established with an intelligent encoder, either due to misconfiguration, or some sort of hardware problem. the S45 fault can have multiple causes. the fact that you are not able to reproduce the error in offline test can be explained. Because the test is not executer in the same machine environment, with same cable length, with same FW, with same noise environment, cable damaged, banding radius, EMC skin effect ...Etc The RSSI : on the inverter display you can access to different menu. In Diagnostic and them encoder Diagnostic you will found multiple information (they can vary depending of the FW... with new FW you have more information's) . to read the diagnostics your drive and motor must be part of an application. The RSSI indicate the quality of the signal (look at the manual Multi-Axis Control Servo Drives Technical Documentation | Rockwell Automation).This RSSI is a very good indicator of the signal quality. You can also access the diagnostics via the drive web interface with an ethernet browser (make sure that the WEB is enable in the drive display interface)... this more convenient and you can take screenshot. with the webpage you can also access to the extended fault (FaultSubCode) Rockwell Knowledge base : check the different article related to S45 fault . (some example bellow) https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1125944 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/585056 you can't modify the limits or Change the status of this error to my knowledge So check the encoder diagnostics with the system in place , and check the different recommendations in the links provided above. regards \\n


### Human: Kinetix load balancing I have an application with a dual kinetix 5700 drive and two linear actuators rotating a single lift table. It is about 15 feet tall and weighs a lot but I don't have the actual weight. The actuators both push on lever arms under a pivot point to rotate the table up. I need to ensure the actuators are always in time with each other. I have them setup with a virtual axis that they both follow with a MAG instruction. This should make them very close but I don't have a great feeling that they will never get in a bind and drive against each other. Is there any way to setup a load balancing system where the drive torque is monitored and I can retard the one with the most torque to make them stay in sync? ### Assistant: I don't think you want to mess with drive torque.... I'd stick with position loop. Servos are trying to hit position targets. By using a virtual axis, both servos are getting the same position target as the same time If the system is sized properly for the load, then torque should not be a problem and each servo will hit it's position target. If it a servo doesn't hit it's position target, then you could get a position following error. You decide how much following error you want to allow, but you could use that to error to stop motion. or make a correction. BTW.. if you don't have enough torque to hit the position target, then maybe the mechanism is bad. Often a linear actuator is the input to a 4-bar linkage which produces non-linear motion (based upon linear input speed). Since you have a servo, you can create CAM for the 4-bar linkage input, that will result in smooth, linear movement of the mechanism at the output (load).. \\n


### Human: What is FactoryTalk? Hi All, I'm just interested in gathering a few opinions on this. I've been noticing more and more recently that even amongst more established customers and certainly amongst newer engineers in the Automation space, the lack of understanding on what FactoryTalk is and what it means. I feel like this lack of understanding jus makes it easier for competition to creep in (not the only reason). I wonder if anyone has similar experiences? My thoughts on addressing this are maybe some series of blogs explaining FactoryTalk, services platform, directory, linx, security etc... and how it all fits together. Some short YouTube content to back it up would be great. I've been spending a bit of time on Influx Data Community Blogs and find lots of interesting and informative articles like this Real-Time Energy Management with InfluxDB and eSoftLink IoT Platform | InfluxData Do you think this kind of content would be useful to customers (even internal)? Could the engage platform be leveraged for Blogs too? Thanks, Paul. ### Assistant: Know your target audience. Most people don't care how it works, but they want to understand how it benefits or impacts them. For example: Our delivery partners would be interested to hear how ACM can bulk generate the logic, IO configuration, HMI, alarms, historian, etc. because that's what they do... but operations would be more interested in the situational awareness (breadcrumb, alarming, navigation, trending) and operational value of the graphic elements. So who really cares about FTSP? and what value does it deliver? To most, it bloatware because they don't see the value. FTDirectory - Namespace. Most of the data model is created in the ACD file. You can also do the data model in other platforms such as OSI PI AF, VantagePoint, FTEG, Thingworx and etc. so th FTD namespace is not an exclusive feature. It has nothing to do with alarm roll up or navigation. FTLD - OPC DA-UA. There are many options for tag access to Logix5000 controllers. Certainly FTLinx has benefits, but there is a perceived 'baggage and complexity of FTSP, FTD, and etc. I've seen ConAgra move to KepServer for the data server and Ignition for the HMI because neither has any ties to FactoryTalk. The compatibility matrix at the PCDC scares them. KepServer does not care which version of Ignition and vice versa. FactoryTalk Security - Controller security. This is exclusive and awesome... it's also free. FactoryTalk Audit - Pretty solid offering, but not totally unique and could use some improvements. FTView had good audit for runtime HMI (DisplayClient.exe) but almost zero audit for HMI designtime (editor) Likewise Logix5000 has excellent audit for the editor but not so much for runtime events inside the controller (think Syslog). FTLD (FTLinx) should have audit event for tag writes (it doesn't). I've seen cases where FTVSE says it wrote a tag value but it never showed up in the controller... I think FTLinx just didn't get the job done but here is no Audit from FTLinx to say it did or didn't write the tag. FactoryTalk Security - HMI and other applications. This security is enforced in the application. Kepware, Ignition, and other application have security and generally tie it to Windows AD thus the don't need the FTD device. FTAE - Controller alarms (tags and instructions) This is exclusive and awesome... it's also free. FTAE - Client\Server Our HMI Client can display OPC-UA AE... we can subscribe to a OPC-UA Server. FTAE cannot publish OPC-UA AE to an OPC-UA AE client... If we have a Logix5000 on a skid, a DCS Client cannot subscribe to our AE and we don't provide AE within the OPC-UA server. FT Activation, FT Diagnostics - basic operations... nothing to write home about FT Updater.. not officially part of FactoryTalk Services, but this is becoming a very useful tool. People want to understand what software and activations they have so that they can manage those resources and FT Updater is an excellent tool for that. Why isn't there a FT notification service (Win911) or FT MQTT? or Syslog, or System status? \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 Error E90 on 2094 IAM module. I'm currently having an issue with Kinetix 6000 Servo displaying an Error E90. Can anyone help elaborate on what causes this error and why the Precharge resistor would be overheated. System has run like this for years with no issues so i do not believe there is a sizing issue. ### Assistant: Hi Joshua, You are Welcome. Fault E90 is Precharge Timeout Fault, it occur when precharge resistor power exceeds the resistor rating. It is advised to wait for resistor to cool. Fault E90 is based on an algorithm to prevent the IAM's pre-charge resistor from overheating. Parameter 181 (viewable with Drive Explorer) is a warning bit that is set prior to the fault and Parameter 618 indicates the amount of time remaining before the warning bit will clear. If power is cycled while 181 is set, then the E90 fault will occur. See the release notes 2094-RN005A-EN-P_Jun05 for more information. E90 will flash on the seven segment Kinetix 6000 display and the IAM's contactor enable relay (-CONT EN, +CONT EN) will open to remove 3-phase power if it has been wired in per the installation instructions. Recovery from the E90 fault is accomplished using a MASR or MAFR, after 30-60 seconds to allow the resistor to cool and the IAM's contactor enable relay (-CONT EN, +CONT EN) will close. If the reset is attempted too soon the E90 fault will immediately reappear. Hope this helps. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 6000 Fault E37 while machine is not moving I have an issue with a group of Kinetix 6000 drives displaying an E37 (Power Phase Loss Fault) while waiting on command to move. I have checked and traced my power for the Contactor that enables the 480 VAC to the IAM module and i maintain power up to the module itself. It seems that the Contactor Enable relay in the IAM is telling the contactor to turn off. I am unsure why and I am unfamiliar with this series drive. Looking and researching, i think it might be a drive in the same rack but how can i tell? I have access to Studio 5000 and have been looking thru the bits to see what is toggled. Any and all guidance will be appreciated. ### Assistant: Hi Joshua, E37 occurs after the AC Line Input Sensing Circuit senses a loss of one or more phases; if all 3-phases immediately, or if one phase is lost for 2.5 seconds. E37 can also occur if the customer is using a multi-axis system without an axis assigned to the IAM and/or the Motion Group. When an axis is enabled, that axis and the IAM show E37. E37, Power Phase Loss Fault on the IAM cannot be reset without cycling power. The IAM must be in the motion group to prevent this fault, either with no motor or the correct motor selected. E37 is not a selectable fault action in RSLogix 5000 version 15 but is in version 16. To avoid this issue, associate an axis (in the Motion Group) with the IAM, but configure the axis for no motor, or have an actual motor connected and configured to the IAM inverter section. \\n


### Human: E-Stop Control Circuit Integration and CSA Z432 ### Assistant: Ouenuga, The use of a Safety Relay with the E-Stop button will satisfy the requirement of needing a separate Reset button input to be able to re-engage the motor starter. However a safety relay alone will NOT ensure that motor power is removed in the event of the motor contactor welding. A Safety Relay only removes power from the contactor coil. It is difficult to interpret what they may mean by this, but in some assessed safety requirements, it is necessary to have two contactors in series; one as part of the motor starter that is turning the motor on and off in the course of regular operations, and a second Safety Contactor ahead of it that only opens in response to the Safety Relay, so is thereby less subject to the conditions that might cause it to weld. The Safety Contactor is not a regular motor starter in this case, it is specifically rated as a Safety Contactor, having what are called “force guided contacts” and bearing specific approvals. These type of requirements would be outlined in a Safety Assessment of your machine by a qualified individual. Most of these machine safety requirements come from IEC requirements, Canada has apparently adopted them almost directly, the US is still indirect in that matter. Although none of this is specifically REQUIRED yet by NFPA 79, it is accepted as a compliant solution if implemented. However to be compliant with CSA Z432, the Safety Assessment is I believe prescribed (I'm not Canadian but I have read the document and outlines this in the first part of it). \\n


### Human: Slow typing Hello I'm experiencing since a couple of days that the website is very very slow when you type messages in the discussions (multiples second latency). did you experience the same. All my others web site works well so I suppose the is with Engage that the problem is ? regards Vincent ### Assistant: Hey Vincent, thank you for the heads up! I'm just typing here this reply, and it's working fine on my side, no latency. However, I've already noticed similar behaviors occasionally; it looks like to be something coming from the Community's provider server. We'll try to investigate with their support. Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: PowerFlex 400 - no output Hello. I need your help. We have 8 PowerFlex 400 VFDs and one of them, from time to time, when we turn it on, it shows Hz on the output but I have no voltage or amperage on the output (it shows 0.3A on the output) .I checked the circuit to the electric motor and the input and output signals. Everything seems fine. The strange thing is that after a period when it is not supplied with electricity, it recovers by itself. I want to find out what the problem is and buy spare parts. ### Assistant: Hi Serbu, You are very Welcome. Please check and make sure that drive is running. The PowerFlex 400 drive does have a Run command per the Advanced Display parameter d302 [Contrl In Status] and or the drives' display shows an R in the lower left corner (R is for Run). Also check that the drive programmed b002 [Command Speed] and b001 [Output Frequency] match each other. Check Parameter b004 [Output Voltage] shows the logical Output Voltage the drive should have at its Output terminals U/T1, V/T2, W/T3. Parameter b003 [Output Current] equals something like 0.0 or 0.1 Amps. Parameter b005 [DC Bus Voltage] may equal the logical DC Bus Voltage. On PowerFlex 400 based on frame sizes there is an internal DC Bus fuse that maybe open. Or on any frame size it could be the circuit board that gates on the Output devices (IGBTs) have failed. In either case the drive is not field repairable. The drive can be sent in for repair. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5500 Display not showing text I have a Kinetix 5500 Drive that does not show any text on the display...only the backlight comes on. Has anyone ever come across this issue and if so what was the fix? Thanks in advance. ### Assistant: Hello Gross , Could you give more details on the circumstances? New drive? sequence of event? Did you power the main power before the 24V ? Can you access the drive with RS linx or via Logix ? regards \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5700 and STO I have a dual inverter that I want to use STO via ethernet/ip. Can I use a selector switch to an input to a safety PLC and turn off the STO and still be considered safe? ### Assistant: Hello Fleener You can use a safety selector and connect it to a safety input module that is linked to your safety controller. Then in the controller safety task you can manage your STO output for the Kinetix drive. All this is possible. But you have to respect your safety assessment and do the safety check list (available in this manual for each function https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/2198-rm001_-en-p.pdf ) Just to make sure that we are on the same line... when you mean turn Off the STO , you mean put the drive in safe torque off state (no motion possible) Again, all will depend on the safety level you need and your safety assessment regards \\n


### Human: Powerflex 70 Digital Output At Torque? Powerflex 70 has DigOut1 or 2 parameter setting At Torque/12. Does a powerflex525 have equivalent parameter for relay output or digital output? ### Assistant: Options for Digital Outputs starts on page 93 of the user manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/520-um001_-en-e.pdf I suppose you could use option 7, Above Cur and set the level in the related parameter. Regards, RM \\n


### Human: Powerflex 753 losing Max Fwd Speed after power Reset We are having a powerflex 753 connected to the PLC over ethernet. When we try to change the Max Fwd Speed (P520) from 50Hz(old ) to 70Hz(new) , we found that it takes the setting and motor runs a bit faster , but when we power recycle we see that the Max Fwd speed goes back to 50Hz . The parameter P300 is set to Hz only and not RPM We tried for other parameters and they are getting saved even after restart Any suggestions ?? ### Assistant: Hi Rahul, Disconnect the drive from the Ethernet communication and change the parameter P520 using keypad. Recycle the power and check, If Drive retain the value, then check the datalinks. If Drive lost the updated value of parameter and return to default value, flash the drive on latest firmware.. \\n


### Human: 10 HP Bucket Modification Question Hello, Was wanting to check and see what y'all thought about a potential modification to the bucket I have attached. We are looking to add another 10 HP motor to one of our tanks, and we are looking to have one motor run for a period of time, then turn off, and then start the other motor for a period of time. My management was wanting to see about the possibilities of using only one bucket to accomplish this. My thought was to add a couple of contactors with a mechanical interlock after the overloads on the power side of the circuit, and use my PLC to control what contactor is currently pulled in. Was wanting to see if there were any other ideas though, and if there were any concerns with my idea. Thanks, ### Assistant: Possible but IDK if I'd do it. The bucket wiring from the factory is UL and generally you don't want to modify it... especially the power circuit. Where are you going to put the two contactors? In a separate bucket, or remote.? Is this going to be confusing to troubleshoot or lockout/tagout? One motor is running while the other is not... it's Out of Service, OOS. How do you work on the OOS motor? e.g. Lockout/tagout. Maybe you could just order a bucket that was designed for this application. Disconnect, short circuit protection, one E300 OL ahead of two mechanically interlocked contactors... all in the same bucket... not any larger than a FVR bucket. Or, just use two bucket. \\n


### Human: Getting a Motor current below UL level for more than UL trip delay time on Armorstart 290E Hi All I am looking for a more exact reason for the Motor current below UL level for more than UL trip delay time. We just replaced the motor and started to get this fault. I lowered the FLA setting, and it seems to help but I am still getting a warning. I am leaning towards the new motor has issues, but I was also wondering if there is a config setting to lower the threshold value to stop this issue? Thanks all! ### Assistant: I think what you want is on pages 122 and 123: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/290e-um001_-en-p.pdf Regards, RM \\n


### Human: Motion Control with External Encoder I have a PowerFlex 527 on a motor that drives a turret. There is no encoder on this motor. I have an 843ES encoder mounted on the turret. I'm running a 1756-L82ES processor. I'd like to use motion commands to position the turret. I do not see how to tie the external encoder into the motion axis. It only gives me motor encoder as an option. Any suggestions? ### Assistant: No, the 527 does not support the encoder connected to the load. However, you can use application code to utilize this encoder by bring it in on an HSC card and tying it to a virtual axis with MAM which will calculate the velocity... use the velocity to trim the VFD setpoint. ID: QA46022 | Access Levels: TechConnect PowerFlex 527 drive Load Feedback ID: QA4094 | Access Levels: TechConnect Virtual Axis Following High-Speed Counter Module Input \\n


### Human: Pflex 755 Homing Can someone briefly explain to me how and what profiles the vfd uses when issuing a Find Home? ### Assistant: Don't know about brief, but I think this technote should thoroughly answer your question: Homing the PowerFlex 750 Series AC Drive (non CIP) QA22067 Hope it helps. Regards, RM \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5700 | Digital input | Registration | Scan time | Capture time | Cycle time Hi all, I got the request from a customer regarding subject. What is the scan time or Capture time or cycle time of Registration(digital input) ? I found below information on manual but, there is not specified 'scan time'. ### Assistant: Hello Kang1 I think that the registration input work on Interruption and Time stamping, so scan time (if we can call it like that) will be much below the registration repeatability. Why do you need this detail, since it we already provide all the relevant information for a proper calculation? What is your application needs ? On top of that you should also consider that the sensor reaction time and scan time are most of the time the bottleneck of a registration system. regards \\n


### Human: Max. Motor cable length with/without AC line Filter for Kinetix 5700 Hi everyone, I am using MPM-B1653F-MJ7AAA ( quantity - 1 ) connected with kinetix 5700 2198-S086-ERS3 single axis inverter (quantity - 1). VPL-B115E-PK14AS ( quantity - 6 ) connected with kinetix 5700 2198-D020-ERS3 dual axis inverter (quantity - 3). Single DC bus supply ( 2198- P141) which is 480V AC input So, this DC bus supply is connected with the above 4 invertes. And I am using Single turn Drive to motor feedback cable (so i found that the max cable length is up to 90 m). I am using AC input power type WYE grounded. In the 2198-UM002 manual, I have read that, The sum of the inverter motor-power cable length for all invertes on the same DC bus-Sharing group must not exceed, -1200m when used with 2198-DBRxx-F line filters. -400m when used with 2198-DBxx-F line filters. Since i am using 7 motors, it would be 7*90 = 630m. My questions are: 1. So, in my case is it mandatory to use AC line Filter ? 2. If it is not mandatory will each of my 7 motors still support 90m each with out using the AC line filter. 3. what would be the max. combined length of motor power cable if I am not using AC line Filter? WIll it be 90m each or something else? 4. And how come the combined cable length is 1200m when used with 2198-DRxx-F line filters ? Is it like ( 13 motors * 90m =1170 [approx 1200]) ? ### Assistant: Hello Chalagulla Please review this manual Drives in Common Bus Configurations with Kinetix 5700 Bus Supplies but you have found all our recommendation already i guess. Yes , we strongly recommended to use a Filter that match your application. an AC line filter have an important role to protect you installation and guaranty the good working condition do you have a specific application that request a remove of the filters ? details please best regards \\n


### Human: Powerflex 755 - Vector control - How to set up two motors connected in parallel Hello How can I correctly set-up a powerflex 755 drive that controls two motors connected in parallel using a FOC/Vector control? Unfortunately I don't find any information about this matter. Thanks ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Castelliti! You can control multiple motors connected to one single AC drive, but V/HZ control mode should be used. There are also other considerations to take into account; I suggest to review the following technote: QA11275 If you are instead trying to control the motors with a Load-Sharing configuration, then please review the following technote: QA63097 fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: Question on PF40 and PF70 Accel2 and Decel2 Hello everyone, I have a question about the PF70's Accel 2 and Decel 2 parameter. From what I've found in the User Manual. The only way to use decel 2 on a PF70 is to have a Digital Input parameter (361 to 366) set to value 20 (for Accel 2 & Decel 2) or 22 ( for Decel 2 only). I could also be using the DPI but in this case that's not an option. We want to use the Digital Inputs. In comparison, when using the PF40 with different preset speeds. Preset speed 0, 1, 4 and 5 will use accel 1 and decel 1. While preset speeds 2, 3, 6 and 7 will use accel 2 and decel 2. Does the PF70 work the same way or is my initial thought of having to use another Dig. In correct? ### Assistant: Digital input can only be assigned to one function at a time so you need a digital input to select value 20 (for Accel 2 & Decel 2) or 22 ( for Decel 2 only). The Speed selection would be a different digital input \\n


### Human: Help needed for scheduling outputs without MAOC Dear Community , I kindly request help from someone who has a knowledge about scheduling output cards. I am trying to configure a logic which will schedule the outputs without MAOC. The logic works perfectly with OB16IEFS and ArmorBlock output cards. My next step was to configure the logic for 5069 - OB16F but unfortunately , it does not work properly cause Schedulex.State varies between 4 to 5 that supposed to be 3. Because of this reason my Lateschedulecount tag also keep increasing. (see captured pic ) ### Assistant: ID: IN21458 | Access Levels: TechConnect Manual control of scheduled outputs using the MAOC with the OB16IS module https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/ia-at003_-en-p.pdf https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/um/5069-um004_-en-p.pdf p247 \\n


### Human: Powerflex 525 Test Bench Setup on single phase I am trying to make a test bench setup where I can control a 3phase 1/3HP motor from a single phase input. I currently have a 120VAC to 240V step up transformer that I have landed 240V single phase on L1/L2 of my 2HP PF525 model 25B0D4P0N114. The HIM powers on but I have a F004 fault for low voltage that I cannot clear. I read 353VDC bus voltage when connected to the drive in CCW. I can connect to the drive in CCW but cannot modify any parameters. I read the tech note where Powerflex 25B series drives can take a single phase input and control a three phase drive de-rated but I have not been successful. Has anyone else been successful utilizing a single phase input? ### Assistant: That catalog number is 480V input and you are only providing 240V. Yes, you can bring in 1-ph and output derated 3-ph , but the input voltage must be correct. \\n


### Human: Powerflex 525 and 753 two sets of variable speeds Hi, this is my first post on here so please be gentle! I have a machine that we perform size changes on and the drives (powerflex 525 and 753) speeds are controlled by linear potentiometer, currently at a size change we change the minimum and maximum frequency settings to give us the speed range required. I would like to add a two position switch to change the frequency's for two different sizes. With the 753 am I correct at thinking I can use parameters 547, 548, 552 and 553 to allow this? I cannot see similar parameters on the 525 so could I use the jog facility to achieve this by having one range of frequency's when in run and a different range in jog and would they both work on the 0-10v potentiometer? Or is there an easier/better way to achieve this? Thanks in advance for any advice. ### Assistant: Hello, you are very welcome. There are some technical notes available from the Rockwell Knowledgebase that could help with the task ahead. For example for the PowerFlex 753 drive PowerFlex 753: Configuring 2 preset speeds using 1 Digital input can be useful. For the PowerFlex 525 drive PowerFlex 520 series drive: Using Different Preset Speed Values with 2 Wire Control can also help. Both papers above assume the frequency to be switching between fixed values (preset frequencies) stored on parameters on the drive. This could be an easy way to do it. \\n


### Human: Load Sharing in DC Powerflex Hello to everyone. I have 3 old DC Drivers running on load sharing (paper machine). These old drivers have Load Sharing function, but these function need to be turned on manualy (relay). The bigger motor are 400 HP for yankee dryer, 300HP for cylinder dryer and 150HP for crescent former. The yankee dryer operates as master to cylinder dryer and load sharing. And cylinder dryer as master to crescent former motor. Cylinder dryer are pressed against yankee dryer and crescent former motor are pressed against the rear roll of cylinder dryer section, and the three motors need to stay ate the same speed (syncronized). Reading the Powerflex DC manual, did not see any mention of Load Sharing function. Searching for any documentation about this funciont, found a Rockwell PDF called Load Sharing Applications for AC Drives. In this paper, they describe three forms of Load Sharing, but one im particular seems to be more similar to what i have here. Called Speed Trim Follower, describe 3 drivers where one are driven from torq referece from master and the other one driven from torque reference from the second one. My doubt is: This principle is applyed to DC Powerflex? Because of no single mention of this function in the manual, i need to ask if someone here have already work with this purpose with DC Powerflex. Best regrards, Rafael Mendonça. ### Assistant: Hello, one of the most common load sharing techniques is the speed leader/torque follower described previously. That principle is also applicable to the PowerFlex DC drives. There is further detailed information available from Load Sharing between PowerFlex DC Drives where key parameter settings are described. \\n


### Human: How to download parameters of drives via device net? I have a 1769-L32E controller attached with a devicenet module (1769-SDN) which consist of 7 nos of POWERFLEX40P Drive . How can I download the parameters of the drive without connecting my laptop to the drives? Is there a way I can download it through via ethernet cable from the controller? Or can I download it via devicenet. If I can download it via devicenent how do I do it? Do I require a devicenet cable to connect my laptop to the devicenet? KIndly help me out. Thanks in advance ### Assistant: Ahmed, you can download the drive parameters via EtherNet/IP. The computer is connected to the controller via an EtherNet/IP network, and the controller accesses the drive on the DeviceNet network via a 1769-SDN scanner module installed in a local expansion module slot. See the following manual: Logix5000 Control Systems: Connect PowerFlex 40 Drives over a DeviceNet Network Quick Start Downloading through DeviceNet is also possible, but you'll require a DeviceNet interface for you PC. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: Automation Fair 2022--Who's Going? Hi all: Just curious about which RA staff members will be at Automation Fair and/or PSUG this year? I'll be there on Thursday Nov 17. If you have an interest in discussing the Engage community, please send me an email or Teams message, and I'll try to meet up with you. Thanks! Eileen ### Assistant: I would really love to be able to attend this fantastic event, and meet you and all the guys who are part of the community, but unfortunately I won't be there this year... maybe next year? fuzzy logic \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5100 to DeltaV (PK Controller) explicit messaging Hi all, We are working with a Kinetix 5100 drive which we want to connect to a DeltaV system using a PK controller through Ethernet IP, the drive will be used to control the speed of a pump for a bag and bottle filler, previously in a past project it was used the Kinetix 300 but since it'll be discontinued, we were told to use Kinetix 5100 instead, Kinetix 5100 manual indicates that we can use same explicit class 3 messaging like Kinetix 300 to communicate with DeltaV but the Input and Output assembly data shown in the manual says that is intended to use only with IO mode (Class 1 Ethernet/IP connection). Does anyone know how or where to find the Input and Output assembly data when using Class 3 explicit messaging? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance Edgar V ### Assistant: Hello, you can perform Class 3 Messaging to an external device only. The I/O assemblies are only available using a Logix based controller as you mention. You can use the example MicroLogix 1400 or Micro800 Class 3 messaging examples on the SampleCode Library (or available from your local Rockwell Automation Tech Specialist or distributor). These examples show how you can get some meaningful (but not as rich as the I/O assemblies) information passed between the controller and drive. Hope that helps. \\n


### Human: Set scaling numerator of an axis from PLC Hi all, I need to know if exist a way to set the scaling numerator of an axis via plc. Thanks all. Best regards. ### Assistant: Hello Nicolosi could you please give us more details. what equipment are you talking about and in which environment Kinetix type ? Motor type ? Studio 5000 version ? do you have a screen shoot ? many thanks regards \\n


### Human: Constant Force (Torque) Application I have a customer who has specified Kinetix Servos with an application that requires a force that is within 10% accurate and must hold that torque for a required amount of time. At any point, the system may need to adjust that torque. The torque feedback sensors will be TBD load cells. I'm working to convince this customer to utilize air cylinders with electronically adjustable regulators. I've done the math and am certain I can hit the requirement with air cylinders. Have any of you seen a Kinetix system utilized to create an accurate holding torque? I have never really used a servo system in this topology. Thanks! Seth ### Assistant: Fuller, I'm not a motion guy so there could be a better and newer solution.... About 10 years ago, I consulted on a Servo torque application that had load cell to measure force via 1734 Point IO. We could set a torque limit on the servo and observe the force on the load cell. Although the torque (current) per pound force would vary (due to motor heat, etc.) we had a good starting point to close in on the desired holding torque. The logic used an initial torque setting that would be slightly below the desired torque. Then it would measure the force on the load cell and increment the torque limit,,, repeat till it approached the desired force. The logic was a periodic task, if the force was below the target, then add to the torque limit... repeat as necessary. You could speed it up by making the task faster, or making the (torque) step size larger. The servo allowed us to quickly move into position where the part would contact the load cell using a low initial torque and the ramp up the to the final torque using the integrator logic. \\n


### Human: 140MT application clarification 140MT Motor Protection Circuit Breakers I haven't used breakers with OL protection built in. I usually configure my branch circuits to motors with a breaker, contactor, then the OL, and finally the motor. Are you allowed to, in the USA, make a branch circuit with the 140MT, the contactor, and then the motor? Where can I verify this rule. I never saw such an exception in the NEC, or maybe I did not read it correctly. Or maybe there is an exception from another publication from the NFPA. I see a publication that says the 140UT are UL 489. I didn't see this for 140MT yet. ### Assistant: Larson, The documentation 140-td005 shows the 140MT in a group motor installation with a Branch Circuit Protective Device (BCPD) for the Group. Bulletin 140MT devices are UL Listed for Tap Conductor protection in group installations, which helps reduce conductor sizing. Conductors from the BCPD to manual motor controller listed as …Tap Conductor Protection… must be minimum of 1/10 the rating or setting of the BCPD. Conductors from the controller to the motor must be 125% of the motor FLA. The document does not show the 140MT outside of the group motor installation e.g. a single motor... and I don't see where the 140MT has the UL 489 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers so I think it requires upstream protection. I would suggest starting at ticket with tech support to get a more official response. \\n


### Human: PF4 Fault with no errors Edit: Meant to put title as no fault codes. Over the last few months, we have experienced numerous VFD alarms on a certain machine. When this occurs, there is normally no indication of a fault or a fault code on any of the four VFD's. I have determined that if I stop and restart all the VFD's in the cabinet the alarm is able to be cleared. I've read through the manual and have not been able to find anything that seems to point to a possibility of what to look for. It happens at random times. Thank you for any help. ### Assistant: Ryan, d007-d009 has the fault history. Fault codes are listed on p67 in the manual It is possible something is telling the drive to stop.. e.g. PLC, local IO... thus no fault is indicated? You mention the alarm is able to be cleared . I'm guessing this is an alarm on the HMI screen? There could be logic in the PLC that detects a condition, set an alarm in the HMI, and stops the VFD. \\n


### Human: New to Rockwell products I was very familiar with a competitor. I had a copy of the catalogs digital and hard copy. Now I am trying to acclimate to using Rockwell. Where do I continue to get the latest catalog downloads for the catalogs of parts at? Help and guidance appreciated. Edit: When I go to the product catalog link, I get over 1500 sources of literature. Am I intended to go there, and then find the relevant section of each items for product selection? Or is there subset of digital books recommended like I used to use? ### Assistant: You could try using Rockwell's IAB (Integrated Architecture Builder). It's regularly updated. \\n


### Human: Request for Demonstration Samples I need to setup an experiment using an MPAI type actuator and a K5500. I've contacted my local Rep here in Dallas and they are unable to provide a demo. Who would I contact at Rockwell to request a demo unit? Thanks, Seth ### Assistant: Hi SethF, I'm located in EMEA (Belgium) , so i'm not very sure about the process in US. Did you get in contact with the Dallas Rockwell Office ? you can also go for the try before you by Program you can ask them as well. But I'm sure that someone in the community will give more details regards \\n


### Human: Disable Hw limit Switches control Hi all, I need a way to enable/disable the hardware limit switches of a CIP axis via software like a MSG or SSV or something like that. Do you know if exist a way? The axis type is Kinetix 5500 Best regards. ### Assistant: See technote QA28637. (Requires TechConnect) If you don't have TechConnect, the note references the CIP Axis Reference Manual: https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm003_-en-p.pdf Basically you send a MSG to the drive to Set Attribute Single to the parameter 960. The technote spells it out very well. Regards, RM \\n


### Human: Serial Communications in LabVIEW are giving incorrect data compared to Ultraware Hey all, I am running into an issue with data that I see in Ultraware 3000 compared to what LabVIEW is reading when requesting the same information from the servo via serial communications. my LabVIEW code is basically taking the host commands for serial communication for Ultraware 3000 and sending commands to the servo. After I initialize communication on the serial port, I then query the servo for its interpolation (x000ED0 w/ checksum) and lines/rev (x000370 w/ checksum). The lines/rev returns correct but the interpolation is returning a value of 4 while Ultraware says the interpolation is set to 8. The reason I am querying these values is because I am trying to determine the total counts/rev for the servo's output shaft so I can set the servo to a desired output shaft speed or position without needing to worry about manually knowing what these values are for the servos I use. As far as I can tell, all other commands being sent to the servo work as expected except when I query the interpolation. Any help is greatly appreciated. Matt ### Assistant: Matt, I'm sure you've seen the serial communications manual. It seems you are reading data file dd =0x00 which is decode to 4 while UltraWare indicates 8 lines per revolution. You could use a RS232 tap to monitor the UltraWare traffic. But I suspect it is the same as your LabVIEW and either UltraWare is displaying it wrong or the documentations is wrong. Either way, I'd just verify your application is interpreting it correctly (even is the documentation or Ultraware is wrong). \\n


### Human: Motion Analyzer install Cannot Install required certificate Hi, This message appears while installing motion analyzer and the install stops,does anyone know how to sort this out? regards, ### Assistant: Hello There is an unexplainable work around for this situation. A. While error windows are present don't click on them at all. B. Open task manager cntrl/alt/delete buttons C. Force/close out error messages D. Click on motion analyzer icon from desktop. It shouldn't disappear this time. ...This used to happen when installing on win7 \\n


### Human: 843ES CIP-Safety configuration issue Hi All, I'm new to Rockwell products, hope this is the right forum to post the issue. With one of my customers, we're struggling to configure an 843ES encoder, here are the details. IP/DHCP configuration Our network configuration does not allow the default 192.168.1.xxx subnet of the 843ES encoder, therefore we have to revert to DHCP configuration. We tried the BOOTP/DHCP EtherNet/IP Commissioning Tool and the EtherNet/IP™ Address Commissioning Tool but it was not possible to use neither of those since they conflict with Windows svchost process on port 67. So, the only way we could enforce DHCP addressing was to set the rotary switches to 999. In this case, the encoder correctly acquired the IP address from our router. Is this the correct way to enable DHCP? Encoder configuration With DHCP enabled, the Module Status Indicator LED on the encoder flashes green/red, that is Device not configured. Chapter 5 Configure the Encoder with Studio 5000 Environment of 843-um001_-en-p.pdf states that The encoder does not work until it has been configured with at least the default configuration.. This chapter describes the encoder configuration using Studio 5000 suite. Two questions: Studio 5000 has many possible variants and configuration, what is the minimal required for configuring the 843ES? In our project we're not using a Rocwkell controller; Is it possible to configure and run the 843ES without Studio 5000? Thank you in advance for your attention, Ezio ### Assistant: Hello Ezio to answer your 1st question, yes ! setting BOOTP/DHCP you must Set the rotary dials to 999, and use RSlinx Classic. Refere to the Capter 4 of the 843ES User Manual. Now regarding the point that you are not using a Rockwell controller and environment, that is a problem. This device use Add On Profile in Studio 5000 to be configured and to sync with the CIP Safety protocol and Controller. So I'm almost (99%) sure that what you are trying to achieve is not possible in the actual situation (But I will double check) What is your application needs and objectives regarding this encoder? Does your environment support CIP Safety protocol? regards \\n


### Human: Predictive maintenance for MPL, MPM servomotors Good afternoon, I want to make a predictive maintenance plan for servomotors. Anticipate before failures occur, since I have many servomotors, both with K6500 and K6000 drives, how can I do it? What parameters would I have to take into account, some software or formats to be able to do this monitoring of each servomotor I will thank you. ### Assistant: Hello Gaam this is a very interesting topic. The fact that you have already installed motors since a certain amount of time, it makes difficult to estimate the time that those motors are already in use... so this will not allow to estimate the L10 time. On top of that many external factors will affect the motor lifetime, like radial effort, axial effort, cycle type, environmental pollution, motor capacity, transmission and load type.... etc this is why I will suggest you, to look at the torque (or current) , the position error, motor temp, drive temp.... those type of information's start to deviate and increase from the normal recorded state, they will give you a sign of something going wrong. on newer equipment we have features that helps a lot , like the VTS (Virtual Torque Sensor) , and some AOI's . But all will depend on the Logix version you have... a bit more details on your installation and type of equipment will help us to drive you toward the optimal solution. for very sensitive equipment we also have a true condition monitoring solution, but this is a different level of integration and investment regards \\n


### Human: PF 755 - Rod Torque measurement unestable Grettings We have in the field a PF755 drive connected to an 32 poles permanet magnet motor using the PCP oil well application. The motor runs unstable as if it has a fisical impediment in the bearing. The torque shown in the parameter 1166 vary from 0 to 300 to 0 again in a matter of seconds. Originally the drive was connected to an 60 poles motor. When we change in the drive the number of poles back to 60 the torque stabilize and the motor work fine until it reach 200 RPM when the problem star again. Is it possible the autotunne is not working propertly? We have done it several times an it never gave any alarms. The motor characteristics are: 380VAC, 37Amp, 27HP, 350RPM, 32 poles. The drive characteristics: PowerFlex 755 75 Kw. Thanks in advance for te response. ### Assistant: Hello, Thanks for sharing this problem. It looks as if the drive is being used within a Pump Jack oil well application. I am hoping this thread could be visible by other Engineers that have used the PowerFlex 755 drive on this particular type of application, very common I believe in countries with significant onshore oilfields. I do not have experience on this type of application. I can see a specific set of many parameters within the Applications File that should be carefully addressed based on the key mechanical elements of the rig. Equally, there is an additional feature called Pump Off, addressed to automatically change the speed of the pump jack based on torque feedback from the motor. The procedure to set up that feature is described in more detail on Appendix C of https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/pm/750-pm001_-en-p.pdf and assume the Motor Ctrl Mode to be InductionFV. Please note that there is no mention to permanent magnets motor when using the Pump Jack feature. There are also some specific relevant technical notes from the Rockwell Knowledgebase that address this type of setup/application as well. Please see below: PowerFlex 750 series drive Pump Jack setup guide PowerFlex 750:Pump Jack Pump-off Function and Setup Any comments from any Engineers with relevant knowledge and experience on this type of application shall be very welcome on this channel. Regards, \\n


### Human: braking resistance (resistencia de frenado) EF-Translated title and question into English to give the original question a better chance of being answered. FL-moved to Drives community friends I was looking at several manuals to incorporate a braking resistance in a Power Flex 755 but I do not understand, they could help me ### Assistant: PowerFlex Dynamic Braking Resistor Calculator 750-In03 Post Glover catalog \\n


### Human: MRP - Position Select Hi, I am trying to use MRP instruction. I don't see any differences between Actual or Command. I observe the same behavior in both cases. If you have information about this topic please share with me. Thank you. ### Assistant: Hello Gulec There is a very good explanation in the Help in Studio 5000. for that you have 2 ways. Select your MRP instruction in your ladder code and hit F1 or got to the Help tab and select Instruction help and search for MRP. What is you need for the MRP ? regards \\n


### Human: Virtual Torque Sensor Hello Good Morning, I was working on predictive maintenance for Kinetix 5700 servo drives using the add on feature virtual torque sensor for jams or mechanical system issues including gear tooth fracture or breakage in gearboxes, bearing damages, damaged coupling, damaged balls crews, and broken blades or wore blades in rotary knifes etc. There was an AOI developed by Rockwell to detect any disturbances in the profile. I am using the Torque estimate for the detection as said by the document. My question is I am doing a test on the Kinetix 5700 on a motion drive using a single axis & I configured for velocity loop. There is not much information about the use of AOI. For example, My test procedure is as follows. At First I wanted to record or save the good profile & then stop it then loosen the couplings so that the AOI will detect the disturbance based on the first profile. But I was not able to detect the disturbance. I am looking for some information on the AOI I am attaching the AOI_LoadConditionMonitoring_v2 pdf for the reference of the AOI. There is not much information on the knowledge base as well regarding the test procedure or about the AOI Thank you ### Assistant: Sai, Never seen this AOI before but the picture from the pdf graphical tells me what I need to know, During the yellow highlighted period, the monitored value is above min. and below max.. thus normal. At the end of the yellow highlight period, the monitored value dips below the min. value and this starts a timer If the monitor value remains low and the timer completes, it sets a Boolean to indicate a disturbance is detected. The trick is to have a measured value that can reliably indicate there is a problem. I'm guessing a loose connection might show up as a period of no torque, or high positioning error, or maybe non-linear response. but it might be too short to see or otherwise masked by the closed-loop algorithm. \\n


### Human: MAPC- Cam Type Can you give information about the use of 'Replace and restart' and 'Replace and continue' in the Cam Type section of the MAPC block? ### Assistant: Hello Omer these functions are new in Logix MAPC instruction. Replace and Restart & Replace and Continue can immediately interrupt an active cam and replace it with a new cam regardless of the current master position. Additionally, CAM replacement can be scheduled at certain position. When the axis reaches the Lock Position, the running CAM will be replaced. If you want to use your PCAM like it was before logix V34, just select NewCam option. If you need to replace without waiting for the end the actual running cam with a new one that you are going to start them you have 2 option : Replace & Restart: Starts the Replacement Cam profile immediately or at the programmed Master Lock Position. Master position in the cam table is set to Cam Lock Position. As soon as the axis cross the lock position the 1st cam stops and the replacement cam takes over and starts producing motion – so the resulting slave axis motion begins to deviate from what the original cam would produce. Since we selected restart here we're restarting from the cam lock position of the replacement cam profile Replace & Continue: At the replacement point, the Replacement Cam starts to interpolate the Slave axis. Master position in the cam table is unchanged. User needs to ensure velocity/acceleration/jerk disturbances are minimized. In this case if you have two different cam profiles with different trajectories, at the replacement point there will be a hard switch and immediately begin interpolating from the 2nd cam profile.This also means if there's a delta between the positions, you will get a position jump – probably some pretty jerky motion – and since this is a continue , it's not restarting from the beginning point of the new cam, but rather wherever in the cam that the previous cam left off. This leaves the responsibility to the user to minimize any sort of disturbance to their system from motion with proper cam designs you can find all the details in this manual https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/rm/motion-rm002_-en-p.pdf Page 166 chapter 3 Regards \\n


### Human: PowerFlex525 documentation Hi everyone, Where can I find the definitions of Parameters in Connections Format in Device Definitions PowerFlex525 ? For example: I checked the PF525 documentation and unfortunately it is not there.. Best regards, Norbert ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL PowerFlex 520-series Adjustable Frequency AC Drive User Manual start @ page 78 this gives you descriptions and definitions of all PF525 par.  \\n


### Human: SMC Flex Soft Start control voltage My employer is migrating to 24VDC for control & I/O. Is it possible to change the controller from 120VAC to 24VDC without replacing the entire starter? 201-480A rating. ### Assistant: Hi Perry, it should be possible, as per the following technote: QA27072 Please note the document indicates to look at Appendix C of the User Manual, but it is Appendix A in the latest publication's release. I'm going to update the technote. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: Connecting to PowerFlex40 with 22-HIM-A3? Does anyone know if this is possible? Trying to replace a drive and am not able to pull up Copycat on the HIM device. It connects with an ethernet cable as opposed to having a slot on the front of the drive, but it's only allowing me to view a setup menu. It is giving me the message Existing Master: Setup Menu Only or some such. I know the 1203 - USB adapter - laptop running CCW route but that is on order and still a few weeks away. I'm new to this building and controls work in general. Does anyone know if it's possible to read and write with this particular HIM device? Appreciate any guidance you can give, thanks! ### Assistant: I think I figured it out. For some reason there's a splitter plugged into the comms port on the bottom of the drive that turns 1 ethernet port into 2. Previously, when I plugged 1 HIM into the port labeled Master I was getting the setup only menu as shown in the pics. Thankfully I have 2 HIM devices so when I plugged them both into the dual port cable, the Master pulled up the setup menu and the Slave booted up with the standard menu. There, I was able to find Copycat and read parameters to the HIM device. \\n


### Human: Using MAJ instruction when a MAG is already active Hi everyone, I'm actually trying to torubleshoot a Tension control system created for an OEM and the way it actually works is gearing the axis with a virtual master and then after passing a defined speed they are enabling the tension control and beginning using MAJ instruction with a speed value calculated using a PIDE instruction using like input the tension provided by a load cell and a defined tension Setpoint I know that we can superimpose a MAJ instruction in an active MAG but I need to know how it is going to work?. What I'm actually seeing is the axis running at aprox 5000 degrees/Sec (close to the Virtual Master speed * gear ratio) and values in the speed of the MAJ instruction oscillating between -15 and 15 (completely far from the actual velocity value around 5000 degrees/sec). How this MAJ instruction is actually working?. Thanks in advance for all your comments adn if you think more info or clarification is required please let me know. ### Assistant: Hello Munoz this is a common way of doing tension control system, the feedback may vary a lot and features as well. but most of the time it's the use of the move compensation or/and outer loop control equation, that could be more or less complex depending on the application requirement in term of dynamic and accuracy of the control. Some use directly the gearing factor to track the setpoint, of some like in your case use the Superimposed movement. So in your case the JOG (MAJ) is used as a superimposed movement on top of the actual movement (MAG). This is possible thanks to the great Logix/Kinetix motion control system implementation. Internally the movement are all incremental and they can be summed before being sent to the output command for the Servo Drive this the magic part. see bellow diagram So if you have a MAG running on your axis you are still able to apply another movement like a jog, and the sum of the 2 movements are sent to the axis drive. This is possible also because of the incremental internal treatment. So this is very simple in fact... nothing special a, a MAJ can be superimposed to any actual motion movement running on the actual axis. the end result will be the sum of those movement. so your axis run a 5000 deg/sec and each time your algorithm requests it, a superimposed Jog of + or - 15 deg/s will be applied. Depending on the code this could be executed once or multiple time in the row (that will impact the dynamic and the compensation capability). But that needs to be controlled in a nice way to avoid any overshoot or pumping effect that can conduct to uncontrolled motion, since you are using an outer loop control system. Does that help to understand. so, your velocity command will vary with increments of 15deg/s (pos or Neg) to make the load cell matching your load setpoint. I hope that helps regards \\n


### Human: Powerflex 40 Ethernet/IP Hello! I hope this post is not duplicated, as I have not found any similar. I'm trying to connect a powerflex40 ethernet/ip module to a Fanuc Robot. I'm having troubles because all the manuals I find, there's no setup with the data I need. I have seen that the internal website of the powerflex gives me some information, but not all, such as assembly instances or configuration instance Do I need to have PowerFlex 4-Class HIM ? I don't have it ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage! Did you already read the EtherNet/IP Adapter User Manual? Appendix C contains a list of EtherNet/IP objects If your robot is an EtherNet/IP scanner, you can find in chapter 4 of the same manual the indications to establish the I/O connection. fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: Powerflex 525 load speed fluctuations EDIT: moved to Drives and Motion community. -FL Using a powerflex 525 2.2kW unit to drive an unblanced load with heavy interia which tends to flctuate in actual rpm. Can this be controlled with dynamic braking? ### Assistant: EDIT: updated broken link to the first mentioned technote -FL Hello, There are many options to be addressed when handling high inertia loads. Many generic considerations are mentioned on PowerFlex 7 series, PowerFlex 40 1336S & 1336F: Guide line :to handle a high-inertia load Dynamic braking could be an option to improve the control of a high inertia load by any variable speed drive. One of the main challenges with a high inertia load occurs when the load needs to be decelerated by the drive. The drive will try to slow down the motor by applying the deceleration ramp, but the high inertia load is going to keep pulling from the motor shaft. During that moment the motor is going faster than what the drive tells it. Typically this is referred as the motor working in regeneration. The excess of energy needs to go somewhere and flows back from the motor windings through the antiparallel diodes of the IGBTs at the inverter section of the drive, back to the DC bus. The DC bus voltage raises and normally the drive trips on DC Bus overvoltage. An external braking resistor connected at the end of the DC bus of the drive will allow for the resistor to absorb part of this excess of energy, aiming to keep a good level of DC Bus and giving the drive a chance to keep controlling the load. The process to finely size and select the breaking resistor is explained in detail on https://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/at/pflex-at001_-en-p.pdf ,but it could be time consuming. There are some tables as well on the literature available from each drive with certain recommendations of suitable breaking resistor from the Rockwell portfolio that could be attempted as starting guide. The key parameters as well to set the braking resistor on the PF525 drive are documented via PowerFlex 520-Series: Dynamic Brake Resistor Parameter Settings Equally, it should not be ruled out the possibility of a more suitable drive from the portfolio capable of better handling high inertia loads. The local distributor nearby or the local Rockwell representative should be able to provide you further recommendations. Regards, \\n


### Human: Monitoring Actual Encoder Count Value I'm working on a system where I need to get some equipment to track a K5700-driven output conveyor coming from another machine builder's system, and was told they are using a wrap value much smaller than will work for what this downstream system needs (their wrap value is only 7-a single part's length, while the downstream system needs to track parts through a few feet of travel). It seemed like this would be a non-issue if the downstream system was provided with the raw encoder value. After combing the manuals it seems like the PositionFeedback1 & PositionFeedback2 tags are what I'm looking for but the manual's description isn't very explicit and these have zero values when offline so I cannot confirm. Anyone have any insight/tips on this? ### Assistant: EDIT: linkified for convenience -FL Matt 2 resources for you to checkout https://youtu.be/KxvRriqODdI?t=50 https://www.odva.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2012_ODVA_Conference_Zuponcic_FINAL.pdf \\n


### Human: Power Flex 700S - failure to turn on Good evening, I have this problem with a PowerFlex 700S VFD, from time to time, but not always. When I power up the VFD the display stays in Connecting to, and I can only correct it by turning it off and on again, sometimes up to 2 or 3 times. And it only happens every time I want to power it up. I attach an image of the display. What could be happening? It should be noted that I already changed the display for a new one, however the problem persists. ### Assistant: I've seen that happen before on a Frame 5 PowerFlex 700. I think it was caused by the 4-pin cable that went from the HIM cradle to the DPI 2 port on the bottom of the drive. If you're not using Port 2 for anything then you might try unplugging that cable to see if that has any effect. \\n


### Human: E300 Electronic overload relay Im facing external NVS chip has detected communication timeout (NVS FLT timeout) trip please help me to solve the problem ### Assistant: Welcome to Engage, Mud! I've noticed you posted the same request inside different communities here in Engage. I'm going to close this thread, leaving the other one in the Automation Control community open for others to reply, as it seems to be a better fit. We would like to avoid cross-posting. Thanks, fuzzy logic Please don't forget to LIKE and highlight the decisive answer: REPLY > Make Best Answer \\n


### Human: PF755 with SSI absolute encoder. We have several cranes controlled by PF755 drives. Is usefull for operator to know hook position aproximately. The motor has incremental encoder, i implemented a datalink to read parameter 847 (Psn Fdbk). When the hook touches maximum up limit switch, the PLC saves this homing position. Substracting Homing position to parameter 847 and dividing by conversion constant is possible to know the hook position in engineering units. Well, now i have another crane. But in this, operators normally don't move hook to maximun up position. So is difficult to get a homing position and after every restart of drive is neccesary to recalibrate if i use an incremental encoder. To avoid the need of get a homing position frecuently, i was thinking in using an absolute encoder connected to an Universal Feedback card. I want to use an IFM RM8001 absolute encoder. I suppose i must connect the encoder as in this diagram. Is correct? UFB Encoder -Xc Green clock +Xc Yellow inverted clock -Xd Gray Data +Xd Pink Inverted data 12c White 0V +12 Brown Ub Do you think is possible to read absolute encoder position in PF parameter 847? I suppose that after drive restart, the UFB card will read the ansolute encoder position and will not start in cero. So if i get homing position in startup i will not need to get it again until reconfiguration or change/repair motor. is correct? ### Assistant: An aproxímate answer is knowledge base ID: QA28660 https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/765056/loc/en_US \\n


### Human: MV Softstarter EDIT: moved to Drives and Motion community -FL Hi, wondering what the difference is between 1562E and 1562F. Thanks Terence ### Assistant: The 1562E was based on the SMC-Flex soft start controller, adapted to Medium Voltage. When we redesigned the MV soft starters to use the new SMC-50 based controller, the series number was changed to 1562F. There are numerous improvements and additions to the controller with the SMC-50, too many to list here. But suffice to say it does everything the SMC-Flex did, plus more. The power structure remains the same. \\n


### Human: Kinetix 5500 2198-H070-ERS2 S47 Feedback Device Failure 66 Hello, I am having an issue with a servo drive on one of our machines. The Kinetix 5500 (2198-H070-ERS2) is showing an Absolute positioning error on my HMI for the machine and showing S47 FEEDBACK DEVICE FAILURE 66 on the drive display. We have replaced the motor (VPL-B1652F-PK12AA_KPL) and the cable (2090-CSBM1DF-14AF16) have been replaced. Any suggestions to try and troubleshoot the issue would be greatly appreciated. ### Assistant: Hello Joshua this is an internal error of the Encoder. The fault should come with a subCode 66 66 = Internal_Resource_Access_Error_Subcode What is the Firmware on the drive ? This issue could be solved by upgrading your drive FW to 2.008 or higher Please review this Rockwell Knowledge base article: https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/700900 regards \\n