Basic Drive Programming with PowerFlex 755

For Classroom Use Only!

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Copyright 2010 Rockwell Automation, Inc.

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Basic Drive Programming with PowerFlex 755

Contents
Before you begin ......................................................................................................................................... 5 About this lab ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Lab Objective ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Tools & prerequisites .................................................................................................................................... 5 Section 1: Assisted Startup using the H.I.M............................................................................................ 6 About This Section ........................................................................................................................................ 6 Using the Human Interface Module (H.I.M.) ................................................................................................. 6 Resetting Factory Defaults and Starting Wizard ........................................................................................... 8 Setting the Motor Control Mode .................................................................................................................. 11 Entering Motor Nameplate Data ................................................................................................................. 12 Setting the Speed Feedback Device ........................................................................................................... 15 Setting the Speed Limits ............................................................................................................................. 16 Direction Auto Tune and Inertia Tests ........................................................................................................ 17 Configuring the Speed Reference and Ramp rates .................................................................................... 21 Configuring the Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................ 22 Section 2: Assisted Drive Startup using DriveExplorer ....................................................................... 23 About This Section ...................................................................................................................................... 23 Starting DriveExplorer and Connecting to the Drive ................................................................................... 24 Reset Drive to Defaults ............................................................................................................................... 27 Displaying the Status View.......................................................................................................................... 29 Displaying Parameters with the Linear List View ........................................................................................ 32 Displaying Parameters with the File / Group View ...................................................................................... 33 Using the Startup Wizard ............................................................................................................................ 34 Using the Control Bar Tool .......................................................................................................................... 49 Using Off-line Files ...................................................................................................................................... 50

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Appendix A: Configuration/Setup Guide ................................................................................................ 55 Lab Setup and Configuration Information ................................................................................................... 56 Required Pre-Lab Configuration ................................................................................................................. 60

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Before you begin About this lab

This hands-on lab will provide you with an opportunity to explore the PowerFlex 755 AC drive. In this session, you will learn to: Use the Assisted Startup for simple Speed Controlled Applications Control the drive and spin a motor This lab takes approximately 50 minutes to complete.

Lab Objective
At the end of this lab, you should have successfully completed the Assisted Startup routine of the PF 755 drive and 1. Programmed the Drive to start the drive/motor using selector switch labeled DI1. 2. Programmed the Drive to stop the drive/motor using the selector switch labeled DI0. 3. Programmed the Drive to forward or reverse the drive/motor using the selector switch labeled DI2. 4. Programmed the Drive to get Speed Reference from an Analog Source, the potentiometer labeled 0-10 VDC INPUT.

Tools & prerequisites

Windows XP PC with DriveExplorer PowerFlex 755 IMC Demo

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Section 1: Assisted Startup using the H.I.M. About This Section

Using the Human Interface Module (H.I.M.) is the fastest way to access the parameters in a drive. This section will lead you through the Startup Wizard, will take approximately 50 minutes, and you will: Reset the drive to factory defaults Set the motor control mode and enter motor nameplate data Set the speed feedback device and speed limits Perform a direction test Configure speed references, ramp rates, inputs, and outputs

Using the Human Interface Module (H.I.M.)

The image below shows some of the essential keys which you will be using in this session. Please familiarize yourself with these keys (buttons)

Soft Keys Navigation Keys

Enter Key Stop Key

Start Key

Folders Key

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One of the ways to perform an Assisted Startup on the PowerFlex 755 is using the Startup routine in the H.I.M. The following steps will lead you through that: 1. Access the Status screen which is displayed on HIM PowerUp.

PowerFlex 755 240V 4.2A 20G . . . B4P2

2. Press the Folders button on the HIM keypad. The button is located on the bottom row of the HIM Keypad (shown circled in the left image below).Pressing the Folders button changes the HIM screen display to the Folders screen, shown below to the right. Depending on your drive configuration, the text next to each number may vary.

PORTS
00 01 07 13 PowerFlex 755 20-HIM-x6 I/O Module 24V EtherNet / IP

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Resetting Factory Defaults and Starting Wizard

3. Use the left or right folder called MEMORY. arrow keys to scroll through the different folders, to locate the

MEMORY
HIM CopyCat Set Defaults

4. Use the down arrow key

to highlight Set Defaults if necessary and press the Enter key

located in the center of the HIM keypad to make this your selection. 5. The screen which follows after completion of the previous step is shown. Use the down arrow key to highlight This Port Only. Press the Enter key keypad to make this your selection. located in the center of the HIM

Port 00
This Port Only

Set Defaults

Host and Ports ( Preferred)

ESC

INFO

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6. Use the soft key labeled ALL to reset default all parameter settings in the Drive.

W A R N I N G
Use MOST to reset typical settings on this port (preferred). Use ALL to reset all settings ALL MOST

7. Use the CLR soft key to acknowledge and clear the Module Defaulted fault. Press the Enter soft key. 8. Press the Folders button on the HIM keypad again to access the Folders Menu. arrow keys to scroll through the different folders, to

9. Now use the left or right locate the folder called START UP.

START UP
Begin Start Up

10. The first item listed in the START UP folder is Begin Start Up and this is highlighted by default. Press the Enter key located in the center of the HIM keypad to make this your selection.

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11. The startup routine starts with an Introduction screen. Press the ENTER soft key to continue. The ENTER soft key is located on the top row of the HIM keypad.

PowerFlex 755 Startup

Start-Up consists of several steps to configure the drive. Press ENTER

ABORT

ENTER

Note: You can always use the ESC soft key to return to a previous step. 12. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step has led you to a new screen, which allows you to select the type of startup you wish to perform. For this lab session, we will choose General Startup. This is highlighted by default. Press the ENTER soft key located on the top row of the HIM keypad to make this your selection.

PowerFlex 755 Startup

General Startup Appl Specific Exit Startup

ABORT

ENTER

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Setting the Motor Control Mode

13. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step has led you to the General Startup Main Menu. You will go through steps listed in this menu to configure your drive. Press ENTER soft key to enter the first section Motor Control.

General Startup Main Menu Complete these steps in order: Motor Control Motor Data Feedback Limits

ABORT

ENTER

14. The introduction screen provides information about the Motor Control section. Press the ENTER soft key to continue.

Startup Motor Control

This section selects the type of Motor Control the drive will use. Press ENTER

ABORT

ENTER

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15. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step leads you to a screen which lists the available motor control modes in the PowerFlex 755. For this lab session, we will choose the Sensorless Vector mode. Use the scroll down or scroll up arrow soft keys to select Sensorless Vector. Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection.
Startup Motor Control Please Select: Sensorless Vect V/Hz Flux Vector

ABORT

ENTER

Entering Motor Nameplate Data

16. After selecting the motor control mode in the previous step, you are directed back to the General Startup Main Menu. Motor Data should be highlighted now. Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection. The next few steps will require you to input the nameplate information of the motor you are doing a Startup on.

General Startup Main Menu Complete these steps in order: Motor Control Motor Data Feedback Limits

ABORT

ENTER

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17. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step has led you to the Startup Motor Data Entry screen. The first information you will provide is the Motor Nameplate (NP) Volts. The Motor connected to the demo is rated for 230 V. This should be the default value for this parameter. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm your input and move to the next screen.

Startup Motor Data Entry Edit Motor NP Volts 230.00

Def 230.00 Min Max

VAC
0.10 264.50

EXP

18. The next information you need to provide is the Power Units. By default the value of the parameter should be set to HP. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm your selection and move to the next screen.

Startup Motor Data Entry Select type of power units Shown on motor nameplate: HP kW

ABORT

ENTER

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19. You will now be required to input the Motor Nameplate (NP) Power. The motor connected to the demo is rated 25 Watts (0.025 kW) or 0.033 HP. Notice that there are no designated buttons on the HIM keypad for entering a decimal point. The PowerFlex 755 HIM keypad uses a soft key to provide a decimal point button. This decimal point soft key is activated when the first digit in the numeric value is entered. In this case, start by entering 0. Notice how one of the soft keys (top row of the HIM keypad) is now a decimal point button. Use the decimal point soft key button and the appropriate number keys to input a value of 0.033. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm your input and move to the next screen.

Startup Motor Data Entry Edit Motor NP Power

Startup Motor Data Entry Edit Motor NP Power

1.00 HP
Def Min 1.00 Max 0.01 2000.00
Def

0.03 HP
Min 1.00 Max 0.01 2000.00

EXP

EXP

20. You will now be required to input the Motor Nameplate (NP) Amperes. The Motor connected to the demo is rated for 0.22 amps. Use the decimal point soft key button and the appropriate number keys to input a value of 0.22. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm your input and move to the next screen.

Startup Motor Data Entry Edit Motor NP Amps 0. 22

Def 2.90 Min Max

Amps
0.00 42.00

EXP

21. You should be in the Edit Motor NP Hertz screen. The Motor connected to the demo is rated for 60 Hz. The Default value should be 60 Hz. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm your input and move to the next screen. 22. You will now be required to input the Motor Nameplate (NP) RPM. The Motor connected to the demo is rated for 1600 RPM. Use the appropriate number keys to input a value of 1600. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm your input and move to the next screen.

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23. You should now be in the Edit Mtr OL Factor screen. This screen allows you to enter the Motor Overload factor. By default this parameter value is set to a value of 1.00. We will use this as our selection for this lab session. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm this and move to the next screen. 24. You should be in the Edit Motor Poles screen. The Motor connected to the demo is a 4 Pole motor. By default, this parameter value is set to a value of 4. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm this as your selection and move to the next screen. 25. You will now be required to input the Speed Units. For this lab we will use RPM for our Speed Units. Use the scroll down or scroll up arrow soft keys to select RPM. After this setting has been selected, press the ENTER soft key to confirm this and move to the next screen.

Startup Reference Selection Edit Speed Units

RPM
Def Min 0 Max 0 1 1

Setting the Speed Feedback Device

26. With the completion of the previous step, you have finished inputting the Motor Nameplate data and other information required in the Motor Data section. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step has directed you to the Main Menu and the item Feedback should be highlighted. Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection.

General Startup Main Menu Complete these steps in order: Motor Control Motor Data Feedback Limits

ABORT

ENTER

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27. Since there is no feedback card mounted in this demo, the following screen is shown. Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection and move to the next screen.

Speed Feedback Device Selection No Feedback Card present Speed feedback will be Configured as open loop Press Enter

ABORT

ENTER

Setting the Speed Limits

28. The previous step was the last step in configuring your feedback device. You should now have been directed back to the General Startup Main Menu. Configuring the limits is the next step in the Startup routine. Press the ENTER soft key to access Limits section.

General Startup Main Menu Complete these steps in order: Motor Control Motor Data Feedback Limits

ABORT

ENTER

29. For this lab session, we will be making the following changes in the Limits section. Use the number keys to input the values listed for each item and press the ENTER soft key to move forward to the next screen. After the four values have been entered, you will be exited out of this section.

Max Fwd Speed = 1600 RPM Max Rev Speed = -1600.00 RPM (you can directly enter a value of 1600; the negative sign is defaulted) Min Fwd Speed = 0.00 RPM Min Rev Speed = 0.00 RPM

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Direction Auto Tune and Inertia Tests

30. You should now have been directed back to the General Startup Main Menu. The Tests section is next and should be highlighted by default at this stage. Press the ENTER soft key to access Tests section.

General Startup Main Menu Complete these steps in order: Motor Data Feedback Limits Tests

ABORT

ENTER

T 31. There are two tests which are part of the Startup Routine. You will perform these tests in the next few steps. You will run the Direction test first. The Direction Test list item should be highlighted by default. Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection. Press the Start key start the motor. to

32. The next screen asks the question Is the direction of rotation forward? To demonstrate the ability of the PowerFlex 755 to electronically swap motor leads to change motor direction, let us choose No as the answer to this question. Use the highlight No and press the Press the ENTER soft key. down arrow key to select and

Startup Direction Test Is the direction of rotation forward? Yes No

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33. The next screen asks the question How would you like to fix motor polarity? . Select the default highlighted option Automatic change by using the ENTER soft key.

Startup Direction Test How would you like to fix the motor polarity? Automatic Change Change fbk wires

34. The screen that follows asks you to stop the drive so this change in direction, initiated in the previous step, can take place. Press the STOP key to stop the drive.

Startup Direction Test Press STOP Startup will then automatically change rotation as if motor leads were reversed

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35. Follow the direction on the next screen which asks you to START the drive. You can start the drive and by using the START key.

36. The next screen asks the question Is the direction of rotation forward? and requires confirmation that the changes to direction are acceptable. Select Yes by pressing the ENTER soft key.

Startup Direction Test Is the direction of rotation forward? Yes No

37. Press the Stop key

Startup Direction Test

.This should successfully complete the Direction test.

Press Stop Direction test has been Successfully completed

38. You should now be back in the Motor Test Menu screen. Now use the ENTER soft key to select the Auto tune Test. Read the important information on the screen and press the ENTER soft key. 39. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step has directed you to the Select the tuning mode screen. For this lab session, we will perform a rotate tune on the demo motor. Select the default highlighted option Rotate Tune by pressing the ENTER soft key .

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40. As directed by the HIM screen information, press the START key to start the Auto tune Test. Notice the changing information on the HIM (as the different parts of the Auto tune tests are completed).Wait till the test is completed.

Startup Auto Tune Test in progress: Stator Resistance Please Wait Press STOP to abort test

Startup Auto Tune Test in progress: Flux Current Please Wait Press STOP to abort test

41. The completion of the test is indicated by the Test Completed Successfully screen. Press the ENTER soft key.

42. Select Done using the ENTER soft key

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Configuring the Speed Reference and Ramp rates

43. At this time you should be in the General Startup Main Menu. The next item on the Startup menu list Ref Ramp Stop should be highlighted by default. Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection. 44. The Edit Direction Mode box should be on the screen now. We will use the default parameter value of Unipolar for this lab session. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm and save your selection. 45. You should be on the speed reference source selection screen. Use the down arrow up arrow keys to highlight Analog Input as your Speed Reference source. Use the ENTER soft key to make this your selection. 46. In the window Select Port to Use that appears following the previous step, use the down arrow or up arrow keys to highlight Port 07 I/O module 24V. Use the Enter key make this your selection. 47. Use the down arrow and up arrow to or

keys, if necessary, to highlight Par 0050 Anlg In0

Value. Use the Enter key key to make this your selection. Press the ENTER soft key to confirm and save your selection. 48. The next few steps will configure the Analog Input you chose as Speed Reference. For this lab session we will use the 0-10V potentiometer (labeled 0-10VDC INPUT) on the demo as our Analog Input speed reference. Pressing the ENTER soft key in the previous step has led you to the first item required to configure the Analog Input. You should be in Edit Anlg In0 Hi screen. Press the ENTER soft key to accept the default value of 10.000 Volt. 49. In the Edit Anlg In0 Lo screen that follows, press the ENTER soft key to accept the default value of 0.000 Volt. 50. In the next few screens input these values:

Speed Ref A Anlg Hi= 1600 RPM Speed Ref A Anlg Lo= 0 RPM

Press the ENTER soft key. 51. You should be in the Startup / Stop Config screen now, press the ENTER soft key to accept the default selection of Ramp 1 to be used as Stop Stop Mode A. 52. Pressing the ENTER key in the previous step has directed you to the screen to configure the Bus Reg Mode A. Select the default of Adjust Freq 1 using the ENTER soft key. 53. Following the step to set bus regulation you will now set Ramp (Accel and Decel) times. In the Edit Accel Time 1 screen, use the appropriate number key to enter a value of 3 seconds. Press the ENTER soft key.

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54. Similarly enter a value of 3 seconds for the deceleration time in the Edit Decel Time 1 screen. Press the ENTER soft key. 55. The next screen continues the ramp speed configuration and asks the question Do you want to perform S-curve for Accel/Decel? . We will select No as the answer for this lab session. You can select No by highlighting it using the down and ENTER soft key to confirm and save your selection. up arrow keys and then using the

Configuring the Inputs and Outputs

56. Completing the previous step successfully has led you to the General Startup Main Menu with the item I/O highlighted. Press the ENTER soft key to enter the I/O section. 57. You should be in the Start Stop I/O screen now. The first item to configure on this list is Start Stop & Dir. Press the ENTER soft key to enter this section. Read the Introductory screen to this section and press the ENTER soft key to continue. 58. The next screen requires you to answer the question Will a Digital Input be used as a START Source? Select Yes using the down and up arrow keys and then using ENTER soft key to confirm and save your selection. We will use the selector switch labeled DI1 in the demo as our Start Source in a later step. 59. The next screen will ask the question Is Reverse required from a digital input?? Select Yes using the down and up arrow keys and then using ENTER soft key to confirm and save your selection. We will use the switch labeled DI2 in the demo as forward/reverse in a later step. 60. Select 3 wire as your choice for the question Enter Choice for the control method. 61. In the Select Port To Use window use the up and down arrow keys to highlight Port (xx) I/O Module 24V Press the ENTER soft key to make this your selection. (xx = port the I/O card is mounted in) 62. In the Param to Use window Press the Enter soft key to select 63. First, you will select the bit/Digital Input you want to use as your START. We are going to use the selector switch labeled DI1 as our start input. To do this scroll to Bit 01 Input 1 and press the Enter soft key. 64. Repeat steps 62 and 63 to select the selector switch labeled DI0 as your Stop switch (Bit 00 Input 0) and the selector switch labeled DI2 as your Forward/Reverse switch (Bit 02 Input 2) in that order. 65. You should now be back in the Start Stop I/O menu screen. This is all we will configure in this section so use the down arrow keys to scroll down to the last item on the list Done. After Done is highlighted, use the ENTER soft key to make this your selection.

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66. You should now be back in the General Startup Main Menu screen .you have finished with the Startup routine steps required for this lab session. Select Done using the ENTER soft key to exit out this screen. 67. Select Exit Startup using the ENTER soft key to exit out of the Startup routine.
68. You can now test your drive to perform the functions you configured during the startup routine

namely, Start using the selector switch labeled DI1, Stop using the selector switch labeled DI0, change direction using DI2 and provide speed reference using the 0-10VDC INPUT pot.
note: when using a two position selector switch for start/stop the switch must be rotated to the right to perform the programmed function then switched back to the left position

Section 2: Assisted Drive Startup using DriveExplorer

Besides the HIM, the drive parameters and programming can be accessed via software tools. These tools include DrivesTools SP, DriveExplorer, or RSLogix5000 v16 (or greater) with Drive AOP 3.01 (or greater).

About This Section

In this section, we will introduce you to DriveExplorer software and some of the features that are common across all the software tools. This section is designed to take 50 minutes, and you will: Connect to a PowerFlex drive using DriveExplorer software. Display the Status View Display and edit parameters with the Linear List View Display and edit parameters with the File / Group View Use the Control Bar to control a drive Use a Wizard Upload configuration from drive to PC Download configuration to drive from PC

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Starting DriveExplorer and Connecting to the Drive

1. Verify that the PowerFlex 755 drive is connected to the computer

IO Box

M O T O R

PC 192.168.1.1

IMC Demo

C O N N E C T I O N

Enet Port on Drive 192.168.1.20

2. Double-lick the DriveExplorer icon

from the desktop to start the software

3. If the Danger dialog appears, read it, and click OK 4. Maximize the DriveExplorer window so it fills the entire screen 5. Click on the Connect Ethernet icon in the task bar.

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If the Connect Serial icon has focus instead, then DriveExplorer is configured to communicate serially. Configuration path needs to be changed to Ethernet. Go to Explore Configure Communication Select Ethernet Click OK.

The following screen will appear. Select Yes to accept the communication interface change

At this point, the Connect Ethernet icon will now have focus; select it by clicking on it.

6. When the node selection window opens, highlight the node with IP address 192.168.1.20 and click the Connect button to connect to the drive.

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If the IP address of the drive is not in the window, then select Add Node, type in the IP address, and then click OK.

Click Yes to the following message windows

7. Wait for the parameters to be read and populated.

8. Once the parameters are read and populated, by default, Port 0 - PowerFlex 755 240V 4.2A should be highlighted, as shown in the following graphic.

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Reset Drive to Defaults

9. Navigate to Actions Non-Volatile Memory and select it

10. This will open a new window. Use the default selection of Host and Ports to Defaults (Preferred) and click on the button Load Defaults.

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11. Observe the prompted warning and then click Yes to the question Do you wish to continue? In the next window.

12. A pop-up window confirms that the loading of parameter defaults was successful. Click OK.

13. You will be returned to the Non-Volatile Memory window. Click Close.

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Displaying the Status View

14. If you have not already expanded the DriveExplorer application do so now by clicking on the lower right corner of the window and drag it so the entire Status View area can be seen (you can also maximize the window using the Maximize icon if desired).

The Status View displays the drives User Text (PowerFlex 755 in the image above) as well as important drive information, such as voltage and amp ratings, series, revision, and operational status. The Status View is automatically displayed the first time you connect to a drive. You can also display it any time by clicking on the drive name in the deice tree (PowerFlex 755 in the image above).

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15. You can display the status view for any peripheral (e.g. the DeviceLogix adaptor or other communication adaptor) by selecting the peripheral in the device tree.

16. Return to the drives status view. Click on the drives User Text (in the image, it is PowerFlex 755) to edit it. Enter new text such as PowerFlex Rocks! and click Apply.
Click this text field

17. The new User Text is now displayed.

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18. Click on the Pencil icon

for the middle display item.

19. In this window, you can select, scale, and assign text to Display Item 1.

In this lab we will leave the parameter as is. Close the Process Display Item 1 window. Note: The PowerFlex 755 has six Process Display Items displayed. Other products may have more or less and each will display theirs in the Status View.

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Displaying Parameters with the Linear List View

20. Click on Parameter List in the device tree to display a linear list of the drive parameters.

21. Scroll down to view Parameter 11 [DC Bus Volts] and then double-click on this parameter to view it.

This is a read-only parameter that displays the value of the DC Bus Volts. This value changes as the DC Bus Volts varies, and you can see that here. Click Close.

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22. Scroll down even further to Parameter 535 [Accel Time 1], and then double-click on this parameter to view and edit it.

This is a writeable parameter that determines the acceleration rate it takes to go from 0 Hz to Parameter 27 [Motor NP Hertz] or Parameter 28 [Motor NP RPM], according to the setting in Parameter 300 [Speed Units]. To edit this parameter, a new value would be entered, followed by clicking either OK or Apply. In this case though, click Cancel.

Displaying Parameters with the File / Group View

23. In the device tree, click on the Speed Control file and then the Speed Ramp Rates group to display those parameters.

See how getting to the same parameter as what was previously scrolled to using the Linear List function can be accessed by grouping? If you do not know a parameters number, it may be easier to find it with the File / Group view.

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Using the Startup Wizard

The Startup Wizards eliminate the need to search for setup parameters because commonly used parameters are contained in a single wizard. Configuration becomes a guided, step-by-step process using graphics and parameter names (not numbers!), which simplifies drive setup. 24. Click on the Wizard Browser icon wizards. to launch the Wizard Browser and display the available

The PowerFlex 755 Startup Wizard is similar to performing the HIM Assisted Startup. Configuration parameters that are common to most applications are displayed in text / graphic forms and presented in a sequential step-by-step process. The DPI/DSI Tech Support Wizard is used to collect information for a remote support person to help troubleshoot a problem. Drive and peripheral information such as series and revision is collected along with changed parameters, fault & event queues, diagnostic items, etc. This information is saved to a text file which can be emailed to RA Tech Support, the OEM that supplied the machine, or the Corporate Engineer responsible for the remote plant, etc. Some additional wizards are already loaded on the drive, and even more additional wizards will be available in the future and can be added to DriveExplorer v6.02 (and higher) at any time. New wizards will be posted on the AB Drives Web Updates page for free download: http://www.ab.com/support/abdrives/webupdate/index.html Note: The same wizards also work with DriveTools SP v6.02 (or higher) and RSLogix 5000 v16 (or higher) with Drive AOP 3.01 (or higher)

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25. Select the PowerFlex 755 Startup Wizard and click Select. The wizard will first upload the parameters for each of the wizard pages.

26. The first step in the wizard is the Welcome page. It explains the wizard and gives hints and tips for using the wizard. Click Next >.

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27. The Reset Parameters page is next. It allows you to reset the parameters back to factory defaults. Verify High Voltage and Normal Duty are selected from the pull down menus. Make sure the radio button for Host and Ports to Defaults (Preferred) is selected. Then click Reset Parameters.

In the confirmation window, click Yes.

Observe the on screen confirmation of the parameters being reset.

Click Next > to continue, viewing the sequential process and continuing to click Next > until you read the Motor Control step of the wizard.

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28. Perform the Motor Control step of the PowerFlex 755 Startup Wizard. Make the selections shown.

Motor Control Mode: Induction Sensorless Vector

Our speed units will be RPM and since there is no feedback card in this demo well run open loop. Click Next > to the Motor Data step of the wizard

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29. The Motor Data step is next. This step assists in entering the data from your motors nameplate into the drive. Change the parameters to the following:

Power Units: HP Motor NP Power: 0.03 HP Motor NP FLA: 0.22 Amps Motor NP Volts: 230 VAC Motor NP Hertz: 60 Hz Motor NP RPM: 1600 RPM Motor OL Factor: 1.00 Motor Poles: 4 Pole

Click Next > to the Stop Mode step of the wizard.

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30. The Stop Mode step is next. This step assists in selecting the drives stop mode and dynamic brake (DB) resistor type. No selections need to be changed in this step; keep the default selections.

Click Next > to the Direction Test step of the wizard.

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31. The Direction Test step is next. It helps you determine if the motor is rotating in the proper direction for your application. No selections need to be change on this screen.

Direction tests are not needed for this example; however they can be ran if you desire. If you do perform the test, note the following: Click the button and hold it for a few seconds to run the drive. As long as you hold the jog button, the drive will run. Once you let go of the button, the drive will stop. After the motors stops, click the Yes radio button. Observe how clicking the Yes radio button updated the screen with a Test Passed status as well as adding the Change Direction option. Click Next > to the AutoTune step of the wizard.

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32. The AutoTune step is next. This step is where you can use the automatic tuning algorithms (AutoTune). When running these algorithms, the drive energizes the motor and makes measurements, which are used to make parameter settings.

AutoTune tests are not needed for this example; however they can be ran if you desire. If you do perform the AutoTune, please note the test status:

Leaving the AutoTune page while the test is in process will abort the test, faulting the drive. Do not leave AutoTune page until the test is complete:

Note: In some cases, an Over Speed Fault may occur during a Rotate Tune. Just acknowledge it and move on with the lab.

Click Next > to the Inertia Test step of the wizard. Note: Clicking < Back, Next >, or leaving step by any means will abort the test.

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33. The Inertia AutoTune step is next. This step is where you can use an automatic tuning algorithm to determine the loads inertia. But in this case our motor control is Sensorless Vector. Inertia Autotune is not valid for this mode..

Click Next > to the Ramp Rates / Speed Limits step of the wizard.

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34. The Ramp Rates / Speed Limits step is next. Set the following values:

Max Forward Speed: 1600 RPM Min Forward Speed: 0 RPM Min Reverse Speed: 0 RPM Max Reverse Speed: --1600 RPM

Adjust the S-Curve values and see how that changes the shape of the ramps. Set it back to zero before moving on. Click Next > to the Speed Reference step of the wizard.

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35. The Speed Reference step is next. It helps you select where the drive gets its speed reference. Observe the screen with the default value of Port 0: Parameter 871 [Port 1 Reference].

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36. Now select the reference to be from Port 7: Parameter 50 [Anlg In0 Value], observe how the wizard shows the pertinent parameters for this analog input. Also change the following:

Speed Ref A Hi: 1600 RPM

Click Next > to continue, viewing the sequential process, continue to click Next > until you reach the Start / Stop step of the wizard.

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37. The Start / Stop step of the is next. Make the selections below:

DI Start: Port 7 [I/O Module 24 V] Parameter 1 [Dig In Sts] Bit 1 [Input 1] DI Stop: Port 7 [I/O Module 24 V] Parameter 1 [Dig In Sts] Bit 1 [Input 0] DI Forward / Reverse: Port 7 [I/O Module 24 V] Parameter 1 [Dig In Sts] Bit 1 [Input 2]

Click Next > to the Other Digital Inputs step of the wizard.

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38. The Other Digital Inputs step is next. No changes need to be made here.

Click Next > to continue, viewing the sequential process, continue to click Next > until you reach the Pending Changes step of the wizard. Note: There are other digital inputs available to the user; however the wizard shows the commonly programmed inputs. All the available digital inputs can be accessed via the HIM or software tool. See the user manual for those parameter numbers.

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39. The Pending Changes step is next, and last. The purpose of this step is to verify all of the changes you made in the wizard, and then apply the changes to the drive. The below screen is for your reference, and there may be some differences between your actual screen and the one shown.

Click Finish >>. The wizard will write your changes to the drive. Note: The Pending Changes step can be used a reference tool. You can print the summary with the print button at the bottom of the window. You can refer to the printed summary when commissioning duplicate drives or replacing a faulted drive.

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Using the Control Bar Tool

40. Change Parameter 301 [Access Level] to Expert to allow all of the parameters to be visible. 41. Click on the button in the tool bar at the top of the window.

42. Read the Caution Advisory window and click OK.

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43. Use the buttons on the left-hand side of the control bar to start, stop, jog, and control the direction of the drive.

The speed reference was selected earlier to be Port 7 [I/O Module 24V] Parameter 50 [Anlg In0]. To allow the control bar to have control of the speed reference, change Port 0 Parameter 545 [Sped Ref A Sel] while the drive is not running. Stop the drive, and change it to Port 0 Parameter 877 [Port 13 Reference].

Start the drive again and use the slider on the right-hand side to control the speed reference. 44. Stop the drive and turn off the control bar by clicking the Advisory window and click Yes. button again. Observe the Caution

Using Off-line Files

This feature allows you to save your drive configuration to a computer. It is useful for several reasons: You can use the configuration if you replace the drive or install an identical one You can use the configuration to troubleshoot the drive if it begins to malfunction because the settings have changed Uploading and Saving the Drives Configuration to a PC 45. Select the drive in the device tree

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46. From the Actions menu, select Upload/Download All

47. On the Upload/Download All window, choose Upload.

48. By selecting the Upload/Download All, now you are prompted to select which ports to upload. Deselect port 1 (20-HIM-x6), port 5 (Universal Fdbck), and port 6 (Safe Speed Montr). Then click Upload.

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49. Each of the ports parameters will be uploaded. As indicated by the below screen, each port will be displayed as its parameters are uploaded.

50. In the Save As window, define the filename and location of the file. Take note of the name and remember where you save this file, it will be needed later. 51. After choosing the name and location to save the file, the Uploading screen will regain focus; click Close.

52. Again, the Upload/Download All window will appear. Click Close.

Note: This section had described how to upload all the ports in the drive into one file. Also available on the Actions menu is the option to Upload and Save. Doing this will upload and save the parameters for the selected port in the device tree. Downloading Configuration to Drive from PC 53. Change the value of a parameter that you can easily verify (e.g. Parameter 535 [Accel Time 1]). 54. From the Actions menu, select Upload/Download All

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55. On the Upload/Download All window, choose Download.

56. Select Yes to the resulting dialog window.

57. Select the same file you created in the section above and click the Open button. 58. Notice on the Select Sets to Download window that only the chosen option ports that were selected to upload in the previous steps are available. Click Download.

59. The saved parameter file values will be downloaded. Click Close when it is completed.

60. Again, the Upload/Download All window will appear; click Close.

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61. Verify that the parameter you changed a few steps back has returned to its original value. Note: This concludes the guided portion of the lab.

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Appendix A: Configuration/Setup Guide

Lab 9 Basic Drive Programming with PowerFlex 755

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Lab Setup and Configuration Information

Lab Information
Lab Name Lab Description Lab Creator Date Created Updates: 9/10/2009 12/1/2009 9/10/2010 9/26/2011 1/6/2012 Basic Drive Programming with Power Flex 755 Sharon James 9/10/2008 Greg Arft Updated for Automation Fair 2009 Greg Arft Updated for RATOM Oliver Haya Updated for Automation Fair 2010 Jeff Theisen Verified for Automation Fair 2011 Jeff Theisen Modified for RAOTM - 2012

Hardware Configuration
Qty xx Demo Cat.# / Description DEMO-PF755 PowerFlex 755 IMC Box PowerFlex 755 20-HIM-A6 Communication Location Firmware

192.168.1.20

Port 0 Port 1

V1.010 V1.007

2262C-2R I/O Option

Port 7

V1.008

Computer/Host Settings
Location Computer Name IP Address Files CORE 192.168.1.1

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Photograph of Hardware:

IMC Demo Box

IO Box

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Basic Setup Diagram:

This lab can be completed using the HIM on the drive. However, the instructions to disable the optional Safety Card use Drive Executive. This requires a PC and Ethernet communication. In addition, the lab participants may want to view the parameters through Drive Explorer or Drive Executive.

IO Box

M O T O R

PC 192.168.1.1

IMC Demo

C O N N E C T I O N

Enet Port on Drive 192.168.1.20

Set IP Address of PowerFlex 755 to 192.168.1.20 by setting the IP address switches.

Hundreds 0

Tens 2

Ones 0

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Additional Equipment Required

Qty 1 Items Ethernet Cable

Application Versions
Vendor
Rockwell

Software
DriveExplorer or

Version
6.01.27 6.02.99

Service Pack

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Required Pre-Lab Configuration

1. Verify that the Emergency Stop button is pull out. See the diagram below for switch locations.

2. Make sure all the Selector switches (DI0, DI1, DI2) are in the left (OFF) position.

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Publication CE-DM229_-EN-P February 2013

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