Baldor MN1851 manual Section Operation, Installing Software on your PC, Host Communications Setup

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Section 5

Operation

Installing Software on your PC

The setup software is Windows–based. The servo control connects to a serial port on your PC. The setup wizard will guide you through the necessary steps to set–up your servo control. Online–help to each topic is available.

Minimum system requirements

Hardware requirements (minimum):

Processor: Intel 80486 / 33 MHz

RAM: 8 MB

Hard Disk Space: 50 MB

Screen: 600 x 480 (minimum)

Recommended: Intel Pentium, 16 MB RAM, 133 MHz, 100 MB Free Space

Software requirements:

Operating system: Windows 3.1x (minimum)

Recommended: Win95 or Windows NT

Installation The following procedure will install the setup software on your computer’s hard disk:

1.Start Windows. Make sure that no other programs are running during this installation.

2.Place installation Disk #1 in your computer’s floppy drive.

3.Run A:\Setup.exe (if A:\ is your floppy drive) or double click the file Setup.exe from My computer, 3.5 inch Floppy (A:).

4.Follow the instructions and insert the other installation disks as required.

After the installation process is finished, a program manager group for Lin+ with a Lin+ progman icon is created. Double clicking this icon will start the setup program.

A file “Readme.txt” is included in the master directory of the software. This file contains installation instructions, change notices from previous revisions and information that became available after this manual was printed.

Host Communications Setup

Be sure the communications port of the PC is correctly set for communications with the Drive software. The following examples assume COM1 of the PC is used. If you are using COM2 – 4, substitute the correct COM port number in the example.

Windows 3.1 Terminal Emulation

1.Power up the Host and start Windows software.

2.In the “Windows Accessories Group” select “Terminal” ICON.

3.Select “Communications” from the Settings pull down menu within Terminal program.

4.Set the communications settings for:

9600 Baud rate

8 Data Bits

1 Stop Bit

No Parity

Xon/Xoff Flow Control COM1

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Contents Lin+Drive Servo Control Table of Contents Ii Table of Contents MN1851 Minimum system requirements24VDC Logic Power Input Appendix aAppendix B Iv Table of Contents MN1851 Limited Warranty Section General InformationCE Compliance Product Notice Intended use Could result in injury or deathCould result in damage to property General Information MN1851Do not touch any circuit board, power device or electrical Connection before you first ensure that power has beenDo not apply AC power before you ensure that grounds are Voltages that are conducted to its power input terminals.General Information MN1851 Section Product Overview Control Outputs Encoder OutputSection Receiving and Installation Mechanical InstallationReceiving & Installation MN1851 ControlGND Recommended System Grounding 1 phase for UL Recommended System Grounding 1 phase for CEInput Power Conditioning System Grounding Ungrounded Distribution SystemWire Size for units without Power Supply X1 Power ConnectionsBreaker Mm2Components not provided with Control BaldorBaldor Control Earth BreakerBaldor Option S Option P Control Regen Resistor Baldor Option P Control Important LPxAxxxx-xxx3 onlyHoles in the top and bottom Enclosure are for cable clamps. Be sureTo use an M4 bolt 12mm in length Longer bolts may short circuit11 Motor Connections for UL 12 Motor Connections for CE13 Optional M-Contactor Connections Control Input Wiring X3 Control Inputs & Digital I/O ConnectionsSingle Ended Connection Differential Connection X3 Digital Inputs Opto Isolated Inputs uses CrefOpto Input Signal Conditions Signal Name Opto Input Signal DefinitionProcess Duration Time Required DurationOpto Output Signal Conditions Fault RelayX3 Digital Outputs MaO1X6 RS232 / 485 Connections Null Modem Cable ConnectionsControl TXD ComputerWhat is a termination resistor? Where are these resistors placed?RS485 How many resistors should my system have?= Twisted Pair TX+ Dgnd GNDTX+ RX+ Dgnd TX+ RX+ Dgnd GNDBuffered Encoder Output at X7 Connector X7 Pin Signal NameX7 Encoder Output ReservedX9 Encoder and Hall Feedback LPxAxxxx-Exxx Section Switch Setting and Start-Up Switch AS1 SettingsControl Address Setting Address Setting, AS1-1 to AS1-4 for Multi-Drop ApplicationsSetting of switches AS1-5 to AS1-8 Switch FunctionOffset Tuning AS1-5 to AS1-8 DescriptionStart-Up Procedure Power Off ChecksPower On Checks ProcedureSwitch Setting & Start-Up MN1851 Installing Software on your PC Host Communications SetupSection Operation Windows Windows NTUsing The Setup Wizard Flowchart of the Setup Wizard Operation MN1851Page There are 7 parts to the setup procedure Motor Motor parameters. Click Download when finishedEncoder Feedback Encoder Feedback Motor pitch mm 60.96Encoder Feedback Lmcf All Micron Counts / meter Counts / mmOperating Mode Selection Screen Operating ModeCurrent Parameter MN1851 OperationSoftware Triggered MAI4 MAI3 MAI2 MAI1Procedure to define home position HomeIndex channel, Capture and Actual Position Set this value. Click Download when finished DriftSetup Main Menu Choice DescriptionsFile EditTuning WatchFunctions MotionPLC Program Menu HelpVelocity Parameters RPM m/s Linear MotorMeters/second Section Troubleshooting 1Operating Mode IndicationsMN1851 Troubleshooting OverviewLong as the error is less than ± 215 ± Section Specifications & Product Data IdentificationSpecifications To 3300 feet 1000 meters. Derate the continuous+0 to 40. Above 40 C, derate the continuous and peak Output current by 2.5% per C above 40 C. MaximumPeak output current by 1.1% for each 330 feet Description Unit24VDC Logic Power Input Option LPxAxxxx-xxx3 only 24VDC Logic Power Input Option LP4Axxxx-xxx3 onlySpecifications & Product Data MN1851 Velocity ControlEncoder Input Feedback RegenerationDimensions Size A, B and CClearance Requirements all sizes 0.06″ 15mm top and bottom Wiring of Shielded Screened Cables Section CE GuidelinesCE Declaration of Conformity EMC Conformity and CE MarkingEMC Wiring Technique CE Guidelines MN1851Grounding Earth EMC Installation Instructions Cable Screens GroundingInput Signal Cable Grounding Simulated Encoder Output Cable GroundingEncoder Input Cable Grounding To ControllerSection Accessories and Options ConnectorsMating Connector by connector number for spare parts CablesAC Filter Dimensions Accessories & Options MN1851Depth = F Fo rRegeneration Resistor PackageAccessories & Options MN1851 Appendix a Manual Tuning Tools are available to make tuning easier, such asGeneral Tuning Rules Manual TuningThere are 7 parts to the setup procedure Parameters. Click Download when finishedManual Tuning MN1851 Motor15240 000,000 10,000,000 Figure A-13 Current Parameter Screen Figure A-14 Velocity Parameter Screen Drift Figure A-15 Drift Parameter ScreenFigure A-16 Select Manual Tuning Figure A-17 Inertia and Load Response Examples Tracking factorFigure A-18 PI Compensation Menu Page Plotting of Move Control WindowGraphic Screen Jog BlockAppendix B Command Set Lin Ascii Command Set GeneralSyntax General structure of the Ascii command MN1851 Command Set B-1Pulses/rev Resolution Parameters and UnitsEncoder Start-up with Terminal Communication and Command Examples Execution Error invalid commandInput Buffer Overflow command line exceeded 80 char Control Design Failure invalid control designGeneral Settings System Constants Command Set MN1851Basic System Parameters Motor Parameters MTR. prefixed Drive Parameters typical DRV. prefixedSoftware Limit Switches Parameters Variables None Software Limit Switches MethodsMN1851 Command Set B-5 Command Description Units Range Default E2 / Par. setPLC Parameters Variables None PLC MethodsPLC.LINE RelayMN1851 Command Set B-7 OCI Interface ParametersDigital Interface Parameters Analog Interface ParametersQueries / modifications of Fault Listing Variables X1 Possible Faults X1 Fault Display DescriptionSystem Variables General Variables Communication Settings Parameter MN1851 Command Set B-9Methods VariableQueries of System Variables, Status, Faults Single Values Data Record REC. prefixed ParametersData Record REC. prefixed Variable Operation Mode Control Normal Modes Parameters Memory related methods Queries / modifications RAM relatedEeprom related Normal Modes VariablesSys.mod Current mode Parameters Current mode VariablesCurrent mode Methods Query for actual current commandSys.mod 1 & Sys.mod Velocity mode Parameters Velocity mode VariablesVelocity mode Methods MN1851 Command Set B-13Jog Parameters JOG.TIMEJOG.TYPE JOG.VELMN1851 Command Set B-15 Position Controller Position Controller ParametersVariables HW.GRFX HW.GRSHHW.PLC HW.RESBaldor Electric Company  Baldor Electric Company MN1851 10/00 C&JLin+Drive Servo Control MN1851