Emerson P/N 400361-00 Introduction, Development Software, SM-EZMotion Module for Unidrive SP

1Introduction

1.1Introduction

Modern variable speed drive such as the Unidrive SP offer a multitude of built-in features such as ramp control, speed control, PID Loops, and even simple position control.

However, the base drive’s functionality is too limited for many applications. When it comes to more complex applications, the user must resort to using external equipment such as PLC's to control the drive from a system point of view.

However, the flexibility of the Unidrive SP can be substantially increased by using an SM-EZMotion module. The SM-EZMotion module is 1 1/2 axis controller with a

Figure 1: Slot Diagram

The SM-EZMotion module is powered from the Unidrive SP internal power supply.

When using PowerTools Pro to program the SM-EZMotion module, the user must indicate which options slot the module is fitted in. By default, PowerTools Pro will select Slot 3 for the SM-EZMotion module.

1.3 Development Software

Applications for the SM-EZMotion module are developed by the user using PowerTools Pro software. PowerTools Pro is an easy-to use, Windows® based setup and diagnostics tool. It provides you with the ability to create,

dedicated processor that allows the user to write their own application specific software. The Unidrive SP drive also offers powerful networking capabilities in addition to the SM-EZMotion module so that many drives (and other equipment) can be linked together to communicate process wide information thus offering a complete application solution.

1.2SM-EZMotion Module for Unidrive SP

The SM-EZMotion module for the Unidrive SP is an option module that can be fitted to any one of the three expansion slots in the Unidrive SP. Figure 1 shows the three slot positions.

edit and maintain your system setup. You can download or upload your setup data to or from a device. You can also save it to a file on your PC or print it for review or permanent storage.

PowerTools Pro is designed to be the easiest-to-use software available for the 11/2 axis motion controllers.

1.3.1 Features

•"Hierarchy View" for quick navigation to any setup view

•Simple I/O function assignments

•Powerful online diagnostic capabilities

•Fill-in-the-blank motion profile parameters

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