Emerson P/N 400361-00 manual Define Hardware, Drive/Encoder View, Slot # View, Empty Slot View

7Configuring an Application

7.1Introduction

All applications using SM-EZMotion modules are configured using PowerTools Pro configuration software. For specific questions on PowerTools Pro operation, please refer to Section 3 of this manual.

The hierarchy in PowerTools gives the user a basic template on how to configure an application. The user should start at the top of the hierarchy, filling out necessary parameters on the different views, working all the way to the bottom of the hierarchy. Once the user is more familiar with the software, they may choose to skip various views.

By following the hierarchy from top to bottom, the user will start by configuring the hardware that the SM-EZMotion module will be used with (Drive Type, Motor Type, etc.). The user will then configure the different Setup views for all the different configuration parameters (i.e. User Units, Tuning, PLS, Torque Limits, etc.). Next, the user configures the Digital and Analog I/O for the drive, SM-EZMotion module, and any SM-I/O Plus modules. The user then defines all of the different motion profiles (Jogs, Homes, Indexes, Gears) to be used in the application. After the hardware, setup parameters, I/O, and motion have been configured, the user writes programs to tie the entire application together. Once the programs are complete, the user can create the interface for Modbus communications to the different drive/module parameters.

7.2 Define Hardware

7.2.1 Drive/Encoder View

The Drive/Encoder view allows the user to configure the Drive Type and Encoder Type being used in the application. Figure 53 shows the Drive/Encoder view.

Figure 53: Drive/Encoder View

7.2.2 Slot # View

The Slot # View(s) allow the user to configure which option modules are populated in which slots. Some of the views, depending on the option module selected, have configuration or setup parameters associated with the module. Each of the views for the different option modules are shown below.

7.2.2.1 Empty Slot View

If Empty Slot is selected in the Slot # Module combo box, the remainder of the view should be blank. The hierarchy automatically updates to show that no module is populated in the specific slot, see Figure 54.

Figure 54: Slot # View (Empty Slot)

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