Chapter 5 - Configuring Impulse with an IDC Keypad
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Chapter 5 - Configuring Impulse with an IDC Keypad
Section 1 of this chapter is intended primarily to familiarize new IDC keypad users with the FP100
Impulse K eypad, and we recommend this section be revi ewed by those expe rienced with the F P220
keypad as well. If yo u are using an FP220 keypad (version 3.00 and above) to configure the Impulse,
it is imperative that the keypad DIP-switches be set as shown on the next page.
Section 2 provides step-by-step procedures for configuring the Impulse with either the FP100 or
FP220 keypad.
Section 1 - Introduction to the FP100 Impulse Keypad
The FP100 version of the IDC keypad was developed solely for the Impulse drive, while the FP220
(version 3 .00 and h igher ) can also be u sed with the Impu lse and with IDC’s extensive line of Smart
Drives. The FP100-RS485 and FP220-RS485 keypads may be used with an Impulse and RS-485
communication.
The keypad was designed to provide operators with a convenient way to configure an application,
and though it functions primarily as an operator interface, it is also effective as a troubleshooting
tool.
Application Note: If a project file was created in Application Developer using the Extended level
of Numeric Precision (Axis Setup > Command > Numeric Precision > Extended), you will receive
a pr ecision err or message when the file is loaded into a keypad. Only the Standard level of numeric
precision (Axis Setup > Command > Numeric Precision > Standard) is compatible with the precision
level of the keypad. See Chapter 4, Configuring Impulse with Application Developer.
Keypad Features
• Easy-t o-read, two- line, 40-cha racter,
back-lit display
• Can be sealed to IP65 (NEMA 4) wash-
down environment
• Large, scratch-proof keys with audible
and tactile feedback
• Connects to the Impulse with a remote
cable
• Allows project files to be copied to and
from a PC.