Danaher Motion B8962, B8961 Operator's Manual

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B8961 and B8962

Brushless Servo Smart Drives

Operator’s Manual

P/N PCW-4744, Rev 1.9

This manual covers the following IDC Products: B8961-1 axis Brushless Servo Smart Drive B8962-2 axis Brushless Servo Smart Drive

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Table of Contents

PRODUCT AND MANUAL OVERVIEW................................................................1

SHIPPING CONTENTS......................................................................................................................2

QUICK START......................................................................................................3

KEYPAD OPERATION.........................................................................................7

KEYPAD FEATURES ..........................................................................................................................7

Keypad Har dware Features ..........................................................................................................................9

Dipswitches..........................................................................................................................9

Contrast ................................................................................................................................9

Remote Mounting.................................................................................................................9

KEY PAD PROGRAMMING MENU STRUCTURE...........................................................................10

RUN Menus ......................................................................................................................................................10

PROG Running Programs..............................................................................................11

JOG Jogging the Motor ..............................................................................................11

TEST Test and Debugging functions ...........................................................................12

EDIT Menus .....................................................................................................................................................13

PROG Creating and Editing Motion Programs..............................................................13

SETUP System Set-up Menu ...........................................................................................14

POS Reset Current Position to Zero ..........................................................................15

LIST List User Memory Usage ....................................................................................15

TUNING Servo Tuning.......................................................................................................15

HELP Menus .....................................................................................................................................................16

At the Main Menu...............................................................................................................16

At the Menus and Sub-Menus .............................................................................................16

In the Editor .......................................................................................................................16

COPY Menus ....................................................................................................................................................16

PROG Copy a Program to Another Program.................................................................16

TO PAD Upload Memory to Keypad................................................................................17

FROM Download Memory to Control...........................................................................17

DEL Men u.........................................................................................................................................................17

RUN-TIME OPERATOR INTERFACE................................................................................................17

CONFIGURING YOUR SYSTEM ........................................................................19

SETUP MENU..................................................................................................................................20

MOTOR Motor/Drive Configuration ....................................................................................................20

ENC Encoder Configuration ............................................................................................................22

MECH Mechanical Configuration .....................................................................................................24

I/O Input & Output Configuration .............................................................................................28

JOG Jogging Configuration .............................................................................................................36

HOME Homing Configuration ............................................................................................................37

PROG Program-Run Configuration .................................................................................................39

RS232 RS-232C Configuration ............................................................................................................40

MISC Miscellaneous Configuration Parameter s .........................................................................40

TUNING YOUR SERVO SYSTEM ....................................................................................................43

Compensator ......................................................................................................................44

RS-232C Users.....................................................................................................................44

Key Pad Tuning ..............................................................................................................................................45

Keypad Tuning Menu Tree..................................................................................................45

GAINS Setting the Servo Gains ......................................................................................45

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Toggle Tuning Stimulus.......................................................................................................46

Monitor Monitor Port .........................................................................................................46

PROGRAMMING YOUR APPLICATION ............................................................47

SMART DRIVE PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW.................................................................................47

CREATING OR EDITING PROGRAMS WITH THE KEYPAD ...........................................................47

COMMAND SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................48

VARIABLES AND ARITHMETIC .......................................................................................................49

VARIABLES ......................................................................................................................................49

LEGAL VERIABLE NAMES...............................................................................................................49

BUILT-IN VARIABLES.......................................................................................................................50

NON-VOLATILE VARIABLES............................................................................................................52

ARITHMETIC OPERANDS AND EQUATIONS.................................................................................53

BOOLEAN OPERATORS- & (AND), (OR)......................................................................................53

LOGICAL OPERATIONS ON EXPRESSIONS ...................................................................................54

INCREMENTING AND DECREMENTING VARIABLES.....................................................................54

EXPRESSIONS .................................................................................................................................54

MULTI-AXIS OPERATION ...............................................................................................................55

SIMPLE GO COMMANDS ...............................................................................................................55

TYPICAL PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES...........................................................................................58

READING AN ANALOG INPUT.......................................................................................................59

CONFIGURING AN ANALOG OUTPUT..........................................................................................60

PROGRAMMING COMMANDS..........................................................................61

PROGRAMMING WITH SERIAL COMMUNICATION ........................................91

SECTION 1:RS-232 PROTOCOL .....................................................................................................91

Making RS-232C Connections to the S6961/2 .....................................................................................91

Troubleshooting Serial Command Problems .......................................................................................92

Daisy Chaining Smart Drives ...................................................................................................................92

SECTION 2:APPLICATION DEVELOPER SOFTWARE.....................................................................93

Installing Application De veloper ..............................................................................................................93

Common Installation Er rors and Remedies ........................................................................................94

SECTION 3:USING APPLICATION DEVELOPER™..........................................................................95

Setup Wizar d ....................................................................................................................................................95

Axis Setup .........................................................................................................................................................99

I/O Setup.........................................................................................................................................................102

Miscellaneous (Misc) Setup ......................................................................................................................103

File Menu .......................................................................................................................................................104

Program Editor ............................................................................................................................................105

View Configuration ....................................................................................................................................106

Communications .........................................................................................................................................106

Run Men u......................................................................................................................................................107

SECTION 4:RS-232C IDEAL™COMMAND REFERENCE...............................................................108

Overview ........................................................................................................................................................108

Sample File ....................................................................................................................................................108

Command Syntax .......................................................................................................................................110

Serial Setup Commands ............................................................................................................................112

Serial Prog ramming Commands ...........................................................................................................118

Commands Not Used In Host Mode .....................................................................................................120

Serial Immediate Status Commands ....................................................................................................122

Serial Supervisory Commands ...............................................................................................................127

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HARDWARE REFERENCE ...............................................................................131

B8961 AND B8962 SMART DRIVE MOUNTING...........................................................................131

FK1 and FK2 Fan Kit ................................................................................................................................132

RPACK-1 and RP ACK-2 Mounting Installation ..................................................................................132

Remote Keypad Mounting ........................................................................................................................132

B8000 SMART DRIVE HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................133

B8961 AND B8962 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ........................................................................134

B8961 AND B8962 INPUT AND OUTPUT SCHEMATICS .............................................................135

TROUBLE SHOOTING .....................................................................................137

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS .....................................................................................................137

IDC PRODUCT SUPPORT ...............................................................................139

FACTORY AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS ....................................................................................139

REGIONAL OFFICES.....................................................................................................................139

TOLL FREE TECHNICAL SUPPORT...............................................................................................139

CAD LIBRARY...............................................................................................................................139

WARRANTY & REPAIRS ..................................................................................139

INDEX..............................................................................................................140

APPENDIX A: IDC ACTUATOR RATIOS..........................................................143

CONFIGURING INCH & MM UNITS ON SMART DRIVES USED WITH IDC ACTUATORS..................143

Methods For Configuring Ratio ..............................................................................................................143

IDC ACTUATOR RATIOS...............................................................................................................143

N, T,R2, R3, R4, NM, RM Series ...............................................................................................................143

APPENDIX B: EMC INSTALLATION................................................................147

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) INSTALLATION GUIDELINES.............................147

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................147

Separation and Shielding ..................................................................................................148

Grounding.........................................................................................................................149

Physical Installation ...................................................................................................................................150

AC Power Line Filtering .............................................................................................................................150

Motor Output P ower Cable Shielding ...................................................................................................151

Declaration of Confromity .......................................................................................................................152

APPENDIX C: FAN KIT OPTION .....................................................................153

APPENDIX D: REGEN PACK OPTION ............................................................155

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Chapter 1 - Product and Manual Overview

Product and Manual Overview

IDC’s B8961 and B8962,one and two axis Smart Drives,combine a DSP based servo amplifier with a powerful,but easy to use,machine controller.We offer a single axis version (B8961) and a dual axis version (B8962).The B8962 has two axes of independently configurable amplifiers.Both products incorporate IDC’s 5 amp continuous,10 amp peak,120/230VAC,digital servo amplifier with a motion/machine controller in a single,compact package.Up to 24 digital I/O are available to control other machine functions.Up to 8 of these can be configured as analog inputs or outputs.

The B8000 Series Smart Dri ves fe a t u re a 5 amp continu o u s , 10 amp peak, d i gi t a l b rushless servo dri ve using state of the art DSP tech n o l o gy to provide high p e r fo rmance closed loop servo control to a wide va riety of permanent mag n e t b rushless and brushed servo motors and actuators offe red by Industrial Dev i c e s C o r p o ra t i o n .

The Vector Control used by the servo amplifier offers higher bandwidth torque and velocity control when compared with sinusoidal or hall effect commutated brushless servo amplifiers.This results in an expanded torque speed curve that leads to higher throughput machines.The easy servo setup offered by the keypad configuration or via Application De veloper gives high speed,high torque,brushless servo motor performance,with an ease of use rivaled only by a stepper system.

IDC’s IDeal™Smart Drives provide excellent value when your application calls for any of the following:

• A small,1-2 axis machine controller

• A “motion node”to a master PLC or PC

• A cost effective operator interface

• Thumbwheel data inputs

• Flexible I/O capabilities

• On-board OPTO I/O modules (analog or digital)

The B8000 Series Smart Drives also feature a programming/operator interface.The intent of the Smart Drive’s keypad is to allow you to quickly and easily configure and program your system.Initial setup and configuration,in most cases,will require only a few minutes using the keypad.While Smart Drives fully support PC based RS232 programming,the setup and configuration sections of this manual often emphasize the keypad approach.RS232 commands and setup definitions are in a separate chapter.We strongly recommend using a keypad with your first B8000 Series Smart Drive application. You will also find it an invaluable troubleshooting and machine commissioning aid during subsequent applications.

The following manual has been designed to help you successfully install,program and operate your IDeal Programmable Smart Drive System.Each section of the manual emphasizes the common theme “Ease of Use”.If you have any questions that this manual does not adequately answer, please contact our factory application engineers.

The manual begins with this Overview, followed by a Quick Star t chapter to help you quickly confirm basic system operation.Next the manual describes Communication with Your Control via the keypad interface.RS-232 interface details are covered in Chapter 7, RS-232 Operation .

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Chapter 4 covers the procedure for Configuring Your System to your specific equipment and application re q u i re m e n t s . It includes step-by-step keypad instru c t i o n s on scrolling through and entering setup para m e t e rs .This chapter cove rs initial motor settings,I/O configuration,and defining the mechanics of your system.IDC’s Windows based Application De veloper also follows the same menu structure described here. .

Chapter 5, Programming Your Control , provides detailed program and application examples and strategies.Other topics include variable usage,user menus,math functions,and analog I/O. Our IDEAL™command language is generally regarded as the easiest motion control language in the industry. It is both easy to remember and intuitive,without sacrificing flexibility or power.

In Chapter 6, Command Ref e re n c e,this alphabetical listing of Smart Dri ve commands explains in detail syntax, ra n ge s ,d e fa u l t s , and provides pro gramming ex a m p l e s .

Chapter 7, RS-232 Operation , is for users who plan to use the Smart Drive in an RS232 hosted mode,or who wish to program and configure the drive via RS232. IDC’s Application De veloper program follows a standard Windows dialog box structure to make configuring and programming the Smart Drive control straight forward.This section also covers RS232 command syntax and definition for users who are not using Windows.

The Har dware Reference chapter provides detailed I/O schematics,as well as motor drawings,cables and specifications.The Troubleshooting chapter lists a series of common application problems along with their symptoms and solutions. Included with this manual is the Application De veloper cd-rom.IDC’s Application Developer and Servo Tuner software are automatically installed on your hard drive by running the setup program on the Application Developer cd-rom.This disc also includes a readme file containing the latest information on software features.Many demo programs are included with AppDeveloper.

If you cannot find the information that you need in this manual,please contact the Applications Department.(800) 227-1066.

Shipping Contents

1. B8961 or B8962 Smart Drive control

2. 120 VAC power cable

3. Application Developer software cd-rom

4. Installed OPTO modules (optional)

5. Fan Kit (optional) Note:Units ordered as B8961NPs or B8962NP do not include the following keypad items:

1. Keypad programming/operator interface (Part #FP220)

2. Keypad remote extension cable (6 ft)

3. Keypad remote mounting gasket

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Quick Start

The purpose of the Quick Start chapter is to help an experienced motion control user quickly set-up and bench test a B8000 Series Smart Drive with an IDC supplied motor/encoder package.The following directions assume that the user is familiar with servo motors,encoders,servo amplifiers,servo controls,and their related electrical connections.Please refer to Chapter 4, “Configuring Your System” if you have questions on any of these procedures.

For ease of set-up,we recommend that you use a key p a d ,and in this chapter it is assumed that a keypad is used for set-up, even if an RS232 connection will be used later.

Caution: All connectors are KEYED to prevent “backwards” installation. The connectors should fit snugly, but do not need to be forced.

Caution: Do not plug the motor/encoder connector into the drive until instructed. The motor and encoder can be damaged by an incorrect motor setting.

Apply Power

Chapter 2 - Quick Start

Connect the B8000 Series Smart Drive to 120VAC using the supplied AC power cable and connector. The AC power input terminals are labeled and located at the top of the Smart Drive.When power is applied,the display briefly shows Model number and Software Revision,then changes to the Main Display.The Main Display continuously shows the position of each axis on the top line and the status of Inputs 1-8 and Outputs 1-8 on the bottom line.

Select the Motor Type

1. Press the EDIT key. Press SETUP (F2),then MOTOR (F1),then TYPE (F1).

2. The display should show NONE.Use the á and â keys to change the motor choice.If you have a

B8962,use the ß and à arrows to change to axis two to verify the motor choice.

3. Once the proper motor and voltage level has been selected,press ESC to save your choices.

4. You will be prompted to Enable each axis.Choose YES (F1).

If using a non-IDC motor, please call the factory for details on obtaining a motor data file for your motor. If you already have this custom motor data file, see the Using Non-IDC M o t o r section of Chapter 7, RS-232 Opera t i o n .

+0.0000 +0.0000 00000000 00000000

------ á EDIT â ------

PROG SETUP POS

Axis One Motor Type

B23:110 VAC

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Connect The Motor and Encoder Cable(s)

Power down the drive and connect the pre-wired motor and encoder cables to the Smart Drive.The 20 pin motor/encoder cable plugs into the bottom of the Smart Drive.The MS connectors are keyed at the motor end.See the diagram below for more information.If necessary,please refer to the Har dware Reference chapter for wiring diagrams.

End-of-travel inputs are jumpered at the factory. See the Har dware Reference section for IDC supplied limit switch wiring schematics.

After all motor and encoder cables are firmly connected, reapply power and continue on with the Quick Star t directions.

Caution: The motor will be enabled when the drive is powered up.

Jog the Motor

1. Press RUN.Press JOG (F2).

2. Press the ß or à key to jog (and á and â keys to jog axis two on the B8962).

3. Change the Jog Speed by pressing High (F2) or Low (F1) and jog again.

------ RUN ------

PROG JOG TEST

Run [TEST MOVE] Program

Press ESC to return to the Main Display.

1. Press RUN.Press TEST(F3).Press MOVE(F3)

2. Select the axis to test.(F1,F2,or F3) The axis selected will move forward and backward one distance unit.(Distance units default to motor revolutions.)

------ TEST MOVE -----Axis 1 Both Axis 2

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Create and Run a Simple Program

Press ESC to return to the Main Display.

1. Press EDIT. Press PROG (F1). Enter 1.(Edit program #1.)

AC1 Press F2 & 2 & 1 & ENTER VE10 Press F1 & 2 & 1 & 0 & ENTER DI3 Press F2 & 1 & 3 & ENTER GO Press F1 & 3 & ENTER EN Press F3 & 6 & ENTER

2. Press ESC to save the program and return to the Main Display.

3. Press RUN,then PROG (F1),then enter 1.(Run program #1.) The program should move the motor 3 revolutions.

Discrete Input Test

Connect a 12” test wire to one of the COM screw terminals found on the side of the drive.One by one,touch the test lead to each Input screw terminal and verify that the input status shown on the Main Display toggles between 0 and 1.

Discrete Output Test

1. Press RUN. Press TEST (F3). Press OUTPUT (F2)

2. Press the ß or à key to select an output number.

3. Press the â or á to turn the output ON or OFF.

4. Press ESC to leave this menu.The outputs will return to their state prior to entering the test mode.Please use caution when manually toggling outputs connected to live devices.No software interlocks are observed during this test.

Chapter 2 - Quick Start

The OPTO position’s default configuration is as an input.Please see Configuring Your System for information on changing these to Outputs.You will then be able

to toggle their state from this screen.

Where to go from here?

Successfully completing these steps confirms the basic operation of your system.At this point, you may want to refer to the following sections for more information:

• Hardware connections p.134

• Configuring Your System p.19

• IDC Actuator Gear Ratios p.25

• Non-IDC’s motor operation p.21

• Drive mounting p.131

• Fan Kit and RPACK connections p.132

• I/O software configuration p.28

• I/O hardware schematics p.135

• Basic keypad operation p. 7

• Programming examples p.58

• RS232 connection and usage p.91

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Keypad Operation

This chapter is meant to familiarize a first time user with the basics of IDC’s keypad operation.IDC’s keypad functions fall into two categories. The keypad functions first as a programming and troubleshooting tool.Secondly, it functions as an operator interface.Operators can run programs,make menu choices,or be prompted to enter data via the keypad number keys.

The first section of this chapter, Keypad Features , defines the basic function of each button on the keypad.The second section,Menu Structur e, gives the programmer a broad overview of how the keypad’s setup and programming menus operate and fit together. Detailed information about each step parameter is presented in Configuring Your Control .

Keypad Features

Chapter 3 - Keypad Operation

Display

Easy to read,2 line,40 character,back-lit supertwist display.

F1, F2, F3 Function Keys

Used as Menu selectors.Used with numeric keys to select commands in the editor. Programmable as operator menu selections.See the FK command for information on using the function keys within a program.

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RUN

Runs a Program, Jogs an axis,or accesses Test/Debugging functions like Program Trace mode,and amplifier Enable/Disable/Reset.

EDIT

Edits setup parameters,programs,tuning (servos only),and resets position counter. Also accesses program listing and teach mode. (Teach mode will be implemented

in a future software r evision.)

HELP

Provides help on keys,menus and command syntax.

COPY

Copies one program to another within a unit.Copying a complete application, including all programs,setup parameters and motor configuration information. Smart Drive to Smart Drive copying,via the keypad,will be implemented in a future software release.

DEL

Deletes characters in the editor, or entire programs from memory.

Arrows (ß, à, and á, â)

Scroll through menu options,setup choices and programs in the editor.Also used to move an axis in jog mode.

Decimal Point

Used to enter fixed point numbers.

Comma

Used in multi-axis controls to separate axis command parameters.Also part of the syntax in message and variable prompt commands.

ALPHA

Alpha plus a numeric key selects the first letter on that key.Press the numeric key more than once to select second or third characters. For example,Alpha+1+1

selects B.Other ASCII symbols,such as the >< and á characters can be selected with Alpha using the á and â arrow keys.

ENTER

Selects a choice and enters a space in the editor.

Sign (+/-)

Selects the direction of motion in programs and can be used in math expressions.

ESC

Stops a program,backs up a menu level,also used for exiting and saving programs while in the editor.

Numeric Keys (0-9)

Enters numbers.Used with Alpha to select characters.Used with F1-F3 to enter commands in the editor.

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Keypad Hardware Features

Dipswitches

A bank of four dipswitches on the back of the keypad provide a way to lock operators out of various keypad access levels.See the chart below for switch assignments.If access to a menu level is denied,pressing that key will have no effect. For example,if 1 is on,and 2 is off, the operator will be able to stop motion, and program execution,(by pressing the escape key) but will not be able to access the RUN menus to select another program to run.This is a hardware inhibit,and is independent of any software,or setup parameter in the Smart Drive. Power must be cycled before keypad dipswitch changes take effect.

In addition,access to the jog menu can be enabled or disabled from software.

SW1 SW2 Function Level off off Full keypad functionality off on No access to RUN, ESC,EDIT,COPY, DEL menus on off No access to RUN, EDIT,COPY, DEL menus on on No access to EDIT, COPY, DEL menus

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Switch 3 and 4 are reserved for future functionality.

Contrast

On the back of the keypad,there is a single,plastic, flat head screw driver adjustable,potentiometer.This is used to adjust the contrast on the LCD display. If the Smart Drive and keypad were purchased together,this adjustment has been made by IDC.Some adjustment may still be needed to accommodate unusual lighting or viewing angles.

Remote Mounting

The keypad can easily be remote mounted and sealed to NEMA 4 specifications by using the included mounting gasket and 6 foot communication cable.The gasket should be installed with its adhesive side to the enclosure.A pressure seal is formed between the gasket and the keypad,while the adhesive maintains the seal between the enclosure and the gasket.The keypad communicates with the Smart Drive via RS-232 so this cable can be extended if needed.At longer distances,users may have to provide a separate 5 VDC supply to power the keypad.Complete keypad drawings and pinouts can be found in the Har dware Reference chapter.

Back of Keypad Detail drawing

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Key Pad Programming Menu Structure

Most operations from the Keypad are menu-driven.A menu consists of a title bar on the top display line and as many as three options (or sub-menus) at a time on the bottom display line.Each option is positioned over one of the function keys. Pressing a function key will select the corresponding option.

If a menu has more than three options,arrows will appear in the title bar indicating that there are more options which are not displayed.Pressing the appropriate arrows (indicated on the display) will cycle through all options associated with the menu.To leave a menu,without making a selection,or to back up one menu level,press ESC.

The following tree shows the Menus which are accessible from the Main Display by pressing RUN, EDIT, HELP, COPY, and DEL keys.

NOTE:ESC backs up one menu in SETUP, and returns the user to the Main Display elsewhere.

RUN EDIT HELP COPY DEL

PROG: Run pro g r a m s , by name or number.

JOG: Jog either axis at low or high speeds using submenu and a r row keys

T E S T: Run pro g r a m s in trace mode, amplifier shutdown and reset, test outputs, and moves.

RUN Menus

PROG: Edit/Wr i t e p rograms, most commands are listed on the keypad.

SETUP: Configure system and operating l i m i t s .

POS: Sets curre n t position to a desire d v a l u e .

L I S T: D i rectory of s t o red pro g r a m s , memory usage and available space.

TUNING: Servo tuning via keypad, or set-up for PC-based tuning.

TEACH: Teach move p o s i t i o n s

At Main Menu: P rovides help on the function of each key.

At Menus: P rovides help on how to move about menus.

At Sub-Menus: Explains setup c h o i c e s .

In the Editor: P rovides command d e s c r i p t i o n s .

PROGRAM: Copies p rograms within a c o n t ro l .

T O PA D : Uploads a c o n t rols memory to a k e y p a d .

FROM: Downloads keypad memory to a c o n t ro l .

PROGRAM: Deletes a p ro g r a m .

Pressing the RUN key displays a second set of RUN

RUN

sub-menus.Access the sub-menus by pressing the function keys F1,F2,and F3,which are below PROG, JOG and TEST respectively.

------ RUN ------

PROG JOG TEST

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PROG Running Programs

Run an existing program by program number, by pressing:

1. PROG(F1)

2. Program number 1-199 using numeric keys (1-400 available with the 30k expanded memory option)

3. ENTER

Chapter 3 - Keypad Operation

á RUN PROGRAM â

> 5

Run an existing program by name by pressing:

1. PROG(F1)

2. á and â keys to scroll through the list of available programs until you find the program you want

3. ENTER

JOG Jogging the Motor

Jog either axes by pressing:

1. RUN

2. JOG(F2)

3. ß and à keys to move axis 1 á and â keys to move axis 2 on a B8962.

Note:The á and â keys will also jog Axis 1 on a single axis unit.

Change between Low and High speeds with the F1 and F2 keys. Jog speeds and accelerations can be changed in the JOG \ SETUP menu.

“Jog”an incremental distance by:

1. RUN

2. JOG (F2)

3. Entering a number (i.e.,0.012).

4. Pressing and releasing an arrow key will make the motor move this distance. The arrow pressed determines the direction of the move.

5. Repeat 3 and 4 until at desired position.

Additional pushes of arrow keys will jog the same distance until either, F1,F2,or F3 is pressed.This feature is intended for very fine, final positioning.The incremental jog speed is therefore fixed at a very low speed.

--á RUN PROGRAM â--

> 12 GRIND

JOG AXIS 1 +0.0000 <LO> HIGH

JOG AXIS 1 +0.0000 Dist.: .01

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TEST Test and Debugging functions

TRACE

The trace features allows you to de-bug programs by sequentially executing one program command at a time. Press:

1. RUN \ TEST \ TRACE

2. Enter the program name or number

3. ENTER The top line displays the program number, the number of nested loops,and the number of nested routines.The bottom line shows the command to be executed when you press ENTER.Each time you press ENTER,the displayed command will be executed.Pressing ESC halts program execution.TRACE mode is not currently supported during homing operations.

OUTPUT

This feature allows you to test the control’s outputs, as well as the devices to which they are connected, by forcing them on and off. Press:

1. RUN \ TEST \ OUTPUT

2. ß à keys to scroll through outputs 1-8,and any OPTO positions configured as outputs.

3. á â keys to turn the output on and off

Please use caution when connected to live devices.The Outputs will revert to their original state when ESC is pressed. NOTE:The OPTO position default to Inputs.They must be configured as outputs from the SETUP / I/O / OPTO menu before being accessible from this test utility. See Configuring Your System for details.

á TRACE PROGRAM â >_

PR:5 LP:1 GS:0 DI8000

Test Output #4

ß á ON â à

MOVE

This selection moves your motor shaft one user unit forward and backwards.This allows you to verify basic motor, encoder, and amplifier operation. Press: RUN \ TEST \ MOVE,and select the axis to move.Pressing the axis Function key will start the move.

SHUTDN

Selecting SHUTDN (shut down) allows you to enable,disable or reset axis 1 or axis 2 (B8962). When a drive is disabled,the amplifier is off and your motor has no power.The shaft can be manually rotated relatively easily. RESET returns each drive to its power-on condition. Existing set-up parameters are restored. Press:

1. RUN \ TEST \ à \ SHUTDN

2. ENABLE,DISABLE or RESET

ß Drive 1 Disabled à

ENABLE DISABLE RESET

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RS232 Serial Communications

Chapter 3 - Keypad Operation

ENCODER

EDIT Menus

EDIT

RUN > TEXT > RS232

This feature allows for testing of the terminal serial communications port through the keypad.

Testing Serial Transmission:

1. From the Test Connection menu press the F1 key to select the TRANSMIT option

2. The SmartDrive will now transmit the string ”ABC123” every 5 seconds.

Testing Serial Receive:

1. From the Test Connection menu press the F3 key to select the RECEIVE option.

2.Any character received on the terminal port will be displayed on the keypad.

To be implemented in a future version of software.

Pressing the EDIT key reveals three sub-menus called PROG,SETUP and POS.

---- Test Connection-----

TRANSMIT RECEIVE

Test String ‘ABC123’

Transmitting....

Data Received

------ á EDIT â ------

PROG SETUP POS

Pressing the â key reveals three more EDIT sub-menus called LIST,TUNING and TEACH.

Access the PROG, SETUP, POS,LIST,TUNING and TEACH sub-menus by pressing the appropriate function key. See descriptions of each of these sub-menus below.

PROG Creating and Editing Motion Programs

This menu allows you to edit an existing program,or begin entering a new program from the keypad.

Use the numeric keys to enter a program number to start a new motion program,or use the á and â

keys to scroll through the list of existing programs,and press ENTER.

You are now viewing your IDeal™motion program in the keypad program editor and are ready to edit your program.

See Programming Your Application for more information on editing IDeal motion programs with the keypad.

------ á EDIT â ------

LIST TUNING TEACH

-á EDIT PROGRAM â-

-> 5

AC3 VE1 DI8000 GO EN

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SETUP System Set-up Menu

The following table shows the structure within the SETUP menu. For complete descriptions of each system parameter in the SETUP sub-menu,see Configuring Your System .

Sub- Set-up Description of Set-up Parameters Menus Parameters

MOTOR TYPE Motor type

D-RES Drive Resolution DIR Direction of travel

ENC MODE Select open/closed loop mode

E-RES Encoder resolution

FOL-ERR Following error

MECH DIST Distance Units

RATIO Scale distance to preferred user units BKLASH Electronic backlash compensation VEL Speed units VMAX Critical speed limit ACCEL Acceleration units

(fixed at 8000 on IDC motors)

I/O INPUTS Input functions

OUTPUTS Output functions OPTOS OPTO module configuration

JOG ACCEL Jog acceleration

LO-VEL Low jog velocity HI-VEL High jog velocity ENABLE Enable/disable jog in RUN menu

HOME EDGE Edge of home switch

SWITCH Type of home switch OFFSET Position counter offset FINAL Final homing direction

PROG PWR-UP Program to run on power up, if any

SCAN How to scan program select inputs DELAY Program Select de-bounce time

RS232 ECHO Echo characters

UNIT# Serial address

MISC DISPLAY Display mode

STOP-RATE Decel rate when stop input activated TEST Enable Test Menu

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POS Reset Current Position to Zero

POS is a quick way to reset the motor’s current position to (absolute) zero,which can be a helpful setup and debugging tool. Press:

1. EDIT \ POS

2. YES (F1) or NO (F3)

LIST List User Memory Usage

LIST provides a way to view your program memory usage.Your IDC Smart Drive will accept up to 199 IDeal™motion programs of 1024 characters each,with 6K bytes of program storage available (up to 400 programs available with the 30k expanded memory option).

Pressing:

1. EDIT \ â \ LIST

Displays the number of programs stored in your Smart Drive.

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Reset Position? YES NO

DIRECTORY áMOREâ PROGRAMS: 18

2. â

Displays the total amount of memory your programs have used.

3. â

Displays the number of bytes of memory you still have available.

4. âââ ... â

Displays the number of bytes being used by each of your programs.

TUNING Servo Tuning

The following shows the structure of the TUNING menu.See Configuring Your System for a complete description of servo tuning and the parameters in the

TUNING sub-menus.

Sub- Set-up Description of Set-up Parameters Menus Parameters

AXIS 1 GAINS Alter servo gains for AXIS 1.

TOGGLE Start step function generator to view system

MONITOR Configure oscilloscope monitor port. NOHUNT Enable between-move Anti-Hunt feature. WINDUP Enable Inertial Anti-Windup feature.

DIRECTORY áMOREâ BYTES USED: 1186

DIRECTORY áMOREâ BYTES FREE: 4958

DIRECTORY áMOREâ 5 <untitled>: 56 bytes

response.

AXIS 2 Tune Axis 2 (same set up parameters as

RS232 Configure Smart Drive for tuning via

AXIS 1 above)

RS-232C port and IDC’s Servo Tuner

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TEACH Teach Move Positions Within a Program

To be implemented in a future version of software.

HELP Menus

Whenever you have a question using the keypad,pressing HELP will display a help

HELP

message related to the menu you are currently in.Help messages are often several lines,which you can scroll through using the á and â keys.When you are finished

reading a help message,pressing ESC returns you to the menu.

At the Main Menu

HELP explains the functions available when you press any of the non-numeric keys.

At the Menus and Sub-Menus

HELP explains the selections available from your current menu location.

In the Editor

HELP provides a brief alphabetical command list.Full syntax and details on command usage are available in the IDeal™Command Reference of this manual,or from HELP in the Application Developer editor.

COPY Menus

Copying programs from one name (or number) to another can save you a

COPY

significant amount of time when programming your Smart Drive.The keypad has its own non-volatile memory, which allows you to upload the memory (motion programs,set-up and tuning parameters) of one Smart Drive, reconnect and download the memory contents to another unit.Note:Smart Drive to Smart Drive c o pying via the keypad is not yet implemented in the B8000 Series of Smart Dri ve s .

- - - - á HELP â - - - -

Use RUN key to...

This option is used to select the motor type...

á COMMAND SUMMARY â

AC Acceleration

Pressing the COPY key brings up three choices that can be accessed by pressing the function keys.

PROG Copy a Program to Another Program

This selection allows you to copy any existing program to a new program name.

1. Press PROG

2. Enter the source program number. Or,if you wish, you can scroll through your list of program names by using the âá keys.

3. Press ENTER

Then you are asked to enter the new program.If the target program already exists, you will have to delete it first (see DEL). Then

1. Enter the target program.

2. Press ENTER

Remember to change the name of the copied programs to avoid subroutine call conflicts.

- - - - - COPY - - - - -

PROG TO PAD FROM

á SOURCE PROGRAM â

> 5

á TARGET PROGRAM â

> 5

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DEL Menu

DEL

The COPY TO-FROM feature has been implemented which allows user setup and programs to be downloaded to and from the keypad.A special keypad cable (PCS-5004) provides a +5V power supply and a 9 pin D style connector for communications with Application Developer™.COPY TO-FROM requires SmartDrive version v6.00 or higher and keypad firmware v2.60 or higher. Contact IDC for firmware upgrades and cable information

Copy TO Keypad:

1.Press F2 key to select TO PAD (Note:Unit address is not saved in keypad)

Copy FROM Keypad:

1.Press F3 key to select FROM (Note:Unit address is not set from keypad transfer)

In order to use COPY TO-FROM with Application Developer™, connect the kepad to the PC using cable PCS-5004 and select “Retrieve All”from the Application Developer Communications menu to load data from the keypad and select “Send All”from the Application Developer Communications menu to load data to the keypad.See the Application Developer section in the S696X,B896X and 96X manuals for more information on using Application Developer.

The DEL key lets you delete any motion program currently in your Smart Drive. Press:

1. DEL

2. Enter the number of the program to delete.Or, if you wish, you can scroll through a list of existing program names by using the âá keys.

3. ENTER

-----------COPY---------PROG TO PAD FROM

á DELETE PROGRAM â

> _

Run-Time Operator Interface

Your keypad features an easy-to-read,2-line,40-character, back-lit display that can be easily remote mounted to a panel and exposed to industrial NEMA 4 environments.

While motion programming and system configuration procedures using the keypad are defined by IDC, run-time operation (i.e.how the machine operator will interface with the Smart Drive) falls completely within the customer’s control.

Here are some of the operating functions you can program with the Smart Drive:

• Run a program on power-up,on input signal from a PLC,or RS-232C host command

• Within a program,prompt the operator for any program variable (the number of parts to run,size of parts,speed,etc.)

• Run a part or prog ram by name

• Lock-out operators from programming functions

For more information on programming your Smart Drive’s operator interface,see the Programming Your Application and IDeal™Command Reference chapters.

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Configuring Your System

This chapter presents a straight forward,intuitive procedure for Configuring Your System to your specific equipment and application requirements.The following

configuration section contains detailed,step-by-step directions for customizing the B8961 and B8962 to your specific application and mechanical requirements.IDC recommends that even experienced users follow this procedure in its entirety. Following all the SETUP steps will insure that no critical parameters are overlooked.

The task of configuring your B8961 or B8962 Smart Drive system to a specific application consists of customizing a number of software parameters to match the mechanics of the system.These parameters include distance,acceleration and velocity scaling as well as I/O configuration.Other than plugging in the motor/encoder cable and connecting your I/O wiring,there are no hardware settings on a B8961 or B8962 Smart Drive system.

All of the software configuration can be done via the keypad,or via RS232 using Application De veloper.The Configuring Your System description presented here is from a keypad user’s perspective,via the keypad menu structure and step-by-step keypad instructions.

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Keypad strokes needed to get to the input set-up menu.

Application De veloper and RS-232C users will want to refer to this chapter for detailed explanations of configuration parameters.Details on how to use IDC’s Application De veloper can be found in the Chapter 7. For RS-232C terminal users, non-Windows™PC users,or PLC users,the equivalent 2-character ASCII configuration commands are detailed in the RS-232 Command Reference section Chapter 7,but the examples presented here are valid for all users.The 2-character ASCII command appears in brackets next to the appropriate keypad menu choice in this chapter.Application De veloper users will find that the Windows dialog boxes under the Setup menu follow the keypad menu structure very closely.

Users who plan to create and download their own ASCII setup file will also find this section useful.The RS-232 command that relates to the parameter being set is in brackets below the keypad menu structure.RS-232 command syntax details are in the RS-232 Command Reference section of Chapter 7.

Each SETUP step follows the format of the example below:

In App Developer click on SETUP/I/O

EDIT

SETUP I/O

Input Defn [ID]

Default:UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

RS-232 input configuration command

IN1: unassigned

BBBBKREJUUUUßáâà

The function of each input is easily configured using the k eypad as described on the fol lowing page.

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SETUP Menu

Pressing the EDIT key followed by the SETUP function key reveals three menus.

Pressing â reveals a second and a third set of menus. Each of these sub-menus are explained below.

- - - á SETUP â - - -

MOTOR ENC MECH

- - - á SETUP â - - -

I/O JOG HOME

NEW MOTOR CONFIGURATION

The structure of the motor type selection menu has changed in order to accommodate the addition of the built-in linear servo motor files plust the expansion of the B servo motor series.The MOTOR TYPE menu option now has three sub-menus: STEPER (for step motor drive parameters), R-SRVO (for rotary ser vo motors) and L-SRVO (for linear servo motors).

Configuring Stepper Motor Type

EDIT

Configuring R-SRVO Motor Type [MT]

EDIT

This option specifies the type of rotary servo motor connected to the B896X SmartDrive and the operating voltage level.The motor parameters used for drive configuration have been specifically tailored for IDC supplied rotary servo motors.

> SETUP > MOTOR > TYPE > STEPER

Default: STEPPER (S696X)

N/A (B896X) INDEXER (96X)

> SETUP > MOTOR > TYPE > R-SRVO

Default: N/A (S696X)

NONE (B896X) INDEXER (96X)

- - - á SETUP â - - -

PROG RS232 MISC

--- Motor Type ---

STEPER R-SERVO L-SERVO

Axis One Motor Type

ßá STEPPER âà

– Axis One R-Srvo Type –

ßá B32:110VAC âà

1.Use the ß and à keys to select an axis.

2.Use the á and â keys to scroll through the list of IDC’s rotary motors

3.Press the ESC key to select None (Sets Kiiand Kipgains to zero.)

B12:110VAC B22:110VAC,B22:220VAC B23:110VAC,B23:220VAC B23H:110VAC,B23H:220VAC B32:110VAC,B32:220VAC B33:110VAC,B33:220VAC B40:110VAC,B40:220VAC B41:110VAC,B41:220VAC B42:110VAC,B42:220VAC BN21:110VAC BN23:100VAC BN31:110VAC BN32:110VAC H3:110VAC H4:110VAC or OTHER Default:None.

Consult the factory if you intend to use a non-IDC motor.See Chapter 7, RS-232 Operation , for information on configuring a Smart Drive for a non-IDC motor.

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CAUTION: If the motor type is set incorrectly the motor may be damaged. Specifying the incorrect voltage will not damage anything, but different current loop gains are used so system instability may result.

The safest way to change motor types is to:

1. Power up the control without the motor connected.

2. Change the Motor Type setup parameter to the new motor.

3. Remove power.

4. Connect the motor.

5. Re-apply power.

EDIT

SETUP MOTOR-D-RES

- Axis One Drive Res -

ßá 8000 counts/rev âà

Motor Resolution [MR]

Default:B Motors = 8,000,H motors = 8,000,BN Motors = 4,000.

IDC’s B8961 and B8962 Smart Drives allow you to set a different drive input resolution than the actual resolution encoder.This option specifies the input resolution for each axis of your digital servo smart drive,in counts per motor revolution.This is a very useful feature when retrofitting microstepping systems.

It is ve ry i m p o rtant that the e n c o d e r resolution (E-RES) is set to your post-quadra t u re encoder resolution.D-RES can be set at the users discretion.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the áâ and ENTER keys to select from a list of drive resolutions available:

200,400,1000,2000,5000,8000,10,000,18,000,25,000,25,400,and 36000.

Your mechanics,and application needs will dictate the choice of D-RES. For example,if you want to move in .1 deg ree increments,a D-RES choice of 18,000 will allow 50 motor steps per degree and prevent any resolution induced rounding errors.

EDIT

SETUP MOTOR DIR

- Axis One Motor Dir -

ßá POSITIVE âà

Motor Direction [MD]

Default: Positive This option provides a convenient way to change which direction the motor

moves when you program a positive distance command.

When POSITIVE is selected as the motor direction,the EOT+ limit switch should be wired so that moves in the plus direction (as shown on the keypad display, or via the PA command) will activate the switch.When NEGATIVE is selected,the EOT+ limit switch should be wired so that moves in the negative direction (as shown on the keypad display, or via the PA command) will activate the switch.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the áâ and ENTER keys to select a direction

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ENC Encoder Configuration

EDIT

SETUP ENC MODE

- Axis One Enc Mode -

ßá CLOSED LOOP âà

Encoder Mode [EM]

Default: SERVO CLOSED LOOP

This option sets the encoder mode for each axis.

The B8961 and B8962 servo position loops are closed by the DSP in the amplifier, freeing up the motion control board to do other processing.Therefore, you can run the servo in either “open loop”or “servo closed loop”modes.This allows you to view (on the keypad display or via the PAn commands) either the commanded or actual position in user units.All programmed moves are based on the Motor/Drive Resolution setting (D_RES).

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the á and â keys to scroll through the list of encoder modes and press

ESC to select:

Encoder Mode Description OPEN LOOP The OPEN LOOP position will be displa yed on the keypad. OPEN-STALL The OPEN LOOP position will be displayed on the k eypad but the

encoder will be used for stall detection.

CLOSED LOOP The encoder position is displayed on the keypad.All moves are

based on encoder position and stall detection is enabled.

SERVO-CLOSED The encoder position is displa yed on the keypad.All mo ves are

based on the commanded OPEN LOOP position and stall detection is enabled.

CLOSED LOOP PM The encoder position is displayed on the keypad.All moves are

based on encoder position,however, post move correction algorithms will keep the encoder position equal to the last commanded OPEN LOOP position. Following error is still active while in CLOSED LOOP PM mode.A following error will occur when the number of correction steps exceeds the following error value.This allows the SmartDrive to signal a fault when the displacement can not be corrected (i.e.the motor is stalled at an obstruction). Position maintenance will not attempt to correct position while navigating menus with the keypad.

EDIT

> SETUP > ENC > IN-RANGE > WINDOW

- Axis One PM DeadBnd -

ßá 25 Steps âà

Configuring Position Maintenance Deadband [IR]

Default: 25 motor steps Range: 0 - 99999

Position maintenance deadband is a user definable region surrounding the commanded position in which the motor shaft can reside and not be considered “out of position”.A displacement position exceeding the last commanded position +/- the deadband value,will cause position maintenance to attempt to correct the position.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use numeric keys to enter a new deadband value and press ENTER then ESC

to register.

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NOTE: EDIT > SETUP > ENC > INRANGE > WINDOW and the IR serial command have an alternate functionality with servo SmartDrive systems. See the B8961/2 manual for more details.

EDIT

> SETUP > ENC > PMGAIN

Configuring Position Maintenance Gain [PG]

Default: 10 Range: 1 - 32767

The position maintenance gain value is an integer factor usedin determining the velocity at which the position maintenance correction move will travel.Correction velocity is calculated as (displacement * correction gain) in units of steps/sec. Therefore,the larger the displacement,the faster position maintenance will attempt to correct position. For example,if the correction gain is set to 3 and an active displacement of 3200 steps occurs,the correction velocity will be (3 * 3200) = 9600 steps/sec.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use numeric keys to enter a new position maintenance gain and press ENTER then ESC to register.

EDIT

> SETUP > ENC > PMMAX

- Axis One PMGain -

ß 10 à

- Axis One PMMax -

ß 1 RPS à

Configuring Position Max Velocity [PV]

Default: 1 RPS Range: 0.005 - 9999999

The position maintenance maximum velocity value sets a velocity limit in which position maintenance will attempt to correct position.Regardless of the magnitude of displacement or correction gain,the correction velocity will never exceed the maximum velocity setting.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use numeric keys to enter a new position maintenance max velocity in the same units selceted in teh SETUP>MECH>VEL menu and press ENTER the ESC to register.

EDIT

SETUP ENC E-RES

Encoder Resolution [ER]

Default:8,000 for B motors,2,000 for H motors,4000 for BN Motors.

This option is used to set the encoder resolution for each axis.The resolution is specified in encoder pulses per revolution of the motor, post-quadrature.

- Axis One Encoder Res

ßá 4000 counts/rev âà

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Specifying the wrong encoder resolution will prevent the Smart Drive from properly communicating the motor and could damage it,as well as cause unstable system behavior.For this reason,IDC fixes the encoder resolution for our servo motors.Consult the factory if your application requires using another motor or resolution encoder.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the áâ and ENTER keys to select from a list of encoder resolutions,or use the numeric keys to enter the encoder resolution.

EDIT

SETUP ENC FOL-ERR

Following Error Limit [FE]

Default:8,000 counts

This option defines the maximum position following error allowed during motion. A fault occurs when the error between the commanded and feedback signal exceeds the Following Error value. Range:0-524,000 step counts,0 = OFF

If a Following - Error occurs,the control will enter a fault state where:

• Any motion or program being executed is immediately terminated.

• The LCD Display will indicate “Following Error”,along with an explanation.

• A fault output will be generated if defined as a “Stall”or Fault output.

• The ESC key or a RESET (either an input or via RS-232) will need to be issued

before motion can occur.

MECH Mechanical Configuration

Through the mechanical setup menu, your IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive allows you to program in distance, velocity and acceleration units convenient for your application.Once configured, your keypad will use these units in all display and position reporting modes.This menu also allows you to compensate for a known amount of backlash in your mechanical system,and to set a maximum allowable speed for each axis.

Pressing the MECH function key displays three menu choices:

Pressing â reveals three additional menu choices:

- - Axis One Fol Error - -

ß 8000 steps à

-- á MECH SETUP â -DIST RATIO BKLASH

-- á MECH SETUP â -VEL VMAX ACCEL

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EDIT

SETUP MECH DIST

- Axis One Dist Units ßá revs âà

Distance Unit [DU]

Default:Motor Revs

DIST is used along with RATIO to select your distance units and unit label.All distance values specified in the system will be expressed in the units selected here. The relationship between motor revolutions,system mechanics,and the distance label chosen here is defined with the RATIO command defined below.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the áâ keys to select distance units from:

• mils • inch

• feet • yards

• mm • cm

• meter • arcsec

• arcmin • degrees

• radians • grads

• steps • %

• index • revs

Notes:

• You can change DIST or RATIO at any time.Changing them will not change the associated DI or DA values in a program.(i.e.DI100 will command a 100 inch move instead of a 100 step move if the DIST units are changed from Steps to Inches.)

• If steps is chosen,the control automatically fixes the RATIO (see below).

EDIT

SETUP MECH RATIO

- - Axis One Ratio - -

ßá 1 to 1 âà

Gear Ratio [GR]

Default:1 to 1

The RATIO option is used to scale DI and DA moves to your preferred distance units.RATIO sets the ratio of motor r evolutions per DIST unit . Up to 5 digits on either side of the ratio can be entered to properly scale your DIST units.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a ratio

expressed as 2 integers.Ex:When programming in output shaft revolutions of a 5:1 gearbox,enter “5 to 1” rather than “1 to .2”

Notes:

• You can change DIST or RATIO at any time.Changing them will not change the associated DI or DA values in a program, so all moves will change by the same fac tor that RATIO was changed.

• If using an IDC supplied actuator,the proper Gear Ratios for programming in units of Inches and mm can be found in Appendix A,directly following the Index.

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Units Example - Lead Screw System

• Desired distance units:inches

• Lead Screw:4 revs/inch DIST = inch RATIO = 4 to 1

Units Example - Rotary Index Table

• Desired distance units:1/8 of a revolution DIST = inch RATIO = 1 to 8

Units Example - Gear Reduced Tangential Drive System

• Desired distance units:mm

• Reducer:5:1 reduction Drive Pulley:6 inch circumference 5 revolutions of motor travel results in 152.4 mm of linear road travel.This ratio must be expressed as an integer to be used in the Gear Ratio command.Multiply each side by 10 to get a Gear Ratio of 50 to 1524. DIST = mm RATIO = 50 to 1524

EDIT

SETUP MECH BKLASH

- - Axis One Backlash ß 25.0 steps à

Backlash [BK]

Default:0.0 (Distance Units) (Not yet implemented)

BKLASH allows your Smart Drive to compensate for the backlash in each axis of your mechanical system.The Smart Drive will automatically take up (add) the backlash distance specified whenever the move direction is reversed.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a backlash value in DIST units.

EDIT

SETUP MECH VEL

Velocity Units [VU]

Default:rps (motor Revolutions Per Second)

Use this option to select your velocity units.All velocity values specified in the system will be expressed in these units.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the áâ and ENTER keys to select velocity units from the list:

• rps

• rpm

• (DIST units)/sec (see DIST above)

• (DIST units)/min (see DIST above)

- Axis One Vel. Units ßá mm/sec âà

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EDIT

Maximum Velocity [MV]

Default:50 (velocity units)

SETUP MECH VMAX

- - Axis One Max Vel. -

ßá 50.0 inch/sec âà

This parameter limits the top speed of your motor. Depending on the application, you may want to limit the speed of your control to prevent accidental damage to your mechanics. For example,in a leadscrew driven system, exceeding the “critical speed”will damage the leadscrew or ballscrew.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to set the maximum velocity in VEL units.

EDIT

Acceleration Units [AU]

Default:sec

SETUP MECH ACCEL

- Axis One Accel. Units ßá sec âà

This option is used to select acceleration (and deceleration) units.All acceleration and deceleration values specified in the system will be expressed in these units. You can specify acceleration as a rate,or in time-to-accelerate to full speed.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the áâ and ENTER keys to select acceleration units from the list:

• sec (time to reach top speed)

• (DIST units)/sec

• rps2(motor Revolutions Per Sec2)

EDIT

> SETUP > MECH > AMAX

– Axis One Max Accel –

ß 0.002 sec à

Configuring Acceleration Maximum [AM]

Default: 0.002 (acceleration units)

Range: 0.002 - 99999999 (acceleration units) Acceleration maximum sets a maximum acceleration and deceleration limit for programmed move profiles in the current acceleration units.Programmed accelerations and decelerations for moves will be limited by this parameter (analogous to VMAX for velocity).Regardless of acceleration units,the absolute maximum acceleration is 0.002 seconds.

1. Use the ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use numeric keys to enter a new acceleration maximum in the same units

selected in the SETUP > MECH > ACCEL menu and press ENTER then ESC to

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I/O Input & Output Configuration

Your IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive has eight discrete optically-isolated inputs, and eight discrete optically-isolated outputs.It also supports up to eight Opto I/O modules (G4/G5 footprint),which is like having a G4PB8 board and cable built in — plus,it has the capability of supporting a mix of analog and digital modules.All the inputs and outputs can be configured to a specific machine control function.

The eight OPTO positions can be inputs or outputs,logic or AC/DC power, digital or analog,or even used as a thermocouple (Type K or J) inputs.The control is completely protected from errors in interchanging modules.You will not damage the unit by plugging in the wrong module.Simply insert the modules you need into the positions you desire,and configure each position in the OPTO menu (explained below) as either an input or an output.

Your I D e a l P ro gra m m able Smart Dri ve is compatible with almost any manu fa c t u re r ’s G4 or G5 digital opto modules (OPTO 22,Grayhill,Gordos,etc.).However, at the time of this printing,only Grayhill’s analog modules are compatible with our control.Other manufacturer’s analog opto modules do not fit into a G4 footprint.

For more information on how to use your Smart Drive’s inputs and outputs in an application, refer to Chapter 5, Applying the Product , and Chapter 6, Programming Command Reference , in this manual.

The function of each input and output in your system is easily configured in the I/O SETUP menus.

- - - â I/O SETUP á- - -

INPUT OUTPUT OPTOS

Once you have your I/O defined,it is a good idea to write down your configuration scheme for later reference when you develop your motion programs.

OUTSTS (Output States on Event) allows user configuration of output states after power-up,fault or a

- - - â I/O SETUP á- - -

OUTSTS LIMITS

OUTPUT STATES ON

PWR-UP FAULT ST/K

Stop/Kill.LIMITS allows user configuration of the EOT (End of Travel) switch polarity.Also a new configurable input CLR CMD BUFFER “c”has been added.

EDIT

Input Definition [ID]

Default:UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

SETUP I/O INPUTS

IN1: EXTEND JOG 1

EBBBKREJUUUUßáâà

The function of each input is easily configured using the keypad as described below.

The function for each input channel is indicated by a letter along the bottom of the display.The first 8 letters are for the dedicated Inputs and the last 8 letters are for the optional OPTO inputs.

OPTO positions configured as outputs are shown as dashes and cannot be configured without changing the position to an input in the OPTO menu.The OPTO position’s default configurations are as inputs.(see below).

1. Use ß and à keys to select an Input.The function of the highlighted input will be displayed on the top line.

2. Once your cursor is on the desired input,use áâ to select from the following list of dedicated functions for each input:

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Character Function B Binary Formatted Program Select

C BCD Formatted Program Select c Clear Command Buffer D Disable Keypad E, e Extend Jog, AXIS 1, axis 2 F,f Set CL Force H Z axis home input I Interrupt (Run 98) J, j Jog Speed, AXIS 1, axis 2 K Kill M, m Motor Shutdown AXIS 1, axis 2 N Analog Input P Pause/Continue R, r Retract Jog, AXIS 1, axis 2 S Stop U Unassigned V Data Valid W Warm Boot Z Z Axis Fault

B Binary Program Select Input

Allows programs to be run remotely using a PLC, switches or outputs from a computer. Up to 199 programs may be selected using binary inputs.The lowest numbered input becomes the least significant selection bit (i.e.,input #1 is less significant than input #2).The act of configuring an input as a program select input also enables binary program select mode.

C BCD Program Select Input

Allows programs to be run remotely using a TM99 Thumbwheel module,PLC, switches or outputs from a computer. Up to 99 programs may be selected using BCD inputs.The lowest numbered input becomes the least significant selection bit (i.e.,input #1 is less significant than input #2). The act of configuring an input as a program select input also enables the BCD program select mode.

c Clear Command Buffer

Clears the terminal input buffer and buffered commmand buffer.

D Disable Keypad

When activated,the keypad is disabled allowing NO user access.The keypad resumes normal operation,subject to the dipswitch pattern,when the input is released.

E, e Extend Jog (E specifies AXIS 1, e specifies axis 2)

When activated,the motor will Jog in the Extend (+) direction.When the input is released,motion stops at the Jog Accel rate.If an End of Travel limit is hit while jogging,the motor will stop at the Stop Rate.(see Edit-Setup-Misc.) Before the motor can be moved back off the limit,a Stop or Kill input must be activated to clear the fault generated by hitting an End of Limit switch.Alternatively, an S or K command sent over RS-232 will also clear the fault.

The velocity is determined by the Jog Speed Input and the Jog Low and High setup parameters.When the input is off the speed is low, and vice versa.If none of the inputs are configured for Jog Speed,the motor will jog at the Jog Low setting.

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F,f Set CL Force (F specifies axis 1, f specifies axis 2)

In addition to being able to set a clamping current via the CL command,the user can also set the clamp curent on the fly based on an input.When the SET CL FORCE input is asserted during a CL defined move,the control will maintain the torque the motor is producing at that instant. For example,if the following move is executing:VE1 CL3 DA3 GO (CL units are Amps),and a SET CL FORCE input is activated when the motor current control is at 1.5 amps,the current will be clamped to 1.5 amps.If this input is not triggered,the control will clamp the current to 3 amps.The SET CL FORCE input requires a valid CL move to be in progress otherwise the input is ignored.The SET CL FORCE input is intended for applications clamping to load cell feedback.

H Z axis Home Input

Not yet implemented.

I Interrupt (Run 98)

When activated,motion on all axes is stopped,at the stop-rate (see Edit-Setup-MiscStop-Rate).The current program is stopped,and processing continues with the first command in program 98.If no program is running when the input is activated, program 98 will run.This input is ignored while the keypad is in Edit mode.This is a positive edge sensitive input, rather than a level sensitive input.If multiple inputs are configured as Interrupts,only the first edge of the first activated input will be seen.If subsequent Interrupt inputs go active while the first Interrupt input is active,no additional interrupts will be seen.

Advanced Interrupt handling can be achie ved using the (INT98CRTL) and (ARM INT98) variables.The (INT98CTRL) varia ble determines whether Interrupts can be disabed or not.The (ARM INT98) variable allows you to arm and disarm the Interrupt as desired.

When the Indexer powers up (INT98CTRL) is initialized to 0.In this mode, evry interrupt results in an immediate jump to program 98, even if you just entered program 98.This means that it is possible for the interrupt service routine to be interrrupted by another interrupt input.This functionality is backwards compatible with earlier versions of firmware in IDC SmartDrives.The value of (ARM INT98) is ignored.

When (INT98CTRL) = 1 you can enable and disable Interrupts at will with the (ARM INT98) variable.Setting (INT98CTRL) = 1 also initializes (ARM INT98) to 1. This means the control is watching for interrupts.When (INT98CTRL) is set to 1 an interrupt causes the program to jump to program 98 AND sets (ARM INT98) = 0, disabling any further interrupts until you reenable them by setting (ARM INT98) =

1.This allows you to control when you want to reenable interrupts in your interrupt service routine (program 98).

To summarize,when (INT98CTRL)=1:

If (ARM INT98) = 0 I n t e rrupts are ignore d .(ARM INT98) is automatically set to 0 by the Smart Dri ve on the fi rst edge of the input,if the previous (ARM INT98) value was 1. I n t e rrupt pro c e s sing will be suspended until (ARM INT98) is reset to 1.This allows for input debouncing and gi ves teh user control over the ability of pro gram 98 to interrupt itself.

If (ARM INT98) = 1 The system is awaiting the firt INT98 input assert edge.Once the interrupt is seen the control will go to program 98.Subsequent interrupts are ignored until (ARM INT98) is set to 1.

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(INT98CTRL) and (ARM INT98) are reset to default values on power-up.

Note:There is a space in (ARM INT98).

J Jog Speed (J specifies AXIS 1, j specifies axis 2)

This input works along with the Extend Jog and Retract Jog.When a jog input is activated the control checks the state of this input to determine the jog speed.If the input is OFF, the system will jog at the Jog Low speed.If it is ON it will jog at the Jog High speed.If the input is not configured the jog inputs will result in motion at the low speed.

K Kill Motion

When activated,causes the control to abruptly stop commanding further motion and terminates program execution.No deceleration ramp is used.Caution should be used because of the damage instantaneous deceleration could cause to your mechanical system.The Stop input provides a more controlled halt.(Implemented in V2.22 or later)

M, m Motor Shutdown: (M specifies axis 1, m specifies axis 2)

This input,only active at the top menu level,while a program is not running, disables the motor.All current on the motor will be removed, resulting in little or no holding torque.

N aNalog

Only the OPTO I/O may be configured as analog inputs.To use an analog or temperature I/O module the I/O position must be configured as an analog input signal.This tells the Smart Drive that the input is no longer a discrete input and prevents the input signal from being misinterpreted.

Analog signals are read into input variables (AI9) through (AI16) corresponding to OPTO positions 9 through 16.See Programming Your Application for details on using analog I/O.

P Pause/Continue

While this input is grounded program execution is stopped.Moves are not interrupted when the Pause input goes active.Command execution will Pause at the end of the move,and Continue when the input goes high.See the ST command for interrupting moves in progress.

R, r Retract Jog (R specifies axis 1, r specifies axis 2)

When activated,the motor will Jog in the Retract (-) direction.When the input is released,motion stops at the Jog Accel rate.If an End of Travel limit is hit while jogging,the motor will stop at the Stop Rate.(see Edit-Setup-Misc.) Before the motor can be moved back off the limit,a Stop or Kill input must be activated to clear the fault generated by hitting an End of Limit switch.Alternatively, an S or K command sent over RS-232 will also clear the fault.

S Stop

When activated,any program execution or functional operation is immediately stopped.This includes any motion,time delays,loops,and faults.Moves will be decelerated at the stop deceleration rate.New programs will not execute until the stop input goes inactive.

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See the SCAN setup parameter for more information on stopping program execution.See the ST command for more information on stopping moves without halting command execution.

U Unassigned

An Unassigned input functions as a programmable input,and can be used in IF and WT statements just like any of the dedicated function inputs.

V Data Valid

When the input is configured,it determines if the Binary/BCD program select lines are processed or ignored.If the input is active,program select lines are processed, otherwise they are ignored.This allows applications to be wired in a pseudo-bus architecture fashion with each unit sharing the same program select lines,and the data valid inputs determining which units should listen.Configuring this output can greatly reduce panel wiring.

In the example shown below,use the Data Valid input reduced the number of wires required for selecting programs by one-half.

W Warm Boot - System Reset

Resets the Smart Drive, clearing the RAM Buffer, and resetting the control to its power up state.Programs and setup parameters are not erased.This is typically used to restart system when a fault condition occurs.The power up program,if defined,will be run.

Z Z Axis Fault

Not yet implemented.

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SETUP I/O OUTPUTS

Output Definition [OD]

OUT1: Programmable

PPPPPPPP - - - - ßáâà

Default:PPPPPPPP - - - - - - - -

The function for each output channel is indicated by a letter along the bottom of the display.The first 8 letters are for the dedicated Outputs and the last 8 letters are for Opto channels configured as outputs.Opto positions configured as inputs are shown as dashes and cannot be configured without changing the OPTO position to an output.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an Output or Opto output channel.The function of the highlighted output will be displayed on the top line.

2. Once your cursor is on the desired output,use áâ to select from a list of function configurations for each channel.See next page.

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Character Function A Amplifier Fault

B, b Brake C over Current D, d Direction F Fault H, h at Home I Indexer Step (Z axis) K,k At CL Limit L Limit Error M, m Move Complete N Analog Output P Programmable S Stall T Torque Mode U Unstable Z Z Direction

A Amplifier Fault

Output goes low on any amplifier fault.An amplifier fault may be due to temperature,motor short circuits, excessive following error,over-voltage and excessive regeneration conditions.

B, b Brake (B specifies AXIS 1,b specifies axis 2) It is often advisable that applications using a ballscrew type actuator with a vertical load use a brake to prevent the load from falling in the event of a fault.Brake outputs will go on whenever a fault occurs and prevent a load from moving.

C Over Current / Over Voltage Fault

Not yet implemented.

D, d Direction (D specifies axis 1,d specifies axis 2) The Direction Output indicates the direction of motion for a given axis.The output remains set until motion begins in the reverse direction.

F Fault

The fault output acts as a fail-safe fault output.Under normal operation the output is grounded (ON) and goes high (OFF) when any type of fault occurs.(Smart Drive software prior to V2.10 had this polarity reversed.) A fault can occur from any amplifier fault condition as well as for the following general faults:

• BMA (Board Monitor Alarm) time-out.

• Error finding Home.Both limits were hit.

The exact cause of the fault can be determined in a number of ways:

• Shown on the keypad’s display.

• Over RS232 using the SS, SD, and SA status commands.

• Other outputs can be configured to show more specific fault states.

H, h At Home (H specifies AXIS 1,h specifies axis 2) The output is on as long as an axis is at home.

I Indexer Step

Not yet implemented.

L Limit Error

The output goes low if a limit switch is hit during a normal move,or if both limits are hit during a Go Home move.

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K,k At CL Limit (K specifies axis 1, k specifies axis 2)

The AT CL LIMIT output will become active when the motor current reaches the value defined by CL in the user’s program.This output allows the Servo SmartDrive to indicate to a PLC when it has begun clamping,so that the user may synchronize the clamping operation with other processes in the application (for example drilling,cutting,or milling the clamped part).

M, m Move Complete (M specifies axis 1,m specifies axis 2) The output goes high as soon as an axis move is started and goes low when a move is completed.

N aNalog

Only the OPTO I/O may be configured as analog outputs.To use an analog output module the position must be configured as an analog output.This tells the Smart Drive that the output is no longer a discrete output and assures that the output signal is sent properly.

Analog signals are set by assigning a value to reserved variables (AO9)-(AO16) corresponding to OPTPO positions 9 through 16.See Programming Your Application for more details on using analog I/O modules.

P Programmable

Unassigned outputs default to programmable and can be used in OT commands.

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SETUP I/O OPTOS

The output goes low if the control detects a motor stall.

S Stall

Opto Configuration [OP]

Default:IIIIIIII

OPTO14: Output

IIIIOOOO ßáâà

T Torque Mode

Not yet implemented.

U Amplifier Unstable

Not yet implemented.

Z Z Direction

Not yet implemented.

The OPTOS menu allows you to configure each OPTO I/O position as either an input or an output.The hardware is protected against damage if you mistakenly configure an input as an output.

1. Use the ß and à keys to select an OPTO channel.The top line displays whether the channel is currently configured as an input or an output.

2. Once your cursor is on the desired channel,use áâ to select INPUT or OUTPUT.

Your I D e a l™P ro gra m m able Smart Dri ve is compatible with almost any manu fa c t u re r ’s G4 or G5 digital OPTO modules (OPTO-22,Grayhill,Gordos,etc.).However,at the time of this printing only Grayhill’s analog modules are compatible with our control.Other manufacturer’s analog modules do not fit into a G4 footprint.

IDC stocks the following Opto modules,which may be specified when ordering an

IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive:

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Order Code I/O Module Description Opto-22 Grayhill P/N (p/n) P/N

A (PCB-1210) 10-32 VAC/VDC Input G4IDC5 B (PCB-1211) TTL Input G4IDC5K C (PCB-1212) 35-60V DC Input G4IDC5G D (PCB-1213) 90-140 VAC Input G4IAC5 E (PCB-1214) 180-240 VAC Input G4IAC5A F (PCB-1215) 5-60 VDC, 3 Amps Output G4ODC5 G (PCB-1216) 12-140 VAC, 3 Amps Output G4OAC5 H (PCB-1217) Output 24-280 VAC, 3 Amps G4OAC5A I (PCB-1218) Input Test Switch G4SWIN J (PCB-1219) 0-10 Volt Analog Input 73G-IV10 K (PCB-1220) 4-20 mA Analog Input 73G-II420 L (PCB-1221) 0-10 Volt Analog Output 73G-OV10 M (PCB-1222) 4-20 mA Analog Output 73G-OI420 N (PCB-1223) J Type Thermocouple Input, 73G-ITCJ

0 to 700˚C

O (PCB-1319) K Thermocouple Input,

-100 to 924˚C

P (PCB-1224) RTD Thermocouple Input, 73G-ITR100

100 Ohm

More information on available OPTO modules is a vailable from the Opto module manufacturer or your local distributor.

EDIT

> SETUP > I/O > OUTSTS > PWR-UP

Configuring Ouput States on Power Up [OEP]

Default: OFF

This option.sets the desired states of the outputs on power up.

1.Use ß and à keys to scroll throu outputs #1 – #8 and any OPTO positions configured as outputs.

2.Use the á and â keys to set the output state as OFF or ON and press ESC to register.

EDIT

> SETUP > I/O > OUTSTS > FAULT

- On PwrUp Output #1 -

ßâ OFF áà

Configuring Ouput States on Fault [OEF]

Default: NO CHANGE

This option.sets the desired states of the outputs on a fault.

1.Use ß and à keys to scroll throu outputs #1 – #8 and any OPTO positions configured as outputs.

2.Use the á and â keys to set the output state as OFF, ON or NO CHANGE and press ESC to register.

- On Fault Output #1 -

ßâ NO CHANGE áà

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> SETUP > I/O > OUTSTS > ST / K

Configuring Ouput States on Stop/Kill [OES]

Default: NO CHANGE

This option.sets the desired states of the outputs on a Stop or Kill.

1.Use ß and à keys to scroll throu outputs #1 – #8 and any OPTO positions configured as outputs.

2.Use the á and â keys to set the output state as OFF, ON or NO CHANGE and press ESC to register.

EDIT

> SETUP > I/O > LIMITS

- On ST / K Output #1 -

ßâ NO CHANGE áà

Configuring End of Travel Switch Polarity [ET]

Default: NORM CLOSED

This option.allows configuration of the EOT switch polarity as NORM OPEN or NORM CLOSED to accommodate the use of either type of switch.

1.Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2.Use the á and â keys to select NORM OPEN or NORM CLOSED and press ESC to register.

-- Axis One EOT Pol --

ßâ NORM CLOSED áà

JOG Jogging Configuration

Your IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive’s keypad gives the programmer (and the machine operator if desired) a convenient way to jog the motor.

The para m e t e rs which control your jog operation are set using the JOG SETUP menu : Note:The Units used by the Jog parameters are configured from the SETUP-MECH menu.

EDIT

SETUP JOG ACCEL

- - - á JOG SETUP â - - ACCEL LO-VEL HI-VEL

- - - á JOG SETUP â - - ENABLE

Jog Acceleration [JA]

- - Axis One Jog Accel

Default:0.3 (Accel Units)

This option sets the acceleration and deceleration used during a jog move.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a new jog accel/decel value in the same units you selected in the SETUP/MECH/ACCEL menu.

ß O.3 sec à

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Jog Low Velocity [JL]

SETUP JOG LO-VEL

- Axis One Jog Lo-Vel

ß O.5 in/sec à

Default:0.5 (Velocity Units)

This option sets the low speed jog velocity used during a jog move.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a new low jog velocity value in the same units you selected in the SETUP/MECH/VEL menu.

EDIT

Jog High Velocity [JH]

Default:2.0 (Velocity Units)

SETUP JOG HI-VEL

Axis One Jog Hi-Vel

ß 2.0 in/sec à

This option sets the high speed jog velocity used during a jog move.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a new high jog velocity value in the same units you selected in the SETUP/MECH/VEL menu.

EDIT

Jog Enable [JE]

Default:Enabled

SETUP JOG ENABLE

- Axis One Jog Enable

ß ENABLED à

This option enables or disables the jogging features of the control.When disabled,an error message is displayed when the jog buttons are pressed. Jogging functions are often disabled once a machine is installed to prevent operators from accessing them.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use á and â keys to enable and disable the function.

HOME Homing Configuration

Your IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive has a built-in homing function which combines the flexibility of a customized homing routine with the ease of use of calling a “ c a n n e d ”p ro gra m .Also see the G H c o m m a n d in the IDeal Command Reference chapter for more details on homing.

EDIT

> SETUP > HOME > MODE

Configuring Home Mode [HM]

Default: SWITCH ONLY (Any OPEN LOOP encoder mode)

SWITCH THEN Z (Any CLOSED LOOP encoder mode)

The homing mode parameter establishes how a Go Home (GH) command will execute homing routines..

1.Use ß and à keys to select an axis..

2.Use the á and â keys to scroll through the list of homing modes and press

ESC to select..

-- á HOME SETUP â -

MODE EDGE SWITCH

- á HOME SETUP â --

OFFSET FINAL

- Axis One Home Mode -

ßâ SWITCH ONLY áà

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Homing Mode Description SWITCH ONLY GH will only home to the appropriate edge of the home switch

regardless of encoder mode.This is the only mode available without an encoder.

SWITCH THEN Z GH will home to the switch,align to the edge and then slowly move

until an encoder Z pulse is found.This mode requires an encoder.

Z CHANNEL ONLY GH will slowly move until an encoder Z pulse is found.The state

of the home switch is ignored.The magnitude of the GH velocity parameter is ignored.The sign of the GH velocity paramter determines the low speed direction.This mode requires an encoder.

SETUP HOME EDGE

EDIT

Home Edge [HE]

- Axis One Home Edge -

ß NEGATIVE à

Default:NEGATIVE

This option selects which side (positive or negative) of the home switch active region the Smart Drive must find before searching for the index channel of the encoder.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use á and â keys to select the active edge as the positive or negative side of the home switch.

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Home Switch [HS]

SETUP HOME SWITCH

Axis One Home Switch-

ß Norm Open à

Default:Normally Open

This option selects the type of switch used for the home input for each axis.A Normally Open switch connects to ground when activated.A Normally Closed switch is pulled high when activated.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use á and â keys to select the switch type.(NORM OPEN or NORM CLOSED)

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Home Offset [HO]

Default:0.0 (Distance Units)

SETUP HOME OFFSET

- Axis One Home Offset

ß 0.0 rev à

This option sets the home offset for each axis.After a successful homing move,the home position (the default home position is +0.0000) is set to the offset value.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a new home offset value in DIST units.

A home offset allows you to have separate systems with identical pro grams in them. All you have to change is the home offset value for each machine.It helps reduce start up time,since your home limit switch can now be almost anywhere.It also reduces the time necessary to get a system back up and running should your home switch ever get damaged or moved.

Example:Home Offset = 1.0000 When the control finds the home position,it sets the position counter to

1.0000 distance unit.The absolute zero position counter is now referenced 1 unit behind the mechanical home position.All absolute moves will be referenced from the absolute zero position.

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SETUP HOME FINAL

Home Final Direction [HF]

Default:POSITIVE

Specify the final approach direction of your Go Home (GH) move with this option. This is the direction used to search for the encoder index mark (Z channel) after the appropriate home switch edge is found.

1. Use ß and à keys to select an axis.

2. Use á and â keys to select the final approach direction.

PROG Program-Run Configuration

Your IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive is capable of running any pre-defined program on power-up, or whenever a valid BCD or binary program combination is read on inputs configured as BCD or Binary Program Select inputs (usually from a PLC or thumbwheel switches).The conditions under which these programs execute are defined in PROGRAM SETUP.

EDIT

SETUP PROG PWR-UP

Power Up Program [PU]

Range:n = 0 to 199 (0-400 w/ -30k option) Default: 0

- Axis One Final Dir. -

ß POSITIVE à

- PROGRAM SETUP -

PWR-UP SCAN DELAY

- - Power Up Program PROGRAM: 0

This option selects a power-up program.The selected program is executed (run) when your Smart Drive is powered up or reset.If a value of 0 is entered in this menu,or if the specified program does not exist,no program is run. Use the numeric keys to enter a program number.

EDIT

Scan Conditions [SN]

SETUP PROG SCAN

- - -Stop Scan After- - -

ßá YYYYYYY ESCâà

Default:YYYYYYY

The SCAN menu allows you to select which events will cause the control to stop scanning program-select configured inputs.It is used to enable or disable stop-scan events.If a given stop-scan event is enabled,the system will stop scanning the inputs for program numbers when that condition occurs.The Smart Drive must be reset via a Warm Boot input or by cycling power to start program scanning after an active Stop Scan event.This option has no effect if the inputs have not been configured as program select inputs (either BCD or Binary).

1. Each event is represented by one of seven Y/N positions on the bottom display line.Use ß and à keys to select a stop-scan condition.The selected event will

be listed to the right of these 7 characters:ESCape,STOP, LIMIT+,LIMIT-,KILL, FAULT or INTerrupt.

2. Use á and â keys to enable (Y) or disable (N) the selected event.

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SETUP PROG DELAY

Scan Delay [DY]

Default:100 ms

The DELAY time sets the amount of time the control requires the program select inputs (BCD or Binary) to remain stable before the control will recognize and run a program.The minimum time is 1 ms.If program select inputs are not stable for a time equal to or greater than the specified delay, the program will not be executed. Use numeric keys to enter a value in ms.

RS232 RS-232C Configuration

If you plan to use the serial communications port on your Smart Drive, you can use your keypad to turn the auto-echo on and off and set the unit’s daisy chain address.The baud rate of 9600 is fixed on the Smart Drive. Fixed RS-232 parameters:

• Baud rate:9600

• Data bits: 8

• Stop bits: 1

• Parity:none

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SETUP PROG ECHO

Echo Enable [EC]

Default:ENABLED This option is used to enable or disable the RS-232C echo.If the ECHO is disabled,

characters received by the control’s serial port will not be re-transmitted.ECHO must be enabled in daisy chaining applications.

Use the áâ keys to enable or disable the ECHO.

- - - Scan Debounce: - DELAY (ms): _

- - - RS232 SETUP - - ECHO UNIT #

- - - - RS232 Echo - - - á ENABLED â

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SETUP PROG UNIT#

Unit Number [UN]

Default: 1 Range:(1-99) (Limited to 1-15 in firmware version 1.40 and earlier)

This option is used to set the unit address.Each unit in an RS-232C serial daisy chain of multiple units must have a unique Unit Address.Refer to the section on daisy chain operation in the RS-232 Operation chapter for more information on this type of application. Use the numeric keys to enter the unit address.

MISC Miscellaneous Configuration Parameters

The following miscellaneous set-up parameters include auto-formatting of the keypad display, setting the deceleration rate used with a stop input,or the ESC key while an axis is moving,and disable/enable the TEST menus accessible from the RUN function key.

- - - Unit Address - - -

NUMBER: _

- -á MISC SETUP â- -

DISP STOP-RATE TEST

- -á MISC SETUP â- -

FAULT ENABLE PASWRD

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EDIT

DISP [DF]

Default: Quad #1: POS1.

> SETUP > MISC > DISP

Quad #2:POS2 (dual axis units)

BLANK (single axis units)

< Quad #1 >Quad #2

Quad #3 Quad #4

----Quad #1 Display ---á INPUTS â

Quad #3:INPUTS Quad #4:OUTPUTS

Display format allows teh user to customize the data displayed on the keypad run time screen.The run time screen has been divided into 4,10 character configurable quadrants.The DISP menu displays labels for teh 4 quadrants with carets (<>) denoting the selected quadrant.

1. Use the ß,à, á and â keys to move quadrant selection delimiters (<>)..

2. Press ENTER to edit quadrant. Once a quadrant is selected,there are 16 possible data types that can be displayed

in that quadrant.

Data Type Quadrant Display BLANK No display POS1 Axis #1 position POS2 Axis #2 position POS1+UNIT Axis #1 position with axis units POS2+UNIT Axis #2 position with axis units VEL1 Axis #1 commanded velocity VEL2 Axis #2 commanded velocity CUR1 Axis #1 current in Amps (B896X only)

CUR2 Axis #2 current in Amps (B896X only) INPUTS Discreet input status (0 of f, 1 on)

OUTPUTS Discreet output status (0 of f, 1 on) OPTOS OPTO input and output status (0 off, 1 on) as configured SA_STATUS1 Displays SA serial command response for axis #1 SA_STATUS2 Displays SA serial command response for axis #2 SS_STATUS Displays SS serial command response TEXT Display user defined text in a quadrant

3. Use the á and â key to scroll through the data types and press ESC to register all data types except TEXT (see below).

4. In order to define a text field,scroll to the TEXT data type and then press the ALPHA key or a number key.A cursor will appear allowing up to 10 characters to be entered.Type the desired text,press the ENTER key and then press ESC to register.

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Stop Decel Rate [SR]

Default:100 rps2(units fixed at motor rps2)

This option is used to set the deceleration rate for each axis whenever configurable stop input is activated,or when the ESC key is pressed while an axis is moving.

SETUP MISC STOP-RATE

- Axis One Stop Decel

ß 0.1 (rps2) à

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This is usually set to the fastest controllable deceleration rate possible with mechanics in your application.

1. Use the ßà keys to select an axis.

2. Use the numeric keys to enter a stop deceleration.

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TEST n/a

SETUP MISC

Option currently not implemented

Default:Enabled

Will be implemented in a future software release.

Enables and disables the RUN-TEST menu.Disable the test menu to prevent operators from accessing test functions such as I/O operation,trace mode and test moves.

Use the áâ keys to change the setting.

EDIT

> SETUP > MISC > PASWRD

CONFIGURING KEY PASSWORDS [PW]

Default:None

In addition to the keypad dip switches,user definable passwords allow restricted access to the RUN,EDIT, COPY and DEL menus.

1. From the PASWORD SETUP menu,press F1 to enter an OPRATR password or press F2 to enter an ADMIN password.

2.Enter password using a maximum of 4 alpha-numeric characters only (0-9,A-Z and a-z only).See S696X,B896X and 96X manuals on how to enter alpha-numeric data on the keypad.

--- PASSWORD SETUP ---

OPRATR ADMIN CLEAR

3.Press ENTER to register the password and ESC to exit.

Defined Passwords Menu Accessibility ORATR only RUN,EDIT, COPY, DEL

ADMIN only RUN, EDIT, COPY, DEL OPRATR with ADMIN RUN only (All RUN functions except TEST) ADMIN with OPRATR RUN, EDIT, COPY, DEL

If no passwords are defined,there are no menu restrictions.If passwords are defined,pressing RUN,

Enter Password: >

EDIT, COPY or DEL will display the password prompt.Entering the wrong password or pressing ESC at the password prompt will return the keypad to the standard run-time display. Selecting EDIT > SETUP > MISC > PASWRD > CLEAR will delete all passwords.

NOTE: Once a valid password is entered,the password prompt is replaced by the USE LAST, RESET

USE LAST RESET

Password

prompt.Select USE LAST (F1) to use the last entered password or RESET (F3) to require the password to be reentered (i.e. require the next user to enter the password).This allows for subsequent use of the RUN, EDIT, COPY and DEL keys without requiring the pass word to be entered each time.

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Tuning Your Servo System

Your B8961 or B8962 IDeal™Programmable Smart Drive is a high-performance servo drive and motion controller in a single package.Your entire servo “system” includes the Smart Drive,motor and encoder.The encoder provides motor position and velocity feedback to the Smart Drive.You create a motion program using the IDeal programming language.The Smart Drive generates move trajectories and motor torque based on your high-level commands,which tell the motor where to go.It also takes care of closing the servo loops,which force the motor to follow the velocity and position profiles.

Since the B Series Smart Drive is a fully digital drive,motor data must be downloaded to it prior to operation.When an IDC MOTOR TYPE is selected from the EDIT/SETUP menu in the Keypad or Application Developer, motor data and tuning parameters are downloaded from the controller’s non-volatile memory,to the drive’s on-board memory.This data includes motor winding information,pole count,and encoder resolution.These files also contain default tuning parameters. The tuning parameters have been optimized for use with IDC motors and actuators.They work very well with inertia ratios up to about 15 to 1.Most applications,in fact over 80%, require NO ADDITIONAL TUNING.

The B Series Smart Drives also allow you to monitor the performance of the drive during machine integration.Each axis has an analog Monitor Port that can be configured to output position and velocity error,as well as commanded velocity, commanded torque,and actual torque,in real time,scaled to user defined units.The Monitor Ports,along with an oscilloscope,make a powerful diagnostic tool.The Monitor Port is a 12 bit analog signal,updated at 2 kHz.

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IDC’s DSP-based servo Smart Drives use an easy-to-understand digital servo algorithm,so tuning is straightforward.You also have the option of invoking two additional proprietary algorithms,Anti-Hunt and Inertial Anti-Windup which may further improve your system’s performance.

Your Smart Drive can be completely tuned with just the keypad and an oscilloscope.(Even the oscilloscope is optional for less demanding applications.) The keypad has two built in tuning functions.The first configures and scales the monitor output port.This allows you to view, on an oscilloscope, real time velocity and position error. No more “guessing”at the best tuning values.The second function outputs a torque, velocity, or position command square wave to the motor and mechanics.This extremely demanding move profile makes it easy to determine, and minimize, overshoot and response time.

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Before starting the tuning procedure,it is important to have a general idea of the control loop that you will be modifying.The structure of the B8000 control loop is very simple.The loops are nested similar to a traditional analog servo system. Because of this structure,the basic procedure for tuning a B Series Smart Drive is generally non-iterative.A simplified schematic of the proportional - integral - velocity loop (PIV) compensator is shown below.The compensator also contains velocity and acceleration feedforward terms that are not shown.

If tuning is needed for your application,it is a straightforward process.Please note that an oscilloscope is required to do any more than the roughest tuning.If an oscilloscope is not available,it is unlikely, except in very high inertia mismatch applications,that modifying the default tuning parameters will result in increased performance.

Tuning your system is a simple 3 step process.Each servo loop, velocity, position

and integral, must be tuned.Because of the implementation of the B8000 digital servo algorithm this tuning process is non-iterative.The loops are tuned from the inside out.The torque loop is motor/bus voltage dependent and is tuned at the factory.

1. Tune the velocity loop using a velocity toggle.

2. Tune the position loop using a position toggle.

3. Tune the integral loop using a position toggle (optional) Details on how to do this are covered below and,in much greater detail,in the Servo Tuner manual.IDC also recommends accessing Servo Tuner’s on-line help utility for the most up-to-date tuning procedures and hints.

RS-232C Users

Servo Tuner users will find that the S e rvo Tuner manual presents mu ch of the same tuning information that is in this section.Please reference Chapter 7 for details on configuring a Smart Drive for RS-232 tuning,and the Servo Tuner manual included with this product for detailed tuning information and strategies.

Pressing the EDIT key followed by the TUNING function key produces a menu that looks like this:

Selecting RS-232 allows you to enable servo tuning via the Servo Tuner software. Servo Tuner also has an Select/Axis1 or Axis 2 pulldown menu to access Smart Drives without keypads.We provide this menu option to keypad users because there are additional tuning aids available with our Windows-compatible Servo Tuner software.

- - - - - TUNING - - - - -

AXIS1 AXIS2 RS232

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Key Pad Tuning

The Keypad tuning utilities were designed to mimic most of the capabilities of IDC’s Servo Tuner software,but in a menu structure format.The default gain parameters generally provide adequate performance.If your application requires exceptional performance,whether it be low velocity ripple, fast settling times,or no steady state position error, you will may need to modify these standard gain parameters.

The keypad menu tree is shown below. Explanations on the use of the TORQUE, VELOCITY, and POSITION toggles can be found in the Servo Tuner manual.The same basic strategies presented there,apply to keypad based products as well.

Keypad Tuning Menu Tree

Axis Sub- Set-up Description of Set-up Parameters Menus Parameters

GAINS KV Velocity Gain

KP Position Gain KI Integral Gain KFA Feed Forward Acceleration Gain KFV Feed Forward Velocity Gain

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TOGGLE TORQUE Torque toggle (magnitude and period)

VELOCITY Velocity toggle (magnitude and period) POSITION Position toggle (magnitude and period)

MONITOR MODE Configures monitor output function

RANGE Scales output function

NOHUNT ON/OFF Anti-hunt proprietary servo algorithm WINDUP ON/OFF Anti-Inertial windup proprietary servo algorithm

GAINS Setting the Servo Gains

EDIT

There are five user accessible servo GAINS, available to tune your system.The gains are described below.

1. Use an F1,F2,or F3 to highlight the gain you wish to change.

2. Use the áâ keys to switch to the other menu.

3. Use the numeric keys to Enter a new value for the gain that is highlighted. If you need to tune your system,the fastest way to get top performance out of it is to tune it from “scratch.” Set all your gains to zero,and follow the procedure outlined above,or in the Servo Tuner manual.

TUNING AXIS GAINS

CAUTION: This procedure does not work on load with steady state forces (such as gravity in a vertically oriented application). Call IDC for details on tuning these difficult loads.

á KV=1537 â

< KV > KP KI

á KFA=0 â < KFA > KFV

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Toggle Tuning Stimulus

EDIT

TUNING AXIS TOGGLE

1. Pick type of toggle;Press F1 to select a velocity, position,or torque toggle.

2. Magnitude of toggle.Press F2

• Torque:% of max torque

• Velocity:RPM

• Position:steps (8000 steps/rev)

3. Period of toggle (in msec).Press F3

4. Start toggle. Your motor and system will start moving when you press the RUN key.The toggle is stopped with the STOP (ESC) key.You can disable the amplifier by pressing the DEL key.Pressing DEL a 2ndtime will enable the amplifier. If your system goes unstable because of too aggressive a toggle,or because of improper gain settings, disabling the amplifier is the only way to stop the out of control oscillations. Just pressing the ESC key and stopping the toggle won’t stop an unstable system.These same toggle “hot”keys are active in the GAIN sub-menu so tuning changes can be made and evaluated while the system is actually moving.

CAUTION: The toggle generates instantaneous torque, velocity, and position commands. The amplifier and motor will not be damaged, but your mechanics may be damaged by these very aggressive moves.

POS |0 |0 MODE | STEP | MSEC

Monitor Monitor Port

EDIT

TUNING AXIS TOGGLE

1. Press MODE (F1)

2. Pick parameter to monitor with the á and â buttons.Choices include actual velocity,

commanded velocity, position error, and actual torque.

3. Press RANGE.Enter the range of values you want to monitor.The units depend on the parameter being monitored.

Connect your oscilloscope to Mon 1 (or Mon 2 for axis 2) and Mon Ref to view the selected parameter.This output is updated at 2kHz anytime the Smart Drive is powered up.Actual torque and velocity can be recorded while the program is running and the axis are moving.

Anti-Hunt (NOHUNT) and Inertial Anti-Windup (WINDUP) are two additional servo compensation algorithms which you can utilize with your Smart Drive.Details on these proprietary algorithms are provided in the Servo Tuner manual.

-----EDIT MONITOR----MODE RANGE

-- á TUNING AXIS 1 â NOHUNT WINDUP

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Programming Your Application

The purpose of this chapter is to provide information that will help programmers begin developing applications with the SmartDrive.There are also several practical examples that can be copied and modified.Other program examples are available from the Application De veloper disk set (see DEMOS.idc).

Smart Drive Programming Overview

Before beginning to develop a machine control program with a SmartDrive,the user must decide how the SmartDrive fits into the overall machine control hierarchy.There are three basic ways SmartDrives are used.They can be used in a standalone mode where the SmartDrive controls all the I/O and motion on a machine. They can also be used with a PLC,where the PLC runs the machine and just calls on the SmartDrive,via program select lines, for motion.Thirdly, they can be used in a ìhostedî mode with a PC.In this mode no programs are stored in the SmartDrive, the PC downloads a string of commands at execution time.

The information in this chapter applies to all three modes of machine control.The SmartDrive uses a sequential,interpretive,command processor.This means that commands in a program are executed one at a time,and that the action called for in one command must complete before the next command is processed.

Example:[move] VE4 DI10 OT01 GO OT10

In the program [move],the maximum move velocity is set to 4,the command incremental distance is set to 10,output 1 and output 2 are turned off and on simultaneously, axis one then moves 10 units.After axis one stops moving,output 1 is turned on and output 2 is turned off.The state changes on outputs 1 and 2 happen at the same time.

The programmer can control the flow of the program with WT (wait for an event or condition to occur),TD (wait for a pre-set amount of time to elapse),and IF (if a certain condition is true at this instant,then execute a block of commands) statements.External controllers such as PLC and computers can be coordinated via digital outputs and ASCII strings sent out the serial port.

Creating or Editing Programs with the Keypad

IDC’s IDeal Command language is easy to remember and powerful.Command descriptions are also available on-line using the HELP key within the Application Developer program editor.

If you need help with basic keypad operation,please refer to Chapter 4 - Using the Keypad , and Chapter 5 - Configuring Your System .

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Command Summary

The chart below lists all the IDeal commands that can be stored and executed as a part of a program.In Chapter 8,Programming with Serial Communication , there is more information on serial commands,such as Setup,Immediate Status, Supervisory Commands,and “Commands Not Available in Hosted Mode.”

Command Description Command Description

AC BR

DA DC DE

EA EB EN

GP GS GT

Acceleration Break Distance Absolute Distance to a Change Deceleration Distance Incremental Enable Amplifier End of Block End of Routine Function Key Go Home Go Immediate Go (Start a Move) Go Point Gosub Go to

IV LP LU

MS ON OT RG

“ “

Input Variable Loop Loop Until Loop While Move Continuous Message to Display On Command Output Registration Move Set Position Square Root Stop on Input Time Delay Velocity Wait “Message to Serial Port”

If Then

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Variables

The Smart Drive will accept a variable in a command instead of a constant. Variables may be used in:

• Arithmetic

• Conditional Expressions

• Loop Counts

• Distance and velocity commands

• Set values

• Set command values or parameters

• Set analog signals

• Read analog or temperature input

• Display information such as position or velocity

• Any place that a number can be used,a variable can be used

Legal Variable Names

The Smart Drive allows you to create descriptive variable names,as opposed to V1, V2,etc.Variables can be up to 14 characters,but the first 10 characters must be unique.They can contain other printable ASCII characters,such as numbers, underscores, exclamation points, even spaces.Upper and lower case characters are supported within variable names,and these variable names are case sensitive.ASCII control characters such as LF and CR are not supported.All variables must be e n closed in pare n t h e s i s ,( va ri able name).Pa renthesis are not legal va ri able ch a ra c t e rs .

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The standard software allows for up to 100 variables.All variables are stored as fixed point numbers.All variables are global.All standard variables are volatile, though non-volatile variables are available as well.

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Built-In Variables

The following variable names are predefined in the control. They can be used throughout your programs in expressions,to set voltages,to test conditions,or even to display information on the keypad screen or some other external serial device.

Variable Name Description Type

(AI9) thru (AI16) Analog Input 9 thru 16 Read Only

(AO9) thru (AO16) Analog Output 9 thru 16 Write Only

(AROWREL) Current status of any of the four arrow keys Read Only (CPOS1), (CPOS2) Commanded Position of axis 1, 2 Read Only (EPOS1), (EPOS2) Encoder Position of axis 1, 2 Read Only

(POS1), (POS2) Current Position of axis 1, 2 Read Only

(VEL1), (VEL2) Commanded Velocity of axis 1, 2 Read Only

(EE1) thru (EE20)

(FKEY)

(LASTKEY)

(TERM)

(1TW) (2TW)

(TIME)

(CRCS) (CRCP)

(SA1), (SA2)

(SD1), (SD2)

(SS)

(INT98CTRL)

Non-volatile, limited use, user system variables

Value of Function Key pressed Read Only Value of last Function key pressed Read/Write Sends variable out RS-232 port Write Only Scans inputs 1-4 for BCD Digit Read Only Scans inputs 1-8 for BCD Digit Read Only Elapsed Time (ms) since power up

or since reset Value of the EEPROM setup checksum Read Only Value of the EEPROM program checksum Read Only Integer value of the status of axis 1-2

(See RS232 command SA) Integer value of the drive status of axis 1-2

(See RS232 command SD) Integer value of the system status

(See RS232 command SS) Enables/disables (ARM INT98) trigger

option - Refer to Ch. 5, Configuring Your Inputs, Input Descriptions, Input I.

Read/

Limited Write

Read Only

Read/Write

(ARM INT98)

Enables/disables INT98 input if (INT98CTRL) is enabled

Read/Write

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Examples of Built-In Variables

• (PIECES)=10 Assigns 10 to variable

• (SPEED)=(AI12)*(VEL SCALE) Speed = analog input times a scalar

• MS21,“Enter Length”IV32,(LENGTH) Prompts user and gets feed length

• VE(SPEED) Sets velocity to value in variable

• MS1,(POS2) Displays current position of axis 2 on

• (TERM)=(POS1) Sends the current position of axis 1 out

• (TEMPERATURE)=(AI9) Reads in temperature from analog input

• (AO15)=4012 Sets the analog output to 4012

Using the Built-In Variable (AROWREL)

(AROWREL) is a built-in Boolean read only variable which determines the status of any of the 4 arrow keys. When used in conjunction with (FKEY),the user can detect whether or not an arrow key is being held down. (AROWREL) will return one of the following values:

(AROWREL) = 0 One of the ar row keys is being held down. (AROWREL) = 1 The arrow key has been released.

keypad screen

the RS-232 port of the SmartDrive

(AROWREL) will return k ey status for the 4 arrow keys only. If any other key is pressed,(AROWREL) will return zero regardless if the key is held down or not.The following is an example jog application using (AROWREL) and (FKEY):

[MAIN] {Program #1} FK12,13{Wait for a Left or Right arrow key} GT(FKEY) {Jump to arrow key program #12 or #13}

[LEFTARROW] {Program #12} MC+ {Enable MC mode} AC.1 {Start MC move} VE1 {Move in positive direction} GO LP

IF(AROWREL)=1{Check status of ar row key}

VE0 {Stop MC move on key release}

GO GT1{Return to main program}

EB {End loop block}

[RIGHTARROW] {Program #13} MC+ {Enable MC mode} AC.1 {Start MC move} VE-1 {Move in negative direction} GO LP

IF(AROWREL)=1{Check status of ar row key}

VE0 {Stop MC move on key release}

GO GT1{Return to main program}

EB {End loop block}

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Non-Volatile Variables

The non-volatile variables (EE1)-(EE20) are twenty user accessible variables that retain their values through power cycles, warm boots,and system resets.Standard user variables are reset at power down or reset.Each time one of these variables is changed (i.e.used on the left side of an equal (=) sign,the new value is written to and stored in the user non-volatile EEPROM.

Caution must be observed when using these variables. Since EE have a limited read/write lifetime (100,000 writes before failure), variable values that change frequently should not be stored as EE system variables. Examples include loop-count variables, and POS1 and POS 2 variables. The SmartDrive will allow only 1,000 EE writes between power cycles. This limit has been set to prevent a simple programming mistake or misunderstanding from permanently damaging the SmartDrive’s non-volatile memory. When this write limit has been exceeded, all programs will stop running, an error message will be displayed, and the appropriate status bits will be set.

CAUTION

The EE system variables were originally developed for use in batch manufacturing applications where a number of variable setup parameters must be entered at the start of each part run.These same setup parameters can then be used through any number of power cycles,or machine resets.

Example:A program called [Set-up] is run at the start of each part run to initialize a number of variable part parameters.During production the program called [PARTS] is run.This program reads from the EE varia bles,but does not generate any writes to the EE,so the lifetime of the EE is not compromised.

[Set-up] MS1,”Feed length?:” Writes string beginning at character 1,top line IV12,(LENGTH),1,15 Loads the part length into volatile user variable

(LENGTH) MS1,”Feed Speed?:” Writes string beginning at character 1,top line IV12,(SPEED),.05, 5 Loads the speed into volatile user variable (SPEED) (EE1)=(LENGTH) Loads the length into non-volatile system variable (EE1) (EE2)=(SPEED) Loads the speed into non-volatile system variable (EE2) EN [PARTS] [PARTS] runs on power up,unless new parameters

are entered. (LENGTH)=(EE1) Load the part specific variable from the non-volatile

variables. (SPEED)=(EE2) LP(NUMBER) Loop (NUMBER) of times DI(LENGTH) Move (LENGTH) VE(SPEED) at (SPEED) velocity GO OT1 TD.1 OT0 Toggle output to indicate part done EB End the loop Block

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Arithmetic Operands and Equations

The SmartDrive supports addition (+),subtraction (-), multiplication (*),and division (/).Expressions may only contain one operand.Complex equations require multiple statements. Variables and fixed point numbers may be mixed in arithmetic equations.All user arithmetic and variable storage uses 32-bit integer and fractional representation.

The + and - symbols have a dedicated button on the keypad.Pressing the button will toggle between the two.

The *,/,and = are accessed from the Alpha+0+... keystrokes.

Examples:

• (X)=(Y)*10

• (AO15)=(VOLTAGE)+(ERROR)

Do not enter:

• (X)=1+2-3 This statement is not legal,because it has more than one operand.

• (Length)=(Total)*.03125 The Smart Drive fixed point variable storage only supports 4 places to the right of the decimal place (32 bit storage of fractional decimal number).

Instead enter:

• (X)=1

(X)=(X)+2 or (X)+=2 (X)=(X)-3 or (X)-=3

and

• (Length)=(Total)*3.125 Multiply by the significant figures.

• (Length)=(Length)*.01 Then move the decimal place.

• or (Length)=(Total)/32 The SmartDrive fixed point variable storage supports 4 characters to the right of the decimal place (32 bit storage of fractional decimal number).

Boolean Operators - & (And), | (Or)

The operators & and | will perform the respective bitwise Boolean functions on immediate or variable parameters.

An application example of the Boolean operators would be:isolating a specific bit from an SD (Tell Drive Status) response.Suppose you want to determine if axis #1 drive was enabled from a program.This corresponds to a bit #5 (10000) Binary, (16) integer in the SD response.The program segment would look as follows:

(DRIVE STAT)=(SD1)&16 IF(DRIVE STAT)=16 MS,1”Drive Enabled”EB

The 16 corresponds to an integer weight of bit #5 (10000) since you wish to “mask”out the enable bit.

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Logical Operations on Expressions (&&,||)

Conditional commands (IF,WT, LU, LW) support logical operations of AND (&&) and OR (||).Two expressions may be logically AND’d or OR’d within one conditional command. For example:

(A)=5 (B)=2.5 IF(A)>2&&(B)=2.5 MS1, “True Statement” EB

In the above program,the message “True Statement” would appear since BOTH conditional statements are true,thus making the entire IF conditional true.

AND OR

Expression A Expression B A& B Expression A Expression B A || B

False False False False False False False True False False True True

True False False True False True True True True True True True

Incrementing and Decrementing Variables (++, =+, --, -=)

There are four syntaxes supported by variables:++ (single increment),+= (value increment),-- (single decrement),-= (value decrement).These operators will initialize any uninitialized variable to zero before incrementing or decrementing it for the first time.

(Variable Name)++ Increments a variable value by 1 (Variable Name)+=n Increments a variable value by n (Variable Name)-- Decrements a variable value by 1 (Variable Name)-=n Decrements a variable value by n

Expressions

The SmartDrive supports five conditional expressions:less than (<),equal to (=), greater than (>),less than or equal to (<=),and greater than or equal to (>=). The IF and WT commands can use these expressions to direct program flow or wait for an analog input to meet a condition.The > and < symbols are entered into the key-

pad editor with the ALPHA+↑+↑....↑

Examples:

IF (X)>10 GS20 EB If X is greater than 10 gosub to program #20 WT(AI12)<(MAX TEMP) Wait for the temperature to go below the maximum

before continuing command processing.

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Summary of Operators, Functions and Expressions

[ ] Name Program

( ) Name Variable

&& Logical AND

|| Logical OR

! Logical NOT

!= Not Equal

+ Add

- Subtract * Multiply

/ Divide = Equal > Greater Than < Less Than

>= Greater Than or Equal to <= Less Than or Equal to

& Bitwise Boolean AND

| Bitwise Boolean OR

++ Increment Variable += Increment by n

-- Decrement Variable

-= Decrement by n << Shift Left >> Shift Right

Multi-axis Operation

IDC’s IDeal command language is intuitive, yet powerful enough for difficult applications.The SmartDrives allow you to make multi-axis,synchronized,moves or multiple independent moves that start at the same time.

Simple GO Commands

The most intuitive and simple programs utilize the GO commands.Motion parameters for each axis are separated by commas. Motion parameters consist of the AC, DE,VE and either DI or DA command.These four parameters completely define the commanded motion profile.The last parameter used by an axis is stored in a table. The GO command uses the last DI or DA command processed to determine which axes move and how far they move. For example:

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AC2,5 Set acceleration of both axes VE10,3 Set velocity of both DI9,-3.1 Set distance of each axis GO Start both together

DI9 Moves only axis 1 because the last D command GO only had a parameter for axis 1

DI,2 Moves only axis 2 because the last D command GO only had a parameter for axis 2

In the first move in the example,the GO command is used to start multiple axes at the same time.The move profiles for each axis are independent.While axes start at the same time,the moves are independent and will follow their respective accelerations and velocities,though the axes may not stop moving at the same time.

The Go Point (GP) command allows you to move two axes along a linear path that starts and stops at the same time.The control uses the most recent value in axis 1, the first parameter, to specify the AC,VE,and DE values along the path (see example 1 below).In most cases, your program will be easier to understand if you redefine these parameters as a single value for the path (see example 2 below).GP uses the last distance value for each axis to determine the end points of the linear move.The two examples below result in identical GP moves.

Example 1: Example 2: AC2,3 AC2 VE4,10 VE4 DE.5 DE.5 DI5,6 DI5,6 GP GP

GO and GI commands support additional parameters providing more advanced features.The additional parameters allow you to:

1. Start each axis based on different conditions.

2. Start one axis with an input while another is moving.

3. Start one or more axis moving based on one input.

4. Start different axis based on dif ferent inputs.

5. Reduce the size of a program by using fewer “move”commands.

GO supports an extended syntax to allow these other move specifications.

GOi,i or GIi,i

i = 0-16,integers only

The extended syntax always explicitly defines which axes will move.Only those axes which have an active input defined by i will move,and the last move parameters will define the shape and length of the move profile.

An axis will start moving when the input defined by i turns on. You can start different axes at different times by using different integers (i) for each axis.

Setting i = 0 will explicitly define which axis will move when a GO command is processed.(See the examples below for more clarification.)

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The last move parameters used to define a move profile are saved.This saves program space in applications where sections of code repeat the same moves.The DI or DA command is the only motion parameter that needs to be repeated.A stairstep pattern is one example of this.

Using different i’s for each axis allows you to start one axis and wait for an input on another,or start both based on different inputs.See the examples below for more clarification.

Examples: GO Moves all the axes defined in the last DA

or DI command DI3 GO Move only axis 1 DI3,4 GO Move axes 1 and 2 DI2,2 GO,0 Move only axis 2, even if the last DA or DI

command defined both axes

DA(Part 1),(Part 2) GO4,5 Move axis 1 once input 4 is activated,

axis 2 once input 5 is activated GO4,4 Move axis 1 and 2 once input 4 is activated

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Typical Programming Examples

The following program examples will show how the IDeal command language can be used to perform simple tasks.There are more extensive and elaborate example programs in the DEMOS.idc file that came with your Application Developer disk set.

To aid your program documentation,comments can be placed in brackets {comment}.These comments are stripped out of the program as it is downloaded to help conserve memory in the control. Files should be saved BEFORE downloading for documentation purposes.

Example: DI10,2 GO {Moves to load position}

DI15,15 GO {Moves to unload position}

To create a Message and input a Variable

[GET PARTS] {Name the subroutine} MS1,”” Clears the display MS1,”How many?:” Writes string beginning at character 1,top line IV12,(PIECES) Waits at 12th character for the # of pieces MS1,”” Clears the display MS1,”How long?:” Writes string beginning at character 1,top line IV12,(LENGTH) Waits at 12th character for the length LP(PIECES) Loops the number of pieces entered DI(LENGTH) Moves the length entered GO EB

Creating an Operator Menu (see the FK command description for details)

MS1,”” Clears keypad screen MS21,”PART1 PART2 PART3” Writes a message above function keys FK1,2,3 Waits for a Function Key to be pressed (FKEY)=(FKEY)+50 Add an offset to FKEY GT(FKEY) Goto program #51,52,or 53.(50 + 1,2,or 3)

Fast In, Slow Feed Move (Using the Distance to Change (DC) command)

AC.05 Set acceleration DE.09 Set deceleration VE50 Set first velocity DA6 Set total move distance DC5.5 Set point where you want to change speed VE5 Set second speed GO Start the move profile

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Turning On an Output on-the-fly

AC.05 Set acceleration VE10 Set velocity DA4 Set total move distance DC1 Set point to turn on... OT1 Output 1 DC2 Set point to turn on... OT2,1 Output 2 DC3 Set point to turn on... OT3,1 Output 3 GO

To input a 4 Digit BCD number reading 2 Digits at a time

[GET 4 BCDS] Returns value of 4 digit BCD number OT01 Connect ground of first two BCD digits (4 DIGIT BCD)=(2TW)*100 Make value of first two digits the MSB OT10 Connect ground of 2nd two BCD digits (4 DIGIT BCD)=(4 DIGIT BCD)+(2TW) Add value of 2nd two to 1st two * 100

Reading an Analog Input

The value of the analog system variables (AI9-16) are scaled from 14,400 to 72,000 Hz.This value is actually a scaled frequency read by the SmartDrive.These input values are updated every 16 milliseconds .If your program needs to display this value in units such as VOLTS,you will need to scale the value to VOLTS in your program.The scale number you use will depend on which analog input you are using. For example:a "J" thermocouple uses a different factor than a "K" thermocouple.

Example:Using a 0-10 VDC analog input.0V=14,400;10V=72,000 or 5,760 Hz/volt.

(VOLT)=(AI12) Read the value of analog input 12 into

(VOLT)=(VOLT)-14400 Remove frequency offset (VOLT)=(VOLT)*1.736 Scaling factor multiplied by 10,000 (VOLT=(VOLT)*.0001 Scaling back to volts

The variable (VOLT) is now in units of volts.If you are waiting for a condition to occur or doing a comparison,(see below) there is no need to go through the conversion process.

(TEMP)=(AI9) Read in temperature from analog input WT(AI12)<45000 GO Wait for analog input 12 <45000 (<5.3 VDC

IF(AI12)<45000 GO EB Go if analog input 12 < 45000

variable volts

using the previous example) before moving

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Configuring an Analog Output

The analog outputs of SmartDrives are 12-bit outputs.The value of the analog output is scaled to this 12-bit (0-4095) resolution.If you have a 4-20 mA output you will have an output resolution of .004 mA.

The output value is set with the system variable (AOn). n=9-16

The value of n corresponds to the OPTO position of the analog output.

To configure an OPTO position as an analog output:

1. Configure the position as an output using EDIT > SETUP > I/O > OPTOS.

2. Configure the output position as analog using EDIT > SETUP > I/O > OUTPUT.

The analog system output variable has a range of 0-4095 (12 bits).0 is the minimum output and 4095 is the maximum value of the analog module you are using.

Example: 4-20mA output module,0= 4mA,4095=20mA,

(AO15)=256 Sets the analog output to 5 mA

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This chapter defines,in alphabetical order, all of IDC’s IDeal™commands that can be used in a program.Please refer to Chapter 4, Using the K eypad, for more information on entering these commands with the keypad.

Some IDeal commands are supported only in serial communication mode.These commands are listed and defined in Chapter 8, Programming with Serial Communication , and they can also be found in the Summary of Commands immediately inside the back cover of this manual.

The commands in this chapter are defined according to the following example:

DI Distance Incremental syntax - DI±r,±r

Units: selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu (n/a if no units) Range: unit scaling dependent (n/a if no range) Default: If the command has a default,it will be listed here

(n/a if there is no default)

DI specifies a move distance relative to the current position.Such moves are called incremental moves,as opposed to the absolute zero reference used in DA. Incremental moves are typically used in applications where there is no concern for origin,such as feed-to-length applications.Incremental moves are also often used inside a loop to shorten a program.Incremental and absolute moves may be mixed

- the control always keeps track of the absolute position.

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Example: Move 2 units in the + (positive) direction.

Move 1 more unit in the + direction. Move 4 units in the - (negative) direction.

Program: AC.1 VE60 DI2 GO DI1 GO DI-4 GO

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Summary of IDeal™Commands

AC Acceleration BR Break DA

DC Distance to a Change

DE Deceleration

DI Distance Incremental

EA EB EN End of Routine

FK Function Key

GO Go (Start a Move)

GP Go Point GS GT

IF If Then IV Input Variable

Distance Absolute

Enable Amplifier End of Block

Go Home Go Immediate

Gosub Go To

Loop

LW Loop While MC Move Continuous MS ON

OT Output

“__” “Message to Serial Port”

RG Registration Move

SQ Square Root

ST Stop on Input

TD Time Delay

Loop Until

Message to Display On Command

Set Position

Velocity Wait

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AC Acceleration syntax - ACr,r

Units: sec,rps2or unit/s

(selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu) Range: unit scaling dependent Default: n/a

AC sets the acceleration and deceleration ramp on all velocity changes.The deceleration value (DE) will be the same as the acceleration value unless it is specifically set after the AC command.The value of DE must be reset every time AC is changed. Use only AC if you want a symmetrical move profile.Use DE if you want a different deceleration rate.Subsequent moves will use the last DE or AC value specified.

Examples:

AC2VE12 DA3 GO Sets acceleration and deceleration to 2. DE.5 VE12 DA6 GO Accel stays at 2,decel changes to 0.5. VE20 DA0 GO Acceleration and deceleration remain at 2

AC4 DA2 GO Acceleration and deceleration become 4. DE3 AC1 DI3 GO DE reset to 1 by AC1 before the move is made.

and 0.5.

BR Break syntax - BR

Units: selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu Range: unit scaling dependent Default: n/a

The Break command instantly “breaks”a loop block in which it is defined and continues program execution from the loop’s terminating EB command.This allows for more complex loop conditioning than LU or LW commands.

Example:

(A)=0 {Define variable A} (B)=0 {Define variable B} LP {Define loop block}

IF(A)>10 {Check if A is greater than 10}

IF2,0 {Check if input #2 is off}

BR {Break loop}

EB (A)++ {Increment variable A by 1} EB {BR command jumps here} MS1,”A is greater than 10” {Display message}

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DA Distance Absolute syntax - DA±r, ±r

Units: selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu Range: unit scaling dependent Default: n/a

DA sets the next move position, referenced from absolute zero.The absolute zero position is established after a Go Home move (GH) and/or with the Set Position (SP) command.Absolute positioning is typically used in applications where you are moving to a number of known locations,or if your physical work area is restricted.

Incremental (DI) and absolute moves may be mixed;the control always keeps track of the absolute position.

Examples:

AC2 DE.5 VE12 DA3 GO Moves to absolute position 3 units. DA3 GO DA3 GO Moves once to absolute position 3 units.

DC Distance to a Change syntax - DC±r, ±r

Units: selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu Range: unit scaling dependent Default: n/a

DC is used to define a complex, multiple velocity move profile,or to change an Output at a specific point during the move.It defines a position at which a change will occur,“on the fly,” while the motor is still moving.At the specified position you can change the velocity or change the state of one or more outputs.

The DC command must follow a DA or DI command which specifies the total move distance.The DC distance is interpreted as an absolute position when used with DA and an incremental position when used with DI.When used with DI,the value of DC must be specified as a positive number.When multiple DC’s are specified within an incremental move (DI),the incremental distance specified by the DC command is taken from the last DC command,not from the beginning of the move.See the incremental move examples below for more clarification.The stan - dar d software supports a maximum of 20 DC commands within a move profile.

Application Note: The DC command can only be used when the motor is moving at constant speed, i.e. not accelerating or decelerating. Issuing a DC

command (or trigger position) before a previous DC has finished execution is invalid and can cause unpredictable results. For example,the following programmed move profile is an incorrect use of the DC command: AC1 VE5 DA20 DC1.75 VE7.5 GO

Since the initial acceleration ramp requires 2.5 units of distance to reach velocity

, the DC1.75 is an invalid trigger position and will be ignored.

The following formula ensures the use of valid DC trigger positions:

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Where n is the cur rent DC command distance (n=19 in this example), n-1 is the previous DC command distance (e.g.10), V is the velocity, and t is acceleration time (for the first DC specified in a move profile, n-1 would correspond to the beginning of the move).

In the following move profile,AC units = seconds,VE units = RPS (see illustration):

AC1.6 DE0.8 VE5 DA20 DC10 AC2.5 VE3 DC? VE2.5 GO

Using the DC formula and solving for DCn, therefore, the “?” must be greater than or equal to a position of 12.5 distance units.In addition to verifying the DC trigger position,it must also be verified that the DC? VE2.5 segment can be completed before the beginning of the move deceleration.Suppose the “?” was chosen to be 13.35 (a valid trigger position),use the beginning of the decel ramp as the DCnin the DC formula.A deceleration from 2.5 to 0 requires 1

distance unit in 0.8 seconds therefore, Since the result is positive,the DC13.35 VE2.5 is a valid segment.

Examples of DC move profiles:

AC.05 DE.05 VE10 DA4 DC1 OT100 DC2 OT010 DC3 OT001 GO While moving to an absolute position of 4 units turn on output 1 at 1 unit,output 2 at 2 units and output 3 at 3 units.

AC.05 DE.09 VE30 DA6 DC3VE15 GO Move to absolute position 6 units with a starting speed of 30.At 3 units, reduce speed to 15 (change-on-fly) and complete move.

AC1 DE.5 VE20 DI-8 DC1 OT10 DC3 OT01 GO Move an incremental distance of negativ e 8 units.After 1 unit,turn on output 1, and after 3 additional units of motion,turn off output 1 and turn on output 2.

AC.05 DE.15 VE50 DI15 DC5VE10 DC5VE5 GO At a starting speed of 50,begin moving an incremental distance of 15 units.After 5 units, ramp down to 10 speed.After an additional 5 distance units, ramp down to 5 speed and continue until the final position is reached.

AC.1,.1 VE10,20 DI10,10 DC5,5VE20,10 GO Move an incremental distance of 10 units on axis 1 and 2.After 5 units on axis 1, ramp up to a speed 20;after 5 units on axis 2, ramp down to speed 10.Note that these velocity changes both take place after 5 distance units,but they do not take place at the same time.

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DE Deceleration syntax - DEr,r

Units: sec,rps2or unit/s Range: unit scaling dependent Default: n/a

Sets the deceleration ramp on all negative velocity changes. The deceleration value will be the same as the acceleration value unless a deceleration is specified.The value set will be used on subsequent moves unless it is re-specified by either an acceleration (AC) or deceleration (DE) command.

Examples:

AC2 VE12 DA3 GO Sets acceleration and deceleration to 2. DE.5VE12 DA6 GO Accel stays at 2 and decel changes to 0.5. VE20 DA0 GO Acceleration and deceleration remain at

AC4 DA2 GO Both acceleration and deceleration become 4. DE3 AC1 DI3 GO AC1 sets both the accel and decel to 1.

2 and 0.5.

DI Distance Incremental syntax - DI±r, ±r

Units: selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu Range: unit scaling dependent Default: n/a

- the control always keeps track of the absolute position.

Example: AC.1 VE60 DI2 GO DI1 GO DI-4 GO Move 2 units in the + direction.Move 1 more unit in the positive direction. Move 4 units in the negative direction.The final absolute position is -1.0000.

EA Enable/Disable Amplifier syntax - EAi,i

Units: n/a Range: 0 (disable),1 (enable),2 (standby) Default: n/a

EA sets the state of the amplifier enable signal.The polarity can be changed in EDIT > SETUP > MISC > ENABLE.

Example: EA0 Disables the amplifiers on axis one and two.

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EB End of Block syntax - EB

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The EB command designates the End of a Block of loop or IF commands.Every LP, LW, LU,and IF statement must have an EB associated with it.

Examples:

LP2 DI3 GO EB Performs the move twice IF1,1 DI5 GO DI10 GO EB GH3 If input 1 is On,make 2 moves before

homing. If input 1 is Off, jump to the GH command.

EN End of Routine syntax - EN

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

EN marks the end of a program or subroutine.It is optional at the end of a program.If EN marks the end of a subroutine,command execution continues from the command following the gosub (GS) command which called the subroutine.If the routine was not called from another program,the EN command simply stops command execution.The control continues to monitor the program select inputs (if defined).

The EN command can be used anywhere in a program to stop command execution.

Example:

IF2,1 EN EB DI2 GO If input #2 is on,stop the program,or return

to the calling program.If not,move 2 units.

FK Function Key syntax - FKi,i,...i

Units: n/a Range: i = 1-28 Default: n/a

Note:24,the ESC key, cannot be assigned since it stops a program. The FK command allows you to redefine a keypad key function within your pr ogram.The FK command pauses processing until the buttons you have“armed”are pressed.The number of the armed button is assigned to the system variable, (FKEY).You can then manipulate or directly use this variable to branch to other routines or make other decisions.FK allows the programmer to redefine the keypad function keys as operator menu selection buttons.You can even write your program with menus that look and feel like our setup menus.

Example: FK1,2,3,4

GS (FKEY) Pauses command execution until F1,F2,F3,or RUN is pressed on the keypad.(FKEY) is assigned a value of 1-4. Subroutine 1-4 is called with the GS (gosub) command.

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See the illustration below for the value of (FKEY) returned for each key:

The following example shows how to use the keypad function keys as an operator interface:

1. Write a menu message (MS) on the keypad display above the corresponding function keys.

2. Use the FK command to pause command processing until the operator selects a valid function key. Only keys explicitly defined in the FK statement are considered valid.

3. Gosub to the appropriate program.

Example of a 3-screen menu program:

Program 20: [SCREEN 1] Name the main program MS1,”” Clears keypad screen MS3,”Select a Part” Writes a Message MS21,”Part A Part B Part C” Writes a message above function keys FK1,2,3,17,18 Wait for selected key press GT(FKEY) Jumps to prog # 1,#2,or #3 if F1,F2,

or F3 is pressed Jumps to prog #17,or #18 if the up or down arrow keys are pressed.

EN End of Routine

Program 18: [SCREEN 2] MS21,”Part D Part E Part F” Writes a message above F1,F2,F3. FK1,2,3,17,18 Wait for selected key press IF(FKEY)=17 GT[SCREEN 1] EB If Up arrow goto screen 1 IF(FKEY)=18 GT[SCREEN 3] EB If Down arrow goto screen 3 (FKEY)=(FKEY)+3 Add offset to FKEY variable to goto

correct part subroutine.

GT(FKEY) Jumps to part D, E,F in program

#4,5,or 6

EN End of Routine

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Program 17: [SCREEN 3] MS21,”Part G Part H Part J” Writes a message above function keys. FK1,2,3,17,18 Wait for selected key press IF(FKEY)=17 GT[SCREEN 2] EB If Up arrow goto screen 2 IF(FKEY)=18 GT[SCREEN 1] EB If Down arrow goto screen 1 (FKEY)=(FKEY)+6 Add offset to FKEY variable to goto

correct part subroutine

GT(FKEY) Jumps to part G, H,J in program

#7,8 or 9

EN End of Routine

The programs to make Parts A,B,C, D, etc.are in program numbers 1-9. To continuously cycle through put a GT[SCREEN 1] at the end of each part program.

GH Go Home syntax - GH±r,±r

Units: velocity units selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu Range: unit scaling dependent Direction: positive (+) direction established in EDIT > SETUP > MOTOR menu Default: n/a

The GH command initiates a homing routine (seeks the home switch) to establish a home reference position.When it reaches home,the position counter is set to zero or to the Home Offset value selected in the EDIT > SETUP > HOME menu.

The motor will move at the GH velocity (n) and direction (±) specified until it either finds a home limit switch or determines that it cannot find one between the two end-of-travel limit switches.The Go Home move uses the last acceleration and deceleration specified.

The exact homing routine used,and the ultimate end position of your system’s home reference,depends upon the values of your EDIT > SETUP > HOME parameters (edge,level, final approach direction,and offset,) and whether or not you have specified open or closed loop moves in the EDIT > SETUP > ENCODER menu.

The control will reverse direction when the first End of Travel limit switch is encountered while searching for a Home switch.If the second End of Travel switch is encountered,the unit will abort the Go Home move and generate a fault.

Assuming the presence of an operational home switch,the control will ultimately seek a home position according to the home setup parameters you specified (edge, level, final approach direction,and offset).

Closed loop systems will normally home with more accuracy than open loop systems because encoders come with a Z marker pulse (1/8000 of a revolution on our B Series.) In a typical Go Home routine,the control will first sense the edge of the switch defined in the Go Home SETUP menu.It will then decelerate the motor to a stop at the last defined deceleration rate.The final homing motion will now be determined by the Go Home options selected in the SETUP menu.

The final homing direction dictates the direction from which the final approach to the switch is made.The edge selected will determine from which side of the home switch this final approach will be based.In a “closed loop”mode Go Home routine, the control will additionally slow to a creep,accelerate and stop when it sees the encoder’s“Z”Marker Pulse after seeing the reference edge of the switch.If a mark-

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er pulse is not seen within one motor revolution after the reference edge of the switch is seen,the final homing routine will be aborted.

Note: Homing Mode directly affects or reconfigures the function of the GH command (see “Configuring Your Home Parameters”in Chapter 5).

Examples: AC.5 DE.5 GH-20 Go Home in the negative direction at a speed of 20 AC.5 DE.5 GH20 Axis one Go Home in the positive direction at a speed

of 20. Axis two Go Home in the positive direction at a speed of 18.

Application Note from the IDC Applications Engineering Group Regarding Simultaneous 2-Axis Homing Routines (e.g. GH5,5)

When the move is executed,the control looks at the Home 1 and Home 2 inputs. This homing routing has three phases:

1. Going Home (initial move toward Home switch).

2. Shuttle Move (reverse and search for first switch edge).

3. Low Speed Home (move to final switch edge - positive or negative).

Both axes will not complete their homing routines independently.When a Home switch is triggered on axis 1, for example,axis 1 stops and waits for axis 2’s Home switch to be triggered.Basically, the homing routine will not move to the next phase (Shuttle Move or Low Speed Move) until both axes have completed the current phase.

If type “H”and “h”outputs (At Home 1 and At Home 2) are being used,they will both turn on when the entire homing routine has been completed,not individually.

GI Go Immediate syntax - GI or GIi

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The GI command begins a defined move profile in the same manner as the GO command.Unlike the GO command,where program execution waits until all defined moves have terminated,GI allows program execution to continue once the move has begun.This allows for other program defined processes to take place while an axis is moving,such as independent multi-axis moves, OT commands,and conditional IF blocks.One axis is not required to wait for another axis to finish a move before beginning its own move.

Following is an example of a program using the GI command:

VE1 DI20 GI MS1, “Axis #1 is moving” TD2

In this example,once the DI20 move begins,program execution immediately displays the “Axis #1 is moving”message for 2 seconds.Once the TD2 command has executed,the program will terminate;however, axis #1 will continue to move until the DI20 distance is reached.A Stop,Kill,or press of the ESC key will halt a GI based move either inside or outside program execution.

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The GI command can cause program execution and moves to be asynchronous.In order to re-synchronize the end of a GI move with program execution,use the Wait (WT) command and its new syntax,i.e.WT#1 will wait for only axis #1.

If a program error occurs during a GI move,the move will stop at the Stop Decel Rate.

USING THE GI COMMAND - EXAMPLES

The following examples are provided to help further explain the use of the command:

A. If a GI move is in progress and an additional move is commanded on the same

axis,the additional move will not begin until the GI move has completed. For example:

VE1 DA100 GI OT1,1 DA0 GI IF1,1 MS1,”All moves done” TD5 EB

In this program,one may expect to see the message “All moves done”immediately after the DA100 move begins.In reality, the program will wait at the DA0 GI until the DA100 move has completed before continuing.More simply stated,a move cannot be commanded to begin on an axis that is already moving.

B. For multi-axis systems,GI allows moves within a move. For example:

VE1 DA100 GI LP5 VE,10 DI,5 GO EB

C. Since GI allows program execution to continue,there can be programming

issues when using GI. For example,in the following program fragment:

LP VE2 DI10 GI OT1 TD1 OT0 EB

After the first pass through,the loop command (LP) will wait at the GI command since subsequent GI moves must wait for the present move to finish.

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D. Another issue is programming conditional GI moves within IF blocks, for exam-

ple:

LP IF1,1 VE5 DI20 GI OTXX100 EB IF2,1 MC,+ VE,10 GO EB IF3,1 VE,0 GO EB EB

In this program,when input #1 is asserted,the GI move will be commanded,however, since the program will continue executing,input #1 may still be asserted on the next loop iteration.This will cause a second GI move to be commanded which may be undesirable.To avoid this situation,the addition of a WT1,0 after the IF1,1 will ensure that input #1 is only seen once since it has to be deactivated to allow the program to continue.

E. DI1 GI DI,5 GO DI1 GI

F. DI10 GI DI,2 GO DI,2 GO DI10 GI

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G. (VAR1)=10 {Initialize Variable}

LP {Beginning of Loop Block}

DI55,10 {Define Two Axis Move} VE10,10 AC.5,.5 GI {Start Go Immediate Move Both Axes} MS1,’’’’ {Clear Screen} MS1,(AI9) {Write Analog Input 9 to the Screen While

Moving} WT,#2 {Wait for Axis 2 to Stop Moving} TD.5 {Time Delay of 0.5 seconds} DI,10 {Define Axis 2 Move of 10 units} GI {Start Axis 2 GO Immediate Move} IF8,1 {If Input 8 is on} OT10,1 {Turn on Output 10} TD.1 {Time Delay of 0.1 seconds} OT10,0 {Turn off Output 10} EB {End of If Block} WT,#2 {Wait for Axis 2 to Stop Moving} TD.5 {Time Delay of 0.5 seconds} DI,10 GI {Start Axis 2 Go Immediate Move} (DIST)=(VAR1)*1000 {Do Variable Math while Moving} (TERM)=(DIST) {Send Value of DIST Variable out of Serial Port} WT,#2 {Wait for Axis 2 to Stop moving} OT2,1 {Turn On Output 2} WT#1 {Wait for Axis 1 to Stop Moving} OT1,1 {Turn On Output 1} DA0,0 GO {Move Both Axes Back to Starting Position}

EB {End of Loop Block,Restart Loop} EN {End of Program}

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GO Go (Start a Move) syntax - GO or GOi,i

Units: n/a Range: i = 1-16 Default: n/a

GO executes a move profile defined by some combination of AC,VE,DE,DI, DA, DC,or MC commands. Actual motion of a new profile will occur after a short calculation of the motion trajectory.

GOi pre-calculates the move and waits for Input number “i”to activate before executing.This variation is sometimes useful for applications needing very short, repeatable move calculation delays.It is more often used simply to shorten code, since it functions like the combination of Wait on Input and Go (WTi GO) yet it pre-calculates the move.Like other commands using I/O, GOi does not restrict you from using an input even if it has been configured for some predefined function.

Example:

AC.05 DE.05 VE50 DI5 GO GO initiates calculation of a move profile using

AC.05 DE.05 VE50 DI5 GO2 When input 2 is activated,immediate execution

buffered parameters (.05 unit Accel and Decel Ramp,speed 50,5 unit incremental move) and then executes it.

of the motion calculation already in the buffer is performed.

NOTE: If you have a multi-axis control refer to the section on multi-axis moves in Programming Your Application . It contains important information on multi-axis syntax and synchronization.

GP Go Point (Linear Interpolation) syntax - GP or GPi

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The GP command allows the SmartDrive to execute a linear interpolated move. An example of the GP move is as follows:

The units and values for path velocity, acceleration and deceleration in GP moves are specified by the parameters traditionally defined for an axis #1-based move.As in regular moves, velocity,acceleration,and deceleration only need to be defined once.Each sequential GP move thereafter will use these values until new values are specified.The endpoint of the move is specified by a two-axis DA or DI command

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which corresponds to the appropriate X and Y coordinates. The following program would execute the move in the illustration above: VE2 AC.1 DA4,2 GP

The path velocity is 2 user units/sec,path acceleration is 0.1 sec.,and the X,Y position would be (4,2).

The GPi syntax is identical to the GOi command.GPi pre-calculates the move and waits for Input number “i”to activate before executing. For example,GP4 would pre-calculate the move and wait for input 4 to be active before executing.

Although both axes move during a GP defined move,all GP parameters refer to the path movement rather than to the individual axis movements.

NOTES ON GP:

GP will work with any velocity and acceleration unit.

The largest possible GP moves are restricted to X2+ Y2<= (231- 1)2in units of steps. For example,the longest simultaneous X,Y point move is: Steps: DA1518500249,1518500249 User units with resolution 8000: DA189,812.5311,189,812.5311 User units with resolution 25000: DA60,740.0099,60,740.0099

Commanding moves larger than X2+ Y2<= (231- 1)2will produce unpredictable results.

The DC command does not recognize an interpolated move as a ‘single’move and will treat the axes independently. Therefore,using a DC during a GP move will cause unpredictable results unless the user has calculated the necessary values to preserve the vector move.

GS Gosub syntax - GSi and GS[name]

Units: n/a Range: i = 1-199 (1-400 with 30K memory option),[name] =

any legal program name

Default: n/a

Jumps to program number or name and returns to the calling program when command processing reaches the EN command in the sub-routine. After the return, execution continues at the command immediately following the GS.Subroutines may be nested in the standar d firmware up to 16 levels deep.A Goto (GT) will clear the subroutine stack,preventing future Gosubs from overflowing the stack or returning to the wrong location.

Example: DI10 GS[Part A] GO Run program “Part A”, return and make a 10

unit incremental move.

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GT Go to Program syntax - GTi or GT[name]

Units: n/a Range: i = 1-199 (1-400 with 30K memory option),[name] =

any legal program name

Default: n/a

GT branches to the program number or name specified.All subsequent commands in the calling program are ignored. Nested loops and subroutines calls are cleared by a GT command.

Example: IF10 GT[PARTA] EB IF input 1 is on and input 2 is off,jump to

IF01 GT20 GT30 EB EN IF input 1 is off and input 2 is on, run program

IF If syntax - IF (See Below)

Units: n/a Range: see below Default: n/a

program “Part A”

20.Program 30 will never run.Use the GS command if you want to return to this program and goto program 30.

Syntax(s): IFi,xx...

IFxx... (assumes first input is input 1) IF (mathematical expression) or expressions (2)

Range: i = starting input number, 1-8

x = 0;input high x = 1;input low (grounded) x = anything else (input level don’t care) expression = any valid expression (defined in math and variables section).

Allows the conditional execution of a block of commands based on the evaluation of an expression or input state.If the expression or input state is TRUE,the commands between the IF and the EB are executed.If FALSE, execution continues with the command following the EB.An IF statement should not be confused with a WT statement.An IF statement evaluates,true or false,based on the conditions that the SmartDrive sees at the instant the command is processed.A WT statement pauses command processing until the condition is true.

Note: An End of Block (EB) command must be used with every IF command.

IF blocks can be nested up to 16 levels deep.

To increase flexibility (primarily with programmable logic controllers or PLCs) the IF command allows you to use configured inputs in the command.To help prevent this added flexibility from causing programming confusion, you can specify any character as an input (x).This allows you to self-document your IF statements. For example,assume you configured input #3 as a “JOG SPEED”input.Programming such as “IF01J10”can help remind you that you are already using input #3 as “JOG SPEED”.

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Example: IF14,1 GO EB If input 14 equals 1 Go IF12,010 GO EB If inputs 12-14 equal 010 Go IF110 GO OT3,1 EB If inputs 1-3 equal 110 Go and turn on

Output #3

IF(A19)<5500 OT11 GO EB If analog input 9 is less than 5500,turn on

output 1 and 2,then GO IF(TEMP)>50 OT1 EB If temperature variable >50 turn on Output 1 IF(PARTS)=25 GS20 EB If PARTS variable = 25 Gosub to Program 20

IV Input Variable syntax - IVi,(variable),min,max

Units: n/a Range: i - 1-40 display position in character s

variable = any legal variable name

min = the minimum range value (optional) max = the maximum range value (optional)

Default: n/a

This command allows an operator to input variable information under program control.It is typically used with the message command,MS,to prompt for operator input of the variable specified in IV.The cursor is placed on the display at character position "i".The program waits until a number is entered before continuing execution.The command will not allow you to type past the end of either line on the display.Variables will store 4 digits to the right of the decimal place.

When minimum and/or maximum range values are specified,the IV command will not accept inputs from outside this range. When a value outside the range is entered,one of the following messages is displayed on the keypad:

• "Input below minimum,Press ESC to resume"

• "Input above maximum,Press ESC to resume"

These variables can then be used in a math equation,conditional expression,or to set any command parameters (Example: DA,DC,VE,AC,LP, IF,TD, etc.).A variable can be used anywhere in a program where a real number or integer could be used.

Due to the nature of converting decimal numbers to binary and back,care must be taken in performing math on variables used in LP statements.LP will truncate the non-integer portion of the variable. For example:(COUNT)=25*.2 LP(COUNT) will only loop 4 times because (COUNT)=4.9999.A small offset can be added to variables used in LP statements to avoid this problem.(COUNT)=(COUNT)+.1 will guarantee that (COUNT) will be greater than 5,so the program will loop 5 times.

Example:

MS1,”” Clears the Display MS1,"How many?: ” Writes string beginning at character 1,top line IV12,(PIECES),1,15 Waits at 12th character for the # of pieces in

the range 1-15. MS1,”” Clears the Display MS1,”How long?: ” Writes string beginning at character 1,top line IV12,(LENGTH) Waits at 12th character for the # of pieces. LP(PIECES) Loops the number of pieces entered DI(LENGTH) Defines the desired move length/distance. GO Moves the length commanded EB Ends the loop.

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LP Loop syntax - LPi

Units: n/a R a n ge : n / a D e fa u l t : 0

LP will cause all commands between LP and EB to be repeated “ i ”t i m e s . If LP is fo ll owed by a 0 or no nu m b e r, the loop will repeat continu o u s l y.

Note: An End of Block (EB) command must be used with every LP command.

The s t a n d a r d s o f t wa re allows up to 16 nested loops (one inside the other).E a ch LP command must have a corresponding EB command to end the bl o ck (loop).A GT command within a loop will terminate the loop, clear the loop stack , and jump to a n ew pro gra m .

E x a m p l e : AC.09 DE.09 L P 3VE30 DI1 GO EB VE7 DI-3 GO EN

The motor will perfo rm an incremental 1 unit move at speed 30 three times and then a 3 unit move at speed 7 in the other dire c t i o n .

LU Loop Until Condition True syntax - LU (See Below)

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The Loop Until (LU) command defines a loop block in which loop iterations are based on a conditional result.The syntax for LU, which is identical to the IF command,is as follows:

Syntax: LUi,xx…

LUxx… LU(Mathematical expression) or expressions (2) where, i = starting input number, 1-8 (SmartStep),1-16 (SmartDrive) x = 0,(Input Off) x = 1 (Input On) x = anything else (Input level Don’t Care) Mathematical expression = Any valid conditional or logical expression

Note: An End of Block (EB) command must be used with every LU command.

The LU loop will continue to iterate until the specified conditional result is true. LU checks the conditional at the end of the loop block,therefore,the block is always executed at least once, even if the condition is true on the first iteration. Loop While (LW) defines loops where the conditional is checked at the beginning of the loop.

The standar d software allows up to 16 nested loops (one inside the other).A GT command within a LU loop will terminate the loop, clear the loop stack and jump to the new program. Following are examples of programs using LU:

Example #1: (A)=0 LU(A)=10 DI10 GO (A)=(A)+1 EB In this example,the loop is executed 10 times with a final position 110 distance units.

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Example #2: (A)=10 LU(A)<20 DI10 GO EB In this example,the loop is executed once since the (A)<20 condition is true on the first iteration.

Example #3: LUXX1X1 MS1,”Inputs 3 & 5 are off”EB GT[Inputs On] In this example,the loop will continue to execute as long as inputs #3 and #5 are off.

Example #4: LU4,1 MS1,”Input 4 is off” EB GT[Input On] In this example,the loop will continue to execute as long as input #4 is off.

LW Loop While Condition True syntax - LW (See Below)

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The Loop While (LW) command defines a loop block in which loop iterations are based on a conditional result.The syntax for LW, which is identical to the IF command,is as follows:

Syntax: LUi,xx…

Note:An End of Block (EB) command must be used with every LW command.

LW will continue to iterate while the specified condition is true. LW checks the condition at the beginning of the loop block,therefore if the condition is false on the first iteration,the block is immediately skipped.Loop Until (LU) defines loops where the condition is checked at the end of the loop block.

The standar d software allows up to 16 nested loops (one inside the other).A GT command within an LW loop will terminate the loop, clear the loop stack,and jump to the new program.Following are examples of programs using LW:

Example #1: (A)=0 LW(A)<=10 DI10 GO (A)=(A)+1 EB In this example,the loop is executed 11 times with a final position 110 distance units.

Example #2: (A)=10 LW(A)>20 DI10 GO EB In this example,the loop is immediately skipped since the (A)>20 condition is false.

Example #3: LWXX1X1 MS1,”Inputs 3 & 5 are on”EB GT[Inputs Off] In this example,the loop will continue to execute as long as inputs #3 and #5 are on.

Example #4: LW4,1 MS1,”Input 4 is on”EB GT[Input Off] In this example,the loop will continue to execute as long as input #4 is on

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MC Move Continuous syntax - MC+,+

Units: n/a R a n ge : n / a D e fa u l t : n / a

MC sets move pro files to “ c o n t i nuous move ” , utilizing AC and VE para m e t e rs .M ove C o n t i nuous is enabled on an axis with the “ + ”s i g n . MC+ enables the mode for axis one; MC,+ enables the command on axis two ;and MC+,+ enables both axe s .D I ,DA and DC commands reset the mode to distance.

E a ch Move Continuous segment must contain a GO command.A c c e l e rations and ve l o c i ties may be ch a n g ed in any segment.If no ch a n ge is specified to one of these para m e t e rs ,the last value will be used. It is n o t valid to issue positional commands (DI,DA ,D C , G H ,SP) to an axis while it is in a Move Continuous mode. H o weve r,you may make distance-based moves on the other axis while running one axis continu o u s ly.A ny command is valid within an MC segment except Distance Commands (DA ,D C ,& DI).

The direction of the move is specified by the sign of the VE para m e t e r.If the sign of the VE parameter ch a n ges between two segments,the control will automatically stop the motor (at the pro grammed rate) and ch a n g e directions to the new speed. This make s ch a n ging directions based on va ri able inputs ve ry easy to pro gram using a scaled va riable as the VE para m e t e r .

Once a Move Continuous segment is start e d , it will continue to move at the speed specified by VE until either another VE is commanded, the ESC Key is pre s s e d , or an End Of Trave l ,Kill Motion, I n t e rru p t , or Stop Input is activa t e d .A commanded velocity of zero (VE0) stops an MC move . Motion will also stop if you enter the Edit, H e l p ,C o py,o r Delete menu s .

After a continuous move segment has start e d , command processing will continue when constant velocity is re a ch e d . Other commands are then processed sequentially.

This allows you to:

• H ave asynch ronous inputs ch a n g e the speed of an axis

• M a ke motion pro file ch a n ges based on time delays or input states

• Manipulate I/O while moving as a function of time,d i s t a n c e ,or input states

• C h a n ge speed based on analog inputs or va ri abl e s

• H ave an operator update the speed of an axis through the key p a d

• S e rvo to an analog input

• M a ke a one or two-axis joy s t i ck using analog inputs

• S t a rt a continuous move on one axis,and make distance based moves on another

If a motor is making a move when it comes to the end of a pro gra m , the motor will cont i nue mov i n g ,even after the pro gram ends.This allows you to:

• Put diffe rent MC moves in diffe rent pro grams and select diffe rent speeds by ru n n i n g d i ffe rent pro gra m s .

• C h a n ge speeds based on Binary or BCD pro g ram select lines

• Call MC moves as subro u t i n e s

• Run from “ h o s t e d ” RS-232C mode, w h e re the computer commands speed ch a n ge s

• Run another pro gram from the keypad that does not violate MC syntax.So you could run another pro g ram from the keypad to ch a n ge speeds,m ove the other axis,m a n i p u late I/O, i n t e r face with an operator or calculate ari t h m e t i c .

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Example 1: Basic Move Continuous syntax.D e m o n s t rates how to ch a n ge speed and stop MC moves based on time delays and input conditions.

MC+ E n able Move Continuous on axis 1 AC.1 Set the acceleration ra t e V E 5 0 Set top speed to 50 GO S t a rt the Move Continuous move , command processing will continu e

when axis 1 re a ches constant ve l o c i t y TD2 D e l a y for 2 seconds at speed VE25 GO Decel to 25| WT111 Wait for inputs 1,2,and 3 to go active VE0 GO Stop the move

Example 2: D e m o n s t rates how to prompt an operator for speed ch a n g es on a singleaxis Smart D ri ve .The move is started after the initial velocity pro m p t .The velocity only ch a n g es when the operator enters a new value via the key p a d . The move can be stopped by entering a velocity of zero ,or when any of the stop conditions defi n e d ab ove ex i s t .

[One Axis MC] MS1,"Enter the Ve l o c i t y " P rompt the opera t o r I V 2 3 , ( V ) Put the operator input in va ri able (V) MC+ AC 1 VE(V) Use opera t o r - e n t e red va ri able (V) as new speed GO C h a n ge velocity of axis 1 to the new speed GT[One Axis MC] R e p e a t

Example 3: D e m o n s t rates how to prompt an operator for speed ch a n g es on a two - a x i s S m a rt D ri ve .

[ Two Axis MC] MS1,"Enter the X Ve l o c i t y " P rompt the opera t o r IV23,(V1) Put the operator input in va ri a ble V 1 MC+ AC1 E n able MC and set acceleration on axis 1 VE(V1) Use operator inputted va ri able (V1) as new speed G O C h a n ge velocity of axis 1 to the new speed MS1,"Enter the Y Ve l o c i t y " P rompt the opera t o r IV23,(V2) Put the operator input in va ri a ble V 2 MC,+ AC , 1 E n able MC and set acceleration on axis 2 VE,(V2) Use operator inputted va ri able (V2) as new speed G O C h a n ge velocity of axis 2 to the new speed G T [ T wo Axis MC] R e p e a t

Example 4: D e m o n s t rates the use of W T ,OT and TD commands in continuous move .

MC+ AC3 VE3 GO S t a rt fi r st segment WT8,1 AC.1 VE10 GO Wait for input 8 and ch a n ge speed TD5 AC.3 VE.2 GO Wait for 5 seconds and ch a n ge speed WT3,1 VE-10 GO Wait for input 3 and ch a n g e speed and dire c t i o n OT11 Tu rn on outputs 1 and 2 TD10 VE0 GO Wait 10 seconds and stop the move

Example 5: D e m o n s t rates two-axis joy s t i ck control with a Smart Dri ve .The contro l must be equipped with two analog inputs (in this case we assume AI9 and AI10) and be connected to an ex t e rn a l ,user supplied joy s t i ck .

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[ Joy s t i ck ] Main Pro g ra m , X=Axis 1,Y=Axis 2 GS[Get Speeds] Call a routine that scales the analog input vo l t age

MC+,+ AC . 2 , . 2 E n able continuous mode, set accelera t i o n s V E ( V X ) , ( V Y ) Set speeds for X and Y axis G O S t a rt motion G T [ Joy s t i ck] When the axes re a ch constant speed, ru n

[Get Speeds] C o nve rts two analog inputs to X and Y speeds

( D e a d b a n d ) = . 1 5 Set desired zero speed deadband of joy s t i ck (Neg Deadband)=-.15 (Max RPS)=5 Set desired full deflection speed (Scale)=(Max RPS)/28137 Scale factor based on Max RPS ( O ffset X)=47685 X axis offset for analog in ( O ffset Y)=50990 Y axis offset for analog in

( V X ) = ( A I 9 ) - ( O ffset X) C o nve rt the analog input to a speed for X and Y ( V X ) = ( V X ) * ( S c a l e ) ( V Y ) = ( A I 1 0 ) - ( O ffset Y ) ( V Y ) = ( V Y ) * ( S c a l e )

to X and Y speeds

[ Joy stick] and update the velocity based on the c u rrent analog input vo l t age .

R e t u rns va ri ables (VX) and (VY), the X and Y ve l o c i t i e s

IF(VX)<(Deadband) If the speed is within the deadband, set the

speed to zero IF(VX)>(Neg Deadband) ( V X ) = 0 E B E B IF(VY)<(Deadband) If the speed is within the deadband, set the

speed to zero IF(VY)>(Neg Deadband) ( V Y ) = 0 E B E B EP R e t u rn to {Joy Stick} and update the speeds of

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MS Message to Display syntax - see below

Units: n/a R a n ge : n = 1-40 display position in ch a ra c t e rs ;C h a ra c t e rs 1-20 on top line,

21-40 on the bottom display line.

D e fa u l t : n / a

S y n t a x : M S ,” ” re t u rns to the default runtime display

M S n ,” ” M S n ,”user tex t ” M S n , ( va ri abl e )

MS allows you to put messages on the key p a d ’s display. M e s s ages are typically used to p rompt for operator input, d i s p l ay function key pro m p t s , or as a diagnostic tool.

M S n ,” ”cl e a r s the display from the n b e ginning at the n p l ay beginning at the n

position and I/O display until pro gram execution stops. M S ,” ”can be used to re s t o re the d e fault axis position and I/O display during pro gram exe c u t i o n .

E x a m p l e s :

M S 1 ,” ” C l e a rs the Display. M S 3 ,“ Pa rt Count” W rites string beginning at ch a r acter 3,top line. M S 2 7 , ( C O U N T ) D i s p l ays the value of the va ri able (COUNT),

B e l ow is an example of one segment of the Keypad Pro gramming Template which can be found immediately inside the back cover of this manu a l .The template is provided to a l l ow you to write MS pro g rams by hand ex a c t ly as they will appear on the 40-ch a ra c t e r keypad display. Please feel free to make copies of the template for writing your progra m s .

t h

ch a ra c t e r.M S n , ( va ri able) writes the value of the va ri able on the dis-

t h

ch a ra c t e r.The ab ove va riations to MS will disable the defa u l t

t h

ch a racter on.M S n ,”user tex t ”p rints user tex t

b e ginning at position number 27 (7th ch a ra c t e r, 2nd line).

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ON ON Command (On Event) syntax - ONn, GTx, ONn, GSx, ONn,0

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The ON command allows the user to define conditional program execution based on the occurrence of a certain event.When the programmable event occurs,the current program and move are interrupted and program execution begins at the predefined interrupt program.The inter rupt program can be defined as a GT or a GS.Defining the interrupt as a GS allows program execution to return to the exact point in the original program where the interrupt occurred.The ON command currently supports EOT as an event conditional.

The syntax for defining an event and interrupt program number and type is ONn,GTx or ONn,GSx where n is the event type and x is the interrupt program number or name:

n: L On End of Travel Limit

The syntax for clearing a previously defined event conditional is ONn,0 where n is the event type as listed above and 0 (zero) is the clear event designator.

Once an ON event has been defined,it is active in all user programs and need not be redefined unless the user wishes to change the interrupt program type, number or name,or clear the event condition.

Example: Using ON to handle an EOT event

[POWERUP] ONL,GT[ON EOT] {Goto [ON EOT]on an end of travel input} GT[HOME] {Home the machine}

[MAIN] LP {Loop infinitely}

VE5 DA20 GO {Define move}

DA0 GO {Define move}

[ON EOT] IF(SA1)&256 {Check if EOT- switch was hit (bit #9 in SA)}

VE1 DA0.5 GO {Move off EOT- switch}

GT[HOME] {Home the machine} EB VE1 DA-0.5 GO {Move off EOT+ switch} GT[HOME] {Home the machine}

[HOME] GH3 {Home} GT[MAIN] {Jump to main loop}

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OT Output syntax - see below

Units: n/a Range: i = starting output number,1-16

x = 0;output high (OFF) x = 1;output low (ON) x = anything but a 1 or 0 ; the state of the output remains unchanged

Default: n/a

Syntax: OTi,xx...

OTxx...(assumes first output is # 1)

Sets both discrete and digital Opto output states.Once an output is turned on,it will remain set until changed by another output command,a reset input (software warm-boot),or power is cycled.All outputs are turned off upon power up or during a reset.

To increase flexibility, the OT command allows you to use configured outputs anytime.To help prevent this added flexibility from causing programming confusion, you can use any character in the “don’t change”section of your output statement. This allows you to self-document your OT statements. For example,assume you configured output #3 as a “FAULT”output.Programming like “OT01F10”can help remind you that you are already using output # 3.

Example:

OT4,1 Turn on Output 4 OT2,0D1 Turn Outputs 2 off, leave 3 as is,and turn 4 on OT110 Turn Outputs 1 and 2 on,and 3 off

“” Quote syntax - “Any ASCII character”

Units: n/a R a n ge : n / a D e fa u l t : n / a

The “ ”command transmits a string out the serial communications interfa c e . A “ ”w i t h o u t a ny string will transmit a carri age re t u rn ch a r acter (ASCII 13).

E x a m p l e : “ M ove Complete” Transmits string o n ly out serial interfa c e . “ ” Transmits a carri age re t u rn o n ly.

RG Registration syntax - RGr,r

Units: n/a Range: n/a Default: n/a

The Registration Command (RG) specifies a distance to be indexed from the current position - as commanded by a specific input trigger. For example,in the following program of 10 user-units on axis #1,the input trigger is received at userunit 4,to move 3 user-units from the point where the input trigger was received.

VE2 AC.1 DA10 RG3 GO

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In the program above,assume the input was an optical sensor which triggered on a registration mark at a position of 4 user-units.The figure below shows the commanded move related to the registration move.

Accompanying the programmable Registration Command is the configurable Registration Input:G (also G in Serial Setup Commands).To configure a Registration input from the keypad, choose EDIT > SETUP > I/O > INPUTS.An input configured as a Registration Input will be designated by a G on the keypad input status display.The RG Command will only function if the corresponding input has been configured as a Registration Input (see note).

Application Notes

• Registration Input is only configurable on input #1 for axis #1,and on input #2

for axis #2.

• The RG command cannot be used for both axes during simultaneous 2-axis

moves.When both axes are moving,only one Registation input will register and function correctly.

Example:AC1 VE1 DI100 RG1 GI AC,1 VE,1 DI,100 RG,1 GI This program is syntactically correct,but only the RG,1 will work.

System Performance when Using the RG (Registration) Command

The input capture delay is 5µs. Worst case position error is 9 steps at 50 rps.

There is a Capture Window (Position Lag) associated with the RG Command,which is a function of move velocity and the Position Capture Delay (reaction time) and can be calculated with the following equation:

Capture Window = RG Position Capture Delay * Velocity (Steps/Sec)

The Capture Window value is the number of steps accumulated between the falling edge of the Registration input and the time the current position is captured. Depending on the FPGA hardware version of your Indexer this RG Position Capture Delay will either be 164 µs or 5 µs.

The Registration Command is only available on firmware version 4.0 & higher. If you have FPGA version 5.9 or earlier, the Capture Delay will be 164 µs.If you have FPGA 6.7 or higher, the position is captured in hardware,and the only Capture Delay is the input’s opto-isolator (5 µs).Use the keypad’s HELP key to determine your FPGA version.

Regardless of the FPGA version used, we have found both Capture Delays to be extremely repeatable.This leads to a very repeatable Capture Window (distance lag from when the registration input is made) that can be accounted for by decreasing your commanded registration distance by the Capture Window. For example,a motor traveling 240,000 steps/sec (30 rps with 8000 step/rev drive resolution) has a capture window of 39 steps for a 164 µs Capture Delay and 1 step for a 5 µs Capture Delay.Assuming the desired registration distance was 3 user units (assuming 1 user unit is 8000 motor steps),an RG2.9795 would result in the motor traveling exactly 3 user units for a unit with a 164 µs Capture Delay.

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SP Set Position syntax - SPn,n

Units: selected in EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu R a n ge : va ries based upon Distance Units D e fa u l t : 0

SP sets the current absolute position to “ n ” .This command is typically used to readjust or shift a coordinate system. It is often done after a series of incremental moves to reset the absolute coordinate fra m e .

E x a m p l e : MC+ GO WT1,1 VE0 GO SP10.5 After the move is complete,sets the

c u rrent position of axis 1 to 10.5.

SQ Square Root syntax - SQr,(var)

Units: n / a Range: 0.00001 to 214748.3645 Default: n/a

The SQ command calculates the square root of a number and returns the result in a user defined variable.The n parameter in the syntax can be a number or a variable parameter,however, the second parameter must be a previously defined variable for which the square root result is stored.If the second parameter is not a

defined variable, you will get a Bad Variable Name error.Following mathematical convention,SQ will produce an Invalid Parameter error for negative “r” values. The return value is accurate to the 0.01 place.

Example: The following example program calculates the square root of 27.96 and stores the value in the user defined variable (SQRESULT).

Program: (SQRESULT)=0 SQ27,(SQRESULT) The returned value in (SQRESULT) would be 5.28.

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ST Stop On Input syntax - STn,n or ST#n,#n

Units: n / a R a n ge : 0-16 (Inputs)

# 1 ,#2 (Axe s )

D e fa u l t : n / a

S y n t a x e s: ST stops move execution upon activating the input specified by n. ST0 disables (turns off) the STn command. ST#1 stops move execution on axis #1. S T,#2 stops move execution on axis #2. ST#1,#2 stops move execution on both axe s .

ST#n functions identically to the STn command without the use of an input allow i n g p ro gram command conditional motion term i n a t i o n .

After the ST command is exe c u t e d ,the specified input is monitored during eve ry “ m ove p ro fi l e .” If the imput is activa t e d ,the current “ m ove in pro gre s s ”is term i n a t e d , stoping all motion until the input is deactivated or a ST0 is pro c e s s e d .the dri ve will process and calculate commands,but it will wait at the next GO command until the ST input ch a n ge s .

The motor is stopped at the deceleration rate specified in the Stop Decel Rate setup p a ra m e t e r. Once issued,Stop on Input remains active until it is turned off by the ST0 c o m m a n d ,a reset is issued, or power is cycl e d .

E x a m p l e :M ove to absolute position of 6 distance units.If (A)>10,motion is stopped. AC,1 VE25,25 DA6,6 GI { M ove to 6 absolute distance units and Go

I m m e d i a t e }

I F ( A ) > 1 0 { C h e ck value of A (assume A was prev i o u s ly

d e fi n e d }

ST#1 TD1 ST, # 2 {Stop motion on axis #1 wait 1 sec.then stop

axis #2} E B S T # 1 , # 2 {Stop motion on both axe s }

TD Time Delay syntax - TDr

Units: s e c o n d s R a n ge : r = .01 to 99999.99 seconds D e fa u l t : n / a

D e l ay r seconds befo re executing the next command.

E x a m p l e : VE50 DI4 GO OT11 T D.5 OT 0 0

M ove 4 units,t u rn outputs 1 and 2 on,d e l ay .5 seconds,and turn outputs 1 and 2 off.S e e a l s o :System va ri able (TIME), in Chapter 7, P ro g ramming Your A p p l i c a t i o n .

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VE Velocity syntax - VEr,r

Units: selected from the EDIT > SETUP > MECH menu R a n ge : .002 - 50 rps. R a n ge is scaled to velocity units D e fa u l t : 1 motor rev per sec (rps)

VE sets the maximum velocity during a move pro fi l e . If the acceleration rate is not high enough or the move distance is not long enough the motor may end up making a tri a ngular (velocity vs.time) move and the motor may never re a ch the specified speed. O n c e VE is specifi e d ,the value is used in all subsequent moves until re - d e fi n e d .

E x a m p l e : AC.1 DE.2 V E 5 0 DA4 GO M ove to absolute position 4 units with a top

speed of 50 units/sec.

WT Wait syntax - see below

Units: n / a R a n ge : i = starting input nu m b e r,1 - 1 6

x = 0; input high x = 1; input low (gro u n d e d ) x = a nything but 1 or 0 ; i g n o re the input leve l

ex p ression = any valid ex p r ession as defined in the math and va ri abl e s s e c t i o n .

D e fa u l t : n / a

S y n t a x : W Ti , x x . . .

W T x x . . . (assumes fi rst input is input 1) W T, ex p re s s i o n W T # 1 ,used with GI move s

This command waits for the specified condition to be true befo re continuing exe c u t i o n of a pro gra m . Either digital or analog input conditions may be used.

To increase fl exibility the WT command allows you to use confi g u r ed inputs in the ex p re s s i o n .To help prevent this added fl exibility from causing pro gramming confusion, you can specify any ch a racter as an input (x).This allows you to self document your W T s t a t e m e n t s .For ex a m p l e ,assume you confi g u red input #3 as a “JOG SPEED”i n p u t . P ro gramming like “ W T 0 1 J 1 0 ” can help remind you that you are alre a dy using input # 3.

E x a m p l e : WT4,1 GO Wait for input 4 to equal 1 befo re mov i n g WT2,010 GO Wait for inputs 2-4 to equal 010 befo re mov i n g WT110 GO Wait for inputs 1-3 to equal 110 befo re mov i n g W T # 1 Causes pro gram execution to halt until GI

m ove is complete

N o t e:In order to synch ronize pro gram execution with the end of a GI move ,t h e re is n ew syntax associated with the WT command:WT#1,#2 will halt pro gram exe c u t i o n until the re s p e c t i ve axis has completed its move .WT#1 will wait for only axis #1;W T, # 2 will wait only for axis #2;WT#1,#2 will wait until both axes have stopped.

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Summary of Operators, Functions and Expressions

[ ] Name Program ( ) Name Variable

&& Logical AND

|| Logical OR ! Logical NOT

!= Not Equal

+ Add

- Subtract * Multiply

/ Divide = Equal > Greater Than < Less Than

>= Greater Than or Equal to <= Less Than or Equal to

& Bitwise Boolean AND

| Bitwise Boolean OR ++ Increment Variable += Increment by n

-- Decrement Variable

-= Decrement by n << Shift Left >> Shift Right

R e fer to Chapter 5, P ro gramming Your Ap p l i c a t i o n ,for more details and examples of how to use the ab ove opera t o rs ,f u n c t i o n s ,and ex p re s s i o n s .

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Programming with Serial Communication

Overview

Any RS-232C terminal,PC,computer serial RS-232C card,or RS-232C-equipped PLC can be used to configure,program,and operate IDC’s SmartDrive controls.IDC p rovides and stro n g ly recommends using our Wi n d ows-based Application Dev e l o p e r for configuration and programming.If you choose not to use this tool,all of the

IDeal™RS-232C programming and setup commands are listed alphabetically later

in this chapter.

Application De veloper provides a graphical control configuration environment, a program development editor, and a terminal communication package.Application Developer also provides application upload and download utilities,and an on-line software reference help utility.

This chapter is divided into 4 main sections.Section 1 covers common RS-232C details including baud rate settings as well as hardware and daisy chaining information.All RS-232 users will need this information.Section 2 covers the installation of Application De veloper. Section 3 covers Using Application De veloper to setup and program SmartDrive systems.Section 4 provides details on all of the RS-232C setup commands that Application De veloper employs.This section will be useful to users who are not using Windows,or who plan to run the SmartDrive in a “hosted”environment.(i.e.the host streams down individual commands for immediate execution,or calls previously defined programs.) The host could be a PC,RS-232C equipped PLC,or some other type of intelligent device.IDC recommends that even users whose final application will be run in hosted mode use Application Developer to initially configure their system.

Section 1: RS-232 Protocol

I D C ’s Smart D ri ve series controls use a 3-wire implementation of RS-232C.The RX,T X , and COM lines are the serial signals support e d . No hardwa re handshaking is re q u i re d . Note that some RS-232C devices re q u i re handshaking, s u ch as RTS and CTS.It is the responsibility of the user to disable this handshaking via softwa re or hardwa re .

Making RS-232C Connections to the B8961/2

M a ke your RS-232C connection as shown below.The Smart D ri ve-to-PC Cable (IDC P/N PCS-4852) is an ideal choice for making tro u bl e - f ree connections.

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Troubleshooting Serial Communication Problems

If communications between computer and Smart D ri ve are unsuccessful, one or more of the fo l l o wing pro c e d u res will usually solve the pro bl e m :

1. Test your terminal or terminal emulation software.Unhook the drive and transmit a character.An echoed character should not be received.If an echoed character is received, you are in half duplex mode. Jumper your host’s TX and RX connections,and transmit another character. If you do not receive the echoed character, consult the manufacturer of the host’s serial interface for proper pinouts.

2. Host transmit (TX) must be connected to receive (RX) of the drive unit,and receive (RX) of the host must be connected to transmit (TX) of the drive.If communication fails,try switching connections on either the host or the drive.

3. Many serial ports require handshaking. Jumper RTS to CTS,and DSR to DTR (see table).

Jumpers 9 pin D 25 pin D

RTS to CTS 7 to 8 4 to 5

DSR to DTR 4 to 6 6 to 20

4. Configure the host to the identical baud rate, number of data bits, number of stop bits,and parity.

5. Receiving double characters (XX) when entering single characters (X),indicates your computer is set to the half duplex mode.Change to the full duplex mode.

6. Check your grounds.Use DC common or signal ground as your reference.Do not use earth ground or shield.

7. Check your cable length.If any cable is over 50 ft.long, you should be using a line driver,optical coupler, or shield.Shields must be connected to earth ground at one end only.

Daisy Chaining SmartDrives

Your SmartDrive also supports daisy chaining.The unit address (range 1-99) can be set via the keypad,through Application Developer, or with a terminal program using the Unit Number (UN) command,or the entire chain may be addressed at once using the Auto-Address (AA) command.

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Rules for Daisy Chain Operation

1. Units on a daisy chain must be “device addressed’(numbered) in ascending order away from the host device/controller in order for the Load All (LA - EX) commands to work properly.The unit addresses are not required to be numerically sequential,but must be in ascending order. Example:1,2,4,6,8 is valid addressing. 6,3,10,8,2 is not valid.

2. Do not duplicate unit numbers or addresses.

3. RS-232C Echo should be enabled for each unit on the daisy chain.Disabling RS232C Echo will prevent the daisy chain from functioning properly.

4. Any loose RS-232C connections or miswiring along the daisy chain will cause communication to fail.Please double check wiring if communication problems arise.

5. “Device Addressing”RS-232C commands (using the specific unit number in front of the command) is necessary if the user wants only one specific unit to perform an operation.

6. Status commands require addressing.

Please call IDC if you need to daisy chain more than 99 drives.

The hardware configuration below shows how to connect the daisy chain.

Section 2: Application Developer Software

All of IDC’s SmartDrives come with Application De veloper software.The programs and data files are automatically installed with a setup utility included on the disk.

Installing Application Developer in Windows 95, 98, or NT

1. Insert Application De veloper CD-Rom in your CD-Rom drive.

2. Click on Start.

3. Click on Run.

4. If there is no drive specified in the Command Line box,type the drive letter, followed by a colon (:),then a backslash (\),and the word setup. For example: d:\software\Application Developer\setup

5. Click OK.

The installation program will display the Welcome screen shown below. Throughout the installation process,the program will prompt you to enter information.Click on the Next button to continue the installation.At any point during the installation, you can click on Cancel to abort the process.

The Setup program will take you through a series of screens to verify user information and destination directories.

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Common Installation Errors and Remedies

There are no known installation problems with Application Developer. Please call the IDC Applications Department at ( 8 1 5 - 2 2 6 - 2 2 2 2).if you need assistance installing this software.

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Section 3: Using Application Developer

Application De veloper’s graphical environment helps you setup and program your SmartDrive from your computer. It guides you through configuring your control, following the same steps and menus as the keypad configuration.Complete details on setup menus and choices can be found in Chapter 5 - Configuring Your System . Applications (programs and configuration files) may be created,saved,edited and downloaded (sent) to your control. Application Developer will also upload (receive) an entire setup and program memory from a control.The window shown below appears immediately after starting the Application Developer program.

Upload Project

To begin immediately with a drive,select Upload Project and then the controller type.Com Port setting will be confirmed before uploading from the drive or keypad (depending on controller type).

Launch Now

Launch now allows immediate software launch, bypassing Uploading,opening an existing project and project wizard.The controllable type will be prompted.

Project Wizard

The Project Wizard allows the quickest and most accurate initial selection of drive, encoder, mechanics,and motion units.This chapter contains information to help you get started using Application Developer.

Open an Existing File

If you “Open an Existing Project”,Application Developer will bypass the Setup Wizard and allow you to select a file in the Open File window (see below).After you have opened an existing file it is still possible to use the Setup Wizard at any time by simply clicking on the Wizard tool bar button.

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New Project - Using the Project Wizard

1. Click on the New Project button to start the Setup Wizard.

2. Select the product you are configuring, S6962 in this case,and click on the Next button.

Note:an a B8962 will be configured in this example of using the Project Wizard.If you are configuring an B8961, you will only be configuring one axis.

The Wizard Navigator (left of photo) allows you to quickly locate your current position at any time during the setup process.The column of boxes represents the axes to be configured.A box’s color represents its configuration sta-

tus,i.e. gray indicates a parameter that has not been configured, yellow indi- cates the current position of the Wizard (parameter being configured),and

black indicates that the parameter has been configured.

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3. Click on the Next button and the Motor setup window will appear.

4. Select the motor and AC voltage that will be used,and select Next.

5. Click Next and you will be in the Mechanics setup window. Mechanical

System setup is particulary easy if you are using IDC systems.

Select the Mechanical System and Part # you intend to control with this axis, and the Wizard will calculate the rest.Select Non IDC Mechanics if you are using a non-IDC system,or motor only.

6. Clicking on the Next button will bring up the Units setup window.The

SmartDrive lets you program the control in the units that work best for your application.

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7. Select your preferences from the pulldown menus and click on Next.

8. When all axes have been configured,the following window will appear.This display gives you the opportunity to review the settings you have made for each axis, and to return (using the Back button) to any parameter you may wish to change at this time.

9. When you are satisfied with the setup of your system, click on Finish.Note that the Wizard Navigator now indicates that all axes and parameters have been configured.

After Using the Setup Wizard

Your basic system setup parameters have been configured by the Setup Wizard,and though the system is functional, your application will probably require further configuration and fine-tuning.

The remainder of this chapter provides the same setup information as configured by the Setup Wizard plus more detailed information on each parameter to allow more control of your system and greater capacity for applications.

The Setup Wizard remains available at any time by clicking on the Wizard button. The Axis Setup, I/O Setup, and Misc toolbar buttons provide access to the setup parameters that will be explained throughout the remainder of this chapter.

Setup Tool Bar Buttons

To access the setup windows and menus,simply click on the desired toolbar but-

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