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Ø1 KWto 3 KWoutput power rangeØLimit switch inputsØ10 lb.-in. to 100 lb.-in. (1.13 NM to 11.3
ØDiagnostic LEDs
NM) matching motor series
ØResolver feedback tolerates shock and
high temperature
ØEncoder simulation outputforexternal
ØIntegral power supply minimizes
external wiring
ØBackup logic supply input
position controller interface
ØPersonality module to maintain axis
ØIntegral brake available on motors
adjustments
ØSinusoidal commutation for smooth
motion
ØWaterproof and connectorized
motors available
ØBus power sharing capability
Description
The LX Series ofbrushless servo drives is the latest inanalog amplifier design fromEmerson EMC.The wide input voltage range and compact dimensions make it one ofthe most versatile amplifiers available.
There are three amplifiers in the LX Series; the LX-400 (4.0 amps of continuous outputcurrent), the LX-700 (7.0 amps of continuous output current) and the LX-1100 (10.9amps of continuous output current). All three amplifiers have the same physicaldimensions.
Each LX Amplifier ismatched with the proven reliable DX Brushless Servo motors.When correctly matched, theLX Amplifier and DX Motor combinations offercontinuoustorque output ratings of from 10 to 100 lb.-in.
The amplifiers incorporate pulse width modulated (PWM)design to provide efficientpower conversion. Sine wave commutation of the motor results in smooth rotationacross the full range of speed.
All LX Amplifiersare designed with theirown power supply, heat sink, shunt resistorandfan (when needed). This allows for simple installation and expansion.
LX Amplifiers can be easily adjusted to operate with a variety ofmotors and controllers.A personality module attached to the amplifier retains all adjustments. Ifan amplifierneeds to be replaced, the personality module can be removed and attached to a newamplifier, thus alleviating the re-adjustment process.
Troubleshooting is aided through the use of status LEDs located on the front panel ofthe amplifiers. The LEDs continually keep the operator informed of the status of theamplifierat all times. In addition to the LED indications, fault conditions such as resolverfault and motorover temperature are announced as a contact signal output which canbe monitored by a host controller.
Input power voltage can range from 96 to 264 VAC 50/60 Hzwithout jumper or switchselection. A 230 VAC 50/60 Hz, 3Ø supply will deliver the maximum output power.
Optimum performance from a servo system is accomplished by carefully matching themotor and amplifier.Emerson EMC’s DX Series of servo motors has been engineeredto compliment the LX servo amplifier, providing unparalleled reliability and performance.
The DX Motors are available ina number of configurations including connectorized orwaterproof (IP65) versions. Most motors are also available with a mechanical holdingbrake.
NEMA motorface dimensions are available in addition to the metric dimensions on fourmotor models to greatly simplify mounting to many standard reducers.
DXE-208 NEMA 23 compatibleDXE-316 NEMA 34 compatibleDXE-455 NEMA 56CDXE-490 NEMA 143TCDXE-4120 NEMA 143TC
The signal and power connections are conveniently located on the drive front paneltosimplify wiring in multi-axis applications.
A complete LX package ismade up of an LX amplifier,a DX motor and the appropriatemotor and resolver cables connected as shown in Figure 1.2. Cables are available fromEmerson for both the connectorized and non-connectorized motors. EMCdesignedcables are recommended because they have been specially designed for the LXamplifiers and will minimize installation problems. Table 1-A shows the available cablesand their application. Formore information see Chapter 2.
DXM/E-208LCS-XXXAll cabling is PVC, ratedfor 105° C.(XXX) is length infeet, consult an Emerson EMC application engineerfor cablingrequirements over 100 ft.
The amplifierseach have a personality module that is used to set up the drive for theapplication as required. The drive features which are customized by the useron thepersonality board include:
Continuous Current limit valueMaximum Speed Range (3000 / 6000 rpm)Motor pole selectionCalibration adjustmentsLimit Switch enable and polarity
Encoder output resolutionThe Limit switch inputs and Emulates encoderoutputs are standard on the LX, howeverthesefeatures can be deleted when purchasing quantities ofdrives to further reducecosts. See your Emerson Sales Representativeforfurther details.
1.3Basic Function and Operation
The amplifier isdesigned to operate in either a velocity command or current (torque)mode with an analog ±10 volt command. The velocity command input is a truedifferential input while the current command input is a single ended input that doublesas the current demand output. This signal can be used as a master output in torquehelperapplications as well as a test point for detecting the actual motor current requiredin an application. For detailsabout the current command mode see the “SpecialApplications” section 6.
1.3.1Feedback Signals
Speed and position feedback signals are accurately derived from the positioninformation comingfrom the resolver mounted on the motor shaft.
The derived tachometer signal is used by the amplifiers speed control circuitry and isavailable as an analog signal output on the connection strip. This tachometer outputprovides analog voltage proportional to the shaft speed with a range of ± 10V equalto ±3000 / 6000 rpm.
Emulated encoder outputs with zero markers are provided on the standard LX amplifierfor use with position controllers.
1.3.2Control Loops
The LX drive uses two high performance control loops (current and velocity) to controlthe speed and torque of the motor.The “current loop” controlsthe currentflowing intothe motor by comparing the currentflowing in the motor to the current command fromthe reference signal and correcting it to maintain the commanded current. The currentcommand can comefrom either an external controlleror directly from the LX amplifiersspeed loop. The velocity loop controls the motor velocity by comparing the actual
velocity of the motorto the velocity commanded by the drive and adjusting the currentcommand as needed tomaintain the commanded velocity.
Velocity LoopIn the velocity loop circuit the error signal is processed by a P.I.D. (Proportional, Integraland Derivative). The output of the P.I.D. filter isthe current reference signalalsoavailable for test on terminal2 of the front connector.The voltage on this point is ± 10VDC. At ± 10V the drive generates the maximum current in the designated direction.
All the adjustments shown on the block diagram in Figure 1-3. Zero offset, proportionalgain, response, accel/decel ramp gradient and full scale speed are located on thepersonalityboard and thepotentiometers are accessible from the frontpanel.
Current Loop and LimitingThe current error signal is generated comparing the output of the current limiting stagewith the actual current in the motor.The current error signal is computed to generatethe PWM signals driving the IGBT final stage. In the block diagram in Figure 1-3, theIGBT devices are shown as switches.
Current LimitingIn the current loop circuit there isa current limiting circuit referred to as Ixt, whichcontinuously monitors the current commanded and delivered into the motor.
The Ixt limiting circuit is not operational in the current command
mode. See Chapter 6 for details on implementing current command
mode.
This limiting circuit estimates the heating of themotor by continuously monitoring theamount of current in themotor and the length of time this current has been flowing. Thelimiting value is determined by the setting of dip switches on the personality board. If thecurrent requested exceeds the value set by the dip switches, the Ixt control circuit willdetermine how long the commandedpeak current will be allowed before limiting thedelivered current to the dip switch value. This current limiting is not a fault condition butrather anIxt currentfold back limiting and is so indicated by the High Irms LED andHigh Irms output. When the drive is in the Ixt limit status, the RED led (HIGH Irms) lightsand terminal 12 becomes open circuit. Once current foldback isengaged the drive willcontinue inthe limited current condition until the current commanded is reduced belowthe dip switch level for length of time sufficient to reset theIxt limiting circuitry. Theamount oftime allowed above the continuous level before Ixt limiting varies isdependent on the percent of RMS current the drive has been running. Peak currentavailability is also dependent on the level of current demand below and the amount oftime below the dip switch level. In addition to the current foldback limiting, the LXamplifiersalso have short circuit protection.This prevents destruction of the amplifiersdue to short circuits eitherfroma short that is applied while in operation orfroma shortcircuit in effect at power ON.
A number ofdiagnostic andfault detection circuits are incorporated inthe LX amplifierto protect the drive. Somefaults like over voltage, under voltage and amplifier ormotorover temperature reset when the fault is cleared. Otherfaults such as short- circuit atthe motor output terminals and/or resolver fault need to be reset by cycling power.Ixttrip is not a fault condition, it simplyfolds back the current command to the DIP switchsetting until the demand is reduced.
The Ixt trip is not operational in the current command mode. See Section 6(Special Applications) for details.
On the mainboard, the high current and the signal sections are optically isolated.Looking at the block diagram (Figure 1-3) the mainfunctions of the drive can beidentified. The power stage DC bus is supplied by the AC line input to the drive and theinternaldiode bridge rectifierfollowed by a set offiltering capacitors. The internal SMPS(Switching Mode Power Supply) operates off the power DC bus to generate all thevoltages necessary to supply the low power and control electronics.
To dissipate the energy generated by the motor during high gradient deceleration ratesand continuous regeneration against a load, the braking circuit shunts the excesscurrent generated by the motor through the internal shunt (braking) resistor. The yellowLED lights when the shunt circuit isactive. If the power capacity ofthe internal brakingresistor is insufficient for heavy cycles, an external braking resistor with greater powershould be added and the internal resistor disconnected. See the “Special Applications”in Chapter 6 formore information.
The following installation requirements, methods and procedures are provided to assurereliable and troublefree installation of your Emerson MC LX Drive.
The methods and procedures are outlined on the following pages and include siterequirements, safety considerations, power and fusing requirements, wire andtransformer sizing, noise suppression, and I/O wiring.
2.2Safety Considerations
The installer/user is responsiblefor incorporating appropriate safety features into theequipment to prevent injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
The installer/userhas the responsibility to complywith the safety requirements of thesystem. This includes installing the system with an appropriatemaster interlock switchfor emergency shut down and using the proper wire and transformer sizes (if necessary)to fit the system. This section will provide you with the information to complete a troublefree installation.
WARNING!The user is responsible for providing emergency interlock switches that willremove AC power from the system any time the equipment is not running, orwhen the emergency stop is activated. This is to eliminate the possibility ofelectrocution or unwanted movement of the motor. The safety groundconnections should only be disconnected for servicing and only after all ACpower has been removed.
2.3Selecting an Enclosure
The LX drive is designed for the industrialenvironment. However, no sophisticatedelectronic system can tolerate certain atmospheric contaminants such as moisture, oils,conductive dust, chemical contaminatesand metallic particles. Therefore, ifthe drive isgoing to be subjected to this type of environment itmust be mounted vertically in aNEMA type 12 enclosure.
Proper ventilation and filtering must also be provided. If the equipment environment isabove 50° C, cooling is mandatory. The amount of cooling depends on the size of theenclosure, the thermal transfer of the enclosure to the ambient air and the amount ofpower being dissipated inside the enclosure. Your enclosure supplier can assist you inproperly selecting an enclosurefor your application.
The LX drives must be mounted in a vertical orientation to insure the best airflowbetween the coolingfins of the heatsink. Mounting above other drives or any heatproducing equipment may result inoverheating.
The mounting brackets are attached to the LX drive heatsink by selftapping screws andthus are well grounded to the amplifier chassis.There are two ways to mount the drivedepending on the placement of the mounting brackets. The physical dimensions ofallthe LX amplifiersare identical. See Figure 2-1 for mounting information.
To provide good mechanical alignment, the mounting surface of the motor face plate isheld perpendicularto the motor shaft to within 0.005 inches. Projecting above the planeof the mounting surface is a close tolerance circularpilot boss. Matching the pilot bosswith a pilot hole in the mounting structure facilitates interchanging the motor andminimizes the need for mechanical adjustments. The mountingsurface is fitted withfour holes equally spaced on a bolt circle pattern.
The mounting panelmust be stiffenough so itdoes not deflect significantly when radialloads are applied to the motor shaft.The mounting panel should also have goodthermal conductivity especially if peak performance is demanded of the motor.
WARNING!Mechanical shock to the motor case or shaft (e.g., from striking or dropping)must be avoided to prevent damage to the motor. Possible results fromstriking or dropping include: Misalignment of the resolver; damage toarmature bearings; cracking of the motor case; unbonding or demagnetizationof the permanent magnets. Any of these would render the motorunserviceable.
2.5.2Conduit Installation
The followingprocedure must be followed to assure a waterproofmotorinstallationwillbe water-tight.
ØRemove the rear cover from the motor and install the supplied “O” ring into the
groove of the cover.
ØWrap the threads of the NPT conduit fitting with at least 2 layers ofTeflonØInstall the fitting into the motor threads and tighten at least 1 turnafterhand
1
tape.
tightening. Donot over torque.
ØMake the motor wire connections as necessary. DO NOTTINTHEWIRES. Tinning
will compromise the long term integrity ofthe connection.
ØApply a high temperature (100° C.; 212° F.) rated grease (Lubriko ACZ or
equivalent) to the “O” ring.
ØInstall the rear motor cover by tapping it into place taking care not to damage the “O”
ring.
ØSecurethe cover with the four screws provided.
2.5.3Load Coupling
A flexible coupling MUST be used between the motor shaft and the load tominimizemechanical stress due to radial loads, axial loads and/ormisalignment. Radialand axialloading cannot exceed specified values. See Table 2-1.
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Teflon isa registered trademark of the Dupont Corporation.
DXM/E-208 *2015DXM/E-3XX2015DXM/E-4XXX10050* M-(XXX) = Metric E-(XXX) = English** Maximum Radial Load is rated at 1 inchfrom the motorface
2.5.4Gear Reducer Oil
It is strongly suggested that a synthetic oil is used in the gear reduceror rotary tables.This will reduce the amount offriction in the mechanism and, in turn, reduce the amountof current it takes to drive the motor.
Wiring of any industrial equipment should be done with some consideration forfuturetroubleshooting and repair. It is a good idea that wiring be either color coded and/ortagged with industrial wire tabs.
3.1.1Interlocking
The user is responsible for emergency interlock switches. Any master interlock shouldbe wired to shut down AC power to all parts of the system. Your system shouldbedesigned such that power is disconnected from the output loads any time the equipmentis not running or when the emergency stop is activated.
3.1.2EMI/RFI Interference
If there is sensitive electronic equipment (digital computer, test equipment, etc.)operating on the same ACpower line as the Drive, additional EMI/RFI filteringmay berequired to reduce the effects of conducted AC line noise.
3.1.3Shielding Suggestions
Effects ofelectrical noise on the electronic equipment are greatly reduced when thetechniques outlined below are closely followed.
ØDo not run low power control signals and high power wiring in the same raceway.ØIf mixing wires cannot be avoided, then the low voltage control input and output
wiring must be shielded. The shieldfor these wires should be connected to groundonly at the source end of the signals.
ØDo not connect both ends ofa shielded cable to ground unless specified by the
manufacturer to do so. Thismay cause a ground loop condition which could causeerratic equipment behavior and may be very difficult to locate.
ØAll the wires in the system must be kept as short as possible.
In the case of DC coils, a diode is installedacross the coil in adirectionthat will causethe voltage transient to be dissipated through the diode.
Figure 3.1 DC Coil Suppression
In the case of AC coils, a capacitor and resistorare installed across the coil to suppressthe unwantedtransients.
Figure 3.2AC Coil Suppression
3.3Grounding
The GND terminalof the drive is bonded to the frame and the mounting tabs.There aretwo acceptablemethods for connecting the grounds of the enclosure and otherelectrical equipment to the Earth ground. Figure 3.3 shows the ideal grounding methodproviding a grounding point isolated fromthe enclosureand ground all the electricalequipment to this one point. From there, a grounding wire with good conductivitywill berun to the enclosure cabinet ground point. The machine ground wire and earth groundsupply wire are connected to this enclosure ground point. Thismethod providesmaximum isolation of the controland servo grounds from the machine and othersources of ground imbalances and noise. In most cases however, a single pointenclosure ground can beused as shown in Figure 3.5.
The drives are designed to operate on a 50/60 Hz, three phase ACpower line. The ACvoltage of thispower line must be within the specified range of96-264VAC. If at anytime the input line voltagefalls below 96VAC thedrivewill drop out the Drive OK outputcontact and will disable the outputbridge.
3.4.1Single Phase Power
The LX drives will deliver maximum performance when operating on three phase,however, 96 to 264 volt, 1Ø can be used with a derating factor.
Note: Consult Emerson EMC customer service if 1Ø power supply is used.
Recommended fuse type is a LOW PEAK delayed action type fuse such as Bus brand
type LPN fuse. A standard rated delayed action or dual element fuse such as Busbrand FRN may be used in lieu of the Lowpeak type fuse when availability dictates butthe level of drive protection afforded by the LPN fuse is better. In the case of a shortcircuit in the drive,there will be fewer failed drive components if a lowpeak fuse is usedbecause it will blowbefore the currents reach a high level.
3.4.2Transformer Power Supply
One 3Ø transformermay be used to supply more than one drive. The secondarywinding should be set upto supply the sum ofthe nominal current of the motorsconnected.The transformer secondary must be a delta configuration or a WYEconfiguration with a full current grounded neutral connection due to the harmonicsinduced when supplying power to a rectified power supply. The type of primary windingis immaterial.
DX motors are available intwo different styles formost models; waterproofdesignatedby a Winthe motormodel number, and connectorized, designated by a C in the motormodel number. The waterproof type has been designed tomeet IP65 waterproofingstandards. Cable entries are made through American National Standard Tapered PipeThreads (NPT) conduit holes. The connectorized type of motors come equipped withone or two MS style multi-pin connectors. SeeTable 3-B formotor connector options.
Note: Motors equipped with MS style connectors meet IP65 waterproofingstandards. However, the mating cables and connectors do not. If waterproofingis required, motorswith NPT conduit holes should be ordered.
3.5.1Motor Thermal Protection
In each of the motors there is at least one level ofthermalprotection. Every motormodel has three 150° Cthermal switches mounted directly within the motor windings.The contacts are connected in series and are available via the motor connections forcontroller sensing ofmotor temperature. The Waterproof motorsalso include a secondthermal switch which is electrically in series with the three winding sensors and ismounted inthe area ofthe user wiring terminal strips. This second thermal switch is setto a lower temperature (80° C) to protect the lower temperature type PVC insulatedwiring that may be usedfor the motor connections. This lower temperature thermalswitch may be shunted out of the circuit by a jumper on the connection board when thehigher temperature connection wiring is used. All motor wiring supplied by EmersonEMC is rated for at least 105° C., so the low temperature switch can be jumpered out.The contacts remain closed as long as the temperature stays within operating range.When the temperature exceeds the specification, the contacts will open. Thesecontacts are generally connected to the servo amplifier which shuts the amplifier off toprotect the motorfrom damage. The thermal switch contact ratings are 30VDC,500milliamps.
The waterproof motorsare provided with NPT (National PipeTaperedThreads)foreasyconnection to waterproof conduit fittings. The motor power wiring can be either a cableassembly or discrete wires. Shielded motor power cables are highly recommended forbest systemperformance and for minimum EMI radiation fromthe high frequencyswitching of the amplifier. Emerson EMC has shielded power cable available in bulkunder part number HPS-XXX (XXX is the length infeet). If a shieldedmotor power cableis used, the shield shouldbe connected to ground at both ends of the cable. Ifdiscretemotor power wires are used, the power wires should be twisted or braided together butnot twisted with the ground wire. Allwiring must be done with industrial grade insulatedstranded wire capable of withstanding the environmental conditions of the application.See Table 3-Cfor recommendedmotor power and ground wire gauge sizes.
3.5.3Resolver Wiring
The resolver cable must be comprised of twisted and shielded pair with an overallbraided shield. The resolver cable conductors should be 18 to 24 gauge. The use oflarger gaugewirewill prematurely fatigue the terminals andmake installationdifficult.Emerson EMC has resolver cabling available in bulk for ease of installation (PN250224-09).The resolver shield should be connected only at the controller (excitation)end of the cable.
Table 3-C–Power wirerecommendationsMotorMinimum Wire SizeRecommended Wire Type
Connectorized motors are equipped with two military style connectors for easyconnection and disconnect. This is especially usefulfor equipment that isdisassembledan reassembled many times. All the motormodels except for the DX- 208 motor havetwo connectors. One makes the motor power and ground connections and the othermakes the resolver and thermal switch connections.The connectors are different toeliminate thepossibility of incorrect connections.The LCF-XXX feedback cablemakesthe resolver / thermal switch connection.The ECM- XXX and ECS-XXX cables makethe motor power, ground and brake connections (if required).The DX-208 motor is verysmall and so is supplied with one integrated connector.The LCS-XXX cable includesall the wiring for the DX-208 motor.The DX-208 motor is not available with a brake sono brake wiring is included in the cable.The following figures show the wiring diagramsfor the ECM-XXX, ECL-XXX, LCS-XXX and LCF-XXX cables.
Table 3-D – Motor CablingMotor TypeMotor ModelMotor CableResolver Cable
DXM/E-208LCS-XXXAll cabling is PVC, ratedfor 105° C.(XXX) is length infeet, consult an Emerson EMC application engineerfor cablingrequirements over 100 ft.
Cable Notes:
1. Applications that requireLCS orLCF cables longer than 100 ft. shouldbediscussed with Emerson EMC’s Applications department.
2. As a general rule, the minimum cable bend radius is ten times the cable outerdiameter.
3. Motors with MS style connectors should be mounted with the connectors pointingdownward.Thisprovidesadded protection against dust and water damage.
Brake motors are intendedforapplications where there isa load on the motor that mustbe immovable with the power off.This is usually the case with vertical loads whetherornot they are counterbalanced.Themotor brake will apply braking force with no powerapplied to the brake connections and will disengage when the correct voltage is appliedto the motor brake terminals. See Figures 3-14, 3-15, 3-16for connections to brakemotors ofeither waterproofor connectorized type.
Table 3-E – Amplifier Connections – Signal ConnectorConn#SignalSignal Description
1TACHSimulated tachometer outputsignal derived from resolver with a range
from-10V to+10V with a full scale of 3000 or 6000 RPM selectedthrough SW1/1.
2CUR CMDThe command signal is a DC signal in the range -10V to +10V
proportional tothe requested current value.When ±10V is applied thedrive generates peakcurrent. A positive signal with respect to common(pin 3) will produce a counterclockwise shaft rotation. A negative signalwith respecttocommon will produce a clockwise shaft rotation. Shaftrotation direction is viewed fromthefront of the motor.
3COMMONSignal common.This terminal is not internally connected to the Earth
ground on the power connector.
4ENABLEDrive enable input.1 (10 to 30VDC)= drive enable.O or open circuit =
drive disable (10 K Winput impedance).The drive should be disabledfor a few seconds after applying power and should be disabled before
removingpower.This way, the drive will power up in a stable fashion.5+10VVoltage reference output+10V (max load 10mA)6-10VVoltage reference output-10V (max load 10mA)7SPEED
CMD (+)
8SPEED
CMD (-)9DRIVE OKSee pin 10 description.10DRIVE OKTerminal pins 9 and 10 are internally connected through a contact when
11COMMONSignal common.This terminal is not internally connected to the Earth
12HIGHIrmsThis pin is normally at zero volts being pulled down to logic common
13COMMONSignal common.This terminal is not internally connected to the Earth
14MOTOR
THERM
Non inverting inputfor speed command signal. Positive signal willproduce CW motion asseenwhen facing the motor shaft.Inverting input for speed command signal. Positive signal will produceCCWmotion as seen when facing the motor shaft.
the green LED lights and the drive is running. Ifa fault is active,thecontact is open.The contact drive capability is 5A 30V DC. Ifan LXdrive is connected to the back up supply, when the main supplyfalls,the “Drive OK”green LED goes offfor about 2 seconds then lightsagain. The DRIVE OK contactsfollow the green LED operation.Inback up status the drive is disabled, the green LEDis ONand theDRIVE OKcontacts are closed.
ground on the power connector.
through an open collector transistor in the amplifier.Whenthe red HighIRMS led lights during current limiting, this terminal becomes an opencircuit. The maximum voltage rating is 47V. The current drivecapability at logic 0 (grounded) is 100 mA.
ground on the power connector.The terminal pin is normally connected tothe motor thermal sensor.Link with terminal 13 if not used (default).
15SHIELDResolver cable shield. Do not connect anything else to this terminal.
It is electrically connected to logic common but has a dedicatedtrace on the circuit board to minimize noise interference and
maximize shielding.16COS RETCosine low signal coming fromthe resolver.17COS +Cosine highsignal coming from the resolver.18SINE RETSine low signal comingfromthe resolver.19SINE +Sine high signal comingfromthe resolver.20EXCIT RETResolver excitation low signal.21EXCIT +Resolver excitation high signal.
34COMMONLogic common. This terminal is notinternallyconnected to the Earth
ground on the power connector.35DR. OUTCW/ CCWdirection signal +15v = CW, 0v = CCW36PULSE OUT2048 PPR 0v to+15V37A’38A39B’40B41Z’Zeromarkerchannel - 1 / rev 142ZZero markerchannel - 1 / rev 143CCWL.S.CCW limit switch input 10 to 30 volt. See DIP Switches for N.O. or
44COMMONCommonfor N.O. CWlimit switch. This terminal is not internally
45CW L.S.CWlimit switch input
46COMMONCommonfor N.O. CCW limitswitch. This terminal is not internally
1 The phase shift between channel A and B is 90° and the Zpulse is phasedwith theA pulse. Maxdriving capabilityis 20 mA and each output can drive up to 10 line receiver devices with a maximum totalcable length of up to 5000 feet (1200 meters). If the encoder signal receiver isnot terminated for RS422signals, a termination resistor must be installed across each complementary signal pair to net 220W to330W total resistance. These resistors must be installed at the point furthest from the signal source. Thetermination resistance would be installed between the signal and common (ov).
Encoder Simulation Channels 128,
256, 512, 1024 lines/rev 1
1
1
5 volt, 20 milliampsRS422 output drivers
N.C. polarity.
connected to the Earth ground on the power connector.
10 to 30 volt. See DIP Switches for N.O. or N.O. polarity.
connected to the Earth ground on the power connector.
Table 3-H – Power ConnectorConn #SignalSignal Description
22MOTOR GNDChassis ground motor side. Connected internally tothe Earthground
terminal.23MOTOR
PHASE R
24MOTOR
PHASE T
25MOTOR
PHASE S26-DC BUSHigh power negative DC voltage.27+ DC BUSHigh power positive DC voltage.28INT SHUNTThis terminal pin is linked with terminal pin #27 to enable the internal
29EXT SHUNTThis terminal is used to drive an external brake resistor instead of
30AC LINE 1Phase 1 ofthe AC line.31AC LINE 2Phase 2 ofthe AC line.32AC LINE 3Phase 3 ofthe AC line.33EARTHGNDChassis ground power supply side. This is not connected tothe logic
Motor power phase R.
Motor power phase T.
Motor power phase S.
brake resistor(default). Ifan external shunt is required, disconnectthis internal shunt resistor by removingthe link between terminals 27and 28. See the “Special Applications” section.
the internal one.The external brake resistor will be connectedbetween this terminal pin and pin#27. If an external shunt isrequired, disconnect this internal shunt resistor by removingthe linkbetween terminals 27 and 28. See Chapter 6.
side common. It is connected tothe amplifierframe.
Drive configurations choices are made via the DIP switches mounted on a removablepersonality board. Note that the OFF positions are all towards the connector on thefront of the personality board. The DIP switches control thefollowing functions:
ØSW1/1Full scale speed selection 3000 RPM / 6000 RPMØSW2Nominal current limitingØSW3Motor poles selectionØSW1/2ØSW4ØSW5
1
Limit switch enable
1
Simulated encoder resolution selection
1
Limit switch polarity
NOTE: The personality boards for different size LX Amplifiers are not identical.
* A select resistor soldered into a header on the personality board is installed at thefactory which sets the gain windows for the range of motors normally used on thatamplifier.
Table 4-A – Standard Personality Board R22 Values
AMPLIFIERSMOTORSR22 RESISTOR VALUE
LX-400
LX-700
LX-1100
1
These functions can be deleted on special ordered; reduced cost drives.
2
Standard R22 value in the LX-700 is 82KΩ. A47KΩ resistor and instructions for installation are included
with each LX-700 amplifierin the caseof a DX-340 motor application.
This section covers the various optionalfunctions and their selection.
4.3.1Limit Switch Enable
OFF = function DISABLED (default) (0)ON = function ENABLED (1)
SW1/2 enables the limit switch stop function. Thisfunction is normally used on limitedtravel linear slide axes forover travel limit protection. When the CWlimit is activatedthe velocity command inthat direction is clamped immediately to zero speed and willnotallow any moremotion in that direction.Themotor will be commanded todecelerate at full amplifier capacity without any deceleration ramps even if a ramp hasbeen set into the accel/decel potentiometer. Motion in the opposite direction oftheactivated switch will not be impeded i.e., CCWmotion is not impeded with the CWlimitactivated and vice versa. The position isnot locked and the motor may drift +or -depending on the Offset adjustment. The motor is not disabled but hasfull torquecapability and is holding zero speed. If the holding limit switch is released while aspeed command is applied, themotor will accelerate tothe commanded speedatfulltorque with no ramping even ifa ramp has been set into the Acc/Dec potentiometer.
4.3.2Limit Switch Polarity
With the limit switch function enabled, the activating logic is determined by DIP switchesSW5/1 and /2 allowing a choice between normally-open or normally-closed limitswitches.
SW5/1
SW5/2
ON =N.O limit switch application.
CCW rotation is disabled with a 0V (amplifier common) signal onterminal #43 (CCWLIM. SW.). CCWrotation is enabled with terminal#43 open.
OFF = N.C. limit switch application
CCW rotation is disabled with terminal #43 open (CCWLIM.SW.).CCW rotation is enabled with a +1to +30 volt signal applied.
ON =N.O. limit switch application.
CW rotation isdisabled with an 0V (amplifier common) signal onterminal #45 (CWLIM. SW.). CWrotation is enabled with terminal#45 open.
OFF = N.C. limit switch application.
CW rotation isdisabled with terminal #45 open (CWLIM. SW.).CW rotation isenabled with a +1 to +30 volt signal applied.
Switch SW3 sets the numberofmotor poles. The default setting isfor a 6 pole motor.
Table 4-D – Motor Poles SelectionOFF = 0 ON = 1
(Table 4-D – Rev.01/13/95j)
SW3/1SW3/2MOTOR POLES
008
016
104
112
4.4.3Continuous Current Adjustment
When continuous current of the motor is less than the continuous current ofthe drive, itis possible to reduce the drive continuous current using the four SW2 switches with thefollowing logic.
Identify the required current level inTable 16 related to the LX drive model you areusing. Set the relevant SW2/ 1, 2, 3, 4 ON or OFF configuration.
Table 4-E – Nominal Current Adjustment OFF = 0 ON = 1
This chapter will cover the stepsnecessary to correctly adjust an LX drive. In somecases the most accurateadjustment requires some test equipment such as anoscilloscope, tachometer or a voltmeter. The type of test equipment required isdependent on the type of controller that is employed and the level of calibrationaccuracy required for the application.
5.1Drive Calibrations
ØZERO OFFSETAllows adjusting for input voltage offsets in the speed command
themax speed will be achievedat13 VDC command. AtfullyCWthe max speed will be achieved at 7VDC command. Thespeed range is set by dip switch SW1/1 - 3000/6000 RPM.
ØRESPONSEAdjusts the derivative action. Turn CWto reduce the overshoot
and increase the PIDfilter derivative action. Too high anadjustment will result in a highfrequency oscillationon themotor shaft andthe possibility of overheating the motor.Toohigh a setting will increase settling time to speed changes. Toolow a setting will result in slow response to load changes andovershoot during quick speed changes.
ØACC/DECSets the motor acceleration/deceleration gradient. The range of
adjustment allows ramping to max. speed in 0-1 sec. with a ± 10volt signal applied. Normal servo application requires full CCWadjustment (zero rampingtime).
ØGAINProportional velocity gain control.Turn CWto increase the PID
filter proportional action. Too high an adjustment will cause amedium frequency vibration on the motor shaft and possibility ofoverheating a motor.
NOTE: THE PERSONALITY BOARDS FOR THE DIFFERENT
SIZE LX AMPLIFIERS ARE NOT ALL IDENTICAL
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A select resistor soldered into a header on the personality board is installed at the
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factory which sets the gain windows for the range of motors normally used on thatamplifier.
**Standard R22 value in the LX-700 is 82 K Ω. The amplifier is shipped with a 47 K
Ω
resistor and instructions for installation in the case of a DX-340 motor application.
5.1.1Zero OffsetAdjust
The zero offset isfactory set. The following instructions allow you to recalibrate theoffset when the LX is connected to a controller.
Open loop modeThe following instructions have to be executed with the position control inopen loop orthe controller could interfere with the setting. Ifthe controller cannot be set up in anopen loop configuration follow the instructions as described in Closed loop mode.
ØSet up the controller to operate inopenposition loop mode. This will allow the motor
to rotate if there is an offset in the command signal.
ØAdjust the command output signal offset before connecting to the LX drive.ØConnect the nulled command signal to terminals 7 and 8.ØCheck that the limit switches are not engaged.ØEnable the drive and adjust the ZERO OFFSET potentiometer to stop the motor.ØRestore the original operation mode of the controller.
Closed loopmodeThe easiest method of setting the Offset with a closed position loop is to monitor theposition controller analog command output with a voltmeter and adjust the Offset untilthe voltage reads Zero± 5 millivolts. If the position loopfollowing error is visible on thecontroller screen. With no command adjust the Offset until the following error isminimized.
Thisadjusts the command voltage input levels so they match the controllersoutputlevels. In other words, if the controller puts out 8.5 volts for a 3000 rpm command, thedrive must be adjusted to deliver 3000 rpm with an 8.5 volt command.The adjustmentrange isfrom 75% to 140% of the DIP switch (SW1/1 setting) 3000 / 6000 rpm. Theadjustment procedure forthe Cal. Speed is as follows:
Perform the Offset adjustment
If the position controllercan beset up in an open position loop mode do so nowand follow step 1 through 5 to complete the calibration.
If the position controllercannot be set up in an open loop modefollow steps a.through f.
Cal. Speed adjustment in open loop mode.
1.Apply 10% of the max command to pins 7 and 8.
2.Verify correct speed.If the controller allows viewing the actualmotor speed then monitor it andadjust the Cal. Speed pot until the correct speed is observed ±5%. If thecontroller doesn’t allow viewing the motor speed then use a tacho-meter onthe motor shaft or use the drive’s tach output signal. SeeTable 3-E.
3.Apply 25% of the max command and verify the speed per the above.
4. Continue increasing the command signal level in 25% increments andverifying / adjusting Cal Speed until 100% command signal is achieved.
5. Follow the above procedure inthe opposite motordirection to verify there isno signal offset. Checkfor velocity offset. A difference ofup to 5% betweenCW& CCWisacceptable. Any more than 5% difference may indicate aresolver phasing shift or a tachometer problem. The system will run but not atoptimum performance.
Cal. Speed Adjustment with closed position loop controller.
a.Adjust the position controller loop gain to a value below normal. This will
allow more accurate adjustment of the Cal. Speed setting.
b.Apply 10% of the max command to pins 7 and 8.
c. Verify correct speed.
If the controller allows viewing the following error, then monitor the followingerror and adjust the Cal.Speed port until the correct amount oferror isobserved. If the controller is designed with feedforward command, thiserror should be near zero.
d.Apply 25% of the max command and verify the speed per the above.
e.Continue increasing the command signal level in 25% increments and
verifying / adjusting Cal Speed until 100% speed command is achieved .
f.Follow the above procedure inthe opposite motordirection to check for
velocity offset.
5.1.3Dynamic Calibration with Oscilloscope
The LX drives leave thefactorywith a default calibration. To most accurately adjust thissettingfor your load you will need a low frequencyfunction generator with an outputlevel between -3.5V and 3.5V and a dual trace storage oscilloscope. Remove thecontroller signal cable from terminals 7 and 8. Connect the function generatoroutput to terminals 7 and 8 and set itper the following:
ØSquare waveØAmplitude ± 2V (approximately 600 to 1200 rpm)ØFrequency 0.2 Hz (2.5 seconds each direction)ØThe oscilloscope power cord must be grounded to the exact same point that the
amplifiersare grounded or a very inaccurate signal may be displayed
ØConnect oscilloscope Channel A to terminal 1 (simulated tach signal)ØConnect oscilloscope Channel B to terminal 2 (current demand)ØOscilloscope probes have to be grounded on terminal 11 of LXØConnect the oscilloscopeexternal trigger input to the function generator outputØSet oscilloscopefor 1mV / div andfor 20 mS/ div scan time
WARNING!To avoid over travel interference on an axis with limited travel,
the stroke can be limited by either increasing the frequency ofthe function generator or decreasing the amplitude. Theminimum signal amplitude that will allow a good calibration is100mV pk to pk.
Refer to thefollowing trace drawings to make the correct adjustments.
Start with the Gain adjustment and the Response pot fully CCW.The trace will probablylook like Figure 5.1. Turn the Gain CWuntil most of the instability is gone and theTach trace looks like Figure 5.2. Now turn the Response CWuntil the trace looks likeFigure 5.3. If the Response is turned too far CWthe trace will look similar to Figure
5.4.This completes the oscilloscope calibration procedure.
Figure 5.1 Gain set too low.Figure 5.2 Gain set correctly,
Response not set.
Figure 5.3 Ideal gain setting. Figure 5.4 Response adjusted toohigh.
An acceptable calibration can normally be obtained by setting the calibrationpotentiometers in the following fashion.
CAUTION!THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENT PROCESS WILL CAUSE HIGHFREQUENCY MOTOR INSTABILITY AND OSCILLATION FOR A SHORTPERIOD OF TIME. VERIFY THAT THE LOAD WON’T BE DAMAGED BY THISMOTION.
Set theAcc/Dec potto fully CCW.This completely eliminates the ramping.
Set the Response and Gain Pots to fully CCW.
Apply power to the amplifier.
Monitor the motor shaft rotation. Adjust the Offset pot until the motor shaft stopsrotating.
CAREFULLY!
Adjust the gain potentiometer CW until the motor just starts to buzz then quickly turn itCCWuntil it stops buzzing, then turn it CCW (1) more turn.
CAREFULLY!
Adjust the response potentiometer CW until the motor just starts to buzz then quicklyturn it CCWuntil it stops buzzing, then turn it CCW (2) more turns.
LX drives leave the factory with the internal shunt resistor enabled through an externallywired jumper between terminalpins 27 and 28. If the power rating of the internal shuntresistor is insufficient for heavy cycles an external shunt resistor with greater powercapacity should be added.
The internal shunt resistor capacity on all LX drives is 150 watts.
LX drives can be operated in torque mode or current command mode using terminal pin2 (CUR CMD) as an input for the current command signal. The command signal rangeis ±10V.Terminal pin 2 isa bi-directional terminal with an input impedance of20 kΩ .Output impedance of the device driving the CUR CMD input must be 50Wor less(standard operating amp output). It serves as both an input for the current commandwhen operating in current command mode and an output for the current demand signalgenerated by the speed loop when operating in velocity command mode.
When operating in current command, theIxt limit circuit isnot operational but the motorcurrent is still monitored. The High Irmsoutput will go open circuit when the Ixt limit hasbeen reached and the High IrmsLED will illuminate.The system controller must monitorthe High Irms output and reduce the current command when the voltage at that point ishigh (not grounded to logic common)
Note: When operating anLX drive in torque mode, terminal pins 7 and 8 mustremain unconnected.
WARNING:NO AUTOMATIC CURRENT LIMITATION IS PERFORMED IN
CURRENT COMMAND MODE. It is the responsibility of the systemdesigner to implement current limitation by monitoring the high Irmsoutput.
6.2.1Torque Helper Application
Torque helper applications can be easily implemented by interconnecting the drives toshare the same torque commandfrom a master drive. To implement this, connect theterminal pin 2 of the Lead drive (running in velocity mode) to the terminal pin 2 of theHelper drive(s) (no connections to pins 7 & 8). This way the same current command isbeing used by all the drives. Terminal pin 2 isa bi-directional terminal with an inputimpedance of 20 kΩ.
The connector on the top side of the drive provides a connectionfor anexternal multivoltage power supply to maintain the encoder logic signals while the main poweris removed.
Note:If an LX drive is connected to the back up supply, when the main supply
falls below96 VAC, the “Drive OK” green LEDgoes off forabout 2seconds then lights again. The drive status relays follows the green LEDoperation. In back up status, the drive disabled, the green LED is ON andthe drive status relay contact is closed.
A number ofdiagnostic andfault detection circuits are incorporated inthe LX amplifierto protect the drive. Somefaults like over “voltage”, “under voltage” and “amplifierormotor over temperature” reset when the fault is cleared. Otherfaults such as “short-circuit at the motor output terminals and/or resolver fault” need to be reset by cyclingpower. Ixt trip is not a fault condition, it simply folds back the current command to theDIP switch setting until the demand is reduced.
The lxt trip is not operational in the current command mode. See Section 6(Special applications) for details.
Table 7-A
CONDITIONDISPLAYDRIVE OKRESETACTION REQUIRED
Motor Over temperatureLED onAuto reset on Temp drop
Amp Overtemp >95°C
Over voltage
Under voltageDriveOK LED off
Output short CktCycle power
Resolver FaultLED onCycle power
High IrmsLED on
Backup Logic Supplyactive mode
LED onAuto reset on Temp drop
Drive OK contact open
Drive OKon, contactclosedDrive OK contact opensfor about 2 seconds thencloses. LED followscontact action.
Auto reset on return to normalvoltageAuto reset on return to normalvoltage
Not a fault. Indicates currentlimiting action.Re-application of AC Linepower
ØN.O. relay contact outputfor drive O.K. monitoringØGreen LED fordrive O.K. monitoringØRed LEDfor resolverfault monitoringØRed LEDfor heatsink over temperatureØRed LEDformotor over temperatureØRed LED illuminates when Ixt current limiting is activeØYellow LED illuminates when shunt circuit activates
B.4Functions Enabled via Dip Switches
ØNominal current limitingØMotor poles selectionØSpeed scale selection
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Ø
Limit switch enabling and polarity 1
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Simulated encoderresolution
B.5Protection and Diagnostics
ØResolver faultØCurrent limiting to protect motorØDrive O.K indication (LED and contact)ØOutput short circuit Phase to phase or Grnd)ØOver temperature95 °C on the heatsink
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Ø
Under voltage 2 135 Vdc on the DCbus
ØOvervoltage 416 Vdc on the DC bus
The shunt circuit is automatically disabled when the input line power is lost while the DCbus voltage not zero.
B.6Personality Board Options
The standard LX amplifier contains the personality board with all options which includethe encoder and pulse / direction outputs along with the limit switch inputs. A reducedcost version ofthe LX is available in quantity purchases which does not include theseconnections or features.
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These are available as ‘delete options’ at a reduced cost.
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When under voltage is tripped, the optional external logic supply is automatically invoked. See