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GEH-6412
GE Industrial Systems
Control System Toolbox
For an AV-300i Version 2 Drive
Publication: GEH-6412
Issued: 2000-03-03
Control System Toolbox
For an AV-300I Version 2 Drive
© 2000 General Electric Company, USA.
All rights reserved.
Printed in the United States of America.
These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide
every possible contingency to be met during installation, operation, and maintenance. If further
information is desired or if particular problems arise that are not covered sufficiently for the
purchaser’s purpose, the matter should be referred to GE Industrial Systems, Salem, Virginia,
USA.
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and/or maintenance of the equipment described. This document shall not be reproduced in whole
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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 1-1
Before Beginning.............................................................................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2 Installation 2-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 2-1
Computer Requirements.................................................................................................... 2-1
Installing Control System Solutions .................................................................................. 2-2
Chapter 3 Using the Toolbox 3-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 3-1
Upgrading from Previous Releases.................................................................................... 3-2
Starting the Toolbox ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Accessing Online Help...................................................................................................... 3-5
Privileges and Passwords.................................................................................................. 3-5
Toolbox Options............................................................................................................... 3-8
Connecting the Toolbox...................................................................................................3-12
How To Use This Manual ................................................................................... 1-1
Conventions........................................................................................................ 1-2
Registration License Agreement.......................................................................... 2-2
Destination Directory .......................................................................................... 2-3
Product Selection ................................................................................................ 2-3
Uninstall Products............................................................................................... 2-4
Maintaining Multiple Releases of Toolbox........................................................... 3-2
Work Area.......................................................................................................... 3-3
Privilege Levels .................................................................................................. 3-5
Change Password or Default Password Directory................................................. 3-7
General............................................................................................................... 3-8
Directories .......................................................................................................... 3-9
Trend Recorder ..................................................................................................3-10
AVDV Series Drive ...........................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4 Configuring an AV-300i Version 2 Drive 4-1
Introduction...................................................................................................................... 4-1
Creating an AV-300i Version 2 Drive ............................................................................... 4-1
Pattern and Version............................................................................................. 4-2
Drive Size........................................................................................................... 4-2
Enter User Identification ..................................................................................... 4-3
Configuring the Drive....................................................................................................... 4-4
Modifying Drive Properties................................................................................. 4-4
Validating the Drive............................................................................................ 4-5
Entering Job-Specific Information....................................................................... 4-5
Working with Files and Menus.......................................................................................... 4-6
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File Types........................................................................................................... 4-6
Opening and Closing Files................................................................................... 4-7
Saving Files ........................................................................................................ 4-7
Upgrading a Configuration.................................................................................. 4-7
Exporting Configuration Files ............................................................................. 4-9
Exporting and Opening Project Files.................................................................... 4-9
Menu Commands...............................................................................................4-10
Concepts..........................................................................................................................4-15
Configuration ..................................................................................................................4-16
Parameters.........................................................................................................4-16
Toolbox/Drive Communications.........................................................................4-17
Connecting to an AV-300i Version 2 Drive ........................................................4-18
Uploading Parameter Values ..............................................................................4-18
Downloading Parameter Values..........................................................................4-19
Downloading Firmware......................................................................................4-19
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................4-20
Links to Other Pages ..........................................................................................4-20
Modify Parameters from Diagram ......................................................................4-21
Parameter Jumpers.............................................................................................4-21
Live Data Display..............................................................................................4-21
Drag-and-Drop Variables ...................................................................................4-22
Printing Diagrams ..............................................................................................4-22
Drive Controls.................................................................................................................4-23
Wizards...........................................................................................................................4-23
Choose a Wizard................................................................................................4-24
Fault Display ...................................................................................................................4-25
Active Fault .......................................................................................................4-25
Fault History......................................................................................................4-26
Self-Tune.........................................................................................................................4-26
Self-tune the Current Regulator ..........................................................................4-26
Self-tune the Speed Regulator ............................................................................4-29
Using the Finder ..............................................................................................................4-30
Finder Window..................................................................................................4-30
ISBus Configuration ........................................................................................................4-31
Adding an ISBus to Configuration......................................................................4-32
Editing an ISBus ................................................................................................4-32
ISBus Pages.......................................................................................................4-33
Setting References from ISBus to Drive..............................................................4-33
Feedbacks from Drive to the ISBus.....................................................................4-34
Genius Configuration.......................................................................................................4-35
Global Data and Directed Control Data...............................................................4-36
Downloading and Uploading..............................................................................4-37
Glossary of Terms
Index
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Chapter 1 Overview
Introduction
This manual describes the Control System Toolbox, which is personal computer
(PC)-based software used to configure and maintain the AV-300i™ Version 2 drive.
The toolbox is a Windows
higher PC.
Primary functions of the toolbox include:
®
-based application, which runs on a Pentium® 166 or
The toolbox software configures
various control equipment.
Therefore, each product package
can consist of the toolbox,
product files for the drive, and
Trend Recorder. To order the
toolbox software and specific
product support files, refer to the
Product Catalog, GEP-9145.
Before Beginning
Windows-based screen
borders may vary in
appearance.
• Configuration wizards
• Live data block flow diagrams
• Online Help files
• Input/Output (I/O) configuration and monitoring
• Signal management and signal trending
• Generate reports
This manual describes the features of the toolbox and presents step-by-step
procedures for using the software applications provided. It presumes that the user
has already installed Windows. This manual also assumes that the user possesses at
least a medium-level knowledge of Windows. Hardware requirements and
instructions for installing the products are provided in Chapter 2.
How To Use This Manual
This manual provides information on installing the toolbox and other products used
to configure control equipment. It also describes other features provided in the
toolbox software package. This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1 Overview. This chapter defines functions of the toolbox, contents of this
manual, and the conventions used.
Chapter 2 Installation. This chapter describes the PC and installation requirements
for the AV-300i Version 2 drives.
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Chapter 3 Using the Toolbox. This chapter provides basic startup procedures and
features for using the toolbox to configure a product.
Chapter 4 Configuring an AV-300i Version 2 Drive. This chapter describes how
to use the toolbox to configure a drive.
Glossary. The Glossary provides definitions of configuration terms and toolbox
concepts.
Refer to the Table of Contents for the organization of these chapters.
Conventions
The following conventional terms, text formats, and symbols are used throughout
this documentation for the toolbox.
Convention Meaning
Bold
Arial Bold Indicates the menu, actual command or option that is chosen
Italic Indicates a word used as a word or a letter used as a letter. For
UPPERCASE
Monospace
Ø Indicates a procedure.
w Indicates a procedure with only one step.
•
The following list presents some basic guidelines for working with menus:
When a menu is displayed, press the up/down arrow keys to highlight a command
name. Then press Enter to choose the menu command. The menu can also be
selected by clicking with a cursor-positioning device (CPD), such as a mouse.
Indicates that the word is being defined.
from a menu, a button, or title of a dialog box.
example, the display should now read SDB has stopped. Italic
also indicates new terms, margin notes, and the titles of figures,
chapters, and other books in the toolbox package.
Indicates a directory, filename, or block name. Lowercase letters
can be used when typing names in a dialog box or at the
command prompt, unless otherwise indicated for a specific
application or utility.
Represents examples of screen text or words and characters that
are typed in a text box or at the command prompt.
Indicates a list of related information, not procedural steps.
When a command ends in an ellipsis (…), the application displays a dialog box that
asks the user to supply more information.
If a command turns a feature on and off, a checkmark (ü) is displayed by the
command name when the feature is on.
When a command ends with an arrow (
command names.
If a command name is grayed out, it indicates that the command does not apply to
the current situation or there is another selection or action before choosing the
command.
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), the menu cascades to display more
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Related Publications
GE provides system instruction manuals that include publications for the different
components of each product. If additional manuals are needed or for questions about
the publications, contact the nearest GE sales office or authorized GE sales
representative. Also, refer to the following publications for more information about
AVDV Series equipment:
• GEH-6641, AV-300i Version 2 User's Manual
• GEI-100275, 6KCV300CTI Instruction Book
• GEI-100360, AV-300i Adjustable Speed Drives
• GEI-100429, AV-300i Version 2 Hardware Manual and Quick Startup Guide
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Notes
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Chapter 2 Installation
Introduction
This chapter describes the PC and installation requirements for the products in
Control System Solutions. The contents of this CD depend on the products that are
ordered. Some orders are issued a License Key. Available products display in the
Product Selection dialog box (see the section, Product Selection).
Section Page
Computer Requirements...................................................................................... 2-1
Installing Control System Solutions..................................................................... 2-2
Registration License Agreement ................................................................... 2-2
Destination Directory ................................................................................... 2-3
Product Selection ......................................................................................... 2-3
Uninstall Products........................................................................................ 2-4
Computer Requirements
The minimum PC requirements are determined by the selected product combination
and the topology configuration of the PC(s). The minimum requirements to use the
Control System Solutions products are as follows:
• 100 MHz processor (Pentium 166 or higher recommended)
A cursor-positioning device is
highly recommended.
GEH-6412 Toolbox for AV-300i Version 2 Drive Chapter 2 Installation
• Microsoft
• VGA display (640 x 480 x 16 color or gray scale)
• 16 MB RAM in Windows 95 (32 MB recommended) or 24 MB RAM in
Windows NT (32 MB recommended)
• Serial port for direct connection to a drive
• Printer (with appropriate Windows driver installed)
®
Windows® 95 or Windows NT® 4.0
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Installing Control System Solutions
For assistance, contact:
GE Industrial Systems
Product Service Engineering
1501 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153-6492 USA
Phone:
+ 1 800 533 5885
(USA, Canada, Mexico)
+ 1 540 378 3280
(International)
Fax: + 1 540 387 8606 (All)
(replace + with the
international access code)
Install the desired products
from CD, following the
directions on the screen.
Then, install each product
file.
Control System Solutions installs various products for control systems as selected in
the setup program. It is recommended that you exit all Windows programs before
beginning. A dialog box may prompt you for a License Key, which can be found on
the actual CD. Also, you must agree to the standard Software License Agreement for
these products.
A default destination directory is set for all products selected. This directory can be
modified, but only during the first installation. Setup installs the required
components and checks available disk space before copying files. You can also
choose to cancel setup and exit at any time before you initiate the selected products.
ØØØØ To install from a CD
1. Place the Control System Solutions CD in the disk drive.
2. The Setup program executes automatically.
3. Follow the Setup instructions from the screen.
Registration License Agreement
The Software License Agreement dialog box displays during installation. The license
must be read and agreed to before installation can continue.
Please read the entire
agreement (scroll bar
must be at the bottom of
the dialog box).
Click
Yes
to accept the
agreement.
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Destination Directory
The Choose Destination Directory dialog box displays during the initial installation.
All future installs and upgrades default to the first directory selected.
The destination directory for
each product is set to the
default directory
Files\GE Control System
Solutions
different directory to load the
products.
Click to advance
through the setup.
C:\Program
. If desired select a
Setup automatically continues to load. The GE Control System Solutions product
selection dialog box displays to allow you to select desired products.
Product Selection
Tip ÄÄÄÄ From the Product Selection dialog box, click on a product (highlight) to
display its description and required disk space. The total required space for all
checked items and the space available displays at the bottom of the dialog box.
Click to the left of each
product you want to install.
A check mark displays
beside the product name.
Selecting a product name in
the left column checks all the
application for that group.
Click again to uncheck all.
The number beside each
product indicates the amount
of space required for the
selected product.
A description of each product
displays when it is selected.
Click to advance in the setup
process.
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Uninstall Products
Although it is not necessary,
it is highly recommended that
you uninstall the earlier
version when upgrading to
the new release.
Note Before upgrading to Release 6, product components should be uninstalled
and then installed again using the Release 6 CD or network installation.
ØØØØ To uninstall product(s)
1. Click Windows
click
2. From the Control Panel dialog box, double-click on Add/Remove
Programs. The Add/Remove Program Properties dialog box displays.
3. Click on the tab Install/Uninstall. A list of all installed programs displays.
4. From the list box, click on the program to uninstall.
5. Click
The following screen displays to show when uninstall is complete and the status of
all items deleted.
Control Panel.
button, select Settings, and then
.
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Chapter 3 Using the Toolbox
Introduction
Settings options should be
determined before starting a
configuration.
This chapter provides basic instructions for using the toolbox. It defines the toolbox
menu commands, including the Options menu, which has a Settings dialog tab for
each product. Methods of communication and toolbox connections are also
described.
Section Page
Upgrading from Previous Releases ...................................................................... 3-2
Maintaining Multiple Releases of Toolbox.................................................... 3-2
Starting the Toolbox............................................................................................ 3-3
Work Area ................................................................................................... 3-3
Accessing Online Help........................................................................................ 3-5
Privileges and Passwords..................................................................................... 3-5
Privilege Levels............................................................................................ 3-5
Change Password or Default Password Directory.......................................... 3-7
Toolbox Options ................................................................................................. 3-8
General ........................................................................................................ 3-8
Directories ................................................................................................... 3-9
Trend Recorder ...........................................................................................3-10
AVDV Series Drive.....................................................................................3-11
Connecting the Toolbox .....................................................................................3-12
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Upgrading from Previous Releases
Note To upgrade to Version 6 of the toolbox, it is recommended that you first
uninstall any previous version of toolbox.
Maintaining Multiple Releases of Toolbox
To maintain different releases of the toolbox on a single system, consider the
following:
• Multiple versions of Release 5 or higher cannot be installed on one system.
The installation directory for Release 5 or higher of the toolbox is chosen only
once, the first time that the Control System Solutions products are installed. The
default directory is C:\Program Files\GE Control System Solutions.
• There is only one set of toolbox options settings for a given user on a given
computer. There are several toolbox options settings that may need to be unique
to a particular release of toolbox. For example, Release 4 of the toolbox would
probably need a different directory setting for standard library .tre files than that
of Release 5 or 6. In order to use multiple releases, it is recommended to use
different user accounts for each release.
• Opening a toolbox file from the Windows Explorer is not recommended if
multiple copies of toolbox are installed. When you open a file from the
Windows Explorer, the application that starts up depends on what is registered
for that file type. Releases of toolbox prior to Release 5 register each time they
execute. Release 5 or higher of toolbox, however, registers only at installation.
• Modifying a toolbox file can make the file unusable to older releases of
toolbox. A warning dialog displays when the toolbox opens a file that was
written by a previous release. Do not save the file if it must be used by the
previous release.
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Starting the Toolbox
The toolbox is started from the Windows NT or 95 Workstation.
ØØØØ To start the toolbox
To create a device, refer to
Chapter 4.
1. Click Windows
Solutions and Control System Toolbox.
2. Click the toolbox icon. The toolbox Work Area displays. It is blank until a
device is created or opened.
button, Programs, GE Control System
Work Area
If more than one drive is open
in the Work Area, each drive
will have a window with an
Outline View and Summary
View.
Click
Detached Summary View.
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to display the
A drive’s runtime action is configured using the toolbox. From the File menu, begin
a New configuration or Open a previously saved configuration file. The toolbox
Work Area is the main screen and contains the following:
Outline View (left side) displays the configuration in a hierarchy, with the drive
name as the first item and other configuration items listed in levels below it.
Summary View (right side) displays information for the item highlighted in the
Outline View. For example, in a drive configuration, the item Block diagram
displays block diagrams, which can be configured within this view.
Detached Summary View is a separate window from the Work Area window and
displays a copy of the diagram. This window can be sized, configured, and edited.
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Title bar
y
Menu bar
Toolbar
Outline View
Bookmark
Notes
When you click
on an item with
a Note icon, the
note displays in
the Summary
View.
Note The following screen represents a basic toolbox Work Area format. Menu
commands, toolbar, and Outline View items will vary with the product installed.
Click to display the Detached Summary View.
Summary View display details of the item
selected in the Outline View. For example,
the parameter T current Lim+ displays.
Log
View
For Help, Press F1
Status bar displays toolbox
information on the right
and drive information on
the left side.
Find the cause of an error by
double-clicking on the error.
Double-click
to edit the
note.
Bookmark items display the
icon.
Communication status
Drive status
Fault indication
Diagram scan rate
Read-onl
file
Log View displays status messages for toolbox activities, such as file imports,
validations, builds, or errors.
Status Bar can be toggled on and off from the View menu. When online, the left
side displays a description of various toolbox commands or notes entered by the
user. The right side displays the drive status of the current drive.
Notes can be created for most items in the drive. Select an item, then from the Edit,
select Modify. Enter a note for the item and click OK. The Note icon
displays
beside the item in the Outline View.
Bookmark enables you to mark major items in the Outline View and then return to
them easily using the Bookmark commands in the Edit menu. The Toggle Bookmark
command turns the icon on and off. The Goto Next Bookmark command jumps to
the next item marked with the
.
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Accessing Online Help
To obtain Help for the dialog
box on the screen, press
F1
Specific Help is available for each dialog box. Press the F1 function key when the
dialog box displays. Help can also be accessed using the following methods:
.
To obtain Help on . . . Do this . . .
Menu commands Highlight the command and press F1
Dialog boxes Press F1 when the dialog box displays on the screen
Block information Click on the desired block with the right mouse button
Help contents Click the Help menu and select Contents
Help Click the Help menu and select Using Help
Specific word(s) Click the Help menu, select Contents, and click the tab
Privileges and Passwords
To change the password,
refer to the section,
Change Password or Default
Password Directory.
The privilege/password system assigns different levels of access to the devices.
Then, passwords can be established for the different privilege levels, so that each
user can access a device at the level necessary for the job that person is assigned.
Privilege Levels
and choose Item Help
Find, then enter the word(s) to search
To avoid this dialog box, from
the Options menu, select
Settings, and then click the
tab General. At the bottom of
the dialog box in the text box
User Identification, enter
your user ID.
ØØØØ To set a privilege level
M From the Options menu, select Privilege.
Enter a three-character ID,
such as your initials.
Click OK.
Privilege Level Functions
A password can be assigned to each of the toolbox privilege levels defined in the
following table. (Each successive level allows all the functions of the previous level.)
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Privilege Levels
Level Functions
0: Read Only View code
Use the Finder
Monitor live data
Trend (including saving trend definitions in .TRN
files and saving collected data)
Change View attributes under Option menu,
Settings
Print blockware code and reports
Change the password for level 0
1: Change drive Advanced
Maintenance
2: Full drive Advanced
Maintenance
3: Drive Block Area and Menu
Maintenance
4: Full Drive Access Change GE parameters
All functions allowed in Level 0, including change
password levels in Levels 0 and 1
Change the value of variables
All functions allowed in Level 0 and Level 1
Make code changes
Download
Import/Export
Put in database and Get from database
Validate, build, save, backup, and pack signals
Change the password for Levels 0, 1, and 2
Change the location of the password file
Alter block area and change application menu
structure
View parameters that are not on a menu
Download firmware
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Select the privilege
level that you want
to change.
Click
OK
.
The
Changing
password
box displays for the
selected level.
dialog
Enter the old password
in text box 1) and press
the Tab key.
Enter the new password
in textbox 2) and press
the Tab key.
Change Password or Default Password Directory
ØØØØ To change the password
M From the Options menu, select Password. The Changing Password
dialog box
Tab
Tab
displays.
Enter the new password
again in text box 3) to
verify it is correct.
Enter a directory or click
Browse...
Enter three characters that
identifies the current user.
You will not be prompted for
initializations when values
change.
to select a directory.
When a password is created, it is encoded in the file UCPASSWD.INI in the
Windows NT installation directory. This default directory can be changed by a user
at Privilege Level 2.
ØØØØ To change the default password file directory
M From the Options menu, select Settings, and then click the tab General.
Note It is recommended that the password file be kept on the local PC to avoid loss
of access in the case of downtime on a remote node.
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Toolbox Options
Option settings are saved in
the user’s Windows registry
when the toolbox is closed.
Choose a font for the
Outline View. The default
font is System Bold.
Choose from the
following File options:
Load last file on startup
automatically loads the last
file that was in use when the
toolbox was exited.
Backup files before save
makes a backup copy of files
before saving new
information. This includes
.ucb, .dcb, .icb, and .ocb.
The toolbox’s working environment can be defined for each application. This section
describes each tab that can be set to customize the drive, such as general settings,
directories, and the Trend Recorder. These tabs are located in the Options menu,
under Settings.
ØØØØ To customize the toolbox settings
1. From the Options menu, select Settings. The Settings dialog box displays.
Click on a tab to bring it to the front and select appropriate options.
2. Click OK to apply the changes and close the dialog box. Click Cancel to exit
and not change any settings.
General
Choose a font for the
Finder.
Allows extra data to be seen, which
is useful to a Power User.
Use compact export format
compresses the .tre files
produced by exporting. Less
hard disk space is used and
is easier to read and edit.
This is recommended.
Compress files when
saving
in a compressed format,
which saves disk space.
Save Bookmarks in files
saves bookmarks between
closing and reopening files.
Auto-Save files every
minutes
the files at the set increment.
saves and stores files
automatically saves
Enter three character initials,
for use in the privilege/
password. You will not be
prompted for initializations
when values change.
Enter the directory for the password
file. A local directory is recommended.
Click
Browse…
and choose a location.
to search the directory
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Enter the default directory
that will displays when
File
\
Open
is selected.
Click
Browse...
and select the directory.
to locate
Directories
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Trend Recorder
The Trend Recorder tab allows you to choose specific options as follows:
Check
Horizontal Grid
Lines
to display horizontal
grid lines when in Replay
mode.
Check
Vertical Grid
Lines
to display vertical
grid lines in Replay mode.
Check
Right Vertical Axis
to display vertical axis on
the right-hand side of the
Trend Recorder.
Check to automatically
configure the Trend
Recorder with predefined
signals. (This feature
currently only works with
Innovation Series drives
and when performing
MarkVI I/O board
calibrations.)
Select the font size used in
the upper window of the
Trend Recorder.
Signal List Font
type and size used in the lower
window of the Trend Recorder.
sets the font
Check to zoom in the
Trend Recorder, using the
mouse to drag-and drop a
rectangle on the screen.
Check for a Yes/No
confirmation prompt to
display before the zoom
takes place.
Check to display
the amount of
reserved memory
that was used.
Select the default
pen width
(measured in pixels)
used to draw the
signal traces.
This sets the amount of memory
the toolbox reserves for storing
traces. The default value of 2 MB
allows 4 signals to be captured at
32 ms intervals for about 14
minutes before the oldest data
starts to be overwritten.
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Click on the
drop-down list
and select the
communication
port.
AVDV Series Drive
The AVDV Series Drive tab allows you to choose options specific to the drive.
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Connecting the Toolbox
The drive requires an
RS-232C to RS-485 converter
(6K6V300CTI).
AV-300
or
DV-300
or
AV-300i
AV-300
or
DV-300
or
AV-300i
Drive
9-pin
socket
9-pin
socket
9-pin
plug
A - RS-485
Multidrop
Selection
0 V Power
A - RS-485
+5 V Power
9-pin
plug
A - RS485
Multidrop
Selection
0 V Power
A - RS-485
+5 V Power
The toolbox can communicate with an AV-300i Version 2 drive through an
RS-232C/RS-485 serial port connection. Refer to the manual, GEI-100275,
6KCV300CTI Instruction Book.
Note To connect to a drive, refer to Chapter 4, the section, Connecting to an
AV-300i Version 2 Drive. Only one drive at a time can go online (communicate).
9-pin
socket
9-pin
socket
5/8
9-pin
socket
3
3
4
5
7
9
A - RS-485
4
5
A - RS-485
7
+5 V Power
9
Multidrop
Selection
0 V Powe r
9-pin
plug
3
4
5
7
PCI - 485
9
RS-232C
2
RX
3
TX
4
DTR
5
Gnd
6
DSR
7
6KCV300CTI
RTS
8
CTS
Terminating resistors switched off
Point to Point Communication
9-pin
socket
A - RS-485
3
4
5
7
9
3
4
5
7
9
Multidrop
Selection
0 V Power
A - RS -485
+5 V Power
9-pin
plug
3
4
5
7
PCI - 485
9
RS-232C
2
RX
3
TX
4
DTR
5
Gnd
6
DSR
7
6KCV300CTI
RTS
8
CTS
9-pin
plug
9-pin
plug
2
3
4
5
PC
6
7
8
2
3
4
5
6
PC/toolbox
7
8
Terminating resistors switched on
0 V +5V
5/8
external dc
power supply
2.5 A for 32 drops
9-pin socket 9-pin plug
AV-300
or
DV-300
or
AV-300i
Drive
A - RS-485
Multidrop
Selection
0 V Power
A - RS-485
+5 V Power
3
4
5
7
9
Up to 32
Drives
Multidrop Communication
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Chapter 4 Configuring an AV-300i Version 2 Drive
Introduction
This chapter provides instructions for using the toolbox to configure and monitor an
AV-300i Version 2 drive. In addition, information on using other features of the
toolbox specific to the drive is also provided.
Section Page
Creating an AV-300i Version 2 Drive.................................................................. 4-1
Configuring the Drive ......................................................................................... 4-4
Working with Files and Menus............................................................................ 4-6
Concepts............................................................................................................4-15
Configuration.....................................................................................................4-16
Block Diagram...................................................................................................4-20
Drive Controls ...................................................................................................4-23
Wizards .............................................................................................................4-23
Fault Display......................................................................................................4-25
Self-Tune...........................................................................................................4-26
Using the Finder.................................................................................................4-30
ISBus Configuration...........................................................................................4-31
Genius Configuration .........................................................................................4-35
Creating an AV-300i Version 2 Drive
When the toolbox starts, the toolbox Work Area displays (refer to the section,
Configuring the Drive). The Work Area is used to maintain the drive configuration
file in the toolbox. You must create a new drive configuration file (.acb) or open an
existing one.
ØØØØ To create an AV-300i Version 2 drive
Or click
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New
w From the File menu, select New. The New dialog box contains the installed
toolbox products.
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Click on the tab,
Drives & Exciters
AVDV Series Drive
Select
and click OK.
The
Choose the Pattern
and Version directory
dialog box displays.
.
Select a Version.
OK
Click
.
Pattern and Version
If the
Enter - User ID
dialog box displays, then
enter an ID and click
(see the next section).
Otherwise, the
dialog box displays.
Size
OK
Select Drive
Drive Size
Select a file that sets the
values for the particular
bridge size being configured.
Obtain this number from the
drive nameplate
being configured. Click
The Toolbox Work Area for
the selected drive displays.
on the drive
OK
.
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Enter User Identification
To view these configuration
changes with User ID, from
the View menu, select
Reports.
You must enter a three-character ID,
such as your initials.
If you are the only user making changes in the
toolbox are using the current login on the PC,
then you can permanently avoid this dialog box
by entering your ID. From the
select
Settings
, and click the tab
If the Enter – User ID dialog box displays, you must enter an ID to identify the user
about to make changes to the configuration.
Option
menu,
General
.
Enter your three-character ID
to avoid the
dialog box above.
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Configuring the Drive
For details of the Toolbox
Work Area, see Chapter 3, the
section, Work Area.
The default device name is
new devices are incremented by one).
To modify the device name, see the next section,
Modifying Drive Properties.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
The default device name is
Additional new drives are incremented
by one. You should edit the name to
more accurately reflect the drive being
configured (for example,
This field is limited to five characters.
AVDV1
ROLL1
).
The Toolbox Work Area is the main screen of an AV-300i Version 2 drive
configuration. This area is used to configure the drive.
When a new drive is created or an existing file is opened, the Outline View displays
the drive name and two items: Main Menu and Block diagram.
AVDV1
(additional
Modifying Drive Properties
ØØØØ To modify the drive
1. From the Outline View, click on the drive name.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Device Properties dialog box
displays.
.
Select the regulation mode in which the
drive wil operate. Typical modes are
Sensorless
, or
Field oriented control
V/f
,
.
Select the active communications
network from the drop-down list.
Note ISBus interface
are contained in this list because
they invoke special toolbox handling.
Other networks, such as Devicenet
and Profibus, do not require
additional handling and are directly
configured in the hardware and
communication/SBI menu.
Gateway IP Address
enter the IP address or name of the
Innovation Series Controller that is
used as a gateway to the drives via
the ISBus. (This setting is only
enabled if the drive is connected to
the ISBus and used explicitly for
asynchronous toolbox
communications to the drive.)
and
Genius
allows you to
Enter a note to describe
the drive.
Gateway ISBus Port
Innovation Series Controller physical ISBus port to
which this drive is connected. (This setting is only
enabled if the drive is connected to the ISBus and
used explicitly for asynchronous toolbox
communications to the drive.)
allows you to select the
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Validating the Drive
y
Also, items in the hierarchy
that had problems during
validation will display in red
after the validation.
Or click
For more information, refer
to the section, Wizards.
Or click
Validation checks for errors that might prevent successful operation of the drive. If
the configuration needs to be validated, items in the Outline View display in red.
Note In most cases, the configuration is automatically validated.
ØØØØ To validate the drive configuration
wwww From the Drive menu, select Validate. The validation results display in the
Log View at the bottom of the toolbox Work Area screen.
Entering Job-Specific Information
Once a new drive has been created and the properties are modified, you must enter
job-specific data, such as motor hp, motor amps, and motor speed. This information
can be entered in a new configuration using the menus or the Offline commissioning
wizard.
ØØØØ To configure the drive offline
1. From the Edit menu, select Wizards.
If more than one wizard is defined, the Choose Wizard dialog box displays.
Select Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard. However, if onl
is defined, the Offline Wizard dialog box will display immediately.
one wizard
For more information, see the
section, Wizards.
Each configuration depends on application
requirements. For more information, contact Product
Service Engineering (see Chapter 2 for the contact
information).
2. Click Next to progress through the wizard. Enter the appropriate settings .
Note By entering the Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard information and
performing the applicable tune-ups, the drive should be sufficiently configured for
basic operation.
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Working with Files and Menus
An AV-300i Version 2 drive is configured using different types of files, as described
in the following sections. In addition, the menu commands are described in this
section.
File Types
The configuration files generate output files that can be downloaded to the drive.
Configuration files include:
Drive configuration file (.acb) is a binary working file that contains an exact copy
of the drive configuration used by the toolbox. Users generally work from these .acb
files. When the file is saved, the prior .acb is renamed to Backup of File. For
example AV300.acb would have a backup file named Backup of AV300.acb. To
restore the backup copy, rename the file to an .acb file.
Setup files (.dat) consist of four binary files that exist in the drive and save motor
and drive data including measured values. These setup files, combined with the
configuration file (.acb) constitute a complete backup of a drive configuration.
Diagram files (.wmf) are drawing files that contain the toolbox block diagrams.
Help files (.hlp) provide product-specific help from within the toolbox.
Tree files (.tre) are text files that contain configuration information for the drive.
Some .tre files define the parameters, faults, menus, and other items that exist within
The .tre and .prj files are not
normally used by users.
a particular drive, while others store configurations for transport between different
drives, and possibly different versions of the toolbox.
Project files (.prj) are text files that hold some drive configuration information.
They are used in conjunction with other tree files, to transport configurations across
versions of drive products, and possibly different versions of the toolbox.
Back up all files often to avoid losing data.
Programmer Workstation
*.acb file
Pattern configuration files,
such as .tre, .wmf, .hlp
Create/New
Export/Import
hardware,
library, and
function .tre
files
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Save
Open
Windows NT or
Windows 95
running toolbox
Print
Upload/
Download
parameters
Documentation
AV-300i
e
AV-300i Version 2
Drive
••••
Opening and Closing Files
Opening a drive configuration file (.acb) reads a previously saved drive
configuration into the toolbox.
ØØØØ To open a file
Or click
Check the Release Notes
located in the toolbox Help
menu, under About Toolbox.
Or click
1. From the File menu, select Open. The Open dialog box displays.
2. Select the file name and click OK.
Note If an older version toolbox is used to open a drive configuration file (.acb)
that was saved with a newer version, a Warning message is displayed. Either install
the version of toolbox the drive configuration file (.acb) was saved with (listed in the
Warning) or consult the toolbox Release Notes to see if they are compatible.
ØØØØ To close a file
w From the File menu, select Close.
Closing a file removes the configuration from the toolbox. If the configuration has
not been saved, a dialog box displays and asks if the configuration should be saved.
Saving Files
Saving a file writes the entire contents of the configuration to a drive configuration
file (.acb). The prior drive configuration file (.acb) is renamed to a Backup of
filename.icb file and used as a backup file.
ØØØØ To save a file
1. From the File menu, select Save. The Save As dialog box displays.
2. Enter the file name and click OK. (Once a configuration has been saved, the
Save button saves the new file without asking for a file name.)
Refer to Chapter 3, Using the
Toolbox.
Tip ÄÄÄÄ The Save button also indicates that a change was made to the configuration
by highlighting (red) and becoming enabled. If the computer or toolbox fails when
the button is red, all changes since the last save is lost, so save files often (or make
sure that the Auto-save function is not disabled).
Upgrading a Configuration
The Upgrade command adds the required functions of a newer version of the product
to the current drive configuration file. For example, if the current drive configuration
file (.acb) is version V02.02.01B, and the application requires the functions of
version V02.03.00C, you would need to upgrade the .acb file.
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••••
Click
Yes
to upgrade the drive.
Select Upgrade
The
Version
displays.
dialog box
ØØØØ To upgrade a configuration file
1. Make sure the new required version is installed (refer to Chapter 3).
2. From the current drive configuration file, such as version V02.02.01B described
above, from the File menu, select Upgrade…. The following message box
prompts to proceed you with the upgrade.
Selecting the Upgrade Version
When you select to upgrade the drive, the Select Upgrade Version dialog box
displays all of the newer installed versions.
Select the
updated version.
Click
OK
.
The following dialog box displays, showing that the version upgrade was successful.
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Exporting Configuration Files
The .tre files can be exported
selectively or for an entire
drive.
The parameter values contained in a drive configuration file (.acb) can be exported
in a .tre file format. Exporting drive parameters allows settings among drives to be
shared.
ØØØØ To export parameter values
1. From the File menu, select Export, and then select Parameter Values. The
Parameter Values File Name dialog box displays.
2. Confirm the current project directory and file name or select a new directory.
Click Save. The file is saved as a .tre file.
Project files allow you to
export and import a drive
configuration without having
to know about all the files it
contains.
Exporting and Opening Project Files
Generally this option is not required. It is provided if a
newer version of the toolbox makes a change to the
format of the drive configuration file (.acb) that is not
backward compatible.
Normally, newer versions of the toolbox can load drive configuration files created
by older versions. However, if there is a major change of functionality in the
toolbox, the toolbox may not be able to load the drive configuration file. In this case,
it is necessary to first export the drive configuration file to a project (.prj) file and
then import it into the new version of the toolbox. A project file is a text file, which
contains the names of all .tre files in a configuration. Project files save the drive
configuration in a form that can be loaded by all newer versions of the toolbox.
ØØØØ To create a project file
1. From the Outline View, click on the drive name.
2. From the File menu, select Export and select All. All .tre files and the .prj file
are exported.
Once a project file exists, it can be used to create a drive configuration file (.acb).
Usin g the File \ Open command, choose a .prj file. This creates an AV-300i
Version 2 drive and starts a series of file imports. The toolbox imports the files listed
in the .prj file, including the parameter values file.
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Menu Commands
The toolbox work area contains the following Menu bar:
File Menu
The File menu allows you to perform file operations with the following commands:
Or click
Or click
Or click
Or click
Or click
New creates a new drive configuration file.
Open loads an existing drive configuration file into the toolbox.
Close exits an existing drive configuration.
Save/Save As saves an opened drive configuration file to a specified name.
Import retrieves values from the specified file. The values in the current
configuration are replaced with the imported values.
Export sends specified items (such as parameters and files) to a designated file.
Upgrade automatically makes the required changes to upgrade an older product
version to a newer version.
Print Setup allows you to choose a printer and printer connection.
Tip ÄÄÄÄ The block diagram is designed to print best in Landscape Orientation. Refer
to the section, Block Diagrams/Printing Diagrams.
Print provides a paper (hard) copy of a specified file or page.
Print Preview displays the page as it would be printed.
Send To… opens email and provides a copy of the currently opened file to send
(you must have Window messaging, such as Exchange).
File 1, 2, 3... lists and opens the most recently used files.
Exit closes the toolbox.
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Edit Menu
ü
The Edit menu allows you to edit items with the following commands:
Modify allows you to edit the highlighted item.
Or click
Or press Ctrl+F2 to toggle
the mark and F2 to go to the
next bookmark
Some of these commands can
be toggled on and off. A check
mark (
command name when the
feature is on and it will
display in the toolbox.
) displays next to the
Wizards allows you to choose from a list of wizards used for drive configurations
commissioning, tests, and tune-ups.
Bookmarks allows you to mark major items in the Outline View by using the
Toggle Bookmark option and then move between these items easily by using
Goto Next Bookmark.
View Menu
The View menu allows you to manage the drive with the following commands:
Toolbar displays or hides the Toolbar.
Status Bar displays or hides the Status bar.
Or click
Or click
Or click
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Tracking toggles the tracking feature of the Summary View on and off.
Close Outline reduces the hierarchy list of items displaying in the Outline View to
just the drive level.
Detached Summary creates a detached window of the diagram Summary View.
Zoom In enlarges the view of the block diagram area (Summary View).
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Or click
Zoom Out reduces the view of the block diagram area (Summary View).
Or click
Or click
Or click
Or double-click on the status
bar (yellow indicates an
alarm or red indicates a
fault).
Finder starts the Finder view to search for items, such as text and variables within a
configuration.
Sdb Browser starts the SDB Browser window to search the System Database
(refer to the manual, GEI-100271).
Trend Recorder is a separate window in the toolbox (refer to the manual,
GEH-6408).
Drive Control starts the Drive Control view used to start and stop the drive. It also
provides specific information, such as motor speed, volts, amps and power.
Active Faults displays a list of all active faults and alarms. Each fault is time
stamped so that the order of events can be determined.
Fault History displays a list of faults that are saved in the drive.
Reports allows you to produce a Compare Parameters Values report that
shows all parameters whose values in the toolbox are not the same as in the drive, a
Parameter Values report that displays all parameters and their values in a menu
hierarchical structure, and a Change History report listing changes made to the
drive configuration file.
Device Menu
The Device menu allows you to manage the drive with the following commands:
Or click
Or click
Or click
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Validate verifies that the drive configuration does not contain errors.
Online/offline toggles to start or end communications between the toolbox and the
current drive.
Download Parameter Values to Drive sends the values of all the parameters
from the loaded drive configuration files to the current drive.
••••
Or click
Upload Parameter Values from Drive reads all the parameter values from the
current drive and replaces the values in the currently loaded drive configuration file
in the toolbox.
This option enabled only if
you are at Privilege Level 4
and in Expert Mode.
This option enabled only if a
network is enabled.
This option requires the drive
to be online and not enabled.
This option requires the drive
to be online and not enabled.
Download Firmware to Drive sends the drive firmware configuration to the
selected version number.
Save Parameters saves the current active set of parameter values in the drive to
permanent storage
Reset Faults resets all faults that are currently active in the drive.
Genius Interface allows you to upload and download the Genius Network card if
enabled.
Put into Database puts information into the Innovation Series Controller SDB to
allow drives to share signals with other drives and controllers on the network.
Change Drive Size allows you to change the drive size information in the file,
drive, or both.
Load Default Values loads the factory defaults in the drive and the currently
loaded drive configuration file in the toolbox.
Load Motor Parameters loads the motor defaults for the 400 V or 460 V motor
parameters in the drive and the currently loaded drive configuration file in the
toolbox.
Self-tune allows you to activate the self-tune process where the drive and the motor
perform predefined tests on either the Current Regulator or the Speed
Regulator to determine the best running conditions for the system.
Options Menu
The Options menu allows you to manage general options for toolbox operation.
Settings allows you to set general toolbox options.
Privilege sets the privilege level for a session.
Passwords sets the password for a privilege level.
Logout User closes the current user from the current session and sets the privilege
level back to 0.
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Window Menu
The Window menu arranges multiple views of open documents in the drive window
with the following commands:
Cascade arranges the windows in an overlapped style.
Tile Horizontal arranges the windows horizontally in non-overlapped tiles.
Tile Vertical arranges the windows vertically in non-overlapped tiles.
Arrange Icons arranges the icons of closed windows.
Close All closes all open windows.
Help Menu
This option only available if
you have a connection to the
GE intranet.
The Help menu has the following commands:
Contents displays Help files for the toolbox. It also contains the Find tab with a
work list to search for specific topics.
Using Help displays general instructions on how to use Help.
Item Help displays help for the item selected in the Outline View.
Product Help displays the Help file for the currently loaded pattern. The file
contains help on parameters, faults, diagrams, and wizards.
Release Notes provides product changes in the toolbox.
Send Problem Report allows you to submit a system change request for the
toolbox.
Goto Toolbox Web Site takes you to the toolbox home page.
About … displays the version number and platform for this toolbox.
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Concepts
The drive name
can be modified.
Main Menu
the configurable items.
The following section defines items and features used when configuring an AV-300i
Version 2 drive. When a drive is created, the Work Area displays as follows:
contains
Click to display a drawing of the
block diagram and signal flow.
Parameters, located with the Main Menu, allow you to configure the drive behavior.
Each parameter has a name with up to 20 characters, which identifies it and helps to
convey its use. A parameter also can have units, such as RPM, displayed with the
toolbox and keypad. The unit field is limited to five characters. Each parameter
contains a value, which can be a number or a setting. The value is adjusted to modify
the drive behavior. Examples of basic parameters and their associated units are
Motor rated current (Amps), Motor rated freq (Hz), Motor rated voltage (Volts), and
Regulator type. Parameters can be set and modified from the Outline View under the
items Main Menu or Block diagram, or from a Wizard or the keypad.
Variables, similar to parameters, have a name up to 20 characters and a 5-character
unit field. However, unlike parameters, you cannot change variables. They are
changed by the drive as a result of the execution of the pattern within it. For
example, the variable Speed feedback (RPM ) gets updated on a continuous basis and
represents the drives actual speed.
Block diagrams provide an overall picture of signal flow, sequencing and regulator
control in the drive. While communicating with the drive, the diagrams display drive
variables and their real time values. Contact and coil states are also indicated. Certain
drive parameters can be modified from this view (refer to the section, Block
Diagrams).
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Configuration
Parameters
For detailed information
about a parameter, click on
the parameter and press F1.
Use the Finder to easily
locate a specific parameter.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
Enter a new value (within the range) or, depending on the item, select a value
from the drop-down menu. Then, click
The drive contains a set of parameters with values, together with the pattern and
version, that define the drive behavior. In the Outline View of the toolbox,
parameters display as follows:
Editing Parameters
ØØØØ To modify a parameter
1. From the Outline View, click on the parameter to modify.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Parameter dialog box displays.
Send To Drive
for the value to take effect.
The new value displays
under
This function is currently
not available.
Drive Value
.
Click to display the
detailed Help for this
parameter.
Click to send the new
value to the drive.
This button may not be
enabled for all parameters.
It allows you to change the
display units (only effects
the displayed values and
not the drive control.)
Enter a note for this
parameter, if desired.
Note When a parameter value is edited, you must click Send To Drive for the value
to take effect. Also, remember to permanently save the parameter, select the Device
menu and then select Save Parameters.
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Toolbox/Drive Communications
For more information, refer
to the section, Connecting to
an AV-300i Version 2 Series
Drive.
The toolbox can communicate with the drive through an RS-232C to RS-485 serial
port connection. However, only one drive at a time can be selected to go online
(communicate), even if wired into a multi-drop configuration.
The serial port connection settings used by the toolbox can be defined and modified.
These settings are saved and used by the toolbox for every connection to a drive
whose drive configuration file is set to communicate serially.
Modifying Settings
ØØØØ To modify the communications setting
1. From the Options menu, select Settings.
2. Click on the tab, AVDV Series Drive.
3. Modify the Serial Port Communications - Comm Port settings as desired
and click OK.
Click on the
drop-down list
and select the
communication
port.
Note Depending on the products installed, the number of tabs displayed in the
Settings dialog box may vary.
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Connecting to an AV-300i Version 2 Drive
Use the Window menu to view
multiple drive windows, when
drives are offline.
Or click
When the drive first goes online
or requires updating, adjust the
range of addresses to be
scanned on the RS-485 link.
Select the drive to connect to
and click
the drive name.
Click
drives displays in the list box.
To change the device multidrop
system, click on the desired drive
and click
Select the new address.
OK
Start Scanning
Change Address
Multiple drives can be connected on the same network through an RS-485 link. Each
drive on the network has a unique name and address, and displays in the Select Drive
dialog box when you try to go online.
Note Only one drive at a time can be selected to go online. To select a different
drive, you must choose to go offline.
ØØØØ To connect to an AV-300i Version 2 drive
w From the Device menu, select Online. The Select Drive dialog box displays.
AV-300i 0
. Or double-click on
. A list of
.
Uploading Parameter Values
Parameter values can be uploaded from the drive to the toolbox to save the drive
settings in a toolbox configuration file. An upload is necessary after a self-tune or
when values are modified using the keypad. The toolbox reads all the values from
the drive and saves them in the toolbox configuration file. In addition to the
parameter values, four binary setup files are also uploaded. The four setup files are
prefaced with the drive name (for example, AVDV1setup0.dat) The .acb file and the
four setup files constitute a complete backup for the drive.
ØØØØ To upload parameters
Or click
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w From the Device menu, select Upload Parameter Values from the Drive.
Tip ÄÄÄÄ Remember to save the toolbox configuration file. From the File menu, select
Save or click
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Downloading Parameter Values
Parameter values can be downloaded from the drive to the toolbox to restore the
drive settings to the drive from a toolbox configuration file. A download is necessary
when a wizard is executed or when drive parameters are modified in the Offline
mode. Downloading parameters sends the values to the drive. There are two types of
downloads:
• If the four setup files have been uploaded from the drive and are not out of date,
they are downloaded to the drive.
• If no setup files exist or they are out of date due to changes made to the
configuration file, the drive is restarted in the Setup mode and new setup files
are created in the drive.
ØØØØ To download parameters
Or click
Generally, this feature is not
necessary since the drive is
shipped with the correct
firmware already installed.
w From the Device menu, select Download Parameter Values to Drive.
Downloading Firmware
For this function to be enabled, you must be at
Privilege Level 4 and operating in Expert Mode
(see Chapter 3).
Before downloading new firmware, ensure there is a
copy of the latest drive configuration file. All settings
are erased when new firmware is downloaded to the
drive.
The toolbox allows you to update the drive's firmware. Although seldom used, this
function may be necessary when new features are added to the drive.
ØØØØ To upgrade drive firmware
1. Install the new product files containing the new .tre files, drawings, and
firmware.
2. Upgrade your configuration to the new version of product files (see the section,
Upgrading a Configuration).
3. From the Device menu, select Download Firmware to Drive.
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Block Diagram
The diagrams display in
landscape mode, the long
edge of the paper is
horizontal.
Click
Block diagram
to view drive block
diagrams.
Click the various link
buttons in the
diagram to view
details of the block.
Use the scroll bars to
view the entire
Overview diagram.
Diagrams provide an overall picture of signal flow, sequencing and regulator
control in the drive. While communicating with the drive, the diagrams display drive
variables and their real time values. Contact and coil states are also indicated.
Certain drive parameters can be modified from this view
ØØØØ To access diagrams
w From the Outline View, click on the item Block diagram. The Overview
diagram displays in the Summary View.
Use the
command to print the
diagram (see the
section, Printing
Diagrams).
Print
Links to Other Pages
Diagram provides links to other pages, which contain information on drive functions.
ØØØØ To access diagram links
1. From the Summary View, place the mouse pointer on a link button in the
diagram, such as
2. When the pointer changes to a hand
diagram displays with additional details and links.
.
, click on the link button. Another
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Modify Parameters from Diagram
Parameters can be modified from the diagram. In the diagram, the toolbox displays
parameter names are displayed in blue as follows:
ØØØØ To modify a parameter
w From the block diagram, move the mouse pointer over the parameter until it
Green values are valid
numbers received from the
drive.
changes to a hand
displays (refer to the section, Edit Parameters).
. Click on the parameter. The Edit Parameter dialog box
Parameter Jumpers
In the Overview diagrams, parameter jumpers show how different paths of the block
diagram are connected together.
Live Data Display
If the toolbox is connected to the drive, all variables on the diagram display live
values. On the Status bar, the scan rate shows the time it takes to update all the
variables on the currently selected page.
Variables
Variables can be monitored by the toolbox. Live values display in green.
Actual spd (rpm)
422 rpm
Live value
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Drag-and-Drop Variables
Variables in the block diagram can be copied to the Trend Recorder using the
drag-and-drop feature.
ØØØØ To drag-and-drop a variable in the Trend Recorder
1. Within the block diagram, locate the desired variable(s) by clicking the
appropriate link buttons. The diagram (Summary View) displays full screen.
Or click
2. From the View menu, select Trend Recorder. The Trend Recorder window
displays on top of the Toolbox Work Area.
3. Resize and reposition the Trend Recorder window so that it and the block
diagram can be viewed (using regular Windows features).
Tip ÄÄÄÄ To view both the toolbox and the Trend Recorder, from the Window menu,
select Tile Horizontal or Tile Vertical and adjust the size of the windows.
4. From the diagram, place the mouse pointer over the desired variable. When the
pointer changes to a hand, press and hold the left mouse button. The pointer
changes to the drag-and-drop pointer
.
5. Continue to hold the left mouse button down and drag to the Trend Recorder
window. At the Trend Recorder, the pointer changes to the drop pointer.
6. Release the mouse button and the variable will drop in the Trend Recorder.
Printing Diagrams
Tip ÄÄÄÄ The block diagram(s) is designed to print in Landscape Orientation. From
the File menu, select Print Setup and then click Landscape.
ØØØØ To print block diagrams
1. From the Outline View, click the item Block diagram.
Or click
2. From the File menu, select Print. The Print dialog box displays.
3. Enter the number of copies to print and the page(s).
This field shows that there are 17
diagrams in this device.
Click OK to print all the diagrams
or enter the page number(s) to
print.
Tip ÄÄÄÄ To print a single block diagram, link to that page, so that it displays on the
screen and click . Click OK. Live data can be printed, if the drive is online.
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Drive Controls
The Drive Control command enables you to operate the drive from the toolbox, as
though you were operating it directly from the keypad located on the cabinet door.
The variables that display are the same as those that display on the keypad.
ØØØØ To display the Drive Control view
Or click
Wizards
Click to
w From the View menu, select Drive Control. The Drive Control view
displays.
reset faults
.
Click to
associated with the Run and Stop commands.
decrease
or
increase
the Local Speed Reference
Click to toggle the
direction of the drive
(reverse resquest). The
selected direction is shown
with an icon or .
Click to
the selected direction.
Stop
command can be
used in Local or Remote
mode.
Click to
the selected direction.
Run
the drive in
Jog
the drive in
The AV-300i Version 2 drive contains wizards that guide you through the setup of a
drive. Wizards display a series of dialog boxes that prompt you for drive
configuration information. This information is also used as a basis to perform
additional tests and tune-ups on the drive.
The Wizard list may vary with
each product, but there is
always an Offline Basic
Note Proceeding through the Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard or the Offline
Advanced Commissioning Wizard should be the first step when setting up a new
drive.
Commissioning Wizard.
ØØØØ To perform a wizard
Or click
w From the Edit menu, select Wizards.
If more than one wizard is defined, the Choose Wizard dialog displays
listing the available wizards. However, if only one wizard is defined, the initial
Offline Wizard dialog box displays immediately.
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Select the appropriate
wizard and click
The wizard dialog box
displays.
OK
.
Choose a Wizard
The following are examples of the Offline Basic Commissioning Wizard.
Click to advance
through the wizard.
Enter values in fields
unless otherwise
instructed.
Click
Help
to display
interactive help on
each field.
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Fault Display
The Status bar, located at the bottom of the
screen, indicates that a fault has occurred.
The toolbox can display two types of fault lists:
• Active Fault list displays faults that are currently active in the drive.
• Fault History list displays a list of faults that have cumulated since power was
applied to the drive.
The fault displays in red.
Double-click on the fault to
display the Active Fault list.
Active Fault
ØØØØ To display the Active Fault list
w From the View menu, select Active Faults.
– Or –
w Double-click on the Alarm on the Status bar. The Active Fault List dialog box
displays.
Click to reset the
fault list.
Check to display a description
of the selected fault.
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This list is stored in
the drive.
A list of faults that
have cumulated
since power was
applied to the drive
displays. The
recent
at the top.
Click to display a
description of the
selected fault.
most
fault appears
Fault History
ØØØØ To display the Fault History list
w From the View menu, select Fault History. The Fault History List dialog
box displays.
Self-Tune
For more information, refer
to GEH-6641, AV-300i
Version 2 User's Manual, and
GEI-100429, AV-300i
Version 2 Hardware Manual
and Quick Startup Guide.
Or click
Self-tune is a process where the drive and the motor perform predefined tests to
determine the best running conditions for the system. There are two types of
self-tunes that are supported: Current Regulator and Speed Regulator.
Self-tune the Current Regulator
Ø To self-tune the current regulator on a drive
1. Create or open an AV-300i Version 2 drive (see the section, Creating an
AV-300i Version 2 Drive).
2. From the Device menu, select Online.
3. From the Device menu, select Self-Tune, and then select Current
Regulator.
Before the current Regulator can be tuned, the drive must be restarted in the Setup
mode. Once the drive is in the Setup mode, the Motor and Drive data that is
contained in the toolbox configuration file is sent to the drive.
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Click
Yes
.
The drive is restarted
in Setup mode and
Drive Tuning
the
dialog box displays.
Click to send the toolbox
values to the drive and
calculate the default
starting values for
self-tuning.
Check to display the Drive
Motor and Drive data.
Select the desired self-tune
from the drop-down list.
Select the setup file where
the self-tune results will be
saved.
Displays any problems that were
encountered during the self-tune process.
See GEI-100429 to resolve diagnostic
messages
If you receive this warning
message box when you click
Start
, click
Yes
to continue.
Executing Self Tune
The
progress box displays.
Click to start the self-tune
test process.
Click to complete the
self-tune process.
Displays the state of the
self-tune displays.
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A normal current
tune operation would
include both the
Current Regulator
tune-up and a Flux
Regulator tune-up.
Click to abort the
Self-Tune process.
Close
When tuning is complete, click
If values have changed in the drive, the following dialog box displays, prompting you to
save the new values.
Click to save the
new values.
The Save operation is performed and the drive is restarted in the regulation mode.
to complete the operation.
Another message box displays, prompting you to save the
values to a permanent non-volatile storage in the drive.
Click to save the
new values
permanently.
With one more message box, you are prompted to upload
the changes to configuration file loaded in the toolbox.
Click to upload
the changes.
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Self-tune the Speed Regulator
The speed regulator is tuned up in the active regulation mode.
ØØØØ To self-tune the speed regulator on a drive
1. Create or open an AV-300i Version 2 drive (see the section, Creating an
AV-300i Version 2 Drive).
Or click
2. From the Device menu, select Online.
3. From the Device menu, select Self-Tune, and then select Speed Regulator.
The Drive Tuning dialog box displays.
Select the desired
self-tune from the
drop-down list.
Click to start the
self-tune test
process.
Click to end the
process.
As the self-tune progresses, additional
messages may display here.
See GEI-100429 to resolve diagnostic
messages
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Displays the state of the
self-tune displays.
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Using the Finder
The Finder is a separate window in the toolbox that contains useful search tools. It
can help you find items, such as text and variables from the different types of drives.
ØØØØ To use the Finder
Or click
Select a target from the drop-down list.
(All loaded targets are listed. The
default target is the current device.)
Enter the text to find. (Wildcards
such as * and ? are not supported).
The drop-down list box allows you
to access previous finds.
Select one of the following from the
drop-down box to help qualify the
search process:
Anywhere In
the find text anywhere within their text.
Begins with
with the find text.
Exact matches
exactly as the find text.
matches items containing
matches items beginning
items that are
w From the View menu, select Finder. The Finder dialog box displays.
Tip ÄÄÄÄ By default, the Finder closes when the Find button is clicked or when you
click on any part of the screen outside the Finder Window. Click to keep the
Finder open
.
Finder Window
Click to include all note message
boxes in the find.
Click to start the search process.
All text that is found displays in the
Output View
Status bar provides information
about the find operation.
.
Note The Finder target determines the drive and area of the search. When Finder
is activated, the current drive is automatically chosen as the target and its name
displays in the Title bar. An AVDV drive target can find parameters and variables.
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Located below the Title bar is the toolbar, as described below:
Click… To…
Hold the Finder Window open. If this button is displayed in the window, the Window
closes when the area outside the Finder Window is clicked. Click on the pushpin to
keep the Finder on top of the Device Window, even when you click outside the
Finder Window.
Close the Finder Window. This button is displayed when the pushpin above is
clicked on. The Finder Window remains opens when the pushpin is in this position
(even when working in another window).
Goto an item in the Outline View. Highlight an item in the Output View, then click
this button to find it in the Outline View. Double-click on the item to edit it.
Hide the tabs and make the Finder window display only the Output View.
ISBus Configuration
The ISBus provides a
high-speed connection
between drives and
controllers for both
synchronous and
asynchronous data.
Ethernet to
Innovation Series
controller
using the toolbox
AV-300i
with
ISBus
option
Tx
ISBus bypass
246B9949BJG01
P2
RxTx
AV-300i
with
ISBus
option
RxTx
Tx
ISBus bypass
246B9949BJG01
P2
AV-300i
with
ISBus
option
RxTx
Tx
ISBus by pass
246B9949BJG01
This section describes how to insert the AV300i ISBus Interface (option card
6KCV301 ISBus) for AV-300i Version 2 drives and assign the data, which is to be
exchanged. The ISBus is commonly used to coordinate a set of drives with a
controller. Physically, it is a ring topology.
Communication is through a master/slave arrangement, where only the master can
communicate with a slave. Each bus can have only one master node. Depending on
the hardware platform, up to four ISBuses can be connected to a controller, with
letters A to D distinguishing each bus. The ISBus is also used to send asynchronous
data from the toolbox to the drive. This feature supports the upload and download of
parameters and trending over an Ethernet connection through the controller to drives
on the ISBus. The following diagram shows a typical connection.
Ethernet
Innovation
Series
Controller
ISBus A
AV-300i
with
ISBus
option
RxTx
Tx
ISBus bypass
246B9949BJG01
P3P3P3P3
AV-300i
with
ISBus
option
RxTx
Tx
P1P1P1P1P1
ISBus bypass
246B994 9BJG01
P3
P2P2P2
ISBus B
(IS200ISBDG2)
P1
ISBus
splitter
module
*
ISB1
TxRxTx
P3P2
Note
This ISBus setup,
using bypass modules,
allow drives to be shut off
and maintain the ISBus
ring and functions.
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Adding an ISBus to Configuration
Ø To insert an ISBus
1. From the Outline View, click on the drive name.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Device Properties dialog box
displays.
Click to display the
drop-down menu.
Select
ISBus interface
.
3. Click OK. The ISBus interface item displays at the bottom of the listed items
in the Outline View.
The default ISBus mapping and setup are loaded. Mapping and descriptions can
be changed, saved, and supported.
Editing an ISBus
Ø To edit an ISBus
1. From the Outline View, click on the ISBus interface item.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
Change any of the fields.
Network Name
is inserted using the toolbox. This name is
used to identify the network to which
devices are connected in the system. This
information is posted into the SDB and is
used to interconnect the system.
Default Region
drive.
Drop Number
this device. Valid entries are from 1-31.
OK
Click
.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Network Interface dialog box
displays.
is assigned when a network
is usually the name of the
is the ISBus node number for
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ISBus Pages
Pages provide a way to share live signals over the ISBus. Pages are defined in the
drive and their definition is published to the controller through the SDB. The drive
has a set of pages with a default signal layout and define commonly used signals.
The individual pages can be customized to change the signals, which are exchanged
between the drive and the controller. For the AVDV drive, the maximum size of a
page is 16 bytes, organized as eight 16-bit words. Booleans are transferred as single
bits. They are defined using a bit number word number notation, where the word
number ranges from 1–7, and the bit number ranges from 0–15.
Setting References from ISBus to Drive
Ø To set a reference to be controlled from the ISBus
Refer to the section, Using the
Finder.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
Refer to the section, Editing
Parameters.
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1. Using the Finder, locate the parameter that you want controlled from the ISBus
(for example, Ramp ref 1 src). Then click the Goto button to display the
parameter location in the Outline View.
2. Click on the parameter name. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit
Parameter dialog box displays.
3. From the Value drop-down list, select the appropriate value for the ISBus
interface (using the example above, ISBus Drv W1 mon). The Ramp Ref 1 src
is controlled from the ISBus.
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Feedbacks from Drive to the ISBus
Ø To set a feedback variable
1. From the Outline View, click on the desired item (for example, Drv ISBus
W1src).
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
2. Click on the item name. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Interface
Point dialog box displays.
Click to display the
Edit Parameter
box, from where you
can choose another
signal.
This signal name can
also be customized.
dialog
If any changes to the map are made, you will be prompted to update the SDB.
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Genius Configuration
This section describes how to insert the Horner Electric's Genius™ Serial Bus
Interface (SBI) and set communication values. The Genius board configuration is
performed in conjunction with the drive configuration.
Ø To insert a Genius
1. From the Outline View, click on the drive name.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
This is the address of the Genius board. This address must
be unique from other devices on the same Genius bus.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Device Properties dialog box
displays.
Click to display the
drop-down menu.
Select
Genius
.
3. Click OK. The Genius item displays at the bottom of the drive list in the
Outline View.
Ø To modify a Genius
1. From the Outline View, click on Genius.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Modify – Genius Configuration
dialog box displays.
Comm Port
The
Options
the tab
The
must match the current setting of the
other Genius devices on the same
bus.
The amount of
transmitted continuously from the
drive on the Genius bus. The size is
fixed at 6 words of data.
The amount of
received continuously by the drive
and on the Genius bus. The size is
fixed at 6 words of data.
Enter a note associated with the
Genius configuration.
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menu. Select
AVDV Series Drive
Baud Rate
is selected from the
Settings
.
of the Genius bus
Global Data
Directed Data
that is
that is
and
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Global Data and Directed Control Data
There are two types of word data that can be set in the Genius configuration:
• Global Data (Device->Master) is data passed from the drive to the Genius
• Directed Data (Master->Device) is data passed from the Genius to the drive
Global Data is set in the menus under Communication, within the SBI setting.
Ø To send a specific variable
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
From the drop-down
list, select the variable
that you want to
exchange.
OK
Click
.
1. From the Outline View, click on the specific item.
2. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit Parameter dialog box displays.
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Directed Data is set in the drive by editing a parameter and selecting its value to
point at the Genius bus.
Ø To send directed data from the Genius bus
Refer to the section, Using the
Finder.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Modify.
1. Using the Finder, locate the parameter that you want controlled from the Genius
bus (for example, Ramp ref 1 src). Then click the Goto button to display the
parameter location in the Outline View.
2. Click on the parameter name. From the Edit menu, select Modify. The Edit
Parameter dialog box displays.
Refer to the section, Editing
Parameters.
Or click the right mouse
button and select Download
or Upload.
3. From the Value drop-down list, select the appropriate value for the ISBus
interface (using the example above, SBI Drv W0 mon). The Ramp Ref 1 src is
controlled from the Genius bus.
Downloading and Uploading
Note Make sure Genius is selected in the drive Edit Device Properties dialog box
and that the serial cable is plugged into the RS-232C port of the Genius board.
ØØØØ To download or upload Genius configuration
1. From the Outline View, click on Genius.
2. From the Device menu, select Genius Interface, and then select either
Download Configuration or Upload Configuration.
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Glossary of Terms
AcDcEx2000
Refers to the dc drives (DC2000), ac drives (AC2000), and exciters (EX2000), which
are all referenced in the combined device type name. These three devices can use the
same application control boards and devices in the toolbox.
ACL controller
Application Control Layer controller. A form of the Innovation Series controller
hosted in the Innovation Series drive rack that performs job specific, outer layer,
drive control loops and sequencing.
application code
Software that controls specific machines or processes.
ARCNET
Attached Resource Computer Network. A LAN communications protocol developed
by Datapoint Corporation. The physical (coax and chip) and datalink (token ring and
board interface) layer of a 2.5 MHz communication network which serves as the
basis for DLAN+. See DLAN+.
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange. An 8-bit code used for data.
attributes
Information, such as location, visibility, and type of data that sets something apart
from others. In signals, an attribute can be a field within a record.
automatically named signals
Signals that are created as a result of inserting some instruction block(s) other than a
Signal Definition. One or more regions of such signals is of the form }00123.
baud
A unit of data transmission. Baud rate is the number of bits per second transmitted.
bind
The act of retrieving configuration information from some system database.
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BIOS
Basic input/output system. Performs the boot-up, which includes hardware self-tests
and the file system loader. The BIOS is stored in EEPROM and is not loaded from
the toolbox.
bit
Binary Digit. The smallest unit of memory used to store only one piece of
information with two states, such as One/Zero or On/Off. Data requiring more than
two states, such as numerical values 000 to 999, requires multiple bits (see Word).
block
Instruction blocks contain basic control functions, which are connected together
during configuration to form the required machine or process control. Blocks can
perform math computations, sequencing, or continuous control. The toolbox receives
a description of the blocks from the block libraries.
board
Printed wiring board.
Boolean
Digital statement that expresses a condition that is either True or False. In the
toolbox, it is a data type for logical signals.
bus
An electrical path for transmitting and receiving data.
bumpless
No disrupt to the control when downloading.
byte
A group of eight binary digits (bits) operated on a single unit.
CMOS
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.
collection
A group of signals found on the same network. The Trend Recorder can be
configured by adding collections.
COM port
Serial controller communication ports (two). COM1 is reserved for diagnostic
information and the Serial Loader. COM2 is used for I/O communication
configure
To select specific options, either by setting the location of hardware jumpers or
loading software parameters into memory.
datagrams
Messages sent from the controller to I/O blocks over the Genius network.
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dead band
A range of values in which the incoming signal can be altered without changing the
outgoing response.
device
A configurable component of a process control system.
DLAN+
GE Industrial System's LAN protocol, using an ARCNET controller chip with
modified ARCNET drivers. A communications link between exciters, drives, and
controllers, featuring a maximum of 255 drops with transmissions at 2.5 MBs.
gateway
A device that connects two dissimilar LANs or connects a LAN to a wide-area
network (WAN), PC, or a mainframe. A gateway can perform protocol and
bandwidth conversion.
download gateway
A controller that communicates to Ethernet and DLAN+, running the special
software that can download an OC2000.
Ethernet
LAN with a 10/100 MB baud collision avoidance/collision detection system used to
link one or more computers together. Basis for TCP/IP and I/O services layers that
conforms to the IEEE 802.3 standard, developed by Xerox, Digital, and Intel.
event
A property of Status_S signals that causes a task to execute when the value of the
signal changes.
fault code
A message from the controller to the HMI indicating a controller warning or failure.
Finder
A subsystem of the toolbox for searching and determining the usage of a particular
item in a configuration.
firmware
The set of executable software that is stored in memory chips that hold their content
without electrical power, such as EEPROM.
flash
A non-volatile programmable memory device.
font
One complete collection of letters, punctuation marks, numbers, and special
characters with a consistent and identifiable typeface, weight, posture, and size.
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forcing
Setting a live signal to a particular value, regardless of the value blockware or I/O is
writing to that signal.
function
The highest level of the blockware hierarchy and the entity that corresponds to a
single .tre file.
gateway
A device that connects two dissimilar LAN or connects a LAN to a wide-area
network (WAN), PC, or a mainframe. A gateway can perform protocol and
bandwidth conversion.
Genius bus
GE Fanuc’s distributed network of intelligent I/O blocks.
Genius global data
Data that is automatically and repeatedly broadcast by a bus controller. All other bus
controllers on the same bus are capable of receiving the data, although some bus
controllers can choose not to. The controller can broadcast global data and receive
global data from certain devices, such as the Series 90-70 PLC and other controllers.
Graphic Window
A subsystem of the toolbox for viewing and setting the value of live signals.
groups
See Resources.
health
A term that defines whether a signal is functioning as expected.
heartbeat
A signal emitted at regular intervals by software to demonstrate that it is still active.
hexadecimal (hex)
Base 16 numbering system using the digits 0-9 and letters A-F to represent the
decimal numbers 0-15. Two hex digits represent 1 byte.
initialize
To set values (addresses, counters, registers, and such) to a beginning value prior to
the rest of processing.
I/O
Input/output interfaces that allow the flow of data into and out of a device.
I/O drivers
Interface the controller with input/output devices, such as sensors, solenoid valves,
and drives, using a choice of communication networks.
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I/O mapping
Method for moving I/O points from one network type to another without needing an
interposing application task.
insert
Adding an item either below or next to another item in a configuration, as it is
viewed in the hierarchy of the Outline View of the toolbox.
instance
Update an item with a new definition.
item
A line of the hierarchy of the Outline View of the toolbox, which can be inserted,
configured, and edited (such as Function or System Data).
logical
A statement of a true sense, such as a Boolean.
macro
A group of instruction blocks (and other macros) used to perform part of an
application program. Macros can be saved and reused.
model
Interactive setup data (recipe) that automatically adjusts to the process. This function
is usually used with hot mills or cold mills.
module
A collection of tasks that have a defined scheduling period.
µµµµGENI controller board
IC660ELB912_. An optional board for the controller that provides an interface to the
Genius I/O bus.
non-volatile
The memory specially designed to store information even when the power is off.
online
Online mode provides full CPU communications, allowing data to be both read and
written. It is the state of the toolbox when it is communicating with the system for
which it holds the configuration. Also, a download mode where the device is not
stopped and then restarted.
pcode
A binary set of records created by the toolbox, which contain the controller
application configuration code for a device. Pcode is stored in RAM and Flash
memory.
period
The time between execution scans for a Module or Task. Also a property of a
Module that is the base period of all of the Tasks in the Module.
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period multiplier
A property of a Task that permits the Task’s execution rate to be a multiple of its
Modules period.
physical
Refers to devices at the electronic or machine level in contrast with logical. Logical
implies a higher view than the physical. Users relate to data logically by data element
name; however, the actual fields of data are physically located in sectors on a disk.
pin
Block, macro, or module parameter that creates a signal used to make
interconnections.
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller. Designed for discrete (logic) control of machinery.
It also computes math (analog) function and performs regulatory control.
product code (runtime)
Software stored in the controller’s Flash memory that interrupts the application
configuration and performs the requested activities. This includes code such as I/O
drivers and control block libraries.
put into database
Command in the Device menu used to add configuration information into a system
database.
realtime
Immediate response. It refers to process control and embedded systems, and fast
transaction processing systems that must respond instantly to changing conditions.
reboot
To restart the toolbox.
recipe
Information for process line or paper mill that provides setup data, such as speed,
length, and tension.
register page
A form of shared memory that is updated over a network. Register pages can be
created and instanced in the controller and posted to the SDB.
relay ladder diagram (RLD)
A ladder diagram has a symbolic power source. Power is considered to flow from the
left rail through a contact to the coil connected to the right.
Resources
Also known as groups. Resources are systems (devices, machines, or work stations
where work is performed) or areas where several tasks are carried out. Resource
configuration plays an important role in the CIMPLICITY system by routing alarms
to specific users and filtering the data users receive.
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runtime
See product code.
runtime errors
controller problems indicated on the front panel by coded flashing LEDS and also in
the Log View of the toolbox.
sample set
Set of values taken when signals are being trended together with the Trend Recorder.
sampling rate
The period that values are collected to put in a sample set.
Serial Loader
Connects the controller to the toolbox PC using the RS-232C COM ports. The Serial
Loader initializes the controller flash file system and sets its TCP/IP address to allow
it to communicate with the toolbox over Ethernet.
service
Functionality derived from a particular software program. For example, the Recorder
Service transmits and provides conversion of data in the SDB.
signal
The basic unit for variable information. Signals are the placeholders for memory
locations in the toolbox’s different platforms.
simulation
Running a system without all of the configured I/O devices by modeling the behavior
of those devices in software.
skew
A property of modules that allows a module to execute at a different time slice than
other modules with the same period.
skew offset
A property of tasks that allows a task to execute at a different time slice than other
tasks within the same module.
Status_S
GE proprietary communications protocol that provides a way of commanding and
presenting the necessary control, configuration, and feedback data for a device. The
protocol over DLAN+ is Status_S. It can send directed, group, or broadcast
messages.
Status_S pages
Devices share data through Status_S pages. They make the addresses of the points on
the pages known to other devices through the system database.
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symbols
Created by the toolbox and stored in the controller, the symbol table contains signal
names and descriptions for diagnostic messages.
task
A group of blocks and macros scheduled for execution by the user.
TCP/IP
Communications protocols developed to inter-network dissimilar systems. It is a de
facto UNIX standard, but is supported on almost all systems. TCP controls data
transfer and IP provides the routing for functions, such as file transfer and e-mail.
time slice
Division of the total module scheduling period. There are eight slices per single
execution period. These slices provide a means for scheduling modules and tasks to
begin execution at different times.
toolbox
A Windows-based software package used to configure controllers and drives.
trend
A time-based plot to show the history of values.
Trend Recorder
A subsystem of the toolbox that monitors and graphs signal values from a controller
or drive.
TrueType
Scaleable font technology that renders printer and screen fonts. Each TrueType font
contains its own algorithms for converting the outline into bitmaps.
validate
Makes certain that items or devices do not contain errors and verifies that the
configuration is ready to be built into pcode.
VME controller
A form of the Innovation Series controller that is hosted in a Versa Module Eurocard
(VME) rack.
Windows NT
Windows New Technology. Advanced 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for
386s and above. It runs NT-specific applications as well as those written for DOS,
Windows 3.x (16 and 32-bit), OS/2 character mode (non-graphical) and POSIX. NT
does not use DOS; it is a self-contained operating system.
word
A unit of information composed of characters, bits, or bytes, that is treated as an
entity and can be stored in one location. Also, a measurement of memory length,
usually 4, 8, or 16-bits long.
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Index
A
F
Faults
Active list, 4-25
History list, 4-26
Finder window, 4-30
Firmware upgrade, 4-19
G
General tab, 3-8
Genius Bus
add to configuration, 4-35
directed data, 4-37
download/upload configuration, 4-37
edit, 4-35
global data, 4-36
AVDV Series Drive tab, 3-11
B
Block diagrams
links, 4-20
modifying parameters, 4-21
printing, 4-22
viewing, 4-20
Bookmark, 3-4
C
Configuration file (.acb), 4-6
Configuration files
close, 4-7
export, 4-9
open, 4-7
save, 4-7
types, 4-6
upgrade, 4-7
Configure a drive, 4-4
Connect to a drive, 4-18
Create a drive, 4-1
D
Detached Summary View, 3-3
Diagram files (.wmf), 4-6
Directories tab, 3-9
Drive Control view, 4-23
Drive size selection, 4-2
H
Help
accessing, 3-5
menu, 4-14
Help files (.hlp), 4-6
I
Installation, 2-2
destination directory, 2-3
ISBus
add to configuration, 4-32
edit, 4-32
feedback from drive, 4-34
pages, 4-33
references to control, 4-33
J
Job-specific data, 4-5
L
License
agreement, 2-2
Log View, 3-4
M
Menus, 4-10
Help, 4-14
E
Export
configuration files, 4-9
project files, 4-9
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N
Notes, 3-4
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O
U
Outline View, 3-3
P
Parameters
download values, 4-19
edit, 4-16
modify from block diagram, 4-21
upload values, 4-18
Passwords
changing, 3-7
default directory, 3-7
Privilege levels
functions, 3-6
setting, 3-5
Product selection, 2-3
Project files (.prj)
description, 4-6
export, 4-9
Properties
modify, 4-4
R
Requirements, 2-1
S
Self-tune
current regulator, 4-26
speed regulator, 4-29
Serial port connection, 4-17
Settings
AVDV Series Drive, 3-11
Directories, 3-9
General, 3-8
Trend Recorder, 3-10
Setup files (.dat), 4-6
Status Bar, 3-4
Summary View, 3-3
Uninstall, 2-4
Upgrade
configuration file, 4-8
firmware, 4-19
toolbox, 3-2
User ID
enter, 4-3
V
Validate, 4-5
Version directory
selecting, 4-2
W
Wizards
entering job-specific data, 4-5
using, 4-23
Work Area
Bookmark, 3-4
Detached Summary View, 3-3
Log View, 3-4
Notes, 3-4
Outline View, 3-3
Status Bar, 3-4
Summary View, 3-3
Workstation diagram, 4-6
T
Toolbox
connecting to drive, 3-12
Menus, 4-10
Settings, 3-8
starting, 3-3
upgrading, 3-2
work area, 3-3
Tree files (.tre), 4-6
Trend Recorder tab, 3-10
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