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L-force Controls
Software Manual
Controller-based Automation
Global Drive Control (GDC)
L-force Controller as gateway
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Global Drive Control | L-force Controller as Gateway
Contents
Contents
1 About this documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Conventions used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Definition of notes used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 The "Controller-based Automation" system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Controller as gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 Controller as gateway via CAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2.1 Setting the communication path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.2.2 Selecting the communication driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3 Controller as gateway via EtherCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3.1 Setting the communication path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3.2 Selecting the communication driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Establishing an online connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Connect to drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Remedy in the event of an error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3 Online mode via Controller gateway function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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About this documentation
1 About this documentation
This documentation contains information on the parameter setting & configuration in the
Lenze »Global Drive Control« (»GDC«).
Note!
This documentation supplements the mounting instructions and the associated
hardware manuals supplied with the controllers supported.
The mounting instructions for the respective drive components contain safety
instructions which must be observed!
Target group
This documentation addresses to all persons who want to parameterise, configure, and
diagnose a controller by means of an L-force Controller and the »Global Drive Control«
Engineering software.
Validity information
This manual is valid for the Lenze »Global Drive Control« from:
version 4.12 onwards
Document history
Version Description
1.0 08/2008 TD11 First edition (control technology V2.1)
1.1 10/2010 TD11 Gateway function with EtherCAT supplemented (control technology V3.0)
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1.1 Conventions used
This documentation uses the following conventions for the distinction between different
types of information:
Type of information Writing Examples/notes
Spelling of numbers
Decimal separator Point The decimal point is always used.
Text
Version information Blue text colour The information valid for or from one specific
Program name » « The Lenze PC software »Global Drive Control«...
Window Italics The Message window... / The Options dialog box...
Variable identifier By setting bEnable to TRUE...
Control element Bold The OK button... / The Copy command... / The
Sequence of menu
commands
Shortcut <Bold> Press <F1> to open the online help.
Program code Courier
Keyword Courier bold
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Conventions used
For example: 1234.56
software version of the controller is marked
accordingly in this documentation.
Example: This function extension is available from
software version V3.0!
Properties tab... / The Name input field...
If several commands must be used in sequence to
carry out a function, the individual commands are
separated by an arrow. Select File
If a command requires a combination of keys, a "+" is
placed between the key symbols:
With <Shift>+<ESC> you can...
IF var1 < var2 THEN
a = a + 1
END IF
Open to...
Hyperlink Underlined
Icons
Page reference ( 5) Optically highlighted reference to another page. It is
Step-by-step instructions
Highlighted reference to another topic which is
activated by means of a mouse-click in the online
documentation.
activated with a mouse-click in this online
documentation.
Step-by-step instructions are indicated by a
pictograph.
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Definition of notes used
1.2 Definition of notes used
The following pictographs and signal words are used to indicate dangers and important
information:
Safety instructions
Structure of safety instructions:
Danger!
(characterises the type and severity of danger)
Note
(describes the danger and provides information about how to prevent
dangerous situations)
Pictograph Signal word Meaning
Danger! Danger of personal injury through dangerous electrical voltage
Danger! Danger of personal injury through a general source of danger
Application notes
Pictograph Signal word Meaning
Stop! Danger of property damage
Note! Important note to ensure trouble-free operation
Reference to an imminent danger that may result in death or serious personal
injury if the corresponding measures are not taken.
Reference to an imminent danger that may result in death or serious personal
injury if the corresponding measures are not taken.
Reference to a possible danger that may result in property damage if the
corresponding measures are not taken.
Tip! Useful tip for simple handling
Reference to other documents
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