Rockwell Automation WebPak CS User Manual
WebPakCS Software
Ver sion 1.0
Instruction Manual
D2-3447
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proceeding with the configuration edit function. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
severe bodily injury or loss of life.
ATTENTION:Parameter assignments made while the software in controlling and communicating
to the drive overwrite the parameter values in the drive. Read and understand this manual and
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 About the WebPakCS Software ................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .........1-1
1.2 Software Requirements................................... ....... ...... ....... ............................1-1
1.3 Hardware Requirements.................................................................................. 1-2
1.4 Cables .............................................................................................................1-2
1.5 Safety Information ...........................................................................................1-3
1.6 Purpose of This Manual................................................................................... 1-3
1.7 Intended Audience........................................................................................... 1-3
1.8 Terms Used in This Manual............................................................................. 1-4
1.9 Where to Find Additional Information..............................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Getting Started
2.1 Installing the WebPakCS Software on a Personal Computer.......................... 2-1
2.2 Setting Up Communication Between the WebPakCS Software and the Drive 2-2
2.2.1 Connecting the Personal Computer’s Serial Port to the Drive..............2-2
2.2.2 Setting Up the Drive to Communicate with the Personal Computer......2-3
2.2.3 Selecting the Correct Communication Port........................................... 2-4
2.3 Starting the Software .......................................................................................2-4
2.4 About the Menus and Toolbars ........................................... ...... ....... ...............2- 4
2.4.1 About the Menus................................................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .. 2-5
2.4.2 About the Toolbar .. ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ................................................ 2-5
2.5 Exiting the WebPakCS Software..................................................................... 2-6
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Chapter 3 Configuring the Drive
3.1 Selecting an Application Type.........................................................................3-1
3.2 Creating a New Configuration .........................................................................3-2
3.3 Opening a Drive Configuration File .................................................................3-3
3.4 Editing a Configuration ........... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ......................3-4
3.4.1 Example Configuration Setup/Edit Window...........................................3-4
3.4.2 Application Edit Left View Operations................................................... 3-5
3.4.3 Application Edit Right View Operations.................................................3-5
3.4.4 Ending an Editing Session .................................................................... 3-5
3.5 Saving a Drive Configuration.............. ....... ...... ................................................ 3-5
3.6 Saving the Open Drive Configuration to Another File...................................... 3-6
3.7 Printing a Configuration ...................................................................................3-7
Chapter 4 Uploading and Downloading Drive Configurations
4.1 Uploading a Drive Configuration......................................................................4-1
4.2 Downloading a Configuration to the Drive.......................................................4-2
4.3 Comparing the Drive Configuration to the Opened Configuration...................4-2
Chapter 5 Monitoring and Editing Drive Parameters
5.1 About the Parameter Monitor .......................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...............5-1
5.2 Adding Parameters to the Monitor List ............................................................5-3
5.3 Removing Parameters from the Monitor List...................................................5-3
5.4 Assigning Values to Parameters in the Drive .................................................. 5-4
5.5 Saving a Monitor List .......................................................................................5-6
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5.6 Displaying a Monitor List..................................................................................5-7
5.7 Exiting the WebPakCS Parameter Monitor......................................................5-7
Chapter 6 Monitoring Drive Status and Alarms
6.1 Displaying and Clearing the Fault Log and Alarm Log.....................................6-1
6.2 Restoring Default Values to Drive Parameters ................................................6-3
6.3 Saving Drive Parameter Values to Non-Volatile Memory on the Drive............6-3
6.4 Restoring Drive Parameter Values from Non-Volatile Memory in the Drive.....6-3
Chapter 7 Controlling the Drive
7.1 Controlling a Drive............................................................................................7-1
7.2 Selecting the Control Source ...........................................................................7-2
7.3 Setting the Line Speed Reference...................................................................7-3
7.4 Setting the Jog Reference................................................................................7-3
7.5 Starting and Stopping the Drive.......................................................................7-4
7.6 Monitoring Drive Indicators ..............................................................................7-4
Chapter 8 Using PC Scope
8.1 About PC Scope..................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ................................... 8-1
8.2 Setting Up a Trace ...........................................................................................8-4
8.2.1 Specifying Signals .................................................................................8-5
8.2.2 Setting Up Data Sampling .....................................................................8-5
8.2.3 Setting Up the Trigger............................................................................8-6
8.3 Acquiring a Trace.............................................................................................8-7
8.4 Working with the Cursors........................................................... ...... ....... ...... ...8-8
8.4.1 Moving a Cursor ....................................................................................8-9
8.4.2 Specifying the Cursors To Track Each Other........................................8-9
8.5 Changing Views ...............................................................................................8-9
8.5.1 Turning Cursors On and Off ..................................................................8-9
8.5.2 Turning Grids On and Off......................................................................8-9
8.5.3 Magnifying the Trace Display ..............................................................8-10
8.6 Taking a Trace Snapshot...............................................................................8-10
8.6.1 Taking a Snapshot...............................................................................8-10
8.6.2 Choosing the Trace Snapshot Colors..................................................8-11
8.7 Saving a Trace File ........................................................................................8-11
8.8 Clearing the Trace Display and Setup ...........................................................8-12
8.9 Opening a Trace File......................................................................................8-12
8.10 Closing PC Scope..........................................................................................8-13
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Using Error Messages......................................................................................9-1
9.2 Getting Assistance from Reliance Electric.......................................................9-1
Index ...........................................................................................................................Index-1
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List of Figures
Figure 2.1 – RS-232 Cable Connector Pinouts for Drives with a 25-Pin Connector. 2-2
Figure 2.2 – Sample Main Window for an Established Connection..........................2-4
Figure 2.3 – Graphical Tool Bar................................................................................ 2-5
Figure 3.1 – Example of Configuration Setup and Edit View....................................3-2
Figure 3.2 – Open Configuration File Dialog Box.....................................................3-3
Figure 3.3 – Example of a Configuration Setup/Edit Window...................................3-4
Figure 3.4 – Save Configuration Dialog Box............................................................. 3-6
Figure 3.5 – Sample Configuration File Printout.......................................................3-7
Figure 5.1 – Parameter Monitor Window.................................................................. 5-2
Figure 5.2 – Add Parameters to Monitor List Dialog Box..........................................5-3
Figure 5.3 – Save Monitor List Dialog Box ............................................................... 5-6
Figure 5.4 – Recall Monitor List Dialog Box.............................................................. 5-7
Figure 6.1 – Sample Fault Log List Box.................................................................... 6-1
Figure 6.2 – Sample Alarm Log List Box..................................................................6-2
Figure 7.1 – Drive Control Window...........................................................................7-2
Figure 8.1 – The PC Scope Screen..........................................................................8-2
Figure 8.2 – Trace Signal Setup Dialog Box.............................................................8-4
Figure 8.3 – Sample Trace .......................................................................................8-8
Figure 8.4 – Save a Signal Trace File Dialog Box.................................................. 8-11
Figure 8.5 – Open Signal Trace File Dialog Box ....................................................8-12
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List of Tables
Table 1.1 – Cables.................................................................................................... 1-2
Table 1.2 – Terms.....................................................................................................1-4
Table 2.1 – Overview of the Menu............................................................................2-4
Table 2.2 – Toolbar Icons and Menus......................................................................2-5
Table 6.1 – Using the Fault and Alarm Logs ............................................................ 6-2
Table 8.1 – PC Scope Toolbar Buttons....................................................................8-3
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This section describes the computer requirements for the WebPakCS™ software and
presents general information about the software and this manual.
1.1 About the WebPakCS Software
Use the WebPakCS software to help you develop drive configurations on your
personal computer for WebPak
communicates with the drive through the personal computer’s RS-232 port.
Using the WebPakCS software, you can:
• Create, modify and store WebPak drive configurations.
• Download and upload configurations to or from a WebPak drive.
• Display and change parameters in the drive.
• Control and monitor the drive.
™ 3000 drives. The WebPakCS software
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• View waveforms in the drive.
• Read and reset the drive fault and error log.
• Send Memory Sav e , Memory Restore and Restore Defaults commands to a drive.
• Print a drive configuration on a printer or to a text file.
1.2 Software Requirements
The WebPakCS software requires Microsoft Windows 9x or later versions (including
Windows NT) and Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later. Make sure these programs
are installed and configured on your personal computer before attempting to install the
WebPakCS software.
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1.3 Hardware Requirements
Before installing and using the WebP akCS software, make sure you have the following
hardware:
• An IBM or IBM-compatible 486 or Pentium personal computer running
Windows 9x or Windows NT
• 16 Mbytes of RAM (minimum)
• A hard drive with at least 1 Mbytes free space available for the WebPakCS
software
• A CD-ROM drive
• A monochrome or color monitor: VGA or better
• An RS-232 serial COM port for communicating with the drive
• An RS-232 serial cable with:
• A 25-pin or 9-pin D-shell connector for your personal computer
• A 25-pin male D-shell connector for the drive
The WebPak 3000 drive is equipped with a terminal strip as well as a 9-pin D-shell
connector. Either one can be used to connect to the personal computer. Refer to
section 2.2.1 for additional information.
1.4 Cables
This table lists the cables you can use to connect a personal computer to the drive.
Table 1.1 – Cables
Cable M/N Type Purpose
61C127 Interface cable, 9-pin to 25-pin directly connects the personal computer to the drive
2CA3000 Interface cable, 9-pin to 9-pin use with adapter cable 2CA3001
2CA3001 Adapter cable,9-pin to 25-pin connects a 9-pin COM port on the personal computer
to the drive via the M/N 2CA3000 Interface cable
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1.5 Safety Information
ATTENTION:Do not run other Windows or DOS software applications
while you are using the WebPakCS software for drive control.
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The WebPakCS software operates as a Windows 95 application. It cannot preempt
other applications or functions in Windows and, therefore, cannot guarantee a
response time to user input actions. Using other applications while controlling a drive
with the WebPakCS software can tie up PC resources and cause drive commands to
be delayed.
To prevent drive commands (run, stop, and jog) from unexpectedly executing, the
WebPakCS software specifies a time-out period (approximately 2 seconds) when it
establishes a link with the drive. While the link is established, the WebPakCS software
sends messages to the drive to validate the link. If a message fails to reach the drive
within the time-out period because program execution has been delayed, the drive
invalidates the link. If the link becomes invalid, the drive does not accept drive
commands. If the drive was running, it stops, and a serial fault is generated.
Before a drive control command is sent to the drive, the drive’s status is checked to
validate the link. If communication between the WebPakCS software and the drive
have been interrupted and you have selected a drive command, the command is not
sent and a message is displayed.
Unexpected machine motion could result. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in severe bodily injury or loss of life.
The time-out period is also used by the Parameter Monitor and Download functions,
both of which could be running while the Drive Control Window is open. If the link
becomes invalid while these functions are running, a message will be displayed in the
Drive Control window before the link is re-established. When you select the Download
command while the Drive Control window is open, you cannot execute drive command
controls until the download is complete.
1.6 Purpose of This Manual
This manual describes how to use the WebPakCS software to configure WebPak
3000 drives. Refer to the WebPak 3000 Software Reference instruction manual for
information about parameters.
1.7 Intended Au dience
This manual is written for those who must install the WebPakCS software and use the
software to configure and run WebPak 3000 drives. This manual assumes you are
familiar with Windows and makes references to it throughout.
You will need to know the basic Windows functions before using the WebPakCS
software.
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1.8 Terms Used in This Manual
The following terms are used throughout this manual:
Table 1.2 – Terms
Term Definition
WebPakCS software The software used to configure, monitor, and operate
the WebPak 3000 drive.
CD-ROM drive The personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
COM port Communication port.
configuration file Drive configurations stored on the personal computer
that can only be read and written to by the WebPakCS
software.
drive The Power Module and regulator combination that
controls a motor.
Drives can be configured using the WebPakCS
software.
drive configuration The set of drive parameters and assignment values
that specify how the drive runs.
hard drive The personal computer’s hard disk drive.
opened configuration The configuration that is active in the WebPakCS
software.
1.9 Where to Find Additional Information
See the following instruction manuals for more information about the drives that can
be configured using the WebPakCS software:
• D2-3443 WebPak 3000 DC Drive Hardware Reference, Installation, and
Troubleshooting
• D2-3444 WebPak 3000 DC Drive Software Reference Manual
• D2-3345 WebPak 3000 Operator Interface Module (OIM) User Guide
• D2-3446 WebPak 3000 DC Drive Application Workbook
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CHAPTER 2
Getting Started
This section describes how to install the WebPakCS software and use the menus and
toolbars.
2.1 Installing the WebPakCS Software on a Personal
Computer
All files needed to install the WebPakCS software are on the WebPakCS CD-ROM
disk. Use the following steps to install the WebPakCS software.
Important: To exit installation, select Cancel from any screen or press .
Step 1. Start Microsoft Windows.
Step 2. Insert the WebPakCS software disk into the CD-ROM drive.
Step 3. From the Start Menu, select Run.
Step 4. In the Open field, type in the drive letter followed by SETUP. For example, if
your CD-ROM drive is D:, you would type D:SETUP
Follow the screen prompts.
Step 5. At the Choose Destination Location window, specify the location where you
want to install the software. The location defaults to
C:\Program Files\Rockwell Automation\WebPakCS
Select OK when the drive and directory are correct. The installation software
automatically creates the new path.
Step 6. At the prompt “Enter desired default location for WebPakCS work files,”
specify the location where you want to store the drive configuration files. The
default location is C:\WebPakCS_Work. Select OK when the drive and
directory are correct.
The program begins its installation sequence.
After creating the program group and icon, the WebPakCS software installation is
complete. The installation program automatically exits, and you return to Windows.
You should see a new entry in your Windows Start | Programs menu titled
“WebPakCS.”
Step 7. Remove the WebPakCS disk from the CD-ROM drive.
The WebPakCS software is now installed and ready to use.
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2.2 Setting Up Communication Betwee n the WebPakCS
Software and the Drive
The following sections describe the setup required for communication between the
WebPakCS software and the drive. To enable communication between the
WebPakCS software and the drive:
• Physically connect the personal computer to the drive through a serial port
connection (see section 2.2.1)
• Set up the drive for communication through a serial port (see section 2.2.2)
• Select the correct communication port on the personal computer (see section
2.2.3)
2.2.1 Connecting the Personal Computer’s Serial Port to the Drive
For the WebPakCS software to communicate with the drive, connect the personal
computer to the drive using an appropriate cable by following these instructions:
Step 1. The drive’s RS-232 port uses a 25-pin male D-shell connector. Connect the
communication cable’s 25-pin male connector to the drive. Refer to the drive
instruction manual for the location of the RS-232 port on the drive.
Step 2. Connect the other end of the communication cable to the personal
computer’s COM1 port. If the COM1 port is not available, refer to section
2.2.3 for information about selecting the correct communication port. The
personal computer COM port might have either a 25-pin or a 9-pin connector .
Refer to figure 2.1 for cable connector and pinout signals for 9-pin and 25-pin
.
configurations.
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Personal Computer
25-pin Female
Data OUT
Data IN
Ground
Person al Com pute r
9-pin Female
Data OUT
Data IN
Ground
Figure 2.1 – RS-232 Cable Connector Pinouts for Drives with a 25-Pin Connector
- 3
- 2
- 7
- 3
- 2
- 5
Drive
25-pin Male
3 -
Data IN
2 -
Data OUT
7 -
Ground
Drive
25-pin Male
3 -
Data IN
2 -
Data OUT
7 -
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2.2.2 Setting Up the Drive to Communicate with the Personal Computer
For the WebPakCS software to communicate with the drive, the drive’s operation
control source parameter must be set up properly. Set parameter P.000 to specify
serial communication. Refer to the WebPak 3000 Software Reference manual for
more information.
2.2.3 Selecting the Correct Communication Port
The WebPakCS software communicates with the drive through the personal
computer’s serial port. The software defaults to the COM1 port. If COM1 is already
being used, you must select another COM port. To change the COM port:
Step 1. Start the WebPakCS software.
Step 2. From the Options menu, select COM.
Step 3. Select the appropriate COM port from the options displayed in the dialog box.
Step 4. Select OK when the correct COM port is selected. This returns you to the
WebPakCS main window.
2.3 Starting the Software
Follow this procedure to start the WebPakCS software.
Step 1. From the Start menu, choose Programs | WebPakCS.
Step 2. Select an application type by one of the following methods:
• From the File menu, select Application T ype, or from the toolbar, click .
Then select the application type from the list box. (To build a configuration
using all of the parameters, select Generic as the application type.)
• From the File menu, select Open, or from the toolbar, click . Then
select a configuration file using the Open dialog box.
• From the Config menu, select Upload. The current drive configuration will
be uploaded.
2.4 About the Menus and Toolbars
Use the menus and toolbar to navigate through the software as described in the
following sections. Figure 2.2 shows the WebPakCS Main Window. The main window
contains the main menu, toolbar, status bar, and two views separated by a splitter bar.
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Main Menu
Toolbar
Splitter Bar
Status Bar
Figure 2.2 – Sample Main Window for an Established Connection
2.4.1 About the Menus
Table 2.1 explains the WebPakCS software functions you can access through the
menus.
Table 2.1 – Overview of the Menu
Use this menu: To:
File Access application types and edit configuration files
Drive • Connect to and disconnect from the drive
• Control the drive
• View drive status and alarms
• Use the PC Scope
• Set parameters in the drive to the default values
• Save drive parameter values to the drive’s non-volatile
memory
• Restore values from the drive’s non-volatile memory to its
run-time memory
Config • Upload or download a configuration file
• Compare a configuration file
Option Choose the COM port on the personal computer which is being
used to connect to the drive.
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2.4.2 About the Toolbar
A graphical tool bar, displayed below the main menu in the main window, provides a
shortcut method for ex ecuting commonly-used main menu functions. Figure 2.3 shows
the toolbar, and table 2.2 lists the functions represented by each icon.
To: Use this icon: Or this menu command:
Create a new configuration file. File | New
Open a configuration file. File | Open
Save a configuration file. File | Save
Figure 2.3 – Graphical Tool Bar
Table 2.2 – Toolbar Icons and Menus
Select an application type File | Application type
Upload a configuration file from a
Config | Upload
drive.
Download a configuration file to a
Config | Download
drive.
Monitor drive parameters. Drive | Parameter Monitor
Access the PC Scope. Drive | PC Scope
Control the drive. Drive | Control
Display the drive’s fault and alarm
Drive | Fault/alarm
logs.
Access the on-line help. Help | Contents
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2.5 Exiting the WebPakCS Software
To exit the software, choose Exit from the File menu. Exit closes the WebPakCS
software. If you modified the open configuration, you are prompted to save the
changes to a configuration file.
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Configuring the Drive
This chapter describes how to configure a WebPak 3000 drive.
3.1 Selecting an Application Type
The WebPak 3000 drive can be configured for nine different application types: eight
named applications and Generic. The application types are as follows:
• Constant Diameter Speed Regulator
• Variable Diameter Speed Regulator
• Constant Diameter Current Regulator
• Variable Diameter Current Regulator
• Constant Diameter Position Regulator
• Variable Diameter Position Regulator
• Constant Diameter Tension Regulator
• Variable Diameter Tension Regulator
• Generic
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To select an application type:
Step 1. From the File menu, select Application Type, or from the toolbar, click .
Step 2. A list box will be displayed. When you select an application type, the
application edit view is reset to the first screen in the application edit
sequence.
The application type you select determines which screens are displayed in the
Configuration Setup and Edit view (see figure 3.1). The named application types will
show only the parameters that are pertinent to that application type. If a specific
application type cannot be determined during file open or drive connect, then the
application type defaults to Generic.
The Generic application type is used to display screens which are not tailored toward
any particular application. The generic application screens make all input parameters
available for editing.
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Figure 3.1 – Example of Configuration Setup and Edit View
3.2 Creating a New Configuration
You can create a new drive configuration, which sets the parameter values to their
defaults for the selected application. You assign a name to the configuration file when
you save it. See sections 3.5 and 3.6 for information about saving configurations.
To create a new configuration:
• From the File menu, choose New, or click .
If a configuration file is already open and has been changed, a dialog box is displayed
that asks if you want to save the current configuration file. If you select Yes, the Save
As dialog box is displayed before the new configuration file is opened.
When you select an application type, parameters that depend on the control type are
changed to their defaults. The control type determines which parameters are
displayed.
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