schneider Multi-Loader User Manual

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Multi-Loader

Important information

1

Setup procedure

2

Introduction

3

Simplified manual

04/2010

BBV4878702

NOTICE

Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar
with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout
this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or
simplifies a procedure

The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists, which will result in
personal injury if the instructions are not followed.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH

• Read and understand this manual before using the Multi-Loader. Operation of the Multi-Loader must be

performed by qualified personnel

• Read and understand the installation and programming manuals applicable to the drive that you are using with the

Multi-Loader. Installation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.

• The user is responsible for compliance with all international and national electrical code requirements with

respect to grounding the equipment.

• Many parts in this drive, including the printed circuit boards, operate at the line voltage. DO NOT TOUCH.

Use only electrically insulated tools.

• DO NOT touch unshielded components or terminal strip screw connections with voltage present.

• DO NOT short across terminals PA/+ and PC/- or across the DC bus capacitors.

• Install and close all covers before applying power or starting and stopping the drive.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

PLEASE NOTE

The word "drive" as used in this manual refers to the controller portion of the adjustable speed drive as defined by NEC.

Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by qualified personnel. No responsibility
is assumed by Schneider Electric for any consequences arising out of the use of this product.

© 2009 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved

1. Receive and inspect the Multi-Loader

Check that the reference printed on the label is the same as that on the

purchase order.

Remove the Multi-Loader from its packaging and check that it has not

been damaged in transit.

v Presentation. (see page 4)

v Description. (see page 5 and 6)

2. Connect the Multi-Loader

v To a PC. (see page 7)

v To a device.(see page 8)

3. Duplicate device configurations

v Load a configuration onto the Multi-Loader. (see page 9)

v Transfer a configuration to a device. (see page 10)

v Transfer a configuration to several devices : Quick

Store (see page 10)

4. Multi-Loader main menu (see page 11)

5. Diagnostic (see page 13)

For complete documentation, refer to www.schneider-electric.com

Before you begin

Read and understand these instructions before performing any procedure with this product

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Multi-loader.

• Any changes made to a device using the Multi-loader must be performed by qualified personnel.

• Read and understand the device manuals before you load or duplicate the Configuration from one device to another device.

• Ensure that you select the Configuration suitable for your application

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

The Multi-Loader is a standalone tool for transferring configuration files to devices with their power on or off.

• The Multi-Loader is used to set device parameters by loading a configuration file onto the device(s). (Devices must have the same
reference. A consistency check is performed before the data transfer). On some devices the parameters can be set with them still in
their box or before they are powered up.

- This portable tool has been designed to load up to fifty devices a day and has a battery life of six days. However, this depends
on the transfer time, the size of the configuration files and other parameters associated with the settings for the Multi-Loader and
the connected devices.

- It can configure ten drives in less than five minutes.

- The Multi-Loader can provide the power supply for certain devices if they are turned off during the transfer.

• The Multi-Loader is also a firmware update tool.

-The " Password FW" mode can be used to protect against incorrect operation by means of a password.

Duplicating or generating configuration files

A) Configuration duplicated

SoMove

B) Configuration generated

A) The device's configuration file is copi

B) The configuration file is generated by SoMove then transferred to the Multi-Loader's SD card.

1) The user selects and then transfers the configuration file from the Multi-Loader to the device. (See page 10 step 1 to 3)

2) Once the initial transfer is complete, the user can use Quick Store mode, which allows the Multi-Loader to load the same update file
on several devices in succession. (See page 10 step 1 to 4)

All representa

tions of the ATV12 drive throughout this document are given by way of example only to symbolize a device. Please refer to

the device compatibility on the User Manual, available online at www.schneider-electric.com.

ed to

the

1) Transfer to one device

2) Transfer to several
devices using Quick Store

ti-Loader's SD card. (See page 9)

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Receipt of the Multi-Loader

Presentation

Product reference:

Check that the product reference printed on the label is the same as that on the delivery note. This should also correspond with the number
on the purchase order.

Contents of the Multi-Loader box (VW3A8121)

Check that the Multi-Loader box contains the following:

• 1 x Multi-Loader

• 4 x

LR6 (AA) batteries

• 1 x SD card

• 1 x Standard USB type A to Mini-B cable

• 1 x RJ45 (RJ45/RJ45) cable

• 1 x RJ45 female/female adapter (VW3A1105)

• 1 x Carry case

• 1 x Simplified manual (English and French)

• 1 x Impact resistant cover

Available as an option

• Multi-Loader Cordset (VW3A8126)

Weight

250 grams (including batteries)

Data storage

One SD card is supplied with the Multi-Loader. Any standard SD card is compatible with the tool.

Language

The menus are in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian or Spanish.

Power supplies

Two options are available for powering the Multi-Loader:

1) With internal power supply:

• 4 x LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries (batteries included)

• NiMh rechargeable batteries (batteries and charger not included)

2) With external power supply :

• USB type A to Mini-B cable direct on the PC power supply

• Through an adaptor wall plug socket / USB type A. (230V

Battery life

Depending on the type of batteries used, the Multi-Loader can transfer up to 300 configuration files.

Power save feature

To prolong battery life, a standby function is activated within a programmable time delay; the Multi-Loader is reactivated by pressing the
ON/OFF button.
Connection to a powered-up PC or device can also help conserve battery power, as the power supply from the connected device takes over
from the batteries.

a to 5V c)

4

Receipt of the Multi-Loader

5

Receipt of the Multi-Loader

6

Connecting the Multi-Loader

7

Description of the status Bar.

Description of the HMI

The drawings below show names and functions of main parts display.

This section describes the various ways of connecting the Multi-Loader.

Connection to a PC

There are two ways of storing files on the SD card:

- Insert the SD card in the Multi-Loader and connect the Multi-Loader to the PC via the standard USB type A to Mini-B cable (see
Figure 3 below)

OR

- Insert the SD card in the SD card reader on the PC (see Figure 4 below)

Status

Status
Bar section 3

Status
Bar section 4

Status
Bar section 3

Multi-Loader is
running on
Battery power

Multi-Loader is
running on USB
power

Multi-Loader is
running on RJ45
power

Status
Bar section 4

Battery full

Battery 75%

Battery 50%

Battery 25%

Battery low (less
then 20%)

A: USB type A connector B: USB Mini-B type connector

For both these methods, the SD card is recognized as an external storage device; no driver is required. The SD card operates in Windows
Explorer using the same copy/paste actions as any standard external storage medium.

Note :

• The PC must be on and operational before connecting the Multi-Loader to avoid

• The SD card must not be removed when the Multi-Loader is on and a transfer is in progress. Otherwise, data on the SD card may be

lost.

• The file name can have 32 characters and the special characters are forbidden.

• The following priority rules come into play when the Multi-Loader is connected to a PC:

- If no transfer i s in progress between the Multi-Loader and the drive, the connection to the drive is ignored and the Multi-Loader is
detected by the PC.

- If a transfer is in progress between the Multi-Loader and the drive, the user must wait until the transfer is complete. The Multi-

Loader should be reconnect to the pc for can be detected.

SD card reader

to avoid an incorrect start up of the PC.

Source of configuration files

There are two ways of managing configuration files:

- If a device's configuration is to be duplicated, it is copied to another device via the Multi-Loader. See "Loading a configuration
from device" on page 9 and "Configuration transfers" on page 10 and 11.

- If the configuration file is generated by SoMove software, it must then be transferred to the Multi-Loader's SD card. See
"Downloads" on page 15 and "Connection to a PC" above.

Letter Description Comments

A

Mini-B USB connector

RJ 45 connector

B

RJ11 connector with label cover

C

D

SD card slot

E

Battery compartment

F

ON/OFF button

G

Quick Store key

H

Screen

I

ESC key

J

ENT key

K

Up arrow key

L

Down arrow key

The connection between the Multi-Loader (USB Mini-B type) and the PC
(USB type A) is via a 1 m (3.28 feet) USB type A to Mini-B cable.

The connection between the Multi-Loader and the device is via a RJ45
cable to load and transfer configuration files or updated application

This connector is reserved for Schneider Electric product support.

The SD card receives and stores the files. One SD card is supplied with
the Multi-Loader.

The Multi-Loader can take normal batteries or rechargeable batteries.

Press for 2 seconds to turn the tool on or off.

Press this key to transfer data from the Multi-Loader to the device after
an initial transfer.

The screen comprises 2 lines of 16 characters.

Returns to the previous screen.

Confirms the parameter selection or cancels messages.

For menu navigation.

For menu navigation.

Status

Bar section 2

Bar section 1

Line 1

Line 2

Status
Bar section 1

Multi-Loader is

connected to PC

Multi-Loader is
connected to
USB Power
supply

Status
Bar section 2

Multi-Loader is
sending 5VDC to
device

Multi-Loader is
sending 10VDC
to device

Multi-Loader is
getting 10V input
from device

Main menu
Device

Device
Type

Device
SW Version

Range

ATVXXXXXXXX

SW Version

Vxx.xx

No device
connected

ENT

Esc

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

Esc

Esc

Esc

Device
connected?

Device
connected?

No

Yes

No

Yes

Connecting the Multi-Loader

Main menu
Action

->

ENT

Device -> MLD

LoadFrmDxx?

Action Config
Device -> MLD

LoadFrmDxx?

<<<<

LoadFrmDxx?

<<<<<<<<

LoadFrmDxx?

<<<<<<<<<<<<

Load config
Successfu

l

Replace

LoadFrmDxx?

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

MLD

Device

Action Config

MLD -> Device
Filename1

MLD -> Device

Filename

2

MLD -> Device

FilenameN

Action Config
MLD -> Device

FilenameX
>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>

FilenameX
>>>>>>>>>>>>

Store config
Successful

Main menu

Action

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

Store config
Successful

Store config
Successful

Store config
Successful

Store config
Successful

Main menu
Action

Action Config
MLD -> Device

Action Config
Device -> MLD

Action Flash
Firmware

ON

Multiloader
Version X.X

2s

OFF

Main menu
Parameters

Parameters
Battery

Parameters
Diagnostic

Parameters
Password FW

Parameters
Display

Main menu
Device

EN

T

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

ENT

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Esc

Main menu
About MLD

Build:AB,CD
dd-mm-yy,hh:mm

EN

T

ENT

ENT

ENT

Esc

8

Connecting the Multi-Loader

9

Configuration transfers

10

Multi-Loader menus

11

Connection to the graphic terminal (VW3A1101)

The Multi-Loader can be connected to the graphic terminal via its RJ45 female/female adapter (VW3A1105). This adapter is needed for
updating the graphic terminal.

Connection to a drive

There are three ways of transferring configuration files.

The drive is in its packaging

When the drive is off, the Multi-Loader is powered by its batteries.

Note: When the drive is in its box, the guiding tool option can be used for quicker and easier in-box connection (no locking tab on the
connector), thus speeding up the transfer and keeping the packaging intact.

The drive is mounted, wired, and powered-up

or

the drive is power on

When the drive is on, the Multi-Loader is powered by the drive via the RJ45 cable.

HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH - EXPOSURE TO ENERGIZED PARTS

• Adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines when using the Multi-Loader.

• The Multi-Loader is to be used only by qualified personnel as defined in NFPA 70E

• Read and understand the manuals for the applicative drive before accessing the communication port of the drive.

• Ensure that the RJ45 cable is not damaged

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Schneider Electric recommends that all power from the drive and enclosures housing the drive is disconnected before performing this
procedure. If you choose not to follow this recommendation, you must adhere to NFPA 70E guidelines.

1. Remove all power from the drive and all enclosures housing the drive and wait 15 minutes to allow the DC bus of the drive to
discharge.

2. Insert the Multi-Loader's communication cable into the drive's RJ45 communication port. Refer to the drive's installation manual for
more information about how to perform this task.

3. Install and close all covers and doors before applying power to the drive. The drive must be powered on before performing an
upload or download.

4. Perform the desired transfer.

5. Upon completing the transfer, remove all power from the drive an
the DC bus of the drive to discharge.

6. Remove the Multi-Loader communication cable from the drive.

7. Install and close all covers and doors before reapplying power to the drive.

8. Confirm that the correct program is in the drive.

DANGER

d the enclosures housing the drive and wait 15 minutes to allow

Loading a configuration from a device and more.

This procedure allows the user to retrieve a configuration file (" file.cfg") from a device and load it onto the Multi-Loader's SD card.

1

Are there

more

99 files on the
card ?

Yes No

2

STEP Actions

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using the ON/OFF button "F" (see page 5 ).

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the device using the RJ45 cable (see page 8).

1

2

Note 1: The file will be stored in a folder (folder name is the first 5 letters of the device ID) kept in a directory called ‘LoadFrmDev’

located at root.

Note 2: Loading a configuration from an ATV61/71 device with option board could generate, a short time, the display of

config.] (CFF) fault on the device during the operation.

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Main menu / Action.

• Select the Action Config / Device -> MLD menu using the arrow keys and press "ENT".

• Device -> MLD / LoadFromDevice appears on the screen. Press ENT until the transfer starts.

• Load Config Successful: The configuration has been loaded successfully onto the Multi-Loader;

disconnect the RJ45 cable from the device. The device configuration file ("file.cfg") is now loaded onto the
Multi-Loader's SD card.

• Pressing "ENT" returns the user to the "Action Config" menu.

• For another loading configuration into the Multi-Loader, repeat the step 1 and step 2.

[Incorrect

Transferring the configuration to a device and more. (use Quick Store)

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Read and understand this manual before installing or operating the Multi-Loader.

• Any changes made to a device using the Multi-Loader must be performed by qualified personnel.

• Read and understand the device manuals before you load or duplicate the Configuration from one device to another device.

• Ensure that you select the Configuration suitable for your application

Failure to follow these instructions will

This procedure allows the user to select the configuration file to be transferred to the device and use the Quick Store function.

The user must already have:

- Loaded the device configuration file (*.cfg) onto the Multi-Loader (see page 9)

Or

- Generated the configuration file using SoMove and loaded this file onto the Multi-Loader (filename1, filename 2, etc.)

DANGER

result in death or serious injury.

1

2

Device 3

Device 4

Device n

3

STEP Transfer

• Turn the Multi-Loader on using the ON/OFF button "F" (see page 5)

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the device using the RJ45 cable (see page 8)

1

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Main menu / Action.

• Press "ENT" when the screen displays Action Config / MLD -> Device.

• Select the file to be transferred using the arrow keys and press "ENT" to start the transfer. If no device is connected,

2

a message (No device connected) appears on the screen (see page 12).

• The configuration has been transferred successfully from the Multi-Loader; disconnect the RJ45 cable from the device.

3

• Pressing "ENT" returns the user to the "Action Config / MLD -> Device" menu or see STEP 4 for the Quick store.

• Connect the Multi-Loader to the next device, then press the Quick Store key

• Store Config Successful: The configuration has been loaded successfully onto the second device; remove the RJ45

4

cable from the device. This action can be carried out as many times as necessary

Note : Storing a configuration to an ATV61/71 device

(CFF) fault on the device during the operation.

4

with option board could generate, a short time, the display of [Incorrect config.]

Multi-Loader main menu

On power-up, the Multi-Loader / Version "x.x" menu is displayed on the screen.

The diagram below shows the various menus that can be accessed from the Multi-Loader main menu.

Main menu / Action accesses the following functions:

- Load from Multi-Loader to device

- Load from device to Multi-Loader

- update software of device

Main menu / Device accesses the following information:

- Device type

- Device version

Main menu / Parameters accesses:

- Battery parameters

- Diagnostic parameters

- Password parameters

- Display param

Main menu / About MLD accesses:

- Multi-Loader version information

The Quick Store key "G" (see page 5 ) allows the user to transfer the most recent configuration file or update to the device.

Note : Quick Store mode is disabled when the Multi-Loader is loading files.

eters

Page 12

See Multi-Loader user's manual

Multi-Loader menus

Supervision

The diagram below shows the device main menu, accessible from Main menu / Device. This supervisory menu is used to check the
reference and version of the device connected to the Multi-Loader.

Device Type: This menu accesses the reference of the connected device.
Device SW version: This menu accesses the software version of the connected device.

12

Multi-Loader menus

Parameter settings: Diagnostics

The diagram below shows the Parameters / Diagnostic menu accessible from Main menu / Parameters.

Diagnostic / Fault History: This menu accesses the fault history.
Diagnostic / Clear Faults: This menu is used to clear the fault history

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION DUE TO TRANSFER INTERRUPTION

If an interruption occurs during the transfer of configuration to the device :

• Identify and correct the cause of interruption.

Repeat the transfer.

•

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Multi-Loader display Probable cause Remedy

Alert: Low

Battery Level

Switch off

Low battery

Store

config fault

Wrong reference

Fault

Load

config fault

Flash FW

Fault

No device
connected

No file

selected

Wrong

password

SD card

fault

The battery charge is low. The appearance of this
message depends on t
user.

The battery charge is too low. The Multi-Loader will
turn off.

he charge level defined by the

Incomplete or incorrect transfer to the device

er to the device; the configuration file

Bad transf
selected is not compatible with the destination
device.

Incomplete or incorrect transfer from the Multi­Loader to the device

Incomplete or incorrect device update

The device is not connected or is incorrectly
connected.

No configuration file is selected.
There is no file present on the SD card.

The password is incorrect.

The card is not recognized.

- Make sure you have a set of replacement
batteries to hand, as the current set have little
life left.

- Remains not enough time of use.

- Replace the batteries immediately. No more
transfers can be made.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Make sure the connection is
secure for the duration of the transfer. Restart
the transfer operation.

- Check that the configuration file is compatible
with the device to be configured.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Restart the transfer operation.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Make sure the connection is
secure for the duration of the transfer. Restart
the transfer operation.

- Check the RJ45 cable and both of its
connectors. Make sure the connection is
secure for the duration of the transfer.
Connect the RJ45 cable.

- Select a file to transfer.

- Follow the procedure for loading configuration
files described on page 9).

- Enter the password correctly (the default

password is [000]).

- Check that the SD card is inserted correctly.

- Check that the SD card is formatted correctly.

13

Lists of faults codes

DANGER

UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION DUE TO TR ANSFER INTERRUPTION

If an interruption occurs during the transfer of configuration to the device :

• Identify and correct the cause of interruption.

• Repeat the transfer.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

Codes Display on the Multi-Loader Codes Display on the Multi-Loader

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x01

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x02

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x11

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x12

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x13

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x14

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9a

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9b

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9c

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x9d

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x91

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x92

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x93

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x94

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x95

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x96

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x97

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x98

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x99

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x81

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x82

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x83

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x84

General

Wrong memory write detected

Wrong check at the end of the upgrade
detected

Interruption connection detected or wrong
file

Missing file on the SD card
Path too long

File in a wrong format (Drives)

File in a wrong format (Graphic keypad)

Specific graphic keypad

Wrong file detected

Fonts file download failed

Labels file download failed

Bitmaps file download failed

Internal Error

Wrong file detected

Internal Error2
(Unable to open the file)

Wrong communication detected

Syntax error of the configuration file

Wrong file detected

Wrong file detected

Wrong configuration format file detected

No keypad connected
Wrong update labels of keypad detected

Specific Lexium 32

Wrong compatilibity detected

Product not available for upgrade

Wrong Flash mode set

Wrong downloader upgrade application

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x85

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x86

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x87

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x88

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x21 - 0x31

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x22 - 0x32

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x23 - 0x33

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x24 - 0x34

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x25 - 0x35

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x4a

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x40

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x41

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x42

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x43

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x44

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x45

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x46

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x47

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x48

Flash FW
FAULT - 0x49

Specific Lexium 32

Wrong program erase detected

Wrong program download detected

Wrong exit update detected

Wrong exit verification detected

Specific application FW

Wrong communication detected

Wrong reference detected

Wrong communication detected (baud
rate)

Wrong program erase detected

Wrong program download detected

Specific motor control FW

Wrong download detected

Flashing Motor Control is not allowed when
the drive is Power On

Wrong communication detected

Inquiry device failed

Selection device failed

Inquiry of clock modes failed

Selection of clock modes failed

Inquiry of write line size failed

Wrong communication detected (baud
rate)

End setting data failed

Wrong memory write detected

14

Downloads

15

SoMove software

SoMove allows you to prepare the configurations to be loaded onto a device. It is freeware available for downloading from
www.schneider-electric.com.

Multi-Loader updated file

To request Multi-Loader update files, contact your local Schneider Electric Customer Support Center or download it directly from the
Schneider Electric website.

Updating the Multi-Loader tool

There are two methods for updating the Multi-Loader:

• The user connects the Multi-Loader to the PC (with the SD card in the Multi-Loader) and transfer the file for updated application device
to the card SD. The Multi-Loader is then updated as soon as it is turned on.

Or

• The user copies the update file to the SD card, (with the SD card in the PC) then inserts the SD card into the Multi-Loader; the

Multi-Loader is then updated as soon as it turned on.

Documentation structure

The following Multi-Loader documents are also available on www.schneider-electric.com.

Simplified manual

Supplied in the box with the Multi-Loader

Complete manual

Available online at www.schneider-electric.com

Multi-Loader_simplified_manual_EN_BBV48787_02

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