This manual contains all specific technical data and operating instructions for the FRS 31 Synchronous Operation Control package.
Apart from that, the general information about the MOVITRAC
MOVITRAC
Each unit is manufactured and tested to current SEW-EURODRIVE technical standards and specifications. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the technical data and designs,
which are in the interest of technical progress.
A requirement of fault-free operation and fulfilment of any rights to claim under guarantee is that
these instructions and notes are followed.
This manual contain important information for servicing and should be kept near the unit.
•This manual does not replace the detailed MOVITRAC
•Equipment may only be installed by qualified electrical personnel in compliance with the
•When the unit’s protective cover is removed, the MOVITRAC
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31 Operating Instructions.
applicable accident prevention regulations and the operating instructions!
Dangerous voltages are present on some parts.
In normal operation the unit must be closed with the protective cover properly mounted!
The synchronous operation function enables a group of asynchronous motors (master and slaves)
to maintain angular synchronism to one another or at a specified proportional ratio.
The synchronous operation function has 8 modes to cover a range of applications:
ModesFunctionsApplication Examples
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Free-running operation (for limited period) using
terminal 102 with slave counter (P 765) and differential
counter disabled.
Free-running operation (for limited period) using
terminal 102. “1” signal on term. 102 initiates free-running, “0” signal on term. 102 initiates synchronous
operation; the angular difference between slave and
master, which occurred during free-running is reduced
to zero again, i.e. synchronous operation of slave with
previous position in relation to master.
Free-running operation (for limited period) using
terminal 102. “1” signal on term. 102 initiates
free-running, “0” signal on term. 102 initiates synchronous operation; slave receives new reference point in
relation to master (value of P 765
Free-running operation (limited by value of P 765).
“1” signal (pulse duration > 100 ms) initiates start of
restricted free-running operation. When the angular
difference between slave and master is the same as the
value of P 765, free-running terminates and the angular
difference is reduced to zero, i.e. synchronous
operation of slave with previous position in relation to
master.
Free-running operation (limited by value of P 765
“1” signal (pulse duration > 100 ms) initiates start of
restricted free-running operation. When the angular
difference between slave and master is the same as the
value of P 7651), free-running terminates automatically. The angular difference is used as the new reference point of the slave to the master, i.e. synchronous
operation of slave with new reference point (value of P
1)
) in relation to master.
765
Synchronous operation with intermittent angular
offset; possible via terminals 103-105
Synchronous operation with constant angular offset
(phase trimming); possible via terminals 103-105
Free-running operation (for limited period) using
terminal 102.
“1” signal on term. 102 initiates free-running
operation.
“0” signal on term. 102 initiates synchronous operation; the internal counter for the angular difference is
set to zero with the “1” → “0” edge and a new reference point is defined at the same time for synchronous
operation. The slave receives a value of P765 (slave
counter) as its new reference point.
The principle behind synchronous operation is the continuous comparison of the angular position
between the slave motor and the master. For this purpose, the master and slave motors should be
fitted with encoders (pulse encoders) that output the same number of pulses. A MOVITRAC
with the FRS 31.. option is used as the slave drive. The FRS 31.. option comprises the FEN 31..
Speed Detection Option and the FES 31.. Synchronous Operation Option. Synchronous operation
of master and slave requires that the slave be fitted with a braking resistor. The master can, in
some cases, require a braking resistor for regenerative operation.
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The FES 31.. Synchronous Operation Option is installed in the MOVITRAC
31... at connector X20.
This prevents connector X20 from being used for any other option. Parameter set 1 is the only set
of parameters that can be used for both synchronous operation and speed control.
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The master drive can be operated either with a MOVITRAC
31.. in V/f mode or under speed control
or, without a frequency inverter, directly from the mains. If supplied directly from the mains, the
encoder of the master drive must have its own external voltage supply. If the signal “zero speed” is
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used in conjunction with open-circuit monitoring in the case of MOVITRAC
31.. operation, the
master must also be fitted with the FEN 31.. Speed Detection option and have speed control activated.
Note:
We suggest that the maximum frequency (P202) of the slave drive be set higher than that of the
master drive (at least 10 Hz).
An internal counter in the slave counts the differences in pulses compared with the master, i.e. the
difference in the angular position of the master and slave.
This counter is evaluated differently depending on the mode of operation (P 764):
In synchronous operation
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(= all modes 1-8) the internal counter is used to correct the angular
offset to ∆α = 0.
• The internal counter is disabled when the slave is
In limited free-running mode
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, the internal counter records the required pulse difference and
free-running (mode 1)
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processes it according to the mode of operation selected:
in modes 2/4:
free-running for a limited period, then return to previous angular position
relative to the master,
in modes 3/5/8:
free-running for a limited period, then use new angular position relative to the
master.
synchronous operation with angular offset
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, the internal counter corrects a variable angular
offset ∆α = the offset between master and slave:
in mode 6:
angular offset for a limited period, then return to previous angular position
Figure 1:
Group configuration:
Master and several equal-priority slaves.
Up to 10 slaves (max.) connected to one master
(e.g. for multi-column hoists, travel drives for gantry cranes, belt drives).