Siemens AOP Operating Instructions Manual

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ADVANCED OPERATOR PANEL (AOP)

Operating Instructions Issue 07/05

English

Contents

1 Warnings and Notes 3

1.1 Special Key Functions 4

2 Applications Examples 4

2.1 Single drive control using the AOP 4

2.2 Network Setup (RS 485 With Panel Mounting Kit) 5

2.3 Parameter Upread 7

2.4 Parameter Download 9

2.5 AOP Parameters 10

2.6 Slave Mode and operation with DriveMonitor 10

2.7 MM3 Upread 11

2.8 Timer Operation 11

3 AOP Start-Up 15

3.1 Power On and Initialization 15

3.2 Language Selection 15

3.3 Start Help 16

3.4 Normal Operation Screen 16

3.5 Main Menu (Local Mode) 17

3.6 Wait Request 18

4 Operate Menu 19

4.1 Operating in Local Mode 19

4.2 Operating in Master Mode 20

5 Selecting the Operating Mode 21

5.1 Local Mode 22

5.2 Master Mode 22

5.3 Internal Mode 22

5.4 Slave Mode 22

5.5 PC Mode 22

6 Parameter Access 22

6.1 Standard Level Parameters 22

6.2 Use of Function Key 24

6.3 Expert Level Parameters 24

6.4 AOP Stored Parameter Sets 25

6.5 Engineering 26

7 AOP Set-up & Configuration 26

7.1 Setup Menu 26

8 Fault Indication 32

8.1 Fault Screen 32

8.2 Warning Screen 32

8.3 Multiple Faults 33

8.4 Multiple Warnings 33

8.5 Simultaneous Faults and Warnings 33

8.6 Inverter Fault Codes 33

8.7 Inverter Warning Codes 33

8.8 Inverter Fault/Warning record P0947 33

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AOP Menu Structure

The diagram below gives an overview of the menu structure of the AOP.

Introduction

The Advanced Operator Panel (AOP) has been designed to enhance the
interface and communications capability of the MICROMASTER 4th generation
frequency inverters.

For details on the operation of the AOP see the following Sections:

Section 2 - Application Examples

Section 3, 4 & 5 - AOP First Start-up and Mode Selection

Section 6 - Parameter Access and Controlling the inverter with the

AOP

Section 7 - AOP Set-up and Configuration

Section 8 - Fault Indication

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1 Warnings and Notes

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Warnings

¾ The AOP will not START or STOP an attached inverter until it has

been set as the command source. (P0700 = 4 or 5)

¾ If the AOP has been set as the I/O control (P0700= 4 or 5); to

prevent unexpected drive operation, the USS timeout parameter
(P2014) should be set to 5000. (The removal of the AOP from the
inverter in this mode will then cause a trip in 5 seconds).

¾ The AOP can be fitted to and removed from the inverter whilst

power is applied.

¾ The AOP will set the USS PZD (P2012) length to 4 when

connected to an inverter.

¾ The AOP uses the USS PZD status word to monitor and control

connected inverters. Parameter P2016 and P2019 should not be
changed from their default values when an AOP is used either as
the master or as a cloning device and the command source is
USS, as unexpected behavior may occur.

¾ When the inverter has been set so that AOP has control (P700 = 4

or 5) the drive control buttons Start, Stop, Jog and Reverse can
control the drive at all times.

Notes

¾ Parameter edit – Bit field indicator — When editing a bit field

type parameter the AOP increments the displayed value as a
binary number. For a full description of the binary values please
see the inverter user guide.

¾ Inhibit — When the AOP displays ‘Inhibit’ this indicates that the

inverter is in an inhibit mode of operation as reported on the USS
message. This will be cleared when the drive has had a valid
start/stop command from the AOP. On First power-up send an
OFF1 command to the inverter before trying to run the inverter;
this must also be done when the inverter is under Automatic Timer
Control.

¾ Memory Limitation

The AOP supports five European Languages; English, German,
French, Spanish and Italian. Due to internal memory limitations

the user should delete one of these languages in order to
upread the specified ten parameter sets that can be held on
the AOP.

¾ To Delete a Language

Select “Language” from the top level menu, highlight the language
you want to delete then press “Fn” and “↑”. Please note that
once a Language has been deleted it cannot be restored.

¾ Support of drive inverters MICROMASTER 420 and 440

This AOP (6SE6400-0AP00-0AA1) supports all versions of
MICROMASTER 420 and 440 inverters holding parameter
information for the newest version of drive available at the time of
AOP manufacture. However for parameters that are present on
newer versions but not present on the older versions of firmware
the AOP will display “not accessible”

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1.1 Special Key Functions

Function Keypad Strokes

Main Menu

and simultaneously, at any time, will display

the main menu.

Help

and simultaneously, at any time will display the

relevant help screens.

Delete
Parameter
Set

and when uploading a parameter set is used to

delete a stored parameter set.

Software
Version

and when viewing a stored parameter set to

see the software version.

Top Level
Menu

and to go to top level menu

Is used throughout the manual to indicate a keypad special function.

2 Applications Examples

2.1 Single drive control using the AOP

To configure a single inverter with the AOP as the control source, the following
procedure should be performed to change the required parameters.

1. Fit the AOP to the inverter.

2. Using

and select the required Language for the display.

3. Press

to confirm the language selection.

4. Press

to bypass the Start Help.

5. Using

and select Parameters.

6. Press

to confirm selection.

7. Select All Parameters.

8. Press

to confirm selection.

9. Using

and select P0010

10. Press

to edit the parameter value.

11. Set P0010 access level to 1

12. Press

to confirm selection.

13. Using

and select P0700.

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14. Press

to edit the parameter value.

15. Set P0700 = 4 (AOP).

16. Press

to confirm selection.

17. Using

and select P1000.

18. Set P1000 = 1 (MOP Setpoint).

19. Using

and select P0010

20. Press

to edit the parameter value.

21. Set P0010 access level to 0

22. Press

to confirm selection.

23. Press

to return to r0000.

24. Press

to display the standard screen.

25. Press

to start the inverter/motor.

26. Using

the output will increase

27. Using

the output will decrease

28. Press

to stop the inverter/motor.

Note

¾ If the AOP is to be used as the normal control means for the

inverter it is recommended that the user Set P2014.1 = 5000. To
do this first set P0003 = 3. This setting will cause the drive to trip if
communication with the control source, the AOP, is lost.

¾ If you have problems connecting to the inverters – set the Auto

Baud to OFF and the default baud rate to the same as the
inverter. See Section 2.5 on page 10.

2.2 Network Setup (RS 485 With Panel Mounting Kit)

There are two main modes of operation for the AOP when connected to a
network of Micromaster 4th generation drive. These modes are both under the
Master mode of operation on the AOP allowing a single drive to be accessed on
the network with full control/parameter access or selecting B or broadcast mode
all drives on the network can be set to start/stop at the same time.

The AOP has the capability to control up to 31 inverters connected as a network.
A unique two-digit number identifies each inverter.

To set-up a network of inverters under the control of an AOP, the following
procedure should be performed:

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1. Connect the RS485 using the Standard Panel Mounting Kit (PMK).

Notes

¾ Panel Mounting Kit

1. The correct wiring for the PMK and inverter is as follows:
PIN3 = +24 V
PIN4 = 0 V
PIN 1 & 2 = 485 Comms
On 420 PIN1 ⇒ PIN14 (420) PIN29 (440)
PIN2 ⇒ PIN15 (420) PIN30 (440)

2. The use of twisted twin cable or shielded cable is preferred.

3. The inverter at the end of the network should have a 120Ω
terminating resistor across the RS485 pins.

4. A common earth plane should be used for all inverters and the
PMK.

¾ For the early issue of the PMK Switch 1 of the DIP switch on

board must be UP or ON for correct communication.

1. Configure the inverter for network use.

2. Each drive should be assigned a unique RS485 USS address in the
range of 0 to 30.

To do this set P003 = 2 and using P2011 assign a unique address to
each inverter

3. Set the control over the USS on the communications port.
Follow the process as in 2.1 above, in step 15 set P0700 = 5 (USS
on Com link)

4. With the drives powered-up on the network, connect and power-up
the AOP on the PMK.

5. At start-up of the AOP select MASTER mode.

6. Select Operate.

7. The AOP will now show all inverters on the network.

8. Select either a single inverter or broadcast mode of operation.

9. Press

to start the inverter/motor.

10. Press

to stop the inverter/motor.

Note

¾ If the AOP is to be used as the normal control means for the

inverter it is recommended that the user Set P2014.0 = 5000. To
do this first set P0003 = 3. This setting will cause the drive to trip if
communication with the control source, the AOP, is lost.

Press the and keys at the same time to go to the top-level

menu.

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2.2.1 Network control – selecting Inverters

From the top-level menu select operate: Attached network of drives are then
checked and for each connected drive an ‘O’ should appear.

If there is a fault on a connected drive ’F’ should appear- use

and to

select the drive and clear the fault.

2.2.2 Network control – Broadcast Mode

From the top-level menu select operate: Attached network of drives are then
checked and for each connected drive an ‘O’ should appear.

Select ‘B’ and press

to enter Broadcast mode of operation, at any time

will leave this mode.

2.2.3 Network control – PC Mode

The AOP may be configured as an RS232 to RS485 converter. This will allow a
PC running software such as DriveMonitor to connect to a network of drives, as
described above.

To enter this mode select PC from the Mode menu followed by the desired baud
rate of operation. The PC should be connected to the PMK using a Null Modem
lead, as described in the PMK brochure.

2.3 Parameter Upread

Important Notes

¾ Support of drive inverters MICROMASTER 440.
The AOP will normally only upload and download parameters up to
and including level 3. When copying parameter sets between
inverters the user must again complete the quick commissioning and
the motor identification for the inverter to modify internal parameters
(level 4). This is important for sensor less vector control. To do this
set P1910 = 3.

Alternatively the commissioning PC software "STARTER" may be
used to perform upread/download completely in order to clone a
MICROMASTER 440.

¾ Memory Limitation
The delivered AOP supports five European Languages of English,
German, French, Spanish and Italian. Due to internal memory

limitations the user should delete one of these languages in
order to upread the specified ten parameter sets that can be held
on the AOP.

¾ To Delete a Language
To do this Select “Language” from the top level menu, highlight the
language you want to delete then press “Fn” and “↑”. Please note
that once a Language has been removed it cannot be restored.

The upread facility allows a user to read the parameter set from an inverter to
the AOP and store the parameter set within the AOP’s internal memory. The
AOP can read from a single inverter in local mode or from one specified inverter
on a network of inverters in master mode.

The AOP can upread up to 10 parameter sets from the connected inverters, the
number of sets will depend on the type of inverters that are connected to the
AOP. For more details on available memory see P8562 in the relevant
parameter list or Section 2.5 on page 10 of this manual. It should be noted that
the timer settings also use AOP memory.

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To upread a parameter set from an inverter to the AOP the following procedure
must be performed:

1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using the

and

keys until ‘UPREAD’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the Upread menu.

3. Press the

key to confirm or to cancel the process.

In Master mode the user would have to select a specific inverter from the
networked inverters.

4. Using the

and keys scroll through the parameter sets and
select the desired parameter set into which the information will be
written.

If the selected parameter set already contains a parameter set the user will be
given the option to clear the existing parameter set.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously when uploading will
delete the existing parameter set. When viewing stored parameter sets
this same key combination will display the software version number of
the uploaded parameter set.

The user will be presented with a confirmation screen.

5. Press the

key to confirm or to cancel the process.

The user will be presented with a ‘wait’ screen while communications with the
specified inverter is established.

Once communications have been successfully established and the upread is
proceeding, the user is presented with a further ‘wait’ screen.

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On completion of the upread process the user will be returned to the Main Menu.

2.4 Parameter Download

The download facility allows a user to write a parameter set to an inverter
connected in local mode and to a single specified inverter on a network of
inverters in master mode.

In master mode a specific inverter must be designated as the recipient inverter.
The download cannot be accomplished across all connected inverters
simultaneously.

1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using the

and

keys until ‘DOWNLOAD’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the download menu.

3. Press the

key to confirm or to cancel the process.

In Master mode the user would have to select a specific inverter from the
networked inverters.

4. Using the

and keys scroll through the parameter sets of the

AOP, from which the information is to be written.

The user will be presented with a confirmation screen.

5. Press the key to confirm or to cancel the process.

The user will be presented with a ‘wait’ screen while communications with the
specified inverter is established.

Once communications have been successfully established and the download is
proceeding, the user is presented with a further ‘wait’ screen.

On completion of the download process the user will be returned to the Main
Menu.

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Note

¾ Should the AOP download fail the user should:

1. Parameter reset the Inverter (P0010 = 30, P0970 = 1).

2. Power cycle the Inverter.

3. Repeat the download.

2.5 AOP Parameters

To access the Advanced Operator Panel’s internal parameter set, the following
procedure must be performed:

1. Set mode to ‘Internal’ as described in Section 5 on page 21.

2. Select ‘Parameters’ as described in Section 6 on page 22.

3. Select the AOP Parameter Set.

4. View ‘All’ parameters.

5. Set P0003 = 3.

The AOP internal parameters that display useful information are as follows:

P0964 Software Version Information

P8552 Base slave address

P8553 Default baud rate

P8564 Enable Autobaud

P8560 Battery level

P8561 Enable Backlight

P8562 Free Memory

P8563 Enable Text Scrolling

P8564 RS232 Error count

P8565 RS485 Error count

P8566 Null USS Responses

P8567 USS Timeouts

2.6 Slave Mode and operation with DriveMonitor

The AOP may be connected to a PC running DriveMonitor.

Note

¾ The default baud rate for this mode of operation is 9600 bps, and

the PZD length should be set to 4.

The following procedure should be used:

1. Upread parameter sets from inverters as required.

2. For each uploaded set the storage location and drive type.

3. Run DriveMonitor on the PC.

4. Select Drive type, Software version and Network address.

Note

¾ Storage location 0 is network address 0 etc.

5. Select on-line for the parameter set

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6. Using a PMK or a DTK connect the AOP to the PC.

7. In Mode menu on the AOP select Slave.

Parameters other than read only are then available on the PC for viewing as
required.

Note

¾ Macro parameters rely on the drive operation for correct update of

all dependant parameters — these parameters should only be
modified when connected to an inverter.

2.7 MM3 Upread

It is possible to use the AOP to upread a parameter set held on an MM3
inverter. To do this the user must use a PMK as an RS232 to RS485 converter
to allow the AOP to communicate with the MM3. Once in this configuration the
MM3 upread mode should be selected from the ‘MODE’ menu.

The AOP can upread up to 10 parameter sets from the connected inverters, the
number of sets will depend on the type of inverters that are connected to the
AOP. For more details on available memory see P8562 in the relevant
parameter list or Section 2.5 on page 10 of this manual. It should be noted that
the timer settings also use AOP memory.

This parameter set can then be transferred to a PC using DriveMonitor as
described in the previous section.

2.8 Timer Operation

Notes

¾ Before using the Timer function as a control method, the user

should set the Real Time Clock of the AOP as described in
Section 7.1.8 on page 29.

¾ Setting a timing event for EVERY DAY will put a separate event

with the same configuration settings in every day of the week.
These must be cleared individually.

¾ When multiple events need to be cleared from the timer function it

may be easier to reset the AOP as described in Section 7.1.9 on
page 30.

¾ When in Master mode of operation and viewing the inverters

connected a “T” is displayed in the top left corner of the display to
indicated that the connected inverters are under timed remote
control and may therefore start or stop unexpectedly.

The timer menu can be accessed from the top-level menu when in Local or
Master (Network) mode of operation. The timer operates as a simple seven day,
time of day on/off controller — much like a central heating controller but with the
addition of a possible multi-inverter selection.

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Keys and Symbols for Timer Operation

Key Function

To move down through the available choices of the highlighted
field.

To move up through the available choices of the highlighted
field.

A short press will confirm the changed field and move the
cursor to the next field.

A long press will move the cursor back to the previous field.

Cancels the current settings and returns the user to the Main
Menu. All changes will be discarded.

Cancels the entire timer event current display.

0 …31

Available USS inverter network settings 0 to 31 are selectable
when the inverter at that address has been detected by the
AOP in Master mode.

Allows the programmed timing event to be communicated to
all connected drives.

This is the ON symbol, indicating that the currently viewed or
programmed event is when the inverter will be switched on.

This is the OFF symbol, indicating that the currently viewed or
programmed event is when the inverter will be switched off.

To set the timer to control the connected inverters the following procedure
should be performed:

To Set a Timed Event

1. Using the

and keys select TIMER from the Main Menu.

2. Press

to confirm selection.

3. The user is then presented with the TIMER screen.

4. If necessary use the

and keys to select ON.

5. Press

to confirm the selection and move the cursor to the Day

of the Week field.

6. Using the

and keys select to required Day of the Week.

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Note

¾ If EVERYDAY is selected, the programmed events will be placed,

by the AOP in every day of the week.

7. Press

to confirm the selection and move the cursor to the Event

View field.

Note

¾ If no events are programmed into the AOP, the cursor will still

move to this field.

8. Press

to move the cursor to the Inverter Address field.

9. Using the

and keys select the required inverter address.

Note

¾ The inverter addresses are a numerical value from 0 to 31 for

individual inverters. These addresses should have been
previously set as described in Section 2.2 Network Setup. If you
wish to send the timed event to all connected inverters, then
select “B” which is the broadcast mode.

10. Press

to confirm the selection and move the cursor to the

ON/OFF field.

11. Using the

and keys select either for ON or for OFF.

12. Press

to confirm the selection and move the cursor to the

HOUR field.

13. Using the

and keys select the required HOUR.

14. Press

to confirm the selection and move the cursor to the

MINUTE field.

15. Using the

and keys select the required MINUTES.

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16. Press to confirm the selection and move the cursor to the
SECONDS field.

17. Using the

and keys select the required MINUTES.

18. Press

to confirm the selection.

The cursor will move to the Event View field.

19. Using the

and keys select a blank event screen to set the
required ON or OFF time for the inverter, depending upon what
timing event was previously set.

20. To program a new event; perform steps 8 through 19 above.

Ensure that a new blank event screen is selected, as any entry
in a previous event will overwrite the previously entered data.

21. To EXIT from the TIMER screen and save the changes, two long

presses of the

are required.

22. To CANCEL/DELETE an event, press the

and keys

simultaneously.

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3 AOP Start-Up

3.1 Power On and Initialization

On Power-up the AOP will display the welcome screen.

Once the AOP to inverter communications has been established the welcome
screen is replaced by one of the following:

Language selection menu (only at first power-up or after a reset).

Start help page (start help is ON).

Normal operation display (start help is OFF).

Display type depends on the operating mode in use.

3.2 Language Selection

The AOP has the ability to display information in a number of languages.

Notes

¾ Prior to language selection the AOP has no control over the

inverter.

¾ Memory Limitation

The delivered AOP supports five European Languages of English,
German, French, Spanish and Italian. Due to internal memory

limitations the user should delete one of these languages in
order to upread the specified ten parameter sets that can be
held on the AOP.

¾ To Delete a Language

Select “Language” from the top level menu, highlight the language
you want to delete then press “Fn” and “↑”. Please note that
once a Language has been removed it cannot be restored.

Language selection is performed with the AOP on-line and connected to the
inverter. After powering-up and the AOPs internal self-test has been performed,
the user will be prompted to select a language:

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Use the and keys to select the required language.

Press the

key to confirm the language selection.

3.3 Start Help

If the Start Help function is set to ON the on-line help screens are displayed after
the initial set-up routine is completed.

Use the

and keys to scroll through the available screens.

An arrow on the left-hand side of the screen will indicate if more information is

available and the direction in which to navigate using the

and keys.

Use the

key to return to the previous screen, or to move past the help

screen onto the main menu.

Press

and simultaneously, at any time, to return to the main menu.

3.4 Normal Operation Screen

Once a language has been selected, the user is presented with the main menu
screen.

The user then selects OPERATE

The screen now displays the current state of the inverter and motor.

An explanation of the information displayed on the screen is given in the
following table:

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Display Description

RUNNING Inverter is in a running state with pulses enabled.

STOPPED Inverter stopped – pulses disabled.

FAULT

Inverter will not run; a fault as described by the AOP under
Diagnostics is preventing operation.

WARNING

Inverter has detected a problem in normal operation and is
informing the user of the condition of the inverter.

INHIBIT

A previously occurring fault or OFF condition is preventing the
inverter operating. Sending an OFF1 command from the
currently active command source clears this condition.

r0000

Indicates that a read-only parameter. r0000 is the normal
operating display.

F= 0.00 Hz Indicates the frequency at which the inverter/motor is running.

I= 0.0 A Indicates the output current.

RPM= 0 Indicates the speed of the motor

M= 0% Indicates the current torque of the motor.

V= 0.0 V Indicates the output voltage.

Vdc= 0.0V Indicates the dc link voltage.

Fn + T

Pressing these keys simultaneously will display the help
pages.

P Pressing P will select the parameter access screen.

TS

Use these keys to scroll through information on the display.

§¨

Indicates the direction of the running motor.

Pressing and simultaneously will display the main menu.

3.5 Main Menu (Local Mode)

Once the AOP has successfully initialized itself, the Start Help screen is
displayed.

Press

and the Main Menu is displayed.

From here the user can select the mode of operation and the sub-menu’s. If
Local Mode is selected and then Operate, the user can change parameters on
the directly connected inverter.

If the following parameters are changed:

P0700 = 4

P2014.1 = 5000

The user can then start and stop the inverter in Local Mode.

See Section 2 on page 4 for further details.

The following options are available to the user:

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Options Description

OPERATE Displays the current status of the inverter/motor.

DIAGNOSTICS Displays a recent fault history.

PARAMETERS

Allows the user to configure individual parameters or
parameter groups for specific applications.

MODE

Allows the user to select the AOPs mode of operation as
follows:
LOCAL
MASTER
INTERNAL
SLAVE
PC Mode
MM3 Upload

UPREAD

Allows the user to read a parameter set from the inverter
into the AOP.

DOWNLOAD Allows the user to write a parameter set to the inverter.

LANGUAGE

Allows the user to select a new language for the AOP
display.

SETUP

Allows the user to personalize the configuration of the
AOP.

TIMER

Allows the user to set a start and stop time for the
inverters operation.

Press the and simultaneously, at any time will return the user to

the main menu.

3.6 Wait Request

Some operations that the inverter is requested to perform may take some time
to complete.

A screen (an example is shown below) is displayed to inform the user that the
AOP is waiting for the inverter to complete a task.

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4 Operate Menu

4.1 Operating in Local Mode

When the AOP is connected to an inverter, Local mode is automatically
selected. The operating mode can be changed via the Main Menu as necessary
according to the users requirements. For more information on how to set the
parameters, see Section 6 below.

Function of Control Keys

Button Function

Stops the motor running.

Starts the motor running.

Move the motor at a preset frequency. When the key is
released the motor stops.

Reverses the direction of the motor.

Accesses the parameter settings.

1. A short press toggles the position of the cursor
when editing parameters.

2. A long press returns the user to the previous
screen.

Pressing and simultaneously, in any screen or sub-menu will

return the user to the main menu.

4.1.1 Communications Failure

When communications between the AOP and the inverter fail a warning screen
is displayed.

The user must press

to acknowledge the fault condition.

If a fault occurs again, the AOP will assume it is not connected to an inverter.
The user is then returned to the Main Menu.

If the AOP has failed to establish initial communications with an inverter, any
attempt to issue the “operate” command from the Main Menu will result in an
error warning screen being displayed.

The user must press

to acknowledge the fault condition. The user is then

returned to the Main Menu.

4.1.2 Display Drive State

The AOP has the ability to monitor the state of the inverter and motor to which it
is connected.

The current activity of the inverter and motor will be displayed, including any
fault conditions.

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4.1.3 Drive Type Check

The AOP will check the type of inverter to which is connected. If the drive type is
incompatible with the AOP, it will refuse to function and return the user to the
Main Menu.

4.2 Operating in Master Mode

Selecting ‘Operate’ from the Main Menu with Master mode configured produces
an operation screen display as shown below:

A slave inverter is selected by using the

and keys.

Up to 30 inverters can be connected and controlled by one AOP.

A two-digit number on the left-hand side of the display identifies each inverter.

In the top left-hand on the screen an icon is displayed indicating the current
status of the inverters operation. A list of all the icons is shown below.

To configure inverters for network operation, the following parameters should be
set to the indicated values:

P0700 = 5

P2014.0 = 5000

P2011.0 = Unique number for each drive on the network.

For more information on setting inverter for network operation, see Section 2.2
above.

Button Function

Indicates the inverter is active and communicating.

Indicates no active slave (icon is blank).

F

Indicates an inverter fault has been recorded and the
inverter has tripped.

A

Indicates an inverter with active warnings.

Indicates an inverter with communications problems.

ρ

Indicates a non-MM4 inverter (possibly MM3) ­parameter upload only.

4.2.1 Broadcast Operations

Warning

Parameter P2011=31 cannot be selected using the AOP. If P2011=31
is selected using software such as DriveMonitor or STARTER, the
inverter will enter Broadcast Mode and will not respond to any
commands from the AOP. In Broadcast Mode the inverter will only
respond to broadcast messages.

The purpose of the broadcast function is to allow all connected inverters to be
controlled simultaneously.

With the broadcast function selected it is possible to perform the following
functions on all connected inverters:

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¾ Start
¾ Stop

The

key does not function in the broadcast mode since parameters cannot

be edited on a global basis.

The

and keys still function in broadcast mode. For example, it would
be possible to change the speed of the motor simultaneously across all
connected inverters.

4.2.2 Communications Failure

If at any time, communications fail between the AOP and a connected slave
inverter, a ‘Slave Error’ warning screen is displayed. This screen will indicate
which slave inverter is not working correctly.

The

key must be pressed to acknowledge the fault condition.

Should the fault condition occur again, then the user will be returned to the Main
Menu and will not be allowed to enter the ‘local’ Operate mode.

5 Selecting the Operating Mode

The Mode Menu allows the user to select the required operating mode of the
AOP. The modes supported by the AOP are listed below:

¾ LOCAL
¾ MASTER
¾ INTERNAL
¾ SLAVE
¾ PC mode

¾ MM3 Upload (see Section 5)

To exit a selected mode either follow the on screen instruction or select Mode
from the top level menu and change to a different mode of operation.

A summary of the various modes and their limitations is contained in the table
below.

When changing the mode of the AOP, the user is always presented with a
confirmation screen.

Press

to confirm the selected mode.

Press

to return to the Main Menu.

LOCAL MASTER INTERNAL SLAVE

PC

Mode

MM3

Upload

Operate Operate
Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics
Parameters Parameters Parameters

Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode

Upread Upread Upread
Download Download
Language Language Language Language

Setup Setup Setup Setup
Timer Timer Timer

Engineering

The various modes are selected from the Main Menu using the following
procedure:

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1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using

the

and keys until the required mode is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

5.1 Local Mode

In Local mode the AOP is normally mounted directly onto the inverter. Once
mounted it scans both the RS232 and the RS485 ports and establishes
communication with the first port that answers the AOPs interrogation.

Communications, as previously stated, are performed through the RS232 and
RS485 ports. Full operator control of the inverter is available with access to all
normal inverter and AOP internal parameters.

This mode is designed to work with only one inverter and is the default setting of
the AOP on initial power-up or after a reset has been performed.

5.2 Master Mode

In Master mode the AOP can control up to 31 inverters connected in a multi­drop arrangement.

Full operator control of each inverter is possible with access to all normal
inverter and AOP internal parameters.

Control of the inverters may be individual or by the broadcast method previously
described. In the broadcast mode it is possible only to start and stop the motor
directly simultaneously.

5.3 Internal Mode

In Internal mode the user has access to the AOP’s own parameter sets, which
are store within the AOP’s hardware. No access is given, in this mode, to the
parameter sets held within the inverter.

5.4 Slave Mode

In this mode the AOP is configured to communicate with a PC utilizing the AOP
Desk Mounting Kit and communications software, such as, Starter or
DriveMonitor. The AOP in this configuration acts as a slave to the PC, allowing
the upread of parameter sets or the AOPs internal parameter set to be accessed
as a USS address, numbered 1 to 10.

5.5 PC Mode

In PC mode the AOP is configured to act as an RS232/485 converter when used
with a Panel Mount Kit, enabling an attached PC, with suitable software to
control a network of inverters.

The only function that can be modified in this mode of operation is the
communications baud rate.

See notes on Network Set-up for PMK configuration on page 5.

6 Parameter Access

6.1 Standard Level Parameters

The AOP has been designed to allow the editing of individual parameters within
the inverter.

Access levels control the access to parameters. Each level allowing the user to
use a more sophisticated control technique for the applications.

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The access level is set through parameter P0003. The following values can be
set using P0003:

P0003 = 0 User Defined List
P0003 = 1 Standard Parameters
P0003 = 2 Extended Parameters
P0003 = 3 Expert Parameters
P0003 = 4 Service Level

All parameters that are changed using the methods outlined below are changing
the physical parameters on the inverter connected to the AOP.

1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using

the

and keys until ‘PARAMETERS’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the parameter screen from which they can
select the required parameter group.

3. Using the

and keys scroll through the groups and select the

desired parameter group.

Once a group is selected the user will be presented with the first parameter in
ascending order of numerical value.

4. Using the

and keys scroll through the parameters until the

required parameter is highlighted.

5. Press the

key to confirm the selected parameter.

6. The user is now presented with parameter values.

Using the

and keys the value of the parameter can be

changed.

Note

¾

The AOP will only accept values for the parameter within a pre­defined range. An out of range value will be rejected and the
user requested to enter a correct value.

7. Press the key to accept the new value of the parameter.

The user is then returned to the parameter screen, ready to select another
parameter if required.

A long press of the

key will return the user to the previous screen. The
parameter value that has been changed will be retained within the AOPs internal
memory, but not sent to the inverter. Should power to the inverter or AOP be
disconnected, all changes will be lost.

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8. Once the value is confirmed and accepted by pressing the key

a short press of the

key will return the display to r0000.

Pressing the

and keys simultaneously, at any time, will return the user

return to the main menu.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, at any time will display

the parameter help screens.

6.2 Use of Function Key

A short press of the

key will return the user to r0000.

A long press of the

key will return the user to the previous screen.

6.2.1 Scrolling Function

When the user is required to change a value of a parameter, the

and

keys on the AOP are used to increase and decrease the value respectively.

6.2.2 Changing single digits in Parameter values

For changing the parameter value rapidly, the single digits of the display can be
changed by performing the following actions:

Ensure you are in the parameter value changing level:

1. Press

, which causes the right hand digit to blink.

2. Change the value of this digit by pressing

or .

3. Press

again causes the next digit to blink.

4. Perform steps 2 to 3 until the required value is displayed.

5. Press

to leave the parameter value changing level.

6.2.3 Jump Function

From any parameter (rXXXX or PXXXX) a short press of the

key will

immediately jump to r0000.

Upon returning to r0000, pressing the

will return you to your starting point.

6.3 Expert Level Parameters

In Expert level parameters the number of available parameters increases
significantly.

An important function of the Expert level parameters is to allow the expert user
to access the indexed parameters.

A number of parameters contain indexes that group together closely related
parameter type information.

The access level set on the inverter and not the AOP governs all access to the
various levels of parameter sets.

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6.3.1 Indexed Parameters

In the Expert level the user can view and edit the individual characteristics of the
two-dimensional array index.

The procedure for editing the indexed parameters is as follows:

1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using the

and

keys until ‘PARAMETERS’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the parameter screen from which they can
select the required parameter group.

3. Using the

and keys scroll through the groups and select the

desired parameter group.

Once a group is selected the user will be presented with the first parameter in
ascending order of numerical value.

4. Using the

and keys scroll through the parameters until the

required parameter is highlighted.

5. Press the

key to confirm the selected parameter.

6. Press the

key again to access the parameter index.

7. Using the

and keys scroll through the indexes until the

required index is highlighted.

8. Press the

key to access the index value.

9. Using the

and keys scroll through the values until the

required value is highlighted.

10. Press the

key to confirm the change of value and return to the

parameter selection screen.

Once the user has been returned to the parameter selection screen a new
parameter can be selected.

To edit another parameter steps 4 to 10 should be repeated until all the
necessary parameters have been configured.

6.4 AOP Stored Parameter Sets

The AOP contains a battery-backed storage facility capable of storing up to 10
parameter sets.

The standard AOP will be issued with three drive type parameter sets:

¾ MM420
¾ MM440

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The parameter sets are identified numerically, from 00 to 09, a total 10 sets.

A parameter set can only be edited if the set contains parameter data. If the
chosen parameter set does not contain parameter data the user will be asked to
confirm if they wish the default parameter set to be copied to the new location.

On confirmation of this instruction, only the editable parameters will be copied to
the new location - read only parameters will be called from the original location.

To edit the parameter sets the following procedure should be performed:

1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using the

and

keys until ‘MODE’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the mode option screen.

3. Using the

and keys highlight ‘INTERNAL’.

4. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the Internal mode menu screen.

5. Using the

and keys highlight ‘PARAMETERS’.

The user is then presented with the internal edit menu for the AOP.

6. Using the

and keys highlight required parameter set

number.

The parameters can now be edited using the procedures outlined in Sections

6.1 and 6.3 above.

6.5 Engineering

When in Internal Mode of operation an additional menu item is available at the
top-level.

This menu allows the user to view a USS message log of the last 1k bytes of
messages between the AOP and the connected inverters.

7 AOP Set-up & Configuration

7.1 Setup Menu

Using the Setup option from the Main Menu of the AOP, the following
characteristics of the AOP can be personalized by the user:

¾ Backlighting
¾ Screen Contrast
¾ Large Numbers
¾ Cursor Type
¾ Start Help
¾ Welcome Text
¾ Parameter Set Names (Expert Level and above only)
¾ Set Time/Date (Service Level only)
¾ AOP Reset

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To access the Setup menu the following procedure should be performed:

1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using the

and

keys until ‘SETUP’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is then presented with the setup menu:

3. Using the

and keys scroll through the list until the required

option is highlighted.

4. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

Pressing the

and keys simultaneously, at any time will display the

relevant help screens to assist the user.

7.1.1 Backlighting

To activate the backlighting option on the AOP, the following procedure should
performed:

1. Using the

and keys select the ‘Backlighting’ option from the

Setup menu.

2. Press

to confirm the selection.

The user is then presented with the Backlighting screen.

3. Using the

and keys select either the off or on state.

4. Press

to confirm the selected function.

The backlighting function can be set to switch off the backlighting after a specific
period of time (in seconds) of inactivity.

5. Using the

and keys select the timing function.

6. Press

to set the time delay screen.

7. Using the

and keys set the required time.

8. Press

to confirm the action and return to the Setup menu.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, at any time will display

the relevant help screens to assist the user.

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7.1.2 Screen Contrast

To change the screen contrast select the ‘Screen Contrast’ option from the
Setup menu.

1. Using the

and keys alter the level of contrast.

2. Press

to confirm the action and return to the Setup menu.

7.1.3 Large Number Display

The AOP is configured to allow the display in large character format of the
inverter frequency. Depending upon the users requirements a user defined text
string can also be displayed above the large display characters to assist in
explaining the display output result.

7.1.4 Cursor Type

To change the type of cursor that the AOP uses, select the ‘Cursor Type’ option
from the Setup Menu.

1. Using the

and keys scroll through the cursor types until the

required cursor is highlighted.

2. Press

to confirm the action and return to the Setup menu.

Pressing the

and keys simultaneously, at any time will display the

relevant help screens to assist the user.

7.1.5 Start Help

By default, the Start Help function is set to ON. To change this setting, select
Start Help from the Setup menu.

1. Using the

and keys select either the Off or On state.

2. Press

to confirm the action and return to the Setup menu.

Pressing the

and keys simultaneously, at any time will display the

relevant help screens to assist the user.

7.1.6 Welcome Text

To edit the welcome text display on the AOP display on power-up the following
procedure should be performed:

1. Using the

and keys select the ‘Welcome Text’ option from

the Setup menu.

The user is then presented with the welcome text screen:

2. Use the

and keys to select the ON or OFF state.

Pressing the

key will cancel this action and return to the Setup menu.

3. Press

to confirm the action.

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The user will then be presented with a text screen with the first character
highlighted by the cursor. The text string can contain a maximum of 20
characters.

1. Using the and keys scroll through the characters until the
desired character is shown.

2. Press the

key to accept the character and move to the next

character.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the desired text is entered.

4. Press and hold the

key to except the text string and return to

the Setup menu

Pressing and holding down the

key will cancel the text entry, restore the

original text string and return the user to the Setup menu.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, at any time will display

the relevant help screens to assist the user.

7.1.7 Parameter Set Names

This function allows the user to edit the parameter set names. All ten parameter
sets can be edited. This option is not available in the standard access level.

To edit the parameter set names, the following procedure should be performed:

1. Using the

and keys select the ‘Parameter Set Names’

option from the Setup menu.

2. Press the

key to confirm.

The user is then presented with the Parameter Set Names screen.

3. Using the

and keys select the required parameter set.

4. Press the

key to confirm the parameter set.

The text string of the parameter set name is then edited using the same
procedure as given in Section 8.1.5.

Pressing and holding down the

key will cancel the text entry, restore the

original text string and return the user to the Setup menu.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, at any time will display

the relevant help screens to assist the user.

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7.1.8 Set Time/Date

The set time and date option from the Setup menu allows the user to set the
correct date and time of the AOPs simple watch function.

To set the correct time and date, the following procedure should be performed:

1. Using the

and keys scroll through the option on the Setup

menu until ‘Set Time/Date’ option is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selection.

The user is then presented with the Set Time screen:

The first time element is highlighted.

3. Using the

and keys scroll through the digits until the

desired hour is highlighted.

4. Press the

key to confirm the selection.

The cursor then automatically moves to the minutes field.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the minutes and seconds are set to the
correct time.

The Day/Date screen is then displayed.

6. Complete steps 1 to 5 above to set the correct Day/Date.

7. Press and hold the

key to accept the Day/Date settings and

return to the Setup menu.

7.1.9 AOP Reset

Warning

This function deletes all parameter sets and settings stored within the
AOP

The AOP reset is accomplished by selecting the ‘AOP Reset’ option from the
Setup menu.

The normal default for this function is to clear all internal faults, message logs
and the stored parameter sets.

To initiate an AOP reset, the following procedure should be performed:

1. Using the

and keys select the ‘AOP Reset’ option from the

Setup menu.

2. Press

to confirm.

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The user is then presented with the AOP reset screen:

3. Using the

and keys select Off or On.

4. Press

to confirm.

The user is then presented with the parameter reset screen:

5. Press

to confirm the AOP reset and the deletion of the inverter

parameter sets stored within the AOP’s memory.

Or

Press

to perform the AOP reset without deleting the inverter

parameter sets stored within the AOP’s memory.

Caution

The AOP reset function will return all internally stored AOP specific
data to its factory default settings, this includes such functions as the
timer control settings etc.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, at any time will display

the relevant help screens to assist the user.

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8 Fault Indication

8.1 Fault Screen

Should a fault occur on the connected inverter, or network of inverters, the AOP
has been designed to give specific fault information.

A typical fault screen is shown below:

The user is given the following information:

¾ The identity of the inverter that has the fault condition
¾ The fault code (see Section 9.6)
¾ A plain text explanation of the fault condition

The user can then proceed as follows:

Press

to acknowledge the fault.

Or

Press

to clear the fault and perform a manual restart of the inverter. This is
dependent on the fault condition and the cause of the fault should be
investigated. To be able to clear the fault the AOP must have been set as the
command source (P0700 =4 or 5)

Or

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, will display warning

specific help screen as an aid to diagnosing the problem.

Note

¾ The AOP can only clear the fault if P0700 has been set so that

the AOP has control of the inverter.

8.2 Warning Screen

The AOP has been designed to display a warning screen should a condition
arise within the connected inverter(s) that should be brought to the users
attention.

The user is given the following information:

¾ The identity of the inverter that has the fault condition
¾ The warning code (see Section 9.7)
¾ A plain text explanation of the condition causing the warning

message.
There is no requirement for the user to acknowledge the warning message. The
message will be displayed for as long as the inverter is reporting the problem.

Pressing the and keys simultaneously, will display warning

specific help screen as an aid to diagnosing the problem.

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8.3 Multiple Faults

Should more than one fault be reported by the connected inverter or networked
inverters the AOP has been designed to show all the fault messages.

This is accomplished by the display cycling through all the fault messages until
they have all be acknowledged or cleared.

For instructions on how to acknowledge the fault messages, see Section 9.1.

8.4 Multiple Warnings

Should more than one warning be reported by the connected inverter or
networked inverters the AOP has been designed to show all the warning
messages.

This is accomplished by the display cycling through all the warning messages
until the condition causing the warning message ceases to exist.

8.5 Simultaneous Faults and Warnings

Should a fault condition and a warning condition be reported by the connected
inverter or networked inverters the AOP has been designed to cycle through
both the fault messages and the warning messages.

The AOP will first show a fault message then a warning message separated by
a 2 second interval.

This cycle will continue until all fault and warning messages have been
displayed. The cycle will repeat itself until all fault messages have been either
acknowledge or clear and the conditions causing the warning messages have
ceased to exist.

For instructions on how to acknowledge the fault messages, see Section 9.1.

8.6 Inverter Fault Codes

When a fault occurs on the inverter(s) to which the AOP is connected, a fault
code is displayed with a description of the relevant fault.

For a complete list of fault codes, please refer to the appropriate Operating
Instructions for the inverter.

8.7 Inverter Warning Codes

When a fault occurs on the inverter(s) to which the AOP is connected, a warning
code is displayed with a description of the relevant warning.

For a complete list of warning codes, please refer to the appropriate Operating
Instructions for the inverter.

8.8 Inverter Fault/Warning record P0947

The diagnostic menu allows the user access to the recent fault history of an
inverter connected to the AOP. In master mode the inverter is identified by
means of a two-digit USS slave address.

For a full explanation of this please see Inverter Fault/Warnings record P0947 in
the Fault indication section.

Note

¾ The time display function of the AOP regarding fault history will

only be available if the AOP was connected to the inverter at the
time of the fault.

To access the diagnostic facilities of the AOP the following procedure should be
performed:

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1. From the Main Menu scroll through the list of options using the

and

keys until ‘DIAGNOSTICS’ is highlighted.

2. Press the

key to confirm the selected option.

The user is presented with one of the following screens:

If no fault history exists...

If a fault history exists...

3. If no fault history exists then press

or to return to the Main

Menu.

4. If a fault history exists use the

and keys to scroll through

the fault history.

5. Press the

and keys simultaneously to display the help

screen which will contain details of the relevant corrective action.

6. Press and hold down the

key to return to the Main Menu.

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NOTES

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European Low Voltage Directive

The MICROMASTER product range complies with the
requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC as
amended by Directive 98/68/EEC. The units are certified for
compliance with the following standards:

EN 60146-1-1 Semiconductor inverters - General

requirements and line commutated inverters

EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of

machine

European Machinery Directive

The MICROMASTER inverter series does not fall under the
scope of the Machinery Directive. However, the products have
been fully evaluated for compliance with the essential Health &
Safety Requirements of the directive when used in a typical
machine application. A Declaration of incorporation is available
on request.

European EMC Directive

When installed according to the recommendations described in
this guide, the MICROMASTER fulfils all requirements of the
EMC Directive as defined by the EMC Product Standard for
Power Drive Systems EN50082-2.

Underwriters Laboratories

MICROMASTER 4 listed accessory.
For use in a pollution degree 2 environment

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Siemens plc operates a quality management system, which
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