OMNIDRIVEs are intended for use as transistorized electronic amplifiers powering servo motors in machinery. As
such, they must be part of a controlled system that includes a controlling device. They are not intended to independently control a motor. Instructions in the motor and control system manuals must be observed; this document does
not replace those instructions.
Unless specified otherwise, OMNIDRIVEs are intended for use in a normal industrial environment, installed in a
suitable electrical cabinet without exposure to excessive or corrosive moisture or abnormal ambient temperatures.
The exact operating conditions may be established by referring to the data for the drive. The connection and control
of drives in machinery is a skilled operation, disassembly or repair must not be attempted. In the event that a drive
fails to operate correctly, contact the place of purchase for return instructions.
Safety Notes
There are some possible hazards associated with the use of drives. The following precautions should be observed.
Specific Warnings and Cautions are listed in the Preface to the manual.
Installation and Mai ntenance:
ified service personnel, paying particular attention to possible electrical and mechanical hazards.
Weight:
nents. When handling, take appropriate precautions and lift the equipment using permanent, fixed surfaces, such as
the base; avoid lifting the device using protective cover shields that may be loose. Beware of sharp edges; use protective gloves when handling such assemblies.
Large drives are heavy, the center of gravity may be offset and removable covers shield internal compo-
Flying Leads and Loose Cables:
ging or entanglement, or are disconnected before carrying drives with such leads or cables.
Generation:
power input terminals to the drive. The power connector must be suitably guarded to prevent a possible shock hazard.
Loose Drives:
airflow is provided around the drive to ensure adequate cooling. The mounting surface of the drive is a heatsink and
its surface temperature may increase when the drive is operating. If a motor is connected to the drive, remove the key
which otherwise could fly out and restrain the motor before applying power to the drive.
Damaged Cables:
before energizing the system.
Supply:
protection devices are required. Consult the instructions and adhere to local and national regulations before connecting and energizing the drive. Current limits must be set correctly when operating a ODM-075 using a single phase
power source.
Safety Logic Signals:
removed from the drive. Consult the manual for information on auxiliary power connections that may be employed
when these signals are used for safety purposes.
Safety Requirements:
ity of the machine designer, who should comply with the local safety requirements at the place where the machine is
to be used. In Europe this is likely to be the Machinery Directive, the ElectroMagnetic Compatibility Directive and
the Low Voltage Directive. In the United States this is likely to be the National Electrical Code.
Mechanical Connection
trols and protection. Installation information for the drive is provided in the manual and list the minimum installation
requirements for the drive are provided in the manual. Motors and controlling devices that connect to the drive should
have specifications that complement the capabilities of the drive.
Motors:
line. Use of custom motors requires the entering of a valid thermal time constant, otherwise the motor overload protection will not function properly.
Disposal
may return the drive at your cost for disposal by us.
If a motor is driven mechanically, it may generate hazardous voltages which are conducted from its
When running an unmounted drive, ensure that the cooling fan is adequately guarded and sufficient
Damage to cables or connectors may cause an electrical hazard. Ensure there is no damage
Drives connect to a permanent main power source; not a portable power source. Suitable fusing and circuit
Logic signals from the drive are interruptible signals; they are removed when power is
The safe incorporation of OMNIDRIVE products into a machine system is the responsibil-
:
Motors controlled by the drive should only connect to the drive; they should not connect directly to the AC
: OMNIDRIVEs do not contain hazardous substances. They may be disposed of as mechanical scrap. You
Installation and maintenance or replacement must be carried out by suitably qual-
Ensure that flying leads or loose cables are suitably restrained, to prevent snag-
Drives must be installed inside an electrical cabinet that provides environmental con-
Read this preface to familiarize yourself with the rest of the manual. This preface covers the following
topics:
•who should use this manual
•the purpose and contents of this manual
•storing the product
•related documentation
•conventions used in this manual
•safety precautions
Who Should Use this Manual
Use this manual if you are responsible for designing, installing, programming, or troubleshooting the
OMNIDRIVE family of products.
If you do not have a basic understanding of the OMNIDRIVE, contact your local Thomson representative
for information available on this product.
OMNIDRIVE Product Receiving
and Storage Responsibility
You, the customer, are responsible for thoroughly inspecting the equipment before accepting the shipment
from the freight company. Check the item(s) you receive against your purchase order. If any items are
obviously damaged, it is your responsibility to refuse delivery until the freight agent has noted the damage
on the freight bill. Should you discover any concealed damage during unpacking, you are responsible for
notifying the freight agent. Leave the shipping container intact and request that the freight agent make a
visual inspection of the equipment.
Leave the drive in its shipping container prior to installation. If you are not going to use the equipment
for a period of time, store it:
•in a clean, dry location
•within an ambient temperature range of -40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F)
•within a relative humidity range of 5% to 95%, non-condensing
•in an area where it cannot be exposed to a corrosive atmosphere
•in a non-construction area
The “Drive Checkout Test” on page 4-3 is useful to verify that the unit is operating correctly after delivery.
Thomson Industries Support
Thomson Industries offers support services worldwide.
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If you need to contact Thomson Industries for technical assistance, please review the information in the
Appendix , “Maintenance and Troubleshooting” first. Then call your local Thomson distributor. For the
quickest possible response, we recommend that you have the part and model numbers and/or software
revision level of your products available when you call. The Thomson Industries Technical Support
telephone number is listed on the back cover of this manual.
Purpose and Contents of this Manual
This manual is a user guide for the OMNIDRIVE. It gives you an overview of the OMNIDRIVE family
and describes the procedures you use to install, setup, use, and troubleshoot the OMNIDRIVE.
This manual provides instructions on how to setup and connect the OMNIDRIVE to a controlling device
and a motor. A OMNIDRIVE can operate in one of several different functional modes. The hardware
connections necessary to run the drive are detailed in this manual and basic software instructions are
provided for common setup procedures. For detailed explanation of software instructions, refer to the
comprehensive online instructions available in the OMNI LINK software.
The instructions in this manual detail how to install your OMNIDRIVE using OMNI LINK software with
a personal computer. If you are using a TouchPad device, abbreviated command titles are displayed but
the setup steps remain the same. If you are using the serial Host Command Language to control the drive,
comprehensive instructions are accessible through the Host Command Reference icon displayed in the
OMNI LINK window.
This manual is organized into numbered chapters and alphabetical appendices. The topics covered in each
chapter and section are briefly described. Typographical conventions, warning and cautions specific to
the drive, and complementary manuals are also described.
Lists general safety requirements that must be followed
when installing or servicing the drive.
Identifies motors and signal types that are compatible
with OMNIDRIVEs.
Provides snapshot instructions for installing, accessing
and exiting OMNI LINK.
Lists what should be included with your OMNIDRIVE
and instructs you on how to perform a basic functional
test before installing or storing the drive.
Instructs you on how to physically install your OMNIDRIVE.
Each signal or set of signals is identified by:
• Power requirements for driving the signal.
• Functions performed by the signal.
• Specifications, including ON and OFF states.
• Schematic depictions of the circuit design for each signal type.
The signals are grouped by the connector on which they
are present.
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TitleDescription
• J1 - Controller ConnectorDiagrams depict the cable connections necessary for
common controller interfaces.
• J2 - EncoderProvides comprehensive information about the encoder
• J5 - Serial PortDiagrams and instructions detail how to communicate
Power Connections
Application and Configuration Examples
• Analog Control • Velocity or torque mode
• Preset Controller • Velocity or torque mode
• Position Follower (Master Encoder) • Velocity mode
• Position Follower (Step/Direction) • Velocity mode
• Position Follower (Step Up/Step Down) • Velocity mode
• Incremental Indexing• Velocity mode
• Registration Indexing• Velocity mode
• Absolute Indexing• Velocity mode
Tuning
Status Display
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Touchpad Instructions
Creating Custom Motor Files
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
Dynamic Braking Resistor Selection
Specifications
Warranty
Product
signals, Hall Effect switches and thermostat connections
available through this connector.
with a drive using serial communications.
Provides information on making motor power, DC bus
and AC Power connections.
Describes the hardware and software set up necessary
to install the drive as one of the following types operating
in a specific mode:
Provides instructions on how to tune a drive and motor
combination using the autotuning or manual tuning features in OMNI LINK.
Discusses the Status LED indicator on the front panel.
Operating or Error Messages accessible through the
TouchPad or a PC are explained.
Describes the minimal maintenance necessary with the
OMNIDRIVEs and provides a comprehensive troubleshooting chart of potential problems and their solutions.
Describes how to program an OMNIDRIVE using the
optional TouchPad device. Tables reference the various
motor types that are programmed to work with the
OMNIDRIVE. A copy of the
Tree
card for the current firmware version is bound into
the manual.
Describes how to create a custom motor file for use with
an OMNIDRIVE.
Describes common electrical noise problems and sug-
gests methods to ensure ElectroMagnetic Compatibility.
Provides equations to assist in sizing resistors for
dynamic braking.
Details the design and operational specifications for the
OMNIDRIVEs in a tabular format.
Provides a synopsis of the warranty coverage and how
to obtain warranty assistance.
Describes the product assistance available, and lists
telephone numbers for product assistance and additional on-line information.
TouchPad Command
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All OMNIDRIVEs are setup through serial Host Commands. The drives may be configured directly
through the Host Command language or indirectly through the OMNI LINK software. OMNI LINK is a
graphical user interface that provides a visual method of accessing the Host Command language through
the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
All documentation for both the Host Commands and OMNI LINK is on-line. Host Command information
is available through a comprehensive on-line reference manual. OMNI LINK information is available
through Help menus. The on-line documents provide in-depth explanations of the Host Command language as well as the menus, windows and dialog boxes that make OMNI LINK a convenient method for
programming OMNIDRIVE .
•To access the Host Command Reference
Click on the Host Command Reference icon in the OMNI LINK program group.
•To access OMNI LINK Help
Open OMNI LINK by clicking on the OMNI LINK icon in the OMNI LINK group, and
Press the F1 key.
TouchPad
The optional TouchPad may be used to monitor and configure the OMNIDRIVE . The TouchPad command structure is similar to the structure of OMNI LINK, but operates through an abbreviated keypad
interface. The card
and operational instructions in a pocket-sized directory. The
tional instructions for the TouchPad are included in the section titled, “TouchPad Instructions” which
begins on page A-1. The
instructions and the command structure for the OMNIDRIVE. You may find it convenient to refer to the
card when using the TouchPad with a drive.
TouchPad I nstructions
T ouchPad Command T ree Car d
is provided with the TouchPad. It describes the installation
TouchPad Command Tree Card
is a graphical presentation of both the operational
OMNI LINK always displ ays the Help men u - Quick Start - when i t is first accesse d.
To disable this automatic display, choose the menu item
the Help menu.
Show Quick Start
from
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Graphical Symbols and Warning Classifications
This manual uses the following graphical symbols and warning classifications. The use of a symbol and
signal word is based on an estimation of the likelihood of exposure to the hazardous situation and what
could happen as a result of exposure to the hazard.
ExampleDescription
!
Protective conductor terminal (Earth ground)
Chassis terminal (not a protective ground)
Risk of electrical shock.
Symbol plus DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION: These notices provide information
intended to prevent potential personal injury and equipment damage.
Read the complete manual before attempting to ins tall or operate the OMNIDRIVE. By reading the manual
you will become familiar with practices and procedures that allow you to operate the OMNIDRIVE safely
and effectively.
Specific Warnings and Cautions appear throughout the manual.
Safety Classifications
Safety notices describe the likelihood of exposure to hazardous situations and what could happen as a
result of exposure to the hazard. Following are symbols and words used to introduce the information that
is intended to prevent potential personal injury and equipment damage.
SymbolsWords
or
DANGER
in death or serious injury. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING
result in death or serious injury.
: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
CAUTION
in minor or moderate injury. It may be used for situations that cause property damage
only. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
Potential Ha z a rd s
The equipment described in this manual is intended for use in industrial drive systems. This equipment
can endanger life through rotating machinery and high voltages, therefore it is essential that guards for
both electrical and mechanical parts are
use of this equipment are:
• Electric shock hazards
• Electric fire hazards
• Mechanical hazards
• Stored energy hazards
These hazards must be controlled by suitable machine design, using the safety guidelines which follow.
There are no chemical or ionizing radiation hazards.
not
removed. The main hazards which can be encountered in the
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Voltage potentials for the internal drive circuitry vary from 325 Volts above to 325 Volts below earth
ground for a 240 Volt input. Voltages can exceed 450 VDC or 240 VAC within the OMNIDRIVE. All
circuits, including the connections on the front panel, should be considered “hot” when main or auxiliary
power is connected and for the time specified in the warning on the front of the drive after power is
removed.
Intro
DANGER
DC bus capacitors may retain hazardous voltages for several minutes after
input power has been remov ed, but will normally disch arge in several seconds.
Measure the DC bus voltage to verify it has reached a safe level each time
power is removed before wo rking o n the dri ve; or w ait for th e time indicated in
the warning on the front of the drive. Failure to observe this precaution could
result in severe bodily injury or loss of life.
Your Responsibilities
As the user or person installing this drive, you are responsible for determining the suitability of the product
for the intended application. Thomson Industries is neither responsible nor liable for indirect or consequential damage resulting from the inappropriate use of this product.
A qualified person is someone who is familiar with all safety notes and established safety practices, with
the installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment and the hazards involved. For more detailed
definitions, refer to IEC 364.
It is recommended that anyone who operates or maintains electrical or mechanical equipment should have
a basic knowledge of First Aid. As a minimum, they should know where the First Aid equipment is kept
and the identity of the official First Aiders.
These safety notes do not represent a complete list of the steps necessary to ensure safe operation of the
equipment. If you wish further information, please contact your nearest Thomson Industries
representative.
Electrical shock and fire hazards are avoided by using normal installation procedures for electrical power
equipment in an industrial environment. Installation must be undertaken by suitably qualified personnel.
Note that this amplifier must be installed in an industrial cabinet such that access is restricted to suitable
qualified personnel.
Mechanical hazards are associated with potentially uncontrolled movement of the motor shaft. If this
imposes a risk in the machine, then appropriate precautions must be made to electrically disconnect the
motor from the drive when personnel have access to moving parts of the machine. Note also that the
motor must be securely mounted at all times.
Stored energy hazards are both electrical and mechanical.
1. Electrical hazards can be avoided by disconnecting the drive from its power source and measuring
the DC bus voltage to verify it has reached a safe level or by waiting for the time indicated in the warning
on the front of the drive prior to removing the protective covers or touching any connections.
2.Mechanical hazards require a risk analysis on the effects of stored mechanical energy when the
machine is running at speed, as well as the potential for the conversion of electrical energy stored in the
drive being converted to mechanical energy. Electrical energy may be stored in drive for the time indicated
in the warning on the front of the drive.
The following points should be observed for the safety of personnel. These safety notes do not represent
a complete list of the steps necessary to ensure safe operation of the equipment. Contact your nearest
Thomson Industries representative for additional information.
• Only qualified personnel familiar with the equipment are permitted to install, operate andmaintain the device.
• System documentation must be available and observed at all times.
• All non-qualified personnel are kept at a safe distance from the equipment.
• The system must be installed in accordance with local regulations.
• The equipment is intended for permanent connection to a main power input. It is
intended for use with a portable power input.
• Do
• Do
• Always remove power before making or removing
• Before removing the cover of the unit, shut off the main and auxiliary power and measure
• Do
• Be careful of the DC bus and shunt terminals. High voltage is present when power is
• Never connect the DC- terminal to earth ground, the drive requires a floating DC bus.
• Do
• When operating a ODM-075 or ODM-075i with a single phase power input, the current
• Motors without thermal protection devices require a valid thermal time constant. Other-
not
nected.
not
on thedrive.
the DC bus voltage to verify it has reached a safe level or wait for the time indicated in the
warning on the front of the drive.
not
the only points where users should make connections.
applied to the OMNIDRIVE.
not
OMNIDRIVE before maintaining or repairing the unit.
limits must be set correctly.
wise the motor overload protection will not function properly.
Safety1-3
not
power up the unit without the covers in place and the protective conductor con-
operate the unit without connecting the motor conductor to the appropriate terminal
any
connection on the unit.
make any connections to the internal circuitry. Connections on the front panel are
use the ENABLE input as a safety shutdown. Always remove power to the
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This chapter reviews the OMNIDRIVE ODM-005, -005i, -010, -010i, -020 and -020i, command sources
and interfaces for the drives, and complementary motors and accessory equipment. Selection of complementary servo components allows you to efficiently connect other devices to your microdrive. Pertinent
information about each is provided to assist you in planning your servo system.
The Thomson Industries OMNIDRIVEs are part of a family of digital drives that use microcontrollers to
manage the current, velocity, and position. All system and application parameters are set in software,
which ensures repeatability of all functions and prevents element drift.
This chapter reviews the OMNIDRIVE and associated motors, command sources and interfaces. Selection
of complementary servo components allows you to efficiently connect other devices to your
OMNIDRIVE. Pertinent information about each is provided to assist you in planning your servo system.
OMNIDRIVE Overview
The OMNIDRIVEs are part of a family of universal digital drives. OMNIDRIVEs use microcontrollers
to digitally manage the current, velocity, and position. All system and application parameters are set in
software, which ensures repeatability of all functions and prevents element drift.
A single unit fully encloses all electronics. An external transformer is
connectors and indicators are accessible and clearly marked on the front panel.
not
required on the power line. All
OMNIDRIVE Features
Drive Power Ratings
Several power levels of OMNIDRIVEs are available. All models have integral power supplies1 and use
a single phase power source. They differ only in physical size, indexing capability and output power:
•ODM-005 and -005i with continuous output power of 500 Watts.
•ODM-010 and -010i with continuous output power of 1000 Watts.
•ODM-020 and -020i with continuous output power of 2000 Watts.
The OMNIDRIVEs, when combined with brushless servo motors, provide continuous torque ranging
from 0.17 Nm to 2.5 Nm (1.5 to 22.5 lb-in) and peak torque ranging from 0.48 Nm to 7.12 Nm (4.3 lbin to 63 lb-in).
High Performance Microcontroller Technology
All digital current, velocity and position loop calculations as well as the motor commutation calculation
are performed by a microcontroller.
IPM Technology
IPM (Intelligent Power Module) technology in the output stage provides a high frequency, digital PWM
(Pulse Width Modulation) sine wave that controls the current loop, including overcurrent, short circuit
and overtemperature protection.
1. ODM-00 5, -005i, -010, -010i and -020 and -020i require an external 12-24VDC power source for I/O.
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All OMNIDRIVEs allow the user to select one of the following analog or digital command interfaces:
• ±10 Volt analog interface – position, velocity or torque control
• Presets (from one to eight binary inputs) – torque or velocity control
• Quadrature encoder digital interface – electronic gearing position follower
• Step/Direction digital interface – position control
• CW/CCW (step up/step down) interface – position control
• Indexing (available only on ODM-010i, ODM-020i, ODM-030i, ODM-075i and
ODM- 150i).
Encoder Control
A single, motor mounted encoder provides complete commutation information and velocity feedback.
Low velocity regulation is enhanced by the use of a 8000PPR (pulses per revolution) incremental encoder.
Encoder Output
A selectable output allows the encoder resolution to be specified for maximum performance without
adding circuitry. Outputs are differential line drivers capable of dividing the motor encoder signal, PPR,
by a factor of 1, 2, 4 or 8.
Digital I/O
Digital I/O channels allow the user to program the drive to fit the specific application. Power for the I/O
must be supplied by an 12-24 VDC external I/O power supply. Selections include:
• Four selectable (INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3 and FAULT RESET), current sinking, optically isolated, active high inputs.
• One dedicated, control (ENABLE), current sinking, optically isolated, active high input.
• Two selectable, current sourcing, optically isolated and short circuit protected, active high
outputs.
• Two dedicated (BRAKE/DRIVEENABLED and DRIVE READY), normally open relay
outputs.
Analog I/O
Two analog inputs are dedicated to current limits and two analog outputs can be customized to fit the
application:
• One dedicated 10 bit, 0 – 10 Volt, analog inputs (EXTERNAL CURRENT LIMIT)
• One selectable, ±10 Volt analog outputs, one 12-bit and one 8-bit (ANALOG).
AC Input Power
OMNIDRIVEs covered by this manual are powered directly from a main 100-240 VAC single phase line.
Personality Module
EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory) stores both motor and application
specific settings and parameters for the drive.
Device and circuit protection, and diagnostic information is provided by:
• Bi-color single point LED
• Overtemperature, short circuit and overcurrent protection for the power output
2
T (power-time) protection
• I
• Bus Overvoltage
• Bus Undervoltage
• Overspeed
• Fault diagnostics
• Watchdog timers provide fail-safe operation
Serial Command Sources
OMNIDRIVEs are configured and controlled via a serial communication link. Commands may be issued
from a variety of sources through a serial communications port. Possible command sources include:
•Personal computers
•Host computers
•Programmable Logic Controllers
•Motion controllers
•TouchPad.
The serial communication interface for the OMNIDRIVE supports:
•RS-232 and the four wire RS-485 communications standards
•NRZ (non-return to zero) asynchronous serial format
•Baud rates: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 and 19200
•Parity generation and checking: Even, Odd or None.
Connection of communication cables between the drive and user-supplied equipment is described in the
following sections:
One OMNIDRIVE - "Single Position RS-232 Set-up"
Multiple OMNIDRIVEs - "Multiple Position RS-485 Communications".
Analog Command Sources
In the analog mode of operation, the OMNIDRIVE requires a variable ±10 Volt DC external analog signal
capable of driving the servo regulator’s command input at an input impedance of 13.3 kOhms. Choose a
source such as a PLC (programmable logic controller), the DAC (digital-to-analog converter) of a computer, or a motion controller that meets this requirement.
Differential or single-ended line drivers may supply the signals for the auxiliary encoder inputs, step and
direction inputs, and step up/down inputs. The differential signal must be capable of supplying at least 5
mA with 2.0 Volts across the + and - inputs. A differential signal source provides the best noise margin
of all the interface circuit options. Single-ended signals from TTL drivers must be capable of sourcing
or sinking 5 mA.
In the preset mode, the controlling device should be capable of sourcing 10 mA into the digital inputs.
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