IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USERS Installation and Operation of Motion Control Equipment It is important that motion control equipment is installed and operated in such a way that all applicable safety requirements are met. It is your responsibility as an installer to ensure that you identify the relevant safety standards and comply with them;...
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The ViX drives described in this user guide contain no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to open the case of any unit, or to replace any internal component, may result in damage to the unit and/or personal injury. This may also void the ViX250AE, ViX500AE Low Voltage Directive CE Marking Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive warranty.
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For engineering assistance in Europe: Parker Hannifin plc Electromechanical Automation 21 Balena Close Poole, Dorset England, BH17 7DX Tel: +44 (0)1202-699000 Fax: +44 (0)1202-695750 e-mail: sales.digiplan@parker.com e-mail: support.digiplan@parker.com Website: www.parker-eme.com For engineering assistance in Italy Parker Hannifin SpA Electromechanical Automation 20092 Cinisello Balsamo Milan, Italy Via Gounod, 1...
E194158. This means it may be incorporated into end-user products that may be eligible for UL Listing, Classification or Certification. User Guide Issue Change Summary This user guide, version 1600.313.02, is the second version of the ViX250AE/ViX500AE Digital Servo Drive.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Latest Changes Sheet This page lists important changes occurring immediately before publication or between issue updates:...
1. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction Product Description Available in two power ranges, these digital servos use field-oriented control technology to give enhanced dynamic performance with improved efficiency. Housed within an extremely compact case, the drives are suitable for either direct panel or DIN rail mounting. Using full PWM control with sinusoidal commutation, the two versions of power stage can have continuous current ratings of 2.5A and 5A at motor bus voltages up to 80V.
Product Variants Digital servo drives are available in two power versions, with resolver or encoder feedback. Table 1-1 lists the possible combinations: Product Code ViX250AE ViX500AE Table 1-1. ViX250/ViX500 Digital Servo Drive Options Product Features Protection Circuits Motor short circuits...
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Fit Kits Two fit kits are available for ViX drives: 1. VIX-KIT required if you do not purchase motor cables 2. VIX-KIT-NFB required if you do purchase motor cables VIX-KIT Part Number Quantity Description 1650.937.01 5004.023 5006.211 0405.811 0405.961 0405.962 0405.963 0409.530 0313.020...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Further Information This user guide contains all the necessary information for the effective use of this drive. However, to gain a more in-depth understanding of drive applications and motion control, consider attending one of our world-wide Customer Specific Training Workshops. Examples of previous courses that have proved to be of benefit include: Use and programming of the DIN rail H &...
2. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 2. Mechanical Installation Installation Requirements Environment ViX drives operate in a temperature range of 0° to 40°C with natural convection, or 50°C Max with forced-air cooling (see Hardware Reference), at normal levels of humidity (5-95% non-condensing). The drives can tolerate atmospheric pollution degree 2, which means only dry, non-conductive pollution is acceptable.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Drive Dimensions ViX250 and ViX500 drives share the same dimensions, shown in Figure 2-1. 98.5 (with connector) 88,1 Figure 2-1. ViX250 & ViX500 Dimensions HVSTFB...
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Drive Mounting Options If you require a DIN-Rail mounting ViX drive use the DIN-Rail clip adapter bracket shown in Figure 2-2. Remove the panel mounting plate from the back of the drive and attach the bracket to the back of the drive using the screws provided. The drive and bracket can now be fixed to a DIN rail by hooking the top of the bracket over the top of the DIN rail and gently pushing the drive forward to engage the lower section of the bracket.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Motor Mounting Mechanical Considerations Keep motors securely fixed in position at all times. Do not test a motor/drive combination without first securing the motor – see the Safety Warning at the front of this user guide. CAUTION –...
3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 3. Electrical Installation Installation Safety Requirements ViX drives meet the requirements of both the European LVD & EMC directives when installed according to the instructions given within this section. It is recommended the drive be installed in an enclosure to protect it from atmospheric contaminants and to prevent operator access while it has power applied.
VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Power Supply Connections Power drives from a DC supply derived from an isolating transformer or a DC power supply (See Power Supply Options later in this section). Note: Pin 10 is at the top of the connector X1 and pin 1 at the bottom.
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Supply Requirements Power the ViX drives from DC supplies as specified below: Volts ViX500 ViX250 The drive HV supply input is not reverse polarity protected. Reverse polarity connections will damage the drive. Current and Capacitance A supply must have a minimum amount of capacitance to support a drive at peak power draw.
3.1A continuous (7.5A peak, depending on supply volts and 24V loading) which could be used for BE230D medium speed applications. Higher torque/current requirements will need to use the ViX500 drive and a high current linear power supply, such as the PL1100. Further power supply information is given in Appendix A.
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ViX250 with BE230D motor PEAK CONT. 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 ViX500 with BE231G motor PEAK CONT. 1000 2000 3000 4000 ViX500 with SMB60-30 motor* PEAK CONT. 1000 2000 3000 Figure 3-2. Motor Torque/Speed Characteristics 3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 13 3500 4000 4500 5000 6000 ViX500 with SMB82-25 motor*...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE XL-PSU Power Supply The XL-PSU is a 250W, power factor corrected, switched mode power supply. Designed for direct operation from world wide single phase AC input voltages, the supply is capable of powering up to two ViX250 drives (see note 1) without the need for an EMC mains input filter (see note 2).
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XL-PSU Supply/Drive Connections When used to supply up to two drives the power supply can be wired as shown in Figure 3-3. 10 mm Figure 3-3. XL Power Supply and Drive Connections 3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 15 Mininum spacing between drives & PSU +DC (80V) EXT.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE XL-PSU Mounting Information Mount the supply vertically, near the drives it will supply. Both the top 4.5mm diameter fixing hole and the bottom two 4.5mm width fixing slots should be used. Allow a minimum free space of 50mm both below and above its case and 10mm free space on both sides.
PL1100 Power Supply General Description The PL1100 is a linear power supply with a rated output of 1120W (80V/14A) for use with ViX and XL series drives. The supply requires a suitably rated transformer supplying 50V AC RMS for the HV and 20V AC RMS for the +24V DC. The use of the PL1100 offers the following benefits: •...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE PL1100 EMC Installation Guidelines These EMC installation recommendations are based on the expertise acquired during the development of compliant applications, which Parker believes are typical of the way, a PL1100 may be used. Provided you have no special installation requirements or untypical operating environment requirements, PL1100 power supplies will conform to current EMC Directives.
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High voltage remains on terminals after power is removed. Allow 5 minutes for capacitors to discharge. EXT. BRAKING RES. PL1100 Power Supply AC IN 1/3 PH. TO256 Transformers Figure 3-5. Using a single EMC Filter for PL1100 Supplies Note 1: A Neoprene insulating disc is included with the mounting kit to prevent the crushing of transformer windings.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE SMB Motor Cables The following motor power and feedback cables are available for ViX drives: Power cable VIX-PWR-XXXX Table 3-3. Motor Power and Feedback Cables Where XXXX is the length of the cable in cm, up to a maximum length of 20 metres in 2.5 metre increments.
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SMB Motor Connections at the Drive Standard motor power cables are prepared for connection at the drive end as shown in Figure 3-6. Green/yellow Non-insulated boot-lace ferrules All dimensions in millimetres Figure 3-6. Motor Power Cable, Drive End Preparation Note: The cable braiding is folded back over the outer insulation of the motor cable to give a larger diameter contact area and a mechanically strong fixing.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE SMB Motor Connections at the Motor The motor power connections are made using a 6-way connector. Figure 3-7 shows the connector pin lettering and Table 3-5 gives the connectivity. Figure 3-7. Motor Power Connector Pin Identification Drive end identity 4 black 3 black...
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15-way D- type pin reference 3 (twin) 5 (twin) *Note: two wires are used for the +5V supply (X2 pin 5) and two wires are used for 0V returns (X2 pin 3), two wires are also taken from X2 pin 6. Table 3-6.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Figure 3-10. Position of absorbers & motor wiring details There must be no break in the 360° coverage that the screen provides around the cable conductors. Use of a through connector must retain the 360° coverage, possibly by the use of an additional metallic casing where it passes through the bulkhead of the enclosure.
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3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 25 recommend not to bond the cable screen to the cabinet at the point of entry. Its function is to return high-frequency chopping current back to the drive. This may require mounting the connector on a sub-panel insulated from the main cabinet, or using a connector having an insulated internal screen from the connector housing.
VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Motor Selection and Set Up Generally, a servo motor is selected together with a drive based on the required speed/torque performance suitable for the intended application. The ViX product catalogue carries details of the performance of the drive when used with a range of recommended servo motor types.
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Figure 3-11. EASI-V Custom Motor Configuration Window Motor the general name/number for the motor. Nominal continuous current rating of the motor in Amps RMS. current (0.1 to 14.4) Number of number of motor poles for a rotary servo (2 pole/pairs = 4 motor poles, poles so enter 4).
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE The Optional Parameters Tab Selecting the optional parameters tab gives you access to the screen shown in Figure 3-12. Figure 3-12. EASI-V Custom Motor Optional Parameters...
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Motor Related System Variables Two-system variables control the current supplied to the motor from the drive. Current Clamp (CL) limits the current output of the drive to protect low current motors or to set a particular torque level, and Peak Current (PC) can allow a controlled boost of motor current when required.
VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Control of I t Parameters The drive internal I t parameters are always enabled and cannot be adjusted by the user. However, the motor I t settings can be influenced by the choice of parameters used for the MOTOR command.
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Plots of I t Against Drive Current The following graphs plot drive current against I stationary motor for both power versions of the drive. Figure 3-13.ViX250 I Figure 3-14.ViX250 I 3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 31 t time in seconds for a moving and ViX250 I t function - moving 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Figure 3-15.ViX500 I Figure 3-16.ViX500 I ViX500 I t function - moving 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Time to trip I t circuit in seconds t function - moving ViX500 I t function - stationary 2 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3...
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Power & Motor 24-80V DC 0V / GND Earth 24V DC 0V (GND 24v DC) Motor Earth Motor phase U Motor phase V Motor phase W Power Earth Motor brake Power & motor Feedback resolver 10-way Function connector Reserved Reserved REFres+ +5V output Motor Earth...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Terminal Description X1 Connector X1 is the main power and motor connector. Both HV, +24V and the motor phase connections are made to X1. A brake connection is also provided via X1 pin1. Connector Type The mating connector for X1 is a Wieland type 213B/, part number 25.323.4053.0 (Parker part number 0405.811).
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Motor Brake Control Wiring Certain motors used with the ViX drives can be fitted with a holding brake. This enables vertical (Z-direction) loads to be held whilst the motor is de-energised. All brakes are fail-safe, that is you need to apply power to the brake to keep it disengaged. Removing power from a brake will engage or activate the brake preventing further shaft motion.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE X2 Connector X2 provides the primary input connections for the motor feedback device. Different types of feedback device will each require their own unique connections. The standard devices are resolver and digital encoder. Connector Type Connector type is a high-density 15-way D-type socket.
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3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 37 Resolver Interface Specification 12 bit A to D input 4096 resolution incremental resolution 5.3arc mins /increment averaged over 1 rev absolute accuracy better than +/-30arc mins. Resolver set up For a resolver feedback motor the torque vector is set correctly as soon as power is applied to the drive.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Motor Overtemperature Sensor The motor overtemperature switch input is compatible with thermal switches used in Parker SMB, SME, SM and BE servo motors. The input requires a normally closed switch to be connected to GND on X2 pin 3 or 6. If you use a motor with no overtemperature sensor fitted or one with an incompatible thermistor sensor, make sure you un-check the ‘Thermal sensor fitted’...
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Reset to RS232 Mode To reset the drive to RS232 mode and to return to factory settings, remove power from the drive, connect X3 pin2 to GND and restore power. This will erase ALL of your user settings and programs in volatile memory. The non- volatile memory will not be overwritten until a save command is issued.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Inter-drive RS232 Connections Use the RJ45 connectors X6 and X7 to inter-connect drives, see RS232 Daisy Chain later in this section. RS232 Connecting Leads RS232 cables can be ordered from Parker. Various lengths are available as listed in Table 3-11.
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X4 Connector Connector X4 gives access to the following encoder input and output signals and the differential analogue inputs. Input and output connections are dependent upon the state of system variables EO and EI. Connector Type Connector type is a high-density 15-way D-type socket. Connector Pin Out Connector Pin X4 *See system variable ES...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Encoder Input/Outputs Figure 3-20 shows the circuit details of the encoder inputs and outputs, note the /Z and Z outputs use the same circuit configuration. With resolver feedback on X2, the encoder outputs at X4 is simulated at a resolution of 4096 counts per rev. Encoder inputs using 26LS32 quad differential line receiver...
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Figure 3-22 shows the input characteristic. Figure 3-22. Analogue Differential Input Characteristic Fault Output The fault output is an independent NPN open-collector output, which is normally ‘low’ active ‘high’. The output ratings are +30V maximum in the OFF condition and 15mA maximum in the ON condition.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE _______ Energise/Energise You can energise the drive by allowing this input pin to float high ‘1’ or by linking the pin to zero volts, depending upon the input’s polarity. System variable ES controls the polarity of this input.
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When driven from a high logic level 24V source, a logic ‘1’ (+24V logic) will engage the brake and a logic ‘0’ (transistor off) will release the brake. When driven from a high logic level 24V sink, a logic ‘1’ or a high impedance state (transistor off) will engage the brake and an active pull-down to a logic ‘0’...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Analogue Monitor The analogue monitor output on X5 pin 15 can be used to examine torque, velocity or a ramp test signal depending upon the setting of system variable AM. Figure 3-25 shows the circuit of the output.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Communication Daisy Chain Drives can be ‘daisy-chained’ for RS232 operation as shown below. Using this arrangement the drive connected to the controlling PC, via its front panel D-type connector, becomes axis #1. To automatically assign addresses, connect all power, motor, feedback and communication cables then power-up all the drives, see ‘#’...
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RJ45 Connecting Leads RJ45 link cables can be ordered from Parker. Various lengths are available as listed in Table 3-15. Part Number VIX-RJ45-0025 VIX-RJ45-0050 VIX-RJ45-0075 VIX-RJ45-0100 VIX-RJ45-0200 Table 3-15. RJ45 Connection Lead Types 3. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 49 Length 0.25m 0.5m 0.75m 1.0m 2.0m...
4. CONTROL OF VIX DRIVES 51 4. Control of ViX Base Drives Overview This section introduces you to the operation of the ViX base servo drive. The drive uses a sub-set of ViX commands and system variables to support the drive when connected to an external controller or an analogue input.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Table of System Variables Table 4-1 lists system variables in alphabetic order together with their read/write status and range of values stored. Name Analogue Deadband Analogue Input Analogue Monitor Mode Analogue Offset BAUD rate Current Clamp Drive Fault status Encoder Input...
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Name Integrator Gain (steady state) Proportional Gain (stiffness) Velocity feedback Gain (damping) Input/Output Configuration Integral Mode Integral Window Index Pulse Position Actual Peak Current Position Error Position Following ReVision of software Serial number Status of indexing Tracking Limit User program Fault status *Can be set to 0 only.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE AB, AI and AO Description AB controls the dead band and AO the offset of the differential analogue speed/torque control input. See Differential Analogue Input in the Electrical Installation section. AM Description Use output 4 (X5 pin 15) to output an analogue DC voltage between +10V and –10V to represent the velocity or torque being generated by the drive, depending upon the setting of system variable AM.
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DF Description See drive fault bit description in Reporting the Status of Variables. EO Description Use encoder outputs (connector X4) to supply a step-direction or step-up/step-down signal for use by another drive. System parameter EO determines the output as defined in Table 4-2.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE also serves to average the effects of the digital control loop, reducing the jitter at standstill and the audible noise. The value of FT should be kept as low as possible. The arbitrary units used to set the value of FT cannot be directly related to any time value. GF Description The opposing action of proportional and velocity gains result in a position error which depends on speed.
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4. CONTROL OF VIX DRIVES 57 PC Description See Motor Related System Variables in Electrical Installation. PE Description PE reports the position error, that is, the difference between PT and PA. PF Description PF reports the step and direction position count in mode position (MP). RV Description Reports the revision of software being used by the controller.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Reporting the Status of Variables By examining Table 4-5 you can see that most system variables take a numerical value or record a simple ON/OFF state (0 or 1 Flags). Certain variables perform a reporting function that provides you with information on the status of the controller and any drive faults present in the hardware or user program code.
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Fault Status Reporting Faults are classified into two groups: Drive Faults DF (hardware faults present in the drive) User Faults UF (user program faults) Drive Faults Hardware drive faults cause the drive output stage to turn OFF (de-energised). This will cause the Drive LED to turn RED.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Bit Number Stop 22-24 Key: C: Performs controlled stop K: Performs motion kill – quick stop. Possible instant de-energise depending on fault source R: Recoverable without power cycle T: Terminal (requires power cycle or repair before drive will energise/operate again) Drive Fault Byte Reporting In exactly the same way as the status variable, the drive fault status can be reported a byte at a time, using DFn within a read command.
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User Faults Programming errors, such as issuing a GO command when the drive is de-energised can cause user faults. The report uses a 32-bit word format the same as Drive Faults. Performing a read UF command will report the current state of any User Faults listed in Table 4-6.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Servo Control Loop Position Demand d/dt ∫ d/dt Figure 4-1. ViX Servo Control Loop Torque Demand Position Feedback...
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Controlling the Drive’s Mode of Operation Mode Operation of the ViX base drive is possible in three different modes, controlled by the M (Mode) command. These are: • Base servo position mode • Base servo torque mode • Base servo velocity mode Base servo position mode This mode uses the servo step and direction inputs to control the drive.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Connections 6K Drive connector Step + Direction + Fault Shutdown (NO) Step - Direction - *13/14 Isolated Gnd/Shutdown (COM) *Pins 13 and 14 should be connected together at the 6K The CNTRL-P terminal on the 6K should be connected to +24V DC. Commands For the ViX drive issue the following commands: 1W(ES,0)
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Base servo torque/velocity mode This mode uses the servo analogue inputs to control the drive. Figure 4-3 shows a 6K controller, used for control purposes. A double multi-core cable links the 6K and ViX with the connections listed in Table 4-8. Figure 4-3.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Connections ViX X4 connector Table 4-8. Velocity/Torque Mode Connections *Pins 13 and 14 on the 6K DRIVE connector should be connected together. The CNTRL-P terminal on the 6K should be connected to +24V DC. Velocity Mode Commands For the ViX drive issue the following commands: 1W(ES,0)
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Torque Mode Commands For the ViX drive issue the following commands: 1W(ES,0) 1GAINS(0,0,0,0,0) A valid MOTOR command is required. All GAINS need to be 0.0 For the 6K4 issue the following commands: AXSDEF1111 ERES8000,8000,8000,8000 Should match ViX motor resolution DRFLVL1111 DRFEN1 LH0,0,0,0 TGAIN...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Brake Operation ViX drives have the ability to control a motor holding brake via the X1 pin 1 motor brake output. Note, special conditions apply to the brake wiring depending upon the brake supply used, see Motor Brake Control Wiring in the Electrical Installation section.
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4. CONTROL OF VIX DRIVES 69 External Brake Control The base drive (AE version) has a dedicated input (X5 pin10) used for external control of the brake. This input can be driven from a high-level logic source or sink, or a low-level logic source, see Brake Input Circuit in Electrical Installation section.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Reset (Z) Issuing a reset will engage the brake, at least momentarily, as the system fails safe. Subsequently, the following will happen: • The brake will remain applied in automatic mode until the drive is re-energised. •...
5. EASI-V SOFTWARE 71 5. Easi-V Software Computer Requirements To be able to run Easi-V software, necessary for the control and programming of the ViX, you will require an IBM™ compatible PC running Windows 95/98/2000/XP™, NT4 or ME. The PC needs to be specified to run Windows™ with at least 16MB of RAM, a VGA monitor, Windows™...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Establish Communications Before attempting communication with the drive the supplied software needs to be installed on to the PC’s internal hard disk drive. Once software installation is complete, commands can be downloaded from the PC to the drive to confirm its operation. If Easi-V has already been loaded you may skip the following Installation and Operation sections up to Confirming Drive Operation.
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5. EASI-V SOFTWARE 73 Figure 5-1. Choosing Where to Install Easi-V 6. Once you have selected a destination for Easi-V or have decided to use the default directory, select NEXT to begin file transfer. 7. Once Easi-V has been loaded, the screen will display a message dialogue box, stating ‘Setup is complete.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Uninstalling Easi-V To uninstall Easi-V software, use Windows™ uninstall software facilities available within the Control Panel. All components are removed. Software Operation Once installed, Easi-V can be started from the start menu or by double clicking its application icon.
Menu Overview File Edit Search * Selecting ‘Go to line’ from the edit menu will generate the following dialogue box, which allows the required line number to be entered. This is useful for locating errors when loading a program. Filing Operations Creates a new editor file, or .prg program file Opens an existing editor file or program Save an editor file...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Terminal Utilities Windows Help Terminal on-line operations Configure the serial communications Open/close the terminal (after testing the connection) Configure test buttons [Edit buffer] Create an editor file window or terminal buffer [Log to file] Open/close file logging terminal buffer actions Specific tools Displays Product Selection screen Help screens guide you through servo setup...
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Terminal Menu Selections Terminal menu selections control the setup and configuration of communication between a PC and drive. Communicating with a Drive The default settings of a new drive from power-up are RS232 communications with an address setting of #1. Wire the RS232 communication lead as described in the Electrical Installation section.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Select the required configuration and, click OK. Then, again from the Terminal menu select Connect to start communications. Every time Connect is issued the communications link is tested to establish it is working correctly and the message box ‘Testing communications integrity’...
5. EASI-V SOFTWARE 79 Utilities Menu Selections Utilities menu selections control the way drives are setup and configured for use with a particular motor type. The menu offers two levels of setup, depending upon the skill and experience of the operator. •...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE From the drop- down menu select your motor type or perform a custom set-up. Click ‘Next>’. Select the operating mode of the drive and the direction of rotation required for a rotary motor. Click ‘Next>’.
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5. EASI-V SOFTWARE 81 Use this screen to adjust the value of the Peak Current ration (PC). For a pre-defined motor type use the default value displayed. Keep the Current Clamp (CL) value as 100%. Click ‘Next>’. This screen allows adjustment of the drive’s gain parameters.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Use this screen to configure the brake input to match the output generating the brake signal. The screen also allows selection of the type of simulated encoder output or input required. Click ‘Next>’. • High logic level 24V source (IC = 256) [upper box ticked lower blank] (default) •...
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5. EASI-V SOFTWARE 83 The general configuration screen allows adjustment of motor brake settings, communication settings, analogue input control and defines what is monitored by the monitor output. The state of system variable ES can also be set via this screen.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Servo Setup This facility gives easy access to setting system variables in a more direct manner than Guided Servo Setup. Figure 5-5 shows a sample screen. Figure 5-5. Other Tab of Servo Setup The buttons displayed along the base of this screen can be used as follows: Upload retrieves the current settings for the selected axis Download updates the current axis with your latest changes Open opens a stored .cfg file...
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5. EASI-V SOFTWARE 85 Status The Utilities menu axis Status provides a convenient method of examining the double word status bits. The tool gives access to the status of User Faults, Status bits and Drive Faults using a series of tabs, as shown in Figure 5-6. Figure 5-6.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Help EASI-TOOLS has extensive on-line help facilities, which allows you to search for help on a particular topic either within the main contents or by entering a topic string. All the commands listed within this user guide are available on-line by selecting Controller Commands from the Help menu.
Command Description Each command has a simple 1 to 7 character name usually an abbreviation of its full descriptive title. Listed commands are in alphabetic order with any non-alphabetic symbols appearing last. Each individual description will include a one-line header giving the abbreviated name followed by its full name.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE A multi-parameter command can take the form shown in Figure 6-2. aGAINS(parameter1,2,3,4,5) Note: optional parameters are displayed in italics [1] Terminate all commands with a carriage return. A space is not valid. [2] A command must not contain any space characters. [3] All commands are device specific, that is, they always need an address.
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6. COMMAND REFERENCE Immediate Only Immediate only commands are: K, R(UF), R(DF) and R(ST) The controller acts upon these commands as soon as they are received. Immediate or Buffered Immediate or buffered commands are immediate unless command execution is being delayed, in which case the command is buffered.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE BRAKE Brake configuration Syntax Description selected automatic mode. mode selects the way the brake is used RD is the time in milliseconds for the brake to release after the drive has energised. Range is 0 to 5000 milliseconds (default 50ms). ED is the time in milliseconds for the brake to engage before the drive de- energises.
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GAINS Gain configuration Syntax Issuing a GAINS command with no parameters, produces a verbose list of all Description current gains. Parameters may be set up all together in one command. Alternatively, gains may be individually set/reported by using the read and write variable commands.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Change direction Syntax Units Description The H command changes the direction of motion according to a positive demand signal. A blank value following the H command will be ignored. Properties Immediate, saved by SV The drive must be de-energised for the H command to be executed.
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Kill Syntax Units The KILL command will perform the following functions: Description Abort a SETUPFB command. Execute an OFF command Set the fault output This command is used as an immediate stop and does not attempt to control deceleration. Immediate, not saved by SV Properties Aborting SETUPFB will prevent an energise state from happening and will Note...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Mode Syntax Units The mode command sets up the mode of operation of the drive. Description The values of n are: P – base servo position mode (step and direction input) T – base servo torque mode (analogue torque input) V –...
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MOTOR Motor Settings Syntax aMOTOR(Type,Current,Resolution,Max_vel,Thermal_const,Resistance, Description This command describes the characteristics of the motor being used to the rest of the drive. The parameters used are: Type – 0 to 65535 number code, which includes pole count, feedback type, brake and any other particular requirements (refer to EASI-V). Current –...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Immediate, saved by SV Properties Note [1] If the thermal time constant is set to zero, the I is disabled. [2] The motor command can take up to 10 seconds to finish execution. [3] The drive will not be allowed to energise without a valid motor command being executed.
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Return to factory settings Syntax Units aRFS Description Issuing an RFS command initialises the drive to factory default settings. The drive must be de-energised (OFF) for the RFS command to be executed. Immediate, saved by SV Properties Note The address is set to axis 1 after performing an RFS command. The command takes effect immediately but a SV command must be executed to make the reset values permanent for future power cycles.
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE SETUPFB SETUP motor FeedBack Syntax Units aSETUPFB Description For a correctly wired Parker motor, this command is not required. However, when commissioning problems occur with a motor/drive system, the SETUPFB command can be used to troubleshoot motor wiring problems in encoder and resolver units and to temporarily compensate for these errors.
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Immediate or buffered, can’t be used in a labelled block, not saved by SV Properties Example 1STATUS 1STATUS *ViX500AE-Servo *Firmware: REV 1.4 Dec 03 2002 17:11:23 *Serial number: ..541935.00.1.4. -ViX500xx *Control card revision 2 *Power card revision 3 *Motor type undefined *FPGA_ID (read)...
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100 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Save configuration Syntax Units Description When the SV command is issued, the current drive system variables and configuration are stored in non volatile memory. Following a reset or power- cycle the settings held in the non-volatile memory will be restored into the drive.
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Write system variable Syntax Description The W command allows you to set a specified system variable to a particular value. Refer to the table of system variables for more information. Immediate not saved by SV Properties Example Set system variable TL (Tracking Limit) to 4000 Report the current value of system variable TL The controller responds with...
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102 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE System Variables Name Analogue Deadband Analogue Input Analogue Monitor Mode Analogue Offset BAUD rate Current Clamp Drive Fault status Encoder Input Encoder signal Output Energise Sense Comms. Response Style & Echo Control & Physical Interface (RS232) Filter Time constant...
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Name Integrator Gain (steady state) Proportional Gain (stiffness) Velocity feedback Gain (damping) Input/Output Configuration Integral Mode Integral Window Index Pulse Position Actual Peak Current Position Error Position Following ReVision of software Serial number Status of indexing Tracking Limit User program Fault status *Can be set to 0 only.
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104 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Drive Faults Bit Number Stop 22-24 Key: C: Performs controlled stop K: Performs motion kill – quick stop. Possible instant de-energise depending on fault source R: Recoverable without power cycle T: Terminal (requires power cycle or repair before drive will energise/operate again) Type DF Information Composite fault (anything that causes a drive...
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Status Bits Bit Number User Faults Bit Number 27 to 32 *sends an ASCII ‘bell’ character to indicate a buffer overflow condition. 6. COMMAND REFERENCE Status Information Motor energised Motor undefined, use MOTOR command Duty cycle too high, excessive motor current (I Tracking limit is greater than max.
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106 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Command List Command BRAKE GAINS MOTOR SETUPFB STATUS Description Brake configuration Gains configuration Change direction Kill Mode Motor settings Report system parameter Return to factory settings Setup motor feedback Report status of drive Save configuration Write system variable Reset...
7. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 7. ViX Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance ViX drive systems do not require any routine maintenance, but occasional checking of the following points is recommended. Motor inspection Periodically check the motor to ensure that the mounting bolts and couplings are tight. Check that the motor cables are not being damaged by moving parts and are not being pulled or forced into tight bends during machine operation.
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108 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Communication Problems When attempting a Connect from the Terminal menu, if the connection fails with the following error message: Figure 7-1. Communications Failure Error Message Check the following: 1. Ensure the serial port configuration is set correctly in EASI-V and you select the correct serial COM port.
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Drive LED Indicators 7. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING Colour Green Orange HV OK and feedback fault Colour Green Orange Drive OK but de-energised Colour Green Orange Comms status Figure 7-2. Drive LED Indicators Function HV OK Feedback fault with no HV Function Ready (energised) Drive fault...
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110 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Complete LED Diagnostics An EASI-V version of this table is available for quick on-line viewing. Colour(s) Flash rate green none orange none none green none orange none none red/green 1 second red/green 0.25 second communications receive buffer over-flow. Only red/off 0.5 second red/off...
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Forcing a Hardware RFS Pin 2 of serial communications D-type connector X3 is for use as a hardware method of forcing a return to factory settings. It may be used when it is not possible to perform an OFF or RFS command. To force a hardware RFS follow the procedure detailed below, note you will loose any program in memory and system variables will return to their default values: 1.
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112 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Returning the System If a drive module is found to be faulty, you should contact your Parker Automation Technology Centre or the machinery manufacturer who supplied the product. Equipment for repair should NOT be returned directly to Parker without prior authorisation. Repairs will be carried out by Parker but will be processed via your supplier.
Drive Functional Specification – ViX250AE, ViX500AE Parameter Maximum output current Maximum continuous power drawn from the supply Motor HV supply input (No reverse polarity protection, HV reversal WILL damage the drive) Minimum PSU capacitance Controller supply input Protection Temperature protection (motor protection depends upon the type used) see Note 1.
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114 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Controller Specification Parameter Communication Data format Baud rate Address setting range RS232 connection Brake Input Input levels Input impedance Fault Output Fault Output 8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, optional echoback, Xon/Xoff supported 9600, or 19,200 1 -255 by software...
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Drive Environment Specification Parameters Environment Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Humidity Cooling Housing Protection class Weight Table 8-3. Drive Environment Specification 8. HARDWARE REFERENCE All drive types Pollution degree 2 0 to 40°C ambient for natural convection cooling 40°C to 50°C with forced air cooling of minimum 0.5m/s entering the base of the drive (approximately 3.5m through the cabinet)
Capacitor 3300µF for ViX250 6600µF for ViX500 Isolating transformer with screen Figure A-1. Drive Power Supply ) for primary wiring and route it away from APPENDIX A 6K8 2.5W HV bleed resistor WARNING this will run hot X1.10 X1.9...
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Fuse types should be anti-surge HBC (High Breaking Capacity). Note: If the application requires a power dump, use a Digiplan power supply such as the PL1100. CAUTION Ensure that all power supply components are mounted away from operator access, as...
Appendix B – Encoder & Resolver Phasing Encoder and Resolver Phasing Diagrams Positive direction is clockwise (CW) when the motor is viewed from the shaft. The commutation diagrams show motion in the positive CW direction. However, the drive’s internal electrical position counts down for CW motion. Resolver phasing diagrams for the IE drive Phasing is shown for clockwise rotation when the motor is viewed from the motor mounting flange.
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120 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE BE resolver phasing diagram Drive Z index...
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Encoder phasing diagrams for the IE Drive Phasing is shown for clockwise rotation when the motor is viewed from the motor mounting flange. Line voltage W-V is defined as X1 pin 2 with respect to X1 pin 3 Line voltage V-U is defined as X1 pin 3 with respect to X1 pin 4 Line voltage U-W is defined as X1 pin 4 with respect to X1 pin 2 IndexZ mark occurs (is “true”) when X2 pin1 is positive with respect to X2 pin 2 The position of the index mark is a system variable IX.
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122 VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE BE phasing diagram CommA0 CommA1 CommA2 IndexZ electrical postion degrees...
24V supply requirements, 11 A to D converter, 42 AB, AI & AO system variables, 54 Absorber ferrite, 25 AI system variable, 42 AM system variable, 46, 54 ANA1 inputs, 42 Analogue input, 42 Analogue monitor output, 46 AO system variable, 42 Baud rate changing, 38 Baud rate selection, 78 BE motor...
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INDEX installation directory, 73 menu overview, 75 running, 73 software file size, 71 startup, 74 status reporting, 85 uninstall, 74 ED operation, 68 Edit menu, 75 EI system variable, 55 Electrostatic precautions, 9 Installation, 18 Encoder input configuration, 55 output configuration, 55 Encoder phasing diagrams, 121 Encoder simulated I/O, 42 Encoder specification, 37...
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feedback connections, 22 feedback connector wiring, 23 phase contactors, 25 power cable drive-end preparation, 21 power connections, 22 safety earth connection, 30 selection, 26 system variables, 30 wire size, 21 Motor inspection, 107 Motor mounting precautions, 8 MOTOR settings, 95 Motors optimum types, 26 voltage rating, 30...
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INDEX Step direction inputs, 55 Step direction outputs, 55 Step up step down inputs, 55 Step up step down outputs, 55 Supply connections, 10 current, 11 volts, 11 SV save configuration, 100 Syntax checking, 89 System variables, 51, 87 reading, 51 reporting status, 58 table of, 52 writing, 51...
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VIX AE SERVO DRIVE USER GUIDE Power & Motor 24-80V DC 0V / GND Earth 24V DC 0V (GND 24v DC) Motor Earth Motor phase U Motor phase V Motor phase W Power Earth Motor brake Power & motor Feedback resolver 10-way Function connector...