Summary of Contents for Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 70
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Quick Start Logix5000 Control Systems: Connect PowerFlex 70 Drives over a DeviceNet Network Catalog Numbers Logix5000 Controllers, PowerFlex 70 Drives...
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IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product. Allen-Bradley, CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Integrated Architecture, KwikLink, Logix5000, PowerFlex, Rockwell Software, Rockwell Automation, RSLogix, RSNetWorx, and TechConnect are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are property of their respective companies.
CompactLogix 5370 L3 control system and it is powered. For more information on how to complete these tasks with specific Logix5000 controllers, see the Integrated Architecture : Logix5000 Control Systems Quick Starts Quick Reference, publication IASIMP-QR024. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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This task does not include installation of remote hardware components, for example, PowerFlex 70 drives, used over the network included in your application. Prepare the computer Installing required software, for example RSLogix 5000 software, on your complete Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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IMPORTANT: For more information on how to create an RSLogix 5000 project that can be associated with your DeviceNet configuration file, see Associate the DeviceNet Configuration File with an RSLogix 5000 Project. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
What You Need - This section lists the tools that are required to complete the tasks in the • current chapter. This includes, but is not limited to, hardware and software. • Follow These Steps - This section illustrates the steps in the current chapter. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
CompactLogix 5370 L3 control system. CompactLogix 5370 control systems require RSLogix 5000 software, version 20.00.00 or later. If you connect a PowerFlex 70 drive over a DeviceNet network in a Logix5000 control system that uses a different controller, the minimum software version may differ. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
Provides details about adding and configuring modules, establishing communication, and writing ladder logic. Programming Manual, publication 1756-PM001 ® Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines, Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell Automation industrial system. publication 1770-4.1 Product Certifications website, http://www.ab.com Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and other certification details.
DeviceNet network are powered. Prepare the computer • Configure the network • Create an RSLogix 5000 project - The example RSLogix 5000 project used in this quick • start uses a CompactLogix 5370 L3 controller. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
18 Connect the Drive Wire Power to to the DeviceNet the Drive Network Motor page 15 page 19 AC L1 AC L2 AC L3 Set the Node Address and Communication page 17 Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
1. Loosen the screw and remove the cover. 2. Verify that a jumper is installed between I/O terminals 7 and 8. 3. If there is no jumper between I/O terminals 7 and 8, install one before proceeding. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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AC L1 AC L2 AC L3 Motor Chassis ground AC L1 AC L2 AC L3 For complete information on wiring a PowerFlex 70 drive, see the PowerFlex 70 AC Drives User Manual, publication 20A-UM001. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
This quick start uses a node Tens Digit Ones Digit address 1. 2. Use a small screwdriver in the same manner to set the DeviceNet 500K adapter’s communication rate. 250K 125K AUTO This quick start uses 125 Kbps. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
DPI connector on the adapter. Internal Interface Cable 2. Fold the cable behind the adapter without creasing it and mount the Adapter adapter on the drive by using four captive screws. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
P1F5-R5 KwikLink right-angle micro male to micro female connector cable. 3. Route the connector cable through the hole in the bottom of the drive and connect it to the DeviceNet connector on the adapter. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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Chapter 1 Prepare the PowerFlex 70 Drive Hardware 4. Place the cover on the drive and tighten the screw. 5. Connect the drive to the DeviceNet network. 6. Apply power to the drive. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
Before you begin, you must complete these tasks: These tasks described in Before Using This Publication on page • Prepare the Logix5000 control system hardware – Prepare the computer – Configure the network – Create an RSLogix 5000 project – Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
If you do not need to register an EDS file in RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software, skip to Set the 1769-SDN Scanner Module’s Node Address on page 1. Access the Rockwell Automation website that provides access to EDS files at: http:// www.rockwellautomation.com/resources/eds/.
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Create DeviceNet Network Software Files 6. When the EDS dialog box appears, click Next. 7. Verify that Register an EDS file(s). is checked and click Next. 8. Browse to the EDS file and click Next. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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10. Select the graph image for the device you want to register and click Next. 11. Select the device you want to register and click Next. 12. Click Finish when the registration is successful. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
For example purposes, the scanner module’s node number is 3 before it is changed. 1. Verify the controller’s mode switch is in the PROG position. PROG 2. Start RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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EtherNet/IP network or USB connection. This example uses an EtherNet/IP network connection. 5. Under the AB_ETHIP-1 driver, expand the path to the 1769-SDN scanner module as shown in the example graphic. 6. Click OK. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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8. Enter a node address of 1 for the 1769-SDN scanner module and click Apply. The Address is applied and is confirmed in the Messages box. 9. Record the node address. 10. Click Close. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
Create a DeviceNet Configuration File 1. From the File menu, choose New. 2. Click Who Active to go online. 3. Expand the networks to the appropriate DeviceNet network. In this example, the network is Port 2, DeviceNet. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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1. Once the software browses the DeviceNet network to recognize the two nodes installed while completing the tasks described in this quick start, you can click Cancel and the browse function ends. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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All configuration is cleared from the scanner module, and the software is synchronized with the module. IMPORTANT If you receive a fault message on your PowerFlex 70 drive, press on the keypad to clear the fault. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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11. Enter the slot number of the 1769-SDN scanner module. 12. Click OK. 13. Save the file and record the file name and path. This quick start uses the example file name DeviceNet.dnt. 14. Close RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
I/O configuration. This example uses a 1769-SDN scanner module in a CompactLogix 5370 L3 controller project. 4. Configure the scanner module’s parameters on the General and Connection tabs as desired. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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Open. 6. Click OK. 7. Save the RSLogix 5000 project and download it to your Logix5000 controller. This example uses the name PFlex70_Drive_on_DeviceNet_quick_start.acd 8. Go offline but leave the RSLogix 5000 project open. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
The RSNetWorx for DeviceNet launches and opens the DeviceNet configuration file associated with your RSLogix 5000 project. 5. From the Network menu, choose Online. 6. If prompted to upload or download device information, click OK. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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7. Right-click the PowerFlex 70 drive and choose Download to Device. 8. When prompted to continue configuration download, click Yes. The configuration downloads to the PowerFlex 70 drive. 9. Right-click the PowerFlex 70 drive and choose Properties. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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In real-world applications, the drive is always connected to, and controls, a motor. In that case, you must change additional parameters, for example, parameters 41…45. 13. Click OK. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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Yes. 15. Right-click the 1769-SDN scanner module and choose Properties. 16. Click the Scanlist tab on the 1769-SDN Scanner Module dialog box. 17. When prompted to upload or download the configuration, click Upload. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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19. Click the right arrow to move the PowerFlex 70 drive to the Scanlist. 20. Click OK. 21. When prompted to download changes, click Yes. 22. Click OK. 23. Save the file and close RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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Create a DeviceNet Configuration File on page If you use a different Logix5000 controller and DeviceNet scanner module, you can complete the tasks in this chapter but must account for any software differences. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
– These tasks described in Chapter Create DeviceNet Network Software Files on page • Set the 1769-SDN Scanner Module’s Node Address – Create a DeviceNet Configuration File – Create a DeviceNet Scanlist – Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
1. Launch the DeviceNet Tag Generator tool. 2. Select your RSLogix 5000 project and click Select Scanner. 3. Select the 1769-SDN scanner module that scans the network where the device is located and click Select RSNetWorx Project. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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Use a PowerFlex 70 Drive in an RSLogix 5000 Project Chapter 3 4. Select the main DeviceNet configuration file and click Select Scanner Node. 5. Select the node of the DeviceNet scanner module and click Generate Tags. 6. Click Generate Tags. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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When tag generation is complete, the text log appears. 8. Close the DeviceNet Tag Generator. The DeviceNet Tag Generator created new programs and tags that were added to the controller organizer in your RSLogix 5000 project. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
4. On the Download dialog box, click Download. The project downloads to the controller. If you receive a fault IMPORTANT message on your PowerFlex 70 drive, press on the keypad to clear the fault. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
3. Change the O.CommandRegister.Run tag to 1. The 1769-SDN scanner module transitions to Run mode. 4. If you receive a fault message on your PowerFlex 70 drive, press on the keypad to clear the fault. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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POL_O.Start tag to 1. The display on the drive registers the speed increase in Hertz until the value entered at the reference tag is reached. 7. Change the O.Start tag back to 0. Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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9. Change the Stop tag back to 0. 10. Select Go Offline. By starting and stopping the drive, you verified the following: The controller is correctly communicating with the drive. • The drive can receive simple commands. • Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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11 1485P-P1E4-R5 KwikLink sealed micro connector 11 1769-SDN scanner module 26 node address 1799-DNC5MMS 5-pin linear to micro male adapter 11 set on 1769-SDN scanner module 26 set on 20-COMM-D DeviceNet adapter 17 Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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10 prerequisite tasks 6 use tags 48 RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software 7 configuration file 29 configure scanlist 35 register an EDS file 23 requirements 10 set node address on 1769-SDN scanner module 26 Rockwell Automation Publication IASIMP-QS030A-EN-P - July 2012...
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