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Getting Started with NI 9514/16
C Series Modules and
AKD Servo Drives
This document explains how to install and configure the AKD servo drives for use with the
NI 9514 and NI 9516 C Series drive interface modules.
If you encounter any problems during setup, refer to the
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Troubleshooting
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What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 2
Software............................................................................................................................ 3
Hardware Installation and Configuration ................................................................................. 4
Step 1: Set Up the Real Time System............................................................................... 5
Step 2: Connect NI 9514/16 to AKD Drive Cable to the C Series Module ..................... 5
Step 3: Mount the Drive and Connect the Protective Earth ............................................. 7
Step 6: Connect the Motor and Encoder to the Drive....................................................... 9
Step 7: Connect the AC Input Power................................................................................ 9
Step 8: Connect the Drive Communication...................................................................... 11
Step 9: Confirm Drive Connections ................................................................................. 12
Software Installation and Configuration................................................................................... 12
Step 1: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller ..................................... 12
Step 2: Creating a Project and Adding NI RT Controller................................................. 13
A. CompactRIO Controller....................................................................................... 13
B. EtherCAT Master and NI 9144 EtherCAT Expansion Chassis ........................... 14
C. NI 9146/7/8/9 Ethernet RIO Expansion Chassis ................................................. 15
Step 3: Adding an NI SoftMotion Axis to the Project...................................................... 15
Step 4: Configure the NI 9514 or NI 9516 C Series Modules.......................................... 17
Step 5: Install AKD WorkBench and Configure the Drive .............................................. 20
Step 6: Enable and Test the Drive using LabVIEW......................................................... 27
Tips and Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 28
The Drive Does Not Enable.............................................................................................. 28
Using an EtherCAT AKD Drive in Analog Mode ........................................................... 29
Cannot Communicate With the Drive Using Ethernet ..................................................... 29
Connecting to the PC Using a Static IP............................................................................ 30
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Hardware Installation and Configuration ................. 4 Step 1: Set Up the Real Time System................5 Step 2: Connect NI 9514/16 to AKD Drive Cable to the C Series Module ..... 5 Step 3: Mount the Drive and Connect the Protective Earth ..........7 Step 4: Connect the Logic Power Supply to the NI 9514/16 to AKD Drive Cable .. -
Page 2: What You Need To Get Started
You need the following items to get started. Hardware NI 9514 or NI 9516 C Series servo drive interface module NI Real-Time controller – CompactRIO controller and chassis that support the RIO Scan Interface To determine if your controller and chassis support the RIO Scan Interface go and enter the Info Code ni.com/info... -
Page 3: Software
The following are the required software for the NI 9514 module. Depending Note on the Real Time controller and other C Series module being used, a newer version of software maybe needed. NI recommends to use the latest available softwares. -
Page 4: Hardware Installation And Configuration
Hardware Installation and Configuration This section covers the hardware setup for the CompactRIO system, NI 9514 or NI 9516 C Series module, and AKD servo drive. Figure 2 shows an overview of the connectors on the AKD servo drive. Figure 2. AKD Servo Drive Connectors... -
Page 5: Step 1: Set Up The Real Time System
C Series Module Connect the MDR and DSUB connectors on the NI 9514/16 to AKD Drive Cable (part number 781524-01) to the MDR and DSUB connectors on the C Series module. Figure 3 shows the NI 9514/16 to AKD Drive Cable connectors. - Page 6 X1 3-pin Connector—+24 V power supply connection for the AKD servo drive provided • through the 20-pin screw terminal connector. • Screw Terminal Connector—20-pin screw terminal connector for external I/O connections. Table 1 shows the screw terminal I/O connector pinout. Table 1.
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Page 7: Step 3: Mount The Drive And Connect The Protective Earth
The safety relay must comply with the requirements of the SIL 2 according to IEC 61800-5-2, PL d according to ISO 13849-1, or Category 3 according to EN-954. Refer to the AKD Installation Manual for more information. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 7... - Page 8 Figure 4 shows the X1 connector pin assignment and wire colors. Figure 4. AKD X1 Connector +24 V (Red) GND (Black) STO (Brown) X1 3-Pin Connector Connect the cable X9 DSUB connector to the AKD servo drive X9 DSUB connector. Connect the cable X8 10-pin connector to the AKD servo drive X8 10-pin connector.
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Page 9: Step 6: Connect The Motor And Encoder To The Drive
(±RB) and DC bus link (-DC). Refer to the AKD Installation Manual for information about using these terminals. Do not turn on the AC power until after you complete Step 8: Connect the Note Drive Communication section. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 9... - Page 10 Figure 7 shows the location and pin assignment for the X3 connector. Figure 7. AKD Servo Drive X3 Connector –RB –DC AC input power can be connected for either a three-phase or single-phase operation. External filtering and fusing are optionally provided by the user. Refer to the Note AKD Installation Manual for information about filter and fuse requirements.
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Page 11: Step 8: Connect The Drive Communication
Connect the AKD servo drive X11 service port to a hub, switch, or router using an Ethernet cable. Figure 10 shows the location of the X11 service port on the drive. Figure 10. AKD Servo Drive X11 Connector Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 11... -
Page 12: Step 9: Confirm Drive Connections
Faults toolbar button in the AKD WorkBench software. Software Installation and Configuration This section covers installing and configuring the software for the AKD servo drive and NI 9514 or NI 9516 C Series modules. Step 1: Install Software on and Configure the NI RT Controller Complete the following steps to configure the controller and install software on it. -
Page 13: Step 2: Creating A Project And Adding Ni Rt Controller
Right-click the CompactRIO chassis in the Project Explorer window and select Properties from the shortcut menu to display this dialog box. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 13... -
Page 14: Ethercat Master And Ni 9144 Ethercat Expansion Chassis
Click Discover in the Discover C Series Modules? dialog box if it appears. Click Continue. Right-click the controller item in the Project Explorer window and select Properties from the shortcut menu to display the RT Target Properties dialog box. Select Scan Engine from the Category list to display the Scan Engine page. -
Page 15: Ni 9146/7/8/9 Ethernet Rio Expansion Chassis
C. NI 9146/7/8/9 Ethernet RIO Expansion Chassis Complete the following steps to add the device to the project and detect the C Series modules if the NI 9146/7/8/9 Ethernet RIO Expansion chassis is being used. Right-click the top-level project item in the Project Explorer window and select New»... - Page 16 Click OK to close the Axis Manager dialog box. The new axis is added to the Project Explorer window. You cannot associate more than one axis with the same C Series module. Note When you have finished these steps your LabVIEW project should look similar to the image in Figure 13.
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Page 17: Step 4: Configure The Ni 9514 Or Ni 9516 C Series Modules
LabVIEW NI SoftMotion Module you are using. Click the Digital I/O button to open the Digital I/O page and map DI 1 to Drive Fault/Alarm. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 17... - Page 18 In the Forward Limit and Reverse Limit sections ensure that the settings match the following: These configuration settings disable limits for initial setup and testing Note purposes. National Instruments recommends connecting and enabling limits in your final application. • Clear the Enable checkbox from both Forward Limit and Reverse Limit.
- Page 19 Right-click the controller item in the Project Explorer window and select Deploy All to deploy the axis information. 10. Select File»Save Project to save the project. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 19...
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Page 20: Step 5: Install Akd Workbench And Configure The Drive
Step 5: Install AKD WorkBench and Configure the Drive AKD WorkBench is available on the CD that came with the AKD servo drive and is also . Complete the following steps to install and configure the available from ni.com/updates drive settings with AKD WorkBench. Insert the AKD WorkBench CD in the CD-ROM drive on your PC. - Page 21 Figure 16 shows the AKD WorkBench start page. Figure 16. AKD WorkBench Start Page Available Drives Specify Address Connect to Drive Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 21...
- Page 22 on the AKD (Optional) Change the name of the drive from the default name of no_name Overview page to a more descriptive name. Figure 17 shows the AKD Overview page. Figure 17. AKD WorkBench Overview Page Software Enable/Disable Software Enable/Disable Command Source Drive Active Indicator Operation Mode...
- Page 23 In general, higher resolution values result in more difficult servo loop tuning; lower resolution values provide less Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 23...
- Page 24 accuracy. If you select a different value for Resolution, remember to update the Counts Per revolution setting in the Axis Configuration dialog box. Set the Index Offset to 0. Figure 19 shows the AKD WorkBench Encoder Emulation page. Figure 19. AKD WorkBench Encoder Emulation Page Configure the analog input command scaling.
- Page 25 Scale = Motor continuous current / 10 For example, if you have a motor with a maximum current of 3.00 Arms set Scale to 0.3 Arms/V. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 25...
- Page 26 Figure 21 shows the analog input scaling setting. Figure 21. AKD WorkBench Analog Input Scale Setting 10. Configure the software enable signal: Click the Parameters tree icon to list all configurable drive parameters. Expand the Drive section. Set the Software enable default parameter to 1. 26 | ni.com | Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives...
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Page 27: Step 6: Enable And Test The Drive Using Labview
If the motor is already connected to a mechanical system, ensure that moving the motor shaft for 10 revolutions at 1 revolution per second will not damage any components. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 27... -
Page 28: Tips And Troubleshooting
If, after going through all steps in this document, the AKD servo drive does not enable, verify the following settings: • The Drive Enable line from the NI 9514 or NI 9516 C Series module must be active. Figure 17 shows the location of the hardware enable indicator in the AKD WorkBench software. -
Page 29: Using An Ethercat Akd Drive In Analog Mode
Confirm that the link LEDs on the drive and PC are both illuminated. Figure 10 shows the location of the link LED on the drive. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 29... -
Page 30: Connecting To The Pc Using A Static Ip
Connecting to the PC Using a Static IP Use the S1 and S2 rotary switches on the drive to set a static IP address. The IP address is . For example, if S1 is set to 2 and S2 is set to 3 the IP address is 192.168.0.S1S2 192.168.0.23 If you change S1 or S2 when the +24 V power supply is powered on, you must... -
Page 31: Wiring Diagram
24 V DC Mains Contactor Encoder Encoder Evaluation Emulation Service TCP/IP PE–Connection (Protective Earth) L1 L2 L3 PE Chassis Ground Connection (Panel) Shield Connection Via Plug Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 31... -
Page 32: Where To Go From Here
• Operating instructions for the controller and C Series modules. • AKD Installation Manual—Use this document to learn additional information about the electrical and mechanical aspects of the AKD servo drive, including important safety information. -
Page 33: Worldwide Support And Services
For telephone support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact ni.com/niglobal information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. Getting Started with NI 9514/16 Modules and AKD Servo Drives | © National Instruments | 33... - Page 34 For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the National Instruments Patents Notice at ni.com/patents. You can find information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party legal notices in the readme file for your NI product.
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