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HM-40114 OPX-2A Data Setter CRK Series < > Built-in Controller OPERATING MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Oriental Motor product. This Operating Manual describes product handling procedures and safety precautions. Please read it thoroughly to ensure safe operation. • •...
10.2 Operation in the copy mode....38 OPX-2A..........10 10.3 Downloading to the driver ..... 39 Location for installation ......10 10.4 Uploading to the OPX-2A ..... 40 Installation method ........10 10.5 Verifying data ........41 Connecting to the driver ......11 10.6 Initializing driver data ......
Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these instructions. Also read the “Safety precautions” sections in the operating manuals that came with the product you are combining with the OPX-2A. Handling the product without observing the instructions that accompany a Warning “Warning”...
Features of OPX-2A The OPX-2A can be used not only to set driver operation data and parameters, but it also serves as a storage location for driver data. Driver data is saved in the areas called “data banks”. Four data banks are provided.
3 Preparation 3 Preparation This chapter explains the items you should know before using the data setter OPX-2A. 3.1 Checking the product Verify that the items listed below are included. Report any missing or damaged items to the branch or sales office from which you purchased the product.
3 Preparation 3.3 How to read the display The display consists of 7-segment LEDs. (The number “5” and alphabet “S” are the same.) • Numbers • Alphabets • Signes 3.4 How to read the LED indicators When the operation mode is changed or an alarm or warning generates, a corresponding LED will be lit. While the motor is operating or the edit lock function is enabled, the condition is also indicated by the illumination of a corresponding LED.
3 Preparation 3.5 Types of operation modes The OPX-2A has multiple operation modes. The operation mode will change every time the is pressed. The display starts in the monitor mode when the power is turned on. Monitor mode (MON) Copy mode...
This is the basic operation flow. key on the OPX-2A is pressed while internal processing is being If the Note performed via RS-485 communication, the top screen will not change to any of its sub-screens and “mEm-bUSY”...
Operation data and parameters are saved to the driver’s EEPROM. The EEPROM can be rewritten approx. 100,000 times. The EEPROM will be rewritten after one of the following operations is performed: • Edit any operation data or parameter • Download data from the OPX-2A to the driver • Initialize driver data −9−...
• 1000 m (3300 ft.) or less above sea level 4.2 Installation method Using a metal plate of 1 to 3 mm (0.04 to 0.12 in.) in thickness, insert the OPX-2A into the mounting hole from the front side and securely affix the OPX-2A.
4 Installation and connection of the OPX-2A 4.3 Connecting to the driver Plug the connector attached to the end of the OPX-2A cable into the communication connector (CN3) on the driver, and then turn on the power to the driver.
5 Screen transitions 5 Screen transitions Top screen Monitor mode Command speed Command position Encoder count I/O monitor Present warning Present alarm Data mode Data No. selection 1 Data No. selection 2 Data No. selection 63 Parameter mode Application parametrs Motor Common Alarm/warning...
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5 Screen transitions The following operations cannot be performed while the edit lock function (p.7) is enabled: Note Edit operation data, edit parameters, clear alarm/warning records, presetting the position, preset the encoder counter, teaching and perform operations in the copy mode : Use to navigate through the items.
6 Monitor mode 6 Monitor mode 6.1 What you can do in the monitor mode • Monitoring the operating status You can monitor the command motor speed, command position, encoder counter, operation data number corresponding to the current operation, and operation data number currently selected in real time. •...
Press the key. The alarm is reset. Some alarms cannot be reset on the OPX-2A. For details, refer to “Alarm code list” on Note p.16. To reset these alarms, you must cycle the power. • How to check an alarm record You can check up to ten most recent alarms, starting from the latest one.
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∗ If operations are limited by the edit lock function (p.7), the screen text in gray is not shown. • Alarm code list Resetting on Number of times the driver’s Code Alarm name the OPX-2A ALARM LED blinks Overflow Possible EEPROM error Not possible...
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6 Monitor mode Present warning When a warning generates, a corresponding warning code will be displayed. You can also check or clear warning records. Do not turn off the driver power while warning records are being cleared (= while the Note display is blinking).
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6 Monitor mode I/O monitor You can check the ON/OFF status of each I/O signal of the driver (Lit: ON, Unlit: OFF). Use the to select input signals or output signals. Top screen of I/O monitor to navigate through the items. Input monitor 1 Input monitor 2 Input monitor 3...
Up to 63 sets of motor operation data can be set. Once set, the operation data is stored in the driver. The data will not be lost even after the OPX-2A is disconnected from the driver. Before setting operation data, read the CRK series built-in controller OPERATING MANUAL carefully to understand the basic operations, functions and other details of the driver.
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Note 1 second. If this error display appears, input a different value that falls within the setting range. key on the OPX-2A is pressed while internal processing is being If the • performed via RS-485 communication, the top screen will not change to any of its sub-screens and “mEm-bUSY”...
7 Data mode You can select a desired operation data set based on a combination of ON/OFF statuses of M0 through M5 inputs of the driver. Operation data number Sequential positioning • • • • • • • • • •...
8 Parameter mode 8 Parameter mode You can set parameters relating to motor operation and control. These parameters are saved in the driver. Before setting parameters, read the CRK series built-in controller OPERATING MANUAL carefully to understand the basic operations, functions and other details of the driver. Parameters have significant bearing on motor operation.
8 Parameter mode 8.2 Operation in the parameter mode Use the key to select the parameter mode. Press the key in the top screen of the parameter mode, and use the keys to select the application parameters or system parameters. Press the key again to move to the parameter item screen.
Note 1 second. If this error display appears, input a different value that falls within the setting range. key on the OPX-2A is pressed while internal processing is being If the • performed via RS-485 communication, the top screen will not change to any of its sub-screens and “mEm-bUSY”...
8 Parameter mode 8.4 Description of application parameters I/O parameters to navigate Initial Setting range Description through the items. value START input mode 0: RS-485 Sets whether to input the communication START input signal via I/O 1: I/O or RS-485 communication. I/O STOP input 0: Disable Sets enable or disable...
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8 Parameter mode to navigate Initial Setting range Description through the items. value AWO contact configuration 0: Make (N.O.) Sets the AWO input logic. 1: Brake (N.C.) Hardware overtravel detection 0: Disable Sets whether to enable or 1: Enable disable hardware overtravel detection using LS inputs.
8 Parameter mode Motor parameters to navigate Initial Setting Description through the items. value range Operating current 5 to 100% Sets the motor operating current based on the rated current being 100%. Standstill current 5 to 50% Sets the motor standstill current as a percentage of the rated current, based on the rated current being 100%.
8 Parameter mode Return-to-home parameters to navigate Initial Setting range Description through the items. value Home-seeking mode 0: 2 sensors Set the mode for 1: 3 sensors return-to-home operation. Operating speed of home-seeking 1000 1 to 500,000 Hz Sets the operating speed for return- to-home operation.
8 Parameter mode Alarm/warning parameters to navigate Initial Setting range Description through the items. value Stepout detection band 0.1 to 360.0 deg Sets the judgment condition for misstep detection using the deviation (angle) between the command position and encoder counter value. Overvoltage warning 31.0 25.0 to 35.0 V...
8 Parameter mode Common parameters to navigate Initial Setting range Description through the items. value Software overtravel 0: Disable Sets whether to enable 1: Enable or disable software overtravel detection using soft limits. Positive software limit 8,388,607 −8,388,608 to Sets the value of soft +8,388,607 limit in + direction.
8 Parameter mode 8.5 Description of system parameters to navigate Initial Setting range Description through the items. value Motor rotation direction 0: + direction = Sets the rotation direction of motor output shaft. 1: + direction = Stepout detection 0: Disable Sets whether to enable or 1: Enable disable the misstep...
You can set the preset value as the command position. • Encoder counter preset You can set the preset value as the encoder counter value. • Teaching You can operate the motor using the keys on the OPX-2A and reflect the attained position in the operation data. −32−...
“oPE-Err” will be shown. Be sure to stop the motor operation before pressing the key. key on the OPX-2A is pressed while internal processing is being If the Note performed via RS-485 communication, the top screen will not change to any of its sub-screens and “mEm-bUSY”...
You can check the ON/OFF status of each input signal of the driver. You can also switch the ON/OFF status of each output signal on the OPX-2A. There is also an I/O test function with which you can check the connection status of the driver.
9 Test mode 9.4 JOG operation You can operate the motor using the keys on the OPX-2A. The operating speed corresponds to the value set in the “Jog operating speed” parameter [APP-2-06]. Take note that when the value set in the “Jog starting speed” parameter [APP-2-08] is greater than the value set in the “Jog operating speed”...
9 Test mode 9.6 Return-to-home operation You can perform a return-to-home operation. The operating speed corresponds to the value set in the “operating speed of home-seeking” parameter [APP-3-02]. During return-to-home operation, the motor rotates at the specified operating speed. Note Before commencing return-to-home operation, consider the status of the equipment and condition of its surroundings to confirm thoroughly that motor rotation will not cause any dangerous situations.
9 Test mode 9.9 Teaching You can operate the motor using the keys on the OPX-2A and reflect the attained position in the operation data. The absolute mode will be automatically selected as the operation mode of any position data set by teaching.
Since an EEPROM is used as the data memory element, stored data will be retained even after the power is turned off. In the copy mode, you can download data saved in the OPX-2A to the driver. You can also upload data saved in the driver to the OPX-2A.
10.3 Downloading to the driver In this operation, data in the specified data bank Driver number are downloaded to the driver. Download OPX-2A data to the driver. Top screen of download to input a value between 0 and 3.
OPX-2A. An error occurred while data Perform download again. If the was being downloaded. same error occurs, the data saved in the OPX-2A may be damaged. Upload the applicable data to set the OPX-2A data again. The specified data bank Check the data bank number.
OPX-2A. An error occurred while data Perform verification again. If the was being verified. same error occurs, the data saved in the OPX-2A may be damaged. Upload the applicable data to set the OPX-2A data again. The specified data bank Check the data bank number.
10 Copy mode 10.6 Initializing driver data In this operation, data saved in the driver are reverted to their initial values. Top screen of initialization to navigate through the items. Processing is in progress Initialize operation data (blinking display) Initialize application Processing is in progress parameters (blinking display)