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HM-40068-3 OPX-2A Data Setter <AR Series> 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. • Always keep the manual where it is readily available.
1 Safety precautions Safety precautions The precautions described below are intended to prevent danger or injury to the user and other personnel through safe, correct use of the product. Use the product only after carefully reading and fully understanding these instructions. Also read the “Safety precautions”...
The product described in this manual has been designed and manufactured for use in general industrial machinery, and must not be used for any other purpose. Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. is not responsible for any damage caused through failure to observe this warning.
3 Preparation 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. •...
While the motor is operating or the edit lock function is enabled, the condition is also indicated by the illumination of a corresponding LED. Lit in the monitor mode Not used in AR series Lit in the parameter mode Lit in the test mode...
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 Parameter mode (MON) (PAR) The mode changes...
3 Preparation 3.7 Basic operations of the OPX-2A Use the six keys to set data and operate the motor. Operation flow The OPX-2A is operated according to the flow shown below. Level 1: Level 2: Level 3 Top screen in each mode Item selection screen to move navigate through...
3 Preparation How to input values As an example, how to change “+30” to “−100” is explained. Basic operations • Use the keys to increase/decrease the value or change the sign. Use the keys to move to the digit you want to edit. •...
4 Installation and connection of the OPX-2A Installation and connection of the OPX-2A 4.1 Location for installation The OPX-2A is designed and manufactured for installation in equipment. Install it in a well-ventilated location that provides easy access for inspection. The location must also satisfy the following conditions: •...
4 Installation and connection of the OPX-2A Removing method Press all of the four hooks provided on top and Hook bottom of the OPX-2A. In this condition, press the OPX-2A forward to release. 4.3 Connecting to the driver Plug the connector attached to the end of the OPX-2A cable into the communication connector (CN4) on the driver, and then turn on the power to the driver.
5 Screen transitions Screen transitions Top screen Monitor mode Speed Position Present alarm Parameter mode Application parameters Operating current Speed filter Data setter System parameters Electronic gear Operation setting Test mode Return to electrical I/O test JOG operation home operation Copy mode Download Upload...
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5 Screen transitions The following operations cannot be performed while the edit lock function (p.7) is enabled: Note Edit parameters, clear alarm/warning records, reset the electrical home position, perform operations in the copy mode : Use to navigate through the items. Present warning I/O monitor To speed...
6 Monitor mode Monitor mode 6.1 What you can do in the monitor mode • Monitoring the operating status You can monitor the speed and position of the motor in real time. • Checking alarms/warnings, clearing alarm/warning records, and resetting alarms •...
6 Monitor mode 6.3 Monitored items Speed You can check the speed of the motor (unit: r/min). While the motor is rotating in the CCW direction, “−” is shown in front of the displayed value. If the speed is indicated by an absolute value, no sign is shown to indicate the rotating direction. You can select the value display format using the displayed speed on OPX-2 parameter [APP-8-00] (p.29).
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6 Monitor mode Present alarm to navigate through the items. Alarm record 1 (latest) Alarm record 2 Alarm record 10 (oldest) Alarm reset Alarm is being reset (blinking display) Alarm records are being Clear alarm records cleared (blinking display) Alarm record 1 (latest) ∗...
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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 Warning code list Code Warning name Code Warning name Overflow rotation during current on Undervoltage Overflow rotation during current off Overload Overheat Overspeed Overvoltage Abnormal operation data ∗ Main power supply error Electronic gear setting error ∗ The ARD-A/ARD-C/ARD-S only. I/O monitor You can check the ON/OFF status of each I/O signal of the driver (Lit: ON, Unlit: OFF).
You can set parameters relating to motor operation and control. These parameters are saved in the driver. Before setting parameters, read the AR Series Driver OPERATING MANUAL carefully to understand the basic operations, functions and other details of the driver.
7 Parameter mode 7.2 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.
7 Parameter mode If the value you have input is outside the setting range, “Error” will be displayed for 1 Note second. If this error display appears, input a different value that falls within the setting range. 7.3 Setting example Pressing the key in the parameter item screen enables parameter setting.
7 Parameter mode 7.4 Description of application parameters Operating current parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description Operating current at value CURRENT '0' 0.0 to 100.0 Sets the operating current ratio for current setting switch “0.” Operating current at CURRENT '1' 12.5 0.0 to 100.0...
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7 Parameter mode Operating current at CURRENT 'B' Initial Operating current at Setting range Description value CURRENT 'C' 81.3 0.0 to 100.0 Sets the operating current ratio for current setting switch “C.” Operating current at CURRENT 'D' 87.5 0.0 to 100.0 Sets the operating current ratio for current setting switch “D.”...
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7 Parameter mode Speed filter parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description value Speed filter at V-FIL'0' 0 to 200 [ms] Sets the filter time constant for speed filter setting switch “0.” Speed filter at V-FIL '1' 0 to 200 [ms] Sets the filter time constant for speed filter setting switch “1.”...
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7 Parameter mode I/O parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description value I/O input mode 0: Positioning Selects the input signal mode. operation For push-motion operation, 1: Push-motion refer to the explanation on operation p.26. AL0-2 signal output 0: Disable Changes the setting to 1: Enable...
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7 Parameter mode About push-motion operation Push-motion operation is a type of operation where pulses are input to continuously pressurize the load. Set an operating current value for push-motion operation in each push-motion current parameter from 0 to 7 (from [APP-2-05] to [APP-2-12]). The current value set in each parameter will be used to limit the output torque.
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7 Parameter mode Current control mode parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description value Position loop gain 1 to 50 Set the position loop gain. When this value is increased, the motor response will increase. Note, however, that an excessively large value may increase the motor overshoot or cause hunting.
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7 Parameter mode Alarm warning parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description Abnormal operation data value warning 0: Disable Changes the setting to 1: Enable enable/disable the abnormal operation data Overflow rotation alarm warning output. during current on 3.00 0.01 to 300.00 Sets the condition under...
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7 Parameter mode Return to electrical home operation parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description Operating speed of return value operation 1 to 4000 Set the operating speed of [r/min] return to electrical home operation. Acceleration and deceleration rate of return operation 100.00...
7 Parameter mode 7.5 Description of system parameters Electronic gear parameters to navigate through the items. Initial Setting range Description value Electronic gear A1 1 to 1000 Electronic gear A2 1 to 1000 Sets the denominator of electronic gear to be Electronic gear A3 assigned to the resolution 1 to 1000...
8 Test mode Test mode 8.1 What you can do in the test mode • I/O test 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.
8 Test mode What happens when the key is pressed while the motor is operating While the motor is operating, you cannot move to any lower level from the top screen of the test mode. Pressing the key will generate an error, and “oPE-Err” will be shown. Be sure to stop the motor operation before pressing the key.
8 Test mode 8.4 JOG operation You can operate the motor using the keys on the OPX-2A. The operating speed corresponds to the value set in the operating speed of JOG operation parameter [APP-7-00]. If the value set in the starting speed of JOG operation parameter [APP-7-02] is greater than the value set in the operating speed of JOG operation parameter [APP-7-00], the starting speed of JOG operation is used.
8 Test mode 8.6 Electrical home reset You can set the current position as the electrical home position. If operations are limited by the edit lock function (p.7), the electrical home position Note cannot be reset. Top screen of electrical home reset Perform electrical home Processing is in progress...
9 Copy mode Copy mode The OPX-2A has four data banks, and parameters can be saved in each of these data banks. Since an EEPROM is used for the data memory, stored parameters will be retained even after the power is turned off.
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9 Copy mode • What happens when the key is pressed while the motor is operating While the motor is operating, you cannot move to any lower level from the top screen of the copy mode. Pressing the key will generate an error, and “oPE-Err”...
9 Copy mode 9.3 Downloading to the driver In this operation, parameters of the specified Driver data bank number are downloaded to the driver. Download OPX-2A parameters to the driver. Top screen of download to input a value between 0 and 3. Data bank selection 0 Download successful (blinking display) Data bank selection 3...
9 Copy mode 9.4 Uploading to the OPX-2A In this operation, parameters saved in the driver Driver is uploaded to the specified data bank number. Upload driver parameters to the OPX-2A. Top screen of upload to input a value between 0 and 3. Data bank selection 0 Upload successful (blinking display) Data bank selection 3...
9 Copy mode 9.5 Verifying parameters In this operation, parameters in the specified data bank number are verified against the corresponding parameters saved in the driver. If the verification finds that the two sets of parameters match, “Good” will be shown. If the two do not match, “Error”...
9 Copy mode 9.6 Initializing driver parameters In this operation, parameters saved in the driver are reverted to their initial values. Top screen of parameter initialization to navigate through the items. Initialize application Processing is in progress parameters (blinking display) Initialize system Processing is in progress parameters...
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If a new copy is required to replace an original manual that has been damaged or lost, please contact your nearest Oriental Motor branch or sales office. • Oriental Motor shall not be liable whatsoever for any problems relating to industrial property rights arising from use of any information, circuit, equipment or device provided or referenced in this manual.
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