Introduction; Before You Begin; What You Need - Allen-Bradley Ultra1500 Quick Start Manual

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Ultra1500 Drive Integration

Introduction

In this chapter, you configure the Ultra1500 drive parameters as necessary for the MicroLogix 1400
controller to communicate with the drive. (Configuration is done by using your personal computer connected
to the drive.)
The Ultra1500 drive communicates with the MicroLogix 1400 controller by using discrete I/O connections,
including Pulse Train Output step/direction signals. Each of your Ultra1500 drives must be configured by
using Ultraware software to send/receive the required discrete I/O to/from the MicroLogix 1400 controller.
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for configuring each of your Ultra1500 drives, whether you
are using the 1-axis, 2-axis, or 3-axis Simple Motion Control Building Block solution.
In addition, this chapter specifies the minimum number of parameters that need to be changed from the
factory default settings in order to establish communication with the MicroLogix 1400 controller. For your
machine application, there may be other drive parameters that need to be adjusted as well. You will need to
consult the drive documentation for information on all other drive parameters.

Before You Begin

• Review the Connected Components Building Blocks Quick Start, publication CC-QS001.
• Install Ultraware software.
• Apply power to your drive.

What You Need

• Personal computer with serial connection
• Ultra1500 drives
• Ultra1500 serial interface cable
• Ultraware software
• MicroLogix 1400 controller
• Connected Components Building Blocks Overview CD, publication CC-QR001
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