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Summary of Contents for Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley 20-750-TLINK-XT
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TLink Option Module Catalog Numbers 20-750-TLINK-XT, 20-750-TLINK-FOC-5, 20-750-TLINK-FOC-10, 20-750-TLINK-FOC-50 User Manual Original Instructions...
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If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired. In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
Parameter 01 - [Port Number]. • The HIM or drive firmware revision number (FRN) is displayed as FRN X.xxx, where ‘X’ is the major revision number and ‘xxx’ is the minor revision number. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
TLink card is intended to provide synchronization of all drives in system and to share data from leader to followers. Status Indicators Transceiver Cage Plug for Receive Optional Power Transmit Supply Edge Connector Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
Optional external power supply can be used to maintain power for fiber- optic communications pass through when a drive is powered down We recommend the 1606 power supply family from Rockwell Automation. If using your own supply, TLink option modules draw 55 mA at 24 vDC.
Control Loop Intervals Leader Follower Synchronized Aligning time base Initial synchronization of the follower drives typically takes several hundred milliseconds. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
TLink network with three drives that are connected through TLink option modules. TLink option module A is the leader TLink option module. TLink option modules B and C are the followers. TLink module Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
TLink network with three drives that are connected through TLink option modules. TLink option module A is the leader TLink option module. TLink option modules B and C are the followers. TLink module Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
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TLink module C even if the drive that TLink option module B is installed in is not powered. Data flows from the leader to the followers and back to the leader from the last follower. Figure 2 - TLink Modules in Ring Network Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
1. Install TLink option module in port 4, 5, or 6 of the leader drive. 2. Install TLink options modules in additional follower drives with fiber- optic cables between drives. 3. Power on the drives. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
The interface firmware is contained within the PowerFlex 755T drive firmware. The interface firmware can be updated over the network. When updating firmware over the network, you can use the Allen-Bradley® ControlFLASH™ software tool. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
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The fault-related parameters are 10[CommLossAction], 11[CommWatchdogCfg], 12[SysCommLossCfg], 13[FibOfflineCfg], 14[ExtPwrLossCfg], and 15[OverTempCfg]. Appendix A for a complete list of TLink parameters and settings. Set the TLink fault actions in your drives according to your application needs. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
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Chapter 2 Configuring the TLink Option Module Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
• Red blinking: TLink FPGA detected an unexpected condition during communication/operation. Card status is sent to drive. Transceiver Cage DS1 DS2 DS3 DS4 Receive Transmit Plug for Optional 24V Power Supply Edge Connector Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
TLink cards or any of the preceding drives. followers is powered down check if external power supply is provided to its TLink card. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
PowerFlex® 20-HIM-A6 or 20-HIM-C6S HIM • Connected Components Workbench™ software, release 10 or later For details on how to view diagnostic items with the HIM, see the PowerFlex 20-HIM-A6/-C6S HIM (Human Interface Module) User Manual, publication 20HIM-UM001. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
4, 5, and 6 3 = FltCoastStop Major fault indicated. Ramp down to Stop. 'Flt CL Stop' (5) - Major fault indicated. Current Limit 4 = Flt RampStop Stop. 5 = Flt CL Stop Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
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10:2000 [Trq Ref A Sel] or 10:1800 [VRef A Sel]. TLink 4, 5, TLink In 2 Real Displays as a real number the second input of the TLink option module. — 0.00 and 6 Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
Appendix Block Diagrams TLink Control Overview Figure 3 shows the control overview using data selectors. Figure 3 - TLink Option Module Control Overview Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
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Appendix B Block Diagrams Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
150 horsepower. The ratio of load sharing can be adjusted such that each motor and drive set pulls a proportional amount of load under all conditions. Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
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Appendix C Load Sharing Applications Notes: Rockwell Automation Publication 750COM-UM100A-EN-P - June 2021...
TLink Option Module User Manual Additional Resources These documents contain additional information concerning related products from Rockwell Automation. Resource Description TLink Option Module Installation Instructions, publication 750COM-IN100. Provides installation information for the TLink option module. PowerFlex 20-750-TLINK-1 TLink Fiber Optic Cables Product Information, Provides basic safety precautions for fiber-optic cables that are used with TLink option publication 750COM-PC100.
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At the end of life, this equipment should be collected separately from any unsorted municipal waste. Rockwell Automation maintains current product environmental information on its website at rok.auto/pec. Allen-Bradley, expanding human possibility, Connected Components Workbench, ControlFLASH, PowerFlex, Rockwell Automation, Rockwell Software, and TotalFORCE are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc.
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