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Setup
Communication
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V 5.6-H or later
09/2013
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  • Page 1 POSITool Setup Operation manual Communication Diagnosis V 5.6-H or later 09/2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Operation manual Table of contents 1 Introduction ....... . Purpose of the manual.
  • Page 3 Table of contents Operation manual 6 Access level ....... Parameter level ........Configuration level .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Operation manual 8.4.9 Service ......... 8.4.10Print Scope pictures.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Operation manual Introduction Purpose of the manual This manual describes the POSITool software. The following topics are included: • A discussion of the installation • Explanations of the structure of the software • The levels which can be set •...
  • Page 6 Introduction Operation manual The documentation of the SDS 5000 includes the following manuals: Manual Contents Latest version Commissioning Instructions Reinstallation, replacement, function test 442301 V 5.6-H Projecting manual Installation and connection 442277 V 5.6-H Operating manual Set up the inverter 442289 V 5.6-H a) At the time of publication.

  • Page 7: Further Support

    Introduction Operation manual Further support If you have technical questions that are not answered by this document, please contact: • Phone: +49 7231 582-3060 • E-mail: applications@stoeber.de If you have questions about the documentation, please contact: • E-mail: electronics@stoeber.de If you have questions about training sessions, please contact: •...

  • Page 8: Notes On Safety

    Notes on Safety Operation manual Notes on Safety Product maintenance The obligation to maintain refers to the two latest software versions created by STÖBER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GmbH + Co. KG and approved for use. STÖBER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GmbH + Co. KG will either correct software errors or will provide the customer with a new software version.

  • Page 9: Component Part Of The Product

    Notes on Safety Operation manual The customer is not authorized to use, copy, change or pass on/transmit the software for purposes other than those in these regulations. The customer is also not authorized to convert the software (i.e., reverse assembly, reverse compilation) or to compile it in any other way.
  • Page 10 Notes on Safety Operation manual DANGER! Danger means that serious danger of death exists  if the stated precautionary measures are not taken. Information indicates important information about the product or a highlighted portion of the documentation which requires special attention. ID 442233.05...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Operation manual Installation The software package POSITool is available free of charge on the related product CD or from the Internet under www.stoeber.de. During installation, be sure to adhere to the described notes! Following system requirements apply to the software POSITool: •...

  • Page 12: Start Positool

    Start POSITool Operation manual Start POSITool To make it easier for the user to open POSITool, the start will be explained first. After the software is open, the start screen (shown below) appears. It offers the user three possibilities (see Figure 4 1): •...

  • Page 13: Open Project

    Start POSITool Operation manual • Step 5: This step provides the user with databases of the STÖBER standard motors. When a motor is selected, the motor data are entered in the project. • Step 6: This step concerns the configuration of the inverter. This includes the setting of the type of inverter used, the option modules and the braking resistor.

  • Page 14: Reverse Documentation From Connected Inverter

    Start POSITool Operation manual "Reverse documentation from connected inverter" When a reverse documentation is created, the data stored on the inverter is read during online operation and indicated in POSITool (see chap. 5.5). The inverter must be connected with the PC. For further information on the communication between PC and inverter, see chapter 7 Communication.

  • Page 15: Setup Of Positool

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual Setup of POSITool This chapter explains the setup of POSITool. This includes the definition of various areas and the explanation of management functions. POSITool contains several areas which must be distinguished between (see ). To the left you will find project administration with the project view, the library view and the hierarchy view.

  • Page 16: Project View

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual Button Function Print Info about POSITool Establish connection to inverter (MDS 5000 and FDS 5000), see section 7.1 Communication with MDS 5000 and FDS 5000 Establish direct connection (SDS 5000), see section 7.2.6 Establishing a direct connection Establish Internet connection (SDS 5000), see section 7.2 Communication with SDS 5000 Establish LAN connection (SDS 5000), see section 7.2...

  • Page 17: Inverter View

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual Inverter view Information Please note that POSITool can communicate exclusively with an SDS 5000 if the inverter entry of the SDS 5000 is configured in an IGB entry or an EtherCAT entry. See chapter 5.4 IGB Entry or the EtherCAT documentation for more information (see chapter 1.2 Other manuals).
  • Page 18 Setup of POSITool Operation manual • New inverter adds a new inverter to a project. The new inverter directory is indicated in the project view and can be edited there. • New inverter from connected inverter adds an inverter configuration to a project which (the configuration) is read from a connected inverter.

  • Page 19: Igb Entry

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual IGB Entry In order for POSITool to communicate via IGB with one or more inverters of device series SDS 5000, an IGB entry must be available in the project and the SDS 5000 must be assigned to the IGB entry. 5.4.1 Create an IGB entry Remember that only one IGB per project may be present.

  • Page 20: Parameters

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual Parameters The parameters contained in the particular configuration are available in a parameter list. The parameters to be indicated are determined by the selected application and the set parameter level. Fig. 5-3 Parameter list The parameter table is shown in the upper half of the screen. A parameter with the following information is inserted in each line: •...
  • Page 21 Setup of POSITool Operation manual To reset a changed value to the default value, the user can click on the line with the right mouse button. A context menu appears with the command "accept value from default". CAUTION! To reset a changed value to the default value, the user can click on the line with the right mouse button.

  • Page 22: Configuration

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual Configuration The configuration screen contains the programming user interface. When the option free graphic programming is used, blocks can be inserted here and linked. Applications defined by STÖBER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG contain the programming in a capsule block. The structural setup of the POSITool configuration is illustrated in .

  • Page 23: Other Areas

    Setup of POSITool Operation manual Other Areas 5.7.1 Libraries Blocks for the free, graphic programming option are entered in the library directory. The user can drag them to the configuration screen and link them. The user level determines which blocks are visible and can be used (see chapter 6). 5.7.2 Hierarchy view The hierarchy view shows a tree structure of the hierarchy of the current...

  • Page 24: Access Level

    Access level Operation manual Access level Separate access levels for configuration and parameters exist for the 5 generation of STÖBER inverter. This means that parameters disappear and the view of the configuration is locked at a certain level. The user can choose between the levels 0, 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 25: Configuration Level

    Access level Operation manual Configuration level Information At the configuration level only levels 0 to 2 can be set as desired. Level 3 can only be used with a key file! The settings up to level 2 are sufficient for users of the applications defined by STÖBER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK! The configuration level determines the programming capability.

  • Page 26: Communication

    Communication Operation manual Communication Since communication with the MDS 5000 and FDS 5000 is very different from the SDS 5000, these two methods of communication will be described separately. Communication with MDS 5000 and FDS 5000 Communication between PC and inverter is established with a serial connection. A cable (cat.

  • Page 27: Settings

    Communication Operation manual 7.1.1 Settings The serial transmission is parameterized in the inverter entry under Communication/Settings. The dialog which appears indicates the communication status. Communication is parameterized below this. The settings include the interface used on the PC, the transmission speed and the bus address. 0 is preset as the bus address.
  • Page 28 Communication Operation manual Both devices must have the same configuration and parameter values for a serial connection between PC and inverter. If the user gives the command to go online via one of the two ways, POSITool checks the configuration of PC and inverter. During this check a differentiation can be made between two results: •...
  • Page 29 Communication Operation manual case (know-how protection) a partial reverse documentation can be read. The following functions are available in this online mode. • Parameter lists • Fault memory indication • Scope • Simubox • Free parameter list When online mode is concluded with a partial reverse documentation, the data record is marked as reverse documentation and parameter values can no longer be changed.
  • Page 30 Communication Operation manual Second case: Identical configurations When POSITool determines that the configurations are identical, the dialog screen shown in appears. When this happens, you have the following choices: • Load the parameters from POSITool to the inverter ( ) or •...
  • Page 31 Communication Operation manual Ergebnis NOTICE After being loaded to the inverter the application is not saved safe from power failures!  To do this, execute A00 Save values. During the connection is established, a status screen appears in the working area. The progress of the current status procedure is indicated in this screen.

  • Page 32: Communication With Sds 5000

    Communication Operation manual Communication with SDS 5000 By setting up an Integrated Bus (IGB), you have different possibilities for communication with one or more SDS 5000 units: • a direct connection between the inverter and PC • a remote maintenance connection via a local network (LAN) •...
  • Page 33 Communication Operation manual Plug wiring Patch or crossover Quality CAT5e (or better) Shielding SFTP or PIMF (or better) • The maximum overall extent of the IGB network is 100 m. The IGB does not require an explicit master and the extensive configuration  •...

  • Page 34: Requirements For A Direct Connection

    Communication Operation manual 7.2.2 Requirements for a direct connection Note the following rule for the direct connection: • The socket of the gateway device and the computer's network connection must have IP addresses on the same subnet. Information To coordinate the IP addresses of the gateway device and the computer, you have the option of changing the IP address of either the computer or the gateway device.

  • Page 35: Determining The Ip Address And Subnet Mask Of The Pc

    Communication Operation manual IP address: 1000 0000.1100 1110.0001 0001.1011 0001 Network section, must be Device section, must be identical in the device and different in the device and PC A possible IP address for the device could therefore be: 1000 0000.1100 1111.0001 0001.1011 0001 = 128.207.17.177 7.2.4 Determining the IP address and subnet mask of the PC You can determine the IP address and subnet mask of the PC network interface...
  • Page 36 Communication Operation manual 2. Double click an inverter in the list.  The following dialog screen appears: 3. Click one of the two Determine settingsfrom network adapter buttons.  The following dialog screen appears: 4. In the top part of the dialog screen, select the network interface which is connected with the direct connection to the inverter.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Ip Address Of The Inverter

    Communication Operation manual 7.2.5 Adjusting the IP address of the inverter Proceed as shown below to adjust the IP address of the inverter to that of the PC network connection: Adjusting the IP address of the inverter 1. Determine the IP address and the subnet mask of the PC network connection (e.g., in the system control of your PC or in POSITool).

  • Page 38: Establishing A Direct Connection

    Communication Operation manual 7.2.6 Establishing a direct connection To establish a direct connection, proceed as follows: Establish a direct connection 1. Click the button in the toolbar of POSITool.  The following dialog screen is displayed: 2. Specify the IP address of the RJ45 connector that you have connected to the 3.

  • Page 39: Reading Data From The Sds 5000

    Communication Operation manual 7.2.7 Reading data from the SDS 5000 You must have established a direct connection before you can read data from an SDS 5000. After you have done this, proceed as shown below: Reading data from the SDS 5000 1.

  • Page 40: Writing Data To The Inverter

    Communication Operation manual 7.2.8 Writing data to the inverter To write data to the inverter, proceed as shown below: Writing data to the inverter 1. Click the Send to IGB... button in the IGB: display connected devices dialog screen.  The following dialog screen appears: 2.

  • Page 41: Diagnosis

    Diagnosis Operation manual Diagnosis The POSITool software offers a wide range of diagnostic functions. • Fault memory: The fault memory contains the last 10 faults. • Free parameter list: Parameters can be inscribed, monitored and changed in the free parameter list. •...

  • Page 42: Free Parameter List

    Diagnosis Operation manual Reading the fault memory requires an online connection. It is opened in the inverter entry under Diagnosis\Fault memory. The display of the fault memory is updated when it is opened. Free Parameter list The free parameter list is used to indicate and change a selection of parameters adjusted to the application.

  • Page 43: Scope

    Diagnosis Operation manual Fig. 8-3 Simubox Simubox is opened in the inverter entry under Commissioning\Simubox. Simubox can only be used in online mode. If it is opened in offline mode, a display like the one in appears. Simubox is also available as a stand-alone application (i.e., it can be opened regardless of POSITool).

  • Page 44: Setup

    Diagnosis Operation manual Fig. 8-4 Scope 8.4.1 Setup The status is indicated in the upper, left-hand corner of the screen. The buttons Read, Start and Stop are used to control the picture. When this box is checked, the picture is automatically read from the inverter when the status of the picture reaches Done.

  • Page 45: Channel Selection

    Diagnosis Operation manual 8.4.2 Channel selection The dialog for selection of the parameters to be recorded is located under the Channel selection + trigger button. Fig. 8-5 Channel selection and trigger It must first be specified in the dialog box whether a parameter from the global or axis area is to be pictured.

  • Page 46: Exporting And Importing

    Diagnosis Operation manual When the dialog screen is confirmed with OK, the settings are accepted but Scope is not started before the OK and start Scope button is pressed. Terminate rejects the settings 8.4.4 Exporting and importing If you use the same or similar Scope settings in different projects, you can export the settings from the Settings - channel selection and trigger dialog screen and save them as a *.sco file (Export button).
  • Page 47 Diagnosis Operation manual Button Function Enlarge/reduce the scaling of the channel; + Ctrl key: Auto scaling Indicate/hide the channel. Inverted indication of the channel. Indicate the zero line of the channel. Indication of a value in individual bits. Can only be used for whole-number parameters without positions after the decimal point and not with selection parameters.

  • Page 48: Time Axis

    Diagnosis Operation manual 8.4.6 Time axis The following field is used to change the representation of the time axis. The indication shows the current scaling. Fig. 8-7 Time axis Button Function Shift the picture to the right/left by one grid interval. Shift key: Shift the picture by 1 pixel.

  • Page 49: Service

    Diagnosis Operation manual Eight markers (M1 to M8) are available for precise analysis of the recorded values. Each marker has two measuring points (A and B). The buttons control the following functions: Button Function Switch on/off the selected marker. Selection of a selected marker. Selection of the color for the selected marker.

  • Page 50: 10Print Scope Pictures

    Diagnosis Operation manual 8.4.10 Print Scope pictures When Scope pictures are printed, this includes saved and current pictures. Printing can be started from Scope or from the general print dialog. After start, the print dialog is indicated as shown in Fig. 8-10. One picture is printed to a page.
  • Page 51 Diagnosis Operation manual Fig. 8-11 View of a printed page The axis switchover data are also shown graphically under the picture. Black bars indicate when an axis was active (E84=0 to 3). Gray bars indicate selected but inactive axes (E84=4 to 7). In the example shown in Fig. 8-12the area of the black bar shows axis 1 as active.

  • Page 52: Positool - Options

    POSITool – Options Operation manual POSITool – Options Print The print function can be accessed via the menu item File/Print ..The inverter to be printed is selected in the print dialog with a combination box (8.4.10). The following data can be shown in a printout: •...
  • Page 53 POSITool – Options Operation manual Fig. 9-1 Export window The export procedure is started by pressing the Export button. A dialog appears in which the target folder and file name are entered. The parameter values are exported in CSV format (comma separated value). A CSV file contains one area for each axis and global area.

  • Page 54: Import

    POSITool – Options Operation manual 9.2.2 Import To import a file, select menu item Import parameter values... in the File menu. After the file is selected with the Open file dialog, the screen shown in appears. An area of the CSV is assigned a target area in POSITool. This makes it possible, for instance, to import the axis 1 area of the CSV file to axis 3.

  • Page 55: Integrating Documentation In Positool

    POSITool – Options Operation manual Integrating Documentation in POSITool You have the option of indicating product descriptions of STÖBER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GmbH & Co. KG in PDF format in POSITool and opening them there. Proceed as described below: Integrating documentation in POSITool 1.
  • Page 56 POSITool – Options Operation manual Fig. 9-6 Listing of the PDF documents in the Project view ID 442233.05...

  • Page 57: Additional Options

    POSITool – Options Operation manual Additional options Configuration-independent options of POSITool are indicated under Options in the Extras menu. For instance, the start behavior or memory options can be set here. Fig. 9-7 View of the setting dialog 9.4.1 Start behavior The optional indication of the start screen is part of the start behavior of POSITool.
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  • Page 59 E-Mail: mail@stober.co.uk eMail: info@stoeber.it www.stober.co.uk www.stoeber.it China Japan Singapore STOBER CHINA STOBER Japan STOBER Singapore Pte. Ltd. German Centre Beijing P.O. Box 113-002, 6 chome 50 Tagore Lane Unit 2010, Landmark Tower 2, 15-8, Hon-komagome #05-06B 8 North Dongsanhuan Road Bunkyo-ku...
  • Page 60 STÖBER ANTRIEBSTECHNIK GmbH + Co. KG Kieselbronner Str. 12 75177 PFORZHEIM GERMANY Tel. +49 7231 582-0 Fax. +49 7231 582-1000 E-Mail: mail@stoeber.de 24/h service hotline +49 180 5 786 323 www.stober.com Technische Änderungen vorbehalten Errors and changes excepted ID 442233.05 09/2013 442233.05...

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