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This section provides a complete functional description of the FM-4 module. It is intended to provide you, the user, with a
thorough understanding of all operations. The description includes references to many FM-4 module and drive parameters
which can be displayed and/or edited using PowerTools Pro software, or through any Modbus interface.
The FM-4 module augments the drive by providing the ability to implement programs written using PowerTools Pro. When
a FM-4 module is attached to a drive, it overrides the operation and user accessible features of the drive. The drive's basic
operating modes (Pulse, Velocity and Torque) are not available when a FM-4 module is attached.
The FM-4 module stores drive setup parameters within the module itself. This allows the user to transfer the FM-4 module
to another drive without losing setup parameters.
The FM-4 module allows the user to set up 55 different Indexes, Jog functions and a Home. It also provides eight digital input
lines and four digital output lines in addition to the four input and three output lines available on the drive.
Software Interface
The FM-4 module is set up using PowerTools Pro software. PowerTools Pro is an easy-to-use Windows® based setup and
diagnostics tool. It provides the user with the ability to create, edit and maintain the drive's setup. You can download or
upload the setup data to or from a device. The setup data can also be save to a file on the PC or printed for review or permanent
storage.
PowerTools Pro Setup Software
PowerTools Pro is designed to be the easiest-to-use software available for single axis motion controllers.
Features
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"Hierarchy Tree" for quick navigation to any setup view
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Simple I/O function assignments
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Powerful online diagnostic capabilities
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Programming
Figure 3:
Hierarchy Tree
The "Hierarchy Tree" (shown above on the left side) contains expandable groups of parameters. The groups can be expanded
and contracted just like folders in Windows® Explorer. Left click on a view name in the Hierarchy Tree will display that view
on the right side of the computer screen.
To setup a drive the user simply steps through the Hierarchy Tree from top to bottom starting with the Setup view. Simple
applications can be setup in a matter of minutes.
FM-4 Programming Module Reference Manual
Operational Overview
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