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Driver controller SD550 series Contents Introduction ..........................1 Contents ............................2 For safe usage ..........................4 Part names ................................ 6 1-1. Panel ....................................6 1-2. Model ....................................7 1-3. Names and models of connection cables ......................8 Inspection and Delivery ..........................9 Handling precautions .............................
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Driver controller SD550 series Specification ..............................49 Outer dimensions ............................49 Pin assignment of external I/O connector ..................52 Timing chart of the signals ........................53 I/O port electrical specification ......................54 I/O port monitor ............................55 List of setting items by operation sequence number ..............56 Configuration of transmitted data ......................
Driver controller SD550 series For safe usage When using this product (for installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection), be sure to understand the meaning of the following precautions and handle it correctly with much care for safety. It is difficult to state clearly all items regarding safety in this manual. Therefore, be aware that accurate judgment about safety by persons handling this product is very important to avoid a risk.
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Driver controller SD550 series WARNING ! ● Don't use a voltage other than specified. Don't use the driver with a voltage other than specified. Otherwise, a fire, electric shock, or failure occurs. ● Don't touch a part inside the controller. Don't touch a part inside the controller.
Driver controller SD550 series Preparation of “SD550” 1. Part names 1-1.Panel [1] Communication connector (USB) 2 Communication with a PC can be performed using 1 communication software (Optional). 3 4 [2] Power lamp Lights up while power is turned on. 5...
Driver controller SD550 series 1-2.Model The table below describes the driver controller. (For the tool units supported, refer to “Specification” on page 49.) Appearance of controller Type Model SD550 SD550...
Driver controller SD550 series 1-3.Names and models of connection cables The following 4 types of dedicated connection cables are available for “SD550”. [Note 1] The cable model has been changed as shown in the table below. They are compatible with each other only by changed the model. [Note 2] Even if the version number in the old model is different, it can be used.
Driver controller SD550 series 2. Inspection and Delivery When you receive a KX driver series product, perform a check and inspection as follows: Check/inspection item Remark [1] Is the product what you have ordered? Check it with the “Model” shown on the name plate. (Refer to the table of previous clause.) [2] Are connectors all included? Check if 3 types of connectors: power connector, network...
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Driver controller SD550 series (4) Pay attention to the following points when installing the controller. A: When installed on the rear surface B: When installed on the bottom Example Driver clearance when fastening screw (A). surface Fix it securely with M4 × 2. * For installation on the bottom surface (B), the screw-in length to the controller should be not longer...
Driver controller SD550 series 4. Cable and peripheral connection Cables are connected to the controller as shown in the figure below: Make sure that the connectors are inserted securely and locked. thickness wire must be connected using the attached screw. The ground wire of the motor cable must also be connected to the ground terminal.
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Driver controller SD550 series (2) Typical example of wiring A typical example of circuit diagrams is shown below. Single phase, 200 VAC, 50 Hz/60 Hz 単 相 A C 2 0 0 V 5 0 H z / 6 0 H z R...
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Driver controller SD550 series (3) Power connector connection The power connector is connected to single-phase 200 VAC−230VAC ±10% 50/60 Hz. Connector wiring and connection should be made by users. N ( Neutral ) L ( Phase / Hot ) * Use a wire of the following size. ...
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Driver controller SD550 series I/O connector connection The I/O connector is connected to the signals to/from upper control equipment. The connector is of soldering type. Wiring and connection should be performed by users. * Use a wire of the following size. ...
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Driver controller SD550 series (5) Network connector connection The network connector is connected to the signal to/from upper control equipment. Connector wiring and connection should be made by users. * Use a wire of the following size. AWG22−AWG28 (0.3−0.08 sq) Specification of network connector (Accessory) Connector terminal block Manufacturer...
Driver controller SD550 series How to turn on and off power (1) How to turn on power Turn on the “SD550” controller in the following procedure. [1]: Check that cables are connected correctly. Check power supply circuit wiring. Check motor wiring. ...
Driver controller SD550 series Operation Instructions 1. Before starting operation The following briefly explains controller functions and terminologies. Read the above before operating the controller. 1-1.Operation key function The following table shows the function of each key. キ ー 名 称 機...
Driver controller SD550 series 2. Mode and display indication The mode denotes a controller operation status. You can execute a program or exit settings by changing the mode. The controller has the following 6 modes. (The figure to the right shows a display indication. Note that the indication is an example.) 2-1.Trace mode This mode is used to display a number of a program step being executed.
Driver controller SD550 series 2-7.How to display monitored values In the 550 series controller, factory default mode is trace mode. Display monitored values, in the following procedure. (Examples of indications on controller) Press the left key several times to move the cursor (the blinking digit) to the leftmost digit.
Driver controller SD550 series 3. How to edit memory sheet You can change the operation, rotation speed, and output torque etc. of a tool unit by editing the “Memory sheets”. There are 2 types of memory sheets: the one is for “Memory sheet (0)” in which general settings common to all channels are specified;...
Driver controller SD550 series 3-2.Structure of memory sheet (1) and memory sheet (2) “Memory sheet (1)” and “Memory sheet (2)” have the following structure. [1]: Data area for each item [3]: Address number Memory sheet Channel number Data Set contents N·m N·m N·m...
Driver controller SD550 series 3-3.Meanings of the settings on memory sheets The following describes briefly the setting items on the memory sheet (0), memory sheet (1), and memory sheet (2). (1) Channel number to confirm operation (Address No: L490) A setting item for checking the operation etc. of a channel (1-15) irrespective of external channel signal.
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Driver controller SD550 series Final fastening operation/User program number When the operation mode instruction is 0-4. 0: Torque method (without channel connection operation) 1: Angle method (without connection operation) 2: Torque method (with channel connection operation) 3: Not used 4: Angle method (with channel connection operation) 5: Torque angle method (without channel connection operation) 6: Torque angle method (with channel connection operation) 7: Torque method (without stall operation, and without channel connection operation)
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Driver controller SD550 series [1] Operation mode (1st digit) Represents applicable screw types or operation. Instruction Name Types and operation of screws used mainly Machine screw Machine screws [Note1] Nut (With bit-fitting operation) Nuts (With bit-releasing operation) Bolt (Without bit-fitting operation) Bolts (With bit-releasing operation) Forward rotation Forward rotation operation...
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Driver controller SD550 series [4] Final fastening operation/User program number (4th digit) Represents a control method in the final fastening process or a user program. Instruction Name Fastening method (final fastening) in the final process Torque method Operation stops if the current value reaches a preset (Without channel connection value.
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Driver controller SD550 series [5] Channel connection operation The channel connection operation varies depending on the setting values entered for “Data №24/Signal output time” and “Data №25/Connection channel number”. If a fastening error occurs in the connection channel, operation is terminated without channel connection performed. “Data No.
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Driver controller SD550 series (5) Revolving speed during initial rundown (Data No. 00) Indicates a rotation speed of the output shaft of a tool unit until a screw has been seated (while a screw is being tightened). (Set to a value with consideration given to an impact torque.) (6) Current value during initial rundown (Data No.
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Driver controller SD550 series (16) Current value for changeover to angle during tapping (Data No. 12) Indicates the value of a current used to change over to angle method fastening when a screw, such as a tapping screw, taps a material. Input a percentage of the above current value for tapping (100%).
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Driver controller SD550 series (25) Lower limit/screw height detection 2 (Data No.21) Like the above (24), this item is specified if judgment is made whether or not screw floatation exist. The value specified here should satisfy the following condition. The judgment is valid if the number is not “0000”. You can monitor a screw floatation judgment value (in increments of 10°) with a monitor number “-159”...
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Driver controller SD550 series (32) Lower digits/revolving angle for free revolution (Data No. 28) Indicates a rotation angle of the output shaft of a tool unit when only forward or reverse rotation is performed individually. This setting is valid when the operation mode is set to forward or reverse rotation.
Driver controller SD550 series 3-4.How to edit cells Edit cells in the following way. This example shows how to change the setting value of address number 980 (L980). (Examples of indications on controller) Press key to move the cursor (blinking digit) to the upper most digit.
Driver controller SD550 series 3-5.Editing memory sheet using example problems [1] How to edit memory sheet in “Two-step fastening” The following explains how to configure the channel 0 of the tool unit KX150T2-01*1-20 for “Two-step fastening” of machine screws with a target torque of 0.7 N·m The “Two-step fastening”...
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Driver controller SD550 series (5) Set the cell of address number “L501” to Current value during initial rundown “0010”. To decrease an impact torque, specify a minimum necessary value. (Determine the Current value during initial rundown by referring to the graph [2] on pages 16-23 in a separate document “Tool unit Instruction manual”.) (6) Set the cell of address number “L502”...
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Driver controller SD550 series Memory sheet (0) Data Set contents Channel number to confirm operation (L490) 0540 Revolving speed for sensing of initial revolution (L491) 0010 Current value for sensing of initial revolution (L492) (L493) (L494) (L495) (L496) (L497) (L498) (L499) Memory sheet (1) (2) Used under channel #...
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Driver controller SD550 series [2] How to edit memory sheets for “Tapping fastening” The following explains how to configure the channel 1 of the tool unit KX150T2-03*1-20 for “Tapping fastening” of tapping screws with a target torque 2.0 N·m. The “Tapping fastening”, consisting of 3 processes: “Tap forming”, “Initial rundown”, and “Final fastening”, is an effective fastening method when a screw penetrates a fastener.
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Driver controller SD550 series During “Tapping fastening”, the relation between the fastening torque for tap forming and final fastening may become as follows: “Tap forming torque” ≥ “Final fastening torque” So, rotate a screw by a preset “Revolving angle during tapping”, and then tighten it using “Two-step fastening”...
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Driver controller SD550 series (For more information on the Operation sequence number, refer to the pages 22-30 and 56-61 of the Instruction manual.) (2) Set the cell of address number “L491” to Revolving speed for sensing of initial revolution “0550”. (3) Set the cell of address number “L492”...
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Driver controller SD550 series (You don’t need to input a value for an item in the memory sheets if no setting value is indicated in the cell.) Memory sheet (0) Data Set contents Channel number to confirm operation (L490) 0540 Revolving speed for sensing of initial revolution (L491) 0010...
Driver controller SD550 series 4. How to specify parameters Each parameter has been set to a proper value before the shipment from the factory. If any change to a parameter is required, set the parameter in the following procedure. 4-1.Parameters The parameters are setting values configuring the whole system (characteristics of the controller and a connected tool unit etc.).
Driver controller SD550 series 5. Operation Condition Alarm Function Alarm when number of tightening times exceeds the predetermined number. OK/NG lamp will blink in orange color as alarm when number of tightening times exceeds the [Note] recommended value in periodical check of tool unit Alarm will blink when power on and when about 30 seconds passed after tightening completed.
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Driver controller SD550 series ♦How to reset operation settings (Examples of indications on controller) Push key so that the cursor (figure blinking) is located at the most significant digit. Push either key or key while pushing key so that the figure indicated by the cursor changes to “L”.
Driver controller SD550 series Maintenance and inspection Since the controller uses highly reliable parts, daily inspection can be performed easily. Perform an inspection following the items in the table below. The “Inspection cycle” in the table is a rough standard. Increase or decrease the inspection cycle according to use status/environment.
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Driver controller SD550 series Alarm Name Meanings Cause Corrective measure number Unsupported tool unit is connected Replace the controller. A014 Machine type faulty Mismatch of tool unit type Replace the tool unit to the controller Damage to the tool unit ...
Driver controller SD550 series [1] When alarm number is “A.030” Specify a setting value “-220” in monitor mode and read a monitor value. Set the parameter number “Pa110” to the value read. [2] When alarm number is “A.031” Specify a setting value “-221” in monitor mode and read a monitor value. Set the parameter number “Pa112”...
Driver controller SD550 series 3. Troubleshooting This section discusses causes and remedial methods for typical screw fastening NG occurrence when the users are in screw fastening process using the standard program of the controller. Check the color of OK/NG lamp to see whether the system is in screw fastening NG or not. If a screw fastening NG occurs, the OK/NG lamp lights up in red on the front panel, but when screw fastening is running OK, the OK/NG lamp keeps lighting in green.
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Driver controller SD550 series State of controller Cause Remedial method Screw fastening NG, with NG on controller main unit side [Note 1] indication of “0000” on display Adjust the torque waveform Screw fastening NG, with Torque waveform processing NG processing setting “Waveform indication of “0001”...
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Driver controller SD550 series 3-2. Cause of controller NG and corrective measure Switch the controller from monitor mode to trace mode in the following procedure for taking proper measures. ♦ Method of changing controller monitor mode (Examples of indications on controller) Press the left key several times to move the cursor (the blinking digit) to the leftmost digit.
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Driver controller SD550 series Status of controller Check item Corrective measure The setting value of “Final fastening Adjust the setting value of “Final 10. Fastening error occurs with angle” is not correct. fastening angle”. “H*09”, “H*15”, “H*33” or “H*95” The setting value of “Final fastening Adjust the setting value of “Final shown on the display.
Driver controller SD550 series Appendix 1. Specification Controller model SD550N05-2020-■ SD550N10-2020-■ Fastening method Torque method / Angle method Number of programs 16 programs (from 0 to 15) Input 8 (System: 5 I/O’s are occupied.) Number of external I/O’s Output 8 (System: 4 I/O’s are occupied.) Storage memory EEPROM Error No.
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Driver controller SD550 series (2) Controller [SD550N10] (3) Motor cable [SD-MC--EG, SD-MC--EH] External cable diameter 5.6 mm, Minimum bend radius 50 mm (4) Encoder cable [SD-EC--CD] External cable diameter 6.0 mm, Minimum bend radius 50 mm...
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Driver controller SD550 series (5) External I/O cable [SD-IC--D] External cable diameter 9.3 mm, Minimum bend radius 60 mm Don’t use this cable for cable carrier or robot arm, in which the cable is slid or bent continuously. SD500 I/O cable to SD550 adapter cable [SD-IC-005-DB] (6) AC input cable [SD-AC--D] External cable diameter 7.8 mm, Minimum bend radius 50 mm Don’t use this cable for cable carrier or robot arm, in which the cable is slid or bent...
Driver controller SD550 series 3. Pin assignment of external I/O connector Pin number Signal Type Signal description COMIN Input Common for input signal COMIN Input Common for input signal COMOUT Input Common for output signal COMOUT Input Common for output signal IN 0 Input Start (Continuous signal)
Driver controller SD550 series 4. Timing chart of the signals The following figure shows a timing chart of the signals. Please leave the interval of 500ms or more from start signal OFF to next ON. [Note] Regarding the channel signal, please hold 100ms or more before and after the start signal ON. (1) In case of successful termination Start Completed...
Driver controller SD550 series 6. I/O port monitor I/O signal status of I/O port is indicated on 7-segment display in monitor mode. Monitor value when input status is checked: −595 Monitor value when output status is checked: −596 A four-digit number that was displayed by pressing the [→] key after setting the value of the monitor shows the status of each input or output signal, as shown in the table below.
Driver controller SD550 series 7. List of setting items by operation sequence number This table summarizes the setting items that need to be set by Operation sequence number. Further, if the value of operation code number in the ten’s place is 4 to 7 (with Torque waveform processing), it will be the same setting item as the number that is the operation code number minus 40.
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Driver controller SD550 series List of setting items by operation sequence number User setting value must be input for the data No. marked with . … Operation varies depending on whether or not data is written. (Operation mode: Machine screw) Memory sheet Memory sheet (1), Memory sheet (2) Operation...
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Driver controller SD550 series List of setting items by operation sequence number User setting value must be input for the data No. marked with . … Operation varies depending on whether or not data is written. (Operation mode: bolts and nuts) Memory sheet Memory sheet (1), Memory sheet (2) Operation...
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Driver controller SD550 series List of setting items by operation sequence number User setting value must be input for the data No. marked with . … Operation varies depending on whether or not data is written. (Operation mode: bolts and nuts) Memory sheet Memory sheet (1), Memory sheet (2) Operation...
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Driver controller SD550 series List of setting items by operation sequence number User setting value must be input for the data No. marked with . … Operation varies depending on whether or not data is written. (Operation mode: bolts and nuts) Memory sheet Memory sheet (1), Memory sheet (2) Operation...
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Driver controller SD550 series List of setting items by operation sequence number User setting value must be input for the data No. marked with . … Operation varies depending on whether or not data is written. (Operation mode: bolts and nuts) Memory sheet Memory sheet (1), Memory sheet (2) Operation...
Driver controller SD550 series 8. Configuration of transmitted data For standard program fastening data can be sent out when fastening operation finished by entering set value of "the number of data transmission" of memory sheet. Also, this transmission data can be read out from USB connector and network connector (485). 8-1.
Driver controller SD550 series 8-3. Connection method 2: RS485 (or RS422) In the case of connection by RS485 (or RS422), please connect controller and external control devices (such as a PLC) with 1 to 1. Terminating resistance Shield Terminating Communication cable resistance To Sequencer or RS-485 port of PC...
Driver controller SD550 series 8-4. Data structure There are three kinds of data structure for transmission data depending on types of fastening operation. In addition, fastening operation varies with the set values, and therefore refer to the data structure that correspond to the setting in the “Table: Relationship between set values and data structure”.
Driver Controller SD550 series 9. Trouble check sheet If you have any question regarding controller “SD550”, send a copy of this page with necessary items filled. (Circle “Inquiry” or “Repair Service Request”.) Inquiry Form / Repair Service Request Form Receipt No.: Date(yy/mm/dd): Company Address...
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