Instruction ManualControl and Configuration Software Version 6.1M/N 2CS3000D2-3348-3

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Introduction1-1CHAPTER 1IntroductionThis section describes the computer requirements for the CS3000 software and presents general information about th

1-2Control and Configuration Software V6.11.3 Hardware RequirementsBefore installing and using the CS3000 software, make sure you have the following h

Introduction1-31.5 Safety InformationThe CS3000 software operates as a Windows 3.1 application. It cannot preempt other applications or functions in W

1-4Control and Configuration Software V6.11.8 Terms Used in This ManualThe following terms are used throughout this manual:1.9 Where to Find Additiona

Getting Started2-1CHAPTER 2Getting StartedThis section describes how to install the CS3000 software and use the menus and toolbars.2.1 Before Installi

2-2Control and Configuration Software V6.12.2 Installing the CS3000 Software on a Personal ComputerAll files needed to install the CS3000 software are

Getting Started2-3After creating the program group and icon, the CS3000 software installation is complete. The installation program automatically exit

2-4Control and Configuration Software V6.1.Figure 2.1 – RS-232 Cable Connector Pinouts for Drives with a 9-Pin ConnectorFigure 2.2 – RS-232 Cable Conn

Getting Started2-52.3.2 Setting Up the Drive to Communicate with the Personal ComputerFor the CS3000 software to communicate with the drive, the drive

©1999 Rockwell International CorporationThe information in this manual is subject to change without notice.Throughout this manual, the following notes

2-6Control and Configuration Software V6.1Using Windows 98:• From the Start menu, choose Programs and Control and Configuration.The CS3000 Main Window

Getting Started2-7If you want to establish communication, but the CS3000 software is not connecting to the drive:• Make sure power to the drive is on.

2-8Control and Configuration Software V6.12.5.2 About the ToolbarA graphical tool bar, displayed below the main menu in the main window, provides a sh

Getting Started2-9Table 2.2 – Toolbar Icons and MenusTo: Use this icon: Or this menu command:Create a new configuration file. File | NewOpen a config

2-10Control and Configuration Software V6.12.6 Exiting the CS3000 SoftwareTo exit the software, choose Exit from the File menu. Exit closes the CS3000

Configuring the Drive3-1CHAPTER 3Configuring the DriveThis chapter describes how to configure a drive.3.1 Selecting a DriveTo create a configuration f

3-2Control and Configuration Software V6.13.2 Creating a New ConfigurationYou can create a new drive configuration, which sets the parameter values to

Configuring the Drive3-33.3 Opening a Drive Configuration FileOpening a drive configuration file loads the file from the personal computer to the CS30

3-4Control and Configuration Software V6.1If the configuration file was: Then:not created for the drive currently selected in the CS3000 softwarean er

Configuring the Drive3-53.4 Opening a Configuration File for a Different Version of the Same DriveConfiguration files include version information abou

ContentsICONTENTSChapter 1 Introduction1.1 About the Control and Configuration Software ... 1-11.2 S

3-6Control and Configuration Software V6.1When parameter difference are found, the CS3000 software makes the following changes to parameters in the co

Configuring the Drive3-73.5 Editing a ConfigurationYou can edit the opened configuration using the Configuration Editor. When the editor is started, t

3-8Control and Configuration Software V6.1Move between parameter values in the editor by:• clicking the values themselves• using the scroll bar • pres

Configuring the Drive3-9Important: If you change a drive’s control type parameter (for example, vector or volts/hertz for GV3000 drives), a message is

3-10Control and Configuration Software V6.1.3.6 Saving a Drive ConfigurationSaving a file writes the open drive configuration to the configuration fil

Configuring the Drive3-113.7 Saving the Open Drive Configuration to Another FileYou can write the open drive configuration to a configuration file oth

3-12Control and Configuration Software V6.13.8 Printing a ConfigurationYou can send a copy of the open configuration to a printer or to a text file. T

Uploading and Downloading Drive Configurations4-1CHAPTER 4Uploading and Downloading DriveConfigurationsThis chapter describes how to upload, download,

4-2Control and Configuration Software V6.14.2 Downloading a Configuration to the Drive You can copy the opened configuration currently in the CS3000 s

Uploading and Downloading Drive Configurations4-34.3 Comparing the Drive Configuration to the Opened ConfigurationYou can compare all of the parameter

IIControl and Configuration Software V6.1Chapter 5 Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-Flo Vector Drives5.1 Saving the Drive Configuration Before Tuning...

4-4Control and Configuration Software V6.14.4 Comparing the Parameter Values in the Opened Configuration with Those in Another Configuration FileYou c

Uploading and Downloading Drive Configurations4-5Parameters with different values are shown in a dialog box similar to the one shown in figure 4.2. Ta

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Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-Flo Vector Drives5-1CHAPTER 5Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-FloVector DrivesImportant: The drive tuning functions are available only

5-2Control and Configuration Software V6.15.1 Saving the Drive Configuration Before TuningSome of the tuning tests temporarily modify drive parameters

Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-Flo Vector Drives5-3Step 1. Verify Motor Data - The motor nameplate data parameter values are displayed. a. Enter new values a

5-4Control and Configuration Software V6.1c. Remove the lockout and reapply power to the drive.d. Click OK. The following message is displayed:“Warnin

Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-Flo Vector Drives5-55.3 Using Custom TuningCustom tuning opens a drive tuning dialog box with more advanced tuning features. I

5-6Control and Configuration Software V6.1Use the following procedure to set the motor nameplate values.Step 1. Click a parameter value and enter a ne

Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-Flo Vector Drives5-7Use the following procedure to tune the Torque/Flux Loop.Step 1. If the magnetizing current is known, ente

ContentsIII9.6.2 Choosing the Trace Snapshot Colors ... 9-119.7 Saving a Trace File...

5-8Control and Configuration Software V6.1Use the following procedure to tune the Speed Loop.Step 1. Enter the inertia value for the motor and load in

Tuning GV3000 and Liqui-Flo Vector Drives5-9Step 2. Enter the desired speed response and overshoot damping values.Step 3. Click Calculate Gains. The s

5-10Control and Configuration Software V6.1Step 3. Click Start Profile. The following message is displayed:“Profile will run the motor alternating bet

Monitoring and Editing Drive Parameters6-1CHAPTER 6Monitoring and Editing DriveParametersThis chapter describes how to monitor and editor parameters u

6-2Control and Configuration Software V6.1You can select a parameter shown in the Monitor window by clicking the parameter name, or by using PgUp, PgD

Monitoring and Editing Drive Parameters6-36.2 Adding Parameters to the Monitor ListYou can add up to twenty parameters to the Monitor List. When you s

6-4Control and Configuration Software V6.16.4 Assigning Values to Parameters on the DriveThe Assign button assigns a value to the selected parameter.

Monitoring and Editing Drive Parameters6-5If you change the control type parameter on drives that have control types (for example, vector or volts/her

6-6Control and Configuration Software V6.1To send the new parameter value to the drive, choose the Send button. Send does not exit the parameter Assig

Monitoring and Editing Drive Parameters6-76.6 Displaying a Monitor ListTo display a previously-saved monitor list in the CS3000 Parameter Monitor scre

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6-8Control and Configuration Software V6.16.7 Clearing the Monitor List DisplayUse the Clear button on the Parameter Monitor to remove selected parame

Monitoring Drive Status and Alarms7-1CHAPTER 7Monitoring Drive Status and AlarmsThis section describes how to monitor drive status indicators and alar

7-2Control and Configuration Software V6.1To switch between the fault and alarm list boxes, select the appropriate option for Log Select. If the drive

Monitoring Drive Status and Alarms7-3Table 6.1 describes how you can use the logs.Table 7.1 – Using the Fault and Alarm LogsTo: Do the following:print

7-4Control and Configuration Software V6.17.2 Monitoring Drive StatusThe Drive Status window, shown in figure 7.3, automatically opens when you connec

Monitoring Drive Status and Alarms7-5The indicators in the Drive Status window operate as follows:7.3 Restoring Default Values to Drive Parameters You

7-6Control and Configuration Software V6.17.5 Restoring Drive Parameter Values from Non-Volatile Memory in the DriveYou can write the values stored by

Controlling the Drive8-1CHAPTER 8Controlling the DriveThis section describes how to control the drive using the CS3000 software.8.1 Connecting a Drive

8-2Control and Configuration Software V6.1The main window shows “Disconnected.” The CS3000 software cannot communicate with the drive until it is reco

Controlling the Drive8-3You can also access other CS3000 software functions while the Drive Control window is on the screen. The Drive Control window

ContentsVList of FiguresFigure 2.1 – RS-232 Cable Connector Pinouts for Drives with a 9-Pin Connector... 2-4Figure 2.2 – RS-232 Cable Connector Pinout

8-4Control and Configuration Software V6.18.4 Selecting the Control SourceThe following note applies to GV3000 and Liqui-Flo AC drives only.You can se

Controlling the Drive8-5Set the drive reference by:• moving the scroll bar to change the reference value and automatically send the value to the drive

8-6Control and Configuration Software V6.18.10 Monitoring Drive IndicatorsThe Drive Metering box displays six drive indicators for GV3000 or Liqui-Flo

Using PC Scope9-1CHAPTER 9Using PC ScopeThis section describes how to use the PC Scope.9.1 About PC ScopeUse PC Scope to plot drive signals. PC Scope

9-2Control and Configuration Software V6.1Figure 9.1 – The PC Scope Screen

Using PC Scope9-3Table 9.1 – PC Scope Toolbar ButtonsTo: Use this button: Or this menu command:Clears the trace setup, display, and data.File | NewOpe

9-4Control and Configuration Software V6.1To begin using PC Scope, follow these steps:Step 1. Set up the trace by clicking and defining the trace in

Using PC Scope9-59.2.1 Specifying SignalsUse the Traces group box in the Trace Signal Setup dialog box to specify the signal for each trace.To specify

9-6Control and Configuration Software V6.19.2.3 Setting Up the TriggerUse the Trigger and Trigger delay/position group boxes in the Trace Signal Setup

Using PC Scope9-79.3 Acquiring a TraceOnce you set up a trace, you must define how the trace is to be acquired. A trace can be acquired:• continuously

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9-8Control and Configuration Software V6.19.4 Working with the CursorsCursors help you read the value at a specific point on a trace waveform to help

Using PC Scope9-99.4.1 Moving a CursorYou can select a cursor by:• clicking on the cursor label with the mouse• using the Cursor menu• using the [Tab]

9-10Control and Configuration Software V6.19.5.2 Magnifying the Trace DisplayYou can magnify the area of the trace display that is bounded by the curs

Using PC Scope9-119.6.2 Choosing the Trace Snapshot ColorsYou can choose the color that is used to display the snapshots of Trace A or Trace B. Keep i

9-12Control and Configuration Software V6.1Step 3. From the Save file as type list box, choose whether you want to save the file as a Trace file (.TRC

Using PC Scope9-13Step 3. Select the name of the file you want to open by double-clicking on it with the mouse. The name of the file should be copied

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Troubleshooting10-1CHAPTER 10TroubleshootingThis section describes basic troubleshooting information.10.1 Using Error MessagesAn error message might b

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Error MessagesA-1APPENDIX AError MessagesGeneral Error or Error <number> <description>If you receive a numbered error, record the error nu

ContentsVIIList of TablesTable 1.1 – Cables... 1-2Tab

A-2Control and Configuration Software V6.1The connected drive is not supported.This error is displayed if the CS3000 software attempts to connect to a

Error MessagesA-3Download cannot be opened. The drive is busy.The drive is performing another operation. Wait a short amount of time and attempt the o

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New Features in Version 6.1B-1APPENDIX BNew Features in Version 6.1Tuning for Vector-Controlled AC DrivesChapter 5 describes how to tune vector-regula

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Index Index-1INDEXA About the Control and Configuration Software, 1-1cables, 1-1exiting the software, 2-10hardware requirements, 1-2intended audience,

Index-2Control and Configuration Software V6.1trace file,acquiring, 9-7clearing the trace display and setup, 9-12changing views, 9-9opening a trace fi

IndexIndex-3 to another file, 3-11trace file, 9-11Setupcommunication, 2-3 to 2-5drive reference, 8-4jog reference, 8-5trace, 9-3, 9-4windows, 2-2snaps

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