138 Rockwell Automation Publication 2198-UM001I-EN-P - May 2019
Chapter 6 Configure and Start the Kinetix 5500 Drive System
Configure SPM Motor Closed-
loop Control Axis Properties
Kinetix 5500 drives accept Hiperface and Hiperface DSL feedback from
surface permanent magnet (SPM) motors when the appropriate feedback
connector kit is used. Table 55
lists the compatible Allen-Bradley motors and
actuators.
Table 55 - Motor Feedback Compatibility
Follow these steps to configure surface permanent-magnet (SPM) motor
closed-loop axis properties.
1. In the Controller Organizer, right-click an axis and choose Properties.
2. Select the General category.
The General and Associated Module dialog box appears.
3. From the General pull-down menus, change configuration settings as
needed for your application.
Feedback Type Description
Feedback
Connector
Hiperface
High-resolution
single-turn and
multi-turn, absolute
Applies to Allen-Bradley Bulletin MPL, MPM, MPF, MPS (-M/S or -V/E) rotary
motors and Bulletin MPAS (ballscrew), MPAR, MPAI linear actuators, and
LDAT-Series (-xDx) linear thrusters, wired to the 2198-H2DCK converter kit.
2-pin motor
feedback (MF)
Hiperface DSL
Applies to Allen-Bradley Bulletin VPL, VPF, VPH, and VPS rotary motors
wired to the 2198-KITCON-DSL connector kit.
IMPORTANT Unprogrammed Smart feedback devices (Hiperface Sin/Cos and Hiperface
DSL) are not supported. Unprogrammed as load or feedback-only feedback
types are supported. Contact your local distributor or Rockwell Automation
sales representative for support options.
IMPORTANT Frequency Control is not supported for permanent magnet motors.