Allen-Bradley PowerFlex400

Start Up 2-7
Local/Remote Mode
In Local mode:
• Start command and speed reference come from the integral keypad
Start/Hand and Digital Speed Increment and Decrement keys.
• Auto key stops the drive and the drive switches to Remote mode.
Important: If the drive is running and P036 [Start Source] = 3 or 6
(2-Wire Control), the drive will continue to run at reference
defined by P038 [Speed Reference] if a valid start
command is present.
In Remote mode:
• Auto key LED is illuminated.
• Start command is defined by P036
[Start Source].
• Speed Reference command is defined by P038 [Speed Reference].
• Auto key stops the drive and the drive switches to Local mode.
Table 2.B P042 [Auto Mode] = 2 “Local/Remote”
T051-T054 [Digital Inx Sel] ≠ 2 “Auto Mode” or 3 “Local”
Important: Certain digital input settings can override drive operation.
Refer to Start and Speed Reference Control on page 1-24
for details.
Local Mode Remote Mode
Key LED Key Function LED Key Function
On Starts drive.
Runs according to Speed Increment/
Decrement keys.
Off Not active.
Only active if P036 [Start Source] =
0 “Keypad”. Starts drive.
On Changes speed. Off Not active.
Keys are only active if P038 [Speed
Source] = 0 “Drive Pot”.
Off Stops drive and changes to Remote
Mode.
On Stops drive and changes to Local
Mode.
N/A Stops drive. N/A Stops drive.