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Brand | Control Techniques |
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Model | M'Ax 403 |
Category | Servo Drives |
Language | English |
Information on the software version supplied with the product and potential functional differences.
Lists parameters not operational or unavailable with the current drive software version.
Key information and warnings for using the User Guide and Installation Guide.
Overview of M’Ax servo amplifier models and their version variations.
Guidance for initial setup and familiarisation with the M’Ax drive prior to physical installation.
Explanation of control modes: host mode and external control via motion controller.
Overview of drive configuration and control through software parameters organized in menus.
Process for automatic motor characteristic reading and PID gain calculation during drive setup.
Information on the use of internal or external braking resistors for regenerated energy dissipation.
Explanation of the drive's integrated thermal protection for motor overload conditions.
Summary of key features and specifications for the M’Ax drive, differentiating between _AN and _SL versions.
Instructions for making electrical connections, including safety precautions and setup without AC supply.
Diagrams showing the physical locations of signal connectors on the M’Ax drive.
Detailed functions of various signal connectors (D-type, RJ45) for M'Ax drive versions.
Pin-out and function descriptions for signal terminals on M’Ax drive connectors.
Illustrative circuit diagrams for various signal connection applications, including isolation and connection precautions.
Wiring diagram and parameter settings for operating the M’Ax drive in Keypad mode.
Wiring diagram for high-precision analog speed control in Terminal mode.
Wiring diagram for standard-precision analog speed control in Terminal mode.
Wiring diagrams for remote control via system controller/PLC using quadrature AB or F/D signals.
Wiring diagrams for establishing serial communications control and setup via EIA232 or EIA485 interfaces.
Information on connecting M’Ax drives to fieldbus systems using gateways and the Modbus RTU protocol.
Wiring diagram for high-precision speed control using an analog speed reference from a motion controller.
Wiring diagram for standard-precision speed control using an analog speed reference from a motion controller.
Wiring diagram for remote control using the technology communication protocol with a motion controller.
Guidance on calculating total current drawn by signal circuits from the internal 24V supply.
Description of back-up supply types (SLM-and-user, Auxiliary) and their requirements.
Detailed functions and requirements for the SLM-and-user back-up supply connection.
Overview of M’Ax drive's alphanumeric display, status LEDs, and keypad for user interaction.
Explanation of parameter structure, types, read-write status, and parameter identification.
Step-by-step procedure for editing drive parameters using the keypad and display.
Table summarizing keypad functions in different display modes (Status, Parameter, Edit).
Instructions for correct AC power connection and grounding, emphasizing safety.
Preliminary steps before operating or programming the M’Ax drive, including accessing the keypad.
Explanation of drive status mode, display indications, and viewing parameter numbers.
Procedure for navigating between Status mode and Parameter mode on the M’Ax drive display.
Methods for selecting and accessing specific parameters using the drive's keypad.
Method to quickly display the parameter initially shown after power-up.
Detailed steps for changing read-write parameter values using the keypad, including digit manipulation.
Procedures for ensuring parameter changes take effect, including saving and resetting the drive.
Steps to save parameter values to EEPROM or flash memory for future use.
Explanation of digit flashing indicating parameter editability and protection status.
How negative values are displayed for bipolar variable parameters.
Procedure for changing bit parameter settings between 0 and 1.
Methods for selecting options from variable and text parameters using the keypad.
Procedure to reset drive parameters to factory defaults and recalculate PID gains.
Ensuring correct electrical power connections and safety precautions before starting the drive.
Step-by-step guide for operating the M’Ax drive using the keypad for setup and basic control.
Instructions for setting up and controlling the M’Ax drive via serial communications (EIA232/EIA485).
Flowchart and steps for setting up the M’Ax drive for basic applications in version _AN.
Flowchart and steps for setting up the M’Ax drive for basic applications via serial communications for version _SL.
Guidance on additional setup tasks like de-rating, calibrating analog input, and setting up programmable parameters.
Procedure for de-rating the drive's output current, potentially affecting symmetrical current limits.
Steps to automatically calibrate the analog input for accurate speed reference voltage range.
Method for adjusting analog input scaling for higher resolution speed control adjustments.
Procedure to set a specific parameter to be displayed by default on the drive's alphanumeric display.
Guide to assigning and scaling parameter [0.46] for custom indications like flow rate or torque.
Overview table summarizing security conditions and operations for parameter access.
Explanation of User-defined and Standard Security levels to prevent unauthorized parameter editing.
Procedure to establish and set a user-defined security code for parameter access.
Steps to unlock User Security, allowing parameter editing after setting a security code.
Procedure to unlock Standard Security, enabling access to advanced menus beyond Menu 0.
Method to lock Standard and User Security after setup, ensuring protection against unauthorized access.
Instructions on how to navigate and select advanced parameter menus after unlocking security.
Detailed descriptions of parameters within Menu 0, including functions, ranges, and default values.
Parameters and software diagram for managing speed reference selection methods.
Diagram illustrating the logic for selecting speed references based on various inputs and parameters.
Parameters and diagrams related to acceleration and deceleration ramp settings for motor control.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for ramp selection within Menu 2.
Parameters and diagrams for configuring speed-loop PID gains and buffers for dynamic performance.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for speed-loop PID gains and buffers.
Parameters and diagrams related to torque control functions, including current demand and compensation.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for torque control functions.
Parameters and diagrams concerning motor control aspects like rated current, speed, voltage, and inertia.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for motor control functions.
Parameters and diagrams for sequencer functions, including AC supply loss modes and stop modes.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for sequencer functions.
Parameters and diagrams related to analog input and output configurations, including temperature monitoring.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for analog I/O settings.
Parameters and diagrams detailing digital input and output assignments, states, and functions.
Visual representation of parameter relationships for digital I/O settings.
Parameters for monitoring drive status, diagnostic information, and trip logs.
Parameters related to scale factors, serial communications, and drive identification details.
Parameters and diagrams for pulse reference input selection, scaling, and positioning.
Detailed parameter list for pulse reference selection and scaling.
Information on RJ45 and D-type connectors, cable specifications, and ordering guidelines.
Guidelines and order codes for obtaining signal cables with specific connectors and lengths.
Specifications and current draw details for the 24V user supply output.
Technical specifications for digital input signals, including logic sense, impedance, and timing.
Technical specifications for digital output signals, including logic sense, voltage, and current limits.
Pin assignments and functions for terminals on DIGITAL I/O and STANDALONE connectors.
Description of functions for STANDALONE connector pins.
Instructions for terminating pulse reference inputs to ensure signal integrity.
Description of functions for SIM ENC connector pins, including simulated encoder outputs and analog inputs/outputs.
Information on analog outputs for indication purposes and potential inaccuracies.
Description of functions for MC/EIA485 connector pins, including communications and control signals.
Instructions for terminating EIA485 connections to ensure signal integrity.
Explanation of status, alarm, and trip code indications displayed by the M’Ax drive.
Detailed meanings of status codes displayed on the M’Ax drive's lower display line.
Explanation of the drive's status LEDs (D1-D4) and their corresponding operational indications.
Description of alarm codes displayed by the M’Ax drive, including their parameter references.
List of trip codes, their descriptions, and corresponding parameter values for troubleshooting.
Procedure for editing drive parameters using serial communications.
Overview of serial protocols (ANSI, Modbus RTU) and interfaces (EIA232, EIA485).
Details on connecting and using the EIA232 serial interface for drive control and setup.
Details on connecting and using the EIA485 serial interface for multi-device communication.
Information on EIA485 line loading, routing, and spacing for reliable communication.
Fundamentals of data transmission, frame format, message types, and typical message sequence.
Explanation of message structure, control codes, addressing, parameter specification, and data checking.
Procedure for ensuring parameter changes take effect, often requiring a drive reset via serial communication.
Key parameters for controlling dynamic performance in speed control, including PID gains.
Procedure for adjusting PID gains to optimize dynamic performance, including effects of higher gains.
Guide to specifying motor shaft stiffness and load inertia for automatic PID gain calculation.
Techniques for updating PID buffers in the SLM, either individually or automatically.
Detailed steps for updating PID buffers in the SLM, including saving and storing changes.
Procedure for setting up and selecting different PID gain sets for various operating conditions.
Methods for selecting and activating different PID gain sets and buffers using keypad or serial communications.
Functions provided by the auxiliary back-up supply for drive control circuits and SLM.
Specifications for voltage, current, and required connections for the auxiliary back-up supply.
Step-by-step guide for setting up the auxiliary back-up supply, including interlock circuit and parameter configuration.
Instructions on drive operation with AC and auxiliary back-up supplies, and handling AC supply failures.
Procedure for assigning a digital output to signal motor thermal-overload alarms to external controllers.
Guide to adjusting motor thermal-overload alarm level and time-to-trip parameters for protection.
An example demonstrating the calculation steps for setting motor thermal overload parameters.
Procedure for performing flux alignment, used in exceptional circumstances, not for standard setup.
List of S-parameters treated separately for storage and transfer purposes.
Step-by-step guide for transferring parameter values from one drive to another.