Control Techniques M'Ax 406

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User Guide
M’Ax
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Compact, high-performance, single-axis servo
amplifier for brushless AC servo motors
Part Number: 0453-0015
Issue Number: 4

Control Techniques M'Ax 406 Specifications

General

Brand	Control Techniques
Model	M'Ax 406
Category	Servo Drives
Language	English

Summary

1 Introduction

1 Introduction (Continued)

1.6 Programming the Drive

Explains drive configuration and control through software parameters in menus.

1.7 Automatic Setting Up of the Drive for the Motor

1.9 Thermal Protection of the Motor

2 Connecting the Drive

2.1 Making Electrical Connections

Instructions for making electrical connections to the drive, including setup without AC supply.

2 Connecting the Drive (Continued)

2.4 Functions of the Signal Terminals

2.5 Example Signal Connections

Provides example wiring diagrams for various signal connection applications.

2.7 Types of Back-up Supplies

2.3 Functions of the Signal Connectors

3 User Interface

3.1 Displays and Keypad

3 User Interface (Continued)

3.2 Software Parameters

Explains parameter structure, types, read-write status, and menus.

4 Programming Instructions

4.1 Sequence for Editing Parameters

Provides a step-by-step guide for editing parameters using the keypad and display.

4.2 Summary of the Keypad Functions

4.3 Electrical Power Connections

Instructions for making electrical power connections, emphasizing safety precautions.

4 Programming Instructions (Continued)

4.7 Selecting a Parameter to Access

4.10 Making New Values Take Effect

4.11 Saving New Parameter-Values

4.16 Restoring the Drive to the Default State

Describes how to restore the drive to its factory default parameter settings.

4.6 Entering Parameter Mode and Returning to Status Mode

4.9 Changing the Value of a Parameter

Explains how to edit parameter values, including momentary key action and scrolling.

5 Getting Started

5.1 Electrical Power Connections

Instructions for making electrical power connections, emphasizing safety precautions.

5.2 Procedure for Keypad Mode

Step-by-step guide for operating the drive using the keypad interface.

5 Getting Started (Continued)

5.3 Procedure for Serial Communications

Step-by-step guide for operating the drive via serial communications.

6 Setting Up the Drive for Basic Applications

6.1 Procedure for Version AN

Step-by-step flow chart for setting up the drive in version _AN.

6 Setting Up the Drive for Basic Applications (Continued)

6.2 Procedure for Version SL

Step-by-step flow chart for setting up the drive in version _SL.

6.3 Additional Setting-up

6.4 De-rating the Drive

6.5 Calibrating the Analog Input

7 Security and Accessing the Advanced Parameters

7.1 Summary of Security Operations

7.2 Security Levels

7.3 Setting Up User Security

Procedure for setting up a custom user security code to protect parameters.

7 Security and Accessing the Advanced Parameters (Continued)

7.4 Unlocking User Security

Steps to unlock User Security to allow parameter editing.

7.5 Unlocking Standard Security

Steps to unlock Standard Security to access advanced menus.

7.6 Locking Standard Security

How to lock Standard Security and User Security after setup.

8 Menu 0 Parameters

9.3 Menu 3 Parameters

Speed-Loop PID Gains

Focuses on parameters related to speed-loop PID gains for dynamic performance.

9.4 Menu 4 Parameters

Torque Control

Details parameters and diagrams related to torque control functions.

9.5 Menu 5 Parameters

Motor Control

Covers parameters and diagrams related to motor control functions.

9.9 Menu 10 Parameters

Status and Diagnostic Information

Parameters for status, diagnostics, and trip log information.

Appendix A Signal Connectors

A.1 Cables and Connectors

A.5 Functions of the Terminals

Appendix B Diagnostics

B.1 Types of Indications

B.2 Status Indications

B.3 Status LEDs

B.4 Alarm Indications

Details alarm indications appearing on the drive's lower display line.

Appendix B Diagnostics (Continued)

B.5 Trip Codes

Lists and describes various trip codes that can occur, their causes, and numerical values.

Appendix C Serial Communications

C.1 Sequence for Editing Parameters

C.2 Serial Communications Protocols and Interfaces

C.4 EIA485 Interface

Appendix C Serial Communications (Continued)

C.5 Transmitting and Receiving Data

C.6 Message Structure

C.12 MODBUS RTU Protocol

C.7 Making New Values Take Effect

Appendix D Optimising the Dynamic Performance

D.1 Speed-Loop Parameters

Lists parameters for controlling dynamic performance in speed control, focusing on PID gains.

D.2 Adjusting the Speed-Loop Gains

Procedure for adjusting speed-loop PID gains to optimize drive performance.

Appendix D Optimising the Dynamic Performance (Continued)

D.3 Specifying Shaft Stiffness and Load Inertia

How to specify shaft stiffness and load inertia to help calculate PID gains.

D.4 Methods of Updating PID Buffers

D.5 Gain Sequencing

How to set up and select different PID gain sets for various operating conditions.

Appendix F Motor Thermal Overload Protection

F.1 Assigning a Digital Output

Appendix F Motor Thermal Overload Protection (Continued)

F.2 Adjusting the Threshold for the Motor Thermal-Overload Alarm

Appendix E Auxiliary Back-up Supply

E.2 Auxiliary Back-up Supply Requirements

E.3 Setting-up Procedure

Appendix H Storage and Transfer of Parameter Values

H.2 Transferring Parameter Values from One Drive to Another