242 EZMotion User/Programming Guide
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Figure 182: Select Drive Parameters Window
Once a parameter is added to the Watch Window, its current value or state is constantly monitored. If a parameter in the window
changes value or state, it will change to a red color.
It will remain red until it hasn't changed for a period of 4 seconds. After 4 seconds, the parameter will turn back to black in color. This
allows the user to see what has changed recently without looking directly at every parameter.
The following are descriptions of the buttons and controls on the Select Drive Parameters window:
Clear All - By clicking on the Clear All button, all of the parameters in the Watch Window will be erased.
Save Selections - By clicking on Save Selections, the user can save the specific parameters that have been added to the Watch
Window. Once the selections have been saved, the Restore Selections button can be used to monitor all the same parameters the
next time the user opens the Watch Window. Therefore, if there is a list of helpful diagnostic parameters the user wishes to see when
online, those specific parameters can be saved and recalled in the Watch Window at any time. The settings are saved in a file
named "EZwatch.wch".
Save Selections - By clicking on Save Selections, the user can save the specific parameters that have been added to the Watch
Window. Once the selections have been saved, the Restore Selections button can be used to monitor all the same parameters the
next time the user opens the Watch Window. Therefore, if there is a list of helpful diagnostic parameters the user wishes to see when
online, those specific parameters can be saved and recalled in the Watch Window at any time. The settings can be saved in the
default file named “fm3watch.wch” or the user can create their own file. Setup the parameter that will be displayed in the Watch
Window, enter the file name in the Selection File text box, then click the Save Selections button.
Restore Selections - By clicking on the Restore Selections button, the Watch Window will be filled with the list of parameters that
were last saved using the Save Selections button.
Select Defaults - The Select Defaults button adds the most commonly used parameters to the Watch Window.
Select I/O - The Select I/O button will add the Drive and Module digital inputs and outputs to the Watch Window.
Not Moving -The Not Moving? button will load the watch window with a list of predefined parameters (shown in the following table)
that will give an indication why the motor is not moving.
Parameters Expected Value to get Motion Comments
DriveEnableStatus True Drive must be enabled.
Fault.Faulted False Motion stops on a fault.
DriveOK True The drive status must be ok to enable motion.
PowerStageEnabled True Must have power to move the motor.
Stop False Motion is stopped if stop is active.
PowerSupplyReady True
PowerSupplyReady will become inactive if the 24 volt
logic power is taken away or if the bus voltage drops
below the "low bus fault" threshold.
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