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	When using Bluetooth, can I rename the drive so that I can more easily identify it? Posted Date: 01/16/2020 Answer: Yes, using the DriveWizard Mobile app. Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, GA500 Drive, GA800 Drive, FP605 Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Parameters, Start Up Document Number: INV-3DR513 Published Date: 01/16/2020 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/16/2020
	When using an MP920's SVA Servo interface and an absolute encoder on a Sigma II Servopack (SGDH), how is the absolute data requested and confirmed complete in the application program? Posted Date: 09/21/2004 Answer: Instructions for reading (via application program) the absolute encoder: For the case of axis 1: In order to initiate the read OBC000A (Absolute position read request) must transition from OFF (0) to ON (1.) The confirmation flag that the read is complete is IBC000A (Absolute read complete signal) will transition from OFF (0) to ON (1.) If there is a problem with the absolute read, then IBC0004 (Cumulative number of rotations error) will transition from OFF (0) to ON (1.) The OBC000A (Absolute position read request) should not be ON (1) in the "setting parameters." This bit will initiate the absolute encoder read, and is dedicated for the application program. If the Servopack loses control power but the MP920 does not, then the OBC000A (Absolute position read request) bit will have to be toggled OFF then ON again for a re-read of the encoder's absolute position. The application program can test if the Servopack's Control is ON by monitoring the state of the "Broken PG Wire" bit; IBC00232. Please reference section 5.7 in the "Sigma II Series Servo Manual" (YEA-SIA-S800-32.2) for details on how the absolute encoder data transfer works. For more details on SVA servo interface please reference section 5.4 in "Machine Controller MP920 User's Manual Motion Module" (SIEZ-C887-2.5.) Product Group/Line: Controllers, MP920 Machine Controller Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MTN-5RMN53 Published Date: 09/21/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	09/21/2004
	When using an absolute encoder, is it possible to set the absolute zero position through the Fieldbus Network? Posted Date: 01/09/2002 Answer: An absolute encoder reset must be done to clear the A.81 alarm. For safety reasons, this can only be performed through the SGDH front panel with a Function 8 or through the monitor software. This operation is typically only performed at machine startup when the mechanical system is coupled to the motion control system. Once the absolute zero is set, a new zero point can be established over the Fieldbus Network for the convenience of the user. Define the new zero point by using the Define Zero Point Command in the Set/Read section of Command/Response format - Section 5.3 of the NS300 User Manual. Product Group/Line: Servo Products, SGDH Sigma II Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Applications, Network Communications, Start Up - Installation Document Number: MNEN-5CJMK6 Published Date: 01/09/2002 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	01/09/2002
	When using 2 option cards, I am receiving an OPE06 fault and am not seeing all the F1 parameters. I am using CN5-B for my encoder feedback card. Posted Date: 10/09/2012 Answer: Q: When using 2 option cards, I am receiving an OPE06 fault and am not seeing all the F1 parameters. I am using CN5-B for my encoder feedback card. A: The A1000 uses 3 CN5 connections to interface option cards, as shown in Figure 1 (attached). As we can see on page 440 of manual: SIEPC71061641, PG-X3 should be used on CN5-B or CN5-C. CN5-C should be used as the primary encoder feedback port. If CN5-B is used and CN5-C is not OPE06 will result For more information, reference TOBPC73060076. Attachments: 48KB Product Group/Line: Inverter Drives, A1000 Drive Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Alarm, Programming Document Number: DRV-8YWLLX Published Date: 10/09/2012 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	10/09/2012
	When the personal computer (PC) serial port connection is disconnected from the controller, why does the SMC-2000/3010/4000 controller become unresponsive? Posted Date: 07/13/2004 Answer: The SMC-xxxx products use hardware handshaking, and if there are commands in the program that send unsolicited messages (MG, IN commands) they are transmitted from the default port. The serial port is the default port. The apparent "lock up" is caused when no device connected to the serial port. (The controller sends a character and waits for the hardware handshaking signals before it can continue to the next command.) Since MG commands are typically used for debugging. These messages can be removed and the "lock up" will no longer occur. However, when it is preferred to leave the debugging messages in the program for use at a later time, there are at least three methods for handling this. 1) Use search & Replace to change all MG command into NOTE: MG 2) Create a user variable such as "DEBUG" in the program. Use this variable in the program prior to writing any MG message command. Be sure to initialize it to zero whenever power is cycled; such as DEBUG=0 #AUTO DEBUG=0 Use DEBUG in the program with the MG commands: IF (DEBUG=1) MG"WAITING FOR HOME SIGNAL" ENDIF All three lines above can put the in one line to save program space, the SMC controllers allow 80 characters per line. IF (DEBUG=1); MG"WAITING FOR HOME SIGNAL"; ENDIF This will skip the messages while DEBUG=0. When connected online with the PC, type DEBUG=1 in the terminal window and debug messages will again be displayed. Prior to going offline, either set DEBUG=0 from the terminal or cycle power. 3) Messages can be diverted to an unopened Ethernet handle without causing an error or lock up. Use the CF command to send messages to an Ethernet handle. Note: When connecting to an SMC-3010 or SMC-4xxx controller via Ethernet, Yterm automatically sets the default port (CF Command) to the handle on which the connection was made. When the BN command is executed, the default port is one of the configuration settings that are saved. Make sure to include any important configuration setting in the program to avoid confusion about the actual value of the parameters. ARGUMENTS: CF n where n is A thru P for Ethernet handles 1 thru 16, S for serial port. 4) The last, and least elegant solution is a jumper plug for the SMC serial port. This plug would connect the RTS and CTS pins; effectively making the controller believe that hardware handshaking is connected and working. Product Group/Line: Controllers, SMC-2000, SMC-3010 LEGEND-MC, YTerm Software Topic/Sub Topic: Ask a Technical Question, Integration, Operation, Programming, Start Up - Installation, Troubleshooting Document Number: MTN-5VU4KU Published Date: 07/13/2004 Share \| Rate Rate this article :	07/13/2004

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