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P/N 400508-02
Revision: A2
Date: August 23, 2000
© EMERSON Motion Control, Inc. 2000
FM-3 Programming Module
Installation Manual
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FM-3 Programming Module Installation Manual Information furnished by EMERSON Motion Control is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by EMERSON Motion Control for its use. EMERSON Motion Control reserves the right to change the design or operation of the equipment described herein and any associated motion products without notice. EMERSON Motion Control also assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Information in this do
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© EMERSON Motion Control, Inc. 2000 Part Number: 400508-02 Revision: A2 Date: August 2000 Printed in United States of America Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Companies, names, and data used in examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of EMERSON Motion Control. The following are t
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Customer Service It is EMERSON Motion Control’s goal to ensure your greatest possible satisfaction with the operation of our products. We are dedicated to providing fast, friendly, and accurate assistance. That is why we offer you so many ways to get the support you need. Whether by phone, fax or modem, you can access EMERSON Motion Control support information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. EMERSON Motion Control 12005 Technology Drive Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344 U.S.A. FAX (952)995-8
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Need on-site help? EMERSON Motion Control provides service, in most cases, the next day. Just call EMERSON’s customer service center when on-site service or maintenance is required. Training Services (800)397-3786 or Fax (952)995-8011 EMERSON Motion Control maintains a highly trained staff of instructors to familiarize customers with EMERSON Motion Control’s products and their applications. A number of courses are offered, many of which can be taught in your plant upon request. Application E
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Document Conventions Manual conventions have been established to help you learn to use this manual quickly and easily. As much as possible, these conventions correspond to those found in other Microsoft® 1 Windows® documentation. Menu names and options are printed in bold type: the File menu. Dialog box names begin with uppercase letters: the Axis Limits dialog box. Dialog box field names are in quotes: “Field Name”. Button names are in italic: OK button. Source code is printed in Courier font
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Safety Instructions General Warning Failure to follow safe installation guidelines can cause death or serious injury. The voltages used in the product can cause severe electric shock and/or burns, and could be lethal. Extreme care is necessary at all times when working with or adjacent to it. The installation must comply with all relevant safety legislation in the country of use. Qualified Person For the purpose of this manual and product, a “qualified person” is one who is familiar with the
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Safety Considerations Safety Precautions This product is intended for professional integration into a complete system. If you install the product incorrectly, it may present a safety hazard. The product and system may use high voltages and currents, carry a high level of stored electrical energy, or control mechanical equipment that can cause injury. You should give close attention to the electrical installation and system design to avoid hazards either in normal operation or in the event o
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relevant safety legislation in the country of use. AC supply isolation device The AC supply must be removed from the drive using an approved isolation device or disconnect before any servicing work is performed, other than adjustments to the settings or parameters specified in the manual. The drive contains capacitors which remain charged to a potentially lethal voltage after the supply has been removed. Allow at least 3 minutes for Epsilon and 30 seconds for E Series drives after removing t
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Table of Contents Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Reference Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Introduction 1 Installation 3 Basic Installation Notes . .
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FM-3 Programming Module Installation Manual Introduction FM-3 is a compact and rugged function module that attaches to the front of the E Series drive. It provides eight digital input lines and four digital output lines, in addition to the four input and three output lines available on the E Series EN drive. Unlike other function modules, the FM-3 offers complex motion profiling. A complex motion profile consists of two or more indexes that are executed in sequence such that the final veloc
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Inputs Outputs 10-30 VDC Sync. Sync. Output Exp. I/O Input FM-3 Programming Module Installation Manual The FM-3 stores E Series drive setup parameters within the module itself. This allows you to transfer the FM-3 to another E Series drive without losing setup parameters. Fastening Latch 3 Row by 12 Character Display Soft Keys Direction Arrow Keys Programming Module 100-Pin Connector 1 2 3 4 5 Inputs 6 485 + 7 485 - 8 Expanded I/O SHLD 1 2 Sync. Intput 3 Outputs MODEL FM-3 4 PART 960499-01 + RE
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FM-3 Programming Module Installation Manual Installation Basic Installation Notes You are required to follow all safety precautions during start-up such as providing proper equipment grounding, correctly fused power and an effective Emergency Stop circuit which can immediately remove power in the case of a malfunction. See the “Safety Considerations” section for more information. Mechanical Installation The FM-3 detects and verifies the drive serial number when its attached to an E Series dri
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FM-3 Programming Module Installation Manual Gently pull the FM away from Press down on the the drive. A slight rocking latch located on motion may be used to loosen the top of the FM. the FM's connector. 2 3 Grip the FM 1 on each side of the LCD. 4 Continue pulling the top of the FM away from the drive until the connector clears the drive. Lift the FM out of the aligning tab slot and away from the drive. Figure 4: Detaching the FM-3 from the Drive Connections Caution Do not attach or detach the
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Installation Software Installation Emerson Motion Control PowerTools® FM-3 software was designed for users who need access to all setup options and diagnostic information for the drive. The software provides access to all commonly used drive parameters. PC System Configuration Required: • Microsoft® Windows® 95/98 or Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0 (service pack 3) • Serial port • Mouse • 3.5" floppy drive for installation Recommended: • 16 MB or more RAM for Windows 95/98, and 32 MB or more for Win
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FM-3 Programming Module Installation Manual 3. In the Run dialog box, type a:/setup, where a is the letter assigned to your 3.5" floppy drive. 4. Click the OK button, then follow the instructions on your screen. Installation will take about five minutes. The install program automatically: • Creates the directory on your hard drive named: C:\EMERSON\PT-FM3 • Creates a new Windows group called "EMERSON Motion Control-FM3". • Loads the required DLL’s into your Windows system directory. • Loads
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Installation Exiting the Software Choose File from the menubar, then click Exit. If you are using the keyboard, press the shortcut key combination Alt+F, X. If you made changes, PowerTools displays an Alert dialog box asking whether you want to save your current work. Click the Yes button or press Enter to save your work, or click the No button to quit without saving. Accessing Help All PowerTools tabs and dialog boxes provide a Help button. This retrieves help for that particular subject an
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