Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 User Manual

Rockwell Automation Publication MOTION-UM003K-EN-P - January 2019 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1
Components of a Motion System Controller, Communication, Drive, and Software Options . . . . . . . 11
Controller and Ethernet Communication
Module Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Drive
Software Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Options for PowerFlex 755 Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuration and Startup Scenarios. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Help for Selecting Drives and Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 2
Create a Project for Integrated
Motion on the EtherNet/IP
Network
Create a Controller Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set Time Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Add an Ethernet Communication Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chapter 3
Configure Integrated Motion
Control Using Kinetix Drives
Add a Kinetix EtherNet/IP Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Configure the Safety Category - Kinetix 5500 Drives . . . . . . . . . 36
Configure the Power Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Configure Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Create an Associated Axis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Create an Axis for a Kinetix Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Establish Feedback Port Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Create a Motion Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Set the Base Update Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configure the Axis Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Configure the Associated Axis and Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Specify the Motor Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Choose the Catalog Number as the Motor Data Source. . . . . . . 51
Choose Nameplate as the Motor Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Choose Motor NV as the Motor Data Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Display Motor Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Assign Motor Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configure the Load Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Configure the Master Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configure Feedback Only Axis Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 527 Specifications

General

Model	PowerFlex 527
Humidity	5 to 95% non-condensing
Power Range	0.5 to 30 HP
Input Voltage	200-240V AC, 380-480V AC
Output Voltage	0 to Input Voltage
Control Method	Sensorless Vector Control
Communication Protocols	EtherNet/IP
Enclosure Type	IP20
Safety	Safe Torque Off
Operating Temperature	0 to 50 °C
Storage Temperature	-40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F)
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model

Summary

Chapter 1 Components of a Motion System

Controller, Communication, Drive, and Software Options

Details controller, communication module, drive, and software options for integrated motion on EtherNet/IP.

Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Drives

Lists available EtherNet/IP drives that support integrated motion control.

Chapter 2 Create a Project for Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP Network

Create a Controller Project

Instructions for creating a new project in Logix Designer for integrated motion.

Set Time Synchronization

Explains how to enable CIP Sync for time synchronization in motion applications.

Chapter 3 Configure Integrated Motion Control Using Kinetix Drives

Add a Kinetix EtherNet/IP Drive

Procedure to add a Kinetix drive (350, 5500, or 6500) to your project.

Chapter 4 Configure Integrated Motion Control Using Kinetix 5700 Drives

Add a Kinetix 5700 EtherNet/IP Drive

Create an Associated Axis and Establish Feedback Assignments for an Inverter Drive

Configure the Load Feedback

Details on configuring feedback devices coupled to the load-side.

Configure the Master Feedback

Chapter 5 Configure Integrated Motion Using a PowerFlex 755 Drive

Add a PowerFlex 755 Drive

Select a Peripheral Feedback Device and Slot Assignment

Establish Feedback Port Assignments

Specify the Motor Data Source

Selecting the origin of motor configuration values (database, nameplate, NV).

Assign Motor Feedback

Configuring the motor feedback device information.

Chapter 6 Configure Integrated Motion Using a PowerFlex 527 Drive

Add a PowerFlex 527 Drive

Configure the PowerFlex 527 Drive

Configure the Drive with Hard-wired Safety Connections

Steps to configure PowerFlex 527 drives with hard-wired safety.

Configure the Drive with Integrated Safety Connections

Steps to configure PowerFlex 527 drives with integrated safety.

Chapter 8 Configuration Examples for a Kinetix Drive

Example 1: Position Loop with Motor Feedback Only

Configuring a Kinetix 6500 drive for Position Loop with motor feedback.

Example 2: Position Loop with Dual Feedback

Configuring a Kinetix 6500 drive for Position Loop with dual feedback.

Example 3: Feedback Only

Creating a half axis for Master Feedback using AUX port.

Example 4: Kinetix 5500 Drive, Velocity Loop with Motor Feedback

Configuring a Kinetix 5500 drive for Velocity Loop with motor feedback.

Example 5: Kinetix 350 Drive, Position Loop with Motor Feedback

Configuring a Kinetix 350 drive for Position Loop with motor feedback.

Example 6: Kinetix 5700 Drive, Frequency Control with No Feedback

Configuring a Kinetix 5700 drive for Frequency Control with no feedback.

Example 7: 842E-CM Integrated Motion Encoder with Master Feedback

Configuring an 842E-CM encoder with Master Feedback.

Chapter 9 Axis Configuration Examples for the PowerFlex 755 Drive

Example 1: Position Loop with Motor Feedback Via a UFB Feedback Device

Configuring PowerFlex 755 for Position Loop with motor feedback via UFB device.

Example 2: Position Loop with Dual Motor Feedback Via a UFB Feedback Device

Configuring PowerFlex 755 for Position Loop with dual motor feedback via UFB.

Example 3: Velocity Loop with Motor Feedback Via a UFB Feedback Device

Configuring PowerFlex 755 for Velocity Loop with motor feedback via UFB.

Example 4: Velocity Loop with No Feedback

Configuring PowerFlex 755 for Velocity Loop with no feedback.

Example 5: Frequency Control with No Feedback

Configuring PowerFlex 755 for Frequency Control with no feedback.

Example 6: Torque Loop with Feedback

Configuring PowerFlex 755 for Torque Loop with feedback.

Chapter 10 Axis Configuration Examples for the PowerFlex 527 Drive

Example 1: Frequency Control with No Feedback

Configuring PowerFlex 527 for Frequency Control with no feedback.

Example 2: Velocity Control with Motor Feedback

Configuring PowerFlex 527 for Velocity Control with motor feedback.

Example 3: Position Control with Motor Feedback

Configuring PowerFlex 527 for Position Control with motor feedback.

Chapter 11 Commission an Axis

Scaling

Hookup Tests

Autotune

Test an Axis with Motion Direct Commands

Chapter 12 Homing

Guidelines for Homing

Absolute Position Recovery (APR)

Recovering absolute position after power cycles, downloads, and firmware updates.

Chapter 13 Manual Tune

Chapter 14 Status, Faults, and Alarms

Faults and Alarms Dialog Box

Troubleshoot Faults

Configure the Exception Actions for AXIS_CIP_DRIVE

Example: Inhibit an Axis

Glossary

Safe Torque Off (STO)

Method to force power-transistor control signals to a disabled state.