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1. Basic Features Upload and Download of Drive parameters A user may retrieve a parameter image from a supported drive and save that image to a file for future restoration or comparison Load Save and Print Drive parameters Impulse Link 4 0 supports basic file operations for parameter files Offline Editing A parameter set may be programmed from Electromotive default settings or from an existing Par file and later downloaded to a Drive matching the type software number and model specified 1 1 New Features Profile based communication settings Impulse Link 4 0 allows the user to create communication profiles Once a profile is set up it may be selected from a drop down box for easy switching between drives See Communication Profiles for more information Online Editing As an alternative to using the digital operator to make modifications to Drive parameters online editing may be used to synchronize with the drive and modify parameters in real time without having to navigate through menus See Online Editing for more information Digital Operator Emulators An emulated digital operator has been included for each drive type This gives the same functionality as the digital operator and can be used where a remote serial connection is available See Digital Operators for more information Automatic Manual Serial Connection By default the communication ports are opened and closed automatically when n2. Link JH A ml Software jon nicat Commu Drive INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 4 0 A Lu E LL gt za gt O Electromotive Systems Part Number 157 10001 i Warnings and Cautions IMPULSEeLink Software is Copyrighted 2003 by Electromotive Systems All rights reserved DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Electromotive Systems hereafter referred to as Company assumes no responsibility for improper programming of a drive that resulted from use of this software This software should only be used by a trained technician who has read and understands the contents of this manual Normal use of this software may result in the drive parameters becoming modified Improper programming of a drive can lead to unexpected undesirable or unsafe operation or performance of the drive This may result in damage to equipment or personal injury Company shall not be liable for economic loss property damage or other consequential damages or physical injury sustained by the purchaser or by any third party as a result of the use of this software Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for Company any other liability in connection with the sale or use of this software ZN WARNING Improper programming of a drive through the use of this software can lead to unexpected undesirable or unsafe operation or performance of the drive 1 Read this user manual in its entirety before installing IMPULSE
3. Link or operating the IMPULSE G VG Series 2 and or IMPULSE G VG Series 3 and or IMPULSE P Series 2 Variable Frequency Drive s VFD 2 DO NOT connect or disconnect wiring or perform signal checks while the electrical power is turned ON Failure to observe these and other precautions indicated in this manual will expose the user to high voltages resulting in serious injury or death Damage to equipment may also occur A CAUTION 2003 ELECTROMOTIVE SYSTEMS All rights reserved This notice applies to all copyrighted materials included with this product including but not limited to this manual and the software embodied within the product This manual is intended for the sole use of the person to whom it was provided and any unauthorized distribution of the manual or dispersal of its contents is strictly forbidden This manual may not be reproduced in whole or part by any means whatsoever without the expressed written permission of ELECTROMOTIVE SYSTEMS NOTICE No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Moreover because Electromotive Systems is constantly improving its high quality product the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document Nevertheless Electromotive Systems assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the
4. a Lancel G VG Series 3 toolbar F SEACE tir P3 Series 2 toolbar med YY ME Offline Edit Offline editing allows for modification of drive parameters without direct interaction with the drive and with an easier interface than through the digital operator keypad Impulse Link FIF files provide Impulse Link with parameter and control information specific to a drive class and software number Editing has the following features List Parameter options are the same as in the digital operator where applicable Parameters are visible based on what is accessible via the digital operator Parameters may be edited based on the current access level The modified constants list in Impulse Link is the same as the VFD where applicable NOTE For G VG Series 2 and Series 3 drives A1 parameters show ESI default values and may not show up in the modified constants list of the drive 6 2 Online Edit Online editing is an alternative way of changing parameters in the Drive rather than using the keypad ifa serial connection is available All offline editing features as noted above are also applicable during online editing Once online editing is enabled as shown below Impulse Link will identify the connected drive and perform an upload of all parameters Upon editing a parameter and selecting ENTER to accept the value that value will be downloaded to the drive A watchdog timer is enforced during online edit to monitor the conn
5. 14 PG Gear Teeth 2 F 1 15 FG Open Detection Time The Parameters have been set to ther default values The following entres were found in the Par file that could not be matched in the database F1 12 PG Gear Teeth 1 U SOLUCE Destination Output Convert Close WARNING Review ALL settings before downloading Communication Profiles Up to ten profiles may be created each with a user specified name allowing networked drives to be quickly selected without constantly changing settings To Add a New Profile click on the Add button The following Dialog will prompt you for a Profile Name This may be anything up to 25 characters Enter Hew Profle Mame long di Whatever settings were displayed when Add was clicked are originally set in your new profile My New Profile Communication Selection The following Communication Selections are available Serial e RS232 Communication Settings El RS485 Communication Profile Mu New Proflel 9g Add Delete Communication Selection Protocol Selection Serial R5232 R5485 The following protocols are supported Protocol T Mod bus RTU hu odbu ATU Choose this protocol for use with a serial Serial Port Timeout SEWERA communication selection or with a TCP IP to RS232 h H hoo DE El or RS485 converter Baud Rate Flash Baud Rate Baud Rate Selection 3600 38400 By default the drive baudrate is 9600 bauds s
6. Normally Closed Micro Positioning Control Multiplier 2 Alternate Torque Limit Cancel 4 4 Chapter 5 Navigation The user is able to access utilities for uploading downloading parameters comparing parameters and saving parameters to a file from the program menu A flow chart of the menu is shown below File Settings Controller Tools Rash amp amp iE 3 New Ctrl H Open File Ctrl C Close Save Ctrl S ie Save As Properties Eh Print Preview E Print Ctrl P 1 CARecently Opened File 1 par Exit Controller En Properties at T i te F az h Download Parameters to WFO Chrl S hift C Upload Parameters From VFL Ctrl Shift U Online Offline gt window Help amp El New Brings up the controller properties dialog to create a new factory default parameter set for Offline editing based on the Drive class software number and model number chosen Open File Allows the user to select and open a parameter or logger file Close Closes the current file after prompting to save a modified file and loads the default parameter set into memory Save Saves the active file with its current file name and location Save As Saves the active file with a different file name or location and file type Properties Brings up the Parfile Properties edit window Print Preview Shows how a file will look when you print it Print Prints the active parameter set To select print op
7. Once selected make sure to review all parameter settings before continuing 3 Select Communications from the Settings menu 4 Ensure that the settings in the selected profile are accurate to your connection Select OK to close the Settings dialog 5 Choose Download Parameters to VFD 6 Accept the Download Confirmation dialog by choosing OK 7 Once the status bar reaches 100 it will disappear and Download Successful will appear in the status window This page was intentionally left blank Appendix B Coming Features G VG Series 3 Emulated Digital Operator An Emulated Digital Operator will be available for the G VG Series 3 drives in the near future Be sure to check http dev electromotive com for updates B 1 This page was intentionally left blank B 2 This page was intentionally left blank B 3
8. Software 8940 Standard Yaskawa All Supported Drives have a generic FIF file available for global limited support See Lite Operation iii Table of Contents iuVV earnings and CaUlo sS za ad OKA ie a A latin PAJAK i Mi A A DA AI OE IV i LaDIEOFCONIENES nie O A AO A o ia dea V Chapter T OVOTMMIEW cesiones aia AO a OKO R SAS SRO R 1 1 Supported COMMUNICATION AR ln oo doda eae 1 1 a A ad OE EA OW AAAA O OE EL 1 1 NOW Feature S e ia cd cae 1 2 Chapter2 Software IAStaltatO Meninas 2 1 maraware Requirements a ias 2 1 Operating System REGUIFEIMGINS uni A AAA aa 2 1 Installation TOn CO e On 2 1 Free UDdAIES Fe acne A did dada 2 1 SOM WANE Re MOV lata a oo 2 1 Cable C OnneCllon IMSMUCIORS sidai a a a e a 2 2 CREF SE a Dat 3 1 Si o eee E O A OOO AR 4 1 Parameters OVEMIEW a SA A e E a a Ta IA 4 1 Parameter Window Colores a a a Oda a a a a e ida 4 2 EnANJRO Parane lers sirriga ZN EE ZE A O A ter ARA 4 3 MISKAL PROGRAMME titanio 4 4 Chapter 5 Navigation uueeuae aaa aaa s aaa a aaa aaa aaa aaa a cece aaa eeseeeseeeeeeseeesaeeseeeaeeseeeseeeseeeseeseueeaeeeges 5 1 Chapiero sFeaUIES a a e da cal 6 1 o A ane 6 1 a A O ee 6 1 A A A AA EEE E 6 1 A A CEC 6 2 O o das do elo ios 6 2 A A A 6 3 A e o ro o e dE 6 4 PIE EEEN AE dO Ea a e AE O EE 6 5 COMMON TE RODS WSS cs loo os o 6 6 Bio MO Joe 01 MA o ri o A 6 7 Compas Far FGS aa ati ARA R EE R 6 8 PADCONYETSIOM a a REA w R ok aS a a ko dyw ah to at dci 6 9 C
9. code is entered into and accepted for the parameter When the user clicks on a parameter if a box appears directly to the right of it As shown below a Visual Programming function exists for it By clicking the button a Visual Programming form will open F Not Used i These functions include External Fault Response Selection Parameters Series 2 ig External Fault Response Selection Ei External Fault Selection Input Level Selection Detection Method Setting Result stop KW I Coast to EEG External Fault Action MO MC Always During Run Stop leo loo lx y G VG H1 01 to H1 06 Series 3 Fault Annunciate Selection u Fault Annunciate Selection Parameters Series 2 Series 3 G5IN4 Setup Parameter Series 2 First Digit From Left You Enter Table 5 1 G5IN4 Digital Multi Function Input Sets 1 through E Multi Function Input Multi Function Input Multi Function Input Assigned to Each Assigned to Each Assigned to Each Upper Limit SLOW Upper Limit STOP Lower Limit SLOW DOWN Normally Closed Normally Closed Normally Closed Upper Limit SLOW Upper Limit STOP Lower Limit SLOW DOWN Normally Open Normally Open Normally Open Multi Step Speed 2 Multi Step Speed 3 Multi Step Speed 4 Multi Function Input Assigned to Each Lower Limit STOP Normally Closed Lower Limit STOP Normally Open Multi Step Speed 5 Upper Limit STOP Normally Closed Swift Lift Enabl
10. use of the information contained in this publication Electromotive Systems N49 W13650 Campbell Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 Phone 262 783 3500 or 800 288 8178 Fax 262 783 3510 or 800 298 3503 www electromotive com ii Introduction Impulse Link 4 0 is a software program designed to communicate with Drives Electromotive Drives are Pulse Width Modulated Drives for AC 3 Phase induction motors This type of Drive is also known as an Adjustable Frequency Drive Variable Frequency Drive AC Drive AFD ASD VFD VSD and Inverter In this manual it will be referred to as the Drive o A PAR file is a stored set of parameters Par files may be opened saved and edited from Impulse Link 4 0 o AFIF file is a collection of tables and parameter information essential to the proper retrieval and display of Drive parameters A FIF file exists for each supported Flash ID Supported Software This program supports the following Drives and Flash IDs o Multiple revisions of a Flash ID may be supported where available o For a complete list of supported flash software versions open the properties window from the Controller menu selection o For the most current FIF files see the section entitled Free Updates Patches Supported Drives Flash IDs IMPULSE G Series 2 IMPULSE VG Series 2 IMPULSE P3 Series 2 IMPULSE G Series 3 214 IMPULSE VG Series 3 unreleased G5 CASE Software 5026 also by request V7 CASE
11. 2 Terminal 4 Select 1 15 402 H 1 03 Terminal 5 Select 2 15 403 H 1 04 Terminal 6 Select 3 15 The Compare Parameters function allows the user to quickly and easily compare the values of two different parameter files or a parameter file and a Drive parameter set Prints the comparison results shown to the Default printer Ctrl P 2 Returns only parameters that are Not Equal to the results textbox Ctrl Shift E Returns only parameters that are Equal to the results textbox Ctrl E W Returns ALL parameters to the results textbox Ctrl A File lt gt File WFO lt gt File File to File Impulse Link will prompt the user to select two filenames Once they are selected the above form will appear with the Not Equal results placed in the textbox VFD to File Impulse Link will upload a parameter set from the connected VFD and then prompt the user for a par filename Once it is selected the above form will appear with the Not Equal results placed in the textbox Par Conversion Impulse Link 3 to Impulse Link 4 Conversion The Impulse Link 4 parameter file format has been modified from previous versions to better capture a correct Drive image Previous versions of parameter files can be converted to Impulse Link 4 format from either the Par Conversion option in the Tools menu or just by opening them through the Open File option in the File menu By selecting the ParConversion option from the Tools menu
12. OMMUNICATION PrAMIESZ sata dk lil 6 13 Con necionMOJES aida olas 6 14 Windows EXDIGTELINIEJTATOM aa ds 6 15 Chanter 7 5 Troubleshooting Kaka a Ga GAGA odas oia A 1 MSIE ista nu si RAE cee EA AA O ER O aid A 1 Em A R A R eee ee A ck ni A 2 OMNIE RR R EO GN RAE R OO RAE Pa i GEE A 2 Appendix A SQUICERSIETE CC Zawada NA GE GG O AG AA A A 1 ONO CUS owa OR O AA EG BAW A RAE EE O A A ee A PO O AN A 1 a o Ag AAA AOR O W O da Ado A 1 Appendix B Coming FEJUIES NSA cocoa B 1 Gt VG Series 3 Emulated Digital Operat buu z welsh See Ai oSA a a caddies el alte B 1 This page was intentionally left blank VI Chapter 1 Overview IMPULSEeLink 4 0 is a user friendly Windowse based interactive PC to inverter communication software package It is designed specifically for communicating with Electromotive Systems IMPULSE Series 2 IMPULSE Series 3 and IMPULSE P Series 2 Drives Supported Communication IMPULSE Link 4 0 supports the following types of communication RS232 RS485 Availability Availability Protocol IMPULSE G Series 2 Built In Modbus Option Card Modbus IMPULSE VG Series 2 RTU 140 10261 RTU IMPULSE G Series 3 Built In Modbus Built In Modbus IMPULSE VG Series 3 RTU RTU P3 Series 2 Built In Modbus Built In Modbus RTU RTU 4 USB to Serial converters are available if an RS232 serial port is not found on your PC 2 A USB to RS485 converter an RS232 to RS485 converter or an RS485 card is required for your PC
13. a properties window as shown below Refresh Addl Parameter Info Parameter B 1 01 Default 15 00 Maimun 60 00 Minimum 0 00 Units Hz Parameter Window Colors Modified Constant B101 Reference 1 16 00 Hz A parameter with blue text implies that its value is different than its default setting For G VG Series 2 and G VG Series 3 drives this list should match the modified constants list in the drive with the exception of A1 parameters The defaults of A1 parameters should reflect Electromotive Systems default Read Only B 3 05 ero Speed Oper U Fium at Freg Ret SEK A grayed out highlighted parameter implies that it cannot be modified This can happen for the following scenarios The Access Level of the current parameter set is lower than what is needed for this specific parameter i e Changing this parameter from the drive keypad would not be allowed with the current access level During Online Editing parameters such as Motion Control Method and Speed Reference cannot be changed Ifthe drive is running during Online Editing the user will be restricted to a minimal set of drive parameters as defined by the drive manual Over Maximum Under Minimum B 1 02 65 00 A parameter with red text implies that its value is either greater than its maximum value or less than its minimum An invalid value in the FIF file could result in this error 4 2 Changing Parameters By clicking on the dis
14. d in Dest Par Type The converted file is saved to the filename and path specified in Destination Filename The output tab gives information about the results of the conversion This tab is automatically switched to when the convert function is run 6 9 This page was intentionally left blank 6 10 Cross Flash ID Parameter Conversion This feature allows a user to convert a parameter file across Drive flash versions For instance if a Drive was being replaced it would come with the latest and greatest software unless specifically requested To ease the tedium of programming the new drive this function allows the user to convert the original par file with version 14909 for example to version 14912 Any new parameters would be set to the 14912 default settings and a list of new and removed parameters would be displayed upon conversion WARNING Do not blindly trust the conversion Make sure you review all settings before downloading them into the drive Restrictions A Par file may only be converted within its software family i e 14906 14908 14909 14911 14912 A Par file may only be converted forward i e 14908 can be converted to 14909 14911 etc 14909 cannot be converted to 14906 or 14908 A converted par file cannot be converted Software Families G VG Series 2 14911 14912 HG TG HVG 5 5 HP and below 7 5 and 10 HP How to use 1 Select Tools gt Par Conversion from the Menubar and th
15. e G VG C9 02 Series 3 Upper Limit STOP Lower Limit STOP Micro Positioning Control Normally Closed Normally Closed Multiplier 1 Swift Lift Enable i i lier 1 Multi Step Speed 5 Multi Step Speed 4 Multi Step Speed 3 Upper Limit STOP Micro Positioning Control Acceleration Function Normally Closed Multiplier 1 2nd step of Two Step Inf Upper Limit STOP Lower Limit STOP Micro Positioning Control Normally Closed Normally Closed Multiplier 1 lier 1 lier 1 i ti i Upper Limit STOP Lower Limit STOP Micro Positioning Control Normally Open Normally Open Multiplier w Upper Limit STOP Lower Limit STOP Micro Positioning Control Normally Closed Normally Closed Multiplier hi Hold function 2nd step Acceleration Function Micro Positioning Control of Three Step Inf 2nd step of Two Step Inf Multiplier 1 Ultra Lift Enable Torque Limit Acceleration Micro Positioning Control Deceleration Multiplier Alternate Torque Limit Alternate Acceleration Micro Positioning Control Deceleration Multiplier 1 Zero Servo Command Torque Limit Acceleration Micro Positioning Control Deceleration Multiplier 1 Serial Inverter Command Micro Positioning Control Changeover Multiplier 1 Alternate Speed Reference Upper Limit Value to Set Multi Step Speed 2 Hold function 2nd step of Three Step Inf Zero Servo Command Weight Measurement Command Micro Positioning Control Multiplier 2 Upper Limit SLOW
16. e following dialog will appear Par Conversion Elle Source Par Type no file selected Source Filename no file selected E Source 2 Click on the box to the right of Source Filename and select a par file Once selected IL4 will detect which type of par file it is and display it in the Source Par Type label as shown below Par Conversion ES Par Conversion ES File File Dest Filename Source Par Type Impulse Link 4 3 xx par no file selected E source Filename CL 4SourcesILA1 impulse Link 4 O sos A G Series 2 Software 14908 Model 2006 Source Output source Destination Output Convert Close Close 3 The Destination tab and conversion type will also be different based on the par type For IL3 files files may be converted from the IL3 to IL4 format For IL4 par files files may be converted across the allowed flash IDs 4 Select the Destination Filename by clicking the box to the right of the Dest Filename and select the destination software version and revision where applicable Click on Convert to begin converting Focus will be set to the Output tab which will display any errors or items that occurred during the conversion Par Conversion File The following Parameters were missing from C AIL45 ource LAT mpulse Link 4 pararmeters4FG 14908_2006_ 123003 par F1 12 5F5 Deviate F 1 13 FG Gear Teeth 1 F1
17. e menus while in Impulse Link Digital Operator Emulator NOTES o To Activate Select the Connect check box o The emulators use the communication settings as defined in Impulse Link preferences o The emulators will automatically close if any communication function such as Upload and Download is selected or a new offline parameter set is created from the Controller Properties window o The RUN command has been disabled for safety reasons o Ifthe drive is put into Program Mode and not back into Run Mode just like the hardware keypad the operator will be unable to run the drive JV OP 140 0 20 p pies 2 ospL A RUN EEE RESET gt E The G VG Series 3 Emulated Digital operator will be supported See coming features for more information 6 Compare Par Files Parameter Comparison Iof x A gt Z Exit Mod Parameter Description File1 File2 Units FY_NLBHoist FY_Traverse_ 103 A 1 03 Motion 2 0 104 A 1 04 Speed Ref 0 5 180 B 1 01 Reference l 6 00 20 00 Hz 181 B 1 02 Reference 2 15 00 60 00 Hz 152 B 1 03 Reference 3 30 00 60 00 Hz 15F B 3 03 Stopping Method 6 0 196 B 5 01 Accel Time 1 5 0 10 0 Sec 197 B 5 02 Decel Time 1 3 0 10 0 Sec 200 1 01 Quick Stop Dl 1 0 239 C 8 10 Load Float Time 10 0 Sec 249 D 9 01 SCrv Acc Start 0 50 1 50 Sec ZAA D 9 02 Crv Acc End 0 50 1 50 Sec ZAB D 9 03 SCrv Dec Start 0 50 1 50 Sec 301 E 1 02 Motor Selection 1 0 401 H 1 0
18. ec This setting allows the 7 pply user to select the PC baudrate to connect at in the case that the target drive is not at 9600 baud Flash Baud Rate Selection Factory Use Only 6 13 Connection Modes A common problem that occurs today is gaining control of your PC s serial port It is often found that PDA software and various other software packages run continuously in the background and hold the serial port for their own use By default Impulse Link gains control of your serial port only when beginning a communication operation When that operation has been completed or canceled control over that port is released By selecting Manual offline connection mode the user commands the destination communication port to open or close if available Preferences ki PERES Communication General Directories JVOP Slave Addresses PISZ o z G5 o z Offline Edit Connect f Automatically f Manually OF Cancel 6 14 Windows Explorer Integration Dou ble Click and Rig ht Click fu nctionality has been ER Exploring C Program Files4 Impulse Link 4 1Almpulse Link 4 parameters integrated into Windows Explorer for use with File Edit View Go Favorites Tools Help Impulse Link par files e w a x Back Baman Up Cut Copy e By Double Clicking on a par file it will be i opened in Impulse Link 4 EET IWER e By Right Clicking on a par file and choosing CI Impulse Link 4 0 Properties a br
19. ecessary By closing the port it gives another software program on your PC an opportunity to take control of that port Impulse Link 4 0 has an Automatic Manual optional selection available during offline editing If manual is selected the user must manually open and close communications If Automatic is selected Impulse Link will handle the opening and closing of communication ports See Connection Modes for more information Lite Operation Mode Case and standard software for supported drives are also supported with limited operation in Impulse Link 4 0 This allows the user to Upload Save Open and Print parameters All Case parameters will be unformatted and without units A limited number of Case software versions may be fully supported Contact Electromotive Systems for more information Windows Explorer Integration Parameter files Par may be double clicked from Windows Explorer to be opened in Impulse Link 4 0 See Windows Explorer Integration for more information Visual Programming Some parameters offer a table based selection in addition to the normal programming style The Drive manual would normally need to be used to program these parameters otherwise See Visual Programming for more information Parameter File Conversion In addition to being able to convert your Impulse Link 3 0 par files to Impulse Link 4 format Impulse Link 4 0 also offers a Cross Flash ID conversion feature See Par Conversi
20. ection between the Drive and Impulse Link If that link is broken Impulse Link will prompt the user for retry or cancel If cancel is chosen the online editing session will end Controller E Properties Write Flash Download Parameters to FO Ctrl hift C Upload Parameters From VFO Chrl S hitt U Enable Online Editing 6 3 Print Preview Impulse Link provides a compact printing mode which displays all drive parameters in only 1 2 pages as well as a more detailed mode which shows parameter and list descriptions as well as units for each parameter Compact Parameter Print Preview Impulse Link Ei 08 09 2002 Flash ID AFG 14912 Drive Model 2006 Job Job Number Customer Name Customer Application Application Impulse Link ems 08 09 2002 Flash ID AFG 14912 Drive Model 2006 Job Job Number Customer Name Customer Application Application Parameter Description Display Units Modifiec 1 01 Access Level 2 Advanced Level 1 02 Control Method 2 Open Loop Vector 1 03 Motion 1 Standard Hoist 1 04 Speed Ref 6 3 SPD Multi Step 2 01 User Parameter 2 02 User Parameter 2 03 User Parameter 2 04 User Parameter 2 05 User Parameter 2 06 User Parameter 2 07 User Parameter 2 08 User Parameter 2 09 User Parameter 2 10 User Parameter 2 11 User Parameter 2 12 User Parameter 2 13 User Parameter 2 14 User Parameter 2 15 User Parameter 2 16 User Parameter 2 17 User Parameter 2 18 Us
21. er Parameter 2 19 User Parameter 2 20 User Parameter 2 21 User Parameter 2 22 User Parameter 2 23 User Parameter 2 24 User Parameter 2 25 User Parameter 2 26 User Parameter 2 27 User Parameter woos nn bf MW H A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A be je jo je jo je je fe je fer fe je pee fe fes per de fer fer en le fe fer fe l le je je je jm de Detailed Parameter Print Preview Print Parameter Files When a parameter image is in memory selecting Print will bring up the following dialog Print x HP Lazerdet 8100 Seres PCL 6 OK Print what Detailed Cancel Preview Print to File Printer Setup Customer Name Customer Drive Class 4 FG Applications Application Sottware 4 14912 Model 006 Job Humber f Compact NOTE Only parameters that are viewable in the Parameters Window will be printed Printer Setup Allows the user to select from any printer installed on his her system The user s default printer is initially selected Preview Gives a preview of the printer output with the selected options Print What Allows the user to choose the printing style o Compact mode 1 2 pages provides parameter name and value as well as modified information o Detailed mode provides parameter descriptions units and list value descriptions as well as parameter name value and modified in
22. formation Print to File With this checked the printout will be saved to an ascii text file txt instead of printing to a printer OK Button Prints the active parameter set to the selected printer in the chosen format Changes to Customer Name Application and Job Number are saved Change to the Print What option is not saved This option can be saved from the Preferences option under the Tools Menu Cancel Closes this dialog box without printing Changes to Customer Name Application and Job Number are not saved Text placed in the Customer Name Application and Job Number fields appear on the printout 6 5 Controller Properties Drive Model G Series 2 AFG Software Version 4912 Ji Fo FLASH ID 04 14 Impulse Model H 2006 gt AutoS can Cancel The Drive Properties Window has two functions o Ittells the attributes of the current parameter set o It allows a factory default parameter set to be created with the attributes chosen NOTE If in Online editing mode and a new parameter set is created from this form Impulse Link 4 0 will end Online editing and switch to Offline Mode Drive Model Displays a list of supported Impulse Link 4 0 Drive types or groups according to the FIF files installed Software Version Displays a list of supported Impulse Link 4 0 Software Numbers for the selected Drive Model according to the FIF files installed Softwa
23. ief summary of that file WIE kie a contents can be seen I AFG 14912_ 2006_092903_par Properties General IL4 ParFile NSE Paste Undo Delete i object s 64 58 Disk free E hy Computer A C Program Files lmpulse Link 4 4FG 1491 2 2006092903 par Properties AFG 14912 Rev 1 7 2006 Description This is my Description Created Last Modified 03 30 2003 14 25 53 03 23 2003 14 56 14 PAR Version Modified Constants 41 Description carcel osy This page was intentionally left blank 6 16 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Installation Startup Fault Message Fault Description Corrective Action Impulse Link 4 This is typically due to a database interface error Ensure that the file G5_14912_v2 00 fif could not Either the database cannot be found or the exists in the fifs directory C Program initialize correct DLLs do not exist in the system Filesilmpulse Link 4 0 fifs View Error log Install mdac_typ_2 53 exe found on all for Details versions of the Impulse Link 4 CD to date Install mdac_typ_2 6 exe found on all versions of the Impulse Link 4 CD to date 1 1 Communication Fault Message Fault Description Corrective Action Error Communicating with This error occurs when a message is sent to the Ensure that the cable is drive drive and there is no response for the length of connected Verify that the proper the user specified time out period Cycle p
24. l When choosing Download Parameters to VFD after accepting the download warning Impulse Link will gather information from the connected drive The following information must be equal between the parameter image you wish to download in memory and the connected drive o Drive Type o Software Number o Voltage Class Once validated a status bar will appear in the upper left hand corner of Impulse Link Save Parameter Files When a parameter image is in memory selecting Save As will bring up the following dialog From this dialog the user may choose to either save the parameter file or export it to another file type Exported file types include File Type Text File Data may be saved to a text file txt so it can be viewed in programs such as Notepad Wordpad or Microsoft Word Save As lx SAVE Ir EJ gl EH EF El File name JAFG 14912 2006_010604pa 4912_2006_010604 par Save Save as type Parameter Files par Cancel E Za 6 1 Open By Selecting Open File from the File menu the user Mr RAPE arama le By opening a parameter file the current set of Look jn Impulse Link 4 parameters Al Al eH parameters or opened file will be lost Make sure to save any changes Impulse Link toolbars will change based on the file type and the drive type G VG Series 2 toolbar Fil AFG 14912_2006_010604 O AAGOGAGAGAAGCI tm E Files of type Parameter File par
25. ollowing attributes Drive Type Flash ID 14912 7 ESI model 2006 From this screen the user is able to view or modify parameters by selecting the appropriate parameter from the toolbar The user may also access file utilities and assorted tools from the toolbar and menu i Impulse Link 4 Fila getos Controles Jodi wd w jek Rad ad AG GFI Adi Pirate inta 21 bie bie Goie 1492 Hex 17 Mocelt 2006 3 1 This page was intentionally left blank 3 2 Chapter 4 Programming Parameters Overview IMPULSEeLink 4 0 maintains a database of Drive parameters This database is set to E 1 01 Reference 15 00 Hz selected from either Fie 3 New Creen z 108 Reference 000 0 LH E 109 og Reference 800 0 Hz The database will also be modified if 2110 Ref Prion 0000 0DigtaRefOnp 8201 Fef Upper mt gt 1000 Tz parameters are uploaded from the Drive The current set of parameters may be viewed by selecting the desired parameter B30 _ Reference Source Terminals 8302 RunSowce O O Sd Terminals group button on the toolbar 8303 Stopping Method SSCS dat to Stop gt ATTE CA A A E O Modified MALL B 3 05 Zero Speed Oper 0 Fun at Freq Ret OH CY B306 Zero Speed per EN IB306 entiende MEN m O Cycle Extm FUN By clicking on any column of a particular B40 MOPRetmemy dale parameter row additional attributes about that parameter may be viewed in the
26. on for more information 1 2 Chapter 2 Software Installation IMPULSE Link 4 0 Software Kit comes with the following components o Installation CD o Gt VG Series 2 Serial Cable o P3 Series 2 G VG Series 3 Serial Cable Hardware Requirements IBM PC compatible computer with a 486 66 MHz processor or higher 32MB or more of RAM Hard disk with at least 25MB of available storage space Super VGA monitor screen resolution at least 800x600 recommended Mouse One serial port or USB port Note USB to Serial converter required if no Serial Port is available O OOO OO Operating System Requirements One of the following Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows ME Microsoft Windows 2000 build 2031 or later Microsoft Windows XP O O OOOO Installation from CD The IMPULSEeLink 4 0 Drive Interface Software which also includes the Adobe Acrobat Readerrw for the Help manual is on one CD Follow the instructions below to install the IMPULSE Link software program 1 Run setup exe from the CD if it does not start automatically 2 The setup program will ask you for the path you wish to install IMPULSE Link 4 0 and for the optional setup of shortcuts and file associations 3 During the IMPULSE Link Setup after copying the system files a message may appear asking if you wish to restart your computer Select OK and restart the computer If problem
27. ower on the drive to reset the drive serial port with the default baudrate Ensure that the correct baudrate is selected in your communication preferences Lengthen the Timeout setting in your comunication profile Swap cables if available The Specified This error occurs if Impulse Link could not Verify that PDA or other serial Communication Port could successfully open the specified communication communication software is not not be Opened port It either doesn t exist or is in use running Verify that Verify that the specified communication port exists Other Fault Message Fault Description Corrective Action PNA O A Appendix A Quick Reference Shortcuts Function Shortcut Parent Menu Print Control P Upload Control U Controller Control Shift U Enable Online Edit Control Shift O Controller Enable Offline Edit Control Shift F Controller Read parameters from a Drive 1 Select Communications from the Settings menu 2 Ensure that the settings in the selected profile are accurate to your connection Select OK to close the Settings dialog 3 Choose Upload Parameters from VFD 4 Once the status bar reaches 100 it will disappear and Upload Successful will appear in the status window The Drive parameters are now in memory and may be saved printed or edited Write Parameters from a saved file to a 1 Open a parameter file by selecting Open File from the File menu Drive 2
28. play column of the parameter you would like to edit one of the following will appear List box Flat Lise O bd ulti 5tEp z Mult step Ref 4 zm ult step Ref 5 4 5peed Hold 2 Fe Accel Command E Upper Lmt 1 N O Upper Lrt 2 MD This will appear for list parameters Simply select the value from the list and ENTER to accept the change ESC to cancel the change NOTES 1 This will appear for decimal hexadecimal and binary formatted parameters Simply type in the value of parameter in the base displayed and ENTER to accept the change ESC to cancel the change If a change is made ENTER is not pressed to accept it and the user clicks on another row or column the following dialog will appear Impulse Link 4 ES Abort Change If Yes is selected the value will revert back to what it was before the change If No is selected the editing of the current cell will continue 2 If a parameter is changed to an invalid value under the minimum value or over the maximum value an appropriate message will be displayed and the value being edited will revert back to what it was before the change 4 3 Visual Programming A few parameters require the user to choose their setting from a table and program the resultant code into the respective parameter o make this programming a bit easier Impulse Link 4 0 also contains those tables he user may click on his her selection select OK and the resultant
29. re Revision Several revisions may exist for a given software number A revision would include any minor change to that software including a change in parameter defaults or range or an addition of a new parameter If the FIF file of the selected identified flash ID does not support multiple revisions this list box will not be displayed Impulse Model Displays a list of supported Model numbers for the Drive Model and Software Version selected OK Button This button has two functions o Ifthe New option was selected from the File Menu to display this form the OK button will cause a new parameter set with factory defaults according to the Drive Model Software version and Impulse Model specified even if nothing has been changed o Ifthe Properties option was selected from the Controller Menu the OK button will only create a new parameter set if any information in the list boxes have changed and OK is selected from the Confirm dialog Cancel Button Closes this form without making any changes Auto Scan Autoscan will use the current communication settings and determine which type of drive software number and model number is connected and fill in that information If Impulse Link 4 0 does not support the Drive scanned a message box will inform the user and no changes will be made 6 6 Digital Operators 4 JVOP 130U 40 60 DRIVE PAD REY REMOTE Emulated Digital Operators allow for navigation of Driv
30. s occur during software installation refer to the section entitled Troubleshooting Free Updates Patches Additional features and bug fixes may be available from time to time These may be downloaded from the Electromotive Systems Diagnostic Tools Website at the following URL http dev electromotive com Software Removal To remove the Impulse Link 4 0 Drive Interface Software open the Control Panel s Add Remove Programs dialog box double click the Impulse Link 4 0 entry and choose Remove All from the Impulse Link 4 0 Setup dialog box 2 1 Cable Connection Instructions G Series 2 VG Series 2 Follow the instructions below to install the download cable Step 1 With the power off remove the keypad from the VFD front cover Step 2 Connect the female connector into the Inverter keypad receptacle Step 3 Attach the DB 9 connector end of the cable to the serial communication port on the PC P Series 2 G Series 3 VG Series 3 Follow the instructions below to install the download cable cable part number 140 10025 Step 1 With the power off remove the keypad Step 2 Connect the RJ45 plug into the inverter keypad receptacle CN1 Step 3 Attach the DB 9 connector end of the cable to the serial communication port on the PC 2 2 Chapter 3 Start Up Unlike Impulse Link 3 the Controller Properties Window is not displayed upon startup Instead a default offline recordset is created with the f
31. s of parameters that have the same Drive type and software number Par Conversion File to File e Allows for Impulse Link 3 parameter files to be converted to the VFD to File Impulse Link 4 format e Allows for Impulse Link 4 parameter files to be converted to a newer flash ID Digital Operator Emulated digital operators allow for the navigation of Drive menus remotely Monitor Displays a select number of monitor parameters U parameters updated every second Window Allows for easy parameter window organization when in multiple window mode ti Multiple Window Option This button selected causes each parameter group selected from the toolbar to open in it s own window Single Window Option This button selected causes each parameter group selected from the toolbar to open in the same window User Manual Displays the User Manual Acrobat Reader must be installed About Displays the version number of this Electromotive System product as well as copyright and legal notices 9 2 Chapter 6 Features Upload Loads all parameter values from the Drive to memory When choosing Upload Parameters from VFD Impulse Link will automatically detect the drive type software number and model number and load the appropriate FIF file Once parameter transfer begins a status bar will appear in the upper left hand corner of Impulse Link Download Saves all parameter values from memory to the Drive Carce
32. the following dialog will be displayed Par Conversion ES Source Par Type Impulse Link 3 0 5 par Source Filename C Program Files Impulse Link 4 7 4Impulse Link 3 0 2 Source Output Convert Close Par Conversion E Dest Filename C Srce_Latesthlmpulse Link 4 El parameters re Init par A Destination Far Type Impulse Link 4 G WG4 P352 par Convert Close Par Conversion x Conversion Complete Parameter File conversion from 2 1 Source Destination Output Convert Close Source Par Type Shows the format of the parameter file to be converted It is set when a filename is selected Source Filename Specifies the Parameter file to be converted A description of the parameter file type El button Opens a file open dialog for selection of the source parameter file Convert Converts the parameter file specified in Source Filename to the format specified in Dest Par Type The converted file is saved to the filename and path specified in Destination Filename Dest Filename Specifies the Parameter file to be converted A description of the parameter file type Destination Par Type Shows the destination format of the parameter file to be converted EJ button Opens a file save dialog for selection of the destination parameter file Convert Converts the parameter file specified in Source Filename to the format specifie
33. tions on the File menu click Print Exit Closes this program after prompting to save a modified file Impulse Link 4 0 also keeps track of the last 4 recently accessed parameter files for convenience Properties Brings up the controller properties dialog to view the Drive class software number and model number of the current parameter set If the settings are changed and accepted a new factory default parameter set with those attributes will be created Write Flash Allows a binary file to be written to Drive flash memory FACTORY USE ONLY Download Parameters to VFD Saves all parameter values from memory to the Drive Upload Parameters From VFD Loads all parameter values from the Drive to memory Online Edit Mode With a drive connected to a PC running Impulse Link 4 online Edit will allow the user to download parameters in real time rather than navigating through menus with the Digital Operator Offline Edit Mode Impulse Link has parameter dependency logic built in which allows a user to create a parameter set offline as if changing those values within the drive and the download that parameter set into the drive 9 1 Compare Parameters Par Conversion Digital Operator Monitor windo Cascade Tile Horizontal Tile Vertical Minimize All Close All ma Multiple Windows E Single window Help User Manual About P Compare Parameters Allows for comparison of set
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